Category Archives: Eastvale

Just Do It

By PASTOR ROBERT JEWETT

Pastor Robert Jewett Word of Truth Community Church

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

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

 

communication_lgEastvale – 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: Spa Care Repair Specialists

BY K.P. SANDER

sPA CAREEastvale – Spa Care Repair Specialists, located in Chino, specialize in providing pool services, parts and repairs. In business since 1979, they are dedicated to keeping your pool affordably clear and beautiful, and provide personalized services specific to your needs.

 

Owner, Larry Horton, says they are a family-owned company that focuses on providing every customer with honest, fair, quality service. All employees are professionally trained and skilled using the latest technology. The California contractor also has a history of manufacturing and installing pools and spas, which gives them the experience to be able to diagnose problems often missed by other technicians.

 

With 34 years of experience, they encourage the benefits of proper pool and spa maintenance. Horton says that pool owners dislike problems, but are often too busy to properly assess and repair the concerns associated with pool and spa equipment. “We get to use our experience and training to provide a win-win result”, he adds.

 

Spa Care Repair Specialists are open Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. They provide service for West Riverside County, West San Bernardino County, Orange County, and East Los Angeles County, and are bonded and insured (LIC# 559155). You can reach them at (909) 861-5973, or visit them online at www.spa-care.net.

 

Keep your in-ground or above-ground pool and spa ready for family fun year round. Contact Spa Care Repair Specialists today.

Eastvale: Heartbreak For Eastvale With Three Drowning Accidents

BY JENNIFER MADRIGAL

James Pan

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

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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.

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Eastvale: Notice of Street Construction – Update

City of Eastvale

 

Local ConstructionEastvale – 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 Vantage Point Church

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.

 

The God Who Sees You

BY PASTOR TIM EATON

 

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PastorTim Eaton-Edgewater Lutheren

Do you feel overlooked, forgotten, invisible, or underappreciated? Does it seem like no one understands what you are going through?

There is at least one person who takes note of you, and what you are going through. We remember the song about Santa Clause, “He sees you when you’re sleeping, he knows when you’re awake…” Maybe it sounds a little creepy. It strikes enough fear in children to get them to behave for a month or so. But in Exodus we discover God sees us for a very different reason: “The Lord said, I have indeed seen the misery of my people in Egypt. I have heard them crying out because of their slave drivers, and I am concerned about their suffering,” (Exodus 3:7). What a different understanding of seeing – not to judge, but to care and assist.

Maybe no one on earth has noticed, but God has taken note of your life and he has done so with compassion. After God sees the misery of His people in Exodus, Chapter 3, He takes action. Because of his concern for his dearly loved people He performs one of the greatest acts of deliverance by having them march out of slavery right through the middle of a sea, yet on dry ground.

Make no mistake, God sees you. And He is not just an onlooker. He will participate lovingly in the story of your life, because he cares for you.

Ladies, be inspired by the God who sees you at the Edgewater “Pearls of Wisdom” Women’s Luncheon, coming to Eastvale on September 27th. It will feature guest speaker, Tammy Maltby, author of “The God Who Sees You.” See the ad on this page for more information.

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Inland Empire: BWR Heating and Cooling

By K.P. SANDER

 

Brian Weaver

BWR’s Brian Weaver (Photo Courtesy: BWR Heating & Cooling)

Inland Empire – Are your air conditioning and heating units ready when you are? In this summer heat, it can be frustrating to not be able to cool your house down. And it’s not just your air conditioners; cooler temperature will be here soon enough. Is your heater ready to take the chill off your home and keep your family comfortable after sitting dormant all summer?

According to Brian Weaver, owner of BWR Heating and Cooling, maintenance is the key to keeping your heaters and air conditioners in top form and ready to meet your needs. You can actually save money in the long run by ensuring that your systems are proactively taken care of, and not waiting until they need to be repaired or even replaced.

“I am your local go-to guy for all your heating, cooling and whole house fan needs. Whether you need repair, replacement, or maintenance, we’ll be there for you,” says Weaver.

Established in 1998, BWR offers start-to-finish solutions for every project. Conveniently located in Norco and serving the Inland Empire, they also give back to the communities they serve.

BWR has sponsored local sports teams at both the recreational and high school levels. The company has also given donations to Corona-Norco Unified School District (CNUSD) in order to purchase needed equipment for their schools. BWR has also sponsored different events for the Norco Horse Week Rodeo, and been a participant in local parades. They recently donated a vehicle to the CNUSD Auto Shop program, so students can learn valuable hands-on repair and maintenance skills.

Whether your needs are residential or commercial, BWR provides installation, maintenance, upgrades and complete repair services on all makes and models. And don’t forget about duct cleaning. Dirty vents can cause dirt, pollen, dust – and even mildew – to circulate in your home and reduce efficiency; built up dryer vents can even become a fire hazard. BWR can clean your ventilation system and keep your entire system in working order.

BWR is a registered HERO (Home Energy Renovation Opportunity) contractor, and they are dedicated to providing the very best in products and services to help homeowners become more energy efficient and lower utility costs.

BWR now offers Quiet Cool (whole house fan systems) that can cool your entire house by up to 30 degrees. This system is more energy efficient than a traditional air conditioning unit, and works by pulling cooler air from outside indoors. Ask BWR if this system is right for you.

With the heat of summer still intent upon us, get cooled off, not ripped off, and call BWR today – they will not be undersold. You can reach them at 1-800-AC-REPAIR, (951) 377-6333, or visit bwrheatingandcooling.com for more information.

Meet Captain Jason Horton

STAFF REPORTS

Captain Jason Horton (Photo Courtesy: City of Eastvale)

Captain Jason Horton (Photo Courtesy: City of Eastvale)

Eastvale – The Eastvale Police Department – in contract with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department – is under the command of Captain Jason Horton, acting as Police Chief. The personnel under Horton’s command operate out of the Jurupa Valley Station, and they are dedicated to providing progressive, innovative and efficient public safety.

Horton began his law enforcement career with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department in 1989 as a Reserve Deputy Sheriff, patrolling the communities now serviced by the Jurupa Valley Station. At the time, he was the youngest Reserve Deputy Sheriff to be hired in the history of the Department, at age 19.

Four years later, in 1993, Horton graduated from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Basic Academy, was hired as a full-time Deputy Sheriff. During the time Horton spent as a Deputy Sheriff, and subsequent promotions to the ranks of Senior Deputy Sheriff and Corporal, he held assignments in corrections and field operations. While assigned to patrol, Horton held collateral assignments as a Field Training Officer, Special Enforcement Team member, and School Resource Officer at Jurupa Valley High School. The majority of his field service time was spent patrolling communities within Jurupa Valley.

Horton was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in 2004. He worked as a sergeant for five years and was assigned to the jail, academy training unit, and patrol. In 2009, Horton was promoted to Lieutenant and was assigned to the jail, patrol, and the Special Investigations Bureau. During this time, Horton was involved in transitioning three newly created contract cities from previous unincorporated county areas including Eastvale, Jurupa Valley, and Menifee. Each of these cities began with newly created teams of existing Sheriff’s personnel to provide law enforcement services to their jurisdictions. Horton was promoted to Captain in 2013 and is currently assigned to Jurupa Valley Patrol as the Station Commander.

Horton has earned a Bachelor’s Degree from California State University San Bernardino in Criminal Justice, and a Master’s Degree from the University of Redlands in Management. Horton is a graduate of Class #214 of the Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Course (SLI), a leadership school for law enforcement sergeants throughout the state.

Horton is proud to be the fourth generational member of his family to serve in law enforcement, which started with his great-grandfather being a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in the early 1900s, serving in the Yukon Territory. Horton’s father was also a member of the department, serving almost 30 years with much of it patrolling in the Jurupa Valley area. Horton is married, has four school-aged children, and resides in Riverside, California, where he has lived most of his life.

We are proud to have Captain Horton at the helm of the fine men and women that protect the City of Eastvale.

Eastvale: Notice of Qualified Candidates

City of Eastvale

 

Eastvale – Notice is hereby given that a General Municipal Election will be held in Eastvale, California, on Tuesday, the 4th day of November 2014. The following is the list of Candidates, shown as they will appear on the ballot:

 

City Council Candidates

 

  • Adam Rush
  • Clinton Lorimore
  • William Link
  • Brandon Matthew Villalpando
  • Steven Daniel Aguilar
  • Ramon E. Aguilar
  • Cesar Morales
  • Richard Duran
  • Anwer Khan

Eastvale City Manager Resigns

Carol Jacobs

Carol Jacobs

By Jennifer Madrigal

Eastvale – During the closed session portion of last night’s City Council Meeting, City Manager, Carol Jacobs, abruptly resigned, effective immediately. According to City Attorney, John Cavanaugh, he will serve as the City Manager until the next City Council meeting on Sept. 10.

At that meeting council members will announce an interim person until a permanent City Manager can be selected. The decision to appoint the City Attorney as next-in-command was a decision made just recently at the Aug. 13 council meeting; a motion that was moved by councilmember William Link and passed with a 3-1 vote (with council members Welch abstaining, and Mayor Pro-Team Adam rush voting No).
Councilmember Link said, “We are sad to see Carol go and wish her the best in any future endeavors she plans to pursue.”

According to Link, the City Council will begin reviewing applicants for the position and will hire an interim City Manager for 60 to 90 days while they finalize the ideal candidate choice. This will take place after the City posts the position, which according to Public Information Officer, Michele Nissen, should take a few weeks.
According to Nissen, the City cannot provide information about matters that happen during closed sessions, however, the City wishes Jacobs the best.

Mayor Pro-Tem Adam Rush said, “Carol is a great City Manager and devoted everything to establishing the City’s solid foundation. I wish her the best and know she will succeed in her career as a City Administrator.”
Carol Jacobs has been the City Manager for Eastvale just shy of two years, and made approximately $204,000, plus benefits.

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Your Platform

BY PASTOR DENNIS MORALES

Pastor Dennis Morales Calvary Chapel CrossBridge

Pastor Dennis Morales

“And I told them of the hand of my God which had been good upon me,” (Nehemiah 2:18).

You have a platform. It’s essentially something that enables you to be heard. Speakers often stand upon a “soapbox” or a “stage” to be heard and make plain their message to their hearers. Whether it is adversity, struggle, or triumph, it is a platform for faith.

Nehemiah was in captivity and was the king’s cupbearer. He used his seemingly ill position as a platform for faith and to bring awareness of God’s plan. As a result, Nehemiah was given favor with the king and necessary resources to fulfill God’s plan and rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. Nehemiah’s opposition was ever present and men sought to discourage his faithful plan, but Nehemiah had faith and trusted in God. Nehemiah knew God was for him and God turned the enemy’s plot to nothing (Nehemiah 4:14-16). The people rallied and completed the walls in record time. God is faithful in adversity.

I am reminded of Bethany Hamilton, who entrusted herself to her faithful Creator. She didn’t quit living when she lost her arm. She gave her life to God. She deposited her life for safekeeping into His hands; and now, God has given her an international platform from which to share her story and bring Him glory.

What is your platform today? Trust God to give you strength and lead you today (Proverbs 3:5-6).

Calvary Chapel Eastvale meets Sundays at 10:30 a.m., at Clara Barton Elementary. Visit calvaryeastvale.org for more information.

 

VantagePoint Church Event to Provide Free Entertainment Labor Day Weekend

BY MONIQUE WHRITENOUR

Eastvale – This Labor Day Weekend, VantagePoint Church will conclude its successful Summer of Love campaign with a free evening of entertainment for the whole family.

The event, Flicks and Food Trucks, will be held on Sunday, August 31 at the Roosevelt High School outdoor amphitheater.  In addition to food trucks and a screening of the film “How to Train Your Dragon,” the festivities will also include games, raffles, an inflatable obstacle course, and a rock climbing wall.

“This summer, VantagePoint Church went out into the community and passed out water, Starbucks coffee cards, and Redbox movie codes.  We also fed the homeless and served more than 325 athletes at our Friday Night Lights Football and Cheer Camp,” said Monique Whritenour, director of community outreach.  “Flicks and Food Trucks is the final event in our Summer of Love.  It will provide the entire community with free entertainment in a safe environment.”

This is the second year that VantagePoint Church has hosted Flicks and Food Trucks.  Last year, more than 1,000 people were in attendance.

The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a performance by the band Western Express.  The movie will begin at 7:30 p.m.  Everything will be free, with the exception of food purchases.

“This summer, VantagePoint Church invested 1,025 service hours into being living proof of a loving God,” Whritenour said.  “Flicks and Food Trucks will be a great way to wrap up our successful Summer of Love campaign and will also allow us to celebrate Labor Day with our local community.  It is going to be a blast!”

For more information, contact Monique Whritenour at (909) 465-9700.

 

 

 

Eastvale: Planning Commission Vacancy

CITY OF EASTVALE

Eastvale – The City of Eastvale has a vacancy on the Planning Commission which has been posted on the Employment page of the City’s website. Interested parties are encouraged to submit a Volunteer Application with a resume and cover letter. City applications are available on the Employment page. The filing deadline is Aug. 20, at 5 p.m.

The Planning Commission is a five-member commission composed of residents appointed by the City Council. The Planning Commissioners term of service runs concurrent with the council member that appointed the commissioner.

The Planning Commission has the authority to review all development proposals for approval consideration. The Commission may advise the City Council in the development and application of policies affecting land use and development within the City. The Commission may also review and make recommendations regarding any proposed changes to the General Plan, Zoning Regulations and Design Standards.

Additional details about the Planning Commission may be found on the City’s Planning Commission page (http://www.eastvaleca.gov/index.aspx?page=29&recordid=1213).

Please direct any questions on this position to the City Manager’s Office, at (951) 361-0900.