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Across Rancho Cucamonga, bands are tuning up,
dancing shoes are getting a polish, and singers are
practicing their scales. It's all to support the Rancho
Cucamonga Library and Performing Arts Telethon 2011.
The extravaganza will broadcast live from the Lewis
Family Playhouse in the Victoria Gardens Cultural
Center on March 19th and 20th.
Carried by Charter Communications on Channel 3,
the telethon is also once again being streamed over the
Internet and can be viewed around the world by accessing
http://telethon.cityofrc.us.
Throughout the two-day broadcast, viewers will enjoy
bands, dancers, young singers—non-stop entertainment
featured around books, literacy, and the performing arts.
Telethon 2011 will showcase and raise money for the
fabulous services and programs offered at the Rancho
Cucamonga Libraries. Donors to Telethon 2011
will receive special "thank you" gifts including books
and DVDs.
This year, funds raised through Telethon 2011 will go to
the purchase of new books and eacciting programs for the
whole family. In past years, money from the Telethon has
supported treasured library efforts such as the purchase
of new books for the bookmobile, created the Back to
Basics reading and writing tutoring program for children,
supported a technology center, and funded the Adult
Literacy Program, storytimes, and lots and lots of new
books. In today's economic climate, libraries across the
country are getting busier and busier, and the Rancho
Cucamonga Libraries are no exception. Supporting the
telethon underwrites the essential programs and services
the Library offers each and every day and keeps the
Library thriving!
Pledging to the Telethon can be done by phone during
the event by calling (909) 477-READ. Pledges in advance
can be made through Paypal on the Telethon web page at
http://telethon.cityofrc.us or by mailing your check to the
Rancho Cucamonga Library Foundation, 7368 Archibald
Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730. For further
information, call (909) 477-2720, extension 5040.
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The multi-community cable television series features
some of the most interesting, exciting and inviting
'locations in the two-county area. Inland Empire
Explorer is produced by Rancho Cucamonga-based
CQProductions. The program will have channel surfers
landing on their local government access cable stations in
no time at all.
Inland �mpire Explorer has a lively, unique, man-on-
the-street approach that can be credited to the show's
host, Joel Greene. He's a television veteran who created
and has hosted and produced more than 120 episodes of
the nationally syndicated PBS program Curiosity Quest.
Inland Empire Eaplorer is a cooperative effort by various
cities including Rancho Cucamonga. It allows viewers
to learn about many of the attractions and amenities
available in the Inland Empire. A total of 24 episodes will
be produced for the program's first season, highlighting
multiple Inland Empue locations in every episode.
The Rancho Cucamonga Redevelopment Agency (on
behalf of the City) became involved in the Inland Empire
Explorer project to supplement its marketing efforts that
focus on regional tourism. The fresh, fluid "hit-the-road"
TV format provides viewers with a glimpse of different
local venues and encourages them to get out and explore
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all that Rancho Cucamonga and the IE have to offer.
Filming is underway for some of the Rancho Cucamonga
segments that will feature the Victoria Gardens Regional
Town Center, Maloof residence, workshop and gardens
and The Wine Tailor. Other attractions and venues will
be added to the roster of Rancho Cucamonga locations,
and production for these venues will take place in the
weeks to come.
The Inland Empire Explorer segments have begun
airing. Each episode will be cablecast on every
participating community's local government access
channel (Channel 3, Thursday through Tuesday at 8:30
a.m., 3:30 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. in Rancho Cucamonga) so
that residents throughout the Inland Empire are able to
view the program. Residents who may not have access to
local government channels are still able to see the Rancho
Cucamonga segments on the Redevelopment Agency's
website (RCRDA.us/explorer) after airing. All segments
are available on the Inland Empire Explorer website
following their air dates.
One of the best things about the new Inland Empire
E�lorerTV program is that residents will learn about the
numerous Inland �mpire sites and sounds that they then
can go visit in person. �
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T�� �`£=;��., various marketing resources (adverrising, public
���,;�� relations, emai]/mail campaigns, etc.) to target
' ' corporate decision-makers, residents will also be
� i� able to help spread the word by creating their own
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' �, top video will also win an exclusive VIP night in the
' i� City's "skybox" at the Epicenter for an upcoming
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�" �- � slcybox can accommodate the winner and about a
dozen friends and family members.
The style and approach for the video is up to the
individual moviemaker, but the key message that
videographers need to incorporate is that Rancho
Cucamonga is the�lace to do business. Entries can
include information about the business amenities
in town; quality oflife for employees and executives
that live here; easy access to/from the community;
the highly educated workforce;low lease rates for
commercial buildings, etc.
Some individuals may want to take viewers on
a short tour of the community showing examples
of the amenities; some "actor types" may want to
put together a short skit or musiddance video
incorporating key messages; and others may
want to create a humorous animated clip by
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com. Whatever the approach, the more creative
the better! A complete list of tips, demographic
data and instructions are available on the
Agency's website to help participants with ideas
and key message points for making their videos.
Rancho Cucamonga has atlopted the new state required California Green Building Code
(CGBC). It's part of the City's effort to encourage sustainable construction practices. The
City Council action means that new buildings submitted after January 1, 2011 will be
constructed meeting more advanced environmental standards.
Trang Huynh, Rancho Cucamonga Building and Safety
Services Director, says the new code requires the use of
energy and water conservation measures as well as renewable,
recyclable, and recycled materials in the building process.
The CGBC contains both state-mandated requirements
and tv✓o levels of additional voluntary standards. New
mandatory measures address planning and design in site
development, water efficiency, and indoor and outdoor
conservation. They also affect energy efficiency, construction
material conservation and waste reduction. Finally, the
CGBC has requirements for disposal and recycling, building
maintenance and operation, pollutant control, indoor and
outdoor air quality, and environmental comfort.
These are some highlights of the new State required Green Building Codes. For additional information or
questions, contact Building and Safety Services Director at (909) 477-2710.
Comply with the current Tide 24 energy requirements.
Reduce water consumption by twenty percent by either
specifying fixtures that use twenty percent less water, or
by providing a calculation that shows water usage will be
reduced by twenty percent.
Irrigation water use shall have weather-based controllers.
Fifty percent of construction waste is to be recycled.
The bathroom fan shall be controlled by a humidstat, be
Energy Star rated, and vented direcdy to the outside,
unless the fan is part of the whole house ventilation
system.
Whole house eachaust fans shall have insulated covers or
louvers which close when the fan is off: The covers or
louvers shall have a minimum R4.2 insulation.
Heating and AC shall be sized and selected by State
recognized handbooks. The duct sizing shall be done by
using similar handbooks.
Visit: www.RCRDA.us/mybizvideo.
In addition to participating in a fun and creative �;':
competition that helps promote the Rancho y�
Cucamonga business environment, there are a a;'
number of intrinsic benefits that can be realized too s�
For example, residents that have long commutes 41
and would like to work closer to home could benefit
if their current employers were to locate here '
Likewise, if residents desire to have a particular
type of company move into town that could be a
prospective employer, they or someone they know
could benefit from that employment opportunity
too.
So, here we go Rancho! Grab your video camera,
smart phone, flip camera or computer, along with '
your friends and family, and get those creative juices
flowing. And even if you can't make a video, you
can still help get the word out by simply telling your
company's decision-makers about the advantages of ,
doing business in Rancho Cucamonga. After all, �',
everyone has a story to tell...and yours may be the ��
�ne that brings your favorite company to town!
Comply with the current Tide 24 energy requirements.
Provide bicycle parking and changing rooms.
Provide pazking for low-emitting, fuel-efficient, and
carpooUvan pool vehicles.
Reduce light pollution by design lighting such that zero
direct beam light leaves the building site, design exterior
light with light sensors to control from dusk to dawn.
Each plumbing fixture shall meet the twenty percent
minimum water savings.
Wastewater reduction shall be twenty percent minimum.
Outdoor water use shall meet the City adopted landscape
ordinance.
Separate water meters area required for landscaped azeas
between 1000 and 5000 sq. feet. Irrigation controllers for
landscaped azeas between 1000 and 2500 sq. feet shall be
weather based.
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Project owners may voluntazily design new buildings to
exceed the mandatory requirements highlighted above. If so,
they can aim to meet Tier I and II guidelines by complying
with the following:
• Meet all mandatory requuements as specified.
• Design to exceed 2008 Energy Efficiency Standazds by
fifteen percent for Tier I and thirty percent for Tier II.
• Design the project for additional features such as; cool
roofs, pazking for clean air vehicles, 5 other electives for
Tier I and 15 additional electives for Tier II level.
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However the children who discover them in the `'
library think they are just plain fun.
The second grant for $75,000 will allow the
Library and Planning Departments to create
an interactive website to showcase the local
history and historic preservation resources in the °
City. The grant will cover an
interactive historical timeline,
aerial photos, digital stories,
historic photos, and a database
of the historic archives,
and more.
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A partnership between the City of Rancho
Cucamonga and Cucamonga Valley Water District
�(CVWD) has widened the range of learning
opportunities at the Environmental Learning
Center.
In keeping with the goal of the City's Healthy
RC program, the new hands-on activities include
the preservation of natural resources through
waste reduction, staying healthy by eating right
and exercising, and the importance of energy
conservation.
The Envu-onmental Learning Center is an
educational facility where students of all ages
learn first hand about groundwater, the effects
of pollution, native plants, vermicomposting, and
much more. First through 12th grade students
visit the center to learn about water and environmental issues through hands-on activities.
Field trips to the Environmental Learning Center are free to all schools within CVWD's service
area. The learning center aligns with California Curriculum Standards, ensuring that teachers meet
their curriculum goals.
For more information, local school teachers may contact the CVWD Office of Public Affairs at
(909)987-2591.
The first year of partnership between the
City's Healthy RC Kids Program and the
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has been
one of accomplishment.
Healthy Kids, Healthy Communities, a national
program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
(RWJF), has funded 50 communities from across
the country, including Rancho Cucamonga, to
reshape their environments to support healthy
living and prevent childhood obesity. Healthy
RC Kids is a community-led initiative dedicated
to changing policies and environments to support
active living and healthy eating among children
and families, placing special emphasis on reaching
children who are at highest risk for obesity.
December marked the completion of year
one of the four year grant from RWJF, and the
Healthy RC Kids partnership is well on its way
to making the healthy choice, the easy choice for
children and families in Rancho Cucamonga. The
Healthy RC Kids partnership recently celebrated
its accomplishments at a recognition luncheon
where City elected officials addressed the members
and applauded their efforts to help our children
eat healthier and be more active. Through an
eatensive community outreach process, residents
and community organizations identified a number
of strategies to increase healthy eating and active
living opportunities in their neighborhoods. The
Healthy RC Kids Paztnership is committed to
increasing walking and bicycling opportunities for
youth, increasing healthy food options in schools
and child-care settings, exploring opportunities to
develop community gardens and farmers' markets,
and partnering with corner store owners to improve
the availability of healthy, affordable foods.
Parents, students, neighborhood leaders, local
businesses, and other community organizations are
encouraged to visit www.HealthyRC.info for more
information about how to join the Healthy RC
Kids partnership and create meaningful change for
our community.
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First Lady Michelle Obama's initiative "Let's
Move" aims to combat the epidemic of childhood
obesity and raise a healthier generation of kids.
The City of Rancho Cucamonga couldn't agree
more with this important initiative and has many
opportunities for activity and recreation for the
children of our community.
Whether it's a special event � '�' -
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MOVE! You can participate '�j ` - �
in the Healthy RC program
or simply use the playground equipment in our
beautiful parks.
Over the years, thousands of children have
participated in our youth sports programs. We're
thrilled to see graduates of those programs
now bringing their own children to learn the
introductory skill basics of tee-ball, soccer, bowling,
and basketball. Pee Wee programs start at age three
and progress through Youth Sports programs. Our
Youth Sports programs provide an opportunity for�
every child from first time players to veteran league
participants to come together and not just play a
sport, but be part of a team. This teaches teamwork,
, leadership, commitment, and
` most importantly builds self
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member (an added family bonding experience).
Check out recreation classes and programs offered
by the Community Services Department — register
on-line at www.RCpark.com or at the Central Park
Goldy S. Lewis Community Center. Let's Move
Rancho!
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The event was such a success that a panel of
national judges selected Rancho Cucamonga's
Play Day as one of the ten best in the country.
�As a result, Rancho became one of just ten
cities across the country—and the only city in
California—involved a month-long KaBOOM!
get-out-the-vote play-off. Online voting offered a
chance to win grants to help improve community
playgrounds. The City of Rancho Cucamonga
proposed building shade areas over some of the
playground equipment at Lions Park. The idea
is to extend comfortable outdoor playtime on the
equipment, especially during the hot summer
months.
The City asked and you voted! At the conclusion
of the November-long voting process, the Lions
Park Play Day was the second highest vote
getter in the country. Baton Rouge, Louisiana
resourcefully used the power of a sold-out
football audience at Auburn Stadium texting in
votes to surpass Rancho Cucamonga and in the
final two days of voting. As national runner-up,
Rancho Cucamonga was awarded $7,500 toward
playground improvements at Lions Park.
The goal of the September Play Day was to
provide an opportunity for all children who
attended to get at least 60 minutes of play. Each
child explored games at a play station before
rotating to the next one. Many parents got
involved in the day as volunteers for the games
and the stepping stones project. The Play Day
was a family event to build stronger community
bonds with the potential for an even greater
positive community impact.
KaBOOM! is a national non-profit
organization dedicated to helping communities
build playgrounds through grant funding
opportunities. Rancho Cucamonga is proud of
our Play Day event, the children and families that
attended and appreciate the fantastic community
participation in voting every day for a month.
Thanks to KaBOOM!, Mott's, NFL Play 60 and
our community for your efforts!
If you'd like to see a video clip of the fun had at
the 2010 Play Day, you can view the September
Healthy RC show via the City website at
www.CityofRc.us.
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Ringworm is a disease that infects humans, cats,
dogs and other animals. It is known as a"zoonotic
disease." This means that you can get ringworm
�rom your pet. And despite its name, ringworm
or dermatophytosis, the disease is caused by a
fungus, not a worm.
There are three types of fungus that can cause
ringworm in dogs and cats. Microsporum Canis
or M. Canis is responsible for the majority of the
cases. This highly contagious fungus lives in the
surface layers of skin, hair and claws of infected
animals. The fungus is not a normal inhabitant
of the skin. Humans, rabbits and guinea pigs are
among the other species readily affected by M.
Canis. Dogs are less likely to become infected
than cats.
Ringworm is usually transmitted through direct
contact with infected hairs.
Other means of transmission include anything
that can harbor infectious spores, including hands,
clothing, toys, cat carriers, grooming implements,
collars bedding, carpet, scratching posts, furniture,
With the proposed Freedom Courtyard preliminary
project design concept completed, committed
community volunteers have formed a group to make
the vision a reality. The group has started the effort
of raising funds to build this special Veterans / Armed
Forces reflection area. I'undraising dances, restaurant
nights and special events are all on tap in 2011.
Located at Rancho Cucamonga's Central Park, the
Freedom Courtyard design concept was created through
a community-based participatory process that involved
residents, military members and families, veteran's
organizations, and volunteer architects and designers.
Dianna Lee, chairwoman of the Freedom Courtyard
community group launched a"Pass the Boot" drive
at a City Council meeting in late 2010. If every one
of Rancho Cucamonga's 172,000 residents donated a
single dollar, she pointed out, that would Ue enough
money to build this beautiful reflection area to honor
those who serve their country.
As a daughter of a Ueteran, I am so proud to be a
part of tlus amazing project, that was designed through
participation with the community. Veterans, current
soldiers, families of inilitary persomiel cturenfly
serving we had such a great response of participation,"
litter boxes, dishes, clippers, deaning equipment,
and ventilation ducts and filters. Ringworm is very
durlble in the environment and can survive for 18
months or longer. Air currents and dust particles
may also cariy spares.
The average incubation period for ringworm is
2 to 4 weeks, Uut cats can develop lesions at any
tiine from 4 days to 6 weeks following infection. A
dilution of bleach is most commoi�ly used to ltill the
spores in the envuonment.
It is inost common in kittens, longhaired cats,
cats who f ti l t o g r o o m t h e m s e l v e s, o r c a t s t h a t
u-e iminunocompromised because of stress,
malnutrition, parasites, feline leukemia, FIV,
pregnancy, lactation, or other conditions. Ringworm
is not transmitted until after birth, so kittens
less dian two weeks old should not be affected.
The disease itself is mild, consisting of localized
lesions oi�ly. The signs can vary. The classic one is
a circular area of hair loss widl crusts and scaling.
Ringworm may cause large areas of hair loss, with
or without sc�iling or with Uroken, frayed hairs.
shared Lee. "It's a place to not focus on only the past,
but to reflect on the past, thanlc those in current active
duty and provide a place to send a inessage that we
honor those fiitz�re seivice men and women as well." <
The Freedom Courtyard project has mtiltiple purposes.
It will provide a place to honor those who have served
and will seroe our country and offer an educational
opportunity to all who visit the courtyard. It will
create a centralized location for official flag retirement
ceremonies and mark a place where we can reflect upon
and appreciate our freedom.
To assist this wonderful group of community
volunteers in fundraising for the Freedom Courtyard
reflection area at Central Park, you can contact them
via RCI'reedomCourtyardC�gmail.com, or visit
www.CityofRC.us/Freedom for updated information,
project conceptual plans, or donate on-line to this
special project.
Donations can also be accepted at the Community
Seivices Department at City Hall. The Freedom
Courtyard project holds an affiliate status with the
Rancho Cucamonga Community I'oundation, a 501c3
non-profit organization. Donations are a tax deductiUle
chv-itable contribution.
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Rancho Cucamonga, long ranked as one of the safest cities in the cauntry, will be getting even
safer. Increasetl school safety is the focus of a$200,000 Federal grant just received by the City.
The money was awardetl to a multi-party partnership formetl by the City, lacal law enforcement,
the fire district, the County, and area school tlistricts. �
The grant money will be used to improve emergency response in case of a rapidly evolving emergency at an
area high school or junior high school. Examples of such exceedingly rare but possible critical incidents are
earthquakes, fires, flash floods, chemical spills, terrorist attacks, or active shooters.
The program will develop a tactical mapping resource for three high schools and eight junior high schools,
providing increased safety for more than 16,000 students. The computer-based program will provide first
responders to an emergency with dynamic images, floors plans, and 360-degree panoramic views of the schools.
The user-friendly program allows an overview of each school and their floor plans while first responders
are en route to the scene of an incident. It will then help direct rescue teams into enclosed areas, provide
medical response maps including road closure information, and present a common operational picture for all
agencies.
The grant money comes from a Federal government public safety program known as COPS—Community
Oriented Policing Services. The City of Rancho Cucamonga believes in working closely with other agencies.
This successful grant application is just one more example of an innovative partnership at work. Partners in the
program are the City of Rancho Cucamonga, San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department, the Alta Loma
School District, Central School District, Cucamonga School District, Etiwanda School District, Chaffey Joint
Union High School District, and the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District.
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program, the City's Emergency Management
IProgram is once again offering additional
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
Training. Seats are limited and demand has proven
high for this valuable training that instructs citizens
on what to do before, during and after an emergency.
Open to anyone over the age of 18; there are no
fees and registration is first come first serve through
www.rcpark.com.
This training will prepare you to help yourself,
your family and your neighbors when emergency
personnel are not available. Students in the CERT
class learn about emergency preparedness in the
home and workplace, hazard mitigation, small
firefighting resources, and light selrch and rescue
skills. Once finished, you will be able to assist your
family and neighborhood in emergency situations.
Classes are held quarterly and the schedule can
be found in the Grapevine under Emergency
Preparedness.
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Burrtec Waste Industries and the City are !+
-' partnering to give away free landscaping mulch '
to residents for use in their garden.
The Mulch Giveaways will be held on' �
"` Saturday, March 19 and also Saturday, May 21, :;
; 8:00 a.m. �-12:00 noon, at Central Park,11200 ':
Base Line Road, just west of the parking lot;4','
Participants should enter Central Park at the ;
Milliken Ave. entrance. Pollow the driveway to ;
the giveaway area and exit on Base Line. ,
Unfortunately the events will be cancelled ;,
if there is rain. Parricipants must bring their ,j
own containers to haul'away their mulch. No !
commercial customers please. I'or additional ,
information contact the City's �nvironmental .�
Prograins In% Line at (909) 919-2635 �or ;
www.HealthyRC.info.
www.CityofRC.us
10500 Civic Center Dr., P.O. Box 807, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729
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