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FEATURES10 Showtime, air timeFlips, f laps and stunts its all up
in the air at the annual Riverside Airshow on April 5 at the
Riverside Airport. Skydivers, formation flights, warbirds, a police
demonstration of a helicopter chase and a car vs. plane race will
highlight this years event.
12 taking flight?At California Baptist University, Dr. Daniel
Prather considers it part of the schools mission to enable its
students to live out their faith wherever they choose to go whether
its in the cockpit for an airline or on a humanitarian mission.
CBUs f ledgling Aviation Science program with its f irst class of
27 students is looking forward to growth: more students, more
planes and, of course, high hopes.
16 footprintS in the Sand
While soldiers footprints have long since washed away from the
beaches where they landed in Europe and the Pacif ic, their impact
is still felt especially here in the Inland Empire where so many
military men spent their peace-time years and, today, f ind their f
inal rest.
20 like naSCar, on two wheelS
Cyclists know the season, race season. The 2014 U.S.
pro-competition calendar begins in nearby Redlands with its 30th
annual Bicycle Classic. A look inside the event with local
residents who open their homes to cycling squads.
Up-close closed-circuit riding, Saturday, April 5. Full
schedule, Page 23.
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On the coverMaria LeBlanc and Dr. Daniel Prather stand on the
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For this issue, we knew a profile of California Baptist
universitys Aviation sciences department would pair well with a
preview of the riverside Airshow. And, because the CBu program has
a Boeing 727 with its photogenic lines and shapes the story would
be a strong candidate for the cover.
Photographer eric reed, a vet of past riverside Magazine covers,
was brought in. the riverside Airport location was scouted.
Possible camera angles to get the best shots were drawn up on a
white board. schedules were coordinated; the date picked.
But wouldnt you know it? Along with the sun that morning came
the winds. With gusts of up to 30 mph, they were strong enough to
ground the four Cessna 172s that the school uses for training.
if the aircraft went up, students
would be fighting with the controls the whole time, said Maria
LeBlanc, the chief f light instructor.
so, giving it the ol ahem college try, the first angle was set
up, with LeBlanc and Dr. Daniel Prather, the programs founding
chairman, on the ground with the 727 behind them. A small umbrella
used to shield their faces from the sunlight went flying.
time to move to the next option: having the subjects stand on
the wing with the planes fuselage, hopefully,
minimizing the effects of the wind. it worked, at least for the
most part. Photoshop, in the capable hands of editorial graphic
designer steve ohnersorgen, took care of the rest particularly the
flyaway hair.
Due to the conditions, reed later likened the challenge of
getting the perfect shot to only a handful of
previous assignments. one he mentioned was 2003s devastating old
Fire in the san Bernardino Mountains.
Fortunately, the degree of diff iculty on planned magazine cover
shoots usually doesnt rise to the level of break-ing news. But just
in case, perhaps next time well schedule it back in the studio.
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When plans go awry, ya gotta wing it
Photo BY eriC reeDJerry rice is a human light stand for the
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calendarSPIDERS WEB THROUGH APRIL 13 Agatha Christie murder
mystery. Riverside Community Players Theater, 4026 14th St.,
Riverside; 951-686-4030; www.riversidecommunityplayers.com. Also:
Around the World in 80 Days, May 16-June 1; She Loves Me, July
11-27.
THE RIVERSIDE LEGACY THROUGH APRIL 17 California plein air
paintings, past and present, from the RAMs permanent collection.
Riverside Art Museum, 3425 Mission Inn Ave.; 951-684-7111;
www.riversideartmuseum.org.
LAKE ALICE TRADING CO. THROUGH APRIL 30 All In (classic rock
through todays hits), April 4; The Groove (classic rock), April 5;
The Kyms (original rock), April 9; DJ Fanatic, April 10 and 24;
Lady and the Tramps (classic rock), April 11; Runnin on Funk
(classic rock/old school funk), April 12; Little George Acoustic
(classic rock), April 16 and 30; DJ L-Boogie, April 17; Factory
Tuned Band (classic rock), April 18; Band of Brothers (classic
rock), April 19; Mickie Arnette (classic rock), April 23;
Opportunity Rocks (classic rock), April 25; Gravity Guild
(alternative rock), April 26. 3616 University Ave., Riverside;
951-686-7343; www.lakealicetradingco.com.
BARBARA MORGAN: BODY MONTAGE THROUGH MAY 17 Works by Barbara
Morgan, who was best known for her
photographs of luminaries in American modern dance in the 1940s
and 50s. UCR/California Museum of Photography, 3824 Main St.,
Riverside; 951-827-4787; http://ar tsblock.ucr.edu. Also: CMP
Projects: Claudia Joskowicz, through April 12 (Museum of
Photography); Trouble with the Index, through June 21 (Museum of
Photography); Flaws in the Diamond, through July 19 (Museum of
Photography); Monster: MFA Thesis Exhibition, April 12-May 3
(Sweeney Art Gallery).
LAWS RESTAURANT THROUGH MAY 30 Slingshot, April 4 and May 30;
Entourage, April 18; Intersexion, April 25; Hunter and the Dir ty
Jacks, May 2; Southbound, May 9; Staggs Bros., May 16; Band of
Brothers, May 23. 9640 Indiana Ave., Riverside; 951-354-7021;
www.lawsrestaurant.com.
ROMANOS CONCERT LOUNGE THROUGH MAY 31 Holy Diver (Dio! tribute),
April 5; Rod Piazza and The Mighty Fliers, April 11; Generation
Idol (Billy Idol tribute), April 12; Berlin featuring Terri Nunn,
May 31. 5225 Canyon Crest Drive, Riverside; 951-781-7662;
http://theconcertlounge.com.
LES MISERABLES APRIL 4-13 Performance Riverside presentation of
the classic musical based on the 19th-century French novel by
Victor Hugo. Landis Performing Arts Center, 4800 Magnolia Ave.,
Riverside; 951-222-8100; www.performanceriverside.org.
SPRING PLANT SALE APRIL 5-6 Nearly 10,000 plants and more
than 600 varieties will be available for purchase. UC Riverside
Botanic Gardens, 900 University Ave.; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 5, 9
a.m. to 3 p.m. April 6; 951-784-6962; www.gardens.ucr.edu. Also:
Spring Outing, April 19; Keep our Gardens Clean & Beautiful,
April 26.
HISTORY LECTURE APRIL 6 Historical overview of Olivewood
Cemetery, presented by Glenn Edward Freeman. RSVP by March 30.
Dining Commons, La Sierra University, 4500 Riverwalk Parkway,
Riverside; 11:45 a.m.; $10; 951-353-0770;
www.riversidehistoricalsociety.org. Also: Frank Miller Building the
Past with Words, June 1.
BLACKBALLIN APRIL 10-19 Written by Rickerby Hinds, production
uses historic moments in iconic American sports to explore past and
present race relations. Studio Theatre, ARTS 113, UC Riverside, 900
University Ave.; 951-827-3245; http://theatre.ucr.edu. Also: Marylu
Clayton Rosenthal New Play Festival, May 22-31; Playworks, June
4-6.
WADJDA APRIL 11-12 Screening of the coming-of-age tale that
centers on a young girl in Saudi Arabia. It won the International
Feature prize at the 2013 Los Angeles Film Festival. Culver Center
of the Arts, 3834 Main St., Riverside; 951-827-4787;
http://culvercenter.ucr.edu.
EASTER EGG-STRAVAGANZA APRIL 12 Face painting, balloon ar tists,
ar ts and crafts, Easter Bunny photo ops. Main Street, from Mission
Inn Avenue to University
SALUTE TO VETERANS PARADE APRIL 19 Ninth annual event honoring
veterans of all ages and eras, with marching bands, equestrian
units, color guards, bagpipes, antique cars, military vehicles and
f loats. Pancake breakfast is served for $5 at the Riverside City
College staging area. Henry Coil is the grand marshal. Downtown
Riverside; 10 a.m. to noon; free; 951-687-1175;
www.asalutetoveterans.com.
CINCO DE MAYO MAY 4 Fiesta of Mexican culture, ar t, traditional
dance, food and family fun, featuring Ballet Folklorico de
Riverside and the Bajo Cero Band. North Park, 3172 Mission Inn
Ave., Riverside; 2-6 p.m.; 951-781-7335;
www.riversidedowntown.org.
JERRY SEINFELD MAY 15 Fox Performing Arts Center, 3801 Mission
Inn Ave., Riverside; 951-779-9800; www.riversidepac.com. Also: The
Midtown Men (four stars from the original Jersey Boys cast), April
11; UCR Katipunan, April 12; Dream Theater, April 18; Marisela,
April 24; Wayne Brady, May 16; James Blunt, May 18; Boyz II Men,
June 26.
WEST COAST THUNDER XV MAY 26 Memorial Day Bike Run through
Riverside, stopping at Riverside National Cemetery, then traveling
to Soboba Casino for a concert featuring Rodney Atkins. Soboba
Casino, 23333 Soboba Road, San Jacinto; 951-785-0100;
www.westcoastthunder.com, www.soboba.net.
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FLOWER SHOW AND GARDEN TOUR APRIL 12-13 67th annual Riverside
Community Flower Show and Garden Tour, featuring a tour of private
gardens. The World is Your Garden is the theme. Elks Lodge, 6166
Brockton Ave., Riverside; 951-777-0746; www.riversidef
lowershow.info.
JULIETA VENEGAS APRIL 18 Concert by a singer-songwriter known
for Spanish-language pop-rock performances. Riverside Auditorium
& Events Center, 3485 Mission Inn Ave.; 951-779-9800;
www.riversiderma.com. Also: Cypress Hill, April 19; No Duh, April
25; YG, May 22; Tribal Seeds, May 24; Tech N9ne, June 3.
RAM PRESENTS RAM APRIL 26 The Riverside Art Museum presents the
Riverside Art Market featuring more than 50 ar tists selling ar
twork, an Art Adventure Scavenger Hunt, childrens ar t/crafts
booths with hands-on projects, food and drinks. In front of the
Main Downtown Library, 3581 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside; 10 a.m. to
4 p.m.; 909-938-1328; www.riversideartalliance.org.
ARTS WALK MAY 1 Browse more than 20 ar t galleries, studios and
museums with exhibits in various ar t mediums. Special
performances, poetry,
theater, hands-on ar t activities, refreshments and more.
Continues the f irst Thursday of every month. Downtown Riverside;
6-9 p.m.; 951-682-6737; www.riversidedowntown.org.
LA cAGE AUx FOLLES MAY 2-18 Riverside Repertory offers its
sophomore production. The Box, Fox Entertainment Plaza, 3635 Market
St., Riverside; 951-808-5566; www.riversiderep.org,
www.riversideblackbox.com.
RIVERSIDE LYRIc OPERA MAY 3 Gianni Schicchi, by Puccini (in
English). First Congregational Church, 3755 Lemon St., Riverside; 7
p.m.; 951-781-9561; www.riversidelyricopera.org.
GODSPELL MAY 10-18 Presentation of the Stephen Schwartz musical.
Matheson Hall, La Sierra University, 4500 Riverwalk Parkway,
Riverside; 951-785-2241; $10; www.lasierra.edu. Also: Showcase,
June 7.
RIVERSIDE MASTER cHORALE MAY 16-17 Spring concert. Landis
Auditorium, Riverside City College, 4800 Magnolia Ave., Riverside;
5:30 p.m.; silent auction, 7 p.m. concert; $15;
www.riversidemasterchorale.com.
cHILI cOOK-OFF, cAR/cYcLE SHOW MAY 24 12th annual community
event featuring chili cooking competitions, classic cars and
motorcycles, beer garden, live music, kid fun zone, ar ts and
crafts. Arlington Village, Magnolia Avenue from Van Buren to
Jackson, Riverside; 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; free;
www.riversidechilicookoff.com.
RAINcROSS cHORALE JUNE 8 Spring concert with orchestra. Calvary
Presbyterian Church, 4495 Magnolia Ave., Riverside; 3 p.m.; $15;
http://raincrosschorale.blogspot.com.
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relationships featuring a nerdy museum security guard and a
rebellious female ar t student, presented by The Gestalt Theatre
Project. The Box, Fox Entertainment Plaza, 3635 Market St.,
Riverside; 951-756-4240; www.riversideblackbox.com.
PHOTO BY NEIL FAVILACaroline OGrady, left, Marina Shtelen, Kevin
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Soar Spot
Aerial acrobats will be turning the skies over Riverside into
their playgroundWritten by Jerry rice
Look for lots of loops, barrel rolls, dead-stick maneuvers and
other aerial tricks as the Riverside Airshow returns on April 5 for
its 22nd edition at the Riverside Municipal Airport. Eleven
performers are expected to take flight during the event, which
starts at 9 a.m.
Theres plenty going on at ground level, too, with displays of
military aircraft and vehicles, a car show featuring more than 200
classics and antiques, community group exhibits, an emergency
preparedness fair and a fun zone for kids. Early birds can order a
$6 pancake breakfast, served at D&D Airport Cafe starting at 7
a.m. A closer look at four acts:
Smoke-n-thunderBill Braack is known for one thing: going really
fast, he says. How fast? His 10,000-horsepower jet car has an
acceleration speed that approaches 400 mph. That means Braack could
drive the vehicle from its winter home in Corona to the Riverside
Airport in no time f lat, if it werent for traff ic backups
on the 91 Freeway. Instead, hell be racing down the runway
trying to beat John Collver f lying his T-6 Wardog. Its the 30th
year Braack s team has been performing at air shows.Website:
www.facebook.com/SmokenThunder
Melissa and rex pembertonThis husband-and-wife team will be
making their Riverside debut, with Rex f lying 150 mph in a
wingsuit and Melissa in an Edge 540 airplane doing barrel rolls
around him a maneuver that star ts at 10,000 feet above the ground
and continues all the way down to 2,000 feet. We came up with the
idea over dinner one day, Melissa says.Website:
www.sportsgal.com
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is the Sbach 342 ThunderBolt, which will be f lown by Doug Jardine,
a Toronto-born pilot who grew up in Orange County and spent much of
his youth surf ing and racing motorcycles. The Sbach, with its
carbon-f iber air frame, is highly maneuverable and has a roll rate
of 450 degrees per second.Website: www.dougjardineairshows.com
John CollverMaking his 17th appearance in Riverside, John
Collver is planning to f ly his T-6 Wardog, a single-engine
aircraft known as the pilot maker because of its role as a combat
trainer. He will be demonstrating some of the same maneuvers
employed by American pilots in World War II before concluding the
12-minute performance by challenging Bill Braack and his jet car.
Its going to be a race for pink slips, Collver says. Braack s
response? Bring it on!Website: www.wardog-17.com
Riverside AirshowWhere: Riverside Municipal Airport, 6951 Flight
Road When: April 5, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m Cost: Free; parking $10
Information: www.riversideairshow.com
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cover story
Written by Amy BentleyPhotos by Eric Reed
Lacey Schimming has always loved airplanes and wanted to become
a pilot, but she didnt know how that dream would become reality
until last fall when the aviation Science program took off at
california Baptist University.
The 18-year-old had just graduated from high school, and within
a couple months she was one of 27 cBU students on an education path
that eventually will lead to a career as a commercial airline pilot
or one of many other positions in aviation. One of four women
enrolled, Schimming was the programs first student to earn a pilots
license.
New program at California Baptist University helps students earn
their wings and a place in a rebounding aviation industry
flightPlAn
its awesome that im doing what i love, she said. i didnt know
what to expect when i came here but i am getting so many
opportunities to fly.
Taking to the skies and learning all aspects of the aviation
business are what the program is about, says Dr. Daniel Prather,
founding chairman of cBUs Department of aviation Science who came
to Riverside from middle Tennessee State University, where he
taught aviation courses. Before that, he worked for several years
as the assistant director of operations at Tampa
Dr. Daniel Prather and Maria LeBlanc in the cockpit of a Boeing
727, which is used by cBUs Aviation science program.
Maria LeBlanc, chief flight instructor, left, observes students
Lacey schimming and ryan rosales as they work through the
pre-flight checklist on a cessna 172 at riverside Municipal
Airport.
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International Airport in Florida.Airlines are hiring again, he
said.
The industry has turned the corner, so its a good time to get
into aviation.
In fact, this is expected to be a particularly strong year for
the industry thanks to an improving economy, rising travel demand
and relatively stable fuel prices, according to the trade group
Airlines for America. Another organization, the Geneva-based
International Air Transport Assn., which represents some 240
carriers around the
globe, predicts that the worlds airlines will earn a combined
record of $19.7 billion in profits this year $500 million more than
2010s previous high.
One of the industrys few major hiccups recently has been this
winters brutal weather, particularly in the eastern half of the
country, which forced the cancellation of tens of thousands of
flights, according to FlightAware.com. But with the arrival of
spring, there has been a major decline in weather-related
cancellations.
California Baptist University began exploring a new aviation
program in 2011 after conducting research and determining that the
field has a positive hiring forecast not just for pilots but also
for those with aircraft maintenance and management skills.
At CBU, students majoring in Aviation Management learn the
business side of the industry, and after graduating they can find
jobs running a flight school, working in airline or airport
management, or as an airport planner or security
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official. Aviation Flight majors train as pilots and can fly for
the military, an airline, air cargo delivery service, f light
school, law enforcement agency, and they can be a missionary pilot
flying to remote parts of the globe.
By the time they graduate, f light students will have a solid
grounding in all aspects of aviation in addition to their
commercial pilots certif icate and a certif ied flight instructors
license, according to Maria LeBlanc, the programs chief f light
instructor.
Students take courses in human factors, crew resource
management, turbine systems, avionics and navaids, meteorology, et
cetera, she said. Additionally, students will learn to fly in a
structured environment with flight labs scheduled three days a
week, which is very important for career flight training.
The program got a big boost in January 2013 when FedEx donated a
retired Boeing 727 that is being integrated into the curriculum as
a ground-based trainer. The cargo jet, which FedEx acquired in
1993, had logged nearly 48,000 hours of flight time and is parked
at Riverside Municipal Airport, near the CBU Flight Operations
Center, which is about two miles from the universitys main campus.
While the 727 wont be flown, per an agreement with FedEx, all its
systems are fully functional.
Everything is still there the engines, the avionics and all
that, Prather said. Its a very good promotional and learning
tool.
In addition to the 727, CBU maintains
four Cessna 172 single-engine planes. Students use them to get
hands-on experience behind the controls, practicing maneuvers in
the skies over a wide area stretching from Rialto to Lake Mathews,
down to Temecula and San Diego.
This fall, three Cessna 152s will be added to the fleet for
students to build flight time after receiving their pilot certif
icates. The two-seat, single-engine aircraft are less expensive to
operate than the 172s.
In addition, two twin-engine aircraft such as Piper Seminole or
Beechcraft Dutchess will be brought in to give students
opportunities for commercial and multi-engine training, LeBlanc
says.
The number of students also is expected to increase, with an
additional 20 to 30 signing up this fall. By the 2016-
17 school year, the program should have 100 to 120 students,
says Prather, who also plans to add in degrees in Aircraft
Maintenance and Aviation Dispatch.
The program is growing with the students, he said. Its important
for them to have options.
Attending and eventually graduating requires a major investment
in both time and finances. Besides the regular CBU tuition and
fees, Aviation Science students also have lab costs for each
Federal Aviation Administration certif icate and rating. Students
pay an hourly fee for the aircraft and instructor that equals $160
per hour. Flight lab fees average $14,000 annually over the
four-year program.
Scholarships are available from several places, including the
university, which offered three this year of $1,000 each.
Schimming, right, checks the controls with LeBlanc in the
cockpit of a Cessna 172.
A FedEx 727 passes under a ceremonial water arch upon arrival at
Riverside Municipal Airport in January 2013. The jet has since
been rebranded with markings from California Baptist
University.
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can be hired by a flight school, which both builds their time in
the cockpit and provides a source of income.
Once landing in their careers, management graduates can expect
to earn at least $40,000 annually from an entry-level airport
operations position; working for the federal government at, for
example, the FAA or the National Transportation Safety Board; or
for an aviation industry association, according to LeBlanc. On the
flight side, regional airlines start f irst officers at $20,000 to
$24,000 per year with salary increases based on experience. Once
they gather enough qualifying flight hours, f irst officer
positions at major airlines begin at $30,000 to $60,000.
Eventually, graduates in both disciplines can expect to pull in
more than $200,000 annually as, say, an executive director of a
large inter-national airport or as an airline captain for a major
air or cargo carrier.
CBUs Aviation Science program is
one of only three such programs with a hands-on flight component
that is offered by a four-year university in California. Prather
says it f its well with CBUs mission and broader curriculum.
We consider ourselves a professional applied program at a
Christian university and one of six programs nationwide at a
faith-based or Christian institution, he said. We see our mission
as developing students so they can live out their faith wherever
they choose to go, whether thats with an airline or the military or
a humanitarian group.
As for Schimming, who is pursuing a bachelors degree in Aviation
Flight, she considers the program a stepping stone to her
future.
I went to an airshow when I was little and was in awe, she
recalled, but it wasnt until much later that she decided to pursue
a career in aviation.
As for what she will do after completing the program and
graduating, Schimming is weighing her options, which include
enlisting in the Navy as an officer or becoming a flight
instructor. Eventually, she aspires to own a private jet
company.
I found what I love and that gets me excited to come back every
day, she said. Its exciting to be hands-on doing what I want to
do.
To learn moreWhat: Department of Aviation Science Where:
California Baptist University, 6865 Airport Drive, Riverside
Information: 951-343-4924, www.calbaptist.edu/aviationscience
Prather teaches a class at CBUs Flight Operations Center.
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Rs ide life
Written by Luanne J. Hunt
Much of the Inland Empires rich history has been shaped by men
and women in the military. Thats the point behind a collaborative
effort between photographer Douglas Mcculloh and
writer Susan Straight, who have documented 10 compelling stories
of enterprising and courageous individuals.
Their insightful work will be showcased in Wild Blue Yonder, an
exhibition coming to the Riverside Art Museum, April 25 through
July 22.
Susan and I were happily surprised by all the crazy and
wonderful stories that turned up in our research, Mcculloh said.
With all of them, the overriding theme was about individuals in the
military and their families heading west to find a more golden
future.
An author and a photographer explore the military heritage that
helped build the region
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douglas McCulloh at the Riverside Art Museum
senior Chief Petty Officer Willie Crane, left, Master Chief
Petty Officer stephen Hughes and Petty Officer 2nd Class Ryan
Villanueva at Riverside National Cemetery.
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Through writings and about 100 photographs, Wild Blue Yonder
explores how military personnel who served at the former March and
Norton Air Force bases and at Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base
played a large role in developing the region. With tales that span
eight decades, themes include dealing with the stigma of having
served in Vietnam, overcoming segregation and the promotion of
migration to California.
The stories came from everywhere from ex-military men we met at
the March Field Museum to the pastor at my church, Straight
said.
McCulloh adds that he and Straight hope that everyone who views
the exhibit will be inspired by the reflections of those who
triumphed over adversity and prejudice.
These people may have fought on a battlefield, but they also had
to fight for a better life when they came home, said Straight, a
Riverside native who has written eight novels and two other books
for children. We hope that
message comes through the exhibit. Ultimately, it reflects a big
picture about war, home, love and peace.
Wild Blue Yonder is the second time the duo has teamed up for an
exhibition at the RAM. Last year, More Dreamers of the Golden Dream
focused on the people and landmarks of Riversides Eastside
neighborhood.
A longtime Riverside resident, McCulloh is a graduate of UC
Santa Barbara and has a masters degree in photography from
Claremont Graduate University. His work has been on display at the
Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the Laguna Art Museum and the
UCR/California Museum of Photography.
In addition to being a novelist,
Straight is a distinguished professor of creative writing at UC
Riverside. Her latest book is Between Heaven and Here.
McCulloh has known Straight for several years, with their paths
crossing at one book event or another. Another meeting came in May
2010, when Huntington Magazine wanted photos of the author to
accompany an article and offered the assignment to McCulloh.
A little more than a year later, KCET reached out to the pair,
asking them to document life in the Inland Empire. They recently
produced their 50th story for the stations website,
www.kcet.org.
That project really got us excited about doing more together,
McCulloh said. We kind of looked at each other and said, This is
fun!
Wild Blue YonderWhere: Riverside Art Museum, 3425 Mission Inn
Ave. When: April 25 through July 22; opening reception May 1, 6-9
p.m. Information: 951-684-7111, www.riversideartmuseum.org
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Wild Blue Yonder tells the stories of veterans with ties to
riverside and elsewhere in the inland empire. Before the exhibit
opens April 25 at the riverside Art Museum, we asked
Susan Straight and douglas McCulloh to share excerpts of three
stories they discovered.
riverside national CemeteryForty a day. Every day. Ordinary
weekdays, cloudy
Saturdays which remain unremarkable to anyone else. Forty buried
a day at Riverside National Cemetery, the busiest national cemetery
in the nation. Where tens of thousands of war veterans lay above or
below their wives in concrete vaults, as if in f loating beds
stacked in ironic opposition to twin beds aside each other. Where
thousands and still counting also lay, single sad vaults of young
men and women dying right now in Afghanistan and Iraq, too young to
have spouses who have died or to have had spouses at all.
The Winter road to SeoulRemember, its combat, Bill McInroe
said
to me last week, sitting at a round table in a church hall in
Riverside. There are infantry up on the hills above the road,
covering us. We were in the tank, moving down the road, and it was
so slippery and icy. So cold. The civilians were so tired trying to
walk (that they were) trying to climb onto the tank. It was so
chaotic that we didnt know who was who f ive or six Chinese
soldiers would mingle in on the road with the Korean civilians and
then star t shooting.
Sitting beside him, eating pie and drinking
church-made coffee, his Korean Bible in a much-handled black
leather case, was Young Bong Yoon. We f igure they must have passed
each other on the road, Yoons son John said. He is senior pastor at
the First United Methodist Church of Riverside. We like to think
that Bill was there along the side of that road as they were
leaving. That he helped make it possible.
Four million human beings died there, McInroe said. Half of them
civilians. He had maps spread before them on the table, his Marine
signet ring on his thick-knuckled f inger and his own piece of
pie.
The Treasure Chest: Making Home in the WorldDonna Miller moved
17 times in 20 years. We never did spring
cleaning, she said, standing near the cash register at The
Treasure Chest. The room behind her was f illed with furniture and
dcor and jewelry and teacups, a carefully and lovingly recreated
actual living room assembled every week by these women who have
retired from lives in the military.
Georgia De Barr laughed. The drapes! Wed takes these drapes down
and pack them! We carried drapes for years, always thought, at the
next house theyll f it; 26 moves in 34 years and they never f
it!
When someone dies at Air Force Village West, a military
retirement community just outside March Air Reserve Base, the
family often arrives to f ind a lifetime of possessions collected
all over the world. Those treasures end up here, for sale, like ar
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Oklahoma, from Turkey to Texas.
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redlands bicycle classic
In Redlands, opening doors and hearts to riders
Written by Carla Sanders
For Tammy rubio, when the redlands bicycle Classic rolls into
town each year, it is a much-anticipated event.its like a holiday,
she said. We get the house ready, get the beds ready and clean out
the refrigerator so they have room for their food.They are the
members of the bike teams she has hosted in her home
for more than two decades, ever since she spotted an
advertisement seeking host families.
rubios efforts represent one example of the way the residents of
redlands come together to put on the Classic, a stage race that
started in 1985 and regularly attracts some of the worlds top
cyclists. This years 30th edition runs april 2-6.
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I thought it would be a great way to support the teams, she
said, noting that most were amateurs back in 1991 when the first
riders five men from Ventura stayed there.
She enjoyed the experience so much that she has hosted teams
every year since, and from 1998 to this year her house has been
home base for the 8-10 members of the Jelly Belly mens team. Its
been an eclectic mix, with riders from Canada, Australia, Mexico,
Europe and elsewhere, she said. They are usually at her home for
about two weeks, as the San Dimas Stage Race precedes the Redlands
classic.
I found that it made watching the race much more enjoyable, she
said of hosting. We are rooting for the riders we know. We have
developed so many friendships through the years and some of the
riders change teams so now we know riders on several teams.
Such devotion is not uncommon with host families, who see the
Classic not only as a world-class bicycle race, but also as
something that shines a spotlight on a hometown for which there is
tremendous pride.
Since 1985 the Redlands Bicycle Classic has attracted thousands
of spectators and participants to the city of Redlands, said Mayor
Pete Aguilar. These visitors and participants contribute to the
rich culture and sense of community that make this such a unique
event. We are thrilled to have a role in such a lasting legacy.
In 2013, 81 families hosted 268 riders, and this years numbers
are similar, with a possibility of about 300 riders, according to
Serena Chow, host housing coordinator for the past eight years.
She
and co-coordinators Leslie Pompa and Ann Brandt are in charge of
finding homes for the riders, a task that begins in earnest each
January.
For Chow, its an extension of her role as a home host since
1997, with the exception of a two-year gap. She starting hosting
while living in nearby Loma Linda and continued on when she moved
to Redlands 11 years ago.
The first year I hosted the entire team about nine people. After
that, I was hooked, said added.
These days she holds an open house at her home the Sunday before
the race starts, where host families can come and mingle. Its that
camaraderie that
has been an added benefit of housing the teams.
I see host families throughout the year at the store and around
town. Friendships have developed. Its been a great way to get to
know other members of the community.
One of those members is Cid Breyer, who has hosted womens teams
for 20 years.
This is definitely a community event. When I go to the races
there is such community support, and I am loving that the race has
continued here each year, she said.
The pride in her hometown is evident as Breyer talks about the
city where she was born and attended school.
I love the way they get the kids in the schools involved in good
activities. I always spoke to my classes and sometimes the teams
would come to the school to talk to the kids, she said.
She became involved in hosting in 1994, after watching the race
for several years with her family. She has often housed 14 or so
people for up to six days.
When I f irst started, two of my
For Cid Breyer hosting teams has generated 20 years of memories,
as well as photos of riders, like members of the Web-Cor team at
right, programs, patches and other collectibles. Breyer has filled
two scrapbooks with the keepsakes.
Members of the Jelly Belly Presented by Kenda team (left) relax
at Tammy Rubios house in Redlands as they prepare for an afternoon
ride to Oak Glen in 2011. Along with the riders, the team manager
and a mechanic bunked at the Rubio home.
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four children were still at home, she said. With their
departure, she is able to accommodate a full team using her home
and a small back house on her property.
Most mornings the racers grab a quick breakfast and head out
the
door. Its the evenings that are special.We can eat a whole meal
together
and sit and talk and discuss the day and other things, she
said.
Reflecting on the past 20-plus years, Breyer said shes never had
a bad experience.
One of the things that is such a benefit is that Ive made such
wonderful friends, she said. We kept in contact through cards and
letters and phone calls and now through Facebook.
I still see these people as friends.Shes also been thrilled to
see riders
shes known compete on the world stage. Some years ago, six or
seven cyclists who had stayed in her home participated in the
cycling events at the Summer Olympics.
That was so exciting, she said.Host families have been such
an
inspiration that others have joined their ranks.
I have had several friends who have started hosting because of
our experience, Rubio said. Its a wonderful opportunity. I foresee
doing this far into the future.
In addition to team photos, host families sometimes find the
young riders who spend time in their homes go on to compete in the
Olympics and other world events.
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Thursday, April 3 PossAbilities Para-cycle Time Trial, 10:30
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taste
ArtsCity of
Friends, foodies find much to love about a bar and grill thats
been a downtown fixture for 30 years
Written by Betts Griffone Photos by Micah Escamilla
Paula Jones is practically a Riverside native. Born in
Connecticut, she moved here as a child with her family in 1959. Her
dad, arthur Conti, had been a cook,
so it was inevitable that sooner or later he would find his way
back into the food industry in his new hometown.
His first place, a bar called the Circus Room, was near a bus
stop and across the street from what is now the Fox Performing arts
Center. We would get some interesting characters coming in and
pulling up a seat, Paula recalled.
later, a liquor store next door was added with a pass-through.
But art had always dreamed about opening a friendly little
neighborhood bar and grill one where everybody knows your name and
are always glad you came. You know, the type of
steak and lobster with cheese bread, salad and baked potato
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place with the same ambiance and friendliness of that famous bar
on TV, Cheers.
In 1984, an inviting red-brick building just off the northeast
corner of University and Lime streets was available as a space for
that dream to become reality. At one point it simultaneously housed
two businesses one a beer parlor called Party Time and the other an
auto repair shop. In effect, people could down a few brews while
they waited for their car to be fixed.
Times certainly have changed.So, too, did the building that
would
become Arts Bar & Grill. By the time Art and his daughter
arrived, the building had been vacant and needed to be renovated.
They went to work
on the upgrade, but left the building divided. Today, on one
side there are comfortable booths and tables for dining; on the
other is the bar, where locals are greeted by a friendly, familiar
face. There also is an enclosed patio in back with lighting and
heaters for dining on cool evenings.
The menu mostly consists of pub food, comforting and familiar
selections made using family recipes. The menu doesnt change much
because many regulars look forward to eating their favorites.
Especially popular is the meatloaf, and theres always a great
turnout on Taco Tuesdays.
Every other Wednesday, a group of Vietnam War veterans meets to
share stories and lunch. Everyone seems to be on a first name
basis, which is what Art
would have wanted.There are daily specials, and if they
prove popular enough they may be added to the permanent
menu.
Angus beef is oven-roasted for the prime rib, roast beef
sandwiches and French dips. There are build your own burger
selections BYOB so burger lovers can have them just the way they
want them. Potato chips, which are made on site, are deliciously
popular.
When Arts opened, breakfast was only served on the weekends. Now
its available every day starting at 8 a.m., and includes a modest
selection of familiar favorites including omelets, chicken fried
steak, prime rib, bone-in pork chops and eggs Benedict.
The lunch and dinner menus are the same, featuring a selection
of sandwiches, burgers, steaks and seafood (including lobster).
Given the restaurants popularity, parking at times is a problem
because the lot is so small. Fortunately, there is street parking
nearby.
Arthur Conti died in 1999, but his dream is still going strong.
With Arts Bar & Grill celebrating its 30th anniversary on April
22, it proves that if a restaurant serves good food at reasonable
prices in a comfortable setting, customers will keep coming.
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Paula Jones, owner of Arts Bar & Grill
Pub steak with cheese bread and fruit, left; pastrami and Swiss
sandwich with handmade chips; and cheeseburger and fries
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taste
The dregs refers to the solids in the bottom of a wine barrel,
but the selections found at an
eclectic redlands food and wine bar that goes by the same name
are a far cry from such discards.
Owner ryan dorough chooses wines that many wine afficionados,
myself included, may have a hard time recognizing. Be that as it
may, he has an uncanny knack of matching the wines with food, so if
in doubt regarding what to order, youre in good hands.
The name also takes some of the hyper-seriousness out of wine
drinking, making it what it should be an enjoyable sensory
experience rather than an exercise in pomposity.
Finding The dregs for the first time may be a challenge, as its
in an industrial park alley off of Nevada street south of redlands
Boulevard. The only indication that its there is a black silhouette
of a wine bottle on the door and a bell which you ring that notif
ies staff to let you in making it sort of a latter-day speakeasy
without the sliding peephole and need for a password.
There are counter-height highly varnished wood tables reclaimed
from pallets and backless metal stools to sit on, seating around 30
patrons. At the far end of the room, black and white films some
silent and others with the volume turned down are projected on the
tin wall.
Wines for sale are displayed on wooden pallets on one long wall
and incandescent bulbs on wires hang from the ceiling to provide
illumination. The bar can seat around 12 people and right next to
it is a blackboard listing the weekly selection of beers on
draught.
From the list, we sampled a schneider dopplebock from germany
and Perfect Crimes hollowpoint Belgian Ale. All beers with alcohol
levels greater than 8 percent are served in 7-ounce pours to
prevent patrons from falling off their bar stools after a few
glasses!
From the wine list, you can sample
The Dregs may be a challenge to find, but this speakeasy-like
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Delightful discovery
Balsamic lavender marinated half rack of lamb
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three 2-ounce pours of any wine for $10. Wednesday is the
premier wine tasting night with only bar snacks available rather
than the full kitchen menu. Ten 1-ounce pours for $10 of anything
on the shelves are available on Wednesday wine nights.
The full menu is served Thursday through Saturday. It is not
extensive, but quite bold with complex flavors abounding. We
started with the empanadas de rajas (chile strips): two baked
triangular pastries stuffed with corn kernels, queso fresco, white
cheddar and what appeared to be poblano rather than Anaheim chili
strips, given their variable heat levels. Some garnishes would have
been nice to liven up the visuals.
The chicken meatballs were very good, blended with a touch of
curry and served in a white wine sauce. Likewise, the Korean short
ribs were quite delicious: nine flavorful bone in mini-ribs
marinated in citrus juices and scattered with scallions and sesame
seeds. They were intermittently tender and chewy, as the cut tends
to be.
An 8-ounce elk steak was cooked perfectly medium rare and served
with a tomatillo compound butter on a bed of asparagus. The meat
was deliciously creamy and tender, yet probably could have
benefitted from something like a blueberry balsamic port sauce.
Order a glass of Bordeaux for $4 more.
Moroccan spiced Roo (kangaroo) sliders are not
something you see too frequently. The mini-burgers are infused
with harissa (a blend of spicy chile powders, garlic, olive oil and
cumin) and topped with a yogurt dressing containing an array of
North African spices and served with aromatic pickled cucumbers on
the side a beautiful array of flavors, but for $11, a third slider
on the plate would give the dish greater value.
The duck kebab was comprised of small cubes of Muscovy duck
breast brined with Mediterranean spices and grilled on a skewer and
served atop a bed of pickled veggies and a delicious smoky grilled
pita bread. Roll a piece of the pita around the duck and veggies
for optimal flavor impact a lovely array of splendid complimentary
flavors. Again, at $13, I would have expected two skewers.
All entrees come with a choice of side; the brussel sprouts
bravas would be my first choice. The sprouts are pan-fried to a
creamy consistency and blended with a slightly spicy chorizo,
making for a dish that could easily stand on its own.
Chef Carlos de la Torres dishes burst with vibrant flavors in
each and every bite. Yet, because you also eat with your eyes, more
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HEALTH Q&A
Ohhh, my aching
back ...W
e age. We lift kids into
and out of car seats.
We wrestle 50-pound bags
of home-improvement
materials and never give it a second
thought. Then one day, we wake up in pain.
Perhaps its just mild discomfort; perhaps
it hurts so much we can barely move.
Suddenly, the back and its care and
maintenance move to the top of the list.
To engage the topic of back troubles,
we invited Dr. Kris Hirata at Kaiser
Permanente Riverside to bring us up to
speed. as always any individual medical
questions should be addressed by an
appropriately licensed medical caregiver.Question: Lets start
with the basics.
Back pain seems to be a common complaint in middle age. Is it
generally the result of being out of shape, getting older or just
doing something wrong, such as improperly lifting something
heavy?
Answer: Back pain is very common. Up to 80 percent of people
will experience one episode of back pain in their lifetime, usually
between 45 and 60 years of age. Most low back pain episodes are
nonspecific and usually as a result of all three of the mechanisms
you mention. However the good news: most back pain episodes will
usually resolve themselves in a few weeks, and you can do things to
help with two of the three causes. People should focus on
prevention: maintain good posture when sitting and standing, use
proper ergonomics when lifting, and perform a core exercise
program.
Dr. Kris Hiratas specialty is physical medicine and
rehabilitation. He deals with musculoskeletal problems by using
education, medications and therapeutic exercise to help patients
manage their pain. Hirata believes that to be truly healthy, a
person must have a passion in life; one of his passions is f
ishing. He has f ished in California, the Pacif ic Northwest, New
Zealand and argentina. Dr. Hirata combines exercise, a balanced
diet and his passion for f ishing to maintain a happy, healthy
lifestyle.
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Q: Is it possible to know whether back pain is the result of
something really serious as opposed to muscle strain? Weve heard of
horror stories of deteriorating joints and blown discs; how common
are they?A: There are six most common
causes of back pain: herniated disc, muscle strain, spinal
stenosis, discogenic pain, spondylolisthesis, and arthritis.
Your physician can recognize these conditions through a usual
pattern of symptoms and signs. A herniated disc will cause sciatic
symptoms from a lifting injury with a twisting motion. Spinal
stenosis usually occurs in the older population after arthritic
changes have narrowed the spinal canal causing leg pain with
standing and walking that improves with sitting. Discogenic pain is
damage to the disc that is not from a herniation. Spondylolisthesis
is the slippage of one vertebral body upon another. Arthritis can
occur in the small joints of the spine called facet joints.
If neurologic deficits are present or symptoms persist after
treatment, further investigation or imaging may be needed. If
neurologic deficits are severe, then surgery consultation may be
needed.
There are red flags that may indicate more serious conditions.
These red flags are advanced age, a history of trauma, fever,
incontinence, unexplained weight loss, a cancer history, long-term
steroid use, parental drug abuse, intense localized pain, or an
inability to get into a comfortable position.Q: On occasion, weve
gone to sleep
after a day of bending over and pulling weeds in the garden or
other activities only to wake up the next morning barely able to
move. Are there preventive strategies to ease the onset of these
problems?A: In the acute phase, heat or ice to
ease muscle spasms, nonsteroidal pain medications like Advil,
Aleve or Tylenol, and gentle stretching are often useful. Prevent
overdoing by pacing. Pacing is the concept of performing tasks in
smaller blocks rather than all at once.
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Staying fit is the key. A regular exercise program to maintain
core strength and flexibility is the best prevention. Proper
posture sitting and standing can help.
Paying attention to proper ergonomics with lifting and bending
will aid in preventing injury. Even though exercise for the spine
is important, I always remind patients that the most important
muscle in the body is the heart. Maintaining cardiovascular fitness
is just as important for overall f itness as exercising the core
muscles.Q: When should I see a doctor or
another health professional? If I choose to wait a few days to
see how I feel, is the RICE strategy Rest, Ice, Compression,
Elevation a good approach? Do you have any additional
or different recommendations?A: Most back pain episodes will
resolve
on their own. Certain conditions require more aggressive
treatment with medi-cations, physical therapy, injections, or even
surgery. Seeing your physician if the
symptoms do not improve or if any of the red flags are present
is the next step.
Bedrest is no longer recommended to treat back pain. Rather, a
gradual return to normal activity is recommended. Normal activity
as allowed within the limits of the pain leads to a more rapid
recovery. Heat or ice can be used for spasms and pain as needed.
Braces may be used, but only intermittently. Exercise as allowed by
the pain can prevent the debilitation caused by inactivity and can
allow a return to a higher level of function as soon as possible.Q:
Can back problems be cured,
either through medication, surgery or by a chiropractor? Once I
injure my back, will I always be prone to injury?A: Back pain is
not necessarily cured
but can be managed quite well with the tools available today. Up
to 25 percent of patients may experience recurrent back pain within
the first year. Core exercise was shown to decrease the incidence
of back pain compared to
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muscle mass, so resistance training becomes necessary to maintain
muscle strength. Watching your posture and using proper ergonomics
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very helpful. I encourage patients to try yoga, Pilates, and dance.
I believe that you have to call it fun, not exercise, or you will
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Riverside Convention Center Preview
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After a nearly $44 million makeover, the new Riverside
Convention Center was celebrated recently during a special preview
event. The calendar at the beautifully revitalized venue is already
filling up with events that are expected bring tens of thousands of
visitors to the city.
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Brian Pearcy, left, Pam and Mark Rubin and Rabbi Shmuel Fuss (3)
Shirley Schmeltz, left, and Amber Schmeltz (4) Mayor Rusty Bailey,
left, Barry Hildebrandt and Councilman Mike Gardner (5) Margo
Chabot, left, and Randy Hord (6) Jonathan and Ally Davidson, left,
Kristine Barker and Miguel Serrano (7) Police Chief Sergio Diaz (8)
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Awards Ceremony at the Riverside Auditorium and Events Center.
Among the honorees was Margo Chabot, recipient of the Roy Hord
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April 5 Fashion show and luncheon, with a silent auction and
$1,000 opportunity drawing, hosted by the Assistance League of
Riverside. Proceeds support the Leagues philanthropic programs.
Riverside Convention Center, 3637 Fifth St.; doors open at 10:30
a.m., luncheon at noon; $65; 951-682-3445.
April 12 Seventh annual Care 4 Kids 3K/5K Run and Community
Fair, presented by the Court Appointed Special Advocates. Live
music, activities for kids, interactive community booths, Easter
egg hunt. First 300 paid registrants receive an In-N-Out Burger
lunch. Guasti Regional Park, 800 N. Archibald Ave., Ontario;
909-881-6760; http://casaofsb.org.
April 22 Salute to Service Award Ceremony, presented by
Soroptimist International of Riverside. Canyon Crest Country Club,
975 Country Club Drive, Riverside; noon to 1:30 p.m.;
http://soroptimistriverside.org.
May 3 Riverside Area Rape Crisis Centers 33rd annual banquet and
auction gala. Silent auction will feature more than 300 items. Dr.
G. Richard Olds, founding dean of the UC Riverside School of
Medicine, will be the master of ceremonies. Paul Gill, assistant
superintendent for the Jurupa Unif ied School District, and NBC4
News anchor Colleen Williams will be the auctioneers. Proceeds
support direct services and community education provided by the
RARCC. 951-686-7273, www.rarcc.org.
May 17 We Love the 80s Kosmic Bowling, a benef it to support
Olive Crest programs that help at-risk children. Arlington Lanes,
7100 Arlington Ave., Riverside; 6-10 p.m.; 951-300-9828;
www.olivecrest.org.
May 18 Primavera in the Gardens, the 15th annual wine and food
tasting, featuring appetizers from local restaurants and caterers,
and wines from regional vineyards and wineries. Proceeds benef it
many Gardens projects, including hosting thousands of local school
children every year. UC Riverside Botanic Gardens; 2-5 p.m.;
951-784-6962, http://gardens.ucr.edu
June 9 22nd annual A. Gary Anderson Memorial Golf Classic, which
benef its effor ts by the Childrens Fund to help at-risk and abused
children. Since its inception, the AGA golf classic has raised more
than $5.5 million. Red Hill Country Club, 8358 Red Hill Country
Club Drive, Rancho Cucamonga; 909-379-0000;
www.childrensfundonline.org.
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Thursday, May 1, 2014 Fashion Show: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Main Street between University Ave. and Mission Inn Ave.
Dont miss Riversides premier Spring fashion event.See new
offerings from fashion retailers. After the show, visit
participating downtown Riverside fashion retailers for specials
and enjoy downtown hospitality and after parties. Take advantage of
the
red carpet photo opportunity at Mezcal Cantina Y Cocina,
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NONPROFIT
Written by Amy Bentley
Nine years ago, Katherine Contreras received the bad news: she
had stage iV breast cancer.
While the diagnosis and subsequent treatments led her to retire
from her career as an elementary
school teacher, the experience gave Contreras a new outlook on
life one that she happily shares with other patients through her
volunteer work for The Pink ribbon Place.
The full-service breast cancer resource center offers free
support groups, counseling, health and wellness programs, and
diagnostic services. Theres also a wig bank, a breast prosthetics
bank, hats, scarves, camisoles and bras.
Contreras, 54, volunteers on Tuesdays at the its thrift store,
The shop to stop Breast Cancer, and also has enjoyed yoga classes,
a massage therapist and the Tea Time with Breast Friends social
group. she shares with others how she has beat the odds,
considering the breast cancer has spread to her lymph nodes and
bones.
reducing stress also is important to her.ive learned to let
things go and not stress about it,
said Contreras, who is not in remission but doesnt always show
evidence of her disease. Volunteering, she adds, is a big part of
her successful wellness plan.
it really makes me feel like im helping, Contreras said. a lot
of time people with cancer come into the store and talk to me, and
i tell them my story and people tell me it really lifts them
up.
im changing peoples attitudes about cancer so they have
more hope. i never thought i would have joy again, but you can
have this wonderful life.
The Pink ribbon Place began in 2006 as an initiative offering
diagnostic services to uninsured and under insured women younger
than 40 with breast health concerns. The center opened three years
later, and helps nearly 1,000 families annually.
in october 2013, The Pink ribbon Place became a program of the
riverside Community Health Foundation. new services include a stage
iV breast cancer support group and therapy for individuals and
couples having intimacy issues due to cancer treatment.
its now in a new location, at 3743 arlington ave., riverside.
There will be an open house on april 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For
information, call 951-788-3471.
The services that The Pink ribbon Place offers are important to
the good health of every woman who takes advantage of them, says
anna Holbrook, the nonprofits program development coordinator.
among the 1,800 who were screened since the program began, 17
were actually diagnosed with breast cancer and the youngest was
only 15 years old. We are big advocates of being able to recognize
the possible symptoms and advocating for your own health, she said,
adding that survivors like Contreras serve as an inspiration.
she has an amazing spirit, and its for women like her that we
are really excited to bring that message forward.
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