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Many of the world’s top cyclists will compete in the Redlands Bicycle Classic, including Kristin Armstrong. Meet the Olympic gold medalist, and discover what keeps her motivated. Also, some of your neighbors say the Classic is a HOPI HISTORY THE war’s FORUM ATTRACTS great time to party.
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COMES ALIVE Mapping movements of ancient peoples
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early days Shrine marks Civil War events
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FABULOUS GUESTS Esri events series shows its star power
DEPARTMENTS FROM THE EDITOR Behind the scenes 6
TASTE Mu restaurant, bar and lounge 52
CAN’T MISS Special things to do 8
HEALTH Prescriptions and drugs 38
SEEN Assistance League Camellia Luncheon 58 Watchorn Lincoln Dinner 60 Chamber of Commerce Installation Dinner 61 St. Bernardine Medical Center Foundation Gala 62 Redlands Forum 63
HOME Great finds at Mozart’s 46
OUR TOWN One photographer’s social project 64
ARTS & CULTURE Calendar of events 8 STATUS REPORT A.K. Smiley Public Library 36
ON THE COVER
Spicy seafood pasta at Mu Restaurant Photo by Micah Escamilla
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Downtown Redlands Business Association presents ... Come enjoy the fresh produce from the local farmers around the area. You can even smell the fresh aroma of all the fruits and vegetables while walking around the parking lot. Instead of going to the grocery store, buy your groceries at the Farmers’ Market and get everything you need straight from the farm to the streets of Redlands. The farmers benefit just as much as the public. Come give it a try. You will not be disappointed.
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t e rk a M Night Thursdays 6 to 9pm
Bring the whole family and enter into an inviting atmosphere complete with lighted trees, brick sidewalks, historic buildings, and great musical entertainment. You’ll be surrounded by over 150 food and merchandise booths, offering the best from our local growers; not to mention the downtown shopkeepers who stay open every Thursday night. Discover the fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables from local growers, lovely cut flowers, a huge variety of roasted nuts, jerky, and fresh breads in our certified farmers market. The streets are filled with delicious aromas from the eateries lining our streets; whether you prefer your corn roasted on the cob or popped in a kettle, fresh seafood, a medley of ethnic cuisine, or the traditional favorites, you’ll not be disappointed. Our weekly entertainers include clowns, magicians, horse drawn carriage rides, face painters, many bands and musicians, including jazz, country, contemporary, blues, rock, Christian and classical music.
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Downtown Redlands, State Street For More Information Please Call 909.798.7629 *Except Holidays, Thanksgiving, and the week between Christmas and the New Year. To maintain the health and safety of our patrons, smoking and animals are not permitted at the market. Minors must be accompanied by an adult after 8 pm.
from the editor
Reach out and hold on
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y father would call it an “organizational moment.” It was that time when things became so complex and potentially overwhelming that you had to stop and develop a new strategy for a changing situation. It doesn’t necessarily mean “crisis,” but it is an acknowledgment that priorities need to be evaluated and new thinking is in order. It seems there is a lot of this going around these days — in government, in business, even in personal lives as families and breadwinners deal with new economies and altered workplace realities. If you find yourself among those scratching their heads, you’ve got a lot of company. One gratifying constant, even in the midst of change, is how community members hold on to core values and express them in ways to help each other. In Redlands, it feels like you find this every where including at the library where director Dr. Larry E. Burgess, like many in the city, is working to maintain quality of services while shrinking expenditures, in a coffee shop where a photograher discusses a book designed not only to be creative but to help the homeless, and across the way in a gift store, where the owner recounts a visit to China and talks of factory workers whom she wishes she could help like her own daughters. What makes a community is constancy and values — a willingness to reach out and introduce yourself at the Forum,
buy a book for a child, participate in a good cause or make a gift of money, food or clothing to an agency to help those less fortunate than yourself. Talking about the children’s reading programs at the A.K. Smiley Public Library, Burgess said the library is particularly eager to increase its support for children’s programs, especially Family Day which draws some 800 children and family members. “The goal has always been, and we’ve met it so far, is to give every child that comes a book.” For many children, this is the first book they’ve ever owned. Across the way, at the Lincoln Memorial Shrine, there’s an original Norman Rockwell painting, “The Long Shadow of Lincoln.” For me, the most poignant image in the painting is at the bottom. A pair of hands, presumably those of a black man, are reaching into the canvas. Some interpret those hands as a symbol of a promise, yet unfulfilled, of equality and opportunity for everyone. The good part is Rockwell painted another set of hands — reaching out to help. For those of us who can, now’s a good time to reach out and hold on. To those who do, thank you.
Don Sproul don@inlandlivingmagazine.com 909-386-3899
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REDLANDS ART ASSOCIATION THROUGH JUNE – Mini Multi Media Show (possibly the only juried show in Southern California with traditional ar t, contemporary ar t and fine crafts), through April 1; Plein Air Show, April 10-16; Ar t in the Park, May 7-8; Hang Show, June 18. RAA Gallery and Ar t Center, 215 E. State St., Redlands; 909-798-3415, www.redlandsar tassociation.org. SPRING GARDEN WALK MARCH 20 – Kimberly Crest House & Gardens, 1325 Prospect Drive, Redlands; 909-792-2111, www.kimberlycrest.org. Also: Wedding Open House, March 20; Princesses at the Castle (open for young princesses ages 2-11), April 10; Summer Garden Walk, June 19.
EASTER EGG HUNT APRIL – Annual event hosted by the Redlands Police Depar tment and the Downtown Redlands Business Association. Easter Bunny, egg hunt and other fun activities. Date to be announced. Fifth and State Street, downtown Redlands; 909-798-7572, www.ci.redlands.ca.us.
REDLANDS SYMPHONY APRIL 9 – Family concer t and petting zoo. Musicians will be available after the concer t to help children play a variety of instruments featured in the concer t. Memorial Chapel, University of Redlands, 1200 E. Colton Ave.; 2 p.m.; 909-748-8018, www.redlandssymphony.com. Also: “Grafted Hymnologies,” the performance debut of the work by University of Redlands faculty composer Anthony Suter, April 16; Mahler’s Symphony No. 2, May 21.
VINTAGE REDLANDS APRIL 29 – Wine-tour walk through historic downtown Redlands. Sample wines and appetizers from restaurants and wineries. Live enter tainment at multiple stops along the tour. Proceeds benefit the Citrograph Scholarship Fund. Downtown Redlands; 6 p.m.; 888-494-9044, www.vintageredlands.com.
arts&culture T H E C A L E N DA R
MARKET NIGHT THURSDAYS – Cer tified farmers market, with more than 150 food and merchandise booths, enter tainment and fun for the whole family. Presented by the Downtown Redlands Business Association. Downtown Redlands; 6-9 p.m.; free admission; 909-798-7548, www.downtownredlands.com. ‘RETURN ENGAGEMENTS’ THROUGH APRIL 3 – Comedy featuring three couples, who are revisited in the second act 20, 25 and 30 years later. Redlands Footlighters, 1810 Bar ton Road, Redlands; $15, $10 students; 909-793-2909, www.redlandsfootlighters.org. Also: “Leading Ladies,” May 19-June 5.
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CALIFORNIA THEATRE Brothers Revue,” March 25-27; Pink Floyd Experience, April 1; “Young Frankenstein,” April 6-7; “The General” (silent film), April 9; Paul Rodriguez, April 16; “Titanic,” April 23, “Cats!,” April 30; Rock ’n’ Roll Legends, May 14; Blue Man Group, May 19-22. California Theatre of the Performing Ar ts, 562 W. Four th St., San Bernardino; 909-885-5152, www.californiatheatre.net. THROUGH MAY – “Blues
CITRUS BELT QUILTERS ONGOING – Special events and workshops scheduled regularly. Meetings at Church of the Nazarene, Young Hall, 1307 E. Citrus Ave., Redlands; www.citrusbeltquilters.org.
WOMEN OF DISTINCTION LUNCHEON MARCH 19 – Honoring Inland Empire women for their achievement in many areas, including education, medicine, volunteerism, law and social services. The annual event is presented by University of Redlands Town & Gown. Or ton Center, University of Redlands; 11 a.m.; $50; 909-748-8011, www.redlands.edu/alumni.asp. KENNY LOGGINS MARCH 24 – Concer t featuring the popular singer with staying power; he’s had hit songs in four straight decades. San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino, 777 San Manuel Blvd., Highland; doors open at 6:30 p.m.; $25-$35;
800-359-2464, www.sanmanuel.com. Also: All Star Comedy Jam, March 31; Peking Acrobats, April 14; Los Temerarios, April 28. WANDA SYKES MARCH 25 – Fox Performing Ar ts Center, 3801 Mission Inn Ave., 951-779-9800, www.foxriversidelive.com. Also: Scott Stapp (the voice of Creed), April 1; Katipunan, April 2; Riverside County Philharmonic, April 9 and May 14; Arlo Guthrie, April 10; California Baptist University Choir and Orchestra, May 5; Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles, May 7; Corona Symphony Pops, May 13; “Burn the Floor,” May 20-22. NUCLEAR COWBOYZ MARCH 25-26 – Performance by a large cast of freestyle motocross riders including Ronnie Faisst, Adam Jones and Mike Mason. Citizens Business Bank Arena, 4000 Ontario Center Parkway, Ontario; 909-244-5600, www.cbbankarena.com. Also: NASCAR Hauler Parade, March 24; Revolve — Dream On, April 15-16; Cirque Du Soleil: Quidam, April 27-May 1; Willie Nelson’s Country Throwdown, June 24.
JAY WHITE MARCH 26-27 – Concert
featuring Neil Diamond tribute artist. Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa, 32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage; 888-999-1995, www.hotwatercasino.com. Also: Brian Setzer Orchestra, April 2; Jason Aldean, April 6; American Storm, April 8; Michael Bolton, April 23; LeAnn Rimes, April 29; Gabriel Iglesias, May 5. ‘RUTH’ MARCH 26-MAY 8 – The
uplifting story of Ruth is recounted in an award-winning musical. LifeHouse Theater, 1135 N. Church St., Redlands; 909-335-3037, www.lifehousetheater.com. Also: “The Count of Monte Cristo,” May 21June 26; “Jungle Book,” July 9-Aug. 14; “Les Miserables,”Aug. 27- Sept. 25. CESAR E. CHAVEZ BREAKFAST CELEBRATION MARCH 31 – Ninth annual event to mark the life and times of Cesar Chavez. Breakfast donation $5. Proceeds go to scholarships for local students. American Legion Post 650, 1532 N. Church St., Redlands; 7-9 a.m.; 909-748-8809.
HISTORICAL GLASS MUSEUM ONGOING – More than 6,000 items made by American glass makers and ar tists are available for display, including an 1885 Mary Gregory cake plate, which was par t of a recent donation of 79 pieces. 1157 N. Orange St., Redlands; noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, group tours weekdays by appointment; 909-793-3333, http://historicalglassmuseum.com.
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THE FOUR TOPS APRIL 2 – Concer t featuring the vocal quar tet that was par t of the Motown sound. Primm Valley Casino Resor ts, Interstate 15 at the California/Nevada state line; 8 p.m.; 800-745-3000, www.primmvalleyresor ts.com. Also: Jenni Rivera, April 16; Josh Turner, April 30; Rick Springfield, June 18. KIWANIS PANCAKE BREAKFAST APRIL 2-3 – Serving pancakes at the Redlands Bicycle Classic. 7-11 a.m.; $5; 909-748-0637, redlandsnoonkiwanis.org. MONOPOLY TOURNAMENT APRIL 9 – Four th annual benefit, which includes two 90-minute preliminary rounds and a final round with the top six competitors to determine the winner. Proceeds help fund student programs and scholarships. Advance registration required. The Grove School, 200 Nevada St., Redlands; $20 students, $30 adults; www.grovemonopoly.com. RELAY FOR LIFE APRIL 9 – American Cancer Society fundraiser, and an oppor tunity to celebrate the lives of those who have battled cancer. Redlands East
Valley High School, 31000 E. Colton Ave.; 9 a.m.; main.acsevents.org. RUN THROUGH REDLANDS 5K, 10K and halfmarathon, along a course of tree-lined streets that goes past many Victorian homes and historic sites. Star t and finish in downtown Redlands; 909-748 0637, www.redlands-events.com/RTR1.htm. APRIL 10 – Cer tified
YOUNG EAGLES FLIGHT APRIL 16 – The Redlands chapter of the Experimental Aircraft Association will host its annual free fly day for ages 8 to 17. Redlands Municipal Airpor t, 1745 Sessums Drive; 10 a.m. check-in; 909-425-1346, www.youngeagles.org. FLOWER SHOW & GARDEN TOUR APRIL 16-17 – 99th annual event presented by Redlands Hor ticultural & Improvement Society. Esri Cafe, 370 New York St., Redlands; www.rhis.org. ORANGE MUFFIN FESTIVAL APRIL 16 – Live music, handcrafted merchandise and enjoy the original Edwards
REDLANDS BICYCLE CLASSIC MARCH 31-APRIL 3 – The 27th annual event features some of the world’s top professional and amateur cyclists. Downtown Redlands and surrounding areas; www.redlandsclassic.com. For more information, please read the stories star ting on Page 14.
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Mansion recipe for orange muffins with orange butter during the annual event hosted by Plymouth Village. Muffins may be purchased individually or in larger quantities. On the lawn of Kendall Place historic home, 120 E. Palm Ave., Redlands; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; 909-793-9195. THE GREAT ALL-AMERICAN YOUTH CIRCUS MAY 6-22 – The 71st performing season featuring aerial, pyramids, trapeze, unicycle, wire and other circus-type acts. Tickets on sale star ting April 18. Redlands YMCA, 500 E. Citrus Ave.; $12-$14 adults, $9 children; 909-798-9622, www.ycircus.org. REDLANDS SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL MAY 12-29 – The Bard’s best works are presented during this annual event, with this year’s offerings presented in conceptual style. “As You Like It” will be a western melodrama; “Titus Andronicus” as a gothic vampire tale; “The Merchant of Venice” as an Italian comedia dell’ar te production. Redlands Bowl, 25 Grant St.; free admission; www.redlandsshakespearefestival.com. 50 YEARS OF SALZBURG MAY 13-14 – Weekend celebration includes a showing of the sing-along version of “The Sound of Music,” fireworks, traditional food and drink, music, lectures, special guests, a festive biergar ten and more. University of Redlands, 1200 E. Colton Ave.; 877-867-2586. FASHION SHOW MAY 14 – Soroptimist International of Redlands’ annual fashion show brunch, with door prizes and raffles. Redlands Country Club, 1749 Garden St.; http://si-redlands.org. CITRUS CLASSIC TOURNAMENT JUNE 3-5 – AYSO invitational open to teams from all sections. Rain dates June 10-11. Redlands Soccer Complex, 1790 Dearborn St.; www.redlandsayso.org. SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL JUNE 24-AUG. 19 – 88th season features 20 performances by various groups, productions and a presentation of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic “Cinderella.” Redlands Bowl, Smiley Park, off Brookside Avenue between Eureka and Grant streets; 909-793-7316, www.redlandsbowl.org. The lineup: Opening concer t with conductor Frank Paul Fetta, June 24; Winners of the 2011 Young Ar tists Auditions, June 28; Highland Way, Kevin R. Blandford Memorial Pipe Band, July 5; Los Angeles Children’s Chorus, July 8; U.S. Coast Guard Band, July 12; Pacifico
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GOLF TOURNAMENT JUNE 13 – The 19th annual A. Gary Anderson Memorial Golf Classic, presented by the Bonnes Meres Auxiliary, a benefit for abused and at-risk children within the San Bernardino area. Red Hill Country Club, 8358 Red Hill Country Club Drive, Rancho Cucamonga; 909-383-9772, childrensfundsbcounty.org.
Dance Company, July 15; Barrage, July 19; Symphony concer t with pianist Esther Keel, July 22; “Cinderella” dress rehearsal, July 26; “Cinderella,” July 28-30; Dr. Jack Poster’s Tribute to Harry James & Friends, Aug. 2;
Opera highlights, Aug. 5; Lisa Haley & The Zydekats, Aug. 9; State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara, “The Jungle Book,” Aug. 12-13; Dallas Brass, Aug. 16; Closing symphony concer t with violinist Rober to Cani, Aug. 19.
traditions | redlands bicycle classic
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weat, Spandex and a blur of broad shoulders and bright hues whisking at right angles through the street. In Redlands, when the Bicycle Classic, now in its 27th year, hits town it’s hard not to get caught up in the excitement as top professionals gear past in rides that mark the opening of the racing season. The Classic runs March 31 through April 3, and is sure to excite.
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& color Cyclists compete in one of the Criterium races last year.
Armstrong returns ... Kristin, that is
Photo by Eric Tom
By SUZANNE SPROUL
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ristin Armstrong won gold in Beijing in 2008 and took home top honors twice at the World Time Trial Championships before deciding to start a family. But even while she was pregnant a year ago, she managed a team at the Redlands Bicycle Classic. She’ll be returning this year, as one of the featured racers. “When I decided to stop racing after winning the world championships in 2009 it was solely because my husband and I wanted to start a family,” said Armstrong, who also has five national championships. “I am back because I enjoy competition and love the sport of cycling.” The prestige associated with the Redlands Bicycle Classic continues. The annual race, which returns March 31 to April 3, is on the competition radar of many Olympians and other world-class riders. “Since I began competing in 2003 on a professional level, the Redlands Classic has always been one of the premier bike races on the women’s calendar,” Armstrong said. “Each year,
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MiMexican Cocina Restaurant is one of the Inland Empire’s best small business success stories. The family owned establishment opened in 1991 and has grown by leaps and bounds. Business has increased so much that owners Carlos and Margaret Lopez plan to move the restaurant to a larger location in April in the San Manuel Village Shopping Center in Highland. The new space will be twice the size of the existing restaurant, and also will feature a bar, outside patio seating and private banquet room, says Norma Arroyo, the restaurant’s manager and the daughter of Carlos and Margaret.
The expansion has been a long time coming, and will take Carlos and Margaret’s original dream of restaurant ownership to a new level. Customers, of course, can expect the same high quality food and attentive service that has made Mi Cocina so popular. “Our best advertising has been by word-of-mouth, and we appreciate our customers so much,” Norma said. “We have relationships with them and think of them as an extension of our own family. “Just because we are growing, doesn’t mean that’s going to change. They can be reassured of that.” Carlos and Margaret are proud that Mi Cocina is a warm and welcoming place where locals can meet friends and enjoy delicious homemade food. It took untold hours of hard work to achieve that goal, but it has been worth the effort.
Now, Norma and her brother, Armando Arroyo, are taking over much of the work with the hope that their parents can soon retire and start enjoying their golden years. “When we were growing up, mom and dad had two and three jobs to make sure we lived a good life,” Norma said. “We never want to lose sight of how hard they worked and the fact that it was their blood, sweat and tears that got us where we are today. Mom always said, ‘We’re gonna make it,’ and she did not let us down.” Along with Mi Cocina’s stellar service, Norma says the recipes have not changed — nor will they in the future. Her father and her uncle Pedro (head chef) created all of them and tested each one until they were satisfied with the taste. The Super Fajitas, and Shrimp and Fish Tacos, are the biggest sellers. The fajitas ($16.95) and tacos ($10.45) are both served with rice, beans and tortillas. Other popular dishes include Enchiladas Rancheras ($10.45), Classic Tostada ($6.25), Grilled Red Snapper ($11.95) and Carne Asada ($10.45). Open seven days a week, the restaurant also serves breakfast and offers a wide variety of desserts, appetizers and a la carte items. “Everything here is hand-made except for our tortillas,” Norma said. “We have something for everyone’s taste, and even have healthconscious dishes. Dad says that if we put it on the menu, it has to be good. I think that’s been the greatest secret for keeping our customers happy.”
Please Watch for Our Grand Opening in April in Our New Location!
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Mi Cocina Restaurant 7223 Church Street, Suite A17, Highland • 909-425-0393 Hours: Monday-Saturday 11 am to 9 pm, Sunday 10 am to 9 pm
Kristin Armstrong pedals on her way to winning the women’s time trial race in Switzerland in 2009. Associated Press
‘As long as you keep balance in your life as well as a positive attitude, you can accomplish whatever you set your mind to.’ all of the top teams come to Redlands to kick off the season. The race organization provides a professional atmosphere and quality racing, which keeps me coming back each year.” Juggling a career and family can be a challenge, but Armstrong works to maintain the right balance between the two. “As long as you keep balance in your life as well as a positive attitude, you can accomplish whatever you set your mind to,” she said. “One of my favorite questions I ask myself from time to time is: Do you have to? Or do you get to? As long as I answer with, ‘I get to,’
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I know I am on the right track.” That track has changed during the years. Part of a military family, sports participation was both supported and encouraged. Armstrong was a Junior Olympian in swimming by age 17 and later competed in the Hawaii Ironman World Championships. Then came a medical diagnosis of osteoarthritis. Running was ruled out and cycling was considered the best therapy. “They told me to stop running. Instead, I learned to fly,” she says in her publicity bio. When she’s not training or racing, she and business partner Nicola Cranmer run the Peanut Butter & Co.
Team TWENTY12. Armstrong also conducts bike camps for women throughout the West. Participants in all skill levels are taught bike maintenance, core strengthening and stretching basics. “Kristin is one of the most decorated female athletes in the United States. Her standards are high,” Cranmer said. “After Beijing, she became sort of the go-to person. She has natural mentoring skills and people recognize her as a focused person.” So much has happened in the past year, but planning for the future hasn’t stopped for Armstrong. “Next up is 17 months from now and competing in the London Olympics with my family by my side,” she said. But first, she’ll take on the streets of Redlands.
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Kristin Armstrong with her son, Lucas
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Cyclists make their way along Sunset Drive during last year’s Sunset Road Race.
A world-class springtime rolls into the city
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he sounds of 180 cyclists whirring by at breakneck speeds in their bright multicolored uniforms are as synonymous with springtime in Redlands as the blossoms that adorn the thousands of trees the city is known for. The Redlands Bicycle Classic organizing committee is preparing for the 27th annual event, which since 1985 has welcomed thousands of racers including many elite international pros. It all started after thenMayor Carole Beswick attended a mayors’ conference, where she learned about a race in another city. Beswick, Councilman Dick Larson, local businessman and former Danish national team member Peter
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Brandt, and a small group of local residents thought it would be a great idea to bring a professional bicycle race to Redlands to draw attention to the downtown. The rest is part of American bicycle racing history. With its rolling hills, diverse architecture and temperate springtime climate, Redlands is a perfect host for an international bicycle competition. Some may consider our community as Southern California’s answer to the many quaint towns dotting the hillsides in Europe, where bike racing is second in popularity only to soccer. The great racing names associated with world championships, Olympic teams and the legendary Tour de France are many:
Americans Davis Phinney, Alexi Grewal, Thurlow Rogers, Eric Heiden, Steve Hegg, Jonathan Vaughters, and Russian Viatislov Ekimov for the men; American Alison Dunlap, Olympic gold medalist Kristin Armstrong, Christine Thorburn, and the legendary French star Jeanne Longo for the women. They, along with the current crop of the sport’s rising stars — Chris Horner, Levi Leiphiemer, Christian Vande Velde, Tom Danielson and Ben King — all have one thing in common: they have raced the streets of Redlands. Perhaps the truly unique quality of the Redlands Bicycle Classic, which is entirely run by volunteers, are the local residents who organize the event year round, and
then open their homes to the athletes who come from far away. How many people can say they gave up their bedroom to host an Olympic or world champion? The people of Redlands have a long history of community involvement, and the Bicycle Classic is a great example of that. The Rendlers, the Barichs and the Robertsons may not be famous, but they are as important to the fabric of the community as the race itself. “Many of the teams become so attached to their hosts, they become extended family, keeping in touch year round as the team travels,” said Craig Kundig, a former race director and longtime event organizer. “Redlands is well known through the cycling community as a more than great place to race, it is a great city to call home.” The community also benefits greatly from the scores of racers of all ages who take part in the public racing events. The youngest racers, at age 3, will start the rides on their tricycles and Big Wheels in a 50-yard dash to the same finish line the
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pros cross. Races continue all day with the School Duel competition, adult races, and USA Cycling elite amateurs. This year’s Classic offers four days of racing action beginning with a short but tortuous prologue time trial on Thursday, March 31. Then, the action moves to neighboring Beaumont, which is hosting
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Kerry King and crew after winning last year’s top party honors
Race time is party time By SUZANNE SPROUL
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n Europe, cycling fans bring out cowbells and raucously rattle them, shouting “Allez, allez, allez” (French for “go”) as riders seemingly fly by. In Redlands, it’s a bit more laid back but just as enthusiastic as residents make it all a party. It has become a local tradition — going back more than 20 years for some — to celebrate the Redlands Bicycle Classic by inviting friends and families to enjoy the day as world-class, Lycra-clad racers charge local hills. Last year, there were even prizes awarded for those who could party the heartiest. The winner was Kerry King — as judged by Ray Dickinson, the Classic’s entertainment director who last year visited as many of the parties as he could. It’s a tough job, but somebody’s gotta do it.
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“Scott (Welsh) and I were trying to come up with ideas to get even more community involvement, so I volunteered to check the parties out,” Dickinson said. “Someone had to take control of the situation, and I was the guy to check out all the massive amounts of food, wine and drinks, not to mention water and soda.” He expects to be out there again this year, dressed in his bright red Classic shirt. “Last year there was no criteria,” Dickinson said. “I just tried to stop by as many of the parties as I could, talk to everyone and I went from there. I’m looking forward to doing that again.” So what made King’s front yard the place to be? Maybe it was the delicious buffet that featured food from a variety of ethnic cuisines and the year’s signature drink: a Cosmopolitan. Or maybe it was the bounce house she rented for the younger set. Maybe it was King herself.
‘It all started as a barbecue, and we didn’t even realize there was a race. But now it’s a party and people just seem to come whether I call them or not.’
“I was excited to have won last year and I have some ideas for this year, but I can’t give out any of my secrets,” she said. King’s “bike party,” as she calls it, is a great chance for friends to get together and have fun. “I lived in another house on the route before moving to this one,” she said. “It all started as a barbecue, and we didn’t even realize there was a race. But now it’s a party, and people just seem to come whether I call them or not. It’s just really fun to be able to see certain people at least once a year.” About 100 people stop by on race day. Tables covered with tablecloths and flowers are in the front yard for the adults, and rented play equipment is in the backyard to entertain the children. “I just think I have the best location, fun friends and the best food and beverage out there,” King said. The Classic party story is similar for the neighboring Palmer family. It started with one barbecue and an ice chest set out on the driveway. Now, the guest list usually includes 50 people, not counting the firefighters at the nearby station, police officers who handle crowd control and the occasional biker who, for whatever reason, might end his or her race dream by stopping and eating. “My family started this basically because it’s right there,” Kim Palmer said. “During the years, the get-together got somewhat bigger. It spawned, but the fun factor has always been the same.” The get-together is affectionately called “The Classic Que,” and features homemade Italian sausage, chicken, hamburgers and ribs. Now that the party has expanded in size, Kim concentrates on hosting and four of his friends bring the main dishes and cook. “We try to make sure there’s enough food and that everyone is having a great time,” he said. “We’re low-key by design because this started out as a grassroots effort. Now it has become a tradition since the Classic is so integrated into the city. I know it’s become integrated into our lives.”
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education | exploring the past
Modernizing history U of R project brings ancient Hopi culture into the computer age
From left, a corrugated pot, a cylinder jar, and a black mesa pot, all part of a collection of Hopi-style pots handmade by Wes Bernardini. photo by Micah Escamilla
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By JERRY RICE
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es Bernardini’s present is rooted in the past — some 300 to 800 years ago. The associate professor of anthropology and sociology at the University of Redlands is leading an effort to document and preserve Hopi culture, using a method today’s younger generations will especially appreciate. With Esri’s ArcGIS Explorer software, Bernardini is building a 3-D experience that will allow users to virtually travel through space and time to learn how ancient Hopi clans made their way to the place their
Wes Bernardini surveys New Mexico’s Chaco Canyon, a sacred ancestral homeland of the Hopi and Pueblo peoples.
descendants now call home, the arid highlands of northern Arizona. With a few clicks of a mouse, the landscape portal will digitally resurrect old travel routes and bring villages that time has forgot back to life on a computer screen. When the program is finished this spring, Bernardini expects teenage Hopi students will be among the first to use it. “We wanted an interactive tool — something that drew on their existing interests with digital technology,” he said. “They should be able to take the driver’s seat in deciding how they want to explore the landscape. Then ideally in the end, if they want to know more about these places than the tool can tell them, they would ask other members of the community who have a richer knowledge of the places.” The Hopi are a proud, spiritual people with a history that goes back a millennium in what is now the southwestern United States. Centuries before the first Europeans landed in the Americas, the Hopi were migrating through a region that stretched from what would eventually become Colorado, New Mexico and
Arizona south to Central America. Today, their descendants — numbering fewer than 7,000, according to the 2000 census — occupy a much smaller area. The Hopi reservation in Arizona covers the area on top of and surrounding three mesas, about a 60-mile radius. One of the mesas includes Old Oraibi, the oldest continuously inhabited village in the United States, according to the website hopi.org. The settlement was established around 1050 A.D. “The tribe is interested in learning the history internally and expressing it externally for a couple of different reasons,” said Bernardini, who has been working with the Hopi tribe for about a decade — the last two years on the landscape program. “They want to have a say in what happens to all of that ancestral land that they once lived on but no longer do. They want other people to understand that they have attachments to those places, that ancestors are buried there, that ancient clan ruins are still there. “Also, they want the story of Hopi history to be understood by others,” he added. While Bernardini is a published author, he figured
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Lee Wayne Lomayestewa, left, a member of the Hopi tribe, stands with Bernardini near the Tutuveni petroglyph site in Arizona where the Hopi lived for five centuries or longer. Bernardini has written about the area in the book, “Hopi History in Stone.”
The images on the rocks behind Bernardini are Katsina masks. The dieties are associated with water and rain, and have been a part of Hopi religion for at least 600 years.
that writing a Hopi history book was not the best way to reach its intended audience. But this project — produced with the help of programmer Nate Strout of the Redlands Institute and U of R student Alicia
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Barnash — is in a format that promises to be more relevant in today’s world. “Hopi youth are distracted by their cell phones and video games as much as anyone else these days,” Bernardini said. Once the program is released, packed with information about 1,200 archaeological sites, the work still won’t be over. Bernardini hopes the tribe will start adding more details about those locations and many more. “They’re always doing interviews with elders and people who know oral information about these ancestral places. But it often goes into paper files — which is really not a good way of organizing it,” he said. “Because this program displays time and space both at the same time — and you can attach anything to a time-space point, whether it’s an audio file or a photograph or a video — then it should be a really useful repository for Hopi traditional knowledge.” Hopi Archaeology Project For more information, visit: http://bulldog2.redlands.edu/fac/wesley_bernardini/hopi
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Archaeology: real vs. reel Wes Bernardini was first drawn to archaeology as a child. “I was one of those kids interested in old stuff from a very young age,” he said. “I was always out looking for fossils.” As for America, the country’s interest in the field was sparked 30 years ago this summer by the release of “Raiders of the Lost Ark.” “Of course, the Indiana Jones movies are not a particularly accurate depiction of archaeology as it’s practiced now,” Bernardini said. “They’re kind of a glamorized version of how it was practiced back in the early 20th century. But the movies put the field into the popular consciousness. “There certainly are many more popular media depictions of archaeology now than when I was a kid,” he added. “There are all kinds of TV shows that focus on the search for artifacts that open up portals to other dimensions. It’s sort of silly stuff, but it’s all based on some interest in the past.”
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landmarks | lincoln memorial shrine
An American timeline
Shrine marks anniversaries of events in an unfolding Civil War By DON SPROUL
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t’s hard not to look him in the face and take a measure of the man. With quills in his nose so he could breathe, Abraham Lincoln sat while plaster dried for a life mask in 1860. Today, it seems he peers out across time from those hollowed orbitals. His clean-shaven chin is slightly askew. Already, creases line his gaunt face. The Civil War, the great test for man and nation, still lies ahead. More than 150 years later, another man sits across the table an adjacent room. Don McCue is bespectacled and kindly; his middle years marked by his salt and pepper hair. Like a teacher, he shares his passion for history, but he’s also something of a time-traveler. This June, he’ll mark 25 years as curator in service to a long-dead president at the Lincoln Memorial Shrine. Locals know the Shrine as the only significant collection of Lincoln materials west of the Mississippi. They won’t be surprised to see a docent uniformed in the Army of the Potomac standing by. But for history lovers, admirers of ideals of freedom and equality, the place is constantly fresh and young. Today, like its curator and namesake, the Shrine also is engaged in an exercise Fort Sumter cannonball Photos by Lea Reed
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of time travel. It has begun a four-year project of changing exhibits and timelines designed to explore the sesquicentennial of the Civil War. Among the features now playing at the Shrine, a cannon ball from Fort Sumter. Also a piece of ephemera inspired to stir natives of the Golden State: a recruiting poster for Col. Baker’s California Regiment, which features an eagle astride a shield with a clutch of arrows in its talon. In the eagle’s beak is a banner declaring, “No compromise with Traitors, No Argument but the Cannon’s Mouth.” Volunteers were apparently to sign up at the 4th Ward Hotel at 813 Fitzwater St.
‘There’s the animal himself.’ — Abraham Lincoln, 1860
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A Civil War recruiting poster
The wreath that adorned Lincoln’s casket
The timeline on the walls of one side of the Shrine marks the key events, month by month, starting with Lincoln’s election in November of 1860 and running through December of 1861. Exhibits on the floor expand on the events, Fort Sumter in April, Bull Run in July ... It’s all there to examine close-up and personal — that’s what the Shrine is about.
Talking about the exhibit only a few days before New York Times best-selling author James L. Swanson (“Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln’s Killer�) was to speak at this year’s Watchorn Dinner, McCue clearly enjoys the reality of the period. History isn’t just past, it lives and breathes — with real people and real emotion, both then and now.
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status report | a.k. smiley public libary
Innovation, economies, engagement By DON SPROUL
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ith the city of Redlands tightening its belt and budgets across all departments, Dr. Larry E. Burgess, director of the A.K. Smiley Public Library, faces the same challenges other city department heads face: tighten up, be more efficient, innovate — but with one addition, library services, generally speaking, need to be free. Free is a tall order any day, and, in truth, someone actually pays — usually the city and, by extension, residents. But those who “pay” also include volunteers, donors and, of course, staff who juggle shifts and hours to make things work. The solution? “The easy answer in a crisis when budgets are being cut,” Burgess says, “is money, but it’s more than that.” Fresh from a meeting with the library’s Board of Directors, Burgess broke down the library’s strategy to weather this difficult time: economies, community and innovative service. This against a backdrop more difficult for the library than the Depression. “In the ’30s the library actually kept its hours and had more employees to serve the public than during this great recession. The difference being the federal government, between the W.P.A. and P.W.A., put in all kinds of funds to keep services of government going.” “Isn’t that ironic?” he asked. Now the reverse is true; the library has had cutbacks in hours and fewer employees. This in an operation with a $2 million annual budget, which serves more than 270,000 visitors a year. But through the direction of the library board and with help of the staff, A.K. Smiley remains open seven days a week, Burgess said.
‘In the ’30s the library actually kept its hours and had more employees to serve the public than during this great recession.’
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Other economies have included shifting as many costs as possible out of the city-budgeted funds. When gift or endowment income funds come in or magazines subscriptions are sponsored by donors, supplies, certain insurance payments and programs can be funded with the monies saved. “What we’re trying to do is not lose the quality Dr. Larry E. Burgess of the offering while still cutting back. It’s a tricky balance, but it can be done,” Burgess said. Assistance also comes from the Friends of the Library, which helps pay for acquisitions, computer equipment, programming and sponsoring other items like the cost for the library to join a consortium that allows card holders to remotely check out ebooks for their personal readers. “People often joke about what a library card gets you. Actually it gets you a lot; other people are paying $9.99 for a book,” Burgess said. There’s also the Lincoln Memorial Association, which advances the library’s museum and archive, the Lincoln Memorial Shrine, and of course individual contributions by volunteers who help support programs and do other things like repairing books. Where to help? Burgess looks ahead to summer and children’s programs. The library has grown its children’s reading programs in past years and would like to continue to expand them — one project, Family Day in October, includes giving each child a book of their own. There’s also a need for catalogers and docents and funding or sponsorship for any of a wide variety of library programs. To learn more, contact the library administration office. Burgess will be sure to help.
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damage from the use of acetaminophen with alcohol, that aspirin may cause stomach bleeding and we’ve heard about ibuprofen poisoning deaths. Is there anything else — common drug, unexpected consequence — we should know about? A: This is a tough question to answer really because all over-thecounter medications can have the potential to have major adverse reactions and/or death. And just
because it does not require a prescription does not mean it is safer. Talk to your doctor or local pharmacist to learn more about the potential complications associated with these medications or the medications you are currently taking. Q: A follow-up. By the way, aren’t those drugs — acetaminophen, ibuprofen and aspirin — supposed to be safe? A: Yes. They are very safe drugs to
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that you are open with your doctors about your medical history so that potential drug interactions can be avoided. Q: Are there any common indicators of a drug interaction? How could I know I have a drug interaction as opposed to some other medical condition? A: The best advice I can give you is that when you start a medication, any medication, and you just do not feel right that could be a drug interaction. Contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice. The most common symptoms of a drug interaction are headaches, nausea, dizziness, fatigue, heartburn, and changes in blood pressure. However, that can be a side affect of almost any medication, so that is why it is always best to just talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are concerned.
Q: If I have old drugs in my medicine cabinet, what’s the best way to get rid of them? Can I just flush them down the toilet? A: The federal Drug Enforcement Agency has designated local sites, during the year, where you can properly dispose of unused medications. Also, some of our local police departments have been authorized to accept medications. Contact your local city or county police departments. I know you all have done it, flushing unused medication down the toilet. Experts say this method may be potentially harmful to our environment. Modern waste treatment plants are not fully designed to deal with medications in the sewer system. Long-term health risk posed by consumption of even a small amount of these medications in drinking water and
the full extent of environmental damage remains unknown. Bonus Q: We have to ask about medical marijuana. If it’s really used and prescribed as a drug — we certainly wouldn’t argue against its use especially for HIV and cancer patients — why wouldn’t it be just another product in a pharmacy? A: As you are aware, the federal government considers marijuana an illegal drug here in the continental United States. In California, laws are more lenient, but pharmacies will usually follow the most stringent law of the land. In this case, federal law is more restrictive than the state. Until the federal government changes the status of marijuana from a legal drug to a controlled medication, you probably will not see many pharmacies dispensing medical marijuana.
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‘We’ve been lucky (because) we’ve been able to piggyback on speakers who will be here for Esri meetings or visiting the U of R for some reason.’ vice president and dean of student life at the University of Redlands, the educational series started — appropriately enough — with a conversation between Stockton, Burgess and Esri founders Jack and Laura Dangermond. “(Esri’s) new building was about to open, and Jack was saying he would love to have ideas as far as what do with the auditorium,” Burgess said, referring to the conference center. “What evolved was a sense that they were going to have this wonderful space and he wanted to do some things that would build community.” Stockton and Burgess consider possible participants then run them past the Dangermonds. The speakers must have a connection to Redlands or be coming to town. “We’ve been lucky (because) we’ve been able to piggyback on speakers who will be here for Esri meetings or visiting the U of R for some reason,” said Stockton, an industry manager for Esri. “People have suggested ideas to us — local people and people coming to town — so we’ve had a pretty easy time so far.” They try to plan out the schedule for the whole year during the summer. “We’ve had lots of ideas, sometimes even more people than we can fit in,” Stockton said. Ideas for forum guests come from many places. When Dangermond and Stockton
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were in Yosemite for a conference, they met actor Lee Stetson, who portrays naturalist and conservationist John Muir. “We thought, he’s so great, we need to get him to come down to Redlands,” she said. Stetson brought “The Spirit of John Muir” to a forum in February. That same month, Stockton and Dangermond spoke with Nader on the phone.
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Amelia and Dorothea Dinmore at Mozart’s in downtown Redlands
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Mother, daughter find dramatically different styles go well together
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heir styles may be different, but Dorothea and Amelia Dinmore both know how to express their inner creativity. Dorothea is the owner of Mozart’s, a gift shop in downtown Redlands, and her daughter Amelia, 24, is a freelance hairdresser and makeup artist who recently was on the cover of two tattoo magazines. “We’re learning from each other,” Dorothea said. “We eat breakfast together and bounce ideas off of each other. Our styles couldn’t be more different, but what we want to inspire in other people is the same.” Dorothea got her start more than 30 years ago when she opened Mozart’s, a German-style deli in Redlands with a sliver of a gift shop.
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Mozart’s has an explosion of goods tucked in every nook and corner including beaded and Brighton handbags, costume jewelry and a wide-ranging variety of gifts and collectibles.
“I had the deli for 10 years,” she said. “It was hard work, and the girls were little, so I just kept the gift shop. I thought I’d semi-retire.” Twenty-one years later, Mozart’s is bigger than ever. “The store took on a life of its own,” Dorothea said. “We’ve been expanding sideways into storefronts as they opened. It’s just been a progression, and I love it.” Mozart’s offers keepsakes and collectibles for all holidays and everyday use. “It’s never boring,” Dorothea said. “It’s never the same thing. Right now we have Easter, and we just had Valentine’s Day. Then there’s Christmas and Thanksgiving.” Amelia and her sister, Alison, grew up in the store, but Dorothea knew her younger daughter was going to go in a different artistic direction. “Her first word was ‘earring,’ ” she recalled. “When she was little, if I gave her a mirror, she was entertained. Starting in middle school, she would wear these unique outfits, and everyone would copy her style. She stops traffic. It’s fun to go with her to Forever 21. She is the most artistic person I’ve ever met.” Her hair, makeup and style “are a way of expressing what goes on in my mind,” Amelia said. “I’ve always known I wanted to do hair — once I chopped my sister’s hair and mine the day before picture day.” (Continues on Page 49)
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In addition to all the other goods, Mozart’s has a collection of Lindsay Phillips sandals, which feature convertible straps and decorative buttons.
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ozart’s is filled to the brim with keepsakes and collectibles from dozens of lines, including Brighton, Vera Bradley, Fringe Studio, Swarovski and Katherine’s. At Christmas, the store sparkles with glittery ornaments and wreaths, and at Easter, fuzzy bunnies and chicks are around every corner. Owner Dorothea Dinmore’s favorite items in the store come from halfway around the world. “The Russian boxes are museum pieces,”
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she said. “They are so breathtakingly beautiful. They are hand painted by Russian artists, and it’s really a lost art form. They are very special to me.” Mozart’s is divided into several different rooms — one just holds baby clothes, another jewelry, and yet another tea paraphernalia. The favorite room of Amelia, Dorothea’s daughter, is the Birthday Room, which features everything needed to throw a fabulous party or shower the birthday girl with gifts.
“It’s full of cupcakes,” she said. “I love sweet things, and it’s all bright and colorful.” Mozart’s strives to help artisans from around the country and the globe, and offers items like cards that are handmade in Africa. “It’s a new direction I want to go in,” Dorothea said. “I want an area in the store with fair trade, where everything you buy changes a life. If you spend $4.95 on a card, let it change somebody’s life.”
To fill the store, Dorothea and her Mozart’s team attend trade markets across the country, and also import items from Europe. “I’m always trying to find something not at Pier 1 or Target,� she sad. There are 24 employees, mostly parttime, who work at the store “because they want to be here,� Dorothea said. “It’s a fun place to come to, and we’re like a little family. We take care of each other.� They also take care of their customers. “We gift wrap for free, try to give good customer service, and keep prices low,� Dorothea said. “I’ve always tried to keep prices affordable and want people to be surprised.� Mozart’s 244 E. Citrus Ave., Redlands 909-798-2573, www.mozartsfinegifts.com Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday
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(Continued from Page 47) On any given day now, her hair is a unique color in a new style. “My hair is lightened, so changing it is easy,� she said. “I alternate between colors and add extensions. I’m inspired by time eras and bright things, and do it different every day because I feel different every day.� Amelia didn’t get serious about doing hair and makeup though until after she graduated from high school. She has worked at various salons in the area, and now freelances so she can have more time to work on photo shoots. “I never took modeling too seriously,� she said. “I wanted to do hair and makeup for photo shoots, and I figured some small time photo shoots would get my foot in the door.� “She ended up in front of the camera instead of behind,� Dorothea said. Amelia wasn’t expecting to become
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Browsing at Mozart’s is like exploring — the shop rambles through several suites which the store absorbed as vacancies occurred.
a cover model. She networked at vintage car shows and tattoo conventions and was contacted by photographers and magazines via Facebook. The more people she met, the more opportunities were presented, and she is collaborating with artists from around the country for clothes, shoes and accessories to use in photos. She’s now been on the cover of two magazines — Nordic Tattoo and Savage. “I told Amelia her life is going to change, and it has,” Dorothea said. “Once she was in the second magazine, I said, ‘I think your life has taken off into this direction.’ ” The Dinmores are inspired by everything from vivid colors to their Redlands home. “We live in a 100-year-old house, and Amelia told me that she loves Victoriana because of me,” Dorothea said. “I find I’m getting attracted to an edgier, younger design look.” Both recognize the theater that goes into artistic work, whether it’s setting up a store or taking a photograph. “She creates something new in every corner of the store,” Amelia said. “You step into another place. That’s what I love about photography, too — you create worlds, and feel like you’re in another place.”
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“We build a stage here in the store,” Dorothea agreed. “Mozart’s isn’t stuff, it’s an experience. We have music in every room, and different potpourri in every room. It’s about transforming your environment to another level.” Some of her ideas come from trips, and she recently returned from a weeklong excursion to China, where she networked with 130 other shop owners who excel at selling the Brighton brand, which offers purses, jewelry and accessories. “We were whisked away,” Dorothea said. “We went to four factories in three countries.” It was emotional for Dorothea, as she saw the women working in factories who looked so similar to her daughter. “We adopted Amelia when she was 4 months old,” she said. “Seeing how hard these girls work in the factories, in survival mode, made me think of our child who is able to express herself artistically, and it made me feel good. “We’ve encouraged her to be who she wants to be, and not to be shy about it. I wanted to put my arms around the girls and bring them all home.”
At right, Amelia Dinmore and another model at an Ink-N-Iron event Below, Easter goodies at Mozart’s
Brighton is Dorothea’s favorite line, and about 20 percent of Mozart’s business is Brighton. She appreciates the founder’s ethics, and what he has done for his employees — including lifting many out of poverty. “I had dinner with the owner, and traveled with him, and he has poured money and machines into China and made it a better place,” she said. “It was a $1 million trip, and he did that because he honors us, and wants us to grow from the experience.” While Dorothea and Amelia channel their artistic sides more, the rest of the Dinmore family is successful in their own right; Dorothea’s husband Ian is a teacher at Grove High School and a part-time professor at the University of Redlands, and daughter Alison is in law school and interning at an organization that does policy writing for the homeless. “There’s variety in this household,” Dorothea said. There’s also respect for each other, and appreciation. “I’m very grateful I have parents who taught me to do what I love,” Amelia said. “I was given a second chance — not just because I was adopted, but I was blessed with two wonderful parents. I would never have had the same opportunities with anyone else.” Photo courtesy gina M. Pinhiero / www.strappedphotography.com
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dining | mu
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Yellowtail Photos by Micah Escamilla
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IKE A FINE fine diamond, Mu restaurant, bar and lounge is a beautiful upscale place that has many facets to it — making it easy to feel that you are in for a pampered and special experience. The main dining room is decked out with dramatic Thai artwork and tasteful contrasting colored walls that create a peaceful modern Thai ambiance that engulfs the soul. Fresh flowers on each table and dim lighting add to the romantic yet casual dining experience. Besides the elegant dining room, Mu also has an upstairs banquet room, a patio dining area and a martini bar and lounge. No matter where you decide to sit, you are in for a special culinary experience. The menu features a myriad of Southeast Asian cuisine including dishes from China, Vietnam and of course Thailand. The emphasis is on fresh fish and seafood, which is delivered daily, as well as classic Thai dishes. The food is fresh, loaded with flavor and polished in presentation. Owners Daranee Muongpruan and chef Michael Chareonraj are passionate about serving only quality food and providing the best service. Daranee is no stranger to the culinary scene. Daranee Muongpruan, owner of Mu Restaurant She has been at the
Cool Thai ambience, upper left, and comfortable patio dining at Mu
same Redlands location for more than 20 years, and chef Michael has vast culinary experience that is reflected in his refined and creative dishes. The food is exciting and fun. When I visited, the Spicy Tuna ($13) was a great choice. Small cubes of fresh tuna were in a 3-inch square formation and served with a small seaweed salad. The sashimi grade tuna was tossed in sesame oil, soy sauce and a small amount of chilies. The tuna was fresh tasting and well presented, as are all of the dishes. Another appetizer was the Sautéed Manila Clams ($13). This dish consisted of about a dozen or so fresh clams sautéed in a light but delicious butter, lemon and garlic broth with fresh chilies and Thai basil. The clams were plump and the broth really complemented the clams.
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Spicy Tuna with seaweed salad
Then it was time for some terrific entrees. The popular Vietnamese selection called Bo Luc Lac ($14) was a wonderful, tasty dish comprised of marinated cubes of skirt steak sautéed and finished with butter, black pepper and served with a salad, tomatoes and a citrus pepper
dipping dressing. The Bangkok Duck ($23) was yet another dish that should not be overlooked. The seared duck breast was served with a lovely reduced Port wine sauce. Sautéed fresh vegetables and rice also came with the dish. The duck was perfectly prepared, and the sweet tangy sauce was another example of a perfect pairing between the meats and sauces — a common theme in all of the dishes that I tried. For those who love fresh fish, I highly recommend the Thai Spiced Barramundi. “Barramundi” is an Australian aboriginal word for a large-scaled river fish belonging to the perch family. It is highly regarded as the best eating
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Bangkok Duck, a seared duck breast served with reduced Port wine sauce
fish in Australia and is difficult to find. The good-sized filet served to me had a tasty cumin, cinnamon and garlic crust. Pan roasted with the skin nice and crispy, it came topped with a mild-tasting sweet and sour sauce with mushrooms and chilies. It was plated with a mound of rice and a fresh veggie mélange that included carrots, shitake mushrooms, zucchini, Swiss chard, onions, potato and bok choy. The fish was mild-tasting, moist and flaky. The dish was definitely worth its $23 cost. Sea bass, escolar and salmon also are served. The house special entrees come with a choice of soup or salad. My journey through the entrée section of the menu ended with Seafood Linguini Kee Mao. If you like pasta, you will love the fairly large portion of linguini pasta topped with extremely tender sautéed calamari, succulent shrimp, a jumbo scallop, mussels, crab legs and pieces of sea bass sautéed with a simple but flavorful soy, garlic, chili and Thai basil sauce. At $20, this dish was a steal! For dessert, I had the pleasure of trying the decadent Black Bottom Vanilla Bean Crème Brule and the
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exciting and memorable dining experience. In addition to outstanding food, the impressive wine list offers many selections by the glass, more than 24 special martinis as well as a full array of house and exotic alcoholic drinks. I was very impressed with everything Mu had to offer, particularly the first-class food, beautiful ambiance, professional service and affordable prices considering the high quality and attention to detail that is displayed throughout the restaurant. This truly is one of the top restaurants in the Inland Valley.
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THE CITRUS FARMING HERITAGE CONTINUES My wife, Cynthia, and I are continuing the family heritage, passed down from my great-grandfather, of providing farm fresh citrus at a reasonable price to the community. Currently, our produce is available at the local farmer’s market in Redlands and at our home stand. We also ship our deliciously sweet oranges all over the world. We look forward to hearing from you. Please email us at the address below or call us with your order. Email: farquharc@wwdb.org 11350 Wabash Avenue, Redlands, CA 92374 909-798-5710 ~ www.farquharfarm.com
seen The Redlands Chamber of Commerce Installation Dinner, held recently in the Casa Loma Room at the University of Redlands, was a wonderful opportunity to mingle with friends, neighbors and others in the community. In fact, Mary Jo Holmes, the 2011 Woman of the Year, thanked an “array of friends� for their support.
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(1) Redlands Chamber of Commerce President Jeff Sceranka, right, passes the gavel to Peter Lehmann as he is installed as the Chamber’s 2011 president. (2) Mary Jo Holmes, left, and Marsha Gebara (3) Allan Griesemer, left, the 2011 Man of the Year, greets his son, Paul Griesemer, as his two other sons, Steve and David Griesemer, look on. (4) Claudia Leyden is named Redlands Police Officer of the Year.
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During a recent Redlands Forum, Jane Goodall talked about her pioneering work with chimpanzees in Tanzania’s Gombe National Park. Forum presentations are sponsored by Esri and the University of Redlands through the university’s Town & Gown organization. For more about the Redlands Forum, please turn to the story on Page 42.
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our town | people
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M
artha Green and a rooster. Mike Ramos looking out from under an umbrella. But Perrie Mundy on a Harley? Sure, while she looks both elegant and austere, our local food star, Martha, is still Martha. And it’s no surprise to see Ramos peering out from under an umbrella — his being a district attorney and politics being what it is. But local Realtor Mundy, of Redlands’ Perry Mundy Group, on a motorcycle? That’s really mixing it up.
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It goes further than that. A new photographic collection of sometimes whimsical images capturing some of Redlands’ best-known citizens also includes tightly focused, often gritty portraits of the homeless. There’s Charlie, for instance, a well-known local homeless man who has a face that vaguely recalls John Muir. And he’s not alone. Portraits of the local homeless population also include a woman, boys and other men. They’re all mixed in together, with Green, Ramos, Carole Beswick, Bill Hatfield, Buddy and Benji Schwimmer, and chef Roberto Argentina, who posed with a pig’s head, to name a few. The project called “THE FACE
of Redlands” is an effort by commercial real estate broker and Antwerp-born amateur photographer Marc Piron, who wanted to use his part-time passion to build something creative while helping the homeless. The idea had been simmering in Piron’s mind for some time. He had envisioned a 5-foot by 5-foot composite image comprised of portraits of the homeless along with other Redlands citizens. But after bumping into Redlands Police Officer Alex Paredes, the homeless liaison for the city, plans changed. As Paredes recalls it, he was working panhandling calls when he met Marc, who happened to have
his camera and had offered to pay a homeless man so he could take his picture. The officer had seen some of Piron’s work in a coffee shop, and the two struck up a conversation. “He wanted to learn more about the homeless in the area,” Paredes said, explaining that some people aren’t even aware of the population. Others, Paredes said, make goodnatured but misguided attempts to help by donating cash or dropping off clothing and food at places where they congregate. The book will help. “I absolutely believe this will help raise awareness. Folks believe it isn’t a problem,” he said. Paredes suggests residents help
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Marc Piron and his photo of Charlie in “THE FACE of Redlands”
by donating through agencies, which have the facilities to store food and clothing and distribute it. Donations just dropped off at a park or gathering place largely go to waste because the homeless can’t store anything, Paredes said. Local organizations helping the homeless include the Blessing Center (909-793-5677), Salvation Army (909-792-6868), Youth Hope Redlands (909-663-4543) and the Family Service Association (909-793-2673). Oversize photos from Piron’s collection, on display in an exhibit that was occurring at press time (March 16-18), were on sale as well as a 13-inch by 11-inch book ($150) with profits designated to go to the Salvation Army to benefit its work in the local community. Recently, Piron previewed a
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copy of the book during a meeting at Augie’s Coffee House. Most of the photos were taken over the last few months. “There’s a story behind every picture,” Piron explained. “The challenge for me was to first get these people to work with the project, then to get them to do something unusual instead of the standard static portrait.” He flipped through his pre-print proof book, talking about the motorcycle shot, Charlie, Mimi Barre’s portrait and a very serious Martha with one of the roosters from the restaurant. Piron ended up using Green’s photo to help him explain the book to other participants. The text is minimal, but the photos speak for themselves. Why the homeless with business and civic leaders? “We were looking
for a different way to bring attention to the issue,” Piron said. “We tried to do it in a more artistic way through photography. And then rally the community behind it involving them.” The result is “THE FACE of Redlands,” a portrait of people and their condition: strong and weak, well-off and less so — a snapshot of our one little space in humanity. Copies of the book will be available at Farm Artisan Foods and Haven Home Essentials, both on State Street. More information at www.marcpiron.com.
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