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Claremont
Having a ball
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Claremonts latest craze,

ptanque, makes its home at
June Vail Park / PAGE 14
Since most of the people were first-time
petanque players, instructor Diana Jacobs
stands in a throwing circle to show off the
latest throwing, aiming and scoring techniques by getting the ball as close to the red
jack (marker) as possible.
COURIER photo/Peter Weinberger
IN THIS EDITION
A MAZING ANIMALS / PAGE 24
CHS battles Glendora:

This weeks round up/ PAGE 20
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BLOTTER/ PAGE 4
LETTERS/ PAGE 7
OBITS/ PAGE 11
CALENDAR/ PAGE 16
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Claremont guard Katie Porter, left, collides with
Glendora guard Alexis Lowden while chasing
the ball in the Packs loss to the Tartans, 44-41,
at CHS. Claremonts record is now 8-9 overall
and 0-3 in league.
Claremont COURIER/Friday, January 23, 2015
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made an innocuous post on Facebook this

week after the South Coast Air Quality Management District asked residents to not burn
wood in fireplaces on Tuesday and Wednesday
because of a high concentration of fine particle
air pollution.
Considering we live in a warm climateeven our coldest
days dont compare to those on the east coastyoud think this
request would be met with nonchalance. Not so.
Comments and emails began rolling in not long after the story
was shared. Who monitors this and what would the fine be?
and Does this apply to older homes with no other source of
heat? were common themes.
COURIER staff has grown accustomed to questions and comments when a story is written. We welcome the feedback, because it means people are reading the paper.
However, its the current tone of inquiry that has me confused.
When the post was made, we included what we thought was
pertinent informationhow long the no-burn was to last, who
issued it and why. We opted not to include the seven-page explanation of the law provided to us by the SCAQMD. Again, its
warm out, the air quality is bad and weve been asked to not
burn fires. It seemed pretty straightforward.
Section (h) on page seven of the SCAQMD rule book states:
Penalties. Any person that violates the provisions of subdivision (e) is subject to the following: (1) For first-time violators
during each wood-burning season, completion of a wood smoke
awareness course that has been approved by the Executive Officer or payment of a penalty of $50;
(2) For second-time violators during each wood-burning season, payment of a penalty of $150 or submission of proof of installation of a dedicated gaseous-fueled fireplace within 90 days
after receiving the Notice of Violation; and
(3) For third-time violators during each wood-burning season,
payment of a penalty of $500 or implementation of an environmentally beneficial project as derived through the mutual settlement process.
The rule book outlines provisions for everything from historic
preservation overlay zones to homes with a property line above
3000 feet to manufactured logs, wood-based fuel for cooking,
commercial smokers, rubber products, masonry heaters and the
like. Its long and complicated and doesnt make for exciting
reading, so our thought was to just get the information out there
and let residents know the air quality was bad on Tuesday.
In a state where regulations have markedly improved air quality, the request by the SCAQMD seemed reasonable. For the no-
burn request to be met with

such rebellion raises the
question: What do we expect
the outcome to be if residents
chafe at every edict?
One resident emailed me
to say that implementation is
totally citizen-driven. Apparently, they have a neighbor
who burns stuff in his fireplace every day, including
during summers. After bringing SCAQMDs request to his attention, the neighbor called the Claremont Police Department,
who reportedly told him, Go ahead and burn, its fine by city
code. A second resident called in to say that someone at the
citys code enforcement office laughed when he asked if they
would monitor rule-breakers. The lesson here seems to beif a
law doesnt fall under your purview, its a free-for-all.
Its baffling that a request to not burn a fire on a couple of
warm days in Claremont can now threaten our autonomy. Political correctness is now an affront to our civil liberties. We should
be able to do or say as we please without worrying about other
people, right?
As the mother of two young boys on the brink of adulthood,
Ive taken a macro-approach to parenting. I avoid nitpicking
about eating enough vegetables and dont hammer them when
they fail to make their beds. Instead, we focus on broader
themes in humanity: try not to fixate on material things; respect
each others privacy and feelings; show appreciation when
someone helps you and return the favor when you can; show up,
participate and celebrate. These are the same principles my parents instilled in my sisters and brother growing up.
My mom and I were discussing President Obamas State of
the Union address last night. His presidency hasnt been perfect,
we agreed, but we rejoiced in the realization thatfor the first
time in a very, very long timewe have a president who is
working to create an identity for America. An identity that is inclusionary and thoughtful, and aims to inspire citizens to care
about the condition of each others lives. Its a remarkable endeavor and one I hope we can all get behind, regardless of party
affiliation.
Questioning can be worthwhile, and protecting our rights is
certainly of utmost importance, but where do we draw the line?
Its been said time and again that the true test of a persons character is what they do when no one is watching. Whats my takeaway in all of this? If you dont have all the answers, and it helps
mankind, err on the side of kindness and decency.
Kathryn Dunn
editor@claremont-courier.com
News you can use

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Here are headlines straight from the COURIER:
City takes next steps for long-term care of urban forest

Harry V. Jaffa, noted conservative academic, has died
Pilgrim Place and Kiwanis celebrate 100 years
City manager receives pay raise after positive review
Evey Canyon parking lots prime target for thieves
Emotions run high over drivers license law
Claremont resident finds strange man in house, bathtub
School board meeting showcases new leaders, achievers
CHS coach used football to teach life lessons
Claremont burger lovers have another city hangout
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Thursday, February 5
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one hundred and seventh year, number 4
CITY NEWS
Supply and demand keeps Claremont in development mode
f you build it, they will

come. Following years of
little or no growth in the
city, a number of new residential developments in Claremont are near completion.
More than 125 new homes have been
added to the citys hardscape this past
year, with more proposed projects
both residential and commercialexpected to break ground in 2015.
North Claremont most active
Phase One of D.R. Hortons Serrano,
at the corner of Base Line Road and
Mountain Avenue, is near
DEVELOPMENT
completion.
With only 14 single-family detached
homes remainingincluding three unsold, three models and eight not yet released by the builderhomes within the
53-unit community are in demand. Although plans exist to adjoin a second
phase to the Phase One property, the developer has not yet received final approval from the city and has put Phase
Two on hold.
Taylor Morrisons Citrus Glen, at the
corner of Base Line Road and Padua Avenue, remains under construction and is
approximately 70 percent complete.
Only 12 townhomes remain available in
this 54-unit community and with homes
starting in the low to mid-$400,000s,
they are expected to sell-out soon.
Additional projects by Taylor Morrison, one located at the former Montessori property at 560 Base Line Road and
another at 618 Base Line Road, are
presently on hold. Calls placed to the
builder inquiring about the cause of
delay have not been returned.
Grading has begun on the future site
of Meadow Park, a brand-new 95-unit
attached community by William Lyon
Homes. Located on Base Line Road and
Towne Avenue, the new neighborhood
will consist of eight townhome and
motor court designs as well as a recreation area with lap pool, barbecues and
cabanassomething not yet offered in
Claremonts newest residential developments. An interest list is currently forming for this development.
Two surplus properties owned by the
Claremont Unified School District
(CUSD) remain available, with at least
one showing promise of development.
National builder D.R. Horton has expressed interest in the former District
Service site located at 700 West Base
Line Road. With demolition of existing
structures on the property currently underway, the sale should be near completion.
Were working on it right now, said
CUSD Assistant Superintendent Lisa
Shoemaker. No closing date has been
set.
The possible sale of the former La
Puerta school site located at 2475 N.
Forbes Avenue also showed promise in
recent months, but a due diligence
agreement between CUSD and Brandy-

Following years of little or no growth in Claremont, a number of new home developments are near completion including the
first phase of D. R. Hortons Serrano, above, at the corner of Base Line Road and Mountain Avenue. The building boom has
slowed a bit, with several proposed projects now on hold. However, areas like the Base Line corridor have changed significantly.
wine Homes never came to fruition.

The amount they agreed to pay was
contingent on the feasibility of the project they wanted to do on the property,
explained Ms. Shoemaker. Unfortunately, it was determined the project
would not be feasible. We dont have
any immediate plans for that property.
Hotels eye south Claremont
development
orth Claremont isnt

the only part of town
seeing a surge in development. The southern portion
of the city welcomed a new
residential community as well
as the recent rebranding of several hotel properties in the area.
Ivy Walk by Olson Homes, located on

Indian Hill Boulevard and Vista Drive,
is approximately 90 percent complete.
All but one of the 19 detached singlefamily homes in this community have
been sold. If youre in the market, the remaining 3-bedroom plus loft and 2.5
baths home features 1,687 square feet of
living space. Priced to sell at $542,220,
the new home will be ready for move-in
next month.
Big things are coming for Hotel
Claremont, Howard Johnson and Claremont Lodge sites. According to the
citys Public Information Officer Bevin
Handel, the Planning Division is currently working in cooperation with the
owner of three separate hotels located on
both the north and south sides of the 10

Freeway.
Hotel Claremont, whose name was recently replaced with Motel 6, will include renovations to the rooms
throughout the motel to coincide with
the rebranding of this chain.
In addition, a new Marriot Springhill
Suites has been proposed to be located
south of the recently rebranded Motel 6,
and will likely include a pool and parking area with shared vehicular access off
of Indian Hill Boulevard. The plans are
currently in the preliminary phase of development.
This hotel will require a Conditional
Use Permit from the city, and the building will be reviewed by the citys Architectural Commission, explained Ms.
Handel. Community input will be a
vital portion of this process as this hotel
is adjacent to single-family residential
homes to the east and south. It is anticipated that a neighborhood meeting will
be held in the coming months.
The Howard Johnson hotel brand will
be replaced with Knights Inn.
Other projects of interest
dditional proposed
projects include properties along Foothill
Boulevard. A project approved
in 2008 for the former Griswolds property, located on the
northwest corner of Indian Hill
and Foothill, is being revised.
The 95 townhomes on either side of

Colby Circle will remain part of the
project, explains the citys Director of
Community Development Brian Desatnik. However, the conversion of the old
hotel wing is being changed to a new
35-unit townhome building, bringing the
project to a total of 130 units.
Claremont Star LP, the owner of the
property, is currently processing applications on these changes through the city.
A timeline on construction has not yet
been established.
The Claremont Commons, located on
the northwest corner of Monte Vista and
Foothill, is also on the citys to-do list.
The city is discussing this proposed
project with the city of Upland as it is
partly in Claremont and partly in Upland, says Mr. Desatnik. A formal application has not been submitted by the
developer.
Several proposed projects around the
city have stalled altogether.
Brandywine Homes had shown interest in two proposed residential projects,
one on Auto Center Drive and another at
735 S. Mills Avenue (City Blessings
Church). These projects are no longer
moving forward. Calls to the builder
seeking comment were not returned.
Also, a 13-unit townhome project at
365 W. San Jose Street approved by the
city in 2007 remains in limbo. The current property owner has listed the .71acre lot with accompanying project for
sale at $1,680,000.
Angela Bailey
CITY NEWS
Fallen tree limb temporarily closes Indian Hill
raffic near the Claremont Village

was diverted Monday as crews dealt
with a large tree limb that fell alongside Indian Hill Boulevard. Claremont police responded to the 500 block of Indian
Hill at around 9:30 a.m., closing the southbound lane between Harrison Avenue and
Sixth Street to allow Southern California
Edison (SCE) employees to evaluate the
situation.
The branch is resting on a steel cable between two

supporting poles, said Sergeant Robert Ewing. Were
waiting for the tree crew to arrive and remove the remaining branches.
Homeowner Cynthia Gordon has lived at the residence for 43 years and says while the 103-year-old
podocarpus provides wonderful shade and keeps her
home cool in the summer, its tremendous sizeabout
60 feethas been a growing concern.
Ive often worried about something like this happening, said Ms. Gordon. It was only supposed to grow
to be about 20 feet tall. Im just glad it didnt hurt anybody or land in my neighbors yard.
Often sold in nurseries, the podocarpus is native to
Africa and its dense canopy makes it a popular shade tree
in southern California. Its considered one of the cleanest trees in that leaf drop is almost non-existent, and the
species generally remains free of pests and disease.
At maturity, the podocarpus can reach 50 to 70 feet in
height and can expand as much as 20 to 30 feet in diameter.
According to an SCE employee on site, the broken
limb weighed an estimated 800 pounds and was resting
on both a telephone cable and an electric line. Since the
tree belongs to a resident and not the city, SCE initiated
the branch removal.
I just wonder whos going to get the bill for this, Ms.
Gordon pondered.
Angela Bailey

Police volunteers direct traffic on Monday after a fallen tree limb resting on telephone and electrical wires forced
the closure of Indian Hill Boulevard between Sixth Street and Harrison in Claremont. The closure, which only
affected the southbound lane, began at 10 a.m. and was cleared up by early afternoon.
Council tackles trees, priorities in two upcoming workshops
laremont city staff will present a tree policy

workshop to the city council on Tuesday, January 27 at 5 p.m. in the council chamber. Key
elements of the policy will be presented as well as information regarding tree removal and replacement
procedures, maintenance schedules and how the policy affects the condition of our urban forest.
The presentation will be followed by the regular
city council meeting, which begins at 6:30 p.m.
POLICE BLOTTER
Tuesday, January 13
Thieves who didnt want to face the
heat got out of the kitchen quick after
stealing stoves from two Claremont
homes. According to Lieutenant Mike
Ciszek, the unknown suspects used a pry
tool to force open a side window to a
home located on the 2900 block of
Rhodelia Avenue. Once inside the residence, the suspects stole a $460 white
Frigidaire stove and fled out the front
door. A second home on the 1000 block
of Butte Street was also burglarized, with
thieves breaking the kitchen window to
unlock it before entering the premises to
remove a new Whirlpool gas range valued at $540. The suspects fled both locations undetected.
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Its not unusual to see electric vehicles
on Claremont city streets, but this must
have been quite a sight. At about 10 p.m.,
James Jimenez entered Stater Bros. market and decided to take an electric shopping cart, intended for disable shoppers,
for a spin outside the store. The 24-yearold transient placed his dog in the basket
of the cart and traveled westbound on
Foothill Boulevard to the Shell gas station
before officers made contact with him.

Mr. Jimenez returned the shopping cart to
the store shortly thereafter. The business
declined to prosecute the suspect.
Wednesday, January 14
A whisky-lovin woman with a squid
inked on her bosom was arrested for
shoplifting. Barbara Smith entered Stater
Bros. grocery store around 11 a.m.,
walked immediately to the liquor aisle
and removed three bottles of Jack Daniels
from the shelf. A store employee witnessed the 51-year-old suspect place the
items in her purse before leaving the
store. The Pomona resident was confronted and detained by the store manager, who recovered the items from the
suspects purse. Ms. Smith then fled the
scene on foot, but was located a few minutes later and returned to the store by
Claremont police. Store employees positively identified Ms. Smith as the suspect
and a records check by police revealed
she had three outstanding warrants. She
was arrested and booked at Claremont
jail for shoplifting, possession of narcotic paraphernalia and the previous warrants.
The annual city council priorities workshop will

be held on Saturday, February 7 at 8 a.m., also in the
council chamber. During the workshop, the Claremont City Council will review progress made on the
councils 2014 priorities and outline priorities for
2015.
Both meetings are open to the public and will be
held in council chamber, 225 Second St., in the old
fire station at city hall.
Thursday, January 15
Toyota Sequoia owners beware,
thieves are targeting your vehicle. Two
separate incidents of vehicle tampering
occurred last week, with thieves removing the catalytic converters from cars
parked in Claremont. A 2003 white Toyota Sequoia was tampered with while
parked at Chaparral Elementary School
between 8 and 11:30 a.m. The thieves
used an unknown tool to remove both
emissions-control devices from the victims vehicle and fled the scene undetected. Another theft was reported shortly
thereafter on the 1500 block of North
Mills Avenue when a Claremont resident
discovered both catalytic converters on
his 2004 Toyota Sequoia had been stolen
while parked in the driveway of the residence. The vehicle alarm was not activated and the victim noticed nothing out
of the ordinary.
Saturday, January 17
A Newport Beach man came down
with a case of affluenza after Claremont police spotted him stumbling
through the Village. According to Lt.
Ciszek, Ian Schenkel was staggering
side-to-side outside Walters restaurant
around 2 a.m when an officer made contact with the 53-year-old as he was walking to his Rolls Royce. The officer de-
termined the Orange County man had

too much to drink and transported him to
Claremont jail for detoxification. While
in custody, Mr. Schenkel refused to exit
the patrol car and became uncooperative, repeatedly asking officers, Dont
you have anything better to do? He also
referred to female officers at the scene as
f**king b*tches. He later revealed he
was the CEO of a hundred f**king million dollar corporation and threatened
officers. Ill have all your f**king jobs
for this! He was booked for being drunk
and disorderly and later released without
charges.
Sunday, January 18
A 54-year-old man was transported to
a local hospital following a traffic collision. Los Angeles County Fire responded
to the call of a man passed out and possibly trapped on Indian Hill Boulevard
and Arrow Highway. The victims vehicle had collided with a center median,
taking out a one-way signpost in the
process. Responders determined the man
was not intoxicated, but may have had a
seizure. He was transported to Pomona
Valley Community Hospital for further
evaluation and treatment.
Angela Bailey
Claremonter sets out to amaze readers with his acrobatic past
laremont resident David Linden has

spent his life putting on a show. His
memoir, The Amazing Balancing
Man: My Life as an Acrobat, Circus Performer, Stunt Man and Comedian, is no
exception.
Its a story of determination, derring-do and the balancing act he performed, literally and figuratively, to
make his way in show business. The book, which was
released in October, is available through Amazon and
Xlibris.
Mr. Linden, 79, spent years performing hand-standing, plate-spinning and other hair-raising feats, often
perched at a perilous height. He joined in circuses as
Davey the Balancing Clown and toured the western
hemisphere with the Harlem Globetrotters, joined by a
special assistant, his late wife Nancy. And, at the height
of the early 70s health craze, he perfected his skills at
the legendary Muscle Beach, hob-nobbing with fitness
icons like Jack LaLanne and Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Jack LaLanne was amazing, Mr. Linden said. He
would be doing handstands on the bars. He would say,
Im going to go for a swim, and he would pull a boat
while doing it.
Even a balancing man cant fight gravity. Age and the
wear-and-tear of an athletic life have grounded Mr. Linden, who ruefully says, Getting old sucks. But hes determined to live life to the fullest. He works out at The
Claremont Club and enjoys betting on horses, and he has
been honing a comedy act at Flappers Comedy Club in
the Claremont Packinghouse. I try to keep busy and love
what I do, he said.
He hopes to land a spot on a talk show where he can
share his story and promote healthy living.
I talk about physical fitness a lot, he said. You have
to exercise, eat right and have a sense of humor.
He feels his book is timely because, with the popularity of Cirque du Soleil, the world has gained a new appreciation for acrobatic exploits.
Still, a lot of people dont understand the work that
goes into it, Mr. Linden said.
Growing up in New York in the 1950s, Mr. Linden
was athletic kid who was always was always up for a
challenge. When he saw a young man doing tricks on the
diving board at the public pool, somersaulting from a

Claremont resident David Linden credits Claremont Club CEO Mike Alpert with providing support over the last
year as he wrote his book, The Amazing Balancing Man. Mr. Linden started out performing in fairs and amusement parks in New York when he was just 16 and came to the Los Angeles area in 1970.
handstand into the water, he had to meet him.

The daredevil, Ron Weichold, was a gymnast as well
as a competitive diver. Under his tutelage, Mr. Linden
became adept at handstands. They began working out together along with aspiring bodybuilder Vince Fay.
Before long, Mr. Linden and his partner had picked up
some more performers. A booking agent spotted the
group, called The Acros, and began getting them gigs.
They had just hit their stride when work and family commitments sidelined them.
I decided to go on my own, Mr. Linden wrote. That
way I didnt have to depend on anybody but myself, and
I could follow my dreams.
In between shifts as a salesman, Mr. Linden worked
out his own act, hand-balancing using props including a
seven-foot-high platform, shaped like a drum, on which
he could stand. When his oldest brother Harvey took a

job in Van Nuys, he convinced Mr. Linden to join him in
California. He would be close to Hollywood, the heart
of show business!
He got a job as a salesman and then headed for Muscle Beach, which in 1970 was a mecca for weightlifters,
gymnasts and acrobats.
It was like a three ring circus! There was one-hand
balancing, head-to-head balancing, foot juggling, people
on teeter boards with girls flying in the air in swan position and being caught by a guy, tumbling, adagio lifts,
and on and on, he wrote. It was quite a show.
He booked some performance dates and then lined up
a date of a different kind.
ACROBAT/continues on page 21
GSW response to city lawsuit: dismiss the action altogether
olden State Water

Company has filed its
response to an eminent
domain lawsuit brought forth by
the city of Claremont last
month, asking the court to dismiss the action altogether or for
a jury to show them the money.
In the 102-page response, filed in Los
Angeles Superior Court on January 15,
Golden State contends that because Claremonts system is part of a larger system
owned by them, severing it will damage
the remainder of the larger property.
The San Dimas-based water company
lists 16 claims to back up its request for
dismissal, among them assertions that the
city failed to properly appraise the value of
the assets and that the city of Claremont is
attempting to provide water service outside its borders, specifically within the
cities of Pomona, Upland, Montclair and
an unincorporated area within Los Ange-
les County.
Claremonts purported attempt to provide water outside the city limits is in reference to the second of two Resolutions of
Necessity (Resolution No. 2014-88)
adopted by Claremonts City Council on
November 25, 2014 and available for review on the citys website. At that time,
Golden States attorney George Soneff
submitted objections to the resolutions before councils adoption.
In its response, Golden State also contends that the city failed to provide adequate notice of the November 25 hearing
and that the Resolutions of Necessity
adopted by the city were invalid because
they were influenced or affected by gross
abuse of discretion in that their adoptions
were arbitrary or capricious or entirely
lacking in evidentiary support.
Following the adoption of the Resolutions of Necessity, the city filed a 43-page
eminent domain complaint in Los Angeles Superior Court on December 9, serving Golden State with its lawsuit on December 15.
The water company had 30 days to file

its response.
According to a press release issued by
the city, Claremonts legal team is reviewing the challenge and will prepare
for the legal proceedings to follow.
In all matters of ongoing litigation, the
city refrains from commenting on the contents of the case. The city will continue to
inform the public on the water system acquisition process.
The fight for ownership of the Claremont District Water System is expected to
be a long one, with the upcoming months
ahead dedicated to discovery for the case.
Part of that process is to learn more
about the Claremont District Water System, says John Holloway, one of several
attorneys representing the city of Claremont. At such time, the city may get a
further appraisal of the water system as
part of the litigation process as more information becomes available.
In an eminent domain case, its not unusual for the government to deposit probable compensation upon filing the com-
plaint and then seek an order for early

possession of the property based on its
deposit. The owner can withdraw the deposit and still be able to claim greater
compensation, but withdrawal of the deposit waives all defenses of objections to
the taking. Although the city has not yet
elected to deposit probable compensation,
the possibility isnt off the table.
The city may contemplate doing so in
the future but has not filed to take possession at this time, says Mr. Holloway.
What both parties can anticipate is a
lengthy fight for ownership of the Claremont water system.
The case will go through several
phases, said Mr. Soneff, the first of
which will be Judge Fruin scheduling a
status conference to see where we are in
the case.
As of press time, no future hearing dates
have been set.
To read Golden States full response to
the citys lawsuit, visit the COURIER
website at www.claremont-courier.com
Angela Bailey
Grandma babysits
by Jan Wheatcroft
ucky me, I became a grandma

when I least expected it. In fact, babies were far from my mind when
my youngest son, Zachary, and his girlfriend announced their impending parenthood. Most of my friends had passed
through that stage and their grandchildren
were grown, many with children of their
own.
I was really blessed when my kids invited me to be
present at the delivery. They live in San Francisco and I
flew up when Lori went into labor. The hospital experience was wonderful. All the nurses were so kind and
helpful and the atmosphere was relaxed. My son stayed
in the room the entire time, which was longer than we
had expected. The birth was a great experience for me
and seeing the baby arrive and being a part of it was
wonderful. I even got to hold her soon after her birth.
And, yes, it was a she and her name is Violet, the sweetest flower ever. Is that a grandmothers raving?
Since Zachary and Lori are both from Claremont,
their family connections are here and they come down
fairly often. That means I can enjoy watching Violet
grow and change. The kids are amazing parents, relaxed
and easygoing and totally enjoying each step in Violets
development, which is going by so quickly.
Each time they come to Claremont, they spend time
at my tiny home so I have enjoyed watching her rolling
over, sitting up, crawling and standing, getting lots of
teeth, smiling, clapping, chatting away and, now, trying
to walk. She is a great eater, something that my boys
were not. I feel that she recognizes me, but perhaps it is
my red glasses that she remembers. She usually stays at
her other grandparents house where there is lots of
room and good babysitting. I had not offered to babysit
Volunteers needed for

homeless count
The city of Claremont will be participating in the 2015 Greater Los Angeles
Homeless Count in partnership with the
Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority.
Claremont city staff is currently recruiting volunteers to assist with this com-
(me alone with Violet) because I had to admit to myself

(and finally to my son) that I was just plain scared. This
was not my child. She belonged to someone else. What
if something happened? What if I couldnt comfort her?
What if I was a babysitter failure?
Then came the big day when Lori was visiting with
Violet. Zac had stayed home to work. Lori wanted to go
to an exercise class and asked me if I would mind being
with Violet for an hour or so. Such a small request and,
yet for me, a major step in being a grandmother not yet
realized. Of course, I said yes.
Lori and Violet arrived with her stroller, some food
and drink, a few favorite chewy, squeaky toys and a
change of clothing. She rolled around and crawled on
my floor and smiled and chatted showing her small
teeth, and was as sweet and cheerful as ever. Then Lori
went to the door and prepared to leave I picked Violet
up and we waved good-bye, and thats when it began to
slide downhill.
Violets face crumpled and she began to cry. I held
her and rocked her but she pushed me away and tried to
get down. I offered her food, usually well-received, and
then a bottle but both were rejected. She just howled.
So I decided that perhaps a walk with the stroller
would calm her down and I tried to get her into her
jacket as she wiggled and waved her arms miserably. In
my haste, I forgot to grab the bottle or some of her favorite toys to hold onto or to chew. I popped her into the
stroller, one of the newer types with fancy hooks and
OUR TOWN
munity effort. Volunteers will meet at the
Joslyn Center, 660 N. Mountain Ave., at 8
p.m. on Tuesday, January 27 to receive
training, maps, materials and assignments.
Teams of two to four volunteers will then
Yoga frogs.
snaps. I am very old school, from a time when a buckle

looked like a buckle and worked like a buckle. This was
new school, where things slide into hidden, slick holes
and so while Violet howled, I tried to push her arms into
straps and find out just where the straps clicked into.
Finally ready to go, I couldnt get the chair to move. I
had locked it and now had no idea how to unlock it. I
felt so inadequate and feeble. Finally, the lock snapped
forward and we were off. A howling child, a desperate
grannie shouting, Lets go to Buddhamouse and see
my friend, Charlotte. It is so nice there. Off to see Charlotte... Pure babble while we jogged down the street.
I pulled into the shop, stroller and unhappy baby, and
luckily Charlotte leaned over and cooed at Violet and
handed her a blue wooden doll from her childrens play
toy area. Violet took it and began to gnaw it and quieted
down. Bliss.
After a short period of quiet, we said our goodbyes
and began the walk back home. After a few minutes,
she began to whimper and kept chatting and singing and
pushing and hoping to jog her out of her unhappiness.
Once homeand after a short struggle with snaps,
toggles and buckleswe got back into the house and,
before she could cry, I popped the bottle into her mouth
and held her in my arms on my lap and as she drank her
milk, her eyes closed. When Lori arrived back, it
seemed to be a lovely, peaceful situation. Then, Violet
awoke, saw her mommy and smiled a huge grin, showing off those sweet little teeth. Happily, the visit ended
with pleasant rolling on the floor and some active
crawling.
Alls well that ends well, one could say. Violet was
not damaged. Lori had some active time to herself. I
had babysat for one hour and 15 minutes and survived,
shaken not stirred. Hopefully, as she grows, we will
bond more and she will recognize me as a positive person in her life and will be happy to have adventures
with me. For my part, I find her simply the most amazing child.
be deployed to count specific blocks

within Claremont. No walking is required,
as Claremont routes will be counted from
a private vehicle. It is estimated that each
team will spend two to three hours in the
field.
The data gathered during the count will
be used to determine how resources and
services are provided throughout the Los
Angeles area. Those interested in participating may visit the registration website
at www.theycountwillyou.org to register
as a volunteer. List Claremont as your affiliation if you would like to be assigned
as a volunteer in the city.
For information, contact Lauren Marshall at (909) 399-5356 or at lmarshall@ci.claremont.ca.us.
Traffic concerns
[The following letter was sent to the
Claremont City Council with a copy forwarded for publication.]
Dear Claremont City Council:
One of the most fundamental tasks of
our police department is traffic enforcement. It is my opinion that the streets in
this town are becoming less and less safe
due to lack of traffic enforcement on the
part of our police department.
I live in the Village, and I jog and
walk through the Village nearly every
day. I can honestly say that nearly every
time I am out and about, I observe drivers breaking traffic lawsmostly these
are drivers who seem to believe Village
stop signs are merely a suggestion, and
not required. I often observe people who
slowly roll through stop signs at intersections, and others who ignore stop
signs, even red lights, altogether.
In the past month, I have nearly been
hit by cars three times, always while
crossing at intersections with stop signs
and marked crosswalks. It has happened
twice in the past weekboth of these incidents occurred at the intersection of
Bonita and Berkeley, right next to the
police department!
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curred so close to the police department

serves as a strong warning that too many
people driving in our community show a
blatant disregard not only for our traffic
laws, but also the public safety of our
citizens. Along with scaring me, these
incidents have made me angry! And I
dont believe I am the only one out there
who is experiencing these types of
pedestrian safety issues.
This is not the first time I have written
to the council about my concern for
pedestrian safety. In this day and age,
too many drivers are staring at their
phones instead of watching the road.
Two years ago, I brought this issue to the
attention of the council and the police
chief. At the time, I was told by the latter
that budget cuts had affected the amount
of funding he could dedicate towards
traffic enforcement. That was not an acceptable answer then, and it is not acceptable now.
A more serious approach to traffic enforcement is sorely needed in the Village
and, I suspect, throughout the city.
As a local resident and member of the
citys Traffic and Transportation Commission, I urge you to get our traffic enforcement efforts in line before tragedy
strikes. I see evidence of lots of money
being spent in and around our police department, and I hear about the desire to
have a new police facility built at the
city yard on Monte Vista Avenue. I
would urge citizens not to approve of
spending another dime on projects like
these until we can document that our police department is putting forth a much
stronger effort towards traffic safety.
It is time to make our streets safer for
everyone, especially pedestrians. Claremont is a dedicated walking and biking

community. With that in mind, it is my
opinion that our police department needs
to get more serious about traffic enforcement before someone needlessly loses
their life.
Miles Bennett
Claremont
College creep
Dear Editor:
I hate the Claremont Colleges. Well,
mainly I hate the presence of the Colleges
and the impact they have on life in the Village. Let me count the ways:
1) I hate the constant construction undertaken primarily by Pomona College
and Claremont-McKenna College. Its
noisy, dirty and its a huge pain in the rear
for anyone who walks, cycles or drives on
Sixth Street or down College. Currently,
theres not just the construction of Millikan Lab that interferes with travel but
curb cuts on the opposite side of College,
undertaken simultaneously with that construction project, make it impossible to
walk down College without zig-zagging
if you want to use the sidewalks going
north or south. Otherwise, you have to
walk in the street.
In addition, Sixth Street beyond the
Pomona campus is being impacted by a
huge project undertaken by Claremont
McKenna. Traveling east on Foothill, you
have to dodge vehicles working on the
Harvey Mudd campus. Moreover, the
construction is never-ending. I wish there
was some way to impose a moratorium
on it for, say, two years. When was the last
time there were no construction projects
going on that impacted life on the streets
around the Colleges?
2) I hate the environmental impact of
all this construction. Currently, theres a
sign on the corner of Sixth and College
boasting of the consideration for the environment represented in the Millikan
project. Ha! Whats the carbon footprint
for the destruction of the old building, disposing of all that material? How much
carbon is used in the concrete alone thats
going into the new building? And, how
long will this building be in place before
some wealthy donor decides that they
need to be immortalized on another version of the building, thus resulting in the
destruction of the building now being
constructed?
3) I hate the manner in which the Colleges, again, particularly Pomona, are encroaching into neighborhoods not just
west of College, but west of Yale. Theyre
buying up old motor court apartment
complexes and homes and turning them
into housing for faculty, staff and graduate
students. The Colleges are getting closer
and closer to Indian Hill, if they havent
crossed it already. Granted, they often do
a fine job of restoring the properties they
buy, such as the complex on the southwest
corner of Eighth and Yale. But institutional ownership changes the character of
a neighborhood. Often, residents are more
temporary than they would be if a home
or apartment complex stayed in the hands
of a family or non-institutional owner.
And while neighbors sometimes benefit
from the revitalization of a property, it can
have a negative impact on a neighborhood
as individuals have a hard time competing with the deep pockets of the Colleges.
4) I sometimes hate the students, mindlessly walking out in the streets around the
Colleges, seemingly oblivious to the fact
that they live in a neighborhood. A neighborhood is a place where people live,
where many look out for each other in a
reciprocal fashion. That doesnt seem to
the be the case with the students. I wish
they paid more attention to the needs of
drivers traveling down College and across
Sixth Street. Try crossing the streets in
groups, rather than lolly-gagging across
like a herd of sheep. Wake up! You are not
alone in this world.
I know the Colleges provide benefits to
the communityalthough not so much in
the form of taxes because, last time I
checked, the Colleges pay few taxes to the
city. However, their presence has helped
make Claremont the kind of town it is, a
town where people value the arts and education and debate the issues and are concerned about the people who live herea
place where theres a vibrant community
of mom-and-pop businesses. And, quite
obviously, the Colleges were here before
many of us came to town. But I would
like to see the Colleges and the town government re-think how each entity interacts
with the other. If nothing else, city planning and the Colleges building and development departments need to better
coordinate their activities.
Claremont shouldnt be just a vessel for
the Colleges to use in any way they see
fit. Very grouchily yours,
Denise Spooner
Claremont
The Claremont Energy Challenge

by Devon Hartman
ts officialClaremont has been accepted into the Georgetown University Energy Prize competition
(GUEP.org) for the opportunity to win a
$5 million prize! Having successfully
completed a rigorous application process,
Claremont (the only city accepted within
Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside,
Santa Barbara and Orange counties) will
compete against 50 other cities nationwide to save the most energy.
The goal is to reduce energy use on homes, municipal buildings and K-12 schools over the next two
years and, at the same time, create the most innovative and replicable initiatives that will provide leadership in energy-efficiency to other cities throughout
the country. In a strategic partnership with Sustainable Claremont and the city of Claremont, our Claremont Home Energy Retrofit Project (CHERP) will
lead an all-inclusive, city-wide effortThe Claremont Energy Challengeto educate and involve all
of our 13,000 households in the multiple benefits of
energy-efficiency, using every energy-efficient measure from simple things like behavioral changes and
LED lightbulbs to major retrofits. We will connect
residents to resources, rebates, financing and grants to
make energy retrofitting even more affordable, easy
and fun.
Demystifying
SUSTAINABILITY
Recognizing the strategic importance of energy-efficiency to our local and regional economies, Claremont adopted ambitious energy reduction goals in its
Sustainable City Plan, providing early regional leadership and garnering several awards to date in this
economically and environmentally important initiative.
With 80 percent of energy used in our city being
consumed by the residential sector, CHERPs strategy
is to focus on educating and involving residential
building owners in the available energy retrofitting
methods, resources and benefits. Knowing many of
those homeowners also own businesses and factories
and work in office buildings where the same methods
and principles apply, the benefits will be two-fold.
CHERPs successes to date in Claremont were in
part responsible for Claremonts inclusion in the competition. They have already demonstrated an impressive array of benefits to the city including millions of
dollars of energy savings for over 250 households as
well as a dramatic increase in comfort, indoor airquality, property values and local jobs.
CHERP and Sustainable Claremont are currently
partnering with more than 50 local community organizations in order to reach every neighborhood and demographic in the city with this opportunity. We are
working with student interns at all seven Claremont

Colleges, several institutes and the Claremont Unified
School District to foster a true Town and Gown collaboration, placing students at the center of this educational opportunity.
At the Draper Center, we have created CHERP
Unity, an initiative focused on environmental justice
issues that will make sure all ages, races, demographics and income levels are included and alerted to
available resources. The Claremont Chamber of Commerce, the American Institute of Architects, The Energy Network, the DOE Better Buildings Residential
Energy Network, local real estate brokers, the Claremont COURIER, the Interfaith Sustainability Council, Pilgrim Place and the League of Women
Votersto mention just a few organizationsare all
on board to help Claremont win this prize.
We need your help. We are currently forming our
board of directors and board of advisors to help guide
this project over the next two years. If you or your organization would like to participate, or if you have
questions, contact either Alexis Reyes, coordinator at
Sustainable Claremont, by email at coordinator@sustainableclaremont.org or Devon Hartman, executive
director of CHERP and The Claremont Energy Challenge at Devon@CHERP.net.
Demystifying Sustainability is a project of Sustainable Claremont (sustainableclaremont.org). Follow them on Facebook at
facebook.com/sustainableclaremont and on Twitter at #Green
Claremont, and consider becoming a member.
Raymond H. Marmolejo
OBITUARIES
Loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather

Raymond H. Marmolejo, a longtime
West Covina resident, died on Saturday,
January 17, 2015. He was 82.
He was born on October 20, 1932 in
Van Nuys, the third child in a family of
five boys and three girls. The family
moved to Montebello before settling in
East Los Angeles.
Young Raymond was a well-behaved
and mechanically-minded boy, who enjoyed assembling intricate airplane models that his mother would hang from the
living room ceiling. He met his wife of 62
years, Dolores Lola Vasquez, when he
was 11 and she was 9. She and his sister
Rosie were good friends and he would
tease her about her clothes and glasses.
Apparently, the adage that boys only tease
the girls they like is true, because they began dating when she was 14 and he was
16.
Lola wanted to have a big family when
she got older. Raymond was so caring
with his four younger sisters, it was obvious he would make a great father. It
didnt hurt that he was handsome and always dressed sharply. Because she was so
young, she kept their budding romance a
secret for a year. She would tell her
mother she was going to the movies with
Rosie and instead go out with Raymond.
Favorite dates included trips to the beach,
to a museum or to Knotts Berry Farm,
which was free at the time. There, they
would sit on a covered wagon and listen
to live music.
With the Korean War raging, Mr. Marmolejo was inducted into the Army when
he was 20. He married Dolores on January 3, 1953, nine days before he was due
to report for duty and just a week after her
18th birthday. She wore a blue dress she
borrowed from a friend for the ceremony,
which was held at the house of the Justice
of the Peace in Montebello. Being that
they were just starting out, they didnt

have much money. They celebrated afterwards by sharing a chili dog.
Mr. Marmolejo was released with an
honorable discharge that March after it
was discovered he had a torn tendon. He
returned home and began working for a
company that manufactured bathroom
fixtures. When that company went out of
business, he took a position with OKeefe
and Merritt, a company that manufactured stoves. After a layoff in 1958, he got
a job at Continental Can. He was hired on
as a temporary employee during a flu epidemic, but they liked him so much they
hired him permanently. By the time he retired from the company in 1981 at the age
of 49, he was a Class A machine maintainer.
Mrs. Marmolejo got her wish of having
a large family. In December of 1953, she
and Raymond welcomed the first of eight
children, a daughter named Margaret. The
family grew quickly with the addition of
five boys and two more girls. Mr. Marmolejo was a patient father and a big help
around the house. When he was found doing dishes, he would joke that he had
been caught doing womens work. Still,

he never hesitated to clean up or cook. An
intuitive mechanic who always said,
Anything can be fixed, he also kept the
household appliances in ship-shape order. For the Marmolejos, family came
first and that included longtime friends
who became like family. Company was
always welcome, and few people left
without a hot meal and a cup of coffee.
After his retirement, Mr. Marmolejo
supplemented his pension by fixing cars.
He could fix any problem with any
model. He loved cars, Mrs. Marmolejo
said. It was more of an instinct. He always knew what to do. He repaired an
endless array of friends and family members cars and kept his own automobiles
in perfect condition.
A week before he died, he fixed the water-pump on his blue three-quarter ton
Spirit of 76 Bicentennial GMC truck.
He doted on his grandchildren and, later,
on his great-grandchildren, and taught his
grandson Brian how to fix cars. His
garage was his headquarters, housing
every tool imaginable, hung neatly from
pegboards.
When he wasnt tinkering with cars, he
enjoyed repairing and painting garden
statuary, watching the Military and History channels and playing Dr. Mario on
Nintendo, a game he proudly beat. He

made a mean salsa, often using his own
homegrown tomatoes, and relished acquiring shoes and flashlights, insisting
you could never have too many of either
item.
Mr. Marmolejo had a gift for contentment. He always spoke with satisfaction
of the career he had forged at Continental Can and always felt he had lucked out
by winning Dolores heart. He will be
deeply missed by his family.
He was predeceased by his sons,
David, Vincent and Raymond Jr. He is
survived by his wife, Dolores; by his children, Margaret, Casey, Danny, Rose, Elizabeth and Martin; by his sisters, Rosie,
Virginia, Josie and Lindy; and by his
grandchildren, Jenifer, Brian, Philip,
Emily, Heather, Jennifer Lynn, Brittany,
Dakota, Natasha, Milena and Loran. He
also leaves six great-grandchildren and
countless nieces, nephews and friends.
A viewing will be held on Sunday, January 25 at 5 p.m. followed by a Rosary at
7 p.m. at the Hillside Chapel at Rose Hills
Memorial Park, 3888 Workman Mill
Road in Whittier. Funeral services for Mr.
Marmolejo will be held on Monday, January 26 at 11 a.m., also in Rose Hills Hillside Chapel.
Douglas Dowell
Douglas Dowell, a longtime Claremont resident and Cal Poly Pomona
professor, died on Wednesday, January
14, 2015. He was 90.
Services will be held on Thursday,
January 29 at 11 a.m. in the chapel at
Clairemont Mortuary, 4266 Mount
Abernathy Ave. in San Diego. Military
honors will be presented immediately

following the ceremony at Miramar
National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Drive
in San Diego.
A full obituary on Mr. Dowell will
be featured in a future edition of the
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OBITUARIES
Longtime real estate broker

Longtime businesswoman Fern
Spaulding died peacefully in her sleep
after a long convalescence on January
11, 2015. She was 88 years old.
Mrs. Spaulding was the owner-broker of Spaulding Real Estate in Claremont for more than 25 years. She was
well-known and liked by local business

leaders and took pride in helping to
maintain the look, feel and charm of
Claremont that many still enjoy today.
Mrs. Spaulding was preceded in
death by her husband of 58 years,
Browning Spaulding. She leaves be-
hind four children, Max Spaulding of

Upland, Darrienne Martin of Palm
Desert, Debra Spaulding of Upland and
Kimberly Spaulding of Claremont. She
was the proud grandmother of three and
a great-grandmother of one. She will be
greatly missed by all those she touched
throughout her career and by her family

and friends, who deeply loved her.
Services were held in the Chapel at
Forest Lawn in Covina on Wednesday,
January 21. Donations may be made to
your favorite charity in Ferns name.
Rose Lake
Loving wife, mother and grandmother
Rose Marie Cissy Lake died
peacefully on January 16, 2015. She
was 90.
She was born on March 12, 1924 in
Evanston, Illinois. She and her husband
of 62 years, WilliamS. Bill Lake,
moved to southern California in 1950.
Following her husbands death, she
moved to Las Vegas, Nevada.
Mrs. Lake is survived by her siblings, Franny Anderson of Princeton,

Illinois, Jimmy Borst of Phoenix, Arizona, Bobby Borst of McHenry, Illinois
and Henry Borst of Roundhill, Kentucky; her children, Scott Lake (Diane),
Tony Lake (Kathie), Sally Lake and
Jeff Ockunzzi; and her grandchildren,
Scott Lake (Laura), Terri Bartlett
(Sam), Tricia Davis (Durell), Elizabeth

Lake and Rebecca Lake. She also
leaves four great-grandchildren and
countless nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in
Cissys memory may be made to St.
Michaels Abbey, 19292 El Toro Road,
Silverado, California 92676-9710. For
information, call (949) 858-0222.
Barbara
McAlister
Barbara Jane McAlister, a longtime resident of

Pomona and Claremont, died on January 18, 2015.
She was 96. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, January 27 at 1 p.m. at Oak Park Cemetery in
Claremont. A full account of Mrs. McAlisters life
will be featured in a future edition of the COURIER.
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Public art banner competition

winners announced
Claremont city staff recently announced the winners
of the annual public art banner competition. Entrants
were asked to submit a 10-inch by 21-inch color design
reflecting the theme of Enjoy Claremont. The actual
size of the final banners will be 20-inches by 42-inches
and they will be hung on Village light poles throughout
the month of April.
This years student winners are Riya Wiesner, 10,
Sycamore School; Lily Miller, 11, Chaparral School;
Aro Kim, 13, El Roble Intermediate; Ain Kim, 14,
Claremont High School (CHS); Jinghan (Hannah)
Huang, 15, CHS; Hayli Cuevas, 16, CHS; Winnie Lee,
16, CHS; Aric Quijada Silvas, 17, CHS. Adult winners
include Naomi Howland, Seung Noung Woo and Florence Edi.
Melissa Vollaro, human services manager for the
city, said the 11 winning banners will join an estimated
150 banners previously selected from the competition.
Selected artists will receive a $250 award and will be
provided with a canvas banner on which to paint their
original artwork. Congratulations to all the winners!
Democratic Club tackles the

environment at next meeting
The Democratic Club of Claremont will hold its
monthly members meeting on Monday, January 26 at
7 p.m. The program will be on the environment with a
talk led by Char Miller, WM Keck professor of environmental analysis at Pomona College.
Mr. Miller is the author of On the Edge: Water, Immigration and Politics in the Southwest; Death Valley National Park: A History, and also Seeking the
Greatest Good: The Conservation Legacy of Gifford Pinchot. His forthcoming work includes Amer-
OUR TOWN
icas National Forests (with photographer Tim
Palmer) and he co-edited Forest Conservation in the
Anthropocene.
The presentation, entitled Some Say the World Will
End in Fire: Planetary Health and the Anthropocene,
will explore some of the elemental and existential challenges we face in a climate-disrupted world by focusing several key areasforests, water, energy and on
the rise of new strategies and tactics designed to insure
a more sustainable future. The talk will begin at 7 p.m.,
followed by an important business meeting for members of the Democratic Club. The meeting will be held
at Porter Hall on the Pilgrim Place campus.
Pilgrim Place Centennial: concert of classic spirituals celebrating MLK

As part of its Centennial Celebration, Pilgrim Place
will present The Albert McNeil Jubilee Singers in a
concert of classic spirituals and dramatic spoken words
memorializing the ministry of the Rev. Martin Luther
King, Jr.
The event will take place in the sanctuary of the
Claremont United Church of Christ at 233 W. Harrison
Ave., Claremont, on Saturday, January 24 at 3:15 p.m.
This is a free community event.
Residents of Pilgrim Place, and guests from many
faith traditions attending this event, were integral parts
of justice movements in dozens of countries across the
globe. Many continue dedicating themselves to the ongoing civil rights struggles in America. Pilgrim Place
residents Rev. Dr. James and Dr. Louilyn Hargett, will
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be honored at this concert for their lifetime contribution

to the civil rights movement and their close relations
with both Dr. King and Dr. McNeil, the founder of the
Jubilee Singers. The Rev. Dr. Art Cribbs, executive director of CLUE-California (Clergy and Laity United
for Economic Justice), will present that tribute.
Since 1968, the McNeil Jubilee Singers, based in
Los Angeles, have focused worldwide attention on the
vast body of African-American folk music and are
among the most well-reviewed singing ensembles in
their tradition.
A reception will follow the performance. A voluntary offering will be invited. This concert is co-sponsored by the Pan African Seminarian Association of
Claremont School of Theology and the Claremont Interfaith Council.
With Candlelights Buddy,

musical appreciation is sure to
come your way
The Candlelight Pavilion is presenting Buddy:
The Buddy Holly Story, a musical celebration of one
of the greatest rock n roll legends of all time, now
through February 22.
Shows are held on Thursday, Friday and Saturday
evenings, with seating at 6 p.m. and curtain at 8 p.m.,
and on Sunday evenings with seating at 5 p.m. and
curtain at 7 p.m. Matinees are held on Saturdays and
Sundays, with seating at 11 a.m. and curtain at 12:45
p.m. Admission is $64 to $73 for evening shows; $58
to $65 for matinees and $30 to $35 for kids.
The Candlelight Pavilion is located at 455 W.
Foothill Blvd. in Claremont. For tickets and information, visit the box office, call (909) 626-1254, ext. 1
or visit www.candlelightpavilion.com.
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New game with European roots rolls into Claremont
little piece of Europe was unveiled in Claremonts June Vail

Park on Sunday, January 18.
What used to be an abandoned equestrian
facility has turned into a ptanque paradise, thanks to the Claremont Senior Program and some very active residents.
Opening day for the games consisted of both ptanque (pronounced pay-tonk) veterans and newcomers, with approximately 80 curious guests ready to
participate.
The peculiar European game came to be in 1907
and since then has grown to be one of the most
prominent French pastimes, spreading in popularity
throughout the world. Since 1958, the international
governing body of ptanque, also known as Fdration Internationale de Ptanque et Jeu Provenal, has
monitored, shared this pursuit and grown to have approximately 600,000 members in over 52 countries.
The game is often compared to bocce ball but, for
those unfamiliar with the game, can also be easily
compared to a life-size version of marbles.
In the game, opponents throw hollow metal balls
towards a smaller wooden ball called a cochonnet
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Nan Reger of Claremont is a first-time player who
clearly got into the spirit of the game. After the 64 people in attendance received 30 minutes of practice and
instruction, they divided up into smaller groups to
play the game.
COURIER photos/Peter Weinberger

Before the petanque game could begin, new players of all ages had to learn the rules and
how to throw the ball correctly. Here, they all retrieve their ball after a practice throw.
ATRIGHT: Claremonter Joe Donhauser lets loose during a petanque practice session at Vail
Park Sunday. The group meets every Sunday at the park.
Instructor Michael Baughn shows a group of new players how the game is played and
demonstrate handy throwing techniques before play actually begins. There were 64 people who signed up to play through a joint effort of Ben and Karen Bull and the city of
Claremont.
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from a designated spot on the arena outlined

by a small circle. Whoever gets the ball closest to the cochonnet gets one point. The
game continues until a player reaches 13 and
wins the game. A more detailed set of rules
can be found on usapetanque.org.
The new ptanque arena is currently home
to a group of people just playing to enjoy
their time. However, these budding athletes
hope to have the game and location grow in
popularity and to establish their own club.
Having played the game for more than 10
years, traveled for tournaments in Florida
and often commuting from ptanque clubs in
Los Angeles and Palm Desert, Ben and
Karen Bull began their mission to bring ptanque to Claremont months ago. With the
help of the Joslyn Center, they were able to
make it happen.
They hope to get enough interest in the
game in order to build their own club and
one day host a regional competition at the
Claremont arena.
Though it is a city program and put on
under the auspices of the Claremont Senior
Program, all are welcome to join in their
games, which are held on Sundays from 1 to
Petanque players get two chances to throw

the boule (ball) each game. Experts will say,
however, it's important to hold only one
boule at a time while throwing.
4 p.m. No special attire is necessary and

equipment and lessons are available for anyone who needs it.
Ptanque reaches a full spectrum of people, Mr. Bull explained. It can break barriers between people of different backgrounds
and can be played from birth to deathits
not a discriminatory game.
For more information about Claremont
Ptanque, call (909) 399-5488 or email
claremontpetanque@gmail.com.
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Friday, January 23 through Saturday, January 31
CALENDAR
YOUR WEEK IN 9 DAYS
January
Friday
istration is required: dance.pomona.edu.

Pomona Colleges Pendleton Dance Center, 210 E. Second St., Claremont.
23 January
PRESENCE IN PERFORMANCE
Pomona College Dance Program. Presentation: Quiet Eye Training with Joan Vickers in the Rose Hills Theatre, Smith
Campus Centerbring lunch 12:15 to 1:05
p.m. Workshop: The Art of Breathing with
Jessica Wolf in the Pendleton Dance Center, Upper Studio 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Workshop: Motion in Stillness with Erik Bendix
in the Pendleton Dance Center, Upper Studio 4 to 6 p.m. All events are free, but reg-
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SOWING, SEEDING & PLANTING A

free workshop at Grow Native Nursery, covering proper planting techniques for a thriving native plant garden. Ages 15 and older.
10 to 11 a.m. Rancho Santa Ana Botanic
Gardens Grow Native Nursery, 1500 N.
College Ave., Claremont. (909) 625-8767.
CLAREMONT SYMPHONYS Concert for Young People featuring George
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a show at Bridges Auditorium.
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Kleinsingers beloved classic, Tubby the

Tuba. Les Woodson will play the tuba and
Philip Nash will narrate. Also on the program are the winners of the Claremont
Youth Symphony Concerto Competition.
Kyra Madunich will play the Flute Concerto No. 1, 1st movement by Mozart. The
1st movement of Max Bruchs Violin Concerto will be played by Talia Knecht, and
Juan Alvarez will play the Trumpet Concerto by Alexander Artunian. 10:30 to
11:30 a.m. Bridges Hall of Music, 150 E.
Fourth St., Claremont. (909) 596-5979.
ALBERT MCNEIL JUBILEE
SINGERS As part of Pilgrim Places
centennial celebrations, the world-traveling Albert McNeil Jubilee Singers will
present a program remembering the
struggles for freedom, justice, equality
and peace around the world in which
many Pilgrim Place residents were
deeply involved. It will also specifically
recognize Pilgrim Place residents the
Rev. Dr. Jim and Dr. Louilyn Hargett for
their civil rights contributions and role in
SCLC, and their decades of close relations with Dr. McNeil and Dr. King. See
amjsla.org for a description of this famous group of singers. The event will be
free with an optional offering all of
which will be used to partially recoup the
fee Pilgrim Place is paying to the
Singers. 3:15 to 4:30 p.m. Claremont
United Church of Christ, 233 W. Harrison Ave., Claremont. (909) 626-1201.
SCRIPPS COLLEGE CERAMIC

ANNUAL Opening reception for the 71st
Scripps College Ceramic Annual. Selected
by guest curator Julia Haft-Candell, the Lincoln visiting professor at Scripps College
and Claremont Graduate University. The
exhibition features Nicole Cherubini, Jessica Hans, Jun Kaneko, Linda Lopez, Anton
Reijnders, Brie Ruais, Kathleen Ryan, and
Betty Woodman, artists whose individual
works first appear dissonant, yet resonate an
underlying harmony when shown together.
Haft-Candell says the pieces in the show
hint at the familiar and steer towards the
indefinable. 7 to 9 p.m. Ruth Chandler
Williamson Gallery, 1030 Columbia Ave.,
Claremont. (909) 607-3397.
January
Sunday
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POETRY READING Claudia Rankine is

the author of five collections of poetry, including Citizen and Dont Let Me Be
Lonely. A recipient of awards and fellowships from The Academy of American
Poets, The American Academy of Arts
and Letters, The Lannan Foundation,
Poets and Writers and the National Endowments for the Arts, she teaches at
Pomona College. Malachi Black is the author of Storm Toward Morning. His
poems appear or are forthcoming in
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AGNI, The American Poetry Review,

Boston Review, Ploughshares, Poetry and
The Southern Review, and in several recent
and forthcoming anthologies, including in
Before the Door of God: An Anthology
of Devotional Poetry. The recipient of a
number of fellowships and awards, Mr.
Black is assistant professor of English and
creative writing at the University of San
Diego. Free and open to the public; light
refreshments will be served, and books
will be available for purchase. 2 to 4 p.m.
Claremont Library, 208 Harvard Ave.,
Claremont. (909) 621-4902.
LECTURE & BOOK SIGNING Coptic
Civilization: Two Thousand Years Of
Christianity in Egypt, edited by Gawdat Gabra. 3 p.m. Book-signing and refreshments at 4 p.m. Lecture at 5 p.m.
Mr. Gabra is currently Clinical Professor of Coptic Studies at Claremont
Graduate University and co-editor in
chief of the Claremont Coptic Encyclopedia. He is a former director of the
Coptic Museum in Cairo and a member
of the board of the Society of Coptic
Archaeology. He has taught at American and Egyptian universities. He is the
author of numerous articles and has authored, co-authored and edited many
books on the literary and material culture of Egyptian Christianity. Albrecht
Auditorium, 925 N. Dartmouth Ave.,
Claremont. (909) 621-8612.
AYURVEDIC HEALING Healthy
Body and Healthy Weight: Knowing Our
Constitution $15. 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Claremont Ayurvedic Healing, 226 W. Foothill
Blvd., Suite I, Claremont. (909) 921-7115.
January
Monday
January
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QIGONG Wear comfortable attire and

shoes with flat soles and bring a bottle of
water. No experience necessary. Preregistration is required online or at the admissions kiosk. 9 to 10 a.m. Rancho Santa Ana
Botanic Garden, 1500 N. College Ave.,
Claremont. (909) 625-8767, ext. 224.
January
Tuesday
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COFFEE TALK Good Sleep for Emotional Well-Being. Free interactive discussions on a variety of topics of interest.
Reservations are required. Call for a full
program description. All topics held at the
Joslyn Center. 10 a.m. Joslyn Center, 660
N. Mountain Ave., Claremont.
FOOTHILL GOLD LINE EXPANSION
The University Club meets Tuesdays at
11:30 a.m. at the Hughes Community
Center, 1700 Danbury Rd., Claremont.
$13 meeting fee includes buffet lunch.
(909) 594-3111.
CLAREMONT SENIOR COMPUTER
CLUB Internet Explorer presented
by Ed ODonnell. 7 to 9 p.m. Hughes
Community Center, 1700 Danbury Rd.,
Claremont.
January
Wednesday
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LECTURE Scaling Social Business to

Save the World, presented by Jaime
Ayala. Noon to 1 p.m. Marian Miner
Cook Athenaeum, 385 E. Eight St.,
Claremont. (909) 621-8244.
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WOMYNS BRAILLE PRESS and the

Politics of Oral/Aural Reading. Mara Mills,
associate professor, NYU, media studies.
4:15 p.m. Free and open to the public.
Pomona Colleges Crookshank Hall, 140
E. Sixth St., Claremont. (909) 607-3452.
CURATORS TALK Dr. Frances Pohl
presents Mirella Bentivoglio: Visual Poet,
Curator, Art Critic in Lebus Court 113,
followed by a reception and exhibition
viewing back at the Pomona College Museum of Art during Art After Hours. She
will discuss the organization of the exhibition and an overview of the long, productive and multifaceted career of Mirella
Bentivoglio. Free and open to the public.
4:15 p.m. Lebus Court, Lebus 113 at 145 E.
Bonita Ave., Claremont. (909) 621-8283.
HULA FOR HEALTH Have fun learning basic hula moves and how you can incorporate them into an easy, at-home,
low-impact workout. Space is limited. For
ages 18 and over. 6:30 to 8 p.m. Pomona
Valley Health Center, 1601 N. Monte
Vista Ave., Claremont. (909) 865-9858.
FILM SCREENING Feature documentary, American Bear: An Adventure in
the Kindness of Strangers. In the summer
of 2010, filmmakers Sarah Sellman and
Greg Grano set out on the life-changing
journey that would become their feature
documentary. They critically explore American culture, compassion, and fear by relying on the kindness of strangers for a home
each night of a 60-day road trip. They spend
every day in a new town, across 30 states,
learning why people may or may not be
willing to open their homes. The showing
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will have a post-screening Q&A discussion

with the filmmakers. More information on
the film and screening dates can be found
at: americanbearfilm.com. Laemmle
Claremont 5, 450 W. Second St., Claremont.
MLK ANNUAL COMMEMORATIVE
EVENT Social critic Marc Lamont Hill will
present Youth Activism in Post-Ferguson
America. This event is free and open to the
public. 7:30 p.m. Scripps College Performing
Arts Centers Garrison Theater, 231 E. Tenth
St., Claremont. (909) 607-9372.
ROLE OF STATE POLICY LEADERSHIP Laura W. Perna will offer insights
from her book, The Attainment Agenda:
State Policy Leadership in Higher Education, which offers a framework for understanding how state policy can raise overall
higher educational attainmentand close
gaps in attainment across groups. 7:30 to 9:30
p.m. Albrecht Auditorium, 925 N. Dartmouth Ave., Claremont. (909) 621-8075.
January
Friday
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GENE EDITING IN HUMAN STEM

CELLS presented by Dr. Jiing-Kuan Yee,
City of Hope. Noon to 1 p.m. Keck Science
Center, 925 N. Mills Ave., Claremont.
January
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PLANT PROPAGATION Learn the primary propagation methods: cuttings, division and sowing seeds. All will receive
take-home materials, including plant materials that participants themselves have begun
to propagate. $36-$45. 9 a.m. to noon. Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden, 1500 N.
College Ave., Claremont. (909) 625-8767.
PERFORMING ARTS
BRIDGES AUDITORIUM: 450 N. College Way,

Pomona College. Box office hours are Monday
through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (909) 607-1139.
Purchase tickets online; choose seats at
pomona.edu/bridges. For disabled access and to drop
off patrons at Bridges Auditorium, drive north on Columbia Avenue from First to Fourth streets.
Saturday, February 28: Hannibal Buress, the 2012
winner of Comedy Centrals award for Best Club
Comic, has been lauded by Rolling Stone, Entertainment Weekly, Esquire and Variety for his stage presence
and wit. In addition to co-hosting The Eric Andre
Show on Adult Swim, he has released two one-hour
specials, regularly appears on Broad City and Totally
Biased with W. Kamau Bell, has guest-starred on The
Mindy Project and appeared in the film Neighbors
alongside Seth Rogen and Zac Efron. As a stand-up comedian, hes been consistently featured throughout the
late-night circuit, including the Late Show with David
Letterman, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy
Kimmel Live and the Late Late Show with Craig
Ferguson. Tickets are $14 to $29. 7 p.m.
Saturday, March 28: Hosted by the Pitchforks and
Priority Male, two a cappella groups out of Arizona
State University and The Afterschool Specials from
the Claremont Colleges will perform. The Varsity Vocals International Championship of A Cappella is the
only international tournament that showcases the art
of student a cappella singing. If you thought the
movie Pitch Perfect was aca-awesome, here's an
event that youll definitely find aca-mazing. The
Comedian Hannibal Buress
Western Semifinal of the International Championship

of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA) is taking place, for
the second year, at Bridges Auditorium on the beautiful Pomona College campus in Claremont. This
family-friendly event will feature the top two placing
groups from each of five Western Quarterfinal events.
They will compete for first-place and to continue on
to the International Finals in New York. For more information, visit varsityvocals.com.
Thursday, April 2: Malian singer-songwriter Fatoumata Diawara has created a unique modern folk
sound based around the traditional Wassoulou
music of West Africa as well as jazz and blues. Ms.
Diawaras powerful material is drawn from her own
history and voices the spectrum of the contemporary African experience. The dulcet tones of her
voice and guitar have won her accolades and many
famous fans including Damon Albarn, Herbie Hancock and Led Zeppelins John Paul Jones. In addition to touring the world, Ms. Diwara has
performed at the Glastonbury festival in Scotland
and shared the stage with Paul McCartney for the
2012 African Express finale concert. Free for all
faculty, staff and students of the Claremont Colleges. A ticket is required for entrypick one up at
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the box office. $14 for the general public.

CANDLELIGHT PAVILION: 455 W. Foothill
Blvd., Claremont. Thursday, Friday and Saturday
evening shows: dinner at 6 p.m., performance at 8:15
p.m.; Sunday evening shows: dinner at 5 p.m., performance at 7:15 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday matinees: lunch
at 11 a.m., performance at 12:45 p.m. (909) 626-1254,
ext.1 or candlelightpavilion.com.
Through February 22: Buddy: The Buddy Holly
Story has had audiences on their feet in every corner
of the globe and now The Worlds Most Successful
Rock n Roll Musical is back and ready to explode
onto the Candlelight Pavilion stage in a toe-tapping,
hand-clapping extravaganza. Buddy is the story of
Buddy Holly, who changed the face of popular music
over 55 years ago. The musical recounts the last few
years of Buddy Hollys life and how he and his highschool friends, the Crickets, turned country music upside down and created a unique-style of sound which
some called the devils music. From Buddys frustrations at Decca Records to his success at the Apollo
Theatre, Buddy artistically portrays the music and the
man who forever changed the nation. It recreates his
final moments up until his tragic death and celebrates
one of the most exciting musical concerts of all time.
Buddy celebrates the music of Buddy Holly with some
of his greatest hits including Peggy Sue, Thatll Be
the Day, Everyday and Raining in my Heart.
February 27 through April 4: A scheming producer
and his mousy accountant aim to produce the biggest
flop on Broadway in Mel Brooks laugh-out-loud spectacle. Max Bialystock, a down-on-his-luck Broadway
producer, and his mild-mannered accountant, Leo
Bloom, come up with a scheme to produce the most
notorious flop in history, thereby bilking their backers
(all little old ladies) out of millions of dollars. At the
core of the insanely funny adventure is a poignant emotional journey of two very different men who become
friends. In 2001, The Producers was the winner of 12
Tony Awards, the most in Broadway history. With a
truly hysterical book co-written by Mel Brooks and
Thomas Meehan and music and lyrics by Mr. Brooks,
The Producers skewers Broadway traditions and takes
no prisoners as it proudly proclaims itself an equal opportunity offender! Contains adult language and suggestive humor.
RESTAURANT ROW
NIGHTLIFE
EUREKA CLAREMONT: 580 W. First St.,

Claremont. Open from 11 a.m. to midnight Sunday
through Thursday; closes at 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday. Hoppy Hour daily from 2 to 6 p.m. (909)
445-8875.
Thursdays: All Titos Vodka drinks $2 off and Eureka Thursday Night Music.
THE FOLK MUSIC CENTER: 220 Yale Ave.,
Claremont Village.
Open mic night, the last Sunday of every month.
Sign-up begins at 6 p.m.; performances run from 6:30
to 9 p.m. Admission is $1. (909) 624-2928 or folkmusiccenter.com.
Saturday, January 24: Steve James is an instrumentalist, a prolific composer and a dynamic stage
presence. He manages to work within older traditions
while consistently producing lyrics that sound fresh
and smart. His singing conveys both the depth and
the humor of his material, and his live shows have a
crackling energy. His creative instrumental approach
on guitar, slide guitar and mandolin is informed by a
life-long immersion in roots music techniques, repertoire and history. $10. 7:30 p.m.
FLAPPERS COMEDY: 540 W. First St., Claremont Packing House. 18 and over. Show times: Friday at 8 and 10 p.m., Saturday at 7 and 9:30 p.m. and
Sunday at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online or
at the door.
Friday, January 23: Bobbie Oliver from Tao of
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To be included in Restaurant Row call Mary today: (909) 621-4761
Comedy. 8 and 10 p.m.

Saturday, January 24: Bobbie Oliver from Tao of
Comedy. 7 and 9:30 p.m.
Sunday, January 25: Two Milk Minimum at 4:30
p.m., First Timer Funnies with Wendi Starling at 7
p.m. and Silly Sundays open mic/auditions at 9
p.m.
Thursday, January 29: First Timer Funnies with
Lenny Schmidt. 8 p.m.
Friday, January 30: Lamont Ferguson from the
Tonight Show. 8 and 10 p.m.
Saturday, January 31: Lamont Ferguson from the
Tonight Show. 7 and 9:30 p.m.
FOX THEATER POMONA: 301 S. Garey Ave.,
Pomona. foxpomona.com.
Saturday, February 14: Dr. Dog.
Saturday, February 28: Black Veil Brides.
HIP KITTY JAZZ & FONDUE: 502 W. First St.,
Claremont Packing House. Tuesday through Sunday, 5:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Live jazz every night. Admission: Two-drink minimum. Info: (909)
447-6700 or hipkittyjazz.com.
Friday, January 23: Phat Cat Swinger. 8 p.m. $5
cover charge.
Saturday, January 24: The Tikiyaki Orchestra. 8
p.m. $5 cover charge.
Sunday, January 25: The Bastards of Belleville. 7
p.m.
Thursday, January 29: Little Fait. 7 p.m.
Friday, January 30: Lil A and the Allnighters. 8
p.m. $5 cover charge.
Saturday, January 31: D.On Darox and the Melody
COURIER CROSSWORD
Crossword by Myles
Mellor. Puzzle #299
Across
1. Football move
5. ____ Collective, eco-conscious
Claremont salon
8. Equals
13. Fairy tale opener
14. Lows
15. Twist off a twist-off
16. Drilling ordeal
18. TV teaser
19. Skin design
20. Rabble
22. Heavily spiced stew
23. Swimwear top
25. Alleviation of pain
27. Claremont Masons event held
in November 2014
32. Dining room drawer
33. Quarters in a sultan's palace
Joy Bakers. 8 p.m. $5 cover charge.

THE PRESS RESTAURANT: 129 Harvard Ave.,
Claremont Village. Thursday through Saturday until
2 a.m. Live DJ every Thursday at 11 p.m. 21 and over
after 9 p.m. Standing room only after 9:30 p.m. No
cover. (909) 625-4808.
Friday, January 23: Ojos Rojos (rock). 10 p.m.
Saturday, January 24: Wckr Spgt (alternative/
rock). 10 p.m.
Sunday, January 25: Sunday Piano with Angela
Parrish at 6 p.m. and Sunday Night Karaoke at 9:30
p.m.
Tuesday, January 27: King Trivia Night. 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday, January 28: Ambient DJ and Pianist
Patrick Vargas. 9:30 p.m.
Thursday, January 29: Baldy Mountain Jazz Band
(jazz) at 8:30 p.m. followed by KSPC DJ Ike
Rhythm (soul) at 11 p.m.
Friday, January 30: Coleslaw (acoustic). 10 p.m.
Saturday, January 31: Platicsoul/Brian Gittings
Group. 10 p.m.
PIANO PIANO: 555 W. Foothill Blvd., Claremont.
Live dueling piano show times: Wednesday and
Thursday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Friday and Saturday, 8
p.m. to 1 a.m. 21 and over. $5 cover charge on Fridays
and Saturdays after 8 p.m. (no cover charge with student ID). (909) 547-4266.
Tuesdays: Taco Tuesday with $1 tacos, $2 Coronas
and $3 margaritas. Rock the mic or jam with the band.
Wednesdays: Rockstar Karaoke. Rock the mic
or jam with the band. $2 Bud Lights and $4 Vodka
Rockstars. 9 p.m.
34. Grocery container
37. Device for generating light
38. "Silvers"
39. "You bet"
40. Blood type system
41. Where Pago Pago is
42. Lofty abode
43. Recording device
45. Swell
48. Enclose
49. Vitamin C ingredient
50. Skye cap
53. Tactless
58. CHS water polo goalkeeper,
Steven _____
60. Like some people in Quebec
and Montreal
62. Out of this world
63. Arrow toter
Answers to last weeks puzzle #298
64. Neck wreaths

65. Criticizes soundly
66. Vietnam offensive
67. Catalina, for one
Down
1. After-dinner drink
2. Old World buffalo
3. Braveheart for example
4. Badger's homestead
5. Particle that may bond
6. Good earth
7. Capital near Lillehammer
8. Fox young
9. Sign up for college
10. Gastroenteritis cause
11. China grass
12. Mocking imitation
14. Haka performers
17. Charmed snake
21. Scottish slopes
24. Work locale, for some
26. Stately tree
27. Grouch
28. Sapiens or novus
29. Guitar's "juice" source
30. Marissa Meyer runs it
31. Bring up a subject
32. Fashioned like
34. Former US Vice President
35. Mozart's "Madamina," e.g.
36. "I'm impressed!"
38. Military student
39. Interview
41. "Get comfortable!"
42. Mideast capital
43. Type of girl
44. Auspices
45. Starbucks choice
46. Together
47. Religious maxims
51. Help, as a hood
52. Plowing woe
54. Large juicy fruit
55. Hints
56. Precipitation type
57. "Anything ___?"
59. One-striper: Abbr.
61. Realtor's offering
SPORTS
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Girls basketball cannot hold off Glendora in tough loss
laremont High School

girls basketball lost what
looked like was going to
be a solid win against Glendora
on Friday night in Claremont.
The Pack had momentum throughout

the first half but Glendora showed their
ability to catch up, tying Claremont at the
half and going ahead when it really
counted by winning 44-41.
The Lady Pack got off to a quick start,
aided by a pair of three-pointers from guard
Katie Porter, and was ahead 14-7 after only
six minutes. The Tartans scored the next
four points, but the Pack still led at the end
of the quarter 14-11.
Claremont took an aggressive stance on
defense, pressuring Glendora from the instant the ball was in play and forcing numerous turnovers. Unfortunately, the girls
had a hard time making those turnovers
count, failing repeatedly to find the net or
turning the ball over themselves.
The Wolfpack pushed hard again, taking
a 20-13 second-quarter lead. Freshman
Camille Troncone landed a three-pointer,
her second of three on the night but, in what
would become the games underlying
theme, Glendora came roaring back. Tied at
23, CHS center Janay Hepburn scored on a
jumper and drew a foul, giving the girls an
opportunity to go up by three. Unfortunately, her free throw missed and Glendora
scored quickly to knot the game at 25, ending the half.
Claremont came into the second half
again taking the lead, but not by the gaps
CHS ROUND-UP
BOYS SOCCER
Boys soccer had a blow-out victory
over South Hills on Wednesday, winning
7-2 in front of an enthusiastic home
crowd. CHS junior Jack Kolodge kicked
a hat trick as well as one assist. Other top
they enjoyed early on. They led 32-27 at

five minutes in the third and held a narrow
lead for the rest of the quarter, with the Pack
up by two at 34-32.
In the fourth quarter neither team seemed
able to score but Glendora finally got the
ball to drop, tying the game up at 34. Fifteen seconds later, they were ahead for the
first time. Hepburn quickly answered with
two of her own, but Glendora went to the
line and nailed two free throws, followed
by a field goal and led by four.
Claremont kept the score close, coming
within one point at 42-41. With one minute
to go, the Tartans scored and had possession, leading 44-41. In a surprise reversal,
the Tartans fouled, giving the Pack one last
chance down by three with 17 seconds on
the clock. Needing a three-pointer to stay
alive, CHS turned the ball over with eight
seconds remaining and that was all Glendora needed to seal the deal.
Claremont should get extra credit for
looking like the better team, but they were
undone by two weaknesses: nailing the
easy shot and offensive rebounding. Time
and again they set up good plays, but
missed the mark. There were also long
three-point attempts that fell short, impacting the outcome.
Hepburn led the nights scoring with 15
points, followed by Troncone with nine and
Porter with eight.
The girls did much better Monday, defeating Ganesha 43-27 in a non-conference
tournament. Hepburn led with 15 points,
followed by Natalia Bertirotti with nine and Claremont sophomore Natalia Bertirotti drives past a Glendora guard on Friday
Porter with seven.
during the Packs conference loss to the Tartans 44-41 in Claremont. Bertirotti had
performances came from senior Justin

Munevar with two goals, and junior Mato
Pacheco and sophomore Osvaldo Lopez,
who each scored once. Special recognition goes to Ibraheem Hafuda for his two
assists.
The boys also defeated Glendora 2-0
in their away conference match last Friday. Kolodge and Munevar each had
goals with assists from Steven Mancia
and Dominic Luevano. Boys soccer now
five points and four rebounds during the game.
has a strong 10-1-4 record.
GIRLS SOCCER
Girls soccer had some mixed results,
but played well according to Coach Tim
Tracey. We just need to finish our
chances and not go down early in the
game, thus making us chase the match,
he said.
The girls beat South Hills 2-1 on
Wednesday in West Covina. Senior Ryley Settles and sophomore Mackenzie
Boulware each scored once, both assisted
by junior Karsyn Jordan.
Last Friday, they played to a 1-1 tie
with Glendora at Claremont. Sophomore
Katie Weaver scored in the second half
with an assist from Settles. Girls soccer
now has a solid 11-6-3 record.
BOYS BASKETBALL
After several disappointing results,
boys basketball ran over South Hills on
Wednesday, winning 75-51 in West Covina. A pair of sophomores led the scoring
for the Pack, resulting in an amazing 25
points from Kyle Scalmaniniincluding four three-pointersfollowed by an
impressive 14 points from Tyler Risher.
Senior Angelo Sandoval chipped in with
10 points while sophomore Davis Haley
had eight and junior Nakia Harris-Neal
had seven.
The boys also beat Gardena in tourna-
ment play over the weekend by a score of

60-45. The Pack was behind by four at
the half but rallied, outscoring Gardena
by 19 points the rest of the way. Scalmanini once again had a blistering game
with 22 points, including two three-pointers. Other top performances came from
Sandoval with nine points and HarrisNeal with eight. Senior Quincy Hailes
had five points, but chipped in with a
team-high seven rebounds. The boys
record is now 10-11.
GIRLS WATER POLO

Girls water polo had mixed results in
tournament play losing to Saint Joseph,
9-3, but defeating Fountain Valley 12-1.
The girls defeated Glendora in league
play last Thursday by a score of 8-1. No
individual stats were available. The
Packs record is now 4-3 overall and 2-1
in conference play.
Last week, freshman Makenna Moore
scored four times during the Packs game
against Diamond Bar, one more than was
reported.
WRESTLING
Wolfpack wrestling did not have a
tournament last weekend, but held a
Palomares League match against Glendora on Thursday at CHS. Results will be
posted in the next edition. Their next
SPORTS ROUNDUP/next page
21

David Linden wrote a memoir, The Amazing
Balancing Man, about his career as a acrobat and circus performer. The 79-year-old
Claremont resident works out regularly at
the Claremont Club to stay in shape but no
longer performs.
ACROBAT/continued from page 5
ne evening, he was at a dance

when he met a dark-haired Central American beauty named
Nancy. She spoke limited English, but she
made a big impression. He got her number.
Mr. Linden had recently decided to add some extra
razzmatazz to his act, donning a wig, a tuxedo with
colorful patches and oversized shoes and punctuating
his act with lots of comic relief. She thought I was a
little crazy, this weird guy who did a clown balancing
act.
Never short on persuasive power, Mr. Linden convinced Nancy to be his assistant, dressed as a lady
SPORTS ROUNDUP/from previous page
league match will be South Hills at Claremont next

Thursday, which will also be senior night. Girls
wrestling is preparing for a tournament at Charter Oak
on January 31.
Delia Marron took a fifth-place medal at the Bonita
Girls Bearcat Tournament last weekend, not her sister
clown, and then to be his wife.

Mr. Linden was always open to the advice of other
performers. One day, when he was at a casting call
forheld by the Ringling Brothers, Barnum & Bailey
Circus, a stranger walked up to Mr. Linden.
We loved your act, but the tricks you do are very
professional balancing stunts, the stranger, who
turned out to be clown star Bill Ballantine, said.
Why dont you do the act as a straight act with a
classy wardrobe? Youll make a lot more money and
you can still keep the balancing clown act for family
shows.
Mr. Linden picked up a new wardrobe for himself
and Ms. Linden, flashy and flexible ice skating costumes. Mr. Linden had an even taller platform made
from which he could wow his audience and the couple began performing as The Lindens.
In 1976, they undertook what is arguably their
Dina as was previously reported.
Dina Marron was our first wrestler to make it to girls
masters last year. Delia is a junior and also Deborah is
a freshman and both are wrestling for the girls this
year, according to Coach Gerald Escalante.
steven@claremont-courier.com
greatest adventure. The Lindens went on tour with the

Harlem Globetrotters. They were working their way
through Argentina when the unthinkable happened. At
an outdoor show, a gust of wind knocked Mr. Linden
right off his platform and onto cement. He woke up in
the hospital. I couldnt feel my legs. I thought I was
crippled, he said.
Nothing was broken so, after a few weeks of therapy, the Lindens finished the tour. It included stops
across the United States and finished with a number
of gigs in Hawaii.
Over the years, the classy Lindens and the wacky
Davey the Clown performed less and less. Mr. Lindens other personathat of award-winning salesmanhas taken center stage.
With one toe now in the world of stand-up and another in writing, however, Mr. Linden is ready to gain
applause once more.
I love the attention. I always have, he said.
Sarah Torribio
storribio@claremont-courier.com
22
: Animals
Bird is the word
The Rancho Santa

Ana Botanic Garden
is hosting a Family
Bird Fest on Sunday,
February 15 from 10
a.m. to 3 p.m.
The event, which
highlights the behav- Flickr photo by Ronald Hodgman
iors and physical traits that enable birds to survive
and thrive, includes live raptors, bird life displays,
drop-in family activities and birding experts from
the Pomona Valley Audubon Society and Wild
Wings of California.
This event is free with admission to the Rancho
Santa Ana Botanic Garden, which is $8 for adults,
$6 for students with ID and $4 for kids ages 3-12.
The RSABG is located at 1500 N. College Ave. in
Claremont. For information, visit rsabg.org.
Did you know?
Hummingbirds beat their

wings as fast as 50 times
per second, the fastest
of any bird on the planet,
according to Bird
Watchers Digest.
Q. When should you buy a bird?

A. When its going cheep.
Q. Why does a flamingo stand on one leg?

A. Because it would fall over if it lifted the other one.
Q: Why do birds fly south?

A. Because it is too far to walk!
Q: What does a duck eat with his soup?

A. Quackers.
Q: Did you hear the story about the peacock?

A. Yes, its a beautiful tale.
Q: What is even smarter than a talking bird?

A. A spelling bee!
Claremont COURIER/Friday, Januray 23, 2015
News Bites
Got any change?

The city of Claremont is sponsoring its 25th annual
Making Change contest. The competition is a chance
for Claremont students to recognize champions of
human rights and social justice. K-12 students who
live in or attend school in Claremont may submit letters, poems, essays or artistic works completed as a
group or individually.
The contest, which is sponsored by the citys Committee on Human Relations, is in recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and other advocates of human rights.
Past winners have explored activists such as American ministers and civil rights leaders Vernon Johns
and Frederick Lee Shuttlesworth as well as civil
rights icon Rosa Parks.
All entries must be submitted by Wednesday, February 4 at 5 p.m. to the Hughes Community Center,
located at 1700 Danbury Road in Claremont. Claremont High School students may drop off their entries
at the CHS office before Wednesday, February 4 at 3
p.m. and office staff will deliver them to the Hughes
Center before deadline.
New river dolphin was discovered in 2014

You would think that every animal under the sun
has been discovered, but thats not the case. Every
year, new and interesting species are discovered, just
to keep things exciting.
One of the most intriguing finds of last year
which is currently making headlinesis a new
species of river dolphin found in Brazil. Called
Araguaian boto, this remarkable mammal has a very
long snout and lots of teeth.
The last time a new river dolphin was discovered
was 1918, when folks came across the Chinese baiji.
That dolphin became extinct in 2006.
River dolphins live in fresh water and are among
the rarest and most endangered of dolphins. Araguaian boto is no exception, with scientists recommending that the International Union for Conservation of
Nature classify the new species as vulnerable.
With this discovery, there are five known species
of river dolphins in existence, including the
Araguian boto; the Amazon river dolphin, which is
a startling shade of pink; the Bolivian river dolphin;
the South Asian river dolphin and the La Plata dolphin. Who knows how many species are out there,
just waiting to be found!
23
Flickr photo by Karen
A whale of a time
Now through April is the time when gray whales
migrate along the Orange County coastline. Many
companies like Newport Landing Whale Watching
offer boat tours where your family can see them in
motion.
Its also a good time to ask yourself how much
you know about these magnificent giants. You
know those growths that look like rocks growing
all over their bodies? Those are parasites and other
organisms.
Another key fact is that the gray whale is one of
natures busiest travelers. Massed together in
groups called pods, these mammals travel 12,430
miles round-trip from their summer home in Alaska
to the warmer waters off the Mexican coast.
Gray whales were once hunted until their numbers shrank, and they used to be on the United
States endangered species list. It is now estimated
that there are 26,000 gray whales in the Eastern Pacific stock. Gray whales were removed from the endangered species list in 1994, but they are still
protected by the Marine Mammal Protection Act.
CLAREMONTKIDS/continues on the next page
Birds
Word seach
Canary
Crow
Dove
Duck
Eagle
Feathers
Finch
Fly
Flickr photo by David Schless
Hatch
Gung Hay Fat Choy means Happy New Year!

Get ready for the Year of the Ram, because Chinese
New Year is coming up.
The Lunar New Year will be celebrated in Los Angeles on Saturday, February 21 from noon to 8 p.m.
with a Chinese New Year Festival. There will be lots
to do, including storytelling, a magician, vintage
photo booths, furry fun with a capuchin monkey and
trainer and demonstrations in arts like brush painting,
calligraphy, fruit and vegetable carving and clay and
dough sculpture.
The day will also feature the 115th annual Golden
Dragon Parade from 1 to 4 p.m., a traditional Lion
Dance and lots of good things to eat. Admission is free.
For more information, visit lachinesechamber.org
Hawk
Hummingbird
Mockingbird
Owl
Parrot
Pigeon
Seagull
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The Year of the Ram
In the Chinese Zodiac, people born in the Year of

the Ramwhich includes 1979, 1991 and 2003 as
well as 2015are said to be gentle, polite, clever and
kind. They love art and beauty and enjoy peaceful
living. On the negative side, they may be sensitive
and worry a bit too much.
i, my name is Amy. Im not one

of those tiny Chihuahuas
even though I was only as big
as a coffee cup when I was adopted
seven years ago at six weeks old.
Now that Im full grown, Im 15 pounds and tall

for my breed. Im even taller when I stand on my
hind legs, to reach for a tasty treat or to perform
for my admirers. My other tricks include responding when people ask me to stay, sit or lie down.
Speaking of lying down, Ive pretty much got
the run of the house. I sleep with my parents, Peter
and Brittany Lopez, both of whom work at Escape
Salon in Claremont. I love snuggling under the
blankets.
Ive got three human sisters, Danielle, 14, Victoria, 13 and Vanessa, 10. They love me, but
Brittany is the one who really spoils me. She
dresses me at least once a week in a T-shirt,
jacket, vest or costume. She even paints my
nails pink! Its fun to be pampered.

My nails, which are long like the superhero
Wolverine, are my trademark. I pitch a fit if anyone tries to cut them, so they stay long. You always know when Im coming because my nails
make a clip, clip sound.
I go everywhere with the family and love car
rides. In fact, sometimes I even visit the salon for
a while. Maybe youll find me there sometime.
Youll know Im there by the sound of my nails.
Image courtesy of EasyVectors.com
Do you know an animal that needs a round of a-paws?

Send a photo of your pet to kids@claremont-courier.com
along with five sentences about why he or she is special, and your favorite critter might just make the
pages of the newspaper.
www.claremont-courier.com
Out of Site
ooking for kids

websites where you
can learn new things
and have a blast?
Claremont Kids correspondent Aralia Giron, a senior at
iPoly High School, has some
suggestions. Always check
with your parents before surfing the web.
Newsela.com
A newsfeed website for all ages
that lets you pick your preferred
reading level (starts at 550L,
which is equivalent to third
grade). Also allows you to take
quizzes to see what you understood. Great for those who want
to read and understand current
news at their own pace.
Claremont Kids
GoGoNews.com
A news website that offers interesting stories and tidbits for
kids. Allows users to look up
definitions of certain words
simply by double-clicking
them. Recent topics range
from an update on the upcoming Minecraft movie to the recent discovery of a new river
dolphin.
Funbrain.com
A website that features a collection of game genres that
range in style from arcade to
reading. Featured games include Mad Libs Junior, Space
Slingshot and Galactic Hot
Dogs. This site also offers
games for parents and children
to play together.
Ferryhalim.com
A website collection of fun,
Mattel
A gaming website for kids. Al- original and intricate games for
lows users to choose from a all ages, all created in Flash.
variety of gaming genres that Youll love the pretty pastel
include puzzle, racing, action, graphics and soothing music.
sports, dress-up and activity,
all based on toy company ABCya.com
brands such as Barbie, Hot An educational website that
Wheels, American Girl and offers fundamental learning
Fisher Price. Click on the games for kids grades K-5.
Featured games include Duck
games tab and have a ball!
Life, Make a Robot and

Light Bot.
Zooborns.com
A cute website that documents
the birth of both zoo and
aquarium animals with quick
facts and pictures. This site allows kids to search certain animals and zoos. A fun way to
learn about both endangered
and conserved species.
Photo courtesy of the Como

Park Zoo and Conservatory
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MARKETPLACE
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Animals
Coyote Sightings
REPORT your coyote sightings!
Contact Jessica at 621-4761 or
classified@claremont-cou
rier.com.
Lost pet
LOST dog: Mona a seven
year old, small, black, Beagle
Cocker Spaniel mix went
missing on Monday, January
19 at 10 p.m. from her home
on Blaisedell Drive and Bates
Pl., near Mills. 909-621-7473,
909-626-3347.
Friday 01-23-15
SERVICES
1420 N Claremont Blvd. Suite 205B Claremont, CA 91711

Ph: 909.621.4761 Fax: 909.621.4072
Business Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Acoustical
Childcare
QUALITY Interiors. Acoustical contractor, specializing in

acoustic removal, texture,
painting, acoustic re-spray
and
drywall
repairs.
Lic.602916. 909-624-8177.
EXPERIENCED mature
childcare giver for hire.
Long-term care. Own transportation. Great references.
Adriana 626-437-0881.
AC/Heating
STEVES HEATING
& Air Conditioning
Serving your area for over
25 years. Repairs all
makes/models. Free
service call with repair.
Free estimate on new units.
MC/Visa. 100 percent
financing. Senior discounts.
Lic.744873
909-985-5254
Chimney Sweep
Quality Fireplace
& BBQ
Chimney sweeping.
Complete fireplace,
woodstove installation,
service and repair.
Spark arrestor supply
and installation.
Call 909-920-6600
392 N. 2nd Ave., Upland
Gash Chimney Sweep

Dust free chimney cleaning.
Repairs, chimney covers,
dryer vent cleaning,
masonry and dampers.
BBB. Please call
909-467-9212.
SAME DAY SERVICE

Free service call with repair
Only $69.50 diagnostic fee
without repair
We repair all brands
SCE quality installation
approved
Great prices
Friendly service
909-398-1208
www.novellcustom.com
Lic.958830
Art Lessons
ONE-ON-ONE art lessons for
jr. high/high school students.
The Colony at Loft 204 gallery
and store. Call Vicki, (626)
224-7915 or (626) 963-4238.
Babysitter
SCRIPPS College graduate
will babysit. CPR and first aid
certified. Days, nights, weekends. Call 323-762-4078.
Bathroom Remodeling
A Bath-Brite
authorized dealer.
Bathtubs and sinks.
Showers, tile, countertops.
Refinish - Reglaze - Restore
Porcelain, ceramic,
fiberglass.
Quick and affordable.
Please call 909-945-7775.
www.bath-brite.com
Carpentry
SEMI-RETIRED rough to
finish remodeler. Kitchens,
porches, doors, decks, fences,
painting. Lots more! Paul,
909-919-3315.
Carpet Service
ANDERSON Carpet Service.
Claremont resident serving
Claremont since 1985. Powerful truck mounted cleaning
units. Expert carpet repairs
and stretching. Senior discounts. 24-hour emergency
water damage service.
CONTACT US
Concrete
JDC CONCRETE
909-624-9000
Driveways/walkways, block
walls, pavers, bricks,
stone veneer,
concrete staining, drainage.
Lic.894245 C8, C29.
ADVANCED
DON DAVIES
Veteran, Mt. Sac, Cal Poly
Stamped, broom,
color finishes.
Slate, flagstone, planters,
walls and walkways.
Call 909-599-9530 now

Cell 626-428-1691
Claremont area
30 years!
Lic.323243
Contractor
ADVANCED
DON DAVIES
Veteran
New and repairs.
909-599-9530
Serving Claremont
for 30 years!
Lic.323243
WENGER Construction. 25
years experience. Cabinetry, doors, electrical, drywall,
crown
molding.
Lic.707381. Competitive
pricing! 951-640-6616.
PPS General Contractor.
Kitchen and bathroom remodeling. Flooring, windows, electrical and plumbing. Serving
Claremont for 25 years.
Lic.846995. 951-237-1547.
KOGEMAN
CONSTRUCTION
Room additions.
Kitchen/bath remodeling.
Custom cabinets.
Residential/commercial.
909-946-8664
Lic.B710309
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Cooking
Electrician
Gardening
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Hauling
SAMEDAY-HAULAWAY
Fresh Healthy Food

Personal chef
Special diets
Tasty party fare
Cooking classes
Private lessons
www.LotsaFlavor.com
Chef Linda Heilpern
909-625-9194
Counseling
CLAIRVOYANT spiritual
reader/healer. 20 years experience. Spend some time
in profound psychic guidance. Call Jennifer for appointment 909-767-3610.
Drywall
Serving Claremont
Since 1995. Residential,
Commercial.
Recessed lighting and
design, breaker replacement,
service panel upgrades,
ceiling fans, troubleshooting,
landscape lighting, rewires
and LED lighting. Free
estimates. 24-hours emergency service. References.
909-900-8930
909-626-2242
Lic.806149
Fences & Gates

ADVANCED
DON DAVIES
Veteran
New, repairs.
ONE CALL DOES IT ALL!
909-599-9530
Cell: 626-428-1691
Lic.323243
Fictitious Name
THOR McAndrew Construction. Drywall repair and installation. Interior plaster repair. Free estimates. CA
Lic.742776. Please call 909816-8467. ThorDrywall.com.
Electrician
Haydens Services Inc.
Since 1978
Bonded * Insured
No job too big or small!
Old home rewiring specialist.
24-hour emergency service.
909-982-8910
* Senior Discount *
Lic.359145
CALL Lou. Flush lights, service changes, repairs, service calls, outdoor lighting
and
room
additions.
Lic.258436. Call 909-2417671, 909-949-8230.
SPARKS ELECTRIC
Local electrician for all your
electrician needs!
909-946-8887
Lic.922000
MOR ELECTRIC &

HANDYMAN SERVICES
Free estimates
and senior discounts.
909-989-3454
Residential * Industrial *
Commercial. We do it all.
24/7 emergency services.
Reasonable and reliable.
Lic.400-990
30 years experience.
A FICTITIOUS Business
Name Statement (D.B.A.) is
required if you're in business.
You are required to file and
publish a DBA in the local
newspaper. You must renew
your FBNS every five (5)
years. You must file and republish if any changes have
been made to your business. If
your business is located in LA
COUNTY, The COURIER will
help you file your FBNS with
L.A. County Clerk, publish the
statement and provide you
with proof of publication. Fees
start at $26 to the County and
$95.00 to the Courier. Notary Public available to help
notarize your Affidavit Of
Identity for your FBNS for an
additional fee. Claremont
COURIER: 1420 N. Claremont Blvd., Suite 205B, Claremont. Call Vickie, 621-4761.
Furniture Restoration
Over 20 years experience.

Antique Furniture Repair
Kitchen Cabinet Refinishing
Exterior Door Restoration
Custom Colored Lacquers
On-site Touchups
626-429-2458
Hodgsonfurniture.com
KEN'S Olden Oddities.com.
Taking the time to care for
Courier readers complete
restoration needs since 1965.
La Verne. Call 909-593-1846.
Eco-friendly landscaping.
We will get you a $3000
grant to remove your lawn!
Why mow when you can
grow? From the creators of
The Pomona College
Organic Farm.
Specializing in native
and edible landscapes.
909-398-1235
www.naturalearthla.com
Lic.919825
*$2 sq. ft. rebate*
THAI'S Gardening Service.
Maintenance: Weekly, biweekly, monthly. Sprinkler
system repair, installation.
General cleanup, planting
flowers, new lawn. Free estimates. 909-389-8338.
MANUELS Garden Service.
General cleanup. Lawn maintenance, bush trimming,
general maintenance, tree
trimming and removal. Low
prices and free estimates.
Please call 909-391-3495 or
909-239-3979.
Garden Maintenance
Hand-pull weeding, mowing,
trimming, sprinkler work,
monthly service, cleanups
and junk removal.
Free estimates.
David, 909-374-1583
Girl Friday
I'M here to help! Housekeeping, shopping, errands. Senior,
pet, house sitting. Jenny Jones,
909-626-0027, anytime!
ATTENTION busy and
homebound. Let me run
your errands. Sues Errand
Service. Honest, dependable service. References
available. 909-957-4566.
Free estimates.
Senior discount!
WE HAUL IT ALL CHARLIE!
909-382-1210
626-383-1442
sameday-haulaway.com
ADVANCED
DON DAVIES
Same Day
One call does it all!
Garage, yard, home,
moving!
909-599-9530
House Cleaning
CAROUSEL Quality Cleaning. Family owned for 26
years. Licensed, insured.
Senior rates. Professional
services including: cleaning,
windows, senior care, fire
damage, move in/out, closet
organization. 10 percent discount to Claremont College
faculty. Check us out on
Angies List. Robyn, 909621-3929.
20 YEARS experience. Free
estimates. Excellent references. Tailored to your individual needs. Senior care,
day or night. Call Lupe, 909236-2236.
Established, upbeat,
licensed house cleaning
service. Specializing in
larger homes. Organic
cleaning supplies used.
26 years of experience.
Jeanette 909-224-1180,
909-946-7475.
Handyman
Shirley's Cleaning Service

28 years in business.
Office/residential
No job too small.
Free estimates.
We do spring cleaning!
909-730-8564
SMALL repair jobs, fencing,

gates, brick block, concrete
cutting, breaking and repair.
25 years in Claremont. Paul,
909-753-5360.
ROSIE'S Spic Span Cleaning

Service. Residential, commercial, vacant homes, apartments, offices. Free estimate,
$10 off first time clients. Licensed. 909-277-4215.
A-HANDYMAN
New and Repairs
Inside, outside, small,
large, home, garage, yard.
ONE CALL DOES IT ALL!
909-599-9530
Cell: 626-428-1691
Lic.323243
30 years experience!
Claremont area.
Claremont
Handyman Service
Carpentry, repairs,
gates, lighting,
small painting projects.
Odd jobs welcome!
Free consultations.
909-921-6334
HOME Repair by Ken. Local
for 11 years. We can get it
done for you! 909-374-0373.
Irrigation
Since 1978
Bonded * Insured
24-hour emergency
service.
909-982-8910
* Senior discount *
Lic.359145
Expert Repairs
Retrofit Experts
Ask us how to save water.
Allen Cantrall Landscape
909-224-3327
Lic.861685
Serving the Area
Since 1983
Friday 01-23-15
SERVICES
Irrigation
Learn Japanese
Painting
INSTALLATIONS
EXPERT REPAIRS
DRIP SYSTEM
SPECIALISTS
C.F.PRIVETT, LIC.557151
909-621-5388
ADVANCED
DON DAVIES
Call 909-599-9530 Now

Cell: 626-428-1691
Landscaping
Dale's Tree &
Landscape Services
Pruning, removal, planting,
irrigation and yard cleanup.
909-982-5794
Lic#753381
GREENWOOD
LANDSCAPING CO.
Landscaping contractor for
complete landscaping,
irrigation, drainage,
designing and gardening.
Lic.520496
909-621-7770
Drought tolerant and
California native design
Water conserving irrigation
Lighting and maintenance
Allen Cantrall Landscape
909-224-3327
Lic.861685
Serving the Area
Since 1983
ADVANCED DON DAVIES
Mt. Sac, Cal Poly
New, refurbish or repair.
Design, drainage, concrete,
slate, flagstone, lighting, irrigation, decomposed granite.
909-599-9530
Cell: 626-428-1691
Claremont area 30 years!
Lic.323243
DLS Landscaping and Design.
Claremont native specializing
in drought tolerant landscaping,
drip systems and lighting. Artistic solutions for the future. Over
35 years experience. Call: 909225-8855, 909-982-5965.
Lic.585007.
DANS GARDENING
SERVICE
Sprinklers installed, repaired. Clean-up, hauling.
Sod, seed, planting,
lighting, drainage.
Free written estimates.
Insured. References.
Since 1977. Lic.508671.
Please call 909-989-1515
Eco-friendly landscaping.
We will get you a $3000
grant to remove your lawn!
Why mow when you can
grow? From the creators of
The Pomona College
Organic Farm.
Specializing in native
and edible landscapes.
909-398-1235
www.naturalearthla.com
Lic.919825
*$2 sq. ft. rebate*
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Claremont COURIER does not endorse the advertised product, service, or company, nor any of the claims made by the advertisement.
SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
Veteran, Mt. Sac, Cal Poly

New, repairs. Professional.
All sprinkler repairs.
tax help antiques house cleaning landscaping

pet care roofing elder care computer services
TAUGHT by Sumi Ohtani

at the Claremont Forum in
the Packing House. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
afternoons/evenings. All
levels welcome. Excellent
brain exercise for seniors!
909-626-3066.
Painting
ACE SEVIER PAINTING
Interior/Exterior
BONDED and INSURED
Many references.
Claremont resident.
35 years experience.
Lic.315050
Please call: 909-624-5080,
909-596-4095.
D&D Custom Painting.
Bonded. Lic.423346. Residential, commercial. Interior
or exterior. Free estimates.
909-982-8024.
COLLINS Painting & Construction Company, LLC. Interior, exterior. Residential
and commercial. Contractors
Lic.384597. 909-985-8484.
KPW PAINTING
Older couple painting,
40 years experience!
Competitive rates.
Small repairs.
No job too small.
References available.
We work our own jobs.
Carrie or Ron
909-615-4858
Lic.778506
STEVE LOPEZ
PAINTING
Extensive preparation.
Indoor, outdoor, cabinets.
Offering odorless green
solution. 33-year master.
Lic.542552
Please call
909-989-9786
AFFORDABLE. Traditional or
green options. Custom work.
No job too big or too small. 20
years of Claremont resident
referrals. Free estimates.
Lic.721041. 909-228-4256.
www.vjpaint.com.
RESIDENTIAL/Commercial.
Quality work at reasonable
prices. Free estimates.
Lic.541469. 909-622-7994.
Patio & Decks
Plumbing
Tile
STEVES PLUMBING
24-hour service* Low cost!
Free estimates.
All plumbing repairs.
Complete drain cleaning,
leak detection,
water heaters.
Your local plumber
for over 25 years.
Senior discounts.
Insured, Lic.744873.
* 909-985-5254 *
MASTER tile layer. Quick

and clean. Stone and granite work. Residential, commercial. Lic.830249. Ray,
909-731-3511.

Since 1978
Bonded * Insured
NO JOB TOO BIG
OR SMALL!
24-hour emergency service.
Tree Care
BAUER TREE CARE
40 plus years
in Claremont.
Pruning of your small
and medium perennials.
909-624-8238
www.bauertreecare.com
ADVANCED DON DAVIES
909-982-8910
Dale's Tree Service
New, refurbish and repair.

Concrete, masonry, lighting,
planters and retaining walls.
* Senior discount *
Lic.359145
Certified arborist. Pruning

and removals. Landscaping,
corrective and restoration
trimming and yard clean up.
909-982-5794
Lic#753381
909-599-9530
Cell: 626-428-1691
Claremont area 30 years!
Lic.323243
Pet/House Care
EXPERIENCED house/pet
sitter. Will provide loving
care for house/pets in exchange for accommodations. Two week minimum
and long term. Retired former resident. Email Katherine, pieplace@boreal.org.
Roofing
GORDON Perry Roofing.
Reroofing, repairs of all types.
Free estimates. Quality work.
Lic.C39588976. 909-944-3884.
Senior Care
SENIOR helpers. Light
housekeeping, local errands,
doctor appointments, dog
walking, laundry, grocery
shopping and food preparation. Reasonable rates. Free
consultation, 909-418-4388.
Sprinklers & Repair

Plastering & Stucco
PLASTERING by Thomas.
Stucco and drywall repair
specialist. Licensed home
improvement. Contractor
Lic.614648. 909-984-6161.
www.wall-doctor.com.
Plumbing
RENES Plumbing and AC. All
types residential repairs,
HVAC, new installation, repairs. Prices to fit the working
familys budget. Lic.454443.
Insured professional service.
909-593-1175.
EXCEL PLUMBING
Family owned and operated.
30 plus years experience.
Expert plumbing repairs and
drain cleaning. Water
heaters, faucets, sinks,
toilets, disposals,
under slab lead detection,
sewer video inspection.
Licensed, bonded and
insured. Lic.917874.
909-945-1995
ADVANCED
DON DAVIES
Veteran
Mt. Sac, Cal Poly
New, repairs. Professional.
All sprinkler repairs.
Call 909-599-9530 now

Cell: 626-428-1691
DURUSSEL Sprinklers. Install,
repair, automate. Since 1982.
Free estimates. Lic.540042.
Call 909-982-1604.
WASTING WATER?
Poor Coverage?
Sprinkler repair.
Installations
and modifications.
C.F. Privett
909-621-5388
Lic.557151
Tile
REGROUT, clean, seal, color

grout. 909-880-9719, 1-888764-7688.
Upholstery
MGT Professional Tree Care.

Providing prompt, dependable service for all your tree
care needs. Certified arborist.
Lic.#836027. Matt GrayTrask. Call 909-946-7444.
TOM Day Tree Service. Fine
pruning of all trees since
1974. Free estimate. 909629-6960.
Johnny's Tree Service
Tree trimming
and demolition.
Certified arborist.
Lic.270275, insured.
Please call:
909-946-1123
951-522-0992
PINK UPHOLSTERY
48 years of experience. Up to
30 percent discount on fabric.
Free pickup and delivery.
Weed Abatement
JOHNNY'S Tree Service.
Weed abatement/land clearing. Disking and mowing.
Please call 909-946-1123,
951-522-0992. Lic.270275.
TIRED of dealing with weed
problems on your lot or field?
Help control the problem in
an environmentally safe
manner. To receive loads of
quality wood chips. Please
call 909-214-6773. Tom Day
Tree Service.
ADVANCED
DON DAVIES
Veteran
Weed eating, mowing,
tractor fields,
manual slopes, hauling.
909-599-9530
Cell: 626-428-1691
Window Washing
NACHOS Window Cleaning.
For window washing, call nacho, 909-816-2435. Free estimates, satisfaction guaranteed. Number one in LA
County.
LEGAL TENDER
APN: 8704-021-094 TS No: CA08004457-14-1 TO
No: 11-0078737-06 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S
SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED
OF TRUST DATED July 8, 2003. UNLESS YOU
TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE.
IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE
NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST
YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.
On February 5, 2015 at 09:00 AM, Vineyard Ballroom, Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles-Norwalk,
13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650, MTC
Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of
sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust
Recorded on July 22, 2003 as Instrument No. 03
2077471 of official records in the Office of the
Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by LEONIDAS JOHNSON, AN UNMARRIED MAN, as Trustor(s), MORTGAGE
ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS,
INC. as nominee for PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE, INC. as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in
lawful money of the United States, all payable at the
time of sale, that certain property situated in said
County, California describing the land therein as: AS
MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF
TRUST The property heretofore described is being
sold as is. The street address and other common
designation, if any, of the real property described
above is purported to be: 500 GOLDEN SPRINGS
DR UNIT A, DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common
designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be
made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances,
to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s)
secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon,
as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under
the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees,
charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts
created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of
the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the
property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs,
expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustees Sale is estimated
to be $176,453.93 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will
increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiarys bid
at said sale may include all or part of said amount.
In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a
cashiers check drawn on a state or national bank, a
check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a
check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan
association, savings association or savings bank
specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the
Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the
Trustees Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right.
The property offered for sale excludes all funds held
on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If
the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason,
the successful bidders sole and exclusive remedy
shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and
the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.
Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering
bidding on this property lien, you should understand
that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee
auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the
property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee
auction does not automatically entitle you to free and
clear ownership of the property. You should also be
aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction,
you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens
senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can
receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of
outstanding liens that may exist on this property by
contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a
fee for this information. If you consult either of
these resources, you should be aware that the same
Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed
of Trust on the property. Notice to Property Owner
The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be
postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee,
Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section
2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the
public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale.
If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been
postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time
and date for the sale of this property, you may call
Auction.com at 800.280.2832 for information regarding the Trustee's Sale or visit the Internet Web
site address www.Auction.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA08004457-14-1.
Information about postponements that are very short
in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the
telephone information or on the Internet Web site.
The best way to verify postponement information is
to attend the scheduled sale. Date: December 18,
2014 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No.
CA08004457-14-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA
92614 Phone:949-252-8300 TDD: 866-660-4288
Amy Lemus, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT
www.Auction.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AUCTION.COM at
800.280.2832 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps
MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR
THAT PURPOSE.P1124775 1/9, 1/16, 01/23/2015
legalads@claremont-courier.com 909.621.4761
APN: 8702-001-003 TS No: CA05001513-14-1
TO No: 8462409 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE
YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF
TRUST DATED October 19, 2006. UNLESS
YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR
PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC
SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF
THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS
AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A
LAWYER. On February 3, 2015 at 09:00 AM, behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400
Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA 91766, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of
sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded
on October 27, 2006, as Instrument No. 06
2388878, of official records in the Office of the
Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by REX LOUIS BOTENGAN, A SINGLE
MAN, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE
ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS,
INC. as nominee for HOME123 CORPORATION,
A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION as Beneficiary,
WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE
HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United
States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain
property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The
property heretofore described is being sold "as is".
The street address and other common designation, if
any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1316 SOUTH DIAMOND BAR
BOULEVARD #D, DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765
The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for
any incorrectness of the street address and other
common designation, if any, shown herein. Said
sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of
the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances
if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and
of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total
amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of
the initial publication of this Notice of Trustees Sale
is estimated to be $234,855.91 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and
advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiarys bid at said sale may include all or part of
said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will
accept a cashiers check drawn on a state or national
bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit
union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings
and loan association, savings association or savings
bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to
the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the
Trustees Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right.
The property offered for sale excludes all funds held
on account by the property receiver, if applicable.
If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason,
the successful bidders sole and exclusive remedy
shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and
the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.
Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering
bidding on this property lien, you should understand
that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee
auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the
property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee
auction does not automatically entitle you to free
and clear ownership of the property. You should also
be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a
junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all
liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before
you can receive clear title to the property. You are
encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and
size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a
title insurance company, either of which may charge
you a fee for this information. If you consult either
of these resources, you should be aware that the
same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or
Deed of Trust on the property. Notice to Property
Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale
may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to
Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The
law requires that information about Trustee Sale
postponements be made available to you and to the
public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale.
If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been
postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time
and date for the sale of this property, you may call
Priority Posting and Publishing at 714-573-1965 for
information regarding the Trustee's Sale or visit the
Internet Web site address listed below for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file
number assigned to this case, CA05001513-14-1.
Information about postponements that are very short
in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the
telephone information or on the Internet Web site.
The best way to verify postponement information
is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: December 22,
2014 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No.
CA05001513-14-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA
92614 Phone: 949-252-8300 TDD: 866-660-4288
Joseph Barragan, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE
AT www.priorityposting.com FOR AUTOMATED
SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Priority Posting and Publishing AT 714-573-1965 MTC
Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING
TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION
OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. P1124974 1/9, 1/16, 01/23/2015
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
CLAREMONT REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY REGARDING
CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY
PURSUANT TO THE LONG RANGE
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT PLAN
On January 27, 2015, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, at the City Council
Chamber, located at 225 Second Street, Claremont,
California 91711, the Successor Agency to the Claremont Redevelopment Agency (Agency) will hold
a public hearing to consider the disposition of certain real property (Property) pursuant to a Purchase
and Sale Agreement (Agreement) by and between
the Agency and Joshua Kerr (Buyer). The Property consists of approximately 2,048 square feet of
vacant real property located at the northeast corner
of Second Street and Oberlin Avenue in the City
(APN: 8313-012-928), as further described in the
Agreement. The Agreement calls for the Agency to
sell the Property to the Buyer in its present condition,
for the fair market value of the Property. A copy of
the proposed Agreement is available for public inspection at the office of the City Clerk, Claremont
City Hall, 207 Harvard Avenue, Claremont, California 91711, during regular business hours, Monday
through Thursday, from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 33431,
the purpose of the public hearing is to receive testimony from the public regarding the proposed sale of
the Property to the Buyer, all as more particularly set
forth in the proposed Agreement and the LongRange Property Management Plan prepared by the
Successor Agency pursuant to Health and Safety
Code Section 34191.4(c). All interested persons and
organizations are invited and encouraged to attend
said meeting and express their opinions for, against
or neutral to this item. Any interested person or organization may submit written comments to the proposed Agreement to the City Clerk at City Hall, 207
Harvard Avenue, Claremont, California 91711, prior
to the public hearing.
If you challenge the item listed above in court, you
may be limited to raising only those issues you or
someone else raised at the public hearing described
in this notice, or in a written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk at, or prior to, the public hearing. Furthermore, you must exhaust any
administrative remedies prior to commencing a court
challenge to the Agencys action.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, you should contact the office
of the City Clerk at (909) 399-5461. Notification
at least three days prior to the meeting will enable
the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. Further information regarding the proposed Agreement may be
obtained by contacting Jamie Harvey, Management Analyst, at (909) 399-5473.
Dated: January 6, 2015
By: ____________________________________
Successor Agency Secretary
Publish Dates: January 9, 16 and 23, 2015
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER
ESTATE OF WILLIAM M. NORDQUEST
CASE NO. BP158828
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in
the will or estate, or both, of WILLIAM M.
NORDQUEST:
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by
MICHELLE NORDQUEST in the Superior Court of
California, County of Los Angeles.
THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that
MICHELLE NORDQUEST be appointed as personal
representative to administer the estate of the decedent.
The PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates
Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions,
however, the personal representative will be required to
give notice to interested persons unless they have
waived notice or consented to the proposed action.)
The independent administration authority will be
granted unless an interested person files an objection
to the petition and shows good cause why the court
should not grant the authority.
A HEARING ON THE PETITION WILL BE HELD
IN THIS COURT AS FOLLOWS:
Date: February 4, 2015 Time: 8:30 a.m. in Dept.: 67
Room: located at:
Superior Court Of California,
County Of Los Angeles,
111 North Hill Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Central District
IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition,
you should appear at the hearing and state your
objections or file written objections with the court
before the hearing. Your appearance may be in
person or by your attorney.
IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a CONTINGENT
CREDITOR OF THE DECEDENT, you must file
your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the
later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative,
as defined in section 58 (b) of the California Probate
Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of
the California Probate Code.
Other California statutes and legal authority may
affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to
consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.
YOU MAY EXAMINE THE FILE KEPT BY THE
COURT. If you are a person interested in the estate,
you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and
appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account
as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request
for Special Notice form is available from the court
clerk.
Attorney for petitioner:
Howard R. Hawkins SBN: 100875
Attorney At Law
2146 Bonita Avenue,
La Verne, CA 91750
Ph:909-593-1388
Publish: January 16, 23 & 30, 2015
Claremont COURIER Classifieds/Friday, January 23, 2015

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
File No. 2014363818
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as MWK COMPANY, 2473 Bonita
Ave., La Verne, CA 91750. Registrant(s):
Wayne Keller, Jr., 2473 Bonita Ave., La Verne,
CA 91750.
This business is conducted by an Individual.
Registrant commenced to transact business
under the fictitious name or names listed
above on 12/01/2013.
I declare that all information in this statement
is true and correct.
/s/ Wayne Keller, Jr. Title: Owner
This statement was filed with the RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk of Los Angeles
County on 12/30/14.
NOTICE- In Accordance with subdivision (a) of
section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five (5) years from
the date on which it was filed in the office of the
County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision
(b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days
after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a
change in the residence address of a registered
owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. Effective January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business
Name Statement must be accompanied by the
Affidavit Of Identity Form.
The filing of this statement does not of itself
authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious
Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see
Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).
PUBLISH: January 16, 23, 30 & February 6, 2015
File No. 2014364291
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as COLLEGE SENSE, 3940 Inglewood
Blvd., Apt.1, Los Angeles, CA 90066. Registrant(s): Candee T. Jones, 3940 Inglewood
Blvd., Apt.1, Los Angeles, CA 90066.
Registrant commenced to transact business
under the fictitious name or names listed
above on 12/31/2014.
I declare that all information in this statement
is true and correct.
/s/ Candee T. Jones Title: Owner
This statement was filed with the RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk of Los Angeles
County on 12/30/14.
NOTICE- In Accordance with subdivision (a)
of section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement
generally expires at the end of five (5) years
from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided
in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it
expires 40 days after any change in the facts
set forth in the statement pursuant to section
17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious
Business Name Statement must be filed before
the expiration. Effective January 1, 2014, the
Fictitious Business Name Statement must be
accompanied by the Affidavit Of Identity
Form.
The filing of this statement does not of itself
authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious
Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see
Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).
PUBLISH: January 16, 23, 30 and February 6, 2015
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR
CHANGE OF NAME
CASE NUMBER: KS018577
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:
Petitioner: ISAAC CHRISTOPHER HONG
Filed a petition with this court for a decree
changing names as follows:
Present name:
ISAAC CHRISTOPHER HONG
to Proposed name:
ISAAC CHRISTOPHER WILLIAMS
THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at
the hearing indicated below to show cause, if
any, why the petition for change of name
should not be granted. Any person objecting
to the name changes described above must file
a written objection that includes the reasons
for the objection at least two court days before
the matter is scheduled to be heard and must
appear at the hearing to show cause why the
petition should not be granted. If no written
objection is timely filed, the court may grant
the petition without a hearing.
NOTICE OF HEARING
Date: February 13, 2015 Time: 8:30 a.m.
Dept.: O Room: ,
Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles,
Pomona Courthouse South
400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766
East District
A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be
published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing
on the petition in the following newspaper of
general circulation, printed in this county:
CLAREMONT COURIER, 1420 N. Claremont
Blvd., Suite 205B, Claremont, CA 91711
/s/ Robert A. Dukes, Dated: December 18, 2014
Judge of the Superior Court
Petitioner: Isaac Christopher Hong
826 E. Route 66, Space 20, Glendora, CA 91740
Tel.: 626-905-0867
PUBLISH: 01/09/15, 01/16/15, 01/23/15,
01/30/15
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File No. 2014363392
The following person(s) is (are) doing business
as BARRIOS TRUCK MECHANIC, 1010 W.
Holt Ave., Space 10A, Pomona, CA 91768. Registrant(s): Julian Cesar Barrios-Felix, 1010 W.
Holt Ave., Space 10A, Pomona, CA 91768.
Registrant has not yet commenced to transact
business under the fictitious business name or
names listed herein.
I declare that all information in this statement is
true and correct.
/s/ Julian Cesar Barrios-Felix Title: Owner
This statement was filed with the RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk of Los Angeles County
on 12/30/14.
section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five (5) years from the
date on which it was filed in the office of the
Name Statement must be accompanied by the Affidavit Of Identity Form.
The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another
under federal, state, or common law (see Section
14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).
PUBLISH: January 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2015
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE
(Division 6 of the Commercial Code)
Escrow No. L- 032630-MK
(1) Notice is hereby given to creditors of the
within named Seller(s) that a bulk sale is about to
be made on personal property hereinafter described.
(2) The name and business addresses of the seller
are: GOOK HWA HOUSE, INC, 2825 S. DIAMOND BAR BLVD #143, DIAMOND BAR, CA
91765
(3) The location in California of the chief executive office of the Seller is: 1833 WALNUT LEAF
DR, WALNUT, CA 91789
(4) The name and business address of the
Buyer(s) are: BRIAN J. SHIN AND HYUN
JOON SHIN, 1673 TYLER DR, FULLERTON,
CA 92835
(5) The location and general description of the assets to be sold are: FURNITURE, FIXTURE &
EQUIPMENT, COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE, GOODWILL, TRADE-NAME, LEASE,
LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER of that certain business located at: 2825 S. DIAMOND BAR BLVD #143,
DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765
(6) The business name used by the seller(s) at said
location is: GOOK HWA HOUSE
(7) The anticipated date of the bulk sale is FEBRUARY 10, 2015, at the office of TOWER ESCROW INC, 3600 WILSHIRE BLVD, #426,
LOS ANGELES, CA 90010, Escrow No. L032630-MK, Escrow Officer: MARTHA KIM
(8) Claims may be filed with Same as 7 above.
(9) The last date for filing claims is: FEBRUARY
9, 2015
(10) This Bulk Sale is subject to Section 6106.2 of
the Uniform Commercial Code.
(11) As listed by the Seller, all other business
names and addresses used by the Seller within
three years before the date such list was sent or
delivered to the Buyer are: NONE
Dated: JANUARY 12, 2015
TRANSFEREES: BRIAN J. SHIN AND HYUN
JOON SHIN
LA1494592 CLAREMONT COURIER 1/23/15
File No. 2015014784
The following person(s) is (are) doing business
as MY GYM LA VERNE, BAMMS, 2416
Foothill Blvd, Suite B, La Verne, CA 91750.
Mailing address: 395 S. Indian Hill Blvd., Claremont, CA 91711. Registrant(s): BAMMS, LLC.,
395 S. Indian Hill Blvd., Claremont, CA 91711.
This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company.
Registrant has not yet commenced to transact
business under the fictitious business name or
names listed herein.
I declare that all information in this statement is
true and correct.
/s/ Amanda Thompson Title: Managing Member
This statement was filed with the RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk of Los Angeles County
on 01/20/15.
section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five (5) years from the
date on which it was filed in the office of the
Name Statement must be accompanied by the Affidavit Of Identity Form.
The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another
under federal, state, or common law (see Section
14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).
PUBLISH: January 23, 30, February 6 and 13, 2015
LEGAL TENDER
NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE TS No. CA14-615569-AL Order No.: 1604433 YOU ARE
IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST
DATED 11/21/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT
MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU
NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST
YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A
LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest
bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state
or national bank, check drawn by state or federal
credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section
5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do
business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied,
regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to
pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late
charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the
Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably
estimated to be set forth below. The amount may
be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY
MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): ANDREW J PEREZ AND IRENE E PEREZ,
MARRIED TO EACH OTHER Recorded:
11/28/2007 as Instrument No. 20072615589 of
Official Records in the office of the Recorder of
LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of
Sale: 2/13/2015 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: By
the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza,
Pomona, CA 91766 Amount of unpaid balance
and other charges: $334,750.38 The purported
property address is: 639 W SAN JOSE AVE,
CLAREMONT, CA 91711 Assessors Parcel
No.: 8316-015-015 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL
BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this
property lien, you should understand that there are
risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You
will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction
does not automatically entitle you to free and
clear ownership of the property. You should also
be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be
a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the
auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned
off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that
may exist on this property by contacting the
county recorders office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for
this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender
may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust
on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY
OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of
sale may be postponed one or more times by the
mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil
Code. The law requires that information about
trustee sale postponements be made available to
you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not
present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether
your sale date has been postponed, and, if appli-
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cable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale
of this property, you may call 714-730-2727 for
information regarding the trustees sale or visit
this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com,
using the file number assigned to this foreclosure
by the Trustee: CA-14-615569-AL . Information
about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled
sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site.
The best way to verify postponement information
is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned
Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common
designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be
obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is
unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall
be the return of monies paid to the Trustee,
and the successful bidder shall have no further
recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason,
the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only
to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser
shall have no further recourse against the
Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagees
Attorney. If you have previously been discharged
through bankruptcy, you may have been released
of personal liability for this loan in which case
this letter is intended to exercise the note holders
rights against the real property only. As required
by law, you are hereby notified that a negative
credit report reflecting on your credit record may
be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail
to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations.
QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT
COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A
DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED
WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date:
Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy
Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For
NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714730-2727 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711
Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.:
CA-14-615569-AL IDSPub #0076309 1/23/2015
1/30/2015 2/6/2015
LA-RICS Joint Powers Authority is proposing to
construct an 85-foot telecommunications monopole
at 2040 Sumner Ave., Claremont, CA 91711. The
tower is not required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to have any marking and/or
lighting for aviation safety and no other lighting on
the structure is anticipated. Interested persons may
review the application for this project by going to
www.fcc.gov/asr/applications, and entering the Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) Form 854 File
Number A0931142. Interested persons may raise
any environmental concerns about the proposed
structure by filing a Request for Environmental Review with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) within 30 days of the date that Notice of
the Project is published on the FCCs website. The
FCC strongly encourages interested parties to file
Requests for Environmental Review online. Instruction for making such filing can be found at
www.fcc.gov/asr/environmentalrequest. Parties
wishing to submit a request by mail may send the
request to: FCC Requests for Environmental Review, Attn: Ramon Williams, 445 12th Street SW,
Washington, DC 20554.
Publish: January 23, 2015
Legal ease
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER

ESTATE OF DONNA S. BULLOCK
CASE NO. BP159083
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent
creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of DONNA
S. BULLOCK:
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by
CHRISTOPHER L. TRAVISANO in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles.
THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that
CHRISTOPHER L. TRAVISANO be appointed
as personal representative to administer the estate
of the decedent.
The PETITION requests authority to administer
the estate under the Independent Administration
of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without
obtaining court approval. Before taking certain
very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice
or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted
unless an interested person files an objection to
the petition and shows good cause why the court
should not grant the authority.
A HEARING ON THE PETITION WILL BE
HELD IN THIS COURT AS FOLLOWS:
Date: February 19, 2015 Time: 8:30 a.m. in Dept.:
9 Room: located at:
Superior Court Of California,
County Of Los Angeles,
111 North Hill Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Central District
IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition,
you should appear at the hearing and state your
objections or file written objections with the court
before the hearing. Your appearance may be in
person or by your attorney.
IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a CONTINGENT
CREDITOR OF THE DECEDENT, you must file
your claim with the court and mail a copy to the
personal representative appointed by the court
within the later of either (1) four months from
the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58 (b)
of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days
from the date of mailing or personal delivery to
you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.
Other California statutes and legal authority
may affect your rights as a creditor. You may
want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.
YOU MAY EXAMINE THE FILE KEPT BY
THE COURT. If you are a person interested in
the estate, you may file with the court a Request
for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of
an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of
any petition or account as provided in Probate
Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice
form is available from the court clerk.
Attorney for petitioner:
Howard R. Hawkins SBN: 100875
Attorney At Law
2146 Bonita Avenue,
La Verne, CA 91750
Ph:909-593-1388
Publish: January 23, 30 and February 6, 2015
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SUNDAY, JANUARY 25
1-4 p.m. 420 Baughman Ave., Claremont. Curtis Real Estate.

1-4 p.m. 431 Champlain Drive, Claremont. Wheeler Steffen Sothebys International Realty.
Claremont Real Estate Market Snapshot

December 2014
Number of Homes Sold
Number Sold > $750,000
Number Sold < $750,000
Number of Short Sales
Highest Sale Price
Lowest Sale Price
Average List Price of Homes Sold
Average Sold Price
Average Days On Market
2014
2013
23
5
18
1
$1,500,000
$283,500
$673,256
$649,894
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Change From Previous Year
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6
25
1
$1,428,000
$245,000
$640,182
$624,946
78
-26 percent
-17 percent
-28 percent
+0 percent
+5 percent
+16 percent
+5 percent
+4 percent
-6 percent
Happy New Year everyone! December was a relatively quiet and slow month in Claremont real estate, which is to be expected due to the holidays. Average days on market
rose by nearly two weeks over previous months but, compared to last year, was relatively consistent. As with the rest of the year, December 2014 experienced a rise in sales
prices. With little new inventory hitting the market in December, there should be a small
influx of new inventory as we exit the holiday season and push into 2015.
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in the COURIERs Best of the Best Contest
Broker Associate, CRS, GRI, ABR, e-PRO, SRES
909.447.7708 Mason@MasonProphet.com
Information provided by Ryan Zimmerman, Wheeler Steffen Sotheby's International Realty.

Contact Ryan at ryan@rrzimmerman.com or call 909.447.7707.
www.MasonProphet.com DRE# 01714034

Read what my clients are saying. Visit www.MasonProphet.com
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I can't say enough about Mason's easy-going professionalism. I have

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good and some not so good, but Mason stands above the rest. Although a
busy agent, he made us feel like we were his only clients. It is obvious that
Mason takes pride in his work and helped us through what has usually
been a very stressful process. We were always informed, updated and met
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Claremonts latest craze,

A MAZING ANIMALS / PAGE 24

CHS battles Glendora:

Oh, Claremont. You amuse us.

COURIER photo/Steven Felschundneff

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Self-policing and picking our battles

made an innocuous post on Facebook this

burn request to be met with

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City takes next steps for long-term care of urban forest

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Claremont COURIER/Friday, January 23, 2015

Supply and demand keeps Claremont in development mode

f you build it, they will

COURIER photo/Steven Felschundneff

wine Homes never came to fruition.

orth Claremont isnt

Ivy Walk by Olson Homes, located on

both the north and south sides of the 10

The 95 townhomes on either side of

Claremont COURIER/Friday, January 23, 2015

Fallen tree limb temporarily closes Indian Hill

raffic near the Claremont Village

The branch is resting on a steel cable between two

COURIER photo/Steven Felschundneff

Council tackles trees, priorities in two upcoming workshops

laremont city staff will present a tree policy

before officers made contact with him.

The annual city council priorities workshop will

termined the Orange County man had

Claremont COURIER/Friday, January 23, 2015

Claremonter sets out to amaze readers with his acrobatic past

laremont resident David Linden has

COURIER photo/Steven Felschundneff

handstand into the water, he had to meet him.

he could stand. When his oldest brother Harvey took a

GSW response to city lawsuit: dismiss the action altogether

olden State Water

The water company had 30 days to file

plaint and then seek an order for early

Claremont COURIER/Friday, January 23, 2015

ucky me, I became a grandma

Volunteers needed for

(me alone with Violet) because I had to admit to myself

snaps. I am very old school, from a time when a buckle

be deployed to count specific blocks

Claremont COURIER/Friday, January 23, 2015

curred so close to the police department

everyone, especially pedestrians. Claremont is a dedicated walking and biking

Claremont COURIER/Friday, January 23, 2015

The Claremont Energy Challenge

working with student interns at all seven Claremont

Claremont COURIER/Friday, January 23, 2015

Loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather

they were just starting out, they didnt

been caught doing womens work. Still,

Nintendo, a game he proudly beat. He

honors will be presented immediately

Claremont COURIER/Friday, January 23, 2015

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