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Home My WebLink AboutReporter Summer 2006-"„- � i V i` Y 11L iJL ♦� 1lJ i 1 i1�111d 1 Z�i i 11 V V V li great moment in Rancho Cucamonga's history has has begun on the stage rigging system. ' arrived—the inaugural season is set for the Lewis Family The Cultural Center at Victoria Gardens will also be home to ,�Playhouse at theVictoria Gardens Cultural Center. the Ciry's second full service public library. s�" -' The Victoria Gardens Cultural Center is a unique fusion +� of the 536-seat Lewis Family Playhouse, a new public library, and an event space, all under one roof. The Cultural Center will be a major anchor to the 1.5 million square feet of shopping and dining at Victoria Gardens. Billed as the place "where dreams come to life," the Lewis Family Playhouse announced a wide array of perform- ances that will delight and entertain families, adults, schoolchildren, college students, and the young-at-heart. The inaugura12006- 2007 season ranges .,... �erformers such as Sheena Easton and the Capitoi Steps to kid-oriented attractions like the Tap Kids and Jim Gamble Puppets and engaging, community theater such as Big River and Thornton Wilder's Our Town. Along with the stage performances, the Lewis Family Playhouse will also offer theater workshops with lessons including acting, singing, dancing, stage lighting, set design, and costuming. The Playhouse will have a close relationship with regional school districts through curriculum resources, interactive field trips, and exclusive school-only performances. Meanwhile, construction continues toward the summer grand opening of the Victoria Gardens Cultural Center.The windows are in, the drywall is done, the painting is underway, and installation =:� �� . �' , '�, a__.r�� E� NISTORiC �:J � � � . �,�', �.-� 66 �:� ;�;��.�� __ �� ` �" �� ,.��:._�_,! �ioute 66 � `� �, Leap Foitivar� p. 4 �v-� for Animal �helter p. 3 � tiE . t _ � ��_I ' �--G`f� , ii i � �, 11 n: ��fJ-6 � ; r, _�;�h '� a'' �� Q s! ` _: =�� I' ^� �, `� � ,. � � �� 'r� � � ; �� -, �` �� . � ` s, � . �.r ;,� �-" ,..;�'" �'. � �� " a� : '� � ,, � �s �� '�� See Library page 2 ' Lewis Family Playhouse Inaugural Season Tickets Available Now! Temporary Box Office Location: RC Theatre Arts Center , 9791 Arrow Route, Rancho Cucamonga, CA For more information visit our web site at www.lewisfamilyplayhouse. com Box Office: (909) 477-275?, + 2006-2007 Season Highlights Sheena Easton Tap Kids Miss Nelson is Missing Jim Gamble Puppets Capitol Steps Seussical Sing-a-long Sound of Music Peking Acrobats Charlotte's Web The Spencers:Theater of Illusion The Smothers Brothers �,�..^ _:, � The Foreigner ; �, �.� �I � � �'" �`/f ¢qp � �i1 � �..� `� `. x' _. � � t�: �:�� . ��.>., �; . 4 �-/� Teens \ �'`� ., . Give Back p. 5 �atersafe ��.� Summer p. � ` /, �/ � � PETS FEATLTRED ON � ;� �VWW.RCPETS.COM Do you want to adopt a pet? Lookulg for a lost pooch or kitry? Do 5�ou want to show }�our love of animals by vohmteering? Or are }�ou just seek- ,. ing the latest pet eare information? Rancho Cucunonga's new web site— rcpets.com— is the pet resource of choice for � Raticho Cucamonga resi- `"'' " �� ; � �.,-�-�,� dents. It is all part of the ��-,�� new progranl at the �� i Cit��'s Animal Care �; �� a'f, ., AdoptionCenter. �,`M.=. ��`�H � �: �� , �- �� h ��.�� , , ` ` � , .j V__ --_. � � �� ry 1 � � �� , �' ___`. ��tJ , � �_� J�� - ..— '�_ �, � �` p e � �. OPER.A.TION PET � . � N Y � �} �k�� ir("��""f�$ K�� ...,, .�� - ry� PRO ECT GIVES A GIFT OF ., J `` LOVE TO SHELTER ANIMALS �' LOVEABLE AVAILABLE �� ;: _ � On Wednesday, March 29th � �� ` �� - �; �„ � � the Ciry of Rancho Cucamonga �� 4 � x �a'r � € � „�'�—�s , g,,,- �. ��a�, z�. � opened its doors to the commn- ` � '� �� , � � , g „ � nity for "Operation Pet Project:' r .� � - .� .; � ;�;;� � � , � , ; � .� � �;' This exciting � event drew � � � � -�-. �', �, , �. � ,�! � � � ,� �� more than 60 volunteers to ,,�� , _ = � , � k� 9w� • ' Central Park to spend a fun-filled ��,_ � , �` � � �� afternoon making Ulankets and '_ _ �� treats for the pets at the Rancho � �. ,� ` " � -� ' , Cucamonga Animal Care � ! *' ` ,�..- r , , �� / R ' � ��.�� Adoption Center. f'"' �-- � � Animal lovers came in all after- �.-��r.�, E _ -�� -_ noon and into the evening to ^�� spend one hour or, in some cases, several hours making cat and dog blankets to make die stay of pets at the center more comfortable.The family event also Central to the web F�'�� yJme �� created treats for the animals to enjoy. site is RC PetsAvailable, � Frt,F �,�� :� "Operation Pet ProjecY'will be one of many on-going opporttuuties for.the personal profiles and ,�„L ��,v`�° �-�� communiry to participate as part of the Ciry's new �� pictures of lovable, � .�,.. " � �>, � �� Animal Ca�e and Services Program.TheAnimal , �� 4,z � adoptable a�nal resi- �,� � �.�, � � � Cue 8�Adoption Center,whieh transitioned � �� `� ' � �` �� dents You'll defitutely "" �� ''�"�°"' -"�� '�' �� fi•om a County operation to a City opera- � �,�Y: want to adopt a new ;� ��' � � member of the family. If you've lost a pet, or you've found one, the RC Pets Lost and Fotmd section of the web site will put you on the path to a reunion. And you can jtmlp in and show your love by voltmteerulg or donatulg at RC Pet Pals. ' Meanwlule, the RC Pets Academ5� offers a wide range of important information—pet care, classes, programs, and clinics. G � � �-- ��, tion in May 2006, has truly become a/ �� -� ° \ � commtuuty shelter and offers plenty of � � x`; .,w ' � opportunities for c�ommtuiiry involve � , �.� ��'� � ment. These include a strong vohu�teer prog��am, a fostei �r ��.,, , care program, working with rescue groups, and commtuut��- , ,�, � {' s based fundraising: � ��;�W, ��-�� , �� VICTORIA GARDENS LIBRARY ON TRACK FOR S�ER OPENIlv� The new libraiy will double the librar5� resources in the Ciry. Opening as a part of the Victoria Gardens Cult�lral Center ui the Sununer of 2006, the library will have a technology center and teen scene area.The library will feature an amazing eollection of 40,000 children's books, 40,000 new adlllt books, 14,000 media items, 5,000 books for yonng adults, and a special collection of � 3,000 pei�forming arts materials to support tlleater activities. The Cultural Center also features a meeting and event center— � Celebration Hall. The Hall offers both conference facilities and banquet space for special occasions. The lobbies connecting the Playhouse and ''� `� T Library has a"main street" theme with vibrant colors ancl storefronts. R A N C H O C U C A M O N G A a R E P O R T E R ^ �L O O G LE� FoR � F R H w o ��c o CUCAMONGA ANIMAI. CARE ,- - �r,,,�, � ��- OPTION ENTER � �� .. . G... „ �, ., * �''f The Rancho Cucamonga Animal Care and Adoption Center has been transformed. •�=an �'��'" •` .� �� ` Visitors will notice the difference immediately.The center is now an inviting park-like environment complete �,�{ �,�_� ��:; �� with new paint, furniture and features, animal-themed murals and a welcoming visiting area. � , a ��, �, �<; ��°� : �.�' But the changes run deeper than a gorgeous, refurbished faciliry. �s '��'''" � On the animal side of the equation, Rancho Cucamonga has adopted the goal of moving toward a"no kill" i `:, ,\ �, facility. All adoptable animals will be lcept until they find new, loving owners. On the human side of the equa- �� n � �� _, ��. yw ,�� „��r �� y�E f__ tion, the center has become a Ciry-run facility after many years of contracting the service to San Bernardino �`:- � �; � County.This transition has meant the hiring of all new personnel and the purchase of over 2,000 items, every- ��' thing from leashes to computer systems, field vans to file folders. �'` � � �� , Behind all of these changes are the needs of Ciry residents and the well-being of animals.The goals are � �,� �-� E' " �`�.r:, to keep animals healthy and well-behaved, increase adoptabiliry, improve the shelter's delivery of servic- '� � �� -� ��-='�� i es, and promote a proactive public image.All of this translates into more animal lives saved. � `� � �� *� j The newly developedAnimal Care and Services Program is based on three main areas: '�¢� °_ ��,r.__'' Pro rams That Decrease the Number o Animals Enterin the Shelter _ � _ ... g .f g �� ;�; _�, Spay/neuter is the cornerstone of this successful lifesaving effort and will quickly lead to fewer animals ��; entering the shelter system.Additionally, residents can be taught how to successfully keep their pet or fmd ' 1 ' an alternative good home for them without sending them to the shelter. ;_ Programs That Increase the Number of Pets Adopted These programs include: hosting adoption fairs; increasing visibiliry of the shelter in the community; developing a large vohinteer program and foster care network; strengthening partnerships with rescue groups; and increasing animal adoptabiliry through trauung and socialization; remodeling the shelter into a warm, " microchipping all adopted animals. Programs That Improve the Quality of Life for AnimaCs at the Shelter Toys, blankets, and treats are all on the list, as well as dog walking, bathi socializing, training, and medical care. For information on how you can help the animals at theAnimal Care &Adoption Center call (909) 466-PETS (738�.There are lots of ways to help from donating money or time as a vohmteer to becoming a foster pet parent or donating supplies. �;�� RC PETs T� UP READING PROGRAM "Paws, Claws, Scales & Tales" is the theme for the statewide California summer reading program and Rancho Cucamonga is jumping right in. In fact, the animal-based theme has prompted The Rancho Cucamonga Library and the City's new Animal Care & Adoption Center to put together a cooperative effort to promote reading, writing, and ani- mal rescue. In addition to a reading list based on animal themes, the "Paws, Claws, Scales &Tales" Program will see visits from RC Pets staff and its animal residents and jointly sponsored animal adoption fairs. The statewide summer reading program begins June 26 and continues through mid-August. IYs essentially a reading club for kids, in which every child receives weekly rewards, a summer's end goody bag, a certificate of participation, and a big celebration party. This year's summer end cele- bration will be held at the Ciry's fabulous new Library location at the Victoria Gardens Cultural Center. The goal tlus year is to ha�e all participating children read at least 20 minutes per day five days a week. In past years, Rancho Cucamonga Archibald Library, one of the state's busiest, and the Library Bookmobile have had as many as 2,500 partici- pating kids read more than ten thousand books over the summer. In addition to the kid's theme of "Paws, Claws, Scales & Tales," teens ha�e their own summer theme:"Creature Features °And the library is also looking for teen volunteers over 14-years-of age to help with the program. For more information on the summer reading program, or to ask about being a teen volunteer, contact the Rancho Cucamonga Library Children's Department at (909) 477-2720, extension 5025. C � CODE ENFORCEMENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Help keep Rancho Cucamonga a beautifiil city. The City Code Ei�forcement Division is looking for part-time volun- teers to assist in the field with tasks such as sign and graffi- ti abatement.And don't fret, the tricky public contact work is left to the fiill-time professionals. High standards for code enforcement lead to successful, high qualiry communities such as Rancho Cucamonga. Safety and high quality of life go hand-in-hand with well- maintained residential and business areas. ThaYs why the City is reaching out to the community. It's all part of the larg- er, ongoing program called "Working Together to Promote an Attractive Community." On May 6, 2006, Rancho Cucamonga's fifth Neighborhood Clean-up Day filled four forry-yard roll-off bins as communi t y volunteers and Ci ry staff hel ped pro per- ry owners dispose of unwanted debris, unwanted items, and overgrown vegetation. For more information on the Volunteer Program, please contact Julie Lobos at (909) 477-2700, extension 4255. � ==�s. x.. ,�. COM'' As part of its Awarc Program, �1ie Ciry is g Rancho Cuca�nor `` �comments. P _ (909) �__,_.: � 4.� Mo�R Ro� �T A FA E�r' R G s c IN .C. Historic Route 66 through , �- Rancho Cucamonga is � �� , � ��C undergoing a facelift. >�" t: � J� `� ' 4 Drivers on "the mother � � � � r�� road"—also known as � �.A � Foothill Boulevard in the City—are sure to have � .;,� � noticed the lushly land- ��,� � ,�� ,� _ , �,�, ��'i� Ji scaped, raised median { �'� � �"�` �� . �. �� islands between Vineyard �� "� Avenue and Interstate 15 4.�� ;s and period-themed decora- �'�7�� 3� � �' < ,-x � �;= � tive lamp posts between �'�� ,�`� j�` a� "`�fi� � � s ;�, �,., � � � Rochester and I-15. In addi- t � �� ,� . tion, Route 66-themed icons ;��,,� � 4�.�:� ,N� ,�� ,# � a�� and bus shelters have been � '�� ` � �. 5� ��; ;' ? _ � .n > � '�' £� � r ,�� :d Jy .f �-. S. � Y! � installed along the corridor � �� ,- �� r� � �, ��„ � �� by private developers. �-,� �' -�` �, �s' � ; �`� r" ��. � �` ��,x `� "� �"�: °r The lovely improvements �� ,� �,� Y � t ati� . r � � . along the historic road have �,, � x ,� , ,, �,a � Y� ''� ��a. �. � been a while in coming.The �� ;,�� "- •�'� � � ' �� City's fbrward-looking Visual N - ,;, b � �,�t �:� � r .,�� ` � Improvement Plan was y r- � ,� � ,� � _ � `� _- adopted by City Council in ',� �`` '` 2002, But many of the plan's ``� f r''�'��'�� ,,�+� '` `'�' elements were not allowed by Caltrans as being outside of the standards for state highways, which then controlled Route 66. So the fix for Route 66 had to wait until Rancho Cucamonga assumed responsibility for its portion of Route 66 in 2003. Since then, the City and the Redevelopment Agency have spent over $2 million on enhancements to Route 66, truly a national treasure.And it won't end here.The City is developing a new project to widen Foothill from Vineyard to Grove. It incorporates such features as a Rancho Cucamonga gateway arch that entirely spans the roadway. � ta N c�-� o � � e p, rw o r�s � t� � fF� �� o �. -r� E a o �� n � � � � � � � � �� . �i � �r�� ,� �ACIFIC ELECTRI� Get your bikes ready. From rail to trail, a bicyclist's dream is becoming a realiry. Work is underway to transform a 21-mile stretch of the old Pacific Electric Rail Line into a beau- tiful bike path. Already, two short segments of the trail have been completed in Rancho Cucamonga— near Milliken Avenue and Day Creek Boulevard. Both of these have been rerouted to signalized crossings of these busy streets. Meanwhile, design is complete for a stretch of the trail between Amethyst and Archibald and segments between Archibald and Rochester. The Ciry plans to put those segments ;,�_" �� out for construction bids this year. Eventually, bicyclists will be able to ride from Claremont to Rialto along the bike and walk ing trail. The trail will also connect with a 6.9 �" mile rail trail project planned from Claremont to San Dimas. - /� � I�A.NCHO CUCAMONGA TEENS GIVE BACK THROUGH T. R.A. C.: "TEENS RECRF.ATION ACTIVITY CLUB" From helping ill children and visiting senior citizens to decorating Rose Parade floats, Rancho's teens are malang a difference, It's all part of T.R.A.C.—the Teen Recreation Activiry Club. T.R.A.C. is a Ciry-sponsored volunteer club for teens in grades six through ten. The club meets at the Lions West Community Center at 4:00 p.m. every third Wednesday of the month. TR,A.C. teens jump in and help. Here are a few examples from just the past few months. The teens made i�;�Y:, ��=�-��, six blankets for Project Linus, a non-profit arganization that makes blankets for seriously ill children � facing organ transplants, heart surgery, AIDS, burns, and child abuse treatment in local hospitals. Then r � r the teens changed gears and volunteered time to help decorate floats for the Rose Parade. i �' In January, T.R.A.C. members continued their good will by coolting up a tasty meal of penne � h� pasta, meatballs, salad, and dessert for families at the Loma Linda Ronald McDonald House. ��' The Ronald McDonald House provides a home-away-from-home atmosphere for families of �j critically ill and injured children receiving medical treatment. � �: After malang the home-cooked meal, some teens chatted with the families while others ��.'. entertained the children with games and diversions. "T.R.A.C. did such an excellent job," said Daniel Schnieder, Rancho Cucamonga's Communiry Services Supervisor, "that they have - �° been invited back by the Ronald McDonald staff and families for a repeat performance." Club members also assist senior citizens. In fact, the teens make a monthly visit to the V�illa Del Rey Senior Assisted Living faciliry. They socialize, learn a bit of history, and take part in games, bingo, and arts and crafts. For more information about T.R.A.C., call (909) 477-2760, extension 2388. CAMONGA "SOUGHT AFTER" OFFICE ��CUTIVE "The Executive Suites at Haven," a Class A office devel- opment offering 56 individual high-end executive suites, is a perfect example of Rancho Cucamonga's upscale office boom.The 15,758-square-foot office development is pa�t of a fotu�-building campus called the"Palmae Business Center." It is aimed at providing office stutes to the many top-end companies who now seek an Inland Empu•e pres- e n c e— a n d w an t t h e p r e s t ig e o f a R an c h o a d d r e s s. - "I've heard Haven Avenue called `the Wilshire ; Boulevard of the Inland Empire,"'said KarenAlthaus of Executive Suites. "Eveiything we see leads us to believe that's the case. Image conscious businesses � want to be in Rancho Cucamonga. Class A office � space is taking off." � t The Fxecutive Suites at Haven features office �__ amenities indicative of the top end companies that are snapping up office space in the hot Rancho � Cucamon ga market. For rents ran gin g from $840 to ;._ $2>500 per month, the private offices will enjoy pro- ;,, fessional reception seivices, high speed broadband � r internet access, digital phone system, color copi- �� er/printers, and conference rooms with video con- ; ferencing, telecol�ferencing, and flush-motmted �_ ___ high resolution plasma monitors. The Rancho Cucamonga's Redevelopnlent Agency has beeu part of the enguie drivulg the ciry's office boom. "Ciry staff a�e so professional and so active ui supporting quality projects,° said I�aren Althaus, properry manager for Fxecutive Stutes. The developer of the Pahnae Busuiess Center agrees. "Haven is prime real estate space," said Joe Ledesma of Rancho Cucamonga-Uased firm Ledesma and Meyer Constiliction.ThaYs wh�� Ledesnia latulched the fotu-build- ing, master-plaiuied office campus, and thaYs why lus firm is retaitvng one of the buildings as theu headquarters. "Ra�lcho Cuca�nonga is the fiiture and this office park our home," said Ledesma, "That's why we're l�utting a lot more into tlus project. We've gone for a classic, tuneless look, and all steel eonstruction, uid a lot of quality touches like water feattues ancl fabulous night lightulg. We've even bttilt a lunch Uarbeque area so we can cook some hot dogs and burgers �uld enjoy tlle landscaping:' The Pahuae Business Center totals 73,000 square feet of office space and is fully leased well before completion. , �� " �-- --� �r' The Ciry of Rancho � � � = ; "' ;'� ��!� _ � Cucamonga is the"sought after "� ��- - 5; ,� � address" for office space in the — ,� �� ,� , �� : �� ''� Inland Empire, according to ;��: F� i � , real estate investment broker- ��s � �' - �w`��-�`��, �;� '� «�''� age firm Marcus & Millichap. �; C1ass A offices attract pres- � � � � ��' - e.�. � , '� yl tige companies and create �: '��"" �,�"��" ' economicopportuniry.High- �. "� ,�. �� ,`,, �� paying jobs follow quality � '� � ��n�� _ �wr � "�� offices. And highly paid � � � � j : employees spend their ',�' � 4� �� money at Ciry businesses. IYs �f�" � a cycle of prosperiry. ��'�� - ,�" � ��%� � �� The national firm Marcus �� ,� ��' �! & Millichap. singled out ` i Rancho Cucamonga as the �{ � � , / j / i sought-after address due to � � �' � the "upscale shopping destina- �, ; � " �' #� i tions and restaurants" and � ` ' � proximiry to Ontario } �'� ��``�. International Air rt. The N ��'� � �' � po � report predicts tenant demand �� 1 for office locations in the Ciry -----_ , , °' � will remain high and revenue growth strong. In fact, Rancho Cucamonga is in the midst of an office construction boom, says Linda Daniels, Redevelopment Agency Director. "With more than 2.5 million square feet of office space either currently available or under construction, we are seeing a great deal of interest from companies that are looking to relocate or expand""We're seeing more office," summarized Daniels, "and we want more" Meanwhile, the office boom continues. Office space in Rancho has iricreased by: 12 percent per year for the last three yearS.And another half million square feet is cur- rently planned or under construction. Upcoming projects include Haven Parlc—two 75,000-square-foot office buildings at Haven Avenue and Fourth Street, and Foothill Gateway and Rancho CucamongaTown Square, offering 170,000 square feet of space in the heart of the ciry's retail commercial corridor. Rancho Cucamonga's desirable office address has also attracted major investors. In January,Argus Realry Investors acquiredTheAtrium at Empire Lakes, 390,484 square feet of two-story office space set in a lushly landscaped park setting. San Clemente-based Argus is one of the new breed of sawy commercial real estate investment firms that concentrate on acquiring, financing, and managing institution- al-grade investment properties, from high-rise office towers to sprawling industrial parks. Their new acquisition—The Atrium at Empire Lakes— is nearly 100 percent leased, with a tenant roster that includes Ameriquest Mortgage, State Farm, UPS, Hire Right, and NorthAmerican Medical Management. "When we saw the opportunity to purchase a buIlding with a Rancho Cucamonga address we seized it," said Jean Murphy,Argus's senior vice president of acquisitions. `°The Atrium at Empire Lakes has an employee-friendly design and Rancho Cucamonga is the perfect location for attracting and retaining highly skilled labor." R A N C H O C U C A M O N G A ° �►ANCHO CUCAMONGA' S AEROSPACE FIRMS ��1CH AROUND THE GLOBE Rancho Cucamonga's aerospace firms reach around the globe and into space.And while they provide the world with high-tech expertise they also create high-paying jobs here in the City. Three examples from among many are Emrise Corporation, Gentex, and Precision Aerospace. High-tech aerospace firm Emrise Corporation runs its operations from a headquarters on Ha�enAvenue. Emrise is also in the top five fastest-growing companies in the Inland Empire, according to a Business Press annual report. The company is a muld-national maker of defense and aerospace electron- ics and commtuucations equipment with manufacturing operations in the U.S., England, France, and Japan. From wheel hub temperatt�re monitors in Et�ropean high speed trains and low profile switches on the Airbus A380 to optic fiber transmission equipment in FAA control towers across the United States, Emrise products have a behind-the-scenes presence across the globe. In addition to its main headquarters on Haven Avenue, Emrise also employs 3g people in a 15,000-square-foot manufacturing plant in the Ciry. The plant makes high-tech digital and rotary switches for defense, aero- space, and communications applications. "We find Rancho Cucamonga to be an excellent location," said Emrise CFO Randolph Foote, standing in the coinpany's glass-walled foyer. "We're close to the airport, close to hotels, and frankly our out-of town guests fmd themselves surrounded by restaurants and lugh qualiry shopping.This is a perfect situation for a mt�ltinational firm" Gentex Corporation is another example of aerospace success. When SpaceShipOne rocketed into space, becoming the first private manned spacecraft to climb to over 69.6 miles above the earth's surface, it took a vital piece of Rancho Cucamonga along for the voyage. The two pilots used air and respiratory systems manufactured by Rancho's Gentex Corporation. "Failure is not an option in our business,° said Rob McCay, vice president and general manager of res piratory systems. Not only dic SpaceShipOne make two consecutive saf space flights, but took home the $10 millio Ansari X space flight prize. SpaceShipOne's air masks and respirato systems were among the 15,000 to 20,0� lugh tech air masks mani�factured each yf in Gentex's 45,000-square-foot Ranc Cucamonga plant. Since 1992, the compar operation in Rancho has supplied a majo of such equipment for the United St military, as well as servulg other clients aro the world. R E P O R T E R • Z O O G _ :�_ _ __ : _s �_.� �.� . ,,, __ , _ _ �$,,�� _1 _ g _ .. � f3� ,,... , ... v ��, , - - _ "We're very pleased to be in Rancho Cucamonga," said McCay. "The ciry has a great ear for listening to business concerns. There's a business round table, the Redevelopment Agency does a good job, and the infrastructt�re is strong" Gentex has been located in Rancho Cucamonga for thirteen years. "Over that time the pool of white collar workers has grown larger and larger.The quality of life here is very good.A lot of our people are living in nice houses along the foothills" Meanwhlle, Rancho Cucamonga's Precision Aerospace Corporation has reached international success one-thousandth of an inch at a time. The Rancho Cucamonga company is one of a handfiil of experts world- wide in what is known as "chemical milling and machining:' The process uses. special solutions to etch and shape metal parts in e�tremely precise ways—wing leading edges, structural airframe components, engine nacelles, and thousands of other high-tech parts. The rest�lt of these capabilities is a client list that reads like a who's who of world aircraft technology: Airbus, Bell Helicopter, Boeing, Cessna, DeHavilland, GE :raft Engines, Gulfstream, Lockheed Martin, -throp Gnunman, Pratt Whitney, Raytheon, ls Royce, and SikorskyAircraft. "We manufacture items that go in just about ery aircraft in the world," summarizes ecisionAerospace president James Hudson, iD. It's an accurate statement. A quick tour f the plant—set in the city's Jersey oulevard industrial area—reveals parts nderway for Boeing's "Dreamliner" aircraft, he new U.S. Joint Strike Fighter, and �t�rope's Airbus. The firm was launched in 1989 in Rancho Cucamonga by Hudson and a part- ner."We quit our jobs, mortgaged our hous- es, and started the company," he said. "We thought, the worst that could happen is that we'd lose everything" Instead, a world- wide clientele now beat a path to Precision Aerospace's 70 skilled employ- ees and 80,000-square-foot plant on a ten- acre campus. � f, � ,, �: _ _ . , � ��,� �_ . m.. _ — �; �, � � .. . _ -s-d. .�. � ti `�-�,�....-�.�� = :�_ �� 1 A1 Ll� V111 L lJ V l�ililLlO. Rancho Cucamonga wants you to have a fim, fabulous, and very safe summer.As the weather warms up, swimming in a cooi refresh- ing pool is a great way to beat the heat.Avoid dangers in and around water to ensure an enjoyable summer. The statistics are startlulg-drowning is the leading cause of death for clvldren ages one to four in San Bernardino County. Child drowning incidents continue to happen in Rancho Cucamonga, yet they are 100 percent nrPVPntahle. vays keep your eyes on your ld when he or she is near water. ake an active role in your child's safery by concentrating on watching the water. Reading a magazine, chatting on the phone, or socializing near the water can distract you long enough for tragedy to strike. Simply being nearby when a cluld is swimming in a pool or spa is not good enough.Adults often think,"I'll hear a splash or scream if my iild is in danger," but most vnings occur without a sound. �n �ac�, medical personnel refer to drowning as the "sIlent tragedy." Recent studies show that nearly 9 out of 10 children who drowned were being supervised when the incident occurred. Unfortunately, most adults don't think looking away, even for a brief moment, means inadequate supervision. Pay attention; don't �� "' �� % look away from your child, not �� for a minute, not for a second. ;� �: r� �� Although your child may be ,� _. — able to swim, he or she is not � � drown proof—your supervi- ,� ' 4'� sion is the only thing that can � � =,� protect your child. Xr �" For more information about drowning prevention, �,�,' ` ' � please contact the Rancho � Cucamonga Fire District at _. �� (909) 477-2770. ��. : _� REGION-WIDE CRIME SWEEP Cruninals beware.The new Emergeilcy Operations Center on the third floor of the Rancho Cucamonga Police Department served as headquarters for a five-counry crime sweep in March 2006. The Emergency Operations Center opened in June 2005 with state-of the-art communications, mapping, and visual information display equipment.The goal of the facility is the abIlity to analyze options, tailor responses, and ma�mize the deployment of resources during any emergency or disaster. Rancho's high-end emergency management capabilities attracted the attention of "Operation 22 Green," a three-year investigation centered in Los Angeles.This lead to an ironic situ- ation—a 700-officer round-up of crime suspects across five coun- ties was run from Rancho Cucamonga, long one of the country's lowest crime cities. Federal and local law enforcement officials fanned out across southern California on the morning of March 9 and served 63 search warrants and 22 arrest warrants on people associated with a motorcycle gang. 4n,":' �; www.ci.rancho-cucamonga.ca.us 10500 Civic Center Dr. • P.O. Box 807 • Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729 •(909) 477-2700 • Fax (909) 477-2846 William J. Alexander, Mayor • Diane Williams, Mayor Pro Tem • Rex Gutierrez, L. Dennis Michael, Sam Spagnolo, Council Members