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The Luminasia exhibit at the LA County Fair includes an attraction called Wonders of the World, with glowing lantern de-
pictions of the Eiffel Tower, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Statue of Liberty and the Egyptian Sphinx. The exhibit contains nearly
300 pieces created by 49 Chinese artisans from Zigong in Sichuan Province.
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COURIER photos/Steven Felschundneff
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t was like I could hear the snickers in the
back of the classroom. Reading about how
print journalism was dead, and how every-
thing has changed because of social media. In
some respects, it has. But reaching out to the
Claremont community and COURIER reader-
ship are things we have been doing quite well for
over 100 years.
But now its time to give Facebook founder and CEO Mark
Zuckerberg feedback on how to make his product work better.
Why all this sarcasm? You see, the COURIER just had our
Facebook page destroyed because the company said we were a
business with a personal account. Thats not allowed, I guess.
We had a personal account because it enabled our followers
to not only comment on COURIER posts, but to post content
on our wall themselves. That meant our 3300 or so Facebook
friends could publish event information, cool photos or any-
thing related to Claremont on our page. Kind of like a commu-
nity bulletin board. It was simple to share information with
people. We liked the personal touch.
No, says Facebook! The COURIER is a business and
must have a business page! That means no friends are allowed;
only the owner of the page can post stuff. You want to do
more? That will be $32 to promote your page says Facebook.
They are a publicly-owned company now, time to bleed the
customers.
So out went every post from our friends over the past six
years. Literally thousands of photos, community updates and
comments from followers with varied opinions were deleted.
Some posts had over 200 Likes and 150 comments. What
stayed? Only the posts by COURIER staff. Even the reader
comments to these posts were erased.
The biggest drawback to being forced from a personal page
to the business model is that we lost our newsfeed. We can no
longer easily view our friends posts and photos, which
means were blocked from sharing events from community
groups or liking a photo posted by a local school. Theres no
more reaching out to the community for us. Basically, our
hands are tied.
You would think a smart company like Facebook would do
the right thing and inform us that this was going to happen or
try to explain their polices, whether we agreed or not. Uh...no.
We found out by logging in one day and seeing everything
changed. Emails to the companys help desk were never an-
swered. As editor Kathryn Dunn said when first realizing what
happened, Apparently, Facebook is the boss. That is so true.
What Facebook doesnt understand is some businesses actu-
ally want participation from their Facebook friends. That
means friends get to post stuff too. We share. Something more
than just a comment or Like. But they just dont get it. If you
are a business, you cant have friends, says Facebook.
Could they be afraid of change? Have they becomeshall I
say itold school?
I think Facebook leadership has been looking at their com-
puter screens so long, they have forgotten how their own prod-
uct works. They are stuck on the fact that interaction between
people must be confined to a Like.
Heres a $50 million idea. Start a new category for business
class. It could be called Facebook business/personal solu-
tions. Create a page that allows users greater flexibility in
how they interact with customers. This could apply to other
groups like Rotary, sports teams, nonprofits or other compa-
nies who want to build a community around their friends and
followers.
Charge $50 a year for this personal touch option and
watch everyone sign up.
Mr. Zuckerberg, if you Like this idea, I only ask for one
thing in return. Subscribe to the Claremont COURIER.
In the meantime, the COURIER staff will continue to post
news items and website links on our Facebook page. We en-
courage you to comment and Like us. And we will always be
your friend.
by Peter Weinberger
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Claremont and Golden State still miles apart on water issues
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CITY NEWS
Mystery meeting has Claremont residents doing double-take
T
here isnt a person in Claremont
who doesnt have an opinion about
the citys attempt to acquire the
water system from Golden State Water
Company. There are, however, only nine
who were paid for those opinions.
What remains unclear is, who was footing the bill?
Nichols Research, located in Sunnyvale, California,
specializes in data collection methodologies including
phone interviewing, in-person intercepts, qualitative re-
cruiting and focus groups. Last week, the research
company began recruiting Claremont residents by
phone to invite them to participate in a research study.
John Doe, who requested anonymity, was one such
resident.
They invited me to participate in a research study
about local and political issues and they were going to
pay me $200 do it, says Mr. Doe.
After a short conversation, Christopher agreed to
participate and received an email confirmation from
Nichols Research with details of time and place sur-
rounding the study. Also included was the promise of a
$200 honorarium as a thank you for his time and
opinions, a common practice.
As instructed, Mr. Doe arrived at the Sheraton in On-
tario shortly after 2 p.m. on August 21 and took his seat
in a conference room next to the other panelists. The
group got to talking and discovered that not only were
they all residents of Claremont, but that their friends
and family members had been contacted by the re-
search company to participate in the study as well. Mo-
ments later, a monitor with Nichols Research entered
the room , introduced himself and explained how the
study would unfold.
He told us wed be going into another room where
we would be recorded and to keep our nameplates in
place so they could be picked up by the camera. They
record these things to look at the context afterwards.
With that said, the group was escorted to a second
room where they each took their assigned seat. The
monitor shared with the panelists that they would be
discussing state and local issues that are very important
at the moment. Specifically, the conversation would ad-
dress initiatives on the state water issue, the Claremont
water bond measure and the repeal of a city tax on
water in Claremont.
The monitor then went around the table and asked a
series of questions.
Do you think three to four years is reasonable for
Claremont to take over the water system?
Do you think paying $135 million for the water
system is reasonable?
Dont you think this is a bad idea?
Do you have any problems with your water or the
service or the taste, or is it just about cost?
The skewed questions raised a red flag for Mr. Doe.
The way the monitor phrased the questions was
very telling, he says. He asked, Do people under-
stand this is a long process and its not going to happen
overnight? And Im thinking, this is Claremont, where
everyone is highly educated and knowledgeable about
whats going on in town. We know exactly what were
getting into.
The discussion progressed, with the monitor asking
the panelists why they wanted the purchase of the
water company from Golden State to happen. For Mr.
Doe, the answer was an easy one.
Because were being screwed, he said. Surround-
ing cities are half the price. If you reduce your water
consumption, you get a surcharge for conserving.
There are many reasons why, because Golden State
hasnt upheld their part of the deal.
According to Mr. Doe, seven of the nine panelists
were in favor of the citys efforts to take over the water
system from Golden State. The two remaining panelists
were undecided, piquing the interest of the monitor,
and were asked to stay to continue the study.
The seven in favor were paid $200 in cash and dis-
missed just 40 minutes into what was to be a two-hour
study.
We all met up outside and said, Wait a minute,
weve been had! Mr. Doe says, This is vote-buying.
This is getting people in a room to persuade them to
vote No!
While its not unusual to conduct focus groups on is-
sues that are slated for a vote in an upcoming election,
the fact that its such a mystery as to who organized the
study and paid the residents is.
The city of Claremont and grassroots organization
Claremont FLOW have both confirmed to the
COURIER that they did not coordinate anything in-
cluding this studywith Nichols Research.
Calls placed to Claremont Affordable Water Advo-
cates (CAWA) and Golden State Water have not been
returned as of press time.
A Nichols Research representative confirmed the
company was hired by another research firm to recruit
participants but would not comment any further, citing
client confidentiality. Further, the recruiting company
rep stated they have no knowledge of who will be re-
ceiving the results of the study.
Angela Bailey
City seeks to stabilize
departments with
new management
T
he recent history Claremonts
Human and Community Serv-
ices Department has been one of
stops, starts and restructuringa history
made even more complex by financial
strains and revolving management.
As 2010 kicked off, Claremonts community serv-
ices department, after serious financial difficulty,
went through a restructuring that included laying off
employees and trimming its budget by about
$500,000 in a two-year period.
By July of 2010, Pat Malloy, the interim director
for the department, announced he would leave his
position by the end of the year. With Mr. Malloys
announcement came the departure of two additional
community services superintendents, who left
through early retirement.
Human Services Director Jeff Porter, who came
on board in 2006 after Dick Guthrie retired, stayed
only two years. In 2008, Mercy Santoro, who had
worked for the city in mid-level management for
nearly eight years, was named the citys interim
human services director.
At that time, many of the community services de-
partments key responsibilities were shifted over to
other city departments, including oversight of Oak
Park Cemetery, the Park Ranger Program, all city
parks, building and facility maintenance and trans-
portation to the human services department under
Ms. Santoro. After 10 years with the city, she an-
nounced she would be leaving for a position with the
city of Pasadena in July 2011.
With Ms. Santoros departure and an already
struggling community services department, Clare-
monts city manager at the time, Jeff Parker, pro-
posed that the departments be combined with just
one director and five managers. The estimated cost
savings to the citys general fund would be about
$140,000 a year, Mr. Parker estimated.
By December 2011, council had approved the de-
partment merger, with Michele McNeill leading the
new Claremont Human and Community Services
Department at an annual salary of $142,711. At the
same time, Mr. Parker made his move to Tustin as its
new city manager, while then-assistant city manager
Tony Ramos took over in Claremont.
Ms. McNeills stay with the city didnt last long.
She entered her resignation in February 2012, less
than six months after Mr. Parker appointed her. So
Claremont started 2012 with a new city manager and
COMMUNITY SERVICES/continues on page 7
T
he battle over Claremonts water
and increasing rates is surfacing
once again.
The city of Claremont is seeking intervener party sta-
tus in Golden State Waters General Rate Case after the
water company filed an application requesting an in-
crease in revenue from rates of $18,968,600 or 5.83
percent over the three-year period of 2016-2018. As an
intervener, the city may participate in rate case pro-
ceedings and represent its constituents including resi-
dents, businesses and educational institutions, all of
which depend on Golden State Water for water service.
According to a press release, the city filed a notice of
protest with the California Public Utilities Commission
(CPUC) on August 15 that outlines its concerns, in-
cluding rate design concernsissues that relate to the
cross-subsidization of rates internal to Region 3, in-
cluding the impact to Golden States proposed second-
tier rate structure and user fee increases will have on
non-residential customers.
The city also objects to the numerous memorandum
accounts that make it virtually impossible for ratepay-
ers and commissioners to determine the real impact of
the rate application on ratepayers water bills. In addi-
tion, the city wishes to review Golden States proposal
for general office expenditures and capital projects and
assess their impact on current and future rates.
Noting the severe drought and conservation regula-
tions, the city also believes its imperative to assess and
re-evaluate the impacts of the WRAM/MCBA struc-
ture.
The Office of Ratepayers Advocates (ORA), a divi-
sion of the California Public Utilities Commission rep-
resenting the interests of the ratepayers, has also filed a
protest notice in the rate case.
If intervener status is granted by the CPUC, the city
and ORA will review the details of the rate case and
may provide testimony.
The city has also requested a Public Participation
Hearing in Claremont for the fall.
As previously reported in the COURIER, the city has
filed protests in the last five rate cases filed by Golden
State Water. In December of 2011, the city hosted two
public participation hearings attended by over 500 peo-
ple. Ratepayers may submit comments during public
hearings and written comments to the Public Advisors
Office.
For more information on the CPUC process, please
visit www.cpuc.ca.gov.
Angela Bailey
Claremont to challenge Golden State
proposed rate increase request
Wednesday, August 20
Bronze bandits strike again after
making off with a plaque owned by the
city of Claremont. According to Lieu-
tenant Mike Ciszek, the unknown sus-
pects removed a 10-by-10-inch bronze
dedication plaque from its stone and
concrete base located at Chaparral Park
and fled undetected. The plaque is val-
ued between $500-$600.
Thursday, August 21
Claremont police arrested a burglar
with an honest friend after his plunder
was returned to the victim. The suspect,
Erich Soiles, entered a home on the 500
block of Wayland Court, possibly
through an unlocked sliding door, and
ransacked the residence, taking a laptop
and a large amount of jewelry with
him. Two days later, a friend of Mr.
Soiles returned a backpack containing
some of the stolen items and a couple
extra surprises, one of which was the
suspects probation report. Police lo-
cated the 22-year-old Claremont resi-
dent in his car and arrested him for
burglary, possession of stolen property
and hash oil. He remains in custody at
Twin Towers Correctional Facility in
Los Angeles.
Friday, August 22
A vehicle was stolen from the drive-
way of a residence on the 600 block of
Black Hills Drive. According to Lt.
Ciszek, officers believe the unknown
suspects obtained the key to the miss-
ing blue 2010 Nissan Sentra from an-
other vehicle parked in the driveway.
The thieves left no evidence at the
scene and fled undetected.
Saturday, August 23
Its another case of the copper capers
as thieves make their way through
Claremont, removing copper wiring
from various fixtures around the city.
The unknown suspects hit the 1400
block of Andrew Drive around 9 p.m.,
taking with them copper wiring from
12 city-owned light poles located along
the east and west sides of the street. The
suspects fled the scene undetected,
leaving behind an estimated $1500 in
damage.
Sunday, August 24
Two middle-aged ladies started their
Girls Night Out a bit early when
they were arrested in the afternoon for
being drunk in public. Officers re-
sponded to the 1300 block of North
Towne Avenue after receiving a call
around 12:30 p.m. regarding two
women who were asking patrons for
money and appeared impaired after a
witness observed the pair stumbling
into a glass store-front window. Offi-
cers made contact with San Dimas resi-
dents Jennifer Williams, 41, and Lisa
McIntyre, 45, and determined the
women were indeed intoxicated. Ms.
Williams tried to baby-talk her way out
of trouble by repeatedly changing the
tone of her voice to that of a small child
and then admitted to having a little
vodka earlier, police reported. In a pre-
liminary alcohol-screening test, Ms.
Williams blew a 3.1, nearly four times
the legal limit. In addition, police dis-
covered Ms. McIntyre had an outstand-
ing warrant for her arrest. The gals
were booked and released on bail with
a citation.
Monday, August 25
Police hope to catch the catcher
thief who broke into Claremont High
School and made off with $300 worth
of baseball gear. The unknown suspects
entered the campus over the weekend
and threw a rock through the window
of the baseball clubhouse and staff of-
fice adjacent to the baseball field. The
thieves entered the building through the
window, stole a set of baseball catchers
protective equipment and fled the loca-
tion undetected.
Angela Bailey
CITY NEWS
POLICE BLOTTER
T
he ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has
taken the Internet by storm. The
challenge went viral throughout so-
cial media this summer, with nominated
participants being videoed having a bucket
of ice water poured on their heads to pro-
mote awareness of the disease amyotrophic
lateral sclerosis (ALS) and daring others to
do the same.
Longtime Claremont resident Diane Doran lost her
husband Steven Pat Doran to ALS several years ago,
so when she was recently nominated for the Ice Bucket
Challenge, she and her children happily participated in
honor of her late husband. The family completed the
challenge and Mrs. Doran nominated her neighbor, Betty
Crocker and her Keepingthe Good in Our Neighborhood
(KGNH) organization, to take on the challenge next.
Ms. Crocker had 24 hours to comply and she didin
a really big way.
Claremont Police Chief Paul Cooperalong with
Captain JonTraber, Los Angeles County Sheriffs Cap-
tain DonSlawson, California Highway Patrol Captain
SteveUrreaand Ms. Crockergathered at the Clare-
mont police station on Monday afternoon, taking their
seats in front of a pretty good size audience, including
City Manager Tony Ramos and Mayor Joe Lyons.
KGNH is a community built on neighborly connec-
tions with our law enforcement, and all three agencies
enthusiastically said yes, Ms. Crocker said amid laugh-
ter from the participants. The Doran family called out
the KGNH family last night and we had 24 hours, and
here we are, Diane.
The splash began with both Chief Cooper and Ms.
Crocker nominating Long Beach Police Chief Jim Mc-
Donnell. LACS CaptainUrreacalled out Inland Division
CHP Assistant Chief ToddSturges, while CPD Captain
Trabercalled out La Verne Police Captain Nick Paz.
Within moments of completing the nominations, all
five of the KGNH partners were soaking wet.
Pat would have just loved this, said Mrs. Doran after
the challenge. He would have done this himself, even if
he was in a wheelchair.
According to the ALS Association,every 90 minutes
a person in this country is diagnosed with ALS and every
90 minutes another person will lose their battle against
this disease.
Often referred to as Lou Gehrigs disease, ALS is a
fatal neuromuscular disease that slowly robs those af-
flicted with the ability to walk, speak, swallow and
breathe.Itsa progressive neurodegenerative disease that
affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. The
ongoing degeneration of motor neurons in ALS eventu-
ally leads to death. When the motor neurons die, the abil-
ity of the brain to initiate and control muscle movement
is lost. With voluntary muscle action impacted, patients
in the later stages of the disease may become totally par-
alyzed. Unfortunately,the life expectancy of an ALS pa-
tient averages two to five years from the time of
diagnosis.
ALS is real. Its not something you just read about in
the newspaper or online, says Ms. Crocker. Its in our
community, its affecting people we love. Its a big deal.
Steven Patrick Doran was diagnosed with ALS in Feb-
ruary 2008. His illness was painful and progressed
quickly.Mr. Doran lost his battle in December 2009,
leaving behind his wife Diane, son David and daughters,
Melanie and Kayla. He was a musician and music lover,
according to family, and had an amazing sense of humor
and loved his family and his Claremont community.
In his honor, the Doran family participates every year
with the Golden West Chapter of the ALS Associations
Walk to Defeat ALS and this year will be no different.
The walk will take place in La Verne on October 12 and
the Doran family welcomes everyone to join their team,
Fighting Irish-Team Doran, or to donate and raise funds.
As of Wednesday, August 27, the ALS Association
has received $94.3 million in Ice Bucket Challenge do-
nations compared to $2.7 million during the same one-
month period last year (July 29 to August 27). These
donations have come from existing donors and 2.1 mil-
lion new donors.
Angela Bailey
Local law enforcement takes a dip for ALS Challenge
COURIER photo/Steven Felschundneff
Claremont Police Chief Paul Cooper, left, California Highway Patrol Captain Steve Urrea, Betty Crocker, Los
Angeles Sheriff Captain Don Slawson along with Claremont Police Captain Jon Traber take the ALS Ice Bucket
Challenge on Monday in front of the Claremont police station.
EDUCATION
A
s the school year starts, Claremont
Unified School District Board of
Education President Steven Llanusa
took a moment to reflect on the boards most
pressing priorities.
In March, the board voted to approve six strategic goals
for 2014-2016. The first emphasizes success for every
Claremont student: Our students will
achieve their academic and creative po-
tential in challenging, relevant and en-
gaging learning environments that prepare them for
career, college and post-secondary opportunities.
The goal of fostering academic success holds true as
the district moves into full implementation of the Com-
mon Core, with a fresh math and language arts curriculum
and a new form of assessment reflecting the state stan-
dards.
In the face of those changes, the district must figure out
how well it is meeting its primary aim. STAR assessment
scores from previous years, intended to reveal how well
students were learning, are no longer relevant.
Weve recently reconfirmed our districts six goals,
and have reworked the first goal to reflect the fact that
there wont be CST scores, Mr. Llanusa said.
Another way academic mastery has been gauged is
benchmark testing, administered early on in the school
year to find out whether students are on track to demon-
strate proficiency during annual assessments. If a student
or population of students does poorly, teachers have time
to engage in remediation. Unfortunately, the practice tests
associated with STAR testing are obsolete.
We have to develop our own benchmarks as a district
because the Common Core assessment is an evolving
thing, he went on to say. Its as exciting as it is fright-
ening because of the uncertaintynot knowing what the
final assessment looks like.
A small number of CUSD students took a pilot test last
year, and the Common Core website offers sample ques-
tions. Still, when it comes to predicting how students will
fare during testing, Claremont staffers must put the cart
before the horse.
The idea of what something will look like and what it
actually will look like are sometimes very different, Mr.
Llanusa said. Not knowing is a source of anxiety for
teachers who want to make sure their students are as pre-
pared as possible.
Along with serving on the Claremont school board
since 2005, Mr. Llanusa is an educator himself, having
taught for many years at a science magnet school in San
Bernardino County.
His main concern is not whether students will struggle
with test questions, but that kidswho will be tested on-
line on iPads, using an assessment developed by the
Smarter Balanced consortiumwill be flummoxed by
the technological logistics.
Its not so much that curriculum is changing, but the
way the content is tested is very different, Mr. Llanusa
explained. When an assessment is given online, the mon-
itor is often split into two windows or two panes. On the
left side will be questions and directions on how to an-
swer those questions, and the reading passage will be on
the right side.
Scrolling may be required on the reading portion but
not on the question screen, he said. Or perhaps kids, un-
able to see all of the possible answers while moving
through a reading passage, will have to scroll on the ques-
tion screen and then return to the spot where they were
reading.
The kids have been taught and have practiced scroll-
ing both the test sections and the question sections on the
iPad and have a familiarity with that, Mr. Llanusa said.
But that doesnt necessarily mean its an easy thing. It
doesnt make the test impossible. Its just maybe an aspect
that teachers need to be aware of.
He also discussed another component of the Common
Core assessment, called a performance task.
A performance task is a multi-step question in math
and language arts, where students have to scroll through
a long set of information, and at some grade levels the in-
formation is on two or three charts, which the student
cant see at the same time, Mr. Llanusa said. So the stu-
dents have to scroll through the charts looking for infor-
mation.
Its a new educational frontier. Nonetheless, Faculty
Union President David Chamberlain stepped forward at
the August 21 school board meeting to express Claremont
teachers determination to lend their full support to the
implementation of The Common Core.
In the fall of 2013, the executive board of the Clare-
mont Faculty Association (CFA) worked to develop a
guiding vision with regards to the Common Core. The
end result was a belief statement that emphasizes positive
aspects of the educational change-up as well as a reminder
that teacher input should be at the heart of the transition.
We believe that the Common Core State Standards
have the potential to build real-world relevancy and chal-
lenging critical thinking skills, the CFAs statement
reads. Further, we believe that CUSD teachers are the
most valuable resource for the successful implementation
of CCSS.
The CFAs Common Core Belief Statement also notes
that teachers will need help with the Common Core and
includes the following action statement: Prioritize re-
sources and professional support with the understanding
that teachers must have the time, materials, and training
they need to strengthen their instruction and better serve
their students.
The CFAs pronouncement of its commitment rang true
because teachers have already demonstrated their enthu-
siasm.
This summer, there was a lot of training. It was
amazing to see how many teachers gave up vacations
days to come to training about the Common Core, Mr.
Llanusa said.
The district has already planned more instruction and
research, including upcoming sessions on the Common
Core math curriculum, benchmark development and cur-
riculum design, as well as the cultivation of staff trainers
to serve as leaders in various aspects of Common Core
implementation.
CUSD families can also look forward to learning more
about the Common Core and their students classroom
experience at various parent nights.
Still, it all comes down to teacher involvement, Mr.
Llanusa said.
The adoption of these new standards by the staff,
teachers and administrators in Claremont has been so suc-
cessful because Common Core is being implemented
with uncommon care, he quipped.
Sarah Torribio
storribio@claremont-courier.com
Common Core implementation, benchmarks top boards priorities
New CUSD teachers serving in the secondary grades are, from left to right, front row: Kathy Woodbury, Crys-
tal Davila, Megan Ross, Sara Hills, Patricia Martin, Amy Ko and Allyson Roth. Back row, left to right: Anthony
DiGiulio, Ryan Eaton, Pamela Matea, Kleynin Catalano, Hortense Yomba, Adam Wong and Todd Barber.
New Claremont Unified School District teachers serving in the primary grades are, from left to right, front row:
Christin Frazier, Tania Morgan, Glenda Levesque, Dawn Derleth, David Pimentel, Marilene Garcia-Reyes,
Kathleen Zambon and Susan Holstrom. Back row, left to right: Kimberly Sink, Judy Kingsley, Jessica Marchant,
Chrystin Keller, Elizabeth Leslie, Nathan Crozier, Barbara Skeels, Sara Panza, Nga Pham and Maureen Free.
School district welcomes new faculty members
SCHOOL
BOARD
L
ast week, as I looked through pic-
tures of our summer vacation, I
discovered that our family had
been the victim of a bombing. It was not a
scary or destructive event. In fact, it was
rather funnywe had been photobombed.
We stood in front of a stunning Florentine
church, everyone smiling dutifully.
Wedged into a void between my cousin
and sister, however, were two strangers.
They dont appear in just one image, but four. The
young men stand arm in arm, smiling at the camera,
undeniably posing with us. Somehow, in the moment,
we were completely unaware of their presence.
The relatively new expression, photobomb de-
scribes the practice of dropping in unexpectedly to
someone elses picture. There are a couple of ways to
do this: either jump obnoxiously into the front of the
image at the last minute, surprising the taker and the
poser, or appear silently in the background only to be
discovered when the picture is later viewed.
This new expression is just one addition to the long
list of compounds associated with bomb. Most of
the time, these combos refer to unwanted or even de-
structive surprises. The term F-bomb, for example,
explains the abrupt insertion of our most infamous
four-letter word into a sentence. Also consider the
consequences when bomb is paired with atomic, car,
fire, H, pipe, smart and suicide.
In the 1500s, the word referred to the sound of
mortar shells, not the actual object causing the sound.
The modern meaning of explosive device came
about in the early 1900s after the first air-dropped
bombs were employed.
Bomb comes from the French bombe, Latin bom-
bus and earlier Greek bombos meaning booming
sound. Other words that derived from the same
source are bombard and boom. The first meaning
of boom was the eerie yet persistent humming sound
of bees and wasps. Later, in the 1400s, it referred to
any loud or humming noise and eventually in the late-
1800s, boom took on the additional meaning of
bursting prosperity. Bombshell, also took on the
positive meaning of an exceptionally pretty woman in
the 1940s, although the expression to drop a bomb-
shell has long described the delivery of unexpected,
shocking news.
Throughout time, versions of bomb have been
used to describe a number of unique objects and prac-
tices. It can mean a powerful sound, an explosive
weapon, something disastrous, a beat up car, some-
thing great, a large sum of money, a marijuana ciga-
rette, graffiti, passing a football, passing gas, failing
an exam or getting very, very drunk.
The differences between American English and
British English can be quite confusing. In British
English, a bomb is a wild success, while tradition-
ally in the US when we suggest that something
bombed, we mean it was a complete failure.
Bomb, however, has recently seen an upgrade in
standing. Urban Dictionary cites the year 1997 as the
time of change. Before 1997, bomb was defined as
something really bad and after that year, something
really good as in the bomb, or the best.
As for photobombing, I think its funny. I know
that not everyone likes having photos ambushed and,
in the past, when we were confined to 24 shots on an
expensive roll of film, it would have been rude to ruin
a unique snapshot. Nowadays, we have hundreds of
images to choose from and in my case, Im glad that
the happy couple snuck into my family picture. It
made me laugh and added surprising hilarity the
scene.
LEX
CITY
IN THE
Photobombs and other bombshells
by Mellissa Martinez
Hello? Can you send a savvy angel to the main office? The master is having some trouble with his laptop.
a freshly-createdand financially strug-
glingcommunity and human services
department with no manager. Then
Kathleen Trepa stepped in.
Ms. Trepa, who had worked for the
city of San Marcos for about 20 years,
was named Claremonts director of
community and human services in Sep-
tember 2012, a position she continues to
hold. But merging human and commu-
nity services proved too daunting a task.
Weve split the departments back up
again, the citys public information of-
ficer, Bevin Handel, said. It was a chal-
lenge having a director trying to go
between two departments. Plus, commu-
nity services is at the [city] yard and
human services is based out of the
Hughes Center.
Community services moved to the
city yard, located at 1616 Monte Vista
Ave., in early 2005, but has occupied
only the downstairs portion of the build-
ing.
The top story was never completely
built-out, Ms. Handel said. As it
stands, we dont need the office space.
We dont know for sure what well do
with that space.
Returning to separate human and
community services departments will
not generate any lower- or mid-level
management positions, according to
Ms. Handel, but the community serv-
ices department is continuing its search
for a secondary full-time arborist posi-
tion to work alongside city arborist
Paul Cranmer.
We got hit really hard financially,
Ms. Handel explained. Now were in a
better position, so were able to fill these
positions.
With some of the financial problems
resolved, longtime Claremont resident
Anne Turner was appointed the citys di-
rector of human services last week.
Earning an annual salary of $127,896,
Ms. Turner will oversee senior services
and community recreation, including ac-
tivities at the Hughes and Joslyn senior
centers, as well as citywide events like
the summer concert series and annual
spring celebration.
With the permanent hiring of Ms.
Turner, Ms. Trepas new title is director
of community services, with trees, sani-
tation, roads and Oak Park Cemetery
management all falling under her
purview.
Kathryn Dunn
editor@claremont-courier.com
A question of ethics
Dear Editor:
I heard someone speak at a Claremont
Sustainability event and it made me think
more about where we are ethically with
water in our town. These are the questions
and concerns I came away with:
How ethical is it to take something that
falls FREE from the sky and have a CEO
be compensated $1.9 million per year to
distribute it?
How ethical is it for a for-profit com-
pany to position themselves as the moral
compass, and to tell their customer to be
environmentally responsible and conserve
wateryet put a surcharge and profit on
our conservation?
How ethical is it, in a down economy,
to continue to get the highest rates and still
seek rate increases every possible time
that they can?
How ethical is it for a for-profit com-
pany to see 700 ratepayers come out to a
CA PUC meeting, distraught and frus-
trated about a monthly expense that seems
to have no ceiling, yet push back and say
they don't set the rates, the CA PUC does?
How ethical is it to see homes fore-
closed on, knowing that the price of water
in town is a major contributor to residents
not being able to keep up with monthly
bills?
How ethical is it to file lawsuit after
lawsuit against the city, while on the other
hand, stating in the media that the city
wont come together to seek a solution?
We now have a choice: Vote YES on
Measure W.
Randy Scott
Claremont
Inaccurate assumptions
Dear Editor:
James Belna (COURIER, August 22)
offers a series of inaccurate assumptions
about Claremont buying its local water
service. Lets look at a few:
First, he equates the process of acquir-
ing the water works to coin-flipping and
rules it out as based on impossible odds.
Not so! This is no flip game. It has had
meticulous analysis from water and fi-
nancial experts for two years and is being
pursued with legal due diligence at
every step.
Second, the city will file a Resolution
of Necessity in the Superior Court stating
that acquiring the water system is for the
public benefit of citizens. They need not
prove city ownership is necessary. This
ruling comes from a judge, and is almost
never denied. (Recent example: Felton,
California.)
Third, Mr. Belna does not recognize
that Claremonts evaluation of $55 mil-
lion for the water company was made by
a state-approved appraiser, using the prin-
ciple of anticipated income (of the three
possible bases clearly the most reliable).
Golden State has not yet, so far as we
know, commissioned an appraisal. When
they do, they must use a state-certified ap-
praiser who must state the basis of his cal-
culations, and must disclose details about
the state and condition of the technical
equipment.
Until this appraisal is made, any figures
of value are merely guesswork. Mr. Belna
guesses $200 million; it has no basis in
fact and is not a part of the legal process.
Fourth, he seems to be confusing rev-
enue bonds with general obligation bonds.
Revenue bonds are sought after by in-
vestors because repayment is assured by
proven income from water rates and is
paid, not from taxes, but by a capital
charge on water users, based on resi-
dents actual usea charge fair to all.
Fifth, Measure W asks for up to $135
million, but remember that the first $80
million is already being paid by Clare-
mont ratepayers for million-dollar execu-
tive salaries, reliably high dividends to
distant stockholders, taxes, PUC charges
and WRAM and intervenor feesand
goodness knows whatever new fees are
added to your next bill!costs we will
not owe if GSW is out of the picture.
Truth is, we cannot afford not to own
our water system. Although the precise
price is not yet known, neither are the fu-
ture prices under GSW. They have be-
come a luxury most of us cant afford.
For the long run, well have local in-
formation and local control of this neces-
sary public benefit. Buy it!
It is the right thing to do!
Marilee Scaff
Claremont
READERS COMMENTS
ADVENTURES
I N HAI KU
Fall into the drink
The Junctions anemone
Anonymity.
D. J. Kraemer
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to editor@claremont-courier.com.
COMMUNITY SERVICES/
continued from the previous page
A
s the name indicates, Cloud
Ninea Claremont business serv-
ing up custom invitations and
paper goods for all manner of eventsis
devoted to helping hosts create a blissful
occasion.
Owner Joanne Monroe got her start making artful in-
vitations and cards for herself, and
for family and friends. Her reputa-
tion for design grew and soon she
was working out of her home, cre-
ating items like invites, menus and
placecards for weddings and other
significant moments.
In 2007, she decided to commit completely to her pas-
sion for graphic design and printing. She left her full-
time public relations job and moved into a space in the
Village West now occupied by Heirloom.
Three-and-a-half years ago, Ms. Monroe moved east-
ward to her current spot at 216 W. Second St. While
much of her business comes from word-of-mouth, she
says the change in locale has increased her business
foot-traffic exponentially.
When you walk into Cloud Nine, you get a chance to
consult with an expert on commemorations, whether it
be a marriage or a wake, a Bar Mitzvah or a
Quinceaera, a 21st birthday or a 50th wedding an-
niversary.
Weve had every possible milestone, including get-
out-of-jail parties and divorce parties, Ms. Monroe said.
Samples of stunning work done by Cloud Nine
abound.
One womans bridal shower was planned with a Luis
VIX theme. Ms. Monroe used Photoshop to superimpose
the bride-to-bes face onto the body of a silk-swathed
Kirsten Dunst in the title role of the movie Marie An-
toinette. She printed the image on the party invites, then
embellished each card with Swarovski crystals.
Last week, Ms. Monroe worked on colorful invita-
tions for a Day of the Dead-themed wedding as well as
on invites for more traditional nuptials.
Despite her knack for visual fireworks, Ms. Monroe
says a good invitation starts long before she sits down to
her computer, which is loaded with graphic design pro-
grams like Illustrator and Photoshop.
I think the written aspect, the words, is just as im-
portant if not more important than design, she said.
You can have beautiful graphics that appeal, but if the
lines dont break in the proper places, if the punctua-
tion is off or the words are not right, it doesnt matter
how it looks.
In order to ensure that the words are right, Ms. Mon-
roe regularly reads up on the proper manners for every
event. She has even taken a class on etiquette from Anna
Post, the great-great-granddaughter of propriety princess
Emily Post.
For instance, it is considered a bit of a faux pas to in-
clude information on where you are registered with your
wedding invitation. You can, however, list your wed-
ding website, where guests can obtain information on
your gift registry, among other details.
Of course, there is some flexibility amid wedding dos
and donts. You have family dynamics to consider,
Ms. Monroe explained.
Are you in doubt as to which set of parents should be
listed on a wedding invitation as welcoming guests to
the happy event? Etiquette says the honor goes to the
parents who are paying for the wedding, according to
Ms. Monroe. If everyone is pitching in, however, or if a
couple wants to ensure that each family feels included,
they can list both sets of parents. Of course, when a fam-
ily has shifted and expanded due to divorces and re-
marriages, this can make the wording get a bit complex.
Ultimately, its about what the bride and groom want.
Ms. Monroe abides by one hard-and-fast rule, however.
Despite the introduction of sites like evites.com, she in-
sists that a wedding calls for a mailed invitation rather
than an online invite.
We try to get people to stray from that. A marriage is
something that should be celebrated, from save the date
cards to thank-you cards, she said.
Yes, even in the digital era, print rules in the world of
memorable occasions.
We have so many people who come in and they are
so happy to be in a paper store, she said. To receive a
CLOUD NINE/continues on the next page
Local business invites you to Cloud Nine
Shop owner Joanne Monroe assembles wedding invitations with the assistance of employee Vanessa Perry
on Tuesday at Cloud Nine in the Claremont Village. Ms. Monroe emphasizes that her shop is not simply a sta-
tionery store but a place to find the perfect custom invitation or announcement card.
Mom
Pop
Claremont
&
hand-written letter or card in the mail is almost a lost art.
How much you pay for custom invites and accou-
trements varies from client to client.
We work with all kinds of budgets, from someone
who says, This is all I have to spend to someone who
says, This is what I want. I dont care what it costs,
Ms. Monroe said.
From tight budget to the-skys-the-limit, she consid-
ers all of her customers to be deserving of excellence. I
put my heart and soul into what I do. Even if its a sim-
ple piece of cardstock with type, it will be beautiful.
Cloud Nines exquisite craftsmanship caught the eye
of celebrity event planner David Tutera at a bridal expo
some time ago. Mr. Tutera later contacted Ms. Monroe
to order paper goods for a party celebrating the birthday
of the 5-year-old twins of WWE diva turned pop star
Amy Weber. As a result, Cloud Nines handiwork
items like signage and favor bagswill be in evidence
in a September 5 episode of Mr. Tuteras new series,
David Tutera CELEBrations, which airs on the WE
television network.
Samples of Cloud Nines handwork, such as themed-
menus and placecards, will also be on view at The Mis-
sion Inn Wedding Showcase in Riverside, set for
Sunday, September 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Ms. Monroe has worked hard to cultivate a stellar rep-
utation.
As a result of her high standards, Cloud Nine is a pre-
ferred vendor for Padua Hills Theatre and DoubleTree
by Hilton Hotel Claremont as well as for The Mission
Inn. Notable clients have included the Pasadena Tour-
nament of Roses, ICANN, Ralphs/Food 4 Less, former
LA Mayor Richard Riordan, Kaiser Permanente, the Na-
tional Charity League and the Claremont Colleges, in-
cluding the Claremont Graduate Universitys Drucker
School of Management.
Still, Ms. Monroe, whose daughter is a Claremont
High School alumna, finds time to unwind in a unique
way. She is an active member of the Halau Na Pua
Lehua I Ka Ua Noe Hawaiian dance troupe in Chino.
From swaying hips to wedding tips, Ms. Monroe
knows how to make an impression. Her shop will have
a celebration of its own in October when Cloud Nine
marks its 7the anniversary. Over the years, shes forged
some wonderful relationships with clients.
We get a lot of repeat business, she said. We did
one young womans graduation announcements and
then did the announcements for her graduation from
grad school. We went on to do her wedding invitations
and birth announcements.
For more information on Cloud Nine, call (909) 624-
3147 or visit www.cloudninepaper.com
CLOUD NINE/continued from the previous page
Ms. Monroe helps customer Jesse Gutierrez select an
envelope during a recent afternoon at Cloud Nine in the
Village. Mr. Gutierrez will be hosting a small party and
wanted to send out a handful of special invitations.
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audition for Claremont
Chorales new season
The Claremont Chorale, the premier community
choral group in the greater Claremont area, begins
rehearsals for its 47th season, featuring a wide va-
riety of choral works.
New singers, especially men, are welcome to
join the current membership of 70 voices. Inter-
ested singers are encouraged to schedule an audi-
tion by contacting Gregory Norton, Chorale
director, at director@claremontchorale.org or by
calling (626) 797-3656. Singers may also sit in on
rehearsals Monday, September 8, 15 or 22, from
7:30 to 9:45 p.m. at Decker Hall at Pilgrim Place,
to get a feel for the group before scheduling an au-
dition.
Founded in 1968, the Chorale presents a diverse
international repertoire of music from the 1500s to
the present time. Concerts planned for the 2014-
2015 season include Marys Lullaby featuring
Christmas music about Mary, the mother of Jesus,
on Saturday, December 6 (performances at 3 p.m.
and 7:30 p.m.). On Saturday, March 14, the
Chorale will be joined by a professional chamber
orchestra for Elegy, featuring a performance of
Cantata 106 by JS Bach, Requiem by Gabriel
Faure and Ralph Vaughan Williams ethereal Flos
Campi. The final concert of the season will be
Trees & PhDs on Saturday, June 13, celebrating
locally-sourced choral music that resonates with
Claremont, including songs of community, learn-
ing and heritage.
Members of the Chorale come from all walks of
life. They currently rehearse at 7:30 p.m. every
Monday from September through May in Decker
Hall at Pilgrim Place in Claremont. For more in-
formation, visit the Claremont Chorale website at
www.claremontchorale.org.
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healthcare
Linda Lin
Humphrey
Longtime Claremont resident Linda
Lin Humphrey died in her sleep at her
home here on August 14, 2014. She was 74.
Ms. Humphrey was an English professor at
Citrus College for many years prior to her
retirement in 2004.
Described by a legion of friends as one
of a kind, Ms. Humphreys family is plan-
ning a memorial for her in the fall. A more
complete account of her life will published
in a future edition of the COURIER.
L
ong ago, Claremont decided to
allow a private company, South-
ern California Water Company,
to own and manage its water. For quite
some time that worked well enough.
Although buying the water system was
proposed a number of times, the water
was reliable and prices increased slowly
enough so that the majority of Claremont
residents felt the costs of buying the
company outweighed the possible bene-
fits of owning it.
But the situation has changed radically under the
management of Golden State Water Company. Our
rates have increased much faster than they have in
surrounding cities, which own their water systems.
Since we are good citizens, we are altering our
lifestyles and landscapes in response to the current
drought, but GSW has not tightened its belt.
GSW profits are guaranteed to be about 9 percent
regardless of how much water it sells, so we pay extra
charges when we conserve water. Although there
have been plenty of objections to GSW policies, nei-
ther the city nor its citizens have been able to stop the
recent exorbitant rate and service charge increases.
But now we have a real chance to slow these up-
ward-spiraling bills. An amazingly wide and varied
group of Claremont residents has decided that enough
is enoughthe only chance left to control rampant
increases in our water bills is to buy the water system
from GSW. People who never thought they would
have anything in common are now working side-by-
side towards this goal.
For the first time, we have a city council unani-
mous in its agreement to buy the water system. The
purchase is supported by the League of Women Vot-
ers, Sustainable Claremont, the Chamber of Com-
merce, Progressive Christians Uniting, Republicans,
Democrats, Independents, new residents, longtime
residents, people of every age, every income level,
and in every neighborhood in the city. The constantly-
increasing list of those who endorse passage of Meas-
ure W, the city water bond, is testament to this
(www.claremontflow.org).
All these people support the bond measure be-
cause, if we owned the water system, there would be
no profit motive and no exorbitant executive salaries
and dividends to figure into the water rates. We could
demand transparency and accountability in setting the
rates and charges. There would be no threat of the
water system being sold to an unaccountable interna-
tional corporation. And we could determine conserva-
tion policies that would help ensure affordable and
reliable water rates not only for us but for future gen-
erations of Claremonters. This last is of particular im-
portance since populations throughout California are
growing but our water resources are not.
Many of these people have joined together to form
Claremont FLOW (Claremont Friends of Locally
Owned Water), a grassroots group working to educate
the public about the water issue and to support pas-
sage of Measure W, the revenue bond to fund the pur-
chase. Claremont FLOW members are all volunteers
and we need your support!
Please go to our website, www.claremontflow.org,
for information about the bond and to learn why buy-
ing the water system is our best choice. While you are
there, we hope you will add your name to the list of
endorsers, volunteer to help and donate to support our
efforts. But most of all, we hope you will explain the
purpose of the bond when you talk to your friends
and neighbors and, on November 4, that you will vote
Yes on Measure W. We can win our water if we
work together!
Water is uniting the city
by Helaine Goldwater, chair of Claremont Friends of Locally Owned Water
VIEWPOINT
Winifred
Tarpey
A memorial service for Winifred
Tarpey, who died on August 13, 2014 at
the age of 89, will be held at noon on
Wednesday, September 17 in Point
Reyes Station, California.
The service will be held in the
Church Room of the Dance Palace at
503 B St. For more information, contact
Catherine Frazer at (406) 328-4396 or
frazer@absarokee.k12.mt.us
Marguerite
VanArsdale
Marguerite Williams VanArsdale, a
Claremont resident, died peacefully on
August 6, 2014. She was 99. A memo-
rial gathering is being planned for Octo-
ber.
T
he Los Angeles County
Fair kicks off this week-
end, celebrating 92
years of creativity and innova-
tion with brand-new attrac-
tions, creative food choices and
live tunes to soothe your soul.
What began as a beet and barley
farm in 1922 has now become one of
the largest county fairs in the country.
With just over 1.5 million guests annu-
ally, the 487-acre Los Angeles County
Fair (LACF) begins its month-long fi-
esta on Friday, August 29 and runs
through September 28.
Luminasia
With its first-ever appearance in Cal-
ifornia, Luminasia lights up the night at
the LACF with its larger-than-life Chi-
nese lantern display that takes the an-
cient art form of lantern-making to a
whole new level. Long gone are the
bamboo sticks and flimsy paper shapes;
this attraction is an incredible combina-
tion of lights, steel and satin.
Visitors enter the attraction under a
canopy of illuminated red umbrellas
strung above the pathway and can stroll
through four colorful vignettes such as
Myths and Legends, inspired by Chi-
nese mythology, and the Chinese zo-
diac and featuring an enormous
fire-breathing dragon. Wonders of the
World features replicas of iconic land-
marks such as the Great Wall of China,
the Statue of Liberty, the Eiffel Tower
and the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Journey
into nature at the Garden Earth dis-
play, where a dozen frogs hop downhill
and perch on lily pads while seahorses,
fish and dolphins leap among the
waves. The final vignette, I Love LA,
pays tribute to the beauty of Los Ange-
les with lantern palm trees and familiar
icons like the Hollywood sign and
Graumans Chinese Theater.
The nearly 300 pieces on display
were created by a team of 49 Chinese
artisans who traveled more than 7,000
miles from Zigong in Sichuan Province
and spent many weeks onsite in
Pomona, creating the outdoor walk-
through attraction at the Fairplex. The
lanterns are handcrafted from heavy-
duty steel, cool white LED lights and
more than 800 yards of fabric, some of
which has been airbrushed to create the
perfect effect. Many of these artists
have been creating lantern artwork for
over nine generations. The immense
skill of the workmanship coupled with
the lighting transforms the hillside into
an evening attraction that is both
breathtaking and truly whimsical.
The work that went into putting Lu-
minasia together is pretty amazing,
says LACF hostess Kara Wang. I
spoke with Art Director Yang Songlin
during production and I was amazed by
the attention to detail that went into
putting these pieces together. The final
result is just dazzling.
Luminasia viewing hours are
Wednesday through Sunday from 6
p.m. to close. Admission is an addi-
tional $5 for children ages 6-17 and $9
for adults 18 and up.
Food andLibations
For some fairgoers, the Los Angeles
County Fair is all about the food, and it
rarely disappoints. While deep-fried
desserts, hickory-smoked turkey legs
and charbroiled corn on the cob remain
fair favorites, visitors would be doing
themselves a disservice not to explore
the many options available at the
LACF this year.
The Farmhouse Grill offers five vari-
eties of wood-grilled flatbread, with
fresh toppings such as strawberries and
chocolate mint harvested from LACFs
organic farm. The Farm at Fairplex is a
year-round venture with over 4.5 acres
and hundreds of specialty crops.
Weve got 182 crops right now,
says Don Delano, Farm Manager, The
summer crops are coming to an end,
and the winter crops are coming along
nicely. We grow and harvest it all on-
site. Its just delicious.
If youre looking for something a
whole lot sweeter, you might want to
try Brander Enterprises Maple Bacon
and Cherry Pop Rock Texas donuts or
Deep-Fried Pecan Pie from Ray Cam-
mack Show. Or maybe you want some-
thing both sweet and savory. If thats
the case, head on over to Juicys for a
Funnel Cake Dog or grab one of
Chicken Charlies Krispy Kreme Triple
Decker Cheeseburgers.
This is the craziest thing Ive ever
eaten, said John Kettle as he took his
first bite of the Krispy Kreme burger.
Believe it or not, its really good, but
theres no way I can eat this whole
thing. That would just be insane!
Also new for Chicken Charlies this
year is the bacon-wrapped zucchini on
a stick, served with a side of ranch
dressing for dipping.
Its all the flavors you want on a
stick and its relatively healthy, says
owner and creator Charlie Boghosian.
Loris Concessions is offering a new
item this year, not to be missed; the
Relleno Pretzel Burger. An Angus beef
patty topped with a roasted chile and
served on a pretzel bun, simply divine.
The Ramen Burger by Kiezo Shi-
mamoto is also making its first appear-
ance at the fair. Its a beef patty between
two grilled ramen noodle buns, inven-
tive and tasty too.
After indulging your palate, you
might want to make a stop at one of the
many venues throughout the fair offer-
ing craft beers and award-winning
wines. For as little as $15, visitors can
also sample and learn about wine, craft
beer, olive oil and spirits during a 60-
minute class as part of the education
program offered at the fair. Class dates
and times are available at
lacountyfair.com
Star-studded fair concerts feature
classic acts, new favorites
The shows at Pomona Fairplexs an-
nual End of Summer Concert Series
pack an entertainment wallop, with the
grandstand vibrating to the sounds of
everything from rock to pop and from
Latin music to R&B. Highlights in-
clude gigs by the powerhouse rock duo
Heart on September 26, R&B legends
Earth, Wind & Fire on September 28
and a rap extravaganza comprised of
LL Cool J featuring DJ Z-Trip and spe-
cial guest Salt-N-Pepa on September
27.
The series kicks off this evening, Fri-
Fun choices abound for your visit to the LA County Fair
WHAT: The LACounty Fair
WHEN: August 29 through Sep-
tember 29. Closed Monday and
Tuesday, except Labor Day.
WHERE: Pomona Fairplex, 1101
McKinley Ave., Pomona
INFO: visit www.lacounty fair or
call (909) 623-3111
The Basics
A traditional favorite at the Los Angeles
County Fair are the deep-fat-fried Oreos
from Chicken Charlies.
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day, August 29, with a performance by
actress and platinum-selling artist Zen-
daya, who is known for her hit song
Replay. Zendaya is promoting her
self-titled debut album, and will be
joined by special guest Trevor Jackson.
Tomorrow, the sound of music will
be replaced by the revving of engines
during the Flip Fest Monster Truck &
Motocross Stunt Spectacular. Along
with featuring two monster trucks per-
forming simultaneous backflips, the
event is billed as being capped by
some spectacular pyro.
Fairplex will welcome a bit of soul to
the stage on Sunday, August 31 with an
appearance by R&B legend Charlie
Wilson, the former lead vocalist for The
Gap Band.
The concert series will continue on
September 1 with an all-country music
bill, featuring the Grammy-nominated
David Nail and Easton Corbin, who
was named Billboards Top New Coun-
try Artist in 2010. Special guest Jamie
Lynn Spears (How Could I Want
More?) will also take the stage.
Mr. Nail is known for hits like
Whatever Shes Got and the heart-
wrenching Let it Rain. Mr. Corbins
catalogue includes number-one singles
such as A Little More Country Than
That and Roll With It.
More bright musical lights
Pop and power pop will be the order
of the day when the Neon Trees per-
form with English singer-songwriter
and rapper Cher Lloyd on September 4.
The Neon Trees, who burst onto the
scene with the hit 2010 song Animal,
are touring in support of their latest re-
lease, Pop Psychology. Ms. Lloyd, who
appeared on the seventh season of the
X factor, is known for radio sensations
like Swagger Jagger and With Ur
Love.
On September 5, things will get old
school when the funk band War lights
up the night. Grandstand audiences can
expect to hear timeless classics like
Low Rider, Cisco Kid, Why Cant
We Be Friends? and The World is a
Ghetto.
Vocals will be at the forefront on
September 6 with headliners Pentatonix
and special guest The Filharmonic.
Pentatonix, masters of the a capella
cover, won season three of NBCs The
Sing-off. Members of The Filharmonic
are likewise helping take instrument-
free music to new heights.
The fair series continues throughout
the month, with norteo music by
Roberto Tapia and Irene Davi (Septem-
ber 7); Christian rock by Third Day and
MercyMe (September 10); an R&B
spectacular starring Boyz II Men with
Kenny Babyface Edmonds and Andy
Allo (September 11); classic rock with
Styx (September 12); pop rock from
Disney alums R5 with special guest
Ryland Lynch (September 13); country
music by former Sugarland lead singer
Jennifer Nettles and singer-songwriter
Brandy Clark (September 14), and clas-
sic rock by Cheap Trick and Kansas
(September 17).
Also on tap for the End of Summer
Concert Series are soul jazz musician
George Benson and funk queen Chaka
Khan (September 18); R&B virtuosos
The Manhattans (Shining Star) fea-
turing Gerald Alston & Blue Lovett
with special guests The Brothers John-
son (September 19); Martina
McBrides The Everlasting Tour with
special guest Dustin Lynch (September
20); norteo music by Ramon Ayala y
sus Bravos del Norte (September 21);
R&B by Jason Derulo (Talk Dirty)
with special guest rapper Luke Christo-
pher (September 24); and Monster
Truck Mayhem featuring Robosaurus,
the electrifying robot who will burn a
car to the ground with his fire-breathing
breath (September 23).
All shows begin at 7:30 p.m. You can
purchase tickets online at www.lacoun-
tyfair.com or at the Fairplex box office.
Admission & Hours
Opening weekend hours: 3 p.m. to
midnight today; 10 a.m. to midnight
Saturday and Sunday; 10 a.m. to 10
p.m. Monday. Tickets: $12 weekdays;
$19 weekends. $8 for children 8-12.
$10 for seniors 60 and older. Season
passes $29.99. Luminasia requires an
additional $9 fee; $5 for children 6-17.
Information: (909) 623-3111,
www.lacountyfair.com
Angela Bailey
LACOUNTYFAIR/from previous page
Portland-based actors who go by the name of Tangled Threads entertained the crowd gathered for a preview of the Lumi-
nasia exhibit on Wednesday at the Los Angeles County Fair.
Two of the Sichuan Province-based artisans who created the Luminasia attraction
at the Fairplex adjust one of the oversize illuminated displays on Wednesday dur-
ing a preview event.
CALENDAR
Galleries
Artwork by Karen Karlsson on
display at Buddhamouse Emporium.
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Friday, August 29 through Saturday, September 6
FRIDAY NIGHTS LIVE Stroll
through the Village and listen to free,
live music from 6 to 9 p.m. This weeks
concerts include Ray MacNamara
Steele Drums at the Public Plaza,
Rushingwind Project (Native Ameri-
can) at the chamber and Marc Weller
Trio (jazz) at city hall.
FOOD TRUCK The Trailer Park
Truck is stopping by Claremont Craft
Ales after 4 p.m. 1420 N. Claremont
Blvd., Ste. 204C, Claremont.
INTUITIVE PAINTING Kick back
and relax during a morning of intuitive
painting at Buddhamouse Emporium
from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. You will
learn a freestyle painting method where
you are encouraged to let your gut be
your guide. Must be 17 and over. $40
per person. 134 Yale Ave., Claremont.
FOOD TRUCK Southern Fried
Vegan will be serving up some food
at Claremont Craft Ales after 4 p.m.
1420 N. Claremont Blvd., Ste. 204C,
Claremont.
WALTERS PATIOGypsy jazz from
The Bastards of Belleville, with all
original members will perform at Wal-
ters, located at 310 Yale Ave., Clare-
mont at 7 p.m. Ages 21 and over. (909)
624-2779.
FARMERS MARKET Come and
buy local produce, cheese and more at
Claremonts weekly farmers market. 9
a.m. to 12 p.m. Every Sunday, a mem-
ber of City Council along with mem-
bers of Claremont FLOW will be on
hand to answer questions. Free to the
public. Corner of Second St. and Yale.
LIVE JAZZ performance on the Blue
Fin patio at 2 p.m. 665 E. Foothill
Blvd., Claremont. (909) 946-1398.
WOMEN & PRINT A Contempo-
rary View. The exhibition features 66
works by 26 artists, showcasing lead-
ing women printmakers who are work-
ing in new ways, often combining
traditional and digital processes to pro-
duce hybrid prints with fresh expres-
sive dimensions. Together, these works
reveal the strength of work produced
by women printmakers today. 1 to 5
p.m. Ruth Chandler Williamson
Gallery, 1030 Columbia Ave., Clare-
mont. (909) 607-3397.
OPEN MIC All ages and styles of
music are welcome. Sign up to perform
at 6 p.m. Music is 6:30 to 9 p.m. $2 ad-
mission. Folk Music Center, 220 Yale
Ave., Claremont. (909) 624-2928.
CINEMA SUNDAYS Downtown 81
(1981) will be screened at The Press
Restaurant, 129 Harvard Ave., Clare-
mont at 9:30 p.m. (909) 625-4808.
CONCERTS IN THE PARK The
Answer performs classic rock at Me-
morial Park from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Free.
840 N. Indian Hill Blvd., Claremont.
UNIVERSITY CLUB Chief engineer
and general manager Grace Hyde will
talk about the history and operation of
this vital service. All ages are welcome.
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Buffet lunch for
$13 or dessert and coffee for $6.
Hughes Community Center, 1700 Dan-
bury Rd., Claremont. (909) 594-3111.
KING TRIVIA NIGHT Bring your
friends. Bring your brain. Bring your
friends brains for trivia at The Press.
Starts at 9:30 p.m. but get there early
because seats fill up fast. 129 Harvard
Ave., Claremont.
KNIFE SHARPENING Garys
Knife Sharpening Service will be at
Vom Fass Claremont from 4 to 7 p.m.
He does it all: knifes, scissors, tools
and more. Vom Fass, 101 N. Indian
Hill Blvd., Claremont.
VINO + VINYASA Free yoga class
followed by happy relatation hour in
the lounge. 3:30 p.m. arrive 15 minutes
early with water bottle, yoga mat and
comfortable clothing. Casa 425, 425 W.
First St., Claremont.
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ART AFTER HOURS Fall 2014
Kickoff featuring live music co-spon-
sored by KSPC and the return of the
mini canvas tables with an ice cream
sundae bar, raffles and prizes! Art After
Hours happens every Thursday during
the school semester from 5 to 11 p.m.
Art exhibits are open at the Pomona
College Museum of Art. Art After
Hours offers a variety of programming
including live music concerts co-spon-
sored by KSPC 88.7 fm, lectures, pan-
els, workshops, tours, film screenings
and performances in conjunction with
Museum exhibitions and in partnership
with student and academic groups
across the campuses. Free to the public.
5 to 11 p.m. Pomona College Museum
of Art, 333 N. College Ave., Claremont.
(909) 621-8000.
ART WALK Visit Claremont art gal-
leries between 6 and 9 p.m. for artist
opening receptions featuring music and
refreshments.
FRIDAY NIGHTS LIVE Stroll
through the Village and listen to free,
live music from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Pub-
lic Plaza, the chamber and city hall.
MONTE CARLO NIGHT A Monte
Carlo Night to support an annual med-
ical mission to rural Haiti will be
hosted by the Jeff C. Domond Founda-
tion at Our Lady of the Assumption
Church. A donation of $30 per person
includes appetizers, a free drink and
$100 in play money. The foundation
brings a team of doctors, dentists, oral
surgeons and physical therapists to
Haitians with no other access to med-
ical care, as well as supporting an or-
phanage and school. Adults only. 7 to
11 p.m. Our Lady of the Assumption
Church, 435 Berkeley Ave., Claremont.
(909) 816-7207.
EYES ON AFRICA INITIATIVE Free
music, dancing, food, drink and regional
arts from Africa kicking off Pomona Col-
leges Eyes on Africa Initiative. 7 p.m.
Smith Campus Center, 170 E. Sixth St.,
Claremont. (909) 607-8580.
OPHELIAS JUMP The Pomona Col-
lege Department of Theatre and Dance
Claremont-based professional theatre
company Ophelias Jump presents Moi-
ses Kaufmans 33 Variations. 8 p.m.
Allen Studio Theatre, 300 E. Bonita
Ave., Claremont. (909) 607-3181.
STREET FAIRE The 7th annual
KGNH Crime Watch Street Faire and
Car Show will be held at 5 p.m. at 2200
N. Villa Maria Road, Claremont. This is
a family friendly event featuring food
trucks, live music, beer and beverage gar-
den, kids corner, raffle, silent auction and
public safety partners that service Clare-
mont will be on hand. This will include
Claremont PD, LA County Sheriffs
Dept., CHP and LA County Fire
Dept. Walking and biking are encour-
aged. A bike valet will be
available. KGNH7 proceeds will go to
the purchase of a K9 unit for Claremont
PD. Suggested family donation is $25,
which will include 2 KGNH shirts,
goodie bag and 10 raffle tickets. Please
note this is per family suggested, not per
person. Cash, check and credit cards will
be accepted at KGNH7.
CALIFORNIA BEER FESTIVAL
The California Beer Festival (CBF) is
coming back to Bonelli Park, bigger
and better. This lakeside craft beer fes-
tival features over 60 craft brews on
tap, food trucks, live music and bikini
Bocce Ball. This is a chance to expand
your mind and educate yourself on
new and old styles of craft beer! Situ-
ated on the shady shores of the parks
250-acre reservoir, the event is guaran-
teed to be refreshing in more ways
than one. You must be 21 year of age
or older with a valid ID to enter the
festival. Beer sampling: 1 to 4:30 p.m.
VIP tickets are $70, Craft Beer
Heaven tickets are $45 and designated
driver tickets are $25. 12:30 to 5 p.m.
Frank G. Bonelli Park. (909) 599-8411.
Check out californiabeerfestival.com
for more information.
9-DAY CALENDAR
The class of 2018 run down the middle of College Avenue on Sunday during the tradi-
tional Enter Here event that welcomes the freshman to Pomona College. The run is
part of the orientation week at the college that aims to get the students off to a produc-
tive first year at Pomona. See the full photo gallery at claremont-courier.com and see
next weeks edition for more back-to-school fun.
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BUDDHAMOUSE EMPORIUM: 134 Yale Ave.,
Claremont. Open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
buddhamouse.com. (909) 626-3322.
Through August 31: Sacred Geometry - Encaustic
and Encaustic Mixed Media by Karen Karlsson. Draw-
ing inspiration from natures kaleidoscopic palette, Ms.
Karlssons monoprints, pastels and encaustic paintings
often evoke a sense of serenity and contemplation. Her
more recent work dips into abstraction, structure and
function, revealing a world built on mathematical shapes
that, regardless of absolutes, never quite feels defined.
CLAREMONT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
ART GALLERY: 205 Yale Ave., Claremont Cham-
ber of Commerce. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to
4 p.m. (909) 398-1060.
September 5 though 30: Abandoned Fabric: Flow
by Sumi Foley. Opening reception: Friday, Septem-
ber 5 from 6 to 8 p.m.
CLAREMONT FORUM BOOKSHOP &
GALLERY: 586 W. First St., Claremont 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 August 31: In Primordial Dreams, Martin
Madzarevic uses pastel, charcoal and mixed-media to
recreate the art of our ancient ancestors. He is inspired
by the prehistoric cave paintings of Europe, as well as
the various wisdom traditions of indigenous people
around the world. Mr. Madzarevic uses his art as a tool
to spark interest in nature and the past. His work art re-
focuses our collective memory on a lost world whose
wisdom is much needed today in creating a more eq-
uitable and environmentally sustainable future.
THE COLONY AT LOFT 204: 532 W. First St.,
#204, Claremont Packing House. Open Wednesday
through Saturday, 1 to 7 p.m. Extended hours on the
first Friday of the month for Claremont Art Walk until
9 p.m. Visit 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.
September 5 through 27: 1960s abstract paintings by
Edward D. Herrington. The late Mr. Herrington gradu-
ated in 1968 with a masters degree in art at California
State University Fullerton and was a teacher at Montvue
Elementary School in Pomona. Three of his large-scale
paintingssome over six feet tallwere given to close
friends and have never been on view to the public until
now. For the first time ever, Mr. Herringtons private col-
lection pieces will be available to the public. These col-
orful and impressive pieces are an interior designers
dream. Opening reception: Friday, September 5 from
6 to 9 p.m., featuring refreshments and music.
GALLERIES
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Image courtesy of Karlsson Arts
See artwork by Karen Karlsson at Buddhamouse Em-
porium, located at 134 Yale Ave. in the Claremont Vil-
lage through August 31. The exhibition, titled Sacred
Geometry, features monoprints, pastels and encaus-
tic paintings.
RESTAURANT ROW
CALL MARYTODAY: 621-4761
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 October 3: Title Show 2014 Featuring
Vicente Siso. The 24th Annual Tile Show contin-
ues to build on the traditions of community ex-
change and inclusion that have made the Tile Show
such a unique and successful event. This years it-
eration features new ceramic sculpture by Vicente
Siso, a native of Argentina who creates whimsical
vessels adorned with animals and flowers. His
paintings and drawings will also be for sale in the
studio.
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 facebook.com/galeriadeperolas.
Friday, September 5: A showcase of new and up-
coming artists from all over southern California. 8
to 10 p.m.
MALOOF FOUNDATION FOR ARTS &
CRAFTS: 5131 Carnelian St., Alta Loma. (909)
980-0412, info@malooffoundation.org or maloof
foundation.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 exten-
sive 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 Dis-
covery 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.
SQUARE i GALLERY: 110 Harvard Ave., Clare-
mont. 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 August 31: Growing up, Susan Zenger was
educated in art at Claremont High School and the
Claremont Colleges and spent her junior year in
Rome. She later returned to Europe and lived there for
five years. Ms. Zenger typically works with black and
white and focuses on the human figure, but in this ex-
hibition she faces the challenge of going out of her
comfort zone by working with color and landscapes.
GALLERIES
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 gui-
tarist Vicente Victoria. 5 p.m.
Sundays: Mariachi San Pedro. Brunch. 10 a.m. to
2 p.m.
EUREKA CLAREMONT: 580 W. First St., Clare-
mont. Open from 11 a.m. to midnight Sunday
through Thursday; closes at 1 a.m. Friday and Satur-
day. Hoppy Hour daily from 2 to 6 p.m. (909) 445-
8875.
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.
Thursdays: All Titos Vodka drinks $2 off and Eu-
reka Thursday Night Music.
THE FOLK MUSIC CENTER: 220 Yale Ave.,
Claremont Village.
Open mic night, the last Sunday of every month.
Sign-up begins at 6 p.m.; performances run from 6:30
to 9 p.m. Admission is $1. (909) 624-2928 or folk
musiccenter.com.
FLAPPERS COMEDY: 540 W. First St., Clare-
mont Packing House. 18 and over. Show times: Fri-
day at 8 and 10 p.m., Saturday at 7 and 9:30 p.m. and
Sunday at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online or
at the door.
Friday, August 29: Weekend Shows with Chris
Voth. 7 and 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 30: Weekend Shows with Chris
Voth. 7 and 9:30 p.m.
Sunday, August 31: Two Milk Minimum at 4:30
p.m. and First Timer Funnies with Nick Malis at 7
p.m.
Thursday, September 4: Las Comedy Crop-Cliff
Yates. 8 p.m.
Friday, September 5: Flappy Fourth B-Day Week-
end Free Admission featuring Deven and Joel. 7 and
9:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 6: Flappy Fourth B-Day
Weekend Free Admission featuring Deven and Joel.
7 and 9:30 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 hip
kittyjazz.com.
Friday, August 29: Ginger and the Hoosier Dad-
dies. 8 p.m. $5 cover charge.
Saturday, August 30: Boyz and the Beez. 8 p.m. $5
cover charge.
Sunday, August 31: Gypsies & Judges. 7 p.m.
Tuesday, September 2: Beat Cinema. 10 p.m.
Wednesday, September 3: Open Jam with The
Claremont Voodoo Society. 8 p.m.
Thursday, September 4: The Maria Schafer
Combo. 7 p.m.
Friday, September 5: Flattop Tom and his Jump
Cats. 8 p.m. $5 cover charge.
Saturday, September 6: Rumble King. 8 p.m. $5
cover charge.
THE PRESS RESTAURANT: 129 Harvard Ave.,
Claremont Village. Thursday through Saturday until
2 a.m. Live DJ every Thursday at 11 p.m. 21 and over
after 9 p.m. Standing room only after 9:30 p.m. No
cover. (909) 625-4808.
Friday, August 29: Mechanical Beast and Miss
Chief. 10 p.m.
Saturday, August 30: Claremont Voodoo Society
(rock/blues). 10 p.m.
Sunday, August 31: Piano Sunday with Amy Rowe
at 6 p.m. and Cinema Sundays featuring Downtown
81 (1981) at 9:30 p.m.
Tuesday, September 2: King Trivia Night. 9:30
p.m.
Wednesday, September 3: Wine Wednesday with
piano music performed by Joe Atman at 9:30 p.m.
Thursday, September 4: Baldy Mountain Jazz
Band. 8:30 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 Fri-
days 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.
NIGHTLIFE
COURIER CROSSWORD
Across
1. Abbey area
5. Taper off
10. Canyon sound
14. One who embroiders to excess
15. Horror
16. You (Biblical)
17. Didn't go straight
18. Tube type
19. Salamander
20. They might put the squeeze
on you
22. Priestly clothes
23. "Fiddler on the Roof" role
24. Vacation location
27. "What'd I tell you?"
28. D.C. V.I.P.
29. Rx watchdog grp.
32. Even though
34. Cheesy dish
37. Ermines
38. Projections
40. See 11 down
43. Like some victories
46. Prom was canceled notice or
cricketing term?
47. Look at closely
48. Elephant grp.
50. Welcome, Maria!
51. Okay!
53. Obliging spirit
55. Word expressing action
57. Eclectic art experience in
Claremont
61. 1998 Olympic gold medalist
Kulik
62. Molar, for example
63. Snack
64. Thin strip
65. Follow
66. Saucy
67. Cluckers
68. Admit
69. Gael's tongue
Down
1. Inevitably
2. Daniel Boone, for one
3. Treeless plain
4. Straight-up
5. Not "fer"
6. Modify temporarily
7. Russian tennis star, first name
8. Head lock
9. Always poetic
10. It's active in Sicily
11. Photographer featured at a
2014 Claremont Art Walk exhi-
bition (goes with 40 across)
12. Be that as it may, old word
13. Beginnings
21. Clumsily
25. Bakery display
26. Evil twin, perhaps
30. Residue in a pipe
31. Sports Illustrated's 1974
Sportsman of the Year
33. Heat star
35. 1971 Chevrolet
36. Hellion
39. Lemur when doubled
40. Dishonest
41. Short story
42. Spaniard, for one
44. Inattentive one
45. Change counterfeiters
49. Narc's find, maybe
52. Pit
54. Split to unite
56. Dugout supply
58. Multitude
59. Case for a sewer
60. Chinese dynasty
62. ___star (1962 hit)
Crossword by Myles
Mellor. Puzzle #278
Answers to last weeks puzzle #277
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., per-
formance at 7:15 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday mati-
nees: lunch at 11 a.m., performance at 12:45 p.m.
(909) 626-1254, ext.1 or candlelightpavilion.com.
show is a feel-good, high-energy event thats filled
with classic rock n roll tunes from the 50s and
60sa time when all you needed for a great night
was a penny in your loafers, a sweetheart on your arm
and a song to set your toes a-tapping.
September 5 through 14: The Long Run present
Dark Desert Highway, a fully produced concert cel-
ebrating the music and influence of The Eagles. Per-
formed on an atmospheric stage and set to visual
media, this show shares the stories behind the songs
and delivers The Eagles greatest hits with unparal-
leled musical accuracy and The Long Runs engag-
ing, live concert personality.
PERFORMING ARTS
Jenelle Rensch covers the calendar, arts and entertain-
ment. Deadline: Thursday at 5 p.m., one week before
publication. Include date, time, address, a contact
phone number and fee for admission (if applicable).
Email: calendar@claremont-courier.com. There is NO
guarantee that items submitted will be published.
Claremont FLOW to
host coffee events
Claremont Friends of Locally
Owned Water (FLOW) will host a se-
ries of informative coffee events. The
dates and times are listed below.
Saturday, August 30 from 4 to 6 p.m.
at the home of Mary Kay Ogden, 1504
Webster Ave., Claremont. Phone: (909)
621-0816, email: marykay.ogden@ver-
izon.net.
Wednesday, September 3 from 7 to 9
p.m. at the home of Ellen Berke, 419
Greensboro Ct., Claremont. Phone:
(909) 626-3041, email:
bjimbo10@aol.com.
Wednesday, September 10 from 7 to
9 p.m. at the home of Maury and Jerry
Feingold, 2479 San Fernando Ct.,
Claremont. Phone: (909) 624-6395,
email: jerrymaury@yahoo.com.
Sunday, September 14 from 7:30 to
9:30 p.m. at the home of Linda Troyer,
3930 Northhampton Ave, Claremont.
Phone: (909) 593-840, email:
ltroyer@aol.com.
Visit www.claremontflow.org for
more information.
Crossroads hosts
fundraiser, looks for
Goodwill donations
Crossroads, a transitional housing
program helping formerly incarcerated
women assimilate back into society,
will hold a Goodwill pick-up fundraiser
on Saturday, September 6 from 10 a.m.
to 2 p.m.
You are encouraged to participate by
dropping off donations of lightly used
goods at Wheeler Steffen Sothebys
real estate office at 500 Foothill Blvd.
in Claremont. Crossroads staff, resi-
dents and volunteers will be on hand to
assist Goodwill employees with the
loading of bins.
There will also be an e-waste bin on-
site for items like broken television and
computer equipment. For information
in items accepted for donation by
Goodwill, visit www.amazinggood-
will.com and click on the Donation
tab.
Crossroads will continue accept do-
nations throughout the month at their
Harvard House, located at 1269 Har-
vard Ave. in Claremont. For informa-
tion, call (909) 626-7847.
Claremonter honored
with Airports Council
distinction
Arnold W. Thompson was recently
named the 2014 William Downes
Award recipient the highest award from
the Airports Council International
(ACI). The award is to be presented at
National Convention in Atlanta in Sep-
tember.
Arnold and his wife Marian are resi-
dents at Mt. San Antonio Gardens and a
is member of the Claremont Sunrise
Rotary Club.
One of the most prestigious awards
of ACI-NA, the William E. Downes
Jr. Memorial Award, is the namesake
of Bill Downes, the former Commis-
sioner of Aviation for the City of
Chicago from 1959 to 1975.
Nominees for this award possess out-
standing leadership in promoting the
cause of airports and aviation as a vital
part of the local, national or worldwide
aviation community.Winners have suc-
cessfully worked for acceptance, devel-
opment and support of needed airport
programs.
La Verne mosquitos
test positive for West
Nile Virus
A sample of mosquitoes collected
from traps placed in Golden Hills
Wilderness Park in La Verne on August
12, was tested and found positive for
the West Nile Virus, according to the
San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vec-
tor Control District.
Vector control officials have already
intensified surveillance and control ef-
forts in the foothill communities to pre-
pare for the seasonal emergence of this
virus.
The best precaution against West
Nile is to prevent mosquito bites.
Mosquitoes pick up the virus from
infected birds and spread it to other
birds and humans when they bite again.
Throughout the summer, basic pro-
tective measures should be followed:
Avoid overwatering and prevent lit-
ter, leaves and debris from entering the
gutters and streets.
Check properties weekly and remove
all sources of standing water.
Report green, inoperable pools or
other sources of standing water to the
district. Wear effective repellents and
long sleeves if outdoors when mosqui-
toes are present (between dawn and
dusk.) Ensure doors and windows are
properly screened.
Vector Control encourages the public
to help identify West Nile hot spots
by reporting dead birds to their hotline
at 877-WNV-BIRD (877-968-2473) or
online at www.westnile.ca.gov.
Claremont Public
Library expands hours
Beginning Tuesday, September 2, the
Claremont branch of the Los Angeles
County Library will restore its hours of
operation in order to provide additional
morning hours.
The librarys new hours are: Monday
and Tuesday, 1 to 8 p.m.; Wednesday
and Thursday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday
and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and
Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.
For more information regarding the
Claremont Library, call (909) 621-4902.
OUR TOWN
RENTALS
Office Space For Rent
EXECUTIVE office. Conven-
ient Claremont address. Newly
remodeled interior/exterior.
Fully furnished. 24/7 access.
Conference room. Phone/in-
ternet. Reserved parking. 909-
670-0600 ext.121.
VILLAGE office. Exceptional
building. Utilities, waiting
room, parking. 419 Yale Ave.
Weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to
4:30 p.m.
Apartment For Rent
CLAREMONT: Three bed-
room, two bathroom apart-
ment. $1600 monthly. $800
security deposit on approved
credit. 909-624-9958.
House For Rent
CLAREMONT, three bed-
room, one bathroom. Walk to
Village, park. Detached
garage, hardwood floors, fire-
place. $1795 monthly. Call
909-624-6547.
REAL ESTATE
Condo For Sale
$235,000-Two bedroom, two
bathroom condo is located on
the top floor. Claremont schools!
Upgrades include wood lami-
nate floors, granite counters and
newer custom cabinetry in
kitchen and bathrooms. Kitchen
appliances including refriger-
ator. Geoffhamill.com, 909-
621-0500.
Land For Sale
THIRTY-NINE acre self-suffi-
cient ranch, $193 monthly.
Secluded, quiet 6100-ft. north
Arizona ranch. Evergreen
trees, meadowland blend.
Sweeping ridge mountaintop,
valley views. Borders 640
acres of Federal woodlands.
Free well access, loam gar-
den soil, mild climate, camp-
ing and RV okay. $19,900,
$1990 dn, guaranteed financ-
ing. Pictures, maps, weather,
area information. 1st United
800-966-6690. (Cal-SCAN)
EMPLOYMENT
Help Wanted
DRIVERS: Start with our
training or continue your solid
career. You have options!
Company drivers, lease pur-
chase or owner operators
needed! 877-369-7091. cen-
t ral t ruckdri vi ngj obs. com.
(Cal-SCAN)
EMPLOYMENT
Help Wanted
TEAMS and solos. Midwest
and West Coast runs. Late
model equipment. Scheduled
home time. Excellent miles.
Paid practical miles. Direct
deposit. Paid vacation. Call
800-645-3748. (Cal-SCAN)
TRUCK drivers, obtain Class A-
CDL in two-and-a-half weeks.
Company sponsored training.
Also hiring recent truck school
graduates, experienced drivers.
Must be 21 or older. Call 866-
275-2349. (Cal-SCAN)
Student Ads
RESPONSIBLE CHS junior
willing to babysit, housesit,
petsit, dog walk and tutor.
Contact Shea at claremont-
babysitter@gmail.com.
RESPONSIBLE CHS senior.
Experienced, has transporta-
tion and references. All-
around helper with emphasis
on babysitting and pet care.
Chynna, 909-764-9088, 909-
621-3929.
HELP with yard work, organi-
zation, pet/house/baby sit-
ting, party clean-up and other
odd jobs. $5-$10 per hour.
Call 909-643-7111.
EXPERIENCED babysitter/
housesitter available for the
summer. Outgoing and respon-
sible. Natalee, 909-455-2557.
RESPONSIBLE babysitter or
errand girl, licensed with a ve-
hicle, able to handle tasks.
Lauren, 909-694-7988.
MARKETPLACE
Announcements
DID you know newspaper-
generated content is so valu-
able its taken and repeated,
condensed, broadcast,
tweeted, discussed, posted,
copied, edited and emailed
countless times throughout
the day by others? Discover
the power of newspaper ad-
vertising. For a free brochure
call 916-288-6011 or email
cecelia@cnpa.com. (Cal-SCAN)
DID you know seven in 10
Americans or 158 million US
adults read content from news-
paper media each week? Dis-
cover the power of newspaper
advertising. For a free brochure
call 916-288-6011 or email ce-
celia@cnpa.com. (Cal-SCAN)
DID you know that not only
does newspaper media reach
a huge audience, they also
reach an engaged audience?
Discover the power of news-
paper advertising. For a free
brochure call 916-288-6011
or email cecelia@cnpa.com.
(Cal-SCAN)
MARKETPLACE
Announcements
DID you know 144 million US
adults read a newspaper print
copy each week? Discover
the power of newspaper ad-
vertising. For a free brochure
call 916-288-6011 or email
cecelia@cnpa.com. (Cal-SCAN)
EEOICPA claim denied? Di-
agnosed with cancer or an-
other illness working for DOE
in US nuclear weapons pro-
gram? You may be entitled to
$150,000 to $400,000. Call
attorney Hugh Stephens 855-
957-2200. 2495 Main St.,
Suite 442, Buffalo, New York.
(Cal-SCAN)
PREGNANT? Considering
adoption? Call us first. Living
expenses, housing, medical
and continued support after-
wards. Choose adoptive fam-
ily of your choice. Call 24/7.
1-877-879-4709. (Cal-SCAN)
IF you or a loved one suffered
a stroke, heart attack or died
after using testosterone sup-
plements you may be entitled
to monetary damages. Call
877-884-5213. (Cal-SCAN)
Antiques
A barn and house full of an-
tiques, furniture and smalls.
Refinishing too! La Verne.
Kensoldenoddities.com. 909-
593-1846.
Donations
DONATE your car, truck or
boat to Heritage for the Blind.
Free three-day vacation, tax
deductible, free towing, all
paperwork taken care of.
888-902-6851. (Cal-SCAN)
Financial
REDUCE your past tax bill by
as much as 75 percent. Stop
levies, liens and wage gar-
nishments. Call the Tax Dr.
now to see if you qualify. 1-
800-498-1067.
ARE you in big trouble with
the IRS? Stop wage and
bank levies, liens and audits,
unfiled tax returns, payroll is-
sues and resolve tax debt
fast. Seen on CNN. A BBB.
Call 1-800-761-5395. (Cal-
SCAN)
IS your identity protected? It
is our promise to provide the
most comprehensive identity
theft prevention and re-
sponse products available!
Call today for a 30-day free
trial, 1-800-908-5194. (Cal-
SCAN)
DO you owe over $10,000 to
the IRS or State in back
taxes? Get tax relief now! Call
BlueTax, the nations full serv-
ice tax solution firm. 800-393-
6403. (Cal-SCAN)
MARKETPLACE
For Sale
MOVING, must sell: refriger-
ator, electric range, washer,
dryer, china cabinet, patio
table/chairs. Excellent condi-
tion, prices negotiable. 909-
625-5345.
BULLETINS
Business
DIRECTV starting at $24.95
monthly. Free three months
of HBO, Starz, Showtime and
Cinemax. Free receiver up-
grade! 2014 NFL Sunday
ticket included with select
packages. Some exclusions
apply. Call for details 1-800-
385-9017. (Cal-SCAN)
AVON: Earn extra income
with a new career! Sell from
home, work, online. $15
startup. For information call,
877-830-2916. (Cal-SCAN)
WORK your own hours. Deter-
mine your income. Own your
own medical alert distributor-
ship in your area. Small in-
vestment required. Call
844-225-1200. (Cal-SCAN)
DISH TV retailer. Starting at
$19.99 a month for 12
months and high speed inter-
net starting at $14.95 a month
(where available). Save! Ask
about same day installation!
Call now! 1-800-357-0810.
(Cal-SCAN)
Education
MEDICAL billing trainees
needed! Become a medical
office assistant! No experi-
ence needed! Online training
gets you job ready! High
school diploma/GED and PC
needed! 1-888-325-5168.
(Cal-SCAN)
BULLETINS
Health
BROKEN power wheelchair or
scooter? We will repair your
power wheelchair onsite. Call
for repair, maintenance or sales
for assistance with your scooter.
888-490-6446. (Cal-SCAN)
Lowest prices on health and
dental insurance. We have
the best rates from top com-
panies! Call now! 888-989-
4807. (Cal-SCAN)
SAFE Step Walk-In Tub alert
for seniors. Bathroom falls can
be fatal. Approved by Arthritis
Foundation. Therapeutic jets.
Less than four-inch step-in.
Wide door. Anti-slip floors.
American made. Installation in-
cluded. Call 800-799-4811 for
$750 off. (Cal-SCAN)
Hotlines
PROJECT Sister Sexual As-
sault Crisis Prevention Serv-
ices. If you have been
sexually assaulted or victim-
ized by child sexual abuse
and need help for yourself or
your children, call the 24 hot-
line 626-HELP (4357).
HOUSE of Ruth Domestic Vi-
olence Services. If you have
been abused or beaten by
your intimate partner and
need help for yourself or your
children, please call our 24
hour hotline, 988-5559.
NAMI HELPLINE National Al-
liance on Mental Illness,
Pomona Valley Chapter, pro-
vides information and referral
in a supportive spirit. Call any
day or time. 399-0305.
Personals
MEET singles right now! No
paid operators, just real people
like you. Browse greetings, ex-
change messages and con-
nect live. Try it free. Call now,
1-800-945-3392. (Cal-SCAN)
rentals..............20
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CLASSIFIEDS
Friday 08-29-14
909.621.4761
CONTACT US
1420 N Claremont Blvd. Suite 205B Claremont, CA 91711
Ph: 909.621.4761 Fax: 909.621.4072
Business Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Claremont COURIER Classifieds 20
MARKETPLACE
It's a Zoe TeBeau Estate Sale in Claremont!
517 W. 9th Street, Claremont
August 30-31
Saturday and Sunday
8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Beautiful furnishings and decorative accessories. The
home is full of wonderful antiques and dcor in the
American-German Primitive style. Large collection of
Flow Blue. Beautiful Middle Eastern rugs. Large book
collection 3000 plus titles with an emphasis on art,
artists and historical works. This was the home of a
professor of political philosophy at Scripps College and
Claremont Graduate University and his research li-
brary will be included. For pictures visit: www.Estate-
Sales.NET/estate-sales/CA/Claremont/91711/713499.
Claremont COURIER Classifieds/Friday, August 29, 2014 21
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
File No. 2014210644
The following person(s) is (are) doing business
as B And B Learn And Play, 135 East Arrow
Hwy, San Dimas, CA 91773. Registrant(s): Nur
Karina Bandek, 10470 Pepper St., Rancho Cuca-
monga, CA 91730.
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/ Nur Karina Bandek Title: Owner
This statement was filed with the Registrar-
Recorder/County Clerk of Los Angeles County
on 08/01/14.
NOTICE- In Accordance with subdivision (a) of
section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement gen-
erally 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 state-
ment pursuant to section 17913 other than a
change in the residence address of a registered
owner. A new Fictitious Business Name State-
ment must be filed before the expiration. Effec-
tive January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business
Name Statement must be accompanied by the Af-
fidavit Of Identity Form.
The filing of this statement does not of itself au-
thorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Busi-
ness Name in violation of the rights of another
under federal, state, or common law (see Section
14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).
PUBLISH: August 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2014
File No. 2014216886
as WFTW, WORD FOR THE WORLD,
PETER POPOFF MINISTRIES, PUFC,
WORD FOR THE WORLD MINISTRIES,
2058 N. Mills Avenue, Suite 356, Claremont, CA
91711-2812. Mailing address: 2095 W. Arrow
Route, Upland, CA 91786. Registrant(s): WORD
FOR THE WORLD COMPASSION CENTER,
INC., 2095 W. Arrow Route, Upland, CA 91786.
This business is conducted by a Corporation.
Registrant commenced to transact business under
the fictitious name or names listed above on
04/21/2014.
true and correct.
/s/ Nickolas Popoff Title: Vice President
on 08/06/14.
PUBLISH: August 15, 22, 29 and September 5, 2014
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER
ESTATE OF ESTHER J. RATINOFF
Case No. BP154592
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors,
contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise
be interested in the will or estate, or both, of ESTHER
J. RATINOFF
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has
been filed by Edward James Ratinoff in the Superior
Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.
THE PETITION FOR PROBATE re-
quests that Edward James Ratinoff be appointed as
personal representative to administer the estate of the
decedent.
THE PETITION requests the dece-
dent's will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate.
The will and any codicils are available for exam-
ination in the file kept by the court.
THE PETITION requests authority to
administer the estate under the Independent Ad-
ministration of Estates Act. (This authority will
allow the personal representative to take many ac-
tions without obtaining court approval. Before tak-
ing certain very important actions, however, the
personal representative will be required to give no-
tice to interested persons unless they have waived
notice or consented to the proposed action.) The in-
dependent 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 on Sept. 8, 2014 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 9
located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA90012.
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 appear-
ance 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 per-
sonal 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 Califor-
nia Probate Code.
Other California statutes and legal
authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You
may want to consult with an attorney knowledge-
able in California law.
YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept
by the court. If you are a person interested in the
estate, you may file with the court a Request for
Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an
inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any
petition or account as provided in Probate Code
section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form
is available from the court clerk.
Attorney for petitioner:
JULIET KANE ESQ
SBN274859
BUXBAUM & CHAKMAK
414 YALE AVE. STE K
CLAREMONT CA 91711
CN902577
Publish: August 22, 29 & September 5, 2014
File No. 2014213889
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as
PERSPECTIVE, 299 E. Foothill Blvd., San Dimas,
CA91773. Mailing address: 901 W. Olive Ave., Red-
lands, CA92373. Registrant(s): Margaretann Harri-
son, 901 W. Olive Ave., Redlands, CA92373.
Registrant commenced to transact business under the
fictitious name or names listed above on 07/14/2014.
I declare that all information in this statement is true
and correct.
/s/ Margaretann Harrison Title: Owner
Recorder/County Clerk of Los Angeles County on
08/05/14.
NOTICE- In Accordance with subdivision (a) of sec-
tion 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally ex-
pires 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. Anew Fictitious Business Name
Statement must be filed before the expiration. Effec-
tive January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Name
Statement must be accompanied by the Affidavit Of
Identity Form.
The filing of this statement does not of itself author-
ize 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: August 22, 29, September 5 and 12, 2014
File No. 2014236690
as SONS OF RECLAIM, 9565 C Ave, Suite F,
Hesperia, CA 92345, San Bernardino County.
Registrant(s): Dimas Macias Jr., 9565 C Ave,
Suite F, Hesperia, CA 92345.
Registrant has not yet commenced to transact
business under the fictitious business name or
names listed herein.
true and correct.
/s/ Dimas Macias Jr. Title: Owner
on 08/20/14.
File No. 2014225268
FEDERAL LOAN CONSOLIDATION CEN-
TER, 1021 Eclipse Way, Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA
91792. Registrant(s): Richard Castaneda, 1021
Eclipse Way, Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA91792.
and correct.
/s/ Richard Castaneda Title: Owner
08/13/14.
pires 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. Anew Fictitious Business Name
Statement must be filed before the expiration. Effec-
tive January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Name
Statement must be accompanied by the Affidavit Of
Identity Form.
The filing of this statement does not of itself author-
ize 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).
NOTICE OFLIEN SALE
StorQuest Claremont / Baseline
Notice is hereby given pursuant to the California Busi-
ness and Professional Codes #21700-21716, Section
2328 of the UCC of the Penal Code, Section 535, the
undersigned, StorQuest Self Storage Claremont /
Baseline, will sell at public sale by competitive bidding
the personal property of:
Bethany Garcia
Property to be sold: misc. household goods, furniture,
vehicles, clothes, toys, tools, boxes & contents.
Auctioneer Company: J. Michaels Auction, Inc. Auc-
tioneering Bond #142295787.
The sale will commence at 2:30 p.m. Friday, September
5, 2014 at StorQuest Self Storage Claremont / Base-
line, 454 W. Baseline Road, Claremont, CA 91711
Goods must be paid for in cash and removed at time of
sale. Sale is subject to cancellation in the event of set-
tlement between owner and obligated party.
Publish on August 22, 2014 and August 29, 2014
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE APN: 8720-015-
016 T.S. No. 007984-CAPursuant to CACivil Code
2923.3 NOTE: THERE IS ASUMMARYOF THE
INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT AT-
TACHED IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY
OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A
DEED OF TRUST, DATED 1/13/2005. 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 ALAWYER On
9/5/2014 at 11:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP., as
duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of
Trust recorded 1/18/2005, as Instrument No. 05
0115121, of Official Records in the office of the
County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of
CALIFORNIA executed by: PENNY RUTH
TURNER, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN WILL
SELLAT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BID-
DER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN
ON ASTATE OR NATIONAL BANK, ACHECK
DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT
UNION, OR ACHECK DRAWN BYASTATE OR
FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIA-
TION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS
BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE
FINANCIALCODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO
BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: By the fountain lo-
cated at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA91766
all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held
by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situ-
ated in said County and State described as: AS
MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED
OF TRUST The street address and other common
designation, if any, of the real property described
above is purported to be: 20941 DIVONNE DR
WALNUT, CALIFORNIA91789 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 held, but with-
out covenant or warranty, express or implied, re-
garding title, possession, condition, or
encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses
of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed
of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the
note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total
amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation se-
cured by the property to be sold and reasonable esti-
mated costs, expenses and advances at the time of
the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is:
$475,014.16 If the Trustee is unable to convey title
for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and ex-
clusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to
the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no
further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of
Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the un-
dersigned a written Declaration of Default and De-
mand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and
Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice
of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the
county where the real property is located. NOTICE
TO POTENTIALBIDDERS: 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 jun-
ior 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 out-
standing liens that may exist on this property by con-
tacting 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 re-
sources, 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 mort-
gagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to
Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law
requires that information about trustee sale post-
ponements be made available to you and to the pub-
lic, 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 or visit this Internet Web site
WWW.LPSASAP.COM, using the file number as-
signed to this case 007984-CA. Information about
postponements that are very short in duration or that
occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not im-
mediately 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. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (714) 730-
2727 Date: 8/1/2014 Date Executed: CLEAR
RECON CORP. ,Authorized Signature CLEAR
RECON CORP. 4375 Jutland Drive Suite 200 San
Diego, California 92117 A-4476217 08/15/2014,
08/22/2014, 08/29/2014
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER
ESTATE OF DAVID NICHOLAS BRONDAR-
BIT, AKADAVID BRONDARBIT
CASE NO. BP150730
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent cred-
itors, and persons who may otherwise be interested
in the will or estate, or both, of DAVID NICHOLAS
BRONDARBIT, AKADAVE BRONDARBIT:
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by
JULIE HARRISON in the Superior Court of Cali-
fornia, County of Los Angeles.
THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that
JULIE HARRISON be appointed as personal repre-
sentative 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 Es-
tates Act. (This authority will allow the personal rep-
resentative 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: September 10, 2014 Time: 8:30 in Dept.: 29
Room: located at:
Superior Court Of California,
County Of Los Angeles,
111 North Hill Street
Los Angeles, CA90012
Stanley Mosk Courthouse
IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you
should appear at the hearing and state your objec-
tions or file written objections with the court before
the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or
by your attorney.
IF YOU ARE ACREDITOR or a CONTINGENT
CREDITOR OF THE DECEDENT, you must file
your claim with the court and mail a copy to the per-
sonal 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 repre-
sentative, as defined in section 58 (b) of the Califor-
nia 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 knowledge-
able in California law.
YOU MAYEXAMINE THE FILE KEPT BYTHE
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 ap-
praisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as
provided in Probate Code section 1250. ARequest for
Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.
Petitioner:
Julie Harrison
1470 N. Pinebrook Ave.
Upland, CA91786
909-931-4922
Publish: August 15, 22 and 29, 2014
NOTICE OFPETITION TO ADMINISTER
ESTATE OFCHARLES E. HUNTER
CASE NO. BP150731
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent credi-
tors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in
the will or estate, or both, of CHARLES E. HUNTER:
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by
ELEANOR ARIZMENDI in the Superior Court of
California, County of Los Angeles.
THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that
ELEANOR ARIZMENDI be appointed as personal
representative to administer the estate of the decedent.
The PETITION requests authority to administer the
estate under the Independent Administration of Estates
Act. (This authority will allow the personal represen-
tative to take many actions without obtaining court ap-
proval. 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.
AHEARING ON THE PETITION WILLBE HELD
IN THIS COURT AS FOLLOWS:
Date: September 18, 2014 Time: 8:30 a.m. in Dept.: 29
Room: located at:
Superior Court Of California,
County Of Los Angeles,
111 North Hill Street
Los Angeles, CA90012
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 hear-
ing. Your appearance may be in person or by your at-
torney.
IF YOU ARE ACREDITOR or a CONTINGENT
CREDITOR OF THE DECEDENT, you must file
your claim with the court and mail a copy to the per-
sonal 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 per-
sonal 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 Cali-
fornia law.
YOU MAYEXAMINE THE FILE KEPT BYTHE
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 ap-
praisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as
provided in Probate Code section 1250. ARequest for
Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.
Petitioner:
Eleanor Arizmendi, In Pro Per
3303 South Archibald Ave., #19
Ontario, CA 91761
626-862-1351
Publish: August 29, September 5 and 12, 2014
TSG No.: 8431633 TS No.: CA1400258693
FHA/VA/PMI No.: APN: 8322-005-016 Prop-
erty Address: 865 DRAKE AVENUE CLARE-
MONT, CA 91711 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S
SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A
DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/12/2007. UN-
LESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT
YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A
PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLA-
NATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PRO-
CEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD
CONTACT A LAWYER. On 09/18/2014 at
10:00 A.M., First American Title Insurance
Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and
pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded
10/17/2007, as Instrument No. 20072363677,
in book , page , , of Official Records in the of-
fice of the County Recorder of LOS ANGE-
LES County, State of California. Executed by:
FERNANDO FLORES, A SINGLE MAN,
AND LORRAINE CALVILLO, A SINGLE
WOMAN, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUC-
TION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH,
CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or
other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b),
(Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the
United States) Behind the fountain located in
Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza,
Pomona CA All right, title and interest con-
veyed to and now held by it under said Deed of
Trust in the property situated in said County
and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DE-
SCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED
DEED OF TRUST APN# 8322-005-016 The
street address and other common designation,
if any, of the real property described above is
purported to be: 865 DRAKE AVENUE,
CLAREMONT, CA 91711 he undersigned
Trustee disclaims any liability for any incor-
rectness of the street address and other common
designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale
will be made, but without covenant or warranty,
expressed or implied, regarding title, posses-
sion, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining
principal sum of the note(s) secured by said
Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as pro-
vided in said note(s), advances, under the
terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and
expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts cre-
ated by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of
the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by
the property to be sold and reasonable esti-
mated costs, expenses and advances at the time
of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is
$386,291.03. The beneficiary under said Deed
of Trust has deposited all documents evidenc-
ing the obligations secured by the Deed of
Trust and has declared all sums secured
thereby immediately due and payable, and has
caused a written Notice of Default and Election
to Sell to be executed. The undersigned caused
said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to
be recorded in the County where the real prop-
erty is located. 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 sen-
ior to the lien being auctioned off, before you
can receive clear title to the property. You are
encouraged to investigate the existence, prior-
ity, 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 in-
formation. If you consult either of these re-
sources, 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 Cali-
fornia Civil Code. The law requires that infor-
mation 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 (916)939-0772 or visit this Internet
Web http://search.nationwideposting.com/prop-
ertySearchTerms.aspx, using the file number as-
signed to this case CA1400258693 Information
about postponements that are very short in dura-
tion or that occur close in time to the scheduled
sale may not immediately be reflected in the tele-
phone information or on the Internet Web site.
The best way to verify postponement informa-
tion is to attend the scheduled sale. If the sale is
set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale
shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit
paid. The Purchaser shall have no further re-
course against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or
the Mortgagees attorney. Date: First American
Title Insurance Company 5 First American Way
Santa Ana CA 92707 First American Title In-
surance Company MAY BE ACTING AS A
DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO
COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION
OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT
PURPOSE FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFOR-
MATION PLEASE CALL (916)939-
0772NPP0235079 To: CLAREMONT
COURIER 08/29/2014, 09/05/2014,
09/12/2014
legalads@claremont-courier.com 909.621.4761
LEGAL TENDER
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE APN: 8281-030-031
T.S. No. 015130-CAPursuant to CACivil Code 2923.3
NOTE: THERE IS ASUMMARYOF THE INFOR-
MATION IN THIS DOCUMENTATTACHED IM-
PORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER:
YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF
TRUST, DATED 10/4/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE
ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT
MAYBESOLDATAPUBLICSALE. IFYOUNEED
AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE
PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD
CONTACTALAWYER On 9/11/2014 at 9:00 AM,
CLEAR RECON CORP., as duly appointed trustee
under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded
10/12/2005, as Instrument No. 05 2453573, of Official
Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los An-
geles County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by:
SARAH M LIM, ASINGLE WOMAN WILLSELL
AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER
FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A
STATE OR NATIONALBANK, ACHECK DRAWN
BYASTATE OR FEDERALCREDITUNION, OR A
CHECKDRAWNBYASTATEORFEDERALSAV-
INGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS AS-
SOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN
SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIALCODE AND
AUTHORIZEDTODOBUSINESSINTHISSTATE:
VINEYARDBALLROOM, DOUBLETREEHOTEL
LOS ANGELES - NORWALK, 13111 SYCAMORE
DRIVE, NORWALK, CA90650 all right, title and in-
terest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed
of Trust in the property situated in said County and State
described as: AS MORE FULLYDESCRIBED ON
SAID DEED OF TRUSTThe street address and other
common designation, if any, of the real property de-
scribed above is purported to be: 24365 DARRIN DR
DIAMOND BAR, CA91765 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 held, but without covenant or
warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession,
condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and
expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said
Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of
the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total
amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured
bythepropertytobesoldandreasonableestimatedcosts,
expenses and advances at the time of the initial publica-
tion of the Notice of Sale is: $580,065.99 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 havenofurther recourse. Thebeneficiaryunder said
Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the
undersigned a written Declaration of Default and De-
mand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Elec-
tion to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of
Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county
where the real property is located. NOTICE TO PO-
TENTIAL 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
bebiddingonalien, not onthepropertyitself. Placingthe
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 encour-
aged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of out-
standing liens that may exist on this property by
contacting the county recorder's office or a title insur-
ance company, either of which may charge you a fee for
this information. If you consult either of these resources,
youshouldbeawarethat thesamelender mayholdmore
than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NO-
TICE TO PROPERTYOWNER: 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 post-
ponements 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 (800) 280-2832 or visit this
Internet Web site WWW.AUCTION.COM, using the
file number assigned to this case 015130-CA. Informa-
tion 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 post-
ponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.
FOR SALES INFORMATION: (800) 280-2832 Date:
8/4/2014Date Executed: CLEARRECONCORP. ,Au-
thorized Signature CLEAR RECON CORP. 4375 Jut-
land Drive Suite 200 San Diego, California 92117
A-4476545 08/15/2014, 08/22/2014, 08/29/2014
File No. 2014219564
as BOTTEGA 25, 530 W. First Street, Clare-
mont, CA91711. Registrant(s): Brenda Ricciardi,
2637 N. Mountain Ave., Claremont, CA 91711.
Registrant has not yet commenced to transact business
under the fictitious business name or names listed herein.
true and correct.
/s/ Brenda Ricciardi Title: Owner
on 08/08/14.
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 pro-
vided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it ex-
pires 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. Anew
Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed be-
fore the expiration. Effective January 1, 2014, the Ficti-
tious Business Name Statement must be accompanied
by the Affidavit Of Identity Form.
PUBLISH: August 15, 22, 29 and September 5, 2014
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE
(UCC Sec. 6105)
Escrow No. 1003365-SP
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale is
about to be made. The name(s) and business ad-
dress(es) of the seller(s) are: THAI PASSION,
INC, 23415 GOLDEN SPRINGS DR, DIA-
MOND BAR, CA 91765
Doing business as: THAI PASSION BBQ
All other business name(s) and address(es) used
by the seller(s) within the past three years, as
stated by the seller(s), is/are: NONE
The location in California of the Chief Executive
Office of the Seller(s) is: NONE
The name(s) and business address of the buyer(s)
is/are: JIANGANG SHEN, 2502 DOUBLETREE
LN, ROWLAND HEIGHTS, CA 91748
The assets being sold are generally described as:
FURNITURE, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT,
TRADENAME, GOODWILL, LEASEHOLD
INTEREST & IMPROVEMENT, COVENANT
NOT TO COMPETE and are located at: 23415
GOLDEN SPRINGS DR, DIAMOND BAR, CA
91765
The bulk sale is intended to be consummated at
the office of: GLOBAL ESCROW SERVICES
INC, 19267 COLIMA RD STE L, ROWLAND
HEIGHTS CA 91748 and the anticipated sale
date is SEPTEMBER 17, 2014
The bulk sale is subject to California Uniform
Commercial Code Section 6106.2.
[If the sale is subject to Sec. 6106.2, the follow-
ing information must be provided.] The name and
address of the person with whom claims may be
filed is: GLOBAL ESCROW SERVICES INC,
19267 COLIMA RD STE L, ROWLAND
HEIGHTS CA 91748 and the last day for filing
claims by any creditor shall be SEPTEMBER 16,
2014, which is the business day before the antic-
ipated sale date specified above.
Dated: 8/25/2014
JIANGANG SHEN, Buyer(s)
LA1451518 CLAREMONT COURIER 8/29/14
File No. 2014242035
as PAINT AND PADDLE, 218 Foothill Blvd.,
Claremont, CA 91711. Mailing address: 1746
Vallejo Way, Upland, CA 91784. Registrant(s):
Michelle Flint, 1746 Vallejo Way, Upland, CA
91784.
Registrant commenced to transact business under
the fictitious name or names listed above on
08/26/2014.
true and correct.
/s/ Michelle Flint Title: Owner
on 08/26/14.
PUBLISH: August 29, September 5, 12 and 19,
2014
File No. 2014227303
CALIFORNIA DREAMZZZ, 2236 S. Garey
Ave., Pomona, CA91766. Registrants: Michelle Zu-
niga, 22801 Allies Pl. #3, Moreno Valley, CA92553.
Juan Carlos Murga, 1404 N. Euclid Ave., Ontario,
CA91762
This business is conducted by a General Partnership.
Registrant has not yet commenced to transact busi-
ness under the fictitious business name or names
listed herein.
and correct.
/s/ Michelle Zuniga Title: Partner
08/14/14.
section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement gener-
ally 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 sec-
tion 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. Anew Fictitious Busi-
ness Name Statement must be filed before the expi-
ration. Effective January 1, 2014, the Fictitious
Business Name Statement must be accompanied by
the Affidavit Of Identity Form.
thorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business
Name in violation of the rights of another under fed-
eral, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et
seq., Business and Professions Code).
PUBLISH: August 29, September 5, 12 and 19,
2014
File No. 2014237799
as BOON COMPANION, 145 Harvard Avenue,
Claremont, CA 91711. Registrant(s): WORLD
OF TOYS AND HOBBIES INC., 145 Harvard
Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711.
This business is conducted by a Corporation.
true and correct.
/s/ John Peltekci Title: Officer/Vice President
ThisstatementwasfiledwiththeRegistrar-Recorder/County
Clerk of Los Angeles County on 08/21/14.
pires 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.
Anew Fictitious Business Name Statement must be
filed before the expiration. Effective January 1, 2014,
the Fictitious Business Name Statement must be ac-
companied by the Affidavit Of Identity Form.
The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize
the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in
violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or
common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and
Professions Code).
PUBLISH: August 29, September 5, 12 and 19, 2014
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LEGAL TENDER
NOTICE OF SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to the Claremont Municipal Code, that Mau-
reen Aldridge, Executive Director of the Claremont Chamber of Commerce, has peti-
tioned for approval of a Special Event Permit (#14-SEP06) for the annual Village Venture
Street Faire. The street faire will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2014, between the
hours of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 pm. The event will require the closure of streets within the
Claremont Village area as indicated on the associated map. The effected streets will be
closed between the hours of 5:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., on the day of the event.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Director of Community Development has de-
termined that this proposal is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) in accordance with Chapter 3 of Claremonts Local Guidelines for Implement-
ing CEQA (2012). This is exempt because the Special Event is of a short duration (ap-
proximately 14 hours) and will not create long-term physical impacts to the City of
Claremont. Therefore, no further environmental review is necessary.
The public review period for this application will conclude on Monday, September 8,
2014. All interested persons are directed to contact Associate Planner Joanne Hwang,
Department of Community Development Planning Division, 207 Harvard Avenue, or
by calling (909) 399-5353 for further information.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
CITY OF CLAREMONT
Publish: August 29, 2014
2014 VILLAGE VENTURE MAP
909-621-5626
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and professional staff provides affordable non-medical home care serv-
ice, tailored care for our elderly clients, including personal hygiene,
Alzheimer & dementia care, meal prep, bathing and light house keeping.
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CONTACT US
1420 N Claremont Blvd. Suite 205B Claremont, CA 91711
Ph: 909.621.4761 Fax: 909.621.4072
Business Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Acoustical
QUALITY Interiors. Acousti-
cal contractor, specializing in
acoustic removal, texture,
painting, acoustic re-spray
and drywall repairs.
Lic.602916. 909-624-8177.
AC/Heating
STEVES HEATING
& Air Conditioning
Serving your area for over
25 years. Repairs all
makes/models. Free
service call with repair.
Free estimate on new units.
MC/Visa. 100 percent
financing. Senior discounts.
Lic.744873
909-985-5254
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Free Service Call with Repair
Only $69.50 diagnostic fee
without repair
We repair all brands
SCE Quality Installation
Approved
Great Prices
Friendly Service
909-398-1208
www.novellcustom.com
Lic.958830
Art Lessons
VISUAL artist available for art
and design lessons at our stu-
dio in Upland, CA. Children
and adults. Classes and work-
shops also available. 511 Art
Studio. 909-241-2131.
Bathroom Remodeling
A Bath-Brite
authorized dealer.
Bathtubs and sinks.
Showers, tile, countertops.
Refinish - Reglaze - Restore
Porcelain, ceramic,
fiberglass.
Quick and affordable.
Please call 909-945-7775.
www.bath-brite.com
Caregiver
EXPERIENCED, mature care-
giver for hire. Live-in or live-
out. Private, long-term care.
Great references. Joann, 909-
568-4635.
Carpentry
SEMI-RETIRED rough to
finish remodeler. Kitchens,
porches, doors, decks, fences,
painting. Lots more! Paul,
909-919-3315.
Cabinet Refacing
Custom Cabinets-
Entertainment Centers-
Fireplace Mantles-
Molding and more.
Lic#900656.
References available.
Free estimates.
909-262-3144
Carpet Service
ANDERSON Carpet Service.
Claremont resident serving
Claremont since 1985. Power-
ful truck mounted cleaning
units. Expert carpet repairs
and stretching. Senior dis-
counts. 24-hour emergency
water damage service. Please
call 909-621-1182.
ED EY The Carpet Guy. Car-
pet repairs and re-stretching.
Claremont resident. Free es-
timates. 909-621-1867.
Childcare
YEAR-ROUND program. In-
fant to 12 years. Meals pro-
vided. Monday through Fri-
day, 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Lic.198017727. 909-477-0930.
Chimney Sweep
Quality Fireplace
& BBQ
Chimney sweeping.
Complete fireplace,
woodstove installation,
service and repair.
Spark arrestor supply
and installation.
Call 909-920-6600
392 N. 2nd Ave., Upland
Gash Chimney Sweep
Dust free chimney
cleaning. Repairs, chimney
covers, spark arrestors,
masonry and dampers.
BBB. Please call
909-467-9212.
Concrete
JDC CONCRETE
909-624-9000
Driveways/walkways, block
walls, pavers, bricks,
stone veneer,
concrete staining, drainage.
Lic.894245 C8, C29.
ADVANCED
DON DAVIES
Veteran, Mt. Sac, Cal Poly
Stamped, broom,
color finishes.
Slate, flagstone, planters,
walls and walkways.
Call 909-599-9530 now
Cell 626-428-1691
Claremont area
30 years!
Lic.323243
Contractor
ADVANCED
DON DAVIES
Veteran
New and repairs.
909-599-9530
Serving Claremont
for 30 years!
Lic.323243
WENGER Construction. 25
years experience. Cabinetry,
doors, electrical, drywall, crown
molding. Lic.707381. Compet-
itive pricing! 951-640-6616.
Contractor
PPS General Contractor.
Kitchen and bathroom remod-
eling. Flooring, windows, elec-
trical and plumbing. Serving
Claremont for 25 years.
Lic.846995. 951-237-1547.
KOGEMAN
CONSTRUCTION
Room additions.
Kitchen/bath remodeling.
Custom cabinets.
Residential/commercial.
909-946-8664
Lic.B710309
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Cooking
Fresh Healthy Food
Personal Chef
Special Diets
Tasty Party Fare
Cooking Classes
Private Lessons
www.LotsaFlavor.com
Chef Linda Heilpern
909-625-9194
Counseling
"INNER Child Healing" with
Joanne Dinsmore, author of
Pathways to the Healing Arts,
having trained at the John
Bradshaw Center. Has spe-
cialized for 20 years in this
creative unique process for
healing the past. Its never to
late to rediscover your true
self, path and purpose. Call
909-946-9098. Visit American
Institute of the Healing
Arts.com for all other services.
Drywall
THOR McAndrew Construc-
tion. Drywall repair and in-
stallation. Interior plaster re-
pair. Free estimates. CA
Lic.742776. Please call 909-
816-8467. ThorDrywall.com.
Electrician
Haydens Services Inc.
Since 1978
Bonded * Insured
No job too big or small!
Old home rewiring specialist.
24-hour emergency service.
909-982-8910
* Senior Discount *
Lic.359145
CALL Lou. Flush lights, service
changes, repairs, service calls,
outdoor lighting and room addi-
tions. Lic.258436. Call 909-
241-7671, 909-949-8230.
Electrician
SPARKS ELECTRIC
Local electrician for all your
electrician needs!
909-946-8887
Lic.922000
MOR ELECTRIC &
HANDYMAN SERVICES
Free estimates
and senior discounts.
909-989-3454
Residential * Industrial *
Commercial. We do it all.
24/7 emergency services.
Reasonable and reliable.
Lic.400-990
30 years experience.
Serving Claremont
Since 1995. Residential,
Commercial.
Recessed lighting and
design, breaker replacement,
service panel upgrades,
ceiling fans, troubleshooting,
landscape lighting, rewires
and LED lighting. Free
estimates. 24-hours emer-
gency service. References.
909-900-8930
909-626-2242
Lic.806149
Fences & Gates
ADVANCED
DON DAVIES
Veteran
New, repairs.
ONE CALL DOES IT ALL!
909-599-9530
Cell: 626-428-1691
Lic.323243
Fictitious Name
A FICTITIOUS Business
Name Statement (D.B.A.) is
required if you're in business.
You are required to file and
publish a DBA in the local
newspaper. You must renew
your FBNS every five (5)
years. You must file and re-
publish if any changes have
been made to your business. If
your business is located in LA
COUNTY, The COURIER will
help you file your FBNS with
L.A. County Clerk, publish the
statement and provide you
with proof of publication. Fees
start at $26 to the County and
$95.00 to the Courier. Notary
Public available to help nota-
rize your Affidavit Of Identity
for your FBNS for an addi-
tional fee. Claremont
COURIER: 1420 N. Clare-
mont Blvd., Suite 205B, Clare-
mont. Call Vickie, 621-4761.
Furniture Restoration
KEN'S Olden Oddities.com.
Taking the time to care for
Courier readers complete
restoration needs since 1965.
La Verne. Call 909-593-1846.
Gardening
THAI'S Gardening Service.
Maintenance: Weekly, bi-
weekly, monthly. Sprinkler sys-
tem repair, installation. Gen-
eral cleanup, planting flowers,
new lawn. Free estimates. Ex-
tra work: Floor and stair instal-
lation. 909-389-8338.
Eco-friendly landscaping.
We will get you a $3000
grant to remove your lawn!
Why mow when you can
grow? From the creators of
The Pomona College
Organic Farm.
Specializing in native
and edible landscapes.
909-398-1235
www.naturalearthla.com
Lic.919825
*$2 sq. ft. rebate*
MANUELS Garden Service.
General cleanup. Lawn mainte-
nance, bush trimming, general
maintenance, tree trimming and
removal. Low prices and free
estimates. Please call 909-391-
3495 or 909-239-3979.
Garden Maintenance
Hand-pull weeding, mowing,
trimming, sprinkler work,
monthly service, cleanups
and junk removal.
Free estimates.
David, 909-374-1583
Girl Friday
EXPERIENCED pet-sitter
available. Five plus years car-
ing for animals of all varieties.
Yard care, mail pickup and
dog walking also available.
Call Kristen 909-261-3099.
I'M here to help! Housekeep-
ing, shopping, errands. Senior,
pet, house sitting. Jenny Jones,
909-626-0027, anytime!
DOTWill Do It!
A full-service
errand busi-
ness. Dorothy
"Dot" Sheehy.
909-621-9115
or 909-782-2885. dotwilldoit.com.
Call Working Girls Girlfriend.
Customized services with you
in mind. Light housekeeping,
local errands, light gardening,
dog walking, grocery shop-
ping and food preparation.
Reasonable rates. Free con-
sultation, 909-418-4388.
Handyman
SMALL repair jobs, fencing,
gates, brick block, concrete
cutting, breaking and repair.
25 years in Claremont. Paul,
909-753-5360.
A-HANDYMAN
New and Repairs
Inside, outside, small,
large, home, garage, yard.
ONE CALL DOES IT ALL!
909-599-9530
Cell: 626-428-1691
Lic.323243
30 years experience!
Claremont area.
Handyman
Claremont
Handyman Service
Carpentry, repairs,
gates, lighting,
small painting projects.
Odd jobs welcome!
Free consultations.
909-921-6334
HOME Repair by Ken. Local
for 11 years. We can get it
done for you! 909-374-0373.
ODD jobs, small repairs, low
prices. Jim, 951-264-2898.
Hauling
SAMEDAY-HAULAWAY
Free estimates.
Senior discount!
WE HAUL IT ALL CHARLIE!
909-382-1210
626-383-1442
sameday-haulaway.com
ADVANCED
DON DAVIES
Same Day
One call does it all!
Garage, yard, home,
moving!
909-599-9530
Heath and Healing
"HOUSE Calls for Healing"
are offered by Joanne Dins-
more, owner of the American
Institute of the Healing Arts,
author of Pathways to the
Healing Arts, hypnotherapist
and certified arthritis exercise
instructor by the Arthritis
Foundation. Please visit our
website: American Institute of
the Healing Arts.com for in-
formation on this health pro-
gram and other services or
call 909-946-9098.
House Cleaning
20 YEARS experience. Free es-
timates. Excellent references.
Tailored to your individual
needs. Senior care, day or night.
Call Lupe, 909-452-1086.
Established, upbeat,
licensed house cleaning
service. Specializing in
larger homes. Organic
cleaning supplies used.
26 years of experience.
Jeanette 909-224-1180,
909-946-7475.
CAROUSEL Quality Cleaning.
Family owned for 25 years. Li-
censed. Bonded. Senior rates.
Trained professional services
including: baseboards, ovens,
windows. Hauling. Move in/out.
In home care. House/pet sit-
ting. 10 percent discount to
Claremont College faculty.
Robyn, 909-621-3929.
Shirley's Cleaning Service
28 years in business.
Office/residential
No job too small.
Free estimates.
We do spring cleaning!
909-730-8564
Irrigation
Since 1978
Bonded * Insured
24-hour emergency
service.
909-982-8910
* Senior discount *
Lic.359145
SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
INSTALLATIONS
EXPERT REPAIRS
DRIP SYSTEM
SPECIALISTS
C.F.PRIVETT, LIC.557151
909-621-5388
ADVANCED
DON DAVIES
Veteran, Mt. Sac, Cal Poly
New, repairs. Professional.
All sprinkler repairs.
Call 909-599-9530 Now
Cell: 626-428-1691
Expert Repairs
Retrofit Experts
Ask us how to save water.
Allen Cantrall Landscape
909-224-3327
Lic.861685
Serving the Area
Since 1983
Landscaping
Dale's Tree &
Landscape Services
Pruning, removal, planting,
irrigation and yard cleanup.
909-982-5794
Lic#753381
GREENWOOD
LANDSCAPING CO.
Landscaping contractor for
complete landscaping,
irrigation, drainage,
designing and gardening.
Lic.520496
909-621-7770
Drought Tolerant and Cali-
fornia Native Design
Water Conserving Irrigation
Lighting and Maintenance
Allen Cantrall Landscape
909-224-3327
Lic.861685
Serving the Area
Since 1983
ADVANCED DON DAVIES
Mt. Sac, Cal Poly
New, refurbish or repair.
Design, drainage, concrete,
slate, flagstone, lighting, irri-
gation, decomposed granite.
909-599-9530
Cell: 626-428-1691
Claremont area 30 years!
Lic.323243
DLS Landscaping and De-
sign. Claremont native spe-
cializing in drought tolerant
landscaping, drip systems
and lighting. Artistic solu-
tions for the future. Over 35
years experience. Call:
909-225-8855, 909-982-
5965. Lic.585007.
Landscaping
DANS GARDENING
SERVICE
Sprinklers installed, re-
paired. Clean-up, hauling.
Sod, seed, planting,
lighting, drainage.
Free written estimates.
Insured. References.
Since 1977. Lic.508671.
Please call 909-989-1515
Eco-friendly landscaping.
We will get you a $3000
grant to remove your lawn!
Why mow when you can
grow? From the creators of
The Pomona College
Organic Farm.
Specializing in native
and edible landscapes.
909-398-1235
www.naturalearthla.com
Lic.919825
*$2 sq. ft. rebate*
Learn Japanese
TAUGHT by Sumi Ohtani
at the Claremont Forum in
the Packing House. Mon-
day, Tuesday, Wednesday
afternoons/eveni ngs. Al l
l evel s welcome. Excellent
brain exercise for seniors!
909-626-3066.
Martial Arts
KIDS Kung Fu $99/nine
weeks, uniform half-off! Back
to school special. 909-447-
5654. WeiTuoAcademy.com.
Painting
ACE SEVIER PAINTING
Interior/Exterior
BONDED and INSURED
Many references.
Claremont resident.
35 years experience.
Lic.315050
Please call: 909-624-5080,
909-596-4095.
D&D Custom Painting.
Bonded. Lic.423346. Resi-
dential, commercial. Interior
or exterior. Free estimates.
909-982-8024.
COLLINS Painting & Con-
struction Company, LLC. In-
terior, exterior. Residential
and commercial. Contractors
Lic.384597. 909-985-8484.
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
STEVE LOPEZ
PAINTING
Extensive preparation.
Indoor, outdoor, cabinets.
Offering odorless green
solution. 33-year master.
Lic.542552
Please call
909-989-9786
AFFORDABLE. Traditional or
green options. Custom work.
No job too big or too small. 20
years of Claremont resident
referrals. Free estimates.
Lic.721041. 909-228-4256.
www.vjpaint.com.
RESIDENTIAL/Commercial.
Quality work at reasonable
prices. Free estimates.
Lic.541469. 909-622-7994.
Patio & Decks
ADVANCED DON DAVIES
New, refurbish and repair.
Concrete, masonry, lighting,
planters and retaining walls.
909-599-9530
Cell: 626-428-1691
Claremont area 30 years!
Lic.323243
Pet Care
EXPERIENCED house/pet sit-
ter. Will provide loving care for
house/pets in exchange for ac-
commodations. Two week min-
imum and long term. Retired
former resident. Email Kather-
ine, pieplace@boreal.org.
CANINE Wellness Therapeu-
tics. Therapeutic, immune-
enhancing canine massage.
Canine athletes, arthritic
seniors, postsurgical healing,
anxiety issues. Certified therapist.
massagefordogs@yahoo.com.
626-825-1662.
Plastering & Stucco
PLASTERING by Thomas.
Stucco and drywall repair
specialist. Licensed home
improvement. Contractor
Lic.614648. 909-984-6161.
www.wall-doctor.com.
Pools
Carr Pools
Family owned/operated
Claremont natives
Over 10 years experience
Dependable Timely Efficient
Tablets/filter
cleans included.
909-624-5648
Plumbing
RENES Plumbing and AC. All
types residential repairs,
HVAC, new installation, re-
pairs. Prices to fit the working
familys budget. Lic.454443.
Insured professional service.
909-593-1175.
EXCEL PLUMBING
Family owned and operated.
30 plus years experience.
Expert plumbing repairs and
drain cleaning. Water
heaters, faucets, sinks,
toilets, disposals,
under slab lead detection,
sewer video inspection.
Licensed, bonded and
insured. Lic.917874.
909-945-1995
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 *
Since 1978
Bonded * Insured
NO JOB TOO BIG
OR SMALL!
24-hour emergency service.
909-982-8910
* Senior discount *
Lic.359145
Roofing
GORDON Perry Roofing.
Reroofing, repairs of all types.
Free estimates. Quality work.
Lic.C39588976. 909-944-3884.
DOMINICS Roofing. Resi-
dential roofing and repairs.
Free estimates. Lic.732789.
Call Dominic, 951-212-9384.
Sprinklers & Repair
ADVANCED
DON DAVIES
Veteran
Mt. Sac, Cal Poly
New, repairs. Professional.
All sprinkler repairs.
Call 909-599-9530 now
Cell: 626-428-1691
DURUSSEL Sprinklers. Install,
repair, automate. Since 1982.
Free estimates. Lic.540042.
Call 909-982-1604.
Sprinklers & Repair
WASTING WATER?
Poor Coverage?
Sprinkler repair.
Installations
and modifications.
C.F. Privett
909-621-5388
Lic.557151
Tile
MASTER tile layer. Quick
and clean. Stone and gran-
ite work. Residential, com-
mercial. Lic.830249. Ray,
909-731-3511.
Regrout, clean, seal, color
grout. 909-880-9719, 1-888-
764-7688.
Tree Care
BAUER TREE CARE
40 plus years
in Claremont.
Pruning of your small
and medium perennials.
909-624-8238
www.bauertreecare.com
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.
Lic.#836027. 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
Upholstery
PINK UPHOLSTERY
48 years of experience. Up to
30 percent discount on fabric.
Free pickup and delivery.
Please call 909-597-6613.
Weed Abatement
JOHNNY'S Tree Service.
Weed abatement/land clear-
ing. Disking and mowing.
Please call 909-946-1123,
951-522-0992. Lic.270275.
TIRED of dealing with weed
problems on your lot or field?
Help control the problem in
an environmentally safe
manner. To receive loads of
quality wood chips. Please
call 909-214-6773. Tom Day
Tree Service.
ADVANCED
DON DAVIES
Veteran
Weed eating, mowing,
tractor fields,
manual slopes, hauling.
909-599-9530
Cell: 626-428-1691
Window Washing
NACHOS Window Cleaning.
For window washing, call na-
cho, 909-816-2435. Free es-
timates, satisfaction guaran-
teed. Number one in LA
County.
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Over half acre lot in a serene setting with patio and
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120 HOPE ST., CLAREMONT
PREMIUM UPSCALE VILLAGE WALK
END-UNIT TOWNHOME - $550,000
Newly built in 2007, best oriented townhome in
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Light-filled floor plan features three bedrooms
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674 Delaware Drive, Claremont
PRESTIGIOUS TOWNE RANCH
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Custom built residence by C. Franz. New custom
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plan. Convenient to park, schools and shopping.
Spacious living room with fireplace and separate
dining room. Kitchen with eating nook. Seller be-
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NORTHEAST CLAREMONT VACANT
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One of the few lots left to build your custom dream
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HISTORIC SPANISH STYLE HOME IN PRIME
NORTHEAST CLAREMONT - $495,000
Picturesque, country setting among tall shade and
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with thick plaster walls and a red Spanish tiled roof.
Formerly part of the Talbott Chicken Farm per the
State of California Historic Survey. Converted
garage plus several storage buildings and barn
structures on premises. Property needs work but
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any restrictions on property. Sold "as-is. (P3450)
LUXURY PENTHOUSE CONDO IN CLARE-
MONT SCHOOL DISTRICT - $235,000
This spacious two bedroom, two bathroom condo is
located on the top floor (no neighbor above and no
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