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Have We Done Enough to Counter Violent Extremism?

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he recent mass shooting in San Bernardino was another tragic event that brought us together in unity while alerting us to the challenging realities of violent extremism in our multicultural society. Although the immediate natural reaction to fear from such tragic incidents prompts retaliation and/or political war on foreign policies, a more sustainable approach must be based on an assessment of the roots of the problem. While religion is a strong force driving the violent extremism, secular alternatives and ideologies can similarly force an extremist into violence and acts of mass destruction.

In today’s society, people from multitude of cultures, beliefs, ideologies, habits, skin colors, ethnicities, and economic classes coexist in neighborhoods and workplaces, each facing challenges, frustrations, and distresses often displaced on others. Without proper integration and interaction, the potentials for misunderstanding and risks of escalating conflict become inevitable.

Unfortunately, too often, both religious and secular teachings contribute more to building barriers than to building harmonious relationships. Education, for example, can promote extremism when it does not promote a humanitarian components for creating a healthy self identity and self worth in a student seeking fundamental changes for a better world. Our Economic studies can promote extremism when the youth study the existing economic models which reinforce income disparity of the rich and the hopeless struggle of the poor. The legal and philosophical studies, without offering healthy opportunities where students can be agents of change, can also contribute to extremist ideologies.

Frustration and anger can turn into violence when the obvious social and legal deficiencies leave unquenched a desperate youth’s thirst for social justice.

Considering the depth and breadth of the problem of violent extremism, nothing short of a deliberate effort to facilitate peaceful interaction and harmonized relationships can offer a meaningful stepping stone for a sustainable solution. Together, we can support a grassroot movement towards salvation for all where resorting to violence extremism is not the only viable solution for curing the societal ills. Together, we can build a future that replaces fear with hope, despair with courage, and inequities with social justice. Together, we can encourage our leaders, religious and secular alike, to implement programs for integrating the isolated and disenfranchised members of our human family by facilitating a safe environment for dialogue and personal growth.

Together, we can reclaim our role as a member of the human family by taking part in this movement by building new bridges of understanding with our neighbours and co-workers. Finally, together, we can empower our youth and adults to learn about non-violent alternatives for change, and become the agents of change they want to see.

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Still Water Reflections- Maraian Fortunati

PA IN T E R S November Sky and Winter Sky - Nita Harper

Hollywood-Sharon Weaver

Left to right: Laura Wambsgans, Sharon Weaver, Marian Fortunati, Nita Harper, Debra Holladay, Linda Brown

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illside Fine Art will kick off its third season of new paintings and shows. The first show for the new year features the PAC6 Painters; Linda Brown, Marian Fortunati, Nita Harper, Debra Holladay, Laura Wambsgans, and Sharon Weaver in a new exhibition, “Double Take.”

One painting might focus our attention on the intense light of afternoon, while the next view may accentuate the shadows which darken the same scene late in the day or an artist might choose to focus our attention on the colors of spring and the changes in the same scene during fall. The changes might be subtle; hence the viewer does a “double take.”

The PAC6 Painters are dedicated to painting the beauty and grandeur of the American landscape, painting across the country, giving them the name PAC. The group is composed of six Southern California collaborating artists who have formed a bond through their love of representational painting. PAC6 has traveled to different locations, camping out the way early

Canyon Evening-Laura Wambsgans

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These artists have something in common with their appreciation of being an artist. Marian Fortunati considers herself “one lucky artist” because art has enabled her to see more of the beauty in the world and because Fortunati her last name means “lucky” in Italian. Nita Harper is an award winning artist living in Southern California. She enjoys painting “en plein air” and participating in organized paint outs. She believes that artists are the luckiest people in the world as well.

The six women have traveled to Arizona’s iconic Canyon de Chelley, holding two exhibitions of the work that came out of the trip. Late last summer they traveled by horse and mule to the Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains, camping for a week. Braving steep, narrow trails, bear encounters, and smoke from raging forest fires; the women were able to capture the Sierra’s beauty.

The paintings from this trip will be exhibited in the spring of 2017 at The Santa Paula Art Museum. Hillside Fine Art is honored to host for the second time this talented group of women.

The show begins Wednesday, January 20, and goes through Saturday, February 27. Each artist will present two renderings of the same scene.

There will be a reception Saturday, February 6 from 4-7 pm, where the public is invited to

Autumn Brush Dusk- Linda Brown

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because art has enabled her to see more of the beauty in the world.

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pioneering artists did to promote the beauty of the West. Just as in the days of old, their friendship has led to mutual challenge, adventure, and inspiration in their art. The group creates a themed body of work including both studio and open air as in French ‘en plein air’ paintings, based on the group’s travel or unifying idea, each presenting her artistic insight and unique painting style.

California Representational Art In The Traditional Style Presents

Double Take

by the PAC6 artists

Jan 20 - Feb 27, 2016 Art available for viewing and purchase

Artist's Reception Saturday February 6th from 4 to 7

meet the artists and view the twenty plus new “Double Take” paintings.

Hillside Fine Art is located in Claremont on historic Route 66 in the Old Schoolhouse complex at the corner of Foothill and Indian Hill. The gallery is located on the patio above Trader Joe’s and next to the Candlelight Pavilion dinner theatre. Hillside Fine Art specializes in representational California paintings done by 13 contemporary California artists who belong to the 100 year old California Art Club. California Art Club painters are highly desirable because of their participation in juried club and museum shows. For further information call Steve Harrison at the gallery at 909 268-4526 or visit the website, hillsidefineart.com.

Early Morning Sycamore-Debra Holladay

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1. My resolution is to pay back my boyfriend Mark Ellis

6. My ‘fun’ resolution is to seek out and enjoy LOCAL

for snow ball bombing me while I was taking selfies this

mom and pop restaurants and LOCAL small winery’s

Thanksgiving weekend!

over the ‘chains’ in 2016!

2. My New Years resolution is to finally visit the thor-

7. My resolution is to cook more meals at home and eat

oughbred lights with my now grown kids! I’ve lived in this

out less, a lot less.

beautiful city for 18 years but yet to visit!

8. My New Years Resolution is to grow spiritually as a

3. My New Years resolution is to stress less and live

man, husband, and father. 2015 was my resurrection

more in the moment!

year in every way. I almost lost my whole life and truly

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with my children and to enjoy new adventures together.

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around town THE MOUNTED POSSE STAYS VIGILANT

by: Matt Komoto

SAN DIMAS

LocalLeaflet Corona

Darrell Talbert, City Manager, Corona

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he New Year is here, and for everyone who’s had a good time, know that the public servants of San Dimas have been busy at work these holidays. One group in particular that has been more publicly visible is the San Dimas Sheriff ’s Station Mounted Posse.

The posse has been around since the San Dimas station opened in 1927, and has enlisted volunteers, both sworn and unsworn, for the past 50 years.

During the holidays these members assist deputies in deterring burglaries in shopping center parking lots. The current posse consists of 21 members with three reserve deputy sheriffs and 18 volunteers who ride on horseback patrol.

The mounted posse patrolled shopping centers from Black Friday into January. They patrolled shopping areas around Arrow Highway and Lone Hill, including those featuring Target, Applebee’s, Red Robin, Smart and Final and Costco. Being elevated on horseback gives the JANUARY 2016

posse members a good overview of parking lots, and their presence is usually enough to deter potential thieves. They do, however, attract great holiday photo ops. During parking lot patrols they carry candy canes for kids. Many parents loved taking Christmas photos of their kids alongside a mounted posse member and their horse.

It’s been a few years since Captain Pete Fosselman of the mounted posse said they had to deter a crime and help locate a suspect, but they always stand ready.

“It is always important to stay vigilant in my opinion,” said Fosselman. “Just because an incident doesn’t happen routinely in your neighborhood,

doesn’t mean that can’t all change the next day, or in an instant.”

Captain Fosselman is a former sheriff ’s lieutenant with 43 years of law enforcement experience. He said a safe city doesn’t stay safe once it becomes seen as an easy target.

This month, the posse returns to their monthly patrols of areas like Bonelli Park, Walnut Creek, Crystal Lake and Marshall Canyon to keep the isolated areas free of delinquent or possible criminal behavior.

Most posse members have other full-time careers but they still make the time to keep the posse working effectively. Last year the posse provided 3,190 hours of volunteer service and saved the sheriff ’s department approximately $196,000 off the hours that were paid to full-time deputy sheriffs.

Welcome to Corona, the gateway to the Inland Empire. Whether you are looking to purchase a new home, relocate your business, or enjoy a gourmet dinner, few cities offer such a high quality of life. A city of 161,000 residents, Corona is nestled against the Cleveland National Forest at the I-15 and SR-91 junction giving it a distinct geographic advantage in addition to picturesque views of the valley and major transportation corridors.

With more than 54,550 local jobs, 394 acres of parkland, excellent public safety, and a variety of housing options, the demand to relocate business and families alike continues to grow. Recently Corona was named the 14th safest city in America by 24/7 Wall St. All of this in conjunction with some of the lowest industrial and commercial vacancy rates in the region, has created large demand for new development and upscale retail.

I encourage you to discover the opportunities that await you in Corona.

Sincerely, Darrell Talbert, City Manager

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Rancho Cucamonga

John Gillison, City Manager, Rancho Cucamonga

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Foothill Family Shelter

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ince 1984, local non-profit Foothill Family Shelter has been

assisting individuals and families from the Inland Empire

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dealing with – yet it’s nothing

Care Club, Youth Support

privilege advocating for a cause

Tutoring and many other

they can’t overcome. It’s a

that really makes a difference,” she said.

“All programs offer digni-

Group, School on Wheels

activities to help develop social skills.

In March of 2015, the

with housing, food, clothing

fied, independent living coupled

organization opened Foothill

to “assure children and adults

on self-accountability, to ensure

is located on the southwest

low-functioning dependency

and Mountain Avenue.

contributors,” according to the

to donate to support Foothill

and much more. Its mission is a future by helping to provide

them and their families a means

to a home, a job and self-esteem that will endure.”

Foothill Family Shelter

began as a homeless shelter for

with supportive services based

Family Thrift Store, which

that clients transition from

corner of Foothill Boulevard

to sustainable, community organization’s website.

Many clients who are

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church

ceiving assistance are employed

homeless adults and children

needed to support their family.

and quickly grew to serve from the west end of San

Bernardino County and the east end of Los Angeles County.

Co-Executive Director

Megan Nehamen started

working in children’s programs 12 years ago and fell in love

with the mission of the agency.

“When I think things are tough, I look at what our families are

but not making the money

Foothill Family Shelter provides employment services to better an individual’s chances of ob-

taining a more lucrative position through identifying his or her

skills, developing a resume and training in best practices for

interviewing and job searches.

The shelter also provides

programs for children like Kids

There are many ways

Family Shelter,

“ and no donation is too small.

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The Rancho Cucamonga Police Department is a great example of a law enforcement agency, with a proud heritage dating back over 100 years, embracing advanced technology to support, and multiply its’ existing and dedicated officers.

Several years ago the Police deployed a Public Safety Video Network (PSVN) of dedicated cameras in high visibility public areas to solve, and prevent, crimes. These PSVN cameras, combined with private cameras at retail shopping centers, are helping solve and reduce burglaries, robberies and other crimes. In addition, the deployment of mobile Advanced License Plater Readers (ALPR’s) on patrol vehicles and at key intersections to scan license plates have helped solve many residential burglaries where a full or partial license plate was observed.

RCPD also utilizes the City’s award winning advanced GIS technology to match up traffic enforcement with traffic accidents and focus enforcement in areas that will improve driver and pedestrian safety.

The City of Rancho Cucamonga, and the Rancho Cucamonga Police Department under the leadership of Chief Danielle Boldt, are committed to using technology to deliver the finest law enforcement services in Southern California, at the most efficient cost possible.

The shelter is always

in need of support, whether that is a monetary or thrift store donation or through

volunteering to help. If you

have nothing to give, you can

also shop at the store because proceeds go directly to the shelter.

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around town Wallet Hub Eastvale I n a new study released by the popular financial website WalletHub.com, Eastvale ranked No. 2 among the best places for families to live in California. Criteria groups included family, life and fun; education, health and safety; affordability and socioeconomic environment.

Family, life and fun was a key dimension in collecting the data. The facets attributing to this grouping were counting the number of playgrounds, ice rinks, attractions (museums, theaters, etc.), children under the age of 18, weather, and average commute time. Eastvale did well compared to other top cities on

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the list with its many playgrounds, number of families with children, low divorce rate and affordable housing.

The education, health and safety portion of the survey included data about the quality of school systems, high school graduation rates, air quality and crime rate, as well as other such medical information like provider quantity.

Socioeconomic environment information was a compilation of data, including divorce rates, unemployment and foreclosure rates, the wealth gap

and percentage of residents on food stamps.

There were 240 California cities that were measured in the study, which measured data collected from U.S. Census Bureau, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the California Department of Education, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Renwood RealtyTrac LLC, SchoolDigger.com, Yelp, Tripadvisor and WalletHub research.

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Blaine Michaelis, City Manager, San Dimas

La Verne Wildlife

by: Julia Matulionis

LA VERNE

On behalf of the San Dimas City Council, it is my pleasure to welcome research of then-Pomona

you to the City of San Dimas. We are

Wirtz II, who set out to

about our community and the many

College biologist William understand the habits of a

coyote problem Claremont was having in 1985.

“Most coyote attacks

on household pets and people occur in neighborhoods where coyotes have easy

access to food and have lost

their innate fear of humans,” Wirtz said in the article.

We know California is having a

drought, but what we may not realize is the effect that lack of water could have on local wildlife. Water restrictions are

causing animals to come closer to homes and businesses in search of something to drink, according to recent reports.

Take a proactive approach by

clearing the brush around your home

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and property, don’t let your pets

roam too far and bring them in at night. Drain any sources of water

left outside, like bird baths or dog bowls, and carry a whistle when

out for a walk; the noise will scare them away.

An archived article from the

Los Angeles Times presents the

pleased to provide you with information opportunities San Dimas has to offer.

San Dimas is a wonderful community - its early heritage is embodied by the historic homes and commercial storefronts along Bonita Avenue. However, San Dimas continues to flourish with existing and new communities, modern shopping centers and in its diverse

If you encounter a

business community, always reaching

make loud noises and do not

Town to our equestrian trails, Annual

coyote or other such wildlife,

out to the future. From the Historic Old

attempt to harm the animal.

Western Arts Festival, Western Days

“Slaughtering coyotes

could disrupt the ecological balance and cause a

population boom in the

small animals they eat, such

as rabbits, rats and squirrels.

Those animals can cause

their own share of annoyances and health problems,” said Wirtz.

and the Rodeo, we pride ourselves on preserving the western heritage and hospitality for which San Dimas is known.

I invite you to spend some time in San Dimas. Whether in person or via our web page, we are glad you are here.

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La Verne

Don Kendrick, Mayor, La Ver ne

Welcome to La Verne! Founded in 1887 and incorporated in 1906 La Verne is nestled in the foothills of the San Gabriel - Pomona Valleys. Although La Verne is located in metropolitan Los Angeles County, it is a “close-knit” community which is been able to retain its “small town” traditions and virtues. The City provides a full range of services including police, fire, water, streets, planning, parks and community services. La Verne is a well-balanced residential community which includes a good mix of commercial and industrial uses as well as the University of La Verne, an airport and fine public and private schools.

We hope you find every happiness in our community.

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Saturday Stroll San Dimas

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aturday Stroll is a quarterly program run by the San Dimas recreation department.

The health-conscious event invites participants, or “strollers,” to saunter from different locations, utilize different public facilities and rotate throughout the city. The variation keeps the activity fresh for regulars and also allows residents to become familiar with the several different fitness facilities the city has to offer.

“Each stroll we like to do something a little bit different to get different audiences to come out and interest them,” said Ariel Bryant, program specialist for the recreation department.

Participant Margie Garcia said she had always wondered about the facility, but was too nervous to walk in on her own. The Saturday Stroll program allowed her to

see what is offered and gave her new knowledge about her home city.

Garcia is a regular at these events. “I enjoy the stroll and meeting people and hearing the health talks; anything I can learn. I’m interested in keeping healthy. I don’t want to live longer but the life that I have I’d like to be able to take care of myself,” she said.

The next Saturday Stroll will be on Feb. from 8-10 a.m. and will begin at Via Verde Park. Strollers will travel uphill (mild to strenuous) to Ladera Serra Park and then back again. Refreshments will be provided at the health seminar, which will take place at Ladera Serra Park.

This event is special because the recreation department is partnering with Relay For Life, which is active in more than 5,200 communities and 20 countries. Relay

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For Life events comprise the signature fundraiser for the American Cancer Society.

“Each Relay For Life event is special to its community, but the movement’s true power lies in the combined commitment of thousands of participants, volunteers and supporters to help the American Cancer Society save lives from cancer,” says the Relay for Life website.

The event is free and the first 25 participants to register at www.cityofsandimas.com will receive a goodie bag.

Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

The recreation department organizes these events in hopes that participants will go back to visit the walking paths on their own, with the goal of furthering the sense of community and promoting the “Stay Fit San Dimas” motto.

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First Home in RC

by: Matt Komoto

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his first Chino Hills dog park has been said to have been twenty years in the making. Three years ago the non-profit group called Dog Park for Chino Hills, formed to start petitioning for a dog park that would be great for the community.

Formed by attorney Rossana Mitchell, the group collected 2,500 signatures, petitioned the community and introduced them to the city council. At that point the city council voted on looking into whether they wanted a dog park.

With a community of 76,000 plus, Chino Hills is said to be very dog-friendly.

The city even has bag dispensaries around so people can be responsible for their dogs on walks.

“There’s a lot of people in Chino Hills that love dogs,” said Mitchell. “I’d probably say at least 50 percent have 1-3 dogs. That’s why we have all over the city those ‘poopie bag’ stands. We have so many people that own dogs that the city has to put them up just for sanitary reasons.”

Now dog owners can look forward to the 1 acre park. The developer for the Vila Borba community donated the acre area to the city. They carved a small area and a large area for the small and large dogs.

Mitchell, who is also the group’s president, said they’re thinking about adding gazebos or patio coverings. It can get pretty hot in Chino Hills, and Mitchell said the baby trees of the new park won’t give much shade for the people or the dogs. Aside from this, the dog park looks to be a great addition to the Chino Hills community in 2016.

“It’s a nice park but it can use some amenities. That will be our first dog park, but at some time we may shoot for another dog park. For now we’re happy with what we can get,” said Mitchell.

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John Rains hired Ohio brick masons to make his home’s fire red bricks from the red clay adjacent to his home’s site. Photo courtesy of the San Bernardino County Museum.

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t’s 2016 and you may be browsing for a new home.

With all of the house’s surrounding this area, it’s hard to think that the city of Rancho was once nothing but a single home. In 1860, the John Rains House was built and still stands today.

In the year 1858, one cattle entrepreneur named John Rains and his wealthy heiress wife, Maria Merced Williams, paid $16,500 to purchase 13,000 acres of land in what is today Rancho Cucamonga. He then built a 3,665-square-foot house and in 1859, planted a 160-acre vineyard.

While many in Rancho Cucamonga live on blocks and cul-de-sacs with neighbors, John Rains lived with his wife and their children in a house with a fair amount of privacy.

According to San Bernardino County Museum curator Jennifer Dickerson,

the Rains’ occasionally had guests and visiting padres from different dioceses that would often visit and spend the night.

Dickerson said the home originally had eight rooms and, for the most part, these rooms can still be seen today in the house. This home has been remodeled several times and had six owners after Rains. San Bernardino County is the current owner of the home since 1971, and it has been a historic site since 1973.

With subsequent landowners the area would soon become industrialized and colonized. Today Rancho Cucamonga has more than 171,386 residents. Homes have changed as much as the area has, but it is nice to look back at one of the Historic homes of the area that survived. It is a reminder of how this large city had just one house with just one family owning the area.

Ike Bootsma, Eastvale Mayor

“I invite you to get connected with the beautiful City of Eastvale, CA - one of the youngest cities in Western Riverside County. Eastvale incorporated on October 1, 2010, and currently has an ever-growing population of 60,633 residents making Eastvale one of the fastest growing cities in the State of California.

Keeping the lines of communications open, fresh and engaging at all times is a top priority in Eastvale which is why we keep raising the bar to meet the latest trends in communication. I encourage citizens to register for E-notification on the City’s website: www.EastvaleCA.gov.

This is a free email notification service that allows subscribers to receive emails from City Hall regarding the latest news, announcements, events, agendas, job postings, RFPs, and more. Subscribers simply register their email address and choose which type of updates they would like to receive from City Hall.

Wishing you a Happy New Year from the City of Eastvale! ~Ike Bootsma, Mayor”

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Gerard Butler

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erard Butler would have made a damn fine lawyer. The star of movies that range from action to romantic comedy, to iconic musical, Butler’s true calling was solicitor. He studied law at Glasgow University, where his gregarious personality and people skills led to be named president of the school’s law society. Yet there he sat in a London café, was approached by an actor that begged him to be in a stage production of Shakespeare’s tragedy, “Coriolanus.”

After landing a role in a European stage production of “Trainspotting,” the world was minus one lawyer.

Butler’s Scottish accent, which is disguised in most of his movies, is just a part of his charm. As an actor, he is a chameleon that is as comfortable romancing a beautiful, yet difficult female in “The Ugly Truth” as he is turning his body into a ripped temple of muscle as he did for his role in “300.” Yet, this is the same actor that, while auditioning for the title role in “Phantom of the Opera,” cried while discussing the phantom’s loneliness and isolation with director Joel Schumacher.

In 2016, Butler joins Aaron Eckhart and Morgan Freeman in “London Has Fallen,” a sequel of sorts to his movie, “Olympus Has Fallen.” He will then return to his action/fantasy roots in the highly anticipated movie “Gods of Egypt.”

If there is a universal appeal to Butler, it is that anyone can see being friends with him. He is a regular guy that is drool-worthy but sensitive to the female population, all while being a man’s man and the kind of guy other men want to hang out with. He had a band while in college. He’s still trying to quit smoking, but did quit drinking in his late 20’s after one too many binges, he has said. As for his mass appeal in movies, he chalks it up to his Scottish roots.

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“In Scotland, I’m just like a lot of other guys, but in America, I’m seen as a very strong, masculine guy,” Butler has been quoted as saying. “It’s the deep voice, the intensity, the gravitas.

You just hear the Scottish voice and you can hear a man with a set of heavy feet that are connected to the ground.

When they smile, they really smile.

When they stare, they really stare.

There is just something burning about them.”

He grew up with his brother and sister in Paisley, Scotland with his mom, stepdad, brother and sister.

He did not know his father until the man contacted him when Butler was 16. He has said he cried for hours after that meeting, not realizing the pain he carried around. They forged a relationship that tragically ended six years later when Butler’s father died of cancer. Butler fled to California, where he kicked around Venice Beach, “doing odd jobs and drinking heavily.

I was out of control.” After a year, he returned to university to finish his law degree and joined a firm in Edinburgh.

One week before his license was finalized, he quit to become an actor.

Butler maintained his career with small parts in the James Bond film “Tomorrow Never Dies” and “Tale of the Mummy (1998).” He was cast in a pair of high-profile roles meant to go to better-known actors (Attila the Hun in the TV miniseries Attila (2001) and Dracula in ‘Dracula 2000.’ “ In 2007, Butler starred in what is considered his breakthrough role as Spartan King Leonidas in the movie “300.” Butler said he wanted to look “really strong” in the film and did high-intensity workouts for four months prior to shooting. He laughed and pretended to be insulted when a few folks on the Internet said his body was too good and must have been digitally enhanced. He traded off for the next few years between action/adventure, romantic comedy (P.S. I Love You

with Hilary Swank) and fantasy (Nim’s Island). In 2010 he did his first animated movie in “How to Train Your Dragon.”

A surfing accident in 2012, while filming “Chasing Mavericks” created a dependency on pain pills. Butler put himself into rehab to break the addiction, knowing he could easily begin drinking as well.

His career back on track, Butler is able to enjoy the simple things he’s always loved and that includes part ownership in a cricket team and following European football leagues. From the start of his career, Butler gained a reputation as one of the nicest actors to be around.

He is well known to always take time to meet and socialize with, and regularly hangs out with, crew members as much as co-stars on film sets. He is also a staple in a number of magazine’s “sexiest man” lists.

“Butler’s Scottish accent, which is disguised in most of his movies, is just a part of his charm.”

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1/04 Upland’s Biggest Loser Challenge. Official race starts Feb. 1st. Two people per team and must be 18 years or older. Upland Recreation Division, 651 W. 15th Street.

1/08 Flags for the Fallen. Wives of Law Enforcement and Fire Fighters host the annual event for all those who have died on duty. 7067 Hammer Ave. Eastvale @10:30am

1/08 Soheila Azizi, Esq. and Women On The Move Network invite you to attend “Finding Your True Powers; A Woman’s Highest Calling!”, an Informative Workshop.

January 8, 2015 from 12:00-1:30 PM (Brown Bag, Must RSVP)

1/11 Ribbon Cutting & Open House – Sola Salon Studios.

You’re invited for catered food and drinks! 3560 Grand Ave. Suite A Chino Hills @12pm-1pm & 4pm-6pm

1/15 Taste of The I.E. Enjoy tastings from local craft brewers and vintners with cuisine from the I.E. $75 Per Person.

Double Tree, 555 W. Foothill Blvd. Claremont @ 6pm

1/15 Family History Scrapbooking. Bring your family pictures for this fun event! James L. Brulte Senior Center, 11200 Base Line Road, Rancho Cucamonga @ 9:30am

1/16 Dick Van Dyke & the Vantastix. Legendary Dick Van Dyke continues to wow audiences in an a cappella quartet the family will love. Lewis Family Playhouse @ 8pm

1/16 La Verne Fresh – Old Town Farmers Market. Featuring a full assortment of everything you need fresh each week. @ 8am Old Town La Verne at 3rd and D Street

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Blind Date with a Book. Can’t decide what to read next? GPL will wrap books for you to “pick up.”

Hopefully there’s chemistry! Glendora Public LibraryMain Floor

5th Annual “Your Next Step is the Cure” 5k Walk/Run

1/21 Third Thursday Book Club. All welcome, newbies and regulars alike! Contact Nancy Munoz. San Dimas Library 145 N Walnut Ave. @ 6:30pm

in San Dimas. Register at 9am for $35. Frank G. Bonelli Park 120 Via Verde, San Dimas @ 10am

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Bullets Over Broadway. A musical written by Woody Allen about a Playwright, Mobster and a beautiful

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Pick Your Own Oranges at Heritage Park. Bags of Oranges are $5. Mesh bags and picking poles are supplied, enjoy! 5001 Via De Mansion @ 9am-3pm

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friendship. 3801 Mission Inn Ave. Riverside @ 7pm.

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Fairytales Unscripted- Completely improvised plays in the style of classic fairytales. Master storytellers mix their wit and skill. Lewis Family Playhouse @ 4pm

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A Novel Idea by Dance Street West. An annual show where books come to life. Mt. Sac College, 1100 N. Grand Ave. Walnut, CA 91789 @ 5pm

Show. $5 per person. Entertainment and refreshments

The Silver Festival. On Broadway- A Senior Talent

are provided. James L. Brulte Senior Center @10am

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Sips, Suds and Spirits LocalLeaflet Claremont

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By Sid Robinson

Corey Calaycay, Mayor, Claremont

Claremont Hills Wilderness Park Master Plan Update The Claremont Hills Wilderness Park Master Plan process continues this winter with the release of the final Master Plan in January 2016.

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he concept of wine education has been around for many years. Wine tastings, sophisticated competitions, countless publications and even college courses have all helped to take the wine drinking experience to a level above the simple social glass.

There’s a great truth to the idea that with

more knowledge comes greater appreciation, although we can all enjoy a good glass of wine.

While throughout history wine has been praised and worshiped, beer has never been held in such high esteem. But with the evolution of craft beer, today’s brews are gaining much-due love and respect.

Craft beer today is a completely different

The City has conducted community and neighborhood meetings to gather input and suggestions for balancing the preservation of the open space areas with the recreational use of the trails.

The draft Master Plan was released in July and a community meeting was held in September. Attendees at the meeting gave feedback and suggestions on parking, park amenities, management of the park, hours of the park, and other operational issues. These suggestions were incorporated into the final Master Plan.

The Master Plan will be reviewed by the Traffic and Transportation Commission and Community and Human Services Commission before going to the City Council for approval in the spring.

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product than the traditional liquid that fills German brew houses, college fraternities and sports stadiums around the world. Craft beer has grabbed the nation hard and now has the attention of those who are more interested in sipping and sampling than polishing off a six-pack on a Friday night.

With the focus on craft beer as a beverage that should be treated with the same consideration as wine, now beer tastings, publications and educational offerings are popping up with regularity at tap rooms and liquor stores throughout the region.

Nowhere is the idea of beer education more appropriate than at an educational institution, and Cal Poly Pomona offers an extended university course that covers the inner workings of the craft brew world. The four-week “Culture of Micro-Brewery and Handcraft Beers” class explores the history of beer back some 7,000 years, to the European development of ales and lagers, to Prohibition in the United States to today’s craft beer explosion.

Michael “Porter” Barichere,

who admittedly is not a brewer but a major craft beer enthusiast, teaches the class. He also works at BevMo in Chino Hills and leads the Friday night in-store sampling sessions.

Barichere formed the Chino Valley Beer and Friends group to help publicize local beer-related events.

Located in a classroom adjacent to the university’s own craft brewery, Innovation Brew Works, the class is remarkably interesting; you won’t find students nodding off watching the clock waiting for the bell to ring. Almost everyone in the course I took already had a decent knowledge about craft beers, but that certainly wasn’t a prerequisite.

Talking and sampling great beer is not a bad way to spend a Saturday afternoon. But perhaps the best aspect is the interaction between Barichere and the students, who all have the chance to talk about their favorite brews. I routinely left each class session with notes about beers I need to

find and sample, and breweries I need to visit.

Another session featured a guest appearance by Koby Harris, the chief brewer at Innovation Brew Works, who shared several of the brewery’s beers and led a tour of the brewery.

Nothing like watching the beer-making process in action.

Yet another session focused on the science of beer making, with a Cal Poly microbiology graduate student explaining the role that yeast plays in creating different beer styles.

Different types of yeast yield different flavors and styles.

As he should, Barichere opened every class with a reminder about drinking responsibly, designating a driver and knowing the higher alcohol content that comes with craft beer. Our instructor gave rightful attention to the dangers that can come with alcohol consumption.

As far as I know, you can’t find this kind of education anywhere else locally. Check the Cal Poly Pomona Extended University website for future class offerings. Cheers.

“Craft beer... a beverage that should be treated with the same consideration as wine.”

Sid Robinson authors a blog, “Sips, Suds and Spirits” (www.sipssudsspirits.com) that examines the beverage industry. He is managing partner of the strategic communications and public relations firm Robinson and Associates, LLC. (www. robinsonandassociates.us)

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The Crusin’ Brothers Roll into 2016 with Big Plans by: Matt Komoto

By Rod Butler, Upland City Manager

One of Upland’s greatest strengths is the commitment of citizens and businesses to make a difference.

When it comes to addressing community needs, no challenge is too big, no opportunity too small. Whether it’s our new Veterans Monument – the subject of last month’s column – or ensuring the safety of our children, Upland cares, Upland gives, Upland makes it happen This month, the Upland Rotary Club gave us another example of grassroots difference making when it unveiled a signage campaign to increase pedestrian safety around our schools.

The club came up with the funding necessary to install signs across the city, and working with City Hall, the Police Department and the Upland Unified School District, is spreading its message far and wide.

The project was spearheaded by Upland attorney and Rotarian Betsy Barry, who was troubled by the deaths of two Upland students on city streets over the past 14 months. Betsy, who has maintained strong ties in Upland, moved to Yorba Linda in 2007, and noticed a similar Rotary-led project there.

Now, with Upland’s program up and running, other communities are looking to follow suit.

Thank you Betsy, and thank you Rotary, for helping to make Upland an even safer community.

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for cars. Many were members of previous car clubs but have come to stay with this car organization.

As a fellowship, Cruisin’ Brothers are not required to attend mandatory events like in a club. Brothers can come and go as they are able, even if that means being absent for a year to The motto of the Cruisin’ Brothers is Family, Friends and Fellowship. Besides leisurely cruising, the fellowship plans on giving back to their communities in several ways during take care of other 2016. Photo by Matt Komoto. affairs. That’s okay he Upland Cruisin’ Brothers and they’re welcomed back. The fellowship has Fellowship has been getting retained a core group but also grew in 2015. together for a little more Get-togethers will range from 20 members to than three and a half years. more than 100.

The group continues to attract and keep a Cruisin’ Brothers hold weekly and monthly large membership that can share their passion get-togethers, car shows and charity events. As a

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around town tight group, they also end up going to parties, birthday parties and weddings as well. All events are, of course, flaunted by their classic customized cars. In 2016 there will be more leisure but also more support for outreach programs. Incoming President Skip Davis talks about his goals for his upcoming term in 2016, but first joked how he got here in the first place.

“I think how it happened was we were all lined up there, and then they (members) said ‘We need a new president,’” said Skip. “’All those interested take a step forward.’

I wasn’t paying attention and everybody else took a step back and everybody left me standing there by myself.”

Skip’s ambitions during his upcoming term include more support for outreach programs. These include revitalization of historical Downtown Upland, the automotive technology program at Chaffey College, the Cooper Regional Museum, Central

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School District Business Partners in Education, the Toy Drive for families of service members in Fort Irwin, “Meals on Wheels” in members’ local communities and support the American Legion Post 79 in Riverside and the Rancho Cucamonga post. Davis also has more leisure in mind.

“We want to get back to our roots.

We’ve been so busy with the car shows the last few years that we used to get together once a month and have barbecues. I’m planning to bring that back.

We need to start doing more of that,” said Davis.

Most members are retirees, but some still are full-time workers and some are even as young as 19. There is a wealth of knowledge as they help each other with car projects. Many have been lifelong car enthusiasts who own multiple cars. The group has grown large, and Vice President Joe Ramos said they’ve gotten to the point where they needed some management, especially with their updated Web site. The group is well known by groups in Orange County, Apple Valley, San Fernando Valley and West Coast Customs. NHRA dignitaries occasionally attend their Friday night cruises anonymously.

“We’re organized but yet we’re not.

We don’t have a lot of rules. Within our group we have [fellowship] members from other clubs. It’s okay. If you want to be dual membership, that’s fine with us,” said Davis.

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Porsche Macan SUV A P R A C T I C A L F A M I LY S P O R T S C A R

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nless you drive a Porsche Macan S you may never understand what all the buzz is about. Here is an SUV that handles, accelerates, and stops as well as a sports car. but can carry five adults, tow a trailer, and be equipped with a top rack. To say this vehicle is a wonder is an understatement. Consumer Reports and US News and World Report both selected it as the best vehicle in its category. So what is it that makes this vehicle so desirable that it is sold out in some countries for nearly a year and there is probably a waiting list at your local dealer for one built to your liking? Well, it is registers on the cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains. It is playful, practical, fast, and, yes, expensive. The Macan starts at around $51,000, but don’t expect to leave the dealership without another ten thousand dollars in options.

Mom’s view: This is the best vehicle we have ever tested regardless of price.

Its easy to park, zips through traffic and its performance during freeway driving can only be described as amazing. From a practical standpoint it is difficult to justify such an expensive daily driver. That is until you drive one. At that point it is challenging not to rationalize why you don’t need one.

Ladies, this is an agile, engaging SUV with a surprising cushy ride and the interior is stunning. With optional heated and cooled seats, quality interior materials, and ample storage this is definitely going to be your home away from home. Standard safety features and options include an all wheel drive system, airbags everywhere, tire pressure monitor, remote key, ABS, stability and traction control, blind spot monitor, and lane departure warning among others.

Fit and finish are splendid. There is a small indentation on the exterior door handle that, when pushed, locks the doors and swivels the side mirrors inward if you desire.

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by: The Car Family I could go on forever, but this is the SUV I would choose for a trip, to shop, or drop the brood of at school. If I get lost the GPS map can show on the central monitor and the instrument panel. Ladies, you can have it all.

Dad’s view: First, it is a hoot to drive. Quiet, unassuming, and comforting, the Macan is just your mild mannered Clark Kent. That is until you press the “sport” button. The result is supercar.

This 4300 pound SUV changes its character. The exhaust sound is deepened and the acceleration sharpened as the 340 horsepower, 3.0-liter V-6 engine makes it fly. Porsche’s PDK 7-speed dual-clutch automated manual transmission shifts immediately and the all wheel drive system sends power to where it is needed. It takes a super human effort not to have the sports mode on all the time. Nevertheless, there are some drawbacks.

Tall people will find a lack of rear headroom and the electronics aren’t as world class as one would expect. For 909 area readers with a passion for driving, love the outdoors, ski, enjoy a trip to Las Vegas, this is your feisty, family friendly SUV. Young unemployed male’s view: Being unemployed puts this car into the realm of unattainable. So much for that expensive degree and Microsoft training certification. Back to business.

The 2016 Macan comes with an 11-speaker stereo with a 7-inch touch-screen display, Bluetooth, a USB port, and fairly good quality sound. You can opt for a 14-speaker Bose sound, a 16-speaker Burmester system, a PCM infotainment system, and Porsche Car Connect. The latter is interesting as it enables you to find your Macan using your smartphone. I can’t comment on the upgraded $1400 Bose or the $5700 Burmester with its 1000 watt units, but I found the base unit adequate.

The Macan’s stunning sport steering wheel is from the 918 Spyder. Interestingly, the tachometer is positioned in the center of the dash where one would expect to see the speedometer. Along side that unit is a 4.8-inch color screen that displays messages from the on-board computer and, if needed, a GPS map. The main monitor is a 7-inch touchscreen. Now if I can just find work.

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of a handle. The opener is located under the wiper stalk. One press and it opens to any height you desire. Low garage, just a quick click on the lowering button and it is set. So very nice. In fact, if you enjoy driving, are a poser, or just want to see what a Porsche is all about, this is, believe if or not, one of the least expensive ways to find out. The doors have large storage bins that can even accommodate large bottles. The luggage JANUARY 2016

compartment offers 17.7 cu. ft. of space and the rear bench seat when folded down increases capacity to 53 cu. ft. This is small for its class, but it could carry my bike without any problem. It is totally female friendly with easy to reach controls and exceptional interior lighting. In fact, the guttural sound of the exhaust, the brisk acceleration, and subdued ride are addicting. There is a lot to love here.

The hold feature keeps the Macan in place when stopped on grades, the firm brakes provide confidence, and the high quality ratings add luster.

Gas mileage was about 20 mpg. This Porsche bedevils one’s brokerage accounts.

Family conference: Robert Browning said it best, “Ah, but a man’s reach should exceed his grasp, Or what’s heaven for?” I believe he foresaw the Macan.

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LOCAL SNOW

You can ski, snowboard or sled in an hour or less journey from anywhere in the inland empire. You will hear the click of your bindings and soon be dropping down off the ski lift to fun and exciting local snow!

Mt. Baldy Ski Lifts

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t Baldy has been around for over 50 years. Mt. Baldy is the third highest peak in Southern California. Take a step back in time where things move at a gentle pace. Located just 14 miles North of the 210 Fwy in the City of Upland, Mt Baldy is the largest, closest, and best mountain in Southern California. It has 2100 vertical feet of terrain and over 400 acres.

Mt. Baldy has added a ski and snowboard park that will have been opened by the end of this past November. They have many more jumps, rails, boxes and wild features to get your mojo pumping. Mt Baldy is also proud to announce the long awaited completion of our 7 million gallon snow making reservoir. This means bigger and better snow coverage throughout the season. If you haven’t been to Mt Baldy in a while, now is a great time to come check it out.

The Top of the Notch Restaurant is a full service restaurant on top of the mountain with sweeping views of the LA basin located at 7800′ above sea level in the San Gabriel Mountains. Visitors reach the restaurant by hiking, or via the Sugar pine chairlift. The restaurant operates seven days a week during the ski season, and on weekends once winter operations have concluded. The Notch serves casual American food, in a beautiful alpine environment. It’s a great way to end your snow day on top of Mt. Baldy! Go to www.mtbaldyskilifts.com for more information.

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ountain High is Southern California’s closest winter resort, located just 90 minutes from Los Angeles and Orange County. Mountain High Resort consists of three separate mountains: West Resort, East Resort and North Resort. Mountain High offers a wide variety of lifts and trails, a world-class terrain park, an outstanding winter sports school and the region’s largest tubing area. Night skiing and snowboarding are available seven nights-a-week during peak season and snowmaking covers more than 80% of the slopes. Mountain High, the first resort to open in Southern California, for the past 18 years, operates from mid-November to mid-April. “We are excited about the season and expect it to be epic with tons of El Nino snow,” said Mountain High Chief Marketing Officer John McColly. “We wanted to open as soon as we could to get folks out on the trails and enjoying the long-awaited 2015-2016 winter season.” Go to www.mthigh.com for more information.

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now Valley, located in the San Bernardino Mountains outside of Los Angeles, is just 20 miles from San Bernardino and is one of the largest resorts in the San Bernardino National Forest. With a fantastic Snow Sports School, Snow Play (sledding), a wide variety of lifts and terrain over 240 acres plus other services, Snow Valley offers a great resort experience close to home. Slide Peak is the crown jewel of Snow Valley.

When natural snow is abundant, Slide Peak comes to life, offering the best backcountry experience of any Southern California resort. In addition, there is much more backcountry terrain to be explored that you can’t see from the base of the resort along Lifts 8 & 9. Night skiing is offered from 3pm to 9pm on Fridays and Saturdays as well as during holiday periods. Go to www.snow-valley.com for more information.

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Managing Your Skin Care Routine

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t is true that there are different skin care recommendations for everybody, depending on your specific needs. But some steps are the same for everyone. One of the most important steps for all people, regardless of age or skin type, is the use of a good manual exfoliation product to keep dead skin cells from accumulating. Exfoliating will help to keep your skin radiant and glowing. I recommend Exfoliating Pore Reducer by Beautiful Radiant Skin Products.

Exfoliating manually, in addition to your monthly facial treatments, will keep dead skin cells removed for a more radiant glow.

A good exfoliation with the right product increases circulation and aids in a deeper delivery of the product that follows. This step also helps to control breakouts and minimize scaring left from previous blemishes, and it also helps to dramatically shrink pore size.

The morning skin care routine I recommend for beautiful glowing skin is the same for every age group, no matter how young or old. The difference in skin care products used for different age groups happens at night. Daytime is the same for everybody. Shocked? I know, but this works. We should all want to start off our morning routine glowing and protected. We leave specific age related treatments to our nighttime products. It is while we are sleeping that our bodies go into “repair mode” and your skin will benefit most from the deeper penetrating treatments.

Follow this morning routine and see how much better your skin looks: • Cleanse with the appropriate cleanser for your skin type and condition.

• Exfoliate twice a week during the summer months; once a week in winter.

• Skin Softener to open pores for acceptance of next product.

• Vitamin-C Elixir to help fight free radicals and retard skins’ ability to form dark spots.

• SPF-30 Sun Protection combined with moisture for all-day protection to protect from premature aging.

It’s fast and easy and your skin will look great right away! Nighttime routine is different for everybody and should be addressed individually with your skin care professional.

Cathy Hille

BRS Facial Spa

Beautiful Radiant Skin Products 2440 W. Arrow Rte. #4H Upland Ca, 91786 909-626-0222 www.brsfacialspa.com

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HEALTH MATTERS Brought to you by San Antonio Regional Hospital

The Power of Being Mindful

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he world we live in is busier than ever. You put away groceries while keeping one eye on the

kids and another on the television. You

plan your day while listening to the radio and commuting to work, and then plan

your weekend. Multi-tasking is a neces-

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For the most part, we as Americans eat with great

to things in the present moment, accept appropriately.

Scientists have discovered that mind-

fulness helps improve physical health in a

number of ways. For example, mindfulness can help: •

relieve stress

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“automaticity.” What does that mean? Well in

simple terms we no longer think about what we’re

consuming—we just automatically consume what’s in front of us because often it’s the quickest and easiest thing to do.

We seem to have forgotten to slow down and

be mindful about what kind of nourishment that

reduce chronic pain

provide our body. We have forgotten that proper

improve sleep

alleviate gastrointestinal difficulties

Mindfulness with regard to our health

means being more aware of the choices we

in the moment. It is a state of active

affect our long-term health. A number of

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treat heart disease

health. Mindfulness is the exact opposite of multi-tasking. It simply means being

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consciousness where you pay more attention

make on a daily basis and how those choices

bowl of potato chips in front of us will or will not eating is what actually fuels our body to function.

Food gives us energy and allows us to think, move, and prosper. But we are no longer attentive to the

impact of food on our bodies. Our food preferences and choices are now influenced more by food companies, ad campaigns, and the notion that “faster

is better.” Too often we don’t pick foods based on JANUARY 2016

The practice of ‘mindfulness’ is a growing trend that experts recommend to help improve both mental and physical health.

what our bodies need for optimal wellness. Our busy lives and stress prevent us from taking the

time to really nourish our bodies and souls. We

eat for convenience, not health. We are no longer being mindful.

If we begin to pay more attention to how

specific foods impact our health, we can start

to make better choices about what foods to buy and eat. Many chronic diseases like high blood

pressure, heart disease, and even certain cancers

are fueled by diets filled with processed foods and few fruits and vegetables, along with sedentary lifestyles.

Let’s take it a step further. In addition to

what we eat, if we are mindful and pay attention

to how we are eating, we are likely to eat less and to better digest what we eat. In our fast-paced

multi-tasking registers as stress in the mind and therefore triggers a stress response in the body?

When we eat while under stress or when experiencing busyness or distractions, it not only affects what we choose to eat, but also how our bodies digest what we eat. You can see the ripple effect that happens when we are not MINDFUL—not in the present moment.

As modern medicine has advanced, there is more and more evidence leading to the fact that WE have more power over our own health and the onset of disease than we realize. We can help prevent things like heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke, and yes, even cancer.

Prevention truly does lie with us if we would only slow down, find ways to reduce our stress, and let the power of mindfulness work in our lives.

world, “slowing down” is a foreign concept to

many of us. We eat our own breakfast as we are

packing lunches for school. We don’t slow down to sit at a table and let our bodies “register” the food we are consuming. Did you know that JANUARY 2016

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WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY includes fitness trackers, smart watches, heart rate monitors, and GPS tracking devices. Wearable technology is a very effective way to track and monitor your daily routine, exercise routine, as well as setting and tracking your fitness goals.

FITNESS PROGRAMS FOR OLDER ADULTS As the baby boom generation ages into retirement, some of these people have more discretionary money than their younger counterparts. Therefore, many health and fitness professionals are taking the time to create age-appropriate fitness programs to keep older adults healthy and active.

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HIGH-INTENSITY INTERVAL TRAINING (HIIT) HIIT involves short bursts of activity followed by a short period of rest or recovery. These exercise programs are usually performed in less than 30 minutes.

High-Intensity Interval Training is a good way to improve VO2max, and after the workout could raise your metabolic rate up to 36 hrs.

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Based on ancient tradition, yoga utilizes a series of specific bodily postures practiced for health and relaxation. This includes Power Yoga, Yogalates, Bikram, Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Kripalu, Anurara, Kundalini, Sivananda and others.

Yoga has a lot of benefits that can compliment resistant weight training but should not replace it.

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STRENGTH TRAINING

Strength training remains a central emphasis for many health clubs.

Incorporating strength training is an essential part of a complete exercise program for all physical activity levels and genders. I personally think that a good old-fashioned resistant weight training regimen produces the safest, effective and most efficient fitness results.

7 BODY WEIGHT TRAINING Body weight training uses minimal equipment making it more affordable. Not limited to just push-ups and pull-ups, this trend allows people to get “back to the basics� with fitness. Suspension training is a good way to enhance body weight training; it enables you to train more body parts for a better balanced body and is still affordable and portable.

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FUNCTIONAL FITNESS This is a trend toward using strength training to improve balance and ease of daily living. Functional fitness and special fitness programs for older adults are closely related. A properly designed fitness program should encompass the components to improve your daily life.

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EXERCISE AND WEIGHT LOSS In addition to nutrition, exercise is a key component of a proper weight loss program. Health and fitness professionals who provide weight loss programs are increasingly incorporating regular exercise and caloric restriction for better weight control in their clients. Exercise and weight loss go hand in hand. It is hard to have sustained success in one without the other!

PERSONAL TRAINING Education, training and proper credentialing for personal trainers have become increasingly important to the health and fitness facilities that employ them. Having a good qualified personal trainer is a great investment in yourself. Just like you go to a doctor for your medical needs or a mechanic for you car needs, you need a professional for you health & fitness needs!

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Top-notch specialists who take care of you in a small-town setting.

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ou always feel special when someone takes the time to offer friendly, helpful directions. At Casa Colina, that starts with the parking attendant at our front entrance and ends with just the right physician specialist to manage your care. When you meet with your doctor, you’ll have an entire team of medical and rehabilitation professionals working on your behalf. Everyone will be focused on your comfort and care.

You’ll soon discover that the only thing more beautiful than our campus is the way we treat you.

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What You Should Know About Seniors and Driving

By Harvey D. Cohen, M.D., Board-Certified Internal and Geriatric Medicine and Medical Director of the Casa Colina Senior Evaluation Program

Here are some tips for safe driving:

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s people get older, their driving habits change. Retirement, different schedules, and new activities affect when and where they drive. Most older adults drive safely because they have a lot of experience behind the wheel. Many “police themselves” by avoiding driving at night, avoiding freeways, and driving shorter distances. But, when they are involved in crashes, they are often killed or hurt more seriously than younger drivers, if they are physically frail. The good news is that older people are more likely to survive crashes than in the past because of overall better health, safer cars and roads, and stricter state laws on license renewals.

Age-related decline in vision and hearing, as well as certain health conditions and medications, can affect driving skills.

Health problems don’t always mean that driving needs to stop, but they do require extra vigilance, awareness and a willingness to correct them. Some elderly may have problems with memory and miss exits on the freeway or get lost frequently when returning home.

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Driving is a complicated task. It requires the driver to see and hear clearly; pay close attention to other cars, traffic signs, signals, and pedestrians, and react quickly to events. Drivers must be able to accurately judge distances, speeds and monitor movement on both sides, as well as in front of them.

Pain or stiffness in the driver’s neck can make it more difficult to look over their shoulder, to change lanes, or look left or right at intersections to check for other traffic or pedestrians.

Leg pain may cause difficulties to move the foot from the gas to the break pedal. Diminished arm strength may make it difficult to turn the steering wheel. Also reaction time slows down with age. Seniors may be slower to stop the vehicle because reaction time slows down with age. They also may be slower to see a vehicle emerging from side streets and driveways or to realize that the vehicle ahead of them has slowed down or stopped.

Common mistakes of older drivers include: Failing to yield the right of way; failing to stay in a lane; misjudging the time or distance needed to turn in front of traffic; and failing to stop completely at stop signs, speeding or driving too slowly.

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Hearing must be checked annually.

If hearing aids are prescribed, make sure they are worn while driving.

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Be careful when opening car windows as drafts can sometimes impair the effectiveness of hearing aids.

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Talk with a doctor about the effects that ailments or medications may have on driving ability. For example, a person with glaucoma may find tinted eyeglass lenses effective in reducing glare.

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Get plenty of rest and sleep well.

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Know one’s limitations. If a driving situation makes you uncomfortable, don’t do it.

Casa Colina’s Senior Evaluation Program offers a comprehensive senior assessment that includes evaluating driving skills. An occupational therapist who is also a certified driver rehabilitation specialist provides the evaluation and, if needed, recommends car modifications or tools to keep a senior driving as long as possible.

Even if one finds that they need to reduce driving or give up the keys to keep themselves and others safe, it doesn’t mean the end of independence. Seeking alternative methods of transportation can offer health and soul benefits, as well as a welcome change in lifestyle! To learn more about the Casa Colina Senior Evaluation Program, please call 909/596-7733, ext. 3800.

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Denise found out quickly that she had stage three breast cancer in both of her breasts. As a seasoned cancer patient, Denise’s mother recommended Denise go to Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center (PVHMC), knowing it would be the best place for her.

The months that followed were filled with lumpectomies, radiation, chemotherapy and tests. But Denise didn’t have to do it alone. Her mother and sister were fighting cancer right alongside her.

“I thought to myself, if my mom can survive cancer three times, I can do it one time,” Denise said.

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In addition to her mother and sister, Denise was strengthened by her compassionate medical team at PVHMC. “Everyone at PVHMC was so warm and I felt so taken care of. I really think God sent me there.”

Denise is doing well now. She works at Fontana Christian schools and with Little League. She prays that her children and grandchildren will not have to fight breast cancer like these two generations of Nelson women did.

The frequency of cancer amongst the Nelson women is most likely due to a family history laden with cancer.

For families with cancer in their history like the Nelson’s, PVHMC’s state-of-theart 3D mammography can be lifesaving.

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More than a plastic surgery center, we are your ally and partner as you realize your best self.

Using the latest techniques and technologies, Dr. Heidari employs skill, artistry and science to deliver exceptional results. He is board certified in plastic and reconstructive surgery with extensive experience in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, laser procedures, and skin care.

Dr. Heidari’s personally trained staff takes pride in maintaining the highest standards in safety and quality care. Your safety and comfort is our top priority.

Our center values excellence, beauty and kindness and believe all three are essential for success. Because of our commitment to these values, many of our patients recommend their friends and family to us. We want to provide more than a service; we want to create a relationship built on trust that will last long into the future.

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Our staff is always available to answer questions and provide information.

At Contour Aesthetic Center we employ the most rigorous standards to everything we do. Surgeries are preformed at our state-of-the-art center in Upland, California. Regularly evaluated by the state, our center is both Medicare and Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) certified. Our practice only works with board certified anesthesiologists and nurses so you can rest assured you are in great and capable hands. Finally, should the need arise, Dr. Heidari has full hospital privileges at San Antonio Regional Hospital, San Antonio Ambulatory Surgical Center and Chino Valley Medical Center.

We undertake every precaution to ensure you have a great outcome. And we are here for you throughout the recovery processes, whatever your needs might be.

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Because your safety is our first priority, we perform our procedures in our state-of-the-art Medicare and AAAHC certified facility. This certification is a voluntary process through which we measure the quality of our services and performance against the highest nationally recognized standards. The accreditation process involves self-assessment by our center, as well as a thorough review by the Accreditation Association’s surveyors.

The AAAHC accreditation certificate is a symbol that Contour Aesthetic Center is committed to providing high-quality health care and that it has demonstrated that commitment by measuring up to the Accreditation Association’s high standards.

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education Preparing Our Youth for the Future

BY MARK RAVELLI lum. The 3 R’ s of the 21st century might just be risk-taking, rigor and responsibility.

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reparing today’s children for life and learning in the 21st century relies on so much more than rote memorization and test taking. Our schools must focus on critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and communication. The leaders of tomorrow will also need to possess awareness of global citizenship and character. In their book, The Athena Doctrine, John Gerzema and Michael D’Antonio, explain that leadership relies on “non-cognitive skills” including empathy and humility. These qualities are nurtured in schools through the addition of community service in the curricu-

According to the United Way, community service has been associated with academic gain; students learn problem solving, experience an increased sense of self-efficacy, and find a sense of responsibility and pride. Statistics show that students involved in service to others are more likely to grow up to be voters. Service projects and individual volunteerism teach students that one person can make a difference.

Whether helping others as a member of scouts or a church youth group or as a participant in an organized fund raising activity, students as young as elementary school are learning life lessons. Introducing children to the disparity in life style between themselves and those children who are less fortunate teaches empathy; being fortunate allows us the privilege of sharing with others who have less in the way of material goods.

Confronting the realities of today’s world – like homelessness, hunger, and poverty – is

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Bake sales, canned food drives, and fun runs are great teaching tools with even greater benefits.

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River Academy first ince the inception of Mojave participate in a personal River Academy in 2006,Charter the A Free K-12 Public School meeting with the site’s Center Administrator. school has had over 2100 Specialize in Independent Study | Individualized 1-on-1During instructionthis meeting, the graduation requireSchedule flexibility | Individual pacing | CAHSEE | Credentialed staff graduates.

More than 400 of preparation ments of the State of California are carefully

these graduates were at the conclusion of the

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In order to successfully guide students to-

explained. The Center Administrator then

shows the student their current progress in

completing these requirements and communicates what the student must still complete in order to graduate. Finally, the Center

Administrator assigns the student to a teacher

who can best meet their individual needs. This

to be completed on a weekly basis. The classappointment. Students are welcome to work in the building or to pursue additional tutoring through the school between weeks.

Mojave River Academy is not limited

to high school students, however. As a K-12

charter, students at the elementary and middle school level who wish to pursue an independent study education are also welcome to

attend. The necessity for parent or guardian involvement in these grade levels is essential and the Center Administrator is happy to clarify these responsibilities to any interested party.

There is no universal circumstance

that would draw a student to Mojave River

Academy. The charter has helped students who are working, pregnant or parenting, involved in time-consuming extracurricular activities, have medical issues, or are struggling to be

successful in the traditional setting. Students

can even enroll in this free institution up until their 20th birthday.

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ith increased utility costs and governmental requirements to reduce the nation’s carbon footprint, the housing market is moving more and more toward energy-efficient homes. It might be politically correct to tell you that I have a solar electric system for my home because I wanted to help save the world, but the real reasons were the months of July, August, and September. During these months my wife would present me with electric bills of more than $900.

Not too long after that, I interviewed four different solar companies. I chose a lease rather than a purchase, but I’m not advocating for a specific solar company or financing plan. Here are a few important facts you may want to consider.

Appraisal guidelines consider a leased solar system as personal property and cannot be given value in the appraisal report. Whether you lease or finance a solar system, you need to know what happens when you sell or refinance your home.

Solar electrical systems typically appear as a UCC filing on the preliminary title report and have to be either paid off or transferred to the new owner.

If refinancing, they will most likely need to have

a subordination agreement to complete the loan.

You need to understand the company’s policy and make sure that you have it in writing.

There are other energy-efficient items that can be obtained through the HERO Home Energy Renovation Opportunity. Per the HERO website, there are more than 900,000 energy efficient products that are eligible for the HERO program. The repayment of HERO financing is included in your property tax bill, which is delivered and collected by the county. If you decide to sell or refinance your home, the HERO financing will also need to have a subordination agreement or must be paid off.

With respect to how much money energy efficient items will add to your home’s value, there is not an easy or quick answer. Typically, appraisers will have to complete a discounted cash flow analysis on how much money you saved annually to determine the net present value. There are many variables, such as the number and size of your panels, your location, and rebates. Check out www.PVWatts.nrel.gov for a calculator.

I have seen many homeowners tell a lender

or an agent what they owe on their mortgage and completely forget about their solar lease of HERO financed energy efficient improvements, believing they had more equity. It is important that you choose an agent with the experience and knowledge to help navigate you through the complexities of a real estate transation.

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home & garden The Real Estate Disclosure Statement B Y: K I R K B . J O H N S O N , B R O K E R & AT T O R N E Y AT L AW Giving full disclosure about a property for sale is not just the right and honest thing to do — it’s the law.

California Civil Code Section 1102, et seq., requires sellers of 1-4 unit residential real estate to provide a Real Estate Transfer Disclosure Statement (TDS) to their buyers. This form provides information to the buyers regarding the condition of the property. The TDS requires the seller to: • Identify the specific fixtures, appliances, improvements and features of the property and whether they are operable; • Disclose any defects or malfunctions of the physical improvements; • Disclose (a) any features that are shared in common with adjoining owners, (b) encroachments, (c) easements, (d) additions, alterations, or modifications made without permits or that are not in compliance with building codes, (e) any fill of the property, and whether there has been any soil or flooding problems, (f ) any major damage to the property, (g) zoning violations, (h) neighborhood noise problems or nuisances, (i) deed restrictions or any homeowners’ associations, (j) any common area facilities, and (k) notices of abatement or lawsuits that affect the property.

The TDS is required even if the sale is “as-is,” or without covenant or warranty of the physical condition of the property. In fact, in the 2003 case of Realmuto v. Gagnard, the court held that a buyer cannot waive the right to a TDS, and that the delivery of the TDS is a condition precedent to the buyer’s duty of performance in every sale of real estate covered

by Section 1102. So, if the seller you’re working with fails to present a TDS to you, you have a legal right to rescind the contract, if you so desire.

The seller and the seller’s agent are required to make necessary disclosures in good faith. In fact, good faith means honesty in the conduct of the transaction.

There are a few exemptions under the California Civil Code whereby sellers are not required to provide a TDS. Probably the most important — and possibly most controversial exemption — is 1102.2(d): Transfers by a fiduciary in the course of the administration of a decedent’s estate, guardianship, conservatorship, or trust. This exemption shall not apply to a transfer if the trustee is a natural person who

is the sole trustee of a revocable living trust and he or she is a former owner of the property or an occupant in possession of the property within the preceding year.

There seems to be a split on the understanding of this exemption. Some have taken the position that this exemption applies to a seller holding title to the property in a revocable living trust, so long as the seller has not lived at the property in the past year. But the legislative intent is clear on this matter, and a seller that holds title in a revocable living trust should provide this very important disclosure form, regardless.

A revocable living trust is an important estate-planning tool and should be utilized by just about everyone who owns real estate. However, it should not be the basis of an exemption to providing the TDS form, which has been deemed so important that a buyer — even if he or she wanted to — could not waive the right to receive it.

Kirk B. Johnson is a real estate broker, attorney at law, and certified appraiser, and has served the foothills communities since 1994.

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Club. With approximately 10,916 sq. ft. of luxury living space, nothing was spared in this top-quality construction. This home has a detailed Grand Foyer with a Beautiful Domed Entry, dual Forged Stairwell, Elegant Chandelier, and so many other beautiful details that meet your eyes when you enter this paradise.

The five spacious Bedroom Suites are electronically controlled, each with its own

powder room and balcony. There are two complete Master Suites. The Upstairs Master Suite offers a private retreat with its own romantic fireplace, bookshelves, wet bar refrigerator, elegant bathroom equipped w/granite counters, dual sinks, vanity, dual shower heads, spa sub, his & hers walk-in closets & a private balcony.

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aul Niederer is an American Veteran.

The Rancho Cucamonga resident served his country proudly during Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm.

Now he serves his customers proudly on a daily basis. Paul is the owner of Cost + Mattress in La Verne. Take the time to go out and see him! You’ll be glad you did. Unlike most of his competition, he’s more concerned about selling the “right” mattress rather than selling “a” mattress. This guy will never get rich because he is more concerned with the customer’s well being. We feature him in this month’s The 909 Magazine because one of our loyal readers was so impressed with Paul that she called us. Paul gave her a mattress topper to take home and try out, free of charge. He thought that was all she needed at the time. Turns out that he was correct. Paul could have made a good profit by convincing her to buy a mattress, but he put his customer first. He has won a loyal patron!

Paul’s family has worked in the mattress manufacturing industry for nearly thirty years, and in that time he has seen many people taken advantage of by the big-name brands. “When I first started, I thought about stocking the big-name brands. But when I went to check things out, some of them weren’t entirely made in America, and, to be honest, the family-owned companies just made a better bed,” Niederer says. “Every mattress in the store from the coils to the top-stitching is made in America- even our pillows.”

“I try to educate customers about what to look for when purchasing a mattress,” says Nied-

erer. “I’ve sliced open mattresses to show my customers what’s inside the big-name mattresses and what’s inside ours. We’re making beds the old-fashioned way, with the two-sided cotton, button-tufted beds that we all grew up on when we were kids. The kind made to last. I also let them know they don’t have to spend a fortune to get a good mattress. Just because it is a more expensive mattress doesn’t mean it is the best mattress for you.”

Something that Paul teaches is the “mattress rule of thumb,” which is that the cost of a mattress should equal out to about $100 to $150 per year. Paul is outraged by an advertisement claiming mattresses should be changed every 8 years.

“They say a mattress doubles in weight in eight years. Well, that’s just not true,” Paul says. “The only reason to change your mattress is when you are no longer comfortable on it, or you are changing to a different sized mattress. I can tell you that at least half a dozen times I have told people to put their money back in their pockets and come back when they are uncomfortable on their mattress.”

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Cost + Mattress is located at 1147 Foothill Boulevard, in La Verne, CA 91750, right off the 210 Foothill exit and then left. Call Paul at (909) 392-5554. The store is open Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and closed on Sunday, “Family Day.” New store coming soon to Rancho Cucamonga.

Paul Niederer and his family take a break on the comfort of one of the many mattresses in the Cost Plus showroom.

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