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HATS OFF TO 2010 Claremonts high school graduates get a spirited send off
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COURIER photos/Steven Felschundneff Mitch Navarette (center) throws his mortarboard in the air as the class of 2010 graduates Thursday night during commencement at Claremont High School.
Valedictorian Wesley Chang Center poses for a photograph with his buddies.
Taryn Galloway smiles after the wind blew off her mortarboard.
Inside today
School board and CFA still cannot agree on a deal. Whats next?
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Same duo who robbed liquor store may have hit gas station
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Claremont COURIER/Saturday, June 19, 2010
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Dear Editor: This is marvelous news about the changes to come at the Claremont School of Theology. [Saturday, June 12.] Whatever our religious beliefs we are all human beings who should be equal in each others eyes and who better than our religious leaders to teach tolerance and love for all mankind. Many thanks to those responsible and for their bravery in embarking down this new road.
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in the nursery. And others have been declared redundant. In a June 10th letter, Executive Director Patrick Larkin blamed the layoffs on the gardens shrinking endowment. That causes one to wonder whether the garden was spending principal when it should have been limiting its spending to earnings. In other words, they ate the hen when they should have been satisfied with the eggs. I urge members and nonmembers alike to demonstrate their disapproval of this callous act.
Benjamin Jayson Claremont
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I remembered also after what was a very long weekend, and after we were released from jail, and back on the street, she came over holding a newspaper and said, Well, we got upstaged by the Pope! I said, What? She said the Pope died. I sat down on the curb and cried. It had been an emotional weekend. We were quite a pair. Despite the age difference, temperament and the fact that while she was an avowed atheist, I was a devoted Catholic, we were friends. When we set about on a political adventure, she would chuckle that having me around was better than a St. Christopher metal; that I probably brought good luck! Mary was such a strong woman whose devotion to the earth and humankind never waveredwhose vision was so clear, heart so furious, and spirit so generous.
Deborah McVeigh Claremont
Thank you from Dreier

Dear Editor: The message of our recent elections is clearthe people want their voices heard. I am grateful for the opportunity to continue representing the Foothills and the working families and small business owners that live and work here. I look forward to hearing more from citizens across the spectrum about their concerns and ideas on how we can get our economy back on track. Creating jobs and restoring fiscal responsibility remain my top priorities. Once again, I thank voters for their support.
David Dreier San Dimas
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UPS package thefts

Dear Editor: I was interested in the article about UPS packages being stolen. [Police Blotter, Saturday, May 29.] We had a package removed from our porch a month ago. It was delivered, according to UPS, but was not on our porch when we went outside. Are there really people who follow the delivery trucks around, then pick up the packages if they are not retrieved right away? Apparently yes!
Betty Salas Claremont
Time to slow down

Dear Editor: I recently enjoyed Brenda Bolingers Its Time to Slow Down in the June 12th issue. This is a subject which, Im sure, hits close to home for many people. I felt I must disagree with Brenda on part of the content of the article. As a volunteer at the botanic garden, I have approached her on a number of occasions. Never once has she made me feel that she was too busy or harried to spend time with me. If Brenda has felt that way, she has done a remarkable job of projecting the opposite. She is well loved by her volunteers.
Susan Gregory Claremont
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Regarding Mary St. Martin

Dear Editor: AhMaryLetting the requirements of daily life carry me away, I am sad to say that I havent seen Mary St. Martin in quite a few years. Mary and I became friends at an Alliance for Survival meeting 33 years ago. She and I were arrested almost 32 years ago in San Louis Obispo. It delighted me to read that she loved to retell the story of meeting Wavy Gravy at Diablo Canyon. It seems like both yesterday and a time so long ago. I was standing right next to her. Wavy Gravy was in a clown suit that day. They took off his clown nose, replacing it after his picture [mug shot] was taken. He said, Hey man, you put my nose on upsidedown! If it starts raining, I will drown! Yes, I understand that story probably was funnier at the time. But to quote Joan Baez, Memories tumbling like sweets from a jarbreathe on an undying ember, it doesnt take much to remember, those eloquent songs from the good old days
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Botanic Garden cut backs

Dear Editor: With no notice, key members of the Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden staff were laid off. Those whose work week started on Monday found out when they showed up for work on Monday, June 7th. Those whose work week began on Tuesday found out when they showed up for work on Tuesday, June 8th. The head librarian is gone. The garden shop manager is gone, the seed house assistant is gone. Only one person remains EDITORS NOTE City reporter Tony Krickl is out this week after having knee surgery last Friday. Pat Yarborough, COURIER reporter at large, is covering his beat. Mr. Krickl is recovering nicely at home with plenty of World Cup to occupy his time. KD
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Dear Editor: We just wanted to say how thrilled we were to see the profile of Pat Yarborough in your November 29th issue (it was just recently given to us). To further the Claremont-Bishop connection, I am a Pitzer College graduate and just recently had a very enjoyable weekend visiting Claremont for my 20th reunion. The campuses and town look great; I was especially impressed by all the beautiful xeriscape landscaping at Pitzer. Also, our lead bookseller, Heather Todd, is a recent CGS graduate. Like Pat, she is also a fan of the Amelia Peabody mystery series!
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one hundred and second year, number 49
Sides still navigating through turbulent negotiations
he Claremont Unified School District and Claremont Faculty Association bargaining teams are still struggling to be on the same page.
CFA Bargaining Chair Joe Tonan and CFA President Suzanne Miller spoke to the CUSD board about the lack of respect the union has received in recent meetings and the districts recent proposal at Tuesday nights special board meeting. I hope one day we can get back to where we began in the summer of 2009 with high hopes, Ms. Miller said. Both the CUSD and CFA negotiating teams have strived to find common ground over the past few months. The district declared an impasse in April and negotiations resumed with California State Mediation and Conciliation Services Loretta van der Pol as mediator on June 4th. After the June 11th session, Ms. van der Pol declared that both sides were unable to reach a solution and certified the parties for fact-finding. CUSD and CFA met without a mediator on Tuesday. Ms. Miller later explained at the board meeting that they were still unable to come to an agreement. We were unfortunately not successful, Ms. Miller explained. One of those reasons was because of what the district presented to usasking each bargaining unit member to take 10 furlough days. Not 6 but 10 furlough days5 for this year and 5 for the following year. With a 9 percent reserve, how do you think we can still take that seriously? Mr. Tonan said CFA presented a proposal to the district that would call for $800,000 in district savings if accepted. The proposal would be an alternative to furlough days with bargaining unit members (teachers,
In writing, weve never seen a proposal [from the district] that will save one teachers job
Joe Tonan Claremont Faculty Association Bargaining Chair
counselors, nurses, speech pathologists) taking a voluntary salary cut and class sizes in grades 4 through 12 increasing by one student per class for the next 2 years. After CFAs proposal, Mr. Tonan said the district countered the union proposal by requesting the bargaining unit members take 5 furlough days during the 2010-11 school year and 5 more furlough days for 201112. The CFA Bargaining Chair also stated before the board that the district offer had no guarantee of teacher jobs being retained. In writing, weve never seen a proposal [from the district] that will save one teachers job, Mr. Tonan explained. Our proposal would generate more money than the furloughs while also leaving the K-3 class sizes intact and avoid layoffs for teachers. The CUSD reserves have been an ongoing topic of division since the district executed a reduction in force (RIF) back in March. One of the proposals from the union had been for the district to use its reserves to maintain certificated positions as an alternative to implementing furlough days. The district is required to have 3 percent of its operation budget as reserves at any given time.
CUSD Assistant Superintendent of Business Services Lisa Shoemaker said due to deficit spending over the next 3 years, the district will be using its additional reserves in order to avoid going deeper into the red. A projection 2 months ago indicated the district will deficit spend by $1,837,571 this year and $1,918,491 and $1,572,432 over the next 2 school years respectively. We are indeed spending our reserves [to close the deficit], Ms. Shoemaker pointed out. Were deficit spending right now and even taking furlough days doesnt balance the budget. At the same time, we dont want people to lose their jobs and were willing to address the deficit at a later time in order to retain employees. Its a risk that were willing to take. Under the fact-finding process, an impartial panel of 3 people would review proposals and arguments from CUSD and CFA before offering a non-binding recommendation. CFA and CUSD will both select a representative to be part of the panel. If a settlement is not reached from fact-finding and negotiations continue to prove unsuccessful, CUSD would have the ability to implement its final offer. Superintendent Nichols is still optimistic they will reach an agreement soon. He reiterated the districts intent to retain teachers and to maintain class size reductions. One of the ways that weve handled our deficit is by eliminating programs, Dr. Nichols said. Maintaining [smaller] class sizes is really an important issue to the board. Im still very hopeful that we can continue to work together and find solutions. Lets talk about what we need to do to save teachers jobs. Superintendent Nichols latest budget updates can be viewed at www.cusd.claremont.edu.
Landus Rigsby
Longtime city fixture will move on next month
nthony Tony Witt, a presence in Claremont City Government for more than a quarter of a century, announced his retirement.
Mr. Witt will depart from his post as community development director on July 15. He notified City Manager Jeff Parker of his decision in a June 7 letter. Its time, Mr. Witt explained, for me to do something else. Tony Witt came to Claremont in 1983 as an assistant planner, with an interim stop in city planning in Lafayette, Louisiana after graduating from Harvard University with a masters degree in city planning. The Los Angeles native was not a stranger to Claremont, however. He graduated from Pomona College in 1980. His first responsibilities in Claremont were with the architectural commission. From there, he was the redevelopment coordinator in the city managers office, spent 9 years as a city planner, and for the last 14 years has
been community development director. His work in that department has involved engineering, community improvement, building, economic development and city planning. Significant achievements during Mr. Witts tenure included an overhaul of the citys General Plan, revision of zoning and development standards and creation of five new city parks. One of those parks included the very popular Wilderness Parks. During Mr. Witts years here came the heyday of the car dealerships on Auto Center Drive, along with the adaption and reuse of the depot, the Old School House, the Packing House and Padua Theater. Many people were involved with each of these projects and I am glad that I was one of them, Mr. Witt writes. Mr. Witt headed the city staff team that was involved with the village expansion now known as Village West. He notes it was a lengthy community planning process. He admits there were problems along the way. It has been gratifying to find solutions to sometimes tough neighborhood issue. I feel privileged to have had a hand in nearly all the development that has occurred in
the last quarter century of this 100-plus year old town. Mr. Witt has shared 22 of his 52 years with his wife, Barbara, known to most as Boo. They have 2 sons, Josh, 11, a student at Sycamore Elementary, and Noah, 7. Mrs. Witt worked at Pitzer College before their marriage, and keeps quite busy these days home-schooling Noah who is still recovering from a serious accident in 2009. For future plans, Mr. Witt notes that he plans to do some consulting and spend more time with my wonderful family. In addition to consulting, Mr. Witt explains, Ive always been involved in photography, and wed like to do some adventure travel and some camping. He says that he plans to remain a resident of Claremont, for the foreseeable future. As for the city, Mr. Witt offered both praise and encouragement in his letter of resignation. He describes the city staff as wonderful and talented, and writes, I know that the citizens of this community will rally together to figure out how to maintain the quality of our town in the face of a shrinking budget.
Pat Yarborough
Our city budget cuts: where is the hurting worst?
ike an emergency medical technician asking, On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate the pain? there are many ways to look at the financial straits of city government in Claremont.
One, admittedly somewhat superficial, is to look at the numbersin this case the numbers of employees who will disappear in the budget reduction. From the 8 city government departments, plus the
Redevelopment Agency, the city is dropping from 184 full-time employees to 148. Part-time positions are shrinking from 61 to 48. By department, the totals vary. Human Services has the highest total of reductions with 9 full-time and 12 part-time positions going by the boards. Community Services is losing 5 full-time posts, Community Development will be reduced by 7 full-time and 7 parttime jobs. Financial Services loses one place, as does the Redevelopment Agency. Administrative Services, including the city managers office, will lose one fulltime and one part-time position.
Claremont Police Department, a source of concern in the cutbacks, is losing 7 full-time positions, and overall decreasing its sworn personnel from 42 to 35. The reductions are part of the plan to be the finger in the dike facing an expected $1.6 million shortfall in the immediate 2010-2011 fiscal year budget, and another $750,000 shortage in 2011-2012. The budget is almost guaranteed to be a topic for discussion at the City Councils meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 22 in Claremont City Hall on Second Street.
Pat Yarbourough
An evening of awards and honors for the class of 2010
chool administrators hosted the annual Claremont High School Awards night in recognition of the class of 2010 on Tuesday.
Departmental and administrative awards were bestowed upon students earning high marks and achievement in the areas of science, mathematics, English, social science, physical education, student services, world languages, technical and applied studies, and visual and performing arts. Additionally, volunteer service awards and citizenship awards were given. Nearly 30 scholarships and grants were awarded to graduating seniors to be used toward college education. They were awarded by local service groups such as Kiwanis, Rotary, Sunrise Rotary, Claremont Educational Foundation and Claremont Community Foundation,
Citrus College and the Art L. Steffen Scholarship. CHS principal Brett OConnor provided opening and closing remarks with CHS teacher Anthony Webner serving as master of ceremonies. Music was provided
by the CHS Jazz band under the direction of Rick Melanson. The event is held annually at Bridges Auditorium.
Natalie Limon smiles broadly as she accepts a social science certificate on Tuesday during Claremont High School Awards Night at Bridges Auditorium in Claremont. Ms. Limon received several awards Wednesday night.
COURIER photos/Steven Felschundneff Liza Torres celebrates receiving a physical education plaque in volleyball on Tuesday during Claremont High School Awards Night, Class of 2010 Student Recognition. The top achieving high school students from the class of 2010 received recognition in several categories including community awards, department awards and administrative recognition.
School pins hope on golf tourney to raise scholarship funds
he Foothill Country Day School community has high hopes for its upcoming golf tournament this fall.
Scheduled for October 18th, the first annual Eleanor Pierson Foothill Country Day School Golf Tournament & Benefit at the Glendora Country Club will help establish a new scholarship for students. The golf tournament and dinner is a joint effort between Foothill Country Day School and the Betty Webb Organization. Representatives from the organization handed out brochures to parents last Friday in order to promote the upcoming fall occasion. This is something that will bring the community together, said Foothill Country Day parent Michele Assael-Shafia. And in order to keep our diversity, we need funds to allow kids who wouldnt be able to come here for financial reasons to attend our school. We really want to make it where the children who deserve to be here can be here.
Foothill Country Day parent Saba Qamar said giving students opportunities at a high level education is something dear to Ms. Pierson, whom the scholarship fund is named after. She believes in scholarships and in giving students of different backgrounds opportunities at a good education, Ms. Qamar said. Ms. Piersons involvement at Foothill began as one of the founding parents of the school in 1954. Hired at the school in 1964, the 89-year-old Foothill icon has since worked at the school and currently works part-time as the Community Outreach Coordinator. Its an honor to have the golf tournament named for me after my long involvement with Foothill Country Day School, Ms. Pierson said. Scholarship has been an important part of the school, enabling bright children to have a well-rounded education. With the school doubling in size, it is even more important to build our resources. Along with scholarships, money from the inaugural event will also be used to help fund the Teachers Wish
List and the advancement of overall programs at Foothill. The school is currently in the midst of its capital campaign that will add an Upper School Village on the campus to be ready by this fall. Ms. Assael-Shafia believes that Foothills adherence to its mission is what keeps the school as an attractive institution. She said the schools ability to continue holding to its traditions will be key to its success in the future. In todays society, things are not as they used to be when it comes to tradition, values and character, Ms. Assael-Shafia said. We have to get back to the basics. Golf packages for the tournament range from $300 to $5000 depending on individual or group registration. Sponsorships and underwriting opportunities for the event are also available. The price to attend just the benefit and auction dinner is $75. For information, call 626-5681 or email fcdsgolf2010@yahoo.com.
Landus Rigsby
Economic climate clouds Botanic Garden
roving perhaps, that economic gloom is an equal opportunity condition, Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden is facing the 2010-11 budget year with some significant reductions.
RSABGs Executive Director Patrick Larkin emphasizes the reductions, announced in a letter to members of the garden on June 8, and not surprisingly a blow to those directly affected, were not hasty decisions. He added and emphasized to the COURIER this week that the cuts were financial in nature only.
Seven positions were casualties from the reductions. Mr. Larkin noted the financial situation of the botanic garden has been the topic of study for more than a year. The operating budget of the garden for next year is estimated at $4.5 million, down 12 percent from the previous year. Endowments make up 70 percent of the operating budget and fell on hard times in 2008-09 with a 23 percent dip. Garden managements goal has been to reduce the 70 percent figure. Mr. Larkin stated in his letter that the dependence on endowments has been more than is sustainable Steps taken to help alleviate the situation have in-
cluded addition of an entry fee ($8 for adults, $6 for seniors and students, $4 for children aged 3-12) last year, establishment of a Grow Native Nursery, where plants are sold to the public, event programming and an increase of contract revenue through the gardens field studies program. Individuals and families can become members of the RSABG family with annual memberships: $65 for parent/s and children, $45 for individuals, with a 10 percent reduction for seniors and students. The family rate is $60 through June 30 for those looking for a bargain.
Pat Yarborough
Armed robbery on Foothill could involve repeat offenders
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laremont Police Department issued a report Friday morning of an armed robbery at the Shell Gas Station convenience market at 1091 W. Foothill Boulevard on Thursday, June 17 at about 9 p.m.
As the two suspects entered the market, one appeared to be purchasing an item. When the clerk opened the
cash register, both suspects displayed handguns and demanded cash. The clerk complied. After receiving an undisclosed amount of cash the pair ran from the business toward Towne Avenue to the west. From surveillance cameras capturing the incident, it appears the suspects may also be responsible for an armed robbery that occurred at Rockys Liquor, about half a block east on June 8. One of the suspects is described as a Hispanic male, about 20 years old, 55 tall, weighing 170 pounds and
wearing a white jacket, black pants and a white cap. The other, also described as a Hispanic male, appeared to be about 24 years old, wearing a black jacket, black pants and a black cap. Anyone with information regarding the crimes is urged to immediately contact the Claremont Police Department at 909-399-5415.
Pat Yarborough
Graduates leave Foothill Country Day School nest

wenty 8th grade graduates received their diplomas at the 54th Annual Foothill Country Day School Commencement on Thursday.
Featuring music, awards, recognitions and speeches by graduates Christopher Thomas and Jordan YangEaves, this years graduation ceremony was the final event the 20 students experienced before moving on to their respective high schools. Entitled My Life, My Destiny, Christophers speech focused on the need for him and his peers to create their own path in life. We are masters of our own destinieswe decide what road we will take in the future, he said. Foothill is a stimulating environment made up of amazing faculty and staff. Education at Foothill is a priority but in stressing athletics and character, Foothill helps us to be more complete people. Life will take us in many directions. We must continue to walk out our own destiny. Our lives will be molded by our own hands. Along with singing songs such as Mustard Seed, Break Away, Seasons of Love, and Fill the World with Love, the graduates also performed a class skit. The skit consisted of all 20 graduates telling their collective stories of the Foothill experience in poetry rhymes.
COURIER photo Landus Rigsby Foothill Country Day School 2010 graduate Jordan YangEaves delivers her commencement speech at the 54th Annual Commencement ceremony on Thursday. She and classmate Christopher Thomas were both selected to give addressesduring the 8th grade graduation. Photo By Landus Rigsby
Pondering the past at Foothill served as the basis of Jordans speech, entitled Reflections. Her address also explored the future and ended with a call to celebrate the present. Our class was more united this year and I felt it, Jordan said. At lunch, no one rushed to the field because we all wanted to talk to each other. We got to know each other better. Its time to end the 2nd chapter
of our education. Its for our graduation here, now and today. Lets make this a day we will remember forever. Foothills Class of 2010 donated a giving tree for the lobby of the new Upper Grade Village as its class gift. The new building is scheduled to be completed and ready for use this fall.
Landus Rigsby
The Aloha state

by Mellissa Martinez
ast week, I visited the beautiful island of Maui. Every morning I awoke early to sit on my balcony in the warm breeze overlooking a remarkably blue ocean. Seven days of lounging, surfing, snorkeling and, of course, language snooping left me rested and interested in the sonorous language of the natives.
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in the 1820s, there was no writing system. Missionaries set forth to create one with the strict purpose in mind of translating the bible. Initially, the letters b, d, r, t and v were represented, but as the system developed, the missionaries dropped these consonants because of their close sound resemblance to p, l, k and w. Dropping these consonants in written Hawaiian is a point of contention with some Hawaiian scholars who emphasize that the distinction in sounds was clear to native speakers. Another decision made by the missionaries that had the effect of making the language appear simplistic, was the disregard of the glottal stop. Given that the invaders spoke predominantly Romance or Germanic languages, they did not understand that the glottal stop functioned as a consonant. Since it didnt exist in their languages, they could not fathom its importance. They attested that Hawaiian contained indecipherable, childish words filled with vowels and no consonants, such as Ua oia au. Today, this sentence is easily recognized as Ua ia au I am speared. Confusions like ala path with ala fragrant and kai ocean with kai to lead were commonplace. Because the glottal stop is the second most common consonant in Hawaiian, ignoring it was a crucial error.
As I drove around the island, I saw local words on street signs, restaurant placards and hotel entrances, but I heard very little of the language being spoken. Natives tended to converse in English or Creole, a combination of Hawaiian and English. This exemplifies a real problem of extinction the language faces. Hawaiian is a Polynesian language, which belongs to the very large Austronesian family. Although Austronesian means southern islands in Greek, languages of this family are spoken on islands that stretch halfway around the world from east to west and north to south. This family contains an estimated 1000 languages (1/6 of the worlds total number) including Tagalog, Malay, Sudanese, Balinese and Maori. Hawaiian contains only 13 letters. In addition to the same vowels as English it possesses the consonants p, k, h, m, n, l, w and a glottal stop, which is represented with the symbol . The glottal stop can best be described as the sound that comes from deep in your throat in the middle of the word oh-oh. Hawaiians call it the uina snap or okina break because of the sound it creates in a word. Hawaiians low consonant count, it turns out, has more to do with recent history than the ancient language itself. Before missionaries came to the islands
In 1837 when a language scholar set out to decipher the grammar of Hawaiian, he accepted the missionaries writing system at face value, leading him to suggest that the language was childlike and undeveloped. People today recognize that the notion of simplicity came from a combination of misunderstanding and general disregard for native cultures. Like many other Austronesian languages, Hawaiian does not conjugate verbs. Rather it uses time and aspect markers, which are basically little words at the beginning of the sentence to indicate if the verb is completed (perfect) or incomplete (imperfect). Although two vowels can appear consecutively, there is never a double consonant. Another trait that it shares with others of the same family is reduplication (the repeating of words to indicate number). Because of the vowel consonant alternation and reduplication, some words can be quite long. The name of the Hawaiian state fish, for example, is humuhumunukunukuapuaa. The use of Hawaiian dropped sharply in the late 1800s, when it was banned as a medium for instruction in all public schools. Now the number of native speakers hovers in the low thousands. These numbers have risen slightly in recent decades due to a push by locals and scholars to maintain the language. Unfortunately, however, many of the native speakers today are elderly. For a visitor to the island, it is a treat to hear the lilt of the vowel-laden language while sipping a Mai Tai at a luau or strolling on the sand. For a native Hawaiian, the language is an integral part of the culture. For a language lover, the loss of a language is a true tragedy. Lets hope that a strong effort is maintained to pass the mellifluous language on to the youth of Hawaii so we can all enjoy it for years to come.
WOW (wou) interj. an exclamation of surprise, wonder, pleasure, pain, etc. noun (slang) a remarkable, successful, exciting, etc. person or thing, to be a great success, arouse enthusiasm.
Our common misfortune

by Marcie Gardner
Whats fair to teachers in tough economic times
am responding to Steven Harrisons letter in which he likens the proposed 6 furlough days for school district employees to a teachers tax. [Saturday, June 5.]
Mr. Harrison said he would happily undertake this tax if other professionals (and he specifically named contractors, engineers, accountants, clerks, barbers, lawyers and doctors) would share similar economic sanctions due to the economic crisis. My children attend Claremont public schools. I love our schools, and I truly appreciate our teachers. I support CEF. I donate my time and money to my childrens school. I agree with many of Mr. Harrisons points. I dislike the idea of furlough days, not only because our kids deserve more, not less, time in the classroom but also because of the monetary impact on all district personnel. However, I recognize that in these rough times, its worth discussing. Im not an economist, so I dont have the answer.
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But I am a lawyer. According to Mr. Harrison, I have not suffered a similar economic fate as the one facing our teachers. I wish someone would tell that to my accounting software. It shows that my business has taken a hit the past two years (a hit vastly larger than the equivalent of 6 furlough days). As a result of their own financial straits, clients have defaulted on payments at rates I have never experienced before. Moreover, faced with paying their rent, feeding their family or paying me, clients have frequently requested postponements of their payments. While this means less money for my family (and less money to pay my own sky-high law loans), I accommodate my clients whenever possible. Despite this, I still have to go to work. And ethically I cannot refuse to work on a clients case due to lack of payment. And
while my hit does not help balance the budget, it is undoubtedly still a hit. Mr. Harrisons short-sighted comment underscores a growing concern Ive heard from parents about the seeming lack of recognition by some teachers and the teachers union that the souring economy has impacted all of us, not just our schools and teachers. Contrasting the impact furlough days have on teachers to other professions supposedly untouched by the economy does a disservice to the teachers plight. Community members from across the workplace spectrum could assuredly detail accounts of their suffering pocketbooks, from courthouse and DMV personnel who have weathered mandatory closure days to local business owners suffering record-low profits. Approaching this discussion with an underlying theme that teachers are undergoing a hardship not felt by the rest of us serves only to pull us apart, not bring us together. Acknowledging our common misfortune may help bring other parties to your defense and provoke more wide-spread, creative economic brainstorming to lessen the financial blow to the district.
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Daniel C. Vandermeulen
Daniel Carlson Vandermeulen, professor emeritus of economics at Claremont Graduate University, died on May 9, 2010 following a brief illness. He was 95. Mr. Vandermeulen was born on December 18, 1914 in Buffalo, New York to George T. and Jennie Carlson Vandermeulen. He was educated in Buffalo public schools, graduating from South Park High School in 1932. Mr. Vandermeulen then attended Hamilton College where he majored in mathematics and received his bachelors degree in 1936. While at Hamilton, he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa and competed on the debate team. At Hamilton, Mr. Vandermeulen developed an interest in economics, but didnt take any courses in that field because he had heard that Hamiltons one economics professor had failed to keep up with the latest scholarship in economics, particularly the work of the British economist John Maynard Keynes. Nevertheless, Mr. Vandermeulen applied to and was accepted to Harvard Universitys graduate program in economics, where he enrolled in 1936. Because of his lack of undergraduate work in economics, Harvard required him to complete the universitys undergraduate curriculum in the subject before proceeding to graduate study. When Mr. Vandermeulen completed this undergraduate coursework, Harvard awarded him the Henry Lee Memorial Fellowship, the economics departments most prestigious fellowship for entering students. In 1947, he received his PhD from Harvard. While at Harvard, Mr. Vandermeulen studied under some of the most distin-
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class and immediately began work on the textbook that would eventually be published as Economics. On September 3, 1941, Mr. Vandermeulen married Alice Margaret John of Denver, Colorado, a fellow Harvard graduate student in economics who later taught at the Claremont Colleges and the University of California, Los Angeles. Together they had one son, David John Vandermeulen, of Shaker Heights, Ohio, who survives his father. Alice John Vandermeulen died in 1983. Mr. Vandermeulen held instructorships in economics at Harvard from 1939 to 1941 and at MIT from 1941 to 1946. In 1946, he was the second faculty member hired by the newly-founded Claremont Mens College (now Claremont McKenna College) and was appointed assistant professor of economics. At the same time, he was jointly appointed assistant professor of economics at Claremont Graduate School (now University). In 1957, he left the faculty of CMC after being appointed professor of economics at the Claremont Graduate School, a position he held until his retirement in 1982. His teaching interests included microeconomic theory and mathematics for economists. He supplemented his expertise in mathematical economics by taking graduate courses in mathematics at UCLA, eventually completing all the requirements for a doctorate in that field except for the dissertation. In addition to a number of scholarly articles and book reviews, Mr. Vandermeulen authored 2 books, National Income: Analysis by Sector Accounts (1956), with Alice John Vandermeulen, and Linear Economic Theory (1971). During his retirement, Mr. Vandermeulen remained in the Claremont area, moving to Mt. San Antonio Gardens in 2000. Mr. Vandermeulen traveled widely, visiting, among other places, the Soviet Union in 1971 and 1991 and the Peoples Republic of China in 1978. An avid fan of local sports teams, he had a season ticket to Los Angeles Rams home games from 1952 through 1994, the teams final season in southern California. He was an aficionado of classical music and frequently attended concerts of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. A very active man until his last years, for decades Mr. Vandermeulen would walk 6 to 8 miles around Claremont every evening. He was fascinated by the theory of the golf swing and, for many years, he was a fixture at the Claremont Golf Course driving range. In addition to his son David, Mr. Vandermeulen is survived by his daughterin-law, Mary Lynn Dell of Shaker Heights, Ohio; by his 2 grandchildren, Laura Dell Vandermeulen and John Barrett Vandermeulen, also of Shaker Heights; by a sister, Ruth A. Siener of Punta Gorda, Florida; and by a brother, George L. Vandermeulen of Crowley Lake. His sister, Laura J. Mergler of Bolivar, New York, predeceased him. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 20, 2010 at St. Ambrose Episcopal Church in Claremont. Mr. Vandermeulens body was donated to medical science. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Claremont McKenna College, the Claremont Graduate University or Harvard University.
guished economists of the time such as Gottfried von Harbeler, Alvin Hansen, Wassily Leontief and Joseph Schumpter. His fellow students included the future Nobel laureate in economics, Paul A. Samuelson, who was known for, among many other things, authoring Economics, the best-selling introductory college textbook in economics, now in its 18th edition. In fact, Mr. Vandermeulen played a role in the history of that famous textbook. While teaching at MIT, Mr. Vandermeulen and a fellow instructor were dissatisfied with the textbooks available at the time because none in their view adequately covered the groundbreaking work of John Maynard Keynes. They decided that they would approach Mr. Samuelson and see if he might be willing to author a textbook. Mr. Samuelson replied that he thought he could do so if he was able to get 2 weeks ahead of the
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COURIER photos/Steven Felschundneff Administrators and faculty wear big sungalsses as part of Associaled Student Body President Taylor James Franks speech on Thursday during commencenment at Claremont High School. The group wore the big glasses because the future is so bright for the class of 2010.
Commencement honors graduates from 3 campuses
xactly 590 students from Claremont High School, San Antonio High School and Claremont Adult School turned their tassels from right to left on Thursday.
The joint graduation ceremony honored the Class of 2010 on a sunny Thursday evening on the CHS football field. The event marked the 99th commencement for CHS, the 44th commencement for San Antonio and the 33rd commencement for Claremont Adult School. CHS Principal Brett OConnor commented on how the Class of 2010 was one of the most spirited classes in recent memory. This years class contained 505 CHS graduates. We will miss your energy, your passion and your love for CHS, said CHS Principal Brett OConnor. You have set the bar for future graduating classes. San Antonio graduated 27 students this year. Though the number was down by 19 students from last year, the district received a spike in Claremont Adult School graduates with 58 students this year. Last years Claremont Adult School graduating class had 30 students. Weve had over 500 students come back [to Claremont Adult School] to work on their high school diploma or the GED, said Steve Boyd, principal of San Antonio High School and Claremont Adult School. We counted over 860 students with English as a Second Language and 68 students became citizens this Cameron McMonigle tries to keep cool while waiting for commencement to begin on Thursday at CHS. year. Thursdays commencement featured speeches by CHS Associated Student Body Senior Class President Claremont High School Band performed renditions of Daniel Tatum (drums) showcased Dont Stop Believin. Grad night was held at the Pacific Palms Resort in Taylor Banks, ASB President TJ Frank, San Antonios Pomp and Circumstance and The Liberty Bell while the quintet of Pamela Hsi (violinist), Somin Lim (piano/viCity of Industry. Brinae Bakion, valedictorian Wesley Chang and saluLandus Rigsby tatorians Brandon Pereira and Madeline Zhu. The olin), Mitch Owens (bass), Jesse Romo (guitar) and
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COURIER photo/Steven Felschundneff Salutatorian Brandon Pereira, left, celebrates with his family just after Claremont High School graduation on Thursday. Mr. Pereira was co-Salutatorian with Madeline Zhu. COURIER photo/ Rafael Anguiano
Assistant Principal June Hilton holds a stack of gowns for musicians who performed Dont Stop Believin on Thursday during CHS commencement.
A student gives the traditional thanks to mom Thursday during CHS commencement.
COURIER photo/Rafael Anguiano Members of the class of 2010 line up for the processional on Thursday during CHS commencement.
COURIER photo/Steven Felschundneff Kevin Nahani celebrates after receiving his diploma on Thursday during Claremont High School Commencement.
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Multichannel tocodynomometer
by Jay Prag
ver the years, a lot of people have asked me how I came up with the strange and wonderful things that Ive said. Colorful, connective images, jokes and metaphors that usually bring an equal fraction of laughter and furrowed brows. I usually say its too many Bogart movies or Raymond Chander novels or folk songs but the truthful answer is that they come from my Dad.
The references might well be from an old movie or an old song or a well-written sitcom (and no, thats not an oxymoron, its an anachronism) but the way of making the connections comes from my father. When I was a kid in the sixties, growing up in a small town on the Eastern shore of Maryland, my pharmacist father would come home from work carrying a package or a bag and someone would ask him what it was. He would usually answer a multichannel tocodynomometer. I suppose everyone has colorful memories of their upbringing; for me Prousts madeleines and Jimmy Buffets Pencil Thin Mustache are the multichannel tocodynomometer. My four siblings and I have scattered to the wind. Mom still lives in the hometown and Dad is here with me in Claremont. When I remember one of these quirky things, I ask him about it. He smiles and usually says it was just something that struck his fancy. He just liked the sound of the words. He wasnt trying to teach us anything. He didnt want us to rush to the Comptons Encyclopedia and look up multichannel tocodynomometer. He was just trying to make it through the day knowing he had 5 children to feed on a pharmacists income. He also loved nicknames. He couldnt remember
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anyones nameeven his kids. He still remembers where he got most of the nicknames. His memory was visual. He knew he knew you, but he couldnt connect you with the name your parents gave you (even if that was him!). So he gave you a name that fit you. Something he could remember. One of the local contractors became Pea Gravel, a guy Dad rented an apartment to became Gerbils, my Dads feckless brother became Rhinegold. His kids became Thumper, Professor (incredibly prescient!), Beauty, Buffy and Baby Driver. The kids nicknames were in-house but the townies nicknames had incredible traction. Everyone called Pea Gravel Pea Gravel and Gerbils Gerbils, including their wives. Dad had a lot of stuff to deal with. He never knew his father, who was killed in a car crash when Dad was 2 years old. He was taking care of his mother, my wonderful, hard-drinking, chain-smoking grandmother, by the time he was a teenager. Sixteen when she married, Dads mother was the youngest child of a once wellto-do family that lost most of its money in the Great Depression. I had no clue when I was 9, or even 39, but there were times when my Dad was 9 that he didnt know for sure where dinner was coming from. He managed somehow. Perhaps all of his painful memories crowded out things like peoples names and the desire to give a straight answer to an overly inquisitive child. So we got Gerbils and Thumper and multichannel tocodynomometer. But he was a wonderful father. Sometimes he seemed to know everything. What he actually knew was how to find out almost everything. There were lots of books in the house and we all wore out our
library cards. My two favorite bedtime stories for Dad to read to me were the passages in the encyclopedia about Hercules and Pompeii. I can still see the photos: a statue of Hercules and one of the ash-frozen remains from the eruption of Vesuvius. And too, the poems. He would read me the first couple of stanzas of St. Agnes Eve. He would tell me to picture what Keats was writing. The owl, for all his feathers, was a-cold. Sometimes he would randomly blurt out Great God Id rather be a Pagan suckled in a creed outworn! Wordsworth would have been proud. It wasnt all heavy. We also heard A.A. Milne and Robert Service. I still remember what happened on the marge of Lake Le Barge. So Ill save you looking: a multichannel tocodynomometer is something used to measure the strength of a womans contractions during childbirth. Dad probably heard it when he picked up Mom after a nursing shift at the hospital and he liked the words. It no doubt did instill a sense of curiosity in us, thats not why he said it. He was just fighting his demons in his own way. And he raised 5 kids who themselves are raising 10. All of his kids went to college they all push their kids to do well. Mine went to the University of Chicago and Carnegie Mellon. They never heard their father say multichannel tocodynomometer but I think somehow it made their lives better that I did. Jay Prag is a professor at the Peter F. Drucker School of Management, Claremont Graduate University. He and his father live in Claremont
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An apostrophe for a pop of three

by Steven Llanusa
athers Day or Fathers Daydepends on ones family. For example, my three kids have two dads and thus one option of where to put the apostrophe: at the end of Fathers. So this Fathers Day they will be doubly put upon to find two ties, make two breakfasts, and locate two Fathers Day cards.
Ms. Martinezs Lex in the City might elaborate in a future column explaining how the placement of an apostrophe indicates whether an item belongs to one or more than one owner. Glenns sons are my sons. My sons other father is called Daddy since he belongs to all of them. Of course, my sons friend Besss family is headed by two moms, so she did her double duty on Mothers Day and can relax this weekend. James observance of Fa-
sons were our best men and they continue to be so. Some of my friends kids have married partners. Other parents civil union is the best they can get these days. Getting back to the apostrophe, while an s followed by an apostrophe indicates plural owners, some plurals thers Day also requires two cards though technically the dont end in s. My childrens friends parents who are second card is for his moms second husband: James joined in civil union will still be getting two Fathers Day stepfather. The Husses parents are traditional so those cards. Those mens hearts will swell with pride and joy kids will celebrate special days for their parents twice as they bask in their kids love (or kids love if its an only each year. child)! Traditional forms that ask for information about a faGrammatically speaking, there is a difference between ther and a mother can be a bit awkward for our family. Fathers Day and Fathers Day. But in terms of genuine When filling out these forms, my familys solution was family affection, there is no difference in any persons to cross out the m and I would indicate my information ability to revel in this day. This days joy is independent as mOther on those papers. Those papers information of gender or family configuration. Even Bess with two would then reflect our familys reality. Other families moms celebrates Fathers Day with both her grandfaability to even get married is an unreality at this time. thers. As a California court hears final arguments on whether Happy Fathers Day to all! same sex marriage is a constitutional right, I was able to get married when such a wedding was a legal rite. My Steven Llanusa is a Claremont resident.
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Local food donation shipped to Haiti
bout 45,000 pounds of red beans from a farm in Idaho spent the week in Claremont before being shipped off to the shores of Haiti. The beans were donated by farmer Louis Davenport to KidCare International, a non-profit organization supporting humanitarian projects across the globe.
The sacks of bean were hauled from KidCare Internationals headquarters at the Granite Creek Community Church to the port of Los Angeles, where it was shipped to Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The need for foreign aid still runs high in the country after a devastating earthquake rocked the island nation on January 12. Along with the beans, KidCare International shipped about 2000 pounds of protein powder. On Friday, a group of 9 volunteers from the organization flew to Haiti to do
volunteer work. The visit will be KidCare Internationals third trip to Haiti since the earthquake hit. The volunteers will be taking quilts, cases of medical supplies and hygiene kits for women and working in a medical clinic in Port-au-Prince, said KidCare International Director Janice Kapchinsky. They will also be working in a tent city, making and distributing hot meals. Women and children are at the greatest risk there, Ms. Kapchinsky said. Theres so much unrest been in these
tent cities and people are in a very vulnerable situation. Since January, there are no jobs, schools have been destroyed. Poverty was already a problem there before the earthquake. Now youre seeing the worst-case scenario. Its very sad. Established in 1991, KidCare International currently supports humanitarian projects in Southern California, Russia, Tanzania, Sri Lanka and South Africa through volunteerism and cultivating both public and private partnerships.
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Cory Hodge, a CHS junior, greets Wesley on Thursday following commencement at Claremont High School.
Graduation marks a step in life for CHS valedictorian
f Claremont High School graduate Wesley Chang believes each experience is a significant feat, none may be bigger than taking the stage as the valedictorian at Thursdays commencement at CHS.
Following a special rehearsal just for students who will speak at commencement Wesley Chang passes rows of empty chairs set up for Graduation ceremonies Thursday. Valedictorian Wesley Chang looks out at the crowd as he waits to give his speech Thursday during commencement at Claremont High School. Wesley steps over a row of chairs to retrieve his mortarboard just after the class of 2010 graduated from CHS.
The 18-year-old talked about the journey ahead recalling some of the most humorous moments in the last 4 years and how special the Class of the 2010 is during his address before thousands at CHS Stadium. We are each given one life in which to make a difference. Fellow graduates, what will you do with yours? Wesley said during his commencement speech. Let us be like airplanes in the night sky, like shooting stars, with the power to achieve anything and to soar above all expectations. We are the graduation class of 2010strong, intelligent and prepared to take the world by storm. Ready or not, here we come. Starting the day at the CHS commencement rehearsal, Wesley endured 2 hours of preparation before being able to go to lunch with his friends. From there, he returned home and then prepared to meet up with his fellow graduates back at CHS at 4 p.m. The cheers and applause Wesley received following his speech were yet another accomplishment for graduating senior. And he was honored to be chosen this years valedictorian. I was pretty surprised when I was picked because I didnt think it would be me, Wesley said. I was shocked. Becoming the 2010 valedictorian is far from Wesleys only accomplishment during his tenure at CHS. He held a 4.4 grade point average (GPA) through graduation day, is a National Merit Scholar Finalist, was the CHS student representative on the Claremont Unified School District Board of Education, winner of a CHS mathematics award on Tuesday and will be attending Stanford University this fall. The 18-year-old also took 11 Advanced Placement (AP) courses and 5 joint college courses prior to graduation. I think every experience Ive had was a big accomplishment and all of them added together have helped me to grow, Wesley explained. In order to select the valedictorian, CHS uses a formula based on the University of California system that weighs different criterion such as weighted GPA, grades through
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Wesley Chang waits in the living room of his parents Claremont home until it is time to go to commencement on Thursday.
Jon Neighbor, left, Brent Coble, Nick Anderson, Wesley Chang and Robert Balcorta Jason Weiler load up on tacos while lunching at Mr. Andersons house Wednesday in Claremont.
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the 2nd triad of the 2nd semester, the number of honors and college courses taken, attendance and citizenship. We narrow it down to the top 20 and then the top 2 usually end up being the valedictorian and the salutatorian, said CHS Assistant Principal June Hilton. Wesleys mark on CHS doesnt stop with academics. Hes been a participant in multiple clubs on campus including the Future Business Leaders of America, Hiking and Key Clubs. The 18-year-old has been a member of the cross-country and track & field teams, while also serving on the Interschool Council and as student representative on the District Advisory Committee on Cultural Activities. Hes an outstanding young man, said CHS Principal Brett OConnor. Hes an outstanding leader who did a great job as a member of the school
board and Im sure hell be successful in whatever direction his passion takes him. All of Wesleys accomplishments have not changed his quiet, humble demeanor. He is not quick to talk about his achievements, but instead enjoys sharing in the success of his class as a whole. Likening the Class of 2010 to a mosaic, Wesley believes his group has exceeded all expectations and came together to form one of the most unique and spirited graduating classes in recent memory. All these diverse achievements and interests composed of tiles that fit together to form a mosaic, he said during Thursdays speech. Over the 4 years, some tiles crumbled. Yet we can see the result is a beautiful mosaic that displays our interdependence and connection with each other as humans. Life is a series of passageways and now we are leaving one and moving onto the next. We will grow older, more responsible and more independent. We are merely moving on to another mosaic.
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COURIER photo/Steven Felschundneff Valedictorian Wesley Chang, second from right, smiles as he sits with his classmates shortly after he received his diploma on Thursday during Claremont High School commencement.
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Frustration with Government:

by Dean E. McHenry, Jr.
The city councils increase of the LLD tax in Claremont
ast week the city council increased the Landscape and Lighting Districts assessment by the maximum allowed by law.
The amount of the increase was miniscule, a rise from $147.12 per assessment unit to $149.84. But, the flawed claims underlying the increase can only further public frustration with those who govern us. Should we pay more for something which costs less? The rationale for raising the LLD tax each year is that costs to the city increase as the consumer price index rises. Since the CPI for this area rose 1.86 percent, the city contended that it might raise the assessment up to this percentage. Yet, the city has stated that costs of doing what the LLD was designed to do will decline next year. The city projects the cost of parks will go down by 15 percent, of street medians and rights of way by 19 percent, of street lighting by 15 percent, and of taking care of trees by 7 percent. Despite the decline in the projected expenditures, the LLD tax was increasedand, increased by the maximum possible. Clearly, the increase was not to cover increased costs, the rationale for the provision that the tax may be increased. Have the special benefits, relative to the general benefits, of the LLD risen sharply? The rationale for the
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apportionment of the LLD tax is based upon the presumed benefit received. The benefits are categorized as special and general. The former refers to the benefit received by the parcels of land (the assessment units) the owners of which pay the LLD tax. The latter refers to the benefits to the public at large. Last year the city determined that 35 percent of the benefit of the LLD was to the public at large and 65 percent to the parcels subject to the LLD tax. This year the proportions are 22 percent and 78 percent, respectively. In other words, the benefits to the public at large of the LLD declined considerably, while the supposed benefits to the property owner increased considerably. Clearly, the shift in benefits of the LLD is absurdto contend that, in comparison to the specific benefits, the general benefits have significantly declined is unreasonable. So, why must property owners pay more when the costs are less and pay an increased proportion of the cost for landscape and lighting in Claremont? The reason appears to be the citys need for funds, given the substantial reductions in general fund expen-
ditures required to balance its budget. The net result of the changes to the LLD tax is to cut by almost half the cost to the general fund. This action makes available funds that can be used elsewhere to sustain valuable staff and programs. Personally, I have no objection to paying a little more in taxes for these purposes. Yet, the means to the goal is destructive: by distorting the rationale underlying the LLD to obtain such funds, the council further undermines public trust and contributes to growing public frustration with government at all levels. Dean McHenry is a Claremont resident.
Ted Woodson
A memorial service for Mt. San Antonio Gardens resident Thomas Theodore Woodson will be held at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, June 26, 2010 at the Monte Vista Unitarian-Universalist Congregation, 9185 Monte Vista Ave., Montclair. Mr. Woodson, an engineer and professor, died at age 100 on June 11, 2010. Memorial donations may be made to Pomona Valley Habitat for Humanity, 2111 Bonita Ave., La Verne, CA 91750.
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City secures $11 million in funding for affordable housing project
The city council approved a development agreement for an affordable housing project at 111 S. College Ave., according to the citys weekly update generated by the city manager. This site was recommended by the Affordable Housing Task Force that was appointed by the city council in spring 2008. On June 9th, the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee approved an award of federal low-income housing tax credits for the project that will generate approximately $11.5 million in funding. Construction will start by late October or the beginning of November and will last 12-14 months. The housing will be ready for occupancy in late 2011 or early 2012. The site recommendation was based on its close proximity to transit, parks, schools and other services in the downtown Village area. The development concept proposed for the site includes a mix of senior and family rental housing. The project will assist the city in meeting its affordable housing requirements and provide affordable housing for lower income workers. The Irvine-based non-profit affordable housing developer Jamboree Housing Corporation will develop the project which will consist of 75 residential units. Thirty-eight units will be allocated for seniors and 36 units for families. One unit will be reserved for the property manager. Units will be available for rent to tenants meeting the states moderate to low-income eligibility requirements. Interested renters may contact the city to be placed on a list for project information.
COURIER photo/Steven Felschundneff Pedal Spin Studio co-owner Michelle Bell helps Susan Brunasso try out a spin cycle during a ribbon cutting event on Wednesday in Claremont as Sandy Baldonado makes her way out of the studio. The Claremont Pedal Spin Studio is the third location for Ms. Bell and her partner Cindy Bell.
Pedal Spin Studio celebreates grand opening, ribbon cutting

Pedal Spin Studio, a fitness studio offering cycling classes, celebrated its grand opening on Wednesday. The studio is located at 201 N. Indian Hill Blvd. For information, call the studio at 399-0555. ning at 9 p.m. The Kiwanis Club of Claremont will host a concession stand with a variety of food and beverage items for sale. For event information, call 399-5490.
Claremont summer swim session starts June 21

The city of Claremont offers American Red Cross swim lessons for all ages from Parent and Me to advanced level 6 classes beginning Monday, June 21. The cost of the two-week session will be $45 per participant. All participants must have a parent or guardian complete and sign the waiver release form. Participants must register in person at the Hughes Community Center, 1700 Danbury Rd. For more information, call the Hughes Center at 3995490.
Fourth of July house decorating contest

The Independence Day Committee invites all Claremont residents, living within the city borders, to enter the Star Spangled Claremont House Decorating Contest. Judging will be based on spirit, appearance, and creativity of outdoor decorations that are visible from the street. Eligible participants must be available to ride in the 4th of July parade if chosen as the grand prize winner. The grand prize winner will be recognized at a preparade reception and ride in the parade. They will also receive 4 fireworks tickets, a flag that flew over the California State Capital and a Grand Prize Winner sign to post on their property for a week. All winners will receive recognition at the Monday Night Concert in the Park on July 5th. Entries must be submitted to the Alexander Hughes Community Center, 1700 Danbury Rd., by Thursday, June 17, 2010 at 5 p.m. Applications and information on how to properly display a flag are available at www.Claremont4th.org. Winners will be notified by June 30. For further information, please contact Claremont Human Services at 399-5490.
Foothill extension of Metro Gold Line

A celebration of the Foothill Extension to Azusa is scheduled Saturday, June 26, from 10 a.m. to noon. The Foothill Extension, running nearly 12-miles, is a 6 station extension of the Metro Gold Line light rail line from Pasadena to Azusa. The Foothill Extension to Azusa is the first rail project to break ground under Measure R, and will take approximately 4 years to complete, according to the weekly city managers report. According to the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation, construction of the project will create nearly 7000 jobs and $1 billion in economic output for the regions. This family-friendly event will include a groundbreaking ceremony with comments by federal, state and local officials, as well as food and activities for the entire family. It will be held at Newcastle Park, 101 W. Colorado Blvd., Arcadia. For more information visit www.foothillextension.org or call (626) 471-9050.
A Fathers Day outing at the Square i artists reception

Meet artists Norman Hines, Leslie Hurst, Jacqueline Knell, Gina Lawson-Egan, James Mitchell, Jerry Owens and Maureen Wheeler and view their paintings, collages, ceramic sculptures and metal pieces tomorrow. An artists reception is scheduled from 4 to 7 p.m. at Square i Gallery, 110 Harvard Ave., Claremont. Information: 621-9091, www.squareigallery.com.
CGUs East Gallery presents a group multimedia exhibit

Claremont Graduate University presents Sisters, Brothers and Others, a multigenerational, contemporary art exhibit, curated by artist, Christy Roberts, focusing on the relationship between the Other, Xenophobia and Immigration. Seven California artists will explore their relationship to these themes through mediums such as video, performance, painting, photography, sculpture and installation. The show features artists Andrea Bowers, Nao Bustamante, Crystal Z Campbell, Carole Caroompas, Matthew Carter, Adam Pea and Isaac Resnikoff Exhibit dates are June 21 to 26, with an opening reception Tuesday, June 22 from 6 to 9 p.m. The gallery is located at 150 E. 10th St., Claremont.
Claremont Independence Day fireworks show tickets

Tickets for the fireworks show are now available for sale at the following locations: Claremont City Hall, Claremont Chamber of Commerce, Hughes Community Center, Vons and Wolfes Market. Ticket prices are $8 presale and $10 at the gate (if available). The show normally sells out quickly, so residents are encouraged to purchase advance tickets. The fireworks show will be hosted by Pomona College on the Strehle Track and will feature a concert by LCR beginning at 6:30 p.m. with the fireworks begin-
LA Galaxy soccer tournament at Padua Park

The city and the L.A. Galaxy Futbolito MLS organization are co-hosting a soccer 4 x 4 tournament. Youth teams of all ages will be able to compete in this nationally recognized short field open tournament. The tournament will be held at Padua Park next Saturday, June 26 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Teams interested in participating in the tournament can register online at www.MLSFutbolito.com or by phone, 888-MLS-FUTBOLITO.
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 20100738202 The following person is doing business as MEDTRACKER, 2268 LA PAZ DR., CLAREMONT, CA 91711. MICHAEL YURKAS, 2268 LA PAZ DR., CLAREMONT, CA 91711. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant has not yet commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /s/ MICHAEL YURKAS This statement was filed with the RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk of Los Angeles County in 06/01/10. NOTICE-This fictitious business name statement expires five (5) years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new statement must be filed before that time. 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: June 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2010. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 20100714137 The following person is doing business as Women In Sobriety, 930 Butte St., Claremont, CA 91711. Holly S. Beckner, 930 Butte St., Claremont, CA 91711. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant has not yet commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /s/ Holly S. Beckner This statement was filed with the RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk of Los Angeles County in 05/25/10. NOTICE-This fictitious business name statement expires five (5) years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new statement must be filed before that time. 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: May 29, June 5, 12 and 19, 2010. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 20100714006 The following person is doing business as Malcakes, 241 Indian Hill Blvd., Claremont, CA 91711. Mallory C. Lipert, 10187 Chaparral Way, Unit C., Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 06/01/09. /s/ Mallory C Lipert This statement was filed with the RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk of Los Angeles County in 05/25/10. NOTICE-This fictitious business name statement expires five (5) years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new statement must be filed before that time. 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: May 29, June 5, 12, 19, 2010. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 20100740142 The following person is doing business as FINPACK OPERATIONS, 286 Teague Dr., P.O. Box 4608, San Dimas, CA 91773. Erika Massow, 286 Teague Dr., San Dimas, CA 91773. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 03/08/95. /s/ Erika Massow This statement was filed with the RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk of Los Angeles County in 06/01/10. NOTICE-This fictitious business name statement expires five (5) years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new statement must be filed before that time. 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: June 12, 19, 26 and July 3, 2010. TSG No.: 4373156 TS No.: CA1000192079 FHA/VA/PMI No.: APN: 8734-020-001 NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 09/12/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 06/25/2010 at 10:00 A.M., First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC f/k/a First American LoanStar Trustee Services, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 09/23/2005, as Instrument No. 05 2298161, in book , page , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California. Executed by: JEROME C. CHEUNG, A SINGLE MAN, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIERS CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) AT THE WEST ENTRANCE TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY COURTHOUSE SOUTHEAST DISTRICT 12720 NORWALK BLVRD NORWALK CA All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 8734-020-001 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 19840 CAMINO ARROYO, WALNUT, CA 91789 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $461,848.20. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand 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. First American Title Insurance Company First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC f/k/a First American LoanStar Trustee Services, LLC 3 FIRST AMERICAN WY SANTA ANA, CA 92707 FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFO CALL 619-590-1221 Date: 06/01/2010 First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC f/k/a First American LoanStar Trustee Services, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFO OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Requirements of SB1137 have been met pursuant to the Notice of Sale Declaration of record. The beneficiary or servicing agent declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporations a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Calif Civil Code Sect 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the Notice of Sale is filed and/or The timeframe for giving Notice of Sale specified in subdiv(s) of Calif Civil Code Sect 2923.52 applies and has been provided or the loan is exempt from the requirements. Authorized Signature: Chet Sconyers 06/05, 06/12, 06/19/10 R-320045 NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE TS No. 100005407 Title Order No. 10-8-024801 Investor/Insurer No. 111655326 APN No. 8313-027-035 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/21/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by WON OK KIM, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, dated 08/21/2005 and recorded 09/01/05, as Instrument No. 05 2114246, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 07/06/2010 at 10:30AM, At the West side of the Los Angeles County Courthouse, directly facing Norwalk Blvd., 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 47 CORNELL AVE, CLAREMONT, CA, 917114656. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $493,893.19. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashiers checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Sect 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an AS IS condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 04/23/2010 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Info (626) 927-4399 By:Trustees Sale Officer RECONTRUST
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COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any info obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3593036 06/05, 06/12, 06/19/2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE Trustees Sale No. 05-FMB-86636 APN# 8281-044-088 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/26/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On June 25, 2010, at 10:30 AM, AT WEST SIDE TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY COURTHOUSE DIRECTLY FACING NORWALK BLVD., 12720 NORWALK BOULEVARD, in the City of NORWALK, County of LOS ANGELES, State of CALIFORNIA, REGIONAL SERVICE CORPORATION, a California corporation, as duly appointed Trustee under that certain Deed of Trust executed by DIANA NUNANDATHAN AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, as Trustors, recorded on 1/4/2008, as Instrument No. 20080021731, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of CALIFORNIA, under the power of sale therein contained, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, for cash, or cashiers check (payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States) without warranty express or implied as to title, use, possession or encumbrances, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it as such Trustee, in and to the following described property situated in the aforesaid County and State, to-wit: TAX PARCEL NO. 8281-044-088 From information which the Trustee deems reliable, but for which Trustee makes no representation or warranty, the street address or other common designation of the above described property is purported to be 680 SHADY PL, DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765. Said property is being sold for the purpose of paying the obligations secured by said Deed of Trust, including fees and expenses of sale. The total amount of the unpaid principal balance, interest thereon, together with reasonably estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Trustees Sale is $596,337.18. In compliance with Calif Civil Code 2923.5(c), the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one or more of the following methods: by telephone, by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting or the borrower has surrendered the property to the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent and that the compliance with Civil Code Sect 2923.5 was made at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of this Notice of Sale. The mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: it has obtained a final or temporary order of exemption and said order is current and valid as of the date of the Notice and the time frame set forth in Calif Civil Code 2923.54 does not apply or Calif Civil Code 2923.54 does not cover this loan. Date: 3/12/10 REGIONAL SERVICE CORPORATION, Trustee By: JEAN GREAGOR, AUTHORIZED AGENT Agent for Trustee: AGENCY SALES AND POSTING 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, STE 200 IRVINE, CA 92602 Tel Num: (800) 5422550 Sale Info: (714) 730-2727 or www.rtrustee.com ASAP# 3593206 06/05, 06/12, 06/19/2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE File No. 7037.04739 Title Order No. 4381035 MIN No. 100024200011793748 APN 8316-007-030 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/01/06. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashiers check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. Trustor(s): Ramon V Ortega and Elizabeth L Ortega, Husband and Wife as Joint Tenants Recorded: 03/08/06, as Instrument No. 06 0494857, of Official Records of Los Angeles County, California. Date of Sale: 06/29/10 at 1:00 PM Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 W Mission Blvd., Pomona, CA The purported property address is: 425 CARLETON AVE, CLAREMONT, CA 91711 Assessors Parcel No. 8316-007030 The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $398,227.10. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the
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3033. First American Loanstar Trustee Services LLC May be Acting as a Debt Collector Attempting to Collect a Debt. Any Info obtained may be used for that purpose. NPP0160468 06/12/10, 06/19/10, 06/26/10 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE BUDGET OF CLAREMONT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (JPA)(ROC/P) OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY The governing board of The Claremont Unified School District (JPA) (ROC/P) will hold a public hearing on the BUDGET OF THE DISTRICT FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2011, prior to Final Adoption as required by Education Code Section 42103. The public hearing will be held at Richard S. Kirkendall Education Center on June 24, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. The public is cordially invited to attend this meeting. The proposed budget will be on file and available for public inspection at the following location(s) should members of the public wish to review the budget prior to the public hearing. Location Richard S. Kirkendall Education Center, 170 W. San Jose Ave., Claremont, CA from June 21-24, 2010 during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.. Darline P. Robles, Ph.D. Los Angeles County Superintendent of Schools, Los Angeles County Office of Education 6/12/10 and 6/19/10. CNS-1858685# CLAREMONT COURIER NOTICE OF AMENDED PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF IRENE SMALLEY Case No. KP012008 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of IRENE SMALLEY AN AMENDED PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Harold C. Stalter in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE AMENDED PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Harold C. Stalter be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE AMENDED 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 AMENDED PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the amended petition will be held on July 8, 2010 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. A located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. 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 DE154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code sect 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: PATRICIA JO WILKINSON ESQ, SBN 60185 WILKINSON & WILKINSON, 341 W FIRST ST CLAREMONT CA 91711 PUBLISH: June 16, 19 and 23, 2010.
purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid, plus interest. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the beneficiary, the Trustor or the trustee. If required by the provisions of sect 2923.5 of the Calif Civil Code, the declaration from the mortgagee, beneficiary or its authorized agent was recorded with the appropriate County Recorders Office and reads substantially as follows: The mortgage loan servicer declares that (1) it has obtained a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Calif Civil Code 2923.52 and (2) the timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdiv (a) of Calif Civil Code 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Calif Civil Code 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date: June 2, 2010 NORTHWEST TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC, as Trustee Liliana Cruz, Authorized Signatory 505 N. Tustin Ave, Ste 243, Santa Ana, CA 92705 Sale Info website: www.USA-Foreclosure.com Automated Sales Line: 714-277-4845 Reinstatement and Pay-Off Requests: (866) 387-NWTS THIS OFFICE IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFO OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE FEI # 1002.158049 6/5, 6/12, 6/19/2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE TSG No.: 4398004 TS No: CA1000195499 FHA/VA/PMI No.: APN:8315-009-030 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 07/21/07. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On July 2, 2010 at 11:30 AM, First American LoanStar Trustee Services LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 07/27/07, as Instrument No. 20071775104, in book , page , of Official Records in the Office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of California. Executed by: RAYMOND L. SCOTT III AND TONYA S. SCOTT,. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIERS CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 W. Mission Blvd. Pomona, CA. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 8315-009-030. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 618 COLGATE PL, CLAREMONT, CA 91711. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $499,617.18. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand 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. The beneficiary or servicing agent declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporations a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Calif Civil Code Sect 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the Notice of Sale is filed and/or The timeframe for giving Notice of Sale specified in subdivision (s) of Calif Civil Code Sect 2923.52 applies and has been provided or the loan is exempt from the requirements. Date: 06/11/10, First American Title Insurance Company First American LoanStar Trustee Services LLC, 3 First American Way, Santa Ana, CA 92707 Original document signed by Authorized Agent, Chet Sconyers FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFO CALL 530-672-
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RENTALS
Apartments for Rent
CLAREMONT; cute and cozy one bedroom with garage in courtyard setting. One block from Village. $900. Tori 626-926-6145. SMALL one bedroom, one bathroom. Indian Hill and 7th. $700 monthly. 625-3682. NEAR the Village; one bedroom, one bathroom. Refrigerator, water, trash included. One carport. $900 per month WSPM 621-5941. THREE bedroom, two bathroom with pool. $1400, First months rent Free on approved credit! Barbara 624-9958. SO PERFECT! One bedroom apartment. Totally remodeled. $850, deposit $400. Pool, private patio, A/C. Call: 624-7383.
CONTACT US 1420 N Claremont Blvd. Suite 205B Claremont, CA 91711 Ph: 909.621.4761 Fax: 909.621.4072 classified@claremont-courier.com Business Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
RENTALS
House for Rent
NORTH Claremont home; three bedrooms, 1.75 bathrooms, 1,824 square feet, Pool, water, sewer, trash, gardener, pool service. included. $2,500 monthly. WSPM 621-5941. THREE bedroom, two bathrooms. 1 year lease $1900 includes gardeneer. No pets. 901 Indian Hill (across from Memorial Park) Open House Saturday, 10-3 p.m. 858272-3220.
EMPLOYMENT
Student Ads
DOG, Pet and Housesitter. Local to Claremont. Available now through August Charles Zetterberg 367-0448. LOCAL Female Grad student offering summer help for home, pets, family, kids, teens, personal and business events. Please email: claremontassistant@gmail.com
ANIMALS
Animal Shelters
Inland Valley Humane Society 623-9777 Upland Animal Shelter 931-4185 H.O.P.E Upland 1800-811-4285 West End Animal Shelter 947-3517
MARKETPLACE
Garage Sales
SINGLE family sale. Household items, cedar chest, bicycles. Saturday, 7 am to 12. 941 Ottawa Dr. SATURDAY & Sunday. 7 a.m. 614 E. Sebastopol Street. Clothing, furniture, dishes and more!
Coyote Sightings
TO report a coyote sighting, please call Aimee at 621-4761.
Office Space
1309 SQ. FT. Professional space. in prime downtown Claremont 625-5919.
Free Animal
FREE are you the stranger upon who Blanche DuBois can rely on? Sweet, adaptable 8 year old Tabby whos owner recently died needs loving home. 398-1035.
Condo for Rent

BRAND New two bedroom, one story. Prime Claremont location. Low cost energy efficient living. Appliances included. No smoking, pets. $1550. 447-7708. www.masonprophet,com QUAIL Creek: Newly renovated two bedroom, two bathroom lower unit. A/C, tennis, pool, laundry. No pets. $1250 Monthly. Year Lease. 949632-8936.
Studio for Rent

NORTH Claremont Guest Studio with bathroom, microwave, small refrigerator, freezer. All utilities included. Shared laundry $700.00 monthly WSPM 621-5941.
AUTOS
Auto for Sale
SELLING your car? Why not place a photo display ad? Only $25 for one week! Call Aimee 621-4761.
Needs Good Home

MINI SHEPHERD. Lovable male, loyal companion. Handsome Corgi/Shepherd mix, approx. 7 years. Indoor dog. Please call 623-1852.
Townhome for Rent

FOUR bedroom 2.5 bath Spanish style home in North Claremont. 3100 sq.ft shared pool, pets ok with pet deposit. $2,700 monthly. Call (951) 377-6308. THREE bedroom 2.5 bathrooms. North Claremont. Close to Colleges and shopping. Pool, Jacuzzi. $1850. 621-2517. VILLAGE Walk: three bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, den, laundry, refrigerator, two car garage $2395 monthly. 310-210-7719. CLAREMONT Club for lease: three bedroom, 2.5 bathroom, two car attached garage. $1700 monthly. 949-677-6736. SOUTH Claremont; four bedroom, 2.5 bathrooms, two car garage, community pool. Sewer & trash included. No smoking, pets. $1600 WSPM 621-5941.
Cottage for Rent

CLAREMONT Village. One bedroom, office, dining room, garage. all appliances. No smoking, pets. $1500 includes some utilities, gardener. 707-529-4263. CHARMING garden cottage in the heart of the Village. Available August 1st. Walk to Metrolink, Colleges. Water, gardener and off street parking included. $1300/ month. brainstorming@speakeasy.net or 626-4143.
BULLETINS
Hotlines
NAMI HELPLINE National Alliance on Mental Illness, Pomona Valley Chapter, provides information and referral in a supportive spirit. Call any day or time. 399-0305. PROJECT Sister Sexual Assault Crisis Prevention Services. If you have been sexually assaulted or victimized by child sexual abuse & need help for yourself or your children, call the 24 hotline 626-HELP (4357). HOUSE OF RUTH Domestic Violence Services. If you have been abused or beaten by your intimate partner and need help for yourself or your children, please call; 24 hour hotline 988-5559.
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For Lease
THREE bedroom in convenient location, close to everything. Fireplace, hardwood floors. $2,200. www.curtisrealestate.com 626-1261.
Hair Booth for Rent

CLAREMONT booth rentals for stylist and manicurist in a Victorian style shop. $115 weekly includes towels. 621-0541. Rates and deadlines are subject to change without notice. The publisher reserves the right to edit, reclassify, revise or reject any classified advertisement. Please report any error that may be in your ad immediately. The COURIER is not responsible for any unreported errors after the first publication. It is the advertisers obligation to verify the accuracy of his/her ad.
Trailer for Rent

30 FOOT, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom. North Claremont. $750 per month, $750 security deposit. 626-3218.
DEADLINES All new accounts and Garage Sale ads must be prepaid. Payment by cash, check. credit cards now accepted. Sorry no refunds.
PRICING
Classified: Monday & Thursday by 3:00 pm Real Estate: Wednesday by 3:00 pm Service Pages: Monday by 3:00 pm
Classified: 1-16 words $20.00, each additional word $1.25 Display Ad: $11 per column/inch, 3 column minimum Service Ad: Please call for pricing.
SERVICES
ACOUSTICAL
QUALITY INTERIORS. Acoustical contractor. Specializing in acoustic removal, texture, painting, acoustic respray and drywall repairs. Lic #602916. 624-8177.
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CARE GIVER
CAREGIVER for seniors and children. Housecleaning available separately. Experienced. References available. Call Josephine. 909-467-2305, 909-489-3993 CNA trained woman will care for handicapped or elderly people. Light house cleaning. 909-625-8933 PART-TIME, independent, experienced care giver looking to provide personal care services. References available. Call Dora. 760-341-4688 CHRISTIAN care giver will take care of your loved ones. 24 hours, yard work, house cleaning. 25 years experience! 909985-2405, 909-200-6616 EXPERIENCED care provider. CPR and State certified. Good References. Please call 951-217-3949
CONCRETE
JDC CONCRETE Driveways, patios, walkways, pool decks. Color, stamped, aggregate & washed finish concrete. Brick, stone, pavers & block walls. Insured License# 894245. (909) 624-9000
DANCE
How
do You Move in the World? With Beauty and Passion? Ongoing Classes. EurythmyForAdults.com 909-626-0757
FURNITURE RESTORATION
KEN'S OLDEN ODDITIES
Taking the time to care for Courier readers complete restoration needs since 1965. Lic #100108 (909) 593-1846.
GIRL FRIDAY
I'M HERE TO HELP. Housekeeping, Shopping, Errands. Pet, Plant, House Sitting. Jenny Jones (909) 626-0027 Anytime!
AIKIDO
Programs for Adults and for Children. Est. 1983. Call 624-7770. perry@aiki.com www.musubidojo.org
GLASS & MIRRORS

College Glass Inc.
Broken Glass Replacement Dual & Single Glaze Mirrors Table Tops Wardrobe Doors Shower Enclosures Sliding Glass Doors & Windows
SMITH LANDSCAPE
Custom Landscape &
Hardscape Design New & Existing Outdoor Living Spaces & Kitchens Custom Brick & Stone Work Color, Stamped & Washed Concrete Pavers Synthetic Grasses Drought Tolerant Designs, Irrigation, Low Voltage Lighting, Drainage, Custom Patio Covers
GARDENING
26 YEARS Experience! We Create a customized maintenance program for your property and lifestyle needs. Sprinkler repairs & low voltage lighting. Call Alan Cantrall 909-944-1857. Licenced & insured # 861865 GARDENING SERVICE. Sprinkler systems. General clean-up. Install new grass. Maintenance. Free estimates. Call Mr. Ho at (909) 238-8115
DRYWALL
THOR MCANDREW Construction. Drywall repair & installation. Interior plaster repair. Free estimates. CA Lic# 742776. Call: 909-816-8467 ThorDrywall.com
AIR CONDITIONING
STEVE'S 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% financing. Senior disc. Lic 744873.
909-626-1535
Lic# 860465
HANDYMAN
Claremont Handyman Service All your handyman needs Carpentry, Lighting, painting Odd jobs welcome! Free Consultations 921-6334 ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, remodeling, painting. Worked 18 years in Claremont. References available. Lic# 846995. Call 951-237-1547.
ELECTRICIAN
GLOBAL ELECTRIC Free estimates, lowest prices! Quality guaranteed. Small Jobs Welcome. Lighting design, garden, installation, computer, phones, all types of troubleshooting, upgrades. Local, Fast! 805-4512697 Lic#633154. MOR ELECTRIC Co. Residential, commercial, industrial. No job too big or small; we do everything electrical! Reasonable, reliable. Seniors discount. Lic. #400990. Free Estimates. 989-3454, 767-0062. Talk to an electrician, not a machine. Residential, commercial, Industrial. Lic # 7 3 1 9 4 8 . UNITED ELECTRIC Claremont. 909-772-6000
Lic #789335 909-456-9123
(909) 985-5254
Since 1979 - Prompt repairs, serious service. Free estimates for complete installations and equipment change outs. Competitive rates. Visa/MC accepted. Lic.# C20-383912. 626-3933.
DOUG CHAPLINE Heating & Air Conditioning.
ADVANCED LANDSCAPE DON DAVIES CUSTOM DESIGN & INSTALLATIONS

New, Refurbished or Repair. Sod, Drainage, Plants, Trees Concrete, Masonary, BBQs Decks, Patios, Covers Lighting - Low Voltage, 120 Sprinkler & Drip Systems Planter or Retaining Walls D.G., Stepping Stones, Rock Fountains, Waterfalls
SMITH LANDSCAPE
Custom Landscape &
Hardscape Design New & Existing Outdoor Living Spaces & Kitchens Custom Brick & Stone Work Color, Stamped & Washed Concrete, Pavers, Synthetic Grasses, Drought Tolerant Designs, Irrigation, Low Voltage Lighting, Drainage, Custom Patio Covers
CARPET CLEANING
ANDERSON CARPET SERVICE Claremont resident serving Claremont since 1985. Powerful truck mounted cleaning units. Expert carpet repairs and stretching. Senior discounts. 24 hour emergency water damage service. 621-1182. HACIENDA CARPET u p h o l s t e r y, t i l e cleaning. Since 1970. Specializing in commercial, residential. 20% discount 909-985-3875 WINSTON'S CARPET Cleaning. Commercial, residential. Experienced, reliable. Free Scotchguard and pet odor removal. Free Estimate. Senior discount. 282-0777.
SAME DAY REPAIRS Free in Home Evaluation for New Installations www.novellcustom.com (909)398-1208 Lic. #810252 WERE LOCAL 671 W. Arrow Hwy., Claremont
FROM CLEAN UP TO INSTALL TO MAINTENANCE NEAT, COURTEOUS, RELIABLE, INSURED CALL 592-0757 Now CELL 626-428-1691
Serving Claremont Area for 30 Years St. Cont #323243 Liability-Comp. Ins.
Lic #789335 909-456-9123 GARDEN MAINTENANCE Mowing, hand pull weeding, trimming, sprinkler work and clean-ups. David: (909) 374-1583
ANTIQUE REFINISHING KEN'S OLDEN ODDITIES
Taking the time to care for Courier readers complete restoration needs since 1965. Lic #100108 (909) 593-1846.
CONTRACTORS
KOGEMAN CONSTRUCTION
Room Additions, Kitchen/Bath Remodeling, Custom Cabinets, Residential/Commercial.
BATH REFINISH
BATHTUBS, SHOWERS, sinks and counters; state of the art reglazing. Lic.#714538. Franklin Interiors. (909) 364-9898. BATHROOM Makeovers! Tile work, shower pans, bathtubs, shower doors, plumbing, painting and cabinets. Lic. #455189 909-489-0939 A BATH-BRITE Authorized Dealer Bathtubs & Sinks, Showers, Tile, Countertops. Refinish - Reglaze - Restore. Porcelain, Ceramic, Fiberglass Quick & Affordable.
CHILDCARE
NOW ENROLLING Children! Licensed loving child care in my Claremont home. 29 years experience. Call Nancy Schreiber 596-5569, 263-1145
946-8664
Lic.#B710309
CHIMNEY SWEEP
Gash Chimney Sweep
Dust Free Chimney Cleaning. Repair Chimney Covers, Spark Arrestor, Masonry & Dampers. BBB. 467-9212
ADVANCED - DON DAVIES NEW, REFURBISH, OR REPAIR FAST, NEAT, COURTEOUS, RELIABLE.
1/2 HOUR FREE Two Hour Minimum Residential, Commercial, Recessed Lighting, Breaker Replacement, Panel Upgrades, Ceiling Fans, Troubleshooting, Computer Circuits, Landscape Lighting, Pool & Spa Equipment Replacement. Free Estimates Sales & Service. 24 hours. References. 909-626-2242 or 909-900-8930 Lic #806149. CALL LOU Flush lights, service changes, repair, service calls, outdoor lighting, room additions. Lic. #258436. (909) 241-7671, (909) 949-8230. SPARKS ELECTRIC Local Electrician For All Your Electrician Needs. 626-890-8887 or 909-251-2013 Lic # 922000
ELIAS GARDENING & Landscaping. Clean-ups. Tree trimming. Sodding. Hydro-seeding. Sprinkler installation and repairs. 10% Senior discount. Free estimates. (909) 484-3419
NATURAL EARTH Eco-Friendly Landscaping From the creators of The Pomona College Organic Farm. Specializing in edible and drought tolerant landscapes. Why mow when you can grow? 909-398-1235.
Handyman Service. Your Small Job Specialist Steve Aldridge. Day: 909-455-4917 Evening: 909-625-1795 H O WA R D ' S Home Repair Service. Repair, Restoration in older homes (1900 - 1950) to Present. Double hung windows, wood screens, hinge & pocket doors. Moulding, fences, gates, porches and decks. 35 years experience. Free estimates. 909-626-7125. Email: twocornells@verizon.net Keep the old working like new! SMALL repair jobs, fencing, gates, brick block, concrete cutting, breaking and re-pour. 23 years in Claremont. Paul 624-8572
www.naturalearth.biz
Lic 919825 MANUEL GARDEN Service General Clean-Up. Lawn maintenance, bush trimming, general maintenance, tree trimming and removal, low prices, free estimates. Call 909-391-3495 or 909-239-3979
HANDYMAN NEW & REPAIRS

INSIDE, OUTSIDE & MAINTENANCE
small or large, home, garage, yard
CALL 909-592-0757 NOW

SERVING CLAREMONT AREA 30 YEARS
ST. CONT. #323243
945-7775 www.bath-brite.com
BLOCKWALLS
Specialist in Root damage repairs Lic #557151 Please Call 621-5388
QUALITY FIREPLACE & BBQ

Chimney Sweeping Complete fireplace, woodstove installation, service & repair. Spark Arrestor supply & installation. 392 N. 2nd Ave., Upland
LIABILITY- COMP. INS.

WINDOWS, REMODELS, EXTERIOR HOME IMPROVEMENT Quality Reliability Local Contractor 20 Years Experience Call CUSTOM CONSTRUCTION today. License# 630203. 946-2924 Cell 996-2981
BLOCK WORK & BRICK WORK
FENCES & GATES

REDWOOD/CEDAR OR WROUGHT IRON
Expert Repairs New Installations 909-621-5388 Lic #557151

Landscaping, Plumbing, Electric Cleanup, Demo, Tractor, Haul, Painting, Staining, Stucco, Decks, Patios, Lighting, Fencing Sprinklers, Drainage, Slopes, Walls, Masonry, Concrete, Brick Rocks, D.G
ONE CALL DOES IT ALL

Liability & Comp Ins. St Cont #323243 *30 Years Serving Claremont Area*
920-6600
909-592-0757 CELL 626-428-1691
CARPENTRY
MASTER CARPENTER, wood worker. Mantels, custom countertops and doors. 18 year Claremont resident. Go to www.clivegrey.com. Clive Grey 909-702-4607
CLUTTER MANAGEMENT
CLUTTER MANAGEMENT. Moving assistance, removal of clutter, bedrooms, closets, houses, offices, garages, emotional clutter, small jobs and more. Michael. 626-940-8786.
FICTITIOUS NAME
A FICTITIOUS 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 every five (5) years. You must republish if any changes have been made to your business. If your business is in LA COUNTY, The Courier will provide the legal form, file it with the L.A. County Clerk, publish the Statement and provide you with proof of publication. Only $95.00 to publish plus a $23 county fee. Claremont Courier: 1420 N. Claremont Blvd, Suite 205B Claremont. Call Vickie 621-4761.
HAULING
A-1 DEPENDABLE HAULING Commercial & Residential House * Yard * Garage Clean-ups Gardening* Trees and Demolition Deck & Spa Removal Foreclosure Clean-ups Free Estimates 909-944-9544
Custom Cabinets, Entertainment Centers Fireplace Mantels, Doors, Molding and More! Free Estimates! References Available Visit our Website at dandgcarpentry.com Please Call: 909-262-3144 Lic# 900656
D and G Carpentry *Cabinet Refacing*
REMODELS, ADDITIONS, Restoration P r o j e c t s . Claremont Construction Company.

A locally owned, full-service building contractor. Design and Architectural Service available. We also do repairs and small jobs. Please call for a free estimate.
COMPUTERS
Christopher Iqal Computer/Internet Repair Services Small Business & Home Support A+ Certified (909)456-6102 chris.iqal@gmail.com
Roger (909)626-0028
Fully insured. 20 year Claremont resident. Lic#751929
Serving Claremont Area for 30 Years St. Cont #323243 Liability-Comp. Ins.
BUDGET HAULING
Reasonable rates. Free estimates. Call Wayne
909-262-2225
SERVICES
HAULING
SAME DAY HAUL
Free Estimates * Senior Discount
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LANDSCAPING
LEARN JAPANESE
TAUGHT by Sumi Ohtani at Claremont Forum. Ongoing classes in the new Packing House. CHILDREN: Monday, 3:454:45pm, Tuesday (for beginner), 4:30-5:30 pm. TEEN/ADULT: Monday, 7-8:30pm. Registration required. Call 626-3066 Private tutoring available. www.claremontforum.org
PEST CONTROL
R&D PEST Services Inc. Careful. Scientific. Effective. We are the ant control experts. Gopher elimination. 909-629-6222.
PLUMBING
$20 Off Your Next Plumbing Repair!
TILE
Regrout, clean, seal, color grout. 909-880-9719. 1-888-764-7688.
MASTER TILE LAYER Quick and Clean. Plumb and Level. Residential and commercial. Lic# 830249. Call Ray (909) 731-3511.
We Haul It All Charlie 909-382-1210 sameday-haulaway.com
ADVANCED
Clean Up Hauling Repairs. Courteous, fast, reliable.
PET SITTING
CLAREMONT PET & House sitting. Serving the Village area only. Experienced with references. Licensed & bonded. 909638-8295 www.claremontpets.com
LIC# 834510
909-599-9530
Over 20 years in area
TREE CARE
All Plumbing Repairs Drain Cleaning, Slab leaks Gas Line Repairs and Installs Repipes, Toilet Installs Video Sewer Inspections Hydro Jetting Water Heater Repairs and Install Tankless Water Heater Repairs and Installs Sewer Drain Cleaning Repairs and Install 909-946-1112 877-933-1112 BOBS TREE SERVICE I.S.A Certified Arborist on job at all times. Trimming, diagnosis, medicating, removal. Cell 909-524-8000 Lic #764621 MGT PROFESIONAL Tree Care. Providing prompt, dependable service for all your tree care needs. Certified arborist. Matt Gray-Trask 946-7444.
HOUSE CLEANING
CHRISTIAN LADY will clean h o m e s , o ff i c e s , w i n d o w s . Bonded. Licensed. Excellent references. 21 years. Yolanda 621-2162.
ORGANIZING
Do You Have Trouble Getting Organized? Ill help with: Closets Kitchen/Pantry Garages Kids Rooms Office and More. Lets simplify your life! Call Kristine 909-225-8190
ROSIE'S
SPIC
S PA N
Cleaning Service Residential/ Commercial/vacant homes, apartments, offices. Free estimate. Licensed. 986-8009 ROSE CLEANING Service Houses, apartments, offices. 24 hours, weekly. Experienced. Free Estimates. Senior Discount 909-983-5834
Serving Claremont Area for 30 Years St. Cont #323243 Liability-Comp. Ins. G&A ARTISTIC Landscape and Gardening. Concerned about sustainability? We are a local business that can help you with environmentally friendly procedures for artistically created landscapes and continued care. We specialize in California Natives, water issues and professional garden maintenance! Graciela Gonzales, Horticulturist. 951-768-0349
PIANO LESSONS
EVELYN HUBACKER Piano teacher accepting New students. 909-626-2931 www.evelynhubacker.com
PIANO TUNING
HAVE YOUR PIANO professionally tuned and cleaned. Call Keith at PIANO FORTE 909-625-1897 for prompt, courteous service.
TREE CARE
BAUER TREE Care. 30+ in Claremont Ornamental Pruning Specialist of your perennials. (909) 624-8238.
PAINTING
COLLINS PAINTING & CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, LLC Interior, exterior. Residential and commercial. Contractors Lic.#384597. 985-8484.
EXCEL PLUMBING
Family Owned & Operated 30+ Years Experience. Expert Plumbing Repairs & Drain Cleaning. Water Heaters, Faucets, Sinks, Toilets, Disposals, Under Slab Lead Detection, Sewer Video Inspection. Licensed, Bonded & Insured. Lic. #673558.
PLASTER
PLASTERING BY Thomas Stucco and drywall repair specialist. Licensed home improvement contractor #614648. Call 984-6161. www.wall-doctor.com
CAROUSEL QUALITY CLEANING. Family owned for 20 years. Licensed. Bonded. Senior rates. Trained professional services including: baseboards, ovens, windows. Fire/water damage. Hauling. Move in/ out. 10% discount to Claremont College staff and faculty. Robyn 621-3929
SMITH LANDSCAPE
Custom Landscape &
Hardscape Design New & Existing Outdoor Living Spaces & Kitchens Custom Brick & Stone Work Color, Stamped & Washed Concrete Pavers Synthetic Grasses Drought Tolerant Designs, Irrigation, Low Voltage Lighting, Drainage, Custom Patio Covers
IRRIGATION
SPRINKLER SYSTEMS INSTALLATIONS EXPERT REPAIRS C.F Privett Lic #557151 909-621-5388
STEVE LOPEZ PAINTING Extensive preparation. Indoor, outdoor, cabinets. Offering Odorless green solution. 33-year master. Lic#542552. 909-989-9786. D&D CUSTOM PAINTING. Bonded. Lic. #423346. Residential/commercial. Interior or exterior. Free estimates. 982-8024. Exterior Painting Specialists PROTECT YOUR WOOD! We are experts at preparation and painting of: fascia, doors, window trim, gates & fences. C.F. Privett 909-621-5388 Lic# 557151
TOM DAY Tree Service. Fine pruning of all trees since 1974. Free estimate. (909) 629-6960.
PLUMBING
STEVE'S PLUMBING. 24 HR 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 BOB THE PLUMBER No job too small, We do it all! Small company with over 20 years of experience and small prices. We repair and install showers, tubs, water heaters, toilets, and all faucets, including kitchens and bathrooms, inside and outside. Installation and repair of all valves. We install gas lines. Expert drain cleaners! Senior Discounts. Checks and credit cards accepted. WE TRY HARDER! 909-985-9408 or 1888-424-9210. Lic. #536312 ROBERTS Rooter & Plumbing Repairs. No job too small! Senior discounts. Low prices. Repiping specialist, rooter services. Expert toilet, tub, sink, water heater, shower repairs and replacements. 909-579-9543 Lic #536312
909-945-1995
TUTORING
SAT, English, 3 graduate degrees, $50 per hour, $65 for 90 minutes, half- price for first session, please see sinskytutor.com and contact Tom: 626-354-3616 tomsinsky@earthlink.net
ACE SEVIER PAINTING

Interior/Exterior. BONDED and INSURED. Many references. Claremont resident. 35 years experience. Lic. #315050.
ADVANCED DON DAVIES

NEW, REFURBISH, OR REPAIR SPRINKLER & DRIP SYSTEMS FAST, NEAT, COURTEOUS, RELIABLE.
Lic #789335 909-456-9123
RESIDENTIAL & Commercial. Complete plumbing & drain service. Lowest rates. Drains cleaned from $45. Copper Repipes, Tankless Water Heaters, Sewer Camera Inspection, Trenchless Sewer Replacement, Hydrojetting, Leak Detection. Same Day Service. Family Owned & Operated. Free estimates! 909-730-4400 All major credit cards accepted Lic #867530 insured & Bonded.
UPHOLSTERY
PINK UPHOLSTERY
46 Years of experience. Up to 30% discount on fabric. Free pickup and delivery. (909) 597-6613.
WEED ABATEMENT
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, call 909214-6773 Tom Day Tree Service
M&M LANDSCAPING .
Cleanups, removal. Design, installation. Drought tolerant yards, farm yards, irrigation, drip systems. Sod, seed. Senior discount. Call Mike 816-0708 GREEN SIDE UP LANDSCAPING landscape design & construction New, re-landscaping, & repairs Concrete, block walls, masonry, BBQ, patio covers, & fountains Planting, irrigation, drainage, lighting & ponds simon_dimmock@gsul.net CALL Simon Dimmock @ 909-992-9087 Lic. No. 941731 SUNSET GARDENS LANDSCAPING. Lic #373833. Family Owned. Drought Tolerant Landscapes, Rockscapes, Naturescapes, Hardscapes, Stone Masonry, Patio Covers. Weekly Gardening Service. Reasonable Prices! Free Estimates. 909-231-8305
624-5080, 596-4095
ROOFING
Gorden Perry Roofing Reroofing, repairs of all types. Free estimate. Quality work. Lic #C39588976 909-944-3884
JOHNNYS TREE SERVICE

Weed Abatement, Land Clearing,
CALL 909-592-0757
NOW
SAME DAY SERVICE CELL 626-428-1691
Residential/Commercial. Quality work at reasonable prices. Free estimates. Lic.#541469. 622-7994
REROOF SPECIALIST
All types of Roofing, Reroofing, New Roofs, Repairs. Lic# 630203
CUSTOM CONSTRUCTION
Disking and Mowing, Tree Trimming & Demolition. 909-946-1123 or 626-918-7069
ADVANCED - DON DAVIES

FAST, NEAT, COURTEOUS, RELIABLE
DURUSSEL SPRINKLERS. Install, repair, automate. Since 1982. Free estimates. License #540042. Call (909) 982-1604.
PATIO & DECKS

Open Lattice or Solid Patio Covers. Cement Wood. Brick Decks. Village Restoration Specialist. Contractors Lic #751929 Roger Levine 909-626-0028
CLAREMONT CONSTRUCTION
Plumbing Heating & A/C 909-626-6365

FREE SERVICE CALL! FREE ESTIMATES!
Drains Cleaned from $59.00 Main sewers cleaned from $89.00 GO Green with a new Noritz Tankless Water Heater. TOTO toilets installed $430.00 after rebate 1.28 gal flush. E x c l u s i v e root removal with NO digging sewer technology (call for details). Take advantage of our money saving maintenance programs We will beat any licensed contractors price. Complete plumbing repairs & drain cleaning. Take advantage of new tax credits and rebates today (call for details) Serving Claremont for over 20 years! Family owned and operated Fully licensed insured & bonded. #686729. Mention this ad and receive a coupon for $25.00 off your next service
RENES PLUMBING, Heating and Air Conditioner Repair. Bonded, Insured. Drains cleared, electronic leak detection. Budget pricing. Lic. #454443. (909) 593-1175, (909) 941-1192.
Mark 946-2924 Cell 996-2981
CALL 909-592-0757 Now SAME DAY SERVICE CELL 626-428-1691
SHOWER ENCLOSURE
COLLEGE GLASS Inc. Shower & Tub Enclosures Framed & Frameless Custom 3/8 & 1/2 Heavy Enclosures 909-626-1535 Lic# 860465
WINDOW WASHING
NACHOS WINDOW CLEANING. For window washing call Nacho 909-816-2435 Free Estimates, satisfaction guaranteed. Resident of Claremont.
LANDSCAPING
GREENWOOD LANDSCAPING CO.
Landscaping contractor for complete landscaping irrigation drainage designing gardening.
Lic.#520496. 909-621-7770.
PAT G O N Z A L E S Design & install specializing in drought tolerant landscaping, drip systems, lighting. Artistic solutions for the future. Over 35 yrs experience. 909 225-8855, 909 9825965 lic # 585007

SPRINKLER REPAIR
WASTING WATER? POOR COVERAGE?
Sprinkler repair. New Installations and Modifications. C.F. Privett 621-5388 Lic.#557151
CHARLES LANDSCAPE DESIGN

25 years experience. Claremont Native. Drought tolerant native plants. Landscaping boulders in stock. Hand selected trees and plants. Private gardens- including waterfalls, Koi ponds, and outdoor lighting. Excellent concrete work and stone walls. Noise conscious maintenance using the quietest mowers and hand sweeping. Irrigation maintenance and repair.
OVER 4000 REPEAT CUSTOMERS. Serving Claremont/Upland Since 1984. Free Estimate. 100% guaranteed. Track cleaning and pressure washing available.
EMPIRE WINDOW CLEANING.
(909) 920-0606
$10 off with this ad!
DANS GARDENING SERVICE

Sprinklers Installed/Repaired. Clean-up/Hauling. Sod/seed, Planting, Lighting, Drainage. Free written estimates; insured. References. Since 1977. Lic. #508671. 909-989-1515.
Serving Claremont Area for 30 Years St. Cont #323243 Liability- Comp. Ins.
STRUCTURE
EARTHQUAKE RETROFIT House Bolting Structural repairs Floor adjustments David Johnson Const. Lic. #677971. Since 1993 Upland CA 91786 909-982-4771 909263-9654
YOGA
RESTORATIVE YOGA
Classes and workshops. Susan Perry 32 year Yoga practitioner. Weekly classes held at Musubi Dojo. Call 909624-7770 perry@aiki.com www.musubidojo.org
Charles Jahant Call 909-921-1901
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AUTO
HEALTH & WELLNESS
F & H Tire Company

540 East Holt Avenue Pomona, California 91767
Come visit F & H Tire Company for service for tires, brakes and shocks. We have been providing honest service since 1938.
MACS AUTO BODY INC.

Family owned for 81 years
909.629.3044
Darren Callaway
President
Mastercraft Toyo
187 East Commercial St. Pomona, CA 91767

KEVIN MALONEY
909-622-7134
HOME IMPROVEMENT
HEALTH & WELLNESS
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Options In-Home Care is built on integrity and compassion. Our friendly and professional staff provides affordable non-medical home care service, tailored care for our elderly clients, including personal hygiene, Alzheimer & dementia care, meal prep, bathing and light house keeping. For your convenience our Operators and Case Managers are available 24/7! Office #: 909-621- CARE(2273) Fax #: 909-621-1114 Website: www.optionsinhomecare.com
HOME IMPROVEMENT
HOME IMPROVEMENT
HOME IMPROVEMENT
EARTHQUAKE RETROFIT House Bolting

Structural repairs Floor adjustments
David Johnson Const. Lic. #677971. Since 1993 Upland CA 91786 (909) 982-4771 (909) 263-9654 HOME IMPROVEMENT HOME IMPROVEMENT
Electrical
Jeff A. Bonhus
HOME IMPROVEMENT
Hardwood Floors
John Dominguez
909-624-1246
Since 1976
Sanding Re-finishing Installation Staining Repair
HOME IMPROVEMENT
HOME IMPROVEMENT
Acoustic Removal Complete Remodels Drywall Repair Roofing Masonry Room Additions Electrical Wood Floors Granite & Tile Custom Cabinets Landscaping Residential & Commercial
HOME IMPROVEMENT
Home & Office Organizing Remix Decorating 909-532-9430 Caren Whiteside carenwhiteside@verizon.net References Available HOME IMPROVEMENT
Home Solutions
Free Room, Ask How
695 W. Foothill Blvd. Claremont, CA 91711 909.445.0873
HOME IMPROVEMENT
HOME IMPROVEMENT
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LANDSCAPING & GARDENING
LANDSCAPING & GARDENING
Dick Oosterheert
Landscape Services
Dont Landscape
Renovate!
HOME IMPROVEMENT
Save money by designing with drought tolerant materials! Conserve water by converting existing irrigation to low flow irrigation! Preserve your yard with a lawn and landscape renovation Plant Pruning Raised Beds
909-579-0248
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Lic. #C-27 876953
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1115 Cooke Ave., Claremont

The Belage Development, North Claremont, Former Model Home With 3,800 Sq. Ft. Amenities and Updgrades Too Extensive to List. Listed at $989,000.
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www.DonKendrick.com Office: 2040 Bonita Ave., La Verne
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544 Bowling Green Dr., Claremont
Located in Indian Hill Estates north of Claremont High School, in the Condit elementary school area. Beautiful tree lined street, walk to large park. Great floor plan shows as 2 bedroom, office could be 3rd bedroom. Per tax rolls approx 2,000 sq. ft. Large living room with raised hearth fireplace. Formal dining room area. Kitchen / family room combination with informal dining area. Spacious bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Plates of glass, shows light and bright. Slab foundation. Furnace and AC unit approx 3 years old. Inviting swimming pool, refurbished approx 5 years ago. Lot size approx 10,123 sq. ft. List price $525,000. (B544)
Beautiful upgraded single story condominium located in gated community on prestigious, private, Red Hill Country Club. Direct access to Red Hill course for members. This awesome condo is professionally decorated with attention to every detail. Beautiful neutral paint, crown molding, new interior doors, new carpeting, new halogen lighting with dimmer switches. New dual pane windows, furnace, air conditioning and water heater. 2 bedroom/2 bathroom. Bright kitchen with pass through to dining room, new appliances. Laundry room. Elegant formal dining area. Spacious living room has views of tranquil, landscaped grounds, mature tress, and golf course. Its like being on vacation everyday. 2 Car garage. List Price $335,000. (R1486)
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HISTORIC HILLSIDE 5.5 ACRE SPANISH VIEW ESTATE. $2,750,000

Sited high in the foothills of La Verne offering commanding panoramic views of valley, mountains, and city lights! This exquisite property was originally quality built circa 1939 and recently qualified for the Mills Act toward reduced property taxes (approx. 50% tax savings yearly!). This privately dual gated property includes the main home with 6 bedrooms & 5.5 baths, approx. 6,000 sqft. with formal entry hall, grand scale rooms, a newly renovated state-of-the art kitchen, plus attached 4-car garage. Separate Guest House boasting valley views is approx. 1,400 sqft with 3 bedrooms & 2 baths. Newly built detached automobile enthusiast's 8-car garage with half bath is a recent addition. Also featured among the lush grounds includes a 20-person spa with waterfall and grotto, plus multiple outdoor entertaining areas. Historic barn & vehicle also on premises. GeoffHamill.com 909.621.0500. (B7500)
NORTHEAST CLAREMONT ESTATE HOME. $1,298,000 Prestigious "Belleville Estates" neighborhood near Claremont foothills & Wilderness Park. Professionally landscaped approx. 1 acre lot on cul-de-sac boasting lush park-like grounds, covered patio area with BBQ, plus panoramic mountain views! "St. Tropez" model, newly built in 2000, the light & airy approx. 4,800 sqft, 6 Bedroom, 5.5 bath floor plan enjoys high volume ceilings & a sweeping staircase in entry foyer. Newer dual pane windows. Spacious gourmet Kitchen with 2 granite counter islands, separate butler's pantry & eating nook. Adjacent formal Dining room. Fireplaces in both Family & Living Rooms, plus Library/Den and master retreat. Upstairs Bonus room. Master suite boasts lavish bath and dual walk-in closets, plus sunken spa jetted tub & separate shower. Circular driveway leads to gated parking & 3-car attached garage. GeoffHamill.com 909.621.0500. (B1015)
ELEGANT NORTH CLAREMONT TOWNE RANCH ESTATE. $1,100,000 Perfectly nestled at the end of the cul-de-sac on a prime lot nearly acre. Offering approx. 4,400 sqft with 6 bedrooms and 6 baths. Formal living room with fireplace, library, dining room, gourmet kitchen with center island boasting upgraded appliances; breakfast area and family room overlook the lush park-like grounds. Luxurious master suite features walk-in closets, view balcony, plus lavish bath! The pool, multiple patio areas, refreshment center, lanai, trickling pond, and spacious gardens will fill your entertaining and family needs! Convenient to shopping, Colleges plus Condit, El Roble, and Claremont High schools! www.GeoffHamill.com 909.621.0500. (L1695)
OLD CLAREMONT VILLAGE SPANISH GEM. $800,000 Convenient to coveted Claremont Colleges, Village, Memorial park, & fine schools. Approx. 2,300 sqft, built circa 1928 with 3 bedrooms + Den & 2 baths. Original architectural elements plus numerous tasteful upgrades throughout! Gracious Living room with barrel ceiling and character fireplace, Formal Dining room. Renovated Kitchen boasts European cabinetry and walk-in pantry, opens to spacious Family room with vaulted beamed ceilings and extensive built-ins. Newer copper plumbing plus central air & heat. Indoor laundry room. Spanish tile roof. Attractive lush grounds include quaint gardens, tall trees, adobe and block walls, multiple patio areas, etc. GeoffHamill.com. 909.621.0500. (B1207)
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NORTH CLAREMONT CONDIT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. $500,000 525,000
Coveted 2-story functional floor plan perfect for entertaining and family living. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, approx. 2,350 sqft. Entry leads to formal Dining room plus spacious Living room with fireplace and Den with room for pool table. Upgraded kitchen with granite counters and eating area/breakfast bar opens to large Family room with vaulted beamed ceiling and extensive cabinetry. Central air & heat plus attic fan. Dual pane windows & copper piping. Beautiful landscaped lot with circular driveway nearly 1/4 acre boasts covered patio, grassy yard areas, bubbling in-ground spa, & privacy. Prime locale convenient to fine schools, friendly neighborhood parks, and shopping. GeoffHamill.com 909.621.0500. (M1847)
LIVE OAK CANYON WOODED LOT. $450,000 Claremont Schools! Quaint 3 bedroom, approx. 1,300 sqft. home nestled among a forest of tall shade trees in a secluded setting above Claremont in picturesque Live Oak Canyon. Newer central air & heat. Sited on two lots totaling approx. 1/3 acre, approx 13,860 sqft. Great potential to enjoy comfortable living, add-on, build a guest house, design your dream estate, horse property, etc. Includes one private water share. GeoffHamill.com 909.621.0500. (G4732)
SPRAWLING RANCH STYLE POOL HOME ON DOUBLE WIDE LOT. $375,000

5 bedrooms & 3 baths, nearly 2,500 sqft. with gleaming oak hardwood floors throughout most of home! Formal entry leads to Living room with stone fireplace and family dining room with additional brick fireplace. Spacious Kitchen with extensive cabinetry and built-in eating nook. Central air & forced air heating plus attic fan. Indoor laundry room. 2-car attached garage. New 40-year roof just installed! Expansive grounds include swimming pool with diving board, patio areas, built-in BBQ, plus fruit and tree orchard. Great neighborhood near schools and Pomona Valley Hospital. www.GeoffHamill.com 909.621.0500. (H2288)
I have motivated and qualified buyers looking for a Claremont home Please call today for a complimentary market analysis of your property. Thank you!
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www.MasonProphet.com 909.447.7708
This remarkable 3,300 square foot home was designed by Doug Henderson and custom built by John Armstrong, one of Claremonts premier home builders, as his own personal residence. The sweeping driveway leads to a dramatic double door entry, revealing an expansive central courtyard with calming landscape and water fountain. Enter the foyer to discover large windows accentuating the spectacular view. The sprawling 4 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom floor plan boasts Formal Living and Dining rooms, a spacious and comfortable Family room with wet bar & fireplace, and a kitchen that includes a large family eating area. The master suite is comprised of an entire separate wing with a private outdoor atrium with hot tub for evening soaks under the stars. Custom features give this home loads of character with hand carved door frames, high wood beamed ceilings, solid wood cabinetry, and pocket doors. The Backyard is a definite highlight, with a swimming pool, fire pit, and unobstructed mountain, valley and city lights views. 3 Car Garage & sprawling turn around driveway. Recent upgrades include newer heating, A/C, water heaters, partial copper plumbing, and roof. (M2634)
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CHANTECLAIR ESTATE Class and luxury is yours in this prestigious North East Claremont single level. Elegance greets you from the moment you enter from the decorator fireplace in the living room to the formal dining room where you will host large dinner parties. Enjoy all the perks such as stylish kitchen, romantic master, guest or nanny suite, office and bonus/game room. Park-like backyard with gazebo. $1,150,000. 1-800-532-9172 x2055. (O956)
ENTERTAINERS DREAM Make the most for your lifestyle when you own this sprawling home nestled in the foothills. Hear the mingling of guests in the spectacular living spaces including huge bonus room with wood ceiling treatment and custom wet bar. Entertain family and friends in the gorgeous backyard with sparkling pool and spa. This home has everything you need. Call today for your private tour. $589,900. 1-800-532-9172 x2011. (W691)
THE SMART CHOICE Live near the Claremont Club in this wonderful place to call home. Experience all the comforts of your own private home while enjoying the conveniences of smart condo living. Spacious living areas and tranquil covered patio are where family and friends will gather and create warm memories. $289,900. 909-398-1810. 1-800-532-9172 x20. (L846)
GRISWOLDS GATED COMMUNITY Theres simply no comparison to this gorgeous home situated in its highly coveted community where home rarely come available on the market. Beautifully updated and upgraded with gleaming hardwood flooring and decorator tile. Kitchen is chefs delight with antique finished cabinets and granite counters. Enjoy Southern California living at its finest. $545,000. 909-398-1810. (W445)
MODERN MASTERPIECE This chic and stylish home showcases wood flooring and a palette of color tones throughout. Chef will delight in newly renovated kitchen with granite and recessed lighting. Relax in your private backyard silhouetted by a large sparkling pool. $579,000. 800-532-9172 x2066. (K836)
REFLECT YOUR SUCCESS You deserve a home that mirrors your accomplishments. Find it in this north Claremont beauty showcasing upgraded flooring, updated kitchen with granite and stainless steel appliances, and gorgeous landscaping. Relax at the end of the day by the fireplace in the master retreat or the slate fireplace in the living room. $585,000. 1-800-532-9172 x204. (M687)
NEAR BOTANICAL GARDENS This tree-lined street welcomes you to this beautiful home in a well established area of Claremont. Chic kitchen features granite counters, newer cabinets, recessed lighting and designer tile flooring. Stroll outside to the lush backyard where you will find yourself entertaining or relaxing under the tranquil covered patio. $484,500. 800-532-9172 x2063. (J1925)
BREATHTAKING VIEWS Custom built masterpiece high in the foothills. Beveled glass doors welcome you into the opulence of travertine flooring and walls of windows capturing city light and valley views. Carved corbels, imported granite, distressed wood flooring and one-of-a-kind craftsmanship cabinetry. Exquisite backyard features custom rock pool and spa, built in BBQ and fire pit. $1,599,000. 1-800-532-9172 x2053 (T37)
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3 Bedroom house near Mountain View School - $2,200
3236 FLORINDA, POMONA
Located in the Claremont School District, this Jewel of a house has 3 Bedrooms and 1.75 Baths. There are many upgrades including, kitchen, bathrooms, enlarged master bedroom with recessed lighting and walk in closet, new windows and sliding glass doors throughout. Fireplace in living room, indoor laundry room and storage room. Great back yard for entertaining. Reduced to $349,000!. (F3236)
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192 PIEDMONT AVE., CLAREMONT WA L K T O C L A R E M O N T V I L L A G E Three bedroom home on tree-lined street north of Arrow Highway, walking distance to award-winning Claremont schools, shops and the Village. Refinished hardwood floors, scraped ceilings, newer dualpane windows and doors. Back patio overlooks sparkling pool and easy-care landscaping. $375,000. (P192) WA L K T O C L A R E M O N T V I L L A G E Fantastic 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom single family home a short walk from the Village. Great neighborhood north of Arrow Highway. This home features a large master bedroom with a fireplace and a sitting room, newer concrete driveway and gates, 2-car detached garage and a huge backyard that is set up for entertaining with a big open patio plus a covered patio area off the garage. $339,000. (P218) 1374 TULANE ROAD, CLAREMONT Sprawling 4 bedroom, one-story, custombuilt home in popular "Towne Ranch". Recently remodeled with granite kitchen counters, French doors, dual-pane windows. Master suite with sitting area and walk-in closet. Game/family room, hardwood floors, covered brick patio and sparkling pool. $959,000. (T1374)
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1575 N. EUCLID AVE., UPLAND

This custom mid-century modern home has a gracious set back from the tree-lined street. Huge family room with vaulted, beamed ceiling and massive raised-hearth fireplace. 2-year-new roof, new carpet, paint inside and out, remodeled kitchen with granite counters and stainless appliances. Over 2,000 square feet on a generous 14,400 square foot lot. $498,000. (E1575)
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Fantastic single level, interior, end unit north of 16th Street. Association pool, spa and lush landscaping with curving walkways. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and fenced patio. Pepper Tree Elementary district. For sale at $285,000. (M1683)
PADUA HILLS STEWART ESTATE

Formerly owned by renowned artists Albert & Marion Hoppi Stewart, this 3 bedroom, 2 bath home radiates history and art! Canyon and wilderness park views. Enter the gated courtyard featuring a waterfall and outdoor fireplace. An extensive remodel has added: an artists loft, open floor plan with a gourmet kitchen and luxurious baths. New travertine flooring, tankless water heater, energy efficient dual-pane windows and French doors. Offered at: $849,000. (V4215)
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