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PossAbilities and a Classic story of courage Sweet tastes at CafĂŠ LinnĂŠ Renew, ReStore

Good works, good times Vintage Redlands and Parties for the Necklace

plus Building a park, and more

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Stars:“Listen Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman and Hans Conreid. to the Music” Set in unoccupied Africa during the early days of WorldJuly War 13 II: Casablanca (1942) “Black Water” “Double Vision” • “Cold as Ice” An American expatriate former lover, with unforeseen Stars: Humphrey Bogart,meets IngridaBergman and Hans Conreid. complications.

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Expatriate American Harry Morgan a Free20 Private detective Marlowe is hired by a rich family.10 To Have And Have Not (1942)helps to transport July The Big Sleep Philip (1946) August French Resistance leader and his beautiful wife to Martinique Before the complex case is over, he’s seen murder, Stars: Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall and Walter Brennan.

Stars: Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall and John Ridgley. while romancing a sexy lounge singer. blackmail, and what might be love.

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hotographer John Valenzuela and I savored the evening a few weeks ago when we walked around downtown Redlands on a Tuesday night.

Despite being early in the week, State Street was busy. Visitors were on the sidewalk. Restaurants were open. The svelte practiced their steps at the Fox Dance Studio as young women at the Nectar clothing store next door were closing up shop for the night.

We were on a mission to capture a still life from downtown to reflect the welcoming atmosphere that is Redlands, but I think it captured us more than we it.

That is the way of things, sometimes. Sometimes a place captures us, sometimes it’s a book or an idea.

I don’t know about your homes, but my house is a gathering place for books and magazines that drift in through the door along with subscriptions and college and high school assignments. Every now and then, one captures me.

Lately, it’s been “The Baron in the Trees,” a 1957 book by Italian writer Italo Calvino. Set in the 18th century, it’s the story of a nobleman’s son, who, faced with conflict at home, chooses to climb into the trees and create a new life with a vow never to return to earth. It’s set in Ombrosa, Italy, where the tree canopy is so thick that the boy can travel widely without ever coming down. Sounds a little over the top, right?

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But to me, thus far, the story seems to be saying that, whatever our circumstance, we can choose the world and space we inhabit.

We can be who and what we chose to be.

Newspapers and writers seem to like heroes. They make for good copy and ripping yarns. But likely what we really need are examples of people like us, who faced with a challenge, a need or an adversity, just do something.

Some of those people are in this issue. There’s Delmon Dunston, who suffered a spinal injury in 2000 and is now a competitive cyclist; and there are the people who support the Redlands Conservancy and Sherli Leonard’s Parties for the Necklace and Ed Hernandez’ Citrograph Scholarship Fund. They are just people, but they make choices.

One of those choices is which world to live in.

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alk about vintage Redlands. Whether it’s enjoying a glass of wine and music downtown or gathering with friends to watch the Kentucky Derby, craft handmade cards or take a walking tour of Los Angeles, the Redlands community isn’t above having a good time — especially when a gathering offers the chance to support a good cause.

And spring is the event season. Along with the Bicycle Classic, Red Wine & Blues, Flower and Garden Show and the Run Through Redlands, the month of April also includes the Vintage Redlands food and wine walk and the kickoff of the Redlands Conservancy’s annual Parties for the Necklace.

Vintage Redlands Al Hernandez remembers the day a former University of Redlands student walked into the Citrograph Printing shop on State Street.

A guitarist, he was first recipient of a Citrograph Fund Scholarship.

“He came in a few years ago. He walked into the door and said, I’m not sure if you remember me, but you gave me a scholarship my junior and my senior year, and I wanted you to have a copy of my first CD.’ ” It was a moment that brought full circle to the event, now in its second decade, that has grown into a smooth, well-established operation, Hernandez says.

Its success is evident through the numbers from U of R and support in the community.

Since 2003, more than $65,000 has been awarded to 15 University of Redlands students majoring in music, business, and graphic design — fields that reflect the interests of current Citrograph owners Hernandez and Ryan Bailey as well as their predecessor, the deceased

Parties for the Necklace Sherli Leonard, executive director for the Redlands Conservancy, said the annual collection of small-party fundraisers is built around an idea picked up a few years ago from the San Juan River Parkway and Conservation Trust in Fresno.

It’s simply a collection small gatherings, put on by local residents to raise funds for the work of the conservancy, which includes maintenance and preservation of local trails and

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philanthropist Richard Caudle.

Vintage is essentially a walking tour of the downtown that features food, wine and beer tasting and shopping. Hernandez says the participants enjoy the evening, and merchants report it results in one of their busiest weekends of the year.

This year, Vintage Redlands will expand its beer offerings with five or six breweries, thanks in part to the participation of Hangar 24, he noted.

Ray Watts, associate vice president for development at the university, said the Citrograph evening has a wonderful focus that directly impacts students’ lives.

“This is a great partnership and example of the strong ‘town and gown’ ties that have sustained the university and the community of Redlands over the years,” he added.

Vintage Redlands April 26 from 6 to 9:30 p.m.; tickets, $75, on sale at Citrograph Printing Co., The Gourmet Pizza Shoppe, State St. Winery, and J.D. Myers; 888-494-9044, www.vintageredlands.com.

historic structures, as well as land trust efforts designed to preserve open spaces and protect the natural beauty of the area.

Hosts generally propose the ideas and foot most, if not all of the party costs, and all-comers are welcome to sign-up for the party of their choosing at the Conservancy’s annual meeting on April 24, Leonard said.

During the last year, Conservancy supporters have put on 18 more parties, with one more to go (the Great Redlands

Scavenger Hunt on April 20) and with one event, a snowshoe outing, canceled due to lack of snow.

In addition to card-making and Kentucky Derby gatherings, the parties offer a chance for supporters to learn something new.

For example one event is an evening with an archeologist, another is an urban hike through Los Angeles. Limited to 12 people, the guided tour of downtown starts at Union Station, includes cocktails,

a great lunch and has been so popular that it sold out in 20 minutes last year, Leonard said.

All in all, the parties are a wonderful way to support the Conservancy and have a great time doing it, she added.

Redlands Conservancy Parties for the Necklace April 24, kickoff evening, 5:30 p.m. meeting, 6:30 p.m. party reservations open; Mitten Building, Summerbell room, 345 N. Fifth St., Redlands; 909-389-7810, www.redlandsconservancy.org.

arts&culture T H E C A L E N DA R

‘THE RISE OF KING DAVID’ THROUGH MARCH 30 – Events in the life of Israel’s greatest monarch play out in this inspirational musical. LifeHouse Theater, 1135 N. Church St., Redlands; 909-335-3037; www.lifehousetheater.com. Also: “Anne of Green Gables,” April 13-May 19; “The Three Musketeers,” June 1-30; “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers,” July 13-Aug. 18; “Daniel,” Aug. 31–Sept. 29.

‘ALWAYS A BRIDESMAID’ from the San Bernardino County Museum’s historic costume collection that were worn to marriage ceremonies by brides, grooms and guests from the 1860s into the 1960s.

San Bernardino County Museum, 2024 N. Orange Tree Lane, Redlands; 909-307-2669; www.sbcountymuseum.org. Also: Life and Death of an Ear thquake Prediction Technique, March 27 THROUGH APRIL – Ar tifacts

SOUL JAM MARCH 21 – Featuring Atlantic Starr, Manhattans, Peaches & Herb, Rose Royce, Tavares and Zapp. 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: King of the Cage, April 11.

CHICAGO MARCH 22 – 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: Arrival (ABBA tribute), March 23; Commodores, April 5.

LEANN RIMES MARCH 22 – In concer t. Morongo Casino Resor t and Spa, 4955 Seminole Drive, Cabazon; 9 p.m.; 888-667-6646; www.morongocasinoresor t.com.

Also: Billy Erickson & Jerry Boone: A Look Back, March 22; George Clinton, April 5; Grooveline, April 19; Thunder From Down Under, April 26; The Gap Sensation, April 26; Funkalicious, May 3; Mariachi Divas, May 5; Huey Lewis and the News, May 17; MC Hammer, June 21; Lonestar, July 19.

GLADYS KNIGHT MARCH 23 – In 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.

‘FIDDLER ON THE ROOF’ MARCH 28 – National touring production of the Tony Award-winning musical.

Fox Performing Ar ts Center, 3801 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside; 951-779-9800; www.foxriversidelive.com.

REDLANDS SYMPHONY Two Sides of Mozar t, the 2012-13 season finale, featuring guest ar tist Kathryn Nevin on the clarinet performing Mozar t’s Clarinet Concer to and Requiem.

Jon Rober tson, conductor. Memorial Chapel, University of Redlands, 1200 E. Colton Ave.; 8 p.m.; 909-748-8018; www.redlandssymphony.com.

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Also: Riverside County Philharmonic and the La Sierra University Chamber Singers, March 23; Dark Star Orchestra, April 5; Brian Regan, April 11; Doobie Brothers, April 13; Foreigner, April 20; Masters of Harmony, April 28; Collinswor th School of Music, May 2; UCR 909 Dance, May 4; “Elvis Lives,” May 10.

REDLANDS BICYCLE CLASSIC annual event, presented by the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, features some of the world’s top cyclists.

(Story on Page 12.) Downtown Redlands and surrounding areas; www.redlandsclassic.com.

APRIL 4-7 – 29th

NUCLEAR COWBOYZ APRIL 5-7 – Freestyle motocross performance.

Citizens Business Bank Arena, 4000 Ontario Center Parkway, Ontario; 909-244-5600; www.cbbankarena.com. Also: State of the County address, April 10; Los Angeles Temptation, Lingerie Football League, May 4 and June 29; Disney on Ice: Treasure Trove, May 8-12.

RED WINE AND BLUES APRIL 6 – 28th annual wine tasting and food extravaganza features dozens of premier wineries to sample and cuisine from fine restaurants. Redlands Country Club, 1749 Garden St.; 4-7 p.m.; $75 in advance, $85 at the door; 909-793-4806; www.redwineandblues.com.

CASA RUN/WALK annual 3K/5K in recognition of April as Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month, presented by the Cour t Appointed Special Advocate of San Bernardino. Guest speakers, youth performances and community vendors.

Glen Helen Regional Park, 2575 Glen Helen Parkway, San Bernardino; 909-881-6760; www.casaofsb.org.

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KIWANIS PANCAKE BREAKFAST APRIL 6-7 – Serving pancakes near the finish line at the Redlands Bicycle Classic. Municipal Parking Lot, Sixth Street and Citrus Avenue, Redlands; 7-11:30 a.m.; $5; 909-793-7236; http://redlandsnoonkiwanis.org.

LOS LOBOS APRIL 6 – In concer t. Pechanga Resor t & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, near Temecula; 877-711-2946; www.pechanga.com.

FLOWER SHOW & GARDEN TOUR APRIL 20-21 – 101st annual event presented

by Redlands Hor ticultural & Improvement Society. This year’s theme: Concer t in the Garden. Visit with plant specialists; get tips about planting, repotting and trimming; learn about unique specimens and floral arrangements. Esri Cafe, 380 New York St., Redlands; 909-793-1016, 909-798-9384; www.rhis.org. spring 2013 | redlandsmagazine.com |

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arts&culture T H E C A L E N DA R

RUN THROUGH REDLANDS APRIL 21 – 30th annual event features a cer tified 5K, 10K and half-marathon, along a course of tree-lined streets that goes past many Victorian homes and historic sites. www.redlands-events.com/RTR1.htm.

YOUNG ARTISTS AUDITIONS APRIL 28 – 62nd annual auditions, with performances at 1 and 9:30 p.m. Redlands Bowl, Smiley Park, off Brookside Avenue between Eureka and Grant streets; 909-793-7316, www.redlandsbowl.org.

‘SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY’ MAY 2-19 – The small town of Fayro, Texas, is in danger of disappearing, and it’s up to four sisters to save it from extinction. Finale for the 2012-13 season.

Redlands Footlighters, 1810 Bar ton Road, Redlands; 909-793-2909; www.redlandsfootlighters.org. Also: “Witness for the Prosecution,” through March 24.

THE GREAT ALL-AMERICAN YOUTH CIRCUS MAY 3-19 – With the theme “CircuSafari,” the 73rd performing season features performers

who tumble, juggle, unicycle, build pyramids, fly through the air and do other circus-type acts.

Performances 7 p.m. Fridays (May 3, 10, 17), 5 p.m. Saturdays (May 4, 11, 18), 3 p.m. Sundays (May 5, 12, 19). Redlands YMCA, 500 E. Citrus Ave.; $15 adults, $10 ages 12 and younger; 909-798-9622, Ext. 360; www.ycircus.org.

REDLANDS SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL Bard’s best works are presented during this annual event.

“Julius Caesar” (all-female cast), “Love’s Labours Lost” (mixed-gender cast) and “The Taming of the Shrew” (all male cast) are this year’s presentations. Redlands Bowl, 25 Grant St.; free admission; www.redlandsshakespearefestival.com.

MAY 9-26 – The

INLAND MASTER CHORALE MAY 18-19 – Chorale Goes Country.

First United Methodist Church, 1 E. Olive (at Cajon), Redlands; 8 p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday; 909-798-4462; www.inlandmasterchorale.org.

FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS MAY 25-27 – Visual and performing ar ts, and a juried ar t show with a variety of 2- and 3-dimensional works. Smiley Park,

CAR SHOW & CHILI COOKOFF May 18 – Car show and chili cookoff presented by Redlands Optimist Club, with live music and enter tainment, beer garden, food. Sylvan Park, Redlands; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; 951-840-5575; www.redlandsoptimistclub.org. between Cajon and Park, Redlands; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day; free admission; www.redlandsfestivalar ts.com, www.redlandsar tassociation.org.

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EVENTS April 4 – Mar tha Green’s Cur tain Call, the renowned local chef ’s final cooking class to benefit the Associates of the Redlands Bowl. Trinity Church, 1551 Reservoir Road, Redlands; 6 p.m.; $75; 909-239-4816.

April 6 – Sixth

annual Monopoly Tournament, with proceeds funding student programs and scholarships.

The Grove School, 200 Nevada St., Redlands; www.grovemonopoly.com.

MARKET NIGHT ONGOING – One of the most successful cer tified farmers markets in Southern California features more than 150 food and merchandise booths. East State Street (between Orange and Ninth streets), downtown Redlands; 6-9 p.m. Thursdays; 909-798-7548. www.californiatheatre.net.

Also: “Hats!” June 15.

SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL JUNE 28-AUG. 23 – The oldest continuously running music festival in Southern California returns with a full slate of concer ts featuring a range of performers. Redlands Bowl, Smiley Park, off Brookside Avenue between Eureka and Grant streets; 8:15 p.m. concer ts,

7:15 p.m.; community sing on Tuesdays; 909-793-7316; www.redlandsbowl.org.

HISTORICAL GLASS MUSEUM than 7,000 items made by American glass makers and ar tists are available for display.

1157 N. Orange St., Redlands; noon to 4 p.m. Sat. and Sun., weekday group tours by appointment; 909-798-0868; http://historicalglassmuseum.com.

April 27 – Relay

for Life, an American Cancer Society fundraiser and an oppor tunity to celebrate the lives of those who have battled cancer. Twenty-four-hour walk star ts at 9 a.m. Redlands East Valley High School, 31000 Colton Ave.; www.relayforlife.org.

May 16 – Go

Red for Women Luncheon, a benefit for the American Hear t Association. Citizens Business Bank Arena, 4000 Ontario Center Parkway, Ontario; 10:30 a.m.; $125; 909-244-5600; www.cbbankarena.com

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June 10 – 21st

annual A. Gary Anderson Memorial Golf Classic, which benefits effor ts by the Children’s Fund to help at-risk and abused children. Since its inception, the AGA golf classic has raised more than $5 million. Victoria Club, 2521 Arroyo Drive, Riverside; 909-379-0000; www.childrensfundonline.org.

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By Amy Bentley

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hen Delmon Dunston became paralyzed from the chest down at the age of 22 in a wrestling accident, he figured his athletic days were over.

He couldn’t have been more wrong. on the final two days. Dunston will race in all four events.

Initially, learning to ride a handpowered cycle helped him improve his cardiovascular fitness and ability to pull a wheelchair in and out of cars, Dunston said. As he trained and grew stronger, riding the handcycle changed his outlook about life without the use of his legs and limited hand and arm movement. (He has about 20 percent right arm strength and about 75 percent with the left.)

On his handcycle, Dunston can reach speeds of 30 to 40 mph going downhill — and it feels great.

“This is the fastest I’ve moved outside a car — the wind blowing in your face, that’s why I like it. It’s a freedom you can’t have in the wheelchair,” he said.

“What drives me is that disabled people or anyone out of the norm are considered second-class citizens, but we’re not. This could happen to anyone,”

Delmon Dunston

Photo by John Valenzuela

Now 34, the Riverside resident has become a top athlete, as a wheelchair rugby player and a top-level paracyclist.

Dunston has traveled across the United States, and to France, England and Holland to compete on the national and international wheelchair rugby and handcycling circuits.

“Sometimes I have to pinch myself and say, ‘I get to ride a bike around and travel,’ ” he said.

The Loma Linda University PossAbilities program is sponsoring Dunston and another racer, Owen Daniels Jr., in the PossAbilities Paracycling Race Series at the Redlands Bicycle Classic presented by the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, which runs April 4-7. The races have become a regular part of the Classic and include four events this year: A new 4.3-mile time trial in Big Bear Lake on April 4; a 19.6-mile road race in Beaumont on April 5; and two races in Redlands

photo by GABRIEL LUIS ACOSTA

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‘You see people out there who have overcome major adversities in life, and they are still putting their heart and soul into a competition.’ he added. “I live to compete. It’s to show people you can do whatever you want to do, no matter your situation.”

On July 14, 2000, Dunston was practicing wrestling moves with a friend when his head hit his grappling partner’s hip. The force shattered the sixth vertebrae in his neck and injured his spinal cord.

In 2003, a friend asked Dunston to attend a wheelchair rugby event, and he became inspired to try it. With the help of the accessible gym equipment provided by the PossAbilities program, Dunston’s new athletic career was born.

Dunston has been a spokesman and model for fashion designer Kenneth Cole, appearing in the “We All Walk in Different Shoes” campaign. He has competed on the United States Quad

Rugby Association National Team, serves as an advocate for PossAbilities, and he is on the Redlands Bicycle Classic committee for his second year. He’s the first paracyclist on the committee, helping to promote the sport.

PossAbilities is a free community outreach program developed by the Loma Linda University Medical Center East Campus to help disabled people get back into the swing of life. The program serves those with physical disabilities stemming from an amputation, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, spina bifida and other medical issues.

PossAbilities offers a paracycling program for casual riders and top-level athletes like Dunston, who races a hand-driven cycle in which the

rider sits low and reclines.

PossAbilies has been a main sponsor of the Redlands Bicycle Classic for the past six years, sponsoring individual athletes and covering all the costs associated with the paracycle races, according Dr. Pedro Payne, the PossAbilities program manager.

“We had over 40 paracyclists last year.

That’s the most we’ve ever had,” said Eric Reiser, the Redlands Bicycle Classic race director. “Our race has become one of the premier paracycling races.”

Able-bodied riders and spectators enjoy seeing the paracyclists competing in the Classic, Reiser adds.

“You see people out there who have overcome major adversities in life, and they are still putting their heart and soul into a competition,” he said.

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Added Payne, “It helps to add a sense of community, belonging and inclusiveness to our community. It also awakens an interest in the audience to find out more about what people with disabilities are doing to live healthy lifestyles.”

This is Dunston’s fourth year participating in the Redlands Bicycle Classic.

“We’re all racing against different time standards and each other,” he said, adding that the paracycle races offer disabled people “another outlet for growth and being part of life. You just want to be good at something.”

Dunston uses his chest, shoulder and arm muscles to power his cycle. The gears are in the same place as on a regular bike and the shifters are mounted on the frame.

“Cycling is not about power really. It’s

What’s new

• The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians is the presenting sponsor, the tribe’s first time sponsoring the event. “Community efforts like this help to build a strong and vibrant Inland region,” said Carla Rodriguez, chairperson of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians.

• A time trial race in Big Bear Lake for pro men and women riders and paracyclists, the first time the Classic will host a stage in that community.

Trivia

• New jerseys will go to the highestranking amateur riders in the men’s and women’s pro races.

• The Classic is the first race on the 2013 USA Cycling national racing calendar.

all about spinning and the spin,” he said, explaining how aerodynamics and

position help propel the cycle. Dunston can ride about the same speed as an upright bike, and his average is about 16 mph.

PossAbilities also is sponsoring Dunston and three other athletes as they train for a spot on the Paralympic teams for cycling, triathlon and canoeing. PossAbilities’ new “Road 2 Rio” program aims to send the athletes to the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. To train, Dunston takes 20-mile round-trip cycle rides from Riverside to San Bernardino on the Santa Ana River Trail three times a week and works out at the gym another three days a week. Sometimes he’ll ride up to Mt. Rubidoux twice in a day.

Making the Paralympic team and traveling to Rio, he said, “would be the great storybook ending.”

Handcycling fast facts Price of cycle: $3,000 to $15,000, depending on the set-up required according to the disability.

Average cycle weight: 30 pounds (a little more than twice the weight of a typical two-wheel road bike), and they're getting lighter every year.

Length: Two sizes are allowed in the Redlands Bicycle Classic: 60- and 65-inches long.

Wheels: Rules allow the use of any-size wheel up to 700c. Delmon Dunston uses

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three wheels (one in the front and two in the back) that are 650c, about 26 inches in diameter. He uses carbon-fiber wheels in the time trials; aluminum for events where racers generally travel 20 miles or less.

Tires: Cost is $25-$200.

Speed: Dunston has traveled downhill as fast as 50 mph; he knows some racers who have gone 60 mph downhill. On a flat roadway, top speed is about 25 mph.

Drafting: A technique that racers use to

save energy at the expense of riders in front of them is common in paracycling, just as it is in other bike races.

Competition categories: Eight classes of paracyclists compete in the Redlands Bike Classic: H-1 (quadriplegic, with a C-7 spinal cord injury or above; Dunston's category), H-2, H-3, H-4, C1-3, C4-5 and tandem Information: To learn more, visit the United States Handcycle Federation website, www.ushf.org.

29th Annual Redlands Bicycle Classic Presented by the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Schedule

Wednesday, April 3 The Hope Center, 1210 Ford St. (corner of Ford and Highland), Redlands 10-11:30 a.m. – Stage Race Registration for Women Noon-2 p.m. – Stage Race Registration for Men Thursday, April 4 East Boat Ramp, North Shore, Big Bear Lake 10:30 a.m. – PossAbilities Paracycle Time Trial (4.3 miles) 11:15 a.m. – Stage 1 – The Big Bear Time Trial for Women (7.8 miles) 12:30 p.m. – Stage 1 – The Big Bear Time Trial for Men (7.8 miles) 2:40 p.m. – Big Bear Public Time Trial (7.8 miles) Friday, April 5 Start/Finish at Sixth Street, east of Beaumont Avenue, Beaumont 8 a.m. – PossAbilities Paracycle Circuit Road Race 9:30 a.m. – Stage 2 – City of Beaumont Circuit Road Race for Men (120.5 miles) 9:40 a.m. – Stage 2 – City of Beaumont Circuit Road Race for Women (72.3 miles) Saturday, April 6 Start/Finish Citrus Avenue, downtown Redlands 7 a.m. – Registration

opens for Public Races with Walmart School Duel 8 a.m. – R.U.F.F. Recreational Rides 9 a.m. – Public Races with Walmart School Duel featuring Shimano Youth Series

1:15 p.m. – Flag Ceremony and National Anthem 1:30 p.m. – PossAbilities Paracycle Criterium (0.65-mile course, 30 minutes) 2:30 p.m. – Stage 3 – City of Redlands Criterium for Women

(timed event, 60 minutes) 3:45 p.m. – Environmental Challenge Race 4:30 p.m. – Stage 3 – City of Redlands Criterium for Men (timed event, 90 minutes) Sunday, April 7 Start/Finish Citrus Avenue, downtown Redlands 6 a.m. – Registration opens for Redlands Downtown Criteriums 7:10 a.m. – Criterium for Men 5 (0.65-mile course, 40 minutes) 7:55 a.m. – Criterium for Men Masters 55+/60+ (0.65-mile course, 40 minutes) 8:40 a.m. – Criterium for Women Cat 1-3 (0.65-mile course, 50 minutes) 10 a.m. – Stage 4 – Beaver Medical Group Sunset Road Race for Women (9 laps, 68.1 miles) 10:05 a.m. – Criterium for Men Masters 45+ (0.65-mile course, 45 minutes) 10:05 a.m. – Public Handcycle Clinic (until 1 p.m.), Lower level parking structure 10:55 a.m. – Criterium for Men 4 (0.65-mile course, 40 minutes) 11:40 a.m. – Criterium for Men 3 (0.65-mile course, 55 minutes) 1:30 p.m. – Stage 4 – Beaver Medical Group Sunset Road Race for Men (12 laps, 94.1 miles) 1:40 p.m. – Criterium for Men Masters 35+ (1-mile course, 50 minutes) 2:35 p.m. – PossAbilities Paracycle Criterium (0.65-mile course, 30 minutes) 3:15 p.m. – Criterium for Men Pro, 1, 2 (non-stage) (1-mile course, 75 minutes) Information www.redlandsclassic.com

home | green living

Renew, ReStore Home goods sales help

Habitat for Humanity

Photos by Micah Escamilla

Rhea Stumm, manager of the Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Redlands

By Luanne J. Hunt

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In addition to furnishings, like the love seat above, the ReStore has home-project materials donated by local contractors.

Michael Coates evaluates a bed frame.

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t’s spring and time to think green — time to restore your living space, either by cleaning it up, building something new or just cleaning out unneeded materials and old furnishings.

Here’s an idea for do-it-yourselfers wanting to get off to a good start: consider checking out the ReStore in Redlands, operated by the Habitat for Humanity for the San Bernardino area.

It’s a place to get deals on home improvement materials, housewares, used furniture and a place where goods may be donated to a worthy cause.

The nonprofit organization sells new and gently used items such as plywood, doors, windows, appliances, cabinets, flooring, rugs and furniture at 50 to 70 percent off retail prices.

The primary purpose of the

ReStore is to be a self-sustaining source of funds for the San Bernardino Habitat for Humanity organization, whose mission is to build houses to sell inexpensively to low-income families who contribute sweat equity to the projects.

Redlands ReStore manager Rhea Stumm, whose establishment is housed in a 23,000-square-foot warehouse, says it’s packed with pretty much anything you can find at Home Depot or Lowe’s.

At the moment, it is one of the Inland Empire’s best-kept secrets.

She’s hoping that won’t be the case much longer.

“Our sales and donations have been increasing ever since we opened in June of 2011 but there are still a lot of people who haven’t heard about us,” said Stumm, who holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from UC Riverside.

“We are doing everything we can to get the word out about how much

Montclair and serves the Pomona Valley Habitat for Humanity.

“We have a very interesting demographic,” said Andrew Johnson, the ReStore manager in Montclair.

“Sometimes some wealthy person who lives in the hills of Rancho Cucamonga will donate very expensive furniture. We’ll sell their $2,500 dining room table for $150.

That’s an example of how much people can save here.”

All proceeds from the Redlands ReStore are used to fund the construction of Habitat for Humanity homes in the San Bernardino area. The territory includes Redlands, Loma Linda, San Bernardino, Fontana, Highland, Yucaipa, Colton, Bloomington, Rialto, Grand Terrace, Mentone, Running Springs, Lake Arrowhead, Apple Valley and Victorville.

Tax-deductible donations are accepted Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Arrangements also can be made to have items picked up. Clothing, shoes, toys and hazardous materials will not be accepted.

“We never know what we’re going

people can save when they shop here.

You can actually purchase a very nice sofa for $15. And refrigerators go for as low as $150.”

Stumm says part of her ReStore’s promotional efforts include offering free workshops on how to choose a contractor, landscape a backyard and other home improvement-related topics. She plans to hold at least one workshop per month.

“The workshops are great because they give people a chance to check us out,” Stumm added. “New customers are always amazed about how much merchandise we have.”

According to Stumm, much of ReStore’s stock is donated by contractors, who have lumber, doors, paint and other items leftover from their projects. Local businesses often donate used office furniture, desks and shelving.

“We love knowing we are helping the environment by keeping this kind of stuff out of the landfills,” Stumm said.

The Redlands Habitat For Humanity’s ReStore is one of 18 in Southern California.

The next closest ReStore to Redlands is in

Shawn Duncan, left, and Richard Ramirez load a pair of doors for a customer.

to get in here,” said Stumm. “It’s always a surprise. We’ve even had people donate bowling balls.”

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community | volunteerism

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Building a new Heritage H

Volunteers needed to help remake park during a community service day

eritage Park in downtown Redlands is about to undergo a massive transformation during the Helping Hands Community Service Day. Sponsored by the Redlands Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the April 27 event is expected to bring together more than 2,000 volunteers to put up fences, install agricultural beds, spread mulch, lay down river rock and do other work to create a beautiful community showplace.

“It’s going to be very exciting to be a part of the synergy that I know will be going on that day,” said Rose Palmer,

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By Luanne J. Hunt Photos by Frank Perez

an LDS church spokeswoman and vice president of the Redlands Service Club Council. “When you have the energy of so many people working together, a lot can be accomplished in a very short amount of time.”

Participants will be from the LDS church, local schools, community organizations and businesses, including Citrus Valley High School, the Boy Scouts of America and RE/MAX Real Estate team. Several local service organizations also will be involved, including the Lions, Kiwanis, Rotary and Optimist.

The city of Redlands acquired the land where Heritage

Park sits in 1996 with money it received through Proposition O, which provides funds to beautify and clean up parks and land.

The 18-acre property is north of Orange Avenue between Iowa and Nevada streets.

City officials have been dreaming for years of turning Heritage Park into a landmark that depicts the evolution of Redlands, according to Palmer. Although the city had the funds for such a project, it needed the manpower to get the job done.

“It is going to take a lot of volunteers for this to come together, and our church knows how to mobilize large groups of people,” she said.

“We are expecting about 1,200 LDS members to participate.”

Each job has been well planned, according to Max Fisher, chairman and foremen of the project. Much of the prep work will be done before the day of the event to help speed things along. One example is fence posts will be primed ahead of time so that all the volunteers will need to do is paint and install them.

“Plans for this project were drawn up years ago, and the city has been looking forward to getting it under way,” said Fisher, a licensed contractor who estimates the cost of the Heritage Park project to be upwards of $200,000. “Now, here we are ready to move ahead. We’ve come a really long way in a very short amount of time.”

Features of the new Heritage Park will include walking trails, an animal enclosure, a Native American village and a Mormon colonization display from the 1850s. Also, 350 trees

Crews grade land that is being developed at Heritage Park.

for the park were donated by Jack Dangermond, president of Redlands-based Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI).

The project is still in need of volunteers, says Palmer who recommends they wear comfortable clothing, such as jeans and a T-shirt, as well as boots or sturdy shoes. Lunch will be provided to all volunteers courtesy of the Kiwanis Club of Redlands.

“When we’re finished, it’s going to feel great to know we all had a hand in creating something that will last forever,” she added.

Helping Hands Community Service Day Where: Heritage Park, north of Orange Avenue between Iowa and Nevada streets When: April 27, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.; with lunch included Info: www.redlandsservice.org (Volunteers may sign up on the site.)

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escapes | the country club at soboba springs

Soboba … classic Golf course, clubhouse, restaurant combine for a special experience

By Jerry Rice

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he Country Club at Soboba Springs is not what the name implies, and it is everything the name implies.

With perfectly maintained fairways, greens and surroundings that are populated with palm trees and cottonwoods, and spectacular water features spread throughout, it’s a golfers’ paradise. The majestic San Jacinto Mountains form a scenic backdrop for both the 18-hole course and clubhouse/restaurant.

“Although we have ‘country club’ in our name, and we have a private club element, we are open to the public,” says Phil Vigil, the director of golf. “We want to attract community players, travel groups and large events.”

On any given day, the player mix includes serious golfers — it was the home course for Brendan Steele before he landed on the PGA Tour in 2011 — and those who want to enjoy a morning on the links in a beautiful setting without keeping score. And for those so-inclined, it’s only a chip shot away from the gaming action at Soboba Casino.

After making the 35- to 40-minute drive from Redlands, golfers may pair up with players from the local community and ones who have come from as far away as Los Angeles or San Juan Capistrano. What everyone finds are lush fairways, which remain emerald green even during the coldweather months thanks to overseeding with winter rye, and competitive rates.

A round costs $45 — and that’s the top weekend rate.

“If you were to slice this golf course out — the facility, the venue and the service — and put it in Orange County,

those players would be paying $90 during the week and $125 on a weekend,” says Vigil.

He has first-hand knowledge of golf course pricing in Orange County. Vigil was the director of golf at Bella Collina Towne & Golf Club in San Clemente before coming to Soboba in mid-September.

The savings from one round could more than pay for a top-flight lunch or dinner plus cover the tip at the Maze Stone Restaurant, where filet mignon, Southwestern Chicken Fettuccini, four meal-sized salads, and six burger options (including lamb and salmon) are among the menu highlights.

“Contemporary comfort food with a California flair that’s reasonably priced,” is how Ray Shalizi, the clubhouse manager, describes it.

Shalizi arrived at Soboba in early November with a resume that includes a director of operations stint at a hospitality management company responsible for hotel and resort properties in Chicago, Palm

The 5-year-old clubhouse near the 18th hole has a restaurant and space for banquets.

Springs and Newport Beach. The Maze Stone also has recently welcomed an executive chef, Wes Cavins.

Cavins is in the midst of an effort to redo the entire menu — for breakfast, lunch, dinner and banquets. There also are plans to introduce a new martini menu and expand a wine program that will offer more than two dozen vintages.

A special “Six.50” menu was launched with 10 selections, including hand-battered

calamari, Mac & Cheese Pancetta and bison sliders. Each item is $6.50 during an extended happy hour, from 2-6 p.m.

“We want to offer sophisticated menu offerings and services, but we never want to enter into that realm of becoming pretentious,” Shalizi says. “That’s not what we’re all about.”

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It was designed by Desmond Muirhead, “the Frank Lloyd Wright of the golf course architecture world,” says Vigil, and it opened under the Royal Vista Golf Course banner in 1966. In December 2004, the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians purchased the course, which is adjacent to their reservation, and later embarked on an extensive $4.6 million makeover under the direction of Cary Bickler, a Muirhead disciple.

A new irrigation system was installed; bunkers were renovated and added, all filled with Augusta White bunker sand; tee areas were laser-leveled and tee boxes were added on each hole; the course was lengthened; and waterfalls, streams and other beautiful water features were developed.

In April 2008, a clubhouse opened just off the 18th hole with the Maze Stone Restaurant, banquet facilities, lounge and a terrace, plus amenities for golf including men’s and women’s locker rooms, and a pro shop. The 32,000-square-foot structure is Southwestern Colonial in design, with natural rock and with alderwood trim accents. A waterfall connects the clubhouse and golf course experiences.

The Country Club at Soboba Springs enjoyed its national debut the following year when it hosted the inaugural Soboba Classic. With coverage on the Golf Channel, the competition featured the first million-dollar purse in Nationwide Tour history, and had the likes of Rickie Fowler, Jerod Turner and Steele out on the course.

While the Nationwide Tour ended its run at Soboba in 2012, major events still roll through, such as the Big West Men’s Golf Championship, set for April 28-30.

And with recent improvements — including a new, all-grass driving range that meets PGA Tour specifications, and a new fleet of golf carts — the options for more are always open.

Says Vigil, “If the moon and the stars align and we wanted to host a PGA Tour, LPGA Tour or Seniors Tour event, this facility is ready to go.”

The Country Club at Soboba Springs 1020 Soboba Road, San Jacinto 951-654-4300 www.sobobaspringscc.com

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u of r | student life

From

pain to power Redlands student’s nonprofit helps women and children in shelters Photo by Carlos Puma

Javier Espinoza looks forward to helping create positive change after graduation.

By Catherine Garcia

W

hen Javier “Javi” Espinoza graduates from the University of Redlands in April, he won’t be accepting the diploma only for himself — it will also belong in part to his siblings and mentors, but the biggest piece will be his mother’s.

“When I graduate, it’s not just for me,” he says. “My mother is the strongest person I know, and she loves that I’m in college.

To her, education means so much because she didn’t have the privilege of even going to high school. I’m amazed by how resilient, strong and driven she is. I’ve been really fortunate to have that type of role model.”

Espinoza’s mother came to the United States from Mexico when she was 17 with the hope of providing a better life for the children she would one day have. The youngest of five, Espinoza was raised in Northern California and attended a high school where “every year, you could count the number of students of color going

to college on your hand,” he says.

During his sophomore year, he was asked by a mentor at Next Generation Scholars, an academic enrichment program, what he could do to help others.

“I wanted to make an impact,” Espinoza says. “I realized the most effective way was to get an education.”

About that same time, he started In a Box, a program that provides essentials to women and children in shelters. It was a cause close to his heart; he had witnessed domestic abuse as a child.

“This is important because they can’t go to Target and Costco to purchase things, because they are hiding from someone abusive,” Espinoza says. “With these boxes, I give them my own personal letters, encouraging them. There usually aren’t enough people telling kids, ‘No, you don’t have to continue this. You can do something better.’ ” Espinoza hopes to turn In a Box into a 501(c)(3) after he graduates with his degree in women’s/gender studies and sociology.

He has spent his time at the U of R participating in other service groups,

such as CHAMPS, WYG and REACH, which allowed Espinoza to go into San Bernardino Juvenile Hall and teach incarcerated youth about gender inequality.

It was his passion for fighting injustice that got the attention of people at TEDxOrange Coast, who asked him to speak at their Orange Coast Women event. His talk touched on his father’s abuse toward his mother and the vow he made as a child to never follow that path.

“I’ve had people e-mailing me from high school, who wrote to say they had gone through the same thing, and (to say) thank you for speaking out and standing up for a cause that should be talked about more,” he says.

Following graduation, Espinoza plans to attend graduate school for social work.

He continues to look to his heroes — Cesar Chavez, Dolores Huerta, Martin Luther King Jr., and his family — for guidance.

“You have to be resilient and optimistic if you want to create change,” he says. “I’ve learned that from my family. You can’t be pessimistic, and must always think there’s hope for a better world.” spring 2013 | redlandsmagazine.com |

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taste | café linné

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By BETTS GRIFFONE

“All excess is harmful. Tobacco is poison.

Do no evil to your neighbor. Eat to keep your strength, not to stuff your belly. Take gentle exercise for upwards of a third of the day.”

— Carl von Linné

T

his was the philosophy of a master botanist and professor of medicine, Carl Linnaeus, or as many people in Sweden commonly refer to him, “Linné.”

It also is the vision that drives Dani Catto.

The original Café Linné — owned by Catto and his brother — is in a charming yellow home where one of Linné’s daughters once lived. It sits next to a botanic garden in Uppsala, Sweden, where Linnaeus also lived and worked.

The “new” Café Linné is in Redlands, occupying a cozy little place on Cajon Street once called Cafe Royal (the name was changed when Catto arrived from

Photos by Rachel Luna

Café Linné at Cajon and Vine streets in Redlands

Sweden last November).

Catto and his uncle have added a few things to the menu that have changed the clientele and brought in more customers to enjoy a simple and lean menu of hot and cold sandwiches and salads.

There are a few breakfast choices, and a beverage lineup that includes coffee, espresso, tea and hot Triple Chocolate Cheesecake with whipped cream

chocolate. There are also cold blended drinks and fruit smoothies for those not driven by caffeine.

“One of the main differences between American and Swedish tastes is your desire for choices,” Catto said. “In Sweden, we may have six or seven choices of drinks.

Here we have over 30.”

Americans do like things “their way” almost as much as they like their desserts very sweet — and Café Linné is sure to please. A visit to the restaurant’s Facebook page will give anyone looking for a sugar rush many tempting choices. Triple

Lunch is served Here’s what goes into three popular items at Café Linné. If you’d like to try these at home, add more or less of each ingredient according to your tastes.

‘One of the main differences between American and Swedish tastes is your desire for choices. In Sweden, we may have six or seven choices of drinks. Here we have over 30.’

Chocolate Cheesecake, a four-layer carrot cake and Marshmallow Bars are but three of the delicious dessert treats.

Catto comes from a family of restaurateurs, having worked in the business since he was 15. With no formal training, Catto has learned the business on the job and now has a vision of what he would like his little café to be.

He has designed everything from the menus to the signage — and even the small cellophane papers used to wrap

French Brie and Salami Sandwich Brie cheese Salami (your choice) Romaine lettuce Tomato Bell pepper Parsley French roll or croissant Dressing of choice

Veggie Linné (panino) Feta cheese, sliced Artichoke hearts Tomato Bell pepper Red onions Olives

around each dessert to keep it fresh.

He believes that quality is more important than quantity, and freshness is most important.

Says Catto: “As a chef, you have a vision and you want to paint that vision.”

It seems to be working.

Café Linné 101 Cajon St., Redlands 909-335-6787 www.facebook.com/cafelinneredlands

Layer sandwich on white, wheat or brioche bread, with dressing of your choice and place on panini press (grill if you don’t have a press) to toast.

Prosciutto di Parma Salad Prosciutto di Parma Mozzarella fior di latte Romaine lettuce, torn Red cabbage, shredded Cucumber, sliced Tomato, chopped Bell pepper, chopped Olives, sliced or whole Capers Artichoke hearts Sundried tomatoes, chopped Red onion, sliced thin Basil Extra virgin olive oil

Toss salad and add dressing of choice

Prosciutto di Parma Salad with pesto-grilled bread and raspberry vinaigrette

Breakfast choices, including yogurt and granola parfaits, and sumptuous sweets fill the display case at Café Linné.

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The University of Redlands officially opened a new era recently when Dr. Ralph W. Kuncl was inaugurated as the 105-year-old school’s 11th president. During his remarks, Kuncl talked about dreams and encouraged everyone to always be eager to learn new things.

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The Inland Empire Latino Lawyers Association held its sixth annual Volunteer Recognition and Silent Auction recently at the Riverside County Law Library. The event recognized volunteer attorneys, law students, interns, translators and others who help make a difference for the organization’s Legal Aid Project.

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It’s a round number. Let’s celebrate!

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s of November, Redlands is celebrating its 125th anniversary year.

That means we can expect special things in all of the expected things that make Redlands special: the Redlands Bicycle Classic, the Run Through Redlands, the Fourth of July celebration, the Bowl’s Summer Music Festival and the Lugonia Elementary Jog-a-thon.

We’re also getting new things in honor of the occasion: the Redlands Art Festival, the Redlands Sustainability Fair and a communitywide dinner on State Street.

It’s our quasquicentennial, and from Wabash to California, we’re putting our party arms in the air and demanding notice.

The idea to make a to-do of this spellcheck unfriendly milestone came from Councilman Paul Foster, who sees not only the pall the bad economy has cast over the town, but the divisiveness residents have indulged in of late over national and local issues.

Something everybody can get behind is in order, he felt, and I got right behind it.

For my part, I’ve teamed with Cheryl Williams, videographer for the city, and filmmakers Al and Susan Stevens to conduct weekly interviews with people who are either experts on the history of Redlands or who helped make Redlands what it is today.

Our goal is to get on record, all in one place, the stories and legends of the first Redlands as it appeared in 1908.

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125 years of this community.

Every week I show up on location to get someone important to talk about himself. I do nothing to prepare.

I just show up interested and start asking questions.

I forget all about the cameras and have a conversation.

I have learned a lot so far, including that I slouch, swing my leg too much and should never cut my own hair.

More important, I learned what Redlands was like in the 1920s, with smudging, trolley cars and milk delivery.

I learned that Alfred Smiley founded Redlands Family Services, that “Cheers” was based on Redlands’ Gay 90s bar and pizzeria, that new University of Redlands students used to go downtown in their pajamas to introduce themselves to the community, and that two openly gay male teachers in 1980s Redlands never felt unwelcome.

So far, we’ve done three interviews in people’s homes, and in 100 percent of them, I walked in the front door and saw one of my grandfather’s paintings. Nothing like trying not to cry after stressing over perfect makeup.

I got fun facts, memories, ghost stories, funny stories, amazing coincidence stories, scandals and the histories of the University

of Redlands, the Bowl, the Redlands Daily Facts, Sylvan Park, The Great Y Circus, the Fourth of July Band, the Morey Mansion, the Fourth of July celebration, the Redlands Bicycle Classic and the A.K. Smiley Public Library.

I’m a quarter of the way through, and am looking forward to what’s to come, what’s to learn, what’s to laugh about.

If Cheryl and the Stevenses can continue to put up with my wearing the white suits they tell me to avoid and lying that I won’t let my hair hide my face, we’ll end up with about 60 hour-long videos documenting Redlands, neé Lugonia.

At the end of it all, there will be a feature-length documentary comprising key bits of the whole series, and encompassing the 125-year evolution of our community for public screening and for the archives.

During it all, we’re releasing one video a week on the Redlands Daily Facts website. They’re piling up. You can pop some corn, put your feet up and watch while interesting people share their treasures.

We’re capturing it all. We’ll never be this young again.

Happy 125th, everybody.

Toni Momberger is the camera shy editor of the Redlands Daily Facts. Reach her at toni.momberger@inlandnewspapers.com.

To view the videos, visit www.redlandsdailyfacts.com.

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