Category Archives: Eastvale Community News

Eastvale: Shopping Area Special Enforcement

Staff Reports

Eastvale – Over a period of several weeks, the Eastvale Police Department received several calls from residents concerning vehicle burglaries and thefts in the shopping areas located in the area of Hamner Avenue and Limonite Avenue. In response to community concerns, the Eastvale Police Special Enforcement Team (SET) Officers worked closely with Eastvale Patrol Officers and Eastvale Investigators to begin several special enforcement operations in the shopping areas near Limonite Avenue and Hamner Avenue in the city of Eastvale.

Over a period of several weeks, multiple people were taken into custody for various theft and narcotic-related violations. Of those detained, two notable arrests occurred during this enforcement operation.

On June 18, plainclothes Officers witnessed a suspect breaking into a locked vehicle located in an Eastvale shopping center. Officers immediately took that suspect into custody.

On June 22, a suspect was arrested in an Eastvale shopping center for an arrest warrant. That arrest led Officers to a residence in Eastvale, resulting in the confiscation of a large amount of narcotics and the recovery of stolen property that was linked to a theft from a vehicle.

During this operation, Eastvale officers arrested Michael Cole, 29, of Corona, for parole violation; David Arroyo, 19, of Riverside, for possession of a controlled substance and burglary; and Willie Abarca, 40, of Eastvale, for possession of a controlled substance for sales.

The Eastvale Police Department will continue to conduct traditional and plainclothes enforcement in areas where crimes are reported and where enforcement activities are deemed to be most effective.

Anyone with questions regarding these incidents may contact Lieutenant Scott Forbes at the Eastvale Police Department at (951) 955-2600.

Photo courtesy: City of Eastvale

Michael Cole

Michael Cole

David Arroyo

David Arroyo

Willie Abarca

Willie Abarca

 

JCSD Successfully Refinances Special Tax Bonds

Tax savings for approximately 3,600 homes in Eastvale

 

Staff Reports

Jurupa Valley – The Jurupa Community Services District (JCSD) has completed a refinancing of $45,685,000, for Series A in special tax bonds for four Community Facilities Districts (CFDs), and a refinancing of $19,090,000 for Series B in special tax bonds for eight CFDs.

Many new communities, such as Eastvale, require the construction of infrastructure such as parks and public facilities, street lights, and connections to water and sewer systems. CFDs levy special property taxes paid by homeowners for the construction of such infrastructure.

The CFDs included in the Series A refunding were Nos. 18, 19, 22 and 39. The CFDs that were included in the Series B refunding were Nos. 1, 3, 5, 6, 10, 14, 24, and 29. The average reduction in the residential annual tax bill will range between $53 and $251 per parcel for Series A, and between $16 and $185 for Series B.

This refinancing is estimated to save residents approximately $248,213 of annual debt service savings for Series A, and $145,301 for Series B. The total payments over the life of the bond in today’s dollars are equivalent to approximately $5,455,153 in savings for the property owners of these 12 CFDs. As a result of the lower debt service payments, the homeowners in the following 12 CFDs will have a reduced special tax levy beginning with the upcoming December 2015 property tax bill:

Courtesy of the City of Eastvale

Courtesy of the City of Eastvale

The refinancing of existing CFD bonds does not extend the original terms of repayment to maximize the total interest savings for each resident of the CFD. This refinancing reflects JCSD’s ongoing commitment to maintain the lowest cost financing available for the CFD debt. JCSD reviews the CFD debt on an ongoing basis and refinances existing debt when there is an opportunity for savings.

The current round of refinancing was preceded by $33 million of CFD debt that JCSD refinanced in 2013, and $97 million in 2014. Those two refinancings produced a total of $15 million of savings, and generated more than $1,110,000 in annual debt service savings for those 15 CFDs.

The total combined amount refinanced is approximately 60% of the total CFD debt outstanding, saving Eastvale residents a total of $20.5 million over the lifetime of the outstanding bonds.

If you have any questions, please call the JCSD Finance Department at (951) 685-7434 extension 115.

Competitive Coverage To Meet Your Family’s Needs

Melanie Smith-Rice of State Farm Insurance in Norco.

Melanie Smith-Rice of State Farm Insurance in Norco.

Staff Reports

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Corona Animal Shelter Moving

Help “Clear the Shelter” before the move

 

Photo Courtesy: Innercirclecorona.com

Photo Courtesy: Innercirclecorona.com

Staff Reports

Corona – The Corona Police Department is proud to announce the “soon to be” opening of the NEW Animal Shelter in the City of Corona. This new facility will be located at 1330 Magnolia Avenue, and will offer a larger amount of space, shelter, and kennels that are needed to better support the growing City.
This shelter will provide an increase in the overall total of dog kennels – including the number of public-view kennels – and it will also provide true isolation kennels for sick dogs and segregated secure kennels for aggressive dogs.

The new site will greatly increase security and improve the kennel layout, as it is designed to reduce noise and stress for impounded dogs, and have a larger space for an indoor cattery for feral cats. Inside, the new facility will have a much larger lobby to improve foot-traffic flow and eliminate crowding. In addition to these benefits, ease of access will be greatly enhanced as it is located near the Magnolia off-ramp of the I-15 freeway.
The City is excited about the new animal shelter, as this location will bring many benefits to the growing community.  They will begin operations at the new shelter on Aug. 24, with a formal “Grand Opening” scheduled for Sat., Sept. 12.  More information will soon be available regarding the grand opening festivities and schedule of events.
In preparation for the move, the shelter will be participating in a very special adoption event. Sat., Aug. 15 is “Clear the Shelters Day,” a national event sponsored by NBC Television. By adopting one of the great shelter pets at the current facility (located at 608 Harrington St.), you can help “Clear the Shelter.” They are also extending this one-day event and making it a week-long event through Sat., Aug. 22. Furry friends will have their bags packed, ready to move in with their new families.
Additionally, with the move to the new, larger facility, the Corona Animal Shelter will be expanding their Animal Services Volunteer Program. They are looking for people who are interested in volunteering their time in positions such as Adoption Support and Socialization Volunteer, Reception and Phone Support Volunteer, Maintenance Volunteer, Clerical Volunteer, and Rescue Coordinator. Visit www.discovercorona.com, and click on City Departments/ Police Department/Volunteers for information on how to apply and become a member of this committed team.

The Hope For America

Pastor Ed Moreno

Pastor Ed Moreno

By Pastor Ed Moreno

As I’ve watched the news the last several months, it just seems like there are an increasing number of violent crimes, and that the moral decay in American society is steadily escalating.

Add to that the fact that most people seem to have lost their feel for the truth and have no problem lying, deceiving, cheating, stealing, etc.  And all of this, along with corruption at the highest levels of government and business, seem to be resulting in the unraveling of America at its very foundation.

And it dawned on me that this is what our Founding Fathers said would happen if we as a nation did not have morality and religion at the center of our government and educational system.  And by morality and religion they meant Christianity and the morality espoused by the Bible.

Well, as we all know, the God of the Bible and the Bible itself have been systematically removed from the halls of government and from our public schools, and the troubles predicated are increasingly coming about.

As John Adams said, in speaking to our military concerning the importance of Biblical principles in American society, “We have no government armed with power which is capable of contending with human passions (that are) unbridled by morality and religion.  Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It (our Constitution) is wholly inadequate to the government of any other kind of people.”

And as Founding Father Noah Webster wrote, “The moral principles and precepts contained in the scriptures ought to form the basis of all of our civil constitutions and laws.  All the miseries and evils which men suffer from – vice, crime, ambition, injustice, oppression, slavery and war – proceed from despising and neglecting the precepts contained in the Bible.”

The internal restraints of the American citizenry are missing because, by and large, they don’t know what the Bible or what the God of the Bible says, and they do not have the Holy Spirit within to help them restrain their impulses and passions.

The only hope for America is for the American church to make the “Great Commission” (Matthew 28:19, 20) their top priority.  For only those who accept Jesus will receive the Holy Spirit, and only the Holy Spirit can change the condition of people’s hearts.

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.

Eastvale Council Recap

Photo By: Emily Aguilar

Photo By: Emily Aguilar
The WRELP Group awards Eastvale for achieving the Gold Level in energy efficiency.

By Emily Aguilar

Eastvale – The July Council meetings for the City of Eastvale covered an array of topics, ranging from future construction sites, upcoming events, and special recognitions.

The first meeting on July 8 began by introducing Gilmar Tenes, an Eastvale resident who recently became a volunteer as a Code Enforcement Officer.  Tenes has completed his certification, and looks forward to working with the City.

Next, Jeff Sims of the Western Municipal Water District presented a plan to expand waste-water generation to keep up with the many new neighborhoods in Eastvale. Sims also spoke of air quality management to create an “industrialized Febreze system” with specialized neutralizers that will reduce odor.

During Public Comments, Manjee Dhiman-Rios of the 88impact Foundation announced upcoming events such as “Breakfast with our Heroes” on Sept. 11, and the “Walk with a Hero” walk-a-thon on Nov. 7, at American Heroes Park. The proceeds will be distributed to local families and charities. Dhiman-Rios also mentioned the “Women Behind the Badge” event, recognizing women who served or supported law enforcement. Later, Eric Henry from the Foundation took the microphone to award City Manager, Michele Nissen, for her public service.

Moving onto New Business Items, the Council motioned three items. The first was a potential cell tower to be located next to the Fire Station at the northeast corner of Chandler Street and Selby Avenue. While there is currently only one provider willing to assist in the process of creating the tower, the Council emphasized their willingness to work toward beginning construction in the near future. The next item motioned was the approval of adding Chapter 110.4, Title 110 to the Eastvale Municipal Code permitting residents to install small solar energy systems. Lastly, the Council motioned the passing of relocating the proposed Emergency Operations Center to a local area, which was decided to be at City Hall.

The City Manager’s Report walked the Council through the City’s dedication to improving the condition of its streets.  The resurfacing was recently completed on Hellman Ave. to Chandler St. and River Road; and on Schleisman Road.  Certain parts of other upcoming street projects will be funded by CDBG.

An update on the construction of a new City Hall facility was provided.  Project design is set to be completed this December, with the expectation that the building will be completed by March 2017. Other announcements brought up included construction on the Goodman Commerce Center and the opening of a new pizza restaurant in the Eastvale Gateway Shopping Center.

Before the meeting ended, the Council welcomed Joan D. Roberts as the new director of JCSD, who was described as a dedicated leader.

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The July 22 Council meeting began with excitement as the City was awarded with the Gold Tier Participation Plaque. The award was presented by WRELP (Western Riverside Energy Leadership Partnership), a group that collaborates with gas companies and Edison to work toward the conservation of energy. Eastvale partnered with WRELP in 2014, and quickly rose to the Silver level in its efforts to conserve energy.  Eastvale then jumped from Silver to Gold – an accomplishment made in just a year. WRELP’s Tyler Masters stressed that the City must continue its efforts in spite of its accomplishments.

Next, Deputy Deanna Myers from the Eastvale Police Department was introduced.  She will be in charge of Crime Prevention, Safety, and Neighborhood Watch. Also, the Eastvale Community Foundation announced they have set up four new banners to recognize local citizens who have given their service to the military; also, they are looking to place new banners recognizing other individuals who have served their country.

Julia Sung was not present to give the Student Liaison Report.

For the Public Comments section, Hari Dhiman – who recently became President of the Eastvale Chamber of Commerce – spoke about the evolution of the Chamber since 2010, and his goal of reorganizing and expanding for the benefit of the community. Board meetings will now be held on the second Friday of each month, and networking meetings will be held the third Thursday of each month.  The next speaker was Jeremy Hutman, a representative of CaliforniaFIRST, a group dedicated to sustainable energy management.

The Council motioned to approve all the items from the consent calendar, including the regular meeting minutes from the June 24 and July 8 meetings, and ordinances on Recreational Vehicle Parking and Solar Panel Regulations.

Moving on to New Business, the Council approved the purchase of a 2015 Ford Focus Electric as the new City Hall vehicle, the redesigning of the ShopEastvale website, and the preparation to select an alternate council member to represent the Economic Development Committee in the event neither Mayor Bootsma nor Councilman Rush can fulfill the obligation.

The City Manager Report stated that the median cost of Eastvale homes has increased to $480,000. Council will discuss the possibility of placing a stoplight at the intersection of Sumner Ave. and 68th St.  And finally, for the time being, a Public Library cannot be built near the future City Hall due to a lack of available space.

It was also mentioned that in the past month, the Eastvale Police Department received more than 1,000 phone calls – half of those calls were regarding car thefts. A DUI/License Checkpoint was initiated on July 17 at Archibald and River Rd.  36 field sobriety tests were conducted, and 7 citations were written for unlicensed drivers.

The meeting ended with Council Communications, where the City staff was complimented for taking the initiative to lower their flags for the victims of the Chattanooga Shooting. Mayor Bootsma then took the microphone to address cigarette regulations for public places, such as parks; the topic was referred to the Public Safety Committee.

The meeting adjourned with plans to meet again on Wed., Aug. 12, at Rosa Parks Elementary.

Back to School’s “Three R’s”: Reduce, Reuse & Recycle

Waste Management of Southern California Offers ‘Green’ Tips for Back to School

 

City of Eastvale

Eastvale – As nearly 50 million students head back to elementary and secondary school and an additional 21 million students go back to college, Waste Management encourages parents, students and educators to think about ways to make this school year a lesson in sustainability.

“As school boards, administrators, teachers, parents and students prepare for a new school year, Waste Management is providing some easy tips to use in your daily routine to help reduce waste,” said Eloisa Orozco, spokesperson for Waste Management of Southern California.

Here are some waste reduction tips for everyone to remember this school year:

  • Reduce trash created by disposable bags, sandwich bags and foil by packing lunches in washable, reusable lunchboxes, bags and containers.
  • Reusable coffee mugs and travel containers are a better option than disposable paper cups.
  • Replace juice boxes and disposable cans and bottles with refillable water bottles. Many have caps that can clip to backpacks and lunch bags.
  • Whole fruits and vegetables as snacks are healthier and better for the environment than packaged snacks.
  • Consider purchasing paper and notebooks made from recycled paper or other eco-friendly supplies.
  • When possible, take notes electronically on your laptop.
  • When upgrading to the latest phone, computer, tablet or other device, look into buyback and recycling programs or donate the old ones to a not-for-profit organization.
  • Educate yourself on your school’s recycling programs.
  • Create an organized group to start recycling. School-related groups might include science classes, environmental clubs, and parent-teacher organizations.
  • Encourage students and teachers to donate leftover school and office supplies at the end of the school year.
  • Classroom paper recycling can be as easy as providing every classroom with a receptacle for used paper that is collected separately from garbage.
  • If available, place lunch food and cafeteria leftovers in compost bins on campus.
  • Recycle old computers, cell phones, televisions, and other electronic equipment, or donate to a not-for-profit organization.
  • Purchase recycled paper products or other eco-friendly supplies for your campus.
  • Reward participants. A reward system could provide incentives to help the success of your waste reduction program. Pizza parties, gift certificates, or donations to charities are examples of good rewards.

 

Waste Management, based in Houston, Texas, is the leading provider of comprehensive waste management services in North America. Through its subsidiaries, the company provides collection, transfer, recycling and resource recovery, and disposal services. It is also a leading developer, operator and owner of landfill gas-to-energy facilities in the United States. The company’s customers include residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal customers throughout North America. To learn more information about Waste Management visit www.wm.com or www.thinkgreen.com

 

Reagan Elementary

Setting students on a path of integrity toward success

Photo Courtesy: Sarah Sanchez Ronald Reagan Elementary School

Photo Courtesy: Sarah Sanchez
Ronald Reagan Elementary School

By K.P. Sander

Eastvale – Ronald Reagan Elementary opened its doors on July 6, as “Wranglers” for Tracks A, C and D started off the new school year in style.

With a few first-day jitters behind them, the newest member of the Corona-Norco Unified School District’s family is up and running with aplomb, and students and teachers alike are enjoying their beautiful new surroundings.

Principal Susan Helms, who has been a CNUSD principal for the past ten years, is proud to be guiding the District’s 50th school to success.

“It is extremely exciting and an honor to be here,” says Helms.  “We are here to provide a stellar education for our students, first and foremost.”

Helms also praises the stellar staff that she is surrounded by.

“Our school community from an employee perspective is wonderful, and the culture we are creating is off to such a positive start.”

Reagan started the school year with 1,250 students (which include all four tracks – B Track started Aug. 3).  Helms says the majority of their  population came from a boundary restructuring that mostly affected Barton Elementary, which was over capacity at its peak with 1,800 students.  Reagan also has 46 teachers on staff, utilizing 41 state-of-the-art classrooms.

Photo Courtesy: K.P. Sander 2nd Grade teacher, Erin Monroe, and 6th Grade teacher, Daniel Monroe – a husband and wife team committed to excellence at Ronald Reagan Elementary.

Photo Courtesy: K.P. Sander

Photo Courtesy: K.P. Sander

Photo Courtesy: K.P. Sander. 2nd Grade teacher, Erin Monroe, and 6th Grade teacher, Daniel Monroe – a husband and wife team committed to excellence at Ronald Reagan Elementary.

2nd Grade teacher, Erin Monroe – who previously taught at Barton Elementary – has a simple, but effective, philosophy for her students:  “Always try your best!”

“We are working on character development,” says Erin.  “Students are constantly reminded to be responsible citizens filled with integrity, who are aware of others.”

There is a motto posted in Erin’s classroom, encouraging students to keep that positive behavior at the forefront of their days:  “We are Reagan Wranglers!  We ride with PRIDE – Positive – Resilience – Integrity – Determined – Encouraging.  Blazing a trail to success!  Yeehaw!” She doesn’t hesitate to give out “Brag Tags” as a reinforcement of those positive behaviors.

Erin enjoys working with the DOJO app, a communication tool that keeps her in sync with parents at a moment’s notice.  Through broadcast or individual messages, parents are aware of assignments, behaviors and events that help improve the partnership for student success.  Students know that this technology provides their parents with instantaneous updates, which helps with accountability.

Erin’s husband, and fellow Reagan teacher, Daniel Monroe, has a similar philosophy for his 6th Grade students – teaching not only academics, but skills to set them up for successes that will carry them through life.  “Progress, not perfection,” is the journey he wants his students on.

“The first day of school was so exciting,” says Daniel.  “The energy was contagious and it is great to be with such a positive staff creating this new culture.  We are a team here – everybody is seeking the same Wrangler Pride.”

While the peer-to-peer accountability and being kind and supportive of each other also drives Daniel’s teaching values, the focus for these 6th Graders is CCR:  College/Career Readiness.  By instilling a yes-you-can attitude into students now, it helps stop the excuses for why they can’t later.

“I feel my role as a facilitator is to ask students what they would choose to do when nobody is watching,” says Daniel.

He says it is all about accountability with these students, who are amazingly well-organized with their super-binders – with a place for everything, and everything in its place; just another tool for success that helps to stop the excuses.

“Ronald Reagan said, ‘America is too great for small dreams,’ says Helms.  “I feel the same way about Reagan Elementary.  We are too great for small dreams; we have lofty goals and want our students to have every opportunity possible.”

With such dedicated leadership and philosophies for success, these Wranglers are indeed lucky to be studying at Ronald Reagan Elementary.

Reagan Elementary is located at 8300 Fieldmaster St., in the southwest corner of Eastvale.  They can be reached at (951) 736-7737.  The official opening will be held on Fri., Aug. 28, with a ribbon cutting ceremony and festivities.

Join W.O.L.F.F. for NNO

WOLFF logoBy Patricia Flinn

Eastvale – Join W.O.L.F.F. at Eastvale’s National Night Out on Tues., Aug. 11, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Eastvale Gateway Center Target Parking Lot.

There will be lots of fun, including a balloon artist, and games and prizes for kids at the W.O.L.F.F. booth. W.O.L.F.F. advocates for a safe community and will be promoting an anti-bully message at this year’s event. There will also be applications and information about joining our organization at the National Night Out booth.

If you are interested in joining W.O.L.F.F., a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting public safety officer and firefighter families through volunteering, fundraising, and collaborating with local communities, please email us at eastvalewolff@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/wolff.eastvale.

Eastvale: DUI-Driver’s License Checkpoint Results

Staff Reports

Eastvale – The Eastvale Police Department conducted a DUI/Driver’s License checkpoint on July 17, at Archibald Avenue and River Road, between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m. Checkpoints are placed in locations that have the greatest opportunity for achieving drunk and drugged driving deterrence and provide the greatest safety for officers and the public.

DUI/Driver’s License checkpoints have been shown to lower DUI deaths and injuries. A major component of these checkpoints are the deterrent effects they have on those who might drive drunk or drugged, bringing about more awareness and encouraging everyone to use sober designated drivers.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), checkpoints have provided the most effective documented results of any of the DUI enforcement strategies, while also yielding considerable cost savings of $6 for every $1 spent. Ninety Percent of California drivers approve of checkpoints.

Operation Results:

  • 743 Vehicles passed through the checkpoint
  • 0 DUI arrests
  • 36 Field sobriety tests for DUI of alcohol
  • 7 Citations were issued for unlicensed drivers
  • 2 Citations were issued for suspended driver’s license
  • 22 Citations for miscellaneous vehicle code violations
  • 5 Vehicles towed

Drunk driving is a major cause of fatal and injury collisions each year. Eastvale Police Officers are seeking your assistance in saving lives. If you are on the roadways and you observe a possible drunk driver, call 911 immediately. Officers will be dispatched to the location and make every effort to prevent the impaired driver from continuing to pose a threat.

The Eastvale Police Department wishes to remind you that if you choose to drink alcoholic beverages, please designate a sober driver before getting into a vehicle. Remember “Drunk Driving, Over the Limit, Under Arrest!”

Eastvale: Attempted Robbery

attempted robbery1

Image Courtesy: City of Eastvale

Staff Reports

Eastvale – On Tues., July 21, at approximately 2:30 p.m., an attempted robbery occurred at the Edwards Eastvale Gateway Stadium 14, located in the 12000 block of Limonite Avenue, in Eastvale.

According to the City of Eastvale, the suspect said he was armed with a firearm and demanded money from an employee who was working in the box office. The suspect fled on foot westbound through the parking lot before obtaining any money.

The suspect is described as a white male, about 25 years of age, 5′-6″ tall, with a medium build. He was last seen wearing sunglasses, a black hooded jacket, dark gray shorts, white tennis shoes, and a black backpack.

Anyone with information regarding the attempted robbery is encouraged to call Investigator Gonzales at the Jurupa Valley Sheriff’s Station at (951) 955-2600.

Image Courtesy: City of Eastvale

Image Courtesy: City of Eastvale

Image Courtesy: City of Eastvale

Image Courtesy: City of Eastvale

Eastvale Resident Wins Chino Derby

Photo By Scott Schaller

Photo By Scott Schaller

By Josh Thompson

Chino – Heavy rain stayed away long enough for Eastvale’s Will Wright to win the 25th annual Chino Challenge Demolition Derby on Sat., July 18 at the Chino Fairgrounds.  Wright won the night’s top prize of $3,500.

Rain throughout the day in Chino drenched the dirt field, but let up about an hour before opening ceremonies, giving workers enough time to flatten the dirt and prepare it for three preliminary derbies, a last chance derby and the 24-car main event.

Wright – nicknamed “the Beast” – halted second-place driver, Dickie Vander Meulen, with several big hits to his vehicle’s front end to win his first derby title. The 24-car main event lasted 45 minutes.

Vander Meulen, of Ontario, won $1,200 for placing second. Ryan Doty, of Eastvale, placed third and won $700. Chino Hills resident, Andrew James, placed fourth, winning $400; and Corona’s Matthew Kingma took fifth and won $200.

Winning the derby title was Wright’s second victory of the night. His Star Wars themed car with Darth Vader, Chewbacca, Princess Leia and Luke Skywalker won the event’s Best Appearing Car contest and its $250 prize.

Wright, playing the role of Darth Vader, got into a “light saber” fight with Skywalker, played by Doty. The fight scene got a big reaction from the standing-room-only crowd of more than 3,500 people.

This year’s auction car brought in a record bid from J&A Manufacturing in Pixley.  The $16,000 bid for a 1975 Monte Carlo decorated in candles to mark the derby’s 25th anniversary will benefit the Let It Be Foundation, which assists children with life threatening illnesses.

The auction car, driven by John Vermeer of Chino, placed 10th.

Eastvale Community News Complete Edition August 2015

2015-08-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: 2015-08-EastvaleNews-WEB

Eastvale: National Night Out 2015

Enhancing the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bring back a true sense of community

Image Courtesy: NNO

Image Courtesy: NNO

Staff Reports

Eastvale – Join the City of Eastvale for a night out against crime.  This is a great opportunity to get acquainted with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, your neighbors, and the City’s Public Safety Commission.

 

Tues., Aug. 11, 5 to 7 p.m.

Target Parking Lot (Eastvale Gateway Shopping Center)

12471 Limonite Ave, Eastvale

 

Event Activities:

  • Bomb Squad
  • K-9 Demonstration
  • SWAT Team
  • McGruff the Crime Dog
  • Child Fingerprinting
  • Explorer Program
  • Hazardous Materials Unit
  • Ladder Truck
  • Free Pepper Spray Certification (18 and Older Only)
  • Face Painting, Petting Zoo, Rock Wall
  • Lots of Fun!

For more information about this event, call (951) 703-4415, or visit NNO.org.

Chino Valley: CVFD Board of Director Election

Staff Reports

Chino Valley – As part of the Nov. 3, 2015 Consolidated General Election, a general district election will be held for the Chino Valley Fire District to fill three seats on the Board of Directors. Each seat is designated for a four-year term, beginning December 2015 through December 2019.

Candidates must legally reside within the District boundaries and must be registered voters at the time nomination forms are issued to qualify as a candidate.

Official filing forms may be obtained from either the Chino Valley Fire District’s Fire Administration, located at 14011 City Center Drive in Chino Hills, or from the San Bernardino County Elections Office of the Registrar of Voters located at 777 E. Rialto Avenue in San Bernardino. All completed forms must be filed no later than 5 p.m. on Aug. 7, 2015, at the Elections Office of the Registrar of Voters.

The Fire District is governed by a five-member Board of Directors that serve four-year staggered terms. Directors are responsible for overseeing the formulation and evaluation of policies.

Board Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month, commencing at 6:00 p.m.

Living The Blessed Life

Pastor Robert Jewett

Pastor Robert Jewett

By Pastor Robert Jewett

In a world of lies and deception, we are blessed to have God’s word to lead us in righteousness.

Since God cannot lie (Hebrews 6:18), every word of His proves true (Proverbs 30:5).  God promises great peace to those who love His word and says nothing can make them stumble (Psalms 119:165). The test of whether one loves God’s word or despises it is simply assessed by whether they obey it or not.

God’s word was given for our good…it is what the Holy Spirit uses to penetrate our hearts with truth.

“For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart,” (Hebrews 4:12).

It is also God’s word that perfects us and equips us for every good work that He has prepared for us.

“All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work,” (2 Timothy 3:16–17).

Jesus said, “Blessed … are those who hear the word of God and keep it!” (Luke 11:28).

So grab your Bible and open it up…read it and obey it!

Word of Truth Community Church meets Sundays at 10:30 a.m. and Wednesdays at 7 p.m., at 850 E. Parkridge Ave., #110, in Corona. For more information, visit WordOfTruthCC.com.

Without A Friend

rob-norris-BW-2x2By Pastor Rob Norris

 

“Better is a neighbor who is near than a brother far away,” (Proverbs 27:10).

We’ve never had so many options for connecting with people – mail, email, phone, text-messaging, Facebook. Yet recent findings reported in the American Sociological Review show that the number of people who claim to have no one to confide in on important matters is up from 10 percent to 25 percent – 1 out of 4 – since 1985.

True friendship…what’s happened to it?

Some people, of course, claim to have a multitude of friends. One college student said, “You go on some people’s online profiles, and they say they have a thousand friends. Truth is they probably don’t even know half of them.”

So these days, in this high-tech, low-touch culture, is genuine friendship even necessary? More specifically, once you’re married and settled as a couple, is there still a great need for you to maintain friendships?

Hopefully, your best friend is the person you’re sharing this devotional moment with. That’s the way it’s supposed to be. But husbands and wives both need at least one close Christian friend of the same sex. It’s also important for you to have at least one other couple you can share with; mutual friends you can turn to for fellowship and accountability.

Tami and I have a handful of true friends upon whom we lean on for counsel, advice and balance. We’ve discussed everything from disciplining our children to finances, areas of struggle, managing pressure, and the seasons of life.

As you look at today’s culture of high-tech communication, one of the greatest needs you have is to be connected to some true friends – followers of Jesus Christ who will tell you what you need to hear.  Friends who won’t hesitate to weep with you or bring comfort or encouragement (or even correction) in a time of need.

Live It:  Who are your closest friends? What do you need to do to keep those friendships healthy and vibrant?

Pray:  If you need a close friend to come alongside you, ask God to direct you. Be patient, and expect Him to provide.

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.

Cherish The Moment

Sarah- NEW croppedBy Sarah Sanchez

In today’s society, doing things “faster” is always promoted. The latest phone is faster; MapQuest gives us the fastest route; the latest hard-drive is faster than the one before; “get cash fast” emails are constantly sent; we want the weekend to come by faster; we want to know the quickest way to get promoted; we want work/school to end sooner, and on and on.  Basically, we are programmed to think that faster is better.

We are so used to this lifestyle, that we don’t even realize how fast time is really going by. After my niece was born and I was an aunt for the first time in my life, I said, “I can’t wait until she gets older so I can play with her and watch her personality develop.” But now that she’s about seven months old and crawling, giggling when you smile at her, trying to walk, and showing a clear personality, I wish time would slow down. I can’t believe how fast she’s growing, and now I just want her to stop so I can enjoy her at this age. But I remember my first wish was that I wanted her to grow. Do you see the contradictions that we all come across in day to day life?

Society will always tell us to go faster, but I think we just need to take some time away from what society says – away from the busy routines – and just slow down to enjoy what’s happening in front of us.

My husband and I just celebrated our first wedding anniversary and we went on a cruise to Ensenada, where we didn’t have cell phone reception or WIFI. We spent the weekend without phones and without social media. We spent this time talking with each other and enjoying each other’s company. When we came back, we had a new spark in our relationship, which we didn’t even know we needed.

My husband said that before we left, we were too caught up in our routine: work, dinner, sleep, and repeat. We were too caught up and focused on the future: house, future family, careers, etc. We needed time away from the world in order to gain a new perspective. We needed to slow down and appreciate the time we had with each other in the moment.

You may not have an opportunity to take a vacation, but you always have the opportunity to change your perspective. Instead of looking forward to tomorrow, take a moment to appreciate today. Stop, put the phone down, take a look around at your life and your loved ones, and enjoy the time right now. Then, cherish that moment, for these are the moments that make life worth living.

It’s Time To Catch On Fire!

Mark Lee NewBy Pastor Mark Lee

This month, hundreds of thousands of people will commemorate the birth of our nation by enjoying a firework show – or two!  Pyrotechnic displays have become a national tradition, with Americans using them to celebrate their independence for more than two hundred years.  In fact, an article published in a 1777 issue of the Virginia Gazette mentioned a “grand exhibition of fireworks” that left the city “beautifully illuminated.”

While fireworks and the Fourth of July seem practically synonymous, the truth is that people have been using fire to celebrate, intimidate, or entertain for thousands of years.  As early as 200 B.C., the Chinese were using firecrackers to threaten their enemies and scare away evil spirits.  Since then, fire has been used in circus tricks, at special events, and in wilderness survival.  Even the Bible has numerous examples of fire being used to emphasize a point or draw attention.  From Moses and the burning bush to the consecration of Solomon’s Temple, God repeatedly used flames to speak to his people.

Despite its literal meaning, the figurative concept of being “on fire” is extremely positive.  This label is often given to people who are extremely enthusiastic.  Much like a firework display, nothing draws attention more than someone buzzing with excitement or burning with intensity.  When you are enthusiastic about your life, your work, or the pursuit of your goals, those around you can’t help but be inspired.

In Ecclesiastes 9:10, God’s word tells us, “Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might.”  While the task may seem menial (when was the last time you were enthusiastic about cleaning a toilet?), tackling it with a positive fervor will not only encourage others – it may also encourage you!

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

Eastvale: NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY FOR PUBLIC REVIEW OF A DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE LEAL MASTER PLAN

Notice is hereby given that the City of Eastvale, as lead agency, has prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Report (Draft EIR) for the below referenced project. The Draft EIR analyzes the potential environmental effects associated with the proposed project in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). In accordance with Section 15087 of the CEQA Guidelines, the City of Eastvale has prepared this Notice of Availability (NOA) to provide responsible agencies and other interested parties with notice of the availability of the Draft EIR and solicit comments and concerns regarding the environmental issues associated with the proposed project.

The Draft EIR is available for public review and can be downloaded from the City of Eastvale’s website at www.EastvaleCA.gov. A printed copy of the Draft EIR is available for review at the City of Eastvale Planning Department, 12363 Limonite Avenue, Suite 910, Eastvale, CA 91725 (7:30 am – 5:30 pm, Monday – Thursday).

Lead Agency: City of Eastvale
12363 Limonite Avenue, Suite 910
Eastvale, CA 91752

Project Title: Leal Master Plan

Project Location: The project is located in the northeastern section of Eastvale. The site is bounded by 58th Street on the north, Hamner Avenue on the east, Limonite Avenue on the south, and Scholar Way on the west. The site is located immediately west and north of existing commercial and retail developments and south and east of existing and approved but not built residential neighborhoods of varying densities. The project area is approximately one-half mile west of the Interstate 15/Limonite Avenue interchange.

Project Description: The Draft EIR evaluates the potential significant environmental impacts that may result from adoption of the Leal Master Plan, a long-range planning document that identifies the general parameters for future development of the project site, an approximately 160-acre landholding that includes one of the city’s last operating dairies.

The Leal Master Plan envisions future development of the project site as the city’s town center, anchored by a “lifestyle” retail center as described in the Master Plan and also including a mix of complementary office, civic, hotel, residential, and recreation and entertainment uses. The proposed Master Plan identifies the specific parameters for the design and quality of overall future development of the project site, establishes permitted and conditionally permitted uses, and defines a staged development review process allowing for the future development of commercial, office, hotel, civic, and residential uses on land that is currently designated in the General Plan for residential and business park uses.

The specific mix of land uses that will be developed on the project site will be fully defined in Stages 2 and 3 of the Staged Development Process (described in Chapter 5 of the Master Plan).

The City has determined that the Leal Master Plan will require preparation of an EIR to address the potential environmental impacts resulting from the project. As a result, the City has not prepared an Initial Study as permitted in Section 15060(d) of the CEQA Guidelines.


Project Impacts: The Draft EIR evaluates the potential impacts that would result from implementation of the proposed project, including the short- and long-term effects of the changes on the environment. The Draft EIR also evaluates the potential for the project to cause direct and indirect growth-inducing impacts, as well as cumulative impacts. Mitigation has been proposed for those impacts that are determined to be significant.

The approach to mitigation in the Draft EIR consists of an inventory of mitigation measures that will apply to every subsequent development plan and/or project submitted in Stages 2 and 3 of the Staged Development Process within the Master Plan area (Leal Master Plan Mitigation Program).

The Draft EIR identifies impacts that require mitigation in the following topic areas: Transportation and Traffic; Air Quality; Aesthetics, Light, and Glare; Noise; Biological Resources; Cultural Resources; and Hazards and Hazardous Materials. Significant and unavoidable impacts and cumulatively considerable impacts have been identified for the following the environmental issue areas: Transportation and Traffic; Air Quality; and Noise.

The proposed project site is not on any of the sites enumerated under Government Code Section 65962.5 and is not a hazardous waste facility, land designated as hazardous waste property, or a designated hazardous waste disposal site as reported on the California Department of Toxic Substances Control EnviroStor website (http://www.envirostor.dtsc.ca.gov/public/).


Public Review Period: In accordance with Section 15087 of the CEQA Guidelines, this Public Notice is posted to officially notify the public, public agencies, responsible and trustee agencies, that the required 45-day public review period will commence on Thursday July 23, 2015 and conclude on Monday September 7, 2015. Any written comments (via e mail or letter) on the Draft EIR must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing day of the comment period. Written comments may be submitted to:

City of Eastvale Planning Department

Attn: Eric Norris, Planning Director

12363 Limonite Ave, Suite 910

Eastvale, CA 91752

Comments can be emailed to enorris@eastvaleca.gov (please include “Leal Master Plan EIR Comments” in the subject line). The deadline for mailed comments also applies to email comments.

Information Courtesy of the City of Eastvale. To view the map of the Leal Property, visit http://www.eastvaleca.gov/modules/showdocument.aspx?documentid=3889