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ERHS Teacher Surprised

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Photo courtesy: CNUSD ERHS teacher, Amanda Sandoval, was surprised when she found out she became a 2017 Riverside County Teacher of the Year.

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ERHS teacher, Amanda Sandoval, was surprised when she found out she became a 2017 Riverside County Teacher of the Year.

Eastvale – An Eleanor Roosevelt High School teacher was recently surprised after being recognized as a 2017 Riverside County Teacher of the Year.

Amanda Sandoval, an ERHS U.S. history teacher, was taken by surprise last month when she walked into the Mustang theater filled with balloons, hundreds of cheering students, colleagues, family members, and District representatives. She was given flowers and the Riverside County Office of Education Superintendent, Mr. Kenneth Young, announced that she was selected as one of the 2017 Riverside County Teachers of the Year.

Superintendent Young also shared student feedback from Sandoval’s application process that revealed how one of her students expressed a desire to become a history teacher like her. “There is no greater honor you can give a teacher,” Superintendent Young said.

Following the surprise, Sandoval shared: “I love my coworkers and my principal. It’s easy to be good at the job with so much support.”

Sandoval has taught U.S. history at Eleanor Roosevelt High School since first becoming a teacher in 2007. “She creates opportunities for her students to engage with history in their own community, is a sought-after presenter on topics related to English language learners and technology, and has been described as having ‘an unquenchable thirst to maximize her instruction,’” said a CNUSD news release.

Ms. Sandoval’s approach to helping students understand history includes assigning projects that propel her students into historical moments in time so they can envision history happening as if they were an actual character in the story. Not only does Ms. Sandoval promote positive praise and digital literacy in her classes, she shares her social studies lessons online with other teachers and regularly receives feedback from teachers around the country who are successfully utilizing her ideas in their classrooms, according to CNUSD. She earned a bachelor’s degree from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, and is a resident of Corona.

“Congratulations Mrs. Sandoval! Your passion, vision, and hard work leaves a lasting impact in the lives of our students!” stated a CNUSD post.

 

Quarterly Town Hall Meeting

By Valerie Gutierrez

Eastvale– Eastvale’s second Quarterly Town Hall meeting of 2016 was held on Tuesday, May 10, at Rosa Parks Elementary. The meeting was conducted to update the community on the latest news from various departments and organizations during the last couple of months.

Mayor Ike Bootsma updated residents on the upcoming events taking place in the City of Eastvale.
Bootsma said the city has launched their E-Citizen App in partnership with Jurupa Community Services District (JCSD). This free App allows residents to report non-emergency issues such as graffiti, pot-holes, sewer leaks, landscape and water waste.

Mayor Bootsma continues to urge residents to stay informed of all the latest Eastvale news, agendas, events, and more by signing up for e-notification at http://www.Eastvale.ca.gov.

Bootsma announced that several new businesses have recently opened. At the Eastvale Gateway Center, Pacific Fish Grill restaurant, Juice It Up!, and Panera Bread have opened. Prestige Preschool has opened at the Marketplace at the Enclave and Tea Plus has opened at Corona Valley Marketplace.

After Bootsma’s announcements, City Manager Michele Nissen announced Vanessa Lopez as the newest Code Enforcement Officer for the City of Eastvale.

Officer Lopez has over 10 years of experience in the field working for the City of Gardena and Carson. Lopez’ duties include implementing programs such as rental inspection program, housing development and CDBG Funding. Lopez started working for the City of Eastvale on April 18.

Also mentioned was how the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department has been staying busy these past couple of months. Captain Jason Horton, said that mail theft have significantly decreased the last several months after a key arrest on an individual that was connected to several mail thefts throughout the region, including Eastvale. Captain Horton also gave a warm recognition to the long time serving volunteers for the community of Eastvale who are eyes and ears for the deputy’s.

These community volunteers, “have collectively served thousands of volunteer hours [patrolling the community] you live in,” said Horton.

Traffic issues within the city are of concerning matter for residents living in Eastvale. Horton stated, “know that the police department is doing everything they can to help compact traffic issues and [educate residents].” The police department is working alongside all the schools and principals of the city to get updates on how they can help improve traffic flow.

Next, Dawn Hook presented herself as the new Eastvale Community Foundation director and discussed the following events.

The annual “Picnic in the Park” will be one of the biggest events hosted by JCSD on June 24 to 26 at Harada Park. Picnic in the Park is a three-day celebration that welcomes a summer season of non-stop fun in Eastvale. The event will have lots of fun activities for the kids, such as: picnic games, contests, inflatables, carnival rides, bike valet, food, merchandise, and community group information booths. But, adults will also get a kick out of this event because this year, Picnic in the Park will be hosting another beer garden.

On June 24, the event will kick off at 5 p.m. followed with a concert performance by Joshua Tree Band at 7 p.m. But it doesn’t stop there because on June 25, the community is welcome to come from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. They can also gather for a Fireworks show that will illuminate the sky at 9 p.m. To end the festivities, on June 26, a salsa making contest will take place from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Next, JCSD addressed residents about a recent decision made by the JCSD Board to raise the residency requirement of group one league from 65 to 95 percent residency. Park manager, Rafael Gonzalez, explained that the south-west corner of Citrus Street and Hamner Avenue stands for Eastvale Community Park that will begin construction this summer. The updates to the park will consist of a softball complex, more fields, and additional turf field for soccer and football, so it can be a multi-use park. For more information about upcoming events and updates on construction plans, visit (www.parks.jcsd.us).

Lastly, Corona-Norco Unified School District (CNUSD) reported that the STEM School program will open this fall. The program will be focusing on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. The two pathways that the program decided to take were the Health/Medical and Engineering path. The program will be looking for AP students but will be accessible for everyone else who desire to attend a four year college. STEM, AVID, and Puente are only one of the various programs that Roosevelt High School will be offering. A power point presentation was given to demonstrate how STEM will end up looking like. For more information and updates visit (www.cnusd.k12.ca.us/estem).

Eastvale Elementary Carnival

By Sarah Sanchez

Eastvale – On May 13, Eastvale Elementary held a free community c

Adrian Prado looks up to Spider-Man, as he posed just like him.

Adrian Prado looks up to Spider-Man, as he posed just like him.

arnival in honor of their 10-year anniversary: their celebration of excellence.

“We just wanted to celebrate with all our current students, our alumni, and have a big carnival for everyone,” said Emily Mitchell, 4th grade Eastvale Elementary School teacher and head of the Carnival Committee. “This was our first carnival ever,” added Mitchell.

The carnival was an exciting event with booths, food trucks, vendors, and games. Each grade level had a booth of activities for the community to participate in, such as various games of basketball, a bean bag toss, and even an Angry Bird game.

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Photo by: Sarah Sanchez Keri Forgey with her daughters, Sierra and Kayla, who said they enjoyed the balloon booth.

A DJ played music for the kids to dance to and the students were even able to take pictures with Spider-Man and two Stormtroopers.

Balloon animals were being made for kids to enjoy and Eastvale Elementary 3rd grade teacher, Lisa Hoffman, was seen face painting.

Mitchell explained that Eastvale Elementary’s performing arts group showed a preview of their Jungle Book play at the carnival. Well-known Eastvale player, David Lee, and his band Minor Strut also performed at the carnival.

In addition, there was a train available for community members to ride around the carnival in.

With all of the games and activities that took place at the carnival, Mitch

Face painting Zoe Pineda. Eastvale Elementary 3rd grade teacher, Lisa Hoffman, face paints Z

Face painting Zoe Pineda. Eastvale Elementary 3rd grade teacher, Lisa Hoffman, face paints Z

ell said it was all thanks to the volunteers and community members who made the event happen. “We have such a great community, they all came out to help and [the carnival] turned out really awesome,” said Mitchell.

“We had a great committee with Kathy, Liz Paskey, Lizette Sweaza, Teresa Cimino, and a bunch of people joining together to make this happen.”

Congratulations on 10 years of excellence Eastvale Elementary!

Eastvale City Council Recap

By Emily Aguilar

Eastvale – On the May 11 City Council meeting, the main discussion focused on districting. Residents stated that the city’s at-large voting system violated the California Voting Rights Act and was thus unfair — so much so that a lawsuit was threatened against the City. The council ultimately opted to adopt a by-district voting system. This means that residents will vote by district as opposed to voting at-large. In the next few weeks, the council will expect to partake in intense discussions about organizing these new districts.

While the council looks forward to these discussions, they were first presented with some calming topics. A few hours prior to the meeting, the council elected Richard Simmons as the new council member who will temporarily fill in Bill Link’s vacancy. This decision made the meeting begin late, but the council immediately went into discussion.

Lea Patterson from the Southern California Gas Company shared a PowerPoint presentation outlining the city’s pipeline project. Construction will be taking place in June on Citrus and Harrison. Following the presentation, Mayor Bootsma took a moment to make two proclamations: the first was presented to Dr. Aimee French from the American Lung Association in California Inland Counties in order to recognize the week of May 11th as Women’s Lung Health Week; the second proclamation recognized May as Mental Health Awareness Month.

The council then opened the floor to the Public Commentary portion of the meeting, and was met with four concerned Eastvale residents who were displeased with their neighborhoods. The first to express his anger was Andres Carrillo, who explained that an individual was living in an unoccupied location in his neighborhood. Another resident having issues with her neighborhood was Cindy Quach, who is allegedly being verbally harassed by one of her neighbors. Another resident named Isabel Hernandez testified in defense of Quach’s statements, and further asked the council to look into the case Quach had presented. The council assured that they would find a way to help Quach. While not necessarily a problem in her neighborhood, Amiro Alvara expressed opposition against the new districting method the council had to adopt, but unfortunately, the council explained that they could not do anything to change the decision.

All items on the consent calendar were motioned. Before the council could get to the heart of the meeting, they decided to first discuss item 8.2, which dealt with changing the city’s investment policy plan. The changes would include increasing the city’s allocations, align investments with California Government Code 53601, and add a 5% issuer limit for any non-government issuers. After making a motion to accept the new policy plan, the council finally moved to the main discussion of the night: the districting plan.

This discussion was set to be split into two, the first hearing being on that night and the second half was set to take place for the next meeting. Doug Johnson presented a PowerPoint that showed two sets of maps. The first one showed four different proposed maps that outline how each district would potentially look while another set showed five different maps. The second set would call for a single mayor at-large for all five districts. Johnson explained why each set met the necessary criteria for districting. After looking at the proposed maps, and hearing opposition and support from residents, the council discussed amongst them once more and decided to motion for five districts with one mayor at-large.

Going back to item 8.1, the council motioned to approve a Storm Drain tract on Archibald and Schleisman. The rest of the meeting consisted of talking about Richard Simmons as the new, but temporary, council member.

The second City Council meeting took place on May 25. At the beginning of the meeting, the council briefly re-introduced Richard Simmons, who would temporarily be replacing Bill Link until November. The council then plunged straight into the first order of business: the Public Safety Commission and Community Foundation update. To recap the Public Safety meeting that takes place every other Tuesday, it was stated that the meeting focused on setting up e-watches around neighborhoods as well as setting up a parking permit block, which they will discuss in their meeting at a later date.

The Community Foundation also stated that they are hard at work with setting up military banners. The Foundation has been receiving so many applications for military banners that they asked Bootsma for permission to set the banners up on Schleisman. Bootsma stated that he would like to have that proposal as a topic at a future meeting. They also announced that they are looking for new members to join the Community Foundation.

The council then moved on to recognize a number of Eleanor Roosevelt HS (ERHS) students who had volunteered their time to the city. The council also awarded certificates of recognition to graduating ERHS Julia Sung for her position as the Student Liaison.

The newest Student Liaison is Sophomore Natalie Diaz. Her first school update was short, announcing that Ronald Reagan’s first promoting class would graduate on June 24. She also announced that ERHS’s graduation ceremony, which is expected to include 10,000 family members, will take place on June 1.

The public comment was short, but touching. The Troop 724 Girl Scouts presented two craft books compiled of thoughtful life lessons, which will be displayed at the Eastvale Public Library.

After all the items on the agenda were motioned, the council was once again able to focus on the districting topic that will be taking up a good portion of council discussions for the next few meetings. Once again, Doug Johnson was present to show the council a series of five maps that they can choose from. Johnson reminded the five members that they are to choose a map that balances the population in each district. A few city residents shared their opinion about the maps, with some of them stating that they were in support of the districting and others showing discontent with the new system. Nevertheless, the council decided to look more in detail at the maps and make a decision on which map they will chose next meeting.

Moving onto other topics, the council motioned to approve the new unclaimed money policy, which meant the city would have claimed any funds that remain unclaimed for over three years. They also approved a request to adopt a lighting and landscaping maintenance. Lastly, the council appointed Simmons to lead the Planning Commissions and Public Safety Commission team.

The council concluded their meeting with a few announcements from the staff. Michele Nissen mentioned the opening of the new Amazon fulfillment center. Amongst other topics were the council’s plans for the upcoming weeks in regards to discussions about the city’s future.

Amazon Facility Coming To Eastvale

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Eastvale– Amazon announced on May 25 that they will continue their expansion into the Eastvale and Tracy area by launching new fulfillment centers in both Eastvale and Tracy. In which, will be creating more than 1,500 new full-time jobs.

Vice President of Amazon’s North America Operations, Akash Chauhan, stated “We are excited to continue our rapid growth in California in order to serve customers with superfast shipping speeds and vast selection.”

The Mayor of Eastvale, Ike Bootsma, says “There are a lot of things that make a city great and a strong corporate partner is one of them.” Bootsma also states, “We have seen Amazon’s growth and impact in neighboring cities and the company’s announcement is great news for our community. We are very excited about the local employment opportunities the Amazon facility will create and we welcome Amazon to the City of Eastvale.”

Amazon will be employing hundreds of full-time associates at the Eastvale location, which include positions to pick, pack, and ship smaller customer items such as books, electronics and toys. As a full-time employee, Amazon will offer competitive hourly wages, comprehensive benefit packages including healthcare, 401(k), and company stock awards starting on day one. They offer maternity and parental leave benefits and access to innovative programs like Career Choice, which will pre-pay up to 95 percent of tuition for courses related to in-demand fields, regardless of whether the skills are relevant to a career at Amazon.

For information on how to work at the Eastvale Amazon Center, you may visit: http://search.amazondelivers.jobs/job/eastvale/.

The Amazon Fulfillment Center will be located in the Goodman Commerce Center. For additional information about the Goodman Commerce Center, click here.

Prince Charming

By Michael Armijo

I thought it was a war movie, or maybe a history movie; the previews were very realistic. Children played ball while large planes flew overhead. The camera shot followed the bombs as they landed on the enormous ships. I could see the determined look in the crewman’s eyes as he fired the machine guns at the planes in the sky above. It seemed like a pretty cool action movie, but I was taken by a deep surprise as a love story unfolded while watching, “Pearl Harbor.”
Picture this: a young woman departs from a train, and you can’t help but notice the beautiful glow on her face. She smiles, convincingly, and carries herself as though her life was like a child’s dream. The gleam in her eye, the uncontrollable smile, the happy pitch in her voice – she is most definitely in love.
As she approaches a young man, he stands there, handsomely, in his striking uniform.  With flowers in hand and hat in place, his love beams like a proud 10-year-old who has hit the winning home run. He obviously desires to be near her. He’s in love; free from judgment, free from dysfunction. He stands there and confesses his love for her, and she believes him, because he means it. He means every syllable, every vowel, and every adjective that comes out of his mouth. He loves her as no other. He loves her unconditionally.
When I saw the reflection of his heart on her face, when I saw her overcome with the power of emotion, I saw how she felt, and it came to me- it was obvious that she felt the way she did because he loved her, completely. He stood there in his fairytale book stance, and he proved he was, undeniably, the man of her dreams.
The look in her eyes, the love in her smile, was just captivating. It was right then that I knew he was responsible for her love, and I understood that as men, we are responsible for our partner’s love. It’s our responsibility to provide a strong, loving arena for the one we love, so they have no choice but to feel that life is like a Hollywood movie with a storybook ending. I also realized that it’s been years since I’ve seen that movie-like emotion in a woman’s smile. And something surprising came to me:  I am no Prince Charming.
I wondered what it would be like to be someone who was capable of giving their heart to someone else, unconditionally, uncontrollably. I wondered what it would take to love someone and to feel free from fear, to give it all up, opening myself to possible pain.
I wanted to be like that actor. I wanted to be someone who was capable of all the emotion that comes with love. But more surprisingly, I wanted that stature in life, and not for me, but for my partner. I wanted to become something that I currently was not, so that I could someday stand there like that actor did, at the train station, while my love’s heart beamed with the desire to be with me. I wanted to be free from all of life’s historical pains, egos, anger, frustration, and unhappiness, so that I could be responsible for her undying love. I wanted her to have this life because deep in my heart I know she deserves it. She deserves to feel the way that young woman did at the train station. She deserves every minute of that joy.
Yes, it was just a movie, but to me, today, it’s real life. Because of a simple, believable moment manufactured by Hollywood, I will do all I can for the woman I love, the love that she deserves. I’m trying my best by forgiving past pain and experiences. I’m letting go of agony that bad love once provided. I’m leaving all the insecurities and the egos in the past. I will be giving her my heart. I’ll hold her hand. I’ll open her doors. And I’ll be patient. I’ll learn how to apologize more often. I’ll be her friend, and I’ll let her be my friend. I’ll call her, sometimes just to tell her “hi,” or “I love you,” and I’ll have no ulterior motive. I’ll work so hard to earn her trust, to prove to her that I’m capable of loving. I’m learning how to love again.
And I know that a day will come when she’ll smile brightly. She’ll stand there, and her eyes will glisten with happiness. Her hand will clasp my own. Her hug will be trusting and convincing. She’ll whisper in my ear that she loves me. And she will smile uncontrollably. Then I will know in my heart that that I’ve finally provided her with her fairytale, her movie-like love. And when that day comes I will be able to feel her heart from a million miles away, and I’ll know that I’ll finally, become what she deserves. Her Prince

Socially Speaking

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Social media is a great tool to keep updated on what’s happening in our city. Every month, we provide a list of what was trending on our Facebook page (Facebook.com/EastvaleCommunityNews) the month before.

Trending posts for April include: an update on the proposed Walmart project (see full story at anapr.com); three arrested for robbery, mail thefts, and vandalism; Corona Police Department’s K9 “Claud” received a bullet and stab protective vest; and two arrested for stealing mail in Corona.

Our most popular post on our Facebook page was a message from Mayor Ike Bootsma about a member of his family. He wrote a heartfelt message to the community regarding his granddaughter who had recently been arrested. He explained how his family was affected by the situation but ultimately, his granddaughter had made her own choices. Many residents commented to show their appreciation of his post and said that they related to his situation with their own children.

Don’t miss out on these types of posts in the future. Follow us on our Facebook page   (Facebook.com/EastvaleCommunityNews) in order to stay updated on what’s happening in the community.

Every day, we post a variety of articles, meetings, city news releases, yard sales, and events. You can view the local yard sales on Thursdays and you can even post your own yard sale notice in the comments. Then on Fridays, you will be able to access our community calendar to see what events are happening over the weekend. We also post the online version of the Eastvale Community Newspaper for you to download, save, or print out.

Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram at @EastvaleNews, and subscribe to our website at anapr.com for daily emails regarding our community!

Cured GERD Preferred

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Courtesy of C. Doussett MPH, RDN of Clark’s Nutrition

The meal is a gourmand’s fantasy, the drinks are mixed perfectly, and the leather chair fits like a glove. Everything seems idyllic, yet slowly a burning sensation, accompanied by pressure, starts to radiate from the middle of the torso extending upwards into the chest. An uninvited guest in the form of recurrent heartburn snakes its way past the upper stomach, through the normally closed cardiac sphincter, and into the esophagus.

This stranger in a strange land occurs at least once monthly to 60 million Americans and daily to 15 million. While occasional heartburn may not raise any immediate red flags, chronic heartburn has the potential to become something much worse: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). This condition occurs when the contents of the stomach (gastro), including its acid, back up into the esophagus on a regular basis. This backwash (reflux) can create an environment whereby the esophagus may become more susceptible to damage. This damage, although not usually life-threatening, may lead to “Barrett’s Esophagus” (a condition wherein stomach and intestinal cells translocate to the esophagus in 5 percent of sufferers) or may even become precancerous.

Frequent heartburn can lead to vomiting, difficulty swallowing, unexplained weight loss, and interfere with activities of daily living (ADL), in these circumstances it is imperative to inform one’s doctor. Meanwhile, there are many things that can be done to lower one’s risk of experiencing heartburn or to support a diagnosis of GERD.

What to avoid:

  1. Alcohol
  2. Fried, greasy, and spicy foods
  3. Caffeine
  4. Carbonated sodas
  5. Citrus, peppermint, raw onions and tomatoes
  6. Smoking

It may be beneficial to keep a food diary and track which foods (or situations) lead to the occurrence of heartburn. Trigger foods may worsen the effects of heartburn when mixed or at certain times of the day; unfortunately, more than 80% of day-time heartburn sufferers also report poor or compromised sleep quality. This may manifest itself in difficulty falling or staying asleep, frequent awakenings, and coughing fits.

What to emphasize:

  1. Smaller more frequent meals
  2. Melons, red apples, mangos, and bananas (low-acid fruits)
  3. Lean meats and fish
  4. Egg whites
  5. Potatoes and rice
  6. Plenty of vegetables of all colors

While foods play a large role in the occurrence of heartburn, so too can the judicious use of supplements. The following supplements may be beneficial in mitigating the effects of heartburn:

  1. Calcium (acid buffer) – supplemental or as found in dairy products
  2. Digestive enzymes – food lingering too long in the stomach may give rise to prolonged acid-secretion periods
  3. Ginger tea – soothing and reparative to intestinal gastrointestinal mucosa
  4. Deglycyrrhizinated licorice (DGL) – may improve function and integrity of stomach lining
  5. Melatonin for sleep

Enjoying sumptuous meals and elaborate drinks does not have to be completely off limits, yet heartburn in millions of people is not just a sign of a few rich indulgences. There may be structural or chemical issues present that require a period of evaluation and abstinence. If you experience heartburn more than twice weekly, schedule an appointment with your doctor, and in the interim, utilize the suggestions herein to reduce its effects. As always, “Carpe Salutem”!

Clark’s Nutrition and Natural Foods Market is open every day from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. They have a location in Chino, Loma Linda, Rancho Mirage, and Riverside. See their ad on page XX for more information. 

 

Tips from Deputy Myers

Deputy Myers

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By Deanna Myers 

 

The Internet, Smart Phones, and your teens…

Lately, the internet and smart phones have become quite a hot topic when dealing with young teens. Quite often as parents, we want to trust our children to make good decisions with the freedom we provide them with technology. But, the internet is a huge web of temptation for young minds. Especially when those young minds are flooded with encouragement from other young minds.

Keep in mind the smart phone you hand over to your child is the property of the person providing it (MEANING THE PARENT). You have every right to know all applications that are on the phone, and all passwords to access the information stored on the phone. Despite what your child may tell you, this is NOT an invasion of their privacy it is specifically to keep your children safe from potential predators that flood the internet and social media. It is incredibly important for parents to be up to date on the latest and greatest trends when it comes to technology. There are new applications created almost daily that assist with the concealment of information on cell phones.

Don’t be afraid to have the conversation with your child about appropriate vs. inappropriate material on the internet. Don’t be the parent that gets caught off guard when approached by a school official or law enforcement officer when it is found out that your child has been involved in inappropriate sharing of cyber material via social media or the internet. Let your child know the dangers of sending private/confidential information via Wi-Fi and the internet. They need to know once its sent its out there for anyone to grab a hold of and use. Just because it was only meant for one person, and they trust that person to delete the material, it could have been sent to ten others (or more) prior to being deleted. Also keep in mind, just because it was deleted off of a device does not mean it cannot be retrieved via electronic clouds and Wi-Fi. All in all, just keep open communication and educate yourself about the recent trends in technology.

Deanna Myers is the Volunteer and Programs Coordinator for the Jurupa Valley Station of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department that services the Eastvale Police Department.  She has been with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department for about eight years, and most recently was assigned to patrol within the City of Eastvale before moving into her current position where she is in charge of the Neighborhood Watch program for the City of Eastvale.

 

Did YOU Know?

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According to Municipal Code Section 6.28.060. Garage Sale Signs states the following: (a) No sign advertising a garage sale shall be posted, erected or maintained except on the premises where such sale is to be held. No more than one unlighted sign advertising a garage sale may be posted, erected or maintained on the premises where such sale is to be held; provided, however, that no such sign may be posted, erected or maintained on the public right-of-way. Any such sign posted, erected or maintained on the public right-of-way may be immediately and without notice removed by the city or designee. The city or designee may thereafter bill the responsible party for the reasonable costs of such removal.

In addition, Section 6.28.060. (b) states that each such sign shall be removed at or before the close of the last day on which the garage sale may be lawfully conducted.

Municipal Code Section 6.28.040 which governs the frequency and time of garage/yard sales states that no person, firm, association or corporation shall conduct more than three garage sales during any period of 12 consecutive months, nor shall more than three garage sales be conducted upon any lot or parcel of land during any period of 12 consecutive months. No garage sale shall be conducted between the hours of 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. or be conducted for longer than three consecutive days.

For more information on the Garage Sales, please visit the Municipal Code page on the City’s website: www.eastvaleca.gov/index.aspx?page=170

If you have additional Code Enforcement questions, please feel free
to call Eastvale City Hall at (951) 361-0900 or email Code_Complaint@eastvaleca.gov

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Coronita Elementary Selected By Crayola

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Photo courtesy: CNUSD A CNUSD student uses Crayola products to paint.

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A CNUSD student uses Crayola products to paint.

Corona– Coronita Elementary School was selected by Crayola and the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) to receive a “Champion Creatively Alive Children” school grant.

Crayola and NAESP together selected 20 schools to receive the grants, which will fund innovative programs aimed at fostering children’s critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication skills.

“The Champion Creatively Alive Children grants are intended to help schools build creative capacity, nurture children’s creativity and inspire other schools to do the same,” according to a CNUSD news release. Coronita received a $2,500 monetary grant and $1,000 worth of Crayola products.

The Champion Creatively Alive Children grant program asks principals to explore a “what if…” learning opportunity. For example, what if arts-infused learning thrived every day in schools? What if schools relied more on project-based authentic assessment rather than standardized tests? What if parents and schools found ways to document and articulate the value of creative experiences? The entries were judged on innovation, collaboration, and sustainability.

“From the moment I stepped onto Coronita Elementary School, I saw students happily and deeply engaged in purposeful, creative academic work,” said Celena Turney, Western Regional Manager, Education Leadership in a CNUSD news release. “A culture of collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and creativity is evident throughout this campus.  Kudos to Principal Kevin Kazala, his staff, students, and parents!”

“Principals understand the value of using arts-infused education to ignite deep learning for all students,” said NAESP Executive Director Gail Connelly. “We’re proud to work with Crayola and the Champion Creatively Alive Children grant program to provide schools with this unique opportunity for resources to enhance students’ creativity and success.”

“Coronita is extremely excited about receiving the Champion Creatively Alive Children Grant from Crayola in association with the National Association of Elementary School Principals,” said Principal, Kevin Kazala in a news release. “Art is in an integral part of learning for students to visualize content.  If you look carefully at the Common Core State Standards for California, you will find that art elements are woven throughout.  There is amazing learning happening at Coronita, and the Coronita family is proud to be recognized.”

To view the complete list of the 20 Champion Creatively Alive Children grant recipients, visit www.naesp.org/creativity. To learn more about Crayola and view free professional development resources, visit www.crayola.com/educator. For more information about NAESP, please visit www.naesp.org.

This information was courtesy of Corona Norco Unified School District.

IE News: Litigation Threat Changes EV Elections

By Raymond Mendoza

Eastvale– Changes are in store for Eastvale for the upcoming November elections, as the Eastvale City Council recently voted to change its “at-large” system of city council elections to “by district” – meaning that council members must be elected from certain geographic areas within the city.

While the vote was 3-0 in favor of the change during a council meeting on April 27 (Councilmember Adam Rush was absent) the council members noted their decision was only made to appease litigation threats made by the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund.

According to Attorney Betsy Martin, the City of Eastvale received a letter from the group in April stating that they would sue the city if Eastvale did not switch to “by district” elections in time for the November 2016 election. The group claimed that the City of Eastvale’s current election system is violating the California Voting Rights Act of 2002.

According to a statement issued by the city, Eastvale is not the only city being threatened with litigation. Inland Empire cities such as Rancho Cucamonga, Wildomar, Hesperia, Chino and Upland all received the same demands regarding by-district elections.

“We recommend that you do (change to “by district” elections),” said Martin. “No city has ever successful defended a voting rights challenge.”

Martin went on to discuss how the California Voting Rights Act of 2002 is intended to ensure that “protected groups” – such as minority races – have their voting rights protected. Martin mentioned that the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund was alerted due to the efforts of an unknown Eastvale community member.

“Rather than spend a lot of money on fighting something that will certainly be a losing proposition, we suggest you go forward and draw your own districts as rapidly as possible,” said Martin.

During the June 2010 Eastvale incorporation election, 54 percent of the voters were in favor of “at-large” elections – which allowed anyone who lives within the city to run for city council. “By district” only received 27 percent of the votes.

Council Member Clint Lorimore voiced his distaste for the election changes, stating that breaking the city into districts would accomplish very little since there is no major racial divide from one area of Eastvale to the next.

“I want to express my frustration with this process,” Lorimore said. “I believe that we in Eastvale are a homogenous community. We’re not broken into specific areas where one ethnicity lives. It is not going to be helpful, in my opinion, for our city to do this.”

To push these changes ahead at an accelerated rate, city officials hired the National Demographics Corporation to study the city’s population and prepare draft plans for the proposed districts that also meet legal requirements. The draft of proposed districts will be available to the public this month on the city’s website and residents are also encouraged to voice their opinions concerning the new districts during its upcoming public hearings on May 11, May 25, and June 8.

Make Your Backyard Extreme

By Michael ArmijoExtreme Backyard

Ontario – Companies come and go, so longevity is key when you’re modifying your home, both inside and out. Extreme Backyard Designs is a testimony of longevity as their family run business has been designing outdoor entertainment centers with name brand components for over 20 years.

“A key component to staying in business so long is to treat people the way we would want ourselves to be treated,” said James Deeley, founder of the family business. With so many years in business, you not only get quality products, you also gets years of experience of getting things done correctly and creatively.

Extreme Backyard Designs can provide custom Barbeque islands, outdoor fireplaces, fire pit tables, spas, patio furniture, and many other items all wholesale to the public.

“We are college and trade school educated and enjoy the interaction and satisfaction of transforming backyards into a family’s personal oasis,” Deeley said. “Since we buy at such a large volume, we always have monthly specials on our website.”

The Extreme Backyard Designs staff are the most knowledgeable and friendly people in the area, as they are centrally located on the corner of the 60 Freeway and Vineyard, right across from the newest Kaiser building.

“We believe what makes a business thrive is to provide the best quality components, a superior level of customer service, while providing an affordable price,” Deeley said.

Serving all of Southern California, Extreme Backyard Designs is located at 2330 S. Vineyard Ave in our neighboring city of Ontario. They can be reached at 909.930.6111, or you can view their website at www.extremebackyarddesigns.com.

Eastvale Relay for Life: Hope Takes Fight

By Valerie Gutierrez

Photo By: Valerie Gutierrez Relay For Life cancer survivors take on their first lap.

Photo By: Valerie Gutierrez Relay For Life cancer survivors take on their first lap.

EASTVALE- “You have cancer,” are those three words you never think you’ll ever hear, nor hope you will.

Mercy Campos, Christi Camacho, and Michelle Huff are only a few of the thousands of cancer survivors inspiring others to battle against the disease.

On April 30, local families, friends, business, and residents gathered at River Heights Intermediate where the American Cancer Society Relay For Life event kicked off at 9 a.m.

The opening ceremony began by the Presentation of Colors, then the National Anthem sung by Ashley Willowsby. Following was the welcome speech by Shawn Abramowitz and survivor speaker Mercy Campos.  Then, Mayor Ike Bootsma and Lieutenant Scott Forbes said a few words.

The celebration continued with fun festivities throughout the day such as an egg toss, frozen t-shirt contest, and a luminaria ceremony, among others. The event ended at 9 p.m. with a closing ceremony of Spirit of Relay.

However, the highlight of the Relay for Life was when cancer survivors were asked to walk their lap. With excitement, friends, families, and Eastvale community members cheered on those affected by the disease.

Christi Camacho is only one of the many participants that attended the event alongside her biggest supporters: her family.

It’s not only nice to have the support from your loved ones but “it’s [also] nice to have the support from the community,” said Christi Camacho, an Eastvale resident.

Photo By: Valerie GutierrezTogether Eastvale Relay For Life cancer survivors painting the community purple.

Photo By: Valerie Gutierrez
Together Eastvale Relay For Life cancer survivors painting the community purple.

Relay For Life is a life-changing event that gives the community the opportunity to celebrate the lives of people who have battle cancer.

Although there weren’t a lot of supporters at this year’s Eastvale Relay For Life, “It’s [still a great event] and I wish more people came out,” said Riverside resident, Michelle Huff.

According to cancer.org, each year, more than 4 million people in over 20 countries take part in this global phenomenon and raise much-need funds and awareness to save lives from cancer.

Relay For Life is the largest and most impactful fundraising event to end cancer. With the support of all the participants, teams, and donations by the community, Eastvale Relay for Life raised approximately $14,089.57 by 10 teams that participated in the event.

Photo By: Valerie Gutierrez Mayor Ike Bootsma at the 2016 Eastvale Relay For Life, supporting families who were affected by cancer.

Photo By: Valerie Gutierrez
Mayor Ike Bootsma at the 2016 Eastvale Relay For Life, supporting families who were affected by cancer.

The top two teams that raised the most donations were “Team Pirates 4 A Cause” that raised about $10,175.00 and “Team Maria” that raised $2,540.00.

Relay For Life is an event where the community comes together to fight back against the disease however, Huff said that many still don’t “understand what we’re trying to do.”

Join Eastvale in next year’s event, as they continue to show support by painting the community purple in order to fight against cancer.

 

San Antonio Regional Hospital Receives Women’s Choice Award®

By Cathy Rebman

Inland Empire– For the third consecutive year, San Antonio Regional Hospital has been named a recipient of the Women’s Choice Award® as one of 2016 America’s Best Hospitals for Heart Care. San Antonio is one of 353 hospitals nationwide and just two in the Inland Empire to qualify for this evidence-based designation.

The Women’s Choice Award is the only heart care award that identifies the country’s best healthcare institutions based on robust criteria that consider both clinical excellence and female patient satisfaction. San Antonio performed well clinically with regard to heart care measures, but also had a high recommendation rate, which women have identified as a very important indicator when selecting a hospital.

Women’s Choice determines the 2016 America’s Best Hospitals for Heart Care list by first identifying hospitals across the nation that offer a minimum number of cardiac and/or vascular services. Only hospitals that perform well clinically with regard to heart care measures reported to Medicare, and also have a high Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) recommendation score, are selected. All data used to determine the award recipients are completely objective and evidence-based. “Considering that heart disease is the number one killer of women across the country, helping women find the best in cardiac care is how we empower women to make the best healthcare choices for themselves and for their family,” says Delia Passi, CEO and Founder of the Women’s Choice Award.

According to the American Heart Association (AHA), one in every three women dies from heart disease and stroke in the United States. “It is an honor to be recognized by the Women’s Choice Organization,” states Harris F. Koenig, President & Chief Executive Officer of San Antonio Regional Hospital. “Considering that one in every three women dies from heart disease and stroke today in the United States, this designation of excellence signifies our ongoing commitment to meeting the highest standards in cardiac and/or vascular services. We are proud to have some of the best cardiac staff in the region. Our staff in the emergency department, cardiac catheterization lab, cardiac care unit, cardiac surgery, and cardiac rehabilitation department work as a multi-disciplinary team to provide the highest standard of care to our patients.”

Public Works Department Maintaining a First Rate Infrastructure System!

Eastvale City Manager Michele Nissen

Eastvale City Manager Michele Nissen

By Michele Nissen, City Manager

At the 5th Annual State of the City in April, the City’s Department heads gave brief and informative updates about their departments. Over the next few months, I will continue to give you additional details about these departments and their day to day operations.

The Public Works Department is responsible for constructing and maintaining the City’s infrastructure, which includes 1,178 miles of streets, sidewalks, 44 traffic signals, storm drains less than 36” in size, all traffic signs, and one bridge. Public Works ensures that our streets are safe and clean, traffic signals operate efficiently, the staff responds to citizen concerns in the public right-of-way, as well as provide quality and responsive private development plan review.

The City of Eastvale utilizes the services of the County of Riverside for routine street maintenance, traffic signal maintenance, and traffic sign repair and replacement.  County staff provides fast response times and quality work.

The City’s public works staff is responsible for implementing capital improvement programs to maintain and expand the City’s infrastructure as needed.  Maintaining 1,178 miles of roadway is no small challenge.  The City has developed a pavement management plan and 5 year capital improvement program to systematically maintain all City infrastructure. Concluding in the next few years, it is estimated that the City will spend over $4.6 million dollars on improvements to City facilities.  City infrastructure is maintained through specific funding sources such as Measure A and Gas Tax funds and is not funded through the General Fund.

We encourage residents to file complaints or service requests related to roadways, sidewalks, or traffic signals via the City’s E-Citizen App. For additional information about the app, please visit www. bit.ly.com/ECitizen.

The Building Division is responsible for enforcing local state and federal laws enacted to safeguard public safety, health and the general welfare through the California Building Code.  The Division is responsible for reviewing documents, issuing permits and enforcement of the Building Codes.  Every building in the City of Eastvale is inspected by City building inspectors.  These inspections ensure that the structures are safe and meet all applicable codes.  In addition, for homeowner improvements such as patio covers, pools, remodels and other improvements to property may require a permit.  To find out before you construct, call City Hall to determine whether a permit is required.

Should you have any questions or comments, City Hall may be reached at (951) 361-0900. City Hall office hours are Monday-Thursday from 7:30 am – 5:30 pm, closed every Friday.  City Hall encourages all residents and visitors to register for e-notification on the City’s website: www.EastvaleCA.gov.

Corona Norco Unified School District 2016 Retirees

Photo courtesy: CNUSD On May 3, Corona Norco Unified School District 2016 Retirees were recognized and celebrated for their service to the district and for their dedication to CNUSD students. CNUSD reported that the retirees provided a combined total of 1600 years of service.

Photo courtesy: CNUSD On May 3, Corona Norco Unified School District 2016 Retirees were recognized and celebrated for their service to the district and for their dedication to CNUSD students. CNUSD reported that the retirees provided a combined total of 1600 years of service.

 

Crime Recap

 

Staff Reports

Inland Empire– The local Sheriff’s Department has done a great job arresting several individuals for conducting crimes in and around our city. Here is a recap of the news releases that were released by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department and the Corona Police Department.

On April 6, at 1:38 a.m., Eastvale patrol officers responded to a residence located in 6700 block of Ruby Canyon Dr., Eastvale, regarding a missing juvenile. During this investigation, an extensive search of the area was conducted and officers were unable to locate the juvenile.  At 7:30 a.m. on April 7, the juvenile was located at school in the city of Corona. The juvenile was in good health and unharmed. The juvenile was reunited with their family.

On April 20, Eastvale Police deployed extra traffic enforcement officers to stop distracted driving, thanks to funding provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety and through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The results of this operation included: eleven drivers that were issued a citation for either talking or texting while driving, and two drivers that were cited for driving without a valid license.

On April 20, the Jurupa Valley Police Department conducted the same operation, which resulted in six drivers that were issued a citation for either talking or texting while driving, and three drivers that were cited for driving without a valid license.

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department has provided a list of tips that can help you, your children, and your employees to stop talking or texting while driving. View the tips at http://www.riversidesheriff.org/press/jvs16-0420.asp

On April 21, three suspects were arrested for crimes related to the thefts, vandalism, and a strong-arm robbery in Eastvale. The Eastvale Police Department’s Special Enforcement Team (SET) worked closely with the Jurupa Valley Station’s crime analyst, patrol deputies, and the Jurupa Community Services District (JCSD) parks deputy to narrow down dates, times and locations of the crimes that have occurred since November 2015.

After an investigation was conducted, three suspects were identified and arrested.  Ryan Filkins, 18 of Eastvale, was arrested for felony warrants and bringing a controlled substance into a jail.  Robert Filkins, 18 of Eastvale, was arrested and booked for felony warrants.  Aaron Allen, 23 of Eastvale, was arrested for felony warrants.  Charges against all three suspects are being sought related to the thefts, reports of vandalism, and a strong-arm robbery.

On April 29, two Corona residents were arrested by Postal Inspectors on federal conspiracy and mail theft-related offenses for a scheme that resulted in them using a counterfeit Postal Service key to access 300 mailboxes at a Corona apartment complex and steal mail. A third defendant is currently a fugitive being sought by federal authorities.

The two taken into custody on April 29 are Bernie Martinez, 23, and Kammi Leigh Vestesen, 24. The third defendant that is being sought by authorizes is Hector Mendez, 29, of Corona.

According to the indictment, Martinez and Vestesen entered the mail room of the Sierra Del Oro apartment complex on April 10 and used a counterfeit Postal Service key to open resident mailboxes. All three defendants allegedly went to the same mailroom on April 12, used the counterfeit key to open mailboxes, and left the premises with a trash bag full of mail. The indictment specifically charges all three defendants with conspiracy, mail theft and possession of a counterfeit United States Postal Service key.

Fifty Years Faithful

By Pastor Rob Norrisrob-norris-BW-2x2

“For love is as strong as death.” – Song of Solomon 8:6

Only 10 months into their marriage, during an otherwise calm Sunday drive to church one July morning, a young Navy couple’s car was broadsided by a streaking ambulance racing through an intersection. The driver of the car, R. L. Alford, sustained some minor injuries. His wife, Hilda, was thrown from the vehicle, suffering a massive head injury that left her not only a quadriplegic, but also legally blind and unable to speak.

That was 50 years ago—50 years of communicating with his wife through little more than the nods of her head. Fifty years of pushing her wheelchair or (his preferred way) carrying her in his arms. Fifty years of emptying her urine pan and cleaning up her bowel movements. And in the last few years, even feeding her through a tracheal tube and learning how to insert her catheters.

Along the way, R. L.’s brand of marital loyalty has drawn some unexpected notice (“Undeserved,” to hear him say it). When a longtime family friend spearheaded a drive in the mid-80s to raise funds to build the Alfords a new home, help came from such high-ranking places as Florida governor Bob Martinez, who not only gave them a brand-new refrigerator but also spent a day working at the construction site. President Ronald Reagan sent a check for $500, followed by another for $1,000.

“When R. L. was asked to repeat the vow ‘for better or worse,’” a neighbor said, “he heard it real loud. Medically, it’s a miracle Hilda is still alive. But she’s not alive because of all those doctors. She’s alive because R. L. gave his life to her.”

In September 2006, the Alfords celebrated their golden anniversary. Looking back, R. L. humbly remarked, “Sure, it’s been rough in some ways. But it’s been rewarding.”

Fifty years of being there. May all our promises to each other be that long lasting.

Live It! Talk about what you would do for one another if the unthinkable happened. Promise you’ll be there, regardless.

Pray: While asking God for many more years together, pray it with a promise that you’ll remain faithful no matter what those years entail.

 

The Crossings meets Sundays, 10 a.m., at River Heights Intermediate, 7227 Scholar Way, in Eastvale. For more information, visit atthecrossings.com.

 

18th Annual Unity Awards Honors CNUSD Students and Teachers

Photo courtesy: CNUSD Seven students and teachers from Corona Norco Unified School District were honored at the 18th Annual Unity Awards.

Photo courtesy: CNUSD
Seven students and teachers from Corona Norco Unified School District were honored at the 18th Annual Unity Awards.

Courtesy of CNUSD

Corona – The 18th Annual Unity Awards honored seven individuals, many of them students and teachers from Corona Norco Unified Schools. The award winners exemplify UNITY’s mission to promote community involvement in the positive development of children, youth, and families.

Student Awards:

Abigail Hwang-Nable – 10th Grade – Centennial High School

Rachel Mershon – 12th Grade – Corona High School

Alyssa Penn – 12th Grade – Centennial High School

Adult Awards:

Jill Castillo – Team Victoria

Clark Eveland – Officer – Corona Police Department

Marisela Ibarra – DELAC, VP – Parkridge Elementary

Veronica Perez – Teacher – Highland Elementary