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Love at Sublevel
BY PASTOR ROB NORRIS
Love one another, even as I have loved you (John 13:34).
Pastor Rob Norris, The Crossings
Danny Akin, a seminary president with the bold audacity to write a book on sexual intimacy, shares this true, touching story:
A woman had been diagnosed with breast cancer so severe that the doctors had no choice but to do a radical mastectomy. And like most any woman who awakens from this unsettling surgery, the blow to her self-esteem was deep and profound. Not only was she dealing with the loss of her breast, but she could see in the mirror how her hair was matted and her face was swollen from reaction to the antibiotics.
One day during her hospital stay, when her husband entered the room, she burst into tears. “Look at what I look like!” she moaned through her sobs.
Immediately, he left the room and returned soon thereafter with a cart of shampoo, creams, and lotions. He picked her up in his arms, carried her to the sink, and set her down on his lap. Then leaning her head back over the basin, he washed her hair. He combed it out. He blew it dry. Then with unsteady hand, he applied her makeup the best he could—blush, lipstick, mascara.
She looked at herself in the same mirror that had earlier sent her into convulsions of vanity, and saw someone she recognized: herself. She was back again. All because her man had loved her well through those crucial moments when her world had been crumbling around her.
Today, even though this woman’s experience with breast cancer qualifies as perhaps the lowest point in her life, one of her favorite moments from all of her marriage has become those few precious moments in her hospital room – when her husband loved her in a way any woman would have understood.
“Husbands . . . , live with your wives in an understanding way” (1 Peter 3:7).
Live It: Tell each other about a time when your spouse’s love spoke volumes to you.
Pray: Pray that God will always keep you sensitive to the exact expressions of love your mate needs from you, at any individual moment.
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.
Who Determines Our Path?
BY MICHAEL ARMIJO
While driving one day, I noticed a young man sitting on a park bench. You could tell he was in despair, the way he was just sitting there, staring at the ground. He looked like he had given up.
The man was wearing a muddy shirt, dirty tan pants, a large trash bag that he used as a backpack, and a pair of almost unrecognizable tennis shoes. His hair was filthy and matted, and he sported an untrimmed beard that looked as though it had been chopped in sections with a dull pair of scissors.
He sat there as though he had no place to go. His head hung down; his eyes seemingly entranced on the ground. The scene reminded me of a small child, bored, thinking he didn’t have a friend in the world. I could see hopelessness and sadness in this man’s demeanor.
As the cars sped by on the street, the man got up and walked in a slow-paced journey to nowhere. Had he stepped into oncoming traffic, I would have been horror-struck, but not surprised. It would have appeared as though another tragic life had ended without a cause, without a clue, and without a care.
He didn’t look angry, but had he been I could have imagined him attacking. Why not lash out at society if you don’t care what happens to you? Why not “get even?” This is a sad logic, but as one who watches the news, its today’s reality.
As I looked at the man, I wondered if society had failed him; but how much truth does that hold? How responsible is society for the ones that are lost? I believe we have to ask ourselves, who determines our path? Who maps out our life? We’ve heard so many excuses about responsibility through blame and denial that we allow ourselves to label our lives as dysfunctional. And then we wonder why we turn out differently than others.
After the experiences I’ve had in life, I now believe we are the creators of our own destiny. We determine where we go, who we are, and who we become. After pointing the finger at society for too long, we need to take responsibility for ourselves. HOWEVER, I will add that as parents, we ARE responsible for providing an honest and fair life, a loving and caring environment, a responsible and healthy example, and a thorough and extensive education for our children. Of course, we shouldn’t condemn ourselves if our children do not turn out the way we had hoped. As human beings, there comes a point in time where we need to look ourselves in our own eyes and say; “I honestly did the best I could, with no regrets.” Why wish for the chance to do things over, when that is not a possibility? You can only change who you are right now, and move forward doing your best.
I believe that there will be a day of judgment. And on that day we will be forced to look into our own souls and really see who determined our path. So to that young man on the park bench, I hope you are happy with your path.
Eastvale: A Letter From The Editor-in-Chief
I recently received a letter from a local citizen in response to our “A Hero Falls In Eastvale” article (Eastvale Community News, Vol. 6, Is.6, Sept. 2014). He has challenged me on the article’s definition of heroism, and I present his letter for you now, exactly as received; and although he signed the letter, I’ll keep his identity confidential:
Although it is sad that an officer has passed it must be said that being a servent Of the people doesn’t even come close to being a Hero. This word is used to much out of Context especially from the Editor in Chief? Hero is for is for people like Bob Howard retired full Colonel [Ifc] Fred Zabitosky S. Sgt Franklin Miller and the like. This is land of the free and home of the Brave. Hero is reserved to a much higher calling. Look these names up so you will have an understanding of what Heroes are. Being a Public Servent doesn’t come close to be even considered. What you have written in your paper is an injustice to the Hero’s above. If your going to wright it then get it write.
To this citizen I say, thank you for your letter, but I feel I have a pretty good understanding of what a hero is. It is interesting how we interpret different things in our lives, and this writer is obviously very passionate about his stance.
So, I did what he suggested and I looked up his names. One in particular, Fred Zabitosky, is quite literally a hero. On his third tour of Viet Nam, Zabitosky – on fire, with a broken back and ribs – rescued his pilot and co-pilot from the burning wreckage of his downed helicopter, and dragged them to a rescue helicopter (among other things). He was awarded the Medal of Honor in 1969, and quite rightly so. His is a great story.
However, I don’t see how Zabitosky’s story differs much from the 343 firefighters, 72 law enforcement personnel, and many others – all public servants – who were running into the burning wreckage of 9/11 to save lives, while others were running away. This is the land of the free and the home of the brave and in 2001 when that freedom was threatened, they ultimately gave everything. They all lost their lives.
I don’t see how this differs from the public servants who put themselves in harm’s way, every day – to serve and protect – and put out the fires, give CPR, catch the bad guys, solve the crimes, take the bullets, and “pass away while on duty,” all so citizens can feel safer.
For me, anyone who puts someone else’s needs ahead of their own – even at the risk of great peril – is a hero. That’s the “higher calling.”
I leave it to you, dear readers, to determine your own definition of a hero.
Kimberley P. Sander
Editor-in-Chief
Eastvale: Three Feet For Safety Law Effective
STAFF REPORTS
Eastvale – Yesterday, on Sept. 16, the “Three Feet for Safety” law went into effect in California. This law requires all motorists to provide at least three feet of clearance between their vehicle and a bicyclist when passing the bicyclist traveling in the same direction. Existing law requires motorists to pass bicyclists while keeping a “safe distance.” The new law defines that “safe distance” as three feet. If there is not enough room available, the motorist must slow down and pass when no danger is present to the bicyclist.
According to the new law, violators will face a $35 fine, as well as a $220 fine if a collision occurs. The City of Eastvale is working with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department to provide gradual enforcement of the new law.
The American Automobile Association (AAA) of California has graciously donated 200 “I Give Three Feet” window clings and tip cards to the City of Eastvale in an effort to help promote the new law. Citizens may pick up a window cling and tip card at City Hall (located at 12363 Limonite Ave. Suite 910) between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, while supplies last. Window clings and tip cards will also be available at the October 25th Bicycle Skills and Safety Clinic during the annual Eastvale 5K/10K and Health Fair at Eleanor Roosevelt High School.
Eastvale: CNUSD Renames One School and Announces Another
BY JENNIFER MADRIGAL
Eastvale – Corona-Norco Unified School District (CNUSD) will rename Yorba Elementary as Ronald Reagan Elementary.
After researching the area’s history, CNUSD Board Member, Bill Newberry, found that the Yorba Family Rancho was actually on the other side of the Santa Ana River. The District had decided to name the school Yorba Elementary after the Yorba family in 2005. However, with the latest findings, the Board recently voted to rename the school.
The future Ronald Reagan Elementary is currently under construction on Fieldmaster Street, next to Half Moon Park in Eastvale, and is expected to open for the 2015-2016 School year.
Previous Clara Barton Principal, Susan Helms, has been selected as the future school’s first principal.
With many of Eastvale’s schools at or near capacity, there is good news that another elementary school will be constructed to serve students in the area north of Schleisman Roach and east of Archibald Avenue.
Philistine Rondo Elementary will be the seventh elementary school in Eastvale, and will most likely open five to six years from now. The District is still trying to secure land and additional information prior to construction.
Rondo Elementary will be named after Philistine Rondo, who was the first woman and African American superintendent in CNUSD. She taught for 12 years at Garretson Elementary in Corona, and became an interim superintendent in 1993.
Eastvale: New Acting City Manager Selected
Photo Courtesy: City of Eastvale
Staff Reports
Eastvale – During the closed session discussion at the Sept. 10 City Council Meeting, council members unanimously selected Robert Van Nort to serve as Eastvale’s Acting City Manager. Van Nort’s term as Acting City Manager becomes effective immediately.
Van Nort served as the City’s first Interim City Manager immediately following incorporation in October 2010. Under Van Nort’s prior leadership, the City was able to weather the loss of the Vehicle License Fee in July 2011 without drastically cutting critical services to the citizens of Eastvale. Despite the significant loss of general fund revenue, Van Nort laid a solid foundation of financial stability by taking aggressive cost-savings measures and creating a dedicated, hardworking team environment at City Hall.
Van Nort brings over 30 years of city management experience to Eastvale, including 11 assignments as Interim City Manager across the United States. He has previously managed the cities of Eastvale, Big Bear Lake, Diamond Bar, Chino Hills, and Snow Valley, Idaho to name a few.
The City staff is very excited to have Van Nort return to the helm at City Hall to continue implementing the successful policy vision of the City Council.
“We are really glad to have Bob back,” said Mayor Ike Bootsma. “He knows the City well and he will provide seamless, sound and uninterrupted management of the City. With Bob, there is no need to train anyone, no down time and we gain his invaluable experience and expertise.”
Just Do It
By PASTOR ROBERT JEWETT
Pastor Robert Jewett Word of Truth Community Church
People have a natural tendency to do things their own way. Thus, God instructs us to not lean on our own understanding, nor be wise in our own eyes (Proverbs 3:5, 7). God graciously reminds us that his thoughts and ways are far higher than ours (Isaiah 55:8-9). Since God knows everything, we would do well to heed His every word (Psalms 139:4; 1 John 3:19-20).
Sadly, many still choose to live according to their own way. Much like a person going through the cafeteria line, many people pick and choose things they like about Jesus and pass over the things they do not like. They pick the things that make them feel good (2 Timothy 4:3), and avoid the things that expose their sin and make them feel convicted (John 3:20).
Since God is good, loving, and faithful (Psalm 100:5), we can trust His word to be for our good and his glory. You will find great peace and victory in just doing what God says without questioning it. Begin today to focus your attention on pleasing God through complete obedience, knowing that God desires obedience more than sacrifice (1 Samuel 15:22).
For information about Word of Truth Community Church, visit http://www.wordoftruthcc.com.
Inside Baseball
BY PASTOR ROB NORRIS
“I know that you want truth to be in my heart. You teach me wisdom deep down inside me,” Psalm 51:6.
Pastor Rob Norris, The Crossings
Sometimes in the midst of correcting your kids, you can easily lose sight of the main reason you discipline them in the first place. It’s not just to get their clothes picked up, or to eat the meal you’ve prepared, or to stop hitting a sibling. The reason for discipline is to develop inner character, the kind that knows and is learning how to respond to life’s challenges.
The core of a baseball is made of hard rubber. But imagine if the core were marshmallow. What would happen as the string wrapped around it or when a bat smacked it hard several times? It would smash into a mess.
It’s the inside that counts; the character you’re growing in your children. As life begins to happen, as circumstances and decisions begin to wrap around them, it’s their character that will hold them together.
Tami and I define character as “response-ability” – the ability to make the right choices in response to authority and to life’s circumstances. From the time your children leave the cradle, your work as a parent is to turn life situations into teaching situations, growing their “response-ability” one day at a time, teaching them how to respond to you, to others, to life and to God.
In the next few days, you’ll have plenty of opportunities either to overreact to your children’s behavior or to address the roots of their development, and to deal with externals or to train their hearts. Remember, you’re growing character here. It’s only the ones who grow strong at the center – especially as character is strengthened by commitment to God’s Word – who are able to hold up to the challenges they will face in life.
Live it: One of the biggest challenges to a parent is building character on the fly, in the midst of a busy schedule and a family with a multitude of different needs. Talk about how you can take advantage of natural teaching opportunities to train your children in how they should respond.
Pray: Pray for God to give you the discernment to know what issues need to be addressed and what issues you need to let go.
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.
Eastvale: Boy Scout Seeks Merit Badge
BY K.P. SANDER
Eastvale – The Eastvale Community News received the following letter and editorial piece from a local boy scout in search of a Merit Badge for Communications. We hereby print the [rather charming] information, per his request, and look forward to hearing that the badge was awarded accordingly.
Dear Editor:
My name is Josh Tolley. I’m 14 years old. I’m in troop 433 in Eastvale, California. I’m trying to earn my communications merit badge. I would appreciate you reading the following article, and consider it for publication.
-Sincerely, Josh Tolley
Dear Video Game Magazine Writers:
I would like to bring to your attention that it is Batman’s 75th Year Anniversary of being the greatest hero ever, and I would like you to publish something about this in your magazine. Here is a list I have made of the top ten best Batman videogames.
- 10 – Batman Lego 2
- 9 – Return of the Joker
- 8 – Batman Vengeance
- 7 – Gotham City Imposters
- 6 – Adventures of Batman and Robin
- 5 – Batman Returns (NES)
- 4 – Adventures of Batman and Robin (NES)
- 3 – Batman Returns 2 (NES)
- 2 – Batman (NES)
- 1 – Batman Arkham Asylum
#10, Batman Lego 2, was fun because you could destroy things left and right. There were 50 different playable characters and lots of recognizable places.
#9 was a very interesting storyline. The highlight of the game was that it was the first to have long-range weapons.
#8 had a great game play and a fantastic storyline. It had lots of gadgets and was very difficult.
#7 was kind of a mix of Tf2 and Call of Duty. It had the silliest combat of Batman you have ever seen.
With #6, you get to willingly select your gadgets. There are all the familiar criminals, and it is all about careful platforming and precision.
#5 is a side screen “beat ‘em up,” like the Ninja Turtles, with flying kicks, super moves and dash attacks.
With #4, you get to use Batman’s fists, his gadgets, and maybe a game genie, because it is a very difficult game.
In #3, Batman is a total beast in this game because he is stronger, fiercer, and brutal.
#2 is a very complicated game, but the wall mechanics help a lot. Batman is the big, bad bat, and he uses rocket-firing pistols, batarangs, and the bat.
#1 uses Batman’s stealth, brutality, gadgets, has the key voices from the animated series, and there are long combos you can put together with his gadgets.
Sincerely, Josh
Eastvale Community News 09.2014 Complete Edition
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Eastvale: Heartbreak For Eastvale With Three Drowning Accidents
BY JENNIFER MADRIGAL
James Pan (Photo Courtesy: Facebook)
Eastvale – Eastvale has been rocked recently by two separate drowning tragedies. The first incident occurred on Tues., Aug. 12, in the 7200 block of Canopy Lane. According to the Riverside Sheriff’s Department, 7-year old James Pan had been playing in the backyard pool with a male adult and four other children ranging in age from six to 17. After several minutes passed, the adult noticed that one of the small children was unresponsive in the pool. Although Pan received CPR immediately, he was ultimately unable to be resuscitated. Pan died a few hours after he arrived at Kaiser Foundation Hospital in Ontario.
In another tragic accident, Jeterra Jones, 34, and her son, Jordan Millan, 2, were found deceased in a backyard swimming pool in the 6900 block of Farmall Way. According to a Press release from the Riverside Sheriff’s Department, Deputies arrived at the residence at 8:30 a.m. on Aug. 24 and immediately located the two individuals. At this time there are no signs of foul play and all evidence leads to this incident also being an accidental drowning.
The Riverside Sheriff’s Department reminds the public that pool submersions involving children happen very quickly and often there is no splashing to alert anyone that the child is in trouble. In order to prevent accidental drowning, parents and caregivers should constantly supervise children and install barriers such as doors, fences, gates with latches, audible alarms, or pool safety covers. During social gatherings at or near a swimming pool, a “designated watcher” should be appointed to protect young children from pool accidents. For more information regarding water and pool safety, please visit the Riverside County Injury Prevention Services online at http://www.rivcoips.org.
Eastvale: Thank You Mega Mixer Sponsors
BY MICHAEL OFFUTT, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS
Eastvale – The second annual Mega Mixer Business Expo, which was held on August 21 at the Eastvale Community Center, was a great success. It most certainly could not have happened without the support of our sponsors, and they deserve our thanks and appreciation.
Chairman’s Sponsor: Goodman Birtcher
Platinum Sponsor: Lewis Retail Centers
Silver Sponsors: Allegra; Walter’s Mercedes Benz
Bronze Sponsor: Southern California Edison
Business Sponsors: The Joint…the chiropractic place; Nutrishop Eastvale; Waddell and Reed; Corona Regional Medical Center; Waste Management; The McLeod Group; Arrowhead Credit Union; Lennar; Great Harvest Bread Co.;
In-Kind Sponsors: Eastvale Community News; Satin Dreams Photography
Networking Table Sponsors: Destined To Travel; Premiere Insurance
We would also like to say thank you to our over 45 exhibitors that came out and contributed to the success of the event. We look forward to hosting this event again next year. This is just one of the many events that the Chamber will continue to host in order to assist Eastvale businesses in succeeding.
Eastvale: City Council Recap
BY JENNIFER MADRIGAL
Eastvale – This month there were two City Council meetings. The first meeting was held on August 13 at Rosa Parks Elementary. All Council members were in attendance and the meeting started at 6:30 p.m. Pastor Rob Norris from The Crossings church led the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance, led by new council member, Joe Tessari.
There were no presentations or announcements. During the public comment section of the meeting, Cynthia Ravaro, a resident of Eastvale, addressed the council. Ravaro has lived in Eastvale for many years and has been the victim of excessively loud noises coming from parties held at a home in her neighborhood. These parties have been going on for three years and she felt the Police Department should be doing more about it. The decibel level is reportedly so high in her house that even with the television on high and all her windows shut, she can still hear the noise. She pleaded with Council to help her find some type of resolution
Todd Corbin with JCSD reported to the Council about actions that would need to take place in response to the recent state drought regulations passed by Governor Brown. JCSD will need to come up with a water shortage plan and an ordinance to comply with these regulations. More information about this issue can be found on their website at http://www.jcsd.us. Once JCSD prepares their plan, it will be brought back to Council for review.
The Consent Calendar was approved 5-0, with the exception of item 5.3, an update on the City’s Strategic Plan. The item was pulled because new information was recently requested and staff needed time to update for accuracy.
There were no Public Hearings or Old Business Items.
The New Business section of the meeting included Item 8.1, which was tabled for discussion at a later date. Items 8.2 through 8.4 were passed, 5-0. Item 8.5, the approval of the City’s Local Hazard Mitigation Plan was also approved, 5-0. This resolution is for Eastvale’s eligibility for state and federal funding in the event of a major disaster. Even though the City is in the process of updating the plan, the approval was needed to ensure coverage for Eastvale. Item 8.6 was for the purchase of a Paramedic Squad for Eastvale Fire Services in the amount of $151,565. The cost was already included in the 2013-2014 budget, and the Item was approved, 5-0.
For Item 8.7, Temporary Signs in the Public Right of Way, an ordinance was passed earlier this year outlining guidelines for when and where signs may be placed on public property. This ordinance applies to campaign signs as well. There have been some issues with this as candidates who are not well known rely on signage to get their names out into the community. After much discussion, the ordinance will remain as is until another solution can possibly be found.
Item 8.8 discussed the Chain of Command in the City of Eastvale. It was decided that in the event the City Manager is unable to accomplish assigned duties due to an emergency event or vacancy, the City Attorney will be the next in command.
Item 8.9, called for an amendment to the 2014-2015 budget to fund crossing guards for the intersections at Peach Blossom and Scholar Way, as well as Scholar Way and Baltimore Street. This item passed, 5-0. Items 8.10 through 8.12 also passed, 5-0. There was not a City Manager’s Report.
In Council Communications, council members Tessari and Welch expressed their condolences over the passing of Lt. Patrick Libertone. The Meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
The second City Council meeting of the month was held on August 27, with all council members present. The invocation was led by Pastor Tim Eaton of Edgewater Lutheran Church. There were a few presentation’s given by the City. Certificates of Appreciation were given to the National Night Out Participants: WOLFF, Target, Eastvale Community Foundation, Tequila 88, and the volunteers from the Riverside Sheriff’s Department. Rollin Edmunds gave a presentation regarding school boundaries in the Corona-Norco Unified School District. Sharyn Link, with the Eastvale Community Foundation, gave an update and announced the two newest board members. City Manager, Carol Jacobs, gave an update for the Public Safety Commission, as they were unable to attend.
During the Public Comment/Citizen Participation section of the meeting, Dickie Simmons asked the Council to reconsider making any decisions regarding the City Manager position so close to an upcoming election. Mr. Simmons cited that many cities have a policy of not making decisions concerning City Managers within 60 to 90 days of an election.
Mangie Rios with the 88 iMPACT Foundation thanked the community for attending the first annual iMPACT Festival. They had over 30 vendors, 400 participants, and are excited to be working on several other future events. They also presented the Military Banner Program with a check for $1,419.76, enough to pay for eight more military banners.
The Consent Calendar was approved, 5-0. There were no Public Hearings.
In the Old Business Section of the meeting, Items 7.1 through 7.5 were approved, 5-0.
In the New Business Section of the meeting, Item 8.1, an agreement to enter into a professional agreement for Architectural and Engineering Services with WLC Architects for Eastvale Fire Station 2, in the amount of $436,000, was approved, 5-0.
For Item 8.2, staff asked the Council permission to close City Hall on Columbus Day to allow the staff a day for Records Retentions. With the amount of plans and other public record items increasing, staff felt the need to take an entire day to concentrate on organizing and properly handling the items. Council asked them to consider doing this on a Friday when the office is already closed to the public. The Item was continued to the next meeting.
Items 8.3 through 8.8 were also discussed. After brief comments and exchanges between the council members and the City staff, the meeting was adjourned. For a more in-depth look at the agenda please visit http://www.cityofeastvale.com.
Eastvale: 9/11 Memorial Ceremony and Moment of Silence
Staff Reports
Eastvale – It doesn’t seem possible that 13 years have passed since the horrific events of Sept. 11, 2001 permanently changed the face of our nation. The City of Eastvale will join organizations and individuals across the country and across the globe to remember and honor the thousands of innocent men, women, and children killed through acts of terrorism.
The City of Eastvale will hold a 9/11 Memorial Ceremony and Moment of Silence on Thurs., Sept. 11, 2014 at Eastvale Fire Station 27, located at 7067 Hamner Avenue. The ceremony will begin promptly at 6:59 a.m.
Please join our Eastvale Firefighters, Eastvale Police Department, City Council members and staff as they observe a moment of silence in honor of the heroes and victims of 9/11.
As a special commemoration, the Eastvale Firefighters and Police Officers will gather together in uniform at the base of the Fire Station 27 flag pole, and stand at attention during the posting of the American Flag at exactly 0659 hours PST (the time of the collapse of the south tower). The American Flag will be posted by Eastvale Boy Scout Troop 2012 and Cub Scout Pack 803. The Eastvale safety personnel and all in attendance shall observe a full moment of silence.
Let us come together as a community for the 13th Anniversary of 9/11 to honor, remember and reunite. This event is open to the public and citizens are encouraged to attend. Coffee and donuts will be available after the ceremony.
For more information about the events of September 11, 2001, please visit the National September 11 Memorial & Museum website at www.911memorial.org.
Eastvale: Meet New Councilman Tessari
Staff Reports
Bio Courtesy City of Eastvale
Last month, Joseph M. Tessari was voted unaminously to be Eastvale’s newest councilmember. (Photo Courtesy: Joe Tessari)
Eastvale – Recently selected to replace Jeff DeGrandpre at the August 6 City Council meeting – by unanimous vote – Joseph M. Tessari has taken the vacant council seat in Eastvale to fill the remainder of the term.
Tessari is a Marine Corps veteran who served with the Infantry and Military police. He is a Pennsylvania native who became a resident of California in 1987. Tessari worked as an independent contractor in the real estate appraisal industry before being appointed as a Los Angeles County Deputy Sheriff in 1995. He currently works as a Detective for LASD, and is committed to a higher quality, proactive law enforcement presence in our community.
Tessari moved to the Eastvale area with his wife, Lanee, and their three children in 2006. All of their children have attended or currently attend Eastvale Elementary, River Heights Intermediate and Roosevelt High.
Tessari was a proponent of Eastvale’s incorporation and served as one the City’s first Planning Commissioners until August 2014. His new term as a City Council member will end in November 2016.
Tessari frequently volunteers in the community. He is a board member for the Eastvale Kiwanis Club, and has served as the club’s President for the past two years. He is a volunteer in his church and an active member of our community. Tessari can be found at most local community events enjoying the company of fellow residents.
Moving forward, Tessari believes the City needs to remain focused on economic development, superior public safety, and fiscal responsibility.
Eastvale: Help The Kids and Save On Your Next Mattress
Roosevelt High School is holding it 4th Annual Mattress Sales Fundraiser on Sunday, September 21st, 2014 at Roosevelt High School from 10am to 5pm. If you’re in need of a new mattress, don’t miss this opportunity to save 40%-50% off retail prices. All profits from this event go directly to the students.
Eastvale: Notice of Street Construction – Update
City of Eastvale
Eastvale – We are pleased to inform you that the City of Eastvale has awarded a contract to All American Asphalt to provide slurry seal treatment on Archibald Avenue and on various residential streets in your neighborhood. The project will consist of minor asphalt pavement removal & replacement, crack seal, slurry seal and striping.
The Slurry Seal Project will be started Sept. 8, and will be completed by the end of September. Please be watchful of the following: Work Hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
There will be “No Parking Signs” posted on your street indicating the specific dates work will be performed on the street. During working days and hours, we appreciate your cooperation in the following matters:
- Please comply with all parking restrictions and assist us by not parking your vehicles in the roadway. Vehicles parked in a posted “No Parking” will be towed at the owner’s expense and will prolong the construction process.
- Please assist us by not allowing water to run onto the roadway, including irrigation.
- Do not place trash cans or other debris in the roadway, with the exception of trash collection day (trash service will not be interrupted).
- Tools, materials and equipment are attractive to children. For safety of the children, please keep them away from the project site at all times.
We will endeavor to complete this work as rapidly as possible and with a minimum of inconvenience to you. Below is the breakdown of the schedule that All American Asphalt will be following in the application of slurry seal for the week of Sept. 8: Area “A” : Wed., Sept. 10 & Thurs., Sept. 11 Area “B”: Thurs., Sept. 11 & Fri., Sept. 12 Area “C”: Fri., Sept. 12 Area “D”: Wed., Sept. 10 & Thurs., Sept. 11 Area “E”: Thurs., Sept. 11 Area “F”: Fri., Sept. 12 **Schedule updates will be provided as they become available. Note: Dates are subject to change. For actual dates please refer to door hanger notifications and parking restrictions that will be provided in your area 72-hours prior to the start of the slurry seal application. If you have any questions, please call Craig Stubbe, City Inspector, at (714) 504-9274, or All American Asphalt at (951) 736-7627. Your cooperation and patience during this process will be greatly appreciated.
Summer is Over, Let the Stress Begin
BY PASTOR MARK LEE
Pastor Mark Lee of Vantage Point Church in Eastvale
As the temperatures decrease, the days become shorter, and the kids return to school, one thing becomes increasingly clear: summer is over.
For a brief period of time, many of us are excited to get back to our regular routines. We look forward to everything getting “back to normal” until the reality of “normal” kicks in. Suddenly, we find ourselves just as stressed as we were before summer began.
Did you know that the average office worker currently has approximately 36 hours of work piled on his or her desk? Or, that the average person now sleeps two hours less per night than they did 100 years ago? In fact, people are so busy these days that frozen juice sales have plummeted simply because nobody has the time to wait for it to defrost.
While stress is a part of life and many of us work best under pressure, problems arise when we allow it to get too intense or go on for too long. Being busy and under pressure negatively affects our health and damages relationships. However, reducing stress and improving your life is much more complicated than getting rid of a few obligations. The real key is identifying what it is that makes you push yourself so hard. Often, our desire to become someone better or be something more is what drives us to over commit.
1 Peter 5:6 says, “Humble yourselves under God’s mighty hand that he may lift you up in due time.” We need to shift our focus from what we wish we were to what God wants us to become. By handing over the control and allowing God to advance us in His time, we can achieve true happiness.
VantagePoint Church meets at Roosevelt High School on Sundays at 8:30, 10, and 11:30 a.m.
Walnut Valley: Best High Schools In America
BY KELLI GILE
Diamond Bar High School Class of 2014 Super Star Seniors Steven Gomez, Claire Huang, Jane Wu, and Vrajesh Shah. (Photo Courtesy: Kelli Gile)
Walnut – Walnut Valley Unified School District (WVUSD) is pleased to announce that both Diamond Bar and Walnut high schools have been ranked in the top 100 of all high schools in America, by the Daily Beast publication.
Diamond Bar High School ranked #54 overall in the nation, and #7 in California. They also scored in the top 100 in specific categories of Rigor, Graduation Rates, and ACT/SAT scores.
Walnut High School ranked #97 overall in the nation and #11 in California. They also scored in the top 100 in the specific category of Rigor.
This is a remarkable achievement when considering it’s estimated that there are more than 30,000 public and private high schools across the country. It also appears that WVUSD is the only school district in California with two high schools in the top 100 in the nation.
“This is an incredible achievement for our schools and entire community,” Superintendent Dr. Robert Taylor stated. “It is a reflection of the relentless commitment to student achievement on behalf of our Board of Trustees, staff, students, parents, and community. And, to be what appears as the only school district in California with two high schools ranked in the top 100 nationally is a tribute to the “Kids First” attitude throughout our K-12 community.”
Principals Catherine Real at Diamond Bar High, and Jeff Jordan at Walnut High, received notification of the prestigious national recognition on Wed., Aug. 27.
“Our ranking is a result of our hard work with our students, our excellent staff, our supportive community, and the commitment to responsibly increase access to rigorous courses to a greater number of students,” Real said.
“I am so proud of our Walnut High staff for this accomplishment. It definitely reflects the hard work and dedication that takes place on this campus. Our school has always taken a team approach to do what is best for our students. Both certificated and classified staffs take pride to provide great service to our students,” Jordan said.
The Daily Beast publication uses six indicators taken from school surveys to compare public high schools in the United States, with graduation and college acceptance rates weighed most heavily. Other criteria included college-level courses and exams, percentage of students with free or reduced lunch, and SAT and ACT scores. The full results can be viewed at http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2014/08/27/america-s-top-high-schools.html.
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