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Haven Avenue will reopen December 16di after a very '� `-�'z .�'�,� ,�'��`` •
short closure to finish construction of the Haven Avenue �<� ... ,?_.��-�� .,M.._ �,� .. : -
Grade Separation project. The closure was necessary environment along Haven Avenue, an important
to relocate the railroad tracks back to their original employment corridor for the Ciry. ,+p�v�c
alignment across the new bridge, also to remove the I i
shoring, eaccavate the north side, complete utility work The multi-span arched bridge is themed to reflect ,,
Rancho Cucamonga's history as a home to vineyards �°
and construct the roadway under the bridge. using architectural elements reminiscent of Tuscany
Following the opening of Haven Avenue to traffic, and the Mediterranean including a burnt orange finish , �SI�� $�"' �_` �".,a�
construction will continue with installation of on the concrete. The bridge will also feature the City's z� Y W��
landscaping and an asphalt overlay from 4th Street to logo in cast concrete over the archways. The style is �f:��y ��. � �' "' General
Foothill Boulevard. All improvements will be completed intended to complement the recent introduction of ",� �� Plan,
in early spring of 2010. Tuscan architectural elements in new developments � �"' ���� Seven Bi
The project will permanendy separate the 38>000 cars along Haven Avenue including recent plantings of ', ,�� Ideas (
that travel Haven Avenue every day from more than grapevines. ;:, ,,� ��� �;= 2
40 trains that cross Haven at 8th Street. The project The projea was jointly funded by the Rancho � � � � ��, p�
completion will deliver a range of benefits to the City Cucamonga Redevelopment Agency and the San ""�i � -,� ''' � r
from cleaner air to safer, less con ested roads. ;';-,�� + ,-, i'-�� � j�- i 15 Years of
g Bernardino Associated Governmenrs through revenue 2-;, �������. 3
The change will save commuters hours per day received from Measure I funds, San Bernardino County's '���y '�;,�- : �' Library
waiting for passing trains and eliminate the smog 1/2 cent sales tax for transportation. The total cost of z`- � �"`=' �=� Services �
formed by idling engines as vehicles wait for trains to $28 million was split between the two agencies. �� "'�`'� ' p. 3
pass. Emergency vehicles won't have to wait for trains �Tjlen completed, Haven Avenue wfll be six lanes, three ,� �.��,� �,
and trains, cars, and pedestrians will all benefit from lanes in each direction, plus two bicycle lanes and two �I� i i�� �� New
increased safe Dela s to bus service will be eliminated 1 ' F "�"°
LY• Y sidewalks underneath the new two-track railroad bridge �;Y; � `�` � r; Dispatch �
making bus transportation and transfers more reliable The side slope and median will be fully landscaped. �' - a�"`�'°H°a Agen�y �
and attractive to riders. And last, but not least> sepazating A ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled for December �� �= "" __- p. 8
rail and vehicular traffic will also enhance the business 16th at 3:00 p.m. a'� �� �-� `�.� �
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On October 3, 2009, the Counry of San Bernardino opened new k � ��"��� `
public facilities at the Etiwanda Preserve. Also known as the Etiwanda ���"�� 3�`�� : �� �"--�—�, �;
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Fan, the Preserve is 1,100 acres in the northeastern part of Rancho g�`� `, �� ��� ��;
Cucamonga. A loop trail with kiosks that focus on the plant and ,; >�`��::.
animal communities interprets the site to visitors. A parking lot, entry '� t i��
kiosk with restroom, and a picnic area complete die amenities at the � ` r->�� �a' �y �-�'�j " t
noreh end of Etiwanda Avenue. ��' �� "
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Among the 176 species of plants and animals protected on the Preserve �� �y �'��,� ���
are a number of endangered, threatened, and sensitive species that in- ;�`� ��, ��; � J„ � `�
c lu de t he coast a l C a li fornia gnatcatc her, sout hwestern wi l low flycatc h- ��,)_ �:%��'%�, �`��'
er, least Bell's vireo, San Bernardino kangaroo rat, Bell's sage sparrow,
rufous-crowned sparrow, San Diego horned lizard, Los Angeles pocket mouse, Plummer's lily, and Mariposa lily.
_�`." ��, '- 3'"'� -� The biological integrity of the Preserve is remarkable and the coastal sage scrub
habitat and its associated alluvial fan sage scrub is considered a state threat-
ened and rare natural communiry, with the alluvial fan sage scrub being
�:��: T w � one of three remaining in southern California. Land adjacent to and
��` "'�� ..,�r� � �� within the Preserve is important to the history and religion oithe
� � k.:�. ` � ;r � .' � b �--::� Gabrielino-Shoshoni Indian Nation.
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-�°�'� "�� �; , y,� �� +�; r%r � construction of the highway 30/210 freeway project. For mare
� F�`` �� � d =.,,„ -�,���� inFormation about the plants and animals found on the Preserve, visit
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�"` �� k ��� wS t,�; t�'�� www.cosan-bernardino.ca.us/MUSEUM/e�ibits/etiwandafan/iudex.htm.
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1. The plan is based on the Spirit of
Rancho Cucamonga Guiding
Principles.
2. The plan celebrates a healthy Mind,
Body, and Earth and incorporates
policies that promoce a healthy lifesryle.
3. The plan incorporates policies that
will meet or exceed Stare sustainabiliry
mandates.
4. The plan emphasizes historic and neigh-
borhood preservation as a core value.
5. The plan provides for a circulation
system based on transportation choices.
i 6. The plan envisions a Foothill Boulevard
that is economically vibrant and envi
ronmentally sustainable.
' 7. The plan continues the high quality
planning tradition of Rancho
Cucamonga.
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You can now take a peek at Rancho Cucamonga's future r;,,� � �,
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online at www.rcgeneralplan.com. This summary of the ' �`-�
Ciry's General Plan lays out the principles that will guide �`\� \` $; '�--'.-`4'-r�"
the communiry for the next 10 to 15 years. The last �� ti� �'ti �� ����� '�`��
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update of the Ciry's General Plan was in 2001. �� �.� �� - }
By State law, a general plan must cover seven unique ���5��'' ,. , r„
topics, typically referred co as elements. They are land , �, �"'y� `�
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use, circulation, housing, open space, conservation, safery ,�' ,
and noise. However, a Ciry may choose to select optional � `� " �
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elements that reflect the issues and character of their �`�--
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communiry. In addition to the State reguired elements (`�'� 5�t _ ; ,
Rancho Cucamon a has selected the followin elements {" �`
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to also be included in the General Plan: economic devel- - B
opment; parks and recreation, community design, historic
`resources, and community resources (publicart, infrastructure, and communiry f�,
facilities). Healthy communities, based on sustainability and planning for � �m' ��
�; " healthy lifesryles, will be the overlying i� �,
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��; ; t�` �, througliout the General Plan and
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�,�. , � � � � �.�`� ���ithin each element. �
i . � ".� � �, �� C �� � ` 9 The summary highlights the "Top 7
� �"`- -� ��` ���' ,il Big Ideas" that are embodied in the plan. Developed over the past year
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' �} ''-"� ¢"•-=� ��um. ,_,,,,, , �� y���"�r ,"�,��� with input from hundreds of residents and businesses, diese ideas will
��i a �� F�� 1'� E,; guide the nuts and bolts of the �lan as it is finalized.
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�� �"" '�'! "��°� W i�� Residents can comment online at www.rcgeneralplan.coin or by calling
t �-� �_� JamesTroyer, Planning Director, at (909) 477-2750.
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On September 24, 1994, Rancho Cucamonga opened its first Ciry Library. On opening day, the
new library offered more open hours, the latest in library technology, and a book collection of
50,000 items—all far more than the County branch liUrary it replaced. That grand opening set
the pace for 15 years of growth, advancement, and milestones that have continued to raise the bar
for library services in the Ciry.
In the past 15 years:
• 10 million books and materials have
been checked out
� 6 million people have visited
•$9 million in grants haue been
received
° 175,000 children have attended a
storytime or event
• 2 books of writings have been pub-
lished by Literacy Program learners
and tutors
a 200,000 people hold library cards
• 250,000 books and media form the
collection
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Back 2 Basics, the first reading tutoring program was
launched. Today, Back 2 Basics graduates more than 100
children a year.
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Rancho Cucamonga Libraiy Services was awarded $7.752
iiiillion grant fiom tlie California State Library to btiild
, the Paul A. Biane Libraiy, lucking off plans to build the
' Victoria �ardens Cultural Center.
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Tlie Paul A. Biane Library opens at the Victoria Gardens
Cultural Center on August 18t1i, with a brand new boolc and
media colleccion of 100,000 items, a 21-seat Technology
Genter, a story theater, and a traditional reading rooin.
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��' In addition, staffwill work toward building out 14,000
��=� �' 9�n ,� "a; additional square feet of lmimproved space on the second floor
of the Paul A. Biane Libraiy for an interactive space for children
and families that blends interactive exhibits and library materials
in a unique faciliry that will engage families in a playful le�rning
experience.
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First Friends of the Library bookstore opened at Archibald
Library. The second opened at Paul A. Biane Library in
2006. To date the Fuends have donated more than
$1 million to the Libraries.
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1 irst Libraiy Telethon aired live on Channel 3. To date, 8 telethons
have rused over $750,000 for the Libraries.
'` �'"� Fiist Technology Center opened with internet access and Microsoft
,� ": �, ' desktop software. Today two technolo�y centers at both the Archi-
`e bald and Paul A. Biane Libraries offer more than 37 worl�stations.
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The "Kidsmobile" a bookmobile designed especially for children
hit the road. In 2003, the new "Super Reader" bookmobile made
its debut with 10,000 books just for l�ids.
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, There was a time when marriage meant kids first,
` then you added pets to the family. Today, howev-
�?` � er, people are marrying later and often add "furry
� kids" to their family before having children. My
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�� �; ? baby girl at 1 p.m. that day we were concerned
� �„ ; about how our four cats and two dogs were going
�'�� , to react when we brought her home.
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���``=-� ready during the time you
are pregnant, having this
lead time is not the case for everyone, so here are a few
pointers, no matter what the lead time is for a new
addition to your family.
How �ll My Pet React?
No matter how much you are able to plan ahead (or
aren't, as in my case), the addition of the new family
member may be difficult for your pet. Remember, your
pet was your first "baby" and is used to being the center
of attention. Drastically reducing attention, ignoring,
isolating, and scolding your pet after the baby comes
home will likely make your pet feel stressed. Gradu-
ally get your pet used to less attention and switch with
another family member as the primary attention giver
so your pet still feels loved while mom or dad is busy with the baby.
How Can I Prepaze My Pet?
If you have months to prepare for your baby's arrival, make sure your pet has a
routine check-up and is updated on all vaccinations. Spayed and neutered pets
are calmer and less likely to bite. Get your pet used to nail trims and train your
pet to remain calmly on the floor beside you until you invite him on your lap,
which will soon have a newborn in it. Encourage friends with infants to visit
your home to accustom your pets to babies and supervise all pet and infant
interactions. Consult with your pediatrician and your veterinarian if the
thought of your newborn interacting with your pet makes you uncomfortable.
Accustom your pets to baby-related noises months before baby is expected,
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you may plan to use. Make these positive experiences for your pet by offering a
treat or playtime. Sprinkle baby powder and baby oil on your skin so your pets
become familiar with new smells.
Finally, plan ahead to make sure your pet is taken care of while you are at the
hospital.
What Do I Do After My Baby Comes Home?
Bringing baby home is an exciting time but before the baby
comes home, have someone bring something with the baby's
scent on it for your pet to investigate. When you do come
home, your pets will be glad to see you, so have someone take
the baby to another room while you greet your "furry kids."
Keep some treats handy to distract your pet.
After the initial greeting, you can bring your pets to sit with
you next to the baby, rewazd your pets with treats for appropri-
ate behavior. Remember, you want your pet to associate being
with the baby as a positive experience. To prevent anxiery or
injury, never force your pet to get close to the baby and always
supervise any interaction. Life with a new baby can be hectic,
but try to maintain routines as much as possible to help your
pet adjust. Be sure to spend some one-on-one time with your
pets daily.
My husband and I were lucky, even though we had little time
to prepare. Our cats were not bothered by the baby and would even try to sit
in our laps while we held our daughter. There was an adjustment period for
our dogs. Our Pomeranian loves everyone and took to the baby easily and now,
I think she even protects her. Our Cocker/terrier mix was afraid initially and
would bark at the baby while she was in the bassinet wondering what was
moving in there. Soon she became curious and peeked over the top to see what
was in the bassinet. Now both dogs come up to us while we hold our daughter
and she pets them and the dogs lick her. One can only imagine what our pets
will think once our daughter is mobile.
For more information try these online resources: www.hsus.org and
www.preparingfido. com.
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Every year, more than a thousand volunteers help Rancho Cucamonga achieve ��w �� t ,,, ` «� �
the margin of excellence for Ciry services that is a source of civic pride for t� ., � €� i�. � 4�� �, ~� s �M °'1 '-�
everyone'. Uolunteers assist the police and fire departments, lend a hand with �' 'f" 9� �: ��, `� ' '��_'""' z��
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recreation activities, and step up wherever help is needed at community events. ��i'�, ° �� � ����s
At the Rancho Cucamon a Animal Care and Ado tion Center the walk do s, �a"`'�'�''�''�*'�N `��k : �� �`� � ���
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L. Brulte Senior Center, they help the staff with programming and bring a ueated to a uip back in time to che Old West at a themed evening of barbecue,
lifetime of skills to Center activities. They coach sports, they run league play, entertainment, and activities on Central Park's event lawn.
and they keep score. Special recognition for those reaching 1,000 hours of communiry service
Once a year, the City celebrates this commitment to public service and shared the program with a live musical comedy entitled "Billy and the
,; f,:� this year, on August 22nd, Rancho Cucamonga's volunteers were Hillbillies," a western re-enactment that included saloon scenes and a re-
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A side effect of the recent �'`'
economic downturn is an
increase in foreclosed, vacant,
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Council approved an ordinance � � `z '" ;
that requires property owners � =�� `"' � ' � "�'�" �`
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to take responsibiliry for vacant ��'TER " i
properry.
Owners must secure residential,
commercial, and industrial properry f
that becomes vacant and maintain
the properry and its amenities
including pools and spas, and front
and side yards. In addition, the
owners must register the properry
w i t h t h e C iry' s B u i l d i ng a n d S a f ery '
Depaztment. Contact information
for the property must be posted and
visible from the street. Owners who do
not comply are faced with fines starting at
$100 and increasing to as much as $500.
Since the ordinance was established
in March 2009, the Department has
registered 250 properties, 30% of which
are being maintained by
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be able to show your love this February.
Hearts for Arts is a month-long celebra-
tion of Rancho Cucamonga's love for the performing arts highlighted by
two special events.
Hearts for Arts will kick off on February -
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his stand up comedy routine on the Lewis
Family Playhouse stage. Tonight czt 11! �� �" —�"�
tickets are affordably priced at $26.50, meet ��
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an additional charge. '
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All month long, there will be individual ' �
donation opportunities at Lewis Family
Playhouse performances and you can always <;_
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support the arts online with a donation
to the Rancho Cucainonga Community `�� `�
Foundation through the RCpark.com web page.
On Saturday, February 20th the Ontario Reign will host a Rancho
Cucamonga Community Night benefiting Hearts for Arts, donating
at least $1 from every ticket sold to the cause. The Los Angeles Kings
affiliate team will provide visitors to Citizens Business Bank Arena with
an exciting night of professional hocicey. Tickets are on sale at the Lewis
Family Playhouse Box Office, (909) 477-2752.
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created gunfight, and a movie presentation.
Raffles, roaming entertainers, give-aways, and
relay races filled out the program of activities
for hundreds of volunteers and their families '
and friends. ° ��
If you would like to volunteer and share your ��i �'�
ex erience and skills with our communi ""- t•
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there are many opportunities available. Visit `�.:
the Uolunteer section of RCpark.com for �: ��=°�
more information ar contact the Community '`
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is a new TV show featuring
Healthy RC events and activities.
Charter or Time Warner Cable
Channel3
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The Ciry and the Northtown Housing Development Corporation are partnering
to bring healthy cooking classes to Northtown young people (ages 9 through 17) �,m
and adults (18 and older) free of charge. �� �
The program is called C.A.S.A. or Cocinando, Amigos, Saludables y Alegres �. ,��
(Healthy Coolung with Happy Friends) and the goal is to address the risks �� �
associated with obesiry, particularly diabetes, by teaching new approaches to � '�:;
cooking and meal planning. Led by a graduate chef of the Culinary �„+ ,`'' 4`�
s� �14 Art Institute, the new session will begin on Tuesday, January 5, �� . ��F
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;�,� r'' �t�� 2 0 1 0. Pazticipants wi l l learn han ds-on s k i l ls and at the end x i �
;��' ,:�� of the 6-weeli session, smdents and their families will enjoy ��
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t�' } their new healthy eating habits. '`� -��
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�� ��-p. ' Services Department. For more information about this program, please
��,--� i,� " ,� �''�` contact Kristen Compean at (909) 477-2700 ext. 2046.
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Healthy Earth Style
Reusable bags are an important way residents
can contribute to making RC a greener,
healthier communiry. Not only do reusable bags
reduce the waste and litter generated by single
use bags, they preserve important resources like
fossil fuels that are used to generate
plastics and trees that are made into paper. L��
Rancho Cucamonga wants to help you make -
a reusable bag commitment by remembering
the 3 "Rs." �
Remember your bags. Put them near the
door, with your car keys, or put them on
your shopping list as a reminder.
Ready. Make sure your bags are ready for use by keeping a supply in your car,
at home, and at the office so you have one whenever you need it.
Rethink. Rethink all the times you use bags. Reusable bags azen't just for
groceries anymore. What about your take-out restaurant order? How about the
drug store? The bookstore?
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Get out and get moving is the key to a healthy lifesryle and RC Seniors came
out in force this summer for the first Senior Healthy RC Walk. Sevenry seniors
walked the 1-mile course from the James L. Brulte Senior Center to Ralph M.
Lewis Park. After a healthy snack, they made the return trip accompanied by
the supporting cheers and honks of passing motorists.
"Several of our seniors are part of the Healthy RC Walking Club," commented
Ryan Samples, Communiry Services Supervisor for the Senior Center. "They
use the Healthy RC Challenge program to 1og their steps and this walk helped
them achieve their next level of incentive and win a workout towel." The next
Healthy RC Seniar Walk is planned for Apri12010. Contact the James L. Brulte
Senior Center for more information.
The City's waste hauler, Burrtec Waste Industries, is replacing its fleet with new
alternative clean fuel vehicles. These vehicles reduce emissions and contribute
to lietter air quality for the Ciry. Six natural gas collection vehicles are already
operating in Rancho Cucamonga and Burrtec has made a commitment to
,� replace all diesel-fueled vehicles within the next three years.
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Buying energy efficient appliances is one step
in conserving energy, but there are other things
you can do help save even more:
Unplug It
Plugged in items still draw power even though
they are turned off.
Try Shift Work
Wash and dry your clothes and your dishes
in the evening when there is less electriciry
demand.
A Better Way to Dry
Use a clothesline and harness solar power to
dry your clothes. When you do use your dryer,
don't over load or under load it. Dry light-
weight and heavy clothes separately for greater
efficiency. Be sure to clean the lint filter.
Cooking Right
Enjoy a barbecue or outdoor cooking when it's
hot. Keep your kitchen cool. On your stove, match
the size of the pots and pans to the burner and use
pots with flat bottoms and tight fitting lids for the
biggest energy savings. Smaller appliances such
as microwaves, toaster ovens, slow cookers, and
electric skillets can be more energy-efficient than
firing up your stove.
Dump the Pump
Set your pool pump to run only between 4 and
6 hours, the water will be just as clean and your
wallet will thank you for it. Two speed and variable
speed pool pumps save money compared to single
speed pumps.
2010 �IEALTIIi' I�C
TY� DAY CELEBR�TIOl�i
Environmental and educational family fun
Saturday, April 17
1 p.m.� p.m.
Paul A. Biane Library and Bank of America
Imagination Courtyard
Entertainment, hands-on exhibits, and mascots.
GREEN COiTI�I'I'Y EARTI� I)AX
Hosted by Supervisor Paul Biane and
The Frontier Project
Saturday, April 10
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
The Frontier Project
10435 Ashford Street
For more information call (909) 987-2591.
COlO�IMUNITY YARD SALE
Hosted by the RC Family Resource Center
Saturday, May 8
8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
a�+ RC Family Resource Center
vi rn 9791 Arrow Route
Booth space $20
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Smazt Cooling
A ceiling or portable fan may do the trick instead of
using your air conditioner. Leave the thermostat at
82 or warmer when you are away and 78 or warmer
with the thermostat fan set to automatic when
yodre home. Clean and replace filters frequently.
Give Your Sink a Break
Your dishwasher uses less energy and water to clean
your dishes than doing them in the sink. Wait to
run your dishwasher until it is full, and use the cool
dry cycle or let the dishes air dry. You'll save 40%
in energy.
The Art of Refrigerator Maintenance
Cleaning your refrigerator's coils, especially in
summer, can lead to big savings because it won't
have to work so hard to stay cold. And get rid of
that extra fridge or freezer in the garage.
For more information visit www.sce.com.
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Take these three steps to a brighter future, without wasting energy. Browse for bargains, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.
Each of these tips means less energy use and a greener planet.
Tip 1: Switch
Replace lights and lamps with Energy Star qualified compact
florescent bulbs. They last 10 times longer and use up to 75%
less energy.
Tip 2: LED It Shine
Energy Star qualified light emitting diodes (LED) bulbs make
��k a great substitute for decorative lighting. They use up to 90%
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Your table, desk, and floor lamps and your hard-wired
ceiling, porch, cabinet, and accent lights can be equipped
with da}�ime shut-off or motion sensors to help you conserve.
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The Rancho Cucamonga Police ���"`'`�
Department has just trained 11 additional ���`
technicians to help with child safery seat `
inspections. Residents who are interested "`^�\�
in having a child safety seat inspected can ��
call (909) 477-2890 and make an appoint- `�� �
ment and a technician will conduct a free '�'''�
inspection.
CHILD SAFETY SEAT GUIDELINES:
• Infants
(birth ta 1 year old and 20 pounds)
Child should use a rear facing car seat
• Toddlers
(1 to 4 years old, 20 to 40
pounds)
Child should use a forwazd
facing child safety seat
• Young children
(4 to 8 years old, 40 pounds and
less than 4 feet 9 inches)
Child should use a forward
facing belt-positioning booster
• Older children
(8 years old or at least
4 feet 9 inches)
Child should use lap belt or
shoulder belt
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`r community to bring a new, unwrapped toy or
sports equipment to any City fire station. The
i toys, collected between Thanksgiving and
'' Christmas, will be distributed to the less
s fortunate children in the Rancho Cucamonga
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The Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District has
selected a new dispatch agenry to receive 9-1-1 calls
in the City of Rancho Cucamonga. CONFIRE, a
joint powers agency r; � .
that provides 9-1-1 r - '°"
dispatch services for
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Counrywill begin � - �� '� '�` t � �� ���� �
working with � �' �� �"�� �
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this December. ��"' r ra �,a .
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will be the addition
of a telephone triage process during which the 9-1-1 call-taker will ask the caller
questions. CONFIRE uses a process called Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD)
which enables the call-taker to more accurately assess patient needs and accelerate
the delivery of inedical care.
These questions will not delay the dispatch or response of emergency personnel
but can help the call-taker provide detailed instructions to the caller about what
to do before emergency units arrive.
The largest change associated with the transition to CONFIRE will be change to
the seven digit telephone number used to report an alarm activation for home/
business fire alazms and medical alert systems. Residents and businesses with
these monitored alarm systems should ask their monitoring company to contact
the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District at (909) 477-2770 for the new
telephone number.
The Fire District also wants to remind cell phone users to activate the GPS
function on their phones. Cell phones with activated GPS functions allow
emergenry dispatchers to determine a 9-1-1 caller's location.
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