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Eastvale National Night Out

The City of Eastvale comes together with pride

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By K.P. Sander

Eastvale – On Tues., Aug. 11, the Target parking lot in the Gateway Shopping Center was transformed into a “Night Out Against Crime.”  It was the perfect opportunity for residents to become acquainted with the phenomenal individuals that keep our City safe, get a glimpse of what happens behind the scenes, and make new friends while enjoying a sense of community.

Law enforcement, Firefighters, City personnel and a variety of booths dedicated to the betterment of the City were on hand to give an up close and personal glimpse into the resources available to Eastvale.  Big and little kids alike were able to speak with members of the Bomb Squad, SWAT Team, Hazardous Materials Unit, Paramedic Squad, Mounted Posse, K-9 unit, as well as Firefighters and Police Officers. Wide eyes watched as the hook and ladder truck reached for the sky and future Sheriff’s Deputies donned SWAT gear and sat in an assortment of vehicles.

The evening was rounded out with carnival games, face painting, a rock wall and bounce houses full of fun, and it was great to see a wide range of neighbors, City Council and Staff, business owners and people from surrounding communities come together on a unique and memorable night. There is a formidable force working behind the scenes for the City of Eastvale, and we should be proud to know we are in excellent hands.

If you’d like to know more about National Night Out, visit NNO.org.

The Weary Need To Rest

Mark Lee NewBy Pastor Mark Lee

Physical exertion is vital to the success of any athlete.  However, allowing the body to rest is of equal importance.  When we exercise, our muscle tissue is torn and our energy is depleted.  The human body needs the time between workouts to repair and strengthen itself.  For this reason, many athletes build recovery time into their physical regimen.  In fact, pushing yourself too hard can be detrimental to your physical health.

Much like athletes, accomplished artists and musicians fall into a daily routine of intense practice and periods of recuperation.  The truth is that while hard work is definitely a fundamental element of achievement, it is also imperative that we give ourselves regular breaks.   Study after study regarding the habits of office workers, the benefits of vacation, the importance of meditation, and the advantages of spending time outdoors have all revealed that many important mental processes seem to require downtime.

As the summer comes to an end and the kids return to school, many of us find ourselves falling into the pattern of being “too busy.”  Work, technology, family obligations, and household chores eat up much of our time.   In order to fulfill our responsibilities, we fail to take breaks.  Ironically, this can actually reduce our effectiveness.  When we go without rest, our productivity decreases, our ability to concentrate is impaired, and our creativity suffers.

The Bible is not silent about our need for rest.  In Psalms 127:2, David wrote, “In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat – for He grants sleep to those He loves.”  God intended rest to be a gift. When we allow ourselves to occasionally “be still,” life becomes much more enjoyable!

 

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

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

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.

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.

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!

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.

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

 

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.

 

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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 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.

Inland Empire: ERHS Student Named Athlete Of The Year

Jasmyne Graham is California Girls Track & Field Standout

Photo Courtesy: City of Eastvale Gatorade Track & Field Champ, Jasmyne Graham

Photo Courtesy: City of Eastvale
Gatorade Track & Field Champ, Jasmyne Graham

Staff Reports

Eastvale – In its 30th year of honoring the nation’s best high school athletes, The Gatorade Company, in collaboration with USA TODAY High School Sports, recently announced Jasmyne Graham of Eleanor Roosevelt High School as its 2014-15 Gatorade California Girls Track & Field Athlete of the Year. Graham is the first student at ERHS to be selected for this honor.

“Wow. This is big! So excited for Ms. Graham and her family.  Great job to the staff at Roosevelt for keeping her on task both athletically and academically.  Great job!” said Corona-Norco Unified School District Board of Education member, Bill Newberry.

The award – which recognizes not only outstanding athletic excellence, but also high standards of academic achievement and exemplary character demonstrated on and off the track – distinguishes Graham as California’s best high school girls’ track and field athlete. Now a finalist for the prestigious Gatorade National Girls Track & Field Athlete of the Year award, Graham joins an elite alumni association of state award winners in 12 sports, including Allyson Felix, 2001-02, Los Angeles Baptist HS, CA; Derek Jeter, 1991-92, Kalamazoo HS, MI; Candace Parker, 2001-02, Naperville Central HS, IL; Abby Wambach, 1997-98, Our Lady of Mercy HS, NY; Mark Sanchez, 2004-05, Mission Viejo HS, CA; Lolo Jones, 1997-98, Roosevelt HS, IA; and Bianca Knight, 2006-07, Ridgeland HS, MS.

The 5-foot-2 senior won the 100-meter high hurdles with a time of 13.17 seconds and the 300-meter intermediate hurdles in 40.73 at the state meet this past season, leading the Mustangs to fifth place as a team. Her 100- and 300-meter hurdles times at the state meet each ranked as the nation’s number one prep performance in 2015, and among the 15 fastest performances in U.S. prep history at the time of her selection.

Reginald Thompkins, who is an Administrative Director for CNUSD, as well as CIF State President, said, “This is a great accomplishment that the Eastvale community can be proud of.  It really is a huge recognition for Jasmyne.  It’s one of my duties as President to hand out the awards to these awesome athletes; it was very special to be there, witness her performance and give her this award.”

Graham – who is also the Citrus Belt Area Athletic Directors Association Female Athlete of the Year – chipped in by running the opening leg for the eighth-place 4×100-meter relay quartet that finished in 47.54 seconds, as well as the second leg of the ninth-place 4×400-meter relay squad that crossed the line in 3:49.90.

Graham has maintained a 3.14 GPA in the classroom. In addition to donating her time as a running instructor and guest speaker for youth track athletes, she has volunteered on behalf of the Black Coal and Red Roses mentoring program for girls.

“Jasmyne is the most fierce high school competitor I have seen,” said Eleanor Roosevelt coach, Aaron Shires. “Her parents have instilled in her the discipline, desire and commitment to excellence that John Wooden would be proud of in an athlete. The reason Jasmyne can take over a race the way she does is because of her preparation. She attends extra training sessions; she treats her body properly with the right nutrition and sleep. She lives a life that is not just committed to being great at track, but [to] being the best she can be at anything she does.”

Graham has signed a National Letter of Intent to compete in track and field on a scholarship at the University of Southern California this fall.

The Gatorade Player of the Year program annually recognizes one winner in the District of Columbia and each of the 50 states that sanction high school football, girls volleyball, boys and girls cross country, boys and girls basketball, boys and girls soccer, baseball, softball, and boys and girls track and field – and awards one National Player of the Year in each sport. The selection process is administered by the Gatorade high school sports leadership team in partnership with USA TODAY High School Sports, working with top sport-specific experts and a media advisory board of accomplished, veteran prep sports journalists to determine the state winners in each sport.

For more on the Gatorade Player of the Year program, including nomination information, complete lists of past winners, and the announcement of the Gatorade National Player of the Year, visit www.gatorade.com/poy.

Eastvale: City Manager Honored

City Manager Michele Nissen

City Manager Michele Nissen

By Claire Lewis

Eastvale – Eastvale’s City Manager, Michele Nissen, was honored recently as the Outstanding Rising Administrator at the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) 2015 Public Service Awards & Scholarship Luncheon.

The Inland Empire Chapter event – which was held on Wed., June 24, in Riverside, honored public administration professionals who have demonstrated excellence in public service.  The ASPA also awarded scholarships to outstanding students who have shown scholastic achievement in the field of public administration and are pursuing graduate degrees in Public Administration at Inland Empire institutions of higher learning.

Congratulations to Michele Nissen, for being committed to serving the citizens of Eastvale!

NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR EASTVALE MARKETPLACE DEVELOPMENT – PROJECT No. 15-0958

Information courtesy of the City of Eastvale

An Initial Study has been prepared by the City of Eastvale for the Eastvale Marketplace retail development – Project No. 15-0958. The Initial Study is available for public review and can be downloaded from the City of Eastvale website at www.eastvaleca.gov. A printed copy of the Eastvale Marketplace IS/MND will also be available for review at the City of Eastvale Planning Department, 12363 Limonite Avenue, Suite 910, Eastvale, CA 91725 (8am-5pm, Monday-Thursday) beginning on Monday, June 22, 2015.

The proposed project is located on the northeast corner of the intersection of Limonite Avenue and Sumner Avenue (APN 164-030-019).

The proposed project consists of an approximately 71,472 square foot neighborhood retail center with multi-tenant and single-tenant buildings and associated parking facilities. The retail center would be anchored by an approximately 30,896-square foot grocery store on the northeast corner of the site. The retail center would also feature an approximately 10,140-square foot, 10-bay tire store at the site’s northern end, an approximately 3,000-square foot bank with drive up access at the site’s southeastern corner, two 3,500-square foot fast food restaurants with drive-through windows, and two additional retail buildings totaling approximately 20,436 square feet. The proposed development would include approximately 393 parking stalls. The site would be accessed via two driveways, one located on Limonite Avenue and one on Sumner Avenue as well as by two pedestrian connections located on Valencia Street.

The Initial Study identifies impacts in Biological Resources, Cultural Resources, Geology and Soils, Hazards and Hazardous Materials, Noise, and Utilities and Service Systems that require mitigation. No significant and unavoidable impacts have been identified. 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/).

In accordance with CEQA Guidelines Sections 15072(a) and (b), this public notice is posted to officially notify the public, public agencies, and responsible and trustee agencies that the required 21-day public review period will commence on Monday June 22, 2015, and conclude on Monday, July 13, 2015. Any written comments (via e-mail or letter) on the Initial Study/MND must be submitted to Kanika Kith, Senior Planner, Eastvale Planning Department no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing day of the comment period. Written comments may be mailed to City of Eastvale Planning Department, Attn: Kanika Kith, 12363 Limonite Ave, Suite 910, Eastvale, CA 91752, or can be emailed to kkith@eastvaleca.gov.

A copy of the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration is available for public review at the following three (3) locations:

  • Eastvale City Hall, 12363 Limonite Ave. Suite 910, Eastvale, CA 91752 (Mon–Thurs 8am-5pm).

 

  • Eastvale Library, 7447 Cleveland Avenue, Eastvale, CA 92880 (Mon–Thurs 3:00 to 8:00 p.m.; Fri 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.; Sat 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Sun – Closed).

 

  • Riverside County Clerk-Recorder, 2720 Gateway Drive, Riverside, CA 92507 (Mon-Thu 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).