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Soul Food

EV - Rob NorrisOh, how I love your teachings! I talk about them all the time. Psalm 119:97

By Rob Norris

We’re all familiar with the nutritional listings on food and beverage packages. Most of us are interested in total calories per serving, especially calories coming from good or bad fat, as well as readings on carbohydrates, sugar and sodium. But while these government-regulated fact lists work well for food required by our physical body, what if a similar kind of list were available to help us evaluate the spiritual content of the products we consume?

What if every TV program, magazine, book, DVD or CD revealed the “recommended daily allowance” of the spiritual necessities it provided–things like holiness, truth, forgiveness, perseverance, grace, justice and repentance? How many of them, rather than supplying anything we need, would be shown to actually deplete us, stripping away whatever spiritual health we already have?

But there is one product–the Bible–that is guaranteed to provide everyone in your family with the perfect blend of spiritual nourishment. Whether packaged in cheap paper or top-grain leather, the Bible comes complete with “everything required for life and godliness” (2 Peter 1:3, NIV).

Although most Christians today express a deep fondness for the Scriptures, they are apparently failing to feast on it. Noted researcher George Barna has reported that fewer than 4 in 10 Christians read the Bible on their own even once in a typical week. A survey conducted in churches throughout the United States found that two-thirds of couples read or discussed the Bible together but only occasionally.

If you want a spiritually healthy family, you must make sure that each member consumes a healthy diet of the everlasting Word of God. It’s the difference between a healthy spiritual life and lifelessness.

Live it:
What distractions are keeping the Bible central in your family’s life? What are we saying when we let other things take prominence over the Scriptures?

Pray:

Pray for daily consumption of the Word, it’s food for the soul.

 

Meeting @ 10:00 at River Heights Intermediate School 7227 Scholar Way, Eastvale CA.

Trusting and believing with you

What Does 4% Over 6% Mean?

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Gil Rivera offers a 4% Total Commission for Sellers. His current promotion is “We will SELL your house in 6 weeks at highest value!” For more information, go to sellyourcasa.com or call (909) 967-4525. Call today for a free market evaluation.

By Sarah Sanchez

Southern California – What does 4% opposed to 6% really mean? If you’re selling your home, you’ll pay a 6% commission to the realtors. But with Gil Rivera from SellYourCasa.com you’ll only pay 4% for the SAME AMOUNT OF WORK! So if your home sells for $500,000, at 6% you’ll fork over $30,000 for commission. With Gil Rivera you’ll only pay $20,000 for both realtors to split. That’s a savings of $10,000!!

Rivera’s Sellers love the fact that he offers a discounted commission, but with full service.  Rivera’s offer of 4% Total Commission for Sellers includes 2.5% to the Buyer’s Agent and 1.5% to Rivera’s office.  Most Realtors negotiate a 6% commission because they have to split the fees with their brokerage. But, as Rivera is the Broker, he passes on the savings to the Seller. This will save Sellers thousands of dollars in commission fees.  His team offers full service for that discounted rate including high quality flyers, professional photos, open houses (as allowable by Seller), and extended advertising coverage on the Internet and social media.

Now, more about what you’re getting from Gil Rivera at SellYourCasa.com: It’s important to know all aspects of your business.  For Gil Rivera from SellYourCasa.com, he absolutely knows every aspect of buying and selling a home.  He is a reliable, experienced, and an affordable Realtor, Broker, and Certified Appraiser.

Rivera sells houses, condos, and two to four unit investment properties in Riverside, San Bernardino, Los Angeles, and Orange counties. He just recently sold another home in Eastvale last month. He also does real estate appraisals for banks, estates, trusts, divorces, attorneys, refinances, home purchases, and probate/inheritance for tax purposes. In addition, Rivera has assistants that work with him who are fluent in Spanish and Chinese, helping to reach people of different dialects all over Southern California.

Rivera’s philosophy is to “treat my clients the way I want to be treated.” In fact, Rivera said that he became a Realtor because he did not like the way his Realtor treated him when he was buying his home. Rivera shows respect for his clients at all times. He listens to what they say, so that he can better serve them.

Rivera also does not push his Buyers into a sale. Rivera said, “I always tell Buyers: ‘You will know right away when we walk into the house that’s meant for you’.  Whether it takes a week or months, my Buyers will always be satisfied with their purchase and never pressured into it.”

Rivera’s current promotion is, “We will SELL your house in four weeks at highest value! We only request a listing period of four weeks, while most other Realtors ask for a six month listing.” Rivera says that “Buyers need to know that they do not need to pay their Realtor any fees for representing them on a purchase. The Buyer’s agent is paid by the Seller, not the Buyer.

Check out Rivera’s website at http://www.SellYourCasa.com to see how many different cities Rivera has sold in and for additional information about his company. You can also call the toll free number at (877) 888-SOLD (7653), or cell phone number (909) 967-4525. He also currently has large freeway billboard signs throughout the San Gabriel Valley and Inland Empire.Call today for a free market evaluation.

New Chandler Fire Station Now Open

By City of Eastvale

The City of Eastavle is proud to announce that the Chandler Fire Station is now open and ready to serve the community!

While Engine 31 is operational, the Grand Opening Ceremony will be held on Wednesday April 19, 2017.

Chandler Fire Station No. 31
14991 Chandler Street
Eastvale, CA 92880

Please join us in welcoming this new addition!

Eastvale Community News Complete Edition March 2017

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The Eastvale Community News covers local news for Eastvale, Norco,  Corona, and Chino. Click the following link to access the complete issue in pdf format: 2017-3-EastvaleNews-WEB

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 

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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.

 

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!

 

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

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

STEM Academy Ceremony in February!

By CNUSD

              The Eastvale STEM Academy Ground Breaking ceremony will be held Friday, February 3, 2017 at 10 a.m. in Eastvale. The E-STEM Academy is built on three founding principles: Access, Collaboration, and Partnership. E-STEM focuses on preparing students to be college and career ready in the STEM fields upon graduating through partnerships.

Eleanor Roosevelt High School is set to become the district’s second STEM school. The Eastvale STEM Academy building is scheduled to open in 2018. Students enrolled in the STEM program will be exposed to a learning environment which requires critical thinking, problem solving, innovation and collaboration. These skills will be integrated into the STEM curriculum of real-world science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The address to the E-STEM academy is 7447 Scholar Way, Eastvale, CA 92880.

 

New Year, No Fear

By Pastor Mark LeeMark Lee New

Many artists believe that a blank canvas is a beautiful, yet terrifying sight.  While the empty space is full of immense potential, the creative process itself can be time consuming, uncertain and intense.  The same could be said about any new venture.  Whether you are beginning a painting or starting a project, the excitement for what could be is often mixed with some anxiety for what lies ahead.

As we enter a new year, it is easy to understand the opportunities and challenges that a blank canvas brings.  Ahead of us lie twelve months full of possibility.  The next 365 days can bring us everything from increased professional success to a more physically fit body.  However, on the flip side, the new year could also bring unexpected heartbreak.

While many people have started 2017 with renewed hope, others can’t help but feel dread.  Perhaps last year did not meet their expectations.  Poor health, surprising losses or other disappointments have left them less than enthusiastic about the future.  At the same time, the current political turmoil, global unrest, and changing social climate is enough to make even the most optimistic people feel a concerned.

So, what should we do if we find ourselves frightened by the blank canvas of 2017?  The answer is simple:  fear not.  Proverbs 3:5-6 says, “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”  God holds the future in his hands, so it is not ours to worry about.  After all, every masterpiece has to start as a blank canvas.

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