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DEPARTMENTS FROM THE EDITOR A season to warm the heart 6 CALENDAR Holiday events 8 Arts & culture 8 KITCHEN Create delicious gifts 14 LENS Nature photos done right 16 FITNESS Shopping, eating to better health 18

DOWNTOWN SCENES Celebrate the season 25 Peek Inside 41 The Frugal Frigate 46 TASTE The Venue Sushi Bar and Sake Lounge 58 Dining guide 60 SEEN Fight for Air Walk 64 CARLA SANDERS The last Christmas tree 65

ON THE COVER Moore Middle School’s color guard Photo by John Valenzuela

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A season to warm the heart ...

Don Sproul

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REDLANDS MAGAZINE P.O. Box 9400, San Bernardino, CA 92427-9400, is produced by the Inland Custom Publishing Group of The Redlands Daily Facts, The Sun and Inland Valley Daily Bulletin. Single copy price: $3.95. Subscriptions $14.95 per year for 4 issues.

POSTMASTER: Send address changes to P.O. Box 9400, San Bernardino, CA 92427-9400. Copyright 2011 Redlands Magazine. No part of this magazine may be reproduced without the consent of the publisher. Redlands Magazine is not responsible for unsolicited manuscripts, photos or artwork even if accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope.

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nce, perhaps twice, it happened that I just made it home in time to throw on a jacket and head to the midnight Christmas Eve service with my family.

I don’t recall the details of where I was. I only recall that it was imperative to be home in time for my sisters and I to bundle into a car with my mom and dad and drive through the darkened streets to hustle into St. Luke’s and join the congregation assembled in dimly lit pews for the night’s service.

In my 20s, much like today, my focus on those evenings was to find a place of stillness, to search my heart for hardness and set aside the petty troubles and irritations so I could focus on the larger issue of faith and who I wanted to be as a person. Soul searching is a very naked, vulnerable moment; we don’t often talk about it, much less share it.

But we do it. As individuals and as communities.

And we sometimes lay our souls bare even though we fail to recognize it.

Because in many ways, those things we do — those simple outward expressions during this season, whatever our faith, serve as reminder of who and what as a community we strive to be. They serve as an expression of our souls’ desires ... if we let that happen.

That new Christmas tree downtown, a newly opened park, the gathering of toys for children, the lighting of the tree at the Kimberly Crest Mansion — they are all expressions of ourselves, our hopes and our expectations.

Sure, for some they may be part and parcel of a rote tradition, but a tradition that has a meaning, if we choose to engage it. With that small thought, those of us at Redlands Magazine offer our best wishes to you for this season.

Inside this issue, we invite you to catch up with the Moore Middle School Band, take in the embrace of the holidays by the Redlands downtown area, stop in at Peek Inside and The Frugal Frigate, enjoy Martha Green’s cookies as well as the fare at Joe Greensleeves.

And, with the assistance of Shelli Stockton and Carolyn Whetzel, we are delighted to include highlights from the Redlands YMCA Home Tour program in our magazine.

A few more notes: our writer Carla Sanders offers up a Christmas story to share with your children or grandchildren, and, when you get your 2012 calendars, be sure put a Save the Date note on April 14. That’s the when the Rotary Club of Redlands hosts its Red Wine & Blues event; more information at www.redwineandlbues.com.

But for now, happy holidays!

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Allen Borgen, Debbie Council Catherine Garcia, Betts Griffone Kristina Hernandez, Luanne J. Hunt Jessica Keating, Liset Marquez Steve Ohnersorgen, Jerry Rice, Carla Sanders Rick Sforza

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holiday events & winter shows ‘IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE’ THROUGH DEC. 30 – George Bailey and the folks of Bedford Falls come to life in a tribute to a beloved American tale.

Dec. 3 performance interpreted for the deaf. LifeHouse Theater, 1135 N. Church St., Redlands; 909-335-3037, www.lifehousetheater.com.

THANKSGIVING SNOWTACULAR NOV. 26 – Snow play area with more than 20 tons of the white stuff, visits with Santa, horse-drawn hay rides, inflatables, carnival rides, petting zoo, music performances and Thanksgiving weekend sales at 60-plus stores and restaurants.

Tri-City hopping Center, Redlands; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; 877-727-2828, www.tricitycenter.com.

MOVABLE FEAST DEC. 2 – Holiday gathering, with good food and good cheer, before the Feast of Lights. Alumni House, University of Redlands, 1200 Brockton Ave.; 5:30 p.m.; $34 dinner only, $60 for dinner and Feast of Lights; 909-748-8011, www.redlands.edu/alumni.asp.

THE NUTCRACKER DEC. 2-4 – Holiday tradition presented

by Inland Dance Theatre. California Theatre of the Performing Ar ts, 562 W. Four th St., San Bernardino; 8 p.m.

Dec. 2-3 and 2:15 p.m. Dec. 4; $20-$30; 909-885-5152, 909-862-1390, www.californiatheatre.net.

CHRISTMAS PARADE DEC. 3 – Dress warmly and arrive early to get a good viewing spot. (Rain date Dec. 10.) Par ticipants line up at 4, with pre-parade judging star ting at 4:30. Star t of parade is from Brookside at Eureka and Citrus traveling east on Citrus to Eighth

sing Christmas songs. The highlight is the lighting of a beautifully decorated tree on the second-floor balcony. Kimberly Crest House & Gardens, 1325 Prospect Drive, Redlands; 5 p.m.; 909-792-2111, www.kimberlycrest.org. Also: Winter Solstice Garden Walk, Dec. 18.

FEAST OF LIGHTS DEC. 2-5 – Creative telling of the story of Christ’s bir th, performed in word, tableaux, song and instrumental offering, concluding with a candle ceremony. Memorial Chapel, University of Redlands, 1200 E. Colton Ave.; 8 p.m. Dec. 2, 3 and 5, 4 p.m. Dec. 4; $25, $15 for seniors; 909-748-8116, http://redlands.edu/feastoflights.

Street, then west on East State Street to Orange Street, and south on Orange to Citrus St., then west on Citrus to Eureka and on Brookside where the parade ends. Downtown Redlands; 6 p.m.; free; 909-792-4016, 909-748-0637, www.redlands-events.com.

HOLIDAY GIFT BOUTIQUE DEC. 3-4 – Redlands YMCA boutique and pantry, featuring handmade jewelry, crafts, ceramics and other items. Roy Coble Gym, 500 E. Citrus Ave., Redlands; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; 909-798-9622, www.ymcaeastvalley.org.

CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING DEC. 4 – Guests traditionally enjoy nibbling on ginger cookies and sipping apple cider as they listen to local choirs

CHRISTMAS NATIVITY DEC. 9-11 – Community Christmas Nativity, Ar t and Music Festival, with more than 300 nativity scenes and ar t presentations. Live music provided by local community and religious choirs. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 350 S. Wabash Ave., Redlands; 6-9 p.m.

Friday-Saturday, 6-8:15 p.m. Sunday; free; 909-794-5031.

A COUNTRY CHRISTMAS DEC. 9-11 – Enjoy a Christmas feast and sing carols around the tree with Riley’s Mountaineers. Riley’s at Los Rios Rancho, 39611 Oak Glen Road, Oak Glen; 909-797-1005, www.losriosrancho.com.

CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS BLOCK PARTY DEC. 10 – 14th annual holiday event — with games, crafts, gifts and more — presented by the city and the Redlands Police Depar tment. Photos with Santa from 10 a.m. to noon, and a drawing for free bicycles. Redlands Community Center, 111 W. Lugonia Ave.; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; 909-798-7572, www.ci.redlands.ca.us.i MARIACHI CHRISTMAS DEC. 10 – Program features “the first ladies of mariachi music,” Reyna de Los Angeles, and the Grandeza Mexicana Folk Ballet Company. California Theatre of the Performing Ar ts, 562 W. Four th St., San Bernardino; 7:30 p.m.; $21-$61; 909-885-5152, www.californiatheatre.net.

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REDLANDS ART ASSOCIATION THROUGH DEC. 1 – Patty Hayden, a 25-year RAA member and a retired teacher, is the featured ar tist. RAA Gallery and Ar t Center, 215 E. State St., Redlands; 909-792-8435, www.redlandsar tassociation.org.

CALIFORNIA THEATRE THROUGH FEB. 18 – Manheim Steamroller, Dec. 7; The Brian Setzer Orchestra, Dec. 18; San Bernardino Symphony, Jan. 15; Forever

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Tango with Cheryl Burke, Jan. 19; “My Fair Lady,” Jan. 26; Lily Tomlin, Jan. 29; The Best of Ballroom, Feb. 4; Dora the Explorer Live!, Feb. 10-11; The Association, Feb. 17; Moscow Festival Ballet’s Romeo and Juliet, Feb. 18.

California Theatre of the Performing Ar ts, 562 W. Four th St., San Bernardino; 909-885-5152, www.californiatheatre.net.

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Dec. 16 and Jan. 19; KCXX’s Very merry X-Mas concer t, featuring Avenged Sevenfold, Dec. 17; Kirk Franklin Gospel Concer t, Dec. 23; Disney on Ice: Toy Story 3, Dec. 28-Jan. 1; Disney’s Phineas and Ferb: The Best Live Tour Ever!, Jan. 14-15; George Lopez, Jan. 28; Harlem Globetrotters, Feb. 20; WWE Raw, Feb. 25.

Citizens Business Bank Arena, 4000 Ontario Center Parkway, Ontario; 909-244-5600, www.cbbankarena.com.

LOS LOBOS DEC. 3 – In concer t, with comedian Paul Rodriguez also on the bill. Fox Performing Ar ts Center, 3801 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside; 951-779-9800, www.foxriversidelive.com.

Also: Masters of Harmony, Dec. 4, “The Matchmaker,” Jan. 28; “Cash: Ring of Fire,” Feb. 17-18; “Miss Saigon,” May 11-12; Cathy Rigby in “Peter Pan,” June 29-July 1.

CEDRIC THE ENTERTAINER DEC. 8 – San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino, 777 San Manuel Blvd., Highland; doors open at 6:30 p.m.; $40-$60; 800-359-2464, www.sanmanuel.com.

AIR SUPPLY – In 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: Patti LaBelle, Dec. 30; Foreigner, Jan. 13.

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BOYZ II MEN – In concer t. Morongo Casino Resor t and Spa, 4955 Seminole Drive, Cabazon; 9 p.m.; $29-$39; 888-667-6646, www.morongocasinoresor t.com. Also: Tower of Power, Jan. 1.

LIGHTS FOR LITTLE LIVES WALK DEC. 31 – Celebrate the lives of all Inland Empire children during The Unforgettables Foundation’s 12th annual memorial walk.

Event begins at 3:30 p.m. in front of the Loma Linda Ronald McDonald House, 11365 Anderson St., Loma Linda; free; 909-335-1600 or 760-837-7373, www.theunforgettables.com.

THE FAB FOUR JAN. 6-7 – Beatles tribute group in concer t.

Pechanga Resor t & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, near Temecula; 877-711-2946, www.pechanga.com. Also: Aaron Lewis Solo and Acoustic, Jan. 21; Styx, Jan. 27; Cristian Castro, Feb. 4; Roger Hodgson (voice of Super tramp), Feb. 24-25.

‘AN ACT OF THE IMAGINATION’ JAN. 12-29 – The Bernard Slade thriller is directed by Chris Diehl. Redlands Footlighters, 1810 Bar ton Road, Redlands; $15, $10 students; 909-793-2909, www.redlandsfootlighters.org.

Also: “Queen Milli of Galt,” March 8-25; “The Sunshine Boys,” May 3-20.

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‘A LITTLE PRINCESS’ JAN. 14-FEB. 12 – A young girl attending a boarding school believes that every girl is a princess. But that belief is soon put to the

test when she receives news about her father.

LifeHouse Theater, 1135 N. Church St., Redlands; 909-335-3037, www.lifehousetheater.com.

Also: “Clara Barton of the Red Cross,” Feb. 7-10; “Joseph,” Feb. 25-April 1.

REDLANDS SYMPHONY JAN. 21 – Johannes Brahms’ masterpiece four th symphony is on the program with Co Nguyen conducting the orchestra. The winner of the University of Redlands Student Concer to Competition also performs.

Memorial Chapel, University of Redlands, 1200 E. Colton Ave.; 8 p.m.; 909-748-8018, www.redlandssymphony.com. Also: A Celebration of Love, Feb. 21; Ar tistry of the Oboe, April 14.

REDLANDS CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY JAN. 22 – Hausmann String Quar tet in concer t. Meet the ar tists after the show during an oppor tunity to socialize with chamber music lovers. Frederick Loewe Performance Hall, University of Redlands, 200 E. Colton; 4 p.m.; 909-798-9253, 909-327-6611, www.redlandschambermusicsociety.com.

Redlands Chamber Singers, Feb. 19; Emerging Ar tist Concer t, March 18.

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HIGHLAND FAMILY RUN JAN. 29 – 29th annual community event, featuring a half marathon, 10K and 5K runs, and a kids’ fun run. Proceeds benefit the Highland Family YMCA scholarship program for youth and their families. First race star ts at 7:30 a.m. Pre-race pickup at the Highland Family YMCA, 7793 Central Ave.; $15-$35; 909-425-9622, www.ymcaeastvalley.org.

CRAB ’N JAZZ FEB. 4 – Redlands Sunrise Rotary’s fifth annual New Orleans fundraiser to suppor t youth and community activities. All-you-can-eat Alaska king crab leg dinner, Jambalaya Stew Band, beer tasting, silent and live auctions. Edwards Mansion, 2064 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands; 5 p.m.; $90, or $720 for table of eight; 909-793-5668, www.crabandjazz.com.

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CHOCOLATE FANTASY – Enjoy an evening of appetizers, rich chocolate, champagne, dancing, raffles and auctions during the 18th annual event, which benefits the Boys and Girls Club of Redlands.

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WATCHORN LINCOLN BIRTHDAY DINNER FEB. 12 – Established in 1932, the Watchorn Lincoln Dinner is one of the country’s longest running annual dinner events celebrating the country’s 16th president. Dr. Craig Symonds, author of “Lincoln and his Admirals,� will be the featured guest during the 80th annual event. Or ton Center, University of Redlands; 6:30 p.m.; reservations required; 909-798-7632, www.lincolnshrine.org.

PARTIES FOR THE NECKLACE FEB. 25, MARCH 16 – The remaining events in the Redlands Conservancy’s Emerald Necklace program to conserve and promote Redlands’ open spaces. No. 15, snowshoeing in Forest Falls, Feb. 25; No. 16, community scavenger hunt, March 16. 909-389-7810, www.redlandsconservancy.org.

REDLANDS BICYCLE CLASSIC – The 28th annual event features some of the world’s top professional and amateur cyclists. Downtown Redlands and surrounding areas; www.redlandsclassic.com.

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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; $25 students, $35 adults; www.grovemonopoly.com.

RED WINE AND BLUES APRIL 14 – The 26th annual benefit — featuring dozens of premier wineries to sample and cuisine from many fine restaurants — is a fundraiser for the Redlands Rotary Scholarship Fund. Or ton Center, University of Redlands; 5-8 p.m.; $60 in advance, $70 at the door; 909-793-4806, www.redwineandblues.com.

RUN THROUGH REDLANDS APRIL 22 – Cer tified 5K, 10K and halfmarathon, along a course of tree-lined streets that goes past many Victorian homes and historic sites. Early registration continues through April 16. Event star ts at the Redlands Mall and finishes at the Redlands Bowl. 909-748 0637, www.redlands-events.com/RTR1.htm.

VINTAGE REDLANDS APRIL 27 – Self-guided wine- and food-tasting tour through historic downtown Redlands.

Sample wines and appetizers from local restaurants and wineries. Live enter tainment at multiple stops along the tour. 2012 marks the 10-year celebration. Proceeds benefit the Citrograph Scholarship Fund.

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For the holidays, from the kitchen

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OR A NUMBER OF YEARS now, the holidays have been a mixed bag.

The season always starts with me feeling like Santa Claus — jolly, heart full of good cheer, a bundle of perfect gift ideas for friends and family.

But at some point after Thanksgiving and before Dec. 24, the holiday toil takes its toll.

The shopping, the gift wrapping, the baking, the cooking, the get-togethers ... who doesn’t start to wonder if they’ve got anything left to give?

That Grinchy feeling never lasts too long, thankfully, but this year I’m determined to ward it off completely with no-fuss gifts that are a step removed from those holiday faithfuls — cookies, fudge and love-it-or-hate-it fruitcake — but still come together quickly and can be dressed up in jars with pretty ribbons and patterned tins and boxes.

Happy holidays to one and all!

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Layer the dry ingredients for your favorite holiday cookie (gingerbread are my fave) in a clear glass jar. Attach a cookie cutter and the recipe, noting the rest of the ingredients needed, to a ribbon wrapped around the jar.

Southern California is blessed with grilling weather yearround. Mix up a batch of your favorite spice rub for ribs, steaks and chops and package it in decorated tins for longer storage.

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Don’t let your friends ruin their turkey dinners with canned cranberry sauce!

Give them the real stuff: Bring 2 cups fresh cranberries, 1 cup water, 2 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons 3 fresh orange juice and zest of one orange to a boil, reduce heat to medium and cook until cranberries pop and sauce thickens, about 10 minutes.

Ladle sauce into glass jars; wrap with a pretty ribbon and refrigerate. Sauce will keep 1 week when refrigerated.

Homemade biscotti dipped in chocolate ganache and a halfpound of quality espresso will help motivate parents of young children who insist on waking up the whole house at 5 a.m.

Christmas morning.

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Assemble the materials needed for a gingerbread house, or if you’re short on time, buy a prepackaged kit.

salty sweet Almonds glazed with cinnamon-sugar, pretzel rods and dried fruit dipped in chocolate ganache or white chocolate, and homemade snack mixes with your host’s favorite crackers, nuts and candies are the perfect takealongs to a cocktail party.

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Be still, see the world

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he thought of camping, hiking, ski trips or a Sunday drive through the countryside usually evokes images of beautiful scenes from nature.

So, we pull out the camera and set out to make what we’re sure will become a work of art.

Ansel Adams once said, “Landscape photography is the supreme test of the photographer, and often the supreme disappointment.”

Any of us who’ve set out to make that one great nature photo can connect with Adams’ statement.

For me, the most satisfying images I’ve made have come about in those moments when you really feel at one with your surroundings.

The last sentence may come across as a bit pretentious or smacks of some heady existential notion.

But the idea goes to time and patience.

Standing there — in the woods, beach, mountainside or even your own backyard — you need to take the time to look around you, take in your surroundings and begin making photos.

Nature is no different from photographing people.

I’ve written about people photography before, in particular “family photography” and how the “best family photo is the one that’s in front of you ... right now.”

Well, a nature photo will play itself out much the same way.

Try looking for that cloud Growth and decay creep along the forest floor at The Avenue rolling in — just at the of the Giants in Humboldt Redwoods State Park. right moment — or a drop principles about photography carry over of dew falling off of a leaf to nearly every photographic discipline. and of course one of the photographer’s “Simply look with perceptive eyes at the favorites, the “golden hour” or “magic world about you, and trust to your own hour.” It’s the hour after sunrise or the reactions and convictions. Ask yourself, hour before sunset. does this subject move me to feel, think Don’t think in terms of narrowly and dream?” confining yourself to that exact hour but Well ... does it? more in terms of what photographers call In addition to his work as photo editor “the quality of light.” for Redlands Magazine, Rick Sforza also is You’ll notice it right away. The light is the photo editor for the Inland Valley Daily softer, warmer and shadows are longer.

Bulletin in Ontario and The Sun in I’ve been a photojournalist my entire San Bernardino. He also regularly blogs adult life. I’ve made my living and tweets on the topic; follow him photographing people and, while I’ve never at http://31days31photos.blogspot.com fancied myself in the same league as and www.twitter.com/ricksforza.

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VERY YEAR, Melissa Maher Mata, owner of Perfection Fitness gyms, hears the same concern from clients: How can they avoid weight gain during the holidays?

This year, Mata decided to augment the dietary educational services already offered at her Rancho Cucamonga gym to include a one-day cooking session geared toward the holidays. “They can learn how to make holiday meals without the guilt or added pounds,�

Mata said.

For the one-day live cooking session, Mata has brought in Jae Williams, a health expert and chef. Williams holds a doctorate in chemistry and specializes in meal planning for diabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol reduction and for those with gluten-free diet needs.

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Mata says her classes are not only healthy but they are also practical and simple, adding she knows her clients sometimes work 10-hour days.

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Chef Jae Williams, who has worked with Melissa Maher Mata for more than five years, shows students options for healthier cooking.

complements another service geared toward healthy eating: a personal grocery store shopping session that Mata has offered for the past five years.

For a fee, trainers will go grocery shopping with a client to teach them how to shop. “I’ve been a trainer for 15 years, and I’ve found that people don’t have a problem doing their cardio but the food is always the big question,� she said.

Which is why, since Mata opened her gym, she has paid extra attention to her clients’ diets. “A lot of them just don’t know the difference between regular peanut butter and organic and nonfat versions,� she said. “It can make a big difference.�

The goal of the classes, Mata said, is for her clients to understand how to make better choices and how to incorporate them into their lifestyles.

The grocery shopping experience takes about one hour and clients will leave with about a week’s worth of food as well as a one-week meal plan, Mata says.

She says clients should be prepared to spend about $75 on their groceries during the session.

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The Moore Middle School Band’s color guard dresses up as elves for the Redlands Christmas parade.

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By LUANNE J. HUNT

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oore Middle School band director Katie Barton can’t put her finger on why her marching band has become so popular and successful. The 108-student Redlands group has won many competitions over the years and has a knack for whipping crowds into a frenzy.

Barton believes the camaraderie between the musicians — as well as their commitment to excellence — no doubt play a large part in the band’s appeal.

“It’s very rare to see kids so committed to what they’re doing,” said Barton, who has been the band’s director for nine years.

“Not only do they love to play, but they also love to be challenged in order to improve. And they all show up at every practice and every competition. I am very proud of that.”

Color guard director Colleen Sumner is constantly amazed at how much pride the students take in what they are doing — and it really shows when they appear before judges.

“One of the comments we get a lot is that the band performs like they are in high school,” said Sumner, who has been color guard director for 20 years. “Everyone looks so poised, and it’s obvious they know what they are doing and mean business.”

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The Moore Middle School marching band has 108 dedicated members.

Photo by John Valenzuela

School District. The 30-year-old group competes in five band reviews every year — at Kaiser High School in Fontana, Martin Luther King High School in Riverside, Loara High School in Anaheim, the Perris Valley Christmas Parade in Perris and the Chino Invitational.

In 2010, the band won first place at the Chino Invitational, where it competed with eight other Southern California middle schools. “We won on the invitational’s 30th anniversary, so that made it extra significant,� Barton said.

Along with competitions, Moore Middle School’s marching band also performs at local elementary schools, community events and at Knott’s Berry Farm.

Additionally, it marches in Redlands’ annual Christmas parade, which Barton says is one of the favorite events of band members.

The parade, which this year is themed “Celebration of Light,� is set for 6 p.m.

Dec. 3 in downtown Redlands. It will be televised live on Redlands TV-3.

“The Christmas parade is very important to us because we like to support the community as much as possible,� said Barton, who attended Moore Middle School from 1972-1975 and marched in the band. “And we also have a great time because it’s very relaxed. The kids decorate themselves with Christmas lights and our color guard wears the cutest elf costumes.

It’s the highlight of our year.�

One of the band’s celebrated events is the annual Win the Band fundraiser. From mid-October to early November, members sell tickets for an opportunity to schedule the band for a private performance. Tickets are $1, and the winner can choose where they want the band to play. Past locations have included birthday parties, fire stations and senior centers. “Last year the boy who won had us play for his grandmother’s birthday party,�

Barton said. “All 108 members gathered on the woman’s front lawn and put on a show.

She was so excited, and it’s something that none of us will ever forget.�

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Barton, who holds a BA in music education from UCLA, credits parents with helping to make many of the band’s activities possible. More than 60 moms and dads are present during practices, competitions and events, making sure things run smoothly. The parents also take part in fundraising. “The dedication of our parents is admirable,� said Barton, who graduated from Redlands High School in 1978. “Thanks to them, I can focus on the music and don’t have to worry about anything else. It’s a huge help.�

In addition to their musical achievements, the majority of students in the marching band have a 3.0 grade point average or higher. Typically, most graduates go on to play in marching bands for Redlands East Valley or Redlands high schools. “Academics feed the mind, athletics feed the body and music feeds the heart and soul,� Barton said. “We need all three working together, and I believe we have that at Moore.�

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A large Christmas tree, decorations, a parade, shopping and more add up to a festive experience

Spirit

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By KRISTINA HERNANDEZ

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decorative addition to downtown Redlands is expected to attract many visitors and shoppers this holiday season.

For the first time, the Downtown Redlands Business Association and the Kiwanis Club of Redlands Evening have partnered to bring a Christmas tree to the recently opened Ed Hales Park, bringing more holiday joy to the area.

Along with a new set of seasonal decorations, the 20-foot-tall tree is sprucing up downtown with a beautiful light display.

It’s all part of the DRBA’s effort to attract customers and remind both residents and out-oftowners about businesses in the downtown area,

says Al Hernandez, president of the business association and owner of Citrograph Printing Company.

“This was originally started by DRBA years ago as part of our project to enhance the downtown area during the holiday season,” he said.

Out of the original plan, the thought of bringing a Christmas tree to the area happened at the perfect time with the opening of Ed Hales Park, which has the space to accommodate such a large focal point.

During the recent tree lighting ceremony, businesses remained open so visitors could shop, take advantage of sales and meet store owners in the area.

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what they have to offer including promotions and helps keep them in the public eye.”

Business owners also feel it’s important to give back to the community, he says.

There will be donation boxes available through the holiday season to collect items that may benefit the Family Service Association of Redlands. Citrograph, Redlands Jewelers and Security Bank are among the participating businesses.

Whether visitors to the business district are window shopping or dining in the area during the holidays, the thought is everyone will enjoy the new displays, which were funded by proceeds raised at farmer’s markets during the year. The cost for this year’s holiday decorations is $1,000.

Additional funds go toward the upkeep of the district year-round as well, Hernandez says.

“We want to keep expanding what we started and improve the overall experience of coming to downtown Redlands,” he added. “We want to make sure (the area) is maintained so when people come downtown it is an experience that they won’t get from other shopping areas.

“We want to help create a shopping experience that they’ll never forget so they’ll keep coming back. This is a critical time for most retail businesses. We need to bring people downtown and help them not to forget about (our) businesses.”

Of course, the holidays aren’t only about shopping; they’re also about traditions.

Besides the Christmas tree downtown, preparations continue for the Dec. 3 Christmas parade, sponsored by the Redlands Noon Kiwanis.

Celebrating its 22nd year, the parade — Holiday Celebration of Light is this year’s theme — will feature activities for youths

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and the young at heart to enjoy as Santa and friends make their way through downtown Redlands, says Dave Ahlers, co-chairman of the event.

The YMCA, Kiwanis, the Boy and Girl Scouts, school ROTC programs and local bands are expected to participate.

“One of the nice things about our parade is that it is a nighttime parade,” Ahlers said.

“It might be on the cold side, but people who come down like the fact that it puts them in a festive mood.”

Last year an estimated 25,000 viewed the parade, according to Police Department estimates.

“We’re hoping to draw people from all over (the Inland Empire),” he said. “We want to bring the people of Redlands together for the holiday season.”

Ahlers, co-owner of Redlands Jewelers, says the end-of-the-year holidays are one of the busiest times for his shop on the corner of Fifth Street and Citrus Avenue.

And while organizing the parade takes a lot of time, Ahlers says it’s worth the effort.

“When I see the smiles of each kid

watching that parade, we know why we do it because of how much they enjoy it,” he said. “And that’s always a nice thing.”

For more parade information, visit www.redlandsweb.com.

Another popular tradition is the 64th annual Feast of Lights, which starts Dec. 2.

Presented by the University of Redlands, the event will feature several presentations that celebrate the birth of Jesus through spoken word, tableaux, song and music.

Performances are 8 p.m. Dec. 2, 3 and 5 and 5 p.m. Dec. 4 in the university’s Memorial Chapel at 1200 E. Colton Ave. Tickets are $25 for general admission, $15 for seniors 65 and older and $10 for students with ID. For more information, call 909-748-8116.

Other holiday activities in Redlands include a toy distribution coordinated by the police and fire departments, a Sparks of Love Toy Drive collection at local fire stations, a Santa Pajama Party at the San Bernardino County Museum and a tree lighting ceremony and Winter Solstice Walk at Kimberly Crest House & Gardens.

Holiday happenings • The San Bernardino County Museum will host two Santa’s Pajama Parties.

Scheduled for Dec. 9-10 from 6 to 8 p.m., families with children of all ages are invited to spend the evening with Santa and friends, and play Christmas-themed games, enjoy holiday stories, make winter crafts and visit the museum’s live animal station.

Admission is $10 per child, and reservations are required by Dec. 7. Everyone who attends is encouraged to wear pajamas.

Information: 909-307-2669, Ext. 256; www.sbcountymuseum.org • Kimberly Crest House & Gardens will host the annual tree lighting ceremony at 5 p.m.

Dec. 4, and the annual Winter Solstice Garden Walk from 9 to 11 a.m. Dec. 18.

Information: 909-792-2111, www.kimberlycrest.org • Know Him Productions will present performances of “Speechless: A Christmas Theatrical Drama” at 7 p.m.

Dec. 2, 8, 9 and 10 at the Redlands Seventh-day Adventist Church, 520 Brookside Ave. Information: 909-793-6337, www.knowhimproductions.com • LifeHouse Theater is staging “It’s A Wonderful Life” at 7:30 p.m.

Fridays, 2:15 and 7:30 p.m.

Saturdays and 2:15 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 30 and 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 22 and 26 through 29.

The true spirit of Christmas touches George Bailey of Bedford Falls after his encounter with a wayward angel.

Tickets are $7-$9 for children and $14-$18 for adults.

Information: 909-335-3037, www.lifehousetheater.com • The YMCA of the East Valley will host a Boutique and Pantry Fundraiser featuring handmade jewelry, crafts, ceramics and other goods from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Dec. 3-4 in the Roy Coble Gym, 500 E. Citrus Ave. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Redlands YMCA Legal Aid Clinic.

Information: 909-798-9622, www.ymcaeastvalley.org

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Holiday Home Tour

December 2011

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Welcome!

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elcome to the 2011 YMCA Holiday Home Tour, and thank you for sharing this 44-year tradition with us!

We have a great variety of homes on this year’s tour and appreciate the incredible generosity of the homeowners who have agreed to share their homes with all of you. We also encourage you to stop by the YMCA to visit the home-baked goods pantry as well as the art and gift boutique, open both Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 3-4, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. These two events also support our Y Legal Aid Program.

Legal Aid, the beneficiary of the Home Tour proceeds, is the only one of its kind in Redlands and provides service to low to moderate income clients, almost 75 percent of whom are women. So your holiday excursion is also a gift to those who need assistance in our community.

Please help us thank our sponsors and opportunity basket donors by supporting their businesses. Local organizations like these help local organizations like ours, year in and year out.

The Y Home Tour is a product of literally hundreds of volunteers who bake for the pantry, sell tickets, recruit sponsors, host in the homes, provide parking assistance, and do what needs to be done to make this event a success. Thanks go to each one of them for their holiday gift to our community!

YMCA Holiday Home Tour What: Tour of six lovely Redlands homes dressed up for the holidays.

When: Dec. 4, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Cost: $25 in advance, $30 on the day of the tour; $65 patron package

Fine Arts & Crafts Boutique and Gift Pantry What: Unique gift items available including original art, handmade jewelry and baked goods.

Where: Redlands Family YMCA, 500 E. Citrus Ave. When: Dec. 3-4, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Cost: Free admission Information on both: www.ymcaeastvalley.org

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Burgeson’s Heating and Air Conditioning Inc. Davis & Graeber Insurance Services Inc. Shirley Harry, Century 21 Lois Lauer Realty Ann Bryan & Kristin Pierce, Century 21 Lois Lauer Realty Redlands Estate Sales and Consignment Redlands Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Redlands Pool & Spa Center Southern California Gas Company Other Sponsors Ticor Title Company of California Citrograph Printing Company Bill Hardy Laura’s Travel Service Powell & Spafford LLP Redlands Daily Facts Riley’s at Los Rios Rancho San Bernardino Sun Security Bank of California TeamWork at Century 21 Lois Lauer Realty University of Redlands Bookstore 2011 Boutique Vendors and Artists Jewelry, wreaths, ceramics, clay flowers, art quilts, hand-painted silk scarves, painted gourds, framed photographs, note cards, soaps, candles, clothing, stationery and quilts are among the handcrafted items on sale at the fine art and craft boutique, 9 a.m-4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 3, and Sunday, Dec. 4, at the Redlands YMCA’s Roy Coble gym, 500 E. Citrus Ave. Also open home tour weekend is the Y’s highly acclaimed pantry, which features homemade treats including jams, cookies, brownies, and other baked goods. The pantry is open the same hours as the boutique. Dozens of local volunteers bake the items sold at the pantry.

The pantry offers one-stop shopping for hostess gifts during the busy holiday season. Unique items offered at the boutique make holiday gift shopping easy.

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This year’s vendors and artists: Isabel Alvarez (crafts, quilts, ornaments); Judith Armbruster (quilts, sewing); Rita Arthurs (topiaries); Christie Bayless (custom cupcakes); Lawrence Beall (custom origami jewelry); George Beall (dried fruit ornaments, citrus and apple bath salts); Laurie Boutwell (jam); Diana Bowling (jewelry); Michelle Bruny (jewelry); San Brusati (crochet items/paper doll kits); Chastain Carlton and Kelly Jo (egg shell ornaments); Janel Christiansen (crafts, jewelry); Linda Cox (paintings, crochet, jewelry); Linda Doubek (jewelry); Pamela Douglas (Silpada Designs); Isidra Esparza (crafts, wreaths); Phyllis Farwell (adult food catchers); Stella Gallagher (glass cutting boards/railroad spike decorations); Nicholle Glove (purses); Edith Grunewald (dried flower bookmarks, baskets); Jan Harper (vases, planters, plaques); Karen Hester (craft flowers); Daisy Hovey (crafts, pillows, purses, aprons); Carol Hudson (Redlands crates, lotion); Jean Isada (crochet and ceramics); Lynn Klopfer (journals, sketchbooks); Donna Kosman (crafts, cards,

ornaments); Sally LaBonte (dried arrangements); Dorothy Lewis (glass garden art); Kathy Jo Lorenz (purses); Patty Mariano (jewelry); Thomas McKenzie (woodwork, quilts); Mary Molina (Arbonne Products); Lynn Mudd (ceramics); Jillian O’Dwyer (ceramics); Judie Papillon (polymer critters, plant and candy dishes made from records); Paul Parton (jewelry); Ginger Pena (watercolor, woodwork); Diana Powers (salsa, caramel corn); Linda Quiroz (metal art, ornaments); Ina Ramirez (Finders Key Purse); Redlands Candle Co; (candles); Donald Russo (handcrafted woodwork); Julie Schneblin (pendants); Sandy Shuett (jewelry, hats, headbands); Kelsey Smith (jewelry, bows); Lindsay Smith (hair accessories, pet charms); Richard Soltero (ceramics); Diana Spear (Thirty One); Jeann Svarvar (Victorian soap); Wendy Swift (jewelry); Susan Taylor (crafts, scarves, hats); Deborah Theodorakis (ornaments); Susan Vajna (jewelry); and Leah Weis (antique laces, trims, beadwork, velvet embellishments, antique purses).

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The Malki Home 1673 Dwight St.

Owners: Alan and Janet Malki Head Hostesses: Mary Brady, Sally Robertson, Sherry Walsh Floral Arrangement: Flowers on Vine

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lan and Janet Malki spent years combing France during regular summer visits collecting the antique architectural elements that are now part of their home at 1673 Dwight St. The restored and repurposed stone fireplace mantels, corbels, and columns are a small sampling of the unique features in this 5,000-squarefoot replica of an 18th century Provencal manor house.

“I tried to stay as authentic as possible in the dimensions and materials’’ used in the house, said Alan Malki, a local physician who in his spare time learned about French architecture and antiques in preparation for one day building the house.

Janet Malki is an emergency room nurse. The couple has two children; both are grown.

Constructed of stone, limestone, tiles, wood trim and doors, windows, plumbing

fixtures, and other materials — most of which were crafted

by French artisans and then shipped to Redlands — the house, its gardens and pool area are as close to any Bastide, or manor home, found in the south of France. The colors of the materials, including the yellow stucco exterior, and the crown mouldings, are all found in similar style homes in Provence, according to Alan Malki.

There no hallways, instead, the rooms are all situated around an elegant, limestone tiled foyer and upstairs landing. In all, there are three en-suite bedrooms, including the exquisite master bedroom suite upstairs.

Downstairs you find the living room, family room, library, guest room, and a large gourmet kitchen equipped with a La Cornue range, handcrafted in France, and tucked in an alcove framed by antique stone columns and

The Burgess Home

1709 Morning Dove Lane Owners: Jerry and Jan Burgess Head Hostess: Victoria Hargrave Floral Arrangement: Pam Null

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winding sidewalk and boxwood hedge greets visitors to the home of Jerry and Jan Burgess at 1709 Morning Dove Lane. Located in a gated community off Terracina Boulevard, the house has more than 2,300 square feet of living space, three bedrooms and 2½ baths.

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corbels. The bright red and gold tiles in the backsplash also were made by French artisans.

Along with collecting the architectural elements, the Malkis also have acquired various antique furnishings, most dating back to the 17th and 18th centuries, but there are several earlier pieces and a collection of art by European and American artists.

Just over two acres, the property also includes sculpted gardens, citrus trees, a pool with spa and pool house, and fountains.

Jerry Burgess is a retired airline captain. Jan is a retired emergency room nurse. The couple has an adult son, who lives in Arizona.

After moving into the house four years ago, the Burgesses gutted the kitchen, opening up the ceiling and adding beautiful cream-finished cabinets, black granite counters, tile backsplash, new appliances and a Carrara marble-topped center island. A large dining area with access to the patio is opposite the kitchen.

The Burgess’ decorator salvaged the light fixture over the table from a trash pile.

The living room and other rooms are decorated in Country French style with lush fabrics and comfy, upholstered sofas and chairs. Plantation shutters cover the windows and a grand stone fireplace is at one end of the living room. Notable pieces of furniture include an antique hutch.

Hardwood floors are throughout as are the limestone-tiled bathrooms.

A beautiful master bedroom suite is downstairs. Above the bed, fabric and cornice board create an illusion of a headboard. The bath features bronze plumbing fixtures.

The power room, laundry room, garage

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and laundry room also are on the first floor.

An office, guest room and second bathroom are on the second floor.

A covered patio offers a lovely outdoor living space.

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The Spencer Home

1721 Morning Dove Lane Owners: Tilden and Nancy Spencer Head Hostesses: Nancy O’Connor, Lynda Schauf, Becky Shook Floral Arrangement: Hockridge Florist

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ilden and Nancy Spencer’s home is located in the same gated community as the Burgess house.

Built in 2001, the house at 1721 Morning Dove Lane also has more than 2,300-square foot of living space, three bedrooms and 2½ baths.

Tilden is a retired teacher and Nancy a community volunteer.

The couple has an adult son.

The floor plan is basically the same as the Burgess home, but with remodeling and traditional style décor looks very different.

Before moving in, the Spencers knocked down a wall in the kitchen creating a single, large open living area. The area the Burgesses use as a dining area is a family room with a fireplace in the Spencer home.

The kitchen includes off-white cabinets with granite countertops and new appliances Framed by a windows and a white wood trim and mantle, a second fireplace is the focal point the living area that features two seating areas.

The master bedroom suite is downstairs. Rich cherry cabinets are in the newly remodeled master bath.

A double-sided desk fills the upstairs office. The guest room and bath also are on the second floor.

The covered patio creates a large outdoor living space that offers views of San Timoteo Canyon.

The Litchfield Home 1368 Knoll Road Owners: Matt and Jennifer Litchfield Head Hostess: Dawn Lindfelt Floral Arrangement: City Florist

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att and Jennifer Litchfield moved into the Mediterranean style home at 1368 Knoll Road in March.

Built in 1978, but totally remodeled seven years ago, the 3,100-square-home is designed for the active family life the Litchfields and their two children lead.

Matt is a civil engineer. Jennifer is vice president of the Associates of the Redlands Bowl and active in the Parent Teacher Association. Their children are ages 10 and 12.

A wall of arches split the foyer and

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fireplace and cross-beamed ceiling are the key architectural details in the living area.

The kitchen is equipped with new appliances and granite countertops,

plus there is a large preparation island. A butler’s pantry leads to the formal dining room.

Walls are finished in rich colors throughout the house.

A spectacular curved oak and wrought iron stairway leads to the airy master bedroom, which looks out over the pool and spa area.

A large bath features shower, soaking tub, and his and/her sinks. Three additional bedrooms, including the childrens’ rooms and a hall bath, are at the opposite end of the second floor.

The beautifully landscaped backyard features a variety of custom concrete work, three fountains with built-in seating along with the pool/spa. There is also a covered patio with outdoor kitchen, lawn area, and separate play area for the children.

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The Stockton Home 1906 Canyon Road

Owners: Steve and Leda Stockton Head Hostesses: Dottie Bailey, Ann Leonard Floral Arrangement: Hockridge Florist

is a University of Redlands retiree. Both are avid golfers and tennis players. The couple has two adult daughters and two grandchildren.

Offering more than 2,100 square feet of living space, the home has five bedrooms and two baths.

The kitchen is open to the family room, but offers a small eat-in space. It has new stainless appliances and features maple cabinets in a coffee-stain.

A fireplace with built-in cabinets at one end of the living room house crystal

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ENOWNED MODERNISM architect Richard Neutra designed Mary Jane Auerbacher ‘s home at 121 Sierra Vista Drive.

Auerbacher and her husband, Frederick, were friends with the master architect who lived in Los Angeles. In 1951, the couple

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glasses and vases. The dining room shares a floor with the living room.

The décor is traditional-style, featuring upholstered sofas and chairs in the living room and a large table in the dining room.

Along the long hallway are an office, two guestrooms and a large bathroom.

A beautiful Williamsburg blue covers the walls in the master suite. Combined with the white furniture, the room takes on the air of a seaside cottage.

The brick-paved patio is a perfect spot for outdoor dining or just relaxing.

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ITTING ATOP a knoll above the Redlands Country Club, Steve and Leda Stockton’s mid-century California ranch-style home has breathtaking views of the San Bernardino Mountains.

The house at 1906 Canyon Road was built in 1957 in what was then called “Country Club Park.’’ It was constructed by local contractor R.C. George for Gen. Edward Gallant.

Steve, a retired civil engineer, is a community volunteer. Leda, once a clerk,

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commissioned Neutra to build a house on the Sierra Vista lot that would offer plenty room for their three children to play, ample light, fresh air, and views of San Gorgonio, according to documents filed with the state Historical Resources Commission.

Frederick passed away several years ago, but Mary Jane has remained in the house making one of the few Neutra homes in California still occupied by an original owner.

On Oct. 28, the Commission designated the Auerbacher’s home a historic resource.

With a flat roof, metal casement windows flush with the exterior walls, and no decorative detailing, the house “is a stellar example’’ of the Mid-Century Modern style home, the Commission said. The master bedroom has a mitered window. Most of the walls are glass, which helps meld the indoors with the outside environment.

The 2,300-square-foot home is of post and beam construction. It has three narrow bedrooms, living room, kitchen, solarium,

Neutra also designed a majority of the home’s furniture, some of which has been reupholstered. The architect also designed a cabin for the Auerbachers in Running Springs.

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Custom-made quality at Red Barn Furniture

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ony Johnson, co-owner of Red Barn Furniture Co. in Redlands, says when it comes to customer service, he and his partner John Reynolds are truly “genies in a bottle.”

The long-time friends opened a store in July with the intention of providing unique, durable and quality furniture that’s manufactured in America. Many of the pieces are custom-made and based on whatever a customer can dream up.

“We never say no to a design,” said Johnson, former head of the furniture department at Tom’s Farms in Temescal Canyon. “Your wish is our command.

And we can build to any shape, style or finish.”

Prior to opening the retail store, Johnson and Reynolds set up shop a little over a year ago in Los Angeles.

They began selling wholesale to furniture stores, which proved to be a highly successful venture.

Their vision also included opening a retail outlet, and they scoured the Redlands area for the perfect location.

When Johnson saw the giant aluminum building that is now home to Red Barn Furniture Co., he knew it was the right place.

“Right now we are using about 5,000 square feet of the space,” said Johnson, who lives in Rancho Cucamonga. “Soon, we’ll be clearing out another 5,000 square feet to meet the growing demands of the public.”

Inside Red Barn Furniture Co., furniture of all types is available — tables,

sofas, bedroom sets, entertainment centers, hutches and a variety of other items. All the pieces are made from various types of reclaimed wood that has been taken from houses, sheds, barns, gazebos and other buildings.

Using reclaimed wood provides a history to every piece of furniture, which is something unusual these days.

“We are putting information on the furniture about where the wood came from so people know there’s a history to go along with it,” Johnson said.

Tables are a big-selling item at Red Barn, and most are conversation pieces including the one with transmission gears on the side. The store also stocks tables made out of old wood doors with the knob still on it. They are extremely popular.

While custom-made furniture can often be quite pricey, Red Barn sells most of its items for half of what conventional furniture stores charge. Red Barn also has an unparalleled quality control system to

ensure every customer is happy for years to come.

“We have six guys who build the furniture in our factory and they are just as picky as me and John,” Johnson said.

“And John inspects every piece that goes out to make sure it’s perfect. That’s something the big guys can’t do.”

In the future, Johnson and Reynolds hope Red Barn will become more than just a furniture store. Plans are in motion for Wednesday night gatherings open to the public featuring local designers who will lecture, offer tips and answer questions.

In addition, Red Barn will soon be hosting a weekly art show and sale on Sunday afternoons.

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downtown profiles | peek inside

Still

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Christmas decorations on display at Peek Inside

worth more than a peek

By CATHERINE GARCIA

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hat was once an old, beat-up building is now something to Peek Inside.

That’s the name of a colorful home décor store filled to the brim with furnishings, chandeliers, gifts, artwork and more.

Owner Terri Sharp started the business without a clear plan, but she was ready to dive in. “The building was so pitiful, literally just |a garage. I decided to paint it, and turned it into a cute little world. It’s just evolved.”

That was in 2004. Fast forward to 2011. Now, in addition to selling all types of items for the home, Sharp also is hosting parties at the store.

“We have parties with other businesses, like

The Peek Inside building previously housed a garage.

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‘I hear all the time that people come in here looking for a gift, and they come because they know they will find something unique.’ the Uptown Girls,” she said. “We are also hosting after-hours parties, and they’re doing pretty good. People come in and have a party here, and they get 15 percent of whatever sales come in that night that either go for a fundraiser or in merchandise. There’s food, and the whole bit. People love it, and we’ve been doing quite a bit of those.

“We have a patio and rented it out for a wedding shower,” Sharp added. “It was something new. It’s really neat out there, and every time people see it, they say, ‘Oh, you ought to have parties out here!’

It went well.”

Emily Sharp, daughter of owner Terri Sharp, adjusts ornaments on a tree.

When Peek Inside first opened, Sharp sold more furniture and fewer gift items.

Today, the reverse is true.

“I hear all the time that people come in here looking for a gift, and they come because they know they will find something unique,” Sharp said.

Christmas decorations include a tree hanging upside down from the ceiling.

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While the store sells staple goods year round, it also embraces seasonal décor.

Currently, Peek Inside has been transformed into a winter wonderland for the holidays.

“I’ve gone nuts this year,” Sharp said.

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Peek Inside is Sharp’s first foray into the world of retail, besides spending time working in her parents’ shoe stores when she was younger. Seven years after first opening the doors, she still enjoys her impulse business, where she works alongside her daughter.

“I’d never done anything like this before,” she said. “It’s a first for me, and I love it. I really have loved every minute of this, in this little place. I’ve gotten very attached to it.”

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isiting Angels in Redlands is part of a nationally recognized network of non-medical, private duty home care agencies that provide everything from senior care, personal care, elder care, respite care, and companion care to thousands of adults across the United States.

Recently, the Inland Empire Charter Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) named Executive Director and owner Sara Johnson-Hector ABWA Business Associate of the Year 2011. She was nominated by one of her peers, and received the most votes.

ABWA’s mission is to bring together businesswomen of diverse occupations and to provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally through leadership, education, networking support, and national recognition. It is an all-inclusive organization.

“Sara was selected for her leadership at both her local office and the field in general,” said chapter president Connie Young. “She epitomizes a professional business woman. She has also been very involved in our chapter and we are pleased to honor her and her accomplishments.”

“I am honored to be acknowledged by such a prestigious group,” Johnson-Hector said. “As a business owner, I appreciate the guidance and expertise provided by the ABWA members. As a member, I look forward to providing other woman business owners advice, support and resources to help promote advancement.”

After a successful 10-year career in upper level management at a Fortune 50 company, JohnsonHector decided it was time for her to start her own business.

“I loved my job and enjoyed the 10 years of managing people and statistical planning,” she said. “I felt that I was ready to venture out and follow my entrepreneurial spirit.”

Sara Johnson-Hector , Director/Owner of Visiting Angels and 2011 ABWA Business Associate of the Year

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When Johnson-Hector began Visiting Angels in Redlands about five years ago, her first focus was to educate the community on home care and what her company provided. She also wanted to ensure that the care giving was exceptional and that case management would be provided around the clock.

Once she started building relationships within the community, the referral base grew and grew.

“We have a great rapport with the local hospitals, rehabilitation centers and skilled nursing facilities,” Johnson-Hector said. “Our Case Management Team is able to coordinate care with the physicians, rehab specialists, clients and family members to ensure optimal care.”

Joining ABWA also enhanced the community awareness of Visiting Angels. The Inland Empire Chapter meets every month in Redlands, providing a forum for the members to discuss upcoming events with their businesses and guest speaking opportunities.

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“I encourage women business owners within the Inland Empire to join ABWA for the networking opportunities and education.” said Johnson-Hector.

“I also enjoy the philanthropy within the group. We annually fundraise to provide scholarships to college students within the Inland Empire on behalf of ABWA, and many of the members have charities that they are involved with that we all collectively support.”

For more information, or to speak with Sara Johnson-Hector or a member of her team about living assistance and elder care services, contact Visiting Angels, 104 E. State St., Suite C, Redlands, 909-793-7788. You can also visit www.inlandangels.com.

Women’s roles in the workplace today are indistinguishable from those of men. But as a look back into the archives of ABWA confirms, you’ve come a long way, baby!

WOMEN through the years

Our monthly General Meetings are held at Marie Callenders restaurant in Redlands.

We meet the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. You’re welcome to be our guest.

For more information on ABWA Inland Empire Chapter #6047, including how to become a member, call Connie at 909-885-1135.

downtown profiles | the frugal frigate

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Cuddly characters and children’s books on display at The Frugal Frigate

Rapt in books and crossing genres, putting great reads in store

By CATHERINE GARCIA

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sk someone to describe The Frugal Frigate and you could get a lot of different answers: iconic, welcoming, a children’s bookstore, a venue for readers and reading ... a classic community bookseller.

It has been a go-to destination for Redlands book lovers since 1988. But today its reach is broader, says Jessica Ackerson, store manager.

“People from all over the state, even the country know about this store. It’s pretty incredible. I have people coming in from Virginia, who say that every time they come to California, they have to stop here.”

The atmosphere is comfortable and relaxing.

The store is filled with book covers and giant posters that have been signed by visiting authors and illustrators, and it also has lots of nooks and crannies where kids can just curl up and read.

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Gay Kolodzik, one of the co-owners of The Frugal Frigate

‘The whole idea is we all love books here, and want to share them and have the kids in the community come in and explore.

We want to promote literature and the importance of reading.’

It’s definitely a family place.

Ackerson knows. She worked for the previous owner, and when, in late 2009, a friend told her family that the store was up for sale, they jumped at the opportunity.

Today, it is co-owned by her parents, Michael and Lisa Ackerson, and Gay Kolodzik.

It’s also personally special for her.

“I grew up in the store. The store is the same age as I am,” she said.

But being the manager is a new

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experience. “Now I’m doing all the ordering, keeping up with all the new books coming out, and even marketing.

It’s new, but very rewarding.”

The Frugal Frigate’s books cross all genres and include classics and best-sellers, and the store updates its offerings as often as possible.

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The store can order anything, and it doesn’t even have to be a book for kids.

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having an independent bookstore just for adults, so we offer to order books for them,” Ackerson said. “They’ll hear about a book or see it online, and can get it ordered in the same amount of time as a children’s book.”

The Frugal Frigate believes in helping young readers explore their interests, Ackerson said.

“The whole idea is we all love books here, and want to share them and have the kids in the community come in and explore. We want to promote literature and the importance of reading.”

The store also serves as a tool for teachers.

“We’re here for them, so they can keep their students updated on what’s new and great,” Ackerson said. “We go to schools and do readers, and classes come and visit the store. We have author signings and really try to do as much for the community as possible.”

Employees are known for giving book advice and helping readers find the perfect book, and usually it’s the right fit.

“I’ll have parents come and say, ‘My daughter’s eight, can you help me find a book?’ ” Ackerson said. “That’s one of our specialities, to find a book they’re

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going to love. I can’t count how many times I’ve recommended a book and the parent comes back and says, ‘My daughter couldn’t put it down.’ ” Special events are held at the store throughout the year, and coming up is a Christmas party on Dec. 17, starting at 5 p.m.

“Sixth Street Music will be holding a recital, with all the little kids singing Christmas carols,” Ackerson said.

“In between carols, we’ll read stories, and Santa will come at the end and take pictures with the kids. It will be really fun.”

It’s all part of Frugal Frigate’s effort to offer a personal and ultimate bookstore experience.

The Frugal Frigate, A Children’s Bookstore 9 N. Sixth St., Redlands 909-793-0740, www.frugalfrigate.com

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Chillin’ with M ... and other cookie tips from Redlands’ bakery master

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HE FIRST THING you need to know about baking the perfect sugar cookie â&#x20AC;&#x201D; buttery yet light, crunchy yet crumbly â&#x20AC;&#x201D; is that well-chilled dough is a must.

An absolute must, says Martha Green.

And she should know. Green, owner of The Eating Room restaurant and Doughâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Lectibles bakery in Redlands, is the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reigning cookie queen.

In her bustling and cozy restaurant, where lunch is easily stretched into a two- or three-hour affair, Green invites me to pull up a chair as she chats with two longtime friends. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love sweets,â&#x20AC;? she confesses, drawing out â&#x20AC;&#x153;loveâ&#x20AC;? an extra beat. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People say you get used to it being around it, but thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not true.â&#x20AC;?

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to her friends, a visiting chef and her staff, and comments on her favorite holiday treats â&#x20AC;&#x201D; stollen, mini fruitcake bites she used to make for her son, and two-bite rugelachs with chocolate chips or raisins â&#x20AC;&#x201D; sold in her bakery.

She warns bakers to take note of the rising price of nuts â&#x20AC;&#x201D; â&#x20AC;&#x153;that is going to have an impact on holiday baking,â&#x20AC;? she predicts.

Walnuts, pecans, almonds, even peanut butter â&#x20AC;&#x201D; anything made with nuts has doubled in price in recent months, she says.

But back to that sugar cookie dough. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Probably the easiest cookie anybody could make is that one right there,â&#x20AC;? Green says, pointing at a box filled with frosted sugar cookies prepared by her bakery manager, Laura Neal. (Whether a novice home baker like myself could decorate reindeer cookies so they appear to have Christmas tree lights tangled in their antlers is another matter.)

That first rule of successful sugar cookie baking â&#x20AC;&#x201D; keeping the dough cold â&#x20AC;&#x201D; prevents

the dreaded cookie spread, when one cookie reaches out to another and sets off a chain reaction leaving you with a giant, misshaped mass of baked dough.

Once you get that rule down, try to remember to line your baking pans with parchment paper.

Nothing sticks to it and cleanup will be a snap, Green promises.

Once baked, unfrosted sugar cookies will stay fresh about two weeks in a zip-top plastic bag on the kitchen counter, or your favorite hiding spot if your home is full of folks who get â&#x20AC;&#x153;sticky fingersâ&#x20AC;? whenever theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re around unattended baked goods.

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taste | joe greensleeves

Savory, flavorful and steeped in tradition

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By ALLAN BORGEN Photos by GABRIEL LUIS ACOSTA

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he future of Joe Greensleeves rests with its past. The restaurant’s owners, brothers J.R. and Bryan Briggs, took over in February and are determined to make every dining experience both memorable and special with outstanding food, award-winning wines and impeccable service — qualities that were present when the Redlands landmark opened in 1982.

Executive chef Guillermo “Memo” Mateo and his talented kitchen crew have developed a menu that is exciting and creative. There’s a multitude of prime steaks, fresh seafood, wild game, homemade pastas, chicken and other remarkable items you won’t find anywhere else.

The stone-lined walls, polished wood keel of a sailboat and small lights on the curved ceilings give one the impression of dining in San Francisco.

The soft music, comfortable booths and friendly, knowledgeable staff make this restaurant a great choice for a special occasion or for those who just want to get away and relax over delicious food and their favorite drinks and wines.

Once seated, expect to be pampered by the highly professional and friendly serving staff including head waiter Seamus Cattaneo, the ultimate serving

A curved ceiling dotted with lights gives Joe Greensleeves an Old World feel.

Executive chef Guillermo “Memo” Mateo

Head waiter Seamus Cattaneo

professional who has worked at Greensleeves for more than 20 years.

His charming Irish accent, vast knowledge of wines and how to take great care of guests are among the reasons why customers keep returning.

There are many delightful appetizers to consider, with the unique Greensleeves and the lamb and boar sausage (which is made on the premises and served with a sweet rich

port wine sauce) leading the way.

During a recent visit, I ordered Greensleeves, which features a freshroasted pasilla chili and is stuffed with goat and mozzarella cheese, along with ground venison. It is served with a bold and assertive fresh zesty arrabbiata sauce. The chili had a nice light crunch when cut into, and the filling was delicious.

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and arugula with a terrific fresh tomato garlic sauce.

In addition to tantalizing entrees, wonderfully decadent desserts also are served. I highly recommend the impressive Sabayon (a cousin of the light, egg-based Italian dessert zabaglione), which is made with Marsala wine, mascarpone, egg yolks, pistachios and heavy cream, and served in a tall glass with fresh strawberries and pillars of puff pastry. What a great dessert to end a memorable dining experience.

For those wanting a less formal experience, may I suggest going upstairs and letting Michael “Woody” Wood pour a nice glass of wine, brandy or any of your other favorite libations in one of the two casual rooms with flat-screen televisions.

Order anything off the dining room menu and then sit back, relax and have fun. This wine bar/speakeasy is open Friday and Saturday at 3 p.m., Sunday at 9:30 a.m. and Monday at 5 p.m.

I have eaten at Joe Greensleeves many times over the years and have always found it to be very good. But the Briggs brothers, as new owners, have raised the game, taking the restaurant to a level not seen in years.

I’m looking forward to my next visit.

grilled lamb chops, which were juicy and tasty and served with delicious mint jelly demi-glaze and a tangy reduced balsamic sauce.

The massive 22-ounce bone-in prime rib eye steak was simply sensational. As expected, the steak was tender and juicy, and the light delicate smoky flavor made this steak quite special.

Both of these entrees, as well as most of the others, are served with fresh broccoli and carrots and either roasted potatoes or white truffle oil-infused mashed potatoes.

Other entrees I sampled and highly recommend include the smoked duck a l’orange, the popular grilled Scottish salmon filet with a stunningly rich champagne and caper cream sauce, and, of course, the made-on-the-premises pastas including stuffed lobster ravioli, with a wonderful tomato garlic white wine cream sauce; and spaghetti, shrimp

Bartender Michael “Woody” Wood

Prime rib chop

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Pillars of pastry rise out of this dessert called Sabayon at Joe Greensleeves.

Allan Borgen may be heard on Saturdays on the “Let’s Dine Out” radio show on KTIE (590 AM). His website is www.letsdineoutshow.com. Contact him via email at allan@ktie590.com or by phone at 909-910-3463.

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Raw flavor, elegant setting Chef Onural brings creativity, sophistication to the sushi palate By debbie council

T

he next time you visit the Palm Springs area and have a yen for something cool and refreshing from the sea, mosey on over to El Paseo in Palm Desert to indulge in some sushi — those little handmade jewels of culinary art that are sometimes hard to pronounce but delightful to eat.

A hip new new place to enjoy that quintessential Japanese snack is The Venue Sushi Bar and Sake Lounge, and Engin Onural, owner and executive sushi chef, will make you feel right at home.

Dining on sushi is as much a visual journey as it is a culinary experience at The Venue.

And who knows better how to bring on the starring rolls but the head chef himself and his female sushi chef, Liesel. Sitting at the bar is where the show begins, and the sushi chefs are in the leads.

Onural learned his craft the traditional way from hard-core Japanese teachers in 2006 at the Sushi Chef Institute in Los Angeles after moving to California from Ankara, Turkey.

But the Turkish 27-year-old, a certified sake sommelier, does sushi his way.

“This is a live show because it happens on the spot,” Onural said.

“The interaction is there in front of you. It’s all about interacting.”

The extensive menu — which includes 15 choices of nigiri sushi, 14 maki rolls, six hand rolls, six carpaccio, four tataki and other favorites — presents a challenge on where to begin. Onural’s creativity comes out in 13 specialty rolls, which are unique.

Try the mouth-watering Mediterranean roll filled with spicy albacore, tempura asparagus and avocado, finished off with colorful dribbles of Mediterranean salsa and feta cheese for $16. Or the experiment roll, which features eight delicious mouthfuls of snow crab, mango, avocado and cucumber topped with tuna, thin slices

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of jalapeno, cilantro and yuzu aioli ($18).

“All of my plates literally look like paintings,” Onural said.

If there’s no room at the long, white marble sushi bar that seats 12, don’t despair because Lucky Perez, The Venue’s manager and mixologist, knows the nuances of each sushi creation and brings each bite to life as he sets the dish before you.

What’s sushi without a little sake? Served cold, Hakutsuru draft sake, one of 17 sakes priced from $9 to $28, complements the sushi well, Perez says. Smooth with floral notes, it remains neutral on the palate as diners enjoy a variety of sushi selections.

For the first course, try a crisp and clean cucumber salad, with micro greens, pickled carrot, and citrus ponzi sauce that prepares the palate to distinguish a variety of flavors in The Venue roll, a colorful creation of spicy tuna topped with seared salmon, spicy aioli, teriyaki sauce, micro greens and black tobiko caviar ($18).

The Venue is cozy enough for 30 intimate seatings with a décor that lends itself to the mood and ambience that Onural describes as a sushi bar you would find in New York or Los Angeles: sleek, modern and clean with high-end furnishings of black, white, chrome and marble with splashes of red and silver. There also is seating on the patio that fronts El Paseo, one of the trendiest streets in Southern California.

The Venue opened in January, and Onural has attracted sushi fans from when he was head sushi chef at the J.W. Marriott Desert Springs Resort in Palm Desert and later at the Renaissance Esmeralda in Indian Wells. He knows his regular customers by name and what they like. It’s becoming a hang out for friends.

“My followers are the reason I opened up here,” he said. “I see in their eyes that this is like the place to be and to be seen with their friends. We try to take care of everybody.”

Engin Onural

If eating raw fish isn’t on your culinary wish list, don’t worry because The Venue also offers cooked fare.

“There’s always someone who doesn’t like sushi.

I personally make sure that person leaves happy,” he said. “If I can crack that mindset the rest is history.”

Onural’s personal touches at The Venue can be traced back to when he was a 10-year-old growing up in Ankara because that’s when he told his parents he wanted to be in hospitality, resorts or the restaurant industry.

“One day the bulb got lit,” said Onural who has been in and out of kitchens and restaurants all his life.

“I wanted to be a chef and owner as well.”

He’s currently in negotiations to open a second sushi bar and hopes some day to go national.

“I want to be the next landmark for El Paseo,” Onural said. “I really want to grow fast. I know what I want.

This is my true passion. It really makes me happy.”

The Venue Sushi Bar and Sake Lounge 73-111 El Paseo, Suite 103, Palm Desert 760-346-1500, www.thevenuepalmdesert.com Hours: Monday through Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., and 5-9 p.m.

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Lunch and dinner daily. $ THE STOCKYARD 510 E. State St.; 909-792-7775, www.thestockyardredlands.com UĂ&#x160;Going well beyond the average steakhouse or barbecue restaurant, the tastes of the Old West come alive â&#x20AC;&#x201D; with a touch of class. Entrees range from a glorious Wagyu beef burger to a meaty half-rack of baby back ribs to Maine lobster ravioli. Steak, chicken and pasta dishes help round out the menu.

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TAYLORâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S 26787 Barton Road; 909-793-4314 UĂ&#x160;Burgers, dogs, burritos and tacos in a friendly bar atmosphere. Steak specials Thursday-Saturday, steak and lobster Saturday. Breakfast, Sa.-Su., lunch Tu.-Su., dinner Tu.-Sa. Closed Mon. FB, $-$$

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3649 Mission Inn Ave.; 951-341-6767, www.missioninn.com UĂ&#x160;Signature â&#x20AC;&#x153;comfort foodsâ&#x20AC;? prepared in a state-ofthe-art display kitchen. One of four restaurants at the historic Mission Inn Hotel & Spa. Breakfast and dinner daily, lunch M-Sa. $ SEVILLA 3252 Mission Inn Ave.; 951-778-0611, www.cafesevilla.com UĂ&#x160;Casually elegant dining experience featuring Spanish and coastal cuisine.

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Finding joy in the smallest places By carla sanders Illustrations by BETTS GRIFFONE

Last year, on the afternoon of Christmas Eve, as my daughter and I drove through our town and passed a tree lot, she wondered aloud, “What happens to the trees that aren’t sold? I think it would be so sad to be the last tree. It’s like the puppy that no one wants.”

I told her that would make a nice story — and then proceeded to write it. So, in honor of this glorious season, here is the tale of one special little tree, a story inspired by the lovely thought of one special young girl. It’s already becoming a favorite in our family; perhaps yours will enjoy it too.

The Last Christmas Tree The little tree swayed in the cold winter wind.

The day was clear and bright, and the tree stood straight and proud on the city lot.

For years, the little tree had watched as other, bigger trees were chosen to make the journey from the tree farm to the tree lot, where they would be bought, carried away and set up in cozy homes, surrounded by loving families.

The little tree knew that the farm’s owner had passed it by year after year because he was hoping the tree would eventually grow tall, with thick, full branches.

But that had never happened. The little tree remained a thin, willowy bit of noble fir — and every year it heard the same joke. “There’s nothing noble about that tree!” the tree cutters would say, and everyone would laugh.

This year had been different. In late November, the cutters had headed straight for the little tree. Now, after a daylong trip in the big green truck, the tree stood with many others under the twinkling lights of the city lot. The little tree hoped the family that took it home had many children, who would dance all around it and sing happy songs.

All day on Dec. 1, as the little tree watched, people came and went. They roamed from tree to tree, standing close, stepping back, and eyeing the trees from top to bottom. Some brought measuring sticks, others

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The little tree was full of hope for a home of its own, but that day no one even came near to take a look. No one seemed to want a tree that was a little bit different, that was not quite perfect.

And so it went, day after day, week after week. Each morning began with the glimmer of wonderful things to come, and each evening ended with the little tree still on the lot, slumping among fewer and fewer trees.

By Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, only two trees remained.

At noon that day, the little tree stood alone.

In late afternoon, a man rushed onto the lot.

“I need a tree!” he exclaimed.

The little tree tried to perk up when it heard the words, but all heart seemed to have left its withering branches.

“That’s the only one left,” the tree seller said, pointing to the forlorn little tree.

The man glanced at the tree, so alone and sad, and his face softened. “It’s perfect,” he said. “I’ll take it.”

The man carried the little tree gently on his shoulder as he made his way through the snowy streets. He stopped at the old brownstone with the red front door.

“I’ve got the tree!” he hollered as he walked into the warm entryway. And to the little tree’s amazement, not one, not two, not even three children appeared.

Instead, 20 boys and girls at the county Children’s Home gathered around the tree, laughing and giggling and chatting about how they would adorn it.

“You children can start decorating while I chop more firewood,” the man said, heading to the rear of the house.

Lights and tinsel were strung first, followed by ornaments made by all the children. There were strings of berries, paper garlands, popcorn strands and tiny painted mirrors.

As the children worked, something quite remarkable began to happen. The little tree grew taller with each touch of a child’s hand. The branches spread thicker and firmer with each kind word.

When the time came to place the Christmas Star at the top of the tree, the children were astonished to realize that the soft needles nearly touched the ceiling. This family of mismatched children had accepted the unwanted, pitiful little tree, and that unconditional love had helped it become the tree it was meant to be — tall and fine and flush

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with happiness. The man returned and did not seem at all surprised to find the scrubby little tree had blossomed into a lush, full-grown, velvety noble fir.

He knew, as the children did not, that with the twin gifts of kindness and love, along with the right family, they, too, would one day grow into tall, fine and, especially, kind young men and women.

For now, though, for this Christmas Eve, it was enough for each of them to bask in the shared warmth and holiday spirit that filled the house — and the joy brought into their lives by one little noble fir, the last Christmas tree.

Editor’s note During this season, we invite you to consider giving to those in need and especially to agencies that help children.

Some ideas: the Family Service Association of Redlands, wwwredlandsfamilyservice.org; the Children’s Fund of San Bernardino County, www.childrensfundsbcounty.org; and the the Salvation Army, www.salvationarmyusa.org. There are many more agencies doing good work; these are but a sampling.

Find one, and reach out.

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