Category Archives: Eastvale

Eastvale: Teens Influence Interest In Voting

BY EMILY AGUILAR

Eastvale – A surprising number of teenagers in the area have taken an interest in the political affiliations of their country, and are inspired to spread this passion with the adults in their communities. Students of Eleanor Roosevelt High School’s club, the Young Democrats of America, (which is affiliated with the Democrats of Norco and the California Young Democrats) have made it their duty to spend their summer doing just that.

The members of the Young Democrats of America (which also extends to other high schools in the region) have begun a small campaign to increase the amount of adults over the age of 18 who are registered to vote by handing out registration forms. Settling in at the local Von’s market in Eastvale recently, the members of the club didn’t necessarily persuade shoppers to become part of the Democratic Party. Rather, the teens tried to emphasize the importance of having a voice in any upcoming election.

Shukan “Shuky” Patel, who leads the club at ERHS, is especially eager to ensure that Americans will realize the importance of voting.

“Most adults feel that their vote has little or no impact on the overall political process. Therefore, it is my fundamental belief that if we can erase this ‘my vote doesn’t matter’ mentality from the adult population, then we can have a higher turnout rate,” he said.

Patel also emphasized that teenagers who are interested in their country’s politics will have more power to change the course of the activities in the region, so he was proud to see that his peers are taking up an effort to show how important voting is.

The teenagers had success in garnering a handful of people to register. They plan on spending more days throughout August registering more voters.

 

Eastvale: Support The Eastvale Community Foundation

BY SARAH ARMIJO

 

eastvale-community-foundation-logoEastvale – Raising money, having fun, and getting the community involved is what the Eastvale Community Foundation (ECF) is all about. The ECF is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization made up completely of volunteers, created by the Eastvale City Council in 2011 as a way of helping to assist with needs throughout the City.

The mission of the ECF is to strengthen the Eastvale community by collaborating with the City Council to identify needs and issues, and encourage the volunteering of time, talent, and resources.

The ECF is committed to serving the Eastvale Community, and has provided over $50,000 in youth scholarships for Eastvale youth sports and art programs in the last two years.

According to Sharyn Link – who has been an ECF Board Member for quite some time, as well as Executive Director of the foundation for the last year – the ECF donated scholarships to approximately 100 children in 20 different programs this year.

You can help support the ECF’s actions by attending or sponsoring their Second Annual Golf Tournament coming up on August 15, which will benefit programs in the City of Eastvale. The tournament will be held at the Los Serranos Country Club and the cost for this event is only $125 per person, although teams save $50 if they sign up as a foursome. The price includes 18 holes of championship golf, dinner reception and a few surprises.

This year, the primary goal of the golf tournament is to support the Military Banner Program, according to Link. “We want to raise enough money to provide all new hardware so the banners can withstand the Eastvale winds.  We also want to replace all of the banners that have been damaged or are missing.  Our Military personnel deserve our highest respect and honor and we plan to make our Military Banner Program show them that Eastvale is proud of them and thanks each and every one of them,” said Link.

Last year, the ECF raised over $20,000 at their 1st Annual Golf Tournament and their goal this year is to raise $30,000.  All proceeds from this event, and all their fund raisers, stay in Eastvale.

“Our long term goal is to help provide monument signs and way finding signs for our City.  We want people to know where Eastvale is when they drive into town,” said Link.

“I would like to encourage everyone to support the Eastvale Community Foundation throughout the year, but especially now for the golf tournament.  We can use sponsors, golfers, and if you don’t golf and can’t make it out during the day, come to the dinner in the evening.  We have a no host cocktail hour commencing at 5 p.m. and dinner will be at 6 p.m.  We have some amazing raffle prizes, silent and live auction items and a few surprises thrown in this year. It is a very fun evening and we encourage residents to come join the fun,” said Link.

Nine amazing board members have been putting in a lot of hours to put on this year’s golf tournament. According to Link, they also have a Golf Committee consisting of some Eastvale residents who have been helping with the planning of the tournament. On the day of the tournament, Link says that they will need about 40 people helping in order to make it as big of a success as last year’s event.

To sign up, volunteer or become a sponsor, visit the ECF’s website at http://eastvalefoundation.wix.com/eastvalefoundation#!events/coui. You can also reach them at (951) 263-0345. Also, be sure to “like” the ECF on Facebook.

 

 

 

14 Candidates Seek Vacant Eastvale Council Seat

BY K.P. SANDER 

Eastvale – There will be a Special Meeting of the Eastvale City Council held this Wed., Aug. 6, at 5 p.m., at Rosa Parks Elementary in the Multi-Purpose Room.  At that time the 14 candidates seeking the vacant City Council seat recently left vacant by Jeff DeGrandpre will be interviewed.

All 14 candidates were required to submit an application package to City Hall by July 24.  Those who met the deadline and qualifications are as follows:

  • Charles Bennett
  • Raul Gutierrez
  • Anwer Khan
  • Clint Lorimore
  • David L. Magsam
  • Cesar Morales
  • Larry F. Oblea
  • Tyrone Spears, Jr.
  • Brandon L. Stuart
  • Joseph M. Tessari
  • William Van Leeuwen
  • Robert F. Vandenheuvel
  • Brandon M. Villalpando
  • Byron G. Woods

At the meeting, candidates will be selected at random to deliver a two-minute opening statement, followed by a set of predetermined questions written by council members.  Candidates waiting to be interviewed will be asked to remain in a separate room until their name is chosen, so as not to give an unfair advantage.  Candidates are able to return to the audience after their interview has been completed. 

Once all candidates have been interviewed, members of the City Council will vote on the appointment.  If a candidate is successfully chosen on Wednesday, that candidate will be sworn in and seated as a member of the Eastvale City Council that very night.

The Eastvale Community News wishes all the candidates the very best of luck!

Eastvale: National Night Out

You won’t want to miss this year’s National Night Out on Tuesday, August 12, 2014. It’s a great opportunity to get acquainted with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, your neighbors, and the City’s Public Safety Commission.  This is a community event with activities and opportunities to learn more about the fight against crime in your neighborhood. The event will be held at the Eastvale Gateway Target Parking lot at 12471 Limonite Ave in Eastvale. Visit http://www.NNO.org for more information.

National Night Out

Eastvale: Why Go to Church?

BY PASTOR ROBERT JEWETT

Pastor Robert Jewett Word of Truth Community ChurchWhile many people go to church for varying reasons, many others do not go to church for just as many reasons. Biblically speaking, it is the body of believers who are the church…not the building where they gather. This begs the question, “Why should anyone go to church?”

While many will argue, “I don’t have to go to church to be a Christian,” the reality is that going to church should strengthen our faith and encourage us to walk as Jesus walked. The Bible says, “Let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near,” (Hebrews 10:24-25). Hence, going to church is about being built up in the Lord.

Going to church gives opportunity for individual believers to be encouraged and to encourage others. With all the cares of this world, it is easy to get our minds focused on anything but the Lord. By going to church, we are instructed in God’s Word, encouraged by fellow believers, and refocused on what truly matters.

For more information about Word of Truth Community Church, visit http://www.wordoftruthcc.com.

Home Fires

BY PASTOR ROB NORRIS

Pastor Rob Norris, The Crossings

Pastor Rob Norris, The Crossings

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Eastvale: Crime Recap July 2014

STAFF REPORTS 
Crime ImageThe following is a crime recap for the month of July in the Cities of Eastvale, Corona, Norco, and Jurupa Valley. Information is from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department and from our Eastvale Community News Facebook Page.

On Tues., July 15 about 11:45 a.m., deputies assigned to the Jurupa Valley Station, Norco Sheriff’s Office, responded to the 2200 block of Vista Ridge in the city of Norco. This was in reference to a stolen vehicle investigation. Upon arriving, deputies located the stolen vehicle parked in the driveway of a residence. As the deputies continued with their investigation, they were able to locate and identify the suspects, who were found hiding in the residence. Lawrence Piper, 30, was arrested for possession of stolen property, burglary, and two felony warrants for parole violations; Julie Stewart, 28, was arrested for possession of stolen property, burglary, and a felony warrant for possession of controlled substance; and Tayler Jenkins, 23, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine and violation of probation.

On July 18, at about 1:30 p.m., members of the Riverside Sheriff’s Special Investigation Bureau, along with deputies assigned to the Norco Sheriff’s Office, served a search warrant in the 3700 block of California Avenue, in the city of Norco. The search warrant was the result of an investigation into an illegal outdoor marijuana grow operation at the location. During the search warrant service, over 400 marijuana plants were located and seized. The subsequent investigation resulted in the arrest of two adult suspects, identified as Israel Martinez, 49, and Wilivaldo Arteaga Martinez, 34, residents from the city of Ontario. They were each booked into the Robert Presley Detention Center (RPDC) for marijuana cultivation and conspiracy charges.

On Sat., July 19, at approximately 8:30 a.m., officers from the Jurupa Valley Police Department responded to an assault with a deadly weapon report in the 3400 block of Skylane Drive. At the scene officers found Simona Mateas, 43, lying in the driveway suffering from gunshot wounds. There was reportedly a second victim at the home as well. Both were transported to a local hospital where Mateas succumbed to her injuries. The San Bernardino Police Department was dispatched later in the day responding to a suicide report, whereby Ayram Mateas, the husband of Simona, was found deceased inside the front door of a residence in the 1600 block of West Lincoln Avenue in San Bernardino. Upon further investigation it was found that the Mateas couple had been going through divorce proceedings, which may have instigated the murder/suicide.

On Sunday, July 20, two women were killed in a fiery crash on the I-15 freeway in the early morning hours. According to the California Highway Patrol, Julio Reyes, 34, of Riverside, was driving a black 2014 Lexus sedan while he was traveling southbound at alleged speeds of over 100 mph near Hidden Valley Parkway in Corona, when he slammed into the back of a silver Toyota. The Toyota burst into flames and both women were pronounced dead at the scene. Reyes was found by officers to be under the influence of alcohol and was he arrested on suspicion of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, and drunken driving causing bodily injury. Reyes and two other passengers in his car sustained minor injuries. The names of the women have not yet been released.

 

Eastvale: Chamber Business of the Month – Lewis Group of Companies

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As the Lewis Group of Companies begins its 59th year, many long-tenured employees under the direction of a second and third generation management team continue the tradition of quality, integrity and stability that was of paramount importance to Ralph and Goldy Lewis when they founded their home building firm in Claremont in 1955.

The Lewis Group of Companies continues today as one of the nation’s largest privately held real estate development companies. The Lewis Group focuses on developing mixed-use planned communities and residential subdivisions in California and Nevada, as well as building and owning rental communities, shopping centers, office parks, and industrial buildings.

Lewis has been a huge supporter of the Eastvale Chamber of Commerce since our incorporation in 2010.  We are privileged to have such a great company with amazing ethics and hardworking talent as part of our Chamber.

Contact Information:

Sam Carpenter

Director of Retail Marketing

  1. Carpenter@lewisop.com

http://www.lewisop.com/

Eastvale Chamber Upcoming Events

Chamber Upcoming Events:

 

Aug 2             Let’s Go on Safari Presentation by Destined To Travel LLC

Aug 13           Eastvale City Council Meeting

Aug 20           Planning Commission Meeting

Aug 21           Second Annual Mega Mixer Business Expo

Aug 23           Sunrise Stampede XC Race

Aug 27           Eastvale City Council Meeting

Standing In The Light

BY MICHAEL ARMIJO
Doug was a simple guy who had worked hard to be “normal.” His upbringing wasn’t the best, but Doug beat the odds and found life within his spiritual realm. He found God and decided that his true place in life was with Him. He wanted to come out of the darkness and stand strong into the light.

One day Doug stood in line at a mini-mart when a young woman came in. He immediately noticed her long brown hair, her beautiful eyes, and her slightly crooked smile. She raced in for her purchase, and without noticing, dropped a fifty-dollar bill on the floor.

As he hesitated, Doug remembered his obligation to stand in the light. He remembered that he attends church on Sundays, and needs to do what is right; but he didn’t. A little voice in Doug’s head whispered, “Pick up the money and put it in your pocket.” He picked up the fifty, placed it in his pocket, and turned the negative into a positive by bragging about how “lucky” he was.

Soon after, he reexamined his actions and tried to justify them. He thought to himself, “God wanted me to have this money; he knew how much I needed it.” And then the guilt set in. He wasn’t comfortable attending church on Sundays, and he began to run from his guilt by not caring anymore. Doug was lost to guilt and temptation.

Several weeks went by and Doug’s dishonesty grew. He felt content about his new place because he received things he didn’t earn; he took things that he didn’t deserve. His ‘cheating the system’ helped him receive tangible items that he usually couldn’t afford. And then one day a friend invited him back to church and Doug was faced with an uncomfortable decision: Do I continue my wicked ways, or do I go back to the light?

If Doug was to give up his newfound lifestyle, he would then have to change what he was taking from others. He would have to exchange his financial riches for spiritual ones. Honesty would once again have to prevail in his life. All the taking, which had grown into a disease, would have to transform into giving. But Doug was afraid of doing what was right.

I believe that honesty doesn’t just happen, and to many, it has to be taught. To truly stand strong in the light requires commitment and focus on the bigger picture. And although life has given me unpredictable waves that have created confusion within my own life, I still believe that there is something out there, a higher power, and an incredible universe that shines brighter than imaginable. In those moments when we do the right thing, when we feel inexplicable happiness and peace, we draw from this power and feel the benefit of this light.

I hope for Doug, and the many others who have fallen into the darkness of life, that they can overcome their fears about love, affection, honesty, intimacy, goodness and truth. And is it really easier to live in that fear within the darkness? When we are able to overcome and understand who we really are, where we are going, and what we believe in, these elements of truth help keep us free from sin, pain, and being fearful. At that time we will have no fear, and we will stand strong with our hearts full of that light.

 

Eastvale: Rapper Kendrick Lamar Purchases Home in Eastvale

BY TIANA GOEGEBUER

Eastvale – Rapper Kendrick Lamar recently purchased a modest home in the city of Eastvale.

News of Lamar’s purchase really began circulating in late May. The online buzz stated that Lamar had gone against the typical rapper stereotype and settled down not in Los Angeles or Beverly Hills, but a former dairy community that had only just become a city four years prior. The fast-growing city of Eastvale is home to about 59,000 residents. Crime rates are low, and the houses are cheaper than neighboring coastal areas in Orange and Los Angeles counties.

The home Lamar purchased is said to have been built in 2006. The two-story residence is on an un-gated street, and is a short walk from the local shopping center. The home is 3,529 square feet, and includes three bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a pool, and is said to have been purchased for $523,500. In comparison to what many successful rappers spend, Lamar paid a very modest price for his new home in Eastvale. Rapper Drake reportedly paid $9 million for his Southern California mansion; Tyga spent $6.5 million for his residence; and Dr. Dre recently dished out a whopping $40 million on an estate in Brentwood.

A few Eastvale residents have recently tweeted that they have spotted the star cruising around town in a sports car and visiting the city’s Picnic in the Park summer carnival. However, Lamar says that he plans on remaining in his current home in L.A.

 

 

Business Feature: “Sell Your Casa” With Gil Rivera

 By Sarah Armijo

 

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: Gil Rivera offers a 4% Total Commission for Sellers. His current promotion is “We will SELL your house in 6 weeks at highest value!” For more information, go to sellyourcasa.com, call (909) 967-4525. Call today for a free market evaluation!

Southern California – In this day and age, it’s important to know all aspects of your business. For Gil Rivera from sellyourcasa.com, he definitely knows every aspect of buying and selling a home. He is a reliable, experienced, and an affordable Realtor, Broker, and Certified Appraiser.

Rivera sells houses, condos, and 2-4 unit investment properties in Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino and Riverside Counties. He also does real estate appraisals for banks, estates, trusts, divorces, attorneys, refinances, home purchases, and upon death of a homeowner for tax purposes. Rivera also has assistants that work with him who are fluent in Spanish and Chinese, which helps him to reach people of different dialects all over Southern California.

Rivera is in his 20th year of business and has SOLD homes in 26 different cities in Southern California, so his coverage area is expansive. Rivera said, “I can do this because I appraise homes in so many different cities and have the knowledge and expertise associated with your marketplace. Give me an opportunity and you will surely be happy you did!” In Feb. 2013, Rivera listed a home in Monterey Park worth $470,000. Rivera received 53 offers in seven days and SOLD it for $515,000!

Rivera’s philosophy is to “treat my clients the way I want to be treated.” In fact, Rivera said that he became a Realtor because he did not like the way his Realtor treated him when he was buying his home. Rivera shows respect for his clients at all times. He listens to what they say, so that he can better serve them.

Rivera also does not push his Buyers into a sale. Rivera said, “I always tell Buyers: ‘You will know right away when we walk into the house that’s meant for you.’ Whether it takes a week or months, my Buyers will always be satisfied with their purchase and never pressured into it.”

Rivera’s Sellers love the fact that he offers a discounted commission, but with full service. Rivera offers a 4% Total Commission for Sellers. This includes 2.5% to the Buyer’s Agent and 1.5% to Rivera’s office. Most Realtors negotiate a 6% commission because they have to split the fees with their brokerage. But, Rivera passes on the savings to the Seller. This will save Sellers thousands of dollars in commission fees. His team offers full service for that discounted rate including high quality flyers, professional photos, open houses (as allowable by Seller), and extended advertising coverage on the Internet and social media.

Rivera’s current promotion is “We will SELL your house in six weeks at highest value! We only request a listing period of six weeks, while most other Realtors ask for six month listings.” Rivera says that “Buyers need to know that they do not need to pay their Realtor any fees for representing them on a purchase. The Buyer’s agent is paid by the Seller, not the Buyer.

Rivera absolutely loves what he does. He loves selling homes to Buyers because he helps fulfill their dreams of home ownership. His favorite part of selling homes to is transferring the keys to excited Buyers. Rivera loves selling homes for Sellers because he enjoys the uniqueness that each property offers and selling the positive attributes of the home. Rivera says, “Many agents spend their time showing houses….I SELL them!”

Check out Rivera’s website at http://www.SellYourCasa.com to see how many different cities Rivera has sold in and for additional information about Rivera’s company. You can also call toll free at (877) 888-SOLD (7653) or cell phone numbers (909) 967-4525 and (626) 340-9950. Call today for a free market evaluation. See the ad on page 12 of this publication.

Norco: Car Show and Sock Hop August 9th

Join the fun at Rock Around Norco! Car Show & Sock Hop on Saturday August 9th, 2014.

The car show is from 3pm-6om at the Bob’s Big Boy parking lot at 3521 Hamner Blvd. and the Sock Hop is 7pm-10pm at the Riley Gymnasium Plaza, 3950 Acacia Ave, Norco.

The family event is presented by the City of Norco, Department of Parks, Recreation & Community Services and Bob’s Big Boy. Proceeds benefit the George A. Ingalls Veteran’s Memorial Plaza.

For more information call 951-270-5632 or visit http://www.norco.ca.us.

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Eastvale: Facebook Contest Winner Announced

Staff Reports

 

Eastvale – Congratulations to Elizabeth Santana for winning last month’s Facebook Giveaway, which was a FREE Eastvale Community News, 5×4” black and white ad*, valued at $150. All Elizabeth had to do was LIKE our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/EastvaleCommunityNews) and JOIN our event page, and she won a FREE ad!

 

Advertising in the Eastvale Community News can provide valuable exposure for your business, as the paper is hand-delivered to over 57,000 Eastvale residents. This free ad is perfect for home-based and local businesses, and helps keep tax dollars in the City.

 

ABC Public Relations has been giving away terrific prizes to its Facebook follows for several years now, awarding many residents with bicycles, event tickets, restaurant gift certificates, iPods and even iPads. For more information about our giveaways, please call (909) 464-1200, or visit our Facebook page at http://www.Facebook.com/EastvaleCommunityNews.

 

*All ads must be approved prior to placement by Armijo Newspapers and are subject to editing for appropriate content and authenticity. This free advertising space has no cash value and may not be used in payment for any current or future advertising. Approved ad space is secured for one month only, and must be placed no later than October 31, 2014.  

 

Eastvale: Archibald Ave Closure North of Limonite

CITY OF EASTVALE
Local Construction
Archibald Ave. Closure North of Limonite
Posted Date: 7/18/2014 7:30 PM

The contractor for a development in City of Ontario will be closing Archibald Avenue at Limonite Avenue this weekend July 19 & 20, 2014. The Closure will start on Saturday, July 19th at 6:00 a.m. and be re-opened by Sunday, July 20th at 6:00 p.m. The closure is to implement underground utilities that will be serving the new residential development on Archibald Avenue at Merrill Avenue.

Closure Location: Archibald Avenue between Limonite avenue and Merrill Avenue
Closure Dates: July 19 & 20
Hours: Start on Saturday at 6:00 a.m.; End on Sunday at 6:00 p.m.

This will be a complete closure of Archibald Avenue from Limonite Avenue to Merrill. A detour route has been implemented. The contractor installed electronic message boards to warn citizens of the coming closure and traffic impacts. The electronic message boards will remain up until the completion of the work.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the inspector for the City of Ontario, Ken Oubre, at (909) 395-2138

EASTVALE: Process For Filling Vacant Two-Year City Council Term

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Jeff DeGrandpre

Staff Reports

 

Eastvale – On July 9, members of the City Council voted to appoint the remaining two-year term left vacant with the resignation of Councilmember Jeff DeGrandpre. The schedule for the appointment process is outlined below:

  • Application Period: Any registered voter living within the City of Eastvale may download an Application for City Council Vacancy from the City’s website at www.eastvaleca.gov , or pick up an application packet from Eastvale City Hall beginning at noon on July 10, 2014. Applicants must submit a signed application as well as a completed Form 700 to Eastvale City Hall by noon on July 24, 2014. ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE TIME-STAMPED WHEN RECEIVED – NO LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED IF STAMPED AFTER 12 P.M. ON JULY 24, 2014. 
  • Special Meeting of the City Council: All applicants who have submitted complete applications by the 12:00 p.m. July 24 deadline will be interviewed at a Special Meeting of the City Council on Wed., Aug. 6. The Special Meeting will be held in the Multi-Purpose Room at Rosa Parks Elementary School, 13830 Whispering Hills Drive. Candidate names will be drawn at random. Each candidate will be allowed a two-minute statement, and then will be asked a set of pre-determined questions. Candidates waiting to be interviewed will be asked to remain in a separate room until their name is chosen, as to not give an unfair advantage. Once all candidates have been interviewed, members of the City Council will vote on the appointment. If a candidate is successfully chosen on Aug. 6, that candidate will be sworn in and seated as a member of City Council that night.
  • General Election, Nov. 4, 2014: If a candidate had previously filed nomination documents to run in the Nov. 4, 2014 General Election, and is appointed to fill the remaining two-year term for this current vacancy, the candidate will be required to withdraw their candidacy with the County of Riverside Registrar of Voters by Aug. 8, 2014 and will NOT be considered as a candidate in the November 4, 2014 General Election.
  • NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a General Municipal Election will be held in the City of Eastvale on Tues., Nov. 4, 2014 for three members of the City Council, each of said officers to serve a full four-year term. Prospective City Council candidates who wish to file papers for the November 2014 General Municipal Election must schedule an appointment with the City Clerk. The polls will be open for the election between the hours of 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. on Tues., Nov. 4.

If you have any questions, please contact the City of Eastvale, City Clerk’s Office, at (951) 361-0900.

 

Inland Empire: Grant Assistance Program Awarded by California Alcoholic Beverage Control Fights Alcohol-Related Crime

CITY OF EASTVALE

 

Inland Empire – The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department has been awarded a $98,315.00 grant from the California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) for 2014-2015. The grant will help fund operations for a number of programs to battle alcohol-related crime, combat underage drinking, and educate licensees about alcoholic beverage laws. The grant will cover those cities serviced by the Jurupa Valley Station, Perris Station, and Thermal Station. Those cities include Canyon Lake, Coachella, Eastvale, Jurupa Valley, La Quinta, Menifee, Norco, and Perris.

The grants strengthen local law enforcement efforts by combining the efforts of local police officers and ABC agents. ABC agents have expertise in alcoholic beverage laws and can help communities reduce alcohol-related problems.

The Grant Assistance Program was created in 1995 to strengthen partnerships between ABC and local law enforcement agencies. The program is designed to put bad operators out of business, keep alcohol away from minors and bring penalties such as fines, suspensions or revocations against businesses that violate laws.

The funds will be used to reduce the number of alcoholic beverage sales to minors and obviously intoxicated patrons, the illegal solicitations of alcohol and other criminal activities such as the sale and possession of illegal drugs.

Officers in each city will battle alcohol-related crime by conducting Minor Decoy and Shoulder Tap Decoy operations, Trapdoor operations, Informed Merchants Preventing Alcohol-Related Crime Tendency (IMPACT), and classes for licensees and their employees that are taught through ABC’s Licensee Education on Alcohol and Drugs (LEAD) program.

  • Minor Decoy operations are compliance checks in which teenagers, under the direct supervision of police officers, attempt to purchase alcohol from retail ABC licensees.
  • The Shoulder Tap program targets adults who purchase alcohol for minors on or around ABC licensed businesses. Minor decoys, under the direct supervision of police officers, approach and ask patrons of stores, bars or restaurants to buy them alcohol.
  • Trapdoor Operations involve officers, local ABC agents, and alcohol retailers working together to reduce underage access to alcohol by halting the use of false or stolen identifications.
  • The IMPACT program is to reduce alcohol related crime in and around ABC licensed premises through inspections.
  • The LEAD program provides practical information on serving alcoholic beverages safely and responsibly. It also helps teach methods of preventing illegal activity at ABC licensed establishments.

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department looks forward to working with the California Alcoholic Beverage Control on this grant.

 

Eastvale: Small Business Workshop: Social Media 101

By Inland Empire SBDC

Eastvale – You can’t avoid Social Media anymore. From being asked to Like or Follow a company, to tweeting hashtags to promote a product, social media has become part of our everyday culture. To help new and aspiring business owners, the Inland Empire Small Business Development Center will offer a seminar on the fundamentals of Social Media on Wed., Aug. 27.

The “Social Media 101” seminar will present a basic overview of Facebook and Twitter, offering some easy how-to tips to successfully market your business online. Learn how to create a Facebook fan page, choose the best profile picture that represents your business, use Twitter and Facebook #hashtags effectively, and manage your social time online.

This free seminar is sponsored by the City of Eastvale and will be held from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the New Day Church, 7155 Hamner Avenue, in Eastvale. This seminar is presented by Eydie Stumpf, owner of Terra Media Marketing and Solution Provider for Constant Contact.

Pre-registration is strongly recommended, as seating is limited. For additional information on this seminar, please call the Inland Empire SBDC at (909) 983-5005. Online registration is available at http://www.iesmallbusiness.com. Business owners and start-up entities alike are welcome to attend this presentation.

The Inland Empire Small Business Development Center is hosted by California State University, San Bernardino, University Enterprises Corporation. The Center is partially funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the California State University, Fullerton, Tri-County Lead SBDC. All of the SBDC programs and services are offered on a non-discriminatory basis. Reasonable arrangements for persons with disabilities will be made.

The Business of Busyness

BY PASTOR MARK LEE

Pastor Mark Lee Vantage Point Church

Pastor Mark Lee of Vantage Point Church in Eastvale

In 1963, Nat King Cole famously sang about the “Lazy Hazy Crazy Days of Summer.” However, idleness was associated with the warmest months of the year long before this catchy tune was released. And while some people look forward to their daily pace slowing down when the weather heats up, others see it as an opportunity to pack even more activities into an already-busy routine.

From Fourth of July picnics to Labor Day barbecues, our calendars quickly fill up with activities and obligations. In fact, we often find ourselves wanting these long days to be even longer. If your summer schedule leaves you feeling overwhelmed or stressed, it may be time to take action.

As the parents of four children, my wife and I are often approached with the question, “How do you manage to do everything?” The answer is simple: We don’t. The first step in ending the business of busyness is to realize that some things won’t happen. We were not designed to do it all.

The next step is to recognize that some responsibilities were meant to be shared. It may be hard to give, but sometimes it is even harder to receive. Admitting you need a helping hand can actually open the door to great blessings such as new friendships, fulfilling fellowship, and vital support.

 

VantagePoint Church meets at Roosevelt High School on Sundays at 8:30, 10, and 11:30 a.m.

 

Proverbs 16:3 reminds us, “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.” Everyone knows what if feels like to want a little extra time in their day. But, instead of needing more hours, we actually need a greater appreciation for those hours we already have. Hand your summer over to God and see what amazing things are in store!

 

Eastvale: Free Sports Camp Promises Fun for the Whole Family

BY MONIQUE WHRITENOUR

 

Eastvale – Local youngsters will soon have the chance to learn the finer points of football and cheerleading at a free clinic taught by some of the region’s most dedicated athletes.

 

Vantage Point Church is joining forces with Roosevelt High School’s football team and cheerleading squad to coach 1st through 8th Graders during a two-hour camp on Fri., July 18.

 

The Friday Night Lights Football and Cheer Camp, which begins with check-in at 5 p.m., will feature fun activities for all ages.  Campers and non-campers alike will be able to enjoy food, games, and an inflatable obstacle course throughout the evening.

 

The camp will be held between 6 and 8 p.m.  Following the camp, there will be an outdoor movie for the entire family to enjoy.

 

“VantagePoint Church is thrilled to have this opportunity to help promote Eastvale pride,” said Monique Whritenour, director of the church’s community outreach efforts.  “We are incredibly proud to team up with the wonderful people of Roosevelt Football who have been working hard to give back to their community through volunteer work and community events.”

 

According to organizers, the Friday Night Lights Football and Cheer Camp is designed to provide its participants with a free, positive sport and coaching experience.  Roosevelt High School Football Coach, Tony Barile, will be heading up the camp and teaching a football clinic for more advanced players.

 

Young athletes of all skill levels are encouraged to attend and the first 300 campers will receive t-shirts.

 

“At VantagePoint Church, we are planning on making this a ‘Summer of Love’ for our community,” Whritenour said.  “This is the first of several events we have scheduled that will enable us to be living proof of a loving God.”

 

The Friday Night Lights Football and Cheer Camp is also being sponsored by Eastvale Pop Warner, Eastvale Mustangs JAAF, Eastvale Nutrishop, CYSC All Stars, and Diamond Elite Gymnastics.  For more information, call (909) 465-9700.