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The Pilgrim Pickers portray a brass band welcoming prospective homebuyers to early Claremont during a scene from the Pilgrim Place Festival Show last Friday in
Claremont. More photos from the festival are on page 13.
CHS water polo charges

through CIF with 17-7
win over Redlands/ 14
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At left, Claremont water polo teammates Jonathon Wong, Adam Ward,

Dylan Landi and Stanford Lee celebrate the teams victory over Redlands
at the conclusion of their CIF semi-final game on Wednesday.
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Dear Editor:
The US Senate missed passing the
pipeline bill by 1 vote this week.
Although the majority (including 14
Democrats) voted for the bill 59-41, 60
votes were needed to pass (an odd anomaly in this age of majority rule).
Although one of the Louisiana Senators who is facing re-election favored it,
she was not able to convince 40 of her
Democratic colleagues and one independent voter. So who is the party of no now?
The media claims that this is an issue
between environmentalists and big oil.
But if you do some research, you will
find that Warren Buffett owns majority
interest in the railroad that currently ships
oil from Canada/Alaska to the US. His
profit interests would be severely damaged by this pipeline, which would also
create a number of jobs during its construction.
Hayden Lening
Claremont
Next steps with water
Dear Editor:
Now that the community has approved
funding for purchase of our water system
from Golden State Water Company, its

time to take the next step. That step is for
the city council to approve a Resolution
of Necessity stating that acquisition of the
system is in the best interests of our community. They will hear public comment
and vote on this at the meeting starting at
6:30 p.m. at city hall on Tuesday, November 25. Please attend the meeting and
voice your support, or send a message to
the council through the city website.
Once this is approved, the city can
move forward with eminent domain proceedings.
Sue Schenk
Claremont
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one hundred and sixth year, number 46
CITY NEWS
Hungry bear visits cause trash jam in Padua Hills
lack bear sightings

have become somewhat commonplace in
the City of Trees. Foothill
communities, such as Padua
Hills and Claraboya, are especially apt to have bear visitors
in the fall and summer months
during years without a significant amount of rainfall.
The drought conditions affecting

southern California for the past several
years have made it even more difficult
for the animals to find sustenance in the
Angeles National Forest. Their natural
food supply is drying up, which means
theyve begun looking for other
sources, often in our own neighborhoods.
Such was the case for a black bear
family in search of food last month who
found themselves in a bit of a jam at
Padua Hills Theatre. Two bears cubs,
drawn to the waste within a lidless recycling bin on the property used by
Chantrelles catering, climbed inside
the receptacle and were unable to find a
way out.
I saw the mama bear pacing back
and forth and heard the baby bears calling for their mama, said Paul
Faulstitch, professor of environmental
analysis at Pitzer College. Mama gave
me some space. I found an extension
ladder behind the theater, put it in the
bin and within a couple of minutes the
family was reunited.
Mr. Faulstitch has been working on a
project with the city that utilizes
wildlife cameras to track animal behavior and movement in the foothills north
of Claremont. While on his way to
check one of the cameras near the theater, he stumbled across the bears and
their predicament, which he later shared
in a Viewpoint in the COURIER.
Padua Hills Theatre and Chantrelles
owner Richard Lindholm doesnt agree
with Mr. Faulstitchs assertion that he
has behaved irresponsibly, stating that
he has asked the city repeatedly for
bear-proof bins and has been told on
numerous occasions that there is no
money in the budget.
The city is responsible for the trashcans, Mr. Lindholm. I dont own the
trash disposal. Its their trashcans and
they need to deal with it at this point.
On November 17, the city delivered
what everyone hopes is a solution to the
problema recycling bin with a locking top.
The lid is made of thick metal, not
plastic, which we hope the bears cannot
bend, Kathleen Trepa, community
services director wrote in an email to
the COURIER.We ordered thicker
material than we have used previously.This is material we order to use
for this purpose; it is not a pre-manufactured, certified bear-resistant lid that
we install.We are fabricating the locking lid.We will know how effective it
is with time and use.
COURIER photos/Steven Felschundneff

The city of Claremont has provided the Padua Hills Theatre with a newly-modified recycling container with a heavy locking lid. Earlier in the month, a family of bears had been seen feeding in the old bin, resulting in a couple incidents when a
cub had to be rescued.
The Webb Schools have installed bear proof trashcans all around their campus to
combat feeding by the wild animals that live in the adjacent hillsides.
Ms. Trepa noted that materials and

staff costs for the bin the city assembled
totaled $550, about $1,000 less than the
cost to purchase a ready-made, bear-resistant bin. Ms. Trepa added that the
city will swap-out Chantrelles locking
trash bin next week to reinforce the closure mechanism as well.
Using their extraordinary sense of
smell, bears can find natural food resources on their own, which is why
wildlife officials stress that its vital not
to feed them. Its also important to secure food and garbage appropriately.
Bears will eat anything from garbage to
pet food and find water in nearby
streams or manmade water fixtures, including those found in residential yards.
Unfortunately for residents near the
foothills, bear-resistant waste containers

have not been provided by the city to
help deter the problem. However, city
staff is working on finding a possible
solution.
The city met with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife to get
better recommendations that resulted in
two samples of bear-resistant curbside
containers, explained Ms. Trepa.
Bears are after the easiest meal with
the least amount of effort. The trash itself is the primary attractant, says Rebecca Barboza, wildlife biologist with
the California Department of Fish and
Wildlife. And its not just the [Padua
Hills] theater, its the whole community. Residents provide food for bears
through garbage, koi ponds, pet foods
left outside, bird feeders, fruit

treesthe entire foothill community
needs to work together to prevent it.
The Webb Schools, also located in
the Claremont foothills, has had plenty
of interaction with bears over the years.
With over 400 teens on campus, school
administration has the added responsibility of ensuring their students safety
and work diligently to make the campus a safe environment for both man
and beast.
The whole secret is providing education throughout our community, and
the bear-resistant trash receptacles,
says Janet Peddy, chief financial officer
at Webb Schools. We have them
throughout campus and have carved out
the expense in our operating budget.
Over time, its been a good investment.
The school purchased their receptacles from Bearsaver, the leading supplier of bear-resistant enclosures and
containers located in Ontario. The company offers two varieties of bear-resistant three-yard dumpsters starting at
$1570 as well as residential trash carts
starting at $161 for a 32-gallon container.
We tried to get something that wasnt too esthetically displeasing, says
Ms. Peddy of the three-yard, pitch-style
dumpster. The longest one we had
lasted about seven years. They are challenging to get into, even for humans
sometimes, but they work.
Adding to their success, Webb does
all of its own internal trash pick-up, securing it in bear-resistant bins located
behind a bear enclosure until the day
BEARS/continues on next page
CITY NEWS
BEARS/continued from page 3
the city comes to the campus to pick it up for disposal.

The most powerful thing you can do to help ensure the bears safety too is secure your trash, says
Ms. Peddy. We really try to do our part.
Jennifer Wile, event coordinator with the Padua Hills
Theatre, admits that because of the theaters close
proximity to the hillside, bears and other wildlife have
been frequent visitors to the venue since the 1980s. She
is adamant that the safety of the guests as well as that
of the animals remains a top priority.
Were trying to solve the problem, says Ms.
Wile. The city has been fantastic in working with us
to find a solution to secure the trash bins.
Chantrelles is very motivated to fix the problem,
said Ms. Barboza. The city of Claremont has been
very proactive to find solutions to trash management
for wildlife and we applaud them for that.
Angela Bailey
Lyons, Nasiali, Pedroza

up for re-election
hree city council members will be elected at the

upcoming March 3, 2015 general municipal
election, each to a full four-year term of office.
Eligible candidates shall be residents and registered
voters of the city.
Incumbents Joe Lyons, Opanyi Nasiali and Sam Pedroza have all pulled papers but have not yet turned
them in, according to City Clerk Shelley Desautels. No
one other than the three incumbents has pulled papers,
she noted.
The nomination period began Monday, November
10 and will close on Monday, December 8 at 6 p.m. In
the event an incumbent does not file nomination papers
by the December 8 deadline, the nomination period for
any candidate other than the incumbent is extended to
Wednesday, December 10 at 6 p.m.
Candidate filing guides may be obtained from the
city clerks at city hall, 207 Harvard Ave. The city
clerks office is open Monday through Thursday from
7 a.m. to 6 p.m. City hall and the city clerks office will
be closed at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26 and
all day November 27 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
For more information, call (909) 399-5461 or (909)
399-5463.
Council sets public hearing on

water system acquisition
he Claremont City Council will

hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 25 at its regularly scheduled meeting to consider a
Resolution of Necessitya resolution
determining the necessity of the citys
acquisition of the water system and
whether or not it is in the best public interest.
During that hearing, the community and Golden

State Water Company will have an opportunity to
address the city council to provide input. Julie
Hooper, a spokesperson for the water company,
has confirmed a representative for Golden State
Water will be in attendance.
The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. in the council
chamber at Claremont City Hall.
Should the council approve the Resolution of
Necessity, which requires a 4/5 vote, the city
would then file an eminent domain lawsuit with
the court. The court would next review the citys
justifications for taking over the system and determine the purchase price of the system based on
valuations submitted by the city and Golden State.
For the past several months, the city of Claremont has been working on the terms of an operational agreement with the city of La Verne and has
been analyzing potential rate structures with a utility rate consultant. These plans will be brought to
the Claremont City Council at a future public
meeting.
If Claremont goes through with the eminent domain, its got to be a smooth, seamless transition
from the current owner to the new owner, says
Dan Keesey, director of public works for the city
of La Verne. There will be some preparation up
front, but things will evolve as greater understanding of the system unfolds.
At its March 3, 2014 meeting, the La Verne City
POLICE BLOTTER
Thursday, November 13
A Super King Market shopper got a
custom pinstripe on her vehicle following a parking lot dispute with a super
jerk. The victim arrived at the grocery
store around noon when she and another driver began arguing over a parking space. After shopping, the victim
returned to her vehicle, only to find an
8-foot-long key mark on the drivers
side of her 2007 Honda CRV. Damage
to the vehicle is estimated to be $500
and there were no witnesses.
****
Vandals are sending a clear message
to one Claremont homeownerno
Christmas decorations until after
Thanksgiving! The Bah-Humbug Bandits have repeatedly returned to a home
on the 400 block of Mt. Carmel Drive
and vandalized their front-lawn Christmas display. The vandals struck for a
third time around 1 a.m. and used an
unknown object to cut large holes in
three blow-ups before cutting the head
off a metal reindeer, causing $600 in

damage. The suspects have been added
to the naughty list.
Saturday, November 15
It was a sushi smash-and-grab for
thieves who broke into two Claremont
eateries looking for more than spicy
tuna rolls. According to Lieutenant
Mike Ciszek, unknown suspects caused
$250 in damage when they smashed the
glass front door at Hayato Sushi & Grill
on Foothill Boulevard around 4 a.m.
The would-be burglars ransacked the
cash register and pried open an office
door before fleeing the location emptyhanded. Less than an hour later, a similar crime occurred just down the street
at Sushi Cruise. An unknown object
was used to smash a window on the
west side of the business. Once inside,
the thieves smashed the cash register on
the ground and ransacked another before fleeing the location undetected.
****
Council uanimously approved a memorandum of

understanding, which included a study conducted by
Mr. Keesey analyzing the feasibility of potentially
becoming Claremonts new water system operator.
Claremonts water system acquisition team is
still open to the possibility of other local public
water suppliers who may be interested and able to
serve as the operator of the Claremont system.
These prospects include the cities of Upland and
Pomona, the Monte Vista Water District or even
another private third-party operator.
The agreement with La Verne, however, dictates
that Claremont officials will not be able to use the
approved feasibility study being conducted by the
city of La Verne to negotiate with another possible
operator.
On Tuesday, November 18, the Claremont
COURIER newspaper submitted a public records
request to the city of La Verne for a copy of the financial feasibility study and any correspondence
relating to the study. La Verne officials have 10
days to respond to the request.
According to a press release provided by the
city, Claremont will continue representing its residents at upcoming California Public Utilities Commission hearings regarding Golden States current
rate increase application. On November 4, approximately 71 percent of Claremont voters approved
Measure W. The Los Angeles County RegistrarRecorder will certify official results by the end of
the month.
The California Public Utilities Commission will
hold two public hearings in Claremont on December 8 at Taylor Hall to accept public testimony on
the proposed rate increase. The hearings will be at
2 p.m. and 6 p.m.
More information on the acquisition process and
general rate case protest may be found on the citys
website at www.ci.claremont.ca.us.
An Ontario man was arrested in a

popular Claremont park for having unlawful sex with a minor. The suspect,
Thomas Jones, and the 16-year-old female victim were found naked by police at Blaisdell Park around 1:21 a.m.
when officers looked inside their vehicle and saw the suspect laying face
down on top of the teen. Both parties
were instructed to get dressed, exit the
car and provide identification. The
minor victim initially lied about her
true name and age and spontaneously
told police that her encounter with Mr.
Jones was consensual. The 25-year-old
man was arrested and charged with unlawful sex with a minor. Mr. Jones remains in custody in Mens Central Jail
in Los Angeles with bail set at $50,000.
He is scheduled to appear in Pomona
court on December 8.
****
A Claremont officer was eyewitness
to a pee-and-flee at Peppertree Square.
Around 10:17 p.m., Chino resident
Guillermo Soza was standing approximately 30 feet from a Claremont PD
patrol unit and facing the officer when
Angela Bailey
and Kathryn Dunn
editor@claremont-courier.com
he decided to unzip his jeans and relieve himself in a nearby planter. After
a brief foot pursuit, police determined
Mr. Soza was intoxicated and transported the 22-year-old to Claremont jail
for detoxification. He was released the
following morning on $250 bail.
Sunday, November 16
The Bah-Humbug Bandits struck
again, returning to Mt. Carmel Drive
for a fourth time and causing an additional $180 in damage. Around 2:22
a.m., one of the Grinch-like suspects
exited a vehicle and slashed Frosty the
Snowman with an unknown object before turning the weapon on Santa, stabbing the jolly old elf and pushing him
over onto the lawn. The suspect then attempted to cut a string of holiday lights
before fleeing the scene in an eastbound direction. If caught and convicted of the crime, the suspects could
face up to a year in jail or a fine of up
to $10,000. At the very least, theyll
most likely receive a stocking full of
coal.
Angela Bailey
EDUCATION
CHS assembly opens door on suicide prevention
n Monday, Devin Bradley did

something incredibly brave. She
stood before her peers and recounted the toughest experience of her
life.
A little more than a year ago, her father Matthew
Bradley took his own life. It was a shattering experience, and there are still some really tough days.
Devin shared her story during a Yellow Ribbon
Suicide Prevention assembly at the high school, and
one held earlier at El Roble, in the hopes it would be
cathartic.
In a talk that blended gravity with humor, she
talked about her dad, a vibrant guy who could often
be seen skateboarding shirtless through the Claremont
Village with a lizard on his shoulder. He wasnt afraid
to be a little outlandish, and he invited everyone
around him to join in the fun.
But one rough season, he got depressed. He
couldnt see the light at the end of the tunnel and he
didnt ask for help. Devin entreated anyone who is
feeling that way to reach out.
You may think no one likes you but, honestly,
someone out there loves you and misses you, even if
its the most random person, she told the kids packed
into the Wolfpack Gym.
Devin approached a girl she didnt know who was
sitting on the floor in front of the bleachers.
Whats your name? Stella? I love you, she said.
Please talk to someone and dont commit suicide.
Each student at the assembly was presented with a
wallet-sized Ask4Help card. One side urges the cardholder to talk to someonea counselor, clergy, doctor, parent or friendif they are feeling suicidal. The
other side shares information on how to help when
someone has uttered seven life-saving words: I need
to use my yellow ribbon.
Funding to print the cards was provided by the
Claremont Police Officers Association and the Claremont Police Management Association. Affixed to
each card was a yellow ribbon attached to a safety
pin. Throughout the day, students and staff could be
seen wearing the ribbon as a symbol of suicide awareness.
Kirby Palmer is a licensed clinical social worker
who has a private practice in town and serves as a
consultant to the Claremont Police Department. He
helps organize Yellow Ribbon presentations for
CUSDs secondary students every other year.
Mr. Palmer feels impassioned about spreading the
word that being depressed doesnt mean you are stu-
Photo courtesy of Claremont Police Department

Kirby Palmer is a licensed clinical social worker who has a private practice in town and serves as a consultant to the Claremont Police Department. He helps organize Yellow Ribbon presentations for CUSDs secondary students every other year.
pid or bad and that in virtually every case, things can

and will get better. Help can include counseling and
medication, he said.
Years ago, suicide was kind of the unspoken disease or problem. We want to bring it out of the closet
and say that its okay to talk about itits nothing
shameful, he said. We want to kind of depathologize it. We want to make it easier for people to ask for
help and easier for people to give help.
The students in attendence said that they appreciated the assembly and expressed admiration for Devin
being willing to speak.
It was really touching, CHS junior Haley Scott
said. It showed me suicide is a real thing, and it does

affect high school students, too.
Depression and anxiety is rising among high school
students, according to a recent USA Today article.
Some 27 percent of students say they feel extreme
stress during the school year. Add in potential problems at home and shifting body chemistry and its little wonder that some kids feel overwhelmed.
After the assembly, one senior girl, who asked her
name be withheld from this story, said she had considered suicide at one point.
It was like a combination of teenage hormones
and people talking bad about me, she said.
But she is friends with Devin and knew her father.
She says seeing her friend and the entire Bradley family grieve has given her perspective.
With suicide, you think it ends everything, but the
pain is just starting for other people, she said.
Devins mom Johanna said she is glad her daughter
is getting through the tragedy through a combination
of resilience and a lot of family talk therapy sessions.
Im just really proud of her. I think its good to
talk about it openly and not have such a taboo, she
said.
Sarah Torribio
storribio@claremont-courier.com
CUSDs Bonnie Bell moves on to bigger job as superintendent
aving guided Claremont schools through

one of the most transformative periods in curriculum in recent history, Assistant
Superintendent of Educational
Services Bonnie Bell is on to
an even more challenging role.
After four -and-a-half years with the
Claremont Unified School District, she
will be helming the Lowell Joint School
District (LJSD) in the Whittier/La Habra
Heights area. Becoming a school superintendent may sound like a daunting
proposition, but Ms. Bell takes loads of
preparation to her new job.
She has been in education for more
than 30 years, moving from classroom

teacher to school site administrator to assistant superintendent. Most recently before coming to CUSD, she was assistant
superintendent of educational services at
the Buena Park School District. Her educational background includes a bachelors in liberal studies from Cal State
Fullerton, a masters degree from the
University of La Verne and a doctorate
in educational organization from Nova
Southeastern University in Florida.
While leaving CUSD, where she has
forged lifelong friendships, feels bittersweet, Ms. Bell is ready for the next
stage in her career.
When they offered me the position, I
excitedly accepted, she said. I dont
apply for a position that Im not totally
interested in and that I havent re-
Dr. Elsasser has been an

incredible friend and mentor to
me, and will continue to be so
to me as I transition. Hes been
extremely supportive to me in
my endeavors to be promoted
to a superintendency.
Bonnie Bell
former assistant superintendent
of educational services
searched and vetted prior to applying.

Working with CUSD Superintendent
Jim Elsasserwho has been lauded by
staff for bringing stability and civility to
the districtwas an invaluable part of
her journey, Ms. Bell said.
Dr. Elsasser has been an incredible
friend and mentor to me, and will continue to be so to me as I transition. Hes
been extremely supportive to me in my
endeavors to be promoted to a superintendency.
As for CUSDs superintendent, he
says its a no-brainer that Ms. Bell will
excel as the head administrator for
LJSD. Shes been crucial as the district
moved from the old state standards to
the new Common Core curriculum, according to Mr. Elsasser.
BONNIE BELL/page 15
Thankful for people power

by John Pixley
he story was news, but it was the

same old story. Like a dog biting a
man, rather than a man biting a
dog, it was pretty much business as usual.
The article in the Los Angeles Times a couple days

after the election earlier this month was looking at the
funds raised by and for Bobby Shriver and Shiela
Kuehl, the two candidates vying for a seat on the Ms.
powerful Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.
Ms. Kuehl went on to win the coveted seat and on December 1 will replace the all-but-legendary Zev
Yaroslovsky, who termed out after decades of service.
According to the article, Mr. Shriver, who had
served as mayor of Santa Monica and is related to the
Kennedys, put in a lot of his own money for his campaign and got a steady stream of support from business
interests, while Ms. Kuehl, who had served in the state
legislature, got much of her support in smaller donations and from labor unions. What made the difference
between the two progressive Democrats and gave Ms.
Kuehl a critical boost was large donations from unions
near the end of the race.
Once again, money spoke. Once again, money won.
How often have we heard this story? Again, it is an
old story. Its business as usual.
We see it all the time here in Claremont. In city
council and school board elections, the candidates raising the most funds win. Period. Its like clockwork. In
these races, I can almost write a post-election analysis
before the election. (Dont worry. I wouldnt.)
It happens in a lot of other places, too. All the more
so since campaign financing rules have been loosened.
Just look at how Jerry Brown won with millions of dollars in his campaign chest, crushing Neel Kashkari, his
Republican opponent in the governors race, who
barely had any money. This is an extreme example, of
course, bordering on the ridiculous and unfair if not the
pitiful and cruel.
But it wasnt business as usual, it wasnt the same
old story, in Claremont on Election Day a few weeks
ago. Money may have spoken, but it certainly didnt
observer
win.
Money did speak in Claremont in the months leading up to the election. It spoke loudly. Very loudly. But
it didnt stop Measure W, allowing the city to borrow
up to $135 million in revenue bonds to purchase the
local water system, from winning.
Winning is almost an understatement. Measure W
was approved by 71 percent of those who voted. Seventy-one percent. Jerry Brown didnt even win by this
much. I didnt see anyone or anything on this ballot
that passed by so much.
In other words, No on W didnt just lose. It was
creamed. It was decimated.
This was despite all the efforts by Golden State
Water Company, the current operator of our water system, to defeat the measure. As I write this, it isnt
known how much the water company spent on these
efforts, but it was clearly a lot.
Yes, there was the usual barrage of advertisements
and mailers. There were letters that came on prestigious letterheads, including Claremont McKenna College, and they were then reprinted as full-page ads in
the COURIER. They were, of course, in addition to all
the other No on W ads in these pages.
If anything, there was more of a barrage than usual.
In addition, the letters and ads featured the same halfdozen or so people, who also wrote letters and commentaries appearing in these pages. All insisted that
this was a tax (Stop the water tax!) even though it
wasnt, and opposers kept warning that the costs may
go up by unknown amounts. All the while, it was increasingly obvious that this handful of No on W people were a front, with these advertisements and
mailings, at least, paid for by Golden State.
Whats more, there were the automated phone calls.
These were a first in Claremont elections, as I can remember. Then there were the jumbo yard signs that
showed up in strategic spots a week or two before the
election. And, in another first for Claremont elections
and a move that looked nothing short of desperate, on
the day before the election, I saw a flat-bed truck driving around Claremont with a huge Stop the water tax
sign.
It was clear that the water company was desperate,
using all sorts of deception (tax, professors) and playing on fears (unknown future costs). It was clear that
Claremonters, who wanted control over water and not
necessarily cheaper water, knew this and clearly saw
what was going on. Golden State was trying to scare,
fool and buy Claremont voters, but the overwhelming
number71percentwerent having any of it.
Furthermore, this blatant effort to scare, fool and buy
them likely made voters angry. To top it all off, thes efforts were no doubt funded by Golden States customers moneythat is, the voters money. So, the
voters money was being used to scare, fool and buy
off the voter. All the more reason to reject the No on
W spiel.
As if more reason was needed.
Claremont wasnt the only place this happened in
this election. An even more dramatic example was seen
in Richmond in the Bay Area, where voters didnt vote
for city council candidates backed by Chevron, the gas
company with a massive presence in the city and
which caused much environmental and health damage
when its refinery caught on fire a couple years ago. Not
only did Chevron spend millions in the campaign slamming council members who were against the company,
it essentially runs the local newspaper. Also, there were
several congressional races in which, in a bit of a turnaround, Republican candidates won despite being outspent by Democrats.
Too many times these days, money not only talks the
loudest but wins. This is all the more reason to take
heart when the people and the community win despite
all the noise that money makes, and it is something to
hold on to and cherish in this season of gratitude.
If you want a really nice big cookie, stand up, look sweet, smile and wave your paws.
Its time for solid answers
Dear Editor:
Now that voters have passed Measure
W, the time has come for the city to drop
its hope and change rhetoric and provide concrete answers to some very important questions.
Such information may support the
prudence of continuing to spend taxpayer dollars pursuing the takeover of
the water system, and might even be
enough to convince Golden State to drop
its opposition and begin good faith negotiations for the sale, saving both sides a
ton of money.
First, if the water system is acquired,
who will run it and at what cost? We
know that the city of LaVerne is one
possibility but, if it declines, then who
else will? Can a long-term operations
agreement be obtained so that Claremont cant be hung out to dry on short
notice? How does the city plan to perform functions that will not be contracted out, such as customer service,
billing, collections or operations oversight (e.g., making sure Claremont customers get just as good service as the
contracted operators other customers)?
Next, how does the city plan to prove
necessity for the takeover? Water service has been good. Water rates, admittedly, will initially be higher after a
takeover. A simple desire to acquire is
not enough to win an eminent domain
lawsuit. The city must prove a public
need for the change in ownership, and
we need a plan that has a reasonable
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chance of success.
What is the current condition of the
water infrastructure? How will the city
fund both planned and emergency repairs and replacement? Does the $55
million valuation include water rights? If
not, can eminent domain be used to acquire the water rights in addition to the
physical infrastructure, and at what cost?
Finally, what are the going-forward
costs and risks of pursuing the takeover?
To ensure repayment, the revenue bonds
cannot be issued until the system has
been acquired.
Will other priorities (e.g., new police
station, unfunded city pensions) leave
sufficient money for a lengthy court battle, if needed? If the city is not successful in acquiring the system, will it have
to pay Golden States legal costs in defending its property rights?
Had Measure W gone down to defeat,
such questions would have become
moot. However, its passage should not
be viewed as a directive for acquiring
the water system at any cost.
Water is but one of the many issues
that the city faces, and it must act responsibly, doing what is best for its citizens at each decision point along the
way.
Dan DellOsa
Claremont
Water works
Dear Editor:
Congratulations to Claremont voters
who took the first urgent step on the
journey toward ownership of our water
system. Seventy-one percent told the
city council we support using a $135
million line of credit for purchasing it.
What are the next steps?
1. The city has once again extended
an offer to GSW to negotiate a purchase
price, and the company did not accept it.
2. The next step is a public hearing on
adopting a Resolution of Necessity declaring that public ownership of our water system is a necessary.public benefit.
The issue is on the agenda of the Tuesday, November 25 city council meeting
at 6:30 p.m. Interested citizens are invited to attend. If adopted, the resolution
will be filed in the Superior Court of Los
Angeles County for approval. The right
of a city to own its public utilities is not
usually a contentious issue in court.
3. If the court approves the Resolution
of Necessity, Claremont can file eminent
domain proceedings. Eminent domain is
the legal right of a public agency (the
city) to acquire land or facilities necessary for public well-being. In filing for
eminent domain, a city has the right
[Civil Code Sec. 1255.410] to ask the
court for possession of the property by

depositing the amount of a court-approved appraisal as just compensation
into the county treasury even before
judgment has been entered. If the court
grants early possession, the owner will
have approximately 90 to 120 days to
vacate the property.
4. A final price will still be set by the
court. Either side may request a jury
trial. It is assumed this case will be
heard before a jury. The court will consider documents and testimony to determine fair market value of the system.
Each side must present an appraisal by a
state certified appraiser. The value is
usually a compromise between two contending appraisals. Claremonts appraisal is for $55 million; GSW has not
yet provided an appraisal. [In Felton,
Cal-American Water settled out of
court just as the trial went to the jury.
One cannot count on such an easy settlement.]
How long will the eminent domain
process take? It depends on court schedules, on what suits are filed and on what
delays encountered. We residents will
have to be patient but persistent with our
long-term goal firmly in mind: acquiring
local control of our own water service.
We are on our way, friends! Have
courage! We will yet own our own water
works!
Marilee Scaff, PhD
Claremont
Martha Palmer Fuller

Martha Palmer Fuller, a longtime
Claremont resident, died on October 16,
2014. She was 94.
A full account of her life will appear

in a future edition of the COURIER.
Early music group to

present Elizabethan
music at Little Bridges
The Renaissance band Piffaro will
present Fortune My Foe: Ballads,
Songs and Dances from Elizabethan
England on Saturday, November 22 at
8 p.m. at Bridges Hall of Music.
Piffaro sits atop the early music
scene as one of the worlds top international ensembles, extols The Detroit
News. With guest mezzo-soprano
Maren Montelbano and under the artistic direction of Joan Kimball and Bob
Wiemken, the ensemble offers a delightful program of music from the
Renaissance period by William Byrd,
Thomas Weelkes, John Dowland and
others for voice, shawm, recorder, dul-
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cian, sackbut, bagpipe, lute, guitar and

percussion.
Free admission with open seating, no
tickets. Doors open approximately 30
minutes prior to performance. Bridges
Hall of Music is located at 150 E.
Fourth St. in Claremont. For information, call (909) 607-2671.
Friends of the Claremont Librarys antiquarian book sale

Find books published by specialty
printers, some rare and very valuable,
as well as childrens books, old and
newer with beautiful illustrations at the

Friends of the Claremont Librarys anitquarian book sale on Saturday, December 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the
Claremont Library Meeting Room, 108
Harvard Ave.
There are collections of early and
later classics in the fields of history, sociology, biology, botany, psychology
and religion. Specialties in Civil War,
Indian history and arts, classics of
Greece, Rome, Egypt and the Far East.
Books about California history, birding,
wildflowers and natural habitat will
also be available.
The real specialty is beautiful books
of art and artists, ceramics, painting and
sculpture, photography and museum
shows. You can also find prized cookbooks and highlights of gardens of the
world, architecture, interior design,
fashion, Hollywood icons, sports,
games and toysall that intrigues our
aesthetic senses.
The Gypsy Sisters and

their brothers arrive for
the holiday season
Its that happy time again for a super
art and craft experience right here in the
center of Claremont.
Thirty local craftspeople come together for three days to share their
work: quilts, hats, jewelry, pottery,
wood carving, metal work, paper craft,
painting, prints, fiber arts, photography,
gourds, small items and more.
Everything is handmade and the
artists will be present to explain their

ideas and chat about their work.
Gypsy Sisters opens on Friday, December 5 from 4 to 9 p.m. with music
to accompany the art, then continues
Saturday, December 6 from 10 a.m. to
7 p.m. and Sunday, December 7 from
10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
All takes place in the basement of the
Claremont UCC Church at 233 W. Harrison Ave., between Harvard and Yale.
Claremont Kiwanis
installs new officers
The Kiwanis Club of Claremont recently installed new officers and directors.
Leading the club this year as president will be Dennis Bauman. Serving
as officers will be Jim Wylie, secretary;
Mike Rodriguez, treasurer; Eric Garton,
president-elect; Patricia Henny, first
vice president; and Ed Leavell, immediate past president.
Elected as directors are Carl Gaiser,
Sue Keith, Judith Jones, Julie Martin,
Barbara Rugeley and John Tarrant.
The Club Member of the Year Award
was presented to Barbara Rugeley.
The primary focus of the club is to
serve the children of the community, by
working with the Claremont Unified
School District to continue projects
such as the READ-ME program, high
school scholarships, Best Bet in partnership with the Claremont Chamber of
Commerce, Shoes that Fit, Special
Olympics, Claremont Educational
Foundation and much more.
What does the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument mean for Claremont?
by Ted Trzyna
n October 19, President Barack

Obama designated 346,177 acres
of Angeles National Forest as the
San Gabriel Mountains National Monument. At its southern end, the new monument shares a boundary with the
Claremont Hills Wilderness Park; its eastern edge generally parallels Mt. Baldy
Road.
It will be managed by the US Forest Service, which
has been responsible for the national forest since it
was created in 1892 to protect the mountains watersheds for water supply and flood control. Because of
its protected status and ruggedness, most of the national forest has a relatively high degree of ecological
integrity for an area next to a metropolitan area.
Representative Judy Chu, other members of congress, and many local leaders in the San Gabriel Valley had supported a larger national recreation area to
be managed jointly by the Forest Service along with
the National Park Service, which has more flexibility
in using funds, and much more expertise in working
in urban areas and providing services to visitors.
However, this required action by congress, where it
had no chance of being approved in the current political climate. The president acted under his authority to
VIEWPOINT
create national monuments under the 1906 Antiquities
Act; these can protect lands as well as historic and
natural features.
At this point, it isnt clear how much difference it
will make by having a national monument superimposed on a national forest. That will depend on a
planning and consultation process that will happen
over the next three years.
Although foundations have pledged several million
dollars for recreational and habitat improvement projects, a continuing flow of federal funds will be
needed for improved law enforcement, resource protection, cleaning up litter and graffiti, trail maintenance, education and interpretation.
We in Claremont have a distinct interest in what
happens in this new protected area, especially the part
of it north of our city boundary. Improvements to
trails at lower elevations would give us more places to
hikeand could divert hikers away from the wilderness park. More visitors to the city could bring business to local storesbut also add to traffic. More staff
and better facilities for education would benefit our
schools and colleges.
Our city council, civic organizations and colleges
should participate in the planning process, while we

should continue to press over the longer term for a
larger, congressionally designated national recreation
area.
One little-known but intriguing part of the new national monument is the 17,000-acre San Dimas Experimental Forest, just to the north and east of
Claremont. Closed to the public except by prior
arrangement for research and educational purposes, it
is a field laboratory for studies on chaparral and related ecosystems, including on watershed processes,
fire, erosion, air pollution, and wildlife. Since it was
established in 1933, most of it has been kept in nearpristine condition.
Last year, a small group of Claremonters associated
with local colleges and civic groups were given a tour
of the experimental forest. We were impressed by its
mainly unrealized potential for learning in a setting
that is nearby but seems a world apart.
The San Gabriel Mountains offer much more than a
striking backdrop to our city. The decisions to be
made over the next three years will have consequences for many decades to come.
Ted Trzyna, president of InterEnvironment Institute, an affiliate of Claremont Graduate University, co-chairs the Landscapes and Natural Resources Committee of Claremont
Heritage. He is the author of Urban Protected Areas (2014),
at www.iucn-urban.org. These are his personal views.
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Kiwanis sets up annual

Sees Candy shop
The Kiwanis Club of Claremont will
be opening its annual Sees candy retail
store once again. The store profits will
benefit the club projects such as Read
Me, Shoes That Fit and school scholarship programs.
The store is located next to Baskin
Robbins on Foothill Boulevard near
Towne Avenue. Beginning Saturday,
November 22, the store will be open
daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
The Kiwanis candy shop offers the
same varieties of Sees candies as other
Sees outlets, with the convenience of
drive up shopping and personalized
service.
Author, journalist
James Carroll to discuss latest novel
James Carroll, prominent Boston
Globe columnist and author of Constantines Sword, will present a lecture
on From Bonhoeffer to Pope Francis:
An Urgent Re-Imagining of Christ this
Sunday, November 23 at Christ Presbyterian Church at 7 p.m.
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A practicing Roman Catholic, Mr.

Carrolls latest book, Christ Actually:
the Son of God for a Secular Age, attempts to answer the question: What
can Jesus mean for a secular people and
for a church needing reform? He discerns some hopeful answers in Jesus
profound ordinariness, his simple life
and the call to imitate him.
Tickets are $15, and will be sold at
the door. For more information, visit
agendaforapropheticfaith.org or call
John Forney at (909) 917-6081.
Democratic Club talk

delves into West Africa
The Democratic Club of Claremont
will hold its November members meeting on Monday, November 24 with
speaker Harmony ORourke, assistant
professor of history at Pitzer College.
The title of her talk will be State, Society and Health in West Africa: A Historical Perspective.
Ms. ORourke received her PhD in
African history from Harvard Univer-
sity. Her research focuses on Islam,

gender, diaspora and colonialism in
Cameroon. The meeting will begin at 7
p.m. at Porter Hall at Pilgrim Place.
There will be a short business meeting
following Ms. ORourkes talk and the
discussion. Everyone is welcome.
Sunrise Rotary to host

annual Turkey Trot
Organizers of Claremont Sunrise Rotarys 7th annual Turkey Trota 5K
Run/Walk and 1K Fun Run set for
Thanksgiving morninginvite serious
runners and families alike to take part
in the morning run, which drew nearly
2,000 people last year.
The runs begin on Thursday, November 27 at the Claremont Depot at First
Street and Harvard Avenue. The 5K
will take runners through the Claremont
Colleges and the streets of the Village
for a downhill finish. More seasoned
runners will be stationed at the front of
the start line, while walkers and joggers
will be positioned at the back.
All kids up to age 10 who participate
will receive a medal. For 5K runners, trophy awards will be given to the best
overall times in male and female cate-
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gories, with place medals divided by

gender and age groups from 10 years and
under to over 80.
The cost to pre-register is $35 for
adults and $20 for children 12 and
under. Online pre-registration closes
Monday, November 24 at noon. A Tshirt is included with pre-registration
but cannot be guaranteed to those who
late register. To register online, visit
www.claremontsunriserotary.org.
You can also stop by the Claremont
Depot on Wednesday, November 26
from 4 to 7:30 p.m. for early check-in
and live registration featuring the preregister price.
Check-in and late registration for the
1K Fun Run will be held from 6:30
a.m. to 7:15 a.m. on Thursday, November 27. Check-in and late registration
for the 5K Run/Walk will be held from
6:30 to 7:45 a.m. Race-day registration
is $40 for adults and $25 for children
ages 12 and younger.
The 1K Fun Run starts at 7:30 a.m.
and the 5K Run/Walk starts at 8 a.m.
Awards will be announced after 9 a.m.
Visit www.claremontsunriserotary.org,
email csrrotary@gmail.com or call (909)
772-3723 for more information.
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Fiesta came to an end for Casa de Salsa restaurant
wners Roberto and Judy Flores

have closed the doors on their
beloved family-style Mexican
restaurant, saying adios after nearly 13
years in business.
We didnt go out of business because we had no
business, Ms. Flores told the COURIER. We closed
because the property owner didnt renew our lease.
According to Ms. Flores, the restaurant lease was
set to expire on December 31, 2014. The terms of the
agreement dictated that the couple was to give three
months notice if they chose to extend their lease beyond the scheduled end date. However, with Mr. Flores recovering from surgery in early October, the
restaurateurs missed the deadline and received notice
from the property management that indeed, their lease
would expire at the end of the year.
We tried to accommodate them the best we
could, said property manager Ying Lee. We did not
terminate their lease. They failed to exercise the option. If it was not for our accommodation, they would
have been out of business a long time ago.
Soon after receiving notice, the Floreses met with
property owner Harry Wu of Claremont Star LP, who
bought The Old School House and Griswolds complex in 2005, and asked what they could do to remain
on the premises. Mr. Wu told the couple there was
nothing more that could be done, and Casa de Salsa
closed its doors for the last time on Sunday, November 9.
Everything happened so fast, we were shocked,
Ms. Flores said. At first we were angry, then we said,
This is happening for reason. If they really wanted
us there, this wouldnt be a problem.
The restaurant, with its patio and hacienda-style
seating, had been a fixture at The Old School House
since 2002. Casa de Salsa remained open during the
complexs extensive renovation in 2007, although the
dramatic drop in sales during construction left the
business with tax issues that the owners say they were
rectifying. As part of the payment agreement with the
IRS, the couple was required to provide a copy of
their lease. Since they no longer had a lease, they left
the restaurant and its contents as is and locked the
doors behind them.
COURIERphoto/Jonathan Gibby
Roberto and Judy Flores pose with their daughters Cristina and Natali in their family-owned and operated restaurant Casa de Salsa in Claremont. The restaurant, which was located in the heart of the Old School House, recently closed.
We had been making our tax payments. But our

attorney said leaving everything there was the best
thing to do, said Ms. Flores. It should take care of
everything we owe, but its up to the IRS.
With the 7,000-square-foot space once occupied by
Casa de Salsa now vacant, the owner and property
manager are eager to find a tenant. Mr. Lee confirms
that both the owner and the city would like to see another restaurant in the space, although he denies negotiations are already underway.
We have people contact us from time to time, but
not seriously where we would do a negotiation effort
with the individual or entity yet, he said.
One potential candidate could be Sartaj Singh,
owner of several local establishments including the
Magic Lamp Inn in Upland and Sixty6 Sports Lounge
in Rancho Cucamonga. Mr. Singh, president of Ssb
Partners, Inc., expressed interest in the property and
shared his vision for a future restaurant with the
COURIER.
If we were to move forward, we would do an upscale steakhouse. Something modern, says Mr.
Singh. We are working on it but nothing has been
done yet.
Ms. Flores isnt surprised that investors may be
waiting in the wings for the space, although she is disappointed.
I have been looking at these investors coming into

our restaurant for about a year, she says. It would
have been okay if somebody else had come into Casa
with some hopes and dreams. But someone that
comes in with money that we dont have, it just
makes me sad.
Although Casa de Salsa is no more, the Flores family wants to thank their customers for their loyalty and
support. The many friendships and life lessons gained
over the years will continue to resonate with them.
Boyd Clarke, who would come to our restaurant
every single day at the same time for years always
said to us, Somebody helped me, so I help others.
We were able to do that for 12 years. Thats what we
take from Casa de Salsa.
Mr. and Ms. Flores are looking towards the future,
including taking a much-needed holiday and exploring the possibility of another eatery in Claremont.
We have a couple of investors who are interested
in opening another restaurant, says Ms. Flores.
Weve done it once, we can do it again. Were still
young, we still have energy and we still have dreams.
We are the fiesta. We are Casa de Salsa!
Angela Bailey
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Quite the
pilgrimage
COURIER photos
Claremont resident Jack Elenbaas takes a load off while waiting for his wife to finish shopping during the Pilgrim Place
Festival. There is a reason that
Mr. Elenbaas felt so comfortable
on the old lounge chair. Its the
same chair that sat in his living
room for years. He is uncertain
how it made its way to Pilgrim
Placehis wife gave it away a
few years agobut he did say
that he watched a lot of Jeopardy sitting on the chair.
Claremont resident Mark Acuna is dressed as a Tongva tribesman for his role in the
Pilgrim Place Festival Show last Friday in Claremont.
ABOVE: Janet Evans and Bob Wallace portray Claremont pioneers Fannie and Ned Norton during the Pilgrim Place Festival Show. The play, titled The Golden State, told the story of California and the history of
Claremont, including the founding of Pilgrim Place.
ATLEFT: Dressed in his pilgrim costume, David Held works at the coffee
break booth. The festival is the main fundraiser the Pilgrims hold every
year to support residents in financial need.
SPORTS
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Wolfpack water polo overpowers Redlands 17-7
t would be tempting to say that the

Wolfpack scored first and never
looked back in their 17-7 water polo
victory over Redlands during the CIF
semifinal matchup on Wednesday, but that
would overlook all of the hard work the
boys put in to win.
The Pack did come out strong with Johnathon
Wong and Bruno Snow scoring the first two goals,
but the Terriers shook off their early jitters and answered with a goal from Austin Kent. Claremont
scored the next two goals coming first from Ian Waasdorp and then Mat Turk, but Kent also scored, ending
the first quarter at 4-2.
The most competitive play of the match, played at
Diamond Bar High School, came in the second quarter with Redlands Jared Gornay scoring three times,
answered by goals from Snow, Wong and Dylan
Landi. Claremonts two-point advantage, carried over
from the first quarter, kept them on top, exiting the
pool up 7-5 at halftime.
Redlands looked like they were on the brink of a
comeback, opening the second half with Kent scoring
in the first 40 seconds of play to bring the game
within one point at 7-6, but from then on it was all
Claremont. The Pack scored five unanswered goals in
the remaining six minutes of the third quarter, leaving
their opponent completely demoralized and all but
sealing the victory at 12-6.
All that Claremont had to do was to hold their lead,
which they did by shutting down Redlands offense,
only allowing a single goal from the Terriers in the final
quarter. Meanwhile the Pack padded their lead with five
more goals, two from Waasdorp and one each from
Adam Ward, Snow and Turk.
Once again,Claremonts defense was the key to
their success with six saves, one steal and two assists
coming from standout goalkeeper Steven Cagel.
Claremont stole the ball 11 times and was able to
force Redlands to turn over the ball repeatedly.
Our defense is what we take pride in, said Coach
Kristin Rodriguez. But she also said her pregame instructions to offensive players were, When you
shoot, mean it.
Redlands key defensive tactic seemed to be shutting down Claremonts top scorer Snow, who only
had three goals Wednesday, far short of his usual tally.
Unfortunately for the Terriers, Wong was more than
happy to pick up the slack by scoring five times, and
COURIER photo/Steven Felschundneff

Claremont sophomore Bruno Snow zeros in on Redlands goalkeeper senior Cal Mende during the first half of
thier CIF semi-final game on Wednesday in Diamond Bar. Although Snow would come up short on this play, he
did have three goals aiding in Claremonts 17-7 victory.
freshman Waasdorp hit the net three times. Also key

to their success was Thomas Randles, who added six
assists to his two goals.
Up next for Claremont is the CIF final to be held at
11:30 a.m. Saturday at the Woollett Aquatics Center
in Irvine.
Cross country continues strong

play in CIF
Claremont High School cross country had another
great meet in the CIF prelims last Saturday, qualifying
both boys and girls teams for the CIF finals to be held
at Mt. SAC this Saturday.
The boys varsity team came in second place out of
16 teams, losing out to Canyon Anaheim High by one
point. Adam Johnson had an outstanding day, advancing from seventh to second place in the last 400 meters for a time of 15:22. Coming in right behind was
teammate Mike Lowrie, who placed fourth at 15:24,
only two seconds slower. Rounding out the top three
was Jonah Ross with a solid effort, placing tenth with

a time of 15:54.
The girls also placed second out of 16 teams, only
losing to Saugus High. Annie Boos came back from
her 18:24 time during the league finals to set a personal record of 18:06, which was good enough for
fifth place and the top spot for the Pack. Boos run
was also a tie for the fastest ever on the Mt. SAC
course, tying Megan Renkens run from last year.
Next came Tess Rounds, who may not have had her
best day on the course but still had a good run at
18:30. Right behind was Jax Heckers who, at 18:35,
set a personal record with a strong effort in the second
half.
The teams results were good enough that Coach
Rob Lander feels both teams have a good chance of
qualifying for the State championships.
steven@claremont-courier.com
CHS football season ends in high-scoring CIF affair
n a dramatic ending to an
exciting season, the Claremont High School football
team won the three-way coin
toss against Bonita and Ayala,
allowing the Wolfpack to compete in CIFthe first time in
nearly four years that CHS football would compete in playoffs.
A credit to our student athletes and
coaching staff to be able to bounce back
from last years disappointing season,
Principal Brett OConnor said.
So it was on to San Marino High
School on November 14 to face the Titans
in the first round of the playoffs.
It was easy to see why the Titans qual-
ified for CIF. In their first play, the Titans

ran the ball to gain fifteen yards and then
second play, threw a pass play for a touchdown. Claremont spent a majority of the
first quarter driving the ball, but unfortunately was unable to score. Back on offense, the Titans completed a 55-yard
touchdown pass giving them a 14-0 lead.
Claremont quickly responded with a 35yard running touchdown by junior running back Cameron Gray to end the first
quarter with a score of 14-7.
The Titans started the second quarter
with a fumble, but Claremont couldnt
capitalize. When the Titans regained possession, they were able to score on an impressive 65-yard touchdown pass.
Claremont continued to rush the ball consistently, with fullback Markelle Davis
scoring before the half ended. CHS was
still in the game, but trailed 21-14.

The coaches told us that we were still
in this game. We were all ready to get
back out there with more intensity than
the first half, senior quarterback Ryan
OConnor said.
Claremont started the second half on
offense, but could not manage a first
down. The Titans took advantage of their
possession and scored on a 10-yard passing play to give them a 14 point lead.
CHS did not waste any time getting
back into the game with a thrilling 70yard rushing touchdown by sophomore
running back Duy Tran-Sampson. Claremonts defense did a great job of holding
back the Titans offense for a good eight
minutes, but the Titans eventually completed a 35-yard passing touchdown to
end the third quarter.
With 12 minutes left in the game,

Claremont started the quarter even more
determined. Continuing to rush the ball,
Claremont scored a 10-yard touchdown
by Tran-Sampson. Back on offense and
with a 14 point lead, the Titans moved the
ball down field with quick, short passes
that ended in a five-yard touchdown pass.
Claremont was able to score one more
time, but ultimately couldnt stop the
strong Titans pass game in the 49-28 loss.
Its sad to know that I will never be
able to attend another high school game
as a student, but Im happy because the
football games were exciting this year,
senior Claremont Tyler Roebuck said.
Although the Wolfpack could not go on
to win in CIF play, many players and supporters were ecstatic about the teams
overall play this year.
Andrew Im
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I am sorry to see her go, but she is leaving

us well-prepared, he said.
Bonnie has done an outstanding job of
Assistant Superintendent of Human Reworking collaboratively with our teachers and
sources Kevin Ward said the district is making
administrators and supporting teaching and
every effort to find a standout replacement.
learning, he said. Shes provided an enorWhat were doing right now is the big
mous amount of professional development for
search, going out, using national publication.
our staff. She also took the lead role in develWere really looking for that next leader, he
oping the Local Control Accountability Plan
said. I think the primary function of the next
and involving stakeholders throughout the
leader of this department is going to be facilitatcommunity.
ing the Common Core implementation, coupled
Mr. Elsasser senses it is no coincidence that
with instructional technology like iPad roll-outs.
CUSD has made huge strides to close educaThere are some big shoes to fill.
tional gaps during Ms. Bells tenure.
On Thursday, Ms. Bell was feted by her peers
One thing that jumps out at me most is that
and attended her last school board meeting. Fritheres an organization called the Education
day is her final day with the district.
Trust West that releases a report card every
Ms. Bell will be moving to a larger district,
year, ranking Californias largest unified school
and one that doesnt have its own high school,
COURIER photo/Steven Felschundneff
districts on academic and college readiness,
Bonnie Bell will work her last day today as CUSDs assistant superin- so there are some differences between CUSD
he said.
tendent of educational services. Ms. Bell has accepted the postition of and Lowell Joint Union. There are also, howThe nonprofits California District Report
ever, some significant parallels.
superintendent of schools with the Lowell Joint School District.
Cards assess the schools based on how well
The ethnic distribution is fairly similar and
She was so knowledgeable and informed and colthey are serving Latino, African-American and low-init is a high-achieving school district, similar to CUSD,
laborative, Ms. Shoemaker said. The collaborative
come students.
she said.
piece is really important in terms of the LCAP, because
When Bonnie came to the district in 2010, the reMs. Bell will say goodbye to people she has grown
its intended to be representative of the goals of the dis- to love, but says she feels some comfort knowing that
port card for the prior year was released and we were
trict as a reflection of the educational community in
48th out of 149we just squeezed in the top third,
as she leaves, the district is well-prepared to immerse
Claremont. Having very little guidance from the state
Mr. Elsasser said. Fast-forward to 2013 and we tied
itself further into the Common Core and the digital revsheoh, my goshdid such an amazing job on that! olution.
for third place among the 149 districts that received
School Board President Steven Llanusa said he was
grades and rankings. Obviously thats a credit to our
As for her colleagues, their message to Ms. Bell is
happy to provide a glowing recommendation of Ms.
teachers, to our administrators and to our families and
universal: Good luck to a great leader.
Bell to the Lowell Joint School District.
everyone working together. But Dr. Bell brought leadI think shell be a very successful superintendent,
Bonnie Bell was so instrumental in guiding this dis- Mr. Elsasser said. She is very talented, she knows inership in the area of academics that helped us all work
trict through the process of changing from the Califortogether to make that incredible growth possible.
struction, she works well with people and she values
Lisa Shoemaker, assistant superintendent of business nia State Standards to the Common Core, he emphacommunity support and input. Shes a very collaboraservices, has worked closely with Ms. Bell in develop- sized. Bonnie created staff development events and
tive person and shell do very well.
professional development days that were beneficial to
Sarah Torribio
ing a plan for how best to use federal funds as the disstorribio@claremont-courier.com
teachers by giving them the tools to review and detrict moves towards full Common Core implementavelop Common Core standards-based lessons.
tion.
BONNIEBELL/from page 5
Friday, November 21 through Saturday, November 29
CALENDAR
Claremont after hours
Performing arts
COURIERbloggers attend the

Masonic Charity Ball.
Holiday shows are coming to town.

Check out our performing arts listing.
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November
Friday
November
Saturday
November
Sunday
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EXHIBITION Laobaixing: The

Common PeopleWorkers, Farmers
& Ethnic Minorities in China. Concluding the Pettersons yearlong exploration of Chinese culture and history,
this exhibit features artifacts made and
worn by Chinas 99 percent.
Through textiles, costume, prints,
wood carving and other forms of folk
art, the life and works of the majority
Han people and select minority groups
are explored. 2 to 4 p.m. Pilgrim
Places Petterson Museum of Intercultural Art, 730 Plymouth Road, Claremont. (909) 399-5544.
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CALIFORNIA NATIVE FOOD

PLANTS Workshop discussing edible
California native food plants and
recipes. Tastings of the recipes discussed in class, including options for
your Thanksgiving feast. 10 a.m. to
noon. Limited to 20 participants. $25
for RSABG members or $32 for the
general public. For ages 16 and older.
COURIER photo/Peter Weinberger

Unless you are an Eskimo, Claremont is really the place to be this winter as much of
the country digs out of serious winter storms bringing snow, cold and wind. Our
weather has been near perfect with partly cloudy skies and high temperatures around
70 and lows near 50. The only downside is no rain is in the forecast. This photo was
taken with a long telephoto lens from the top of Claraboya, showing the Puddingstone
Reservior at sunset.
Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden,

1500 N. College Ave., Claremont.
(909) 625-8767.
ART & JEWELRY SALE An exhibit
of Wendy Smiths Lotus Series of
drawings and jewelry by Hippie Chic
designer Andrea Edwards. All ages are
16
welcome. This event is free to the public. 5 to 7:30 p.m. Integrative Bodywork, 114 N. Indian Hill Blvd.,
Claremont. (909) 239-8313.
INTERNATIONAL
AUTUMN
GALA Cultural performance by Claremont Colleges students from around
the world. Free admission but ticket required for entry. International snacks
and drinks sold for $1 at intermission.
Hosted by International Place of the
Claremont Colleges. Tickets can be obtained at International Place of The
Claremont Colleges, located at 390 E.
Ninth St., Claremont, or at the door. 7
to 9 p.m. The event takes place at
Bridges Auditorium, 450 N. College
Way, Claremont. Call (909) 607-4571 or
email ipoffice@cmc.edu with questions.
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ALTERNATIVE GIFT MARKET

The alternative to mall madness and the
consumer culture is OLAs 29th Alternative Gift Christmas Market at Our
Lady of the Assumption Church, 435
Berkeley Ave. 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Meet
people with firsthand knowledge of
local and international humanitarian
programs, and hear their amazing stories. Review the shopping list and
choose gifts to give to the poor at home
and around the world. Receive beautiful Christmas cards to present to
friends and relatives. Oldest and largest
market of its kind in the area, in the true
spirit of Christmas. For information,
call the parish office at (909) 626-3596.
POETRY READING Fourth Sundays Poetry at the Claremont Library
invites you to their annual open mic
event. Bring one to three poems to
share. First come, first signed up to
read. All ages, all abilities, all poets
are welcome. As always, this event is
free and open to the public. Light
snacks will be provided. 2 to 4 p.m.
Claremont Library, 208 N. Harvard
Ave., Claremont. (909) 621-4902.
November
Monday
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ISRAELI FOLK DANCE Enjoy

beautiful music and great dances in a
friendly environment. Beginners class
starts at 7 p.m. followed by open
dances. $6. Masonic Lodge, 272 W.
Eighth St., Claremont. (909) 921-7115.
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will be hosted in one sitting at noon in

the auditorium by a dedicated cadre of
volunteersyou could be one of them.
Cooks are invited to prepare turkey or
side dishes. Bill and Judith Mussatto are
available at (909) 626-3777 to take
names. Noon to 4 p.m. Our Lady of the
Assumption Church, 435 Berkeley Ave.,
Claremont. (909) 626-3596.
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November
Tuesday
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ALCOHOLISM: A FAMILY DISEASE presented by Dr. John Reid. The

University Club. $13 for buffet lunch
or $6 for dessert and coffee. 11:30 a.m.
Hughes Community Center, 1700 Danbury Rd., Claremont. (909) 594-3111.
YAKI LOPEZ Consul for Political Affairs, Consulate General of Israel, Los
Angeles presents Israeli Foreign Policy
in a Changing Region. Noon to 1 p.m.
Marian Miner Cook Athenaeum, 385 E.
Eighth St., Claremont. (626) 621-8244.
CLAREMONT SENIOR COMPUTER CLUB 7 to 9 p.m. Hughes
Community Center, 1700 Danbury
Rd., Claremont.
November
Wednesday
26
YOGA IN THE GARDEN Release

stress, unwind your busy mind and
enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the
garden. Classes are held indoors and
outdoors depending on weather conditions; wear comfortable attire and
shoes with flat soles, bring a yoga mat
and bottle of water. No experience necessary, all are welcome to attend. 9:30
to 10:30 a.m. Rancho Santa Ana
Botanic Garden, 1500 N. College Ave.,
Claremont. (909) 625-8767, ext. 224.
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November
Friday
COURIER photo/Peter Weinberger
Cars speeding on the 210 freeway heading west are seen from the San Antonio Dam
on a clear afternoon Wednesday. In the background are the Claremont Colleges surrounded by green showing why many call Claremont the City of Trees.
November
Thursday
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CLAREMONT TURKEY TROT

This 5K Run has gained the reputation
for being a very scenic and ideal route
through the Claremont Colleges and
Claremont Village with a slight downhill
grade on the last leg. Our participation
numbers have grown rapidly since 2008
to over 2000 in 2013. Ours is a familyfriendly event that is also enjoyed by serious competitors as well. 1K Fun Run at
7:30 a.m. 5K Run/Walk at 8 a.m. Adults:
$35; Kids 12 & under-$20; Teams of 10
or more: $5 discount/person. Race day:
$5 additional. 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Claremont Village at First Street and Harvard
Avenue. Call (909) 229-5612.

THANKSGIVING DINNER Turkey
and all the trimmings will be served for
anyone who is alone or without family
to help celebrate Thanksgiving. Since
this is a family meal, there will be no
cost to guests. All that is asked is that
guests provide their names so that sufficient food may be prepared. The dinner
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GREEN FRIDAY SALE A special sale

at Grow Native Nursery to help you go
green with your holiday shopping. Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden, 1500 N.
College Ave., Claremont. (909) 625-8767.
November
Saturday
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ART WORKSHOP Join the Claremont

Museum of Arts ARTstART teen instructors for a workshop that celebrates
the book as artistic medium. Claremont
Library, 208 N. Harvard Ave., Claremont. (909) 621-4902.
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An old tradition gets a new face-lift at this years Masonic Charity Ball
he Claremont Masonic
Lodge, which has been
a community fixture
since 1913, has always been
the subject of much talk and
speculation. Little is known
about their clandestine activities and traditions.
Marc Allen, the master of the Claremont Masonic Lodge, shed some light
on the subject. We are not a secret
society, we are a society with secrets,
Mr. Allen explained.
And one of their best-kept secrets is

that they are a bunch of outright dogooders. This philanthropic bunch
hosts a multitude of fundraisers including Halloween parties to encourage community spirit, dinners to raise
scholarship funds and various events
to benefit local schools.
With a calendar packed full of
fundraising activities and lodge meetings, the brothers felt they should put
aside time to thank their wives and
special ladies. This tradition, known
as Ladies Night Out, has been going
on for over two decades and involves
COURIER photo/Jenelle Rensch

Master of Glendora Lodge Steve Pashby,
Master of Pomona Lodge Javier Torrez
and Master of Claremont Lodge Marc
Allen host a Masonic Black Tie Charity
Ball at the DoubleTree Hotel in Claremont.
a night of dressing up and being taken

out on the town.
During last years Ladies Night Out,
Mr. Allen and his wife Gina decided
they wanted to take a fun night and
turn it into something spectacular. So
as Mr. Allen took on the role of Master
of the Lodge, Ms. Allen took on the
role of event planner. Even with a
whole year to plan, she knew this was
going to be no easy task.
Gina is not an event planner, but
she could be, Mr. Allen commented.
MASONICCHARITYBALL
Full story at claremontafterhours.com
NIGHTLIFE
FLAPPERS COMEDY: 540 W. First St., Claremont Packing House. 18 and over. Show times: Friday at 8 and 10 p.m., Saturday at 7 and 9:30 p.m.
and Sunday at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door.
Friday, November 21: Rene Garcia as seen on Last
Comic Standing. 7 and 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 22: Rene Garcia as seen on
Last Comic Standing. 7 and 9:30 p.m.
Sunday, November 23: Two Milk Minimum at
4:30 p.m., First Timer Funnies at 7 p.m. and Silly
Sundays Open Mic. Auditions at 9 p.m.
FOX THEATER POMONA: 301 S. Garey Ave.,
Pomona. foxpomona.com.
Friday, November 21: Bastille.
Wednesday, November 26: Circa Survive.
Saturday, November 29: DMX.
THE GLASS HOUSE: 200 W. Second St., Pomona.
(909) 865-3802.
Saturday, November 29: The Birthday Massacre
and New Years Day.
HIP KITTY JAZZ & FONDUE: 502 W. First St.,
Claremont Packing House. Tuesday through Sunday, 5:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Live jazz every night.
Admission: Two-drink minimum. Info: (909) 4476700 or hipkittyjazz.com.
Friday, November 21: Little Faith. 8 p.m. $5
cover charge.
Saturday, November 22: Josh Hoyer and the Shadow
Boxers. 8 p.m. $5 cover charge.
Sunday, November 23: Amanda Castro. 7 p.m.
Tuesday, November 25: Eva and the Vagabond Tales.
9 p.m.
Wednesday, November 26: Jazz Jam with The
Lounge Trio. 8 p.m.
Thursday, November 27: Closed for Thanksgiving.
Friday, November 28: The Blue Delilahs. 8 p.m. $5
cover charge.
Saturday, November 29: The Get Down Boys. 8 p.m.
$5 cover charge.
THE PRESS RESTAURANT: 129 Harvard Ave.,
Claremont Village. Thursday through Saturday until 2
a.m. Live DJ every Thursday at 11 p.m. 21 and over
after 9 p.m. Standing room only after 9:30 p.m. No
cover. (909) 625-4808.
Friday, November 21: Groove Session (jam). 10 p.m.
Saturday, November 22: The Uncalled For
(garage). 10 p.m.
Sunday, November 23: Sunday Piano with Amy
Rowe at 6 p.m. Sunday Night Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
Tuesday, November 25: King Trivia Night. 9:30 p.m.
Wednesday, November 26: Wine Wednesday with
piano music performed by Joe Atman at 9:30 p.m.
Thursday, November 27: Closed for Thanksgiving.
Friday, November 28: Judycody Limon (alternative rock) and Backseat Pilots (electronic/
indie). 10 p.m.
Saturday, November 29: The Streetsweepers
(punk) and The Dudelords (alternative rock). 10 p.m.
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RESTAURANT ROW
CALL MARYTODAY: 621-4761
PERFORMING ARTS
BRIDGES AUDITORIUM: 450 N.
College Way, Pomona College. Box-office hours are Monday through Friday, 10
a.m. to 4 p.m. (909) 607-1139. Purchase tickets online; choose seats at
pomona.edu/bridges. For disabled access
and to drop off patrons at Bridges Auditorium, drive north on Columbia Avenue
from First Street to Fourth Street.
December 13 through 21: Inland Pacific Ballet presents The Nutcracker.
CANDLELIGHT PAVILION: 455 W.
Foothill Blvd., Claremont. Thursday,
Friday and Saturday evening shows: dinner at 6 p.m., performance at 8:15 p.m.;
Sunday evening shows: dinner at 5 p.m.,
performance at 7:15 p.m.; Saturday and
Sunday matinees: lunch at 11 a.m., performance at 12:45 p.m. (909) 626-1254,
ext.1 or candlelightpavilion.com.
Through November 23: Jekyll &
Hyde is based on Robert Louis Stevensons classic story about a brilliant doctor whose experiments with human
personality create a murderous counterpart. Convinced the cure for his fathers
mental illness lies in the separation of

Mans evil nature from his good, Jekyll
unwittingly unleashes his own dark side,
wreaking havoc in the streets of London
as the savage, maniacal Edward Hyde.
With an amazing score by Broadway
tunesmith Frank Wildhorn and memorable songs such as This is the Moment, Someone Like You, and Take
Me as I Am, this gothic horror thriller
is sure to send a chill down your spine.
November 29 through December 27:
Its Christmas Every Day. For Barnie
and Betty Walli, it is quite literally
Christmas Every Day. They own Wallis
Christmas Pavilion, a holiday decorators palace, where Christmas lasts all
the year through. After 25 years of making spirits bright, Barnie has lost his
Christmas feeling. But with the help of
Betty and his employees (a madcap
team of holiday decorating fools), he
wont be a humbug for long. Dont miss
this heartwarming holiday treat; its perfect for family, friends, co-workers and,
of course, kids too. As is always the tradition at Candlelight Pavilion, Santa and
Mama stay after the performance to
meet guests.
COURIER CROSSWORD
Crossword by Myles
Mellor. Puzzle #290
December 3: The Four Preps:

Christmas. This holiday gala has entertained and inspired audiences from
coast to coast. The yuletide program
features The Preps timeless harmonies, which amassed eight gold
singles and three gold albums, including the million sellers 26 Miles,
Big Man, Gidget, Down by the
Station and Lazy Summer Night.
The group features original lead
singer, Bruce Belland with an
evening of your favorite oldies-tunes
including Sh-Boom, Unchained
Melody, Little Darlin and more.
Delight in the musical magic of
perennial favorites of the season like
White Christmas, Winter Wonderland and all the traditional carols.
One of the highlights is a hilarious audience participation segment onstage
with a dozen good sports from the audience performing The Twelve Days
of Christmas that never fails to leave
the audience limp with laughter and
bursting with holiday cheer. The Four
Preps will be debuting their first
Christmas Album, My Favorite
Time of The Year, and will have auAcross
1. Drifts
6. Stand in good ___
11. Rural area
14. Accustom
15. "Boston Legal" character,
first name
16. Hunter's quarry
17. Groove
18. Jazz group
20. It was honored by the Claremont
Colleges as community partner of
the year (2 words)
22. Chicken abode
23. Cowboy's milieu
27. Warm, dry wind
30. Relating to the heavens
33. Ocean bird
34. 1959 John Wayne film,
with Bravo
tographed copies available at a special discount holiday price. Tickets

are $20 each. Doors open at 6:45 with
7:30 p.m. curtain for this performance. Show only performance. No
meal is included, but desserts and
beverages are available for purchase.
CLAREMONT HIGH SCHOOL
Don F. Fruechte Theatre for the Performing Arts: 1601 N. Indian Hill Blvd.,
Claremont. (909) 624-9053, ext. 30463.
December 4 through 6: Claremont
High School Theatre presents Coney
Island Christmas by Donald Margulies. Presale tickets are $9 at the ASB
web-store or $10 at the door. Visit
chstheatre.cusd.claremont.edu for
more information.
HAUGH PERFORMING ARTS
CENTER: 1000 W. Foothill Blvd.,
Glendora at Citrus College. Discounts
available for students, seniors and youth.
(626) 963-9411 or haughpac.com.
Saturday, December 6: Citrus Theatre
Arts Department presents Tommy
Humbug and the Christmas Gypsies.
3:30 p.m. $8. Citrus Little Theatre.
Saturday, December 6: Citrus presents The Songs of Christmas. $5.
35. Be a good Samaritan to

36. Dull
39. Official emissaries
42. Flutter
43. Local area made into a National
Monument (goes with 41 down)
45. "Not on ___!" ("No way!")
46. Line of cliffs
49. Dark wood
50. Consecutive losses
51. Standout
53. Professional person
60. Copy
63. Lyric poem
64. Small bill
65. Fertilizer ingredient
66. Imparts
67. Cheat
68. Amount of hair
69. Condescending one
Answers to last weeks puzzle #289
Down
1. Thin smoke trail
2. Vehement
3. Roll up
4. Surveying science, for short
5. One on a quest
6. Chowderhead
7. Beatles "Day ___"
8. ''Duke of ___'' (1962
doo-wop classic)
9. Ox of Indonesia
10. Detect
11. Island ring
12. Shade tree
13. Letters before a handle
19. Try, as a case
21. Positive or negative particle
24. Arrange
25. High spirits
26. Leaves off
27. Of the Middle Ages
28. An alloy
29. Swan song
31. A million bucks
32. "The Raven" writer
36. Occurrences
37. Olympics cheer
38. ___ Hatter
40. See 43 across
41. Type letters
44. Snuggles
47. Tricksters
48. Bolt like Bolt?
49. Bolt down
52. Mezzanines
54. Certain chieftain
55. Give as an example
56. Exposed
57. Crazy talk
58. Taro root
59. Others
60. Confusion
61. Whatever you want
62. Prized mushroom
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: Thanksgiving
monga; on Saturdays and Sundays, December 10-21
at Bridges Auditorium in Claremont; and at the Fox
Performing Arts Center on Saturday, December 27.
Ticket prices vary, with admission for the Bridges
show ranging from $19 to $55. For information and
tickets, visit ipballet.org.
Talking turkey about frozen food
News Bites
Things get suite for the holidays
Tickets are available now for the Inland Pacific
Ballets annual production of The Nutcracker.
If you havent seen it yet, you will love this holiday
ballet, featuring lively music by Tchaikovsky and a
thrilling story enhanced with dazzling sets, beautiful
costumes and more than 100 dancers on the stage.
It tells the story of a young girl named Clara who
receives a magical nutcracker doll on Christmas Eve,
and sets out on a wondrous journey to the Land of the
Snow and the Kingdom of Sweets. A fantastic dream
with battling mice, dancing snowflakes, waltzing
flowers and the delightful Sugar Plum Fairy stir the
imagination.
Performances will be held on Saturday and Sunday,
November 29 and 30, at the Arcadia Performing Arts
Center; on Saturday and Sunday, December 6 and 7,
at the Lewis Family Playhouse in Rancho Cuca-
Most busy Americans rely on frozen meals from

time-to-time. There are even frozen meals catered just
for children, complete with kid-friendly food like
chicken tenders and macaroni.
Did you know that the first TV dinners to be widely
marketed to US shoppers were the result of a Thanksgiving mishap? In 1954, the Swanson food company
had a whole lot of turkey left over after Thanksgiving.
Photo courtesy of Kelly Cline
alutations! My name is Lennie and

Im a Chihuahua Schnauzer mix. I
often like to use that greeting because one of my owners, Aralia, used to
be a big fan of Charlottes Web.
Recently, my family has brought home a new addition, a fiery kitten that likes to pounce on me and
bite my tail. I think her presence is the reason I
have started to act like a cat! Lately, I have begun
to take a liking to her cat food, which is surprisingly better than the oatmeal my owners give me
every other day. Whats really weird is that I keep
trying to get on her cat post. Im too big so I fall
off and the littlest owner, 8-year-old Sofie, laughs
at me. I really need to invest in some dog friends.

Before the kitten arrived, I had a best friend, a
friendly mutt named Luca. We went on many adventures together. In fact, one time while my owners
went out for the day, Luca and I snuck out through
the side of the gate. As we ran down the street and
felt the wind on our fur, the cops showed up. Luca
Photo courtesy of E.Y. Yanagi

The Nutcracker and soldiers march in Inland Pacific Ballets The Nutcracker at Bridges Auditorium in Claremont.
Like 260 tons! One of their workers, Gerry Thomas,

came up with a brilliant idea of how to use it up.
He suggested that they slice the turkey and package
it in aluminum trays, adding some Thanksgiving
trimmings like cornbread stuffing, peas and sweet potatoes. Families had begun to acquire televisions for
their homes, tuning into shows like I Love Lucy,
The Adventures of Superman, Howdy Doody
and the cowboy-themed Roy Rogers Show. After
a huge ad campaign about their convenience, Swanson sold more than 25 million TV dinnerswhich
cost 98 centsthat first year.
So the next time you dig into your favorite frozen
meal, remember to be grateful to Thanksgiving and
too much turkey!
got caught and spent a night behind bars, but I was
small and fast so I raced back home just in time.
Two days passed before my owners finally found my
companion at a nearby police station. As it turns out,
my getaway wasnt as stealthy as I thought it was. The
cops had written me down as an accomplice in their
police log, noting that Luca was first spotted with a
smaller dog.
When my owners got back home, they all gathered
around me, laughing. They said, Looks like Luca isnt
the only one with a criminal record.
These days Im not the pup I used to be, so the couch
and I have become best friends. I spend my weekdays
in front of the television and my weekends curled up
on my owners bed. Life is pretty good. Now, if only
this kitten will let me rest.
Lennies human is Aralia Giron, a student at
iPoly High School. Do you know an animal that
needs a round of a-paws? Send a photo of your
pet to kids@claremont-courier.com along with five
sentences about why he or she is special, and your
favorite critter might just make the pages of the
newspaper.
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1. harvest
2. pilgrims
3. thankful
4. November
5. pumpkin
6. Mayflower
Knock, knock on wood
Thanksgiving
Word seach
Knock, knock.
Whos there?
Waddle.
Waddle who?
Waddle I do if you don't
open the door?
Celebrate
Family
Feast
Knock, knock.
Who's there?
Dewey.
Dewey who?
Dewey have to wait long to eat?
Football
Harvest
Holiday
Native Americans
Knock, knock.
Who's there?
Phillip.
Phillip who?
Phillip a plate and dig in!
November
Pie
Pilgrims
Knock, knock.
Whos there?
Esther.
Esther who?
Esther any more gravy?
Plymouth
Pumpkin
Stuffing
Thankful
Knock, knock.
Who's there?
Wanda.
Wanda who?
Wanda piece of pumpkin pie?
Turkey
Yams
Notable Quotables:
All that we behold is full of blessings.

William Wordsworth
Knock, knock.
Who's there?
Norma Lee.
Norma Lee who?
Norma Lee I dont eat this much!
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Join us for our Disney on Ice coloring contest
or this months kids

pages, we are hosting a
coloring contest, with
the prize being a family pack
of four tickets to see Disney
On Ice at the Citizens Business Arena in Ontario on December 25 or December 26.
To compete for the tickets, color
in the picture
above, which has
been provided by
the Disney Company. You can
mail your entry
to the COURIER
at 1420 N. Claremont Blvd., Ste.
205B, Claremont, CA 91711. Or, you
can have your parents or teacher stop
your entry by the COURIER office.
The due date is December 1.

We have three
family packs of tickets and so we will
award three prizes.
One prize will go to
the best coloring job
done by a local kid
in kindergarten through third grade.
Another prize will go to the best coloring job done by a student who is in
fourth through sixth grade. And a third

prize will go to the best coloring job
done by a junior high or high school
student.
Please include your name, the school
you attend and contact info like a phone
number and/or email with your entry so
we can let you know if you won. And
remember, youre never too young, or
too old, to break out the crayons!
Sarah Torribio
kids@claremont-courier.com
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Show lets you say hello to popular cartoon kitty
re you a die-hard
fan of the global
icon Hello Kitty?
You can head to the Japanese

American National Museum
(JANM), which has partnered with
Sanrio in an exhibit celebrating the
40th birthday of the worlds most
kawaii (thats cute in Japanese!) cartoon cat.
The exhibit, Hello! Exploring the
Supercute World of Hello Kitty, includes four decades of Hello Kitty
products, including rare items from the
Sanrio archives. They range
from Hello Kitty motor oil and
toilet paper to a quartet of
Hello Kitty dolls dressed as
members of the face-painted
rock band KISS.
There is also lots
of modern art inspired by the fabulous feline, including
a 12-foot-high statue
of Hello Kitty as
Photos courtesy of The Cleopatra; a smaller
Japanese American National Museum statue of Hello Kitty
The exhibit Hello! Exploring the Supercute World of Hello Kitty is on display at
The Japanese American National Museum.
as the building-crunching Godzilla; a

dress made of plush Hello Kitty dolls
worn by Lady Gaga; and a figure of
Hello Kitty as a maneki-neko, one of
those battery-operated Chinese cat
statues whose waving paws are said
to help bring good luck and money.
This is contemporary art, so as you
move along a walkway of red and
pink Hello Kitty bows, be prepared
for a few weird images.

There is a painting of Abraham Lincoln wearing a suit and hat decorated
with images of Hello Kitty and another painting of Hello Kittys face,
half of which has melted to reveal a
saber-toothed tiger hiding behind
those whiskers.
Hello Kitty made her debut on a
vinyl coin purse in 1974 and her fame
has gone worldwide over the years.
This year, 25,000 fans turned out to
the first Hello Kitty Con, held at the
end of October in downtown Los Angeles. Hello! Exploring the Supercute World of Hello Kitty! is the first
big Hello Kitty museum exhibit in the
United States.
Admission to Hello! is $20 for
adults, $10 for kids ages 6-17 and free
for children 5 and younger. You can
buy tickets at the door, but since the
show is popular, the JANM recommends you buy tickets ahead of time
online at janm.org.
The Japanese American National
Museum is located at 100 N. Central
Ave. in Los Angeles. For information,
visit (213) 625-0414.
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Pomona College in Claremont, CA, seeks Senior Campus

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students for non-academic advising, and work with student
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Saturday, November 22
8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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Business Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Acoustical
Carpet Service
Contractor
QUALITY Interiors. Acoustical contractor, specializing in

acoustic removal, texture,
painting, acoustic re-spray
and
drywall
repairs.
Lic.602916. 909-624-8177.
ANDERSON Carpet Service.

Claremont resident serving
Claremont since 1985. Powerful truck mounted cleaning
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water damage service.
Please call 909-621-1182.
KOGEMAN
CONSTRUCTION
AC/Heating
STEVES HEATING
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Serving your area for over
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Free estimate on new units.
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Lic.744873
909-985-5254
Art Lessons
VISUAL artist available for art
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Babysitter
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Bathroom Remodeling
A Bath-Brite
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Showers, tile, countertops.
Refinish - Reglaze - Restore
Porcelain, ceramic,
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Caregiver
EXPERIENCED, mature caregiver for hire. Live-in or liveout. Private, long-term care.
Great references. Joann, 909568-4635.
Carpentry
SEMI-RETIRED rough to
finish remodeler. Kitchens,
porches, doors, decks, fences,
painting. Lots more! Paul,
909-919-3315.
Room additions.
Kitchen/bath remodeling.
Custom cabinets.
Residential/commercial.
909-946-8664
Lic.B710309
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Electrician
Serving Claremont
Since 1995. Residential,
Commercial.
Chimney Sweep
Recessed lighting and

design, breaker replacement,
service panel upgrades,
ceiling fans, troubleshooting,
landscape lighting, rewires
and LED lighting. Free
estimates. 24-hours emergency service. References.
Quality Fireplace
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Chimney sweeping.
909-900-8930
909-626-2242
Lic.806149
ED EY The Carpet Guy. Carpet repairs and re-stretching.

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Call 909-920-6600
392 N. 2nd Ave., Upland
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Great prices
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Repairs, chimney covers,
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Personal chef
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Cooking classes
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909-625-9194
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Cell 626-428-1691
Claremont area
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Contractor
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Veteran
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Serving Claremont
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Kitchen and bathroom remodeling. Flooring, windows, electrical and plumbing. Serving
Claremont for 25 years.
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DON DAVIES
Veteran
New, repairs.
ONE CALL DOES IT ALL!
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Cell: 626-428-1691
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Furniture Restoration
Concrete
JDC CONCRETE
909-624-9000
Driveways/walkways, block
walls, pavers, bricks,
stone veneer,
concrete staining, drainage.
Lic.894245 C8, C29.
Fences & Gates
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Gardening
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Please call 909-391-3495 or
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Electrician
Haydens Services Inc.
Since 1978
Bonded * Insured
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909-982-8910
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Lic.359145
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Local electrician for all your
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909-946-8887
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MOR ELECTRIC &

HANDYMAN SERVICES
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Reasonable and reliable.
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30 years experience.
Over 20 years experience.

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Kitchen Cabinet Refinishing
Exterior Door Restoration
Custom Colored Lacquers
On-site Touchups
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Eco-friendly landscaping.
We will get you a $3000
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HYPNOTHERAPY: "Past
Life Regressions" are truly
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and direction. Call Joanne
Dinsmore, Author of Pathways
to the Healing Arts, 909-9469098. Visit americaninstitute
ofthehealingarts.com.
House Cleaning
STRACK Construction. General contractor. Handyman
services available. No job too
small. Quality-Affordable.
909-292-5781. Lic#988284.
SMALL repair jobs, fencing,
gates, brick block, concrete
cutting, breaking and repair.
25 years in Claremont. Paul,
909-753-5360.
A-HANDYMAN
New and Repairs
Inside, outside, small,
large, home, garage, yard.
ONE CALL DOES IT ALL!
909-599-9530
Cell: 626-428-1691
Lic.323243
30 years experience!
Claremont area.
Claremont
Handyman Service
Carpentry, repairs,
gates, lighting,
small painting projects.
Odd jobs welcome!
Free consultations.
909-921-6334
20 YEARS experience. Free

estimates. Excellent references. Tailored to your individual needs. Senior care,
day or night. Call Lupe, 909236-2236.
Established, upbeat,
licensed house cleaning
service. Specializing in
larger homes. Organic
cleaning supplies used.
26 years of experience.
Jeanette 909-224-1180,
909-946-7475.
Shirley's Cleaning Service

28 years in business.
Office/residential
No job too small.
Free estimates.
We do spring cleaning!
909-730-8564
ROSIE'S Spic Span Cleaning
Service. Residential, commercial, vacant homes, apartments, offices. Free estimate,
$10 off first time clients. Licensed. 909-277-4215.
Friday 11-21-14
SERVICES
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Landscaping
Painting
Plastering & Stucco
Sprinklers & Repair
Tutoring
CAROUSEL Quality Cleaning. Family owned for 25

years. Licensed. Bonded.
Senior rates. Trained professional services including:
baseboards, ovens, windows. Hauling. Move in/out.
In home care. House/pet sitting. 10 percent discount to
Claremont College faculty.
Robyn, 909-621-3929.
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Mt. Sac, Cal Poly
New, refurbish or repair.
Design, drainage, concrete,
slate, flagstone, lighting, irrigation, decomposed granite.
909-599-9530
Cell: 626-428-1691
Claremont area 30 years!
Lic.323243
D&D Custom Painting.

Bonded. Lic.423346. Residential, commercial. Interior
or exterior. Free estimates.
909-982-8024.
PLASTERING by Thomas.
Stucco and drywall repair
specialist. Licensed home
improvement. Contractor
Lic.614648. 909-984-6161.
www.wall-doctor.com.
WASTING WATER?
Poor Coverage?
Sprinkler repair.
Installations
and modifications.
C.F. Privett
909-621-5388
Lic.557151
NIVER Tutelage. Raise SAT

scores. Improve your grades.
Write more eloquently. Pick
your college. 909-223-1631
Irrigation
Since 1978
Bonded * Insured
24-hour emergency
service.
909-982-8910
* Senior discount *
Lic.359145
SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
INSTALLATIONS
EXPERT REPAIRS
DRIP SYSTEM
SPECIALISTS
C.F.PRIVETT, LIC.557151
909-621-5388
ADVANCED
DON DAVIES
Veteran, Mt. Sac, Cal Poly
New, repairs. Professional.
All sprinkler repairs.
Call 909-599-9530 Now

Cell: 626-428-1691
Expert Repairs
Retrofit Experts
Ask us how to save water.
Allen Cantrall Landscape
909-224-3327
Lic.861685
Serving the Area
Since 1983
DLS Landscaping and Design.

Claremont native specializing
in drought tolerant landscaping, drip systems and lighting.
Artistic solutions for the future.
Over 35 years experience.
Call: 909-225-8855, 909-9825965. Lic.585007.
DANS GARDENING
SERVICE
Sprinklers installed, repaired. Clean-up, hauling.
Sod, seed, planting,
lighting, drainage.
Free written estimates.
Insured. References.
Since 1977. Lic.508671.
Please call 909-989-1515
COLLINS Painting & Construction Company, LLC. Interior, exterior. Residential

and commercial. Contractors
Lic.384597. 909-985-8484.
KPW PAINTING
Older couple painting,
40 years experience!
Competitive rates.
Small repairs.
No job too small.
References available.
We work our own jobs.
Carrie or Ron
909-615-4858
Lic.778506
STEVE LOPEZ
PAINTING
Extensive preparation.
Indoor, outdoor, cabinets.
Offering odorless green
solution. 33-year master.
Lic.542552
Please call
909-989-9786
Eco-friendly landscaping.
We will get you a $3000
grant to remove your lawn!
Why mow when you can
grow? From the creators of
The Pomona College
Organic Farm.
Specializing in native
and edible landscapes.
909-398-1235
www.naturalearthla.com
Lic.919825
*$2 sq. ft. rebate*
AFFORDABLE. Traditional or
green options. Custom work.
No job too big or too small. 20
years of Claremont resident
referrals. Free estimates.
Lic.721041. 909-228-4256.
www.vjpaint.com.
Learn Japanese
Pruning, removal, planting,

irrigation and yard cleanup.
909-982-5794
Lic#753381
GREENWOOD
LANDSCAPING CO.
Landscaping contractor for
complete landscaping,
irrigation, drainage,
designing and gardening.
Lic.520496
909-621-7770
Drought tolerant and
California native design
Water conserving irrigation
Lighting and maintenance
Allen Cantrall Landscape
909-224-3327
Lic.861685
Serving the Area
Since 1983
RENES Plumbing and AC. All

types residential repairs,
HVAC, new installation, repairs. Prices to fit the working
familys budget. Lic.454443.
Insured professional service.
909-593-1175.
STEVES PLUMBING
24-hour service* Low cost!
Free estimates.
All plumbing repairs.
Complete drain cleaning,
leak detection,
water heaters.
Your local plumber
for over 25 years.
Senior discounts.
Insured, Lic.744873.
* 909-985-5254 *
Since 1978
Bonded * Insured
NO JOB TOO BIG
OR SMALL!
24-hour emergency service.
909-982-8910
Roofing
TAUGHT by Sumi Ohtani

at the Claremont Forum in
the Packing House. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
afternoons/evenings. All
levels welcome. Excellent
brain exercise for seniors!
909-626-3066.
Martial Arts
RESIDENTIAL/Commercial.
Quality work at reasonable
prices. Free estimates.
Lic.541469. 909-622-7994.
Patio & Decks

ADVANCED DON DAVIES
New, refurbish and repair.
Concrete, masonry, lighting,
planters and retaining walls.
KIDS Kung Fu $99/nine

weeks, uniform half-off! Back
to school special. 909-4475654. WeiTuoAcademy.com.
Senior Care
SENIOR helpers. Light
housekeeping, local errands,
doctor appointments, dog
walking, laundry, grocery
shopping and food preparation. Reasonable rates. Free
consultation, 909-418-4388.
Sprinklers & Repair
Claremont area 30 years!

Lic.323243
ADVANCED
DON DAVIES
Veteran
Mt. Sac, Cal Poly
Pet/House Care
ACE SEVIER PAINTING
Interior/Exterior
BONDED and INSURED
Many references.
Claremont resident.
35 years experience.
Lic.315050
Please call: 909-624-5080,
909-596-4095.
GORDON Perry Roofing.

Reroofing, repairs of all types.
Free estimates. Quality work.
Lic.C39588976. 909-944-3884.
909-599-9530
Cell: 626-428-1691
Painting
EXPERIENCED house/pet
sitter. Will provide loving
care for house/pets in exchange for accommodations. Two week minimum
and long term. Retired former resident. Email Katherine, pieplace@boreal.org.
Tile
MASTER tile layer. Quick
and clean. Stone and granite work. Residential, commercial. Lic.830249. Ray,
909-731-3511.
EXCEL PLUMBING
Family owned and operated.
30 plus years experience.
Expert plumbing repairs and
drain cleaning. Water
heaters, faucets, sinks,
toilets, disposals,
under slab lead detection,
sewer video inspection.
Licensed, bonded and
insured. Lic.917874.
909-945-1995
* Senior discount *
Lic.359145
Landscaping
Dale's Tree &
Landscape Services
Plumbing
Upholstery
New, repairs. Professional.

All sprinkler repairs.
Call 909-599-9530 now

Cell: 626-428-1691
DURUSSEL Sprinklers. Install,
repair, automate. Since 1982.
Free estimates. Lic.540042.
Call 909-982-1604.
Regrout, clean, seal, color

grout. 909-880-9719, 1-888764-7688.
PINK UPHOLSTERY
48 years of experience. Up to
30 percent discount on fabric.
Free pickup and delivery.
Tree Care
Weed Abatement
BAUER TREE CARE

40 plus years
in Claremont.
Pruning of your small
and medium perennials.
909-624-8238
www.bauertreecare.com
Dale's Tree Service
Certified arborist. Pruning
and removals. Landscaping,
corrective and restoration
trimming and yard clean up.
909-982-5794
Lic#753381
MGT Professional Tree Care.
Providing prompt, dependable service for all your tree
care needs. Certified arborist.
Lic.#836027. Matt GrayTrask. Call 909-946-7444.
JOHNNY'S Tree Service.

Weed abatement/land clearing. Disking and mowing.
Please call 909-946-1123,
951-522-0992. Lic.270275.
TIRED of dealing with weed
problems on your lot or field?
Help control the problem in
an environmentally safe
manner. To receive loads of
quality wood chips. Please
call 909-214-6773. Tom Day
Tree Service.
ADVANCED
DON DAVIES
Veteran
Weed eating, mowing,
tractor fields,
manual slopes, hauling.
TOM Day Tree Service. Fine

pruning of all trees since 1974.
Free estimate. 909-629-6960.
909-599-9530
Cell: 626-428-1691
Johnny's Tree Service

Tree trimming
and demolition.
Certified arborist.
Lic.270275, insured.
Please call:
909-946-1123
951-522-0992
Window Washing
NACHOS Window Cleaning.
For window washing, call nacho, 909-816-2435. Free estimates, satisfaction guaranteed.
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LEGAL TENDER
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale
No. : 20130015001449 Title Order No.:
130131315 FHA/VA/PMI No.: ATTENTION
RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY APPLIES ONLY TO COPIES PROVIDED TO
THE TRUSTOR, NOT TO THIS RECORDED
ORIGINAL NOTICE. NOTE: THERE IS A
SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN
THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED YOU ARE
IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST,
DATED 04/16/2008. 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. NDEx West, L.L.C., as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of
Trust Recorded on 04/28/2008 as Instrument
No. 20080741206 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES
County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED
BY: DAVID K LEE AND SANDY SONGSIN
LEE, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO
HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S
CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form
of payment authorized by California Civil Code
2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful
money of the United States). DATE OF SALE:
12/01/2014 TIME OF SALE: 11:00 AM
PLACE OF SALE: BY THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED AT 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA,
POMONA, CA 91766. STREET ADDRESS
and other common designation, if any, of the
real property described above is purported to be:
309 ALAMOSA DR, CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA 91711 APN#: 8671-016-062 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 $923,977.76. 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. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are
considering bidding on this property lien, you
should understand that there are risks involved
in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing
the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware
that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior
lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction,
you are or may be responsible for paying off all
liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, be-
legalads@claremont-courier.com 909.621.4761
fore you can receive clear title to the property.
You are encouraged to investigate the existence,
priority, and size of outstanding liens that may
exist on this property by contacting the county
recorder's office or a title insurance company,
either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same
lender may hold more than one mortgage or
deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO
PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on
this notice of sale may be postponed one or
more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary,
trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of
the California Civil Code. The law requires that
information about trustee sale postponements be
made available to you and to the public, as a
courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you
wish to learn whether your sale date has been
postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled
time and date for the sale of this property, you
may call 714-730-2727 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web
site www.lpsasap.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 20130015001449.
Information about postponements that are very
short in duration or that occur close in time to
the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the
Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled
sale. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION
PLEASE CALL: AGENCY SALES and
POSTING 2 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE
200 IRVINE, CA 92602 714-730-2727 www.lpsasap.com NDEx West, L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT
COLLECTOR
ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY
INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE
USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NDEx West,
L.L.C. as Trustee Dated: 10/31/2014 NDEx
West, L.L.C. 15000 Surveyor Boulevard, Suite
500 Addison, Texas 75001-9013 Telephone:
(866) 795-1852 Telecopier: (972) 661-7800 A4494392 11/07/2014, 11/14/2014, 11/21/2014
APN: 8269-090-034
T.S. No. 009717-CA
NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY
OWNER:
YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED
OF TRUST, DATED 8/14/2006. UNLESS
YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR
PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE
PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU
SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On
12/1/2014 at 9:00 AM, CLEAR RECON
CORP., as duly appointed trustee under and
pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 8/31/2006,
as Instrument No. 06 1941172, of Official
Records in the office of the County Recorder
of Los Angeles County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: RAVINDER KAUR, A
MARRIED WOMAN, AS HER SOLE AND
SEPARATE PROPERTY. WILL SELL AT
PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER
FOR CASH, CASHIERS CHECK DRAWN
ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A
CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK
DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAV-
INGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK

SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO
DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: Behind the
fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400
Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 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
ON SAID DEED OF TRUST The street address and other common designation, if any,
of the real property described above is purported to be:3119 S RIDGE POINT DR
DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765-4706 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for
any incorrectness of the street address and
other common designation, if any, shown
herein. Said sale will be held, but without
covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses
of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said
Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal
sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of
Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance
of the obligation secured 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: $693,404.23 If
the Trustee is unable to convey title for any
reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid
to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall
have no further recourse. 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.
NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you
are considering bidding on this property lien,
you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will
be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.
Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction
does not automatically entitle you to free and
clear ownership of the property. You should
also be aware that the lien being auctioned off
may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien
being auctioned off, before you can receive
clear title to the property. You are encouraged
to investigate the existence, priority, and size
of outstanding liens that may exist on this
property by contacting the county recorder's
office or a title insurance company, either of
which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources,
you should be aware that the same lender may
hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust
on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY
OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice
of sale may be postponed one or more times
by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a
court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be
Claremont COURIER Classifieds/Friday, November 21, 2014

may call (714) 573-1965 or visit this Internet
Web site WWW.PRIORITYPOSTING.COM,
using the file number assigned to this case
009717-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that
occur close in time to the scheduled sale may
not immediately be reflected in the telephone
information or on the Internet Web site. The
best way to verify postponement information
is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR SALES
INFORMATION: (714) 573-1965 Publish:
11/7/2014, 11/14/2014, 11/21/2014
APN: 8293-044-049 TS No: CA08003811-141 TO No: 8455772 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S
SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A
DEED OF TRUST DATED June 29, 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU
SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On December 4, 2014 at 09:00 AM, behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic
Center Plaza, Pomona CA 91766, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the
power of sale contained in that certain Deed of
Trust recorded on August 15, 2005, as Instrument No. 05 1964197, of official records in the
Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County,
California, executed by HYANG A KIM, AN
UNMARRIED PERSON, as Trustor(s), in
favor of BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION
TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful
money of the United States, all payable at the
time of sale, that certain property situated in
said County, California describing the land
therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED
IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property
heretofore described is being sold "as is". The
street address and other common designation,
if any, of the real property described above is
purported to be: 1409 BODEGA WAY #3, DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765 The undersigned
Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said
sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining
principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said
Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under
the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees,
charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the
trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total
amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and
reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of
this Notice of Trustees Sale is estimated to be
$390,452.66 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances
will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiarys bid at said sale may include all or part
of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee
will accept a cashiers check drawn on a state
or national bank, a check drawn by a state or
federal credit union or a check drawn by a state
or federal savings and loan association, savings
association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and
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authorized to do business in California, or

other such funds as may be acceptable to the
Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is
accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustees Deed Upon Sale until
funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on
account by the property receiver, if applicable.
If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any
reason, the successful bidders sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid
to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall
have no further recourse. Notice to Potential
Bidders If you are considering bidding on this
property lien, you should understand that there
are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the
property itself. Placing the highest bid at a
Trustee auction does not automatically entitle
you to free and clear ownership of the property.
You should also be aware that the lien being
auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are
the highest bidder at the auction, you are or
may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you
can receive clear title to the property. You are
encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist
on this property by contacting the county
recorder's office or a title insurance company,
either of which may charge you a fee for this
information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same
Lender may hold more than one mortgage or
Deed of Trust on the property. Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice
of Sale may be postponed one or more times
by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a
court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be
may call Priority Posting and Publishing at
714-573-1965 for information regarding the
Trustee's Sale or visit the Internet Web site address listed below for information regarding
the sale of this property, using the file number
assigned to this case, CA08003811-14-1. Information about postponements that are very
short in duration or that occur close in time to
the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the
Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: October 31, 2014 MTC
Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No.
CA08003811-14-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine,
CA 92614 Phone: 949-252-8300 TDD: 866660-4288 Lupe Tabita, Authorized Signatory
SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.priorityposting.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES
INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Priority
Posting and Publishing AT 714-573-1965
MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps MAY
BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY
INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE
USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. P1118977
11/7, 11/14, 11/21/2014
LEGAL TENDER
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
File No. 2014311340
The following person(s) is (are) doing business
as REA C. HAIR, 655 West Arrow Highway,
#34, San Dimas, CA 91773. Registrant(s): Reanna C Smith, 655 West Arrow Highway, #34,
San Dimas, CA 91773.
This business is conducted by an Individual.
Registrant has not yet commenced to transact
business under the fictitious business name or
names listed herein.
I declare that all information in this statement is
true and correct.
/s/ Reanna C Smith Title: Owner
This statement was filed with the RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk of Los Angeles County
on 10/30/14.
NOTICE- In Accordance with subdivision (a)
of section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement
generally expires at the end of five (5) years
from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided
in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it
expires 40 days after any change in the facts
set forth in the statement pursuant to section
17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious
Business Name Statement must be filed before
the expiration. Effective January 1, 2014, the
Fictitious Business Name Statement must be
accompanied by the Affidavit Of Identity
Form.
The filing of this statement does not of itself
authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious
Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see
Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).
PUBLISH: November 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2014
File No. 2014313236
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as
STUDIO MAXE, 2058 North Mills Avenue,
#354, Claremont, CA 91711. Registrant(s): Debra
C. White, 3446 Yankton Ave., Claremont, CA
91711.
Registrant commenced to transact business under
the fictitious name or names listed above on
09/01/2014.
true and correct.
/s/ Debra C. White Title: Owner
on 11/03/14.
Form.
legalads@claremont-courier.com 909.621.4761
File No. 2014294994
as THE CHIC ME, 22524 Lark Spring Terrace, Diamond Bar, CA 91765. Registrant(s):
Shirley Y Kim, 22524 Lark Spring Terrace, Diamond Bar, CA 91765.
true and correct.
/s/ Shirley Y Kim Title: Owner
on 10/15/14.
from the date on which it was filed in the office
of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires
40 days after any change in the facts set forth in
the statement pursuant to section 17913 other
than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name
Statement must be filed before the expiration.
Effective January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Name Statement must be accompanied by
the Affidavit Of Identity Form.
The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business
Name in violation of the rights of another under
federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411
et seq., Business and Professions Code).
File No. 2014302333
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as FUTURE FORECAST GROUP, 310
N. Indian Hill Blvd., #113, Claremont, CA
91711. Registrant(s): James King III, 310 N.
Indian Hill Blvd., #113, Claremont, CA
91711. Joe Brumfield, 310 N. Indian Hill
Blvd., #113, Claremont, CA 91711.
This business is conducted by a General Partnership.
I declare that all information in this statement
is true and correct.
/s/ James King III Title: Co Owner
This statement was filed with the RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk of Los Angeles
County on 10/22/14.
Form.
AUTOMOTIVE

File No. 2014319529
ANGELES DECORACIONES, 1129 Hermosa
Avenue, Pomona, CA 91767. Registrant(s): Maria
De Los Angeles Bravo Martinez, 1129 Hermosa
Avenue, Pomona, CA 91767.
01/27/2014.
true and correct.
/s/ Maria De Los Angeles Bravo Martinez Title:
Owner
on 11/07/14.
NOTICE- In Accordance with subdivision (a) of
section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five (5) years from the
date on which it was filed in the office of the
County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision
(b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after
any change in the facts set forth in the statement
pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in
the residence address of a registered owner. A new
Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed
before the expiration. Effective January 1, 2014,
the Fictitious Business Name Statement must be
accompanied by the Affidavit Of Identity Form.
PUBLISH: November 14, 21, 28 and December
5, 2014
File No. 2014319537
as ZAMORA TAX & IMMIGRATION, 248
E. Monterey Avenue, Pomona, CA 91767. Registrant(s): Edgar Oliver Zamora, 248 E. Monterey
Avenue, Pomona, CA 91767.
12/01/2000.
true and correct.
/s/ Edgar Oliver Zamora Title: Owner
on 11/07/14.
(b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days
after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a
change in the residence address of a registered
owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. Effective January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business
Name Statement must be accompanied by the Affidavit Of Identity Form.
PUBLISH: November 14, 21, 28 and December
5, 2014
COMPUTERS

File No. 2014324972
NIRVANA MOBILE, 164 Castleton Drive,
Claremont, CA 91711. Mailing address: P.O. Box
232, Claremont CA 91711. Registrant(s): Lori R.
Bleich, 164 Castleton Drive, Claremont, CA 91711.
Registrant has not yet commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names
listed herein.
true and correct.
/s/ Lori R. Bleich Title: Owner
This statement was filed with the RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk of Los Angeles County on
11/14/14.
(b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after
any change in the facts set forth in the statement
pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in
the residence address of a registered owner. A new
Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed
before the expiration. Effective January 1, 2014,
the Fictitious Business Name Statement must be
accompanied by the Affidavit Of Identity Form.
PUBLISH: November 21, 28, December 5 and 12, 2014
NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE TS No.
CA-14-630925-RY Order No.: 140150984CA-MAI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER
A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/20/2006.
UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE
SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED
AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF
THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU
SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public
auction sale to the highest bidder for cash,
cashier's check drawn on a state or national
bank, check drawn by state or federal credit
union, or a check drawn by a state or federal
savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102
to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed
trustee. The sale will be made, but without
covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to
pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s)
secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and
late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s),
advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust,
interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of
the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of
the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The
amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS
THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE.
Trustor(s): BONITA SIMON, A MARRIED
WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE
PROPERTY Recorded: 10/30/2006 as Instrument No. 06 2397909 of Official Records in the
office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES
County, California; Date of Sale: 12/12/2014 at
11:00 AM Place of Sale: By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA
91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other
charges: $870,248.02 The purported property
address is: 1016 MOAB DR, CLAREMONT,
CA 91711 Assessors Parcel No.: 8671-022-010
NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If
you are considering bidding on this property
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lien, you should understand that there are risks

involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will
be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.
Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does
not automatically entitle you to free and clear
ownership of the property. You should also be
aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a
junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the
auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned
off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that
may exist on this property by contacting the
county recorders office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for
this information. If you consult either of these
resources, you should be aware that the same
lender may hold more than one mortgage or
deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO
PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown
on this notice of sale may be postponed one or
more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary,
trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of
the California Civil Code. The law requires that
information about trustee sale postponements be
may call 714-730-2727 for information regarding the trustees sale or visit this Internet Web
site http://www.qualityloan.com , using the file
number assigned to this foreclosure by the
Trustee: CA-14-630925-RY . Information about
postponements that are very short in duration or
that occur close in time to the scheduled sale
may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site.
The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any
incorrectness of the property address or other
common designation, if any, shown herein. If no
street address or other common designation is
shown, directions to the location of the property
may be obtained by sending a written request to
the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first
publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee
is unable to convey title for any reason, the
successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy
shall be the return of monies paid to the
Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have
no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for
any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be
entitled only to a return of the deposit paid.
The Purchaser shall have no further recourse
against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the
Mortgagees Attorney. If you have previously
been discharged through bankruptcy, you may
have been released of personal liability for this
loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders rights against the real
property only. As required by law, you are
hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted
to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the
terms of your credit obligations. QUALITY
MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT
AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED
WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date:
Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy
Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For
NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714730-2727 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711
Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.:
CA-14-630925-RY
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REAL ESTATE
Claremont Real Estate Market Snapshot
October
2014
2013
Change From Previous Year
Number of Homes Sold
32
38
-16 percent
Number Sold > $750,000
+33 percent
Number Sold < $750,000
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35
-20 percent
Highest Sale Price
$1,622,500
$1,300,000
+25 percent
Lowest Sale Price
$245,000
$250,000
-2 percent
Average List Price of Homes Sold
$628,231
$522,252
+20 percent
Average Sold Price
$612,512
$515,975
+19 percent
Average Days On Market
63
56
+13 percent
The market remained steady in October. Not much of a difference in activity from September. Inventory is on the lower side, so competition for sellers is down. The statistics however,
are very interesting for October. The differences in average list prices and sale prices are
drastic, but is not an accurate representation of the market as a whole. One might interpret
these statistics as the market is up 20 percent from last year, but that is simply not the case.
That said, it is still good that we are seeing more movement in the mid-upper range priced
homes, which were having much slower movement last year. Homes are taking a little longer
to sell than they were in the spring and summer, but the market is still moving.
Information provided by Ryan Zimmerman, Wheeler Steffen Sotheby's International Realty.
Contact Ryan at ryan.zimmerman@sothebysrealty.com.
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Mason takes pride in his work and helped us through what has usually
been a very stressful process. We were always informed, updated and met
personally when needed. There was never pressure, unnecessary stress or
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1940s bungalow in Claremont

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suite and kitchen. (B420)
857 SWEETLAND ST., CLAREMONT
Recently updated and remodeled 4

bedroom, 3 bathroom home. Beautiful new master suite addition with
walk-in closet and spacious shower. Open floor plan, recessed lighting, new carpeting in bedrooms,
new hardwood floors. New granite
counters and cabinets in kitchen.
New tile roof, air conditioning, heating and more! $538,000. (S857)
Carol Curtis, Broker
Sales Associates: Craig Beauvais, Maureen Mills,

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FAIR OAKS ESTATES - $825,000
Two-story home with double door entrance leads
into a formal living room with soaring ceilings. Newly built in 1997 with approximately 3500 sq. ft., features four bedrooms, library/den and three full bathrooms. Formal living room with fireplace, formal dining room, gourmet granite counter island kitchen,
family room with fireplace, laundry room and a guest
bedroom with a full bathroom on the main floor. Over
acre boasts mature grounds and tall shade trees.
Backyard offers a covered patio and spa. (E1403)
PRESTIGIOUS PADUA HILLS

ESTATE COLLECTION - $998,500
Enjoy picturesque valley, mountain and canyon
views from this beautiful, newer built, semi-custom,
Craftsman-style residence quietly nestled among
the Claremont foothills. Architectural accents and
rich appointments throughout. Four bedrooms, four
bathrooms, approximately 3400 sq. ft. of living
space. Enjoy high volume ceilings, granite countertops plus plenty of storage throughout. Attached
three-car garage. Over half acre lot in a serene setting with patio and grassy yard areas. (V4368)
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Extraordinary Claremont One-Acre Estate
- $2,500,000
Claremont Village New England Charmer
- $750,000
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To my Family, Friends and

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ur family was fortunate to have

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Geoff and his associates ushered us
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eoff was perfect. He came with

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COLONIAL STYLE ESTATE
Situated in northeast Claremont on just under one acre is this beautifully maintained property.
The circular drive surrounded by impeccable grounds welcomes you to enter into the open and
bright foyer. Hear the clink of glasses as guests mingle in the formal living and dining room that
spills over into the spacious family room. The spectacular kitchen boasts double islands with
granite counters. The large game room allows for family fun and opens to the backyard, making
informal entertaining a breeze. Play tennis on the north/south court or relax on the tasteful patio.
The interior offers two downstairs bedroom suites plus an office, making the ideal floor plan for
extended family, a nanny or working from home. Move upstairs to find the master suite with cozy
sitting are featuring a dual-sided fireplace. This home gives may options upstairs including additional rooms that can be utilized as a teen room or a library area. A rare find, call now to schedule a tour. $1,675,000. (P767)
Engulf your senses in the majestic presence of this enchanting Colonial-style, custom estate. Beautifully secluded behind its privately gated lot this home includes a separate parcel that is already subdivided and buildable. Enter to find a dramatic foyer with soaring
ceilings and glorious crystal chandeliers that opens to the paneled library, music and living
rooms exhibiting a craftsman's hand. The formal dining room easily seats 16 and has an
adjoining butler's pantry. The perfectly proportioned kitchen and great room create the backdrop for entertaining as well as wonderful family living. Enjoy the professional grade appliances, crown moldings and gleaming hardwood floors. Ride the elevator upstairs to
additional bedrooms and a stunning master suite. All have balconies overlooking the exquisite gardens and infinity pool and spa. Call for your private tour of this exceptional home.
$2,995,000. (S2468)
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CALIFORNIA LIFESTYLE
Relax in this Lewis home tucked away on a

private street in north Upland. Upgraded
touches including spacious master with luxurious bathroom featuring granite counters.
Beautifully upgraded kitchen offers newer appliances. The park-like backyard is a paradise
with mature trees and foliage creating a private oasis. There is a bar area perfect for the
fun barbecues you will have with family and
friends. $565,000. (M1564)
Experience this gorgeous, entirely renovated

home. Enter from the front courtyard through
double-leaded glass entry doors into this immaculate home that is a decorator's delight.
Remodeled kitchen sparkles with newer appliances and granite counters. There is fresh
paint, new fixtures, updated bathrooms, plantation shutters, tile and wood flooring.
$498,000. (M1209)
Your exceptional journey begins the moment you

approach the elegant courtyard and step into this
sanctuary. Kitchen is complete with a six burner
stove with griddle, double ovens and center island. Spacious family room, elegant formal living and dining rooms. Escape into the luxurious
master bedroom suite. Backyard features BBQ
kitchen plus a sparkling pool and spa. Four-car
tandem garage. $1,365,000. (T4432)
Fabulous home is lovingly maintained and recently updated with new low maintenance
landscaping, fresh paint, new flooring and
loads of other upgrades. Relax in the
sparkling, bubbly spa in the beautiful and private backyard. A charming breakfast nook is
the perfect place for casual dining. Enjoy gatherings with family and friends in the spacious
family/game room or living room with
fireplace. $665,000. (B1641)
QUINTESSENTIAL LIFESTYLE
WORLD CLASS RESIDENCE
ELEGANT VICTORIAN
Wrought iron front door beckons you into this

home. Designed with thoughtful attention to
detail, like the masterfully crafted kitchen with
granite counters accented by the tumbled
marble backsplash. Exquisite backyard where
you can show off your culinary skills in the full
custom outdoor kitchen with a BBQ and tepanyaki grill, splash in the pool and spa or gather
around the outdoor fireplace while
viewing city lights. $969,000. (M12410)
CHANTECLAIR ESTATE
Masterful design unfolds from the elegant entry

throughout the entire home including a game
room and library. Exciting options abound in
this spacious floor plan where there is an entire
wing that could serve as guest quarters or a
home office space without ever needing to access the main part of the house. Entertain in
the spacious backyard under the newly constructed patio. $1,485,000. (B1010)
Constructed in 1890 for the father of Upland,

Charles E. Harwood. Magnificent rich woodwork and period architectural detailing has
been lovingly maintained. A family room is
located at the top of the stairs and an adjacent library overlooks the front garden.
Grounds include saltwater pool and spa,
gazebo and a shared north/south tennis
court. $1,998,000. (E1509)
European-style estate on a quiet cul-de-sac

with mountain views. The foyer overlooks the
living and formal dining rooms with sweeping
staircase. Six bedrooms, six bathrooms plus a
bonus room. Kitchen offers two islands with
granite counters and adjoining family room with
cozy fireplace. Master suite includes retreat
area. 2/3-acre yard features a full basketball
court. $1,525,000. (N4238)

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from Golden State Water Company, its

Nurses and nannies,

one hundred and sixth year, number 46

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Hungry bear visits cause trash jam in Padua Hills

lack bear sightings

The drought conditions affecting

COURIER photos/Steven Felschundneff

Ms. Trepa noted that materials and

foothills, bear-resistant waste containers

left outside, bird feeders, fruit

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BEARS/continued from page 3

the city comes to the campus to pick it up for disposal.

Lyons, Nasiali, Pedroza

hree city council members will be elected at the

Council sets public hearing on

he Claremont City Council will

During that hearing, the community and Golden

off a metal reindeer, causing $600 in

Council uanimously approved a memorandum of

An Ontario man was arrested in a

Claremont COURIER/Friday, November 21, 2014

CHS assembly opens door on suicide prevention

n Monday, Devin Bradley did

Photo courtesy of Claremont Police Department

pid or bad and that in virtually every case, things can

said. It showed me suicide is a real thing, and it does

CUSDs Bonnie Bell moves on to bigger job as superintendent

aving guided Claremont schools through

than 30 years, moving from classroom

Dr. Elsasser has been an

searched and vetted prior to applying.

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Thankful for people power

he story was news, but it was the

The article in the Los Angeles Times a couple days

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Its time for solid answers

court for possession of the property by

Martha Palmer Fuller

A full account of her life will appear

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Early music group to

cian, sackbut, bagpipe, lute, guitar and

Friends of the Claremont Librarys antiquarian book sale

newer with beautiful illustrations at the

The Gypsy Sisters and

artists will be present to explain their

Claremont COURIER/Friday, November 21, 2014

n October 19, President Barack

should participate in the planning process, while we

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