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The Inland Empire Chapter of the American Society for Public Administration will host its First Annual Golf Tournament on Saturday, May 20, 2006, at the Yucaipa Valley Golf Club, 33725 Chapman Heights Rd., Yucaipa CA 92399. Both men and women are invited to play. Proceeds from this event will go toward scholarships for students planning careers in public service. There will be several contests -- closest to pin (men and women), longest drive (men and women), longest putt -- and lots of prizes, including $1000 for a Hole-in- One. Dinner will be served following the tournament. Shotgun start will be at 8:00 a.m. Texas Scramble Rules - Four Person Team will apply. Cost is $100 per person - includes green fees, cart and dinner. Dinner only is $15 per person. Send players name(s) and check payable to ASPA-Inland Empire Chapter to Yvonne Pritchard, 172 W. 3rd Street, Second Floor, San Bernardino, CA 92415-0302. Paid reservations due by May 5, 2006. Contact Alice Lopez at 909-387-0134 or alopez@courts.sbcounty.gov for additional information.
Electric motors use an astounding 63% of all industrial power, and are the largest single end use in the US economy. To highlight how motors can save energy, Brithinee Electric launched its first Motor/Environmental Initiative at the Business Press- Inland Empire Economic Briefing, on Tuesday April 4th, in Ontario, California. The initiative is focused on educating financial decision makers on how much energy can be saved through informed motor decisions. Brithinee Electric is a full industrial motor resource for new or repaired motors and generators, as well as customized motor control systems. The Economic Briefing was used as a venue because the attendees are generally upper management, economic development, and public officials who make long-term energy decisions. The US Department of Energy says that the level of knowledge and implementation of a systematic approach to motor efficiency is low. With over 40 years of experience in all aspects of electric motors, Brithinee Electric well understands the practical issues of how motor buying and repair decisions are made. The Brithinee Motor/Environmental Initiative seeks to better educate decision makers on how lower energy usage and more efficient motor operation can reduce CO2 and other emissions. Better motor energy management could result in a potential greenhouse emissions savings of 15 to 26 million metric tons of carbon per year. These savings are equivalent to removing over 3,200,000 cars from the road! One such issue is the use of premium efficiency motors instead of standard motors, which operate under the same basic design principles as when they were first invented 125 years ago. The energy to operate an electric motor each year can cost 20 times more than the initial price of the motor. Therefore, the relatively small increased cost for a premium efficiency motor is easily paid for in only a few months of operation. This equates to a return on investment of over 125% each and every year of operation! But the environment also wins, because the same motor creates about 20% less waste energy. This in turn means that fewer new coal-fired plants have to be built, putting fewer hydrocarbons into the air we breathe. Brithinee Electric strongly supports NEMA premium motor usage by maintaining one of the largest premium motor inventories in the Inland Empire and Southern California. When motors fail, they must be replaced immediately to keep factories or pumps working. Having a large inventory allows a quick decision to be made in favor of premium motors. "This is a commitment as much to the environment as to selling more motors, because our inventory is really larger than the profit return might justify. But it is one way we can help support good motor decisions that are better for the environment." says Wallace Brithinee. Other issues of importance are the way that motors are controlled. Large motors don't just turn on and off with a switch; they are controlled with variable speed drives (industry language for computerized control of motor performance) that increase efficiency while saving power and wear and tear on the motor. Brithinee Electric builds custom control panel systems that adhere to high standards for safety and motor efficiency. "Strong energy savings can be realized through good control systems," says Don Brithinee, "augmenting the savings from premium motors. Our Motor/Environment Initiative is a long-term effort to get both the plant manager who buys the motors, and the controller who pays the electrical power bills to work together on budgeting - both capital and repair costs, as well as current energy costs/savings …a long term strategy for motors will help the environment."
What: Redlands Conservancy Tour and Taste Dinner When: Sunday, May 7, 6pm Where: Historic home in Redlands Contact: Sherli Leonard, (909) 389-7810; sleonard@keyway.netRedlands claims a plethora of important historic homes, but it has only two founders: Judson and Brown. It stands to reason, then, that Redlands has only two homes at the top of the "MIH" (Most Important Home) list. The Redlands Conservancy has scheduled its final Tour and Taste Dinner for the season at one of these homes, the home of Edward R. Judson, co-founder and first mayor of the City of Redlands. Today, the home is held in the loving hands of Dr. Murray and Karen Brandstater. The Tour and Taste Dinner, "A Symphony for the Palate," will be held on Sunday, May 7 at 6pm for a very limited seating. Reservations, which include a five-course gourmet dinner with wines from Bob Kirkland of Gerrards Market, a guided tour of the home, and petite souvenirs, cost $75 per person. This is a "fun-raising" event for the Redlands Conservancy's Historic Preservation Program projects such as the Marten Andersen House Relocation and Renovation Project. The "chef de nuit" will be the highly sought-after Walter Collins, Executive Director for the Redlands Symphony Orchestra. According to Karen Brandstater, Collins' has prepared many dinners as fundraisers for the annual Symphony Gala, and the dinners "sold for thousands of dollars." Chef Collins will prepare appetizers to accompany Kirkland-selected champagne, which guests will enjoy as they gather for the pre-dinner tour. When guests are seated, Chef Collins will guide them through a soup course, salad, entre, and dessert. Reserving the right to remain vague, and appreciating the insecurity of availability of specific food items, Chef Collins holds us in suspense about the exact menu. Brandstater, however, has much to say about the house which Judson built in 1887, according to her research. She and her husband have owned the home for 22 years, having purchased it from Redlands architect Leon Armantrout who apparently purchased it from D.J. Stewart who had owned it for 45 years. "The home's condition had declined, as it had been loved but somewhat neglected," said Brandstater. She and her husband took on the project, armed with considerable experience with old homes. "We had preserved an 1869 stone farm house in Canada, under the guidance of a renowned restoration architect, so we had a pretty good handle on what to expect," Brandstater said. They took out 23 dumpsters of trash, including overgrown brush and garden junk, and added a 750 square foot breakfast room, staying true to the style and materials of the house. In 1992, they added a carriage house with garage and 1,100 square foot unfinished second floor. It blends so well with the house that most passers-by would believe it was built with the house. Brandstater said the home turned into a boarding facility during the Depression, and all the original lighting fixtures were taken then. However, a beautiful built-in buffet survived, along with four fireplaces and a library. She calls her kitchen a "vintage" kitchen. "We truly have enjoyed restoring this home," she said. "It has been a labor of love." To make reservations for the Tour and Taste Dinner at the Brandstater home, please call (909) 792-1800. For more information, visit the Web site at http://www.redlandsconservancy.org/.
Supervisor Bill Postmus Endorses Paul Cook for Assembly. YUCAIPA - Today Bill Postmus, Chair of the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors announced his endorsement of Colonel Paul Cook for State Assembly in District 65. "I'm proud to have earned the support of a proven conservative leader like Bill Postmus," Said Cook, "you can feel the momentum building for our campaign." Postmus, who also serves as Chair of the San Bernardino County Republican Party, noted Cook’s effectiveness and commitment to fighting taxes on the Yucca Valley Town Council and his distinguished military record. "Paul Cook will be an outstanding Assemblyman - his record of service to this area and the country is unmatched," said Postmus. "I trust him to lead the fight to stop illegal immigration and get state spending under control." Cook is a US Marine Colonel who received two purple hearts for combat injuries and was awarded the Bronze Star with a V for valor. He was elected to the Yucca Valley City Council in 1998 and is currently serving his second term as Mayor. Cook earned a BA in Education, and has received Masters degrees in Political Science from UC Riverside and Public Administration from Cal State San Bernardino. He holds leadership posts with area United Way and Red Cross and is the past Executive Director of the Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce. In addition, Paul is a member of the Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and American Legion. Paul and his wife Jeanne reside in Yucca Valley. # # # Cook for Assembly ID#1277447PO Box 365 Yucca Valley, CA 92286 ? www@joinpaulcook.com ? (760) 369-7209T.A. Berg, PresidentTABcommunications,inc.(916) 359-0783 W.(916) 207-6587 M.www.TABcommunications.comtberg@TABcommunications.com--
Monday, April 17, 2006 Police Department offers Internet safety training Courses designed to help families safely navigate online sites such as MySpace.com Parents and the community at large have become increasingly alarmed by reports of sexual predators who prowl online networking sites, such as MySpace.com, seeking to connect with naive or unwary children and young teens. Recent arrests in Redlands, as well as other communities, and media reports have lent credence to their misgivings as pedophiles use the Internet to gain the trust of teens and arrange to meet them face to face. "In the last six months, we've had several cases where teen-agers and adults have met online," says Redlands Police Detective Rachel Kelly. In order to better investigate such activity and work proactively to prevent victimization of young teens, the Redlands Police Department has joined the regional Internet Crime Against Children task force. The danger of vulnerable teens surfing the web, where they can be preyed upon by sexual predators is real, but with proper caution and supervision, the Internet can be a powerful and safe tool for the whole family. "We need to be proactive about teaching our youth how to use a really great tool in a safe way," Kelly points out. Parents, grandparents, caregivers and educators of young teens should become aware not only of the potential perils of Internet social networking sites but also the precautions they can take to ensure the safety and security of the web. "You wouldn't let your child receive mail or packages from strangers unsupervised," says Redlands Police Investigator Aneta Deutscher. "Why would you let them get on the Internet unsupervised?" "You need to control your kids' computer just like you would control any other environment they're in," agrees Lori Cooper, an investigator in the department's High-Tech Crime Unit. The Redlands Police Department has scheduled a series of Internet Safety Classes to provide community members with the information and tools necessary to ensure a safe online experience for their families. "I think a lot of parents are intimidated because they're not tech-savvy," says Cooper. "They rely on their kids to tell them what they're doing. But it’s not that difficult to get online and familiarize yourself with sites like MySpace.” The 90-minute classes will be taught by members of the Redlands Police Department's High-Tech Crime Unit and Investigative Bureau and will include information about sites such as MySpace.com, how parents and others can increase their awareness of children's online activity, and tools, such as filtering software, that can help ensure the safety and security of home computers. "The children of our community are its most valuable asset and the RPD is committed to their safety" said Redlands Police Chief Jim Bueermann. "Parents whose adolescence did not include personal computers – much less social networking sites such as MySpace.com – need the information and the skills this course provides to help ensure the safety of their children in today's Internet-intensive world." Classes are scheduled at three separate dates and locations: Saturday, May 20, at 10:30 a.m., at the Redlands Community Center, 111 E. Lugonia Ave. Tuesday, May 23, at 6 p.m. at the Redlands Police Department, 212 Brookside Ave. Tuesday, May 25, at 6 p.m. at the Joslyn Senior Center Conference Room, 21 Grant St.The classes are free but space is limited. To register, contact Sherri Hunt at (909) 798-7659, ext. 0, Tuesdays through Fridays, or e-mail shunt@redlandspolice.org.
Redlands, Ca - On Tuesday, April 18th, 2006, the Redlands City Council elected new council member Pete Aguilar, to fill the spot left vacant by the resignation of Susan Peppler in early April. Aguilar, twenty-six years old, is a 2001 University of Redlands graduate. Upon graduation, he worked for two years directing the Inland Empire Regional Office under Gray Davis. Having just married this past October, Aguilar became the proud father of a baby boy only ten weeks ago, and is currently working for Arrowhead Credit Union as the Director of Governmental Affairs. Three votes were needed to elect one of the eleven potential new members. By the third round of presentations, Pete Aguilar's vote was unanimous. Writen by Victoria McCoy, RedFusion Media
CICAMA April Program: Business Intelligence - The Right Information for the Right Business Decisions RIVERSIDE, Calif. "If you think you know your industry or competitors, at best you're only half-right", says Seena Sharp, of Sharp Market Intelligence. The volume and velocity of change in every industry makes it virtually impossible to know and accept current realities, to identify external factors that pose a threat, and to unlearn what's no longer true. Great decisions based on faulty information cost time as money as well as competitive advantage. The good news is that most every executive is operating in the same flawed environment. Consequently, knowing what information is the most useful, and where to find it will give you the edge. Come to this provocative, fast-paced presentation to learn more! The public and media are invited to join California Inland Counties of the American Marketing Association (CICAMA) chapter for our monthly program on Thursday, April 20th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Victoria Club in Riverside, California. WHAT: Business Intelligence: The Right Information for the Right Business Decisions WHEN: Thursday, April 20th, 2006 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Networking from 11:30 to 11:55 a.m. Lunch and Presentation from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. WHERE: Victoria Club at 2521 Arroyo Drive, Riverside Cost is $20 members; $35 non-members (price includes lunch) HOW: To RSVP to this event, please call (951) 274-7414 or email cicama@marketingpower.com. Please indicate your lunch preference: either a luncheon salad or deli sandwich. A 24-hour notice is required for cancellations. ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Seena Sharp's reputation and passion for her profession have earned her mention in the trade and business press, including Peter Drucker's Leader to Leader newsletter, Bloomberg Business, The Los Angeles Times, Nation's Business, Inc, Marketing News, and more. She's also been quoted in books Competitive Intelligence by Larry Kahaner, and others. Seena Sharp earned a Masters Degree from New York University and enjoyed a successful corporate career in New York City prior to launching Sharp Market Intelligence in 1979 in Los Angeles. For more information go to www.sharpmarket.com. CICAMA (California Inland Counties American Marketing Association): hosts monthly meetings with guest speakers who provide marketing related topics for continuing education in the areas of promotions, publicity, advertising and marketing. CICAMA is the only business organization that exclusively caters to marketing professionals in the Inland Empire and eastern Los Angeles County. For more information visit: cicama.marketingpower.com or www.cicamablog.com. ###
Oak Glen (Yucaipa), CA - Riley's at Los Rios Rancho, in the beautiful hills of Oak Glen above Yucaipa, invites guests to sample life in a simpler time at its second annual Old Ways Days Saturday, May 13th and 14th , 2006. Admission is free to the public. Activities for the entire family include an antique tractor and farm equipment show, hands-on demonstrations of driving draft horses, frontier crafts and games, carriage rides, and a box lunch social. An "Old-Timers' Symposium" will have folks on hand to talk first-hand about the old days and ways. There will also be a Mothers' Day tea, a quilting bee, and a fashion show featuring ladies' styles from the 1830s to the 1910s. A farmers' barn dance (tickets required) Saturday night will feature music by the Riley's Mountaineer Band. The event runs from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day. For information, or to purchase dance tickets, call (909) 797-1005. Los Rios Rancho is located at 39611 S. Oak Glen Road, Oak Glen. Take the Yucaipa Blvd. exit from I.S. 10; turn left on Oak Glen Road and follow the signs near the crest of the hill to Riley's at Los Rios Rancho. ### Contact: Devon Riley (909) 797-1005 dvnriley@aol.com www.losriosrancho.com
Riverside Youth Theatre proudly presents Footloose the MusicalThe story of two men...both emotionally affected by tragedy...leaders on both sides of the generation gap...connected by one young woman they both love...fighting for a cause they deeply believe in...dancing is / is not a crime. Based on the 1984 Kevin Bacon movie, you will enjoy this musical of redemption and hope. Featuring hit songs "Footloose," "Let's Hear It For The Boy," "Almost Paradise," and many more!Performances:May 11,12,18,19,20 * 7:30 p.m. May 13,20,21 * 2:00 p.m. May 11 * 10:00 a.m. (Outreach Performance for students to seasoned citizens) Note: No performances on May 13 * 7:30 p.m. AND May 14 * 2:00 p.m. due to university events in the Wallace Theater.Tickets:Reservations (951) 756-4240 (Please do not contact the university for tickets.) Tickets $10 Reserved Seating No Children Seated Under 4 Years Outreach Performance Tickets $5 Group Rates (10 or more) $8Performances are held at:The Wallace Theater, on the campus of California Baptist University, 8432 Magnolia Avenue, Riverside.Directions:91 Freeway, Exit Adams Street, Continue North Turn Left at Magnolia Avenue Turn Left into California Baptist University at stoplight The Wallace The ater is in the center of the campus, near the Cafeteria.Production Team:Debbie Wolgemuth, Producer/Director Lisa Lyons, Music Director Markeith Wiley, ChoreographerFootloose is presented through special arrangement with R&H Theatricals, 1065 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 2400, New York, NY 10018. Debbie Wolgemuth, Artistic Director Riverside Youth Theatre www.RiversideYouthTheatre.org (951) 756-4240 Riverside Youth Theatre is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing family-friendly entertainment for the Inland Empire. Founded in 2000, youth from 6-20 participate in musicals, plays, acting and voice lessons. In five years of operation, RYT has been honored with 22 Inland Theatre League Awards of Excellence.
Redlands Horticulture & Improvement Society 94th Annual Flower Show April 22nd (2-6pm) - April 23rd (10am-5pm) Located at ESRI Cafe, 370 New York St., Redlands CA Tickets $8 for adults, children under 13 are free with an adult.
Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival Indio California Saturday, April 29 - Sunday, April 30 Featured bands include: Depeche Mode, Tool, Daft Punk, Massive Attack, Madonna, Franz Ferdinand, Common and Atmosphere. Tickets on sale now!
The Eighth Annual Charity Golf Tournament 2006 The Eighth Annual charity golf tournament will take place Monday May 22, 2006 at the PGA of Southern California Golf Club. In 1997 San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino established a Community Outreach Committee with a mission to assist local community organizations. They provide assistance through fundraising efforts and volunteer contributions. The Community Outreach Committee has selected The Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of the Inland Empire for this year's organization. All proceeds from the tournament will be donated to this organization. The Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of the Inland Empire is a non-profit organization of parents and friends who have or have had children with cancer. This organization does not receive any federal or state assistance. The following are services that the Candlelighters provide: Educational Support Toy Closet Blood bank donations Emergency Assistance Van Transportation Accommodations Visitations Support Meetings Bereavement Assistance Teen Support Limited to the first 288 Players to sign up for the charity event Agenda Monday, May 22, 2006 8:00am - Registration 9:00am - Shotgun BBQ lunch will be served 4:30pm - Dinner, followed by awards presentation and raffles
Firefighters' Car Show Sure to Sizzle Hot rods and classic cars will be cruising into downtown on Sunday, May 21st for the tenth annual car show sponsored by Redlands Professional Firefighters. Kicking the day off will be a pancake breakfast beginning at 7 a.m. in Ed Hales Park followed by festivities that include the display of American cars, trucks, and cycles, a donation drawing, 50/50 drawing, antique fire equipment and apparatus displays and food booths. Firefighters will provide free dash plaques to the first 300 entries, and award great prizes and unique trophies. Be prepared for large crowds enjoying the pre-1975 vehicles! If you would like to get more involved, donate a prize, or participate in the show, contact William Dye at 909-335-4718.
Easter Egg Hunt and Spring Eggstravaganza Kids are invited to come downtown to meet the Easter Bunny and join in the fun with the annual Easter Egg Hunt and children's crafts and games on Saturday April 15th. Redlands Recreation Bureau will feature an egg on a spoon race, bunny hop, and kids will be able to make a bunny bag to hold the eggs they collect in the egg hunt. The egg hunt provides the children an opportunity not only to find eggs, but to also win prizes. For children who find the prize eggs, they may claim their prizes at the information booth. Age groups for the egg hunt are as follows: 0-4 years; 5-7 years; 8-10 years, and 10 years and over. Following the children's activities, historic downtown Redlands will host the Spring Eggstavanganza, offering complimentary carriage rides and live musical entertainment to downtown patrons. Activities will be featured in Ed Hales Park located at Fifth and State Streets. Merchants are encouraged to host an open house within their businesses, and perhaps offer refreshments, special discounts, etc. Schedule: 9am Children's crafts and games 10am Egg Hunt begins 12-3pm Complimentary carriage rides musical entertainment
Highest Apostolic Church of Redlands Presents: A Community Gospel Benefit Concert. Supporting Jean Lafitte, Louisiana City devastated by Hurricane Katrina. Recording Artist Include: Northpark Apostolic Cathedral Choir San Diego, CA under the direction of Edward Baltrip Shara McKee Katy, Tx Donald "Chico" Eddens Phoenix, Az Family Life Center Sanctuary Choir Whittier, CA Under the direction of Isaac Hernandez Rueben Mascareno San Diego, CA Joni Ayn Clark Ontario, CA Aaron Barbosa and A.W.E Chorale Baldwin Park, CA When: On Saturday, April 22, 2006. Where: Live at the Historic University of Redlands Memorial Chapel 1200 East Colton Avenue Redlands, CA 92373 $20.00 Donation For Tickets & Information Contact Sally Salas: (909) 307-9419 Or (909) 747-7736
"Mr. Planning Commission"-that's what they used to call Ed Hales. Most Redlanders have spent some time in the park on the corner of State and Fifth Street. I myself park my bike there when visiting downtown Redlands, right below those silly old soap signs. But Ed Hales Park is more than just a nice place to relax in downtown Redlands; it represents a piece of town history that even Mr. Planning Commission himself could not have anticipated. The Chandler building occupied the corner of 101 E. State St. from 1902 to 1972. The Chandler building stood a decorative three-story structure with elaborate architecture and many windows. However, in 1972 it was torn down for being a fire and earthquake hazard. Nathan Gonzalez, associated archivest at A.K. Smiley Library, said that the Chandler building may have been the tallest building in Redlands before it's destruction in 1972. Originally, it housed the Redlands' post office on the first floor, and then businesses on the second and third floors. Over time, Guy Chandler's carpeting company occupied the entire building, and eventually the building was named for him. The building lay vacant for 6 years before the city demolished it, in favor of putting a park in its place. However, upon the demolition of the Chandler building unexpected soap advertisements were revealed, shedding light on marketing campaigns that had been covered for over 70 years. Ed Hales park and those historic soap signs stand as a monument to the "old time" feel that Redlands has been able to maintain with the help of city leaders like Ed Hales, who sought to preserve a piece of our past. Next time you're listening to a band play at Market Night take a moment to look to your right and appreciate the history of that particular space. By Jeremy Guida.
At the Inland Empire's 8th Annual Business Press Economic Briefing on Tuesday, April 4th, 2006, John Husing reported on his annual Economic Briefing hosted by The Business Press. The event was held at the Ontario Convention Center. Husing reported on current and recent economic and job market conditions and trends and made predictions for the rest of 2006. The statistics and forecasts focus on the Inland Empire and Southern California, but include the entire state of California as well as the rest of the country. In terms of the United States as a whole, the GDP is expected to return to the level it was at prior to Hurricane Katrina, while short and long interest curves rise at a fairly equal rate and high oil prices continue to be an issue. Southern California's economy is stronger than the state as a whole, thanks in part to the IE! The Inland Empire has not only had no period of job loss, but has accounted for 46% of the jobs in Southern California in the last fifteen years. In 2004 alone, the IE was responsible for 22% of jobs in all of California, and the 2005 gain was the second highest in history. Also, due to higher-end housing, there has been an increase of residents with a higher education. Making sure to address both forecast risks and long term issues for last year and this year, the prediction for the rest of 2006 suggests that there is an expected job growth of 46, 200 jobs, with a 3.7% growth rate. Mr. Husing's presentation is not available as of this writing, but was stated it would be available at www.johnhusing.com. The event was the 8th annual Business Press Economic Briefing, sponsored by PFF Bank and Trust, Account Temps, Brithinee Electric, Soren McAdam Christenson LLP, and Arrowhead Credit Union, among others. -InlandEmpire.US Staff
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