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Home My WebLink AboutReporter Spring 2012�_ � ., r.W �. . �, ��..,, ��a� �. � ' � Attractions 7ap 70 5e�e<t �ocation � HeakhyRC �S� WiFi Tell us more about che location �-- � Properly Services Tell us more about the issue � $CI100IS � Parks & Golf Contact Info �____------� ia►� Recycle First Name i ��--"�_�.,,;,o� �u Library y� D � � �tal�� r.u;��t^�";i.----- s �, �. . . � ._--.--- � _. � —T --- �.__--�-----ne- ' I '= Italian > .___., > D � ----" Cafe ��omo� ci�a l n Merket .�:.; ��. ��r Wlld Win Seareh ,;, ni ; gs Caltfomia p)ua {�tchen ,,.,,.; r,:.:!� raa��::;;.e�., � Cask' N Cleaver 869s yVi ;r Chllis Grill qnd Bar ,��su; r,,;��,;; ��:,„ Juice Bars R/%-i� ��`u,�`�u.sa�.t Can�a� Wondering where to go for dinner? Searching for a new bike? Need to know where the nearest park is? If you're looking for these things in Rancho Cucamonga, there is now an app for that. Dining, shopping, local attractions, City services and more is at your fingertips as a free download in the iTunes store for iPhone and iPad users. Don't despair Android fans, the app is coming to the Android Marketplace soon, too. Where's the closest entrance to the Pacific Electric Trail? What school district will my kids be in if I buy this house? Where's a charging station for my new electric vehicle? These questions and many more will make the app, called RC2G0, your preferred resource for community information. Looking for one of RC's Wi-Fi hot spots? RC2G0 is the app for that, too. While shopping and dining locations may be the top of mind features delivered by RC2G0, this app delivers a lot more. The Attractions section covers a wide range of activities to light up your weekend from golf to museums. Additionally, the City section empowers you to be a friend to your community by reporring graffiti, potholes, or streetlights that aren't working with photos and location information. And the More section offers great options such as a Property Services function that delivers information about street sweeping days, waste pickup days, zoning, and school district information when you enter an address. RC2G0 was developed with the City's commitment to a Healthy RC in mind as well. Healthy minds will be well served by information on cultural resources and access to library information. Sports and recreation resources are there to keep those Healthy RC bodies in motion. And recycling locations and alternative fuel vehicle fueling stations are there so RC2G0 can help you with your efforts toward a healthier earth. For more infarmation about the RC2G0 app, visit www.CityofRC.us/RC2G0 or download it now from the iTunes store by using the QR code on this page. ��,. _ f �� q �� j �.�,��; k �� F. '��y�J � ' . .� , r . � .' �,3�� v J.,._,„, '= EJ"isi� the r sunes ap� ��Pe ac�r cl�w�ioad finls. - !�l'uil'p� �;�s " i; ,'� � � �� f �A� � ��Y �t A�>. ;, dt �i .Y':�;. "�: =a Shopping •.� Dining �° Attractions � �� City Services �� Ci�y Faciliti�s �� 5ervice €�ee�asesc 3 > � D > , I << etocc�crl , ;o c ( � `� �OCOLA C � V�i1'�' , � �e , n , �,, i� � ��. � ` � � ror �' s „ ��,.�= � l �� ^ 1 ,.�� d � . ��'i�'3n!'��y;:��`° ; '�i,� � ��o�� . L�41��t�� `1�,y � iik: � \w-...�_ � 1�� ,� - 1 � ' • � • � L • • , � � 1 � � . . � a� ._.�. , The City of Rancho Cucamonga has a win- reduce the City's carbon footprint in the future. win as a result of a recently completed project to Many of the control components of the e�sting upgrade Civic Center heating and air conditioning system were upgraded from analog to digital as a systems. The $1.1 million project was funded as a part of the project. All pneumatically controlled part of a$1.6 million federal Energy �fficiency and terminal boxes were replaced with boxes featuring Conservation Block Grant and, as a result, the City direct digital controls. has new upgraded systeins that will save money and Other replacements included air � -�� 3 '� �,, �� ` ,i handling units, chillers, boilers, the „ � �r=-' �� . �� „�', � ' a cooling tower, pumps, and more. �� "`��"� ��a ��-, �� -i I • � ` � Contractors conducted the work �� ' • ��. 4�/�'�, �'� �� , � � from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. to avoid � � � � � � �-�"'� �� interruptions to customer service at � � .: >�IM1„�'' «,; ,` � �� " City Hall. � �G �� As art of the effort to lead � �'� ; . 3 €. _ , , � ; ° '''--- �. ; r ''i'� $ -- ,�'. � ro; �� =� �'� � � ` n � �;=� � ,- 4�,=` �� , 4 �4'� � .�.. $�. t �� _;� �_ � . . � , � �: � � P by example, the Civic Center's �` new energy-efficient systems are important steps toward sustainability � = through reducing greenhouse gases. �� The upgrade will save 15% to 20% J in energy alone as well as reducing �; � operating expenses resulting in a F�� substantiial savings to the City's � General Fund. -..: � 4 ._ ' _ ' . . .__ . . . '__ _ ___.. _ "'—'_-- .._._— �— _ .....< —_.:_ . . . . . ?'� ��.: �xv�'� w��s�a-� �es.a.�nc-- - ��a J �..:. `____ _:..__ ......__ ..-..:.. J�J �i,. . .. �� R I• Cinco de M1yo Event ° 4th of July Event ° Lewis Painily Playhouse Productions • Libruy Services Prograins ° VIusic and Concerts ui die Pul� ° Adult 1ndYouth Sports ' •Youfli andTeen Programs " Senior CenterActivities •�nvironmental Progiarns • Public Sa%ty Services and Progi•uns �• , � > �umaT Center Services and Progratns ' � � _ �,, �neit�zc E�eer�tc raar� A$250,000 grant awarded to Rancho ' > � ' Cucamonga through the office of County �` �' , F:�, � r � ,;� � ° � � �;� ,; x ' � � -�r� �� ' ,� �-�, "'��r � Supervisor Janice Rutherford will fund �� , ^^r. r. nz,*a` ,,.z n'�"'„�`�; „S � � � i � �� ,1 � a�3J ' �� '� ..S r:,f:fJ.a �<li �ff � � , ��,,v,� � ,; ;,� ��, an outdoor activiry pavilion at Central � � I �� i t � � �_ , - � f '.��y '' � ��, � ,� �.� Park. The grant will pay for the design �� ' � , `'�a'' �; .�'� < ; , J ' ) 1 'J`g��"� J �;'..tJ:' ; `'�A4�' 1 ' , �,7 ( j� �; J,��3 �,� „�, .: f�:; and construction of the pavilion, adjacent i ,. � � �,.+ �`� ' � J.J v.i D� � � '� "�' � -'a ` �1 � , � � , ;' '� to Central Park's outdoor special events � � � � t17' � f x w� � � �� i � � � � � ;� � -� � � � ,��, �� '' ` � �� :�a � y''�;� area and near the James L. Brulte Senior P� � � � � � �� s � � � - ` � ; � � � x� �� ;; � � `' ; " , Center and Goldy S. Lewis Community �� j � ' ; a ,a ' i e� . -, ,� � � \ ,x� ,r ,3 . �' �._�...�.�.��° � ;4 '� �; � y�q�d' �:�4;''';5,�;�� Center and the major trailhead for the �� ;� '� �s �"-"'' � � �`; ��'� �,�,. `� -� � �� Pacific Electric Trail. � � �i , �' �� -'�� M.� � � , C� � � d r FY „�J�� `%�'J �� J'%'�� "� *r' .-� ``� �� y';'-� `��'" 3'� fl>�' ,�� It is projected that the pavilion will �� '-7r . F} ly J".�- � �..i / �,�.. ir H.� `^ �� `� f� � ��5-� ,� ��,,�,. �.�� . host trail users at major Pacific Electric � " � I ��a".�! -'. '�� r��`l�' � . . I 6 .__ < « `�^�'� � _ � r � � ,9 � � E Trail events, seniox fimess activities � r � � 3 �� `� �'`��_ � � �' �' � �' >' � from Tai Chi to Zumba and public and � � ` ; � �� , �� , '� �,� �,- � t �, , �, > � �� "`'� � } � � '�� `'`' �� + � rivate events that will brin man more � • �`�� , � 4� ` �s � ,- � ,� .; _ > `�'`T `�," �3'''��z� ��> -=-' ;�� 'J'�� P g . Y ��y ��,( � '` �h �� , �y.J�'`�' �, -�' �, r�� r� �- � > �� people to the venue. The proximity to � � .: a � �'P6 � � �'J yS J ,�J' � .. �;.� '� N�-Y �,�,' � � ` �- ,=. �� y; � �a� �.7°�"�� , � � ��'r� 3 � .. existin facilities will mean the avilion � � �� ,. ; � � ��.�.'a � ,.; �.�-;, .d�`� , r �� (� ,,� , ��3�,�� 3' g p F*g�� i r` , �'�� a ,- �J could ultimatel serve lar e amounts of {$.�,g, � f.�� :�J4�,J�/-��Jit+1JJ.3 .7.YNJ ]J `� w`�� Y g 13� i . �J,lY*ir�-F' d J1�t a7�As=.�✓ .. �- p t _ ��a �,��.+.�.z.�,.t,'y �'.�� ,+�� `�� visitors with avilion rentals attracting �1��.� . J J��u.J.JJ.✓J:3 filJJ J3l -�`.l'".'u'�. ) t" �ik_ "` � - � —"`� — — � � � � " .. s; :vs .ca� additional guests each year. �� . _�_ ._ . ._ � Conceptual image. fletual structure to be tleternai�aed. �� _..,� Y A � FREEDOM COi7RTYARD .�, w GR��(INI��EAK�l\TG SOOl�T �— ,�� —��,„ �� Fieedom Courryard funilraising effbzts `l�ave reached the uutial goal of �150;1 con'struct a tribute to Veterans Past, Present and Tuture — but tlie fundraising do `�` ''stop there! Actualproject costs will be determined after the construction bids liav� received and the confractor is.selected. If funding is av:tilable,,there are several ami and eiil�ancements for which additional funiling may be necesslry. The project d q riow finalized, is the pro bono work of architects WLC and RJM Design Group ar �` developed witli the assistance of community input. A henrtfelt reflection � ;� community's inspitration for Freedom Courty�rd will be a sculptural tribute to thosE Tim Schmalz. A$25,000 grant far public art from the Kroger Foundarion is makin �`Final fiindraising efforts �are underway to secure pledges and sponsox�hips of the� € _r ti.- ---i�-- ----y� - - -� � i � ,. , ., . . .. �.. . ; �e � DW: CY & ARTS FC L1iY f'1T �VT TTT� �. UYPUKI.�IS;:NttUEW. � ��1��"� www.GtyofRGus/Freedom or ca11909 4772760 exk.2207. j, innilies who waut at home by au�tist ible. ite,during construction. �idding > Freedom'Courtyacd'go to www. � - �� : �. �'� �� a�: �� r>� .£ 3 � 'w�OUTH LEADERS ON A MISSION ;� :.� � .: f��.'= �: � .a�� . . . � .. . . d .. . �� FOR A HEALTHIER COIVIMUNITY� t' � � � �� x�n+rac � �aUTH � Rancho Cucamonga has recruited a highly diverse group of young leaders ; and ; collaborate , LE�EI�$;: �r,�;, '� " , to formulate and implement a platt of action for promoting and advocating , with City Counc�l ` � „� a healtliier Rancho Cucamonga. This group, selected through an extensive,' " to develop strategies to vicrease ��, � � ' �� application process, comes &om every area witthin the City and without'. access to healthy, foods and exception lias a passion for making sure tltieir cominunity's future is healthy �° recreational _� oppoitu�uties. `� - and sustainable. � '�� ;"" Otlier activities include reaching out to teens .� , The new group, called �Healthy��RC Youth Leaders, vvill be working wrth� citywiile� to educate �a future" generation of �� Citystaffandcoinmunityleaders�tohelpsettheagendafor`newinitiativesfar� Hea�tjry RC ,ambassadors, and—of course— � -p'J=;� 1 healtirier coxnmunity. One of theplanned activities is a community survey' �.lead by example To learn more about the �t': a _ . -- u...:�.�._.ar�v�..��.r�:.ae.:�l,:.,p..,.m«.,.,,m°..la��a.� ti,as _.,,,�u�...� .st� ..W. _a_._..__ ._.� �. ..._ -,.: _.. ,. .. , _...,�..._ ._ v,..� �.. ._..._ .. __ � NOTES FROM OUR VET �� H EALTHY RC I S FO R P ETS, TO O�� By M�g�et Bas,�to � with Dr. Michele Toomoth � �� ; Healthy pets are a parf of the City's commitmenYto a healthy. community. - Supplementing your pet's diet with daily treats can also be a forgottenr � Just like the human members of families, our pets ha�e a growing problem . contributor to weight-gain. Many treats should be given'once-a week, not ; with obesity, ar the accumulation of excess body fat. Obesity can ad�e'rsely ;; several times a day. A great alternatide to these sometimes expensive and'` ; affect your pet's life, shorten its' lifespan, increase cardiovascular disease, ` lugh calorie treats are the same fruits'and vegetab�es we eat. , y; ` decrease, immune system funcrion, increase an unwillingness to eacercise, �� j{ is �portant; however, to consult your veterinarian when institutYng a�: and create many other health condi6ons. >; diet cliange because it could negatively affect your pet'sliealth. For example; �� Since weighf �can zliffer, substantially depending on breed or gender, it is cats'are prunarily carnivores and their diet should`reflecttlus Also cats have �` impoxtant to consider your pet's body condition, body.size, and age, wlien'' fewerlow calorie fruit and vegetable alternatives because their'�Uyo�fles are� r ,� dete+�*n+n,ng �v}ietlie`r the pet is obese. Can you see your pet's waist when'" unable to.safely process some components of frtuts and vegetables: •� �" ��, �� > looking;down from above? Can you see an abdominal tuckwhen looking at So tlus-spring, why not plant a healthy garden for you �and your;pet��-Try your pet iri profile? Can you feel your pet's ribs when petting it? If not, your �owirig the following or buying them at the store or a farmer's marlcetand�'�-'. :pet may have a,'weight.problem. : substitating xhem for dog treats: carrots, broccol�, sweet_potato,>pumplun; �' Most bbesity,is a result of direct.. o�erfeeding and/or reduced physical ` strawberries, raspberries, biueberries, oranges, pears, pineapples, seedless �; � exercise. Pets shouildbe exercisedfor amini��um ofanhourperweekThis �vill �� apples,.seedles"s water melon, peas, green beans and leafy greens I�e lettuce� - 'significantlydecreaseyourpet's chance ofobesity,and associatedhealtiirisk. or cabbage. DO NOTFEED YOUR DOG onions� garlic, raisin's, grap�es; � Since excess feeding 'or diet is another_ component of obesity, it is avocados, tomatoes, rhubarb, or;canned £ruits or vegetables lugh in sodiu�n��,' important.to address the issue head on. Several diets esist.that cam help in ., See ifyour cat likes apricots and seedless apples; DO NQT FEED YOUR ,; weight reductio`,n or weight management and yourvetennaxian can assistiri. _.,CAT omons, garlic, raisins, grapes, avocado, tomato, rhubarb,�citrus fiwts; �� `. creatin -a healtli chan e u�, our� et's diet 'r, ', � cherries, blackbernes, potatoes, or spmach 4 �' z:Y g Y �,P , � � �v ,.�'- �.r, = � � - � _ . � � � � �� n s� ,, , � , s`� � � . t 3�v� k�56 � a— �� F��r�� ..��*�� 2,�� 4��:� � � <�. � �a �>�,� � _ .�� _� _. �� w . � ..__ ��+;'� �ww . . . Cu�amo�aga Challenge: May 12 The Friends of the Pacific Electric Trail present their annual fundraiser and 5K/10K Walk-Run and 5-mile Family Fun Ride. For cyclists who are more serious, a 30-mile ride is also on tap. For information or to register go to www.cucamongachallenge.com. � �.- ��. , ,�_.:,�, � � t_ ? � , , �--� � Healthy RC Fitness, Sports, and Wellness Fair: May 12 Get great information and access the resources you need to make healthy choices in your future. Health, safety, nutrition, and physical fitness will all be featured along with raffles and entertainment. Join us at Central Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. � � �� 3>, e � ��. d ��: x' � �� . : �;� ; ��{�� .- � � �`,' � �� ; " �' . �� . �� -� �, f S {6 �2 �1,�,� `�'��, \ �. . � 3s ... -'-a*K % Community �Iil�e at the Etiwanda 1'reserve: May 19 Explore the beautiful Etiwanda Preserve from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and get out and get moving at the same time. RSVP to Angelica Banuelos at Angelica.BanuelosC�cityofrc.us or call (909) 477-2760, e�ension 2118. � � � � � i � a�� . � � ��,� r j =:�� i , � zi .� � �� J� . � y i � �� ` „i. : � r r �- � ��`' �,. �,�. ,,.� ».r '=�Y'�' , .. -,.,,, - `�i �r � � � MEET LUCKY Lucky's owners had taken him to a local boarding facility for a few days of rest and relasation and when he was in the play yard, he decided to go exploring on the other side of the wall. A frantic search ensued and the owner and boarding facility staff called the Animal Center to report Lucky lost and ask them to be on the look out for the escapee. About a week later, Animal Services field officers received a call about a dog walking on a fence. They found Lucky practicing his high wire talents. Corralling a skittish Lucky took skill and patience but the officers reunited him with his owners at the Animal Center. SAY HELLO TO TYLER Last September, Leslie and Garrett adopted a Doberman Pinscher from a rescue organization and brought him to their Rancho Cucamonga home. Leslie and Garrett immediately fell in love with the big red clown but after only a few days, Tyler escaped. He stayed close to home but was very fearful and despite their best efforts his family could not lure him back. They kept checking the Animal Center hoping he would be brought in, posted flyers in the neighborhood, and staked out the path he liked to walk. Nothing worked and Leslie and Garret became more and more discouraged but they never gave up hope that Tyler would come back to them to enjoy the presents they bought him for the holidays. Finally, on December 28th, an amazing reunion took place when the Animal Center was able to reunite Tyler with his family, helping to make the holidays just that much more special for everyone. i�`�'�e"�' ��'�;f'"� �� , � �:t fi d � {�. The City of Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District celebrated the opening of its seventh fire station on Hellman Avenue on February 8th. The facility will provide the area with timely delivery of emergency services for fire suppression and life safety. The new station will also feature a fire safe landscape design. Visitors to the site can see fire resistantplanting and materials for homes located in the foothill areas of Rancho Cucamonga. Il �??�'�`��;; �� ' � p ., .: - - � � , ��„w., � � Rt [I •� �� i �� '- � _^----.t.- r—..:�.. :.----- .,r;.",;i s ^'''��r✓.��§:`�i �� r �.5 �`�t� �e� �� The City of Rancho Cucamonga Emergency � �� 4x�,� �`*�ay'��%"` �� of command" to the Incident Commander froin Mana einent Pro ram the Rancho Cucamon a rire S�� "� �� ' ��`;' �'��`� '� ` the I'ire Protection District that would normally �}� � � � � � �� Protecgcion Distri g, and Nlercury Insurance pag nered �� '� ��t �� ; �°'�"�,. respond in an actual emergency. This practice and � ��' �� the critical lessons learned will rovide Mercur together in a major drill as a part of the Great Califorma e��' '—'�e ��' �s�,� *' d�� P Y � Shakeout on October 20, 2011. �� ,"� �' h�� ' ` Insurance as well as the Ciry with enhanced � < �,k_ The lar est earth iiake drill - in histoi ` _ � '� '� disaster resiliency, as well as increase business �� . g q y, �; � � � . , , y . � � ��'� � . � continuiry in a real disaster. last year s Shakeout was a higl�ly successful $, � demonstration� of how business��can�.be ready for "the �; �� s��.�� `_ �� ,� For more in£ormation��about how youx, business � - , �4.�� big one." can get involved in the C�RT program or for how In addition, Vlercury's newly formed Community Emergency Response you can participate in the next'Great California Shakeout, please contact Team '(CERT) performed a series of exercises tl�at included evacuation, ° Rancho Cucamonga's Emergency Management Program at (909) 477 2700. triage of injuries`and patient treatment. The drill concluded with a"transfer ; �,�.... _�� 4'w .. � a , N t.• . . �� i-. � . _ ,�,., _ . __� t�. N, Ri�UTE 66 TRAILHEAD CITY OF RANCHO CUCPMONGa . � ��_`"� a,� ��. � '-�^,,�'�°� . Rancho Cucamonga celebrated the coinpletion of its section of the Pacific Electric Trail with a ceremony at the Foothill Boulevard Route 66 Trailhead on December 7, 2011. The Mayor and City Council, joined by local dignitaries and community residents gathered to recognize Randzo Cucamonga's segment of the 20-mile project. The trail traverses the original route of the Pacific Electric Railway, one of the world's largest interurban railways in the first half of the 20th Century, from the Los Angeles County line in the west to Rialto in the east. Mile markers on the light posts are coordinated regionally, starting with Mile Marker 0 at the Los Angeles County border. Trail safety was emphasized during the project development and signalized crosswalks protect trail users at all street crossings and three hundred fifty light posts illuininate the path. The trailhead provides parking, equestrian access and rest areas for rv��, � visitors, �nd incorporates Route 66-themed markers. -d � In addition to integrating a portion of the old Pacific -' Electric Railroad Bridge into the design, the trailliead ��'`"� features an original piece of the old Route 66 roadway _, discovered on the site. , Cyclists, pedestrians, rumiers, and equestrians can � now enjoy exercise, convenient access to workplaces, public facilities, and shopping while traveling through eucalyptus windrows that offer scenic views of the valley. You may not spend very much time thinking about ' them, but streetlights are an important part of Rancho Cucamonga's quality of life. Public safety is promoted by good street lighting and traffic signals, and Rancho Cucamonga is proud of how its comprehensive lighting system contributes to pedestrian and traffic safety at night, and discourages property crime. But how are streetlights and traffic signals constructed and how does the City keep these lighting systems operating? �:' In Rancho Cucamonga, most streetlights and traffic signals are developed and operated through a system called a Street Light Maintenance District (SLD). In the early 1980s and 1990s, SLDs were established as a way to pay for new street light and t� affic signal development and �` ongoing maintenance, which allowed the City to focus ' its General Fund monies on public safety, commuiuty ' services and other citywide public services. °, There are eight SLDs in Ruicho Cucamonga that were created under the Landscaping and LightingAct of 1972, which allows property owners witlun each district ! to pay for the clirect benefits and services they receive in dieir area. This fee is paid as an amival assessinent ' � .� -: ;^„_,., �— �a�r�� ,�°m`' � ��' . �' � I.;:� , .. -� _ . ,_.�„,, " � G 1 � , �,�� A� � e . �i 6 � � s 1 1 �' V�- ��5{rt � �^ a i � » ��e� � ��.,_ ��r�; lr �r �c �, � ,_ ��;F.�� , �',�; a �b�. �� _�J�`�� 1� =' � — r� �� y� 1 _.: 6.r � i ? � .. . ... �� 1 on individuat property tax bills and can be viewed a; an separate line-item that informs residents how mucl they contribute toward this service. Although electricit� rates have increased, the current fees have not changec in over fifteen years and will soon be revisited by.the City Council. As for who the actual streetlights belong to, in Rancho Cucamonga, these fixtures belong to Soudiern Califoriva Edison. The City's GIS/Special District Division serves as the liuson between residents and Southern California Edison concerning street light outages. If you have questions regarding street light maintenance, or about Street Light Maintenance Districts, please call the City's Special Dist�icts Division at (909) 477-2700. .�' '�.y`, ,'� � The Rancho Cucamonga Chamber of Commerce and the City Council of Rancho Cucatnonga recenfly recognized two local businesses as Small Busi�zess Pe� son of the Yec�r and Co��iorate Busi�aess of tl�e Year. The Small Business honoree, Ron Taylor, owner of Big O Tires and Automotive Center, credits hard work and determination for his success. He started his career as an Auto Mechaivcs graduate from the Capitol Area Career Center, and followed his dream to one da}� own his own business. Over the past 27 yeazs, Ron rose through die ranks in the tire and automotive industry holding positions such as Store Manager, Assistant Director of Automotive Services, District Manager, and Director of Training. Ten years ago he purchased the Big O Tires & Automotive Center in Rancho Cucamonga and put his eaperience to work. He created a major transformation by turning losses into profits and eventually doubled the stares sales from the time he purchased it in 2001. The Corporate Business honoree, Rancho Cucunonga Quakes, is celebrating their 20th season in Rancho Cucunonga this year. The team, managed by Brett Sports and �ntertainment, strives to provide affordable family entertainment in the community. Based on last year's 3.5% increase in attendulce, it appears that their strategy is working. rireworks every Saturday, One Dollar Family Feast Night, and promotional giveaways d-uoughout the year are certainly pu�t of the draw; Uut great baseball is at the core of their success. In the team's first year of partnership with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Quakes established a franchise record wifli 80 wins, both the first half and second half titles, and made it all the way to the second round of the California League Playoffs. Tormer Quakes players who have gone on to prestigious major league careers include Jered Weaver, Mike Napoli, Derrek Lee, Ervin Santana and Francisco Rodriguez, to name a few. While the names of the players change from yeu to year, any Qiakes fan knows they'll always find Tremor, die worlds oi�ly Rallysaiuus, at d1e Epicenter. Tremor has Uecome not only an icon of the Quakes, but is also an ambassador to the City of Rancho Cucamonga. SnT� h,,,,P rn see you at the Epicenter for Quakes Opeiung Day on Apri15, 2012. Go Quakes! � r — _' MemUers of the Rancho Cucamonga Library PAL Campaign (raised $5 million joindy with Foundation champion the library in the community, the RC Community Foundation for the Victoria raise funds, and are led by their 12-member Board of Gardens Cultural Center), the Inland Empire House Directors, who work to support Rancho Cucamonga's Raffle, and "Music, Masquerade, & Merlot" (look for libraries. another of these elegant evenings in 2012). Formed in 1996, the Foundation is perhaps best As well as raising money, the Foundation's mandate luiown for their bi-annual Library Telethon, which is to promote the importance of liUraries in the ' showcases local talent while raising money for community and region and foster a love of books library programs and services. The Telethons have and lifelong learning. The Adult Literacy Program, raised over $800,000 to date for books, programs, Summer Reading, Play and Learn IslandsTM, the and computers at the Libraries. The Foundation's Local History Portal to the Past Project, Cultural successful fitndraising campaigns have included the Arts Nights, and the Library Annual Calendar are all ��1�`� _ � h �;x F9 cs+.� 5 'G� � �..,. .. supported by the Foundation. ° , TheFoundationneedsyourhelp.Ifyouarepassionate ��, �':� � about libraries, excited about sharing culturally d�� enriching programs with families and neighbors, �� ` �, '� �'�� and ready to take that message to residents and to �. .,.� r,,_ �� ; j� the business community, then consider supporting �, � the Library Foundation. For more information go �. to www.CityofRC.us/foundation or follow them on � ;.� Facebook. �� .�'. � �� "�"'�� ='�"°"� �."s"c�"�i"x' e��".� �„�.'�4v"�"v� � i.,tc"^ �- z ... , � , , , .: � :�. z.. , .-.,'_`��*�.. ��S'. �.', ��.�'�� ;:.„�.�..�. ,,:��vx:e::.c,•;...�-.-,�.�.:�;;.:.,,, . . t�� _..��:�u�.,..��.:�. _.._ �.:v; ___, ::;: �,._.�_�w� —_.�_�w._�.,�.;y,.��.�.�:.�..... � � �� ' The Friends of the Rancho Cucamonga Book and Gift Shop at the Paul A. Biane ` Libraries presented a�35,000 check to xhe Library at Victoria Gardens, wluch `� ¢ T� j�� Library at theu Annual Holiday Meeting to gether raise mare than �100,000 1 ;' �� `,�� ind Celebration on December 16, 2011. annually for the library. i`��,�";�'�� ' r ,i`� -'� i The donauon helps to support library If you would like to be a"friend "� _� boolcs, progxams,. and seivices including to your library, you may donate '�� c �'I �f `��" adi�lt literacy and Back 2-Basics tutoring �ree hows of service per week or ��„' `t� ' j�;'%' programs� Summer Reading, and other purchase a personal membership %i �.`��, �' �'' �,r-j�7,;�1��. lil�rary special events. SC10 per year. To join, visit one of �' !'��`�- �,,� �''''' The Friends of the Lilirary operate two the bookstores and fill out an a t,.if��r^'�� volunteer-operatedbookstores:theArclubald application or call us at (909) 477-2720, `-� _` �Es !` Superstore at the Archibald Libruy and the extension 5005. `=•� 4 ��x,:�4 �� . �„e� � �� . ; .�� ;� u:�.�a.��,� . ; �' � �� Q�uaia�, tog¢tii o o e�; aolcs �at �nva�te onv�r,,s�a�� y Secvtce� �vrte�� e�id�eri�ks to ,�„ ad tli � �1�' �",�``�.� �" �•�` oolc r I �: --� � �' ,- ; � _ �` � F� :�,r5� �G, .t �, _.�--^,�. r �� . � j � �� n, �_�_ �-� �; �� I=IAMBER OF '�� , �� COMMERCE� . ' �� , �_ ��on;��a trip to C �hina� ��t�'�� rr�,�„�ib �`�i � QS jt`�a� xI�flT��l��f��a.. ,."' �N � I I� Il �' I� i� � i�li I�1l�i I I I i( ��, �� C� , � , For raore an£oxma#i�� o�the China � �� °�� $ � �� p; contact� � � � ;8'7-101: ''�' o Paule�Ce �er,�org ��.�u� ,�L,.; �,.,� www.CityofRG.us 10500 Civic Center Dr., P.O. 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