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COURIER photos/Steven Felschundneff Reed and Nancy Johnson, owners of the Boon Companion toy store in the Claremont Village, attribute their success to a dual focus of selling traditional toys while identifying the latest trends. The Boon Companion will soon extend its regular hours of Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. to include Sundays to accommodate holiday shoppers.The Boon Companion will mark its 30th Christmas this year. Story on page 10.
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The city budget is in the black. Where will the money go?
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Claremont Heritage launches new plans and improvements to the heartbeat of Claremont
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Politically speaking
Journalist and television pundit Eleanor Clift navigates The Road Ahead
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Tracking criminals
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Claremont's high school sports teams show promise this winter season. Find out why at www.claremont-courier.com
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Dear Editor: Unreasonable search, really? In theory, I am all for self-policing to protect our rights. Unfortunately, reality is that not enough of us do so, and we have government agencies to help. Douglas Lyons, do you find having a police officer look at your license plate for current registration an unreasonable search? If so, I guess you have the right to not use public streets, hat the registration helps pay for, to avoid such searches. In my view, the cameras simply make this process more efficient and allow law enforcement to concentrate on more pressing public safety concerns. I also think that anyone who has had a stolen vehicle recovered through the camera system might see it as more beneficial than not. By the way, Im sure the authorities would be very interested in your methods for positively identifying criminal vehicles or terrorists in a crowd without looking at any others. What do they look like anyway?
Bob Nichols Claremont
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Dear Editor: As much as I enjoyed John Neiubers article about Claremont holiday traditions, I would like to remind readers of another one. For the 32 of its 107 years, The Rembrandt Club of Pomona College holds an annual traditional Holiday Tea and Bake Sale in Historic Seaver House. This traditional tea features seasonal music by the Claremont Recorder Ensemble, tea table laden with sweet and savory treats, wassail and syllabub. There is a party for children featuring crafts and games. Santa and Mrs. Claus sit by the live tree to hear holiday wishes. This year, the Holiday Tea and Bake Sale is on Saturday, December 1 at Seaver House, corner of Bonita and College Avenues from noon until 2:30 p.m. Santa arrives at 1 p.m. Cost is $5 at the door for everyone over the age of 5. Tickets may be purchased in advance at a cost of 3 for $10 by calling Ellen Litney 625-5347. Proceeds from this event fund an annual Junior Art Award for a Pomona College Art student to defray costs associated with their Senior Art Project. Just one more Claremont tradition.
Ellen Litney, President The Rembrandt Club
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Agendas for city meetings are available at www.ci.claremont.ca.us Monday, December 3 Traffic & Transportation Commission Council Chamber, 7 p.m. CUSD Board Special Meeting Kirkendall Center, 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, December 4 Redevelopment Agency Oversight Board City Hall, Citrust Room, 5 p.m. Planning CommissionCanceled Wednesday, December 5 Community & Human Services Commission Council Chamber, 7 p.m. Thursday, December 6 CUSD Board Regular Meeting Kirkendall Center, 6:30 p.m. Police CommissionCanceled
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CITY NEWS
Surplus money has council saving for rainy day
s many cities flounder with debt and bankruptcy, Claremonts reserves are getting deeper with an eye kept on the pending water ownership issue.
The Claremont City Council allocated $1.8 million in surplus monies to various city reserve funds Tuesday night. Included in the distribution was the establishment of an account for the citys potential water acquisition. Council unanimously supported placing $300,000 of this money in the water acquisition reserve fund, which will require council approval before use. Pleased with the decision, councilmembers believe the move reaffirms their commitment to an established council priority to purchase the citys water system. Its really putting our money where our emphasis is, said Councilmember Sam Pedroza. Its showing we are serious about this. The nearly $2 million in excess fees comes from an unexpected surplus in property and sales taxes and transient and hotel occupancy taxes as well as from development permit fees, according to Finance Director Adam Pirrie.
Filing period open for council election

The nomination period for candidates for Claremont City Council is underway and will close on Monday, December 10 at 6 p.m. Two city council members will be elected at the upcoming March 5, 2013 election, each with a 4-year term of office. Mayor Larry Schroeder and Councilmember Corey Calaycay, both up for reelection, have confirmed that they will be re-running for office. Eligible candidates are residents and registered voters of the city.Interested candidates may obtain a filing guide from the city clerks office located at 207 Harvard Ave., Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.For more information, contact the city clerk at 399-5461 or 399-5463.
Property tax exceeded estimates by $160,000, as a result of better-than-expected increases in the assessed value of real property within the city, said Mr. CITY Pirrie, and sales revenues exceeded estiCOUNCIL mates by about $656,000 because the city originally budgeted very conservatively in recognition of the volatility we experienced in 2008-2009 and 2009-2010. A lot of the revenue gains resulted from a rebound in auto sales as well as the addition of several new restaurants and retail establishments within the city, Mr. Pirrie explained further. Transient Occupancy Tax revenues, exceeding the budgeted amount by $126,000, reflect a rebound in the economy and hotel occupancy while permit fees increased primarily due to heightened development activity at the colleges. The additional $1.5 million surplus will in part benefit the Operating and Environmental Emergency Reserve, which will receive $500,340, the Maintenance of Operations Reserve will receive $334,000, CalPERS will get $334,000 for unfunded liability on the citys miscellaneous plan and the Equipment and Facility Revolving Reserve will receive $334,000. Though pleased with the news, Mayor Pro Tem Opanyi Nasiali cautioned about getting too excited about the surplus. While this is good news...I think we still need to be careful in how we do our expenditures so we dont spend money just because we think we are getting enough, Mr. Nasiali said. The council was in agreement over allocating the excess funds into reserves, but not all were on the same page with how money in the newly-established Equipment and Facility Revolving Reserve should be spent. The council approved the account in May with the sole purpose of handling needed maintenance or repairs for city facilities and equipment. With the reserve account established, the Community and Human Services identified 6 areas in need of such fixes over the past few months. Identified needs include new bleachers at College and Blaisdell parks, 50 new bar-
ricades for use during city events, new furniture and facility improvementsincluding a new 70-inch TVat the Youth Activity and Teen Activity Centers (known as YAC and TAC, respectively), and new furniture and refurbished flooring in the Foothill Room at the Hughes Community Center. While the council approved using $109,725 of the designated Equipment and Facility Revolving Reserve for these upgrades, Mayor Pro Temp Opanyi Nasiali and Councilmember Corey Calaycay were wary of the decision to buy a new 70-inch TV to replace the YACs 55inch set. There are some things here that are very clearly needed from a liability standpoint: the patio, the bleachers, Mr. Calaycay said. Other things I view as a little more luxurious. When youve got choices to make in difficult times, sometimes a TV takes a backseat to that. But Councilmember Sam Pedroza was of a different mind, pointing out that the money in that reserve was specifically designated to help fund the upgrades as facility managers saw fit. This is what the reserve was created for, he said. We are extremely fortunate as a city to be in a position to be able to, first of all, have a reserve and, second of all, to be able to then replace and do what the reserve was set up to do, which was to fix some of the equipment issues that we have. In disagreement about the TV but in support of the other fixes, Mr. Nasiali suggested the purchase of the new TV be voted on separately. The council voted 3-2 to purchase the TV, with Mr. Nasiali and Mr. Calaycay opposing. The rest of the upgrades were supported unanimously. We provide a plethora of services to the community, young to old...and you have to balance that out, Mayor Larry Schroeder noted. We have to consider the age of some of this equipment and the needs of the youth and ability to have young people go to a place that is safe and keeps them occupied.
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Thursday, November 22 A resident in the 1000 block of Lake Forest Drive didnt exactly find what they figured they would when checking for an intruder Thursday morning. The resident was alerted of a possible backyard trespasser after the dogs began to bark. Though a person was not found, a glass meth pipe was. Police were notified, but the pipes owner was not located. **** An Apple iPad left on the front seat of a Toyota Camry parked in the 900 block of Appalachian was easy pickings for a burglar Thursday who nabbed the device sometime between 5:30 and 10:30 p.m. The burglar smashed the passenger window and made off with the $600 electronic device, according to Lieutenant Shelly Vander Veen. Another iPad, an iPhone and GPS device were stolen from 2 vehicles parked in the rear alley of the Peppertree Square Shopping center 2 days later. Between 2 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 24, the crook smashed both passenger windows to nab the items, valued at about $1500. There are no suspects in any of these cases. There is no evident link to the Appalachian and Peppertree Square incidents.
POLICE BLOTTER
Third time was not the charm for forgery thieves

A trio of crooks was nabbed for conspiracy and a slew of other offenses Tuesday, November 20, after cashing a series of checks using a deceased mans name. On November 16, a man entered California Bank & Trust at 102 Yale Ave. and opened an account with 2 checks signed with the deceased mans signature. On November 19, the man came into the bank with another individual, who cashed another fraudulent check in the same account. A day later, the 2 individuals came back with a third partner, a woman who attempted to withdraw money from the fraudulent account. By this time, bank employees knew of the fraudulent check. Instead of leaving the money with cash, the trio left the bank in handcuffs. Carlos Vega, 51, and Robert Martinez, 48, both of Pomona and Joanna Regan, 23, of Claremont, were arrested for forgery and possession of stolen property and possession of fictitious checks, among other alleged crimes. In a search of each of their homes, police found additional fraudulent checks, according to Lt. Vander Veen.
Monday, November 26 A report on whats being called a potential hate crime was taken at the Claremont Colleges Monday after a large swastika was found drawn in blue ink on a bathroom stall in the mens restroom of Honnold Library. This is the third instance of vandalism involving swastikas that has been reported at the Claremont Colleges over the past month, according to Lt. Vander Veen. There are no suspects connected to the crimes. Tuesday, November 27 A truck driver with a restraining order staying at the Claremont Hotel met up with his girlfriend for whom he was given the restriction. Police were called to the hotel after Donald Blair, 51, of San Lorenzo, and his girlfriend Eliza Ortega, 43, of El Monte, were seen fighting. When police arrived, Mr. Blair had 2 6inch lacerations, one to the chest and another to the shoulder. Both admitted that Ms. Ortega had lashed out at Mr. Blair with a knife, purchased by the couple to cut limes for their alcoholic beverages. Ms. Ortega was arrested for assault. Both face charges of spousal abuse. **** A pursuit similar to a Mario Kart battle
took place Tuesday afternoon when a burglar attempted to get away from a motorcycle cop after stealing a catalytic converter. The man had taken the $2000 converter from the front porch of a residence in the 300 block of Saint Bonaventure Street and attempted to make off with it on a bike. With a motorcycle cop in pursuit, the man threw the converter at the officer in an attempt to get away. The man ditched his bike, jumped into a series of backyards and took off. He is described as a white male in his 20s, wearing glasses, a long-sleeved gray shirt
and dark shorts. Information should be reported to the Claremont Police Department at 399-5411. **** Another car was targeted with BB gun vandalism on Thursday night, this time in the 4000 block of Garey Avenue. Sometime between 6:30 and 7:30 p.m., the vandal shattered the rear left passenger window using a BB gun. Damage is estimated at about $1000.
CITY NEWS
Traffic cameras beg the question: How much is too much?
ith the allure of hightech public infrastructure and advanced security systems also comes the fear of personal encroachment. To date, Claremont has 36 stationary and 3 mobile Automated License Plate Reader cameras tracking the license plates of law-abiding citizens and criminals to the tune of 3600 images per minute, according to a recent presentation by Lieutenant Mike Ciszek.
Its just one more tool to help us, Mr. Ciszek told Active Claremont members in an earlier presentation. Criminals are getting more advanced technologically, and we have to try and catch up. We are always playing catchup to stay abreast of what is going on. Others remain unconvinced. The cameras constitute an unreasonable search of our persons, asserted Douglas Lyon in a recent letter to the COURIER, an opinion echoed in several inquiries the newspaper received over the last week. In this post 9/11 world, with its newfound rationalizations for security systems of all imaginable sorts, we must constantly remind ourselves that security must be directed to impair the criminallyintended and not to harass and intrude upon the honest and law-abiding. While Claremont uses ALPR cameras to track vehicles with lost or stolen plates and those linked with wanted persons, Amber Alerts or tagged as BOLO (Be on the Look Out), it should also be noted this
COURIER photos/Steven Felschundneff The dispatch room at the Claremont Police Station is where communications officers monitor the Automatic License Plate Readers and survelliance cameras that are located throughout the city. When the computer gets a hit on a suspicious license plate or activity, dispatchers are automatically alerted.
Meeting to be scheduled between city and Golden State Water

Golden State Water Company has responded to the city of Claremonts offer to purchase the water utility system serving the city and adjacent areas, according to a release provided by Assistant City Manager Colin Tudor. The citys offer, dated November 5, 2012, was made in strict compliance with the state of Californias laws governing the acquisition of property and reflected the opinion of a qualified appraiser who established fair market value, according to the city. While Golden State Water did not accept the citys purchase offer, the city is continuing to move forward and evaluating all options available by law to acquire the water utility. In addition, the city will be accepting the publicly-traded water companys offer to meet. Claremont officials are unable to comment further on this matter as itis the ongoing subject of confidential, closed session discussions regarding property acquisition, as prescribed by state law, according to the release.
is not the limit of these cameras capabilities. ALPR cameraswhich use optical character recognition to identify license platesdo have the capability to track down more than just vehicles listed as stolen. The latest software allows police to track down cars linked with unlicensed drivers or those with delinquencies on speeding tickets. In a recent interview, Claremont Chief Paul Cooper acknowledged that Claremonts system does have this capability. You steer the system, explained Chief Cooper of the way the ALPR program works. The police tell the system exactly what they want to be alerted of and while some cities ask to be alerted about scofflaw violations such as parking ticket delinquencies, Claremonts system is not currently set to do so. And Chief Cooper says there are no plans to use the cameras beyond what they are currently being employed for. There is no desire to expand to parking citation, he said, also adding that the ALPR system cannot be used for speed enforcement. While the city does not have any plans to scale back on the cameras it currently employs, Chief Cooper says steps are being taken to ensure the system is not abused. Among such steps is a Video Management Policy, adopted by the city when the ALPR cameras were first put in place in January 2011. The officers cannot get any live feed in their cars. They can go back and look at video that has been archived after the fact, Chief Cooper said. The live feed is monitored by officers in dispatch. Live video feed cannot be accessed in the patrol cars, he says, adding
that officers who go into dispatch to watch video footage must log onto the system to do so, and there is always more than one person in dispatch monitoring activity. While acknowledging Big Brother fears, Chief Cooper believes the ALPR cameras are actually taking some of the problems out of the system. The benefits seen far outway the concerns of the few that this is Big Brother and encroaches upon their rights, Chief Cooper said. Will use of cameras continue to grow? Along with fear over what exactly the cameras capture is the concern that the cameras infringe upon the civil liberties of law-abiding citizens. ALPR cameras are running 24 hours a day, capturing all license plates of cars passing by at up to 160 miles per hour. In reaction to the growing popularity of this camera system, which employs thousands of cameras across the nation, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) launched a nationwide campaign over the summer to find out more about ALPR, which they referred to as a device that might be fundamentally threatening our freedom on the open road. Its not an exaggeration to say that in 10 years there will be ALPRs just about everywhere, making detailed records of every drivers every movement, and storing it for who knows how long, wrote Kade Crockford, director of the ACLU of Massachusetts Technology for Liberty Project in July. While the city of Claremont may have adopted its own policy for camera regulation, there is no state statute regulating ALPR camera use. And the city must still stand by Los Angeles Countys require-
ment that all footage gathered by the cameras, of citizens who are law-abiding or not, be archived for 2 years. The only 2 states with statutes on ALPR are New Hampshire and Maine, according to a study by the ACLU. In Maine, police are only allowed to keep data up to 21 days, giving just enough time for investigators to get the information they need to solve cases before it is deleted. Privacy advocates hope to see stricter laws like Maines enforced nationwide. We need to convince the nation and our lawmakers to take action on this serious threat to our liberty, Ms. Crockford writes. Professor William Cuddihywhose dissertation at Claremont Graduate University focuses on the Fourth Amendmentacknowledges that extensive legislation is needed in order to provide a balance between stopping crime and preventing abuse. However, he asserts one of the countrys biggest problems remains the publics inability to ask the right, probing questions to ensure the system isnt abused. Most of my students couldnt tell you the difference between the Fourth Amendment and the Beatles, and ignorance aids government surveillance, Mr. Cuddihy said, making sure to note that it isnt just the government at work. The Claremont Colleges, for example, have their own intricate camera system independent of Claremont police. The belief is that when you step out in public, you forfeit your rights, Mr. Cuddihy continued. Few people realize private corporations can find just as much surveillance. Beth Hartnett
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Political reporter talks political trends, past and future
ore losers and President Obamas next steps were just some of the topics covered by political reporter and TV pundit Eleanor Clift, who spoke Thursday evening at Scripps Colleges Garrison Theater.
Ms. Clift is a panelist on The McLaughlin Group, a long-running roundtable political affairs program that airs on public television that she describes as a televised food-fight. She is generally the one woman on the program and regularly the lone liberal voice. As such, she is used to a certain level of acrimony from her fellow panelists such as Pat Buchanan, Clarence Page, Mort Zuckerman and John McLaughlin. I get interrupted a lot more than they do, she said. The tone of the discourse on the program immediately following the election was exceptionally negative. Ms. Clift had cherished a hope her fellow presenters would at least have congratulated her for her accuracy in calling the election. The week before, she had predicted that Obama would win by more than 300 electoral votes. No such luck. The conservative panelists launched right into decrying the election results, with Mr. McLaughlin notably pointing out that the Dow Jones industrial average plummeted by 313 points the day after the election. A friend consoled her afterwards, Ms. Clift said, by pointing out that she was in the losing teams locker room. Republicans have been behaving like sore losers for the last couple weeks. Four-hundred thousand people in Texas signed a petition for a succession movement, she said. I must say: Go for it. During the Q&A period following her presentation, an audience member asked why there had not been more substantial gains by Democrats, given the high voter turnout of traditionally Democratic subgroups. Ms. Clift acknowledged that on November 6, Republicans held on to some significant strongholds, including control of the House of Representatives. Underneath the surface, however, there was an earthquake, she said. First, of course, there was the presidential election. Even though it was clearly evident that Barack Obama had won a second term, Mitt Romney, with his hopes bolstered by Republican pundits like political consultant Karl Rove, really thought he would win, according to Ms. Clift. Much of that confidence was based on the assumption that Democrats, particularly minority groups like women and Hispanics, would turn out in lesser numbers than they had in the 2008 election because of a prevailing disappointment in President Obamas failure to solve the U.S. economic crisis. Romney was living in a parallel universe constructed by Republicans, Ms. Clift asserted, referring to what a friend of hers has characterized as a conservative media entertainment complex anchored by Fox News. Instead, Ms. Clift points out, the voting turnout defied all predictions. More young people and more African-Americans turned out in 2012 than they did in 2008. Obama won by 332 electoral votes and by the end of the night, the popular vote tally showed 50 percent support for Obama as compared to 48 percent for Romney. Now that all of the absentee ballots are almost tallied, Ms. Clifted noted, it looks like Romney may end up with 47 percent of the popular vote. This, she joked, is a bit of poetic justice, given that the Republican candidate outraged detractors by characterizing the 47 percent of Americans that he claimed rely on social services as people who dont want to help themselves. There were many other defeats. Republicans thought they were going to get control
COURIER photo/Peter Weinberger Journalist and television pundit Eleanor Clift delivers a speech The Road Ahead: is there a Mandate for Change? Thursday evening at Scripps Colleges Garrison Theater.
of the Senate, because there were so many Democratic seats up, many in red states, she said. For instance, Missouri senate incumbent Clare McCaskill (D) was a gonner until her opponent opened his mouth about rape, Ms. Clift said. She was referring to Todd Akins infamous comments about legitimate rape. What will become of Romney as the Republican Party seeks to rebuild and rebrand itself in the wake of election 2012? Many have already turned against Romney, she said. Romney is a man without a party. The Republicans are mostly eager to blame him, Ms. Clift said. There certainly were some missteps in Romneys campaign, including an immigration platform that was so unrealistic as to be bizarre, as in his suggestion solution of self-deportation. Promising to de-fund Planned Parenthood, which she said is right up there in public popularity with The March of Dimes, was also disastrous, right up there with his 47 percent comment. Still, she feels the former Massachusetts governor would have done better if he hadnt had so many conservatives managing his image during the campaign and instead had run as a Republican progressive who had pushed significant healthcare reform through on the state level. His party may have disavowed him, but Obama notably had Romney over for lunch on Thursday. No details have been released as to the one-hour meeting except that white turkey chili was on the menu. I would have loved to have been a fly on the wall during that meeting, she said. Ms. Clift hypothesized the president may tap into his opponents abilities. I think Romney could be a bridge to corporate America for this president. He could be a useful conduit to corporate America. Next steps for 2012 Now, Ms. Clift emphasized, its time for President Obama and Democrats to get down to business if they want to capitalize on their gains with some significant reform. President Obamas first step will be to cut a big budget deal to stabilize the economy. Despite dire fiscal cliff warnings, Ms. Clift said she suspects a deal, mini-deal or roadmap that will be cut between Democratic and Republican legislators before next year.
Some Republicans are beginning to ponder compromising on the No New Taxes mantra that has been de rigueur since the first President Bush was in office. And the president, Ms. Clift said, is ready to move forward with some cuts to social services that will be unpopular with many constituents, but which are necessary to create a sustainable government. Its going to involve across-the-board compromise, she said. This time, the president is not going to let any of his supporters across the country off the hook. Hes already on a campaign-style [path], appealing to them to tweet or call to lobby congress for a balanced deal that will get our fiscal house in order, she said. Republicans are already back to their old ways, trying to gum up the works through the rote rejection of the administrations preferred policies, and it may be time for Obama and the Democrats to move forward with some much-needed filibuster reform. And, she said in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, which literally flooded Wall Street, climate change will need to become a significant part of national dialogue and domestic policy. How much President Obama will accomplish in his second term has yet to be determined, as will which politician is to be his successor. Ms. Clift, however, took some time to discuss some of the candidates who look to be gearing up for the 2016 presidential election. There is the possibility of a strange repeat of the 1992 election, with a Clinton and a Bush contending for the presidency. Hilary Clinton is eminently qualified and has drummed up quite a bit of Democratic approval during her tenure as U.S. Secretary of State. And former Florida Governor Jeb Bush looks to be jockeying for the next big contest. He is a better prospect that Romney, Ms. Clift said. He has a more realistic approach to immigration reform, he speaks Spanish. I think he was the one in the Bush family who was supposed to be president and George W. Bush sort of snuck up to the head of the line, she joked. After her 50-minute talk and some 20 minutes of Q & A, Ms. Clift headed for a red-eye flight to Washington in preparation for the next taping of The McLaughlin Group and another televised food fight.
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Working toward an even more sustainable Claremont 2013

by Freeman Allen
ate on Thanksgiving Day, Devon Hartman sent an email message from his retreat in the mountains to note that he was thinking of Sustainable Claremontthe satisfaction of working with like-minded people toward a sustainable future and the prospects for the year to come.
Devon is dedicated to realizing the many benefits of improved whole-house energy efficiency. With the help of many others, including Sheila McCarthy who chairs the Claremont Home Energy Retrofit Project (CHERP), Claremont has become a leader in this area. Thats but one of Sustainable Claremonts accomplishments. Thanks in large part to Ron Mittino, almost every school in Claremont now has a garden as a valuable teaching tool for education in sustainability and surprisingly many other areas of instruction. Richard Haskell proposed a water reclamation plant for the Claremont Colleges so that reclaimed wastewater can be used to irrigate the campus grounds. This plant, likely to be built in the near future, is seen as a model for a more extensive system that could make Claremont almost independent of imported water. Sue Schenk, co-chair of Sustainable Claremont for the past 3 years, formed a popular Garden Club that meets monthly. Current co-chair Bob Traer was instrumental in developing a sustainability plan for Pilgrim Place, a retirement community that is becoming a model of sustainability. Chris Veirs, senior planner and sustainability coordinator for the city and treasurer for Sustainable Claremont, has taken the lead on
Demystifying
SUSTAINABILITY
Claremonts annual Earth Day event sponsored by Sustainable Claremont. Kristin Miller, head of Sustainable Claremonts Solid Waste Action Group, is now also working half-time for the city and will be handling arrangements for the 2013 Earth Day event. Steve Sabicer leads Sustainable Claremonts outreach effort and has developed a presence on social media. Katie Gerecke led our membership effort and was supportive in many other ways. All are members of Sustainable Claremonts Board and Action Groups, and many others have been involved. Still, there are many volunteer opportunities for anyone who would like to join Sustainable Claremont. Several are listed on the Sustainable Claremont website. Claremont has much to be thankful for as a community taking a lead in sustainability. For some examples, the League of Women Voters advocated sustainability as a key element of Claremonts General Plan. The city council adopted Claremonts ambitious Sustainable City Plan. Uncommon Good is improving social conditions for those that most need itand will soon be completing the Whole Earth House in Claremont, a building that is attracting international attention for its features of sustainability. The Interfaith Sustainability Council coordinates local sustainability efforts, and chair Tom Helliwell agreed to shepherd publication of Sustainability News, a community-wide newsletter. Progressive Christians Uniting brought us the Brave New Planet conference last year. At The Claremont Colleges,
there is a commitment to sustainability in both education and practice. On the national level, the book Reinventing Fire, Bold Business Solutions for the New Energy Era, by Amory Lovins and the Rocky Mountain Institute, is a well-researched report published in 2011 that shows how it would be possible for the United States to become independent of fossil fuels by 2050with a net saving of $5 trillion in the process. The United States is already twice as energy-efficient per dollar of GDP as in 1975. Taking the next steps toward fossil fuel independence would involve improving energy efficiency of buildings, ending subsidies for fossilfuels and related industries, using known technology to transition to lighter, more fuel efficient vehicles (without compromising comfort or safety), further improving industrial efficiency and developing alternate energy sources. For energy conservation here in Claremont, CHERP has more than met its initial goal of 130 whole-house energy retrofits (1 percent of Claremont residences), the most per-capita in southern California. The next goal will be 1300 retrofits. On the average, retrofits increase the assessed value of homes by 9 percent. This should be of special interest to real estate agents, appraisers and mortgage brokers. Consequently, a 2-day Certified Green Real Estate Professional Course has been arranged for December 6 and 7, here in Claremont. For further information please contact Devon Hartman by email at devon@hartmanenergystrategies.com. Demystifying Sustainability is a project of Sustainable Claremont (sustainableclaremont.org), email address info@sustainableclaremont.org. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/sustainableclaremont and on Twitter @GreenClaremont
I think my nearest thing to Zen moments is watching a game with teams I dont care about because nothing else is on.
The fiscal cliff
Dear Editor: The grand bargain must be based on the facts that 70 percent of our economic activity consists of consumer spending, that low-income persons spend more of their additional income than high-income persons do, and that businesses don't create more jobs than they need to serve their customers. The "job creators" are the customers, not the business owners. As a result, taxes can go up on high personal and corporate incomes, on investment income, on accumulated wealth and on short-term financial trading, without dragging the economy down, but not on middle and low incomes. Government spending can be decreased on subsidies to already profitable industries but not on benefits such as housing and foreclosure assistance, unemployment compensation, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, Food Stamps, Medicaid, Medicare and Social Security, which support spending by persons of middle and low incomes. Defense can be cut because our coun-
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try already spends more than the next 15 or 17 countries combined, because it creates fewer jobs per dollar than most other spending, and because it siphons off scarce technical expertise from productive businesses. Money cut from defense should be redirected to infrastructure, including renewable energy and the smart electrical grid, which will create jobs in the USA, reduce our trade deficit and promote future prosperity. The minimum wage should also be increased, to promote consumer spending as well as to help hard-working people who need it most. These actions will reduce the deficit directly by increasing taxes and reducing expenses without reducing needed consumer spending, and will do so indirectly as well by increasing economic growth and tax revenues. I read The Economist, a weekly which analyzes many aspects of the world's economy. It makes clear that our country's economy is hampered by weak income and spending of the middle and lower socioeconomic classes. The grand bargain must strengthen them, not weaken them further. This will benefit businesses and their owners and investors, too, by increasing their revenues. If the customers are prosperous, everybody wins: the customers and their children, the businesses and the government.
Bob Gerecke Claremont
READERS COMMENTS The COURIER welcomes all readers comments on any issue or topic. Comments may be submitted by email to editor@claremontcourier.com, by mail 1420 N. Claremont Blvd. Ste. 205B, Claremont, CA 91711, or hand-delivery. Email is the preferred method. Deadline for the Wednesday edition is Monday at 5 p.m.; deadline for the Saturday edition is Thursday at 5 p.m. The COURIER cannot guarantee publication of every letter. We reserve the right to edit letters for space. Letters should not exceed 250 words.
George L.W. Benzon

George L.W. Benzon, a longtime Claremont resident, died on November 29, 2012. A military service will be held on Monday, December 3 at 1 p.m. at Crystal Cathedral, located at 12141 Lewis St. in Garden Grove. More on Mr. Benzons life will be featured in a future edition of the COURIER.
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Our Nativity concert by the Claremont Chorale

The opening concert of the Claremont Chorales 2012-2013 season will feature Ariel Ramirezs folk drama, Navidad Nuestra (Our Nativity) that retells the Christmas story and forms the framework for a variety of Christmas music from ancient times up to the present. At the concert to be held Saturday, December 1 at 3 and 7:30 p.m. at the Claremont Presbyterian Church, the Chorale will be joined by guitarists and percussionists, together providing a diverse and joyous holiday concert. Tickets are $15 for general admission, $12 for students and seniors. Season tickets are also available. The Claremont Chorale was founded in 1968 and is currently in its 45th year. It is composed of about 60 experienced choral vocalists, chosen by audition. Gregory Norton has been its conductor and Music Director for the last 20 years, and its accompanist is Barbara Durost, a faculty member at the Claremont Community School of Music. The Chorale presents 3 concerts each season, all chosen to provide a variety of high-quality choral music to enrich the musical experience and enjoyment of residents in the Pomona-Claremont area. On Saturday, March 23, Haydens The Seasons will be presented, depicting the lives of country folks as they celebrate the yearly cycle. The final concert on Saturday, June 8, Thirsting to Sing will feature songs about food, wine, and love.
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contributing to its newly acquired silver ranking. The city continues to work on a Bicycle Master Plan to continue in these efforts. Our bicycle friendliness is the result of a lot of community effort encouraged by the city council, coordinated by city staff and involving many organizations and individuals, Mr. Scheetz said.
Scripps College hosts public lectures and Claremont get friendlier performances The city of Claremont has joined the
ranks of more than 250 other communities throughout the country honored as a Silver Level Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists (LAB). Larry Scheetz of Cycle Claremont and the Claremont Senior Bike Group presented the award to the city council Tuesday evening. The Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) dedicates itself to promoting the benefits of cycling and helps communities focus on improving transportation choices, health and sustainability. In 2003 Claremont was recognized as the first BFC in Los Angeles County, 47th in the nation. After the LAB changed its criteria, adding a 5-tiered award system, Claremont reapplied and received a bronze level award in 2008. Over the past several years, the city has continued to implement bicycle-friendly programming and construction, like the Safe Routes to School Program and Bike Priority Zone,
is prohibited in the auditorium). December 7: The Holiday Choral Concert, featuring the Claremont Concert Choir and The Chamber Choir, begins at 8 p.m. with Scripps associate professor of music Charles Kamm conducting. Performances include excerpts from Handels Messiah and other works. The event will be held at Claremont United Church of Christ Congregational, 233 Harrison St.
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Oversight Board to review nonhousing funds

The Claremont Oversight Board, successor agency to the citys Redevelopment Agency, meets again this Tuesday, December 4 at 5 p.m. in the Citrus Room above City Hall, 207 Harvard Ave. The Oversight Board will review the due diligence review for the citys nonhousing funds. An independent accountant conducted the review pursuant to health and safety code regulations. The board will also receive an update on the process of dissolution for the Redevelopment Agency. For information, visit www.ci.claremont.ca.us.
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heres a bustle of activity at Boon Companion as the shop prepares to celebrate its 30th Christmas as Claremonts toy headquarters.
When the COURIER stopped by on Thursday to catch up with proprietors Reed and Nancy Johnson, the interview was punctuated by UPS deliveries of toys, a visit from the mailman and a small but steady stream of customers. Its only going to get busier. In the next few days, the Johnsons will add Sundays to their usual Monday through Saturday schedule, to better accommodate holiday shoppers. Later in the month, they will extend their hours, usually 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., closing at 7 p.m. for the final Christmas rush. Mr. and Ms. Johnson are the only ones manning the store, having done away with hired help in recent years in response to a sluggish economy that has hit the toy industry especially hard. Working side-byside as they will, 9 hours a day, 7 days a week, brings new meaning to the term holiday togetherness. Its all par for the course for small business owners, particularly those whose specialty is such an integral part of the holiday gift-giving tradition. Retailers can expect half of their sales to come in the fourth quarter of the year, Mr. Johnson shares. More than half of that amount happens in December. Along with a business boom, Christmas this year will hopefully bring a visit from the Johnsons son, a 14-year Navy man deployed in Kabul, Afghanistan, helping with the Armys Document and Media Exploitation (DOMEX) program. His job occasionally puts him at risk, but hes good about emailing his parents when there has been a flare-up of violence in the area to assure them of his safety. They track his movements via a map of Afghanistan theyve printed and affixed behind the register, and comb the news to keep abreast of the conflict. They also have a daughter and 4 granddaughters, an 8-year-old, 6-year-old twins and a 4-year-old, who live in Menifee. Theyre all vastly different from one another, even the twins, the Johnsons say. One of the twins is intellectual in nature, and gravitates toward books and mindbending puzzles and activities. The other is reportedly wild and crazy, dancing, singing and bouncing off walls. The 4year-old has a surprising passion for toy cars. You have to respect their differences. We figure thats just the way all kids are, Mr. Johnson said. Working as they do, the Johnsons dont get to spend as much time as they would like with their family. Originally, however, their decision to open the store was all about family togetherness. When their children were preschoolers, the couple commuted from their Claremont home, Ms. Johnson to Northridge
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Boon Companion: Local store fills toy niche, shows staying power
COURIERphotos/Steven Felschundneff Shoppers at Boon Companion will find a large selection of traditional, time honored, toys as well as those that are part of current trends. Among the favorites are trains and coloring books.
where she worked in banking and Mr. Johnson to South Bay where he worked in the aerospace industry. When the kids reached school age, however, they wanted them to attend local schools, so they began looking at how Ms. Johnson could work closer to home. The Johnsons, both of whom majored in business, Mr. Johnson at New York University and Ms. Johnson at the University of Nebraska Wesleyan, decided to open their own business. After flirting with the idea of opening a daycare center, they had an epiphany. We decided Claremont didnt have a toy store maybe that would be interesting, Mr. Johnson said. Soon after, Boon Companion opened its doors at a location on First Street, which is now home to Escape Salon. Ms. Johnson remembers the date by heart: August 1, 1983. The name, in case youve wondered, means a close friend who often joins one in seeking fun. It was the brainchild of Mr. Johnson, who heard the phrase uttered in a Daffy Duck cartoon. They had been looking for a unique moniker and Boon Companion fit the bill. Its an Old English term, shared Ms. Johnson, who is used to fielding such questions. While you dont hear it often nowadays, references to a boon companion occasionally appear in popular culture,
Ethan David Pereida, 4, plays with a wooden train set on Wednesday on Wednesday at Boon Companion toy store in Claremont. The toy track has been set up for years at Boon Companion and has become a favorite mainstay among little ones visiting the shop.
as in the film Oh Brother, Where Art Thou? The kids were able to attend Claremont schools, from Chaparral through Claremont High School. And the toyshop, which, after 3 decades, is, indeed, like an old friend in the Claremont Village, grew slowly but steadily. After 5 years, the shop took over a second space on First Street, expanding from 1000 to 2000 square feet, and Mr. Johnson left his job to help out. After 9 years, the shops current location, on the corner of Harvard Avenue and Second Street, became available. Boon Companion set up shop there, just across the way from the library and the post office, and the rest is history. Its a cozy nook, whose sign features the word toys in big, red letters, just in case you missed the stores intentions. Inside is a goodly mix of stuffed animals, dolls, books, craft sets and playthings of every ilk. The stores niche is its extensive selection of games of the board, dice and brain-teaser sort. Mr. Johnson notes that there is a lot of innovation in the realm of games, even in a tight economy. The toy industry at large, however, has been short on innovation lately, he said, because it takes a lot of
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COURIERphoto/Steven Felschundneff Nancy Johnson checks the UPS delivery from Daniel Ramirez while her husband Reed helps a customer on Thursday at the Boon Companion toy store in Claremont. Like most retail stores Boon Companion is busy during the holiday season.
money to take a toy from concept to market. There have also been a number of recent corporate shakeups. Last year, Mattel purchased the TV production company HIT Entertainment, and with it the licensing rights to characters such as Thomas the Tank Engine and his train-yard full of friends. In the wake of that acquisition, Mattel has yet to produce any new Thomas products. It goes without saying that the economy, which bottomed out in 2008 and 2009, has affected both the toy distributers who cater to Boon Companion as well as customers. People have struggled to make ends meet. Its not really shocking. Its just how things are, Mr. Johnson said, noting that the stores fortunes have stabilized but not yet not bounced back. We try to keep our expenses down and we both work our butts off. How do the Johnsons survive 25 years of working together while keeping their 40-year marriage intact? We have a really good division of labor, Ms. Johnson said. Im out front most of the time, and Reed does the bookwork. Also helping to keep the couple happy is a weekly date. Every Saturday, they head out for dinner and a drink, at a different restaurant every week. During the holiday season, Ms. Johnson also adds a free customer courtesy,
giftwrapping, to her duties. Ive seen her wrap things like you wouldnt believe, Mr. Johnson said, adding that his wife always tells customers they can take credit for the packaging. On Christmas eve, therell be a line out through the door and Ive seen her just mow through them. There are people who shop far ahead of time. And then there is the Christmas Eve crowd, largely comprised of men, who every year take pleasure in stopping by Boon Companion the night before the big day. Theyre the nicest customers, Ms. Johnson said of the last-minute crowd. Theyre kind of the party people. They may be some of the most hardworking people in Claremont, but Mr. and Ms. Johnson still enjoy the fun aspects of the toy business, like traveling each year to a regional toy convention that will be held in Las Vegas this coming year. They also have a droll tradition of searching each year for an especially silly and infectious toy to enliven the store during the holiday season. This year its ChitterChatter, a plush monkey who gleefully repeats anything a passerby says in a high, cartoony voice. The Johnsons other great pleasure is their customers, who include a delightful number of regulars. We have these kids we knew as young people, and now theyre bringing in their kids, Mr. Johnson said.
Sarah Torribio storribio@claremont-courier.com
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he citys historical society, preserving Claremonts past for the last 30 years, has announced its plan to embark on a $250,000 fund-matching campaign, opening Memorial Parks Garner House to the community in a way it hasnt been in decades. Announced at city council on Tuesday, the Our House campaign will officially kick off with a fundraising night this Monday, December 3.
People often see the house in the middle of Memorial Park and have no idea what it is or that Claremont Heritage is even there, said John Neiuber, president of the Claremont Heritage board of directors. We want to change that. The announcement of the Our House drive is a fitting end to the year of neighbors and neighborhoods, a theme Mr. Neiuber selected to carry Claremont Heritage through 2012. He chose the theme in an attempt to help increase local
Heritage wants to breathe new life into Claremonts birthplace
Over the next 4 years, Claremont Heritage will attempt to raise half a million dollars, with half of the amount matched by outside grants, to reinstate the historic Claremont home to its former glory from window trimmings to furniture for the enjoyment of a future generation of Claremonters. After a series of restorations, the home will reopen its doors to the public for educational programming as well as house tours, weddings and events.
COURIER photos/Steven Felschundneff The living room at Garner House looks much like it did during the time when the Garner family lived there before 1946. Claremont Heritage plans to restore portions of the home that have been altered over the years to create a house museum.
knowledge of specific areas within the city and to encourage involvement with its preservation. We want to make the Garner House more of a center of activity within the city, and to continue with our mission to advocate for the preservation of historic Claremont. This is what gives our town its unique flavor, Mr. Neiuber said. Herman and Bess Garner built the Garner House in 1927 in the center of what many consider to be Claremonts birthplace, Memorial Park. The home contained 2 floors and 3 wings designed around a center patio in the Spanish Colonial Revival style. The sweeping house contained 15 rooms and 6 bathrooms, plus a large living room, kitchen, dining room and library. A 3-story tower resided in the patio as a play area for the Garners sons. Claremont Heritage was granted stewardship of the home in 2001 and has since been at work helping the historic home live up to its role as Claremonts House. After the opening of the Ginger Elliott Exhibition Center several years ago, Heritage has set to work over the past year restoring a public restroom on the first floor, along with spaces that can be used as a brides room. Further first floor restorations include fixing the kitchen
A window seat in the living room of Claremont Heritages Garner House.
and fitting it for use in catering. Proposed second-floor renovations include restoring the childrens bedrooms, restrooms and the adult wing: bedrooms, dressing room, office and den will all be fixed and fitted with period furniture. Original light fixturesthough fitted with new, energy-efficient lightingwill
also be included. Claremont Heritage also hopes to restore the outdoor landscaping and rebuild the 3-story tower that was torn down in the 1960s. Claremont Heritage hopes to reach its goal with a little help from the community. Donors can purchase courtyard pavers for $100 or furnishing and fixtures for $250 or more. Names of donors will be posted inside the house. Donors can sponsor a room, to be inscribed with a name of their choice, for $2000 to $5000. The kitchen or tower can be sponsored for $10,000. Heritage is hard at work attempting to find matching grants to help aid its mission of sharing the citys cultural heritage with generations to come, according to Executive Director David Shearer. Our history is so rich, Mr. Shearer said. It would be great to have a place where people can come and experience it. Though just 2 days into its campaign, Our House is already $10,000 strong, according to Mr. Shearer. Several weddings are already in the works for this coming summer and the Ginger Elliott Exhibition Space
continues to house a variety of rotating art displays. Though acknowledging the continued work that will goes into this latest endeavour, Mr. Neiuber looks forward to what the journey ahead will bring. The restoration of the Garner House will benefit everyone involved. For the community, it will preserve an historic site as a house museum that will be available to all. For the city of Claremont, it will create a cultural icon that embodies our history for future generations as well as a central destination for information and education. For Claremont Heritage, it will enable a community-dedicated facility that will provide vital educational programming and a study center focused on sustainable preservation, Mr. Neiuber said. We think its a win-win for everyone. Join Claremont Heritage in kicking off their fundraising efforts this Monday, December 3 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Garner House, 840 N. Indian Hill Blvd. Refreshments will be served. For more information, visit www.claremontheritage.org.
ABOVE: The Garner House is the centerpiece of Memorial Park and home to Claremont Heritage, which is responsible for maintaining the home. The group will officially launch a capital campaign next month to fund a total renovation of the residence that will include reconstructing parts of the structure. The group also plans to improve the facility to attract more wedding and event business. ATLEFT: The curved back staircase leading to the second floor of Garner House is an excellent example of the architectural details in the home. Claremont Heritage wants to raise $250,000 for the homes renovation and hopes to match that amount with state and federal money for preservation projects.
Claremont Heritage in kicking off their fundraising efforts this Monday, December 3 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Garner House, 840 N. Indian Hill Blvd. Refreshments will be served. For more information, visit www.claremontheritage.org.
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Claremont Sunrise Rotary thanks the

1,700 participants in this years Turkey Trot!
Platinum Sponsors Metro Acura and Metro Honda Gold Sponsors:
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"If you are looking for an interesting and eclectic group with which to work on community and international projects, look into Claremont Sunrise Rotary."
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GET free of credit card debt now. Cut payments by up to half. Stop creditors from calling. 888-416-2691. (Cal-SCAN) EVER consider a reverse mortgage? At least 62 years old? Stay in your home and increase cash flow. Safe and effective. Call now for your free DVD. Call now, 888-6983165. (Cal-SCAN)
BULLETINS
Health
CANADA drug center is your choice for safe and affordable medications. Our licensed Canadian mail order pharmacy will provide you with savings of up to 90 percent off all your medication needs. Call today, 1-866-723-7089, for $10 off your first prescription and free shipping. (CalSCAN) MEDICAL alert for seniors. 24/7 monitoring. Free equipment. Free shipping. Nationwide service. $29.95 monthly. Call Medical Guardian today, 866-944-5935. (Cal-SCAN) DO you know your testosterone levels? Call 888-9042372 and ask about our test kits and get a free trial of Progene, an all natural testosterone supplement. (Cal-SCAN)
ANIMALS
Animal Shelters
Inland Valley Humane Society 623-9777 Upland Animal Shelter 931-4185 H.O.P.E Upland 1800-811-4285 West End Animal Shelter 947-3517
House for Rent

THREE bedrooms, 1.75 bathrooms. Laminate flooring, 2 car garage. Water, trash, gardener included. $1900 monthly. WSPM, 621-5941. CLAREMONT house for rent. Three bedrooms, one bathroom. $1390 monthly. xikirus@yahoo.com. THREE bedrooms, 1.75 bathrooms, with 1818 sq. ft., fireplace, 2 car garage. Includes water, trash and gardener. $2000 monthly. WSPM 6215941.
Health
ATTENTION Sleep Apnea sufferers with Medicare. Get free CPAP replacement supplies at no cost, plus free home delivery! Prevents red skin, sores and bacterial infection! Call 888-699-7660. (Cal-SCAN) PELVIC/ Transvaginal Mesh. Did you undergo transvaginal placement of mesh for pelvic organ prolapse or stress urinary incontinence between 2005 and present time? If the patch required removal due to complications, you may be entitled to compensation. Call Johnson Law and speak with female staff members, 1-800535-5727. (Cal-SCAN) DO you suffer from arthritis? Local doctors need volunteers for a research study comparing FDA approved arthritis medications. Compensation up to $50 per visit. Call 866925-6576. (Cal-SCAN) OVER 30 million women suffer from hair loss! Do you? If so, we have a solution! Call Keranique to find out more, 888-690-0395. (Cal-SCAN)
Garage Sales
MARKETPLACE
Announcements
THE business that considers itself immune to advertising, finds itself immune to business. Reach Californians with a classified in almost every county! Over 270 newspapers! Combo: California daily and weekly networks. Free brochures. elizabeth@cnpa.com or 916288-6019. (Cal-SCAN) MANY a small thing has been made large by the right kind of advertising. Mark Twain. Advertise your business card sized ad in 140 California newspapers for one low cost. Reach over 3 million plus Californians. Free brochure, elizabeth@cnpa.com or 916-288-6019. (Cal-SCAN) CLAREMONT garage sale. Saturday and Sunday, December 1 and 2, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. 344 Taylor Drive. Tools, household items, Christmas stuff.
Coyote Sightings
ONE coyote sighted on Tenth and Harvard around 8 a.m. on Tuesday, November 28. YOUNG, healthy coyote sighted on the southeast corner of Foothill and Claremont Blvd. inside the Claremont Consortium lot. Seen on Wednesday, November 28 at 7 p.m.
BULLETINS
Business
START now! Open a red hot dollar, dollar plus, mailbox, discount party, discount clothing, teen store, fitness center from $51,900 worldwide! www.DRSS25.com. 1-800518-3064. (Cal-SCAN) DIRECTV for $29.99 monthly for 24 months. Over 140 channels. Free HD-DVR upgrade! Free NFL Sunday ticket with choice package! Call today for details, 1-888721-2794. (Cal-SCAN)
Office Space
FURNISHED psychotherapist office in Village. Available 3 days a week. Window on courtyard. Shared reception room. Call 949-7169 or 560-2005.
Personals
MEET singles right now! No paid operators, just real people like you. Browse greetings, exchange messages and connect live. Try it for free. Call now, 1-888-8663166. (Cal-SCAN)
Studio for Rent

ARTISTS studio for rent. Separate entrance. Three sides are windows. Not for electrical instruments. Must like dogs. $375 monthly. 625-2345.
Lost Pet
HOODWINK a brown, black and white Siamese cat is missing from the Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden greenhouses. Please call 532-6075 with information.
SERVICES
Acoustical
QUALITY Interiors. Acoustical contractor, specializing in acoustic removal, texture, painting, acoustic re-spray and drywall repairs. Lic.602916. 909-624-8177.
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Caregiver
CAREGIVER/assistant available part-time or temporary, as needed. Doctors appointments, errands, office skills. References. 909-981-0490.
Contractor
ADVANCED DON DAVIES
Veteran New and repairs.
Electrician
MOR ELECTRIC & HANDYMAN SERVICES Free estimates and senior discounts. 909-989-3454 Residential * Industrial * Commercial. We do it all. No job too big or small! 24/7 emergency services. Reasonable and reliable. Lic.400-990 30 years experience.
Furniture Restoration
KEN'S Olden Oddities.com. Taking the time to care for Courier readers complete restoration needs since 1965. La Verne. Call 909-593-1846.
Handyman
909-599-9530
Serving Claremont for 30 years! Lic.323243
Carpentry
D&G Carpentry *Cabinet Refacing*
Custom cabinets, entertainment centers, fireplace mantles, doors, molding and more! Free estimates! References available. 909-262-3144 Lic.900656
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.
Aikido
KOGEMAN CONSTRUCTION
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
ALL your home remodeling and repair needs. Quality work for unbeatable pricing. 909-912-5983.
Hauling
SAMEDAY-HAULAWAY
Free estimates. Senior discount! WE HAUL IT ALL CHARLIE! 909-382-1210 sameday-haulaway.com
END of year special. Aikido classes, twice weekly, $80 monthly. Daily schedule available. Call 624-7770. www.musubidojo.org.
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. 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.
Serving Claremont Since 1995.

Residential, Commercial. Recessed lighting and design, breaker replacement, service panel upgrades, ceiling fans, trouble-shooting, landscaping lighting, pool and spa equipment replacement. Free estimates 24-hours. References. 909-900-8930 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 909-3913495 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.
AC/Heating
ADVANCED DON DAVIES

Same Day One call does it all! Garage, yard, home, moving!
909-599-9530
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.
Save money - save energy. Its a great time for comfort. Call us today! 909-398-1208 Get up to $4200 in rebates and incentives for a limited time when we design and install your New Home Comfort System using the Quality Installation Program. www.novellcustom.com Lic.958830
ASA ELECTRIC
Residential and commercial. New installations, repairs and more!
Childcare
AFFORDABLE childcare. Families with multiple children welcome. Large Claremont home. Miss Carmen, 909621-3108 or 909-367-3560.
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.
Haydens Services Inc.
Chimney Sweep
Gash Chimney Sweep
Dust free chimney cleaning. Repairs, chimney covers, spark arrestors, masonry and dampers. BBB. Please call 909-467-9212.
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
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
909-982-8910
* Senior Discount * Lic.359145
Fences & Gates

ADVANCED DON DAVIES
Veteran New, repairs. ONE CALL DOES IT ALL!
Girl Friday
IM here to help! Housekeeping, shopping, errands. Pet, plant, house sitting. Jenny Jones, 909-626-0027, anytime!
Quality Fireplace & BBQ Chimney sweeping.

Complete fireplace, woodstove installation, service and repair. Spark arrestor supply and installation. Call 920-6600. 392 N. 2nd Ave., Upland.
Drywall
909-599-9530 Cell: 626-428-1691

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!
DOUG CHAPLINE Heating & Air Conditioning

Since 1979 - Prompt repairs, serious service. Free estimates for complete installations and equipment change outs. Competitive rates. Visa, MC accepted. Lic.C20-383912. Call 626-3933.
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
ADVANCED DON DAVIES
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.
909-621-5388
24-hour emergency service. 909-982-8910

* Senior discount * Lic.359145
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.
ADVANCED DON DAVIES

Veteran, Mt. Sac, Cal Poly New, repairs. Professional. All sprinkler repairs.
Bathroom Remodeling
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
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
Call 909-599-9530 now Cell 626-428-1691

Claremont area 30 years! Lic.323243 JDC CONCRETE 909-624-9000 Driveways/walkways, block walls, pavers, bricks, stone veneer, concrete staining, drainage. Lic.894245 C8, C29.
Call 909-599-9530 Now Cell: 626-428-1691 SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

INSTALLATIONS EXPERT REPAIRS DRIP SYSTEM SPECIALISTS C.F.PRIVETT, LIC.557151
909-621-5388
SERVICES
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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Painting
Plastering & Stucco

PLASTERING by Thomas. Stucco and drywall repair specialist. Licensed home improvement. Contractor Lic.614648. 984-6161. www.wall-doctor.com.
Pools
Tree Care
TOM Day Tree Service. Fine pruning of all trees since 1974. Free estimate. 909629-6960.
Tutoring
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.
Landscaping
ADVANCED DON DAVIES
Mt. Sac, Cal Poly New, refurbish or repair. Design, drainage, concrete, slate, flagstone, lighting, irrigation, decomposed granite. 909-599-9530 Cell: 626-428-1691 Claremont area 30 years! Lic.323243 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. 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
Upholstery
Remodeling
SEMI-RETIRED finish remodeler. Does kitchens, porches, doors, decks, fences, painting and more. Call Paul, 909919-3315.
909-982-8910
* Senior discount * Lic.359145 RENES Plumbing and AC. All types residential repairs, HVAC, new installation, repairs. Prices to fit the working families budget. Lic.454443. Insured professional service. 909-593-1175.
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.
Please call 909-989-9786.
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.
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.
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.
Patio & Decks

ADVANCED DON DAVIES
New, refurbish and repair. Concrete, masonry, lighting, planters and retaining walls.
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
Licensed, Bonded.
Service and repair. Drain cleaning, leak detection, gas lines, water heaters, installation of plumbing fixtures, bathroom remodels. Fully insured and bonded. All work guaranteed.
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.
909-260-4373
www.ThePlumbersConnection.net
Painting
ACE SEVIER PAINTING Interior/Exterior BONDED and INSURED Many references. Claremont resident. 35 years experience. Lic.315050 Please call: 624-5080, 596-4095.
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
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.
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.
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
CLAREMONT Village Pet & House Sitting. Sabbatical special! Lisa and Brenda, claremontpets@hotmail.com or 909-518-0600.
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.
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
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 *
Call 909-599-9530 now Cell: 626-428-1691
Tile
Yoga
Regrout, clean, seal, color grout. 909-880-9719, 1-888764-7688.
909-615-4858
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* Lic.778506 D&D Custom Painting. Bonded. Lic.423346. Residential, commercial. Interior or exterior. Free estimates. 909-982-8024. COLLINS Painting & Construction Company, LLC. Interior, exterior. Residential and commercial. Contractors Lic.384597. 985-8484.
Pilates
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.
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.
YOUR neigborhood classical Pilates studio. 665 E. Foothill Blvd. Unit M., Claremont, Ca 91711. Call for a free demo! 909-730-1033.
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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
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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!
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REAL ESTATE
CONTACT US 1420 N Claremont Blvd. Suite 205B Claremont, CA 91711 Ph: 909.621.4761 Fax: 909.621.4072 classified@claremont-courier.com Business Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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OPEN HOUSE DIRECTORY

1-3 p.m. 4633 Williams Ave., La Verne. Curtis Real Estate.
Visit www.curtisrealestate.com for MLS, community info and more!
OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 1-3 PM
4633 Williams Ave., La Verne

Listing Agent: John Baldwin Drive up Live Oak Canyon Road to this fantastic pool home in a secluded north La Verne neighborhood. This wonderful home has a freshly painted exterior and beautiful laminate flooring throughout. 1944 sq. ft. featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, formal living and dining room as well as a large family room that opens to the kitchen. Back yard has a great covered patio area leading to the sparkling pool, wonderful gardens and spacious grassy area. Large 3 car garage with an abundance of storage. $529,000. (W4633)
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624 Pomello Drive, Claremont

www.624pomellodr.com. 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. $1,145,000. (P624)
(909) 625-6754 (909) 973-5582

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Wheeler Steffen Real Estate, Inc.
An independently owned and operated member of The Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc.
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D.R.E. #00961915
1249 Oak Mesa Dr., La Verne

Great north La Verne location in the foothills. Single story turnkey with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It is approximately 1500 sq. ft. with a 3 car garage. Walk to Oak Mesa elementary school. New interior paint, new flooring and newer dual pane windows. It also features a title roof, a nice backyard with a covered patio, views of the mountains and 2 storage sheds. The lot size is approximately 10,498 sq. ft. List price $488,000. (O1249)
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
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You have a rising star on your hands with Mason. My mortgage broker had nothing but good things to say and I feel the same way. Mason was always timely in any matter and I really felt he was there in my best interest. I'm happy and satisfied to have had him on the sale and purchase of my homes. I wish him continued success in the future!
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Geoff Hamill, Real Estate Broker

#1 Top Producing Realtor in Claremont Third Quarter 2012
ovember 26, 2012; Claremont, California. Geoff T. Hamill, a long time local Real Estate Broker Associate/Realtor since 1988, has been designated as the Top Producer at the Claremont office of Prudential Wheeler Steffen, Inc. in both sales volume and units for the third quarter of 2012. Geoff Hamill holds the designation of ABR, CRS, ePRO, GRI, SRES, Licensed Real Estate Broker (highest form of license obtainable from the Department of Real Estate), B.S. Finance, Real Estate & Law, Certified Fine Homes, Estates, & Architectural Specialist and member of Whos Who in Real Estate. Geoff once again ranks as the #1 Associate in the local office plus the City of Claremont plus Top 1% in Sales among all Realtors Nationwide. Geoff attributes his local success to living in the community for over 30 years, graduating from Claremont schools, an award-winning website plus his exceptional and personal one-on one service. Geoff is well known for his highly specialized skills with negotiating the best price and terms for his Sellers and Buyers in ALL price ranges from condos to homes as well as large estate properties. For the best success in your next real estate sale or purchase, you may reach Geoff direct at 909.621.0500 or his award-winning website at www.GeoffHamill.com.
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Contemporary Walls of Glass in Towne Ranch area $650,000 Mid-Century modern in Northern Claremont $339,500
PROMINENT & LEGENDARY ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIC CLAREMONT VILLAGE ESTATE. 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 a 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. www.GeoffHamill.com. 909.621.0500. (C1105)
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)
COVETED GARY MILLER FORMER MODEL HOME. $550,000.
Classic elegance! Dramatic windows showcase this home with rich brickwork and colorful landscaping. A light filled interior enhances the formal living room and dining room. Accents include: wood floors, beautiful shutters, some dual pane windows, deep baseboards and a handsome staircase. A tastefully remodeled kitchen boasts granite counters, adjoining breakfast room and a spectacular view of the backyard. Adjacent family room features a stone fireplace and refreshment center. The master bedroom has a spacious master bathroom, separate tub and separate shower. An open flowing floor plan makes this the perfect home for entertaining family and friends. This is truly one of the nicest homes on the market today! www.GeoffHamill.com 909.621.0500. (M1573)
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UPDATED NORTH CLAREMONT SINGLE STORY. $625,000. Coveted Condit Elementary School locale. This home has been maintained and upgraded 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. This home will sell fast! www.GeoffHamill.com. 909.621.0500. (M269)
FOOTHILL KNOLLS ONE STORY PATIO HOME. $250,000.
Perfect locale in northwest interior section of community, adjacent to greenbelt. This PUD has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms which are in their own section of the condo and can be closed off with a door for privacy. Living room, dining room and updated kitchen all open into each other. Picturesque views to private patio and yard. Separate indoor laundry room. Attached 2 car garage. This particular unit has no attached walls to any neighbor. Convenient to pool, spa and club house area. Walking distance to retail stores and shops. Call today as this home will not last! www.GeoffHamill.com. 909.621.0500. (C1683)
THE BAUGHMAN ESTATE $975,000. A CLAREMONT VILLAGE SPANISH CLASSIC. Newly renovated by Hartman Baldwin Design/Build and SRS Contractors, this home is absolutely stunning! Unique architectural elements. Four bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Gracious living room with barrel ceilings, spacious formal dining room, gourmet chef's kitchen with high-end appliances and family/media room with built-ins. Newly designed and constructed master suite with retreat, double walk-in closets plus lavish bathroom. Enjoy extensive oak hardwood and tiled flooring. Central air and heat, some copper plumbing and newer electrical. Beautiful garden setting with lush landscaping and multiple patio areas. A rare find and important home built for the original Baughman family in 1928! www.GeoffHamill.com. 909.621.0500. (B510)
Please call today for a FREE complimentary market analysis of your property. Thank you!
For more information, photos and virtual tours, please visit www.GeoffHamill.com or call 909.621.0500
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ONE-OF-A-KIND MASTERPIECE
This stately and resplendent property in northeast Claremont gives attention to every detail, it features custom appointments and amenities. Enter through iron and glass doors to find a sweeping staircase and spacious living room with soaring ceilings and an abundance of natural light. The first floor master bedroom is splendid with 2 fireplaces, crystal chandeliers and sconces. Gleaming hardwood floors welcome you into the fabulous great room that includes a gourmet kitchen with 2 islands which overlook the garden of flowering shrubs and roses. The yard boasts a fully appointed covered patio, outdoor kitchen with granite counters, outdoor fireplace, pool, spa, firering and orchard. Two separate garages house 7 vehicles, the home also has solar. $2,498,000. Please call for your appointment to view this exceptional estate, 909-398-1810. (B808)
FRENCH CHATEAU
Immerse yourself in this manior residence, perfectly situated in northeast Claremont on over one acre of land. Reminiscent of a classic, Brittany styled French chateau with architectural and upscale details that surprise and delight. Embrace wood and travertine flooring, an elevator, game room, teen loft and more! Be the ultimate chef in the kitchen that Julia Child would have adored. Hand laid stone faade is the first blush of the exotic grounds which include a pool pavilion and a guest casita. Other features include a 5-star energy rating. This is an exceptionally appealing residence with distinctive character that enjoys the proximity of downtown Claremont. $3,195,000. Please call today for your appointment, 909-398-1810. (S1015)
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Extraordinary single story custom home in northeast Claremont is available for the first time. Designed for the discerning owner, with architectural detailing rarely found in new construction. Step into another world as you breathe in the elegant living room with custom designed fireplace and coffered ceilings, the spacious family room with wet bar, the billiard room and so much more! Show stopper kitchen boasts oversized center island, professional grade Thermador appliances, exceptional custom cabinetry, granite counters and butler's pantry with beautiful builtins that leads to the formal dining room. Sumptuous master suite has a cozy private courtyard with a fireplace for romantic interludes. Artfully manicured grounds are complete with pool, spa, patios and an orchard. $2,498,000. Call to schedule your appointment, 909-398-1810. (B659)
CUL-DE-SAC HOME
Tucked away in the quiet Upland Summit community is this wonderful 4 bedroom home with a bonus room. Open and bright floor plan offers formal living and dining areas as well as a cheery kitchen that opens to the family room with fireplace. Dont hesitate on this one! $415,000. 909398-1810. (M1493)
WECOME HOME!
This lovingly cared for condo unit is immaculate and spacious with high ceilings and completely separate with no adjoining walls. It features 3 bedrooms, an attached 2 car garage, a very nice back patio, plus the convenience of the lawns, play area and a pool. $209,500. 909-3981810. (S8464)
THE RIGHT CHOICE

This charming home is a great value in a wonderful location. Spacious kitchen opens to a nook and family room. The large living room with its cozy fireplace is perfect for those chilly days and is graced by built-in book shelves. Call on this home with a large backyard today. $297,000. 909-398-1810. (P1444)
NORTH CLAREMONT LIVING

Entertaining in this home is a delight with a floor plan that offers plenty of space for you and your guests. Hear the soft laughter of family and friends as they mingle around the warmth of a crackling fire. Large backyard boasts swimming pool and large grassy areas. Don't miss out, call today. $490,000. 909-398-1810. (N2296)
ROMANTIC WANTED
Step back in time to find a home that represents the quality craftsmanship of a bygone era. Enter through the arched doorway to find understated elegance in this classic turn-of-the-century style home. This rare property is immaculate. Hurry to make your appointment as it will not last. $448,500. 909-398-1810. (E1441)
RIVIERA RESIDENCE
Experience your very own Under the Tuscan Sun moments every day as you traverse multiple archways that beckon you to experience spectacular Claremont living. Create sumptuous feasts in the gourmet kitchen that boasts double islands, Viking appliances and separate caterers kitchen. Exceptional features include theater, wine cellar, private courtyard, full guest casita and pool pavilion. $2,995,000. 909-398-1810. (S1027)
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LA VERNE Gorgeous custom executive home adjacent
to Sierra La Verne Golf Course with beautiful mountain views. Three bedrooms, each with adjoining private bathrooms. Home built in 1991 with 2958 sq. ft. Open formal tiled entry with dramatic staircase to second floor. Formal living room with tiled fireplace. Formal dining room with built-in china hutch. Spacious kitchen with corian counters. Breakfast bar, subzero refrigerator, convection oven, custom cabinetry and tiled flooring. Adjoining eatin area. Family room with fireplace and sliding doors to back patio. Spacious master bedroom suite on first floor with fireplace, built-in entertainment center, cedar-lined walk-in closet and custom window coverings. Two additional bedrooms on the second floor plus sitting area. With gorgeous golf course and mountain views. Two separate FAH/CAC systems plus whole house fan. Exterior features Spanish tiled roof, charming enclosed back yard with patio and beautiful spa. $595,000. (LaVerne1619B)
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ONTARIO Beautiful 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom townhouse in well

manicured, new country complex. End unit overlooking the greenbelt and pool area. Enter past front courtyard into a spacious living room with high ceilings and an adjacent dining area. Downstairs has a half bathroom. The kitchen and family room with fireplace opens up to the peaceful rear patio which offers shade, cover and planters. Upstairs contains a master bedroom with vaulted ceilings and views of the pool and greenbelt. The master bathroom has an over sized tub and dual sinks. There are also 2 additional bedrooms and a full bathroom to complete the upstairs. Home has a whole house fan and ceilings fans throughout. Two car garage has direct access to house and backyard along with built-in storage area and laundry hookups. Home contains alarm system. $180,000. (Ont 2939 P)
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CLAREMONT This luxurious 4 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom pool

home located on a quiet street in north Claremont is available for immediate occupancy. Situated on a 12,000 sq. ft. lot this 2 story residence is in impeccable condition. It offers a heated pool and spa, a Koi pond with waterfall, a washer and dryer, a refrigerator, plenty of storage (large storage shed in backyard), newer dual-pane windows, ceiling fans in all bedrooms, plantation shutters and wood flooring in entry, family room and hallway. The south bedroom has a built-in desk. A 3 car garage and generous RV parking allows for secure parking behind gates. $2,895 per month. (Clar 253 F)
LA VERNE Magnificent single level home with upgrades throughout. The foyer opens to a living room featuring a new ceiling fan with remote control and custom wood shutters, moving effortlessly to the kitchen and dining/family room with a cozy fireplace. New stainless steel appliances. Great view of the resort like backyard. This outdoor space is captured from dual paned windows and sliding doors, creating a serene indoor/outdoor ambiance. Master bedroom has direct access the backyard. New carpet, tile and window treatments throughout. All new interior and exterior Dunn Edwards paint. The open floor plan makes it easy for entertaining. Close to shopping and dining. Easy freeway access. $430,000. (La Verne1956 B)
SAN GABRIEL Great opportunity! This quaint property features 2 bedrooms, one bathroom and has had many updates. It also includes a guest unit at the rear of the property. In the last 5 years this property has undergone a new roof, electrical updates, a bathroom remodel and updated flooring. The guest unit has a ton of potential for a buyer who is willing to put some work into it. Must see to appreciate. $360,000. (San1841M)
JUST SOLD!
PENDING
CLAREMONT Charming turn of the century 3 bedroom home in

prime historic Claremont Village location. Custom built by Cira, in 1913 with a 2692 sq. ft. beautiful stone front porch. Large formal living room with hardwood floors and wood-burning mantled brick fireplace. Formal dining room with coved ceiling and built-in china cabinet. Adjoining enclosed front porch with wood ceiling, charming family room with pocket doors for privacy. Kitchen with large walk-in pantry and adjoining large service porch, guest bathroom and basement with wine cellar. Three upstairs bedrooms all with walk-in closets. Additional small office plus enclosed porch with large closet and storage area. Full bathroom with claw foot tub and separate tiled shower. Spacious 114,247 sq. ft. lot with mature trees. Fantastic location, walk to the colleges, elementary school, metro link, Village shops and dining. $675,000. (Clar157 7th)
LA VERNE Cozy condo in quiet Park La Verne community

that needs a little TLC! Lower unit with one bedroom and one bathroom. Close to 210 freeway, shopping, restaurants and an easy commute to local schools. Split level home maximizes the space by boasting a 10 foot ceiling in the living room. The kitchen, bedroom and bathroom are on the upper level to make the space feel very roomy. Hardwood floors in the kitchen could use refinishing and other minor updates needed. Covered carport and extra storage a plus. HOA includes pool/spa, on-site coin-op laundry, water and trash. This won't last long! $79,000. (La V4545R)
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