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Students hear about real life experiences from women who made mistakes and paid for them behind bars
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Peter Yao moves on to commission role

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CLASP shows its never too late to have an official grand opening as they show off their facilities to Claremonters
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DEFICITS LOOMING School board tries to stay ahead of state funding hurdles
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Turkey trotters
Harrison Klinski, 13, places a turkey hat on his head as he gets ready to start the Turkey Trot on Wednesday at El Roble Intermediate School. Harrison talked his P.E. teacher Debbie Foster out of the hat moments before the events start. The Turkey Trot was repeated each class period throughout the day to give all students a chance to participate. Story on page 4.
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210-Freeway pile up results in deaths, injuries
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13-car traffic accident on the 210 freeway in Upland on Thursday evening resulted in 2 deaths and an unknown number of injuries. The identities of the 2 individuals who died in the crash have not been released.
At 6 p.m., a tractor trailer was traveling eastbound on the 210 Freeway when it came upon stalled traffic near Mountain Avenue. The driver did not realize traffic was stopped and collided with another vehicle, said California Highway Patrol Sergeant
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Veda Fleeton. The crash caused a chain reaction of collisions involving 13 different vehicles. The tractor trailer and other vehicles caught fire after the crash. Some drivers reported minor injuries and were transported to the hospital. The entire freeway was closed for several hours after the accident, causing traffic jams for evening commuters. More information about the nature of the crash was not immediately available, Sgt. Fleeton said. The incident is still under investigation, she said.
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Schools and gas-powered leaf blowers

Dear Editor: I sent an mail earlier this fall about this issue, evidently to no effect. This morning at 6:50 a.m., I encountered Barrios Associates workers in front of Condit Elementary School using a gas powered leaf blower. I reminded them that this was not allowed in Claremont, and insisted that they use a rake. I have called their office, who were obviously aware that this is a violation, but didnt seem to care. Now, lets review: 1. The city has a gas powered leaf blower ban, and has since 1991. 2. That same ordinance states that even electric leaf blowers cannot be used before 8 a.m. 3. The general noise ordinance states quiet before 7 a.m. (So one can use chain saws and jack hammers, but one has to wait another hour for leaf blowers. Silly, but thats what is in writing). So, as I mentioned in my earlier email, the school district appears not to care about abiding by local ordinances, although part of the point of an education is to teach children how to operate in society. Moreover, Condit in particular has a history of giving children tickets for not abiding by school regulations. This is hypocritical and ridiculous. What is it going to take to get CUSD to set a good example to this community?
Joan Fryxell Claremont
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Opinions differ on towers health impacts, although long-term effects are yet unknown, particularly on childrens developing immune systems. Some support the revenue generation, although a relatively insignificant amount. Thirty percent goes to Spectrum Engineering (the sites marketer). As I wonder if residents support purposeful tower importation, I propose these policy improvements: 1) an independent engineer should verify towers necessity, 2) cumulative and frequent emission measurements should be performed, and 3) sites adjacent to schools should require parent notification (e.g., Vista school). Councils stance on a park/school tower ban has appeared ambiguous, so concerned residents may want to express their opinions to officials.
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Taxing the rich

Dear Editor: Mel Boynton cites a telling statistic in his recent letter criticizing Republican efforts to retain tax cuts for the rich. In 2009 the richest 1 percent of Americans took home an amount equal to 24 percent of Americas gross national income (GNI), leaving 76 percent GNI for the other 99 percent. That translates to the 1 percent taking home approximately $2,335,000,000,000. In 2006, the height of the real estate martgage boom, the GNI percentage taken home by the top 1 percent was an astounding 40 percent. If you ask why our middle class cannot spend us out of the recession, the answer is
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Dear Editor: The city staffs plans to market cityowned property to wireless carriers seems to have paid off, with 2 proposed cell towers (Wheeler Park, Alexander Hughes Center) and one completed (Padua Park).
they do not have the money. In the past the middle class has tried to keep pace by working longer hours, then having both spouses work and finally by borrowing on their home equity. None of those has worked and the middle class is flat out of options. There is just a long slow economic slide ahead. One possible way to financially reinvigorate the middle class is tax reductions balanced by tax increases for the rich. I suspect the country would survive and prosper just fine if we returned to the days when the richest 1 percent took home only 9 percent of the gross national income (1979), and we would have substantially fairer economy. The argument is made that Bush tax breaks for the rich should not be allowed to expire because they spend so much. Studies have repeatedly shown this to be untrue, and havent they had 2 years since the recession started to spend us out of it? Can you really doubt that far more money would be spent on consumer goods by the middle class if they were given meaningful tax savings? Americas econmic engine cannot restart without consumer demand. Getting more money into the hands of the middle class, and ending the tax giveaways to the rich, will create the demand, rejuvenate tax revenues and help bring down the deficit. However, do we have the political will to make these changes to the tax code? Dont bet on it.
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Yaos commission selection means his days on city council are numbered
ouncilmember Peter Yao was chosen to serve on the Citizens Redistricting Commission of California, tasked with redrawing Californias Senate, Assembly and State Board of Equalization based on information gathered during the 2010 census. The passage of Proposition 20 earlier this month will expand the commissions mandate to include congressional districts.
The new position means Mr. Yao must resign from the city council before years end and cannot serve as an elected official for the next 10 years. He will not be running in the 2011 city council election. On Thursday morning, the State Auditor randomly selected 3 Republicans, 3 Democrats and 2 not affiliated with those parties from among the final 36 remaining candidates.
In a telephone interview Thursday, Mr. Yao was elated when speaking about his luck in being chosen to serve on the commission. I havent calmed down yet, he said. We have the ability here to improve the political process and thats very gratifying. This is really an opportunity of a lifetime. Mr. Yaos work will begin almost immediately as the 8 selected are tasked with choosing the remaining 6 to form the 14-member commission. The deadline to form the final commission is December 31, but Mr. Yao suspects the job will be finalized much earlier than that. I believe they want us to get together to meet as soon as possible and start that process, Mr. Yao said. Mr. Yao said the final selections would be based largely on parameters such as geography, sex and income since all the remaining candidates are well-qualified. The commissions work on redistricting will officially begin in 2011 and run through September, Mr. Yao said. Thats basically a day and a half to redraw
each district so its going to be a very heavy workload, he said. The other 7 finalist include Democrats Jeanne Raya of San Gabriel, Elaine Kuo of Mountain View and Cynthia Dai of San Francisco, Republicans Jodie Filkins Webber of Norco and Vincent Barabba of Capitola, and decline to states Stanley Forbes of Esparto and Connie Galambos Malloy of Oakland. State lawmakers once held the job of drawing district lines. But critics say they abused their power by gerrymandering the districts so heavily to ensure incumbents will not be fairly challenged. Once Mr. Yaos seat is vacated on the city council, the remaining council members must decide how to move forward with one less councilmember. They can either appoint someone to fill his seat or leave it empty until the March city council election.
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Wednesday, November 10 A man was arrested after he was seen looking into car windows in the parking lot of Hotel Claremont at 840 S. Indian Hill Blvd. Around 3:30 p.m., a witness called police to report seeing the man and an accomplice looking into the vehicles. Police responded to the area and located the man at a nearby Starbucks. Police determined David Lamoas, 42, of Upland was under the influence of alcohol and he was arrested. There was no evidence that any other crime took place. The second suspect was not located. Sunday, November 14 A man was arrested after fighting at a campus party at Claremont McKenna College. Police were called by campus security to assist with a combative subject they had detained for hitting another person. Police arrived at 12:30 p.m. and arrested Nicholas Shepard, 23, of Cornado. While riding in the police car to the station, Mr. Shepard spit on the officer numerous times. He was booked for battery on a peace officer and public intoxication and later released on a citation. *** A man attending a house party was arrested after he refused to leave the home. At 3:20 a.m., the homeowner asked the unruly guest to leave his house but the man refused. The homeowner then called police. Police arrested Eric Allison, 26, of La Verne for public intoxication. Once they arrived at the police station, Mr. Allison was being uncooperative and refused to get out of the back of the police car. When the officer later removed his handcuffs to put him in a jail cell, he attempted to hit the officer. Mr. Allison was held for 6 hours and later released with a citation to appear in court for public intoxication and resisting a peace officer. ***
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A 48-year-old man was arrested for lewd acts on a minor at the Claremont Lodge, 736 S. Indian Hill Blvd. Around 9 p.m., an officer ran a records check on a cars license plate in the hotels parking lot. The license turned up an outstanding warrant and the officer made contact with the vehicles owner in his hotel room. The officer discovered the man was in the room with a 17-year-old male. After questioning them, the officer discovered the teenager was being held against his will and the pair had been having sexual intercourse. John Ventura, 48, of La Puente was arrested for lewd acts on a minor, rape and false imprisonment because the 17-yearold felt he was prevented from leaving the hotel freely. Under the circumstances, the victim felt he could not safely leave the hotel room, Claremont Police Lieutenant Shelly Vander Veen said. Lt. Vander Veen said Mr. Ventura met the victim through a telephone chat line and they met in person for the first time that night. Mr. Ventura gave the victim alcohol and took him to the hotel. He apparently promised to help him find a job and offered him other incentives, Lt. Vander Veen said. The victim was unaware of what was going to happen once he was there. Mr. Ventura was booked into the Claremont Police Department jail and later posted a $50,000 bail the following day. Police are currently investigating to see if there are other potential victims. Wednesday, November 17 Two men were arrested after one attempted to cash a fraudulent check at Wells Fargo bank in the Village. Around 3:50 p.m., police received a call from bank employees about a man trying to cash the check. Police entered the bank and located the man as well as an accomplice in a car parked in the parking lot. The man was attempting to cash a check for $6,260. Omar Hines, 25, and Michael Taylor, 44, both of Pomona were arrested on suspicion of possession of a fraudulent check and burglary. Mr. Taylor posted bail and was released. Mr. Hines is being held at the Claremont Police Department jail pending his court date. Vehicle thefts continue Several more cars were stolen this week after 5 were reported stolen last week.
On Saturday, November 13, a victim parked his 1994 Acura Integra in a parking lot at 450 West San Jose Avenue. When the victim returned to his car the following morning, it was missing. The vehicle was located undamaged on Wednesday, November 17 in the 600 block of Hendrix Avenue. On Sunday, November 14, a 1991 Honda Accord was stolen from the Claremont Village Commons apartment complex at 430 W. Arrow Hwy. The car was parked at 4:30 a.m. and was missing by 7:30 a.m. It was located undamaged 3 hours later in Pomona. The following day, a 2000 Honda Civic parked at an apartment complex at 750 W. San Jose Ave. was stolen. It has not been found. On Wednesday, November 17 a 1996 Honda Civic was found at the Claremont Village Commons apartment complex. It was reported stolen from Montclair on the Friday, November 12.
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Singleton arrested at football game for parole violation

On Friday, November 12 former Claremont High School football star Tyler Singleton was arrested in La Verne while attending a football game between Claremont High School and Damien High School. Mr. Singleton, 18, was recently released from prison and was arrested around 9 p.m. for violating a court order relating to his probation, said La Verne Police Lieutenant Elizabeth Garcia. She did not know the specific court order violation. In May, Mr. Singleton was given a 6-month prison sentence for having unlawful sex with a minor while he was a senior at Claremont High School. The sentence began on June 9, allowing him the opportunity to graduate from high school. He was accused of raping a 14-year old fellow student in a public bathroom near the high school but prosecutors filed charges of statutory rape rather than forcible rape due to lack of evidence. He pleaded no contest to the charges. He was held by the La Verne Police Department until a court hearing on Monday, November 15, Lt. Garcia said. His arraignment is scheduled for Monday, November 22 at a Pomona courthouse. Mr. Singleton was the starting running back for the Claremont High School football team since his sophomore year and was the leading rusher in the Baseline League during the 2008-09 season. He transferred to CHS midway through his freshman year.
COURIER photos/Steven Felschundneff Stephen Contreras, 12, left, and Matthew Stanford have fun with their shadows while stretching before the start of the Turkey Trot Wednesday afternoon at El Roble Intermediate School. Students had 15 minutes to run, or walk, as many laps as possible to help raise money for the schools physical education program.
Trotters hit the road to raise money for P.E.
pproximately 1100 El Roble Intermediate School students walked or ran the track on Wednesday with more than P.E. participation at stake.
The 2nd Annual El Roble Turkey Trot is the schools 2nd fundraiser to raise funds for the physical education department and also replace equipment in the schools fitness lab. Preliminary numbers on Friday morning in-
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After a cold, wet, and windy weekend, fair and mild conditions are likely by Monday afternoon through the week ahead. Gradual warming with daytime readings in the low to mid 60s, warming to about 70 by Thanksgiving day. Nights to remain very cool, with lows ranging in the 40s This information is supported by the following data: Low pressure and combined frontal systems will support dynamics for a 45-50 hour period of significant precipitation. Three sucessive waves will produce an off and on pattern of showers and breezy conditions through midday Monday. It appears strong high pressure will rebuild into the western interior late Tuesday, with a drying and stabilizing trend. Outside possibility of some Santana type wind conditions around mid week.
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dicated the school has raised approximately $3000. We dont have a big P.E. budget which is why I started this last year, said El Roble P.E. instructor Deborah Foster. This year, we were given $600 for our budget. So were going to use the funds from this toward the P.E. fitness lab and for P.E. equipment. Last year, the first Turkey Trot raised $5000 to replace 4 exercise bikes, purchase 10 new balance balls and 10 Spooner boards. The fitness lab is also used as a community resource when school isnt in session. Ms. Foster said the proceeds from this years fundraiser will go toward replacing more fitness lab equipment and also provide some resources for the P.E. department. She noted that the fitness lab has become a more utilized resource since the school had its jungle gym removed from the campus last year. When the school took out the jungle gym last year, we ended up with nothing to use for exercises such as pull-ups but the fitness lab, Ms. Foster said. We have to replace our BOSU balls, a broken treadmill and we need 4 more bikes. Were also low on basketballs. Students rounded the track for 15 minutes during their P.E. periods in order to raise money. The contributions to the P.E. Boosters are given on a per lap basis or by flat donations. El Roble 8th grader Brian Ballesteros circled the track 6 times with a mixture of running and walking during the 15-minute period. Though he doesnt view the lack of equipment as a detriment to his class, he acknowledged that some of the equipment needed an upgrade. I think what we have is pretty good, he said. Some of the bikes dont work but thats it. Im just hoping that we can beat last year so we can bring some things in. Fellow El Roble student Harrison Klinski believes the Turkey Trot is an easy way for students to help raise money for the department. He said the next step could be
Physical Education teacher Debbie Foster tallies the laps completed by her 8th grade class on Wednesday following the Turkey Trot at El Roble. The run was repeated each class period throughout the day so that all students could participate.
to hold a fundraiser that will incorporate the entire community. Maybe we could do something throughout Claremont on a Saturday like a 5-mile walk where we get as many sponsors involved as we can and we could even have our mascot there, Harrison pointed out.
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State budget projections look cloudy at best
laremont Unified School District Superintendent Terry Nichols and Assistant Superintendent of Business Services Lisa Shoemaker reported at Thursdays CUSD board meeting that the state of California is facing a $25 billion shortfall through 2012. Last month, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed the $86.6 billion state budget into effect a record 100 days after the deadline. The budget leaves a $6 billion deficit at the end of the 201011 fiscal year and will add another nearly $20 million for 2011-12. Weve only had a budget for a month and theyre indicating that the 2010-11 budget is already $6 billion in the hole due to overly aggressive projections about revenue and what the federal government was going to provide to the state, Ms. Shoemaker said. Twenty-five million dollars in the next 18 months is a significant hurdle to jump. Governor Schwarzenegger has called for an emergency legislative meeting in December to address the $6 million deficit. Governor-Elect Jerry Brown will be sworn in on December 6th. Approximately $43.8 billion of the 2010-11 budget is proportioned for K-12 education throughout the state but $1.7 billion will be held over to the 2011-12 budget and paid in July. Under the approved budget, the Proposition 98 guarantee of minimum requirements for education funding has been suspended. Were depending on the state for revenue and theyre not really sure what they can send us, Superintendent Nichols said. They send instructions to put out a 3-year budget that say use what we put down but dont use 2nd year out and in the 3rd year that may change as we go along. Board member Steven Llanusa questioned whether the deficit includes the states plan to sell off $10 billion in debt that included selling 11 state-owned buildings and leasing them back. Ms. Shoemaker said the sale, along with federal help and a projected savings were all taken into account when the deficit was announced. As the year is progressing, theyre determining that the savings arent happening and the federal funds arent coming in, Ms. Shoemaker said. And that is what is making the deficit appear.
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Condit achievement plan shows significant growth Condit Elementary School is one of 2 schools in CUSD to earn an Academic Performance Index (API) score above 900 along with Chaparral Elementary School. And the school has also showed gains in all of its significant subgroups. Condit Principal Christine Malally became the 4th principal to present the single plan for student achievement before the board and public on Thursday. Claremont High School, Oakmont Outdoor School and Vista del Valle Elementary School were featured at the previous board meeting. By growing 28 points from its API base score (891) during the 2009-10 school year, Condit earned an API growth score of 919. The school not only met all of its Academic Yearly Progress (AYP) requirements among all of its significant subgroups (Hispanic-Latino, White, Socioeconomically Disadvantaged) but also featured gains in both English-Language Arts and Mathematics by at least 5.3 percent per group. Ms. Malally praised the efforts of Condit teachers in specifically identifying student needs, maintaining strong collaborations, working with students to set goals and implementing teaching strategies to connect students to learning. We are very proud, the Condit principal said. We have a wonderful staff. There is huge collaboration. My teachers work hard and its awesome. Im so proud of them because they are so dedicated. Our AYP grew. We were concerned about SED and we targeted them and they grew as well as [the] Hispanic-Latino and White [subgroups]. Its all about targeted instruction. The African American subgroup was the only segment of the schools population to decrease in both English-Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics. The numbers indicated a 6.4 percent drop in ELA and a 15.3 percent fall in math. African American is one of our subgroups that we dont have a huge population of but at the same time, were always targeting the needs of the students and
making sure that were addressing those, Ms. Malally said. Anti-bullying and other efforts to reinforce respect for other students was an important component during the Condit principals presentation. Ms. Malally said that the student council helps to promote good values on campus. We are always working on the climate of the school, she pointed out. This year, we set our schoolwide goal to promote social development and responsibility by maintaining a school climate and language that are positive to all studentshaving people be nice to each other. Claremont resident Joe Farrell said throughout the presentation he never heard specifics as to why Condit had a 28-point API gain. He also proposed that Condit reach out to other schools that have a larger population of African Americans in order to help the African American students who are struggling on campus. The former Town of Marlborough board chair expressed concern about language in the report regarding barriers to improvements in student achievement. I think its important to understand what they mean by that, Mr. Farrell said. The board needs to understand what is meant by unreasonable parent expectations and Id like someone to help me understand what that means. Also, we all know that kids are overscheduled today and the report talks about too many extracurricular activities. What kind of outreach has the school offered to parents on that? If those are seen as barriers to improvement, then there should be some program not just in the school, but on a district-wide basis. Superintendent Nichols responded that all of the districts principals come together monthly to discuss what is happening at each of their schools. Board member Mary Caenepeel told Mr. Farrell the board has already addressed many of his questions due to the information the board receives. She then encouraged the Claremont resident to contact Dr. Nichols for answers to specific questions and for any issues that should be brought forward at future board meetings. The board unanimously approved Condits student achievement plan, 5-0.
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Adam Johnson finishes his first lap well ahead of his classmates on Wednesday during the Turkey Trot at El Roble Intermediate School. Some students ran the entire fifteen minutes and tallied as many at nine laps which is over two miles.
Animal instincts
by Mellissa Martnez
.B. White wrote, life is always a rich and steady time when you are waiting for something to happen or hatch. It is a good thing that most Charlottes Web readers are not women in their last weeks of pregnancy. In stark contrast to steady, I find myself running from store to store, hammering nails, frenetically washing clothes, organizing drawers and losing sleep over daily jobs that have gone unfinished. This outburst of energy is so common among women in the late stage of pregnancy that we have a name for itnesting.
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out or smell a rat. To rat hair is to make it look like pile of messy strands (think rats nest) while ratting a garment refers to tearing up fabric in a similar fashion. Someone can look ratty, hang out with a rat-pack or join the rat-race. Most of these personified usages of rat came about in the mid to late 1800s. As the sweet coo of baby starts to sound more like a persistent whine of a relentless pre-teen, another animal may come to a parents mind, the badger (as in My son has been badgering me to get him an iPod Touch). Although the verb to badger stems from the furry hole digger, there are two theories as to its use for humans. Some suggest that badger comes from the relentlessness of the burrow-defender, who will persistently bite through a log until its teeth meet, while others suspect that the English use actually comes from humans, who earned the reputation of baiting and drawing badgers out in a persecuting and harassing fashion. Although, badger may not be a flattering term,
Every spring, persistent feathered fowl remind us that other living creatures also have a strong urge to create a cozy place for new arrivals. Borrowed from birds, to nest was first used to describe human behavior sometime in the mid 1700s. The word nest comes from the Indo-European nizcos, from nidown and sed- sit, literally meaning place to sit down. Another bird-bound behavior, which has been picked up by parents is the expression coo. We are so mesmerized by the soft sounds made by babies, that weve likened them to those made by a peaceful dove. Although birds seem to have inspired a lot of expressions used to describe human behavior, the rat offers significant competition. One can be a rat, rat someone
other animals are responsible for even harsher sayings. We can bark orders, get sent to the doghouse, croak, cackle, and chicken out. Cackle and gaggle come from the same Old Norse word, gagl goose. In Middle English, the term gaggle meant to make a noise like a hen, especially after laying an egg. This means that etymologically speaking, the phrase, a gaggle of cackling geese comes from one word! By the end of the 16th century, gaggle had been adopted as a description of a loquacious person who is full of noisy and inconsequential talk, in particular those of the female persuasion. The pronunciation of gaggle in this context eventually changed to modern cackle and unflattering phrases like a couple of cackling old ladies emerged. Some words from animals have lost their recognizable connection to their original source. Take canary, for example. This name, given to the tropical islands comes from the Latin Canria insula, island of the dogs. The bird, which was originally brought from the island, owes its name to the regionhence to dogs. Canine, of course comes from the Latin cannus, dog, but did you know that cynic also comes from dogs? It emerged in the mid 16th century from the Greek kynikos dog-like to refer to the sneering sarcasm of philosophers who followed the teachings of Antisthenes. Animal influences in English are truly abundant. In fact, its hard to find an occasion where animals arent welcome. Take now, for example. As I nest, I will be working like an ox, eating like a horse, staying as busy as a beaver and, of course, enjoying catnaps when I can. Who knew that waiting for the stork could be such hard work?!
If olive oil comes from olives, where does baby oil come from, Grandma?
The impact of Prop 13

Dear Editor: I have been reading many comments related to Measure CL both before and after the election. However, I dont recall reading anything about the negative impact of Prop 13 on the votes of newer residents. As one of these newer residents, our property taxes are far more than similar homes purchased years ago. We have to live with this system. However, voting to extend it for new sources of funds is another matter. Frankly, I would find it hard for anyone who bought a home in the past several years to vote for any property tax increase in which they would be paying a disproportionate share of those new taxes. I have to live with being hung by Prop 13, but dont expect me to actually vote to pay for more rope.
Bill Parfitt Claremont
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teachers lashed out? Well, I was there and heard it in person. The 2 teachers were definitely lashing out. I still recall the words of one teacher during her rant, ...but well still teach your children... I remember thinking at the time, gee, arent you generous! Now, as to whats constructive. Ah....that would be none of the comments by the teachers. What would have been constructive from those teachers (and from the school board as well), would have been a humble statement apologizing for the sloppy preparation of CL, and the way it was presented to the community that they wanted to have pay for it. Had they done that, then we might have seen the beginnings of some constructive dialogue and cooperation.
Douglas Lyon Claremont
Extending the olive branch

Dear Editor: Mr. Joe Tonan, in his opinion piece Together we can do it, COURIER, November 17, appeared, at least, to be partly extending an olive branch to those who opposed Measure CL. However, he went on to say, ...we are concerned that the opinion expressed in the COURIER that 2 teachers lashed out against their community at the November 4th CUSD school board meeting is neither fair nor constructive. It seems Mr. Tonan isnt quite ready to fully accept reality. Lets dissect his claim. Was it fair to say that the two
accused of disclosing a classified video depicting American troops shooting civilians from an Apache helicopter in 2007. The video shows that 11 adults were killed, including 2 Reuters employees and 2 children critically injured. This 2007 event was covered up by the Army and no U.S. Army personnel have been charged in this crime. There is no evidence of enemy forces present. We should be honoring the person who released this video. Mr Manning faces a possible 52 years if convicted of this crime. A government keeping secrets lead to empire building and increased government control of our lives. Why isnt the Army prosecuting the soldiers who committed this crime? Is the person who released this video guilty of a crime or should they be honored?
Gerald Haynes Claremont
Crime or act of honor?

Dear Editor, When is an act of moral courage, an act supporting democracy, a crime? When you disclose a crime committed by our U.S. Army. We citizens become very upset when we learn of crimes committed by other nations. But we do not know of the many crimes perpetrated by our armed forces. Recently an Army intelligence analyst, Bradley Manning, was arrested and
What is the appropriate response?

Dear Editor: The week of November 8th, many residents throughout the Village area of Claremont awakened to find disturbing anti-semitic hate literature deposited on their driveways. One of the authors of this letter was such a recipient. Approximately thirteen years ago a similar series of incidents promoted the creation of the city of Claremonts Committee on Human Relations (CoHR), a
group of city appointed volunteers working under the auspices of the citys Human Services Commission. As past chairs of CoHR, 2 of our proudest accomplishments were presiding over the formation of a crisis hotline and a community response team, both intended as conveyors of comfort, support, and informational resources to victims of hate incidents and crimes, so that they not feel helpless and alone in the aftermath of such assaults on human dignity. At the present time such support is no longer available to members of our community. CoHR has become inactive but is presently being reorganized. What this recent incident represents is a reminder to us all that the perpetrators of hate never completely disappear from our midst. Even in a relatively tranquil community such as Claremont, the purveyors of hate continue to thrive. It is also a reminder of the important multifaceted function that public entities like CoHR perform, especially during severe economic times when scapegoating becomes the pasttime of the desperate. In this regard, we urge the city to reinstate the crisis hotline and the community response team as soon as possible. For those who might be interested in serving the community as a member of CoHR, please call the city at 909-3995356.
Rose B. Ash Jack Schuster Former Chairs Claremont Committee on Human Relations
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Interfaith Thanksgiving at OLA in Claremont Wednesday evening

The Claremont Interfaith Council (CIC) will hold its annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service on Wednesday evening, Thanksgiving Eve, November 24th at 7 p.m. at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church (OLA), located at Bonita and Berkeley in Claremont. The service will, for the first time, feature a member of the local Islamic community, Mohamed Nasser, as keynote speaker, and will also include clergy and lay leaders from throughout the local Christian and Jewish communities. The gathering will feature a broad range of music, including the Claremont High School Concert Chorale, a multicongregation choir, and contemporary and traditional contributions from local worship music leaders. Our hope is that the evening will be the perfect way to enter the holiday season, according to Cantor Paul Buch of Temple Beth Israel, current president of the Council. Claremont is building quite a reputation for interfaith cooperation and dialogue, and this service is certainly one of the events we look forward to most. Attendees are encouraged to bring a gift of non-perishable food to help those in need. An offering will also be received, with the full proceeds going to
our town
Inland Valley Hope Partners in support of their food security program. For further information, contact the OLA office at (909) 626-3596.
Narrated by Ben Kingsley, the film recounts Mr. Churchills years in the political wilderness, his early opposition to Adolf Hitler and Nazism, and his support for Jews under threat by the Nazi regime. The film also focuses on his return to government at the demand of the British people and his rise to the Prime Ministers office in 1940.
Botanic Gardens to host Tongva event

Tongva dancers, singers, storytellers and tribal elders will offer visitors at the Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Gardens a unique cultural experience today. WeT Ke-Hi-Esh, also known as Acorn Festival will be held on the grounds of the botanic garden from 11 a.m. through 4 p.m. The event will include dancers and singers performing traditional songs and dances of pre-European Tovangar, tribal leaders performing rituals and ceremonies of the fall celebration and a tour of cultural and historical Tongva displays. Vendor and display booths will feature a demonstration on how to prepare acorns to eat and traditional fried bread. There will also be craft tables available for children that will include face painting with traditional Tongva dancer designs and jewelry making. The event is free for RSABG members and to visitors who have paid admission. Admission for non-members is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and students and $4 for children ages 3 through 12.
Former Claremonter releases album

Claremont native Amy Piatt Koza recently released a collection of original ballads called Blue Sky Lullaby. All proceeds from the album sales will benefit an African refugee organization called Mapendo International. Ms. Koza was in a reggae band called The Casual Girls in the 1980s during her years at El Roble Intermediate School and Claremont High School. She has since relocated to New York where she is a musician, artist and a mother of 2 boys. Ms. Koza began working on the album 6 years ago and it consists of all original songs. The music is available for purchase on iTunes and CDBaby.
COURIER deadline change next week

The COURIER will be closed on Thursday, November 25th and Friday, November 26 this week for the Thanksgiving holiday. The deadline for ads and letters to the editor for the Saturday, November 27 edition have been changed to Tuesday, November 23 at 3 p.m. Deadlines for the upcoming Wednesday issues, November 24 and December 1, will remain Mondays at 3 p.m. The COURIER will resume regular operating hours beginning on November 29th. Have a Happy Thanksgiving holiday.
Churchill documentary to open at Laemmle

Winston Churchill: Walking With Destiny, the newest production of the Simon Wiesenthal Centers Moriah Films, will open today at the Laemmle.
Keeping crafts afloat

by Debbie Carini
hen cans of green beans, cream of mushroom soup and dried onion rings are prominently on display at the local grocery, it can only mean one thingthe holidays are just around the corner. Now, I love a green bean casserole just as much as the next person, but the holiday tradition that most puts a twinkle in my eye (right up there with egg nog and a crisp latke) is the annual crafting-of-gifts.
Each year, our town is host to two autumn crafttype festivals. My mom and I eagerly attend these fairs. Naturally we look forward to having a huge helping of fast food Chinese cuisine on a flaccid paper plate, topped off by hot apple cider, and some fried dough dipped in sugar, but when we arent clogging our arteries, were looking at all the different crafts and thinking, I bet we could do that! Two years ago we were intrigued by a candleholder/candy dish made from a small salad or bread plate, glued to the top of a candlestick. As regular
shoppers at the local thrift store, we knew we could find plates and candlesticks for as little as 25 cents apiece. We set up shop on my dining room table and started affixing abandoned china to candlesticks that had lost their mates. Maybe it was the fumes from the waterproof glue, but I think we started to imagine ourselves on the Home Shopping Network, peddling our plates like Joan Rivers hawks jewelry. My sister was hosting a small craft boutique at her home and we happily made the 45-minute ride to set up a booth. I think we sold enough of our wares to pay for gasone way. The leftovers now make an attractive centerpiece on my dining room table. Another enterprise involved a resource that is not only plentiful, but completely freeplastic bags. On a trip to the local farmers market, I noticed a woman
crocheting strips cut from plastic bags. She was transforming this ubiquitous pollutant into wallets, handbags, even hats. I bet I can do that, I thought! I ran home and Googled plastic bag crochet and found innumerable websites devoted to plastic bag crafts. I was thwarted in my enthusiasm only by the fact that I often carry my own bags to the grocery store so I do not have a surfeit of plastic bags, but I found that friends and family members were only too happy to contribute to my new vocation. The assortment of colors was dazzling. I was ready to quit my real job and crochet all day (a side benefit being that I can crochet and watch TVI felt sure that in this new career I would be able to view all 400 or so episodes of Law and Order). Unfortunately, since these creations were not endorsed by Coach or Gucci, I was only able to gift them to friends. This year, I have a new idea. It also involves something that might otherwise exhaust its usefulness and end up in a landfill, and its a pretty crafty way to continue my responsibilities as the accidental conservationist.
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Claremont, Webb compete for chance at state meet
oth the Claremont varsity boys and girls cross country teams, along with the Webb varsity boys squad will attempt to earn a berth in the state meet in Fresno next Saturday.
The CIF Southern Section Cross Country Finals begin today at 7:45 a.m. at Mt. SAC with all 3 teams
competing to be the top teams in their respective races. The Boys Division 5 race involving Webb will begin at 9:05 a.m. The Gauls qualified for the finals by finishing in 5th place in their preliminary heat last Saturday. Prep League foes Chadwick, Flintridge Prep and Pasadena Poly will also be participating in the race. Claremont kicks off Division 2 action at 9:45 a.m. in the boys race. After placing first in its preliminary heat last weekend, the Wolfpack is one of the favorites for
the race. Ayala will be the only other Sierra League team competing in the run. Claremonts girls team will have to outperform 15 other opponents in order to win the Girls Division 2 race. The Pack recorded 4th place at the CIF-SS Prelims but still qualified for the finals. The race starts at 10:45 a.m. Look for complete coverage of local CIF events in Wednesdays edition of the COURIER.
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COLLEGE SCOREBOARD
MENS SOCCER Friday, Nov. 12 NCAA Division III First Round C-M-S (14-4-2) 0-0 Texas-Tyler (13-3-1) 1-0 SAVES: Joseph Swartley 1. MENS WATER POLO Friday, Nov. 12SCIAC Tourn. First Round C-M-S (14-12) 15, Occidental 8 Pomona-Pitzer (16-14) 15, La Verne 11 Saturday, Nov. 13SCIAC Tourn. 2nd Round C-M-S (15-12) 9, Redlands 8 Whittier 8, Pomona-Pitzer 5 Sunday, Nov. 14SCIAC Tourn. Championship C-M-S (16-12) 6, Whittier 4 FOOTBALL Saturday, Nov. 13 C-M-S (7-2, 4-2) 3-14-0-7-7 31 Pomona-Pitzer (1-8, 1-6) 0-10-6-8-6 30 C-M-SPASSING: Peter Kimmey4-12, 54 yds, INT; RUSHING: Kimmey15 carries, 106 yds, 4 TDs; RECEIVING: Jack Lamb2 catches 17 yds; TACKLES: David Spiller10 solo, 1 assisted; SACKS: Ed Mills, Rory Baird, Eric Yingling; INT: Joey Liekweg, Kyle Hansen. P-PPASSING: Jacob Caron30-52, 257 yds, 2 TDs, 2 INTs; RUSHING: Luke Sweeney24 rushes, 84 yds; RECEIVING: Robert Maki13 catches, 131 yds, TD; TACKLES: Max Reed 9 solo, 1 assisted; SACKS: Reed; INT: Nick Sbardellati. CROSS COUNTRY Saturday, Nov. 13 NCAA Division III W. Region Championships Mens Results 1. Willamette (63); 2. C-M-S (65); 3. Whitworth (80); 4. Colorado (98); 5. Pomona-Pitzer (133). TOP C-M-S: Brian Sutter, 25:37.09 (3rd) TOP P-P: Charles Enscoe, 25:59.83 (14th) Womens Results 1. Claremont-Mudd-Scripps (62); 2. Whitworth (97); 3. Whittier (108); 4. Lewis & Clark (114); 5. Whitman College (169). TOP P-P: Annie Lydens, 21:51.84 (1st) TOP C-M-S: Jennifer Tave, 21:54.79 (2nd) MENS BASKETBALL Monday, Nov. 15 Pomona-Pitzer (0-1) 23-25 UC Riverside (1-1) 35-46
score board
0 1 POINTS: Jake Klewer 12; REBOUNDS: Klewer 6; ASSISTS: Donald Okpalugo 2, Evan Zahniser 2; STEALS: James Moss 2, Zahniser 2, John Weiss 2; BLOCKS: Greg Wright. Tuesday, Nov. 16 C-M-S (1-0) 34-47 81 Azusa Pacific (0-1) 44-35 79 POINTS: Chris Blees 25; REBOUNDS: Blees 6; ASSISTS: Tyler Gaffaney 5; STEALS: Blees 2; BLOCKS: Joseph Anderson, Gaffaney, Greyson Blue. UPCOMING GAMES TodayMens BB: Biola @ Pom.-Pitz., 7:30 p.m. TodayMens BB: C-M-S @ Concordia, 7:30 p.m. SundayWomens BB: C-M-S @ Menlo, 1 p.m.
Boys Under-14 Tractor Boys Barneys App. Team of Awe. Monster Bling Corona Cosmos
W-L 7-1-1 6-2-1 4-4-1 3-4-2 3-6-0 1-7-1
PTS 22 19 13 11 9 4
Boys Under-10 Striking Cobras Silver Bullets Killer Crocs Firecrackers Clare. United Titans Clare. Vipers
W-L-T 3-5-1 2-4-3 2-5-2 2-6-1 2-6-1 2-6-1 1-6-2
PTS 10 9 8 7 7 7 5
Todays Games @ La Puerta Park Bling @ Tractor Boys, 8 a.m. Team of Awe.@ Corona Cosmos, 9:30 a.m. Barneys Apprentices @ Monster, 11 a.m. Girls Under-14 Kick Grass Electric Orange Pain in the Grass Waldo Light Sabers Nightmares W-L-T 7-1-1 6-2-1 4-3-2 4-4-1 2-7-0 1-7-1 PTS 22 19 14 13 6 4
Todays Games @ Padua Park Killer Crocs @ Claremont United, 8 a.m. Silver Bullets @ Sun Devils, 9:15 a.m. Strikers @ Golden Thunder, 9:15 a.m. Electric Sharks @ Blue, 10:30 a.m. Claremont Vipers @ Strikers, 10:30 a.m. Galaxy @ Titans, 11:45 a.m. Elec. Galaxy @ Indest. Unkn., 11:45 a.m. Striking Cobras @ Firecrackers, 1 p.m. White Fire @ Dragons, 1 p.m. Girls Under-10 Highlighers Emerald Threat Lil Stinkers Purple Panthers Sunset Pink Divas Rock Stars Lava Girls Soccer Rockers Devils Elect. Blue Silver Storm Golden Eagles W-L 7-1-0 7-2-0 7-2-0 6-2-0 6-2-0 4-3-2 3-4-1 3-5-0 2-4-2 2-6-1 2-6-0 1-7-0 1-7-0 PTS 21 21 21 18 18 14 10 9 8 7 6 3 3
COMMUNITY STANDINGS
Claremont AYSO Team Standings Boys Under-12 W-L PTS Seminario 9-0-0 27 Cowgill 6-2-1 19 Bradfield 5-3-1 16 Maxson 5-3-1 16 Allen 4-4-1 13 Molina 3-5-2 11 Fisher 3-5-1 10 Sharp 2-4-3 9 Yount 1-6-2 5 Hatam 0-7-2 2 Todays Games @ Jaeger Park Seminario @ Yount, 8:30 a.m. Maxson @ Allen, 10 a.m. Hatam @ Bradfield, 11:30 a.m. Fisher @ Molina, 1 p.m. Sharp @ Cowgill, 2:30 p.m. Girls Under-12 W-L-T PTS Woodford 7-0-1 22 Hauptmann 6-1-1 19 Tomkins 5-2-1 16 Corona 3-4-1 10 Eduarte 2-3-3 9 Olesniewicz 2-5-1 7 Armendarez 2-5-0 6 McGarry 0-7-0 0 Todays Games @ Padua Park McGarry @ Tomkins, 9 a.m. Eduarte @ Woodford, 10:30 a.m. Corona @ Hauptmann, noon Olesniewicz @ Armendarez, 1:30 p.m.
Todays Games @ La Puerta Park Pain in the Grass @ Kick Grass, 12:30 p.m. Light Sabers @ Waldo, 2 p.m. Nightmares @ Electric Orange, 3:30 p.m. Boys Under-10 Galaxy Electric Sharks Sun Devils White Fire Strikers (Ramos) Dragons Electric Galaxy Blue Strikers (Kaiser) Golden Thunder Indest. Unk W-L-T 7-0-2 6-0-3 6-1-2 6-3-0 5-3-1 5-3-1 5-3-0 4-4-1 3-3-3 3-4-2 3-4-2 PTS 23 21 20 18 16 15 15 13 12 11 11
Todays Games @ Padua Park Lava Girls @ Electric Blue Waves, 8 a.m. Rock Stars @ Highlighers, 9:15 a.m. Soccer Rockers @ Silver Storm, 10:30 a.m. Devils @ Emerald Threat, 11:45 a.m. Purple Panthers @ Pink Divas, 1 p.m. Golden Eagles @ Sunset, 2:15 p.m.
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William L. Lyon
hospital administrator, World War II veteran, avid sailor
Claremont resident William Lambert Bill Lyon died on November 3, 2010 at Sunrise Assisted Living in Claremont. Mr. Lyon had been suffering due to a failing heart for several years. On November 28, 1923, Mr. Lyon was born in Chicago, Illinois to Will F. Lyon, MD, and Alice T. Lyon. His father was hired as a surgeon by the International Harvester Company and became the companys medical director. Mr. Lyon spent many summers at Lake Geneva in Wisconsin where his family owned a vacation home. It was there that he developed a lifelong love of boats and the water. He became an avid sailor and an expert at sailing scows sleek, shallow-draft sailboats made for inland lake sailing. Mr. Lyons college education was interrupted by service in the US Navy during World War II. He enlisted in 1943 and was assigned to engineering officer training for Yard Mine Sweepers (YMS). After training in Panama City, Florida, he made his way to the Pacific theater where he was assigned to YMS-50, which operated in the Borneo area in preparation for amphibious landings. In June 1944, Mr. Lyons YMS struck a Japanese mine and sunk. Fortunately, he and the rest of the crew were rescued by a nearby minesweeper and subsequently sent home to the States. After his discharge from the Navy in 1946, Mr. Lyon returned to his studies at Oberlin College in Ohio, graduating with a degree in physics in 1948. Following graduate study at the University of Chicago, he launched his career in hospital administration, working in management at various hospitals in Cleveland, Ohio; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and, his favorite, Methodist Hospital in Gary, Indiana. In 1952, he met Jocelyn Foulke of Aurora, Illinois, and they were married one year later. They had 4 sons together before moving their family to California in 1966 when Mr. Lyon accepted the position of assistant administrator at the City of Hope in Duarte. This post was followed by stints at Kaiser Hospital in Fontana and Hollywood West Hospital, among other medical institutions. He finished his career as an administrative coordinator for the student health center at California State University, Dominguez Hills. A handyman at home, Mr. Lyon liked to work on cars, computers and a variety of household projects. As a young man, healong with his brother Bayard, now of Manistee, Michigan, and his nextdoor neighbors, the Cuniberti brothers built the quartermaster, a makeshift pontoon boat with their own car engine installed in it. Many outings were enjoyed on Lake Geneva in their homemade vessel. As a father, Mr. Lyon taught his sons to work on cars. Together, he and his son, Donald, rebuilt the engine of a 1965 Rambler, which Donald then used for meandering around the countryside and staying in bed-and-breakfasts. In his late 60s, Mr. Lyon began taking flying lessons and earned his private pilots certificate. He enjoyed renting airplanes from local airports for flights around southern California. The highlight of his flying career was when he undertook a solo cross-country trip in a Piper Cherokee to attend his 50th college reunion at Oberlin in 1998. That manymile adventure ultimately took him all the way to Virginia to visit his nephew. Mr. Lyon is survived by his sons, Kilbourne and Donald of Claremont and James of La Jolla; his son and daughterin-law, Douglas and Carina, and their 3 sons, also of Claremont; his former wife, Jocelyn of Claremont; his brothers, Bayard W. and Edward S.; his cousins, Carol L. Cuniberti, Jane L. Weygandt and Joseph F. Lyon; and by his numerous nieces, nephews and their families. He was preceded in death by his sister, Helen L. King, of Burlington, Vermont. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 27, 2010 at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation facility, 9185 Monte Vista Ave., Montclair. Lunch will be served after the service.
transportation at the University of California, Santa Barbara for several years. Mr. Lyon liked to travel and made several trips to Europe where he became especially fond of Great Britain. Through Elderhostel, he participated in several bicycling vacation tours, one in England and another in France. On other trips to Britain, he enjoyed renting a car,
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John Skandera
elementary school teacher, enthralled grandfather, work hard/play hard husband and father
John Skandera, the father of Pitzer College President Laura Skandera Trombley, died on November 7, 2010 at Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center. Overcoming numerous health challenges throughout his life through sheer will and wit, said Ms. Trombley, he died at age 91. He was tough, so unbelievably tough, Ms. Trombley said. Born in New York City in 1919 to immigrant parents of Czechoslovakian descent, Mr. Skanderas fortitude began at an early age when his father deserted the family and his mother grew ill with tuberculosis. Age 6 at the time, he and his 4 siblings lived alone for a week, surviving on small morsels of bread and water in their Five Points tenement room until they were found and taken to missionary workers. Mr. Skandera spent his youth at Happy Valley Orphanage in Pomona, New York, growing up as a farmhand who picked apples and sneezed and wheezed his way through labor in the hay barn. He made it sound like an adventure, said his wife, Mary Skandera. If you were an orphan in 1925, that was the place to be. They were very well treated. It was really a miracle that he didnt die in the streets of New York, said Ms. Trombley. Following the orphanage and time in a foster home, Mr. Skandera lived in his brothers New York City apartment, enjoying a stint working as a pageboy for Kate Smith at Radio City Music Hall. Successful in high school academics, he earned a scholarship to Pepperdine University and traveled cross-country from New York to California with his brother in 1938 in a Model T Ford. Working his way through school, Mr. Skandera helped build the university, which was relatively new at the time, earning $.25 per hour. He also worked nights at the nearby racetrack and newspaper. Walking along a tree-lined path one college day, he was introduced by a friend to his future bride, a fellow Pepperdine student, who was also enjoying a stroll. He and Mary married during their junior year in 1947, both graduating in 1948 after living in Honeymoon Flats, the married student housing, for a year. For 63 years, they had a good life together, said Mrs. Skandera. He was the right man for me, and apparently I was the lady for him, she said. It was a happy life. We felt very lucky. We worked hard and we played hard. After college and following work as an Automobile Club clerk and a salesman for World Book Encyclopedia, Mr. Skandera began his teaching career in the Los Angeles Unified School District and completed a masters degree at the University of Southern California in 1962. In 1957 and 1960, his son and daughter, respectively, were born. For many years, he taught elementary school, adoring his students and making a lasting impression on them with his tender heart and charismatic teaching: a kid magnet, Ms. Trombley called him. Growing up, I remember his former students finding him all the time, said Ms. Trombley. As a child, I thought this was normal, but later I learned differently. How many people say their fifth-grade teacher was their most significant teacher in their life? Mr. Skandera and his wife moved from Inglewood to North Torrance to San Pedro, where he enjoyed retirement years and the delight of getting to know fellow residents in the condominium complex, and finally to Claremont in 2007 to be near family, particularly the neutron bomb of his later years, said Ms. Trombley, his grandson, Sparkey, now age 14. That changed everything. That was it, said Mrs. Skandera. He took off like a rocket, said Ms. Trombley. We joked that the baby would never learn to walk because he was always carrying him around...they were a perfect match. With Sparkey, Mr. Skandera was up for anythingHe was my sons walking doll, said Ms. Trombleyand was always vibrant with unconditional love and unwavering belief in his grandsons ability to do anything. Ms. Trombley remematmospherethese were his favorite times, noted Mrs. Skandera. A naturelover and sociable fellow, Mr. Skandera enjoyed the ritual of Saturday morning strolls, relishing the fresh air and the opportunity to enjoy conversational company with neighbors and shopkeepers. I remember following him around, and he would say hi to everyone. He was talking all the time, said Ms. Trombley. A happy man, Mr. Skandera lived with vivacity and profound love for his family and his life, hardly experiencing consternation except when frustrated with his uncooperative health: He was angry at his knees for about 10 years, said his daughter. His son, Paul, has been his parents caregiver for years and has been faithful, dedicated and loving in his constant attention to their needs. Caring for others until the end, his last words, spoken to his wife, were, I love you, get some rest. Mr. Skandera is survived by his wife, Mary Skandera of Claremont; his son, Paul Skandera of Claremont; his daughter, Laura Skandera Trombley of Claremont; his grandson, Sparkey Trombley of Claremont; his niece and her husband, Linda and Bill Stewart of Chino Hills; his nephew, Terry Chaney of Crestline; his niece, Julie Morehouse; his nephew, Harry Skandera; and by numerous cousins, great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his 3 sisters, Susie, Helen and Ann; and by his brother, Frank. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 4, 2010 at the Mabel Shaw Bridges Hall of Music on the Pomona College campus. Rev. Butch Henderson will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the John Skandera Scholarship Fund at Pitzer College, Office of College Advancement, 1050 N. Mills Ave., Claremont, CA 91711.
bers bragging to her father, Look, dad, Sparkey can juggle. Of course he can! Mr. Skandera responded. He can do anything! He brought this same joyful spirit to his daughters successes, serving as the foundation for her achievements and always knowing she would, be an independent spirit and go far, said his wife. He taught my brother Paul and I the value of work, Ms. Trombley said. He gave me the sense that there is such enormous value in work. There was never, ever any excuse not to do your very best work in every circumstance. And never any excuse for not getting it done. Im very much his daughter. Since 1960, Mr. Skandera and his wife owned a cabin in Crestline, enjoying countless weekends and summers there, playing ping-pong, billiards and board games and enjoying the serene mountain
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CLASP showcases new home in Claremont
heeler Park is now home to the Claremont After-School Programs (CLASP) newest site.
Although CLASP started providing after-school services for students at the location earlier in the school year, the organization held an open house of the Wheeler Park site on Wednesday. According to CLASP Director Adrienne Kijak, the switch from the Vista Valle Townhomes to Wheeler Park was a necessary change. We just outgrew the Vista Valle Townhomes site, Ms. Kijak said. We started here [at Wheeler Park] in September but this was the first time that weve invited the public in and that we felt ready to showcase the site. Were now paying rent to the city for the facility and this also allows us to offer recreation because it is a park. The result of a merger between the Youth Wellness Center and the Claremont Tutorial Centers in 2005, CLASP provides after-school services for youth within the boundaries of the Claremont Unified School District. The organization has 5 different sites and relies on volunteers to carry out its services.
cause the consortium was seeking to upgrade its computers. Barbara Jefferson is on the advisory board of CLASP and we figured that there was a need here so lets donate the computers, he said. We were already in the process of replacing our laptops with newer models. Were just trying to be helpful to the local community. All we had to do was just re-image them and make sure they worked. While the new site and computers have benefited the after-school operation, site supervisor Maria Martinez shared a need for more volunteers from the community. CLASP reported a record number of students for the 20092010 year with 160 students who were tutored by 134 volunteers representing CLASP board members, Claremont Colleges, Claremont High School, El Roble COURIER photo/Steven Felschundneff Intermediate School, Pomona High Hosea Williams, 10, left, and Rory Medina, 11, work on their homework on School, Sycamore Elementary School, Wednesday during an open house event for the Claremont After School Program in Wheeler Park. The 2 students come to the center every week to get help the Webb Schools and the community at large. with their studies. Sometimes it can get overwhelming Wednesdays event allowed visitors to the Claremont University Consortium for the volunteers because we have so see the program at work in its newest lo- were among those in attendance. many kids but not enough tutors, Ms. cation. CLASP board members, CUSD Sue Smith, a CLASP board member, Martinez said. We need more tutors. board members Mary Caenepeel and said the newer site would allow the or- They are so important to us because Steven Llanusa, Claremont Mayor Pro- ganization to better accommodate the without them, we cant run this proTem Sam Pedroza, city councilmember students. gram. Peter Yao, as well as representatives of What we like to do is have half of the Retired teacher Sal Burgos is one of kids be able to go out and play and we many tutors who volunteer to help stucan do this here, Ms. Smith said. The dents throughout the week. After teachother spot was so little for us. ing 37 years in Duarte Unified School Along with the additional space, District, the longtime educator still deCLASP has also received several IBM sired to work with children in an educaThinkPad notebooks and printers from tional setting. the Claremont University Consortium I decided to volunteer because I (CUC). According to CUCs IT Department user support technician David CLASP Fresquez, the donation was given becontinues on the next page
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Recreational Coordinator Rosalia Rodriguez helps 8-year-old Ernesto Zavaleta with his homework on Wednesday during an open house event for the Claremont After School Program in Wheeler Park. The event was organized to showcase CLASPs new location in the park which opened to students last summer. CLASP continued from the previous page
wanted to use my teaching experience toward something good, Mr. Burgos explained. Last year, I worked with a girl from Cuba who didnt speak English well and she has grasped everything so well. This year, Im working with a little girl from El Salvador and weve been working to catch her up on reading and with her vocabulary. This is a very enjoyable experience and its very rewarding. Vista del Valle Elementary School student Andres Perez is appreciative of the help he receives on a weekly basis at Wheeler Park. After completing his homework during the 2 hours the facility is open, he goes home to enjoy the rest of the evening homeworkfree. My favorite part is getting to do my homework here, he said. I like it and I get a lot of work done. Id rather do my homework here. CLASP formed a new Business Advisory Council this year in order to garner more support from the business community. The organization is currently running an Adopt CLASP 4 Kids Program where donors can sponsor an after-school participant for a week, month or a year. Its a sponsor program to directly fund a student, said Business Advisory Council member Edgar Reece. Weve had donors who have written one check for the entire year but especially with the recession, we want to make it easy on the donor as much as possible. So we have an option where a donor can give weekly or monthly. Were trying to create an annuity so that we have the necessary funds to sustain ourselves throughout the year. For more information about CLASP, call (909) 624-9693 or visit www.clasp4kids.org.
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COURIER photos/Steven Felschundneff Mayor Pro Tem Sam Pedroza, left, speaks with Board of Education Member Steven Llanusa on Wednesday during an open house event for the Claremont After School Program in Wheeler Park.
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COURIER photos/Steven Felschundneff During a forum at Scripps College on Thursday, former prison inmate Sharelle Holt, center, describes a cellblock abortion that resulted in a womans death. The event brought several women from the Crossroads transition program to the Claremont campus to discuss their experiences of serving long prison terms. Next to Ms. Holt are Ivy Martin, left, and Linda Smith, who are also former inmates.
Students hear real stories from women at a crossroads
eal life worries are limited for happy-go-lucky college students. A rough day might be cramming for a final or finding out that a class they wanted to take is full.
Pomona College student Zach Barnett gives a panel of former prison inmates instructions prior to a forum on Thursday at Pomona College. The event was part of a Feminist Ethics class at Scripps College.
But Scripps College students got a dose of the real world on Thursday night while hearing stories from 8 women whod recently been released from prison. Together the women living at Crossroads, Inc. in Claremont have served a combined 239 years behind bars. The women told stories of their daily lives in prison, from work to doctors visits, taking self-improvement courses and the poor quality of the food. Mary Ann Leigh was 19 when she first entered the California Institute for Women. She spent 27 years behind bars and was released 2 months ago. I went in as a young girl and I was let out an old lady, she said. When she first got to prison, she was pregnant and had a bad attitude, she explained. She gave birth at the prison hospital and they took the baby from her immediately and placed her with family. I was so scared, Ms. Leigh said. I didnt know where my baby was at. It was a terrible experience.
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Karen Shain, left, policy director of Legal Services for Prisoners with Children, listens to the story of former inmate Margo Johnson on Thursday during a forum at Balch Hall on Scripps College campus. A panel of former female inmates who now live at Crossroads in Claremont were invited to Scripps to share their stories of incarceration.
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Karen Shain, a policy director with the advocacy group Legal Services for Prisoners with Children, said the number of women in prison has increased at nearly double the rate of men since 1985. There were about 1,000 women in prison in the country back in the 1970s, she said. Today there are about 11,000 in California alone. She said the drastic rise in female prisoners stems
from women defending themselves against abusive partners and from the war on drugs. Our legal system is set up so that its very hard for women to defend against abuses and not end up in prison, Ms. Shain said. While their time in prison was difficult, some of the speakers also said there were positive aspects of the experience. Inmates can attend AA meetings, organize self-help groups and take vocational and educational courses. I feel like I wasnt arrested, I was rescued, said Sharelle Holt. Speaker Margaret Moore said the upcoming holidays would be a totally new experience for her. After 30 years in prison following abisive households with her ex-husband and father, she will celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmas like never before. Im 51 and I will be able to open a present and celebrate a holiday for the first time in my life, ms. Moore said. Before I was always told that I was never good enough. Responding to a question about their future plans now that they are out of prison, the women all had clear goals in mind. Linda Smith wants to get a masters degree in the-
ology so she can work with and help prisoners. Ms. Holt and Margo Johnson are working to obtain certification as drug and alcohol counselors. Others will work at McDonalds to earn some money until they can buy a car, a house or start their own businesses. Ms. Moore wants to be a housekeeper. I love to clean, she said. Scripps students, who organized the event, asked the speakers who attended their Feminist Ethics class to talk about living conditions in prison. Students at The Claremont Colleges support different programs for prisoners. Get on the Bus allows children to visit their incarcerated parents on Mothers Day and Fathers Day. The 5C student group Cultivating Dreams runs an organic garden in the California Institution for Women, a womens prison in Chino, and is currently competing for a $25,000 grant from the Pepsi Refresh Project. Supporters of their cause can help the group by voting for it every day in November on www.refresheverything.com/cultivatingdreams or by texting 103562 to 73774 (PEPSI) via cellular phones.
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A wolf in sheeps clothing

by Jay Pocock
o should the city selfmanage the sanitation district or contract it out? Do the citizens of Claremont think that $ 500,000 to 1,000,000 per year in savings would help our city?
Apparently the city manager, assistant city manager and 3 of the city council members do not. Incidentally, the savings would pay the salaries of city manager, assitant city manager and 5 to 7 more down the linea real savings! Maybe due to the bad economy, city management staff would be willing to take a voluntary reduction in pay to offset their decision on the questionable use (misuse) of our city funds. (Im sure they will be greatly rewarded in their foresight and innovative budget solutions on their annual assessment, like last time, huge budget shortfall = bonus!) With the city workers pension obliga-
tions percentage growing and eating at our annual budgets in excess of 10 percent annually (not to mention the 2005-2006 pension revenue bond for $6,000,000 with an annual payment of $400,000 for 17 more years. This is for the shortfall prior to 20052006 underfunding of pension obligation.)* *Revenue bonds are secured and paid out of current revenue streams. Under state law they are not voted on by the public. So the city can decide anytime they need more money, and may do so without your permission. They will surely do so again. They are in the same situation now with current pension under funding. I must be another nave taxpayer because I was under the impression we hired managers to reign in costs and elect a city council that would hopefully push that agenda. Unfortunately, what I, and many more like me, know is that they are nothing more then wolves in sheeps clothing
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among us. Here is how it works, government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish. Nothing in there about union wages and CalPERS guarantees, and all these self-dealings. As a businessman for the past 25 years, I have never been guaranteed anything and cutting costs is always part of running a business, especially in hard times like these today. Government em-
ployees, from city to state to federal level, need to start to understand this. The city of Bell fiasco should have exposed something to all of us, that if we do not all wake up now, we shall surely perish by allowing these people to make decisions for us. I hear a Bell ringing in Claremonthow about you? It is time to educate yourself and vote, yes a vote based on knowledge and government transparency. Analytical, not emotional. We need city council and city staff interested in helping the city, not just themselves.
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 20101626657 The following person is doing business as Rachels Domain, 846 Lawrence Circle, Claremont, CA 91711. Rachel Pedroza Pauwels, 846 Lawrence Circle, Claremont, CA 91711. This business is conducted by an Individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 11/03/10. /s/ Rachel Pedroza Pauwels This statement was filed with the RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 11/12/10. NOTICE-This fictitious business name statement expires five (5) years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). PUBLISH: Nov. 20, 27, December 4 and 11, 2010. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 20101541866 The following person is doing business as ASC INLAND EMPIRE REGION, 660 Avery Road, Claremont, CA 91711. AGING SERVICES OF CALIFORNIA, 660 Avery Road, Claremont, CA 91711. This business is conducted by a Corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 09/16/10. /s/ Bernard M. Valek Title: Treasurer This statement was filed with the RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 10/27/10. NOTICE-This fictitious business name statement expires five (5) years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). PUBLISH: Nov. 20, 27, December 4 and 11, 2010. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 20101549283 The following person is doing business as KAIZEN BLACKBELT ACADEMY, 859 W. Foothill Blvd, Claremont, CA 91711. Joern Brandt, 408 W. Gladstone Street #70, Glendora, CA 91740. This business is conducted by an Individual. Registrant has not yet commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /s/ Joern Brandt This statement was filed with the RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 10/28/10. NOTICE-This fictitious business name statement expires five (5) years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) PUBLISH: November 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2010. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 20101564955 The following person is doing business as ENGLISH FAST TRACK-COLLEGE BOUND, 901 S. 6th Ave #440, Hacienda Heights, CA 91745. Alfonso Anaya Jr, 901 S. 6th Ave #440, Hacienda Heights, CA 91745. This business is conducted by an Individual. Registrant has not yet commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /s/ Alfonso Anaya Jr This statement was filed with the RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 11/01/10. NOTICE-This fictitious business name statement expires five (5) years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) PUBLISH: November 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2010. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 20101605070 The following person is doing business as Rheemas Mediterranean Cafe, 849 Foothill Blvd., Claremont, CA 91711. Rheema Naser, 2288 Capuchin Way, Claremont, CA 91711. Nassar Paul Naser, 2288 Capuchin Way, Claremont, CA 91711, Hani Jacoub Naser, 2288 Capuchin Way, Claremont, CA 91711, Ferouz Frances Naser, 2288 Capuchin Way, Claremont, CA 91711. This business is conducted by a General Partnership. Registrant has not yet commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /s/ Ferouz Naser This statement was filed with the RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 11/08/10. NOTICE-This fictitious business name statement expires five (5) years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). PUBLISH: Nov. 13, 20, 27 and December 4, 2010. NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE T.S. No: F513596 CA Unit Code: F Loan No: 0999347933/MALIK Investor No: 173297627 AP #1: 8673-038-021 T.D. SERVICE COMPANY, as duly appointed Trustee under the following described Deed of Trust WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (in the forms which are lawful tender in the United States) and/or the cashiers, certified or other checks specified in Civil Code Sect 2924h (payable in full at the time of sale to T.D. Service Company) all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property hereinafter described: Trustor: IMTIAZ A MALIK, AMINA T SIDDIQUI Recorded June 5, 2006 as Instr. No. 06 1227175 in Book Page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County; CALIFORNIA, pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded June 11, 2010 as Instr. No. 10-0801554 in Book Page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County CALIFORNIA. Said Deed of Trust describes the following property: EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION LOT 123 OF TRACT 50568, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 1274 PAGES 20 THROUGH 46, INCLUSIVE, OF MAPS IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY EXCEPTING THEREFROM, NONEXCLUSIVE EASEMENTS FOR USE, INGRESS, EGRESS, ACCESS, ENCROACHMENTS, LANDSCAPE, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, DRAINAGE, SUPPORT AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, AS DESCRIBED AND/OR DEPICTED IN THE DECLARATION (DEFINED BELOW). EXCEPTING THEREFROM UNTO THE GRANTOR, ALL REMAINING OIL, OIL RIGHTS, MINERALS, MINERAL RIGHTS, NATURAL GAS RIGHTS AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS BY WHATSOEVER NAME KNOWN, GEOTHERMAL STEAM AND ALL PRODUCTS DERIVED FROM ANY OF THE FOREGOING, THAT MAY BE WITHIN OR UNDER THE PARCEL OF PROPERTY HEREINABOVE DESCRIBED, TOGETHER WITH THE PERPETUAL RIGHT OF DRILLING, MINING, EXPLORING AND OPERATING THEREFOR AND STORING IN AND REMOVING THE SAME FROM SAID PROPERTY OR ANY OTHER PROPERTY, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO WHIPSTOCK OR DIRECTIONALLY DRILL AND MINE FROM PROPERTIES OTHER THAN THOSE HEREINABOVE DESCRIBED, OIL OR GAS WELLS, TUNNELS AND SHAFTS INTO, THROUGH OR ACROSS THE SUBSURFACE OF THE PROPERTY HEREINABOVE DESCRIBED, AND TO BOTTOM SUCH WHIPSTOCKED OR DIRECTIONALLY DRILLED WELLS, TUNNELS AND SHAFTS UNDER THE BENEATH OR BEYOND THE EXTERIOR LIMITS THEREOF, AND TO REDRILL, RETUNNEL, EQUIP, MAINTAIN, REPAIR, DEEPEN AND OPERATE AND SUCH WELLS OR MINES WITHOUT, HOWEVER, THE RIGHT TO DRILL, MINE, STORE, EXPLORE, OR OPERATE THROUGH THE SURFACE OR THE UPPER 500 FEET OF THE SUBSURFACE OF THE PROPERTY HEREIN ABOVE DESCRIBED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED APRIL 12, 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANA-
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TION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 954 APPALACHIAN, CLAREMONT, CA 91711 (If a street address or common designation of property is shown above, no warranty is given as to its completeness or correctness). Said Sale of property will be made in as is condition 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 as in said note provided, advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. Said sale will be held on: DECEMBER 3, 2010, AT 11:00 A.M. *AT THE WEST SIDE DOORS TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY COURTS BUILDING, 12720 NORWALK BLVD, NORWALK, CA At the time of the initial publication of this notice, the total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the above described Deed of Trust and estimated costs, expenses, and advances is $212,009.79. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. The Mortgage Loan Servicer has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporation a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Calif Civil code Sect 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the accompanying Notice of Sale is filed. The timeframe for giving Notice of Sale specified in subdivision (a) of Civil Code Sect 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Sect 2923.52 or 2923.55. 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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagees attorney. Date: November 8, 2010 T.D. SERVICE COMPANY as said Trustee, T.D. Service Company Agent for the Trustee and as Authorized Agent for the Beneficiary CINDY GASPAROVIC, ASSISTANT SECRETARY T.D. SERVICE COMPANY 1820 E. FIRST ST., SUITE 210, P.O. BOX 11988 SANTA ANA, CA 92711-1988 We are assisting the Beneficiary to collect a debt and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose whether received orally or in writing. If available, the expected opening bid and/or postponement information may be obtained by calling the following telephone number(s) the day before the sale: (714) 480-5690 or you may access sales information at www.tacforeclosures.com. TAC# 919629 PUB: 11/13, 11/20, 11/27/10 NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE T.S. No. GM220475-C Investor No. 8488692 Loan No. 7436230114 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/7/2003. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashiers check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by the duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. TRUSTOR:GRACE H ESPIRITU, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded 7/15/2003 as Instrument No. 03 2011829 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale:12/13/2010 at 10:30 AM Place of Sale: At the west side of the Los Angeles County Courthouse, directly facing Norwalk Blvd., 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, CA Property Address is purported to be: 420 RODEO HEIGHTS CIR. WALNUT, CA 91789 APN #: 8734-055-015 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $257,624.00, which includes the total amount of the unpaid balance (including accrued and unpaid interest) and reasonable estimated costs, expenses, and advances at the time of initial publication of this notice. Pursuant to Calif Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [1] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Sect 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [2] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdiv (a) of Sect 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section
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($40.00 if mailed) or $30.00 with a FedEx account number, prospective bidders may obtain one (1) complete set of Contract Documents. Contract Documents may be obtained Monday through Thursday, excepting holidays, during normal business hours only from the following address: Community Development Department, Engineering Division, 207 Harvard Avenue, Claremont, California 91711 (909) 399-5465. INFORMATION AND QUESTIONS: All questions and requests for information must be directed to the Citys Representative, as defined in the General Conditions. Any questions addressing the interpretation or clarification of the Contract Documents must be submitted in writing. Please refer to the Instructions to Bidders for further information. SUBMISSION OF BID FORMS: An original of the bid, using only the forms supplied in the Contract Documents, must be submitted with all blanks fully completed in ink and it must include all information required by the Contract Documents (Bid). The Bid must be addressed and delivered by the date and time noted above to the Citys offices at the following address: Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 207 Harvard Ave., Claremont, CA 91711, (P.O. Box 880 if mailed). Please refer to the Instructions to Bidders for further information. Any bidder who fails to submit its documentation by the above date and time shall have that Bid rejected and returned unopened. Partial, incomplete or non-responsive Bids, or Bids on other than the forms supplied in the Contract Documents or clear and exact photocopies of such forms, will not be considered. Bids shall be valid for ninety(90) calendar days after the bid opening date. BID SECURITY; PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS: Bids must be accompanied by cash, a certified or cashiers check, or a Bid Bond in favor of the City in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the submitted Total Bid Price. The successful bidder will be required to furnish, prior to award of the Contract, a Performance Bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the Total Bid Price, and a Payment (Material and Labor) Bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the Total Bid Price, on the forms provided and in the manner described in the Contract Documents. PREVAILING WAGES: Bidders are advised that this Project is a public work for purposes of the California Labor Code, which requires payment of prevailing wages. City has obtained from the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations the general prevailing rate of wages and employer payments for health and welfare, vacation, pension and similar purposes applicable to the Project. These rates and scales are on file with the City Engineer, as defined in the General Conditions, and copies will be made available to any interested party upon request. The Contractor to whom the Contract is awarded, and the subcontractors under him, must pay not less than these rates to all workers employed in the execution of the Contract. The Contractor must also post copies of these rates at the Project site and otherwise comply with all applicable provisions of state law. LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: Pursuant to Section 7028.15 of the Business and Professions Code and Section 3300 of the Public Contract Code, all bidders must possess proper licenses for performance of this Project. Contractors shall possess the following California Contractors license in order to perform the Work: CLASS A LICENSE. Subcontractors must possess the appropriate licenses for each specialty subcontracted. FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS: This is a federally assisted construction contract and Davis-bacon requirements will be enforced. Federal and State wage requirements are applicable, and the higher of the two shall prevail. This project is subject to Title 49, Part 23, Code of the Federal Regulations (49CFR23), entitled Participation by Minority Business Enterprise in Department of Transportation Programs. SUBSTITUTION FOR RETENTIONS: In accordance with Section 22300 of the California Public Contract Code, Bidders are advised that if awarded this Contract they will be permitted to substitute securities equivalent to monies withheld by the City to insure performance under the Contract. At the request and expense of the Contractor, securities equivalent to the amount withheld shall be deposited with the City, or with a state or federally funded chartered bank, as the escrow agent, who shall pay such monies to the Contractor upon satisfactory completion of the Project. CITYS RIGHTS: The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any irregularities or informalities in any Bid or in the bidding process, and to be the sole judge of the merits of the respective Bids received. The award, if made, will be made to the lowest responsible bidder whose bid is determined responsive to the Contract Documents. For information, CITY OF CLAREMONT Please call Engineering Division at (909) 399-5465. By:___________________ Craig L. Bradshaw, City Engineer PUBLISH: Saturday, November 20, 2010.
2923.52 or 2923.55. ETS Services, LLC Date: 11/15/2010 2255 N. Ontario St, Suite 400 Burbank, CA 91504-3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Omar Solorzano, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3806814 11/20, 11/27, 12/04/2010 Trustee Sale No.: 20100169810558 Title Order No.: 100493745 FHA/VA/PMI No.: NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 9/8/2006. 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. NDex West, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 09/20/2006 as Instrument No. 06 2086871 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California. Executed By: Kathy Jones, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashiers check/cash equivalent or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). Date of Sale: 12/10/2010 Time of Sale: 10:30 AM Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 W. Mission Blvd., Pomona, CA Street Address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 662 Cinderella Dr., Claremont, CA 91711 APN#: 8316-003-012 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $203,720.11. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. For Trustee Sale Information Please Call: Priority Posting & Publishing 17501 Irvine Blvd., Suite One Tustin, CA 92780 714-573-1965 www.priorityposting.com NDex West, LLC as Trustee Dated: 11/17/2010 NDex West, LLC may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. P768110 11/20, 11/27, 12/04/2010 CITY OF CLAREMONT NOTICE INVITING SEALED BIDS C.I.P. No. 2011-01 BIDS MUST BE RECEIVED BY: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2010, 2:00 PM BIDS WILL BE OPENED AT: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2010, 2:00 PM PLACE OF BID RECEIPT: Office of the City Clerk, Claremont City Hall, 207 Harvard Ave., Claremont, CA 91711 PROJECT IDENTIFICATION NAME: CLAREMONT PORTION OF THE CITRUS REGIONAL BIKEWAY CML-5162 (022), C.I.P. 2011-01. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: that the City of Claremont, County of Los Angeles, California, will receive up to, but not later than the time set forth above, sealed contract bids for the award of a contract for the above project. All bids shall be made on the form furnished by the City and shall be opened and publicly read aloud at the above-stated time in the office of the City Clerk at the Claremont City Hall. DESCRIPTION OF WORK: This project consists of placement of conventional asphalt concrete, R & R of ADA ramps, R & R of curb & gutter, sidewalk installation and R & R, crack sealing, raising of manholes, street striping, traffic control, placement of P.C.C., new street lighting, landscaping & irrigation. COMPLETION OF WORK: All other work shall be completed within 60 (sixty) working days from the start date stated in the notice to proceed. PLEASE REFER TO OTHER CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: The Project is described in more detail in the Contract Documents. In particular, Bidders are strongly encouraged to review the Instructions to Bidders for more complete information regarding the submission of bids. Unless otherwise indicated, all capitalized terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the General Conditions. OBTAINING CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: Bids must be submitted to the City on the forms provided as part of the Contract Documents for the Project. Upon the payment of a non-refundable fee of $30.00
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RENTALS
Guest House
NORTH Claremont. Large 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom guest house. Includes all appliances. Available immediately. $1500 monthly. 292-3016
CONTACT US 1420 N Claremont Blvd. Suite 205B Claremont, CA 91711 Ph: 909.621.4761 Fax: 909.621.4072 classified@claremont-courier.com Business Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
RENTALS
House for Rent
NORTH Claremont 3 bedroom. Includes water, trash, sewer and gardener. Condit Elementary. $2200 per month. WSPM 621-5941.
AUTOS
Auto for Sale
2006 TOYOTA Prius. Mint green, 77k. Excellent condition. 48 mpg average, drive in carpool lane now! 626-429-9077.
BULLETINS
Hotlines
NAMI HELPLINE National Alliance on Mental Illness, Pomona Valley Chapter, provides information and referral in a supportive spirit. Call any day or time. 399-0305. PROJECT Sister Sexual Assault Crisis Prevention Services. If you have been sexually assaulted or victimized by child sexual abuse & need help for yourself or your children, call the 24 hotline 626-HELP (4357).
MARKETPLACE
Garage Sales
HUGE community sale! Saturday, November 20. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Griswold Townhomes. (Indian Hill south of Claremont High.)
Townhome for Rent

VILLAGE Walk: 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, den, laundry, refrigerator, 2 car garage. $2200 monthly. 310-210-7719. NEW luxury 3 bedroom! Prime Claremont locale. Low cost, energy efficient. Appliances, water and trash included. No pets, smoking. $1995. Mason Prophet.com. 447-7708. VILLAGE WEST, 3 bedrooms, 3 baths. secluded part of complex near pool. $2250 www.curtisrealestate.com.
Apartments for Rent

ADORABLE, large one bedroom apartment. $850, deposit $400. Private patio, A/C. Near Claremont Village. Call 624-7383. WALK to Village: one bedroom, one bathroom. No pets, smoking. Carport, water, trash, refrigerator included. $850 monthly. WSPM. 621-5941. CLAREMONT: cute and cozy one bedroom with garage in courtyard setting. One block from Village. $875. Tori 626926-6145.
Automotive
SELLING your car? Why not place a photo display ad? Only $50 per week! Call Aimee at 621-4761 or email classified@claremontcourier.com
ANIMALS
Animal Shelters
Inland Valley Humane Society 623-9777
BULLETINS
Hotlines
HOUSE of Ruth Domestic Violence Services. If you have been abused or beaten by your intimate partner and need help for yourself or your children, please call; 24 hour hotline 988-5559.
MARKETPLACE
Garage Sales
SATURDAY, November 20. 7 a.m. to noon. (Anne, Jan, Kim, Diane) Antiques, linens, pottery, plants, books, audiobooks, comics, vintage clothing, jewelry, dolls, stuff!. 521 Ridgefield Drive. (Off Towne, south of Baseline.)
Upland Animal Shelter 931-4185 H.O.P.E Upland 1800-811-4285 West End Animal Shelter 947-3517
Office Space
CLAREMONT office space. 1500 square feet. Kitchen area, 2 offices, bathroom, front office. $1900 monthly.
Studio for Rent

LARGE studio apartment with backyard in Northern Claremont. Rent plus electricity and water. Call 951-529-9333.
MARKETPLACE
FIRST SALE THIS CENTURY!
Saturday, November 20 8:30 a.m. To 1 p.m. 1100 Oxford Ave, Claremont. (Corner of 11th and Oxford) Holiday Decorations, furniture (antique and art moderne), designer clothing, collectibles, china, kitchen goods, childrens toys and clothing, local artists work, picture frames, antique lamps and others. Art and craft materials. Lots of other treasures!
Change of
Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, the Courier office will be closed November 25 and 26. The deadline for ads will be Tuesday, November 23 at 3 p.m. for the Saturday edition.
Happy Thanksgiving!
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All new accounts and Garage Sale ads must be prepaid. Payment by cash, check. Credit cards now accepted. Sorry no refunds.
SERVICES
Acoustical
QUALITY INTERIORS. Acoustical contractor. Specializing in acoustic removal, texture, painting, acoustic respray and drywall repairs. Lic #602916. 909624-8177.
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Bathroom Remodeling
A Bath-Brite Authorized Dealer Bathtubs & Sinks, Showers, Tile, Countertops. Refinish - Reglaze Restore. Porcelain, Ceramic, Fiberglass Quick & Affordable. Please Call 945-7775 www.bath-brite.com
Concrete
JDC CONCRETE Driveways, patios, walkways, pool decks. Color, stamped, aggregate & washed finish concrete. Brick, stone, pavers & block walls. Insured, License# 894245. 909-624-9000.
Drywall
Fictitious Name
A FICTITIOUS Business Name Statement (D.B.A.) is required if youre in business. You are required to file and publish a DBA in the local newspaper. You must renew every five (5) years. You must republish if any changes have been made to your business. If your business is in LA COUNTY, The Courier will provide the legal form, file it with the L.A. County Clerk, publish the Statement and provide you with proof of publication. Only $95.00 to publish plus a $26 county fee. Claremont Courier: 1420 N. Claremont Blvd, Suite 205B Claremont. Call Vickie 621-4761.
Gardening
GARDEN MAINTENANCE Mowing, hand pull weeding, trimming, sprinkler work and clean-ups. David: 374-1583. GARDENING SERVICE. General clean-up. Maintenance. Free estimates. Call Mr. Ho at 909-238-8115.
Aikido
Caroling
Programs for Adults and for Children. Est. 1983. Call 624-7770. perry@aiki.com www.musubidojo.org CAROLING for your Christmas event; love songs for Valentines; vocal ensembles for your special occasions throughout the year. Call: 861-7525.
Carpentry
D&G Carpentry *Cabinet Refacing*
Custom Cabinets, Entertainment Centers Fireplace Mantles, Doors, Molding and More! Free Estimates! References Available 909-262-3144 Lic# 900656
Air Conditioning/ Heating

DOUG CHAPLINE
Heating & Air Conditioning. Since 1979 - Prompt repairs, serious service. Free estimates for complete installations and equipment change outs. Competitive rates. Visa/MC accepted. Lic.# C20-383912. Call 626-3933.
ADVANCED LANDSCAPE DON DAVIES Custom Design & Installations! New, Refurbished or Repair. Sod, Drainage, Plants, Trees Concrete, Masonry, BBQs Decks, Patios, Covers, Lighting - Low Voltage, 120 Sprinkler & Drip Systems Planter or Retaining Walls D.G., Stepping Stones, Rock Fountains, Waterfalls FROM CLEAN UP TO INSTALL TO MAINTENANCE Neat, Courteous, Reliable, and Insured CALL 592-0757 Now CELL 626-428-1691 Serving Claremont Area for 30 Years St. Cont #323243 Liability-Comp. Ins. contractor
THOR MCANDREW Construction. Drywall repair & installation. Interior plaster repair. Free estimates. CA Lic# 742776. Please Call: 909816-8467. ThorDrywall.com
Girl Friday
IM HERE to help! Housekeeping, Shopping, Errands. Pet, Plant, House Sitting. Jenny Jones 909626-0027 Anytime!
Electrician
SPARKS ELECTRIC Local Electrician For All Your Electrician Needs. 626-890-8887 or 909-251-2013 Lic # 922000 TALK to an electrician, not a machine. Residential, commercial, industrial. Lic #731948. UNITED ELECTRIC 909-772-6000. ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS. Residential, commercial. Trouble shooting. Panel upgrades. Indoor, outdoor lighting. Ceiling fans. Pool and spas HVAV. Senior Dicsounts. 909-246-8917. CALL Lou! Flush lights, service changes, repair, service calls, outdoor lighting, room additions. Lic. #258436.Call: 909241-7671, 909-949-8230.
Glass & Mirrors

College Glass Inc.
Broken Glass Replacement Dual & Single Glaze Mirrors Table Tops Wardrobe Doors Shower Enclosures Sliding Glass Doors & Windows
Gardening
26 YEARS Experience! We create a customized maintenance program for your property and lifestyle needs. Sprinkler repairs & low voltage lighting. Call Alan Cantrall 9 0 9 - 9 4 4 - 1 8 5 7 . Licensed #861685 and insured. MANUELS Garden Service General clean-up. Lawn maintenance, bush trimming, general maintenance, tree trimming and removal. Low prices and free estimates. Please call 909-3913495 or 909-239-3979.
909-626-1535
Lic# 860465
Handyman
Claremont Handyman Service
All your handyman needs carpentry, lighting, painting Odd jobs welcome! Free Consultations
Contractor
KOGEMAN CONSTRUCTION
Room Additions, Kitchen/Bath Remodeling, Custom Cabinets, Residential/ Commercial. 946-8664 Lic.#B710309 ELECTRICAL, plumbing, home repairs, remodeling, painting. 18 years Claremont experience. References available. Lic. #846995. Call Orlando: 951-237-1547.
Carpet Service
ANDERSON CARPET SERVICE. Claremont resident serving Claremont since 1985. Powerful truck mounted cleaning units. Expert carpet repairs and stretching. Senior discounts. 24 hour emergency water damage service. Please Call: 621-1182. HACIENDA CARPET upholstery, tile cleaning. Since 1970. Specializing in commercial, residential. 20% discount. 909-985-3875.
ELIAS GARDENING & Landscaping.

Clean-ups. Tree trimming. Sodding. Hydro-seeding. Sprinkler installation and repairs. 10% Senior discount. Free estimates. 909-484-3419 ADVANCED LANDSCAPE DON DAVIES CUSTOM DESIGN & INSTALLATIONS Specializing in: New, Refurbished or Repair. Sod, Drainage, Plants, Trees Concrete, Masonary, BBQs Decks, Patios, Covers Lighting - Low Voltage, 120, Sprinkler & Drip Systems Planter or Retaining Walls D.G., Stepping Stones, Rock Fountains, Waterfalls FROM CLEAN UP TO INSTALL TO MAINTENANCE NEAT, COURTEOUS, RELIABLE, INSURED CALL 592-0757 Now CELL 626-428-1691 Serving Claremont Area for 30 Years St. Cont #323243 Liability-Comp. Ins.
921-6334
HANDYMAN NEW & REPAIRS INSIDE, OUTSIDE & maintenance small or large, home, garage, yard Landscaping, Plumbing, Electric Cleanup, Demo, Tractor, Haul, Painting, Staining, Stucco, Decks, Patios, Lighting, Fencing Sprinklers, Drainage, Slopes, Walls, Masonry, Concrete, Brick Rocks, and D.G ONE CALL DOES IT ALL! 909-592-0757 CELL 626-428-1691 Liability & Comp Ins. St Cont #323243 *30 Years Serving Claremont Area*
SAME DAY REPAIRS

Free in Home Evaluation for New Installations www.novellcustom.com Please call 909-398-1208 Lic. #810252 WERE LOCAL 671 W. Arrow Hwy. Claremont
ADVANCED - DON
DAVIES NEW, REFURBISH, OR REPAIR FAST, NEAT, COURTEOUS, RELIABLE. CALL NOW 909-592-0757 Serving Claremont 30 Years! St. Cont. #323243 Liability Comp. Insurance
WINSTONS
CARPET
STEVES HEATING & Air Conditioning. Serving your area for over 25 years. Repairs all makes/models. Free service call with repair. Free estimate on new units. MC/ Visa. 100% financing. Senior disc. Lic 744873. 909-985-5254
Cleaning. Commercial, residential. Experienced, reliable. Free Scotchguard and pet odor removal. Free Estimate. Senior discount. Please Call 282-0777.
Chimney Sweep
Quality Fireplace & BBQ Chimney Sweeping
Complete fireplace, woodstove installation, service & repair. Spark Arrestor supply & installation. Call 920-6600 392 N. 2nd Ave., Upland
Dance
How do You Move in the World? With Insight and Awareness? Ongoing Classes. EurythmyForAdults.com 909-626-0757
1/2 HOUR FREE with a Two Hour Minimum Residential, Commercial, Recessed Lighting, Breaker Replacement, Panel Upgrades, Ceiling Fans, Troubleshooting, Computer Circuits, Landscape Lighting, Pool & Spa Equipment Replacement. Free Estimates Sales & Service. 24 hours. References.
909-626-2242 or 909-900-8930 Lic #806149.
Antique Refinishing
KENS OLDEN Oddities.com. Taking the time to care for Courier readers complete restoration needs since 1965. Lic #100108. 909-593-1846.
Gash Chimney Sweep

Dust Free Chimney Cleaning. Repair Chimney Covers, Spark Arrestor, Masonry & Dampers. BBB. Please Call 909-467-9212
DOORS & WINDOWS
MOR ELECTRIC Co. Residential, commercial & industrial. Over 30 years experience. We do everything electrical! 24 hour Emergency service. Reasonable, reliable. Seniors discount! For free estimates please call: 989-3454, 767-0062. Lic. #400990.
HANDYMAN service. "Your small job specialist." Steve Aldridge. Day: 455-4917. Evening: 625-1795. SMALL repair jobs, fencing, gates, brick block, concrete cutting, breaking and repour. 23 years in Claremont. Paul 909-624-8572.
Natural Earth
Eco-Friendly Landscaping From the creators of The Pomona College Organic Farm. Specializing in edible and drought tolerant landscapes. Why mow when you can grow? 909-398-1235. www.naturalearth.biz Lic 919825
Bathtubs
BATHTUBS, showers, sinks and counters; state of the art reglazing. Lic.#714538. Franklin Interiors. 909-364-9898.
Fences & Gates

REDWOOD/CEDAR
Computer Lessons
GET the most out of your Mac! Group or private classes in Claremont, beginner to advanced. Computers provided. Info: www.macusersguide.com
(909) 912-5983
LICENSED and Insured. Lic #932295. Plumbing, electrical, drywall and all your general home repairs. Quality work for unbeatable prices.
DOORS and windows sold and installed. 382 N Indian Hill Blvd., Claremont. Call: 909 625-6000 or visit our website www.dpdoor.com.
or Wrought Iron Expert Repairs New Installations 909-621-5388 Lic #557151
SERVICES
Hauling
SAME DAY HAUL
Free Estimates Senior Discount! We Haul It All Charlie 909-382-1210 sameday-haulaway.com ADVANCED Clean Up Hauling Repairs. Courteous, fast, reliable. 909-599-9530 Over 20 years in area.
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Landscaping
G&A Artistic Landscape and Gardening. Concerned about sustainability? We are a local business that can help you with environmentally friendly procedures for artistically created landscapes and continued care. We specialize in California Natives, water issues and professional garden maintenance! Graciela Gonzales, Horticulturist. Please call 951-768-0349.
Organizing
Organizing Do You Have Trouble Getting Organized? Ill help with:
Closets Kitchen/Pantry Garages Kids Rooms Office and More.
Patio & Decks

ADVANCED LANDSCAPE DON DAVIES CUSTOM DESIGN & INSTALLATIONS New, Refurbished or Repair. Sod, Drainage, Plants, Trees Concrete, Masonary, BBQs Decks, Patios, Covers Lighting - Low Voltage, 120 Sprinkler & Drip Systems Planter or Retaining Walls D.G., Stepping Stones, Rock Fountains, Waterfalls FROM CLEAN UP TO INSTALL TO MAINTENANCE NEAT, COURTEOUS, RELIABLE, INSURED CALL 592-0757 Now CELL 626-428-1691 Serving Claremont Area 30 Years St. Cont #323243 Liability- Comp. Ins. pest control.
Plumbing
RENES Plumbing and AC. All types residential repairs, HVAC new installation, repairs. Prices to fit the working families budget. Lic# 454443. Insured professional service, 909-593-1175. BOB THE PLUMBER No job too small. We do it all! Small company with over 20 years of experience and small prices. We repair and install showers, tubs, water heaters, toilets, and all faucets, including kitchens and bathrooms, inside and outside. Installation and repair of all valves. We install gas lines. Expert drain cleaners! Senior Discounts. Checks and credit cards accepted. WE TRY HARDER! Call 909-985-9408 or 1888-424-9210. Lic. #536312.
Plumbing
ROBERTS Rooter & Plumbing Repairs. No job too small! Senior discounts. Low prices. Repiping specialist, rooter services. Expert toilet, tub, sink, water heater, shower repairs and replacements. 909-5799543. Lic #536312.
House Cleaning
EXPERIENCED cleaning lady will clean offices, homes, apartments. Great worker with excellent references! Free estimates. 909-618-5402. MARIO and MILLIE house cleaning. 6 years experience. Good references, rates. Free estimate 7062159, 923-5759. CHRISTIAN lady will clean homes, offices, windows. Bonded. Licensed. Excellent references. 21 years. Yolanda 621-2162. CAROUSEL Quality Cleaning. Family owned for 20 years. Licensed. Bonded. Senior rates. Trained professional services including: baseboards, ovens, windows. Fire, water damage. Hauling. Move in, out. 10% discount to Claremont College staff and faculty. Robyn 621-3929.
DANS GARDENING SERVICE Sprinklers Installed,

Repaired. Clean-up, Hauling. Sod, Seed, Planting, Lighting, Drainage. Free Written Estimates; Insured. References. Since 1977. Lic. #508671. Please Call 909-989-1515.
Lets simplify your life! Please Call Kristine 909-225-8190
Painting
LIC# 834510
Charles Landscape Design

25 years experience. Claremont Native. Drought tolerant native plants. Landscaping boulders in stock. Hand selected trees and plants. Private gardensincluding waterfalls, Koi ponds, and outdoor lighting. Excellent concrete work and stone walls. Noise conscious using the quietest mowers and hand sweeping. Irrigation maintenance and repair. Residential/Commercial. Quality work at reasonble prices. Free Estimates. Lic.#541469. 909-622-7994. ACE SEVIER Painting Interior/Exterior. BONDED and INSURED. Many references. Claremont resident. 35 years experience. Lic. #315050. Please Call: 624-5080, 596-4095 PROTECT YOUR WOOD! Exterior Painting Specialists experts in preparation and painting of: Fascias, doors, window trim, gates & fences. C.F. Privett 909-621-5388 Lic# 557151 SUNSET GARDENS LANDSCAPING. Lic# 373833. John Cook. Family owned. Design and installation. Irrigation specialist. Sprinkler repair. Gardening service. Drought tolerant plants, rockscapes, naturescapes, hardscapes. Stone masonry, patio covers. Free Estimates. 909-231-8305 D&D Custom Painting. Bonded. Lic. #423346. Residential, commercial. Interior or exterior. Free estimates. 909-982-8024.
STEVE LOPEZ PAINTING Extensive preparation. Indoor, outdoor, cabinets. Offering Odorless green solution. 33-year master. Lic#542552. 909-989-9786.
Pet Services
EXCEL PLUMBING
Family Owned & Operated 30+ Years Experience. Expert Plumbing Repairs & Drain Cleaning. Water Heaters, Faucets, Sinks, Toilets, Disposals, Under Slab Lead Detection, Sewer Video Inspection. Licensed, Bonded & Insured. Lic. #673558. 909-945-1995 909-945-1995
$59 Kitchen Sink Drain with proper access. $79 Main Sewer Drain with proper access. All Plumbing Repairs Drain Cleaning, Slab leaks Gas Line Repairs and Installs Repipes, Toilet Installs Water Heater Repairs and Install. Tankless Water Heater Repairs and Installs. Sewer Drain Cleaning Repairs and Install. 909-946-1112 877-933-1112
Quilting
QUILTS for sale. Handmade and hand-appliqud. Variety of sizes including lap to queen. Please call 626-3218.
Charles Jahant
Please Call 909-921-1901.
Insulation
WALL insulation, Green Fiber. Reasonable pricing. 10% senior discount. 909-230-1988. Patching included in price.
CLAREMONT PET & House Sitting. Serving the Village area within one mile radius. Experienced with references. Licenced & bonded. claremontpets.com 909-638-8295.
Rain Gutters
INLAND Empire Rain Gutters and Down Spouts. We clean, repair, install. Reasonable. Discounts. 909-246-4049, 909-881-7476.
Irrigation
SPRINKLER SYSTEMS Installation. Expert repairs! C.F. Privett. Lic# 557151. 909-621-5388. ADVANCED DON DAVIES NEW, REFURBISH, OR REPAIR SPRINKLER & DRIP SYSTEMS FAST, NEAT, COURTEOUS, & RELIABLE. CALL 909-592-0757 NOW! SAME DAY SERVICE CELL 626-428-1691
Plumbing, Heating & A/C
Lauries Ark Pet & House Sitting

Y Daily in home pet & plant care Y Specialty Medical Care
(shots, IVs, feeding tubes, etc.)
FREE SERVICE CALL! FREE ESTIMATES!

Drains cleaned from $59 Main sewers cleaned from $89 GO Green with a new Noritz Tankless Water heater. TOTO toilets installed $430 after rebate 1.28 gallon flush. Exclusive root removal with NO digging sewer technology. Call for details. Take advantage of our money saving maintenance programs. Well beat any licensed contractors price. Complete plumbing repairs and drain cleaning. Take advantage of new tax credit and rebates today. Call for details! Serving Claremont for over 20 years! Family owned and operated. Fully licensed insured and bonded. Lic #686729. Mention this ad and receive a coupon for $25 off your next service.
Roofing
CUSTOM CONSTRUCTION
REROOF SPECIALIST All types of Roofing, Reroofing, New Roofs, Repairs. Lic# 630203 Mark 946-2924 Cell 996-2981 Gorden Perry Roofing Reroofing, repairs of all types. Free estimates. Quality work. Lic #C39588976. 909-944-3884. DOMINICS Roofing. Residential roofing and repairs. Free estimates. Call Dominic 909-484-4887 or 951-212-9384. Lic# 732789.
Learn Japanese
PAINTING by West Coast. "Exterior painting specialist." Interior, exterior, residential, commercial. Also, Faux finishes, specialty coatings. Holiday specials! 909-899-2291. Contractors License #686377. COLLINS PAINTING & Construction Company, LLC Interior, exterior. Residential and commercial. Contractors Lic.#384597. 985-8484.
Y Walks, feeding, cat care Y Including birds, reptiles & horses Licensed & Bonded 15 years experience with references 909-753-5264
Piano Lessons
MTAC teacher in Claremont. BA, MA. Over 25 years experience. I hold Certificate of Merit in my home. 447-4663.
Landscaping
PAT GONZALES Design & install specializing in drought tolerant landscaping, drip systems, lighting. Artistic solutions for the future. Over 35 yrs experience. Call: 225-8855, 9825965. Lic # 585007. GREENWOOD LANDSCAPING Co. Landscaping contractor for complete landscaping irrigation drainage designing gardening. Lic. #520496. 909-621-7770.
TAUGHT by Sumi Ohtani at Claremont Forum in the new Packing House. CHILDREN: Monday, 3:45 - 4:45 pm, Tuesday (Beginner), 4:305:30 pm. TEEN/ADULT: Monday, 7 - 8:30 pm., Wednesday (Beginners) 7 - 8:30 p.m. 909- 6263066. Tutoring available. www.claremontforum.org
Piano Tuning
HAVE YOUR PIANO professionally tuned and cleaned. Call Keith at PIANO FORTE 909-625-1897 for prompt, courteous service.
Steves Plumbing.
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TOM DAY Tree Service. Fine pruning of all trees since 1974. Free estimate. 629-6960.
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JOHNNYS TREE SERVICE Weed Abatement, and Land Clearing, Disking and Mowing, Tree Trimming & Demolition. Certified Arborist. Please call 909-946-1123 or 951-522-0992. Lic #270275. ADVANCED DON DAVIES FAST, NEAT, COURTEOUS, RELIABLE CALL 909-592-0757 NOW Same day service 626-428-1691 TIRED OF DEALING with weed problems on your lot or field? Help control the problem in an environmentally safe manner. To receive loads of quality wood chips. Please Call 909-214-6773. Tom Day Tree Service.
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EMPIRE WINDOW Cleaning. Over 4000 repeat customers. Serving Claremont/Upland Since 1984. Free Estimate. 100% guaranteed. Track cleaning and pressure washing available. Please Call (909) 920-0606 $10 off with this ad! NACHOS WINDOW CLEANING. For window washing call Nacho 909-816-2435. Free estimates, satisfaction guaranteed. Resident of Claremont. SUNLIGHT Unlimited. Window and solar panel cleaning team. Home, commercial, industrial park. Michael Keenan. 909-753-9832.
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acienda Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning is a family owned business that has been serving the Inland Empire since 1970. Grover and Rosalie Helvie, the proud owners of Hacienda Carpet, take pride in their personal and dependable service. Since the company is family owned, Mr. Helvie is the proud and friendly face that all customers will see, whether for a consultation or cleaning. Since the 1970s, the Helvies have extended their business beyond carpet cleaning to include cleaning of upholstery and tile, as well as specialty items such as Oriental and decorative area rugs. Rosalie emphasizes that using a 1300 psi vacuum, rather than renting a commercial cleaning vacuum, will ensure the carpet and padding are deeply cleaned, while preventing stickiness and residual dirt from resurfacing. For a truly refreshing carpet service, please visit the Hacienda Carpet ad in our Service Directory.
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New This Week at The Ivy House: AN ESTATE TO ENHANCE YOUR ENGLISH STYLE
A Nice English Mahogany Bookcase with Glass Doors, Two Burl Wood Bachelor Chests, a Handsome Oak Blanket Trunk, Two Walnut Plant Stands, a Pair of Sweet Victorian Ebony Chairs, an Attractive English Settee and Several Italian Import Sideboards Purchased in London. This Estate Also Brings a Collection of English Pine Cabinets, Chests and Casual Wall Display Pieces. Our Estate Sale Continues Daily.
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920 EMERSON PL., CLAREMONT
North Claremont, 5 bedroom, single story ranch home. Great end of cul-desac location on approximately 1/3 acre! Newer central heat/AC and roof. Original hardwood floors, new laminate flooring in kitchen and entry, indoor laundry. Approx. 2700 sq. ft. of living space. Massive back yard with fruit trees and space to add a pool. Needs some TLC. Priced to sell at $499,500 (E920)
764 VALPARAISO, CLAREMONT

Classic mid-century post and beam sits in the Claraboya hills of north Claremont. 3 bedrooms plus office, 3.5 bathrooms. Family room leads to covered patio, fireplace, formal dining room, kitchen with breakfast nook, enclosed atrium. 1 room can be used as guest quarters which is attached to main house, private bath and outside entry. Upgrades include-Pella dual paned windows and sliders, newer solar system. $620,000. (V764)
1697 Shenandoah Dr., Claremont
(909) 625-6754 (909) 973-5582

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Wheeler Steffen Real Estate, Inc.

An independently owned and operated member of The Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc.
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OPENHOUSESUN. NOV. 21ST1:30 - 4PM 2724 Monticello Rd, Claremont North of Baseline, located near Thompson Creek. Single story home built in 1977 in Rosemount Estates. Features 4 large bedrooms/ 2 bathrooms with approx. 2,300 sq. ft. Spacious living room/dining area combo with fireplace. Large family room w/ fireplace and vaulted ceilings. Kitchen with breakfast nook. Individual laundry room. 2 car garage. Lot size 9,514 sq. ft. List Price $565,000. (M2724)
Charming single story, 3 bedroom, 1 3/4 baths home in the Claremont Club area. Approximately 2172. sq. ft. on an extra large 13,456 sq. ft. tree-shaded lot. Double door entry opens to step-down living room with fireplace. Family room with fireplace and sliding glass door opens to large deck and rear yard. Close to school and park. $499,000. (S1697) 1374 TULANE ROAD, CLAREMONT 4 bedroom, one-story, custom-built home in popular "Towne Ranch." Recently remodeled with granite counters, French doors, dual-pane windows. Master suite with sitting area and walk-in closet. Game/family room, hardwood floors and sparkling pool. $898,000. (T1374)
126 Bloom Dr., Claremont

Great 2 story home built in 1992 situated in PUD. Large living room w/ fireplace. Formal dining area. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Approx. 1648 sq. ft. Kitchen w/ breakfast bar. Light, bright family room. Master bedroom suite. Fresh paint. 2 car attached garage. List price $400,000. (B126)
620 Wellesley Dr., Claremont

Great Towne Ranch location featuring 4 bedrooms, and 4 baths in over 2200 square feet. Sparkling pool with outdoor fireplace and covered cabana. Hardwood and tile floors, remodeled kitchen and bath, granite counters and dual pane windows. $699,000. (W620)
Time of harvest Time of good living Time of remembrance Time of Thanksgiving...
Carol Curtis, Broker

Sales Associates: John Baldwin, Maureen Mills, Nancy & Bob Schreiber, Patricia Simmons, Corinna Soiles, Carol Wiese
Continuing the family tradition in the Claremont Village since 1947
107 N. Harvard, Claremont CA 91711
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1752 Orangewood Avenue, Upland $615,000

PRESTIGIOUS NORTH UPLAND JM PETERS HOME. Absolutely gorgeous property in coveted neighborhood above 16th. Boasts 4 bedrooms & 3 baths (1 bedroom & 1 bath downstairs), approx. 2,706 sqft. Formal double door entry leads to formal living room with fireplace and adjacent dining room. Family room with second fireplace. Gourmet kitchen with center isle and dramatic view windows to rear yard. Luxurious master suite with lavish bath and 3 closets. Numerous quality upgrades inside and out! Sweeping staircase, smooth texture ceilings, wood floors, upgraded carpeting, plantation shutters, etc. Laundry hook-ups both inside and also in garage. 3-car attached garage. Nearly 1/4 acre lot with beautiful landscape. Homes in this upscale tree-lined neighborhood seldom become available for sale! www.GeoffHamill.com 909.621.0500. (O1752)
960 Peninsula Avenue, Claremont $750,000 PRESTIGIOUS BLAISDELL RANCH HOME.

Coveted Northeast Claremont estate home area near the Claremont foothills, Wilderness Park with hillside trails, Padua Sports Park, and private community Blaisdell Ranch Preserve. Sited on over 1/2 acre park-like grounds on sweeping corner lot. Great open floor plan exudes warmth and comfort, featuring 4 bedrooms & 3 full baths with one bedroom and bath downstairs. Formal Living room with vaulted ceiling and stone fireplace, adjacent formal Dining room, plus Family room with additional stone fireplace. Cheerful Kitchen with island and eating area. Spacious rear yard boasts privacy, patio areas, block wall fencing plus fantastic heated Pool and Spa. www.GeoffHamill.com 909.621.0500. (P960)
NORTHEAST CLAREMONT HOME NEAR FOOTHILLS. $538,000 Prime locale near foothills, trails, & wilderness park. Coveted Condit Elementary School District. 3 bedrooms & 2 baths, approx. 2,000 sqft. Formal living room with fireplace, Dining room area. Kitchen opens to family room with vaulted ceiling and refreshment center. Central air & heat. 3-car attached garage. Nearly 1/3 acre sprawling lot boasts fruit trees, grassy yard areas, and mountain views. www.GeoffHamill.com 909.621.0500. (K2524)
CUSTOMIZED NORTH CLAREMONT CUL-DE-SAC. $538,500

Gorgeous renovated home in prime neighborhood. Super 1-story floor plan approx. 2,537 sqft. features 4 bedrooms and 3 baths. Gourmet remodeled Kitchen with island, formal Living room with marble fireplace, formal Dining room with brick fireplace, Family room with stone fireplace. Enjoy extensive oak hardwood floors, smooth and artistic ceilings, and french doors. Central air & heat plus attic fan. Abundant storage throughout! Newer 7year old roof. 2-gar garage with direct access plus bonus room (not included in sqft.). Expansive back yard over 1/4 acre offers privacy, pool, hot tub, fruit trees, covered patio areas, and block wall fencing. www.GeoffHamill.com 909.621.0500. (B1254)
NEWPRICE!
Please Note
SOUGHT AFTER NORTH CLAREMONT ABOVE FOOTHILL! $400,000
Ranch-style home quality built by Lewis Homes. Great curb appeal with circular driveway. Approx. 1,800 sqft with 4 bedrooms (or 3 bedrooms + Office) & 2 baths. Formal Living room with brick fireplace plus Dining room area. Kitchen opens to eating area. Spacious indoor laundry room. Extensive oak hardwood floors and dual pane windows. Attached 2-car garage plus potential RV parking. Charming separate Studio approx. 275 sqft. in backyard. Nearly 1/4 acre lot with fruit and shade trees. Desirable Sumner area near elementary school, park, and shopping. Fast escrow Ok! www.GeoffHamill.com 909.621.0500. (B1141)
PROMINENT ARCHITECTURAL OLD CLAREMONT VILLAGE ESTATE. Presiding on 3 prime city lots on over 1/2 acre, this magnificent Monterey Revival style home enjoys numerous original embellishments plus recent upgrades inside and out! Nearly 5,000 sqft with recent nearly 1,000 sqft Great room addition! Originally custom built circa 1928 by Clarence Stover for the A.G. McKenna family (of the now "Claremont McKenna College"), designed by the firm of Marston and Maybury of Pasadena. The home features a formal entry hall, grand scale rooms, high ceilings, crown moldings, gleaming hardwood floors, multi-light windows and doors, elevator, balcony, and a full basement. Recent improvements include a newer gourmet kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances, newer master bath and powder bath, newer copper plumbing, newer shake roof, etc. 3-car garage plus ample driveway parking. Over a 1/2 acre of lush grounds professionally landscaped. GeoffHamill.com 909.621.0500. (E508)
CLAREMONT LOCALE. $495,000

Desirable Chaparral school district near school, park, & shopping. Quality built by Lewis Homes, this immaculate 1-story, approx. 2,135sqft, 4-bedroom home sits on over a quarter acre cul-de-sac lot. Shows bright and airy with light, neutral decor. Extensive wood plantation shutters. Formal entry leads to formal living room and adjacent formal dining room. Kitchen with view window to back yard opens to dining area and family room with vaulted beamed ceiling and fireplace. Tile roof. Indoor laundry room, 3-car garage. Grounds feature extensive patio areas, custom bird aviary, plus grassy yard. www.GeoffHamill.com 909.621.0500. (L851)
I have motivated and qualified buyers looking for a Claremont home Please call today for a complimentary market analysis of your property. Thank you!
For more information, photos and virtual tours, please visit www.GeoffHamill.com or call 909.621.0500
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LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION Claraboya Corner Lot Condo Seldom on the market. Must sell. Large two bedrooms and family room. Magnificent View. Cherry wood floors and granite counters.....Please call for your special showing........$437,000.
6 bedrooms, plus library & game room, 6 baths, apprx. 4807 sq. ft.
Dramatic foyer opens to bright, open floor plan w/high ceilings, an abundance of windows, cherry hardwood flooring, 4 fireplaces, spiral staircase & views of the rolling hillside. Kitchen/family room has granite counters, 2 islands & new stainless appliances. Sumptuous master suite has huge dressing area & retreat. Beautifully landscaped half acre lot offers circular drive + gated motor court, 2 covered OFFERED BY THE GUSHUE FAMILY, REALTORS patios, BBQ Island, fountain, waterfall, DAVID, KATHRYN, DANIEL & JANET GUSHUE Koi pond,3 car garage. NO APPOINTMENT 909-483-8015 NEEDEDJUST STOP BY!
JOLI GORDIEN & AILEEN GORDIEN

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1876 Morgan Avenue, Claremont CA 91711
EXPERIENCE MATTERS...
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Your Local Real Estate Resource
CALIFORNIA LIVING
You can live a relaxed, upscale lifestyle in The Hacienda designed by award winning architectural firm JZMK Partners. The central design theme are arches present throughout this Spanish Colonial masterpiece including arches to infinity. Enjoy the comfort of a dramatic music room, the relaxed vibe of the game room, and a home theater with three-tiered seating. Other luxuries include an elevator, guest suite casita and entertainment/pool pavilion offering a bar and bath. Call for your private tour of this Padua Estatea private enclave of three custom homes in NE Claremont. $3,195,000. 1-800532-9172 x2070. (S1039)
EXQUISITE CLAREMONT ESTATE

Your perfect place to call home is this gorgeous masterpiece with new upgrades, decorator appointments and mastercrafted architectural detailing. Entertaining is a joy in the spacious kitchen sporting granite counter, center island and professional grade stainless steel appliances. Guests will mingle in the luxurious yet cozy family room and around the custom pool and patio area in the irresistible backyard... $1,395,000. 1800-532-9172 x2017. (G3332)
ENTERTAINERS DREAM
Make the most for your lifestyle when you own this sprawling home nestled in the foothills. Hear the mingling of guests in the spectacular living spaces including huge bonus room with wood ceiling treatment and custom wet bar. Entertain family and friends in the gorgeous backyard with sparkling pool and spa. This home has everything you need. Call today for your private tour. $569,900. 1-800-5329172 x2011. (W691)
GRISWOLDS GATED COMMUNITY

Theres simply no comparison to this gorgeous home situated in its highly coveted community where home rarely come available on the market. Beautifully updated and upgraded with gleaming hardwood flooring and decorator tile. Kitchen is chefs delight with antique finished cabinets and granite counters. Enjoy Southern California living at its finest. $524,900. 1-800-532-9172 x2024. (W445)
CLAREMONT SCHOOLS
You've never seen anything like this home nestled in the foothills. This prestigious address reflects your successful position where you will enjoy timeless architecture that has been artfully designed for the discriminating buyer. Enjoy spacious entertaining spaces, chef's kitchen and lush, colorful landscaping. Call to see this impeccable home and start reaping the benefits today. $533,500. 1-800-532-9172 X2014. (G4751)
REFLECT YOUR SUCCESS

You deserve a home that mirrors your accomplishments. Find it in this north Claremont beauty showcasing upgraded flooring, updated kitchen with granite and stainless steel appliances, and gorgeous landscaping. Relax at the end of the day by the fireplace in the master retreat or the slate fireplace in the living room. $547,000. 1-800-532-9172 x204. (M687)
VILLAGE WEST
CLAREMONT FAMILY HOME
MASTERPIECE
This amazing residence designed to be like a model home has everything you need to live in luxury. Experience the grandeur of the marble flooring, soaring ceilings and designer decor. Relax and unwind by the fireplace in the fabulous master retreat. The splendor continues outdoors in the professionally landscaped yards. $1,100,000. 1800-532-9172 x2025. (S2218)
BREATHTAKING VIEWS
Custom built masterpiece high in the foothills. Beveled glass doors welcome you into the opulence of travertine flooring and walls of windows capturing city light and valley views that go on forever. Hand carved corbels, imported granite, distressed wood flooring and one-ofa-kind craftsmanship cabinetry. The backyard features custom rock pool and spa, built in BBQ and fire pit set amidst a background of privacy in the San Antonio foothills. $1,395,000. 1-800-532-9172 x2053. (T37)
This magnificent tri-level has all the luxury Create a lifetime of memories in this 5 bedappointments for todays living and is lo- room 3 bath home featuring 2 master cated in the heart of Claremont. Notice suites. Wonderful spaces to relax and untasteful dcor and a serene atmosphere wind after a long day include the living throughout. Minutes to the Colleges and room, sunroom and cheery kitchen. Large convenient to shopping and dining by yard features mature fruit trees and maniwalking from your front door. $409,900. 1- cured lawn in a private setting. $535,000. 1800-532-9172. (D1699) 800-532-9172. (M623)
If you or someone you know are struggling with your mortgage don't wait until it is too late. There are options and solutions for you. Call me today!

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