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Picture-perfect: Local girls take a realistic look at how the media portrays beauty/PAGE 14
Members of Girl Scout Troop 5364, from left, Madeline Mann, Emily Pocock, Sarah Kuriyama, Bella Hubbard, Candace Coe, Lily Wolf and Courtney Pocock pose with magazine images over their faces as part of a project they call Dont Let the Media Mask Who You Are. The girls cut out photos of idealized but heavily retouched beauty to examine how such images affect the way adolescent girls feel about their looks.
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COURIER photos/Steven Felschundneff Night owls got to see the first total lunar eclipse since December 2011 early Wednesday morning in Claremont. Total lunar eclipses result when the earth is directly between the moon and sun, causing a red glow on the moons surface. If you missed this one, two more lunar eclipses will occur on October 8 of this year and another on April 4, 2015. It is somewhat rare to have so many total eclipses in a row. All will be visible in the United States.
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I loved early readings of The Pokey Little Puppy, Little Golden Book Classic and personal bedtime story staple, with the same love I would find later for Jane Austens Pride and Prejudice. Soaking in the words of others, from Seuss to Stine, I also found my own. My first published piece lies in a flimsy, laminate-covered copy of The Snowmen, adapted by Mrs. Holts kindergarten class. It remains in a prominent place on my bookshelf. The romance blossomed as I declared my intent to be a veritable Lois Lane, shortly after telling my parents of my plans to be chef at the White House. With pen in hand, I turned my newfound calling into a real passionaided by ideas already set into motion from tales of hobbits and the adventures of a boy wizard. Like the trek to Mount Doom, the journey has had its share of setbacks, marked by busing tables and tearing my hair out while refilling salt shakers, asking, for the millionth time, Would you like to add a soup or salad? But then came the big break. After articles and blog posts, internships and freelance gigs, I finally got my chance through an ad for a writer. City reporter at the Claremont COURIER. It was perfect; the place that gave me my academic start would help launch my profession. I was a writer. My first day at the COURIER gave me a taste of the years to come. I journeyed out into the July swelter to cover a heated discussion between two community groups coming together to air their differ-
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But sometimes words fail you. Never a good thing when your profession happens to depend on them and, in fact, those who know me well would hardly categorize me as a woman with nothing to say. Its in these moments I turn to some of my favorite writers, like Tolkien, with words far more eloquent than mine: The journey doesnt end here. Im writing this column because I will be leaving these familial pages and embarking on a new journey at Claremont McKenna, my fathers alma mater, where I will be drawing upon the strengths and passions I now possess because of the COURIER and this community. I am forever indebted to this newspaper family. I love them beyond measure and will miss prancing about the office halls barefoot, working together on deadline to get the latest breaking news on the web and, most of all, the times spent just being us, laughing and sharing in a mutual love for what we do. I love you all, and am the better because of it. And to the Claremont community: I am grateful for your stories, your laughter and your tears and the words of encouragement you have given me along the way (also, I enjoy writing the blotter as much as you enjoy reading it). I am thrilled to remain in the shade of this Claremont canopy as I embark on my exciting new adventure. As I take a leap into uncharted territory I rely on something familiar, my words. Ive written tens of thousands of them during the last three years here, but to close I must simply rely on two. For the Claremont community and my COURIER family: Thank you.
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one hundred and sixth year, number 15
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Mother Nature is busy this spring at Bernard Field Station
he signs of spring sweep across the grounds of The Colleges Bernard Field Station and adjacent north campus property, speckles of yellow and purple stand out in a sea of wildflowers. Charred tree trunks scattered among the mix are the only things that betray a less tranquil scene at the same property just six months earlier.
Following what could have been a devastating fire, burning 17 acres in the Foothill Boulevard sanctuary in September, the local outdoor laboratory is blossoming with new life and fresh opportunities for students and residents alike. In the wake of Earth DayTuesday, April 22the field station family will host a fitting tribute. Families and friends of the BFS are invited to take part in a series of Earth Day tours taking place on Saturday, April 26, providing the community with the chance to see first-hand what the field station is all about.
nvironment is everything, said volunteer coordinator Nancy Hamlett. Today, so many people grow up in urban settings that they have no idea about our native habitat. We want to help the public to understand the local environment and the kind of scientific research that gets done here.
With day and night tours, filled with out-of-the-box activities, Ms. Hamlett and the field station crew hope to add a little spice to their scientific showing. The Harvey Mudd Robotics squad will be on hand to give kids a chance to control a machine built to do underwater bio-monitoring, participants will take part in surveying bats and a telescope will provide for a celestial viewing session. Ms. Hamlett, a talent with the camera who uses her creative eye to capture the beauty of the teeming life at the field station, will be on hand next Saturday to lead locals on a wildflower tour. A variety of new flowers have sprouted after the fire, including a cropping of Distant Phacelia with their purple petals. With the fire having burned away some of the more invasive species, Ms. Hamlett speculates it may have allowed for new flowers, like the
COURIER photos/ Steven Felschundneff Harvey Mudd professor Nancy Hamlett passes by one of the burned-out remnants left by last years fire, which scorched part of the Bernard Field Station. Even though there was little rain this winter, there are many signs of the flora returning to the field station. At left, this lupine is one of many new flowers to bloom at the field station following the blaze.
Phacelia, to sprout. Christopher McDonald, a plant specialist for San Bernardino County, will delve deeper into the effects of the fire and the restoration and conservation of Californias native plants. Other tours include a bird-watching excursion, a family science course and nighttime exploration. The whole family is encouraged to attend. This is the first community outreach program of its kind at the field station, a special event spearheaded by field station director Wallace Meyer. A relative newcomer to Claremont, Mr. Meyer has made it an important part of his mission to make the 33 acres of chained-off property less mysterious to Claremonts masses. I think a lot of people view this land as a lost place, something that could have been used as a park, Mr. Meyer said. Hopefully, we will be able to articulate just how important this land and native environment is. Mr. Meyer admits he grew up in the dark about much of Californias environmental treasures. A native of Redlands, recognized as a biodiversity hotspot in southern California, Mr.
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Earth Day activities

Saturday, April 26
BERNARD FIELD STATION 7 to9 a.m.: Bird-watching tour 8 to 10 a.m.: Fire ecology and southern California plant community tour. 9 to 11 a.m.: Wildflower tour. 9 to 11 a.m.: Family science tour, featuring robotics for bio-monitoring, bird ecology, native plants and pollinators and more. 7:30 to 9 p.m.: Night tour for families, featuring night sky, insects of the night and bat surveys. CLAREMONT VILLAGE 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.: The city of Claremont is holding its own Earth Day extravaganza along Second Street in the Village. Hosted by Sustainable Claremont, the days festivities will include demos, workshops, kids activities, live music and more. For more information, visit www.sustainableclaremont.org.
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Meyer didnt fully appreciate his surroundings until studying them in college. He has now made it a point to participate in public outreachlike National Geographics BioBlitz and the University of Arizonas Insect Festivalto get others excited about the environment around them. As a father himself, he also hopes to inspire the next generation of scientists.
ts important to understand the environment we live and the creatures and plants that inhabit it, Mr. Meyer said. It gives people a greater sense of place.
Mr. Meyer hopes to make the Earth Day tours a yearly community event. Tours take place on Saturday, April 26, starting at 7 a.m. To reserve a spot, contact Mr. Meyer at (909) 398-1751. All participants are encouraged to sign up ahead of time and arrive for their tour at least 5 to 10 minutes early. Closed-toed shoes, long pants, a hat, sunscreen and water are recommended. Everyone will need to sign a waiver of liability and a parent/legal guardian must accompany anyone under 18. For specifics on each tour, visit www.bfs.claremont.edu.
COURIER photo/Steven Felschundneff A laurel sumac that burned in last years fire sprouts new branches from its stump on Wednesday at the Bernard Field Station. The field station will host special tours and activities next Saturday, April 26 in celebration of EarthDay. Beth Hartnett news@claremont-courier.com
Drug take back event

The Claremont Police Department will host its annual Drug Take Back event, collecting unused and expired prescription medications on Saturday, April 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Last year, more than 250 pounds of drugs were collected at this event, which takes place in the lobby of the police department at 570 W. Bonita Ave. For more information, call (909) 399-5411.
Claremont police continue search for sexual assault suspect

Police are still searching for a man who recently sexually assaulted a minor while she was home alone. The incident took place on Friday, March 21 in an undisclosed area of south Claremont. The man gained access to the 12-year-old girls apartment between 10:30 and 11:45 p.m. where police say she was physically and sexually assaulted. There did not appear to be any signs of forced entry into the home and police do not believe the victim knew the man. The release of a computer-generated image of the suspect resulted in thousands of tips sent to Claremont police, who say they are continuing to follow-up on possible leads. Although police believe they have a fingerprint and other evidence to work with, a suspect has not been identified and no arrests have been made. The suspect is described as a Caucasian male about 30 years old, approximately 5 feet 8 or 9 inches, with a medium build, blue eyes and brown hair. He was last seen wearing a colored base-
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ball hat and flannel shirt and was cleanshaven. Any information should be reported to the Claremont Police Departments Detective Bureau at (909) 399-5420 or the on-duty watch commander at (909) 399-5411. Thursday, April 10 Too much spare time on spring break landed three Claremont kids, aged 1214, in trouble on Thursday. A resident in the 100 block of North Cambridge Avenue took a break from cleaning out his garage when he heard a commotion coming from a garage a few doors down. He attributed the noise to three boys, seen running from the home with three skateboard decks and several pairs of skateboard wheels in hand, according to Lieutenant Mike Ciszek. The neighbor got into his truck and followed the boys, who were seen stowing the loot in some bushes nearby. When he informed them he had called the police they began to run, but it was too late. All three juveniles were booked for burglary and released to their parents. Friday, April 11 Police are on the lookout for a man cruising Claremont on a bike with pink handlebars. The womens mountain bike was stolen outside of the Starbucks at Yale Avenue and Second Street on Friday afternoon. The owner had reportedly chained the bike to a rack in front of the coffeehouse, where it was stolen without her noticing just a few feet away. The bike is worth an estimated $500. Saturday, April 12 A womans flight on Foothill Boulevard hardly went unnoticed. Two witnesses watched as Vanessa Romero, a 31-year-old Claremont resident, drove her car down College Avenue and into a center median on Foothill Boulevard around 2 a.m. The impact caused the car to fly approximately 75 feet through the air and into the chain link fence near the entrance to the Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden. When police arrived, the car was empty. Ms. Romero, who did not sustain any injuries in the crash, was seen walking down Foothill a short dis-
tance away. She was arrested for drunk driving. Sunday, April 13 Another Claremont resident had goods stolen from a garage this week. On Sunday afternoon, a homeowner in the 600 block of Sycamore Avenue discovered several items missing from an unlocked car parked inside her garage. It is believed that an unknown person forced entry into the garage sometime the previous evening or morning. An estimated $190 in clothes, personal goods and other miscellaneous items were taken. A report was taken. Monday, April 14 Driving troubles were brought to a new level for Anashia Goldsmith, a 24year-old Los Angeles resident, when she failed to yield to a car heading east on Arrow Highway while making a left onto College Avenue. The cars collided and the other vehicle, with a baby inside, reportedly flipped over. No one was injured other than the at-fault driver, who was treated for a laceration, according to Lt. Ciszek. Ms. Goldsmith, who was found to be driving with a suspended license, was arrested.
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Assemblyman reaches out to promote busy legislative agenda
he state assemblys spring break brought no sign of respite for Assemblyman Chris Holden. If anything, the hiatus helped fuel further activity for the local legislator. He kept up the momentum outside of Sacramento last week with meetings across the 37-mile stretch of the 41st Assembly District, spanning Altadena to Rancho Cucamonga.
Business has remained steady in recent months with the opening of Mr. Holdens second district office location in Claremonts Old School House complex, an effort to be more readily available to constituents of the districts easternmost portion. A full slate of legislative agenda items have also occupied much of the lawmakers time. After movement on several measures relating to the economy, including the 2013 adoption of a bill making the small business loan program easier to COURIER photo/Steven Felschundneff use, Mr. Holden is refocusing efforts on State Assemblyman Chris Holden talks about upcoming legislation during a sit-down with COURIER editorial staff last week. another area of importance stressed on ing the expansion of the Gold Line portunities. his 2012 campaign trail: education. It all relates back to the focus on bol- light rail from Azusa to Claremont We need to put our money back from the list of projects. Proponents for stering the local economy, he insists. where it belongs and support our kids. City sends letter to the extension of the railway argue that We are not leaving the economy Its an important investment, Mr. and jobs behind. Theres an opportunity they werent asking for Measure R Holden said. Its such a clich to say governor urging here to focus on growing our workforce money to fund the project, but wanted they are our future, but they really are. the plan to accurately reflect the fundwith talented young people, if they are WRAM suspension We need to provide the resources to allowed the chance to apply themselves ing gap that needs to be filled. support that statement. The city of Claremont is urging Not all are behind the bill. Several and get the education they need. With that in mind, the assemblyman Governor Jerry Brown to take imMetro Board members have asserted moves forward with legislation geared mediate action to suspend or elimithey were blindsided by the legislaat expanding educational opportunities Staying on track nate costly surcharges being levied hile addressing statewide tion. Mr. Holden, however, says he has for high schoolers. This includes proby Golden State Water Company concerns, Mr. Holden rereached out to LA mayor Eric Garcetti viding high school students with the that it contends are impeding water mains centered on local isand felt positively about their discusopportunity to get a jump-start on vocaconservation efforts in California. sues. Regional transportation needs are sions. tional or college-credit courses. The governors recently-declared at the top of his list, with sights set on He has said on a number of occaThe real goal there is to create opdrought emergency directed Califorportunity, Mr. Holden said during a re- increasing the voice of the San Gabriel sions that he supports regional transnians to implement extraordinary Valley on the La County Metropolitan portation, like the Gold Line, as cent visit to the COURIER. We want water conservation efforts by reducTransportation Authority (MTA). AB valuable and that he really does want to to expose young people to college 1941 pushes for a change in the make sure resources are in place for our ing their water consumption by 20 courses earlier and sort of broaden the project, he said. If I take him at his percent. universe beyond high school. Get them makeup of the MTA Board with two new voting members appointed by the word, and Im prepared to do that, we motivated. The California Public Utilities speaker of the state assembly and senwill hold the bill until next year. Part of this is expanding the amount Commission (CPUC) authorizes inate committee on rules. The Metro In the meantime, the assemblyman of Advanced Placement (AP) vestor-owned utilities to charge their works with other legislators and local coursescollege-level curriculum that Board is currently made up of 13 votcustomers fees, known as the Water officials in continuing to identify the sometimes provides college creditof- ing members: five county supervisors, Rate Adjustment Mechanism the mayor of Los Angeles, three memfunds needed to see the Gold Line to fered at local high schools. Currently, (WRAM), as a way of guaranteeing Claremont realized. an estimated 90 percent of high schools bers appointed by the LA mayor and their rate-of-return when water The Gold Line is a priority for me, throughout the 41st district do not offer four representing other local governing usage falls below budgeted levels. bodies. Mr. Holden said. Its a project that will AP courses or are maxed out in terms In an effort provide some financial I get the fact that the city of LA is employ a lot of people, get cars off the of capacity, Mr. Holden asserted. Asrelief to residents who are working one-third of LA County and therefore road and help reduce the carbon footsembly Bill 1940, introduced in Februshould have a disproportionate amount print. There are a lot of important, valuto reduce water usage, the city has ary, would create a pilot program to of representation, but that doesnt mean able reasons for supporting this submitted a formal request to the offer more AP courses in underreprethat the other two-thirds get relegated transportation project than just moving sented subjects like science, technolgovernor to freeze the surcharge. to crumbs, Mr. Holden said. people from Point A to Point B. ogy, engineering and math for Municipal water providers are not AB 1941 began brewing last year in Mr. Holdens Claremont office is lohigh-performing students in underauthorized to impose WRAM surresponse to Metros plans for Measure cated at 415 W. Foothill Blvd., Suite served communities. charges. The CPUC estimates only R funds, approved by the voters in 124 and can be reached by calling A lot of our young people are scor20 percent of California residents (909) 624-7876. For more on the asing well in their PSAT scores, showing 2008 for critical highway and transreceive their water from a for-profit semblymans current legislation, visit an aptitude for math and science, but do portation projects throughout the company such as Golden State county. http://asmdc.org/members/a41/. not have access to AP courses that Water. Beth Hartnett In July, the Metro board approved allow them to take a hold of those skills news@claremont-courier.com changes to the multi-million dollar and hone their abilities, Mr. Holden transit expenditure plan while excludsaid. We want to give them those op-
They arent called growing pains for nothing

By John Pixley
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es, we support the subway, but dont touch anything, and dont inconvenience us
*** Who remembers the veterinarian office in the Village along the west side of Indian Hill Boulevard? What about the Union Ice Company? I remember taking a kitten to the vet there when I first started living in my own place in Claremont. This was after I graduated from college in 1985. Years before, my family took our pets there. Now, it seems that the vet office, as well as the Union Ice Company, was part of another town, part of another world. It seems weird and impossible that these buildings, lonely and isolated in a barren landscape, were where the busy plaza with the Laemmle Theater is now. Not only that, it seems weird and impossible that the movie theater wasnt always there, and its getting harder to remember that the adjacent Packing House wasnt always a nice destination with cool polished hardwood floors, restaurants, clubs and artist lofts and not just a citrus packing plant left abandoned for many years. This isnt just the case for what was known as Village West and also as the Village Expansion Project and is now just a part of the Village. What about the tall office buildings along the south side of First Street? Who remembers when they werent there? And who remembers when, much more recently, there was pull-in parking along the middle of First Street? I was thinking about this after reading the above quote last month in the Los Angeles Times. More specifically, I was thinking of when the Village Expansion Project was very much a project. This was when there was a dark steel monstrosity rising high up against Indian Hill Boulevard, looming over what was the Village at the time and had been the Village for a long time. Not only was there a growing unsightly visage invading the Village for months on end, there was lots of banging and grinding, as well as plenty of dust and debris. Pardon our dust was an understatement, and saying that it wasnt pleasant is another. But with the plaza and packing house renovation in place, even for not that many years, it is hard to remember all this.
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Again, it seems weird and impossible that this all took place. I would argue that even those opposed to the Village being expanded would agree. I dont remember the office buildings on First Street being built, but I bet it was a mess. Like a bad dream. Then there are The Colleges, which have, it seems, different construction sites every year. There are areas of the campuses that I hardly recognize. Dont worry. A subway isnt being built under Claremont. This isnt even a bad dreamalthough it would be pretty cool to have a subway stop or two in Claremont hooking us up to Los Angeles. Nevertheless, the quote from Metropolitan Transportation Authority Dave Sotero refers to how most people are reacting to the long-awaited Purple Line extension under Wilshire Boulevard in LA, but it rings oh-sotrue here far from the big city. Although it is planned to end at the Veterans Affairs campus near UCLA and not be the once envisioned and ballyhooed subway to the sea, almost everybody is looking forward to it. It will ease traffic and pollution, but people sure dont want to put up with the mess involvedstreets torn up and some buildings razedin building it. They, quite literally, cant wait for it. As the Times story headlined Nightmare scenario? explained, there has been lots of complaining about debris and displacement but mostly noise, especially at night. A Sleepless in Miracle Mile petition decries noise that would condemn thousands of residents to nine years of living hell. Some people now look out their windows at sound walls. And this is before a tunnel has been bored, a station has been built, a track has been laid, with only the most preliminary work being done. I had to laugh when, a few days after this article appeared, there was another article from someone near the ongoing lane project on the 405 freeway saying, essentially, join the club.
This was also more or less the message from the Los Angeles Police Commission Executive Director Richard Tefank: This is all about balance, about recognizing that a project has to be built and will be built, and that the nighttime work reduces the inconvenience of the time it takes to be built. It is also all about balance when it comes to the wilderness park here. The park is cherished and popular, called one of Claremonts greatest assets, but for the people living near the park it has been something of a nightmare. The nearby residents arent having to put up with buildings being built or with the yells of construction workers and the beep-beep of backing trucksfar from itbut they are having to deal with major change. They dont like all the people who are now parking in the area when using the park. More specifically, they dont like it that the park-users arent parking in the right area (a parking lot that charges a fee to pay for the $365,000 lot), but are parking along their streets. There are also concerns about too many people using the park. Park use is estimated to have risen from 30,000 to 300,000 people annually since 2006. People are concerned about left-behind water bottles and other litter, long dog leashes, hikers wearing headphones unaware of approaching cyclists and the high fire danger. This is supposed to be a wilderness area, left in its natural state, after all. But the parking looks to be the biggest problem, with one local resident, Lynn Hartman, saying, Its car after car after car. Its become a huge issue. I dont want to say force people to use the park, but I want to know how we are going to address this. I may have said this before, but its crazy that the city didnt address this long ago, when there was vote for the purchase of the park land, when it was said that the park would be a great asset for all to enjoy. Did the city not think that many, if not all, would want to enjoy the park? The city, surprised as it is, is now working on a sixfigure master plan for the park, facilitated by MGI Consulting, specializing in recreational areas and based in Berkeley, which, by the way, is where the wonderful Nimitz Trail in Tilden Park is. Then again, that trail is far, far from a neighborhood.
Those must be carbon-based life forms.
Wilderness park master plan committee selection
Dear Editor: A statement by Ludd Trozpek in his letter to the COURIER published April 11 needs correcting. In reference to Dean McHenrys criticism of the composition of the Wilderness Park Master Plan Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), Mr. Trozpek asserts that the Claremont Wildlands Conservancy (CWC) ...was doubtless instrumental in the discussions leading to the establishment of this process and committee. It is true that the conservancy has actively advocated for the development of a master plan for the wilderness park and is cooperating with the city, the consultants and the citizens of Clare-
mont to help make it a success. However, the CWC had no hand in the establishment of the TAC or in the determination of its membership. If it had, the committee would have included a more balanced representation of community members, park visitors, nature educators, environmentalists, business owners and immediate neighbors rather than being so disproportionately weighted toward the latter.
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The economy of movement in winter weeks, gives way to action. Kathy Anderson
Haiku submissions should reflect upon life or events in Claremont. Please email entries to editor@claremont-courier.com.
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Dear Editor: We greatly appreciated the fine description and pictures that you published
of our Fabulous, Frivolous Follies held at Mt. San Antonio Gardens last week. A large number of the senior citizens who make up our retirement community took part in the show, and many of the participants were in their 80s or 90s. No matter what their age, they all enjoyed displaying their light-hearted humor, and having a tongue-in-cheek laugh at themselves while they entertained their friends and relatives. Its that kind of humor and sharing in worthwhile activities that keep us oldsters happy and healthy and enjoying our lives. Stuart Oskamp
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GOVERNING OURSELVES
Agendas for city meetings are available at www.ci.claremont.ca.us Monday, April 21 Tree Committee Council Chamber, 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 22 City Council Council Chamber, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 23 Architectural Commission Council Chamber, 7 p.m. Thursday, April 24 Traffic & Transportation Commission Council Chamber, 7 p.m.
Sustainability Committee applications currently being accepted

Claremonts Sustainability Committee is seeking new membership. Claremont residents interested in taking a more active role in the citys decision-making process are encouraged to apply. The Sustainability Committee was established to provide oversight of the Sustainable City Plan by reviewing annual grade cards and making recommendations on the scope and timing of updates to the plan. Applications should be filed with the city clerk by 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 1. Information is available at city hall, 207 Harvard Ave., and on the citys websiteat www.ci.claremont.ca.us. For more information, call (909) 399-5461 or (909) 399-5463.
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p.m. as part of the Claremont Senior Programs After Work series. The presentation is free, open to the public and takes place at the Garner House, located at 840 N. Indian Hill Blvd. in Memorial Park. Ms. Wheatcroft will give an account of her travels in southern India, from Chennai to Fort Cochin. She will share her adventurous and colorful stories. After Work is a series of informational lectures and social mixers held throughout the community for persons still in the work force, new to or enjoying retirement. For more information or to register, contact the Claremont Senior Program at (909) 399-5488 or visit www.claremontrec.com.
Barnum. His theme was chosen by the Independence Day Committee from more than 40 entries submitted by kindergarten through sixth grade students in Claremont. Not only does Pierce win naming rights, but he will also receive tickets to this years fireworks show, a special place in the parade and will lead the flag salute at the official flag raising. The 2014 Independence Day Committee invites residents and nonprofit organizations to join Pierce in the celebration with a booth at this years festival or an entry in the parade. Booth and table fees range from $25 to $125. Applications are due Thursday, May 1. There is no fee to enter into the parade. Entry applications are due by June 5. For more information, visit www.claremont4th.org or call the city of Claremont at (909) 399-5490.
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Wheatcroft to share India travel tales

Claremont resident and artist Jan Wheatcroft will present India Travelogue on Tuesday, April 22 at 5:30
Pierce Barnum named theme winner

Claremont is gearing up for a Fun Fabulous 4th celebration, courtesy of Sumer Elementary third grader Pierce
Make Claremont the coolest city

by Freeman Allen
he California Air Resources Board created the CoolCalifornia City Challenge to get as many people as possible to cut back on energy use and support Californias greenhouse gas reduction goals.
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mileage compare with the averages in the area. Claremont could get $30,000 or more for community sustainability projects. So please go to coolclimate.berkeley.edu/challenge and click on register. Its easy from there. In 2006, the California legislature passed and Governor Schwarzenegger signed AB 32, the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006, which set the 2020 greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal into law. It directed the California Air Resources Board to begin developing discrete early actions to reduce greenhouse gases while also preparing a scoping plan to identify how best to reach the 2020 limit. This CoolCalifornia City Challenge is part of that plan. It is supported by the Air Resources Board, administered by researchers at the CoolClimate Division of the University of California's Renewable and Appropriate Energy Laboratory and funded through part-
Ten cities are participating, including Claremont. $50,000 will be divided among them based on the number of people (households) that sign up by the end of Mayabout $20 for each. Residents who register will be invited to earn points by reporting gas and electricity usage, and miles driven. Participants will be invited to take a survey and share ideas about saving energy. Theres at least another $50,000 in prizes to be awarded when the challenge ends on August 31. The city with the most points will be crowned The Coolest California City, with lots of publicity and an awards ceremony in Sacramento. So far, Riverside leads in the challenge that started on April 1, but Claremont is second and coming up fast. Its fun to participate and see how Claremonts energy use and
nership with the Energy Upgrade California initiative. The International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) just released a report that documents the seriousness and certainty of climate change and its impactmuch more strongly than they have in the past. Aggressive worldwide action in the next decade is essential if global warming is to be held within the present two degrees Centigrade target. With AB 32, California is doing its part. Claremont is a leader among California cities with our Sustainable City Plan and the great success of programs like CHERP to make homes more energy-efficient and comfortable. CHERP started here and is being adopted in other cities throughout California. Please sign up with the CoolCalifornia City Challenge at coolclimate.berkeley.edu/challenge. Claremont will appreciate your help! Claremont could be the Coolest City. Demystifying Sustainability is a project of Sustainable Claremont (sustainableclaremont.org), email address info@sustainableclaremont.org, follow them on Facebook at facebook.com/sustainableclaremont, on Twitter #GreenClaremont.
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Screening of Academy Award-winning film 20 Feet From Stardom

A screening of the 2014 Academy Award-winning film 20 Feet from Stardom will be followed by a discussion with four of the films stars on Tuesday, April 29 at 7 p.m. in Rose Hills Theatre (Smith Campus Center, 170 E. Sixth St., Claremont). The film, directed by Morgan Neville, captures the behind-the-scenes lives of back-up singers who have been working literally 20 feet behind the biggest names of the music industry, from Stevie Wonder to Mick Jagger. Winner of the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature, 20 Feet from Stardom grew out of producer and music industry executive Gil Friesens desire to learn more about the lives of backup singers. The movie boasts a large cast, ranging from rather unknown background singers to the biggest names on stage. After the screening, four of the singers featured in the film will come together in a panel to further discuss the movie and their personal experiences, including singer Claudia Lennear, who has worked with Tina Turner, Humble Pie, Mick Jagger and others. The Waters Family trio members Orin, Maxine and Julia will also join the panel. They have been a part of over 260 gold and more than 100 platinum albums and have worked with high-profile figures such as Neil Dia-
mond and Michael Jackson. Most notably, the trio sang background for Michael Jacksons Thriller and the soundtrack of the Disney movie The Lion King. This panel of four highly-regarded backup vocal singers will also delight the audience with a few songs, accompanied by Caleb Quaye, a rock guitarist and a studio musician who has played with the greatest artists of the 1960s and 1970s, such as Elton John and Paul McCartney. This event is sponsored by the Offices of International Initiatives and Communications and the departments of Africana studies, English and media studies.
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Founded in 1905 to support the arts in Claremont, The Rembrandt Club sponsors monthly lectures and teas, trips to area museums and collections and a variety of other events. The club also supports students and the Pomona College Museum of Art. Pomona College President David Oxtoby will give remarks at the celebration. After a century as an art center, Rembrandt Hall will be repurposed, as a new Studio Art Hall is under construction on the east end of campus and will open in the fall of 2014. Rembrandt Hall is located at 135 E. Bonita Ave., Claremont. For information, contact Donald Pattison by email at donald.pattison@pomona.edu or by calling (909) 621-8430.
and their ancestral curse. A murder occurs and, with help of a police inspector, the group attempts to solve the crime. Tickets for the show, which is set for Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., are $10 at the door. You can get them now on Claremont High Schools ASB webstore for $9. For more information, call the Claremont High School Theatre at (909) 6249053, ext. 30463.
Hop over to Memorial Park tomorrow

The citys annual Spring Celebration takes place tomorrow, Saturday, April 19, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Memorial Park, 840 N. Indian Hill Blvd. The city of Claremont and the Claremont Rotary Club co host the celebration, which features free childrens entertainment and activities including a candy hunt that starts at 10:30 a.m. This event is for ages 12 and under. For more information, contact (909) 399-5490 or www.ci.claremont.ca.us.
Rembrandt Hall marks its first century

Pomona Colleges Rembrandt Hall the first building devoted to the visual arts in the Pomona Valleyis turning 100 years old. The Myron Hunt-designed building has incubated noteworthy artistic talent that has had global impact, including Pomona College alumni Helen Pashgian, Mowry Baden, James Turrell, Peter Shelton and Chris Burden. The college is marking the anniversary on Tuesday, April 22 at 3:30 p.m. by honoring The Rembrandt Club, the principal initiator and funder of the building that was completed in 1914.
A knight-time event: CHS presents madcap murder mystery

Claremont High School Theatre will present A Dark and Stormy Knight, a murder mystery spoof, on Thursday, April 24 through Saturday, April 26 at the Don F. Fruechte Theatre for the Performing Arts. Written by Kemuel DeMoville, the thrilling mystery follows a tour group of Americans, led by Becky Hagswater, that gets lost in the Upper Highlands of Scotland. After their tour bus breaks down, the group seeks refuge in an ancient castle, where they meet the Peasantjabber family. There, they learn of the familys past
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Jim Ayers, a longtime resident of Claremont, died of a massive stroke in Colorado on April 14, 2014. He was a member of the Claremont High School Class of 1973. No service information was available.
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CHS softball unable to hold off late Ayala surge
laremont Highs softball team almost claimed victory at Cahuilla Park Wednesday. With the Wolfpack ahead, 6-4, and Ayala High School down to their last out in the seventh inning, junior pitcher Rosalie Keirns was focused on getting the last out.
But with one pop from the bat, the Bulldogs got the ball past freshman shortstop Katie Kempton, allowing two runs for a 6-6 tie, and stretching the game into extra innings. Further mishaps allowed the Bulldogs to win the game 8-6 in the ninth inning. We need to execute better, Keirns said. We cant be afraid to do well. After two quick outs made by Keirns and a pop fly caught by junior catcher Brittany Attaway, it seemed the Wolfpack might be able to regain momentum when they went up to bat in the bottom of the eighth inning. Senior second baseman Kiana Moreno battled it out with numerous foul balls, but Moreno remained alive and was able to get junior outfielder Chloe Amarilla to home plate. After the Bulldogs scored three runs, making it 4-1 in the top of the fourth, Moreno was determined to get Kempton home from third base. One hard hit towards center field had the Bulldogs scrambling. Kempton ran in, bringing the score to 4-2. Then Keirns hit a grounder past third base, and another successful hit was made by senior outfielder Anise Avalos. What sparked the Wolfpack surge was Morenos slide at home plate, just past Bulldog senior catcher Taylar Bryne. Solid hits by Avalos and Attaway propelled the Wolfpacks onslaught until they had a more comfortable lead at the end of the fourth inning, 6-4.
Park, Keirns said her team is determined to qualify for CIF. We need to have our mindset saying, I will do well. I want to be in this position, Keirns said. Tennis continues strong play against tough opponents The Wolfpack overpowered Charter Oak High School Tuesday at Claremont High School, 17-1. This was followed by another competitive win against the Huskies Wednesday at South Hills High School where it came down to the singles, 76-72. In Wednesdays game, the doubles teams were tied at 9-9, but the Wolfpack prevailed by four games after all scores were tallied, according to Head Coach Clint Rees. Sophomore Andrew Leahy made a strong impact for the Wolfpack, earning a total individual result of 18-1. The Wolfpack will face the Chino Hills Huskies on April 22, 3:30 p.m., at Claremont High School. Golf team gets another league win at Marshall Canyon Claremont Highs golf team won against Wilson High School, 191-222, Tuesday at Marshall Canyon. The Wolfpack is tied for second in the Sierra League with a 6-2 record, according to Head Coach Terrance Lynch. With the Wolfpack triosophomore Ben Whitham, 36, senior Avery Hernandez, 37 and junior Jonathan Yoo, 37are continuing their strong play, they are now set to compete against Ayala High School April 24 at the Los Serranos Country Club in Chino Hills. The time is still being determined. CHS baseball cant keep pace with strong hitting Ayala Wolfpack baseball lost against a talented Ayala High School team, 9-4, on Wednesday at Claremont High School. After managing only five hits compared to the Bulldogs 15, Claremont was unable to turn the game around in the seventh inning when the Bulldogs scored four runs to put the game away. Claremont started strong in the third, leading 3-0, and then earned a run in the fourth, making it 4-2. But Ayala kept the pressure on in the late innings for the win. Head Coach Geoff Ranney said the Pack tried to pick themselves up, but Ayala put too much pressure on them. It was a back-and-forth moment in the middle of the game, Ranney said. I think now the team understands what it takes mentally to finish in the late innings. The Wolfpack hopes to make a comeback Friday against Ayala at their stadium at 3:30 p.m. CHS now holds a 2-4 record within the Sierra League and a 314 record overall. Alex Forbess
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COURIER photos/Steven Felschundneff Claremont High School shortstop Katie Kempton jumps over Ayala base runner Sara Ketelsleger after getting the out at second base on Wednesday during Varsity softball action at Cahuilla Park in Claremont. The two teams were tied after the regulation seven innings, but the Bulldogs scored twice in the ninth to win 8-6.
Claremont High School pitcher Rosalie Keirns winds up as the Pack faces off against Ayala on Wednesday at CHS. Both teams demonstrated good pitching during the Sierra League game, but the Bulldogs pulled off the extra inning victory 8-6.
A hit like that lights up the tone for everyone, Moreno said. It was a great chain reaction. However, neither Moreno nor the Wolfpack were able to add any runs in the eighth inning. Scenarios like theseincluding having nine runners on base in the first three inningsrequired better execution with runners in scoring position, according to Head Coach Vincent Hernandez. I think the girls are starting to understand their position in the team but the one thing they need to work on is executing when we have runners on (base), Hernandez said. That would have been a different game. Despite some defensive mishaps, whether it was missed dives or the ball landing on open field, the Wolfpack had fans gasping in excitement while watching Kempton and sophomore first baseman Jamie Woodward turn a double play. Amarilla made the first run for the Wolfpack in the first inning. The Wolfpack now has an overall record of 6-7-1. While they prepare for their next game against South Hills High School Friday at 3:30 p.m., at Cahuilla
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CGU fetes Kingsley, Kate Tufts award winners
passionate love for poetry was the order of the day on Thursday, April 10 when the Claremont Graduate University presented the 2014 Kingsley and Kate Tufts Poetry Awards.
The annual Kingsley Tufts award, which is awarded to a mid-career poet who has not yet reached the pinnacle of their success and carries a $100,000 purse, was awarded to Afaa Michael Weaver. The prize comes on the heels of the release of Mr. Weavers 12th book of poetry, The Government of Nature. It explores the trauma of his childhood, including sexual abuse, and employs a cartography and thematic structure drawn from Chinese spiritualism. Mr. Weavers work is influenced by his study of Daoism, his longtime practice of tai chi and time spent in a Chinese monastery, among other experiences. He keeps writing because he is compelled to do so, and because he feels poetry has an intrinsic value. Poetry does matter, he said. I think its an influential force in the national conscience. The Kate Tufts award is aimed at providing emotional and financial encouragement to a writer whose first book of poetry shows genuine promise. Yona Harvey, author of Hemming the Water, received the 2014 Kate Tufts award as well as a $10,000 prize. Being a Kate Tufts winner is a remarkable honor, Ms. Harvey said. What a gift, she said. You just have to have faith
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COURIER photo/Steven Felschudneff Claremont Graduate University has selected Afaa Michael Weaver as the winner of the $100,000 Kingsley Tufts Poetry Award for his book The Government of Nature. The celebrated poet and academic is also a true success story, having been a factory worker while building his writing career.
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that you will rise to the occasion. And you keep working. Coincidentally, the two poets share some significant history. Mr. Weaver is one of the founding faculty members at the Cave Canem organization, which strives to cultivate the success of African American poets. Ms. Harvey was a student at his first Cave Canem retreat. Reunited for the Tufts awards, the two poets spent last Thursday immersed in the world of words. First, they joined a panel to explore questions about the writing process and their personal journeys as poets. Then, at 5 p.m., they joined a crowd gathered in Scripps Colleges Balch Auditorium to be presented with accolades and, of course, those helpful checks. Mr. Weaver, a professor at Simmons College in Boston, hopes to use his money to clear his teaching schedule a bit, allowing for more writing and greater balance. Ms. Harvey plans to attend a poetry retreat in rural Pennsylvania. Each poet has already encountered a heightened level of recognition in the nearly month-long interval since they were officially named Tufts winners. Claremont Graduate University has also received unheard-of recognition, with the awarding of the prestigious prize covered in media outlets ranging from the Los Angeles Times to the Baltimore Sun and from MSN news to NPR. During the award ceremony, Mr. Weaver and Ms. Harvey took to the podium to read selections from their books. Their poems, which were simultaneously biographical and universaland which exuded a notable musicalityreceived hushed attention followed by fervent applause.
COURIER photo/Steven Felschudneff The Kate Tufts Discovery Award winner for 2014 is Yona Harvey and her book Hemming the Water. The Kate Tufts award is given to a poets first published work in recognition of great promise for future work.
After the ceremony, Mr. Weaver and Ms. Harvey convened at the CGU Presidents House, which carries a distinct New Orleans flair. The celebration continued with attendees mingling in the darkening evening. Guests enjoyed a salmon dinner, wine and a piece of rich chocolate cake. The poets had little time to enjoy
the confection, because they were asked to read some more during dessert. Visit www.claremont-courier.com for full profiles of theTufts winners.
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COURIER photo/Steven Felschundneff Girl Scout Bella Hubbard hides behind a magazine photo as she poses for a photographer on Tuesday at Sycamore Elementary School. The photo shoot was part of a leadership project undertaken by Girl Scout Troop 5364 called Dont Let the Media Mask Who You Are, which examined how retouched images of models affect the way girls feel about their appearance.
Girl Scouts embrace self-esteem instead of false beauty
t isnt easy being a girl. Everywhere a girl looksfrom the TV screen to the magazine rackshe encounters images of women who seem to have achieved unattainable levels of physical perfection.
Most are unaware of how many representations of female beauty are false. In ad after ad and spread after spread, models are altered and airbrushed until their eyes sparkle, their skin is clearer, their teeth whiter, their cheekbones are more defined and their bodies are thinner. Speaking of a recent Dior campaign, in which her cheekbones were hollowed and her body chiseled, Hunger Games actress Jennifer Lawrence was blunt. That doesnt look like me at all! Of course, its Photo-
shop. People dont look like that. Often the digital transformation is even more dramatic. In one infamous advertisement for Ralph Lauren jeans, a model was slimmed until her head appeared wider than her waist. Think theres nothing wrong with a little show business illusion? Think again. Many girls are discouraged by picture-perfect media images or, worse, inspired to go to unhealthy lengths to achieve a similar look. According to a recent study, 53 percent of American
girls are unhappy with their bodies by age 13. That number increases to 78 percent by the time they reach 17. Shrinking self-esteem is the polar opposite of the Girl Scouts aim of building girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place. Focusing on the goal of fostering confidence, the local Girl Scout Troop 5364, whose members are 12 and 13, has undertaken a media literacy project. The purpose of their project, dubbed Dont Let the Media Mask Who You Are, was to emphasize the fakeness of the
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The girls chat while waiting for the second half of their photo shoot on Tuesday at Memorial Park. After discarding the magazine images, the girls changed into clothes they prefer to wear and brought an object representing an activity that makes them feel good.
COURIER photos/Steven Felschundneff Photographer and Sycamore parent Lara Jenkins works with Girl Scout Courtney Pocock as part of the body image project on Tuesday at Memorial Park in Claremont. After taking photos with daunting magazine images, the girls moved to the park to make more personal and positive photos. At left, after taking the masked images with the magazine photos the scouts crumpled the clippings and trampled them. PICTURE PERFECT/continued from previous page
depiction of women in media and acknowledge that it makes girls feel bad. On Tuesday, the seven members of the troopmany of whom have scouted together for yearsposed in front of a brick handball wall on the Sycamore school blacktop. The girls used pictures of flawlessly gorgeous women, ripped from the pages of magazines, to obscure their faces while a photographer snapped pictures. In other photographs, the magazine page was held lower to showcase the girls uncomfortable demeanor. Seventh grader Emily Pocock admitted that altered photographs create expectations that make her feel selfconscious: You have to have perfect hair, perfect eyes, a perfect nose, be thin. But not too skinny, or theyll call you anorexic, added fellow troop member Bella Hubbard. Emily posed with a retouched photograph of Ms. Lawrence obscuring her face, while Bella masked herself with an image of a brunette with chiseled cheeks, preternaturally shiny hair and large, pouting lips. Along with Sumner teacher Tina Mann, Kimberly Jackson-Pocock serves as co-leader of the troop. It includes two of her daughters, Emily and her sixth grade sister Courtney. Ms. Jackson-Pocock believes that the marketing of female perfection to an increasingly younger audience
is psychologically motivated; as long as girls and women are dissatisfied with their appearance, they are likely to spring for a product to help fix their looks. I think its inevitable, Ms. Jackson-Pocock said of the ill effects of the media onslaught. All we can do is try to counter it with these kinds of projects. Troop member Sarah Kuriyama has witnessed the kind of self-loathing that can result when a girl compares herself unfavorably to an impossible ideal. I have a friend thats like that, she said. She struggles with her weight a little bit, but I think shes fine the way she is. Sarahs mom, Sharon Gotowho makes it a point to avoid bringing beauty and celebrity magazines into her housesaid she is glad her daughter is participating in the media literacy project. You see the pressure on girls, even though you try to provide a safe home environment, she said. This is the perfect time to do this, because you really see it coming on in middle school. Sycamore photographer Lara Jenkins was on hand to snap shots of the girls masked by stunning models and actresses. As the mother of a 12-year-old stepdaughter and a one-year-old daughter, Ms. Jenkins feels girls need to be inoculated with education and confidence to hold on to their self-esteem. Everything is Photoshopped to ridiculous proportions, she said.
Ms. Jenkins tries to be positive about her own selfimage in order to model healthy behaviors for her daughters. She goes to Weight Watchers, but emphasizes that her desire to lose some weight is not about being skinny. Its about being healthy. After the initial lesson in media falseness, the girls headed over to Memorial Park for a photo shoot that reflected their authentic selves. They put on an outfit that made them feel great and grabbed an artifact that made them feel happy and proud. They then posed at the parks most popular climbing tree. Sarah has taken violin lessons since she was 4 and plays with both the El Roble Orchestra and the Intermezzo CYMO Orchestra. She proudly lifted her violin for her feel-good portrait. Lily Wolf carried a book full of drawings, including an evocative portrait of a serene-looking woman. She is largely self-taught, Lily said, but she sometimes watches YouTube tutorials to help further her craft. Two girls held soccer balls and another hoisted a volleyball. And as the photographer turned her lens on Bella, the girl held up a copy of her latest page-turner, The Book Thief. I really love to read, she said. Say your friends are all busy, and you cant talk to people. You always have a book with you. It lets you go into a separate world and imagine all kinds of things.
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COURIER photos/Jenelle Rensch Casa de Salsa bartender Ramon Aguirre serves up some margaritas and tequila shots at A Taste of Claremont on Saturday.
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he crowds gathered at the Claremont Consortium last weekend to sample a smorgasbord of selections at this years 15th annual Taste of Claremont celebration.
The variety didnt disappoint. Hundreds of decadent food and drink items awaited hungry patrons, with options spanning Claremonts vast culinary landscape. But while the delicious assortment certainly lends the Taste its flair, its what goes on behind the booths that give this event its unique flavor. The Claremont Rotary, giving back to the local community since 1929, is at the helm of this distinctive food fair, which has dished out local goods for the past 15 years. A signature event for the club, Taste of Claremont has grown significantly in size and scope
since its inception. The food and drink are only a sampling of what makes the event enticing. With the funds raised, Rotarians will help provide for local programs like Best Bet education grants, Bikes for Kids and community college Scholarships, along with international causes like End Polio Now, Corazon Build and Water Wells. The money will also contribute to an array of other fundraising events the Rotary will host throughout the coming year. Though Rotarians are still tallying up this years total, early estimates are promising with more than $50,000 expected, according to incoming president Tim Harrison. In its earliest years, A Taste of Claremont was no more than a meet-and-greet where new Rotarians
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Rotarian Zoe TeBeau volunteers at this years A Taste of Claremont disbursing raffle tickets. For $20, guests could have an arms length of tickets.
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could socialize while enjoying wine and cheese. In those days it was held in a more intimate venue, at the Seaver House. The yearly gathering soon outgrew the venue, however, so the Rotarians relocated to Cahuilla Park, where the event would be held for many years. In 2012, realtor Bernadette Kendall began her term as the Taste of Claremonts chairperson. Her first executive decision was to find a new location, one that wasnt so vulnerable to the elements. For nine months she searched high and low, reaching out to fellow Rotarians and friends at The Colleges, and at long last found their new location, the Claremont Consortium. The Consortium has proved the perfect
locale as the celebration has continued to boom. Its no longer just about the wine and cheese, though vendors like The Cheese Cave and The Packing House Wine Merchants certainly provide. The event now features live music, a silent auction, an art show, raffle prizes and, of course, lots and lots of food and drinks. Such a massive undertaking means months of planning, hundreds of volunteers and years of experience, just to name a few key ingredients. It all starts with the event team, led this year by Roger House, who is quick to dish out credit where its due. A Taste of Claremont is not a one man band but the product of the donation of talent, labor and funds of our entire club membership, he said. With his team in place, Mr. House began the yearlong process of organizing, preparing and executing all of the details that go into this gigantic event. With each year the event grows, and this year was no different. Mr. House says that through increased outreach and enhanced marketing, this years Taste was bigger than ever. One integral member of the team is Celeste Martin of College Escrow, named public relations chair and raffle coordinator. She was in charge of securing all of the raffle prizes, including two sparkling Movado watches donated by Ben Bridge. An iPad Air and Galaxy tablet were also donated, to the delight of many in attendance, along with a host of other prizes. All of this is even more impressive given that Ms. Martin is new to the post, having taken over for former chair Tobie Medina. Its a lot of hard work but its worth it, she said. Whats better than giving back? Volunteers spent multiple days setting up and preparing for the big day. Vendors arrived early to set up their wares, including Curt Dale, there to represent Dale Bros. Brewery along with his brother Andy, a Claremont Rotarian. Generous merchants are the backbone of the event, Ms. Kendall noted. This doesnt happen without the vendors, wineries, breweries and restaurants, she said. Without them there is no A Taste of Claremont. Along with the vendors, many others have helped A Taste of Claremont flourish. Patricia Wade and Diana Dykstra, owners one of the oldest orange groves in Claremont, donate their oranges every year as part of the celebrations centerpieces. These decorations are then sold for $5, raising even more for Rotarys charitable projects. Claremont High Schools Interact Club helped pick the oranges and take part in the event preparation. This years event was a true team effort. Disaster hit early this year when Rotary Club president Anita Hughes fell sick. In true form, the Rotarians railed, with each former president serving for one month until Ms. Hughes was back on her feet. Its been a very special year, Ms. Hughes said. We really have an awesome group of people.
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SPRING FARM FESTIVAL One of the Pomona College Organic Farms biggest events of the semester during the transition to the most productive growing time of the year. There will be wood-fired pizza, live music and Renaissance Faire-style activities like tarot readings, face painting and wandering minstrels. Fresh produce right from the organic farm will be available. 4 p.m. Pomona College Organic Farm, 130 Amherst Ave., Claremont. CONCERT Pomona College Choir, Orchestra and Friends perform on Friday, April 18 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, April 20 at 3 p.m. Under the direction of Eric Lindholm, the Pomona College Orchestra, the Pomona College Choir conducted by Donna M. Di Grazia, the Redlands University Chapel Choir, conducted by Nicholle Andrews, and tenor soloist Theo Lebow will perform Berliozs Grande Messe des mortes. Pomona Colleges Bridges Hall of Music, 150 E. Fourth St., Claremont. Contact (909) 607-2671 or concerts@pomona.edu or visit music.pomona.edu.
SPRING CELEBRATION Free community event featuring a petting zoo, magician, crafts, egg hunt and more. The egg hunt for children 12 and under will begin at 10:30 a.m. Parents are encouraged to enjoy the hunt from the sidelines. Join Kiwanis for their pancake breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m., $5 per person. Memorial Park, 840 N. Indian Hill Blvd., Claremont. (909) 399-5490. FARM VOLUNTEER HOURS All ages and skill levels are welcome to assist with work on the organic farm. There will be staff on hand to direct a work project, and volunteers are welcome to take home produce. 10 a.m. to noon. Pomona College Organic Farm, located at 130 Amherst Ave., Claremont. Contact (909) 607-8341 or farm@pomona.edu or visit farm.pomona.edu.
LECTURE George Roberts, founding partner of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. (KKR); Britt Harris, CIO of The Teacher Retirement System of Texas. Noon to 1 p.m. Marian Miner Cook Athenaeum, 385 E. Eighth St., Claremont. (909) 621-8244.
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Conte and Nancy Treser-Osgood will speak about new opportunities and challenges. Buffet lunch at 11:30 a.m. for $12 or dessert and coffee for $6. The University Club meets Tuesdays at the Hughes Community Center, 1700 Danbury Rd., Claremont. 100-YEAR CELEBRATION Pomona Colleges Rembrandt Hallthe first building devoted to the visual arts in the Pomona Valleyis turning 100 years old. The Myron Hunt-designed building has incubated noteworthy artistic talent that has had global impact, including Pomona College alumni Helen Pash9-DAY CALENDAR continues on the next page
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LIVE JAZZ performance on the Blue Fin patio at 2 p.m. 665 E. Foothill Blvd., Claremont. (909) 946-1398.
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gian, Mowry Baden, James Turrell, Peter Shelton and Chris Burden. The college is marking the anniversary by honoring The Rembrandt Club, the principal initiator and funder of the building that was completed in 1914. Founded in 1905 to support the arts in Claremont, The Rembrandt Club sponsors monthly lectures and teas, trips to area museums and collections and a variety of other events. The club also supports students and the Pomona College Museum of Art. Pomona College President David Oxtoby will give remarks at the celebration. After a century as an art center, Rembrandt Hall will be repurposed, as a new studio art hall is under construction on the east end of campus and will open in the fall of 2014. The ceremony celebrating The Rembrandt Clubs support over the last 100 years will be held on Tuesday, April 22 at 3:30 p.m. at Rembrandt Hall (135 E. Bonita Ave.). For more information, contact Donald Pattison at donald.pattison@pomona.edu or (909) 621-8430. INDIA TRAVELOGUE Jan Wheatcroft will share slides and her account of her travels in southern India, from Chennai to Fort Cochin. This event is part of the After Work series of informational lectures and social mixers in the community. 5:30 p.m. The Garner House, 840 N. Indian Hill Blvd., Claremont. Register by calling (909) 399-5488. COMPUTER CLUB Tips & Tricks led by Harland Anderson, Lee Austin and Pat Jones, who will discuss safe mode, cut and paste and the mouse. The Claremont Senior Computer Club meets on Tuesday evenings at the Hughes Community Center at 1700 Danbury Rd. Meetings begin at 7:30 p.m., but are open for social time at 7 p.m. Newcomers are always welcome. Find more information on their website at cscclub.org. SPRING CONCERT The Musicians Club of Pomona Valley will present its spring concert at 7:30 p.m. at the Claremont United Methodist Church, 211 W. Foothill Blvd., Claremont. To open the program, cellist Jackson Wilson will offer compositions by Bach and Max Bruch with Helen Young at the piano. Also featured are pianist Deborah Erftenbeck, playing Haim Alexanders Six Israeli Dances; and Jacqueline Stong, oboe, Jo Ann Haycraft, piano and Barbara Von Slomski, viola, performing Schilflieder (Songs of the Reeds) by German composer August Klughardt. There is no admission charge, however, contributions to the John Child Walker Memorial Competition for young musicians are appreciated.
ENA H. THOMPSON LECTURE Slavery in Detroit: A Black and Native Story with Tiya Miles (University of Michigan). Her research and creative interests include African American and Native American interrelated and comparative 19th-century histories; black, native, and US womens histories; and African American and Native American womens literature. She was awarded a 2011 MacArthur Foundation Fellowship and is the founder of ECO Girls, an environmental and cultural organization for girls in urban southeast Michigan. 4:15 p.m. Pomona Colleges Rose Hills Theatre in the Smith Campus Center, located at 170 E. Sixth St., Claremont. april.mayes@pomona.edu.
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hat contest at 4:45 p.m.; prizes will be awarded. Music will be provided by Don Brennan and there will be photo ops. 4 to 6 p.m. Free and open to the public. Claremont Place, 120 W. San Jose Ave., Claremont. (909) 447-5259. WINE TASTING Vom Fass, Regal Wines, The Cheese Cave and The Chocolate Angel have teamed up to present a wine, cheese and chocolate event. 7 to 9 p.m. $20 per person. Must be over 21 years old to attend. Space is limited to 25 people. Tickets will be on sale at Vom Fass Claremont or by calling the shop at (909) 399-0256. UKULELE LESSONS Teens are invited to learn how to play the ukulele with Ken Frawley from 4 to 5 p.m. Participants will receive instruction on how to use a ukulele, four to five different chords and six songs to play. Free and open to the public. Seating is limited. Claremont Library, 208 N. Harvard Ave., Claremont. (909) 621-4902 or visit colapublib.org.
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LECTURE Michael McFaul, United States ambassador to Russia (2012-2014), professor of political science at Stanford University, co-author of Transitions to Democracy: A Comparative Perspective (2013) and co-editor of Promoting Democracy and the Rule of Law: American and European Strategies (2013): Does the End of the Post Cold War Era Mean a Return to the Cold War Era? 6:45 to 8 p.m. Marian Miner Cook Athenaeum, 385 E. Eighth St., Claremont. (909) 621-8244. ALUMNI IN THE ARTS This lunchtime panel will feature four Claremont Colleges alumni who are currently working in the arts: Pamela Mays McDonald (Pomona 77), founder and CEO of Cultural Cross Currents, an arts consulting firm; Rose Portillo (Pomona 75), artistic director of About Productions; Camille Schenkkan (Scripps06), educational programs manager at Center Theatre Group; and Arielle Julia Brown (Pomona 12), a theater director, writer and activist who was recently featured in American Theatre Magazine. Noon. Pomona College Seaver Theatre, 122, located at 300 E. Bonita Ave., Claremont. Contact (909) 607-4385 or joyce.lu@pomona.edu.
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FARM STAND Produce from the Pomona College Organic Farm will be available for purchase. 4 to 5:30 p.m. Pomona Colleges Smith Campus Center Courtyard, 170 E. Sixth St., Claremont. Contact (909) 607-8341 or farm@pomona.edu. LECTURE Red Dawn: The Power and Peril of Chinese Capitalism in Africa. Sociologist Ching Kwan Lee (UCLA) will give a lecture based on data collected on Chinese investments in Zambia in the past five years. He will examine the mechanisms, imperatives and limits of Chinese power. 7:15 p.m., Pomona Colleges Rose Hills Theatre in the Smith Campus Center, 170 E. Sixth St., Claremont. Contact (909) 607-8035 or kayo.yoshikawa@pomona.edu.
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Claremont. Contact (909) 607-2671 or concerts@pomona.edu.
FREE CONCERT Scripps Colleges Levitt on the Lawn presents Blame Sally, a San Francisco folk-rock quartet that combines acoustic textures with Americana harmonies. Dinner is available on the lawn. Claremont Colleges students, faculty and staff may use their meal cards; all others may purchase dinner for $9 or bring a picnic. 5:30 to 7 p.m. Scripps Colleges Bowling Green, 1030 Columbia Ave., Claremont. (909) 6079372 or scrippscollege.edu/publicevents. SENIOR RECITAL Flutist Anatolia Evarkiou-Kaku 14 (flute) will perform music by Bach, Reinecke, Saint-Sans and Sancan at 8 p.m. Pomona Colleges Bridges Hall of Music, 150 E. Fourth St.,
ments are included. $30 in advance or $35 at the door. Tickets are available at various businesses in Claremont. For more information, call (909) 6245781 or (909) 920-9438. EARTH DAY Helping 2 Protect Our FARM VOLUNTEER HOURS All Environment event features demos, ages and skill levels are welcome to as- workshops, kids' activities, live music, sist with work on the organic farm. solar boats and more located along SecThere will be staff on hand to direct a ond Street in the Claremont Village. Prework project and volunteers are wel- sented by the city of Claremont, come to take home produce. 10 a.m. to Sustainable Claremont and Interfaith noon. Pomona College Organic Farm, Sustainability Council. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 130 Amherst Ave., Claremont. Contact TEEN GAME DAY Teens are in(909) 607-8341 or farm@pomona.edu vited to the Claremont Library to or visit farm.pomona.edu. play MLB 09: The Show or board ENTERTAINING IN STYLE A games with friends. This event is for tour of three Claremont homes will grades 8 through 12 and is free to atbenefit Childrens Fund. Saturday and tend. 2 p.m. Claremont Public LiSunday, April 26 and 27, from 10 a.m. brary, 208 N. Harvard Ave., to 4 p.m. Complimentary refresh- Claremont. (909) 621-4902.
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BRIDGES AUDITORIUM: 450 N. College Way, Pomona College. Box-office hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (909) 607-1139. Purchase tickets online; choose seats at pomona.edu/bridges. April 26 through 27: Inland Pacific Ballet presents Beauty and the Beast. Saturday, April 6 at 1 and 7 p.m. and Sunday, April 13 at 1 p.m. Tickets range from $22 to $40. Visit ipballet.org. BRIDGES HALL OF MUSIC: Pomona College, 150 E. Fourth St., Claremont. (909) 607-2671. Friday, April 18 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, April 20 at 3 p.m.: Pomona College Choir, University of Redlands Chapel Singers and Pomona College Orchestra. Friday, April 25: Senior recital featuring Anatolia Evarkiou-Kaku on flute. Music by Bach, Reinecke, Saint-Sans and Sancan. Sunday, April 27: Songs and Spirituals featuring Gwendolyn Lytle (soprano), Gayle Blankenburg (piano) and Joti Rockwell (mandolin). Music by Britten, Medina and Rorem. 3 p.m. CANDLELIGHT PAVILION: 455 W. Foothill Blvd., Claremont. Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening shows: dinner at 6 p.m., performance at 8:15 p.m.; Sunday evening shows: dinner at 5 p.m., performance at 7:15 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday matinees: lunch at 11 a.m., performance at 12:45 p.m. (909) 626-1254, ext.1 or candlelightpavilion.com. Through April 27: Crazy For You. Perfect for the entire family, blending the classic Gershwin standards with a new theatrical vision from Broadway powerhitter Susan Stroman. A classic mix of music, laughter, dancing, sentiment and showmanship are what the great American musical is all about. Featuring the songs Someone to Watch Over Me, Embraceable You, They Cant Take That Away from Me and the show-stopping I Got Rhythm. DRINKWARD RECITAL HALL: 320 E. Foothill Blvd., Claremont at Harvey Mudd College. Saturday, April 26: MicroFest, southern Californias festival of music. Between the Keys featuring the Harvey Mudd College American Gamelan. 8 p.m. LYMAN HALL: Thatcher Music Building, 340 N. College Ave., Claremont. Saturday, April 26: Junior recital featuring Nick Browne (cello) and Hannah Wayment-Steele (piano). Music by Bartk, Faur and Kodaly. 8 p.m. Monday, April 28: Pomona College Afro-Cuban Drumming Ensemble conducted by Joe Addington. Music of the polytheistic Santeria religion and Cubas rumba style. 8:15 p.m. Wednesday, April 30: Pomona College Sea Chanty and Maritime Music Ensemble directed by Gibb Schreffler. Songs and chanties from the age of sailing ships. 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 6 and Wednesday, May 7: Students recitals. 7 p.m.
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57 UNDERGROUND: 300-C S. Thomas St., Pomona Arts Colony. Friday through Sunday, noon to 4 p.m.; second and last Saturdays, noon to 9 p.m. 57 Underground features contemporary works by member and guest artists. (909) 397-0218. Through April 26: 57 Underground presents two solo shows, Flow, gestural abstractions by Karen Duckles, and BreakThrough, spiritually inspired textural paintings by Lisa Brugger. AMOCA MUSEUM: 399 N. Garey Ave., Pomona. 865-3146. Wednesday through Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. General admission is $7, students and seniors admission is $5 and members and children 12 and under may enter for free. Visit amoca.org or call (909) 865-3146. Through June 1: Kilnopening.edu 2014: California Ceramic Academia, a biennial exhibition featuring ceramic work from California college/university professors and students throughout California. The exhibit focuses on the influence of the professor and idealism of the student, together creating the next era of ceramic fine art. The exhibition also acts as a fundraiser to support both the artists and AMOCAs ceramic educational programs. Everything in the exhibit is for sale. Lecture: Speaker and featured artist Tanya Batura will give a talk on Saturday, May 10 at 7 p.m. Through June 1: Jamie Bardsley creates small folds of clay with palm prints and assembles them into a largescale installation. Sitting on the floor crossed legged for hours at a time, I would pound out little pieces of clay and then fold them into the palm of my hand. These folds are made from various porcelain clay bodies, each with a slightly different hue. The memory of the clay reveals the lines from my hand and records the making of each intimate piece, Jaimie Bardsley. The folds have become a driving force for Jamie Bardsley and play an integral part in his creations. Through June 1: Organized by Tony Huntley, Professor of Biology and Marine Science at Saddleback College, Big Fish Small Pot exhibition features teapots selected by juror,
Guangzhen Po Zhou, who is a ceramic artist, writer, curator, a member of the International Academy of Ceramics. AMOCA only serves as the host venue for the exhibition. Through June 1: Emerging Artists: High School Exhibition. In this second annual exhibition, AMOCA invited over 400 high schools in Southern California to participate. High Schools from San Diego to Santa Barbara have sent ceramic pieces by their star students to be exhibited in a museum show. Emerging Artists gives high school students a rare opportunity to interact with college level artists and professors in an effort to inspire further careers in ceramics. Saturday, May 24: Free Family Day featuring tours, hands-on activities for kids and demonstrations for guests of all ages. Plus a Tribute to Betty Davenport Ford: Animal Wall Hangings. 1 to 4 p.m. BUDDHAMOUSE EMPORIUM: 134 Yale Ave., Claremont. Open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. buddhamouse.com. (909) 626-3322. Through April 30: Tear it up and make it Art mixed media and textured pieces. The mixed media art by artist Elizabeth Jewell Butterfield is a reflection of her passion for a multitude of carefully chosen and unusual objects. The variety of materials she selects might include anything from found or discarded treasures to beautiful handmade papers with a tasteful mix of her own personal photography incorporated. CLAREMONT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ART GALLERY: 205 Yale Ave., Claremont Chamber of Commerce. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (909) 398-1060. Through April 30: The Retrospective Art of Jerry Owens: 1968 to 2014. CLAREMONT FORUM GALLERY: 586 W. First St. in the Packing House. Tuesday through Thursday, noon to 7 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, noon to 9 p.m.; and Sunday, noon to 7 p.m. (909) 626-3066. Through April 30: The World of Jack L. Morris, Pelican Bay State Prison, an exhibition of the artwork, poetry and letters of Morris, who has been incarcerated since 1978 in Pelican Bay. THE COLONY AT LOFT 204: 532 W. First St., #204, Claremont Packing House. Open Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Extended hours on the first Friday of the month for
Image courtesy of The Colony at Loft 204 Photography by Chelsea Knight is on exhibition through April 30 at The Colony at Loft 204 in the Claremont Packing House.
Claremont Art Walk until 9 p.m., with live music at 8 p.m. Visit loft204.com. Email info@loft204.com for information about purchasing monthly wall space for artwork display or to inquire about event rental of gallery space. Call Vicki at (626) 224-7915 or (626) 963-4238 for one-on-one art instruction for junior high and high school age students. Through April 30: Portraits in Youth, a spring photography collection by Chelsea Knight. This exhibition features portraits of women in verdant settings with accents of flowers, all shot in natural light. Ms. Knight, a 25-year-old photographer from San Dimas, recently graduated from the University of La Verne with a degree in English and minored in photography. In her work, she explores themes of beauty and its decay, ranging from creative portraits to macabre digital art pieces. GALERIA DE PROLAS: 532 W. First St. #211, Claremont Packing House. Open by appointment. Tuesdays: Tribe Tuesday, an open studio session for artists to share the space and work on their pieces. Open to artists of all levels from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Space is limited to 10 people per session. Call (909) 236-1562 or visit facebook.com/galeriadeperolas. Through April 30: 50/50 50 pieces under $50. PEGGY PHELPS GALLERY & EAST GALLERY: Claremont Grad-
uate University, 251 E. Tenth St., Claremont. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (909) 621-8071. Through April 18: Sanctuary In a Strange Land MFA exhibition by Deborah Correa. Through April 18: Labor MFA thesis show by Vera Bauluz. PETTERSON MUSEUM OF INTERCULTURAL ART: 730 Plymouth Rd., Pilgrim Place. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m. Contains collections of international fine art, folk art and material culture from 10,000 BCE to the present, contributed by Pilgrim Place residents and community friends, covering every continent. (909) 399-5544. Through April 30: A Long Time Ago, in a Kingdom Far AwayChina Before the Ming. Inaugurating a yearlong series of exhibits highlighting Chinese history and culture, the Petterson Museum will be showing 150 pieces from its collections of ancient artifacts dating from the Shang Dynasty (1700-1027 BCE) to the Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368). This is the first time in the history of the museum that these ceramic, stone and metal objects will all be on display at the same time. Supplementing these will be ink rubbings from early Han dynasty ancestral shrines (206 BCE220 CE) as well as later Nestorian Christian sites from the Tang Dynasty (618-906 CE). SQUARE i GALLERY: 110 Harvard Ave., Claremont. Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., or by appointment. Square i is an annex of the Artist Trait Gallery. Exhibits rotate approximately every six weeks. Call (909) 621-9091 or email info@squareigallery.com. Through April 30: Larry Whites art career has spanned nearly 45 years. Although primarily known as a craftsman working with Sam Maloof for 27 years, hes also exhibited work in other media, including ceramic sculpture, drawing, painting and mixed media. He has taught at two California universities and held summer classes at Anderson Ranch Art Center in Snowmass Village, Colorado. Since retiring from Sam Maloof Woodworker, Inc. in Alta Loma, he maintains a ceramic studio in The Packing Plant, Pomona and a mixed media studio in Desert Hot Springs. Hes exhibited his work nationally and is found in both private and public collections.
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CASA DE SALSA: 415 W. Foothill Blvd. This is a restaurant that offers weekly live entertainment. (909) 445-1200. Thursdays: Michael Ryan and Friends. 6 to 9 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays: Romantic guitarist Vicente Victoria. 5 p.m. Sundays: Mariachi San Pedro. Brunch. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. EUREKA CLAREMONT: 580 W. First St., Claremont. Open from 11 a.m. to midnight Sunday through Thursday; closes at 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday. Hoppy Hour daily from 2 to 6 p.m. (909) 445-8875. Mondays: Local Mondays featuring $3 Dale Bros. Brewery pints. Tuesdays: 50 percent off all wines by the glass. Wednesdays: Steal-the-Glass craft beer of the week. Meet the brewer first Wednesday of every month. Thursday, April 24: All Titos Vodka drinks $2 off and Eureka Thursday Night Music Black Bear & The Cheyenne Autumn Band. THE FOLK MUSIC CENTER: 220 Yale Ave., Claremont Village. Open mic night, the last Sunday of every month. Sign-up begins at 6 p.m.; performances run from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Admission is $1. Info: (909) 624-2928 or folkmusiccenter.com. Friday, April 25: Singer/songwriter, three-time Grammy nominee Peter Cases music spans a number of genres, including folk, blues and rock. Raised in Buffalo, New York, Mr. Case came to the Bay area in 1973 and worked as a street musician and played in the seminal power pop group The Nerves, before moving to Los Angeles to form the Plimsouls, landing a deal with Geffen Records. $20. 7:30 p.m. FLAPPERS COMEDY: 540 W. First St., Claremont Packing House. 18+. Show times: Friday at 8 and 10 p.m., Saturday at 7 and 9:30 p.m. and Sunday at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door. Friday, April 18: Kevin Shea from Comedy Central. 7 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday, April 19: Kevin Shea from Comedy Central. 7 and 9:30 p.m. Sunday, April 20: Landmark Claremont Easter Services at 9 a.m. Two Milk Minimum at 4:30 p.m. and Silly Sundays Open Mic/Auditions at 9 p.m. Thursday, April 24: First Timer Funnies with Jay
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Image courtesy of the Folk Music Center Singer/songwriter Peter Case will perform at the Folk Music Center in Claremont on Friday, April 25.
Davis. 8 p.m. Friday, April 25: Shang as seen on STARZ. 7 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday, April 26: Shang as seen on STARZ. 7 and 9:30 p.m. GELENCSER HOUSE CONCERTS: gelencser houseconcerts.com. Directions given upon reservation, (909) 596-1266 or singfolk@yahoo.com. Saturday, May 10: Tribute artist Jim Curry, whose voice was heard in the CBS-TV movie Take Me Home: The John Denver Story, has performed Denvers music in sold out shows throughout the country and has emerged as the top performer of his legacy of hits. Suggested donation is $15. 7:30 p.m. HIP KITTY JAZZ & FONDUE: 502 W. First St., Claremont Packing House. Tuesday through Sunday, 5:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Live jazz every night. Admission: Two-drink minimum. Info: (909) 447-6700 or hipkittyjazz.com. Friday, April 18: Hobo Jazz (jazz). 8 p.m. $5 cover charge. Saturday, April 19: The Tim Gill All-Stars (big band). 8 p.m. $5 cover charge. Sunday, April 20: Solid Ray Woods (jazz). 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 22: Jetpacks and Laser Guns (alternative/electronic). 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 23: Open Jam Night with The Lounge Trio (jam). 8 p.m. Thursday, April 24: Smooth Hound Smith (jazz). 7 p.m. Friday, April 25: The Buzz Jumpers (jump blues/rockabilly). 8 p.m. $5 cover charge. Saturday, April 26: The Kid and Nic Show (oldies). 8 p.m. $5 cover charge. THE PRESS RESTAURANT: 129 Harvard Ave.,
Crossword by Myles Mellor. Puzzle #259 Across
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Claremont Village. Thursday through Saturday until 2 a.m. Live DJ every Thursday at 11 p.m. 21 and over after 9 p.m. Standing room only after 9:30 p.m. No cover. (909) 625-4808. Friday, April 18: Dont Kick Jimmy (rock/progessive). 10 p.m. Saturday, April 19: Jetpacks and Laser Guns (indie/synth). 10 p.m. Sunday, April 20: Closed. Tuesday, April 22: King Trivia Night. 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 23: Wine Wednesday with music by Joe Atman at 9:30 p.m. Thursday, April 24: The New Blue Sun Trio (jazz) at 8:30 p.m. and DJ Sharp at 11 p.m. Friday, April 25: Ryan Seward Group (soul/jazz). 10 p.m. Saturday, April 26: The Uncalled For (garage band/Brit beat). 10 p.m. PIANO PIANO: 555 W. Foothill Blvd., Claremont. Live dueling piano show times: Wednesday and Thursday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. 21 and over. $5 cover charge on Fridays and Saturdays after 8 p.m. (no cover charge with student ID). (909) 547-4266. Tuesdays: Taco Tuesday with $1 tacos, $2 Coronas and $3 margaritas. Rock the mic or jam with the band. Wednesdays: Rockstar Karaoke. Rock the mic or jam with the band. $2 Bud Lights and $4 Vodka Rockstars. 9 p.m. WALTERS RESTAURANT: 310 Yale Ave., Claremont. VIP and fire pit lounge open from 7 to 10 p.m. Happy hour specials are only valid in the bar and lounge areas. (909) 767-2255. Margarita Mondays: $5 margaritas, $5 house wine, $5 Jacaranda Rye, $5 Tandoori chicken wings. Tequila Tuesdays: $5 house tequila, $5 house wine, $5 Double Dude IPA and $5 nachos. Whiskey Wednesdays: $5 whiskey, $5 house wine, $5 Dale Bros. Black Beer and $5 bruschetta. Thirsty Thursdays: $5 beers, half off wine bottles and appetizers (not specials). Finest Fridays: $5 house vodka, $5 house wine, $5 Claremont Craft Double Dude IPA, $5 Walters Honey Blonde, $5 Dale Bros. Pomona Queen, $5 nachos and $7 classic burger and fries. Saturdays and Sundays: $4 bloody Marys, $4 mimosas, $5 fireball shots, $5 Afghan fries and $5 Stone Pale Ale, all day and night.
38. Modest 41. "To thine own ___ be true" 42. Word with biscuit or dog 43. Footless 44. Touch up 46. Cylindrical and tapering 47. Claremont's ___ Center for Religious Activities 51. Bring up 52. Kind of recording 58. W. African coastal country 59. Within reach 63. "Mi chiamano Mimi," e.g. 64. Obstreperous 65. Perchance 66. ___ meridiem 67. Clay pigeon game 2. "Beg pardon ..." 3. Refuse 4. Song and dance 5. Longer 6. Mister ____, comic strip 7. What makes Shrek shriek? 8. Spelling test 9. Dummkopf 10. Copy machine 11. Twig used in wickerwork 12. Right, in a way 13. Binds tightly, on a ship 15. Bag thickness 20. Jet __ 22. Improvement 23. Cash register output 24. Vehicle with caterpillar treads 25. Defiance 26. Decorative molding 27. Bakery item 28. Warm clothing item 29. It would, for short 30. Characters used in printing to indicate a cross reference or footnote 35. Heckle 36. Bug 37. Gawk 39. Bottled (up) 40. "Leggo, you big ___!" 45. Prestigious sch. near Boston 47. Silver or gold 48. Indian numbering system (unit) 49. Patronage 50. Bring up 53. Fishing aid 54. Vertebrates' class 55. Shenanigan 56. Bassoon's cousin 57. Collagist's need 59. Grp. dealing with cases 60. Pro's opposite 61. One-two punch 62. Shakespearean suffix
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Welcome to another edition of Claremont Kids!
Springtime
word search
allergies baby baseball bees birds bloom bunny butterfly chick Easter basket flower green ladybug new leaves picnic
This month, we are celebrating this most lovely of seasons with a springtime word search, Easter jokes and eggs to color. Do you like our creative egg designs? Each of them was drawn by a different COURIER staff member. Two items in our kids pages will introduce you to some pretty special Claremont kids. The first of these is our brand-new Book Nook feature, in which Chaparral sixth grader Eden Yu reviews a book she borrowed from A Shop Called Quest in Claremont. Calling all ponies and bronies! The book in question is My Little Pony: Pony Tales Volume 1. The second is a profile on fifth grader Sophia Lewis, who launched an anti-bullying campaign at Sumner Elementary School that is spreading kindness and respect like wildfire. We think youll really enjoy Claremont Kids. What are you waiting for? Hop to it!
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As a believer in the mantra adopt, dont shop, Emily Schuck, Claremont resident and PhD student at The Claremont Colleges, began her search for a new furry friend on the Burbank Animal Shelters website. It was there a tabby named Cookie caught her eye. Ms. Schuck was reluctant to adopt just one cat because at the time she and her partner both had full-time jobs, and she wanted two feline friends so they could keep each other company. Upon arriving at Cookies foster home, they found out that Cookie had a sister. Her name was Cupcake. It was, like a feline Romeo and Juliet, love at first sight. When they arrived home, they were reinitiated into catdom as Jade and Echo. Jade has the personality of a small child, crooning for treats and waiting for drinks at the faucet. In her free time, you will find her on top of a bookshelf or on the top shelf of the closet. Echo, on the other hand, has a fierce personality. She enjoys wrestling and long snoozes on pillows, and is not always kind to strangers if they seem to pose a threat to her precious human. Holly came into Ms. Schucks life about two years later when the animal-lover was attempting to pay it forward by being a foster mom. She initially kept Holly at her Claremont apartment for a week to socialize her. When she was returned to the local cat adoption agency, which operates at Unleashed on Foothill Boulevard, Holly was unreceptive to playing with the other kittens. Ms. Schuck took her back into foster care for an additional week, after which a friend committed to adopting her. Two days after the adoption, Ms. Schucks friend realized she had an allergy and could not keep her. Holly returned to Ms. Schucks foster care with purring and nuzzling. After a second adoption attempt that did not succeed either, Ms. Schuck decided Holly had picked hernot the other way aroundand ascended up the ontological chain of being to crazy cat lady. She relates her experience with Holly to that of William S. Burroughs, author of The Cat Inside, with his cat Ruski: I remember [her] giving the special little squeaks I never heard from another catnuzzling and purringtelling me [she] wanted to be my cat. Holly, as the youngest cat, plays her role of bratty little sister well with Echo and Jade, pouncing on them and tormenting them, not always getting away without a swipe or a growl. Echo, Holly and Jade help to remind us that all cats want forever homes. And to quote Burroughs again, It often happens that a barn cat becomes a house cat. And that is what every barn cat, every street cat wants. I find this desperate attempt to win a human protector deeply moving.
Do you know an animal that needs a round of a-paws? Send a photo of your pet to kids@claremont-courier.com along with five sentences about why he or she is special, and your favorite critter might just make the pages of the newspaper.
Decide to make an impact

Sumner 5th grader Sophia Lewis talked to her teacher and principal, telling them she wanted to start an anti-bullying campaign.
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Sophia calls her effort to end bullying Stand Tall after a book about a really tall kid who learns to be proud of his differences.
Get your message out there

Sophia worked with classmates to make antibullying posters. Then she talked to students about how mean words can sting, what motivates bullies and how kids can work to stop hurtful words and actions from tearing others down. She hopes to hold an assembly next.
Watch your message spread

Sophia has made a difference at her school and you can too.
How to
wipe out BULLYING
Earlier in the year, she noticed her younger brother was being teased at the school lunch table. Sophia stepped in to defend him, and it got her thinking about the issue of bullying. She approached her teacher, Jason Remedios, and told him she wanted to create a campaign educating students about how to treat one another with respect. Mr. Remedios was impressed with her idea and suggested she speak with Sumner Principal Kristen Robinson. The administrator helped the 10-year-old get focused and get started. She had a visiona very clear picture in mind of what she wanted to do. I told her to put it on paper, Ms. Robinson shared. Sophia called her campaign Stand Tall after a book of the same name. In Joan Bauers Stand Tall, 12year-old Sam is the tallest kid at his school. Six-foot3 and still growing, his classmates call him Tree for his unusual height. Despite the taunting, Sam ultimately learns to be proud of who he is. At first, Sophia expected her Stand Tall campaign to only last a week. She got 15 classmates to stay after school and help her create posters encouraging students to treat their peers nicely. Then, she talked to several first through third grade classes about how bullyingwhether it comes in the form of mean words or physical violence or intimidationis never okay. The teachers raved about how amazing it was, Ms. Robinson shared. Sophia was so well-composed. Mr. Remedios said it takes a lot of courage to speak out, but Sophia wasnt scared to be in front of a large audience. In fact, shes hoping to create a presentation for upper graders next. I kind of like being in front of people, she said. Fighting the good fight to stop bullying comes naturally to Sophia, because the emphasis at her home is on kindness. There are enough bullies out there, Sophias mother Vivian said. We are peace ambassadors. Thats what I teach in the home. Bullies have a way of finding the one thing that a kid feels self-conscious about and then making fun of them for it. Holding on to your composure and confidence in the face of meanness involves a bit of compassion for the bully, Sophia noted. Sometimes they are being bullied themselves or something is going on at home, she said. At Sumner, 6th graders are encouraged to be leaders at the school. Inspired by Sophias campaign, a number of them have now started an Anti-Bullying Association (ABA). The club uses the catchphrase, I stood tall (and made a bully small). They meet once a week to brainstorm ways to spread the message. For instance, they are hoping to make Stand Tall wristbands and T-shirts. They also engage in teambuilding excersises, skits and lessons encouraging healthy kidto-kid communication. The ABA comes at a good time for the school, which this year experienced an incident of cyber-bullying. (Cyber-bullying is when someone posts hurtful comments about another person on social-media sites like Facebook and Instagram). Our school is already very character sensitive, especially because of our partnership with Danbury, Ms. Robinson said, referring to the adjoining school whose students have various special needs. What I like about Sophias campaign is that it didnt come from an adult, it came from a kid. Sophias campaign may be going viral, but she intends to keep up her own efforts combating bullying. Im going to continue doing this next year and as I get into middle school. Definitely.
Sarah Torribio storribio@claremont-courier.com
COURIER photo/Steven Felschundneff
hen Sumner fifth grader Sophia Lewis sees a problem, she wants to fix it.
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Leave an impression
The Claremont Library invites school-age children to tap into their artistic sides with a workshop called Leaf Rubbings & Stamp Art & More, set for tomorrow, Saturday, April 19, from 2 to 3 p.m. Participants will learn how to use a variety of leaves, crayons, stamps and watercolors to make beautiful collages, bookmarks and a pop-up 3D greeting card. Sign-ups are required. Please inquire at the Children's Information Desk. The library is located at 208 N. Harvard Ave. in Claremont.
However you like your eggs served, its hard to decide which is more fun, getting creative while decorating them or enjoying a good old-fashioned Easter egg hunt.
Fun fact: Americans

consume over 16 million jelly beans on Easter, enough to circle the globe three times over.
News Bites
Easter Island: a-head of its time
In the 2011 animated movie Hop, the Easter Bunny makes his headquarters on Easter Island. Actually, the small Polynesian island is known more for its ancient monuments than for the production of chocolate bunnies. Easter Island got its name because the Dutch explorer Jacob Roggeveen and his crew landed there on Easter Sunday in 1722. There, they discovered some 887 giant statues carved from volcanic stone. They were created by the ancient Rapa Nui, which is what the islands native inhabitants call themselves. Known as moai, the statues are believed to be the living faces of ancestors and range on average from 18 to 23 feet tall. They have elongated, rectangular heads with protruding brows, large noses and pursed lips. Exactly how they were made and transported remains a mystery, kind of like where the Easter Bunny actually lives!
Flickr photo by midiman
Egg-cellent idea
For most of the year, when someone mentions eggs we think of a breakfast food. Come spring, however, something more festive comes to mind: Easter eggs. Using eggs, which are associated with new life, as a symbol of spring dates back before Christianity. In ancient Persia, eggs were painted during springtime as part of Nowruz, the Zoroastrian new year. Thousands of years later, the tradition of coloring and eating boiled eggs during the Persian New Year continues in Middle Eastern countries like Iran. Most people who celebrate Easter with an eggstravaganza pride themselves on tinting eggs in a rainbow of colors: the yellow of sunshine, the green of new grass, the blue of bluebird eggs and the pinks and purples of springtime flowers. In the Orthodox and Eastern Catholic Churches, however, Easter eggs are dyed red to represent the blood Christ is said to have shed on the cross.
Q. What do you call a rabbit with fleas? Q. Why is it easy for baby chicks to talk? Q: Why cant eggs be comedians? Q: Why did the Easter eggs race to the Easter basket? Q: What did the rabbit say to the carrot? Q: Where do eggs go on vacation? Q: What's the Easter Bunny's favorite sport? A. Basket-ball! A. Easter Island! A. It's been nice gnawing you! A. They were dye-ing to get in. A. Because theyd crack each other up. A. Because talk is CHEEP. A. Bugs Bunny.
Flickr photo by Nicolas de Camaret
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COLORINGACTIVITY: Color away on these eggs designed by COURIERstaffers. Draw your own design on the empty egg on the right.
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Knock, knock on wood

Knock, knock. Whos there? Esther. Esther who? Esther Bunny. Knock, knock. Whos there? Arthur. Arthur who? Arthur any more eggs to decorate? Knock, knock. Whos there? Howard. Howard who? Howard you like a chocolate bunny? Knock, knock. Whos there? Police. Police who? Police hurry up and decorate your eggs. Knock, knock. Whos there? Wendy. Wendy who? Wendy Easter Bunny coming? Knock, knock. Whos there? Sherwood. Sherwood who? Sherwood like to have an Easter outfit like yours. Knock, knock. Whos there? Turner. Turner who? Turner round so I can see your bunny tail. Knock, knock. Whos there? Justin. Justin who? Justin time to do the Bunny Hop.
Book Nook
My Little Pony: Pony Tales Vol. 1
hink My Little Pony is too childish? Well, think again! Pony Tales, the first of two volumes, is a great read for all ages. It doesnt matter if youre 3 years old or 95, youre going to enjoy it.
This comic book/graphic novel is filled with brilliant designs, colorful pictures and extraordinary stories. Some ponies go on a mission to hunt down a bizarre squash monster, and another pony helps save a clowns career! You can read these short stories just for laughs or for their deep morals. One teaches us that you are never too old for your passion. Another story is about a pony who sacrifices everything for all her friends and family to defeat an invincible enemy. My Little Pony is structured around caring for your friends and family, while some funny moments are added in. All in all, this is a bright, family-fun book that people of all ages will love! My Little Pony: Pony Tales Volume 1 is available for $19.99 at A Shop Called Quest, located at 101 N. Indian Hill Blvd. in Claremont. For information, call (909) 624-1829.
Review by Claremont Kids correspondent Eden Yu, a 6th grader at Chaparral Elementary School
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ESTATE sale: Saturday, April 19. Antiques and fine art. 685 Sebastopol St., Claremont.
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Full-time staff city reporter opening
The Claremont COURIER, a 4500 paid circulation weekly community newspaper in Claremont, California, has an opening for a key reporting position covering city government, local news, police and some feature writing. The COURIER also produces 12 special sections a year on a variety of subjects ranging from health to the holidays. We are very active online with a website that is updated daily, thousands of Facebook followers, Twitter, Instagram and our ever-popular email newsletter. Qualified candidates need to live within a 30 mile radius of Claremont (located 35 miles east of Los Angeles), be a self-starter who can manage a beat, be able to work in a team atmosphere, meet deadlines, have a passion for accuracy and have a unique yet concise writing style. College graduates are preferred with a minimum of 1-2 years news writing experience. The COURIER is an important voice in the Claremont community, so your writing will make a difference. Salary is based on experience with full benefits including health care, dental, paid vacation and sick days. If interested, please send an email only with a cover letter, writing samples and resume to: Kathryn Dunn editor@claremont-courier.com No phone calls or drop-ins, please.
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RENTALS
Condo For Rent
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House For Rent

THREE bedrooms, two bathrooms. Fireplace. Community center, pool and spa. One-car garage, plus one. $1850. Euclid Management BRE#00933411. 909-981-4131. FOR rent: Three bedroom, two bathroom house. Remodeled inside and out. RV parking. Large yard with three patios. Block walls. $2000 monthly, $1500 deposit. 909-625-6115.
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2004 Toyota Camry LE. Excellent condition, only 47,000 miles. Dark red. $8750 or best offer. 909-455-2723.
Education
THE path to your dream job begins with a college degree. Education Quarters offers a free colege matching service. Call 1-800-348-8192. (Cal-SCAN) ADMINISTRATIVE assistant trainees needed! Get Microsoft certified now! No experience needed! SC Train gets you trained and ready to work! High school diploma/GED and PC needed! 1888-325-5168. (Cal-SCAN)
Garage Sales
Friday, April 25. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 523 Clark Ave. Clothing, household items, indoor/outdoor furniture, camping equipment, linens, jewelry and more.
EMPLOYMENT
Help Wanted
TRUCK drivers, obtain Class ACDL in two-and-a-half weeks. Company sponsored training. Also hiring recent truck school graduates, experienced drivers. Must be 21 or older. Call 866275-2349. (Cal-SCAN) ATTENTION drivers! Quality home time! Average $1000 weekly. Up to 50 CPM.BCBS, 401k, pet and rider programs. orientation sign-on bonus. CDL-A required. 877-2588782. ad-drivers.com. (CalSCAN) EARN $500 a day. Insurance agents needed. Leads, no cold calls. Commissions paid daily. Lifetime renewals. Complete training. Health/dental insurance. Life insurance license required. Call, 1-888713-6020. (Cal-SCAN)
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A BARN and house full of antiques, furniture and smalls. Refinishing too! 909-593-1846. La Verne. kensoldenoddities.com. AMERICAN and European antiques, furnishings, home and garden decor. New shipment weekly! The Ivy House. 214 W. Foothill Blvd. 909-621-6628.
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Public Notice EBI Project #61142560 AT&T Mobility, LLC is proposing to construct a new telecommunications tower facility located at 1111 W. 14th Street, Upland, San Bernardino County, CA. The new facility will consist of antennas mounted at +/-61 and +/-51 within a new +/-65-foot tall stealth church tower designed to match the existing adjacent church. Any interested party wishing to submit comments regarding the potential effects the proposed facility may have on any historic property may do so by sending comments to: Project 61142560-JC c/o EBI Consulting, 11445 East Via Linda, Suite 2 #472; Scottsdale, AZ 85259, or at 619.548.3798. Publish: April 18, 20143
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NOTICE OF LIEN SALE StorQuest Claremont / Baseline Notice is hereby given pursuant to the California Business and Professional Codes #21700-21716, Section 2328 of the UCC of the Penal Code, Section 535 the undersigned, StorQuest Self Storage Claremont / Baseline, will sell at public sale by competitive bidding the personal property of: John McCallum Tyron Dade Property to be sold: misc. household goods, furniture, vehicles, clothes, toys, tools, boxes & contents. Auctioneer Company: J. Michaels Auction, Inc. Auctioneering Bond #142295787. The sale will commence at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday,
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Doing business as: CLAREMONT MOBIL STATION All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the seller(s) within the past three years, as stated by the seller(s), is/are: NONE The location in California of the Chief Executive Office of the seller is: SAME AS ABOVE The name(s) and business address of the buyer(s) is/are: ANDREW KAYBA, 747 S. INDIAN HILL BLVD, CLAREMONT, CA 91711 The assets being sold are generally described as: GOODWILL and is located at: CLAREMONT MOBIL STATION, 747 S. INDIAN HILL BLVD, CLAREMONT, CA 91711 The bulk sale is intended to be consummated at the office of: BENNETT ESCROW SERVICES INC, 332 N. RIVERSIDE AVE, RIALTO, CA 92376 and the anticipated sale date is MAY 15, 2014 The bulk sale is subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2. The name and address of the person with whom claims may be filed is: BENNETT ESCROW SERVICES INC, 332 N. RIVERSIDE AVE, RIALTO, CA 92376 and the last day for filing claims by any creditor shall be MAY 14, 2014, which is the business day before the anticipated sale date specified above. Dated: APRIL 14, 2014 ANDREW KAYBA, Buyer(s) LA1407538 CLAREMONT COURIER 4/18/14
May 6, 2014 at StorQuest Self Storage Claremont / Baseline, 454 W. Baseline Road, Claremont, CA 91711 Goods must be paid for in cash and removed at time of sale. Sale is subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Publish on April 18, 2014 and April 25, 2014 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (SECS. 6104, 6105 U.C.C.) Escrow No. 6468-JB NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale is about to be made. The name(s) and business address(es) of the seller(s) is/are: ANDREW KAYBA & WALEED SAAB, 747 S. INDIAN HILL BLVD, CLAREMONT, CA 91711
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 2014 075851 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as GENESIS HEALTH CARE, GENESIS MANOR, 2058 N. Mills Ave., #616, Claremont, CA 91711. Registrant(s): GENESIS HEALTH CARE INC., 2058 N. Mills Ave., #616, Claremont, CA 91711. This business is conducted by a Corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name or names listed above on 04/30/2003. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Gerry A. Markie Title: President This statement was filed with the RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 03/21/14. NOTICE- In Accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five (5) years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. Effective January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Name Statement must be accompanied by the Affidavit Of Identity Form. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). PUBLISH: March 28, April 4, 11 and 18, 2014 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: KS017831 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: NATALYA EDUARDOVNA VYSOCHIN Filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: NATALYA EDUARDOVNA VYSOCHIN to Proposed name: NATASHA OCEAN THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: May 23, 2014 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept.: O Room: 543, Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: CLAREMONT COURIER, 1420 N. Claremont Blvd., Suite 205B Claremont, CA 91711 /s/ Robert A. Dukes, Dated: March 20, 2014 Judge of the Superior Court Petitioner: Natalya Eduardovna Vysochin 594 Fillmore Place Pomona, CA 91768 Tel.: 916-205-8259 PUBLISH: 03/28/14, 04/04/14, 04/11/14, 04/18/14 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 2014089682 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as NUDAWN TECHNOLOGY, 253 E. Blue Mountain Way, Claremont, CA 91711. Registrant(s): Anthony Nellon, 253 E. Blue Mountain Way, Claremont, CA 91711. This business is conducted by an Individual. Registrant has not yet commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Anthony Nellon Title: Owner This statement was filed with the RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 04/03/14. NOTICE- In Accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five (5) years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. Effective January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Name Statement must be accompanied by the Affidavit Of Identity Form. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). PUBLISH: April 11, 18, 25 and May 2, 2014
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APN: 8714-011-019 TS No: CA08001699-13-1 TO No: 130227214-CA-MAI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE . YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED May 23, 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On May 6, 2014 at 09:00 AM, behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA 91766, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on May 30, 2007 as Instrument No. 20071297379 and that said Deed of Trust was modified by Modification Agreement recorded on June 28, 2010 as Instrument Number 20100884306 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by KIM INGALLA ALEGADO AND MELVIN ALEGADO, WIFE AND HUSBAND, AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. as nominee for PAUL FINANCIAL, LLC as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold as is. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 3423 WOODHILL CIRCLE, DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustees Sale is estimated to be $680,724.98 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiarys bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashiers check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustees Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidders sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property. Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call Priority Posting and Publishing at 714-573-1965 for information regarding the Trustee's Sale or visit the Internet Web site address listed below for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA08001699-13-1. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: April 3, 2014 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA08001699-13-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 Amy Lemus, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.priorityposting.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Priority Posting and Publishing at 714-573-1965 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. P1089375 4/11, 4/18, 04/25/2014 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 2014 086014 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as A AND E ENTERPRISES, ELIZABETHS ART STUDIO, 226 W. Foothill Blvd., Suite J, Claremont, CA 91711. Registrant(s): Elizabeth M. Preston, 226 W. Foothill Blvd., Suite J, Claremont, CA 91711. This business is conducted by an Individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name or names listed above on 09/05/1995. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Elizabeth M. Preston Title: Owner This statement was filed with the RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 04/01/14. NOTICE- In Accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five (5) years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. Effective January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Name Statement must be accompanied by the Affidavit Of Identity Form. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). PUBLISH: April 11, 18, 25 and May 2, 2014 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 2014 072450 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as CORE CONCEPTS EDUCATION, 224 N. Indian Hill Blvd., Claremont, CA 91711. Registrant(s): THE BODY CENTER PHYSICAL THERAPY, INC., 224 N. Indian Hill Blvd., 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. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Jeffrey L. Fairley Title: President This statement was filed with the RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 03/18/14. NOTICE- In Accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five (5) years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. Effective January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Name Statement must be accompanied by the Affidavit Of Identity Form. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). PUBLISH: April 11, 18, 25 and May 2, 2014 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 2014080713 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as GCN SUPPLY, 441 E. Grove St., Pomona, CA 91767. Registrant(s): Nora Chona, 441 E. Grove St., Pomona, CA 91767. Gustavo Chona Sr., 441 E. Grove St., Pomona, CA 91767. This business is conducted by a Married Couple. Registrant has not yet commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Nora Chona Title: Owner This statement was filed with the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 03/26/14. NOTICE- In Accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five (5) years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. Effective January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Name Statement must be accompanied by the Affidavit Of Identity Form. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). PUBLISH: April 11, 18, 25 and May 2, 2014 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 2014095033 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as INLAND COMMUNITIES ORGANIZING NETWORK, 1751 N. Park Ave., Pomona, CA 91768. Registrant(s): INLAND EMPIRE SPONSORING COMMITTEE, 1751 N. Park Ave., Pomona, CA 91768. This business is conducted by a Corporation. Registrant has not yet commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Michael Fronk Title: President This statement was filed with the RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 04/09/14. NOTICE- In Accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five (5) years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. Effective January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Name Statement must be accompanied by the Affidavit Of Identity Form. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). PUBLISH: April 11, 18, 25 and May 2, 2014
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE AND OF INTENTION TO TRANSFER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE(S) (UCC Sec. 6101 et seq. and B & P Sec. 24073 et seq.) Escrow No.: 28-714-RB NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale of assets and a transfer of alcoholic beverage license is about to be made. The name(s) and business address of the Seller(s)/licensee(s) are: KAREN LYNN DOWNTAIN, PATRICK DOWNTAIN, 114 No. Indian Hill Blvd. Suite P, Claremont, CA 91711-4642 DBA: LA PICCOLETTA Doing Business as: LA PICCOLETTA 114 No. Indian Hill Blvd. Suite P, Claremont, CA 91711-4642 All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the seller(s)/licensee(s) within the past three years, as stated by the seller(s)/licensee(s), is/are: NONE The name(s), and address of the buyer(s)/applicant(s) is/are: SOLOW, LLC, 619 Damien Ave., La Verne, CA 91750 The assets being sold are generally described as: Leasehold improvements, fixtures, equipment, furniture, goodwill, tradename, convenant not to complete and ABC license, and is/are located at: 114 No. Indian Hill Blvd. Suite P, Claremont, CA 91711-4642 DBA: LA PICCOLETTA The type of license and license no. 41-525286 to be transferred is/are: ON SALE BEER AND WINE EATING PLACE now issued for the premises located at: SAME The bulk sale and transfer of the alcoholic beverage license(s) is/are intended to be consummated at the office of: Palomares Escrow, Inc., 1425 W. Foothill Blvd., Suite 230, Upland, CA 91786 and the anticipated sale date is June 30th, 2014. The purchase price of consideration in connection with the sale of the business and transfer of the license, is the sum of $85,000.00, including inventory estimated at $5,000.00, which consists of the following: $10,000.00 deposited into escrow by check, $75,000.00 shall be replaced by: It has been agreed between the seller(s)/licensee(s) and the intended buyer(s)/transferee(s), as required by Sec. 24073 of the Business and Professions code, that the consideration for transfer of the business and license is to be paid only after the transfer has been approved by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Dated: 03/13/2014 Signature of Seller(s)/Licensee(s) S/ KAREN LYNN DOWNTAIN S/ PATRICK DOWNTAIN Signature of Buyer(s)/Applicant(s) SOLOW, LLC S/ JOHN SOLANA, PARTNER S/ BRAD OWEN, PARTNER 4/18/14 CNS-2612060# CLAREMONT COURIER Publish: April 18, 2014 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE AND OF INTENTION TO TRANSFER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE(S) (UCC Sec. 6101 et seq. and B & P Sec. 24074 et seq.) Escrow No. 53147-LC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale of assets and a transfer of alcoholic beverage license(s) is about to be made. The names and address of the Seller/Licensee are: N N & D INC, 3580 TEMPLE AVE, UNIT A & B, POMONA, CA 91768 The business is known as: UNIVERSITY MARKET & LIQUOR The names and addresses of the Buyer/Transferee are: GEORGE KHALIL ABUIZAN, 6970 FREMONTIA, FONTANA, CA 92336 As listed by the Seller/Licensee, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller/Licensee within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer/Transferee are: NONE The assets to be sold are described in general as: ALL ASSETS NORMALLY FOUND AND USED IN THE OPERATION OF THE WITHIN NAMED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO GOODWILL, TRADENAME, INVENTORY OF STOCK IN TRADE, ACCOUNTS, CONTRACT RIGHTS, LEASES, LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENT, FURNITURE, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT and are located at: 3580 TEMPLE AVE, UNIT A & B, POMONA, CA 91768 The kind of license to be transferred is: OFF-SALE GENERAL, License Number: 21-416500 now issued for the premises located at: 3580 TEMPLE AVE, UNIT A & B, POMONA, CA 91768 The anticipated date of the sale/transfer is UPON TRANSFER AND ISSUANCE OF BUYER'S PERMANENT LICENSE BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPT. OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL at the office of: INLAND EMPIRE ESCROW, 12794 CENTRAL AVE, CHINO, CA 91710. The amount of the purchase price or consideration in connection with the transfer of the license and business, including the estimated inventory of $25,000.00, is the sum of $120,000.00, which consists of the following: DESCRIPTION, AMOUNT: CASH $120,000.00 It has been agreed between the seller(s)/licensee(s) and the intended buyer(s)/transferee(s), as required by Sec. 24073 of the Business and Professions code, that the consideration for transfer of the business and license is to be paid only after the transfer has been approved by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Dated: APRIL 1, 2014 N N & D INC, Seller(s)/Licensee(s) GEORGE KHALIL ABUIZAN, Buyer(s)/Applicant(s) LA1407048 CLAREMONT COURIER 4/18/14
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T.S. No.: 13-51488 TSG Order No.: 1063285A.P.N.: 8669008-028 ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY IS APPLICABLE TO THE NOTICE PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR ONLY PURSUANT TO CA CIVIL CODE 2923.3 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED : NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LU : KM THEO Y L BN TRNH BY TM LC V THNG TIN TRONG TI LIU NY NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/24/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 5/13/2014 at 9:00 AM, Old Republic Default Management Services, a Division of Old Republic National Title Insurance Company as duly appointed Trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust, Recorded 3/31/2006 as Instrument No. 06-0691688 in book --, page -- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by: EDWARD P. TELAROROJA AND PENNIE L. TELARROJA, HUSBAND AND WIFE , as Trustor, DOWNEY SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, F. A. as Beneficiary. WILL SELLAT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza Pomona, CA all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and state, and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 845 SAINT JOHN PL , CLAREMONT, CA 91711 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made in an AS IS condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $806,243.34 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (714) 573-1965 or visit this Internet Web site www.priorityposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 1351488. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The Declaration pursuant to California Civil Code, Section 2923.5(a) was fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded on 12/29/2011 Date: 4/14/2014 Old Republic Default Management Services, A Division of Old Republic National Title Insurance Company, as Trustee 500 City Parkway West, Suite 200, Orange, CA 92868-2913 (866) 263-5802 For Sale Information Contact: Priority Posting & Publishing (714) 573-1965 Dalaysia Ramirez, Trustee Sale Officer "We are attempting to collect a debt, and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose."P1090666 4/18, 4/25, 05/02/2014 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 2014099542 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as CLAREMONT BASKETBALL ACADEMY, 765 Lander Circle, Claremont, CA 91711. Registrant(s): Kristen Marie Dowling, 765 Lander Circle, Claremont, CA 91711. This business is conducted by an Individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name or names listed above on 04/14/2014. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Kristen Marie Dowling Title: Owner This statement was filed with the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 04/14/14. NOTICE- In Accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five (5) years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. Effective January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Name Statement must be accompanied by the Affidavit Of Identity Form. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Publish: April 18, 25, May 2 and 9, 2014.
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 2014 077132 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as EPIC WARRANTY, EPIC HEARING SERVICE PLAN, EPIC HEARING INSURANCE AGENCY, EPIC RISK MANAGEMENT, 3191 W. Temple Ave., Suite 200, Pomona, CA 91768. Mailing address: 260 Newport Center Drive, Suite 410, Newport Beach, CA 92660. Registrant(s): EAR PROFESSIONALS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION, 3191 W. Temple Ave., Suite 200, Pomona, CA 91768. This business is conducted by a Corporation. Registrant has not yet commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Brad Volkmer Title: President, CEO This statement was filed with the RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 03/21/14. NOTICE- In Accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five (5) years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section
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17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. Effective January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Name Statement must be accompanied by the Affidavit Of Identity Form. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). PUBLISH: April 18, 25, May 2 and 9, 2014 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 2014076547 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as IMC SMOG CHECK, MONTEREY AUTO GLASS, 1589 E. Mission Blvd., Pomona, CA 91766. Registrant(s): Ezequiel Magdaleno, 1587 E. Mission Blvd., Pomona, CA 91766. This business is conducted by an Individual. Registrant has not yet commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Ezequiel Magdaleno Title: Owner This statement was filed with the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 03/21/14.
NOTICE- In Accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five (5) years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. Effective January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Name Statement must be accompanied by the Affidavit Of Identity Form. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). PUBLISH: April 18, 25, May 2 and 9, 2014 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 2014095040 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as POMONA VALLEY CERTIFIED FARMERS MARKET, 209 West Pearl Street, Pomona, CA 91767. Mailing address: 1753 N. Park Avenue, Pomona, CA 91768. Registrant(s): Inland Valley Council Of Churches, 1753 N. Park Avenue, Pomona, CA 91768. This business is conducted by a Corporation. Registrant has not yet commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein.
I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Wijtske Griet Je Visser Title: President/CEO This statement was filed with the RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 04/09/14. NOTICE- In Accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five (5) years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. Effective January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Name Statement must be accompanied by the Affidavit Of Identity Form. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). PUBLISH: April 18, 25, May 2 and 9, 2014 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 2014097653 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as
ZAP HOME REALTY, 1095 Bonita Avenue, La Verne, CA 91750. Registrant(s): Zap Home Realty Partners, Inc., 1095 Bonita Avenue, La Verne, CA 91750. This business is conducted by a Corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name or names listed above on 03/27/2014. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Joey Daniel Ortega Title: President This statement was filed with the RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 04/10/14. NOTICE- In Accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five (5) years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. Effective January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Name Statement must be accompanied by the Affidavit Of Identity Form. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). PUBLISH: April 18, 25, May 2 and 9, 2014
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Acoustical
QUALITY Interiors. Acoustical contractor, specializing in acoustic removal, texture, painting, acoustic re-spray and drywall repairs. Lic.602916. 909-624-8177.
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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 909-621-1182.
Contractor
KOGEMAN CONSTRUCTION
Room additions. Kitchen/bath remodeling. Custom cabinets. Residential/commercial. 909-946-8664 Lic.B710309 Visit us on Facebook!
Electrician
Gardening
EXPERIENCE our award winning maintenance! We create a customized maintenance program for your property and lifestyle needs. Sprinkler repairs and low voltage lighting. Call Alan Cantrall, 909-224-3327. Lic.861685 and insured.
Handyman
HOME Repair by Ken. Local for 11 years. We can get it done for you! 909-374-0373.
Serving Claremont Since 1995. Residential, Commercial.

Recessed lighting and design, breaker replacement, service panel upgrades, ceiling fans, troubleshooting, landscape lighting, rewires and LED lighting. Free estimates. 24-hours emergency service. References.
Claremont Handyman Service

Carpentry, repairs, gates, lighting, small painting projects. Odd jobs welcome! Free consultations. 909-921-6334 ODD jobs, small repairs, low prices. Jim, 951-264-2898.
AC/Heating
Chimney Sweep
Gash Chimney Sweep
Dust free chimney cleaning. Repairs, chimney covers, spark arrestors, masonry and dampers. BBB. Please call 909-467-9212.
Cooking
909-900-8930 909-626-2242 Lic.806149 Fresh Healthy Food Personal Chef Special Diets Tasty Party Fare Cooking Classes Private Lessons www.LotsaFlavor.com Chef Linda Heilpern 909-625-9194
SAME DAY SERVICE Free service call with repair. Only $49.50 diagnostic fee without repair. All repairsAll brands Edison and Gas Company rebates. Great prices. Friendly service. We're local. 909-398-1208 www.novellcustom.com Lic.958830
Fences & Gates

ADVANCED DON DAVIES
Veteran New, repairs. ONE CALL DOES IT ALL!
Quality Fireplace & BBQ Chimney sweeping.

Complete fireplace, woodstove installation, service and repair. Spark arrestor supply and installation. Call 909-920-6600. 392 N. 2nd Ave., Upland.
909-599-9530 Cell: 626-428-1691

Lic.323243
Drywall
Fictitious Name
A FICTITIOUS 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, 909-621-4761.
Eco-friendly landscaping. We will get you a $3000 grant to remove your lawn! Why mow when you can grow? From the creators of The Pomona College Organic Farm. Specializing in native and edible landscapes. 909-398-1235 www.naturalearthla.com Lic.919825 *$1.50 sq. ft. rebate* MANUELS Garden Service. General cleanup. Lawn maintenance, bush trimming, general maintenance, tree trimming and removal. Low prices and free estimates. Please call 909-391-3495 or 909-239-3979. Garden Maintenance Hand-pull weeding, mowing, trimming, sprinkler work, monthly service, cleanups and junk removal. Free estimates. David, 909-374-1583
A-HANDYMAN New and Repairs Inside, outside, small, large, home, garage, yard, ONE CALL DOES IT ALL! 909-599-9530 Cell: 626-428-1691 Lic.323243 30 years experience! Claremont area.
Hauling
SAMEDAY-HAULAWAY
Free estimated. Senior discount! WE HAUL IT ALL CHARLIE! 909-382-1210 626-383-1442 sameday-haulaway.com
STEVES HEATING & Air Conditioning

Serving your area for over 25 years. Repairs all makes/models. Free service call with repair. Free estimate on new units. MC/Visa. 100 percent financing. Senior discounts. Lic.744873 909-985-5254
Concrete
ADVANCED DON DAVIES
Veteran, Mt. Sac, Cal Poly Stamped, broom, color finishes. Slate, flagstone, planters, walls and walkways.
ADVANCED DON DAVIES

Same Day One call does it all! Garage, yard, home, moving!
Call 909-599-9530 now Cell 626-428-1691

Claremont area 30 years! Lic.323243 JDC CONCRETE 909-624-9000 Driveways/walkways, block walls, pavers, bricks, stone veneer, concrete staining, drainage. Lic.894245 C8, C29.
THOR McAndrew Construction. Drywall repair and installation. Interior plaster repair. Free estimates. CA Lic.742776. Please call 909816-8467. ThorDrywall.com.
909-599-9530
Health Care
MALE ICU nurse available for in-home position. Full nursing care provided for patients of all ages. 909-542-9690.
Bathroom Remodeling
A Bath-Brite authorized dealer. Bathtubs and sinks. Showers, tile, countertops. Refinish - Reglaze - Restore Porcelain, ceramic, fiberglass. Quick and affordable. Please call 909-945-7775. www.bath-brite.com
Electrician
CALL Lou. Flush lights, service changes, repairs, service calls, outdoor lighting and room additions. Lic.258436. Call 909241-7671, 909-949-8230. SPARKS ELECTRIC Local electrician for all your electrician needs! 626-890-8887 or 909-251-2013. Lic.922000
Girl Friday
I'M here to help! Housekeeping, shopping, errands. Senior, pet, house sitting. Jenny Jones, 909-626-0027, anytime!
Furniture Restoration
KEN'S Olden Oddities.com. Taking the time to care for Courier readers complete restoration needs since 1965. La Verne. Call 909-593-1846.
House Cleaning
CAROUSEL Quality Cleaning. Family owned for 25 years. Licensed. Bonded. Senior rates. Trained professional services including: baseboards, ovens, windows. Hauling. Move in/out. In home care. House/pet sitting. 10 percent discount to Claremont College faculty. Robyn, 909-621-3929. Shirley's Cleaning Service 28 years in business. Office/residential No job too small. Free estimates. We do spring cleaning! 909-730-8564 EXPERIENCED cleaning lady will clean offices, homes, apartments. Great worker with references! Free estimates. 909-618-5402. ROSIE'S Spic Span Cleaning Service. Residential, commercial, vacant homes, apartments, offices. Free estimate. Licensed. 909-986-8009.
Contractor
PPS General Contractor. Kitchen and bathroom remodeling. Flooring, windows, electrical and plumbing. Serving Claremont for 25 years. Lic.846995. 951-237-1547. WENGER Construction. 25 years experience. Cabinetry, doors, electrical, drywall, crown molding. Lic.707381. Competitive pricing! 951-640-6616.
DIAMOND TILE
Kitchens * Showers * Baths Competitive rates Free estimates Lic.588500 909-346-3707
Garage Doors
Carpentry
SEMI-RETIRED rough to finish remodeler. Kitchens, porches, doors, decks, fences, painting. Lots more! Paul, 909-919-3315.
ADVANCED DON DAVIES

Veteran New and repairs.
MOR ELECTRIC & HANDYMAN SERVICES Free estimates and senior discounts. 909-989-3454 Residential * Industrial * Commercial. We do it all. No job too big or small! 24/7 emergency services. Reasonable and reliable. Lic.400-990 30 years experience.
Since 1978 Bonded * Insured No job too big or small! Old home rewiring specialist. 24-hour emergency service.
SERVICE * REPAIR * INSTALL Doors, Openers, Gates Same Day 24/7 Emergency Service 909-596-3300 accessdoorsco.com
DOT Will Do It! A full-service errand business. Dorothy "Dot" Sheehy. www.dotwill doit.com. 909-621-9115 or 909-782-2885.
Carpet Service
ED EY The Carpet Guy. Carpet repairs and re-stretching. Claremont resident. Free estimates. 909-621-1867.
Haydens Services Inc.
Gardening
JIM Hunt's Gardening Service. Free estimates. Senior/Veterans discount. One time clean-ups and hauling. www.creeksidelandscape.org. 909-489-3758.
Handyman
SMALL repair jobs, fencing, gates, brick block, concrete cutting, breaking and repair. 25 years in Claremont. Paul, 909-753-5360.
909-599-9530
Serving Claremont for 30 years! Lic.323243
909-982-8910
* Senior Discount * Lic.359145
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Irrigation
SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
INSTALLATIONS EXPERT REPAIRS DRIP SYSTEM SPECIALISTS C.F.PRIVETT, LIC.557151
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Landscaping
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.
Painting
KPW PAINTING
Older couple painting, 40 years experience! Competitive rates. Small repairs. No job too small. References available. We work our own jobs. Carrie or Ron 909-615-4858 Lic.778506 COLLINS Painting & Construction Company, LLC. Interior, exterior. Residential and commercial. Contractors Lic.384597. 909-985-8484.
Plumbing
EXCEL PLUMBING
Family owned and operated. 30 plus years experience. Expert plumbing repairs and drain cleaning. Water heaters, faucets, sinks, toilets, disposals, under slab lead detection, sewer video inspection. Licensed, bonded and insured. Lic.917874. 909-945-1995 STEVES PLUMBING 24-hour service* Low cost! Free estimates. All plumbing repairs. Complete drain cleaning, leak detection, water heaters. Your local plumber for over 25 years. Senior discounts. Insured, Lic.744873. * 909-985-5254 * Since 1978 Bonded * Insured NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL! 24-hour emergency service.
Tile
Tutoring
CLASSROOM teacher, formerly of Lindamood-Bell, available to tutor all subjects, K-8. Specializing in literacy for those with learning issues. Upland, Claremont, surrounding areas. Gina 510-301-6004.
909-621-5388 ADVANCED DON DAVIES

Veteran, Mt. Sac, Cal Poly New, repairs. Professional. All sprinkler repairs.
Regrout, clean, seal, color grout. 909-880-9719, 1-888764-7688. MASTER tile layer. Quick and clean. Stone and granite work. Residential, commercial. Lic.830249. Ray, 909-731-3511. DIAMOND TILE 20 years quality work. Kitchens Showers Baths Great prices Discounts 909-346-3707 Lic.588500
Upholstery
Call 909-599-9530 Now Cell: 626-428-1691 Haydens Services Inc.

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

* Senior discount * Lic.359145
Landscape Lighting
ENJOY your yard after dark! We offer expert design installation and repair of low voltage lighting. Alan Cantrall Landscaping. 909-224-3327. Contractor Lic.861685.
Eco-friendly landscaping. We will get you a $3000 grant to remove your lawn! Why mow when you can grow? From the creators of The Pomona College Organic Farm. Specializing in native and edible landscapes. 909-398-1235 www.naturalearthla.com Lic.919825 *$1.50 sq. ft. rebate*
STEVE LOPEZ PAINTING

Extensive preparation. Indoor, outdoor, cabinets. Offering odorless green solution. 33-year master. Lic.542552
Haydens Services Inc.
Tree Care
Dale's Tree Service
Certified arborist. Pruning and removals. Landscaping, corrective and restoration trimming and yard clean up. 909-982-5794 Lic#753381 MGT Professional Tree Care. Providing prompt, dependable service for all your tree care needs. Certified arborist. Lic.#836027. Matt GrayTrask. Call 946-7444. TOM Day Tree Service. Fine pruning of all trees since 1974. Free estimate. 909-629-6960. Johnny's Tree Service Tree trimming and demolition. Certified arborist. Lic.270275, insured. Please call: 909-946-1123 951-522-0992
PINK UPHOLSTERY 48 years of experience. Up to 30 percent discount on fabric. Free pickup and delivery. Please call 909-597-6613.
Please call 909-989-9786.
Weed Abatement
TIRED of dealing with weed problems on your lot or field? Help control the problem in an environmentally safe manner. To receive loads of quality wood chips. Please call 909-214-6773. Tom Day Tree Service.
909-982-8910
* Senior discount * Lic.359145
AFFORDABLE. Traditional or green options. Custom work. No job too big or too small. 20 years of Claremont resident referrals. Free estimates. Lic.721041. 909-922-8042. www.vjpaint.com.
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RENES Plumbing and AC. All types residential repairs, HVAC, new installation, repairs. Prices to fit the working familys budget. Lic.454443. Insured professional service. 909-593-1175.
Landscaping Party Staffing

ADVANCED DON DAVIES Mt. Sac, Cal Poly New, refurbish or repair. Design, drainage, concrete, slate, flagstone, lighting, irrigation, decomposed granite. 909-599-9530 Cell: 626-428-1691 Claremont area 30 years! Lic.323243 DLS Landscaping and Design. Claremont native specializing in drought tolerant landscaping, drip systems and lighting. Artistic solutions for the future. Over 35 years experience. Call: 909225-8855, 909-982-5965. Lic.585007. TAUGHT by Sumi Ohtani at the Claremont Forum in the Packing House. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday afternoons/evenings. All levels welcome. Excellent brain exercise for seniors! 909-626-3066.
Roofing
DOMINICS Roofing. Residential roofing and repairs. Free estimates. Lic.732789. Call Dominic, 951-212-9384. GORDON Perry Roofing. Reroofing, repairs of all types. Free estimates. Quality work. Lic.C39588976. 909-944-3884.
ADVANCED DON DAVIES

Veteran Weed eating, mowing, tractor fields, manual slopes, hauling.
909-599-9530 Cell: 626-428-1691

JOHNNY'S Tree Service. Weed abatement/land clearing. Disking and mowing. Please call 909-946-1123, 951-522-0992. Lic.270275.
Painting
ACE SEVIER PAINTING Interior/Exterior BONDED and INSURED Many references. Claremont resident. 35 years experience. Lic.315050 Please call: 909-624-5080, 909-596-4095. D&D Custom Painting. Bonded. Lic.423346. Residential, commercial. Interior or exterior. Free estimates. 909-982-8024.
Professional Servers and Bartenders Set-up, serve, clean-up 25 years experience 909-628-2866
Sprinklers & Repair

JIM Hunt's Sprinkler Service. Installation and repairs. Save money on your water bill, convert to drought tolerant landscaping and irrigation. www.creaksidelandscape.org. 909-489-3785.
Patio & Decks

ADVANCED DON DAVIES
New, refurbish and repair. Concrete, masonry, lighting, planters and retaining walls.
BAUER TREE CARE 40 plus years in Claremont. Pruning of your small and medium perennials. 909-624-8238 www.bauertreecare.com
Window Washing
NACHOS Window Cleaning. For window washing, call Nacho, 909-816-2435. Free estimates, satisfaction guaranteed. Resident of Claremont.
909-599-9530 Cell: 626-428-1691

Claremont area 30 years! Lic.323243
GREENWOOD LANDSCAPING CO.

Landscaping contractor for complete landscaping, irrigation, drainage, designing and gardening. Lic.520496 909-621-7770
ADVANCED DON DAVIES Veteran Mt. Sac, Cal Poly

New, repairs. Professional. All sprinkler repairs.
Plastering & Stucco

PLASTERING by Thomas. Stucco and drywall repair specialist. Licensed home improvement. Contractor Lic.614648. 909-984-6161. www.wall-doctor.com.
Call 909-599-9530 now Cell: 626-428-1691

DURUSSEL Sprinklers. Install, repair, automate. Since 1982. Free estimates. Lic.540042. Call 909-982-1604. WASTING WATER? Poor Coverage? Sprinkler repair. Installations and modifications. C.F. Privett 909-621-5388 Lic.557151
Dale's Tree & Landscape Services

Pruning, removal, planting, irrigation and yard cleanup. 909-982-5794 Lic#753381 RESIDENTIAL/Commercial. Quality work at reasonable prices. Free estimates. Lic.541469. 909-622-7994.
PLASTER, stucco, drywall, texture. Small job specialist. 909-629-7576. Unlicensed. Local 30 years.
909.621.4761
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REAL ESTATE
OPEN HOUSE DIRECTORY
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1876 Morgan Avenue, Claremont CA 91711
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MALKA RINDE Broker - Owner

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Bus: 909-625-2407 Fax: 909-621-2842 www.malkarinde.com
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in the COURIERs Best of the Best Contest
Meticulously cared for Olin-built home! 4 bedrooms and 2 remodeled bathrooms in 1908 sq. ft. Copper plumbing, tankless water heater, dual-pane windows, newer central heating and air, hardwood floors, fireplace, added insulation, French doors, whole house fan and newer roof. Sun room approximately 10x30 ft. The spacious yard backs to Thompson Creek for added privacy and has lovely landscaping and mountain views! $598,000. (S3853)
1221 HARVARD AVE., CLAREMONT

Rare, historic Village 2-on-a-lot! Main house is a 1911, 2-story Craftsman with 4 bedrooms, 1.75 remodeled bathrooms in 2,034 sq. ft. Covered front porch, hardwood floors, beamed ceiling, fireplace, built-ins, bay window plus upgrades to plumbing and electric. Back house, circa 1930, has separate alley access, 3 bedrooms, 1.75 bathrooms, covered porch, fenced yard and carport. $985,000. (H1221)
909.447.7708 Mason@MasonProphet.com
Broker Associate, CRS, GRI, ABR, e-PRO, SRES
www.MasonProphet.com DRE# 01714034

Read what my clients are saying. Visit www.MasonProphet.com and click on "Testimonials," or find me on www.Yelp.com.
I can't say enough about Mason's easy-going professionalism. I have worked with many real estate agentsbuying and selling a homesome good and some not so good, but Mason stands above the rest. Although a busy agent, he made us feel like we were his only clients. It is obvious that Mason takes pride in his work and helped us through what has usually been a very stressful process. We were always informed, updated and met personally when needed. There was never pressure, unnecessary stress or unanswered questions. I will recommend everyone I know to Mason!
4368 VIA PADOVA, CLAREMONT

2-story Craftsman-inspired home built in 2002 located in Padua Hills! City lights and mountain views. Close to the Claremont Hills Wilderness Park. 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms in over 3400 sq. ft. Travertine flooring, 3 fireplaces, custom built-ins, office, open kitchen with granite counters, large master suite with deck and walk-in closet. Great storage throughout. 3-car garage. $1,274000. (V4368)
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Continuing the family tradition in the Claremont Village since 1947
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CHARMING CLAREMONT FOUR BEDROOM HOME - $510,000 Award-winning Condit Elementary School locale. Over 2000 sq. ft. with four potential bedrooms and two bathrooms. Formal entry leads to living room with fireplace. Adjacent dining room plus spacious family room. Kitchen with eating nook. Extensive wood accents throughout. Oak hardwood flooring. Central air and heat. Indoor laundry room. Over 1/4 acre lot has a nice spacious yard with beautiful landscape plus extensive grass and patio areas. Property needs some updating but is priced to sell! (B1931)
QUALITY BUILT LUSK HOME NEAR CLAREMONT FOOTHILLS - $665,000 Coveted Condit Elementary School locale above Base Line near Claremont Foothills and Thompson Creek Trails. A traditional four bedroom contemporary home with over 2000 sq. ft. perfect for friendly entertaining and comfortable family living. Bright and sunny kitchen upgraded with granite counter tops opens to family room boasting fireplace. Formal living and dining rooms. Indoor laundry room. Nearly 1/3 acre lot with swimming pool and spa among beautiful grounds. Three-car garage and RV parking. (E208)
CHARMING CRAFTSMAN COTTAGE IN UNIQUE CLAREMONT SETTING - $498,000 Private, picturesque country setting among tall shade trees and natural mature landscape. Charming cottage boasting three bedrooms and two updated bathrooms, living room with fireplace, dining room area plus eat-in kitchen. Numerous artistic accents and built-ins throughout plus refinished hardwood floors, central air and heat. Lots of potential in one of Claremont's most coveted neighborhoods among interesting and stately custom homes. (A1030)
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YOU CAN SEE FOREVER Spectacular views are the cornerstone of this beautiful, private, custom Padua Hills home! Stunning hillside estate is just minutes to downtown Claremont yet very secluded. Enter to find gleaming wood floors and walls of windows that provide a seamless flow between the indoors and outdoors. This home was remodeled with plans by Hartman Baldwin and boasts a fabulous Viking professional grade kitchen for the serious chef. Prepare meals for your family and friends utilizing the expansive countertops, walk-in pantry and breakfast bar. This custom home features a gallery that is the perfect place to showcase your artwork and special treasures, or it could be used as a home office or gym. Enjoy viewing decks from the master suite and from the north side of the home, which overlooks the wilderness park. Take in the immense amount of wildlife in the area from your private viewing post. This incredible home is perfect for the buyer who wants a tranquil escape after a hard day's work. Hurry to see it as it won't last! 909-398-1810. $935,000. (V4026)
AURA OF ELEGANCE Single-story custom home in northeast Claremont. Elegant living room with custom designed fireplace and coffered ceilings, spacious family room with wet bar, billiard room and so much more! Kitchen boasts oversized center island, professional grade Thermador appliances, custom cabinetry, granite counters and butlers pantry with builtins leading to the formal dining room. Master suite with private courtyard and fireplace. Pool and spa, patios and an orchard. 909398-1810. $2,495,000. (B659)
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CUL-DE-SAC HOME Fantastic family home features beautifully updated kitchen where you will cook your meals on stainless steel appliances while surrounded by the opulence of Corian counters and designer cabinetry. Spacious four bedroom floor plan with high ceilings and dualpane Low-E windows, the master suite is located downstairs. Enjoy casual evenings in front of the cozy fireplace in the family room. There is a three-car garage, tile roof and large backyard! Call today, 909-398-1810. $575,000. (G2642)
SPRAWLING CUSTOM RANCH This amazing San Antonio Heights custom is minutes to shopping and freeways yet very secluded in its magnificent foothill setting situated far back from the street. Warm and inviting home with windows and glass doors that allow in an abundance of natural light. The comfortably casual great room opens to the gourmet kitchen. Entertaining is a breeze from the front courtyard to the generous bonus room, boasting a large wet bar, and continues outdoors with beautifully manicured grounds. 909-3981810. $710,000. (M2431)
CALIFORNIA LIVING Spacious five bedroom home with chic dcor in the highly desired neighborhood of the Colonies! The comfortably casual family room with fireplace is open to the kitchen creating a great room effect. Prepare gourmet dinners in the kitchen with granite counters and contemporary cabinetry. Formal dining room. Manicured backyard with mature palms and lush lawns. The built-in BBQ with its granite top is ready for grilling parties. 909-398-1810. $574,900. (R1860)
PARC CHATEAU Fabulous two-story home located in the highly desired community of Parc Chateau. Step into the open and bright floor plan where outdoor light streams in from the generous skylights and ample windows. Unwind after a long day by the fireplace in the spacious family room featuring wet bar and hardwood flooring, or go upstairs to the bonus room with its wet bar and stacked stone fireplace. Entertaining is a breeze in the formal living and dining rooms as well as the yard, which features a stamped concrete patio. 909398-1810. 608,000. (C2166)
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CHELSEA PARK Completely renovated home has been tastefully upgraded and updated. Enter to find gorgeous laminate flooring, fresh paint and decorator window treatments. Prepare gourmet dishes in the beautiful kitchen with granite counters and brand new stainless steel appliances that have never been used! Spectacular master bedroom and bathroom feature newly tiled separate shower and free-standing tub. 909-398-1810. $465,000. (S1400)
AN UNEXPECTED PLEASURE Charming single-story home in a desirable neighborhood of Claremont. Home boasts beautiful hardwood floors, newer windows, sliding glass door, upgraded kitchen cabinets and newer heating and air. Family and friends will gather around the cozy fireplace in the family room. The backyard is a great size for entertaining! Call for your appointment today on this three bedroom plus den home so you do not miss this Claremont find! 909-398-1810. $498,000. (A957)
CUSTOM BUILT HENDERSON One-of-a-kind north Claremont custom combines urban sophistication with small town charm. This spacious single-story home was created with a designers eye and a craftsman's hand. The formal living and dining rooms provide a perfect backdrop for entertaining while the remodeled kitchen opens to the generously-sized family room with a cozy fireplace. The kitchen nook overlooks the hillsides with streaming sunlight. Four bedroom home with level and open backyard features fruit trees. 909-398-1810. $599,999. (L2219)

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