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Commission to discuss bank and credit union

Jul 07, 2008 ... By JESSE B. GILL Staff Writer REDLANDS - A new bank could be approved by the PlanningCommission on Tuesday. If approved, the 51,432 square-foot facility would be threestories tall. The project, presented by applicant Orange TreeAssociates, originally came before ...

Reader offers history of locale

Jul 07, 2008 ... By CATHERINE GARCIA Staff Writer Last week's "Recognize This?" photograph showed Baker-Crear'sInteriors, but before that, the spot was home to Lowery and WheatonPackard motorcar showroom. "To the left, you see some tall doors," Ivan Hinerman of Redlandssaid ....

Yesterdays

Jul 07, 2008 ... Five years ago Temperatures - high 92, low 63. Volunteer George Monroe has given his time and talents toRedlands Adult School for more than 20 years. The University of Redlands will continue its tradition ofcontributing financially to the city, donating $44,000 to ...

Art students try 'Flying Without Feathers'

Jul 07, 2008 ... Valley Preparatory School art students use their imagination increating a variety of artworks The recent art exhibition at Valley Preparatory School inRedlands, "Flying Without Feathers," was inspired by artist andillustrator Faith Ringgold. The focus this year in art ...

Matt Nardella turns 87 today

Jul 07, 2008 ... Matt Nardella turns 87 today."Matt is known for his involvement in the Italian CatholicFederation and his reliable assistance at Holy Name of JesusCatholic Church," writes his youngest son, Joe. "Everyone who knowshim enjoys his sense of humor, generosity, and his fond memories ...

Two fires burn, six injured in crash over holiday weekend

Jul 07, 2008 ... REDLANDS - Two fires threatened several homes in Redlands onSunday. The first fire burned about three acres and threatened severalstructures along East Sunset Drive at Panorama Point Sundayafternoon. Redlands firefighters were called to the first blaze along the30000 ...

Flower power

Jul 07, 2008 ... By CATHERINE GARCIA Staff Writer REDLANDS - The floral designs of Pam Null have been on displayeverywhere from the Redlands Bowl stage to the last presidentialinauguration. The Redlands resident is a member of the American Institute ofFloral Designers, inducted in ...

San Bernardino Avenue closed starting today

Jul 07, 2008 ... REDLANDS - San Bernardino Avenue between Texas and Ohio streetswill be closed beginning today through Friday, Aug. 29. The road will be closed because of underground construction bythe San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District, according to thecity of Redlands. The ...

One hundred years ago in Redlands

Jul 06, 2008 ... JULY 6 A quiet Fourth of July was observed in Redlands, so far as apreconceived plan of celebration was concerned, the only scheduled"performance" for the day being the baseball game in the afternoon,and the general agreement that there would be plenty of firecrackersset off by ...

Blowing through the Windy City

Jul 06, 2008; Bobbe Monk ... This is the second in a series of columns about Daily Factsfreelancer Bobbe Monk's train trip to the Midwest and Texas. June 14 Chicago, that "toddlin' town," was very welcoming. The railwaystation is huge, but there are redcaps with motorized luggagecarriers that can also ...

Five Lugonia schools

Jul 06, 2008; Tom Atchley ... Two items have placed Lugonia in my historical gun sights lately.The first was researching the Lugonia kindergarten and libraryfacility for a Heritage Award this year. The second was preparingfor the Orange Street tour on May 17 and reacquainting myself withLugonia history. I ...

More adventures in the Ecuadorian rainforest

Jul 06, 2008; Ilene Cox ... For the next few weeks I will be with a group in the Black Seavisiting countries I have never been to before - Bulgaria, Romania,and the Ukraine. We will also be visiting Turkey, parts of easternRussia and Greece. I am very excited about this trip and lookforward to sharing my ...

The real meaning of Independence Day

Jul 05, 2008; Jennifer Dobbs, Managing ... We have an annual tradition on the Fourth of July. For the past 15 years or so, we prepare picnic-style food andhead out to Lake Gregory, where we join about eight other familiesand have a sort of tailgate party. It is there we see people we haven't seen all year long. All ...

Redlands Police Department logs, June 28 to July 2

Jul 05, 2008 ... Saturday, June 28 3:11 p.m. 1600 block of Orange Tree Lane and Alabama Street,accident, property damage 4:14 p.m. 500 block of University Street, petty theft 4:24 p.m. 1600 block of Barton Road, bicycle theft 5:06 p.m. 100 block of Orange Park, theft from ...

Study says police do a lot with a little

Jul 05, 2008; Jesse B. Gill ... REDLANDS - A recent police study found that the Redlands PoliceDepartment does a lot with what it has. The study, conducted by Palos Verdes-based consultant JosephBrann, looked at the department's staffing and productivity andoffered recommendations on how the department could ...

Redlands Summer Music Festival

Jul 05, 2008 ... Tuesday, July 8 - The Four Preps Dick Clark calls their songs "the soundtrack of our lives."Original lead singer Bruce Belland, along with Bob Duncan, formerleader of The Diamonds, and his fellow members from The Crew Cuts,perform some of America's favorite old Pop hits ....

REV grad draws award-winning wheels

Jul 05, 2008; Catherine Garcia ... REDLANDS - Thomas Belhacene of Redlands has been drawing cars foras long as he can remember. "I moved here from France four years ago," he said. "My parentsused to race cars, and every day I would be in the garage. That'swhat I love to draw." The 18-year-old, who graduated ...

On sail at the Frugal Frigate

Jul 05, 2008; Brad L. Hundman ... The year was 1937 and Margret and H.A. Rey were yet to have theirbooks published that later made them a household name. In that same year Hans Rey "was working in the Brazilian Pavilionat the Paris World's Fair. He was stationed across from a penguinexhibit, and he took great ...

Horses: North America's best export - ever

Jul 05, 2008; Eric Scott ... The Inland Empire is horse country. Take a drive through Redlandsor our other local communities and you'll often find horses andriders out for a ride. You'll also often see big yards and greenfields ringed by sturdy white horse fencing, where horses young andold graze placidly ....

What's new at the A.K. Smiley Public Library

Jul 05, 2008 ... The Lincoln Memorial Shrine, the only museum in the westdedicated to Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War, recently receivedtwo new 8-foot-tall glass and wood display cases. Specially crafted to match the shrine's six existing tall cases,the new arrivals also feature the same inlaid ...