Delicate hues, art deco stylings come to life in theater`s renewal

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OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
Take a long ride from
the mountains to the sea
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cover story
The Pomona Fox Theater, where the likes of Bob
Hope and Shirley Temple once performed, is ready
once again for its close-up after an extensive
makeover. Go behind the curtains and see what
makes the Fox such a special venue. Page 8
GOLF WITH BENEFITS
Take a swing at helping
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also
Can’t Miss events 10;
Arts & Culture calendar 11;
Wine 37; Seen 60
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PLAY IN THE SAND
Glamis Dunes attracts
fun-loving off-roaders
Cover photo by Priscilla Iezzi
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BEAUTIFUL BRIDES
Tips for getting makeup
just right for the big day
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At-risk kids have
a strong supporter
go & do
trends
taste
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EATS THAT ARE A TREAT
The staff at Spaggi’s
makes every visit special
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hours. A Diagnostic Imaging Center featuring 3Tesla MRI—the most advanced
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as well as 64-slice CT Scans and digital mammography for sharper, clearer images.
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Even a busy schedule of Community Health Education classes.
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from the editor
Collectors at heart
W
hether we recognize it or not, people are by nature collectors.
Each of us finds our own level. Some savor, cherish and record
family occasions; others acquire tools, flowers, cards, cars, clothes,
shoes, music – even electronic files and Facebook
friends. It may be our way of establishing our own
sense of self in a transient world.
Some collections are small. Some are large and
reflect a passion that reveals hidden qualities
the community didn’t know or forgot existed.
That’s the feeling one gets when talking with
Jerry Tessier and touring the soon-to-be-unveiled
Fox Theater. The place is intimate and inspiring in
the same moment. Lovely muted shades and classic
murals reveal an architectural style still as charming
today as it was in the 1940s.
And it’s hard not to chuckle finding the old
Pomona Progress conference room door installed
in the fifth floor of the Founders Building, also
owned and operated by the Tessiers. It seems they value classics; the family has
been collecting and restoring old buildings in downtown Pomona for years.
From that cue, we came to our cover for this issue. Alejandra Tessier,
who helped supervise restoration crews working on the theater project and is the
wife of Ed Tessier, agreed to bring out a gown for a photo shoot on the new
balcony next to the Fox Theater tower.
Our photographer, Priscilla Iezzi, added search lights and old-style tinting
to yield a ’40s-style tribute to the unveiling of this local gem of architecture and
the celebration of the Fox First Night preview in mid-April. More on the
theater inside.
Also under the heading of collections are some of this issue’s ideas for your
use and enjoyment: what to see and do on a Las Vegas getaway, Ed Begley Jr.’s
suggestions for greener living, recipes from chefs Henry Gonzalez and Martin
Felix, a guide to wine shops and even beauty tips for brides.
Spring, of course, gives rise to other passions. The warm sunshine beckons
us to step outside and enjoy days that are cool and often clear. It’s the perfect time
to plant and garden and get outside just for the joy of it. So take a ride along
the Santa Ana River Trail, see the Glamis dunes, explore the local forests,
or watch professional bicyclists tour Redlands – but most of all, seize this day,
it won’t come again.
Don Sproul
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Downtown
Pomona’s
Classic beauty
Delicate hues,
art deco stylings
come to life in
theater’s renewal
Photo by Jennifer Cappuccio Maher
Jerry Tessier, president of Arteco Partners of Pomona,
points out one of the theater’s murals.
By SUZANNE SPROUL
S
he’s weathered a flood, economic
downturns and neglect — and it showed.
Today, the Pomona Fox Theater is
back, and she’s never looked better.
Renovations are revitalizing the downtown venue
that once hosted Hollywood premieres and the
radio shows of Bob Hope, Desi Arnaz and Shirley
Temple. She’s gotten a much-needed facelift and is
ready to be center stage.
Arteco Partners and Glasshouse Inc. bought the
building in 2008 with the idea of breathing life
into the old girl. Work continues on the historic
art deco structure, which originally opened on
April 24, 1931, to enthusiastic theater lovers. She
was considered an entertainment palace back in
her day, catering to the needs and whims of the
state’s burgeoning film industry. It cost $350,000
to build and equip her with the latest technology,
including elaborate projection and sound systems
and air-conditioning.
Arteco Partners of Pomona specializes in historic
and arts-themed redevelopment. In fact, company
offices are located across the street from the Fox.
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Tremendous care has been taken with
all aspects of the project. Delicate murals
have been repaired. Elaborate ornamental
ironwork refurbished. Additions are being
made in order to introduce the theater
to a new generation of patrons.
When completed, the Fox will house an
elegant restaurant, full-service upscale bar,
eight separate entertainment rooms,
including rooftop balconies, and an
auditorium ready to welcome 2,000 guests.
Alejandra Tessier is a project manager.
She and Arteco Partners principals Jerry
and Ed Tessier are responsible for the
historic updates. She has spent months
walking through the building, overseeing
work crews and making sure attention
is given to every detail.
“This is an historical building and
it has a history that needs to be shared,”
Alejandra Tessier said. “We do not like
seeing history fade away. The theater has
such beauty. The architectural design and
detail are wonderful. It has character and
character is worth saving. I hope the
community comes together to enjoy her.”
The Pomona Fox Theater will reopen
as a piece of the city’s living history.
Designated a National Historic Landmark,
it will connect past and present, while
serving as yet another vital link in the
restoration of downtown Pomona.
In order to mark her 78th birthday
and to give the community a glimpse
of wonderful things to come, the Friends
of the Pomona Fox is throwing a grand
opening sneak preview fundraiser on
Saturday, April 18. The festive evening,
called Fox First Night, will start with
a reception at 6 p.m. Tickets are $135
per person. Saffron’s is handling the
dinner menu.
‘This is an historical
building and it has
a history that needs
to be shared.’
— Alejandra Tessier
Three-time Tony Award recipient and
Broadway performer Carol Channing will
be a special guest. Local historian Charles
Phoenix will be the emcee. The streets
around the theater will be closed for the
gala and the reception will be held in the
adjacent side alley, now reconfigured into
a lovely outdoor patio.
“The Friends of the Pomona Fox want
this gala to help recreate the beauty of
this facility, but also to raise money for
educational programs and to keep the
history of the building intact,” said Mike
Schowalter, chairman of the nonprofit
Friends of the Pomona Fox. “Our first goal
is to have a new, old ticket booth, restoring
what we can. We also will be showing
part of a documentary being filmed about
restoring the Fox. We are looking for
anyone who might have memorabilia,
photos — anything. Old ticket stubs.
Old playbills. Ultimately, we want to
reintroduce and re-establish the theater’s
link to Hollywood.”
Since the structure is an historic
landmark, the project has closely adhered
to local, state and national guidelines.
Schowalter couldn’t be happier with the
results. “We are trying to recreate history
and that’s exciting,” he added.
Photo by Jennifer Cappuccio Maher
A construction worker climbs the staircase in
the lobby.
The Fox is being restored so she can
regain her place in metro Pomona’s life.
Later this month, she will host the
Smogdance Film Festival. In May, the
theater will open its doors to a free
Sunday afternoon Family Film Festival
and will welcome the Pomona Rotary’s
annual art auction fundraiser.
Fox First Night
Where: Pomona Fox Theater
114 W. Third St., Pomona
When: April 18; 6 p.m. reception, 7 p.m. dinner.
Why: To re-introduce the historic 1931 theater to
the community and to help the nonprofit
Friends of the Pomona Fox raise money for
educational programs.
Information: 909-753-7903, www.pomonafox.org
Tessier is in the process of restoring the
interior of the Fox Theater to its original
1931 style and color.
Photo by Will Lester
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W H AT TO S E E & D O
COACHELLA APRIL 17-19 – Annual
music and ar ts festival,
this year featuring Paul
McCar tney, The Killers,
The Cure, My Bloody
Valentine and many
more. Empire Polo Field,
81-800 Avenue 51, Indio;
gates open 11 a.m. each
day; $99 single day,
$269 all three days;
www.coachella.com.
MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL It’s time to call “batter up” as the
Rancho Cucamonga Quakes, Inland Empire 66ers
and other minor league teams open the 2009
season. The 66ers host the Quakes at Arrowhead
Credit Union Park, 280 S. E St., San Bernardino;
7:05 p.m.; $6-$10; 909-888-9922,
www.ie66ers.com. The Quakes’ home
opener is April 13 against the Visalia
Rawhide. The Epicenter, 8408
Rochester Ave., Rancho Cucamonga;
7:05 p.m.; $6-$12; 909-481-5000,
www.rcquakes.com.
APRIL 9 –
LEMON FESTIVAL APRIL 25-27 – Lemon lovers and others unite at the 12th annual
celebration of lemons — and Upland’s role in the citrus industry
— with dozens of carnival rides, ar ts and crafts, food and business
vendors and enter tainment. Six square blocks of downtown
Upland; noon to 9 p.m. April 25, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
April 26, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 27; free admission;
909-949-4499, www.historicdowntownupland.com.
PARTY PARADE 2009 THROUGH APRIL 5 – The Claremont Community
Foundation and friends are raising money for a
variety of impor tant causes through a series of
fun events — a poker par ty, Belgium beer tasting,
an old-fashioned hoedown and more. Proceeds
go into the foundation’s operating budget, and
surpluses are used for grants in the community.
Various locations; costs vary according to the par ty;
909-398-1060, www.claremontfoundation.org.
SPRING PLANT SALE APRIL 4 – Choose from plants that are well-adapted to
spring planting. There will be a large selection of irises,
coralbells, sages and bunch grasses, along with many
other hard-to-find and unusual treasures. Rancho Santa
Ana Botanic Garden, 1500 N. College Ave., Claremont;
10 a.m.-2 p.m., with a 60-minute members’ preview
star ting at 9 a.m.; 909-625-8767, www.rsabg.org.
arts&culture
T H E C A L E N DA R
‘PATCHWORK’
THROUGH APRIL 4 –
Ar tists Bennett Bean,
Thomas Hoadley, Beverly Crist, Geoffrey
Swindell, Peter Kuentzel and Nick Bernard
present their ceramic works. Armstrong’s
Gallery, 150 E. Third St., Pomona; 9 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays;
909-623-6464.
GADGETS AND GIZMOS
Learn how inventions and
innovations — from the dawn of the industrial
age to the 1950s — came together. San
Bernardino County Museum, 2024 N. Orange
Tree Lane, Redlands; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesdays through Sundays and holiday
Mondays; $6 adults, $5 students and seniors,
$4 for children ages 5 to 12; 909-307-2669,
www.sbcountymuseum.org.
THROUGH NOV. 1 –
PLAIN WHITE T’s
MARCH 31 – In concer t with Vedera
and Danger Radio. The Glass House,
200 W. Second St., Pomona; 7 p.m.; $15;
909-865-3802, www.theglasshouse.us.
Also: The Haunted, April 2; Facedown Fest,
April 4; Autolux, April 5; Del Tha Funky
Homosapien, April 9; Silversun Pickups,
April 12; Jenny Lewis, April 13; TV on the
Radio, April 14; Conor Oberst and the Mystic
Valley Band, April 15; The Black Keys, April 16;
The Presets, April 20; The Devil Wears Prada,
April 23; Black Kids Mates of State, April 24;
Black Lips, May 2; Dredg, May 8; Unbroken,
Swing Kids, Under tow, Jenny Piccolo and
Threadbare, May 9; Opeth, May 15;
Cornelius, May 16; Grouch Eligh, May 18;
The Kills, May 21.
DISNEY ON ICE
APRIL 1-5 – Mickey and Minnie Mouse join
Buzz Lightyear, Snow White and other friends
for a Disneyland Adventure on ice. Citizens
Business Bank Arena, 4000 E. Ontario Center
Parkway, Ontario; 7:30 p.m. April 1-4, noon
and 3:30 p.m. April 4, and 1 and 5 p.m.
April 5; $14-$60; 909-244-5600,
www.cbbankarena.com. Also: Vicente
Fernandez, May 22; Andre Rieu and His
Johann Strauss Orchestra, June 20; Star Magic
world concer t tour, June 27.
‘ALTAR BOYZ’
APRIL 4 – A musical-comedy spoof, which
tells the story of a fictitious Christian boyband on the last night of their national Raise
the Praise tour. Lewis Family Playhouse, 12505
Cultural Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga;
3 and 8 p.m.; $37.50; 909-477-2752,
www.lewisfamilyplayhouse.com.
DOWNTOWN STREET JAM
APRIL 11 – A Little on the Side, Latin Soul Connection, The Debonaires, The Skeletones and
Voodoo Glow Skulls (pictured) will perform at the first in a series of free concer ts taking
place the second Saturday of each month. All concer ts will feature popular bands from
around the Inland Empire. Music stage at Orange and Ninth streets, Riverside; 2-9 p.m.;
951-341-6550, www.riversidedowntown.org.
Also: “Ferdinand The Bull,” April 18-May 2;
The Rat Pack, May 8; “Mama’s Night Out,”
stand-up comedy evening with audience
par ticipation, May 9; “Steel Magnolias,” slice
of life in Louisiana that revolves around
Truvy’s beauty salon, May 22-31.
‘DAYS OF THE VINE’
Event honoring the valley’s families
and vineyards, past and present, with wine
tasting, hors d’oeuvres, the works of several
ar titsts, ar tifacts from local vineyards and
wineries. Cooper Regional History Museum,
217 A St., Upland; 5 p.m.; $20;
909-982-8010, www.coopermuseum.org.
APRIL 4 –
‘THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK’
APRIL 4 – The story of how Anne Frank and
her family hid from persecution by the Nazis
during World War II. California Theatre
of the Performing Ar ts, 562 W. Four th St.,
San Bernardino; 2 and 8 p.m.; $33-$45;
909-663-2293, www.californiatheatre.net.
Also: “The Producers,” April 7-12; “Dir ty
Rotten Scoundrels,” April 16-19; “Menopause:
The Musical,” May 14-17.
‘THE GREAT OUTDOORS’
A Family Day open for all ages with
ar t activities, storytelling, face-painting and
more. Wignall Museum at Chaffey College,
5885 Haven Ave., Rancho Cucamonga;
noon to 4 p.m.; free; 909-652-6492,
www.chaffey.edu/wignallgallery.
APRIL 4 –
WORLD OF DANCE
billed as the largest urban dance
and hip hop competition on the West Coast.
All ages welcome. Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley
Ave., Pomona; 3 p.m.; 909-623-3111,
www.worldofdancetour.com.
APRIL 4 –It’s
BRUCE JINGLES
Comedian talks about everything
from his teenage years in a Latin community
to his several mishaps with the law. Ontario
Improv, 4555 Mills Circle, Ontario; 8 p.m.; $10;
909-484-5411, www.ontarioimprov.com. Also:
Maronzo Vance, April 8-11; Vagina Dialogues,
April 15; Ralph Harris, April 16-19; Eric
Schwar tz, April 21; The Dir ty Show, April 22;
Dominique & Jay Phillips, April 23; Jamie
Kennedy, April 24-25; Jamie Kennedy
APRIL 7 –
11
(Cal State San Bernardino fundraiser),
April 26; Geoff Keith, April 28; D.L. Hughley,
May 1-3; Brian Haner, May 5; Steve Byrne,
May 6-10; Pablo Francisco, May 14-17.
MEET THE MUSEUM PARTY
APRIL 10 – Eat, drink and par ty for ar t’s sake
during the four th annual membership drive
event, with a DJ spinning music and
bar tenders pouring premium vodkas and wine.
Palm Springs Ar t Museum, 101 Museum Drive,
Palm Springs; 6 p.m.; $40 or free with oneyear museum membership; 760-322-4800,
www.psmuseum.org.
‘NEW BEGINNING’
APRIL 11-26 – The latest monthly show by the
Pomona Valley Ar t Association. Pomona Valley
Ar t Association, 300-A S. Thomas St.,
Pomona; 909-469-1599, http://pvaa.net.
Also: “Wild About Nature,” May 9-31.
BOXING
APRIL 16 – Fight card includes female
bantamweight Kaliesha West of Moreno
Valley. She puts her 10-1 record on the line
for a chance at the San Manuel Belt. San
Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino, 777 San
Manuel Blvd., Highland; 7:30 p.m.; $35-$50;
800-359-2464, www.sanmanuel.com.
‘RAMONA’
Gorgonio Avenue; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; free;
951-922-0500, www.banningculturalalliance.org.
– The story of the many
struggles of early Californians. Now in its
86th year, it’s the nation’s longest-running
drama. Ramona Bowl Amphitheater,
27400 Ramona Bowl Road, Hemet; 4 p.m.
April 18-19, 25-26 and May 2; $19-$49;
800-645-4465, 951-658-2695,
www.ramonabowl.com.
APRIL 18-MAY 2
TOGETHER AGAIN CONCERT
– Concer t featuring Brenton Wood,
Tierra, El Chicano and more. San Bernardino
Valley College, 701 S. Mt. Vernon Ave.,
San Bernardino; noon to 5:30 p.m.; $25;
http://bookstore.valleycollege.edu.
APRIL 25
BB KING
– Blues legend performs in concer t.
Morongo Casino Resor t and Spa,
49500 Seminole Drive, Cabazon; 7:30 p.m.;
800-222-4499, www.morongocasinoresor t.
com. Also: Ramon Ayala, April 18; UB40,
April 25; Los Temerarios, May 8; Bill Cosby,
May 9; Intocable, June 27.
STAGECOACH FESTIVAL
– After Coachella clears out,
country music fans will enjoy headliners Kenny
Chesney, Brad Paisley, Reba, Kid Rock, Little
Big Town and other performers. Empire Polo
Field, 81-800 Avenue 51, Indio; $79 for a
single day, $99 weekend pass; gates open at
noon each day; www.stagecoachfestival.com.
ANDREW YORK
APRIL 19 – Concer t by the Grammy-award
winning guitarist. Lake Arrowhead Country
Club, 250 Golf Course Road, Lake
Arrowhead; 4 p.m.; tickets star t at $25;
909-337-4296.
LOS LOBOS
APRIL 29 – Enjoy an evening of the East Los
Angeles band’s biggest hits. California Theatre
San Bernardino; 8 p.m.; $35-$65;
APRIL 19
ART HOP 2009
– A fun-filled celebration of ar t and
culture will take over downtown Banning.
Bring the family. Ramsey Street at San
APRIL 25
APRIL 25-26
CONCIERTO PARA LAS MADRES
– Sinfonia Mexicana concer t featuring
Mariachi King Jose Hernandez and his Sol de
Mexico, Angeles Ochoa and the Grandeza
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909-884-3228, www.sinfoniamexicana.com.
DEAFNATION EXPO 2009
MAY 2 – Exhibits, seminars and workshops, as
well as enter tainment for all ages. Fairplex,
1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona; 9 a.m.; free;
http://deafnation.com.
CARLOS MENCIA
– See what’s on the mind of Mencia.
San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino,
777 San Manuel Blvd., Highland; 7:30 p.m.;
$45-$65; 800-359-2464, www.sanmanuel.com.
Also: Divas 4 Divas, May 14; Legends of Hip
Hop (MC Hammer, Slick Rock, Coolio and
Tone Loc), May 21.
MAY 7
BIKEATHON & FUN RUN
– Join the Friends of the Pacific Electric
Trail for their four th-annual outing.
Rancho Cucamonga Central Park, 11200 Base
Line Road, Rancho Cucamonga; 8 a.m.;
$25 in advance, $30 on the day of the event;
909-437-8651.
MAY 9
HOMETOWN JAMBOREE
– An ol’ fashioned dance and dinner
with special performances and a few surprises
along the way. Riley’s at Los Rios Rancho,
39611 S. Oak Glen Road, Oak Glen; 6 p.m.;
$15 adults, $10 children; 909-797-1005.
MAY 2
JENNI RIVERA
MAY 3 – In concer t with Banda Recodo. The
Arena at Soboba Casino, 23333 Soboba Road,
San Jacinto; 4 p.m.; $40-$75; 866-476-2622,
www.soboba.net.
MOVIE, STAGE MUSIC
– Inland Valley Symphony Orchestra
performs Hollywood and Broadway showstoppers. California Theatre, 562 W. Four th
St., San Bernardino; 2 p.m.; 909-663-2293,
www.inlandvalleysymphony.org.
SAN BERNARDINO SYMPHONY
– Orchestra concludes its 80th season
with a performance of Gustav Mahler’s
Symphony No. 5 in C-Sharp Minor. California
Theatre, 562 W. Four th St., San Bernardino;
8 p.m.; $20-$55 general admission,
$10 students; 909-381-5388,
www.sanbernardinosymphony.org.
MAY 9
MAY 3
BLUEGRASS IN THE SPRING
FESTIVAL
MAY 9-10 – Bluegrass, Etc., Stuck in Reverse
and other bluegrass bands will perform, plus
food, games and other family friendly
activities. Calico Ghost Town, 36600 Ghost
Town Road, Yermo; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; $10
adults, $5 ages 6-15 each day; 760-254-2122,
www.calicotown.com.
THE BEACH BOYS
MAY 10 – Veteran band comes Inland to
perform classic surf sounds. California Theatre
San Bernardino; 3 p.m.; $45-$99;
‘AN ENDURING LEGACY’
MAY 20-SEPT. 27 – New acquisitions to the
permanent collection. Opening reception
May 30. Claremont Museum of Ar t, 536 W.
First St., Claremont; 909-621-3200,
http://claremontmuseum.org. Also: “Ten
Pound Ape: Your Mother was Beautiful Once,”
May 19-Sept. 27
NATIONAL ORANGE SHOW
– A Memorial Day weekend of fun,
enter tainment and more suitable for the
whole family. National Orange Show, 689 S. E
St., San Bernardino; 4 to 10 p.m. May 21-22,
11 a.m. to 10 p.m. May 23-25; $8 adults,
$5 ages 6 to 12 and seniors; www.
nationalorangeshow.com.
MAY 21-25
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profile | music
Right with the rhythm
By LUANNE J. HUNT
W
hen he was a teenager,
C.G. Ryche remembers
telling his family and
friends that he wanted to be a rock
star. Few took him seriously.
And while the percussionist and
songwriter admits he hasn’t had the
last laugh yet, his success has put an
end to the negativity. Ryche has
played on recordings for Disney
movies and the NFL, plus performed
for thousands of fans at drum
festivals around the world.
Not bad for a high school dropout
with his head in the clouds.
“People told me I was living in a
dreamland,” said Ryche, 40.
Inspired by Ozzy Osbourne’s
drummer Tommy Aldridge, Ryche
taught himself to play on his father’s
drum set. After dropping out of
Redlands High School, Ryche played
in two Christian heavy metal bands,
Holy Rite and Iron Wrath.
Eventually, he grew tired of heavy
metal and moved on to giving drum
lessons and producing music for
other artists.
Ryche also started studying other
styles of percussion with some of the
top players in the world.
“I fell in love with Afro-Cuban,
African, Brazilian and Japanese
rhythms,” said Ryche, a Rancho
Cucamonga resident who has
released three independent CDs.
In 2000, Ryche paired with local
guitarist Benise and honed his new
drumming skills playing on street
corners, at county fairs and in
Borders bookstores. As time went
on, he added more players to his act.
Ryche’s audience grew, inspiring him
to create the musical extravaganza
“Echoes of Silence.”
He describes the production as
a musical journey that pushes the
boundaries of sight, sound and
imagination. Each song is
highlighted by various types of
drumming styles performed by
Ryche and a 10-man, multi-cultural
drum line.
It’s a smaller entourage when
Ryche appears at places like
Redlands Market Night. But one
thing never changes — the music.
“I’m not about having a cookiecutter sound just to appease the
record industry,” Ryche said. “I have
taken all of my influences and
put together something that is
uniquely me. I’m hoping to break
some new ground.”
Upcoming C.G. Ryche performances
April 2: Redlands Market Night, Eighth Street; 6-9 p.m.
April 19: Town Square, Victoria Gardens, Rancho Cucamonga; noon-6 p.m.
May 7: Redlands Market Night, Eighth Street; 6-9 p.m.
May 17: Chaffey Town Square, Victoria Gardens, Rancho Cucamonga;
noon-6 p.m.
May 30: OC Pavilion Performing Arts Theater, 801 N. Main St.,
Santa Ana; 8 p.m.
Information: www.cgryche.com
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The show is broadcast locally on
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Greene’s personal motto is “Life is a
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Telles, a San Diego State sophomore,
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reporting competition. She and her San
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Huse, finished in the top three in the
nation.
As a reward, they got to walk the red
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Joel Greene interviews student Chloe Smith during the filming of “Curiosity Quest.”
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Telles interviewed Academy officials,
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“We welcome everyone to go along with
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— Suzanne Sproul
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Telles also went to the Governor’s Ball.
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Racers are gearing up for the
25th annual Redlands Bicycle Classic
on March 26-29. The event will
attract nearly 300 professional
cyclists from around the world and
thousands of spectators.
One of the pros, Neil Shirley, a
member of the Kelly Benefit
Strategies team, will be making his
sixth appearance at the RBC.
“I look forward to racing in
Redlands every year because my
family can come out,” says Shirley,
who lives in the San Diego area.
“There’s a lot of people cheering for
me so it’s super motivating.
“It’s also my first big race of the
season, and I always like to start off
well because it sets the tone for the
whole season.”
Besides the professional
competition, there will be a number
of races and recreational rides open
to all skill levels. Information about
the Rotary Rides, School Duel and
public races can be found on the
RBC Web site,
www.redlandsclassic.com.
There will be 26 public races,
including a 50-yard dash for riders as
young as 3 years old on tricycles.
— Jerry Rice
Head of the class
Batman and Joker, Tinkerbell and
Captain Hook, Helen of Troy and
Medusa, Alice in Wonderland and the
Queen of Hearts. What do these
characters have in common?
They’ll share center stage April 18 at
the Assistance League of San Bernardino’s
Signature Headdress Ball, which is
themed “Heroes and Villains.”
Now in its 48th year, the heady affair
is touted as “a cross between a Las Vegas
revue and the local PTA.”
The Assistance League’s biggest and
best fundraiser of the year, the glitzy
Headdress Ball showcases models
balancing custom-designed headdresses
— some 10 to 20 feet tall and weighing
as much as 50 pounds.
“I’m very fortunate my designer and
choreographer are the same person —
Randy Davis,” said Ruth Sandlin of
Running Springs, one of eight models
in this year’s show. “I’m impressed with
all the people around me.”
Sandlin, who makes her modeling
debut this year as Helen of Troy, is slated
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president beginning in June.
There will be two times for audiences
to enjoy the heady fun.
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elaborate choreographed presentation,
dinner and a silent auction.
A special matinee performance, which
includes lunch and the presentation of
headdresses, is set for earlier in the day.
Proceeds will benefit the children of
San Bernardino through the support and
funding of the Earl R. Crane Children’s
Dental Health Center, and Operation
School Bell, a program that provides
clothing for needy children.
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of the city helping kids there.”
— Michel Nolan
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The long ride
Slowly rolling toward completion,
the Santa Ana River Trail will give bikers,
others a path from the mountains to the sea
By MICHAEL J. SORBA
T
he Santa Ana River Trail
has been described as a haven.
It’s a place far removed from
the surroundings we’re used to.
Of course, that’s the key to the trail’s
appeal — close to home, yet very different
from the concrete jungles we normally
navigate.
“You don’t realize how much nature and
beauty there is until you get out on the
trail,” said Bob Mitchell, an avid cyclist
and member of the San Bernardino County
Trails and Greenway Committee.
“You’re in the middle of a city, and all
of a sudden you’re in the middle of a
bicycle trail and you feel like you’re in
the middle of nature.”
As a committee member, Mitchell has
been instrumental in planning the trail
and clearing the enormous amount
red tape involved in its construction.
Ultimately, it will be a multi-use path
the meanders from the Pacific Crest Trail
in the San Bernardino Mountains to the
terminus of the Santa Ana River at
Huntington Beach.
Members of the Riverside Bicycle
Club ride a portion of the Santa
Ana River Trail in San Bernardino.
Once completed, the trail will run
110 miles from the San Bernardino
Mountains to the Pacific Ocean
at Huntington Beach.
Photos by Eric Reed
‘The Santa Ana River
Trail is intended to be a
regional, non-motorized
transportation link.’
— Cyndi Zidell
Ducks take flight along a portion of the Santa Ana River Trail in San Bernardino.
Once completed it will span 110
miles from crest to coast, traversing
San Bernardino, Riverside and Orange
counties along the way. At no point will
the trail cross any road traffic, making it
the longest stretch of unencumbered trail
in the United States.
Already finished, the Orange County
section of the trail sees thousands of visitors
per week, including cyclists, hikers and
joggers, inline skaters, equestrians and
commuters traveling to work.
In San Bernardino County, about seven
miles of the trail have been completed from
Waterman Avenue in San Bernardino to
La Cadena Drive in Colton at the Riverside
County line. Another 14 miles needs to be
built from Waterman Avenue northeast that
will connect with the Pacific Crest Trail
in the foothills of Highland.
“The Santa Ana River Trail is intended to
be a regional, non-motorized transportation
link,” said Cyndi Zidell, a media specialist
with San Bernardino County’s Regional
Parks Department.
“Future trail development would link
community trails to the Santa Ana River
Trail,” she added. “The city of Redlands
plans to connect both the eastern and
western ends of the Orange Blossom Trail
to the Santa Ana River Trail.”
Members of the Redlands Water Bottle
Transit Company, a popular recreational
bicycling club in the city, often make use
of the trail.
“It is always a nice way to travel and stay
off the roads,” says club president Diana
Morningstar.
Similar to how its uses evolved in Orange
County, the trail isn’t just being used for
leisure activities. Mitchell knows an
assistant curator at UC Riverside’s California
Museum of Photography and a doctor at
Riverside Community Hospital who both
commute to work via the trail from San
Bernardino County.
“It’s important to get people active out on
the trail,” Mitchell said. “It is the backbone
of the trail — to be able to interlink with
the health and well-being of communities.”
A $150,000 grant has been secured to
place mile markers along the entire length
of the trail. The markers will provide public
safety agencies with a general area to
respond to if someone reports an emergency
near a particular mile marker.
In Riverside County, approximately
18 miles still need to be built from Norco
The Santa Ana River Trail
is popular with joggers,
inline skaters and cyclists.
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to the Green River Golf Course near the
Orange County line. That segment will cut
through the Prado Dam and run adjacent
to the south end of Chino Hills State Park.
The trail traverses many recreation areas
in Riverside, including Fairmount Park,
Carlson Dog Park, Mt. Rubidoux, Martha
McClean Anza Narrows and the Hidden
Valley Wildlife Area.
“The Santa Ana River is the largest
watershed in Southern California,” said
Patricia Lock-Dawson, a Santa Ana River
Trail advisor for Riverside. “It serves
7 million people. It’s economically very
important, but it’s also one of our greatest
recreational resources here.”
The trail’s origins date back to the
late 1950s when an equestrian club
in Huntington Beach followed the
Santa Ana River to ride from the beach
to the San Bernardino Mountains.
In 1974, it was officially designated
as a trail the three counties would
work on in collaboration.
Its construction has been a slow process,
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and the snail’s pace will continue for some
time. Mitchell estimates another 18 years
before the entire trail is completed.
Obtaining approval from multiple
municipalities, counties and other
government agencies has led to the
slow movement.
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“It’s just an encumbering amount
of bureaucracy that you have to go
through,” Mitchell said.
Pete Staylor, a member of the Riverside
Bicycle Club, the oldest bicycle club in the
western United States with more than 200
members, isn’t waiting that long. He’s taking
advantage of the portions that are open.
“It’s growing and we’re seeing more
families coming out there with their kids
and that’s great,” he said. “There’s just so
much that the trail has to offer. There are no
(traffic) lights, no stop signs. The views out
there are incredible.”
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Terrain is smooth, with a few dips, and takes
riders on a very gradual downhill ride to the beach.
Staylor believes the San Bernardino and Riverside
sections are the most scenic — especially
San Bernardino, where riders can enjoy the
natural beauty of the riverbed.
Through Orange County, the trail lacks certain
natural amenities because the riverbed has been
converted to a cement canal, Staylor said.
Lock-Dawson shares Staylor’s view and encourages
the public to use the trail now.
“There are places to get on and ride,” she said.
“It’s a really exciting opportunity for recreation.
We don’t have to drive, we have it right here in
our own backyard.”
Much of the trail is a smooth ride, but it remains a work in progress.
Find the trail
Here are some locations to access the
Santa Ana River Trail:
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By JESSICA KEATING
N
o matter which part of the
Inland Empire you call home,
one of the region’s crown jewels
is nearby. Its deserts, forests and state and
regional parks welcome hikers, mountain
bikers, campers and other adventurers
year-round with thousands of miles
of trails, lush landscapes, sparkling
lakes and more.
Combined, the San Bernardino and
Angeles national forests have seven
designated Wilderness Areas that offer
visitors views of pristine pine and fir
stands, glimpses of wildflowers and
a chance to observe animals in their
natural habitat.
The rolling hills and lakes of the area’s
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ANGELES NATIONAL FOREST
Experienced hikers can traverse rugged
terrain ranging in elevation from 1,600 to 8,200
feet in the 36,000-acre San Gabriel Wilderness
Area. Overall, the forest is home to 557 miles
of hiking and equestrian trails, including 73
miles of national recreational trails and 176
miles of the Pacific Crest Trail, which connects
Canada to Mexico.
Campers and picnickers can rest near
streams and under the shade of cottonwoods
at one of 110 sites throughout the forest.
Although access to much of the forest is free,
some activities require day passes and permits.
Information: www.fs.fed.us/r5/angeles
SAN BERNARDINO NATIONAL FOREST
Spanning some 671,000 acres in San
Bernardino and Riverside counties, the forest
is home to five designated Wilderness Areas,
where visitors can explore trails designed
for hiking (mountain bikes and mechanized
vehicles are prohibited) and camp out
overnight. Some parks require a free permit,
and maps of all the Wilderness Areas are
available for $8 at various ranger stations.
Forest newcomers are welcome. Ranger
stations can give novice hikers tips on trails that
suit their abilities, as well as information
on mountain biking, horse-back riding,
camping and picnicking.
Information: www.fs.fed.us/r5/sanbernardino
RANCHO SANTA ANA BOTANIC GARDEN
1500 N. College Ave., Claremont
909-625-8767, www.rsabg.org
Stroll the meandering pathways of the
86-acre garden, which offers panoramic views
of the surrounding San Gabriel Mountains.
The months of March and April usher in
blooming season, offering visitors a glimpse
of California’s native wildflowers, perennials
and shrubs. The California Garden Shop
provides brochures for those interested in
self-guided tours of the garden. Beginning
March 29, admission is $8 adults, $6 seniors
and students with valid ID, $4 children ages
3-12, free for children younger than 3 and
garden members.
FRANK G. BONELLI REGIONAL PARK
120 Via Verde Park Road, San Dimas
909-599-8411, www.lacountyparks.org
Nestled in the foothills of the San Gabriel
Mountains, the park boasts 1,975 acres
encompassing a lake, trails, campsites and
more. The park is also home to Raging Waters,
a mega aquatic playground.
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2555 Glen Helen Parkway, Devore
909-887-7540, www.sbcounty.gov/parks
Visitors can hike, swim, fish and picnic amid
the rolling hills on 1,340 acres at the gateway
to the Cajon Pass.
LAKE GREGORY REGIONAL PARK
24171 Lake Drive, Crestline
An alpine forest surrounds the lake,
available for fishing, picnicking, hiking
year-round. Park visitors can explore 150 acres
in the San Bernardino Mountains.
RANCHO SANTA ANA BOTANIC GARDEN
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PRADO REGIONAL PARK
16700 S. Euclid Ave., Chino
More than 2,000 acres in the Chino Valley
Basin call to families looking for a rural
getaway. Visitors can try hiking, horseback
riding, camping, fishing and more.
CHINO HILLS STATE PARK
4721 Sapphire Road, Chino Hills
951-780-6222, www.parks.ca.gov
Wander among stands of oaks, sycamores
and rolling grassy hills on 31 miles between the
Santa Ana Mountains and Whittier Hills. The
park is open for day use and camping, but
novice hikers are warned to stay off lesstraveled trails following a November 2008 fire
that burned more than 13,800 acres of the park.
Restoration work is ongoing; call ahead for
hours, trail availability and park fees.
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17801 Lake Perris Drive, Perris
The Terri Peak trail offers hikers views of the
San Bernardino Mountains and Lake Perris,
where water enthusiasts swim, fish, jet ski and
more. Hikers, campers and picnickers can also
check out the Indian Museum, open weekends
and Wednesdays.
DOORS & WINDOWS
MOUNT SAN JACINTO STATE PARK
25905 Highway 23, Idyllwild
At 10,000-plus feet above sea level,
the mountain range is the second highest
in Southern California. Wilderness permits
are required at the park, which is open from
dawn to dusk.
SILVERWOOD LAKE STATE
RECREATION AREA
Highway 138, 11 miles east of Interstate 15,
Silverwood Lake
Spy on Canada Geese and an occasional
bald eagle at Silver Lake, formed by the 249foot Cedar Springs Dam. Hiking trails,
swimming beaches, boating, water-skiing and
fishing are all open to visitors. Parks hours
are 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. beginning April 1.
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p lay g r o u n d
By AMY BENTLEY
G
lamis Dunes is a beautiful
a desert landscape, with shifting
sand as far as the eye can see.
And on many weekends, it’s a place
teeming with trucks, motor homes and
“toy haulers,” filled with quads, dune
buggies and sandrails.
But no worries. There’s plenty of sand
to go around in this part of the world
southeast of the Salton Sea.
“Everybody pours in, has a good time
and by Sunday everybody is gone,” says
Bill Jones, chairman of the American Sand
Association and a dune buggy enthusiast
who has been traveling to Glamis for 42
of his 55 years. “We create a small city.”
Make that a good-sized city. During the
peak season from October through May,
as many as 250,000 people come out
to play in the sand.
Most visitors camp or park their RVs in
washes. Gecko Road offers an asphalt place
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In glamis,
a sea of sand
await s
o f f- r oa d e r s
to camp, while others prefer Wash Road,
which parallels the Union Pacific railroad
tracks and has numbered washes so
friends can find each other. It’s “dry”
camping; there are no hook-ups for water,
sewage or electricity.
“It’s the ultimate sandbox,” says Mike
Collins of Hemet, who rode his quad in
Glamis 16 times last year. “Where else
can you go and just keep riding without
somebody flagging you down to write
you a ticket?”
Four years ago, Collins, 47, created an
online message and information center
for riders, www.dunepeople.com. He posts
photos there regularly.
For Jones, Glamis is the ultimate
theme park. “It’s like riding on a 3-D roller
coaster,” he says. “The sand creates ridges
and folds and you can navigate your way
through the ridges. When I’m riding, it
feels like I’m dog fighting in a World War
II biplane. You carve your way through
the sand.”
‘We all go out and
circle the wagons, and
we all camp together
and have our bonfires,
cook and party and
enjoy ourselves.’
—Mike Reber
Barry Clark also is a Glamis regular.
The 38-year-old rides with a group of other
off-road enthusiasts who call themselves
the Banning Group.
“We all go out and circle the wagons,
and we all camp together and have our
bonfires, cook and party and enjoy
ourselves,” says Clark, finance manager for
Chaparral Motorsports in San Bernardino.
“We’ve got a number of different hills we
ride to see how fast we can go up.
There is so much terrain to ride, it’s
(seemingly) endless.”
Mike Reber and his wife Becky are
longtime Glamis fans and quad riders.
“It’s the most amazing place in the
whole wide world,” Reber says. “One of
the coolest things about it is the landscape.
That’s kind of what draws you there —
the dunes — as opposed to desert riding
with mud and rocks. The sand is always
renewed by the wind so there are
clean dunes.”
The Lake Elsinore resident belongs
to the American Sand Association’s Night
Ride group, which visits Glamis in the
summer for overnight rides when there
is a full moon. Riders hit the dunes from
10 p.m. until the following morning, when
they quit because by 9 a.m. temperatures
can reach 110 degrees.
Off-roaders get ready for a day of fun on the sand dunes.
Reber has seen some creative ways
visitors stay cool in that kind of heat.
“One time we were camping on Gecko
Road and we saw someone pulling a
flatbed trailer with a small swimming pool
and probably 10 people in it,” he says.
Glamis regulars often meet friends at
spots called Oldsmobile Hill, Gecko Road
or the Drag.
A popular Glamis hangout is
Boardmanville, a trading post/restaurant
with a bar. Patrons write their names on
dollar bills and staple them to the walls
or ceiling. Hundreds of such bills
Photos by Jason Underwood
decorate the walls.
And then there’s the Flag Pole, which is
nothing more than an old steel container,
about 12-by-15 feet long, that the Air Force
dropped in the middle of the desert years
ago for target practice.
When local businessman Chuck
Boardman died, some folks erected a
flagpole near the container and installed
a plaque in his honor.
“Every so often a group of veterans go
out there and replaces the flag,” Jones says.
“It’s just a place where everybody goes
and congregates.”
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S u rv i va l g u i d e
Rules, regulations and tips
for a great Glamis experience
• Don’t go alone. The Imperial Sand Dunes
Recreation Area is a huge place and if your
vehicle breaks down or you get injured, you
can get stranded.
• Always carry extra water.
• Pack warm clothes. At night, temperatures
can drop into the 40s or lower during
winter months.
• A use permit is required. Purchase one at
www.imperialsanddunes.org or from vendors
in the area.
• All vehicles must be registered and have
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a red or orange safety flag. The flag must be
at least 6-by-12-inches and the mast tip must be
8 feet above the ground.
• The ISDRA is managed by the Bureau of
Land Management field office at 1661 S. 4th St.,
El Centro CA, 92243; 760-337-4400.
• All camping spaces are first come, first
served, and there is a 14-day camping limit.
Source: The American Sand Association
• Glass drinking cups, bottles and public nudity
are prohibited.
• Target shooting is allowed away from
campgrounds, other people and vehicles.
• Dumping of sewage (black and/or gray
water) from an RV is prohibited.
• The nearest hospital in case of an
emergency is Pioneers Memorial Hospital
in Brawley.
Glamis resources
www.glamisdunes.com
www.americansandassociation.org
www.inlandempireoffroad.org
www.glamisonline.org
www.duneguide.com
www.dunepeople.com
www.blm.gov
www.uniteddesertgateway.org
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taste | dining
Spaggi’s
I t ’ s w h at ’ s i n s i d e
t h at c o u n t s
By BETTS GRIFFONE
I
t’s never smart to judge a book
by its cover, and that also goes for
restaurants.
Spaggi’s is in an unpretentious
location — a strip mall in Upland. The
elegant little portico and dining area
outside the restaurant, however, foretell
something more on the inside.
Diners won’t be disappointed when they
open the door and enter the cool, elegant
interior. Large colorful paintings of sundrenched villas and village scenes hang
on the soft gray-green walls and the
sounds of Frank Sinatra or one of those
great bands of the Rat Pack era can be
heard playing softly in the background.
Henry Gonzalez, the owner and
executive chef, wants patrons to feel like
it’s a special occasion when they come to
Spaggi’s.
He knows that it’s important to maintain
consistency — to make sure that each time
someone comes in to eat, they are greeted
and feel welcome. Whether it truly is a
special occasion or just dinner out, the
goal is for each guest to feel
like the staff was just waiting
for them to come in.
Gonzalez, who opened the
restaurant in May 2002, has
been in the food business
since he was about 9 years
old, when he would sneak
into his father’s place and
wash the dishes.
His mother, however, likes
to take credit for his interest in
Henry Gonzalez, owner and executive chef at Spaggi’s,
food. She used to bathe him in
plates a dish of Chilean sea bass.
a turkey roaster, and she says
it must have gotten into his
blood.
Claremont, handling the catering, prepared
No slow learner, Gonzalez was executive
foods and leading popular cooking classes,
chef at Rosa’s in Ontario when he was 18.
which he believes were a great marketing
While there, he went to The Culinary
tool. Classes give people a chance to see
Institute in Burbank for formal training.
the workings of the kitchen and taste the
After that, he went to the popular
food — a good way to bring them back,
Melvyn’s Restaurant & Lounge in Palm
he says.
Springs where he served the rich and
Spaggi’s offers classes once a month
famous including Frank Sinatra, Arnold
when Gonzalez demonstrates how to
Schwarzenegger and Bob Hope.
prepare seafood, pastas, sauces, marinades,
When he left Melvyn’s, he took over the
appetizers and soups. He also does
kitchen at Wolfe’s Marketplace in
cooking demonstrations at local hospitals
The dining area
at Spaggi’s in Upland
Photos by Eric Reed
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Chilean Sea Bass
Ingredients
to teach heart patients how to make
healthy and tasty dishes.
The menu at Spaggi’s works like a radio
station: popular dishes stay on the playlist
while items that aren’t ordered as often
are moved off. New items usually start
as specials. If they become popular, they
are added to the menu.
Gonzalez finds inspiration for new
dishes when he least expects it. After
tasting a Rodney Strong Cabernet, he
created a sea bass with sun-dried tomatoes
that echoed the slightly fruity taste
of cherries found in the wine.
Gonzalez believes food is part of the
greater picture and he wants his staff
to be part of that picture. He hires people
who are caring and are interested in
making a comfortable setting for guests
to enjoy the food. He visits the dining
room often to talk to patrons and make
sure they are happy.
Spaggi’s is one of those places where
diners return to again and again. Even
with the downturn in the economy,
regulars keep coming back — maybe not
quite as often, but they’ve stayed loyal. It
could have something to do with the care
they receive from Gonzalez and his staff.
Spaggi’s
1651-H W. Foothill Blvd., Upland
Lunch 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through
Friday; dinner 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday through
Thursday, 4 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday
909-579-0497, www.spaggis.com
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2 6-ounce Chilean sea bass filets
Scalloped potatoes (recipe below)
1 corn cob, roasted
½ onion, julienned
olive oil
½ teaspoon fresh garlic, chopped
3 ounces white wine
1 large tomato, peeled and diced
2 basil leaves, julienned
3 ounces fish stock
½ avocado, fanned
Kosher salt and white pepper
Contadina Sauce for Pasta
Ingredients
1 medium purple onion,
medium dice
8 ounces shitake mushrooms, sliced
8 ounces domestic mushrooms,
sliced
2 pounds ground Italian sausage
1 ounce paprika
1 ounce extra virgin olive oil
8 ounces manufacturing or
heavy cream
½ cup peas
2 ounces champagne or white wine
Directions
In a sauté pan, add olive oil and
onions. Sauté until golden brown
and fragrant. Add the ground
sausage; stir and mash so the
sausage breaks apart into small
chunks. Continue to stir until cooked.
Add the mushrooms and paprika,
stir consistently. The mixture should
now be a brick color. Add more
paprika if needed. Add the
champagne or wine and cream.
Add kosher salt and white pepper to
taste. Add your favorite pasta, about
1 pound, to the sauce, then plate the
dish and add cheese.
Makes four to six servings.
Chilean sea bass
Directions
Lightly rub sea bass with olive oil, season
with salt and pepper. Broil in oven for about
12 minutes.
For sauce, remove kernels from corn and
set aside. In a sauté pan, heat olive oil and
onion. Allow to caramelize. Add garlic, white
wine and tomato. Add basil and fish stock,
allowing the sauce to become thin and
transparent. Add a pinch of kosher salt and
white pepper.
To serve, place three to four slices of
scalloped potatoes in the center of the plate,
top with sea bass. Sprinkle roasted corn on
top of sea bass and along the plate. Add one
quarter fanned out avocado on top of the sea
bass. Garnish with broccoli florets and snap
peas. Drizzle sauce over sea bass and plate.
Makes 2 servings.
Scalloped Potatoes
Ingredients
1 Russet potato, cooked until fork tender
2 ounces heavy whipping cream
1 ounce marbled sage cheese
1 ounce Parmesan cheese
1 ounce fontina cheese
Directions
Allow potato to cool, then slice. Place in a
casserole dish; season with salt and pepper.
Drizzle with whipping cream and all cheeses.
Bake for 10-15 minutes at 350 degrees.
taste | dining
Manager Daniel Fenesan sets tables before the dinner rush at Isabella’s Ristorante in Redlands.
Following a
By BETTS GRIFFONE
I
passion
For Isabella’s
Ristorante owners,
love of good food
is key to success
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Photos by Eric Reed
t was an inauspicious beginning for Isabella’s
Ristorante owners Ruth and Martin Felix.
“We met over a steam table, so to speak,” Ruth says.
Actually, both worked in the same restaurant and
a love of good food drew them together.
The Felixes started their small chain of restaurants in
San Bernardino, where they depended on a busy lunch
crowd to carry the business. Success led them to open a
Redlands location 14 years ago and another one in Corona
five years after that.
About two years ago, downtown San Bernardino could
no longer support Isabella’s, so the original location was
closed. But not long after that, the Felixes opened a new
place in Calimesa.
Much of the staff at all three restaurants is family. Martin
is the executive chef, with two of his nephews running the
kitchen in Redlands and his two brothers heading the
cooking staffs in Corona and Calimesa. Everyone was trained
Futtuccine Viviana
under Martin, so all of the recipes maintain consistency
and the kitchens are compatible.
Martin grew up in Riverside. He started in the food trade
working under Giusepe Pitruzello in Riverside, then went
on to train under two other Italian chefs in Los Angeles
and Orange counties.
Ruth describes the food at Isabella’s as classic Italian
cooked in a Northern Italian style — no pastes, sugars
or purees. The chefs use only fresh whole tomatoes and
fresh cream in the sauces.
Fettuccine Viviana, with a combination of grilled chicken
and sun-dried tomatoes, is one of Martin’s signature dishes,
but most of the menu selections are recipes that date back
hundreds of years. The Felixes like to think of it as traditional
comfort food.
One or two types of fresh fish are served every day, depending on
market availability, along with one featured menu item — especially
created for that evening. Often, it is a stuffed ravioli or a chicken dish.
Soups also change daily.
Most of the desserts are made in-house. Creme brulee, tiramisu
and cannoli are made fresh each day in the restaurant.
Isabella’s offers a full bar in Redlands and Calimesa, and beer
and wine is available in all three locations. The wine list, though
not extensive, is well balanced. The restaurant can accommodate
special parties and groups. Food-to-go also is available.
Ruth and Martin Felix feel that if you are in the food business,
it should be a passion. You have to love it to make it work.
Isabella’s Ristorante
• 330 Sixth St., No. 112,
Redlands;
909-792-2767
Lunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Monday-Friday; dinner
nightly from 4:30 p.m.
• 534 Myrtlewood Drive,
Calimesa; 909-795-3700
Dinner 4:30 to 9 p.m.
Tuesday-Sunday;
closed Monday
• 1296 Border Ave., Corona;
951-278-9903
Lunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Tuesday-Fridayt; dinner
5-9 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday;
closed Monday
Wine at Isabella’s
Ristorante in
Redlands
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Insalata Caprese
Bruschetta Pomodoro
Ingredients
8 slices of day-old bread (baguette is ideal)
2 large ripe tomatoes chopped to ¼ inch dice
6 large fresh basil leaves finely chopped
1 clove fresh garlic
4 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Rub garlic on bread slices and brush lightly with olive
oil. Either grill bread slices or toast in oven until lightly
toasted, crisp and golden. While bread is toasting, take
a mixing bowl and toss together chopped tomatoes
and basil. Take the clove of garlic used for the bread
rub and press through a garlic press and add to
tomato mixture.
Add remaining olive oil and salt and pepper
to taste. Mix gently to combine all flavors. (This
mixture can be made ahead.) Take warm toasted
bread slices, arrange on a platter and top with
equal amounts of tomato topping. Serves 4
as an appetizer or 2 as a light lunch or dinner.
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Ingredients
Directions
2 ripe tomatoes (cut into 8 ½ inch
thick slices)
8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese
(cut into 8 ½ inch thick slices)
8 leaves of fresh basil
4 tablespoons extra virgin
olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Ground pepper to taste
Arrange tomato slices attractively
on a platter. Place one basil leaf on each
slice and top with one slice of mozzarella
cheese.
Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic
vinegar, and lightly dust with ground
black pepper if desired. Serve immediately
with warm fresh bread. Serves 4 as an
appetizer or 2 for a light lunch or dinner.
taste | wine guide
More pours
Where to taste,
what to taste
By GINO L. FILIPPI
T
he search for unique and
delicious wines continues.
Here’s the real juice on local
wineries, specialty shops and stores
with expanded and distinctive selections
where tasteful pours can be found
at affordable prices. Enjoy!
This month we visit Galleano Winery
in Mira Loma, which is Riverside
County’s oldest winery. It was designated
in 1993 as a county Historical Landmark
and a state of California Point of
Historical Interest.
In 2003, Galleano Winery was added
to the National Register of Historic
Places and the California Register
of Historic Places.
And in that historic setting, visitors
can sample many of the winery’s
delicious selections. Recommendations
by third-generation wine maker Don
dba256 Gallery Wine Bar
Wine bar, art gallery, daily tasting, lounge.
256 S. Main St., Pomona; 909-623-7600;
http://dba256.com
J. Filippi Winery
Wine store, daily tasting, tours, gift shop.
12467 Base Line Road, Rancho Cucamonga;
909-899-5755; josephfilippiwinery.com
LaBodega Wine
Wine store, tastings, gift shop.
3512 Central Ave., Riverside; 951-683-3307;
www.labodegawine.com
Galleano include
limited-production
Cucamonga Valley
Zinfandels, aged
ports from syrah
and zinfandel
grapes, and lucious
sweet-sipping sherry
wines.
Galleano still farms more than
400 acres of grapes unique to the
Cucamonga Valley, and Galleano
Enterprises is the largest shipper
of grapes in the Southland.
“When people think of Galleano, they
think of grapes that are grown in the
Cucamonga Valley,” Galleano says.
Galleano Winery is at 4231 Wineville
Road, Mira Loma; 951-685-5376;
www.galleanowinery.com.
Liquorama Fine Wine & Spirits
Wine store, tasting area, accessories.
901 W. Foothill Blvd., Upland; 909-985-3131;
www.liquorama.net
Gino L. Filippi can be reached at
South Coast Winery
Wine store, daily tasting, tours, gift shop, spa,
restaurant, villas.
34843 Rancho California Road, Temecula;
866-994-6379 http://wineresort.com
[email protected]
Don Galleano is the owner
of the award-winning
Galleano Winery in Mira Loma.
Photo by Jennifer Cappuccio maher
NapaCabs — Wine Experience
Wine store, gifts.
14702 Central Ave., Unit A, Chino; 909-548-2888
or 866-601-4904; www.napacabs.com
Pacific Wine Merchants
Daily tasting, lounge and cigar patio.
210 E. A St., Upland; 800-871-6077 or
909-946-6782; www.pacific-wine.com
Packing House Wine Merchants
Wine store, daily tasting, appetizers.
540 W. First St., Claremont; 909-445-9463;
http://packinghousewines.com
San Antonio Winery
Wine store, daily tasting, gift shop.
2802 S. Milliken Ave., Ontario; 909-947-3995
http://sanantoniowinery.com
San Dimas Wine Shop
Wine store, daily tasting, gift shop.
225 W. Bonita Ave., San Dimas; 909-971-9425;
http://sandimaswines.com
The Wine Tailor
8916 Foothill Blvd., Rancho Cucamonga;
909-481-5050; thewinetailor.com
Thornton Winery
Wine store, daily tasting, tours, restaurant.
32575 Rancho California Road in Temecula.
951-699-0099 http://thorntonwine.com
Time In A Bottle
Wine store, daily tasting, café.
344 Orange St., Redlands; 909-307-0353;
http://timeinabottlewine.com
Wiens Family Cellars
35055 Via Del Ponte, Temecula; 888-989-4367;
www.wienscellars.com
Wilson Creek Winery
Wine store, daily tasting, restaurant, gift shop.
35960 Rancho California Road, Temecula;
951-699-9463; http://wilsoncreekwinery.com
For more Temecula Valley wineries, visit
http://temeculawines.org or call 800-801-9463
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By JEFF KEATING
URING one of the early Masters
tournaments in the mid-1930s, famed
golfer Bobby Jones’ father, Colonel
Robert P. Jones, was pressed into service
as a rules official.
It had rained hard at Augusta the night
before the final round, creating soggy fairways.
At the 12th hole, a player summoned Jones and
requested relief from casual water. The colonel
asked him where he stood in the tournament.
“Eighteen over,” the player answered.
The colonel told him, “Hell, do anything you
want,” and walked away.
— From “Golf is a Funny Game,”
by Allan Zullo and Chris Rodell
HOMEis still
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Sometimes it’s not about how you play
– what’s important is just being there.
good causes
One of the great things about fundraising
golf tournaments is that no one really cares
how you play. Sure, teams win trophies for
a variety of scores, and individuals go home
with prizes for longest drive, closest-to-thehole and other tournament highlights.
But the main objective is to raise money
for a good cause, and since everyone ponies
up to play and/or sponsor the event, where
you end up finishing — heck, where the
ball goes from shot to shot — matters little.
It’s about having fun, playing fast and
loose with the rules and contributing to
a worthy cause.
It’s impossible to list every single charity
golf event coming up in the Inland Empire
over the next few months, but here’s a
cross-section of opportunities for getting
together with friends, working on your
game (or not) and making a little money
for some very good causes.
Entry fees and/or sponsorship costs vary;
contact the organizers or the clubs for more
information.
April 1: Second annual Country Springs
Elementary School Classic Golf
Tournament, Los Serranos Golf and
Country Club, Chino Hills. Benefits
Country Springs Elementary. Information:
909-590-8212.
April 13: 14th annual Education Classic
Golf Tournament, Western Hills Country
Club, Chino Hills. Benefits Best B.E.T.
(Business & Education Together), providing
mini-grants for local educators’ classroom
projects. Information: 714-528-6400.
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Sierra La Verne Country Club, La Verne.
Benefits San Gabriel Children’s Center.
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“Swing for Kids” Golf Classic, San Dimas
Canyon Golf Course. Benefits programs
and scholarships at Scheu Family YMCA
of Upland. Information: 909-946-6120.
April 23: Inland Valley Hope Partners
13th annual Golf Classic, Sierra La Verne
Country Club, La Verne. Benefits food
and shelter programs for the homeless,
displaced and disadvantaged.
Information: 909-622-3806, ext. 231.
April 27: Casa Colina Foundation’s
27th annual Padua Village Golf Classic,
Red Hill Country Club, Rancho
Cucamonga. Benefits Casa Colina Centers
for Rehabilitation’s Padua homes for
the developmentmentally disabled.
Information 909-596-7733 or toll free
800-926-5462, ext 2223.
May 11: Assistance League of Pomona
Valley annual golf tournament, Red Hill
Country Club, Rancho Cucamonga.
Benefits multiple philanthropic programs,
including food and clothing for youth,
holiday gift baskets and dental programs.
May 14: Steven’s Hope for Children
seventh annual golf tournament, Sierra
La Verne Country Club, La Verne. Benefits
programs for families with children in
extended care and rehabilitation away
from home. Information: 909-373-0678.
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June 1: Ninth annual Caring Hearts
Charity Golf Tournament, Sierra Lakes
Golf Club, Fontana. Benefits Inland
Empire United Way programs.
Information: 909-980-2857, ext. 214.
June 15: 17th annual A. Gary Anderson
Memorial Golf Classic, Red Hill Country
Club, Rancho Cucamonga. Benefits the
Children’s Fund, a San Bernardino
non-profit that collects, organizes and
distributes donated goods, services
and money to children at risk.
Information: 909-383-9772
Aug. 24: 12th annual LeRoy Haynes
Center Golf Classic, Red Hill Country
Club, Rancho Cucamonga. Benefits
children living at LeRoy Haynes Center
in La Verne and attending special
education school on campus.
Information: 909-593-2581, ext. 581.
Sept. 14: San Antonio Classic Benefit
Tournament, Red Hill Country Club,
Rancho Cucamonga. Benefits construction
of a new hospital bed tower and
emergency department through the
San Antonio Hospital Foundation.
Sept. 18: Riverside Police Officers
Association 2009 Charity Golf
Tournament, Moreno Valley Ranch
Golf Club, Moreno Valley. Benefits Loma
Linda Ronald McDonald House,
Southern California Concerns of Police
Survivors, Blue Elves and the RPOA.
Sept. 28: OPARC Invitational Golf
Tournament, Red Hill Country Club,
Rancho Cucamonga. Benefits programs
dedicated to helping people with
disabilities and their families.
Jeff Keating is executive director of public
affairs at Western University of Health
Sciences in Pomona.
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rawing nearly
40 million visitors
each year, Las Vegas
is a gleaming desert oasis
offering the kind of luxury
accommodations, vibrant
nightlife and world-class dining
and entertainment that no
other city can.
Here’s a taste of today’s hottest
tourist attractions — both on
and off the Strip — and a peek
at what’s in store in 2009.
Raising the stakes
No longer billed as a strictly 21
and older gaming mecca, the thriving
metropolis has invested heavily in
broadening its appeal and is now
considered by many to be the ultimate
one-stop vacation destination.
“Las Vegas never ceases to amaze
people with its ability to constantly
change, evolve and reinvent itself,” says
Alicia Malone at the Las Vegas Convention
and Visitors Authority. “It caters to a wide
variety of tastes and budgets, and there
are so many exciting things to see and do
that it’s not unusual to go an entire trip
without ever setting foot in a casino.”
Feast Buffet at Red Rock Casino Resort Spa
Home to a collection of award-winning
restaurants, live entertainment, high-end
retailers and lavish resorts, Las Vegas can
provide a much needed break from the
daily grind.
“This is the perfect place for any type
of weekend getaway — a distraction from
the realities of life which truly has
something for everyone,” Malone said.
“And whether it’s your first or 50th time
here, you can always look forward to a
brand new experience that’s all your
own because the options are endless.”
Here are some places to check out
during your next trip to Las Vegas:
Dining
Feast Buffet at Red Rock Casino
Resort Spa
11011 W. Charleston; 702-797-7517
www.redrocklasvegas.com
Six live-action cooking stations dish up
Italian, Chinese, American and international
specialties along with assor ted sushi
and barbecue favorites.
Lawry’s The Prime Rib
4043 Howard Hughes Parkway; 702-893-2223
www.lawrysonline.com
Traditional steakhouse fare in an elegantly
understated ar t deco setting, hand-carving
its most popular cut of meat tableside.
Mesa Grill at Caesars Palace
3750 Las Vegas Blvd., 877-346-4642
www.mesagrill.com
Cozy, upscale establishment showcasing
signature Southwestern creations by
celebrity restaurateur and Food Network
chef Bobby Flay.
Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine
620 E. Flamingo Road; 702-691-2053
www.roysrestaurant.com
East meets West in an Islands-inspired menu
that skillfully blends the flavors of the Pacific
with classic French culinary techniques.
Entertainment
Casino headliners
Enjoy a healthy dose of side-splitting comedy or
awe-inspiring magic as delivered by the industry’s
most sought-after acts such as Criss Angel, Penn
& Teller, Jay Leno, Ray Romano and Wayne Brady.
Cirque du Soleil (KÀ, LOVE, Mystère,
O, Zumanity, Le Rêve)
www.cirquedusoleil.com
With a seventh Vegas show expected to debut
late this year, the acclaimed franchise continues
to amaze audiences with its gravity defying
acrobatic artistry.
Magician Criss Angel
Live concerts
Scheduled to take the stage this spring are some
of music’s biggest stars including Cher, Bette
Midler, Pussycat Dolls and Britney Spears.
Sporting events
Revel in the thrill of competition at any of several
bowling and basketball championships, big league
baseball and hockey match-ups, monster truck
rallies and NASCAR races.
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Sights
Hoover Dam
Approximately 30 miles southeast of Las Vegas on the
Nevada-Arizona border; www.usbr.gov/lc/hooverdam/
Tour info: 702-494-2517
Completed more than 70 years ago, the 800-foot-tall
engineering marvel remains an integral par t of local
history and is open daily for hour-long guided tours.
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
About 18 miles from Las Vegas strip via West Charleston
Boulevard www.redrockcanyonlv.org
A 195,000-acre natural preserve where adrenaline
junkies can engage in activities like camping, hiking,
horseback riding, mountain biking and rock climbing
against a scenic deser t backdrop.
Hoover Dam
Attractions
Aquariums, zoos
Feast your eyes on one of the city’s many spectacularly
elaborate wildlife exhibits (MGM Grand’s Lion Habitat,
Mandalay Bay’s Shark Reef, Siegfried & Roy’s Secret
Garden and Dolphin Habitat, among others).
Outdoor shows
Situated along the busiest stretch of the famed Las Vegas
Strip, the Fountains of Bellagio, Sirens of TI and the
recently revamped Mirage Volcano are all prominently
featured in free nightly performances.
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BIG DAY,
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RIDES have a couple of primary options when it comes to wedding makeup
— do their own or hire a professional. Either way, it’s a good idea to plan ahead.
A fun way to consider different makeup possibilities is to look through bridal
magazines for inspiration.
Choosing bridal colors for eyes, cheeks and lips can be tricky, so practicing with different
looks on your own or with a
professional artist can help
narrow down the choices.
If the bride chooses to do
her own makeup, she should
first evaluate her current
makeup kit, then consider a
trip to a department store or
salon to see what’s new.
While there, book a private
lesson or consultation with a
makeup artist to discover the
look that best reflects the
bride’s personal style.
If there’s room in the
budget to splurge, hire a
makeup artist who will work
with the entire bridal party
in one location. “Celebrity”
applications and services like
spray-tanning, false lashes
and airbrush foundation for
face and body are often well
worth the price.
Book the trial-run early,
since the best artists are
often scheduled well in
advance. During the
consultation, ask about the
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artist’s skill level. Also, think about
how easy it will be to work with
her. It’s important to have an artist
who will come up with a look that
both the artist and bride can be
proud of.
On the biggest day of a bride’s
life, she will want a makeup artist
who is experienced, timely and
professional. A seasoned pro can
customize a look and give the
bride star treatment, leaving her
one less thing to worry about.
Christina M. Gaudy of CMG
Cosmetics is a professional makeup
artist for film, TV, fashion and print.
She also teaches beauty seminars
at Chaffey College in Rancho
Cucamonga and Saddleback
College in Irvine. Her Web site
is www.cmgcosmetics.com.
E-mail questions to
[email protected].
For brides who will be doing their own makeup
for the big day, here are some basic suggestions
that are sure to help.
Eyes: Start with a special eye-shadow base,
or concealer, all over the lid to hold the color in
place for the day and also blend well. Use fluffier
brushes for the mid-toned eye-shadow colors in
the highest part of the crease.
If a more dramatic look is desired, use smaller,
detail brushes to add smoky accents to the outer
corners of the eye, along the bottom lash line,
and even to the deeper crease. To finish, sweep
highlighter shadows under the brow line and
press them into the lid area, directly over the iris,
for a “pop.”
Smoky eyes are achieved by lining the eyes
with a very sharp pencil right on top of the lash
line and sometimes the inner rims. Be careful to
follow the lash line exactly and keep the line thin.
Individual false lashes, or an understated row
of lashes will bring density to the lash line and
minimize the need for mascara.
Face: Apply concealer to spot cover dark
circles and skin irregularities prior to foundation
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to the middle of the face, blending out and down.
(Pressed Mineral Foundation is optimal here for
ease of use and performance.) Liquid foundations
must be set with loose translucent powder for
staying power.
Cheeks: Powdered blush is dusted lightly to
“apples” of the cheek, while bronzer (a pro-artist
favorite) will bring a sun-kissed look to the face,
neck and chest. It can be used under blush or
over blush. It’s also fantastic for arms and legs!
Lips: They are most often kept neutral to
balance out the eyes.
One more note: Take along a few key items
for last-minute touch-ups. Don’t leave home without blot powder compact to absorb any shine
break-through on the face. For lip color
re-touches, carry lip liner, lipstick and gloss in
the original colors used. And, in a pinch, bronzer
with retractable brush can do the trick for a
quick touch of color for face or body.
And finally: For more tips, don’t miss
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4:30-6:30 p.m. April 18. The cost is $39.
To register, call the Chaffey College Department
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profiles | leaders in law
Tim Rochford, owner of Burrage Mansion, and Judge Marsha Slough
Photos by Frank Perez
A champion for children
By LUANNE J. HUNT
T
here are many children’s advocate
programs that provide qualified professionals
and volunteers with an opportunity to make
a difference.
Among them is the Court Appointed Special
Advocates (CASA) Association, a national agency
with a branch in San Bernardino. Through
recommendation by a juvenile court judge, the
organization assigns volunteer advocates to watch
over abused and neglected children.
San Bernardino County’s presiding juvenile court
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judge, Marsha Slough, has been recommending
volunteer advocates for CASA since 2007. Through that
work, she has witnessed the life-changing power of
community involvement.
“In my profession, you hear the worst of the worst,”
Slough said. “That is why having the opportunity
to work with programs like CASA is so wonderful.
To get out into the community and encourage people
to be engaged in every way that they can is really
a de-stresser.
“It puts a whole new shade on the bad because you
see all of the good that’s being done.”
Slough has lived in Redlands since 1980. She spent
14 years as a civil litigation attorney
before becoming a judge. The Kansas
native received her law degree from
Whittier College School of Law.
Slough enjoyed being a lawyer, but her
heart was set on making a greater impact
on the community. When she had the
opportunity to become a judge, it seemed
like the right avenue to pursue.
With gavel in hand, Slough took the
bench in the Adult Criminal Division
of the San Bernardino County Court in
2003. Two years ago, she moved to the
Juvenile Court Division — and a different
way of doing things.
“There’s no jury, so it rests solely on
me to decide on what will happen to the
kids,” she said. “My decisions are very
complex and often heart-wrenching.”
Thanks to programs like CASA, Slough
admits her verdicts are a little easier to
render. She takes comfort knowing there
are people in the community and beyond
who are devoted to helping kids lead
better lives.
CASA was implemented in 1977
by Seattle Superior Court Judge David
Soukup. It has a network of more than
59,000 volunteers nationwide who have
served more than 240,000 abused and
neglected children.
Kara Hunter, program manager for
CASA’s San Bernardino branch, said there
are more than 5,000 children living in
San Bernardino County who need help.
“We want to get that message out there
that ordinary community members can
get involved with our program and help
change the lives of so many kids,” she
said. “They deserve to be happy and paid
attention to.”
One aspect of CASA that Slough is
‘We want to get that
message out there that
ordinary community
members can get
involved with our
program and help
change the lives
of so many kids.’
— Judge Marsha Slough
Burrage Mansion
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Judge Marsha Slough
and Ellen Timothy of the
Rochford Foundation study
the architecture at the entrance
of the Burrage Mansion.
especially proud of is how the organization
goes the extra mile to pair the right
advocate with the child.
She recalls an instance when one of the
volunteers who was involved in football
encouraged the young man he was
working with to try out for his high school
football team. The boy made the team and
then everything in his life turned around.
His grades improved dramatically and he
adopted a new outlook on life.
Outcomes like that are priceless.
“The biggest issue for our kids is making
sure they have significant and positive
relationships with adults who care about
them,” Slough said. “This is what will
make the biggest difference in their lives.”
Slough’s involvement with CASA also
extends outside the court. She attends
board meetings and oversees projects with
community charities, such as the Rochford
Foundation. The organization recently
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offered CASA’s advocates and the kids they
watch over use of the Burrage Mansion in
Redlands for events and activities.
Tim Rochford, who owns the mansion,
said he restored the home with the
intention of allowing it to be used by local
nonprofit groups that work with children.
“I’m delighted to offer the mansion to
CASA for training their volunteers and,
even more importantly, to bring children
for fun activities and events,” said
Rochford, who also will offer the space for
CASA volunteer training programs. “These
kids are the ones who’ve been abandoned
or hurt by somebody. That’s exactly who
we’re here to help.”
Walk with CASA
Where: Starting point is the CASA office,
555 N. D St., San Bernardino
When: 5 p.m. April 2
Information: 909-881-6760,
www.casaofsb.org
You’ve got to do this stuff on a budget.
If you can’t afford an electric or hybrid car
today, can you afford a light bulb? Can you
afford some weather stripping around your
doors and windows? Can you afford to ride
a bicycle when weather and fitness permit?
Can you afford to take public transportation
if it’s available near you? All those things —
cheap and easy.”
Q: You know about the Green Valley
Initiative and Ali Sahabi’s project to promote
green businesses and sustainable lifestyles
in the Inland Empire. Why do you think
it will succeed?
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about it as I do — first you have to be
fiscally responsible. That’s the key to Ali
Sahabi’s project. He’s fiscally responsible,
as well as a good steward.
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you share your experiences on what works
and what doesn’t. What was your biggest
triumph? Your biggest disaster?
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it not only run my house but run my car.
It’s been running my house and charging
my car ever since.
My biggest disaster was recycled toner
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been perfected as of 1995. That was my
biggest disaster, and as disasters go, that’s
fairly minor.”
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Find Pad Thai noodles, sate and a variety
of dishes along with Thai ar t pieces and
semi-industrial decor in this intimate setting
near the Packing House in Claremont Village
West. Lunch and dinner daily. $
BUCA DI BEPPO
Adjacent to the DoubleTree Inn, 505 W. Foothill
Blvd.; 909-399-3287, www.bucadibeppo.com
Family-style servings of pastas, stuffed shells,
ravioli chicken cannelloni along with pizzas,
stuffed mushrooms, fettuccine and
parmigianas. Lunch and dinner daily. F B $ $
HEROES & LEGENDS
131 Yale Ave.; 909-621-6712
Step inside this informal dining and drinking
spot to find colorful decor, wonderful
sandwiches, barbecue ribs and appetizers as
well as 46 beers on tap. Eat a few peanuts,
toss the shells on the floor and take in the
array of photos and memorabilia covering
every square inch of wall space. Lunch and
dinner daily. F B $ $
INKA TRAILS
1077 W. Foothill Blvd.; 909-626-4426
www.inkatrailsrestaurant.com
Peruvian style cuisine with menu items
including ceviche, empanadas and Aji De
Gallina (a shredded chicken in a walnut gravy
sauce) and Tallarin Verde Con Bistek Apando
(a breaded top sirloin served with linguini with
spinach basil sauce). Lunch, dinner Tu-Su. $
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Exotic dining
at the Bahooka
Bahooka Family Restaurant
4501 N. Rosemead Blvd.
626-285-1241
www.geocities.com/
bahookarestaurant/
Step through the doors of
the Bahooka in Rosemead
and you’ll be escaping into
a Polynesian style oasis with
semi-private booths, more
than 100 fish tanks and
scattering of old city of
Los Angeles memorabilia –
including bars from the old
Lakewood city jail in this
family-owned restaurant
opened in the mid-’60s. Firsttimers might want to try the
Polynesian ribs. Seafood,
steaks and a varied menu
that includes sauces, salad
dressings made from scratch.
F B , $ $
LA PICCOLETTA
114 N. Indian Hill, #P (between First and Second
streets); 909-624-1373, www.lapiccoletta.com
With seating for just 36, reservations are
strongly recommended for this boutique
dining spot that serves a limited mix-andmatch menu of pasta and sauces that
changes weekly. Dinner Tu-Sa. R S , $ $ - $ $ $
THE PRESS RESTAURANT
129 Harvard Ave.; 909-625-4808
www.thepressrestaurant.com
A hip, eclectic place where late diners can
frequently linger to enjoy live music later
in the evening. Blackened salmon, Thai ginger
chicken and delicious attention to vegetables
and vegetarian offerings comprise menu
of distinctive fare. Lunch and dinner Tu-Sa;
Su dinner only; M bar and cantina menu
only. F B $ $
TUTTI MANGIA ITALIAN GRILL
102 Harvard Ave; 909-625-4669
www.tuttimangia.com
Comfor table, warm and inviting, this
downtown Claremont trattoria features the
cuisine of award-winning Chef Hugo Molina,
which focuses on grilled meats, fresh seafood
and enticing deser ts. Lunch M-F, dinner daily.
Mar tini and wine bar. $ $ $
WALTERS RESTAURANT
310 Yale Ave.; 909-624-4914
www.waltersrestaurant.biz
Fusion cuisine with Afghan over tones
mark this longtime Claremont favorite
as a wonderful spot to spend an evening.
Dining areas tumble through several buildings
including across a patio and through an old
home. The menu includes kabobs, curries,
Photo by Eric Reed
The Bahooka Bowl,
a tropical drink special and
Polynesian ribs at Bahooka
Family Restaurant
spicy pastas and original pizzas featuring lamb,
feta and eggplant toppings. Breakfast, lunch
and dinner daily. $ $
ONTARIO
BENIHANA
3760 E. Inland Empire Blvd.; 909-483-0937
www.benihana.com
Dinner and a show, with chefs grilling chicken,
seafood, steak and vegetables in front of
your table. Sushi bar, plus more than a dozen
specialty drinks including several alcohol-free
selections are available. Lunch and dinner
daily. R S , F B , $ $ $
DAVE & BUSTER’S
4821 Mills Circle; 909-987-1557
www.daveandbusters.com
Burgers, sandwiches, chicken, pasta, seafood
and steaks, plus interactive electronic games,
billiards. Eat & Play combo includes entree
and $10 gamecard for $15.99. Lunch and
dinner daily. F B , $
MARKET BROILER
4333 E. Mills Circle; 909-581-0866
www.marketbroiler.com
More than a dozen varieties of fresh fish,
chicken, steak, pasta, wood-fired oven pizza
and more. Lunch and dinner daily. F B , $
NEW YORK GRILL
950 Ontario Mills Drive; 909-987-1928
http://newyorkgrill.com
Chicken, duck, salmon, Australian lobster tail,
rack of lamb, ribs and, of course, a variety of
quality steaks. Lunch M-F, dinner M-Sa. R S ,
FB, $$$
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PANDA INN
3223 Centre Lake Drive
909-390-2888
www.pandainn.com
Mandarin- and Szechwan-inspired
entrees, plus soups, salads, and
seven varieties of noodles and
rice. Lunch and dinner daily,
Sunday brunch buffet. F B , $
FB, $$$
11837 Foothill Boulevard
Rancho Cucamonga
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909.477.4377
ROSA’S
425 N. Vineyard Ave., 909-937-1220
www.rosasitalian.com
Fine Italian cuisine served in
elegant, intimate surroundings.
Menu includes several pasta
dishes, seafood and steaks. Piano
player Thursday through
Saturday. Lunch M-F, dinner
M-Sa. R S , F B , $ $ $
AFGHAN PALACE
8685 Baseline Road; 909-466-3723
www.afghanpalacecuisine.com
Traditional Afghan cuisine,
including seven kabob varieties
and pita bread sandwiches.
Kabob dinners include Basmati
rice, hummus, pita bread, grilled
vegetables and a choice
of homemade gravy. Belly dancing
7 p.m. Thursdays. Lunch and
dinner daily. $
TOKYO TOKYO
990 Ontario Mills Drive, Suite H
909-987-7999
www.tokyotokyosushi.com
Japanese cuisine, seafood and
a full-service sushi bar. Dining
areas include traditional Tatami
rooms and a tropical garden
setting. There’s a 4,000-gallon
underground koi pond visible
through a glass floor. Beer, wine
and sake are served. Lunch Tu-F,
dinner Tu-Su. R S , $ $
POMONA
LOCUST LOUNGE RESTAURANT
205 E. Second St.; 909-629-7777
www.locustlounge.net
Chicken, steak and three fish
selections: ahi tuna, halibut,
salmon. Nightclub features a
dance floor, two patios and
a mezzanine lounge. Dinner
Tu-Sa. F B , $
McKINLEY’S GRILLE
At the Sheraton Suites Fairplex
601 W. McKinley Ave.
909-868-5915
www.starwoodhotels.com
Traditional breakfast fare, plus
pasta, steak, seafood and more
for lunch and dinner. Land and
sea dinner specials available
nightly. Breakfast, lunch and
dinner daily. F B , $ $ $
SAKURA ICHI
101 W. Mission Blvd.; 909-865-2059
http://sakuraichi.com
Medium-sized restaurant in the
City Hall redevelopment area.
Dinner combos come with salad,
miso soup, steamed rice and
desser t. Domestic and Japanese
beers, wine and cocktails are
served. Lunch Tu-F, dinner T-Su.
ANTONINO’S
8045 Vineyard Ave.; 909-941-0047
www.antoninosrestaurant.net
Nor thern and Southern Italian
cuisine served in a dining room
with large Romanesque classic
paintings, etched glass and comfy
seating. Chicken, filet mignon,
lamb, veal and pasta dishes are
among the entrees. Lunch and
dinner daily. R S , F B , $
Monday-Friday 3-8
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with purchase of 1 drink per special
choose from our daily lunch specials
11:00 am-3:30 pm
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buy 1 dinner entree at regular price
and 2 drinks, get a 2nd dinner of
equal or lesser price free
up to $10.99 value
With this coupon. One coupon per table. Not
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909.477.4377
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11520 Fourth St.; 909-581-6750
www.bjsrestaurants.com
Deep-dish pizzas, salads,
sandwiches, pastas, steaks, baby
back ribs and more. Lunch and
dinner daily. R S , F B , $
THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY
Victoria Gardens, 12379 N.
Mainstreet; 909-463-3011
www.thecheesecakefactory.com
Steaks, chops, seafood, pizza,
sandwiches and, of course, more
than 30 varieties of cheesecake.
Lunch and dinner daily, brunch
Sunday. F B , $ $
FLEMING’S PRIME STEAKHOUSE
& WINE BAR
Victoria Gardens, 7905 Monet Ave.
909-463-0416
www.flemingssteakhouse.com
Upscale steakhouse serving prime
beef cuts including filet mignon,
New York strip and prime rib.
Salmon, scallops, crab legs and
lobster also featured. Dinner
nightly. R S , F B , $ $ $ $
ANY PURCHASE
of $30 or more
With this coupon. One coupon per table.
Not valid with other offers. Excludes take
out orders. Not valid Easter Sunday.
Excludes alcohol. Offer expires 4-30-09.
909.477.4377
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GREEN MANGO THAI BISTRO
11226 Fourth St.; 909-987-8885
www.greenmangothaibistro.com
Authentic Thai selections without the
Chinese influences found at many other
Thai restaurants. Beer and wine are served.
Lunch and dinner daily. $
HAANDI INDIAN CUISINE
7890 Haven Ave.; 909-581-1951
www.haandiindiancuisine.com
Selections from Nor thern India, with some
adjustments made for American taste buds,
cooked in a tandoor clay oven. Lunch and
dinner daily. F B , $ $
ISLAMORADA FISH COMPANY
Bass Pro Shop at Victoria Gardens,
7777 Victoria Gardens Lane, 909-922-5400
www.fishcompany.com
Blackened tilapia topped with grilled shrimp,
flame-broiled catfish, mahi mahi and
yellowfin tuna are a taste of what’s served
at this Bass Pro Shop signature restaurant.
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JOE’S CRAB SHACK
12327 Foothill Blvd.; 909-463-6599
www.joescrabshack.com
Shrimp – popcorn, crispy, jalapeno, platters
and pasta – along with a hear ty assor tment
of seafood, steaks and sandwiches star at
this beach-oriented spot. F B , $ $
KABUKI
Victoria Gardens, 12595 N. Mainstreet;
909-646-8555 www.kabukirestaurants.com
Curry shrimp; seared tuna tataki; misomarinated black cod; sushi; chicken, beef
and salmon teriyaki and other Japanese
selections. Lunch and dinner daily. F B , $
MAGIC LAMP INN
8189 Foothill Blvd.; 909-981-8659
www.themagiclampinn.com
This is a Route 66 landmark since the mid1950s, when it was known as Lucy and
John’s Cafe. Today, Magic Lamp specialties
include prime rib, rack of lamb, salmon fillet
and a chateaubriand dinner for two. Lunch
Tu-F, dinner Tu-Su. F B , $ $ $
THE MELTING POT
12469 Foothill Blvd.; 909-899-1922
www.meltingpot.com
Signature four-course fondue dinners mean
a unique dining experience. Dinner nightly.
$$
OMAHA JACK’S GRILLHOUSE & BREWERY
11837 Foothill Blvd.; 909-477-4377
www.omahajacks.com
Pasta, seafood, steaks, burgers, barbecue
and other American fare that pairs nicely
with award-winning microbrews. R S , F B , $ $
RICHIE’S REAL AMERICAN DINER
Victoria Gardens, 8039 Monet Ave.
909-899-8101, www.richiesdiner.com
Homestyle cooking with egg dishes,
pancakes and more to star t the day, plus
burgers, chicken, steaks and desser ts.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $
SYCAMORE INN
8318 Foothill Blvd.; 909-982-1104
www.thesycamoreinn.com
Hospitality has long been the hallmark of
the Sycamore Inn, which dates to the mid1800s when William Rubottom opened an
inn and tavern. Dinner nightly. R S , F B , $ $ $ $
UPLAND
BISTRO ROTI RESTAURANT & BAR
1041-F E. 16th St.; 909-946-0927
www.bistroroti.com
A wood-burning rotisserie takes center
stage in the dining room at Bistro Roti,
where menu offerings range from casual to
high-end French fare. Filet de pork, roasted
pork with an apple-onion compote, is a
menu standout. Wine and beer bar;
M-Sa, 8 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. $ $ - $ $ $
CAFE ALLEGRO
186 N. Second Ave.; 909-949-0805
Rustic Italian dining in downtown Upland,
with wonderful breads and a full range of
classic dishes and a chicken marsala that
tops the popularity list. Wine and beer bar.
Lunch and dinner M-Sa; Su 4-9 p.m. $ $
KISHI JAPANESE RESTAURANT & SUSHI BAR
320 W. Foothill Blvd.
909-981-1770, kishirestaurant.com
Sushi bar, teppan grill and dining room.
Diners will find ahi steak, ginger pork and
Sukiyaki beef on the teppan menu. Also
tempura, specialty rolls, sashimi
combinations and a wide range of sushi
including sweet shrimp, sea eel, yellowtail
and flounder. Lunch and dinner M-F, Sa-Su
dinner. R R $ $
TANGO BAIRES CAFE
870 E. Foothill Blvd.
909-758-0970
www.tangobiarescafe.com
A taste of Argentina at modest prices.
Empanadas, beef roll with red peppers,
entrana grilled-skir t steak and Italianinfluenced pastas and pizzas with an
Argentine twist. Daily from 8:30 a.m. $
Inka Trails serves culinary Peruvian cuisine; which is famous
around the world for it’s bounty of Pacific seafood. The
confluence of native Inkan, Japanese and even Chinese
influence makes for a remarkable and delicious unity.
1077 W. Foothill Boulevard
Claremont, CA 91711
Tel: 909.626.4426
www.inkatrailsrestaurant.com
“Inland Empire’s Best Kept Secret” Food Critic, Allan Borgen
‘2009 Recipient of the Southern California
Restaurant Writers Association Four Star Award’
Menus are available by email or fax.
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10220 Central Ave., Montclair @909.445.1285
Open Daily from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm - Closed Mondays
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Chaffey Community Art Association
The Chaffey Community Art Association, granddaddy of art
institutions locally, honored some of its members and biggest
supporters at its recent annual President’s Dinner. Local artists
Andree Mahoney and Bob Smith were recognized for their work,
while devoted association backers Joyce Allingham and Karen Morris
were honored as members of the year. The festive evening was a
combination fundraiser and “friend-raiser,’’ said Sally Rivera,
chairwoman of the ways and means committee. The art association
Longtime board members Nancy Ruddock, left, Joyce
Allingham and Connie Hiner check everyone in before the
annual President’s Dinner fundraiser.
collection and exhibits are housed in the J. Filippi Winery and
Vineyard in Rancho Cucamonga. The association was established in
1941 by Francis and Helen Line in memory of their daughter,
Barbara, who died of leukemia. It maintains a permanent collection,
where pieces rotate and are displayed in the museum, and it
promotes visiting exhibits.
Photos by eric reed
Diane Boydell, left, Jeanette Davis, Gene Sasse, Bill Davis and Wayne Leavitt spend a
few minutes together before the evening got underway.
Jerome and Andree Mahoney, left, John Svenson, Gwen and Bob Smith
catch up with each other before dinner.
Tom and Sherry Glab, left, and Janet and Gary Manildi and Kathy
Mitchell prepare to take their seats before dinner is served.
Sally Rivera, left, served as evening hostess. She is joined by Joyce
Allingham, Ruby Leavitt and Karen Morris. Allingham and Morris are the
association’s members of the year.
Jackie Abercrombie, left, with Emily Caughman, Rick Caughman and
Suzy Graham.
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Put Your Red Shoe In
boosted for being light on your feet. If
They put on their dancing shoes and
done regularly, dancing also provides the
exercised for their health at the recent Day
added health benefits of weight loss, lower
of Dance event hosted by San Antonio
blood pressure and cholesterol numbers,
Community Hospital in Upland. Dance
increased energy, increased coordination
exhibitions, cooking demonstrations and
and increased happiness. Dancing also can
physician lectures helped spread the word
expand social networks and add new
that more women need to take control
friendships. Photos by eric reed
of their health. Prevention can be both
enjoyable and energizing.
Dr. Fatima Hakkak, an Upland
cardiologist, said women need
to be aware that heart disease
doesn’t just afflict men. She
encourages women to get up and
move. Dancing has clear health
benefits. Dancers can burn as
many calories as swimming,
walking or even riding a bike —
200 to 400 calories an hour. That
Kitty Underhill, left, Evelia Munoz, Kathy Armstrong and Penny
doesn’t even consider the affects
Libenschek take a break from dancing.
of having your reputation
Lisa Clyde and Jim Peace
Rashan Miles teaches some of his
hip-hop dance moves.
Johnny Duran, front left, Emily Duran, Liz Moreno and Jessica
Moreno are joined by Marilyn Matthews during a physician
presentation about women and heart disease.
Saundra Moreno participates in a
cooking demonstration.
Stephanie Henderson, left, shares health information with Sharon Bennett and Heather Bennett, while Angie
Weathersby talks with Charlotte Whelan about ways of improving one’s health.
Dr. Fatima Hakkak and her niece Dunya
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Seen • Pomona
Everybody was seeing red at the recent Pomona Valley
Hospital Medical Center Foundation luncheon to promote
women’s heart health. In fact, wearing red was the order
of the afternoon as more than 100 community supporters
wore the color on their sleeves, backs and chests in order
to raise money for the Heart of a Woman program at the
hospital’s Stead Heart and Vascular Center.
Sheila Kryger, left, Linda Troyer and Dona Avila prepare to
enjoy a delicious heart-healthy lunch of baked chicken and
vegetables.
Heart of a Woman
KABC/ Channel 7 health specialist Denise Dador was the
guest speaker, sharing her insights on the importance
of leading healthy lives. Hospital director of cardiac
services Deborah Keasler also shared ways in which
women can and should take control of their health.
Photos by Thomas R. Cordova
Jan Paulson, left, Lillian Baumgardner and Gay Taylor join luncheon chairwoman
Rosanne Bader.
Mildred Ricard, left, Pat Kusunis, Michael Buckley, Kelli Spiri and Janice Poppen
Diane Costa, left, Floy Biggs and Jamie Kidwell catch up
with each other before the Power of Red luncheon.
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Anne Doyle, left, Sue Hyland and Velma McKelvey
Jill Fulton, left, Terri Long, Jennifer Galbraith, Kristina Allende and Michelle Hillman
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April 2-3 – Dance teams from Chino High
School and Townsend Junior High School
present “Dance of Hope” to benefit
Chino Valley youth facing life-threatening
illnesses. Chino Hills High School,
16150 Pomona Rincon Road; 6:30 p.m.;
$8 in advance, $10 at the door; 909-613-9161.
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April 4 – Soroptimist International Baldy
View’s City Lights, Romantic Nights to
benefit the organization’s community
projects. Red Hill Country Club, Rancho
Cucamonga; 4 p.m.; $50; 909-989-4600.
April 4 – Beatles tribute band The Fab Four
in concert to benefit Women of Vision,
Mt. Baldy’s World Vision project, which
involves the building of 10 water wells
in Sierra Leone, Africa. Gardiner Spring
Auditorium, 1245 N. Euclid Ave., Ontario;
7:30 p.m.; $25-$35; www.womenofvisionmountbaldyviewchapter.org.
April 19 – Friends of the Diamond Bar
Library is having its 16th annual winetasting soiree with selections from the
Jerry Mead New World International Wine
Competition and delicious food from local
restaurants. Diamond Bar Center, 1600
Grand Ave., Diamond Bar; 4 p.m.; $50 in
advance or $60 at the door; 909-861-2002.
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April 25 – The San Bernardino County
Museum hosts a Roaring Twenties-themed
fundraiser. 2024 N. Orange Tree Lane,
Redlands; 5:30 p.m.; $35 and up;
909-307-2669 ext. 230,
www.sbcountymuseum.org.
April 27 – House of Ruth Inc. supporters
take on the Harlem Ambassadors in a
basketball fundraiser. Rains Center,
Pomona College, 220 E. Sixth St.,
Claremont; 7 p.m.; 909-621-3777.
May 2 – The San Bernardino chapter of the
American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life
is on the lookout for potential walkers
for a 24-hour walk. Little League Western
Regional Park, 6707 Little League Drive,
San Bernardino; walk begins at 8 a.m.;
909-883-3945.
May 3 – Wine-tasting event to raise funds
for scholarships at Cal Poly Pomona.
W.K. Kellogg Commemorative Rose
Garden; 1 to 5 p.m.; $100; 909-869-4731.
May 9 – Pomona Rotary’s annual art
auction to benefit the wounded military
warriors program at Casa Colina. Fox
Theater, Pomona; 5 p.m.; $100; 909-229-5921.
May 23 – The Reeder Heritage Foundation
and the Soroptimist International Montclair/
Inland Valley are teaming up for a
fundraising gala. Reeder Citrus Ranch,
Montclair; 5:30 p.m.; 909-560-0043.
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Scheu Family YMCA
Although he has spent his life
volunteering in the community,
Dr. Loren Sanchez said his greatest
accomplishment is being married
to his beloved wife, Kay, for 51 years.
A large cross-section of Upland came out to honor Loren and Kay Sanchez. Pictured are Stephanie
Mendenhall, front left, and Donna Jimenez from U.S. Congressman David Drier’s office. In back are
Lorraine Leclear, left, David Brandt, Peter Watson, Stacey Fifield and Wes Fifield, Upland School
Board member.
Scheu Family YMCA of Upland supporters honored longtime
volunteer and former chairman of the board Dr. Loren Sanchez for his
decades of service. To recognize all that the Upland native and his wife,
Kay, have done for the community, the YMCA recently named its Early
Childhood Development Center after the couple. City and Upland Unified
School District officials, as well as friends and family members attended
the breakfast and dedication to celebrate all the couple has done, and
continues to do, for the community – especially its youngest members.
Farzad Yektafar, left, with present chairwoman
of the YMCA board Sue Sundell and executive
director LeeAnn Faucett
Russ and Bonnie Buccola enjoy breakfast before
the ceremony and dedication.
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Photos by Thomas R. Cordova
Peggy Petta, left, Farrel Salen, and John and Nancy Hendon
Seen • Chino
Despite cold and wet conditions, the
community that Officer Russ Miller
loved came out to support him. The
late Chino Police Department officer
was killed in the line of duty in 2000,
and in his memory an annual run
raises money to promote high school
and youth athletic events in Chino
and to help defray expenses of Chino
officers who choose to participate
in similar runs that honor fallen
officers. Runners, walkers and people
who just wanted to show their respect
came out in force during the recent
seventh annual Russ Miller Memorial
Foundation 5-kilometer and
community walk. The run/walk began
at the Chino Police Department.
The course went throughout the city,
poignantly going past the intersection
of Central and Schaefer avenues where
a memorial statue of Miller stands.
Photos by eric reed
Run for Russ
Judy Miller, left, Cindy Duncan and Donna DeBie
Ed Layaye, left, and David Vieira cook at
the seventh annual Run for Russ event at
the Chino Civic Center.
Katherine Striggow, left, Megan Walter
and Kathryn Walter
Esther Martinez, left, and Hilda PadillaCasas hand out T-shirts.
Nick Kaplan, left, Kandee Crossley, Bob Crossley, Becky
Crossley and Debbie Kaplan
Runners and walkers at the seventh
annual Run for Russ
Charles, Laura and Edward Sayles
Members of the 189th class of the
Rio Hondo Police Academy
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By CARLA SANDERS
F
or several years now, I’ve
promised my daughter we would take
our bicycles out and traverse the old
Pacific Electric Railway route that has been
turned into a freshly paved biking-hikingjogging trail. It seems like a nice, leisurely,
fairly flat ride. The only problem: My bicycle,
a mid-1980s Schwinn World Sport (quite
a beauty in its heyday), was sorely in need
of some cosmetic surgery. A little nip here,
a little tuck there.
Surprise, surprise! Christmas morning
I found a striking, sparkling two-wheeled siren
in my living room and
wondered, “Who got a new
bike?” Oh! it was me —
and my charcoal-colored
relic, a reminder of another
era, was stunning in its
newfound youth, thanks
to the deft, restorative touch
of my very handy husband.
Now that spring is here, it’s time to make
good on my promise and venture out to explore
all the wonders that make living in the Inland
Empire so delightful this time of year. While
those poor frozen souls back East won’t be
thawing out for another month or two,
we are in the glorious throes of wonder
and enchantment.
My hot pink azaleas are bursting forth,
offering a cheery greeting to all those walkers
who travel up and down my street. Nearby, red
geraniums, so hunched over during our brief
cold spell, are now sunning themselves nicely
near the warm boulders in our front yard.
Our recently thinned tangelo tree is
producing softball-sized fruit that begs to be
eaten. The vivid orange peel is tender and the
slices inside are luscious and sweet. The juice
runs freely down my arm as I consume them
fresh off the tree.
When spring is here, I feel happy,
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rejuvenated, with an extra burst of energy for
whatever the coming weeks and months will
bring. It’s a time for picnics and outdoor
gatherings, for leisurely evening walks and
sweeping away the cobwebs of winter in some
serious house cleaning. Even that doesn’t seem
like a chore, though, as the fresh air wafts
in through windows thrown open wide.
But mostly, for me, spring is about
stimulating the senses. Admiring the beauty
of the season’s myriad flowers. Breathing in the
fragrant blossoms of citrus trees and aromatic
plants in full bloom. (My neighbor’s fruit
orchard gets more intoxicating every year.)
Feeling the soft earth as we plant new bulbs
and touching the morning dew as I snip off a
few Calla lilies for a burst of spring indoors.
Listening to the splendid symphonies the
winged creatures and their tiny offspring offer
forth from the branches of our oak trees.
Tasting the freshness of earthy tomatoes,
sweet cherries and ripe strawberries from
local farmers’ markets.
More than 100 years ago, in her poem
No. 812, Emily Dickinson extolled the
uniqueness of spring. She wrote, in part:
A Light exists in Spring
Not present on the Year
At any other period —
When March is scarcely here
A Color stands abroad
On Solitary Fields
That Science cannot overtake
But Human Nature feels.
She got it exactly right. We feel spring —
more, I think, than any other season. We feel
its richness and its promise. After the winter
doldrums, it’s a glorious gift from Mother
Nature.
And, true to my word, one day soon my
daughter and I will be experiencing its amazing
freshness from the seats of our bicycles. Perhaps
we’ll see you along the trail.
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