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Simple Ways to Incorporate Exercise into Your Daily Life

By StatePoint

When constantly struggling to juggle the unending daily responsibilities of both work and family life, trying to squeeze in time to exercise can be a daunting task.

Throughout the day, you may be faced with the difficult choice: to move or not to move. Luckily, there are many simple changes you can incorporate into your daily routine to squeeze in that extra bit of movement, such as parking a bit farther away from your destination or opting to take the stairs versus riding the elevator.

Additionally, experts recommend isometrics, a form of exercise that involves tensing muscles without moving them, which has been shown to be an effective way to increase strength and boost metabolism, as well as maintain a healthy weight and improve overall health — all in ways that fit a busy schedule.

In fact, with just 15 minutes per day, isometric exercises have proven to increase strength by 30 percent over six weeks, according to studies. Among its many health benefits, isometrics can also improve stamina, combat osteoporosis, reduce pain and even lower blood pressure.

While it’s often today’s technology that keeps people strapped to their chairs and chained to their couches, certain new technological advancements encourage just the opposite, serving as exceptional healthy lifestyle resources. One such program harnessing the benefits of isometrics is Activ5 from Activbody. This new and innovative portable, handheld fitness device works with a downloadable companion app to coach users through fun and simple five-minute, low-impact isometric workouts that can be performed discreetly at work, in the comfort of home or when traveling. Featuring over 100 unique workouts personalized for users’ individual fitness levels, it includes a suite of games to make fitness more fun — as though you have an enthusiastic, animated personal trainer right in your pocket.

“Most of us sit way too much. Although we all want to be more fit, for many of us it’s nearly impossible to carve out time to get to the gym,” says Activbody CEO, Leo Griffin. “We wanted to create a way for people to get a full body workout quickly and effectively during their downtime, while still having fun and being entertained.”

The Activ5 app also measures data such as strength, precision and other personal metrics, giving users an opportunity to track their progress. To learn more about isometric exercise or to download the app, visit TryActiv5.com.

While the idea of heading to the gym after a jam-packed day may sound exhausting, making health a priority and incorporating some extra movement in your day is easier than ever before. Whether it’s as simple as playing with the kids in the yard or squeezing in a five-minute game using a fitness app at your desk, by keeping fitness fun and convenient, you will be more likely to embrace it as part of a healthy lifestyle.

 

Gateway MedSpa

Eastvale – Feeling the need for some Spring cleaning with your beauty routine?  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 ethic 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  fat cells in only 25 minutes in each treatment area. 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 carry medical grade products by ZO Skin Health and Skin Ceuticals for your home skin care regimen.  To cover all bases, they also carry an amazing make up line by Jane Iredale.  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
  • Micro-Needling
  • Oxygen Facials
  • Vitamin B12 injections
  • Dermaplane

Spring and May Specials:

Oxygen Facials: $99 Special  ($125 value)

Micro-Needling: Purchase 5 treatments and receive the 6th treatment half off

Vitamin B12 Injections: Purchase a package of 5 for $125 and receive the 6th free

Refer a Friend and you will both receive $25 off towards your next purchase of a treatment/service.

Beach Body Package Special!  Includes: 2 sculpsure treatment areas, 2 Pelleve, 5 Vitamin B12 Injections

 

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.”

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!

 

 

Chicken Recipe

By Hello Fresh

 

Cooking Time:  30 mins

Servings: 4

Nutrition: 540 Calories

Ingredients:

24 Oz. Yukon Gold Potatoes

1/2 Cup Panko Breadcrumbs

1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese

2 Tsp. Garlic Powder

24 Oz. Chicken Breasts

6 Tbsp Sour Cream

1 Lemon

10 Oz. Baby Spinach

 

Preparation:

  1. Prep and roast potatoes. Wash and dry all produce. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Cut potatoes into 3/4-inch cubes. Toss on a baking sheet with a drizzle of olive oil and a large pinch of salt and pepper. Roast in oven until lightly browned and tender, about 25 mins, tossing halfway through.
  2. Make crust. Meanwhile, combine panko, Parmesan, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a small bowl.
  3. Pound chicken. Place a chicken breast between two pieces of plastic wrap. Pound with a rolling pin, mallet, or heavy-bottomed pan until 1/2-inch thick. Season with salt and pepper. Repeat with remaining chicken breasts.
  4. Crust and bake chicken. Place chicken on a lightly oiled baking sheet and brush tops with 2 tbsp sour cream. Press panko mixture into sour cream. Bake in oven until chicken is cooked through and crust is crispy, 12-15 mins.
  5. Make salad. Halve lemon. Cut one half into wedges. In a large bowl, combine 1 tbsp sour cream (you’ll have some left over), a large drizzle of olive oil, a squeeze of lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper. When potatoes are done, add to bowl along with spinach and toss to coat evenly. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Plate and serve. Divide salad between plates and top with chicken. Serve with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over.

Uniqueness of Christianity

By  Pastor Ed Moreno

Jesus said in John 14:6: “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” This claim rankles people like no other. Christians have been called arrogant, narrow-minded, and bigoted for saying Jesus is the only way to God. But the thing is, Jesus is the one who says that. Christians are just relating what Jesus said.

Part of the reason why this claim is so controversial is because it strikes at the core of three great myths about religion. I’ll briefly address the first one. The first myth says: “When you get down to it, all religions are basically the same.” The truth is that there are major differences between the religions of the world. And Christianity is like no other.  Christianity’s uniqueness is rooted in the uniqueness of Jesus himself.

Someone once noted that other religious leaders say, “Follow me and I’ll show you how to find truth.”  But Jesus says, “I am the truth.”

Other religious leaders say, “Follow me and I’ll show you the way to salvation.”  But Jesus says,  “I am the way to eternal life in heaven.”

Other religious leaders say, “Follow me and I’ll show you how to become enlightened.”  But Jesus says, “I am the light.”

Other religious leaders say, “Follow me and I’ll show you the door that leads to God.”   But Jesus says, “I am the door.”

Then Jesus adds, “So follow Me.”

What the different religions of the world teach contradict each other, so let’s not pretend they are all true. That’s irrational. They can’t all be true. What one needs to look for is who authenticated their claims.  Jesus claimed to be divinity and the only way to God, so how does he back up his claims? Jesus backs up his claims with unique credentials that make him uniquely credible.

For example, Jesus fulfilled dozens of centuries-old prophecies against all mathematical odds of probability. And unlike other religious leaders, Jesus performed great miracles that further authenticated his claim of being God’s one and only Son. And in the most spectacular demonstration of his deity, Jesus fulfilled his own prediction by rising from the grave after three days exactly as he said he would. And this was witnessed by more than 500 people.  No other religious leader ever did the powerful things Jesus did.  So, it’s not narrow-minded to say Jesus is the only way to God if the overwhelming evidence supports that claim.

New Day Christian Church meets Sundays at 9:30 and 11 a.m.  They are located at 7155 Hamner Avenue, at Schleisman Road, next to the Fire Station.  For more information, call (951) 278-8367, or visit http://www.newdaycc.net.

Where He Leads

By Pastor Dennis Morales

Be strong and of good courage…for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”  – Joshua 1:9

The children of Israel were ready to cross the Jordan into the Promise Land, but there was one thing in their way, the Jordan.  It was Harvest and it was a torrent of rushing water and virtually impassible (Joshua 3:15).  God instructed Joshua that they were to cross regardless.  God added He will be with them and He would make the Jordan passable.  In a “step of faith,” the priests were instructed to go first and to take the Ark of the Covenant and start the process.  God said when the feet of the priests dip in the edge of the water that the waters would part.  So God lead them and parted the waters the moment the priests dipped their feet in the water just as He said He would.  God also told the priests to stand on the dry river bed until every last person had crossed.  Why?  The Ark of the Covenant stands as a reminder of God’s presence.  He wanted the people to know He was with them as they passed through the waters.  Where is God leading you?  Does it seem difficult or impossible?  Remember wherever God leads you, He will be with you.  Daniel was lead to the Lion’s den as a result of his faithfulness to God but God shut the mouths of the Lions.  Jesus told His disciples “I am with you always” (Matthew 28:20).  God reminds His people in Scripture “I will never leave you nor forsake you” (Hebrews 13:5).  God’s strength is realized in allowing God’s leading.

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.

 

Hands Down

By Pastor Rob Norris

Put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.
Colossians 3:12

In a classic Sunday comic strip from Charles Schulz, creator of Peanuts, Linus is eating a sandwich and Lucy is nearby as he begins to ponder. “Hands are fascinating things,” he says. “I like my hands. I think I have nice hands. My hands seem to have a lot of character. These are hands which may someday accomplish great things. These are hands which may someday do marvelous works. They may build mighty bridges, or heal the sick, or hit home runs, or write soul-stirring novels. These are hands which may someday change the course of destiny!”

A moment of silence. Then Lucy’s one-line reply: “They’ve got jelly on them.”

Even as we laugh, we know that Lucy’s comment is typical of the way she treats other people.  unfortunately, it is also a picture of how you can treat your spouse. Rather than encouraging your spouse and building him or her up, you choose instead of be the voice of criticism and harsh reality.

Dr. John Gottman, a leading expert in sociological research, conducted a 10-year study to determine the types of communication — both verbal and nonverbal — The four critical elements he determined as being the most detrimental.

  • Criticism — nagging, deflating, picking at each other
  • Contempt — rolling your eyes, discounting the other’s value
  • Defensiveness — refusing to hear the truth or to deal with self
  • Stonewalling — retreating, withdrawing, not saying anything

Live it:

Take a look at how you are relating with one another and see how you can use attitudes and words to strengthen and encourage one another.
Pray

Invite the Lord to intervene every time you feel like saying something you shouldn’t..

 

Join us Easter Sunday for a Easter Celebration Service and Egg Hunt, Meeting @ 10:00 at River Heights Intermediate School 7227 Scholar Way, Eastvale CA.

 

 

Eastvale’s Newest Retail Development To Open This Fall

Eastvale Marketplace Will be Anchored by a Smart & Final Extra! Grocery Store

City of Eastvale

EASTVALE –Evergreen Devco, Inc. broke ground on its 73,000-square-foot retail development in Eastvale, California, in January. The retail development, Eastvale Marketplace, comprises 7.64 acres on the northeast corner of Limonite and Sumner Avenues, and is expected to open this fall.

“Eastvale is one of the fastest-growing cities in the State of California and is a very special community,” said Chris Bergren, Principal of Evergreen Development. “Eastvale is a young, affluent and family-oriented community with a great culture.”

Eastvale Marketplace will be anchored by Smart & Final’s new Smart & Final Extra! grocery store concept. At 30,560-square-feet in size, it will provide all of the basic grocery necessities and a whole lot more.

The Smart & Final Extra! store at Eastvale Marketplace will also speak to consumers seeking a healthier lifestyle. The store will offer larger sections of fresh and frozen foods, organic and natural products, and bulk food items. Shoppers will find larger sections of produce, along with oven-roasted chicken and other daily-needs items in convenient sizes.

In addition to the grocery store, Eastvale Marketplace will feature three additional retail pads and two shop buildings for additional tenants, which will include a mix of tenants, including a Les Schwab Tire Center and a Pacific Dental Services office.

“We’ve received a lot of interest in Eastvale Marketplace from restaurants and service-oriented retailers,” said Bergren. “To date, we have tenant commitments for 92 percent of the development. We will make more announcements soon, as we know that residents and visitors are looking forward to hearing what restaurants and retailers will open at Eastvale Marketplace.”

Santa Ana-based Moorefield Construction is the contractor for Eastvale Marketplace, which was designed by Pasadena-based McKently Malak Architects.

“Evergreen kept our community in mind when collaborating with City staff to create a shared vision for Eastvale Marketplace,” said Mayor Joseph Tessari. “Eastvale Marketplace will provide a mix of restaurants and retailers who can serve the needs of our growing community and create a broad range of jobs to support our local workforce, both during construction, and when it opens this fall.”

Tenants interested in Eastvale Marketplace are encouraged to contact Chris Bergren at (310) 480-0128 or cbergren@evgre.com.

 

Rolling Stone

By Pastor Tim Eaton

Have you ever imagined yourself walking with Jesus back in His time here on earth? What kind of relationship would you have had with Him? Do you liken yourself to John, “The disciple whom Jesus loved?” Or would you be more like Peter, and deny Him three times even though you loved Him?

It’s hard to say what we would have done at the time, for the turmoil surrounding the arrest and crucifixion of Jesus was profound, to say the least. Even though the disciples walked with Him, followed Him, and learned from Him what was to come, they still had their doubts.

When the women brought spices to Jesus’ tomb and found the stone rolled away, they were astonished to find Him gone. In Luke 24, we read that Mary, Mary Magdalene and Joanna ran to tell the disciples what the angels had told them, yet they still did not believe. They had to see Him face to face.

What would you do when you saw the stone rolled away? Would you recall the words your Lord told you with joy? Matthew 27:63-64 says, “They told him, ‘Sir, we remember what that deceiver once said while he was still alive: ‘After three days I will rise from the dead.’ So we request that you seal the tomb until the third day. This will prevent his disciples from coming and stealing his body and then telling everyone he was raised from the dead!’” Obviously the Pharisees and Chief Priests had their doubts, too. It took several men to roll that stone into place, and guards stood watch those three days.

The good news is, He is Risen! We don’t have to doubt. “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,” (1 Peter 1:3).

Have no doubts; come and hear the real story of Easter. Join us for Holy Week services at Edgewater.

Palm Sunday: April 9, 10 a.m.

Good Friday: April 14, 7 p.m.

Sonrise Service, April 16, 6 a.m.; Pancake Breakfast 8 to 9:45 a.m.; Resurrection Celebration, 10 a.m.

Edgewater Lutheran Church meets Sundays at 10am at Harada Elementary, 12884 Oakdale Street., Eastvale, CA  92880. www.EdgewaterEastvale.org

City Of Eastvale City Council Notice Of Public Hearing

PROJECT NO. 12-0051

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Eastvale City Council will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, April 12, 2017, at 6:30 p.m. at Rosa Parks Elementary School located at 13830 Whispering Hills Drive, Eastvale, CA 92880, to consider the City of Eastvale Planning Commission’s recommendation of approval for the development of a new retail center with a Walmart Store on an approximately 24.68-acre site – Project No. 12-0051.

 The proposed project includes the following proposed  land use entitlements:

  • General Plan Amendment to change the land use designation for the eastern half of the project site from Light Industrial to Commercial Retail.
  • Change of Zone to change the zoning for the eastern half of the project site from Manufacturing-Service Commercial to General Commercial.
  • Tentative Tract Map No. 35061 for the subdivision of approximately 24.68 acres into five commercial parcels and one parcel for a stormwater detention and water quality basin.
  • Major Development Review for the development of an approximately 192,000-square-foot proposed Walmart store and associated improvements.
  • Conditional Use Permit to operate a drive-through pharmacy at the proposed Walmart store.
  • Two Conditional Use Permits to allow two drive-through facilities on two parcels located within the retail center, subject to future Major Development Review approval.
  • Conditional Use Permit to allow alcohol sales at the proposed Walmart store.
  • Conditional Use Permit to allow alcohol sales in a future gasoline service station located within the retail center.
  • Variance from the parking lot landscaping and shading requirements of the Zoning Code for a portion of the parking lot in front of the proposed Walmart store.

The project site is located at the southwest corner of Limonite Avenue and Archibald Avenue; Assessor’s Parcel Number 144-030-039. The project site is not located on a hazardous materials site that is listed under Government Code Section 65962.5. Applicant is Wal-Mart Real Estate Business Trust, c/o Matt Smith.

The City of Eastvale has completed an environmental impact report (EIR) for the proposed project in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to assess the potential for any significant environmental impacts associated with the proposed project. The EIR (State Clearinghouse No. 2015011020) was released for public and agency review on October 3, 2016, with the 45-day review period ending on November 17, 2016. The EIR and project file may be reviewed at Eastvale City Hall during business hours. The City Council will consider adoption of the EIR prior to making a decision on the project.

The EIR recommends the adoption of various mitigation measures that will reduce the project’s environmental impacts to a less than significant level as required under CEQA. The EIR identifies three areas in which environmental impacts cannot be mitigated to a less than significant level; namely, air quality, noise, and transportation. Because of these significant and unavoidable impacts, a Statement of Overriding Considerations has been prepared for adoption by the City Council prior to any decision to approve the project.

Any person may submit written comments prior to the public hearing or may appear in person before the City Council to be heard. Written comments may be mailed to the City of Eastvale City Clerk at Eastvale City Hall, 12363 Limonite Avenue, Suite 910, Eastvale, CA 91752. Any questions on the project may be directed to Eric Norris at (530) 574-4875 or via e-mail at enorris@eastvaleca.gov. To be presented to the Council at the meeting, all comments made in writing or via e-mail prior to the public hearing must be submitted and received by the City of Eastvale City Clerk no later than Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. Oral and written comments may be submitted directly to the City Council at the public hearing. If you challenge the project in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you raised at the public hearing as described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the Eastvale City Council prior to or at the public hearing.

Suspects Arrested In Mail Theft

Photo courtesy: Dickie Simmons

Staff Reports

 

Eastvale – Last week deputies announced that the Norco Sheriff’s office arrested four suspects for mail theft from homes in the City of Eastvale. Several more suspects were arrested, three from Corona, by the US Postal Service.

According to a press release, on March 28 around 2 am, Norco deputies located an unoccupied stolen vehicle in the 1600 block of Hamner Ave., Norco. While conducting further investigation, deputies located and detained four suspects at the scene. During a subsequent probation compliance search of their belongings, deputies located several hundred pieces of stolen mail, checks and credit cards in their possession. The mail was determined to have been recently stolen from the cities of Norco, Eastvale, Jurupa Valley and Ontario. Several locations victimized include, but are not limited to:

7000 block of Freesia Ct., Eastvale

7000 block of Ginko Ct., Eastvale

13000 block of Blue Ribbon Ln., Eastvale

14000 block of Orangevale Ave., Eastvale

3900 block of Pontiac Ave., Jurupa Valley

2100 block of 5th St., Norco

3000 block of S. Clover Ln., Ontario

All four suspects were arrested and booked into jail at the Robert Presley Detention Center for numerous crimes including conspiracy, mail theft, identity theft, possession of stolen property and vandalism. The suspects have been identified as:

Anthony Joey Marquez, a 22-year-old resident of Rialto

Janeen Alejandra Gutierrez, a 24-year-old resident of Rialto

Alejandra Tapia-Jimenez, a 24-year-old resident of San Bernardino

Jovanni Benitez, a 22-year-old resident of Loma Linda

The three arrested from Corona are Bernie Martinez 23, Kammi Leigh Vestesen, 24, and Paul Wagner 28.

In the federal case, a father and son team from Adelanto were arrested for mail theft. They went so far as to jump onto a moving USPS vehicle in an attempt to rob it.

“The brazen acts of these defendants demonstrate the lengths to which mail thieves will go, including jumping onto moving vehicles and attempting to rob secure post offices,” said United States Attorney Eileen M. Decker. “This case is the latest of several cases highlighting my office’s focus on criminals victimizing the Postal Service and its customers.”

If convicted of the conspiracy charge in the criminal complaint, the defendants each would face a statutory maximum sentence of five years in federal prison. A criminal complaint contains allegations that a defendant has committed a crime. Every defendant is presumed to be innocent until proven guilty in court.

One thing the USPS is doing to combat mail theft is a new program that will scan images of mail you are to receive. By April 14th, Informed Delivery will be available covering the majority of the United States.

The United Stated Postal Service now offers a service called “Informed Delivery.”  With Informed Delivery, the USPS is able to scan your mail each day and send images directly to you.

Get up to 10 mail piece images in your morning email, which can be viewed on any computer or a smart phone. Get more mail than that? Additional images are available for viewing on your online dashboard – in the same place you track your packages! Don’t worry if you are on travel; if you have email or online access, you can see much of the mail that will be delivered to your mailbox.

If you suspect your mail is stolen, you will know exactly what is missing when filing a police report.

Remember You Are Dust And To Dust You Shall Return

EV - Father PatrickBy Fr. Patrick Kirsch

“Remember you are dust and to dust you shall return.”  This admonition, graphically emphasized by the imposition of Ashes on our foreheads, sets the theme of Lent reminding us of our mortality and that one day we will go home to our Creator.  Just as God originally made humanity in grace, finding his creation “very good” we are called to conversion and to return to God in that same goodness.  Although sinners, we are able to regain that state of grace as we prepare for the Paschal Mystery by turning to God for help, asking him to cleanse us of our iniquities and renew within us a steadfast spirit.

LENT:  A LIST OF “GIVE UPS.” Give up Bitterness; Turn to Forgiveness, Give up Hatred; Return Good for Evil, Give up Negativism; Be Positive, Give up Pessimism; Be an Optimist, Give up Complaining; Be Grateful, Give up Harsh Judgments; Think Kind Thoughts, Give up Worry; Trust Divine Providence, Give up Discouragement; Be full of Hope, Give up Anger; Be more Patient, Give up Pettiness; Be more Mature, Give up Gloom; Enjoy the Beauty around you, Give up Jealousy; Pray for Trust, Give up Gossiping; Control your Thoughts, Give up Sin; Turn to Virtue.

 

Blessed Oscar Romero: http://www.BlessedOscarRomero.com

Deputy Myers Tips

EV - Deputy Myers.jpgDear Deputy Myers:

Bicycle/Skateboard Helmet requirements…what is the law?

The California Vehicle Code  Section 21212, which pertains to helmet laws, is as follows: (a) A person under 18 years of age shall not operate a bicycle, a nonmotorized scooter, or a skateboard, nor shall they wear in-line or roller skates, nor ride upon a bicycle, a nonmotorized scooter, or a skateboard as a passenger, upon a street, bikeway, as defined in Section 890.4 of the Streets and Highways Code, or any other public bicycle path or trail unless that person is wearing a properly fitted and fastened bicycle helmet that meets the standards of either the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) or the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), or standards subsequently established by those entities. This requirement also applies to a person who rides upon a bicycle while in a restraining seat that is attached to the bicycle or in a trailer towed by the bicycle.

Did you know every year in California alone, over 100 people are killed and thousands are injured in bicycle collisions? All too often these injuries are head related and could have been prevented. Where there is a responsibility on both the bicyclist and the motorist to maintain control and stay alert, the devastating injuries could be prevented by just wearing a helmet.

As the operator of the bicycle/skateboard and being under the age of 18, it is your responsibility to not only wear your helmet, but to also wear it properly. Consult the packaging of the helmet or your local first responder for assistance if you are unsure. Also consider taking a bicycle safety course to learn the proper hand signals to effectively communicate your intentions to other drivers on the road. Know that wearing a properly fitting helmet is the law and you could be cited for not wearing one. Don’t get caught without it!

There are four basic safety tips to follow when operating a bicycle or skateboard while on the street or in an enclosed skate park. 1) Maintain control of your bicycle/skateboard; 2) Protect yourself – Always wear your helmet; 3) Be visible, alert, and communicate your intentions clearly; and lastly 4) Ride with traffic. We at the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department are committed to your safety and encourage you to continue to keep yourself and your families safe.

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 nine 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.

 

Textual Criticism

EV - Ed Moreno.jpgBy Pastor Ed Moreno

Have you ever heard someone say: “How true to the original can the Bible we have today be?  I mean, it was translated from Greek to Latin, and then from Latin to German, and then from German to English, and so on.  By now our modern translations have surely been corrupted.  There’s got to be a lot of mistakes, alterations, and distortions.”

Is this objection correct?  No!  You see, our current Bible is not the end of some long chain of translations from one language to the next.  Rather, it is a direct translation from ancient manuscripts in the original language – Hebrew for the Old Testament and Greek for the New Testament.

Now, as is the case with all ancient writings, the original handwritten documents themselves no longer exist because they were written on papyrus, and those have disintegrated.  This is true of the writings of Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, and every other ancient work – including the original handwritten letters and books by the apostles.

But what we do have are very old reliable copies of these ancient writers.  And there is a science called, “Textual Criticism” that has methods and means for determining if the current text of an ancient work is pure or if it has been corrupted over time.   Please note that this science is applied in the assessing of all ancient writings.

One of the things Textual Critics do to determine the purity of an ancient work is to compare several of the oldest copies of that ancient work, if several copies are available.

If there is agreement, consistency and continuity between the oldest copies, then the original document is considered to have been kept in tact by the copyists who transmitted it and, thus, the current copy is considered to be pure and uncorrupted.

And the rule is that the more ancient copies the science of “Textual Criticism” has to work with, the greater the ability of Textual Critics to determine if the text we have today is true to the original or not.

Well, just for the New Testament alone, there are over 5000 more ancient copies than its closest competitor, which happens to be Homer’s Illiad with just 643 ancient copies for Textual Critics to examine.

So guess what the science of “Textual Criticism” has determined?  It has determined that the Bible is the most accurately transmitted ancient work of all time!   In other words, the Bible we have today is the same as the one early Christians used.  So you can trust it, folks.  It is trustworthy and reliable.  Read it.  Live by it.  You’ll be glad you did!

 

Lean Mean Chicken And Greens

with Rosemary Potatoes and Gremolata

 

By HelloFresh

Cooking Time: 30 min.

Servings: 2

Nutrition: Calories: 659

Ingredients:

  • Lemon- 1
  • Garlic- 2 Cloves
  • Shallot- 1
  • Rosemary- ¼ oz.
  • Parsley- ¼ oz.
  • Yukon Gold Potatoes- 12 oz.
  • Chicken Breasts- 12 oz.
  • Arugula- 4 oz.
  • Dried Cranberries- 1 oz.
  • Walnuts- 1 oz.

Preparation:

  1. Prep and Boil potatoes. Wash and dry all produce. Cut potatoes into ¾-inch cubes. Place in a medium pot with enough salted water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, 10-12 minutes, then drain. Meanwhile, zest and halve lemon. Mince garlic. Halve, peel, and mince shallot. Strip rosemary from stems. Chop leaves until you have 1 tsp. Finely chop parsley.
  2. Butterflychicken. With your hand on top of one chicken breast, cut ¾ of the way, parallel to the cutting board, stopping before you slice it completely. Repeat with other breast. Place chicken in a medium bowl with juice of one lemon half, half the garlic, and a large drizzle of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat and set aside to marinate.
  3. Make gremolata. In a small bowl, combine parsley, lemon zest, and a pinch of the remaining garlic. Stir in a large drizzle of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Cook chicken. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade, shaking off excess, and add to pan. Cook until browned and no longer pink in center, 3-4 minutes per side. Remove from pan and set aside to rest 5 minutes. TIP: Cover chicken with aluminum foil to keep warm.
  5. Crisp potatoes. While chicken rests, toss together potatoes, rosemary, shallot, remaining garlic, and a drizzle of olive oil in same pan over medium-high heat. Cook until fragrant and starting to brown at edges, 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season generously with salt and pepper.
  6. Make salad and serve. In a medium bowl, whisk together a squeeze of lemon juice and a large drizzle of olive oil. Add arugula, cranberries, and walnuts. Toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Divide salad between plates, then add chicken and potatoes. Spoon gremolata over chicken.

God Listens

EV - Dennis Morales.jpgBy Pastor Dennis Morales

Psalm 54:2  “Hear my prayer, O God; Give ear to the words of my mouth…”

A young boy was saying his prayers before bed with his mom and dad one night.  He began to pray in a loud voice  “Lord, thank you for my family, thank you for my teachers, and bless my grandma.  Also, please make sure she remembers that I would like the brand new red bike we saw today for my birthday!!”  His parents told him he didn’t have to pray so loudly and that God can hear him just fine.  The boy answered “I know, but Grandma is in the next room and she can’t hear very well.”    David in Psalm 54 is running from a jealous king and is calling out to God for help (1 Samuel 24).  God eventually delivers him in miraculous fashion as only God can do.  David had confidence that God would hear and come through.  This is one of the reasons that God calls David a man after His own heart.  Davids prayer ignited his faith to see beyond impossibility.  If it seems that God isn’t listening to you, maybe He is prompting your faith.  Remember God’s delays aren’t necessarily his denials.  Faith sees what our physical eyes can’t.  Remember God is always working through the details and God is never hard of hearing.  The answer is around the corner.  Have peace knowing that God know every detail of your prayer (Philippians 4:6-7).

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.

 

 

Eastvale City Council Recap

By Tiana Goegebuer

Eastvale – The February 22nd City Council Meeting was attended by Council Members Rigby, Rush, and Plott, as well as Mayor Pro Tem Lorimore and Mayor Tessari. The invocation was led by Pastor Ed Moreno from New Day Christian Church, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tem Lorimore. After a moment of silence to honor the fallen Police Officer from the City of Whittier, the Council moved into a Closed Session.

In the Presentations/Announcements portion of the meeting, Mayor Tessari invited Captain Rossi from Fire Station 31 to accept the Safely Surrender Baby Month proclamation. The Council then moved Item 10 on the Agenda, the City Manager’s Report, to this portion of the meeting.

Next, the meeting progressed to the Public Comments section, a resident stated his concerns about birthing homes in Eastvale, to which the Council responded by saying that since the issue is currently part of an ongoing investigation, not much information could be given without harming the pursuit.

The Consent Calendar was discussed next, and all Items were passed 5-0.

In the City Council Business section, Item 9.1 involved Richard Wall being sworn in to the Public Safety Commission. Item 9.2, an Investment Portfolio Update was approved 5-0. Item 9.3, Solar Powered Receptacles Project Overview and Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Senior Administrative Analyst Rodriguez was continued to a later meeting. Item 9.4, Pavement Management System Update was approved 5-0. Item 9.5, Draft Truck Route Study Update was approved 5-0. For Item 9.6 , the Appointment of Ad-Hoc Committee, the Council voted 5-0 to appoint an ad-hoc committee comprised of two planning and two public safety commissioners with alternates, plus two community members selected by City Staff.

The meeting adjourned with closing statements by the Council and City Staff. ■

When We Are Drowning In Our Blessings

EV - Mark LeeBy Pastor Mark Lee

Last month, California’s prayers were answered.  After years of water shortages and dry weather, the sky opened up and rain began to fall.  And fall.  Within weeks, approximately 80% of the state’s historic drought had ended.  Californians, however, soon found themselves drowning in their blessings.  As the soil became saturated and the streets flooded, many people grew frustrated with the very thing they had asked God to send.

Being unappreciative of God’s gifts is not unusual.  Just take a look at our daily lives.  We yearn for children, but lament the active toddler or trying teenager.  We ask God for shelter, but despise the never-ending housework. We pray for a steady paycheck, but can’t stand our co-workers.  From the beloved spouse we argue with to the dinner we don’t want to cook, we often have a tendency to take life’s blessings for granted.

Much has been said about the need to have an “attitude of gratitude.”  And honestly, who doesn’t want to be grateful for everything they have?  Unfortunately, it is easy to lose sight of the positive when faced with the negative.  No matter how hard we try to fight them off, bad thoughts can creep in.  Because of this, we need to intentionally find something to be thankful for in each situation we face – no matter how bad it is.

Colossians 3:17 says, “And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”  The next time you are frustrated while cleaning the toilet or sitting in traffic, remember that many of these circumstances are the result of your answered prayers.

VantagePoint Church meets at Roosevelt High School on Sundays at 8 a.m., 9:15 a.m., and 11 a.m.

Eastvale Native Provides Healthcare for U.S. Navy Sailors

By Kayla Good, Navy Office of Community Outreach

SAN DIEGO– A 2000 Jose Olaya High School in Peru graduate and Eastvale, California native is serving in the U.S. Navy at Naval Medical Center San Diego.

Petty Officer 3rd Class German Vargasdavila serves as a hospital corpsman at the San Diego based hospital. According to Navy officials, the hospital’s priority is to provide the safest, highest quality patient-centered medical care for veterans, service members and their families.

“The best part of my job is treating my patients,” said Vargasdavila. “I enjoy intereacting with people so this is a perfect job for me.”

The sailors who are part of Navy medicine are the most highly trained, educated and specialized force in history, said Navy officials. The role of Navy medicine in preserving the healthy and fighting readiness of that force has never been greater or more critical.

“Serving our nation’s warriors and their families is an honor, and our staff is dedicated to providing the existing best care possible,” said Capt. Joel Roos, Naval Medical Center San Diego Commanding Officer. “Our continuous training coupled with unparalleled innovation allow us to deliver exceptional care.”

Vargasdavila said he feels honored to be able to serve at a hospital that is continually raising the bar in health care.

“I like that I get to serve in San Diego,” said Vargasdavila. “This is a teaching hospital so I am able to learn more while serving here.”

Those who serve in Navy medicine understand that they play a key role in meeting the missions of the armed forces, according to Navy officials.

“When I first joined the Navy, the language barriers were a challenge,” added Vargasdavila. “Now that I am use to the enviornment, I know I have a purpose. I am fighting for freedom for my family and the country.”

 

 

New Life

EV - Tim EatonBy Pastor Tim Eaton

Easter has become synonymous with spring.  It’s a time of new life.  Just look at every hill and mountain you can see from our city.  An abundance of rain this winter has brought new green growth everywhere.  It seems miraculous that these once brown-with-death hills are covered in the lushness of life.  It reminds us where Easter and spring got connected.  In the spring new plants sprout to life, and animals awake from their slumber, but on Easter Jesus literally came back to life.

Perhaps you have experienced a time of winter in your own life.  It may not have been marked with cloudy skies, or wet and cold days.  Perhaps it simply seemed a dark cloud was following you.  Maybe you wished you could hibernate like a bear and wait for troubles to pass.  If that sounds familiar, the wonderful news is that Easter ISN’T a season.  It’s a PROMISE!  A promise of new and everlasting life.

The apostle Paul summed it up like this: “For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, 4 that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day (1 Corinthians 15:3-4).”  Wow!  Life where there had only been death before.  Now that’s something to celebrate!

This promise of new life is simply signified by the tradition of an egg hunt (little signs of life!).  Join us for a free Egg Hunt Saturday, April 1st, at 10am.  It all takes place at American Heroes Park.

Edgewater Lutheran Church meets Sundays at 10am at Harada Elementary, 12884 Oakdale Street., Eastvale, CA  92880. www.EdgewaterEastvale.org

 

Eastvale Families Sue For Crash On Pine; City Allocates $250,000 For Defense

By Michael Armijo

Chino –The City of Chino has allocated $250,000 to defend itself from a lawsuit for a fiery crash on Pine Avenue that occurred in Oct. of 2014.

The accident, which took place on the 7600 block of Pine Avenue near the California Institute for Women near the Meadow Square Apartments, took the lives of three teenagers who lived in the neighboring city of Eastvale.

The families of the three people killed filed the suit in Dec. 2015 citing that the city allowed dangerous conditions on Pine Avenue that resulted in the crash. Of the many allegations, the families claimed the city failed to warn drivers of the dangerous conditions and failed to maintain a safe shoulder or clear zone near the curve.

The first $100,000 was authorized by in June last year. The additional $150,000 was approved last month. According to local reports the funds will be used to create a defense for the rest of the year.

The suit filed by the families did not ask for a specific amount for damages for the deaths of Andrew Deleon, Alex Horta, and Nathan Dominguez, all 19 years of age from Eastvale. The three were in a 2000 Chevy pickup traveling westbound on Pine when it crossed into oncoming traffic and collided with a 2013 Honda Accord traveling the opposite way.