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Anaheim Becomes the Host City of USA Men's Volleyball

Anaheim Becomes the Host City of USA Men's Volleyball

New Digs Anaheim becomes the host city of USA Men’s THE CITY OF ANAHEIM WELCOMES THE USA MEN’S NATIONAL VOLLEYBALL TEAM

And thanks the sponsors that have made the team’s relocation possible:

Vince Otte

If you would like to join our growing list of USA Men’s Volleyball sponsors, please call (714) 765-5192. Features

7 An Athletic Image The organizations and facilities that are making Anaheim a sports destination. 8 On the Cover 8 Welcome Home The USA Men’s National Volleyball team is moving to Anaheim. and James Polster on the court as Team USA defeats to win the 14 Anaheim’s Sports History America’s Cup tournament for the A look at how sports have shaped Anaheim. first time in USA Volleyball history. ©FIVB 16 Game Time 14 Where and when to sign up for youth sports. Departments

2 City Scene Anaheim is set to become one of the first wireless cities in the country; the state-of-the-art Tiger Woods Learning Center opens; Mayor Curt Pringle 16 State of the City highlights initiatives for 2006; Mayor Pro Tem Richard Chavez efforts to create a riverfront park progress. Council Member Bob Hernandez 5 Council Member Lorri Galloway Newsmakers The Anaheim/Orange County Visitor and Convention Bureau celebrates Council Member Harry S. Sidhu, P.E. its 45th anniversary; seven local businesses are honored.

City Manager David M. Morgan 6 Building for the Future Anaheim schools celebrate completed facilities projects. Managing Editor John James Nicoletti 2 Associate Editor Linda Fontes 13 Calendar of Events

Contributors: Suzi Brown, Elaine Cali, Janet Coe, Mike Ebbing, 17 Business Connection Nikki Moreno, Meghan Schinderle City workshops help businesses become more profitable; the Chamber of Commerce gives local businesses a “first look” at upcoming contract bidding opportunities; Anaheim Magazine is published quarterly by the City of Anaheim. the American Sports Center lands Olympic tenants. Address all correspondence to Anaheim Magazine, c/o Managing Editor, 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805. 17 20 Important Phone Numbers and Websites The City of Anaheim is a City Council/City Manager form of government. As such, the City Council makes policy decisions at City Council meetings, Tuesdays at 5 P.M. while the City Manager oversees the day-to-day operations of the City. To contact the About Anaheim: Founded in 1857, the City of Anaheim is one of the nation’s premier municipalities and ’s 10th most populous city. As the City Council to voice opinions, call (714) 765-5247. If you have oldest city in Orange County, Anaheim covers 50 square miles, with more than 345,000 residents and 2,077 employees. The municipal corporation’s concerns regarding the day-to-day operations of the City, call annual budget is $1.298 billion. The city boasts world-class organizations such as the Anaheim Angels, Boeing, CKE Restaurants, Inc., specific departments found on page 20 of this publication or L-3 Communications, of Anaheim, Pacific Sunwear and . Annually, Anaheim also welcomes millions of the City Manager’s Office at (714) 765-5162. visitors to the city, truly making it where the world comes to live, work and play. For more information, please visit www.anaheim.net.

Spring 2006 ] Anaheim CITY SCENE

No Strings Attached: Anaheim Disaster Creates a Citywide Preparedness Wi-Fi Network Training Available Y 2007, RESIDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO SIGN UP FOR MOBILE SERVICE THROUGH- ISASTER CAN STRIKE ANY TIME AND WITH- OUT ANAHEIM. OUT WARNING.THE BEST WAY TO KEEP In January, the City Council approved an agreement allow- ing EarthLink, one of the nation’s largest Internet service YOUR FAMILY AND EMPLOYEES SAFE IS TO PRE- providers, to create a Wi-Fi broadband network, making Ana- PARE BEFORE A DISASTER OCCURS. heim one of the first wireless cities in . Under the agreement, EarthLink will install the network on The City of Anaheim is offering Community Emergency streetlight and traffic signal poles, enabling anyone who pays Response Team (CERT) classes to residents and business for the service to access the Internet in most areas in the City. owners to ensure they are better prepared to handle an emer- For small businesses, Anaheim’s wireless network will provide gency. The five-week program will be held from 9 A.M.to an alternative for broadband connectivity, such as an afford- 4:30 P.M. beginning Saturday, March 25. able wireless T-1 solution. CERT Classes Offered “The City of Anaheim is one of the premier destinations for business and pleasure on the West Coast, and deploying  Introduction to Disaster Preparedness and Terrorism (3/25/06) citywide wireless broadband only reinforces this image to  Medical Operations I and II (4/8/06) residents and visitors,”said Donald Berryman, executive vice president of EarthLink and president of the ISP’s municipal  Fire Suppression and Light Search and Rescue (4/22/06) networks division.“This solution will provide an alternative to traditional high-speed Internet offerings and give users an  Disaster Psychology and Team Organization (5/6/06) affordable option to stay connected no matter when and no  Course Review and Graduation (5/20/06) matter where they are in Anaheim.” By offering innovations, such as wireless high-speed broad- band connectivity, city officials believe that other high-tech All training classes are free, however registration is required businesses will use Anaheim as a test-bed for their emerging in advance. A minimum of 30 participants are required for technology as well. ] each class. It is possible to register for only one class, but to become certified, participants must attend all classes. For more information or to register, call the City’s Office of Disaster Preparedness at (714) 765-6949. ]

Anaheim ] Spring 2006 2 CITY SCENE Tiger Woods

Learning Center © Gary Newkirk Opens at Dad Miller Golf Course

NAHEIM STUDENTS ARE LEARNING TO FLY IN A FLIGHT SIMULATOR, DISCOVERING WHAT IT TAKES TO BECOME A CRIME SCENE INVESTIGA- TOR AND DESIGNING TOYS AND AD CAMPAIGNS AT THE TIGER WOODS LEARNING CENTER center, and I hope it serves as a launching pad to great success.” (TWLC), AN INNOVATIVE YOUTH-EDUCATION Working closely with local school districts, the Center’s FACILITY THAT OPENED LAST MONTH AT ANA- staff of educators has developed a series of programs that will augment current school curriculums. In the first year alone, HEIM S AD ILLER OLF OURSE ’ D M G C . it is estimated that 3,000 students will take advantage of the A dedication was held on February 10 with Tiger Woods, TWLC and its resources. former President Bill Clinton, California First Lady Maria The 14-acre campus was designed to provide students with Shriver, students, teachers and community leaders. The two- access to the most interactive, technologically advanced equip- story, 35,000-square-foot center is providing fourth-through ment and curriculum. It includes a 1,200 square foot multi- 12th-grade students with critically important free interactive media center, a 200-seat auditorium, a computer lab containing enrichment programs in reading, math, science and technol- more than 100 computer stations, a student lounge and a ogy. It also offers specific classes that promote career explo- café. Thanks to Anaheim Public Utilities, the TWLC will also ration and preparation in areas including forensic science, serve as an energy efficiency showcase with a solar electric cur- engineering, aerospace, video production and home design. tain wall, a solar electric panel and an interactive display allow- “My goal for the TWLC is to provide students with a ing students to explore electric energy, renewables and place to explore their dreams and open doors to new conservation measures and the history of Anaheim’s opportunities and potential career paths,” said municipal electric utility. In addition, the cen- Woods, who graduated from Western ter includes a 10-acre driving range with High School and often played golf 20 tee stations and a three acre 18- at Dad Miller. “This is their hole putting course. ]

Tiger Woods Learning Center

© Gary Newkirk 3 Spring 2006 ] Anaheim CITY SCENE

Anaheim Pushes Freedom-Friendly, Service-Driven Initiatives in 2006

HE CITY OF ANAHEIM CONTINUES TO BE A LEADER WHEN IT COMES TO FREEDOM- FRIENDLY INITIATIVES AND PROVIDING QUALITY SERVICE FOR RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES. Efforts to Create This year the City is focused on creating a City Hall that serves residents 24/7, opening the door for greater competi- tion among cable service providers and amending the City a Riverfront Park Charter to protect homeowners’ rights. Those initiatives and others were outlined during the Move Forward Mayor’s State of the City address in January. If approved by the City Council, over the course of the year, city staff will work to: NAHEIM IS MOVING FORWARD WITH Establish an Anaheim City Hall that is open to serve residents 24 hours EFFORTS TO TRANSFORM A PORTION OF a day, seven days a week through the Internet. Residents will be able to schedule a building inspection, report a pothole and more online UNUSED LAND ALONG THE SANTA ANA RIVER any time, any day of the week. INTO A RIVERFRONT PARK THAT CAN BE ENJOYED Welcome greater competition from video content providers to improve BY RESIDENTS. quality and delivery and possibly eliminate franchise fees. Earlier this year, the City Council Place before voters an amendment to the City Charter banning eminent approved a lease agreement with the domain abuse forever, ensuring that residents’ property will not be taken Orange County Water District that for private development that has no purpose other than to increase sales will allow the City to enhance tax or property tax revenues to the City. Burris Pit, a water retention and percolation basin. Place before voters an amendment to the City Charter prohibiting gam- When the project is com- bling establishments in Anaheim. pleted, residents will be able Develop a partnership with UCLA’s Landscape Architecture program to enjoy hiking and biking trails, that will allow an entire class of architectural students to conceptually picnicing and interpretive dis- redesign the Santa Ana riverscape, from just north of of plays. The City is also work- Anaheim to the Riverside County boundary. ing on a related project with UCLA’s Landscape Architec- Establish the “Mayor’s Young Scholars” program, which, in partnership ture Certification program, with EarthLink, will provide 33 qualified Anaheim high school students in which students will con- each year with a new laptop computer and free EarthLink wireless Internet access. ceptually redesign the Santa Ana Riverscape, from just north of Angel Stadium of For more information about these initiatives or to read the State Anaheim to the Riverside of the City address, please visit www.anaheim.net. T County boundary. T

Anaheim T Spring 2006 4 NEWSMAKERS FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESS AWARDS

Anaheim/Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau Celebrates 45 Years of Business

N 1961, THE ANAHEIM VISITOR AND CON- VENTION BUREAU OPENED ITS DOORS IN A SMALL FARMHOUSE. Today, as the Bureau celebrates its 45th anniversary, it has grown from five employees to 50 and is now located at the Anaheim Convention Center. But its mission remains the same. Since 1961 the Bureau has worked with area hotels, attractions, transportation, restaurants, shopping and entertainment companies as well as meeting planners, travel wholesalers, the media and consumers to promote the Anaheim area as a Anaheim White House leading destination for conventions, meetings and vacations. Restaurant Its efforts have helped make Anaheim one of the nation’s top destinations for leisure and business travelers. With the largest convention center on the West Coast, the Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim—named one of the best arenas in the world, Local Businesses and —the original Disney theme park, Anaheim draws more than 20 million people annually to experience its Receive Awards entertainment offerings and venues. Overall, visitors to Ana- heim and Orange County spend more than $7 billion dollars annually. As the Bureau seeks to further improve its promotion EVEN LOCAL BUSINESSES HAVE RECENT- of the area, look for a more visually appealing and dynamic website to be unveiled this spring. LY EARNED RECOGNITION AS BEING “Branding our destination to stand out among the com- AMONG THE BEST FAMILY OWNED BUSINESSES petition continues to drive our programs, from sales tactics to advertising to the Internet,” Charles Ahlers, president of IN THE AREA . the Bureau remarked.“What makes the Anaheim area appeal- The Anaheim White House Restaurant, California Pools ing is more than our exceptional facilities and entertainment, of , Lulu’s Dessert Corporation, The but also our level of hospitality, family-friendly attitude, safe- Original Mr. Cabinet Care, Reborn Cabinets, and ty and lively resort atmosphere.” ] California Career School were nominated for The Family Owned Business Awards, sponsored by the Orange County Business Journal and Cal State Fullerton. In addition, Custom Comfort Mattress received the Up-And-Coming Family Owned Business Award. All seven businesses were recognized by the City Council for their success and contri- butions to Anaheim. ]

5 Spring 2006 ] Anaheim BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE Anaheim City School District Celebrates Completed Bond Projects

UST AS THE CITY OF ANAHEIM IS INVEST- beautifully modernized and expanded school. Revere students ING $600 MILLION IN CAPITAL IMPROVE- are now enjoying a new computer lab and library as well as a new two-story building with 30 classrooms. Horace Mann MENTS IN THE THREE YEARS LEADING UP TO School, which is being completely rebuilt with nearly ITS SESQUICENTENNIAL IN 2007, THE ANAHEIM the number of classrooms, will also eliminate staggered ses- sions when it returns to its home site this summer. CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (ACSD) IS WORKING At Benito Juarez School, families and faculty will benefit TO ENHANCE FACILITIES AT EACH OF ITS 23 from modernization similar to work completed at Patrick Henry, Benjamin Franklin, Betsy Ross and Adelaide Price ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS . schools. Modernization enhancements, including new light- Since 2002, when ACSD passed Measure BB, its school ing, ceilings, floors, windows and window coverings are mak- facilities bond, more students are learning in state-of-the-art ing older classrooms look brand new. School infrastructure classrooms, lunch shelters have been added or are planned improvements include upgraded plumbing, electric, heating at all schools and students at all sites are enjoying new play- and air conditioning systems. ground equipment. ACSD continues to work on plans for two new elementary In addition, overcrowding has been eased at more than a schools, one in the north central area of Anaheim (a site near La dozen schools. Staggered sessions, in which two classes share Palma Park is being considered) and one adjacent to Ponderosa one classroom for a portion of the day, have been eliminated Park. Local legislators are working with state officials to help at 13 schools including Paul Revere Elementary.In January, ACSD increase eligibility for state funding so that the District staff and students moved from the Harbor Campus, a tempo- can continue to move forward with those building plans and rary site housing schools as they undergo construction, to a further enhance the quality of learning for all students. ]

Anaheim ] Spring 2006 6 Sportingan Anaheim—It’s the only city in Southern California that is home to a team, a Major League franchise and a U.S. Olympic Athletic team. Add in the fact that it’s the site of the largest indoor sports facility in the country and boasts more than 20 youth sports organizations and it’s easy to see why Anaheim is the center for professional and amateur sports in the region. Image ince the 1960s, millions of people have attended numerous baseball, hockey and football games in Anaheim. In 2002, thousands crowded Angel Stadium of Anaheim to watch the S Anaheim Angels win the and in 2003 hockey fans rocked the Arrow- head Pond of Anaheim as the Mighty Ducks won the Western Conference Championship. As a result, Sporting News magazine named Anaheim Best Sports City in 2003. The City has hosted MLB All Star Games, the Freedom Bowl, the John R. Wooden Classic, the 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials—Gymnastics Championships and the 2005 World Badminton Championships with 300 athletes from more than 50 countries and regions. Golfers from throughout Southern California tee off each day on Dad Miller—where Tiger Woods was groomed for greatness—and Anaheim Hills golf courses. And Anaheim’s central location has attracted the atten- tion of the NFL, which approached the City about the possi- bility of bringing a professional football team to Anaheim. Anaheim has secured its place among great sports cities and the future remains promising. This year, Anaheim’s Dad Miller Golf Course saw the open- ing of the Tiger Woods Learning Center, Angel Stadium of Anaheim will host the and the USA Men’s National Volleyball team arrives in April, allowing fans to see some of the best vol- leyball players in the world prepare for the 2008 Olympics. In addition, Disneyland is hosting its first Half Marathon in September and the arrival of a National Basketball Develop- mental League team is under consideration. Baseball, hockey, volleyball and more. All available within a 50 square-mile radius. This issue of Anaheim Magazine highlights the events and organizations that have placed Anaheim on the map as a championship- caliber sports destination.

Vladimir Guerrero: Photo courtesy of Angels Baseball; Joffrey Lupul: © Mighty Ducks of Anaheim / Debora Robinson; Riley Salmon: © FIVB

7 Spring 2006 ] Anaheim •• USA Men’s National Volleyball Team

eet Anaheim’s newest hometown heroes. At just under 7 feet, they are among the tallest residents M in the city and their favorite colors are red, white, blue and . Olympic Gold. This spring Anaheim welcomes the USA Men’s National Volleyball team, currently the world’s fifth ranked team. MensNational For two weeks last summer, Team USA made its home in the City, drawing hundreds of curious fans to the Ameri- ’ can Sports Center to watch them train. The visit made such a significant impact on the team’s performance internationally that they vowed to return. Now, the team is here to stay. TeamComes Thanks to the generosity of local businesses, the 20 players and four coaches are leaving their training site in Springs for Anaheim in April. USA Volleyball is banking on the fact that the move will increase the team’s chances for a gold medal at the 2008 Olympic to Games in . Following their 2005 visit, USA stunned the world’s best team, 2004 Olympic gold medalist Brazil, defeating them at home in five sets to win the America’s Cup tournament Anaheim for the first time in USA Volleyball history. The men’s team went on to win first place in the FIVB World Champion- ship Qualifying Tournament in and in the NORCECA Continental Championship in . In November, the team took second place in at the FIVB World Grand Champions Cup.

2005 Team Results

International Sports Invitational (California) Final Standings: 1) Netherlands • 2) USA • 3) China • 4) Australia

America’s Cup (Brazil) Final Standings: 1) USA • 2) Brazil • 3) Cuba • 4) 5) Canada • 6) Venezuela

FIVB Qualifying Tournament (Puerto Rico) Final Standings: 1) USA • 2) Puerto Rico • 3) 4) Guatemala • 5) Barbados

NORCECA Continental Championships (Canada) Final Standings: 1) USA • 2) Cuba • 3) Canada • 4) 5) Puerto Rico • 6) Mexico • 7) Panama • 8) Barbados

FIVB World Grand Champions Cup (Japan) Final Standings: 1) Brazil • 2) USA • 3) • 4) Japan 5) Egypt • 6) China

Donald Suxho V © FIVB

Anaheim ] Spring 2006 8 •• USA Men’s National Volleyball Team

By the of 2005, Team USA had posted the highest win- from Southern California and this move brings them closer ning percentage of any men’s national team since 1988 and reg- to home, improving their quality of life, McCutcheon said. In istered 27 wins—the most by a men’s team since 2000. The addition, the team’s ability to recruit new players will improve team finished the year by winning 18 of its last 19 matches, because many of the best players in the country are from including 14-straight at one point. Southern California. “There is no doubt in my mind that training at sea-level, “Our goal is to become the 2008 Olympic Men’s Volleyball in a world-class facility, with a community that was genuinely Champions,” McCutcheon said. “It’s going to take an supportive of our team helped us significantly,” Coach Hugh incredible amount of work, a lot of skill, and a little McCutcheon said of the two-week training visit. bit of luck for us to achieve. The good news is that While training at a high altitude benefits aerobic athletes, by moving to Anaheim we are capable of accom- in volleyball it impacts the trajectory of the ball, negative- plishing this goal.” ] ly affecting players’ skills. But the bene- fits of relocating to Anaheim extend beyond training at sea-level. Many of the players are

V(L to R): #6 Phil Eatherton, #13 Clay Stanley, #9 , #7 , and #3 Jim Polster © FIVB New Head Coach Guides Team to Successful Year

n his first year as “Hugh has a great sense of the tradi- 2001 he was the top assistant coach and I head coach of the tion and history of USA men’s volleyball,” recruiter for BYU. During that time the USA Men’s National sad , the long-time head coach Cougars posted a record of 138-44 and Volleyball team, Hugh who guided the USA men’s team to an captured two NCAA men’s volleyball McCutcheon led the Olympic gold medal in 1984 and is now championships (1999 and 2001). team toward a new serving as chief executive officer of USA McCutcheon has served as a volunteer home in Anaheim and Volleyball. “He has a wonderful rela- assistant coach for the men’s national international cham- Hugh McCutcheon tionship with the players. He is one of team, helping out during the 2001 World pionships. the brightest coaches that I have ever League, the 2002 World Championships Team USA ended the 2005 season had the pleasure of working with.” and on five international tours. He served 27-6—the most wins by a men’s team McCutcheon has played on the New as the head coach of the USA Boy’s Youth since 2000. In addition, for the first Zealand junior and senior national National Team in 2000 and 2001.In 2004 time in the history of USA Volleyball, teams, was a member of ’s McCutcheon was assistant coach of the the team won the Americas’ Cup, beat- 1996 national team and represented his men’s national team during the Olympics ing Brazil, the current Olympic, World country on the FIVB in . Cup and World Champions in their own World Tour in 1997. McCutcheon has a bachelor’s degree country. Now McCutcheon, a native He played for Brigham Young in physical education from BYU, a of Christchurch, New Zealand, and the University (BYU) from 1991-1993 after master’s degree in exercise science from team are focusing on a tough road transferring from the University of BYU and an MBA from BYU’s Marriott ahead in 2006. Canterbury in New Zealand. From 1995- School of Management. ]

9 Spring 2006 ] Anaheim •• Angels Baseball OntheRoad

005 brought Angels Baseball back-to-back AL to West Championships. Despite injuries to Vladimir 2 Guerrero, Garret Anderson, Adam Kennedy and Francisco Rodriguez, the team made it to the playoffs, ending the season with 95 wins—their second best in franchise history. nother Pitching was what ultimately powered the Angels in 2005. Cy Young Winner Bartolo Colon went 21-8 and John Lackey added a 14-5 mark. Guerrero led the team in many offensive categories, including batting Championship average (.317), home runs (32) and RBIs (108). After

defending their AL West title for the first time in fran- 2006 Angels Home Schedule chise history, the Angels lost to the eventual World Series Date Opponent Time Date Opponent Time champion White Sox in the ALCS. April 1 (pre-season) 7:05 P.M. July 1 Los Angeles 7:05 P.M. Now the team is looking to 2006 to reclaim the World April 7 7:05 P.M. July 2 Los Angeles 12:35 P.M. Champion title it earned in 2002. Among the players April 8 New York 7:05 P.M. July 14 Tampa Bay 7:05 P.M. April 9 New York 12:35 P.M. July 15 Tampa Bay 7:05 P.M. returning this season are Darin Erstad, Chone Figgins, April 10 7:05 P.M. July 16 Tampa Bay 12:35 P.M. and Francisco Rodriguez, the team’s key reliever for the April 11 Texas 7:05 P.M. July 17 7:05 P.M. past three seasons. April 12 Texas 7:05 P.M. July 18 Cleveland 7:05 P.M. April 24 Detroit 7:05 P.M. July 19 Cleveland 12:35 P.M. The Angels will play the Los Angeles April 25 Detroit 7:05 P.M. July 31 Oakland 7:05 P.M. Dodgers during April 1 April 26 Detroit 12:35 P.M. August 1 Oakland 7:05 P.M. April 28 7:05 P.M. August 2 Oakland 12:35 P.M. P M P M at 7:05 . . and April 2, at 12:05 . . April 29 Chicago 7:05 P.M. August 3 Texas 7:05 P.M. at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. April 30 Chicago 12:35 P.M. August 4 Texas 7:05 P.M. The team’s home opener will May 1 Oakland 7:05 P.M. August 5 Texas 7:05 P.M. May 2 Oakland 12:35 P.M. August 6 Texas 12:35 P.M. be against the New York May 12 Seattle 7:05 P.M. August 17 Seattle 7:05 P.M. Yankees on April 7 May 13 Seattle 7:05 P.M. August 18 Seattle 7:05 P.M. May 14 Seattle 12:35 P.M. August 19 Seattle 7:05 P.M. at 7:05 P.M. ] May 16 Toronto 7:05 P.M. August 20 Seattle 12:35 P.M. May 17 Toronto 7:05 P.M. August 22 Boston 7:05 P.M. May 18 Toronto 7:05 P.M. August 23 Boston 7:05 P.M. May 26 Baltimore 7:05 P.M. August 24 Boston 7:05 P.M. May 27 Baltimore 7:05 P.M. August 25 New York 7:05 P.M. May 28 Baltimore 12:35 P.M. August 26 New York 7:05 P.M. May 29 7:05 P.M. August 27 New York 12:35 P.M. May 30 Minnesota 7:05 P.M. September 4 Baltimore 7:05 P.M. May 31 Minnesota 7:05 P.M. September 5 Baltimore 7:05 P.M. June 9 Seattle 7:05 P.M. September 6 Baltimore 12:35 P.M. June 10 Seattle 7:05 P.M. September 8 Toronto 7:05 P.M. June 11 Seattle 12:35 P.M. September 9 Toronto 7:05 P.M. June 12 City 7:05 P.M. September 10 Toronto 12:35 P.M. June 13 Kansas City 7:05 P.M. September 11 Chicago 7:05 P.M. June 14 Kansas City 7:05 P.M. September 12 Chicago 7:05 P.M. June 15 Kansas City 7:05 P.M. September 13 Chicago 12:35 P.M. June 16 7:05 P.M. September 25 Texas 7:05 P.M. June 17 San Diego 7:05 P.M. September 26 Texas 7:05 P.M. June 18 San Diego 12:35 P.M. September 27 Texas 7:05 P.M. June 26 Colorado 7:05 P.M. September 28 Oakland 7:05 P.M. June 27 Colorado 7:05 P.M. September 29 Oakland 7:05 P.M. June 28 Colorado 7:05 P.M. September 30 Oakland 7:05 P.M. June 30 Los Angeles 7:05 P.M. October 1 Oakland 12:35 P.M. Dates and times are subject to change. For tickets and information, call the Angels’ box office at 1-888-795-HALO (4256) or visit

V Garret Anderson Photo courtesy of Angels Baseball the Angels online at www.angelsbaseball.com.

Anaheim ] Spring 2006 10 •• World Baseball Classic TheWorldComes toAnaheim he best baseball players in the world will be in Anaheim when the first World Baseball Classic comes to town TMarch 12-16. The City is hosting the second round of games in the international tournament that begins with 16 countries vying for the title of World Champions. From March 3-5, Pool A, made up of Japan, Korea, and China, plays in Japan. From March 7-11, Pool B, with the , Canada, Mexico and South Africa, will play in ; Pool C, made up of Puerto Rico, Cuba, Panama and the Netherlands, plays in Puerto Rico; and Pool D, with the Dominican Republic,Venezuela, Italy and Australia, meets in Orlando. The best teams from Pool A and Pool B will play a total of six games in Anaheim with the top two teams advancing to the Semi-Final games in San Diego on March 18. The World Baseball Classic was created to increase world- wide exposure of baseball and introduce new fans and players to the game. To purchase tickets for the World Baseball Classic or for more information, visit www.- worldbaseballclassic.com ]

11 Spring 2006 ] Anaheim •• Mighty Ducks of Anaheim

ith Henry and Susan Samueli purchase of the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim on June 20, 2005, a W new era of hockey began in Anaheim and South- ern California. a New Era With a new management team and coaching staff in place, as well as the addition of several new players to the team, the Ducks have a new look and style of play this season. Along with a commitment to putting a winning team in on the ice, the Samuelis have been focused on creating more hockey fans throughout Southern California. They have increased the team’s presence at ice and roller hockey rinks in Southern California and established programs to support rinks in developing amateur hockey. Hockey In addition, the organization has started working with elementary schools to teach hockey and demonstrate the importance of physical activity as part of a healthy life- style.“It’s really an amazing commitment we are making to this community and to the team,” said. “This is our home and, therefore, we are truly committed to making the Mighty Ducks a great, great hockey club.” ]

Ruslan Salei

V © Mighty Ducks of Anaheim / Debora Robinson

Anaheim ] Spring 2006 12 C ALENDAR OF E VENTS

Upcoming events at Public events at Selected events at Upcoming shows at Arrowhead Anaheim The Grove House of Blues Pond of Convention of Anaheim (714) 778-BLUE Anaheim Center 2200 East Katella Avenue (714) 712-2700 2695 E. Katella Avenue 800 West Katella Avenue (714) 704-2420 (714) 765-8950

7 March 7-11 March Mighty Ducks vs. San Jose Big West Basketball Tournament

15-19 March 16-19 March 23 March Disney on Ice Real Wealth Expo 24 February V The Pretenders V Will Downing plus special guest Spectrum 17-19 March 26 March Spirit and Drill Dance Nationals UB40 with Elan

7-9 April 27 March 3 April 14th Annual Orange County 27 February Steel Pulse V Queen + Paul Rodgers Boat Show V 311

4 April 22-23 April Mighty Ducks vs. L.A. Kings USA Taekwondo 24 March 17 April 23 April V KEM plus special guest 29 April Mighty Ducks vs. Calgary The Great Bridal Expo Ness Bautista V The Fab Four

13 Spring 2006 ] Anaheim THE MAKING OF A SPORTS TOWN

It began in 1964. When agreed to move his expansion baseball team to Anaheim and talks began with the League to bring a professional football team to the City, the face of Anaheim was changed forever.

Anaheim Stadium Under Construction Here is a brief look at the history of sports in Anaheim and

April 12, 1964 The Angels’ Board of how it has helped shape the City. Directors votes to move its team from Los Angeles to Anaheim. The move is contingent upon building a 43,000 seat August 2, 1967 The first professional facility in time for the 1966 baseball football game is played at Anaheim season. By August 31, a groundbreaking Stadium when the ceremony is held for the new stadium, host the . now one of Southern California’s most notable landmarks.

Anaheim Mayor Jack Dutton Accepts New California Angels Pennant from Gene Autry

1960 1970 1980

The Los Angeles Rams Call Anaheim Home

1970’s In 1973, seating in field boxes for Angels games is $4. General admission is $1.50. In 1975, the first event is staged at the stadium. More than 5,400 cubic yards of soil are trucked in to prepare the course. A survey in 1978 shows that Anaheim Stadium is the only sports Anaheim Stadium facility in the U.S. to post a profit for the previous year. That same year, the Los Angeles Rams announce that they will move to Anaheim and City offi- April 9, 1966 The stadium is dedicated. cials reveal that discussions are underway with the National Basketball The parking lot is the largest west of the Association to bring a team to Anaheim. In 1979 the Big A Scoreboard is River. The Angels lose their moved 1,300 feet from behind the stadium’s center field wall to its present first exhibition game against the San location next to the 57 Freeway and the Angels make their first appearance Francisco Giants. in the American League playoffs, losing to Baltimore in the best-of-five game series.

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2000’s In 2002 the Anaheim Angels win the World Series. In 2003 the Mighty V.J Lovero © Ducks win the Western Conference Championship. Anaheim is named Best Sports City by Sporting News magazine and the Walt Disney Company sells the Anaheim Angels to . In addition, the City Council approves a new general plan, making way for mixed use development near the Stadium. Known as the Platinum Triangle, it is slated to be Orange County’s new downtown with up to 9,174 residences and more than 7 million square Disney Becomes Part-Owners of the Angels feet of commercial space. In 2004, the NFL asks the City to put together a 1980’s The Rams debut at the stadium proposal for the return of professional football to Anaheim. In 2005, Broadcom in 1980 draws 62,356 fans. The Angels Co-founder Henry Samueli and his wife, Susan, buy the Mighty Ducks from appear in the American League Play- the Walt Disney Company and the Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim is ranked offs, but lose to Milwaukee in 1982. The third in the world by Billboard magazine. In 2006 the USA Men’s National first truck and tractor pull is held at Volleyball team relocates to Anaheim, the Gene Autry Entertainment the Stadium in 1983. The first Freedom © Gene and Jackie Autry Tiger Woods Learning Center opens, and the Bowl is played at the Stadium between Disneyland Half Marathon comes to town. Texas and in 1984. The following year, a Sport Magazine poll ranks the stadium as one of the best in the coun- try. In 1986, the Angels come within one pitch of going to the World Series. Anaheim Angels In 1989, the 60th annual MLB All Star Win the World Series game is held at the Stadium. Mighty Ducks Win the Western Conference Championship Gary Newkirk ©

Tiger Woods Learning Center Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim

Anaheim Stadium Renovation Henry Samueli

Volleyball player Riley Salmon Gary Wayne ©

1990Tinseltown Studios 2000

1990—1995 In 1993 the Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim opens. Walt Disney 1996—1999 In 1996, owner Ken Behring Chairman and CEO Michael Eisner names the National Hockey League’s announces he might move the team to Anaheim. In March newest franchise The Mighty Ducks of Anaheim. In 1994, the City announces 1996 Seahawks players arrive in Anaheim to work out in an plans to refurbish Anaheim Stadium and the surrounding area. In 1995, the outdoor weight room at a Magnolia School District school, Walt Disney Company buys 25 percent of the Angels from owners Gene and but by the end of the month Behring agrees to return to Seattle after being Jackie Autry and the Rams relocate to St. Louis. threatened with a $500,000 fine each week the team stays in Anaheim. In April 1996, after much negotiation, Anaheim and Disney reach an agree- ment for the renovation and operation of Anaheim Stadium. In 1998, after Gene Autry’s death at the age of 91, Disney purchases 100 percent of own- ership interest in the Anaheim Angels. That same year Tinseltown Studios premieres a 700-seat dinner theater and the Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim is the nation’s fourth highest grossing concert venue. In 1999 Tinseltown is transformed into a cutting-edge concert club and is renamed The Sun Theatre.

15 Spring 2006 T Anaheim Where and When to Game Time Sign up for Youth Sports

WITH OBESITY ON THE RISE among children in the United States, everyone from Cookie Monster to the federal government is emphasizing the importance of eating right and getting plenty of exercise. Fortunately, with more than 670 acres of parkland and more than 20 youth sports organizations in Anaheim, there are plenty of opportunities for children to get the 60 minutes of daily exercise recommended by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Here are phone numbers for several local organizations and facilities.*

Local Organizations and Facilities

American Fastpitch Association - Canyon Hills Pop Warner Football Girl’s (714) 952-9311 & Cheerleading (714) 974-2464 Registration: Apr.–May Anaheim Aquatics Association (714) 283-2176 Canyon Hills Soccer Association Registration taken throughout the year. (714) 747-9610 www.chsasoccer.org Anaheim Boxing Club (714) 765-4501 Registration: Apr. and early May Boxing instruction is available year Practice starts: Aug. round. Beginner to competitive levels. East Anaheim National Little League Anaheim Family YMCA (714) 635-9622 (714) 533-1852 Registration ends: Jan. Anaheim Hills Little League Practices begin: Feb. (714) 282-7093 Registration: Nov.-Jan. East Hills Pony Baseball (714) 535-RINK (714) 281-6325 www.anaheimice.com Registration: Jan.-Mar. for spring Golden Youth Soccer (714) 991-5702 figure skating or hockey Junior United Soccer Association Anaheim Police Activities League (714) 635-1879 www.jusa.org (714) 533-8255 Spring league registration due: Feb. Season begins: Mar. Anaheim Pony Baseball (714) 535-3215 Fall season registration held: Anaheim Pop Warner Football & Cheer April 24, 29, May 3, 6, 11 www.anaheimpopwarner.com Practices begin: Aug. 1 Registration: Apr.–Jul. Season begins: Sept. 9 Anaheim Youth Sports Program La Palma Little League (714) 999-2804 (714) 765-5227 Loara Little League (714) 780-8774 Basketball, baseball, football camps, soccer and cheerleading programs National Junior Basketball - offered year round through the City Anaheim Hills of Anaheim. (714) 618-4494 Registration ends: Oct. Bobby Sox (National Headquarters) Practices begin: Nov. (714) 522-1234 Season starts: Dec. www.bobbysoxsoftball.org Registration: Nov.–Jan. North Anaheim Little League (714) 630-7669 Canyon Hills Girls Softball (714) 687-5229 www.chgsa.com West Anaheim Little League Registration: Nov.–Jan. (714) 952-1284 : Mar. 4 www.eteams.com/wallnews

*To provide an update to this list, please call (714) 765-5045.

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ANAHEIM CHAMBER OF a bidding packet for interested busi- COMMERCE PROVIDES nesses, including an inventory of bidding opportunities in Anaheim and contract “FIRST LOOK” TO bidding seminars. LOCAL BUSINESSES The bidding packet will be made avail- able to all Anaheim Chamber members. Y THE TIME HOME-BUILD- Bidding Packet Information Includes: ER LENNAR CORPOR-  Private industry contracting/subcontracting ATION FINISHES CONSTRUC- ANAHEIM PUBLIC TION ON A-TOWN, MADE UP  Anaheim contracting/subcontracting UTILITIES LAUNCHES OF 2,500+ RESIDENCES, SHOPS NEW “GREENER  California contracting/subcontracting AND PARKS IN THE PLATINUM CLEANERS” PROGRAM TRIANGLE, THE COMPANY ESTI-  Federal contracting/subcontracting NAHEIM PUBLIC UTILITIES MATES IT WILL HAVE BROUGHT  Other resources for procurement IS HELPING TO MAKE SURE A TOTAL ECONOMIC IMPACT OF  YOUR CLOTHES ARE CLEAN— $2 BILLION TO THE REGION. Forms/information/suggestions for bidding OF PERCHLOROETHYLENE. Looking to make sure a majority of Utilities has developed the Greener those development dollars—as well as  Sample proposals/bids money from additional upcoming con- Cleaners Incentive Program to help struction projects—stay in Anaheim, Anaheim dry cleaners abandon tradi- the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce “We are excited about the prospect tional dry cleaning methods that use has created a new program giving Ana- of providing Anaheim businesses the perchloroethylene, a known air-quality heim businesses a “first look” at infor- opportunity to take advantage and ben- contaminant, groundwater pollutant mation on up-coming contract bidding efit from the tremendous growth that and possible carcinogen, for alternate opportunities. is taking place within our city,” said methods that protect the environment The Anaheim First Look Procure- Anaheim Chamber of Commerce Pre- and conserve electricity. ment Program is designed to build sident and CEO Todd Ament. “As Ana- “By 2020, all dry cleaners using per- the linkages local businesses need to heim businesses continue to grow and chloroethylene will have to replace obtain public and/or private contract- prosper, the tax dollars existing equipment to meet new stan- ing opportunities, or hire subcontrac- they generate are a huge dards set by the Southern California tors for their business. The idea for the benefit to the city and Air Quality Management District,”said program first came to fruition after its residents making this Earl Lasley, Utilities Resource Program the Anaheim City Council’s approval of a winning situation for Specialist. “Recent studies indicate the Todd Ament Lennar’s A-Town project. The builder everyone involved.” new cleaning technologies can provide agreed to work with the Chamber of Contract Bidding Seminars are also reductions of 20 to 40 percent in ener- Commerce to provide Anaheim busi- being planned to provide businesses gy consumption.” nesses with bidding information for with an opportunity to hear about new Businesses are eligible to receive a free upcoming projects. Now the Chamber major developments in Anaheim, learn analysis of their operations to assist is building on this opportunity, creat- about upcoming bidding opportunities in selecting the technology best-suited ing partnerships with other local devel- and how to access them, as well as meet to their individual business and may opers as well as other industries, to pro- in person, private and public entities receive up to $6,000 for up-front equip- vide the same information to Anaheim offering bidding opportunities. ment costs. businesses. For more information, contact the To learn more about the Greener Clean- As part of the program, the Anaheim Anaheim Chamber of Commerce at ers Incentive Program, call (714) 765-4259 Chamber of Commerce plans to provide (714) 758-0222. ] or visit www.anaheim.net. ]

19 Spring 2006 ] Anaheim I MPORTANT T ELEPHONE N UMBERS & WEBSITES

Anaheim Municipal Government Anaheim Union High (7-12) ...... 999-3511 Building Inspections ...... 765-4626 General Information ...... 765-5100 www.auhsd.k12.ca.us Code Enforcement ...... 765-5158 www.anaheim.net Centralia (K-6) ...... 228-3100 Planning Department ...... 765-5139 Administration Magnolia (K-6) ...... 761-5533 Public Safety Mayor/City Council Offices ...... 765-5247 North Orange County Community College District ...... 808-4500 Fire Department Administration City Manager’s Office ...... 765-5162 www.nocccd.cc.ca.us 201 S. Anaheim Boulevard, 3rd Floor City Management Orange Unified (Anaheim Hills) ...... 997-6100 Business ...... 765-4000 City Attorney ...... 765-5169 www.orangeusd.k12.ca.us Emergency ...... 911 City Clerk ...... 765-5166 Placentia Linda (K-12) ...... 996-2550 Bicycle Licenses ...... 765-4000 Community Development ...... 765-4300 Savanna (K-6) ...... 236-3800 Paramedic Billing ...... 765-4060 Community Services ...... 765-5191 Santiago Community College (Anaheim Hills) ...... 628-4900 Police Department, Administration, 425 S. Harbor Boulevard Convention, Sports & Entertainment ...... 765-8950 Emergency Services Business ...... 765-1900 Finance ...... 765-5195 Fire ...... 533-1305 Emergency ...... 911 Fire ...... 765-4000 Fire/Paramedic Emergency ...... 911 Gang Detail (Police) ...... 765-GANG Human Resources ...... 765-5111 Police ...... 765-1911 Gang Detail (en Espanol) ...... 765-1410 Planning ...... 765-5139 Police Emergency ...... 911 Parking/Traffic Violations Police ...... 765-1900 24 Hr. Utility Emergency Traffic Bureau ...... 765-1860 Public Utilities ...... 765-5137 Electric outage/lines down ...... 765-3300 Payments (Impounds, Parking Citations, Court Dates) . . .765-5178 Public Works ...... 765-5176 Water main/hydrant leaks ...... 765-3300 Anaheim Police Department & Community Center (Anaheim Hills) Treasurer ...... 765-5117 Earthquake Preparedness ...... 765-6951 8901 E. Santa Ana Canyon Road Angel Stadium 2000 Gene Autry Way Report Street Flooding ...... 765-6860 Business & Information ...... 765-3800 Anaheim Angels ...... 940-2000 Employment www.anaheim.net/business/cec.html Records www.angelsbaseball.com Anaheim Career Employment Center, 50 S. Anaheim Blvd.,#300 . .765-4350 City Clerk ...... 765-5166 Box Office ...... 634-2000 Anaheim Youth Employment Service ...... 956-1182 State of California Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim 2695 E. Katella Avenue Job Training Program ...... 765-4342 Department of Motor Vehicles ...... (800) 777-0133 Administration ...... 704-2400 Graffiti Removal Utilities and Services www.arrowheadpond.com Anaheim 24-Hour Hot Line ...... 765-5200 Water and Electricity Mighty Ducks ...... 704-2700 Report In Progress ...... 765-1911 Anaheim Public Utilities, 201 S. Anaheim Boulevard www.mightyducks.com Caltrans Hotline ...... (949) 724-2500 www.anaheim.net Business Services and Economic Development The Grove of Anaheim 2200 E. Katella Avenue ...... 712-2700 Administration ...... 765-5137 Business Licenses ...... 765-5194 Housing Information Advantage Services/Conservation ...... 765-4250 Chamber of Commerce, 201 E. Center Street ...... 758-0222 Fair Housing Council Customer Service ...... 765-3300 www.anaheimchamber.org Labor ...... 558-4159 Emergency reporting of power outage, lines down Economic Development ...... 765-4323 Landlord-Tenant Problems ...... 569-0823 or water main/hydrant leaks ...... 765-3300 Community & Neighborhood Centers Homeless Shelters (Referral) ...... (888) 600-4357 Spanish ...... 765-3300 Brookhurst Community Center, 2271 W. Crescent Avenue . . . . .765-3373 Neighborhood Preservation ...... 765-4340 Deaf/Hearing Impaired (TDD) ...... 765-5125 West Anaheim Senior Programs ...... 765-3415 Library www.anaheim.net/library.html Electrical Engineering ...... 765-5156 Downtown Community Center, 250 Center Street ...... 765-4500 Administration ...... 765-1810 Water Engineering ...... 765-5196 Senior Programs ...... 765-4510 Main Library, 500 W. Broadway ...... 765-1880 Cable TV Youth Center ...... 765-4501 Canyon Hills Branch, 400 Scout Trail ...... 974-7630 Adelphia Cable ...... (888) 683-1000 Youth Boxing Club ...... 765-4508 Euclid Branch, 1340 S. Euclid ...... 765-3625 Garbage Collection East Anaheim Community Center Sunkist Branch, 901 S. Sunkist ...... 765-3576 Anaheim Disposal, 1131 N. Blue Gum Street ...... 238-3300 8201 E. Santa Ana Canyon Road ...... 765-3904 Other Services Billing Questions ...... 765-0125 Jeffrey-Lynne Neighborhood Center Anaheim Museum, 241 S. Anaheim Boulevard ...... 778-3301 Gas Service 1633 S. Jeffrey Drive ...... 956-7145 Bookmobile ...... 765-1880 The Gas Company, 131 Center Street Promenade . . . .(800) 427-2200 Ponderosa Park Neighborhood Center Anaheim History Room ...... 765-1850 Streets, Traffic & Transportation 2100 S. Haster Street ...... 750-2826 Mother Colony House, 414 N. West Street ...... 765-1850 Flooding ...... 765-6860 Convention Center 800 W. Katella ...... 765-8950 Parks, Recreation & Community Services Street Lights, Repair (Utility Operations) ...... 765-3300 Administration ...... 765-8950 Administration, 200 S. Anaheim Boulevard ...... 765-5191 Street Repairs ...... 765-6840 Ticket Information ...... 765-8900 Anaheim Hills Golf Course, 6501 Nohl Ranch Road Street/Parkway Trees ...... 765-6920 County of Orange www.oc.ca.gov Golf Reservations ...... 998-3041 Traffic Signal Repair ...... 765-5202 Birth Certificates, 630 N. Broadway, Santa Ana ...... 834-3005 The Clubhouse at Anaheim Hills Banquet Reservations . . .998-3041 OC Transportation Authority www.octa.net ...... 560-6282 County Government Information ...... 834-5400 Dad Miller Golf Course, 430 N. Gilbert Street Bus Schedule ...... 636-RIDE Dog Licenses ...... 935-7419 Golf Reservations ...... 765-3481 U.S. Government Health Department ...... 834-7700 Restaurant ...... 535-8770 Immigration/Naturalization, 290 S. Anaheim Blvd. . . . .(800) 375-5283 Marriage Licenses, 700 Civic Center Drive, Santa Ana ...... 834-3005 Neighborhood Services ...... 765-4456 Postal Service ...... (800) 275-8777 Orange County Sheriff’s Department ...... 647-7000 Oak Canyon Nature Center, 6700 E. Walnut Canyon Road . . . .998-8380 Social Security, 300 S. Harbor Boulevard, #310 ...... (800) 772-1213 Disneyland 1313 S. 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