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Eastvale: College Athletics – What Families Need To Hear

Photo Courtesy: Recruiting Realities Jack Renkens

Photo Courtesy: Recruiting Realities
Jack Renkens

By B.B. Beard, Chicago Blog Company

Eastvale – National keynote speaker, Jack Renkens of Recruiting Realities, brought his unique, no-nonsense presentation on college athletic recruiting to Eleanor Roosevelt High School on Aug. 31.  His presentation, “It’s a Game… Know the Rules,” served as a reality check for families of student-athletes looking to get their degree and play at the college level.

Entering his 18th year touring the United States, Renkens has established himself as one of the top athletic/motivational speakers in the nation, presenting at state athletic conferences, football clinics, college financial planning groups, sports camps and high schools from coast to coast. His speaking tour includes over 170 high schools each year, with enrollments from 250 to 2,500 students. As a former high school/college coach and athletic director, Renkens has written 14 books on the recruiting process.

Renkens’ message is never sugar-coated. “It may not be what some parents want to hear, but it definitely is what they need to hear. I’m primarily trying to get families to be realistic about the opportunities that are available and to get them to understand it’s about getting your education, not about hitting the ball, kicking the ball, throwing the ball. It’s about finding the right match academically.”

One of the many realities Renkens details are the high expectations of athletes and parents when it comes to having sports pay for a college education.

“There are a lot of student-athletes out there and less than one percent are going to a Division 1 school,” he said. “However, you’ve got 99 percent of kids out there that can play at the college level in divisions other than D1. The key is finding the right school and financial aid package.”

“Student-athletes need to come to terms with three basic realities,” Renkens said.

 

  1. “You don’t get to pick the school. They pick you.
  2. “A college coach can’t recruit you if he/she doesn’t know who you are. Student-athletes need to market themselves.
  3. “Don’t get hung up on the words ‘athletic scholarship.’ Focus on ‘funding’ comprised of academic money, merit money, grants, endowment and achievement money.”

 

At the presentation, parents had an opportunity to hear the truth about college athletic recruiting, the role of their high school coach, the impact of today’s social media and where parents fit into the process.

If your son or daughter is serious about getting a college degree and passionate about the sport they play, and you were unable to attend the event, visit the Recruiting Realities website at www.recruitingrealities.com. To see him in action, search Jack Renkens on YouTube.com

Eastvale City Council Recap

Photo Courtesy: City of Eastvale

Photo Courtesy: City of Eastvale
On Aug. 26, Kelly Howell, a founding member of the Eastvale Community Foundation, was awarded with a certificate of appreciation for her dedication to the City’s development (L-R Joe Tessari, Howell, Clint Lorimore, Sharyn Link, William Link, and Mayor Ike Bootsma).

By Emily Aguilar

Eastvale – The August City Council meetings primarily focused on events, programs, and projects that would benefit the development of Eastvale.

The first Council meeting took place on Aug. 12, where the Public Safety Commission announced the success of the traffic safety map for back to school week. They also mentioned the community’s desire for a Neighborhood Watch leader.

During Presentations and Announcements, Rob Bishop, who is part of the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF), said the group and the Riverside County Transportation Commission have collaborated to work on road projects in the city. TUMF states they will work with Eastvale not only on projects, but will also provide updates on road works and fees based on public growth through NEXUS studies every five years.

Next, Khuzaima Rangwalla and Zahra Rangwalla, two Eastvale City Hall interns, were recognized for their volunteer work. The City was also recognized by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) because they have been successful in arresting 54 drivers for DUI in 2014.

The Student Liaison, Julia Sung, reported that Michael Reagan will be present for the official opening of Ronald Reagan Elementary on Aug. 28. As a result of Reagan’s opening, nearby Clara Barton Elementary has seen a decrease in students, and as a result, there is less traffic for parents to drop off and pick up students. Also, this school year will be the tenth anniversaries for Eleanor Roosevelt High and Harada Elementary.

During Public Comments, Hari Dhiman from the Eastvale Chamber of Commerce elaborated on his hope to reorganize the Chamber, and invited the public to the Evening Mixer on Fri., Aug. 21.

The Council motioned for all items on the Consent Calendar to be approved, including authorizing the Mayor to execute the amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement of the Western Riverside Council of Governments to add the Morongo Band of Mission Indians to the WRCOG Governing Board.

For Council Business, discussion began on initiating projects for flood plain and open lot space in the southwest quadrant of the City, and a professional services agreement with the Inland Empire Small Business Development Center to offer workshops to aid small businesses.  The item that brought about the most debate was the proposal to hire a professional lobbyist for the City, surrounding the controversy of Assembly Bill 113.  A motion was passed 3-2 with regard to the hiring of Joe A. Gonsalves & Son short term.

The City Manager report focused on the completion of the Schleisman Road Project the week of Aug. 2, the selection of a Motorcycle Officer for the Eastvale Police Department, and staff members coordinating City tours.

Before adjournment, Council spoke about the success of National Night Out, and Mayor Bootsma mentioned formulating a committee to support the building of a new public library in Eastvale.

The Aug. 26 meeting began with an update from the Eastvale Community Foundation Update.  Sharyn Link shared some details for the City’s 5th Anniversary celebration, and mentioned that Council members were welcome to enter a float in the parade.  Link also announced that the Foundation would be donating $5,000 toward the creation of a new City Library.  Council thanked the Foundation for their generous donation.  Kelly Howell, the founding member of the Foundation was also recognized with a certificate of appreciation for her dedication to the City’s development.

Next, two new staff members were introduced to the council: Chris Hanson and Ramon Gibbons.  Hanson will work for the City’s water regulation, and Gibbons will be working in Fields Services.

For the Student Liaison Report, it was announced that Ronald Reagan Elementary will have its official opening on Fri., Aug. 28.  Also, ERHS is looking to hold a Winter Festival, possibly on Dec. 12.  The event will include games and booths.

There were no public comments, and all items on the Consent Calendar were approved.

Moving on to the Public Hearings, the Council was introduced to the proposal of amending the Goodman Commerce Center Plan. The amendments included approving Chapters 1 and 2, which focused on redefining glossary definitions, and increasing the size of the Business Park area from 40,000 square feet to 60,000 square feet. The motion was approved.

Under City Council Business, Items 9.1 through 9.4 were approved, agreeing to topics such as renaming Cleveland St. to Scholar Way (between 58th St. and Bellegrave Ave. by Sept. 9, and allocating $2,500 to support the International Walk to School Day event taking place Oct. 7.  For Item 9.4, Mayor Bootsma and Councilmember Tessari were motioned as the two new library subcommittee participants to ensure the development of the future library. While the Council is eager to create a new library in Eastvale, Tessari took the initiative to propose the possibility of creating a Civic Center to accommodate a new city hall and library; his recommendation was motioned. Item 9.7, which was intended to find funding for state and local transportation infrastructure, was not approved, as the Council believes that receiving the funds could lead to an increase in taxes.

The City Manager staff announced the 9/11 Memorial Event would take place at Cal Fire Station 27. Also, it was announced that a sign, promoted by the Goodman Commerce Center, will be erected on the freeway front facing the I-15 freeway. The sign will be 30 feet tall and 150 feet long, and it will be made of with reflective material that will illuminate images as drivers pass by.  Advertisements placed on this sign can also benefit the City by promoting businesses in the area.

Moving onto Council Comments, Mayor Bootsma stated that he will be meeting with Rep. Ken Calvert (R-CA); and that he will visit the Reagan Elementary grand opening ceremony.  Before adjournment, he encouraged everyone to participate in the International Walk to School Day event on Oct. 7.

Socially Speaking

By Sarah Sanchez

Eastvale – July was a busy month on social media with updates on construction, achievements, and criminals. If you are not following us on our Facebook page (facebook.com/EastvaleCommunityNews) or our website (www.anapr.com), make sure to do so today to stay up-to-date on what’s happening in the community.

Trending topics last month included our City Manager, Michele Nissen, who was honored as an Outstanding Rising Administrator; an ERHS student who received the national Alexander Hamilton Citizenship Achievement Award; and news releases regarding the arrests of a Target robber, a fraud suspect, and three suspects in shopping area vehicle burglaries.

A post that sparked a lot of conversation in the community was a picture of the field where the Silverlakes Equestrian Center will be built. The equestrian center will be capable of stabling and hosting world-class (possibly Olympic) events, and will include 25 soccer fields, a 5,000-seat indoor stadium, an outdoor arena and event center, picnic areas, and more – according to a story we previously published in April 2015. For more information about this project, visit our website and view the article titled, “Silverlakes: Back In Action.”

Our most popular post on social media was about a resident who informed the community to watch out for possible burglars trying to break into Eastvale homes. The resident mentioned that she recently witnessed a man running from her front door as she was returning to her driveway near Archibald and Schleisman. She witnessed two cars waiting for the running man, and they sped off in their vehicles. This post received 103 comments of concerned citizens tagging their family and loved ones’ Facebook pages. This post was also shared 96 times to alert other community members to be watchful.

Community members are encouraged to inform us regarding any crime that they have witnessed in the area. The reason we post this information to the community is not because we want to encourage citizens to complain about crime, but to provide the opportunity to share the incidents with other community members as a public service. We can use social media as a tool to catch criminals and hopefully send the message that they WILL get caught if they commit a crime in Eastvale. So remember:  never leave valuables in your car, be watchful of your home and your neighbors’ home, and report any suspicious behavior to the Eastvale Police Department by dialing 911 or (951) 955-2600. Let’s work together to stop crime in our City!

Our Facebook page also consists of new events, yard sales, and stories on a daily basis. Every Thursday, we post local yard sales for the weekend and allow you to post your own yard sale in the comments. On Fridays, we post the weekend events and link to our new monthly calendar, which includes a variety of meetings, events, and outings in the surrounding areas. We also post the online version of the full Eastvale Community Newspaper for you to download, save, and print out.

Don’t forget to LIKE our page at Facebook.com/EastvaleCommunityNews, Follow us on Instagram at @EastvaleNews, and subscribe to our website at anapr.com. Use #ILoveEastvaleNews to tell us why YOU love Eastvale News.

Keep on Trending, Eastvale!

Leal Project: Share The Vision

Photo Courtesy: City of Eastvale, Public Review Draft An idea of what an Eastvale town center might look like.

Photo Courtesy: City of Eastvale, Public Review Draft
An idea of what an Eastvale town center might look like.

Staff Reports

Eastvale – Since its 2010 incorporation, Eastvale has grown up quite a bit, and with all the development there is not much open land left in its 13 or so square miles – save the Leal Property.  The 160-acre parcel of prime real estate has an exciting future ahead.

The land is owned by dairyman, Brad Leal, who has been working with the City of Eastvale in developing a plan that brings symmetry to his ideas for the property and what is best for the City.

According to Leal at a previous meeting about the project, “This is a big project and it will develop slowly. I don’t want some guy to just come in and build a big building.”

Instead Leal hopes that the project will come in phases of construction and establish a real Downtown Eastvale feeling.

In 2013, the City Council for the City of Eastvale initiated a long-range planning process for the property located at the northwest corner of Hamner and Limonite avenues to create a mixed-use town center on the site.

According to the City of Eastvale’s “Leal Master Plan,” the City envisions the project establishing itself as the “town center,” contributing to a desired regional destination place.  The site will be anchored by a lifestyle center and surrounded by a mixture of complementary office, civic, hotel, residential, recreation and entertainment uses.  The goal for all aspects of the project will exhibit the hallmarks of thoughtful, high-quality design (Victoria Gardens in Rancho Cucamonga and The Shoppes at Chino Hills come to mind).

The benefits will not only help to make Eastvale a destination city, but will provide significant employment opportunities, encourage high quality retail and restaurant establishments to make Eastvale their home, and keep residents (and tax dollars) from leaving the City for prime shopping and dining options.

More information will become available as a timeline is put together for phasing of the diverse development aspects of the project, beginning with environmental impacts and infrastructure coordination.

Eastvale Opens New Trail

Photo By: Emily Aguilar Mayor Ike Bootsma stands center as Jon Harrison, Chairman of the Sana Ana River Trail & Partnership, gets ready to cut the ribbon officially opening a new portion of the trail.

Photo By: Emily Aguilar
Mayor Ike Bootsma stands center as Jon Harrison, Chairman of the Sana Ana River Trail & Partnership, gets ready to cut the ribbon officially opening a new portion of the trail.

By Emily Aguilar

Eastvale – On Wed., July 22, Jurupa Community Services District (JCSD) and the Santa Ana River Trail & Parkway Partnership opened a new portion of the trail with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

The new trail links yet another portion of the Santa Ana River Trail and Parkway, which is a 12-foot wide thoroughfare for walkers, runners, bikers and equestriennes to enjoy being at one with nature through Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties.  Many attending the event joked, “You can walk from the San Bernardino Mountains and end up at Huntington Beach.”

With more than 110 miles in total, this new leg of the Trail completes 1.73 miles of the 2.61 that Eastvale will eventually contribute to the overall project.  Eastvale’s portion will benefit surrounding communities and hopefully be an inspiration by linking neighborhoods and supporting a healthy lifestyle.

The next phase of the trail will open later this year.

Photo By: Emily Aguilar Eastvale Club Scouts, Pac 803; Mayor Bootsma, Jane Anderson, Larry Oblea, and Scout Leader James Brantley

Photo By: Emily Aguilar
Eastvale Club Scouts, Pac 803; Mayor Bootsma, Jane Anderson, Larry Oblea, and Scout Leader James Brantley

BMX World Champion In Eastvale

Photo Courtesy: Tracy Weinkauf Beadle

Photo Courtesy: Tracy Weinkauf Beadle

By Sarah Sanchez

Eastvale – A world champion lives among us, and he is only 8-years old! Ty Beadle returned home after representing USA BMX and USA Cycling in the UCI BMX World Championship Race in Zolder, Belgium recently.

The competition places the contestants by birth year, so Ty competed against 9-year old boys, but he still won the title of World 1 during the competition. His family couldn’t be prouder of this remarkable accomplishment.

“Out of 122 riders from countries all over the world, he took home the gold – never losing a single race in his day,” says Ty’s mother, Tracy Weinkauf Beadle.

If fact, not only was Ty one of two people from the United States to bring home a gold medal, but he was the only male to come home with the win. Since the competition included contestants aged 5 to Professional, this was an amazing win for Ty and his family.

Ty has been doing BMX racing for three years and competed in the World championship last year in the Netherlands. He won World 3 last year, but was determined to compete again.

“He trained hard all year for this title,” says proud mom, Tracy. Training six

Photo Courtesy: Tracy Weinkauf Beadle

Photo Courtesy: Tracy Weinkauf Beadle

days a week paid off for Ty, who now represents the United States as a World Champion.

“Ty says he feels awesome and proud to represent his country this way! He plans to defend this title next year at the Worlds in Colombia,” says Tracy.  #teamusa

Eastvale’s All-Stars

Photo Courtesy: Swoosh All-Stars Organization

Photo Courtesy: Swoosh All-Stars Organization

Staff Reports

Eastvale – On the weekend of July 18-19, nine student athletes from the City of Eastvale competed in their travel basketball club’s California State Games, held in San Diego. They represented Eastvale professionally, and were able to achieve the Bronze medal after competing for three days with over 20 different teams from across the nation.

 

The team members are as follows:

Keenan Cobbs, 10, Harada Elementary

Skye Jun, 10, Harada Elementary

Cole Lester, 10, Norco Elementary

Diego Mendoza, 10, Harada Elementary

Maximus Mendoza, 8, Harada Elementary

Kendall Roberts, 12, River Heights Intermediate

William Roberts, 9, Harada Elementary

Diego Saucedo, 10, Harada Elementary

Jason Van Horn, 10, Harada Elementary

 

For more information on these athletes and the travel basketball club, visit http://www.swooshallstars.com.

A New City Hall For Eastvale

By K.P. Sander

Eastvale – The corner of town at what used to be Schleisman Road and Hamner Avenue was once the home of Al’s Corner, a watering hole of Eastvale’s days gone by.  The little tavern is long gone, but the battle for the land it sat on was a bone of contention for the City, the County and the owner up until last year.

The vacant land – now at the redesigned corner of Riverboat Drive and Hamner Avenue – will be the home of Eastvale’s future City Hall.  After years of litigation, the County of Riverside seized the property through Eminent Domain, and deeded it over to the City of Eastvale last year.

For some time now, Eastvale has occupied space in the Gateway Shopping Center near the movie theater.  And while this location has served its purpose, the City has outgrown the offices, finding themselves in a more-than-cozy atmosphere, with some employees even sharing cubicles.

On July 15, the City of Eastvale held a meeting inviting members of the community to hear about the plans for the new City Hall, and contribute their ideas to the mix.

Situated on one of the main arteries into the City within close proximity to Cal Fire Station 27, the new City Hall will be a municipal beacon leading residents and visitors into Eastvale.  The hope for the design will be conservative and welcoming.  The 20,000 square foot, two-story building will include public access, Council Chambers and conference rooms on the ground floor, and City Staff offices upstairs.  Just outside will be an Emergency Operations Center, and approximately 80 parking spaces, all within ecologically-friendly landscaping.

An update on the final designs and construction of the City Hall project is set to be completed this December, with the expectation that the building will be completed by March 2017.

Eastvale: Shopping Area Special Enforcement

Staff Reports

Eastvale – Over a period of several weeks, the Eastvale Police Department received several calls from residents concerning vehicle burglaries and thefts in the shopping areas located in the area of Hamner Avenue and Limonite Avenue. In response to community concerns, the Eastvale Police Special Enforcement Team (SET) Officers worked closely with Eastvale Patrol Officers and Eastvale Investigators to begin several special enforcement operations in the shopping areas near Limonite Avenue and Hamner Avenue in the city of Eastvale.

Over a period of several weeks, multiple people were taken into custody for various theft and narcotic-related violations. Of those detained, two notable arrests occurred during this enforcement operation.

On June 18, plainclothes Officers witnessed a suspect breaking into a locked vehicle located in an Eastvale shopping center. Officers immediately took that suspect into custody.

On June 22, a suspect was arrested in an Eastvale shopping center for an arrest warrant. That arrest led Officers to a residence in Eastvale, resulting in the confiscation of a large amount of narcotics and the recovery of stolen property that was linked to a theft from a vehicle.

During this operation, Eastvale officers arrested Michael Cole, 29, of Corona, for parole violation; David Arroyo, 19, of Riverside, for possession of a controlled substance and burglary; and Willie Abarca, 40, of Eastvale, for possession of a controlled substance for sales.

The Eastvale Police Department will continue to conduct traditional and plainclothes enforcement in areas where crimes are reported and where enforcement activities are deemed to be most effective.

Anyone with questions regarding these incidents may contact Lieutenant Scott Forbes at the Eastvale Police Department at (951) 955-2600.

Photo courtesy: City of Eastvale

Michael Cole

Michael Cole

David Arroyo

David Arroyo

Willie Abarca

Willie Abarca

 

Eastvale Council Recap

Photo By: Emily Aguilar

Photo By: Emily Aguilar
The WRELP Group awards Eastvale for achieving the Gold Level in energy efficiency.

By Emily Aguilar

Eastvale – The July Council meetings for the City of Eastvale covered an array of topics, ranging from future construction sites, upcoming events, and special recognitions.

The first meeting on July 8 began by introducing Gilmar Tenes, an Eastvale resident who recently became a volunteer as a Code Enforcement Officer.  Tenes has completed his certification, and looks forward to working with the City.

Next, Jeff Sims of the Western Municipal Water District presented a plan to expand waste-water generation to keep up with the many new neighborhoods in Eastvale. Sims also spoke of air quality management to create an “industrialized Febreze system” with specialized neutralizers that will reduce odor.

During Public Comments, Manjee Dhiman-Rios of the 88impact Foundation announced upcoming events such as “Breakfast with our Heroes” on Sept. 11, and the “Walk with a Hero” walk-a-thon on Nov. 7, at American Heroes Park. The proceeds will be distributed to local families and charities. Dhiman-Rios also mentioned the “Women Behind the Badge” event, recognizing women who served or supported law enforcement. Later, Eric Henry from the Foundation took the microphone to award City Manager, Michele Nissen, for her public service.

Moving onto New Business Items, the Council motioned three items. The first was a potential cell tower to be located next to the Fire Station at the northeast corner of Chandler Street and Selby Avenue. While there is currently only one provider willing to assist in the process of creating the tower, the Council emphasized their willingness to work toward beginning construction in the near future. The next item motioned was the approval of adding Chapter 110.4, Title 110 to the Eastvale Municipal Code permitting residents to install small solar energy systems. Lastly, the Council motioned the passing of relocating the proposed Emergency Operations Center to a local area, which was decided to be at City Hall.

The City Manager’s Report walked the Council through the City’s dedication to improving the condition of its streets.  The resurfacing was recently completed on Hellman Ave. to Chandler St. and River Road; and on Schleisman Road.  Certain parts of other upcoming street projects will be funded by CDBG.

An update on the construction of a new City Hall facility was provided.  Project design is set to be completed this December, with the expectation that the building will be completed by March 2017. Other announcements brought up included construction on the Goodman Commerce Center and the opening of a new pizza restaurant in the Eastvale Gateway Shopping Center.

Before the meeting ended, the Council welcomed Joan D. Roberts as the new director of JCSD, who was described as a dedicated leader.

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The July 22 Council meeting began with excitement as the City was awarded with the Gold Tier Participation Plaque. The award was presented by WRELP (Western Riverside Energy Leadership Partnership), a group that collaborates with gas companies and Edison to work toward the conservation of energy. Eastvale partnered with WRELP in 2014, and quickly rose to the Silver level in its efforts to conserve energy.  Eastvale then jumped from Silver to Gold – an accomplishment made in just a year. WRELP’s Tyler Masters stressed that the City must continue its efforts in spite of its accomplishments.

Next, Deputy Deanna Myers from the Eastvale Police Department was introduced.  She will be in charge of Crime Prevention, Safety, and Neighborhood Watch. Also, the Eastvale Community Foundation announced they have set up four new banners to recognize local citizens who have given their service to the military; also, they are looking to place new banners recognizing other individuals who have served their country.

Julia Sung was not present to give the Student Liaison Report.

For the Public Comments section, Hari Dhiman – who recently became President of the Eastvale Chamber of Commerce – spoke about the evolution of the Chamber since 2010, and his goal of reorganizing and expanding for the benefit of the community. Board meetings will now be held on the second Friday of each month, and networking meetings will be held the third Thursday of each month.  The next speaker was Jeremy Hutman, a representative of CaliforniaFIRST, a group dedicated to sustainable energy management.

The Council motioned to approve all the items from the consent calendar, including the regular meeting minutes from the June 24 and July 8 meetings, and ordinances on Recreational Vehicle Parking and Solar Panel Regulations.

Moving on to New Business, the Council approved the purchase of a 2015 Ford Focus Electric as the new City Hall vehicle, the redesigning of the ShopEastvale website, and the preparation to select an alternate council member to represent the Economic Development Committee in the event neither Mayor Bootsma nor Councilman Rush can fulfill the obligation.

The City Manager Report stated that the median cost of Eastvale homes has increased to $480,000. Council will discuss the possibility of placing a stoplight at the intersection of Sumner Ave. and 68th St.  And finally, for the time being, a Public Library cannot be built near the future City Hall due to a lack of available space.

It was also mentioned that in the past month, the Eastvale Police Department received more than 1,000 phone calls – half of those calls were regarding car thefts. A DUI/License Checkpoint was initiated on July 17 at Archibald and River Rd.  36 field sobriety tests were conducted, and 7 citations were written for unlicensed drivers.

The meeting ended with Council Communications, where the City staff was complimented for taking the initiative to lower their flags for the victims of the Chattanooga Shooting. Mayor Bootsma then took the microphone to address cigarette regulations for public places, such as parks; the topic was referred to the Public Safety Committee.

The meeting adjourned with plans to meet again on Wed., Aug. 12, at Rosa Parks Elementary.

Back to School’s “Three R’s”: Reduce, Reuse & Recycle

Waste Management of Southern California Offers ‘Green’ Tips for Back to School

 

City of Eastvale

Eastvale – As nearly 50 million students head back to elementary and secondary school and an additional 21 million students go back to college, Waste Management encourages parents, students and educators to think about ways to make this school year a lesson in sustainability.

“As school boards, administrators, teachers, parents and students prepare for a new school year, Waste Management is providing some easy tips to use in your daily routine to help reduce waste,” said Eloisa Orozco, spokesperson for Waste Management of Southern California.

Here are some waste reduction tips for everyone to remember this school year:

  • Reduce trash created by disposable bags, sandwich bags and foil by packing lunches in washable, reusable lunchboxes, bags and containers.
  • Reusable coffee mugs and travel containers are a better option than disposable paper cups.
  • Replace juice boxes and disposable cans and bottles with refillable water bottles. Many have caps that can clip to backpacks and lunch bags.
  • Whole fruits and vegetables as snacks are healthier and better for the environment than packaged snacks.
  • Consider purchasing paper and notebooks made from recycled paper or other eco-friendly supplies.
  • When possible, take notes electronically on your laptop.
  • When upgrading to the latest phone, computer, tablet or other device, look into buyback and recycling programs or donate the old ones to a not-for-profit organization.
  • Educate yourself on your school’s recycling programs.
  • Create an organized group to start recycling. School-related groups might include science classes, environmental clubs, and parent-teacher organizations.
  • Encourage students and teachers to donate leftover school and office supplies at the end of the school year.
  • Classroom paper recycling can be as easy as providing every classroom with a receptacle for used paper that is collected separately from garbage.
  • If available, place lunch food and cafeteria leftovers in compost bins on campus.
  • Recycle old computers, cell phones, televisions, and other electronic equipment, or donate to a not-for-profit organization.
  • Purchase recycled paper products or other eco-friendly supplies for your campus.
  • Reward participants. A reward system could provide incentives to help the success of your waste reduction program. Pizza parties, gift certificates, or donations to charities are examples of good rewards.

 

Waste Management, based in Houston, Texas, is the leading provider of comprehensive waste management services in North America. Through its subsidiaries, the company provides collection, transfer, recycling and resource recovery, and disposal services. It is also a leading developer, operator and owner of landfill gas-to-energy facilities in the United States. The company’s customers include residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal customers throughout North America. To learn more information about Waste Management visit www.wm.com or www.thinkgreen.com

 

Reagan Elementary

Setting students on a path of integrity toward success

Photo Courtesy: Sarah Sanchez Ronald Reagan Elementary School

Photo Courtesy: Sarah Sanchez
Ronald Reagan Elementary School

By K.P. Sander

Eastvale – Ronald Reagan Elementary opened its doors on July 6, as “Wranglers” for Tracks A, C and D started off the new school year in style.

With a few first-day jitters behind them, the newest member of the Corona-Norco Unified School District’s family is up and running with aplomb, and students and teachers alike are enjoying their beautiful new surroundings.

Principal Susan Helms, who has been a CNUSD principal for the past ten years, is proud to be guiding the District’s 50th school to success.

“It is extremely exciting and an honor to be here,” says Helms.  “We are here to provide a stellar education for our students, first and foremost.”

Helms also praises the stellar staff that she is surrounded by.

“Our school community from an employee perspective is wonderful, and the culture we are creating is off to such a positive start.”

Reagan started the school year with 1,250 students (which include all four tracks – B Track started Aug. 3).  Helms says the majority of their  population came from a boundary restructuring that mostly affected Barton Elementary, which was over capacity at its peak with 1,800 students.  Reagan also has 46 teachers on staff, utilizing 41 state-of-the-art classrooms.

Photo Courtesy: K.P. Sander 2nd Grade teacher, Erin Monroe, and 6th Grade teacher, Daniel Monroe – a husband and wife team committed to excellence at Ronald Reagan Elementary.

Photo Courtesy: K.P. Sander

Photo Courtesy: K.P. Sander

Photo Courtesy: K.P. Sander. 2nd Grade teacher, Erin Monroe, and 6th Grade teacher, Daniel Monroe – a husband and wife team committed to excellence at Ronald Reagan Elementary.

2nd Grade teacher, Erin Monroe – who previously taught at Barton Elementary – has a simple, but effective, philosophy for her students:  “Always try your best!”

“We are working on character development,” says Erin.  “Students are constantly reminded to be responsible citizens filled with integrity, who are aware of others.”

There is a motto posted in Erin’s classroom, encouraging students to keep that positive behavior at the forefront of their days:  “We are Reagan Wranglers!  We ride with PRIDE – Positive – Resilience – Integrity – Determined – Encouraging.  Blazing a trail to success!  Yeehaw!” She doesn’t hesitate to give out “Brag Tags” as a reinforcement of those positive behaviors.

Erin enjoys working with the DOJO app, a communication tool that keeps her in sync with parents at a moment’s notice.  Through broadcast or individual messages, parents are aware of assignments, behaviors and events that help improve the partnership for student success.  Students know that this technology provides their parents with instantaneous updates, which helps with accountability.

Erin’s husband, and fellow Reagan teacher, Daniel Monroe, has a similar philosophy for his 6th Grade students – teaching not only academics, but skills to set them up for successes that will carry them through life.  “Progress, not perfection,” is the journey he wants his students on.

“The first day of school was so exciting,” says Daniel.  “The energy was contagious and it is great to be with such a positive staff creating this new culture.  We are a team here – everybody is seeking the same Wrangler Pride.”

While the peer-to-peer accountability and being kind and supportive of each other also drives Daniel’s teaching values, the focus for these 6th Graders is CCR:  College/Career Readiness.  By instilling a yes-you-can attitude into students now, it helps stop the excuses for why they can’t later.

“I feel my role as a facilitator is to ask students what they would choose to do when nobody is watching,” says Daniel.

He says it is all about accountability with these students, who are amazingly well-organized with their super-binders – with a place for everything, and everything in its place; just another tool for success that helps to stop the excuses.

“Ronald Reagan said, ‘America is too great for small dreams,’ says Helms.  “I feel the same way about Reagan Elementary.  We are too great for small dreams; we have lofty goals and want our students to have every opportunity possible.”

With such dedicated leadership and philosophies for success, these Wranglers are indeed lucky to be studying at Ronald Reagan Elementary.

Reagan Elementary is located at 8300 Fieldmaster St., in the southwest corner of Eastvale.  They can be reached at (951) 736-7737.  The official opening will be held on Fri., Aug. 28, with a ribbon cutting ceremony and festivities.

Eastvale: DUI-Driver’s License Checkpoint Results

Staff Reports

Eastvale – The Eastvale Police Department conducted a DUI/Driver’s License checkpoint on July 17, at Archibald Avenue and River Road, between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m. Checkpoints are placed in locations that have the greatest opportunity for achieving drunk and drugged driving deterrence and provide the greatest safety for officers and the public.

DUI/Driver’s License checkpoints have been shown to lower DUI deaths and injuries. A major component of these checkpoints are the deterrent effects they have on those who might drive drunk or drugged, bringing about more awareness and encouraging everyone to use sober designated drivers.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), checkpoints have provided the most effective documented results of any of the DUI enforcement strategies, while also yielding considerable cost savings of $6 for every $1 spent. Ninety Percent of California drivers approve of checkpoints.

Operation Results:

  • 743 Vehicles passed through the checkpoint
  • 0 DUI arrests
  • 36 Field sobriety tests for DUI of alcohol
  • 7 Citations were issued for unlicensed drivers
  • 2 Citations were issued for suspended driver’s license
  • 22 Citations for miscellaneous vehicle code violations
  • 5 Vehicles towed

Drunk driving is a major cause of fatal and injury collisions each year. Eastvale Police Officers are seeking your assistance in saving lives. If you are on the roadways and you observe a possible drunk driver, call 911 immediately. Officers will be dispatched to the location and make every effort to prevent the impaired driver from continuing to pose a threat.

The Eastvale Police Department wishes to remind you that if you choose to drink alcoholic beverages, please designate a sober driver before getting into a vehicle. Remember “Drunk Driving, Over the Limit, Under Arrest!”

Eastvale: Attempted Robbery

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Image Courtesy: City of Eastvale

Staff Reports

Eastvale – On Tues., July 21, at approximately 2:30 p.m., an attempted robbery occurred at the Edwards Eastvale Gateway Stadium 14, located in the 12000 block of Limonite Avenue, in Eastvale.

According to the City of Eastvale, the suspect said he was armed with a firearm and demanded money from an employee who was working in the box office. The suspect fled on foot westbound through the parking lot before obtaining any money.

The suspect is described as a white male, about 25 years of age, 5′-6″ tall, with a medium build. He was last seen wearing sunglasses, a black hooded jacket, dark gray shorts, white tennis shoes, and a black backpack.

Anyone with information regarding the attempted robbery is encouraged to call Investigator Gonzales at the Jurupa Valley Sheriff’s Station at (951) 955-2600.

Image Courtesy: City of Eastvale

Image Courtesy: City of Eastvale

Image Courtesy: City of Eastvale

Image Courtesy: City of Eastvale

Eastvale Resident Wins Chino Derby

Photo By Scott Schaller

Photo By Scott Schaller

By Josh Thompson

Chino – Heavy rain stayed away long enough for Eastvale’s Will Wright to win the 25th annual Chino Challenge Demolition Derby on Sat., July 18 at the Chino Fairgrounds.  Wright won the night’s top prize of $3,500.

Rain throughout the day in Chino drenched the dirt field, but let up about an hour before opening ceremonies, giving workers enough time to flatten the dirt and prepare it for three preliminary derbies, a last chance derby and the 24-car main event.

Wright – nicknamed “the Beast” – halted second-place driver, Dickie Vander Meulen, with several big hits to his vehicle’s front end to win his first derby title. The 24-car main event lasted 45 minutes.

Vander Meulen, of Ontario, won $1,200 for placing second. Ryan Doty, of Eastvale, placed third and won $700. Chino Hills resident, Andrew James, placed fourth, winning $400; and Corona’s Matthew Kingma took fifth and won $200.

Winning the derby title was Wright’s second victory of the night. His Star Wars themed car with Darth Vader, Chewbacca, Princess Leia and Luke Skywalker won the event’s Best Appearing Car contest and its $250 prize.

Wright, playing the role of Darth Vader, got into a “light saber” fight with Skywalker, played by Doty. The fight scene got a big reaction from the standing-room-only crowd of more than 3,500 people.

This year’s auction car brought in a record bid from J&A Manufacturing in Pixley.  The $16,000 bid for a 1975 Monte Carlo decorated in candles to mark the derby’s 25th anniversary will benefit the Let It Be Foundation, which assists children with life threatening illnesses.

The auction car, driven by John Vermeer of Chino, placed 10th.

Eastvale Community News Complete Edition August 2015

2015-08-EastvaleNews-COVERThe Eastvale Community News covers local news for Eastvale, Norco, Corona, and Chino. Click the following link to access the complete issue in pdf format: 2015-08-EastvaleNews-WEB

Eastvale: National Night Out 2015

Enhancing the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bring back a true sense of community

Image Courtesy: NNO

Image Courtesy: NNO

Staff Reports

Eastvale – Join the City of Eastvale for a night out against crime.  This is a great opportunity to get acquainted with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, your neighbors, and the City’s Public Safety Commission.

 

Tues., Aug. 11, 5 to 7 p.m.

Target Parking Lot (Eastvale Gateway Shopping Center)

12471 Limonite Ave, Eastvale

 

Event Activities:

  • Bomb Squad
  • K-9 Demonstration
  • SWAT Team
  • McGruff the Crime Dog
  • Child Fingerprinting
  • Explorer Program
  • Hazardous Materials Unit
  • Ladder Truck
  • Free Pepper Spray Certification (18 and Older Only)
  • Face Painting, Petting Zoo, Rock Wall
  • Lots of Fun!

For more information about this event, call (951) 703-4415, or visit NNO.org.

Eastvale: NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY FOR PUBLIC REVIEW OF A DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE LEAL MASTER PLAN

Notice is hereby given that the City of Eastvale, as lead agency, has prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Report (Draft EIR) for the below referenced project. The Draft EIR analyzes the potential environmental effects associated with the proposed project in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). In accordance with Section 15087 of the CEQA Guidelines, the City of Eastvale has prepared this Notice of Availability (NOA) to provide responsible agencies and other interested parties with notice of the availability of the Draft EIR and solicit comments and concerns regarding the environmental issues associated with the proposed project.

The Draft EIR is available for public review and can be downloaded from the City of Eastvale’s website at www.EastvaleCA.gov. A printed copy of the Draft EIR is available for review at the City of Eastvale Planning Department, 12363 Limonite Avenue, Suite 910, Eastvale, CA 91725 (7:30 am – 5:30 pm, Monday – Thursday).

Lead Agency: City of Eastvale
12363 Limonite Avenue, Suite 910
Eastvale, CA 91752

Project Title: Leal Master Plan

Project Location: The project is located in the northeastern section of Eastvale. The site is bounded by 58th Street on the north, Hamner Avenue on the east, Limonite Avenue on the south, and Scholar Way on the west. The site is located immediately west and north of existing commercial and retail developments and south and east of existing and approved but not built residential neighborhoods of varying densities. The project area is approximately one-half mile west of the Interstate 15/Limonite Avenue interchange.

Project Description: The Draft EIR evaluates the potential significant environmental impacts that may result from adoption of the Leal Master Plan, a long-range planning document that identifies the general parameters for future development of the project site, an approximately 160-acre landholding that includes one of the city’s last operating dairies.

The Leal Master Plan envisions future development of the project site as the city’s town center, anchored by a “lifestyle” retail center as described in the Master Plan and also including a mix of complementary office, civic, hotel, residential, and recreation and entertainment uses. The proposed Master Plan identifies the specific parameters for the design and quality of overall future development of the project site, establishes permitted and conditionally permitted uses, and defines a staged development review process allowing for the future development of commercial, office, hotel, civic, and residential uses on land that is currently designated in the General Plan for residential and business park uses.

The specific mix of land uses that will be developed on the project site will be fully defined in Stages 2 and 3 of the Staged Development Process (described in Chapter 5 of the Master Plan).

The City has determined that the Leal Master Plan will require preparation of an EIR to address the potential environmental impacts resulting from the project. As a result, the City has not prepared an Initial Study as permitted in Section 15060(d) of the CEQA Guidelines.


Project Impacts: The Draft EIR evaluates the potential impacts that would result from implementation of the proposed project, including the short- and long-term effects of the changes on the environment. The Draft EIR also evaluates the potential for the project to cause direct and indirect growth-inducing impacts, as well as cumulative impacts. Mitigation has been proposed for those impacts that are determined to be significant.

The approach to mitigation in the Draft EIR consists of an inventory of mitigation measures that will apply to every subsequent development plan and/or project submitted in Stages 2 and 3 of the Staged Development Process within the Master Plan area (Leal Master Plan Mitigation Program).

The Draft EIR identifies impacts that require mitigation in the following topic areas: Transportation and Traffic; Air Quality; Aesthetics, Light, and Glare; Noise; Biological Resources; Cultural Resources; and Hazards and Hazardous Materials. Significant and unavoidable impacts and cumulatively considerable impacts have been identified for the following the environmental issue areas: Transportation and Traffic; Air Quality; and Noise.

The proposed project site is not on any of the sites enumerated under Government Code Section 65962.5 and is not a hazardous waste facility, land designated as hazardous waste property, or a designated hazardous waste disposal site as reported on the California Department of Toxic Substances Control EnviroStor website (http://www.envirostor.dtsc.ca.gov/public/).


Public Review Period: In accordance with Section 15087 of the CEQA Guidelines, this Public Notice is posted to officially notify the public, public agencies, responsible and trustee agencies, that the required 45-day public review period will commence on Thursday July 23, 2015 and conclude on Monday September 7, 2015. Any written comments (via e mail or letter) on the Draft EIR must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing day of the comment period. Written comments may be submitted to:

City of Eastvale Planning Department

Attn: Eric Norris, Planning Director

12363 Limonite Ave, Suite 910

Eastvale, CA 91752

Comments can be emailed to enorris@eastvaleca.gov (please include “Leal Master Plan EIR Comments” in the subject line). The deadline for mailed comments also applies to email comments.

Information Courtesy of the City of Eastvale. To view the map of the Leal Property, visit http://www.eastvaleca.gov/modules/showdocument.aspx?documentid=3889

Eastvale: Socially Speaking

By Sarah Sanchez

Eastvale – As we’re winding down from a month of birthdays, weddings, barbeques, and family, it’s time to check the social media avenues to see what news we missed over the weekend. Don’t know where to go? Well now you can find out the latest news and events by following us on our Facebook page (facebook.com/EastvaleCommunityNews) and our website (www.anapr.com).

Trending topics last month included an exclusive interview with our new Eastvale City Manager, pictures of the new Ronald Regan Elementary School, a full story about the future Goodman Commerce Center, and a recap of the Eastvale San Antonio Medical Center grand opening. Eastvale residents also beamed with pride when we announced that Roosevelt High School was honored with the California Gold Ribbon Schools Award and that our very own “Dr. D” was announced as Principal of the Year.

The posts that sparked heated conversation last month were the results of a DUI Checkpoint and a Planning Commission Public Notice for a proposed 99 Cent Store in Eastvale. Check out the full article about the 99 Cent Store by visiting http://www.anapr.com.

Also, make sure to check our Facebook page weekly, as we post new events, yard sales, and stories throughout the week. Every Thursday, we post local yard sales for the weekend and allow you to post your own yard sale in the comments. On Fridays, we post the weekend events and link our new monthly calendar, which consists of a variety of meetings, events, and outings in the surrounding areas. We also post the online version of the full Eastvale Community Newspaper for you to download or print out.

Don’t forget to LIKE our page at Facebook.com/EastvaleCommunityNews, Follow us on Instagram at @EastvaleNews and subscribe to our website at anapr.com. Use #ILoveEastvaleNews to tell us why YOU love Eastvale News.

Keep on Trending, Eastvale!

Inland Empire: ERHS Student Named Athlete Of The Year

Jasmyne Graham is California Girls Track & Field Standout

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

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

Staff Reports

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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