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COURIER photo/Peter Weinberger Stage manager Cody Schock waits for the next scene to begin as they check the lighting and sound at dress rehearsal for All Shook Up on Monday night. Shade Tramp, right, who plays a roustabout named Chad, is in the background. The popular, Elvis-themed, jukebox musical will be performed by the CHS Theatre Department, and opens this Friday at Bridges Auditorium.
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COURIER photo/Steven Felschundneff The 2012 annular eclipse creates a ring of fire at about 6:30 p.m. on Sunday in the sky above Pioche, Nevada. The effect lasted about 4 minutes, during which time the landscape appeared significantly darker, similar to twilight. The eclipse was visible across a wide band along the western United States on Sunday, stretching from northern California to eastern New Mexico.
Golden State Water opens up its books

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Dear Editor: On behalf of our volunteers, I wish to thank you and the community for your support of our 4th Annual Claremont 5 Second Film Festival. This years event showcased films from around the world along with movies made locally. The Back Abbey was the perfect setting for the reception and the Laemmle Theatre is, of course, synonymous with independent films. We are pleased that the show attracted an audience from throughout southern California along with industry professionals from Hollywood. Proceeds from the show are used to help deserving children and their families during the holidays. We look forward to our fifth annual festival next May. During the year, we will provide film-related workshops and opportunities for local students to learn the art of filmmaking.
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Dear Editor: As a pastor and a teacher I have done a lot of research about, and had considerable experience of, child sexual abuse. An occurrence like this, between 7- and 8-year-olds, is not child sexual abuse. See references below.* Though she covered the story well and otherwise sensitively, I invite the reporter to further research the subject. Furthermore, I dont understand why it was the [principals] responsibility to report anything to DCFS when it wasnt a case of child sexual abuse and when it had already been reported by the family of one of the children. I agree his not being honest about reporting the incident was a failure in wisdom, but confusion about what constitutes child sexual abuse in this instance is a major part of the problem.
* American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry American Psychological Association National Center for PTSD U.S. National Library of Medicine Judith Lane Chatfield Claremont
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Dear Editor: There is probably no more humbling and thankless job in American public education than to be legally entrusted, by election, to a school board seat. Board members are civilians who depend on the judgment of the professionals they employ, and they bear responsibility for the quality of schools today and in the future. Schools, boards, peopled by unsalaried volunteers, are where the buck stops. Lawyers know that schools may be cash-poor but can be intimidated into signing big checks to settle lawsuits. The decisions about Frank DEmilios future must have been heartbreaking to make, and one suspects our board knows how out-of-balance things have become. But one needs to ask: Has the fear of damaging litigation been weighted too heavily? Are we being bullied by lawyers unconcerned about the health of our local civic culture? Insights from 2 former board members, Joan Presecan and Nat Lord, are instructive. Joan, a parent and teacher, once observed that schools need to be risk-takers. Indeed, if they dont take risks, the weaknesses of the past will dominate any future agenda. Nat, a parent and business executive, frequently observed that school boards were too easily bullied by the plaintiff bar. Sometimes, he said, going to court with a suit is the better thing to do. Nat clearly understood his duty to our schools, but also knew that sometimes boards were better off long-term to stand up to the plaintiff bar. Absent any unknown facts that would unambiguously support the termination of Frank DEmilios employment, I think the CUSDs decision should side in favor of a man whose excellent character is well-known. An unnecessarily conservative, take-no-risk attitude is a mistake. We have to ask ourselves a question that our legal counsel cannot: What are we putting at risk to our local civic culture if injustice is allowed to stand?
Richard ONeill Claremont
GOVERNING OURSELVES
Agendas for city meetings are available at www.ci.claremont.ca.us Wednesday, May 23 Architectural Commission Cancelled Thursday, May 24 Independence Day Committee Hughes Center, 7 p.m. Traffic & Transportation Commission Cancelled Monday, May 28 Memorial Day City offices closed
Dear Editor: The CUSD board of education reported recovery of $150,000 from former highly paid, short-term Superintendent, Dr. Deceipt, who broke his contract in 2011 in order to move to a more lucrative position. Cozy financial deals between school boards and opportunistic superintendents are not acceptable in this district, stated board member Ms. Concern. This money will be used to provide sorely-needed materials and incentives to our devoted child-centered teachers, and to cover the expensive costs of getting another superintendent. In other actions, the board unanimously supported Frankly Humane, 25year exemplary employee of the district and principal of award-winning Sumer School, in a so-called but largely imaginary child-abuse issue. I am thankful the board had the courage to thoroughly investigate what was in the best interest of the children involved, stated Principal Humane. In a sexually hysterical and fear-based culture, the board could have made the safer C-Y-A decision, which would have destroyed my career and all I have stood for. Disclaimer: The above narratives are make-believe.
John Roseman Claremont
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New bill has water companies opening their books
olden State Water Company announced Tuesday its endorsement of Senate Bill 1364 to give ratepayers more involvement in the water rate adjustment process.
California Senator Bob Huff introduced Senate Bill 1364 with the goal of requiring WATER water companies and agencies to be subject to the same review and audit ISSUES process as other public utilities. The bill has been sponsored and supported by the city of Claremont, among others. In announcing to their added support of the bill, Golden State officials say they will continue to work toward enhanced company accessibility with its customers and stakeholders. We believe greater transparency throughout the water industry is a positive reform to help people understand what we invest to maintain our systems and the corresponding value to customers, said Denise Kruger, Golden State Waters senior vice president for regulated utilities, in a news release. This legislation gives customers more information so they can see exactly what theyre getting when they pay a water bill. According to the bills language, SB 1364 would give the public access to inspect the accounts, books, papers, and documents of any business that is a subsidiary or affiliate of, or a corporation that holds a controlling interest in, a water corporation. Proposed changes include requiring utility companies to send customers notification about rate increases, if approved by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). They will also ensure that those served by private water companies are provided with information about a general rate case necessary to protect
them from regularly rising water rates. This bill really addresses the sheer frustration that we have with our water company, said Councilmember Sam Pedroza in a recent interview, adding, CPUC, the organization that ought to be keeping a check on our rates, isnt doing their job. Thats what this bill is intended to do. Under the new bill, Golden State Water and other public utilities can be subjected to a public review at any time. The company is currently subject to an extensive audit by the CPUC every 3 years as part of the general rate application to change the price of the water it provides to its customers. [SB 1364] enhances the transparency that already exists in our ratemaking process through the CPUC, said Patrick Scanlon, vice president of water operations. Any customer can become part of that process. The company is always available to sit down with customers or stakeholders and explain the application and the reasons why water rates are increasing. Others within the city of Claremont are unconvinced by the support. Hal Hargrave of Claremonters Against Outrageous Water Rates calls Golden States claim for transparency laughable, a spin created by Randle Communications, a public relations firm hired by the water company. Mr. Hargrave said he was left unamused after a meeting with Golden State and city officials in late February, and still doesnt feel ratepayers have answers to their questions. This was a meeting arranged by GSW so that they could communicate more effectively with their customers. What did GSW dothey brought in the hired spin machine, Randle Communications, to communicate on their behalf, he said. Our high rates are going to continue to support their outrageous salaries, profits and, yes, spin artists in an attempt to confuse the ratepayers...Transparency I think not. Spin, I think yes.
Golden State representatives maintain that the company already goes through an extensive independent audit through the CPUC. These documents can be viewed at any time, according to Mr. Scanlon. The company added that it does recognize the challenges in meeting the concerns and needs of both its customers and its own staff. As costs continue to rise at both the wholesale and retail level, compounded with costs to replace and repair aging water systems, our customers have been very clear about their concerns with higher rates, wrote Ms. Kruger in a column published in the COURIER last Saturday, May 19. Ms. Kruger alluded to other water principals making the news as of late. Three Valleys Municipal Water Districtthe overseeing provider for agencies in the eastern San Gabriel Valley such as Golden Statehas been making headlines over the past several weeks, as an agency-approved parcel tax may increase next year from $18.54 to $20.46. An initial vote was approved last month with a final vote to be taken in June. Moreover, Three Valleys will also be increasing costs for water provided to retail agencies, like Golden State. The price will now be $3 surcharge per acre-foot. At the same time as Golden State Water moves forward with its plan to endorse SB 1364, the city of Claremont continues on with its 3-pronged approach to contain the communitys rising frustration and escalating water rates: legislation, fighting rate increases and a potential acquisition of its water system from Golden State, which was discussed in closed session at last nights city council meeting. In response to Golden States endorsement of SB 1364: The more transparent Golden State Water is, the better it is for our community, said Mayor Larry Schroeder. Beth Hartnett
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With contract inked, new CUSD super gets ready for July start
ccording to the terms of his contract, signed at last weeks school board meeting, incoming Claremont Unified School District Superintendent James Elsasser, EdD will be paid $218,000 per year.
His paycheck is higher than that of his predecessor, Terry Nichols, notes CUSD board president Jeff Stark. However, because certain benefits CUSD were taken out of the current contract, the overall package is in line with past NEWS superintendents. The key items not included in Mr. Elsassers contract were a car allowance and life insurance. We put it into full face value. It was important for us to be transparent, he said. Mr. Stark shared the process of how the board determined the new superintendents salary. They looked at what superintendents are paid in the surrounding 10 school districts and strived to reach a median. The resulting figure is quite a bit less than what is paid to the head of the Bonita School District, which clocks in at about $268,000, but more than what is paid to Azusas superintendent. If you want people to stay, you do have to pay them for what theyre worth, Mr. Stark said. Mr. Elsassers contract, which covers the period from July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2016, includes the same benefits granted to any other management employee, according to the board president. Mr. Elsasser has an allowance for job-related expenses, but must submit receipts for reimbursement on a monthly basis. Any expense exceeding $1500 requires prior board approval.
Claremont Unified School Districts new Superintendent Jim Elsasser, seen here at Thursdays CUSD board meeting, his first day with the district will be July 1.
The superintendent also has an allowance for professional development and, given the nature of his job, its likely he will attend more conferences than most management personnel. Its closely monitored, with advance approval required for any event that takes the superintendent out of state or that costs more than $1500. Mr. Elsasser has served as a district administrator before, as assistant superintendent of human resources for the Anaheim City School District and, before that, as director of classified personnel and special projects for the Los Alamitos School District. Prior to joining Los Alamitos, Mr. Elsasser was a teacher, assistant principal and principal in the Downey Unified School District.
Despite the new hires varied experiences, Mr. Stark said being a first-time superintendent is very difficult. To help with the adjustment, Mr. Elsasser will begin his term by conferring with a Professional Development Coach, a process stipulated by his contract and funded by the district. It is likely that Mr. Elsasser, who is encouraged to select his own mentor with superintendent experience, will reach out to a superintendent from one of the districts for which he has worked in the past. Along with the professional guidance of his coach, he will be evaluated by the CUSD board at least once annually, starting with the 2012-2013 school year. Mr. Elsassers contract allows for 24 days of paid vacation per year, exclusive of holidays. The contract specifies the superintendent may cash out up to 10 accrued unused days in July at the end of the school year; the lump-sum payment is subject to normal withholdings. The contract is very bare-bones, Mr. Stark says, noting that Mr. Elsasser was all for the agreements what-you-see-is-what-you-get quality. Jim is a hugely ethical guy, he said. I think hes going to be a great superintendent for us. CUSD has experienced significant turnover among superintendents in recent years, going through 3 district headsSheralyn Smith, David Cash and Terry Nicholssince 2006. Mr. Nichols, notably, resigned in 2010 after less than 2 years in office, trading CUSD for the Duarte School District. Gloria Johnston has served as interim superintendent since that time. Mr. Stark says he has high hopes the new superintendent will stay for at least a few years.
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Claremont memorabilia puts spotlight on town pride
re you a connoisseur of local history? A diehard Claremonter with your heart on your sleeve?
Then youre in luck, because there is a host of Claremont-related memorabilia sold on the Internet and right here in town that can enliven your home while highlighting your regional pride. Crate idea Those charmed by the fruity past of Claremont and the surrounding area can find local citrus-growing ephemera for sale on sites like Etsy.com, a vast online marketplace of vintage and handmade goods. The A Slice in Time shop on Etsy, run by La Verne resident Randi Marshall, showcases beautiful historic art from a bygone era, namely reproductions of vintage fruit crate labels. Among these is a 10 by 11 print of a holiday-themed orange label manufactured in the early 1900s by the Claremont-based College Heights Orange Association. The image, which extends a Christmas greeting to customers, shows Kriss Kringle preparing to descend a snow-covered chimney with an overflowing sack of toys. The print costs $9.99, plus $3.99 for shipping.
The urban boutique Heirloom, located in Claremonts Village West, also has an online store on Etsy called Heirloom Claremont. One of the items for sale there is a 10 by 5 glass tea-light holder decorated with a reproduction of a vintage lemon produce label from the College Heights Packing House. You can put a candle inside to see the label glow by night, luminaria-style, or use the item as a vase for flowers. The luminary costs $32, $19 for shipping. You can browse through Heirloom goods in person at the shops brick-andmortar location, 175 N. Indian Hill Blvd., and find Claremont fruit label tealight holders in a few different styles for $28. Those who want a luminary made with a custom image are charged an additional $10. Heirloom also carries a number of items on consignment from Claremont Heritage, including original citrus fruit labels, measuring 9 by 12 and ranging in price from $10 to $90. Claremont Heritage, 840 N. Indian Hill Blvd., also stocks a number of original citrus fruit labels in its gift shop, advertising produce brands like Athlete (circa 1930) and ranging in price from $10 to $50. The local historical societys merchandise also includes refrigerator magnets featuring local labels for $3. Would you like a bigger statement piece? On Art.com, you can buy reproductions of College Heights produce labels in a variety of sizes, with prices ranging from $19.99 for a 16 by 12 poster to $149.99 for 24 by 22 stretched canvas print. If you type Claremont, CA into the sites search engine, youll be led to prints of labels for local citrus brands like Campus and Campana (both circa 1920); Athlete and Umpire (both circa 1930); and Honeymoon (circa 1940). Remnants of the past Of course, theres more to Claremonts vibrant past than fruit. Do you have fond remembrances of long-gone Claremont landmarks? Those memories live on in the form of collectibles such as vintage postcards promoting now-defunct businesses like Griswolds restaurant, which old-timers will remember included a gift shop,
candy counter and bakery. CardCow.coma rich source of vintage postcardsincludes several vintage Griswolds postcards among its wares, including one 60s-era gem sure to spur nostalgia among those who loved the colorful Swedish-themed smorgasbord. The price is $14.95, $1.50 for shipping. Also available on CardCow are many vintage postcards promoting the Padua Hills Theatre where, from 1931 to 1974, local Mexican American performers presented Spanish-language song and dance shows to a largely white audience. One of the prettiest postcards on offer dates from the 1940s and features a black-and-white photo of Conchita Gallardoone of the regular Padua Hills players, sometimes called los paduanosdancing in the brick courtyard. The price for this item is $19.95. The Claremont Heritage gift shop also stocks a treasure trove of original Padua Hills Theatre handbills advertising the Mexican Players, available for $5 to $20. Whats old is new Sometimes, even a modern item can
evoke another era. Heirloom carries a number of vintage-style new pieces, including a growing number of antique signs personalized with Claremont flair. One distressed wooden sign notes that Claremont is a delightful play place. Another, which shows a speed-blurred motorcycle and urges bystanders to catch the breeze celebrates Claremonts place on legendary Route 66. The signs cost $89. Proprietors of Heirloom have also created a vintage-style Greetings from Claremont postcard, with the letters of the citys name filled with images from old local citrus crate labels set against a picture of snow-capped Mt. Baldy looming over orange groves. The card costs $1.50. Keeping history alive If youre a fan of local history, you may want to do your part to support the preservation efforts of Claremont Heritage. The local historical society will hold its annual summer gala on Saturday, June 16 from 5 to 10 p.m. at Pomona Colleges Smith Fountain Courtyard, 150 S. College Ave. Tickets are on sale now for the Party at the Piazza, which includes cocktails, an Italian-themed dinner, dancing to the music of The Secret Jazz Band and silent and live auctions. Auction items include works by local artists, weekend getaways, a Kindle Fire and an iPod nano. You can get tickets, which cost $80, on the Claremont Heritage website at www.claremontheritage.org/gala.html.
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OUR TOWN
Claremont resident Helaine Goldwater is being honored today, May 23, as one of the recipients of the Older American Awards, a prestigious honor handed out by the Los Angeles County Commission. Ms. Goldwater will be recognized at a special luncheon, part of the 47th annual Older Americans Recognition Day, held at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Downtown Los Angeles. Ms. Goldwater is recognized for her longtime dedication and commitment to volunteer service in the local community. Her service over the last 3 decades includes serving the city of Claremont on the parks and
recreation commission, police commission, the committee on aging, Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and the Affordable Housing Task Force.
Helaine Goldwater honored by Military day at RSABG Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden is offering free LA County Commission
admission for active-duty military personnel and their families this summer. The complimentary admission begins Saturday, May 26, and will continue through Monday, September 3, 2012. RSABG will also extend free admission to veterans. Free admission is sponsored by Blue Star Museums, a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and more than 1500 museums across America. The free admission program is available to active-duty military and their family members (military ID holder and up to 5 family members). Active duty military in-
clude Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard and active duty National Guard and Reserve members. Some special or limited-time museum exhibits may not be included in this free admission program. For a list of participating museums, visit www.arts.gov/bluestarmuseums. For more from RSABG, call 625-8767 or visit www.rsabg.org.
Democratic Club meeting

Featured speaker Dr. William Cook, professor of English at University of La Verne and columnist for Veterans Today, will talk at the Democratic Club of Claremonts meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 28. The meeting will be held at Porter Hall at Pilgrim Place, 601 Mayflower Rd. A short business meeting will be held following the presentation. Call Merrill Ring at 626-8467, or email m36ring@earthlink.net or visit www.claremontdems.org for more information.
Report reveals specifics leading to principals dismissal
detailed investigative report alleges that Sumner School Principal Frank DEmilio was derelict in his duties as a mandated reporter and untruthful in his interactions about reporting suspected child abuse to the Department of Child and Family Services [DCFS].
The district hired Edward C. Saucerman of Workforce Investigations Group to conduct the investigation into allegations against the principal. Mr. Saucerman interviewed Mr. DEmilio, parents of both children involved, the children, and 7 district employees, including teaching staff. According to Mr. Saucermans investigation, in midDecember of 2011, Mr. DEmilio met with the parent of an 8-year-old female [Student 47] who had concerns her daughter was being victimized by a 7-year-old female schoolmate [Student 28]. The parent asserted that 3 inappropriate interactions between the children took place in May 2011, with another event this school year. As described in the investigators report, on more than one occasion Mr. DEmilio was not forthright, misleading both CUSD staff and the parent by stating he had contacted DCFS to report the incidents. As part of the investigation, Mr. DEmilio told Mr. Saucerman he had taken notes of his initial meeting with the parent of Student 47, but could not locate them. He also said that although he had considered interviewing both students involved, he chose not to because the information was second-hand and the students account of the events could not be corroborated. The 131-page investigative report shows that, while several teachers and staff members were aware of the suspected abuse, they did not report the matter since Mr. DEmilio had assured them he had done so.
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I believe its a really good fit for Jim and for us at this time in his career, he said. The board president noted that things have changed from the time when a school district superintendent would stay with a district for a decade or more. Five years, he says, is now considered a good run. Its not what it used to be. Superintendents come and go, Mr. Stark said. What happens is that after a superintendent has been at a place a couple of years and theyve done good work, theyre in playlots of different districts become interested in them. So lots of them go on to new challenges where the pay is higher. At the last school board meetingwhich was packed with supporters of former Sumner Principal Frank DEmilioMr. Elsasser got an earful of the districts most recent challenge. Though emotions ran high as community members urged the school board to reconsider its decision to dismiss Mr. DEmilio from the district, the new administrator was undaunted. I talked to him right after and he said, You know, my kids turned to me and said, Everyone was so nice, Mr. Stark said. Along with showing the communitys solidarity, the outpouring of support had another benefit, Mr. Stark said. It could have been that we introduced him in front of 10 people. Instead, we introduced him to a whole lot of people. Mr. Elsasser steps in to his new role helming CUSD in July, which will allow him time to get acclimated to the community. Each school carries its own culture and we dont want that changed, Mr. Stark emphasized. We like the fact that theres something unique about our schools.
Sarah Torribio storribio@claremont-courier.com
In one staff interview, a teachers written notes allege that she approached Mr. DEmilio in December and stated, I cannot be comfortable on winter break. I need to know that this has been reported to CPS [Child Protective Services.] Mr. DEmilio reportedly removed a packet of papers with a neon green top sheet from his desk drawer, saying that DCFS was not going to investigate because it was child-to-child and had occurred so long ago, implying that the papers were somehow related to the reporting of the incident. The teacher then asked Mr. DEmilio if she could make daycare, recess staff and the students teacher aware of the situation, to which he either said, yes or I agree, the teacher said. Between December and January, according to the teachers testimony, P.E., day care and recess staff were notified about the situation. After returning from winter break, the teacher then followed up by referring one of the students to counseling. Concerns about the investigation In a previous interview, Joe Tonan, Claremont Faculty Association president and Sumner teacher, expressed uneasiness at the investigation. The investigation itself was flawed, Mr. Tonan said. According to Mr. Tonan, Sumner staff were told the investigation was focused solely on the actions of Mr. DEmilio and not on faculty. Yet, a tape-recorded interview began with the teachers job security being threatened based on the answers provided, he explained. Before the recorder went on, the teacher was threatened or warned that things said in the interview would lead to possible dismissal as a teacher, Mr. Tonan said. I had to stop the interview. I had to call CTA attorneys. The teacher broke down crying. The pre-interview discussion wasnt recorded or documented, Mr. Tonan said, adding that hypothetical and leading questions were used and the teacher was left very shaken. The investigator told the teacher he believed she was cleared of all wrongdoing. It was a very traumatic episode to the teacher. It makes me question how the rest of the investigation was handled, Mr. Tonan said. In the report, Mr. Saucerman challenges Mr. DEmilios credibility based on the fact he lied to the parent, both verbally and in an email, together with the fact Mr. DEmilio did not deem the events reportable. This investigator did not find Mr. DEmilio credible, Mr. Saucerman reported. He went on to say that Mr. DEmilio used poor judgment in handling the situation and he not only misled the staff, but he misled his supervisors that he had reported the situation. Mr. Saucerman determined that, as a school principal, Mr. DEmilio is aware of his obligation to report suspected abuse, observing that the local administrator did not take responsibility for his actions, except for admitting he lied to his superiors about not reporting the incidents. Mr. Tonan rejects the investigators conclusion that Mr. DEmilio isnt credible, stating that this is a single case of poor judgment and should not discount his more than 2 decades of service to CUSD. He admits to the mistake. Those who know Frank know that he has a 25-year pattern of honesty, Mr. Tonan said. There is a failing here, which he admits to, but Frank has an established record of honesty. In the investigative report, Mr. DEmilio elaborated as to why he felt the students interactions did not constitute abuse. He said that he wanted to speak with the parent of the instigator to get her perspective before calling DCFS. The parents reaction, according to Mr. DEmilio, was that of shock and genuine concern. He followed up by observing the student on the playground who, from his account, appeared to be happy, outgoing and playing appropriately with peers. She showed no signs of being abused, Mr. DEmilio stated. She was not depressed or withdrawn, in fact, quite the opposite. Because of this, and the fact that the majority of the incidents happened more than 6 months ago, I decided not to report this to DCFS. The parent of Student 47 said that Student 28 had kissed her daughter and laid on top of her while on the playground and rubbed her body in a sliding motion,
as stated in the investigative report. Student 47 said the instigator had removed her pants and left her underwear on during the incident. Student 28 admitted the incident took place, but said it was mutually agreed upon and that she did not take off her pants. Although not outlined in the initial statement of charges, Mr. Saucermans report reveals another event, which involved the younger student lifting her dress while in the girls bathroom and asking the older child, Do you like my thing? Student 47 said that Student 28 asked her and another classmate to stand upright as a pole, then she danced while rubbing her body against them. Other alleged conduct included using a leaf to inappropriately touch her classmate, and asking several of her friends to line up on the playground wherein she made inappropriate comments about boobies growing. Student 28 is described by her teachers as being poorly behaved, as crying and laughing within a 10-minute period, and often roughhousing with other students. Other inappropriate school behavior was described as dancing, bending over then spanking her own buttocks, and being loud and hyper. Her teacher reported she was once seen pointing at a bench saying that a lady was calling her. The teacher stated that Student 28 was imagining the event. Mr. DEmilio was said to be very concerned about the possible hallucination, according to the teachers statement. On February 9, the mother of Student 47 again contacted Mr. DEmilio, this time by email, to ask if he had reported the matter to DCFS. He responded that he had made the call, but that no report number was given. I did not get a report number because it was simply a call to the hotline, Mr. DEmilio wrote to the parent. A formal report would not be filed due to the fact that I did not hear about this directly from [redacted] and many of the incidents happened so long ago. On February 14, the mother again contacted Mr. DEmilio by email to express concern for not only her daughter, but the safety of the younger child, who had exhibited sexual behavior she believed was far beyond what was normal for a child her age. I think situations like Miramontes [sic] Elementary School pass because the people in charge did not take action nor importance when students or parents made the first time a warning or complaint, she wrote. I hope this will not be the same case with [Student 28]. How is it possible that all the people Ive told these incidents as the pediatrician, [redacted], my family, think and believe that someone is doing the same or worse to [Student 28] or maybe she is doing the same to other girls in school too. When questioned about his dishonesty with the mother, Mr. DEmilio told the investigator he wanted her to feel he was taking care of the matter internally and expressed a desire to contain the situation by handling the matter at school. On February 12, the Claremont Police Department received a mandated report from Student 47s physician. District administrators talked with Mr. DEmilio on February 17 and he assured his superiors the incidents were reported. Later that day, Mr. DEmilio called the district office to admit that he had not reported the incidents. Mr. DEmilio has since apologized for not being honest with the district, but refutes the dismissal on the basis of immoral or unprofessional conduct and unfitness for service, emphasizing the incidents were between 2 young students, not an adult. He also stated in his testimony that he wanted to keep the situation contained and that he felt both students were safe with the additional safeguards and counseling that had been put into place. The CUSD board voted 5-0 on Thursday, May 3 to remove Mr. DEmilio from his position as principal of Sumner Elementary School, and voted 4-1 against his returning as a classroom teacher for the 2012-2013 school year. He has roughly 3 more weeks to appeal the boards decision and should he elect not to appeal, his employment with the district will be terminated. The COURIER will continue to follow this story as news develops.
Kathryn Dunn editor@claremont-courier.com
Active transportation in Claremont

by Claremont Bicycle Advisory Group
n Claremont today, many of us have become overly dependent on PSCspersonal space capsules, aka automobilesfor our trips, no matter how short or long. There are many drawbacks to PSCs, and we should consider active transportation for travel in our town.
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tion modes. Personal Space Capsules have many costs: The typical direct dollar cost for owning and driving a PSC is over $1 per mile. Other costs, not directly borne by the owner or fuel taxes are over 40 cents per mile for roads, parking, safety services and other infrastructure. For more detail, visit commute solutions.org/external/calc.html/. In fact it costs $10 to $13 per day just to have a car available without even taking it out of the driveway. These costs make sense when one considers that an automobile weighs as much as 20 to 30 people and uses 2000 times the energy as a person. Another cost of PSCs is the amount of space they occupy on the road and for parking. Each PSC needs almost 3 parking plus their access spaces to be available when we need them. Thus a significant fraction of our limited urban space, such as in the Village is used for free parking and speed dependent safety spacing of PSCs on the streets. Another unfortunate fact is the human cost of PSCswith over 30,000 deaths and over 2 million injuries from auto accidents reported each year in the USA. This is over 90 deaths and over 5000 injuries per day. Active transportation alone is not going to completely resolve these issues but it can be a significant mitigating factor. Surveys show that more than 50 percent of our trips are less than 3 miles. So, we have many opportunities to leave the car home for these shorter trips and realize the multitude of benefits that can be realized through active transportation. Active transportation has a positive effect on the environment. It reduces pollution and noise, limits greenhouse gases, and allows for more green areas and open spaces. Every mile we dont drive saves about one pound of CO2 emissions. On the community level, active transportation pro-
Active transportation is the use of any human-powered means for getting from place to place. This includes walking, bicycling or any other humanpowered method: unicycle, skates, skateboard, wheelchair, etc. Increased use of active transportation in Claremont would have personal and community level benefits, while also helping the environment. Take, for example, 2 situations that many in Claremont face on a daily or weekly basis. The first is the traffic crushes that are seen at every school, morning and afternoon. Every school in Claremont is affected, from elementary to secondary and even some preschools. When parents are asked why their children dont walk or bike to school, the most frequent response is that the heavy auto traffic is frightening. The result is several thousand short-distance auto trips every school day. The result is that we are teaching our children these unhealthy habits. The second situation is the lack of convenient parking in the Village. During business hours we often see cars cruising for a convenient parking place. One has to wonder how many customers get frustrated by the lack of parking and end up driving elsewhere to make their purchases. There are about 500 on-street auto parking places in the Claremont Village core. Assuming a typical 1.5 persons average per car, the Village is parking saturated at about 750 people. Recent surveys showed that nearly half of the convenient parking spaces are used by employees and owners of the Village businesses, despite the availability of parking in satellite parking lots and structures. This forces many customers to circle through the Village looking for parking spaces, degrading the experience for customers and pedestrians who are circulating throughout the Village by active ransporta-
vides healthy activities for people of all ages, promotes community pride, discourages criminal activity, reduces vehicle traffic and parking congestion, and provides safer streets for everyone. The economy gets a boost from active transportation, as it can increase tourism and related sales due to reduced traffic and parking congestion, increase property values and retail sales due to greater customer convenience and livability of the community, and reduce costs in treating air and water pollution. Active transportation has benefits for the citizens of Claremont. It provides low-impact exercise, offers affordable transportation, improves overall health and well-beingconnects you to your neighborhood and community. Claremont provides a friendly setting for active transportation. Our town is about 2.5 miles wide by 5.5 miles long, so most of us could use active transportation for the majority of our trips around town. In 20 minutes, most people can walk one mile and on a bicycle a mile typically takes 6 minutes or less. Nearly all of our streets are pedestrian- and bicycle-friendly with minimal traffic. The weather in southern California is typically mild, making active transportation easier and more enjoyable. Lastly, our city government and staff are very active in encouraging sustainable transportation. Through their efforts, Claremont has been recognized as a Bicycle Friendly Community in 2003 and again in 2008 by the League of American Bicyclists. The city has obtained several grants for infrastructure and education and will be seeking more to continue to improve opportunities for active transportation. For more information or to get involved in active transportation efforts for Claremont, contact Maria Tipping, city of Claremont bicycle coordinator, at mtipping@ci.claremont.ca.us or 399-5330. Demystifying Sustainability and Sustainability Dialogs are projects of Sustainable Claremont (sustainableclaremont.org; info@sustainableclaremont.org). The next dialog will be Sustainability at the Claremont Colleges at 7 p.m. on Monday, June 4 at the Hahn Building, 420 N. Harvard Ave.
This is like a primary election campaign.
The demise of common sense

by Joe Farrell
any in our community have contacted me about the situation at Sumner and the termination of Principal Frank DEmilio. Ive been asked to help them understand the decision-making process of a school board on these types of matters, which are never easy, but are nonetheless serious issues that most school boards face. The 2 school boards I served on for a decade were no different. Claremont is concerned about this issue; its resolution will say a lot about our community.
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Up until this point, Mr. DEmilio has had an exemplary career in Claremont, and has the support of hundreds of parents willing to testify to his character and demonstrated concern for placing Children First. Moreover, Sumner earned the designation as a California Distinguished School under his watch, which is of great significance. Militating against this is a bias in the mandatory reporting law toward reporting incidents to the state, rather than exercising independent judgment. Given the arguments for and against the incident being reportable, he should have worked with his superiors at the district level to more thoroughly consider the situation. Running an elementary school is not a fiefdom; it is a collaborative environment where the principal is the educational leader of the school site, but still subject to oversight by district administration and the school board. Mr. DEmilio failed to access the resources available to him at the district level, and to fully consider whether the actions claimed were reportable. The administration was instead surprised when it first heard about the incident from DCFS and law enforcement, rather than its own school leader. Such a circumstance shows poor judgment on the part of Mr. DEmilio. He recognized this shortcoming and offered his resignation as principal of Sumner. That said, given the historical latitude with which the school board and administration has given school sites to run themselves, Mr. DEmilio had every reason to expect that he could make the decision he made. In hindsight, the school board and administration created an environment over the past decades where the individual schools ran themselves as they saw fit, and given that relationship the school board should have accepted his resignation rather than terminate him as principal. Question 2: Did the district take into account Mr. DEmilios motivations and employment history when terminating his position? What a school board should struggle with is balancing the 25-year exemplary career and character displayed by Mr. D'Emilio in the past, with a single instance of a lack of judgment. We all want to be given a chance to correct our failings; life should not
When faced with facts like this, a school board should seek to understand the motivations of the employee when taking the actions that are at issue, balance the districts interests with those actions, and then use the reported facts to determine the appropriate consequences. In the Sumner situation, 3 young children were involved in a type of play that had sexual overtones. None of these children had moral or actual position authority over the others, and there has been no suggestion of coercion or bullying. Mr. DEmilio, in his role as principal at Sumner, did not perceive the acts as sexual abuse, exploitation or as being anything other than children behaving inappropriately, likely not understanding what they were doing. His response was informing the parents, providing student education grade-wide, and counseling the students involved. Is this not exactly the student-centered approach that we seek in our staff members? Mr. DEmilios failing was in not reporting to the school board or superintendent what had occurred. He has explained his reasoning and apologized for it in a 7-page missive and apology. He tendered his resignation as principal, but the board chose to not accept that resignation and instead terminated him. Question 1: Do the facts about the situation and Mr. DEmilios motivations and actions warrant his termination as principal?
be make one mistake and thats it for your career, unless its a whopper. It is certainly awkward to accept a distinguished school award for the school on the same night you terminate the employment of the principal who led you there. Mr. DEmilio was placed in a difficult position regarding reporting these acts to the state or law enforcement, which I believe was a damned if you do and damned if you dont decision. Like most teachers I have known, he wanted what was best for the students involved. He determined that under the relevant statute, notably Penal Code 11165.1, that the actions between 7- and 8-year-olds, without bullying or coercion, could not possibly be sexual abuse or exploitation. Such was a common-sense interpretation of the law and the actions of the students. Making a spectacle of actions that 20 years ago would [and should] have been handled behind closed doors between parents, staff and counselors, is instead played out today with bureaucrats and law enforcement. Which track directs more trauma into the lives of the children involved? Which choice is better for the children under these facts? Such is the ultimate inquiry the school board should make. At the end of the day, if Mr. DEmilio acted in the best interests of the children involved, the punishment should not be going after his credential and terminating his employment. We need caring people who, acknowledging the intent of the law, look out for the best interests of the child. The mandatory reporting law is intended to protect children from adults, and from abuse and exploitation, not from their peers involving them with inappropriate sexual play, unaware of either the consequences, or in all likelihood what they are doing. The law is intended to protect children from adults and those in authority, not expose them to further ridicule and embarrassment by adults. A school board should be able to put policy violations in perspective when the policy is violated in the best interests of a child, assuming there is even a policy violation here. As noted in letters to the COURIER this Saturday past, these facts do not rise to a violation of the law, triggering a mandatory report. Given the self-sufficient environment created and encouraged by our school board over decades, is terminating an employeewho exercised independent judgment in a way encouraged by the school boardthe correct response? Mr. DEmilio responded with compassion, and used it as an opportunity to educate and counsel the children involved. Should the school board not follow that lead and use this as a learning opportunity for all in the district? There are complex issues which surround this decision making process, and I dont know what our school board was told by the superintendent, its lawyers or law enforcement that may have led to their decisions. Did they exercise independent judgment, given the decades of exemplary service by this employee? We dont know because the school board has not explained its thought process or how it came to its decision. Reacting as both the administration and school board did here impairs the future ability of this district to recruit and retain excellent educators and administrators. Educators express fundamental fairness as a core belief; they must instill this in their students daily. When the adults in a district act one way, and expect the children to act another, such endangers the core beliefs expressed in the district mission and vision statements. At a minimum, Claremont, Mr. DEmilio and the rest of district employees are entitled to understand the reasoning that led to the decision in the face of the totality of the circumstances.
Patrick J. Pearring
Longtime Claremont resident Patrick J. Pat Pearring died of leukemia at City of Hope on May 12, 2012. He was 82. Family expressed that he will be remembered as a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. Pat was a man of great character, spirituality, dignity and integrity. He was a true gentleman, family shared. Mr. Pearring spent his entire career in the grocery industry, beginning at age 13 when he worked for Loyola Market in Los Angeles. He went on to work for Ralphs Grocery Company and Shopping Bag. Along with his family, Mr. Pearring also owned and operated Claremont Quality Foods on Yale Avenue, having purchased the business from the Bentley
Grocer, active OLA parishioner, business owner

family of grocers. After operating it for slightly more than 2 years, the Pearring family sold the store, which ultimately became Rhino Records. The majority of Mr. Pearrings career was spent at Vons, from where he retired in 1985 as vice president of operations. Contributing to his success in the grocery industry was his degree from the University of Southern California Marshall School of Business Food Industry Management Program and his membership in the California Grocers Association. After retiring from Vons, Mr. Pearring opened Silver Lakes Market in 1986 with his family. Still family-owned and operated, the market continues to serve the community of Silver Lakes in Helendale. Mr. Pearring was an active member of Our Lady of the Assumption (OLA) Church in Claremont. Over the years, he served on the OLA school board, taught CCD (Confraternity of Christian Doctrine) and was a member of the parish council, financial committee and hospitality ministry. He also served as a Eucharistic minister, helped with OLAs annual Fiesta for many years and belonged to the Knights of Columbus, a Catholic mens fraternal benefit society. Mr. Pearring is survived by his wife of 61 years, Joann Pearring; his brother and sister-in-law, Jerome and Joanne Pear-
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ring; his sister-in-law and her husband, Nadine and Jim Ennis; his 6 children and their spouses, Pat and Lori Pearring, Denise and Jesse Malone, Cathy Pearring Rockwell, Larry and Cathy Pearring, Ann Pearring Eshelman and Greg and Emily Pearring; his grandchildren, Patrick Pearring, Brian Pearring, Evan Pearring and his wife Stephanie, Jessica McGaw and her husband Matt, Michelle Smith and her husband Chris, Bethany Beck and her husband Jason, David Pearring, Caydee Eshelman and Emily Eshelman; his great-grandchildren, Alyssa Pearring and Nathan, Bailey and Jenna McGraw; and by many nieces, nephews and godchildren. He was predeceased by his parents, Ralph and Anna Pearring; and his brothers, Ralph Pearring, Jr. and Jack Pearring. A Rosary will be held at 7 p.m. today, Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at Our Lady of the Assumption Church in Claremont. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. tomorrow, Thursday, May 24, 2012, also at OLA. The family wishes to thank all of the loving, caring and efficient staff at City of Hope for their exceptional care of Mr. Pearring. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to City of Hope, 1500 E. Duarte Rd., Duarte, CA 91010, or www.cityofhope.org.
James Mac Robinson

A celebration of life for Claremont Manor resident James McOmber Mac Robinson will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 27, 2012 in Manor Hall at the Claremont Manor, 650 W. Harrison Ave. Mr. Robinson, a scientist, pilot, active church member and man of many hobbies, died at home on May 17, 2012. He first moved to Claremont with his family in 1955. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimers Association, PO Box 96011, Washington DC, 20090-6011, www.alz.org. A more complete account of Mr. Robinsons life will be published in an upcoming edition of the COURIER.
Focusing on facts and context in Sumner principal case

by Eric Sanders
y all accounts, Frank DEmilio is a great teacher. He and his wife and family have been kind and generous neighbors and members of the community. So when I heard that he had been placed on unpaid leave and subsequently fired as principal at Sumner, I found it very difficult to believe. How could the board of education have reached this decision? What kind of bad advice were they getting?
Now that I have had a chance to review the report of the investigation of Mr. DEmilio, which is publicly available from the district, I have a better
idea of how the board reached its decision. Leaving aside the reports conclusions (which are the opinions of the investigator and have been challenged by some as biased), I list below some of the salient facts that it discloses: a. When a parent of one of the involved children contacted Mr. DEmilio about whether he had made a report to the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), he told her several times that he had contacted DCFS, and he further emailed her: I did not get a report number because it was simply a call to the hotline and was told that a formal report would not be filed due to the fact that I did not hear about this directly from [the student] and many of the incidents happened so long ago. Let me know if there is anything else we can do to help. [emphasis added]. In fact,
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by Mr. DEmilios own admission, this hotline call (and the fabricated response by the DCFS) never occurred. No report was ever filed. b. According to one staff member who was concerned that a report should be made to the DCFS, Mr. DEmilio confirmed that he had made the report. The staff member, in reliance on Mr. DEmilios statement, did not make a report she thought should have been made. Another staff member was likewise assured, falsely, that a report had been made. c. When a pediatrician finally reported the suspected behavior to the DCFS, the CUSD was notified and met with Mr. DEmilio in his office. He said he had already called the DCFS. When asked which phone he had used, Mr. DEmilio pointed to the phone on his desk. Later that day, he called the district office to notify them that he had never placed any such call or made any report. In response to Mr. DEmilios termination, a Facebook page called We Stand With Frank DEmilio was established. People were obviously very affected by the news and it became clear that Mr. D was almost universally loved and admired. The messages of support gave you a sense of him as a man, and even the discussion of what had happened had a more or less civil tone. Quickly, however, the page took on the character of an online rabble bent on making CUSD personnel decisions and spouting unfounded opinions on just about every aspect of the case. For example, it is remarkable how many Facebook posters are apparently medical professionals who can tell us exactly what constitutes normal child sex play and who also know for a fact that what happened on the Sumner campus was perfectly normal and natural. More astonishingly, these same people are absolutely certain that the situation was handled entirely appro-
priately by Mr. DEmilio. The report I read, however, described sexual behaviors that were troubling and explicit, which I am not going to detail here. I frankly dont know if they constituted normal child sex play, or sexual abuseand I would never presume to substitute my opinion for someone who might actually be qualified to give one. In a real low point, some posters condemned the mother of one of the children involved. To their credit, the page administrators removed and banned these blame the victim posts. Other commenters on the We Stand With Frank DEmilio page (and in COURIER letters and at the board meeting last Thursday) are quite confident that the board was motivated solely by fear of litigation, cowardice, homophobia, fear and/or the desire to be politically correct, and that it acted rashly, incompetently and stupidly. This seems a tad harsh. The board members are our friends and neighbors. We have elected them once, twice, 3 times to positions of authority and trust. Shouldnt we at least get the facts and have an understanding of the context of the decision before denouncing them in this way? The most compelling part of the report, for me, is an email sent by a mother of a student who experienced the alleged behavior. It is somewhat difficult to follow because the names have been blocked out to preserve privacy, but this is how I understand it. First, she chastises Mr. DEmilio for not having made the report to DCFS and for lying about it. More poignantly, though, she indicates that she is just as concerned about the other girlthe one who allegedly engaged in the behaviorsas she is about her own child. She is afraid of what may be happening in that other girls life and wants the report to be made to protect the child who is not her own. What answer shall we give to this distressed parent about how the district protects its students?
Claremont COURIER/Summer Opportunities 2012
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The summer smiles, the summer knows It tells the moon to wait, and the sun to linger
oull want to linger around the Claremont area as summer days give way to gorgeous sunsets, as the heat of the day fades away.
Summer camps abound with activities that bring out the creativity in children. Get fit while having fun on the court, at the gym, on the field, or in the pool. Theater buffs will enjoy an abundance of thespian fun, and eateries throughout the Claremont area will showcase epicurean delights. Parks flourish with sounds of laughter and music, while summer festivities and concerts in the parks bring families together under starry skies. Re-experience what your hometown has to offer. Whatever you do, the Claremont area is the place to make lasting summer memories.
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CLAREMONT'S JULY 4th CELEBRATION

Day-long activities take place at Memorial Park, 840 N. Indian Hill Blvd. Parade begins at 4 p.m. Fireworks held at Pomona College - Gates open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $8 presale or $10 at the gate (if available). For more information, call Human Services at 399-5490.
MONDAY NIGHT SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

July 9 through September 3. 7:30 p.m. Memorial Park Bandshell, 840 N. Indian Hill Blvd. FREE EVENT. Phone 399-5490.
FRIDAY NIGHTS LIVE

Weekly free concerts held at Village Square Public Plaza at 101 N. Indian Hill Blvd. and in front of the Claremont Chamber at 205 Yale Ave.
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CHS musical to showcase student talent, music by The King
Sometimes the wait between scenes can be long, so Alex Ubalde sends out a few texts before going on stage in the Claremont High School Theatre Department performance of All Shook Up, a popular, Elvis-themed jukebox musical.
he Claremont High School Theatre Department will shake up Bridges Auditorium on Friday, May 25 when students debut a popular, Elvis-themed jukebox musical.
More than 70 student performers hailing from Krista Carson Elhais musical theatre class will take the stage in a production cleverly entwining a 1950s setting with Shakespeares Twelfth Night. With colorful costumes, vibrant lighting and lots of song and dance, All Shook Up is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. The musical, which made its Broadway debut in 2005, takes place in a Mid-western town ruled by bland conservatism, with restrictions on tight pants, public kissing and loud music. When a roustabout named Chad (played by Shade Tramp) rides into town, he challenges the rules, causing the local girls to swoon and the town to becomeyou guessed itall shook up. Chads revved-up libido and relish for rock n roll prove infectious, with several young people succumbing to love of both the requited and unrequited varieties. Add some Shakespearean cross-dressing as one female character, Natalie (Kristina Leopold), whos besotted with Chad, comes up with a male alter ego to be close to him. Add a couple dozen Elvis Presley songs, stir, and youve got a winning story. As Chad, Shade exudes quite a bit of Elvis-inspired attitude. He is decked out with a pompadour and sideburns, has a touch of a sneer, and is prone to the pelvicthrusting dance moves that shocked the country when The King first rose to fame. The shows musical director, CHS in-
COURIER photos/Peter Weinberger Love is in the air and the stage is full of singers ready to show off their talents during the musical number "That's all Right" from the CHS Theatre Department production of All Shook Up at dress rehearsal on Monday.
CHS student Shade Tramp has all the right Elvis moves during dress rehearsal of All Shook Up on Monday at Bridges Auditorium. Performances are set for May 25 and 26.
structor Joel Wilson, said the score of All Shook Up posed a challenge for Shade and other male students with bass or baritone voices because Elvis songs Thats Alright and (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear have been arranged to suit a high alto in keeping with the current Broadway trend of showcasing higher male vocals. Of course, covering Elvis songs would pose a challenge in any octave, Mr. Wilson said. Its Elvis. Everyone has a preconceived notion of how it should sound. Despite the vocal stretch, Shade is pulling off the role with panache, Mr. Wilson said. So are actors like Kristina, in the role of the tomboyish ingnue, and Mina Bloom, who has become known as a
Couples dance in front of a dark curtain between scenes during a rehearsal of All Shook Up at Bridges Auditorium on Monday. Performances will be held Friday, May 25 and Saturday, May 26. Tickets are $15 or $10 for children, students and seniors. LEFT: Claremont High School student Regan Henderson plays mother Silvia during the musical number That's all Right in a rehearsal for All Shook Up at Bridges Auditorium on Monday.
strong character actress and who has taken on the role of the prudish Mayor Matilda Hyde. The students, Mr. Wilson notes, have been working on the production since December. They are an extremely talented cast, and theyre working very hard, he said. Along with mastering a number of Elvis Presley songs, Shade also had to make Elvis signature hip-swivel his own. With All Shook Up, Ms. Elhai is continuing her tradition of reaching out to theatre professionals to mentor students, who are responsible for staging the show in a learn-as-you-go manner. These include Jamie Brown who, while overseeing costume production, aimed for a classic silhouette rendered with modern colors and patterns that pop. It was super fun, she said of the costuming, which featured items from the schools prop department and clothes found while combing local thrift stores. Also adding to the production values are hair and makeup designer Sam Euper and
choreographer Daniel Smith, who, when he isnt working with the CHS cast, is playing Greg in a production of A Chorus Line being staged at the Plummer Auditorium in Fullerton. Mr. Smith had lots to do with the staging of All Shook Up, which is jam-packed with dancing, but its a role he relishes. High schoolers are fearless. The egos arent there, and theyre completely committed to each scene, which makes everything really believable, he said. I think we lose that as adults sometimes. One such fearless student is senior Austa Clausen, whoalong with taking on a role with lots of singing and dancingis serving as assistant stage manager and publicity director for the production. She urges the community to turn out for the show, which she says looks surprisingly professional considering its being staged by students. Its a really fun, colorful musical, she said. Its age-appropriate for children to adults and the music is music
everyone knows. Along with putting on a good show, the cast and crew of All Shook Up are taking the opportunity to engage in some philanthropy. At the end of the production, they will collect donations to offset the medical expenses of COURIER Sports and Education reporter Landus Rigsby, who had stage 5 kidney failure in March. Ms. Elhai notes that Mr. Rigsby (who is currently on dialysis and will need a kidney transplant) has been generous in his coverage of the CHS theatre department. Performances will be held Friday, May 25 and Saturday, May 26 at 7:30 p.m. There will also be a matinee on Saturday, May 26 at 2 p.m. Tickets, which are $15 or $10 for children, students and seniors, can be purchased through Claremont High School by calling 624-9053 ext 30463. A number of tickets will also be available through the box office 2 hours prior to performances.
Sarah Torribio
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YOUR WEEK IN 9 DAYS
Galleries
CHS Days of Clay exhibit at the Ginger Elliott Gallery photo essay.
Performing arts
All My Sons currently showing at Candlelight Pavilion.
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WRITING social group at the Joslyn Center. 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. 660 N. Mountain Ave., Claremont. 399-5488.
May Thursday
ARTHRITIS EXERCISE A class designed to help with muscle strengthening. 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. Blaisdell Center, 440 S. College Ave., Claremont. QUILTING Robin Gallagher, quilter, teacher and pattern designer from Seal Beach will be guest speaker at the Nite Owl Quilters Guild meeting. Ms. Gallagher will share how quilting has made a difference in her life and in the lives of others. Her trunk show will include quilts and bags. 6:30 p.m. James L. Brulte Senior Center, 11200 Baseline Road, Rancho Cucamonga. Non-members admission is $5 at the door. The group will hold a $30-$35 bag workshop on Saturday, May 26. Form more information, e-mail bluetwojh@msn.com.
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COURIER photo/Cameron Barr Allen Allen explains his work to Claremont High School student Julliette Lin at Days of Clay Saturday afternoon. Days of Clay was organized by CHS ceramics teacher Anne Mumper to showcase 5 of her AP students portfolio work at the Ginger Elliott Gallery located in Memorial Park, Claremont.
FRIDAY NIGHTS LIVE Bands will perform every Friday evening this summer from 6 to 9 p.m. Bring folding chairs and enjoy the free entertainment each week in the Village. For more information, call the Claremont Chamber of Commerce at 621-1681 or e-mail contact@claremontchamber.org. This weeks performances include Hanks Cadillac (country) at the Public Plaza located at 101 N. Indian Hill Blvd., Claremont and Seth Greenburg Combo (smooth jazz) at the Claremont Chamber of Commerce located at 205 Yale Ave., Claremont.
will speak about railroads from 1887 to present. Learn about Claremonts citrus success as a result of the railroads. 2 p.m. Claremont Library, 208 N. Harvard Ave., Claremont. 621-4902. MUSIC COMPETITION The John Walker Memorial Competition will take place throughout the day in the Thatcher Music Building at Pomona College, and the awards ceremony will begin at 7 p.m. in the Bridges Hall of Music. Free admission.
Cook, professor of English at University of La Verne and columnist for Veterans Today, will be the featured speaker for this months general meeting. 7 p.m. Porter Hall at Pilgrim Place, 601 Mayflower Road, Claremont. 626-8467.
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RUMMAGE SALE Childrens clothing, mens and womens clothing, toys, books, small appliances and gardening tools will be available. 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monte Vista Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 9185 Monte Vista Ave., Montclair. Contact janimonk@gmail.com for more information. WORKSHOP Sustainability Dialog on composting. 9 a.m. at Pilgrim Place. Contact cf1allen@aol.com for more information. RAILROADS IN CLAREMONT Lee Gustafson, coauthor of Coast Lines Depots: Los Angeles Division,
LIVE JAZZ band Una Noche will perform on the Blue Fin patio at 2 p.m. 665 E. Foothill Blvd., Claremont. 946-1398. POETRY READING with Friends of the Claremont Library features Jane Alynn, author of Necessity of Flight and Threads and Dust. She was awarded the William Stafford Award from the Washington Poets Association and earned her MFA in poetry from the Orange County Antioch College Program. 2 p.m. Claremont Library Meeting Room, 208 N. Harvard Ave., Claremont. 621-4902.
INFRASTRUCTURE Hany Farran, professor of civil and structural engineering at Cal Poly Pomona, will discuss broad aspects of this subject. This program is free to attend. A buffet lunch is available at 11:45 a.m. for $12. Dessert and coffee is available for $5. The University Club meets each Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. in the Alexander Hughes Community Center, 1700 Danbury Road, Claremont. 625-4344. COMPUTERS John Coleman of DNET Computers will discuss viruses, Internet security and other ways to keep your computer safe. Claremont Senior Computer Club. 7:30 p.m. Alexander Hughes Community Center, located at 1700 Danbury Road, Claremont.
TAI CHI in the Garden. Increase strength and flexibility with this lowimpact exercise safe for all adults. Classes are held outdoors (or indoors, depending on weather). Wear comfortable attire and shoes with flat soles and bring a water bottle. 9 to 10 a.m. Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden, 1500 N. College Ave., Claremont. 625-8767 ext. 224. CURRENT EVENTS Weekly social group to discuss current events. 10 to 11:30 a.m. Joslyn Center, 660 N. Mountain Ave., Claremont. 399-5488.
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WRITING social group at the Joslyn Center. 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. 660 N. Mountain Ave., Claremont. 399-5488.
Jenelle Rensch covers the calendar, arts and entertainment. Deadline: At least one week before date of the event. Include date, time, address, a contact phone number and fee for admission (if applicable). Phone: 621-4761. Email: calendar@claremont-courier.com. Fax: 621-4072. There is NO guarantee that all items submitted will be published. Address: 1420 N. Claremont Blvd., Suite 205-B, Claremont, 91711.
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COURIER photos/Cameron Barr Kassandra Ventura along with her brothers Santiago, left, and Sebastian, right, work together in creating a ceramic bowl at Days of Clay Saturday afternoon.
57 UNDERGROUND: 300-C S. Thomas St., Pomona. Friday through Sunday, 12 to 4 p.m., second and last Saturdays, 12 to 9 p.m. 57 Underground features contemporary works by member and guest artists. 397-0218. Through June 30: Quint-Essence featuring paintings and sculpture by George Garside, Steve Long, Mervyn Seldon, Yi-li Chin Ward and Jay Reed. Artists Reception: June 9 from 6 to 9 p.m. Art Walks: May 26 and June 30 from 6 to 9 p.m. AMOCA MUSEUM: 399 N. Garey Ave., Pomona. 865-3146. Wednesday through Saturday, 12 to 5 p.m. Through June 30: kilnopening.edu 2012 and Big Fish, Small Pot V. July 14 through September 29: Patti Warashina: Wit and Wisdom, a retrospective exhibition that marks the evolution of Warshinas artistic career, which illustrates a variety of themes including the human condition, feminism, car-culture and political/social topics. Opening Reception: Saturday, July 14 from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, August 11: AMOCAs Second Saturday Lecture Series. 6 to 7 p.m. BUDDHAMOUSE EMPORIUM: 134 Yale Ave., Claremont. Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 626-3322. Through May 31: Video art exhibit, Snow and Ashes, loops continuously from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through the month of May. Artist Gregory Colbert uses still and movie cameras to explore extraordinary interactions between humans and animals. Through June 30: Forgotten Altars, featuring paintings by artist and actor Christopher Cousins. BUNNY GUNNER GALLERY: 266 W. Second St., Pomona Arts Colony. Tuesday to Friday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, 12 to 6 p.m. 868-2808. Through June 6: Brent Haradas Bad Trip to Bad Lands, an installation of over 100 paintings. Haradas style has been described as playful and slightly twisted from years of study of street art and underground comics. Last Saturday Reception: Saturday, May 26 from 6 to 9 p.m. CLAREMONT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ART GALLERY: 205 Yale Ave., Claremont. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 3981060. Through May 31: Fourth Annual Claremont High School Student Art Show.
GALLERIES
Naima Orozco and Jenna Watje observe a piece by AP student Ngoc Pham at Days of Clay Saturday afternoon in the Ginger Elliott Gallery in Claremont. Days of Clay ran Friday evening and Saturday and Sunday afternoon at Memorial Park in Claremont.
Becca Watje uses a cookie cutter to embellish a ceramic bowl in a workshop at Days of Clay on Saturday in Memorial Park. Students of Anne Mumpers AP ceramics class showed guests how to create ceramic artwork in order to earn donationsin support of CHS ceramics classes.
FIRST STREET GALLERY ART CENTER: 250 W. First St. Suite 120, Claremont. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Info: 626-5455. Through June 22: Staff Selects, showcasing the staff and clients of First Street Gallery Art Center. A range of media will be featured including paintings, drawings, ceramics, photo/video and mixed-media sculpture. GALLERIA BERETICH: The home of Barbara Beretich, 1034 Harvard Ave., Claremont. 624-0548. www.galleriaberetich.com. Open Sundays from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. by appointment only: Featuring California art, paintings and sculptures from local and national artists since 1976. Through June 3: An exhibit of works by Barbara Beretich (bronze sculptures and oil paintings) and Diane Divelbess (paintings, drawings and hand-pulled prints).
GALLERY SOHO: 300-A S. Thomas St., basement level, Pomona Arts Colony. Thursday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Through May 31: Open Art Show Images of Spring. June 3 through 30: Expressions open art show. Art will be accepted for the show Saturday, June 2 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Entry fees apply. Opening Reception: Saturday, June 9 from 6 to 10 p.m. LOFT 204: 532 W. First St. #204, Claremont in the Packing House. Open Wednesday through Friday, 12 to 5 p.m. and first Fridays, 6 to 9 p.m. 391-4208. Through May 25: Condolences, new works by Karen Karlsson. MALOOF FOUNDATION FOR ARTS & CRAFTS: 5131 Carnelian St., Alta Loma. The garden is open Thursdays and Saturdays, noon to 4 p.m. This hand-built historic resi-
dence is situated within a 6-acre public garden and includes Maloofs handcrafted furniture, an American Indian artifacts collection, woodturned bowls, sculpture and paintings gathered over 50 years. 980-0412. Plein Air Painting in the Garden: Painters are invited to set up their easels in the garden. Call to reserve a space. Historic Residence Tours: Tour the hand-built house of internationally known woodworker Sam Maloof and his wife Alfreda. See iconic Maloof furniture as well as the astonishing Maloof arts and crafts collection. Docent-led tours of the house are scheduled hourly. $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, and $5 for students. Garden is available for self-guided tours and is free of charge. PETTERSON MUSEUM OF INTERCULTURAL ART: 730 Plymouth Road, Pilgrim Place. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m. Contains collections of international fine art, folk art and material culture from 10,000 B.C. to the present contributed by Pilgrim Place residents and community friendscovering every continent. 399-5544. Through September 2: Celebrating the Traditional and Modern Arts of Japan. RANCHO SANTA ANA BOTANIC GARDEN: 1500 N. College Ave., Claremont. Open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed January 1, July 4, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Admission to the garden is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors (65+) and students with valid ID, $4 for children 3 to 12, no charge for children under 3, and free of charge to members. 625-8767 or www.rsabg.org. Through July 15: Sculptor David Rogers Big Bugs. Up to 25-footlong creepy crawlies from natural materials.
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NIGHT LIFE
EUREKA! GOURMET BURGERS & CRAFT BEER: 580 W. First St., Claremont. Hoppy Hour daily from 2 to 6 p.m. 445-8875. Mondays: Local Mondays featuring $3 Dale Bros. Brewery pints. Tuesdays: 50 percent off all wines by the glass. Wednesdays: Steal-the-Glass craft beer of the week. Meet the brewer first Wednesday of every month. Thursday, May 24: All Titos Vodka drinks $2 off and Eureka! Thursday Night Music featuring Midnight Hour (rock). THE FOLK MUSIC CENTER: 220 Yale Ave., Claremont Village. Open Mic night, the last Sunday of every month. Sign up begins at 6 p.m.; performances run from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Admission is $1. Info: 6242928 or www.folkmusiccenter.com. Sunday, June 10: Transatlantic Steel. 7 p.m. Saturday, June 16: After disbanding the Los Angeles new wave/power pop group the Plimsouls, Peter Case launched a career as a singer/songwriter specializing in the flat-pick guitar style and semiautobiographical stories of drifters. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 23: Joel Rafael is an internationally-recognized songwriter from San Diego and is considered to be one of the most natural interpreters of Woody Guthries songs. He has been a featured performer at the annual Woody Guthrie Folk Festival. Mr. Rafael tours the country as both a solo artist and with the Joel Rafael Band. $12. 7:30 p.m. FLAPPERS COMEDY: 540 W. First St., Claremont. (Claremont Packing House) 18+. Show Times: Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door. May 25 and 26: Will Durst is the reigning C-SPAN favorite comic, 5time Emmy nominee and recipient of 7 consecutive nominations for the American Comedy Awards Stand Up of the Year. HIP KITTY JAZZ & FONDUE:
Crossword by Myles Mellor. Puzzle #163

Across 1. Coordinate 5. Illegible handwriting 11. Kind of lettuce 14. Environs 15. Forceful 16. Pick 17. Cowed 19. Word of possibility 20. Kind of unit 21. Painting with small dots 23. Ice cream flavor 25. Store sign 26. Faux pas 29. Poseidon's domain 32. Minute bit 35. Courier column segment 36. Tablets 38. "Just do it" is their slogan 39. Impetuous 40. Curacao neighbor 41. Catch all abbr. 42. Be in pain 43. 60's protest 44. Drink like a fish 45. ___ up; sick in bed 46. Boxer, for one 47. Hair-raising 48. What's expected 51. "Against all ___" 53. Covered balconies 56. Protections 60. Manual boat mover 61. House purchase money 64. Surprised interjection 65. Without charge 66. Melody 67. Kind of pie 68. Fourscore 69. Lord's mate Down 1. Mess up badly 2. Marine eagle 3. Badger's tunnel 4. Claremont grooming salon 5. It might be put on the rack 6. Cow chew 7. Cellular stuff 8. Takes steps 9. Sharpens a knife 10. Beetlejuice teen 11. Rival 12. Iridescent gem 13. Eyelid woe 18. Gooey ground 22. Small heavenly body 24. Egyptian deity 26. Goat antelope 27. Philippine plant 28. Angler's equipment 30. Extract by solvent 31. Lacking pigmentation 33. African beast 34. Fight 36. Ballet move 37. ___ Jacinto 47. Trend-setting 49. Mountain chain 50. Haka performers 52. LAUSD Superintendent, John ___ 53. Come into view 54. Island near Kauai 55. Ill-gotten gains 57. Red Cross supplies 58. Tennyson lady 59. 1972 Pink Floyd song 62. The utmost (degree) 63. Hole
Answers to last weeks puzzle #162
502 W. First St., the Packing House. Wednesday through Sunday, 5:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Live jazz every night. Admission: 2-drink minimum. Info: 447-6700 or www.hipkittyjazz.com. Wednesday, May 23: Open Jam Night with Mystic Spunk (funk/hip hop/R&B). 8 p.m. Thursday, May 24: Nichole Preuss (jazz). 8 p.m. Friday, May 25: Rumble King (rock n roll). 8 p.m. $5 cover charge. Saturday, May 26: The Barrel House Boys (rhythm and blues). 8 p.m. $5 cover charge. Sunday, May 27: Refugio Instrumental Blues Band (bossa nova/jazz/Latin). 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 29: Beat Cinema (DJ). 10 p.m. THE PRESS RESTAURANT: 129 Harvard Ave., Claremont Village. Thursday through Saturday, until 2 a.m. Live DJ every Thursday at 11 p.m. 21+ after 9 p.m. Standing Room only after 9:30 p.m. No cover. 6254808. Wednesday, May 23: Half-off Wine Wednesday. 11 a.m. to closing. Thursday, May 24: Los Feliz Quartet (jazz). 10 p.m. Friday, May 25: Grant Langston and The Supermodels (roots rock/blues). 10 p.m. Saturday, May 26: Honeymoon Truckstop and The Black Tongued Bells (rock). 10 p.m. Sunday, May 27: Dining music at 6 p.m. followed by Sunday Night Living Room Jam at 9 p.m. Tuesday, May 29: King Trivia Night. Answer trivia questions for a chance to win beer. 9 p.m. PIANO PIANO: 555 W. Foothill Blvd., Claremont. Live dueling piano show times: Wednesday and Thursday 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. 21+. $5 cover charge on Fridays and Saturdays after 8 p.m. (no cover charge with student ID). 547-4266. Tuesdays: Taco Tuesday with $1 tacos, $2 Coronas, and $3 margaritas. Wednesdays: Rockstar Karaoke, rock the mic or jam with the band. $2 Bud Lights and $4 Vodka Rockstars. 9 p.m.
MOVIE LISTINGS
LAEMMLES CLAREMONT 5 THEATRE: 450 W. Second St., Claremont. 621-5500 or visit Laemmle.com for movie listings. General: $11; students with ID: $8.50; Children under 12: $8; Senior 62+: $8; bargain price: $8 on Monday through Friday for all shows prior to 6 p.m., Saturday, Sunday and holidays prior to 2 p.m. Now playing: Dark Shadows
[PG13], Best Exotic Marigold Hotel [PG13], The Avengers [PG13], What to Expect When Youre Expecting [PG13], The Dictator [R]. Thursday, May 24: Peter Grimes [NR] opera from Milans Teatro Alla Scala. 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 29: La Fille Mal Garde [NR] from Londons Royal Ballet. 7:30 p.m. Sunday, June 10: Giselle [NR] from Londons Royal Ballet. 10 a.m.
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BRIDGES AUDITORIUM: 450 N. College Way, Pomona College. Box office hours: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 621-8032. Tickets are also available at TicketMaster.com. May 25 and 26: Claremont High School presents All Shook Up, a new musical comedy built around a number of songs made famous by Elvis Presley. The story takes place in 1955 in middle America, where a visit from a mysterious leather-jacketed, guitar-playing stranger helps a small town to discover the magic of romance and the power of rock n roll. Tickets for this event will not be sold through the theater box office. Tickets may be purchased through CHS ASB. Call 624-9053 ext. 30450 or visit the ASB web store at http://tiny.cc/pi9xdw. The Friday show is at 7:30 p.m. and the Saturday shows are at 2 and 7:30 p.m. BRIDGES HALL OF MUSIC: Pomona College, 150 E. Fourth St., Claremont. 607-2671. Saturday, June 2: Songs of the Earth performed by the Claremont Chorale, featuring familiar tunes from this country and other cultures in celebration of the first art: singing. 3 p.m. Sunday, June 10: Claremont Symphony Orchestra conducted by Robert Sage. Honoring Great Britain (site of the 2012 Olympic games). 3:30 p.m. CANDLELIGHT PAVILION: 455 W. Foothill Blvd., Claremont. Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening shows: dinner at 6 p.m., performance at 8:15 p.m.; Sunday evening shows: dinner at 5 p.m., performance at 7:15 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday matinees: lunch at 11 a.m., performance at 12:45 p.m. The summer concert series takes place on
Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. Ticket are $20. Dinner will not be served, but beverages and desserts will be available for purchase. 626-1254 ext.1 or www.candlelightpavilion.com. Through May 30: Inland Valley Repertory Theatre presents All My Sons, Arthur Millers drama first produced on Broadway in 1947. All My Sons takes place just after World War II and tells the story of a man who frames his business partner for a tragic crime. His son is about to marry the partners daughter and his plans are threatened. Saturday, June 13: Gregory Wolfe as Rod Stewart: A Salute to the Great American Songbook. Through June 3: Elton John and Tim Rices Aida. June 6 through July 22: The Music Man. Wednesday, July 11: Roy Orbison Experience. July 27 through August 19: Returning to Sin City. Wednesday, August 1: The Four Preps. Wednesday, August 8: Bella Donna: A Tribute to Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac. Wednesday, August 15: AbbaFab. Wednesday, August 29: Michael Ryan and Friends: Gypsy Passion. HAUGH PERFORMING ARTS CENTER: 1000 W. Foothill Blvd., Glendora. Discounts available for students, seniors and youth. 626-963-9411 or haughpac.com. Wednesday, May 30: Citrus Fine and Performing Arts presents Pulse, featuring student dancers and student choreography. June 1 through 9: Citrus Fine and Performing Arts presents Kill Me, Deadly. LEWIS FAMILY PLAYHOUSE: 12505 Cultural Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. Call 477-2752 or visit www.lewisfamilyplayhouse.com. Friday, June 1: An Evening with Martin Short.
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NEWLY remodeled unfurnished apartment with new appliances. 2 bedroom on first floor in Claremont Village. Adults preferred, no pets. Contact Shirley to view by appointment. Monday through Wednesday only. 626-1715.
CONTACT US 1420 N Claremont Blvd. Suite 205B Claremont, CA 91711 Ph: 909.621.4761 Fax: 909.621.4072 classified@claremont-courier.com Business Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
EMPLOYMENT
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PART time, entry level office position. Computer, phone and English skills. Apply at 419 Yale Avenue between 1 and 3 p.m.
MARKETPLACE
For Sale
INDIAN rug. 100% wool, hand knotted. 12 x 17.5. Good condition, includes pad. $185. 625-6156. BLACK & Decker 19 electric lawn mower. Not cordless. Used twice. 4 horse power. $125. 625-6156. BLACK & Decker 12-amp, corded, electric lawn mower. Almost new. $90. 447-0085. BEAUTIFUL wooden bed frame for double bed. $175. Call 753-2788. BABY Lock Companion, IntelA-Stitch 7500 sewing machine with cabinet. $200. 821-9184. 1950s vintage Wedgewood stove, 42 inches, 4 burners, griddle, and 2 ovens. Works well. $195. 626-3156. FRIGIDAIRE apartment size stove, 4 burner with oven. Clean, good condition. $125. Call 398-1747.
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CHANGE OF DEADLINE The COURIER office will be closed Monday in observance of Memorial Day. The deadline for display and real estate ads for Wednesdays edition will be Friday, May 25 at 3 p.m. ANIMALS
Animal Shelters
Inland Valley Humane Society 623-9777 Upland Animal Shelter 931-4185 H.O.P.E Upland 1800-811-4285 West End Animal Shelter 947-3517
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Announcements
RUMMAGE sale on Saturday, May 26. 8 a.m. until noon. Monte Vista Unitarian Universalist Congregation. 9185 Monte Vista Ave, Montclair. Clothing, books, small appliances, gardening tools and more!
Condo for Rent

THREE bedroom, 2.5 bathroom. Beautifully remodeled. Claremont schools. $1575 monthly with $1575 deposit. Appliances included. Available June 1. 951-453-9697.
BULLETINS
Hotlines
PROJECT Sister Sexual Assault Crisis Prevention Services. If you have been sexually assaulted or victimized by child sexual abuse and need help for yourself or your children, call the 24 hotline 626-HELP (4357). NAMI HELPLINE National Alliance on Mental Illness, Pomona Valley Chapter, provides information and referral in a supportive spirit. Call any day or time. 399-0305. HOUSE of Ruth Domestic Violence Services. If you have been abused or beaten by your intimate partner and need help for yourself or your children, please call; 24 hour hotline 988-5559.
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NEW remodel! Claremont 2 bedroom. 3 properties available. Appliances included. Pool, spa. No pets, smoking. $1500. 447-7708. www.masonprophet.com
Antiques
A BARN and house full of antiques, furniture and smalls. Refinishing too! 593-1846. Kensoldenoddities.com
For Sale
GRAND piano: 1895 Ebony Steinway model B, 611 reconditioned. Been in the family for 62 years. No cracks in soundboard. $19,500. For questions contact gcaruso123@ca.rr.com.
ANIMALS
Coyote Sighting
REPORT your coyote sightings! Contact Jacquie at 6214761 or classified@claremont-courier.com.
Lost Pet
KESHA, female pitbull, mostly grey with hints of brown, white on chest and snout. Lost May 21, on Arrow Hwy. and Claremont Blvd. 753-6045 or 568-7045.
Rooms for rent

ROOMS in La Verne, Summit and Williams Ave. $650 and $750. Utilities, internet, kitchen, pool. 714-345-3087.
LEGAL TENDER
NOTICE OF DIVIDED PUBLICATION Made pursuant to Section 3381, Revenue and Taxation Code Pursuant to Sections 3381 through 3385, Revenue and Taxation Code, the Notice of Power to Sell Tax-Defaulted Property in and for Los Angeles County, State of California, has been divided and distributed to various newspapers of general circulation pub-lished in the County. A portion of the list appears in each of such newspapers. NOTICE OF IMPENDING POWER TO SELL TAX-DEFAULTED PROPERTY Made pursuant to Section 3361, Revenue and Taxation Code Notice is hereby given that real property taxes and assessments on the parcels described below will have been defaulted five or more years, or, in the case of nonresidential commercial property, prop-erty on which a nuisance abatement lien has been recorded or that can serve the public benefit by providing housing or services directly related to low-income persons when three or more years have elapsed and a request has been made by a city, county, city and county, or nonprofit organization that property will become subject to the Tax Collec-tor's power to sell. The parcels listed will become subject to the Tax Collector's power to sell on July 1, 2012, at 12:01 a.m., by operation of law. The Tax Collector's power to sell will arise unless the property is either redeemed or made subject to an installment plan of redemption initiated as provided by law prior to 5:00 p.m., on June 29, 2012. The right to an installment plan terminates on June 29, 2012, and after that date the entire balance due must be paid in full to prevent sale of the property at public auction. The right of redemption survives the property becoming subject to the power to sell, but it termi-nates at 5:00 p.m. on the last business
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day before actual sale of the property by the Tax Collector. All information concerning redemption or the initia-tion of an installment plan of redemption will be furnished, upon request, by Mark J. Saladino, Los Angeles County Treasurer and Tax Collector, 225 North Hill Street, First Floor, Los Angeles, California 90012. The amount to redeem, in dollars and cents, is set forth opposite its parcel number. This amount includes all defaulted taxes, penalties, and fees that have accrued from the date of tax-default to the date of June 29, 2012. I certify, under penalty of perjury, that the foregoing is true and correct. Dated this 2nd day of May, 2012.
Change of Deadline: Due to the Memorial Day holiday, legal ads deadline will be Friday, May 25 at 12 p.m.
N INDIAN HILL BLVD CLAREMONT CA 91711-2765 AIN: 8306-001-045 6196 $711.59 TADEMY,LANITA SITUS:588 ROCKFORD DR CLAREMONT CA 91711-2995 AIN: 8307-012-031 6197 $1,643.57 CAYLEY,IRENE B SITUS:260 W 12TH ST CLAREMONT CA 91711-3809 AIN: 8309007-016 6198 $7,054.58 BARNICK, CAROL J AND RAMIREZ, MICHAEL SITUS:188 S INDIAN HILL BLVD CLAREMONT CA 91711-4920 AIN: 8313-024-009 6199 $422.76 HENSON,MONTE W SITUS:633 CONVERSE AVE CLAREMONT CA 91711-5537 AIN: 8315-019-001 6200 $27,789.89 MITCHNER,JAMES AND MAUREEN SITUS:579 CONVERSE AVE CLAREMONT CA 91711-5535 AIN: 8315-019-005 6201 $27,876.43 NASMYTH,PETER R JR AND DONNA R SI-TUS:434 W ARROW HWY CLAREMONT CA 91711-4903 AIN: 8316-001-032 6202 $3,866.15 LOOP,LAYTHON AND LISA SITUS:427 GENEVA AVE CLAREMONT CA 917115113 AIN: 8316-006-023 6295 $13,993.76 WILSON,DUKE A AND PATRICIA C SITUS:1921 5TH ST LA VERNE CA 917504428 AIN: 8375-013-010 6296 $2,355.49 HOLDEN,GAIL A SITUS:3039 N WHITE AVE LA VERNE CA 91750-4612 AIN: 8375032-084 6615 $10,540.65 CLINE,LESLIE A ANDLESLIE A SITUS:6056 VIA TOLEDO LA VERNE CA 91750-1612 AIN: 8664-044-014 6618 $944.69 STOLLMEYER,ARTHUR L CO TR STOLLMEYER FAMILY TRUST SITUS:4854 RAYMOND DR LA VERNE CA 91750-2219 AIN: 8666-040-001 6619 $425.03 BAUER,DAVID G AND MICHELLE M AND SAA-VEDRA,ISABEL T SITUS:2273 DAYBREAK DR LA VERNE CA 917501732 AIN: 8666-060-012 CN871149. Publish: May 16 & 23, 2012 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 2012 087094 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Leavahn, LLC, 2227 Bonnie Brae Ave., Claremont, CA 91711. Leavahn, LLC, 2227 Bonnie Brae Ave., Claremont, CA 91711. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name or names listed above on 02/01/12. /s/ Nancy Hahn Title: President This statement was filed with the RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 05/09/12. 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: May 23, 30, June 6 and 13, 2012.
MARK J. SALADINO TREASURER AND TAX COLLECTOR COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES STATE OF CALIFORNIA PARCEL NUMBERING SYSTEM EXPLANATION The Assessor's Identification Number (AIN), when used to describe property in this list, refers to the Assessor's map book, the map page, the block on the map, if applicable, and the individual parcel on the map page or in the block. The Assessor's maps and further explanation of the parcel numbering system are available in the Assessor's Office, 500 West Temple Street, Room 225, Los Angeles, California 90012. The real property that is the subject of this notice is situated in the County of Los Angeles, State of California, and is described as follows: PROPERTY TAX DEFAULTED IN YEAR 2009 FOR TAXES, ASSESSMENT, AND OTHER CHARGES FOR FISCAL YEAR
2008-2009 6192 $5,022.45 BULLOCK TRUST AIN: 8302-001-009 6193 $865.83 HAVIVI,AMRAN AIN: 8302-002-013 6194 $6,453.70 TELARROJA,PEDRO A AND MARIA C AIN: 8303-016-023 6203 $33,690.36 KAYBA,ANDREW M AND SAAB,WALEED SI-TUS:747 S INDIAN HILL BLVD CLAREMONT CA 91711-5446 AIN: 8316-019-009 6617 $561.08 PATEL,HEMANT V ET AL TRS PATEL FAMILY TRUST AND PATEL,JAYSHREE CO TR PATEL TRUST AIN: 8666-001-019 6620 $1,473.82 MAROSTE,STEVEN AND MILLY AIN: 8669-028-014 6621 $34,079.37 VASILJI,IVAN AND IVA TRS IVAN AND IVA VA-SILJI TRUST SITUS:3563 N MILLS AVE CLAREMONT CA 91711-2022 AIN: 8671-015-005 6622 $305.04 POULSEN,NORMAN L AIN: 8673-004-014 6623 $1,106.97 POULSEN,NORMAN L AIN: 8673-012-012 6624 $371.78 POULSEN,NORMAN L AIN: 8673-012-013 6625 $176.23 SUTTER INVESTMENT CORP C/O C/O N L POULSEN AIN: 8673-017-013 6626 $535.84 LASCANO,PHILLIP AIN: 8673-018-016 6627 $385.31 POULSEN,NORMAN L AIN: 8675-022-001 PROPERTY TAX DEFAULTED IN YEAR 2007 FOR TAXES, ASSESSMENT, AND OTHER CHARGES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007 6195 $29,624.96 SANDBLOSSOM LLC C/O C/O ALFONCINA SANDOVAL COOK SITUS:1978
LEGAL TENDER
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No. CA1100034867 Loan No. 7441711694 Insurer No. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 07/03/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 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: SUZY LEA JUAREZ, A SINGLE WOMAN AND ELIOT ARNOLD, A SINGLE MAN, AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded 07/14/2006 as Instrument No. 06 1556265 in Book XX , page XX of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California Date of Sale: 06/04/2012 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: 180 PIEDMONT AVENUE CLAREMONT, CA 91711 APN #: 8313-004021 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $371,436.70, 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 714-730-2727 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 CA1100034867. 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: 05/01/2012 Executive Trustee Services, LLC dba ETS Services, LLC 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, CA 91504-3120 Sale Line: 714730-2727 Ileanna Petersen, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER A-4239656 05/09/2012, 05/16/2012, 05/23/2012 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S No. 1309494-02 APN: 8714-012-001 TRA: 010115 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx0737 REF: Tatum, Elba M IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED December 20, 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. On May 29, 2012, at 9:00am, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded December 28, 2007, as Inst. No. 20072850013 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, executed by Elba M Tatum, A Married Woman, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashiers check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank Behind the fountain located in civic center plaza, 400 civic Center Plaza Pomona, California, 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 described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 20877 Gold
Run Dr Diamond Bar CA 91765-3792 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $575,469.35. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (619)590-1221 or visit the internet website www.rppsales.com, using the file number assigned to this case 1309494-02. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web Site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. For sales information:(619)590-1221. Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 920229004 Dated: April 30, 2012. (R-409607 05/09/12, 05/16/12, 05/23/12) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. 120004544 Doc ID #000202885432005N Title Order No. 12-0009686 Investor/Insurer No. 1687834272 APN No. 8303-010-011 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/11/2003. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by THOMAS C HAYWARD AND NANCY A HAYWARD, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 04/11/2003 and recorded 4/25/2003, as Instrument No. 2003-1180084, in Book , Page , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 06/07/2012 at 9:00AM, Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles-Norwalk, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650, Vineyard Ballroom 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: 1039 HARDING COURT, CLAREMONT, CA, 91711. 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 $302,549.91. 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. 12-0004544. 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. AFN4223516 05/09/2012, 05/16/2012, 05/23/2012 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 2012 077154 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as CLAREMONT CHEFS ACADEMY, 514 W. First St., Claremont, CA 91711. Robert William Sassaman III, 161 W. San Jose Ave., Claremont, CA 91711. This business is conducted by an Individual. Registrant has not yet commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /s/ Robert W. Sassaman III This statement was filed with the RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 04/26/12. 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: May 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2012. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 2012 084225 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as trs Bon salon, 143 N. Harvard Ave. Suite D, Claremont, CA 91711. Traci Bonham, 2315 N. Orange Dr. West, Upland, CA 91784. Matthew Bonham, 2315 N. Orange Dr. West, Upland, CA 91784. 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/ Traci Bonham This statement was filed with the RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 05/04/12. 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).
Claremont COURIER Classifieds/Wednesday, May 23, 2012

PUBLISH: May 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2012. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. 070055483 Doc ID #00010055496642005N Title Order No. 07-8-254464 Investor/Insurer No. APN No. 8302-020-053 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/16/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by ORRIN D'ANTIGNAC, AND SHALAMAR GRISSOM D'ANTIGNAC, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 06/16/2006 and recorded 6/27/2006, as Instrument No. 06 1412910, in Book , Page , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 06/11/2012 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: 3801 NORTHAMPTON AVENUE, CLAREMONT, CA, 91711. 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 $817,618.12. 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. 07-0055483. 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 1757 TAPO CANYON ROAD, SVW-88 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: Trustee's Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. A-4243680 05/16/2012, 05/23/2012, 05/30/2012 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee's Sale No. 05-FWA-116889 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/28/2001. 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. On June 6, 2012, at 11:00 AM, BY THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED AT, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, in the City of POMONA,
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County of LOS ANGELES, State of CALIFORNIA, REGIONAL SERVICE CORPORATION, a California corporation, as duly appointed Trustee under that certain Deed of Trust executed by OMAR M. FAAL, AN UNMARRIED MAN, as Trustors, recorded on 12/5/2001, as Instrument No. 01 2314957, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of CALIFORNIA, under the power of sale therein contained, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, for cash, or cashier's check (payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States) without warranty express or implied as to title, use, possession or encumbrances, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it as such Trustee, in and to the following described property situated in the aforesaid County and State, to-wit: TAX PARCEL NO. 8673-022-020 From information which the Trustee deems reliable, but for which Trustee makes no representation or warranty, the street address or other common designation of the above described property is purported to be 680 ADIRONDACK LANE , CLAREMONT, CA 91711. Said property is being sold for the purpose of paying the obligations secured by said Deed of Trust, including fees and expenses of sale. The total amount of the unpaid principal balance, interest thereon, together with reasonably estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Trustee's Sale is $256,253.38. 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 800-542-2550 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web site www.rtrustee.com, using the file number assigned to this case. 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. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c), the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one or more of the following methods: by telephone, by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting or the borrower has surrendered the property to the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent and that the compliance with Civil Code Section 2923.5 was made at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of this Notice of Sale. Dated: 5/2/2012 REGIONAL SERVICE CORPORATION, Trustee By: MARILEE HAKKINEN, AUTHORIZED AGENT Agent for Trustee: AGENCY SALES AND POSTING 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92602 Telephone Number: (800) 542-2550 Sale Information: (714) 730-2727 or http://www.rtrustee.com A-4244110 05/16/2012, 05/23/2012, 05/30/2012 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 2012 075630 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as The Kamlak Center, 1465 Mural Drive, Claremont, CA 91711. Betty J. Kovacs, 1465 Mural Drive, Claremont, CA 91711. Kimberly Saavedra, 1465 Mural Drive, Claremont, CA 91711. This business is conducted by a General Partnership. Registrant has not yet commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /s/ Kimberly Saavedra This statement was filed with the RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 04/24/12. 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: May 16, 23, 30 and June 6, 2012.
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 255384CA Loan No. 0018356055 Title Order No. 1026698 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 02-162007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 06-062012 at 11:00 A.M., CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 02-23-2007, Book N/A, Page N/A, Instrument 20070395130, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, executed by: MI SOOK KIM, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, as Trustor, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (MERS) ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, NBGI , INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS., as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier's check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier's 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. Sale 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 the Deed of Trust. 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, interest thereon, estimated 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. Place of Sale: BY THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED AT 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA 91766. Legal Description: LOT 77 OF TRACT NO 25986, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 689 PAGE 40 TO 44, INCLUSIVE OF MAPS OF RECORD. IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $511,709.96 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 2545 CASTLE ROCK ROAD DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765 APN Number: 8285-012-006 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. DATE: 05-162012 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee CASEY KEALOHA, ASSISTANT SECRETARY CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800-892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 5731965 or www.priorityposting.com THE FOLLOWING NOTICES APPLY TO PROPERTIES CONTAINING ONE TO FOUR SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES ONLY. 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, this information can be obtained from one of the following two companies: LPS Agency Sales & Posting at (714) 730-2727, or visit the Internet Web site www.lpsasap.com (Registration required to search for sale information) or Priority
Posting & Publishing at (714) 573-1965 or visit the Internet Web site www.priorityposting.com (Click on the link for Advanced Search to search for sale information), using the Trustee Sale No. shown above. 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. A-4240467 05/16/2012, 05/23/2012, 05/30/2012 NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE TS No. CA-11-485343-RM Order No.: 110570411CA-GTO YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 4/3/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): MARY LOUISE CLASS, AS TRUSTEE OF THE MARY LOUISE CLASS REVOCABLE TRUST DATES OCTOBER 3, 2006 Recorded: 4/10/2007 as Instrument No. 20070853126 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 6/6/2012 at 9:00 A.M. Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza Pomona, CA 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $238,034.80 The purported property address is: 4250 PIEDMONT MESA RD, CLAREMONT, CA 91711 Assessors Parcel No. 8302-016-004 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorders office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714-573-1965 for information regarding the trustees sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-11-485343-RM . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagees Attorney. Date: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-573-1965 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 6457711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. TS No.: CA-11-485343-RM IDSPub #0027134 5/16/2012 5/23/2012 5/30/2012 Trustee Sale No. 257174CA Loan No. 3010304032 Title Order No. 1089363 NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/24/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 6/13/2012 at 09:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 11/01/2006, Book N/A, Page N/A, Instrument 06 2427135, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by: DANIEL J GROSZEWSKI, A WIDOWER, as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashiers check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashiers 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. Sale 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 the Deed of Trust. 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, interest thereon, estimated 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. Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA Legal Description: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $368,078.03 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 518 RICHBROOK DRIVE , Claremont, CA 91711 APN Number: 8367-007-003 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by email; by face to face meeting. DATE: 5/22/2012 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee FRED RESTREPO, ASSISTANT SECRETARY CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800-892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com THE FOLLOWING NOTICES APPLY TO PROPERTIES CONTAINING ONE TO FOUR SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES ONLY. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorders office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, benefici-
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ary, 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, this information can be obtained from one of the following two companies: LPS Agency Sales & Posting at (714) 730-2727, or visit the Internet Web site www.lpsasap.com (Registration required to search for sale information) or Priority Posting & Publishing at (714) 573-1965 or visit the Internet Web site www.priorityposting.com (Click on the link for Advanced Search to search for sale information), using the Trustee Sale No. shown above. 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. P947808 5/23, 5/30, 06/06/2012 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S No. 1225723-02 APN: 8712-031-023 TRA: 010698 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx4664 REF: Alvarez, Martha L IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED December 24, 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. On June 12, 2012, at 9:00am, CalWestern Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded January 02, 2008, as Inst. No. 20080002822 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, executed by Martha L Alvarez A Married Woman, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashiers check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank Behind the fountain located in civic center plaza, 400 civic Center Plaza Pomona, California, 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 described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 19825 Sunset Vista Rd Walnut CA 91789-5329 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $1,172,259.21. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (619)590-1221 or visit the internet website www.rppsales.com, using the file num-
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ber assigned to this case 1225723-02. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web Site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. For sales information:(619)590-1221. Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 920229004 Dated: May 14, 2012. (R-410420 05/23/12, 05/30/12, 06/06/12) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S No. 1314124-10 APN: 8367-029-001 TRA: 007790 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx8156 REF: Wilson, James IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED August 06, 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. On June 12, 2012, at 9:00am, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded August 17, 2007, as Inst. No. 20071935068 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, executed by James A Wilson and Sharon M Wilson Husband And Wife As Joint Tenants, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashiers check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank Behind the fountain located in civic center plaza, 400 civic Center Plaza Pomona, California, 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 described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2953 Stanton Street Pomona CA 91767 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $410,967.42. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (619)590-1221 or visit the internet website www.rppsales.com, using the file number assigned to this case 1314124-10. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web Site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. For sales information:(619)590-1221. CalWestern Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: May 14, 2012. (R-410424 05/23/12, 05/30/12, 06/06/12)
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D&G Carpentry. Cabinet Refacing. Custom Cabinets, Entertainment Centers, Fireplace Mantles, Doors, Molding and More! Free Estimates! References Available 909-262-3144. Lic# 900656.
Programs for Adults and for Children. Est. 1983. Call 624-7770. perry@aiki.com www.musubidojo.org
Room Additions, Kitchen/Bath Remodeling, Custom Cabinets, Residential/Commercial. 909-946-8664 Lic.#B710309 Visit us on Facebook! ADVANCED DON DAVIES Veteran. New and Repairs. 909-599-9530. Serving Claremont 30 Years! Contractors #323243.
A/C & Heating

STEVES HEATING & Air Conditioning. Serving your area for over 25 years. Repairs all makes/models. Free service call with repair. Free estimate on new units. MC/ Visa. 100% financing. Senior disc. Lic 744873. 909-985-5254
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.
Drywall
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REDWOOD, CEDAR & ORNAMENTAL IRON New Installations Expert Repairs Since 1980. Lic. #557151 C.F.Privett 909-621-5388
Eco-Friendly Landscaping From the creators of The Pomona College Organic Farm. Specializing in edible and drought tolerant landscapes. Why mow when you can grow? 909-398-1235. www.naturalearth.biz Lic 919825. 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
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. ROSIE'S SPIC SPAN Cleaning Service Residential, commercial, vacant homes, apartments, offices. Free estimate. Licensed. 909-986-8009.
THOR MCANDREW Construction. Drywall repair & installation. Interior plaster repair. Free estimates. CA Lic# 742776. Please Call: 909816-8467. ThorDrywall.com.
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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. 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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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. JDC CONCRETE 909-624-9000 Concrete, brick, stone, block walls, drainage. Insured. Lic. 894245 C8, C29.
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
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Landscaping
DLS Landscaping and Design. Specializing in drought tolerant landscaping, drip systems, lighting. Artistic solutions for the future. Over 35 years experience. Call: 909-225-8855, 909-982-5965. Lic # 585007.
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KEN'S OLDEN Oddities.com. Taking the time to care for Courier readers complete restoration needs since 1965. Lic #100108. 909-593-1846.
HANDYMAN service. "Your small job specialist." Steve Aldridge. Day: 909-455-4917. Evening: 909-625-1795.
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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. GREENWOOD LANDSCAPING Co. Landscaping contractor for complete landscaping irrigation drainage designing gardening. Lic. #520496 909-621-7770 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
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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.
Plumbing
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DURUSSEL Sprinklers. Install, repair, automate. Since 1982. Free Estimates. License #540042. Call 982-1604.
Weed Abatement
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 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.
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
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.
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Stone Work
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Tile
SOLID STONE Garden Furniture. 10419 Mills Ave, Montclair. Open Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jim: 909-641-3165.
Protect Your Wood! Free Surveys & Estimates Claremont Resident 909-621-5388 Lic. #557151
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.
Patio & Decks

ADVANCED DON DAVIES New, Refurbished & Repair, Concrete, Masonry, Lighting, Planters & Retaining Walls. 909-599-9530 CELL: 626-428-1691 Claremont Area 30 Years! Contractor #323243
Painting
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. COLLINS PAINTING & Construction Company, LLC. Interior, exterior. Residential and commercial. Contractors Lic.#384597. 985-8484.
Tree Care
BAUER TREE Care. 30+ in Claremont Ornamental Pruning Specialist of your perennials.
Yoga
Plastering & Stucco

PLASTERING by Thomas. Stucco and drywall repair specialist. Licensed home improvement contractor #614648. 909-984-6161. www.wall-doctor.com.
GUARDIAN PLUMBERS.com
Eco-Friendly Landscaping From the creators of The Pomona College Organic Farm. Specializing in edible and drought tolerant landscapes. Why mow when you can grow? 909-398-1235. www.naturalearth.biz Lic 919825
800-315-9680 Free in home inspections. Emergency 24/7 service. Family owned and operated. Bonded and insured. Lic# 961504
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.
Plumbing
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 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 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
GORDEN Perry Roofing. Reroofing, repairs of all types. Free estimates. Quality work. Lic #C39588976. 909-944-3884. DOMINICS Roofing. Residential roofing and repairs. Free estimates. Call Dominic 951-212-9384. Lic# 732789.
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PRE-KINDERGARTEN through middle school. Multiple subjects, Spanish & E.S.L. 31 years experience. Vilma 239-3720.
Classes and workshops. Susan Perry 32 year Yoga practitioner. Weekly classes held at Musubi Dojo. Call 909-6247770. www.musubidojo.org. perry@aiki.com.
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.
PILATES
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WASTING WATER Poor coverage? SPRINKLER REPAIR Installations and Modifications C.F. Privett. Lic. #557151. 909-621-5388 ADVANCED DON DAVIES Veteran, Mt. Sac, Cal Poly New, Repairs, Professional. All Sprinkler Repairs. Call 909-599-9530 Now Cell: 626-428-1691
Upholstery
Residential/Commercial. Quality work at reasonble prices. Free estimates. Lic.#541469. 909-622-7994. ACE SEVIER Painting Interior/Exterior. BONDED and INSURED. Many references. Claremont resident. 35 years experience. Lic. #315050. Please Call: 624-5080, 596-4095.
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.
PINK UPHOLSTERY 46 Years of experience. Up to 30% discount on fabric. Free pickup and delivery. Please call 909-597-6613.
YOUR neighborhood classical pilates studio. 665 E. Foothill Blvd. Unit M, Claremont, Ca 91711. Call for a free demo! 909-730-1033.
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CHS student earns distinction in muscial arts competition

Eitan Hershkovitz, a freshman at Claremont High School, won honorable mention at the Annual Musical Arts Competition of Orange County. He is a piano student of Lisa Friedman. Eitan performed in the piano division, competing against 106 other contestants at Cal State University, Long Beach. The Musical Arts Club was established in 1932 to continue the rapport among performing and teaching colleagues and, in 1974, was incorporated as a nonprofit organization. Donations are only accepted to increase the annual awards. The Muscial Arts Competition is open every year to pianists, vocalists, string players, woodwind musicians and guitar, with awards given in first through third place and honorable mention. The first place winners receive cash awards, and will be showcased in a recital at the Richard Nixon Library in Yorba Linda. For more information regarding the Musical Arts Club and/or other festivals, contact Lisa Friedman at: Lisa@Largo-cd.com.
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Botanic Garden will be buzzing all summer
Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden will be buzzing with events and activities this summer, and will welcome guests with new events and happenings. The Garden will continue displaying David Rogers Big Bug art exhibition, will maintain the Butterfly Pavilion, and invites adult guests to Bugs and Brews. The new event, Bugs and Brews, invites all adult Garden guests on Thursday nights from 6 to 8:30 p.m. to stroll through the Garden, view Big Bugs, and mingle while enjoying microbrew beers provided by Curt and Andy Dale. Bugs and Brews begins tomorrow, Thursday, May 24, and continues through June 21. Admission for RSABG members is $10 and general admission is $15. In addition to local microbrewed beer, bands will provide live music for the event. Tickets are available at the gate or can be purchased by phone at 625 8767.
The third annual Butterfly Pavilion drew approximately 500 visitors on its opening weekend of May 12 and 13. The seasonal exhibit features southern Californias native caterpillars and butterflies among the plants that form their natural habitat. The Butterfly Pavilion is open daily from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and will remain open through July 29. Tickets cost $2 in addition to standard Garden admission for guests 3 and older. David Rogers Big Bugs is a travelling exhibition of gigantic sculptures of arthropods hewn from hardwoods and manipulated willow saplings. The exhibition is will remain open until July 15, and can be viewed by all Garden visitors at no additional cost. A free audio tour is available at the admission kiosk. Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden is located at 1500 College Ave., and is open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission costs $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and students, $4 for children 3-12, and free to RSABG members. RSABG will be closed on July 4. For information, call 625-8767 or visit www.rsabg.org
Catch the Spirit of Pilgrim Place

Catch the Spirit of Pilgrim Place, held each year to celebrate the countless number of people from the wider community who contribute time, talent and treasure on behalf of Pilgrim Place, will take place Monday, June 4 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Hors doeuvres and wine will be served at 5:30 p.m., with dessert and a program at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $25. This annual event is our opportunity to thank the many volunteers for all they do for this community, and at the same time to give special recognition to our Volunteers of the Year, affirms President/CEO Bill Cunitz. Its also our way of celebrating with our dedicated volunteers what makes this community special. This year, Pilgrim Place resident musicians will be highlighted, Mr. Cunitz continues. The public is invited to attend and can make reservations by calling 399-5513 or by visiting the Pilgrim Place website at www.pilgrimplace.org.

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