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VOLUME 3, ISSUE 4

contents 10

ESCAPES • Indio is a great springtime playground

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STYLE • Smart decor

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TASTE • Fill up on atmosphere and delicious food at The Back Abbey

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WINE • Growing grapes at home becomes a vintage experience

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WEDDINGS • Couple celebrates their big day — on ice

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HEALTH • Steps worth taking

for every room in the house

to avoid killer diseases

also

Can’t Miss events 8 Arts & Culture calendar 14 Dining 42 Nonprofit calendar 44 Seen 45 Cover photo by Priscilla Iezzi, Che Studios, at red hill country club in upland Makeup by Christina M. Gaudy, CMG Cosmetics

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from the editor

Insects, vampires and wonder

INLAND LIVING VOLUME 3, ISSUE 4

Fred H. Hamilton PUBLISHER & CEO

Don Sproul

S

pring is a time of renewal.

In my house, it also is a season of water polo and swim meets, insect jars, the scent of drying plant specimens in the garage, college basketball, freesias, vegetable gardens in midplanting, warm fires, cold mornings, bright sunshine, bird songs, the contemplation of new projects, a remembrance of mid-terms and spring breaks while others alternately wrestle with and embrace them, taxes that won’t wait and animated discussion, in one case about whether bugs collected for biology actually have to be stored and killed in the freezer as part of the project, ugh. (There is always animated discussion in my house. However, these days it overlaps with a search for insect life with never-before-seen vigor.)

Life, it seems, has hit the accelerator, hard.

But it’s not hectic — just a fully active and engaged moment: a balance between full speed and the more quiet knowledge that these moments are singular, never to come again.

And if it isn’t time already, it will soon be the season of list making and ideas: parties, friends, vacation planning, next projects at home and work, lists of lists and resetting of schedules and priorities.

A few weeks ago, a Facebook friend of mine in New York posted a photo of her daughter, perhaps three or four years old, in a state of mid-dress gazing out the window of a high-rise apartment building over a vast metropolis draped in newfallen snow at the moment of the day’s awakening. It is a stunning capture of a singular moment and recalls a time in my own life when for my own children everything was new. It also is a reminder that we should always embrace each day, however clotted with trivial pursuits, with wonder.

So now, I encourage you to embrace this issue, which not unlike others has timely content that won’t wait.

We race to the Coachella Valley to preview music and polo — with ponies — and swing by Shields Date Farm. Closer to home we find ourselves at The Back Abbey in Claremont, walking with Gino L. Filippi and backyard grape growers, catching up with golfer Kim Kouwabunpat and find ourselves again contemplating the next home project with local designers and builders.

And guess who is coming to town? Vampire Weekend — featured in the New Yorker, on NPR and known among the hip kids — as well as Chinese acrobats and bronze life-sized statutes. Who would have known?

To steal from C.S. Lewis, whatever your age, dream a new dream, set a new goal, capture the moment and, once again, enjoy Inland Living.

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FOX

Performing Arts Center Riverside, California

2010 Inaugural Season

Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo All the Hits. All the Memories.

Hit Me With Your Best Shot Love is a Battlefield We Belong All Fired Up Heartbreaker

Warren Hill with the Corona Symphony Pops April 10

Promises in the Dark Shadows of the Night

With Special Guests

David Sedaris

May 6

Thursday, April 15

Screening of “Duck Soup”

May 7

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April 1–4

Apr 20–25

Bill Cosby June 5

America May 8

Tickets available at ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster outlets and the Riverside Municipal Auditorium Box Office.

For Box Office Information call (951) 788 3944. Visit us on the web at foxriversidelive.com

can’t miss W H AT TO S E E & D O

‘Superstar’ ironman Ask Ted Neeley how long he’s played the title role in “Jesus Christ Superstar,” and with tongue planted firmly in cheek, he will answer: “Just over 2,000 years now.”

Actually, he assumed the role in 1971, and since then he has performed the part on stage 5,000 times and once more in Norman Jewison’s 1973 movie.

Neeley will add five more to his total when the show comes to Riverside’s Fox Performing Arts Center on April 1-4. But don’t think the role has become routine for the Texas-born actor. That would be impossible considering the soaring music and inspiring lyrics written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice.

“The second the overture starts to play, it puts us into this magical place,” Neeley says.

Twist and shout Bodies will bend in ways you may have never dreamed possible during two shows by the Golden Dragon Acrobats at the

Not everyone has felt the same about “Jesus Christ Superstar.” In the early days, just about everywhere the show was staged — from Broadway to the Universal Amphitheatre in Los Angeles — it drew protests.

“They thought we were going to destroy the religious fiber of the community,” says Neeley, who often invited some of the protesters to see the show as his guests and then would discuss it with them after the curtain call.

“Once they saw the show, they always loved it,” he says. “That was one of the primary reasons for its success.”

— Jerry Rice ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ Fox Performing Arts Center, 3801 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside; April 1-4, 877-308-2929, www.broadwayinriverside.com

Lewis Family Playhouse.

Fearless performers will scale tall poles, build human pyramids on a moving bicycle, spin umbrellas with their feet and

Ted Neeley

balance tall objects on their foreheads.

Many of the skills date to ancient times.

Of the 14 acts, one of the most popular features a steel table stacked with six chairs, one on top of the other. On the top chair, a performer does a handstand and other gravity-defying tricks 30 feet off the ground without a safety net.

“The audience always goes crazy about that act,” says Angela Chang, the troupe’s choreographer and costume designer.

All of the performers are from China, where they attended a special school for acrobats. Now they tour the United States, doing more than 400 shows per year.

No interpreter is necessary.

“Acrobatics is like a special language,” Chang says. “You don’t need the words.”

— Jerry Rice Golden Dragon Acrobats Lewis Family Playhouse, 12505 Cultural Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga; 2 and 5 p.m. April 25, 909-477-2752, www.lewisfamilyplayhouse.com

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Seward Johnson Nine realistic bronze works by renowned sculptor Seward Johnson are on display through May 31 at Western University of Health Sciences. The statues are along the campus esplanade, and joined by a 10th created by artist Bruce Lindsey. Discover details about each work and pose for photos with the life-sized “people.” 309 E. Second St., Pomona; www.westernu.edu.

Ezra Koenig of Vampire Weekend Photo courtesy the sculpture foundation

“Crossing Paths” by sculptor Seward Johnson

Vampires & Vigoda While indie has been a categorization of Vampire Weekend’s sound, their impact is definitely not.

The Brooklyn-based group has shattered the mainstream’s glass ceiling with the No. 1 Billboard album “Contra” and a bunch of sold-out shows. And after filling the Glass House to capacity in September 2008 with Chino’s Abe Vigoda as the opening act, Vampire moves to Pomona’s Fox Theater for an April 14 show, again with Vigoda.

The group’s sound has been compared favorably or unfavorably ad nauseam to Paul Simon’s classic 1986 worldbeat album “Graceland,” on which he collaborated with musicians from South Africa.

“It’s an album that we’re definitely all aware of, but we find it kind of reductionist that ‘Graceland’ becomes the only thing discussed when people talk about our music,” said bassist Chris Baio in a 2008 interview.

“I mean, for a lot of people in America it seems to represent a certain sound from Africa, but we listen to so much more than just that, and I think there is also so much more in our music than just the certain African influences we have, y’know.”

— Wes Woods II Vampire Weekend with Abe Vigoda Fox Theater, 301 S. Garey Ave., Pomona 9 p.m. April 14; sold out but tickets are available at www.stubhub.com and www.ticketsnow.com www.vampireweekend.com and www.npr.org (search for Vampire Weekend)

Photo by Jeff Gentner /Getty Images

oasis delights

better living | escapes

mus ic fe st iva ls and p olo m a k e for e nc hante d times

By Carla Sanders

O

nce known as “The Date Capital of the World,” an homage to the vast date groves in its vicinity, Indio has traded in that nickname in recent years for a new one: “The City of Festivals.”

From the Southwest Arts Festival (January) and the Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival (February) to the International Tamale Festival (December), this Coachella Valley city is evolving into a destination location. Two of the largest festivals occur within a week of each other in April. And through mid-April, visitors to the desert also have a chance to view world-class polo next door in La Quinta.

With 14 fields and stables that can handle up to 1,000 horses, Eldorado Polo Club has gained a reputation as a world-class, international club. The club was founded more than 50 years ago and has hosted such stellar events as the U.S. Open Polo Championship, the annual Skins polo game, and the annual Governor’s Cup. It even has a touch of royal history: England’s Prince Charles played polo here during a U.S. trip in 1986.

Date master Floyd Shields shocked 1950s era sensibilities with his film “Romance & Sex Life of the Date,” which still may be seen at Shields Date Garden today.

Exploring Coachella Valley If you go The lower Coachella Valley has its share of unique wonders along with excellent dining.

A few places worth checking out.

To see • “Romance & Sex Life of the Date” is a 15-minute film that tells about the date culture and industry in the Coachella Valley. The film is shown continuously at Shields Date Garden, an area landmark that Floyd and Bess Shields opened in 1924. The film is narrated by Floyd; many years ago Bess said the title, which also adorned a huge billboard on the grounds, was “quite scandalous” when first introduced. Visitors to the date garden can sample the “blonde”

and “brunette” date varieties that Floyd Shields pioneered. He also invented Date Crystals, which are used in cooking and the popular date shakes.

80-225 Highway 111 (at Jefferson Street), Indio; 760-347-7768, www.shieldsdategarden.com • Keep your eyes peeled for the 10 or so murals around the Old Town Indio downtown area. The murals document the city’s history, from depictions of the Cahuilla Indians that first inhabited the area to the different industries that helped put the city — the oldest in the Coachella Valley — on the map.

To do • For a glimpse of early life in the area, visit the Coachella Valley History

Museum. The main exhibits are located in the Smiley-Tyler House, a 1926 adobe home. Also on the grounds are a 1909 schoolhouse and a Date Museum, expected to open this fall.

Other highlights are a Memorial Date Garden, a Japanese Garden, and the oldest Cork Oak tree in the valley.

82-616 Miles Ave., Indio; 760-342-6651, www.coachellavalleymuseum.org • For more history, visit the Coachella Valley Cemetery and the grave of famed aviator Jacqueline Cochran, who died on Aug. 9, 1980, at her home in Indio. Cochran was a legend in flight, becoming the first female aviator to break the sound barrier in 1953 among her many records and accomplishments. She married RKO mogul Floyd Odlum in 1936 and they lived at the Cochran-Odlum Ranch on the southern edge of Indio. President Dwight Eisenhower wrote a portion of his memoirs there.

82-925 Avenue 52, just south of Indio; 760-398-3221 To eat • Rincon Norteno serves wonderful traditional Mexican food in an Old World setting. There is a good-sized dining room and a patio area.

Favorites include shredded beef tacos, ceviche and superb chips and salsa. The restaurant has been at its present location since 1979; it’s been in Indio since 1964.

83-011 Indio Blvd. (at Fargo Street), Indio; 760-347-4754; www.rinconnorteno.com • Ciro’s Ristorante and Pizzeria has been a valley staple for more than 40 years. Its lasagna is legendary and its Italian subs are coveted far and wide. The menu features 17 types of pizza.

Consider making a reservation – the place is tiny.

81-963 Highway 111 (at Monroe Street), Indio; 760-347-6503; www.cirospasta.com

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Jay-Z

Dominic Howard of Muse

Carlene Carter

Coachella

Stagecoach

This year’s performers include: April 16: Jay-Z, LCD Soundsystem, Them Crooked Vultures, Vampire Weekend, deadmau5, Public Image Limited, the Specials, Grizzly Bear and Passion Pit

This year’s all-star lineup includes: April 24: Keith Urban, Sugarland, Billy Currington, Phil Vassar, Merle Haggard and B.J. Thomas April 25: Toby Keith, Brooks & Dunn, Jason Aldean, the Oak Ridge Boys, Little Jimmy Dickens and Carlene Carter

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April 17: Muse, Faith No More, Tiesto, MGMT, David Guetta, the Dead Weather, Hot Chip, Devo, Coheed and Cambria, Kaskade, 2ManyDJ’s, Major Lazer, Dirty Projectors, Gossip and Z-Trip

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April 18: Gorillaz, Phoenix, Orbital, Spoon, Sly Stone, De La Soul, Infected Mushroom, Julian Casablancas, Plastikman, Gary Numan and Charlotte Gainsbourg

help from a friend.

WITH A LITTLE The upcoming schedule gives visitors several opportunities to take in a match before the end of the current season.

Mark your calendars: U.S. Polo Association Pacific Circuit Governor’s Cup, March 26-27; Skins Finals, March 28; Governor’s Cup, April 2-4; 24th annual Irish Cup, April 10-11. For more information, call 760-342-2223 or visit www.eldoradopolo.com.

Just down the road from Eldorado Polo Club is the Empire Polo Field in Indio, which hosts the Coachella Valley Arts & Music Festival, more commonly known these days as simply Coachella. The alternative rock festival invades the desert April 16-18.

Upwards of 100,000 people are expected at this year’s event, which includes more than three dozen acts each of the three days. Camping is available at the venue and shuttles run to and from several area hotels during the weekend. There is even a Carpool Coachella program, where concertgoers can either find or offer a ride.

A three-day festival pass starts at $269 and can be purchased online or at several area locales. For more information, log onto www.coachella.com.

Stagecoach, California’s country music festival, kicks up its heels the following weekend, April 24-25, at the same location.

This is the fourth year for the event, which grows annually and attracts some of the biggest names in country music. Three stages will host acts ranging from new country to longtime traditionalists.

An estimated 50,000 people packed in each day last year, setting daily attendance records for this event and keeping feet stomping at the polo field from noon until around midnight.

The venue also features a shopping bazaar with clothing, hats, jewelry, leather goods, T-shirts and more; events for kids; and numerous food and beverage vendors.

Camping is available on-site, and there are numerous hotels nearby. Tickets start at $99 for a two-day general admission pass. More information at www.stagecoachfestival.com.

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Look of the West

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estern landscape is about a lot more than just horses and cowboys.

In fact, there’s a certain diversity here that lends itself to colorful interpretations, which are showcased each year at the Western Art Exhibition in San Dimas. The theme for its 34th annual installment is, appropriately enough, “Art: An Excellent Adventure.” It will feature the works of 28 artists during the show, April 23-25.

“I really enjoy participating in this exhibition because it gives people a chance to meet the artists and get to see who is behind all the works,” says Brenda Swenson, this year’s featured artist. Her colorful watercolors depict lovely gardens, missions, old buildings and her beloved old trucks.

“I don’t do what many might think of as Western art,” she says.

“It’s more Americana where the focus is on old buildings and scenes. And the exhibition has a long tradition of showcasing all kinds of work.

It’s not just cowboys and Native Americans.”

The show will be featured in the recently renovated historic Walker House. Festivities start 6 p.m. April 23 with an artists’ reception and dinner.

The recipient of the Festival Choice Award, honoring the work that has been selected to become part of the festival’s art collection, will be revealed.

— Suzanne Sproul Western Art Exhibition Walker House, 121 N. San Dimas Ave., San Dimas; April 23-25; 909-599-5374, www.sandimasarts.com

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NUCLEAR COWBOYZ APRIL 2 – Freestyle motocross tour. Citizens Business Bank Arena, 4000 Ontario Center Parkway, Ontario; 7:30 p.m.; $45-$95; 909-484-2020, www.cbbankarena.com.

Also: Rock & Worship Road Show, April 9; Three Days Grace, April 25; Celtic Woman, May 8; “Sesame Street Live: 1-2-3,” May 14-16; Eagles, May 22; Star Wars: In Concer t, May 30.

‘LET’S TABLE THIS’ THROUGH APRIL 24 – An exhibit of tabletop vessels from the permanent collection.

The American Museum of Ceramic Ar t, 340 S. Garey Ave., Pomona; noon to 5 p.m.

Wednesday-Saturday, noon to 9 p.m. the second Saturday of each month; 909-865-3146, www.ceramicmuseum.org.

‘BEAR IN MIND’ THROUGH MAY 23 – Exhibit tells the story of one of California’s most beloved and feared animals — the grizzly bear. Now extinct in the state, the grizzly has been a central character in its history. Museum of History and Ar t, 225 S. Euclid Ave., Ontario; noon to 4 p.m.

Thursdays-Sundays; free; 909-395-2510.

‘TRIBAL CRAFT’ THROUGH AUG. 14 – Exhibit features significant objects from three primal cultures — Oceanic, African and Native American.

Gallery talk, “Collecting Ar tifacts in New Guinea,” 2 p.m. May 23. Jacobs Education Center, Maloof Foundation, 5131 Carnelian St., Alta Loma; noon to 4 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays; 909-980-0412, www.malooffoundation.org.

‘MICKEY THOMPSON’ THROUGH OCT. 3 – Exhibit dedicated to the first American to drive 400 mph. Wally Parks NHRA Motorspor ts Museum, Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wednesdays through Sunday; 909-622-2133, museum.nhra.com.

‘GENERATIONS OF SYMBOLS’ featuring more than 100 Morongo Band of Mission Indian baskets, which reflect several Southern California basketry traditions. San Bernardino County Museum, 2024 N. Orange Tree Lane, Redlands; 909-307-2669, www.sbcountymuseum.org.

THROUGH OCT. 17 – Exhibit

FAIRPLEX APRIL-MAY – San Dimas PRCA Rodeo Ride for Life, April 3; Easter service, April 4; Prolong Twilight Cruise, April 7 and May 5; Peruvian Paso Spring Classic Show, April 8-11; World of Dance, April 10; Sudzapalooza, April 16; Computer Fair, April 17-18; Handcrafted Auto Show, April 24; Auto Swap Meet, April 25; Walking Horse Trainers Show, April 30-May 2. Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona; www.fairplex.com.

THE GLASS HOUSE APRIL-MAY – Chase Long Beach, April 9; VNV Nation, April 12; Dillinger Escape Plan, April 13; She and Him, April 15; Zoe, April 19; Rx Bandits, April 23; The Dear Hunter, April 24; The Killingtons, April 25; The Murder City Devils, April 29; NeedToBreathe, April 30; The Slackers, May 1. The Glass House, 200 W. Second St., Pomona; www.theglasshouse.us.

THE IMPROV APRIL-MAY – Maronzio Vance, April 1; DL Hughley, April 2-3; Adam Carolla, April 7; Richard Villa, April 8; Michael Winslow, April 9-11; Super Heroes of Comedy, April 13 and

May 11; Vagina Dialogues, April 14; Plain White Bread, April 15; Eddie Griffin, April 16-17; KGGI Comedy, April 20; The Dir ty Show, April 2; Spicy Latino Night, April 22; Sommore, April 23-25; Brian Haner, April 27; Bobby Slayton, April 29-May 2; John Pinette, May 6-9; Tony Rock, May 13-16.

The Improv, 4555 Mills Circle, Ontario; 909-484-5411, www.ontarioimprov.com.

LEWIS FAMILY PLAYHOUSE APRIL – Barrage, April 2; “Grease,� April 9-18; All That Trash, April 21; Judy Collins, April 24; Golden Dragon Acrobats, April 25. Lewis Family Playhouse, 12505 Cultural Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga; 909-477-2752, www.lewisfamilyplayhouse.com.

CONJUNTO PRIMAVERA APRIL 1 – Latin Grammy award-winning group is one of the most popular Mexican conjunto bands around. San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino, 777 San Manuel Blvd., Highland; doors open at 6:30 p.m.; $25-$45; 800-359-2464, www.sanmanuel.com. Also: Usher, April 8; Freestyle Festival featuring ExposÊ, The Cover Girls and others, April 15.

MC HAMMER – Rapper, enter tainer and dancer, best known for the hit “U Can’t Touch This,� performs in concer t. Pechanga Resor t & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, near Temecula; 8 p.m.; $85-$125; 877-711-2946, www.pechanga.com. Also: Jenni Rivera, April 9; Mark Knopfler, April 15; Paul Oakenfold, April 16; “Hairspray,� April 16-17; Jeff Beck, April 18; Tower of Power, May 28.

APRIL 2

AGAVE HARVEST & ROAST – Sixteenth annual food-tasting event, with the agave cooked in an ear then pit and served at noon along with other Native American delicacies. Malki Museum, 11-795 Fields Road, Banning; 10 a.m.; free admission, $10 for tasting; 951-849-7289, www.malkimuseum.org.

VICKI LAWRENCE – Stage show featuring the comedian best known for her co-starring role on “The Carol Burnett Show.� California Theatre of the Performing Ar ts, 562 W. Four th St., San Bernardino; 8 p.m.; 909-885-5152, www.californiatheatre.net. Also: “Chicago,�

April 6-7; Celtic Fire, April 10; “The Rat Pack,�

April 11; “Rocketman,� April 23-25; Bjorn Again (ABBA tribute group), May 7.

APRIL 3

NHRA STREET LEGAL DRAGS – Race your own car on the strip, not on the street. Auto Club Speedway, 9300 Cherry Ave., Fontana; 6 a.m.; $20 per par ticipant; $10 per spectator, children 12 and younger free; 909-429-5060, www.autoclubspeedway.com.

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RANCHO CUCAMONGA QUAKES APRIL 8-SEPT. 2 – Single A minor league baseball club, an affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Season opens 7:05 p.m.

April 8 vs. Inland Empire 66ers with post-game fireworks. The Epicenter, 8408 Rochester Ave., Rancho Cucamonga; $8-$12; 909-481-5000, www.rcquakes.com.

CYNDI LAUPER APRIL 9 – The singer, who became the first female performer to have four top-five singles from one album, performs in concer t. Agua Caliente Casino Resor t Spa, 32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage; 8 p.m.; $60-$125; 888-999-1995, www.hotwatercasino.com.

Also: Melissa Etheridge, April 1; Darius Rucker, April 23; Gabriel Iglesias, May 5; Crosby, Stills & Nash, May 28; Reba McEntire, June 4; Jay Leno, June 12.

‘DAWN OF THE ASTRONOMY’ APRIL 9 – George F. Beattie Planetarium program examines Stonehenge and the pyramids.

Additional performances April 23 and May 7. San Bernardino Valley College, 701 S. Mt. Vernon Ave., San Bernardino; 7 p.m.; $1-$3; 909-384-8539, calendar.valleycollege.edu.

‘A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC’ – Based on Ingmar Bergman’s film, “Smiles of a Summer Night,” this Sondheim romantic musical is a witty and urbane musical set in waltz time.

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Also: Pat Benatar, April 15; David Sedaris, May 6; “Duck Soup” screening, May 7.

featuring the music of Neil Sedaka. Seventh Street Theatre, 13123 Seventh St., Chino; $15, $12 seniors and students; 909-590-1149, www.chinocommunitytheatre.org.

INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL APRIL 10 – Event brings together cultures and live enter tainment from all over the world.

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WATER-WISE GARDENING APRIL 24 – Workshop shows the basics about water-efficient irrigation systems, soils, design practices, fer tilizers and waterwise plants. Other workshops available, including backyard composting. Chino Basin Water Conservation District, 4594 San Bernardino St., Montclair; 9 a.m.; 909-626-2711, www.cbwcd.org.

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THE BOYS APRIL 17 – Music from the cast of Broadway’s “Jersey Boys.”

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‘BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO’ APRIL 23-MAY 15 – Two friends from Brooklyn enjoy good times and romance during a wild Labor Day weekend in a comic story

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im Kouwabunpat has never given up on her dreams, and she’s not about to start now.

The 28-year-old golfer, a native of Chino who grew up in Upland, is moving full speed ahead — playing in a variety of tournaments this year with goal of making the Ladies Professional Golf Association Tour and, ultimately, the U.S. Open.

She is on the golf course most days, both locally and while traveling, has starred in a reality show, and hopes to revive a running club she started for lady golfers called Dream Chasers.

Fitness is important to Kouwabunpat, who took on two new challenges last year: the Clearlake Triathlon in Texas in August and

a half-marathon in Las Vegas in December.

“I love to find new ways of staying fit for golf, and for me it’s a lifestyle to be healthy,” she says, noting that golfers need be in shape to walk those hilly courses.

Mental balance is equally important.

“In order to play well you have to be at peace with yourself, your family, loved ones and friends.

“Golf is more like life than any other sport,” she adds. “Football and basketball are very reactionary. With golf, you strategize your every move and shot, and you have all the time in the world to think about your next shot. The only person who can get in your way is yourself.”

That philosophy helps explain why Kouwabunpat doesn’t give up easily, despite some past disappointments — such as failing thus far to make the LPGA tour.

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“I’m not going to try just once and give up my dream,” she says. “I’ve dedicated my life to competing.”

Kouwabunpat started playing golf when she was nine, and competed in her first national-level tournament at age 10. She was an avid competitor in the Southern California Junior Golf Association and nationally in the American Junior Golf Association. As a junior golfer, Kouwabunpat won five individual national tournaments and was ranked as high as 13th in the junior national rankings.

She was on the Stanford University golf team, competed on the Duramed Futures Tour, the CN Canadian Women’s Tour, the Ladies Asian Golf Tour and others, earning a dozen top-five finishes including two professional wins.

A year ago, she traveled to eastern Canada for the Golf Channel’s reality series, “Big Break XI: Prince Edward Island.” On the show, six men and six women go through a series of challenges on the golf course and each week one

player is eliminated. Kouwabunpat made it to the third episode before she was cut.

“I wish I had done a little better,” she says, adding that even considering the results, “I would do it again. I had the best time. The experience is a once-in-a-lifetime thing. It helps you pursue your dreams.”

To expand her golf opportunities, Kouwabunpat has signed with a custom golf events company and women players organization called Play Golf Designs, based in Las Vegas. It’s comprised of 22 female pros who travel on the Ladies Asian Golf Tour and other international tours and participate in golfing events for companies, including hosting clinics.

It’s a challenge for many female golfers to make a living in the sport.

“If you take a step lower at the developmental tours where I am, it’s really hard,” Kouwabunpat says. “The purses are so small, and we’re paying our own expenses.”

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By SUZANNE SPROUL Designed by Paul Wheeler, this spacious kitchen incorporates the features homeowners Hank and Mary Perera were seeking.

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fter enduring one of the rockiest periods in the building and remodeling industry, the clouds that have hovered for so long are parting. Homeowners are catching their collective breaths and deciding to move forward with projects, some large and some small, but the direction is decidedly moving ahead.

‘I think more people know that they are going to be living in the same house, and they want to enjoy it and any changes that they made.’

With many homeowners deciding to stay put, top projects continue to include updating the kitchen and bathrooms and replacing outdated, non-energy efficient windows.

“I think more people know that they are going to be living in the same house, and they want to enjoy it and any changes that they made,” she said. “And smart updating still is great for resales.”

Whether it’s building your dream home or doing some gentle makeovers, designers and architects say homeowners have tremendous fun options this year. Here is a room-byroom look at some possibilities.

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What a difference a year makes, says Jeanna Higgins, manager of the Remodeling Store in Rancho Cucamonga.

“Last year, people were afraid to spend. They didn’t want to take their money and try and invest in anything. I see that changing. I think the future is very promising because people have decided to stay in their homes. Their confidence is coming back. They realize that investing in their homes means investing in their futures,” she said.

The Remodeling Store is involved in everything from design through construction and has been for the past 20 years.

No matter the size or age of the home, the kitchen remains its heart, according to Paul Wheeler, whose firm has designed custom homes and commercial and industrial projects for the past 25 years.

When he designed the kitchen for Hank and Mary Perera’s Claremont home, he considered the entire house — a custom home that was supposed to look like a 1915-era Craftsman revival.

Wheeler takes pride in working closely with his clients, taking such things as natural lighting and streetscapes into consideration. When done right, he says, the result is an understated elegance that the Perera home showcases. And since the kitchen remains the “soul of the house,” it should reflect that.

“Everyone eats three times a day. Food is interactive, and so the cook should be interactive with the family,” Wheeler said. “The kitchen should be the central command post for the cook.

The Perera kitchen has a fusion of painted and stained cabinets accented with horizontal subway backsplash tiles that look age-appropriate for the house.”

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“I got exactly what I wanted for the whole house, and I love the kitchen,” said Mary Perera. “I don’t believe in the idea that bigger is better. I wanted a modern home with a Craftsman feel. What we got is small, comfortable space throughout the house and space that could be used.

“Anyone who knows Craftsman design knows that it is all about being useful,” she added. “We wanted to be true to the design as well so we picked polished nickel for the sink, marble instead of granite (for countertops), and if it gets scratches on it then it at least looks like it’s being used.

We wanted easy and comfortable design with modern convenience.

“I didn’t want industrial kitchen appliances. Everything is spaced properly.

I love the subway handmade tiles in the kitchen, the cherry cabinets with rain glass and the incorporation of pears throughout, seen in backsplashes for instance, since Hank’s family is from the area in Portugal known for its pears.”

And planning even went to the dogs, literally. Where some under-the-counter cabinets might have been, Wheeler designed a comfortable space for bedding that accommodates the family’s two dogs.

The design is simple but highly functional.

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Whatever you call them, they’ve become integral to homes and a common meeting place for everyone.

Toby Cornell prefers the latter term, and from the looks of those his company produces, just about everything is great about a great room.

“These rooms are designed with one thing in mind — to spend time, usually a lot of time, in them, so they have to be functional in their design from the get-go,” said Cornell, a third-generation builder whose company specializes in luxurious custom homes.

Bonnie Martel-Buccola created an elegant space for entertaining with ample seating.

With many individuals scaling back, Cornell’s clients are doing the opposite and he works to make their dreams a reality. “We designed and built five custom homes last year and that was our best year ever, but we’ve already got bids and interest on several,� he said. “People have decided to say, ‘Let’s see what’s going on now, but let’s move on with our dream homes.’ �

And all of those dream homes have large family rooms wired for all kinds of sound, equipped with the latest technology and ready to house some fun. But than can be a design challenge.

Some great room strategies Cornell used in his own Chino home: create functional balconies that extend rooms, include arched doorways and wrought iron, go bold with fireplaces that structurally reach all the way to the ceiling and feature showcase mantels, and install large entertainment centers. He said all of this

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Living rooms are central to entertaining — though approaches differ from family to family.

“In this particular Rancho Cucamonga home, we had the walls painted a soft neutral, we added a textured wallpaper in the niches beside the fireplace to add interest,” Martel-Buccola said. “The client loves to entertain, so they need lots of seating. We placed two sofas across from each other and two armless chairs. We chose an upholstered cocktail ottoman, which also doubles as extra seating. And the black, white, grays and neutral color scheme was selected to offer a classic yet elegant look.”

The living room remains a focal point of a home, but for many it has taken on a less formal but still appealing look, according to fellow designer Barbara Vellanoweth-Cook.

“Homeowners still want an elegant look because when living rooms are used it’s for entertaining, but for many, the room has to be child-friendly. That can be accomplished by using an ottoman instead of a cocktail table for safety’s sake,” she said.

The elegant, less formal theme continues in this house into an area off the kitchen and family room. It’s not a formal dining room, but by arranging four comfortable chairs around a table with a 54-inch round glass top, dining still is inviting and the setting is pleasant.

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“I specialize in 3-D imaging so the client can actually see the space before it’s there,” said Foote, who has a four-year degree in interior design and uses computers to map out colorful designs.

“I really enjoy meeting the clients and determining what their special needs might be.”

With this particular client, the task was to get the most out of a design and still use the space, about 150 square feet, accordingly. The idea was for an upscale look, washed in light that would produce an airy feel.

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What she did was incorporate tile in a different way. She used it as a color palette, building the foundation of a tree image with its roots extending out beyond the shower. The theme flows throughout the bathroom, which features a sleek, stylish vibe with dark woods and dual modern bowl sinks highlighted with branch patterns on them.

“The clients wanted a look, something different that maybe not everyone has.

I think they got it, and they were pleased,” Foote said.

THE PATIO Outdoor Kitchen Creations, 1306 Monte Vista Ave., No. 4, Upland; www.outdoorkitchencreations.net, 909-920-0963

There’s something about a comfortable kitchen that seems to draw people in or, in this case, out.

Kitchens may be the hearts of most homes, but homeowners are opting to extend that love affair outside to patios and backyards.

“2009 is finally over, and we are seeing people coming in to plan and buy their outdoor kitchen areas,” said Shad Stilkey, owner of Outdoor Kitchen Creations in Upland. “The outdoor living area or room is really gaining popularity with people staying home more. We are seeing more interest in fully functioning outdoor kitchens and surrounding areas.

“People are starting to understand the importance of high-end outdoor cooking equipment and are incorporating outdoor heating systems, outdoor pizza ovens, outdoor refrigerators and ice makers, outdoor wine refrigerators and, even, outdoor home theaters,” he added.

All of that kitchen convenience is being paired with fully covered patios, fireplaces and top-notch furniture.

“It appears that folks want to spruce up their existing outdoor living areas this year because the economy is not allowing us to vacation like we did a few years ago,” Stilkey said. “The term ‘staycation’ is something we hear a great deal here and people want to vacation in their own backyards.”

taste | the gastro pub

The Back Abbey Claremont eatery has it all — a history, atmosphere and delicious fare

By BETTS GRIFFONE

J

ohn Solana loves food. He’s loved food all his life. He loves to talk about it. He loves to taste it. He respects it. His friends, who also like food, urged him to open a restaurant.

So he started thinking about it, but it was like Cinderella and the slipper — he wanted a place that would fit with his dream: a gastro-pub where he could offer premium food in a relaxed pub-like

setting. A place where he also could offer a wide selection of international beers and wines to complement his menu.

He found the perfect building in Claremont. The only problem was that it needed a lot of work.

The 100-year-old, 1,250 square-foot historic building started its life in Ontario as a substation. In 1945, when Edison moved out, the little masonry building was

The Back Abbey is a popular place for eats, drinks and conversation.

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moved to Claremont, where it became a storage building. Fruit from the packing house around the corner was kept there in cold storage. Historically, it has been known as the “ice house” since then.

Solana, who has made a living as a chimney sweep, also had a background in construction. When he bought the building, it had no windows, no doors, no roof and no plumbing. Actually, there was

Photos by John Valenzuela

The Back Abbey Burger with a Moinette Blonde

M a k i ng a pr e m i u m bu rge r at hom e The Back Abbey owner John Solana has a few suggestions for home cooks about turning out the perfect burger.

1. Buy the best ingredients — choice ground sirloin, the freshest produce and the best aged cheeses.

2. Know your temperatures. Always cook meat carefully and at the correct temperature.

3. Don’t add any fillers.

4. The perfect burger is cooked medium rare. This possible if you buy the highest quality beef. The restaurant will cook the meat to order, but the house preference is medium rare.

The pub’s signature burger, The Back Abbey, is rare, topped with aged gouda, mustard aioli, caramelized onions, Niman ranch bacon and micro greens served on a brioche bun.

The Back Abbey 128 N. Oberlin Ave., Claremont 909-625-2642, www.thebackabbey.com

nothing but the walls. He and his wife, Heather, came up with the design, and he and his crew custom built everything — even the deco frames on the mirrors that grace the walls of the restrooms.

The interior is industrial chic, with overtones of art deco. The interesting gnarled wood bar was crafted from a single piece of Claro walnut. The tables, designed and built by Solana, have an industrial feel.

Chairs and stools were gleaned from various places and date from the ’40s and ’50s. Some of the chairs were designed for use in submarines, while others came from an old hotel in Oklahoma and a handful of them came from an insane asylum in San Francisco. The stools at the bar, in a previous life, sat in front of drafting tables at the turn of the last century. It’s an eclectic mix that seems to feel right.

Solana’s devotion to the ambiance of his restaurant carries over to his food.

There is a definite European feel to the little restaurant, but that isn’t surprising, since it carries 28 draft beers — 20 of them hailing from Belgium and the others coming from Germany, France and England.

Everything is cooked from scratch each day. There are no freezers, so food is delivered daily. Solana plays a dangerous guessing game of predicting how many plates of food he will serve.

So far he’s winning.

Before he opened The Back Abbey, Solana collaborated on the menu with his friend, chef Brad Owen of the Culinary Institute of America in Pasadena. Owen, who knows the business side of restaurant ownership, kept Solana on course and also helped design the wine list.

Now, executive chef Leslie Lakemen steers a kitchen that provides an interesting mix of sophisticated but casual food.

Although known for its dry-aged burgers, The Back Abbey also offers a variety of pub-inspired appetizers, salads and sandwiches. Also offered are a soup of the day, a 12-ounce dry-aged bone-in ribeye and traditional Belgium style mussels.

The little restaurant has a definite European feel, but that isn’t surprising, since it carries 28 draft beers — 20 of which hail from Belgium and the others coming form Germany, France and England. Also available are 90 beers by the bottle. The wine list, though not extensive, is well rounded and includes an international selection of premium wines by the bottle.

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taste | wine

Vines & wine

By GINO L. FILIPPI

G

rapevines evoke memories of days past when our valley was home to vast vineyards extending far and wide.

For a few of my friends, growing grapes in the home garden has become an enjoyable hobby, treasured tradition and unique vintage experience. This month, let’s look in on their experiences.

When the spring season’s sun is shining bright, there is a patch on the foothills of San Antonio Heights above Upland, where extravagant color blooms

for several weeks from mid-January through April.

Here at the home of Peter Cherbak is where beautiful bright orange daisies blanket the floor of the family’s gnarly old head-trained vineyard.

Cherbak’s Muscat grapevines and daisy flowers were planted on the south-facing slope about 50 years ago by his uncle Leo. The hillside location is ideal for growing grapes and other fruits and vegetables. The soil is comprised of pure adobe and decomposed granite and is well-drained.

Cherbak also cares for several citrus trees including navel and Valencia oranges, grapefruits, tomatoes and about 30 Hass,

Photos by Micah Escamilla

T h e lu r e of home - grown Fuerte and Bacon variety avocado trees.

There also are nearly 200 well-established, free-standing grapevines.

“The vineyard has yielded as much as 6 tons of grapes in the past,” Cherback said. “Sometimes the fruit was utilized by local winemakers, other times for sharing with family and friends.

More often though, the birds and bees are able to take freely for themselves.”

White Muscat grapes are widely grown for wine, raisins and eating, of course.

of new grapevines that will be offering their first sweet crop this summer.

“There are 35 vines which line our driveway,” Duffin said. “They were planted as part of a landscape project. All are white, seedless table grape varieties that are in their third season of growth.”

The Duffins are content with their small home vineyard.

Outside of annual fall pruning and occasional watering during the warm summer, the labor is minimal.

“We enjoy gardening to a certain extent but are not full-time gardeners. We don’t want to spend the entire weekend gardening,” Duffin said.

Peter Cherbak

They also are known as a most pronounced floral and flavorful variety. I have a good idea that the two family dogs have become connoisseurs of sweet Muscats themselves.

The daisies are 1½-inch-wide flowers.

There are some yellow in color, but mostly orange. They close at night, in the shade or during cloud cover, and require weeding before spring as to not interfere with the budding and growth of the grapevines.

“I’ve heard people say that on a clear day, they can see them all the way from Chino,” said Cherbak, who has lived in the Upland area his entire life.

“It’s interesting that they were first planted more north on the property. It’s been a natural progression as winds have spread them southward into the vineyard.

They are quite hardy and seem to really do well when we receive a good amount of early season rainfall like this year.”

Despite the loss of their adobe house in the Grand Prix fire of October 2003, Peter and his son, Nick, are nearly finished rebuilding their Mediterranean-style home.

“When the fire came through, it rose up from the small canyon and right over the top of the vineyard. The vines and daisies came back the very next spring,” recalled a smiling Cherbak.

Jamie and Yolanda Bovalina Duffin live in Alta Loma and are the proud owners

Paul and Elaine Carney had always wanted to plant grapes at home and finally did so this past summer.

“I’ve had interest in wine for a long time, studying and practicing (vitaculture) as a hobby. We live in Alta Loma at the top of a hill with just over an acre of property.

“I already have mature fruit trees and a few table grapes that give us something to eat from the yard for the entire year,” Paul Carney said.

“About 65 fruit trees with a wide variety have made for some of the best quality of tree- and vine-ripened citrus, pitted fruits, berries and nuts that we pick and eat and share with friends.

Where to learn more A variety of suitable seedless table and wine grapevines are often available at nearby garden centers.

Our valley’s warm climate and soil types are ideal for most varieties. Prices generally start around $6.95 each, depending on age of the vine or size of container.

In the Upland area, I suggest Mt. Fuji Garden Center. Kats Shiba has operated Mt. Fuji since 1965, offering the highest level of quality in plants, tools, supplies and fertilizers. The staff is most experienced. Mt. Fuji is a full-service specialized nursery known for its rare and unusual plants. Frank knows vines and can special order almost anything.

The Carneys are members of a neighborhood co-op of backyard hobbyists, growing and producing wine.

“We planted 70 vines — 2- and 3-yearold plants including Sangiovese, Petite Sarah, Cabernet and Zinfandel along with a few seedless table grape varieties,” Carney said. “We’ll have enough Petite Syrah this season to make a few gallons of wine, and the balance of the grapes will go into the co-op for blending if the quality is good.

“We also have rescued 11 old vines with permission from the land owner, which will be replanted. We are not sure what type of grapes they are yet, but most have had new growth toward the end of last year, before they went dormant. We believe these are between 50 and 80 years old.”

The Carneys’ plan is to eventually make more wine at home and through the co-op as other vines mature.

“We think we’ll eventually harvest about 1,000 pounds of suitable grapes. This year the plan is to rescue another dozen old vines. We’ve found this to be great fun and a learning experience. Elaine and I plan on continuing to grow grapes, make wine and best of all, drink it!” Carney said.

Keep an eye out for the Carney Family Vineyards label!

Gino L. Filippi can be reached at ginoffvine@aol.com.

Mt. Fuji Garden Center, 1555 W. Foothill Blvd. (east of Benson Avenue), Upland; 909-985-2219, www.mtfujigardencenter.com Another resource with a lot of useful information is www.myhomevineyard. com. Topics on the Web site include “vineyard rehab,” “gro-organic gardens” and “great vines to great wines.”

“Grape growing is just plain enjoyable, and for many, it’s a dream come true,” said George Walker, who also has posted on the site 10 reasons to have your own custom-designed home vineyard.

Yet another Web site worth visiting is www.mypersonalvineyard.com.

— Gino L. Filippi

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better living | weddings

nuptials

on ice ‘N ext to our son’s birth, it was the greatest night of our lives.”

That’s how Daisy Alonso describes her nuptials with Phil Kellar, an ice rink spectacular with fans and all.

The pair was married Feb. 28 at Citizens Business Bank Arena during the first intermission of an Ontario Reign hockey game. The center ice vows were said in a matter of minutes, before completing the ring ceremony at section 118, where friends and family waited.

The couple won the unusual ceremony from weddingsonice.com. A more intimate,

private ceremony was conducted shortly after the on-ice vows in an upstairs area of the arena where the reception was held for about 50 to 60 people.

“It was amazing,” recalls wedding planner Erin Taylor of Events TaylorMade, who helped coordinate the spectacle with Kim Turcotte of weddingsonice.com.

“We wanted to do something for a military couple.” So, after putting out the word in an area newspaper, Kellar and Alonso were chosen to receive the mostly free wedding, which Taylor valued at about $10,000. The cake, dress, photography, flowers, arena facilities and other amenities were all part of the package.

Above: Daisy Alonso and the bridal party make their way to the ice. Center, from top: Carolina Alonso sees her daughter, Daisy, in her wedding dress for the first time; Miguel Alonso, father of the bride, checks out the arena; groom Phil Kellar informs his Twitter followers that the ceremony is about to begin. Bottom right: The brief wedding ceremony is under way. Top right: The Kellars kiss after saying their vows.

Photos by Micah Escamilla

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Reception and wedding venues

By CARLA SANDERS

T

he wedding season will soon be upon us. Brides-to-be still seeking a lovely locale for their upcoming nuptials have a mother lode of choices in the Inland Valley. Along with the many religious locations available, there are several dozen other options to handle just about any size gathering, intimate to immense.

SPECIALTY VENUES Bridges Auditorium On the campus of the Claremont Colleges, Claremont; 909-920-6400, www.weddingcompass.com/ LocationDetails.cfm?ID=796 The auditorium’s grand ballroom can accommodate up to 250 guests.

Christmas House Bed & Breakfast Inn 9240 Archibald Ave., Rancho Cucamonga; 909-980-6450, www.christmashouseinn.com/ weddings1.html This registered historic landmark can accommodate up to 150 guests.

Diamond Bar Center 1600 Grand Ave., Diamond Bar; 909-839-7070, www.cityofdiamondbar.com The grand ballroom of this hilltop facility can accommodate 438 guests for dining.

adjacent garden can accommodate up to 170 guests.

Goldy S. Lewis Community Center 11200 Base Line Road, Rancho Cucamonga; 909-477-2782, www.rcpark.com/parks/ comm_center.htm This site can accommodate up to 320 guests.

Padua Hills Theatre 4467 Via Padova, Claremont; 909-624-8628, www.chantrellescatering.com/ special-events.nxg The newly renovated locale can accommodate up to 300 guests.

Puddingston Resort 1777 Campers View Road, San Dimas; 909-592-2222, www.hottubsresort.com/ weddings.asp The resort can accommodate up to 250 guests.

Etiwanda Gardens 7576 Etiwanda Ave., Rancho Cucamonga; 909-463-6687, www.etiwandagardens.com/ weddings/weddings.htm The venue can accommodate up to 500 guests.

Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden 1500 N. College Ave., Claremont; 909-238-3236, www.rsabg.org/facilities-rental The site offers indoor and outdoor spaces and can accommodate from 10 to 500 guests.

Fleur de Lis Wedding Chapel 525 W. 18th St., Upland; 909-670-5732, www.fleurdelischapel.com The 100-year-old chapel and its

Victoria Gardens Cultural Center 12505 Cultural Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga; 909-477-2752, www.vgculturalcenter.com/facility/

There were three run-throughs the day of the wedding, beginning at 2 p.m. The ceremony itself began at about 5:40 p.m., “and we timed it pretty well,” Taylor says.

“We had only about two minutes for the actual ceremony.”

She said the response from the crowd “was insane.” As soon as the traditional wedding march began playing, “people started running back to their seats. They didn’t want to miss it.”

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rentalinfo.php Celebration Hall offers up to 4,500 square feet of banquet space to accommodate hundreds of guests.

COUNTRY CLUBS Empire Lakes Golf Course 11015 Sixth St., Rancho Cucamonga; 909-481-6663, ext. 4, www.empirelakes.com This site can accommodate 200 guests.

Los Serranos Country Club 15656 Yorba Ave., Chino Hills; 909-597-1769, www.losserranoscountryclub.com The facilities can accommodate up to 550 guests.

Sierra Lakes Golf Club 16600 Clubhouse Drive, Fontana; 909-350-2500, ext. 6, www.wedding.sierralakes.com The facilities can accommodate up to 300 guests.

Sierra La Verne Country Club 6300 Country Club Drive, La Verne; 909-596-2100, ext. 11, www.sierralavernecc.com/ weddings.php This site can accommodate up to 300 guests.

Upland Hills Country Club 1231 E. 16th St., Upland; 909-946-4711, www.golfuplandhills. com/dari600/weddings.htm The venue can accommodate up to 1,500 guests at an outdoor gazebo area.

Taylor said the Kellars had no wedding budget, and this helped them start off their married life without wedding debt.

“They were a phenomenal couple,” she said, adding that Kellar is being deployed in June “to take care of us. We wanted to take care of them.”

Evan Flagg, senior account executive for the Ontario Reign, also was pleased with the event, which was combined with a wedding expo at the arena.

HOTELS & RESTAURANTS Coco Palm Restaurant 1600 Fairplex Drive, Pomona; 909-469-1965, www.cocopalmrestaurant.com/ weddings.htm This locale can accommodate up to 280 guests.

Doubletree Hotel Claremont 555 W. Foothill Blvd., Claremont; 909-626-2411, http://doubletree.hilton.com The largest ballroom can accommodate up to 250 guests.

Doubletree Hotel Ontario Airport 222 N. Vineyard Ave., Ontario; 909-937-0900, http://doubletree.hilton.com The various ballroom configurations can accommodate from 20 to 800 people.

Pomona Valley Mining Co. 1777 Gillette Road, Pomona; 909-623-2515, www.pomonavalleyminingco.com This site with a panoramic view can accommodate up to 500 guests.

Shilo Hilltop Suites & Events Center 3101 W. Temple Ave., Pomona, 909-594-3437; www.shilohilltop.com/ wedding.html This site can accommodate up to 400 guests.

“It went very smoothly, and families really enjoyed being part of Daisy and Phil’s special day,” he said. “We were happy to help give them this fabulous wedding.”

Taylor says weddings such as this are “at the core of what our business is all about.” She worked with Turcotte, she says, to provide “just the most spectacular gift” to the couple.

— Carla Sanders

better living | fitness

Walk

this way …

Nordic, that is

By AMY BENTLEY

N

ordic pole walking, also called balance walking, is a low-impact form of exercise that involves nothing more than walking with a pair of special poles.

It’s a low-cost, relatively easy and inexpensive way to exercise without having to worry about gym schedules and fitness equipment. Anyone who can walk can do this anywhere, any time. And wearing special shoes will lead to an even better workout.

Nordic walking encourages the use of arms to help propel yourself forward as you walk. The poles, one in each hand, essentially extend your arms down to the ground, giving the walker four “limbs” or points of contact with the ground instead of two. And using walking poles is a great form of exercise for those who suffer from joint pain or have balance problems, or for those recovering from an injury, advocates say.

‘It’s good for “The four points of contact on the ground dissipates the your entire constant pounding that we body and it do on the hard ground when burns more we walk,” said Jerick Sobie, calories to owner and manager of Foot Solutions stores in Rancho walk this Cucamonga and Riverside. way than “This is good for those regular who walk or want to walk, walking.’ who are intimidated by the gym and like to be outdoors

Michelle Menchaca pole walks.

Photo by Jennifer Cappuccio Maher

when they exercise,” he added. “It’s good for your entire body and it burns more calories to walk this way than regular walking. You’re also bringing your shoulders and arms into it and getting a total body workout.”

Pole walking can be done in any climate and location — around the neighborhood, at a park, in the mall or on the sidewalk. It’s especially great for older people who have osteoporosis or bone problems, and Sobie pointed out another benefit.

“When you’re walking with the poles, your posture improves, you’re walking upright,” he said.

The lightweight aluminum poles sell for $49.95.

Foot Solutions is one of the few local stores where the special poles are sold; customers may try them out there as well.

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“I sell them because it’s just a natural extension of what we do,” Sobie said.

Pink poles are available through a partnership between Foot Solutions and the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, which receives funds from the sale of the pink poles.

Nordic pole walking classes — led by Michelle Menchaca, a certified Nordic pole walking coach — have been held at the Ontario Mills mall. Another class is in the works.

Rosa Martinez, who trained with Menchaca at the Mills, walks with her poles on a new, 3.5-mile dirt trail at the North Etiwanda Preserve, which is in the foothills above Rancho Cucamonga.

“I normally carry weight on top so I needed to do top exercises,” Martinez said. “When you use the poles it helps your upper body.”

For an improved workout, Sobie recommends walkers wear Chung Shi shoes, which are special “rocker” shoes from Germany. Level 1 shoes have a 10-degree slant in the back, and Level 2 shoes have a 15-degree slant. They work to dissipate the heel impact on the ground by rocking the person forward.

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better living | health

Conquer the killer diseases

By JIM STEINBERG

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ow’s this for the next wonder drug?

Take a little pill and you will get good protection from heart disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease.

When is this cure-all coming out? It’s already here.

These leading killers feed off the same thing: Inactivity, too much weight, calorie-dense food with fat and no fiber.

So start walking. And eat right.

Ask Dr. Rubina Aqeel, an Upland endocrinologist, and she’ll tell you that everyone should eat well, whether they have diabetes or not. Scientists don’t know what triggers diabetes, but mixing a family history of diabetes with overeating isn’t good.

Eating too much or making poor food choices has a large cumulative effect in promoting the top killers.

Dr. Roger Duber, an Upland cardiologist who is a medical staff member at San Antonio Community Hospital, says just 30 minutes of brisk walking per day will dramatically reduce heart attack risks.

The real danger behind the build-up of plaque lining the arteries is the composition of this build-up, not the degree. Walking changes the composition to a material less likely to break off and block arteries, causing a heart attack.

Eating too much or making the wrong food choices has a large cumulative harm in promoting the top killers. But for Ron Fosson, coordinator of the diabetes education program and the Stead Health and Fitness Center at Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center, the prescription is simple: Half of the dinner plate should be filled with vegetables (both cooked and raw), one quarter should be meat or another form of protein, with the

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remainder being some form of starch.

And beef up that breakfast meal to include protein. Americans, conscious about their weight, often skimp on breakfast only to succumb to high-calorie temptations later in the day, he says.

Dr. Jeffrey Ries, a neurologist on the medical staff at San Antonio Community Hospital, says the more you exercise, the more blood flows through the brain, which helps maintain a healthy chemistry that can block the process that becomes Alzheimer’s disease. Obesity also appears to be a risk factor in this disease, he adds.

Chemical imbalances in the blood created by diabetes don’t bode well for brain health either.

With the epidemic in obesity, doctors in varied fields expect to see rapid growth in these killers.

Aqeel says she has been seeing Type 2 diabetes cases, which informally has been

Leading causes of death • Heart disease • Cancer • Stroke • Chronic lower respiratory disease • Accidents (unintentional injuries) • Diabetes • Alzheimer’s disease Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Dr. Benham Ebrahimi, an oncologist with Wilshire Oncology Medical Group in Pomona and Rancho Cucamonga, says obesity and dietary issues are risk factors for several forms of cancer as well.

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dining out W H E R E TO E AT

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xplore, eat somewhere new!

Our Inland Empire is home to many fine dining spots. We offer a few ideas for your next evening out. Not every restaurant is for every taste and experiences vary, so before you go, we suggest you also talk with friends, check out menus online and ask servers about house specialities. We also solicit your help in correcting errors and invite feedback on great experiences and instances when establishments fail to meet expectations.

Abbreviations & pricing RS, reservations suggested. (While some restaurants suggest reservations on cer tain nights, others request them only for par ties of five or more.) FB, full bar. $ mostly under $15, $$ mostly under $20, $$$ mostly under $50, $$$$ above $50

chino OWEN’S BISTRO 5210 D St., Chino;

909-628-0452, www.owensbistro.com • Chef James Kelly plates progressive cuisine with a sense of humor, featuring wine dinners and concept meals.

Dinner W-Sa. RS, $$$

CLAREMONT Bua thai cuisine 450 W. First St., 909-6266666 • Pad Thai noodles, sate and a variety of dishes along with Thai art in a semi-industrial decor, Claremont Village West. Lunch and dinner daily. $

INLAND EMPIRE’S BEST HAPPY HOUR

CASA DE SALSA 415 W. Foothill Blvd.; 909-445-1200, http://casadesalsarestaurant.com • Chicken mole, crab meat and spinach enchiladas are featured along with traditional tacos, chiles rellenos and tamales. FB $ HEROES & LEGENDS 131 Yale Ave.; 909-621-6712 • A colorful downtown Claremont spot with wonderful sandwiches, ribs and appetizers as well as 46 beers on tap. Lunch and dinner daily. FB $ HIP KITTY JAZZ & FONDUE LOUNGE

502 W. First St.; 909-447-6700, www.hipkittyjazz.com • Located in the Packinghouse in Claremont Village West, the Hip Kitty fondue dinners on a prix fixe menu include salad, cheese and meat fondue, a desert and wine. Open Tu-Su. RS, FB, $$-$$$ INKA TRAILS 1077 W. Foothill Blvd.; 909-626-4426, www.inkatrailsrestaurant.com • Peruvian style cuisine with menu items including ceviche and empanadas. Lunch, dinner Tu-Su. $ THE PRESS RESTAURANT 129 Harvard Ave.; 909-625-4808, www.thepressrestaurant.com • A hip, eclectic place where late diners may linger to enjoy live music. Lunch and dinner Tu-Sa; Su dinner only; M bar only 8 p.m. to midnight. FB $$ TUTTI MANGIA ITALIAN GRILL 102 Harvard Ave; 909-625-4669, www.tuttimangia.com This downtown Claremont trattoria features cuisine focused on grilled meats, fresh seafood and enticing desserts. Lunch M-F, dinner daily. $$$ WALTERS RESTAURANT 310 Yale Ave.; 909-624-4914 www.waltersrestaurant.biz • Fusion/

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Afghan cuisine includes kabobs, curries, spicy pastas and pizzas. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $$

diamond bar east 180 23525 Palimino Drive; 909-396-0180,

www.east180.com • Contemporary and exotic mostly Cantonese menu puts emphasis on healthy, organic food without MSG, tenderizers or hormones.

Lunch and dinner daily. FB, $

MONTCLAIR CAFE MONTCLAIR 10220 Central Ave.;

909-445-1285, www.cafemontclair.com • Thick pork chops with hearty sauces, Italian- and French-inspired dishes; prime rib Friday and Saturday. Breakfast, lunch and dinner, T-Su. RS, $$

ONTARIO NEW YORK GRILL 950 Ontario Mills Drive;

909-987-1928, http://newyorkgrill.com • Chicken, duck, salmon, Australian lobster tail, lamb, ribs and quality steaks. Lunch M-F, dinner M-Sa. RS, FB, $$$ PANDA INN 3223 Centre Lake Drive, 909-390-2888, www.pandainn.com • Mandarinand Szechwan-inspired entrees, soups, salads, seven varieties of noodles and rice. Lunch and dinner daily; Sunday brunch buffet. FB, $ ROSA’S 425 N. Vineyard Ave., 909-937-1220, www.rosasitalian.com • Fine Italian cuisine served in intimate surroundings. Piano player Thursday through Saturday. Lunch M-F, dinner M-Sa. RS, FB, $$$

TOKYO TOKYO 990 Ontario Mills Drive, Suite H, 909-987-7999, www.tokyotokyosushi.com • Japanese cuisine, seafood and a full-service sushi bar. Dining areas include traditional Tatami rooms and a tropical garden setting. Lunch Tu-F, dinner Tu-Su. RS, $$

POMONA 2nd STREET BISTRO 171 W. 2nd St.;

909-622-6619, www.pomonabistro.com • With Italian and French fare, provincial bistro style flavors the menu at this reasonably priced dining spot.

Lunch, M-F; dinner, Tu-Sa. $ Aladdin Jr. Restaurant & Cafe II

296 W. Second St., 909-623-4333, www.aladdinjrrestaurant.com • Bright colorful dining at Aladdin Jr. II includes babaghanouj (a dish of roasted eggplant with sesame seed oil), hummus, stuffed grape leaves, falafel and shish kabobs. Lunch and dinner, M-Sa, from 11 a.m. $ McKINLEY’S GRILLE Sheraton Suites Fairplex, 601 W. McKinley Ave.; 909-868-5915 www.starwoodhotels.com • Traditional breakfast fare, plus pasta, steak, seafood and more. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. FB, $$$

RANCHO CUCAMONGA AFGHAN PALACE 8685 Baseline Road;

909-466-3723, www.afghanpalacecuisine.com • Traditional Afghan cuisine, including seven kabob varieties and pita bread sandwiches. Lunch and dinner daily. $

ANTONINO’S 8045 Vineyard Ave.; 909-941-0047

www.antoninosrestaurant.net • Northern and Southern Italian cuisine served in a dining room with Romanesque paintings and comfy seating. Lunch and dinner daily. RS, FB, $ GREEN MANGO THAI BISTRO 11226 Fourth St.; 909-987-8885, www.greenmangothaibistro.com • Authentic Thai selections without Chinese influences. Beer and wine are served. $ HAANDI INDIAN CUISINE 7890 Haven Ave.; 909-581-1951, www.haandiindiancuisine.com • Northern Indian cuisine with some adjustments for American tastes, cooked in a tandoor clay oven.

Lunch and dinner daily. FB, $$ JOE’S CRAB SHACK 12327 Foothill Blvd.; 909-463-6599, www.joescrabshack.com • Shrimp – popcorn, crispy, jalapeno, platters and pasta – and an assortment beach fun as well as seafood, steaks and sandwiches. FB, $$ Lucille’s Smokehouse Barbecue 12624 N. Mainstreet in Victoria Gardens; 909-463-7427 www.lucillesbbq.com • Lucille’s serves up slowcooked ribs, pulled pork and ’cue of all kinds as well as Cajun delights with selection of draft beers. FB $$ MAGIC LAMP INN 8189 Foothill Blvd.; 909-981-8659, www.themagiclampinn.com • The menu at this Route 66 landmark includes prime rib, rack of lamb, salmon fillet and chateaubriand. Lunch Tu-F, dinner Tu-Su. FB, $$$ OMAHA JACK’S GRILLHOUSE & BREWERY

11837 Foothill Blvd.; 909-477-4377,

www.omahajacks.com • Hearty pasta, seafood, steaks, burgers, barbecue and other American fare and award-winning beer brewed on the spot. RS, FB, $$ RICHIE’S REAL AMERICAN DINER Victoria Gardens, 8039 Monet Ave.; 909-899-8101, www.richiesdiner.com • All-American egg dishes and pancakes plus burgers, chicken, steaks and desserts. $ SALCITAS MEXICAN GRILL 10540 Baseline Road, Suite A, Alta Loma, 909-948-1158 • Freshly made tortillas and traditional Mexican fare make this spot a local favorite. Lunch and dinner daily. $ SYCAMORE INN 8318 Foothill Blvd.; 909-982-1104 www.thesycamoreinn.com • Hospitality has long been the hallmark of the Sycamore Inn, which dates to the mid-1800s. Dinner nightly. RS, FB, $$$$

UPLAND CAFE ALLEGRO 186 N. Second Ave.; 909-949-0805 • Rustic Italian dining in downtown Upland, with wonderful breads and a range of classic dishes. Lunch and dinner M-Sa; Su 4-9 p.m. $$ KISHI JAPANESE RESTAURANT & SUSHI BAR

320 W. Foothill Blvd.; 909-981-1770, kishirestaurant.com • Diners will find ahi steak, ginger pork and Sukiyaki beef on the menu. RR, $$ SPAGGI’S 1651 W. Foothill Blvd., H-1; 909-579-0497, www.spaggis.com • Italian classics as well as distinctive dishes including a South African sea bass served with scalloped potatoes, snap peas and roasted corn. Lunch M-F; dinner daily. FB $$-$$$

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nonprofits | save the date Events March 26 – Annual Women of Distinction luncheon, honoring 63 women from Riverside and San Bernardino counties for their commitment to others. DoubleTree Hotel, 222 N. Vineyard Ave., Ontario; 11:30 a.m.; 909-466-9096.

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April 10 – Caribbean Casino Night & Texas Hold ’em Poker Tournament to benefit PVW, a nonprofit dedicated to serving adults with disabilities. Event is a partnership with the Rotary Club of Pomona. Avalon Rod Gilfry Restaurant, Fairplex (enter Gate 1), 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona; 7 p.m.; $75, $125; 909-624-3555, Ext. 239.

April 11 – Friends of the Diamond Bar Library’s annual wine soiree to raise funds for books and to support programming. Diamond Bar Center; $50; 909-861-2002.

April 12 – Second annual Military Dedication Golf Classic to benefit the USO Ontario. Entry fee includes golf, tee prizes, continental breakfast, range balls, lunch, dinner and awards. Bear Creek Golf Club, 22640 N. Bear Creek Drive, Murrieta; 8:30 a.m. sign-in begins, 10 a.m. shotgun start; $175; 909-390-4274.

April 16 – Sudzapalooza beer-tasting event to raise funds for the Fairplex Career and Technical Education Center, hosted by Liquorama Fine Wine and Spirits. At The Finish Line, Fairplex (enter Gate 12), White Avenue, Pomona; 6-9 p.m.; $35; 909-865-4215.

April 17 – Walk MS fundraiser, to support education, advocacy, research and local programs that enhance the quality of life for people with Multiple Sclerosis and their families. The Epicenter, 8408 Rochester Ave., Rancho Cucamonga; 10 a.m.; 909-949-1363, www.walkmssocal.org.

April 24 – Reach Out celebrates 40 years of service to the community with a chalk art contest and fundraiser. Victoria Gardens Cultural Center courtyard, Rancho Cucamonga; 909-982-8641.

April 24 — A Taste of Claremont, with the theme “A Decade of Style and Taste,” to benefit the Rotary of Claremont. Taylor Hall, 1775 Indian Hill Blvd., Claremont; 5-8 p.m.; e-mail JWTulac@ix.netcom.com for information.

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April 24-25 – Annual home tour, hosted by Claremont West End Auxiliary of The Children’s Fund, to help abused and neglected children. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day; $25 in advance or $30 day of the tour; 909-387-4949.

April 30 – “Rod, Romance and Riesling” is the theme of the annual Rancho Cucamonga Library Foundation fundraiser, with gourmet hors d’oeuvres, desserts and wines, along with local authors and opera singer Rod Gilfry. Victoria Gardens Cultural Center and the Lewis Family Playhouse, 12505 Cultural Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga; 6:30 p.m.; $60 or $100 per couple; 909-477-2720.

May 2 – Annual Southern California Tasting and Auction to raise funds for Cal Poly Pomona scholarships. Cal Poly Pomona, 3801 W. Temple Ave.; 1 p.m.; two tickets for $75 per person before March 31 or $90 per person on or after April 1 (age 21 and older); 909-869-4731.

May 7 – Wine-tasting fundraiser to benefit the neonatal intensive care unit at Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center Foundation.

DoubleTree Hotel, 222 N. Vineyard Ave., Ontario; 6 p.m.; $100; 909-865-9139.

May 8 – 5K Walk-n-Wag-a-thon fundraiser to benefit the Save a Pet Rescue Fund at the West End Animal Shelter in Ontario and also to fund the construction of a new building.

Prado Regional Park, 16700 S. Euclid Ave., Chino; 9 a.m.; $25-$30; 909-945-9500, 909-947-3517, www.westendshelter.com.

May 22 – The Foothill Family Shelter celebrates its 25th anniversary with a gala. DoubleTree Hotel, 555 W. Foothill Blvd., Claremont; 5 p.m.; $125; 909-920-0453.

May 30 – Annual Milford Zornes Memorial Art Event fundraiser to benefit Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic, Inland Empire Unit. Gaileo Hall, Harvey Mudd College, Claremont; 2 p.m.; $20; 909-465-0742.

May 14 – Olive Crest Black Tie Bowling Night raises funds for programs for abused, neglected and at-risk children and families in Southern California.

Arlington Lanes, Riverside; 6:30 p.m.; $35 monthly sponsorship; 800-550-2445, www.olivecrest.org.

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Supporters came out in force and in red for the third annual Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Power of Red luncheon.

The event, this year held in The Meeting House at Hillcrest Homes in La Verne, raises money and awareness about ways to prevent heart disease and stroke, particularly with women. Guests were encouraged to wear red in solidarity.

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Supporters of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Pomona Valley enjoyed a wonderful evening of friendship and success at its 41st annual Golden Hands Achievement Awards gala, this year at the Sheraton Suites Fairplex in Pomona. Honorees included Congresswoman Grace Napolitano, Judge Daniel Lopez and Allan Young of the Pacific Youth Foundation.

The event chairman was Joe Romero Jr.

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Quality Skilled Nursing Care for Inland Valley Residents

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Health Services Center Formerly Healthy Air Walk

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essay | at home in the ie

Allure of the desert

By CARLA SANDERS

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t is a fact that as we age, we tend to see beauty where once upon a time we found none. We see grace where only clumsiness reigned.

We find happiness in the darndest places.

My recollections of growing up in the Coachella Valley follow suit. The bad (blinding sandstorms, scorching heat) is tempered in my memories with the good (lying by the pool on Christmas Day to get a tan, enjoying the clean, crisp winter air). There are moments that stand frozen, always fresh: Running barefoot through grapefruit orchards with my sister. Hot-footing it across the melting pavement. Swimming in the huge pool at Shadow Mountain Country Club and getting charbroiled hamburgers afterward.

Riding the Zipper at the Date Festival.

Nights that never cooled off.

Still, as a young journalist, I couldn’t wait to leave the land of date palms and dust as I yearned for green trees and a real

change of seasons. I got my wish. I have thrilled to the sight of snow for many winters in New York, and I’ve been awed by the splendor of autumn foliage in New England. I have marveled at the massive enclaves of trees in Arkansas and Tennessee and at the lush green fields of Oklahoma.

And yet... there is still something that continually beckons me to the land of my youth. I am lucky to have friends and family still there. When I visit the desert (as we always referred to it), especially from October to April, I am eternally surprised. That amazing light seems to move and shift, deepening the purple shadows on the Indio Hills, lengthening the crevices to the top of Mt. San Jacinto, layering the sand and rocks in a rugged array up Highway 74.

I inhale the intoxicating freshness of the grapefruit blossoms that remain; I breathe in deeply the night-flowering jasmine.

I want to lie in the freshly cut grass and savor the scent. I seek to reach up to the black sky and touch the millions of stars that in some areas still seem to hover just above the ground.

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I knew has been replaced, though. Most of the date groves and orchards have been plowed under for development. The stark sand dunes are now layered in the green of golf courses. The wide-open stretches of road are jammed with cars.

When I’m with old friends invariably the conversation turns to recalling days and places now gone by the wayside. Luckily for me, a Facebook group of like-minded souls has sprung up called “I Grew Up in the Desert You Don’t Even Know!” We post “remember whens” about everything from an old downtown Indio hamburger stand (Bimbo’s, burgers were 25 cents) to the movie theater (The Aladdin, of course) to who went to what elementary school.

It’s been quite a walk down memory lane.

Through all of our Internet conversations we rejoice in a shared past, tethered by a collective history that binds us. We are nostalgic for a time and place that no longer exists, but is vividly alive in our posted words. We find beauty in remembering, and in some ways that’s enough. It brings us joy and lets us retain a small piece of that desert magic in our souls. We keep it there, holding tightly, until we meet again.

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Where should your loved one go to regain strength and independence after an illness or injury?

It’s a big decision. Let us put your mind at ease. Unlike other places, Casa Colina Hospital’s inpatients receive care from doctors and licensed nurses specializing in rehabilitation around the clock, and at least three hours of therapy nearly every day. This physician-directed approach is the hallmark of all the care we provide – from inpatient to outpatient services, where patients continue making remarkable progress. When it comes to our patients, we really do think of everything.

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