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Eastvale: College Athletics – What Families Need To Hear

Photo Courtesy: Recruiting Realities Jack Renkens

Photo Courtesy: Recruiting Realities
Jack Renkens

By B.B. Beard, Chicago Blog Company

Eastvale – National keynote speaker, Jack Renkens of Recruiting Realities, brought his unique, no-nonsense presentation on college athletic recruiting to Eleanor Roosevelt High School on Aug. 31.  His presentation, “It’s a Game… Know the Rules,” served as a reality check for families of student-athletes looking to get their degree and play at the college level.

Entering his 18th year touring the United States, Renkens has established himself as one of the top athletic/motivational speakers in the nation, presenting at state athletic conferences, football clinics, college financial planning groups, sports camps and high schools from coast to coast. His speaking tour includes over 170 high schools each year, with enrollments from 250 to 2,500 students. As a former high school/college coach and athletic director, Renkens has written 14 books on the recruiting process.

Renkens’ message is never sugar-coated. “It may not be what some parents want to hear, but it definitely is what they need to hear. I’m primarily trying to get families to be realistic about the opportunities that are available and to get them to understand it’s about getting your education, not about hitting the ball, kicking the ball, throwing the ball. It’s about finding the right match academically.”

One of the many realities Renkens details are the high expectations of athletes and parents when it comes to having sports pay for a college education.

“There are a lot of student-athletes out there and less than one percent are going to a Division 1 school,” he said. “However, you’ve got 99 percent of kids out there that can play at the college level in divisions other than D1. The key is finding the right school and financial aid package.”

“Student-athletes need to come to terms with three basic realities,” Renkens said.

 

  1. “You don’t get to pick the school. They pick you.
  2. “A college coach can’t recruit you if he/she doesn’t know who you are. Student-athletes need to market themselves.
  3. “Don’t get hung up on the words ‘athletic scholarship.’ Focus on ‘funding’ comprised of academic money, merit money, grants, endowment and achievement money.”

 

At the presentation, parents had an opportunity to hear the truth about college athletic recruiting, the role of their high school coach, the impact of today’s social media and where parents fit into the process.

If your son or daughter is serious about getting a college degree and passionate about the sport they play, and you were unable to attend the event, visit the Recruiting Realities website at www.recruitingrealities.com. To see him in action, search Jack Renkens on YouTube.com

Anxiety And Our Youth

Licensed Marriage Family Therapist

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

By Nancy Stoops, M.A., M.F.T.

 

I have been a psychotherapist for 15 years, and have worked with people of all ages with various issues.

I’m constantly amazed when I have a child or teen brought to me for anxiety issues. We seem to have created a generation that feels very inadequate and struggles with growing up and being successful.  The issues this generation worries about are things my generation didn’t have to deal with.

Our colleges are impacted and hard to get into.  Now kindergarteners have homework and are expected to read and know many more things.  Video games and television are replacing playing outdoors in the fresh air and getting much needed exercise – this outdoor playing is such a great way to reduce or eliminate stress.  Social media, unfortunately, has made this generation very lazy and childhood obesity and diabetes are on the rise.

As parents and community leaders, we have a social responsibility to help this generation find a healthy balance in their lives in every area.  We need to support and encourage our youth.  We need to provide them with the necessary tools to help them strive to become their best.  We need to have faith in our youth, as so many of them are diamonds in the rough.  We need to give them the guidance to help them shine and reach their full potential.

We need to teach our teens that problems can be worked through, and that drinking and drugs are not a solution.  We need to teach them how to meditate, not medicate, to quiet their busy minds.  We need to teach them how to relax by finding balance, getting organized, prioritizing and effectively managing their time and communicating what’s working and not working in their lives.

Please don’t assume that our youth are all pot-smoking, video-game-playing, lazy, worthless human beings.  They are just scared and need some help finding their way!

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

Eastvale Community News Complete Edition September 2015

2015-09-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: 2015-09-EastvaleNews-WEB

Eastvale City Council Recap

Photo Courtesy: City of Eastvale

Photo Courtesy: City of Eastvale
On Aug. 26, Kelly Howell, a founding member of the Eastvale Community Foundation, was awarded with a certificate of appreciation for her dedication to the City’s development (L-R Joe Tessari, Howell, Clint Lorimore, Sharyn Link, William Link, and Mayor Ike Bootsma).

By Emily Aguilar

Eastvale – The August City Council meetings primarily focused on events, programs, and projects that would benefit the development of Eastvale.

The first Council meeting took place on Aug. 12, where the Public Safety Commission announced the success of the traffic safety map for back to school week. They also mentioned the community’s desire for a Neighborhood Watch leader.

During Presentations and Announcements, Rob Bishop, who is part of the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF), said the group and the Riverside County Transportation Commission have collaborated to work on road projects in the city. TUMF states they will work with Eastvale not only on projects, but will also provide updates on road works and fees based on public growth through NEXUS studies every five years.

Next, Khuzaima Rangwalla and Zahra Rangwalla, two Eastvale City Hall interns, were recognized for their volunteer work. The City was also recognized by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) because they have been successful in arresting 54 drivers for DUI in 2014.

The Student Liaison, Julia Sung, reported that Michael Reagan will be present for the official opening of Ronald Reagan Elementary on Aug. 28. As a result of Reagan’s opening, nearby Clara Barton Elementary has seen a decrease in students, and as a result, there is less traffic for parents to drop off and pick up students. Also, this school year will be the tenth anniversaries for Eleanor Roosevelt High and Harada Elementary.

During Public Comments, Hari Dhiman from the Eastvale Chamber of Commerce elaborated on his hope to reorganize the Chamber, and invited the public to the Evening Mixer on Fri., Aug. 21.

The Council motioned for all items on the Consent Calendar to be approved, including authorizing the Mayor to execute the amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement of the Western Riverside Council of Governments to add the Morongo Band of Mission Indians to the WRCOG Governing Board.

For Council Business, discussion began on initiating projects for flood plain and open lot space in the southwest quadrant of the City, and a professional services agreement with the Inland Empire Small Business Development Center to offer workshops to aid small businesses.  The item that brought about the most debate was the proposal to hire a professional lobbyist for the City, surrounding the controversy of Assembly Bill 113.  A motion was passed 3-2 with regard to the hiring of Joe A. Gonsalves & Son short term.

The City Manager report focused on the completion of the Schleisman Road Project the week of Aug. 2, the selection of a Motorcycle Officer for the Eastvale Police Department, and staff members coordinating City tours.

Before adjournment, Council spoke about the success of National Night Out, and Mayor Bootsma mentioned formulating a committee to support the building of a new public library in Eastvale.

The Aug. 26 meeting began with an update from the Eastvale Community Foundation Update.  Sharyn Link shared some details for the City’s 5th Anniversary celebration, and mentioned that Council members were welcome to enter a float in the parade.  Link also announced that the Foundation would be donating $5,000 toward the creation of a new City Library.  Council thanked the Foundation for their generous donation.  Kelly Howell, the founding member of the Foundation was also recognized with a certificate of appreciation for her dedication to the City’s development.

Next, two new staff members were introduced to the council: Chris Hanson and Ramon Gibbons.  Hanson will work for the City’s water regulation, and Gibbons will be working in Fields Services.

For the Student Liaison Report, it was announced that Ronald Reagan Elementary will have its official opening on Fri., Aug. 28.  Also, ERHS is looking to hold a Winter Festival, possibly on Dec. 12.  The event will include games and booths.

There were no public comments, and all items on the Consent Calendar were approved.

Moving on to the Public Hearings, the Council was introduced to the proposal of amending the Goodman Commerce Center Plan. The amendments included approving Chapters 1 and 2, which focused on redefining glossary definitions, and increasing the size of the Business Park area from 40,000 square feet to 60,000 square feet. The motion was approved.

Under City Council Business, Items 9.1 through 9.4 were approved, agreeing to topics such as renaming Cleveland St. to Scholar Way (between 58th St. and Bellegrave Ave. by Sept. 9, and allocating $2,500 to support the International Walk to School Day event taking place Oct. 7.  For Item 9.4, Mayor Bootsma and Councilmember Tessari were motioned as the two new library subcommittee participants to ensure the development of the future library. While the Council is eager to create a new library in Eastvale, Tessari took the initiative to propose the possibility of creating a Civic Center to accommodate a new city hall and library; his recommendation was motioned. Item 9.7, which was intended to find funding for state and local transportation infrastructure, was not approved, as the Council believes that receiving the funds could lead to an increase in taxes.

The City Manager staff announced the 9/11 Memorial Event would take place at Cal Fire Station 27. Also, it was announced that a sign, promoted by the Goodman Commerce Center, will be erected on the freeway front facing the I-15 freeway. The sign will be 30 feet tall and 150 feet long, and it will be made of with reflective material that will illuminate images as drivers pass by.  Advertisements placed on this sign can also benefit the City by promoting businesses in the area.

Moving onto Council Comments, Mayor Bootsma stated that he will be meeting with Rep. Ken Calvert (R-CA); and that he will visit the Reagan Elementary grand opening ceremony.  Before adjournment, he encouraged everyone to participate in the International Walk to School Day event on Oct. 7.

Atlas Pet Hospital

Keeping your pets healthy and happy

Atlas Pet Hospital is located at 1560 Hamner Avenue in Norco. They can be reached at (951) 737-1242, or visit www.AtlasPetHospital.com for more information.

Atlas Pet Hospital is located at 1560 Hamner Avenue in Norco. They can be reached at (951) 737-1242, or visit http://www.AtlasPetHospital.com for more information.

By Claire Lewis

Norco – Our pets don’t just offer us love and loyalty, they are an important part of our families.  As such, we want to be sure they have the very best in veterinarian care to help keep them in the peak of health.

Welcome to Atlas Pet Hospital – a state-of-the-art, full-service veterinary hospital that works closely with you and your pet to provide the best professional medical care available.

With an experienced, quality team dedicated to making pets thrive, Atlas stays up to date through continuing education, cutting edge technology, and a commitment to quality treatment.

Atlas is “Norco’s BEST,” offering everything from annual exams and vaccinations, to dentistry, pain management, hospitalization and specialty surgeries and orthopedics.  They even offer walk-in, low-cost Vaccine Clinics on the weekends with no appointment needed.  Atlas prides themselves in offering high quality service, while still providing a small town, family atmosphere.  Just like you, they want to help keep your pets healthy and happy.

Thinking about a new addition to your family?  Atlas offers puppy and kitten packages as low as $248 to help get your new pet off to a great start.

Atlas knows that preventative care will contribute to your pet’s overall well-being.  With diagnostic exams, an in-house pharmacy, overnight boarding and natural pet foods and supplies, this one-stop shop can meet all your needs while providing you and your pet with high quality, compassionate care.

Atlas loves animals as much as you do, and they look forward to meeting you and providing the best possible care for your pets.

Atlas Pet Hospital is located at 1560 Hamner Avenue in Norco.  They are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturdays/Sundays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.  They can be reached at (951) 737-1242, or visit www.AtlasPetHospital.com for more information.

Forgiveness

Pastor Ed Moreno

Pastor Ed Moreno

By Pastor Ed Moreno

Why is forgiving others so difficult for humans to do?  Forgiving others should be relatively easy for believers to do, because we, of all people, know how much forgiveness has been extended to us through Christ, right?  And, yet, we seem to have just as much trouble forgiving those who have sinned against us as unbelievers do.

Jesus talked a lot about humans forgiving other humans.  Peter thought he got it when he asked Jesus if we should forgive a repeat offender seven times.  This was up from the four times prescribed by the Rabbis, so Peter probably thought he’d get commended by Jesus (Matthew 18:21-22). But Jesus said, “No, seventy-times seven would be more like it.”  By that he meant: Just keep on forgiving.  After all, isn’t this what our heavenly Father does for us?

You know the parable Jesus went on to tell.  He said (to paraphrase), “The President and CEO of a large company found out that one of his V.P.’s embezzled a ‘zillion’ dollars (i.e., an amount he could never hope to pay back).  So, the big boss was going to throw the book at the V.P.  The V.P. knew he was finished.  There was no getting out of this mess.

But feeling the full weight of his wrongs, and the reality of the consequences he deserved and was about to get, the V.P. breaks down and is sincerely remorseful.  In this state he falls to his knees, confesses his guilt, and begs for mercy.

To everyone’s surprise, the big boss feels compassion; lifts the V.P. to his feet; and tells the man that he is going to forgive his entire debt.  The big boss will suffer great personal loss by doing this, but he lets the guy go anyway.

One would think that after being forgiven an unpayable debt, that the V.P. would feel obliged to readily extend such mercy to those who (by comparison) committed minor offenses against him.  But he didn’t.

The big boss found out about this, reversed his decision and held the V.P. accountable for all his offenses (Matthew 18:23-35).

There are many lessons to be drawn from Jesus’ parable.  We’ll just share one:

Mercy is supposed to beget mercy, according to Jesus.  If humans want mercy, we should show mercy.  If we want grace, we should extend grace.  Those who show no mercy, and who are unforgiving, will receive back in like kind – from both God and man.

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

“Well Done”

Dennis Morales X-ORIGBy Pastor Dennis Morales

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith…” (2 Timothy 4:7).

Paul the Apostle penned these words as he saw his approaching death.  He was able to say that he finished the course of faith God set him on.  His faith in God remained strong in both tribulation and as the end drew near (2 Corinthians 11:23-28).

The Greeks had a race in their Olympic games that was unique.  The winner was not the runner who finished first. It was the runner who finished with his torch still lit.

You are born in this specific generation to fulfill God’s specific plan.  The first step in God’s plan is to trust your life to Christ.  As you trust Him, He will direct you (Proverbs 3:5-6). You have a purpose in this generation, and through “living” that purpose, a message to send to the next generation.   What will your message be?

On July 31, my dad graduated to Heaven. There is no doubt in our hearts that he is in Heaven, because he left a legacy of great faith.  He and his smile were bigger than life, but his faith was even bigger.  His testimony of faith in Jesus Christ will forever resonate with all who knew him.

In his last days, I saw his light burning brighter than ever.  I miss him dearly, but I am grateful for my dad showing me the way of finishing well and accomplishing His purpose.  There is no doubt he heard the Lord say, “Well done good and faithful servant… enter into the joy of the Lord,” (Matthew 25:23).

Let’s finish well.

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

CNUSD Receives National School Safety Honor

Staff Reports

Corona/Norco – The Corona-Norco Unified School District’s Project Safety Net Program has been selected to receive the 2015 Exemplary School Safety Initiative Award by the School Safety Advocacy Council, a recognized leader in school safety based services and training. CNUSD was honored at the National School Safety Conference on July 27, in Las Vegas, NV.

The Exemplary School Safety Initiative Award honors Districts nation-wide that have implemented programs that have had a significant impact in school safety and the community. The Project Safety Net Program serves over 53,000 students and their families in the District.

Under the outstanding leadership of Associate Superintendent of Instructional Support, Michael Cobarrubias, Project Safety Net was implemented in the summer of 2013 to ensure that each and every member of the school community experiences a safe and caring educational environment.

The overarching goal of Project Safety Net is to identify and anticipate safety concerns and systematically address each concern through the application of best practices. A key component to the success of the program is the development of innovative partnerships between the District and the Corona Police Department, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, students, parents and community organizations.

School safety is of paramount importance to CNUSD, and this accolade confirms the District’s ongoing commitment to keeping its campuses safe.

Coming Home

Tim Eaton

Tim Eaton

By Pastor Tim Eaton

A vacation sounds so great.  We sometimes feel stressed out, overworked, and underappreciated, and have a need to get away from it all. We may dream of joyful times with friends and family, and the fun and relaxation we will have on vacation.

Hopefully time away delivers on most of those promises.  But a funny thing can happen on vacation.  Maybe it’s too many hours in a car or nights spent in a tent, an unfamiliar hotel, or time with the in-laws.  Any one of these things can make home start to sound better than when we left it.

By the end of a vacation, coming home can often feel even better than getting away.  We miss the little things we didn’t notice before we left: the way fresh sheets smell on our own bed, kids’ favorite toys at the ready, the staples in our fridge and pantry, the peace of sitting in a favorite chair.  Returning to these simple things can make coming home the best part of a vacation.

Coming home to church can give us an even deeper peace.  Maybe something made us want to get away from church.  Maybe we drifted away without really noticing.  But this “vacation” can weary us like any other.  The signs are there – we have spent too much time rushing around, traveling through life without effect, and wishing we could find rest and peace.

If you are weary and burdened, you will find rest in Jesus (Matthew 11:28).  Like the prodigal son, we find our Heavenly Father waiting with open arms for us to return home to Him (Luke 15:20).

Edgewater Lutheran Church meets Sundays at 10 a.m., worshiping at Harada Elementary, 12884 Oakdale Street, Eastvale, CA, 92880;http://www.EdgewaterLutheran.org.

We Live In A World

By Sarah Sanchez

 

We live in a world
where we can’t spend time with family
without looking at our phone
We live in a world
where we have thousands of “friends”
yet, we constantly feel alone

We live in a world
where we don’t know the time or directions
without relying on technology
We live in a world
where we’ll say and do everything
BUT actually admit we owe an apology

We live in a world
where we teach kids to speak their minds
but only behind computer screens
We live in a world
where they tell us our sexuality
is determined by our genes

We live in a world
where our kids can be kidnapped
outside the house within our community
We live in a world
where children are starving around us
while we’re calculating server gratuity

We live in a world
where we throw out food and water because we feel full
We live in a world
where we take 30 minute showers
while others bathe in a lake or a pool  

We live in a world
where people are greedy and selfish
because it is normality
Are you living IN the world
or OF the world?
What’s your reality? 

Socially Speaking

By Sarah Sanchez

Eastvale – July was a busy month on social media with updates on construction, achievements, and criminals. If you are not following us on our Facebook page (facebook.com/EastvaleCommunityNews) or our website (www.anapr.com), make sure to do so today to stay up-to-date on what’s happening in the community.

Trending topics last month included our City Manager, Michele Nissen, who was honored as an Outstanding Rising Administrator; an ERHS student who received the national Alexander Hamilton Citizenship Achievement Award; and news releases regarding the arrests of a Target robber, a fraud suspect, and three suspects in shopping area vehicle burglaries.

A post that sparked a lot of conversation in the community was a picture of the field where the Silverlakes Equestrian Center will be built. The equestrian center will be capable of stabling and hosting world-class (possibly Olympic) events, and will include 25 soccer fields, a 5,000-seat indoor stadium, an outdoor arena and event center, picnic areas, and more – according to a story we previously published in April 2015. For more information about this project, visit our website and view the article titled, “Silverlakes: Back In Action.”

Our most popular post on social media was about a resident who informed the community to watch out for possible burglars trying to break into Eastvale homes. The resident mentioned that she recently witnessed a man running from her front door as she was returning to her driveway near Archibald and Schleisman. She witnessed two cars waiting for the running man, and they sped off in their vehicles. This post received 103 comments of concerned citizens tagging their family and loved ones’ Facebook pages. This post was also shared 96 times to alert other community members to be watchful.

Community members are encouraged to inform us regarding any crime that they have witnessed in the area. The reason we post this information to the community is not because we want to encourage citizens to complain about crime, but to provide the opportunity to share the incidents with other community members as a public service. We can use social media as a tool to catch criminals and hopefully send the message that they WILL get caught if they commit a crime in Eastvale. So remember:  never leave valuables in your car, be watchful of your home and your neighbors’ home, and report any suspicious behavior to the Eastvale Police Department by dialing 911 or (951) 955-2600. Let’s work together to stop crime in our City!

Our Facebook page also consists of new events, yard sales, and stories on a daily basis. Every Thursday, we post local yard sales for the weekend and allow you to post your own yard sale in the comments. On Fridays, we post the weekend events and link to our new monthly calendar, which includes a variety of meetings, events, and outings in the surrounding areas. We also post the online version of the full Eastvale Community Newspaper for you to download, save, and print out.

Don’t forget to LIKE our page at Facebook.com/EastvaleCommunityNews, Follow us on Instagram at @EastvaleNews, and subscribe to our website at anapr.com. Use #ILoveEastvaleNews to tell us why YOU love Eastvale News.

Keep on Trending, Eastvale!

Leal Project: Share The Vision

Photo Courtesy: City of Eastvale, Public Review Draft An idea of what an Eastvale town center might look like.

Photo Courtesy: City of Eastvale, Public Review Draft
An idea of what an Eastvale town center might look like.

Staff Reports

Eastvale – Since its 2010 incorporation, Eastvale has grown up quite a bit, and with all the development there is not much open land left in its 13 or so square miles – save the Leal Property.  The 160-acre parcel of prime real estate has an exciting future ahead.

The land is owned by dairyman, Brad Leal, who has been working with the City of Eastvale in developing a plan that brings symmetry to his ideas for the property and what is best for the City.

According to Leal at a previous meeting about the project, “This is a big project and it will develop slowly. I don’t want some guy to just come in and build a big building.”

Instead Leal hopes that the project will come in phases of construction and establish a real Downtown Eastvale feeling.

In 2013, the City Council for the City of Eastvale initiated a long-range planning process for the property located at the northwest corner of Hamner and Limonite avenues to create a mixed-use town center on the site.

According to the City of Eastvale’s “Leal Master Plan,” the City envisions the project establishing itself as the “town center,” contributing to a desired regional destination place.  The site will be anchored by a lifestyle center and surrounded by a mixture of complementary office, civic, hotel, residential, recreation and entertainment uses.  The goal for all aspects of the project will exhibit the hallmarks of thoughtful, high-quality design (Victoria Gardens in Rancho Cucamonga and The Shoppes at Chino Hills come to mind).

The benefits will not only help to make Eastvale a destination city, but will provide significant employment opportunities, encourage high quality retail and restaurant establishments to make Eastvale their home, and keep residents (and tax dollars) from leaving the City for prime shopping and dining options.

More information will become available as a timeline is put together for phasing of the diverse development aspects of the project, beginning with environmental impacts and infrastructure coordination.

Home Fires

Pastor Rob Norris

Pastor Rob Norris

By Pastor Rob Norris

“We will not hide these truths from our children; we will tell the next generation about the glorious deeds of the Lord, about his power and his mighty wonders.”  (Psalm 78:4)

Five grown siblings came together at the event of their parents’ 50th wedding anniversary. When the time came to express their thanks to each parent for the one thing that stood out above all in their memories, each of them – without consulting the others – thanked their father for his leadership in family worship.

One of the brothers said, “The oldest memory I have, Dad, is of tears streaming down your face as you taught us from Pilgrim’s Progress on Sunday evenings. No matter how far I went astray in later years, I could never seriously question the reality of Christianity. I had seen it in you.”

Whenever the subject of family worship comes up, you may feel guilt at your failure in this area. I understand that. Few things seem harder to pull off or easier to put off. But when you consider the impact this one commitment could make in your own children for a lifetime, what could be more important?

It doesn’t have to be tightly preplanned. Take five or ten minutes before school to read a devotional with your children. Schedule one night a week when you’ll all be home to read a story and Scripture, sing (or make a joyful noise) and have some outrageous fun. Watch for those opportunities to practice “sandbox theology,” turning your children’s everyday events into spiritual training moments.

Don’t miss this: Dad and Mom, your ultimate assignment as parents is to introduce your children to God; His Son, Jesus Christ; and His Word. It may be hard to start and a challenge to continue, but it will make a huge difference in how they finish.

Live It:  Talk about what each of you can do to be helpful and encouraging to each other in getting family worship started or in keeping it going.

Pray:  Pray for priorities to firm up in your life, for incidentals to be seen for the waste of time they are, and for God’s Word to recapture each of your hearts.

The Crossings meets Sundays, 10 a.m., at River Heights Intermediate, 7227 Scholar Way, in Eastvale. For more information, call (951) 847-6836, or visit http://www.atthecrossings.com.

He Knows

Dennis Morales X-ORIGBy Pastor Dennis Morales

Matthew 14:14 “…He was moved with compassion for them.”

I was walking through a hospital today and I became moved.  As I saw many people in their rooms suffering from sickness and disease, I was moved to pray for their healing and comfort.   I thought about how Jesus saw the people and had compassion on them.

Compassion is a word which means “to suffer with.”  The Bible also uses the word “sympathize,” which means to “be touched with feeling.”   It’s a sense of feeling what the other person is feeling, and going through it with them.

My dad is currently fighting the battle of his life with cancer.  As with any disease, it hit our family hard and without notice.  But without fail, the Lord seems to put people in my dad’s path who have survived cancer to encourage him.  A survivor once told me that they can immediately recognize anyone who is battling the disease, because they know what it means to have been in the fight.  There is a special encouragement that comes from people who have traveled the road you’re on.

When Jesus passed through the crowds of people, He had compassion on them.  He is able to see past the surface.  He knows what many may try to hide.  The Bible says we have a High Priest who can sympathize with us (Hebrews 4:15).

Whatever the situation, Jesus wants to go through it with you.  But you have to allow Him into your life first.  He endured rejection, pain, and even death so that He may sympathize with you.

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

Eastvale Opens New Trail

Photo By: Emily Aguilar Mayor Ike Bootsma stands center as Jon Harrison, Chairman of the Sana Ana River Trail & Partnership, gets ready to cut the ribbon officially opening a new portion of the trail.

Photo By: Emily Aguilar
Mayor Ike Bootsma stands center as Jon Harrison, Chairman of the Sana Ana River Trail & Partnership, gets ready to cut the ribbon officially opening a new portion of the trail.

By Emily Aguilar

Eastvale – On Wed., July 22, Jurupa Community Services District (JCSD) and the Santa Ana River Trail & Parkway Partnership opened a new portion of the trail with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

The new trail links yet another portion of the Santa Ana River Trail and Parkway, which is a 12-foot wide thoroughfare for walkers, runners, bikers and equestriennes to enjoy being at one with nature through Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties.  Many attending the event joked, “You can walk from the San Bernardino Mountains and end up at Huntington Beach.”

With more than 110 miles in total, this new leg of the Trail completes 1.73 miles of the 2.61 that Eastvale will eventually contribute to the overall project.  Eastvale’s portion will benefit surrounding communities and hopefully be an inspiration by linking neighborhoods and supporting a healthy lifestyle.

The next phase of the trail will open later this year.

Photo By: Emily Aguilar Eastvale Club Scouts, Pac 803; Mayor Bootsma, Jane Anderson, Larry Oblea, and Scout Leader James Brantley

Photo By: Emily Aguilar
Eastvale Club Scouts, Pac 803; Mayor Bootsma, Jane Anderson, Larry Oblea, and Scout Leader James Brantley

BMX World Champion In Eastvale

Photo Courtesy: Tracy Weinkauf Beadle

Photo Courtesy: Tracy Weinkauf Beadle

By Sarah Sanchez

Eastvale – A world champion lives among us, and he is only 8-years old! Ty Beadle returned home after representing USA BMX and USA Cycling in the UCI BMX World Championship Race in Zolder, Belgium recently.

The competition places the contestants by birth year, so Ty competed against 9-year old boys, but he still won the title of World 1 during the competition. His family couldn’t be prouder of this remarkable accomplishment.

“Out of 122 riders from countries all over the world, he took home the gold – never losing a single race in his day,” says Ty’s mother, Tracy Weinkauf Beadle.

If fact, not only was Ty one of two people from the United States to bring home a gold medal, but he was the only male to come home with the win. Since the competition included contestants aged 5 to Professional, this was an amazing win for Ty and his family.

Ty has been doing BMX racing for three years and competed in the World championship last year in the Netherlands. He won World 3 last year, but was determined to compete again.

“He trained hard all year for this title,” says proud mom, Tracy. Training six

Photo Courtesy: Tracy Weinkauf Beadle

Photo Courtesy: Tracy Weinkauf Beadle

days a week paid off for Ty, who now represents the United States as a World Champion.

“Ty says he feels awesome and proud to represent his country this way! He plans to defend this title next year at the Worlds in Colombia,” says Tracy.  #teamusa

Advanced Improvements Provides Comfort For Your Home

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

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

Staff Reports

Eastvale – Advanced Improvements is an expert in heating and air conditioning, 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 14.

Eastvale’s All-Stars

Photo Courtesy: Swoosh All-Stars Organization

Photo Courtesy: Swoosh All-Stars Organization

Staff Reports

Eastvale – On the weekend of July 18-19, nine student athletes from the City of Eastvale competed in their travel basketball club’s California State Games, held in San Diego. They represented Eastvale professionally, and were able to achieve the Bronze medal after competing for three days with over 20 different teams from across the nation.

 

The team members are as follows:

Keenan Cobbs, 10, Harada Elementary

Skye Jun, 10, Harada Elementary

Cole Lester, 10, Norco Elementary

Diego Mendoza, 10, Harada Elementary

Maximus Mendoza, 8, Harada Elementary

Kendall Roberts, 12, River Heights Intermediate

William Roberts, 9, Harada Elementary

Diego Saucedo, 10, Harada Elementary

Jason Van Horn, 10, Harada Elementary

 

For more information on these athletes and the travel basketball club, visit http://www.swooshallstars.com.

A New City Hall For Eastvale

By K.P. Sander

Eastvale – The corner of town at what used to be Schleisman Road and Hamner Avenue was once the home of Al’s Corner, a watering hole of Eastvale’s days gone by.  The little tavern is long gone, but the battle for the land it sat on was a bone of contention for the City, the County and the owner up until last year.

The vacant land – now at the redesigned corner of Riverboat Drive and Hamner Avenue – will be the home of Eastvale’s future City Hall.  After years of litigation, the County of Riverside seized the property through Eminent Domain, and deeded it over to the City of Eastvale last year.

For some time now, Eastvale has occupied space in the Gateway Shopping Center near the movie theater.  And while this location has served its purpose, the City has outgrown the offices, finding themselves in a more-than-cozy atmosphere, with some employees even sharing cubicles.

On July 15, the City of Eastvale held a meeting inviting members of the community to hear about the plans for the new City Hall, and contribute their ideas to the mix.

Situated on one of the main arteries into the City within close proximity to Cal Fire Station 27, the new City Hall will be a municipal beacon leading residents and visitors into Eastvale.  The hope for the design will be conservative and welcoming.  The 20,000 square foot, two-story building will include public access, Council Chambers and conference rooms on the ground floor, and City Staff offices upstairs.  Just outside will be an Emergency Operations Center, and approximately 80 parking spaces, all within ecologically-friendly landscaping.

An update on the final designs and construction of the City Hall project is set to be completed this December, with the expectation that the building will be completed by March 2017.

There Is Beauty In Our Brokenness

Mark Lee NewBy Pastor Mark Lee

In 2002, a reality show involving dramatic home improvements debuted.  Every week, viewers would tune into ABC’s Extreme Home Makeover to watch as rundown residences were transformed into impressive works of art.  More often than not, the construction crew would have to completely demolish the existing building before an amazing new establishment could be built.

One of the key elements highlighted in each Extreme Home Makeover episode was the reason behind the home’s disrepair.  Even though the featured families were decent human beings, they had fallen on hard times.  Whether it was because of a natural disaster, a financial crisis, or a devastating illness, these unfortunate people had found themselves unable to make the necessary repairs.

In many ways, our lives are similar to home maintenance.  Usually, we don’t have a problem fulfilling our responsibilities, nurturing our relationships, and taking care of our personal needs.  But at some point, we also encounter times of crisis.  Whether caused by something beyond our control or the result of our own poor choices, our lives can suddenly and unexpectedly fall into disrepair.

While it is very hard to embrace these troubles, the reality is that hard times are often necessary.  Just as the construction team on Extreme Home Makeover has to tear down an existing structure before replacing it with a masterpiece, our personal and spiritual brokenness needs to occur before we can transform into stronger, more mature individuals,

Matthew 5:3 tells us, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”  Although it is difficult to navigate a major crisis, there is always beauty in our brokenness.  Sometimes you have to tear down a shack before building a mansion.

VantagePoint Church meets at Roosevelt High School on Sundays at 9:30 and 11:00 a.m.