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8 It’ll be bloomin’ incredible It’s been years in the making, organizers selected the gardens months ago, judges are lined up, old trophies brought out for display... the Redlands Horticultural & Improvement Society celebrates its 100th consecutive flower and garden show in April.
12 A season of benefits From the Crab ’N Jazz to the Run Through Redlands, if its spring, Redlands is hopping. We preview some of the highlights: a Titanic event at Kimberly Crest, the Relay for Life and Vintage Redlands to name a few more.
20 rolling again Redlands Bicycle Classic president Dan Rendler will tell you: the Classic likely just wouldn’t happen without the volunteers. While pro riders hit the street come race time, its the people who give their time for free who keep the Classic moving.
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DEPARTMENTS FROM THE EDITOR Riding with Rendler & Co. 6 CALENDAR Arts and cultural events 18 stage Redlands Symphony wraps its season with oboes and Duke Ellington 32 faith Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast 36
advice In twelves, ideas for 2012 • Relationships 38 • Happiness 39 • Fitness 40 • Diet and exercise 41 • Finances 41 food Find the Salted Pig 42 More than just Muffin Tops 45
ON THE COVER The 2012 Redlands Bicycle Classic
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From left, Redlands Bicycle Classic president Dan Rendler, race director Eric Reiser and his wife, Jennifer
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he Redlands Bicycle Classic criterium route is a quick spin around town from the Cafe Royale on Cajon Street. I asked Scott Welsh if someone connected with the Classic might want to take a few turns with me as a backgrounder for this year’s preview. President Dan Rendler and race director Eric Reiser and his wife, Jennifer, were kind enough to oblige, and along with Scott they pulled on their riding gear for a Classic tour, up close and personal. Scott serves as marketing director for the Classic and, along with Dan, Eric and Jennifer, is an avid cyclist. We spun north on Cajon Street, right on Olive Avenue, and took a hard-angled right again onto Vine — a sharp turn next to the old City Hall. As we floated along the streets, Scott painted the picture of 150-plus cyclists in their multi-hued Spandex kits careening through the downtown’s figure-8 course, rolling along from gutter to gutter at 30 mph. Amazing, hair-raising, dangerous, exciting. One of our group quipped that if Sun/Bulletin Sports Editor Louis Brewster came to the Classic, he’d skip NASCAR and become a cycling fan. (It wasn’t me, Louie!) The criterium is a gruelingly short race — 60 minutes for women, 90 minutes for men — ridden along a closed 1-mile course at an all-out-charging pace.
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It’s a Monte Carlo Gran Prix style event, if you will, on leg power. But like the Tournament of Roses in Pasadena, this event — which draws attention and visitors to Redlands — is more than a single closed race. It’s a community investment, a collection of races (time-trials, stage races, kids, amateur, hand-cycle, school duel and public rides) with its own art (see the Tracy Holmes preview on Page 28), history, awards and bicycle expo. More than 300 volunteers help make it happen, says Dan Rendler, and like the people who invest their time in it, the Classic strives to offer something for everyone and engage the wider community: from children to pros, from duffers to handicapped athletes. And like any event of this size, it’s something of an imposition on the city and its residents, especially for those who aren’t fans. Street closures, crowds and the types of headaches that come with any major event are sure to tag along. But also, Redlands, the Classic shows off to the rest of Southern California what a great gem this little city is: beautiful houses, a lovely downtown, the scent of orange blossoms in the air, and great people... that’s Classic. It’s a great show — sure, of racing, but really, community.
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Prestige, petals and history A Redlands Horticultural & Improvement Society show celebrates 100 years By CATHERINE GARCIA
1905 Cadillac filled with flowers? If it’s April, it must be the Redlands Horticultural & Improvement Society, which this year will celebrate its 100th flower show as not only state’s first consecutively held flower show but also the second-longest running event of its kind in the world. “We have a wonderful history of being a consecutive flower show for 100 years,” said Joyce Dean, event chairwoman. “That is something quite significant.” On April 21 and 22, the RHIS will mark the occasion with a special Celebrating 100 Years! themed event that will include the Cadillac, music and garden tours as well as displays focusing on the history of the horticultural group and show, and fun ways of tying past and present together. “In 1913, they had the high school orchestra provide music,” Dean said. “This year, for the 100th, we’re having an opening ceremony featuring the Redlands Fourth of July Band.”
The RHIS was founded in 1889, and the first flower show was held at the Contemporary Club in a “wonderful old building that they had,” Dean said. Other flower shows were held at the Santa Fe Depot, Cope Middle School and now Esri, where the show takes place in the cafe and atrium. The flower show will feature three divisions — horticulture, design and special exhibits — with more than 1,000 entries expected in more than 200 categories. There will be 10 panels of judges, all of whom are National Garden Club judges, and some come from as far away as New Mexico and Washington. Prizes to be awarded include Best Rose in Show and Best Edible in Show. “We have the best judges,” Dean said. “We have the best of everything. Everyone wants to enter, and we maintain that there isn’t anything you can grow that you can’t enter.” The show is open to entrants of all ages, and is a popular weekend diversion for both local residents and out-of-towners. “I’ve been a greeter at the door, and I always ask people if they have been there before, and I was really amazed over the last few years how many people who say it’s their first visit,” said Beverly Brett, the
Color blooms cascade across a display table at a past RHIS flower show. In addition to horticulture, design and special exhibit categories, the show includes a tour of local gardens.
show’s design consultant. “We do have a lot of returning people as well. It’s for anybody, no matter what age,” she added. Before the show, the RHIS also holds a free seminar during which first-time entrants can learn all about the event. This year, it will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 7, at Plymouth Village. “Anyone can come and learn how to do design, how to wipe fingerprints off of an Iris, or make rose blooms look better — anything at all,” Dean said. “It is a handson learning experience.” The committee that plans the show has been working on the 100th celebration for a few years, with momentum increasing as the big event draws near.
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Walt Mook, left, Dale Bauer, Marilyn Hafermalz, Joyce Dean and Curtiss Allen Sr., with the Redlands Horticultural & Improvement Society
“One thing that was really a lot of fun was deciding the theme,” Brett said. “We came up with Celebrating 100 Years! and decided to find major events, inventions — those kinds of things — that we could tie to different classes.” One interesting class in the show is dual containers, which will be playing off of the year 1959, when Alaska and Hawaii became states. “Someone can look at that to guide them. They don’t, for instance, have to do snow for Alaska or hibiscus for Hawaii. ... We also have Gerrard’s Market opening in Redlands in 1930, for a design using edibles, and, in the novice class, for those who have won fewer than two blue ribbons, it is 1939, when “Gone With the Wind” won best picture. They are supposed to use a vintage-style container.” Key people involved in this year’s flower show, garden tour and plant sale include Dale Bauer, Pat Clayes, Milt Gibbs, Marilyn Hafermalz, Steven Hagerth, Geri Hurth, Dana Klatt, Ron Lang, Walt Mook, Malia Moore, Pam Morris, George Nash, RHIS President Chris Sedmack and Cyndie St. Jean. “Everyone worked really hard,” Dean said. “We worked on this one for about three years before, just to figure out what we wanted to do.” In addition to the main show, there will be a garden tour plus an unusual plant sale, which will be held at Prospect Park, during the same weekend. “There are wonderful plants that grow well and are well acclimated to this area,” Dean said. “Drought-resistant plants are really represented, as are historical plants from here in Redlands. Some are more spring 2012 | redlandsmagazine.com |
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The RHIS uncommon plant sale will feature drought-resistant plants as well as specimens particularly well-suited to the Redlands area.
unusual than others.” The garden tour will take place at locations around town, with some homeowners working years in advance to get their gardens into excellent shape. “Those were all hand-selected, and all here in Redlands,” Dean said. “There are
all different types — some big, some small, a school garden. All are just super.” Back at Esri, historical artifacts, including old trophy cups that were once won by flower show entrants, will be on display. An opportunity raffle will be held, and commemorative T-shirts and a revised Inland Garden Journal will be available for purchase. “The opportunity raffle is one of my favorite parts,” Brett said. “A lot of things get donated. It might be a basket of gardening implements, a book of floral photography or gift certificates. People can buy raffle tickets and at the end of Sunday afternoon, numbers are called for those. You don’t have to be present. It’s fun. The money goes back to the organization, because everything is donated.” Organizers never know what flowers will be entered or how many, due to the weather and other factors, which makes every show special and exciting. “That’s always a surprise,” Brett said. “Some years you have hundreds of roses, some years you have hundreds of something else — it’s like a present every year.”
Flower Show and Garden Tour What: 100th annual event presented by the Redlands Horticultural & Improvement Society Where: Esri campus, 380 New York St., Redlands; garden tour at homes around the city When: April 21, 2-6 p.m.; April 22, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets: $10, good for access to all locations for both days. Tickets available at Gerrard’s Market, Precious Times Antiques and the Esri campus on the day of the show. Information: www.rhis.org, 909-798-9384, or via email at flowershow@rhis.org RHIS Uncommon Plant Sale: April 21, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; April 22, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Carriage House area in Prospect Park, 1352 Prospect Drive, Redlands
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Perhaps the city’s biggest event that Run doesn’t involve Through bicycles, the 29th Redlands annual Run Through Redlands is expected to attract more than 15,000 people to downtown Redlands on April 22. Like in years past, there will be three course distances — a 5K, 10K and halfmarathon — that will be traversed by more than 4,000 runners and walkers. “It’s always something to hear the pitterpatter of all their feet,” said Tim Murone, race director. Participants range from many elite
More than a decade ago, the new owners of Vintage the Citrograph Printing Redlands Company, Ryan Bailey and Al Hernandez, had a smart idea: raise funds for a scholarship that would benefit University of Redlands students. “We were given opportunities when we were going to school, and we wanted to give something back to students and the community,” Hernandez said. So the Citrograph Scholarship Fund was born. Now in its 10th year, Vintage Redlands — a self-guided walking wine, beer and food tasting tour through downtown Redlands — is the biggest fundraiser for the scholarship fund. It’s set for 6-9:30 p.m. April 27. More than 20 local businesses will be taking part, including Bon Appetit, Farm
runners in the longer distances to enthusiastic kids ages 3 to 6 who will be doing the Kinder Dash. In all, 11,000 people will line the streets to cheer everyone on. Many of the fans last year crowded at the finish line near the historic Redlands Bowl. That prompted event organizers this time to move the finish line up the street about 60 feet to accommodate more fans. Course distances will be measured and certified by USA Track & Field. “We’ve hired a professional event announcer who will be at the start on a flatbed truck getting the crowd pumped
up,” Murone said. “Then he will be on a platform at the end — with a sound system playing background music — to announce the finishers.” While the announcer will be hardpressed to read all 4,000 names aloud, Murone figures he should be able to recognize several hundred as they cross the finish line for the various events. Run Through Redlands is a fundraiser for the local chapter of the Kiwanis Club, which funds other charities and community events, and provides scholarships. Information: 909-792-6666, www.redlands-events.com/RTR1.htm
Artisan Foods, Gourmet Pizza Shoppe, Hangar 24 Craft Brewery, State Street Winery and Taste Buds Cupcakes. Vintage Redlands has sold out seven of its nine years, with as many as 500 people taking part. This year, only 350 tickets will be sold. “We’ve narrowed it down and refined it so everyone’s experience will be a pleasurable one,” Hernandez said. “We wanted enough people to make it a worthwhile event, but at the same time we didn’t want them waiting in long lines to get into the tastings.” So far, more than $50,000 in scholarships have been awarded, and Bailey and Hernandez are building an endowment — which will continue awarding scholarships well into the future — that is approaching $100,000. Information: 888-494-9044, http://vintageredlands.com
Hundreds of people are expected to take part in an event at Redlands East Valley Relay High School that will be much bigger than for Life what they will experience on campus. As many as 1,000 supporters are expected to take part in the 24-hour Relay for Life of Redlands, starting at 9 a.m. May 5. It’s part of a national movement that started in the mid-1980s in Tacoma, WA, and now is a successful fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. “We will remember, celebrate and fight back,” said Mike Ballinger, the Redlands event chairman. “We remember those
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who have passed away with cancer. We celebrate all the survivors and progress that has been made to find a cure for different kinds of cancers. And we fight back with an emphasis on education, and by encouraging people to get involved, even politically.” More than 20 teams have signed up to take part in the 14th annual Redlands walk, and several are out front with their support of the theme of the event. Team names include Keep Hope Alive, Cancer Busters and Kick Some Cancer Butt. Individual walkers also are welcome — even if they show up on the morning of the event. There will be musical entertainment for the walkers as they circle the track and a brunch for cancer survivors. Another highlight: a nighttime luminaria ceremony. Candles will be lit and placed inside bags filled with sand, each bag bearing the name of a person touched by cancer. Besides the website, Relay for Life of Redlands also may be found on Facebook. Information: 909-583-7565, www.relayforlife.org/redlandsca
Musicians perform during last year’s Crab ’N Jazz event.
The garden pavilions at the Edwards Crab Mansion take on a ‘N Jazz New Orleans flavor for the sixth annual Crab ’N Jazz celebration on March 30. Delicious cuisine — including an allyou-can-eat Alaska crab leg dinner — a beer tasting sponsored by local home
hobby brewers, jazz music and dancing are on the menu. There also will be auction opportunities to bid on items that include gift baskets and vacations. The event is a benefit for the Redlands Sunrise Rotary to support youth activities, scholarships, literacy programs, park improvements and more. Information: 909-335-1941, www.crabandjazz.com
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Always a wonderful place to visit, the three-story Kimberly Crest mansion Kimberly and surrounding gardens has some Crest House & new activities on its spring calendar. Gardens On April 15, marking the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, there will be an exhibit of relics from the era, high tea served in the grand dining room, and musicians playing music that was performed on the ocean liner. Tours of the home — purchased in 1905 by J. Alfred Kimberly, a co-founder of the Kimberly-Clark Corporation, and his wife, Helen Cheney Kimberly — will include information on what Kimberly family members were doing during that time period. On May 13, the focus will be on moms and families with the inaugural Mothers Day picnic. Guests may enjoy a bring-your-own lunch and take a stroll through the gardens. Admission to the grounds for a picnic is free from 1-4 p.m., and tours of the house will be available for the normal donation price. “This is a special place,” said Carey Smith, interim executive director. “We want people to know we’re here, and the importance it has historically to the region. It’s not just a big pretty house in Redlands.” Information: 909-792-2111, www.kimberlycrest.org
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Splash Kingdom Water Park at Pharaohs has a new name, new wave pool, new management group and all new focused vision. The new vision you ask? It starts with moms and families. “Moms are the target demographic we want to reach and provide them confidence that Splash Kingdom is wholesome, safe family fun entrainment� states Greg Briggs President of Splash Kingdom Water Park. Next, the all new 17,000sq feet wave pool is coming this May 2012. Dave Simon Vice President/ General Manager states “the wave pool attraction has been talked about for some time here at
our property and there is a great deal of excitement in the community that it’s finally here.� Along with a giant family pool that creates waves, Splash Kingdom is also doubling the amount of chairs and shade for the guests this summer. An additional children’s play area is also being added right next to the wave pool with a large yellow submarine interactive play structure with slides, geyers and fun water toys. This new kids water play ground will be a favorite for moms and provide some additional children summer water play fun that will support the already extremely popular fantasy island the largest kids play pool in the park. All children will splash into fun at the Inland Empire’s newest summer day camp! The all new summer adventure camp at Splash Kingdom is just another added entertainment component for children to enjoy summer fun. Campers will learn basic water safety skills and play in the water and fun park. Camp schedule runs from mid June to mid August register online at www.splashKingdom.net/camp.
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Those who truly love adventure won’t want to miss the Revenge, a two-person, inline tube ride that reaches speeds of 40 mph and concludes with a 20-foot splash down run out.
greatest in the I.E. “We believe we have the best birthday entertainment facility anywhere with the multiple attractions, Arcade and we have special birthday party rooms, additional large HD screens for all the family and kids to view in the main dining room. Birthday packages start at an affordable price,” said Simon.
If that’s not enough to send one’s heart racing, there’s always free fall, a singleperson body slide that takes the rider through a tunnel leading to a 70-foot free fall.
Inside and upstairs of the main building the park has available large banquet rooms that can seat up to 400 people for groups, corporations, chamber mixers, proms, reunions, meetings and other events.
Other water slides attractions include: The Nile River, The Riptide Surf Pool, The Flusher, Fantasy Island, The Tower of Kings, The Wrath of Ra, Ramses RockerSpeed Slide, the Lost Galaxy, The Express, and The Forgotten Lagoon.
Season passes to Pharaoh’s Adventure Park are available and includes unlimited access to the water park, minigolf, and bumper boat rides and the Inflatable fun town. Simon says rates may vary and can be found at the park website, www.splashkingdom.net Splash down to unlimited family fun…at the ultimate water playground and the IE’s greatest summer destination!
“Moms really love the splash pool areas like Fantasy Island because they can sit in the lounge chairs and keep an eye on their kids,” said Simon. “The Nile River is popular, too. It’s a great attraction that the whole family can float on at the same time.” Don’t forget about the Fun Park that includes gokarts, mini-golf, water bumper boats and all the new inflatable fun town for kids of all ages! The birthday facilities at Splash Kingdom are the P R O M O T I O N
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‘QUEEN MILLI OF GALT’ THROUGH MARCH 25 – Romantic comedy, based on a true story that centers around an unexpected relationship between Edward VIII (the Duke of Windsor) and a charming young Canadian woman. Redlands Footlighters, 1810 Barton Road, Redlands; $15, $10 students; 909-793-2909, www.redlandsfootlighters.org. Also: “The Sunshine Boys,” May 3-20. ‘JOSEPH’ THROUGH APRIL 1 – The
age-old story of Joseph unfolds to reveal a faith and love that overcomes murder, betrayal and slavery. LifeHouse Theater, 1135 N. Church St., Redlands; 909-335-3037, www.lifehousetheater.com. Also: “Sense & Sensibility,” April 14-May 13; “The Wizard of Oz,” May 26-July 1; Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, July 14-Aug. 19. SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY MUSEUM THROUGH MAY 19 – Activities and events include a beadazzled beaders demonstration and activities, April 1; needlepoint guild demonstration and activities, May 6; Public Works Day, May 19, special exhibits, the live animal discovery center, research collections and public programs. San Bernardino County Museum, 2024 N. Orange Tree Lane, Redlands; 909-307-2669, www.sbcountymuseum.org. CITIZENS BUSINESS BANK ARENA THROUGH JUNE 23 – Traffic SoCal custom car show, March 18; Nuclear Cowboyz, April 13-15; IE Dixie Salsa BBQ Competition, May 5; IE Food Truck Fest, May 6; Sesame Street Live, June 1-3; Big Search America talent competition, June 23. Citizens Business Bank Arena, 4000 Ontario Center Parkway, Ontario; 909-244-5600, www.cbbankarena.com. CALIFORNIA THEATRE THROUGH JUNE 30 – Rugrats A Live Adventure, March 23-24; Rock of Ages, April 5-6; “Tuesdays with Morrie,” April 14; Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber, April 20-22; Pop Goes the Rock with Cirque Dreams, April 24; Celtic Fire, April 18; San Bernardino Symphony presents “Tchaikovsky’s Finest,” May 19; “The Chronicles of Narnia,” May 25-27; Celebrate America, June 30. California Theatre of the Performing Ar ts, 562 W. Four th St., San Bernardino; 909-885-5152, www.californiatheatre.net. REDLANDS CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY MARCH 18 – Concer t featuring Jingfu Peng, piano; Victoria Jones, flute; and Stephanie Lovell, piano. Frederick Loewe Performance Hall, University of Redlands, 1200 E. Colton; 4 p.m.; 909-798-9253, 909-327-6611, www.redlandschambermusicsociety.com.
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BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY MARCH 24 – In concer t with Big Papa & the TCB. Fox Performing Ar ts Center, 3801 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside; 951-779-9800, www.foxriversidelive.com. Also: The Pink Floyd Experience, March 27; Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Rober t Cray Band, April 12; The Young Americans, April 15; Benise, En Fuego! April 27; “Miss Saigon,” May 11-12; Riverside County Philharmonic, May 19; Cathy Rigby in “Peter Pan,” June 29-July 1. MARIACHI DIVAS concer t. Morongo Casino Resor t and Spa, 4955 Seminole Drive, Cabazon; 8 p.m.; $10; 888-667-6646, www.morongocasinoresor t.com. Also: Larry the Cable Guy, March 23; The O’Jays, April 20; Tony Bennett, May 11.
SALT N PEPA concer t. Primm Valley Casino Resor ts, Interstate 15 at the California/ Nevada state line; 8 p.m.; 800-745-3000, www.primmvalleyresor ts.com. Also: Kenny Rogers, March 31; Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, April 14.
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CLASSIC SOUL JAM MARCH 22 – The music of The Stylistics, Heatwave, Harold Melvin’s Blue Notes, Blue Magic and Carl Carlton. San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino, 777 San Manuel Blvd., Highland; doors open at 6:30 p.m.; $30-$50; 800-359-2464, www.sanmanuel.com. Also: Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán y Nydia Rojas, March 29; All Star Comedy Jam, April 5; King of the Cage, April 26.
STRAIGHT NO CHASER MARCH 24 – Concer t featuring the 10- to 12-member men’s a cappella singing group. Pechanga Resor t & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, near Temecula; 877-711-2946, www.pechanga.com. Also: Trans-Siberian Orchestra Beethoven’s Last Night 2012, March 30; Kim Soo Hee, April 7; Lea Salonga, April 14; Paul Anka, April 28; Polo Polo, May 4; Snow Patrol, May 11.
PARTIES FOR THE NECKLACE MARCH 23 – Par ties for the Necklace kickoff par ty. Mitten Building, 345 N. Fifth St., Redlands; 6 p.m. 909-792-1800, www.redlandsconservancy.org. Also: Hike Oakmont Trails in the Green Spring, April 7; Hike the new Crafton Hills Trail, April 21; Walk the official Volks Walk Route through historic downtown Redlands, May 5.
‘THE ARTIST WITHIN’ MARCH 31 – Workshop with Dennis Hare; bring drawing charcoal and paints. RAA Gallery and Ar t Center, 215 E. State St., Redlands; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; 909-792-8435, www.redlandsar tassociation.org.
AUTO CLUB 400 MARCH 23-25 – NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race. Auto Club Speedway, 9300 Cherry Ave., Fontana; $35-$110; 909-429-5060, www.autoclubspeedway.com.
MONOPOLY TOURNAMENT MARCH 31 – Fifth annual benefit, with proceeds funding student programs and scholarships. The Grove School, 200 Nevada St., Redlands; www.grovemonopoly.com. MUSIC OF ABBA MARCH 31 – Concer t, with a par ty following
the show. Agua Caliente Casino Resor t Spa, 32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage; 888-999-1995, www.hotwatercasino.com. Also: Lisa Lampenelli, April 7; Crosby, Stills & Nash, April 18; Gabriel Iglesias, May 5; Comedy Night, May 18. CASA RUN/WALK APRIL 21 – Fifth annual event in recognition of April as Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month, presented by the Cour t Appointed Special Advocate of San Bernardino. Star t/finish at 300 N. D St., San Bernardino; $10 registration (includes T-shir t and lunch), $5 ages 10 and younger; 909-881-6760, www.casaofsb.org. REDLANDS SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL MAY 10-27 – The Bard’s best works are presented during this annual event. “Much Ado About Nothing,” May 10, 13, 19 and 25; “Richard III,” May 11, 17, 20 and 26; “Two Gentlemen of Verona,” May 12, 18, 24 and 27. Redlands Bowl, 25 Grant St.; free admission; www.redlandsshakespearefestival.com. INLAND MASTER CHORALE MAY 19-20 – Music of the silver screen, from “Top Hat,” “Meet Me in St. Louis,” “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” and more. First United Methodist Church, 1 E. Olive (at Cajon), Redlands; 8 p.m. May 19, 3 p.m. May 20; 909-798-4462, www.inlandmasterchorale.org. CITRUS CLASSIC TOURNAMENT JUNE 1-3 – AYSO invitational open to teams from all sections. Redlands Soccer Complex, 1790 Dearborn St.; www.redlandsayso.org. GOLF TOURNAMENT JUNE 11 – The 20th annual A. Gary Anderson Memorial Golf Classic, a benefit for abused and at-risk children within the San Bernardino area. Victoria Club, 2521 Arroyo Drive, Riverside; 909-379-6025, http://childrensfundsbcounty.org.
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A Classic touch
All-volunteer network keeps Redlands cycling event thriving
By LUANNE J. HUNT
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hroughout its rich history, the annual Redlands Bicycle Classic has become known as so much more than a sporting extravaganza. The all-volunteer event, which rolls out its 28th edition on March 22-25, has served to bring the community together in ways that have touched lives far beyond Redlands, according to RBC president Dan Rendler. About 500 volunteers lend their time and talents each year as race marshals, judges and doing numerous other jobs. Additionally, many open their homes to the athletes who come to the race from across the United States. “Our volunteers are motivated by a variety of reasons,” Rendler said. “Some have a passion for cycling and others want to be involved in an event that makes such a positive impact in the community. We are so appreciative of everyone involved, and this event would not be possible without all of their efforts.” Kirstin Frith, RCB’s volunteer coordinator, knows first-hand how vital the volunteers are. She works nearly yearround to find volunteers and match them with interesting and enjoyable positions. “My job is pretty intense, and I could not do it all by myself,” Frith said. “Months before the race, we start our volunteer marketing efforts with fliers, email blasts, etc. It’s a lot of footwork, but when I see everything finally come together, I feel a great sense of pride for our community.” Frith is especially challenged when it comes to finding course marshals, whose job it is to protect the cyclists from traffic and pedestrians while they are near or on the course.
It’s a classic — but not every start is in Redlands. Women cyclists line up for the start of the Beaumont Circuit Road Race, one of the series of races that make up the Redlands Bicycle Classic. The Classic has an event for everyone — from fun rides for the kids and the public to handicapped cyclist and pro race events. File photos by Khai Le
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The RBC Organizing Committee takes a breather at last year’s event.
Penny Adams, who has served as chief race marshal since 1991, says they never have enough. “We have a tremendous need for course marshals,” Adams said. “Typically, we get about 300 volunteers each year, but we could use many more. When it comes to
securing the race and the athletes, you can never have too many people doing this job.” Course marshals are trained by local police officers on how to control traffic and crowds. There are no requirements for the duty except being willing to attend one day of training.
“Ultimately, we are the ones who make the course secure so the cyclists can just concentrate on the race,” Adams said. The second largest group of RBC volunteers is the host housing families. Serena Chow has served as the host housing coordinator and team liaison since 2005. She says about 85 volunteers provide housing for the athletes, offering them a comfortable bed, a secure place to store their cycles and kitchen and laundry facilities. “We had a record 307 riders in host housing last year,” Chow said. “Many of our families have been doing this year after year and have created lasting relationships with the cyclists. We say, ‘Once a host, always a host.’ ” Along with building close relationships, another rewarding aspect for host families is how inspiring the cyclists are for host families, Chow adds. Many children in these households have become interested in cycling and they now participate in the race.
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“I actually got into cycling after providing host housing,” Rendler said. “When you have a pro team stay at your house and you go on a ride with them, it can really motivate you to become involved in the sport.” The first Redlands Bicycle Classic was held on Memorial Day 1985. The idea for the race came from former mayor Carole Beswick. Former councilman Dick Larson, former Danish national cyclist Peter Brandt, a small group of local residents and Beswick were the original organizers. Since then, the RBC has drawn professional and amateur racers from across the country, including the Inland Empire. Racers compete in three categories: professional, adult and children (ages 3 and older). The racing action begins on the first day near downtown Redlands with a short time trial. On the second day, it heads to Beaumont for a circuit race on a 17-mile loop around the city. Day three consists of cyclists racing on
Sharing a passion and the road — top handicapped cyclists are an inspiration for everyone connected to the Classic, and kids enjoy their chance to race too.
a one-mile, nine-turn criterium course in downtown Redlands. The race finishes on the fourth day with a road race that loops 80 miles throughout the hills of the city. Along with the main race, there are handcycling races — sanctioned by the United States Handcycling Federation —
for the physically disabled. “The RBC is all about health, diversity and the environment,” Rendler said. “And it brings people and families together in ways that you might not just catch on the surface. The enthusiasm it generates is truly contagious.”
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What: Each year, the Redlands Bicycle Classic brings worldclass cyclists to the Inland Empire, drawing more than 20,000 spectators. During its 28-year history, the Classic has become one of the oldest and largest cycling events in the United States. U.S. cyclinglicensed criteriums, R.U.F.F. rides, and public races complement the weekend finale of the four-day stage race. The Classic also features U.S. Handcycling Federationsanctioned racing, sponsored by the PossAbilities program from Loma Linda University Medical Center. When: March 22-25 Where: Primarily in Redlands, but one event starts and ends in Beaumont Prizes: Cash and prizes for men’s and women’s events total more than $44,000. Race sponsors and event partners: Beaver Medical Group; PossAbilities, the Loma Linda University Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Institute; San Bernardino Sun and Redlands Daily Facts; Redlands Blueprint & Commercial Printing; and the City of Beaumont.
PRO EVENTS BY DAY
Prologue — Thursday, March 22 The Sun Time Trial: Start times: 10:40 a.m. women, 12:10 p.m. men. Individual riders leave every 30 seconds in a race against the clock. Course: The 3.2-mile route begins on Highland Avenue at Redlands Boulevard and runs to the top of Sunset Drive. Best viewing: The start line on Highland Avenue and along with the steep climbs of Wabash Street and Sunset Drive. Stage 1 — Friday, March 23 The Beaumont Circuit Race: Start times: 9:15 a.m. men, 9:25 a.m. women. Course starts
and finishes at Beaumont City Hall, on Sixth Street east of Beaumont Avenue. Course: A 22-mile strategic circuit that rolls through the beautiful hills of Beaumont and Bogart Park in Riverside County. Best viewing: The start/finish line on Sixth Street and along with the curving, tree-lined road through Bogart Park.
Stage 2 — Saturday, March 24 Beaver Medical Group Criterium: Start times: 2:30 p.m. women, 4:30 p.m. men. A 1-mile course through downtown Redlands. The start/finish line is on Citrus Avenue between Fifth and Sixth streets. Women will compete in a 60-minute timed run; men will ride for 90 minutes. Course: The route is almost flat
with nine turns at different angles including all four corners of one intersection. Best viewing: The start/finish line at the corners of Citrus and Olive avenues, and the corner of Cajon and Vine streets. Stage 3 — Sunday, March 25 Sunset Road Race: Start times: 10 a.m. women, 1:30 p.m. men. Riders start and finish at Citrus Avenue for the last race of this event. Women ride nine laps for a total of 68 miles. Men race 12 laps for a total of 94 miles. Course: After a fast start downtown in Redlands, the course twists along a 6.2-mile loop that climbs 500 feet each lap on the south side of Redlands overlooking the city. The race then descends back downtown for five criterium laps. Best viewing: The start/finish on Citrus for both ends of the race, at Caroline Park for the Sunset Loop, at the Feed Zone on Sunset Drive as well as along the entire Sunset Loop.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Public races — Saturday, March 24 Local riders from toddlers to seniors are invited to participate in sprints and criteriums. Awards to the top three in each class, and race patch given to all participants 13 and younger. There are participant T-shirts for all. The start/finish line is on Citrus Avenue in downtown Redlands. R.U.F.F. Rides and Public Races — Saturday, March 24 These fun rides for the entire family benefit Redlands Unleash Fido & Friends. Rides will begin at Citrus Avenue at the official Redlands Classic start line in downtown Redlands beginning at 8 a.m. Register at Active.com. Criteriums for USAC categories — Sunday, March 25 Start/finish line on Citrus Avenue in downtown Redlands. Opportunity for non-pro,
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Tracy Holmes’ work, including “Ghost Rider Tunnel,” captures the color and motion of the Redlands Bicycle Classic. Her paintings have served as the Classic’s commemorative poster since 2007.
Pasadena artist captures spirit of the Redlands Bicycle Classic through colorful works on canvas By LUANNE J. HUNT
hrough boldly painted sports images on canvas, Pasadena-based artist Tracy Holmes hopes to inspire and encourage the human spirit in myriad ways. To that end, the acclaimed painter has dedicated much of her time to creating a commemorative series titled “Champions of Cycling.” Since 2007, paintings in her series have become the official poster artwork for the Redlands Bicycle Classic. And Holmes will contribute another Tracy Holmes painting for this year’s event, which will take place March 22-25 in downtown Redlands. The race posters measure 18-by-24inches and sell for $20 at the event. They also are available at www.art4racing.com, for $25. “This year’s image is about community and everybody having their place in it,” said Holmes, 52, a licensed NASCAR artist. “It depicts the pros on the line waiting for the start, the kids’ race taking off and the hand cyclists finishing up. The post office is in the background. I’m really happy that the image embodies everything the race stands for.” “Tracy’s artwork truly unites the beauty of our sport and the beauty of Redlands,” said Scott Welsh, marketing director for the Classic. “And it greatly adds to the overall experience of our event.” Holmes’ talent for painting stems from deep within her roots. Her grandfather,
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Jack Ray, was an award-winning movie poster artist who was inducted into the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions Hall of Fame. Her mother, Eleanor Chambers, was a watercolor artist known for her “Show Girl Series.” “My grandfather died when I was young, so I never got to see all of his greatness,” Holmes said. “But I’m very proud of him for what he accomplished and very inspired by it.” For Holmes, education in her field has been an ongoing venture. She has attended the Otis Art Institute and Art Center College of Design. Additionally, the mother of three has studied in Switzerland, Germany, Holland, Austria and France. She also has studied privately with renowned Southern California artist Jove Wang. “Jove taught me how to paint more loosely and intuitively, which was wonderful,” Holmes said. “I learned a great deal from him and so many other amazing instructors. If I could,
I would be a full-time student.” Over the years, Holmes has received several awards, including the Gold Crown Award from the Pasadena Arts Council. Some of her work is displayed in the DuPont headquarters’ trophy room and in the lobby of the Southern California Automobile Club’s corporate headquarters. In addition, her sports art has appeared in numerous U.S. newspapers and magazines. And she created the official poster for the 2011 Kaiser Permanente Pasadena Marathon. Grateful for her success, Holmes says she is highly committed to giving back to community events like the Bicycle Classic. She also has lent her time and talents to organizations such as the Children’s Center for the Arts and the Pasadena Arts Council. “Everyone I’ve met working with the RBC has been so incredible, and I am just in awe of them,” Holmes said. “I couldn’t be prouder to be involved with such a fine group of people, who year after year go beyond the call of duty to make a positive impact in the community.”
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ot jugglers, acrobats and clowns? Those entertainers and many, many more will be performing when the Great Y Circus returns in May for its 72nd season. The performances have been a family tradition for generations of performers and alumni who have watched their own children and grandchildren attain the same childhood dream of performing in a circus. The Great Y Circus was founded in 1929 by thenYMCA Director Roy Coble, a former Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey performer. Except for the years around World War II, this hometown circus has performed almost continuously in Redlands, making it one of the oldest community circuses in the world. “Coble started the circus program as a family activity so families could spend Friday nights together. He had been a performer with Ringling Bros., so he decided to use some of those circus skills to create a fun family event to keep people healthy and fit and have a good time together. It’s just grown from there,” said Robin Stein, the YMCA’s associate executive director and circus director. “Second and third generation Redlands families are continuing the tradition of being involved,” she said. “Many of the trainers who lead our classes were once students in the program. Many of them are also participating in the classes with their own kids now. That’s what’s really wonderful and unique about it.”
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High-flying acts and acrobats have long been a part of the Great Y Circus big-top tradition.
This year’s theme is Tune into Circus: A Tribute to Classic TV. The event will honor old favorites like “I Dream of Jeannie,” “The Muppets,” “Hawaii Five-0,” “Scooby-Doo” and “Wheel of Fortune.” Thousands turn out each year to attend the event, which also features circus merchandise, clothing and snacks for sale. Funds raised go back to the circus program to help families in need enroll their children in the Y’s circus arts classes. More than 100 parent volunteers help run the circus, which takes place at the YMCA. They work as spotters for the acrobats, put up bleachers, organize concession sales and help with the costumes. About 350 people are expected to participate this year. Students take classes at the YMCA to prepare and demonstrate their skills, teamwork and showmanship. Special lighting, theatrical music and glitzy costumes help raise the excitement level. Among the participating families this year are Amber Wallick (Roy Coble’s granddaughter), her husband Manuel Colunga and their two children, Emmi, 16, and Ian, 18. Colunga and the kids are participating in pyramid acrobatics, and Colunga also serves as a trainer and performer for an aerial act. The family
got involved when Emmi and Ian were 3 and 5. “We’ve been with it ever since,” said Wallick, who used to perform as well. “It’s our second family,” she added. “I love it because it’s given my children an opportunity to work with other kids and adults, but in very close proximity. They learn respectful boundaries very well. Both my children are very comfortable around anyone.” Wallick also likes the cooperative spirit. “Everybody in the act is a star,” she said. Acts include pyramid acrobatics, tumbling, unicycle riders, jugglers and experts at the Diabolo (a Chinese yo-yo), wire-walkers, teeter-board acrobatics, performers doing stunts on a rolling “German wheel,” and aerial acrobatics including performers on swinging ropes, ladders and the trapeze. And, of course, clowns will bring out the laughs between acts. Great Y Circus Coble Gym at the Redlands YMCA, 500 E. Citrus Ave. May 4-6, 11-13 and 18-20; 7 p.m. Fridays, 5 p.m. Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays. $14 for adults, $9 for ages 3-12; all seating is reserved. 909-798-9622, www.ycircus.org
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Liang Wang
Oboes and Duke Ellington M e mor ab le pe r for m anc e s to ca p won de r ful s e as on
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young shining star and a musical legend will cap off the 2011-2012 season of the Redlands Symphony — a season that’s being hailed as one of the best in memory. “We truly are finishing a season, musically, that is better than ever,” says Paul Ideker, president and chief executive officer of the symphony. “And we’re also beginning to see the kinds of changes in the audiences we’ve been hoping for: families,
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younger people, kids — much more diversity.” The season will enter the home stretch on April 14 with Artistry of the Oboe, featuring New York Philharmonic principal oboist Liang Wang. “This program is special for a couple of reasons,” Ideker explains. “To have someone of his caliber performing with this small orchestra is extraordinary. He’s one of the young stars of the classical music world internationally.” The second reason is more personal
for the Redlands Symphony: Wang is a former student of Francisco Castillo, the symphony’s principal oboist, and the two have maintained a friendship through the years. As part of his performance, Wang will premiere a new piece for oboe and horn that Castillo has composed for the occasion. The following month, on May 19, the symphony closes out the season with Made in America, a concert of works all composed in the United States. Among the highlights will be “The River,” written by jazz legend Duke Ellington. “Duke Ellington did not write much for this size orchestra,” Ideker says. “Much of his work was for a large band. He wrote ‘The River’ specifically for a symphony orchestra.” In fact, according to several Ellington biographies, he composed “The River” in collaboration with the Alvin Ailey Dance Company. The composition was commissioned in 1970 and premiered with “The River” ballet performance in New York to great acclaim. “It’s a wonderful piece,” Ideker says. Jon Robertson, Redlands Symphony conductor
UPCOMING All events are at Memorial Chapel on the University of Redlands campus. Information: 909-748-8018, redlandssymphony.com April 14, 8 p.m. — Artistry of the Oboe, featuring guest artist and New York Philharmonic principal oboist Liang Wang. April 15, 2 p.m. — Free Family Concert and Instrument Petting Zoo, Memorial Chapel lawn. May 19, 2 p.m. — Made in America, a concert of works all composed in the United States, featuring among others Duke Ellington’s “The River.”
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“You’re going to hear some things you wouldn’t expect from him.” “The River” will conclude a trio of works in the Redlands Symphony’s season-ending all-American concert. First up will be Paul Hindemith’s early 20th century piece, “Symphonic Metamorphosis,” followed by Michael Daugherty’s 1996 composition, “Le tombeau de Liberace (featuring Redlands’ Lara Urritia), a witty nod to “Mr. Showmanship,” the famed pianist Liberace. This spring the symphony also will bring back its annual Free Family Concert and Instrument Petting Zoo, set for April 15 on the lawn of Memorial Chapel at the University of Redlands. “It’s a fun event,” Ideker explains, filled with tables and booths offering information, refreshments and music. “Music students from the university participate, and we have about 10 to 15 instruments that the kids can come up and touch and play and ask questions about. They get to pluck and pound and blow and go. It is truly a family event.” As for the offerings for the 2012-2013 season, which will be announced in May, Ideker offers this glimpse: “It will feature a high level of musical quality. We will have diverse programs that highlight different parts of the orchestra and different musicians. There will be something for everyone.”
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A morning of prayer and gratitude By AMY BENTLEY
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here’s a special day every spring when Redlands city leaders and members of the faith community share in the power of prayer. It’s the Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast, which commemorates the National Day of Prayer, and this year will be at 7 a.m. May 3 at the University of Redlands’ Orton Center. Members of all faiths are invited to attend the 16th annual event sponsored by the Redlands Area Interfaith Council, which promotes understanding and mutual respect of the diverse faith communities. At the Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast, each congregation is invited to have a child share a prayer about their own personal faith. This year’s theme is “gratitude.” Children may read a written prayer or simply talk
about what they are grateful for. “It’s to get people to think about what they are grateful for,” said Bill Solberg of Redlands, vice president of the Redlands Area Interfaith Council. Throughout the years, many members of Redlands’ faith community have developed relationships, and the breakfast is a cherished time for them to get together, according to Rose Palmer, Interfaith Council president. “It’s nice to see everyone and feel the good feeling of camaraderie. We practice our faith and beliefs in our own ways and we support each other,” she said. “When you see everyone from so many different faiths and backgrounds — and community members all sitting there together — you realize how much we have in common and the importance of just being there together. It represents unity in a community. “The nice part about hearing from the
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elationships are the bane and blessing of our existence. Everyone wants happy, loving relationships with the people around them — spouses, children, co-workers, other friends and family members. But many of us spend less time cultivating our relationships than we do commuting to work every day. We put little thought into making relationships more satisfying while we spend our conscious thought, time and energy on activities. Relationships are not just accessories to our lives; they significantly affect how we feel about our lives and ourselves. Here are 12 ideas to improve the relationships in your life: significant others Communicate — Studies show that couples who spend an hour or less a week talking with each other have a higher divorce rate. Be sure your communication is not just about your weekly schedule, but also about feelings, thoughts, fears and problems. This sharing requires you to reveal something about yourself, and listen to the other person too. Schedule — Make some special time for nurturing your relationship. Plan an evening at home with music and wine, or a date night with dinner out, a movie, or a long walk. Most couples get so caught up in the “doing” of their lives that they forget to spend quality time together. However, it is the key to keeping your relationship alive. Prioritize — Make your spouse your most important adult relationship. Many of us spend time maintaining relationships with a large circle of friends, but we should nurture our primary relationship too. If you plan outings with friends but don’t
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have quality time with your significant other, then rework your schedule. The relationships you pay attention to are the ones that are most meaningful and satisfying. Children Pay attention — Give children the time they need. Spend time listening to your kids. Don’t have an “automobile relationship” — where your communication is limited to times when you are all in the car driving them somewhere. Let go — As they grow, nurturing relationships with older children and adult children present other challenges. Letting go is really the main task of parents with older children. What older children need is different than when they were small. Adult children often need parents to cheer from the sidelines, not advise or control them. Family & friends Eliminate poisonous relationships — Many people have friends or relations who are difficult to get along with, make you feel bad, or spread their misery around. These relationships aren’t healthy, and should be eliminated. If you can’t completely eliminate them, limit the time you spend with them. If Aunt Sue is difficult to be around, leave the room. If the critical in-laws must come for Thanksgiving, go for a walk. You can also choose to confront them about their bad behavior. Or, just don’t invite them back! Spend time nurturing the relationships that matter — Don’t give away your precious time without thoughtful prioritization. You have 24 hours to spend each day. Stay in touch with supportive friends. Make time for elderly parents or relatives who live alone. We need friends to relax
with, to vent to and to compare stories with. People who spend time with friends and/or family regularly have better mental health and less stress. Co-workers Treat everyone with respect — Don’t say negative things about anyone. You never know which co-worker might become your boss or subordinate! Build yourself a fan club — Work goes smoother when people enjoy working with you. Successful managers spend 50 percent or more of their time on building and maintaining relationships, not just doing the technical work. The boss Know your boss — The relationship with a boss is the factor most likely to influence job satisfaction. By building a good relationship, you will understand the priorities, which makes it easier to deliver the work your boss wants. Of course, if you have a poisonous relationship, then consider leaving. Control your technology — We all love our devices — phones, iPads, computers and iPods — but studies reveal that using them for late-night work or playing games can jeopardize relationships. Yourself Treat yourself well — Make time to recharge your batteries. Find something you enjoy doing and do it regularly. Know your strengths and weaknesses. Most importantly, treat yourself as you would a beloved child. Don’t subject yourself to poisonous relationships. Prioritize your daily activities to allow you to enjoy the important relationships in your life — that’s what makes life so satisfying.
Dr. Nancy Carritte is an industrial psychologist and Redlands-based author and career counselor.
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• Count your blessings. Express gratitude for what you have either privately (contemplation, journaling, etc.) or convey your appreciation to those you’ve never properly thanked. • Cultivate optimism. Keep a journal in which you imagine and write about the best possible future for yourself. Practice looking at the bright side of every situation. • Avoid overthinking and social comparison. Use strategies (such as distraction) to cut down on how
often you dwell on your problems and compare yourself to others. • Practice kindness. Do good things for others — friends or strangers — either directly or anonymously, spontaneously or planned. • Pick a relationship in need of strengthening, and invest time and energy in healing, cultivating, affirming and enjoying it. • Do more activities that truly engage you. Increase the number of experiences at home and work in which you “lose” yourself. • Replay and savor life’s joys. Pay close attention, take delight and go over life’s momentary pleasures and wonders. • Develop strategies for coping. Practice ways to endure or surmount a recent stress, hardship or trauma. • Commit to goals. Pick one, two or three significant goals
that are meaningful to you and devote time and effort pursuing them. • Forgive. Keep a journal or write a letter in which you work on letting go of anger and resentment toward one or more individuals who have hurt or wronged you. • Practice religion and spirituality. Become more involved in your church, temple or mosque, or read and ponder spirituallythemed books. • Take care of your body. Engage in physical activity, meditate, and smile and laugh. — Sonja Lyubomirsky, UC Riverside psychology professor and author of “The How of Happiness: A New Approach to Getting the Life You Want”
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Go simple, go hard, be patient and embrace change By KRISTINE MACDONALD
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id you resolve to get in shape this year? And what about last year? Health and fitness goals are the most common and repeated resolutions because they are perceived as difficult. Typically these resolutions require change and change begins with the way we think about our bodies, how they operate and what it really takes to keep them performing optimally. Here are 12 things to consider this year — your year to have a health and fitness revolution. Make up your mind — Modify how you think about change, especially if it’s beneficial to your health. What may seem unpleasant or uncomfortable can be perceived as something new and exciting, or challenging. It is all in how you chose to think about it. Beauty and the beast — If the image you see in the mirror is your only inspiration, then you are at risk of repeating the habits of the previous years. Radical changes in diet and fitness that are aimed at taming the beast are both risky and short lived. Seeing yourself without the mirror enables you to experience and observe what you need to change and why. Peek inside — truly beautiful people feel good, which is an excellent reason to break up with unhealthy choices and commit to working on you. Find your inner cave person — Think like a Neanderthal and avoid processed food and drinks. Forgo foods that come in crinkly bags or brilliantly colored cans or contain unusual amounts of cryptically written ingredients. Foods and drinks with artificial colors, sweeteners and
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preservatives trick your brain and leave lasting results on your body. If in doubt, consider whether a caveman would eat or drink it and go for water and natural foods that will supply you with plenty of nourishment. All in good time — Allow time to achieve your goals. If you are making food adjustments, start small and adjust in stages, by phasing some foods in and others out. If you are beginning an exercise routine, build up slowly then change the intensity when it doesn’t seem like a workout anymore. With or without you — Your health is your responsibility so it is important that you own it. Scheduling conflicts can be avoided by attending classes at your local gym or recreation center. Pencil your exercise in and don’t miss that appointment. Sleeping beauty — Good looking, good feeling people get their Zs. Sleep allows your body and mind to recover and recharge for the next day. Sleep helps reduce stress and inflammation, both of which can lead to bad habits, grumpy days and a shorter life expectancy. I’ll have more, please — Before you take that break or brief rest period, squeeze out a few more seconds, minutes, reps. The mind will tell you to stop long before you need to. Hesitate before you stop and have a little more of what you are doing, even if its just one. In the long run, you will retrain the way you see your capabilities, by stretching outside your preconceived boundaries. Stir the pot — Dining out or on the go is the ultimate saboteur when it comes to healthy eating. The only way to know what you are putting in your mouth is to make it yourself. Stay home and cook up your own
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delicious, nourishing masterpiece. Work up a sweat — When formulating a workout routine, select exercises that put the “work” in workout. Physical activity should be done with effort. Having a feeling of being either slightly out of breath or uncomfortable is fairly normal. Remember that breathing heavy, exertion and elevated body temperature — sweating, for example — are components of physical activity; otherwise it’s closer to relaxing. Size matters — Especially when it comes to food. Portion control and caloric intake are vital for efficient and successful weight loss as well as keeping all systems in check. Keep servings sizes no bigger then the palm of your hand. Confused? Consider nature’s serving sizes, i.e. an apple. Turn over your prepackaged foods and read labels; consume only the recommended serving size. Roll with it — If the idea of lunges and push-ups, or a 45-minute jog leaves you rolling your eyes, then chances are that is exactly what you should be doing. Fall in love with exercise, after all exercise loves you. Playtime in the fountain of youth — Working your body keeps you young, so when it comes to deciding between cardio and strength training, do both. Find ways to exercise four to six days a week for at least 30 minutes and mix it up. Alternate days between cardio and weight training or try a day or two of both. Over time you will feel like a kid again. Kristine Macdonald is a group fitness trainer at Perfection Fitness in Rancho Cucamonga and LA Fitness in Upland. She can be reached by email at profitnessconditioning@live.com.
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Exercise • Own your own cardio equipment. It makes it easier to do cardio at any time. • Find three workout buddies to have someone to fall back on. • Buy fitness magazines. They will provide you with many different workout routines.
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• Start a plan. The old saying is true. When you fail to plan, you plan to fail. Put together a personal financial plan and follow it. • Make it fun to save money.
• Hire a trainer. This will speed up your learning curve for results and help prevent injuries. • Join a running/walking/biking club. Community is powerful. • When you don’t feel like working out, do it anyway. It takes 90 days to create a habit. One idea: See who can save the most this month using coupons. • Automatically deposit money from every paycheck into savings for that “rainy day” fund. • If an investment sounds too good to be true, avoid it. If you don’t understand an investment, don’t use it. • For every pay increase, put 50 percent aside for retirement. • If you want to gamble, go to Las Vegas. Invest in the long term for retirement.
Nutrition • Eat small meals every three hours. Buy a fitness magazine to discover ideas for what to eat. • Make lunch the biggest meal of the day. Dinner should be more like a large snack. • Wipe out sugar cravings. Avoid eating sugar more than once a week. It’s highly addictive. • We crave what we eat. Adapt your taste buds to the foods that will lead you to the results you want. • Choose low-carb items when eating out. Most carbohydrates
• Read a book during lunch instead of going shopping. • Spread the wealth. Diversify your assets to lower risk of loss. • Make purchases based on need, not want. Save to purchase those want items. • If you run out of money before
that are available while eating out are not the good ones. • Work with a professional. Learn how to turn these ideas into a more permanent lifestyle. — Karla Adams, President and CEO, Karla Adams Fitness Corporation the next paycheck, go back to the envelope system your grandparents used. It works! • Involve your kids with fiances. Help them save for wants. • Add up how much lunch at a restaurant costs per day times 250 days. Compare that amount with the cost of a sandwich from home. Put the difference in a cash reserve fund. — Linda L. Itzen, CFP, private wealth adviser, Itzen & Associates
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l o e h h w o e g th The Salted Pig is a full-flavored gastro-pub experience By ALLAN BORGEN Photos by GABRIEL LUIS ACOSTA
The Salted Pig 3700 12th St., Riverside 951-848-4020 www.saltedpigriverside.com Hours: 11 a.m. to midnight Monday-Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Thursday-Friday, 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday; closed Sunday Prices: $3 to $24 Full bar
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eminiscent of great culinary finds in San Francisco, San Diego and Santa Barbara, The Salted Pig in downtown Riverside is one of the most unique and exciting restaurants in the area. Being the Inland Empire’s first gastropub (a British term for a pub with grub on the comfort side of the gourmet spectrum), I wasn’t sure what to expect. But recently when I entered the fairly large L-shaped establishment, my culinary senses were overwhelmed with the wonderful aromas of food being cooked, enjoyable music and some loud chatter from obviously happy and content customers. The restaurant is divided into two sections — one reveals an open kitchen so diners may watch chefs create their masterpieces along with lots of high-top wooden tables and chairs; the other features a large bar with seating and tables and chairs scattered throughout a dining area. Decorating the dining room walls are large black chalkboards with the names of the boutique hand-crafted beers that are available that night — a nice touch that
adds to the casual and trendy ambiance. Ronaldo Fierro, the owner, is a young man with lots of passion for quality service, delicious and exciting food, and great beer. He and his family are from Riverside, and he felt locals needed a concept restaurant like The Salted Pig. He is active in the business, and often can be seen helping employees give customers the best service and dining experience possible. The menu, which changes seasonally, is a compilation of comfort foods including such favorites as juicy formed-by-hand half-pound oak grilled burgers, gourmet sandwiches, and noodle and flatbread creations. For starters, there is nothing better than the Bacon Fat Popcorn, which is seasoned with salt, pepper, thyme and tossed in — you guessed it — pork fat. This is a great item to savor with a beer or a glass of wine. Another winner is Filthy Fries, which is a pile of fries topped with beer cheese, herbs and lots of roasted garlic. Both are delilcious and perfect to share with others.
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and one of the restaurant’s signature items — is the Pork Belly Sandwich. This palatepleaser consists of thick slices of perfectly seasoned and grilled pork belly with just the right amount of fat to give this “trendy” treat its incredible taste. Other menu highlights are the burgers, which are some of the best you’ll find anywhere in the I.E. Each is lovingly served on a house-made brioche bun and, like the sandwiches, comes with a side of fantastic crisp-thin fries with a zesty Asian-infused house-made ketchup or fresh fruit. Two that I enjoyed were The Really Good Burger, with jalapeno cream cheese and crispy red onions, and The Pig, a popular burger with bacon inside the beef patty topped with an over-easy egg and garlic mayo. The soft egg yolk when cut into the burger adds to the messiness, which is one of the attractions of this burger. For dessert, be sure to try the Coffee & Donuts (three small, warm doughnuts), which on the night I visited were a chocolate cake doughnut with a candied bacon glaze, a strawberry-filled doughnut with vanilla glaze and a beignet with caramelized pear and hard cider in the middle. A scoop of creamy, rich coffee ice cream was served with the doughnuts. Another fantastic dessert is the scrumptious Pig Sammy (two large maple cookies with candied bacon ice cream layered in between the cookie sandwich with a drizzle of caramel). Executive Chef Larry Thai and his talented crew come up with dishes that are both delicious and creative — ones that will surely keep customers coming back again and again. Overall, The Salted Pig is a dining experience you should definitely consider when guests come from out of the area. It’s that good. But why wait for guests? Anytime when you are in need of comfort, happy faces, great beer and exciting food is a good time to visit The Pig. The word that comes to mind that best describes my dining experience is “Wow!” Allan Borgen may be heard Saturdays from 3 to 5 p.m. on the “Let’s Dine Out” radio show on KTIE-AM 590. Email allan@feedme411.com, or call 909-910-3463. Visit his website, www.feedme411.com.
taste | muffin top bakery
Cinnamon pull-apart bread is surrounded by, from top left, chocolate chip, cranberry, blueberry and banana nut muffin tops.
More taste, less guilt At Muffin Top Bakery, most of the goodies are sugar, fat and cholesterol free By BETTS GRIFFONE Photos by GABRIEL LUIS ACOSTA
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tanding in Muffin Top Bakery is like being wrapped in a warm cinnamon blanket. The smell of fresh baked breads and muffins, cookies, pies and cakes wafts over you, and it surely always will bring a smile to your face. It’s not a matter of what you’re going to buy, it’s how many. There’s so much to choose from. The counters of the bakery are filled with delicious cookies of all kinds. There are luscious pies and breads, including a dangerously good 11 grain cinnamon raisin and a spicy jalapeno cheese. There’s even an oat bran French loaf as well as low-carb and high-protein breads. And, of course, there are several varieties of the namesake muffin tops that come in sizes ranging from “regular” to one that is 16 inches in diameter and includes at least six different flavors. What’s more, 90 percent of the products are vegan. Emile Maamari, who is opening a new location in Redlands, has perfected the art of baking. But he didn’t start out to be a baker. spring 2012 | redlandsmagazine.com |
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Emile Maamari, right, with his niece, Gabrielle Shabke, center, and his sister, Rosette Shabke
After graduating from the University of Lebanon, Maamari and his sister Rosette came to the U.S. in 1979. He acquired two more degrees in economics and law, and also worked his way up in the Albertsons grocery chain. Meanwhile, he also was pursuing a hobby. Finding recipes dating back to the 1800s, Maamari updated them and added his own touches. The time spent studying nutrition while in school came in handy as he perfected his original book of recipes. He worked in a bakery for a while, and then decided to open one of his own in 1987. Maamari called his baked goods “dietetic pastries.” But the world either wasn’t ready for them or the label didn’t strike at the hearts of pastry lovers, because the business failed. Not a guy who gives up easily, Maamari tried again, opening a compact bakery in Riverside in 2008. This time, he found success. The new Redlands location, which was scheduled to open in early March on East State Street, is 500 square feet bigger and has a seating area. Some of the delectable treats are made with sugar, but most are sugar-free, fat-free and cholesterol-free. “When people taste them, they say, ‘Wow!’ ” Maamari says. He knows most of the customers by name. They travel from Palm Springs,
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Long Beach and the High Desert on a weekly basis just to stock up. One day recently, there were 50 cinnamon pullaparts already sold, waiting to be picked up. There have been opportunities to increase the size of the operation, but Maamari prefers the way things are. The business is a family affair — his sister handles the deli, preparing humus, fresh baba ghanoush, tabouli and tasty Middle Eastern salads, while his niece and one
of his nephews help in the kitchen. Another nephew works at the new store in Redlands. Maamari enjoys interacting with customers. “Every smile is like a trophy,” he says. It’s hard to argue with that. Some Muffin Top Bakery goods also are sold at select Sprouts Farmers Market and Clark’s Nutrition & Natural Foods Market locations, but otherwise the world comes to his bakeries. Muffin Top has a website with a wonderful photo gallery showing the wide variety of cakes that are available. It also lists 19 kinds of bread baked on the premises, and there is a menu of sandwiches and combos that should satisfy even the hungriest of appetites. Cakes and special items must be ordered 24 hours in advance, but it’s always easy to walk in and find delightful things every day. Muffin Top Bakery 223 E. State St., Suite A, Redlands 909-792-9911 www.muffintopbakery.com 1735 Spruce St., Riverside 951-222-0377
Veronica Sumner does some window shopping at Muffin Top Bakery.
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serves at Right Price Mona Lisa’s Italian
by Allan Borgen
Reprinted from Redlands Daily Facts September 11, 2010 Finding a restaurant that serves tasty fresh food at extremely reasonable prices can be a difficult task, but not if you dine at The Originals Mona Lisa Italian Restaurant in Redlands. This small unpretentious restaurant features very good Italian subs, pasta and salads at prices you will find very friendly to your budget. You can either eat in their small dining room or go to the drive-through window and order your food in the comfort of your car. All of their items are made to order so you can count on the food being piping hot and fresh when it arrives. Another important thing to know is that once you order and pay for the food at the front counter, the food comes to you in round aluminum pans with plastic utensils. At first, I wanted real plates and real metal forks however considering the low prices and the good quality of the food, I would rather have it served this way and save some money. Most great Italian dishes start out with tasty sauces, and both the marinara and meat sauces served at Mona Lisa are very tasty. The marinara sauce is made with tomatoes, basil, garlic, oregano and olive oil, while the meat sauce features lots of ground beef, tomatoes, carrots, celery, red wine, garlic, oregano and basil.
As good as these sauces are, my favorite sauces are only available on certain days of the week. Every day the restaurant offers a different daily special. On Thursdays, their eggplant with marinara sauce is featured with spaghetti for $6.95, while the alfredo sauce with linguini for $6.95 is only served on Fridays. The rich, creamy and buttery alfredo sauce is made with manufacturing cream, and the sauce sticks to the linguini like no other alfredo sauce I have ever experienced. This sauce is a big hit among loyal fans that swarm the restaurant every Friday. If you are going on a diet soon, make sure you order this dish beforehand. Unfortunately for us, once the specials are gone, you have to wait until the following week. From the sandwich side of the menu came the 10-inch Italian sub for $5.95, and the special 6-in hot meatball sub for $3.95. The Italian sub consisted of a warm crusty Italian roll filled with salami, turkey ham, lettuce, tomatoes, provolone cheese and pickles with a homemade Italian dressing with oregano, garlic, basil and wine. The hot meatball sub featured sliced meatballs, marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese. It should be noted that when ordering a sub or pasta dish, you can order the items with marinara or the meat sauce. Next came the lasagna for $6.50 and the baked mostaccioli for $7.50.
The lasagna featured two layers of lasagna pasta layered with a delicious ricotta and mozzarella seasoned mixture and plenty of meat sauce. It was then topped with mozzarella cheese and baked until it was nice and bubbly. I really enjoyed the ample portions of the ricotta-mozzarella mixture and the entire dish. It may not look all that large, but it sure is filling. You also get two pieces of toasty garlic bread with all of their pasta and salads. The baked mostaccioli consisted of a large portion of pasta with lots of sauce and mozzarella cheese. Simple, yet oh so good. The classic eggplant parmesan for $6.95 and antipasto salad for $5.50 rounded out my meal. Imagine lightly breaded and fried eggplant topped with your choice of marinara or meat sauce, topped with lots of mozzarella cheese and baked until hot. The eggplant was not bitter like Italian eggplant can sometimes be and was a hit with my family as well. The antipasto salad consisted of sliced provolone cheese, salami and turkey ham, served on a bed of lettuce with tomatoes, peperoncinis and your choice of dressings. I suggest the homemade Italian dressing. Overall, I enjoyed Mona Lisa very much and feel that this is one restaurant that you and your family can comfortably dine at more than once a week for lunch or dinner.
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my town | essay
A walk through yesterday’s downtown By TONI MOMBERGER
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ardon me while I get wistful about the way things were. But when I see Redlands today, I also recall this city as I knew and loved it as a child. I grew up on Brookside Avenue, a short bike ride from downtown Redlands, and I whiled away a childhood of summer afternoons poking around the shops. My favorite was Serrs, which occupied three contiguous storefronts on State Street. In one, they sold jigsaw puzzles, playing cards and bath gels. I used to open all the soaps to smell them, and I never got scolded. The center section had pens with scented ink (I had every color) and note cards, and the other had cookie jars and salt-and-pepper shakers. I could not get enough of this. Where Caprice Cafe is now there was a JCPenney. You could look up and see people working in second-story glasswalled offices. This was great fun for waving at friends. My mother bought me a Geranimals outfit there when I was in second grade, and I thought I was the coolest thing in town. I also got an Easter dress from Jack and Jill across the street, with a shawl that matched the skirt. Gorgeous. A big thrill was to go to Harris’ and ride the elevator. The elevator operator greeted
my gramma by name. It was because she was famous, he said. The Harris’ store is the Galleria now, but the old Otis elevator is still there. I rode in it just last week. And on the corner, where Charlie Jewell’s makes a mean mojito, was Keystone Drug. I remember going there to see the doll house model of the Edwards Mansion. The chandeliers really lit up, and I was amazed by it. I spent the rest of my life wanting to see it again, and then this fall I noticed it stored on a platform in an area under renovation at the San Bernardino County Museum. I didn’t have the nerve to ask them to plug it in for me, but I wanted to. I remember going to Keystone for crutches when I sprained my ankle at age 9; opening a nudie magazine on the rack in the window that faced State Street at 12; and getting hair gel there at 13 for Fifties dress-up day at Cope. For a short time we had an ice cream place called The Big Olaf on Sixth Street, where the new candy store is. An Olaf was a sundae in a waffle cone, which I had never seen or heard of before. They must have baked those waffles all day, based on the smell. I couldn’t go near downtown
without getting hungry. Where the Gourmet Pizza Shoppe is now we had Pizza Chalet. I had no idea it was unusual to put cashews on pizza until I went to college. I was 7 when they opened the Redlands Mall, but by my memory it was called the Redlands Plaza at first. My Brownie troop, led by Dodie Farmer, took us there for a tour. I got a pink balloon that said “Redlands Plaza” on it, and hopped around on the black-and-white checkered floors in the new Harris’. My favorite was the Little Folks Shop, where I could find stylish clothes for kids, who like me, were smaller than everyone else my age. Theresa at LeMonaco cut my hair like Farrah Fawcett, and I was the master of Xenon at the Flipper Flapper arcade. I got a T-shirt made at the Shirt Stop that said, “I love Andy Gibb.” Because I really did. I spent a fair part of my allowance buying 45s at the Wherehouse, and playing AC/DC on the Roundtable Pizza jukebox, but most of my earnings ended up in Sliger’s (next to Ed Hales Park), where I raced every Saturday morning to turn over my five bucks for piano sheet music. This was a good investment. I accumulated a foot-high stack, which I still use. I can play Lisa Lisa and the Cult Jam like nobody’s business. When Redlands turned 100, State Street was closed to traffic and the whole city had Thanksgiving dinner together. My kids grew up with different memories of downtown. They don’t give a hoot about 45s and they turn down the volume on Andy Gibb, but I expect they’ll wax nostalgic walking down State one day. They’ll tell their kids about getting pizza with mashed potatoes and fried chicken on it, and hiding under the stairs at the Frugal Frigate. Come to think of it, I will too. Toni Momberger is the editor of the Redlands Daily Facts. She is a fourthgeneration Redlands native.
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