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Mayor's Corner Bridal Show Diamond Bar Mayor Carol Herrera March 23, 2014 11 am - 3 pm Welcome New Mayor Carol Herrera FREE Bride Admission/Guests $5 elcome to 2014, which promises to be another excit- Public Safety will also continue to be a main priority for the ing year for Diamond Bar residents. As we enter our City Council. The City’s Public Safety Team is comprised of FREE Parking 25thW year of incorporation, we continue to focus our efforts the Los Angeles County Sheriff ’s and Fire Departments, and on sound fiscal policy, economic development, transportation their professionalism and dedication to service has ensured that Vendor Application Deadline improvements, and public safety. we maintain one of the safest communities in the region. The City has also instituted a new Report for Rewards Program, February 7, 2014 Diamond Bar’s 25th Anniversary Celebration will include where residents can receive a reward for information leading festivities throughout the year to commemorate the City’s 909.839.7065 to the arrest or conviction of individuals involved in home or Diamond Bar Center incorporation, including special events planned for the City DiamondBarCenter.com vehicle burglaries. The proactive collaboration between the £ÈääÊÀ>˜`ÊÛi˜ÕiÊUÊ ˆ>“œ˜`Ê >À]Ê Ê Birthday Party on Saturday, April 5, 2014. The City Council City and our Public Safety Team, along with resident participa- diamondbarca.gov/bridalshow Exit Grand Avenue, travel south 2.5 miles. has created a special Ambassadors Program where businesses tion in Neighborhood Watch, will help ensure our community [email protected] and community organizations can help spread the word about remains safe for the years to come. For additional information the City's anniversary events and activities. Ambassadors will on Neighborhood Watch, please contact Deputy Scheller at be able to use the 25th Anniversary Logo on their storefronts 909.839.7079 or email at [email protected]. and promotional events and in exchange the City will promote their business or organization on the City's website, monthly As always, the City Council welcomes your comments, concerns, newsletter, cable channel and social media pages. For additional or questions. You can reach me or any other council member by information, please contact the Public Information Division calling 909.839.7010 or by using the links to our email addresses at 909.839.7055 or email [email protected]. located on the “Council Members” page of the City website at www.diamondbarca.gov. Since incorporation 25 years ago, the City has grown leaps and bounds, and still maintained a focus on fiscal responsibility that has provided for an expansion of transportation infrastructure, New Year! new recreational facilities, and maintained healthy reserves to Happy your weather fiscal downturns. More recently, the City built the from Diamond Bar Center, acquired and renovated our current City Hall and Library facility, led expanded economic development efforts with the construction of Target and other national credit tenant businesses, and is currently in planning stages for major transportation improvements along Lemon Avenue. I City Council am proud to sit amongst a City Council that has such a long standing tradition of fiscal stewardship and proven results! 6

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elcoming a new year sparks the I enjoy filling The Windmill with positive news. We need a break from the news start of a new adventure. New to 1st place winner, Paul Stafford and W we see on television and read online experiences, new challenges and new 2nd place winner, Daniel Macedo. Your everyday. If we put more good out there, rewards. 2014 will be an epic year if you articles were wonderfully written and we can lessen the war of hate. Join me allow it. Do not hide in the darkness. depicted Diamond Bar well. Step out of the shadows and inspire, in my legacy in building a world filled motivate and encourage. Your life is with good, love and peace. Continue to dream big what you make it. Diamond Bar! I would also like to take this time to con- This year start or continue a legacy that gratulate The Windmill’s article contest Your Editor, will continue after your lifetime journey. winners. Several contestants submitted Pave the way for our youth to follow. Our writings with the theme “Reflections of Krystal M. Spindler world has too much negativity, so let’s Diamond Bar,” and two winners were give hope to the youngsters and create chosen by The Windmill staff. Congrats a world filled with good. Reflections of Diamond Bar 1st place by R.P. Stafford gwinner t is with a heavy heart that I am forced my faithful canine companions. I have to leave this wonderful, peaceful town, crossed paths with fellow dog lovers, art- ists, poets and admirers of nature. Idue to circumstances that are be- And although I will greatly long yond my control. I will miss the for seeing the town’s honest, hard warm embrace of its quiet nooks working residents at the “Con- and peaceful parks. It is only now certs in the Park,” and the festive upon reflection of the past 12 years holiday spirit on display in every of being a Diamond Bar resident shop window, I do not feel bitter. that I realize one of the town’s best I have very fond memories of this kept secrets: the inhabitants are a place etched upon my soul. special breed of people. There is always a friendly face and a warm I keep telling myself that I am smile to greet me everywhere I go, just leaving temporarily to re- to lift me up when I am down, to group, save money and pay off lend a hand in my time of need. debts. But there is one thing that I know for sure. I will do I have witnessed the most remark- everything within my power to able sunsets blaze across an ethereal return to live one day. There is sky, searched for the myriad wild no place else I would rather be. critters in its hollows such as rab- Farewell DB. bit, deer, lizards and hawks, with 8 8 DBCF News Diamond Bar Community Foundation's DBCF News 7 nG i grt es

the to the wonderful sponsors who from Annual Gala - 2013 Thankmade our Gala a success.You appy New Year from the Diamond Bar Community Foundation! H - Supervisor Knabe The Diamond Bar Community Foun- You will not want to miss the incredibly Western Hills Country Club in Chino Silver Sponsors dation held its annual Holiday Gala on talented students from our community Hills. The proceeds of this very fun November 15 and was quite the Extrava- who perform. The benefit concert gives tournament go toward programs for - Valley Vista Services ganza! Thank you to all the wonderful our high school students a chance to kids. Sponsorship opportunities are Bronze Sponsors Majestic Realty sponsors who continually support the showcase their musical ability while available. Please contact Tina Javid at Diamond Bar Community Foundation. raising money for the music programs [email protected]. It is because of all the generous support, at Diamond Bar High School, Diamond - The DBCF Board is very proud of our CommunityIMC Sponsors that the DBCF is able to fund programs Ranch High School, and Pacific Crest Windmill Editor, Krystal Spindler, and DBCF members, Senator Bob Huff and Supervisor Don Knabe iPad winner Ta Siu in the City of Diamond Bar. Drum and Bugle Corps. presenting certificates to Council Member Ling-Ling Chang and Ralph Jackson. Graphic Artist, Kirsten Khoury, whom 2013 Mayor Jack Tanaka. The Diamond Bar Community Founda- The very popular Golfing for the Kids were recently honored by the Diamond - tion Benefit Concert “Spotlight on the joint tournament, sponsored by the Bar City Council for their excellent Andrew WongTable & Ling-Ling Sponsors Chang Arts” will be held on Saturday, April 26 DBCF and Walnut Valley Rotary Club, work on The Windmill. Congratulations City of Diamond Bar at 2pm at Mt. San Antonio College. will be held on Monday, May 12, at Krystal and Kirsten! Dave Grundy DB Friends of the Library DB Women's Club Foothill Transit Save the Date Gas Company Jody and Dave Roberto Chili's Manager, Paul Aoun & Lew Herndon wife Lena, enjoyed an evening May12 Miss Diamond Bar Court drawing the Fields Mt. SAC filled with entertainment. For Kids raffle winners. Peter Pirritano - Farmers Insurance Agent Golfing FORE Pomona Unified School District SCE Senator Huff the Kids St. Jude Stuart Pompel 7:30 am check-in Walunt Valley Rotary 9:00 am shotgun start Waste Management Western Hills Country Club Chino Hills Sponsored by Walnut Valley Rotary and Diamond Bar Community Foundation $250 Visa Gift Card www.thedbcf.org winner Lew Herndon. Guests dancing the night away. TV Winner Ana Paquel. 11 10

Fields For Kids Raffle Winners Holiday Home Contest Lights up Community News 9 10 Community News Diamond Bar has too few sports fields requirements as defined by the State of Diamond Bar to meet the needs of the youth sports California. This is a tragedy! he City’s 5th annual Holiday Home Decorating Con- programs in the area. For decades the test inspired residents to dress up their homes in their Best Use of he Diamond Bar Community To help alleviate the shortage of sports City of Diamond Bar has had a shortage Holiday’sT finest. From sparkling LED lights to dazzling lawn Theme: Foundation (DBCF) and the Walnut fields, the DBCF formed its Sports Fields of sports fields. Every year the City of displays, Diamond Bar proves once again that its residents Patty Knoll and ValleyT Rotary Club held their big car Committee. The committee’s responsibility Diamond Bar hosts two Field Allocation have Holiday spirit. Family on raffle drawing on Friday, November 15 is to raise funds which will be donated Highcrest Drive at the DBCF’s an- to the City specifi- Congratulations to the following families whom were this nual Gala. Ten lucky cally to help solve years winners: raffle contestants were this problem. awarded incredible Best Holiday Spirit: “This fundraising ef- Mark Martinez and Family on Jubilee Lane prizes. But perhaps fort is ongoing and the most exciting there will be many prize; a new Prius more fundraisers in V was won by Mr. the coming months Bruno Sandoval of and years”, said Lew Whittier and a new Most Innovative: Herndon, Sports Scion XD was won by Tom Mok and Family on Farel Avenue Fields Committee Mr. Honorio Ceda of Chairman. “The Join in the fun next year and display your Holiday pride. Sylmar. committee would like Both men purchased to thank everyone Snow Coming to Diamond Bar h My Le n their raffle tickets at

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Diamond Bar's First Official City Seal MISS DIAMOND BAR PAGEANT APPLICATIONAPPLICAION by Kathleen Newe If you’re interested in becoming more involved in your community and serving as a role model to the youth of n 1989, ing business and residential community. keep the history of Diamond Bar alive. Diamond Bar, then send in your application to compete in the next Miss Diamond Bar Pageant. the first The City Council replaced the sun in the These groups are searching for artifacts th rd The 50 Miss Diamond Bar Pageant will be held on Sunday, March 23 , 2014. ICity Coun- original design with clouds and changed or memorabilia to be added to the Date- Contestant Requirements: cil introduced a “Design a City Seal,” the tall, thin monolith to a squat structure line Diamond Bar Timeline. If you have ! Must be at least 16, and not to exceed 27, years of age by February 1st of the pageant year. contest open to the public to create the with horizontal, mirrored surfaces and something you would like to include, ! Must be one of the following: City’s first official Seal. Jack “Stretch” added a windmill. please contact Kathleen Newe at 909 o a resident of the City of Diamond Bar. o a student attending school at the City of Diamond Bar. Wyse, 21 year old Cal Poly San Luis 629-2711 or Marsha Roa at the City of ! “Showing the windmill adds the history Must attend Dress Rehearsal (date to be announced) Obispo student, was declared the winner Diamond Bar, 909 839-7055. ! $195.00 refundable* entry fee, payable at the Orientation (*details will be provided at the Orientation). of the City to the seal and the building by Council Members at their August shows we are not just a ranch anymore,” In celebration of Diamond Bar’s 25th Competition involves professionally dressed personal interview, swimsuit, and formal dress. Judges are 15, 1989 council meeting. Wyse received selected from outside the Diamond Bar Community. Attendance at dress rehearsal is mandatory in order to said Mayor Phyllis Papen back in 1989. anniversary, The Windmill will feature a participate in the day of the pageant. $500 for his design. historical piece in each issue from Date- th This official Seal marks the beginning All contestants are invited to attend the pageant orientation meeting on Saturday, January 18 , 2014. The Wyse’s diamond-shaped entry is encircled line Diamond Bar’s Timeline, brought rehearsal and meeting schedules will be distributed at that session. of Diamond Bar as a City. by the City’s name and incorporation to you by the Diamond Bar Historical For further information please refer to our website at www.MissDiamondBarPageant.org or call 909-861-8454. date. Inside the diamond, rolling hills, The Diamond Bar Historical Society Society and the City of Diamond Bar’s Name: a sun, a split-rail fence and a monolith- and the City of Diamond Bar’s His- History Project. First MI Last looking building represented the burgeon- tory Project are partnering together to Date of Birth: Home Phone: Cell Phone: Month/Day/Year xxx-xxx-xxxx xxx-xxx-xxxx Email address: Resident of DB Non-DB, Home Address: Street City Zip Student - Current School: (select school name)if Others, please specify School Name: Years as a resident of Diamond Bar or attended school/worked in Diamond Bar: <1 Parent’s Name: Parent’s Phone:

Parent’s Address: (if different than above) Street City Zip In order for the Miss Diamond Bar Pageant to pre-order an opening act dress for every contestant, please select your dress size in the following 2 different scales (this information is not used for any other purpose): 1. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 or specify: 2. XXS XS S M L XL XXL or specify:

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Please: mail the application to P.O. Box 5711, Diamond Bar, CA 91765 Or email [email protected] Or fill out online at www.MissDiamondBarPageant.org MissDBPageantApps2014.doc 15 14 2nd place Denis R. Paul Aquatic Center Opens at winner Community News 13 14 Contest Winners Diamond Bar High School g Reflections of Diamond Bar The new pool will primarily By Daniel Macedo alnut Valley Unified School be used for the school’s swim yearly by an almost astronomical number of travelers, tourists, District and Diamond Bar High team and physical educa- and locals. Our national-brand and small businesses provide to SchoolW recently celebrated the grand tion classes, but will soon be those stopping by our city, which in turn provide taxes to help opening of the Denis R. Paul Aquatic open to the community for maintain our boulevards and small streets; of course, proud Center. recreational activities during Diamond Bar homeowners support these infrastructures as The $10.7 million construction project the summer. well. The city is unique in that in a short span of time, com- consists of a 12-lane pool and adjacent The Aquatic Center has been pared to older ones near and far, it maintains a small family 20-classroom math building made pos- named after Retired Princi- oriented community feeling while being in the midst of major sible through voter approval bonds passed pal and one of the original metropolitan areas; DB is prospering. It is in a key location, in 2007. Retired Principal, Denis Paul, at Diamond Bar High central to everything. Brahmas, Denis R. Paul. School’s new aquatic center. The aquatic center also includes stadium “This has been a 32 year dream I’m happy to be living in a city where at least one of our leaders seating with shade structure, locker room is willing to cut her salary to make a balanced budget, where for this family,” stated Denis shares the honor with coaches, staff, hen I think about DB, I think about safety, diversity, with men’s and women’s restrooms, public an Olympic soccer star started out, and where my kids can Paul. parents, administrators and community and centrality. These reasons make it a model city of restrooms, coach’s room, a pool storage get a good education without worrying about gangs. Happy members who worked tirelessly to make AmericaW for the 22nd century: we are ahead of the times. As building, a pool equipment building and Paul and his family were humbled to BD DB! Live long, prosper. it happen. a resident of this fine city for nine years, I can proudly say I’ve a team room. have their name on the new facility. He been here for about 36% of the city’s history. y h M Le n

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Let's Play Ball WE TURN HOUSES INTO HOMES Sports News 15 eleven and twelve, and Pony-ages thirteen and fourteen. KITCHEN STARTING AT INSTALLED aseball season is right around the Sign ups for the 2014 season have been + TAX corner and Diamond Bar’s Pony ongoing since October, but there are $3995 BBaseball organization is gearing up for still two more dates left. Last minute CABINETS & GRANITE SEE STORE FOR DETAILS the 2014 season. Hundreds of players will sign ups are January 18 and 25 from 9 be participating in an experience that a.m. to noon at the Diamond Bar Pony supports teamwork, passion and fun. Fields located at 22601 Sunset Crossing Comprised of six divisions, Diamond Road, across from the YMCA. Birth Bar Pony Baseball offers a level for all certificate and proof of address must be ages. A new division this year, Shetland provided at sign ups. Lower Division for ages three and four, Diamond Bar Pony Baseball is a non- was formed due to the high demand of you are interested or have questions about profit organization compromised of three year olds interested in playing. The the league, please contact 909.731.6778 volunteers working together to create other divisions are Shetland Upper-ages or email [email protected]. INK AUCET a safe, fair and fun environment for its S & F five and six, Pinto-ages seven and eight, WITH PURCHASE OF COMPLETE youth. The league is continuously looking Visit www.diamondbarponybaseball. Mustang-ages nine and ten, Bronco-ages FREE KITCHEN OR BATH REMODEL for sponsors to support the program. If com. ^ VALLEY VISTA SERVICES, INC. Providing quality waste and recycling service for over 50 years

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Ed Royce Senator Bob Huff Senate Republican Leader U.S. Representative Proudly Serving the 29th Senate District Serving the 39th District of California Huff Chosen for 2013 Civil Justice Leadership Award 6th Annual Women's Conference Will Inspire was recently presented with the prestigious 2013 Civil the Institute for Legal Reform’s latest survey of the lawsuit Justice Leadership Award by the Civil Justice Association climates in each of the 50 states. will be hosting the 6th annual Women’s Conference along Emmy-Award winning drama Law & Order. Iof California (CJAC) at a ceremony that took place in Brea. with Cal State Fullerton’s Women and Philanthropy on Sat- I was selected for this year’s award for my support of measures I was selected due to the leadership role I played to protect Iurday, March 15 at 9:00am. , model, actress and The Women’s Conference is a half-day seminar dedicated that sought to limit frivolous lawsuits in California. These both individuals and business from unwarranted lawsuits in UNICEF Ambassador, will keynote the conference. Harmon to giving women the tools and resources necessary to enrich bills include AB 417, which restricts lawsuits filed against local California. was appointed in 2013 as a UNICEF Ambassador in the fight their lives. The Conference will be held at California State government under the California Environmental Quality Act against human trafficking and will speak to attendees about her University Fullerton’s Titan Student Union Center, located Officially founded in 1979, the Association for California Tort (CEQA), for projects involving the construction of bicycle experiences working to combat this modern day slavery. at 800 North State College Blvd. in Fullerton. Reform was dedicated to improve California’s civil justice trails; and AB 635, which expands the civil immunity afforded system. The association was renamed the Civil Justice Associa- to physicians and those who provide prescription drugs to An American fashion model and film and television actress, For more information about the Annual Women’s Conference tion of California in 1999 and continues to work in the State counter an opioid overdose. Harmon currently stars on TNT’s Rizzoli & Isles as the title please visit: www.royce.house.gov/womensconference. Legislature and the courts to reduce the kind of unwarranted character ‘Jane Rizzoli’. She is best known for her starring role CJAC also cited my authorship of SB 669, which allows and excessive litigation that increases business and govern- as Assistant District Attorney ‘Abbie Carmichael’ on NBC’s properly trained volunteers to administer epinephrine auto- ment expenses, discourages innovation and drives up the cost injectors (Epi-Pens) to children and adults who suffer from of goods and services for all Californians. life-threatening allergies, without the threat of civil and I am humbled by this award and the recognition of my ef- criminal liability.

Supervisor Don Knabe forts to bring about judicial reform. California ranks 47th in I am very honored to be recognized by CJAC. Serving Los Angeles County’s Fourth District Assemblyman Curt Hagman Innovation, Customer Service, Child Sex Trafficking Assistant Republican Leader recently became Chairman of the Los Angeles County Officer (CEO) to work with all departments that interact with Representing the 55th Assembly District Board of Supervisors and cited three priorities for my small businesses to reengineer the process to make it simpler Itenure: innovation, customer service and combating child sex for starting a business in Los Angeles County. Assemblyman Curt Hagman to Co-Author Bill trafficking. Three motions supporting these goals were approved We must continue our efforts to support the economic growth Allowing Californians to Keep Their Health Insurance Plans unanimously by the Board. of our region, while maintaining our focus on the most vulner- recently announced that I will be co-authoring a bill be- The Assembly Republican Caucus has called on Governor Following two years of intense effort, I am proud of what able in our community who need us most. By finding new ways ing developed by Assembly Republicans that would allow Jerry Brown to convene a special legislative session to con- the County has accomplished in the fight to end the sexual to innovate, improve customer service, and by always asking, ICalifornians who are losing their health insurance plans in the sider the bill, which is currently being drafted. The bill would exploitation of children for money, but more effort is needed. “How can we do this better,” we will write a new chapter of wake of the rollout of the Affordable Care Act to keep their allow any health insurance policy which was legal to sell or I proclaim January 2014 to be “National Human Trafficking County government that will be smarter, more efficient, better existing plan for an additional year. purchase in California prior to the effective dates specified in Awareness Month” in Los Angeles County to reinforce the serving and easier to work with. the Affordable Care Act to continue to be in effect through Californians were repeatedly promised ‘If you like your plan, County’s commitment to ending this horrific crime. December 31, 2014. you can keep it.’ We now know that is simply not true. My Starting a business in Los Angeles County can often be Republican colleagues in the Assembly and I are stepping in For more information on Assemblyman Hagman please visit: cumbersome and confusing. I have asked the Chief Executive to ensure that Californians can keep their insurance plans for www.asm.ca.gov/55 at least another year. 23 22

21st Annual Wine Soirée Coming in April Report for Reward Library News 21 22 Community News he Friends of the Diamond Bar fun and full of surprises with delicious new program recently went into effect called Report Library will be hosting their 21st food and a bountiful of wine. For Reward to help reduce the amount of residential AnnualT Wine Soirée on Sunday, April andA vehicular crimes within the City limits. If you are interested in volunteering for respected World Class Drum Corps it is today,” stated Perry. 27, starting at 4 p.m. at the Diamond Bar New Hours for the the fabulous event, please contact Rick The program provides witnesses “To watch the members, who often come from competing Center. This highly anticipated event Diamond Bar Rogers at 909.861.2002. with an incentive of up to $500 high schools, mature and become a cohesive performing unit benefits the Diamond Bar Library to for information leading to an Save the date, Aprill 27, and support the is a rewarding experience.” Library help with the purchase of materials arrest of individuals who destroy such as books, magazines, newspapers, Diamond Bar Library. Perry served a decade as Vice President and in 2009 he became he Diamond Bar Library is pleased property while attempting or music and videos, and to help President. He led the organization through its most significant to announce that they have extended executing a residential or ve- promote literacy programs growth these past three years representing Diamond Bar all theirT hours. The library is now open one hicular burglary. The program throughout the year. over the country. In recognition of his vast services, Pacific hour earlier Monday thru Thursday. The is open to all residents, however Crest’s Volunteer Hall of Fame is named in his honor. new hours are: This one and only fundraiser City and Sheriff staff are not eligible. Monday - Thursday: of the year is planned by the “I am certain that I have received more than I have given and 11:00am to 9:00pm Friends of the Diamond Bar Four residents have already received $500 each for suspicious look forward to seeing the continued growth of the organiza- Friday - Saturday: Library committee which activities that led to the arrests of three suspected burglars. tion,” remarks Perry. 10:00am to 5:00pm includes Rick Rogers, Nancy The monetary rewards were approved by a committee of To learn more about Pacific Crest Youth Arts Organization Lyons and Tony Torng. They The new hours went into effect January Sheriff ’s personnel and City staff. According to the Sheriff ’s visit www.pacific-crest.org. guarantee the event will be 2nd. department, look out for your neighbors, trust your instinct, and immediately call the Sheriff station at 909.595.2264 if something does not look right or call 9-1-1 if a burglary is in NEW YEARS SAVINGS progress. Let us all work together to continue to keep Diamond Bar safe.

For further information on this program visit www.diamond- barca.gov/RFR.

Pacific Crest President Retires acific Crest Youth Arts Organization of Diamond Bar recently said goodbye to Board President, George Perry, Pfollowing his announcement of retiring after nearly two de- 2/28/14 cades of service.

Perry was recognized at Pacific Crests Holiday party for his long and dedicated service. U.S. Congressman, Ed Royce, at- tended the party and presented Perry with a California Senate Resolution on behalf of State Senator Bob Huff.

“Over the past twenty years, I have watched Pacific Crest develop from a Division III start-up Corps into the highly 25 24

DRHS a Most Amazing School in the World Diamond Bar High Named GRAMMY PIUSD News 23 24 WVUSD News by the Morphosis firm Signature School Semifinalist and led by Archi- iamond Bar High School (DBHS) for the program. These iamond Ranch High School tect, Thomas Mayne. has been selected as a 2014 GRAM- schools will receive a (DRHS) made the list of the 30 Mayne’s design was DMY Signature School Semifinalist. custom award and a

Dmost amazing High Schools in the world inspired by the culture monetary grant ranging The GRAMMY Signature Schools according to Best Education Degrees. In and surroundings of its from $1,000 to $15,000 program recognizes top U.S. public high fact, it landed the 25th spot on the list. environment. to benefit their music schools that are making an outstanding program. Best Education Degrees is a group that Because of the exquisite commitment to music education during reviews public data to provide rankings modern architecture, an academic school year. Applications were mailed

that help make resources useful in de- creme de la creme, all awe inspiring and DRHS has also ap- to more than 20,000 DBHS Chamber Orchestra performing “We are very proud of the work that under direction of Steve Acciani. termining quality schools. all offering incredible opportunities for peared in major films such as The Cell, schools. Once schools Instrumental Music Director Steve Ac- the attending students.” Orange County, Serenity and Live Free complete the application “High school campuses not only func- ciani does to support the Arts at DBHS,” or Die Hard. process, they are then scored, and finalists committee of top music educators and tion as important places for students, The notable architecture and learning stated Principal Catherine Real. “His are identified and asked to submit addi- professionals to determine the schools they often act as gathering points for environments at DRHS were factors in To view the complete list of most amaz- tireless efforts have paid off to create a tional documentation such as recordings that merit GRAMMY Signature School entire communities,” said James Arney, making the list. The unique buildings ing schools, visit www.besteducationde- program that is second-to-none!” of school concerts along with concert status. chief author and researcher for the list. provoke student curiosity and encourage grees.com/most-amazing-high-school- In mid-March, 2014, the GRAMMY programs and repertoire. These are then “These 30 high school campuses are the student inquiry. The school was designed campuses. Best of luck DBHS! Foundation will announce the finalists reviewed by an independent blue-ribbon

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89702_Pomona Unified School District_Windmill Pub Advert_Size: 7.75”w x 5”h CMYK 27 26 26 Service News Leo's Club Educates Students Lions Club Brings Playground to Rose Parade Youth News 25 he Diamond Bar Breakfast Lions Club, along with the playground for him to play Chaparral and Diamond Bar High School Leo Clubs on with other children. The participatedT in the decorating of the Lions International 125th Lions Clubs helped make DB4Youth “In annual Tournament of Roses Parade Float. this dream a reality and raised $750,000 to help fund the Action” Serves This years float, Matteo’s Dream, was in memory of a young playground. Matteo’s play- boy who was blind and suffered from Cerebral Palsy. The float Your Community ground was built in the bay depicted a city playground built for disabled children. The design area in just eight days with was inspired by Matteo’s mother, Liz Lamach, who wanted a B4Youth “In Action” would like the help of the community Dto acknowledge Secretary, Garrett ouncil Member and 2013 Mayor at their school and that they had the and 45 Lions Clubs within Masuda, for his work in organizing a of Diamond Bar, Jack Tanaka paid opportunity to ask him questions. They the region. Stomp Out Hunger Holiday Food Drive Ca visit to Quail Summit Elementary asked Mr. Tanaka what it was like being “There would be no Matteo’s dream without the Lions Club,” at St. Denis Church. Masuda contacted School recently to educate students on the Mayor and what the Leo clubs did. said Lamach. the Christian Food Service for St. Denis the role of being Mayor. But, the children were most curious about Church and was informed that there was Tanaka’s pet dog and turtle. The dream of Matteo will continue to live on and bring joy to a shortage on food. He reached out to Members of the Chaparral and Diamond the many children that play on his playground. DB4Youth and to the community to Bar High School Leo’s along with Jack The Leo Clubs and Jack Tanaka are help collect non-perishable items for the Tanaka, also the Advisor of the clubs, inspiring role models in continuously To learn more about what the Lions Club does in your com- church. The food drive was a success and worked countless hours on Quail Sum- making efforts to improve the community, munity visit www.lionsclubs.org. Masuda’s efforts helped feed many. mits fall festivities. The students were star and the children of Quail Summit can

struck with the presence of the Mayor certainly attest to that. Do you have a picture you think Are you a teen in Diamond Bar in- Women's Club Roaring should be featured in The Windmill ? terested in volunteering? Stop by the DB4Youth’s craft booth at the annual Interact Club Twenties Casino Night City Winter SnowFest on Saturday, BHS Interact members were ex- transform the DB Center into a beautiful ark your calendars for the first-ever Roaring Twenties January 18 or visit www.thedbcf.org or tremely helpful in assisting the extravaganza, club members joined in Casino Night with the Diamond Bar Woman’s Club www.CityOfDiamondBar.com or call DDBCF board with setting up and decorat- the festivities of the Gala. Mon February 7 from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Diamond Bar (909) 839-7062. ing for the Gala. After working hard to Golf Course.

Tickets are $50 per person which includes a delicious dinner, $50 worth of gaming chips and one drink ticket. We encourage attendees to arrive in twenties dress attire and enjoy a fun-filled and festive evening with all proceeds benefitting the Club’s philanthropic efforts. For tickets or information, please call Debbie Avila-Mott at (909) 860-1063.

The Diamond Bar Woman’s Club, organized in 1963, is one of the longest running service organizations in the San Gabriel “Sunrise over the Country” Photo Courtesy of resident Richard Nink Valley. The club sponsors many local and regional charities such as scholarships for local students, The House of Ruth, Send us your Shoes That Fit and many more. For information on any of “ Snapshots Around Diamond Bar” Garrett Masuda constructing food dona- to Krystal at [email protected]. tion box Happy Interact members along with DBHS our programs, please call President Rosette Clippinger at advisor Joe Moran and Rotary 909 525-8828. NewYear! advisor Jody Roberto. Images must be 300dpi in JPEG format. 29

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March January Part I Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Total 18 Winter snow Fest at Pantera Park from 10:00am - 1 Registration for Diamond Bar Community Preschool's Crimes 2014-2015 school year. Visit www.diamondbarcommunitypre- 2013 4:00pm. Sledding, snow play area, games, crafts, food and entertainment. school.org or call 909.861.2260. Homicide 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Diamond Bar Pony Baseball sign ups at Diamond Bar Miss Diamond Bar Pageant car wash fundraiser from Rape 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 18 9 Pony Fields from 9:00am-12:00pm. 10:00am - 4:00pm. Visit www.missdiamondbarpageant.org Robbery 5 3 2 3 1 4 1 0 0 2 1 22 for location. Weight Watchers weekly meetings every Thursday at Assault 4 3 5 2 2 3 3 4 5 0 1 32 23 the Diamond Bar Golf Course at 9:00am. Contact Carol-Lee 6th annual Women’s Conference at Cal State University 15 Burglary 32 37 29 39 28 26 37 20 27 19 24 318 at 951.809.6867. of Fullerton at 9:00am. Visit www.royce.house.gov/women- sconference. Larceny 42 38 44 50 53 31 37 30 32 34 31 422 Diamond Bar Pony Baseball sign ups at Pony baseball 25 GTA 6 4 10 6 8 7 2 2 3 7 10 65 fields from 9:00am-12:00pm. 23 Bridal Show at The Diamond Bar Center from 11a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information visit www.diamondbarca.gov/ Arson 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 25 Join Northminster Presbyterian Church for Splat! A bridalshow. Generational Conversation from 8:30am - 3:00pm. Lunch Total 89 85 91 101 92 71 80 56 67 63 67 0 862 included. Call 909.861.4715 for further information. 50th annual Miss Diamond Bar Pageant at the Diamond 23 Bar High School Theater from 2:00pm - 5:00pm. Visit www. missdiamondbarpageant.org for further information. Part I Jan Feb Mar AprClassified May Jun Jul AdsAug Sep Oct Nov Dec Total February Crimes Private English Tutor 2012 Affordable Piano and Voice Lessons 1 Miss Diamond Bar Pageant application deadline. Visit Adults and Children. Various levels and styles. Retired Beverly Hills high school teacher tutors in your home SAVE THE DATE 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 www.missdiamondbarpageant.org or turn to page 11 to obtain Homicide Experienced, well-qualified, patient teacher. SAT Prep., essay writing, literature, vocabulary, grammar. Degrees

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