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COURIER photo/Steven Felschundneff Some of the participants in the Claremont School of Theatre Arts include, from left, Johan Evans, Dylan Dillard, Riley Evans, Olivia Parker (director), David Cumpston, Seth Johnson, Katherine Arboleda, Kelly McGarry, Sophie Willard-Van Sistine and Greg McGoon (assistant director).
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proposed 50-foot live/ work building in Village West is back for final approval Tuesday, July 24.
The Claremont City Council will review the proposed project, set to take over the now vacant Rich Product building on the corner of Oberlin Avenue and First Street. The 4story structure with internal parking garage and adjacent 30-foot building gained unanimous approval from the planning commission late last month. Tentatively titled The Village Lofts, the project is geared at fitting the urban environment called for in the Village West expansion plan. The 1.66-acre parcel includes retail and live/work spaces on the first 2 floors, with residential apartments on the 2 floors above and a rooftop pool. A restaurant is proposed for the corner space on the first floor. A parking garage with 140 spaces will also be included, 61 of which will be reserved for residents of the building. The adjacent 30foot structure will contain 5 two-story live/work spaces, similar to those in The Packing House. Despite the developments initial approval by the commission, many residents came forward in opposition. Reasons cited include increased traffic as well as the buildings height and zoning, both of which are not in compli-
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ance with city code. The city is proposing that code changes be made to accommodate the project. The council will review a proposal to change the maximum height of buildings typically allowed in the citys commercial mixed-use zones. The developments design exceeds the 3 story or 40-foot maximum. An additional 10 feet was added to accommodate the last level of the buildings design, according to Chris Veirs, senior planner for the city. The zone change is proposed given that it is the last parcel available for development in Village West. Planning commissioners lent their approval to both changes as well as to the project as a whole. This is an attempt to make a viable city reemerge in a time when densities are increasing, said Commissioner Martin McLeod. We are trying to manage those densities intelligently, and the flexibility that this project is proposing is wonderful. The council will review a proposed MultiFamily Rental Housing Ordinance, calling for an annual review of such facilities to ensure proper maintenance and code enforcement. The city hopes the review will help reduce crime rates sometimes associated with such complexes. A request to award the contract for the new parking meters at the Claremont Hills Wilderness Park will also be examined.
GOVERNING OURSELVES
Agendas for city meetings are available at www.ci.claremont.ca.us Monday, July 23 Sustainability Committee Citrus Room, City Hall, 4 p.m. Tree Committee Community Services Department 1616 Monte Vista Ave., 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 24 City Council Council Chamber, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 25 Committee On Aging Retreat Claremont University Consortium 101 S. Mills Ave., 3 p.m. Architectural Commission Council Chamber, 7 p.m. The regular meeting of the Claremont City Council begins at 6:30 p.m. at the City Council Chamber, 225 W. Second St. The full agenda is available at www.ci.claremont.ca.us.
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ast month, the California State Legislature suspended a Brown Act mandate requiring local governments to post public meeting agendas 72 hours before a meeting. However, the suspension of the Brown Act requirement will not affect the way Claremont conducts business, according to Mayor Larry Schroeder.
Claremont City Council and Commission agendas will still be available to the public despite a recent standstill within the Brown Act. The city council believes in the publics right to access information regarding city business and participate in the legislative process, Mr. Schroeder said. We will continue in this tradition. This isnt the first time the mandate has been suspended. It has happened twice since 1986 with little consequence to local government procedure, according to a recent article published by Californians Aware. They knew the public would notice and react heat-
edly andthe procedural routines have been so woven into how meetings are prepared and documented that bureaucratic inertia guarantees their continuity, the article states. Even though the law BROWN might not hold public officials acACT countable for no longer posting agendas or providing adequate descriptions of items on them, angry voters would hold them accountable, and political exposure has always been a far more powerful motivator of Brown Act compliance than legal exposure. The mandate suspension stems from an issue of burdensome reimbursement costs to the state for the printing of city agendas. In previous years, local governments have been compensated for agenda printing costs. However, the loose format of reimbursement forms caused issues. The total claims have accumulated at the rate of more than $20 million per year, with about $63 million due and payable to non-education agencies alone by 2012, according to the Legislative Analysts Office, as published by Californians Aware. Because of the accumulated costs, the state decided
to forego any plan to pay this amount, as outlined in recent state budget action. As a result of this decision, the Brown Act cannot be enforced by court action because the mandate to comply has been switched off by operation of constitutional law. A constitutional amendment was introduced by Senator Leland Yee (D-San Francisco/San Mateo) in January 2011 to make the posting of agendas able to be upheld in court regardless of mandate suspensions. Though the proposal received bipartisan support, the amendment was suspended in the Assembly Appropriations Committee in August because of its impact on the state estimated at $50,000 or more. If not removed from the file soon, the bill will die. To find out more about what can be done, visit www.calaware.wordpress.com. Despite the outcome, Claremont will continue to make agendas available to the public and post video of its city council meetings on the citys website. Reimbursement costs have never been the impetus for our compliance, Mr. Schroeder said.
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townhomes. The final design of the project is not yet complete. The developer is refining the proposal to address environmental impacts, planning standards and design concerns. The Planning Commission will review the proposed uses and conceptual plans and provide initial direction to the applicant regarding the project. When the formal project plans are submitted to the city, environmental review and future public hearings before the Architectural Commission, Traffic and Transportation Commission, Planning Commission and the City Council will be conducted.
cerns about the aeshetic value of a proposed solid wall on Indian Hill Boulevard, and questions about future parking on Vista Drive in the inlet just north of the proposed development. Representatives from the Olson Company reportedly received a lot of good comments from both the neighbors and the commissioners on how to proceed with the project. Olson representatives assured the neighbors that the project was only in the very preliminary stages and that the group would be scheduling several neighborhood meetings to receive additional input as the project moves forward.
hile cities throughout the state are scrambling to make last-minute obligation payments resulting from the passage of Assembly Bill 1484, the city of Claremont has already mailed off its check to the state of California.
AB 1484, signed by Governor Jerry Brown late last month, aims to set further restrictions on local governments through the collection of unused redevelopment money. The Los Angeles Auditor-Controller recently sent out collection letters to cities throughout the county, with payments due by July 12. Late fees for nonpayment run $10,000 per day. Claremont received its bill, totaling $949,498, on July 9, according to a city news release. This amount represented the repayment of the $1.67 million received from the county in December 2011 and January 2012, less the $720,151 in approved enforceable obligations for January through June 2012. As the outcry set in and agencies struggled to find the resources, the city of Claremont had its bill paid in full.
We prepared for this, said Claremonts Director of Finance Adam Pirrie. We have had the funds in an account, ready to go back to the county. Governor Jerry Brown approved 2 assembly bills last June calling for the immediate suspension of the RDA redevelopment agencys power with the exception of existing contractual obligations. In late 2011, the Supreme Court issued a hold on AB26which would eliminate redevelopment agenciesin order to determine if the bill was constitutional. AB26 was questioned because of a possible violation of measures put in place to prevent the state from raiding local funds. During this hold, the state was required to continue its normal practice of sending funds to municipalities for redevelopment. In December, the Supreme Court ruled that AB26 was indeed constitutional, thus ending the hold and in February cities throughout southern California were forced to close down redevelopment operations. The state is now asking for the money divvied out during the hold to be returned. In anticipation of this request, the city of Claremont prepared by scaling back on any expenditures unrelated to its redevelopment obligation payments, except for
those required, like bond repayment. moving administrative costs previously funded through the RDA to the General Fund, according to Mr. Pirrie. The state has looked to redevelopment to balance its budget in the past, and we have prepared for continued raids on redevelopment funds by shifting costs away knowing redevelopment funds could go away, he said. Its crippled some cities, but were fortunate. Cities that are unable to pay the bill by July 12 will run the risk of having their sales tax payments suspended by the Board of Equalization, effective July 18. Further, AB 1484 gives the Department of Finance the right to impose $10,000-per-day fines for late payments, according to the League of California Cities (LCC), an organization that deems the bill unconstitutional. The California Constitution mandates that the state may not take or redistribute taxes collected by cities when the funds are budgeted for city use. The LCC deems that AB 1484 does just that. Additionally, the LCC maintains that reallocating city property taxes to fund school districts as Governor Brown has stated will be doneis not permitted without a twothirds vote as required by the state Constitution.
The collection of funds by the state also includes real property owned by the nowdefunct redevelopment agencies, which for Claremont includes a piece of property located behind the Richard Hibbard Auto Dealership. Eventually [the property] will be sold, and we need authority and direction from the oversight board on how they want us to dispose of the property, Mr. Pirrie explained. Although well-prepared, city staff has found the dismantling of the redevelopment agency to be a complicated process. The legislature comes up with a bill thats confusing and we dont get any direction from the state or the county on how to deal with it, Mr. Pirrie said. The last 6 months have been a real headache and continuing to comply with AB 26 will likely present more challenges as we complete the wind down of the redevelopment agency. The citys press release states that sufficient funds remain to continue to make payments on the former redevelopment agencys future obligations.
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EDUCATION
that they have strived for 4 years to complete a thorough course of high school study. For a student struggling with a significant impairment, getting through classes alone requires a momentous effort. Most students with disabilities work harder than the average student, just in everyday functions, notes Erin, a college psychology major with cerebral palsy and hydrocephalus in her blog, which she has titled Healthy, Unwealthy and Becoming Wise. With this in mind, high schools across the country are required to provide testing accommodations or modifications for disabled students who have an individual education plan (IEP). This includes the CAHSEE along with various other assessments. An accommodation might including administering the CAHSEE in a smaller group of students, or allotting more time for a student to complete the test than was given to the general student population. For other students, more help is required. Their IEP team works together to come up with appropriate modifications, which might include allowing a student to use a calculator for the math section of the CAHSEE. Students may need to have the English Language aspect of the test read aloud, or communicated through
laremont High School has an exemplary graduation rate, says Bonnie Bell, assistant superintendent of educational services for the local school district.
The number of CHS students graduating with a regular diploma, 99.9 percent, extends to those with disabilities, Ms. Bell notes. The fact that virtually every student graduates is particularly impressive because, since 2005-2006, there has been an additional academic hurtle for those aiming for a diploma. Its called the California High School Exit Exam or the CAHSEE, and was created by the California Department of Education to improve the academic performance of high school students in the state. Teens get their first shot at taking the test their sophomore year. If they fail to pass one or both of the 2 test sections, they get up to 8 further test opportunities before the end of their senior year. For some students with physical or learning disabilities, passing the CAHSEE exam can be a challenge. And yet, most people would agree that this subgroup of the population shiould be awarded a diploma given
manually-coded English or sign language, Ms. Bell explained. When a student passes the exit exam with modifications, state regulations require their school district board of education to authorize a waiver for the CAHSEE. The students then are granted a diploma. At the July 12 meeting of the Claremont Unified School District board, members voted to authorize CAHSEE waivers for 8 CHS students. Its pretty routine, Ms. Bell noted. Weve done the waiver every year since the CAHSEE has been in place. The Department of Education had hoped to provide a modified version of the CAHSEE by the 2009-2010 school year, aimed at making the exam more accessible for disabled students. The exemption was put in place because it never happened, Ms. Bell said. The school board didnt pipe in Pomp and Circumstancethe traditional musical send-off for high school graduatesas they OKd the waivers. Nonetheless, their actions ensured a local group of hardworking students will receive a hard-won diploma.
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n keeping with the Kindergarten Readiness Act of 2012, the Claremont Unified School District will offer a transitional kindergarten class this fall. Transitional kindergarten is the first year of a 2-year kindergarten program that employs a modified kindergarten curriculum that is age and developmentally appropriate, according to the California Department of Education. Its being phased in slowly. This year, transitional kindergarten must be available to children who have their fifth birthdays between November 2 and December 2. In the 2013-14 school year, the program will be expanded to include kids who turn 5 between October 2 and December 2. The following year, transitional
kindergarten will cover all children who turn 5 between September 2 and December 2. The purpose of transitional kindergarten is to provide youngsters with an early foundation for school success. So far, the families of about 4 children born between November 2 and December 2 have expressed an interest in the local transitional kindergarten program. CUSD staff encourages anyone else with children of the qualifying age who is interested to contact the district. The district has not yet determined what school site will host the transitional kindergarten program, which is expected to grow as the qualifying age expands and as people learn about the program, according to Mike
Bateman, CUSD assistant superintendent. The district is currently discussing whether there will be a separate transitional kindergarten class, or whether children in this category will be grouped with other kindergartners. Its all in the planning stage, Mr. Bateman said. Well know more in the beginning of August when we see what the numbers look like and who is still interested. For more information on transitional kindergarten, call 398-0609, ext.75002
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POLICE BLOTTER
Sunday, July 15 A resident in the 3000 block of Swarthmore Court was able to think quickly under pressure and prevent a crime early Sunday evening. After hearing a knock at the door, the resident peered out the window to see an 18-yearold female in the driveway and 3 men getting out of a gray 4-door and making their way toward the side gate. The resident acted quickly, banging on a window near the side gate. When the men saw the resident, they ran back to the car and sped off. The men and woman were described as being African American and around 18 years old. Monday, July 16 A midnight meal earned 2 Claremont diners jail time on Monday. The men feasted on T-bone steak and filet mignon at Norms, racking up a bill of $25.63, which they refused to pay. One of the men left the restaurant, arousing the suspicion of management, who stopped the second man before he was able to dine-and-ditch, as well. Police arrested Gregory Switzer, 32, before later arresting David Merritt, 34, in the Village. The District Attorney has decided to file burglary charges against both men. **** An Indian Hill family took a substantial financial blow after a break-in Monday afternoon. Sometime between 12:35 p.m. and 4 p.m., the burglar entered the home in the 2000 block of North Indian Hill Boulevard by breaking a pane of glass on a rear door with an unknown tool and unlocking the door. The thief took a computer, cash and jewelry valued at $15,000. **** Claremont is not Ontario, a confused 42-year-old man discovered Monday night. Police were driving down Indian Hill when they spotted Jude Barron leaning against a light pole at the intersection of Indian Hill and Foothill Boulevards. Mr. Barron said that he had been drinking bourbon in San Dimas and was trying to walk home to Ontario. When asked where he was currently, Mr. Barron insisted that he was already in Ontario. Mr. Barron was arrested and held until he sobered up. **** A young man sneaking into a seem-
t any given time, the 32 students of the Claremont School of Theatre Arts can be found laughing, dancing, improvising and generally having a blast. And if you could harness the energy of these fledgling thespians, ranging from sixth to ninth grade and headquartered at Pomona College, you could power a small city.
Instead, their high spirits are being channeled into Mary Fengar Gails Tales of the Windship, a play theyll perform at the colleges Allen Theater from July 26-29. The Claremont School of Theatre Arts (CSTA) has provided a safe and sacred place for creativity since it was founded in 1994 by Curtain Raisers of the Claremont Colleges and Pomona Colleges Department of Theatre and Dance. The 5-week summer program aims to expose young minds to the wonderful world of theater, teaching them problem-solving skills, sparking imaginations and nurturing creativity. Participants take classes in acting, movement, improvisation and costuming from 1 to 3:45 p.m. After a quick snack break, they head to the cool, black-painted and black-curtained theater to rehearse. I think its the best program for children that there is, as far as theater goes. Period. Its brilliant, said CSTA artistic director Olivia Parker. Ms. Parker, who teaches theater at San Bernardino High School, is not just speaking from a professional perspective. Her mother, an active Curtain Raiser, was one of the founders of CSTA, so she attended the programs inaugural session at age 11. Between her experiences with CSTA and her time in Krista Elhais theater classes at Claremont High School, Ms. Parker became hooked on acting. I think its really neat to be able to be comfortable on stage pretending to be someone else. Its kind of like Halloween every dayI always liked that, Ms. Parker
Katherine Arboleda and Dylan Dillard rehearse a scene from the play Tales of the Windship at the Claremont School of Theatre Arts in Pomona College. The afternoon workshop for young people provides an opportunity to work with theater professionals in a repertory style setting.
said. Even if youre just watching theater, its fun to sit and forget about everything else for a little bit and get involved with something artistic in front of you. The spirit of theatrical escape is epitomized by 13year-old Kelly McGarry, who plays one of 4 Whiffinpuffs, sprite-like characters who narrate the 7 sketches that make up Tales of the Windship. Of her characters personality, which is that of a ditzy airhead, she jokes, I can do it easily. Kelly, a previously homeschooled Claremonter who will attend St. Dorothys School in Glendora this fall, has rave reviews for the CSTA.
I love acting, and I love Olivia and I love all the teachers and interns, she said. I love being with the other actors, too. You kind of become a family. But its a lot of hard work. Along with memorizing their lines, these theaterminded youths will learn how to work with lighting, props and costuming. They do absolutely everything, Ms. Parker said. Lucawho in the course of Tales of the Windship plays a milkmaid, a wheat field and Siofra, an Irish girl
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Why so silent?
by Mellissa Martinez
psalm, rhubarb, and pterodactyl. These combinations of pn, pt, and rh came from Ancient Greek where such consonant clusters are commonplace. They It doesnt take long to realize that those hidden bs were pronounced so faintly in Latin that they were perand ks are just the tip of the iceberg. As adults, we must ceived as silent to the English adopter. contend with the likes of condemn, rhubarb, and Others among our silent letters were not silent when apropos. Consider wrestle, where only 4 of the 7 let- they came into English. In Old English, all words that ters are actually pronounced, and what about pneu- began with kn-, such as knight, knife, knead, monia and pterodactyl? Where do these silent knee, knit, knock, knot, know and knuckle, stumpers come from? were originally pronounced kn, as in knee, knit, and The answer lies in history. In the 5th century AD, knock. This pronunciation is still common in languages when Germans settled in Celtic-speaking England, they like German, Dutch and Swedish. Consider Modern were headed for a lot of turmoil. The emerging lan- German knie, knee, pronounced knee. This sound guage, English, would be influenced by close contact combination can also be heard in the Hebrew word with other languages for many centuries to follow. Eng- Knesset, the Israeli Parliament, which is derived from lish speakers endured invasion by Latin-speaking Ro- Hebrew kanas, he gathered. mans, followed by Norse-speaking Vikings and As English evolved, the existing sounds of our laneventually the French. In fact, there was a time when guage shaped the way that people pronounced borFrench was deemed the official language of England. rowed words. In the 17th century, English-speakers no Thus, its no surprise that English is a hodgepodge of longer felt comfortable pronouncing the hard kn comGerman, Norse, Celtic, Latin and French borrowings. bination. It didnt exist in other English words, so why Many silent letters came directly from French or should it exist in knight and knife? Slowly, speakers Latin, where they were already silent. French gave us phased out the k. The spelling remained, but the sound the silent h of hour, heir, and honest and s of didnt, leaving us with a silent letter. The same thing apropos, debris, bourgeois and even Illinois. This happened with the l of half, calf, balm, palm, 1809 territory was named for the Algonquian people folk and yolk. Even today, as language evolves, one who called themselves Ilinouek, meaning ordinary can note certain letters becoming silent. Consider the speaker. In the 17th century, the French spelling, Illi- d in compound nouns handsome and landscape. nois, was imposed, initially pronounced Ilnwe. Latin Many people ignore them altogether. Eventually, the d gave us silent letters in words like pneumonia, will fall into the category of silent letter, much as it has
t some point in elementary school, we encounter the very sneaky silent letter. We learn that although knight sounds identical to night, it actually begins with a k. The same goes for knob, know and knife. Teachers explain that doubt and comb have a hidden b, while hour and honor start with h. The curious kid who seeks an explanation is often faced with the following answer: Thats just the way its spelled.
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in Wednesday, from Old English Wodnesdg. All languages build their words from a finite set of sound units. Each language has constraints on how these sounds can be arranged to form syllables. Linguists call these permissible sounds phonotactic constraints. There are no words in English, for example, that begin with bm or dn. We are also more likely to have clusters of pla or fni rather than lpa or nfi. It is awkward for us to pronounce kn, gn, hl, hr, and hw. If a word is borrowed from a language that has these sounds, we slowly transform the word to fit our sound system. An example of this phenomenon can be seen in Japanese with English loanwords. The constraints in Japanese specify that all consonant sounds must be separated by a vowel sound. When the word Christmas was borrowed, speakers transformed the word to fit their system. The Japanese pronunciation, kurisumasu, is unrecognizable in English. Some silent letters emerged with the invention of the printing press. Before this time, it wasnt necessary for everyone to agree on absolute spellings of words. Consider this line from Canterbury Tales, written in the 14th century, where Chaucer spells busy two different ways: Nowher so besy a man as heAnd het he semed bisier than he was. When books went to print, spelling decisions were largely left up to the people running the press. Given that many did not speak English as a first language, they often relied on the rules of their own language. It is believed, for example, that the word ghost was originally spelled gost. The Dutch added the h because of the h in Dutch. As if we didnt have enough silent letters, some were added arbitrarily in the 18th century, in an effort to spruce up our language. Scholars believed we had become lazy by leaving out the letters that tied words to their Latin origins, so bs were added to dette, doute and sutill, giving a nod to their classical origins, debitum, dubitum and subtilis. No doubt, we owe a debt of gratitude for these subtle changes imposed by the word police of yesteryear. With this in mind, Ill sign off with a sigh.
Im reading an article about poet T.S. Eliots collected letters and looking up the meaning of eschatology in the dictionary. Is the game on yet?
READERS COMMENTS
parent company attributable to its Claremont customer base becomes $43.3 million. How this $43.3 million share of total enterprise value actually relates to the current fair market value of the water companys assets serving Claremont is anybodys guess that is the purpose of the appraisal process.
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business of sponsoring religion. On June 1, Americans United warned the city council that its sponsorship of an event called Sitting in the Park, which included a procession from the Sacred Heart historical site prefaced by a special blessing and a mass conducted by Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Churchviolated the First Amendment to the US Constitution. After the city received the letter, the events organizers withdrew their request for official sponsorship. On June 26, Americans United again wrote to the city, urging the rejection of a proposed written policy that would have allowed invocations and benedictions at city-sponsored events. AU said in its letter that the Constitution prohibits the inclusion of even non-denominational prayers at government-sponsored events other than legislative sessions.
Americans Uniteds latest letter, dated July 17, notes that even though the city has declined to adopt a written policy authorizing prayer at city-sponsored events, it appears that the council continues to sponsor events that feature prayers. Americans United received a complaint that prayer was included in the citys July Fourth celebration, the letter says. Whether or not such prayers are formally authorized by a written city policy, however, the Establishment Clause prohibits the city from including prayers at its events, the letter explains. The letter notes that if the council continues to sponsor or otherwise include prayers at city events, AU will be forced to consider other options, including a lawsuit. Such litigation is very expensive and time-consuming, the letter warns. The letter requests a response within 30 days.
Ayesha N. Khan Legal Director Gregory M. Lipper Senior Litigation Counsel Ian Smith Staff Attorney Americans United
he COURIER staff has a favorite saying about Claremonts community newspaper. Though life may steer you away, it always finds a way of leading you back.
The COURIER has a tendency to keep its employees. Whether theyve left for an extended hiatus, or simply chosen another career path, the small-town charm of the newspaper has a draw that sticks. Sarah Torribio, the newly-dubbed education and obituary reporter, can assure this adage is true. Ms. Torribio returned to the realm of Claremont community journalism, her words immortalized in ink once again nearly 9 years after her byline first found its way onto COURIER newsprint. I feel my old passion, even mania, for journalism coming back, Ms. Torribio said. Each new story is a challenge, and I like challenges. She began the journey back to the COURIER last January, looking for a way to shake up her energy and dabble back into the world of reporting. Her offer to volunteer as a copyeditor was accepted, and Ms. Torribio quips she became the newspapers oldest and most experienced intern. Though joking, demonstating a characteristic a sense of spirit and spunk, Ms. Torribio brings with her a serious knowledge base. In addition to her previous editorial work for the COURIERwhich included working as managing editor alongside former publisher Martin Weinbergerher portfolio includes work for the LA Weekly, the Los Angeles Times and the Inland Valley Voice among others. And she is no stranger to the world of education. Ms. Torribio has been helping as the COURIERs interim reporter since March. She taught at Citrus College under the auspices of the communications program until 2009, also serving as the instructor for the community colleges literary magazine Litrus. Ms. Torribio knew the makings of a writer were in
COURIER photo/Steven Felschundneff The COURIER welcomes Sarah Torribio as its new, full-timeand permanenteducation and obituaries reporter.
her blood from a very young age. Her talents and short stories continued to flourish with encouragement by her family, who recognized her strength. Ms. Torribio first saw her hobby as something more serious after a fieldtrip to The LA Times building in Downtown LA at the age of 7. Theres a certain energy when you see a newsroom on deadline. I was drawn by the atmosphere of excitement and challenge, Ms. Torribio said. I made a promise to myself then and there that I would one day work for The Los Angeles Times. Moved by her new ambition and fueled by the fury of the newsroomterrifying to some, an adrenaline rush for herMs. Torribio went on to write for her junior high school newscast, the Covina High School Cardinal and White, the Citrus College Clarion and Cal Poly Pomonas Poly Post. While at Cal Poly, Ms. Torribio was awarded a grant by the California Newspaper Publishers Association for her reporting. The
$2000 grant helped fund a 3-month internship she procured at the San Fernando Valley edition of The LA Times. So to some extent, my LA Times dream did come true, she noted. She credits her Citrus College journalism instructor Meg ONeil for helping her to hone her craft and for encouraging her inquisitive nature. She emphasizes honesty, accuracy, hard work and persistence in journalism, Ms. Torribio said. Though a reporter by trade, Ms. Torribio remains dedicated to the craft of pen and paper regardless of form. She is currently working on her second screenplay, and when not writing is often lost in the words of her favorite authors (she loves a good memoir). The only thing that can draw her away from her books and writing is her dimple-faced son, Alex. Being a mother is a role she has taken on with pride over the past 3-and-a-half years alongside her significant other, Brian Hall, and has been a welcome learning experience. Ms. Torribio hopes her gusto and drive in all arenas of her life will serve as a model to him now and in the future. If I can demonstrate to him that life is worth living and worth living with enthusiasm, I will have done my job, she said.
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COURIER photo/Steven Felschundneff Claremont resident Jessica Gustin joins the COURIER team this week as the classified sales manager.
Hes into modern art, things that have boxes and lines, while her taste runs to the Renaissance and Rococo periods. Their differences, she said, ruined my dream of living in Italy near the Vatican. From such aesthetic divergences to a childhood with a Texas-born, career military father, Ms. Gustin is used to negotiating different opinions. As a result, shes not too apprehensive about the inevitable frustrated customer. For the most part, however, Ms. Gustin, who describes Claremont as this little Sonoma-type, San Francisco-style town within the desert, can expect a warm welcome. Its really comfortable and inviting. It
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Reptiles rejoice!
This teen oversees your home away from home
ike many other 17-year-old girls, Claremonter Melissa Meyer is obsessed with Lady Gaga. She spends countless hours brushing up on her facts and adding items to her Gaga collection. Her family goes so far as to say she is an expert in the topic. Unlike other 17-year-olds, however, her Lady Gaga is a 13-foot albino Burmese Python.
In a phase teen girls are usually more focused on boys than books, Melissa has devoted herself to the care of Lady Gaga and many other slithery and scaly friends. Forty-one others to be exact. Though not yet old enough to vote, Melissa is Claremonts resident reptilian expert, a title she wears with pride. I just love the animals, honestly, and the chance to be with them every day, Melissa shared. You open a cage and its something new. The teen is a walking almanac of reptiles and amphibians. When not at school, Melissa devotes her time to poring over books on the subject, watching shows on Discovery Channel and maintaining her pets. Its what she loves to do above all else. Shed research all their habitats, what they eat and what they need to survive. Shed keep logs of all the information, and detailed notes, said her father Ed. She truly is a walking encyclopedia! Melissa can often be found walking the trails of the Wilderness Park, sharing her critter knowledge with others. She has even been known to teach a lesson if the right creature comes by, a passing tarantula in one case. Melissa hopes to dispel common misconceptions and fear by spreading facts about Californias native reptiles and insects. People just assume they are all out there to get you, but theyre not, Melissa said. They are just like cats and dogs, they know who their owners are. Stanley [her Argen-
Melissa Meyer keeps her collection of reptiles in a series of cages and aquariums in her parents north Claremont home.
COURIER photos/Steven Felschundneff Claremont resident Melissa Meyer, 17, has developed a true love for reptiles filling her north Claremont bedroom with many exotic species. Her interest started when her brother brought home a gofer snake but since then her collection has grown to 42 animals.
Melissa Meyer raises worms to feed her menagerie of reptiles, including this rather unusual-looking blue-tongued skink.
tine Tegu, an omnivorous lizard] even responds to his name. Melissas passion for reptiles began like the seemingly tomboyish interests of many other little girls with older brothers: she didnt have a choice. Her brothers would bring home creatures on a regular basis much to her squeamish delight; a pet snake or lizard was a staple in the Meyer household. Though she enjoyed the creepy-crawlies, she was initially more hesitant. She was too scared to reach in the cage herself, so she would have me hand them to her, her mother Tarina recalled. You would never know that now. Her room is tidily lined with cages and aquariums acquired throughout the years with varying types of reptiles and amphibians, much cleaner than typically expected from a teens bedroom. Melissa quickly learned to adapt and conquer her fear, becoming just as eager, if not more, than her older siblings. She began her own pet collection at age 6 with the rescue of a Rosy Boa, aptly named Rose. Melissa and her brothers found Rose maimed on the side of a Mt. Baldy Trail. She brought her home and nursed her back to health. She continues to thrive today under Melissas constant care. One of Melissas favorite things about her pets is their colorful and varying personalities. Theres Kaizer the Bearded Dragon, a recognized social butterfly, and stubborn Stanley, who has been known to walk off with Mr. Meyers shoes. Her hobby turned into more of a lifestyle as Melissa grew ever hungrier to learn more about her pets. Too young for employment, Melissa took a volunteer position at a pet shop in Chino Hills. I just needed to be with the animals, she explained. I figured I would learn a lot more by being there with them all the time. It was a bottom of the barrel job, but Melissa didnt
care. She was an eager learner, soaking up any and every bit of knowledge storeowners and customers would share. She was filled with fearless ambition, the first to volunteer helping with even the most temperamental of creatures, which has earned her countless bites and scars along the way. Thirteen stitches along her finger are a reminder of a run-in she had with an angry Argus monitor, a lizard typically found in Australia and New Guinea. But the battle wounds have only pushed her to continue the journey. Its just part of it, you know you will be bit at some point, Melissa said, but if you really love the animals, it doesnt matter. Six months into her volunteership, Melissa began her own little pet shop. Her first animal gifted to her was Lady Gaga, then a 12-inch baby python in need of a home. Over the years the collection grew with additions like a pair of bearded dragons, named Master Chief and Pancake, and a silly and skittish frilled dragon, who still awaits a name. Her nieces and nephews lend their help to the naming process. Her room is so masterfully cleaned it would take a double, maybe even triple-take, to realize her assortment of pets. Its a source of pride for both her parents. I havent had to invest a dime or tell her to clean at all. She has amassed this little zoo of hers all on her own, Mr. Meyer said. I am just blown away by her enthusiasm and real love for them. She cares about them like nobodys business. She takes the time every day to make sure each has the correct amount of light, moisture and food, as well as a clean cage. Though the costs to feed her reptiles can run up to $60 a week, she has taken to breeding many of her own worms and insects to help cut on costs. She considers herself lucky to be able to care for her pets in a time when many others are unable to do so.
Melissa Meyer holds a leopard gecko recently at the north Claremont home she shares with her family. Her father, Ed Meyer, says that she is very good with all of her pets and gives each one attention every day.
Its an expensive hobby and especially right now with the economy, many people arent able to do it, she said. As long as fortune follows her, Melissa plans to continue fostering her reptilian friends, and one day hopes to turn it into a profession. Id love to open my own private breeding facility, she said. I just love the opportunity to be with them everyday and continue to learn more about them.
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Melissa Meyers largest 2-bearded dragons, Kaizer and Gina, have a look around her room recently in north Claremont. Ms. Meyer has started to breed several species, including the bearded dragon. ATLEFT:One of Melissa Meyers most unusual reptiles is her albino Burmese python, named Lady Gaga, who was born without eyes. Blindness does not slow the snake down when capturing prey, according to Ms. Meyer.
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who runs awayhas enjoyed the costuming aspect. For her role as Siofra, she will wear a pretty green dress that looks a bit ragged from the runaways slightly creepy adventure. For her other part as a wheat field, she painted wheat on a grocery bag cut holes for her head and arms, and added shiny embellishments. Rehearsals for the family-friendly play are going well, said assistant director Greg McGoon, who first came to CSTA as a participant 16 years ago. As a 6th grader, he had a great time in a play called Flying Colors. After CSTA, he moved onto Krista Elhais theater troupe. The acting bug never went away. After graduating with a degree in psychology from the University of San Diego, Mr. McGoon moved to New York, where he performs off-Broadway productions and various original works. He returns to CSTA, where he is currently serving as a movement and acting teacher, each summer. Its about giving back. I feel like this program allows students going into high school to have a well-rounded approach to theater the technical as well as the performance side, he said. Students really benefit from the collaborative nature of the performances, Mr. McGoon noted. The program allows students to give input into their character development. Its not just teachers telling the students what to do, he said. It becomes a group effort in order to allow everyones voice to come through. From taking the stage to taking a stand, CSTA participants gain greater self-confidence along with the knowledge of what it takes to put on a show. The program is also a great place to make lifelong friends. CHS sophomore Riley Evans, who attended CSTA from 6th to 8th grade, has fond memories of her first production, Canterbury Tales. I played the Grim Reaper, my favorite part, she said. Riley, who is in Krista Elhais theater classes, is helping out as a CSTA intern this year. Its the friendly atmosphere that keeps her coming back. Theater kids have a lot of energy. Theyre completely different from everybody else, but theyre the same as each other, she said. Theyre all weird and quirky, and thats me, so thats where I belong. CSTA will present Tales of the Windship at 7 p.m. on July 26-28 and 2 p.m. on July 28-29. The $10 admission ($8 for kids ages 2-12) helps support the program, which this year offered 4 scholarships to lower-income students. The Allen Theater is located on the Pomona College campus at 300 E. Bonita Ave. For information, call 6074396. Sarah Torribio
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COURIER photo/Steven Felschundneff Sophie Willard-Van Sistine, left, Kelly McGarry, Greg McGoon and Jonah Evans rehearse a Bollywood scene from their production of Tales of the Windship on Thursday in Claremont. BELOW: Kelly McGarry watches her colleagues rehearse during the Claremont School of Theater Arts summer youth acting program at Pomona College. During the workshop, the students produce a full theatrical play including live performances in front of an audience.
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 2012 125030 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Razzle Dazzle Frozen Yogurt, 452 Auto Center Drive, Claremont, CA 91711. Mailing address: 1370 No. Vallejo Way, Upland, CA 91786. Dennis R. Merrick, 1370 No. Vallejo Way, Upland, CA 91786. Nancy L. Merrick, 1370 No. Vallejo Way, Upland, CA 91786. This business is conducted by a Husband and Wife. Registrant has not yet commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /s/ Dennis R. Merrick This statement was filed with the RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 06/21/12. NOTICE- In Accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five (5) years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). PUBLISH: June 30, July 7, 14 and 21, 2012.
T.S. No.: 2011-11937 Loan No.: 705753457 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/20/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's 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 as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: WILLIAM TSUI, A SINGLE MAN Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Recorded 7/29/2005 as Instrument No. 05 1800364 in book ---, page --- and rerecorded on --- as --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale: 7/31/2012 at 9:30 AM Place of Sale: By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $629,197.61 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 2540 KING WY, CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA 91711 A.P.N.: 8670-033-018 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: The beneficiary or servicing agent declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporation a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the Notice of Sale is filed and/or the timeframe for giving Notice of Sale Specified in subdivision (s) of California Civil Code Section 2923.52 applies and has been provided or the loan is exempt from the requirements. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should
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NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-9608299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/Tr usteeServices.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case 2011-11937. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale Date: 6/22/2012 Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee c/o 18377 Beach Blvd., Suite 210 Huntington Beach, California 92648 Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx For Non-Automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530 __________________________________ Tunisha Jennings, Trustee Sale Assistant PUBLISH: 7/7/12, 7/14/12, 7/21/12 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No CA1200053883 Loan No 0652671331 Insurer No. 583149871 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 09/19/2001. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank check drawn by 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: KAZUMASA KIKUNAGA AND CORA S KIKUNAGA, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded 10/09/2001 as Instrument No. 01 1909239 in Book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California Date of Sale: 08/01/2012 at 11:00 A.M. Place of Sale: By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 Property Address is purported to be: 1633 LYNOAK DRIVE CLAREMONT, CA 91711 APN#: 8304-010-010 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $90,929.38, 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. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714-7302727 or visit this Internet Web site address www.lpsasap.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case file number CA1200053883. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 07/03/2012 Executive Trustee Services, LLC dba ETS Services, LLC 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, CA 91504-3120 Sale Line: 714-7302727 Omar Solorzano, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER A-4262167 07/07/2012, 07/14/2012, 07/21/2012 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. 12-0013662 Doc ID #0001587992942005N Title Order No. 120023309 Investor/Insurer No. 158799294 APN No. 8673-035-015 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/27/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by REBECCA B GRAVETT, AND ALBERT KENT GRAVETT, HUSBAND AND WIFE, dated 03/27/2007 and recorded 5/14/2007, as Instrument No. 20071155338, in Book , Page , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 07/30/2012 at 11:00AM, By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 925 DEEP SPRINGS DR, CLAREMONT, CA, 917111402. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $922,887.62. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier's checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ''AS IS'' condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. If required by the provisions of section 2923.5 of the California Civil Code, the declaration from the mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent is attached to the Notice of Trustee's Sale duly recorded with the appropriate County Recorder's Office. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on a property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 1-800-281-8219 or visit this Internet Web site www.recontrustco.com, using the file number assigned to this case TS No. 12-0013662. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: Trustee's Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. A-4263718 07/07/2012, 07/14/2012, 07/21/2012 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No: F535931 CA Unit Code: F Loan No: 0999845738/MOON Investor No: 172310108 AP #1: 8304-012-003 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 cashier's, certified or other checks specified in Civil Code Section 2924h (payable in full at the time of sale to T.D. Service Company) all right, title and interest conveyed to
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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/ Lupe Ramos This statement was filed with the RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 06/19/12. NOTICE- In Accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five (5) years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). PUBLISH: June 30, July 7, 14 and 21, 2012.
SUMMARIES OF ORDINANCES INTRODUCED AT THE REGULAR CLAREMONT CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 10, 2012 (Full text of this ordinance is on file in the office of the City Clerk) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CHANGES OF ZONE FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 520 AND 540 SIXTH STREET AND 555 BROOKS AVENUE. (FILE #10-Z01) The Ordinance changes the zoning designation from IE (Institutional Educational) to AV2 (Arbol Verde 2) of a portion the property located at 520 Sixth Street, and the zoning designation from AV2 to IE of the properties located at 540 Sixth Street and 555 Brooks Avenue. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTERS 16.019 AND 16.333 OF TITLE 16 OF THE CLAREMONT MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO DEVELOPMENT IN THE AV ARBOL VERDE SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS. (FILE #10-CA02) The Ordinance amends the Claremont Municipal Code Chapters 16.019 and 16.333 pertaining to development in the AV Districts. The changes include the following: Modification to the requirements for demolition of a dwelling unit to require a Conditional Use Permit only for demolitions in the AV1 (Arbol Verde 1) District, as all dwelling units in the AV2 (Arbol Verde 2) District have been approved for demolition and/or relocation as part of the approved Master Plan Project; New provision to allow sports field lighting with light standards with a maximum height of 80 feet in the AV2 (Arbol Verde 2) District subject to approval of a Conditional Use Permit and specific performance standards; Modification to the criteria for approval of new development in the AV2 District removing required finding that as many residential structures as feasible have been retained as part of the project and remove requirement for a Condition Use Permit for removal a structure in the AV2 (Arbol Verde 2) District; Expanded permitted hours of operation for amplifying speakers for recreation facilities in the AV2 (Arbol Verde) District; New provision to allow sports field fencing in required setbacks of the AV2 (Arbol Verde 2) District provided such fencing is set back a minimum of five feet from the public right-of-way and 20 feet from properties with residential uses, and the fencing is constructed to allow the transmission of light, air and vision; Changes to the parking setback requirements for the institutional uses in the AV2 (Arbol Verde 2) District to require a 20-foot setback from residential uses and street rights-of-way right if such parking has straight vehicular access from street. Revision to parking supply requirements for institutional uses in the AV2 (Arbol Verde 2) District to make consistent with the parking requirements of the Institutional District. Expanded criteria for approval of a demolition of a structure to include if a structure is not compatible and/or has a detrimental visual impact to the character of the AV1 District; and Removal of the owner occupancy requirement for an accessory second unit, and a change in the requirements for accessory second units to be metered separately from the primary units. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT #10-DA01 TO AMEND AND RESTATE EXISTING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT #92-DA001 BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CLAREMONT, AND CLAREMONT MCKENNA COLLEGE (FILE #10-DA01) The Ordinance approves a Development Agreement between Claremont McKenna College and the City, and authorizes the Mayor to execute the Development Agreement on behalf of the City. The Development Agreement amends and restates an existing Development Agreement between Claremont McKenna College and the City, approved by the City Council on March 24, 1992, which provided for Claremont McKenna Colleges phased development of athletic fields in the AV2 District over 33 years, ensured protection for the Arbol Verde neighborhood beyond what was included in the Citys Zoning Code, gave Claremont McKenna College security that it would be allowed to complete its long-term development plan in the AV (Arbol Verde) Districts without regulatory changes, and guaranteed that public facilities would be provided to the City. The new Development Agreement provides for the phased development of the approved Claremont McKenna College Master Plan Project, the provision of public benefits associated with implementation of the Master Plan Project, and compliance with the required mitigation measures and conditions of approval of the Master Plan Project. Publish: July 21, 2012
NOTICE OF SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to the Municipal Code of the City of Claremont, that Claremont High School has petitioned for approval of the Annual Homecoming Parade (File #12-SEP08), scheduled for Friday, October 19, 2012. The parade will begin at 3:30 p.m., at Memorial Park, and end at approximately 4:30 p.m., at the Joslyn Senior Center parking lot. The parade route will start at the intersection of Tenth Street and Yale Avenue, proceed east to Harvard Avenue, go south to Bonita Avenue, west to Yale Avenue, north to Harrison Avenue, and then west, terminating at Mountain Avenue. All street segments along the parade route will be temporarily closed during the procession, and will reopen as the parade proceeds. In addition, Tenth Street, between Indian Hill Boulevard and Yale Avenue, and Yale Avenue, between Eighth and Eleventh Streets, will be fully closed between 2:30 p.m. and 3:45 p.m. for preparation of the event. The event is scheduled to move in a reasonable and timely fashion such that access to the Village and normal traffic will not be unreasonably interrupted or delayed during the event. The public review period will commence Saturday, July 21, 2012, and continue until Monday, July 30, 2012. Any interested person is directed to contact Associate Planner Joanne Hwang at (909) 399-5353, or send written comments to P. O. Box 880, Claremont, CA 91711-0880. PLANNING DIVISION CITY OF CLAREMONT Publish: Saturday, July 21, 2012
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 2012 126064 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as S.D.E.C. Logistics, S.D.E.C., 299 E. Foothill Blvd., San Dimas, CA 91773. Michael A. Meredith, 299 E. Foothill Blvd., San Dimas, CA 91773. This business is conducted by an Individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name or names listed above on 06/11/12. /s/ Michael A. Meredith This statement was filed with the RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 06/22/12. NOTICE- In Accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five (5) years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). PUBLISH: June 30, July 7, 14 and 21, 2012. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 2012 122316 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as the polish bar, 319-A W. First Street, Claremont, CA 91711. Mailing address: 407 E. F Street, Ontario, Ca 91764. Lupe Ramos, 407 E. F Street, Ontario, CA 91764.
SERVICES
Acoustical
QUALITY Interiors. Acoustical contractor. Specializing in acoustic removal, texture, painting, acoustic respray and drywall repairs. Lic #602916. 909-624-8177.
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Block Walls
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Concrete
JDC CONCRETE 909-624-9000 Concrete, brick, stone, block walls, drainage. Insured. Lic. 894245 C8, C29.
Electrician
CALL LOU 909-241-7671, Lic 285436. Repair, Service Calls, Outdoor Lighting, Flush Mount Lighting, Room Additions. Call 909-9498230, Fax 909-985-1910. MOR ELECTRIC COMPANY Free Estimates and Senior Discount. 909-989-3454 or 909-767-0062 Residential * Industrial * Commercial. No Job Too Small or Big! 24/7 Emergency Services Reasonable and Reliable. License #400-990. Over 30 Years Experience. All Electrical Service! ASA ELECTRIC Residential & Commercial New Installations, repairs and more! 951-283-9531 Claremont resident. Lic. #860606. SPARKS ELECTRIC Local Electrician For All Your Electrician Needs. 626-890-8887 or 909-2512013. Lic # 922000. Haydens Services Inc. Since 1978 Bonded. Insured. No Job Too Big or Small! Old Home Rewiring Specialist. 24 Hour Emergency Service 909-9828910. * Senior Discount * Lic. #359145.
Handyman
Care Giver
CHRISTIAN sisters. 35 years experience. In Temecula. Excellent full time care, all needs met. Healthy, nutritious meals. Excellent references. 951308-6646.
Contractor
WENGER Construction. 25 years. Cabinetry, doors, electrical, drywall, crown molding. Lic. #707381. Competitive pricing! 951-640-6616. Room Additions, Kitchen/Bath Remodeling, Custom Cabinets, Residential/Commercial. 909-946-8664 Lic.#B710309 Visit us on Facebook! REMODELS, ADDITIONS, Restoration Projects. Claremont Construction Company. A locally owned, full-service building contractor. We also do repairs and small jobs. Ask about installing a walk-in bathtub. Please call for a free estimate. Darrell 909-626-0028 Fully insured. 20 year Claremont resident. Lic# 751929
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Aikido
SOLID STONE Fountains & Ponds. 10419 Mills Ave, Montclair. Open Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jim: 909-641-3165.
Furniture Restoration
KEN'S OLDEN Oddities.com. Taking the time to care for Courier readers complete restoration needs since 1965. Lic #100108. 909-593-1846.
Carpentry
Programs for Adults and for Children. Est. 1983. Call 624-7770. perry@aiki.com www.musubidojo.org D&G Carpentry. Cabinet Refacing. Custom Cabinets, Entertainment Centers, Fireplace Mantles, Doors, Molding and More! Free Estimates! References Available 909-262-3144. Lic# 900656.
HANDYMAN service. "Your small job specialist." Steve Aldridge. Day: 909-455-4917. Evening: 909-625-1795. Claremont Handyman Service All your handyman needs. Carpentry, lighting, painting. Odd jobs welcome! Free Consultations. 921-6334 SMALL repair jobs, fencing, gates, brick block, concrete cutting, breaking and repair. 25 years in Claremont. Paul 909-753-5360. A-HANDYMAN New and Repairs Inside, Outside, Small or Large, Home, Garage, Yard. ONE CALL DOES IT ALL! 909-599-9530 Cell: 626-428-1691 Contractors #323243 30 Years! Claremont Area.
Gardening
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. GARDEN MAINTENANCE Mowing, hand pull weeding, trimming, sprinkler work and clean-ups. David: 374-1583.
Carpet Service
AAFORDABLE Carpet Care, for all your carpet and upholstery needs. Commercial and residential. Call us for our Claremont specials. 244-8329. 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 and tile cleaning. Special: with any carpet cleaning 20% off tile cleaning. Senior discounts. Since 1970. 909-985-3875.
Hauling
SAME DAY HAUL Free Estimates. Senior Discount! We Haul It All Charlie. 909-382-1210 sameday-haulaway.com ADVANCED DON DAVIES Same Day One Call Does It All! Garage, Yard, Home, Moving! 909-599-9530
Affordable Quality No job too small. No job too complex. We pride ourselves on being professional, clean and courteous. Claremont based Fully licensed and insured CSL# 801827 (909)-621-1558 www.LotusCG.com ADVANCED DON DAVIES Veteran. New and Repairs. 909-599-9530. Serving Claremont 30 Years! Contractors #323243.
Event Planner
Childcare
NOW enrolling children! Licensed, loving, childcare in my Claremont home. 30 years experience. Babies welcome. Call Nancy Schreiber, 5965569, 263-1145.
Provides complete planning, consulting and supervision for both Corporate and Social Events. Residents of Claremont. www.CoralStarr.com. 877-596-2469.
Eco-Friendly Landscaping. We will get you a $3000 grant to remove your lawn! Why mow when you can grow? From the creators of The Pomona College Organic Farm. Specializing in native and edible landscapes. 909-398-1235 www.naturalearthla.com Lic. 919825 *$1.50 sq. ft. rebate* 26 YEARS experience! We create a customized maintenance program for your property and lifestyle needs. Sprinkler repairs & low voltage lighting. Call Alan Cantrall 909-944-1857. Licensed #861685 and insured.
House Cleaning
ROSIE'S SPIC SPAN Cleaning Service. Residential, commercial, vacant homes, apartments, offices. Free estimate. Licensed. 909-986-8009. 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.
Drywall
Save Money - Save Energy It's a great time for comfort. Call us Today! 909-398-1208 Get up to $4200 in Rebates & Incentives For a limited time when we design and install your New Home Comfort System Using the Quality Installation Program www.novellcustom.com License #958830
Chimney Sweep
Gash Chimney Sweep Dust Free Chimney Cleaning. Repair Chimney Covers, Spark Arrestor, Masonry & Dampers. BBB. Please Call, 909-467-9212 Quality Fireplace & BBQ Chimney Sweeping, Complete fireplace, woodstove installation, service & repair. Spark Arrestor supply & installation. Call 920-6600. 392 N. 2nd Ave., Upland. THOR MCANDREW Construction. Drywall repair & installation. Interior plaster repair. Free estimates. CA Lic# 742776. Please Call: 909816-8467. ThorDrywall.com.
ADVANCED DON DAVIES Veteran. New, Repairs. ONE CALL DOES IT ALL! 909-599-9530 Cell: 626-428-1691 #323243
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 BATHTUBS, showers, sinks and counters; state of the art reglazing. Lic.# 714538. Franklin Interiors. 909-3649898.
Electrician
Fictitious Name
A FICTITIOUS Business Name Statement (D.B.A.) is required for all businesses and must be filed and published in a local newspaper. D.B.A. renewals are every 5 years and any changes within a business must be republished promptly. The COURIER can file your D.B.A. with the LA County Clerk, publish the statement and provide proof of publication. Our publishing fee is $95. The county fee starts at $26. 1420 N. Claremont Blvd, Suite 205B, Claremont. 909-621-4761.
SUNSET GARDENS LANDSCAPING. C-27 Lic.# 373833. John Cook. 909-231-8305. Claremont. Gardening service. Mowing, edging, pruning, weed control, fertilization. Free estimates. JIM'S YARD SERVICE. Low Rates, Senior Discounts. Free Estimates. Hillside Cleaning, Emergency Yard Clean Up, Sprinkler Repair and Maintenance, Comprehensive Yard Maintenance, Mowing and Edging Only. One Time Clean Ups Welcome. 909-981-4184.
Irrigation
SPRINKLER SYSTEMS INSTALLATIONS EXPERT REPAIRS, DRIP SYSTEM SPECIALISTS, C.F.PRIVETT. LIC #557151. 909-621-5388 Haydens Services Inc. Since 1978 Bonded * Insured No Job Too Big or Small! 24 Hour Emergency Service. 909-982-8910 * Senior Discount * Lic. #359145.
Concrete
ADVANCED DON DAVIES Veteran, Mt. Sac, Cal Poly Stamped, Broom, Color Finishes, Slate, Flagstone, Planters, Walls & Walkways Call: 909-599-9530 Now Cell: 626-428-1691 Claremont Area. 30 Years! Contractors #323243.
Serving Claremont since 1995. Residential, Commercial. Recessed Lighting and Design, Breaker Replacement, Service Panel Upgrades, Ceiling Fans, Trouble Shooting, Landscaping Lighting, Pool and Spa Equipment Replacement. Free Estimates 24 hours. References. 909-900-8930 Office: 909-626-2242 Lic #806149
Girl Friday
IM HERE to help! Housekeeping, Shopping, Errands. Pet, Plant, House Sitting. Jenny Jones 909-626-0027 Anytime!
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Irrigation
ADVANCED DON DAVIES Veteran, Mt. Sac, Cal Poly New, Repairs. Professional. All Sprinkler Repairs. Call 909-599-9530 Now Cell: 626-428-1691
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Landscaping
Painting
JOURNEYMAN PAINTER Interior/Exterior Quality work for Less! Call 909-545-3665 License #965217 ACE SEVIER Painting Interior/Exterior. BONDED and INSURED. Many references. Claremont resident. 35 years experience. Lic. #315050. Please Call: 624-5080, 596-4095. KPW PAINTING Older couple painting 40 years experience! Competitive rates. Small repairs. No job too small. References available. Lic. #778506 We work our own jobs. Carrie or Ron 909-615-4858. HELP you paint. We will purchase primer, spackle, plaster, tape, putty knife, sand paper, brushes, rollers, buckets and paint. We will deliver to your home or office. We can recommend a painter. Bob Dexter Painting. 2403311 or 947-4025.
Plumbing
Steves Plumbing. 24 HR Service * Low Cost! Free Estimates All plumbing repairs Complete drain cleaning Leak detection Water heaters Your local plumber for over 25 years. Senior discounts. Insured. Lic #744873 909-985-5254 BEAVERS PLUMBING Drain work starting at $50 repairs and remodels. Free estimates! Specializing in walk-in bathtubs. Senior discount always. 909-626-0028 Lic. #711770 RENES Plumbing and AC. All types residential repairs, HVAC new installation, repairs. Prices to fit the working familys budget. Lic# 454443. Insured professional service, 909-593-1175.
Roofing
DOMINICS Roofing. Residential roofing and repairs. Free estimates. Call Dominic 951-212-9384. Lic# 732789. GORDEN Perry Roofing. Reroofing, repairs of all types. Free estimates. Quality work. Lic #C39588976. 909-944-3884.
Upholstery
Landscaping
GREENWOOD LANDSCAPING Co. Landscaping contractor for complete landscaping irrigation drainage designing gardening. Lic. #520496 909-621-7770 DLS Landscaping and Design. Specializing in drought tolerant landscaping, drip systems, lighting. Artistic solutions for the future. Over 35 years experience. Call: 909225-8855, 909-982-5965. Lic # 585007. 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. ADVANCED DON DAVIES Mt. Sac, Cal Poly New, Refurbished or Repair. Design, Drainage, Concrete, Slate, Flagstone Lighting, Irrigation, Decomposed Granite. 909-599-9530. CELL: 626-428-1691 Claremont Area 30 Years! Lic. #323243 GREEN SIDE UP LANDSCAPING Landscape design and construction. New, re-landscaping, and repairs. Concrete, block walls, masonry, BBQ, patio covers, and fountains. Planting, irrigation, drainage, lighting and ponds. CALL 909-992-9087 Lic. No. 941734
SUNSET GARDENS LANDSCAPING. C-27 Lic.# 373833. Drought resistant landscapes. Turf removal. Irrigation specialist. Naturescapes. Desertscapes. Rockscapes. Masonry. Call John Cook 909-231-8305. Claremont.
PINK UPHOLSTERY 46 Years of experience. Up to 30% discount on fabric. Free pickup and delivery. Please call 909-597-6613.
Landscape Lighting
ENJOY your yard after dark! We offer expert design, installation and repair of low voltage lighting. Alan Cantrall Landscaping. 909-944-1857. Contractor Lic. #861685.
Web Design
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Website Creation. Logo Design/Restoration. Marketing. Consulting. Ecommerce. Blogs. Residents of Claremont. www.CoralStarr.com. 877-596-2469.
Weed Abatement
TIRED OF DEALING with weed problems on your lot or field? Help control the problem in an environmentally safe manner. To receive loads of quality wood chips. Please call 909-214-6773. Tom Day Tree Service. 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 Veteran Weed Eating, Mowing, Tractor Fields, Manual Slopes, Hauling. 909-599-9530 CELL: 626-428-1691
TAUGHT by Sumi Ohtani at the Claremont Forum in the Packing House. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons and evenings for different levels. Tutoring available. Information: 909-626-3066.
Outdoor Furniture
Protect Your Wood! Free Surveys & Estimates Claremont Resident 909-621-5388 Lic. #557151
Service & Repair. Drain Cleaning, leak detection, gas lines, water heaters, installation of plumbing, fixtures, bathroom remodels. Fully insured and bonded. All work Guaranteed. 909-260-4376
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Lic. #839835. Haydens Services Inc. Since 1978 Bonded * Insured No Job Too Big or Small! 24 Hour Emergency Service 909-982-8910 * Senior Discount * Lic. #359145 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
DISCOUNT FLAGSTONE & Landscape Boulders. 10419 Mills Ave, Montclair. Open Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jim: 909-641-3165.
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COLLINS PAINTING & Construction Company, LLC. Interior, exterior. Residential and commercial. Contractors Lic.#384597. 985-8484. 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.
Window Washing
REGROUT, clean, seal, color grout. 909-880-9719. 1-888764-7688. NACHOS WINDOW CLEANING. For window washing call Nacho 909-816-2435. Free estimates, satisfaction guaranteed. Resident of Claremont.
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BAUER TREE Care. 30+ in Claremont Ornamental Pruning Specialist of your perennials. 909-624-8238. TOM DAY Tree Service. Fine pruning of all trees since 1974. Free estimate. 629-6960. MGT PROFESSIONAL Tree Care. Providing prompt, dependable service for all your tree care needs. Certified arborist. Matt Gray-Trask. Call 946-7444. Lic# 836027.
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Eco-Friendly Landscaping. We will get you a $3000 grant to remove your lawn! Why mow when you can grow? From the creators of The Pomona College Organic Farm. Specializing in native and edible landscapes. 909-398-1235 www.naturalearthla.com Lic. 919825 *$1.50 sq. ft. rebate*
YOUR neighborhood classical pilates studio. 665 E. Foothill Blvd. Unit M, Claremont, Ca 91711. Call for a free demo! 909-730-1033.
PLASTERING by Thomas. Stucco and drywall repair specialist. Licensed home improvement contractor #614648. 909-984-6161. www.wall-doctor.com.
800-315-9680 Free in home inspections. Emergency 24/7 service. Family owned and operated. Bonded and insured. Lic# 961504
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Classes and workshops. Susan Perry 32 year Yoga practitioner. Weekly classes held at Musubi Dojo. Call 909-6247770. www.musubidojo.org. perry@aiki.com.
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429 Miramar Avenue, Claremont. $625,000. PRIME NORTH/EAST CLAREMONT LOCALE. Seldom available, newer built, one-story home in coveted Meadowood neighborhood. Extra large lot, nearly 1/3 acre, with picturesque mountain views! Amazing backyard setting with private pool, spa, grassy yard areas, built-in BBQ area and block wall fencing. Bright and airy open floor plan enjoys tasteful neutral decor. Original owner but recently renovated and expanded! Entry foyer leads to travertine flooring and high smooth ceilings. Formal living room with fireplace plus formal dining room. Granite counter kitchen with breakfast counter and separate eating area opens to family great room with fireplace. RV/Boat parking. Additional community park areas, pool/spa and 2 tennis courts! Close to Claremont foothills and trails. www.GeoffHamill.com. 909.621.0500. (M429) HISTORIC CLAREMONT VILLAGE FOUR SQUARE CRAFTSMAN. $798,000 Custom built for Edwin Norton (Original Dean of Pomona College) circa 1922. Magnificent streetscape among canopy of majestic trees! Great early American curb appeal with covered front porch and multi-light picture windows. Versatile floor plan with 4 bedrooms plus den and 3 bathrooms. Enjoy extensive built-ins, oak hardwood floors and architectural elements throughout! Kitchen with separate eating nook. Living room with fireplace, formal dining room. Central air and heat, bolted foundation, sleeping porch and partial basement. Spacious lot, nearly acre, with tall mature shade trees and in-ground spa. Prime locale close to Colleges, Memorial Park, Metrolink and downtown Village shopping. A rare find that seldom becomes available for sale! www.GeoffHamill.com. 909.621.0500. (S169) NORTH UPLAND MOUNTAIN VIEW PARK. $425,000
Coveted Peppertree Elementary school locale. 3 bedrooms plus den/office, 2.5 baths, approx. 2200 sq. ft. Formal living room with fireplace and high ceilings. Lovely master bedroom suite with walk-in closet. Kitchen opens to dining room area. Enjoy dual paned windows, French doors, plantation shutters, central air and heat. Spanish tile roof. Nice yard with block wall fencing. Community tennis courts and swimming pools, volleyball and basketball courts, and BBQ. To see it is to love it! Standard sale. www.GeoffHamill.com. 909.621.0500. (M1455)
BLAISDELL RANCH ARCHITECTURAL EXCELLENCE. Absolutely gorgeous home in prime north Claremont neighborhood near the foothills. Favorite one-story floor plan with second floor guest quarters. Quality custom built by Allan Horowitz, features 5 bedrooms plus library/office, 5.5 baths, nearly 5500 sq. ft. of living space on over 1/2 acre. Formal entry foyer with fountain, formal living and dining room with fireplace. Large kitchen with center isle, walk-in pantry, eating area, plus breakfast counter. Massive great room family room with dramatic high ceilings, fireplace and extensive built-ins. Master suite includes sitting area, fireplace as well as a luxurious master bath with spa jetted tub, separate walk-in shower and walk-in closets. Picturesque park-like grounds features pool, spa and multiple patio areas. Gated driveway leads to over-sized 3 car garage with work shop area. www.GeoffHamill.com. 909.621.0500.
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2+ ACRE TUSCAN VIEW ESTATE. $2,500,000
Panoramic views in gated La Verne Oaks. 5 bedrooms, 7 baths, den/office in nearly 10,000 sq. ft. Built in 2001, this home boasts high ceilings, iron work, extensive granite and marble. Entry foyer features dramatic curving staircase. Gourmet kitchen includes 2 islands, eating area, butler and walk-in pantry. Formal living room with fireplace and inlaid wood floors. Formal dining room with distinctive ceiling. Separate family room with fireplace, wet bar and built-in entertainment center. Game room, gym, theater and music studio. Master bedroom with a wet bar, fireplace and sitting area. Master bath features steam rain forest shower, jetted tub, sauna, plus 2 walk-in closets. Third level bonus room. 4 central air and heaters, central vacuum, 4 car garage. Grounds feature lawns, pool and spa, covered patio area with BBQ, sports court, playground, water features, dog run and RV/boat parking. Equestrian zoned. www.GeoffHamill.com. 909.621.0500. (C5212)
GATED GRISWOLDS COMMUNITY CLOSETOCLAREMONT VILLAGE. $450,000 Choice locale within gated community, on an interior street. Attractive Spanish Mediterranean architecture. Prime end unit PUD with mountain views! Immaculate condition with 3 bedrooms and 3 baths, approx. 2300 sq. ft. Enjoy a light and airy floor plan boasting vaulted ceilings, updated kitchen opens to family room with fireplace, dining room, indoor laundry room, newer central air and heat. Private covered and tiled patio, yard area, attached 2 car garage with built-ins and driveway parking. Community pool with 2 spas. North of Foothill, close to the Colleges and Village! www.GeoffHamill.com. 909-621-0500. (W442)
TRAILS END RANCH 50 ACRE ESTATE PROPERTY. $2,795,000 Gated and secluded. Three homes in this wondrous retreat, high above Claremont and Webb Canyon with panoramic views of the San Gabriel Mountains. This Mother Nature masterpiece features everything from a historical and updated main lodge to a guest house and ground keeper's home. Lush and fenced horse pastures, black-tailed deer peacefully grazing, red-tailed hawks circling the sky, over 100 birds species along with a lovely winding road and stream, miles of hiking and horse trails right out of your back door. It is a setting that attracts nature lovers, equestrians, artists, writers, spiritualists, anyone with a great appreciation for the rare and unique. Swimming pool, tennis court. www.GeoffHamill.com. 909.621.0500. (W4972)
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Experience your very own Under the Tuscan Sun moments every day in this Padua Estates Fine Homes Collection in north Claremont. Enter through iron and glass double doors to a foyer set in European style travertine, showcasing multiple archways that beckon you to experience spectacular living spaces for your relaxation and entertaining ease. Create sumptuous feasts in the gourmet kitchen boasting double islands, Viking appliances and separate caterers kitchen. Exceptional features include theater, wine cellar, private courtyard and full guest casita. Extensive grounds encompass mature trees, vivid vines and shrubs, and pool Pavilion. The four car garages flanks a circular drive motor court with a porte cochere. Please call for your own private tour. $2,995,000. 909-398-1810. (S1027)
ONE OF A KIND MASTERPIECE Stately and resplendent property in northeast Claremont features custom appointments and amenities. Enter through iron and glass doors to find a sweeping staircase and gleaming hardwood flooring. Delightful first floor master suite is splendid with 2 fireplaces. Gourmet kitchen overlooks the garden and the yard is a dream come true with pool, spa, firepit, covered patio and complete outdoor kitchen boasting granite counters. $2,580,000. 909398-1810. (B808)
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Envelope yourself in the ambiance of this one-of-a-kind estate fit for a king. No expense was spared in the luxurious handcrafted appointments including decorator flooring, beveled glass detailing in windows and paneled wine cellar door, and custom wood cabinetry and paneling. Lush grounds feature custom finished pool and spa. $1,695,000. 909-398-1810. (E2248)
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