‘Imperial Valley News’ Archives
Birthing & Breastfeeding Classes offered at ECRMC
EL CENTRO, Calif. – July 28, 2010 – Having a baby is one of the most amazing things that will ever happen to some people; however, it can also be one of the scariest. To help ease and prepare soon-to-be and new parents El Centro Regional Medical Center (ECRMC) offers free classes covering all things baby. ECRMC offers the following classes free of charge: Growing Baby Class, Childbirth Preparation Class, Newborn Care Class and Breastfeeding Preparation Class. “We at ECRMC understand the joys and anxieties of child birth and child rearing,” said Margaret Hatfield, director [...]
Body of Missing Man Located in Southeast Calif.
Blythe, Calif. - U.S. Border Patrol agents recovered the body of a missing man 50 miles southwest of Blythe, Calif. on Friday. On Friday, family members contacted the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office and reported that Peter Lenehan, 60, was missing. Family members said that Lenehan left home nearly a week ago to pan for gold in the mountains southwest of Blythe, near Bradshaw Trail and East Augustine Pass. On Friday morning, Riverside deputies contacted the Blythe Border Patrol Station for assistance in searching for Lenehan. An intensive search was initiated, including [...]
Juarez Death Is Still A Mystery
By Luke Phillips So far, the death of local resident Manuel Jaurez remains a mystery. Jaurez was found dead by staff members at the Golden West motel on Adams Avenue in El Centro on Friday, July 2. An autopsy performed Friday, July 10 revealed that Jaurez died of asphyxiation, but police still haven't been able to determine if Juarez was murdered or if he took his own life. El Centro Police Commander Jeff Mason says that so far, a pathologist has ruled Juarez's manner of death undetermined. "We're waiting for more test results to give a more clear picture of what went on," Mason [...]
Best Steaks in the Imperial Valley. And the Winner is?
By Phil Mestomack There are typically five different classifications for cooking a steak depending on the doneness desired. Rare, or mostly pink but not raw, is ideally around 130°F and is preferred by most gourmets as the taste of the meat has not been cooked out. Medium rare, which is slightly pink with more of a crust development from the grill/broiler, may be found at 140°F. Medium cooked meat is had at 150°F and has a warm, but pink center Medium well is cooked up to 160°F and still retains a bit of tenderness and pinkness “Well done” is cooked beyond 160°F and is [...]
Calexico City Council Welcomes New Council Members
By Mario Conde This past Tuesday a new day in Calexico politics started as the Maritza Hurtado-Barron and Bill Hodge era begins. For Maritza Hurtado-Barron, the third councilwoman in the history of Calexico, thank the support of her family and said he will work hard and contribute to improve the City. She defined herself as a team player and looks forward to the hard work that is coming. Outgoing Councilman Guillermo “Willie” Hermosillo thanked the Council for appointing him and said it was a worth while experience that demanded a lot of work but said he will do it all over again. [...]
Son Shine Counseling to offer Free Seminar
The Son-Shine Counseling Center will be offering a free summer seminar entitled "Is it a Good Gamble?" on Saturday, July 12 at 10:00 in the Ross Wellness Center, 1073 Ross Avenue, #C in El Centro. Participants will have an opportunity to learn about problem gambling, its causes, consequences and normal concerns of family members. Individuals will hear about helpful community resources and how to change problem gambling to healthy recreation. The program will be presented by Jim Shinn, LCSW who is associated with the UCLA's Gambling Treatment Program. For more information about the [...]
ECRMC’s Robert J. Westcott Memorial Lab Receives Accreditation from College of American Pathologists
EL CENTRO, Calif. – July 5, 2010 – Robert J. Westcott Memorial Lab in El Centro Regional Medical Center (ECRMC) has been awarded national accreditation by the Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP). Established in the early 1960s, the CAP accreditation process involves a full inspection of laboratory records and quality control of procedures for the preceding two years. In addition, reviews of laboratory staff qualifications, laboratory equipment, facilities, safety program and overall management of the lab is done to ensure laboratory patients [...]
Imperial Valley SuperLotto Plus® Ticket Wins $7 Million Jackpot
A lucky California Lottery player in Westmorland will be seeing plenty of fireworks this 4th of July. That’s because they matched all six numbers in last night’s SuperLotto Plus draw, and their ticket is worth a hot $7 million. The winning ticket was sold at Imperial Valley Stop, which is located at 300 West Main Street in Westmorland. The winning numbers are 32, 9, 29, 25, 13 and the Mega number is 9. For selling the jackpot-winning ticket, Imperial Valley Stop will receive a bonus of one-half percent, or $35,000. Jackpot winners have 180 days from the date of the draw [...]
Milestone Reached In Imperial County Earthquake Recovery Effort
Officials with the Federal Management Agency ( FEMA ) and the California Emergency Management Agency ( Cal EMA ) have wrapped up initial meetings with 31 Public Assistance Program applicants in Imperial County, to discuss recovery needs associated with the April 4 earthquake. The meetings, called Kickoff Meetings, represent a milestone in the recovery process. They provide applicants for Public Assistance ( PA ) grants the opportunity to sit down with both FEMA and Cal EMA to discuss in detail disaster related damages and repair strategies. They also offer the applicants the [...]
Baseball Report
By Bob Hurst As the weather heats up, so do tempers. Chicago Cubs pitcher Carlos Zambrano was caught on camera in yet another meltdown, yelling at first baseman Derrek Lee and storming through the dugout after the first inning of last Friday's game against the Chicago White Sox. And Tampa Bay's B.J. Upton got into a heated discussion with teammate Evan Longoria in Sunday's game against Arizona. Zambrano's tirade was triggered in the first inning, when he apparently became angry at Lee, and third baseman Aramis Ramirez for not diving for hard-hit balls down the line. Zambrano also gave up [...]
