CITY LIFE & FINE LIVING
RIVERSIDE s u m m e r 2 017
Patriotic events Dine: Kimchichanga Finding art in nature Four crafty brews
Sacred
duty
Honor units and riverside’s national Cemetery team keep ameriCa’s paCt witH its warriors
m ag a z i n e
Mom’s That Work
Where bodies and lifestyles transform
Real results for real people! 2 | riversidemagazine.com | summer 2017
7000 Indiana Ave #101 Riverside CA 92506
summer 2017 | riversidemagazine.com | 3
contents
RIVERSIDE M
A
G
A
Z
I
N
B ROug HT TO yOu By:
s u m m e r 2 017 • VO L u m e 10 , I s s u e 2
Ron Hasse
12
PRESIDENT/PuBLISHER
a laSt triBute young and strong, they carried our nation’s flag and mission around the globe: in the oceans of the Pacific, on the shores of Europe and in the jungles of Vietnam. Each day, often decades after their service, about 35 of these heroes and their spouses are laid to rest with the thanks of their country at Riverside National Cemetery.
Don Sproul MANAgINg EDITOR
Jerry Rice EDITOR
Jim Maurer V.P. SALES & MARKETINg C O N T R I B U T I N G W R I T E R S & E D I TO R S
Amy Bentley, David Cohen Elaine Lehman, Michelle Mills george A. Paul, John Welsh
[Fireworks and Concer t for Heroes, Page 6] E D I TO R I a l D E S I G N
20
24
Beyond nature – Naida Osline star ts with and moves beyond nature photography. With image manipulation, layering and collage, she crafts exotic and ethereal ar t. Her work is on display through September at the Riverside Ar t Museum.
head here for Beer – Big brews, local flavor. John Welsh profiles four don’t-miss lagers made here.
22
School’S out – Are you ready? Museum escapes for family fun.
Still tuned in – When Mike Peters says he’s survived a rock and roll life, he isn’t just talking about the music industry. Cancer survivor and outdoor adventurer, Peters will join the Vans Warped Tour in August and has a punk rock musical and a new CD coming out this fall.
Kimchichanga! – Colorful décor and Korean and Mexican flavors collide wonderfully at this Riverside restaurant.
26
30
grill fever – Marni Jameson rejoins the land of the grill. Her tips for your next purchase.
38
on the cover Senior Airman Diana Torres of the March Air Reserve Base Blue Eagles Total Force Honor guard Photo by Carlos Puma CONNECT!
Follow us on Twitter @RiversideMag and like us on Facebook.
Steve Ohnersorgen
Rick Sforza PHOTO EDITOR P H OTO G R a P H E R S
Mark Acosta, David Bauman Ed Crisostomo, Mark Dustin, Frank Perez Terry Pierson, Carlos Puma, Eric Reed
Bobbi Meyer SALES MANAgER a DV E RT I S I N G S a l E S E X E C U T I V E S
Al Aiono, Natasha Bailey, Janice Barnes Carla Ford-Brunner, April Fusilier Alex garcia, Cindy Martin, Jeff Muesse Carl Sampson, Noni Tate Trinidad Verduzco, Adil Zaher S a l E S a S S I S Ta N T S
Sherry Bega, Ben Lopez Patrick Malloy, Roxanne Rodriguez MaRkETING
Veronica Nair
SCNG Custom Publishing Frank Pine EXECuTIVE EDITOR CONTACT uS Editorial: 951-541-1825 or jrice@scng.com Advertising: 951-368-9250 or bmeyer@pe.com Riverside Magazine is produced by SCNg Custom Publishing of The Sun, The Riverside Press-Enterprise and Inland Valley Daily Bulletin. Copyright ©2017 Riverside Magazine. No part of this magazine may be reproduced without the consent of the publisher. Riverside Magazine is not responsible for unsolicited manuscripts, photos or artwork even if accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope.
FREEDOM PRINTINg
E
E
go + do
siGhts And sounds Riverside salutes America with fireworks and music Written by George A. Paul
I
ndependence dAy is a time to reflect on and cherish the freedoms we enjoy as Americans. The extended holiday weekend also offers worthy events for those who want to celebrate beyond the traditional backyard party.
Veteran Colon Burchfield salutes during the national anthem. Photo by tERRy PIERSoN
Photo by Ed CRISoStomo
The Riverside County Philharmonic always draws a sizeable audience to Riverside National Cemetery for its Concert for Heroes. 6 | riversidemagazine.com | summer 2017
6
| riversidemagazine.com | summer 2017
Concert for Heroes Held at Riverside National Cemetery, the Concert for Heroes featuring the Riverside County Philharmonic has been a popular annual event since 2001, often drawing upwards of 10,000 people. No other national cemetery in the country regularly hosts a symphony concert, making this a truly special event, says Michael Goldware, a Riverside attorney who led the committee to build the Medal of Honor Memorial at the cemetery “We’re fortunate that the Riverside County Philharmonic — one of the finest in the country — performs it,” he said. Arrive early to enjoy a picnic and stay for a rousing show conducted by Maestro Tomasz Golka. Divided into patriotic, blues, ragtime and classical music sections, the night’s repertoire includes “American Salute,” variations on George Frederick Root’s “Battle Cry of Freedom” and other tunes by Samuel Barber, Gioachino Rossini and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. John Philip Sousa’s rousing “Stars and Stripes Forever,” accompanied by fireworks, generally closes out the night. Local businesses contribute funds to help stage Concert for Heroes. “Without them, this concert would not take place,” Goldware said. “I’m thankful for them all.” 6:30 p.m. July 3; Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd.; free; casual dress, no bare feet; www.rncsc.org.
Founders’ Day Front Row Fireworks Evergreen Memorial Historic Cemetery boasts a prime spot to view the best pyrotechnics in Riverside in a family friendly atmosphere, with food vendors, a kids’ play area, music and more. “We’re right at the base of Mount Rubidoux. It’s very beautiful and really like an open-air museum,” said Donna Michalka, a Founders’ Day Front Row Fireworks committee member. “People are awed by it.” The event draws its name from the vantage point it offers of the July 4 fireworks show at Mount Rubidoux. Now in its eighth year, Founders’ Day proceeds benefit cemetery beautification and maintenance plus an endowment for its ongoing restoration. “Our goal is $3 million; so far we’ve raised close to $2 million,” Michalka noted. “We have an anonymous donor who will match up to $500,000 every penny we make from our events during the next two years.” The cemetery also will host a movie series and pumpkin patch in the fall and, under a full moon on Oct. 6, a nighttime tour via lantern dubbed “Twisted but True: Tales Beneath Evergreen.” 5-9:30 p.m. July 4, Evergreen Memorial Historic Cemetery, 14th and Pine streets, Riverside; $5, free for children 2 and younger; OK to bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnic baskets; www.evergreen-cemetery.info.
PHOTO By TERRy PIERSON
Fireworks go off as the Riverside County Philharmonic plays “The Stars and Strips Forever.”
PHOTO By MARk ACOSTA
Families gather for Founder’s Day Front Row Fireworks at Evergreen Memorial Historic Cemetery.
summer 2017 | riversidemagazine.com | 7 summer 2017 | riversidemagazine.com |
7
calendar ‘LOOKING BACKWARD’ THROUGH JULY 15 – Photos depicting how Americans viewed the world at the dawn of the 20th century. California Museum of Photography, 3824 Main St., Riverside; 951-827-4787; artsblock.ucr.edu. Also: “Laurie Brown: Earth Edges,” through July 1; “Mundos Alternos: Art and Science Fiction in the Americas,” Sept. 16-Feb. 3. ‘AMERICAN QUR’AN’ THROUGH SEPT. 9 – Sandow Birk handtranscribed the entire Qur’an according to historic Islamic traditions and illuminates the text with relevant scenes from contemporary American life. Riverside Art Museum, 3425 Mission Inn Ave.; 951-684-7111; www.riversideartmuseum.org. Also: “Nadia Osline: Florescence,” through Sept. 13; “50 Gifts for 50 Years,” through Sept. 24. ALWAYS A REASON JUNE 27 – In concert, 7-9 p.m.; free admission. Canyon Crest Towne Centre, 5225 Canyon Crest Drive, Riverside; 951-686-1222; www.shopcanyoncrest.com.
PhOTO COURTESY WOODIE AND ThE LONGBOARDS
CONCERTS IN THE PARK THROUGH JULY 26 – Woodie and the Longboards, pictured above, (Beach Boys and surf music tribute); June 28; Stone Soul (Motown), July 12; Latin Nation, July 19; Neon Nation (1980s pop), July 26. Fairmount Park, 2601 Fairmount Blvd., Riverside; 6-9 p.m.; free; 951-826-2000 www.riversideca.gov/park_rec. ROMANO’S CONCERT LOUNGE THROUGH AUG. 14 – INXSive (INXS tribute), June 30; Paradise City (Guns N Roses tribute), July 1; No Duh (No Doubt tribute), July 8; Renegades of Rage (Rage
Against the Machine tribute), July 14; Manntis, July 15; The Spazmatics, July 29; The Alarm (story on Page 22), Aug. 14. 3557 University Ave., Riverside; 951-781-7662; www.theconcertlounge.com.
Ameristar Windows was created with one thing in mind, create and provide the most energy efficient windows and Sliding doors at the lowest cost to the consumer and environment.
✓ Certified and Factory Trained Installers ✓ Lifetime Warranty ✓ Best Quality at the Best Price
Edwards Mansion An Elegant Event Center
2064 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands 909.793.2031 | edwardsmansion.com 8 | riversidemagazine.com | summer 2017
8
| riversidemagazine.com | summer 2017
Call Today for your FREE In-Home Consultation
951-354-2711 www.ameristarwindows.com
(up to 72x80) with purchase and installation of all the existing windows and sliding doors in your house.* *Restrictions apply. Call for Details. Minimum Purchase Required. Offers can not be combined.
100% FINANCING with first payment not due until November 2018 OAC Visit our Factory & Showroom located at: 3453 Chicago Ave, Riverside, CA 92507 Plans up to 18 months , No interest , No payment. OAC
888.MORONGO MORONGOCASINORESORT.COM
calendar
free
bird feeding starter kit Includes: 2lb. No-Mess Seed Blend & Inland Empire Local Bird Guide-includes 20 pictures* *Limit one per household. Coupon expires 7/9/17.
• Ant Guard and No-Drip Hummingbird Feeders • Live Meal Worms for Orioles and Goldfinch Nyjer • Bird Baths, Water Wigglers & Solar Pumps • Nature Puzzles, Gifts & Local Bird Guides 10456 Magnolia Avenue, Riverside, CA 92505 (One Block West of Galleria at Tyler) • Store Hours: Mon-Sat. 9-6 • Sun. 10-6 • 951-352-2020 • www.wbu.com/riverside
ADAL RAMONES JUNE 30 – Mexican TV show host and comedian on stage. Fox Performing Arts Center, 3801 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside, 7 p.m.; 951-779-9800, www.riversidelive.com. Also: Margarita La Diosa de la Cumbia, July 7; Dita Von Teese’s Burlesque Revue, July 26; Gene Simmons, Aug. 5; Bring It! Life, Aug. 13; Jerry Seinfeld, Sept. 15; George Thorogood and The Destroyers, Sept. 26. MOVIES IN RIVERSIDE JUNE 30-AUG. 12 – Free Gand PG-rated movies on Friday and Saturday evenings. “Trolls,” June 30 at Myra Linn Park, 4540 Meredith Ave.; and July 1 at Ryan Bonaminio Park, 5000 Tequesquite Ave. “Sing,” July 1 at Doty/Trust Park, 5404 Golden Ave.; and July 2 at Arlington Park, 3860 Van Buren Blvd. “Moana,” July 14 at Don Jones Park, 3995 Jefferson Ave.;
and July 15 at Washington Park, 2769 Mary St. “Finding Dory,” July 21 at Arlington Heights Sports Park, 9401 Cleveland St.; and July 22 at Ryan Bonaminio Park. “The LEGO Batman Movie,” July 28 at Sycamore Highlands Park, 5777 Fair Isle; and July 29 at Orange Terrace Park, 20010 Orange Terrace Parkway. “The Secret Life of Pets,” Aug. 4 at Doty Trust Park; and Aug. 5 at Myra Linn Park. “Grease,” Aug. 11 at Lincoln Park; and Aug. 12 at Arlington Park. All movies begin at dusk; riversideca.gov. FILM SCREENINGS THROUGH JULY 29 – “Arrival,” July 1; “Neruda,” July 7-8; “Requiem for the American Dream,” July 14-15; “A House Divided,” July 15; “Hunt for the Wilderpeople,” July 21-22. Culver Center of the Arts, 3834 Main St., Riverside; culvercenter.ucr.edu.
20% OFF Entire Check
Present coupon when ordering. Not valid with any other discounts or specials. Good only at these locations: 361 E. Alessandro Blvd. (Mission Grove Plaza), 10301 Magnolia Ave. (Magnolia & Tyler), 1320 University Ave. (University & Iowa). Expires 10/01/2017
Buy 1 Entrée at Regular Price, Receive a 2nd Entrée of Equal or Lesser Value FREE (With Purchase of 2 Drinks) 361 E. Alessandro Blvd* 10301 Magnolia Ave*
951-789-6082
951-688-9806
(in Mission Grove Plaza) (at Magnolia & Tyler) 10 | riversidemagazine.com | summer 2017
10
| riversidemagazine.com | summer 2017
1320 University Ave*
951-369-4028
(at University & Iowa)
Mon-Fri anytime. Sat & Sun after 2pm.
Not valid with any other discounts or specials. Good only at these locations: 361 E. Alessandro Blvd. (Mission Grove Plaza), 10301 Magnolia Ave. (Magnolia & Tyler), 1320 University Ave. (University & Iowa). Expires 10/01/2017
MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM THROUGH OCT. 20 – The Empire Summer Heat concert with Lil’ Boosie and Plies, July 1; P.O.D., July 9; Tee Grizzey and Blac Youngsta Live, July 15; Reik, July 28; New Country Superstars Tribute, July 29; Queremos Bailar! (Selena tribute), Aug. 12; Brujeria with Voodoo Glow Skulls, Pinata Protest, Oct. 20. 3485 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside; 951-779-9800; venue.riversiderma.com. ARTS WALK JULY 6 – Browse more than 22 art galleries, studios and museums with exhibits in various art mediums. Special performances, poetry, theater, hands-on art activities, refreshments and more. Continues the first Thursday of every month. Downtown Riverside; 6-9 p.m.; 951-682-6737; www.riversideartswalk.com.
UNIVERSITY VILLAGE SUMMER CONCERTS JULY 13-AUG. 17 – Live outdoor music in front of Juice It Up, 7-9 p.m. Thursdays. Ticket To Ride (Beatles tribute), July 13; Mighty Cash Cats (Johnny Cash tribute), July 20; Stone Soul (classic soul and Motown), July 27; Jive Turkey (disco party), Aug. 3; Live From Earth (Pat Benatar tribute), Aug. 10; Smooth (Santana tribute), Aug. 17. Northeast corner of University and Iowa avenues, Riverside; universityvillageriverside.com.
TIRED OF HIGH POWER BILLS? We Can Help!
SHUTTER SALE!!!
California Shutter • Energy Efficient • Invisible Hardware • High Quality • Life Time Warranty • Manufacturer Direct Pricing Ask about our senior discounts!
END OF SUMMER CONCERTS AUG. 2, 9 – Free concerts. Bring blankets and low-back chairs; 6-9 p.m. Aug. 2 at Vellegas Park, 3091 Esperanza St., Riverside, and 6-9 p.m. Aug. 9 at Orange Terrace Park, 2001 Orange Terrace Pkwy., Riverside; riversideca.gov.
storm drains go directly into our river.
FREE installation NO** Sales Tax
NOW, YOU’VE GOT
THE RIGHT OUTLOOK
SUMMER BLOWOUT!
Available for sliding Glass Doors, Arched & Angled Windows* (*surcharges may apply for specialty shapes)
OTHER WINDOW
COVERINGS AVAILABLE TOO!
Shutters for Sliding Glass Doors!
$AVE ON • HONEYCOMBS • ROMANS • ROLLER SHADES
• WOVEN WOODS • VERTICAL BLINDS & MUCH MORE!
PRICES HAVE NEVER BEEN BETTER!
help prevent water pollution Riversideca.gov/publicworks/sewer
909-820-0340
CALL TODAY FOR A FREE IN-HOME CONSULTATION!*
Open Monday-Saturday 8AM – 5PM *If you decide to purchase at time of consultation. Contractors License #959235
www.ogcustomwindows.com
summer 2017 | riversidemagazine.com | 11 summer 2017 | riversidemagazine.com |
11
COVER STORY
ETERnal
honors Riverside National Cemetery is a peaceful final resting place for those who have served and sacrificed for our country
Written by John Welsh
A
mortuary hearse slowly moved toward a committal shelter in riverside National Cemetery on a sunny morning in mid-may. already waiting were members of a u.s. air Force honor unit based out of march air reserve Base. the six members, in dress uniform, raised their white-gloved hands toward their foreheads to salute, a motion that was slow, methodical and respectful. Inside the hearse was a silver casket draped with an american flag. the honor guard marched slowly toward the hearse and, as they did, the metal plates on the bottoms of their black shoes clicked and scraped the asphalt. the back door of the hearse was opened, and the team removed the casket. once fully removed, the hearse rose a few inches, its precious weight now in the steady hands of those who have performed this same task many times. thus began a committal service for Virgil malter, an air Force retiree. malter’s service would be one of dozens on this Friday morning. riverside National Cemetery averages 35 each weekday and, yet, despite that busy flow of services, the extensive beautifully maintained grounds 12 | riversidemagazine.com | summer 2017
12
| riversidemagazine.com | summer 2017
provides each family with peacefulness and intimacy. Family members exited their vehicles and watched the honor guard remove the casket and carry it toward the shelter. some relatives used cameras on their phones to capture the scene. Within moments, the flag was lifted from the casket, snapped tight and folded. soon, staff sgt. astin Coleman would kneel and hand the flag to malter’s wife, Gertraud malter, 89. But before the gesture, a rifle volley penetrated the quietness. then taps was played. Larry malter, 59, the eldest of two sons of the encinitas family, held back tears during the ceremony. “the rigor and the precision of the exercise was very moving,” he said, now standing watch, curbside, near his father’s final resting place. In front of him was just dirt. It was a more industrial side of america’s busiest national cemetery. heavy-duty equipment used to dig graves rested atop the earth. a cemetery employee backed a blue van to where malter’s casket would be lowered. his son stood like a sentinel, saying goodbye to his father. as workers finished their job, he continued standing watch. he said his father’s service was the first time he experienced a military
Staff Sgt. astin Coleman of the March air Reserve Base Blue Eagles Total Force Honor Guard holds an american flag that was draped over the casket of Virgil Malter, an air Force retiree. Photo By CarLos Puma
PhOTO bY DAVID bAUMAN
Motorcyclists from the Patriot Guard Riders and other groups often participate in services at Riverside National Cemetery and other veterans-related events, perhaps most notably the West Coast Thunder ride every Memorial Day.
committal ceremony in person. “That service exemplifies the people that serve this country, that go to war,
protecting this country,” Larry Malter said. “I have a newfound respect for our flag and what it stands for. My dad
GO FOR A
SWIM
served from 1952 to 1956. To honor someone in this manner who served so long ago speaks volumes about our military.” It’s exactly the type of reaction that Pete Young, director of Riverside National Cemetery, and his employees strive to achieve. “For me, it’s a matter of respect,” said Young, a retired Navy lieutenant. “We are the ones coordinating that final goodbye for the family. Yes, we’re doing about 35 services a day, but we want to make every family feel that they’re the only one we’re dealing with [at that moment]. “We’re doing this for the family that is still here. We are saying to them, ‘You are our primary focus.’ ” Two-wheeled tributes Earlier in the week, more than 200 motorcyclists turned out for another tribute. Some were members of the
... Play volleyball or pickleball. Get fit with a personal trainer. Meet friends for a glass of wine. Explore your creativity in an art class. Indulge in your passion for life. You choose. We’ll attend to the details. Spacious apartment and cottage living on a 221 acre campus. Fees starting at $2,332. Experience the Altavita Village lifestyle. Call today.
Altavita Village. Retirement living for EVERYONE.
Continuing Care Retirement (Life Plan) Community 17050 Arnold Drive | Riverside, CA 92518
951-292-4788 LiveAltavita.org Yes, This is A Real Altavita Resident
14 | riversidemagazine.com | summer 2017
14
| riversidemagazine.com | summer 2017
License # 330907913 | COA #165
managed by
eskaton.org
Patriot Guard Riders, others came from the American Legion Riders and still others were simply motorcycle enthusiasts and friends of the deceased. Motorcycles lined both sides of a street in a southeastern pocket of the cemetery. Some of the riders decorated their handlebars with small American flags and others had larger flags propped on the back of their rides. There also was an honor guard unit — one of many teams that work in rotation at the cemetery. All are volunteers and ensure that every veteran is buried with full military honors. In addition, there was a U.S. Marine honor
guard detail from Camp Pendleton. In short, the place was packed for the committal service for Robert O. Pittenger. The 58-year-old had served in the Marines and was active in the Patriot Guard Riders and American Legion Riders — the reason why so many bikers were present. Now off their saddles, the riders formed two columns along a path toward Committal Shelter G. Riders carrying flags held them high in salute as Pittenger’s casket rolled past. Once everyone gathered under the wood and concrete shelter, Adrian Saucedo of Riverside
ARE YOU A MILITARY VETERAN?
NOTIFICATION NATIONAL CEMETERY IN RIVERSIDE IS OPEN!!! Burial at a National CEMETERY is FREE For Veterans Who Have Been Honorably Discharged and FREE to Their Spouses.
UNLIKE PRIVATE OR CITY CEMETERIES, BURIAL EXPENSE IS AT ABSOLUTELY NO COST!
-OverNO$10,500 CHARGE in Savings! At the Riverside National CEMETERY
MOST IMPORTANTLY, ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL NATIONAL CEMETERIES IN THE COUNTRY IS AVAILABLE TO YOU…RIGHT IN YOUR OWN AREA! BEAUTIFUL CREMATION SECTIONS ARE AVAILABLE TOO!
MAIL COUPON TODAY
For Full Details About Your Veterans Burial Benefits
Name Your Age Phone Address City/State
Spouses Age
Zip
MAIL TO:
Veterans Burial Program
8992 trumpets Ct., Corona Ca 92883 12/10/2016
CA INS. LIC #OD51561
6/25/2017 12/10/2016
summer 2017 | riversidemagazine.com | 15 summer 2017 | riversidemagazine.com |
15
FAST FACTS • Dedicated on Nov. 11, 1978, Riverside National Cemetery spans about 921 acres and is the third largest of the 135 national cemeteries managed by the National Cemetery Administration. Since 2000, it has been the most active national cemetery in the country, based on the number of annual interments; last year, there were 8,518 such services. • Five Medal of Honor recipients are buried at the cemetery. They are Cmdr. John H. Balch (World War I), Staff Sgt. Walter Ehlers (World War II), Col. Lewis L. Millett (World War II, Korea, Vietnam), Col. Mitchell Paige (World War II, Korea), Staff Sgt. Ysmael R. Villegas (World War II). • All but two of the 65 employees working at the cemetery are veterans. • Think your water bill is high? The Riverside National Cemetery spends $100,000 a month to keep the grass green, using reclaimed water from Western Municipal Water District.
Serving those who served and their families An army of more than 500 volunteers is an integral par t of the operations at Riverside National Cemetery, says Pete Young, cemetery director. Whether they serve as greeters, like Vietnam War veteran Al Boctor; make up one of the memorial honor guard units, as 70-year-old Ismael Aguilar does; or help in myriad other ways, volunteers donate more than 1,600 hours of their time at the cemetery every month. In addition, members of the Riverside National Cemetery Suppor t Committee, raise funds to install monuments, including the PoW/MIA Memorial, and suppor t community events, such as the cemetery’s Memorial Day and Veterans Day observances. Another volunteer group, Veterans Without Family, meets on Wednesday mornings to oversee the interments of the remains of veterans who, for whatever reason, were
• Prior to the weekends marking Memorial Day and Veterans Day, volunteers stake an American flag at every marker. In May, 204,315 flags were placed for Memorial Day, up from 198,712 prior to Veterans Day last November.
PHoTo By ERIC REED
Members of the Riverside National Cemetery Support Committee — at the cemetery’s POW/MIA Memorial — include Mike Warren, left, Cindy Allen, Nina Adkins, Donna Pierce, Jack Pierce, Sue Coggins, Paul Adkins and Jim and Shelly Gore.
unclaimed by family members or other loved ones. “Without our volunteers, we wouldn’t be able to provide the level of service that we do,” Young said. For his par t, Aguilar, a san Jacinto resident, is a regular presence during services at the cemetery, along with the fellow members of his unit: Neal Baum, 70, Hemet; Ron Paiz, 74, Moreno Valley; Frank
PHoTo By CARlos PuMA
The March Air Reserve Base Blue Eagles Total Force Honor Guard prepares to fire a three volley salute.
National Cemetery explained the details of the short ceremony: the folding of the flag, the rifle volley, the playing of taps and the presentation 16 | riversidemagazine.com | summer 2017
16
| riversidemagazine.com | summer 2017
Contreras, 70, Hemet; Frank Romano, 70, Menifee; Don Jones, 71, san Dimas; and Roger Morrie, 82, la Verne. “We’re real proud to do it — to honor our veterans,” Aguilar said. “We are the last thing their family sees. We want to do this, not because we have to. We’ll be here in rain, wind and whether it’s cold or hot.” — Jerry Rice and John Welsh
of the flag. Like nearly every employee at the cemetery, Saucedo is a veteran. As the active Marines folded the flag, there was a brief moment, which was not part of the ceremony, when a whale-sized jet rumbled during takeoff from the nearby March Air Reserve Base. It did a wide circle, then returned to the airfield. And once again the shelter was quiet. Birds chirped in nearby trees. Three fountains at a man-made lake sprayed water. The rifle volley punctuated the service. “Ready, aim, fire!” shouted Sgt. John Deleon. Boom. “Ready, aim, fire!” Boom. “Ready, aim, fire!” Boom. Then, the Marines finished the folding of the flag. It was handed to the widow. The two Marines exited the shelter and visitors parted, to give the stoic-faced men an easier pathway. Pittenger’s widow, Dee, knew the drill well. She and her husband had rallied many riders
D istrict E N T E R TA I N M E N T
un A Summer of F Close to Home MoovnieMsain
UPCOMING EVENTS Doors Open Riverside May 11 Riverside Restaurant Week June 16 to 25 Concerts at City Hall June 20, 27, July 11, 18, 25 Movies on Main July 6, 13, 20, 27 In partnership with the City of Riverside
What makes for a perfect summer? Art, entertainment, architecture, food, and atmosphere.
STROLL. DINE. SHOP. EXPLORE. It’s all in Downtown Riverside— www.RiversideDowntown.org
3666 University Ave., Ste. 100 951.781.7335 www.RiversideDowntown.org
FIND US ON
Insta
summer 2017 | riversidemagazine.com | 17
VETERANS SERVICES • Department of Veterans’ Services What: Riverside County agency tasked with helping veterans, their dependents and survivors through advocacy, counseling, claims assistance, education and special projects. Where: 4360 Orange St., Riverside Information: 951-955-3060, veteranservices.co.riverside. ca.us
cer tain conditions. Where: 22495 Van Buren Blvd. Information: 951-653-8417, www.cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/ riverside.asp • U.S. Vets What: Nonprofit organization providing employment, housing and counseling services to veterans, along with access to benefits and treatment for mental and physical health problems and substance abuse. Where: 15105 Sixth St., March Air Reserve Base
• Jerry L. Pettis Memorial Veterans Medical Center What: Par t of the Depar tment of Veterans Affairs’ Loma Linda Healthcare System, which also includes community clinics in Blythe, Corona, Murrieta, Palm Deser t, Rancho Cucamonga and Victorville.
Information: 951-656-6892, www.usvetsinc.org • Veterans Crisis Line What: National helpline, staffed by VA responders, for veterans in crisis or those who may be concerned about a veteran. Information: 800-273-8255 (press 1) or send a text to 838255
Where: 11201 Benton St., Loma Linda Information: 909-825-7084, www.lomalinda.va.gov
• San Bernardino County Office of Veterans Affairs What: One-stop center to help veterans and their families receive the benefits they have earned.
• Riverside National Cemetery What: Serves as a final resting place for members of the armed forces who have met cer tain requirements, their spouse, widow or widower; and also their children under
MEMORY CARE
Where: 175 W. Fifth St. (second floor), San Bernardino Information: 909-387-5516, hs.sbcounty.gov
■
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Specially designed country environment alongside gentle animals Intimate Homelike Environment 24-Hour Awake Dementia Trained Staff Respite/Day Care Large Scale Secured Perimeter Licensed for Hospice Home Cooked Meals Transportation to Doctors Full Time Activities Community Fee $500 FT Placement $3900 (all inclusive) Incontinent Fee $ 250 Daycare Fee $100 per day Respite Care $150 per day
Our Countryside Resort ■ ■
18111 Haines St. Perris, CA 92510 • 951-657-3557 www.OurCountrySideResort.com License # 336406991
18 | riversidemagazine.com | summer 2017
18
| riversidemagazine.com | summer 2017
to show up for similar ceremonies, all in the effort to let the families of deceased military personnel know that their loved one deserved honor. One week later, she’d be back at Riverside National Cemetery to show her support for another veteran. “He was truly a proud Marine,” Dee Pittenger said after her husband’s service. Men hopped back on their Harley-Davidsons and other rides, started the engines and rumbled out to meet up at American Legion Post No. 848 in San Jacinto for a memorial gathering. “When I first met him, I made the mistake of saying, ‘So you were a Marine?’ He corrected me, saying, ‘Honey, once a Marine, always a Marine,’ ” Dee Pittenger recalled. She clutched the triangleshaped flag under her right arm as she spoke. “This was what he was all about,” she added. “For God, for country, for family.” About an hour later, a much smaller group was at the same shelter. The Marines were back, ready to honor another deceased brother in arms, Albert Marcelli of Hesperia. This time, the flag was handed to a niece of Marcelli, Antonia Buckner, 64. She, too, held the precious cloth close to her heart. She plans to mail it to a younger niece in the
U.S. Virgin Islands where Marcelli grew up before settling in the High Desert area. Marcelli was known for his generosity and entertaining relatives with his skillful play on the bongos. And if he didn’t have his drums handy, he’d improvise with pots and pans. “This touched my heart,” Buckner said of the service. “He wanted to be buried here with his fellow Marines.” A ‘peaceful, tranquil’ place On the Friday when the Malter family honored their loved one, the cemetery was visited by those simply wanting to leave flowers and take a moment to reflect. That’s what Erika House, 64, of Las Vegas, did. “It’s very peaceful here, very tranquil,” she said. Earlier, she said she could not help but notice the Malter service. The plot marker for her parents — Robert Avery Green and Alberta L. Green — is located about 300 yards from the commital shelter. Robert Green, a career military man, served in the U.S. Army during World War II, as well as in the Korean and Vietnam wars. “When you see the services, reality sets in,” she said. “It brings you back to when you were here for the same reason. You can relate to what those family members are going
through. It’s a good memory. It’s sad, because you lost someone. But it’s nice to see them honored.” Jan Noble of Banning brought a bouquet of roses, carnations and baby’s breath to honor her mom, Elsie Alhbrandt, for Mother’s Day. Her stepfather, Carl Edward Alhbrandt, erved in the U.S. Army. He died in April 1981 and his and his wife’s plot is in one of the older sections of the cemetery. Noble says she makes pilgrimages to the cemetery on special occasions, such as Mother’s Day. As she shared a few words, a round of rifle volleys went off from somewhere in the distance. “There’s the gun salutes,” she said.
PHOTO BY CARLOS PUMA
Staff Sgt. Astin Coleman presents an American flag to Gertraud Malter, 89, during services at Riverside National Cemetery for her late husband, Virgil Malter.
K PIZZA CO YOiR W E N roudly Serv ng Riverside for 25 Year . P
1 X-LARGE 16” PIZZA
1399
$
s
WE DELIVER
951.688.4000 O F TH E HOME
N!
gIANt 24” PARtY PIZZA LUNCH SPECIAL
Giant Slice of Pizza & Med. Drink
499
$
+ Tax
1999
$
(Cheese)
Additional Toppings $2.75 Each
We Serve Gluten Free Pizza
(Cheese)
Additional toppings $1.60. Order as many as you want on the same coupon 688-4000
16” STUFFED PIZZA DOUBLE CRUSTED X-LARGE
2 HOMEMADE PASTAS 1. Ravioli
15
BIGGEST PIZZA IN TOW
1899
$
Additional toppings $1.80. Order as many as you want on the same coupon 688-4000
$
www.NewYork PizzaRiverside.com
WE DO CAtERINg
(Cheese)
2 LARGE 14” PIZZA
99
(Cheese)
Additional toppings $1.60. Order as many as you want on the same coupon 688-4000
2 LARGE HOUSE SUBS 2 SODAS & POTATO CHIPS
18
$
99
1899
$
2. Spaghetti 3. Manicotti 4. Lasagna 5. Eggplant Parmigiana 6. Fettuccini Alfredo 7. Chicken Parmesan
WITH 2 SALADS & GARLIC BREAD Additional toppings $1.60. Order as many as you want on the same coupon 688-4000
DEEP DISH SICILIAN PIZZA 16X16
1499
$
(Cheese)
Order as many as you want on the same coupon 688-4000
Additional toppings $2.00. Order as many as you want on the same coupon 688-4000
WEDNESDAY SPECIAL
16” CHICKEN & GARLIC PIZZA
LARGE 14” PEPPERONI PIZZA
8
$
99
PICK UP ONLY
Additional toppings $1.60. Order as many as you want on the same coupon 688-4000
WHITE OR RED SAUCE
19
$
99
BEST PIZZA
X-LG
BEST PIZZA YOU’LL TASTE!
Additional toppings $1.60. Order as many as you want on the same coupon 688-4000
Order Appetizers! Stuffed Mushrooms Pepperoni Roll Calzone Stuffed Jalapeno Potato Wedges Buffalo Wings
3570 Van Buren Blvd • CALL TODAY! 951.688.4000
summer 2017 | riversidemagazine.com | 19 summer 2017 | riversidemagazine.com |
19
N r a e t h M u u A s e s t A o
re
M
art
For “Birdbath” (2016), images of birds are combined to suggest the existence of alternate realities that overlap within the same space, and as an expression of time.
Naida Osline turns to the world around us all for her latest exhibit, ‘Florescence’ Written by Amy Bentley
N
ature’s bounty and beauty has inspired many artists, including naida osline, whose fanciful and exotic photographs of flowers, plants and birds will be on display at the riverside art Museum through the summer. osline’s exhibit is much more than a group of simple photos. she employs imaginative wizardry and clever photo manipulation techniques, such as timelapse photography, collages and layering to transform her subjects and give them an ethereal, fantastical quality. “I like that they kind of look believable,” 20 | riversidemagazine.com | summer 2017
20
| riversidemagazine.com | summer 2017
said the 61-year-old, who splits her time between homes in riverside and Huntington beach. Her exhibit features selections from three bodies of work: • Florescence highlights plants, animals, insects and synthetic products; • Visionary Plants focuses on plants that humans interact with in everyday life, such as tobacco, coca, coffee, cannabis, opium and others, all of which have influenced facets of life including laws, violence, addiction, the economy,
“Sacred Datura,” 2010
heightened spirituality and raised consciousness; • Birds turns to local birds by layering photographic images and giving them a fantastical quality. “Birds fascinate me,” she explains on her website, naidaosline.com. “They are the echoes of dinosaurs, representing a confluence of eons of adaptation and evolution. As inhabitants of the air, birds transcend gravity, representing freedom to those of us who are restricted to the earth yet dream of the skies.” With nature as a subject, Osline first worked with plants. “I started to really think about what plants had this deep relationship with humans,” she said. “For those, I was inspired by early botanical drawings. I was inspired by the more fantastical versions of that.” A native of Canada, Osline spent most of her childhood growing up
months in Colombia between 2012 and 2015, living on a friend’s farm while working and exhibiting her art. When she moved to Riverside eight years ago, Osline felt the time was right to focus on creating and exhibiting her works, so she gave up a secure, full-time job. “That’s the life I feel I needed to lead,” she said. “Time is the only thing you can’t get back.” “Tobacco No. 1,” 2010
working-class in Orange County. She is the daughter of Swedish immigrants who didn’t do much in the way of intro-ducing her art. She majored in art at Cal State Fullerton and served as the first director of the Huntington Beach Art Center. Osline has enjoyed artist residencies in the Joshua Tree and Petrified Forest national parks; she also spent several
Nadia Osline: Florescence Where: Riverside Ar t Museum, 3425 Mission Inn Ave. When: Through Sept. 13 Meet the artist: Gallery talk and tour with Naida Osline, Aug. 5 at 1 p.m. Free with paid admission or membership. Also, during First Thursday events in downtown Riverside. Information: 951-684-7111, www.riversidear tmuseum.org
Changing Seasons Arts and Crafts Shows Presents
Our 2017 Show Schedule
Featuring handmade items and collectibles for your decorating, and much more! We have lots of exciting new items including our Vintage & Antique area. Come and join us for a fun filled shopping experience!
September 27 - October 1 December 6-10 December 11-17
Costco Shopping Center 390 N. McKinley St., Corona Between TJ Maxx and Hometown Buffet Free Parking and Admission - New Items Arrive Daily
Join Our Mailing List at changingseasonsartsandcrafts@yahoo.com summer 2017 | riversidemagazine.com | 21 summer 2017 | riversidemagazine.com |
21
music
Catching up with The Alarm’s Mike Peters
Rock ‘n’ roll PHOtO BY JONes
mike Peters wants fans to physically connect with the music on the new Alarm album, “Blood Red.” it is only available on cD until next year. Written by George A. Paul
M
ike Peters definitely lives life to the fullest. the Welsh rock singer/ guitarist, who founded the Alarm in 1981, has fought multiple bouts with cancer, co-founded Love Hope strength (a charity to help people affected by the disease) and often embarks on adventurous mountain hikes and walks to raise money for the cause. Best known stateside for such late eighties hits as “sold Me Down the river” and “rain in the summertime,” the Alarm were early contemporaries of U2. they had a dozen tracks reach the top 40 at Mainstream rock radio before the original lineup split in 1991. No stranger to riverside, Peters performed here with the Alarm in 1985 and solo at the old romanos in ’08. More recently, he’s done benefit concerts and master classes for kids rock Free at the Fender Center in Corona. “As a musician, you’re always looking 22 | riversidemagazine.com | summer 2017
22
| riversidemagazine.com | summer 2017
J-2 MUsiC / AtA reCOrDs
to pass on knowledge,” says Peters, 58. that spirit will continue when the Alarm plays select Vans Warped tour dates in August. “i’m holding harmonica workshops, teaching kids and adults alike how to play.” Performing alongside young punk and hardcore bands is a daring move. “i’ve never shied away from a challenge as an artist — whether it’s been to rebuild this band [in 1999] or making change happen.” Peters’ life story is central to an affecting new documentary, “Man in the Camo Jacket.” shot over the course of eight years, it shows Peters as he undergoes chemo, steadily tours
and hikes some of the world’s highest peak summits for LHs. Prominent musicians and industry vets supply commentary. the film debuted on the film festival circuit this past spring and won an award in Newport Beach. it will be available for download and through Video on Demand services soon. “i’ve come through a lot to be the man i am today,” Peters says. “i’m really grateful that i’ve met some amazing people along the way who have allowed me to flourish. … You can’t do that alone. to hear my original bandmates and people like Billy Corgan [of smashing Pumpkins] or Billy Bragg speak so highly of me is very humbling.” Most viewers will come away inspired, but longtime Alarm followers already have “a sense of who i am when they see me live. i’ve always been open and accessible. i jump off the stage and talk with the audience after shows.” that friendly attitude counters the old warning about meeting your heroes.
“When I was starting my musical journey in 1976, I went to see the Sex Pistols. They did ‘Anarchy in the U.K.’ and anarchy wasn’t a word I’d been taught in school. I tried to ask Johnny Rotten what it was about after the gig and he told me to [get lost]. I’m not going to do that. Hopefully the film backs up the respect I have for the audience.” The accompanying soundtrack includes a fine mix of new, unreleased and live tracks, with Peters’ amped up cover of INXS’ “The Devil Inside” among the highlights. This fall, “Oxy and the Morons,” a new punk rock musical he co-wrote, will debut in England. Additionally, “Blood Red,” the first new Alarm studio album in close to a decade is available on CD exclusively via www.thealarm.com (a companion piece to follow in September). Meanwhile, Peters’ foundation continues to be a
regular presence at concerts, festivals and elsewhere, signing up 150,000 potential bone marrow donors internationally (with nearly 3,000 potential lifesaving matches) through its Get on the List campaign. Find more info at www.lovehopestrength.org. The Alarm Where: Romano’s Downtown, 3557 University Ave., Riverside When: 7 p.m. Aug. 14 Tickets: $20 advance Information: 951-780-6000, www.theconcer tlounge.com, www.thealarm.com Also: • Aug. 6, Vans Warped Tour, Pomona Fairplex, $41.50, www.axs.com; • Aug. 11, Wiens Family Cellar, Temecula, $55-$99, goldencrownproductions.com; • Aug. 13, The Rose, Pasadena, $24-$34, www.ticketmaster.com; • Aug. 15, The Casbah, San Diego, $25, www.ticketfly.com; • Aug. 16, The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano, $24, www.ticketweb.com; • Aug. 17, The Canyon, Agoura Hills, $24-$34, www.ticketmaster.com
STOP PAYING RECORD HIGH
ELECTRIC BILLS! GO SOLAR AND ROOFING AMERICAN STYLE
* PREMIUM INVERTER FREE UPGRADE TOPREMIUM INVERTER
500
$
MILITARY/ FIRSTRESPONDERS &THEIR FAMILIES
30
ACT NOW TO GET YOUR SOLAR
%
500
$
OFF + *
TAX CREDIT
*
0
$
+
OFF*
ONLINE COUPON -VISIT SEMPERSOLARIS.COM
0
DOWN*+ UNTIL 2018
*
PAYMENTS* UNTIL 2018
Se Habla
Español
Semper Fi
2000
SAVE ON A NEW ROOF
*
$
UP TO
Local & Veteran Owned
CO-OWNER FORMER USMC OFFICER KELLY SHAWHAN AND HIS FAMILY
CO-OWNER JOHN ALMOND AND HIS FAMILY
Why Choose Semper Solaris For Solar & Roofing? Proud SunPower Residential National Dealer of the Year Slash Your Electricity Bill Up to 95%
We Serve All of California
Over 27 Year Solar Industry Experience
5 Star Reputation on YELP
Best Possible Panels at the Lowest Possible Price
We Make Solar & Roofing Easy to Understand
Impeccable Installations & Exceptional Customer Service
Military & First Responder Discounts
CERTIFIED
PHOTO COURTESY THEALARM.COM
On joining the Van’s Warped Tour, Peters says “mixing it up with all the generations of bands around today is going to be exciting. We deserve to be there because we’re still relevant.”
CALL NOW
(909) 552-7255 PV Installation Professional
CERTIFIED
SemperSolaris.com
*Must present coupon at time of initial estimate. Some restrictions apply. Discounts for new customers only. Please contact your tax advisor to determine tax eligibility benefit. No payments, no interest for 18 months, on approved credit. Savings awarded as a discount off system price after installation. Very fragile roof types may preclude rooftop inspection. Cannot be combined with other offers. Savings based on size of roofing system and awarded as a discount off system price after installation. Expires 6/30/17 CSLB#978152
summer 2017 | riversidemagazine.com | 23 summer 2017 | riversidemagazine.com |
23
TASTE
Delicious pairing Korean and Mexican flavors come together at Kimchichanga Written by David Cohen Photos by Eric Reed
Spicy pork Korean taco Ssam
24 | riversidemagazine.com | summer 2017
K
imchichanga has brightly colored décor with a corrugated metal ceiling interspersed with bright red beams, echoing the striking visuals and bold flavors of the Riverside restaurant’s dishes. it is truly a fusion-style place. mexican dishes are infused with Korean ingredients to produce culinary creations where the whole is definitely greater than the sum of its parts. Kimchi (Korean spicy pickled cabbage) plays an integral role, as do the marinated grilled meats such as bulgogi (thin-sliced steak) and kalbi (short ribs). You’ll also find the Korean all-purpose chili sauce, Ssam, in a number of dishes, which combines a fermented, salted soybean paste (doenjang) and roasted garlic and vinegar with gochujang (a potent chile pepper paste). it goes particularly well with grilled meats. During a recent visit, we began with the Ssam lettuce cup tacos (two), filled with bulgogi strips, mango slices, jicama and cabbage along with the Ssam sauce which provides a funky umami flavor to the overall taste profile. it’s a generous, visually appealing item that literally sings with multiple flavors — a bit sweet and a bit spicy. The Kimchichanga, which matches the restaurant’s new name
Restaurant owner and his sons, Richard, left, Munther and Louis Ali Deeb
(it previously was Red Hot Kitchen), is a riff on the classic deep-fried chimichanga. The rolled tortilla is stuffed with kimchi, beans, cheese and kalbi (which was rather chewy), deepfried and then streaked with spicy mayo and Sriracha sauces. It’s served as four thick cylinders with excellent eye appeal and a flavor profile that really amps up the standard chimichanga. The kimchi quesadilla has a distinct spicy component with a hint of sourness and generous amounts of tender spicy pork. It’s garnished with chopped green onions and red bell peppers and a side of spicy Sriracha mayo to streak over the top of the quesadilla. The mushroom poppers are a must. They’re deep-fried batter coated mushroom caps stuffed with a mock
Short rib Kimchichanga
crab/cream cheese mixture topped with green onions and a side of hot pepper sauce containing a touch of habanero. My favorite item was the Bulgogi Philly Cheesesteak sandwich. Served on a large soft oblong roll, it contained an abundance of bulgogi, grilled onions, red pepper slices, the occasional jalapeño slice, melted jack cheese and drizzles of nacho cheese sauce and spicy mayo. It’s definitely a jazzed up version of the mundane cheesesteak, and certainly more enjoyable from both a taste and a textural standpoint. Our final selection was a four-taco combo of bulgogi, chicken, spicy pork and short rib as the fillings. All contained cabbage (both green and purple) and were topped with the slightly sweet house red salsa. For those who want to go carb-free,
there’s also a salad bim-bam-bap that contains your choice of meat, a spring mix of greens, mango and assorted vegetables all topped with a fried egg and that addictively delicious Ssam sauce. Also note that the meats in the dishes we sampled were our choices and can include bulgogi (beef ), kalbi (short rib), chicken, spicy chicken, spicy pork, fish or tofu. Unlike many so-called Korean Mexican fusion establishments where the only Mexican connection is tortillas, this is truly fusion cuisine with components from both Korean and Mexican cuisines intertwined — from the choices of chiles to authentic sauces and distinctive ethnic ingredients including kimchi, fermented bean paste, jicama and guacamole to create an array of creative dishes that your taste buds will welcome as a breeze of culinary fresh air. Kimchichanga Where: 1995 University Ave., Riverside Hours: Noon-8 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday; closed Sunday Prices: $5.49-$8.79 for star ters, $7.39$11.59 for salads and sandwiches, $3.09$8.99 for tacos, burritos and rice bowls Credit cards: All majors Recommended dishes: Bulgogi Philly Cheesesteak sandwich ($11.59), Kimchi quesadilla ($7.39), Korean taco Ssam ($3.89) Notes: Mochi ice cream available. Beer and wine license pending. Information: 951-684-9800, www.kimchichanga.com
Bulgogi Philly Cheesesteak
summer 2017 | riversidemagazine.com | 25 summer 2017 | riversidemagazine.com |
25
Epic brews
taste
4 craft ales to try and where to find them Written by John Welsh
pHOTOS By JOHn WelSH
Inland empire Brewing Company co-founder Paul Murphy toasts with a “Vicky.”
I
ndia pale ale is certainly the go-to brew for many hopheads, and Riverside’s craft breweries do not disappoint on the ipa front. These brewers keep their creative juices flowing, too. They’re providing tap hunters unique approaches to the ipa and some signature beverages too. Here are four, tasty brews produced by Riverside beer makers.
•
Iota India Pale Ale Where: euryale Brewing Company, 2060 Chicago ave., Suite no. a-17, Riverside Getting there: The brewery is located just nor th of Spruce Street and its front entrance faces west toward Chicago avenue. Information: 951-530-8865, www.euryalebrewing.com Bio: Seven hops give the iota its wellbalanced approach for your palate. The iota is euryale’s biggest alcohol by volume (aBV) beer at 7.2 percent. Keeping with its Greek mythology theme, the beer’s namesake is the ninth letter of the Greek alphabet. euryale, it should be noted, was one of the three gorgons, but the lesser known. Birthdate: The iota ipa dates to about 2014 during euryale founder don Miller’s homebrewing days. (euryale opened at its Chicago avenue location in early 2016.) taste: Some ipas can be known as “palate wreckers,” Miller says, but he prefers to make his beers have a sustainable drinkability. after all, beer is a social business, he adds. iota is a smooth, floral, citrusy beer. Miller designed the beer to feature a hoppy bitterness that lingers into a dry finish. Bear in mind it’s a sneaky beer: it’s so silky you may forget about that 7.2 percent aBV, so we’d recommend keeping that in the back of your head if you didn’t come to this nor th Riverside location with a designated driver. (Of course, growlers are available to take the iota home for longer sessions.)
Inland Empire Victoria Where: inland empire Brewing Company, 1710 palmyrita ave., Suite no. 11, Riverside Getting there: it’s tucked into an industrial park on the east side of interstate 215; use east la Cadena drive to palmyrita. Information: 951-643-7687, www.iebrew.com Bio: Originally labeled an american strong ale by the brewers, its new label will define it as an american barley wine. it’s a big beer at 11 percent aBV. The name is a special nod to Victoria avenue, possibly Riverside’s loveliest of thoroughfares. every couple of months, the brewers and a handful of their buddies produce 10 pounds of zest from 200 to 300 pounds of navel and Valencia oranges to give the beer its signature taste. it also features orange blossom honey, domestic malted barley, honey malt, and Columbus and Cascade hops. The beer is affectionately known by the regulars as “Vicky.” Birthdate: in august 2009, inland empire Brewing Company co-founder and brewer paul Murphy made a small batch of Victoria to use as a toasting beverage for his marriage to his wife, elizabeth. “everyone loved it,” he said — and nagged him to make it regularly. now Vicky is par t of the regular rotation at inland empire Brewing. taste: its flavor profile is easy drinking, despite its aBV power punch. it’s not overly bitter, nor overly sweet. a very balanced “big” beer. Buy one of the take-home bottles and share with a friend.
Riley’s Irish Red Location: Packinghouse Brewing Company, 6421 Central Ave., Suite No. 101-A, Riverside (nor th of Riverside Municipal Airpor t) Information: 951-333-9261, www.pbbeer.com Bio: This is a traditional Irish ale with a deep red color and off-white head; It features a nice session-level ABV of 5.3 percent. It’s also an awardwinning beer, capturing the Bronze Medal at the Great American Beer Festival in 2016. Prior to that prize, the beer had always been popular at Packinghouse, ranking as one of the favorites among the regulars. Birthdate: It has been par t of Packinghouse’s regular rotation since the brewery opened in October 2010. Taste: Think traditional ales one might have found in an American version of an English-style pub. This is a toasty, malt beverage that gives way to flavors of nuts, caramel and toffee. In today’s IPAcrazed, beer-drinking world, it’s easy for an Irish ale to get lost in the shuffle. But this beer is wor th stopping in to try — and its lower-range ABV means it does not pack a wallop. Some reds can be almost bland in taste, but this one does not disappoint.
Razztastic Berliner Where: Route 30 Brewing Company, 9860 Indiana Ave., No. 19, Riverside Information: 951-776-7083, www.route30brewing.com Bio: It’s one of the most colorful beers a hophead will find in the Inland Empire. It’s also one of the most expensive brews Route 30 makes, due to its process and ingredients, including 42 pounds of raspberry puree. The recipe also calls for nonfat Greek yogur t. If someone strolls in and says they’re not much of a beer drinker, the Route 30 crew pours them a Razztastic. Birthdate: It’s been one of the regular beers in the rotation since Route 30 opened its doors on New Year’s Day 2016. In its infancy, brewers Tom Creely and Eric Brummell ran out of Razztastic, disappointing some of the regulars. “In the month or so without it, people would come in and see we didn’t have it and walk right back out the door,” Creely said in early June while doing regular cleaning maintenance on the brewery’s tap system. The young brewers have not made that mistake again, and Razztastic is almost always one of the 10 featured beers in the regular rotation. Taste: Drinking this lollipop-colored beer that comes in a goblet might be as close as it gets to drinking a raspberry sherbet ice cream cone. As eye-popping as its color, the raspberry finish is not assaulting. However, this brew is an acquired taste, since it is in the sour side of the beer spectrum — meaning that it is intentionally acidic or tar t. But it’s a very popular beverage for patrons dealing with all those hot-summer days in the Inland region and, at just 4.2 percent ABV, it was designed as a pleasant, session concoction. 28 | riversidemagazine.com | summer 2017
28
| riversidemagazine.com | summer 2017
t
e
Give our children a
Brighter Future
Installing Solar Electric Systems Since 1988 If expertise, fair pricing, quality products and skilled installation are important to you, look no further than New Day Solar. We have been installing solar electric systems since 1988 and have helped over 3,000 customers switch to solar.
$0 Down Financing Available
• 30% Federal Tax Credit Available • 25 Year Solar Module Warranty • View our Prices online at www.newdaysolar.com
• Honesty • Quality • Integrity
Please Call for a free site Visit
951.927.7652
www.yelp.com
www.NewDaySolar.com CA. Lic. #812958 C-10/C-46
summer 2017 | riversidemagazine.com | 29
at home: outdoor cooking
Fired up for grilling Written by Marni Jameson
I
started salivating the minute the truck pulled up with our new outdoor grill, an electric woodpellet cooker that looks like a cannon and weighs just as much. “Over here, no over here! Maybe in the garage.” I try to steer the poor delivery guy and his gigantic overweight parcel around the patio like an awkward dance partner. He is demonstrating more patience than I deserve. the box lands with a thud. I am eagerly tearing it open before the truck is down the street. I had been waiting for this. For the past year and a half, dC and I had been sentenced to cooking only indoors. today, we were about to join the 75 percent of U.s. adults who own an outdoor grill, according to the Hearth, Patio and Barbecue association. We were like two inmates just released from kitchen jail. I could already smell the wood fire and taste the mesquite-infused chipotle chicken. dC could not assemble the grill — a traeger eastwood 34 — fast enough. after the grill was together, we cooked outdoors every night for a week. We grilled burgers and kabobs. We seared steaks and roasted veggies. We wondered why we had waited so long. Why? Because choosing a backyard barbecue is not as easy as it used to be. do you want gas, charcoal, electric, or the wood-pellet burning variety? What size? What color? Built-in or freestanding? I just want dinner. I did my homework, then let dC pick. and he did. after dC had cooked up a couple excellent meals, I asked for his review. 30 | riversidemagazine.com | summer 2017
30
| riversidemagazine.com | summer 2017
PHOtO COUrtesy OF K alaMazOO OUtdOOr GOUrMet
of the 10 percent of grill owners who have outdoor kitchens, one third plan to add to them during the next few years.
“It’s the best grill I have ever used,” said dC, who has had both fancy gas and charcoal grills before. “I like that you don’t need to worry about a propane tank running out or blowing up, a gas line or a supply of charcoal. I like that all you need is an outlet and wood pellets, which aren’t nearly as messy as charcoal. “I like that you get a smoked-wood flavor and that you can set the temperature like you do on an oven, shut the lid and walk away,” he added. apparently, his reaction echoes the marketplace, where “electric woodpellet grills are the fastest growing segment,” said dan Parrilli, senior merchant of grills for the Home depot. “Consumers love that you can grill, smoke, bake, roast, braise and
barbecue with the same cooker, and set the heat for low and slow or fast and hot.” Beyond this blazing grill trend, america’s passion for outdoor grilling in general is still hot, hot, hot. “Our national pastime for gathering around the grill is strong and showing all indications of continuing to grow,” said Jack Goldman, president of the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue association, in a statement. He attributes the trend to our “continued passion for culinary adventure.” Parrilli also credits the strong interest in shows on the Food Network. as a result, “outdoor chefs are moving way beyond burgers and dogs and are cooking pizzas, poppers and even French toast on their outdoor grills.” as outdoor grilling season starts
REMODELING MADE SIMPLE NO STRESS! NO MESS! NO DEMOLITION!
FREE UNDER MOUNT SINK
WITH PURCHASE OF COUNTER TOPS.
Restrictions apply, see store for details.
FREE FRAMLESS GLASS WITH PURCHASE OF SHOWER OR BATH
Restrictions apply, see store for details.
2 FREE ROLLOUTS OR SPICE PULLOUT
WITH PURCHASE OF KITCHEN CABINET REFACING Restrictions apply, see store for details.
951-465-5783 summer 2017 | riversidemagazine.com | 31
to heat up, I looked into what the hot trends were in a cooking method that dates back to the cavemen — and women — days.
RV Roof Special Starting at $60 per ft. Reg. $80 per ft.
RV WASH & WAX SPECIAL Starting at $250.00 up to 30 ft.
(Oxidation $2-$4 more per ft.) $10 more each additional ft.
Call About Our “RV Paint Special” Services Offered: RV INNOVATORS • RV Roofs • Decal Removal
951-956-4663
• RV Paint • RV Stripes • RV Flooring • Garage Floors 41491 E. Florida Ave., Hemet, CA • Collision Repair • Epoxy Flooring 7:00am-3:30pm Mon.-Fri. • Fiberglass Repair • Spray-On www.mydscoating.com • Wash & Wax Bedliners
No signs of cooling This year, 37 percent of U.S. adults plan to purchase a new grill or smoker, according to the latest Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association survey. Most buyers will be replacing or upgrading their current grills. Of the 10 percent of grill owners who have outdoor kitchens, one third plan to add to them in the next few years. It’s all about flavor Of the grill owners surveyed, 71 percent said improved flavor was the number one reason they used grills.
voted BEST WINDOW COMPANY
However, I think women — with all due respect to the female pit masters out there — aren’t admitting that it’s really about getting the man of the house fired up to cook a little more. Bells and whistles The biggest advancements in outdoor grilling are in accessories, said Parrilli. “Today’s outdoor grills feature side burners, searing burners (a super-heated area for steaks), rotisseries, warming racks, smokers, broiling baskets, vegetable baskets, pizza stones, pizza ovens and oven thermometers. Also new are pans specific for such favorites as grilled cheese sandwiches or jalapeño poppers.
WIT WINDOWS AND DOORS
& BEST DOOR COMPANY
WINDOWS
S ED CO UO RR I S T Y
DOORS Lic #459970
(888) 621-1811
www.witwindowsanddoors.com 32 | riversidemagazine.com | summer 2017
32
| riversidemagazine.com | summer 2017
G
t fa
fo o “ m a r
A t
to y b W o
B
a w
-
o
Game changer The new Bluetooth grill thermometer is Parrilli’s favorite new gadget. “It lets you monitor the food and grill temperature on your phone,” he said. “You place one probe in the meat and one on the grill, and your phone gives you real-time feedback.” Accessories make the outfit In addition to long-handled tongs, turners and gloves, you’ll want grill-cleaning brushes and clean-up blocks. We got a grill cover to protect our grill from the elements. Best improvement Weber has come out with a new infinity ignition switch, which offers a guaranteed
start every time. That promise comes with a 10-year warranty. No more turning on the gas and tossing in a match hoping you don’t blow up. Hottest trend Though electric wood-pellet grills comprised only 2 percent of the outdoor grill market in 2015, 7 percent of prospective grill buyers planned to buy a wood-pellet grill, according to the survey. I guess we are part of that statistic.
FREE
$25 off
Heating Cooling Service vice Call
*Not valid with any other offers or discounts or prior sales. Coupon required at time of service.
Free E For A stimate Equip ll New ment!
®
WARRANTY
STAINMASTER® carpet now offers a LIFETIME® warranty against food and beverage stains, soiling, static-shock and stains caused by pet urine. A warranty you would expect from the most trusted brand in carpet.
*Not valid with any other offers or discounts or prior sales.
66TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL
39 Point Safety Inspection*
LIFETIME
Marni Jameson is the author of two home and lifestyle books, and the newly released “Downsizing the Family Home – What to Save, What to Let Go” (Sterling Publishing 2016). Info: www.marnijameson.com.
#1 Choice in Riverside Service Call With Repair
NEW
$66
*For the First 66 Callers!
carpets by duane 2095 ChiCago avenue • RiveRside
951-784-2640
With this Coupon
1-800-2GET AIR www.2getair.com 1-800-243-8247
www.CarpetsByduaneinc.com Follow us on
CA St. Lic. #890749
summer 2017 | riversidemagazine.com | 33 summer 2017 | riversidemagazine.com |
33
seen
Riverside Community Hospital Reception and Tour
Riverside Community Hospital unveiled its new seven-story patient tower and other projects during a recent VIP reception and open house. More than 300 business leaders and city officials attended the event. The structure boasts 123 private patient rooms, an expanded intensive care unit as well as a new laboratory and cafeteria.
2
1
4
3
6
5
7
8
PHOTO BY CHASE LEL AND
9
10
(1) Suzanne Smith, left, Krista Flores, Sharon Cha, Darla Martinez, Ashley Lamb and Angela Johnson (2) Julie Curtis, left, and Cara Garcia (3) Gigi Villamil, left, Barbara Frank, Kenna Yakinian, Carol Castagnola, Shanala Lincoln and Loranne Agu (4) Barbara Logan, left, Jennie Pauli and Jeff Amend (5) Karina Kilian (6) Todd LaCoze, left, Jamie Kolb, Dr. John Kuri II, Dr. Kevin Kleis, Dr. Christina Pantazopoulos, Dr. Steve Brown, Elle Yost and Dr. Brian Yost (7) Rose Escamillo, left, Sandy Peace, Rudy Acebedo, Mary Lotz and Chuck Maples (8) Jose Torres, left, Dr. Joseph Schneider, Councilman Mike Gardner, Dr. Subbu Nagappan, Riverside Community Hospital CEO Patrick Brilliant, Mayor Rusty Bailey, Dr. Herb Metsch, hospital COO Dan Bowers and Andrew Walcker (9) Stephanie Spence, left, Eric Cruz, Wendy McEuen, Samantha Sherlock, Shannon Landis, Rachael Roa and Patti Navaro (10) Christina Ramirez, left, Dr. Si Nguyen, his daughters, Sage and Aubrey Nguyen, Trisha Pitte and Maria Alcantara Ph o t o s by M a r k D u s t i n
34 | riversidemagazine.com | summer 2017
34
| riversidemagazine.com | summer 2017
� Ž   ‚ ª Š Š
€�
¤Œ Â&#x;’‰
‚ƒ�
„ ¯ „ „
ÂŚ
Â&#x;Â&#x;
¨¨•—–Ž“” §Š£‰ •’‰Ž“”¼
Â&#x;Â&#x;
’›• •’‰Ž“” ÂŽÂ‡ÂŒÂĽ
¤“ ÂŠÂŁÂŒÂ• •œ’Ž‰Œ
’›• Š“ –™• ˆ’–•Œ– –•—™“ŠˆŠ”‹
Â&#x;Â&#x;
Â&#x;žœ•‰Ž•“—• •––•‰ •’‰Ž“”† Â?Š‰‰•—–Ž›• ™•’‰Ž“” šŽ–™ ˜Š‰• —ˆ’‰Ž–‹ •––•‰ •’‰Ž“” Ž“ Â’ ‘ŠŽŒ‹ Š‰ˆ‡†
‚�
‘Š ˜Š‰• ••‡¢’—¥
Â&#x;Â›Â’ÂˆÂŁÂ’Â–ÂŽÂŠÂ“
Â’––•‰Ž•Œ
� � ‚„�…�„ƒ�ƒ‚
�€ �   � �� �
Â
FREE
Sliding Glass Door (up to 72x80) with purchase and installation of all the existing windows and sliding doors in your house.* *Restrictions apply. Call for Details. *Minimum purchase required *Offers can not be combined
*Dog Door insert Optional, not included in offer.
Ameristar did a great job replacing 26 windows and a sliding patio door for us, and they did it all in one day. – Linda C. / Chino, CA
Custom Made Vinyl Replacement Windows & Sliding Doors We are the Factory and We Sell Direct to the Homeowner (Products are made in Southern California)
We manufacture, install, and stand behind our products!
ÂŽ
951-354-2711 Visit our Factory & Showroom located at: 3453 Chicago Ave, Riverside, CA 92507 100% FINANCING OAC
www.ameristarwindows.com
summer 2017 |  riversidemagazine.com  | 35
seen Animal lovers recently brought their pets – dogs, mostly, but others as well – to Fairmount Park for the 25th annual Walk with the Animals, a benefit for the Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center. The facility works to pair cats and dogs with owners who can give them loving homes.
Walk with the Animals 1
2
4
3
6
5
(1) DeeAnn Para, left, Matt Friedlander, Jason Rae and Dr. Paige Zellerbcah D.D.S. (2) Caitlin, left, and Carleee Carlson with miniature horse DeDe (3) Ruth Smith, left, Barbara Purvis and Sue Kinsinger (4) Carrie Ridgeway and Scott Ditfurth (5) Christine Ramirez, left, Lori Rich, Christine Langdon and Shira Rich (6) Katie Pickett and Officer K. Feimer Ph o t o s by Fr a n k Pe r e z
SAve The dATe CHARITABLE EVENTS
We Make
Summer RVing Easy!
Mobile RV Wash & Wax
We Come To You! Call for Details
Full Service RV Repair Center
• Roof/Structural Repair • Decal Removal & Re-paint • Full Body Paint • Fiberglass Repair • Flooring/Remodel • Awning Replacement • Paint Repair & Color-Matching • Extended Warranties • Fiberglass Checking Repair • Generator Services and more…
Call Today! 951-526-9089 447 W. ESPLANADE AVE., SUITE 447, HEMET
#1 Choice in RV Roofing
Southern California’s RV Specialists
WWW.YANEZRV.COM • INSURANCE CLAIMS WELCOME
LIVING TRUST LIMITED TIME OFFER NOW JUST
379
$
For singles/individuals
$100 additional for married couples
All Document are prepared for you by Our Attorney Not a Paralegal.
6809 Indiana Ave. #130 Riverside, CA 92506 10832 Laurel Street, Suite 201 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
36 | riversidemagazine.com | summer 2017
36
| riversidemagazine.com | summer 2017
Living Trust Includes: • Certification of Trust • Pour-over Will • Living Trust • Power of Attorney for Finances We also do Trust & Probate Administration Mark Lansing, Attorney at law: CA BAR # 297079
909.945.2263 866.213.2242 Expires 07/22/2017
July 15 — All-you-can-eat pancake breakfast to benefit Teen Challenge. Benedict Castle, 5445 Chicago Ave., Riverside; 7-10:30 a.m.; 951-683-4241, www.teenchallenge.org. July 15 — Sixth annual installation and awards gala, presented by the Richard T. Fields Bar Association. Keynote speaker Carol D. Codrington, associate justice, California Court of Appeal Fourth District. Marriott, 3400 Market St., Riverside; 6-10 p.m.; $85$850; email RTFieldsgala@gmail. com; www.rtfieldsbar.org Aug. 26 — A Night in Havana, the annual Riverside Medical Clinic Charitable Foundation dinner and auction. Event features a Cuban-inspired theme and gourmet dinner; silent and live auctions; live music and dancing. $100 per person, $190 per couple, $750 for a table of eight. Victoria
Club, 2521 Arroyo Drive, Riverside; 6-10 p.m.; 951-682-2753 or email rmccf.info@RMCcharity.org; rmccharity.org/dinner-auction. September date TBA — Annual Golf Classic, presented by the Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce. 951-683-7100; www.riverside-chamber.com Sept. 30 — Inland Empire Heart & Stroke Walk to benefit the American Heart Association, with a 3.1-mile walk/run and 1-mile optional survivor route. Rancho Jurupa Park, 4800 Crestmore Road, Jurupa Valley; registration 7 a.m., walk starts at 9:30 a.m.; 951-384-7740; www.ieheartwalk.org. Oct. 1 — Tenth annual Believe Walk, to celebrate and honor cancer survivors during an event that benefits Inland Empire organizations supporting cancer patients and their families. Online registration closes Sept. 15. Downtown Redlands; www.believeinlandempire.com.
seen
Riverside Area Rape Crisis Center Auction & Dinner Gala
Riverside Area Rape Crisis Center recently held it 36th annual Auction & Dinner Gala, hosted by retired Press-Enterprise columnist Dan Bernstein at the Victoria Club in Riverside. Paul Gill of Ruhnau Ruhnau Clarke and NBC4’s Colleen Williams were hosts for the live auction. Proceeds will support RARCC services for sexual assault survivors and outreach programs to community groups and schools throughout western Riverside County. Information: rarcc.org 3
1
2
4
5
6
(1) Phil Rizzo, left, Jan Zuppardo and Mike Greenawalt (2) Virginia and Charles Field (3) Steve and Karen Hollaway (4) Nancy and Bob Probizanski (5) Amy Harrison, left, and Claudia Young (6) Roger and Peggy Luebs Ph o t o s by S t e p h a ny B r owe r, c o u r t e s y R i ve r s i d e A r e a R a p e C r i s i s C e n t e r
Quality, Integrity, and Expertise since 1961 Certified Gemologist Appraiser Custom Designs Rare Gems
We purchase and sell fine estate jewelry
Now at the Canyon Crest Towne Centre
at Canyon Crest, next to Rite Aide 951.682~2325 summer 2017 | riversidemagazine.com | 37 summer 2017 | riversidemagazine.com |
37
MUSEUMS Vintage trolleys are available to ride at the Orange Empire Railway Museum in Perris. FILE PhoTo
School your kids on fun Written by Michelle Mills and Jerry Rice
W
ITh SChooLS ouT for the summer, parents need help. Visiting a museum is one way to stave off cries of “I’m bored” and keep children’s minds sharp. here are four options: Riverside Art Museum Museum engagement activities involve games that can be played with fellow visitors throughout the museum. In the Tell Your Story series (Saturdays and Sundays through July 29), Karen Rae Kraut will perform family tales — some tall, some true — developed during all-ages workshops. And youngsters may enjoy taking an art class, available mornings and afternoons this summer. Want to take the RAM experience home? Ask for an ARTventure Pack that includes an activity book. 38 | riversidemagazine.com | summer 2017
38
| riversidemagazine.com | summer 2017
3425 Mission Inn Ave.; 951-684-7111; www.riversideartmuseum.org
Riverside Metropolitan Museum The museum’s Nature Lab has a collection of living vertebrates and invertebrates, many of whicch can be found in the Riverside region. Enjoy hands-on activities and watch the attendants feed and care for the animals. Note the City Council will soon decide whether to close the museum to renovate the 1912 building it occupies. 3580 Mission Inn Ave.; 951-826-5273; www.riversideca.gov/museum
Jurupa Valley Discovery Center Nine acres of botanical gardens with dinosaur sculptures. Also, the Ruth and Sam Kirkby Earth Science Museum has dinosaur eggs, fossils, Native American artifacts, rocks, gems and more. Geared for ages 12 and younger. 7621 Granite Hill Drive, Riverside; 951-685-5818; www.jmdc.org
Orange Empire Railway Museum Wander through barns filled with locomotives, passenger and freight cars, streetcars, interurban cars, artifacts and model trains. Rides available on select trolleys and trains 11 a.m.-5 p.m. weekends and holidays. 2201 South A St., Perris; 951-943-3030; www.oerm.org
bby was born to a mother who was HIV positive. Her adoptive mother did not know what the future would hold for Abby’s health. The only thing she could do is hope. Through our Vision 2020 campaign, we are embarking on a journey to give hope, provide cures and save the lives of our youngest patients by building a new children’s hospital tower. Give today to help us build hope for kids like Abby. Visit us on the web at GiveVision2020.org and make your pledge today.
CATCH A GAME EACH WEEK High School Football
Three Great Ways to Watch YouTube.com /CityofRiverside Subscribe and be the first to know about the great things happening across the City!
WatchRiverside.com
Watch from the comfort of your home
Watch your favorite shows 24/7 online.
Schedule will be posted in August
AT&T: Channel 99 Charter: Channel 3 Frontier: Channel 21