Redlands Daily Facts back issues from June 2007:
Murphy is man for UR hoops
Jun 01, 2007 ... REDLANDS - University of Redlands athletic director Jeff Martinezannounced Thursday that Rich Murphy has been named head women'sbasketball coach. He also will serve as a member of the faculty forthe Department of Physical Education. "I am very excited about this opportunity," said ...
Heat wins Memorial Day tourney
Jun 01, 2007 ... The Redlands Heat, a team of local seventh and eighth graders,played in the National Junior Basketball (NJB) Memorial DayTournament over the weekend and took home the championship trophywith a 3-1 record. Under the guidance of head coach Bobby Wilson, the Heat lost a 72-63 ...
Man arrested in vehicle break-in
Jun 01, 2007 ... HIGHLAND - A man who tried to hide after being seen breaking intoa car was arrested by sheriff's deputies Thursday morning, sheriff'sofficials said. Jose Ramirez, a Highland resident, was arrested on suspicion ofvehicle burglary. San Bernardino county sheriff's deputies ...
Missing man found at university
Jun 01, 2007 ... Redlands Police located a 77-year-old Redlands man reportedmissing after he failed to show up to a doctor's appointment Tuesdaymorning. Robert Joseph Brun was found safe at the University of RedlandsThursday afternoon, May 31. Brun had left his home in the 100 block of ...
Jasmine is a Rstar' in the garden
Jun 01, 2007 ... Star jasmine or Trachelospermum jasminoides is one of the firstplants that comes to mind when one thinks of sweet fragrance. Asingle vine can perfume an entire room or even a garden. Highlyprized for its heavily scented clusters of tiny star-shaped whiteflowers that bloom in spring and ...
A little garden dirt...
Jun 01, 2007; ... Greetings, dirty thumbers! My good friend Jeanne Munz wrote me theother day. Seems she, along with many others among you, is plaguedwith earwigs. Therefore, I put on my thinking cap and did a littleresearch on these insidious creatures. Primarily a night feeder, the common earwig ...
Enthusiasts gather for centennial tree walk
Jun 01, 2007 ... Many tree enthusiasts explored the wonders of the mysterious "treeof everything," the Cedrus deodara - Deodar cedar trees - with theirunique weeping characteristics; the picturesque Phoenix canariensis -Canary Island date palms; the ancient Ginkgo biloba - ginkgo trees;the majestic oaks ...
Cancer Society seeking volunteers, offers training
Jun 01, 2007 ... The American Cancer Society is looking for new volunteers to helpwith free programs for cancer patients and their families. Patientsupport training will be offered for volunteers throughout the InlandEmpire from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 9, at Riverside CommunityHospital ....
Golf tourney honors Beswick, supports program
Jun 01, 2007; ... The ninth annual fundraiser held in support of the Redlands DrugCourt participants, was more than just a fundraiser this year. Ithonored a friend and a community leader. Rick Beswick had the courage to get behind the Drug Court programwhen it had far more skeptics than supporters ....
City turns to asphalt for fixing sidewalks
Jun 01, 2007; ... REDLANDS - With the city in the red for five years, some sidewalkshave been seeing black. Asphalt, rather than concrete, has become thematerial of choice for sidewalk repairs. In 1991, during a national recession, the Public Works Departmentlost 22 employees to budget concerns ....
Beattie Middle School holds eighth-grade awards night
Jun 01, 2007 ... Department awards Outstanding English Students: Karen Yi and Michael Mojica Outstanding Math Students:Kirstin Mickelson and Sebastian Puraci Outstanding Science Students:Taylor Antillon and Luis Chavez Outstanding Social Studies Students:Elizabeth Ngo and ...
Gordon L. Caselton
Jun 01, 2007 ... Gordon L. Caselton, a resident of Redlands for more than 25 years,died May 24 in Hemet from respiratory failure. He was 83. Caselton was born Sept. 20, 1923, in Miller, Neb. He served in theU.S. Army during World War II as a military police officer. He was avolunteer fireman for ...
Little is known about Army specialist
Jun 01, 2007 ... Craig Steven Vaught Panel 15E, line 77 REDLANDS - Little is known about 19-year-old Army Specialist CraigStephen Vaught, who died in 1966 while serving in Vietnam. Vaught claimed Redlands as his hometown, though according tosources at Redlands High School, he did not ...
Wall of Memories
Jun 01, 2007; ... REDLANDS - Robert Radigan brought a list of names of friends fromthe 173rd Airborne Brigade to search for on the Vietnam VeteransMemorial Moving Wall Thursday. Radigan said he visited the wall when it was at Chapman Universityin Orange County a few years back, but has never been ...
CLEMENT AWARD WINNERS
Jun 04, 2007 ... Clement Middle School announces winners from its 10th AnnualAwards Night of May 30. Eugene Campbell Sweeney Memorial Award: Ellen Parker and BrianBurgess Rotary Student of the Year Award: Taylor Freedman and Marcus Evans Rotary Scholarship Award: Taylor Freedman, ...
Council considers boundaries for northside redevelopment
Jun 04, 2007; ... REDLANDS - Believe it or not, the 2007-08 budget isn't the onlything on Tuesday's City Council agenda. The council will consider designating areas to be surveyed forpossible inclusion in the proposed North Redlands RevitalizationProject. The map submitted by Interim ...
San Gorgonio Council promotes Jessica Lawrence
Jun 04, 2007 ... Jessica Lawrence was promoted to chief operating officer of theGirl Scouts of San Gorgonio Council earlier this year. Before her promotion, she served the council as fund developmentdirector and was instrumental in increasing grant funding from$25,000 per year to more than ...
Jeanne Lopez won Miss Majorette of California
Jun 04, 2007 ... Won Miss Majorette of California Jeanne Lopez, 13, daughter of Kim and Mario Govea andgranddaughter of Beverly Munz of Redlands, won the Miss Majorette ofCalifornia Pageant in her division on May 6. Lopez is an eighth grader at Clement Middle School and will attendRedlands ...
Council commemorates abolition of slavery
Jun 06, 2007; ... REDLANDS - City Council issued a proclamation for the "Recognitionof Juneteenth as a Commemoration of the Abolishment of Slavery in theUnited States" Tuesday at the City Council meeting to the RedlandsHuman Relations Commission. The proclamation marked the second anniversary of ...
Scouts show their mettle in San Timoteo Canyon
Jun 04, 2007 ... Boy Scouts were everywhere. Competition was tough. Camps wereset, fires were burning and food was cooking. Boy Scout Troop 16,sponsored by the Redlands First Baptist Church, was ready and waitingto work together to win this year's event. Scoutmaster Larry Agre, Assistant ...
Band fever hits high school
Jun 04, 2007; ... REDLANDS - Redlands High School's first Friday Night Fever wasoverwhelmingly positive according to coordinator Barbara Bray. Theevent included a battle of the bands involving bands from bothRedlands High School and Redlands East Valley High School, which wasjudged by faculty and special ...
Loma Linda Academy graduates 125
Jun 04, 2007; ... LOMA LINDA - Just down the street from the world-renowned LomaLinda University Medical Center, the slightly lesser-known Loma LindaAcademy celebrated the graduation of 125 high school on Sunday. While most high school graduation ceremonies soak up a few hoursof one mid-June ...
Guild discusses past and future at meeting
Jun 04, 2007; ... The Redlands Symphony Guild enjoyed a three-part gathering whenthey met May 16, at the home of Halcott and Cornelia Grant on WalnutStreet - a historical review by Lois Lauer of the guild's role ofassistance to the symphony and the upcoming June 2 gala plans,performance by Ana Gonzalez ...
Redlands Adventist Academy graduates 28 seniors
Jun 04, 2007; ... REDLANDS - Beneath the canvas of a white tent, 28 RedlandsAdventist Academy graduating seniors received their high schooldiplomas. Sunday's service was a blend of faith, music and laughterand memories. The event capped three days of services for the seniorsat the Seventh-day Adventist ...
Monday, May 14
Jun 04, 2007 ... 4:24 p.m. 800 block of Granada Court, vandalism 4:30 p.m. 1300 block of Elizabeth Street, burglary, vehicle 4:42 p.m. 1500 block of Garden Street, burglary, vehicle 7:06 p.m. 600 block of Orange Street, burglary, vehicle 9:32 p.m. 2000 block of West Redlands ...
Local photographer captures memories and actor needs
Jun 04, 2007; ... Local photographer Sandi Stark began taking photos of herchildren, but soon her photography evolved to benefit local actorsand artists. Having worked in the theater most of her life, Stark specializesin headshots and enjoys providing quality shots for community theateractors and ...
Tearing down a Marine Corps flag shows disrespect for the nation
Jun 04, 2007 ... To the disrespectful individuals that tore down our Marine Corpsflag last Saturday evening from our home near the University ofRedlands.It is ironic that just before the Vietnam Moving Wall was erectedacross from our home you would dishonor those of us who have earnedthe right ...
Chinese fast food coming to town
Jun 05, 2007; ... REDLANDS - Chinese food lovers in a hurry, rejoice: Panda Expressis opening a drive-through restaurant in Redlands, across the streetfrom the Wal-Mart shopping center on Redlands Boulevard. "Our company has a strong interest in Redlands because the city isa market with a strong ...
More than 20,000 came to see the wall in Redlands
Jun 05, 2007; ... REDLANDS - More than 20,000 people visited the Vietnam VeteransMemorial Moving Wall, according to coordinator Bill Harden ofAmerican Legion Post 106. According to John Deavitt, founder of the wall, a half-sizereplica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., thiswas ...
ESRI construction woeful for State Street neighbors
Jun 05, 2007 ... In 2006, Jack Dangermond publicly stated and was quoted in ourlocal paper that the reason for the closure of New York Street was"the 4,100 motorists creating a traffic hazard." ' Both State Streetand New York Street had a moderate amount of traffic for theresidential area and access to ...
Orton Center sets sail to raise funds for symphony
Jun 05, 2007; ... REDLANDS More than 285 people came aboard the SS Orton CenterSaturday night during the Redlands Symphony's 22nd annual gala andbenefit auction, "Let's Go Cruisin'." The tickets were $100 each, with most of the proceeds goingtowards R.I.S.E., the symphony's youth education ...
Police investigating theft of aluminum hand railings at bridges
Jun 05, 2007 ... REDLANDS- Redlands Police are investigating the theft of aluminumhand railings from two bridges spanning the Santa Ana River washbetween Redlands and Highland. On Saturday, Redlands Public WorksDirector Ron Mutter discovered that thieves had removed the handrailings along the Alabama ...
A.W. Butch Husted
Jun 05, 2007 ... A. W. Butch Husted, a graduate of Redlands High School, died oflung cancer June 1 while traveling in Pryor, Okla. He was 62. Husted was born Aug. 27, 1944, in Halstead, Kan., graduated fromRedlands High School in 1962 and served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam. He was a ...
Attention, Kmart shoppers
Jun 05, 2007; ... REDLANDS - The Rotary Club of Redlands joined philanthropic forceswith a local church group to bring some light into the lives of someof Redlands' forgotten citizens on Saturday. The Rotary Club sponsored a shopping spree for the members ofLight and Power, a church group for ...
Third generation of lawn bowlers
Jun 05, 2007; ... REDLANDS - In a fairly secluded area of Sylvan Park cordoned offby ivy-covered fences and tall hedges and buildings for memberservices, an air of anticipation hangs over the Redlands Lawn BowlingClub's most recent honorary members. Today, one group of students from Franklin ...
Home is where the business is
Jun 05, 2007; ... Heather Ledeboer wanted to stay at home with her baby son, Hunter,and still make money. "I wanted a business I could do from home, in my slippers, helpingother moms," she said. One day, she noticed a friend's baby carrier. "I had assessed all the baby stuff needed at ...
Last meeting of year for evening club
Jun 05, 2007 ... Installation was the main topic on the agenda at the last meetingof the season for the Evening Auxiliary to the Contemporary Club. Alma Longhetti gave the thought for the day and the prayer. JeanHyman led the pledge to the flag. A meal of chicken and dumplings with bread ...
Chamber calendar
Jun 05, 2007 ... REDLANDS - The Redlands Chamber of Commerce is hosting its monthlybusiness-to-business networking event Tuesday, June 26, at noon atthe chamber office. Bring a lunch and business cards. The State of the Community Luncheon is Wednesday, June 27.Location to be determined. Cost is ...
Small Business and Work Opportunity Tax Act
Jun 05, 2007 ... Oh, boy, another new tax law! Congress passed the Small Businessand Work Opportunity Tax Act of 2007 just before the Memorial Dayrecess. President Bush signed the bill into law on May 25. The legislation provides a number of small business taxincentives, including general ...
WHAT'S HAPPENING, June 6
Jun 06, 2007 ... TONIGHT Calico Quails Square Dance Club's beginner square dance class,with Brent "Gumby" Lively, every Wednesday from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.,Yucaipa Elks Lodge, 12165 Second St., Yucaipa. Information: (909) 823-5961 or (951) 769-3996 Women's and Men's Bible Study, 6:30 to 8 p.m ....
Dancers, bouncer clash at club
Jun 06, 2007 ... REDLANDS - A night of dancing turned dangerous on Monday. A female dancer stole the cash box of another dancer. When abouncer tried to stop her, she attempted to run him over with her ...
Redlands man recalls mission over Omaha Beach
Jun 06, 2007; ... Sixty-three years ago today, Bill Kirschke of Redlands was flyingover Omaha Beach on the coast of France. The Army pilot was a part ofthe D-Day invasion, a turning point of World War II. Kirschke, 84, flew a Martin Marauder B-26. The twin-engine, medium-size bomber held almost as ...
Historical Society announces 32nd annual Heritage Awards
Jun 06, 2007; ... REDLANDS - The Redlands Area Historical Society presented the 32ndannual Heritage Awards Tuesday night at the Trinity Episcopal Churchafter an ice cream social on the lawn. According to the awards committeee, the Heritage Awards, whichbegan in 1975, are to honor property owners ...
Groups pitch in to clean up two schools on Saturday
Jun 06, 2007 ... SAN BERNARDINO - The public is invited to help spruce up VictoriaElementary School and Yucaipa High School's freshman campus during anextreme makeover on Saturday, June 9. From 8:30 1:30 p.m., teams of volunteers from The Gas Co.,Starbucks and the Highland Noon and Loma Linda ...
'Aloha' from McKinley School
Jun 06, 2007; ... REDLANDS - Today and Tuesday kindergarten students showed a littlelove, did a little dance, and got down to luau. The McKinley Elementary School students of John Smith, SylviaLantz, and Lynette Harrison wore grass skirts and orchid leis andshowed their parents everything they know ...
Maryhelen Delang
Jun 06, 2007 ... Maryhelen Delang, 84, died June 1 at her home in Highland, after along battle with cancer. She was born Sept. 1, 1922, in Evanston, Ill., and she and herhusband, Arthur R. Delang, moved from Florida to Southern California25 years ago. They had lived in Corona as well as in ...
Story of faith, adventure 'On the Back Road to Mandalay'
Jun 06, 2007; ... REDLANDS - It takes a deep faith to be a missionary. But it alsotakes imagination, ingenuity and a lot of hard work. This is illustrated in the newly published book, "On the Back Roadto Mandalay," by the Rev. Robert G. Johnson. The faith of Robert, now 91, and his wife, Betty ...
Virginia Fister
Jun 06, 2007 ... Virginia Lee Fister, a longtime resident of Redlands, died June 3at her home in Redlands, after a long struggle with cancer. She was79. She was born April 20, 1928, in Des Moines, Iowa, to JennieGeraldine Holmes and Edwin Guy Packard. She grew up in Iowa and hadlived in ...
Vote for sod will get Sports Park open in the fall
Jun 06, 2007; ... REDLANDS - To sod or not to sod? That was the $160,000 question atTuesday's City Council meeting. After much haggling with Kyle Larick, regional director of theAmerican Youth Soccer Organization, the council agreed to laying sodon half the soccer fields at the Redlands Sports ...
Veteran educator to lead School of Education
Jun 06, 2007 ... REDLANDS - Robert Denham, the former interim dean of theUniversity of Redlands School of Education, will take over as dean ofthe school July 1. Denham is a veteran educator and school administrator who has 19years of experience teaching high school, 14 years of experience as ...
Immigration bill still needs work
Jun 06, 2007 ... People are crossing our northern border with known diseases, ashappened recently at our northern border and some cross our southernborder illegally with a more contagious form of tuberculosis from theSouth. Los Angeles has seen a resurgence of the disease with thenumerous illegals ...
Asphalt repair would have cost more, taken longer
Jun 06, 2007 ... Ref: "City turns to asphalt for fixing sidewalks," Redlands DailyFacts, June 1 "According to Mutter, a concrete repair that costs $500 inmaterials, takes three days and four or five employees. ..." Asphalt (alternate) repair: "Just two employees, working for onehour, with ...
RHS grad named to All-America third team
Jun 06, 2007 ... San Jose State University senior and Redlands High School 2002graduate Beth Harberts has been named to All-American third team bythe Association of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches it was announcedlast week. Harberts is the ninth SJSU water polo player to earn ...
Impeach the liars who got us into the war in Iraq
Jun 04, 2007 ... Let's hope Mr. Lewis gives this issue careful consideration beforeCongress is required to vote on it again. The time for rewarding the Bush administration for its ...
A nice weekend for NJB basketball teams
Jun 07, 2007; ... The basketball youth of Redlands made a nice showing for itselfover the past weekend, as three Redlands National Junior Basketball(NJB) teams made stellar showings at various tournaments. It was a championship weekend for two NJB teams in the RedlandsHeat eighth grade boys and the ...
Breakfast Club replays year's events in humorous skits
Jun 07, 2007 ... The Breakfast Club of Redlands' final meeting of the seasonincluded the installation of officers and a skit recapping the year'sevents. Earlene Clinton was installed as president for the 2007-2008 year.Her theme for the year will be "Fun and Friendship." Other officers are ...
Contemporary Club installs officers
Jun 07, 2007 ... REDLANDS - Marion Jensen was installed for another term aspresident at the Contemporary Club's last meeting of the season. Other board members installed were Wanda Hale, Mary Ann Ohlms,Priscilla Smega, Merrillyn Merrill, Maggie Holt-Smith, Elinor Boressand Stephanie Stark ....
Blues band cranks it up with eight veteran musicians
Jun 07, 2007; ... REDLANDS - The United Blues Band, a local power blues band,includes eight veteran professional musicians and performs throughoutthe Inland Empire and beyond. United Blues Band members include Rick Grady on lead vocals andblues harmonica, Phil Kelley on bass, Sonny Ray on drums, ...
WHAT's HAPPENING
Jun 07, 2007 ... TONIGHT "CrossCurrent," a support group for help with homosexuality,sexual abuse, sexual addiction, Thursdays at 7 p.m. at TrinityEvangelical Free Church, 1551 Reservoir Road, Redlands. Information:335-7333. LifeHouse Theater's "Pocahontas," 7:30 p.m. at 1135 N. Church ...
To marry or not: For Catholic priests, that is not the question
Jun 07, 2007; ... Q: I read somewhere that the early church fathers were all marriedmen. Was that true? If so, what prompted the change to celibacy andwhen did it take place - and why? As one of the few married priestsin the world, and with the paucity of men entering the priesthood, doyou think you ...
Time to join the Fourth of July Band
Jun 07, 2007 ... REDLANDS - The call is going out again for formation of theRedlands Fourth of July Band. The band will rehearse from 4 to 5 p.m. each Sunday at BethanyChurch, 705 Cajon St., Redlands. No auditions are required. This is an all-volunteer band and has been in existence under ...
It's all good at La Costa
Jun 07, 2007; ... The positive vibe starts as soon as you enter La Costa MarsicosCocina Mexicana in Redlands. A cheery maritime dcor features shadesof blue with red and white accents. Blue fish netting along withdecorative fish, blown glass balls and a hanging stained-glassunderwater scene make for busy ...
Lunch with Catherine
Jun 07, 2007; ... Walking into the Tartan restaurant on Redlands Boulevard is a bitlike taking a step back in time. With red booths, a fire pit in thefront and lots of wood, it's cozy and reminiscent of the 1960s and'70s. While the inside is dimly lit and feels a bit stuffy, the patiooutside is ...
Unions reluctant to open the door
Jun 07, 2007; ... REDLANDS - When it comes to renegotiating employee contracts,there's plenty of elbow room at the conference table. According to city documents provided Tuesday, six of the city'seight employee bargaining units have declined to revisit any portionof their contracts. Officials are ...
"Knocked Up" is a knockout comedy
Jun 07, 2007; ... "Knocked Up" may not be a total knockout, but it's a hilariousdepiction of what happens when people from two very different worldscollide and make a baby. The premise is simple pretty E! staffer Alison Stone (KatherineHeigl) celebrates her promotion to on-air talent by going out ...