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A Fun/Walk Run in DB

Promoting a Healthy Outing for Kids and Adults

By DB Community Foundation

Diamond Bar- The Diamond Bar Community Foundation is hosting its second annual 1K Run 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, March 5, 2017 at the South Coast AQMD, located at 21865 Copley Dr. in Diamond Bar. Funds raised from this event will be used to help alleviate the shortage of youth sports fields in the area.

The 1k Run will begin at 8 AM and the 5K Run/Walk will begin at 8:30 AM. There will be a Business/Fitness Expo, face painting and balloon artistry for the kids plus a DJ. There will also be a special guest, Yolanda Holder, Guinness World Record Holder for the “Most Marathons Completed in One Year’. Entrance fees for kids 12 and under are $20 early bird (+$10 Onsite) and $30 early bird for ages 13 and older (+$10 Onsite). Registration is at www.thedbcf.org. For questions call Krystal, 951 212-5644 or email to info@thedbcf.org.

 

New Year New Tower

 

By SARH

Upland–San Antonio Regional Hospital celebrated the New Year with the opening of its new 52-bed Emergency Department and 92-bed patient tower. The hospital’s new Vineyard Tower not only provides the latest medical technology and advanced care delivery systems; it offers patients and their families the comfort and convenience of private accommodations. Each patient room has been specifically designed to create a calm and healing environment for patients and their loved ones, while also providing the healthcare team with immediate access to the essential medical equipment and supplies needed to provide exceptional care.

The completion of the hospital’s $160 million expansion project could not have come at a better time. Emergency rooms throughout the Inland Empire have faced challenges in recent years as the demand for medical services continues to grow. Over the last decade, the population in San Bernardino and Riverside Counties has grown rapidly, outpacing state averages and increasing the need for a number of healthcare services, including emergency and hospital care. More recently, the demand has been fueled by the Affordable Care Act, which expanded coverage for previously uninsured residents, placing additional pressure on the already stretched emergency medical system serving the Inland Empire. “San Antonio Regional Hospital’s” Emergency Department, which has nearly tripled in size, will help to ease this burden by adding additional capacity at the height of the flu season,” stated Kevin Parkes, M.D., President of Mountain View Emergency Physicians Medical Group, Inc. “The Vineyard Tower’s additional beds with heart monitoring capabilities, along with the third critical care unit, will also help free up emergency treatment rooms by allowing patients who require admission to the hospital to be moved into their private room as quickly as possible.” Combined with the rooms in the hospital’s existing Citrus Tower, San Antonio Regional Hospital’s total bed capacity has grown from 271 to 363.

The first floor of the new tower includes the hospital’s main lobby, reception, gift shop, coffee bistro, and art gallery. The second floor is dedicated to the Emergency Department, which houses 52 private treatment rooms, including three rooms that are equipped for major procedures. Imaging equipment is now located in the Emergency Department, eliminating the need to transport patients to other areas of the hospital for X-rays, ultrasounds, or CT scans. The third floor houses a 12-bed intensive care unit and 32 telemetry beds for patients in critical condition needing constant monitoring and care. The fourth floor has 48 medical/surgical beds, including an orthopedic unit with a rehabilitative gym.

The expansion is the largest in the hospital’s 109 year history and was carefully designed and constructed to bring residents the very best hospital experience, with modern amenities, state-of-the-art equipment, and streamlined processes for managing patient care.  “While extraordinary attention to detail was employed throughout the planning and execution of our new Vineyard Tower, the hospital’s legacy is not defined solely by providing state-of-the-art facilities and the latest in medical technology; it also encompasses the caring team of professionals who have devoted their lives to providing excellence with compassion for the people we serve,” stated Harris F. Koenig, President and CEO of San Antonio Regional Hospital.

For more than 100 years, San Antonio Regional Hospital has offered advanced medical care for residents throughout the Inland Empire region. The hospital offers a full range of medical, obstetrical, and surgical services, including open heart, vascular, neurosurgery and urgent care. The hospital treats more than 200,000 patients each year, and is one of the busiest paramedic receiving centers in San Bernardino County. San Antonio has a strong history and reputation for quality care with a personal touch.

The hospital is located at 999 San Bernardino Road, Upland.

 

Connections

By Pastor Tim Eaton 

Tim Eaton

Tim Eaton

We live, work, and play in close proximity to many people.  We have literally thousands of neighbors – some have hundreds of coworkers – and our kids have 30-plus classmates.  Why is it we often feel so alone in this world?  Why is it that meeting or knowing others is so common, and yet connecting with them seems elusive?

It is vital for our emotional well being that we connect with others; particularly in our home, but even in work and other environments.

400 years ago, the poet, John Donne, wrote: “No man is an island.” He noted that if one person were missing from society, the whole society suffers.  God himself takes note in Genesis 2:18 that, “It is not good for man to be alone.”  Clearly I suffer, and so do you, if we don’t connect.

So how do we connect?  We can start by getting past the chitchat.  Ask why and how questions instead of what questions.  At home with our children, we can ask what part of their day made them feel good, and if any parts of their day made them feel bad or sad. Getting past “what,” is just the beginning of true connection and communication.

Join us for a series on, “CONNECTIONS,” starting on Sun., Feb. 12.

Pastor Tim Eaton

Edgewater Lutheran Church

Sundays at 10am

Harada Elementary

12884 Oakdale Street

Eastvale, CA  92880

http://www.EdgewaterLutheran.org

 

 

 

Communicating Love

By Pastor Robert Jewett 

Pastor Robert Jewett

Pastor Robert Jewett

You know Valentine’s Day is around the corner because everywhere you look you see Sweethearts® candies. Did you know that every year the New England Confectionary Company (NECCO) sells a little over 8 billion Sweethearts® weighing in at roughly 13 million pounds?  No wonder we see those little conversation hearts everywhere we look.  Since 1866, NECCO has been using candy to communicate a message of love.

You may be amazed at the longevity of NECCO to communicate love for over a century and a half. While this is impressive for a candy company, it does not even remotely compare to the message of love that God has communicated to us through his Son for over two millennia: “For God so loved the world,[a] that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him” (John 3:16-17).

Some people mistakenly perceive themselves to be a good person.  While they may think they are not as “bad” as some others they know, God rightly declares that there are none that are righteous, none that do good, and that all have sinned and fallen short of his glory (Romans 3:10, 12, 23). Yet, “God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8). There has never been, nor will there ever be, a better communication of love. Perhaps the messages on those candy hearts this Valentine’s Day should say “Repent” and “Believe”.

 

Lakeshore City Church meets Sundays at 10:00 a.m. at Circle City Center (formerly Fender Museum), 365 N. Main St. in Corona. For more information, visit lakeshorecitychurch.com.

 

 

 

 

Pastor Rob Norris, The Crossings

All I Really Need

By Rob Norris 

Pastor Rob Norris

Pastor Rob Norris 

And those who know Your name will put their trust in You, for You, O LORD, have not forsaken those who seek You.
Psalm 9:10

At the very moment Darnly Motter was giving birth to her third child in the delivery room, her husband, Larry, was one floor below having a blood clot removed from his brain.

These are the kind of paradoxes that entered the Motters’ world the day their car crashed on a lonely stretch of South Dakota highway, leaving Larry in a coma with severe brain damage. When he returned to consciousness, he was partially paralyzed and his short-term memory was gone. For all intents and purposes, he was another baby in the Motter household.

There were people who advised Darnly to find Larry a comfortable place to live–to set him up in a nursing home–so that she could get on with life. But Darnly knew she couldn’t do that. Making a home with Larry–even the new Larry he had become–was part of keeping her wedding vows, she believed.

Over the years, she has often cried herself to sleep at night, and she has occasionally succumbed to the heavy undertow of depression. Her lonely walk as the only “adult” in her marriage has left her feeling maddeningly desperate. But when times get the murkiest, she remembers, “I don’t need answers; I just need God.”

That, my friend, is a faith statement–something that people who walk by feelings can’t say, because it demands that they know and trust God enough to be able to handle the challenges He often allows into life. Faith like this brings freedom and peace, even in the midst of the storms of life, known only by those who choose to set their dial and choose to live by the trusted timeless truths of Scriptures.

When life isn’t fair, God is still there–to make sure you have everything you need to hang in there yourself.

 

Money Back Guarantee

By Ed Moreno 

Pastor Ed Moreno

Pastor Ed Moreno

In Malachi 3:10a God says to his people: “Bring the full tithe to the Temple treasury so there will be ample provisions in my Temple.” (Message Translation)

What this text is telling us is that God’s people are to bring their tithe to the place of worship because the tithe is the primary means by which the work and ministry of the Lord’s Temple/Church is to be financed.  This is also the primary means by which God wants his ministers to be financially supported. (See Numbers 18:21)

There have been those in recent years who have tried to argue that the tithe was for God’s Old Testament people but that it’s not something Christians are required to do.  That statement lacks logical, biblical, and historical support.  And those who make such statements rob themselves of God’s blessing, and they’ll rob you of God’s blessing if you listen to them.  So don’t!

The promise of God, to those who bring him the full tithe (10% of all God enables and allows you to earn and gain) is that he will cause abundance to just flow to your life, and that he will keep your financial base from being “chewed up.” (See Proverbs 3:9, 10; Malachi 3:10, 11)

Every year at New Day I share real life concrete stories of how God has fulfilled this promise, in completely unexpected ways, in my life during the preceding year.  And I share the real life stories of how God kept his promise in the lives of New Day family members who have chosen to trust God and bring the full tithe to the place of worship to underwrite God’s eternal purposes in the world in and through his church.

And every year for 20 years I have told the people at New Day and at the first church the Lord enabled me to plant, that if they give the full 10% for three consecutive months and they do not experience God blessing in some significant and unexpected way – I tell them that we’ll give them their money back!

Many have taken me up on this “money back guarantee,” but no one in over twenty-years has ever asked for their money back.  Why?  Because God keeps his promise.

Are you bringing God the full tithe at the church where you worship?  If not, you are robbing yourself of the abundance that God wants to cause to just flow to your life.  Bring God the full tithe!  You’ll be glad you did.

 

 

Eastvale Community News Complete Edition February 2017

cover-eastvale-feb2017The Eastvale Community News covers local news for Eastvale, Norco,  Corona, and Chino. Click the following link to access the complete issue in pdf format: eastvale-feb2017

Debt of Love

By Pastor Dennis Morales Dennis Morales X-ORIG

 “Owe no one anything except to love one another…”   -Romans 13:8

Though we hear some debt is good to build up credit, we try our best to part with it.  Did you know according to the Bible there is debt in relation to love?  This is a debt we are called to pay into daily.   Jesus said loving one another is a mark of knowing Him.  Knowing Christ transforms our thinking (Romans12:1,2).  Jesus said “Love one another as I have Love you” and people will know that we belong to Him (Jn 13:35)..  This command extends to all people. In the parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:29-37), Jesus showed that the command “You shall love your neighbor as yourself” (Lev. 19:18) extends even to strangers in need. It applies to people whom we may not especially like and to those who have wronged us. We do not necessarily have to like them, but we do need to love them and forgive them.    As you read the famous love chapter (1Corinthians13), we see words in our language that qualify as descriptors or adjectives, but in the original Greek language, these are words of “continuous” action.  John 15:13 says “greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends.”  God, with love in action, sent His Son.  Jesus actively loved us by sacrificing His life for us (John 3:16), so that we can have the hope of Heaven. We needed forgiveness.  So Jesus, out of love, came to pay a debt He didn’t owe because we owed a debt we couldn’t pay.  Pay some of that debt down today. Calvary Chapel Eastvale meets Sundays 8:30 & 10:30 am, Wednesdays at 7pm at Clara Barton Elementary School (7437 Corona Valley Ave, Eastvale).  Visit their website at www.calvaryeastvale.org.

 

Dear Deputy Myers:

Dear Deputy Myers:

What is Jaywalking exactly? 

Deputy Myers

Deputy Myers

California Vehicle Code defines “Jaywalking” as travel between intersections controlled by traffic signal devices or by police officers, pedestrians shall not cross the roadway at any place except in a crosswalk. Ok, so what does that really mean? Basically, if you are crossing an intersection outside of a crosswalk or controlled intersection then you would be considered “Jaywalking” and could subject yourself to receiving a ticket from a law enforcement officer.

Now, as a pedestrian you also have a responsibility to yourself and the drivers on the road. You must show due diligence for your safety and the safety of the drivers on the road and check the intersection before stepping off the curb into the crosswalk. If you step off the curb directly in front of a vehicle, it is not then the drivers fault for hitting you. You have a responsibility to look before you step. All too often individuals believe the pedestrian always has the right-of-way no matter what and that is just not the case.

Drivers have a responsibility too when it comes to pedestrians in a crosswalk. California Vehicle Code states; “The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within any marked crosswalk or within any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection.” So, if you are in a vehicle approaching a crosswalk, slow down to look for pedestrians before you drive through it. You could save someone’s life and/or prevent yourself from getting a ticket.

Ultimately, it is the responsibility of everyone on the road, whether inside of a vehicle, riding a bicycle, operating a scooter, or simply walking to watch out for one another and stay safe.

Cited sections of the vehicle code referred to are the following 21955CVC and 21950(a)CVC.

Deanna Myers is the Volunteer and Programs Coordinator for the Jurupa Valley Station of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department that services the Eastvale Police Department.  She has been with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department for about eight years, and most recently was assigned to patrol within the City of Eastvale before moving into her current position where she is in charge of the Neighborhood Watch program for the City of Eastvale.

 

Competitive Coverage To Meet Your Family’s Needs

Staff Reports

Norco – At the Melanie Smith-Rice State Farm Office, 24-hour good neighbor service is at the forefront.  Smith-Rice is confident that she can meet your needs for all insurance and financial services, and promises to wow you with expert professional service.

A State Farm Agent since 1985 and a Corona resident since 1971, Smith-Rice understands the needs of the community and has worked hard to provide a palette of services that makes one-stop-shopping easy and affordable.  Along with Auto insurance, Smith-Rice provides Home Owners and Renters Insurance.

“A home is a big investment, so let’s make sure you have enough coverage at the right rate,” says Smith-Rice.  As well, protecting your personal property may be more affordable than you think.  “The average person has over $200,000 worth of stuff that is probably not covered under your landlord’s policy.  That’s where our State Farm Renters insurance comes into play,” she adds.

More important than the care of your property is the care of your family.  Along with Life Insurance, the Melanie Smith-Rice State Farm Office can provide various types of health insurance, including Long-Term Care should you become unable to care for yourself.

And for the business owner, Smith-Rice says, “I understand the needs of a business owner like you.  Together we can help protect your business and plan a roadmap for your financial future.

As if all this weren’t enough, the Melanie Smith-Rice State Farm Office can provide you with financial services such as Mutual Funds, Annuities, and even Banking (yes, Banking!), including Bank Accounts, Credit Cards, and Loans.

Don’t wait another minute to help ensure your family’s well being.  Call the Melanie Smith-Rice State Farm Office today, and get peace of mind in return.  A staff of professional experts is standing by at (951) 734-5290, or Toll-Free at (888) 734-5292.  They are located at 2027 River Road in Norco, in the Stater Bros. shopping center at Second Street and River Road.

 

One Pot Italian Wedding Soup

ONE-POT ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP

with Pork Meatballs and Kale 

By Hello Freshbwitalian-wedding-soup-92e6ff40-1 

Cooking Time: 35 min.

Servings: 2

Nutrition: Calories 678

Ingredients:

  • Yellow Onion- 1
  • Carrot- 1
  • Garlic- 2 Cloves
  • Ground Pork- 8 oz.
  • Ricotta Cheese- ¼ Cup
  • Panko Breadcrumbs- 1 TBSP
  • Italian Seasoning- 1 TBSP
  • Chicken Stock Concentrates- 2
  • Israeli Couscous- ½ Cup
  • Kale- 4 oz.
  • Parmesan Cheese- ¼ Cup

Preparation:

  1. Prep. Wash and dry all produce. Halve, peel, and chop onion. Peel carrot, then halve lengthwise. Slice into thin halfmoons. Mince or grate garlic.
  2. Make meatball mix. Combine pork, ¼ cup ricotta cheese, 2 TBSP panko, a pinch of salt, half the garlic, and half the Italian seasoning in a large bowl. Gently mix just until blended.
  3. Start soup. Heat a large drizzle of olive oil in a medium pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrot, remaining garlic, remaining Italian seasoning, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook until softened, 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add 4 cups water and stock concentrates. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let sim
  4. Form meatballs. While soup simmers, form meatballs: shape meatball mix into round balls (use about a heaping TBSP for each). Repeat until all of mixture is used. TIP: Be gentle with the meat— overworking it will cause the meatballs to become dense.
  5. Finish soup. Stir couscous into soup, then carefully drop in meatballs. Return to a simmer and cook until meatballs are no longer pink on outside, about 3 minutes. Add half the kale from the package (use the rest as you like). Cook until leaves are tender and couscous is al dente, about 4 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  6. Finish and serve. Ladle soup into bowls. Sprinkle Parmesan over each bowl and serve.

City Council Recap for January

By Tiana Goegebuer

The January 11th, 2017 City Council Meeting was attended by Councilmembers Todd Rigby, Adam Rush, and Brandon Plott were present, as well as Mayor Joseph Tessari and Mayor Pro Tem Clint Lorimore. The invocation was led by Pastor James Turner from Eastvale Bible Church.

The Council held a Closed Session meeting, and no reportable actions were taken as a result, and the meeting then progressed on to the Presentations and Announcements section. Representatives from the Corona-Norco Unified School District (CNUSD) discussed the Eastvale Health Screening, and then progressed to the Public Comment section.

In the Public Comments, there were two speakers; one who wished to address the mail theft in his area, and the other who asked the Council to find more proactive ways to deal with things such as mail theft and littering.

The Consent Calendar was approved 5-0.

Next, in the Public Hearings section, Item 8.1 was discussed by several members of the community before the Council moved to pull the Item from the calendar or the evening. IT was approved 5-0.

In the City Council Business section, Items 9.6 and 9.7, the appointment of the Public Safety Commission and the Planning Commission positions were addressed first.

Item 9.1, an update of the maternity homes and the enforcement actions taken was presented by the City Manager.

Item 9.2, Consideration of an Ad-Hoc Committee to Discuss Possible Solutions for Maternity Homes, was discussed, and two Councilmembers will serve on the committee, with Mayor Tessari serving as an alternate.

Item 9.3 involved the Community Fruit Tree Public-Private Partnership Memorandum of Understanding. It was approved 5-0.

Item 9.4, the Chandler Station (Fire Station No. 51) Update was presented by Bob Williamson, the project and construction manager for the build.

Item 9.5 had to do with the Acceptance and Quitclaim of Storm Drain Easement for Eastvale MDP on certain lines and parcels.

The Meeting adjourned with closing statements from the City Staff and Councilmembers.

The January 25th, 2017 City Council Meeting was attended by Councilmembers Todd Rigby, Adam Rush, and Brandon Plott were present, as well as Mayor Joseph Tessari and Mayor Pro Tem Clint Lorimore. The invocation was led by Pastor Rob Norris from The Crossings church. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Rush.

In the Presentations/Announcements portion of the meeting, an update was provided by the Public Safety Commission, an introduction of the JCSD Community Affairs Supervisor was presented, a plaque was given to Chief Deputy Jason Horton for his service to the City, and the new president of Norco College came to speak and introduce himself to the Council. Student Liaison Natalie Diaz gave her report on upcoming and current happenings in the Eastvale schools.

In the Public Comment section, a resident came forward to speak about the mailbox break-ins and theft in Eastvale, another resident complained about the traffic around Rosa Parks Elementary School, one implored the Councilmembers to continue taking action against maternity homes.

The Consent Calendar was approved 5-0. There were no Public Hearings.

Item 8.1, the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report was presented and approved 5-0.

Items 8.2, the Acceptance of the 2016 State Homeland Security Grant Award, and Item 8.3, the Acceptance of the Emergency Management Performance Grant, were both approved 5-0.

Item 8.4 stated additional programs offered by Waste Management, and was approved 4-1, with Councilmember Rush voting ‘no’.

Item 8.5 was an update on the Roadway Adoption Program was presented and approved 5-0.

Item 8.6, a Quitclaim of Presidio Road Storm Drain was given, and it passed 5-0.

The Meeting adjourned with closing statements from the City Staff and Councilmembers.

 

Non-Permitted Food Distribution at City Park

By Corona PD

The Corona Police Department has been working closely with County of Riverside Department of Environmental Health and local clergy members in order to work on a solution to the safety concerns regarding non-permitted food distribution at City Park.

Safety concerns that are being addressed include unsafe play areas for children, unusable public restrooms due to debris and inhabitation, and the possibility of persons becoming sick due to food borne illnesses. The growing number of our homeless citizens who frequent City Park for the non-permitted distribution of food has also negatively affected the surrounding residential and business community. These concerns include sleeping in the doorways of businesses, trespassing onto private property, and the accumulation of human waste in public spaces.

In order to educate the public about the ways non-permitted food distribution affects the surrounding residential and business communities, the Corona Police Department’s HOPE (Homeless, Outreach & Psychological Evaluation) Team has contacted many of the groups currently providing food in the park. The HOPE Team facilitated conversations with these groups and explained the safety concerns for homeless citizens, as well as the general public who use the park. The Corona PD has also met with members of the local clergy to discuss the safety and community concerns and to search for a solution. The members of the clergy and the Corona PD have both expressed their commitment to continue to meet and develop a solution to this issue.

As a first step in order to relieve some of the safety concerns, the City of Corona will post signs at City Park educating the public of the violation of existing California Health and Safety Codes related to non-permitted distribution of food. These signs will be clearly posted in the near future in order to discourage the non-permitted distribution of food.

Going forward, the HOPE Team, along with other Corona Police officers, will monitor City Park for the non-permitted distribution of food, and for a period of time will focus on the educational process rather than the enforcement process to inform those who have become accustomed to providing non-permitted food to our homeless citizens on the legal requirements to continue doing so.

For groups who wish to continue feeding the homeless at City Park, a “Special Use Permit” will be required by the City of Corona as well as a “Food Distribution Permit” required by the County of Riverside Department of Environmental Health. The process for both permits can be initiated simultaneously however the City permit must be granted prior to County permit approval. For further details on how to obtain a “Special Use Permit” from the City of Corona, please visit our Community Development Department at City Hall or go to www.DiscoverCorona.com. To obtain a “Food Distribution Permit” please contact the County of Riverside Department of Environmental Health at 951-273-9140 or visit their website at www.rivcoeh.org.

If you have any questions about the information provided please contact Lieutenant Alan Lorton at 951-736-2281 or email Alan.Lorton@DiscoverCorona.com.

Harada Heritage Park Served Its Purpose !

By Tiana Goegebuer harada-park

After having been famously stuck in a 6-year drought, a series of powerful winter storms has brought some much-needed rainfall to Southern California. According to the L.A. Times, since the beginning of October, Los Angeles has received more than 13 inches of rain. This amount is 216% of the normal rainfall of this time of year, which the National Weather Service states is 6.26 inches.

Eastvale has experienced its fair share of rain over the course of the last few weeks as well. On Sunday, January 22nd, the rain poured down for a period of at least 5 hours straight before lightening to a drizzle. Due to the unusual amount of water suddenly found in the city, Eastvale’s own Harada Heritage Park found itself almost completely under water.

The 32-acre park in Eastvale doubles as a storm basin in the event of excessive rainfall, just like that which was experienced on the 22nd. Harada serves as a place for the rain that falls on many streets to drain in the attempt to avoid flooding on the roads. The basin portion of the park—normally home to recreational sports and the Concerts in the Park during the summer—captures the water and later drains out after the flooding has ceased. The collected runoff will either percolate into the ground or flow into the surrounding storm drains. This system helps to create a safer environment for the homes in our community, and serves to control the flooding in the streets.

On the 22nd of January at approximately 7 p.m., Harada Heritage Park was filled to the brim with rainwater, to the point that it was nearly reaching the parking lot at the top of the stairs. The following morning, the water level had dramatically receded in spite of the continuous rainfall. A few days after that, the water had completely drained. Thanks to Eastvales great planning system our multi-purpose park returned back to normal just as quickly as it became a temporary “Lake”. It is once again ready for our amazing Community Sports and Music!

 

Gateway MedSpa

 

By Racine Guajardo img_6737-2

Feeling the need for pampering after the demanding holiday season? Gateway MedSpa has opened its doors in Eastvale to provide just what your skin and body deserve.

Dr. Fortunata Mendoza, MD is a Board Certified Dermatologist and owner of Gateway MedSpa who has over 35 years of experience as a Dermatologist including experience as a Professor in Dermatology.

Dr. Mendoza states, “We have the purest intentions for our patients and that is achieving and maintaining their skin’s health.  Our staff is highly trained and knowledgeable of the products and treatments that we offer.  We have exceptional work ethics beyond compare. Our compassion and relationship with our patients is unmatched

 

Gateway MedSpa treats a variety of skin conditions and offers services and products to help patients achieve healthy, glowing skin. They offer the latest technology in body sculpting with a laser treatment, SculpSure , which permanently destroys 24% of fat cells in only 25 minutes where the laser is applied. Gateway MedSpa is the only location within the surrounding areas of Eastvale that offers SculpSure. Also, they have several services and products to give their patients a youthful appearance by removing age spots, reducing wrinkles, and tightening skin. They are the premier destination in Eastvale for Botox and fillers. These are the services they offer:

 

 

  • Botox
  • Fillers (Juvederm)
  • Body Sculpting
  • Wrinkle reduction
  • Fat reduction
  • Skin tightening
  • Skin rejuvenation
  • Customized Facials
  • Medical Grade Peels
  • Electrocautery
  • Cryotherapy for Acne & Pre-Cancerous Lesions)
  • Medical Dermatology consults, care and treatment

 

 

Gateway MedSpa wants customers to know they offer special packages for all occasions. “We can customize package pricing for special occasions such as birthday, bridal/bachelorette, anniversary, and couples to name a few.”

January 26, will be the official Grand Opening for Gateway MedSpa and will be offering the following specials:

Grand opening specials

SCULPSURE- 25% off each treatment if booked and paid that day (regularly 10% off for a 2 visit package; regularly 15% off a 3 visit package)

PELLEVE- 20% off for a 3 visit package of Pelleve treatments if booked and paid that day (regularly 10% off)

BOTOX- $9/unit, minimum 20 units (regular price $12/unit)

JUVEDERM- $450 per syringe if booked and paid that day (regular price $550 per syringe)

MEDICAL GRADE PEELS- book any peel and get a free ZO Skin Health Gift

CUSTOMIZED FACIALS- book any facial and get a free Jane Iredale Mineral Cosmetic color match and make-over as well as a free Jane Iredale gift.

 

Come join them for their special ribbon cutting ceremony at 4:30pm. Gateway MedSpa is located at 6080 Hamner Avenue Suite 102, Eastvale, CA 91752. They are in the Gateway Shopping Center right next to Amazing Lash Studio and Chase Bank.

 

Gateway MedSpa is serving the following areas; Eastvale, Corona, Riverside, Jurupa Valley, Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario, Chino, Chino Hills, San Bernardino and welcome the entire Inland Empire. Patients have also driven from Pasadena, Los Angeles, Diamond Bar, Walnut, Anaheim, Irvine and various cities across Los Angeles and Orange Counties. Dr. Mendoza says, “Their willingness to drive shows how our patients trust our care and appreciate our warm hospitality in addition to achieving results.” You may visit Gateway MedSpa on various social media accounts such as: Web @ www.gatewaymedspa,com  Follow them @GatewayMedSpa on Facebook, Instagram, Snap Chat, RealSelf and Twitter!

 

“Let us be the Gateway to your skin’s health,” and “Achieving skin health together” is Gateway MedSpa’s motto!

JJ’s Journey Through Gotham

“Batman has no limits”- Bruce Wayne, The Dark Knight

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By Racine Guajardo

Bruce Wayne said it best, “Batman has no limits,” Just as Batman put no limits on himself, neither does Jeremiah (JJ)! Despite all the health obstacles that JJ has already been through, he continues to prevail as his favorite superhero Batman. Much like Batman had his sidekick; JJ is in hopes to get his very own Robin!

Mother of JJ, Nicole, noticed at about 12 months old when the switch from “formula” to food saying, “We noticed JJ would gag, smell his foods, refuse to eat certain textures,” and “ JJ was also not babbling or saying words, he made no eye contact which was different from his older siblings development.”

JJ’s family was encouraged to take him to Inland Regional Center where he received his first diagnosis of Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD).

According to Star Institute, “Sensory processing refers to the way the nervous system receives messages from the senses and turns them into appropriate motor and behavioral responses. Whether you are biting into a sandwich, riding a bicycle, or reading a book, your successful completion of the activity requires accurate processing of sensation.SPD exists when sensory signals are either not detected or don’t get organized into appropriate responses.”

At eleven months old is when Nicole initially started to see abnormal behavior but more intense as he got older stating, “Though we had “some” answers something wasn’t sitting right with me, JJ started becoming aggressive, he was still non verbal, he became self harming he would harm his sister and others, he was walking on his toes, refusing to eat, he wouldn’t interact with anyone,” said Nicole.

After reading and doing some research, Nicole felt that JJ had autism. After several doctor visits and asking questions, at two and half years old, JJ was officially diagnosed with Autism.

According to Autism Society, “Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex developmental disability; signs typically appear during early childhood and affect a person’s ability to communicate, and interact with others. Some of the behaviors associated with autism include delayed learning of language; difficulty making eye contact or holding a conversation; difficulty with executive functioning, which relates to reasoning and planning; narrow, intense interests; poor motor skills’ and sensory sensitivities.” The Autism Society provided a list of signs to look for in children: Lack of or delay in spoken language, Repetitive use of language and/or motor mannerisms (e.g., hand-flapping, twirling objects), Little or no eye contact, Lack of interest in peer relationships, Lack of spontaneous or make-believe play, and Persistent fixation on parts of objects.

After several months have passed, Nicole started noticing some more abnormal responses in JJ where he started to stare off. She proceeds to take him to more doctor appointments saying, “We see a Neurologist and have to go through an EEG and some blood work, where things come back normal but he’s still staring off a lot.”  After pushing for a five day hospital stay, Nicole and family find out these staring spells are now seizures saying, “He’s having them all day long, we have to have an MRI done which means he will be under general anesthesia, my poor baby is going to be knocked out! I was so scared but knew this had to be done, and once again nothing was found.”

A few days later JJ has a horrible reaction to a medication, where he is now having a status Epilepticus seizure which was a seizure that was longer than five minutes that  would continue for several hours.  he was taken by ambulance and the paramedics couldn’t stop his seizure by the time we got to the hospital he was still seizing and still unresponsive. They immediately gave him rescue meds which did nothing, once I demanded for that to be stopped he recovered however couldn’t walk, couldn’t talk.

Just when we thought we had all the answers we needed to help our child we were told JJ’s EEG at CHLA showed a rare, and catastrophic epilepsy called Lennox Gastaut Syndrome which is a hard to treat resistant to medication form of epilepsy.

According to the Epilepsy Foundation, Epilepsy is a brain disorder that causes seizures, which is a change in the normal brain activity. Seizures can last anywhere from a few seconds to several minutes. There are over 40 types of epilepsy with different causes and different types of seizures. About 300,000 American children under the age of 14 have epilepsy, it may be a lifelong challenge affecting many areas of life. Seizures in children have many causes. Common causes of childhood seizures or epilepsy included: fever, genetic causes, head injury, infections of the brain and its coverings, lack of oxygen to the brain, hydrocephalus (excess water in the brain cavities), disorders of brain development

JJ has failed five different medications; the family is currently discussing surgery, as well as the discussion every parent dreads with a child with epilepsy – sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP).  When the seizures are not controlled, the person can have seizures during their sleep and the risk is extremely high.

However, JJ is soon to be four years old and is now verbal with speaking four to five word sentences, he has made four little friends that he knows by name, he is obsessed with superheroes especially Batman, he loves fruit snacks and now eats things he wouldn’t before, through his therapy and making small goals he’s achieving things people said he wouldn’t.

The family says, “Jeremiah has shown us amazing strength and has been fighting a courageous battle but as his family and seeing how hard it has been on him, we feel it’s best to get OUR hero his very own hero to help him through his good and bad days of this journey. Someone to help guide him and make his worst days not as bad.”

The family is hoping to raise enough money to get JJ a service dog that can help retrieve a phone, alert a caregiver, alert them to a seizure beforehand so they can get Jeremiah to safety, the dog will be able to apply deep pressure therapy to calm his anxiety, a dog can help from eloping is to just name a few benefits. Nicole expressed how thankful she is that her husband works hard enough to allow her to stay home with JJ however stated, “In order to get Jeremiah a service animal we would love to speed up the process and help fundraise with Little Angels service dogs.”

 

You may visit JJ’s Journey on Facebook, and if you wish to donate in helping JJ receive his very own hero, you can go to https://www.youcaring.com/jj-743830

Giving From The Heart

 

ByWVUSD dsc_0006

DIAMOND BAR- Beanies, Food & Friends (BFF) is an initiative started by Castle Rock Elementary second grade teachers Jill Wilson-Fairbanks and Rosemarie Alvarez, who thought it would be nice to make beanies for women going through chemotherapy.

For the past several weeks, the new group has been gathering in Wilson-Fairbanks’ classroom each Monday afternoons to laugh, loom, share techniques, and enjoy snacks. Both teachers said their personal experience with cancer sparked a desire to help others. “It just comes from my heart!” Wilson-Fairbanks said. “I have always wanted to find a way to give back and I feel like I was called to do this!”

During the holidays, Wilson-Fairbanks wanted to make some beanies for her mother who is currently undergoing treatment. When she couldn’t find any knit caps that were “soft” enough, she found a YouTube video and taught herself to use a loom. Then she decided to expand the giving by making beanies for other patients at the hospital.

Wilson-Fairbanks said her second-grade team wanted to help the moment they learned of her endeavor. The “BFF” group officially launched after Alvarez suggested they invite all staff members on the Diamond Bar campus. Wilson-Fairbanks has happily taught each volunteer to how make the colorful knit hats.

The BFFs also take turns bringing snacks and teaching each other new yarn skills – like adding cute pompom toppers. “It is amazing to have so many people around me with such big hearts.  I feel a special bond with these ladies!” she said. To date, the compassionate and crafty girls have completed over 35 beanies that were donated to the University of California Irvine infusion center on February 15.

 

Corona Woman Sentenced to over 2 Years in Federal Prison for Embezzling more than $500,000 from her Employer

By U.S. Attorney’s Office 

Santa Ana– A Corona woman who embezzled more than $500,000 from her employer, an Irvine-based property management company, has been sentenced to serve 27 months in federal prison.

Kristina Hosea, 46, of Corona, was sentenced yesterday by United States District Judge Cormac J. Carney, who also ordered the defendant to pay $515,619 restitution.

Hosea pleaded guilty in 2015 to one count of wire fraud and admitted that she stole money from her employer, Advanced Real Estate Services, Inc. (ARES), where she worked as the assistant to the president.

“This defendant stole funds for years to pay for rent, her cars, a retirement account and a quinceanera for her daughter,” said United States Attorney Eileen M. Decker. “Businesses place trust in their employees who handle their finances, and crimes like this defendant’s harm the business and all of the business’ employees.”

According to court documents, Hosea was responsible for reviewing and approving invoices, as well as preparing checks to be signed by the company president. She was also provided a company credit card to be used only for business purposes.

From at least September 2008 and through May 2014, Hosea knowingly defraud ARES by wire company funds to her personal bank account and cashing at least 100 ARES checks made payable to her and others for non-business expenses. She also used company credit cards to make purchases unrelated to the company’s business.

In order to conceal her actions and avoid detection, Hosea altered and modified bank and credit card statements, created phony invoices and deleted records of checks from the company’s computers.

“The defendant supplemented her income with stolen company funds and became accustomed to living beyond her means by regularly defrauding her employer,” said Deirdre Fike, the Assistant Director in Charge of the FBI’s Los Angeles Field Office. “Ultimately, the greed which led to her criminal actions came under scrutiny and she will pay for her crime behind bars and through court-ordered restitution.”

Judge Carney ordered the defendant to begin serving her prison sentence by February 21.

This case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Gregory W. Staples of the Santa Ana Branch Office

Military Banner Program :Applications are now being accepted

By City of Eastvale imagejpeg_0

The City of Eastvale is now accepting applications for the Military Banner Program for the May 2017 installation.

The Military Banner Program recognizes and honors Eastvale residents that are serving on active duty in the United States Armed Forces.

To be eligible for the Military Banner Program, a service person must:

  • Be an Eastvale resident or is the spouse, mother, father, daughter, son, brother, sister, grandchild, or legal guardian of a current City of Eastvale resident. Proof of residency will be verified by a provided driver’s license or other form of identification and a recent utility bill listing an Eastvale address; and
  • Be serving on active duty. For the purpose of this program, active duty is defined as twelve (12) months of continuous service in the United States Armed Forces.

-At the time of application submittal, a minimum of six (6) months must be remaining of active duty service.

 

Limited funding is available and banners will be approved on a first come first serve basis. Approved military banners will be installed along Archibald Avenue in May 2017.

This program is subject to all terms and conditions of the Military Banner Program Policy.

An application must be submitted with a copy of the applicant’s driver’s license, utility bill and photo of the service person by March 15, 2017. Applications can be download here and submitted via email to info@EastvaleCA.gov or mailed to:

City of Eastvale Military Banner Program

12363 Limonite Avenue, Suite 910

Eastvale, CA 91752

Dreams Become Reality When You Believe In Yourself

By Nancy Stoops

Licensed Marriage Family Therapist

Nancy Stoops M.A., M.F.T Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

We all have dreams for our life.  Why is it that some of us turn our dreams into reality and some of us just keep dreaming?  Why do some of us find the motivation to make our dreams come true and others just give up?  I believe we are all capable of getting what we want from our lives.  I also think we all have the potential to grow into somebody that we are proud of being.  I think what sets a person apart is they believe they can or they believe they can’t.

I find it very sad when I see somebody with a vision of what their life could be, yet they think they can’t ever obtain the life they are suppose to have.  This person somehow has never been taught to believe in themselves and now gets cheated out of the life they should have had.  This is where really effective parenting is so very essential.  We also need to help those not so effectively parented reach for the sky as well.  We need to not give up on our dreams, ourselves and each other.

Dreams can become our wonderful reality if we create a plan with the correct steps.  Think about every other goal that you have met and the plan that was made up of baby steps.  I promise you that if you have a dream and want it to become your reality all you have to do is trust yourself and take the steps that turn dreams into reality.  The first step is having the faith and trust inside yourself to believe that you can do it.  Never lose sight of the already wonderful you and think of your plan as just adding to that wonderful person!!!!!!!!!!!!

This article was written by Nancy Stoops M.A., M.F.T.  Nancy is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.  She has a private practice in Diamond Bar and is currently accepting new clients; she is also a motivational speaker who can inspire your employees or group members.  Nancy runs free family support groups, a group on loss for seniors, and groups on how to manage anger.    For more information about any of these services feel free to contact her at (909)229-0727.You may e-mail Nancy at nancyjstoops@verizon.net. You may purchase Nancy’s books Live Heal and Grow and Midnight the Therapy Dog at Amazon.com.