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REDLANDS MAGAZINE FALL 2011 Ball o’ Fire REDLANDS DANCES TO FUND A TRUCK Downtown wine explorations Noodle 21 Asian Grill Discovering J.D. Myers + Believe Walk A survivors’ story In season The Redlands Symphony

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In this issue: our friend Allan Borgen reports in from Noodle 21 Asian Grill; we spend time shopping at J.D. Myers, venture on a downtown wine tour, take a slice of Mommie Helen’s pie and visit with local volleyball phenom Alyssa Mason. There’s plenty to enjoy in Redlands ... in fact it’s all right here.

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diningThe Stockyard

fall 2011

Ball o’ Fire

Redlands dances to Fund a tRuck

downtown wine explorations

noodle 21 Asian grill discovering J.d. Myers

+

Believe Walk A survivors’ story

in season The Redlands

Symphony

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Three cancer survivors team up to organize the Believe Walk, a community event that’s gaining ground in the fight against cancer. Thousands

are expected to participate, including walkers,

supporters and many business owners.

walk this way

DEPARTMENTS

FROM THE EDITOR A night at the fire station 6

CAN’T MISS Munchin’ at the Mansion, Veterans Memorial Car Show and a safe trick-or-treat 8

ARTS & CULTURE Lots to see and do this fall 8

TECHNOLOGY New apps help city run smoother 18

NONPROFIT Special event lights up the night 20

WINE Pouring top vintages, locally 32

TASTE Noodle 21 Asian Grill 38 Delicious desserts 43 Restaurant guide 46

FACE TIME Alyssa Mason, volleyball player extraordinaire 50

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FALL 2011 vOLUME 3, ISSUE 2

ON thE COVER Sarah and Redlands Fire Capt. Chris RandolphPhoto by Eric Reed Makeup by Paula Frazier, Bella Visage Salon & Spa

REsiDENts tO thE REsCUE Raising dollars for RFD’s new truck

3 FaMiliEs, 1 ORChEstRa Redlands Symphony’s support runs deep

GlOBE-tROttER FOR COOl GiFts Jane Myers travels far to fill her boutique

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from the editor

Fred H. HamiltonPUBLISHER & CEO

Don SproulMANAGING EDITOR

JJ Jones V.P. SALES & MARKETING

Lynda E. BaileySALES DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

Shawna FederoffRESEARCH DIRECTOR

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS & EDITORS

Allen Borgen, Amy Bentley, Catherine Garcia Luanne J. Hunt, Steve Ohnersorgen

Jerry Rice, Carla Sanders, Suzanne Sproul

Rick SforzaPHOTO EDITOR

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CONTACT USEditorial: 909-386-3899; fax 909-885-8741

or [email protected] tising: 909-386-3936; fax 909-884-2536

or [email protected] subscribe to Redlands Magazine call 909-386-3923

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REDLANDSVOLUME 3, ISSUE 2

A PUBLICATION

REDLANDS MAGAZINE P.O. Box 9400, San Bernardino, CA 92427-9400, is produced by the inland Custom Publishing Group of The Redlands Daily Facts, The Sun and inland Valley Daily Bulletin. Single copy price: $3.95. Subscriptions $14.95 per year for 4 issues. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to P.O. Box 9400, San Bernardino, CA 92427-9400. Copyright 2011 Redlands Magazine. No par t of this magazine may be reproduced without the consent of the publisher. Redlands Magazine is not responsible for unsolicited manuscripts, photos or ar twork even if accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope.

Fall, and it’s busy again in

Redlands. Men in shiny patent-

leather shoes soon will be

dancing with ladies in long gowns,

savoring the city Fire department’s

first ever ball.

during our work on this issue, we

got to spend time at Fire station no. 1

photographing Redlands Fire Capt.

Chris Randolph and his lovely wife,

sarah, who graciously consented to get

dolled up (and man-handled) under

a photographer’s lights to help promote

the ball and to raise funds for the

purchase of a new ladder truck for

the department.

We had scheduled the shoot for the evening — to avoid the week’s unrelenting

100-plus-degree temperatures — so when we started, the heat of the day had passed.

but fire assistance calls came in from other communities. Randolph didn’t want

to miss the action, but he and his wife stayed on task.

the bosses looked on. Fire Chief Jeff Frazier and his wife, Paula, who did makeup

for the shoot, stood by. also on hand were battalion Chief david Graves, local

photographer Marie bunke, who lent a gown for the photo, and Myra Patterson, who

left some 40-odd Redlands bowl dinner guests at her house to check in and see how

it was going.

dare i say it? that’s just typical Redlands. People getting together, turning out,

joining in for a cause. and it’s not just about the Fire department’s Oct. 22 ball.

you find this same spirit of community when you sit down with Paul ideker,

president and CEO of the Redlands symphony, and Rachel Wade, symphony

operations manger. and just ask people about supporting downtown businesses,

Casa’s Munchin’ at the Mansion (sept. 28) or the believe Walk (Oct. 2).

the image on our index page speaks volumes.

it shows nancy Varner, annie sellas and Cathy stockton, co-founders of Redlands

believe Walk, arm in arm sharing a moment and a vision.

you can’t see their faces. but it’s easy to read the meaning: people with a cause,

committed to each other, committed to making something happen.

to those of you who share a vision of making Redlands a better place, all of you

who start the day thinking of neighbors, survivors, music lovers, children in need

and the seniors at home, thank you. and thank you for acting on your good will

— that’s what makes Redlands special.

in this issue: our friend allan borgen reports in from noodle 21 asian Grill;

we spend time shopping at J.d. Myers, venture on a downtown wine tour, take

a slice of Mommie Helen’s pie and visit with local volleyball phenom alyssa Mason.

there’s plenty to enjoy in Redlands ... in fact it’s all right here.

Don Sproul

[email protected] 909-386-3899

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Fire Capt. Chris Randolph and his wife, Sarah

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*Except Holidays, Thanksgiving, and the week between Christmas and the New Year. To maintain the health and safety of our patrons, smoking and animals are not permitted at the market. Minors must be accompanied by an adult after 8 pm.

Bring the whole family and enter into an inviting atmosphere complete with lighted trees, brick sidewalks, historic buildings, and great musical entertainment. You’ll be surrounded by over 150 food and merchandise booths, offering the best from our local growers; not to mention the downtown shopkeepers who stay open every Thursday night.

Discover the fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables from local growers, lovely cut flowers, a huge variety of roasted nuts, jerky, and fresh breads in our certified farmers market. The streets are filled with delicious aromas from the eateries lining our streets; whether you prefer your corn roasted on the cob or popped in a kettle, fresh seafood, a medley of ethnic cuisine, or the traditional favorites, you’ll not be disappointed.

Our weekly entertainers include clowns, magicians, horse drawn carriage rides, face painters, many bands and musicians, including jazz, country, contemporary, blues, rock, Christian and classical music.

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AUTUMN GARDEN WALK SEPT. 23 – Tour of the grounds of the historic mansion. Additional public tour hours: 1-3:30 p.m. Thursday-Sunday. Kimberly Crest House & Gardens, 1325 Prospect Drive, Redlands; 909-792-2111, www.kimberlycrest.org. Also: Wedding Faire, Nov. 6; Tree Lighting, Dec. 4; Winter Solstice Garden Walk, Dec. 18.

CRUISIN’ YUCAIPA SEPT. 24 – Charity car show food, music, fun

for kids, raff le, Mourning Star Childrens Center benef it auction and more. Yucaipa Regional Park, 33900 Oak Glen Road; 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.; 951-334-9182, www.cruisinyucaipacarshow.com.

SMOKEY ROBINSON SEPT. 24 – Primm Valley Casino Resor ts, Interstate 15 at the California/Nevada state line; 8 p.m.; 800-745-3000, www.primmvalleyresor ts.com. Also: Cheech and Chong, Oct. 1; Ramon Ayala, Oct. 8.

PARTIES FOR THE NECKLACE SEPT. 25 – A banquet of locally grown, farm-raised food, a farm tour and planting demonstration and live music. It’s the ninth in a series of events in the Redlands Conservancy’s Emerald Necklace program to conserve and promote Redlands’ open spaces. Par ty No. 10, a Middle Eastern dinner, Oct. 6; No. 11, guided walking tour of Los Angeles, Oct. 8; No. 12, an opportunity to make silver jewelry, lunch included, Oct. 15; No. 13, San Timoteo Nature Sanctuary preview, Oct. 22; No. 14, digging for diamonds, Nov. 4; No. 15, snowshoeing in Forest Falls, Feb. 25; No. 16, community scavenger hunt, March 16. 909-389-7810, www.redlandsconservancy.org.

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can’t missWHAT TO SEE & DO

APPLE SEASON THROUGH NOVEMBER – Visit orchards, taste fresh apples and cider, enjoy hot apple pie at one of the several family restaurants, feed the animals, or browse through some of the many specialty shops. At Riley’s Apple Farm, for instance, several apple varieties are available in September and October for picking and enjoying including Jonathan, McIntosh, Red Delicious and Spar tan. Oak Glen, east of Yucaipa and nor th of Beaumont, off Interstate 10; 909-797-6833, www.oakglen.net.

CAR SHOW OCT. 2 – 21st annual Veterans Memorial Car Show. Jerry L. Pettis Memorial VA Medical Center, 11201 Benton St., Loma Linda; 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; www.veterancarshow.com.

MUNCHIN’ AT THE MANSION SEPT. 28 – Four th annual fundraiser for CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) of San Bernardino. Event features international foods presented by San Bernardino County restaurants, plus wine, beer and margaritas, along with live music and a silent auction. Edwards Mansion, 2064 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands; $50, or $350 for eight; 909-881-6760, www.casaofsb.org.

REDLANDS SYMPHONY OCT. 22 – Renowned pianist Rober ta Rust, left, joins the orchestra for a performance of Bar tok ’s stunning third piano concer to — Bar tok ’s f inal work before his death in 1945. Memorial Chapel, University of Redlands, 1200 E. Colton Ave.; 8 p.m.; 909-748-8018, www.redlandssymphony.com. Also: The passion of Rachmaninoff is paired with Dvorak ’s powerful 7th Symphony, featuring pianist Valeriya Polunina, Nov. 12. For more information about the Redlands Symphony, turn to Page 25

arts&cultureTHE CALENDAR

SAFE TRICK-OR-TREAT OCT. 31 – Downtown

merchants will be giving goodies to costumed

children, and there will be both silly and spooky Halloween stories for the kids at Ed Hales Park. Dowtown

Redlands; 3 to 5 p.m.; 909-798-7629,

www.downtownredlands.com.

Shows You Don’t Want to Miss!

Fox Performing Arts Center, 3801 Mission Inn Avenue, RiversideTickets available at ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster outlets and the Box Office.

For Box Office Information call (951) 779 9800. Visit us on the web at foxriversidelive.com

FOXPerforming Arts Center

Riverside, California

Saturday, September 24

Jon Secada

Friday, October 14

Anjelah Johnson

Comedy Central, MADtv and YouTube sensation

Friday, November 11

Howie Mandell

A Veteran’s Day Celebration with

Thursday, September 29

Leon RussellandDr. John

October 7–8

Broadway Series

October 12

B.B. King

Wednesday, September 28

The KING of B lues!

with Special Guest

Kenny Wayne Shepherd

Friday, October 22 November 18-19Sunday, November 6

Pat Benatar

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arts&cultureTHE CALENDAR

GOLF TOURNAMENT SEPT. 26 – Sixth annual fundraiser to benef it Building A Generation, a nonprof it that ensures youth have a stable and healthy childhood. Lunch, putting contest, shotgun star t at noon, social at 5 p.m., and dinner at 5:30 p.m. Redlands Country Club, 1749 Garden St.; 909-793-8822, www.buildingageneration.org

B.B. KING SEPT. 28 – Concer t featuring the king of blues. Fox Performing Arts Center, 3801 Mission Inn Ave., 951-779-9800, www.foxriversidelive.com. Also: Leon Russell, Dr. John, Sept. 29; “Forever Plaid,” Oct. 7-8; Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience, Oct. 12; Anjelah Johnson, Oct. 14; Riverside County Philharmonic, Oct. 15; Pat Benatar, Nov. 6; Howie Mandel, Nov. 11; “Smokey Joe’s Café,” Nov. 18-19; Masters of Harmony, Dec. 4.

INTOCABLE SEPT. 29 – Concer t featuring one of the most popular names in Tejano/Norteno fusion. San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino, 777 San Manuel Blvd., Highland; doors open at 6:30 p.m.; $25-$45; 800-359-2464,

www.sanmanuel.com. Also: Conjunto Primavera, Oct. 20.

CALIFORNIA THEATRE THROUGH NOV. 23 – San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra 2011-12 season opener, Oct. 1; Phil Vassar, Oct. 7; Gar th Brooks Tribute, Oct. 8; “Nosferatu,” Oct. 15; “The Joy Luck Club,” Oct. 21-23; Recuerdos, Sinfonia Mexicana’s Day of the Dead Concer t, Oct. 29; Steven Curtis Chapman, Nov. 3; Riverdance, Nov. 4-6; Canned Heat, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Nov. 11; San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra’s Evening by the Rhine, Nov. 19; “The Wizard of Oz,” Nov. 22-23. California Theatre of the Performing Arts, 562 W. Four th St., San Bernardino; 909-885-5152, www.californiatheatre.net.

VINTAGE JOHNSTON OCT. 1 – Fifth annual wine tasting and dinner, presented by Johnston Alumni and Friends. Proceeds benef it the Johnston Center Student Project Fund. Event is par t of the Vintage Alumni Weekend. Casa Loma Room, University of Redlands, 1200 Brockton Ave.; 6 p.m.; 909-748-8050,

www.redlands.edu/alumni.asp. Also: Murphys Wine Weekend, Oct. 7-8.

GOLF TOURNAMENT OCT. 3 – Calver t & Johnston Memorial Golf Tournament, a benef it for the San Gorgonio Search and Rescue Team. Shandin Hills Golf Club, 3380 Little Mountain Drive, San Bernardino; $90 per player or $330 per foursome; 11 a.m. shotgun star t; www.sgsar.org.

IE FOOD TRUCK AND BREW FEST OCT. 8 – More than 50 food trucks, local breweries, live music, vendors, kids zone and hockey demonstrations. Citizens Business Bank Arena, 4000 Ontario Center Parkway, Ontario; 11 a.m.; $10; 909-244-5600, www.cbbankarena.com. Also: US Figure Skating Skate America, Oct. 20-23; Winterjam, with Newsboys, Kutless, Matthew West and others, Nov. 20; Disney on Ice: Toy Story 3, Dec. 28-Jan. 1.

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KENNY G OCT. 15 – The smooth sounds of the jazz saxophonist at Casino Morongo Resor t & Spa, 49500 Seminole Drive, Cabazon; 800-252-4499, www.morongocasinoresort.com. Also: Joan Rivers, Oct. 23; Zapp and The Ohio Players, Nov. 29; Tower of Power, Jan. 1.

DON RICKLES OCT. 15 – Stand-up performance by the veteran comedian. Agua Caliente Casino Resor t Spa, 32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage; 888-999-1995, www.hotwatercasino.com. Also: Brian McKnight, Oct. 22; The Band Perry, Oct. 29; Village People, Nov. 4; Dierks Bentley, Nov. 12; Air Supply, Dec. 10.

HARVEST OF QUILTS OCT. 15-16 – Quilt show presented by the Citrus Belt Quilters. Yucaipa Community Center, 34900 Oak Glen Road; $8; www.citrusbeltquilters.org.

‘THE LION, THE WITCH & THE WARDROBE’ OCT. 22-NOV. 6 – The 18th season opens with the story of four brave children who join forces with a mighty lion to free the land of Narnia from the clutches of the White Witch. Deaf interpretation, Oct. 29. LifeHouse Theater, 1135 N. Church St., Redlands; 909-335-3037, www.lifehousetheater.com. Also: “Les Miserables,” through Sept. 25; “It’s a Wonderful Life,” Nov. 19-Dec. 30.

HAUNTED GROVE EXPERIENCE OCT. 22-23 – Wine, food, classic haunts, live music, and vignettes features the Bard’s most notorious villains, monsters and tor tured characters set in and about a four-acre private orange grove on Redlands’ posh south side. Adults only. Tours, which last 90 minutes, star t from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.; $45; 909-335-8210, www.redlandsshakespearefestival.com.

‘FLEMMING (AN AMERICAN THRILLER)’ NOV. 3-20 – A spoof by Sam Bobrick, directed by Patricia McQuillan. Redlands Footlighters, 1810 Bar ton Road, Redlands; $15, $10 students; 909-793-2909, www.redlandsfootlighters.org. Also: “An Act of the Imagination,” Jan. 12-29; “Queen Milli of Galt,” March 8-25; “The Sunshine Boys,” May 3-20.

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arts&cultureTHE CALENDAR

STOP PRESS | This just in …FAMILY DAY AT A.K. SMILEY LIBRARYThe Young Readers’ Room will hold its eighth annual Family Day on Saturday, Oct. 1, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This special event is designed for families with K-5th graders to come to the library, enjoy a day of literature-based activities and meet a well-known

children’s author. Each child who attends will receive a free book, and other books will be available for purchase.Writer and illustrator Lauren Stringer, whose books include “Snow,” “Our Family Tree” and “The

Princess and her Panther,” will be the featured author. The San Bernardino County Museum, Inland Empire Resource Conservation District, Boy Scouts of America and Redlands Mayor Pete Aguilar also will par ticipate.A.K. Smiley Public Library, 125 W. Vine St., 909-798-7674; www.akspl.org.

SEPT. 17 – Plymouth Village will hold its f irst grand gala dinner and auction to raise funds for the Plymouth Village Foundation Endowment Fund, which assists residents who have outlived their f inancial resources. Information at www.plymouthvillage.org.

NOV. 13 – The f if th annual Ar tists for a Cause Charity Art Show and Sale to benef it The Associates of the Redlands Bowl, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 560 Terracina Blvd., Redlands. More information at http://ar tistsforacause.com.

Author and illustrator Lauren Stringer

Activities at Family Day

DAY OUT WITH THOMAS NOV. 5-6, 11-13 – Take a 25-minute ride aboard a full-sized Thomas the Tank Engine and enjoy other family friendly activities including storytelling, ar ts and crafts, petting zoo and live music. Orange Empire Railway Museum, 2201 S. A St., Perris; $18; 951-943-3020, www.thomasthetankenginesocal.com.

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE NOV. 12 – Enter tainment, carriage rides and downtown merchants offering refreshments add up to a festive star t to the holiday season. Event presented by the Downtown Redlands Business Association. Dowtown Redlands; noon to 3 p.m.; 909-798-7629, www.downtownredlands.com.

ART ON STATE STREET NOV. 13 – Artists bring their works and set up along State Street, where items will be available for sale. RAA Gallery and Art

Center, 215 E. State St., Redlands; 909-792-8435, www.redlandsartassociation.org.

THANKSGIVING SNOWTACULAR NOV. 26 – Snow play area with more than 20 tons of the white stuff, visits with Santa, horse-drawn hay rides, inf latables, carnival rides, petting zoo, music performances and Thanksgiving weekend sales at 60-plus stores and restaurants. Tri-City Shopping Center, Redlands; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; 877-727-2828, www.tricitycenter.com.

HIGHLAND FAMILY RUN JAN. 29 – 29th annual community event, featuring a half marathon, 10K and 5K runs, and a kids’ fun run. Proceeds benef it the Highland Family YMCA scholarship program for youth and their families. For information, visit the YMCA, 500 E. Citrus Ave., Redlands; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; $25 in advance, $30 day of the event; 909-425-9622, www.ymcaeastvalley.org.

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“Amelia Dinmore, Cover Girl”Chris Gomez Photography

cover story | time passages

By SUZANNE SPROUL

In 1888, the Redlands Fire Hose

Company no. 1 was formed to

protect the community. Ralph

Levy was the first foreman, and

25 firefighters volunteered for duty.

Two years later, their jobs were made a

little easier with the addition of a motor-

driven, four-cylinder air-cooled Seagrave

fire apparatus with two 35-gallon soda

acid chemical tanks, some hoses and a

24-foot ladder.

Times have changed. Today, Redlands

is served by 57 firefighters at four

stations. They are trained and prepared

to act at a moment’s notice to continue to

protect the community.

The old Seagrave is long gone,

replaced during the decades by the

latest and greatest equipment. now

with two aging ladder trucks in the

Fire Department’s fleet, the time has

come for another upgrade.

The Federal Emergency Management

Agency is prepared to help with

$636,000 toward the purchase of a new

ladder truck, but there’s a catch. The city

must come up with the remaining

$160,000.

The Redlands Ladder Truck Fund

recently made it halfway to that goal,

thanks to a $30,000 contribution by the

University of Redlands plus $5,000

donations by Beaver Medical Clinic

and Epic Management.

And a major fundraiser — the

inaugural Redlands Firefighters Ball —

is expected to boost the tally even more.

The elegant, black-tie optional event is

set for Oct. 22, with proceeds going

toward the ladder truck purchase.

Most ladder trucks have a lifespan

of 10 years, and after that time there can

be safety concerns with the vehicles, says

Myra Patterson, one of the nine members

of the Redlands Ladder Truck Fund

committee.

The Redlands Fire Department has

two ladder trucks, both more than

a decade old — a 1998 Seagrave and

a 1975 Crown model. The older one is

With funds to raise for new equipment, the Redlands Fire Department plans its first firefighters ball

Hook, Ladder & H i s t o r y

Fire Station No. 1 as it appears todayPhoto by ERic REED

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Images courtesy HerItage room, a.K. smIley lIbrary, redlandsProud citizens and firemen pose with two motorized fire trucks in a circa 1914 image taken in front of the fire station at Fifth and Water streets.

redlands Fire engine no. 1 was a horse rig with hoses, shown here in front of the casa loma Hotel at the corner of colton and orange. notes on the back of the image indicate the driver might have been Jack levy, who at one time was the city’s only paid fireman. a modern fire station with an open-air cab ladder truck, circa 1950

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considered a “reserve,” but is still used in

as many as 18 percent of emergencies.

“Having the proper ladder truck goes

beyond simply being able to help with two-

story buildings,” Patterson said. “Redlands

has multi-story buildings and this city is

filled with wonderful historic buildings —

many with high-pitched roof designs,

while others are set back. Having the right

equipment is essential in protecting

everyone.”

Battalion Chief Scott MacDonald agrees.

“We don’t buy ladder trucks very often,

and they are very expensive,” he said.

“Having the federal government pay

for 80 percent of the cost is a great

opportunity for the department and

the city. It’s huge.”

Once the Redlands Fire Department

is able to purchase a new truck, the 1998

model will become the reserve, while the

older unit will be decommissioned and

sold for parts or to a collector.

New models come equipped with the

latest safety features, such as anti-lock

brakes, shoulder belts, a closed cab and

a more modern aerial ladder system.

Redlands Volunteer Fire Department, circa 1901

Looking back … Glimpses of R.F.D. historyRedlands Fire. It’s a modern unit with

a rich past — that much is evident from a review of photos on file in the Heritage Room at the A.K. Smiley Library in Redlands.

Some of images are slowly fading. Some have been scanned and digitally cleaned up. Together they tell a story of the Redlands Fire Department.

There’s a fading sepia print of the old “engine house” — a wood structure that looks more like a barn or a stable. According to notes on the back of the print, the building was demolished on Oct. 20, 1902 — the same year on the face of Redlands’ “new” brick fire station shown in images dating from 1903.

Other bits of history slide forth in images from the past: a photo of the volunteer department in their parade uniforms, circa 1901, shows Chief J.E. Brown seated at center, with Assistant Chief Lincoln Sherrard, seated far right.

The men’s uniforms look to be white waistcoats, tucked like blouses into high-waisted pants. Flat-topped caps indicate job descriptions like assistant chief, hose,

driver. Most of the men, also sported ties, the selection of which appeared to be completely up to the individual.

A fellow in the back row, wearing his hat with a jaunty tilt, is identified as “Blondie Kanady.” He pops up again in another photo of the “laddies” in swimwear, again, one of the few men specifically identified.

Other photos mark periods of transition. A circa 1896 image shows only horse-drawn fire apparatus, while a photo circa 1907 shows horse-drawn and mechanically powered equipment in the same frame.

From 1910 and thereafter, the horses are out of the picture, replaced by a Windjammer engine and in 1914, a hook and ladder vehicle in front of a station at Fifth and Water streets.

The images appear to share a few constants: from a circa in 1896, with “Jack Levy?” on the back, to a 1950s era photo of the state-of-the-art vehicle at that time. There seems always to have been an Engine No. 1 and earnest firefighters to man it.

— Don Sproul

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“The ladder truck is a very specialized

piece of equipment that acts sort of like

a rolling tool box in rescue mode for us,”

MacDonald said. “It also provides a safe

base of operations that enables our

firefighters to work in a safer way.”

Patterson believes this is the first

firefighters ball in Redlands history, and

event organizers say it’s an appropriate way

to raise money for the truck.

“It’s going to be at the historic and

simply beautiful Burrage Mansion, which

in the past has not been open to the public

but ball attendees will have full access to

the house. We think that is going to add an

exciting element to the evening,” Patterson

said. “It will be a night full of surprises and

exclusive access to the mansion. We will

be dining inside and outside of the

mansion, and we will have the opportunity

to wander around the grounds and home.”

A live auction is planned, dinner will be

served and guests are invited to dance and

visit with friends.

The 28-room estate, which was built in

1901 for Harvard attorney Albert Burrage,

was purchased in 2007 by Tim Rochford

and now serves the needs of foster children

and other community youngsters.

During the festivities, a Firefighter of the

Year and a Volunteer of the Year will be

recognized, and a social hour will begin

at 6 p.m. Tickets are $125. Sponsorship

opportunities range from $1,000 to

$10,000.

Donors also may become a part of the

city’s rich Fire Department heritage. Those

who give $1,000 or more will have their

names affixed to the new truck, and

donors of $500 to $999 will have their

names displayed on a plaque at Fire Station

No. 1. Those who give $100 or more will

be invited to a reception hosted by Fire

Chief Jeff Frazier.

Said Patterson: “Our firefighters are

sworn to protect us and our community.

Let’s help by providing them the

equipment they need to do their jobs.”

Redlands Firefighters BallWhere: Burrage Mansion, 1205 W. Crescent Ave., RedlandsWhen: Oct. 22Information: 909-307-0899, 909-794-3027, www.redlandsladdertruck.com

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By JERRY RICE

David Hexem is looking for ways to save the city of Redlands

tax dollars — and we’re not talking small change.

“We’ve been trying to figure out ways to save money, or to try

to be more creative in how we operate,” said Hexem, the city’s

chief information officer, before outlining some significant successes:

• A copier contract with Xerox was renegotiated, increasing the number

of copies employees could make plus expanding the ability to do color

at a savings of $250,000 over five years.

• A detailed survey of pavement conditions on every road throughout

the city was recently completed at a cost of $50,000 — one-third of what

a similarly sized city would expect to pay. That analysis will help city leaders

determine how to best spend the funds available to refurbish streets.

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David Hexem with some of the laptop computers that have been donated to the city.

service?Better

• Fifty computers that Esri was planning to

recycle were re-purposed for city use through

a partnership with the local technology company.

“it allowed us to put computers where we haven’t

had them before, replace computers that were up to

12 years old, and give laptops to directors or some

people in the Police department so they can do

work from home,” Hexem said. “That saved us an

immense amount of money that can be used for

something else.”

another initiative, Redlands 311, streamlines

some city operations. The free smartphone

application makes it easy to report potholes, graffiti

and other problems to the city department

responsible for addressing those issues.

When a user opens the app, the phone’s camera

takes a photo of, say, a sign that has been knocked

down, and the app’s esri-developed GiS technology

tells workers exactly where the problem is. The ease

of use increases the likelihood problems will be

reported, officials say. and the sooner they’re

reported, the sooner they can be fixed.

“it really has engaged citizens,” said Hexem,

who added that more than 700 work orders have

come through the system since it was launched

in February.

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In another efficiency move, crews

repairing potholes were equiped with

Internet-connected laptops so work

orders can be downloaded anytime

during the day.

“Now we can communicate with a crew

so they don’t have to drive in to pick up

a piece of paper from the main office,”

Hexem said.

“If a pothole crew is being paid for

a nine-hour day, we want them to be filling

potholes for as much of that nine-hour day

as they can.”

The effort toward maximizing savings

and efficiencies is an ongoing process,

Hexem adds. His department has been

directed by City Manager N. Enrique

Martinez to interview city employees at all

levels of government to gather ideas for

improvements. Called the Redlands Path

to Excellence, Hexem will deliver the

findings to the City Council.

“Even in a down economy, we still are

trying to be innovative and trying to bring

creative solutions to enhance the quality

of life index for residents,” Hexem said.

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By CARLA SANDERS

THREE YEARS AGO, Stan

and Julie Waite’s world shifted.

The Redlands couple departed

in April 2008 on a two-week

dream trip to Scotland, bidding goodbye

to son Chris Long and daughter Rhiannon.

Within days, Chris, who’d had flu-like

symptoms, became so ill that his sister

insisted he go to the hospital.

Then, the diagnosis came. He did

not have the flu. His symptoms, plus

bruising and a 20-pound weight loss,

were attributed to something much more

grim: leukemia.

Rhiannon called the Waites, breaking

the news about Chris’ condition. Doctors

recommended they return home

immediately. Shortly after booking their

flight, the couple received another call, this

one from a doctor in the emergency room.

Their robust, 6-foot-1 son had died, a mere

10 hours after being diagnosed. He was 22.

“We kept trying to figure out how this

happened without us knowing,” Julie said.

“His body was completely shutting down

and trying to fight it as long as it could,

and we didn’t even know.”

They turned to the Internet for

information and found the website of the

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. By that

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organization’s Light

the Night Walk at

Anaheim Stadium.

She raised $1,100

in pledges and met

Dianne Callahan,

whose own story

of her battle with

Stage 4 non-Hodgkins lymphoma had

inspired Julie to join in the first place.

And, in one of several twists of fate,

the Waites and Callahan learned they

lived only nine houses from each other

in Redlands.

The next year, the Waites formed a team

for the 2009 walk. They gave it the name

Primate Aflame, which Chris — passionate

about media arts — had hoped to use one

day as the name of a production company.

About 40 people signed on to the team,

which raised more than $5,100. The 2010

team of 37 walkers surpassed $6,700. This

year’s goal is $7,000.

Chris is the 2011 memorial honoree,

and the Waites shared their story at the

campaign kickoff event.

In addition, the Waites have turned their

fun, friendly lifestyle into something more

meaningful, hosting dinners and

fundraisers often to benefit the Leukemia

& Lymphoma Society.

The most recent was in late August,

a Celebration of Life event to commemorate

what would have been Chris’ 26th

birthday. They raised $1,500.

“Stan and Julie amaze me with their

strength and generosity,” said Callahan,

who is deputy executive director of the

Orange County/Inland Empire chapter

of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

“They’ve turned their heartbreaking story

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Some citieS host a Susan G. Komen

walk and others hold an Avon walk to

fight breast cancer. Redlands has its very

own: the Believe Walk — unique because

funds raised in the inland empire stay in the

inland empire, helping to support local cancer

patients and survivors.

the three women who started the Believe Walk

— cancer survivors cathy Stockton, Annie Sellas

and Nancy Varner of Redlands — are still at the

helm as participants prepare to converge on

downtown Redlands for the fourth annual event

on Sunday, oct. 2. it promises to be a positive,

festive day as many storefronts will be decorated

in a colorful show of support.

“What’s neat is the spirit and the feeling,” Sellas

said. “even my friends who came from the L.A.

area said how beautiful it was. it’s so powerful.

that’s what heals people. God healed me, and it’s

a blessing to be able to do this.”

When the women and their supporters launched

the Believe Walk four years ago, officials at the

Women who BelieveBenefit walk

is gaining ground in the cancer fight

By AMY BENTLEY

Courtesy photosBelieve Walk co-founders Nancy Varner, left, Annie sellas and Cathy stockton each survived battles with cancer.

Police Department needed an

estimate of the number of people

who would turn out. The women

guessed 400; more than 1,700

showed up.

“We were stunned and feel pretty

blessed,” said Varner, adding that

each year the number of participants

has grown.

More than 7,000 people

participated last year, and this time

organizers are preparing for 8,000-

10,000.

Vicky Armstrong, who has

helped publicize the walk since its

inception, is not surprised the event

has grown so big so fast, noting that

just about everyone has a friend or

relative who has dealt with cancer.

“My two best friends died of breast

cancer,” she said. “Few families in

the Inland Empire have not been

touched by cancer. The walks are

so much fun, and you are doing

so much good. We really needed

something like this in our valley.”

Varner was inspired to bring a

cancer-fighting fundraising event to

the Inland Empire after she attended

a Susan G. Komen breast cancer

walk for five years in San Diego.

Varner, Sellas and Stockton joined

forces with friends, cancer survivors

and supporters to form a group

called Inland Women Fighting

Cancer.

“It was when we all were on our

cancer journeys that we cemented

our friendship,” said Varner, who

along with Stockton recently

celebrated five years of being cancer-

free. Sellas has been cancer-free for

10 years.

“The point of the walk is it’s

a celebration of life, and we want

to help other people,” Varner said.

“We love what all the other walks

do, especially, the Komen walk —

they raise so much money for

national research. We wanted the Crazy ties, bras ‘support’ event

Among the more colorful Aspects of the Believe Walk are the bras and ties.

We don’t mean a red-lace c cup or a blue paisley tie. Instead, it’s the outright crazy, funky and imaginative pieces of embellished clothing that have become a local legend in their own right as well as a signature of the event.

Just for fun and to add some artistic expression to the Believe Walk, organizers developed a fancy bras and ties decorating contest. prizes are awarded for first, second and third place, and the people’s choice. one top winner will receive a weekend getaway at the south coast Winery in temecula’s scenic wine country.

the contest has led to some pretty creative bras — decorated with every sort of embellishment imaginable, from feathers and funky fabrics to rhinestones, little stars, golf balls, mini butterflies and artificial flowers. these special bras and ties grace downtown redlands storefronts along with the suV of Believe Walk co-founder Annie sellas. her ford excursion, covered with the decorated bras and ties, cruises along the Believe Walk route, driven by the organizers’ husbands who park in different places so walkers can enjoy it and people can take fun pictures of the vehicle.

“the first year we decided we would decorate an suV. We decorated Annie’s car with all these bras and called it, ‘the support van,’ ” said nancy Varner, a Believe Walk co-founder. “We decided last year to have a contest, and had about 65 bras and ties. people brought them from all over. It’s pretty crazy. It’s fun.”

After the walk, the bras and ties are saved and re-used as decorations for future Believe Walks and other local charity events. — Amy Bentley

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The Believe Walk is expected to draw 8,000 to 10,000 participants this year, who, along with cancer survivors will include friends, family members and supporters.

Encouraging art in support of battling cancer, the Believe Walk also includes a bra and tie decorating contest. The top prize is a weekend getaway to South Coast Winery in Temecula.

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money raised here to stay here. That was

our big thing. We know exactly where the

money is going.”

Inland Women Fighting Cancer took

the idea to Stater Bros. chairman and CEO

Jack Brown, who was supportive. Stater

Bros. Charities has been a major sponsor

of the Believe Walk, and many other local

businesses and individuals also support

the family friendly event.

Since its inception, the Believe Walk has

raised more than $900,000 for the new

Patient Resource Center at the Loma Linda

University Cancer Center — which is

expected to open this fall — and the

Women’s Imaging and Wellness Center

at St. Bernardine’s Medical Center in

San Bernardino. Last year, a donation also

went to Michelle’s Place in Temecula,

a breast-cancer resource center for patients

and their families.

“It’s for everybody. The money is not just

for breast cancer,” Sellas said.

Organizers set a goal of raising $500,000

this year, including $50,000 from online

donations.

The Believe Walk promises to be a fun

and lively event, featuring 23 forms of

entertainment for walkers along the route,

courtesy of local cheer squads, Brownie

groups, musicians and others.

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the arts | redlands symphony 2011

By CARLA SANDERS

If the city of Redlands is “the jewel of the inland empire,” then the Redlands symphony, as one fan says, surely must occupy a key facet of that gem. What started more than six decades ago as part of the music program at the University of Redlands has evolved

into a world-class symphony, with patrons so loyal they’ve inspired friends and generations of their families to return time and again.

“We really need to cherish this; it’s something special,” said W. Robert clark, who served on the symphony’s board of directors for six years and was president for two years. he and his wife, norma, have been Redlands symphony subscribers for nearly 20 years.

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Living the passIon

The Gomez family, Julia, left, Christine, Roland, Jonny, Geneva and Garrison

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classical music lovers for

a good portion of their lives,

the clarks had been longtime

subscribers to the Pasadena

symphony when they moved

to Redlands in 1992. the couple

became involved with the

Redlands symphony soon

thereafter and even chaired

the annual symphony Gala

committee along the way.

attending a concert is

“a wonderful all-around

experience,” said norma, adding

that she especially enjoys the

conductor, Maestro Jon

Robertson.

“i love the music he chooses

and the way he conducts. it’s so

impressive. he puts his whole

heart and soul into it,” she said.

“We’ve always loved classical

music, and the programs he puts

together provide such a learning

experience. there are things you

recognize and want to hear again

and again, and there are things

that are new.”

Robertson, who is nearing

30 years at the helm of the

symphony, garners high praise

from others as well.

“i love his familiarity with

the music,” said chris Gomez of

Riverside, who started attending

symphony concerts about seven

or eight years ago. “i love going

early and listening to Jon’s

monologue. i get to experience

his genius. the way he describes

the music whets your appetite.”

Gomez, a piano teacher who

grew up in yucaipa, first started

attending the concerts with

her mother.

“i remember i was just so

impressed with being there, with

the live music. at that time, the

audience was mostly older

people, and i remember thinking

that this is such a treasure,

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Renowned pianist Roberta Rust joins the Redlands Symphony for a performance of Bartok’s stunning third piano concerto—Bartok’s final work before his death in 1945. Originally written for his wife, the work contains some of Bartok’s most beautiful and soulful music. Bruckner’s late-Romantic masterpiece—his epic fourth symphony, dramatic and monumental—will inspire.

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November 12, 2011 Jon Robertson conductorValeriya Polunina pianoDVORAK Symphony #7RACHMANINOFF Piano Concerto No. 2

The passion of Rachmaninoff is paired with Dvorak’s powerful 7th Symphony in a concert that will leave the audience breathless. Both works are enduring treasures of the orchestral canon; Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2 is one of the greatest and eternally popular works of all time. Lauded piano soloist, Valeriya Polunina, will make the concerto an experience you will not want to miss.

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January 21, 2012 Co Nguyen conductor Student Concerto WinnerWEBER Oberon OvertureBRAHMS Symphony #4

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The University of Redlands Student Concerto Competition winner performs with the Redlands Symphony in a concert anchored by one of the greatest works of Western music, the powerfully expressive, perfectly constructed Fourth Symphony of Johannes Brahms. This symphonic masterpiece encompasses the widest range of emotion in its direct expression and musical craftsmanship.

May 19, 2012 Jon Robertson conductor Lara Urrutia pianoHINDEMITH, DAUGHERTY, & Duke ELLINGTON

The Redlands Symphony performs a concert of works all composed in the United States: Paul Hindemith’s tour de force Symphonic Metamorphosis, Michael Daugherty’s uproariously entertaining nod to the outrageous piano stylings of Liberace—La Tombeau de Liberace, and composer and jazz legend Duke Ellington’s The River.

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Liang Wang

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The mastery of Haydn and Mozart—Haydn’s elegant 104th symphony and Mozart’s playful overture, The Marriage of Figaro—is paired with two pieces for oboe and orchestra. Guest artist and New York Philharmonic Principal Oboist Liang Wang performs the Strauss Oboe Concerto and the world premiere of Redlands Symphony Principal Oboist and composer Francisco Castillo’s new work for the oboe.

Just days before Valentine’s Day, celebrate the passion and romance of the greatest love arias from the Italian operatic repertory. These beautiful, timeless love songs of the Italian masters—taken from the greatest operas of Puccini, Verdi, Mascagni, and Bellini—are followed by Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet.

orchestra, it’s because of the role it occupies

within the city, according to Paul Ideker,

president and chief executive officer

of the symphony.

“It has been an important part of three

or four generations of some local people’s

families,” he said.

“You just don’t see something like that very

often in Southern California. For more than

60 years, it has been an institution that’s

grown in importance and has a connection

to people.

“Some of our subscribers have been there

from the start. We had people on the last gala

committee who worked on the first one

25 years ago.”

Ideker says there is enthusiasm and

appreciation for the music, as well as the

symphony’s longevity, which is remarkable

in today’s fast-forward society.

“We have a pretty loyal core group,” he

said, noting that the Redlands Symphony’s

renewal rate for subscribers is 85 to 90

percent, higher than the average for similar

organizations. “It’s different here. It’s very

different, in a very good way.”

Part of that difference comes from the

volunteers who help with symphony events.

The Cappelli family of Redlands has assisted

with many symphony concerts, handling

ushering duties and staying on to listen to the

evening’s program from the balcony.

“It really connects the family to the

community,” said mom Dawn Cappelli.

Adds daughter, Kathy, 16: “It’s a fantastic

thing that Redlands has its own symphony.

It’s very culturally rich and gives the town

a good reputation with such diversity.”

Kathy, a high school junior, is particularly

inspired as she also plays the cello. Her sister

Courtney, 11, plays the cello, too, and says

she was inspired to do so by the symphony.

As for the concerts, Courtney says she enjoys

seeing everyone there and associating with

so many different people. “It’s amazing,”

she added.

It’s that wonder that Ideker, the president

and CEO, would like to see spread to many

other lives. To those who’ve yet to experience

the orchestra’s enchanting evenings, he offers

this: “The people who’ve gone before, you

have created a cultural core with this

organization that is remarkable. You should

inherit it, and it should be for you and your

children’s children. It’s a gift, a real gift ...

It’s going to be up to you to continue it.”

Redlands SymphonyWhere: Memorial Chapel, University of RedlandsCost: Single tickets start at $15; subscriptions start at $40.50Information: 909-748-8018, http://redlandsymphony.com

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Norma and W. Robert Clark

Jon Robertson conducts the Redlands Symphony.

‘I remember thinking that this is such a treasure, it would be so sad if a younger generation didn’t come to support it and treasure it as well.’

it would be so sad if a younger

generation didn’t come to

support it and treasure it

as well.”

She has done her part to

encourage more youthful

involvement. The mother of four

children ages 10 to 20, Gomez

purchases two season tickets

annually and makes it a point

to take a different person with

her to each concert — husband

Roland, one of her children,

a nephew, friends. And, she

says, through the years she’s

noticed that there has been

“a big difference” in the

audience, with more and more

younger couples and younger

families attending, as well as

an increased number of college-

aged men and women.

“It’s exciting,” said Gomez,

noting that she often encourages

others to give the symphony a

go. There has been an added

benefit, she says, as the musical

events have had “a lasting effect”

on her children. Three of the

four have thus far pursued

choral music. The fourth may

be headed that way also.

If concertgoers and patrons

seem proprietary about their

business close-up | j.d. myers

fall 2011 | redlandsmagazine.com | 29

A visit to J.D. Myers

on state street is always

an adventure.

it sells everything from

chic yet comfortable clothes to

handcrafted jewelry, timeless home

decor and seasonal accouterments.

the merchandise is comprehensive yet

varied: a shopper can come in and

find a birthday gift for mom, a baby

shower gift for a best friend and

a stylish ensemble of their own.

“We’re for people who are unique

and different,” owner Jane Myers

said. “it’s all about a lifestyle; we’re

here to be your fashion, home and

living stop.”

Myers moved to redlands from

the south Bay area of Los Angeles in

the early 1990s. After having a hard

time finding everything she wanted

to buy locally, she opened her own

store in 1994.

“i had been in retailing my whole

life,” she said. “We started on sixth

street, around the corner from where

we are now. it was a very small space,

with just home goods. three years

later, the lease was up and we moved

to state street.”

the store expanded again two years

later when the storefront next door

became vacant. Myers, who previously

worked as a buyer at a Los Angeles

department store, had been consid-

ering selling clothes in the back of

the shop.

“When the space became available,

it was, ‘oK, you gotta do it or forget

about it,’ ” she recalled. “so, we did it.”

the atmosphere in the store is fun

and light-hearted; there are four

employees, and “we love each other,”

Myers said. “We’re like a little family

here, and we love being together and

kid each other all the time.

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“It’s just a great environment to be in.

We get along great.”

The draw of J.D. Myers is the eclectic

mix of goods — a diversity that makes

the store a destination.

“We have customers who fly down

here from the San Francisco area to shop,”

Myers said. “There are those who have

relatives in town, and when they visit,

this is where they have to come. They’re

a God send for us.”

Myers goes to New York City and Paris

twice a year, and Los Angeles about five

times a year to search for the latest items

to sell in the store.

“I’m always looking for something

I haven’t seen before — something that

catches my eye, that is different and unique

that I think we can sell,” she said.

“I’m one of those crazy people who walk

the entire show. People who work for me

say, ‘I can’t believe we have to look at

everything,’ but we don’t want to miss

anything. It’s about the hunt.”

Myers recently decided to resume

selling shoes, and was amazed by the

colorful pairs she saw during a recent

show in Las Vegas.

“They were green and orange and amber,

just really interesting,” she said. “We were

in the shoe business at one time, but it’s

difficult. You have to buy ‘X’ amount of

pairs, and you’re always stuck with

some of them. But I felt like the only things

I was shopping for in other places were

makeup and shoes. So, I think we can have

shoes again.”

Like many other State Street business

owners, Myers has had to revamp a bit due

to the economic downturn.

“These times are very challenging and

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difficult,” she said. “We’ve downsized, and

got rid of non-essential things.

“We got rid of very expensive stuff, and

bought some things that are wearable and

comfortable but don’t cost an arm and a

leg. We went for some still stylish yet

classic pieces and clothing. You just have to

re-work your business to stay in it.”

Myers is a champion of the Redlands

3/50 Project, which urges shoppers to pick

three local, independently owned

businesses where they can spend $50.

“I’ve been part of it for a long time,”

she said. “It’s just so important to buy

locally, to keep money in Redlands so your

money works for you. We have some

fabulous things, and before you drive to

Orange County or Los Angeles, look in

your own downtown.”

Redlands 3/50 suggests that the money

should be spent at independently owned

businesses, not big box or chain stores.

“If it’s owned by someone who is local,

they have a vested interest in it,” Myers

said. “They want you to be happy. During

these tough times, if you don’t support

businesses you like downtown, they’re not

going to be there. If you want it to be here,

you have to use it, or it’s going to be gone.”

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Redlands isn’t quite the napa Valley, but it’s quickly becoming a destination for wine lovers.Within the past few years, several wine-related establishments — all run by tight-knit families

— have opened downtown, offering everything from tastings to bottling opportunities.Paxton’s Cellar sells only the best California wines, while Time in a Bottle serves gourmet food

with wine, champagne and mixed drinks. Barely a few months old, state street Winery is already creating a following of locals who enjoy the $5 tastings. Here’s a closer look at the three businesses that are helping make Redlands a wine aficionado’s paradise.

Trio of businesses help ciTy ripen as a wine desTinaTion

paxton’s cellarIf it’s not made in California, you won’t

find it at Paxton’s Cellar. “I decided that if

I’m in California, which has such great

wines, why should I sell other wine?” said

owner Philip Paxton. “This is a 100 percent

California destination.”

Paxton and his wife, amelia, moved to

Redlands from the napa Valley three years

ago to be closer to their daughters, Mary

Joy and annemarie. a former hotelier with

Hilton, Paxton was looking for something

to do when he decided to open a wine bar,

finding Redlands to be the perfect location

for such an establishment.

“When we came three years ago, it was

already an entertainment center,” he said.

“state street has so much allure, and is just

a very nice place to be.”

after originally settling in a spot closer

to the freeway, Paxton’s Cellar moved later

to state street.

“I try to select wines from all the

wineries, but I do more with family

businesses,” Paxton said. “If you come to

my store you notice I don’t carry Mondavi

or any of the big boys. You can buy those

anywhere.”

Paxton views wine as a lifestyle, but

doesn’t have time for wine snobbery. “If

I enjoy it, I don’t care about it being a $2 or

a $200 bottle. Most wines in my store are

in the mid-teens to about $25 or $27.”

Paxton’s Cellar has developed a strong,

regular, and loyal local following, says

Paxton, who asks his customers questions

to determine the best possible wine

experience for them. He finds that many

of them already know their stuff.

“There is an aura of knowledge that

seems to float around the bar,” he said.

“about 90 percent of my customer base

knows their wines, and they tell me

about wines.”

He’s also close with his fellow business

owners. “I am so fortunate that so many

proprietors on state street come in to see

me,” he said. “I’ve developed a real nice

relationship with them, and they’ll send

people to me and I’ll send people to them.

It’s how we all survive.”

Paxton keeps them coming in with wine

tastings every day and special events. He

doesn’t serve food daily, but visitors can

order meals from such local restaurants

as Caprice Cafe and The Gourmet

Pizza shoppe.

“In the fall, I bring in (people from)

wineries so they can come in and talk

about their wines,” he said. “We also have

fundraisers and mixers, and sometimes we

even have a challenge, like a merlot versus

a merlot, and a cabernet versus a cabernet.”

Paxton is assisted at the store by his

Philip Paxton of Paxton’s Cellar

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wife, who comes in whenever she can, and

Annemarie, who handles the store’s

Facebook and Twitter accounts. Paxton

himself works on a monthly newsletter, but

a vast majority of business comes from

word of mouth.

“It’s been amazing,” he said. “That has

brought in a good amount of business.”

Paxton’s Cellar 104 E. State St., Suite L, Redlands; 909-666-8848, www.paxtonscellar.com Hours: 1-8 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 1-9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, closed Sunday and Monday

State Street WineryIt took several years, but Janet and Robin

Harter’s dream of opening a winery finally

came true in July.

“We always wanted to do something like

this,” said Janet. “We started the process

five years ago, and last year we said, ‘We’re

going to do it, it’s now or never.’ ”

State Street Winery sits at the end of the

street, near Baskin-Robbins and Bank of

America. The location is perfect, and has

adequate parking, which was very

important, Janet says.

The couple studied the wine market

before opening, and found that it was

“going up while everything else was going

down.”

The Harter family has lived in Redlands

for 30 years. The winery is a group effort,

with their three daughters, son-in-law and

grandson all involved.

“My husband and son-in-law make all

the wine in our back room,” Janet said.

“They recently filtered 11 wines, and

it took about four to five hours.”

State Street Winery offers reds, whites

and fruit wines, with fun names like Cran

Chi Chi (cranberries and chianti), Purple

Twilight (acai raspberry cabernet

sauvignon) and Ginger Goddess (pinot gris

infused with loquat and ginger).

“We’ve been selling reds like crazy,”

Janet said. Bottles range from $14 to $22,

tastings are $5, and all glasses are $5.

“We kept our prices at a certain price

point, so we could be more successful;

we could easily charge $10 a tasting or

$10 a glass,” she added.

Food is not available on site, but State

Street Deli and Brisket’s both deliver, and

if customers purchase a bottle of wine to

drink on the premises but don’t finish it,

Robin Harter opens a bottle at State Street Winery.

State Street Winery is a busy place as wine lovers enjoy conversation and vintage selections.

fall 2011 | redlandsmagazine.com | 35

it will be re-corked for them. Wine tastings

are available every day, consisting of five

one-ounce samples; on Taster Tuesdays,

it’s free.

“When people find out the prices, that’s

why so many customers come back,” Janet

said. “It’s very reasonable.”

One unique aspect of State Street Winery

is that customers can come in and bottle

their own wines. Interested participants

purchase a batch of 29 bottles, and then

come back five to seven weeks later

to bottle and label their items.

“A lot are scheduled for October,

November and December, right around the

holidays,” Janet said. “We’ve had a wedding

party come in and bottle their own wine,

and groups of friends.”

The participants come into the bottling

area, rinse the bottles, fill them with wine,

cork them, put on the hot foil, and then

label the front and back.

“It takes about two hours for 10 people,”

Janet said. “They love it.”

So far, the winery is attracting large

crowds, and is especially busy during

Market Night on Thursdays.

“We have a lot of repeats already,” Janet

said. “The atmosphere just feels relaxing.

It has a different feeling from a bar.”

The energy is positive because, as Janet

points out, “Everyone who comes in wants

to be here. It’s not like you have to come

and drink wine!”

State Street Wiinery 404 E. State St., Redlands; 909-798-4300, www.statestreetwineryredlands.com Hours: 1-7 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, 1-9 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; closed Sunday

Time in a BottleFor owners Paula and Angel Negron,

Time in a Bottle is more than a wine and

martini lounge. It’s also one of the ways

they honor the memory of their son.

Aron Negron was killed in a car accident

in 2004, just a few weeks shy of his 20th

birthday. After the accident, “Our lives

were changed forever,” Paula Negron said.

“We tried to work for other people, but we

were so unhappy.”

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Paula and Angel Negron at Time in a Bottle

opening Time in a Bottle in April 2008.

“My sister-in-law was in Redlands, and

we often visited,” Paula said. “We loved

this town and the old homes and

buildings.”

Paula had the vision, and Angel

implemented it, taking more than a year to

create one-of-a-kind tables and a long bar

featuring exotic woods and inlaid grapes.

When it came time to name their new

wine bar, they chose one with two

meanings.

“Wine spends time in a bottle, and if we

knew we would only have our son for

a short time, we would have saved the time

we had in a bottle,” said Paula, who has

been in the service industry since she was

14, working as everything from a server to

catering director.

While part of the first graduating class

in management at the California School

of Culinary Arts, she “infected her husband

with wine disease.”

“We think wine isn’t a snooty,

pretentious thing,” she said.

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“It’s approachable. It was created by a

farmer who is proud of his product and

puts it in a bottle. People don’t understand

that that’s what it really is.”

The Time in a Bottle drink list is vast.

“We decide what goes on the list, and

what we think guests want to see,” Paula

said. “Wine lovers have to try everything,

and it’s all about educating the palate.”

Food is a huge component of Time in a

Bottle, and the menu includes appetizers

like Puerto Rican style tacos and award-

winning crab cakes, in addition to pizzas

and soups and sandwiches.

On Taste Test Tuesdays, a new appetizer

is introduced for just a few dollars, with

guests invited to give their feedback.

“They get an Iron Chef form, and they

fill it out and are brutally honest,”

Paula said.

Everything is made from scratch, so that

ingredients like sugar in desserts are

controlled and are sure to go well with

wine. The food is prepared by chef

Carmine Curiel, a graduate of Le Cordon

Bleu who interned at a three-star Michelin

restaurant in Spain. Desserts are headed by

the Negrons’ daughter, Adrienne, whose

husband Brian is assistant manager.

“We’re so excited we’re all here as

a family and involved in the business,”

Paula said.

In February, Time in a Bottle received

a liquor license, and now serves well

drinks and items off of a Martini

Madness menu.

“It was a response to what our guests

were asking for,” Paula said. “They had

friends who didn’t drink wine, but who

wanted to go out with them.”

The atmosphere at Time in a Bottle is

laid back, and guests make themselves at

home on couches complete with blankets.

There is music every Tuesday and Saturday

with no cover charge.

“You can dress in shorts and a tank top

or tails and an evening gown,” Paula said.

“We try to appeal to everyone.”

The Negrons also give back to the

community, and often donate to local

charities, especially those concerning

children. On Oct. 27, they will host

a fundraiser for The Compassionate

Friends in Redlands.

“It supports parents who lost a child,”

Paula said. “When our son was killed, we

desperately needed a group like this, but

couldn’t find one. It’s a special situation,

and you need to know you’re not the

only one.”

Three years since opening, the Negrons

are thrilled with what the business

has become.

“This is our home away from home,”

Paula said. “We spend more time here with

our guests than anywhere else. We are

committed to Redlands and our business

and family. We love being part of this

community.”

Time in a Bottle 344 Orange St., Redlands; 909-307-9463, www.timeinabottlewine.com Hours: 3 p.m. to midnight Tuesday-Wednesday, 3 p.m. to 1 a.m. Thursday-Saturday, closed Sunday and Monday.

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Vietnamese cuisine is

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cuisines of the world for two

main reasons. While chinese

and Japanese restaurants seemingly are

everywhere, there are relatively few

Vietnamese restaurants in our area, and

many people are afraid to try foods that

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some of the primary ingredients in the

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Vietnam was a province of china

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another major culinary influence came

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The rolls are delicious and have a

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Roll Your Own Fresh Spring Rolls

IngredientsVietnamese dry rice wrappersBean sproutsJulienne carrotsJulienne cucumbersFresh basilCilantroLettuceRice noodlesCooked shrimp (cut in half)

DirectionsBring a medium saucepan of water to boil. Boil

rice vermicelli 3 to 5 minutes, or until al dente. Fill a large bowl with warm water. Dip one rice wrapper into the hot water for a second to soften. Lay wrapper flat. In a row across the center, place lettuce, noodles, sprouts, cucumbers, carrots and 2 shrimp halves, leaving about 2 inches uncovered on each side. Fold uncovered sides inward and then tightly roll the wrapper, beginning at the end with the lettuce. Repeat with remaining ingredients.

Dipping saucesIn a small bowl, mix fish sauce, water, lime juice,

garlic, sugar and chili sauce to taste. In another small bowl, mix the hoisin sauce and peanuts. Serve rolled spring rolls with dipping sauces.

seasoned cubes of filet mignon sautéed

with onions and bell peppers with

Jasmine rice. The meat was absolutely

delicious and the light sauce had a

slight spicy kick to it that brought this

dish to a great culinary plateau.

Other selections I recommend

include the No. 40 house special, Com

Dak Biet ($7.95), which includes slices

of steak, chicken and pork basted and

charbroiled with a fantastic sweet and

savory sauce served with Jasmine rice,

and the No. 62 crispy noodle with

chicken and lots of fresh vegetables.

The No. 30 roasted chicken with

sautéed rice ($7.50) is another

wonderful selection. It’s a well roasted

cornish hen that’s terrifically crispy

outside, while still moist and juicy

inside. It’s served with fried rice with

overtones of tomato paste, roasted

garlic and butter.

In addition to outstanding food,

Noodle 21 also has a full array of

traditional cold Vietnamese drinks

as well as popular Boba smoothies.

Owners Jennifer Nguyen, Mai and

Hoang Tran are lovely people who

take great pride in their food and

restaurant and really treat each

customer like family.

Noodle 21 is a wonderful family

owned and operated restaurant that

features the best of what Vietnamese

food is all about. Even if you have

never had this type of cuisine, you

are sure to enjoy a great dining

experience here.

Allan Borgen can be heard Saturday

afternoons from 3 to 5 p.m. on the

“Let’s Dine Out” radio show on KTIE-AM

590. Email [email protected], or call

909-910-3463. Be sure to visit his new

website, feedme411.com.

Noodle 21 Asian Grill10040 Alabama St., No. B, Redlands909-798-1888, www.noodle21.comHours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. dailyPrices: $5.95 to $11.50

Noodle 21 has many cold Vietnamese drinks as well as popular Boba smoothies.

Phuong Hoang demonstrates the roll your own fresh spring rolls.

taste | desserts

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IT’S ALL

ABOUT freshBy Luanne J. Hunt

A little bit of start-up

money and a big dream

were all it took for Dorothy

Pryor Rose to become more

famous than she ever imagined. the

65-year-old has made quite a name for

herself with the homemade pies and

desserts she bakes in her Colton shop,

Mommie Helen’s bakery.

Rose started the bakery on a modest

budget in 1999 in a 900-square-foot

space. Her idea was inspired by the

rave reviews she received for the peach

cobbler she frequently took to potluck

gatherings. it didn’t take long for word

to get around town after she opened

for business.

to this day, long lines of hungry

customers form in front of Mommie

Helen’s bakery, which moved to a

2,600-square-foot building in 2006.

Patrons are more than happy to pay

$13.50 to $14.50 for one of her pies.

“We make our pies completely from

scratch,” Rose said. “We cut up our

apples, roll out our dough and use

100 percent fresh ingredients. So many

customers tell us that our pies are

almost exactly like the pies their

mothers or grandmothers used

to make. We’re very proud of that.”

before opening Mommie Helen’s

bakery, Rose worked at Pacific bell

for 30 years. it took a leap

of faith to give up her stable income,

but the calling to open the pie shop

was undeniable.

“God gave me the vision to do this,

so i let Him take the lead,” Rose said.

According to Rose, divine

intervention paved the way in 2000

Dorothy Pryor RosePHotos by aL Cuizon

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for her to send some pies to an event that

former Lakers star Shaquille O’Neal was

involved with. After Shaq tasted her sweet

potato pie, he became her biggest fan —

telling his friends and colleagues about

Rose’s pies, and soon orders were pouring

in from everywhere.

Rose’s most famous clients include

Oprah Winfrey, Stevie Wonder, Mariah

Carey, James Worthy, Magic Johnson,

Penny Marshall and Kathy Ireland.

“Our shop has been featured in

the Wall Street Journal, on CNN and

on all the local news stations,” Rose said.

“In 2009, my berry cobbler made it into

Oprah Winfrey’s magazine. People started

calling and ordering pies from all around

the world.”

Rose and her staff of five family

members (including her husband Robbie)

bake about 500 pies a day — and that is

still not enough to keep up with the

growing demand.

She is considering another expansion,

but is afraid of losing quality control

where recipes are concerned. Rose is

trusting a higher power to let her know

when, and if, the time is right.

“I would very much like to expand and

turn this into an empire,” Rose

said. “But there’s still a lot to

learn as far as the business

side of things is

concerned. When I feel

that God is telling me

to take the next step,

I will. Ultimately, things

have to be done right.”

While it’s difficult for Rose

to pinpoint exactly what makes her

desserts so popular, she does say they are

baked with lots of love and care. Her

mother, Helen, who gave Rose most of her

recipes, wouldn’t have it any other way.

“My mom sampled the pies every week,

and she loved all of them,” said Rose,

whose mother died in 2007. “Sweet potato

pie was her favorite, and she was eating

so much of it, I wouldn’t let her have it

anymore. After that, she would call on the

phone and try to disguise her voice and

order a pie. It was really funny.”

Along with sweet potato and fruit pies,

Mommie Helen’s Bakery offers everything

from cakes to cupcakes to cookies. Her

shop also features a variety of sugar-free

items. Pies can be shipped anywhere in

the United States for about $50.

Mommie Helen’s Bakery1220 E. Washington St., No. A2, Colton 909-783-8012, www.mommiehelensbakery.com Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday

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Northern Italian cuisine, featuring pastas, chicken, seafood, steaks and veal. Made-on-the-premises desserts include cannoli, crème brûlée and tiramisu. Extensive wine list has more than 50 selections, and there’s a cozy wine bar. Private banquet facility. Also at 534 Myrtlewood Drive, Calimesa; 909-795-3700. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner nightly. FB, $$-$$$

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Burgers and sandwiches (including pulled pork), beef tri-tip, ribs, chicken and many other hearty selections are served. Signature barbecue sauce is made daily on-site. Hangar 24 and other beer selections are on tap. Also at 1874 Mentone Blvd., Mentone. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $

MONA LISA 1405 W. Colton; 909-335-0818 Italian subs, pasta and salads — all served at

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MU 309 W. State St.; 909-798-7747 Contemporary Thai cuisine with a French flair

is a hallmark of this restaurant. Bangkok duck is a specialty, while more contemporary offerings include grilled steak and lamb chops, and several seafood options. Thai standards include pad Thai with chicken. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner nightly. $$-$$$

OCEAN BLUE JAPANESE BISTRO 347 Orange St.; 909-793-5998 Situated in the historic Redlands Train Depot, this quaint restaurant features an outstanding array of sushi as well as sashimi and traditional Japanese dishes that are

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