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REDLANDS 

AND SURROUNDING CITIES | SUMMER 2009 magazine 

LEADERS IN LAW 

Judge Marsha Slough 

& the CASA program 

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from the editor 

At last, the East VOLUME 

AT Inland lIvIng, we are always looking for 

ways to better serve and engage our community. 

To that end, we’ve broken off our eastern 

distribution area as the separate magazine you see here: 

Inland living East, which is a quarterly designed 

primarily to serve Redlands, Highland, Yucaipa and parts 

of San Bernardino and surrounding communities. 

This separate product also will have a larger circulation 

in the immediate area. Most copies still will be delivered 

directly to homes, but a portion will be set aside for 

delivery to high-traffic locations to make Inland living 

East easier to find when it’s not already on your doorstep. 

In our first modest offering, we bring you the backstory 

on the Redlands Bicycle Classic, recipes from Isabella’s and a profile on Judge Marsha 

Slough and her involvement with the CaSa program. Special thanks go 

Jennifer M. dobbs, who as an editing partner in this product, contributed consistently 

dedicated and dependable efforts. 

Don Sproul 

don@inlandlivingmagazine.com, 909-386-3899 

contents 

cover story 

The Redlands Bicycle Classic started 

simply — with a poster and an idea. 

Discover how it has grown during the 

past 25 years into the country’s premier 

road stage race, and meet one of the 

racers who will be competing in the 

event, Neil Shirley. Page 12 

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6 can’t miss events 

8 arts & culture calendar 

20 taste 

23 brides 

25 leaders in law 

29 seen 

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WHAT TO SEE & DO 

MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL 

APRIL 9 – It’s time to call “batter up” as the 

Inland Empire 66ers, Rancho Cucamonga Quakes and 

other minor league teams open the 2009 season. 

The 66ers host the Quakes at Arrowhead Credit 

Union Park, 280 S. E St., San Bernardino; 7:05 p.m.; 

$6-$10; 909-888-9922, www.ie66ers.com. The 

Quakes’ home opener is April 13 against the 

Visalia Rawhide. The Epicenter, 8408 

Rochester Ave., Rancho Cucamonga; 

7:05 p.m.; $6-$12; 909-481-5000, 

www.rcquakes.com. 

COACHELLA 

APRIL 17-19 – Annual music 

and arts festival, this year 

featuring Paul McCartney, 

The Killers, The Cure, 

My Bloody Valentine and 

many more. Empire Polo 

Field, 81-800 Avenue 51, 

Indio; gates open 11 a.m. 

each day; $99 single day, 

$269 all three days; 

www.coachella.com. 

SIGNATURE HEADDRESS BALL 

APRIL 18 – The Assistance League of San Bernardino presents a 

glitzy event with models balancing custom-designed headdresses 

— some 10 to 20 feet tall and weighing as much as 50 pounds. 

Now in its 48th year, the heady affair is touted as “a cross 

between a Las Vegas revue and the local PTA.” National 

Orange Show, Orange Pavilion Building, 689 S. E St., 

San Bernardino; 10:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.; $65 for 

the matinee, $150 for the evening gala; 

909-862-0732 or 909-886-2528. 

FLOWER SHOW, GARDEN TOUR 

APRIL 18-19 – “Redlands Treasurers” is the theme 

of the 97th annual Flower Show, Garden Tour and 

Sale of Uncommon Plants hosted by the Redlands 

Horticultural and Improvement Society. The event 

will salute the 100th anniversary of the gardens 

at Kimberly Crest. ESRI Cafe, 370 New York St., 

Redlands; 2-6 p.m. April 18, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 19; 

909-798-9384, www.rhis.org. 

RUN THROUGH REDLANDS 

APRIL 19 – Bikers aren’t the only ones racing 

through Redlands this month. The 26-year-old 

Run Through Redlands attracts competitors from 

throughout the region. Starting point is Redlands 

Mall, and the event finishes at the Redlands Bowl; 

½ marathon begins at 7:25 a.m., with other races 

starting later; 909-748-0637, www.redlands-events.com.

arts&culture 

THE CALENDAR 

‘THE HIDING PLACE’ 

THROUGH APRIL 26 – The horror of the 

holocaust provides the unlikely backdrop for a 

powerful true story of faith, hope, rescue and 

redemption. Witness the amazing experiences 

of Corrie ten Boom as recounted in this 

remarkable dramatic biography. LifeHouse 

Theater, 1135 N. Church St., Redlands; $12- 

$18 adults, $6-$9 children; 909-335-3037, 

www.lifehousetheater.com. Also: “Peter Pan,” 

May 9-June 14; “Zorro,” June 22-Aug. 2. 

GADGETS AND GIZMOS 

THROUGH NOV. 1 – Learn how inventions and 

innovations — from the dawn of the industrial 

age to the 1950s — came together. San 

Bernardino County Museum, 2024 N. Orange 

Tree Lane, Redlands; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Tuesdays through Sundays and holiday 

Mondays; $6 adults, $5 students and seniors, 

$4 for children ages 5 to 12; 909-307-2669, 

www.sbcountymuseum.org. 

‘THE ELIXIR OF LOVE’ 

MARCH 26 – Romantic comedy, written and 

composed for the lyric theater, follows a lovesick 

nerd who is about to lose his sweetheart 

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Finkelstein Performing Arts Center, 

Crafton Hills College, 1171 Sand Canyon Road, 

Yucaipa; 8 p.m.; $10; 909-794-2161 

http://calendar.craftonhills.edu. 

STUDIO BIG BAND 

MARCH 31 – Concert featuring a tribute to 

trumpeter Freddie Hubbard, with selections 

including “Little Sunflower.” Other band 

favorites from the libraries of Bob Mintzer, 

Stan Kenton and Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat 

Jazz Band also will be performed. University 

of Redlands, Casa Loma Room, 1200 E. 

Colton Ave.; 8 p.m.; free; 909-793-2121. 

SHOPPY 

APRIL 1 – Leave it to the jokers in Shoppy to 

storm the Loft on April Fools Day. This band 

delivers power, melody and rhythm in a 

package so tight you can see their muscles. 

Performance Loft, 345 N. Fifth St., Redlands; 

7:15 p.m.; 909-748-6262, 

www.performanceloft.org. Also: Cabaret, 

April 15; Bucksworth, April 22; Playwrights, 

May 13; Chris LeRoy and Superfriends, May 27. 

COOKING CLASS 

APRIL 2 – “Entertaining on a Shoestring” with 

Martha Green. Presented by The Associates 

of the Redlands Bowl. Trinity Evangelical Free 

Church, 1551 Reservoir Road, Redlands; 6 p.m. 

doors open, 6:30 p.m. class begins; $60, $440 

for a table for eight; 909-793-4393. 

‘THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK’ 

APRIL 4 – The story of how Anne Frank and 

her family hid from persecution by the Nazis 

during World War II. California Theatre of 

the Performing Arts, 562 W. Fourth St., 

San Bernardino; 2 and 8 p.m.; $33-$45; 

909-663-2293, www.californiatheatre.net. 

Also: “The Producers,” April 7-12; “Dirty 

Rotten Scoundrels,” April 16-19; “Menopause: 

The Musical,” May 14-17. 

REDLANDS SYMPHONY 

APRIL 4-5 – “A Virtuoso Hero,” with violinist 

Jennifer Koh performing Sibelius’ stirring and 

heroic struggle against tyranny. University of 

Redlands, Memorial Chapel, 1200 E. Colton 

Ave.; 8 p.m. April 4, 3 p.m. April 5; $15-$60; 

909-748-8018, www.redlandssymphony.com. 

Also: “American Masters,” May 30.

Fridays 6:30-9:30 p.m. 

Saturdays 4:30-7:30 p.m. 

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• The Rhythm Club All Stars 

• Detroit Lean Band 

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• Caliente 

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• Big Poppa & the TCB Band 

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KICKOFF CONCERT WEEKEND 

April 4th, 2009 

Rhandi 

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• Silver Beatles Band 

• Di Santi Band 

• Kenny Tomlin and Friends 

• Latin Society 

• Dig That 70's Band 

• Pro Wrestling (EWF) 

• John Carey and Soul Patrol 

• The Rugged and Official Biz 

• Downfall 

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• Cold Comfort Blues Band 

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ARTS YOUTH SYMPHONY CONCERT 

APRIL 14 – The symphony will perform works 

by Weber, Respighi and Bethoven. University 

of Redlands, Memorial Chapel, 1200 E. Colton 

Ave.; 8 p.m.; free; 909-793-2121 


Redlands, Frederick Loewe Performance Hall, 

1200 Colton Ave.; 4 p.m.; 909-798-9253, 

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‘NOVIO BOY’ 

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APRIL 23-26 – The story of a ninth-grader who MAY 2 – Sinfonia Mexicana concert featuring 

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APRIL 25 – A fun-filled celebration of art and HOMETOWN JAMBOREE 

culture will take over downtown Banning. 

MAY 2 – An ol’ fashioned dance and dinner 

BB KING 

APRIL 19 – Blues legend performs in concert. 

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with special performances and a few surprises 

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April 25; Los Temerarios, May 8; Bill Cosby, 

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May 9; Intocable, June 27. 

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TOGETHER AGAIN CONCERT 

APRIL 25 – Concert Bfeaturing Brenton Wood, CARLOS MENCIA 

Tierra, El Chicano and more. San Bernardino MAY 7 – See what’s on the mind of Mencia. 

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Manuel Blvd., Highland; 7:30 p.m.; $45-$65; 

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Robin Thicke and Jennifer Hudson, April 30; 

APRIL 19 – The Cecilia String Quartet 

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REDLANDS SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL 

MAY 7-24 – The 2009 Season of Vengeance will 

feature productions of “The Tempest,” 

“Hamlet” and “Measure for Measure.” 

Additional activities include free workshops, 

the popular University Lecture Series 

and other special themed events. 

Performances at the Redlands Bowl, 

25 Grant St.; 909-335-7377, 

www.redlandsshakespearefestival.com. 

SAN BERNARDINO SYMPHONY 

MAY 9 – Orchestra concludes its 80th season 

with a performance of Gustav Mahler’s 

Symphony No. 5 in C-Sharp Minor. 

California Theatre of the Performing Arts, 

562 W. Fourth St., San Bernardino; 

8 p.m.; $20-$55 general admission, 

$10 students; 909-381-5388, 

www.sanbernardinosymphony.org. 

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MAY 10 – The veteran band comes to the 

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INLAND MASTER CHORALE 

MAY 16-17 – “A Tribute to America,” with the 

Chorale presenting a combination of patriotic 

and distinctly American music. First United 

Methodist Church, 1 E. Olive Ave., Redlands; 

8 p.m. May 16, 3 p.m. May 17; 909-798-4462, 

www.inlandmasterchorale.org. 

NATIONAL ORANGE SHOW 

MAY 21-25 – A Memorial Day weekend of fun, 

entertainment and more. National Orange 

Show, 689 S. E St., San Bernardino; 

4 to 10 p.m. May 21-22, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. 

May 23-25; www.nationalorangeshow.com. 

BOWL BENEFIT GALA 

JUNE 27 – Annual event to support the 

Redlands Bowl Summer Music Festival. 

Appetizers, drinks, games, auction, dinner 

and entertainment. 909-793-4393, 

www.redlandsbowl.org. 

CASINO NIGHT 

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cover story | redlands bicycle classic 

The 

big 

A poster and an idea 

get the wheels turning 

for Redlands event 

By KEVIN TRUDGEON 

On March 26, the Redlands Bicycle Classic 

will celebrate 25 years of success. 

The brainchild of former Redlands 

Mayor Carole Beswick, former City Councilman 

Dick Larsen and racing aficionado Peter Brandt, the 

annual competition came to be through hard work, 

determination and just a little bit of luck. 

While attending a main street conference in 

1984, Beswick was looking for something to help 

rejuvenate downtown Redlands and bring people 

and business into the city. 

“I was attending this conference at the same time 

the 1984 Olympics were going on and I remember 

watching some of the road races,” Beswick recalled. 

“One day we were in a conference about how to 

save old downtowns and I saw a poster that said, 

‘Inland Empire Cycling Classic.’ 


spin 

“I hadn’t heard of it, so I went up to the guy who was 

talking and asked him about it,” she added. “It turned out 

that the poster was for Spokane, Washington, where they 

have an area they call the Inland Empire.” 

Intrigued, Beswick asked questions about the cycling 

event and began formulating an idea. 

“On the plane ride back home, I wrote up a proposal 

and when I got back to Redlands I talked to Dick (Larsen) 

and John Holmes and they thought it was a great idea.” 

There was one problem, though. Nobody knew 

anything about bicycle racing. 

Enter Peter Brandt.

“At that time, I was actually trying to organize 

a single-day event on a much smaller scale,” 

said Brandt, who has competed in national 

and international races. 

Brandt talked to the Redlands police chief 

about the logistics behind putting on a race. 

Then Beswick called. 

“I thought she had gotten wind of what 

I was trying to do, but it turned out we just 

had a common interest,” Brandt recalled. 

Armed with a racing expert, the team 

of Beswick, Larsen and Brandt began to put 

together a plan to stage a race the following year. 

“What appealed to us about cycling was you 

don’t need a venue,” Beswick said. “You don’t 

need a stadium or an arena. The race takes place 

on the streets, and the spectators are right up 

on the action.” 

They decided to stage the race on Memorial 

Day weekend to keep people in town and also 

help bring more business to Redlands. 

“We wanted to give people something that 

would not only excite them, but also make them 

want to be a part of it,” Larsen said. “And we 

‘You don’t need 

a stadium or an 

arena. The race 

takes place on 

the streets, and 

the spectators 

are right up 

on the action.’ 

— Carole Beswick 


Cyclists await the start of the next stage of the Redlands Bicycle Classic. 

just thought this event would be a lot 

of fun.” 

Using their skills and knowledge — as 

well as several instances of simply winging 

it — Beswick, Larsen and Brandt spent the 

next months organizing, planning and 

eventually putting on the inaugural race. 

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A quarter of a century later, the 

Redlands Bicycle Classic is the oldest 

continuous stage race in the United States. 

“I don’t think anybody involved in the 

beginning had thoughts that it would 

become what it is,” said Craig Kundig, 

who served as the public race director the 

first year. “I know after the first year we 

were all very excited with how successful 

it was and we wanted to do a second one, 

but I don’t think anybody thought it’d 

last this long.” 

For Brandt, the legacy of what he helped 

create is evident in a memento he has from

that first race. “I have this picture 

of my son and he’s participating 

in the 3-year old’s race that first 

year,” Brandt said. 

“Now he’s all grown up and 

married. That just shows you how 

long it’s been. For it to have lasted 

BE A PART OF THE CHANGE 

Designed by HMC Architects. 

Built by Turner Construction. 

On the cover 

A race among younger riders 

has always been a fun part 

of the Bicycle Classic. 

this long and to still be going strong, 

it’s really quite amazing.” 

Redlands Bicycle Classic 

What: The 25th running of America’s 

premier road stage race 

When: March 26-29 

Information: www.redlandsclassic.com 

Veteran cyclist Neil Shirley will be making his 

sixth appearance at the Redlands Bicycle 

Classic. 

Shirley, 30, a member of the Kelly Benefit 

Strategies team, started racing mountain bikes 

when he was 15 years old. Already a 

professional mountain biker, he turned pro as a 

road cyclist five years ago, and finished third at 

the USPRO Road Race Championships in 2007. 

“I look forward to racing in Redlands every 

year because my family can come out,” says 

Shirley, who lives in the San Diego area. “There’s 

a lot of people cheering for me so it’s super 

motivating. It’s also my first big race of the 

season. I always like to start off well because 

it sets the tone for the whole season.” 

Excelling in high places, Shirley has won the 

King of the Mountains jersey at the prestigious 

Tour of Utah and the Philadelphia Invitational. 

Those climbing skills should prove helpful during 

the Redlands Bicycle Classic — particularly 

along the 22.3-mile Beaumont stage, which 

gains 1,000 feet in elevation. 

Shirley is a standout among the nearly 

300 professional riders who will be competing, 

says RBC marketing director Scott Welsh. 

“Neil is a tremendous ambassador for the 

sport of cycling,” Welsh says. “When he’s not 

racing and training, he works with amateur 

cyclists to help them become better.” 

— Jerry Rice 

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Spectators’ guide 

Redlands Bicycle classic infoRmation 

Public races 

Saturday, March 28 

Riders age 3 and older have the opportunity to 

ride in friendly competition races: 

50 yard dash — Riders ages 3-5 

1 lap (0.65-mile course) — Riders ages 6-9 

1, 2 and 3 laps (1.2-mile course) — Riders ages 

10-17 

5 and 6 laps (1.2-mile course) — Riders ages 

18 and older 

For riders 3-5 years old, there will be 

separate competitions for riders of tricycles 

and bicycles. Any three-wheel, pedalpowered 

unit is considered to be a tricycle. 

Bicycles with training wheels must compete 

as a bicycle. 

Registration 

Early registration is recommended; forms are 

available at www.redlandsclassic.com. 

Spectator information 

The Redlands Bicycle Classic offers wide 

range of viewing opportunities for spectators. 

Professional races 

Thursday, March 26 

Professional riders kick-off the event with a 

5-km Individual Time Trial that will test their 

hill climbing ability. 

This event will begin on Highland Avenue just 

east of Redlands Boulevard and finish on 

Sunset Drive near Panorama Point. Riders will 

begin at 30-second intervals. The course will 

be closed to traffic. 

Recommended viewing locations include 

the start on Highland Avenue, the corner 

of Highland Ave and Ford Street, the corner 

of Ford Street and Reservoir Road, the hill on 

Wabash Avenue from the freeway to Sunset 

Drive, and the finish line on Sunset Drive. 

Parking will not be permitted on the race 

course, but spectator parking will be available 

on side streets. Wear walking shoes and take 

the opportunity to view riders from various 

locations along the course during the fourhour 

period that riders will be competing. 

Women riders begin at 10 a.m. and men 

begin at noon. 

Friday, March 27 

Professional riders continue their four-day 

event with a point-to-point road race. 

Spectator information was not available 

at press time. 

Saturday, March 28 

Rotary Rides begin at 7:30, 7:45 and 8 a.m., 

depending on the distance chosen (6, 12, 33 or 

60 miles) by participants. These rides will start 

on Citrus Avenue between Fifth and Sixth 

streets and cyclists begin their journeys 

headed west on Citrus Avenue. All of the rides 

will end in Smiley Park between the A.K. 

Smiley Public Library and the Lincoln Shrine. 

Public races begin at 9 a.m. on Citrus Avenue 

between Fifth and Sixth streets. Riders will 

compete in 26 races based on age and 

gender between 9 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. 

Recommended viewing locations include 

Citrus Avenue between Orange Street and 

Sixth Street. Come early, because the best 

viewing locations near the start/finish may be 

crowded, particularly on the upper level of the 

parking structure. Other excellent viewing 

locations are at the corners of Citrus Avenue 

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and Olive Avenue, Olive Avenue and Sixth 

Street, Sixth Street and Vine, Vine and Cajon, 

and Orange Street and Citrus Avenue. 

Parking may be hard to find on Saturday, so 

be prepared to walk several blocks to reach 

the race venue. 

The professional women take to the streets 

at 1:30 p.m. for a 60-minute Criterium on a 

1 mile course using the same start/finish line 

as the public races. The professional men 

will race on the same course in a 90-minute 

Criterium beginning at 3:30 p.m. 

Recommended viewing locations are the 

same as those noted above for the public 

races plus the corners of Cajon Street and 

Olive Avenue, Olive Avenue and Fourth 

Street, and Fourth Street and Vine. One 

particularly good viewing location is the 

corner of Cajon and Vine because the 

riders pass this intersection twice each lap. 

Due to the duration of these events, you may 

take the opportunity to view the races from 

several different locations. 

Sunday, March 29 

Non-professional riders, licensed by USA 

Cycling, will compete in eight separate races 

on the same 0.65-mile course used by some 

of the public races. Some riders will compete 

in only one race, but others may compete in 

as many as three races. These races are from 

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30 to 90 minutes long. The first race will 

begin at 7:30 a.m. and the last race will 

end at 4 p.m. Viewing locations for these 

races are the same as those noted above 

for the public races. 

At 10 a.m. during a short break in the 

schedule of races for licensed riders, the 

professional women will begin their 

99-km Sunset Road Race. This event 

begins and ends at the start/finish line 

on Citrus Avenue, but most of the race 

takes place on a loop course on the hills 

in a residential area south of downtown 

Redlands. The women’s race will finish 

shortly before 1 p.m. and the professional 

men will begin their 142-km race on the 

same course at 1:30 p.m., finishing at 

approximately 5 p.m. 

There are many good viewing locations 

along the Sunset Loop course. The loop 

starts and ends at the fire station located 

at Garden Rossmont. Three exciting 

corners are viewable from Simonds 

Parkway opposite the fire station. 

The Feed Zone is located on E. Sunset 

Drive N, near Burns Lane. Action in the 

Feed Zone can be lively at times. 


taste | dining 

Manager Daniel Fenesan sets tables before the dinner rush at Isabella’s Ristorante in Redlands. 

Following a 

passion 


For Isabella’s 

rIstorante owners, 

love oF good Food 

Is key to success 

By BETTS GRIFFONE 

Photos by ERIc REED 

It was an InauspIcIous begInnIng for Isabella’s 

Ristorante owners Ruth and Martin Felix. 

“we met over a steam table, so to speak,” Ruth says. 

actually, both worked in the same restaurant and 

a love of good food drew them together. 

the Felixes started their small chain of restaurants in 

san bernardino, where they depended on a busy lunch 

crowd to carry the business. success led them to open a 

Redlands location 14 years ago and another one in corona 

five years after that. 

about two years ago, downtown san bernardino could 

no longer support Isabella’s, so the original location was 

closed. but not long after that, the Felixes opened a new 

place in calimesa. 

Much of the staff at all three restaurants is family. Martin 

is the executive chef, with two of his nephews running the 

kitchen in Redlands and his two brothers heading the 

cooking staffs in corona and calimesa. everyone was trained

Futtuccine Viviana 

under Martin, so all of the recipes maintain consistency 

and the kitchens are compatible. 

Martin grew up in Riverside. He started in the food trade 

working under Giusepe Pitruzello in Riverside, then went 

on to train under two other Italian chefs in Los Angeles 

and Orange counties. 

Ruth describes the food at Isabella’s as classic Italian 

cooked in a Northern Italian style — no pastes, sugars 

or purees. The chefs use only fresh whole tomatoes and 

fresh cream in the sauces. 

Fettuccine Viviana, with a combination of grilled chicken 

and sun-dried tomatoes, is one of Martin’s signature dishes, 

but most of the menu selections are recipes that date back 

hundreds of years. The Felixes like to think of it as traditional 

comfort food. 

One or two types of fresh fish are served every day, depending on 

market availability, along with one featured menu item — especially 

created for that evening. Often, it is a stuffed ravioli or a chicken dish. 

Soups also change daily. 

Most of the desserts are made in-house. Creme brulee, tiramisu 

and cannoli are made fresh each day in the restaurant. 

Isabella’s offers a full bar in Redlands and Calimesa, and beer 

and wine is available in all three locations. The wine list, though 

not extensive, is well balanced. The restaurant can accommodate 

special parties and groups. Food-to-go also is available. 

Ruth and Martin Felix feel that if you are in the food business, 

it should be a passion. You have to love it to make it work. 

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Monday-Friday; dinner 

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Tuesday-Sunday; 

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8 slices of day-old bread (baguette is ideal) 

2 large ripe tomatoes chopped to ¼ inch dice 

6 large fresh basil leaves finely chopped 

1 clove fresh garlic 

4 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 

Salt and pepper to taste 

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rub and press through a garlic press and add to 

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etter living | brides 

BIG DAY, BEAUTIFUL 

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By CHRISTINA M. GAUDY 

BRIDES have a couple of primary 

options when it comes to wedding 

makeup 

— do their own or hire a professional. 

Either way, it’s a good idea to plan ahead. 

A fun way to consider different makeup 

possibilities is to look through bridal 

magazines for inspiration. 

Choosing bridal colors for eyes, cheeks 

and lips can be tricky, so practicing with 

different looks on your own or with a 

professional artist can help narrow down 

the choices. 

If the bride chooses to do her own 

makeup, she should first evaluate her 

current makeup 

kit, then 

consider a trip to 

a department 

store or salon to 

see what’s new. While there, book a private 

lesson or consultation with a makeup artist 

to discover the look that best reflects the 

bride’s personal style. 

If there’s room in the budget to splurge, 

hire a makeup artist who will work with the 

entire bridal party in one location. 

“Celebrity” applications and services like 

spray-tanning, false lashes and airbrush 

foundation for face and body are often well 

worth the price. 

Book the trial-run early, since the best 

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artists are often scheduled well in 

advance. During the consultation, 

ask about the artist’s skill level. 

Also, think about how easy it will 

be to work with her. It’s important 

to have an artist who will come up 

with a look that both the artist 

and bride can be proud of. 

On the biggest day of a bride’s 

life, she will want a makeup artist 

who is experienced, timely and 

professional. A seasoned pro can 

customize a look and give the 

bride star treatment, leaving her 

one less thing to worry about. 

Christina M. Gaudy of CMG 

Cosmetics is a professional makeup 

artist for film, TV, fashion and print. 

She also teaches beauty seminars 

at Chaffey College in Rancho 

Cucamonga and Saddleback 

College in Irvine. Her Web site 

is www.cmgcosmetics.com. 

E-mail questions to 

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Beauty tips 

For brides who will be doing their own makeup 

for the big day, here are some basic suggestions 

that are sure to help. 

Eyes: Start with a special eye-shadow base, 

or concealer, all over the lid to hold the color in 

place for the day and also blend well. Use fluffier 

brushes for the mid-toned eye-shadow colors in 

the highest part of the crease. 

If a more dramatic look is desired, use smaller, 

detail brushes to add smoky accents to the outer 

corners of the eye, along the bottom lash line, 

and even to the deeper crease. To finish, sweep 

highlighter shadows under the brow line and 

press them into the lid area, directly over the iris, 

for a “pop.” 

Smoky eyes are achieved by lining the eyes 

with a very sharp pencil right on top of the lash 

line and sometimes the inner rims. Be careful to 

follow the lash line exactly and keep the line thin. 

Individual false lashes, or an understated row 

of lashes will bring density to the lash line and 

minimize the need for mascara. 

Face: Apply concealer to spot cover dark 

circles and skin irregularities prior to foundation 

application. Apply the correct shade of foundation 

to the middle of the face, blending out and down. 

(Pressed Mineral Foundation is optimal here for 

ease of use and performance.) Liquid foundations 

must be set with loose translucent powder for 

staying power. 

Cheeks: Powdered blush is dusted lightly to 

“apples” of the cheek, while bronzer (a pro-artist 

favorite) will bring a sun-kissed look to the face, 

neck and chest. It can be used under blush or 

over blush. It’s also fantastic for arms and legs! 

Lips: They are most often kept neutral to 

balance out the eyes. 

One more note: Take along a few key items 

for last-minute touch-ups. Don’t leave home without 

blot powder compact to absorb any shine 

break-through on the face. For lip color 

re-touches, carry lip liner, lipstick and gloss in 

the original colors used. And, in a pinch, bronzer 

with retractable brush can do the trick for a 

quick touch of color for face or body. 

And finally: For more tips, don’t miss 

“Makeup Tips for the Bride” at Chaffey College, 

4:30-6:30 p.m. April 18. The cost is $39. 

To register, call the Chaffey College Department 

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profiles | leaders in law 

Tim Rochford, owner of Burrage Mansion, and Judge Marsha Slough 

A champion for children 

By LUANNE J. HUNT 

There are many children’s advocate 

programs that provide qualified professionals 

and volunteers with an opportunity to make 

a difference. 

among them is the Court appointed Special 

advocates (CaSa) association, a national agency 

with a branch in San Bernardino. Through 

recommendation by a juvenile court judge, the 

organization assigns volunteer advocates to watch 

over abused and neglected children. 

San Bernardino County’s presiding juvenile court 

PhoToS By FRank PeRez 

judge, marsha Slough, has been recommending 

volunteer advocates for CaSa since 2007. Through that 

work, she has witnessed the life-changing power of 

community involvement. 

“In my profession, you hear the worst of the worst,” 

Slough said. “That is why having the opportunity 

to work with programs like CaSa is so wonderful. 

To get out into the community and encourage people 

to be engaged in every way that they can is really 

a de-stresser. 

“It puts a whole new shade on the bad because you 

see all of the good that’s being done.” 

Slough has lived in redlands since 1980. She spent 


Burrage Mansion 

‘We want to get that 

message out there that 

ordinary community 

members can get 

involved with our 

program and help 

change the lives 

of so many kids.’ 

— Judge Marsha Slough 


14 years as a civil litigation attorney 

before becoming a judge. The Kansas 

native received her law degree from 

Whittier College School of Law. 

Slough enjoyed being a lawyer, but her 

heart was set on making a greater impact 

on the community. When she had the 

opportunity to become a judge, it seemed 

like the right avenue to pursue. 

With gavel in hand, Slough took the 

bench in the Adult Criminal Division 

of the San Bernardino County Court in 

2003. Two years ago, she moved to the 

Juvenile Court Division — and a different 

way of doing things. 

“There’s no jury, so it rests solely on 

me to decide on what will happen to the 

kids,” she said. “My decisions are very 

complex and often heart-wrenching.” 

Thanks to programs like CASA, Slough 

admits her verdicts are a little easier to 

render. She takes comfort knowing there 

are people in the community and beyond 

who are devoted to helping kids lead 

better lives. 

CASA was implemented in 1977 

by Seattle Superior Court Judge David 

Soukup. It has a network of more than 

59,000 volunteers nationwide who have 

served more than 240,000 abused and 

neglected children. 

Kara Hunter, program manager for 

CASA’s San Bernardino branch, said there 

are more than 5,000 children living in 

San Bernardino County who need help. 

“We want to get that message out there 

that ordinary community members can 

get involved with our program and help 

change the lives of so many kids,” she 

said. “They deserve to be happy and paid 

attention to.” 

One aspect of CASA that Slough is

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Judge Marsha Slough 

and Ellen Timothy of the 

Rochford Foundation study 

the architecture at the entrance 

of the Burrage Mansion. 

especially proud of is how the organization 

goes the extra mile to pair the right 

advocate with the child. 

She recalls an instance when one of the 

volunteers who was involved in football 

encouraged the young man he was 

working with to try out for his high school 

football team. The boy made the team and 

then everything in his life turned around. 

His grades improved dramatically and he 

adopted a new outlook on life. 

Outcomes like that are priceless. 

“The biggest issue for our kids is making 

sure they have significant and positive 

relationships with adults who care about 

them,” Slough said. “This is what will 

make the biggest difference in their lives.” 

Slough’s involvement with CASA also 

extends outside the court. She attends 

board meetings and oversees projects with 

community charities, such as the Rochford 

Foundation. The organization recently 

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offered CASA’s advocates and the kids they 

watch over use of the Burrage Mansion in 

Redlands for events and activities. 

Tim Rochford, who owns the mansion, 

said he restored the home with the 

intention of allowing it to be used by local 

nonprofit groups that work with children. 

“I’m delighted to offer the mansion to 

CASA for training their volunteers and, 

even more importantly, to bring children 

for fun activities and events,” said 

Rochford, who also will offer the space for 

CASA volunteer training programs. “These 

kids are the ones who’ve been abandoned 

or hurt by somebody. That’s exactly who 

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The Redlands Chamber of Commerce 

celebrated two of the city’s finest and 

installed a new president and board 

members at its annual dinner recently. 

A full house at the University of Redlands 

Orton Center welcomed Larry Pyle as the 

incoming president and said goodbye with 

gratitude to outgoing president Paul Foster. 

Lynda Schauf, owner of Laura’s Travel in 

Redlands, was named woman of the year. 

Stan Weisser, retired pharmacist and 

Redlands philanthropist, was named 

man of the year. 

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Neal Waner, left, tracylynn sharrit, Jessie Powell and Carolyn Whetzel 

Assemblyman bill Emmerson, Michelle Dorsey and 

University of Redlands President stuart Dorsey 

bill McCalmon, left, and Diane and Jeff sceranka 

Chamber of Commerce 

battalion Chief Jim topoleski, left, battalion Chief Greg hostetler, Fire Chief Jeff Frazier, battalion 

Chief scott MacDonald and Captain Dan Crow 

bruce Adams, Janie and John Gates 

terry Welsh and Janie Cole 

Gary McCormick and Peter Lehman 

Nelda stuck, left, City Manager Enrique Martinez, Marsha Gebara 

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The 77th annual Watchorn Lincoln Dinner, recently held 

at the University of Redlands’ Orton Center, featured author and 

former Lincoln Museum scholar-in-residence Dr. Gerald J. 

Prokopowicz as guest speaker. The event celebrated Abraham 

Lincoln and the Lincoln Memorial Shrine, which was donated 

to Redlands by the Robert Watchorn family. 

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Katherine scott blom and terry herstrom 

Gerald Prokopowicz, left, and Don mcCue 

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U of R President stuart Dorsey, left, and 

City manager N. Enrique martinez 

Lincoln Dinner 

City Councilman Jerry bean, left, brenda bean, mayor Jon harrison 

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getting your pool ready for a wonderful summer. We can make sure you get 

the most from your pool and spa, operate them efficiently and economically 

and HAVE FUN! And if you don’t have a pool or spa yet, we can help you 

realize your dream. We’ve been in Redlands for over 25 years and our staff is 

the best in the business. Come in any day or join us for the special events that 

we have planned to inform, educate and save you money. SEE YOU SOON! 

SAVE THESE DATES 

Space is limited. Call or email us to make reservations. 

Class Times 7:30-9:00 pm ~ email: Sharon@redlandspool.com 

March 19th 

Energy Savings Tips 

& Eco-Equipment 

April 7th 

Pool & Spa Chemical School 

May 16-17 

ANNIVERSARY SALE 

9:00 am-5:00 pm 

June 9th 

Pool & Spa Safety 

July 14th 

Pool & Spa Party Planning 

August 5th 

Summer Maintenance 

September 22nd 

Prepare for Fall 



Dellita kobold, left, Debra Grisamer and Felix Martin 


The Rotary Club of Redlands 

hosted its 24th annual Red Wine 

and Blues event recently at the 

Orton Center, University 

of Redlands. Dozens of wines 

and food were offered for sampling 

and the crowd was entertained 

by culinary diva Martha Green, 

who ran the live auction. 

Proceeds benefited the 

club’s many programs. 

Photos by khai le 

sharon Whiteside, left, kathryn Johnson and tony Whiteside 

Gene and Nikki Pearlman, left, with bill and lori hatfield 

Red Wine and Blues 

Jeromy Roush, left, kerry Mutter, lynda schauf and kevin Correia 

kevin Correia, left, larry Pyle, John Patterson and Neal Waner 

beth sanders, left, Janet Greenfield and Carole beswick

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UNITS FOR LEASE – ALL SIZES 

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750/760 E. CENTRAL AVE. 

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993 W. VALLEY BLVD. 

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is a four-building multi-tenant industrial park with retail units. 

JURUPA 

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7101 JURUPA AVENUE 

RIVERSIDE, CA 92408 

WAREHOUSE / INDUSTRIAL SPACE FOR LEASE – Jurupa Business Park is a 

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BUSINESS PARK 

701 & 703 S. GIFFORD AVE. 

SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92408 

WAREHOUSE / INDUSTRIAL SPACE FOR LEASE – Gifford II Business Park is 

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INDUSTRIAL PARK 

4747-4751 STATE STREET 

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The Boys & Girls Club 

of Redlands hosted its 15th 

annual Chocolate Fantasy 

fundraiser recently at the 

historic Mitten Building. 

The event featured food, 

a live auction and, of course, 

chocolate. More than $80,000 

was raised for club programs. 

Photos by eric reed 

duval cooper, left, sandra Kavanaugh, Nicole Andrade and clyde dods 

Les and cherry bordelon, left, with Jim and barbara sikra 

Jeff and Paula bates, left, with Jeff and Julie dill 


P.t. Mcewen, left, carol and tim rochford, ellen timothy, Pat caudle and Lois Lauer 

Boys & Girls Club 

heidi Loper, left, ben Golombek and Meghan Loper 

cathy Williams, left, Montrice shabete, Mark davis and tim rochford 

the best of everything oldies play at the boys & Girls club’s 15th annual 

chocolate Fantasy benefit.

• Weddings 

• Receptions 

• Quinceaneras 

• Banquets 

• Corporate Meetings 

With a professional staff well versed in the details of event 

management, we can provide our clients with a broad range of 

expertise and event options. We offer complete event planning 

and first-class catering, and have event capabilities that are 

backed by thousands of successful events. 

• Retirement Parties 

• Company Picnics 

• Holiday Parties 

• Reunions 

• Indoor Sports Events

More people in the Inland Empire choose 

St. Bernardine Medical Center for heart care 

More people in the Inland Empire choose 

St. Bernardine Medical Center’s Inland Empire 

Heart & Vascular Institute for cardiac care, 

and they have good reason… 

• A $10 million renovation in 2008. 

The most advanced labs for catheterization 

and electrophysiology. The latest 64-slice 

CT scanner. 3-dimensional echocardiography. 

• A history of innovation. The first in the area 

to perform open heart surgeries in the 1960s. 

Maintaining the leading edge today, performing 

the latest abdominal aortic stent procedures. 

• Experience. The second largest cardiac 

program in Southern California. One of the 

10 largest programs in the state. 

• Quality care of body, mind and spirit. 

Renowned cardiac specialists and staff. 

Compassionate care, from diagnosis to 

treatment to rehabilitation. 

2101 N. Waterman Avenue, San Bernardino, CA 92404 

For referral to an affiliated 

St. Bernardine physician 

800.566.SBMC 

www.StBernardineMedicalCenter.org 

Ashis Mukherjee, MD 

Medical Director 

Ed Langdon 

Senior Executive Director 

Dana Roesler, Senior Director 

of Nursing Operations and 

Critical Care Services 

St. Bernardine Medical Center 

is a proud sponsor of the Start! 

movement in the Inland Empire

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