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COURIER photo/Peter Weinberger There's a special reward for hikers and cyclists who make their way up the loop to the top of the Claremont Hills Wilderness Parkcovered benches await to rest weary legs after the journey to over 3000 feet. Claremont City Council approved construction of a pay parking lot this year, as well as park hours and a ticketing system for those who utilize the open space after posted hours.
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s a newspaper, website publisher and business owner, Ive been known to count numbers from time to time. So its a natural transition for my last column of the year to talk about important numbers of 2013. Needless to say, it was another unique year that seemed to pass far too quickly.
21: Number of people it takes to bring you the COURIER every week. That includes our full-time staff, columnists, part-timers and mailing crew. 3: Number of Claremont COURIER publishers since 1910 when Stan Larson purchased the newspaper. Martin and Peter Weinberger are the other two. 9: Number of Los Angeles Times publishers since 1980. 44: Average number of pages in the COURIER print edition (including all special sections) since we changed to a weekly March 1, 2013. 308: Number of photo galleries currently on the COURIER website. Thats over 3000 images of Claremont coverage in less than 3 years. 3: Amount in dollars for a temporary four-hour parking permit for the Claremont Hills Wilderness Park. It seems once the city built and then charged for parking, the volume of visitors became more manageable for the popular destination. 350,000: Amount in dollars the Claremont City Council unanimously approved to spend in legal fees to prep financial and legal documents for the potential purchase of Claremonts water system from the Golden State Water Company.
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145,000,000 plus: Difference in dollars between what Golden State Water and the city think the company is worth. 237: The number of rushing yards racked up by senior running back Cecil Flemming in the Packs 35-28 loss to Bonita on Sept. 20. Flemming finished the game with four touchdowns, one being a 50-yard touchdown reception. 54: Number in years the Claremont Golf Course was open for business at its address on Indian Hill Boulevard. The golf course closed December 1 after the Claremont Colleges deemed it too expensive to maintain. There are still no announced plans for the 22-acre property. 694: Estimated number of new homes being built in Claremont on six housing developments, not including the La Puerta property. The Claremont Unified School District sold land for three of those projects. 0.4: The percent of Claremonts population growth each year since 1990. That will change dramatically in 2014 with the planning and building of eight new housing developments. 105: The number of years the Claremont COURIER has been in business. Making it the oldest in the city. We thank all our readers and advertisers for their strong support to make the COURIER successful. Have a good holiday and well see you in 2014.
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CITY NEWS
Change was blowing through the City of Trees in 2013
ello and goodbye are more than just formalities. They speak to a years worth of notable changes in the City of Trees. Like in years past, 2013 brought with it a mixed bag. Locals reluctantly bid farewell to longtime local staples like the Claremont Golf Course and the Strawberry Patch, and a rise in commercial crime caused serious concern. However, not all of the headlines were heavy. Heres a look back at 2013s most notable adieus and rewarding welcomes:
City says hello to much-anticipated Peppertree Square upgrade Claremont residents and tenants were pleased to bid farewell to the old Peppertree Square shopping center last February as construction crews moved in to give the dilapidated complex a much-needed new look. Plans for the revitalization of Peppertree began several years ago with a Walgreens Pharmacy slated for occupancy within the center. Soon after, Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market also signed on to the project. Plans began to fizzle in spring 2010, however, when Walgreens pulled out of the deal. Two years later, Fresh & COURIER photo/Steven Felschundneff Easy also reversed its decision to move in to the south The Claremont Promenade center in the 800 block of South Indian Hill Boulevard is now a busy shopping desClaremont complex. tination with very few open storefronts. In 2010 the center was nearly abandoned with no anchor tenant and Lack of an anchor store did nothing to halt renovation few open businesses. plans despite concerns. Construction crews completed work on the new Peppertree Square facade in June, much to the delight of locals and tenants. They hope an anchor leaving the center or closing up shop altogether. LBG Claremont receives unwelcome uptick in store, preferably a market, is not far behind. Real Estate Companies saved the day in June 2010, pur- commercial burglary chasing the promenade and refocusing efforts on finding Claremont residents arent known to sit idle, and 2013 a solid anchor store that would attract other business. was no different. When an increase in commercial crime Retail renaissance at Auto Center Drive The center has since become much more than the clushit the city of Claremont this year, residents were spurred From bereft to bustling, the Claremont Promenade, or ter of auto dealerships from whence it draws its name. into action. Targeted businesses included Rincon Azteca Auto Center Drive shopping complex, is a far cry from While Norms proved an important addition to the promand the Claremont Heights Post Office in the Vons Shopthe floundering center it was considered just a few years enade, the opening of the Super King grocery store in ping Center; Wolfes Market, Coates Cyclery and Inka ago. The only complaint now comes with trying to find late 2011 proved to be particularly fortuitous. Since July Trails along Foothill Boulevard; Last Drop Cafe and a parking space. 2013, more than 11 businesses have come to call the Auto Sonja Stump Photography in the Claremont Village; and Auto Center Drive has become a hub of economic sucCenter mini-mall home, from dentist offices to dining the Smoke Shop in the Auto Center Drive complex. In cess in the city of Claremont, driving in an estimated $16 destinations. Today the center is at 97 percent capacity many of these cases, burglars entered the businesses by million in sales tax since it opened in 1986. City officials and growing. smashing a front window and making off with the comlook to mimic the success of the revitalized shopping Super King really became the catalyst that influenced panys cash register. center as they focus on filling vacancies at Peppertree. More than 50 local proprietors gathered at the ClareThe centers prime position along the 10 highway has- the kind of activity we are seeing at that center today, said Mayor Opanyi Nasiali in a previous interview with mont Chamber in April to take matters into their own nt always spelled success. After the previous owner filed the COURIER. Thats what we need for the Peppertree bankruptcy, plans to renovate the promenade went sour CITY NEWS 2013/continues on page 20 and tenants, unable to weather the construction, began center, an anchor that is going to become a magnet.
Water weighs heavy on minds of most Claremonters
fter nearly a year of silence on the topic, Claremont officials took a step forward in potential water system acquisition in October, offering Golden State Water Company $55 million for the purchase of the citys water system.
This marked the second offer the city has made to the privately owned water company. Last November, Claremont officials presented Golden State Water with a $55 million proposal. Golden State administrators rejected both offers, maintaining, The system is not for sale.
The back-and-forth battle for water system ownership began in 2011 when Golden State Water requested the California Public Utilities Commission allow the company to enact a 24 percent water rate increase in 2013 in the water utilitys Region III, which includes the city of Claremont. The company also requested smaller increases in 2014 and 2015. In May the CPUC granted a 16 percent increase to be enacted in 2013. The feud between Claremont and Golden State continued this year with a town hall meeting hosted by the city of Claremont in November. More than 500 attended the Wednesday evening meeting, where the Claremont City Council unanimously approved the use of $350,000 in city funds to prep finan-
cial and legal documents needed for the potential purchase of Claremonts water system. City officials also released information as to the feasibility of the water systems purchase. To date, the Claremont City Council and city administrators have remained relatively tight-lipped on the water acquisition, and documents regarding the Water Acquisition Feasibility Study kept under wraps. At the November town hall, however, officials offered a glimpse into their research, suggesting the city could afford up to $80 million with little to no impact to existing water rates and without resorting to a water bond or parcel tax. If the water system purchase was to cost $100 million or $120 million, city experts estimated water costs would
still be lower than existing Golden State Water rates in 9 or 17 years. Golden State representatives begged to differ. Water company executives responded to the citys town hall by hosting a meeting of their own two weeks later, at which time they purported that the purchase would actually rack up to an excess of $200 million. Despite Golden States assertions, the city moves forward with water system acquisition. On Wednesday, December 18 the city held a public information meeting to gather public feedback on an environmental report related to purchasing the water system. Work will carry into 2014 and is likely to be a hot button topic in Claremont for years to come. Stay tuned. Beth Hartnett
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CITY NEWS
Police handled a variety of off-the-wall and serious crime in 2013
uman bones, a lab experiment gone wrong and a woman bearing all on a hotel balcony are just a few of the off-the-wall features that turned up in this years Claremont crime log. From the Starbucks bandits to the Claremont High School vandals, heres a look back at 2013s more bizarre moments.
January Two $1400 laptops were stolen in a bizarre coffeehouse theft on January 21. Both laptops were torn away from underneath the fingertips of their owners, working unaware on their computers at the Starbucks on Yale Avenue in the Claremont Village. Two men simultaneously stole the laptops and ran off into a dark-colored sedan waiting on Second Street, driven by another male. A similar incident was reported at a Starbucks in Chino the same day, but a connection is unknown. February Troublemakers gave Claremont Colleges students additional reason to take their time crossing College Avenue in early February. College Avenue commuters awoke Monday morning to find a makeshift crosswalk drawn across the roadway in white spray paint with the word (s)troll beckoning pedestrians across. The message remained emblazoned on the street, though campus safety officers had blocked each side of the walkway to discourage pedestrians from using the fake crosswalk and to allow city staff time for clean up. **** A woman staying at Howard Johnson Express Inn, 721 S. Indian Hill Blvd., returned to her hotel room around 2 a.m. on February 5 to an unwelcome surprise: a man fast asleep on her bed with two rounds of ammunition next to him. The woman admitted to police that she had lent her room to a female friend early on in the day. The man refused to identify himself, but his tattoos did the talking for him. Police were able to identify him, based on his ink, as a parolee at large wanted for assault with a deadly weapon. He was also in possession of stolen property and a meth pipe. Thirty-three-year-old Oscar Castanon of Pomona was arrested for the warrant, for giving false information to a police officer and for the drug paraphernalia. March Police were called to the scene of a lab experiment gone wrong in north Claremont on March 29. Claremont dispatchers received an emergency call from a witness who claimed to have heard an explosion and scream for help in the 1900 block of Judson Court. Officers arrived on scene to find a man suffering from burns to his body after a chemical experiment blew up in his
POLICE BLOTTER
COURIER photos/Steven Felschundneff Claremont police question a suspect in the attempted home invasion burglary last January in north Claremont. The three men arrested that day were all from the Long Beach area, but were not believed to be involved in a series of other Claremont burglaries that occurred this year.
some bushes when she came across human bones buried about a foot deep in her flowerbed. The residents have lived in the home since 1988 and believed the bones might be part of a speculated Indian burial ground. **** On June 9, police made their way to AbilityFirst after the burglary alarm was activated. Officers arrived to find a tube sock and empty beer can outside a broken window. A K-9 from Chino was called in tosearch the building, but no one was found inside. Though it had appeared the crook had gotten away, they hadnt gotten very far. Donald Spotts was seen at a gas station down the street, carrying a radio and covered in blood. Video surveillance found at the scene of the crime positively identified Mr. Spotts jumping into a patio area at AbilityFirst, however, it did not show whether or not he was responsible for the break-in. Mr. Spotts gave up that part of the story himself. Questioned by police, Mr. Spotts said he had jumped into the patio area to smoke meth without detection, according to Detective Rick Varney. He claimed he had leaned up against the window and it had broken. It was then that he spotted the radio. I was like, Oh damn, theres a radio, Mr. Spotts related to police. I didnt really want it, but I figured I could sell it. Mr. Spotts, on parole for kidnapping, was arrested for the burglary. August Employees at the Claremont Heights Postal Service received a surprise on August 1 after intercepting 2 suspicious packages destined for the east coast. Inside the packages was an estimated 7 pounds of weed. September After a four hour game of hide-andseek with law enforcement, 43-year-old Thomas French of Claremont was arrested on September 3 for a series of crimes that including setting a car on fire. The previous evening, Claremont police were contacted by the Monrovia Police Department to inform them that Mr. French, who police report has a history of violent crime, was wanted on charges of domestic violence and torching his girlfriends car, according to Det. Ewing. The following morning, Mr. French was seen exiting the 210 freeway at Towne. However, Mr. French evaded police by ditching his car in a random driveway off Scripps Drive and Wheaton Avenue and taking off on foot. A perimeter was set up and San Bernardino and Rialto first responders arrived to assist local police with their K-9 unit and airship. Officers were going door-to-door in an attempt to locate the suspect, when undercover cops near Mr. Frenchs home reported that he had made it back to his residence off Arrow Highway and Merrywood. He was arrested without further incident. **** Its not every day police are called to the DoubleTree Claremont to coax down a woman found standing stark
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Claremont police corporal Hector Tamayo and officer Jeff Ting cite a cyclist for being in the Claremont Hills Wilderness Park after hours in March. Police began stepping up enforcement of the park hours as part of the overall changes including the new parking lot and no parking zones. Police have issued many tickets, which are $50 each, to park visitors who stay past the posted hours.
face, according to Claremont Lieutenant Mike Ciszek. He was allegedly in the process of turning marijuana into hash oil. The man was treated on scene by first responders from the Los Angeles County Fire Department and later transferred to Pomona Valley hospital for further treatment. April Jaime Frey may have been the one to see the comedy show on the evening of April 5, but Claremont police had the last laugh. The 36-year-old skipped out on paying her tab for watching the Flappers Comedy performance and walked right into the arms of officers who
awaited her at the police department, located just down the street from the comedy club. After fessing up, Ms. Frey agreed to pay her bill. She reached into her bra, but instead of pulling out money, a bag of methamphetamine fell out, according to Lt. Ciszek. Ms. Frey was arrested for possession of a controlled substance as well as for two outstanding warrants. June A resident in the 3400 block of Grand Avenue dug up something altogether unexpected when working in the garden on June 7. The woman was planting
EDUCATION
CUSD bids goodbye to land, board members in 2013
his year was marked by the Claremont Unified School District saying goodbye to valuable land deemed surplus, including the closing of escrow on a large parcel sold last year and the auction of two more significant pieces of real estate.
With escrow closed on the districts former district office, located at 2080 N. Mountain Ave., the school district is set to receive the $6.2 million the property fetched from homebuilder D.R. Horton at auction in February of 2012. Meanwhile, residents are poised to encounter new neighbors as the first of a trio of CUSD transactions adds to an ongoing housing boom in the city of Claremont. As reported in February 2013, the Claremont City Council has given its seal of approval to a 4.2-acre development featuring 54 condos at the former district office site. Another departure took place at the end of May, when the districts service center, located at 700 Base Line Road, was auctioned off in less than five minutes. Again, the winning bidder was D.R. Horton, with the company agreeing to pay the districts asking price of $7 million for the nearly 144,000-foot property. The decision to sell the service center was slightly contentious, because the old facility was still being used at the time it was declared surplus in February 2013. The solution has been a quick move, with the service center set to be housed at CUSDs current district office at 170 W. San Jose Ave. The districts new center of facilities management, which will be housed in a prefabricated building, is expected to open for business in May 2014, according to assistant superintendent of business services Lisa Shoemaker. Capping off the trend of selling surplus property for increasing amounts of money to parties intent on home development, the CUSD Board of Education approved the sale of the former La Puerta Intermediate School site at its November 21, 2013 meeting. The property, some 9.7 acres located at 2475 N. Forbes Ave., fetched $18,875,000 from the highest bidder, Brandywine Homes of Irvine, California. The sale is a positive development for district staff members who have spent the last few years navigating a complicated school district budget amid an ongoing budget crisis. It was also lauded by school board members like Steven Llanusa, who attributed the healthy sale price to hard work and cooperation on the part of district staff and on attractiveness of the locale: I think its a reflection of the value people place on living in Claremont,
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COURIER photos/Steven Felschundneff In November, Claremont Unified School District Board of Education President Mary Caenepeel became emotional as she read a statement during a ceremony recognizing her service and that of fellow board member Jeff Stark. Ms. Caenepeel and Mr. Stark retired from the board and were lauded by colleagues and the public during the ceremony.
because the developers bidding were homebuilders. They are willing to pay top dollar for land in Claremont because they know people are willing to pay top dollar for homes in Claremont. And a lot of that may well be due to the quality of Claremont schools. Some residents were less than thrilled with the prospect of yet another homebuilder getting their hands on Claremont land, however. A COURIER Facebook link to the article on the La Puerta sale yielded comments from dozens of community members, with concerns ranging from overcrowding of the city and its schools to the potential loss of the neighborhoods character. Hello to much needed funds Some quick calculations show that the district stands to net more than $32 million, an unprecedented influx of money, from the combined sales of the district of-
fice, service center and La Puerta sites. Ms. Shoemaker and district staff have emphasized that, despite such gains, CUSD should continue in the conservative course that has helped the district weather the storm. There are certain restrictions on how money from the sale of property can be spent. It has traditionally been allocated for capital projects and other onetime expenditures. Whats more, Claremont schools have years of deferred maintenance to catch up on, with facilities issues reflecting safety and compliance with the American Disabilities Act and other state laws at the top of the list. Nonetheless, the money pouring into district coffers is significant enough that discussion of its allocation dominated the recent school board election. The funds, combined with the passage of Proposition 30 in NoCUSD 2013/continues on page 8
naked on the third floor balcony. Such was the case on September 8, with Sarah Hambarzumjan-Calhoun, 26, of Santa Barbara, who was hanging from the balcony at one point, according to Lt. Ciszek. Officers were eventually able to detain Ms. Hambarzumjan-Calhoun, found to be under the influence of a controlled substance. She was arrested and later transported to the hospital. October The Los Angeles County HAZMAT crew was called to Golden State Water, 110 S. College Ave. on October 5 after a riled-up man wreaked havoc on the facility. The manclaiming a voice had told him to break the companys pipes and allegedly stating, Id blow this place up if necessary,broke into the building, yelling and screaming as he
destroyed pipes and equipment, according to Det. Ewing. In the process, the man caused a leak in a 40-gallon tank of chlorine. The HAZMAT team was called to the scene and the man was taken to the hospital, first for treatment of chemical burns to his body and next for a mental hold. He was also arrested for burglary and vandalism. October A pranksters joke on October 24 did not have Claremont High School administrators or local police laughing. What might have been intended as a prank caused an estimated $5000 in damages at the local school. The day before a rival football game at CHS, pitting the Claremont Wolfpack against the Damien Spartans, school staff found the high schools senior parking lot splashed with fluorescent green paint. The impromptu paint job ruined the
concrete, spilling over hours of work by Claremont seniors who had been allowed to decorate their parking spots. A large green D was found painted near the football stadium. In addition to the paint, several people reported having their tires damaged from nails strategically placed about the parking lot. November Road rage was taken to a heightened level on November 12 near Villanova Drive and Arrow Highway when a driver honked at a passing SUV after almost being hit in the middle of the roadway. The operator of the SUV, none too please, began following the other vehicle home. The driver, realizing he was being followed, stopped in a random driveway, at which time the owner of the SUV got out of the car and confronted him, according to Lt. Ciszek. He changed his tune when the driver threat-
ened to call the police. At that point, the man, described as a Hispanic male in his 20s, grabbed the others cell phone and took off. **** A 22-year-old Rancho Cucamonga resident was arrested on November 28 after using a stun gun to rob a guest staying at the Claremont Lodge, located at 736 S. Indian Hill Blvd. The female hotel guest, a 21-year-old from Fresno, had invited Mattias McCullough into her motel room, where he attacked her with the gun, attempted to duct tape her and stole cash and a cellphone, according to Claremont police. During the incident, the woman sustained minor injuries and was treated on scene by paramedics. Mr. McCullough was arrested several blocks away for robbery and assault with a deadly weapon.
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Guess what? One of the cute guys said I had a Mona Lisa smile!
To those we lost in 2013

Friend, colleague, family, Claremonter
Verma W. Vines Ray Collins Reverend Mary Ellen Kilsby Margaret Paul Scott Frank A. Morelli Peggy McCarter Betty Slaboda Jacqueline Crowl Brenda Busuttil Myron Chapman Richard H. Mabie, MD Anne Bowers Waggoner Beverly Boyd Frances Bray Daniel Martinez Roy Anderson Maryann Vazquez Roy Anderson Joe Monty Pipins Clifford Wallace Cole Jean Platt Reverend Donald Deer Joseph W. Lewis, Jr. Myrbeth Frances Southwood Ronald Dotson Helen Maxine Malcom Harley Reifsnyder Janet Tate Eula Mae Maloney Connie Q. Belmontes Dr. Fred Curlin Lyn Tobin Jackson Barry Schmit Fred Hinshaw Barbara Heavenston Olivia Leos Ethel M. Stivers Rev. William David Puntney Conrad Casler Ruth Harris Betty Carson Helen Warfel Dick Collins James Weber Robert Edgar Franklin Weimann Esther Pearl Van Hook Michaelangelo Thomas Riggio Lois W. NeSmith John Brustad Michael Woodcock Troyce Turner Jim McCabe Margaret F. Hinshaw George Galbreath Michael Patrick Rodriguez John Harrelson Leonard Cohn Lea Virginia Johnson William Leslie Chittick Jeannette Brainard Edward Joseph Piercy William Rasmussen Margaret Carothers Jeanne Schlick Bruce Plumb Karen Graf Randolph Hargrave Richard Dixon, Sr. Gail Ainsley Margery Ryan Algird Al Leiga Rick Whyte Patricia Fiddes John B. Tracey Matthew Bradley Ruth Lubarsky Patricia Kimball William Norin Vera Smith Robert C. Sauter Helen M. Howell Robert Borrelli Douglas H. Moore Dr, John McDermott, MD Betty Kessler-Roys Charlyne Warren William Vos Rev. Grace Jones Moore Susan Stephens Collins (Reeder) Delores J. Hill Frank Minano, Sr. Dorothy Norris Rachel Gage Virginia D. Brophy Alice Clevenger Gable Mickey Hernandez Rebecca Lee Phyllis (Miller) Anderson Lucian Louis (Lou) Marchio Marilyn Bosson Skidmore Edwin Allen Phillips Charlotte Ellen Herbert H. Schisler Annette H. Liles Dr. Gary Y Iida Katherine Hagedorn Sharon K. Leming Catherine Johnson Devon Williams Bishop Brooke Nicole Morrison Forrest Fraser MacDonald Amy Gusman Miller Tracy Beasom Nadean Carolyn Rogers Ashlyn Gardner Asfar Emad Marian G. Toovey Sid Gurule Patrick Mason Dr. James Fahringer
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vember of 2012which put an end to further cuts to the California education budgethave also likely added to a renewed sense of optimism in CUSD. During an interim financial report delivered at the last school board meeting on December 12, Ms. Shoemaker reported the district had ventured to add a couple of new items to its budget in the coming years: money to pay off some debt and the reinstitution of CUSDs $300,000-per-year budget for student transportation to field trips and extracurricular activities. School board experiences changing of the guard It wasnt just the physical landscape and financial prospects of the Claremont Unified School District that changed this year. The retirement of former board president Mary Caenepeel and board member Jeff Stark, both of whom opted not to run for reelection this year, made for a wide-open school board election featuring three hotly-contested seats. Five candidates ran for a seat on the Claremont school board in elections held on November 2, 2013, including incumbent Steven Llanusa and a quartet of other board hopefuls: Dave Nemer, Nancy Treser Osgood, Paul Steffen and Joe Salas. After a vigorous campaign, marked by collegiality and quality among the candidates, Mr. Llanusa, Mr. Nemer and Ms. Osgood were voted to represent Claremont schools. Both Ms. Caenepeel and Mr. Stark thanked everyone in the district as well as those closest to their heartstheir familiesfor showing ceaseless support and giving up family time while they attended board meetings and an array of CUSD functions. At the following meeting, the newly elected district representatives were welcomed at yet another reception. The first order of business was to assign new lead-
COURIER photo/Steven Felschundneff Claremont High School graduates Rebecca Whiteside, Kathy Kilsby, Alisa Allen Currier, Shaelynn Parker and Danielle Manter perform during the Alumni Gala in March 2013 to celebrate the opening of the Don F. Fruechte Theatre for the Performing Arts.
ership roles. Mr. Llanusa, now in his eighth year on the board, will serve as president in the coming year. Veteran board member Hilary LaConte will serve as vice president. While it represents a step up in responsibility, Mr. Llanusa is happy to say hello to his new post.
Im very honored to have been selected to be president, and Im very flattered that my colleagues consider me to be worthy of the job, he said in a December 16 COURIER article.
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It proved to be a banner year for dining in Claremont
t is safe to say that taste buds have been tingled this year in food. With new restaurants opening their doors, old favorites getting a second chance and the first ever Restaurant week being hosted in the city, food got the celebrity treatment in 2013.
Burger boom makes a big bang The Claremont burger boom brought the New Year in on a bun. While the city has always had foods of every culture to try, demand brought gourmet burgers in as king for 2013. Beef patties are not the only options when talking about gourmet choices. Bison and vegetarian patties combined with an endless choice of toppings make every bite a different experience. People lined up this year to try high-class burgers at restaurants dotted throughout Claremont. Claremont is a very special place, whether burger or any cuisine, said John Solana, owner of The Back Abbey restaurant. We have people that are educated in food. They are well-traveled and appreciate good wine and good drink. I think businesses are seeing that and taking the chance. The Back Abbey, known as a place to grab one of these gourmet wonders, pioneered this movement. With toppings ranging from caramelized onions to cranberry-apple chutney, these burgers arent the usual drive-thru monsters. Eureka Burger, Rounds and Boca Burger add to the craze with fresh ingredients and unique creations for customers to enjoy. Eurekas laid-back atmosphere and brews have crowds of people lining up for a chance to socialize and chow-down on burger creations. Rounds menu offers customers the chance to build their own monster and reap the benefits of an imagination. Many will come back just for a chance to try every creation they can at both locations. Boca Burger, named for the Boca Juniors not the meat substitute, has burgers made with a special chimichurri blend, a mix of minced tomatoes, garlic, onion, roasted peppers and lime juice in a mouth-watering sauce to treat their guests. The Argentinan spices make each bite a cultural treat.
COURIER photo/Steven Felschundneff Claremonts restaurant offerings exploded in 2013 and although there seemed to be a burger boom in spring, additional eateries like Crepes de Paris, Petiscos and Salad Farm have added to an already diverse restaurant scene in Claremont. Here, server Delaine Dunne clears a table on the porch of the Eureka Burger in Claremont.
No matter which location guests visit during the lunch or dinner rush, there is a wait that is well worth it in the end. New eateries, fresh ideas Two new eateries to Claremont this year include a new Salad Farm location and Al Amir flatbread. Both places took a common meal and put a twist on how people enjoy it. When opening the doors of Salad Farm, Anna Huff wanted to bring a healthy choice without a limited selection. With trimmings to add like bacon or avocado, she offered taste and health. Rather than stick you with a pile of lettuce and vegetables, Ms. Huff wanted
to bring her personal belief of moderation to the city of Claremont. Besides leafy greens with toppings, the menu consists of baked potatoes, Paninis and chicken. Keeping with the theme of fresh foods, owner of Al Amir Flatbread, Abdallah Soueidan, wanted to offer customers a pizza pie dish with an eastern flair. Using Lebanese flatbread as the doughy foundation, the recipes call to mind the types of dishes that would be sold in busy Lebanese marketplaces. Some more traditional meals are also available for anyone cautious about trying the flatbread creations for the first time.
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I enjoy the satisfaction of seeing people enjoy a good meal and you see how happy they are, Mr. Soueidan said. It gives you a good feeling to see that something you have given someone is being appreciated. That is what drove me to own my own place. La Piccolettas return After the restaurant had to close its doors last summer, the little Italian eatery was reopened last October under Karen Downtain, the previous owner. Long-time customers celebrated the return of the home-cooked style meals and loving family atmosphere. We have always said we dont consider ourselves the owners of La Piccoletta, but we consider ourselves the
COURIER photo/Steven Felschundneff Claremonts oldest Italian restaurant, La Piccoletta, reopened this year.
caretakers, Ms. Downtain said. La Piccoletta has a rich legacy and we are just fortunate to be among those to take care of it. The family atmosphere and delicious recipes have loyal customers still coming back to Claremont to try and grab a table in the small space.
Restaurant Week showcased Claremonts fine dining Claremont joined hundreds of other cities this year in its first-ever restaurant week that took place in July. The event allowed local eateries the chance to try out new menu items or bring in new customers for the eight-night event. Its all about exposure, Maureen Aldridge, Chamber president and chief executive officer said. Most people dont know we have Portuguese food or that the Orchard Restaurant is at the DoubleTree. This is a great way to support our restaurants and highlight the variety. The event did its job and brought attention to the hundreds of flavors that Claremont has to offer. Normally a slow month for the city, hungry customers got a chance to enjoy the hottest
part of summer in the comfort of Claremonts finest eateries. The event was meant to ward off summer blues for the businesses that miss college business. While restaurants get a chance to advertise and possibly bring in new customers, regulars were treated to discounted prices from a la carte alternatives and new faces could try even the priciest of places and walk out knowing the meal did not break the bank. The week joined annual events such as the wine walk and Blues and Brews beer fest. The Chamber of Commerce is looking forward to hosting the event next year as well, minus the sweltering heat. Christina Burton
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Ring the bells, deck the halls and do it their way

by Jan Wheatcroft
I have always loved the traditions I grew up with. It has meant connections, family, comfort and fun. It has just been the way we do things. And then I went to Israel to live for a year and Christmas came. Of course, for a Christian celebrating Christmas in Israel, it can be a very spiritual and exciting place to be but in l963 I lived among Israeli Jews and there was no Christmas. As I was caught up with other facets of the life there I didnt miss it too much but I was aware that I was not with my family doing the things we always did together. I had a good friend who must have realized that I was a bit like a fish out of water and he presented me with a lovely photography book as a Christmas gift. That memory has always remained; his kindness and thoughtfulness even when it was not a part of his life. Living in Greece, we celebrated our December 25th Christmas by playing cards and gambling for money all night, which included the children, as well. Gifts were given to children on the First of January, St. Basil Day (Agios Vassilis). Mostly children on our island, Samos, were invited in at various houses and given fruit and sweets and nuts and sometimes a bit of money. While we lived in Greece, we tried to celebrate the holidays in the Greek manner. We lived on a small island in a small village and it was easier and more fun to try to fit in with their traditions. My boys enjoyed following the activities of their friends. The sixth of January is an important day for Islanders. It is Epiphany and the day that Jesus was baptized as a man but it is also the day when the boats are blessed and that is an important time for any harbor village. After the church service, and after the Priest had blessed the cross, everyone paraded down to the harbor. All the young boys were in their bathing suits and shivering as they waitied for the Priest to throw the
cross into the sea. Then they all plunged into the water and the boy who found the cross would have luck for the coming year. He also got to parade through the village with his prize and was given money everywhere he went. It was a proud day for him. The big holiday in Greece is Easter (Pascha). First comes Lent for the 40 days before Easter. To begin Lent, there is the carnival (Apokries) where everyone goes rather mad for one day, Clean Monday. We packed picnic baskets and went out to the country. The children ran around and played and all sorts of good food was laid out. The beer and wine flowed. For that one day, you could sing and say any silly or nasty joke about anyone, especially someone in power, such as the mayor or police chief. Pranksters rode donkeys backwards and played tricks on each other. It was quite ribald and brought forth lots of laughs. In the evening, the children went from house to house knocking on doors. They were given sweets and small change and also liquor to drink. I was not prepared when the boys (ages 5 and 9) came home rather drunk and wobbling, nearly falling over and giggling with their friends. Easter in Greece culminates at midnight when the church bells are rung and the Priest shouts out, Christ Has Risen. All the people answer, He has truly Risen. Then the children threw packets of wrapped gunpowder (which they had been working on for days wrapping the gunpowder in masking tape) against the newly whitewashed houses and walls. The night was filled with bangs and booms, leaving black smudges everywhere and very happy little boys. For the Easter meal, it was tradition to eat a roasted lamb or goat. One year we raised our goat taking him for walks and feeding him until the day he was to be roasted for the Easter lunch, But my boys refused to
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CHS year in sports marked with high and lowlights
Football has higher sights in 2014 he 2013 football season was certainly one to forget for Claremont, who finished the season 1-9 and 0-5 in Sierra League action. After starting the season 0-3, the Wolfpack played their best game of the year on Sept. 27 against Northwood. Claremont topped the Timberwolves 40-14 in what was the teams most impressive defensive outing of the season. Averaging 24.5 points per game, Claremonts offense was led by two workhorse seniors in quarterback Craig Myers and running back Cecil Flemming. Flemming was arguably the teams most valuable player, racking up 1,235 rushing yards and 15 total touchdowns. The 6 2 senior finished with 169 carries, averaged 137.3 yards per game, and averaged an astounding 7.3 yards per carry. Claremonts defensive MVP was senior Josh Ferrer who ended 2013 with 73 total tackles and 49 solo tackles. His 8.1 tackles per game were first on the team. Returners to help water polo in 2014 After posting the best record in conference at 7-1, the Claremont boys water polo team (18-10) was primed to make a deep run into the postseason. However, a first-round CIF loss to Ventura, a team the Wolfpack had already fallen to earlier in the season, halted their quest for a championship. The most valuable player for the Wolfpack was junior Adam Ward. Not only was Ward a threat as a dangerous scorerhe led the team with 83 goals and 101 pointsbut he was also stout in sharing and defending the ball, as displayed by his 18 assists and 39 steals. He appeared in 27 of 28 matches and led the team with a 3.07 goals per game. Hard play will continue for girls volleyball It was an up and down season for the Claremont girls volleyball team, but after reaching the CIF playoffs it is hard to say they were not pleased with their efforts. The Wolfpack (14-13, 5-5) finished fourth in a tough Sierra League conference, both St. Lucys and Chino Hills went 9-1, and battled their way to CIF berth after defeating Serra, 3-1, in the
COURIERphoto/Steven Felschundneff Senior Andrew Guerra clears the bar while competing in the high jump in March during Claremont High Schools track meet versus South Hills in West Covina. Guerra came in third in the high jump but won the long jump at 17 feet 11 inches.
Wildcard Round. Head coach Allan Comerford deserves a lot of credit for guiding his team to the postseason, but perhaps the most noteworthy achievement is the strong work ethic he instilled in his athletes. Girls tennis held strong league play Claremont fell in the first round of the postseason to Valencia after dominating for much of the regular season. The Wolfpack began the season hot, starting off 5-1, and finished the season in similar fashion, racking up three straight wins to put themselves in good positions to compete in the playoffs. Unfortunately, events did not unfold in Claremonts favor, as they saw an early exit from the postseason after their loss to Valencia. The most important aspect I emphasize to my players is continual improvement, Katigbak said. I hope for the team to continue to show improvement. Girls golf had plenty of strong performances The Claremont golf team featured two
athletes in this years CIF Individual Regionals after the team put together impressive performances in the regular season and in the Sierra League finals. The Wolfpack sent six golfers to compete in the Sierra League prelims on October 22, with four golfers qualifying for the Sierra League finals: Kennedy Bingham, Nicole Curti, Stella Huh and Vanessa Lopez. Both Bingham and Curti were named to the first team All-Sierra League while Stella Huh and Vanessa Lopez earned Honorable Mention in the finals. I am proud of the girls, head coach Octavio Hernandez said. They played their best against the best in our CIF region. Cross country makes impact all the way to state competition With top ten finishes at the CIF Southern Section Finals and appearances
at the CIF State Championships, the 2013 boys and girls cross country season was one that will not be forgotten. After placing seventh at the Southern Section Finals, all seven members of the girls team qualified for the state championships in Fresno, including Megan Renken, Merin Arft, Reily McLachlan, Kiana Cavanaugh, Julia Cantrell, Annie Boos and Janelle Baeskens. The boys team placed ninth at the Southern Section. At the State Championships, the girls took 11th out of 22 schools in the Division II 5K with 276 points. Merin Arft was the top runner for Claremont, coming in 41st place with a time of 18:45. Annie Boos finished in 18:59 to take 55th place and Julia Cantrell came in 75th with a time of 19:13.
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Boys golf has room for improvement in 2014 The Pack finished 8-4 in Sierra League action and claimed third place to earn a CIF playoff berth earlier this year. Out of 20 competing teams, Claremont finished 10th with a total score of 407. Adelbert Wang shot a 77 while Braydon Fidak and Jonathan Yoo each shot an 82. Claremonts efforts were the second best among Sierra League competitors. Swimming/diving end on strong note Claremont swimmers finished third in the Sierra League after finishing the regular season on a strong note. The Wolfpack sent 10 athletes to compete at CIF, including Mary Hanna, Morgan Stockham, Samantha Duran, Melissa Oei, Jacob Altree, Jack Mammone, Ben Jardine, Luke Miller, Dylan Tarazona and Thomas Randles. Standouts in track and field Claremont had a strong performance in the track and field league finals in early May. The girls track and field team finished the season as Sierra League champions and earned the right to compete at State, where they finished eighth. In league finals, Brittany Brown won the 100 and 200-meter dashes while Kelsey Johnson won the high jump. Teammate Brittney Duquette finished second in the 400-meter run and Bailey Sanin finished second in the 800-meter run. Baseball team loaded with big hitters After defeating the Upland Highlanders in a CIF-SS Division II play-in game, 5-4, Claremont (14-12) clinched the final coveted spot in the CIF playoffs. The Wolfpack won two of their last four to finish third in the Sierra League, but fell in the first round to Aliso Niguel, 7-1. Claremont had five athletes finish the
10.8, and Chris Edward, 10.5. Not only were Hackett and Mahmoud threats to score from inside the arc, they were also dangers from beyond the three-point line, shooting a combined 46 percent on 189 attempts from beyond the arc. Girls basketball showed strong play at home court Claremont finished the 2012-13 season 10-15 and 3-7 in league action. The Wolfpack struggled on the road throughout the season, going 1-7 away from Claremont, but maintained a steady winning percentage at home, 5-4. The Pack landed a spot in the CIF Southern Section playoffs and were pitted against the No. 7-seeded Segerstrom Jaguars. Claremont was outmatched and failed to top 30 points, falling 49-28. Boys soccer impressive play continued into CIF Claremont (13-8-1) finished second in the Sierra League with a record of 7-3, and rode their late-season momentum deep into the CIF playoffs. The Pack finished the season 4-1 to put the team in good position to do damage in the playoffs. They opened CIF with a 1-0 win over Arlington on the road and mirrored their efforts the following week against Redondo Union, earning another hardfought 1-0 victory on the road. With two early round wins, Claremont had a chance to play in front of a home crowd against Servite in its round three match. Both defenses were stout, with each failing to surrender a goal in regulation, and the game was eventually decided in a shootout. Servite edged Claremont to move on to the third round. After beating Loyola 1-0 the following week, Servite lost to San Clemente in the Championship. Wrestling sends 5 players to CIF competition Claremont sent three male and two female competitors to the CIF playoffs. Claire Garciz and Dina Marron qualified for the girls while senior Gabe Vigil, senior Sam Piibe and junior Dustin Eguilez all qualified for the boys. Marron won three matches before being ousted in the fourth round while Garcia won two of her matches. Statistics were not obtainable for the boys.
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COURIERphoto/Steven Felschundneff CHS water polo had a strong season ending 7-1 in league play. A highlight included a very close game in October, when the Wolfpack broke a 20-year streak of losses to the Damien Spartans with a stunning 8-7 victory.
season with an average of .300 or better, led by senior Jeremy Giles who hit an astounding .467 with 23 runs and 10 doubles. As a team, the Wolfpack were stout on offense, recording a team average of .393, but were unable to hold opponents to under four runs per game. Boys tennis has strong regular season play Claremont sent its top four athletes to compete in the Division II individual championships at the University of Redlands in May, after an impressive showing in the regular season. Brothers Cameron and Konrad Lorek took the court as doubles partners, while brothers Andrew and Alan Leahy aimed to win singles. [Sommer] was really quick side-toside, but had nothing on his balls, making him frustrating to play, Andrew Leahy said. I wanted to wait for the right shot to pull the trigger, and not show him too many things in a row. He was going to make me beat him.
Softball team looks to improve The Claremont softball team finished the 2012-13 season 8-13, with a 2-8 record in league play, and failed to make the postseason. As a team, Claremont struggled to limit the offensive output by its competitors, having finished the season with a team earned run average of 4.00. A key returner who will look to play a big role for the Wolfpack this season will be Andrea Olmsted. Zetterberg leads strong play for boys volleyball The Claremont boys volleyball team was in complete control of their 2012-13 season, going 25-6 and 11-1 in Sierra League action. The Wolfpack defeated Quartz Hill, 3-0, in the first round of CIF action, but fell to a tough Foothill squad, 3-1, ending a remarkable year for the Wolfpack. Senior Stephen Zetterberg had a phenomenal senior season, racking up 234 kills and finishing with a kill percentage of 61.9. Returning players give boys basketball high hopes The 2012-13 boys basketball team went 20-10 and 7-3 in Sierra League play en route to a CIF playoff berth. The Wolfpack were nearly unstoppable at home, going 5-1 at Claremont High, and fared well on the road with a record of 7-3. The Wolfpack had a trio of athletes averaging at least 10 points per game: Korey Hackett, 11.7, Omar Mahmoud,
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Picture this...
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Kierra Wright smiles as she receives her hood from Keck Graduate Institute President Sheldon Schuster during commencement in May. Ms. Wright received a postdoctoral professional masters degree during the ceremony.
Raindrops from January storms bead on the pavement outside the COURIER with rainbow colors created by some spilled oil.
The boys varsity cross country team chants as they get mentally prepared for their race in October during the second Sierra League cross country meet at Bonelli Regional Park. The Wolfpack had a stunning meet winning four out of five events.
Construction began on the Padua Avenue and Base Line Road housing development, which necessitated the destruction and resuse of the handful of historic stone houses on the property.
Emmalyn Spruce has her hair styled just prior to the beginning of rehearsal of the Claremont High School Theatres production of the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee in March. Teacher Alicia Chatham helps Peyton White during a Conductive Education class in February at Danbury Elementary School. Peytons parents moved to Claremont from Chicago in June of 2011 solely for the Conductive Education program at Danbury. College Avenue commuters awoke one February morning to find a makeshift crosswalk drawn across the roadway in white spray paint with the word (s)troll beckoning pedestrians across. Campus safety officers blocked each side of the walkway to discourage pedestrians from using the fake crosswalk, while city staff cleaned up the mess. Claremont resident David Lindley performed at the 30th annual Claremont Folk Festival at Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden in June. It was the first time that the festival was held at the Garden, which sold out. Other noted acts included a spoken word performance by Henry Rollins, music by Claremont resident Peter Harper, and a fun set by Janet Klein and her Parlor Boys.
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PIANO PIANO DUELING PIANOS: 2014: The Final Countdown New Years Eve event featuring party favors and champagne toast at midnight. $30 per seat for presale or $35 per seat at the door (limited availability). $15 after 9 p.m. for standing room only up to the maximum capacity. Make reservations at www.duelingpianopiano.com. Piano Piano is located at 555 W Foothill Blvd, Claremont. HIP KITTY JAZZ & FONDUE: Flattop Tom and His Jump Cats perform a New Years Eve party at Hip Kitty from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. $180 per couple includes two cover charges, a four-course dinner for two with a bottle of Fat Cat wine and a champagne toast. $130 per couple includes 2 cover charges, salad, cheese fondue, chocolate fondue and a champagne toast. $25 cover charge. Inquire about VIP booths. Make reservations by calling (909) 447-6700. Hip Kitty Jazz and Fondue, 502 W. First St., Claremont. www.hipkittyjazz.com. THE PRESS RESTAURANT: New Years Eve with The Inciters (Soul Review) at 10 p.m. 129, Harvard Ave., Claremont. (909) 625-4808.
CASA 425: All That Glitters, A New Years Eve Celebration featuring Ninja Funk and dancing in the courtyard. The lounge is open from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. with full food service until 11 p.m. and complimentary midnight champagne toast. $10 cover charge after 9 p.m. Must be 21 years or older with valid ID. Overnight accommodations begin at $205. For more information, call (909) 624-2272. TUTTI MANGIA ITALIAN GRILL: New Years Eve Dinner at Tutti Mangia between 5 and 10 p.m. Call (909) 625-4669 for a reservation. 102 Harvard Ave., Claremont. www.tuttimangia.com.
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NIGHTLIFE
CASA DE SALSA: 415 W. Foothill Blvd. This is a restaurant that offers weekly live entertainment. 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. 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, January 2: All Titos Vodka drinks $2 off and Eureka Thursday Night Music featuring Craic Haus (Irish pub/folk/punk). 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: 624-2928 or www.folkmusiccenter.com. FLAPPERS COMEDY: 540 W. First St., Claremont Packing House. 18+. Show times: Friday at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m., Saturday at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m and Sunday at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door. Friday, December 27: Tom Clark from The Late Late Show. 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Saturday, December 28: Comedy Traffic School. 8:30 a.m. Tom Clare from the Late Late Show. 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Sunday, December 29: Two Milk Minimum, 4:30 p.m. Silly Sundays Open Mic/Auditions, 9 p.m. Tuesday, December 31: East Coast New Years Eve. 8 p.m. West Coast New Years Eve 10 p.m. Thursday, January 2: First Timer Funnies Pro/Am. 8 p.m. Friday, January 3: Jackie Kashian from Comedy Central. 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Saturday, January 4: Jackie Kashian from Comedy Central. 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Sunday, January 5: Two Milk Minimum, 4:30 p.m. Silly Sundays Open Mic/Auditions, 9 p.m. FOX THEATER POMONA: 301 S. Garey Ave., Pomona. www.foxpomona.com. Saturday, December 21: The Cult Electric 13 World Tour. 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: 447-6700 or www.hipkittyjazz.com. Friday, December 27: Little Faith (jazz/blues). 8 p.m. $5 cover charge. Saturday, December 28: Switchblade 3 (jazz/blues) 8 p.m. $5 cover charge. Sunday, December 29: Jaxx Sessions presents Nancy Sanchez. 7 p.m. Tuesday, December 31: Flattop Tom and his Jump Cats. $25 cover charge. $180 per couple which includes covers, 4 course dinner for 2, bottle of Fat Cat wine and champaign toast. $130 per couple includes 2 covers, salad, cheese fondue & chocolate fondue and champaign toast. THE PRESS RESTAURANT: 129 Harvard Ave., Claremont Village. Thursday through Saturday until 2 a.m. Live DJ every Thursday at 11 p.m. 21 and over after 9 p.m. Standing room only after 9:30 p.m. No cover. 625-4808. Friday, December 27: Rizorchestra (virtuoso blues guitar). 10 p.m. Saturday, December 28: Former Friends of Young Americans (eclectic/spacious indie). 10 p.m. Sunday, December 29: Piano Sunday (Angela Parrish). 6 p.m. Cinema Sundays (Live at Pompeii). 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 31: New Years Eve with The Inciters (Soul Review). 10 p.m. Wednesday, January 1: Joe Atman. 9:30 p.m. Thursday, January 2: Baldy Mountain Jazz Band. 8 p.m. Friday, January 3: Kansas City Bankroll (Guitar Rock). 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). 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. 767-2255. Margarita Mondays: $2 house margaritas, $3 house wine, $3 delirium tremens and $3 bolawnies. Tequila Tuesdays: $2 house tequila, $3 house wine, $3 Coronas and $3 nachos. Whiskey Wednesdays: $2 house scotch or bourbon, $3 house wine, $3 Stella and $3 bruschetta. Thirsty Thursdays: Half-off all drinks and appetizers all evening. Finest Fridays: $2 house vodka, $3 Pomona Queen, Green Flash and Hanger 24. Plus $3 house wine, $4 nachos and $6 classic burger and fries all evening. Kimera performs Gypsy Kings-style music. Saturdays and Sundays: $3 Bloody Marys, mimosas and Afghan fries from opening to closing. Live jazz music is performed on weekends.
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CLAREMONT AFTER HOURS
COURIERS Claremont After Hours celebrates a year of Claremont fun
ay hello to the COURIERs newest blog, Claremont After Hours. Written by us, Jenelle Rensch and Jessica Gustin. Our nightlife blog explores all there is to do in Claremont. Through our creative writing style, we aim to paint a picture of each event in hopes of enticing our readers to go out and experience it for themselves, while simultaneously highlighting great causes, businesses and Claremont as a whole.
Since we began on March 1, 2013 we have gotten a chance to be a part of a variety of events ranging from costume parties to charity fundraisers to musicals. With over 41 blogs under our belts we have had some memorable and hilarious moments. One of our favorite events included this years Claremont Community Foundation Party Parade, where we got to attend not just one, but two of these off-the-wall parties. One of our first events was the Pound at Padua, a dogthemed party held at the historic Padua Hills Theater. We didnt know what to expect but soon found out that Claremonters know how to party. Highlights of the night included COURIER editor Kathryn Dunn being taken by surprise when her sister Lisa Shlick paid $10 to have Ms. Dunn carted off to the pound! Other memorable moments include Jessica shattering her Taste of Claremont wine glass and cutting Jenelles foot, leading her to need first-aid; more than one rowdy chicken dance at multiple Oktoberfests,
COURIER photos/Jenelle Rensch Earlier this year, Claremont After Hours bloggers Jessica Gustin and Jenelle Rensch walked the red carpet at Hip Kitty Jazz and Fondue, visited the LA County Fair and rocked out to a concert at Rhino Records in the Claremont Village.
Jess Swick showing off his dancing skills at the Doms Speakeasy party and Jenelles obsession with photographing dogs (literally there are so many dog pictures!) This year has been an amazing whirlwind of activities! We would like to thank everyone for having us and for all of our amazing readers for sticking with us. We cant wait to see what Claremont has in store for us next year!
Until next year, J&J, www.claremontafterhours.com
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PERFORMING ARTS
BRIDGES AUDITORIUM: 450 N. College Way, Pomona College. Box-office hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 607-1139. Tickets may be purchased online; you can easily choose seats at www.pomona.edu/bridges. Sunday, January 19: New Shanghai Circus. Fearless performers with boundless energy bring you more than 2000 years of Chinese circus traditions. $25. Discounts available for children, seniors and military. 2 p.m. BRIDGES HALL OF MUSIC: Pomona College, 150 E. Fourth St., Claremont. 607-2671. Saturday, January 25: Claremont Symphony Orchestra Concerto Competition winners Gaeun Moon (violin) and ShihZan Yao (cello) present a Concert for Young People at 10:30 a.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. 626-1254, ext.1 or www.candlelightpavilion.com. Through December 28: Because its Christmas. January 2 through 5: Michael Ryan Irish Celebration of Music Song and Dance. January 10 through February 2: The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. January 16 through 30: Lisa Layne. February 7 through March 16: My Fair Lady.
COURIER photos/Jenelle Rensch Claremont After Hours bloggers Jessica Gustin and Jenelle Rensch participated in Claremont Community Foundations Party Parade, saw Maria Bamford at Flappers Comedy Club in the Packing House, sipped cocktails at Eureka and watched a dance show at Bridges Auditorium, among many Claremont excursions this year. Visit www.claremontafterhours.com for more Claremont blogs and slide shows in the new year.
COURIER CROSSWORD
Crossword by Myles Mellor. Puzzle #243
Across
1. Bygone despot 5. Compensate for 11. First name of the actor visiting Chaffey High School to bring Mark Twain to life 14. Gaucho weapon 15. Leans (on) 16. Pitching stat 17. Title of a local Gardening Club (goes with 44 across) 19. Cool, in the 80's 20. Go for the gold? 21. Certain housecat 23. October brew 24. Like some decrees 26. Chairlift predecessor, at many resorts 29. Obsolete math aid 34. Blow one's top 35. A long time
36. Big wine holder 37. Go (over) 38. ___ Chris Steak House 40. The Colosseum, e.g. 41. Sort or type 42. Native home on the range (Var.) 43. Island in the Med. 44. See 17 across 47. Not here 48. Accessible to everyone 49. "Give it __!" 51. Yemeni neighbor 54. The Mikado, e.g. 59. Wheel fastener 60. Fabreze, etc 63. Web browser entry 64. Lecture hall 65. Enjoy, as benefits 66. Merry 67. Zestful 68. Excites, with "up"
Down
1. One-half fluid oz. 2. Like a lime 3. Besides 4. Scoundrels 5. Balcony window 6. Boundary dividers 7. Off-pitch 8. Roommate, perhaps 9. Unagi, at a sushi bar 10. Feared flies 11. Action word 12. Cairo inhabitant 13. Madame 18. Unhappy way to grow 22. Key factor in inflation? 24. Near in time or space 25. Roman calendar day 26. "The Lord of the Rings" character 27. Garment worn by Muslim women 28. Imitate 30. Caesar's tongue 31. It hangs from the soft palate 32. Congregation members 33. Mount near Catania 34. Monumental work 38. Frosty film 39. Over or above 40. Like the seafood in sushi, often 42. In a half-hearted way 43. A New Zealander 45. Reel's partner 46. Lose all one's money in gambling 50. Possibly infectious 51. Hit the ball hard 52. Star quality 53. Like the fabled duckling 54. Lyrical poems 55. Literary Pound 56. Really pour, as rain 57. Sprung thing 58. Snakes of Egypt 61. Word before strain or candy 62. Tuber also known as a New Zealand yam
Answers to last weeks puzzle #242
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COURIER photo/Steven Felschudnneff More than 17 acres of The Bernard Field Station went up in flames in September after a work crew from Golden State Water Company sent sparks flying while using a metal saw near the area, which is owned by and used for academic purposes by The ClaremontColleges. CITY NEWS 2013 continued from page 3
College. This is really an unparalleled opportunity. Golfers say so long to local green Golfers paid their respects to the Claremont Golf Course with a last round of golf over the Thanksgiving holiday. On December 1, 2013, the course activity came to a halt for good. The golf courses board of directors announced the courses closure in early September, after an independent audit confirmed the facilitys financial operations were no longer operable and would soon run out. Since that time, revenue has decreased even further than expected, according to board members. It is unknown what will become of the nine-hole course. The Claremont University Consortium, who manages the college-owned community space on behalf of The Colleges, has been unresponsive to requests for comment on the future of the space, whether they would consider selling the course to an interested buyer or hold a community forum to address future possibilities. The land used for the Claremont Golf Course, which operates under a conditional-use permit from the city, is currently designated as educational zoning, golf course manager Dennis Bishop noted in a previous conversation with the COURIER. City says goodbye to strawberry patch, open space The pick-up of the economy has been evident in Claremont this year as several housing developments, many of which have been in the works for years, finally made their move forward. Claremonters will see vacant land starting to vanish in
hands. An educational forum with Claremont police provided business owners with the tools they needed to prevent crime. While the commercial smash-and-grab burglaries are not yet a thing of the past, businesses continue to band together through the Claremont Chambers Business Watch, staying vigil to keep crimes out of Claremonts business centers. Despite devastation, academics welcome new possibilities The city was sent into a tailspin on September 13 when a quick moving fire destroyed 17 acres of the Bernard Field Station, an academic resource for The Claremont Colleges and local community for the last 33 years. Passersby gathered to watch the spectacle as first responders descended upon the Foothill Boulevard institution in record time to existinguish flames set by a work crew from Golden State Water Company. Despite the perceived devastation, however, Claremont Colleges academics found opportunity amid the ruins. Academics have inundated the local field station in the months following the fire, eager to take advantage of the opportunity to study in Claremonts new fire ecology. What the students in Claremont and faculty members have the chance to do is not just tell us about what happens here [at the Bernard Field Station], but about the whole ecosystem across the world, said Char Miller, director of the Environmental Analysis Program at Pomona
2014 as six different developers advance with housing developments that include approximately 694 new housing units, according to Brian Desatnik, director of community development. A majority will be attached townhome units, only 114 are listed as detached singlefamily homes. This has meant some changes to the Claremont landscape. Locals will no longer be visiting the strawberry patch at Towne and Base Line as developer Taylor Morrison builds out the 6-acre parcel of land with townhomes and a potential retail center. Thanks to Councilmember Corey Calaycay, however, the strawberries will not be completely uprooted from Claremont. The owner of the patch has been growing his prized berries on the Calaycay property for the past two years and continues to sell at the Methodist Church in La Verne. Claremont is indeed changing, but residents have played a crucial role in keeping Claremont officials accountable to the character of their beloved city. Commission and council meetings have been flooded with residents, who have successfully helped keep a 60foot sign from being erected near Towne and Base Line, kept several historic stone structures intact and made sure that developments are congruent with surrounding neighborhoods. Their work is far from over, however. Residents have a busy year ahead with more development on the horizon in 2014.
Beth Hartnett news@claremont-courier.com
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RENTALS
Apartment For Rent
CLAREMONT: Three bedroom, two bathroom apartment. $1400 monthly. $800 security deposit on approved credit. 624-9958.
EMPLOYMENT
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Claremont Real Estate Market Snapshot

Year in Review
Number of Homes Sold Number Sold > $750,000 Number Sold < $750,000 Highest Sale Price Lowest Sale Price Average List Price Average Sold Price Average Days On Market 2013 360 64 296 $3,600,000 $160,000 $621,397 $607,681 54 2012 364 43 321 $2,700,000 $150,000 $533,864 $514,185 80 Change From Previous Year -1 percent +49 percent -8 percent
+33 percent +7 percent
Townhome For Rent

TWO bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms. Living room with laminate flooring and fireplace. Two-car garage, community pool. Includes refrigerator, washer and dryer. $1650 monthly. WSPM 621-5941. GATED courtyard with pool. Two bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms. Washer, dryer. Central heating and air. Gas fireplace. No pets, smoking. $1595 monthly. Water and trash paid. 605 Colby Cr. 4553612.
+16 percent +18 percent -33 percent
MARKETPLACE
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What a great and interesting year for the Claremont real estate market! Compared to the year prior, we saw significantly less inventory, and homes selling in less time, for more money. We saw interest rates jump a full percent over the course of a week this spring, where they are now holding relatively steady. We saw equity return to those who were previously underwater on their mortgages. The number of short sales dropped by over 50 percent from the year prior, and only accounted for 6 percent of total sales in 2013! We are seeing the year come to a close with several new townhome construction projects throughout the city. This should make for a very interesting 2014, as well see how the sale of those townhomes will impact the re-sale market. All-in-all, the Claremont real estate market is heading in a positive direction.
Information provided by Ryan Zimmerman, Wheeler Steffen Sotheby's International Realty. Contact Ryan at ryan.zimmerman@sothebysrealty.com.
Want To Rent
RETIREE looking to relocate to Claremont, April 7, 2014. Prefer month-to-month lease, one bedroom. Ken, 573-2680044.
MARKETPLACE
Financial
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Antiques
A BARN and house full of antiques, furniture and smalls. Refinishing too! 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. 621-6628.
REAL ESTATE
House For Sale
REMODELED ready to move in three bedroom, 1.75 bathroom home plus separate guest house. Close to downtown, colleges and metrolink. Fully landscaped front and back yard. 479,000. Agent, 625-2407.
Want To Buy
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Donations
DONATE your car. Fast, free towing, 24-hour response. Tax deduction. United Breast Cancer Foundation. Providing free mammograms and breast cancer information. 888-792-1675. (Cal-SCAN)
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SERVICES
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
ED EY The Carpet Guy. Carpet repairs and re-stretching. Claremont resident. Free estimates. 909-621-1867. ANDERSON Carpet Service. Claremont resident serving Claremont since 1985. Powerful truck mounted cleaning units. Expert carpet repairs and stretching. Senior discounts. 24-hour emergency water damage service. Please call 621-1182.
Contractor
KOGEMAN CONSTRUCTION
Room additions. Kitchen/bath remodeling. Custom cabinets. Residential/commercial. 946-8664 Lic.B710309 Visit us on Facebook!
Electrician
Haydens Services Inc.
Since 1978 Bonded * Insured No job too big or small! Old home rewiring specialist. 24-hour emergency service.
Gardening
Handyman
909-982-8910
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AC/Heating
DOUG CHAPLINE Heating & Air Conditioning
Since 1979 - Prompt repairs, serious service. Free estimates for complete installations and equipment change outs. Competitive rates. Visa, MC accepted. Lic.C20-383912. Call 626-3933.
Drywall
Fences & Gates

ADVANCED DON DAVIES
Veteran New, repairs. ONE CALL DOES IT ALL!
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. Mowing, hand pull weeding, trimming, sprinkler work and cleanups. David, 374-1583.
HANDYMAN Service. "Your small job specialist." Steve Aldridge. Day: 909-455-4917. Evening: 909-625-1795.
Hauling
SAMEDAY-HAULAWAY
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Chimney Sweep
Gash Chimney Sweep
Dust free chimney cleaning. Repairs, chimney covers, spark arrestors, masonry and dampers. BBB. Please call 909-467-9212.
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Lic.323243 THOR McAndrew Construction. Drywall repair and installation. Interior plaster repair. Free estimates. CA Lic.742776. Please call 909816-8467. ThorDrywall.com.
ADVANCED DON DAVIES

Same Day One call does it all! Garage, yard, home, moving!
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, 621-4761.
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Quality Fireplace & BBQ Chimney sweeping.

Complete fireplace, woodstove installation, service and repair. Spark arrestor supply and installation. Call 920-6600. 392 N. 2nd Ave., Upland.
House Cleaning
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. CAROUSEL Quality Cleaning. Family owned for 20
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Electrician
CALL Lou. Flush lights, service changes, repairs, service calls, outdoor lighting and room additions. Lic.258436. Call 909-2417671, 909-949-8230. SPARKS ELECTRIC Local electrician for all your electrician needs! 626-890-8887 or 909-251-2013. Lic.922000
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
TOP notch care. Errands, pet and house sitting. Bonded, experienced, reliable. References. Call Colleen 909-489-1862. IM here to help! Housekeeping, shopping, errands. Pet, plant, house sitting. Jenny Jones, 909-626-0027, anytime!
Concrete
ADVANCED DON DAVIES
Veteran, Mt. Sac, Cal Poly Stamped, broom, color finishes. Slate, flagstone, planters, walls and walkways.
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
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.
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.
Contractor Bathroom Remodeling

A Bath-Brite authorized dealer. Bathtubs and sinks. Showers, tile, countertops. Refinish - Reglaze - Restore Porcelain, ceramic, fiberglass. Quick and affordable. Please call 945-7775. www.bath-brite.com 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.
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.
Garage Doors
DOT Will Do It! A full-service errand business. Dorothy "Dot" Sheehy. www.dotwilldoit.com. 909-621-9115 or 909-782-2885.
Handyman
SMALL repair jobs, fencing, gates, brick block, concrete cutting, breaking and repair. 25 years in Claremont. Paul, 909-753-5360.
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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.
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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.673558. 909-945-1995
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JOHNNY'S Tree Service. Weed abatement/land clearing. Disking and mowing. Please call 909-946-1123, 951-522-0992. Lic.270275. TIRED of dealing with weed problems on your lot or field? Help control the problem in an environmentally safe manner. To receive loads of quality wood chips. Please call 909-214-6773. Tom Day Tree Service.
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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.
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Painting
ACE SEVIER PAINTING Interior/Exterior BONDED and INSURED Many references. Claremont resident. 35 years experience. Lic.315050 Please call: 624-5080, 596-4095. D&D Custom Painting. Bonded. Lic.423346. Residential, commercial. Interior or exterior. Free estimates. 909-982-8024.
Window Washing
Always Cleaning Windows Residential-Screen & Tracks Commercial Buildings Free Estimates Licensed & Insured Lic. BL00080998 909-287-6693 NACHOS Window Cleaning. For window washing, call Nacho, 909-816-2435. Free estimates, satisfaction guaranteed. Resident of Claremont.
Roofing
GORDON Perry Roofing. Reroofing, repairs of all types. Free estimates. Quality work. Lic.C39588976. 909-944-3884. DOMINICS Roofing. Residential roofing and repairs. Free estimates. Lic.732789. Call Dominic, 951-212-9384.
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PERSONAL driver. I can drive you to the airport, a doctors appointment, or to visit family anywhere within California. 909-205-3247.
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PLASTERING by Thomas. Stucco and drywall repair specialist. Licensed home improvement. Contractor Lic.614648. 984-6161. www.wall-doctor.com.
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USC graduate. Tutoring K12 English, math, SAT in the convenience of your home. Experienced, references. $20 hourly. cdelabeg@usc.edu. 909-983-5834. 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.
RESIDENTIAL/Commercial. Quality work at reasonable prices. Free estimates. Lic.541469. 909-622-7994.
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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 *
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 2013 225079 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as ARTIST TRAIT, SQUARE I GALLERY, WAW ALLAP, MUSEUM STORES ONLINE, MUSEUM ARTIFACT, 110 Harvard, Claremont, CA 91711. Registrant(s): ETANA INC, 5050 Arrow Hwy, Montclair, CA 91763. This business is conducted by a Corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name or names listed above on 10/09/08. /s/ Walter Ebrahimzadeh Title: CEO This statement was filed with the RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 12/04/13. 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. 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: December 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2013 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 2013247236 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as CINEGATE MEDIA, 449 Marygrove Road, Claremont, CA 91711. Registrant(s): Robert Anthony Perez, 449 Marygrove Road, Claremont, CA 91711. This business is conducted by an Individual. Registrant has not yet commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /s/ Robert Anthony Perez Title: Owner This statement was filed with the RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 12/03/13. 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. 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: December 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2013 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF DEBORAH ANN SIMS CASE NO. BP147683 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of DEBORAH ANN SIMS A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by LAURA SIMS in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that LAURA SIMS be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING ON THE PETITION WILL
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BE HELD IN THIS COURT AS FOLLOWS: Date: January 22, 2014 at Time: 8:30 A.M. in Dept. 9 located at: Superior Court Of California, County Of Los Angeles, 110 N. Grand Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90012 Central District IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a CONTINGENT CREDITOR OF THE DECEDENT, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58 (b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE THE FILE KEPT BY THE COURT. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: Jerry T. Morgan SBN: 109666 500 N. State College Blvd., Suite 110 Orange, CA 92868 714-919-4250 Publish: December 20, 27, 2013 and January 3, 2014 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 2013 254869 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as PATS ALTERATIONS, 455 W. Foothill Blvd., #102, Claremont, CA 91711. Registrant(s): Elvia Zavala, 8571 Kempster Ave., Fontana, CA 92335. This business is conducted by an Individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name or names listed above on 10/31/2013. /s/ Elvia Zavala This statement was filed with the RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 12/12/13. 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. 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: December 20, 27, 2013, January 3 and 10, 2014 Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES If an application for a premises to premises transfer or original license at a premises located in a census tract with undue concentration of licenses, the following notice must be published once a week for three consecutive weeks pursuant to Government Code Section 6063, in a newspaper of general circulation other than a legal or professional trade publication. The publication must be in the city in which such premises are situated, or if such premises are not in a city, then publication shall be made in a newspaper of general circulation other than a legal or professional trade publication nearest the premises. Affidavit of publication shall be filed with the following office: Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control 222 E. Huntington Dr. Ste 114 Monrovia, CA 91016 (626) 256-3241 NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Date of Filing Application: December 10, 2013 To Whom It May Concern: The Name(s) of the Applicant(s) is/are: ZEE PIZZA CLAREMONT, INC. The applicants listed above are applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell alcoholic beverages at: 520 W 1ST ST CLAREMONT, CA 91711-4618 Type of license(s) applied for: 41 On-Sale Beer And Wine Eating Place CLAREMONT COURIER, 1420 N. Claremont Blvd, Ste 205B, Claremont, CA 91711 (909) 621-4761. Publish: December 20, 27, 2013 and January 3, 2014 ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2013 137625 Current File No: 2013 250506 The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s): Pats Alterations, located at 445 W. Foothill Blvd., #102, Claremont, CA 91711. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed on 07/02/13 in the County of Los Angeles. Registrant(s): Maximiliano Ruiz , 437 Eucalyptus Dr., Redlands, CA 92373 The business was conducted by an Individual. This statement was filed with the RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 12/06/13. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Maximiliano Ruiz Title: Owner Publish: December 13, 20, 27, 2013 and January 3, 2014 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20110015004771 Title Order No.: 110429485 FHA/VA/PMI No.: ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY APPLIES ONLY TO COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR, NOT TO THIS RECORDED ORIGINAL NOTICE. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 07/07/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NDEx West, L.L.C., as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 07/08/2005 as Instrument No. 05 1608614 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: BERNADETTE B KENDALL, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 01/02/2014 TIME OF SALE: 11:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: BY THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED AT 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA 91766. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 872 W HIGHPOINT DR, CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA 91711 APN#: 8669-029-072 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by
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the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $468,996.09. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714-730-2727 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web site www.lpsasap.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 20110015004771. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AGENCY SALES and POSTING 2 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92602 714-730-2727 www.lpsasap.com NDEx West, L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NDEx West, L.L.C. as Trustee Dated: 12/04/2013 NDEx West, L.L.C. 15000 Surveyor Boulevard, Suite 500 Addison, Texas 75001-9013 Telephone: (866) 795-1852 Telecopier: (972) 661-7800 A-4431380 12/13/2013, 12/20/2013, 12/27/2013 NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE TS No. CA-13-541289-VF Order No.: 130016987-CA-MAI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/14/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of
sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): TALINE MANOUGIAN, A SINGLE WOMAN Recorded: 2/21/2007 as Instrument No. 20070371773 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 1/17/2014 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $495,423.63 The purported property address is: 4101 BOISE LN, CLAREMONT, CA 91711 Assessors Parcel No.: 8302-032-003 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 recorders office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be 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 714-7302727 for information regarding the trustees sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-13-541289-VF . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagees Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders rights against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA13-541289-VF IDSPub #0060141 12/27/2013 1/3/2014 1/10/2014
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Friday, December 27, 2013 u One dollar

Its been a year to remember.

Join us as we say hello, goodbye and take a look at the numbers.

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MY SIDE/ PAGE 2 CALENDAR/ PAGE 16

COURIER photos/Steven Felschundneff

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Editor-in-Chief Kathryn Dunn

2013 was a numbers game for Claremont and the COURIER

Education Reporter/Obituaries Sarah Torribio

Education Reporter/Obituaries Christina Burton (Interim)

Photo Editor/Staff Photographer Steven Felschundneff

Reporter At Large Pat Yarborough Calendar Editor

Back Page Sammy

DID THEY GET THE STORY RIGHT?

Classified Editor Jessica Gustin

(Most say they

CHS students tell principal to add classes on weekends

Walmart plans new super store in Village West

Billing/Accounting Manager Dee Proffitt Distribution/Publications Tom Smith

Claremont Colleges will have free tuition in 2014-15

Consider the source.

one hundred and fifth year, number 58

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Change was blowing through the City of Trees in 2013

Water weighs heavy on minds of most Claremonters

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Police handled a variety of off-the-wall and serious crime in 2013

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CUSD bids goodbye to land, board members in 2013

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My wife thinks Im too old for Old Spice.

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To those we lost in 2013

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CUSD 2013/from page 5

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It proved to be a banner year for dining in Claremont

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RESTAURANTS 2013/ continued from the previous page

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