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COURIER photos/Steven Felschundneff Donning a turkey hat, El Roble physical education teacher Debbie Foster takes to the field for the 4th Annual Turkey Trot on Tuesday at the school. Students in each period had 16 minutes to run as many laps as possible, in an effort to raise money for the maintenance of the schools fitness lab. Story on page 5.
City considers changes to transparency practices, moves on Golden State

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Making a splash!
Boys varsity waterpolo wins in overtime to advance to CIF.
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Election round-up/ page 3
Members of the Claremont High School boys water polo team, including Stephen Zetterberg and Steven Cagle, celebrate their victory over Thousand Oaks on Tuesday at CHS. The Pack defeated the Lancers 7-5 in overtime in the CIF wild card game and will advance to the regular CIF bracket.
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Claremonts disclosure practices
Dear Editor: The city staffs proposed amendment to the citys conflict of interest code is on the council agenda for Tuesday, November 13. Ive read the proposal and noticed a few features that concern me: 1. The City Clerk will be required to make financial disclosures of subordinate officials available for public inspection, but not those of the mayor, council members, planning commission members, city manager, city attorney and city treasurer. This meets the minimum requirements of state law, but the city should go further and make all disclosures available. 2. Officials will not be required to disclose contributions and loans to election campaigns. The citys code should require that copies of state-mandated campaign finance reports are immediately provided to the city clerk and made available to the public locally along with other financial disclosures. Not all reports to the state are posted online and easily viewed. 3. When an official recuses him/herself from a decision because of a conflict of interest, the official will have the option to reveal the conflicting interest. This should be mandatory. The city council should also instruct the city clerk to post the agenda and attachments for the next Tuesdays meeting each Wednesday, rather than each Thursday, so that citizens will have the opportunity to comment in letters to the COURIER before the deadline for Saturdays edition.
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Agendas for city meetings are available at www.ci.claremont.ca.us Monday, November 12 Veterans Day, city offices closed. CUSD schools, offices closed. Tuesday, November 13 City Council Special Meeting (Closed Session) Council Chamber, 5:15 p.m. Regular meeting, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 14 Architectural Commission Council Chamber, 7 p.m. Thursday, November 15 CUSD Board of Education Kirkendall Center, 6:30 p.m.
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Elected officials waste little time getting ready for work
enator Carol Liu, Congresswoman Judy Chu and Chris Holden, all Democrats, have been elected to represent the newly redrawn 25th Senate, 27th Congressional and 41st Assembly districts, including the city of Claremont. The newlyappointed legislators will be sworn into office this December.
Californians showed up to the polling places in record numbers Tuesday to cast their votes. Claremont residents were no exception, said Sonja Stump, an election volunteer in Claremont for more than 30 years. When she arrived for work at the Sycamore Elementary polling place prior to its 7 a.m. opening, a long line of voters were already gathered in anticipation. One lady had been waiting since before 6:30, Ms. Stump said. Ms. Stump credits the high turnout with the notable ballot measures and residents increased frustration on issues ranging from jobs to healthcare to education. Its not just the national issues. There are important local California issues on the ballot, too, she noted. People in Claremont care and are studying up.
Final proposition results

Prop 30, temporary taxes to fund education passed 53.9 percent to 46.1 percent. Prop 31, state budget, state and local government, failed 60.8 percent to 39.2 percent. Prop 32, political contributions by payroll deduction, failed 56.1 percent to 43.9 percent. Prop 33, auto insurance prices based on driver history, failed 54.6 percent to 45.4 percent. Prop 34, death penalty, failed 52.8 percent to 47.2 percent. Prop 35, human trafficking, passed 81.1 percent to 18.9 percent. Prop 36, three strikes law, passed 68.6 percent to 31.4 percent. Prop 37, genetically engineered foods labeling, failed 53.1 percent to 46.9 percent. Prop 38, tax for education, early childhood programs, failed 72.3 percent to 27.7 percent. Prop 39, business tax for energy funding, passed 60.1 percent to 39.9 percent. Prop 40, redistricting state senate, passed 71.4 percent to 28.6 percent.
Later that night, while early results showed Pasadena Councilmember Chris Holden with only a slim, one percent lead over businesswoman and Claremont resident Republican Donna Lowe, the gap widened to 14 percent as the votes rolled in. At the end of the night, Mr. Holden won by 57.6 percent, or 84,094 votes to Ms. Lowes 42.4 percent, or 61,899 votes. Two days following Election Day, Mr. Holden is already in Sacramento along with fellow legislators, getting acclimated. Though he says the fact that he will now take his service at the local level to the state capitol hasnt completely hit him, he is eager to waste no time in getting started. There is a lot to be done. [California residents] have high hopes and aspirations not only for me but for their legislative body, Mr. Holden said. Keeping the pressure on Metro to get the Gold Line funded through Claremont and getting California back to work are among his top priorities. California has great entrepreneurial spirit and industry opportunities to grow and develop in ways that will work well for the future of our state, Mr. Holden said, adding, Im looking forward to this great opportunity to now move on things people talked about during the campaign. Ms. Lowe conveyed her disappointment in the electorate and the elected Democratic supermajority. It just goes to show you that all people care about in this state is a D or an R by a name and not the character of the person, she said. Every one of those legislators is just a puppet for public unions going to further public union agenda. They wont tackle one thing that would make California become a better state. We will continue to plummet in education scores and we cant get any worse than the current business climate. On her Donna Lowe for Assembly Facebook page, Ms. Lowe gave thanks to her supporters for their assistance during the campaign, while highlighting her dismay at the impact of labor unions on the political process. Thank you to all the amazing supporters who helped with this campaign. We really kicked butt and held on all night. We cant help that Democrats are so blinded and dont see the demise of our state and country are coming at a fast pace. My opponent didn't give any sweat equity, he kicked back with his labor union support while we fought hard. We will fight on. As for her future in politics, Ms. Lowe stated that she will not be running for Claremont City Council and has no comment at this point on whether or not she will run for state office again. I am on the side of God and whatever journey he
has planned, she said. In the senate race, Senator Carol Liu returns to office with a lead of 60.3 percent, or 161,649 votes, to Republican opponent Gil Gonzaless 39.7 percent, or 106,344 votes. Preparing to serve her second term in the State Senateelected in 2008 after serving 2 terms in the State AssemblyMs. Liu says her focus on working across party lines to better education and job opportunities in California has not changed. I love working on the policy issues. I love the idea that we can problem-solve these things together, Ms. Liu said in a recent COURIER interview. There are many, many things we need to work together on regarding infrastructure, education and dealing with human resources that we have or dont have. I do think all these things are solvable, and Im committed to working on them until I get too tired. Congresswoman Judy Chu will also remain in her Congressional seat, defeating retired FBI agent Jack Orswell, 63.4 percent (115,910) to 36.6 percent (66,777). Ms. Chu, who has served the San Gabriel Valley in elected office for the last 27 years, said that despite the changing district, her core values and commitment to serve remain the same. I will honor that trust by fighting for their needs each and every day in Congress, Ms. Chu said. I represented the cities of the 27th District while serving in the State Assembly and the Board of Equalization, and am excited to now represent them in Congress. It has been a privilege to fight for the needs of the 32nd District over the past 3 years, and residents can count on me to continue my efforts to strengthen the entire San Gabriel Valley. In addition to electing new local representation, Claremont citizens affected change through state ballot measures. Last month, the Claremont City Council passed a resolution 3-0 to support Proposition 30, a temporary quarter-cent tax increase to fund education and public policy. The 7-year tax increase passed Tuesday with a slim lead, 53.9 percent to 46.1 percent. The city council also passed a resolution 3-0 against Measure J, continuing the quarter-cent tax to fund public transportation through 2069. The measure was unfavorable to council members because the funding previously alleged to help fund the Gold Line through Claremont would no longer hold true to that promise. California voters felt the same way, as Measure J failed to receive the two-thirds majority vote required for its passage. With 64.72 percent of the vote, the tax extension missed the needed amount by 2 points. For full election results, visit www.lavote.net.
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Council to review conflict of interest policy, public access to documents

From conflict of interest codes to election consolidation, Tuesday, November 13 is gearing up to be a busy night for the Claremont City Council. Councilmembers will vote on changes to the citys conflict of interest policy beginning at CITY 6:30 p.m. in the City COUNCIL Council Chamber. The citys conflict of interest code clarifies standard provisions of the Fair Political Practices Commission among other responsibilities. It is reviewed on a biennial basis and changed if deemed appropriate by the city attorney. If approved, the amended code would provide that the city clerk not be required to release the financial statements of the city manager, city attorney, treasurer, mayor and members of the city council and planning commission, finance director and financial consultants. In addition, officials will not be obligated to release information regarding contributions or loans to an election campaign. If approved, changes will go into effect 30 days after the vote. Also, the policy will maintain that councilmembers may abstain from a vote citing a conflict of interest without the mandatory requirement that they reveal the nature of the conflict. The council will also review the police departments request to purchase a new mobile emergency command center. In April, council approved the sale of the police departments mobile command center to make way for a vehicle that was larger and more extensive. It was sold to the city of Calexico for $100,000. The new mobile command center will take the place of the departments current stationary emergency operation center located above city hall. The operations center does not meet county space requirements, noted Claremont Chief of Police Paul Cooper at last Aprils meeting. The police are asking for permission to purchase the new emergency operations center with the $100,000 received from Calexico; with a $1.1 million tech grant received in 2009 for the purchase of such mobile command centers; $300,000 from the Impound Lot fund balance and a loan of $183,600 from the General Fund, to be paid back over the next 3 years. The council also will discuss approving $24,000 from the citys general fund to remove 89 trees from a portion of the Thompson Creek Trail. The Metropolitan Water Districtthe organization that owns and leases the Thompson Creek Trail to the cityhas asked for assistance in removing the trees on or near the water line for fear of damage. The council will consider consolidating city elections with the county, though staff is not recommending the change, and will deliberate on ceasing the citys participation in assisting the police with bicycle licensing. Before the general meeting, the city council will once again meet in closed session water negotiations at 5:15 p.m. The council will take public comment before recessing into closed session. The city council meets in open session at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, 225 W. Second St. View the nights full agenda at www.ci.claremont.ca.us.
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CITY NEWS
City makes water offer, Golden State not impressed

he city of Claremont has made an offer of $54 million to Golden State Water Company for the purchase of the citys water system and assets, according to a city press release sent Tuesday evening. The price of the citys offer is being released 2 weeks after City Attorney Sonia WATER Carvalhos announcement that the city council had unanimously decided to make an official proposal to the privately-owned water company. The amount was kept under wraps while a formal letter was drafted. The price point of the offer was determined based on an appraisal of the system and a feasibility study conducted by RW Beck, an independent contractor hired by the city earlier this year. The firm was hired in 2004 to conduct a similar feasibility study, but agreement to carry on efforts to purchase the water system failed to secure a majority council vote at that time. Former Councilmember Jackie McHenry cast the dissenting vote. The current council maintains that it is committed to acquiring its water system this time around, whether through civil negotiations with Golden State or through eminent domain. As we move forward, city staff will continue to evaluate and examine a variety of options to cost-effectively manage and finance the potential water system purchase, said Mayor Pro Tem Opanyi Nasiali in a statement. Councilmember Sam Pedroza recognized the strong likelihood of eminent domain. Every option is on the table, Mr. Pedroza said in a phone interview. I dont think the council would have gone this far if we hadnt already considered [eminent domain] in our own heads. Just hours after Mr. Pedrozas discussion with the COURIER, Denise Krueger, Golden State Waters vice president of regulatory affairs, reiterated the companys desire to maintain Claremonts water service. Clearly this offer is not serious, because the city knows that the system is not for sale, Ms. Krueger said in a statement. The citys position suggests that they do not understand the true costs or financial responsibilities associated with providing reliable quality water service. Ms. Kruegers statement continues, A $54 million offer does not at all account for the quality of the infrastructure, the value of the water rights or reflect estimates made by a third party more than 6 years ago. In addition to its offer of $54 million, the city states it has offered up to $5000 in reimbursement to Golden State should they opt for an independent appraisal separate from the one conducted by the city. The reimbursement is part of a state-mandated provision. To merely claim the water system is not for sale will not serve the best interests of ratepayers in Claremont, Councilmember Corey Calaycay stated in the citys release. Its time for a meaningful discussion regarding the future of water service in Claremont. Absent from the press release, however, is how the citys water rights will be handled. While infrastructure is part of the equationGolden State owns Claremonts 23 wellsthe water rights are a vital piece to the water system purchase, according to Claremont residents Freeman Allen and Marilee Scaff. Water is the real prize, not the pipes, Ms. Scaff said. If we dont preserve our water rightsthe right to pump the waterwe are in trouble. The city of Claremont uses an estimated 13,000 acre feet or 4.2 billion gallons of water annually, according to a study conducted by the League of Women Voters in 2005, and revised in 2006. Well water, pumped through the Six Basins Aquifer, accounts for 50 percent of Claremonts water. That percentage fluctuates from 60 to 40 percent, depending on the level of rainfall. Water rights are needed in order to pump water from those wells, allocated through the Six Basins Watermaster, the agency that oversees the aquifer. In 1999, the watermaster determined who had the right to pump that water and by how much. Claremont was given 2.8 percentor according to the Leagues estimate of about 471 acres or roughly 153 gallons of waterand Golden State was given 34.7 percent. Pomona College and other local
cities make up the remaining amount. In 2004, when the city last attempted to purchase the water system, negotiations with Golden State included $50 million for infrastructure and $36.7 million for its portion of the water rights. While the city has made its offer on the infrastructure known, residents remain in the dark about the rights to pumping the water. From whats being said, we dont know what [city officials] have in mind and I am eager to know, Ms. Scaff added. Maybe they have another plan, but in any case it is frightfully important that it is included in negotiations. City Manager Tony Ramos refused to comment on how the city is handing the water rights, stating that it is privileged information. While the citys intent to purchase the water system has been a fairly open process since it began a little over a year ago, meetings have since been moved to closed session as officials meet with consultants on how to move forward with negotiations. We do not want to release information regarding our negotiation strategy, Mr. Ramos said. Despite direction from the city manager to contact the citys legal counsel for comment, the legal team did not return phone calls. The COURIER has placed a second public records request for the most recent Feasibility Study. The first request was denied by City Clerk Lynne Freeman based on the Public Records Act, which exempts the city from disclosing information on real estate appraisals or feasibility estimates relating to an acquisition until the real estate is obtained. While the price of the citys offer for the water systems infrastructure was expected, what was not expected was the citys silence on the water rights. Who has the right to pump water for the city of Claremont is an important question that needs to be answered, said Mr. Allen. It hardly makes sense to buy the system and then let Golden State Water manage it, Mr. Allen said. Id like to see the question of how the water rights will be handled answered. Beth Hartnett
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Thursday, November 1 Attempting to take someones beer may not be the best way to make friends, discovered a 31-year-old Upland man arrested Thursday evening. Michael London had been observed attempting to take customers beers at The Press, located at 129 Harvard Ave., and refused to leave the restaurant when employees asked, according to the police report. Police found Mr. London walking down Harvard and arrested him after it was discovered that he had 2 outstanding warrants for failing to pay for public transit. **** A serial tip jar stealer is back behind bars after taking cash from yet another Claremont Village business. On Monday, October 22, Damon Robinson, 24, found himself behind bars because of $2 stolen out of a tip jar at a Jamba Juice. Police caught up with the Los Angeles resident down the street from the Indian Hill juice shop and he admitted to stealing the money. Though Jamba Juice did not wish to prosecute, Mr. Robinson had an outstanding warrant for failure to appear in court for a vehicle code violation and was arrested. A week later on Halloween Mr. Robinson was back at it, committing a similar theft at the Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf next door to Jamba Juice. And yet again the following day, Mr. Robinson raided the tip jar at 21 Choices down the street at 460 W. First St. He attempted to return the follow-
POLICE BLOTTER
ing day, but employees and police were at the ready. Mr. Robinson was arrested for burglary. Friday, November 2 The driver of a van was airlifted to USC Medical Center Friday afternoon after a 2car crash on Base Line and Monte Vista. Three others were transported to a nearby hospital. The driver of the van, traveling east on Base Line, suffered from a broken femur as a result of a collision with a vehicle heading west. It appears the driver of the westbound car failed to yield to oncoming traffic when making a left-hand turn onto Monte Vista, according to Claremont Lieutenant Mike Ciszek. The 2 passengers of the van suffered from lower back and leg pain as well as minor open wounds and were sent to a Pomona hospital for treatment. The driver of the at-fault vehicle, also in stable condition, was transported as well. Saturday, November 3 Adam Harper, 22, of Upland received an early morning wake-up call from police after falling asleep in the middle of the intersection at College Avenue and First Street. Mr. Harper was found behind the wheel of his car, with the vehicle still running and in drive. The car doors were locked and Mr. Harper was sleeping soundly. It took police knocking on the door
and shining a flashlight in his face to arouse him from his slumber, according to Lieutenant Shelly Vander Veen. Mr. Harper was intoxicated and was arrested for driving under the influence. Sunday, November 4 A vandal left a smelly surprise for the owner of a vehicle parked in the 2000 block of Cape Cod Court Sunday morning. Besides a cracked passenger-side rearview mirror, the car was strewn with smashed eggs and covered in sardines. The damage is worth an estimated $500. **** A 70-year-old womans nap in the parking lot of the Super King Market at 436 Auto Center Drive was cut short Sunday afternoon when a thief tore a pair of gold necklaces from her neck. Not feeling well, the woman had been reclining in the passenger seat of her car with all the windows down as her family shopped at the market, according to Lt. Vander Veen. Matters were made worse for the ailing lady when a passerby reached in and ripped away her necklaces. The man was last seen running away with 2 others across the parking lot heading north. They are described as a group of 20-yearold black males. The gold necklaces with an accompanying heart-shaped charm are valued at an estimated $450. Tuesday, November 6 Two Claremont residents now have an excuse to not water their lawn. Ten brass sprinkler heads were stolen from the front yard of a home in the 300 block of Teasdale
Drive between Monday, November 5 and Tuesday, November 6 at 8 a.m. And it wasnt the only house targeted. A resident in the 1600 block of Sumner Avenue was also victim to a sprinkler robbery. Five of the same Champion brand brass sprinklers were taken from the front yard. There are no suspects at this time. **** A man claiming to be a housekeeper was arrested after leaving behind a trail for Claremont police. Nineteen-year-old Jessy Adorno was first spotted walking in the 600 block of Citadel Drive, pushing a shopping cart. When police approached him, Mr. Adorno took off, leading police on a brief pursuit. A perimeter was set up and Mr. Adorno was soon found hiding in some bushes in the 600 block of College Avenue. Mr. Adorno told police that he had been cleaning a home in the 600 block of Citadel Drive and had left behind a piece of paper that he wished the police to retrieve for him. There was no such paper. The home was found to be vacant and under the care of a next-door neighbor. The man then admitted that he had been living in the garage of the property. He was arrested for trespassing and for resisting and obstructing an officer. A resident in the 500 block of Citadel called police the next day after finding several power tools in their trashcan that had been left out for trash day. Police believe Mr. Adorno stole the tools and threw them in the trash when he was attempting to escape the police. Police are still trying to find the owner of the power tools.
Beth Hartnett
EDUCATION
At left, the 5th period PE class at El Roble Intermediate School begins their 16-minute run on Wednesday during the 4th annual Turkey Trot at the school. The students run as many laps a possible during the 16 minutes to raise money for the schools physical education department. Above, students got a dot on their arm for each lap they completed during the run. COURIER photos/ Steven Felschudneff
Fitness and giving take center stage at Turkey Trot
l Roble students got the holiday season, and their hearts, started this Wednesday with their annual Turkey Trot run.
It is the fourth year the local middle-schoolers hit the track to raise money for the physical education department. The event was created by physical education teacher Deborah Foster, who was looking for a way around the bleak fact there is no funding for the upkeep of their fitness center and for new PE equipment. The fitness center is such a beautiful facility, I cant believe that they didnt give me the resources to maintain it, she said. The Turkey Trot was repeated throughout the day, with batches of students in each PE period running as many laps as possible in a 16-minute time period. The kids had previously enlisted members of their family and the community to sponsor the run with a flat or per-lap donation. Kids who ran 8 laps got an A for the day, kids who ran 7 got a B and so on. The students who ran 4 or less laps got a 0 and will be asked to return to the track in the near future for after school make-up laps. Parent volunteer Tina Houy, helped organize the event while wearing a be-dazzled Claremont Mom shirt. I like the Turkey Trot because it gets the kids moving, and its a really nifty way to raise money, she said. Ms. Houy tried to hit the track herself for a speed walk as often as she could throughout her daylong visit, even jogging a bit during the period when her son William, an 8th grader, was participating, just to mess with my kid, she joked. She helped put the zero grade in a bit of perspective. An older adult can walk 4 laps in 16 minutes, Ms.
Houy said. Ive done it myself and Im your slacker mom slug-abed. The students kept the needs of others in mind as well, collecting cans for the ongoing food drive hosted by El Robles student government. Students who brought in a canned good or non-perishable food item were awarded with an extra lap, a boost that proved helpful both in terms of their per-lap donations and for their days PE grade. Many students upped the ante by bringing in 2 or 3 canned goods. The kids have done a really good job of making contributions. We really have a philanthropic culture at our school, and I think the parents are pretty proud of that, Ms. Foster said, indicating a pick-up truck whose bed was nearly filled with canned and perishable foods for the Foothill Family Shelter. When the COURIER stopped by to watch 5th period PE students circle the track, the temperature was nearing 80 degrees and the sun was shining brightly. After a bit of stretching, they took off, led by Brandon Cowgill who was given a plush turkey hat to wear during his run. Seventh grader Solomon Tuliapupu, who was recently injured with a contusion to his thigh he sustained while playing football, served as DJ, filling the PE track with the sound of movement-inducing pop songs like Lady Gagas Poker Face and Taio Cruzs Break Your Heart. Brandon ran 7 laps, 8 if you count his can contribution. He attributes his performance to the exercise he gets from playing soccer. It got a little hot with the hat, but I like running, he said. The PE staff is working hard to encourage a similar level of enthusiasm among all El Roble students. They are putting a strong focus on heart-healthy activities be-
cause last year, student scores on state fitness testing dipped in the cardiovascular category. We were really sad about that, because were always up at the top, Ms. Foster said. Ms. Foster noted they have been implementing fun activities like a tag game, where kids can play their way to greater fitness. They are also continuing with their traditional dance unit, where 8th graders learn square dancing and 7th graders are taught line dancing moves. Ms. Foster and her PE department colleagues were hoping they would raise as much money through the Turkey Trot as they did last year, $5500. That money was used to replace 4 stationary bikes in the Fitness Center and to buy a set of medicine balls and hand weights. If they made enough this year, 4 or 5 more worn-out bikes will be replaced. Beyond that, the wish list of the El Roble fitness crew includes foam yoga rollers and repairs for 3 exercise machines. Along with parent volunteers, the event also drew some district luminaries, with CUSD Superintendent Jim Elsasser stopping by as well as board members Mary Caenapeel and Hilary LaConte, both bearing a donation. A number of local businesses also contributed, providing prizes for students who went above and beyond in terms of laps run or money collected, including 21 Choices frozen yogurt, Barbara Cheatleys Antiques, Amelie boutique, Nail Today and the Bloom and Urban Renewal salons. Results of the Turkey Trot, both in terms of the fastest runners and in the amount of money collected, will be published in a future edition of the COURIER.
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The power of place
by Jan Wheatcroft have moved house, city and country quite a few times. Some of the places I have lived in have made a big impression for various reasons such as weather, activities in the area and the person or people I was with at the time. However, one country had the power to give me intense joy and influence my life and that country was Greece. Actually, it wasnt the country of Greece but a few of the islands of Greece that made such an impression. My first introduction to Greek island living came from reading Lawrence Durrells accounts of his life on the islands of Corfu, Rhodes and Cyprus. I was swept away by his intense feelings and his description of island life but those years had passed by the time I arrived in Greece. Then I read his brother Gerald Durrells account of growing up on Corfu and even if exaggerated, sounded delightful. In 1973, I was traveling with my husband and 2 young sons throughout Europe visiting family and friends and driving in our orange VW bus. My sons were 4-and-ahalf years old and 8 months. We arrived in Bremerhaven, Germany to visit friends, drove to Gothenburg, Sweden for more friends, and then took a boat to England to visit relatives and then over to France and over to Italy. The plan had been to slowly wend our way to Sicily for the winter warmth. However, my husband made a wrong turn and refused to stop and ask for directions so we found ourselves in a different direction and eventually ended up in northern Greece. Since we wanted to pass the winter in the warmest place we could find, we decided to take a boat to Crete and we spent many months there. That, I think, was the beginning of my Greek island love affair. In the beginning we lived in the town of Agios Nikolaos, which had the most perfectly shaped harbor, which would influence my choice of islands forever. Later, we moved to the south side of the island to the town of Irrapetra, which at that time had no harbor; the boats were pulled up onto the sand after each fishing trip. Having 2 small children influenced our lives, but we were free to do and see what we liked at our own speed. We met a few other ex-pat families traveling in vans and camping out on the beach, unlike our stay in a rented apartment where I could cook. I loved our Greek stay. I loved meeting the fishermen, the cafe life, the winter sun and the harbor life of fish and boats. I loved the men on donkeys selling their produce and being recognized and greeted as I wandered around the town on daily walks. I loved learning a smattering of Greek, however, my husband and I were not getting along and he left in the VW for Italy. The children and I stayed a bit longer. We all met up at our friends house in Switzerland and eventu-
ally returned to New York where my husband found a job and we lived for 2 years. I pined for Greece and the islands and, after 2 years, we returned, hoping that it would make a positive difference in our lives. From the deck of a fishing boat, we sailed from the island of Lesbos until we neared the island of Samos where a group of dolphins led us to the harbor. I knew I had found my island. The marriage didnt last but the children and I stayed. This was 1976 and Greek island life was just emerging. Samos had a few hotels but we went to a small town, Pythagorion, which had only one hotel. We rented 2 rooms overlooking the harbor. This was another perfect harbor, originally named Tigani or frying pan due to its round shape. A few cafes and restaurants were open around it edges where the men sat and chatted and clicked their worry beads and the fishing boats came back in the early morning to unload their fish. People crowded around to inspect the catch, women to buy for their meals and cats for the scraps. There was shouting and laughter and life moved slowly but predictably. There was a daily rhythm and a seasonal rhythm and we became a part of it. The children played with the local children, who welcomed them.They quickly learned Greek. I sat in the Zacharoplasto (sweet shop) and forced myself to learn as much as I could using an old Greek primer. When school began my boys went along with the other children. We bought our bread from the forno (ovens) daily and were given eggs by black-dressed old ladies who watched over the children keeping the evil eye off of them. I bought my fruits and vegetables in season from the men on the donkeys. I went off with the local women to collect horta (wild greens) in the mountains and fields, and clams where the sweet water met the sea. I learned to sit with the women and cut up old clothes into strips, roll them into balls and take them to the weaver in the next town to be made into rag rugs. We gathered olives and I learned how to cure them for the winter. I sat and listened
to the local gossip, jumped off the rocks into the sea with the children to swim, and watched as they caught octopus and sea urchin to share with the swimmers. Thus I lived a Greek life as much as possible. Island life is different than life on the mainland, even if it is all Greece. The island isolated us, we lived in our own space and had to give thought as to the weather in order to go back and forth to the mainland. At that time our existence was a line of rocks bordered by the sea. Life was far more simple, and intense. We often danced wonderful Greek dances, into the wee hours of the morning, as we were toasted by other dancers with wine, beer and the breaking of platesreal plates, glasses and bottles, not the plaster ones used today. There was fire in those dances. My heart was opened and my senses were overjoyed. My life felt simple and earthy. The boys and I settled down into the rhythm of daily existence. They studied hard, played and roamed the village with their friends, carefully watched over by the old ladies in black who reported to me on a daily basis. Nothing escaped their eyes. Life was cheap. I gave English lessons, painted signs in English as tourism was just beginning and helped sell in local shops when the tourist boats arrived in port. We sat at the harbor and inspected the yachts as they tied up in the port, I learned to play tavli (backgammon) and entered into fearsome duels with the local men in the cafes. We watched the Sunday ritual as the men, washed and dressed in their best, escorted their wives and children for the volta (harbor walk) to have coffee and sweets and show off their finery while young people flirted and passed each other back and forth around the harbor. Hotels were built, airplanes flew directly in from other European countries and people added extra rooms to their houses. Summer tourism took hold quickly. Still, the difference between the frenetic summer season and the quiet winter season was great, and life maintained the old rhythm that we had originally entered into, so we stayed a while longer. Eventually, we returned permanently to Claremont and a chance for the children to have American schooling. I cannot speak for them but those years just living a Greek island life colored all future existence for me. Living is an intense adventure. I savor the daily rhythms, the contact with people, the meaningless chatter that is so meaningful. I am sure this can occur anyplace; one doesnt have to go to a Greek island. But I did. I was surrounded by water, the smell of the sea, and a beautiful harbor, and involved in a life dependent upon the seasonal changes. It was intense. It changed my life. I am glad for it.
Post-election
Dear Editor: Well, all of the shouting and campaign commercials are over and the American people have spoken. For Claremonters a new day has dawned with our newlyminted districts, we now have different representation. It is with a spirit of hope, that our newlyelected Democrats, who will represent us on the state and federal level, will be more representative of our views and values and work together with us to champion issues that are close to our hearts. On the national level, our president, Barack Obama has been re-elected. From a history buff, it is interesting to note several unique facts. President Obama is the first Democrat since Franklin Roosevelt to win 2 elections with over 50 percent of the vote and the president also joins President Roosevelt in being re-elected with unemployment numbers being as high as they were. President Roosevelt built a new coalition of voters who supported his candidacy and President Obama has done the same. America today, is a changing country with changing demographics. It is a country that is multi-racial and multi-cultural. The faces of the crowd for the victory speech of President Obama reflected the face of America today. The current Republican Party faces some tough questions, if they are to remain relevant. We need 2 strong political parties with competing ideas. The Republican Party can no longer be the party seeking to
win the white vote, while ignoring or insulting the concerns of women, and minorities. It will not be long before whites as a percentage of voters is a minority. The Southern strategy worked for awhile and gave the country Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan and both Bushes. But times have changed and the reality is that we are a changing country. We face challenges in the days ahead and it is my hope that in the next few years there will be a greater willingness to work across the aisle to deal with today's problems. The country wants it and demands it. If our representatives in Washington deny this reality they do so at the country's peril.
Gar Byrum Claremont
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An open letter to the GOP
Dear Editor: On the occasion of President Obama's re-election, I would like to address those who represent the Republican Party in this country. The message is simple: 4 years of unprecedented promotion of hate, misogynism, racism, homophobia, obstructionism and lies did not help any of us, Democrat or Republican. We as a nation need you to examine your policies and to denounce the lunatic fringe that, apparently, has no shred of decency. We also need you to function in the spirit of compromise, not attack; charity, not greed; and acceptance, not separatism.
We are all losing as a people because we are so divided. As a great poet once said, The times they are a-changin! Not only are the times changin', but the complexion, if you will, of society is changing. We all need to work together to make this nation the melting pot that we falsely claim it currently is. The people are speaking: 2 more states legalized gay marriage and, hopefully, we are on the road to becoming less bigoted and more democratic as a result. Whenever I hear someone promoting hate toward gays, I remember the same voices 50 years ago speaking against African-Americans and using the same justification for their opinions. This letter is an open invitation for discourse and compromise, not an indictment. Please search your souls and realize that we cannot be a free nation until all our brothers and sisters are accorded the same dignity and rights as others. When that happens, we become free at last. In the spirit of Dr. King,
Dan Kennan Claremont
Our democratic values
Dear Editor: While analysts reflect on the recent election, there is one topic I have not seen any of them discussing. The election blocked, for the time being at least, a major attack on American democracy. There were 3 components of this attempt to undermine the political character of the country. First, political campaigns and governance always involve a tense relationship with truth. But as many commentators have pointed out, no previous presidential
candidate so fully refused to accept truth as a value in democratic leadership. In this election, the Republican candidate rejected the importance of truth, of facts. The aim was solely to attain power no matter what the facts. A democracy cannot exist when its leaders, and would be leaders, have no regard for truth. Second, the Republican party, through a variety of tactics in the service of voter suppression, tried to prevent voting on the part of people who were presumed to be likely democratic. Studies have shown repeatedly that there is no significant amount of voter fraud in the country. Moreover, in a democracy the presumption must be that it is better to allow some who are not eligible to vote than to create conditions in which genuine citizens are prevented from casting their ballot. Third, the huge amount of money spent in the campaign, unleashed by the Supreme Courts logically and historically unacceptable Citizens United decision, went (of course) overwhelmingly to Republican candidates. Corporations and the very rich were enabled by the decision and their wealth to try to further replace our democratic system with a plutocracy. Fortunately, the attack this time was blunted: lying, voter suppression and excessive money spent did not succeed in electing the party of the rich and powerful. Only if we all become aware that this election was an onslaught by the wealthy against ordinary citizens and against our democratic values, can we hope to repel more class warfare in the future and also dislodge the successes it has already had while we have slept.
Merrill Ring Claremont
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Linda Shirley Kaufman Sherwood, a Claremont resident for the last 30 years, died Wednesday, September 26 at home with her daughter and granddaughter at her side. She was 66. Ms. Sherwood was born November 15, 1945 to Esther and Ruben Kaufman in Bridgeport, Connecticut, where she grew up with 3 older brothers. She graduated from Central High School in Bridgeport, and in 1966 married John James Sherwood. Ms. Sherwood moved to California in 1978, settling first in Duarte, and went to work for Crocker Bank, the forerunner of Wells Fargo. She worked her way up to manage a number of Wells Fargo branches, from Pasadena to Riverside. She was an assistant vice president when she retired in 2008. In her retirement, Ms. Sherwood delighted in caring for her granddaughter, Sydny Bowerman, and helping out in Sydnys classroom at Sumner Elementary School. Ms. Sherwood also had a strong commitment to community service, participating in Claremonts Community Patrol program and with the Friends of the Claremont Library. Additionally, she was a dedicated volunteer at House of Ruth in Pomona, where she organized clothing drives, took turns on the
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switchboard and assisted wherever needed. Linda was an extraordinary individual who embraced lifes pursuits with zest. Being around her was always a great joy, said Garry Schneider, who partnered with Ms. Sherwood during her time patrolling for the Claremont PD. Her cheerful nature and helpful ways were infectious, said Katrina Mason, who met Ms. Sherwood shortly after moving to Claremont 3 years ago and became a close friend. Linda knew all of the best places to take kids, from the Huntington Library to San Dimas Canyon, Ms. Mason said. She was full of wonderful advice and so practical, the kind of friend everyone needs. Ms. Sherwood was an enthusiastic participant at the senior exercise class at the Alexander Hughes Community Center, where she did all the trouble-shooting with the CD player and sound system, earning the nickname The Music Lady. It was the perfect moniker for someone who carried a sense of upbeat harmony wherever she went, Ms. Mason said. Ms. Sherwood loved reading and had an amusing literary quirk. During the week, she was all business, settling down
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local seniors to audit classes. She was particularly fascinated by the psychology courses offered at Scripps. After being diagnosed with cancer in 2010, Ms. Sherwood was grateful for what she characterized as 2 wonderful years, attributing her resilience to participation in the senior exercise class. She died just weeks after learning the cancer had returned. People remember her for her smile, her laugh and her gentle, friendly way, said her daughter, Colleen Bowerman. Ms. Kaufman was predeceased by her brothers, Gerald R. Kaufman and Alan Kaufman. She is survived by her daughter, Colleen Bowerman, and her granddaughter, Sydney Bowerman, both of Claremont; by her son, Daniel Sherwood of Monroe, Connecticut; and by her brother, Kenneth Kaufman of Bridgeport, Connecticut. Following Ms. Sherwoods wishes, there was no service. Plum Tree Apartments, where she lived, has planted a flower garden for her many friends there to remember her. Donations in her memory may be given to House of Ruth, 599 N. Main St., Pomona, CA 91768.
to heady historical nonfiction and classic British literature such as a fat biography of famed physicist Robert Oppenheimer and the George Eliot novel Middlemarch. On the weekend, however, she relaxed with lighter popular fiction. Ms. Sherwood also drew a great deal of pleasure from watching public television, going to the movies, strolling southern California beaches with her daughter and taking advantage of the Claremont Colleges program allowing
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Sumner librarian Marleene Bazela
umner librarian Marleene Bazela is keenly aware of the magic of books, and she runs her library accordingly.
Her reading nook is a wonderland of literary love, where kids stop by for the books and stay for the ambience. There are posters singing the praises of the written word, tables and stools where kids can hunker down, and a cozy couch strewn with teddy bear pillows where Ms. Bazela presides during readaloud presentations. Her headquarters has been further enlivened with seasonal decor: candy corn-colored fairy lights, autumnal knick-knacks and a burning candle filling the room with a pumpkin scent. Its small wonder that Ms. Bazela, who is in her 21st year at Sumner, was recently awarded with the Claremont Unified School Districts Spotlight on Excellence Award, an honor given annually to a classified staff member who has made an exceptional contribution to education in the district.
I like everything about the library, said 11-year-old Aymen Taleb, who was picking up the first installment of the popular Hunger Games series. I like all the pictures and whatnot, the smelleverything. Ms. Bazelas personal reading tastes run to historical fiction rather than scifi, but she read the first Hunger Games title herself before putting it on her shelves. After reading it, I saw that there was some violence but it didnt feel inappropriate, she said. The Hunger Games also has the advantage of being a trilogy, which means that kids who read the first book are likely to read all 3. Series are an increasingly popular format among young readers, Ms. Bazela noted. I think kids like them because they dont end, she said. Her point was underscored by 11year-old Michael Gonzales, who stepped into the library to return an installment of Dav Pilkeys humorous Captain Underpants series and to check out the first book in Rick Riordans Heroes of Olympus. A spin-off
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of the Percy Jackson & the Olympians series, the Heroes books chronicle the efforts of 7 demigods to stop Gaea, a malevolent goddess of the earth, from gaining control of the planet. Michael, a 2nd degree black belt, had browsed through a copy of the book belonging to a fellow student in his martial arts class and got hooked. Sometimes Im forced to read, but now I really like it, Michael said. Its pretty easy to find popular fiction titles, which have a prominent place in the Sumner library. Locating books on other topics may take a touch of sleuthing, though. There is still an oldfashioned wooden card catalogue cabinet gracing the Sumner librarywhich Ms. Bazela cant bring herself to get rid ofbut its used more as a history lesson for the kids. Nowadays, Ms. Bazela shows students how to find what they need via the librarys computer system. Instilling a bit of self-sufficiency in her visitors makes her job easier, she said. Otherwise, theres a little trail of ducks behind me, asking, Where are the monkey books, the dolphin books, the Star Wars books? Just because she likes having her ducks in a row, however, doesnt mean
that Ms. Bazela finds kids to be a bother. I love being around children every daytheir precociousness, their silliness, their funny comments. Its such an honor to be recognized for something I love so much, Ms. Bazela said. One way to get to know someone quickly is to ask them about their reading habits. Ms. Bazela reads widely, with a professional emphasis on childrens books and a personal emphasis on novels that whisk the reader away to another time and place. Books that have enchanted her in recent times include Memoirs of a Geisha, The Girl with the Pearl Earring and Those Who Served, which were set in pre- and post-World War II-era Japan, 17th century Holland and the American Civil War, respectively. The protagonists of a couple other books to recently catch Ms. Bazelas fancy have hailed from India. She recently reread The Life of Pi, which tells the tale of a family of Indian zooowners who decide to move to Canada. Their ship, laden with the entire family and their menagerie, capsizes and the only survivors are 14-year-old Pi and the tiger. Boy and feline share a lifeboat until they reach safety. Its just fascinating and not anything I would normally read, but I loved it so
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APPLICANTS SOUGHT FOR MEMBER OF THE CLAREMONT HILLS CONSERVATION CORPORATION, THE CLAREMONT SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE, THE CLAREMONT TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, AND FOR A CLAREMONT COMMUNITY MEMBER OF THE TRI-CITY MENTAL HEALTH GOVERNING BOARD Residents interested in taking a more active role in the Citys decision-making process are encouraged to apply for appointment to a board of committee. Currently, applications are being sought for the following: CLAREMONT SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE The Sustainability Committee was established to provide broad oversight of the Sustainable City Plan by reviewing annual grade cards and making recommendations on the scope and timing of future updates of the Plan. CLAREMONT HILLS CONSERVATION CORPORATION The purpose of the corporation is to receive and hold a Power of Termination for public hillside open space purposes arising out of the conveyance of 1225 acres of undeveloped hillside land to the City of Claremont for hillside parkland purposes, and to receive and hold other powers of termination, conservation easements or other real property interests and activities including receiving contributions to facilitate acquisition and development of publicly owned hillside land in and within the sphere of influence of the City of Claremont for public park, open space and recreational purposes. TRI-CITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER GOVERNING BOARD Tri-City is a principal source of mental health services in Claremont, La Verne and Pomona. Applicants should have a willingness to invest the time and energy to ensure the health and viability of the system of care, be committed to participate in ongoing education and training, to providing leadership and oversight to the Agency and the mental health system in the three member cities, and to being an advocate for the patients served and the larger system of care. He or she should live or work in the City, have knowledge of mental illness, recovery and self-help, and of cultural competency modes and program analysis related to mental health service delivery. TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION The Traffic and Transportation Commission enhances the quality of life for the residents of Claremont through its review of and recommendation on issues which help to promote a safe environment while traveling within the City. Additional consideration is given to the need to pursue alternative modes of travel, including regional transportation systems.
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much, I really wanted to read it again, the librarian said, noting that the book changed her attitude towards zoos, which shes always been opposed to. I never realized that animals that live in zoos are actually better off for the most part. They have shelter, they have food and theyre not in danger of being killed, she said. I still could never bring myself to go to a zoo, though, to see an elephant incarcerated like that. Ms. Bazela, who was fond of the Bobbsey Twins and other youthful sleuths when she was growing up, cites Pride and Prejudice as her all-time favorite book. She said she can read the classic romance over and over and, although shes not a big movie fan, the film adaptation starring Keira Knightly holds a permanent place of honor on her DVR. I love the fact that there are strong women in the story, and thats really what Jane Austin wanted to point out, even all those years ago when women were supposed to be demure and not speak their mind, she said. I also love finding out how society worked back thenhow women couldnt own land and how, if there were only girls born to a family, the land went
onto the next closest male relative. For Ms. Bazela, who spends much of her personal time combing the Internet for inexpensive childrens books, which she buys with her own money, reading is about sharing. She draws great inspiration from Anna Quindlens Short Guide to a Happy Life and Being Perfect and, over the years, has probably given copies of the books to 25 friends and family members. Shes one of those people who writes books that are very spiritual, that tap into your thoughts about how to embrace yourself and love yourself and dont worry about the small stuff, Ms. Bazela said. I reread them 2 to 3 times a year and it gives me a lot of inspiration to go, Wow, how lucky am I?! She also draws inspiration from her favorite quote, coined by Confucius: Choosea jobyou love, and you will never have to work a day in your life. It has always resonated with Ms. Bazela, who feels deeply fortunate to spend her days among books and children. I just thought it was so interesting, she said. It felt like it was written specifically about me.
COURIERphoto/Steven Felschundneff Sumner librarian Marleene Bazela Sarah Torribio storribio@claremont-courier.com
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Beatrice T. Hernandez
Mother, interpreter, menudo maven
Beatrice T. Hernandez, a longtime Claremont resident, died on October 25, 2012. She was 90. Mrs. Hernandez was born on May 3, 1922 in Pineland, Texas, the third of 12 children. Her father, Refugio Terrazas, had been born in Chihuahua, Mexico, while her mother Elvira was a south Texas native When she was a teen, she attended a church bazaar on the other side of town with her sister and a mutual friend. Mrs. Hernandez, attractive and, at 58, noticeably tall for a Mexican girl at the time, caught the eye of Joseph A. Hernandez, who was there hanging out with his buddies. A courtship ensued, with Mr. Hernandez, who attended a local Catholic School, driving to El Paso High School to visit her, often taking a carload of friends along for the ride. They began teasingly calling her Bibi. Shortly after they both graduated from high school in 1941, Mr. Hernandez married his beloved Bea. At age 21, the couple left for southern California in search of greater opportunity. In 1943, they arrived in Azusa, where Mr. Hernandez was a mechanic in the local citrus groves before being hired by Lockheed. While Mr. Hernandez worked building planes and, for a time during World War II, served in the US Army, Mrs. Hernandez stayed home, caring for a growing family. Eventually, the Hernandez family boasted 7 boys and 5 girls, a ratio that amused Mrs. Hernandez since she grew up in a family of 7 girls and 5 boys. In 1950, Mr. Hernandez purchased a mixed-use home on Foothill Boulevard. Once a mortuary, the property became the headquarters for both the teeming Hernandez family and Mr. Hernandezs first entrepreneurial endeavor, Joes Plumbing. There were 2 large doors, one used by the family and another that served as an entrance for clients and employees. The latter included Mrs. Henandez, who served as a shrewd office manager. Mr. Hernandez was notably ambitious. Along with becoming a master plumber, he, after some time, added the titles of general contractor, realtor and, eventually, Azusa City Councilman to his resume. Caring for a dozen kids while working was a challenge but it was one Mrs. Hernandez was up for. She just was so proud of having such a large family, her daughter, Margie Hernandez, said. Mrs. Hernandez was a skilled cook who was famous for her tacos and enchiladas, her fresh salsa and the savory menudo she prepared every Christmas and Easter. My mom never stopped moving, really. She was always picking up kids, dropping off kids, going to the store, cleaning the house, or volunteering somewhere, her son George recalled. She also loved to talk to her friends on the phone, catching up. In the summertime, the family caught up with their Texas relatives, piling into the station wagon and driving at night to beat the heat. Once they arrived in El Paso, the Hernandezes would often stay for weeks at a time. All but 2 of her siblings still lived in El Paso, and Mrs. Hernandez relished spending time with her mother, her brothers and sisters and numerous nieces and nephews. It was a much-deserved rest for a hardworking family marked by an entrepreneurial spirit. When they resided in Azusa, Mr. Hernandez would set up a rented soda machine on the porch during the annual Golden Days parade, where passersby could stop by to buy a cool drink. Once Mr. Hernandez became involved in real estate, he would often turn a parcel of land he had invested in into a Christmas tree lot, ensuring extra money and a fine Christmas tree. The Hernandezes werent afraid of change. In 1966, after the familys Azusa home was razed by a fire, they gamely relocated to Claremont. Her children recall that their new neighbors were amazed that someBEATRICE HERNANDEZ continues on the next page
I remember riding my bike home from Our Lady of the Assumption, her son George recalled fondly. I could smell my moms cooking all the way up Scripps even from around the corner, you knew something was going on. On Sundays, Mrs. Hernandez mustered the entire family for church, with the boys in suits and the girls in dresses. The kids grooming was expected to be impeccable, from shipshape haircuts to freshly-shined shoes. It was no joke, George said. I remember my mom grabbing my brothers and me and putting Jergens lotion all over our faces. Mr. and Mrs. Hernandez didnt have the opportunity to attend college themselves, but they aimed high when it came to their childrens education. The Hernandez brood attended an array of fine Catholic schools, including Our Lady Queen of Angels seminary, Damien, Bishop Amat, St. Lucys and Pomona Catholic Girls High School. Later, they would go on to earn degrees at colleges like USC, Pepperdine, St. Marys College, Loyola Marymount, the University of Texas at El Paso, the University of San Diego, San Francisco State, the University of Santa Clara and the University of La Verne. The family also counts a retired police officer and 2 firefighters among its ranks. While her children were in school, Mrs. Hernandez was heavily involved in their activities, from their respective PTAs to cheerleading to many, many sports. Mrs. Hernandez was in the audience or the bleachers for as many school happenings as possible, according to her children.
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one as slender and pretty as Mrs. Hernandez could have 12 children. As the largest family among the parishioners at Our Lady of the Assumption Church, the newcomers achieved a bit of celebrity. And Mrs. Hernandez, whoas her son George recalled, wasnt lacking in confidencealso wasnt afraid to embark on new endeavors. In 1973, Mrs. Hernandez, then 51, got her realtors license. After Mr. Hernandez died in 1974, she realized she needed a new source of income, considering that 6 of their children were still in school3 in college, one in high school and the twin boys, Jim and John, in 8th grade. When a friend who had become a court interpreter suggested Mrs. Hernandez give it a try, she headed for
Cal State San Bernardino and became certified as an interpreter. As a girl, Mrs. Hernandez spoke Spanish in her El Paso home. At school, by contrast, the students were forbidden from speaking anything but English. Thus, she came to speak both languages flawlessly. Over the years, she lent her translation skills to the Whittier location of the California Unemployment Division, to her son Richards West Covina law office, and as a volunteer interpreter for the Claremont Police Department, the emergency room of the Pomona Valley Hospital, and the American Cancer Societys Discovery Thrift Store in Upland. From 1988 to 2002, she ran her own business, the Beatrice Hernandez-Brown Interpreting Service, helping Spanish-speakers communicate during workers compensation hearings. Along with a second career, Mrs. Her-
nandez got a second chance at love when she met Bernard Brown at a supper club in Rialto, known for its live Big Band and swing music. Then in her 60s, she would head for the club with a group of friends, dressed to the nines and prepared to cut a rug. Sometimes they would get there early so Mrs. Hernandezs friends could take dance lessons. Mrs. Hernandez needed little instruction, her daughter Margie Hernandez shared, emphasizing that The woman was a great dancer. Mrs. Hernandez, who always rushed to the dance floor at weddings and other festivities, was often called upon as a partner while the instructor demonstrated moves like the foxtrot. She married Mr. Brown in 1982 and they lived happily together until he died in 2006. Mrs. Hernandez will be remembered for the pride she took in her appearance, which prompted her to get her hair done weekly until shortly before she died and to always dress nicely, complete with stockings and heels. She will also, her family said, be remembered for her indomitable intelligence. Mrs. Hernandez insisted on being up on the latest news, and loved devouring an assortment of publications from cover-to-cover, including the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, the COURIER and the Tidings Catholic newspaper. She was also an avid follower of TV news. Most of all, Mrs. Hernandez will be remembered for her warmth and grace, her children said. She loved to laugh and she was very social. She really could just do it all, her daughter Margie said.
Mrs. Hernandez was preceded in death by her first husband, Joseph A. Hernandez, in 1974; by her second husband, Bernard Brown, in 2006; by her siblings, Alfredo Barrera, Mary Rivera, Estella Park, Richard Terrazas, Rosendo Terrazas, Carmen Cox, Alice Macias and (infant) Alice Terrazas; and by 2 grandchildren, Linda Hernandez Vaca and Roger John Hernandez. Mrs. Hernandez is survived by her sister, Bertha Collins of Houston, Texas; by her brothers, Manuel Terrazas of El Oaso, Texas and Refugio Terrazas of Kingsville, Texas; by her 12 children, Joseph Jr., Arthur, Richard, Helen, Alice, Mary Anne, Beatrice (Bibi), Anthony, Marguerite, George, John and James; by 31 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren; and by an array of nieces and nephews. Mrs. Hernandez had 2 requests for her funeral, that she be buried in Claremont and that the traditional mariachi song Amor Eterno (Eternal Love) be played at the reception. The family is happy to be able to fulfill both requests A Rosary for Ms. Hernandez will be held at Our Lady of Assumption Church, located at 435 N. Berkeley Ave. in Claremont, on Tuesday, November 13 at 7 p.m. A funeral Mass will be held at OLA the next day, Wednesday, November 14, at 11 a.m., followed by interment at Oak Park Cemetery. Afterward, friends and family are invited to a reception at the home of John Hernandez. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in the name of Beatrice Hernandez to Our Lady of the Assumption.
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CHS waterpolo digs deep for a win in overtime
he Claremont boys water polo team went into Tuesdays CIF play-in game with high hopes after winning their last 5 games and finishing 2nd place in the Sierra League. The Wolfpack squared off against the Thousand Oaks Lancers in a Division 2 Wild Card match. After a defensive battle and 2 overtime periods, Claremont emerged as victors by a score of 7-5. The game started with a roar from CHS supporters. A flurry of shots by both teams quickly followed the opening tip-off sprint, which Claremont controlled. Working their wide home pool, the Wolfpack saw 3 close range shots saved by the Lancers goalie. Thousand Oaks scored first, but after 2 more Lancers goals were disallowed for fouls Claremont answered with a Max Garver goal. It was clear that officiating would be tight for this charged playoff encounter, and the teams would not be able to gain much of a physical advantage. In the second quarter, the teams exchanged goals again, with Nick Garcia getting on the scoresheet. Thousand Oaks tied the game at 2-2 with a penalty shot. Goalie Steven Cagle almost saved the penalty, an indication of what would come later in the match. Before the break, winger Stephen Zetterberg finished a cross from close range to give Claremont a 3-2 halftime advantage. Coach Kristin McKown knew that Claremonts goals-to-shots ratio was frustratingly low, but that putting shots on frame would eventually reap rewards for her team. Claremont had hit the post 4 times in the 1st quar-
ter alone, and the Thousand Oaks goalie was putting in a stellar performance as a shot-stopper with 7 first half saves. McKown communicated to her team that they must continue to absorb pressure and use their speed to catch the Lancers on the counter-attack. The scoring duly increased in the second half, with Zetterberg scoring his second goal a mere 10 seconds in. He then received a pass during a half-court set-up, and sent it through to flat driver Adam Ward for a beautiful team goal. Nonetheless, Thousand Oaks refused to lie down. The Lancers scored 2 close-range goals of their own to keep the game within one score. The final quarter consisted of Claremont trying to hold on to a slender lead. McKown took timeouts to offset a couple late power play opportunities for Thousand Oaks, telling her team to fight across the line when rotating on defense. The Wolfpacks box-defending proved resilient, with defenders throwing themselves in front of shots to keep the lead. But, they were caught out when the Lancers finished a breakaway opportunity to tie the score at 5. The game would go to overtime, and bring out a chorus of This is our season, 100 percent for 6 minutes! from the captains during the break. The Wolfpack won the overtime sprint, but were outplayed, possession-wise, in the first of 2 3-minute periods. Defensive specialists Brian Fox and Thomas Randles commanded the rotation while the Lancers tried to pass their way through. The Wolf-
COURIERphotos/StevenFelschundneff The Wolfpacks Adam Ward passes to a teammate as CHS tries to set up a shot on goal Thursday during a CIF wildcard match against Thousand Oaks High in Claremont. The boys water polo team survived a tough, physical game to advance in the CIF bracket.
pack suffered one miscommunication, though, and Thousand Oaks earned another penalty with a minute left in the period. Cagle dived to his right to block the low shot with the CHS support yelling for encouragement. Then with a couple seconds left he made another crucial block from point-blank range to preserve the tie. McKown buffed the team up during the break, they are scoring none and you are giving me 2! This galvanized the Wolfpack, and they went out for the second overtime period with renewed attacking verve. Garcia rushed up the pool during a fast break and expertly placed his shot across the goalie for a 6-5 CHS lead. With 30 seconds left, Claremont put the nail in the coffin when Garcia again got the ball and found Zetterberg for his hat trick and a 7-5 CHS
win. Cagle ended the game with 13 saves. Claremonts next task is to travel to Laguna Beach High School. The Breakers finished first in the Orange Coast League this year after winning CIF last season, and will field a physically imposing team looking to beat the upset-minded Wolfpack with allout offense. Coach McKown states that her team will attempt to slow the game way down to keep the scoring in single-digits, then hit them on the fast-break. Claremonts speed in counter-attack will likely be its lifeline. The score from this game will be in the Wednesday edition of the COURIER, and if the Wolfpack win they will move on to the quarterfinals.
Chris Oakley sports@claremont-courier.com
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GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Claremont advanced to the Division 1A CIF-SS playoffs by virtue of their 3rd place finish in the Sierra League. The Wolfpack were paired with #1 Redlands East Valley from the Citrus Belt League and lost in straight sets 25-21, 25-17, and 25-13. Vivian Webb also made it to playoffs, finishing 4th in the Prep League and advancing to the Division 2A bracket. On Tuesday, the Gauls came up against Empire League #1 Yorba Linda and dropped the match in 3 close sets 25-17, 25-18, 25-19. GIRLS TENNIS Claremont continued their assault on Southern Section teams with an impressive 11-7 victory over Freeway League #1 Troy on Monday. In the CIF Semifinals on Wednesday, the Pack faced top-seeded Division 2 team San Marino, who had not allowed more than 4 sets to any team in the last 3 rounds. CHS put in a strong performance, but fell short to San Marino 11-7.
COURIERphoto/StevenFelschundneff Claremont Highs Jack Mammone looks for a clear shot during the Packs CIF wild card game against Thousand Oaks High School on Tuesday evening in Claremont. The 2 teams fought an aggressive game that was tied after regulation time. In overtime, however, an amazing save by Claremont goalkeeper Steven Cagle and 2 goals gave the Wolfpack a 7-5 victory.
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Trustee Sale No. 257620CA Loan No. 3014955052 Title Order No. 1109656 NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/29/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 12/3/2012 at 09:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 12/11/2007, Book N/A, Page N/A, Instrument 20072712838, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by: KIM L SAN JOSE, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, 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: $633,204.16 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 955 NORTH DEL SOL LANE , DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765 APN Number: 8706-005-034 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: 11/7/2012 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee Brenda Batten, Assistant Secretary California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800892-6902 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. For Sales Information: www.lpsasap.com or 1-714-7302727 www.priorityposting.com or 1-714-573-1965 www.auction.com or 1-800-280-2832 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, this information can be obtained from one of the following three 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), or auction.com at 1-800-280-2832 or visit the Internet Web site www.auction.com, 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 ver-
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ify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. P997050 11/10, 11/17, 11/21/2012 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 751941CA Loan No. 0003705415 Title Order No. 110404774-CA-MAI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11-06-2006. 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 11-19-2012 at 11:00 A.M., CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 11-132006, Book NA, Page NA, Instrument 20062498663, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, executed by: ERIC DARANCETTE A SINGLE MAN, as Trustor, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (MERS) SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER,FREMONT INVESTMENT and LOAN, 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 2 OF TRACT NO. 38681, IN THE CITY OF CLAREMONT, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 1020, PAGE(S) 78 TO 80 INCLUSIVE OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $391,907.86 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 535 S COLLEGE AVE CLAREMONT, CA 91711 APN Number: 8315-028-008 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: 10-25-2012 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee DEREK WEARRENEE, ASSISTANT SECRETARY California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800-892-6902 For Sales Information: www.lpsasap.com or 1-714730-2727 www.priorityposting.com or 1-714-5731965 www.auction.com or 1-800-280-2832 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 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 three companies: LPS Agency Sales and Posting at (714) 730-2727, or visit the Internet Web site www.lpsasap.com (Registration required to search for sale information) or Priority Posting and 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), or auction.com at 1-800-280-2832 or visit the Internet Web site www.auction.com, 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-4314589 10/27/2012, 11/03/2012, 11/10/2012 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO ORDER FOR PUBLICATION OF SUMMONS OR CITATION Case Number: CIVRS1202404 PLANTIFF (S)/PETITIONER(S): J.A. CARR vs. DEFENDANT(S)/RESPONDENT(S): THOMAS REES, et al. Upon reading and filing evidence consisting of a declaration as provided in Section 415.50 CCP by Douglas Sloan, and it satisfactorily appearing therefrom that the defendant, respondent, or citee CATHERINE F. REES, cannot be served with reasonable diligence in any other manner specified in Article 3, Chapter 4, Title 5 of the Code of Civil Procedure, and it also appearing from the verified complaint or petition that a good cause of action exists in this action in favor of the plaintiff, petitioner, or citee therein and against the defendant respondent, or citee and that the said defendant, respondent, or cited is a necessary and proper party to the action or that the party to be served has or claims an interest in, real or personal property in this state that is subject to the Court or the relief demanded in the action consists wholly or in part in excluding such part from any interest in such property: NOW, on motion of Mitchel J. Ezer Attorney for the Plaintiff(s), Petitioner(s), or contestant(s), IT IS ORDERED that the service of said summons or citation in this action be made upon said defendant, respondent, or citee by publication thereof in CLAREMONT COURIER a newspaper of general circulation published at Claremont, California, hereby designated as the newspaper most likely to give notice to said defendant; that said publication be made at least once a week for four successive weeks. IT IS FUTHER ORDERED that a copy of said summons or citation and of said complaint or petition in this action be forthwith deposited in the United States Post Office, post-paid, directed to said defendant, respondent, or citee if his address is ascertained before expiration of the time prescribed for the publication of this summons or citation and declaration of this mailing or of the fact tat the address was not ascertained be filed at the expiration of the time prescribed for the publication. /s/ GILBERT G. OCHOA, Judge Dated: September 10, 2012 Filed: Superior Court, County of San Bernardino Rancho Cucamonga District 8303 Haven Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 /s/ Jeanne Zour, Deputy Dated: September 10, 2012 Attorney For: John Carr Mitchel J. Ezer SBN: 30100 LAW OFFICE MITCHEL J. EZER 1153 Lachman Lane Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 Ph.: 310-347-4608 Publish: October 27, November 3, 10 and 17, 2012. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 2012 207864 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as CLAREMONT KICKBACK TRAFFIC SCHOOL, 480 N. Indian Hill Blvd., Ste. 1A, Claremont, CA 91711. Joanne Dinsmore, 1395 S. Vallejo Way, Upland, CA 91786. 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/ Joanne Dinsmore This statement was filed with the RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 10/18/12. 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 vi-
Claremont COURIER Classifieds/Saturday, November 10, 2012

olation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). PUBLISH: October 27, November 3, 10 and 17, 2012. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: RICHARD WILSON CAIN CASE NO. KP015014 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of RICHARD WILSON CAIN. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JODY CAIN BELL AND PAUL CAIN in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JODY CAIN BELL AND PAUL CAIN be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent's WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act . (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 12/13/12 at 8:30AM in Dept. A located at 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA 91766 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner M. DANIEL SAYLOR - SBN 94454 ATTORNEY AT LAW 223 W FOOTHILL BLVD 2ND FLR CLAREMONT CA 91711-2757 11/10, 11/14, 11/17/12 CNS-2405561# CLAREMONT COURIER NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE APN: 8367009-009 TS No: CA09002041-10-1 TO No: 4640890 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED February 9, 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 December 6, 2012 at 09:00 AM, Vineyard Ballroom at Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles-Norwalk, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650, MTC FINANCIAL INC. dba TRUSTEE CORPS, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on February 21, 2006 as Instrument No. 06 0377785 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by NICOLAS PEYRONNEAU AND YAWEN YU, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor(s), in favor of WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 722 RICHBROOK DRIVE, CLAREMONT, CA 91711 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for
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any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee`s Sale is estimated to be $426,351.08 (Estimated), provided, however, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary`s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier`s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee`s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful 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. 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 Auction.com at 800.280.2832 for information regarding the Trustee's Sale or visit the Internet Web site address on the previous page for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA09002041-10-1. 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: November 2, 2012 TRUSTEE CORPS TS No. CA09002041-10-1 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 Lupe Tabita, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.Auction.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AUCTION.COM at 800.280.2832 TRUSTEE CORPS MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. To the extent your original obligation was discharged, or is subject to an automatic stay of bankruptcy under Title 11 of the United States Code, this notice is for compliance and/or informational purposes only and does not constitute an attempt to collect a debt or to impose personal liability for such obligation. However, a secured party retains rights under its security instrument, including the right to foreclose its lien. A-4324267 11/10/2012, 11/17/2012, 11/21/2012
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COYOTE sighted on Monday, November 5 around 6:30 p.m. on Wharton Drive. COYOTE seen entering Pilgrim Place on Berkeley Ave. at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, November 6. COYOTE seen headed north on Ninth and Oxford at 2:45 p.m. on Thursday, November 8. ONE coyote sighted on Mountain and Cambridge Ave. Seen on Tuesday, November 6 around 11 a.m.
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T.S. No.: 11-44146 TSG Order No.: 3380222030 A.P.N.: 8718-008-071 NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/24/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 11/16/2012 at 09:00 AM, Old Republic Default Management Services, a Division of Old Republic National Title Insurance Company as duly appointed Trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust, Recorded 05/31/2005 as Instrument No. 20051255847 in book--, page-- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by: ANTHONY ERIC MARTINS AND SHERRY LOVE MARTINS HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC AS NOMINEE FOR WMC MORTGAGE CORP., AND ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS as Beneficiary. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA 91766 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: 300 S PROSPECTORS RD, DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made in an AS IS condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $276,501.83 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (714) 573-1965 or visit this Internet Web site www.priorityposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 1144146. 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 Declaration pursuant to California Civil Code, Section 2923.5(a) was fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded on 8/8/2011 Date: 10/22/2012 Old Republic Default Management Services, A Division of Old Republic National Title Insurance Company, as Trustee 500 City Parkway West, Suite 200, Orange, CA 92868-2913 (866) 263-5802 For Sale Information Contact: Priority Posting and Publishing (714) 573-1965 Tony Delgado, Trustee Sale Officer We are attempting to collect a debt, and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. P995857 10/27, 11/3, 11/10/2012 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 250665CA Loan No. 1596871266 Title Order No. 837785 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 02-262007. 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 11-19-2012 at 11:00 A.M., CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 03-022007, Book N/A, Page N/A, Instrument 20070458719, , and as modified by the Modification of Deed of Trust recorded on 10-02-2009, Book N/A, Page N/A, Instrument 20091501930 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, executed by: PATRICK SULLIVAN AND DEBBIE SULLI-
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VAN, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., 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: PARCEL 1: LOT 56 OF TRACT NO. 50568, IN THE CITY OF CLAREMONT, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 1274 PAGES 20 THROUGH 46, INCLUSIVE, OF MAPS IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. PARCEL 2: NONEXCLUSIVE EASEMENTS FOR USE, INGRESS, EGRESS, ACCESS, REPAIR, DRAINAGE, ENCROACHMENT, OR OTHER PURPOSES ALL AS DESCRIBED AND/OR DEPICTED IN THE ''DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS, AND RESERVATION OF EASEMENTS FOR STONE CANYON'', RECORDED ON OCTOBER 21, 2003, AS INSTRUMENT NO. 03-3139167, AND THE ''NOTICE OF ANNEXATION FOR PHASE 2 OF STONE CANYON'' RECORDED ON APRIL 28, 2004, AS INSTRUMENT NO. 04-1042744, BOTH IN THE OFFICIAL RECORDS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, AS SAME MAY BE AMENDED, MODIFIED, AND/OR RE-RECORDED FROM TIME TO TIME (''DECLARATION''). PARCEL 3: A NONEXCLUSIVE EASEMENT APPURTENANT TO SUCH LOT FOR INGRESS, EGRESS, ACCESS, USE AND ENJOYMENT ON, OVER, AND ACROSS THE COMMON AREA WITHIN THE PROJECT, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AND OR DEPICTED IN THE DECLARATION. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $1,289,272.11 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 1389 FERGUS FALLS CLAREMONT, CA 91711 APN Number: 8673-040-011 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: 10-22-2012 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee REGINA CANTRELL, ASSISTANT SECRETARY California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800-8926902 For Sales Information: www.lpsasap.com or 1-714-730-2727 www.priorityposting.com or 1-714-573-1965 www.auction.com or 1-800-2802832 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 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 three companies: LPS Agency Sales and Posting at (714) 730-2727, or visit the Internet Web site www.lpsasap.com (Registration required to search for sale information) or Priority Posting and 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), or auction.com at 1-800-280-2832 or visit the Internet Web site www.auction.com, 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-4318564 10/27/2012, 11/03/2012, 11/10/2012 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF PATRICIA LEE STOUT CASE NO. KP015005 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of PATRICIA LEE STOUT A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by PAUL STOUT in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that PAUL STOUT be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: November 29, 2012 at Time: 8:30 A.M. in Dept. A located at: Superior Court Of California, County of Los Angeles, 400 Civic Center Plaza Pomona, CA 91766 East IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of the estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: J. Benjamin Selters III SBN#082786 Selters And Selters, Attorneys At Law 399 W. Mission Blvd., #K Pomona, CA 91766 Phone# 909-622-2507 Publish: November 3, 7 and 10, 2012 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 2012210695 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as POMONA PRESS, 850 Hood Dr., Claremont, CA 91711. Claudia Pearce, 850 Hood Dr., 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/ Claudia Pearce This statement was filed with the RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 10/22/12. NOTICE- In Accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five (5) years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). PUBLISH: October 27, November 3, 10 and 17, 2012. T.S. No.: 1205675CA Loan No.: 0508050321 A.P.N.: 8713-022-043 NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/10/1998. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashiers check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the notes(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: John Tu and Annie Tu, Husband and

Wife Duly Appointed Trustee: Seaside Trustee, Inc. Recorded 06/18/1998 as Instrument No. 98 1031490 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California. Date of Sale: 11/26/2012 at 09:00 AM Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $487,362.99 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 2831 Bentley Way Diamond Bar, CA 91765-3662 A.P.N.: 8713-022-043 As required by California Civil Code Section 2923.5, the current beneficiary has declared to Seaside Trustee Inc, the original trustee, the duly appointed substituted trustee, or acting as agent for the trustee, that the requirements of said section have been met by one or more of the following: 1. Borrower was contacted to assess their financial situation and to explore the options for the borrower to avoid foreclosure 2. The borrower has surrendered the property to the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary or authorized agent 3. Due diligence to contact the borrower was made as required by said Section 2923.5. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. 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 al 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 dale for the sale of this property, you may call 800-50-SALES Sale line or visit this Internet Web site www.priorityposting.com using the file number assigned to this case 1205675CA. 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: 10/23/2012 Seaside Trustee, Inc. Trustee Sales Information: 800-50SALES www.priorityposting.com Seaside Trustee Inc. P.O. Box 2676 Ventura, Ca. 93014 Carlos M. Olmos, Office Clerk P997446 11/3, 11/10, 11/17/2012 APN: 8292-013-158 TS No: CA05001515-12-1 TO No: 5909060 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED May 15, 2009. 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 December 6, 2012 at 09:00 AM, Vineyard Ballroom at Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles-Norwalk, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650, MTC FINANCIAL INC. dba TRUSTEE CORPS, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on May 29, 2009 as Instrument No. 20090799372 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by PATRICIA A. SLAJER, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN., as Trustor(s), in favor of STRATIS FINANCIAL CORP. as Lender and MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. as nominee for Lender, its successors and/or assigns, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2331 CANYON PARK DR, DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee`s Sale is estimated to be $184,277.69 (Estimated), provided, however, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary`s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier`s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn
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by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee`s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful 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. 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 Auction.com at 800.280.2832 for information regarding the Trustee's Sale or visit the Internet Web site address on the previous page for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA05001515-12-1. 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: 11/6/2012 TRUSTEE CORPS TS No. CA05001515-12-1 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 Stephanie Hoy, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.Auction.com AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL AUCTION.COM AT 800.280.2832 TRUSTEE CORPS MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. P1000362 11/10, 11/17, 11/21/2012 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO ORDER FOR PUBLICATION OF SUMMONS OR CITATION Case Number: CIVRS1202404 PLANTIFF (S)/PETITIONER(S): J.A. CARR vs. DEFENDANT(S)/RESPONDENT(S): THOMAS REES, et al. Upon reading and filing evidence consisting of a declaration as provided in Section 415.50 CCP by Douglas Sloan, and it satisfactorily appearing therefrom that the defendant, respondent, or citee HAROLD L. REES, cannot be served with reasonable diligence in any other manner specified in Article 3, Chapter 4, Title 5 of the Code of Civil Procedure, and it also appearing from the verified complaint or petition that a good cause of action exists in this action in favor of the plaintiff, petitioner, or citee therein and against the defendant respondent, or citee and that the said defendant, respondent, or cited is a necessary and proper party to the action or that the party to be served has or claims an interest in, real or personal property in this state that is subject to the Court or the relief demanded in the action consists wholly or in part in excluding such part from any interest in such property: NOW, on motion of Mitchel J. Ezer Attorney for the Plaintiff(s), Petitioner(s), or contestant(s), IT IS ORDERED that the service of said summons or citation in this action be made upon said defendant, respondent, or citee by publication thereof in CLAREMONT COURIER a newspaper of general circulation published at Claremont, California, hereby designated as the newspaper most likely to give notice to said defendant; that said publication be made at least once a week for four successive weeks. IT IS FUTHER ORDERED that a copy of said summons or citation and of said complaint or petition in this action be forthwith deposited in the United States Post Office, post-paid, directed to said defendant, respondent, or citee if his address is ascertained before expiration of the time prescribed for the publication of this summons or citation and declaration of this mailing or of the fact tat the address was not ascertained be filed at the expiration of the time prescribed for the publication. /s/ GILBERT G. OCHOA, Judge Dated: September 10, 2012 Filed: Superior Court, County of San Bernardino Rancho Cucamonga District 8303 Haven Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 /s/ Jeanne Zour, Deputy Dated: September 10, 2012 Attorney For: John Carr Mitchel J. Ezer SBN: 30100 LAW OFFICE MITCHEL J. EZER 1153 Lachman Lane Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 Ph.: 310-347-4608 Publish: October 27, November 3, 10 and 17, 2012
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Contractor
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Electrician
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Handyman
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Gardening
JIMS YARD SERVICE. Low rates, senior discounts, free estimates. Hillside cleaning, emergency yard cleanup, sprinkler repair and maintenance. Comprehensive yard maintenance, mowing and edging only. One time cleanups welcome. 909-981-4184.
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Room additions. Kitchen/bath remodeling. Custom cabinets. Residential/commercial. 946-8664 Lic.B710309 Visit us on Facebook! WENGER Construction. 25 years experience. Cabinetry, doors, electrical, drywall, crown molding. Lic.707381. Competitive pricing! 951-640-6616. REMODELS, additions, restoration projects. Claremont Construction Company A locally owned, full-service building contractor. We also do repairs and small jobs. Ask about our handyman services. Please call for a free estimate. Darrell, 909-626-0028 Fully insured. 20 year Claremont resident. Lic.751929
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Hauling
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Residential, Commercial. Recessed lighting and design, breaker replacement, service panel upgrades, ceiling fans, trouble-shooting, landscaping lighting, pool and spa equipment replacement. Free estimates 24-hours. References. 909-900-8930 909-626-2242 Lic.806149 Eco-friendly landscaping. We will get you a $3000 grant to remove your lawn! Why mow when you can grow? From the creators of The Pomona College Organic Farm. Specializing in native and edible landscapes. 909-398-1235 www.naturalearthla.com Lic.919825 *$1.50 sq. ft. rebate* MANUELS Garden Service. General cleanup. Lawn maintenance, bush trimming, general maintenance, tree trimming and removal. Low prices and free estimates. Please call, 909391-3495 or 909-239-3979. GARDEN Maintenance. Mowing, hand pull weeding, trimming, sprinkler work and cleanups. David, 374-1583. 26 YEARS experience! We create a customized maintenance program for your property and lifestyle needs. Sprinkler repairs and low voltage lighting. Call Alan Cantrall, 909-944-1857. Lic.861685 and insured.
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Carpet Service
HACIENDA Carpet, upholstery and tile cleaning. Special: with any carpet cleaning, 20 percent off tile cleaning. Senior discounts. Since 1970. 909-985-3875.
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House Cleaning
20 YEARS experience. Free estimates. Excellent references. Tailored to your individual needs. Call Lupe, 525-3273. 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 percent discount to Claremont College staff and faculty. Robyn, 621-3929. CHRISTIAN lady will clean homes, offices, windows. Bonded. Licensed. Excellent references. 21 years. Yolanda, 909-621-2162. ROSIES Spic Span Cleaning Service. Residential, commercial, vacant homes, apartments, offices. Free estimate. Licensed. 909-986-8009.
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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.
ASA ELECTRIC
Residential and commercial. New installations, repairs and more!
951-283-9531
Claremont resident. Lic.860606 Since 1978 Bonded * Insured No job too big or small! Old home rewiring specialist. 24-hour emergency service.
Chimney Sweep
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Dust free chimney cleaning. Repairs, chimney covers, spark arrestors, masonry and dampers. BBB. Please call 909-467-9212. Affordable. Quality. No job too small. No job too complex. We pride ourselves on being professional, clean and courteous. Claremont based. Fully licensed and insured. Lic.801827 909-621-1558 www.LotusCG.com
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STEVES HEATING & Air Conditioning

Serving your area for over 25 years. Repairs all makes/models. Free service call with repair. Free estimate on new units. MC/Visa. 100 percent financing. Senior discounts. Lic.744873 909-985-5254
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Fences & Gates

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Complete fireplace, woodstove installation, service and repair. Spark arrestor supply and installation. Call 920-6600. 392 N. 2nd Ave., Upland.
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IM here to help! Housekeeping, shopping, errands. Pet, plant, house sitting. Jenny Jones, 909-626-0027, anytime!
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Since 1979 - Prompt repairs, serious service. Free estimates for complete installations and equipment change outs. Competitive rates. Visa, MC accepted. Lic.C20-383912. Call 626-3933.
Drywall
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Lic.323243 REDWOOD, CEDER & ORNAMENTAL IRON New installations. Expert repairs. Since 1980. Lic.557151 C.F.Privett
Irrigation
Since 1978 Bonded * Insured No job too big or small!
Handyman
SMALL repair jobs, fencing, gates, brick block, concrete cutting, breaking and repair. 25 years in Claremont. Paul, 909-753-5360. Claremont Handyman Service All your handyman needs. Carpentry, lighting, painting. Odd jobs welcome! Free consultations. 921-6334 A-HANDYMAN New and Repairs Inside, outside, small, large, home, garage, yard, ONE CALL DOES IT ALL! 909-599-9530 Cell: 626-428-1691 Lic.323243 30 years experience! Claremont area.
Concrete
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Veteran, Mt. Sac, Cal Poly Stamped, broom, color finishes. Slate, flagstone, planters, walls and walkways. THOR McAndrew Construction. Drywall repair and installation. Interior plaster repair. Free estimates. CA Lic.742776. Please call 909-816-8467. ThorDrywall.com.
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Fictitious Name
A FICTITIOUS Name Statement (D.B.A.) is required if youre in business. You are required to file and publish a DBA in the local newspaper. You must renew every five (5) years. You must republish if any changes have been made to your business. If your business is in LA COUNTY, The Courier will provide the legal form, file it with the L.A. County Clerk, publish the Statement and provide you with proof of publication. Only $95.00 to publish plus a $26 county fee. Claremont Courier: 1420 N. Claremont Blvd, Suite 205B Claremont. Call Vickie, 621-4761.
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Bathroom Remodeling
BATHTUBS, showers, sinks and counters. State of the art reglazing. Lic.714538. Franklin Interiors. 909-364-9898. A Bath-Brite authorized dealer. Bathtubs and sinks. Showers, tile, countertops. Refinish - Reglaze - Restore Porcelain, ceramic, fiberglass. Quick and affordable. Please call 945-7775. www.bath-brite.com
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Electrician
CALL Lou. Flush lights, service changes, repairs, service calls, outdoor lighting and room additions. Lic.258436. Call 909241-7671, 909-949-8230. SPARKS ELECTRIC Local electrician for all your electrician needs! 626-890-8887 or 909-2512013. Lic.922000
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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.
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Landscaping
Painting
D&D Custom Painting. Bonded. Lic.423346. Residential, commercial. Interior or exterior. Free estimates. 909-982-8024.
Pilates
Pools
Tree Care
TOM Day Tree Service. Fine pruning of all trees since 1974. Free estimate. 909629-6960.
Landscaping
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Eco-friendly landscaping. We will get you a $3000 grant to remove your lawn! Why mow when you can grow? From the creators of The Pomona College Organic Farm. Specializing in native and edible landscapes. 909-398-1235 www.naturalearthla.com Lic.919825 *$1.50 sq. ft. rebate*
Tutoring
YOUR neigborhood classical Pilates studio. 665 E. Foothill Blvd. Unit M., Claremont, Ca 91711. Call for a free demo! 909-730-1033. RE-PLASTER, coping, retile, spa additions, equipment upgrades, pool removal and services. Call 909-477-9777. www.bluestarpoolsca.com. Lic.769739. NEED help applying for college? Hire a college coach. Experienced, M.A.ED, credentialed. Vanessa 909-816-5992. smcveigh07@apu.edu.
COLLINS Painting & Construction Company, LLC. Interior, exterior. Residential and commercial. Contractors Lic.384597. 985-8484.
Plastering & Stucco

PLASTERING by Thomas. Stucco and drywall repair specialist. Licensed home improvement. Contractor Lic.614648. 984-6161. www.wall-doctor.com.
Upholstery
Remodeling
SEMI-RETIRED finish remodeler. Does kitchens, porches, doors, decks, fences, painting and more. Call Paul, 909919-3315.
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RESIDENTIAL/Commercial. Quality work at reasonable prices. Free estimates. Lic.541469. 909-622-7994.
Plumbing
Since 1978 Bonded * Insured NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL! 24-hour emergency service.
STEVE LOPEZ PAINTING

Extensive preparation. Indoor, outdoor, cabinets. Offering odorless green solution. 33-year master. Lic.542552 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: 909626-3066.
Roofing
GORDON Perry Roofing. Reroofing, repairs of all types. Free estimates. Quality work. Lic.C39588976. 909-944-3884. DOMINICS Roofing. Residential roofing and repairs. Free estimates. Lic.732789. Call Dominic, 951-212-9384.
PINK UPHOLSTERY 48 years of experience. Up to 30 percent discount on fabric. Free pickup and delivery. Please call 909-597-6613.
Weed Abatement
TIRED of dealing with weed problems on your lot or field? Help control the problem in an environmentally safe manner. To receive loads of quality wood chips. Please call 909-214-6773. Tom Day Tree Service.
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Please call 909-989-9786.
GREENWOOD LANDSCAPING CO.

Landscaping contractor for complete landscaping, irrigation, drainage, designing and gardening. Lic.520496 909-621-7770
Organization
Simply Organized Solutions Services include: Home space organization: kitchens, bedrooms, closets, bathrooms, playrooms, garages. Home office organization: filing systems, paper management, bill organization, home staging, move-in, down-size, reorganize current living space.
AFFORDABLE. Traditional or green options. Custom work. No job too big or too small. 20 years of Claremont resident referrals. Free estimates. Lic.721041. 909-9228042. www.vjpaint.com.
Sprinklers & Repair

WASTING WATER? Poor Coverage? Sprinkler repair. Installations and modifications. C.F. Privett 621-5388 Lic.557151 DURUSSEL Sprinklers. Install, repair, automate. Since 1982. Free estimates. Lic.540042. Call 909-982-1604.
ADVANCED DON DAVIES

Veteran Weed eating, mowing, tractor fields, manual slopes, hauling.
Patio & Decks

ADVANCED DON DAVIES
New, refurbish and repair. Concrete, masonry, lighting, planters and retaining walls.
Service and repair. Drain cleaning, leak detection, gas lines, water heaters, installation of plumbing fixtures, bathroom remodels. Fully insured and bonded. All work guaranteed.
909-599-9530 Cell: 626-428-1691

JOHNNYS Tree Service. Weed abatement and land clearing. Disking and mowing. Tree trimming and demolition. Certified arborist. Please call 909-946-1123 or 951-522-0992. Lic.270275.
909-260-4373
www.ThePlumbersConnection.net
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.
Kristine Parker 909-225-8190

www.organizedbykristine.com
909-599-9530 Cell: 626-428-1691

Claremont area 30 years! Lic.323243
Lic.839835 BEAVERS PLUMBING Drain work starting at $50, repairs and remodels. Water heater special, 40 gallon installed for $835. Free estimates! Senior discount always. 909-626-0028 Lic.711770
ADVANCED DON DAVIES Veteran, Mt. Sac, Cal Poly

New, repairs. Professional. All sprinkler repairs.
Window Washing
NACHOS Window Cleaning. For window washing, call Nacho 909-816-2435. Free estimates, satisfaction guaranteed. Resident of Claremont. EMPIRE Window Cleaning. Over 4000 repeat customers. Serving Claremont/Upland since 1984. 100 percent guaranteed. 909-920-0606.
Licensed, Bonded.
Pet Sitting
HOMEBODY PROFESSIONAL PET SITTING SERVICE Loving, reliable, pet sitter provides pets daily/overnight, walks, medications. 50 percent off first visit! 909-399-4934
Call 909-599-9530 now Cell: 626-428-1691
Painting
ACE SEVIER PAINTING Interior/Exterior BONDED and INSURED Many references. Claremont resident. 35 years experience. Lic.315050 Please call: 624-5080, 596-4095.
Tile
EXCEL PLUMBING
Family owned and operated. 30 plus years experience. Expert plumbing repairs and drain cleaning. Water heaters, faucets, sinks, toilets, disposals, under slab lead detection, sewer video inspection. Licensed, bonded and insured. Lic.673558. 909-945-1995 STEVES PLUMBING 24-hour service* Low cost! Free estimates. All plumbing repairs. Complete drain cleaning, leak detection, water heaters. Your local plumber for over 25 years. Senior discounts. Insured, Lic.744873. * 909-985-5254 *
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. DLS Landscaping and Design. Specializing in drought tolerant landscaping, drip systems and lighting. Artistic solutions for the future. Over 35 years experience. Call: 909-225-8855, 909-9825965. Lic.585007.
Yoga
Regrout, clean, seal, color grout. 909-880-9719, 1-888764-7688.
Piano Lessons
EVELYN Hubacker. Piano teacher accepting new students. www.evelynhubacker.com. 626-2931. JENNY Kim, DMA. Piano lessons, experienced all levels. Recordings/biography at www.arabesquerecords.com/ artist/classical_solo/kim/. klavier806@gmail.com. 323810-8808.
Tree Care
BAUER TREE CARE
30 plus years in Claremont. Ornamental pruning specialist of your perennials. 909-624-8238 MGT Professional Tree Care. Providing prompt, dependable service for all your tree care needs. Certified arborist. Matt Gray-Trask. Call 946-7444.
KPW PAINTING
Older couple painting, 40 years experience! Competitive rates. Small repairs. No job too small. References available. We work our own jobs. Carrie or Ron
RESTORATIVE YOGA
Classes and workshops. Susan Perry 35 year yoga practitioner. Weekly classes held at Musubi Dojo. Please call 624-7770. perry@aiki.com. www.musubidojo.org.
909-615-4858
Lic.778506
909.621.4761
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SERVICES
AUTOMOTIVE
COMPUTERS
HEALTH & WELLNESS
HEALTH & WELLNESS
HOME IMPROVEMENT
HOME IMPROVEMENT
Options In-Home Care is built on integrity and compassion. Our friendly and professional staff provides affordable non-medical home care service, tailored care for our elderly clients, including personal hygiene, Alzheimer & dementia care, meal prep, bathing and light house keeping. For your convenience our Operators and Case Managers are available 24/7! Now offering VA benefit support assistance. Office #: 909-621- CARE(2273) Fax #: 909-621-1114 Website: www.optionsinhomecare.com
HOME IMPROVEMENT
HOME IMPROVEMENT
HOME IMPROVEMENT
HOME IMPROVEMENT
HOME IMPROVEMENT
LANDSCAPING
Dick Oosterheert
Landscape Services
Dont LandscapeRenovate! Lic. #C-27 876953
Save money by designing with drought tolerant materials! Conserve water by converting existing irrigation to low flow!
909-621-5626
SPECIALTY SERVICE SPECIALTY SERVICE
909-579-0248 1551 W. 13th Street, Upland CA 91786
SPECIALTY SERVICE
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REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE
(909) 626-1261
www.curtisrealestate.com
OPEN HOUSE DIRECTORY

2-4 p.m. 622 Gayville Drive, Claremont. Prudential WSRE.
Visit www.curtisrealestate.com for MLS, community info and more!

624 Pomello Drive, Claremont
Enjoy the comfort of subtle elegance in this custom built, single story, north Claremont home. Featuring 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms in over 4000 sq. ft. Spectacular park-like grounds, dozens of trees, beautiful salt water pool/spa and magnificent mountain views. Updated kitchen with French style custom cabinets and Italian tile. $1,195,000. (P624) www.624pomellodr.com.
Saturday, November 10
COMING SOON: Vintage Tudor located in Historic Claremont Village. Four bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, 2000 sq. ft.
Sales Associates: John Baldwin, Craig Beauvais, Maureen Mills, Nancy & Bob Schreiber, Patricia Simmons, Corinna Soiles, Carol Wiese
Carol Curtis, Broker
Continuing the family tradition in the Claremont Village since 1947
(909) 626-1261 www.curtisrealestate.com
107 N. Harvard, Claremont CA 91711
M ALKA RINDE REAL ESTATE

1876 Morgan Avenue, Claremont CA 91711
EXPERIENCE MATTERS...
Celebrating Over 25 Years Selling Real Estate in the Area
MALKA RINDE Broker - Owner
Bus: 909-625-2407 Fax: 909-621-2842 www.malkarinde.com
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Absolutely very professional. Smoothest transaction I have ever experienced when comparing to any other large purchases I have ever made. Mason has really raised the bar for me to evaluate any other customer service in any field. He is very knowledgeable, has great rapport and was absolutely on top of [every step]. I had some very tight deadlines in purchasing my home and I feel very fortunate that I came across Mason as I consider him an integral part of why I was able to meet my purchase goals and deadlines. My parents are now considering moving into the area and of course, this is a no-brainer, they will call Mason when they are ready.
Andy P.
To read more of what my clients are saying, please visit MasonProphet.com and click on "Testimonials," or find me on Yelp.com.
Mason Prophet
Broker Associate, CRS, GRI, ABR, e-PRO, SRES
909.447.7708 Mason@MasonProphet.com
www.MasonProphet.com DRE# 01714034
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622 GAYVILLE, CLAREMONT. Fantastic opportunity for a first time buyer or investor! This affordable home has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, central air and forced air heat. There is new carpet, new roof, freshly painted interior and an expansive 10,400 sq. ft. lot. Offered at $379,000. Jeannette Ewing. Prudential WSRE. 909-908-0008 (cell). (G622)
PROMINENT & LEGENDARY ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIC CLAREMONT VILLAGE ESTATE.

One of the finest and grandest homes in Claremont! Presiding on 3 prime city lots on over 2/3 acre, this magnificent Italian Renaissance style home has numerous original embellishments plus extensive recent upgrades inside and out! Main residence features 5 bedrooms plus parlor and den. Separate guest/chauffer's quarters over garage. Custom built circa 1922 by and for the original owner, David Crookshank, a local commercial contractor and important citrus grower. The home was later owned by the Baum family; L. Frank Baum was the author of The Wizard of Oz, his son and family lived in the home for many years. The home features a formal entry hall, grand scale rooms, high ceilings, crown moldings, impressive mahogany woodwork, gleaming hardwood floors, an elevator, numerous built-ins, newer tile roof, retrofitted foundation, copper gutters, plus an attic and basement. Enjoy serenity among gorgeous, lush grounds professionally landscaped and gated for privacy. Also includes patio pavilion, garden labyrinth and topiaries, an impressive Koi pond with waterfall plus ample driveway parking. Perfect for entertaining and fun family living! www.GeoffHamill.com. 909-621-0500. (C1105)
NEW LISTING!
NEW LISTING!
GREYSTONE MANOR NEWLY BUILT NORTH CLAREMONT ESTATE. $1,498,000. Quality, custom built and architect designed, French style manor. Located in the prestigious Blaisdell Ranch neighborhood near the foothills and wilderness park. Professionally landscaped, approximately 1/2 acre lot on a cul-de-sac street with lush park-like grounds and panoramic mountain views! Newly built in 2005, approximately 5000 sq. ft. This 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom floor plan enjoys high volume ceilings, an impressive staircase in entry foyer plus tasteful neutral dcor throughout! Gourmet kitchen with stone counters, high end appliances, center island and a separate butler's pantry. It also features solid hardwood flooring, marble accents, copper clad windows, large walk-in closets and more. Driveway leads to gated porte cochere and approximately 1100 sq. ft. oversized garage. www.GeoffHamill.com. 909.621.0500. (D953)
NORTHEAST CLAREMONT CLUB GALERIE HOME. $550,000. Absolutely gorgeous home. Favorite one story Monet Model. Perfectly nestled on a serene cul-de-sac. Quality built by Crowell/Leventhal in 1985. Conveniently located near The Claremont Club, Chaparral Elementary School, a neighborhood park, walking trails and shopping centers. Enjoy high ceilings in living and dining rooms, spacious family game room plus cheerful kitchen with granite counters and eating area. Master bedroom with walk-in closet and luxurious spa bath. Extensive dual pane windows and doors plus 2 fireplaces. Custom wood built-ins throughout! Indoor laundry room. Three car garage. Nearly acre lot with beautiful lush gardens featuring a covered patio, grassy lawn areas plus privacy. www.GeoffHamill.com. 909.621.0500. (T1924)
CLARABOYA VIEWS!
NEWLISTING!
COMINGSOON!
804 W. HIGH POINT DRIVE CLAREMONT.

Located in the prestigious hillside community of Claraboya, this elegant Highpoint PUD on the first level evokes the feel of a Mediterranean villa overlooking the canyon, rolling hills and Puddingstone Lake. Inviting front courtyard features gleaming Brazilian cherry and tile flooring. Updated kitchen includes granite counters and custom cabinetry. Formal dining and living room with fireplace. Master bedroom with ensuite bathroom and spacious guest bedroom with walk-in closet. Two car attached garage with custom storage and laundry area. Relax and entertain on the open patio enjoying the spectacular city lights and valley views. Community pool. HOA dues $295 monthly. Local hike/bike trails. Excellent Claremont schools and Claremont Colleges. Offered at $549,000. Bernadette Kendall, 909-670-1717. (HO804)
PRIME TOP LEVEL PENTHOUSE LOFT. PRIVATE ELEVATOR! $450,000. Village Walk community in the heart of the Claremont Village. Picturesque mountain views! Walking distance to downtown, Colleges, Metrolink, shops and restaurants. Upgraded with rich wood cabinetry, hardwood, tile floors and carpeting. Enjoy a light filled floor plan with high ceilings throughout! Beautiful open gourmet kitchen with granite counter tops. Private view balcony. Indoor laundry. Direct access to 2 car garage. Beautiful grounds include a community pool, 2 spas and a BBQ. Monthly $275 HOA fee pays for trash, building and earthquake insurance! www.GeoffHamill.com. 909.621.0500. (F664)
EXTENSIVELY UPDATED NORTH CLAREMONT SINGLE STORY. $625,000.

An absolute must see! Coveted Condit School locale. This home has been maintained and upgraded beautifully, resulting in its wonderful condition today! The home boasts a family and entertaining friendly floor plan with gleaming hardwood floors, quality carpeting and tiled floors. It also includes plantation shutters, dual pane windows, smooth ceilings and lots of natural light! Four bedrooms, 2 updated bathrooms and approximately 2300 sq. ft. Updated kitchen with granite counters and eating area which opens to the family room. Professionally designed lushly landscaped backyard that is very welcoming and features spacious patio and built-in BBQ areas. Prime locale above Baseline near the Claremont foothills and wilderness trails. Call today for a preview at this home. Will sell fast! www.GeoffHamill.com 909.621.0500.
Celebrating 50 years of Service in Claremont
www.prudentialWSRE.com 909.624.1617
PAUL STEFFEN, Owner/Broker
2006, An independantly owned and operated member of Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. Prudential is a service mark of The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Equal housing Opportunity.

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