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VOICES OF CONCERN
Measure CL was not the only hot topic heard by the school board
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Inside todays paper

Hear why the poor economy will impact city and school budgets for years to come
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CHS girls tennis makes a rebound after suffering 2 losses last week
Story on page 17

Gold Line wont be coming anytime soon


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Bike tour to make debut

Retired professional cyclist Tony Cruz, with his son Aidan, 7, talk about the excitement of racing in the Tour of California on Thursday during a news conference announcing Claremonts selection as a host city for the 2011 Amgen Tour of California. Story on page 3.

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Claremont COURIER/Saturday, October 9, 2010

readers comments
Outsourcing of trash collection
Dear Editor: We are writing to urge the Claremont City Council to abandon their efforts to privatize the trash collection service in Claremont. It seems that every service that gets outsourced (with the possible exception of the fire department), goes downhill in quality. In a city like Claremont, where we pride ourselves on being on the leading edge of sustainability, the last thing we should be thinking about doing is turning our trash and recycling over to an outside company,
Jack and Vera Caselles Claremont

Cruise night is good for business


Dear Editor: I just have to sit back and laugh at the article Parking issues put dent in cruise night and putting in the article party. I think thats part of the citys problem, its not a party. You give off the wrong impression and now people think its a bunch of hoodlums coming to the city to drink and party. I walked the city tonight and looked at some of the businesses in town and they close at 6 p.m. on Saturdays !!!! And these are the people complaining? And the comment we lose a whole days worth of business is wrong. The cruise night starts at 5 p.m., so technically youre losing an hour of business but regardless cars really dont load in until 5:30 and 6 p.m. There are a few that park in front of Starbucks that arrive about 3 p.m. But what I dont get is why the business owners dont stay open to take advantage of the people who are here. To me this is a no brainier. You have people coming from all over southern California to our town who might not come here, but you all lock your doors and run away!

How about this for a change? Keep your doors open for an extra hour or 2 and draw the people into your business. As a resident of Claremont for 49 years, I will help you draw people in, so please call me and I would love to sit down and help you take advantage of this (free of charge, of course). Come inside a free coffee or hand out samples or coupons. Think outside the box, people. Why in the world would you not want people to come here and the business that it brings? It is one night a month. And I think Mr. Ramos should also take a walk through the city and see what time the salons and boutiques close. Thats why they dont benefit. Also I dont think anybody remembers that we do have parking structures that basically sit empty on Saturdays, and a little walking is good after a good meal. We have the Wine Walk, we have the Village Venture, we have the little farmers market (they do close the street for the farmers market) and we have had cruise night for the past 15 years and Sandy has had no support but she continuous to do this on her own with no help from anyone.
Kerry Heminger Claremont

about how to fix our schools, we cannot let teachers become the scapegoats. Teachers are the ones working to offset the larger societal problems created by poverty, second language acquisition, parental apathy, and they are doing this within an atmosphere of budget cuts and voter/taxpayer/public indifference and/or disrespect.
Steven Nagler Claremont

Dont be taken in
Dear Editor: The Republican Party of 2010 has taken on a decidedly more libertarian look. We hear the constant drone of how government is evil, that the founding fathers favored limited government and that individual freedom is threatened by tryanny. Dont let yourself be fooled. What this is really about is having voters, especially those of the middle class, vote against their own interests and give more power to the wealthy. Republicans feign surprise when President Obama has followed through on his campaign promises and argue that individual freedom is lost through the passage of bills like the health care bill. Elections have consequences, and we the people voted for those who are in office now. Majority rule does not equate tyranny. The courts holding for the rule of law and those rights protected under the Constitution are doing their job. If we do not like the outcome that does not mean we are under tyrannical rule. What would less government look like? Do we want to return to the day when there was no inspection of food, and

Scapegoating teachers
Dear Editor: Last night, Meg Whitman left a recorded message on my phone endorsing the film, Waiting for Superman. She called it a must-see film for fixing education in California. I assume that means she advocates privatizing public education, busting teacher unions so that benefits and pensions are compromised, using standardized tests with all of their limitations to assess student progress and teacher effectiveness, as well as instituting the divisive practice of teacher merit pay based on test scores. No matter where the discussion goes

new drugs were not tested to see if they met certain safety standards? Do we want to return to the day when our air was polluted and the air we breathed was a clear and present danger to our health? What do we want from our government other than it be more efficient and less wasteful? You don't throw the baby out with the bath water. The private sector is no panacea either. Countrywide Financial, Enron, and the list goes on, are examples of greed gone wild. But we hear now that one of the solutions to our problems is less regulation. Are you kidding me? That is like some person who likes pain saying kick me again. Do we really think big business and banks are to be trusted? I personally meet in my business people who depend entirely on their Social Security for their retirement income. I find it unconscionable that there are people running for the Senate today who in their heart of hearts want to get rid of Social Security. This mind set that altruism is bad and it is all about me, disgusts me. Perhaps it sounds really nice to believe that the age of the rugged individual still exists. But sorry, unless you live in Alaska where they hunt from helicopters, we all depend on each other to survive. Man does not live on an island. If you really want government to be responsive to the people, take the corrupting influence of money out of politics. In the meantime, dont buy the soap just because of the color. Demand from our electeds more competence and efficiency. Dont tread on me, sounds nice but arent we saying just let us do whatever we please without any consequences?
Gar Byrum Claremont

Claremont COURIER/Saturday, October 9, 2010

Claremont to host leg of prestigious bike tour

ocal bike enthusiasts had good reason to celebrate this week. Claremont has been chosen as one of 15 host cities for the 2011 Amgen Tour of California, considered the top bicycling race in the United States.

are going to need sponsorships. And we are asking all the wonderful residents and businesses to roll up your sleeves and pitch in and help us. Those interested in volunteering or sponsorship opportunities for the Tour of California are urged to contact the Claremont Chamber of Commerce. Chamber board members Paul Held and Bridget Healy will be heading a committee dedicated to the The announcement was made at a cereAMGEN Tour of California. Both estimated mony Thursday evening outside of the that about 25,000 people would flock to Claremont Depot. About 100 residents Claremont to witness and take part in the came out to celebrate Claremonts successcycling event. ful bid, wearing yellow Tour of California Andrew Behnke, Chair of the Chambers T-shirts declaring, The Climb Starts board, also addressed the crowd at the cerHere... emony. He believes Claremont and regional Claremonts leg of the race will begin on businesses will benefit greatly from the First Street in front of the Depot and work sporting event. Obviously we are very its way up to Mt. Baldy, a 14-mile ride full happy about that, Mr. Behnke said. of daunting switch backs and steep inclinThe final speaker Thursday was Tony ing elevation. The event takes place on SatCruz, a retired professional cyclist who urday, May 21 with a starting time of noon. competed in the Sydney Olympics for the There is certainly a passionate commuU.S. team and is currently the biking amScheetz, center left, of the Claremont Senior Bike Group smiles as nity for cycling in Claremont and many are Larry bassador for the city of Long Beach. Mr. he is recognized for his efforts to sign up volunteers on Thursday during eager and excited to be a part of one of the a news conference announcing Claremonts selection as a stage starting Cruz congratulated the city for its successdefining stages of this years race, said An- point for the 2011 Amgen Tour of California. ful bid and spoke about his earlier experidrew Messick, President of AEG and the ences cycling in the area. Amgen Tour of California. sick said. Also, this tour will be broadcast to 90 counThese mountains just behind us here, thats pretty The Tour of California has been running since 2006. tries around the world and will show the diversity of much where I cut my teeth in terms of competitive cyThe 8-day race will run from Lake Tahoe to Thousand California and what makes this state a great vacation cling, Mr. Cruz said, comparing the Claremont-to-Mt. Oaks, covering roughly 800 miles along the way. Clare- destination. Baldy leg to many of mountainous rides in Europe mont to Mt. Baldy will be the 7th of 8 legs along the About 150 to 180 riders participate in the Amgen where spent most of his professional career. route. Tour of California each year. City Manager Jeff Parker Mr. Messick described the 6,500 feet ascent to Mt. Mr. Messick said 50 cities across the state applied to said there would be a test-run of the route about 3 weeks Baldy as one of the most challenging and iconic be host cities, the largest pool of applicants in the races before the event for community members interested in climbs in southern California. history. The widely popular event will attract thousands trying out the 14-mile route. Along with Claremont, the 2011 Amgen Tour of Calof visitors to Claremont and other host cities and local Speaking at Thursdays ceremony, Mayor Linda El- ifornia will make its way through Lake Tahoe, Sacrabusinesses stand to benefit significantly from the ac- derkin said up to 500 volunteers would be needed in mento, Auburn, Modesto, Livermore, San Jose, tion-packed weekend. order for the city to make the massive sporting event Seaside, Paso Robles, Solvang, Mt. Baldy, Santa Clarita Theres also the longer term impact when a city like run smoothly. and Thousand Oaks. Claremont becomes established as a destination for The community needs to get on board here, urged Tony Krickl people go to ride their bikes as more attention is brought Ms. Elderkin, speaking to a cheerful crowd at the to riding in the San Gabriel Mountains area, Mr. Mes- Depot. We are going to need all these volunteers. We

Committees to discuss Measure CL at community forum event


Active Claremont will be hosting members from the Committee to Support Claremont Schools and Claremont Taxpayers for Common Sense at its general meeting on October 21st. The committee members will have the opportunity to debate their views and field questions from the audience in the first such event prior to the November 2nd election. The forum will kick off at 7 p.m. in the Santa Fe Room of the Alexander Hughes Center. The event is free and open to the community. For more information on the upcoming event, contact Active Claremont board member John Serpa at 624-4481. CORRECTION A photograph on page 15 of Wednesday edition of the COURIER on the Repertory Opera Companys production of The Magic Flute misidentified Destinie Dominguez as Lauren Jorgensen. The COURIER regrets the error.

COURIER photos/Steven Felschundneff Claremont resident Mark Chaput with his daughters Gianna, 4, and Abby, 10, watch a news conference announcing the selection of Claremont as the starting point to stage seven of the 2011 Amgen Tour of California on Thursday at the Claremont Depot.

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Gold Line extension through Claremont a definite maybe

he Gold Line wont be running through Claremont until at least 2017 due to delays in environmental reports and lack of funding sources, according to city officials.
On Tuesday night, the Planning Commission was given an update on the future of the Gold Line Foothill extension and the work that remains to be done before the light rail line becomes a reality. Funding has already been secured and approved for Phase 2A of the Gold Line extension and construction is underway. Phase 2A will extend the Metro Gold Line from its current terminus in East Pasadena, adding stations in Arcadia, Monrovia, Duarte, Irwindale and Azusa. City Manager Jeff Parker said that portion of the extension could be finished as early as 2013. The total cost of Phases 2A and 2B of the Foothill Extension is estimated to be $1.2 billion. The majority of the funding is anticipated to come from Los Angeles Countys Measure R sales tax, which went into effect in July 2009. Phase 2B, from Azusa to Montclair, with stops in Glendora, San Dimas, La Verne, Pomona and Claremont, still has no guaranteed funding and requires fur-

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ther environmental testing. In March 2010, the Metro Board of Directors approved the allocation of $810 million to the project between 2010 and 2019. But a majority of the funds have been earmarked for Phase 2A, which is estimated to cost $690 million. Another $6 million was approved for environmental and planning work for Phase 2B. Assuming that Phase 2A comes either at or under budget ... there will be funding leftover to begin Phase 2B, assistant to the city manager Colin Tudor said. But theres still about a $300 million shortfall. Besides a lack of clear funding, Phase 2B of the extension still needs environmental testing to be completed. Because of the delays, scoping meetings to allow public input in the remaining cities have been pushed back until January or February 2011. Claremont has volunteered to host a scoping meeting for the communities of Claremont and Montclair. The meeting will offer a chance for the public at large to comment directly to Gold Line staff and consultants regarding the design and nature of the project alignment through Claremont. Following the public input process, the draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) will be released and will be considered by the citys Planning and Traffic and Trans-

portation commissions. The EIR review process is expected to run between May and July 2011. The city anticipates the environmental review process to last through April 2012. If the environmental review moves forward as planned and more funding becomes available, the Gold Line Foothill Extension through Montclair could be completed by 2017, Mr. Tudor said. City officials are hopeful that new funding options become available over the next 2 years in order for Claremonts portion of the Foothill extension to move forward in a timely manner. If Phase 2A is completed on time and under budget, that would be a great time to talk to our congressmen to try to secure more federal funding, Mr. Parker said. But he added that federal New Starts funds are not available for Phase 2B of the project. Earlier this month, the city council approved location and design plans for new platforms for the Gold Line and the Metrolink to be built adjacent to the Claremont Depot, just west of College Avenue. The approved plans will allow the Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority to move forward on the environmental impact reports required of the project. Tony Krickl

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Claremont COURIER/Saturday, October 9, 2010

Parents relay strong messages on variety of issues

laremont Unified School District parents Michelle Lang, Shamilla Pennington and Claremont resident Joe Farrell each shared their own concerns with the district at Thursday nights board meeting.

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trict. He also said the district is taking measures to prevent similar problems in the future. At Oakmont, and all our schools, safety is our ultimate concern, Dr. Nichols said. Thats why were going through the policiesto ensure student safety. CUSD Director of Student Services Mike Bateman also mirrored the superintendents comments on ensuring student safety and said the district cannot share specifics regarding student discipline because of student confidentiality laws. Regarding Measure CL, a new resident of Claremont, Mr. Ferrell, shared his concern with the board on the lack of information concerning the proposed $95 million bond. He stated that the lack of specific information on projects gives people against the bond good reason to question the measure. This gives your opponents the ability to challenge you, Mr. Ferrell said to the board. You need to have specific projects, the cost of the projects and the timelines. The method that has been used so far, honestly, is pitiful. If you presented this to a bank, the lender would laugh you out of the office. I believe you can do better. You can make it right and be transparent. If the bond passes, I request that not a dime of the money be spent until you place a set of [specific] projects before taxpayers. Board President Hilary LaConte referred Mr. Ferrell to the Committee to Support Claremont Schools website for more information. District receives share of federal funds CUSD has an extra $1.2 million in its possession after receiving its share from the Education Jobs Funds. Superintendent Nichols made the announcement stating that funds would be used toward education jobs in the district. Along with funding salaries for education related employment, the funds can be used to cancel out furlough days and add school days back on the calendar. The funds cannot be used to establish or supplement rainy day funds, reduce or retire state debt, or supplant state funds to either supplement a rainy day fund or retire state debt. California Lieutenant Governor Abel Maldonado signed the bill into law on September 10 while Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger was in Asia. With the bill passed, the California Department of Education has allocated $1.2 billion from the federal Education Jobs Fund to help save an estimated 16,500 education jobs. Accountability report shows mixed results CUSD rose one point in its Academic Performance Index score from last year but still may be one year away from Program Improvement due to not meeting all of its

Ms. Lang told the board about her attempt during the summer to contact both CUSD Superintendent Terry Nichols and Assistant Superintendent of Business Services Lisa Shoemaker about fundraising ideas for the district. She said neither of them followed up with her. The CUSD parent then suggested the district write grants to different companies for money and urged the district to stop repeatedly going to the community for money. Ms. Lang then took out an envelope and requested that Ms. Shoemaker put $25 inside for her son. Ive written Gerber, Kelloggs, Home Depot, Walmart, Nike and Sony, Ms. Lang explained to the board. Subway wrote me a check. The school board and the PFAs need to learn how to write grants. Ms. Shoemaker responded to the COURIER on Friday morning regarding Thursdays public comments. She believes Ms. Lang has misunderstood an answer she provided to a question regarding Measure CL. Ms. Lang was commenting about my quote regarding fundraising, Ms. Shoemaker said. That was my response to a query about how the bond campaign would be financed. It is financed through donations from a lot of sources. The district isnt allowed to spend taxpayer money on the campaign. On another issue, Ms. Pennington has had 2 children who have allegedly been physically attacked by a 9-yearold female student at Oakmont Outdoor School. She said her daughter was attacked twice last year and her son in early September. One of the mothers first concerns was that she didnt know what had happened to her son until he came home from school that day. I wasnt notified [about the incident] until my son came home from school [and I saw him], Ms. Pennington said. He was kicked below the waist and stabbed in the hand with a pencil. I have notarized statements by 12 students who were attacked last year by the same studentmy daughter being one of them. Should my childs blood be on your hands before this is addressed? My son is emotionally damaged and has even been intimidated by the childs father. Claremont High School teacher Tom Larson is the girls father. In a previous interview with the COURIER, Mr. Larson said his daughters actions are in response to being bullied. Superintendent Nichols responded to Ms. Pennington and told her that student safety is a top priority for the dis-

Academic Yearly Progress targets, according to a report by Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services Bonnie Bell on Thursday. The district increased from a 2009 base API score of 818 to a 2010 growth score of 819 this past school year. The national API target is 800. Other district highlights were in areas such as the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) with an average score of 1632, the ACT (24.2 composite average) and International Baccalaureate (86 percent passing with 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7). The SAT results featured a 12-point increase from 200809 and the ACT composite average was .3 points higher than last year. Though the district met its yearly targets for EnglishLanguage Arts (ELA) and Mathematics, CUSD had multiple subgroups fail to meet the target in one or both areas. English Learners and students with disabilities did not reach the target in either ELA or math. African American, Hispanic and Socioeconomically Disadvantaged students also had proficiency rates below the mandated target. Even with its improvements among 3 other subgroups from 2008-09, Oakmont was placed in Program Improvement this year because its Socioeconomically Disadvantaged subgroup did not meet its math targets for 2 consecutive years in 2009-10. Sumner Elementary was placed on a watch list due to its Socioeconomically Disadvantaged (ELA and math) and English Learners (math) groups not reaching target proficiency. Ms. Bell went on to say that grade span data from grades 2 through 10 also indicates a lack of math proficiency with secondary level math being a challenging area for the district. At Claremont High, General Math, Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II proficiency is below the AYP targets with none of the 4 groups reaching even 30 percent. Im concerned about the math scores and it seems like our other plans havent been working, said CUSD board member Jeff Stark. I want to know if we have a plan for that. The report concluded with Ms. Bell announcing that the district will analyze the data, identify strengths in order to replicate the successful practices, identify and prioritize areas of need and develop action plans. Superintendent Nichols noted the targets do not stay the same year-after-year. One of the things we must remind ourselves is that there is a 10 percent increase every year [in AYP targets], he said. Chaparral, Condit, Mountain View, Sycamore and Vista del Valle Elementary Schools met all of their AYP targets for 2010.
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The next CUSD school board meeting is on October 21st at 6:30 p.m. For more information about CUSD, visit www.cusd.claremont.edu.

Claremonter pleads guilty on weapons charges

laremont resident Joseph OToole, 79, plead guilty on Tuesday to charges he and a co-conspirator attempted to export weapons to Somalia without a government license.
Mr. OToole, a retired Air Force colonel, could be facing 5 years in federal prison and a fine up to $250,000 for the illicit activity. His sentencing is scheduled for Tuesday, December 14 in U.S. District Court in Fort Lauderdale. As part of his plea bargain, 4 other counts against him relating to money laundering and illegal weapons exporting were dropped. Mr. OToole has been in custody since his arrest in June by customs agents in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. As-

sistant U.S. Attorney Michael Walleisa of the Southern District of Florida prosecuted his case. According to his original indictment and plea agreement, Mr. OToole and Israeli defense consultant Chanoch Miller, 53, conspired to obtain and distribute 6000 AK-47s to Somalia using false end user certificates. A UN arms embargo has been in place against Somalia since 1992. The plan was uncovered when the mens contact for the deal turned out to be an undercover agent for the U.S. Customs and Immigrations Enforcement Agency. The indictment states the men communicated through email and phone calls about payment and flight plans for the weapons operation with the undercover agent beginning in April. Mr. OToole was previously accused of involvement in the Iran Contra scandal back in 1989. Federal prose-

cutors charged him with trying to sell military weapons to Iran and another undisclosed country. But the case against Mr. OToole was dropped due to lack of credibility of 2 customs agents involved in the deal, according to news reports. Mr. OToole hired H. Dean Steward to defend him in the case. Mr. Steward, who served as Mr. OTooles federal public defender in the 1989 case, could not be reached for comment. Over the years, Mr. OToole has been active in local politics. In 1997, he ran unsuccessfully for a seat on the city council and has been an outspoken critic of the citys proposed affordable housing project on Base Line Road. He was a board member of the group Citizens for the American Dream that was formed to oppose the Base Line project.
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Claremont COURIER/Saturday, October 9, 2010

Going on a treasure hunt


by Jan Wheatcroft

his day began with an early morning drive to a Pomona Church Sale which turned out to be next week. Church sales can end up to be great places to uncover treasures that have been donated to help raise money for the church. As there was no sale, we went to an antique mall instead.
lady or the man with the old and odd tools, or old books and photos. On the other side of this narrow street are booths with more stuff, ethnic pieces from Africa, old glass and silverware and vintage dolls and toys, to name a few. I could spend hours nosing and poking about, however, there is a catch. So could everyone else in London that day. It is so popular that the stream of people coming down from the underground train clogs the road. The babel of languages is great fun to listen to but the pushing and shoving makes it difficult to see most of what is on offer. Ive even had my backpack opened by someone and I was totally unaware of it. But, no matter, I still mark off one Saturday morning and chug on down to join the throng and find my treasures as I am a good hunter and know what I like. At the top of the other end of the road is where people plop their goods out on tables on on the street. There are good shops and tasty foods available as well. Middle Eastern grills are set out and the Portuguese shop at the end of the road has wonderful custard tarts which is a good way to finish off the hunting experience. My second favorite antique fair occurs every Monday at Covent Garden in a big Market Hall. It is also a quick walk from an underground station and the wooden stalls are covered and crowded with treasures set up by collectors and dealers with better prices than at Portabello and without the crowds. There are lots of small items, vintage finds, jewelry and things dug up from the Thames river which I love to paw through. England has great car boot sales. Schools and churches provide the space and the dealers drive in and set up all over and sell from the trunk (boot) of their cars. Many are just regular folk selling old family items, some

I really enjoy antique malls as each little booth belongs to a different collector and that widens the range of taste and choice and can be a fun place to browse. Looking for old things, antiques, junk, treasures and collectibles is my passion. It combines anticipation, poking about and discovery along with the found treasure. I can hunt anywhere and my friends know they can lure me out with just the slightest suggestion of a new hunting ground or a repeat performance at a favorite place. All over the world there are antique stores, flea markets, yard and garage sales, thrift shops, estate sales and church rummage sales. In England, the flea market becomes the car boot sale and thrift shops are charity shops. In Sweden this type of shopping is called Loppis. In France, the flea market is called marche aux puces. In Amsterdam I discovered wonderful organic food and flower markets paired with a healthy craft and antique market. Along with the canals and good cafes it makes for a wonderful days outing. I will share with you some of my favorite haunts. In London I always reserve a Saturday for the Portabello Road antique market. Now, Portabello is open on Fridays for fresh produce, breads, cheeses and ready made food sizzling in front of your eyes. There are also cheap clothing booths down at the bottom and some used things at the far end as well as vintage clothing and jewelry in the middle under the underpass. However, on Saturday, all of the antiques shops open for the day are rabbit warrens of tiny booths and stalls, full of glorious collectibles, jewelry, paintings, silver and so much more; most priced far beyond what I can afford, but great to browse through. Outside on the sidewalks in front of the shops are booths full of more things, like buttons from the button

are dealers but everywhere there are all sorts of delicious treasures to be found. Its nice to have a chat with people about what they are selling. A year ago in summer we went to a local car boot sale and it began to rain and then just pour down in bucketfuls and yet no one shut up shop at all. The clothes got soaked, the collectibles floated in puddles on the tables, and we were dripping wet but the search and sale went on as if nothing had changed. The Swedish Loppis sales are set up in this same manner. It is free to enter, (some English ones cost a dollar or so) and full of wonderful Scandinavian surprises that have lived many years in attics. Sadly I discovered many super pieces of furniture which I was unable to bring home with me. In Japan the antique and flea markets begin at the crack of dawn, in fact we were told to bring flashlights if we wanted to arrive while they were setting up their stalls. Many of the big sales are held in temples on specific weekends and are filled with the most exquisite treasures such as old kimonos sold be for a song along with bags full of antique indigo fabric scraps, swords, old pottery, hand painted banners of Samurai warriors and lots of collectables. This has always been the highlight of my visits to Japan. Flea marketing in Paris can be sublime. Antique stores are so expensive that I finally stopped going in to them and waited for the flea market (or brocante) sales which were much more fun. Most people are recommended to go to the biggest market in north Paris, at the Porte de Clignancourt but we chose a smaller one in the southern end called the Marche aux puces de la Porte de Vanves. It had over 350 dealers and was big enough for me to get my hunting high going and finally tire out. The selection was overwhelming. Everything was available but still I found the prices high for my pocketbook. Of course I found small items that I could afford and also carry home. This was probably the best overall selection I have ever found and as I write this I think of how much I would love to return for another chance to begin the search again. Another great hunting scene is the Estate Sale which technically is a house clearing after a family death.
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Motivation? To do what?

Claremont COURIER/Saturday, October 9, 2010

Thursday, September 30 A home in the 500 block of Converse Avenue was burglarized. Sometime between September 25 and September 30, the home was entered through a kitchen window that was locked but forced open. Movie DVDs, a computer monitor and ceiling tiles with a total value of about $200 were stolen. Police have no leads at this time. Friday, October 1 An empty apartment at the Claremont Cottages, 548 W. San Jose Ave., was broken into. The burglar entered the unit through a rear door and stole a wallmounted air conditioner valued at $400. There were no witnesses or evidence left behind. Sunday, October 3 A students laptop was stolen from a Pitzer College dorm room. The victim of the crime witnessed the burglary but did not realize it was his laptop that was being stolen. Around 6 p.m., the student was on the outdoor patio of his door room when he
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A burglar has targeted students at The Claremont Colleges who leave their valuable unprotected while exercising at campus fitness centers. The gyms, including the Rains Center and Ducey Gym on Sixth Street, provide cubbyholes where student can stash their phones, wallets, keys and other personal items while they work out. saw a man jump down from a nearby wall. The man dropped a laptop onto the ground, picked it up quickly and ran from the scene. The student did not find the situation to be suspicious at the time, until he returned to his dorm room and realized his Apple laptop was missing. The burglar is described a black male, 5 feet 5 inches tall, 140 pounds wearing a of art and household necessities, great things can be found along with all the mundane pieces of daily life. Estate sales normally post an opening time and they stick to it. The lines of dealers and others anxious to be the first in can be long. Buyers literally swoop and grab as they dash through the various rooms. Estate sales Someone is coming in and just clearing these things out, Claremont Police Detective Rich Varney said. There have been over a dozen reported burglaries over the past month. Detective Varney recommended that students and residents keep their valuables in a locked area while exercising to avoid becoming the next victim. black baseball cap, white T-shirt and blue jeans. He was not located after the crime was reported. Monday, October 4 A man broke into his estranged girlfriends home in the 2300 block of North Mills Avenue and caused over $10,000 worth of damage through vandalism. can be very intense and squabbles can erupt over mutually desired items. Prices vary depending on who is handling the sale and what value they put on their items. This is my secret life and what gets my juices flowing. It is one aspect of what guides my trip planning and the

Around 6 p.m., the woman came home with their 2 children and saw the suspect in her driveway. The man, who is the father of the 2 children, immediately drove away from the scene. Inside the home, the woman found her big screen TV broken, picture frames smashed, doors ripped from the walls, torn mattresses with the stuffing ripped out, her cosmetics in the toilet and her clothes strewn about the house. The woman already has a restraining order against the man. Police are following up on leads to try and locate the man. *** A probation officer had his badge and identity card stolen out of his vehicle. A burglar entered the vehicle in the 100 block of Cambridge Avenue by forcing open the driver side window. Also stolen were a stereo, a wallet and miscellaneous items from the trunk. The burglary occurred sometime between 4:30 p.m. and 4:50 a.m. the following morning. Police have no leads.
Tony Krickl

Some are run by the family itself and others are handled by appraisers. All the history of the older family members is tagged and spread over all the rooms of the house often including the gardens. Depending on the range of items

spontaneous discoveries I have as I travel. It is also a centering device and a means of speaking to people wherever I go. It offers a glimpse into the history of a place and what is happening in peoples lives at the present time. However, most of all I just love it; the act of discovery and the thrill of a successful hunt.

Claremont COURIER/Saturday, October 9, 2010

Measure CL to keep CUSD competitive


by Jean Collinsworth

oes your kitchen floor have vinyl squares from the Sixties that trap grime between the grids? Do you prepare food on wooden counters? And is that 21-inch, circa 1958, stove in the corner good for preparing a meal or waiting for the Antiques Roadshow?

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counseling office made out of a closet next to the kitchen and without any computer drop? And what about a late afternoon daycare program housed in portables with no running water? How do you send a 6-year-old out after dark to wash her hands in another building? We readily remodel our homes, which may be vacant for many hours a week, yet we balk at renovating school campuses that experience more density of use than any other locations in the city for 7 to 10 hours a day. In CUSD, that means 7100 students crammed into 600,000 square feet. To duplicate that intensity of use in my own home, Id have to have 36 people living in my 3000 square foot house. And if youve ever been a high school parent as I have, you know that your son or daughter may well spend more waking hours at CHS than at home. One facility suffering from density overuse and long overdue for renovation is the CHS theatre. On some days of the week, over 500 students use the grossly inadequate structure for classes and rehearsal. Speaking of CHS, keep in mind that when our students become seniors and apply to colleges such as Stanford, Williams or Pomona, they are competing first with private school graduates, products of costly educations, and second with public school students from states such as New Jersey, which spends at least $80,000 more on its

These are some of the facilities in the school kitchens in the Claremont district. We have cutting edge food service personnel anxious to provide our children with salad bars and home-grown food, but we lack the means to carry out their innovative plans. Sycamore students, for example, have to squeeze their way around a salad bar crammed in the corner of the school kitchen to get their lunch. How many households in Claremont would put up with these conditions? Yet food service equipment is just the beginning. How about dozens of portable classrooms, long past their shelf life, inefficiently wasting power? What about the multi-purpose rooms where staff regularly push heavy book carts in and out of buildings because school libraries share space with music, art and drama classes? Or a playground where 50 kindergartners cram into an area next to an old metal jungle gym not safe for their age? What about a parking lot that holds only one fourth of the staff cars so that teachers have to find parking on Claremonts restricted streets? How about an elementary

students by the time they graduate than does California on its students. Since we cannot alter our mediocre state allocation, the least we can do is begin to compensate by readily supporting our local bonds. Yes, the CEF grant for $303,000 is wonderful, and our yard displays its bus sign, but such grants are not going to provide the necessary outlay for capital improvements. But is now the time, with the economy hurting so profoundly, to support a major school bond? All the reasons that make it tough for us to commit November 2 also make this the propitious moment to do so. Bond interest rates are at historic lows. Construction bids are highly competitive because projects that used to see three or four bidders are now attracting ten times as many companies all battling each other to win contracts. Two years ago, neighboring districts passed bonds, Bonita for $83 million, Upland for $103 million, and Pomona for $235 million. Arcadias 2006 bond was for $218 million. Cant Claremont manage $95 million? So Im starting to put aside my 44 cents a day (based on my north Claremont assessed value) so that generations of CUSD students will benefit from safer playgrounds, healthier food service, modernized classrooms, competitive technology, and a theatre worthy of its talented students. And when a new family eventually buys our home, the parents will know their property values will remain high because theyre investing in a community that had the foresight to value the education of its youth well into the 21st century.

Nifty fifty

COURIER photos/ Ben Boynton Guests check in at the 50th anniversary celebration of Wheeler Steffen Real Estate in Claremont. Prudential Wheeler-Steffen hosted the Claremont Chamber mixer where guests enjoyed tacos cooked on an open grill, margaritas and wine, and assorted snacks.

Paul Steffen, left, and Paul Wheeler enjoy the 50th anniversary celebration of Prudential Wheeler-Steffen last Thursday. The chaps represent more than 100 years of Claremont historyages combined, of course. Mr. Wheelers family planted roots in Claremont with the arrival of Mr. Wheelers great-great grandfather Frank Wheeler at the turn of the century. Wheeler Park is named after Paul Wheelers great-grandfather, Stuart, who was a Claremont city councilman and mayor from 1930 to 1954.

Representing some of Claremonts earliest business people, Paul and Jan Steffen, left, celebrate alongside Paul and Mary Wheeler at the 50th anniversary of Prudential Wheeler Steffen in Claremont.

Claremont COURIER/Saturday, October 9, 2010

COURIER photos/Steven Felschundneff Claremont City Manager Jeff Parker, left, introduces Claremont Unified School District Superintendant Terry Nichols on Wednesday during the Claremont Community Coordinating Council meeting at the Alexander Hughes Center.

Parker, Nichols say impact of economy will be felt for years

he city of Claremont and the Claremont Unified School District are both looking for ways to weather the storm of the current economy.

more revenue than expected, there will still be a deficit by 2016. One of the solutions Mr. Parker presented to the community coordinating council was the creation of an economic sustainability committee. The group is currently assessing the citys economic status and will present their Claremont City Manager Jeff Parker and CUSD Su- recommendations to the city by December or January. perintendent Terry Nichols discussed the current status The purpose of this economic of the city and district as guest sustainability committee is to look speakers at the latest Claremont at where we stand economically, Community Coordinating Council where we have potential opportumeeting on Wednesday at the nities for impact restraints and to Hughes Center. recommend to the [city] council not Over the last 2 years, weve only various approaches but also to gone through a lot of budget cuts in potentially look at how we would Claremont and a lot of challenges in incorporate specific language into how to address those issues, Mr. our general plan, Mr. Parker said. Parker said. We went from a genSuperintendent Nichols began eral fund budget of what was $23 his presentation with a video in million to a budget of about $20 which different elementary school million. So we had to go back and students were asked what they make operational changes and cuts. wanted to be when they grow up. As a result of that, unfortunately The superintendent then talked weve had the impact of reducing about the responsibility the district our full-time employee groups from has toward students from kinder180 [people] to 150. We have then garten through 12th grade. had to take a look at operational As a school district, we have changes. that responsibility to help students According to Mr. Parker, the city to be able to achieve their dreams will have a balanced budget for the Claremont City Manager Jeff and aspirations as they go next 2 years, but normal revenue Parker gives a presentation on through, Dr. Nichols said. The 4projections indicate a $3.6 million the citys economic outlook on year college attendance rate [of 60 deficit in 6 years. The city manager Wednesday during the Claremont percent] is huge. This is a signifiCommunity Coordinating Council also said even if the city generates meeting at the Hughes Center. cant number. What is that attributed

to? The commitment of the community. Were a transitional organization. The superintendent discussed topics including preparing 21st century students, partnerships with community organizations such as Sustainable Claremont, the deterioration of buildings in the school district and connecting student learning through passion. Dr. Nichols report also indicated that the districts general fund has decreased by $4.4 million over the past 4 years. In response to a question following his presentation, he said that Measure CL could provide up to $1 million a year toward debt throughout the life of the bond. We went through some major cuts last year and were still looking at some deficits in 3 years as far as our reserves go, Superintendent Nichols said. We do not know what the state is going to do about the budget. What seems to happen with the state is that once the money has been allocated, it doesnt always mean that you will receive it. Claremont Community Coordinating Council member Barbara Jefferson said the councils invitation to the city manager and district superintendent has been a tradition for the past several years. The annual meeting allows representatives of different segments of the community to find out what is happening in the city and the school district. Its important for this group that represents many different organizations to hear from key leaders, Mr. Jefferson said. Every year, there are different topics and areas of concern. This gets everyone off to a good start in the fall so that we know whats going on.
Landus Rigsby

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Marjorie B. Jaffa
Longtime Claremont resident Marjorie Butler Jaffa died on September 27, 2010 at the age of 89. Ms. Jaffa was born in Coffey, Missouri on November 19, 1920, one of 4 children born to Daniel Bertran Butler and Ella Robertson. She grew up on a small farmmore reminiscent of the 19th century than the 20thwhere she developed a strong work ethic as well as skills that she used throughout her life and passed on, such as canning, baking, gardening and sewing. Trained as a secretary, Ms. Jaffa was in the first wave of employees called to Washington DC to help staff the newly built Pentagon. On July 14, 1941 (Bastille Day), she and her future husband, Harry Jaffa, met in the dining hall of their boarding house in Washington DC. They were married

Pentagon secretary, cyclist, friend to CMC students


on April 25, 1942 and both worked for the federal government for several years. In 1944, they moved to New York where Mr. Jaffa earned a PhD at The New School for Social Research and Ms. Jaffa worked as a secretary in the Empire State Building. They often met for lunch at Mr. Jaffas fathers restaurant and jazz club, The Open Door, in Greenwich Village. Mr. Jaffas career as a political science professor led them first to the University of Chicago, then for 13 years to Ohio State University and, finally, in 1964, to Claremont Mens College (now Claremont McKenna) and the Claremont Graduate School (now University). Ms. Jaffa worked part-time as a secretary for CMC and full-time, in the opinion of many, as a mentor and friend of her husbands students. The 2 were well known in the cycling community for logging more than 100,000 miles on their tandem and supporting the local racing program and the college cycling team. Ms. Jaffa is survived by her husband of 68 years, Harry V. Jaffa; her 3 children, Donald Alan Jaffa, Philip Bertran Jaffa and Karen Jaffa McGoldrick; and her 3 grandchildren, Peter Anthony Jaffa, Nicholas Andrew Jaffa and Frances Karoline Maria Ella Kerstin Jaffa.

Claremont COURIER/Saturday, October 9, 2010

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Elaine E. Saunders
business owner, estate caretaker, volunteer
Former Claremont resident Elaine Elinor Saunders died at home, surrounded by her family, on August 18, 2010 after a lengthy battle with lung disease. Born Elaine Elinor Stahlman in Pomona on November 10, 1923, Mrs. Saunders attended local public schools and graduated from Pomona High School. In 1942, she married Fiske Chapin Saunders who was born and raised in Claremont. After raising their children in Claremont from 1956 to 1964, they quenched their thirst for adventure by immigrating to Eltham, Victoria, Australia where they opened the Hilltop Milk Bar (soon known as the Yanks Place) and became popular for their American hamburgers and 25 flavors of ice cream. Their son, Lynne Saunders, and his wife accompanied them on this journey while their daughter, Melinda Saunders (now Melinda West), remained in the U.S. to further her education at San Diego State University. Lynne and his family came back to California in 1968. In 1979, Mrs. Saunders and her husband returned to the U.S., wishing to be near their children: otherwise, noted family members, surely they would have stayed. They loved their work, the property they named Soboba and the many remarkable friends they made there. Settling in Orange County, Mrs. Saunders and her husband began managing large apartment complexes in the Los Angeles area. In 1983, they started working for the Santa Catalina Island Conservancy Company, serving as caretakers for the William Wrigley, Jr. estate on Catalina Island. Retiring from this extraordinary and happy experience after a decade, they relocated to Summerlin (Las Vegas), Nevada in 1993. In Nevada, Mrs. Saunders enjoyed volunteering for the Del Webb Security Patrol and was very active with the Spring Mountain Republican Women. After her husbands death, she added volunteer duties at Mountain View Hospital. Following a difficult recovery from a hip replacement, she moved to Sunwest Village in Hemet in 2007 to be closer to her daughter, Melinda, and son, Lynne. Family and friends of Mrs. Saunders feel blessed by her cheerful attitude, quick wit, hallmark laugh and supportive friendship. She will remain in the hearts of us all. We know that her life has not ended, it has only changed. It continues forever in Gods world, a place more beautiful than our words can describe, the family expressed. Elaine is survived by her son, Lynne Saunders of Scottsdale, Arizona; her daughter, Melinda West of Hemet; her daughter-in-law, Mari T. Saunders of Racine, Wisconsin; her 4 grandchildren, Kelly Hein and her husband Brian, Meagan Trevizo and her husband Gregg, Nicole Haithcock and her husband Shane, and Eric Flourie; her great-grandchildren, Brandon, Jordon, Auston, Dalton, Julian, Isabel, Alexis and Caston; her niece, Roxanne Thornton; and her nephew, Dennis Page and his wife Marcy. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Fiske Saunders. Memorial services are pending.

Jean McGill
Services for longtime Claremont resident Jean McGill will take place at noon on Friday, October 15, 2010 at Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Claremont. Ms. McGill, a resident here from 1950 to 2004, died on October 4, 2010 at the Autumn Hills Health Care Center in Glendale. A more complete account of Ms. McGills life will be published in an upcoming edition of the COURIER.

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Edith L. Cooper
artist, art instructor, quiet and sincere spirit
Claremont resident Edith L. Cooper died in the Pilgrim Place Health Services Center on October 1, 2010 after a brief illness. Born in Brockton, Massachusetts in 1914, Mrs. Cooper graduated from the Massachusetts College of Art in 1936. Throughout her life, she used her artistic talent as a freelance artist, portrait painter, illustrator and sculptor, and she exhibited her artwork in China, India and the U.S. For 20 years, Mrs. Cooper served as an art instructor at the Joslyn Senior Center. In 2003, she received the 38th Annual Older Persons Award from the city of Claremont. With her husband of 70 years, the late Richard D. Cooper, a longtime YMCA international professional, and their 2 daughters, Mrs. Cooper lived in China in 1948 and then in India for a total of 22 years. Since 1984, Mrs. Cooper resided at Pilgrim Place. For approximately 20 years, she raised money for the senior communitys Residents Health and Welfare Fund by drawing portraits for the annual Pilgrim Place Festival. Her unique sculptures of faces were also sold at the festivals pottery booth. Mrs. Cooper was an active member of the Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, the Quakers, in Cambridge, Massachusetts; Swarthmore, Pennsylvania; Montclair, New Jersey; Scarsdale, New York; and Claremont. She contributed to the Friends in many ways, most regularly as a member of the Caring Concerns Committee. Cathy DeHaven, a fellow member of the Caring Concerns Committee, noted how welcoming and constantly supportive Mrs. Cooper was in her spiritual practice. She would always ask me, How are you?, How are you doing in your silence? said Ms. DeHaven, explaining the practice of silence as a discipline of centering down into the deepest silence possible to encounter the divine in ones self. Edith was a kind, calm presence, Ms. DeHaven continued. She and Dick were there every Sunday, always sitting in the same place, each with their beautiful, white hair. Every week Id look over, and the Coopers were there, and everything felt in place in this little Quaker world here. Friend and fellow practitioner Charleen Krueger-Pitassi shared a similar sentiment. Edith was a deeply spiritual person but also a practical person, an interesting combination. She was in tune with the spiritual environment. Very spiritually attuned, commented Ms. Krueger-Pitassi. She was very accepting of what came her way, one who bloomed where she was planted. And she loved you as you were. through being a member of the Friends, the Quakers, and she was able to express that and help us feel our closeness to God, the presence of God. Friends also noted how Mrs. Coopers spirituality came through in her artwork. Ms. Krueger-Pitassi mentioned a sculpture of Mrs. Coopers that she has which, although titled Contemplation, actually needs no title at all for observers to witness and experience the essence of the piece. Of like mind, Ms. Moore remarked, In her art, she was able to express the spirit within. Ms. Moore cherishes the special experience of apprenticing under Mrs. Cooper in the sculpture medium. She was amazing, she said. Mrs. Cooper is survived by 2 daughters, one residing Baltimore, Maryland and the other in La Verne; by 2 grandchildren, one residing in Burke, Virginia and the other in San Francisco; by her sister-in-law who resides in Gloucester, Massachusetts; by 2 nieces and one nephew, also of Gloucester; and by 2 nephews who reside in New York. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dick Cooper, in 2007. A memorial service conducted in the manner of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) will take place at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 10, 2010 in Decker Hall at Pilgrim Place. Light refreshments will follow.

Pilgrim Place resident Elizabeth Moore also expressed admiration and respect for Mrs. Coopers gentle, earnest spirituality and friendship. Ms. Moore shared time with Mrs. Cooper in a close group of Pilgrim women who called themselves the Spirit Sisters. The Spirit Sisters talked openly about their personal and spiritual lives with each other, supporting one another and ending each gathering with prayer and a hug. Edith was an important part of our group, said Ms. Moore. She had this quiet spirituality that she developed

Claremont COURIER/Saturday, October 9, 2010

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PREP SCOREBOARD GIRLS TENNIS


Tuesday, Oct. 5 Claremont (4-2, 1-2) 16, Chino Hills 2 Singles: Cindy Liu (6-0, 6-0, 6-1), Drew Spinosa (6-1, 6-0, 6-0), Chelsea Edisuriya (6-1, 6-0, 6-4); Doubles: Francis Yang-Joanna Wang (6-4, 6-1, 6-4), Madison Weigand-Eva Lansberry (3-6, 6-4, 6-2), Joyce Kim-Annie Nguyen (63, 6-1, 5-7) Thursday, Oct. 7 Claremont (5-2, 2-2) 17, Charter Oak 1 Singles: Spinosa (6-2, 6-0, 6-0), Liu (6-

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0, 6-0, 6-0), Edisuriya (6-1, 6-1, 6-0); Doubles: Yang-Santoro (6-2, 6-0, 6-0), Wang-Weigand (6-3, 5-7), LansberryKim (6-4, 6-0), Lansberry-Natalie Regan (6-3), Nguyeh-Lauren Garcia (6-1). Next match: Oct. 12 @ Ayala, 3:15 p.m. V. Webb (9-6, 1-4) 13-7-14 0 Chadwick 25-25-25 3 KILLS: Dana Edwards 7; ACES: Madison Fuelling, Katie Dickins; ASSISTS: Dickins 15; BLOCKS: Jessica Rice; DIGS: Barbara Smith 12. Next match: Oct. 15 vs Westridge, 5:30 p.m.

TOP CHS RUNNER: Grace Han, 23:18.6 (17th) SOPH BOYS: 1. Martin Luther King, 1:28:28.60 (47); 2. Arroyo, 1:30:13.70 (77); 3. South Hills, 1:30:43.30 (90); 4. Rancho Cucamonga, 1:34:18.70 (146); 10. Claremont, 1:38:52.50. TOP CHS RUNNER: Tom Cooper, 18:10.5 (17th) SOPH GIRLS: 1. Claremont, 2:04:20.30 (26); 2. Arroyo, 2:09:14.0 (29). TOP CHS RUNNER: Christa Reza, 22:12.6 (4th) JV BOYS: 1. Glendora, 1:27:42.20 (39); 2. Martin Luther King, 1:28:22.80 (49); 3. Villa Park, 1:31:03.90 (103); 4. South Hills, 1:31:52.10 (111); 7. Claremont, 1:37:18.10 (206). TOP CHS RUNNER: Nicholas Tucker, 18:27.9 (30th) JV GIRLS: 1. Villa Park, 1:52:49.60 (53); 2. South Hills, 1:54:22.90 (69); 3. Martin Luther King, 1:55:26.20 (80); 4. Arroyo, 1:58:20.90 (108); 6. Claremont, 2:01:35.40 (137). TOP CHS RUNNER: Virginia Zachary, 22:45.3 (11th) VARSITY BOYS: 1. Rancho Cucamonga, 1:18:49.0 (25); 2. Glendora, 1:22:20.80 (93); 3. Martin Luther King, 1:22:52.60 (97); 10. Claremont, 1:29:05:30 (301), 16. Webb, 1:33:41.80 (412). TOP CHS RUNNER: Nick Luber, 17:25.3 (47th) TOP WEBB RUNNER: Bailey Stockdale, 17:16.3 (41st) VARSITY GIRLS: 1. Rancho Cucamonga, 1:39:20.10 (57); 2. Glendora, 1:40:06.80 (86); 3. South Hills, 1:40:54.20 (93); 8. Claremont,
SCOREBOARD continues on the next page

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
Tuesday, Oct. 5 Claremont (4-4, 0-1) 25-12-20-17 1 Chino Hills 23-25-25-25 3 KILLS: Taylor Scott 12; ACES: Briana Holmes 3; ASSISTS: Rylee Jackson 29; BLOCKS: Holmes 2; Digs: Scott 6.

Thursday, Oct. 7 Charter Oak 14-21-24 0 Claremont (5-4, 1-1) 25-25-26 3 KILLS: Holmes 7; ACES: Scott 2; ASSISTS: Jackson 31; BLOCKS: Janie Feldsher; DIGS: Lindsey Heminger 11.

BOYS WATER POLO


Tuesday, Oct. 5 Chadwick 20, Webb (6-8, 0-1) 7 Next game: Oct. 15 @ La Salle, 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7 Ayala 12, Claremont 11

CROSS COUNTRY
Saturday, Oct. 2 Top Speed Invitational FROSH BOYS: 1. Claremont, 1:30:46.80 (71); 2. Glendora, 1:31:38.40 (94); 3. Rancho Cucamonga, 1:32:05.80 (102); 4. Martin Luther King, 1:34:21.40 (132); 5. Chino, 1:36:50.0 (140). TOP CHS RUNNER: Sondre Afdal, 17:38.1 (4th) FROSH GIRLS: 1. Upland, 1:53:30.40 (43); 2. Rancho Cucamonga, 1:56:48.80 (72); 3. Martin Luther King, 1:55:21.50 (78); 4. Chino, 1:57:57:70 (85); 6. Claremont, 2:03:31.20 (129).

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1:46:50.50 (213); 14. Vivian Webb, 2:02:12.60 (401). TOP CHS RUNNER: Bailey Sanin, 19:42.8 (7th) TOP V. WEBB RUNNER: Ariana Habbestad, 22:29.2 (69th)

Lava Girls Kunda/Blash Sunset Highighers Pink Divas Soccer Rockers Elec. Blue Waves Golden Eagles Devils Silver Storm Girls Under-12 Woodford Hauptmann Tomkins Corona Armendarez Eduarte Olesniewicz McGarry Boys Under-14 Barneys App. Tractor Boys Team of Awe. Monster Corona Cosmos Bling

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WOMENS VOLLEYBALL Tuesday, Oct. 5 SAGEHENS (9-6, 3-3) 25-19-20-17 1 ATHENAS (11-4, 4-2) 23-25-25-25 3 C-M-SKILLS: Emily Hudson 22; ACES: Hudson 2; ASSISTS: Taylor Jones 51; BLOCKS: Leanne Ringquist; DIGS: Kendra Huff 22. P-PKILLS: Eleanor Hughes 11; ACES: Hughes, Heidi Leonard; ASSISTS: Kenzie Aries 36; BLOCKS: Aries, Erin Toothaker; DIGS: Leonard 22. Next matches: Embry-Riddle @ C-M-S, Today, 10 a.m.; Moravian @ P-P, Today, 10 a.m.

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Friday, Oct. 1 Claremont (4-1) 56, Ontario 0 Passing: Daniel Kessler23-29, 329 yards, 5 TDs; Rushing: Tanner Kuramata3 carries, 47 yards, TD; Receiving: Kuramata7 catches, 127 yards, TD; Tackles: Brien Gonzalez11 tackles, 4 solo; Sacks: Gonzalez2 sacks. Next game: Oct. 15 vs Chino Hills, 7 p.m. ***** Webb (3-2) 29, Saddleback Valley Christian 0 Next game: Oct. 9 vs Rio Hondo Prep, 3:30 p.m.
GA PTS 3 9 4 9 4 9 10 4 14 3 12 1 13 0 16 0 GA PTS 2 9 6 6 8 6 7 3 8 0 13 0

FOOTBALL Saturday, Oct. 2 La Verne (0-3, 0-1) 0-7-0-7 14 STAGS (3-0, 1-0) 6-7-0-7 20 PASSING: Patrick Rooney10-22, 154 yards, TD, 2 INTs; RUSHING: Rooney 17 carries, 146 yards, TD; REC.: Spencer Clark2 catches, 80 yards, TD; TACKLES: Adam Morris, Corbin Tognoni8 total tackles, 4 solo; SACKS: Elijah Chiang; INTS: Blake Kos. Next game: Oct. 9 vs Chapman, 7 p.m. MENS WATER POLO Friday, Oct. 1 SAGEHENS (4-7) 8, St. Francis [N.Y.] 6 SAGEHENS (5-7) 9, Vanguard 8

COMMUNITY STANDINGS
Claremont AYSO Team Standings
Boys Under-10 W-L-T Electric Sharks 3-0-0 Galaxy 3-0-0 Strikers (Kaiser) 2-0-1 Sun Devils 2-0-1 Electric Galaxy 2-0-0 Strikers (Ramos) 2-1-0 Blue 2-1-0 Silver Bullets 2-1-0 Killer Crocs 1-1-1 Indestructible Unk 1-1-1 Dragons 1-1-1 Golden Thunder 1-2-0 Boys Under-10 White Fire Claremont United Firecrackers Titans Striking Cobras Claremont Vipers Girls Under-10 Lil Stinkers Emerald Threat Purple Panthers W-L-T 1-2-0 0-2-1 0-3-0 0-2-0 0-3-0 0-3-0 W-L 3-0 3-0 2-0 GF 23 17 8 16 12 11 14 10 6 11 11 15 GF 8 3 3 6 3 2 GF 15 14 7 GA PTS 4 9 5 9 5 7 6 7 3 6 5 6 9 6 10 6 7 4 9 4 13 4 9 3 GA PTS 11 3 20 1 12 0 15 0 15 0 21 0 GA PTS 1 9 2 9 0 6

SGV VALLEY JR. ALL-AMERICAN FOOTBALL Grelim Division W-L-T Boyle Heights 3-0-0 Duarte Hawks 3-0-0 East Los Angeles 3-0-0 Glendora 3-0-0 Rosemead 3-0-0 El Monte 2-0-1 Montebello 2-0-1 Alhambra 2-1-0 Baldwin Park 2-1-0 Charter Oak 2-1-0 El Sereno 2-1-0 Glendale 2-1-0 Pasadena 2-1-0 Pico Rivera 2-1-0 West Covina 2-1-0 Azusa 1-2-0 Covina 1-2-0 Hacienda Heights 1-2-0 La Canada 1-2-0 Temple City 1-2-0 Whittier 1-2-0 Arcadia 0-3-0 Bell Gardens 0-3-0 Claremont 0-3-0 Huntington Park 0-3-0 La Puente 0-3-0 Lincoln Heights 0-3-0 Walnut/Diamond Bar 0-3-0

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COURIER photos/Steven Felschundneff ABOVE: Claremont High Schools Drew Spinosa, 13, returns a shot from Charter Oak High Schools Amber Davidson-Ponce, 15, on Thursday during their match at CHS. LEFT: Natalie Reagan, 15, left, and Annie Nguyen, 15, watch their teammates play on Thursday during Claremont High School girls tennis match against Charter Oak High School at CHS.

Tennis coach Tom Spinosa speaks with a member of his girls team on Thursday during CHS match against Charter Oak High School. CHS won 17-1.

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Girls tennis is on track with back-to-back wins

he Claremont High School girls tennis team was determined to rebound from 2 consecutive losses last week.
After smashing Chino Hills by a 16-2 margin on Tuesday, the Wolfpack followed up its win with a 17-1 dismantling of Charter Oak at home on Thursday to improve to 5-2 (2-2 in league) on the season. You wont play against really competitive teams all the time, but you can use these types of matches as a learning experience, said CHS coach Tom Spinosa. I think this also prepared us for our next opponent, Ayala, who recently tied St. Lucys. Claremont singles players Drew Spinosa (62, 6-0, 6-0), Cindy Liu (6-0, 6-0, 6-0) and Chelsea Edisuriya (6-1, 6-1, 6-0) all recorded sweeps for the 2nd consecutive match on Thursday. Spinosa and Liu are new additions to this years squad as freshmen players. The 2 freshmen are just one piece of what is a new era in CHS girls tennis. The team is now in the Sierra League and was bumped up a division from last year. Weve gone from Division III to Division II, Spinosa said. But I think were going to do well. The Wolfpacks doubles units found similar success against the Chargers 2 days ago. The duos of Francis Yang-Laura Santoro (6-2, 6-0, 60) and Eva Lansberry-Joyce Kim (6-4, 6-0) swept through both of their matches. Joanna Wang and Madison Weigand (6-3, 5-7) split their 2 matches while the teams of Lansberry-Natalie

Regan (6-3) and Lauren Garcia-Annie Nguyeh (6-1) won in their lone appearances as units. This years team consists of mainly sophomores with Yang being the teams only senior. Yet Weigand said her team has plenty of potential. Last year, we had a lot of freshmen and this year its a lot of sophomores, but were doing pretty well so far, Weigand pointed out. Were definitely in a more competitive league where some of the teams are real tough. But there have also been matches against teams weve handled pretty well. So its balanced. But overall, were doing pretty well. Garcia believes that good team chemistry has been a significant factor in the teams success. Were pumping each other up before matches and were staying until all of our teammates are done playing so we can give each other support, she said. Claremonts next match will be at Ayala on Tuesday at 3:15 p.m. Coach Spinosa not only would like to see a win against the Bulldogs but would like to gain a measure of revenge against St. Lucys. The private Catholic school and South Hills are responsible for the Packs 2 losses this season. We get another crack at St. Lucys and I think we have a good chance of beating them, Coach Spinosa said.
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Claremont High Schools number 2 player Cindy Liu, 13, returns a shot on Thursday during CHS match with Charter Oak High School. COURIER photos/ Steven Felschundneff

The Claremont High School girls tennis team huddle just before their match with Charter Oak High School in Claremont.

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Firefighters Quest recognition dinner


Claremonter Bill Buehler will receive the Volunteer of the Year Award at the Firefighters Quest Annual Recognition Dinner on Sunday, October 17, at the Sportsmans Lodge in Studio City. Mr. Buehler is a retired engineer with the Mt. Baldy Fire Department and currently serves as Inland Empire Area Coordinator. Mr. Buehler, according to a press release, can always be seen in the Quest Rally in his shiny red Ferrari with his trusty side-kick Tinker Bell, a small West Highland Terrier who according to reports, thinks she is a Dalmatian. The Quest is a burn survivor support organization that is staffed by volunteers. This years fund raiser brought in over $130,000 of which 100 percent goes to supporting burn survivors. Addional awards will go to the a La Verne Firefighters Association (The Department of the Year Award); Rick Mehling (The Spirit Award, posthumously) as Mr. Mehling recently died from cancer. Mr. Mehling retired from the Burbank Fire Department as Fire Chief in 2005; and The Bill Jensen Courage Award to Ken Putnam of Bakersfield. Mr. Putnam is a burn survivor and has been involved with the Quest as a volunteer since its inception. For more information on the Firefighters Quest, visit www.firefightersquest.org.

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such as new computers and resources for classrooms. The golf tournament will tee off at 10:30 a.m. with registration taking place prior to the first swing. Beginning at 5 p.m., there will be a benefit dinner along with a silent auction. For more information on the tournament, contact Chris Gardner at 227-7553.

rent mission education resources and bookson missions and Bible translations by Pilgrim Place residents. Guests for lunch, registration and refreshments, $16. (No cost to Pilgrim Place residents.) To pre-register or get more information, call 3995500 or email, pilgrimplaceevent@gmail.com.

PVHMC offering low-cost mammograms


In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center (PVHMC) is offering digital screening mammograms for only $50 through October 31. The American Cancer Society recommends annual screening mammography for women beginning at age 40, said Paul Reisch, MD., radiologist and medical director of the Breast Health Center at PVHMC. Mammograms continue to be the most effective way to identify early-stage breast cancer. The low cost mammograms must be prescheduled. Payment is due at the time of the exam through cash, check or credit card payment. Mammograms are available at the Breast Health Center (at the The Robert and Beverly Lewis Family Cancer Care Center) at 1910 Royalty Dr., Pomona or at either of 2 of the hospitals satellite locations: Pomona Valley Health Center, 1601 Monte Vista Ave., Suite 107 in Claremont or the Pomona Valley Imaging Center, 2140 Grand Ave., Suite 115, Chino Hills. To be eligible for the low cost mammograms you must be a woman over 40 years of age, cannot have breasts implants, have no history of breast cancer in the last 5 years and be asymptomatic of breast problems. For more information or to schedule an appointment at any of the 3 locations, call 469-9395.

Chamber seeking volunteers for Village Venture


The Claremont Chamber of Commerce is seeking approximately 30 volunteers for Village Venture day, Saturday, October 23 from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Volunteers are asked to work a 3 hour shift during the day. Volunteers need not be Chamber members, as all residents are welcome to participate. For information, call Marlene at 624-1681 or email marlene@claremontchamber.org.

Pilgrim Place to celebrate Christian mission history


To celebrate the centennial of the 1910 Edinburgh World Missionary Conference and the Bicentennialof the founding of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions (ABCFM), Pilgrim Place will be hosting a mission celebration on Wednesday, October 13 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Decker Hall. This is one of many events worldwide this year recalling the optimistic commitment to a movement for denominations to work together to extend thegospel. As a home to career missionaries and church leaders as well as to progressive practitioners of Process and Liberation theologies or over 90 years, Pilgrim Place looks to boththe past and the future of Christian mission. This day of mission education will reinforce commitments to the church in mission from everywhere to everywhere, practicing hospitality, healing, reconciliation and worldwide fellowship in a multi-faith world. The celebration will feature a schedule of talks by noted speakers as well as displays of new books, cur-

Chaparral Elementary to raise money through annual golf tournament


Chaparral Elementary School will once again hold a golf tournament to raise funds for the school. The annual Roadrunner Golf Classic will take place on Monday at the Via Verde Golf Course in San Dimas. Proceeds from the event will go to Chaparrals Parent Faculty Association and will help to pay for upgrades

Public hearing on Mills Avenue property


A public hearing will be held this coming Wednesday to consider a site plan and architectural review of the proposed reuse, renovation and new construction of the existing facility located at 101 S. Mills Avenue. The project involves the development of 3 parcels totaling 6.97 acres owned by the Claremont University Consortium(CUC). The site is currently occupied by the Central Facilities Building (CFS). The proposed project involves the renovation and adaptive reuse of the CFS building to accommodate the consolidation of other CUC facilities, the construction of 2 new buildings to house the relocation of the Pomona College Grounds Facility and expansion of the existing parking lot onto the currently vacant portion of the site. The hearing will take place on Wednesday, October 13 beginning at 7 p.m. in the city council chambers.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 20101429914 The following person is doing business as Cigirex, 2058 N. Mills Ave #452, Claremont, CA 91711. J Cardiff Corp, 2058 N. Mills Ave #452, Claremont, CA 91711. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant has not yet commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /s/ Jason Cardiff Title: President This statement was filed with the RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 10/06/10. NOTICE-This fictitious business name statement expires five (5) years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) PUBLISH: October 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2010. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 20101383689 The following person is doing business as HAIR STREAM, 143 D N. Harvard Ave., Claremont, CA 91711. Savoie Complete Hair Solutions, 3867 Corona Avenue, Norco, CA 92860. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant has not yet commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /s/ Cherie L. Savoie Title: President This statement was filed with the RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 09/29/10. NOTICE-This fictitious business name statement expires five (5) years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) PUBLISH: October 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2010. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 20101331504 The following person is doing business as Appearances Salon, 1431 Foothill Blvd., La Verne, CA 91750. Mailing address: P.O. Box 720297, Pinon Hills, CA 92372. Rita Ann Hunter, 2233 Vista Rd./P.O. Box 720297, Pinon Hills, CA 92372. This business is conducted by an Individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein in October 2008. /s/ /Rita Ann Hunter This statement was filed with the RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 09/20/10. NOTICE-This fictitious business name statement expires five (5) years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) PUBLISH: September 25, Oct. 2, 9 and 16, 2010. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 20101337065 The following person is doing business as The Real Estate Resource Group, 1420 N. Claremont Blvd., Suite 205C, Claremont, CA 91711. Mailing address: 2058 N. Mills Ave, #523, Claremont, CA 91711. TRERG LLC, 1420 N. Claremont Blvd. Ste 205C, Claremont, CA 91711. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 01/28/10. /s/ John R. Dandoy Title: President This statement was filed with the RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 09/21/10. NOTICE-This fictitious business name statement expires five (5) years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) PUBLISH: September 25, Oct. 2, 9 and 16, 2010. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 20101289383 The following person is doing business as ALLEVE ANIMAL HOSPITAL, 562 E. Baseline Rd., Claremont, CA 91711. CHARANPREET BOPARAI DVM INC, 6301 Silverwood Pl., Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737. This business is conducted by a Corporation. Registrant has not yet commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /s/ Charanpreet Boparai Title: CEO This statement was filed with the RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 09/14/10. NOTICE-This fictitious business name statement expires five (5) years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) PUBLISH: Sept. 18, 25, October 2 and 9, 2010. NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE T.S. No. GM218473-C Loan No. 0359098959 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/17/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashiers check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by the duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. TRUSTOR:IMTIAZ A. MALIK AND AMINA T. SIDDIQUI, HUSBAND AND

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WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded 9/27/2004 as Instrument No. 04 2472253 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale:10/25/2010 at 10:30 AM Place of Sale: At the west side of the Los Angeles County Courthouse, directly facing Norwalk Blvd., 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, California Property Address is purported to be: 954 APPALACHIAN ST CLAREMONT, CA 917110000 APN #: 8673-038-021 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $737,634.00, which includes the total amount of the unpaid balance (including accrued and unpaid interest) and reasonable estimated costs, expenses, and advances at the time of initial publication of this notice. Pursuant to Calif Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [1] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Sect 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [2] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Sect 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Sect 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date: 9/29/2010 ETS Services, LLC 2255 N. Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, CA 91504-3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Ileanna Petersen, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3747969 10/02, 10/09, 10/16/2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE T.S. No. WC247133-C Loan No. 0045836814 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 4/18/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashiers check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Sect 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by the duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. TRUSTOR:ALFONSO A KU, A MARRIED MAN Recorded 4/25/2007 as Instrument No. 20070995133 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale:10/25/2010 at 10:30 AM Place of Sale: At the west side of the Los Angeles County Courthouse, directly facing Norwalk Blvd., 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, California Property Address is purported to be: 627 SYCAMORE AVE CLAREMONT, CA 91711 APN #: 8315-020-003 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $410,713.00, which includes the total amount of the unpaid balance (including accrued and unpaid interest) and reasonable estimated costs, expenses, and

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3752741 10/02, 10/09, 10/16/2010 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ARLA J. ELSTON AKA ARLA JEAN ELSTON AKA REVEREND ARLA J. ELSTON CASE NO. KP013847 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of ARLA J. ELSTON AKA ARLA JEAN ELSTON AKA REVEREND ARLA J. ELSTON. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JEAN TER HARK in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JEAN TER HARK be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedents WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act . (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 11/04/10 at 8:30AM in Dept. A located at 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA 91766 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner VICTORIA VALVO SHEA STAFFORD SHEA & HELD ATTYS IN ASSOC. 414 YALE AVE # C CLAREMONT CA 91711 10/9, 10/13, 10/16/10 CNS-1961609# CLAREMONT COURIER

advances at the time of initial publication of this notice. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Sect 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Sect 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date: 9/25/2010 ETS Services, LLC 2255 N Ontario St, Suite 400 Burbank, CA 91504-3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Ileanna Petersen, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3752678 10/02, 10/09, 10/16/2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE T.S. No. GM250547-C Loan No. 0359505918 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/22/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashiers check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by the duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. TRUSTOR:RENTZ TILDON JONES JR. AND LISA MAE JONES, HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded 2/1/2007 as Instrument No. 20070220746 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale:10/25/2010 at 10:30 AM Place of Sale: At the west side of the Los Angeles County Courthouse, directly facing Norwalk Blvd., 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, California Property Address is purported to be: 685 LINDENWOOD DR CLAREMONT, CA 91711 APN #: 8307-020019 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $724,490.00, which includes the total amount of the unpaid balance (including accrued and unpaid interest) and reasonable estimated costs, expenses, and advances at the time of initial publication of this notice. Pursuant to Calif Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [1] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Sect 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [2] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Sect 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Sect 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date: 9/27/2010 ETS Services, LLC 2255 N Ontario St, Suite 400 Burbank, CA 91504-3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Omar Solorzano, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP#

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BULLETINS
Hotlines
PROJECT Sister Sexual Assault Crisis Prevention Services. If you have been sexually assaulted or victimized by child sexual abuse & need help for yourself or your children, call the 24 hotline 626-HELP (4357). NAMI HELPLINE National Alliance on Mental Illness, Pomona Valley Chapter, provides information and referral in a supportive spirit. Call any day or time. 399-0305. HOUSE of Ruth Domestic Violence Services. If you have been abused or beaten by your intimate partner and need help for yourself or your children, please call; 24 hour hotline 988-5559.

ANIMALS
Animal Shelters
Inland Valley Humane Society 623-9777 Upland Animal Shelter 931-4185 H.O.P.E Upland 1800-811-4285 West End Animal Shelter 947-3517

Adoptions
TORTOISE shell colored cat looking for loveable owner and friendly home. Owner passed away. Great companion! 982-6408.

Garage Sales
UCC rummage sale. Toys clothing trinkets and treasures. 233 W. Harrison Ave., Claremont. Saturday, October 9 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, October 10 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. MOVING sale! Antiques, baby items, furniture, books, etc. Friday, October 8, Saturday, October 9 and Sunday, October 10. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 381 N Mountian Ave., Claremont. RUMMAGE sale. Friday, October 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m and October 9 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Clothing, housewares, collectibles, books, furniture, childrens items. 1700 N. Towne Ave., Claremont. SUNDAY, October 10 and Monday, October 11. 200 E. Smith Drive., Southeast corner of Smith and Tenango. 47 p.m. No early birds. GIANT moving sale! 1037 W 9th Street, Upland. October 8 & 9 at 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Antiques, Persian rugs, furniture, sports items, surf boards, oak cigar display case, office equipment, tools, 1971 convetible Super Beatle, and more!

Found Pet
MALE, white Poodle found near Claremont Blvd and Arrow Hwy on Saturday, September 25. Approximately 15 pounds. Please Call, 624-3741.

Townhome for Rent


TWO bedroom, 2.5 bathrooms. Washer, dryer, dishwasher, patio, shared garage. $1495 monthly. Please call 482-1060 for more information. NEW luxury 3 bedroom! Prime Claremont locale. Low cost, energy efficient. Appliances, water and trash included. No pets, smoking. $1995. 447-7708.

Duplex for Rent


TWO bedroom in Historic Claremont. Private patio. All appliances included. No pets or smoking. $1500. www.curtisrealestate.com 626-1261.

Hair Booth for Rent


HAIRSTYLIST booth available for experienced stylist. Located near Candlelight Pavillion. Please call Hilda, 399-9697.

MARKETPLACE
Antiques
A BARN and house full of antiques, furniture and smalls. Refinishing too! 593-1846. Kensoldenoddities.com.

House for Rent


IMMACULATE Upland 2 story, 5 bedroom,3 bathroom with 3 car garage in gated community. $2495 includes gardener. 1570 N. Poconos Circle, Upland. Advantage Properties. 627-1590. NORTH Claremont 3 bedroom. Includes water, trash, sewer and gardener. Condit Elementary. $2200 per month. WSPM 621-5941. NEAR Village: 3 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, large backyard, covered patio. Fireplace, garage, A/C. $1500 plus deposit includes gardener, trash, sewer. No smoking or large dogs. Available November 1. 625-4128.

Art
ANNE Seltzer plus four. Open studio and art sale! 336 W. 8th Street, Claremont. Saturday, Sunday, October 16-17. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

BULLETINS
Musical Partner
DRUMMER, guitarist is seeking female pianist or singer for rehearsal, which will lead to recording within a year. Kenny 634-0471.

Estate Sales
SATURDAY, October 9. 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. 841 Catania Place, Claremont. Furniture, TVs, kitchen, cloths.

DEADLINES
Rates and deadlines are subject to change without notice. The publisher reserves the right to edit, reclassify, revise or reject any classified advertisement. Please report any error that may be in your ad immediately. The COURIER is not responsible for any unreported errors after the first publication. It is the advertisers obligation to verify the accuracy of his/her ad.

PRICING Classified: 1-16 words $20.00, each additional word $1.25 Display Ad: $11 per column/inch, 3 column minimum Service Ad: Please call for pricing.

All new accounts and Garage Sale ads must be prepaid. Payment by cash, check. Credit cards now accepted. Sorry no refunds.

Classified: Monday & Thursday by 3:00 pm Real Estate: Wednesday by 3:00 pm Service Pages: Monday by 3:00 pm

Selling, Buying or Renting?


Advertise in the Claremont Courier! Call Aimee, Courier Classifieds at 621-4761

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FEATURED SERVICE OF THE WEEK

COMPUTERS

HOME IMPROVEMENT

Pearls, gemstones, and custom designoh my!

ocal jewelry artist, Marilinda Spilotro, brings creativity and her love of fashion jewelry to Claremont and neighboring communities through her jewelry studio, Strand 58. Spilotros talent for unusual jewelry design allows clients to create beautiful, one of a kind pieces from exquisite gem strands, unusual loose stones, and an extensive collection of custom clasps. Once the perfect combination of stones have been selected, Strand 58 will then professionally string your design into the detailed piece of jewelry you envisioned. Whether you desire to create something new or are simply looking to repair a current piece of jewelry, Strand 58 can help! If you are curious to view the collections mentioned above, come see for your self at Strand 58s Third Anniversary Celebration on October 14, 15, and 16. Festivities begin at 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Authentic Italian cuisine will be served along with wine and other beverages. Discounts will extend from 20% to 50%! For contact information please see Strand 58s business card in the service directory.
HEALTH & WELLNESS

HEALTH & WELLNESS

HEALTH & WELLNESS

HEALTH & WELLNESS

HOME IMPROVEMENT

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

HOME IMPROVEMENT

HOME IMPROVEMENT

HOME IMPROVEMENT

Electrical
Jeff A. Bonhus

HOME IMPROVEMENT

HOME IMPROVEMENT

HOME IMPROVEMENT

HardwoodFloors
John Dominguez
909-624-1246
Since 1976
Sanding Re-finishing Installation Staining Repair

HOME IMPROVEMENT

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HOME IMPROVEMENT

HOME IMPROVEMENT

HOME IMPROVEMENT

LANDSCAPING & GARDENING

LANDSCAPING & GARDENING

LANDSCAPING & GARDENING

Dick Oosterheert
Landscape Services
Dont Landscape

Renovate!
Save money by designing with drought tolerant materials! Conserve water by converting existing irrigation to low flow irrigation! Preserve your yard with a lawn and landscape renovation Plant Pruning Raised Beds

909-579-0248
1551 W. 13th Street, Upland CA 91786
Lic. #C-27 876953

LANDSCAPING & GARDENING

LEGALS

MARKETPLACE

Best rates for

LEGALS
Call us at: 909-621-4761

Claremont COURIER
LANDSCAPING & GARDENING MARKETPLACE

206 Yale Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711 (909) 624-5076

SPECIALTY SERVICE

SPECIALTY SERVICE

SPECIALTY SERVICE

8677 19th St., Alta Loma, CA 91701

SERVICES
Acoustical
QUALITY INTERIORS. Acoustical contractor. Specializing in acoustic removal, texture, painting, acoustic respray and drywall repairs. Lic #602916. 909624-8177.

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CONTACT US
1420 N Claremont Blvd. Suite 205B Claremont, CA 91711 Ph: 909.621.4761 Fax: 909.621.4072 classified@claremont-courier.com Business Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Bathroom Remodeling
A Bath-Brite Authorized Dealer Bathtubs & Sinks, Showers, Tile, Countertops. Refinish - Reglaze Restore. Porcelain, Ceramic, Fiberglass Quick & Affordable. Please Call 945-7775 www.bath-brite.com

Concrete
ADVANCED LANDSCAPE DON DAVIES Custom Design & Installations! New, Refurbished or Repair. Sod, Drainage, Plants, Trees Concrete, Masonry, BBQs Decks, Patios, Covers, Lighting - Low Voltage, 120 Sprinkler & Drip Systems Planter or Retaining Walls D.G., Stepping Stones, Rock Fountains, Waterfalls FROM CLEAN UP TO INSTALL TO MAINTENANCE Neat, Courteous, Reliable, and Insured CALL 592-0757 Now CELL 626-428-1691 Serving Claremont Area for 30 Years St. Cont #323243 Liability-Comp. Ins. contractor

Electrician
SPARKS ELECTRIC Local Electrician For All Your Electrician Needs. 626-890-8887 or 909-251-2013 Lic # 922000 TALK to an electrician, not a machine. Residential, commercial, industrial. Lic #731948. UNITED ELECTRIC 909-772-6000. CALL Lou! Flush lights, service changes, repair, service calls, outdoor lighting, room additions. Lic. #258436.Call: 909241-7671, 909-949-8230.

Girl Friday
IM HERE to help! Housekeeping, Shopping, Errands. Pet, Plant, House Sitting. Jenny Jones 909626-0027 Anytime!

Handyman
HANDYMAN NEW & REPAIRS INSIDE, OUTSIDE & maintenance small or large, home, garage, yard Landscaping, Plumbing, Electric Cleanup, Demo, Tractor, Haul, Painting, Staining, Stucco, Decks, Patios, Lighting, Fencing Sprinklers, Drainage, Slopes, Walls, Masonry, Concrete, Brick Rocks, and D.G ONE CALL DOES IT ALL! 909-592-0757 CELL 626-428-1691 Liability & Comp Ins. St Cont #323243 *30 Years Serving Claremont Area*

Gardening
26 YEARS Experience! We create a customized maintenance program for your property and lifestyle needs. Sprinkler repairs & low voltage lighting. Call Alan Cantrall 9 0 9 - 9 4 4 - 1 8 5 7 . Licensed #861685 and insured. MANUELS Garden Service General clean-up. Lawn maintenance, bush trimming, general maintenance, tree trimming and removal. Low prices and free estimates. Please call 909-3913495 or 909-239-3979.

Aikido

Carpentry
Programs for Adults and for Children. Est. 1983. Call 624-7770. perry@aiki.com www.musubidojo.org

D&G Carpentry *Cabinet Refacing*


Custom Cabinets, Entertainment Centers Fireplace Mantles, Doors, Molding and More! Free Estimates! References Available 909-262-3144 Lic# 900656

Air Conditioning/ Heating


DOUG CHAPLINE
Heating & Air Conditioning. Since 1979 - Prompt repairs, serious service. Free estimates for complete installations and equipment change outs. Competitive rates. Visa/MC accepted. Lic.# C20-383912. Call 626-3933.

Carpet Service
ANDERSON CARPET SERVICE. Claremont resident serving Claremont since 1985. Powerful truck mounted cleaning units. Expert carpet repairs and stretching. Senior discounts. 24 hour emergency water damage service. Please Call: 621-1182. HACIENDA CARPET upholstery, tile cleaning. Since 1970. Specializing in commercial, residential. 20% discount. 909-985-3875.

Contractor
KOGEMAN CONSTRUCTION
Room Additions, Kitchen/Bath Remodeling, Custom Cabinets, Residential/ Commercial. 946-8664 Lic.#B710309 ELECTRICAL, plumbing, home repairs, remodeling, painting. 18 years Claremont experience. References available. Lic. #846995. Call Orlando: 951-237-1547.

1/2 HOUR FREE with a Two Hour Minimum Residential, Commercial, Recessed Lighting, Breaker Replacement, Panel Upgrades, Ceiling Fans, Troubleshooting, Computer Circuits, Landscape Lighting, Pool & Spa Equipment Replacement. Free Estimates Sales & Service. 24 hours. References. 909-626-2242 or 909-900-8930 Lic #806149.

ELIAS GARDENING & Landscaping.


Clean-ups. Tree trimming. Sodding. Hydro-seeding. Sprinkler installation and repairs. 10% Senior discount. Free estimates. 909-484-3419 ADVANCED LANDSCAPE DON DAVIES CUSTOM DESIGN & INSTALLATIONS Specializing in: New, Refurbished or Repair. Sod, Drainage, Plants, Trees Concrete, Masonary, BBQs Decks, Patios, Covers Lighting - Low Voltage, 120, Sprinkler & Drip Systems Planter or Retaining Walls D.G., Stepping Stones, Rock Fountains, Waterfalls FROM CLEAN UP TO INSTALL TO MAINTENANCE NEAT, COURTEOUS, RELIABLE, INSURED CALL 592-0757 Now CELL 626-428-1691 Serving Claremont Area for 30 Years St. Cont #323243 Liability-Comp. Ins.

HANDYMAN service. "Your small job specialist." Steve Aldridge. Day: 455-4917. Evening: 625-1795. SMALL repair jobs, fencing, gates, brick block, concrete cutting, breaking and repour. 23 years in Claremont. Paul 909-624-8572.

MOR ELECTRIC Co. Residential, commercial & industrial. No job too big or small; we do everything electrical! Reasonable, reliable. Senior discount. Lic. #400990. For Free Estimates Please Call: 9893454, 767-0062.

(909) 912-5983
LICENSED and Insured. Lic #932295. Plumbing, electrical, drywall and all your general home repairs. Quality work for unbeatable prices.

Fences & Gates


REDWOOD/CEDAR
or Wrought Iron Expert Repairs New Installations 909-621-5388 Lic #557151

WINSTONS SAME DAY REPAIRS


Free in Home Evaluation for New Installations www.novellcustom.com Please call 909-398-1208 Lic. #810252 WERE LOCAL 671 W. Arrow Hwy. Claremont

CARPET

Cleaning. Commercial, residential. Experienced, reliable. Free Scotchguard and pet odor removal. Free Estimate. Senior discount. Please Call 282-0777.

ADVANCED - DON
DAVIES NEW, REFURBISH, OR REPAIR FAST, NEAT, COURTEOUS, RELIABLE. CALL NOW 909-592-0757 Serving Claremont 30 Years! St. Cont. #323243 Liability Comp. Insurance

Hauling
A-1 DEPENDABLE HAULING
Commercial & Residential House * Yard * Garage Clean-ups * Gardening* Trees and Demolition Deck & Spa Removal Foreclosure Clean-ups Free Estimates 909-944-9544 ADVANCED Clean Up Hauling Repairs. Courteous, fast, reliable. 909-599-9530 Over 20 years in area.

Chimney Sweep
Quality Fireplace & BBQ Chimney Sweeping
Complete fireplace, woodstove installation, service & repair. Spark Arrestor supply & installation. Call 920-6600 392 N. 2nd Ave., Upland

Fictitious Name
A FICTITIOUS Business Name Statement (D.B.A.) is required if youre in business. You are required to file and publish a DBA in the local newspaper. You must renew every five (5) years. You must republish if any changes have been made to your business. If your business is in LA COUNTY, The Courier will provide the legal form, file it with the L.A. County Clerk, publish the Statement and provide you with proof of publication. Only $95.00 to publish plus a $26 county fee. Claremont Courier: 1420 N. Claremont Blvd, Suite 205B Claremont. Call Vickie 621-4761.

STEVES HEATING & Air Conditioning. Serving your area for over 25 years. Repairs all makes/models. Free service call with repair. Free estimate on new units. MC/ Visa. 100% financing. Senior disc. Lic 744873. 909-985-5254

Dance
How do You Move in the World? With Insight and Awareness? Ongoing Classes. EurythmyForAdults.com 909-626-0757

Natural Earth
Eco-Friendly Landscaping From the creators of The Pomona College Organic Farm. Specializing in edible and drought tolerant landscapes. Why mow when you can grow? 909-398-1235. www.naturalearth.biz Lic 919825 GARDEN MAINTENANCE Mowing, hand pull weeding, trimming, sprinkler work and clean-ups. David: 374-1583. GARDENING SERVICE. General clean-up. Maintenance. Free estimates. Call Mr. Ho at 909-238-8115.

Gash Chimney Sweep


Dust Free Chimney Cleaning. Repair Chimney Covers, Spark Arrestor, Masonry & Dampers. BBB. Please Call 909-467-9212

SAME DAY HAUL


Free Estimates Senior Discount! We Haul It All Charlie 909-382-1210 sameday-haulaway.com

Computer Lessons
GET the most out of your Mac! Group or private classes in Claremont, beginner to advanced. Computers provided. Info: www.macusersguide.com

Antique Refinishing
KENS OLDEN Oddities.com. Taking the time to care for Courier readers complete restoration needs since 1965. Lic #100108. 909-593-1846.

Heating/Insulation
WALL insulation, Green Fiber. Reasonable pricing 10%. Senior discount 909230-1988. Patching included in price.

Drywall

Glass & Mirrors


College Glass Inc.
Broken Glass Replacement Dual & Single Glaze Mirrors Table Tops Wardrobe Doors Shower Enclosures Sliding Glass Doors & Windows

Concrete
JDC CONCRETE Driveways, patios, walkways, pool decks. Color, stamped, aggregate & washed finish concrete. Brick, stone, pavers & block walls. Insured License# 894245. 909-624-9000.

Handyman
Claremont Handyman Service
All your handyman needs carpentry, lighting, painting Odd jobs welcome! Free Consultations

Bathtubs
BATHTUBS, showers, sinks and counters; state of the art reglazing. Lic.#714538. Franklin Interiors. 909-364-9898. THOR MCANDREW Construction. Drywall repair & installation. Interior plaster repair. Free estimates. CA Lic# 742776. Please Call: 909816-8467. ThorDrywall.com

House Cleaning
EXPERIENCED cleaning lady will clean offices, homes, apartments. Great worker with excellent references! Free estimates. 909618-5402.

909-626-1535
Lic# 860465

921-6334

SERVICES
House Cleaning
MARIO and MILLIE house cleaning. 6 years experience. Good references, rates. Free estimate 7062159, 923-5759. CAROUSEL Quality Cleaning. Family owned for 20 years. Licensed. Bonded. Senior rates. Trained professional services including: baseboards, ovens, windows. Fire, water damage. Hauling. Move in, out. 10% discount to Claremont College staff and faculty. Robyn 621-3929. CHRISTIAN lady will clean homes, offices, windows. Bonded. Licensed. Excellent references. 21 years. Yolanda 621-2162.

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tax help antiques housecleaning landscaping pet care roofing elder care computer services

Landscaping
LANDSCAPE ROCKS
Beautiful Landscaped Boulders. All sizes. You hand-pick them, tell us where you want them and well do the rest.

Organizing
Organizing Do You Have Trouble Getting Organized? Ill help with: Closets Kitchen/Pantry Garages Kids Rooms Office and More. Lets simplify your life! Please Call Kristine 909-225-8190

Patio & Decks


ADVANCED LANDSCAPE DON DAVIES CUSTOM DESIGN & INSTALLATIONS New, Refurbished or Repair. Sod, Drainage, Plants, Trees Concrete, Masonary, BBQs Decks, Patios, Covers Lighting - Low Voltage, 120 Sprinkler & Drip Systems Planter or Retaining Walls D.G., Stepping Stones, Rock Fountains, Waterfalls FROM CLEAN UP TO INSTALL TO MAINTENANCE NEAT, COURTEOUS, RELIABLE, INSURED CALL 592-0757 Now CELL 626-428-1691 Serving Claremont Area 30 Years St. Cont #323243 Liability- Comp. Ins. pest control.

Plumbing
ROBERTS Rooter & Plumbing Repairs. No job too small! Senior discounts. Low prices. Repiping specialist, rooter services. Expert toilet, tub, sink, water heater, shower repairs and replacements. 909-5799543. Lic #536312. BOB THE PLUMBER No job too small. We do it all! Small company with over 20 years of experience and small prices. We repair and install showers, tubs, water heaters, toilets, and all faucets, including kitchens and bathrooms, inside and outside. Installation and repair of all valves. We install gas lines. Expert drain cleaners! Senior Discounts. Checks and credit cards accepted. WE TRY HARDER! Call 909-985-9408 or 1888-424-9210. Lic. #536312.

Plumbing

LIC# 834510

Altered Stones 10419 Mills Avenue Montclair.


Open Saturdays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. or by appointment.

909-641-3165
GREENWOOD LANDSCAPING Co. Landscaping contractor for complete landscaping irrigation drainage designing gardening. Lic. #520496. 909-621-7770.

Painting

Irrigation
SPRINKLER SYSTEMS Installation. Expert repairs! C.F. Privett. Lic# 557151. 909-621-5388. ADVANCED DON DAVIES NEW, REFURBISH, OR REPAIR SPRINKLER & DRIP SYSTEMS FAST, NEAT, COURTEOUS, & RELIABLE. CALL 909-592-0757 NOW! SAME DAY SERVICE CELL 626-428-1691 DURUSSEL SPRINKLERS. Install, repair, automate. Since 1982. Free estimates. License #540042. Call 909982-1604.

Charles Landscape Design


25 years experience. Claremont Native. Drought tolerant native plants. Landscaping boulders in stock. Hand selected trees and plants. Private gardensincluding waterfalls, Koi ponds, and outdoor lighting. Excellent concrete work and stone walls. Noise conscious using the quietest mowers and hand sweeping. Irrigation maintenance and repair.

$59 Kitchen Sink Drain with proper access. $79 Main Sewer Drain with proper access. All Plumbing Repairs Drain Cleaning, Slab leaks Gas Line Repairs and Installs Repipes, Toilet Installs Water Heater Repairs and Install. Tankless Water Heater Repairs and Installs. Sewer Drain Cleaning Repairs and Install. 909-946-1112 877-933-1112

Residential/Commercial. Quality work at reasonble prices. Free Estimates. Lic.#541469. 909-622-7994. ACE SEVIER Painting Interior/Exterior. BONDED and INSURED. Many references. Claremont resident. 35 years experience. Lic. #315050. Please Call: 624-5080, 596-4095 PROTECT YOUR WOOD! Exterior Painting Specialists experts in preparation and painting of: Fascias, doors, window trim, gates & fences. C.F. Privett 909-621-5388 Lic# 557151 D&D Custom Painting. Bonded. Lic. #423346. Residential, commercial. Interior or exterior. Free estimates. 909-982-8024.
STEVE LOPEZ PAINTING Extensive preparation. Indoor, outdoor, cabinets. Offering Odorless green solution. 33-year master. Lic#542552. 909-989-9786.

Pet Services

Roofing
CUSTOM CONSTRUCTION

Plumbing, Heating & A/C CLAREMONT PET & House Sitting. Serving the Village area within one mile radius. Experienced with references. Licenced & bonded. claremontpets.com 909-638-8295.

FREE SERVICE CALL! FREE ESTIMATES!


Drains cleaned from $59 Main sewers cleaned from $89 GO Green with a new Noritz Tankless Water heater. TOTO toilets installed $430 after rebate 1.28 gallon flush. Exclusive root removal with NO digging sewer technology. Call for details. Take advantage of our money saving maintenance programs. Well beat any licensed contractors price. Complete plumbing repairs and drain cleaning. Take advantage of new tax credit and rebates today. Call for details! Serving Claremont for over 20 years! Family owned and operated. Fully licensed insured and bonded. Lic #686729. Mention this ad and receive a coupon for $25 off your next service.

REROOF SPECIALIST All types of Roofing, Reroofing, New Roofs, Repairs. Lic# 630203 Mark 946-2924 Cell 996-2981 DOMINICS Roofing. Residential roofing and repairs. Free estimates. Call Dominic 909-484-4887 or 951-212-9384. Lic# 732789.

Charles Jahant
Please Call 909-921-1901.

Sprinklers & Repair


DURUSSEL Sprinklers. Install, repair, automate. Since 1982. Free Estimates. License #540042. Call 982-1604. WASTING WATER? Poor coverage? Sprinkler repair. New Installations and Modifications. C.F. Privett 621-5388 Lic.#557151

Lauries Ark Pet & House Sitting


Y Daily in home pet & plant care Y Specialty Medical Care Y Walks, feeding, cat care Y Including birds, reptiles & horses Licensed & Bonded 15 years experience with references 909-753-5264
(shots, IVs, feeding tubes, etc.)

Landscaping
G&A Artistic Landscape and Gardening. Concerned about sustainability? We are a local business that can help you with environmentally friendly procedures for artistically created landscapes and continued care. We specialize in California Natives, water issues and professional garden maintenance! Graciela Gonzales, Horticulturist. Please call 951-768-0349.

SUNSET GARDENS LANDSCAPING. Lic#373833. John Cook. Family owned. Design and installation. Irrigation specialist. Sprinkler repair. Gardening service. Drought tolerant plants, rockscapes, naturescapes, hardscapes. Stone masonry, patio covers. Free Estimates. 231-8305.

EXCEL PLUMBING

Shower Enclosures
COLLEGE GLASS Inc. Shower & Tub Enclosures Framed & Frameless Custom 3/8 & 1/2 Heavy Enclosures. Call: 626-1535 Lic# 860465.

Piano Lessions
Affordable Traditional or Green Options Custom Work Drywall patch and texture Claremont family owned and operated No job too small or too big 20 years of Claremont Resident Referrals Free Estimates Insured and Bonded License #721041

Learn Japanese

EVELYN HUBACKER Piano teacher accepting New students. 909-626-2931 www.evelynhubacker.com MTAC teacher in Claremont. BA, MA. Over 25 years experience. I hold Certificate of Merit in my home. 447-4663.

PAT GONZALES Design & install specializing in drought tolerant landscaping, drip systems, lighting. Artistic solutions for the future. Over 35 yrs experience. Call: 225-8855, 9825965. Lic # 585007.

Family Owned & Operated 30+ Years Experience. Expert Plumbing Repairs & Drain Cleaning. Water Heaters, Faucets, Sinks, Toilets, Disposals, Under Slab Lead Detection, Sewer Video Inspection. Licensed, Bonded & Insured. Lic. #673558. 909-945-1995 RENES Plumbing and AC. All types residential repairs, HVAC new installation/ repairs. Prices to fit the working families budget. Lic# 454443. Insured professional service, 909-593-1175. 24 HR Service * Low Cost! Free Estimates All plumbing repairs Complete drain cleaning Leak detection Water heaters Your local plumber for over 25 years Senior discounts Insured. Lic #744873 * 909-985-5254 *

Tile
MASTER TILE LAYER Quick and clean. Plumb and level. Residential and commercial. Lic # 830249 Please Call Ray 731-3511.

909-625-7335 COLLINS PAINTING & Construction Company, LLC Interior, exterior. Residential and commercial. Contractors Lic.#384597. 985-8484.

Piano Tuning
HAVE YOUR PIANO professionally tuned and cleaned. Call Keith at PIANO FORTE 909-625-1897 for prompt, courteous service.

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.

TAUGHT by Sumi Ohtani at Claremont Forum in the new Packing House. Ongoing classes. CHILDREN: Monday, 3:45- 4:45 pm, Tuesday (for beginner), 4:30- 5:30 pm. TEEN/ ADULT: Monday, 78:30 pm. Registration required. Please Call 626-3066 Private tutoring available. www.claremontforum.org

Patio & Decks


CLAREMONT CONSTRUCTION

Steves Plumbing.

Plastering & Stucco


PLASTERING by Thomas. Stucco and drywall repair specialist. Licensed home improvement contractor #614648. 9846161. www.wall-doctor.com

Open Lattice or Solid Patio Covers. Cement Wood. Brick. Decks. Village Restoration Specialist. Contractors Lic #751929 Roger Levine 909-626-0028

REGROUT, clean, seal, color grout. 909-880-9719. 1-888-764-7688.

SERVICES
Tree Care
BAUER TREE Care.
30+ in Claremont Ornamental Pruning Specialist of your perennials. (909) 624-8238. BOBS TREE SERVICE I.S.A. Certified Arborist on job at all times. Trimming, diagnosis, medicating, removal. Please Call 909-524-8000. Lic #764621. MGT PROFESIONAL Tree Care. Providing prompt, dependable service for all your tree care needs. Certified arborist. Matt GrayTrask. Call 946-7444.

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CONTACT US
1420 N Claremont Blvd. Suite 205B Claremont, CA 91711 Ph: 909.621.4761 Fax: 909.621.4072 classified@claremont-courier.com Business Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Tree Care
TOM DAY Tree Service. Fine pruning of all trees since 1974. Free estimate. 629-6960.

Weed Abatement
JOHNNYS TREE SERVICE Weed Abatement, and Land Clearing, Disking and Mowing, Tree Trimming & Demolition. Certified Arborist. Please Call 909-946-1123 or 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.

Weed Abatement
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REAL ESTATE
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Completely upgraded and remodeled home on a cul-de-sac in the Award Winning Chaparral School District. This home backs up to the Santa Ana Botanical Gardens. The backyard is serene and peaceful with meditation area. Huge master bedroom suite with sitting area and a large walk-in closet. Master bath has a Jacuzzi tub and a separate shower. All bedrooms are large and have ceiling fans. New carpeting and dual pane windows thru-out. Fireplace in the living room. Family room is large and opens to kitchen and dining room. For more information, please call Madhu at 909-260-5560. (L1673)

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CLAREMONT CLUB
Listing Agent: Patricia Simmons 1697 Shenandoah Dr., Claremont
Charming single story, 3 bedroom, 1 3/4 baths home in the Claremont Club area. Approximately 2172. sq. ft. on an extra large 13,456 sq. ft. tree-shaded lot. Double door entry opens to step-down living room with fireplace. Family room with fireplace and sliding glass door opens to large deck and rear yard. Close to school and park. $515,000. (S1697)

960 E. Bonita #32, Pomona

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Located in beautiful, tree studded, gated community of Quail Creek. Just blocks from to Claremont Village and Village West. Beautiful, 2nd story unit, one level. 2 master suites, living room with vaulted ceiling. Fresh paint, newer carpeting. Light and bright. Approx. 955 sq. ft. Balcony overlooking bubbling stream. Community club house, pool and spa. Dues include, water and trash. List Price $175,000. (B960#32)

1272 Southwood Lane, Upland

1401 WELLS AVE., CLAREMONT Immaculate, well-maintained home on spacious 11,548 sq. ft. corner lot. 3 bedrooms, 3 baths in approximately 1840 square feet. Inviting pool and patio with eating area. Fireplaces in both living room and family room. RV parking and 2-car garage. Located in a very special neighborhood, close to schools and shopping. $514,000. (W1401)

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Rare one story Condo/Planned unit development of Mountain Villas. North of Foothill Blvd. Great location. Walk to several great shopping areas. Built in 1978. Immaculate. Two bedrooms, two bathrooms, 1,281 sq. ft. Large kitchen/ dining area, living room with fireplace. Nice, fenced, private backyard. Two car attached garage with direct access. Water and trash, pool, spa, front yard maintenance included in the dues. List price $195,000. (S1272)

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620 Wellesley Dr., Claremont


Great Towne Ranch location featuring 4 bedrooms, and 4 baths in over 2200 square feet. Sparkling pool with outdoor fireplace and covered cabana. Hardwood and tile floors, remodeled kitchen and bath, granite counters and dual pane windows. $699,000. (W620) 1374 TULANE ROAD, CLAREMONT 4 bedroom, one-story, custom-built home in popular "Towne Ranch." Recently remodeled with granite counters, French doors, dual-pane windows. Master suite with sitting area and walk-in closet. Game/family room, hardwood floors and sparkling pool. $898,000. (T1374)

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2724 Monticello Rd, Claremont


North of Baseline, located near Thompson creek. Single story home built in 1977 in Rosemount Estates. Features 4 large bedrooms/ 2 bathrooms with approx. 2,282 sq. ft. Spacious living room/dining area combo with fireplace. Large family room w/ fireplace and vaulted ceilings. Kitchen with breakfast nook. Individual laundry room. 2 car garage. Lot size 9,514 sq. ft. List Price $585,000. (M2724)

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440 Willamette Ln., Claremont


Located in the highly sought after Griswolds Planned Unit Development. Gated community. Fireplace in the living room. Formal dining room. Vaulted ceilings. Kitchen offers abundant storage area and opens to eating area and family room. Down stairs bedroom with full bath. 2 bedrooms upstairs. Large private backyard. 2 car attached garage. Community pool and spa. (W440)

FOR LEASE:
2 Bedroom - Claremont Village - $1600 2 Bedroom - Historic Claremont - $1500
Carol Curtis, Broker
Sales Associates: John Baldwin, Maureen Mills, Nancy & Bob Schreiber, Patricia Simmons, Corinna Soiles, Carol Wiese

Continuing the family tradition in the Claremont Village since 1947

107 N. Harvard, Claremont CA 91711

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M ALKA RINDE REAL ESTATE


1876 Morgan Avenue, Claremont CA 91711

EXPERIENCE MATTERS...
Celebrating Over 25 Years Selling Real Estate in the Area

MALKA RINDE Broker - Owner

Bus: 909-625-2407 Fax: 909-621-2842 www.malkarinde.com

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500 West Foothill Boulevard Claremont

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1195 BERKELEY AVENUE, CLAREMONT

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714 W. 12TH STREET, CLAREMONT NEWLY RENOVATED OLD CLAREMONT VILLAGE. $675,000 Move right in! Custom built home boasts a newly remodeled gourmet kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 updated baths, approx. 2,100 sqft. Formal Living room with wood beamed ceiling and fireplace plus Dining room area. Beautiful oak hardwood, marble and tiled floors. Bonus Great Family room approx. 420 sqft. Central air & heat. Indoor laundry room. Copper re-pipe. Tile roof. 2-car attached garage. Spacious lot nearly 1/4 acre boasts extensive patio areas, tall mature trees and mature landscape. Prime locale near Colleges, Villages, shopping, and fine schools! GeoffHamill.com 909.621.0500. (T714) 808 E. ALAMOSA DRIVE, CLAREMONT ENGLISH COUNTRY STYLE ESTATE
Located on a sweeping corner lot! Nearly 1 acre in North Claremont, designed for living & entertaining on a small or grand scale. Relaxed elegance w/an open floor plan. Professionally landscaped grounds, majestic redwoods, impeccably maintained, complete privacy w/breathtaking views. Impressive 5000 sq .ft, w/5 bdrms, 4 baths, marble entry, formal living w/18 ft. ceilings & large formal dining room. Gourmet kitchen overlooks the breakfast nook, large family room w/fireplace. Pool/media room w/16ft sunken custom bar. 2nd level master bdrm suite w/marble fireplace & luxurious spa bath. French doors open to private balcony w/views of grounds, cascading waterfall & snow capped mountains. Impressive adjoining library/office. Entertainment Gazebo features outdoor kitchen island & river rock faced walls. 3-car attached garage, ample storage, RV parking. Offered at $1,385,000. Bernadette Kendall 909-670-1717. (A808)

Spanish Colonial in The Village


Circa 1928, 4 bedroom, 3 bath, 2561 sq/ft home. Impressive front courtyard, arched doorways, formal entry, original light fixtures & wrought ironwork, hardwood floors & French windows. Spacious formal living room features a barrel ceiling, Batchelder fireplace & large picture window. Formal dining room, open kitchen & breakfast nook, main floor mstr bedroom, inside laundry room. Lot Size 8,159 sq/ft, private back yard, mature landscaping & covered brick patio. 2 car detached garage. Enjoy concert's in the park, local farmer's market, The Village shopping, dining & entertainment. Excellent Claremont Schools & prestigious Claremont Colleges. Now Offered at $845,000 Bernadette Kendall 909-670-1717. (B1195)

651 9TH STREET, CLAREMONT TIMELESS ELEGANCE IN CLAREMONT VILLAGE Classic single story 4 bdrm, 3.5 baths, 3077 sq.ft. designed w/discriminating taste and attention to detail, provides ideal setting for family gatherings & entertaining. Custom double doors, formal entry, marble fireplace in living room, raised ceiling w/recessed lighting. Marble, hardwood & porcelain tile floors. Elegant formal dining room. Spacious family room, vaulted wood beamed ceiling, & slate fireplace. A wall of glass doors opens to patio, play pool, spa and manicured grounds. Gourmet kitchen, inside laundry room. Master bedroom suite features a step-down sitting area w/fireplace, walkin closet & luxurious master bath. 2-car detached garage w/alley access. Private 14,070 sq.ft. lot. Walk to Claremont Village. Offered at $1,150,000. Bernadette Kendall 909-670-1717. (N651)

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1190 BERKELEY AVENUE, CLAREMONT HISTORIC SPANISH COLONIAL IN THE VILLAGE


Circa 1935, this architectural treasure designed by Marston & Maybury, who also designed the Padua Hills Theatre & the Pasadena Post Office. Sweeping corner lot, desirable Village location. Specimen sycamore & olive trees, 4 mature fruit trees. French doors open to inviting patio gardens, 4 spacious bedrooms, 3 updated baths 2722 sq.ft. Second level master bedroom designed by Hartman-Baldwin w/vaulted ceilings, large master bath, wet bar & private balcony. Exterior staircase leads to 3rd car parking pad (potential use as separate studio). Gleaming hardwood floors, arched doorways & smooth stucco walls. Formal dining & living room w/fireplace, breakfast room, remodeled kitchen & finished basement w/storage & wine closet. Oversize garage w/finished interior, work area & separate laundry room. Renovation in keeping w/period correct design & materials, copper plumbing, 2HVACs, 2 water heaters & whole house fan. Offered at $930,000. Bernadette Kendall 909-670-1717. (B1190)

PROMINENT ARCHITECTURAL OLD CLAREMONT VILLAGE ESTATE


Presiding on 3 prime city lots on over 1/2 acre, this magnificent Monterey Revival style home enjoys numerous original embellishments plus extensive recent upgrades inside and out! Nearly 5,000 sqft with recent nearly 1,000 sqft Great room addition! Originally custom built circa 1928 by Clarence Stover for the A.G. McKenna family (of the now "Claremont McKenna College"), designed by the firm of Marston and Maybury of Pasadena. The home features a formal entry hall, grand scale rooms, high ceilings, crown moldings, gleaming hardwood floors, multi-light windows and doors, elevator, expansive balcony, and a full basement. Recent improvements include a newer gourmet kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances, newer master bath and powder bath, newer extensive copper plumbing, newer shake roof, etc. 3-car garage plus ample driveway parking. Enjoy privacy and serenity on over acre of gorgeous lush grounds professionally landscaped. GeoffHamill.com 909.621.0500. (E508)

LIVE OAK CANYON EXPANSIVE VIEWS 4503 BRINEY POINT, LA VERNE Panoramic views of the canyon, valley, mountains, Puddingstone and the LA skyline. Built in 1991, unique Spanish style, single story, 3 bedroom, 3 bath home located in private secluded Live Oak Canyon, surrounded by nature. 1.57 acres. Vaulted wood beamed ceilings, spacious formal dining room, breakfast nook, new stainless steel appliances, fireplace in living room & master bedroom suite. Front courtyard w/fountain, built-in pool. Enjoy the views from the observatory deck, Just 1 mile away from the city, yet so far away. Excellent Claremont Schools. Offered at $898,000. Bernadette Kendall 909-670-1717. (B4503)

PRESTIGIOUS BLAISDELL RANCH HOME $750,000 Coveted Northeast Claremont estate home area near the Claremont foothills, Wilderness Park with hillside trails, Padua Sports Park, and private community Blaisdell Ranch Preserve. Sited on over 1/2 acre park-like grounds on sweeping corner lot. Great open floor plan exudes warmth and comfort, featuring 4 bedrooms & 3 full baths with one bedroom and bath downstairs. Formal Living room with vaulted ceiling and stone fireplace, adjacent formal Dining room, plus Family room with additional stone fireplace. Cheerful Kitchen with island and eating area. Spacious rear yard boasts privacy, patio areas, block wall fencing plus fantastic heated Pool and Spa. www.GeoffHamill.com 909.621.0500. (P960)

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2724 MONTICELLO ROAD, CLAREMONT North of Baseline, located near Thompson Creek Trail. Single story home built in l977 in Rosemount Estates. Features 4 large bedrooms, & 2 baths w/approx. 2282 sq.ft.. Spacious living room/dining area combo w/fireplace. Large family room w/fireplace and vaulted ceilings. Kitchen w/breakfast nook. Individual laundry room. 2-car garage. Lot size 9,514 sq.ft. List Price $585,000. BJ Nichka 909-625-6757. (M2724) COVETED NORTHEAST CLAREMONT LOCALE $525,000 Desirable Chaparral school district near school, park, & shopping. Quality built by Lewis Homes, this immaculate 1-story, approx. 2,135sqft, 4-bedroom home sits on over a quarter acre cul-de-sac lot . Shows bright and airy with light, neutral decor. Extensive wood plantation shutters. Formal entry leads to formal living room and adjacent formal dining room. Kitchen with view window to back yard opens to dining area and family room with vaulted beamed ceiling and fireplace. Tile roof. Indoor laundry room, 3-car garage. Grounds feature extensive patio areas, custom bird aviary, plus grassy yard. www.GeoffHamill.com 909.621.0500. (L851) BEST BUY IN TOWN! 161 WAGNER DRIVE, CLAREMONT NEW LOWER PRICE! Just what youve been looking for! Standard sale. Single story, 3 bdrm, 2 baths with 1700 sq.ft. New flooring and carpet throughout. Dual pane windows and sliders open to the patio and huge back yard. Updated kitchen w/granite counter, cabinetry and new electric cooktop. Great floor plan, large dining area, spacious family room w/brick fireplace. Retiled showers and flooring in baths. Chaparral Elementary and Claremont High. Lot size 10,044 sq.ft. Ready for you to move into. Offered at $439,000. Bernadette Kendall 909-670-1717. 440 WILLAMETTE LANE, CLAREMONT Located in the highly sought after Griswolds Planned Unit Development. Gated community. Fireplace in the living room. Formal dining room. Vaulted ceilings. Kitchen offers abundant storage area and opens to eating area and family room. Downstairs bedroom w/full bath. 2 bedrooms upstairs. Large private backyard. 2-car attached garage. Community pool and spa. BJ Nichka 909625-6754. (W440)

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