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Home My WebLink AboutReporter Summer 2007� \�..,. T� � �� r� �. S � . , __, .r'� � ' � ,.i' ��. This summer there'll be a I ,.�„, ��,' ;„�� Ili��1i '�� -�rfrt ",; and Baseball America magazine whole lot of shaking going ��'�°�> � ,� � �`� � named the Quakes winner of on at Rancho Cucamongas �� ,: �, ;'�" � �'-�` � the prestigious Bob Freitas � �� y d Epicenter as loyal fans and �� :�" �- � `�. Award for Franchise Excellence. mascot Tremor help the �£ � �` �w ��'" `�,,�, In 1998 they again reached the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes �. '��''`� _� championships but lost to the celebrate 15 years with the �� ' �' San Jose Giants. Since 2000, City. The Quakes will �,� ,� ��' � they have served as a player � � �= inaugurate their Hall of �`` �,� �°" ' �"' development team for Major Fame with former team ,�� `°�F �;+ { � League BasebalPs Los Angeles members Chicago Cubs lst y} > �'�' " `�`� Angels ofAnaheim. Baseman Derrek Lee, � I �� .,�;� "' ` �. � � � ` �� The Quakes players have Boston Red Sox Pitcher �` _ " `�"" a�� bonded with their community Matt Clement, and Angels ,�� in more ways than just Centerfielder Gary Matthews, Jr. �' �,, �. � �� providing great family fun. Each � Durin the season there will be a "�`"� �� "`� '� T d ak 1 `�" �`'` Jfl 'z' � `�"` �� .,��_�� . `�J � �*'��.� � ��. ��, � ` � ,��- .�� P�� /� g ,,�t�,� �� i Year remor an Qu es p ayers go special giveaway night held for each �:��,�`�'�� - -�'�� to Inland Empire schools to promote t''"" '` � player with fans receiving figurines. ��,,-��,�°'� °� ��,�� ", reading, turn out to supporc Little �, Rancho Cucamonga's field of dreams ;� �''��.� League at opening day games, began in 1992, when fans sent in more ;� ?? �' �� volunteer at local hospitals, and than 200 suggestions for a new name for �`�'°� �, � `°,..D- " �♦ on Grand Slam Day in May, `�?? - the team that had moved to Rancho ` t��'� ��m � �� -' � schools take a special field trip to a � Cucamonga. When the team was ��, `��. �� k,-• : game at the Epicenter. Last year, in christened the Quakes eve hin else fell �� `�"" �� su ort of the Ci 's new mana e- � ' " ,� j .., � h �}{ �� # 1 �� yp� �f4„ . . `�� ,. . ,.�� . �` g � Il�TSII�E � , PP g into place—the ciry-owned stadium was k'! �� .-_ �'�g""'�" ment of the Rancho Cucamonga z named the Epicenter and the Quakes mascot ��, Animal Care and Adoption became the beloved Tremor. _ Center, they sponsored Bark in As far as the relationship between the team _ the Pazk, where pet own- ( �� . and its home fans, it's been an unbroken `"'� ers were encouraged to "�� streak. While they won their first game against `� v� bring their pets to enjoy �� i the High Desert Mavericks on April 8, 1993, what �� k a baseball game and a they really won was the communiry's heart—with ?� _""� , i µ� �{ portion of the proceeds ��A� first season demand for tickets so strong they had to n�� ;:7 °�� went to assist the Animal ��'� � add 442 temporary bleacher seats to accommodate �;;, Center. � j .�. their new fans. In addition to inaugu- By the end of the season they had added �� rating their Hall of Fame, � �� >.�_ permanent terrace seaung that brought the .�_ �-.' 15th anniversary celebrations i �,�� Epicenter's capaciry to more than 6,000 per `"` this season will include 15 i�:� � game, breaking the previous California League , � fireworks shows held at �� \ attendance record by more than 50% at games, the giveaway of a ,� y 331,005—a national record for a"AA" team ",-; a, commemorative 15th �,,` and fourth among "A" teams nationwide. They . '" Anniversary calendar, set the California League attendance record with 446,146 anniversary-themed events `; �� ; in 1995 and were attendance champions in the League during games that will include �� ' ' for nine years straight. . appearances by major leaguers, and giveaways of T-shirts ' i ��1� ��.' and hats with the uakes first season lo o. �� Attendance, however, is only one of the ways the Q g < �,'' R7� , i, Quakes shine. In 1994 they won the California League For more information, be sure to visit �� _ t� �,?. www.rc uakes.com. �� .�� " Championship, beating Modesto three games to one. In q �$ ti�_ �,� �: i/� �-u�c i k . _:�i:': �i,ewis Family Y'layhouse New Season P� 3 ,abrary `�_ng Program' �. 3 Fireworl�s Illegal � � p. 8 1997 their two millionth fan passed through the gates Cucarnonga Grade School, built 1890, Helbnan Avenue and San Bernardzno Raad � .r „ � , �.�� / e, �= � � : , , c, �„� �� ", ;:. .. . .._x. �a`. n ..Dx , � ��/ This year Rancho Cucamonga celebrates 30 years"since its incorporation; the merging of the communities of Etiwanda, Cucamonga, and Alta Loma by voter approval in November 1977. The choices that the Ciry's residents made then, upon incorporation, have guided the development of the Ciry to this day, keeping faith with a vision for the future that focused on careful planning, managed growch, and economic development that have made it possible for the Ciry to grow and prosper. Rancho Cucamonga's history dates much further back than 30 years, how- ever. The City's tradition of vision began when Don Tiburcio Tapia, a successful businessman and judge from Los Angeles, filed an application in 1839 with Mexico°s Governor for California for a plot of land called Cucamonga. Cucamonga is a Shoshone word meaning "sandy place" and is che tribal name of the first Native Americans ro settle the area around 750 A.D. Tapia added the Spanish word "rancho" or cattle ranch when he was granted 13,000 uninhabited acres between Pomona and San Bernardino and starced a thriving cattle business. He built a large adobe home at Red Hill and also started the Cucamonga Rancho Winery, California's oldest winery which today survives as the Thomas Winery at the corner of Vineyard Avenue and Foothill Boulevard. After California became the 31st state in 1850, Tapia experienced financial problems that prompted him to sell to John Rains in 1858. Rains greatly expanded the winery and his new home, the first "burned-brick" house in the counry, became the center of the area's social life and housed the first organized school in the region. The Cucamonga School District, established in 1870, builc the first schoolhouse on the northeast corner of Hellman Avenue and San Bernardino Road twenty years later. The Rains family was beset by problems in the 1860s. The murder of John Rains in 1862 and devastating droughts in 1863-64 caused the rancho to slip into foreclosure by 1870. The vineyard survived, but the rancho phase of Cucamonga's history was over. Isaias Hellman, with a group of San Francisco businessmen, purchased the properry for $50,000 ac a sheriff's sale and divided it into three major sections. One portion was immediately sold to the Cucamonga Company. He later developed and sold the two other portions, one to the Cucamonga Fruit Lands Company and the other to the Cucamonga Homestead Association. His vision was a diversified agricultural economy supported by new transportation and irrigation infrastructure and a new workforce attracted by the prosperiry result- ing from these significant public works. Hellman's vision would face many challenges as the area entered the 20th Century, but the drive and imagination of Rancho Cucamonga's pioneers would meet them head on. Series to be continued in the next issue of the Rancho Cucamonga Reporter. Arcbibald Aventte Footbill Bordevard Elena Regirzrz Wiiae�y, Etiv�rz�tda, 1906 Le�vis Famil P Y la house Y Sets the Sta e for Yo g We're setting the stage for you in the 2007/2008 Season for the Lewis Family Playhouse at Victoria Gardens! The second season of the MainStreet Theatre Company will bring the classic easy reader "Go, Dog, Go!" to the stage: The story and fantasy world of a courageous young girl will come to life in the "Dreams of Anne Frank" and the child in all of us will surely be delighted by the Roald Dahl favorite "The BFG" {Big I'riendly Giant). Special Guest Performers for 2007/2008 include Rich Little, Collin Raye, I<enny Loggins, David Sanborne, and the retum of Rocliapella. As we enter our second year of making dreams come to life onxhe Lewis -- Family Playhousestage, help us coneinue our inomentum by bringing the 1: whole family to one of these geea� produaions. � � � The staff of die MainStreet Theatre Coinpany would like to thanlc the �� communiry foi its paeronage aiid support of qualiry performing ares and I entertainment in the cegion. Over 20,000 children artended school group performances diiring the inaugural season at the Lewis Fanlily Playhouse wit6 thousands more at�ending che regular showings��wich � their Families. ' ' Eacli� � production in�' the .Theater for�� Young Audience series �is� � eiiriclied by a Perfonnance Resource Guide ereaceci`'by Tlie MainS�reet Theatre Compaiiy along with the Paul A. Biane Librar}= scafE These ;; guides are available foi teachers to - download from the Teacher ' Collection section of the Victoria Gardens Cultur�il Center website. '-- They include activities and exercises integrated with the performance the children attend. The results are a testament to the impressions a live theater experience creates for children. Library and MainStreet Theatre Company staffs have received wonderful drawings of "Viola Swamp" fi�om "Miss Nelson is Missing" and stories from Coyote Canyon Elementary School and would love to receive more � �� :.� � ' �; �. � n a. � N /,.y. � �0.:, . x '. � � ,�.. �'/. � " � �� aJ ��>; � � ��% � �� =, . � �; �- � � - � � ��?� . ,, �� F�, ��:; � �� r �� \ E _ ` '. �� ,;� i l D a �� ' �� o �' �� h samples of creative classroom work o„!�� inspired by MainStreet Theatre Company. Some may ; even be "posted on the website! � The Lewis Family Playhouse 2007/2008 Season ,� Brochure is out now and available at all Ciry facilities. A The full season listing is also available online at www.lewisfamilyplayhouse.com. A special offer is �� available for Rancho Cucamonga residents to �� "Create Your Own Series" (five events or more) �inStre e �'ith purchasing prioriry starting May 11, 2007. All individual and on-line ticket sales at RE COMPANY www.lewisfamilyplayhouse.com will be available May 25, 2007. We've set the staee for vou! �� , �4�,(, *3� �$gy .� y .�,� %1 �*y, 3R.. U' Kids can kick off their summer reading this summer with the I{CCO Radio Mystery Music Show on June 16th as a part of the Rancho Cucamonga Library Services Summer Reading Club, Get a Clue at Your Library. Tickets wi11 be available in person at Archibald and Pau1 A. Biane libraries starting June 2nd. After signing up to join the summer reading club, kids will read one book per weelc through August l lth and have opportunities to earn incentives and attend other fun events including musicians, a juggler, puppeteers, and magicians. ` Summer reading is open to kids of all ages �;� � from pre-readers to teens and registration is �� =. r> open until June 30th. �` � You never know what could be in store �r \+ for teens at your library this summer � �`� ' Teens can experience their own " fY ;; � a�5 �; CSI:Rancho Cucamonga and a Mystety �` ��;„�� Lockdown among other events at the Biane : Library. Teen volunteers are also needed to � Mi' assist with the children's summer reading clubs at both libraries. Volunteer applications �' are available now. `� Don't miss the summer fun at Rancho '' �_ Cucainongas libraries. For more information � 4 call (909) 477-2720. �1 �� r � � � � � `� � � ��, y.� ��.�� . _ �fi� �� T��.� _ . � � . _. ,, � - _ � �� Standard & Poor's (S&P), one of the nation's three leading Financial rating agencies, upgraded clie Rancho Cucamonga's credit rating from A+ to AA- citing the Ciry's more diverse local economy, maintenance of a strong general fund balance, and declining debt burden. S&P also issued a"stable" oudook foi the Ciry in its evaluation. The stable outlook reflec�s S&P's expecration of continued self-support of the Ciry's municipal utility fund and the expectation chat the Ciry will concinue to maintain both solid reserves and a manageable debt burdei�. Higher credit ratings allow the Ciry to pay lower interest iates when it borrows money by issuing bonds and encourages invesrors co participate in the Ciry's financial offerings. Several of Rancho Cucamonga's financial practices were listed as concribueing �o a"good" rating under the S&P Financial Managemenc Assessment. For example, the Ciry maintains and adheres to a practice of reserving six months of expenditures. _ I,ea.S� Pl1�Cil�.S� PU.tS �Olil�� 1� � �� The California Housing Opportunities (CHOA) Program in partnership with the Ciry of Rancho ' Cucamonga is offering a new Lease Pu.rchase Pltts Prograin tliat allows moderate to low income earners to invest in a home of their own. - Under Lease Purchase Plus, pre-approved applicants can select the home of their choice. -; r � CHOA purchases the home on their behalL and the applicants enter into a Lease-with- l�� O tion-to-Purchase A reement with CHOA. After thir six months, a licants ma �' ��,�� ;,� P g tY- � PP Y �" k%� �.. ✓ . , f, assuine the existing Financing for a sinall assumptiou fee and take title to the home. _ �.. ' �- Lease Purchase Plus reaches out to families of one to four persons with incomes y - - ! - under �89,740 with conventional loans that offer 100% financing with a 30-year fixed c � interest rate. Income limits are higher for larger families. You do noi have to be a first- ,� � cime homebuyer to qualify. ,, � � - `;�' _, Maximum louis are $417,000 bue you musc occupy the properry as your primary residence and pay a comminnent fee that is one percent of the sales price. �`- Wllile families with poor credit scores or prior baukruptcies are not excluded, applicants must have a stable monthly income and have made timely rent ��` payments over the past 12 months and meet other qualifying require- + r i ments of the lender. They must demonstrate the abilit�r to make " \� monthly payments that include pcincipal and interest plus tlie � F`.�. monthly amounts for properry taxes, homeowners insurance, private � � � '� mortgage insurance, plus lease servicing and property management �� - +,,,1C , I fees. Participants must attend an approved Homebuyer Training �` -�` — -, Program and Consumer Credit Counseling prior to closing oF �� ! escrow on the home. �' ��;' . .p^ � ��, j� Loan financing is provided through approved lenders with ♦ / V M� "A � �� CitiMortgage, Inc. serving as the master lo�ui servicer. f�9 . � :.� � For more information, contact CHOA directly at (866) 920-4334 � r ,. ,�� ` or visit their website at www.calhousing.org. • � � � , , .;. , . . ' ' , . ,„ , ¢ �" ,. ,�� ' .., �,'. � , , . �` . . , - ,�, ¢ . ;s . Before January 2007, US citizens were able to travel to Canada, Mexico, and many countries in the Caribbean without a passport. The new "Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative" now requires a passport for air travel and travelers on cruises. Those crossing the border at land crossing will need passports in the near future, perhaps as early as January 1, 2008. With the summer travel season just around the corner, the Rancho Cucamonga Passport Office can help. Open Monday through Thursday from 9 am to 3 pm, the office offers passport services including forms and passport photographs if you do not have them already. You will need to bring a certified Birth Certificate, Certification of Naturalization, or previous US passport. Hospital certificates, California and Texas abstracts, and photocopies are not acceptable. You will also need a valid driver's license or valid state identiry card, and two acceptable passport photos—which you can have taken at the Ciry's Passport Office for $12. Fees paid to the U.S. Department of State must be paid by check or money order, while payment made to the Ciry for photos and processing can be paid by cash, check, or money order. �� Start Early Using normal procedures, getting a new passport has rypically '� taken up to sis weeks. A number of expedited services are ,�, � available, but at an increased cost. G�� Normal fees are $97 for citizens age 16 and over `�� ($109, if you need photos) and $82 for children `� ��, , „�'� . under 16 ($94 with photos). Two week expedited f�'��*... �% service costs an additional $60 per application �� `" plus two overnight mail fees. �� ' You should also be aware that due to the new "Western �' �:1 � Hemisphere Travel Initiative," the City's Passport Office has � seen the rypical passport take up to ten weeks and an expedited �� passport take up to four weeks. Special Requirements for Chilclren When applying for a passport for kids under age 14, personal appearances are required by both parents, both parents must show identification, the child must appear with the parents, and the child's birth certificate is required. Children renewing passports must show a birth certificate in addition to a prior passport. For children age 14 to 17, the US Department of State website, http://travel.state.gov has more information, but the best bet is to accompany your child to the Passport Office. Single Parents If only one parent can appear when applying for the child�s passport, certain procedures need to be followed. More information is available from the Department of State website. Watch Out For Expiration Unlike passports for adults -- which are good for 10 years-- passports issued to kids under 16 expire in five years. Also, be aware that some countries want your �� Y� ��;�� 6,�� passport to be valid for 6 months past your travel k� date. So double-check that expiration date £'� '�� Rf^� / \ � \ �i��Rl'� / s. 5 ,�^'� �"�tv/ _ ` r;' �� .{�3 ��.: ` � �Y 9,� Y � �,�,� z� �,,.�,. d,,�:� _ r� _ ,�°�. . �K � `` ,� r i , ^C. T �� ` �� }fir ��'i( G� � �� / •. y ~ !. � � ` ,.� _a� � , v `'L��1 \�� s, �•�s " .; �` � ,..: ��x�:;, +'��,��^�� M1 � � ' _ ��IA�-�' �i } < �.. 5� Jf � // . r '�f ..�+ \� �� " �,,..,,,,�r . . \ � :: �,/ P`�-� �j�,�� j �� , . � � � � � � � � � ,4� � � ti c�a. � -� ---}�`�, � �i" �- �" ''—�,, � 1 � �✓ � .._ � i ,'� --�; Code Enforcement l�olls Out Shopping Cart Program Code Enforcement has rolled out a new program to keep Rancho Cucamonga streets looking their best. The Shopping Cart Retrieval Program uses a private contractor to survey for carts, pick them up, and return them to stores. The new program is designed to enlist residents' help in achieving the goal of zero abandoned carts. If you see a cart "parked" on a Ciry street, just call Code Enforcement at (909) 477-2712, give the location, and the cart will be picked up. a ;=` ;� s;��+ � �� 0 , a� � k � 1 • • • • • Hundreds of different species of animals coexist in the hillsides and open fields of our communities. As we develop these areas to make room for more homes and bigger roads, animals of all types—skunks, raccoons, opossums, mice, foxes, gophers, lizards, and dozens more—are displaced and involuntarily farced to live among us. As a result, animals try to find their meals in our garbage cans, raise their litters in our baclryards, and socialize outside our windows while we are trying to sleep. ' As they spill over into our neighborhoods in search of food, frightened by cars and dazed by lights, they end up in our yards where, out of fear or lack of awareness, we have them trapped and killed, or lay out poisons. A betcer alternative is training ourselves to live peacefully with our wild neighbors. A little patience, a dose of compassion, old—fashioned common sense, and a few simple and non—lethal ' tricks will help you lceep your garden intact, your garbage in the container, and ger a good night's sleep. For starters, relax! A raccoon running chrough your yard or a fox foraging on your deck is not a call to arms. Do not overreact by assuming that a wild'animal in the'viciniry is a threat to pets or � property. In the vast majority of cases, such animals are gentle, harmless, and most likely, just passing ' through. Indeed, most wild animals that have not been desensitized through close contact and feeding are genuinely afraid of humans and will keep their distance: Most wildlife rehabilitation centers will � also tell you that you have little to fear from mostskunks, raccoons; and other wild animals. t . , r ;' r,----- � �, r ,�� Rancho Cucamonga Animal Field Services Officers will respond to calls for injured wildlife and wildlife in homes. The , �; Department also requests that citizens �� report unusual or aggressive behavior of bobcats, � mountain lions, and coyotes. For any � of these services, please contact the iF --� Animal proofing is fast becoming the preferred method of wildlife Rancho Cucamonga Animal Caze and �' "control," even among exterminator companies. Why? Because it Adoption Center at �� .�, works! Animal proofing is a safe and effective solution to �909) 466-7387. � j;:%' �� human/wildlife conflias. By eliminating the attractions that bring ` �" '.; animals to your home, and by erecting physical barriers, you can condition i., �+ �� animals to stay away. To effectively animal proof your home, you need to look at it from an animal's viewpoint. Begin by ;�; ,�� taking a tour of your property to determine what aspects of it would be attractive to a coyote, raccoon, }k`''' �> skunk, or whatever animal it is you are trying to deter. Are there any places an animal could enter and i`';.`.��;�. `°; t€*5 set up camp? :'�.. Spend an afternoon and take a good look at your home from top to bottom: Get down on all fours and look for holes leading into crawl spaces, and climb a ladder—notice any tree limbs in need of trimming which allow easy access to your roof? Any holes in your attic? Take steps to seal these spots with strong, durable materials such as wire mesh. Mice and bats can enter a home from a crack as small as one—fourth of an inch wide! Silicone caulk is a great space filler for these. Ammonia—soaked rags or steel wool shoved inside holes and crevices are harmless but effective deterrents as well. No Food Means No Critters Have you unwittingly created a take—out eatery by leaving food and food scraps accessible outdoors? Be sure your garbage can lids are securely closed. Raccoons are strong and remarkably dexterous, so secure your can with a bungee cord if necessary. Recyclables should be clean and rinsed thoroughly of food deposits and smells. And because rac- coons, opossums, and skunks are nocturnal and forage for food at night, pet food should always be brought in at � ,,, dusk. Scare Them with Scarecrows �. � E;, � I � ' ��w " " � � j� � � � ��-� �,,a •� � �. .� E ( �� £, ?7 � a e 4 � ' ;�� -�; Conditioning animals to stay away is often as easy as using the timeless method of scaring them with '�, ';� scarecrows. Mirrors are also good visual repellents, as they tend to lead animals to believe others are 4� ;�+ already occupying the area. Strips of foil, balloons, kites, or hanging pie tins are other types of cheap `��.'` �" and effective visual deterrents. If scaring them by sight doesn't work, try using noisemakers, such as `� wind chimes or portable radios. '�-* Gardening Savvy Gardens offer an irresistible treat to deer, rabbits, and other herbivores. But if sharing the fruit of � your labor with a feasting animal is not for you, you can deter much of the unwanted scavenging by ��y talung a little care when planting and building a garden. Erecting a fence around a garden is the best and most popular method of keeping animals away from your tomatoes or flowers. Bird netting, a ready—made barrier constructed of weatherproof synthetic fiber, is fairly inexpensive and widely available. If that doesn't work, sprinkling cayenne pepper on your plants is a harm- less but effective way to condition animals to avoid your properry. There are also commercial repellents that can be an effective deterrent and are available at most garden centers. � �. �� ..-; ,. . ,..�., ,- ,',_. _� I�' � ... : 1 '� . �-` .... ,. �. ..! ... . . , �.. . ... , ., . .. �-... After being cooped up during the winter months, summer � ,� , beckons to you and your pet with the promise of outdoor fun. ��'�� Maker sure your summer is safe and fun for both you and }` "� your best friend by following these simple tips. Never Leave a Pet in the Car ��'� While Pluffy wants to come along every time you �, ' � go somewhere, make sure you can take your pet with �' you to your destination when you park your car. A �$� car parl�ed in the shade can reach 120 degrees in just �°� �, a few minutes. Dogs and cats can't perspire and can �� only dispel heat by panting and through the pads of � �- �, their feet. Just a minute or two can mean lieat strolce �°` pr'��4 . brain damage, and dearh. � ' Don't Drive Yozir Pickup with Yozer Pet in the Back � In addition to the �danger of Ilying debris, youi pe� faces �� ., serious injuiy iFyou have to swe�ve or brake suddenly. Your pet sho�ild eicher ride in the cab, in a crate, or wear a seat belt � harness designed for dogs. Watch tbe Sun and Heat Provide plenry of water and sliade for ��our pets so they can stay cool. Warcli � older dogs, short-nosed dogs, and dogs wit6 thick fur so they don't overlleat during eheir summer exercise. Symptoms oF heac scress include heavy pancing, glazed eyes, rapid pulse, staggering, unsteadiness, vomi�ing, or a deep red or purple tongue. If you notice these symptoms, get your pet to a � veterinarian immediately. On the way, try moving your pet to the shade and bathing him or her with cool (not cold) water. Apply cold packs to neck, head, and chest only. Let f � your pet drink small amounts of water or lick ice cubes. `� " �"` � Limit exercise to early morning and make sure your � f � pet won't burn his or her paws on hot asphalt. Your � �`�� pet can get sunburned and may need sunscreen on his � or her nose and ear tips. Pets with light colored fur ��, �.; are particularly vulnerable to sunburn and slcin r �` � { cancer. ��'�" . � Ba�zzsh Thase Pests �� '" '�� Plea and tick treannents recommended by your �; :, veterinarian are xhe righc way to ensure your pet is '��*`� coinfortable and avoids pests without the risk of the toxic �, effects of some over-the-counter treatmencs. �.; � There's No Place Lilze Home Loud noises lil<e Fourth of Ju1y fireworks and music and crowds at evencs can upse� your pet and be suessful or dangerous. There's no place like home for safery and comfor�. For furcher pet care information, please visit the Animal Caze and Adoption Ceneer at 11780 Arrow Route (adjacent to the Epicenter) or visit www.rcpets.info. ,� �r$ .i,°� , � 6 .£, y ��+ r, ��I c k� r+M1 y t1+t�, I: t b, Sd ' � ,c� �:, k� . �u '$:,.., t-r �,. r" C � R ei � �' . � � �s �4 � � ,� t � �' ' f � � � ' � ��` � � � '��` V�* �, �i� � �t�,? � '..,. Follow These Tips and Live Safely with Wildlife: • Never feed wildlife. • Don't leave pet food or water outside, especially at night. • Pick up fallen fruit from the ground nightly. • Clear away woodpiles and brush piles. • Close access to crawl spaces, attic, shed and garage spaces. • Cap or screen off your chimney to lceep animals from falling in or building nests in the chiinney. • Teach children co enjoy wildlife from a distance. Wild animals should never be touched or handled. • Keep your pets current on their vaccinations to minimize their rislc of contracting diseases. Bring your petsinside before dark. If you have further questions, please Feel free to contact the Aniinal Care and Adoption Center's Field Services office at: (909)466-7387. � � p.��1 � �l � Q �� _"� � .y y. ib�`'� �; fi� i 7 i �`ZV 4 ��AA �j r"x� � �- " �; .'.rv��`��°� M 4, ._„ � _ � � � w t. ,_ _ r, , .. � � m ,. r ., �.� Rancho Summit �� -� �_ � �� Park, located at 5958 (,�'� �� .. , p � ��.. ��: : Soledad Way in the �� -� �� L�,��2� northeast portion of ° `�`' -"`��`�—'�� Rancho Cucamonga, is scheduled to open early this summer. The park feattires two ballfields, a full basketball court, playground, exercise course, picnicking and barbecue facilities, and restrooms. Renovations at Old To�vn Park are scheduled for this summer and will include renovation and replacement of the children's playground, replacement of the existing half-court basketball faciliry with a fu11 courc, construction of a new horseshoe pit, replacement of the exercise course with new equipment, and side- wallc modifications to accommodate wheelchairs. Old Town Parlc is located at 10033 Feron Boulevard. � �. ; • " � � Ke in� C eady rrierge��- �� ,2. � � .� � �� .�� ;m .�„ � .� 1�� ' �.��.i�.1 C�� " �� : �� r��3.� - � � � x _�� _ The Ciry's Emergency Preparedness will move ahead this year with the Fire Disu�ict's addition of a full- �`� � �' .._�,,41 ��'a time position dedicated to emergency preparedness. Filled by staff inember Breanna Medina, her responsibilities �' �� `- � � include updating Rancho Cucamonga's Emergency Operations Plan and ensuring the Ciry meets state and 4 �� national standards for being prepared. �,; _ ' �� The work will include widespread coordination with all Ciry Departments on emergency plans, the � development of enhanced protocols, and increasing communiry preparedness. Communiry outreach has f included participation in the 6th Annual Rancho Cucamonga Wellness Fair and National Uolunteer Week ` ' 1 evencs, and activities are planned for National Preparedness Month in September as well. For more information on Rancho Cucamonga's Emergency Preparedness and Response Program, to share your ideas on communiry preparedness, or to volunteer, please contact Breanna Medina at (909) 477-2770 extension 3009 oi email her ac 6ieanna.medinaC>ciryoFrc.us. � -- ,,�,, �, � � � � � � �.�,,.,, �NS k :� � �,`.. a "`� ��T� f -I � . �� .- �. The Lil' Ninjas at Performance 1 Taekwondo & Fitness may only be five, but their enthusiasm showed as they broke boards with their feet to welcome the Rancho Cucamonga Police Department Crime Prevention Unit. The safety presentation included Household Dangers, Stranger Safery, and how to play safe using the Buddy System. Safety handouts were given to the parents and parents were encouraged to talk with their children about the presentation and what they learned to reinforce the lessons. If you are interested in having the Crime Prevention team at your next meeting or gathering, call (909) 477-2890. Safery talks can be tailored to any age group. Fireworks Fines Can Spoil the F�.�~��. All fireworks are illegal in Rancho Cucamonga and using them could cost you $1,000 in fines. The fireworks ban is intended to protect people and properry from the dangers related to fireworks. Well, you may be asking, what's a 4th of Ju1y celebration without fireworks? The Fire District encourages you to safely celebrate by going to a professional fireworks show, such as the upcoming 8th Annual Fireworks Spectacular at the Rancho Cucamonga Epicenter on July 4th. Anyone caught using fireworks will be issued a citation by the Fire District. � �� .,s��:�n ��'��:� _ � � During an emergency, there are several ways to obtain real ume information. Residenrsare encoura�ed ro call Ciry�Hall at (909) 477-2700, watch RCTV (channel 3 fiom your cable provider),-ortuile into the local FM radio sta�ion, 1CFRG 9�.1; which broadcasts emergency alerts. In the coming months the Ciry will add an interactive web page on its website, www.ci.rancho-cucamonga.ca.us, to give residents emergency information in real time 24 hours a day. � Program Sees Drop in Tobacco Sales to Minors Illegal tobacco sales to minors in Rancho Cucamonga dropped to 21% in 2006—from a high of 53% just three years earlier-reports the California Department of Health Services Food and Drug Branch. The one-time surveys, held in 2003 and again in 2006, show a drop of 32%, exceeding the goal of a 20% decrease by June 2007 set by the San Bernardino Counry Department of Public Health. The City's Police Department, Ciry Manager's Office, and Code Enforcement Division began a collaboration with the Counry of San Bernardino Public Health Department's Tobacco Use Reduction Now (TURN) Program in 200%. Rancho Cucamonga facilitated TURN's comprehensive education campaign to educate retailers about tobacco laws and encourage them not to sell to minors. The campaign used cable television ads, articles in the Rancho Cucamonga Reporter newsletter, information on RCTV-3, and presentations to business leaders, tobacco retailers, and youth. , -� 7 �� ..,�� k. ' E ea i .: � . . . ...._ Z ^�' � �� J n� 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 Donald J. Kurth, M.D., Mayor • Diane Williams, Mayor Fro Tem • Rex Gutierrez, L. Dennis Michael, Sam Spagnolo, Councilmembers � / /�� , � "`y;: