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Amazon Facility Coming To Eastvale

Staff Reports

Eastvale– Amazon announced on May 25 that they will continue their expansion into the Eastvale and Tracy area by launching new fulfillment centers in both Eastvale and Tracy. In which, will be creating more than 1,500 new full-time jobs.

Vice President of Amazon’s North America Operations, Akash Chauhan, stated “We are excited to continue our rapid growth in California in order to serve customers with superfast shipping speeds and vast selection.”

The Mayor of Eastvale, Ike Bootsma, says “There are a lot of things that make a city great and a strong corporate partner is one of them.” Bootsma also states, “We have seen Amazon’s growth and impact in neighboring cities and the company’s announcement is great news for our community. We are very excited about the local employment opportunities the Amazon facility will create and we welcome Amazon to the City of Eastvale.”

Amazon will be employing hundreds of full-time associates at the Eastvale location, which include positions to pick, pack, and ship smaller customer items such as books, electronics and toys. As a full-time employee, Amazon will offer competitive hourly wages, comprehensive benefit packages including healthcare, 401(k), and company stock awards starting on day one. They offer maternity and parental leave benefits and access to innovative programs like Career Choice, which will pre-pay up to 95 percent of tuition for courses related to in-demand fields, regardless of whether the skills are relevant to a career at Amazon.

For information on how to work at the Eastvale Amazon Center, you may visit: http://search.amazondelivers.jobs/job/eastvale/.

The Amazon Fulfillment Center will be located in the Goodman Commerce Center. For additional information about the Goodman Commerce Center, click here.

Credit Where Credit Is Due

Pastor Ed Moreno of New Day Christian Church, Eastvale

Pastor Ed Moreno of New Day Christian Church, Eastvale

By Pastor Ed Moreno

When it comes to the successes and advancements we humans experience in life, are we quick to give God the glory?  Or do we seem to naturally give the credit to ourselves?

 

David went from being the youngest of eight brothers and a herder of sheep, to becoming a legendary warrior, a great leader, an accomplished musician, a prolific songwriter, and eventually King of the nation of Israel with a promise from God that David’s lineage would be blessed.

 

But even with all this success and advancement in life, David refused to take the glory to his own soul (2 Samuel 7:18-22a). Instead he gave all the credit and glory to God. David called God great, not himself.

 

David knew that he was merely a sinful human; that ultimately the only reason he had gotten so far in life is because God willed, allowed, and enabled David to achieve all that he did.

 

Folks, it is God who gave us our intelligence, our talents, our gifts, our drive, our abilities, and the air we breathe that keeps us alive.  Yes, we have been given free will to choose if we’ll utilize and/or develop what God has given us, but it is still God who has given us all these things.

 

The Apostle Paul said to his first-century and twenty-first-century readers: “What are you so puffed up about?  What do you have that God hasn’t given you?  And if all you have is from God, why act as though you are so great, and as though you have accomplished something on your own?” (1 Corinthians 4:7)

 

It’s always important for us to maintain a modest opinion of ourselves.  For again, only if God wills, allows, and/or enables us to achieve and succeed will we do so.  To God be the glory.  Like David, we know what we really are. So shouldn’t we stand in awe and just be grateful that God chooses to work through us at all?

 

New Day Christian Church meets Sundays at 9:30 and 11 a.m. They are located at 7155 Hamner Avenue, at Schleisman Road. For more information, visit http://www.newdaycc.net.

Prince Charming

By Michael Armijo

I thought it was a war movie, or maybe a history movie; the previews were very realistic. Children played ball while large planes flew overhead. The camera shot followed the bombs as they landed on the enormous ships. I could see the determined look in the crewman’s eyes as he fired the machine guns at the planes in the sky above. It seemed like a pretty cool action movie, but I was taken by a deep surprise as a love story unfolded while watching, “Pearl Harbor.”
Picture this: a young woman departs from a train, and you can’t help but notice the beautiful glow on her face. She smiles, convincingly, and carries herself as though her life was like a child’s dream. The gleam in her eye, the uncontrollable smile, the happy pitch in her voice – she is most definitely in love.
As she approaches a young man, he stands there, handsomely, in his striking uniform.  With flowers in hand and hat in place, his love beams like a proud 10-year-old who has hit the winning home run. He obviously desires to be near her. He’s in love; free from judgment, free from dysfunction. He stands there and confesses his love for her, and she believes him, because he means it. He means every syllable, every vowel, and every adjective that comes out of his mouth. He loves her as no other. He loves her unconditionally.
When I saw the reflection of his heart on her face, when I saw her overcome with the power of emotion, I saw how she felt, and it came to me- it was obvious that she felt the way she did because he loved her, completely. He stood there in his fairytale book stance, and he proved he was, undeniably, the man of her dreams.
The look in her eyes, the love in her smile, was just captivating. It was right then that I knew he was responsible for her love, and I understood that as men, we are responsible for our partner’s love. It’s our responsibility to provide a strong, loving arena for the one we love, so they have no choice but to feel that life is like a Hollywood movie with a storybook ending. I also realized that it’s been years since I’ve seen that movie-like emotion in a woman’s smile. And something surprising came to me:  I am no Prince Charming.
I wondered what it would be like to be someone who was capable of giving their heart to someone else, unconditionally, uncontrollably. I wondered what it would take to love someone and to feel free from fear, to give it all up, opening myself to possible pain.
I wanted to be like that actor. I wanted to be someone who was capable of all the emotion that comes with love. But more surprisingly, I wanted that stature in life, and not for me, but for my partner. I wanted to become something that I currently was not, so that I could someday stand there like that actor did, at the train station, while my love’s heart beamed with the desire to be with me. I wanted to be free from all of life’s historical pains, egos, anger, frustration, and unhappiness, so that I could be responsible for her undying love. I wanted her to have this life because deep in my heart I know she deserves it. She deserves to feel the way that young woman did at the train station. She deserves every minute of that joy.
Yes, it was just a movie, but to me, today, it’s real life. Because of a simple, believable moment manufactured by Hollywood, I will do all I can for the woman I love, the love that she deserves. I’m trying my best by forgiving past pain and experiences. I’m letting go of agony that bad love once provided. I’m leaving all the insecurities and the egos in the past. I will be giving her my heart. I’ll hold her hand. I’ll open her doors. And I’ll be patient. I’ll learn how to apologize more often. I’ll be her friend, and I’ll let her be my friend. I’ll call her, sometimes just to tell her “hi,” or “I love you,” and I’ll have no ulterior motive. I’ll work so hard to earn her trust, to prove to her that I’m capable of loving. I’m learning how to love again.
And I know that a day will come when she’ll smile brightly. She’ll stand there, and her eyes will glisten with happiness. Her hand will clasp my own. Her hug will be trusting and convincing. She’ll whisper in my ear that she loves me. And she will smile uncontrollably. Then I will know in my heart that that I’ve finally provided her with her fairytale, her movie-like love. And when that day comes I will be able to feel her heart from a million miles away, and I’ll know that I’ll finally, become what she deserves. Her Prince

Socially Speaking

Staff Reports

Social media is a great tool to keep updated on what’s happening in our city. Every month, we provide a list of what was trending on our Facebook page (Facebook.com/EastvaleCommunityNews) the month before.

Trending posts for April include: an update on the proposed Walmart project (see full story at anapr.com); three arrested for robbery, mail thefts, and vandalism; Corona Police Department’s K9 “Claud” received a bullet and stab protective vest; and two arrested for stealing mail in Corona.

Our most popular post on our Facebook page was a message from Mayor Ike Bootsma about a member of his family. He wrote a heartfelt message to the community regarding his granddaughter who had recently been arrested. He explained how his family was affected by the situation but ultimately, his granddaughter had made her own choices. Many residents commented to show their appreciation of his post and said that they related to his situation with their own children.

Don’t miss out on these types of posts in the future. Follow us on our Facebook page   (Facebook.com/EastvaleCommunityNews) in order to stay updated on what’s happening in the community.

Every day, we post a variety of articles, meetings, city news releases, yard sales, and events. You can view the local yard sales on Thursdays and you can even post your own yard sale notice in the comments. Then on Fridays, you will be able to access our community calendar to see what events are happening over the weekend. We also post the online version of the Eastvale Community Newspaper for you to download, save, or print out.

Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram at @EastvaleNews, and subscribe to our website at anapr.com for daily emails regarding our community!

Cured GERD Preferred

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Courtesy of C. Doussett MPH, RDN of Clark’s Nutrition

The meal is a gourmand’s fantasy, the drinks are mixed perfectly, and the leather chair fits like a glove. Everything seems idyllic, yet slowly a burning sensation, accompanied by pressure, starts to radiate from the middle of the torso extending upwards into the chest. An uninvited guest in the form of recurrent heartburn snakes its way past the upper stomach, through the normally closed cardiac sphincter, and into the esophagus.

This stranger in a strange land occurs at least once monthly to 60 million Americans and daily to 15 million. While occasional heartburn may not raise any immediate red flags, chronic heartburn has the potential to become something much worse: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). This condition occurs when the contents of the stomach (gastro), including its acid, back up into the esophagus on a regular basis. This backwash (reflux) can create an environment whereby the esophagus may become more susceptible to damage. This damage, although not usually life-threatening, may lead to “Barrett’s Esophagus” (a condition wherein stomach and intestinal cells translocate to the esophagus in 5 percent of sufferers) or may even become precancerous.

Frequent heartburn can lead to vomiting, difficulty swallowing, unexplained weight loss, and interfere with activities of daily living (ADL), in these circumstances it is imperative to inform one’s doctor. Meanwhile, there are many things that can be done to lower one’s risk of experiencing heartburn or to support a diagnosis of GERD.

What to avoid:

  1. Alcohol
  2. Fried, greasy, and spicy foods
  3. Caffeine
  4. Carbonated sodas
  5. Citrus, peppermint, raw onions and tomatoes
  6. Smoking

It may be beneficial to keep a food diary and track which foods (or situations) lead to the occurrence of heartburn. Trigger foods may worsen the effects of heartburn when mixed or at certain times of the day; unfortunately, more than 80% of day-time heartburn sufferers also report poor or compromised sleep quality. This may manifest itself in difficulty falling or staying asleep, frequent awakenings, and coughing fits.

What to emphasize:

  1. Smaller more frequent meals
  2. Melons, red apples, mangos, and bananas (low-acid fruits)
  3. Lean meats and fish
  4. Egg whites
  5. Potatoes and rice
  6. Plenty of vegetables of all colors

While foods play a large role in the occurrence of heartburn, so too can the judicious use of supplements. The following supplements may be beneficial in mitigating the effects of heartburn:

  1. Calcium (acid buffer) – supplemental or as found in dairy products
  2. Digestive enzymes – food lingering too long in the stomach may give rise to prolonged acid-secretion periods
  3. Ginger tea – soothing and reparative to intestinal gastrointestinal mucosa
  4. Deglycyrrhizinated licorice (DGL) – may improve function and integrity of stomach lining
  5. Melatonin for sleep

Enjoying sumptuous meals and elaborate drinks does not have to be completely off limits, yet heartburn in millions of people is not just a sign of a few rich indulgences. There may be structural or chemical issues present that require a period of evaluation and abstinence. If you experience heartburn more than twice weekly, schedule an appointment with your doctor, and in the interim, utilize the suggestions herein to reduce its effects. As always, “Carpe Salutem”!

Clark’s Nutrition and Natural Foods Market is open every day from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. They have a location in Chino, Loma Linda, Rancho Mirage, and Riverside. See their ad on page XX for more information. 

 

Eastvale Community News Complete Edition May 2016

2016-05-EastvaleNews-COVERThe Eastvale Community News covers local news for Eastvale, Norco, Corona, and Chino. Click the following link to access the complete issue in pdf format: 2016-05-EastvaleNews-WEB

Advanced Improvements Provides Comfort For Your Home

Staff Reports

Advanced Improvements can be reached at (888) 698-8859.

Advanced Improvements can be reached at (888) 698-8859.

 

SoCal – Advanced Improvements is an expert in air conditioning and heating, water heating, water filtration, and solar power.  For over 20 years, they have been providing eco-friendly, energy saving home and office comfort solutions for Riverside, Orange, San Bernardino, San Diego and Los Angeles counties.

Advanced Improvements’ mission is to build top quality home and office improvement projects on time, with exemplary customer service, and within your budget.  Right now, Advanced Improvements is offering specials and discounts on a variety of their products.

Solar:  Whether you’re looking to go completely off the power grid, or just reduce your carbon footprint, Advanced Improvements can help by providing you with solar solutions.  They offer both solar electric (photovoltaic) and solar thermal (solar water heating) technologies.  The average solar system pays for itself in as little as four years.  When you fit your home for solar, you can receive up to 30% in tax credits, and Advanced Improvements has 2.99% financing options available for solar upgrades (OAC).

Water Heating:  Advanced Improvements carries a full line of different models and types of water heaters.  They offer everything from traditional tanks and tankless, to the new hybrids and eco-friendly solar water heaters.  Advanced Improvements specializes in tankless water heaters, claiming the title of the largest tankless water heater installation company in the nation.  They have installed over 10,000 tankless water heaters over the last ten years.  Take advantage of their $500 discount coupon on a Rheem Tankless Water Heater, or $100 discount on a Rheem Tank Water Heater.

Water Filtration: Advanced Improvements offers water filtration systems that protect against hardness elements, iron, rust, sediment, and a variety of other substances that may be present in your water.  Their systems are high flow and low maintenance machines that are designed for optimum performance.  Ask about their $500 discount coupon for Anti-Scale and Carbon Water Filtration systems.

Heating and Air:  Advanced Improvements has trained professionals that provide expert analyses, top quality equipment, and skilled installation or repair of your heating and air conditioning equipment.  They can give your home a heating or cooling system that is not only reliable, but efficient.  They also offer heat pumps, gas furnaces, package units, air handlers, and cooling coils.  Their current heating special will allow you to get $1,500 off in factory rebates for qualifying systems.  Also, ask about their $75 special for a winter tune-up for your current system.

Go Green:  You can GO GREEN with Advanced Improvements, as they provide eco-friendly, energy saving, green products for your home and business.  They can help you go completely independent with solar power, replace your heating and cooling system with a new high-efficiency unit, or lower your energy usage by installing a tankless water heater.

Advanced Improvements stands behind their products and services and is committed to excellence.  They are also committed to the community.  Owners Jason and Athena Hayes have lived in Eastvale for over seven years, and as homeowners, they love to see Eastvale flourish. Advanced Improvements has been the platinum sponsor for the Eastvale Community Foundation’s Annual Golf Tournaments, and they will continue to invest in the City and support its growth.  Make sure to ask about their $500 discount coupon for Eastvale residents only.

Make your home or business comfortable today with Advanced Improvements (Contractor State License Board #947761).  Their office is located at 1200 North Barsten Way, in Anaheim, and they can be reached at (888) 698-8859.  Visit their website at www.AdvancedIMP.com, and see their ad on page 4.

Choose Love

Pastor Robert Jewett

Pastor Robert Jewett

By Pastor Robert Jewett

Take a moment and consider the topic of love.  What thoughts or memories stir in your mind? Many of our “experiences” with love have to do with emotions.  We even use the saying, “in love,” when we describe an emotion we feel towards an individual.  When this emotion fades, one might say that they “fell out of love.”   So what is love? Is it something that exists one day and then fades another day?  Is it dependent on emotions?

The Bible says that God is love (1 John 4:8).  Since God is love, we can learn the truth about love by looking at His example.  Rather than love being based on emotion, God demonstrates love based upon a choice: “But God shows His love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us,” (Rom. 5:8).  There is no emotional high in demonstrating sacrificial love to undeserving people.  As a matter of fact, it is absolutely sacrificial to demonstrate true love.

True love always has a cost.  True love demands that we lay down our pride… our rights.  True love requires forgiving others just as Christ has forgiven us (Col. 3:13).  True love necessitates esteeming others higher than ourselves (Phil. 2:3-4).  True love is not an emotional reaction… it is a choice.  It is a choice to obey God and fulfill His law of love: “Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law. For the commandments, ‘You shall not commit adultery, You shall not murder, You shall not steal, You shall not covet,’ and any other commandment, are summed up in this word: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’  Love does no wrong to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfilling of the law” (Rom. 13:8-10).

Choose love!

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.

Tips from Deputy Myers

Deputy Myers

Deputy Myers

By Deanna Myers 

 

The Internet, Smart Phones, and your teens…

Lately, the internet and smart phones have become quite a hot topic when dealing with young teens. Quite often as parents, we want to trust our children to make good decisions with the freedom we provide them with technology. But, the internet is a huge web of temptation for young minds. Especially when those young minds are flooded with encouragement from other young minds.

Keep in mind the smart phone you hand over to your child is the property of the person providing it (MEANING THE PARENT). You have every right to know all applications that are on the phone, and all passwords to access the information stored on the phone. Despite what your child may tell you, this is NOT an invasion of their privacy it is specifically to keep your children safe from potential predators that flood the internet and social media. It is incredibly important for parents to be up to date on the latest and greatest trends when it comes to technology. There are new applications created almost daily that assist with the concealment of information on cell phones.

Don’t be afraid to have the conversation with your child about appropriate vs. inappropriate material on the internet. Don’t be the parent that gets caught off guard when approached by a school official or law enforcement officer when it is found out that your child has been involved in inappropriate sharing of cyber material via social media or the internet. Let your child know the dangers of sending private/confidential information via Wi-Fi and the internet. They need to know once its sent its out there for anyone to grab a hold of and use. Just because it was only meant for one person, and they trust that person to delete the material, it could have been sent to ten others (or more) prior to being deleted. Also keep in mind, just because it was deleted off of a device does not mean it cannot be retrieved via electronic clouds and Wi-Fi. All in all, just keep open communication and educate yourself about the recent trends in technology.

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.

 

“Heavenly Interruptions”

Pastor Dennis Morales

Pastor Dennis Morales

By Pastor Dennis Morales

“We can make our plans, but the LORD determines our steps.” – Proverbs 16:9 (NLT)

“Sticky notes” are my friend.  I have lists of “things to do” for almost everything.  Sometimes I can get a little carried away, but I consider myself a planner. I once planned out our whole vacation and took my lists of things to do for everyday. Let’s say it was short lived. There was a time when no one could get between me and my schedule. When it was interfered with, I felt like the wheels fell off my day.

How do you go about your plans? How do you handle interruptions?  We have vacation plans, weekend plans, a retirement plan, plans for school, and the list goes on.  There’s nothing wrong with making plans but Proverbs says no matter what plans you may make, God decides where those plans will lead us.  We can plan the day as usual, but expect some Heavenly interruption. These interruptions come in all shapes and sizes.  They can come in the form of a son or daughter seeking direction, a spouse seeking your attention, a neighbor in need, or need I say (parents) “urgent care.”  We can make all the plans we want to make, but we better figure God in there somewhere.

God has a way of editing our schedule at times. Without God in your plans, you’re going to feel real lost; your life is going to feel empty and meaningless. God has a plan for you.  It involves a bright future and a hope (Jeremiah 29:11). Trust the Lord in your planning and you’ll find He gives meaning, purpose, and life to your plans (Proverbs 3:5-6).

Calvary Chapel Eastvale meets Sundays at 10:30 a.m.; and Wednesdays at 7 p.m., at Clara Barton Elementary (7437 Corona Valley Ave., Eastvale).  Visit their website at http://www.CalvaryEastvale.org.

 

 

Did YOU Know?

City of Eastvale

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According to Municipal Code Section 6.28.060. Garage Sale Signs states the following: (a) No sign advertising a garage sale shall be posted, erected or maintained except on the premises where such sale is to be held. No more than one unlighted sign advertising a garage sale may be posted, erected or maintained on the premises where such sale is to be held; provided, however, that no such sign may be posted, erected or maintained on the public right-of-way. Any such sign posted, erected or maintained on the public right-of-way may be immediately and without notice removed by the city or designee. The city or designee may thereafter bill the responsible party for the reasonable costs of such removal.

In addition, Section 6.28.060. (b) states that each such sign shall be removed at or before the close of the last day on which the garage sale may be lawfully conducted.

Municipal Code Section 6.28.040 which governs the frequency and time of garage/yard sales states that no person, firm, association or corporation shall conduct more than three garage sales during any period of 12 consecutive months, nor shall more than three garage sales be conducted upon any lot or parcel of land during any period of 12 consecutive months. No garage sale shall be conducted between the hours of 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. or be conducted for longer than three consecutive days.

For more information on the Garage Sales, please visit the Municipal Code page on the City’s website: www.eastvaleca.gov/index.aspx?page=170

If you have additional Code Enforcement questions, please feel free
to call Eastvale City Hall at (951) 361-0900 or email Code_Complaint@eastvaleca.gov

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Coronita Elementary Selected By Crayola

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Photo courtesy: CNUSD A CNUSD student uses Crayola products to paint.

Photo courtesy: CNUSD
A CNUSD student uses Crayola products to paint.

Corona– Coronita Elementary School was selected by Crayola and the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) to receive a “Champion Creatively Alive Children” school grant.

Crayola and NAESP together selected 20 schools to receive the grants, which will fund innovative programs aimed at fostering children’s critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication skills.

“The Champion Creatively Alive Children grants are intended to help schools build creative capacity, nurture children’s creativity and inspire other schools to do the same,” according to a CNUSD news release. Coronita received a $2,500 monetary grant and $1,000 worth of Crayola products.

The Champion Creatively Alive Children grant program asks principals to explore a “what if…” learning opportunity. For example, what if arts-infused learning thrived every day in schools? What if schools relied more on project-based authentic assessment rather than standardized tests? What if parents and schools found ways to document and articulate the value of creative experiences? The entries were judged on innovation, collaboration, and sustainability.

“From the moment I stepped onto Coronita Elementary School, I saw students happily and deeply engaged in purposeful, creative academic work,” said Celena Turney, Western Regional Manager, Education Leadership in a CNUSD news release. “A culture of collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and creativity is evident throughout this campus.  Kudos to Principal Kevin Kazala, his staff, students, and parents!”

“Principals understand the value of using arts-infused education to ignite deep learning for all students,” said NAESP Executive Director Gail Connelly. “We’re proud to work with Crayola and the Champion Creatively Alive Children grant program to provide schools with this unique opportunity for resources to enhance students’ creativity and success.”

“Coronita is extremely excited about receiving the Champion Creatively Alive Children Grant from Crayola in association with the National Association of Elementary School Principals,” said Principal, Kevin Kazala in a news release. “Art is in an integral part of learning for students to visualize content.  If you look carefully at the Common Core State Standards for California, you will find that art elements are woven throughout.  There is amazing learning happening at Coronita, and the Coronita family is proud to be recognized.”

To view the complete list of the 20 Champion Creatively Alive Children grant recipients, visit www.naesp.org/creativity. To learn more about Crayola and view free professional development resources, visit www.crayola.com/educator. For more information about NAESP, please visit www.naesp.org.

This information was courtesy of Corona Norco Unified School District.

IE News: Litigation Threat Changes EV Elections

By Raymond Mendoza

Eastvale– Changes are in store for Eastvale for the upcoming November elections, as the Eastvale City Council recently voted to change its “at-large” system of city council elections to “by district” – meaning that council members must be elected from certain geographic areas within the city.

While the vote was 3-0 in favor of the change during a council meeting on April 27 (Councilmember Adam Rush was absent) the council members noted their decision was only made to appease litigation threats made by the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund.

According to Attorney Betsy Martin, the City of Eastvale received a letter from the group in April stating that they would sue the city if Eastvale did not switch to “by district” elections in time for the November 2016 election. The group claimed that the City of Eastvale’s current election system is violating the California Voting Rights Act of 2002.

According to a statement issued by the city, Eastvale is not the only city being threatened with litigation. Inland Empire cities such as Rancho Cucamonga, Wildomar, Hesperia, Chino and Upland all received the same demands regarding by-district elections.

“We recommend that you do (change to “by district” elections),” said Martin. “No city has ever successful defended a voting rights challenge.”

Martin went on to discuss how the California Voting Rights Act of 2002 is intended to ensure that “protected groups” – such as minority races – have their voting rights protected. Martin mentioned that the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund was alerted due to the efforts of an unknown Eastvale community member.

“Rather than spend a lot of money on fighting something that will certainly be a losing proposition, we suggest you go forward and draw your own districts as rapidly as possible,” said Martin.

During the June 2010 Eastvale incorporation election, 54 percent of the voters were in favor of “at-large” elections – which allowed anyone who lives within the city to run for city council. “By district” only received 27 percent of the votes.

Council Member Clint Lorimore voiced his distaste for the election changes, stating that breaking the city into districts would accomplish very little since there is no major racial divide from one area of Eastvale to the next.

“I want to express my frustration with this process,” Lorimore said. “I believe that we in Eastvale are a homogenous community. We’re not broken into specific areas where one ethnicity lives. It is not going to be helpful, in my opinion, for our city to do this.”

To push these changes ahead at an accelerated rate, city officials hired the National Demographics Corporation to study the city’s population and prepare draft plans for the proposed districts that also meet legal requirements. The draft of proposed districts will be available to the public this month on the city’s website and residents are also encouraged to voice their opinions concerning the new districts during its upcoming public hearings on May 11, May 25, and June 8.

Mail Thefts In Eastvale

By Araceli Sanchez  

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Hand with open mailbox

Eastvale– Eastvale residents have expressed their concern regarding the mail thefts that have been occurring in City of Eastvale.

Recently, thefts have been reported off Spring and Nicole Court, on the side of Riverboat and King River, and up and down Tisdale. Many believe that the thefts have increased in the last month because of expected tax returns. However, these thefts have been going on for a long time and they are not unique to Eastvale. Mail thefts have been reported in Corona, Norco, Chino and other surrounding areas.

But local Police and the US Postal Service are adamant about stopping these thefts from occurring.

“The United States Postal Inspection Service will continue to bring violators to justice to secure the integrity of the U.S. Mail,” said Postal Inspector in Charge, Robert Wemyss in a statement. “Protecting the ability to use the mail in a safe and secure manner is at the core of the Postal Inspection Service’s mission,” he added.

“Mail theft and other property crimes are a rising problem and trend in this region,” said Corona Police Department Chief of Police Michael Abel. “We take these matters seriously and truly appreciate the joint cooperation in this prosecution. It’s important that we hold suspects such as these accountable for their actions.”

Local Police has already arrested five individuals for mail theft this month (see the Crime Recap article on page 11). The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department has also issued a news release with the following tips on how to protect your mail from thieves:

  • Use the letter slots inside your post office for your mail or personally hand it to a letter carrier.
  • Don’t leave your mail in your mailbox overnight. Pick it up promptly after delivery. If you’re expecting checks, credit cards or other negotiable items, ask a friend or neighbor you trust to retrieve your mail.
  • If you don’t receive a check or other valuable mail you’re expecting, contact the issuing agency immediately, without delay.
  • If you change your address, immediately notify your Post Office and anyone with whom you do business through the U.S. mail.
  • Don’t send cash in the mail.
  • Tell your Post Office when you’ll be out of town, so they can hold your mail until you return.
  • Report all suspected mail thefts to the Sheriff’s Department and a Postal Inspector.
  • Consider starting a neighborhood watch program. Exchanging work and vacation schedules with trusted neighbors and friends, you can watch each other’s mailboxes (and homes).
  • Consult with your local Postmaster for the most up-to-date regulations on mailboxes, including the availability of locked centralized or curbside mailboxes.

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department also reminds residents that if you witness a mail theft in progress, immediately contact the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department at 951-776-1099 and report the incident. Afterwards, contact the Postal Inspectors at 877-876-2455.

In addition, if you are a victim of mail theft and your mailbox has been vandalized, the City of Eastvale is not one of the numbers you should call.

“The cluster mail boxes are not City property, nor do we pay for the repairs or maintenance,” said Daniella Badaeu, Eastvale Public Information Officer. “They are the responsibility of the individual homeowner(s) and the HOAs.”

If you do not have a Home Owner’s Association (HOA), you can also call the PMG Mailbox at (951) 288-3129 to repair or replace a mailbox. Some residents have even suggested to pitch in for a heavy duty mail box so it would be less likely for thieves to break into with pry bars or cutting tools.

Another resident suggested to ask PMG Mailbox to seal the outgoing mail slot to prevent thieves from stealing outgoing mail.

However, many residents are wondering why the U.S. Postal Service doesn’t pay to replace the new mailbox. NBC News reported that the U.S. Postal Service says covering replacement costs is financially unfeasible because they are not tax-dollar supported. The Postal Service said they support themselves with what they sell, just like any other business.

Having your own individual mailbox is also not an option because the Postal Service recently “phased out individual mail delivery in new housing communities as part of ongoing budget cuts,” according to NBC. “Doorstep delivery costs the USPS about $353 per address each year, while delivery to [cluster mailboxes] costs about $160 per address.”

Make Your Backyard Extreme

By Michael ArmijoExtreme Backyard

Ontario – Companies come and go, so longevity is key when you’re modifying your home, both inside and out. Extreme Backyard Designs is a testimony of longevity as their family run business has been designing outdoor entertainment centers with name brand components for over 20 years.

“A key component to staying in business so long is to treat people the way we would want ourselves to be treated,” said James Deeley, founder of the family business. With so many years in business, you not only get quality products, you also gets years of experience of getting things done correctly and creatively.

Extreme Backyard Designs can provide custom Barbeque islands, outdoor fireplaces, fire pit tables, spas, patio furniture, and many other items all wholesale to the public.

“We are college and trade school educated and enjoy the interaction and satisfaction of transforming backyards into a family’s personal oasis,” Deeley said. “Since we buy at such a large volume, we always have monthly specials on our website.”

The Extreme Backyard Designs staff are the most knowledgeable and friendly people in the area, as they are centrally located on the corner of the 60 Freeway and Vineyard, right across from the newest Kaiser building.

“We believe what makes a business thrive is to provide the best quality components, a superior level of customer service, while providing an affordable price,” Deeley said.

Serving all of Southern California, Extreme Backyard Designs is located at 2330 S. Vineyard Ave in our neighboring city of Ontario. They can be reached at 909.930.6111, or you can view their website at www.extremebackyarddesigns.com.

Is it Time to Take Action?

By Pastor Mark Lee

Pastor Mark Lee of Vantage Point in Eastvale

Pastor Mark Lee of Vantage Point in Eastvale

In the entertainment industry, the month of May marks the beginning of the blockbuster movie season.  From now until the end of July, the film industry will be releasing some of their most highly-anticipated films of the year.  Not surprisingly, the majority of these films are in the action genre.  In fact, during the first few days of May, two of the most popular franchises will debut their newest offerings – Captain America: Civil War and X-Men: Apocalypse.

By definition, an action film is one in which a resourceful character successfully overcomes incredible odds, including horrible situations and villainous opponents. Their fast-paced plots and exciting stunts draw large audiences and make a lot of money.  The popularity of this type of movie is not surprising.  After all, who would pay to watch a movie about a man who just sits around and hopes that his problems will go away?

Much like action film heroes, we often find ourselves facing obstacles that are seemingly insurmountable. When our backs are up against the wall, the primary response should always be to turn to God.  However, this isn’t where our involvement ends.  For example: the unemployed don’t just pray for God’s provision, they also start applying for new jobs.

James 2:17 says, “In the same way, faith by itself, if not accompanied by action, is dead.”  We have all heard the popular saying, “God helps those who help themselves.”  While this is not entirely true (He does, after all, intervene when we are helpless), the truth is that we cannot expect God to provide for our every need as we sit idly by.  Yes, we need to have faith that our Heavenly Father will take care of us.  However, we also need to remember that faith often requires action.

VantagePoint Church meets at Roosevelt High School on Sundays at 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Eastvale Relay for Life: Hope Takes Fight

By Valerie Gutierrez

Photo By: Valerie Gutierrez Relay For Life cancer survivors take on their first lap.

Photo By: Valerie Gutierrez Relay For Life cancer survivors take on their first lap.

EASTVALE- “You have cancer,” are those three words you never think you’ll ever hear, nor hope you will.

Mercy Campos, Christi Camacho, and Michelle Huff are only a few of the thousands of cancer survivors inspiring others to battle against the disease.

On April 30, local families, friends, business, and residents gathered at River Heights Intermediate where the American Cancer Society Relay For Life event kicked off at 9 a.m.

The opening ceremony began by the Presentation of Colors, then the National Anthem sung by Ashley Willowsby. Following was the welcome speech by Shawn Abramowitz and survivor speaker Mercy Campos.  Then, Mayor Ike Bootsma and Lieutenant Scott Forbes said a few words.

The celebration continued with fun festivities throughout the day such as an egg toss, frozen t-shirt contest, and a luminaria ceremony, among others. The event ended at 9 p.m. with a closing ceremony of Spirit of Relay.

However, the highlight of the Relay for Life was when cancer survivors were asked to walk their lap. With excitement, friends, families, and Eastvale community members cheered on those affected by the disease.

Christi Camacho is only one of the many participants that attended the event alongside her biggest supporters: her family.

It’s not only nice to have the support from your loved ones but “it’s [also] nice to have the support from the community,” said Christi Camacho, an Eastvale resident.

Photo By: Valerie GutierrezTogether Eastvale Relay For Life cancer survivors painting the community purple.

Photo By: Valerie Gutierrez
Together Eastvale Relay For Life cancer survivors painting the community purple.

Relay For Life is a life-changing event that gives the community the opportunity to celebrate the lives of people who have battle cancer.

Although there weren’t a lot of supporters at this year’s Eastvale Relay For Life, “It’s [still a great event] and I wish more people came out,” said Riverside resident, Michelle Huff.

According to cancer.org, each year, more than 4 million people in over 20 countries take part in this global phenomenon and raise much-need funds and awareness to save lives from cancer.

Relay For Life is the largest and most impactful fundraising event to end cancer. With the support of all the participants, teams, and donations by the community, Eastvale Relay for Life raised approximately $14,089.57 by 10 teams that participated in the event.

Photo By: Valerie Gutierrez Mayor Ike Bootsma at the 2016 Eastvale Relay For Life, supporting families who were affected by cancer.

Photo By: Valerie Gutierrez
Mayor Ike Bootsma at the 2016 Eastvale Relay For Life, supporting families who were affected by cancer.

The top two teams that raised the most donations were “Team Pirates 4 A Cause” that raised about $10,175.00 and “Team Maria” that raised $2,540.00.

Relay For Life is an event where the community comes together to fight back against the disease however, Huff said that many still don’t “understand what we’re trying to do.”

Join Eastvale in next year’s event, as they continue to show support by painting the community purple in order to fight against cancer.

 

San Antonio Regional Hospital Receives Women’s Choice Award®

By Cathy Rebman

Inland Empire– For the third consecutive year, San Antonio Regional Hospital has been named a recipient of the Women’s Choice Award® as one of 2016 America’s Best Hospitals for Heart Care. San Antonio is one of 353 hospitals nationwide and just two in the Inland Empire to qualify for this evidence-based designation.

The Women’s Choice Award is the only heart care award that identifies the country’s best healthcare institutions based on robust criteria that consider both clinical excellence and female patient satisfaction. San Antonio performed well clinically with regard to heart care measures, but also had a high recommendation rate, which women have identified as a very important indicator when selecting a hospital.

Women’s Choice determines the 2016 America’s Best Hospitals for Heart Care list by first identifying hospitals across the nation that offer a minimum number of cardiac and/or vascular services. Only hospitals that perform well clinically with regard to heart care measures reported to Medicare, and also have a high Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) recommendation score, are selected. All data used to determine the award recipients are completely objective and evidence-based. “Considering that heart disease is the number one killer of women across the country, helping women find the best in cardiac care is how we empower women to make the best healthcare choices for themselves and for their family,” says Delia Passi, CEO and Founder of the Women’s Choice Award.

According to the American Heart Association (AHA), one in every three women dies from heart disease and stroke in the United States. “It is an honor to be recognized by the Women’s Choice Organization,” states Harris F. Koenig, President & Chief Executive Officer of San Antonio Regional Hospital. “Considering that one in every three women dies from heart disease and stroke today in the United States, this designation of excellence signifies our ongoing commitment to meeting the highest standards in cardiac and/or vascular services. We are proud to have some of the best cardiac staff in the region. Our staff in the emergency department, cardiac catheterization lab, cardiac care unit, cardiac surgery, and cardiac rehabilitation department work as a multi-disciplinary team to provide the highest standard of care to our patients.”

Public Works Department Maintaining a First Rate Infrastructure System!

Eastvale City Manager Michele Nissen

Eastvale City Manager Michele Nissen

By Michele Nissen, City Manager

At the 5th Annual State of the City in April, the City’s Department heads gave brief and informative updates about their departments. Over the next few months, I will continue to give you additional details about these departments and their day to day operations.

The Public Works Department is responsible for constructing and maintaining the City’s infrastructure, which includes 1,178 miles of streets, sidewalks, 44 traffic signals, storm drains less than 36” in size, all traffic signs, and one bridge. Public Works ensures that our streets are safe and clean, traffic signals operate efficiently, the staff responds to citizen concerns in the public right-of-way, as well as provide quality and responsive private development plan review.

The City of Eastvale utilizes the services of the County of Riverside for routine street maintenance, traffic signal maintenance, and traffic sign repair and replacement.  County staff provides fast response times and quality work.

The City’s public works staff is responsible for implementing capital improvement programs to maintain and expand the City’s infrastructure as needed.  Maintaining 1,178 miles of roadway is no small challenge.  The City has developed a pavement management plan and 5 year capital improvement program to systematically maintain all City infrastructure. Concluding in the next few years, it is estimated that the City will spend over $4.6 million dollars on improvements to City facilities.  City infrastructure is maintained through specific funding sources such as Measure A and Gas Tax funds and is not funded through the General Fund.

We encourage residents to file complaints or service requests related to roadways, sidewalks, or traffic signals via the City’s E-Citizen App. For additional information about the app, please visit www. bit.ly.com/ECitizen.

The Building Division is responsible for enforcing local state and federal laws enacted to safeguard public safety, health and the general welfare through the California Building Code.  The Division is responsible for reviewing documents, issuing permits and enforcement of the Building Codes.  Every building in the City of Eastvale is inspected by City building inspectors.  These inspections ensure that the structures are safe and meet all applicable codes.  In addition, for homeowner improvements such as patio covers, pools, remodels and other improvements to property may require a permit.  To find out before you construct, call City Hall to determine whether a permit is required.

Should you have any questions or comments, City Hall may be reached at (951) 361-0900. City Hall office hours are Monday-Thursday from 7:30 am – 5:30 pm, closed every Friday.  City Hall encourages all residents and visitors to register for e-notification on the City’s website: www.EastvaleCA.gov.

Corona Norco Unified School District 2016 Retirees

Photo courtesy: CNUSD On May 3, Corona Norco Unified School District 2016 Retirees were recognized and celebrated for their service to the district and for their dedication to CNUSD students. CNUSD reported that the retirees provided a combined total of 1600 years of service.

Photo courtesy: CNUSD On May 3, Corona Norco Unified School District 2016 Retirees were recognized and celebrated for their service to the district and for their dedication to CNUSD students. CNUSD reported that the retirees provided a combined total of 1600 years of service.