Redlands Daily Facts back issues from April 2008:
Yesterdays
Apr 01, 2008 ... Five years ago Temperatures - high 77, low 48 Redlanders gathered early on Monday morning to attend the CesarChavez Memorial Breakfast at American Legion Post 650. Parts of the movie "Monster Makers" were filmed across town onMonday afternoon. Author and ...
Our Town Calendar
Apr 01, 2008 ... Vintage Redlands 2008, Friday evening, April 25, in downtownRedlands. Event pairs wineries and caterers with businesses indowntown Redlands. Participants stroll through the area samplingwine and appetizers while shopping and enjoying entertainment.Evening also includes a silent auction ....
Local calendar
Apr 01, 2008 ... TONIGHT Diabetes support group, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., first Tuesday of themonth. Diabetes experts present educational and resource informationregarding diabetes. Information and location: (877) LLUMC-4U. City Council, 7 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of the month,City ...
Community Circus Arts Corporation's dinner and silent auction raise money for Great Y Circus
Apr 01, 2008; ... The trapeze artists hanging around Friday evening were from theGreat Y Circus - but their performance wasn't at the YMCA. Their trapezes were hanging from the ceiling of the MittenBuilding, which accommodated the Community Circus Arts Corporation'sinaugural fundraising dinner and ...
Tommy Lasorda to speak at 66ers event
Apr 01, 2008 ... SAN BERNARDINO - The Inland Empire 66ers are offering baseballfans a chance to hear Tommy Lasorda speak April 16.The former Dodger manager is the guest speaker at the annual Meetthe Team Dinner. Lasorda has spoken at the event before andregularly attends 66ers games, a press ...
Lottery numbers
Apr 01, 2008 ... Winning numbers picked Monday night for the California Lottery'sDaily 3 game: 1, 4, 7. Monday afternoon's Daily 3 numbers: 5, 5, 0. Monday night's Fantasy 5 game: 02, 07, 12, 22, 39. Monday ...
Forecast
Apr 01, 2008 ... Redlands area - Tonight: Mostly clear. Patchy fog after midnight.Lows 43 to 50. Light winds. Wednesday: Patchy fog in the morning.Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain in the morning, thencloudy with a chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs 60 to 66. Lightwinds becoming west 15 mph ...
Patrick McIntyre is turning 4
Apr 01, 2008 ... Patrick McIntyre is turning 4 years old today. He will have aSpider-Man birthday with his family in Redlands. The Daily Facts wants to help you celebrate your birthday. Sendus a photo and information about yourself or the person you'rehelping celebrate. Deliver or mail ...
Voice of Bart Simpson to visit Redlands campus
Apr 01, 2008 ... From opera to infamous cartoons, the university is buzzing withcreative activity this week.Nancy Cartwright, the voice of Bart Simpson, visits campus aspart of the convocation lecture series. Men's and women's tenniscompete along with softball and baseball. Peppers Art ...
Man jumps on car at Burger King
Apr 01, 2008 ... REDLANDS - A man started jumping on a car after he walked up to aBurger King drive-through window and was denied service. According to Redlands police spokesman Carl Baker, Thomas RyanMeek, 22, walked up to the drive-through window at the Burger ...
Carradine's new role harks back to 'Kung Fu' days
Apr 01, 2008; ... LOS ANGELES - David Carradine doesn't mind acting his agebecause, at 71, he's getting "this nice little pile of qualitymovies" in which he plays an assortment of "really tough old men." His latest project is "Son of the Dragon," airing Wednesday andThursday on the new Hallmark ...
Girls' Volleyball team looking for sponsors
Apr 01, 2008 ... REDLANDS - The Redlands East Valley girls' volleyball team needssponsors in order to compete in the Kauai Challenge.The Wildcats won the high school's first ever CIF championshipthis fall, finishing their season 14-0-0 in the Citrus Belt Leagueand 34-3-1 overall. Now the ...
Track and Field at UR
Apr 01, 2008 ... The University of Redlands track and field team hosted theirfirst home meet of the year Friday, March 21 - a dual meet withFresno Pacific University. The Bulldogs fell short on both sides,but the night was highlighted by great individual performances. The Bulldog men had two ...
Bike Classic hosts Green Festival
Apr 01, 2008 ... REDLANDS - Center stage at the Green Festival is healthy living. The Green Festival is part of the 2008 Redlands Bicycle Classicpresented by PossAbilities. The festival runs in conjunction withthe four-day bike race set to sweep Redlands beginning Thursday. Thefestival is 9 a.m ....
Man arrested after stealing copper wire
Apr 01, 2008 ... REDLANDS - A man was arrested after he was spotted stealingcopper wire from a sprinkler timer box. According to Redlands police spokesman Carl Baker, on Sunday, awitness reported seeing the man, Darwin Gene Smith, ...
UR track stars continue to shine
Apr 01, 2008 ... REDLANDS - The Redlands High School girls' track and field teamwon the Division I championship with 99 points at the 59th AnnualChino Relays held at Chino High School. The Terriers set new meet first place records in the 4.1600 (E.Ramos, M. Crowley, L ....
Rider enjoys reign as champ
Apr 01, 2008; ... Hannah Beall has accomplished a lot in her young equestriancareer, as she finishes her final year riding in the continent'syouth circuits. Her natural knack of getting horses to do what she needs them todo has lead her to two national championships and two Canadiannational ...
Bulldogs down but not out
Apr 01, 2008; ... REDLANDS - After a tough 6-5 loss to the Pomona-Pitzer SagehensFriday, the University of Redlands baseball team hosted Pomona for adoubleheader Saturday. Needing desperately to win both games to keeppace with the Sagehens in the SCIAC, the Bulldogs lost a 1-0heartbreaker in the opener. ...
Custom frame of bike
Apr 01, 2008; ... At Cycletek, they really get to know their customers. Although the shop is a full-service bicycle shop, Cycletek'sspecialty is building custom frames and "fitting" cyclists to theirbikes. At the front of his store, Jim Baden has a an adjustablestationary bike, called a ...
Wall Street surges on UBS and Lehman Brothers stock news, economic data
Apr 01, 2008; ... NEW YORK - Wall Street began the second quarter with a big rallyTuesday as investors rushed back into stocks amid optimism that theworst of the credit crisis has passed and that the economy is faringbetter than expected. The Dow Jones industrials surged more than 300points ....
City looking for community gardeners
Apr 01, 2008; ... REDLANDS - Wanted: People who aren't afraid to get their handsdirty. The city of Redlands is looking for people willing to till thesoil of two of its three community gardens, where gardeners can growtheir own food while helping to keep little corners of Redlandsgreen and ...
Day fit for a princess
Apr 01, 2008; ... REDLANDS - Dressed in frilly gowns, faux fur stoles and jeweledcrowns, 110 little princesses spent Sunday afternoon at Redlands'own castle sipping lemonade, posing for photos and having theirfaces painted. The fourth annual Princesses at the Castle event, held on thefront lawn ...
Prep scoreboard
Apr 01, 2008 ... VOLLEYBALL Citrus Belt League BOYS at Carter High School Redlands High School 3, Carter 0 RHS leaders: Ross Yellon 11 kills, 12 digs, 4 aces; JoshuaPeterson 13 digs; Nicko Aliwalas 14 assists. RHS is 9-4 overall and 7-1 CBL. The Terriers' ...
Guadalupe Santana, 65
Apr 01, 2008 ... Guadalupe Santana, a longtime resident of Redlands, died ofcancer March 29 at her home in Redlands. She was 65. She was born Feb. 14, 1943, in Jalisco, Mexico, and had lived inRedlands for 27 years. She worked as a sorter for Redlands Foothill Groves for 20 yearsand was a ...
Low graduation rates in many city schools
Apr 01, 2008 ... WASHINGTON - Seventeen of the nation's 50 largest cities had highschool graduation rates lower than 50 percent, with the lowestgraduation rates reported in Detroit, Indianapolis and Cleveland,according to a report released Tuesday. The report, issued by America's Promise Alliance, ...
More entertainment news
Apr 01, 2008 ... Woman arrested on suspicion of stalking John Cusack MALIBU - A woman who was ordered to stay away from John Cusackhas been arrested on suspicion of stalking the actor and violating arestraining order. Emily Leatherman was taken into custody Sunday after Los AngelesCounty ...
Yesterdays
Apr 02, 2008 ... Five years ago Temperatures - high 62, low 51 Consul General Zhong Jianhua, of the People's Republic of China'sconsulate in Los Angeles, led a discussion and delivered a keynoteaddress at the University of Redlands Tuesday. Tina Kundig is returning to Redlands to ...
Correction, April 1
Apr 01, 2008 ... In Monday's Daily Facts, a story ran about a rash of vandalismthat occurred at the apartment complex at 1601 Barton Road onSaturday night. The story said the ...
Bulldog golf tourney set for May
Apr 02, 2008 ... The 19th Annual University of Redlands Bulldog Bench GolfTournament will take place at the historic Redlands Country ClubMonday, May 12. "We look forward to hosting this exciting and important eventonce again," said Director of Athletics Jeff Martinez. "Thistournament is an ...
Letters from a friend to the mentally challenged, and a soldier's mother
Apr 02, 2008 ... Gentle readers, my past two columns have brought a great harvestof replies.Regular readers will recall that in the past two weeks I wrotecolumns on the pastoral challenges of dealing with the mentallyunstable in parish ministry and on the pains endured by the mothersand ...
Fik rolls into Final Four
Apr 02, 2008 ... By STEPHEN PETERS Shorthorn Sports Editor Two wheelchair basketball team members were selected toparticipate in a demonstration during the NCAA Men's Final Four onApril 4-7 in San Antonio. Danny Fik, senior and team captain, and sophomore David Wilkeswere chosen ...
Local strongman sets record
Apr 02, 2008 ... Local weightlifter Scott Hoekstra can call himself a champion.Hoekstra set a bench press record at the United States PowerliftingFederation California State Powerlifting and Bench PressChampionship, winning his divisions. With a lift of 673 pounds Hoekstra won the 275-pound open ...
Paula Akompong to speak at Church Women United
Apr 02, 2008 ... REDLANDS - Paula Akompong will speak at the Church Women Unitedmeeting at 10 a.m. Friday, April 4.Akompong will speak about growing up on Ghana and her experienceswith the Peace Corps and Habitat for ...
Spanish burglar nabbed while playing dead at funeral parlor
Apr 02, 2008; ... MADRID, Spain - A burglar who broke into a funeral home tried tofool police by playing dead, but two things gave him away. First, hebreathed. Plus, he wore grungy clothes rather than the Sunday bestof those settling in for eternal rest. Police and the Crespo Funeral Home said ...
1st Centennial suffers first quarterly loss in 16 years
Apr 02, 2008 ... By JOY JUEDES Business Editor REDLANDS - A recent move by Redlands-based 1st Centennial Bankmay indicate that the struggles of the real estate market andconstruction industry have hit home. The bank said Tuesday that first-quarter results will includeprotection for ...
Flower show will be 'Picture Perfect'
Apr 02, 2008 ... By JOYCE DEAN For the Daily Facts "Picture Perfect" is the theme of the Redlands Horticultural andImprovement Society's 96th annual Flower Show, Garden Tour and Saleof Uncommon Plants, scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, April 19 and20. The flower show will be at ...
Dabov collects birthday gifts to give away
Apr 02, 2008 ... By BOBBE MONK For the Daily Facts Last year Lilli Dabov invited about a dozen friends to a luncheonon her birthday. She used the day not to gain presents for herself,but to begin a fund to provide birthday celebrations for thechildren in the Charles Kean Shepherd's Home in ...
Cucumbers 101
Apr 02, 2008 ... Q: Can I plant cucumbers in partial shade? Where did cucumbersoriginate from? - Nancy Swift, Alta Loma A: Cucumbers are believed to have originated in India, more than3,000 years ago. Over the years, the cucumber's popularity spreadthroughout the Old World. In 1494, Columbus ...
Native wildflowers
Apr 02, 2008; ... Greetings, dirty thumbers! Every year about this time, I always get questions about thatpretty California native around the interchanges and along theroadsides - "you know, that cute little yellow and orange daisy!" California native? With names like African daisy and star of ...
John McCain chats up Letterman on 'Late Show'
Apr 02, 2008; ... NEW YORK - Republican presidential candidate John McCain good-naturedly sparred with David Letterman on Tuesday night's "LateShow." During his monologue, Letterman joked that the Arizona senatorreminded him of "the guy at the hardware store who makes the keys"and "the guy who ...
Cartwright gives Bart Simpson his voice in the world
Apr 02, 2008 ... By CATHERINE GARCIA Staff Writer REDLANDS - Ay caramba! Nancy Cartwright, the voice of Bart Simpson, spoke Tuesday nightat the University of Redlands' Orton Center about what it's like tobe a cartoon. "I don't have spiky hair or yellow cheeks, and I'm not a ...
Bike Classic coming to Our Town
Apr 02, 2008 ... REDLANDS - As one of the first major stage races on the 2008National Racing Calendar, the Redlands Bicycle Classic will have thebig teams and the star riders ready to do battle over four days ofracing. Special Event Web Site: 2008 Redlands Bicycle Classic Twenty-six men's ...
New cars for Police Department
Apr 02, 2008 ... By JESSE B. GILL Staff Writer REDLANDS - It's time for some new cars for the Redlands PoliceDepartment. The City Council approved an agreement to allow the RedlandsPolice Department lease four Ford Crown Victoria sedans and one FordExplorer to replace vehicles in ...
Lewis challenger to speak at club meeting
Apr 02, 2008 ... Tim Prince to speak at Democratic Luncheon Club San Bernardinoattorney Tim Prince will speak at the Friday, April 4, noon meetingof the Democratic Luncheon Club. Prince is running to be the Democratic candidate for the 41stCongressional District. Democratic headquarters are ...
Weather Forecast
Apr 02, 2008 ... Redlands area - Tonight: Rain likely in the evening, then chanceof showers after midnight. Lows 45 to 52. Winds west 15 mph in theevening becoming light. Chance of measurable precipitation 70percent. Thursday: Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers inthe morning, then partly ...
Joslyn Senior Center calendar, April 3
Apr 03, 2008 ... Joslyn Senior Center, 21 Grant St., Redlands. Information:(909)798-7550 AARP Tax-Aide: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mondays through April 14.AARP Tax-Aide volunteers will help with tax returns. No appointments- first come, first served. Beginning line dancing: 12:30 to 1:30 p.m ....
Redlands Community Senior Center calendar, April 3
Apr 03, 2008 ... Redlands Community Senior Center, 111 W. Lugonia Ave., Redlands.Information: (909) 798-7579 Senior lunches: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.For people age 60 and older, a hot lunch is served in themultipurpose room. Those younger than 60 may purchase a lunch ...
Local calendar, April 3
Apr 03, 2008 ... TONIGHT Students from the University of Redlands School of Music and fromCrafton Hills College present a full production of Verdi's opera "LaTraviata," 8 p.m. at Crafton Hills College's Finkelstein PerformingArts Center. Continues at 8 p.m. April 4 and 5 and at 2 p.m. April6 ....
Redlands yesterdays, April 3
Apr 03, 2008 ... Five years ago Temperatures - high 61, low 40 It's the second day of the Redlands Bicycle Classic. The Kimberly Juniors performed "Cinderella" as well as thetraditional scarf dance at their annual spring tea. University of Redlands junior tennis player Brian ...
Highland Senior Center calendar, April 3
Apr 03, 2008 ... Highland Senior Center, 3120 E. Highland Ave., just inside thegates of Patton State Hospital. Information: 862-8104 Card-making class: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., the second Thursday ofevery month. Learn to make cards, tags, and other crafts. Be readyto finish at least three projects ....
Pancakes to the Pantages: something for everyone
Apr 03, 2008; ... Redlands Community Senior Center Do you like to eat breakfast for dinner? How about pancakes? Well, if you do, you're in luck. On Friday, April 4, Redlands Community Senior Center will servebreakfast - starting at 4 p.m. Linda Stowell, center ...
Meet the 'airport philharmonic'
Apr 03, 2008; ... The day was sunny with a light breeze and blue skies touched withthin clouds that failed to darken the sun. It was a great day for flying - or for making music - and bothwere happening at Redlands Municipal Airport. Each Wednesday a group of men get together in a hangar at ...
Local sports roundup, April 3
Apr 03, 2008 ... GOLF at Redlands Country Club Seniors 55+ Overall gross winner: Emer Moloney 180 Overall net winner: Linda Messersmith 143 A flight 1st gross: Ann Ciauri 181 1st net: Lily Leahy 154 2nd gross: Betsy Heinze 184 2nd ...
Redlands Chamber of Commerce events
Apr 03, 2008 ... REDLANDS - April and May events organized by the Redlands Chamberof Commerce: Rise 'n' Shine, 7 a.m. Friday, April 4, at the University ofRedlands' Casa Loma Room. Cost is $10 in advance; $15 at the door.RSVPs are needed. Free labor law compliance workshop, presented by ...
April 15 is tax deadline for many reasons
Apr 03, 2008; ... The deadline looms for filing your 2007 federal and Californiaincome tax returns. They are due on Tuesday, April 15, along withany balance due. April 15 is also the deadline for filing your 2004 federal taxreturn and claiming a refund. The Internal Revenue Service ...
Celebrate Redlands calendar, April 3
Apr 03, 2008 ... Through April 11: Multi-Media Mini Show, Redlands Art AssociationGallery. Information: (909) 792-8435 April 3: 6 to 9 p.m., Downtown Redlands Market Night.Information: (909) 798-7548April 3 to 6: Redlands Bicycle Classic. Information:www.redlandsclassic.com April ...
New business: Hangar 24 Craft Brewery
Apr 03, 2008 ... Where: 1710 Sessums Drive, Redlands Opened for tastings: March 14 Products: Pale ale and orange wheat beer, also merchandise suchas T-shirts, pint glasses and keychains. Beer ...
Redlands Police Department logs, March 27-29
Apr 03, 2008 ... Thursday, March 27 9:29 a.m. 1100 block of Cornell Avenue, burglary, vehicle 10:03 a.m. 600 block of North Eureka Street, graffiti 11:21 a.m. 600 block of West Colton Avenue, theft from auto 1:12 p.m. 1500 block of Dexter Way, vandalism 2:42 p.m. 200 block ...
Redlands slips, falls in lawn bowling tourney
Apr 03, 2008; ... Redlands' lawn bowling teams are down, but the players' spiritsare not. The Redlands Lawn Bowling Club at Sylvan Park has been hosting aan 11-week competition for the Citrus League of the Southwest. A win is worth two points, a tie is worth one, and no points aregiven for a ...
Team Type I seeks sweet success
Apr 03, 2008; ... REDLANDS - Traditionally doctors have cautioned against it, butat this year's Redlands Bicycle Classic they will be proving itspossible. Team Type I, a men's professionally cycling team, is unique in anunusual way. Four of the team's 15 members have type I diabetes ....
Redlands East Valley sixth in state for mock trial
Apr 03, 2008; ... Competition was strong, and it seemed that any team could havewon last weekend at the California State Mock Trial Competition inRiverside. The team that ended up winning, Ventura's La Reina High School,tied with Redlands East Valley High School during the second roundof ...
Pro cyclists visit Sacred Heart
Apr 03, 2008; ... REDLANDS - ValueAct Capital, a women's cycling team, sportedtheir gear and their knowledge at Sacred Heart Academy's Wednesdaymorning assembly. Exercise, safety and nutrition were the subjectsof the day. The professional cycling team set to compete in the RedlandsBicycle Classic ...
Commission supports arts endowment
Apr 03, 2008; ... For years, private individuals and corporations have fundedpermanent artwork around Redlands, from the statue of early Redlandsphilanthropists Alfred and Albert Smiley to a bust of Redlands BowlSummer Music Festival founder Grace Mullen. Some believe it's time for Redlands to come ...
Leadership is his life
Apr 03, 2008; ... REDLANDS - For Redlands Fire Capt. Terry Welsh, leadership isn'tjust a part of his job, it's a part of his life. Welsh, 43, has served the Redlands Fire Department for 15 yearsand has lived in the city for six years with his wife and daughter.He says nothing but good things about ...
Miersma was charter member of Highland Avenue church
Apr 03, 2008 ... WHITINSVILLE, Mass. - Bertha Miersma, a former resident ofRedlands, died March 28 at St. Camillus Health Center inWhitinsville, Mass., following an illness. She was 92. She was born Eibertje van de Pol in Nunspeet in the province ofGelderland in the Netherlands on Oct. 14, 1915 ....