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The street trees that have become critically stressed include a handful that are adjacent to vacant lots, such as this one on Wagner Drive. The lack of rain, excessive heat and state-mandated water restrictions have challenged the more than 24,000 city and park trees throughout Claremont, with 1,606 trees in some form of
drought-stress and another 147 that have already lost their fight to stay alive. How can residents keep Claremonts urban forest healhty while adhering to Californias water conservation guidelines? See page 15 for a special tree supplement to the COURIER, where we offer tips on watering and outline the citys plan.
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one hundred and seventh year, number 37
Dear Editor:
I read Jeffery Auerbachs Dollar Tree letter several times, trying to determine if it
reflected his true feelings or was intended
to be some sort of satire. Im still not sure.
In the ultimate compliment that vice
pays to virtue, the letter barely disguises a
rather nasty contempt for those at the absolute bottom of the consumer market
with a critique of Dollar Trees operating
practices. Business critiqueseven valid
onesnotwithstanding, I cant help but
think that Mr. Auerbachs real fear is that
Claremonts uniqueness will be polluted
by the presence of souls who only earn
half of Claremonts median household income by people from our neighbor to the
south who will spend only $11 per visit.
Humility can be a rare virtue in a city of
PhDs, but most people with this degree of
hubris usually have the good sense to fly
under the radar. Not so, Mr. Auerbach.
Does his opinion align closely with the
special character of this community? I
hope not.
Bruce Dane
Claremont
The La Puerta flip

Dear Editor:
In response to Tony Nelipovich, Sr.s
Viewpoint in the August 28 COURIER in
which some of the issues surrounding the
so-called La Puerta Park flip were discussed, his detailed analysis was most informative and I certainly appreciate the
research.
Im a 25-year Claremont resident who
lives near the subject property and who
walks on Forbes Avenue nearly every day.
I decided to ask a few of my fellow Forbes
walkers and neighbors what they thought.
No one likes the idea of greatly increased
ADVENTURES
vehicular traffic, but not everyone thinks

parking and noise will be that big of a deal
with a sports park.
From my experience with the current La
Puerta Park, there wouldnt be big games
there anything like every day, after all. Several thought bright lights would be irritating, and thats a good point. They would
need a plan for that.
But most importantly, all of us agreed
that any kind of parkeven a popular
sports parkwould be significantly less
painful in terms of traffic, parking, noise,
etc. than a bazillion new two-story homes
with the main entrance on Forbes, as previously proposed, and as may yet be proposed again if there is that much opposition
to this flip. Change is inevitable, people!
We all know there cant be a big empty lot
there forever. Weve been lucky to have the
open space this long. A sports park on
Forbes Avenue could well be the lesser of
many evils. Think about it.
Anne Stoll
Claremont
Museum mix-up
Dear Editor:
While I do not wish to join the ranks of
those who too endlessly pursue ongoing arguments ad infinitum in the Readers Comments section of the COURIER, I do want
to make an exception regarding what I believe to be some misinformation provided
by another reader, regarding the developing plans for the Pomona College Museum
of Art.
In response to a statement by Pomona
College President David Oxtoby that
Pomona College has been west of College
Avenue for many, many years, the reader
claims that There are no other college
projects of this scale on the west side of
College Avenue, south of the former
Carnegie Library. He appears to have
IN HAIKU
Orbiting our routes,

Eyes closedends in ourselves, or?
an infinity
D.J. Kraemer
Haiku submissions should reflect upon life
or events in Claremont. Please email entries
to editor@claremont-courier.com.
GOVERNING
OURSELVES
Agendas for city meetings are available at www.ci.claremont.ca.us
Tuesday, September 15
Planning Commission
Council Chamber, 7 p.m.
overlooked the group of Pomona College

buildings south of Sixth Street and north of
Fourth Street, between Harvard Avenue to
the west and College Avenue to the east.
These large buildings include Crookshank
Hall on Sixth Street, Mason Hall and Hahn
Hall on Harvard, and Pearson Hall and the
Carnegie Building on College Avenue.
I believe that, if anything, the relocation
of the new museum to the site proposed by
President Oxtoby to the space currently
holding the unattractive bungalows, which
have no true historical value, will greatly
enhance our already beautiful city. As previously stated, I am hoping Claremont Heritage and the city of Claremont will
embrace President Oxtobys plan, and that
this wonderful project will commence as
soon as possible.
Don Fisher
Claremont
CITY NEWS
New police station is needed, but will residents foot the bill?
eminiscent of November 2014, Claremont

residents will once
again be called to the polls as the
city places a measure on the ballot asking them to approve a parcel tax to fund a new $50 million
public safety facility. Similar to
Measure W, the measure will require a two-thirds approval by
local voters on November 3.
The ballot measure calls for voter approval so that the Claremont City Council
may adopt an ordinance levying a new
special parcel tax of $286 per parcel, per
year, commencing on July 1, 2016 and
ending on June 30, 2056.
The city council opted for a 40-year
parcel tax as its preferred method of financing during their meeting on March 24,
2015. The special tax would generate approximately $3 million annually to be used
to pay for debt issued to fund the proposed police station.
While many residents may balk at the
$50 million price tag for a new 47,000square-foot police station, Claremont Police Chief Paul Cooper isnt one of them.
He is, however, conscious of cost.
After the Northridge earthquake, Chief
Cooper explains, the California legislature determined that buildings housing essential serviceslike fire and police departmentsshould be designed to
minimize fire hazards and to resist the
forces of earthquakes, gravity and winds.
Public safety facilities must essentially be
one and-a-half times more structurally
sound than a typical office building, Chief
Cooper said.
Then, when you add in the two most
expensive components to a police stationyour communications center and
your jailits not the regular office space
that costs the most, its those because of
the components that make those up, he
said.
New regulations for jail cells are another factor driving up costs.
Jails dont use bars anymore, because
people hang themselves or throw things
through the bars, the chief said. Those
reinforced steel facilities, on a square-foot
basis, make those more expensive than
the rest of the station. We have reduced
some of the evidence storage in the plans.
Large bulk items dont have to be under an
essential services roof making those buildings cheaper. Thats one way were reducing our costs.
As showcased in a recent video featuring Chief Cooper and released by the city,
the current Claremont police station is a
9,762-square-foot concrete structure that
has been operating on its existing 1.8-acre
site since 1972. Outdated and lacking the
infrastructure needed for technology upgrades, the station suffers from overcrowding, with female lockers located in
a trailer outside, an older six-cell jail comprised of bars and insufficient space for
staff meetings.
Following the citys use of grant fund-
COURIERphotos/Steven Felschundneff
Citing outdated jail cells and a structure that doesnt meet Californias disaster safety standards, Claremont police and the
city council support voter approval for funding bonds to pay for constructing a new police facility. The site north of Claremonts current city yard off Monte Vista has been selected as the future location of the Claremont Police Department.
Systems administrator Kent Ong works on the Claremont PDs many computer
systems from his office in a converted supply closet. The change in technology
over the years has increased the need for computer systems to do police work,
however, finding space at the current station for the servers has been a challenge.
ing in 2001 to study the needed improvements to the police station, various city
committees and external consultants conducted assessments and feasibility studies
focused on the most appropriate and costeffective locations to replace the Bonita
Avenue station.
Then-mayor Larry Schroeder assembled a Police Facility Feasibility and Site
Analysis Ad Hoc Committee in October
2012. The committee reviewed all prior research, architectural and engineering consulting studies, assessment data and reports, beginning from 2002 when the city
first opened the discussion.
The committee determined that the current police facility does not meet the Essential Services Buildings Seismic Safety
Act of 1986, which requires that the build-
ing be constructed to resist the forces of

earthquakes. Additionally, the station doesnt comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act as doorways are too narrow
for wheelchair access.
A new station location for Claremonts
38 full-time sworn officers, three reserve
officers and numerous support staff has
been selected: 3.24 acres from Holliday
Rock adjacent to the city yard, with all police functions to be built on the acquired
land.
The design includes a main headquarters constructed to meet safety requirements, as well as a separate, free-standing
support building to house evidence storage
and other records that are not considered
essential during a state of emergency.
Opponents to the parcel measure have
set up a website, www.abetterpolicestation.com, urging residents to vote No on

the police station parcel tax. Neither individual in charge of the website wanted to
speak on record.
By comparison, the city of Montclair revealed its new, 45,342-square-foot police
station in 2008 at a cost of $24 million.
The stationdesigned by famed architect Randall Stout to match the mountains
behind itfeatures an indoor shooting
range and currently houses 53 sworn officers and 35 staffers who serve the citys
36,664 residents.
Chief Cooper says that although the
proposed Claremont public safety facility
will be comparable in size, it wont have
the bells and whistles of Montclairs police
headquarters.
The only thing thats on the books
right now is an 800-square-foot physical
fitness area, with the police officers associations putting in the money to install
equipment, Chief Cooper says. There is
nothing right now in the plans for an indoor range or anything like that.
A large portion of the funding, if approved, will be directed to updating the
Claremont jail to current California State
of Correction standards.
We dont have intox cells, which are
basically rubber rooms so you can take
someone who is intoxicated that may fall
down. You dont want them to fall on the
concrete, he says. When this station was
developed, if youve been arrested and
detectives want to interview you, they
have to actually take you out of the jail. If
you were smart enough to see the exit
signs, you could bolt. Now, jails are built
with the interview rooms within a secure
area so youre not within earshot of perhaps the two other people you were arrested with.
NEW POLICE STATION/page 5
CITY NEWS
Sycamore staff, police take precautions

after threatening graffiti found at school
Families and staff at Sycamore Elementary School were greeted Tuesday morning
by a police presence after school officials
found some disturbing graffiti on three different parent/teacher conference sign-up
sheets posted at the school.
According to a message sent out by
Sycamore Principal Amy Stanger, the writing on the sheets included comments like, I
am going to shoot up the school and I am
going to shoot up the school in seven days.
The Claremont Police Department investigated and determined that the graffiti
was not a credible threat. Claremont police
officers and CUSD Human Resources Superintendent Kevin Ward were on campus
before school Tuesday morning, along with

reporters from local news television stations. Sycamore parents were notified of
the incident on Monday.
Additional information has not yet been
released by the police or the school, but the
principal reassures the Sycamore community that all precautions are being taken to
ensure the safety of staff and students.
We will be having a meeting with CPD,
and I will share another message with you
following that meeting, Ms. Stanger said.
I am confident CPD will be present as
needed.
Kathryn Dunn
editor@claremont-courier.com
POLICE BLOTTER
Tuesday, September 1
An Internet predator taking on the persona of a Claremont resident is wanted by
police after luring a Santa Clarita teen into
an online relationship. According to Detective Lieutenant Mike Ciszek, an unknown female has been impersonating a
19-year-old woman from Claremont by
using her personal information and photos
from various social media forums for several months. The catfisher started sending inappropriate photos to a 17-year-old
Santa Clarita boy, striking up a relationship. When the teen became suspicious
that he was the victim of catfishingthe
phenomenon of Internet predators that
fabricate online identities to trick people
into emotional/romantic relationships
he traveled to the Hollins Street home of
the Claremont woman in search of answers, then discovered she wasnt the one
communicating with the minor online.
Claremont police continue to investigate.
****
Claremont officers recovered a stolen
vehicle and put away a bad guy following
a traffic stop on the west side of town. At
approximately 5:20 p.m., police spotted
Cesar Barajas driving a 92 Honda Accord near Foothill Boulevard and Towne
Avenue. A records check revealed the vehicle had been reported stolen from Montclair on August 31. Officers conducted a
traffic stop and arrested the 23-year-old
driver for grand theft auto. Mr. Barajas
was booked at Claremont jail, where he
was held pending court. On September 3,
the Pomona resident was convicted of his
crimes and remains in custody in Mens
Central Jail with a scheduled release date
of February 23, 2016.
****
A Claremont resident witnessed a gal
steal a package from her home on the 100
block of Sequoia Court and then pursued
the thief until police arrived. At approximately 4 p.m., a female suspect picked up
a package from the front porch of the residence before entering the passenger side
of a white sedan and fleeing the scene.
The vigilant homeowner got in her car
and followed the suspects to Upland
where police conducted a traffic stop of
their vehicle. Claremont police made con-
tact with the driver, 37-year-old Edward

Tomcavage of West Hollywood, as well
as both passengers, 30-year-old Zoey
Hernandez and 26-year-old Joseph Brenklin from Los Angeles. A search of the vehicle revealed stolen packages and mail
from multiple residents in Claremont and
Upland. The three amigos were arrested
and booked at Claremont jail for petty
theft, identity theft and conspiracy to commit theft and held for court.
Thursday, September 3
Tom Bodett may have to do more than
leave the light on for you at the Motel 6
in Claremont if he wants guests to feel
safe following this arrest. Claremont officers conducted a welfare check at Motel 6
at approximately 8:06 p.m. and observed
a black Honda Civic without license
plates backed into a parking space in front
of one of the rooms. After learning the vehicle had been stolen from Ontario on August 31, police made contact with
41-year-old Danny Vasquez and 30-yearold Patricia Luaa as they exited a motel
room near the parked car. A records check
revealed Mr. Vasquez had an outstanding
warrant for a previous arrest and the Indio
resident was taken into custody. Ms. Luaa
admitted to driving the stolen car and,
after searching her, police found a meth
pipe in her bra and two keys to the car in
her shorts. A search of the room offered a
few more gemsa loaded shotgun, a
handgun and several rounds of ammunition underneath the mattress as well as numerous altered debit cards, gift cards and
false California ID cards and drivers licenses. Mr. Vasquez was charged with
identity theft, felony possession of a
firearm by a felon, felony possession of
ammunition and various fraud charges.
He remains in custody at Mens Central
Jail pending court. Ms. Luaa was arrested
for grand theft auto, identity theft and possession of drug paraphernalia and was
convicted as charged. She will remain at
the Century Regional Detention Facility
in Lynwood until April 24, 2016.
Friday, September 4
An Alta Loma resident was arrested
after allegedly grabbing a woman in a
COURIER photos/Steven Felschundneff

Claremont police arrest a man suspected of burglarizing homes on Wednesday
near Base Line Road in Claremont.
Police received a call about suspicious activity north of Base Line around noon on
Wednesday, September 9. As officers arrived, they witnessed two individuals climbing a wall on the south side of Base Line. A perimeter was immediately set up. One
suspect, a juvenile, was caught immediately while an adult hid in the backyard of a
home on Drury Court. With the assistance of a helicopter from Ontario and K-9 unit
from Chino. police surrounded the yard and gave the suspect verbal commands to
surrender. When he did not comply, police entered the backyard with the K-9 and
took the adult suspect into custody. Police continued to search the area for additional
suspects, although they believe they apprehended everyone involved.
Anyone with additional information should contact the Claremont Police Department Detective Bureau at (909) 399-5411.
local nightclub and then taking to the
streets in a drunken run. Just after midnight, Michael Valdez was partaking in
festivities at Piano Piano when he allegedly grabbed a female customer before
exiting the building. Officers arrived at the
Claremont hot spot and discovered the 27year-old man leaning against a utility box,
unable to care for himself. He denied
grabbing the female. According to a witness, Mr. Valdez had too much to drink
and had been running through the open
lanes of traffic on Foothill Boulevard and
falling into bushes before police arrived. A
records check by police revealed Mr.
Valdez had an open warrant for his arrest.
He was taken into custody for being drunk
in public and the warrant and was booked
at Claremont jail. The battery victim did

not desire prosecution.
****
The parent of a Claremont High School
student was arrested after meeting with
police to address an attendance issue with
her child. According to Lt. Ciszek, officers arrived at CHS just before noon to
discuss a possible truancy violation with a
student. After meeting with the teen and
her mother, a records check by police revealed mom had two warrants for arrests
out of Compton and San Bernardino
County. The 45-year-old Pomona resident
was taken into custody and booked at
Claremont jail, where she was later released with two tickets.
Angela Bailey
Claremont meets water conservation target for third month in a row
or the third consecutive month,

Claremont has exceeded its mandated water conservation goal of 32
percent, with July being the most conservative month to date. Residents decreased
water use by 48 percent compared with July
2013.
Even Golden State Water Company is pleased.

I would like to acknowledge the efforts of Claremont in responding to and exceeding the states goal,
Foothill District Manager Ben Lewis wrote in an email.
Water use data collected by the State Water Resources Control Board shows Golden State Water Company Claremont used 234.3 million gallons in July, with
residential use making up 63 percent of total water consumption.
On average, each Claremont resident used 128 gallons of water a day, a measurement referred to as residential gallons per capita daily. While Claremonts
gallons per day is down from 137 in June, its still above
the state average of 98 gallons a month.
Previous conservation was equally impressive, with
Claremonters reducing water use by 40 percent in May
followed by a 42 percent reduction in June.
Despite the fact that Claremont residents are limited
to irrigating their lawn just two days per week, the district issued four warnings but assessed no penalties.
Statewide, the savings in July 2015 amounted to just
over 31 percent compared to July 2013. The conservation rate of the South Coast hydrologic region, which
includes the city of Claremont, was at 28 percent, a
number lower than the state average but still exceeding
Governor Jerry Browns target rate of 25 percent.
The city of La Verne also exceeded its target rate of
32 percent. with a 36 percent drop in use from July
2013. Residential water use makes up 51 percent of La
Vernes total water consumption, using on average, 107
gallons of water a day.
Unlike Claremonts two-day-per-week watering
schedule, La Verne residents can water lawns seven
days a week. but for no more than 20 minutes total per
week. There are no restrictions on watering with reclaimed water, a properly-operating drip irrigation systems or hand-held devices.
In July, Upland reached its 36 percent goal for the
first time. Residential use makes up a whopping 71 percent of the citys total water consumption, with residents using 158 gallons per day on average.
State water officials judge compliance with conservation orders based on a districts overall total water
consumption, which, in addition to residential use, includes commercial and industrial consumption as well
as water lost to leaks and firefighting.

While Claremonters have stepped up to the plate
when it comes to water conservation, the effects of
water deficiency are being felt throughout the city. Our
golden lawns and dying trees beg the question: Are we
being drip-wise and water-foolish?
Parkswith their browning sports fields and formerly green passive play-spacesare now receiving a
bit of relief, with the city increasing its watering schedule from two days to three days per week.
Golden State announced a program of its own last
week, awarding residents whove allowed their lawns
to take on a lovely shade of gold with the Golden
Lawn Contest, designed to promote outdoor water
conservation by highlighting customers who have limited or stopped irrigating lawns.
The majority of Californias residential water use is
for outdoor irrigation, and this contest is a great opportunity to both recognize customers who are using water
responsibly and embrace lawns that have gone gold,
Denise Kruger, senior vice president for Golden State,
said in a press release. We applaud our customers who
have taken steps to limit or stop lawn irrigation, as well
as those who have converted to drought-tolerant landscapes to reduce their outdoor water use.
Angela Bailey
NEW POLICE STATION/from page 3
Also, if a female has been arrested and

she is in earshot of a male detainee,
Claremont police have to close off that
cellblock.
The designs of the jails now allow
one-way glass for the jailer looking in instead of the people looking out. They are
now separated by block walls so they
cant hear or see each other, he says.
Now you can use that mixture more to
your advantage.
Unlike the proposed financing in
Claremont, the construction of Montclairs police facility was funded using a
special .25 percent city sales tax, a viable
option for a city with an abundance of retail options.
At 40 years, a parcel tax will leave
Claremont residents with principal and
interest payments totaling $119,500,000,
according to abetterpolicestation.com.
Residents will be paying $8,185 per day
for a police station that will be ready to be
demolished the day it is paid off, the
website purports.
Such concerns aside, Claremont city
councilmembers are all in agreement:
the city needs a new public safety facility sooner rather than later.
Doing nothing is going to bring a
bigger number down the road, Opanyi
Nasiali said. I hope the public will pay
attention.
As previously reported, residents are
still paying off the $12.5 million general
obligation bond approved in 2007 to purchase Johnsons Pasture, as well as the
$48.9 million in general obligation bonds
for CUSDs Measure Y. With the approval of up to $135 million to pay for
acquisition of the Claremont water system from Golden State Water, it will be up
to the voters to determine if the time is
right for this project.
Angela Bailey
COURIERphotos/
Claremont Police Captain Shelly Vander
Veen stands in the womens locker
room, which can only accommodate
two people at a time and is so small the
city had to bring in a portable to accommodate all of the female employees.
ATLEFT: Claremont police hope voters

will pass a bond measure to build a
modern police station similar to the
Montclair police station shown above.
The city of Montclair funded construction of its 45,342-square-foot police station in 2008 through a .25 percent sales
tax, at a construction cost of $24 million.
Summers end
by Debbie Carini
abor Day is a curious holiday. It

was officially established in 1887
by Grover Cleveland and dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers, but most
folks today think of it as a three-day
weekend accompanied by big markdowns
on patio furniture.
It is always celebrated on the first Monday of September so that, over the years, it has also taken on significance as a childs last, desperate moments of
freedom before schools starts. And, just FYI, Labor
Day is (or was) considered the last day of the year
when it is fashionable to wear white or seersucker.
In our little town, Labor Day is brought to a close
by the final concert in a summer-long series of Monday night performances. These weekly jam-sessions
feature all manner of composition, from country to
blues-and-soul to classic rock. Community members
gather on the lawn in Memorial Park to picnic, party
and partake of the offerings of the dedicated Kiwanis
volunteers who staff the food concession.
With a bouquet of grilled hamburger wafting

through the air, the evening kicks off with the Star
Spangled Banner. And then folks retire to their chairs
and blankets to enjoy the evenings entertainment.
Well, not all the folks though our town lacks an
Arthur Murray Dance School, there are a number of
citizens who cut-a-rug at the foot of the band shell.
This years drought conditions have caused the
dance floor to conjure dust bowl conditions evoking a smoky dance hall. But our citizens are undeterred. There are line dancers, swing dancers and what
I would categorize as free-movement/modern-dance
dancers.
The beauty of these concerts is that they not only
bring the community together, they introduce listeners
of all ages and predilections to music in all its forms.
My children spent their early years clapping their
hands to Motown and Beatles classics and my mom,

who still attends nearly every concert with me, happily taps her feet to 70s disco or big band swing.
The Night Blooming Jazzmen, a group founded in
1975, usually plays every summer. Their leader, Chet
Jaegar, started playing the coronet in 1937. Throughout the evening, Chet happily provides historical illuminations on the pieces the band is playinglittle
known numbers such as Im Gonna Lock My Heart
and Take Away the Key and old-timey favorites like
It's a Long Way To Tipperary. And many of the
dancers are in their teens and early 20s, learning about
a musical genre they may have otherwise never been
introduced to.
This Labor Day, we enjoyed the sounds of classic
rock. And as little children ran through the crowd
with glow sticks and neighbors enjoyed the fruits of
their Coleman coolers, we wistfully said goodbye to
summer. Well, kind of. On the walk home, my mom
informed me that it was going to be 104 degrees by
the end of the week with no let-up in sight.
Thank goodness Target has Halloween candy for
sale in California. Thats the only way we actually
know its autumn!
News from Sustainable Claremont, and an opportunity
laremonts Sustainable City Plan,

adopted in 2008, included establishing a community organization
to work closely with the city on sustainability education and implementation.
The Sustainable City Plan delegated more than 50 responsibilities to what became Sustainable Claremont,
incorporated in 2009, for the purposes of promoting environmental, social and economic sustainability in
Claremont and beyond.
Sustainable Claremont has done quite well. Among
many accomplishments are the annual Claremont Earth
Day celebration, the Water Action Group that leads
strategies such as the recent Low-Water Landscape
Expos to combat our drought, an active Energy Group
Demystifying
SUSTAINABILITY
including the expansion of the CHERP program, creation of the Claremont Energy Challenge and leading
the competition for the Cool California Challenge.
A schools group, led by School Green Teams in sustainability curriculum and labs, was also created to help
establish school gardens and reclamation/reuse centers.
The Claremont Garden Club emphasizes water-wise
landscaping appropriate for our area and the Tree Action Group has championed Heritage Tree preservation
and an Urban Forest Master Plan.
Sustainable Claremont maintains an active social
presence as well with monthly Demystifying Sustainability articles, monthly Sustainability Dialog presentations and discussions, an active website, monthly
e-newsletters and regular updates on social media.
Sustainable Claremont was recognized as the Outstanding Community Organization of the year by the
2012 Independence Day Committee.
This past year, Sustainable Claremontwith generous donations from the city of Claremont and public
utilities, as well as extensive fundraisingopened the
Sustainability Resource Center in space donated by the
Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden. The center has supported sustainability initiatives throughout the city by
providing energy and environmental information, answering questions, making referrals, facilitating public
DEMYSTIFYING SUSTAINABILITYpage 9
I wonder if it would help my game if I deflated my golf ball?
Peppertree Square Dollar Tree
Dear Editor:
As a Claremont resident and the
owner of the firm responsible for leasing
Peppertree Square, I want to respond to
Mr. Auerbachs September 4 letter and
provide further information to Claremont residents regarding Dollar Tree,
the ownership of Peppertree Square and
the leasing process.
First, the center has been largely vacant for the past five years. In todays
substantially-changed retail world, there
are very few potential businesses that are
willing to lease the larger spaces at Peppertree Square. We have aggressively
sought many independent businesses as
well as chain tenants.
Due to the fact that the property is not
located at a freeway, nor in the Village,
nor on Foothill Boulevard, most users
have shied away from this neighborhood
location. I concur that it is great to have
independent users in Claremont (or anyREADERS COMMENTS
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where else), but most of these users, if

they have any interest in the trade area,
want to be in the Village and not at Peppertree Square.
Second, Dollar Tree is a store that
caters to all people. Mr. Auerbachs implication that they cater to the absolute
bottom of the consumer market is an
incredibly insulting statement to many
people who are just trying to save some
time and money.
Dollar Tree is located in most of the
Foothill communities and frequently in
close proximity to their higher-income
housing. They have an outstanding
brand and with over 13,000 stores they
must be doing something right for their
customers. To clarify, Mr. Auerbach
mentioned 99 Cents Only stores previously being in the center. They never
were located in the center. There was an
independent discount store that was paying very low rent and they failed due to
their inability to properly operate the
store.
Third, regarding all of Mr. Auerbachs
statements about Dollar Trees corporate
practices, I have not researched all of
these facts, but I am sure with a little research we can find something wrong
with just about every retailer or every retail use. Should we ban all restaurants
that sell alcohol since we know that alcohol can be harmful? What about banning movie theaters because they show
violent movies that may promote violence. Or how about banning all bakeries
since they sell foods that can cause people to be fat. I dont believe any of these
arguments, but obviously it does not take
much googling to make an argument
against just about any business.
Finally, regarding Mr. Auerbachs
xenophobic views about foreign investors, being domestic or foreign does
not make a difference. We work for
some great foreign investors and some
horrible domestic investors.
The ownership of Peppertree Square
has invested millions of dollars into Peppertree Square with virtually no return
on this investment. They have hired the
leading retail leasing firm in the region,
a well-respected city architect, a quality
general contractor and highly professional legal counsel to guide them.
Our goal is to bring to Peppertree retailers that want to be at the center, users
that will be a benefit to residents in the
trade area and businesses that can afford
to pay a fair rent while also having a reasonable likelihood of succeeding.
We continue to work to attract and negotiate with other businesses, both independent and national, with a goal of
filling the center with such businesses as
soon as possible.
Brad Umansky
Claremont
President of Progressive
Real Estate Partners
End climate pollution
Dear Editor:
It is time for each of us to tell our state
assembly member to vote yes on SB 32
and SB 350. SB 32 by Senator Fran
Pavley and SB 350 by Senators Kevin
de Len and Mark Leno will be voted
on by the full Assembly soon. Its time
to write your assembly member asking
that they vote yes on these critically-important bills.
The oil industry is pushing hard to
block this breakthrough legislation,
spending millions on advertising and
lobbying hard to oppose the passage of
these bills. We must counter their efforts and ensure that California remains
a leader in addressing climate change.
SB 32 will set an enforceable limit
on climate pollution that continues the
reductions required by Californias
landmark AB 32 of 2006. It will require
a greenhouse gas (GHG) emission level
of 80 percent below the 1990 level by
2050.
SB 350 will set three goals for 2030
that cut GHG emissions: 50 percent of
our electricity from renewable energy
sources, 50 percent reduction in oil use
in the transportation sector and a doubling of energy efficiency in buildings.
Help us see that these important climate change bills are passed by the
state assembly.
Ellen Taylor
League of Women Voters
of the Claremont Area
COMMENTS/continue on page 8
Finding permanent solutions to the Wilderness Park parking issues

by Gary Mizumoto
[Editors note: The following letter was

addressed to the Claremont City Council, with a copy forwarded to the
COURIER for publication. KD]
etters and opinion

pieces in local newspapers last week gave the
impression that the local
League of Women Voters
chapter and others have been
bending Claremont city staffs
ears, lobbying to roll back the
parking restrictions for the area
around the Claremont Hills
Wilderness Park.
Unfortunately, those interest groups ignored the areas past CHWP-related traffic and parking issues, all of which led to
the current restrictions. Even without
rolling back the restrictions, people now
often ignore the areas No Parking signs.
In my neighborhood, Los Angeles
County recently installed such signs on the
east side of Via Padova, which was one of
the CHWP draft master plan recommendations. These complement the signs already up on the west side, the city side, of
the street. Still, this past Saturday morning,
cars were parked on both sides of Via
Padova, right under the very signs telling
them not to park there. I took several photos, which Im forwarding to the city.
The citys done a good job of trying to
balance Wilderness Park use and neighborhood needs, and staff has acknowl-
VIEWPOINT
edged that most of the neighborhood complaints would disappear if the parking issues were solved. But rolling back parking
restrictions would return us to where we
were five years ago, and would undo the
goodwill and trust city has earned from the
worst-affected park neighbors.
Moreover, the League of Women Voters concern about privatizing public
streets by creating neighborhood parking
zones is baseless. Many cities regulate
parking in exactly the same way.
If youre in Los Angeles looking for
weekday parking on residential streets
around Los Angeles Miracle Mile or other
parts of LA, youll find limited non-resident parking. And Santa Monica, one of
the most progressive cities in Southern
California, has similar residential parking
areas, as does Pasadena.
Just last year, KCET ran a story about
those same preferential parking zones,
pointing out that they were upheld in 1977
by a US Supreme Court considerably
more liberal than the current one:
These districtsborn out of
the demands of Westwood homeownerstired of dealing with UCLA
students and mall rats parking on their
streetsbegan popping up when the
city council passed its preferential
parking ordinancein 1979.
Two years prior, the US Supreme
Court upheld theconstitutionality of
preferential parking districts, and they
began spreading across the country.
Preferential parking districts in the
city of Los Angeles address intrusive parking by non-residents and
commuter vehicles, according to the
Los Angeles Department of Trans-
portation, while allowing residents

with permitsand their guests, if the
resident applied for a guest permit
to park. Annual permits cost $34.
The department says districts address negative impacts of non-resident parking on residential neighborhoods, and encourage carpooling
while reducing noise, traffic hazards,
and litter.
Weekend and holiday mornings on residential streets surrounding the CHWP are
not much different from weekdays in Los
Angeles.In fact, Saturday it was worse.
People just ignored the signs on Via
Padova.
Ill leave it to people in other neighborhoods to speak to the their own parking issues.However, for Mt. Baldy Road and
for Mills Avenue from the county fire station to the CHWP entrance, the city has already been put on notice as to the hazardous driving conditions park users
created.
Before the restricted parking in my
Padua Hills neighborhood, parked cars
lining both sides of Mt. Baldy Road and
pedestrians walking in traffic lanes
blocked sight lines for drivers crossing or
turning onto Mt. Baldy from Via Padova.
Neighbors may or may not show up
for upcoming CHWP master plan meetings. Unlike the League of Women Voters,
they dont know how this process works
or how to bend it to their will.They simply expect Claremont to act in a fair and
honest way, as it has so far.They simply
assume theyve already spoken up, and the
city listened. They assume the city will
maintain existing parking restrictions.
We know from the experience of several years of public meetings that the
numbers of neighbors outnumber those
advocating rolling back the parking, and
they will certainly hold the city accountable if the old problems return.
DEMYSTIFYING SUSTAINABILITY/continued from page 6
outreach, interacting with other sustainability-oriented entities, in addition to

providing support for Sustainable Claremonts programs.
These donations also provided for a
landmark change. For the first time in its
existence, Sustainable Claremont was
able to hire an employee to support the
center and operations of Sustainable
Claremont.
hough working only part-time,
as the newly-hired sustainability
coordinator, Alexis Reyes did an
exemplary job helping shepherd the
various action group projects, keeping
the board activities moving and building the Sustainability Resource Center,
literally from nothing.
She was so fantastic at her job that
she was recently hired as the full-time
Sustainability Program Manager for
Harvey Mudd College, necessitating
another search for a sustainability coordinator.
If you have a keen interest in sustainability, enjoy working with volunteers
passionate about all things sustainable,
would enjoy helping plan and grow the
Sustainability Center and have the energy and excitement necessary to help
grow our organization in Claremont,
then this currently part-time position
may be the opportunity you have been
looking for.
Requirements: BA or BS preferred;
demonstrated organizational skills; an
ability to interact effectively with the
public and in public speaking; media
and computer proficiency in programs
like Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, as well as online media tools.
Some knowledge of accounting and
QuickBooks desirable.
Responsibilities include preparing
and managing outreach and public interest information; responding to public
inquiries; supporting Sustainable Claremont activities; fundraising; staffing
the Sustainability Resource Center and
providing operational support to the
Sustainable Claremont board including
Meeting preparations, agendas, minutes and documentation.
Applications will be accepted until
Saturday, September 26. Please provide
a resume and cover letter by email to
info@SustainableClaremont.org. For
further information, contact Barnabas
Path, chairperson, Sustainable Claremont, at bpath@pathenergy.com.
Demystifying Sustainability is a project of
Sustainable Claremont (sustainableclaremont.org), email address info@sustainableclaremont.org. Follow them on Facebook at:
facebook.com/sustainableclaremont and on
Twitter @GreenClaremont, and consider
becoming a member.
Kristeen Lynch
Kristeen V. Lynch, a Claremont
resident of 29 years, died in Redlands on September 8, 2015. She
was 77.
A Rosary and Mass will be celebrated on Monday, September 14 at
10 a.m. at Our Lady of the Assumption Church, 435 N. Berkeley Ave. in

Claremont. In lieu of flowers, the
family asks that donations be made
to the Alzheimers Association,
www.alz.org.
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Joan Giles
Writer, professor, gifted musician

Joan Giles, a 40-year Claremont resident, died on
June 2, 2015 at Mt. San Antonio Gardens. She was
95.
She was born Jeanne Rosalind Epperson in the
small, picturesque town of Neosho, Missouri on May
22, 1920.After graduating from Neosho High School
in 1937, she attended Joplin Community College and
the University of Missouri, graduating with a bachelors degree in journalism in 1944.
Her adventurous spirit took her to New York in
1944 after earning a spot as editor-in-chief ofMademoiselle magazines annual college edition.She
stayed in New York to work in advertising, both at
Gimbels department store and theJay Thorpe advertising agency.She was featured in the October 1,
1945 issue ofLife magazine as part of a story entitled
Small-Town Girls Make Good in Big City
Store.She and her roommate were described
byLife as witty and pretty, and the article featured
Joan working as a Gimbels copywriter and entertain-
ing in her small New York apartment.

She met Jim Giles in New York soon after he returned from the war.They married in 1946, with her
sister Tirzah as maid of honor. After marriage, the
couple moved first to Boston, where Mr. Giles earned
an MBA at Harvard and Mrs. Giles earned her masters degree in English at Boston University.They
later moved to the Philadelphia area for Jims job, and
eventually to California in 1961.
When Mr. Giles joined the faculty at Claremont
Graduate School, they settled in Claremont in 1975.
Mrs. Giles earned her PhD in English literature at the
University of Southern California in 1979 and taught
English at several of the Claremont Colleges.
Among her many talents was her ability to play
any song on the piano without sheet music by simply
hearing the tune. She played occasionally during
early-morning mass at Our Lady of the Assumption
church and frequently at gatherings at Mt. San Antonio Gardens.
Joan was a loving and doting mother who will be
missed by her three children, Chris, Eppy and Allie,
by her 10 grandchildren and her three great-grandchildren.She was predeceased in 2003 by her husband of 57 years, Jim Giles.
Daniel Gale
Outdoorsman, muscle car aficionado

Daniel Danny Warren Gale Jr., a
longtime Claremont resident, died August 28, 2015 at Pomona Valley Hospital following an extended illness. He
was 75.
Born March 12, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois to Daniel Warren Gale Sr.
andBetty Gale, Danny moved with his
family to Claremont when he was five
years old. Some of his favorite memories of early life in Claremont revolve
around his time at the Gale family ranch
on Gale Mountain Way. The ranch has
been in the Gale family since the 1870s.
He graduated in 1960 from Claremont High School, where he was a
Wolfpack swim team and baseball team
member. He remained active with his

class reunion committee throughout his
life. Following high school, Mr. Gale
served as a volunteer fireman with the
City of Claremont and worked on US
Forest Service fire crews in addition to
various truck driving jobs in the area.
He spent his last 12 working years in
customer service at Ontario International Airport.
Following his retirement in 2012,
Danny continued his lifelong interest in
hunting and fishing and became active
in the local classic car community, earning a number of awards with his restored
1964 Impala, The Green Machine.
He is survived by his wife of27
years, Trudy Kay Gale of Claremont,

two step-children, Mandi Lockwood
and Cory Mitchell, and seven stepgrandchildren.
He also leaves his sister, Libby Gale
Macklin of Blanchard, Idaho; niece and
nephews Shelly Nave, Rob and Mike
Macklin and their six grandchildren
and four great grandchildren; and
cousins Chuck Gale of La Verne and
Charlie Gale of Claremont, as well as
Ron Gale, George and Richard Hiles
and June Gale Bartell.
No services are planned. In lieu of
flowers, donations may be made to the
US Forest Service through www.nationalforest.org.
Roger Andersen
Roger Andersen, a longtime
Claremont resident, died on September 5, 2015. He was 73.
A funeral service will be held on
Saturday, September 12 at 11 a.m. at
San Dimas Methodist Church, located at 114 W. 2nd St. in San
Dimas. A reception will follow immediately afterwards at Walters

Restaurant in Claremont.
A full account of Mr. Andersens
life will be included in a future edition of the COURIER.
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Tina Vertal
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OBITUARIES
Artist, designer, museum director

Longtime Claremont resident Linda
Christina Vertal, known to family and
friends as Tina, died peacefully at home
on September 2, 2015 in the company
of her husband and daughter, after a
long battle with pancreatic cancer. She
was 66.
She was born in Buttonwillow, California on July 31, 1949, and graduated
from Pitzer College with a degree in
anthropology and art. The fine arts, design and international travel always
played an integral part in her life. Tina
moved to Claremont in 1973 with her
daughter Rina. She was a photographic
artist with a local advertising agency
but quickly moved on to Millard Sheets
Designs as a mosaic artist, working
with Millard Sheets on numerous mosaic murals that decorate many public
buildings in California today.
She met the love of her life, Larry
Vertal, in 1977 while trying to rent a
space for an art studio. He said he wasnt renting to an artist, since all artists
are flakes. Five months later, they
were married in Machu Picchu, Peru
after Mr. Vertal completed a climbing
expedition in the high Andes, and the
rest was history. The couple was married for 37 years. They were blessed to
spend many of those years traveling
and exploring the world in a style that

included quite a few narrow escapes in
the face of rebels, thugs and Third
World coup dtats.
Always one with a strong sense of
justice, Ms. Vertal was very involved in
the efforts to save Sycamore School
from closure in the late 70s, and felt a
great sense of pride when the closure
was averted. Concurrently, as a resident
of the Arbol Verde neighborhood, her
activist interests turned to working with

residents, the city and then Claremont
Mens College, now Claremont
McKenna, to save the neighborhood
from being developed by the colleges.
Ms. Vertal, working with Richard
Petterson, was the key figure in the creation of the Petterson Museum of Intercultural Art at Pilgrim Place in 1984.
She served as its founding director until
1994, and she and Mr. Petterson remained close until his death. During
that time she also served as a lecturer, a
guest curator at other museums and as
assistant director for the 1985 China Exhibition at the Los Angeles County Fair.
The Vertals moved to Columbia,
South Carolina in 1994 due to Larrys
work. Tina immediately immersed herself in the local historical preservation
society of the capital city and started
her own design business, which served
numerous private and commercial
clients in the capital. She worked with
two successive governors of South Carolina on cultural and arts initiatives.
She served on the board of directors of
the South Carolina Philharmonic, the
board of the AIDS Benefit Foundation
of South Carolina, the steering committee of the Cultural Council of Richland
and Lexington counties and the Colum-
bia Museum of Arts Taylor Society.

While the couple loved South Carolina, they moved back to Claremont in
2002 to be closer to their daughter Rina
and grandson Cole. From that time on,
Ms. Vertal became a fixture in the
stands watching her grandson play
sports. Her highlight this last year was
watching Cole play his last baseball
game of his junior season at Claremont
High. She said she was leaving behind
the best family anyone could ask for.
Tina lived large with a pure heart,
and died knowing she was loved, the
family shared.
She leaves behind her husband
Larry; her daughter and son-in-law,
Rina and Paul Cooper; her grandson
Cole Prentice; her mother Mary
Fletcher; her sisters, Patti Ruth and
Julie Doud, and her brother Donald
Fletcher.
There will be a private memorial
service. In lieu of flowers, the family
asks that contributions be made to City
of Hope, 1500 E. Duarte Road, Duarte,
CA 91010. Attn: Joe Komsky. Please
note on the check or in an enclosed
note that the gift is in memory of
Christina Vertal in support of pancreatic
cancer research.
John B. Pedroni
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OBITUARIES
Engineer, loving patriarch

John Pedroni died quietly and peacefully on December 31, 2014, with his
family at his side. He was just six
months shy of his 100th birthday.
He was born on June 24, 1915 at
Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore,
Maryland. His parents, Victor and
Theresa Pareti Pedroni, had just immigrated from Italy. The family moved to
Edmonton, Alberta where John helped
his father, a bridge designer and engineer, build a one-room log cabin in
which all the Pedroni family lived. There
was no running water, and it was so cold
in the winter they had to set an alarm to
wake up every two hours to put wood on
the fire so they wouldnt freeze at night.
His father got a job in Detroit, where
he died of pneumonia. In 1925, the family moved to New York City. When John
entered school at the age of 7, he was
immediately moved up to the third
grade. It was in junior high school where
he completed 7th grade in one semesterand 8th grade in another semester. He
entered DeWitt Clinton High School in
the Bronx at age 12, graduating at
16.DeWitt Clinton High was considered
an intellectual incubator to some of the
nations finest names in science, engineering, the military, the arts, politics,
publishing and education.
Mr. Pedroni was employed at Lowenstein Piece Goods operating a comp-
tometer, which was the first commercial

key-driven mechanical calculator.He
went on to Sam Gompers High School
at night and studied machine shop practice. He was later hired in Brooklyn at
Sperry Gyroscope working in the jigboring department in the tool room. He
had to use his knowledge of trigonometry to calculate everything by hand and
head.
He later moved west, following his
mother and sister who had moved to
California, and was hired at Cal Tech in
the astrophysics machine shop. This
later became NOTS (Naval Ordinance
Test Station). Here, he tested rockets in

what is now known as the Jet Propulsion
Laboratory. Mr. Pedroniwas given the
task of designing and machining the implosion devices of the atomic bomb. He
was given top security clearance for his
part in the Manhattan Project and his
contribution to this project, which is
recorded in the Library of Congress, was
unknown to family and friends until
many years later.
While working at NOTS he met Mary
Catherine Pride, called Kay. They were
married in June of 1946 and welcomed
three daughters, Candy in 1949, Christine in 1952 and JoAnn in 1958. Family
summers were filled with camping in the
Sequoias and National Parks and visits
to Kays brother and his family in Madison, Wisconsin where they rented cabins
on the lake. In 1962, the family moved
to Claremont where all three girls graduated from Claremont High and then
went on to college.
Once their daughters were old enough
John and Kay began traveling on their
own, taking cruises and vacationing in
Canada, Hawaii and Europe where they
had a special love for Switzerland and
Prague. Mr. Pedroni loved the outdoors,
and many weekends could be found outside pruning his fruit trees or building an
addition to the Pedroni home in Claremont.
Mr. and Mrs. Pedroni moved to the

Claremont Manor in 2003. They were
initially reluctant to downsize, but after
about three weeks in their new digs,
John said, Why did we wait so long?
This is like living at a country club. He
had a beautiful tenor voice and joined
the choir while living at the Manor,
singing at many events. He is fondly remembered for his quiet brilliance, his
ability to recall any event or any detail,
his charming wit and sense of humor.
Mr. Pedroni was preceded in death in
2008 by his wife, Mary Catherine Pride
Pedroni, whom he missed until the day
he died. He is survived by his three
daughters, Candy Pedroni Northrop
(Roger), Christine Pedroni and JoAnn
Pedroni Stehly (Jeff). He also leaves his
six grandchildren who he dearly loved,
Graham Northrop, Jared Malan, Katie
Northrop Arnold, Kyle (Brittany) and
Alyson and Rachel Stehly as well as
four great-grandchildren, Natalie and
Andrew Northrop and Eliana and Micah
Arnold.
A celebration of life was held in January at the Claremont Manor, with over
100 family and friends in attendance.It
was Mr. Pedronis desire to have his cremated remains placed next to his wifes
in Appleton,Wisconsin. The inurnment
will take place on October 3, 2015, with
each of his daughters present.
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Claremont
Community meeting to
unveil draft of Wilderness Park master plan
The city of Claremont and Claremont
Hills Wilderness Park Master Plan consultants MIG will host a community
meeting to discuss the draft master plan
on Monday, September 28 from 6 to 9
p.m. at Taylor Hall, located at 1775 N.
Indian Hill Blvd. The meeting will include a presentation followed by an opportunity for participants to explore
exhibit tables. For information or questions, contact Anne Turner, director of
human services, at (909) 399-5490 or by
email to aturner@ci.claremont.ca.us
All Aboard for Art at the

Claremont Depot
The Claremont Museum of Art will
hold its fall gala, All Aboard for Art, on
Saturday, September 26 beginning at
5:30 p.m.
Against the backdrop of the historic
Claremont Depot, guests can enjoy an
evening of art and entertainment by the
Jazz Doctors, accompanied by wine and
food by Spaggis. The event, benefiting
the Claremont Museum of Arts education programs, will include a silent and
live auction of art objects by Jean Ames,
Lucette Bourdin, Harrison McIntosh,
Chris Toovey, Maureen Wheeler and
Milford Zornes.
Gala tickets are $100 for members and
$125 for non-members. To request an invitation, call Marilyn Ray at (909) 9414437. Visit www.claremontmuseum.org
for membership information.
Local collectors are asked to consider
contributing a piece or two for the auctions. Organizers are especially inter-
OUR TOWN
ested in works by regional artists. To donate, conatct Peggy Carlson at (909) 374-1491 or Barbara Brown at (909)
624-7435 for additional information.
KGI-Technip submit
proposals for two fourstory buildings
Several projects are being proposed
for the Keck Graduate Institute (KGI)
campus, as well as properties owned by
the college (KGI office facility at 215
York Place and the Technip facility at
555 W. Arrow Highway).
Project proposals were presented to
the architectural commission on Wednesday night. The commission conducted a
preliminary review of the conceptual
plans, but no formal action was taken at
the meeting. The applicant will be given
direction by the commission that may
help shape future design plans. It is anticipated that future public meetings before the traffic and transportation, and
architectural commissions will occur
when the project is ready for formal review.
The proposal includes two, new fourstory buildings to be located on the existing vacant land at the southwest corner
of Bucknell Avenue and Wharton
Drive/Santa Fe Street. The buildings
would contain 292 residential units (for
graduate students and staff/faculty), academic space and a caf/lounge.
A parking expansion would add approximately 257 new spaces to the area.
One of these new parking expansion
areas is for Technip and would be located
on a western portion of the existing large

grass area along Arrow Highway. The
preliminary plans are on file for review at
city hall. Contact Senior Planner Mark
Carnahan at (909) 399-5322 or at mcarnahan@ci.claremont.ca.us for information.
Local professor to talk

magic of math
Arthur Benjaminwill give a presentation on Sunday, September 13 at 2 p.m.
at Barnes & Noble, 5183 Montclair Plaza
Lane in Montclair. Mr. Benjamin, a
mathematics professor at Harvey Mudd
College, is promoting his new book, The
Magic of Math.
He is a sought-after speaker at events
around the country, and his TED talk on
mathemagic has been viewed online
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more than seven million times. Hes been

on television, with interviewers like
Stephen Colbert and Queen Latifah asking him about his refreshing take on a
subject thats dreaded by many students
but integral to our society.
In The Magic of Math, Mr. Benjamin
uses an assortment of examplesfrom
ice cream scoops and poker hands to
measuring mountains and making magic
squaresto empower readers to see the
beauty, simplicity, and truly magical
properties behind the formulas and equations that often leave our heads spinning.
Covering the key ideas of classic areas
of mathematics like arithmetic, algebra,
geometry, trigonometry and calculus, he
also shows readers how to have fun fooling around with Fibonacci numbers, investigating infinity and marveling over
mathematical magic tricks.
Claremont COURIER Tree Special/Friday, September 11, 2015
Protecting the
City of
TREES
A SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT TO THE CLAREMONT COURIER
e all want to keep our

street and garden trees
alive during the
drought, but how to do it?
Some info would be helpful!
What affects the amount of
water a tree needs?
Where it evolvedstreamside trees like
sycamores need more water than native
oaks, and Japanese maples more than
mesquites. Google your tree to get an idea
of its water needs.
Microclimatewater is lost more
quickly in sunny, windy or bare areas.
Weathermore is needed in hot
weather, less in winter.
Soil typewater moves down faster and
spreads out less in sandy loam than in clay.
Groundcoverorganic mulches help retain water; gravel can increase heat and
evaporation; groundcover plants use water
but their shade can cool the soil.
Watering depthconstant shallow watering encourages roots to grow close to the
surface where water is rapidly lost due to
evaporation, so more frequent watering is
needed.
Size of area available for watering
trees whose root area is largely covered by
impermeable surfaces will need more frequent watering.
Where should you water?
This tree on the corner of San Jose Avenue and Colgate Place in Claremont is
one of the 101 street trees the city has identified as being critically stressed and
in danger of dying. An effort was launched last week by the city of Claremont
and Sustainable Claremonts Tree Action Group to organize a group of volunteers to go door-to-door and provide residents with either a soaker hose or water bag to facilitate appropriate watering.
The majority of the roots on an established tree are in the top two to three feet in
the area starting near the trunk and continuing at least to the edge of the canopy (the
end of the branch spread), and often well
beyond that.
Roots need to be given water in the area
from the trunk to the canopy edge, even if
that is now covered with dead grass or lowwater plantings.
How much water does a tree need?

For established ornamental trees, a rule
of thumb is 10 gallons per inch of trunk diameter at knee height each time you water;
Trees in June Vail Park have lost most of

their leaves as the city of Claremont cuts
back on watering parks.
if the trunk is 12 inches thick, that would

equal 120 gallons.
Fruit trees need about 15 to 20 gallons
per foot of canopy spread, so for a 10 foot
canopy, that would be about 150 to 200
gallons.
How often does the tree need to get

this amount of water?
More rules of thumb:
Well-established ornamental trees
once or twice a month.
New treesevery week.
Fruit treesevery two weeks April to
September.
Native oaksno more than once or
twice in the whole summer, keeping water
six feet away from the trunk.
Roots need access to air in the soil, so
less frequent but deeper watering is what
will keep them healthiest.
If a tree looks stressed and the soil isnt
TREE CARE/next page
wet, it probably needs water right away. Wilted and/or curling leaves
are a sure sign your tree needs immediate watering.
How can you water efficiently?

For new trees, make a short wall with soil two feet away from the
trunk. Use a bucket or hose to fill this basin several times until youve
given the tree 15 to 20 gallons of water. Water bags can be helpful
here, but only for new trees with a small root area and only if they are
filled frequently enough.
Use a hand-held hose with a shut-off nozzle until enough has been
delivered. Move the spray back and forth over the root area to allow
it to sink in and avoid runoff.
Lay a soaker hose or one with inline emitters to cover the area and
attach it to your garden hose when you plan to water. Cover the hose
with mulch to reduce evaporation. Use a timer.
Make sure automatic sprinklers dont spray hardscape or run longer
than needed.
How can you tell how much water you are giving?
Garden hoseuse a bucket to see how long it takes to deliver a
certain amount of water. For example, if it takes 30 seconds to provide
two gallons, then that is four gallons per minute or 240 gallons per
hour. If the tree needs 120 gallons, 30 minutes of watering should be
sufficient.
Soaker hosecheck the package for info. Many provide two gallons per minute over a 50-foot length, so in one hour that length of
hose would deliver about 120 gallons.
Drip with inline emittersamount is the number of emitters times
the rate, so 60 one-gallon-per-hour emitters would take roughly two
hours to deliver 120 gallons.
Automatic sprinklersplace four identical, straight-sided cans between irrigation heads in a zone. Operate zone for 15 minutes. Combine water into one can and measure depth. A depth of one inch is
about six gallons per square yard per hour.
What should be avoided?

Runoffbreak up watering period as needed to prevent this.
Failing to check that the irrigation is working properly.
Watering too longusually water that goes below two feet or so
wont be available to the tree.
Constantly soggy soil, which will cause roots to drown and rot.
Watering only near the trunk or only near the canopy edgethis
misses most of the roots.
Mulch that absorbs too much heat, prevents air movement into the
soil or touches the trunk.
Fertilizing or pruning (more than dead and diseased wood) a
stressed tree.
How can you tell if your trees are getting enough water?
Look for signs of stress: wilting, yellowing, graying, browning,
curling leaves.
On hot days, healthy plants may lose water faster than they can
absorb itthey look wilted but are actually fine, so check in the
evening to see if they have recovered before watering.
Water and then, several hours later, dig down to see how far the
water went. If not about 18 inches deep, water longer.
Buy a soil moisture meter to check the upper foot of soil.
If your tree looks happy, then whatever you are doing is probably
finesituations differ, and, though helpful, rules of thumb dont substitute entirely for keeping a close eye on a tree!
Sue Schenk
President Claremont GardenClub
Drought taking ugly toll on Claremont
TREE CARE/from previous page
he drought continues to take its toll on the City of

Trees as the surrounding leafscape begins to look
more like a branchscape.
In an effort to revive and preserve the citys ailing urban forest, Claremont City Council took action on Tuesday night and considered a series of
six recommendations presented by Assistant City Manager Colin Tudor,
which they passed, in memory of the late Linda Heilpern.
The recommendations included approval of funds for the removal and replacement of dead trees, the purchase of tree care toolkits for residents to attend to their city trees, a drought assessment of park trees, public outreach, a
contract with an outside agency for right-of-way tree watering and the reclassification of a part-time city arborist bringing the citys total to two fulltime licensed tree specialists.
The council unanimously approved each recommendation, with the exception of Councilmember Opanyi Nasiali, who voted against moving the
arborist from part-time to full-time.
At a cost of $250,895 from the general fund via the Landscape and Lighting District monies, the effort put forth by the city to save the droughtstressed trees doesnt come cheap. But many consider it a drop in the bucket
compared to the importance of saving the communitys $84 million asset
known as Claremonts urban forest.
Id like to greatly thank the city staff for the recommendations that
theyre making for our drought-stressed trees, said Sustainable Claremonts Susan Schenk. I agree with many of them but I do have one concern about the tree care tool
kit section, particularly the
water bags.
The botany
professor told
council that the
water bags
were designed for
trees with trunks less than 12 inches in diameter, newly-planted trees or

trees in the Village that need to get water somehow. Since water bags only
hold about 20 gallons, even two bags would need to be filled three times to
deliver enough water to satisfy a tree with a trunk larger than 12 inches in
diameter.
Even if you did that, most of the water in our sandy loam moves down
rather than out and so the water in the water bags is going to do that, meaning its only going to irrigate a small area of the root system of the trees.
The tree wont be able to reach the rest of it.
City trees began showing signs of distress early last year. In the summer
of 2014, Inland Urban Forest Group was retained by the city to conduct a
series of visual inspections of the citys street trees and identify those showing signs of drought-stress.
In June 2014, the consultants identified 470 trees as drought-stressed,
with 425 of those trees within the citys easement on private property and
the remaining 45 located in city-maintained areas.
By September that same year, 688 trees were identified as in crisis during
a follow-up assessment only a few months later. Now, nearly a year later,
1606 trees have been identified as drought-stressed, and 147 trees are dead
due to drought.
Once the trees were identified, the consultants left a door hanger at the
residence, notifying the homeowner of the drought-stressed condition of the
trees and requesting that they immediately provide adequate water. That action was followed up by a letter from the citys community services department, notifying the resident of the condition of the tree and proper watering
techniques while still conserving water. By fall 2014, the city estimated that
40 percent of property owners began watering their trees effectively, but it
hasnt been enough. The city has issued a call-to-action for residents whose
property houses one of these trees.
Last week, volunteers equipped with tree care toolkits went door-to-door
in an effort to spread the word and gain residents compliance in the care of
their street tree. Most were successful in their quest and greeted warmly.
However, the process wasnt without a hiccup or two.
Of the five houses I went to, two residents were already notified by the
city months ago that their trees were dead due to disease and they were
going to be removed. So they stopped watering it, said one volunteer. The
city might want to cross-check their lists.
Claremont currently has 281 trees recommended for removal, 147 of
which are dead due to the drought. The remaining 134 trees were recommended for removal prior to the drought assessment because they are diseased or hazardous. The trees are scheduled for removal at the end of
September, with replanting scheduled in the winter months. The total cost to
remove and replace all 281 trees is $140,145.
City street trees are in desperate need of help. To date, 101 street
trees have been categorized in critical drought-stress requiring action within 30 days. There are 535 trees in severe drought-stress that
require action within the next 180 days, and 803 that are moderately
stressed, requiring action within the next six to nine months.
A decline in the health of many of Claremonts park trees has not
gone unnoticed by city staff, but an assessment of those trees has
not yet been conducted. With the councils approval Tuesday night,
staff has scheduled an assessment to take place in mid-September at
a cost of $8,000. City staff are hopeful that an increase to the parks
watering schedules from two days to three days a week will offer the
trees some relief.
Angela Bailey
news@clarmeont-courier.com
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Tree Action Group co-founder Barnabas Path removes toolkits from his vehicle last week while canvassing a
Claremont neighborhood as a volunteer for the city. The bags contained either soaker hoses or tree bags and
were given free of charge to homeowners whose street trees are critically stressed.
Volunteer effort a key factor with

Claremont tree care
laremont is a community that recognizes its trees as one of the citys

most valuable public resources, and
preserving this urban forest is one of residents highest priorities.
With over 24,000 city street and park trees valued at
more than $84 million, the community forest not only
adds to property values but provides environmental
benefits while enhancing the quality of life for all citizens residing in the City of Trees.
Unfortunately, Claremonts trees are not only dealing with the rigors of urban life, including air pollution,
limited growth space and compacted soils. Now they
are faced with the consequences of an ongoing drought
that has already claimed the life of 147 city-owned
trees, many of which are located on the citys easement
that is generally located 10 feet from the face of the
curb on a homeowners property.
City staff and residents must work together to save as
many trees as possible, creating a valuable partnership
that will enable Claremonts trees to not only survive
the added stress of drought but also thrive in the years
to come. Cooperation between the city and residents is

essential in maintaining a community known for its
beautiful tree-lined streets.
The city of Claremont has put together a quick reference list of Dos and DONTs for residents in caring
for city-owned trees:
DODeep water, on a regular basis, any city tree
abutting your property.
DOProtect your city tree from string trimmers,
lawn mowers and similar equipment.
DOReport anyone harming a city tree or any city
tree in need of attention. Call (909) 399-5431 between
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday or the
Claremont Police Department at (909) 399-5411 after
hours.
DONTTrim, prune or remove a city tree.
DONTPlant a tree in the citys easement on your
property.
DONTAffix anything to a city tree or use chemicals or equipment that might harm it.
DONTPut materials such as bricks, rocks or
concrete near the base of a city tree or dig irrigation
trenches near it.
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Mr. Path, at right, speaks with Claremont resident Bill Archer about watering the
street tree in Mr. Archers front yard. Mr. Archer remarked that the tree had been
slowly dying for years, and no amount of water was going to save its life.
TREE VOLUNTEERS/continued from the previous page
According to Section 12.26.040 of the

city municipal code, it is the duty of private property owners to accept, protect
and provide adequate water to any city
tree planted in the public easement over
his or her property, and not to interfere
with the citys provision of water to trees,
whether by water truck or other means.
Residents must notify the community
services department of any suspected
tree hazards or maintenance needs of a
city tree on their property. Its also their
responsibility to remove any vines, fallen
leaves and other deadfall from city street
trees planted in the easement.
Enforcement
In the past, letters have been sent to
property owners notifying them of the
water requirements and proper watering
techniques for city trees, including a follow-up date for re-inspection of the tree.
If the tree is still in need of water after
re-inspection, the property owner will
be notified that the matter will be turned
over to code enforcement and penalties
may be imposed if the tree is not watered as requested.
Currently, no enforcement actions are
being taken for property owners not
supplying water to city trees as required, but thats all about to change.
The council recently directed city staff
to begin proactive enforcement, and
they are now working on changes to the
municipal code for recovery of replacement costs and the value of the tree.
Claremont Municipal Code Section

12.26 allows for a penalty not to exceed $1,000 for anyone not adhering to
the duties of proper tree care. The citys
code enforcement officers and arborist
have citing authority to impose a
penalty.
For more information about how to
care for the city trees in Claremont,
contact the Community Services Department at (909) 399-5431.
Angela Bailey
Friday, September 11 through Saturday, September 19
CALENDAR
YOUR WEEK IN 9 DAYS
September
Friday
11
DEMOCRATIC CLUB Protecting and Expanding Social Security. Ernie Powell will discuss the need to protect Social Security as a
guaranteed social insurance program. He will
also argue that Social Security ought to be expanded. Mr. Powell has experience as a public
policy advocate and campaign consultant. The
luncheon is the first following the Clubs summer recess. Cost of luncheon is $17. Program is
free. All ages welcome. Luncheon is at noon
with speaker at 1 p.m. Darvish Restaurant, 946
W. Foothill Blvd., Claremont. (909) 626-8122.
SOCIAL GROUP Many people nearing or
in retirement find their social structure changing. Individuals or couples might find the
need for new or more friends to travel with,
walk with, dine with, go to the theater with,
dance with, etc. Mingle & Munch will provide a pleasant Friday evening of music, refreshments and conversation to inspire new
friendships. For ages 50 and over. Free and
open to the public. 6 to 8 p.m. Garner House,
840 N. Indian Hill Blvd., Claremont. (909)
399-5488.
September
Saturday
12
THE COMMODORES One of the most

iconic funk and soul bands to ever hit the
music scene brings its signature hits to the

Lewis Family Playhouse for a special onenight-only performance. 8 p.m. 12505 Cultural Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga.
Tickets are $65 for general admission and
are available online at lewisfamilyplayhouse.com or through the box office at
(909) 477-2752.
September
Sunday
13
CELLIOLA & FRIENDS Celliola members Cynthia Fogg, viola, and Tom Flaherty,
cello, are joined by Peter Yates, guitar,
Gwendolyn Lytle, soprano, and Joti Rockwell, mandolin, to perform music by Jason
Barabba, Tom Flaherty, Forrest Pierce,
Mark Winges and more. Free admission
with open seating, no tickets. Doors open
approximately 30 minutes prior to performance. 3 p.m. Bridges Hall of Music, 150 E.
Fourth St., Claremont. (909) 607-2671.
September
Monday
14
LECTURE Toshia Shaw is the founder of

Purple WINGS (Women Inspiring Noble
Girls Successfully), which seeks to demystify misconceptions about who is at risk for
sexual violence. She transforms and inspires with her harrowing journey out of
sex trafficking. 6:45 to 8 p.m. Marian Miner
Cook Athenaeum, 385 E. Eighth St., Claremont. (909) 621-8244.
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Crossword puzzle
Nightlife
Check out this weeks puzzle by

Myles Mellor.
Adam Devine will perform

stand-up at Flappers Comedy.
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September
Tuesday
15
VACCINE DEVELOPMENT Speaker Dr.

Joe Lyons. University Club program. 11:30
a.m. $13 includes buffet lunch. Hughes Community Center, 1700 Danbury Rd., Claremont.
FILMLESS FESTIVALS Cindy Carter, a
freelance translator, will be speaking. She is one
of the founders of the literary website Paper Republic, and lived and worked in Beijing from
1996 to 2014. She is a translator of Chinese
documentaries, feature film, fiction, nonfiction
and poetry, with hundreds of translations to her
name. Having studied Japanese and Chinese,
she is now embarking on an attempt to learn
Thai. Hahn 108. 4:15 p.m. Hahn Building, 420
Harvard Ave., Claremont. (909) 621-8934.
UNA-USA MONTHLY MEETING
Venezuela and Dilemmas of Oil-Dependent
Nations. Miguel Tinker Salas, historian, author and professor, will discuss the current
problems of nations with oil-based economies
as oil prices have fallen. The program is cosponsored by the Office of International Initiatives at Pomona College and the Pomona
Valley Chapter of UNA-USA. Refreshments
are served. All ages welcome. Free to the public. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Hahn Hall Room 101, 420
Harvard Ave., Claremont. (909) 626-8122.
NELSON SPEAKER SERIES Water: The
Magic Molecule. Without the remarkable
properties of water, life as we understand it
would be impossible. Michael Fayer will discuss the molecular nature of water and use this
description to explore the unusual properties of
bulk water. When confined in tiny pools con-
taining from a few tens to a few thousands of

water molecules, water behaves in different and
interesting ways. Such nanoscopic water occurs
in biology, geology, chemistry and technological
applications. Mr. Fayers talk will offer insights
into the unique physical and chemical properties
of this substance we so frequently take for
granted. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Shanahan Center, 320 E.
Foothill Blvd., Claremont. (909) 607-0943.
September
Wednesday
16
FALL FACULTY LECTURE A Tiny

River That Built an Empire: The Santa Ana
in the Marking of Market & State in Southern
CA. Heather Williams, professor of politics,
will speak. Lunch is provided. For ages 18
and over. Free and open to the public. Noon.
Frank Dining Hall, 260 E. Bonita Ave.,
Claremont. (909) 621-8648.
SCRIPPS FINE ARTS FOUNDATION
LECTURE & TEA Artist James Strombotne will speak about his many decades as
a painter and his newly published book
StrombotneThe Pursuit of Magic. Mr.
Strombotne came to Claremont to study at
Pomona College and received his MFA from
the Claremont Graduate School in 1959. His
paintings are explorations of his interior life
in stark, strong images. Scripps Colleges
Hampton Room upstairs at the Mallott Commons. For age 12 and over. Free and open to
the public. 2 to 4 p.m. Scripps College, 1030
Columbia Ave., Claremont. (951) 201-9439.
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FILM SCREENING PLUS Q&A As part of
Ash Africa there will be a film screening of
The Creators, a South African documentary
film produced and directed by Laura Gamse,
followed by a Q&A. Free and open to the public. 4:15 to 6:30 p.m. Rose Hills Theater at the
Smith Campus Center, 170 E. Sixth St., Claremont. (909) 607-7391.
CONSCIENTIOUS PROJECTOR Conscientious Projector presents the documentary
Broken on all Sides: Race, Mass Incarceration & New Visions For Criminal Justice in
the US. All ages welcome. Free and open to the
public. 7 p.m. Claremont Forum, 586 W. First
St., Claremont Packing House.
September
Thursday
17
PHILOSOPHY COLLOQUIUM LECTURE Psychoanalysis and Ethics with speaker

Jonathan Lear of the University of Chicago. 4
p.m. Free and open to the public. For ages 18 and
up. Pomona Colleges Hahn Hall, 420 N. Harvard
Ave., Claremont. (909) 607-2921.
CLAREMONT DISCOURSE Build Your
Own Constitution: A Discussion Panel in
Recognition of Constitution Day. 4:15 to 6
p.m. Honnold/Mudd Library, 800 Dartmouth
Ave., Claremont. (909) 607-3986.
ARCHIVE Notions of the archive and archival
science lend themselves to misreadings on objectivity and stasis. The humanities in the digital
age often builds and builds upon archives,
bringing together collaborators from many
fields and backgrounds. 4:15 to 5:15 p.m.
George Benson Auditorium, 1050 N. Mills
Ave., Claremont. (909) 607-8553.
MAYA WOMEN AS TARGETS Gender
Violence and the Guatemalan Genocide. Victoria Sanford is professor and chair of anthro-
pology and founding director of the Center for

Human Rights and Peace Studies at Lehman
College. A prolific author, her books include,
among others, Buried Secrets: Truth and
Human Rights in Guatemala and Tierra y
Violencia en Guatemala. In 2012, she served
as an invited expert witness on the Guatemalan
genocide before Judge Santiago Pedraz in the
Spanish National Courts international genocide
case against the Guatemalan generals. 6:45 to 8
p.m. Marian Miner Cook Athenaeum, 385 E.
Eighth St., Claremont. (909) 621-8244.
DEADLY SECRET OF THE LUSITANIA
A book release party for Deadly Secret of the
Lusitania by Claremont resident Ivan Light,
featuring an eight-minute propaganda film from
1918, two sing-alongs of period music, author
reading of two book passages, Q&A, Irish revolutionary and IWW songs and refreshments,
with optional purchase of book at bargain price.
The book is spy fiction that addresses the political cover-up in the United States that followed the sinking of the Lusitania in 1915, and
finally brought the United States into World
War I. For age 14 and older. Free and open to
the public. 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Claremont Public Library, 208 N. Harvard Ave., Claremont.
DANGEROUS CONVERSATIONS Michael
Brown, killed by Ferguson police on August 9,
2014, may be viewed as a casualty of a war originating over 500 years agoa war to colonize,
dispossess, enslave, deny rights of citizenship; a
war to decolonize, repossess, emancipate, democratize. The Ferguson protests provide an occasion to meditate on the relationship between
war, race, freedom and democracy, especially in
light of several events: the 150th anniversary of
the end of the Civil War; the 100th anniversary
of World War I; the 50th anniversary of the Selma
march; and the latest Freedom Summer of
2014from the #BlackLivesMatter movement
and anti-police violence protests to the war on
Gaza. The lecture performs something of a political/historical autopsy on Mike Brown to reveal
both the history of the racial regimes that ulti-
mately left him dead in the streets for four and a

half hours, but more importantly, reveal the alternative possibilities for creating democracy rooted
in freedom, justice, and decolonization. 7:30 to 9
p.m. Scripps Colleges Garrison Theatre, 241 E.
Tenth St., Claremont. (909) 621-8237.
CONTRA DANCE A cross between a ball attended by Jane Austen and a New England barn
dance. Live music by Tom Sauber and Contraband (Laura Osborn, Steve Lewis), professional
calling by Becky Nankivell and tons of free
Trader Joes snacks. Everyone is welcome
guests dont need any prior experience whatsoever and are not expected to bring a partner.
Contra dancing is extremely easy to learn; its
not about technical skills or competition, but
rather about having fun, being active and meeting new friends. All ages welcome. Free for
Claremont Colleges students. $5 suggested donation for community members. 8 to 11 p.m.
Scripps Colleges Balch Auditorium, 1030 N.
Columbia Ave., Claremont. (603) 912-0477.
September
Friday
18
BOOK READING & SIGNING Gary Best

will be reading passages from his two latest
books. Tinks Tank, his debut novel, is a story
about a WW II B-17 crew in the air war over
Europe and during their non-combat time in
England; his second non-fiction book, Silent Invaders, Combat Gliders of the Second World
War will also be discussed in connection with
his invitation from the British Glider Pilot Regimental Association to accompany them on a
memorial trip to Arnhem, The Netherlands. 6:30
20
to 8 p.m. Buddhamouse Emporium, 134 Yale

Ave., Claremont. (626) 335-7781.
FILM SCREENING Can we contain some
of the deadliest, most long-lasting substances
ever produced? Left over from the Cold War
are a hundred million gallons of radioactive
sludge, covering vast radioactive lands. Governments around the world, desperate to protect
future generations, have begun imagining society 10,000 years from now in order to create
monuments that will speak across the time. Part
observational essay filmed in weapons plants,
Fukushima and deep undergroundand part
graphic novelContainment weaves between an uneasy present and an imaginative,
troubled far future, exploring the idea that over
millennia, nothing stays put. Peter Galison will
be available by Skype for a Q&A after the film.
6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Shanahan Center, 320 E.
Foothill Blvd., Claremont. (909) 607-7997.
MARIACHI DIVAS 6:30 to 8 p.m. Bowling
Green, 1030 Columbia Ave., Claremont.
(909) 621-8187.
NUCLEAR NATION PART 1 Screening of
Nuclear Nation, Part 1, a documentary on the
Fukushima nuclear meltdown, followed by
Q&A with the director Atsushi Funahashi. For
ages 18 and over. Free and open to the public. 7
p.m. Smith Campus Center Rose Hills Theatre,
170 E. Sixth St., Claremont. (909) 621-8933.
September
Saturday
19
LIVE MUSIC Modern gypsy swing band Gypsies and Judges. 10 p.m. The Press Restaurant,
129 Harvard Ave., Claremont. (909) 625-4808.
21
RESTAURANT ROW
NIGHTLIFE
FLAPPERS COMEDY: 540 W. First St., Claremont Packing House. 18 and over. Show times: Friday at 8 and 10 p.m., Saturday at 7 and 9:30 p.m.
and Sunday at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door.
Friday, September 11: Thomas Dale from Adam
Devines House Party. 8 and 10 p.m.
Saturday, September 12: Thomas Dale from
Adam Devines House Party. 7 and 9:30 p.m.
Sunday, September 13: Two Milk Minimum at
4:30 p.m. and Claremont Comedy Contest at 7 p.m.
Thursday, September 17: Clappers Funnies with
The Show at 8 p.m. and Open Mic Audition Show
at 10 p.m.
Friday, September 18: Alycia Cooper from Last
Comic Standing. 8 and 10 p.m.
Saturday, September 19: Alycia Cooper from
Last Comic Standing. 7 and 9:30 p.m.
Sunday, September 20: Little Black Dress with
Helen Hong at 7 p.m.
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. (909) 625-4808.
Friday, September 11: Dont Kick Jimmy (Rock

Prog). 10 p.m.
Saturday, September 12: Future Force Records
Night with Light Thieves. 10 p.m.
Sunday, September 13: Sunday piano at 6 p.m.
followed by Super Awesome Open Mic Night with
Josh at 9:30 p.m.
Tuesday, September 15: King Trivia Night. 9
p.m.
COURIER CROSSWORD
Wednesday, September 16: Joe Atman (piano/ballads). 9:30 p.m.

Thursday, September 17: Baldy Mountain Jazz
Band (jazz) at 8:30 p.m. and DJ Sebastian Karim
at 11 p.m.
Friday, September 18: Sons of Icebag (soul/jazz).
10 p.m.
Saturday, September 19: Gypsies and Judges
(modern gypsy swing). 10 p.m.
Answers to last weeks puzzle #331
Crossword by Myles Mellor. Puzzle #332
Across
1. New Mexico city
6. Uncertain
10. Heredity carrier
14. Eye's middle layer
15. Christie's "Death on
the ___"
16. Billy, of Rock and Roll
17. Founder of Keeping Good
in Our Neighborhood
(goes with 37 across)
18. Kind of comedy
20. A high degree
21. Ocean algae used for food
22. Is deficient in
23. Irish patriot Robert
25. Some wedding guests
26. Ankle injury
28. Prefix with surgery or
transmitter
30. Takes the money
and runs?
31. Common street name
32. Neuter
36. Imp
37. See 17 across
41. Turkish title of honor
42. Tip, in a way
44. Rainbow
45. Husband's mom
47. Cuban dance
49. Steps
50. Emulates Ella Fitzgerald

52. Bets first
53. Master, in Swahili
54. ___ sandwich
56. Toothpaste tube top
58. Claremont Police
Department veteran,
Sgt Robert _____
60. Cuba's Castro
62. "Do it or ___!"
63. S curve
64. Tasting like Miller
65. Remains
66. "Hey, there!"
67. Give credit where credit ___
Down
1. Focus
2. Microwave, e.g.
3. Having the upper hand
4. What you step on after
a shower
5. Insidious
6. Placed inside
7. Plug up
8. Scandal
9. OK (sl)
10. Popular 1980s jeans
11. Pronouncement
12. Arrow parts
13. Fraternal group
19. Aspersion
21. He's a doll

24. Catchall abbr.
25. Ne plus ultra
26. Glide
27. Lauren's clothing brand
28. Holy city of the
Middle East
29. They're all the same
33. Fenced in
34. Seaweed substance
35. Deviations of a
ship's course
38. St Louis players
39. Sphere
40. Ceremonial act
43. 1973 Pulitzer winner
FitzGerald
46. Reagan and Sinatra
48. Great Salt Lake state
49. Hydromassage facility
50. Wet lowland
51. Make happen
52. First sign
53. French singer, Jacques
54. Heaves
55. Employs
57. Ecuador's neighbor
59. Coxcomb
60. Crime-fighting agcy
61. Drain opener
SPORTS
22
CHS tennis program sets sights high with new coach

The Claremont High School girls tennis program has
survived several head coaches over the past few years,
which undoubtedly contributed to recent lackluster performances like ending the 2014 season tied for last
place. The team could use a little stability, and may
have found just that in their new coach Kathy Settles.
Coach Settles is a familiar face in Claremont. She
served as assistant coach two years
SPORTING
ago and has three children currently
LIFE
attending Claremont schools, including her son Christian who was on the boys tennis team
last year, and one recent CHS graduate, Riley Settles,
who played midfield on the Packs girls soccer team.
Raised in Davis, California, Coach Settles father
taught her to play tennis. She competed at the juniors
level and in high school. She then went on to play for
the University of California, Irvine, eventually landing
a job with mens professional tennis on the ATP Tour.
She relocated to Claremont about 12 years ago when
her husband Paul Settles was hired as the mens tennis
coach at Claremont-Mudd-Scripps.
Last year may have been a disappointment, but tennis at CHS has traditionally been strong. The boys have
dominated the Palomares League for the past couple of
years and the girls were tough as well under coach Tom
Spinosa who quit in 2012. However, it may be a bit
early to see where the program will go from here.
Weve only been together a week as a varsity team,
so were still trying to figure out who wants to play singles and who is more comfortable playing doubles,
said Coach Settles.
The team was working on fitness exercises in the late
summer heat on Tuesday. There were audible groans as
Coach Settles took them through repeated sets of planking, push-ups and lunges.
She believes the fitness sessions build confidence
and make the girls stronger, which will come in handy
for long matches. Plus, working in the heat is good adversity training.
This is such a great group of girls [who] have a balance of enjoying what they do and working hard at it,
she said. I want them to love coming to practice every
day, to love getting better at something, that is kind of
my philosophyto help them develop a lifelong passion for the sport through playing high school tennis.
The team includes six seniors, four of whom were
on last years team, and two who were brought up from
JV. That mix could be good, with four captains leading
the whole team.
Claremont High
Schools new girls
tennis coach Kathy
Settles stretches
with her team on
Tuesday following
practice at the
school. Coach Settles takes over a
program that finished tied for last
place in 2014 but
has, such a great
group of girls, this
year on her varsity
team.
COURIER photo/
Steven
Felschundneff
We were talking about our goals at the beginning

of practice today: Why are we out here in training in
the heat when we could be somewhere else? she said.
Since we finished tied for last, their goal is to do better than that. We would like to win league this year and
go on to CIF, so we have lofty goals coming from last
to first.
As Coach Settles sees it, the CHS girls tennis team
has two jobs, whether they win or lose.
We have to represent ourselves well, our school
well and our families well, and do the best we can to
problem-solve on the court as we work to win, said
Coach Settles.
Claremonts first match got cancelled on Tuesday
due to the heat, so the teams default first match will be
against San Dimas on Thursday. League play is set to
begin in two weeks.
FOOTALL
The Claremont High School varsity football team ran
over West Valley High School 65-8 on Friday in Hemet.
The Packs new quarterback, Raine Pohaku Kaheaku-Paiva, completed five out of five passes for 75
yards and one touchdown. Rushing, he had two carries
for a modest five yards.
Junior running back Duy Tran-Sampson had a big

night with 13 carries for 228 yards and five touchdowns.
Another notable performance came from Justin
Smith, with 10 carries for 67 yards and two touchdowns. Markelle Davis had five carries for 23 yards
and one touchdown. Laquamie Bond had two carries
for 23 yards and caught a 47-yard touchdown pass.
The team did not report defensive statistics.
CROSS COUNTRY
The Wolfpack cross-country team did very well in
their first test of the season at the Cool Breeze Invite
on Saturday in Chino. The boys came in second to
Great Oak and the girls were third behind Great Oak,
and Desert Vista, Arizona. The meet included 54 teams.
Both Great Oak and Desert Vista are nationally
ranked teams so the result was particularly promising
for the upcoming start to Palomares League.
As a result the boys are now ranked number-one in
division two and girls are number-four, according to
Prep Cal Track.
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LEGAL TENDER
T.S. No.: 2014-04739-CA A.P.N.:8315-015-005
Property Address: 150 Buena Vista Drive, Claremont, CA 91711
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE
PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE 2923.3(a),
THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED
TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR.
NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE
INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT
ATTACHED
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO
PROPERTY OWNER:
YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF
TRUST DATED 08/16/2007. 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.
Trustor: LILLIAN ARELLANO, A MARRIED
WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE
PROPERTY
Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive,
LLC
Recorded 08/24/2007 as Instrument No.
20071986960 in book ---, page--- and of Official
Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California,
Date of Sale: 10/01/2015 at 11:00 AM
Place of Sale: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400
CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA
Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other
charges: $ 784,563.55
WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIERS CHECK
DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A
CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL
CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A
STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN
ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION
OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION
5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE:
All right, title, and interest conveyed to and now
held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as:
More fully described in said Deed of Trust.
Street Address or other common designation of real
property: 150 Buena Vista Drive, Claremont, CA
91711
A.P.N.: 8315-015-005
The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for
any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above.
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. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the
obligation secured by the property to be sold and
reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances
at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of
Sale is:
$ 784,563.55.
If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any
reason, the successful bidders sole and exclusive
remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the
Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no
further recourse.
The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and
delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a 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 recorders office or a title insurance
company, either of which may charge you a fee for
legalads@claremont-courier.com 909.621.4761
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 this property.
Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to
bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that
at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less
than the total debt
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 (866)-960-8299
or visit this Internet Web site http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number
assigned to this case 2014-04739-CA. Information
about postponements that are very short in duration
or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may
not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way
to verify postponement information is to attend the
scheduled sale.
Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary
C/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450
Irvine, CA 92606
Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 9608299 http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx
For Non-Automated Sale Information, call:
(866) 240-3530
______________________________
Trustee Sale Assistant
Date: August 14, 2015
WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE
ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED
FOR THAT PURPOSE.
Publish: September 4, 11 and 18, 2015
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
File No. 2015206659
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as
CLAREMONT MARKET PLACE, NITROS
GALLERY, CLAREMONT MARKETING
GROUP, 206 West Bonita Ave., Claremont, CA
91711. Mailing address: 140 N. Harvard, #1781,
Claremont, CA 91711. Registrant(s): Katherine A.
Hatcher, 1273 N. College Ave., Claremont, CA 91711.
This business is conducted by an Individual.
Registrant has not yet commenced to transact business
under the fictitious business name or names listed
herein.
I declare that all information in this statement is true
and correct.
/s/ Katherine A. Hatcher Title: Owner
This statement was filed with the RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk of Los Angeles County on
08/07/15.
NOTICE- In Accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five (5) years from the date on which
it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except,
as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where
it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth
in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than
a change in the residence address of a registered
owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement
must be filed before the expiration. Effective January
1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Name Statement must
be accompanied by the Affidavit Of Identity Form.
The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize
the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or
common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and
Professions Code).
PUBLISH: September 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2015
File No. 2015220133
STRATEGIC SOLUTIONS CONSULTING,
532 West First Street, #213, Claremont, CA 91711.
Registrants: 1.) Eloisa Perard, 532 West First Street,
#213, Claremont, CA 91711. 2.) David Scott Perard, 532 West First Street, #213, Claremont, CA
91711.
This business is conducted by Copartners.
Registrant has not yet commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names
listed herein.
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and correct.
/s/ Eloisa Perard Title: Partner
08/25/15.
NOTICE- In Accordance with subdivision (a) of
section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five (5) years from the date
on which it was filed in the office of the County
Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any
change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the
residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. Effective January 1, 2014, the
Fictitious Business Name Statement must be accompanied by the Affidavit Of Identity Form.
The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business
Name in violation of the rights of another under
federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411
et seq., Business and Professions Code).
File No. 2015220114
BOULDERHAUS ATHLETICS, 532 West First
Street, #213, Claremont, CA 91711. Registrants: 1.)
Eloisa Perard, 532 West First Street, #213, Claremont, CA 91711. 2.) David Scott Perard, 532 West
First Street, #213, Claremont, CA 91711.
This business is conducted by a Married Couple.
listed herein.
and correct.
/s/ Eloisa Perard Title: Wife
08/25/15.
File No. 2015228425
1.) THE WELL DOG PLACE, 2.) THE WELL
DOG, 3628 Lynoak Drive, #107, Claremont, CA
91711. Registrant(s): Kenneth Don Tudor, 1776
Danbury Road, Claremont, CA 91711.
listed herein.
and correct.
/s/ Kenneth Don Tudor Title: Owner
09/02/15.
PUBLISH: September 11, 18, 25 and October 2, 2015
Claremont COURIER Classifieds/Friday, September 11, 2015

File No. 2015228684
The following person(s) is (are) doing business
as INITIAL K, 490 Anderwood Court 1,
Pomona, CA 91768. Registrant(s): Jessica Ka Yun
Ho, 490 Anderwood Court 1, Pomona, CA 91768.
Registrant has not yet commenced to transact
business under the fictitious business name or
names listed herein.
I declare that all information in this statement is
true and correct.
/s/ Jessica Ka Yun Ho Title: Owner
This statement was filed with the RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk of Los Angeles County
on 09/03/15.
section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five (5) years from the
date on which it was filed in the office of the
County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision
(b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days
after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a
change in the residence address of a registered
owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. Effective January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business
Name Statement must be accompanied by the Affidavit Of Identity Form.
The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another
under federal, state, or common law (see Section
14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).
PUBLISH: September 11, 18, 25 and October 2, 2015
File No. 2015209855
EZ MEDICAL REPAIRS, 4857 N. Vecino Dr.,
Covina, CA 91722. Registrant(s): Raquel Islas,
4841 Lante St., Baldwin Park, CA 91706.
listed herein.
and correct.
/s/ Raquel Islas Title: Owner
08/12/15.
PUBLISH: September 11, 18, 25 and October 2,
2015
ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS
BUSINESS NAME
ORIGINAL FILE NO: 2013225011
Current file no.: 2015226389
The following person has/have abandoned the use
of the fictitious business name: LA BELLA SPA,
located at 410 Auto Center Dr., Claremont, CA
91711.
The fictitious business name referred to above was
filed on 10/30/2013 in the County of Los Angeles.
Registrant Name: Liu Xiuzhen, 1539 S. Abbot Ave.,
Apt. C, San Gabriel, CA 91776.
The business is conducted by an Individual.
09/01/15.
and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is
guilty of a crime.)
/s/ Liu Xiuzhen Title: Owner
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File No. 2015206209
The following person(s) is (are) doing business
as RANDLES EDUCATIONAL CONSULTING, 414 Yale Avenue, Unit B, Claremont, CA 91711. Mailing address: P.O. Box 6,
Claremont, CA 91711. Registrant(s): Shelley
Grant Randles, 789 W. 11th St., Claremont, CA
91711.
Registrant commenced to transact business
under the fictitious name or names listed above
on 03/10/2015.
I declare that all information in this statement
is true and correct.
/s/ Shelley Randles Title: Owner
This statement was filed with the RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk of Los Angeles County
on 08/07/15.
NOTICE- In Accordance with subdivision (a)
of section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement
generally expires at the end of five (5) years
from the date on which it was filed in the office
of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires
40 days after any change in the facts set forth in
the statement pursuant to section 17913 other
than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name
Statement must be filed before the expiration.
Effective January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Name Statement must be accompanied by
the Affidavit Of Identity Form.
The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another
under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions
Code).
PUBLISH: August 21, 28, September 4 and 11,
2015
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF LYNN T. JACKSON
Case No. BP165897
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who
may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of LYNN T. JACKSON
A PETITION FOR PROBATE
has been filed by Steve F. Jackson in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS
ANGELES.
THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Steve F. Jackson be appointed as personal representative to
administer the estate of the decedent.
THE PETITION requests the
decedent's will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are
available for examination in the file kept by
the court.
THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This
authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining
court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to
interested persons unless they have waived
notice or consented to the proposed action.)
The independent administration authority will
be granted unless an interested person files an
objection to the petition and shows good cause
why the court should not grant the authority.
A HEARING on the petition will
be held on Sept. 24, 2015 at 8:30 AM in Dept.
No. 29 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles,
CA 90012.
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
contin-gent 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 availa-ble from the
court clerk.
Attorney for petitioner:
NICOLE M PEARL ESQ
SBN 197976
MCDERMOTT WILL & EMERY LLP
2049 CENTURY PARK EAST
STE 3800
LOS ANGELES CA 90067-3218
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T.S. No.: 9448-4341 TSG Order No.: 1603335
A.P.N.: 8315-019-001 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S
SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A
DEED OF TRUST DATED 04/26/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT
YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A
PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD
CONTACT A LAWYER. NBS Default Services,
LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and
pursuant to the power of sale contained in that
certain Deed of Trust Recorded 05/01/2006 as
Document No.: 06 0950000, of Official
Records in the office of the Recorder of Los
Angeles County, California, executed by:
MICHELLE MONTRESE HENSON, A SINGLE WOMAN, as Trustor, WILL SELL AT
PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale
by cash, a cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal
credit union, or a check drawn by a state or
federal savings and loan association, savings
association, or savings bank specified in section
5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do
business in this state). All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said
Deed of Trust in the property situated in said
County and state, and as more fully described in
the above referenced Deed of Trust. Sale Date
& Time: 09/17/2015 at 09:00 AM Sale Location:
Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles-Norwalk, Vineyard Ballroom, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650 The street address and other
common designation, if any, of the real property
described above is purported to be: 633 CONVERSE STREET, CLAREMONT, CA 91711
The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability
for any incorrectness of the street address and
other common designation, if any, shown herein.
Said sale will be made in an AS IS condition,
but without covenant or warranty, expressed or
implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of
the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust,
with interest thereon, as provided in said
note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the
Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit:
$846,942.71 (Estimated). Accrued interest and
additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the
time of sale the opening bid may be less than
the total indebtedness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering
bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a
trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not
on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at
a trustee auction does not automatically entitle
you to free and clear ownership of the property.
You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the
highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be
responsible for paying off all liens senior to the
lien being auctioned off, before you can receive
clear title to the property. You are encouraged to
investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by
contacting the county recorder's office or a title
insurance company, either of which may charge
you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that
the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE
TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown
on this notice of sale may be postponed one or
more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary,
trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of
the California Civil Code. The law requires that
information about trustee sale postponements be
made available to you and to the public, as a
courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you
wish to learn whether your sale date has been
postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled
time and date for the sale of this property, you
may call, 1-800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustees sale or visit this Internet
Web site, www.auction.com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file
number assigned to this case, T.S.# 9448-4341.
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. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for
any reason, the successful bidders sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid
to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall
have no further recourse. NBS Default Services,
LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd. Suite 1720 Long
Beach, CA 90802 800-766-7751 For Trustee
Sale Information Log On To: www.auction.com
or Call: 1-800-280-2832. NBS Default Services, LLC, Kim Coker, Foreclosure Associate
This communication is an attempt to collect a
debt and any information obtained will be used
for that purpose. However, if you have received
a discharge of the debt referenced herein in a
bankruptcy proceeding, this is not an attempt to
impose personal liability upon you for payment
of that debt. In the event you have received a
bankruptcy discharge, any action to enforce the
debt will be taken against the property only.
NPP0255601 To: CLAREMONT COURIER
08/28/2015, 09/04/2015, 09/11/2015
DEPARTMENT OF THE
TREASURER AND TAX
COLLECTOR
Notice of Divided Publication
NOTICE OF DIVIDED
PUBLICATION OF THE PROPERTY
TAX-DEFAULT LIST
(DELINQUENT LIST)
Made pursuant to Section 3371, Revenue and Taxation Code
Pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code Sections
3381 through 3385, the Notice of Power to Sell
Tax-Defaulted Property in and for Los Angeles
County, State of California, has been divided and
distributed to various newspapers of general circulation published in the County. A portion of the list
appears in each of such newspapers.
I, Joseph Kelly, County of Los Angeles Tax Collector, State of California, certify that:
Notice is hereby given that the real properties listed
below were declared to be in tax default at 12:01
a.m. on July 1, 2013, by operation of law. The declaration of default was due to non-payment of the
total amount due for the taxes, assessments, and
other charges levied in the 2012-13 Tax Year that
were a lien on the listed real property. Non-residential commercial property and property upon
which there is a recorded nuisance abatement lien
shall be subject to the Tax Collector's power to sell
after three years of defaulted taxes. Therefore, if
the 2012-13 taxes remain defaulted after June 30,
2016, the property will become subject to the Tax
Collector's power to sell and eligible for sale at the
County's public auction in 2017. All other property
that has defaulted taxes after June 30, 2018, will become subject to the Tax Collector's power to sell
and eligible for sale at the County's public auction
in 2019. The name of the assessee and the total tax,
which was due on June 30, 2013, for the 2012-13
Tax Year, is shown opposite the parcel number. Taxdefaulted real property may be redeemed by payment of all unpaid taxes and assessments, together
with the additional penalties and fees as prescribed
by law, or it may be paid under an installment plan
of redemption if initiated prior to the property becoming subject to the Tax Collector's power to sell.
All information concerning redemption of tax-defaulted property will be furnished, upon request, by
Joseph Kelly, Treasurer and Tax Collector at 225
North Hill Street, Los Angeles, California 90012,
1 (888) 807-2111 or 1 (213) 974-2111.
I certify under penalty of perjury that the foregoing
is true and correct. Executed at Los Angeles, California, on August 24, 2015.
JOSEPH KELLY
TREASURER AND TAX COLLECTOR
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Assessees/taxpayers, who have disposed of real
property since January 1, 2009, may find their
names listed for the reason that a change in ownership has not been reflected on the assessment roll.
ASSESSOR'S IDENTIFICATION
NUMBERING SYSTEM EXPLANATION
The Assessor's Parcel Number (APN), when used to
describe property in this list, refers to the Assessor's
map book, the map page, the block on the map (if
applicable), and the individual parcel on the map
page or in the block. The Assessor's maps and further explanation of the parcel numbering system are
available at the Office of the Assessor.
The following property tax defaulted on July 1,
2013, for the taxes, assessments, and other charges
for the fiscal year 2012-13:
LISTED BELOW ARE PROPERTIES THAT DEFAULTED IN 2013 FOR TAXES, ASSESSMENTS AND 0THER CHARGES FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013.
AMOUNT OF DELINQUENCY AS OF THIS
PUBLICATION IS LISTED BELOW.
AMATO,LINDA SITUS 5116 PALMER
CANYON RD CLAREMONT CA 91711-1481
8673-009-012 $869.90
CERVANTES,SEVERA S TR SEVERA S CERVANTES TRUST SITUS 1078 LAKE FOREST
DR CLAREMONT CA 91711-2529 8303-003-022
$4,576.50
DETERS LLC 8678-066-019 $12,312.56
FIGUEROA,HECTOR T AND CHELSEA L
SITUS 1422 ASHLAND AVE CLAREMONT CA
91711-3307 8303-022-013 $2,212.16
GORENSTEIN,WILLIAM M CO TR GORENSTEIN FAMILY TRUST SITUS 2507 N MOUNTAIN AVE CLAREMONT CA 91711-1545
8669-003-042 $535.98
GUTIERREZ,ARTHUR P TR SYLVIA A
GUTIERREZ TRUST SITUS 605 BLANCHARD
PL CLAREMONT CA 91711-4023 8314-010-008
$450.53
HEMLER,EDWARD A AND MAUREEN A
SITUS 1760 GENESEE DR LA VERNE CA
91750-2035 8664-035-006 $27,612.53
HILL,ZSA ZSA M SITUS 463 NOTRE DAME
RD CLAREMONT CA 91711-5139 8316-004022/S2012-010 $630.30
INGRAM,MARK A AND ANN M SITUS 2223
GOLDEN HILLS RD LA VERNE CA 91750-1129
8678-060-015/S2011-010 $173.89
MAROSTE,STEVEN AND MILLY 8669-028-014
$1,372.55
MCCOY,SAUL ET AL BOWENS,HOWARD III
SITUS 2350 CANYON CREST DR LA VERNE
CA 91750-1742 8678-067-049 $28,555.01
OCHOA,ANA J AND MORENO,JOSE A SITUS
4734 CATALINA AVE LA VERNE CA 917501945
8664-003-019/S2011-030/S2012-010
$870.68
REYNOLDS,RONALD D SITUS 1971 VIA ARROYO LA VERNE CA 91750-1422 8664-020-041
$21,035.92
SCATES,MANUEL M AND JUDITH M TRS M
AND J SCATES FAMILY TRUST SITUS 4506
LIVEOAK DR CLAREMONT CA 91711-2103
8669-021-018/S2012-010 $7,257.39
SMITH,GREGORY D AND KIM S SITUS 1132
COOKE AVE CLAREMONT CA 91711-1499
8673-030-053 $43,500.71
TORRES,JOHN AND GLORIA 8664-010-030

$3,439.90
VAUX,ROBERT M SITUS 660 SYCAMORE
AVE CLAREMONT CA 91711-5564 8315-029034 $11,922.87
WARD,STEPHEN W SITUS 1990 7TH ST LA
VERNE CA 91750-4447 8375-012-001 $3,846.24
YOHO,LOUISE M SITUS 432 CARLETON AVE
CLAREMONT CA 91711-5108 8316-006013/S2012-010 $1,000.00
CN915628
Publish: September 11 and 18, 2015

File No. 2015215483
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as ER AUTO CARE, 151 S. Eucla Ave.,
San Dimas, CA 91773. Registrant(s): ER
AUTO CARE LLC, 151 S. Eucla Ave., San
Dimas, CA 91773.
This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company.
/s/ Patricia Sanchez Title: Manager
This statement was filed with the RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk of Los Angeles
County on 08/19/15.
NOTICE- In Accordance with subdivision
(a) of section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five (5)
years from the date on which it was filed in
the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920,
where it expires 40 days after any change in
the facts set forth in the statement pursuant
to section 17913 other than a change in the
residence address of a registered owner. A
new Fictitious Business Name Statement
must be filed before the expiration. Effective
January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business
Name Statement must be accompanied by
the Affidavit Of Identity Form.
The filing of this statement does not of itself
authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious
Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see
Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).
PUBLISH: August 28, September 4, 11 and
18, 2015
File No. 2015219585
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as DIVINE PROPERTIES AND INVESTMENTS, 4374 Tocoa Falls, Claremont,
CA 91711. Registrant(s): Ekhator Osagiede,
4374 Tocoa Falls, Claremont, CA 91711.
/s/ Ekhator Osagiede Title: Owner
This statement was filed with the RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk of Los Angeles
County on 08/24/15.
NOTICE- In Accordance with subdivision (a)
of section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement
generally expires at the end of five (5) years
from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided
in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it
expires 40 days after any change in the facts
set forth in the statement pursuant to section
17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious
Business Name Statement must be filed before
the expiration. Effective January 1, 2014, the
Fictitious Business Name Statement must be
accompanied by the Affidavit Of Identity
Form.
The filing of this statement does not of itself
authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious
Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see
Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).
PUBLISH: August 28, September 4, 11 and
18, 2015
APN: 8701-054-014 TS No: CA08001120-14-1 TO
No: 12-0104803 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE
YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF
TRUST DATED March 8, 2007. UNLESS YOU
TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE.
IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU,
YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On October 6, 2015 at 10:00 AM, near the fountain located
in the Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza,
Pomona, CA 91766, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee
Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain
Deed of Trust recorded on April 20, 2007, as Instrument No. 20070957331, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County,
California, executed by HAN JONG KIM, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE
PROPERTY AND DAE JOON KIM AKA DAE J.
KIM AND SANG MI KIM, HUSBAND AND
WIFE, ALL AS J/T, as Trustor(s), in favor of BANK
OF AMERICA, N.A. as Beneficiary, WILL SELL
AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all
payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land
therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN
25
SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore

described is being sold as is. The street address
and other common designation, if any, of the real
property described above is purported to be: 777
NEWBURY WAY, DIAMOND BAR, CA 917654625 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and
other common designation, if any, shown herein.
Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty,
express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of
the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances
if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated
fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the
trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount
of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by
the property to be sold and reasonable estimated
costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial
publication of this Notice of Trustees Sale is estimated to be $787,484.77 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances
will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiarys
bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount.
In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashiers
check drawn on a state or national bank, a check
drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check
drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified
in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and
authorized to do business in California, or other such
funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the
event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee
may withhold the issuance of the Trustees Deed
Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee
or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered
for sale excludes all funds held on account by the
property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidders sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of
monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder
shall have no further recourse. Notice to Potential
Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks
involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be
bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing
the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of
the property. You should also be aware that the lien
being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are
the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be
responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien
being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title
to the property. You are encouraged to investigate
the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens
that may exist on this property by contacting the
county recorder's office or a title insurance company,
either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you
should be aware that the same Lender may hold more
than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property.
Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on
this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more
times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a
court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California
Civil Code. The law requires that information about
Trustee Sale postponements be made available to
you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale
date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the
rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call In Source Logic at 702-659-7766
for information regarding the Trustee's Sale or visit
the Internet Web site address listed below for information regarding the sale of this property, using the
file number assigned to this case, CA08001120-141. Information about postponements that are very
short in duration or that occur close in time to the
scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in
the telephone information or on the Internet Web site.
The best way to verify postponement information is
to attend the scheduled sale. Date: August 27, 2015
MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No.
CA08001120-14-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA
92614 949-252-8300 TDD: 866-660-4288 Miguel
Ochoa, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.insourcelogic.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES
INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: In Source Logic
AT 702-659-7766 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee
Corps MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT.
ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE
USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ORDER NO.
CA15-003024-1, PUB DATES: 09/11/2015,
09/18/2015, 09/25/2015
File No. 2015229251
THE MEAT CELLAR, 665 E. Foothill Blvd.,
Suite C, Claremont, CA 91711. Mailing address: 944
Occidental Dr., Claremont, CA 91711. Registrant(s):
ANSAR INC., 944 Occidental Dr., Claremont, CA
91711.
This business is conducted by a Corporation.
listed herein.
and correct.
/s/ Sara Villegas Title: CFO
09/03/15.
NOTICE- In Accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally
expires at the end of five (5) years from the date on
which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk,
except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section
17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in
the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section
17913 other than a change in the residence address of
a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name
Statement must be filed before the expiration. Effective January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Name
Statement must be accompanied by the Affidavit Of
Identity Form.
The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name
in violation of the rights of another under federal,
state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq.,
Business and Professions Code).
PUBLISH: September 11, 18, 25 and October 2,
2015
Friday 09-11-15
SERVICES

Ph: 909.621.4761 Fax: 909.621.4072
Acoustical
Chimney Sweep
QUALITY Interiors. Acoustical contractor, specializing in

acoustic removal, texture,
painting, acoustic re-spray
and
drywall
repairs.
Lic.602916. 909-624-8177.
Quality Fireplace
& BBQ
Chimney sweeping.
AC/Heating
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
Complete fireplace,
woodstove installation,
service and repair.
Spark arrestor supply
and installation.
Call 909-920-6600
392 N. 2nd Ave., Upland
Gash Chimney Sweep

Dust free chimney cleaning.
Repairs, chimney covers,
dryer vent cleaning,
masonry and dampers.
BBB. Please call
909-467-9212.
Concrete
ADVANCED
DON DAVIES
Veteran, Mt. Sac, Cal Poly
Stamped, broom,
color finishes.
Slate, flagstone, planters,
walls and walkways.
SAME DAY SERVICE

Free service call with repair
Only $69.50 diagnostic fee
without repair
We repair all brands
SCE quality installation
approved
Great prices
Friendly service
909-398-1208
www.novellcustom.com
Lic.958830
Art Lessons
Call 909-599-9530 now

Cell 626-428-1691
Claremont area
30 years!
Lic.323243
Contractor
THE Wood Dr. Specializing in termite and dry-rot
repairs. Fascia boards,
eves, patios, decks. 909262-8649.
ONE-ON-ONE art lessons

with Jordan. The Colony at
Loft 204 gallery and store.
For more information email
jords.kelly@gmail.com.
WENGER Construction. 25
years experience. Handyman
Services. Cabinetry, doors,
electrical, drywall, crown
molding. Lic.707381. 951640-6616.
Bathroom Remodeling
ADVANCED
DON DAVIES
A Bath-Brite
authorized dealer.
Bathtubs and sinks.
Showers, tile, countertops.
Refinish - Reglaze - Restore
Porcelain, ceramic,
fiberglass.
Quick and affordable.
Please call 909-945-7775.
www.bath-brite.com
Veteran
New and repairs.
Carpentry
SEMI-RETIRED rough to
finish remodeler. Kitchens,
porches, doors, decks, fences,
painting. Lots more! Paul,
909-919-3315.
Carpet Service
ANDERSON Carpet Service.
Claremont resident serving
Claremont since 1985. Powerful truck-mounted cleaning
units. Expert carpet repairs
and stretching. Senior discounts. 24-hour emergency
water damage service.
CONTACT US
Drywall
THOR McAndrew Construction. Drywall repair and installation. Interior plaster repair. Free estimates. CA
Lic.742776. Please call 909816-8467. ThorDrywall.com.
Electrician
MOR ELECTRIC &
HANDYMAN SERVICES
Free estimates
and senior discounts.
909-989-3454
909-767-0062
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.
Haydens Services Inc.
Since 1978
Bonded * Insured
Old home rewiring specialist.
24-hour emergency service.
* Senior Discount *
Lic.359145
CALL Lou. Flush lights, service
changes, repairs, service calls,
outdoor lighting and room additions. Lic.258436. Call 909241-7671, 909-949-8230.
SPARKS ELECTRIC
Local electrician for all your
electrician needs!
909-946-8887
Lic.922000
909-599-9530
Excellence in building
and customer satisfaction.
Kitchen and bath.
Remodel.
Best of Houzz 2015.
Lic.763385
909-626-3019
KOGEMAN
CONSTRUCTION
Room additions.
Kitchen/bath remodeling.
Custom cabinets.
Residential/commercial.
909-946-8664
Lic.B710309
Visit us on Facebook!
PPS General Contractor.
Kitchen and bathroom remodeling. Flooring, windows, electrical and plumbing. Serving Claremont for
25 years. Lic.846995. 951237-1547.
A FICTITIOUS Business Name

Statement (D.B.A.) is required
if you're in business. You are
required to file and publish a
DBA in the local newspaper.
You must renew your FBNS
every five (5) years. You must
file and republish if any
changes have been made to
your business. If your business
is located in LA COUNTY, The
COURIER will help you file
your FBNS with L.A. County
Clerk, publish the statement
and provide you with proof of
publication. Fees start at $26
to the County and $95 to the
Courier. Notary Public available
to help notarize your Affidavit
Of Identity for your FBNS for
an additional fee. Claremont
COURIER: 1420 N. Claremont
Blvd., Suite 205B, Claremont.
Call Vickie, 909-621-4761.
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.
Gardening
909-982-8910
909-767-0062
Serving Claremont
for 30 years!
Lic.323243
REX ROMANO
BUILDERS
Fictitious Name
Serving Claremont
Since 1995. Residential,
Commercial.
Recessed lighting and
design, breaker replacement,
service panel upgrades,
ceiling fans, troubleshooting,
landscape lighting, rewires
and LED lighting. Free
estimates. 24-hours emergency service. References.
Handyman
Claremont
Handyman Service
Carpentry, repairs,
gates, lighting,
small painting projects.
Odd jobs welcome!
Free consultations.
909-921-6334
HOME Repair by Ken. Electrical, plumbing, lighting, irrigation, tankless maintenance.
Local and experienced. 12
years. 909-374-0373.
A-HANDYMAN
New and Repairs
Inside, outside, small,
large, home, garage, yard.
ONE CALL DOES IT ALL!
909-599-9530
Cell: 626-428-1691
Lic.323243
30 years experience!
Claremont area.
Hauling
Garden Maintenance
Hand-pull weeding, mowing,
trimming, sprinkler work,
monthly service, cleanups
and junk removal.
Free estimates.
David, 909-374-1583
Girl Friday
909-900-8930
909-626-2242
Lic.806149
I'M here to help! Housekeeping, shopping, errands.

Senior, pet, house sitting.
Jenny Jones, 909-6260027, anytime!
Fences & Gates
Handyman
ADVANCED
DON DAVIES
Kendall Restoration
Veteran
New, repairs.
ONE CALL DOES IT ALL!
Home Improvement Projects
909-599-9530
Cell: 626-428-1691
Landscaping/Garden Boxes
Lic.323243
Trash Removal/Hauling
909-367-8282
Carpentry/Painting
Ironing
Impeccable Ironing. Affordable, professional, diligent.
Pick-up and delivery optional.
Est. 1968. 909-620-5945.
Irrigation
SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
INSTALLATIONS
EXPERT REPAIRS
DRIP SYSTEM
SPECIALISTS
C.F.PRIVETT, LIC.557151
909-621-5388
ADVANCED
DON DAVIES
Veteran, Mt. Sac, Cal Poly
New, repairs. Professional.
All sprinkler repairs.
Call 909-599-9530 Now
Cell: 626-428-1691

SAMEDAY-HAULAWAY
Free estimates.
Senior discount!
WE HAUL IT ALL CHARLIE!
909-382-1210
626-383-1442
sameday-haulaway.com
ADVANCED
DON DAVIES
Same Day
One call does it all!
Garage, yard, home,
moving!
909-599-9530
Eco-friendly landscaping.
We will get you a $3000
grant to remove your lawn!
Why mow when you can
grow? From the creators of
The Pomona College
Organic Farm.
Specializing in native
and edible landscapes.
909-398-1235
www.naturalearthla.com
Lic.919825
*$2 sq. ft. rebate*
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House Cleaning
20 YEARS experience. Free
estimates. Excellent references.
Tailored to your individual
needs. Senior care, day or
night. Call Lupe, 909-236-2236.
TERESA'S House Cleaning.
Honest, reliable, experienced,
deep cleaning. References
available. Free estimates. 909621-0896 or 909-762-3198.
ROSIE'S Spic Span Cleaning
Service. Residential, commercial, vacant homes, apartments, offices. Free estimate.
Licensed. 909-277-4215.
Shirley's Cleaning Service
28 years in business.
Office/residential.
No job too small.
Free estimates.
We do spring cleaning!
909-803-0074
CAROUSEL Quality Cleaning.
Family owned for 26 years. Licensed, insured. Senior rates.
Professional services including: cleaning, windows, senior care, fire damage, move
in/out, closet organization. 10
percent discount to Claremont College faculty. Check
us out on Angies List. Robyn,
909-621-3929.
Established, upbeat,
licensed house cleaning
service. Organic
cleaning supplies used.
26 years of experience.
Jeanette 909-224-1180,
909-803-0074.
Since 1978
Bonded * Insured
24-hour emergency
service.
909-982-8910
* Senior discount *
Lic.359145
Expert Repairs
Retrofit Experts
Ask us how to save water.
Allen Cantrall Landscape
909-224-3327
Lic.861685
Serving the area
since 1983.
Landscaping
GREENWOOD
LANDSCAPING CO.
Landscaping contractor for
complete landscaping,
irrigation, drainage,
designing and gardening.
Lic.520496
909-621-7770
DLS Landscaping and Design.
Claremont native specializing
in drought tolerant landscaping, drip systems and lighting.
Artistic solutions for the future.
Over 35 years experience.
Call: 909-225-8855, 909-9825965. Lic.585007.
Dale's Tree &

Landscape Services
Drought tolerant planting
and design. Drip irrigation.
Maintenance specials.
Over 30 years experience.
909-982-5794
Lic#753381
DANS GARDENING
SERVICE
Sprinklers/drip installed, repaired.
Lawn removal. Cleanup,
hauling. Drought landscapes,
planting, sod, lighting,
drainage. Insured.
References. Since 1977.
Lic.508671.
Landscaping
Eco-friendly landscaping.
We will get you a $3000
grant to remove your lawn!
Why mow when you can
grow? From the creators of
The Pomona College
Organic Farm.
Specializing in native
and edible landscapes.
909-398-1235
www.naturalearthla.com
Lic.919825
*$2 sq. ft. rebate*
Put the wow back in your
yard and meet water
restrictions. Call now!
Taylor Landscape
909-519-4027
Lic#541078
Painting
ACE SEVIER PAINTING
Interior/Exterior
BONDED and INSURED
Many references.
Claremont resident.
35 years experience.
Lic.315050
Please call: 909-624-5080,
909-596-4095.
COLLINS Painting &
Construction
Company, LLC. Interior, exterior. Residential and
commercial. Contractors Lic.384597. 909-985-8484.
STEVE LOPEZ
PAINTING
Extensive preparation.
Indoor, outdoor, cabinets.
Offering odorless green
solution. 33-year master.
Lic.542552
Please call
909-989-9786
Sunset Gardens Landscaping
C-27Lic.#373833.
John Cook- Specializing in
Desert Landscaping.
Designed
Installed
Maintained
909-231-8305
Drought tolerant and
California native design.
Water conserving irrigation.
Lighting and maintenance.
Allen Cantrall Landscape
909-224-3327
Lic.861685
Serving the area
since 1983.
ADVANCED DON DAVIES
Mt. Sac, Cal Poly
New, refurbish or repair.
Design, drainage, concrete,
slate, flagstone, lighting, irrigation, decomposed granite.
909-599-9530
Cell: 626-428-1691
Claremont area 30 years!
Lic.323243
Learn Japanese
RESIDENTIAL/Commercial.
Quality work at reasonable
prices. Free estimates.
Lic.541469. 909-622-7994.
AFFORDABLE. Traditional or
green options. Custom work.
No job too big or too small.
20 years of Claremont resident referrals. Free estimates.
Lic.721041. 909-228-4256.
www.vjpaint.com.
Patio & Decks

ADVANCED DON DAVIES
New, refurbish and repair.
Concrete, masonry, lighting,
planters and retaining walls.
909-599-9530
Cell: 626-428-1691
Claremont area 30 years!
Lic.323243
Plastering & Stucco
TAUGHT by Sumi Ohtani at

the Claremont Forum in the
Packing House. Monday,
Tuesday, Wednesday afternoons/evenings. All levels welcome. Excellent brain exercise
for seniors! 909-626-3066.
Painting
KPW PAINTING
Older couple painting,
40 years experience!
Competitive rates.
Small repairs.
No job too small.
References available.
We work our own jobs.
Carrie or Ron
909-615-4858
Lic.778506
D&D Custom Painting.
Bonded. Lic.423346. Residential, commercial. Interior
or exterior. Free estimates.
909-982-8024.
Plumbing
FREE IN-HOME ESTIMATES

Free Leak Detection,
$49-Drains, $199-Water
Heaters, $499-Slab Leaks
Insurance Approved Contractor
24-7 Emergency Service
All Credit Cards Accepted
CALL TODAY 909-466-6237

Since 1978
Bonded * Insured
NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL!
24-hour emergency service.
909-982-8910
* Senior discount *
Lic.359145
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 *
Roofing
Custom Construction
Reroof Specialist
All types of roofing.
Dry rot, flat roof,
tile repairs.
Insured and bonded.
Lic.630203.
Mark 909-996-2981
GORDON Perry Roofing.
Reroofing, repairs of all
types. Free estimates. Quality work. Lic.C39588976.
909-944-3884.
Sprinklers & Repair

WASTING WATER?
Poor Coverage?
Sprinkler repair.
Installations
and modifications.
C.F. Privett
909-621-5388
Lic.557151
ADVANCED
DON DAVIES
Veteran,
Mt. Sac, Cal Poly
Tree Care
Johnny's Tree Service
Tree trimming
and demolition.
Certified arborist.
Lic.270275, insured.
Please call:
909-946-1123
951-522-0992
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.
Dale's Tree Service
Certified arborist.
Pruning and removals.
Drought tolerant planting
and design. Maintenance
specials. Over 30 years
experience.
909-982-5794
Lic#753381
TOM Day Tree Service. Fine
pruning of all trees since 1974.
Free estimate. 909-629-6960.
MGT Professional Tree Care.
Providing prompt, dependable service for all your tree
care needs. Certified arborist.
Lic.836027. Matt Gray-Trask.
Call 909-946-7444.
Wallpaper
WALLPAPER
hanging and
removal by
Andrea. Environmentally
friendly.
30
years local experience. Free
estimates. Lic.844375. 951990-1053.
Weed Abatement
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 909-2146773. Tom Day Tree Service.
PLASTERING by Thomas.
Stucco and drywall repair
specialist. Licensed home
improvement. Contractor
Lic.614648. 909-984-6161.
www.wall-doctor.com.
New, repairs.
Professional.
All sprinkler repairs.
Plumbing
Call 909-599-9530 now

Cell: 626-428-1691
Veteran
Weed eating, mowing,
tractor fields,
manual slopes, hauling.
DURUSSEL Sprinklers. Install,

repair, automate. Since 1982.
Free estimates. Lic.540042.
Call 909-982-1604.
Window Washing
EXCEL PLUMBING
Family owned and operated.
30 plus years experience.
Expert plumbing repairs and
drain cleaning. Water
heaters, faucets, sinks,
toilets, disposals,
under slab lead detection,
sewer video inspection.
Licensed, bonded and
insured. Lic.917874.
909-945-1995
RENES Plumbing and AC. All
types residential repairs,
HVAC, new installation, repairs. Prices to fit the working
familys budget. Lic.454443.
Insured professional service.
909-593-1175.
Tile
ADVANCED
DON DAVIES
Options In-Home Care is built on integrity and compassion. Our friendly and professional staff provides affordable non-medical home care
service, tailored care for our elderly clients, including personal
hygiene, Alzheimer & dementia care, meal prep, bathing and light house
keeping. For your convenience our Operators and Case Managers are
available 24/7! Now offering VA benefit support assistance.
Office #: 909-621- CARE(2273) Fax #: 909-621-1114
Website: www.optionsinhomecare.com
909-599-9530
Cell: 626-428-1691
NACHOS Window Cleaning.

For window washing, call nacho, 909-816-2435. Free estimates, satisfaction guaranteed. Number one in LA
County.
MASTER tile layer. Quick
PROFESSIONAL window
cleaning. Serving Claremont/Upland since 1989.
Over 4,000 repeat customers.
100 percent guaranteed.
Dave, 909-920-0606. Empire
Window Cleaning.
and clean. Stone and granite work. Residential, commercial. Lic.830249. Ray,
909-731-3511.
SUNLIGHT Unlimited. Window and solar panel cleaning

team. Since 1979. Mike and
Greg 909-753-9832.
REGROUT, clean, seal, color

grout. 909-880-9719, 1-888764-7688.
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909-621-5626
909.621.4761
Friday 09-11-15
REAL ESTATE
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CONTACT US
Ph: 909.621.4761 Fax: 909.621.4072
OPEN HOUSE DIRECTORY

Saturday, September 12
1-4 p.m. 379 N. Euclid Ave., Upland.
Joan Steller, Coldwell Banker Millennium.
Sunday, September 13
12-3 p.m. 430 Redlands Ave., Claremont.
Wheeler Steffen Sothebys International Realty.
1-4 p.m. 4556 Live Oak Canyon Rd., La Verne.
Susan Doody, Coldwell Banker Millennium.
1-4 p.m. 379 N. Euclid Ave., Upland.
Joan Steller, Coldwell Banker Millennium.
1-4 p.m. 143 New Bedford Ave., Claremont.
1-4 p.m. 756 Gettysburg Circle, Claremont.
2-4 p.m. 968 Richmond Drive, Claremont.
Carol Kurachi, Partners Trust Real Estate.
2-5 p.m. 758 W. 1st St., Claremont.
Curtis Real Estate.
2-5 p.m. 544 Northwestern Drive, Claremont.
2-5 p.m. 683 W. 12th Street, Claremont.
-968 RICHMOND DRIVECLAREMONT - $589,500

This wonderful Claremont home features
three bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms in a comfortable and inviting floorplan. Professionally landscaped, the yard is
prepared beautifully with eco-friendly and
drought resistant plants, creating a space
ready to be enjoyed by all. Inside the home,
gleaming hardwood floors are found
throughout and carry you into the spacious
family room with brick fireplace which overlooks your fantastic backyard. You can
enjoy time outside in your bright and airy
enclosed patio or spend your time in the
inviting, sparkling, refurbished pool. From a
roomy outdoor eating area, to a cozy firepit
surrounded by lush landscaping, the backyard offers many entertaining options to
take advantage of. Nothing is missing from
this home except to call it your own.
CLAREMONT
CONDO
FOR SALE
$279,000
Open House Sunday 2-4 pm
Spacious one bedroom, one-and-a-half

bathroom, split-level condominium in the
Claremont Club area. Attached one-car
garage with adjacent parking driveway.
Walled patio, Claremont schools, close
proximity to Claremont Colleges.
Carol Kurachi
CalBRE# 01211059
Partners Trust Real Estate
594 E. Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91101
Scott Springer (909) 851-1082
626.688.2477
ckurachi@earthlink.net
OPENHOUSE SATURDAY & SUNDAY 1 - 4 PM
BRE#01972505
OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, September 13, 1-4 PM
379 N. Euclid Ave.,

Upland - $486,000
1909 Craftsman.
Three bedrooms,
one-and-a-half
bathrooms, 2033 sq.
ft. Vintage details,
stained glass
windows, claw foot tub.
Coldwell Banker
Millennium
Joan Steller
4556 LIVE OAK CANYON RD, LA VERNE
909-510-7672
Coldwell Banker Millennium
BRE#01326169
Susan Doody BRE# 01474297
Price
Reduction
626-827-3132 susan.doody@coldwellbanker.com
This five bedroom home

with 2627 sq. ft. on a 34,848
sq. ft. lot has so much to
offer. Formal entry, stepdown living room with fireplace, large family room,
dinning room, newly remodeled kitchen with newer cabinets and corian counters.
Master suite with a view of
the canyon, inside laundry
room and cooper plumbing
throughout the house. Property includes stalls for up to
five horses, corral, shed and
large patio area perfect for
outdoor entertaining, not to
mention the highly rated
schools. This home shows
beautifully! $849,000.
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Would you like to know what

your home is worth? Visit:
ClaremontCAHomeValues.com.
(909) 260-5560
madhups@aol.com
www.callMadhu.com
BRE#00979814
Selling, Buying or Renting? Advertise in the Claremont

Courier! Call Jessica, Courier Classifieds at 909-621-4761.
REAL ESTATE
The recent sale of our Claremont home presented some very

unique challenges. Carlos and Pat handled my former home
as if it were their own. They kept me informed,
responded with professionalism and reassurance, and made
sure that as their customers, my ex-husband and I were their
top priority. The house ended up selling for higher than
asking price. I recommend Carlos and Pat Samuelson with
complete confidence and a heart full of gratitude.
Janet Price, Claremont
(909) 626-1261
www.curtisrealestate.com
CARLOS, 909-964-7631
PAT, 909-214-1002
Visit www.curtisrealestate.com for MLS, community info and more!
OPENHOUSE SUN 2 - 5 PM
758 W. 1ST ST., CLAREMONT

Listing Agent: Carol Wiese
Three bedroom, 3 bathroom, Village
Walk townhome with many upgrades including new A/C, interior paint and stainless appliances. Other upgrades include
travertine and tile floors, granite counters
and wood shutters. Vaulted ceiling living
room, fireplace and balcony off the master suite. Walk to everything from this
popular location! $529,000. (F758)
573 WAYLAND CT., CLAREMONT

Enjoy Claremont living in this affordable Claremont PUD. This home has 2
master suites, one with a walk-in closet
and half bathroom downstairs. Open
floor plan, vaulted ceilings and a cozy
rock fireplace. Living area leads to a
patio with small yard. Newer carpet and
paint. Two-car attached garage with direct access. This complex has only 35
units and has been recently renovated
on the exterior. Walking distance to
Claremont Village, Colleges, MetroLink
and pooch park. $335,000. (W573)
1041 COLLEGE AVE., CLAREMONT

Rare, 1938 Village duplex in a prime location. Near Claremont Colleges and Village. Built as a duplex but it could easily
be converted to a single-family residence
or the owner could live in one unit and
rent the other. Spacious living room with
fireplace and library with French doors to
the brick patio. A formal dining room adjoins the kitchen which has a cozy breakfast area. There is a second entrance and
staircase in the rear for the upstairs. Wonderful backyard, 3-car garage and 2 uncovered parking spaces. $1,049,000. (C1041)
FOR LEASE:
C LUB T ERRACE C ONDO - 3 B EDROOMS - $2,400
V ILLAGE W EST C ONDO - 3 B EDROOMS - $2,495
WALK TO V ILLAGE - 2 B EDROOM H OUSE - $1,500
Carol Curtis, Broker
Sales Associates: Irene Argandona, Craig Beauvais, Maureen Mills,

Nancy & Bob Schreiber, Patricia Simmons, Corinna Soiles, Carol Wiese
Continuing the family tradition in the Claremont Village since 1947
107 N. Harvard, Claremont CA 91711
(909) 626-1261 www.curtisrealestate.com
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250 W. First St. #100 Claremont CA91711

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CLAREMONT Wonderful Claremont Club condo. Beautiful two bedroom, two-and-a-half bathroom home. Approximately 1668 sq. ft., built in 1987, per assessor. Spacious living room with
tiled fireplace, hardwood floors, vaulted ceiling and recessed lighting. Kitchen with tiled flooring
and counters, ample cupboards and pantry, newer dishwasher plus a cozy breakfast nook. Master suite with new carpeting, tiled fireplace and balcony. Upgrades include freshly painted interior,
retextured ceilings, Chinese red oak flooring and new carpeting. Two-car attached garage with
laundry. $399,900. (C869)
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UPLAND Immaculate, remodeled, Lewis-built home with double door entry, vaulted ceilings and open floor plan. Dual-pane
windows and plantation shutters throughout. The kitchen has
been updated with granite countertops, double oven and
cooktop plus recessed lighting. Breakfast bar and nook overlooking the spacious family room with fireplace and wet bar.
One bedroom and bathroom downstairs. Beautiful master
suite with custom his/hers closet and ceiling fans. Resort-like
backyard with patio. RV parking, storage shed and three-car
garage with built-ins. $539,000. (C1529)
Coldwell Banker
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Carlos Mezones
Ed Tannous
UPLAND One of the largest plans in the Upland Colonies community. When you enter the front door, you will be instantly
amazed by the size of everything this house has to offer, including the living room, family room, kitchen, guest bedrooms,
master bedroom, game room and the four-car garage. Quality
upgrades include custom built birch bookshelves in family
room, custom crown moldings and plantation shutters. The
master bedroom has walk-in his and hers closets, spa tub,
shower and a desk with mirror. The backyard is surrounded by
trees and affords the utmost privacy. $770,000. (P1763)
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COSTA MESA Charming three bedroom, two bathroom

home. Just one mile from the pacific coast in the heart of
Orange County. Situated on a quiet and well established
cul-de-sac street. Enjoy wonderful ocean breeze, the OC
Fairgrounds and award winning schools. House features
spacious living room area and cozy fireplace. High ceilings and ceramic tile throughout. Large backyard is perfect for entertaining. Easy access to freeways and much
more! $599,000. (P2136)
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CLAREMONT This beautiful north Claremont home is nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac adjacent to gorgeous mountains,
lush parks and popular trails. Upgraded chefs kitchen features newer stainless appliances, granite counters and a
center island with a breakfast bar area. Family room offers
an entertainment area, media center, tech station and a
beverage bar. Four bedrooms upstairs including a master
suite with retreat area, master bathroom, walk-in closet and
a balcony. Backyard features a deck, basketball court and
pool. $729,000. (A424)
CLAREMONT Nice four bedroom home on a quiet north

Claremont street close to the Village, hiking and biking trails,
the Claremont Colleges and shopping. The kitchen has been
completely remodeled in 2014. There is a fireplace in the living room, a covered patio overlooking a large backyard and
generous parking in the front. Claremont schools are also
within walking distance. This home is available for occupancy
August 1, 2015. $2,700 monthly. (A645)
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LA VERNE Gardner's paradise! Beautiful four bedroom, 1

3/4 bathroom home built in 1971. Lush, tropical entry over a
meandering stream with bubbling waterfall. Upgraded
kitchen features granite counters with tile backsplash, gas
stove, microwave and stainless refrigerator. Master bedroom
with walk-in closet, ceiling fan and sliding door to back patio.
Front and back yards with exquisite flowerbeds and foliage,
raised brick planters, winding paths, grassy area and miniature railroad system with buildings and trees. Large covered
patio. Three-car garage. $595,000. (C4752)
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500 W. Foothill Blvd., Claremont

596 Pine Knot Ave., Big Bear Lake
Paul Steffen, Broker Owner
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544 Northwestern Drive, Claremont - $580,000

Updated 3 bed mid-century.
Hardwood floors, pool & spa.
Mason Prophet
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NEW LISTING
OPEN SUNDAY 12-3PM
143 New Bedford Avenue, Claremont - $575,000

Sharp single-story with formal living,
dining and 3-car garage.
SallyTornero
sally.tornero@sothebysrealty.com - 909.447.7718
430 Redlands Avenue, North Claremont - $685,000

Spacious 4 bed home, pool, lovely neighborhood.
Plenty of room for your growing family.
Susan Emerson
susan.emerson@sothebysrealty.com - 909.447.7710
NEW PRICE - OPEN SUNDAY 1-4PM
NEW LISTING
1362 Briarcroft Road, Claremont - $565,000

Single-story features custom designed kitchen.
3 bed, 2 bath, 1,718 sq. ft. 10,105 sq. ft. lot.
Excellent Claremont schools and Colleges.
Bernadette Kendall
bernadette.kendall@sothebysrealty.com - 909.670.1717
756 Gettysburg Circle, Claremont - $725,000

Northeast Claremont Club Galerie Home
Largest & favorite 2-story Rembrandt model.
With over 2,600 sq. ft. & spacious kitchen.
Geoff Hamill
geoff@geoffhamill.com - 909.621.0500
212 Creighton Circle, Claremont - $495,000

Charming contemporary ranch-style, 3 bed, 2 bath.
Beautiful inside and out, numerous amenities.
Ryan Zimmerman
ryan@rrzimmerman.com - 909.447.7707
OPEN SUNDAY 2-5PM
NEW PRICE
1430 Ashland Avenue, Claremont - $595,000

Certified Green CHERP #45.
3 bed, 2 bath, 1,939 square feet,
Condit elementary, close to the Claremont colleges.
Bernadette Kendall
Gloria Alvarez
909.670.0322
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909.625.6754
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Alamosa Grove Estate

7 bed, 7 bath, 5,151 sq. ft. pool, spa.
6-car garage, stables, citrus grove, 1.25 acres.
Bernadette Kendall
Susan Emerson
909.447.7710
Jeannette Ewing
909.670.0322
Sharon Fagundes
909.447.7701
Diane Fox
909.447.7709
Sue Gold
909.447.7714
Geoff Hamill
909.621.0500
Heather Petty
909.447.7716
Mason Prophet
909.447.7708
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909.260.5560
Lisa Sheasby
909.447.8158
Maria Silva
909.624.1617
Coleen Smouse
909.539.7512
683 W. 12th Street, Claremont - $675,000

Old ClaremontVillage Ranch-Style
Custom built home recently remodeled.
Central air, 2-car garage plus carport.
Geoff Hamill
geoff@geoffhamill.com - 909.621.0500
Rose Ishman
909.624.1617
Rob & Amy Titus

909.450.7415
Bernadette Kendall
909.670.1717
Sally Tornero
909.447.7718
Cheryl Knight
909.447.7715
Ryan Zimmerman
909.447.7707
Nicholas Neece
909.447.7706
Paul Steffen
Broker/Owner

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CLAREMONT HITS ITS MARK WITH WATER CONSERVATION/PAGE 5

Police take aim at new station/PAGE 5

Its getting hot in here.

OBITS/ PAGE 11, 12, 13

Claremont COURIER/Friday, September 11, 2015

Discrediting Dollar Tree

one hundred and seventh year, number 37

The La Puerta flip

vehicular traffic, but not everyone thinks

Orbiting our routes,

overlooked the group of Pomona College

Claremont COURIER/Friday, September 11, 2015

eminiscent of November 2014, Claremont

ing be constructed to resist the forces of

set up a website, www.abetterpolicestation.com, urging residents to vote No on

Claremont COURIER/Friday, September 11, 2015

Sycamore staff, police take precautions

before school Tuesday morning, along with

tact with the driver, 37-year-old Edward

COURIER photos/Steven Felschundneff

at Claremont jail. The battery victim did

Claremont COURIER/Friday, September 11, 2015

Claremont meets water conservation target for third month in a row

or the third consecutive month,

Even Golden State Water Company is pleased.

as water lost to leaks and firefighting.

NEW POLICE STATION/from page 3

Also, if a female has been arrested and

ATLEFT: Claremont police hope voters

Claremont COURIER/Friday, September 11, 2015

abor Day is a curious holiday. It

With a bouquet of grilled hamburger wafting

hands to Motown and Beatles classics and my mom,

News from Sustainable Claremont, and an opportunity

laremonts Sustainable City Plan,

I wonder if it would help my game if I deflated my golf ball?

Claremont COURIER/Friday, September 11, 2015

Peppertree Square Dollar Tree

where else), but most of these users, if

End climate pollution

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Finding permanent solutions to the Wilderness Park parking issues

[Editors note: The following letter was

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DEMYSTIFYING SUSTAINABILITY/continued from page 6

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