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COURIER photo/Peter Weinberger Councilmember Corey Calaycay took the opportunity to shake hands with fellow councilmember Joe Lyons during the State of the City presentation on Wednesday at the Candlelight Pavilion in Claremont. Things are looking rosy for Claremont, according to city staff. See page 3 for a full report. Councilmembers Sam Pedroza and Larry Schroeder look on as Mayor Opanyi Nasiali offers opening remarks at the citys annual event.
It was a bittersweet goodbye for retiring librarian Cindy Dewey from Vista del Valle
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First, the grand hyper-local experiment by AOL in creating over 800 Patch local news websites (including ClaremontLa Verne) finally failed after four years. AOL had been shopping the business and finally sold it to the private equity firm Hale Global. Although Hale Global says it will continue to nurture the websites, the betting line is they will split up the assets and try and sell them in pieces for a profit. Kind of warms your heart doesnt it? There were many in the newspaper industry, especially community newspaper publishers, who watched Patch quite closely. AOL dumped a ton of money into Patch, literally starting 800 websites overnight. They had a cookie-cutter formula on how each website would look and function, with a goal of turning a profit within a couple of years. Or less. In the early stages, as money flowed, there was some excitement (and concern) that Patch was going to break new ground in publishing local news online. They paid good wages to the editors, who managed the websites, and developed many bells and whistles to involve readers in their products. But it became clear very early that key ingredients were missing for success. It started with the model where one person does everything to publish news. Those decently paid editors of each site were responsible for writing, photography, posting stories, proofing and probably a lot of technical support. They also worked 60 to 70 hour weeks. From my perspective, this model was literally impossible to maintain. Not only were people burning out after six months (creating a ton of turnover), they had no real area of expertise. I can only imagine the difficulty of attending a news event, having to write a story, shoot pictures and video and then go back to the office to edit and publish all of this to meet deadline. Then do it all over again in a couple of hours.
Ill confess, we at the COURIER have learned to multitask and have done this in a pinch. But its critical to start a news gathering business built on people who bring a particular expertise and skill level to the table, and then use them in that area. Thats why in most cases Beth Hartnett writes, Steven Felschundneff shoots pictures and Mary Rose sells advertising. This is the old school way of managing the news coverage, but it works. Of course, its also expensive. So, as Patch employees burned out, the qualitywhich was mediocre at firstbecame much worse in the end. Without a quality product, your business will not survive. With advertising never really taking off, especially at the local level, Patch seemed doomed after just two years of existence. AOL continued to pour money into Patch, losing at least $25 million annually. To their credit, they kept going longer than most media companies would. In this day and age, profits come first, and can never start soon enough. Which brings me to the Orange County Register. The newspaper that literally had become the darling of the industry. Notice I wrote that in the past tense. But there still is a good story line. Guy arrives (Aaron Kushner) on the publishing scene with lots of money and a Stanford background, and saves Freedom Communications (OC Registers parent company) from bankruptcy in 2012. He is a true romantic about newspaper publishing and bucks every media
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CITY NEWS
Strong 2013 has officials feeling good about citys state
he stage may have been dark, but the Candlelight Pavilion was abuzz with activity on Wednesday as Claremont officials and business folk crowded the Foothill Boulevard landmark for the yearly State of the City address.
In addition to good food, guests of the annual event have been treated to favorable news in recent years as Claremont officials CITY move forward with increased citywide COUNCIL improvements thanks to better than expected city finances. This year was more of the same. Following 2012s $1.8 million surplus, Claremont again saw an increase in city finances of more than $1.3 million, primarily thanks to reduced spending, streamlining the citys approval processes and increased economic development in city shopping centers. With a strong economic base, the city has realized a healthy increase in sales tax revenue, said Claremont Mayor Opanyi Nasiali. When I ran for city council three years ago, I campaigned on the slogan Living Within Our Means. At the time the city was facing a $3 million deficit caused by a state seizure of local funds, the impact of a failing economy and unsustainable expenses such as employee pension costs...I am pleased to say the state of the city is positive. In 2013, dubbed the year of moving forward, the council did just that, progressing in housing development as well as in areas deemed as top priorities to the council such as economic development. After years in flux, shopping centers like the now flourishing Auto Center Drive have become a significant contributor to the citys improved economic stability. Auto Center has become known for much more than the cluster of auto dealerships from whence it draws its name. While Norms proved an important addition to the promenade, the opening of the Super King grocery store in late 2011 proved to be particularly fortuitous. Since July 2013, more than 11 businesses have come to call the Auto Center mini-mall home, from dentist offices to dining destinations. Today the center is at 97 percent capacity and growing. City officials hope to mimic the success of the revitalized shopping center as they focus on filling vacancies at the freshly renovated Peppertree Square. As economic development booms, city officials expect to see the same boost in the citys housing market thanks to the advancement of several housing projects over the past year. Developer Taylor Morrison held a grand opening ceremony last week for its Citrus Glen complex, a cluster of 50 townhome-style dwellings located on the corner of Padua and Base Line Road. In the next several years, Claremont residents can expect to see as many as 694 new housing units, many of which
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COURIER photo/Peter Weinberger Mayor Opanyi Nasiali takes time out during the State of the City address to thank the many people in the room that help make Claremont a great city.
will be townhomes, as other developers follow suit. Despite the surplus, city officials asserted continued fiscal responsibility as a top priority in 2014. With several pricey items on Claremonters wish listexpansions at the Joslyn Center, a new police station and potential water acquisition among themcity administrators are making advance preparations for city spending with the creation of several master plans. Among the blueprints in progress are master plans for the Wilderness Park, police station, Joslyn Center and Foothill Boulevard, currently in the public input process. More information is available on the citys website. The Claremont team also recently completed a notable update to the citys sustainability plan, which councilmembers note includes not just energy-efficient practices, but financially sound decision making. As Claremont continues with the potential acquisition of the citys water system and other potentially costly expenditures, officials maintained a commitment to continuing to evaluate financial costs to the city and its residents. We will continue to focus on living within our means and consider the financial impact of these decisions on our budget, Mr. Nasiali said. The city council and staff consider our financial health to be a top priority. Beth Hartnett
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City to send Housing Element Update back to commission
fter identifying additional properties available as possible lowincome housing sites, City Manager Tony Ramos has expressed his intent to send the Housing Element Update back to the planning commission for a second review.
On January 7, the planning commission approved sending the Housing Element Update to the city council for approval. The announcement that the update will be sent back to the commission will occur at the Tuesday, January 28 city council meeting. We need to vet this more, Mr. Ramos explained. This may result in missing the February deadline, but we want to make sure all residents concerns are addressed.
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trend by reinvesting in the Register print edition, hiring back many laid off employees. Mr. Kushner says strong content will build community, sell subscriptions and bring advertisers back to the newspaper. Changes abound as Freedom buys the Riverside Press Enterprise and starts a daily newspaper in Long Beach. Then we hear talk of the new Los Angeles Register. Clearly, Mr. Kushner has some sort of kryptonite and has a direct line to Superman. I personally thought this philosophy was a rock solid approach. Focusing on quality content is job one at the
COURIER and it continues to work for us. The Orange County Register magically became thick with pages, full of ads. We watched, and hoped, that this grand experiment would work. Its far from over, but Houston, its 2014 and we have a problem. Turns out, Register leadership were expecting an immediate turnaround and readers would flock back to the newspaper, and continue using the website. They have not. In fact, subscriptions have been flat even after all this investment. Profits since 2012? No one from the outside really knows. My opinion, Mr. Kushner? You are doing a great job so keep up the good work. I think the plan will work, but
you have a solid four years to go. A newspaper cannot cut and trim the product for almost a decade and then expect readers to jump back on board immediately. Even with all your good intentions. In fact, its a lot easier to lose readers than get them back. Unfortunately, it may be too late to heed this advice. This could have been a two-year plan from an investment perspective. The Register recently announced layoffs, 32 in all, including the longtime editor Ken Brusic. The new editor Rob Curley has a reputation for digital innovation. But even with increasing digital revenue, it wont all pay the bills to maintain Mr. Kushners vision. Staffers are also wondering how they
are going to literally report news from all over southern California with, well, less staff. Theres more to this story, but Im having serious dj vu. A company goes into emergency mode because of the pressure for a return on investment. As money dries up, the cost-cutting starts, impacting the quality of the product. It becomes a vicious cycle. So heres hoping the Orange County Register will have great success. I worked there once and care about many of the staffers. Mr. Kushner, if you want to talk, Mondays are usually good for lunch. Ill come visit since I know my way around your building.
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HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE continued from the previous page
espite their being no planned projects, backlash from residents living near the 5.9-acre parcel on Mills Avenue created confusion over what the planning commission had actually approved. The commissions vote was not to approve the construction of a 100-unit low-income housing project, as some residents claim, but was to show the state of California that the city has available land to build, should they be required to do so down the road. Penalties for missing the February 15, 2014 deadline for filing the Updated Housing Element will result in the city having to review and resubmit again in four years, instead of the eight years afforded to those cities
that meet deadline. The city planned to apply a highdensity residential overlay zoning to the parcel, which is located across from Chaparral Elementary School. The site is currently zoned residential. The citys Regional Housing Needs Assessment allocations require the city staff to identify possible locations for future very-low and low-income housing development. The city is not, however, required to actually build the units. This fact did little to assuage residents fears about the project. About 45 people showed up to the January 7 planning commission meeting citing concerns over wildlife, traffic and negative effects on surrounding property values. If I wanted to live in an apartment or condo, I would have moved where
it was cheaper, Mary Krahn said. Amid the complaints, at least one resident supported the notion. It has a lot to do with the fairness for young people, Carl Helger said. There needs to be affordable housing for a young person just starting out. City staff will include 451 and 469 W. Arrow Highway as potential properties for low-income housing, as well as additional properties that have recently been identified. The planning commission will again make the final determination before sending the Housing Element Update to the city council for final approval.
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Residents invited to take part in budget workshops
he city of Claremont has begun preparations for its 2014-16 budget and the public is invited to take part in the process.
A community budget workshop will be held on Monday, February 3 at the Hughes Center, 1700 Danbury Rd., and on Monday, February 10 at Blaisdell, 440 S. College Ave. Both meetings will begin at 6:30 p.m. At the workshops, city staff will present an overview of the budget and lead discussions among residents on budget priorities. For more information, call (909) 3995460.
Wednesday, January 15 Police put an end to a pair of teenage boys early morning escapades in the 100 block of Bryn Mawr Road on Wednesday. Around 2:30 a.m., 19-year-old Manuel Munoz of Pomona and a 16year-old accomplice were caught red handed, with backpacks and arms laden with stolen goods, according to Lieutenant Mike Ciszek. Several witnesses say they spotted the boys helping themselves to the contents of unlocked vehicles. After a brief pursuit, both boys were arrested for possession of stolen property and petty theft. Mr. Munoz was also arrested for an outstanding warrant for burglary. Friday, January 17 Police were sent on a wild goose chase on Friday resulting in the temporary closure of the Claremont Hills Wilderness Park as officers searched for a missing hiker. Just before 9 a.m., the Claremont Police Department received what they describe as second-hand information that a man was calling for help from the canyon less than a mile up the trail. Despite nearly four hours of searching by La County Fire and the Claremont police, no hiker was located. The Wilderness Park was reopened just after 1 p.m. Its unknown if the report of a missing person was a hoax or if the hiker had found their way out of the park, according to police. Saturday, January 18 A single vehicle collision resulted in the deaths of two young women early Saturday morning. The two deceased victims, both passengers, were identified as Joanna Munoz, 19, and Monique Magana, 20, residents of Upland. Ms. Munoz was pronounced dead on scene. Ms. Magana was transported to a local hospital before dying from her injuries. A third occupant, an 18-year-old female, from Upland, was transported to USC Medical Center with moderate injuries. Investigation determined that the driver, Artisha Wright, 21 years old, from Upland, was driving under the influence of alcohol. Police are waiting on the crime lab report to determine her blood alcohol content. Ms. Wright was arrested
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for gross vehicular manslaughter and driving under the influence resulting in injury. She has since posted bail and is due back in court on March 5. Police say the maximum sentence is four years with a low of 16 months. Officers say the women had been in Ontario earlier in the evening and were headed east on Foothill Boulevard when the car crashed into an electrical pole in the 300 block of the main city thoroughfare. Alcoholic beverages were reportedly found in the center console of the vehicle, and police report that the girls had been arguing in the car just before the crash. Investigation continues. Sunday, January 19 A 30-year-old Pomona resident was put behind bars on Thursday morning after an alleged fight with his significant other turned physical at her south Claremont home. According to police, the woman suffered a cut lip after being pushed to the ground. Discussing politics was the source of their plight. The man was arrested for assault on a spouse. **** Doggy doors are causing a dilemma for police and Claremont residents alike. For the second week in a row, crooks have found opportunity in the small square openings. On January 10, thieves entered a home in the 300 block of Villanova Drive through a rear dog door. It was the same story on January 19, burglars using a pet door to gain access to a home in the 400 block of Warner Street.
Though there were no reported stolen goods in the Villanova incident, the latest burglary was a significant hit. Crooks made off with $5000 in stolen bikes. A 2006 red Mustang Convertible was also carted off. The resident admits the keys had been left in the center console, according to Lt. Ciszek. A report was taken, but there are no witnesses. **** Bronson White, 20, of Pomona, took the bait on Saturday and paid the price. Mr. White had the misfortune of stealing a bike on the college campuses that had been planted there on purpose by police. The tracking device on the bicycle led police right to Mr. Whites residence where he admitted to stealing the bike because he saw an opportunity and needed transportation. He was arrested for possession of stolen property.
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COURIER photo/Steven Felschundneff Claremont police investigate a single-vehicle accident that occurred last Saturday night. The driver, Artisha Wright, 21 from Upland, was arrested for gross vehicular manslaughter and driving under the influence resulting in injury. Two passengers died as a result of the accident.
EDUCATION
Vista gives big sendoff to beloved school librarian
ne attribute great school librarians share is the desire to instill love of books in their students.
Such was the theme at a recent Vista Del Valle Elementary School assembly during which the teachers and students said goodbye to longtime librarian Cindy Dewey. As a swan song to the school she served for eight years, Ms. Dewey read Miss Brooks Loves Books, And I Dont, a tale of a first grader named Missy who does not like to read and a librarian who wont give up trying to find the perfect book that will convert her into a reader. The crowd of children from kindergarten to sixth grade shrieked when Missy announced that she wanted to read a book about warts and subsequently fell in love with the book Shrek! Fittingly, Ms. Dewey later said the greatest pleasure in being a school librarian comes when a student who is not a reader chooses a difficult book and loves it. A librarian engenders the love of books in students and in a sense must market books to students and cajole them to read. To be a successful, student kids need to be avid readers, she said. They must choose to read, not just get assigned to read. Ms. Dewey succeeded in that task while at Vista, at least according to the schools principal Dave Stewart. Every time she reads (to students), even a familiar story is a whole new story, he said during the assembly. Ms. Dewey is a clear example of someone who truly loves books. Later, Mr. Stewart related that Ms. Dewey is very special and that the school nominated her regularly to be Claremont Unified School District classified employee of the year. Her retirement came about after her husband accepted a job as president of Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in Albany, New York. As a triathlete, the change in climate is not without sacrifice for Ms. Dewey, who noted that the temperature in Albany on Friday was predicted to be in the 30s. Before the assembly was over, the staff at Vista presented Ms. Dewey with a bouquet of flowers and the second grade students sang her a special song. However the highlight may have been when Mr. Stewart and some of the teachers presented the classic
COURIER photos/Steven Felschundneff Vista del Valle librarian Cindy Dewey hugs teacher Maria Tucker during a party honoring Ms. Deweys retirement on Friday at the school. After eight years inspiring the love of reading in the children of Vista, Ms. Dewey is moving to Albany, New York where her husband will be a college president.
childrens fable Three Billy Goats Gruff in a dramatic reading. Though Vista is sad to see Ms. Dewey leave, Mr. Stewart was excited to announce her replacement by retired teacher Beth Djonne. During a long career, Ms. Djonne has taught every grade from fourth through twelfth, most recently in Rialto where she retired two years ago. She has kept busy working as an adjunct professor in the education departments teacher prep program at Cal Poly Pomona. However, she missed being with children and being part of a teaching community, so the librarian job will be ideal for her.
Not surprisingly, Ms. Djonne says that a love of literature and a love of books motivated her to apply for the opening at Vista. She believes that creating literate citizens is the main job of a school librarian. Teachers know the tricks and tips to get kids excited about books, she said. If you give kids a reason to read or do the research then they will be excited about books. Ms Djonnes appointment must be approved by the CUSD Board of Education, which is expected in February.
Steven Felschundneff steven@claremont-courier.com The students of Vista del Valle Elementary School laugh as librarian Cindy Dewey reads Shrek! during a special assembly at the school. Ms. Dewey read several books as a fitting goodbye to the school she served for eight years.
Fear of driving
By Jan Wheatcroft
rriving in Nigeria in the early 1960s, I stayed with a woman from New York City who was the head of all womens prisons in Nigeria. She had a large flat in the then-fancy area of Ikoiye, where the English had established themselves.
She had a houseboy/driver who lived in the back. Once, on his day off, she was called into her office and needed someone to drive her, as she had never learned to drive. Her VW Bug was parked in the garage and she asked me to take her into town. The people in Nigeria drive like the English, reverse to our rules of the road. I said, No. But she begged and pleaded until I finally said I agreed, adding that I was unfamiliar with the roads, with driving on the wrong side and with the backwards set up inside the car. Never mind, she said. Just get me to the office. And so we set out. My right foot wanted to press down to go forward but that was now my breaks. I had to shift with my left hand and speed up with my left foot. Awkward. And then cars and buses came at me from all over. I did a fine job until we came to a narrow road with a big Mammy Wagon, a colorfully painted bus bulging with people hanging out the windows. It seemed to be on top of me and I scraped the side of her sweet VW Bug. She was madand I coweredbut I had told her from the beginning that I was not comfortable driving. She never asked again. That began my antipathy for driving in foreign countries. My next experience in driving abroad was when my sister, her two teenaged children and I spent a few weeks in England together. The plan was to rent a car and share the driving between my sister and I, with the kids sharing the back seats. However, as soon as my sister saw the interior car set upand the roads stretched out before us she changed her mind and refused to share the load, leaving me to do the driving. My heart sank knowing what that might mean but she was unmovable and the car had been rented and signed for. So, we hopped in and drove off. It was not all smooth going and I am attaching the following article that my niece wrote for her class in junior high school about her summer experiences. JAN CHAUFFEURS by Anna Mazo Jan said that she would drive. We would all ride. This idea is not at all scary in America. Jan, my aunt, was a very capable driver, but as we crossed the Atlantic her capability seemed to decrease. By the time we landed in England it had disappeared completely. Think left, was said the most that month we spent in England. My mom would sit in the front clutching the sides of the seat with white knuckles, whispering, left, think left! She only interrupted her chant to mutter an occasional, Oh my God! which was more than suitable regarding the many near-death experiences we, Jan, Mama, Obie and I, participated in. The first eye-opening event occurred shortly after we picked up the rental car, a white Proton, the Malaysian equivalent of a fancy Ford. It was one of those space age cars with no bumper. Jan did well driving for the first ten minutes in the car, but then we came to a round-about. Mama tells a good one about the time her mother drove in England. They got on a round-about and couldnt get off. I cant say that we got through the roundabout, I mean, we did, but Mama had given Jan the wrong directions. We ended up in a wide driveway. We all took this opportunity to take a deep breath, not having noticed the DO NOT ENTER signs staring at us from both sides of the drive. Their purpose became apparent when we looked up and saw a fire engine bearing down on us with sirens on and lights flashing. Mama hid her head; Obie sank down into his seat. I screamed after having
realized that my dreams about being in the way of a fire engine had come true. Somehow, after stalling many times, Jan got the car into reverse. One time, she backed into a car in a car park and left a dent and an even bigger dent in ours and didnt even notice. She then, on returning the car, tried to convince the agency that it was the other cars fault. There also was the time she backed into a huge wine barrel filled with flowers when we went to her friends house to eat dinner. Maddie, her friend, hid her anger well but not well enough; the potatoes were burnt. Another classic time was on a foggy, rainy day. While Jan was talking, she forgot to think left and turned right into an oncoming truck. I have lots of memories from England, but the most prominent were the ones that took place with Jan at the wheel. I must admit, I remember that experience well and all my fears. It kept me from driving in England for years. However, one summer I spent a week in France at an art workshop. My friend Frances and I rented a car for a week and drove happily around with her at the wheel. She left after the first week and, when my friend Helga arrived, we had planned to drive for another week in France both sharing the driving. Again, upon seeing the van I had rented, she said, I am not driving that van at all! Once again, the driving was left up to me. Luckily, we were in France and the driving was a lot like at home, so I managed without an incident. Now when I travel, either someone else drives or I do not rent a car at all. Luckily, these past years when traveling with Frances either in England or further afield, she is happy to drive and I am happy to mapread. We get about just fine. I often flash back to when I was learning to drive. I failed the final driving tests each time. My mother and my father both refused to drive with me and give me a chance to practice, so I could only drive up and down our deadend street, back and forth, giving me no challenging experiences. My aunt, who willingly drove with me and even took me to take my driving test, was the one who enabled me to learn and finally get my license. I have become a willing and happy passenger when traveling abroad. I am sure entire countries are breathing sighs of relief.
DEMYSTIFYING SUSTAINABILITY/page 13
I always knew that George had a book in him.
Changing Claremont
Dear Editor: I went to the open house at the first of the new Base Line housing developments. So, how many expected units will be ingressing and egressing on Base Line in two years? How many 2-car garages will be emptying and filling? How many new signals will be needed on Base Line? How many new classrooms will be filling up with what percentage of expected offspring from the units? Who gets to figure out the figures and what are their figures? I expect more traffic around Vons and Upland Stater Bros. I guess Im feeling sour about the changes in Clareville. But then again, I can reach the cabinets in my kitchen and my kid could never leave his second-story room alone onto a metal balcony. (I was told this was only for design and appearance). What a grump these salesmen had to deal with.
Helen Feller Claremont
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READERS COMMENTS
and harmonious with the same aesthetic appearance as the adjacent structures would be a terrible eyesore, causing an odd and grotesque structure right in the middle of a currently quiet, scenic and well-established neighborhood. 3) Being the City of Trees, a dense, multiple-unit structure would obstruct the current views of the trees, mountains, parks, etc., reasons for which the homeowners bought these homes in the Club Association area in the first place. It is disappointing to think that the City of Trees would even consider creating a City of High Rises right in the middle of a neighborhood such as this.
Christie Vella-Kramer Claremont
Dont pack it in
No to Mills Avenue housing

Dear Editor: It has come to my attention that the land on Mills Avenue across from Chaparral School has been approved by the Claremont Planning Commission for a total of 100 plus high-density housing apartments, which will most likely be three stories tall. An outside firm from Ventura, Rincon Associates, was hired with our city money to select this site. These are some impacts that were inadequately addressed by the hired-out consultant firm and the planning commission: 1. Increased traffic 2. Increased noise 3. School crowding 4. Lower property values 5. Potential loss of available water from the well on the site and the potential contamination of the well. 6. Impact on wildlife I believe there are better sites suited for high-density housing within the city borders. Mary A. Krahn
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Not the City of High Rises

[Editors note: The following letter was sent to the Claremont Planning Commission, with a copy forwarded to the COURIER for publication. KD] Dear Planning Commission: I am writing in response to the proposal and consideration of the Mills Avenue housing project. I have been a Claremont resident for over 17 years and I am greatly concerned that the project would have a negative impact including, but not limited to, the following points: 1) Any construction or building near and/or directly adjacent to the Club Homeowners Association should be single-family structures. And, subsequently, they should follow the same codes, standards, appearances, rules and regulations that the adjacent neighboring homes follow, and not be its own super structure high rise community on its own lot. 2) Any buildings that are not similar to
[Editors note: The following letter was sent to the Claremont Planning Commission, with a copy forwarded to the COURIER for publication. KD] Dear Planning Commission: I am writing in response to the proposal and consideration of the housing at Mills Avenue. As a Claremont resident, I am greatly concerned that the project would have a negative impact on the following: 1) Further pushing the wildlife (i.e., coyotes) into the neighborhood, as I have personally witnessed them hunting on this property. 2) It would obstruct the City of Trees view as we know it from the residents of all homes on adjacent street locations. 3) The additional traffic congestion on Mills as Scottsbluff and Radcliff would require additional traffic lights and/or crossing guards, as the elementary school is directly south of this location. 4) The additional traffic on Item 3 would create a thoroughfare between Mills and Monte Vista, running parallel to the freeway and Base Line Road for drivers wanted to avoid that congestedcreated area. Claremont is know far and wide as a city with a small-town community atmosphere not found in many other cities. Pack it in housing in a neighborhood such as that being considered on Mills Avenue would make it like any other over-developed city with no regard to the communitys aesthetics.
Brendyn Kramer Claremont
Dear Editor: On January 10, 2014, there was a wonderful obituary of Edra L. Navarro Young in the COURIER. However, it would be incomplete without mentioning her 38 years of service to Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, an international honor society with more than 90,000 members in 18 countries. Among other things, the members can apply for scholarships and grants for further study and attend professional workshops and conferences. No one seems to know how many offices Edra held or how many committees she chaired but everyone seemed to know Edra. What we definitely know is that Edra was initiated in 1975 and served as secretary, vice president and president of the local chapter, Beta Mu. She was also Area XIII Director from 2007 to 2009, which is made up of chapters in the eastern Los Angeles foothills. Recently, Edra was a member of the Chi State Communications Committee and handled publicity for Chi State in Southern California. The esteem in which Edra was held was obvious at her funeral Mass and graveside service the day before Thanksgiving, many state members drove or flew from northern California to attend. Edra was enthusiastic, friendly, knowledgeable and always positive. She will be greatly missed.
Jane Prendergast President, Beta Mu
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City should reconsider zoning overlay for low-income housing

by Karen Hanna-Towne
laremont is in the process of placing zoning overlays on parcels in order to comply with the state-mandated allocation of lands for low-income housing.
The Southern California Association of Governments has given Claremont a goal of 157 low-income units, and the city has been engaged in deliberations for over a year. Many documents have been prepared and meetings held. Parcels 3, 11 and 30 have been ranked highest for all the units. While my comments are primarily about Parcel 11, some comments apply to all three. Parcel 11 is scheduled to have 101 apartment units and this is the site on Mills Avenue across from Chaparral School that is owned and operated by Golden State Water for water production and distribution. My concerns focus on water security during this drought and supporting goals established in the citys General Plan for a) protection of neighborhood character and integrity, b) reducing traffic at elementary schools, and c) dispersing highdensity housing across the city. The current proposal seems to defy all these principles and thus a number of questions arise.
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1. Southern California is served by aqueducts carrying water from the Sacramento Delta, the Sierra snowpack and the Colorado River. All three are under threat and the governor has declared an official drought. Our local wells are quite likely our most dependable source of water in an emergency. We need our wells for emergency drinking water and firefighting. Why would the city impair operational access to these wells and pumps and compromise the ground water quality at Parcel 11? 2. There appear to be some inconsistencies in the site selection process. Parcel 25 was eliminated because it has significant commercial potential. Other parcels under consideration are zoned commercial or have this potential and they were not eliminated. At 48.9 acres, Parcel 25 is large enough for housing, commercial use and a future police station. This is confusing. 3. When the planning commission met on January 7, the audience was told that its just an overlay, these wont be built anytime soon, and with the demise of the redevelopment agencies there isnt much funding for this type of housing. Phone calls to other cities reveal that there
is currently a lot of funding for low-income housing. Were we being misled? If its just an overlay that could be relocated later, why not put it on a parcel that the city already owns, such as Parcel 25? 4. The overlay on Parcel 11 calls for 23 units per acre instead of the allowable 30 units per acre. Of the 5.9 acres, 4.4 would be developed and the lower rate yields 101 units, not 132. It turns out that 101 units is a threshold for low-income developments; more than this triggers a full CEQA review. This project would be exempt from any further reviews or public input. There would be no further input on building heights, parking requirements, traffic increases, noise, wildlife or trees. Thats really dangerous. 5. This large number of units in one location (64 percent of the total) does not meet any of the citys General Plan goals noted above for traffic reduction at schools, protecting neighborhood character or integrity or dispersing high-density developments. 6. In the 10 years Ive lived here, there have been two high-density developments. During 2013 alone, while this selection process was underway, seven of the highly ranked sites were sold for development of market-rate housing. Is that normal? 7. The State Housing Element Law does not require deadlines for construction, just designation of lands. On Janu-
ary 7, we were also told that 101 units were needed to make this work, presumably for a developer. If a number of small developments were proposed instead perhaps small, local developers could be involved and profits might not need to be so great. 8. Finally, it is my belief that low-income people do not want to live in large developments. They, as well as the existing residents, would be much happier with smaller developments: 10 to 20 units maximum. If instead of large developments, the city followed its principle of dispersing them at say eight or 10 locations, it would be much more likely that neighborhood integrity would be preserved and traffic increases would be minimal. This should be the goal of the site selection process, not keeping the developers happy. Low-income people need housing. It is the task of the city to provide reasonable solutions for them as well as for the current residents. Delaying approval of these zoning overlays has a small penalty: it would result in a four-year cycle for our Housing Element instead of eight. With the rate of growth currently underway, with 694 new units coming available this year, we need a review sooner rather than later. Please attend the city council meeting on this issue on January 28.
The tragic divide

Dear Editor: Replying to a Douglas Lyons letter is difficult: so much to comment upon, so much wrong. Let me then take up only one matter. Mr. Lyon (COURIER, January 17) refers to a tragic divide within this country A divide between those of us who cherish freedom, liberty and private property rights (and comprehend what those mean) and those who dont. There is a divide in the country and Mr. Lyon and I are on opposite sides of it. But his characterization of the divide is quite mistaken. For it is not between freedom-lovers on one side and those who reject freedom on the other. My side of the divide treats freedom as only one of the central values in human life. Those on Mr. Lyons side of the divide, talk as if freedom is the only valuable thing in life, ignoring justice, the general welfare, compassion and so on. Mr. Lyons side thinks of freedom as requiring only absence of constraint. But think of the slaves freed by the Emancipation Proclamation: they were formally free but they had no land, no resources to engage in a productive life and so those in the south remained in a serf-like condition for the better part of a century. Again, the US gave Iraqis freedom from Saddam Hussein and left millions without homes, without businesses or work, with family members dead and living in refugee camps. There is more to a desirable life than simply freedom. Those on my side of the line, cherishing freedom, reject the incomplete conception of it espoused by Mr. Lyon and friends. People need the wherewithal to make good use of their freedom. While the well-off have those resources, so many of us dont. Those of us who reached a comfortable station in life have an obligation to see that resources devoted to improving the lives of those less capable and less fortunate are made available. Health is one of those fundamental needs of a good human life. By accepting a right to healthcare for Americans, we are enabling people to do better with their lives, to make better use of their talents, to live more productively and to have satisfying lives. A monomaniacal obsession with freedom stands in the way of a fair social allocation of the wherewithal for the common good. Merrill Ring
Claremont
The devils in the details
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Dear Editor: In regards to his latest letter to the editor, I am sure Mr. Stevenson joins me in thanking Douglas Lyon for keeping his reply to ours of January 10 to slightly less than half a COURIER page. Selfcensoring is a freedom we all wish Mr. Lyon never lose. However, I was disappointed that Mr. Lyons letter did not describe to us in detail the provisions in the wondrous health insurance plan he had obtained for himself and his familyhad he done so it would have helped us all understand why he was so upset over his chosen health insurance provider kicking him off his perfect plan. Perhaps his lack of such details had something to do with the Devil being in them? Perhaps it is the fault of the brevity of Mr. Lyons reply but I still fail to understand his fear of bureaucratic control over his health care, all the while believing he should be able to live in one state and be subject to the bureaucratic whims of another, as far as regulating the standards of his health insurance goes. Perhaps it has something to do with his support for other states rights? As to his earlier suggestions to improve the quality of medical care providers, I followed Mr. Lyons example by performing his elementary perusal of the ways he suggested and found that even his beloved Tort reform as performed in Texas, for example, has failed to improve the quality of the health care that is now unavailable to 28.8 percent of Texans! Fortunately, uninsured Texans can go to their local emergency room, which offers the best free health care in America, according to former South Carolina senator Jim DeMint, now head of the Heritage Foundation. Speaking of the Heritage Foundation, in his letter, Mr. Lyon takes Mr. Stevenson to task for his claim that [Obamacare] was created by Republicans. Does Mr. Lyon not know that it was back in 1989 thatas we basked in the Reaganesque glory of finally being a permanent Debtor Nationthe Heritage Foundation (even then a notable Republican think tank) was at the barricades advocating for a requirement to purchase health insurance through a system of regulated healthcare marketplaces, the
very centerpiece of Obamas healthcare reform? The same Heritage Foundation which later lobbied Congressional Republicans to offer the initiative as an alternative to President Bill Clintons health proposal! More than a decade after first issuing their recommendations, the Heritage Foundation was instrumental in boosting the popularity of Mitt Romneys Massachusetts health reform law and for making sure the individual mandate was included in it, describing the mandate requirement as one that is clearly consistent with conservative value. Heritage Foundation healthcare analysts said then that Governor Romneys proposal would reform the states uncompensated-care payment system and force residents to take personal responsibility (their words) for their own health care and prevent them from simply showing up in emergency rooms. If this revelation that President Obama stole Obamacare from the mouths of the Heritage Foundation and then from the successful example of RomneyCare causes Mr. Lyon to feel unwell, I urge him, in his current freedom-filled uninsured condition, to seek out the nearest fee-free Texan emergency room. Michael Benfield
Claremont
Freedom and liberty

Dear Editor: Mr. Lyons recent letter to the editor regarding the Affordable Care Act is once again full of words with no substance. Like many Republicans, I think Mr. Lyon believes that if he strings together words like liberty, freedom, founding fathers and free market enough times they dont have to actually say anything at all. They love to point to an imaginary all powerful slew of bureaucrats that apparently dictate everything in our lives and want to take away our freedoms. Wouldnt a bureaucrat be an American citizen, too? Oh, sorry, lets not let the facts get in the way of a good rambling, bumbling, nonsensical, insulting rant.
Yes, Mr. Lyon, Republicans did, in fact, create the ACA. Under a different name, it was passed into law in Massachusetts when their governor was Willard Romney. That law mandated residents of the state to purchase health care. It required companies with more than 10 employees to provide healthcare insurance for their workers. This plan for insurance reform in Massachusetts, including the individual mandate, was created by the conservative Heritage Foundation. These and several other provisions in that law are now found in the ACA. Why would a conservative group create such a plan? Because liberals want a single-payer system that would eliminate the need for private insurance companies. Conservatives didnt want that, so they came up with a plan that would require individuals to buy insurance from private insurance companies. Then once the Republicans in Congress got what they wanted, which is to say they killed the single-payer system the Democrats were advocating for, they ran away from their own plan. Democrats should have fought harder for a single-payer system, but thats a debate for another time. Mr. Lyon seems to think that any and all regulation is bad. He would like to get rid of government meddling, and by letting a free and open marketplace determine what coverages are offered and at what price. My, how perfect that world would be. Lets take a look at what life would be like with health insurance by private insurance carriers that are unregulated. What would prevent these carriers from taking premiums and then denying or dropping coverage? There would be no regulation to prevent that. With nothing to stop them from doing so, would they decide to pay for the coverage out of the kindness of their heart or would they keep all the money for themselves? Mr. Lyon says the government has no right to dictate what type of health insurance you must have. It does, actually. Still, is that the world you really want to live in? No rules, no regulations? Do you really trust the private insurance industry so much? Oh and ah...freedom and liberty. Bill Stevenson
Claremont
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Donald Eugene Garner

Flight instructor, businessman
Donald Garner died on January 3, 2014 in Rancho Cucamonga. He was 93. He was born April 22, 1920 to Herman and Bess Garner of Claremont who built the Garner House and founded Padua Hills Theatre. Mr. Garner graduated from Claremont High School in 1938 after which he attended UC Berkeley. On November 11, 1941, Mr. Garner married his high school sweetheart Louise Van Voorhis. Mr. Garner learned to fly while he lived in Claremont and used his skills to train pilots during World War II. Mr. Garner continued to teach flying out of Hemet, California where he taught his sons to fly. He was a businessman who worked hard at everything he did in order to provide for his family, his relatives shared. After he turned 90, Mr. Garner became an active participant in 5K races alongside his son Van Garner and many of his other family members. In his first Freedom 5000 race in Claremont, he placed first in his age group. From there,
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he got hooked and participated in ten 5K races before his health no longer permitted it. Although he never understood why, his participation in these races inspired all who competed with him. Mr. Garner was predeceased by his wife Louise and his brother Lee. He is survived by his brother, Ted Garner of La Verne; his daughter, Connie Nelson of Rancho Cucamonga; his sons Bill and Richard Garner of San Jose; and his son Van of Claremont. He also leaves behind six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
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Wendy Christine Losh

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Wendy Christine Losh died December 23, 2013 after a long fight against cancer. She was 63. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and the music of Bach, Debussy and two of her favorite composers, Morten Lauridsen and Shawn Kirchner. Ms. Losh was born on January 22, 1950 in Kansas. Born into a family devoted to ecclesiastical responsibility, her father, Reverend Kenneth Losh, was giving his Sunday sermon as his wife, Marie, went into labor with Wendy. The family moved to Anderson, Indiana and Ms. Losh took on a lifelong role as the responsible, eldest sibling in a family of five children. In 1957, her father became a pastor of the Central Philippine University, moving the family from the US to the Philippines at the height of post-World War II reconstruction, where she would spend a majority of her adolescence. At 8 years old, she began her first piano lessons. She made rapid progress and, by age 12, had developed a knack for playing the organ. Her feet naturally found the proper position on the pedals, family recalled. She had her first paying job as church choir accompanist to her fathers worship services at age 14 and, by 16, had outgrew her teachers, family shared. Her musical studies continued with Albert Faurot at the Silliman University in Dumaguete City on the island of Negros. Despite her unconventional schooling, Ms. Losh auditioned and was admitted to the Oberlin Conservatory of Music in Ohio. Her college audition tape was recorded near the docks, with the sound of ships whistling in the background. After returning to the US to study at Oberlin in 1968, Ms. Losh immersed herself in the politically-active campus, which was fueled by the deaths of Martin Luther King Jr. and Bobby Kennedy. She also sang with the Oberlin Choir in Washington DC at the National Cathedral in memorial to the Kent University shootings. She graduated in 1972 with a major in organ performance. While at Oberlin, she forged some of her closest friendships. Many family vacations were spent roaming the country, visiting her Oberlin sisters. Her son Trevor shared that the vacations would impart upon her children both the necessity of broad geographical perspectives and the importance of keeping a family of friends. Once she graduated, Ms. Losh was torn between choosing a career as a concert musician and music education. She committed to raising her family with her husband, Kendall Johnson, and moved to Claremont after their marriage in October of 1979. She studied education at California State Polytechnic University and began what would be a 39-year career as the organist at the Claremont United Methodist Church. She played the organ, piano and harpsichord, specializing in music of the Baroque and French Impressionist periods. She is especially remembered for her signature piece, Charles-Marie Widors Toccatta and Fugue in D Minor. During that time, she established a home piano studio in Claremont. Both her students and parents fondly remember her as a joyous music teacher, who would
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Big Boy loco ready for big move this weekend
ne of the worlds largest steam locomotives, known as Big Boy, is ready to make tracks to a new home. The steam engine will depart the Fairplex parking lot sometimes during the early morning of Sunday, January 26, to the Colton railyard in order to prepare for a 1200-mile trip.
Retired since December 1961, locomotive No. 4014 will be sent to Cheyenne, Wyoming to be restored. The giant has called the RailGiants Train Museum in Pomona home for over 50 years. Once it is restored, which we anticipate that the process will take at least five years, we would use the locomotive for special events and to make special visits to communities in our network, Union Pacific spokesman Aaron Hunt said. Originally, 25 of these engines were built exclusively for the Union Pacific Railroad. Because of their enormous size, the engines were hinged so they could turn without trouble. At 132 feet in length and 1.2 million pounds, it is no wonder the engines were dubbed Big Boys. Union Pacific long has played a key role in building America, starting when Abraham Lincoln signed the railroad into existence more than 150 years ago, said Ed Dickens, senior manager, Union Pacific Heritage Operations. Restoring No. 4014 is a great way for us to honor employees past and present, while bringing to life Union Pacifics history for rail fans everywhere. This specific engine ran for 20 years while it was still active and covered 1,031,205 miles working in the Midwest. The move has been a long time planned. It began in November 2013 through a leapfrog process in which prebuilt panel track sections were laid down in the parking lot to keep the heavy locomotive from cracking the pavement. Since then, the behemoth has been sitting on the north side of the fairgrounds near Arrow Highway. Before it can move from the Colton railyard, the engine will have to go through
COURIER photos/Steven Felschundneff Workers with Union Pacific Railroad remove blocks from under the wheels of steam locomotive Big Boy No. 4014 in November as they move the behemoth across a parking lot at the Pomona Fairplex. The engine has been on display at the Fairplex since it was retired in 1961.
a full inspection. Work on the joints, roller bearings and wheels will be key so the 1200-mile trip does not damage the discontinued parts. Any pieces that are damaged will be handmade by Union Pacific. According to Mr. Hunt, the largest part of the restoration for the No. 4014 engine is the conversion of its coal-burning engine into one that runs on recycled oil. The oil would be used to heat the engines 24,000-gallon tank. It is pretty much like rebuilding an engine of an automobile, but the scale and scope is much more significant and its going to be a complex process and its going to take dozens of our steam crew to make it work, Mr. Hunt said.
Now that the engine is moving into the second phase of its trip, people from far off places such as Europe and Australia have contacted Union Pacific about the restoration process. The interested parties have offered input and called to just check on steps for the engine to be restored. Community members are invited to view the engine in Colton Yard on Saturday, February 1 and Sunday, February 2
from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors are asked to enter the rail yard at 19100 Slover Avenue in Bloomington. Union Pacific has not yet released a date when Big Boy will begin the trip to Cheyenne. To follow updates on the Big Boy, visit www.up.com or follow the progress on Twitter @UP_Steam.
Christina Collins Burton storribio@claremont-courier.com
Richard Ware of West Covina and his friend Chris Branam were among the dozens of train fans who came out to the Fairplex to watch Big Boys slow march across the Fairplex parking lot. Beside the two is Mr. Wares 1929 Ford Model A sedan.
Ed Dickens of the Union Pacifics Heritage Operations assists fellow workers in the laborious task of building a temporary track across the Fairplex in Pomona last November. In leapfrog process, the crew moved locomotive 4014, Big Boy, 300 yards at a time until it reached its destination adjacent to the Metrolink tracks. This Sunday, the massive locomotive is scheduled to begin the trip to Cheyenne, where it will be restored.
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Water and our beautiful city

by Virginia Routhe
Demystifying
SUSTAINABILITY
current drought. About 50 percent of Claremont water comes from local sources and 50 percent from the California Water Project, bringing water from hundreds of miles away. Rainfall in Los Angeles for 2013 was at a record low of 3.6 inches for the year, beating out the previous record low of 4.1 inches set in 1953. Snow pack is down 20 percent. Forest fires, like the Colby Fire near Glendora, are imminent. Governor Brown has declared a state of emergency for the state of California. Northern California already has instituted voluntary water rationing. With increasing drought conditions predicted for the future, isnt it time to look into tighter restrictions on our water use? More semi-arid plantings in our parks and yards? Less turf in the medians of boulevards? While we love our trees, parks, gardens and landscapes, they all require water. Lots of water. The Claremont community has already made impressive progress in water conservation, and now, with Pomona College, we need to do even more to conserve both city and residential water. We need a philosophy of landscaping that can identify the value in our chosen plantings and rethink our choices. The city and Sustainable Claremont are launching DRIP, the Drought Resistant Irrigation Project, a new community-wide partnership to make it easier to be water-wise. Lets see what we can do together!
Demystifying Sustainability is a project of Sustainable Claremont (sustainableclaremont.org), email info@sustainableclaremont.org. Follow us on Facebook at: facebook.com/ sustainableclaremont and on Twitter #GreenClaremont.
omona College, in the heart of Claremont and the founding member of The Claremont Colleges, was established in 1887 with visions of being a college in a garden. If youve visited campus, you can appreciate the careful planning of past and present master planners and landscaping architects.
The campus abounds with expansive lawns, bubbling fountains, and shading trees. Marston Quadrangle is renowned for its carefully planned pathways anchored by the regal Bridges Auditorium and Carnegie Hall, and balanced by Bridges Hall of Music and Smith Campus Center. Majestic redwoods, sycamores and lush lawns embellish this magnificent architecture and symmetry. If you have not stood in the center of Marston Quad and turned a 360-degree circle, drop what youre doing and go experience this now. In the past decade, Pomona College has focused efforts on a shared vision of campus sustainability. The college has made great strides in increasing its waste diversion from the landfill, generating more electricity from renewables on site, sourcing food more locally, constructing new buildings with stringent environmental standards and on and on. One of the areas of progress is sustainable use of water resources. What is Pomona to do with its college in a garden setting and vision? Pomona College recognizes the need to conserve its water resources. The college stewards two groundwater wells, providing about 15 percent of all pumped groundwater in the area. Pomona is a partner in the Claremont
Colleges proposed reclamation project to provide irrigation water for all the campuses. An engineering feasibility study has been completed for two reclamation plants that will use innovative technology suitable for the campus environment. Purified waste water will replace potable water now being used and reduce Claremonts need to import water by eight percent. The importance of groundwater is understood at Pomona, and college staff have made significant effort in the area of stormwater retention with the removal of impermeable surfaces and the installation of bioswales and native plantings. This was seen this past year with the removal of 26 acres of impermeable surfaces on campus at Fourth Street and with the removal of the parking lot surrounding Bridges Auditorium. Replacement surfaces are permeable, and an acre of grass turf was removed and replaced with a retention pond, mulch and drought tolerant plantings. Campus sustainability efforts also have included significant infrastructural solutions to curbing water consumption, such as installing campuswide dual flush toilets, water aerators in sinks, low flow shower heads, and a state-of-the-art landscaping system, pressure regulators and tighter scheduling that has reduced frequency of landscape watering by about 50 percent. The city of Claremont, similar to Pomona College, finds its identity in its unique charm, its beautiful streets, vast parks and quiet hometown community. We are the City of Trees. We pride ourselves in the care and upkeep of our homes, gardens and public spaces. Driving into Claremont, it feels different, and our landscape and trees contribute significantly to that charming feel. Our green lawns, however, cannot be separated from the realities of the southern California water plight and
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Two friends, different paths, put life stories to print
etween the well-traveled residents of Pilgrim Place and the Claremont Colleges, the fabric of Claremont is made up of residents with many interesting stories. Nan Miller and Isabelle Teresa Huber are no exceptionmaybe only in the fact that theirs are available at your local bookstore.
Their 38 years of friendship began as PTA moms, and although their kids are now grown with children of their own, Ms. Miller and Ms. Huber continue to be fast friends. After motherhood and grandmotherhood, the women now have a new milestone to share with the recent publishing of both of their debut novels. As recounted in her recently released autobiography Girl 44, Ms. Miller delves into her story as a former foster child who learns the story of her family and her past 53 years later. Ms. Huber, in Isabelles Attic, reflects on her history as one of three children in her hometown to have survived the Nazi persecution during World War II. The longtime friends may have distinctly different narratives, but have found in each other the strength to tell their tale. Years ago, Ms. Miller and Ms. Huber might not have been able to share much of their past nor have the courage to recount it. Today, the companions have begun a book tour sharing their stories with the Claremont community and beyond. Instead of being nervous with the sudden exposure, they find freedom in their vulnerability.
COURIERphotos/Steven Felschundneff Isabelle Teresa Huber, left, and Nan Miller share a laugh during a book signing event recently at Yiannis Greek Restaurant in Claremont. The authors have several signing events planned to help promote their memoirs.
The book has been really cleansing for me, Ms. Miller said. Ive always fought for survival for as long as I can remember. It was always I need to take care of myself, self-preservation. Now that Ive written it all on paper in two dimension, I feel free. Ms. Miller was adopted at age seven after spending two years in the care of the Cuyahoga County Department of Human Services in Ohio. With the
adoption, she says she got a new makeover and a fresh start with a new set of parents and a high-society lifestyle filled with art, drama and music lessons. Just days after her 60th birthday, she received an unexpected, life-changing phone call that brought her past back into her present. Reunited with her birth sister, Betsy, Ms. Miller reconnected with her past.
I learned how much I was missing, she writes. Today she feels a new sense of self, thanks to the three years she spent with her birth sister before her passing. Not until I was...reunited with my birth family and my precious sister did I ever comprehend the severity of what was really going on inside the walledup emotional fortress that stood for
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me, Ms. Miller writes in Girl 44. ...[Betsy] is the key to my love-locked heart. Ms. Huber experienced a similar self-discovery in her albeit significantly different memoir, a recount of her survival from Nazi-occupied Poland. Ms. Huber admits that much of her Holocaust involvement over the years has involved being mute about it. It wasnt until the early 1990s, after attending a meeting of the First Children of the Holocaust that she even began identifying herself as one of only thousands of Jewish children that survived the systematic slaughter during Hitlers reign. Ms. Huber was three years old when the Nazis swept through her hometown of Czortkow, Poland what is present-day Ukraine. In an instant her life changed from privileged child in one of her towns most affluent families to poverty as she was forced into a Nazi ghetto along with the other Jewish residents of Czorthow. Ms. Hubers story might have been different if it werent for the courage of a 14year-old girl, Meva, who came to her rescue. With a fake Jewish star sewn on her clothes, Meva snuck up to the borders of the ghetto one night, catching Ms. Huber as her father slid her down an air chute and away to safety. From age 3 to 6, she lived hidden away in the familys attic, knowing love but also gravely conscious of the fear of persecution. Somehow even at that age I knew to really be quiet, be invisible, she recalled. I knew I was Jewish. Whatever that meant to me at the time, it meant that I could be killed. Not only that, but if I was found the entire family would be killed, and I was aware of that. Until recently, Ms. Hubers story was nothing more than memories: old photos, her own experience and her mothers stories recorded on tape by Ms. Hubers husband decades later. It was her longtime friend Nan that gave Ms. Huber the push to finally tie together her recollections into a cohesive family history. Ms. Miller, who was experiencing an all-time low, began writing down her story 10 years ago under the advisement of a therapist. The result for her was more than just catharsis. Inspired by her journaling experience, she decided to enroll in a creative writing course through the Claremont Adult Program. Like most things Ms. Miller is passionate about, she dove in headfirst and creative writing was no different. Soon, she began her own writing group called the Night Writerswhich still meets every Thursday
nightand her journal entries slowly became a narrative.
ith her own novel started, Ms. Miller turned her attention to encouraging her friend Isabelle to do the same. With some persistence, the friends began meeting for regular morning coffee dates, during which Ms. Huber would recount her tales to Ms. Miller, who dutifully typed them up on the computer. Their collaboration proved instrumental for both authors. Having someone there to encourage and work alongside you makes you really stay on track and stay focused, Ms. Miller said.
Ms. Huber welcomed the debut of her novel over the summer and has been at the side of her friend as she stepped into authorhood in October. As they relish their latest accomplishment and continuing book tour, neither woman has wasted any time away from the pen. Ms. Huber has already begun part two of her memoir, and Ms. Miller looks forward to the release of her second novel, Life Rudely Interrupted By Cancer, a collaboration with her husband, due out in early February. Writing the book made me feel like I could finally take a deep breath knowing Id done something extra. Ive shared something with the rest of the world and, most importantly, for my children and grandchildren, Ms. Huber said. It feels good. Ms. Miller and Ms. Huber invite the community to share in their story as part of their ongoing book tour. The Claremont authors will host a book signing and reading tonight, Friday, January 24, at Buddhamouse Emporium, 134 Yale Ave., from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Refreshments will be provided. A second book signing and reading will take place on Saturday, February 1 at the Claremont Forum, 586 W. First St., from 2 to 3:30 p.m. A portion of the book sales will be donated to the Prison Library. In addition to the book signings, Girl 44 and Isabelles Attic are available online through Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
Beth Hartnett news@claremont-courier.com
COURIERphoto/Steven Felschundneff Claremont friends Isabelle Teresa Huber, left, and Nan Miller both have recently published memoirs about overcoming adversity at a young age. Ms. Hubers book Isabelles Attic recounts how as a young Jewish girl she was hidden from the Nazis by a Polish Catholic family during the Holocaust. Ms. Millers story, Girl 44 describes how she was abandoned by her birth parents and lived in foster homes and an orphanage until she was adopted.
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Colleges challenged to increase low-income student enrollment
he Claremont Colleges have crossed their hearts and their Ts in favor of increased accessibility for low-income students. This topic of discussion was the focus at an educational summit held at the White house on January 16.
and networking events to help with the first-generation transition to college life. Harvey Mudd College Harvey Mudd is now exploring ways to guarantee students the opportunity for experiential learning practices such as an internship or research alongside a faculty member. The college has financial aid policies in place to eliminate tuition as an obstacle for low-income students. A bridge program, tutoring, auxiliary courses help retain students so they may graduate within six years of graduating from high school. HMCs Upward Bound program was recently granted $3.25 million in federal funds. The program is looking to boost its number of participants to 145 with at least 60 percent of the students graduating within six years of graduating high school. Pomona College Currently, the number of low-income students sits at 17 percent for Pomona. To increase that number to 20 or above within the next five years, the admissions officers will be traveling to more community-based organizations, increase resources for students to visit campus and take advantage of new tools on college board and similar sites to better identify and communicate with students who could be a fit for Pomona. To increase their community college transfer students, Pomona College noted in a release that they will be focusing on increasing resources that build relationships with compatible community colleges. This includes working with community college transfer coordinators to include Pomona as a transfer option. Scripps College The colleges campaign looks to expand the financial aid and scholarship endowment by $35 million over the next five years so students have the chance to attend Scripps regardless of their ability to pay. This goal has Scripps hoping to increase their Quest Bridge scholars from 8 students to 10-15 students on campus. The Quest program offers full-four year scholarships with no loans, no application fee and the chance to attend one of the nations 32 top-tier colleges for underserved students. Programs similar to the presidents goals have already been recognized at Scripps. The Scripps College Academy was honored with the National Arts and Humanities Youth Program award in 2010. The summer program is designed to prepare incoming racially and economically diverse students for college academics serving 350 students a year.
Christina Collins Burton storribio@claremont-courier.com
President Barack Obama, the First Lady Michelle Obama and Secretary of Education Arne Duncan hosted the summit to encourage various undergraduate universities to strengthen relationships with high schools and community colleges, increase access to advising and offer more remedial programs. The Claremont Colleges were one of hundreds of liberal arts colleges, research universities, foundations and nonprofit organizations invited to present and gather ideas. Each of the 5 undergraduate colleges have expressed the shared goal of increasing their endowments, so they may increase their financial aid assistance to students. Claremont-McKenna College During the summit, College President Hiram Chodosh presented CMCs initiative The Student Imperative. The programs key elements include a study of perceptions and behaviors of students from diverse economic backgrounds, targets recruiting students with special interests and diverse economic circumstances and the preliminary goal of adding $100 million in endowment to CMCs financial aid resources. The Student Imperative also has a focus on the Interdisciplinary Science Scholars program. ISS provides full-tuition merit along with need-based scholarships to low- and moderate-income students who will be pursuing interdisciplinary science studies. Pitzer College Pitzer President Laura Trombley shared the pathways project at the summit. The college will partner with community-based organizations across the US that focus on first-generation, disadvantaged and nontraditional aged students. When the spring semester starts, recruitment counselors will invite the counselors and participants in their territories to participate in an education tour on the Pitzer campus. The admissions office will also host college admission workshops, conduct interviews and offer essay-writing tutorials during their visits to communities across the country. In the summer of 2013, after creating a plan to attract more first-generation students, the school saw a 40 percent increase in target applications. Later this year, Pitzer will begin a speaker series
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The art of winning Fulbright scholarships: a community event

Dr. Nigel Boyle, director of the Institute for Global/Local Action and Study, and Fulbright advisor for Pitzer College will discuss Global Education moneyball: The Art of Winning Fulbright Scholarships, at the League of Women Voters Food for Thought community program on February 8 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Padua Hills Theatre. Pitzer College has been the top-ranked producer of student Fulbright scholars in each of the past four years. How does Pitzer College do that? Dr. Boyle will explain. The audience will also enjoy desserts from around the globe in the unforgettable setting of the Padua Hills Theatre. Cost for this public event is $30. Reservations should be made by February 3 through PayPal (Use the donate button at www.claremont.ca.lwvnet.org) or by check to the League of Women Voters of the Claremont Area, PO Box 1532, Claremont, CA 91711. For further information, contact Th League at (909) 624-9457.
sional Kenny Murray, will run for four consecutive Saturdays. All clinic classes begin at 2 p.m. and run an hour long. Golfers will be divided based on their Ozkaya will explore A Tyranny of the age groups. A golf tournament will take place at Half: an Overview of Turkish Politics in the end of the clinic on Saturday, March the Past Year. 15 at 1:30 p.m. The clinic is $70 and regDr. Ozkaya is an adjunct professor in istration is required. For more informathe international business and marketing tion, email batman@4000ft.com or call department at California State Polytech(909) 239-6732 or (909) 985-3783. nic University, Pomona, where she In addition to the junior golf clinic exteaches classes on social media. position, regular open youth tournaments Her current research focus is the role will take place at the La Verne golf of habits in media behavior. She holds a course the first Saturday of every month PhD in mass communications from beginning on February 1. Tournament Michigan State University, an MBA entry is $25. Marshall Canyon Golf from Yeditepe University, Turkey, and a Course is located at 6100 Stephens BA in psychological counseling from Bosphorus University, Istanbul, Turkey. Ranch Rd. in La Verne. A short business meeting will follow the talk. The meeting will be held at Porter Hall on the Pilgrim Place campus. It will begin at 7 p.m. and will conclude by 9 p.m.
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Toastmasters celebrates 80 years

The Pomona Valley Toastmasters will be celebrating its 80th anniversary on Monday, January 27 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Claremont Manor, 650 W. Harrison Ave. The public is invited to join in the festivities, which will include refreshments. Tickets are $10 per person by cash or check. RSVP by calling (909) 596-2911. The Pomona Valley Toastmasters regularly meets Monday evenings 7 to 9 p.m. in the East Lounge of Claremont Manor and invites the public to visit the club. Pomona Valley Toastmasters is part of the overall organization of Toastmasters International that was started in 1924 by Ralph Smedley to help people develop their skills in communication and leadership.
Claremonts junior golf clinic moved to Marshall Canyon

The Claremont Golf Course may be gone, but the longtime fixtures youth programs have found a new home. The junior golf clinic starts at its new location at the Marshall Canyon Golf Course in La Verne on Saturday, February 15. The clinic, led by Bruce Thompson of the former Claremont Golf Course and Marshall Canyons head golf profes-
Shedding light on Turkish politics

The Democratic Club of Claremont will hold its first monthly meeting of 2014 on Monday, January 27 with guest speaker Professor Elif Ozkaya. Dr.
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Claremont continues to use funding for housing rehab
reparations are underway for the adoption of the city of Claremonts 2014-2016 budget cycle.
While economic uncertainties have forced government cutbacks when it comes to social services, Claremont officials are renewing their commitment to funding community programs. The Claremont City Council continued to drive city interests forward earlier this month by adding its approval to funding for the citys Community Development Block Grant program (CDBG). CDBG, established in 1974, is a federal program that provides funding to create programs and projects that benefit low to moderate-income individuals. Funding, received from Los Angeles County, benefits a variety of city programming such as housing rehabilitation, senior case management and the job creation and business incentive grant program. Though the program has seen reductions from previous years, the city of Claremont expects to receive an estimated $134,856 to continue to provide for these government-funded benefits. Its disappointing to see those dollars are dwindling, but all in all Im glad we are receiving funding, said Councilmember Larry Schroeder. We will just have to keep looking for new opportunities. The citys housing rehabilitation programproviding funding to low-income homeowners unable to pay for necessary maintenance, repairs or energy efficiency improvements for their homeswill receive the most CDBG funding at $60,000. Those who qualify for the program may receive up to a $20,000 loan per household. The homeowner is not expected to repay that money until they sell the home or transfer the title, according to information provided by Associate Planner Joanne Hwang. To date officials say they have received numerous inquiries and expect the budget to be exhausted by the end of the fiscal year. A little more than $20,000 will help continue the citys senior case management program, giving Claremont residents over the age of 55 access to case management services free of charge. The city of Claremont is one of few cities in the area providing residents with the services of a senior case manager free of cost, and residents take full advantage. There are currently 80 cases being handled by the citys program, which has provided support to more than 1,800 individuals on a one-time basis, according to Ms. Hwang. Karen Rosenthal of the city of Claremonts Com-
mittee on Aging, said she was pleased to see the city continuing its support of the program. In addition to the CDBG funds, she hopes the city will dedicate further general fund money to support the efforts of the Claremont Senior Program. While providing for the citys seniors, CDBG has also helped benefit local business. For the past several years the city has maintained its commitment to helping local economic development by providing for the job creation and business incentive program. This year is no different. Nearly $55,000 will be dedicated to the programs efforts to provide assistance to new or expanding businesses in the form of forgivable loans. In return, for every $25,000 received, the business creates a permanent full-time staff position for a low to moderate-income employee. The Packing House Wine Merchants is among six local businesses currently taking advantage of the job creation and business incentive. Owner Sal Medina credits his ability to expand his restaurant, bar and wine shop to the funding received through the incentive program.
COMMUNITY BLOCK GRANT/next page The Packinghouse Wine Merchant on First Street in Claremont Village West is one of six local businesses taking advantage of the city's CDGB program. COURIER photo/Peter Weinberger
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CGU professor to serve second term on state board of education

Professor Carl Cohn of the Claremont Graduate Universitys School of Educational Studies has been appointed for a second consecutive term to the California Board of Education. Jerry Brown first appointed him to the position in January 2011. Mr. Cohn earned a doctorate of educaCOMMUNITY BLOCK GRANT continued from the previous page
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tion in administration and policy studies from UCLA and a master of arts degree in counseling from Chapman University. He has over 30 years of education experience and is the coordinator of the Urban Leadership Program at CGU. The PhD program focuses on the needs of P-14 educational leaders. The studies
are planned around the needs of scholar practitioners holding leadership roles in urban schools. The program allows students to take courses of their choosing in the research they wish to pursue. Throughout his career Mr. Cohn has worked as a teacher, counselor, professor, superintendent and Federal Court monitor. He played a pivotal role in the Long Beach Unified School District by focusing on urban affairs and the districts educational policy as their administrative
coordinator, director of attendance and superintendent from 1992 to 2002. His leadership in Long Beach helped the district achieve record attendance, their lowest suspension rate in a decade, decreased student failure and dropout rates and increased the number of students taking college prep classes. His tenure at LBUSD won him the McGraw Prize in 2002 and the district winning the Broad Prize in 2003.
It was a huge influx of capital for us without the lengthy process and all the paperwork, Mr. Medina recognized. It was also great for our employees, many of whom are students with a lower income, Mr. Medina recognized. The job incentive program has been mutually beneficial for local businesses and the city alike, Mr. Schroeder pointed out. Not only does it help low income people by providing jobs, you also can get that economic development boost and encourage business to expand or start up in Claremont, he said. In this way you get twice the reward for what you spend. For more information on CDBG, visit www.hud.gov/cdbg.
Beth Hartnett news@claremont-courier.com COURIER photo/Steven Felschundneff Senior case management is one of the several city services that will continue to receive funding through the Community Development Block Grant program.
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Amanda Castro to perform at Hip Kitty Jazz and Fondue.
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FREE CONCERT The Claremont Symphony Orchestra presents A Concert for Young People in memory of Jim Fahringer and Gary Iida. The performance features Peter and the Wolf with Philip Nash as narrator. 10:30 a.m. Bridges Hall of Music, 150 E. Fourth St., Claremont. (909) 596-5979. CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL Brews & Bros Dale Bros. Brewerys 11th anniversary benefiting the Claremont Educational Foundation (CEF). Festivities include live music by Powerflex 5 and The Dogs plus activities like the Chalkmobile, giant Jenga, cornhole and hula-hoops. VIP admission is $50, includes a keepsake glass, preferred parking, meet the brewer special event and guests may enter at noon. General admission is $40 and guests receive a keepsake glass and enter at 1 p.m. Designated drivers and guests under 21 may attend for $10. Children under 12 years old attend for free. Tickets can be purchased at http://brewsandbrosfest.com/ or for an additional $5 at the entrance. Plenty of food will be available for purchase and 25 local breweries will be present with over 50 brews. 1 to 5 p.m. Cable Airport, 1749 W. Thirteenth St., Upland. SCRIPPS CERAMIC ANNUAL EXHIBITION A lecture by Peter Held, curator of ceramics at ASU presenting the 70th Scripps Ceramic Annual titled, A Dense Forest Now Stands: The Importance of the Scripps Ceramic Annual. 4 to 5 p.m. Scripps Colleges Humanities Auditorium, 1030 Columbia Ave., Claremont. (909) 607-3397. OPENING RECEPTION The Pomona College Museum of Art presents their opening reception for the spring 2014 exhibitions. 5 p.m. Pomona College Museum of Art, 330 N. College Ave., Claremont. (909) 607-7543.
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LIVE JAZZ performance on the Blue Fin patio at 2 p.m. 665 E. Foothill Blvd., Claremont. (909) 946-1398. FREE CONCERT Claremont Young Musicians Intermezzo Orchestra featuring music by Offenbach, Bizet, Ippolitov, Delibes, Neihaus and Anderson. 7 p.m. Pomona Colleges Bridges Hall of Music, located at 150 E. Fourth St., Claremont.
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LIVE SHOW The Hollywood Hound Dogs will perform the blues at Hip Kitty Jazz and Fondue, 502 W. First St., Claremont at 8 p.m. $5 cover charge.
BOOK SIGNING Authors Isabelle Teresa Huber (Isabelles Attic) and Nan Shirley Ann Miller (Girl 44) will read and sign their books from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Buddhamouse Emporium, located at 134 Yale Ave., Claremont. Free and open to ages 17 and older. (909) 626-3322.
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Y-ART SALE featuring art materials and supplies, fabrics, clothing, Hawaiian shirts, ceramics, jewelry, rungs, original art, household, eccentric treasures, vintage and collectables. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. 506 Yale Ave., Claremont.
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ISRAELI FOLK DANCE Israeli folk dances are based on Biblical and modern songs, and the influence of immigrants from around the world. There are mostly circle and line dances that are taught during the first part of the evening for beginners and later the whole group joins in dance. Claremont Masonic Lodge, 272 W. Eighth St., Claremont. Open to all, from ages 14 and up. 7 to 10 p.m. $5 for each evening. TOASTMASTERS Pomona Valley Toastmasters will throw a party for its 80th anniversary. $10 cash or check. The party will take place between 7 and 9 p.m. in Manor Hall at Claremont Manor, 650 W. Harrison Ave., Claremont. Food and fun will be part of the celebration. RSVP to (909) 596-2911.
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COMIC BOOK SHOW Browse comic collectibles, art dealers, original art, prints, action figures, games and more. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission. 532 W. First St., Claremont Packing House.
ENVIRONMENTAL EXTREMISM UCLA research professor Dr. James Enstrom will describe how exaggerations by activist environmental scientists have resulted in multi-billion dollar air pollution regulations that are hurting many California businesses. Buffet lunch at 11:30 a.m. for $12 or dessert and coffee for $6. The University Club meets each Tuesday at the Hughes Community Center, 1700 Danbury Rd., Claremont.
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January Wednesday
McKenna College, 385 E. Eighth St., Claremont. (909) 621-8244. FILM SCREENING Asian LanFREE SEMINAR Understanding guages & Literature, Asian Studies, and and Treating Head Injuries. Topics of the Pacific Basin Institute present a discussion include different types of screening of Wong Kar Wais 1994 head injuries; treatment options for var- Hong Kong film, Chungking Express, ious head injuries; symptoms of head starring Tony Leung, Faye Wong and injuries including headaches, dizzi- Takeshi Kaneshiro. This screening is ness, memory loss and seizures. A part of the monthly Must See Asian question and answer session will fol- Film Series, which features some of the low the presentation. Guest speakers most popular and critically respected include Rami Apelian, M.D., neurol- films from East Asia. 7 p.m. Pomona ogist; Bethany MS OConnor, M.D., College Mason Hall, 550 N. Harvard physiatrist; Jose Fuentes, Ph.D., neu- Ave., Claremont. For more information ropsychologist; and Stephanie Kaplan, email pas34747@pomona.edu. physical therapist. 6 to 8 p.m. Refreshments will be served and seating is limited. Casa Colina Tamkin Education Center in Building 1D, located at 255 E. Bonita Ave., Pomona. Call RECITAL South African pianist PiCasa Colina Centers for Rehabilita- anist Pieter Van Zyl will perform a tion toll-free at (866) 724-4132 to re- solo recital with music by Chopin, serve your space. Mozart, Rachmaninoff, SchubertCOMPUTER CLUB Samsung Solomon and van Wyk. 8 p.m., Galaxy/Android Tablets. Representa- Pomona College Bridges Hall of tives from Best Buy and Samsung will Music, 150 E. Fourth St., Claremont. provide a demonstration on the uses, For more information, contact conbenefits and features of the Samsung certs@pomona.edu or (909) 607Galaxy Tablets. Claremont Senior 2671 or visit www.music.pomona.edu. Computer Club meets on Tuesday evenings at the Hughes Community Center at 1700 Danbury Rd., Claremont. Meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. with a social time at 7 p.m. Find more in- FESTIVAL OF CHAMPIONS Nuformation at http://cscclub.org. merous dance teams from the southern CAPTURED IMAGES Visual Pen- California region including the Clareetration of the Hula from Contact to mont High School Dance Team will Competition, part of Scripps College participate in the Festival of ChampiHumanities Institute Spring 2014 lec- ons. Performances will include solos ture series; Feminisms and the Radical up through large teams, lyrical to hipImagination. Teri Skillman, outreach hop, as well as military and flag coordinator for the University of groups. Food and dance gear booths Hawaii at Manoa Library. 7:30 p.m. will be available for much of the day. Scripps Colleges Garrison Theater, lo- $7 admission. 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. cated at 241 E. Tenth St., Claremont. Claremont High School Gymnasium, (909) 621-8237. 1601 N. Indian Hill Blvd., Claremont. MUSICAL PERFORMANCE Banchetto Musicale with Chatham Baroque. The early music ensemble Chatham Baroque is one of Pittsburghs greatest treasures says the Pittsburgh BEGINNING HEBREW Learn the Post-Gazette. The evenings repertoire Aleph Bet, adult Jewish learning course. will include Antonio Bertalis No admission is required. Temple Beth Is- rich Tausend Glden and a serenata by rael, 3033 N. Towne Ave., Pomona. Call Johann Heinrich Schmelzer, as well as (909) 626-1277 for more information. sonatas from Heinrich Bibers Mensa HIRAM CHODOSH Depolarizing Sonora, Georg Muffats Armonico Conflict in an Era of Globalization pre- Tributo and Johann Hermann sented by the president of CMC, co-au- Scheins Banchetto Musicale. thor of Law in Iraq: A Document Chatham Baroque members include AnCompanion (2012) and author of drew Fouts, baroque violin; Dawn Posey, Global Justice Reform: A Compara- baroque violin; Kristen Linfante, baroque tive Methodology (2005). 6:45 to 8 p.m. viola; Karina Schmitz, baroque viola; PaMarian Miner Cook Athenaeum, 385 E. tricia Halverson, violone; Adam Pearl, Eighth St., Claremont. (909) 621-8244. keyboard; Scott Pauley (Pomona 87) theorbo. 8 p.m., Pomona College Bridges Hall of Music, located at 150 E. Fourth St., Claremont. For more information, visit www.chathambaroque.org or conMYTHS & REALITIES OF CEO tact concerts@pomona.edu or (909) 607PAY presented by Michael Dorff, profes- 2671 or visit www.music.pomona.edu. sor of law at the Southwestern School of Law in Los Angeles. He is the author of CALENDAR SUBMISSIONS: Deadthe forthcoming Indispensable and line: Thursday at 5 p.m., one week beOther Myths: Why the CEO Pay Exfore publication. Include date, time, periment Failed, and How to Fix It address, a contact phone number and (2014) and Is There a Method to the fee for admission (if applicable). Email: Madness? Why Creative and Councalendar@claremont-courier.com. terintuitive Solutions Are Counterproductive (2009). 6:45 to 8 p.m. Clarmeont
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MOVIE LISTINGS
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Elise (Veerle Baetens) and Didier (Johan Heldenbergh) fall in love at first sight. She has her own tattoo shop and he plays the banjo in a bluegrass band. They bond over their shared enthusiasm for American music and culture, and dive headfirst into a sweeping romance that plays out on and off stage but when an unexpected tragedy hits their new family, everything they know and love is tested. An intensely moving portrait of a relationship from beginning to end, propelled by a soundtrack of foot-stomping bluegrass, The Broken Circle Breakdown is a romantic melodrama of the highest order. In Flemish with English subtitles. In addition to its Oscar nomination for Best Foreign Language Film, The Broken Circle Breakdown has gathered acclaim around the globe, leading the European Film Awards with five nominations, with Veerle Baetens taking home the Best Actress award. It was honored with the Panorama Audience Award at the 2013 Berlin International Film Festival, the Best Actress and Best Screenplay awards at the 2013 Tribeca Film Festival, and this past weekend won the FIPRESCI Prize for Best Foreign Language Film of the Year at the 2014 Palm Springs International Film Festival. The film was also recognized as Best Foreign Language Film by the Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association. See movie listings at left for Claremont showtimes.
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LAEMMLES CLAREMONT 5: 450 W. Second St., Claremont. 621-5500 or visit www.laemmle.com for movie listings. $11; students with ID $8.50; children under 12 $8; seniors 62+ $8; bargain price $8 on Monday through Friday for all shows prior to 6 p.m. and Saturday, Sunday and holidays prior to 2 p.m. Now playing: Jack Ryan Shadow Recruit [PG13], August Osage County [R], Her [R], The Invisible Woman [R], Nebraska [R]. Saturday and Sunday, January 24 and 25: The Broken Circle Breakdown. Tuesday, January 28: Jewels. 7:30 p.m.
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A PHOTOGRAPHY COLLECTION BY PETER WEINBERGER

The public is invited to a special gallery opening reception featuring large wall prints taken by the longtime photojournalist and COURIER publisher. The images, including panoramas, focus on stunning scenery from throughout the country not seen by the casual observer. In this first gallery opening When: Friday, February 7th, 6 to 9 p.m. Where: The Colony at Loft 204 of Mr. Weinbergers work, 532 W. First St., upstairs in the he will talk about the unique Claremont Packing House stories behind the photos. Refreshments will be served These limited edition prints will be for sale include high-end quality printing, sized to order.
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CASA DE SALSA: 415 W. Foothill Blvd. This is a restaurant that offers weekly live entertainment. (909) 445-1200. Thursdays: Michael Ryan and Friends. 6 to 9 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays: Romantic guitarist Vicente Victoria. 5 p.m. Sundays: Mariachi San Pedro. Brunch. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 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) 4458875. Mondays: Local Mondays featuring $3 Dale Bros. Brewery pints. Tuesdays: 50 percent off all wines by the glass. Wednesdays: Steal-the-Glass craft beer of the week. Meet the brewer first Wednesday of every month. Thursday, January 30: All Titos Vodka drinks $2 off and Eureka Thursday Night Music featuring The Meristems. 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. Info: (909) 624-2928 or www.folkmusiccenter.com. FLAPPERS COMEDY: 540 W. First St., Claremont Packing House. 18+. Show times: Friday at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m., Saturday at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. and Sunday at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door. Friday, January 24: Al Lubel from The Late Show with David Letterman. 8 and 10 pm.
Image courtesy of www.amandacastro.com Jazz singer Amanda Castro will perform at Hip Kitty Jazz and Fondue on Sunday, January 26 at 7 p.m. Hip Kitty is located at 502 W. First St. in the Claremont Packing House.
Saturday, January 25: Al Lubel from The Late Show with David Letterman. 8 and 10 pm. Sunday, January 26: Two Milk Minimum. 4:30 p.m. Silly Sundays Open Mic/Auditions. 9 p.m. Thursday, January 30: First Timer Funnies with Trey Elliot. 8 p.m. Friday, January 31: Nicolas Anthony from Last Comic Standing. 8 and 10 pm. Saturday, February 1: Nicolas Anthony from Last Comic Standing. 8 and 10 pm. THE GLASS HOUSE: 200 W. Second St., Pomona. (909) 865-3802. Friday, January 24: The Lovely Bad Things, So
Many Wizards, Grmln, and Roses. $10. 7 p.m. Saturday, January 25: Skate Punk Fest 2014 featuring Angry Samoans, JFA, Naked Aggression, Narcoleptic Youth, Whitekaps, and Destruction Made Simple. $15. 6 p.m. Sunday, January 26: Washed Out. $25. 7 p.m. Friday, January 31: For Today, Like Moths to Flames, Stay from the Path, The Plot in You, and Fit for a King. $17-$20. 6 p.m. Saturday, February 1: MXPX, Allister, and Kristopher Roe. $20-$25. 7 p.m. 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 www.hipkittyjazz.com. Friday, January 24: The Hollywood Hound Dogs (blues/roots). 8 p.m. $5 cover charge. Saturday, January 25: Nutty (jazz/lounge). 8 p.m. $5 cover charge. Sunday, January 26: Amanda Castro (jazz/vocal). 7 p.m. Tuesday, January 28: Shawn Mafia & The Ten Cent Thrills. 9 p.m. Wednesday, January 29: Dont Call Me Shirley. 8 p.m. Thursday, January 30: The Lounge Trio. 7 p.m. Friday, January 31: Roy Gaines with Hunter & The Dirty Jacks. 8 p.m. $5 cover charge. Saturday, February 1: Little Victor. 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.
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Friday, January 24: Planets (rock). 10 p.m. Saturday, January 25: Ash Reiter (indie/groove/rock) 10 p.m. Sunday, January 26: Piano Sunday (Amy Rowe). 6 p.m. Cinema Sundays (A Clockwork Orange). 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 28: King Trivia Night. 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 29: Half-off wine Wednesday featuring music by Joe Atman at 9:30 p.m. Thursday, January 30: Happy Thursdays featuring happy hour from 3 p.m. to closing. Baldy Mountain Jazz Band (jazz). 8:30 p.m. followed by Eighty One (DJ) at 11 p.m. Friday, January 31: The Steady 45s (ska). 10 p.m. Saturday, February 1: Solid Ray Woods (soul). 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. WALTERS RESTAURANT: 310 Yale Ave., Claremont. VIP and fire pit lounge open from 7 to 10 p.m. Happy hour specials are only valid in the bar and lounge areas. (909) 767-2255. Margarita Mondays: $2 house margaritas, $3 house wine, $3 delirium tremens and $3 bolawnies. Tequila Tuesdays: $2 house tequila, $3 house wine, $3 Coronas and $3 nachos. Whiskey Wednesdays: $2 house scotch or bourbon, $3 house wine, $3 Stella and $3 bruschetta. Thirsty Thursdays: Half-off all drinks and appetizers all evening. Finest Fridays: $2 house vodka, $3 Pomona Queen, Green Flash and Hanger 24. Plus $3 house wine, $4 nachos and $6 classic burger and fries all evening. Kimera performs Gypsy Kings-style music. Saturdays and Sundays: $3 Bloody Marys, mimosas and Afghan fries from opening to closing. Live jazz music is performed on weekends.
PERFORMING ARTS
BALCH AUDITORIUM: 1030 Columbia Ave., Claremont. (909) 6072671. Friday, February 28: Friday Noon Concert featuring Los Angeles Woodwind Quintet and chamber music by Francisco Castillo. 12:15 p.m. BRIDGES AUDITORIUM: 450 N. College Way, Pomona College. Boxoffice hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (909) 607-1139. Tickets may be purchased online; you can easily choose seats at www.pomona.edu/bridges. Tuesday, February 11: The Real Group, a professional a cappella ensemble from Sweden, in constand development since the formation in 1984, is one of the leading forces in the world of vocal music today. The Real Group collaborates with symphony orchestras, jazz groups, pop bands and international artists. 8 p.m. BRIDGES HALL OF MUSIC: Pomona College, 150 E. Fourth St., Claremont. (909) 607-2671. Saturday, January 25: Claremont Symphony Orchestra Concerto Competition winners Gaeun Moon (violin) and ShihZan Yao (cello) present a Concert for Young People featuring Peter and the Wolf by Sergei Prokofiev narrated by radio announcer, Philip Nash. 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 31: South African guest Pianist featuring Pieter Van Zyl on piano and music by Chopin, Mozart, Rachmaninoff, Schubert-Solomon and Van Wyk. 8 p.m. Saturday, February 1: Banchetto Musicale with Chatham Baroque. 8 p.m. Sunday, February 2: Music for Vio-
lin, Piano and Electronics featuring Sarah Thornblade on violin and Vicki Ray on piano. 3 p.m. Sunday, February 9: Organ Music featuring Alan Lewis. 3 p.m. Saturday, February 15: Guitar Extravaganza featuring Jack Sanders, Jason Yoshida and Miroslav Tadic. 8 p.m. Sunday, February 23: Trio FUGU and Friends with music by Clarke, Piazzolla and Shostakovich. 3 p.m. 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 www.candlelightpavilion.com. Through February 2: The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. Through 30: Lisa Layne. February 7 through March 16: My Fair Lady. HAUGH PERFORMING ARTS CENTER: 1000 W. Foothill Blvd., Glendora at Citrus College. Discounts available for students, seniors and youth. www.haughpac.com or 626963-9411. Saturday, January 25: Big Drum, Small World for Kids. 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. Sunday, January 26: Chita Rivera. 2 p.m. LYMAN HALL : Thatcher Music Building, 340 N. College Ave., Claremont. Saturday, February 8: Ussachevsky Memorial Festival featuring an evening of electroacoustic music. 8 p.m.
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BUDDHAMOUSE EMPORIUM: 134 Yale Ave., Claremont. Open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. www.buddhamouse.com. (909) 626-3322. Through January 31: Creatures of B.R. Guthrie, is an exhibition, which focuses on a collection of original creatures and beasties inspired by the sci-fi and fantasy genre. The artworks shown are prints of digital work as well as traditional pencil work with digital coloring. BUNNY GUNNER GALLERY: 254 W. Bonita Ave., Claremont. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. (909) 624-7238. Through January 31: Mosaics by Cathy Garcia. CLAREMONT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ART GALLERY: 205 Yale Ave., Claremont Chamber of Commerce. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (909) 398-1060. Through January 31: Marbled Paintings & More: The Art of Mary Hughes. CLAREMONT FORUM GALLERY: 586 W. First St. in the Packing House. Tuesday through Thursday, noon to 7 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, noon to 9 p.m.; and Sunday, noon to 7 p.m. (909) 626-3066. Through January 31: Fragile includes works in paper and encaustic by Karen Karlsson. Drawing inspiration from natures kaleidoscopic palette, Ms. Karlssons monoprints, pastels and encaustic paintings often evoke a sense of serenity and contemplation. Her works dip into abstraction, structure and function, revealing a world built on mathematical shapes that, regardless of absolutes, never quite feels defined. This sense of the unknowable, and the emotion that drives us to understand are always present in her work, from encaustic scars of heartbreak to solitary figures standing alone against the world. Ms. Karlsson is a Pomonabased artist who originally hails from Queens, New York. Her work, which debuted at the Main Street Gallery in Pomonas Art Colony in 2009, has been seen throughout the inland and desert regions of southern California from where her inspiration is drawn; in 2011, she designed her first album cover art for award-
winning Native American flutist Steve Rushingwind. CLAREMONT MUSEUM OF ART: www.clare montmuseum.org. Through March 30: Betty Davenport Ford: Capturing the Animal Spirit, an exhibit of sculpture presented by the Claremont Museum of Art, is on view in the gallery of Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden through March 2014. One of Claremonts most prolific sculptors, Ms. Ford is well known for her unique style and honest craftsmanship. Working in clay and bronze for over 60 years, she simplifies form to abstract the natural essence of the wild creatures she depicts. Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden, 1500 N. College Ave., Claremont. The exhibit is open FridaySunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Garden admission is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and students, $4 for children and free for CMA and RSABG members. THE COLONY AT LOFT 204: 532 W. First St., #204, Claremont Packing House. Open Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Extended hours on the first Friday of the month for Claremont Art Walk until 9 p.m., with live music at 8 p.m. Visit www.loft204.com. Email info@loft204.com for information about purchasing monthly wall space for artwork display or to inquire about event rental of gallery space. Call Vicki at (626) 224-7915 or (626) 963-4238 for one-on-one art instruction for junior high and high school age students. Through January 31: Photographer David Behar presents an exhibition of urban landscapes. In addition to framed pieces on display, unframed prints and Mr. Behars photography book will be available for purchase. February 7 though March 5: Longtime photojournalist and COURIER publisher Peter Weinberger is featured with a large-print photography exhibition titled Off the Beaten Path. These limited edition large-scale landscape images are sized to order in vivid color. The images, including panoramas, focus on stunning scenery from throughout the country not seen by the casual observer. Opening reception: Friday, February 7 from 6 to 9 p.m. Meet the artist from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Complimentary refreshments will be served throughout the evening and live musical accompaniment by Curt Phillips will begin at 7:30 p.m.
FIRST STREET GALLERY ART CENTER: 250 W. First St., Suite 120, Claremont. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (909) 626-5455. Through February 14: Joe Zaldivar: Glimpse of a Street View and holiday show. By using his tablet, Mr. Zaldivar uses Google Maps Street View to access street level vantage points around the world, which he uses as source material for his paintings/drawings. This show will include Street View renditions of the intersection of Hollywood and Vine in Los Angeles and the original Starbucks location in Seattle, a piece in which he incorporated coffee as a painting medium. Also on display is the annual holiday show. This First Street Gallery tradition will include at least one piece from every one of their 52 artists. Works purchased from the show will be available to take home immediately. GALERIA DE PROLAS: 532 W. First St. #211, Claremont Packing House. Open by appointment. Tuesdays: Tribe Tuesday, an open studio session for artists to share the space and work on their pieces. Open to artists of all levels from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Space is limited to 10 people per session. Call (909) 236-1562 or visit www.facebook.com/galeriadeperolas. GALLERIA BERETICH: The home and studio of Barbara Beretich, 1034 Harvard Ave., Claremont. (909) 624-0548. www.galleriaberetich.com. Ongoing: Visitors welcome, appointments appreciated. Featuring California art, paintings and sculptures from local and national artists since 1976. MARTINEZ GALLERY: 504 W. First St., Claremont Packing House. www.martinezgallery.weebly.com. (909) 527-9177. January: Landscape and portrait art classes offered by Richard and Marciano Martinez focusing on watercolor, oil and acrylic. They will be painting at the gallery as well as plein air painting trips to the mountains, beach and deserts. For information on classes and prices, call (909) 527-9177. February: The featured artist will be Marciano Martinez focusing on an early retrospective along with some newer work.
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MALOOF FOUNDATION FOR ARTS & CRAFTS: 5131 Carnelian St., Alta Loma. 980-0412, info@malooffoundation.org or www.malooffoundation.org. Tours: Docent-led tours are offered on Thursdays and Saturdays at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. and feature Sam Maloofs handmade home, furniture and the extensive Maloof collection of arts and crafts. Due to limited capacity, advance reservations are strongly recommended for all tours. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and $5 for students. The Discovery Garden is open to visitors on Thursdays and Saturdays between noon and 4 p.m. at no charge. Check in at the Foundation Bookstore. The garden features drought-tolerant plants native to California and other parts of the world. PEGGY PHELPS GALLERY & EAST GALLERY: Claremont Graduate University, 251 E. Tenth St., Claremont. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (909) 621-8071. February 7: Are Friends Electric? Act II featuring various artists. PETTERSON MUSEUM OF INTERCULTURAL ART: 730 Plymouth Rd., Pilgrim Place. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m. Contains collections of international fine art, folk art and material culture from 10,000 BCE to the present, contributed by Pilgrim Place residents and community friends, covering every continent. (909) 399-5544. Through January 31: Cutting Edge Technology, mini-exhibit featuring swords, knives, daggers, axes, spears and many different kinds of international cutting tools and weaponsboth ancient and modern. February: A Long Time Ago, in a Kingdom Far AwayChina Before the Ming. Inaugurating a yearlong series of exhibits highlighting Chinese history and culture, the Petterson Museum will be showing 150 pieces from its collections of ancient artifacts dating from the Shang Dynasty (1700-1027 B.C.E.) to the Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368). This is the first time in the history of the museum that these ceramic, stone and metal objects will all be on display at the same time. Supplementing these will be ink rubbings from early Han dynasty ancestral shrines (206 B.C.E.-220 C.E.) as well as later Nestorian Christian sites from the Tang Dynasty (618-906 C.E.). POMONA COLLEGE MUSEUM OF ART: 333 N. College Ave., Claremont. Open Tuesday through Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Art After Hours on Thursday, 5 to 11 p.m. Open through December 5; closed Thanksgiving day. For more information, visit www.pomona.edu/mu
seum. Contact Pomona College Museum of Art by email at museuminfo@pomona.edu or call (909) 621-8283. Through April 13: The exhibition Mowry Baden: Dromedary Messanine includes immersive, largescale sculpture. Dromedary Mezzanine represents the first showing of this artwork in the western United States and the first time the work has been on view since becoming part of Pomona Colleges permanent collection. One of Canadas most accomplished artists and one of Pomona Colleges most distinguished alumni, Mr. Baden has been creating kinesthetic sculptures and public artworks for four decades. Mr. Baden graduated from Pomona College in 1958 and returned 10 years later to take on the roles of professor of art, department chair and gallery director. Mr. Badens works, which invite viewers to physically operate the sculpture, have always involved a more collaborative approach to viewers that prefigures much contemporary work today. Through April 13: The exhibition Andrea Bowers: #sweetjane includes new work by Los Angelesbased artist Andrea Bowers that examines the notorious Steubenville, Ohio high school rape case. In addition to a new series of drawings, #sweetjane includes a video based on Ms. Bowerss three trips to Steubenville that documents the protest surrounding the trial and activities of hactivist group Anonymous. Her return to Ohio to document the Steubenville case is a form of personal mapping of 30 years of violence against women. The exhibition unfolds over two campuses and is the second collaborative project between the Pomona College Museum of Art and the Pitzer College Art Galleries. At the Pomona College Museum of Art, this exhibition is Project Series 48 and is supported in part by the Pasadena Art Alliance. Through April 13: Gathering the Work of Frederick Hammersley: Portraits, Abstractions, and In-Between: Gathering the Work of Frederick Hammersley presents a selection of drawings, paintings and prints drawn from Pomona Colleges collection. The late Frederick Hammersley taught painting for several years at Pomona College. He came to prominence in 1959 in the landmark exhibition Four Abstract Classicists, which brought together the work of Hammersley, Karl Benjamin, Lorser Feitelson and John McLaughlin. In over 60 years as an artist, Mr. Hammersley produced a wide range of drawings, from naturalistic portraits to computer-generated drawings. This exhibition showcases the range of Mr. Hammersleys work and is made possible in part by the generous donation of art works from the
Frederick Hammersley Foundation. It is curated by Hannah Pivo, Josephine Bump, Shayda Amanat, Graham Bud and Mary Ellen Kilsby. Through April 13: The exhibition Witness: Kthe Kollwitz features German artist Kthe Kollwitz, who lived and worked in the midst of tremendous political and social upheaval. Witness: Kthe Kollwitz features works in several graphic mediumswood block, lithography, etching, and drypointdrawn from Pomona Colleges collection. The exhibition includes self-portraits from the 1920s and 1930s alongside images that unflinchingly depict death, poverty and violence against women. This exhibition is presented in conjunction with the West Coast premiere of the song-cycle Kollwitz-Konnex (...im Frieden seiner Hnde), composed by Ralf Yusuf Gawlick and performed by Scripps faculty member Anne Harley and internationally-renowned guitarist Eliot Fisk. The performance, which will be held on March 27, is cosponsored by the Pomona College Museum of Art, Scripps Department of Music, Intercollegiate German Studies and the Scripps OBrian Fund. RUTH CHANDLER WILLIAMSON GALLERY: 1030 Columbia Ave., at 11th and Columbia Streets on the Scripps College campus. Wednesday through Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. during exhibitions. Free admission. (909) 607-3397 or www.scrippscollege.edu/williams on-gallery/. Through April 6: 2014 Scripps College 70th Ceramic Annual, the longest-running exhibition of contemporary ceramics in the United States will celebrate its 70th year. Traditionally an artists choice event, this years exhibition will bring together a large number of past curators from the shows long history to celebrate art in clay. Opening reception: Saturday, January 25 will feature a lecture at 4 p.m. in the Scripps College Humanities Auditorium given by Peter Held, curator of ceramics at the Ceramics Research Center at Arizona State University. Mr. Helds talk will be followed by live music and refreshments at the gallery from 7 to 9 p.m. These events are free and open to the public. SQUARE i GALLERY: 110 Harvard Ave., Claremont. Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., or by appointment. Square i is an annex of the Artist Trait Gallery. Exhibits rotate approximately every six weeks. Call (909) 621-9091 or email info@squareigallery.com. Through January 31: Annual Milford Zornes Birthday Celebration, Small Works Spectacular. Mr. Zornes is recognized as a leader in the California Style watercolor movement and taught painting workshops in China, Alaska, Mexico, Ireland, Italy and Spain.
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Chinese New Year
ext Friday, January 31, is Chinese New Year. The holiday, which begins with the new moon and ends with the full moon 15 days later, is a time to honor gods and ancestors.
Families celebrating Chinese New Year get started early. They clean their houses, sweeping away bad luck from the past year. Then they hang decorations on their windows and doors, along with Chinese poems with positive themes like good luck and long life. The decorations are red, a color said to frighten off evil spirits and bad luck. Many people also buy new clothes to wear, symbolizing a fresh beginning. On Chinese New Years Eve, families gather for a reunion dinner. Kids have more than a delicious meal to look forward: They are often given red envelopes with money inside! People also exchange presents such as fruit and sweets or other small gifts. Chinese New Year starts with a bang, with fireworks and firecrackers lit to chase off evil spirits. A lion dance, featuring performers in a lion costume and crashing drums and cymbals, is another way to chase off bad spirits. Chinese New Year ends with the Lantern Festival, when rice dumplings are eaten and lanterns are hung outdoors. At night, children stroll around holding lanterns. Some hang a piece of paper with a riddle on it from their lantern, and kids have a great time trying to solve it. The highlight of the lantern festival is a dragon dance, where performers hold up a dragon figure with
Welcome to another addition of Claremont Kids. Todays kid pages feature a story, word search and coloring activity centered on Chinese New Year. Its a truly colorful holiday that, this year, will have you horsing around. We also have a feature on an action-packed visit by the Los Angeles Kings to Vista del Valle and Oakmont schools. We would love to include as much kid-generated content in this monthly section as possible. Feel free to send us material like your favorite joke or your own comic strip. Or send us a photo of your pet, along with a description of what makes him or her special. We also welcome your suggestions about what would make Claremont Kids more fun. Ask your parents first before emailing us at storribio@claremont-courier.com. Please include your name, age and phone number in your email. Enjoy! Well see you next on Friday, February 14, just in time for Valentines Day.
Sarah Torribio storribio@claremont-courier.com
Hello, Claremont!
MAZE: Complete the maze from side to side in this unusual circular shape.
Flickr photo by Vikas Nambiar
poles, making it move like the mythical creature. Each new year falls under one of the 12 Chinese zodiac signs: the rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog and pig. This is the year of the horse. People born under this sign are said to be energetic and humorous and enjoy being the center of attention. There will be a big Chinese New Year celebration in the Chinatown area of LA on Saturday, February 1. The 115th Golden Dragon Parade
will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. and feature floats, marching bands and, of course, the famous dragon dance. Starting at noon and continuing after the parade, there will also be live music, food trucks, cultural demonstrations and familyfriendly activities like face painting, storytelling and a roaming magician. For more information on horsing around in Chinatown this Chinese New Year, visit www.Chinatownla.com.
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Chinese New Year word search Dog Dragon Dumpling Firecracker Goat Horse Lantern Lion dance Monkey Pig Red envelope Rabbit Rat Riddle Rooster Snake Tiger
Q. How did the barber win the race? Q. Whats black and white, black and white, black and white?
A. A penguin rolling down a hill! A. He knew a short cut.
Q. How do you make a fruit punch? Q: What is smarter than a talking bird?
A. A spelling bee. A. Give it boxing lessons.
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COURIER photos/Steven Felschundneff Professional hockey player Brian Cooke plays street hockey with a group of fifth and sixth grade students on Friday at Oakmont Outdoor School in Claremont. Mr. Cookes visit was part of the L.A. Kings Fan Development program that visits Oakmont and Vista del Valle every year.
LA Kings pay action-packed visit to local schools
ome Claremont elementary school students got the royal treatment last week when the Los Angeles Kings stopped by for a game of street hockey.
The beloved LA ice hockey team, which has paid an annual visit to the Vista del Valle and Oakmont campuses for the last few years, was out of town during the Thursday visit to Vista and the Friday visit to Oakmont. Who could blame them? They had to be in Missouri to face off against the St. Louis Blues. Nonetheless, team representativesincluding Brian Cooke, a former reserve player for the Ontario Reign and head staffer at Kings Campturned out to mentor the schools aspiring athletes. The students at each school headed outdoors in small groups throughout the day to interface with the Kings staff. On Friday at 1 p.m., the 5th and 6th graders in Imetra Joiners class took to the blacktop, where foam barriers and portable goals were set up to create a hockey court. Most of the students had experienced one or more visits by the Kings in years past, so they knew what to do. They grabbed a hockey stick and stepped on the court, ready to rumble. Instead of a puck, the students and staffers used their hockey sticks to move a small orange ball around the court. Some kids took offense, while others stationed near the goals took defense. Its good exposure for the kids, learning the fun-
Daniela Lopez and Tiffany Gutierrez celebrate after scoring a goal last Friday during the L.A. Kings visit to Oakmont Outdoor School.
damentals of playing street hockey and having fun while doing it. And look at the teamwork, Oakmont Principal Stacey Stewart said. The kids work so hard, they deserve this. Ms. Stewart, who is known for her love of athletics, also felt the need for a bit of recreation. Wearing a Kings T-shirt, she joined the action on the court. Upbeat music like The Chipmunks Witch Doctor and I Like to
Move It helped spur along in the fast-paced game. Ms. Joiner, who watched the action from the sidelines, said she always enjoys the Kings visits to Oakmont. It gets the kids out and moving and working with professional athletes, which is always a pleasure, she said. Hopefully the kids will aspire to continue to be athletic. Mr. Cooke started playing hockey when he was 5 years old and fell in love. Its fast, its not like any other sport and its on ice, he explained. Im also a very aggressive person. With hockey, you get to take your aggression out on others during the game. Then afterwards, were all friends. The Los Angeles Kings stop by more than 40 schools, youth centers and summer camps each year. Mr. Cooke said the visits often provide the only exposure kids ever get to hockey. He offered some advice to young people hoping to make a career in athletics. Love the sport youre in, he said. Have fun and work hard. Grace Martinez, one of the students in Ms. Joiners class, took Mr. Cookes directive to have fun to heart. A sports fan who particularly likes football and track, she was enthusiastic about the days activity. I really enjoy it when they come here every year, she said. I always save up my Kings posters and sunglasses to show my friends.
Sarah Torribio storribio@claremont-courier.com
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Stepping into a greener world

How many times have you heard a teacher say, No running in the halls? By contrast, students at Riverday Country School in New York are told to go for it, running and even jumping in the hallway. When kids at the private school step and bounce on the eight PaveGen floor tiles installed near their student center, their kinetic energy is harnessed to produce electricity. Depending on the force used, each step creates between one to seven watts. Thats enough electricity to power an LED street lamp for some 30 seconds. The electricity can be used to power lights and charge electronic devices. When a student steps on a tile, an LED board lights up, reporting how much energy was generated. When a bunch of students jump on the tiles together, it creates quite an energetic kick. The tiles, which made their debut at the school earlier this month, are made from rubber and other recycled materials. They have been installed throughout Europe, including at a marathon track in Paris. This invention is proof that theres nothing more powerful than a great idea!
Flickr photo by Tracy Hunter
Icy wonderland
The city of Harbin in northeast China is one of the chilliest places imaginable. Temperatures regularly dip down to -31 degrees Fahrenheit. For the past 30 years, residents have hosted the Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival, which centers on a 6.5 million-foot park created from ice and snow. The park opened on January 5 and will have welcomed a million guests by the time the ice melts. Nearly 10,000 people helped create the festival, making countless sculptures like snow dinosaurs and icy replicas of the Empire State Building and the Roman Colosseum. There are interactive features like ice slides and ice mazes guarded by dragons and gods, plus the chance to ice skate, ski and snowboard. If you ever make it to the festival, make sure you stay until after the sun goes down, when the entire icy city is glowing with colored lights. You might want to add Harbin to your list of places to one day visit. You wont want to come in out of the cold.
Save the date

Tickets are on sale for the Inland Pacific Ballets Beauty and the Beast, which will be performed on Saturday and Sunday, April 26 and 27, at Bridges Auditorium in Claremont. The production is the latest in a family series of original ballets based on stories children love. The IPB website describes the plot: Living at the edge of a mystical forest, Belle is a young girl, pure of heart, whose father is held captive by a mysterious Beast after picking roses from the Beasts beloved garden. To save her father, Belle offers herself in exchange for his freedom, and begins a journey of love and transformation for both herself and the Beast. Tickets cost from $22 to $40 and can be bought at the Bridges Auditorium box office (450 N. College Way, Claremont). For information, visit the Bridges Auditorium box office or call (909) 621-8031.
Happy zoo year

Gung Hay Fat Choy! Thats how you say Happy New Year in Chinese. This phrase will come in handy this weekend, Saturday, January 25 and Sunday, January 26, when the Los Angeles Zoo celebrates the Lunar New Year, more commonly known as Chinese New Year. The zoo is ushering in the Year of the Horse with a ZOOdiac scavenger hunt and zoo keeper talks about animals related to the horse, such as the zebra, rhino and tapir. There will also be fun activities throughout the day including music, dragon and lion dances, acrobats, Kung Fu demonstrations, food and crafts. The ZOOdiac celebration is included with zoo admission, which is $18 for adults, $13 for kids ages two to 12 and free for children younger than two. For a schedule of Lunar New Year events and more information on the zoo, visit www.lazoo.org.
My name is Parker Schlick. I am 10 years old and I am in the fourth grade at Mountain View Elementary School in Claremont. Let me tell you about my dog Biscuit. I woke up on Christmas morning three years ago and he was in a box under the tree. It was the best Christmas ever! He loves people, and watches out the window when Im gone. He is like a brother to me. When I wake up in the morning its like he hasnt seen me in a year. Biscuit is the best dog ever!
Do you know an animal that needs a round of a-paws? Send a photo of your pet to storribio@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.
SPORTS
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COURIER photos/Steven Felschundneff Claremont High Schools Baron Franklin drives for the basket past a pair of Damien players on Wednesday during varsity basketball action in La Verne. The Spartans out played the Pack for the first three quarters and had a comfortable lead going into the final quarter. CHS rallied and got within one point with about two minutes to play but were not able to capture the lead and ended in a 59-54 loss.
CHS basketball loses close affair at Damien
n a battle between the top Sierra League teams, the Damien Spartans outlasted the Claremont Wolfpack, 59-54, to remain a perfect 3-0 in conference.
Claremont is now 15-6, 2-1, while Damien sits comfortably atop the league standings at 17-3, 3-0. Despite trailing for the duration of the game, CHS never fell out of striking distance, trailing 17-13 after one quarter of action and 33-25 at the break. Claremont senior Omar Mahmoud led the Pack in scoring at the break with eight points, which included a nifty step-back jumper and a three
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The Damien High School cheering section provided noisy and spirited motivation for their team on Wednesday during the Spartans cross town rivalry with the visiting Claremont Wolfpack.
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Claremont High School senior Omar Mahmoud guards Damiens Malik Fitts on Wednesday during Sierra League basketball action in La Verne. Mahmoud was named player of the game for his 21 points and 7 rebounds. SPORTING LIFE continued from the previous page
pointer pulling the Pack to within eight in the first quarter. Mahmoud finished with a team-high 21 points, shooting seven of 17 from the field. After an impressive first half, Mahmoud picked up right where he left off in the second half, scoring the first eight points for the Wolfpack to keep Claremont within single digits of the Spartans. Senior Chris Edward, who finished with 12 points, capped off a three-point play with 1:30 left in the third to give Claremont a spark heading into the final frame of action, trailing 47-37. Damien opened the fourth quarter on fire, scoring seven points in the first three minutes to stretch its lead to 5542 with five minutes remaining. With most of the gymnasium assuming to have the game in the bag at this point, Claremont fought back and went on a 12-0 run to pull to within one with thirty seconds remaining. As the home crowd grew nervous of falling victim to a large comeback victory, Spartan Jeremy Hensley followed through with a layup in traffic to give Damien a 57-54 lead with 15 seconds remaining. Claremont missed their ensuing opportunity and was forced to foul, but Damien would connect on two free
throws to solidify the 59-54 victory. The Wolfpack accounted for 11 turnovers and was virtually unable to stop the Spartans from driving to the hole and scoring in the paint. Outside of their interior defense, the Wolfpack did a sound job at limiting the Spartans to points outside the paint and from beyond the arc. Claremont will host Chino Hills Friday at 6:30 p.m. in search of its third conference victory. Boys soccer still undefeated after hard fought tie The Claremont boys soccer team tied, 1-1, in its lone match this week against Damien on Wednesday. The Pack now sits at 9-3-3 and 2-0-1 in the Sierra League, tied with the Spartans for the top spot in conference. The tie snaps Claremonts three-game winning streak and is its first tie since December 10. As a team this season, the Pack have scored 34 goals and accumulated 20 assists, combining for 88 total points. The Pack will take the field again on Wednesday, January 29 when they travel to Charter Oak to take on the Chargers. Girls soccer unable to hold off strong St. Lucys play The Claremont girls soccer team lost,
Claremont High School boys basketball coach Stan Tolliver has a few words with one of the referees on Wednesday during the Packs conference game against the Damien Spartans in La Verne.
2-0, to St. Lucys on Wednesday, giving the Pack consecutive losses for the first time since December 7. Claremont fell to 1-2 in the Sierra League and is now 11-6-2 overall. The story of the season thus far has been the play of the Wolfpack defense, having only surrendered 18 goals in 19
games this season. Claremont has scored 34 goals. The Pack will continue Sierra League play Friday at 5:30 p.m., as they will travel to Chino Hills to face the Huskies.
Bryan Stauffer sports@claremont-courier.com
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 9462-0424 TSG Order No.: 120234408-CA-LMI A.P.N.: 8306003-031 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(c)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(c)(2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 07/13/2007. 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. NBS Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded 07/23/2007 as Document No.: 20071734304, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by: MARK FRANCIS BARTULIS, AND JERILYN BARTULIS, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier's check drawn by 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 Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and state, and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Sale Date and Time: 02/03/2014 at 11:00 AM Sale Location: By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1964 JUDSON COURT, CLAREMONT, CA 91711-2829 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 in an "AS IS" condition, 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 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, to-wit: $412,710.84 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. 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, (714)730-2727 for information regarding the trustee`s sale or visit this Internet Web site, https://www.lpsasap.com/, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 9462-0424. 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. 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. NBS Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd. Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 800-766-7751 For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: https://www.lpsasap.com/ or Call: (714)7302727. NBS Default Services, LLC, Suzanne Castle "We are attempting to collect a debt, and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose." A-4436860 01/10/2014, 01/17/2014, 01/24/2014 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 2013 265502 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as NURTURED SPROUTS, 1038 Moab Drive, Claremont, CA 91711. Registrant(s): Candace Uvon Garcia, 1038 Moab Drive, Claremont, CA 91711. 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/ Candace Uvon Garcia Title: Owner This statement was filed with the RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 12/30/13. 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. 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 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2014
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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF VERA M. SCHROEDER, aka MARGARETTE VERA SCHROEDER, aka V. M. SCHROEDER, aka VERA SCHROEDER CASE NO. BP148304 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of VERA M. SCHROEDER, aka MARGARETTE VERA SCHROEDER, aka V.M. SCHROEDER, aka VERA SCHROEDER, DECEASED A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by STANLEY R. SCHROEDER in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that STANLEY R. SCHROEDER be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedents will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. 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 10, 2014 Time: 8:30 A.M. in Dept. 11 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. Petitioner: Stanley R. Schroeder, In Pro Per 855 Bergschrund Drive, Box 4051 Crestline, CA 92325-4051 909-553-6500 Publish: January 17, 24 and 31, 2014 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 2014000479 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as R.A.W. SMOG, 2580 North Garey Ave, Suite B, Pomona, CA 91767. Registrant(s): Randy A Welsch, Jr., 2034 Ninth St., 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 01/02/2014. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Randy A Welsch, Jr. Title: Owner This statement was filed with the RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 01/02/14. 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. 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 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2014 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 2013254475 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as DIGITECH SOLUTIONS, 711 West 10th St., Pomona, CA 91766. Registrant(s): Yeimy Adiel Flores Rivera, 711 West 10th St., Pomona, CA 91766. This business is conducted by an Individual. 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/ Yeimy Adiel Flores Rivera Title: Owner This statement was filed with the RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 12/12/13. 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. 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 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2014 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 2013264267 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as HAPPY SOUL, 11 Ranch Creek Ct., Pomona, CA 91766. Registrant(s): Ann Marie Genato, 11 Ranch Creek Ct., Pomona, CA 91766. This business is conducted by an Individual. 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/ Ann Marie Genato Title: Owner This statement was filed with the RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 12/27/13. 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. 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 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2014 T.S. No.: 12-49583 TSG Order No.: 1130235 A.P.N.: 8706-010-034 ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY IS APPLICABLE TO THE NOTICE PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR ONLY PURSUANT TO CA CIVIL CODE 2923.3 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED : NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LU : KM THEO Y L BN TRNH BY TM LC V THNG TIN TRONG TI LIU NY NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/19/2005. 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. On 2/11/2014 at 9:00 AM, Old Republic Default Management Services, a Division of Old Republic National Title Insurance Company as duly appointed Trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust, Recorded 12/30/2005 as Instrument No. 05 3226883 in book --, page -- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by: KENNETH OLIVER AND ELAINE CHUNG OLIVER, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Trustor, DOWNEY SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, F.A. as Beneficiary. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier's check drawn by 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 Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza Pomona, CA all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and state, and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1133 NORTH DEL SOL LANE, 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 in an AS IS condition, 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 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, to-wit: $502,423.76 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. 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 (714) 573-1965 or visit this Internet Web site www.priorityposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 12-49583. Information about postponements that are very short
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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 Declaration pursuant to California Civil Code, Section 2923.5(a) was fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded on 3/9/2012 Date: 1/14/2014 Old Republic Default Management Services, A Division of Old Republic National Title Insurance Company, as Trustee 500 City Parkway West, Suite 200, Orange, CA 92868-2913 (866) 263-5802 For Sale Information Contact: Priority Posting & Publishing (714) 573-1965 Heather Marsh, Assistant Secretary "We are attempting to collect a debt, and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose."P1078611 1/17, 1/24, 01/31/2014 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 2013 258373 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as GROOVETONICS, HOT SAUCE RECORDS LLC, ELLEE VEN, ELLEE VEN MUSIC GROUP, GIVE INTO THE GROOVE, GROOVALUTIONARY, GROOVETONICS MUSICE GROUP, 10550 Dolcedo Way, Los Angeles, CA 90077. Registrant(s): Hot Sauce Records LLC, 10550 Dolcedo Way, Los Angeles, CA 90077. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name or names listed above on 6/20/2008. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Jessica Kunin Title: President This statement was filed with the RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 12/18/13. 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. 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 17, 24, 31 and February 7, 2014 Trustee Sale No. 448335CA Loan No. 0024813552 Title Order No. 750035 NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11-20-2007. 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 0214-2014 at 9:00 AM, ALAW as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 11-28-2007, Book N/A, Page N/A, Instrument 20072614315, of official records in the Office of Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, executed by: CASSANDRA CASTELLO-CHASE, A SINGLE WOMAN AND MARION P CASTELLO, A MARRIED WOMAN, AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, as Trustor, CHASE BANK USA, N.A., as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashiers check drawn by 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 Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. 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, interest thereon, estimated 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. Place of Sale: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA Legal Description: PARCEL 1: AN UNDIVIDED 1/10TH FEE SIMPLE INTEREST AS A TENANT IN COMMON IN AND TO THE ''COMMON AREA'' AS SHOWN ON THE CONDOMINIUM PLAN FOR PHASE 12 OF VANTAGE (''PHASE 12'') CONSISTING OF A PORTION OF LOT 1 OF TRACT NO. 62482, IN THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS SHOWN ON A MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 1317, PAGES 32 TO 37 INCLUSIVE, OF MAPS, RECORDS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, WHICH CONDOMINIUM PLAN WAS RECORDED JUNE 7, 2007 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 20071381068 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS OF SAID LOS ANGELES COUNTY (THE ''CONDOMINIUM PLAN''). PARCEL 2: UNIT NO. 142 OF PHASE 12, CONSISTING OF CERTAIN AIRSPACE ELEMENTS, AS SHOWN AND DESCRIBED IN THE CONDOMINIUM PLAN. PARCEL 3: EXCLUSIVE EASEMENTS, APPURTENANT TO PARCELS 1 AND 2 DESCRIBED ABOVE, FOR PATIO AND BALCONY PURPOSES (AS APPLICABLE), OVER A PORTION OF PHASE 7 AS DESCRIBED IN AND SHOWN ON THE CONDOMINIUM PLAN AND AS DESCRIBED IN THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, RESTRICTIONS AND RESERVATION OF EASEMENTS FOR VANTAGE TOWNHOMES RECORDED NOVEMBER 13, 2006 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 20062500472 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA (THE ''DECLARATION'') AND THE SUPPLEMENTAL DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, RESTRICTIONS, RESERVATION OF EASEMENTS AND NOTICE OF ADDITION (VAN-
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TAGE TOWNHOMES - PHASE 12) RECORDED JUNE 7, 2007 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 20071381070 OF SAID OFFICIAL RECORDS (''SUPPLEMENTAL TOWNHOMES DECLARATION''). PARCEL 4: NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENTS FOR ACCESS, INGRESS, EGRESS, ENCROACHMENT, SUPPORT, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS, AS DESCRIBED IN THE DECLARATION. Amount of unpaid of balance and other charges: $803,710.58 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 893 TERRACE LN W UNIT 9 DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765-0000 APN 8293-045-188 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. DATE: 01-15-2014 ALAW, as Trustee REGINA CANTRELL, ASSISTANT SECRETARY ALAW 9200 OAKDALE AVE. 3RD FLOOR CHATSWORTH, CA 91311 (818)435-3661 For Sales Information: www.lpsasap.com or 1-714-7302727 www.priorityposting.com or 1-714-573-1965 www.auction.com or 1-800-280-2832 ALAW IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 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 applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, this information can be obtained from one of the following three companies: LPS Agency Sales & Posting at (714) 730-2727, or visit the Internet Web site www.lpsasap.com (Registration required to search for sale information) or Priority Posting & Publishing at (714) 573-1965 or visit the Internet Web site www.priorityposting.com (Click on the link for Advanced Search to search for sale information), or auction.com at 1-800-280-2832 or visit the Internet Web site www.auction.com, using the Trustee Sale No. shown above. 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. P1078848 1/24, 1/31, 02/07/2014 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (Division 6 of the Commercial Code) Escrow No. 34753-LS (1) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to creditors of the within named Seller(s) that a bulk sale is about to be made. On the personal property hereinafter described (2) The name and business addresses of the seller are: SUBCAL INC, 1182 VIA VERDE AVE, SAN DIMAS, CA 91773 (3) The location in California of the Chief Executive Office of the seller is: 713 W. DURATE RD #G-197, ARCADIA, CA 91007 (4) The names and business address of the Buyer(s) are: MANI CHOPRA, 7616 FULTON AVE #5, NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA 91605 (5) The location and general description of the assets to be sold are: FURNITURE, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT of that certain business located at: 1182 VIA VERDE AVE, SAN DIMAS, CA 91773 (6) The business name used by the seller(s) at said location is: SUBWAY #44173 (7) The anticipated date of the bulk sale is FEBRUARY 12, 2014 at the office of: ADVANTAGE ONE ESCROW, 7777 CENTER AVE #350 HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92647, Escrow No. 34753-LS, Escrow Officer: LAURIE J. SHORB (8) Claims may be filed with: ADVANTAGE ONE ESCROW, 7777 CENTER AVE #350 HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92647, Escrow No. 34753-LS, Escrow Officer: LAURIE J. SHORB (9) The last day for filing claims is: FEBRUARY 11, 2014. (10) The bulk sale is subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2. (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 17, 2014 SUBCAL INC, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, Seller MANI CHOPRA, Buyer LA1376719 CLAREMONT COURIER 1/24/14
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ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2013036554 Current file no.: 2013 263405 The following person has/have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name HK INVESTMENTS, HK FINANCIAL SERVICES, located at 420 Heidelburg Lane, Claremont, CA 91711. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed on 02/22/2013 in the County of Los Angeles. Registrant(s): Heran Kim, 420 Heidelburg Lane, Claremont, CA 91711. The business is conducted by an Individual. This statement was filed with the RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 12/26/13. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Heran Kim Title: Owner Publish: January 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2014 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 2013 263472 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Crane House, 944 W. Foothill Blvd., Claremont, CA 91711. Mailing address: 396 Cardinal Lane, Upland, CA 91786. Registrant(s): Xuan Cui, 396 Cardinal Lane, Upland, CA 91786. This business is conducted by an Individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name or names listed above on 11/28/2013. /s/ Xuan Cui Title: Owner This statement was filed with the RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 12/26/13. 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. 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 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2014 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 2013264907 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as DJ LU EVENTS, LASBROC PRODUCTIONS, 1793 Claremont Pl, Pomona, CA 91767. Registrant(s): Luis Jose Sumaran, 1793 Claremont Pl, Pomona, CA 91767. This business is conducted by an Individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name or names listed above on 02/17/2012. /s/ Luis Jose Sumaran Title: Owner This statement was filed with the RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 12/30/13. 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. 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 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2014 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 2013 259762 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as THE SPEECH PRO, 315 S. Mills Ave., Claremont, CA 91711. Registrant(s): Jeffrey Klein, 315 S. Mills Ave., Claremont, CA 91711. This business is conducted by an Individual. 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/ Jeffrey Klein Title: Owner This statement was filed with the RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 12/20/13. 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. 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 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2014
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T.S. No.: 2013-28198 Loan No.: 707161204 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED : NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LU : KM THEO Y L BN TRNH BY TM LC V THNG TIN TRONG TI LIU NY YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/25/2003. 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 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 a 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 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. 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. Trustor: TRACY L. PHILLIPS, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Recorded 10/14/2003 as Instrument No. 03 3053088 in book ---, page --- and rerecorded on --- as --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale: 2/19/2014 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $429,389.29 Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 2142 WILKES CT, CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA 91711 A.P.N.: 8670-013-010 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. 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. 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 my hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this 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 (866)960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://altisource.com/resware/TrusteeServicesSearch.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2013-28198. 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. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale Date: 1/6/2014 Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 Irvine, CA 92606 Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 http://altisource.com/resware/TrusteeServicesSearch.aspx For Non-Automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530 __________________________________ Trustee Sale Assistant THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Publish: 1/24/14, 1/31/14, 2/07/14 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. 100116083 Doc ID #0001705563392005N Title Order No. 10-8-428135 Investor/Insurer No. 1704094444 APN No. 8313-010-060 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/20/2007. 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. Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by SHEILA P WALKER, A SINGLE WOMAN, dated 06/20/2007 and recorded 6/27/2007, as Instrument No. 20071538843, in Book N/A, Page N/A, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 02/18/2014 at 11:00AM, By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 602 ASBURY DRIVE, CLAREMONT, CA, 91711. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $540,529.74. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier's checks 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 Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ''AS IS'' condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. 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 a 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 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 1800-281-8219 or visit this Internet Web site www.recontrustco.com, using the file number assigned to this case TS No. 10-0116083. 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. DATED: 12/14/2010 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: Trustee's Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. AFN4438944 01/24/2014, 01/31/2014, 02/07/2014 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 2014010819 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as PIXIES AND POSIES, 628 Blanchard Place, Claremont, CA 91711. Registrant(s): Amy Braden, 628 Blanchard Place, Claremont, CA 91711. This business is conducted by an Individual. 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/ Amy Braden Title: Owner This statement was filed with the RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 01/14/14. 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. 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 17, 24, 31 and February 7, 2014

NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE File No. 7777.16496 Title Order No. 110297625 MIN No. APN 8671-028-001 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 09/16/04. 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, cashiers 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 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 satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. Trustor(s): MICHAEL J. CHAKERIAN AND TOMIE CHAKERIAN, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 09/24/04, as Instrument No. 04 2457724 and modified by agreement recorded on 4/30/09 as Instrument No 20090637691, of Official Records of Los Angeles County, California. Date of Sale: 02/13/14 at 1:00 PM Place of Sale: In the main dining room of the Pomona Masonic Temple, located at 395 South Thomas Street, Pomona, CA The purported property address is: 518 CHARLESTON DRIVE, CLAREMONT, CA 91711 Assessors Parcel No. 8671-028001 The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $667,713.36. 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, plus interest. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the beneficiary, the Trustor or the trustee. 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 applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 877-484-9942 or 800-280-2832 or visit this Internet Web site www.USA-Foreclosure.com or www.Auction.com using the file number assigned to this case 7777.16496. 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: January 15, 2014 NORTHWEST TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC., as Trustee Melissa Myers, Authorized Signatory 1241 E. Dyer Road, Suite 250, Santa Ana, CA 92705 866-387-6987 Sale Info website: www.USA-Foreclosure.com or www.Auction.com Automated Sales Line: 877-484-9942 or 800-280-2832 Reinstatement and Pay-Off Requests: 866-387-NWTS THIS OFFICE IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ORDER # 7777.16496: 01/24/2014,01/31/2014,02/07/2014 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 2014014318 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as SIGNATURE CABINETS & ARCHITECTURAL WOOD WORKS, 4601-5 Brooks St., Montclair, CA 91763. Registrants: Soir Rabadi, 6687 North Ofelia Drive, San Bernardino, CA 92407. Francisco Cordova III, 2406 Lake Ave., Ontario, CA 91761. This business is conducted by a Joint Venture. 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/ Soir Rabadi Title: Owner This statement was filed with the RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 01/17/14. 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. 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 24, 31, February 7 and 14, 2014
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 2014 013793 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as PACIFIC COLLISION CENTERS, 131 W. Dexter Street, Covina, CA 91723. Mailing address: P.O. Box 829, Fullerton, CA 92836. Registrant(s): Pacific Elite, Inc., 600 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton, CA 92832. This business is conducted by a Corporation. 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/ Michael Salvanos Title: President This statement was filed with the RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 01/16/14 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. 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 24, 31, February 7 and 14, 2014
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Since 1978 Bonded * Insured No job too big or small! Old home rewiring specialist. 24-hour emergency service.
SERVICE * REPAIR * INSTALL Doors, Openers, Gates Same Day 24/7 Emergency Service 909-596-3300 accessdoorsco.com
DOT Will Do It! A full-service errand business. Dorothy "Dot" Sheehy. www.dotwill doit.com. 909-621-9115 or 909-782-2885.
Carpentry
SEMI-RETIRED rough to finish remodeler. Kitchens, porches, doors, decks, fences, painting. Lots more! Paul, 909-919-3315.
ADVANCED DON DAVIES

Veteran New and repairs.
Haydens Services Inc.
Gardening
JIM Hunt's Gardening Service. Free estimates. Senior/Veterans discount. One time clean-ups and hauling. www.creeksidelandscape.org. 909-489-3758.
Handyman
SMALL repair jobs, fencing, gates, brick block, concrete cutting, breaking and repair. 25 years in Claremont. Paul, 909-753-5360.
909-599-9530
Serving Claremont for 30 years! Lic.323243
909-982-8910
* Senior Discount * Lic.359145
SERVICES
Irrigation
SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
INSTALLATIONS EXPERT REPAIRS DRIP SYSTEM SPECIALISTS C.F.PRIVETT, LIC.557151
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Landscaping
Dale's Tree & Landscape Services
Pruning, removal, planting, irrigation and yard cleanup. 909-982-5794 Lic#753381
Painting
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 COLLINS Painting & Construction Company, LLC. Interior, exterior. Residential and commercial. Contractors Lic.384597. 985-8484.
Plumbing
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 *
Sprinklers & Repair

WASTING WATER? Poor Coverage? Sprinkler repair. Installations and modifications. C.F. Privett 621-5388 Lic.557151 DURUSSEL Sprinklers. Install, repair, automate. Since 1982. Free estimates. Lic.540042. Call 909-982-1604.
Tutoring
CLASSROOM teacher, formerly of Lindamood-Bell, available to tutor all subjects, K-8. Specializing in literacy for those with learning issues. Upland, Claremont, surrounding areas. Gina 510-301-6004.
909-621-5388 Haydens Services Inc.

Since 1978 Bonded * Insured No job too big or small!
Upholstery
24-hour emergency service. 909-982-8910

* Senior discount * Lic.359145
ADVANCED DON DAVIES

Veteran, Mt. Sac, Cal Poly New, repairs. Professional. All sprinkler repairs.
Call 909-599-9530 Now Cell: 626-428-1691
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 *$1.50 sq. ft. rebate*
Haydens Services Inc.

Since 1978 Bonded * Insured NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL! 24-hour emergency service.
Tile
STEVE LOPEZ PAINTING

Extensive preparation. Indoor, outdoor, cabinets. Offering odorless green solution. 33-year master. Lic.542552
909-982-8910
* Senior discount * Lic.359145 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. Regrout, clean, seal, color grout. 909-880-9719, 1-888-764-7688. MASTER tile layer. Quick and clean. Stone and granite work. Residential, commercial. Lic.830249. Ray, 731-3511.
PINK UPHOLSTERY 48 years of experience. Up to 30 percent discount on fabric. Free pickup and delivery. Please call 909-597-6613.
Landscape Lighting
ENJOY your yard after dark! We offer expert design installation and repair of low voltage lighting. Alan Cantrall Landscaping. 909-224-3327. Contractor Lic.861685.
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.
Please call 909-989-9786.
Weed Abatement
ADVANCED DON DAVIES
Veteran Weed eating, mowing, tractor fields, manual slopes, hauling.
Tree Care
Dale's Tree Service
Certified arborist. Pruning and removals. Landscaping, corrective and restoration trimming and yard clean up. 909-982-5794 Lic#753381 MGT Professional Tree Care. Providing prompt, dependable service for all your tree care needs. Certified arborist. Matt Gray-Trask. Call 946-7444. TOM Day Tree Service. Fine pruning of all trees since 1974. Free estimate. 909-629-6960. Johnny's Tree Service Tree trimming and demolition. Certified arborist. Lic.270275, insured. Please call: 909-946-1123 951-522-0992
EXCEL PLUMBING
AFFORDABLE. Traditional or green options. Custom work. No job too big or too small. 20 years of Claremont resident referrals. Free estimates. Lic.721041. 909-922-8042. www.vjpaint.com.
Landscaping
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.
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Party Staffing
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.673558. 909-945-1995
909-599-9530 Cell: 626-428-1691

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 909-2146773. Tom Day Tree Service.
Rain Gutters
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.
GREEN SIDE UP LANDSCAPING

Landscape design and construction. New, re-landscaping and repairs. Concrete, block walls, masonry, BBQ, patio covers and fountains. Planting, irrigation, drainage, lighting and ponds.
Professional Servers and Bartenders Set-up, serve, clean-up 25 years experience 909-628-2866
INLAND Empire Sheet Metal, Rain Gutters, Down Spouts. Clean, repair, installation. Senior discount. 909-600-4874. 760-902-2556.
Window Washing
Always Cleaning Windows Residential-Screen & Tracks Commercial Buildings Free Estimates Licensed & Insured Lic. BL00080998 909-287-6693 NACHOS Window Cleaning. For window washing, call Nacho, 909-816-2435. Free estimates, satisfaction guaranteed. Resident of Claremont.
Roofing
GORDON Perry Roofing. Reroofing, repairs of all types. Free estimates. Quality work. Lic.C39588976. 909-944-3884. DOMINICS Roofing. Residential roofing and repairs. Free estimates. Lic.732789. Call Dominic, 951-212-9384.
Painting
ACE SEVIER PAINTING Interior/Exterior BONDED and INSURED Many references. Claremont resident. 35 years experience. Lic.315050 Please call: 624-5080, 596-4095. D&D Custom Painting. Bonded. Lic.423346. Residential, commercial. Interior or exterior. Free estimates. 909-982-8024.
Patio & Decks

ADVANCED DON DAVIES
New, refurbish and repair. Concrete, masonry, lighting, planters and retaining walls.
Call 909-992-9087 Lic.941734 GREENWOOD LANDSCAPING CO.

Landscaping contractor for complete landscaping, irrigation, drainage, designing and gardening. Lic.520496 909-621-7770 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
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Claremont area 30 years! Lic.323243
BAUER TREE CARE 40 plus years in Claremont. Pruning of your small and medium perennials. 909-624-8238 www.bauertreecare.com
Sprinklers & Repair

JIM Hunt's Sprinkler Service. Installation and repairs. Save money on your water bill, convert to drought tolerant landscaping and irrigation. www.creaksidelandscape.org. 909-489-3785.
Personal Driver
PERSONAL driver. I can drive you to the airport, a doctors appointment, or to visit family anywhere within California. 909-205-3247.
Plastering & Stucco

PLASTERING by Thomas. Stucco and drywall repair specialist. Licensed home improvement. Contractor Lic.614648. 984-6161. www.wall-doctor.com.
ADVANCED DON DAVIES Veteran Mt. Sac, Cal Poly

New, repairs. Professional. All sprinkler repairs.
RESIDENTIAL/Commercial. Quality work at reasonable prices. Free estimates. Lic.541469. 909-622-7994.
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REAL ESTATE
OPEN HOUSE DIRECTORY: JANUARY 26, 2014

1-4 p.m. 551 E Columbia, Pomona. Samuelson & Associates, Century 21 Prestige Properties. 1-4 p.m. 4736 Williams Ave., La Verne. Wheeler Steffen Sothebys International Realty. 2-4 p.m. 844 Yuba Ln., Claremont. Wheeler Steffen Sothebys International Realty.
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DRE#00979814 Now representing... Call me for a FREE Market Analysis of your home. I have many buyers looking for homes in Claremont.
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M ALKA RINDE REAL ESTATE

1876 Morgan Avenue, Claremont CA 91711
909.447.7708 Mason@MasonProphet.com
Broker Associate, CRS, GRI, ABR, e-PRO, SRES
Mason Prophet
www.MasonProphet.com DRE# 01714034

Read what my clients are saying. Visit www.MasonProphet.com and click on "Testimonials," or find me on www.Yelp.com.
EXPERIENCE MATTERS...
Celebrating Over 25 Years Selling Real Estate in the Area
MALKA RINDE Broker - Owner

BRE# 00545647
Bus: 909-625-2407 Fax: 909-621-2842 www.malkarinde.com
I can't say enough about Mason's easy-going professionalism. I have worked with many real estate agentsbuying and selling a homesome 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 personally when needed. There was never pressure, unnecessary stress or unanswered questions. I will recommend everyone I know to Mason! Rosie V.
OPEN HOUSE SUN. 1 4 P .M. LIVE OAK CANYON MID-CENTURY MODERN 4736 WILLIAMS AVE., LAVERNE
Contemporary design elements blend with old world charm. Offers resort-style living.Walls of glass, two fireplaces, quality upgrades. La Verne and Claremont schools. (W4736) Bernadette Kendall bernadette.kendall@sothebysrealty.com - 909.670.1717
OPEN HOUSE SUN. 2 4 P .M. 844YUBA LN., CLAREMONT

One-of-a-kind statement home. European-style with timeless finishes and materials.The open single-level floor plan has five bedrooms, four bathrooms, a great room with soaring 12-foot ceilings and spectacular windows offering views of San Antonio Peak. Clean lines and extensive use of stone and wood make this home a work of art. (Y844) Sally Tornero www.sallytornero.com - 909.447.7718
MAJESTIC GATED HILLSIDE ESTATE

Custom built for the true connoisseurs of life, this six bedroom and seven bathroom majestic home sits on two acres of manicured landscape with mature trees, multiple patio areas, a salt-water pool, spa and terraced backyard. (B25553) Geoff Hamill www.geoffhamill.com - 909.621.0500
WELL-MAINTAINED COMMERCIAL/PROFESSIONAL
Near the Claremont Village, Colleges and transportation, this beautiful home/professional office offers classic charm. Formal living room with fireplace and adjacent dining room.Two bedrooms plus tandem room off second bedroom. Kitchen with eating area. (A445) Geoff Hamill www.geoffhamill.com - 909.621.0500
MOUNTAINVIEW SUMNER CONDOMINIUM 3636 SUMNER AVE. #213, POMONA

Well maintained complex with secured building. Spacious one bedroom, one bathroom unit on second level with balcony. Community pool and spa. Conveniently located near shopping, dining and entertainment. Excellent Claremont schools. (S3636) Bernadette Kendall bernadette.kendall@sothebysrealty.com - 909.670.1717
FOR LEASE 731 W.TWELFTH ST., CLAREMONT

Village locale, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, living room with fireplace, hardwood floors, kitchen overlooks family room, inside laundry and office. Claremont schools. $2400 monthly. (T731) Bernadette Kendall bernadette.kendall@sothebysrealty.com - 909.670.1717
Gloria Alvarez 909.670.0322
Susan Emerson 909.447.7710
Jeannette Ewing 909.670.0322
Diane Fox 909.447.7709
Sue Gold 909.447.7714
Geoff Hamill 909.621.0500
Rose Ishman 909.624.1617
Bernadette Kendall 909.670.1717
Cheryl Knight 909.447.7715
Betty Leier 909.262.8630
Chris Macaulay 909.227.0162
B.J. Nichka 909.625.6754
Heather Petty 909.447.7716
Mason Prophet 909.447.7708
Madhu Sengupta 909.260.5560
Maria Silva 909.624.1617
Rob & Amy Titus 909.450.7415
Sally Tornero 909.447.7718
Eurydice Turk 909.447.8258
Ryan Zimmerman 909.447.7707
Paul Steffen Broker/Owner
909.624.1617
500 W. Foothill Blvd., Claremont
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City to send Housing Element Update back to commission

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Residents invited to take part in budget workshops

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Vista gives big sendoff to beloved school librarian

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