Redlands Daily Facts back issues from November 2008:
On sail at the Frugal Frigate, November 2
Nov 01, 2008; ... The presentation of history changes as our timeline of lifeprogresses. That change in children's literature is measurable evenin my lifetime. When I was a boy of 8, I spent countless hours reading booksabout Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson and George Washington. It isstill ...
Good value, great destination - Argentina!
Nov 01, 2008; ... Travelers planning a trip overseas often think of Western Europeas their destination of choice. However, traveling to South Americais a fantastic alternative where one will find fabulous culturalexperiences, wonderful culinary options and a rich sense of life andfun! South ...
From Antarctica, heading south to the Shetlands
Nov 01, 2008; ... This a continuation of columns on my trip to Antarctica inJanuary 2004. We were leaving the main lounge after listening to a lecture onSir Ernest Shackleton and his fantastic voyage aboard the Endurance,when the captain announced the first iceberg had been sighted. Weall grabbed ...
One hundred years ago in Redlands, November 2 to 7
Nov 01, 2008 ... NOV. 2 "I saw big Bill Taft, smiling," said J.S. Edwards today, who hasjust come from the East. "I was at Galesburg at the semi-centennialof the great Lincoln-Douglas debate, and heard the speaking on theexact spot where the debate was held, fifty years, to a day, before.Taft ...
Brookside: A distinctive avenue
Nov 01, 2008; ... When Frank Brown and Edward Judson created the settlement ofRedlands, the competition for settlers extended to Riverside, SanBernardino and Ontario. Redlands needed a magnet to attractsettlers, and the creation of Brookside Avenue as a street showcasewas part of the lure ....
Redlands yesterdays, November 2
Nov 01, 2008 ... Five years ago Temperatures - high 64, low 40 Three incumbents and one challenger are vying for three four-year seats on the Redlands Unified School District's Board ofEducation. The incumbents are Ron McPeck, Patricia Kohlmeier andNeal Waner. The challenger is Jim Evans of ...
Local calendar, November 2
Nov 01, 2008 ... TODAY Free admission at the San Bernardino County Museum, 2024 OrangeTree Lane, Redlands. Museum hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Holiday boutique presented by American Legion Auxiliary Unit 650,11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at American Legion Post 650, 1532 N. Church St.,Redlands. Includes ...
Vote against vandals' viewpoint
Nov 01, 2008; ... Thank you, thief. To whomever trespassed onto my property and stole signs from myfront yard, thank you. By your opposing what my signs are about, Ifeel doubly justified in voting against what you stand for. If youare opposed to what I believe, and you show it by destroying ...
Problems with electronic voting
Nov 01, 2008; ... I am writing to alert you of problems with early voting in SanBernardino. I have been a registered voter in San Bernardino Countysince 2002 and have voted in person in Redlands in every electionsince then. However, since I will be out of town next Tuesday I attempted touse early ...
The '60s all over again
Nov 01, 2008; ... Discrimination was at a severe flashpoint when I was in school inthe '60s. When Dr. King made his speeches, and the Civil Rights Actwas signed, I am afraid that, as a California kid, I had never beenexposed to such blatant bigotry. It wasn't until I toured the country with Y-Tour ...
An amazing Homecoming
Nov 01, 2008; ... I attended the Redlands High School Homecoming rally at the newDodge Stadium last Friday (Oct. 24). What an amazing time it was.The program was well thought and entertaining, the best I have everseen. Good job, Associated Student Body! And what a treat it was to be able to view it ...
UR Office of Diversity opens three new centers
Nov 01, 2008; ... REDLANDS - The University of Redlands' Office of Campus Diversityand Inclusion celebrated the grand opening of its new Multicultural,Women's and PRIDE centers Oct. 24. Koby Rodriguez, program coordinator, said there are a number ofactivities offered at all three centers ....
School food drives help stock Family Service shelves
Nov 01, 2008 ... REDLANDS - Redlands students and their families have come to therescue again this year, as they have for decades, in helping FamilyService Association of Redlands provide food for residents in need. Food drives at three local schools in the past three weeksbrought in more than ...
Murphy Cecil Dobbs 1994-2008
Nov 01, 2008; ... Even Chops, our Merino sheep and dog Murphy's best friend, knewthe time had come for us to intervene. Poor Murphy, the dog who once guarded her food with her life, hadnot eaten for five days.She had no interest in even lifting her head to greet us, thoughat one time she ...
No treat for Wildcats
Nov 01, 2008; ... FONTANA - It was not a happy Halloween for the Redlands EastValley High School football team. Playing in what many believed would be the Citrus Belt Leaguechampionship game, the Wildcats could not overcome three costlymistakes, falling to A.B. Miller 18-15 Friday night. The ...
Terriers run over Rialto
Nov 01, 2008; ... Photo gallery: RHS vs. Rialto High School football REDLANDS - The Redlands High School football team knew they hadto be cautious on Halloween night at Dodge Stadium.With a game against rival Redlands East Valley High School nextweek, head coach Jim Walker had to keep the ...
Redlands pillages Pomona-Pitzer
Nov 01, 2008; ... CLAREMONT - Pomona-Pitzer football coach Roger Caron knew histeam needed a herculean effort if it was going to stay in the gamewith a deeper, more physical University of Redlands team. He did not quite get it and the Bulldogs cruised to a 52-14 winSaturday in Southern California ...
RHS earns CBL co-championship
Nov 01, 2008 ... REDLANDS - The Redlands High School girls' tennis team captured ashare of the Citrus Belt League championship Thursday afternoon. Playing an overmatched Carter team, RHS cruised to a 15-3 victoryto improve their record to 13-5 overall and 11-1 overall finish tiedfor first with ...
REV sweeps Carter
Nov 01, 2008 ... RIALTO - The Redlands East Valley High School girls' volleyballteam smashed Carter 25-2, 25-4, 25-11 on the road Thursday. The Wildcats were not challenged as they racked up 19 aces and a50-percent hitting percentage. REV was led by a trio of players in the kill department. ...
Discovery Shop plans Holiday Event
Nov 01, 2008 ... REDLANDS - The Redlands American Cancer Society's Discovery Shopin Redlands will hold its eighth annual Holiday Event Friday andSaturday, Nov. 7 and 8. This is the shop's signature event, raising money to fundresearch, education, advocacy and service to patients and ...
Ensemble XXI to present evensong tonight
Nov 01, 2008 ... REDLANDS - Ensemble XXI, directed by Jeffrey H. Rickard, willmake its second public appearance at 7:30 tonight, presenting aservice of choral evensong for for the Sunday after All Saints inthe University of Redlands Memorial Chapel. Ensemble XXI is a choral ensemble composed of 20 ...
Choral concert Monday night at UR
Nov 01, 2008 ... REDLANDS - The University of Redlands School of Music choralensembles will present a fall choral concert at 8 p.m. Monday, Nov.3, in the university's Memorial Chapel. This concert will present four School of Music ensembles: theChapel Singers, Madrigals Singers, University Choir ...
Redlands families sought
Nov 01, 2008 ... Are you a member of a family who has made history in Redlands? Weare looking for you. The Daily Facts will publish stories of well-known families. Weknow there are families out there who are not well known, but ...
Redlands Fire Department logs, October 14 to 16
Nov 01, 2008 ... Tuesday, Oct. 14 9:38 p.m. 900 block of Palmbrook Drive, electrical wiring orequipment problem, investigated Wednesday, Oct. 15 12:01 a.m. 1000 block of East Palm Avenue, detector activation -no fire, investigated 8:27 a.m. On North Nevada Street at West ...
Cope Middle School gets books from the Frugal Frigate
Nov 01, 2008 ... REDLANDS - Cope Middle School is continuing its book drivefundraiser with the Frugal Frigate children's bookstore throughSaturday, Nov. 1. Seventh-grade English teacher Suzanne Donovan-Marlowe, CopePrincipal Kate Pearne and Frugal Frigate owner Brad Hundman unloadedeight boxes ...
Kimberly Elementary holds fall festival on Oct. 25
Nov 01, 2008; ... REDLANDS - Kimberly Elementary School held its fall festivalSaturday, Oct. 25, with games, costumes and a cake walk. Carnival games included Ghoulish Golf, Gone Fishin', Pumpkin RingToss, Spilt Milk, Spider Run, Spooky Basketball, Fish Toss, UFOFootball and Pumpkin Squirt ....
Clinic evacuated
Nov 01, 2008; ... REDLANDS - A Beaver Medical Clinic at 1600 East Citrus Ave. wasevacuated Friday after roofing tar fumes drifted inside and affectedstaff and patients. "They were tarring the roof, and it seems like the tarringprocess got picked up into the (air conditioning system) and waftedthe ...
Election 2008: The propositions
Nov 01, 2008; ... REDLANDS - On Tuesday, voters will be asked to make decisions on12 proportions that cover a wide range of issues.Below are descriptions of the propositions and the arguments theproponents and opponents of each piece of legislation. Proposition 1A What it means if ...
League's 'Tea' event Nov. 15
Nov 01, 2008; ... REDLANDS - "It's All About Tea" is back this year due to populardemand. The Assistance League of Redlands will hold its second annualVictorian tea at 11 a.m.,Nov. 15 at Trinity Evangelical Church on1551 Reservoir Road.Tickets are $40 per person for an estimated 300 to 400 ...
Who are our local candidates and their opponents?
Nov 01, 2008; ... On Tuesday, Inland Empire residents will not just be voting forObama or McCain, but for the local officials who represent our localarea.Republicans Sen. Bob Dutton, Rep. Jerry Lewis, and AssemblymanBill Emmerson have their headquarters near State Street, and just afew blocks ...
Happy birthday to Morgan Mullen, 1
Nov 01, 2008 ... Morgan Lynn Mullen turns 1 year old Monday. She is celebrating her first birthday today with a fairy gardenparty in her backyard garden. Lots of family and friends joined inher celebration, including her three big brothers, Will, Ethan, andAidan; mommy Krestin and daddy Scott; and ...
What's new at the A.K. Smiley Public Library, November 2
Nov 01, 2008 ... Economic upheavals punctuate history. Confucius' observation, "Hewho does not economize will have to agonize," is as applicable todayas it was in 500 B.C. "Gotcha Capitalism" by Bob Sullivan reveals how consumers candetect and avoid hidden fees on cell phones, bank cards, gift ...
Our Town history calendar, November 2
Nov 01, 2008 ... Today is the closing day for two exhibits at the San BernardinoCounty Museum, "All That Glitters: A Century of Razzle-Dazzle" and"Sticks and Stones: ...
Top 10 sellers at the Redlands Barnes & Noble, November 2
Nov 01, 2008 ... Fiction 1. "The Shack" - William Young2. "Make Me Immortal" - Joan Matney3. "The Brass Verdict" - Michael Connelly4. "Lion Among Men" - Gregory Maguire5. "Rough Weather" - Robert Parker6. "Bones" - Jonathan Kellerman 7 ....
This week in sports, November 3 to 8
Nov 01, 2008 ... MON., NOV. 3 Redlands East Valley High School 3:15 p.m. boys' varsity water polo vs. Eisenhower High School TBA girls' varsity tennis at CBL Finals (at University ofRedlands) Redlands High School 3:15 p.m. boys' varsity water polo at Carter High ...
When less is truly more
Nov 03, 2008 ... This is a secret, so don't tell anyone: The most read page in anewspaper is not Page 1. It's not the sports page or the editorialpage. At least among readers above the age of 50, it's almost alwaysthe obituary page. We want to know who has died. With that overture, let me pass ...
Local students run in middle school invitationals
Nov 03, 2008 ... Students from all four middle schools in the Redlands UnifiedSchool District competed in the Clement Cross Country Invitationalon Friday, Oct. 24, and the Beattie Cross Country Invitational onThursday, Oct. 30. Runners on cross country teams from Beattie, Clement, Cope andMoore ...
RHS edges Miller in five-set thriller
Nov 03, 2008 ... FONTANA - The Redlands High School girls' volleyball team held onfor a five-set, nail-biting victory over A.B. Miller Thursday. TheTerriers won 25-23, 21-25, 22-25, 25-21, 15-13. The win improved the Terriers' record to 13-7 overall and 11-1 inthe CBL. "We knew that A.B ....
RHS, REV run well, advance to CIF prelims
Nov 03, 2008 ... By KEVIN TRUDGEON Staff Writer YUCAIPA - It was another successful day of running for theRedlands and Redlands East Valley high school boys' and girls' crosscountry teams. Competing in the Citrus Belt League cross country finals atYucaipa High School, all four ...
Good things come in twos for UR water polo
Nov 03, 2008 ... By KEVIN TRUDGEONStaff Writer REDLANDS - The University of Redlands men's water polo team mightwant to look into playing all of their games two at a time. For the second time in four days the Bulldogs won two games - onea Southern California Intercollegiate ...
Woman of the Year nominations sought
Nov 03, 2008 ... REDLANDS - Soroptimist International of Redlands is acceptingnominations for the Woman of the Year award through Monday, Dec. 1. The winner will be announced at the Redlands Chamber ofCommerce's Jan. 8 officer installation dinner, at the University ofRedlands Casa Loma Room ....
Ray, Jean Mills celebrate 50th anniversary at sea
Nov 03, 2008 ... Raymond B. and Jean Mills of Redlands celebrated their 50thwedding anniversary on a cruise to Alaska with family members. During the cruise their son Scott Mills, a native of Redlands,married Janine Fox of Spokane Valley, Wash. The wedding was July 20aboard the Westerdam, a ...
One man killed, another injured in Sunday accident
Nov 03, 2008 ... REDLANDS - One man was killed and another injured early Sundaymorning when the vehicle they were traveling in failed to negotiatea turn and smashed into a concrete and steel barrier post. The incident occurred at about 4 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, at theintersection of Palmetto Avenue ...
Husing report workshops to continue
Nov 03, 2008 ... By JESSE B. GILL Staff Writer REDLANDS - The City Council is scheduled to spend much of itsElection Day meeting mulling over the economic development plan. The plan, developed by Redlands-based economist John Husing,outlined 13 priorities for the city's economic ...
Local students vote
Nov 03, 2008; ... HIGHLAND - The students of Highland Grove Elementary School casttheir votes for president Thursday. They participated in the National Student and Parent MockElection, which gives them a deeper understanding of the democraticprocess, according to National Student and Parent Mock ...
Locals weigh in on election
Nov 03, 2008 ... By JOY JUEDES Staff Writer Polls this morning showed Democrat Barack Obama "comfortablyahead" of Republican John McCain, according to The Associated Press. Obama was leading 51.2 percent to McCain's 44.2 percent. Today McCain was scheduled to appear in seven ...
Andrew Kaney turns 4 today.
Nov 03, 2008 ... Andrew Kaney turns 4 today. He loves animals, preschool, swimming, shopping at Stater Bros.and going to Disneyland. Mom and dad are having a "Kung Fu Panda" birthday party for himwith family and friends on Saturday. "Happy birthday to our 'precious ...
Candidates speak for themselves
Nov 03, 2008 ... By KEVIN TRUDGEON Staff Writer REDLANDS - In Tuesday's election, four men will be running fortwo political positions.Democrat Tim Prince will challenge longtime local RepublicanCongressman Jerry Lewis. Democrat Mark Westwood will challenge localRepublican ...
Dispatchers flushed out of Safety Hall
Nov 03, 2008 ... By JASON PESICKand JESSE B. GILL Staff Writers REDLANDS - Saturday night's rain proved too much for SafetyHall's roof, which is a nice way of referring to the tarpsprotecting the dispatch center from the elements. At 11 p.m. Saturday, the department's ...
Boy Scouts met at Trinity Episcopal dating back to 1940s
Nov 03, 2008 ... By MICHELLE E. RAMOS Staff Writer We received no phone calls about last week's "Recognize this?"photo. The search for answers began at the A.K. Smiley Public Library,where Larry Burgess and Misti Moore were able to identify that thephoto was of a Boy Scout troop ...
Necessity, hair dryers and invention
Nov 04, 2008 ... By MIRANDA C.R. WHITE Staff Writer REDLANDS - After four breast augmentation surgeries, LeticiaMiller found the task of blow-drying her hair impossible after eachsurgery. She started the Hair Dryer Holder Company to solve thatproblem, and developed the Flexible Pro-stand ...
Openings & closings
Nov 04, 2008 ... Grand openings Alta Vista Credit Union, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8. 1425W. Lugonia Ave., Redlands. (909) 809-3838; www.altavistacu.org Fantastic Sams, 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, ribbon cutting andformal opening. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, grand ...
Yesterdays, Nov. 4
Nov 04, 2008 ... Five years ago Temperatures - high 64, low 41 All campaigning came to an end today as voters go to the polls toelect members of City Council, school and community college boardsand to decide the fate of an agreement over the controversial"doughnut hole." The death ...
1st Centennial reports third straight quarterly loss
Nov 04, 2008 ... REDLANDS - 1st Centennial Bancorp, parent holding company ofRedlands-based 1st Centennial Bank, reported losses for the thirdquarter in a row Monday. The company reported a net loss for the quarter ended Sept. 30 of$15.5 million or $3.18 diluted loss per share. The bank had a ...
Gala, auction to raise funds for circus
Nov 04, 2008 ... REDLANDS - The Community Circus Arts Corporation will hold itssecond annual fundraising dinner gala and silent auction from 6 to 9p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, at the Redlands Masonic Lodge, 131 Cajon St.,Redlands. The event includes dinner and private circus performances whilevisiting ...
Event will 'Harvest' funds to help kids
Nov 04, 2008 ... The Bonnes Meres' Harvest Holiday Auction and Luncheon will beheld Thursday, Nov. 13, in the Valencia Room at the National OrangeShow Events Center in San Bernardino. The event raises funds to help at-risk children in the community.Bonnes Meres, led by President Debbie Brown, is ...
Trombone takes center stage at symphony concert
Nov 04, 2008; ... "Musical Trailblazers" was the theme of Saturday night's RedlandsSymphony Orchestra concert - and "blazing" is certainly one word todescribe the centerpiece of the evening, Christopher Rouse's"Trombone Concerto" written in 1991. The piece is dramatic and exciting and blazes with ...
Guzman, Uffer unable to advance past first round
Nov 04, 2008 ... YUCAIPA - Playing against some of the top girls' high school golftalent in the Southern Section, Redlands High School freshmanTiffany Guzman and Redlands East Valley High School senior Kim Uffercould not catch lightning in a bottle. On a day when the 91-player field was sliced to ...
REV water polo team thanks seniors
Nov 04, 2008 ... "This is a special group," said REV head coach Chris Galloway."These are boys I got to coach when they were freshmen on the juniorvarsity team. And I got to see them grow and become great water poloplayers over the four years. This was an important year for me andit's sad to see them all ...
Terriers advance, Wildcats fall in CBL finals
Nov 04, 2008 ... By KEVIN TRUDGEON Staff Writer REDLANDS - It was a night-and-day performance for the RedlandsHigh School and Redlands East Valley High School girls' tennis teamsMonday. Playing in the first day of the two-day individual Citrus BeltLeague finals at the University of ...
UR swimming and diving falls to Cal Baptist
Nov 04, 2008 ... RIVERSIDE - The University of Redlands men's and women's swimmingand diving teams faced a tough test in the defending NAIA-championCal Baptist University on Saturday. UR lost 64-173 and 76-158,respectively. Sophomore Alec Alders took second in the 1,000 freestyle with a10:04.56 ...
Service clubs unite for city projects
Nov 04, 2008 ... MICHELLE E. RAMOS Staff Writer On the eve of the presidential election, there was little timefor candidates to sway the opinion of the American people. Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain were still making last-minuteappearances, concentrating on the swing states, ...
Mary C. Yglesias celebrated her 71st birthday
Nov 04, 2008 ... Mary C. Yglesias celebrated her 71st birthday with family andfriends on Thursday, Oct. 30. A pumpkin-carving contest was held by several great-grandchildren and Mary had to be the judge and ...
Performance Loft hosts 'Art of Wine' Friday
Nov 04, 2008 ... MICHELLE E. RAMOS Staff Writer REDLANDS - The Performance Loft will present its second annual"Art of Wine," a wine tasting and silent art auction, at the MittenBuilding at 7 p.m. Friday Nov. 7. The evening will benefit the Performance Loft, a non-profitalternative ...
Decision 2008
Nov 04, 2008; ... REDLANDS - Despite rainy weather, Redlands polling places wereflooded with voters this morning, ready to choose a new presidentand decide on California propositions. Howard Cutter, 83, the inspector and supervisor of the pollingplace at First United Methodist Church on Olive ...