3rd Quarter 2013 INSIDE THIS ISSUE

2013 Heritage Events Presidents Message Contact Information Heritage Corner Volunteer Information Upcoming Events Membership Form 1 1 1 2 2 3 3

2013 Heritage Events

Heres Whats Been Happening...
January 27-General members meeting & potluck March 23-Historic Downtown Ontario Walking Tour. greet the winners and promote the upcoming home tour. June 8-Historic Home Tour held from 10 am to 5 pm. July 4-Ontario Heritage had an Information Booth on the parade route and sold refreshments to help raise funds for upcoming events. July 23 Ontario Heritage presents plaque to past President and Board members, Rick & Lynn Gage at the Planning Commission Meeting. After 14 years volunteering their time and expertise they submitted their resignation. We wish them the best in their new endeavors.

ONTARIO HERITAGE BOARD Petrina Delman Richard Delman Randi Campbell Louise Melton Glenn Anderson Rudy Zeledon (ex-officio) Debra Porada City Council Liaison

June 23-By invitation of the CCAA Museum of April 28-General members Art we had a display table meeting & potluck at their Dusty Shoes June 1-We had a booth at the event. Kiwanis Annual Pancake Breakfast & Rotary Club Car June 30-Potluck held for the home tour volunteers Show to promote the & homeowners at the upcoming home tour & sell Delmans historic house. tickets. Grilled meats provided by June 4-Model Colony Ontario Heritage. Awards: We were there to

Presidents Message
SOME NEWS AND UPDATES ON EVENTS:

Contact Information
P.O. Box 1 Ontario, CA 91762 Phone: 909-984-6558 Website: www.ontarioheritage.org Email: info@ontarioheritage.org

Ontario Heritage

Thank you Ontario Heritage Board and members for the vote of confidence in electing me as your new president. Also, welcome to Louise Melton, our new Secretary and Glenn Anderson as Director of Communications. All of us on your Board are excited to be part of this organization. Please join us as we continue to encourage the preservation of Ontarios

historic heritage. We have more fun events planned for the remainder of this year. Before you read about those here are some updates of whats already happened.

This was the first year we had a booth at the June 1 Kiwanis annual pancake breakfast and Rotary Club car show. We had fun meeting new people and promoting the home tour. The downtown walking tour One of our members won on March 23 was a great two car show awards for his success. Many turned out to vintage car. We plan to be at learn more about Ontarios next years event! historic buildings and previous businesses. We all Congratulations to this years heard interesting facts such Model Colony Award as Mae West being refused winners! The Rehabilitation service at a local restaurant Awards went to Karen Starr because of her racy movies. Continued on Page 3

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3 r d Q u a r t e r 20 1 3 Do you treasure Ontarios

HERITAGE CORNER If you own a historic

property or plan to purchase one, you might want to make changes to it at some point in time. So the following question may come up, If I want to alter my historic property, what do I do? If you are considering alterations to your historic property, contact Historic Preservation Staff in the Ontario Planning Department to find out how to proceed. City staff will need you to provide a photograph (digital or hard copy) of the structure and a concept of what alterations are being considered. The concept for the alterations can be in the form of a sketch, a photograph example of what is being considered, or a Specification Sheet (from a manufacturer). If a Waiver is issued, these materials will be kept by the City and attached to the Waiver form. If the proposed alterations do not qualify for a Waiver, then a Certificate of
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2013 Ontario Heritage Membership

goal but who says we cant have fun pursuing it! If you are already a member of Ontario Heritage, we sincerely thank you! If youre not yet a member, please consider joining us on this journey. Not only will you become more aware and knowledgeable of Ontarios past history, you will be inspired to walk with us as we go forward in Preserving, Protecting and Promoting Our Model Colony. Benefits of Membership: 1. Participation in Ontario Heritage events such as Home Tours, Annual Historic Cemetery Tour, potlucks, local
VOLUNTEERS WANTED

We are an all volunteer local non-profit organization and we need you! Is the ongoing process of preserving our historic downtown important to you? Or learning about the rich history of the Model Colony? Our Mission Statement is Preserving, Protecting and Promoting Our Model Colony not only for us but for our future generations. Having historic home tours, annual historic cemetery tours, being present at local events are all part of pursuing our mission and making the public more aware of our purpose. Its an important

community events, historic and educational programs. 2. Discounts to events 3. E-mail Newsletters 4. Advocacy for preservation of our historical environment and cultural heritage 5. Access to information concerning restoration and renovation 6. The knowledge that you are part of the effort to protect, preserve and promote the Model Colony.

If you would like to volunteer your time at our events, please contact us at: volunteers@ontarioheritage.org

Local Places to Visit!

(CCMA) CHAFFEY MUSEUM OF ART (previously was CCAA) is located at 217 S. Lemon Avenue in Ontario.
They are having their grand opening on September 15 from 2 pm to 4 pm. Admission is free. Donations are welcome! They have a beautiful permanent art collection and also display the work of current artists who are well known in the region or nationally. Visit their website at: www.ccaamuseum.org MUSEUM OF HISTORY & ART 225 S. EUCLID AVENUE, ONTARIO Admission is free. Galleries are open: Thursday through Sunday from 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm. The purpose of the Museum of History and Art, Ontario is to promote knowledge and understanding of the history, art, and cultural traditions of the greater Ontario area. To see their website visit: www.ci.ontario.ca.us (continued on Page 4)

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Presidents Message

2013 UPCOMING EVENTS MARK YOUR CALENDERS!

September 15-Ontario Heritage will have a display table at the (CCMA) Chaffey Community Museum of Arts Grand Opening which will be held from 2 pm to 4 pm. October 12Ontario Heritages 4th Annual Historic Cemetery Tour will be at Bellevue Memorial Park located at 1240 West G Street in Ontario. This event will be from 10 am to 12 noon. Tickets to be sold day of event beginning at 9:30 am. Ticket prices $10 per person. Beat the crowd and purchase presale tickets at either Logans Candy Store, 125 West B Street, Ontario or at Graber Olive House, 315 East 4th Street, Ontario. Presale tickets also $10 per person. Come visit some of Ontarios early citizens as local costumed actors bring different characters to life. Every year five different citizens are represented. November 7 Ontario Heritage MEMBERS ONLY Lunchtime Potluck/Meeting with a guest speaker. Grilled meats will be provided by Ontario Heritage. RSVP is mandatory

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3 r d q u a r t e r 20 13 one week prior! Location will be the Delmans home. December 7-Ontario Heritage will have a rented booth at the annual Christmas on Euclid event which runs from 9 am to 3 pm. There will be classic cars, food, entertainment, vendors of all kinds, police & fire displays, kids attractions, etc. You might even see Santa! Come out and support this fun event that is held along historic Euclid Avenue between G Street and B Street in downtown Ontario.

& her husband, Clif Perry and to Edward & Stacy Jaureguy. The John S. Armstrong (landscaping) award went to John & Mary Federico. Andrew & Andreana Rabb received the Award of Merit for the ongoing preservation of their historic home. Those who attended the historic home tour on June 8 were delighted with the beauty and architectural styles of the houses. The homeowners pride and love of their homes, along with their amazing hospitality, made it a memorable experience for all. Volunteers were invited to the Delmans historic home for a delicious potluck meal and treated to choice meats grilled to perfection by Ontario Heritage Board. Our volunteers are special!

SAVE THIS DATE!! ROUTE 66 CRUISIN REUNION SEPTEMBER 20-22, 2013 3-day, 2 night festival of hot rods, muscle cars, customs, classic and vintage vehicles from 1900 through 1975 that park and cruise the downtown streets of Ontario, including historic Euclid Avenue. Includes vendors, entertainment, food. Friday, September 20th event hours are 6pm-10 pm. Saturday, September 21st event hours 8 am-8pm. Sunday, September 22nd event hours 8 am-4 pm.

Ontario Heritage Membership Form (June 30, 2013 to June 30, 2014)
*Name: ____________________________________________ *Address: __________________________________________ *City: _____________________ *Zip Code: ________________ *Phone: ____________________________________________ *Mobile Phone: ______________________________________ *E-Mail: ____________________________________________ * Required Information In an effort to keep dues low, most communication will be via email, so providing us your email address is vital. State: ________ Membership Categories (For the 2013 Calendar Year) o Individual $25.00 o Senior (62 years) $15.00 o Family $40.00 o Family-Senior $30.00 o Corporate $250.00 TOTAL ENCLOSED $_______ I am interested in: o E-mail Alert Network o Volunteering at Events o Other (specify) ____________________________________ Mail with Your Check Payable To: Ontario Heritage P.O. Box 1 Ontario, CA 91762

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Information Corner (Continued from Page 2)

Appropriateness application and fees must be filed. Now this brings up another question: What is a Certificate of Appropriateness? It is a permit issued by the Historic Preservation Subcommittee for any alteration, restoration, rehabilitation, addition, or relocation to any Eligible Historic Resource. It is used to ensure that any change made to a historical resource preserves the original character and architectural features of that property. The Historic Preservation Subcommittee reviews applications to determine whether or not the proposed changes are appropriate and maintain the original character and features of the historic resource. A Certificate of Appropriateness is required before any other permits can be obtained. The information is this section comes from the City of Ontario Planning Department, 303 East B Street, Ontario, CA 91764 Ph: 909/395-2036 Fax: 909/395-2420 Please see the following links: www.ci.ontario.ca.us/ modules/ showdocument.aspx? documentid=7424 www.ci.ontario.ca.us/ modules/ showdocument.aspx? documentid=7321

Local Places to Visit!

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THE ONTARIO ROTARY POLICE MUSEUM 2500 S. Archibald Avenue, Ontario (just below the 60 freeway)
The displays go back to when there was one officer chasing criminals on foot down the wooden sidewalks!

Hours: Tuesday 10 am to 2 pm Wednesday 10 am to 2 pm Thursday 12 pm to 4 pm

(and by Appointment) Hours subject to change. Please call ahead to verify. Visit their website at: www.ontariorotarypolicemuseum.org