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COUNCIL MOVES FORWARD WITH WATER ACQUISITION/PAG E 4

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LETTERS/ PAGE 2, 7

CALENDAR/ PAGE 16

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BLOTTER/ PAGE 4

PIXLEY/ PAGE 6

GIVING THANKS/PAGE 20

COURIER photo/Steven FelschundneffThe Pilgrim Pickers portray a brass band welcoming prospective homebuyers to early Claremont during a scene from the Pilgrim Place Festival Show last Friday inClaremont. More photos from the festival are on page 13.

CHS water polo chargesthrough CIF with 17-7win over Redlands/

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At left, Claremont water polo teammates Jonathon Wong, Adam Ward,Dylan Landi and Stanford Lee celebrate the teams victory over Redlandsat the conclusion of their CIF semi-final game on Wednesday.


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The party of noDear Editor:

The US Senate missed passing thepipeline bill by 1 vote this week.

Although the majority (including 14Democrats) voted for the bill 59-41, 60votes were needed to pass (an odd anom-

aly in this age of majority rule).Although one of the Louisiana Sena-tors who is facing re-election favored it,she was not able to convince 40 of herDemocratic colleagues and one independ-ent voter. So who is the party of no now?

The media claims that this is an issuebetween environmentalists and big oil.

But if you do some research, you willfind that Warren Buffett owns majorityinterest in the railroad that currently shipsoil from Canada/Alaska to the US. Hisprofit interests would be severely dam-aged by this pipeline, which would alsocreate a number of jobs during its con-struction. Hayden Lening

Claremont

Next steps with waterDear Editor:

Now that the community has approvedfunding for purchase of our water system

from Golden State Water Company, itstime to take the next step. That step is forthe city council to approve a Resolutionof Necessity stating that acquisition of thesystem is in the best interests of our com-munity. They will hear public commentand vote on this at the meeting starting at

6:30 p.m. at city hall on Tuesday, Novem-ber 25. Please attend the meeting andvoice your support, or send a message tothe council through the city website.

Once this is approved, the city canmove forward with eminent domain pro-ceedings.

Sue SchenkClaremont

READERS COMMENTS ADVENTURESI N H A I K U

Nurses and nannies,

Playground aides and crossing guards:

Overlooked giraffes.

D.J. Kraemer

Haiku submissions should reflect upon lifeor events in Claremont. Please email entries

to [email protected].

Agendas for city meetings are avail-able at www.ci.claremont.ca.us

GOVERNING

OURSELVES

Tuesday, November 25City CouncilCouncil Chamber, 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, November 26City administrative offices close at 3pm. for the Thanksgiving Holiday

Architectural CommissionMeeting cancelled

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Claremont COURIER/Friday, November 21, 20 14CITY NEWS

Hungry bear visits cause trash jam in Padua Hills

Black bear sightingshave become some-what commonplace in

the City of Trees. Foothillcommunities, such as Padua

Hills and Claraboya, are espe-cially apt to have bear visitorsin the fall and summer monthsduring years without a signifi-cant amount of rainfall.

The drought conditions affectingsouthern California for the past severalyears have made it even more difficultfor the animals to find sustenance in theAngeles National Forest. Their naturalfood supply is drying up, which meanstheyve begun looking for othersources, often in our own neighbor-hoods.

Such was the case for a black bear

family in search of food last month whofound themselves in a bit of a jam atPadua Hills Theatre. Two bears cubs,drawn to the waste within a lidless re-cycling bin on the property used byChantrelles catering, climbed insidethe receptacle and were unable to find away out.

I saw the mama bear pacing backand forth and heard the baby bears call-ing for their mama, said PaulFaulstitch, professor of environmentalanalysis at Pitzer College. Mama gaveme some space. I found an extensionladder behind the theater, put it in thebin and within a couple of minutes thefamily was reunited.

Mr. Faulstitch has been working on aproject with the city that utilizeswildlife cameras to track animal behav-ior and movement in the foothills northof Claremont. While on his way tocheck one of the cameras near the the-ater, he stumbled across the bears andtheir predicament, which he later sharedin a Viewpoint in the COURIER.

Padua Hills Theatre and Chantrellesowner Richard Lindholm doesnt agreewith Mr. Faulstitchs assertion that hehas behaved irresponsibly, stating thathe has asked the city repeatedly forbear-proof bins and has been told onnumerous occasions that there is nomoney in the budget.

The city is responsible for the trash-cans, Mr. Lindholm. I dont own thetrash disposal. Its their trashcans andthey need to deal with it at this point.

On November 17, the city deliveredwhat everyone hopes is a solution to theproblema recycling bin with a lock-ing top.

The lid is made of thick metal, notplastic, which we hope the bears cannotbend, Kathleen Trepa, communityservices director wrote in an email tothe COURIER. We ordered thickermaterial than we have used previ-ously. This is material we order to usefor this purpose; it is not a pre-manu-factured, certified bear-resistant lid thatwe install. We are fabricating the lock-ing lid. We will know how effective itis with time and use.

Ms. Trepa noted that materials andstaff costs for the bin the city assembledtotaled $550, about $1,000 less than thecost to purchase a ready-made, bear-re-sistant bin. Ms. Trepa added that thecity will swap-out Chantrelles lockingtrash bin next week to reinforce the clo-sure mechanism as well.

Using their extraordinary sense ofsmell, bears can find natural food re-sources on their own, which is whywildlife officials stress that its vital notto feed them. Its also important to se-cure food and garbage appropriately.Bears will eat anything from garbage topet food and find water in nearbystreams or manmade water fixtures, in-cluding those found in residential yards.

Unfortunately for residents near the

foothills, bear-resistant waste containershave not been provided by the city tohelp deter the problem. However, citystaff is working on finding a possiblesolution.

The city met with the California De-partment of Fish and Wildlife to getbetter recommendations that resulted intwo samples of bear-resistant curbsidecontainers, explained Ms. Trepa.

Bears are after the easiest meal withthe least amount of effort. The trash it-self is the primary attractant, says Re-becca Barboza, wildlife biologist withthe California Department of Fish andWildlife. And its not just the [PaduaHills] theater, its the whole commu-nity. Residents provide food for bearsthrough garbage, koi ponds, pet foods

left outside, bird feeders, fruittreesthe entire foothill communityneeds to work together to prevent it.

The Webb Schools, also located inthe Claremont foothills, has had plentyof interaction with bears over the year

With over 400 teens on campus, schooadministration has the added responsi-bility of ensuring their students safetyand work diligently to make the cam-pus a safe environment for both manand beast.

The whole secret is providing edu-cation throughout our community, andthe bear-resistant trash receptacles,says Janet Peddy, chief financial officeat Webb Schools. We have themthroughout campus and have carved othe expense in our operating budget.Over time, its been a good invest-ment.

The school purchased their recepta-cles from Bearsaver, the leading sup-

plier of bear-resistant enclosures andcontainers located in Ontario. The company offers two varieties of bear-resistant three-yard dumpsters starting at$1570 as well as residential trash cartsstarting at $161 for a 32-gallon con-tainer.

We tried to get something that wasnt too esthetically displeasing, saysMs. Peddy of the three-yard, pitch-stydumpster. The longest one we hadlasted about seven years. They are chalenging to get into, even for humanssometimes, but they work.

Adding to their success, Webb doesall of its own internal trash pick-up, securing it in bear-resistant bins located

behind a bear enclosure until the day

COURIER photos/Steven FelschundneThe city of Claremont has provided the Padua Hills Theatre with a newly-modified recycling container with a heavy locking lid. Earlier in the month, a family of bears had been seen feeding in the old bin, resulting in a couple incidents when cub had to be rescued.

The Webb Schools have installed bear proof trashcans all around their campus tocombat feeding by the wild animals that live in the adjacent hillsides.

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Claremont COURIER/Friday, November 21, 2014CITY NEWS

Thursday, November 13A Super King Market shopper got a

custom pinstripe on her vehicle follow-ing a parking lot dispute with a super

jerk. The victim arrived at the grocerystore around noon when she and an-other driver began arguing over a park-ing space. After shopping, the victimreturned to her vehicle, only to find an8-foot-long key mark on the driversside of her 2007 Honda CRV. Damageto the vehicle is estimated to be $500and there were no witnesses.

* * * *Vandals are sending a clear message

to one Claremont homeownernoChristmas decorations until afterThanksgiving! The Bah-Humbug Ban-dits have repeatedly returned to a homeon the 400 block of Mt. Carmel Driveand vandalized their front-lawn Christ-mas display. The vandals struck for athird time around 1 a.m. and used anunknown object to cut large holes inthree blow-ups before cutting the head

off a metal reindeer, causing $600 indamage. The suspects have been addedto the naughty list.

Saturday, November 15It was a sushi smash-and-grab for

thieves who broke into two Claremonteateries looking for more than spicytuna rolls. According to LieutenantMike Ciszek, unknown suspects caused$250 in damage when they smashed theglass front door at Hayato Sushi & Grillon Foothill Boulevard around 4 a.m.The would-be burglars ransacked thecash register and pried open an officedoor before fleeing the location empty-handed. Less than an hour later, a simi-lar crime occurred just down the streetat Sushi Cruise. An unknown objectwas used to smash a window on thewest side of the business. Once inside,the thieves smashed the cash register onthe ground and ransacked another be-fore fleeing the location undetected.

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An Ontario man was arrested in apopular Claremont park for having un-lawful sex with a minor. The suspect,Thomas Jones, and the 16-year-old fe-male victim were found naked by po-lice at Blaisdell Park around 1:21 a.m.when officers looked inside their vehi-cle and saw the suspect laying facedown on top of the teen. Both parties

were instructed to get dressed, exit thecar and provide identification. Theminor victim initially lied about hertrue name and age and spontaneouslytold police that her encounter with Mr.Jones was consensual. The 25-year-oldman was arrested and charged with un-lawful sex with a minor. Mr. Jones re-mains in custody in Mens Central Jailin Los Angeles with bail set at $50,000.He is scheduled to appear in Pomonacourt on December 8.

* * * *A Claremont officer was eyewitness

to a pee-and-flee at Peppertree Square.Around 10:17 p.m., Chino residentGuillermo Soza was standing approxi-

mately 30 feet from a Claremont PDpatrol unit and facing the officer when

he decided to unzip his jeans and re-lieve himself in a nearby planter. Aftea brief foot pursuit, police determinedMr. Soza was intoxicated and trans-ported the 22-year-old to Claremont jafor detoxification. He was released thfollowing morning on $250 bail.

Sunday, November 16

The Bah-Humbug Bandits struckagain, returning to Mt. Carmel Drivefor a fourth time and causing an addi-tional $180 in damage. Around 2:22a.m., one of the Grinch-like suspectsexited a vehicle and slashed Frosty thSnowman with an unknown object before turning the weapon on Santa, stabbing the jolly old elf and pushing himover onto the lawn. The suspect then tempted to cut a string of holiday lighbefore fleeing the scene in an east-bound direction. If caught and con-victed of the crime, the suspects couldface up to a year in jail or a fine of upto $10,000. At the very least, theyllmost likely receive a stocking full of

coal. Angela [email protected]

POLICE BLOTTER

Lyons, Nasiali, Pedrozaup for re-election

Three city council members will be elected at the

upcoming March 3, 2015 general municipalelection, each to a full four-year term of office.Eligible candidates shall be residents and registeredvoters of the city.

Incumbents Joe Lyons, Opanyi Nasiali and Sam Pe-droza have all pulled papers but have not yet turnedthem in, according to City Clerk Shelley Desautels. Noone other than the three incumbents has pulled papers,she noted.

The nomination period began Monday, November10 and will close on Monday, December 8 at 6 p.m. Inthe event an incumbent does not file nomination papersby the December 8 deadline, the nomination period forany candidate other than the incumbent is extended toWednesday, December 10 at 6 p.m.

Candidate filing guides may be obtained from thecity clerks at city hall, 207 Harvard Ave. The city

clerks office is open Monday through Thursday from7 a.m. to 6 p.m. City hall and the city clerks office willbe closed at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26 andall day November 27 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

For more information, call (909) 399-5461 or (909)399-5463.

the city comes to the campus to pick it up for disposal.The most powerful thing you can do to help en-

sure the bears safety too is secure your trash, saysMs. Peddy. We really try to do our part.

Jennifer Wile, event coordinator with the Padua HillsTheatre, admits that because of the theaters closeproximity to the hillside, bears and other wildlife havebeen frequent visitors to the venue since the 1980s. Sheis adamant that the safety of the guests as well as that

of the animals remains a top priority.Were trying to solve the problem, says Ms.

Wile. The city has been fantastic in working with usto find a solution to secure the trash bins.

Chantrelles is very motivated to fix the problem,said Ms. Barboza. The city of Claremont has beenvery proactive to find solutions to trash managementfor wildlife and we applaud them for that.

Angela [email protected]

BEARS/continued from page 3

T

he Claremont City Council willhold a public hearing on Tues-

day, November 25 at its regu-larly scheduled meeting to consider aResolution of Necessitya resolutiondetermining the necessity of the citysacquisition of the water system andwhether or not it is in the best public in-terest.

During that hearing, the community and GoldenState Water Company will have an opportunity toaddress the city council to provide input. JulieHooper, a spokesperson for the water company,has confirmed a representative for Golden StateWater will be in attendance.

The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. in the councilchamber at Claremont City Hall.

Should the council approve the Resolution ofNecessity, which requires a 4/5 vote, the citywould then file an eminent domain lawsuit withthe court. The court would next review the citys

justifications for taking over the system and deter-mine the purchase price of the system based onvaluations submitted by the city and Golden State.

For the past several months, the city of Clare-mont has been working on the terms of an opera-tional agreement with the city of La Verne and hasbeen analyzing potential rate structures with a util-ity rate consultant. These plans will be brought tothe Claremont City Council at a future publicmeeting.

If Claremont goes through with the eminent do-main, its got to be a smooth, seamless transitionfrom the current owner to the new owner, says

Dan Keesey, director of public works for the cityof La Verne. There will be some preparation upfront, but things will evolve as greater understand-ing of the system unfolds.

At its March 3, 2014 meeting, the La Verne City

Council uanimously approved a memorandum ofunderstanding, which included a study conducted byMr. Keesey analyzing the feasibility of potentially

becoming Claremonts new water system operator.Claremonts water system acquisition team isstill open to the possibility of other local publicwater suppliers who may be interested and able toserve as the operator of the Claremont system.These prospects include the cities of Upland andPomona, the Monte Vista Water District or evenanother private third-party operator.

The agreement with La Verne, however, dictatesthat Claremont officials will not be able to use theapproved feasibility study being conducted by thecity of La Verne to negotiate with another possibleoperator.

On Tuesday, November 18, the ClaremontCOURIER newspaper submitted a public recordsrequest to the city of La Verne for a copy of the fi-nancial feasibility study and any correspondencerelating to the study. La Verne officials have 10days to respond to the request.

According to a press release provided by thecity, Claremont will continue representing its resi-dents at upcoming California Public Utilities Com-mission hearings regarding Golden States currentrate increase application. On November 4, approxi-mately 71 percent of Claremont voters approvedMeasure W. The Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder will certify official results by the end ofthe month.

The California Public Utilities Commission willhold two public hearings in Claremont on Decem-ber 8 at Taylor Hall to accept public testimony onthe proposed rate increase. The hearings will be at2 p.m. and 6 p.m.

More information on the acquisition process andgeneral rate case protest may be found on the cityswebsite at www.ci.claremont.ca.us.

Angela Bailey

and Kathryn Dunn

[email protected]

Council sets public hearing onwater system acquisition


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Claremont COURIER/Friday, November 21, 2014EDUCATION

CHS assembly opens door on suicide prevention

On Monday, Devin Bradley didsomething incredibly brave. Shestood before her peers and re-

counted the toughest experience of herlife.

A little more than a year ago, her father MatthewBradley took his own life. It was a shattering experi-ence, and there are still some really tough days.

Devin shared her story during a Yellow RibbonSuicide Prevention assembly at the high school, andone held earlier at El Roble, in the hopes it would becathartic.

In a talk that blended gravity with humor, shetalked about her dad, a vibrant guy who could oftenbe seen skateboarding shirtless through the ClaremontVillage with a lizard on his shoulder. He wasnt afraidto be a little outlandish, and he invited everyonearound him to join in the fun.

But one rough season, he got depressed. Hecouldnt see the light at the end of the tunnel and hedidnt ask for help. Devin entreated anyone who isfeeling that way to reach out.

You may think no one likes you but, honestly,someone out there loves you and misses you, even ifits the most random person, she told the kids packedinto the Wolfpack Gym.

Devin approached a girl she didnt know who wassitting on the floor in front of the bleachers.

Whats your name? Stella? I love you, she said.Please talk to someone and dont commit suicide.

Each student at the assembly was presented with awallet-sized Ask4Help card. One side urges the card-holder to talk to someonea counselor, clergy, doc-tor, parent or friendif they are feeling suicidal. Theother side shares information on how to help whensomeone has uttered seven life-saving words: I needto use my yellow ribbon.

Funding to print the cards was provided by theClaremont Police Officers Association and the Clare-

mont Police Management Association. Affixed toeach card was a yellow ribbon attached to a safetypin. Throughout the day, students and staff could beseen wearing the ribbon as a symbol of suicide aware-ness.

Kirby Palmer is a licensed clinical social workerwho has a private practice in town and serves as aconsultant to the Claremont Police Department. Hehelps organize Yellow Ribbon presentations forCUSDs secondary students every other year.

Mr. Palmer feels impassioned about spreading theword that being depressed doesnt mean you are stu-

pid or bad and that in virtually every case, things can

and will get better. Help can include counseling andmedication, he said.

Years ago, suicide was kind of the unspoken dis-ease or problem. We want to bring it out of the closetand say that its okay to talk about itits nothingshameful, he said. We want to kind of depatholo-gize it. We want to make it easier for people to ask forhelp and easier for people to give help.

The students in attendence said that they appreci-ated the assembly and expressed admiration for Devinbeing willing to speak.

It was really touching, CHS junior Haley Scott

said. It showed me suicide is a real thing, and it doeaffect high school students, too.

Depression and anxiety is rising among high schoostudents, according to a recent USA Today article.Some 27 percent of students say they feel extremestress during the school year. Add in potential prob-lems at home and shifting body chemistry and its little wonder that some kids feel overwhelmed.

After the assembly, one senior girl, who asked hername be withheld from this story, said she had con-sidered suicide at one point.

It was like a combination of teenage hormonesand people talking bad about me, she said.

But she is friends with Devin and knew her fatherShe says seeing her friend and the entire Bradley family grieve has given her perspective.

With suicide, you think it ends everything, but thpain is just starting for other people, she said.

Devins mom Johanna said she is glad her daughteis getting through the tragedy through a combinationof resilience and a lot of family talk therapy sessions

Im just really proud of her. I think its good totalk about it openly and not have such a taboo, shesaid. Sarah Torrib

[email protected]

Photo courtesy of Claremont Police DepartmenKirby Palmer is a licensed clinical social worker who has a private practice in town and serves as a consulant to the Claremont Police Department. He helps organize Yellow Ribbon presentations for CUSDs seconary students every other year.

CUSDs Bonnie Bell moves on to bigger job as superintendent

Having guided Clare-mont schools throughone of the most trans-

formative periods in curricu-lum in recent history, AssistantSuperintendent of EducationalServices Bonnie Bell is on toan even more challenging role.

After four -and-a-half years with theClaremont Unified School District, shewill be helming the Lowell Joint SchoolDistrict (LJSD) in the Whittier/La HabraHeights area. Becoming a school super-intendent may sound like a dauntingproposition, but Ms. Bell takes loads of

preparation to her new job.She has been in education for more

than 30 years, moving from classroom

teacher to school site administrator to as-sistant superintendent. Most recently be-fore coming to CUSD, she was assistantsuperintendent of educational services atthe Buena Park School District. Her ed-ucational background includes a bache-lors in liberal studies from Cal StateFullerton, a masters degree from theUniversity of La Verne and a doctoratein educational organization from NovaSoutheastern University in Florida.

While leaving CUSD, where she hasforged lifelong friendships, feels bitter-sweet, Ms. Bell is ready for the nextstage in her career.

When they offered me the position, Iexcitedly accepted, she said. I dont

apply for a position that Im not totallyinterested in and that I havent re-

searched and vetted prior to applying.

Working with CUSD SuperintendenJim Elsasserwho has been lauded bystaff for bringing stability and civility tothe districtwas an invaluable part ofher journey, Ms. Bell said.

Dr. Elsasser has been an incrediblefriend and mentor to me, and will con-tinue to be so to me as I transition. Hesbeen extremely supportive to me in myendeavors to be promoted to a superin-tendency.

As for CUSDs superintendent, hesays its a no-brainer that Ms. Bell willexcel as the head administrator forLJSD. Shes been crucial as the districtmoved from the old state standards tothe new Common Core curriculum, ac-

cording to Mr. Elsasser.

Dr. Elsasser has been an

incredible friend and mentor to

me, and will continue to be so

to me as I transition. Hes been

extremely supportive to me in

my endeavors to be promoted

to a superintendency.Bonnie Bell

former assistant superintendentof educational services

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Its time for solid answersDear Editor:

Now that voters have passed MeasureW, the time has come for the city to dropits hope and change rhetoric and pro-vide concrete answers to some very im-portant questions.

Such information may support theprudence of continuing to spend tax-payer dollars pursuing the takeover ofthe water system, and might even beenough to convince Golden State to dropits opposition and begin good faith nego-tiations for the sale, saving both sides aton of money.

First, if the water system is acquired,who will run it and at what cost? Weknow that the city of LaVerne is onepossibility but, if it declines, then whoelse will? Can a long-term operationsagreement be obtained so that Clare-mont cant be hung out to dry on shortnotice? How does the city plan to per-form functions that will not be con-tracted out, such as customer service,billing, collections or operations over-sight (e.g., making sure Claremont cus-tomers get just as good service as thecontracted operators other customers)?

Next, how does the city plan to provenecessity for the takeover? Water serv-ice has been good. Water rates, admit-tedly, will initially be higher after atakeover. A simple desire to acquire isnot enough to win an eminent domainlawsuit. The city must prove a publicneed for the change in ownership, andwe need a plan that has a reasonable

chance of success.What is the current condition of the

water infrastructure? How will the cityfund both planned and emergency re-pairs and replacement? Does the $55million valuation include water rights? Ifnot, can eminent domain be used to ac-quire the water rights in addition to thephysical infrastructure, and at what cost?

Finally, what are the going-forwardcosts and risks of pursuing the takeover?To ensure repayment, the revenue bondscannot be issued until the system hasbeen acquired.

Will other priorities (e.g., new policestation, unfunded city pensions) leavesufficient money for a lengthy court bat-tle, if needed? If the city is not success-ful in acquiring the system, will it haveto pay Golden States legal costs in de-fending its property rights?

Had Measure W gone down to defeat,such questions would have becomemoot. However, its passage should notbe viewed as a directive for acquiringthe water system at any cost.

Water is but one of the many issuesthat the city faces, and it must act re-sponsibly, doing what is best for its citi-zens at each decision point along theway.

Dan DellOsaClaremont

Water worksDear Editor:

Congratulations to Claremont voterswho took the first urgent step on thejourney toward ownership of our watersystem. Seventy-one percent told thecity council we support using a $135

million line of credit for purchasing it.What are the next steps?1. The city has once again extended

an offer to GSW to negotiate a purchaseprice, and the company did not accept it.

2. The next step is a public hearing onadopting a Resolution of Necessity de-claring that public ownership of our wa-ter system is a necessary.public benefit.The issue is on the agenda of the Tues-day, November 25 city council meetingat 6:30 p.m. Interested citizens are in-vited to attend. If adopted, the resolutionwill be filed in the Superior Court of LosAngeles County for approval. The rightof a city to own its public utilities is notusually a contentious issue in court.

3. If the court approves the Resolutionof Necessity, Claremont can file eminentdomain proceedings. Eminent domain isthe legal right of a public agency (thecity) to acquire land or facilities neces-sary for public well-being. In filing foreminent domain, a city has the right[Civil Code Sec. 1255.410] to ask the

court for possession of the property bydepositing the amount of a court-ap-proved appraisal as just compensationinto the county treasury even beforejudgment has been entered. If the courtgrants early possession, the owner willhave approximately 90 to 120 days tovacate the property.

4. A final price will still be set by thecourt. Either side may request a jurytrial. It is assumed this case will be

heard before a jury. The court will con-sider documents and testimony to determine fair market value of the systemEach side must present an appraisal bystate certified appraiser. The value isusually a compromise between two contending appraisals. Claremonts ap-praisal is for $55 million; GSW has notyet provided an appraisal. [In Felton,Cal-American Water settled out ofcourt just as the trial went to the jury.One cannot count on such an easy settlement.]

How long will the eminent domainprocess take? It depends on court schedules, on what suits are filed and on whadelays encountered. We residents will

have to be patient but persistent with oulong-term goal firmly in mind: acquirinlocal control of our own water service.

We are on our way, friends! Havecourage! We will yet own our own watworks!

Marilee Scaff, PhClaremo


READERS COMMENTS

Martha Palmer Fuller, a longtimeClaremont resident, died on October 16,2014. She was 94.

A full account of her life will appein a future edition of the COURIER.

Martha Palmer Fuller


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Early music group topresent Elizabethanmusic at Little Bridges

The Renaissance band Piffaro willpresent Fortune My Foe: Ballads,Songs and Dances from ElizabethanEngland on Saturday, November 22 at8 p.m. at Bridges Hall of Music.

Piffaro sits atop the early musicscene as one of the worlds top interna-tional ensembles, extols The Detroit

News. With guest mezzo-sopranoMaren Montelbano and under the artis-tic direction of Joan Kimball and BobWiemken, the ensemble offers a de-lightful program of music from theRenaissance period by William Byrd,Thomas Weelkes, John Dowland andothers for voice, shawm, recorder, dul-

cian, sackbut, bagpipe, lute, guitar andpercussion.

Free admission with open seating, notickets. Doors open approximately 30minutes prior to performance. BridgesHall of Music is located at 150 E.Fourth St. in Claremont. For informa-

tion, call (909) 607-2671.

Friends of the Clare-mont Librarys anti-quarian book sale

Find books published by specialtyprinters, some rare and very valuable,as well as childrens books, old and

newer with beautiful illustrations at theFriends of the Claremont Librarys an-itquarian book sale on Saturday, De-cember 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at theClaremont Library Meeting Room, 108Harvard Ave.

There are collections of early andlater classics in the fields of history, so-ciology, biology, botany, psychologyand religion. Specialties in Civil War,Indian history and arts, classics of

Greece, Rome, Egypt and the Far East.Books about California history, birding,wildflowers and natural habitat willalso be available.

The real specialty is beautiful booksof art and artists, ceramics, painting andsculpture, photography and museumshows. You can also find prized cook-books and highlights of gardens of theworld, architecture, interior design,fashion, Hollywood icons, sports,games and toysall that intrigues ouraesthetic senses.

The Gypsy Sisters andtheir brothers arrive for

the holiday seasonIts that happy time again for a super

art and craft experience right here in thecenter of Claremont.

Thirty local craftspeople come to-gether for three days to share theirwork: quilts, hats, jewelry, pottery,wood carving, metal work, paper craft,painting, prints, fiber arts, photography,gourds, small items and more.

Everything is handmade and the

artists will be present to explain theirideas and chat about their work.

Gypsy Sisters opens on Friday, De-cember 5 from 4 to 9 p.m. with musicto accompany the art, then continuesSaturday, December 6 from 10 a.m. to7 p.m. and Sunday, December 7 from10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

All takes place in the basement of thClaremont UCC Church at 233 W. Harison Ave., between Harvard and Yale

Claremont Kiwanisinstalls new officers

The Kiwanis Club of Claremont rcently installed new officers and directo

Leading the club this year as presi-dent will be Dennis Bauman. Servingas officers will be Jim Wylie, secretaryMike Rodriguez, treasurer; Eric Gartopresident-elect; Patricia Henny, firstvice president; and Ed Leavell, imme-diate past president.

Elected as directors are Carl GaiserSue Keith, Judith Jones, Julie Martin,Barbara Rugeley and John Tarrant.

The Club Member of the Year Awar

was presented to Barbara Rugeley.The primary focus of the club is to

serve the children of the community, bworking with the Claremont UnifiedSchool District to continue projectssuch as the READ-ME program, highschool scholarships, Best Bet in part-nership with the Claremont Chamber oCommerce, Shoes that Fit, SpecialOlympics, Claremont EducationalFoundation and much more.

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What does the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument mean for Claremont?by Ted Trzyna

On October 19, President BarackObama designated 346,177 acresof Angeles National Forest as the

San Gabriel Mountains National Monu-

ment. At its southern end, the new monu-ment shares a boundary with theClaremont Hills Wilderness Park; its east-ern edge generally parallels Mt. BaldyRoad.

It will be managed by the US Forest Service, whichhas been responsible for the national forest since itwas created in 1892 to protect the mountains water-sheds for water supply and flood control. Because ofits protected status and ruggedness, most of the na-tional forest has a relatively high degree of ecologicalintegrity for an area next to a metropolitan area.

Representative Judy Chu, other members of con-gress, and many local leaders in the San Gabriel Val-ley had supported a larger national recreation area tobe managed jointly by the Forest Service along with

the National Park Service, which has more flexibilityin using funds, and much more expertise in workingin urban areas and providing services to visitors.However, this required action by congress, where ithad no chance of being approved in the current politi-cal climate. The president acted under his authority to

create national monuments under the 1906 AntiquitiesAct; these can protect lands as well as historic andnatural features.

At this point, it isnt clear how much difference itwill make by having a national monument superim-posed on a national forest. That will depend on aplanning and consultation process that will happenover the next three years.

Although foundations have pledged several milliondollars for recreational and habitat improvement proj-ects, a continuing flow of federal funds will beneeded for improved law enforcement, resource pro-tection, cleaning up litter and graffiti, trail mainte-nance, education and interpretation.

We in Claremont have a distinct interest in whathappens in this new protected area, especially the partof it north of our city boundary. Improvements totrails at lower elevations would give us more places tohikeand could divert hikers away from the wilder-ness park. More visitors to the city could bring busi-ness to local storesbut also add to traffic. More staffand better facilities for education would benefit ourschools and colleges.

Our city council, civic organizations and colleges

should participate in the planning process, while weshould continue to press over the longer term for alarger, congressionally designated national recreationarea.

One little-known but intriguing part of the new national monument is the 17,000-acre San Dimas Ex-

perimental Forest, just to the north and east ofClaremont. Closed to the public except by priorarrangement for research and educational purposes, is a field laboratory for studies on chaparral and re-lated ecosystems, including on watershed processes,fire, erosion, air pollution, and wildlife. Since it wasestablished in 1933, most of it has been kept in near-pristine condition.

Last year, a small group of Claremonters associatewith local colleges and civic groups were given a touof the experimental forest. We were impressed by itsmainly unrealized potential for learning in a settingthat is nearby but seems a world apart.

The San Gabriel Mountains offer much more thanstriking backdrop to our city. The decisions to bemade over the next three years will have conse-quences for many decades to come.

Ted Trzyna, president of InterEnvironment Institute, an affi

ate of Claremont Graduate University, co-chairs the Land-

scapes and Natural Resources Committee of Claremont

Heritage. He is the author of Urban Protected Areas (2014

at www.iucn-urban.org. These are his personal views.

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Kiwanis sets up annualSees Candy shop

The Kiwanis Club of Claremont willbe opening its annual Sees candy retailstore once again. The store profits willbenefit the club projects such as ReadMe, Shoes That Fit and school scholar-ship programs.

The store is located next to BaskinRobbins on Foothill Boulevard near

Towne Avenue. Beginning Saturday,November 22, the store will be opendaily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

The Kiwanis candy shop offers thesame varieties of Sees candies as otherSees outlets, with the convenience ofdrive up shopping and personalizedservice.

Author, journalistJames Carroll to dis-cuss latest novel

James Carroll, prominent BostonGlobe columnist and author of Con-stantines Sword, will present a lectureon From Bonhoeffer to Pope Francis:

An Urgent Re-Imagining of Christ thisSunday, November 23 at Christ Presby-terian Church at 7 p.m.

A practicing Roman Catholic, Mr.Carrolls latest book, Christ Actually:the Son of God for a Secular Age, at-tempts to answer the question: Whatcan Jesus mean for a secular people andfor a church needing reform? He dis-cerns some hopeful answers in Jesus

profound ordinariness, his simple lifeand the call to imitate him.

Tickets are $15, and will be sold atthe door. For more information, visitagendaforapropheticfaith.org or callJohn Forney at (909) 917-6081.

Democratic Club talkdelves into West Africa

The Democratic Club of Claremontwill hold its November members meet-ing on Monday, November 24 withspeaker Harmony ORourke, assistantprofessor of history at Pitzer College.The title of her talk will be State, Soci-ety and Health in West Africa: A Histor-

ical Perspective.Ms. ORourke received her PhD inAfrican history from Harvard Univer-

sity. Her research focuses on Islam,gender, diaspora and colonialism inCameroon. The meeting will begin at 7p.m. at Porter Hall at Pilgrim Place.There will be a short business meetingfollowing Ms. ORourkes talk and thediscussion. Everyone is welcome.

Sunrise Rotary to hostannual Turkey Trot

Organizers of Claremont Sunrise Ro-tarys 7th annual Turkey Trota 5KRun/Walk and 1K Fun Run set forThanksgiving morninginvite seriousrunners and families alike to take partin the morning run, which drew nearly2,000 people last year.

The runs begin on Thursday, Novem-ber 27 at the Claremont Depot at FirstStreet and Harvard Avenue. The 5Kwill take runners through the ClaremontColleges and the streets of the Villagefor a downhill finish. More seasonedrunners will be stationed at the front ofthe start line, while walkers and joggerswill be positioned at the back.

All kids up to age 10 who participatewill receive a medal. For 5K runners, tro-phy awards will be given to the bestoverall times in male and female cate-

gories, with place medals divided bygender and age groups from 10 years anunder to over 80.

The cost to pre-register is $35 foradults and $20 for children 12 andunder. Online pre-registration closesMonday, November 24 at noon. A T-shirt is included with pre-registrationbut cannot be guaranteed to those wholate register. To register online, visitwww.claremontsunriserotary.org.

You can also stop by the ClaremontDepot on Wednesday, November 26from 4 to 7:30 p.m. for early check-inand live registration featuring the pre-register price.

Check-in and late registration for th1K Fun Run will be held from 6:30a.m. to 7:15 a.m. on Thursday, November 27. Check-in and late registrationfor the 5K Run/Walk will be held from6:30 to 7:45 a.m. Race-day registratiois $40 for adults and $25 for childrenages 12 and younger.

The 1K Fun Run starts at 7:30 a.m.and the 5K Run/Walk starts at 8 a.m.Awards will be announced after 9 a.m

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email [email protected] or call (909772-3723 for more information.

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Fiesta came to an end for Casa de Salsa restaurant

Owners Roberto and Judy Floreshave closed the doors on theirbeloved family-style Mexican

restaurant, saying adios after nearly 13years in business.

We didnt go out of business because we had nobusiness, Ms. Flores told the COURIER. We closedbecause the property owner didnt renew our lease.

According to Ms. Flores, the restaurant lease wasset to expire on December 31, 2014. The terms of theagreement dictated that the couple was to give threemonths notice if they chose to extend their lease be-yond the scheduled end date. However, with Mr. Flo-res recovering from surgery in early October, therestaurateurs missed the deadline and received noticefrom the property management that indeed, their leasewould expire at the end of the year.

We tried to accommodate them the best wecould, said property manager Ying Lee. We did notterminate their lease. They failed to exercise the op-tion. If it was not for our accommodation, they wouldhave been out of business a long time ago.

Soon after receiving notice, the Floreses met withproperty owner Harry Wu of Claremont Star LP, whobought The Old School House and Griswolds com-plex in 2005, and asked what they could do to remainon the premises. Mr. Wu told the couple there wasnothing more that could be done, and Casa de Salsaclosed its doors for the last time on Sunday, Novem-ber 9.

Everything happened so fast, we were shocked,Ms. Flores said. At first we were angry, then we said,This is happening for reason. If they really wantedus there, this wouldnt be a problem.

The restaurant, with its patio and hacienda-styleseating, had been a fixture at The Old School Housesince 2002. Casa de Salsa remained open during thecomplexs extensive renovation in 2007, although thedramatic drop in sales during construction left the

business with tax issues that the owners say they wererectifying. As part of the payment agreement with theIRS, the couple was required to provide a copy oftheir lease. Since they no longer had a lease, they leftthe restaurant and its contents as is and locked thedoors behind them.

We had been making our tax payments. But ourattorney said leaving everything there was the bestthing to do, said Ms. Flores. It should take care ofeverything we owe, but its up to the IRS.

With the 7,000-square-foot space once occupied byCasa de Salsa now vacant, the owner and propertymanager are eager to find a tenant. Mr. Lee confirmsthat both the owner and the city would like to see an-other restaurant in the space, although he denies nego-tiations are already underway.

We have people contact us from time to time, butnot seriously where we would do a negotiation effortwith the individual or entity yet, he said.

One potential candidate could be Sartaj Singh,

owner of several local establishments including theMagic Lamp Inn in Upland and Sixty6 Sports Loungein Rancho Cucamonga. Mr. Singh, president of SsbPartners, Inc., expressed interest in the property andshared his vision for a future restaurant with theCOURIER.

If we were to move forward, we would do an up-scale steakhouse. Something modern, says Mr.Singh. We are working on it but nothing has beendone yet.

Ms. Flores isnt surprised that investors may bewaiting in the wings for the space, although she is dis-appointed.

I have been looking at these investors coming intour restaurant for about a year, she says. It wouldhave been okay if somebody else had come into Caswith some hopes and dreams. But someone thatcomes in with money that we dont have, it justmakes me sad.

Although Casa de Salsa is no more, the Flores family wants to thank their customers for their loyalty ansupport. The many friendships and life lessons gaineover the years will continue to resonate with them.

Boyd Clarke, who would come to our restaurantevery single day at the same time for years alwayssaid to us, Somebody helped me, so I help others.We were able to do that for 12 years. Thats what we

take from Casa de Salsa.Mr. and Ms. Flores are looking towards the futureincluding taking a much-needed holiday and explor-ing the possibility of another eatery in Claremont.

We have a couple of investors who are interestedin opening another restaurant, says Ms. Flores.Weve done it once, we can do it again. Were stillyoung, we still have energy and we still have dreamsWe are the fiesta. We are Casa de Salsa!

Angela [email protected]

COURIER photo/Jonathan GibRoberto and Judy Flores pose with their daughters Cristina and Natali in their family-owned and operated restarant Casa de Salsa in Claremont. The restaurant, which was located in the heart of the Old School House, rcently closed.

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Claremont resident Jack Elen-baas takes a load off while wait-ing for his wife to finish shop-ping during the Pilgrim PlaceFestival. There is a reason thatMr. Elenbaas felt so comfortable

on the old lounge chair. Its the

same chair that sat in his livingroom for years. He is uncertainhow it made its way to PilgrimPlacehis wife gave it away afew years agobut he did saythat he watched a lot of Jeop-ardy sitting on the chair.

Claremont resident Mark Acuna is dressed as a Tongva tribesman for his role in thePilgrim Place Festival Show last Friday in Claremont.

ABOVE: Janet Evans and Bob Wallace portray Claremont pioneers Fan-nie and Ned Norton during the Pilgrim Place Festival Show. The play, ti-tled The Golden State, told the story of California and the history of

Claremont, including the founding of Pilgrim Place.AT LEFT: Dressed in his pilgrim costume, David Held works at the coffe

break booth. The festival is the main fundraiser the Pilgrims hold everyyear to support residents in financial need.

Quite the

pilgrimageCOURIER photos

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SPORTSClaremont COURIER/Friday, November 21, 2014 1

Wolfpack water polo overpowers Redlands 17-7

It would be tempting to say that theWolfpack scored first and neverlooked back in their 17-7 water polo

victory over Redlands during the CIF

semifinal matchup on Wednesday, but thatwould overlook all of the hard work theboys put in to win.

The Pack did come out strong with JohnathonWong and Bruno Snow scoring the first two goals,but the Terriers shook off their early jitters and an-swered with a goal from Austin Kent. Claremontscored the next two goals coming first from Ian Waas-dorp and then Mat Turk, but Kent also scored, endingthe first quarter at 4-2.

The most competitive play of the match, played atDiamond Bar High School, came in the second quar-ter with Redlands Jared Gornay scoring three times,answered by goals from Snow, Wong and DylanLandi. Claremonts two-point advantage, carried overfrom the first quarter, kept them on top, exiting thepool up 7-5 at halftime.

Redlands looked like they were on the brink of acomeback, opening the second half with Kent scoringin the first 40 seconds of play to bring the gamewithin one point at 7-6, but from then on it was allClaremont. The Pack scored five unanswered goals inthe remaining six minutes of the third quarter, leavingtheir opponent completely demoralized and all butsealing the victory at 12-6.

All that Claremont had to do was to hold their lead,which they did by shutting down Redlands offense,only allowing a single goal from the Terriers in the finalquarter. Meanwhile the Pack padded their lead with fivemore goals, two from Waasdorp and one each fromAdam Ward, Snow and Turk.

Once again,Claremonts defense was the key totheir success with six saves, one steal and two assistscoming from standout goalkeeper Steven Cagel.

Claremont stole the ball 11 times and was able toforce Redlands to turn over the ball repeatedly.

Our defense is what we take pride in, said CoachKristin Rodriguez. But she also said her pregame in-structions to offensive players were, When youshoot, mean it.

Redlands key defensive tactic seemed to be shut-ting down Claremonts top scorer Snow, who onlyhad three goals Wednesday, far short of his usual tally.Unfortunately for the Terriers, Wong was more thanhappy to pick up the slack by scoring five times, and

freshman Waasdorp hit the net three times. Also keyto their success was Thomas Randles, who added sixassists to his two goals.

Up next for Claremont is the CIF final to be held at11:30 a.m. Saturday at the Woollett Aquatics Centerin Irvine.

Cross country continues strongplay in CIF

Claremont High School cross country had anothergreat meet in the CIF prelims last Saturday, qualifyingboth boys and girls teams for the CIF finals to be heldat Mt. SAC this Saturday.

The boys varsity team came in second place out of16 teams, losing out to Canyon Anaheim High by onepoint. Adam Johnson had an outstanding day, advanc-ing from seventh to second place in the last 400 me-ters for a time of 15:22. Coming in right behind wasteammate Mike Lowrie, who placed fourth at 15:24,only two seconds slower. Rounding out the top three

was Jonah Ross with a solid effort, placing tenth wita time of 15:54.

The girls also placed second out of 16 teams, onlylosing to Saugus High. Annie Boos came back fromher 18:24 time during the league finals to set a per-sonal record of 18:06, which was good enough forfifth place and the top spot for the Pack. Boos runwas also a tie for the fastest ever on the Mt. SACcourse, tying Megan Renkens run from last year.Next came Tess Rounds, who may not have had her

best day on the course but still had a good run at18:30. Right behind was Jax Heckers who, at 18:35,set a personal record with a strong effort in the seconhalf.

The teams results were good enough that CoachRob Lander feels both teams have a good chance ofqualifying for the State championships.

Steven [email protected]

CHS football season ends in high-scoring CIF affair

In a dramatic ending to anexciting season, the Clare-mont High School football

team won the three-way cointoss against Bonita and Ayala,allowing the Wolfpack to com-pete in CIFthe first time innearly four years that CHS foot-ball would compete in playoffs.

A credit to our student athletes andcoaching staff to be able to bounce backfrom last years disappointing season,Principal Brett OConnor said.

So it was on to San Marino HighSchool on November 14 to face the Titansin the first round of the playoffs.

It was easy to see why the Titans qual-

ified for CIF. In their first play, the Titans

ran the ball to gain fifteen yards and thensecond play, threw a pass play for a touch-down. Claremont spent a majority of thefirst quarter driving the ball, but unfortu-nately was unable to score. Back on of-fense, the Titans completed a 55-yardtouchdown pass giving them a 14-0 lead.Claremont quickly responded with a 35-yard running touchdown by junior run-ning back Cameron Gray to end the firstquarter with a score of 14-7.

The Titans started the second quarterwith a fumble, but Claremont couldntcapitalize. When the Titans regained pos-session, they were able to score on an im-pressive 65-yard touchdown pass.Claremont continued to rush the ball con-

sistently, with fullback Markelle Davisscoring before the half ended. CHS was

still in the game, but trailed 21-14.

The coaches told us that we were stillin this game. We were all ready to getback out there with more intensity thanthe first half, senior quarterback RyanOConnor said.

Claremont started the second half onoffense, but could not manage a firstdown. The Titans took advantage of theirpossession and scored on a 10-yard pass-ing play to give them a 14 point lead.

CHS did not waste any time gettingback into the game with a thrilling 70-yard rushing touchdown by sophomorerunning back Duy Tran-Sampson. Clare-monts defense did a great job of holdingback the Titans offense for a good eightminutes, but the Titans eventually com-

pleted a 35-yard passing touchdown toend the third quarter.

With 12 minutes left in the gam

Claremont started the quarter even modetermined. Continuing to rush the baClaremont scored a 10-yard touchdowby Tran-Sampson. Back on offense anwith a 14 point lead, the Titans moved thball down field with quick, short passethat ended in a five-yard touchdown pas

Claremont was able to score one motime, but ultimately couldnt stop thstrong Titans pass game in the 49-28 los

Its sad to know that I will never bable to attend another high school gamas a student, but Im happy because thfootball games were exciting this yearsenior Claremont Tyler Roebuck said.

Although the Wolfpack could not go oto win in CIF play, many players and sup

porters were ecstatic about the teamoverall play this year. Andrew I

COURIER photo/Steven FelschundneClaremont sophomore Bruno Snow zeros in on Redlands goalkeeper senior Cal Mende during the first half thier CIF semi-final game on Wednesday in Diamond Bar. Although Snow would come up short on this play, hdid have three goals aiding in Claremonts 17-7 victory.


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Bonnie has done an outstanding job ofworking collaboratively with our teachers andadministrators and supporting teaching andlearning, he said. Shes provided an enor-mous amount of professional development forour staff. She also took the lead role in devel-oping the Local Control Accountability Planand involving stakeholders throughout thecommunity.

Mr. Elsasser senses it is no coincidence thatCUSD has made huge strides to close educa-tional gaps during Ms. Bells tenure.

One thing that jumps out at me most is thattheres an organization called the EducationTrust West that releases a report card everyyear, ranking Californias largest unified schooldistricts on academic and college readiness,he said.

The nonprofits California District ReportCards assess the schools based on how wellthey are serving Latino, African-American and low-in-come students.

When Bonnie came to the district in 2010, the re-port card for the prior year was released and we were48th out of 149we just squeezed in the top third,Mr. Elsasser said. Fast-forward to 2013 and we tied

for third place among the 149 districts that receivedgrades and rankings. Obviously thats a credit to ourteachers, to our administrators and to our families andeveryone working together. But Dr. Bell brought lead-ership in the area of academics that helped us all worktogether to make that incredible growth possible.

Lisa Shoemaker, assistant superintendent of businessservices, has worked closely with Ms. Bell in develop-ing a plan for how best to use federal funds as the dis-trict moves towards full Common Core implementa-tion.

She was so knowledgeable and informed and col-laborative, Ms. Shoemaker said. The collaborativepiece is really important in terms of the LCAP, becauseits intended to be representative of the goals of the dis-trict as a reflection of the educational community inClaremont. Having very little guidance from the state

sheoh, my goshdid such an amazing job on that!School Board President Steven Llanusa said he washappy to provide a glowing recommendation of Ms.Bell to the Lowell Joint School District.

Bonnie Bell was so instrumental in guiding this dis-trict through the process of changing from the Califor-nia State Standards to the Common Core, he empha-sized. Bonnie created staff development events andprofessional development days that were beneficial toteachers by giving them the tools to review and de-velop Common Core standards-based lessons.

I am sorry to see her go, but she is leavingus well-prepared, he said.

Assistant Superintendent of Human Re-sources Kevin Ward said the district is makingevery effort to find a standout replacement.

What were doing right now is the bigsearch, going out, using national publication.Were really looking for that next leader, hesaid. I think the primary function of the nextleader of this department is going to be facilitating the Common Core implementation, couple

with instructional technology like iPad roll-outThere are some big shoes to fill.

On Thursday, Ms. Bell was feted by her peerand attended her last school board meeting. Friday is her final day with the district.

Ms. Bell will be moving to a larger district,and one that doesnt have its own high school,so there are some differences between CUSDand Lowell Joint Union. There are also, how-ever, some significant parallels.

The ethnic distribution is fairly similar andit is a high-achieving school district, similar to CUSDshe said.

Ms. Bell will say goodbye to people she has grownto love, but says she feels some comfort knowing thatas she leaves, the district is well-prepared to immerseitself further into the Common Core and the digital rev

olution.As for her colleagues, their message to Ms. Bell is

universal: Good luck to a great leader.I think shell be a very successful superintendent,

Mr. Elsasser said. She is very talented, she knows in-struction, she works well with people and she valuescommunity support and input. Shes a very collabora-tive person and shell do very well.

Sarah [email protected]

COURIER photo/Steven FelschundneffBonnie Bell will work her last day today as CUSDs assistant superin-tendent of educational services. Ms. Bell has accepted the postition ofsuperintendent of schools with the Lowell Joint School District.

BONNIE BELL/from page 5


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CALENDARClaremont after hoursCOURIER bloggers attend theMasonic Charity Ball.

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Friday, November 21 through Saturday, November 29

EXHIBITION Laobaixing: TheCommon PeopleWorkers, Farmers& Ethnic Minorities in China. Con-cluding the Pettersons yearlong explo-ration of Chinese culture and history,this exhibit features artifacts made andworn by Chinas 99 percent.Through textiles, costume, prints,wood carving and other forms of folkart, the life and works of the majorityHan people and select minority groupsare explored. 2 to 4 p.m. PilgrimPlaces Petterson Museum of Intercul-tural Art, 730 Plymouth Road, Clare-mont. (909) 399-5544.

CALIFORNIA NATIVE FOODPLANTS Workshop discussing edibleCalifornia native food plants andrecipes. Tastings of the recipes dis-cussed in class, including options foryour Thanksgiving feast. 10 a.m. tonoon. Limited to 20 participants. $25for RSABG members or $32 for thegeneral public. For ages 16 and older.

Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden,1500 N. College Ave., Claremont.(909) 625-8767.ART & JEWELRY SALE An exhibitof Wendy Smiths Lotus Series ofdrawings and jewelry by Hippie Chicdesigner Andrea Edwards. All ages are

welcome. This event is free to the pub-lic. 5 to 7:30 p.m. Integrative Body-work, 114 N. Indian Hill Blvd.,Claremont. (909) 239-8313.INTERNATIONAL AUTUMNGALA Cultural performance by Clare-mont Colleges students from aroundthe world. Free admission but ticket re-quired for entry. International snacksand drinks sold for $1 at intermission.Hosted by International Place of the

Claremont Colleges. Tickets can be ob-tained at International Place of TheClaremont Colleges, located at 390 E.

Ninth St., Claremont, or at the door. 7to 9 p.m. The event takes place atBridges Auditorium, 450 N. CollegeWay, Claremont. Call (909) 607-4571 oremail [email protected] with questions.

ALTERNATIVE GIFT MARKEThe alternative to mall madness and thconsumer culture is OLAs 29th Alternative Gift Christmas Market at OuLady of the Assumption Church, 43Berkeley Ave. 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mee

people with firsthand knowledge olocal and international humanitaria

programs, and hear their amazing stories. Review the shopping list anchoose gifts to give to the poor at homand around the world. Receive beautful Christmas cards to present tfriends and relatives. Oldest and largemarket of its kind in the area, in the truspirit of Christmas. For informationcall the parish office at (909) 626-3596POETRY READING Fourth Sundays Poetry at the Claremont Librarinvites you to their annual open mievent. Bring one to three poems tshare. First come, first signed up tread. All ages, all abilities, all poetare welcome. As always, this event ifree and open to the public. Lighsnacks will be provided. 2 to 4 p.mClaremont Library, 208 N. HarvarAve., Claremont. (909) 621-4902.

ISRAELI FOLK DANCE Enjobeautiful music and great dances in friendly environment. Beginners classtarts at 7 p.m. followed by opedances. $6. Masonic Lodge, 272 WEighth St., Claremont. (909) 921-7115

YOUR WEEK IN 9 DAYS

Performing artsHoliday shows are coming to town.Check out our performing arts listin

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NovemberSunday 23

NovemberMonday 24

COURIER photo/Peter Weinberger

Unless you are an Eskimo, Claremont is really the place to be this winter as much ofthe country digs out of serious winter storms bringing snow, cold and wind. Ourweather has been near perfect with partly cloudy skies and high temperatures around70 and lows near 50. The only downside is no rain is in the forecast. This photo wastaken with a long telephoto lens from the top of Claraboya, showing the PuddingstoneReservior at sunset.


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ALCOHOLISM: A FAMILY DIS-

EASEpresented by Dr. John Reid. TheUniversity Club. $13 for buffet lunchor $6 for dessert and coffee. 11:30 a.m.Hughes Community Center, 1700 Dan-

bury Rd., Claremont. (909) 594-3111.YAKI LOPEZ Consul for Political Af-fairs, Consulate General of Israel, LosAngeles presents Israeli Foreign Policyin a Changing Region. Noon to 1 p.m.Marian Miner Cook Athenaeum, 385 E.Eighth St., Claremont. (626) 621-8244.CLAREMONT SENIOR COM-

PUTER CLUB 7 to 9 p.m. HughesCommunity Center, 1700 DanburyRd., Claremont.

YOGA IN THE GARDEN Release

stress, unwind your busy mind andenjoy the beauty and tranquility of thegarden. Classes are held indoors andoutdoors depending on weather condi-tions; wear comfortable attire andshoes with flat soles, bring a yoga matand bottle of water. No experience nec-essary, all are welcome to attend. 9:30to 10:30 a.m. Rancho Santa AnaBotanic Garden, 1500 N. College Ave.,Claremont. (909) 625-8767, ext. 224.

CLAREMONT TURKEY TROT

This 5K Run has gained the reputationfor being a very scenic and ideal routethrough the Claremont Colleges and

Claremont Village with a slight downhillgrade on the last leg. Our participationnumbers have grown rapidly since 2008to over 2000 in 2013. Ours is a family-friendly event that is also enjoyed by se-rious competitors as well. 1K Fun Run at7:30 a.m. 5K Run/Walk at 8 a.m. Adults:$35; Kids 12 & under-$20; Teams of 10or more: $5 discount/person. Race day:$5 additional. 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Clare-mont Village at First Street and Harvard

Avenue. Call (909) 229-5612.THANKSGIVING DINNER Turkeyand all the trimmings will be served foranyone who is alone or without familyto help celebrate Thanksgiving. Sincethis is a family meal, there will be nocost to guests. All that is asked is thatguests provide their names so that suffi-

cient food may be prepared. The dinner

will be hosted in one sitting at noon ithe auditorium by a dedicated cadre ovolunteersyou could be one of themCooks are invited to prepare turkey oside dishes. Bill and Judith Mussatto aravailable at (909) 626-3777 to taknames. Noon to 4 p.m. Our Lady of thAssumption Church, 435 Berkeley AveClaremont. (909) 626-3596.

GREEN FRIDAY SALE A special saat Grow Native Nursery to help you ggreen with your holiday shopping. Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden, 1500 NCollege Ave., Claremont. (909) 625-876

ART WORKSHOP Join the ClaremonMuseum of Arts ARTstART teen instructors for a workshop that celebratethe book as artistic medium. ClaremonLibrary, 208 N. Harvard Ave., Clare

mont. (909) 621-4902.

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NovemberTuesday 25

NovemberWednesday 26

NovemberThursday 27

NovemberFriday 28

NovemberSaturday 29

COURIER photo/Peter WeinbergerCars speeding on the 210 freeway heading west are seen from the San Antonio Damon a clear afternoon Wednesday. In the background are the Claremont Colleges sur-rounded by green showing why many call Claremont the City of Trees.


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FLAPPERS COMEDY: 540 W. First St., Claremont Packing House. 18 and over. Show times: Frday at 8 and 10 p.m., Saturday at 7 and 9:30 p.mand Sunday at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased on

line or at the door.Friday, November 21:Rene Garciaas seen onLaComic Standing. 7 and 9:30 p.m.Saturday, November 22: Rene Garcia as seen oLast Comic Standing. 7 and 9:30 p.m.Sunday, November 23: Two Milk Minimum 4:30 p.m., First Timer Funnies at 7 p.m. and SilSundays Open Mic. Auditions at 9 p.m.FOX THEATER POMONA: 301 S. Garey AvePomona. foxpomona.com.Friday, November 21: Bastille.Wednesday, November 26: Circa Survive.Saturday, November 29: DMX.THE GLASS HOUSE: 200 W. Second St., Pomon(909) 865-3802.Saturday, November 29: The Birthday Massacrand New Years Day.

HIP KITTY JAZZ & FONDUE: 502 W. First SClaremont Packing House. Tuesday through Sunday, 5:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Live jazz every nighAdmission: Two-drink minimum. Info: (909) 4476700 or hipkittyjazz.com.Friday, November 21: Little Faith. 8 p.m. $cover charge.Saturday, November 22:Josh Hoyer and the ShadowBoxers. 8 p.m. $5 cover charge.Sunday, November 23: Amanda Castro. 7 p.m.Tuesday, November 25:Eva and the Vagabond Tale9 p.m.Wednesday, November 26: Jazz Jam with ThLounge Trio. 8 p.m.Thursday, November 27: Closed for ThanksgivingFriday, November 28: The Blue Delilahs. 8 p.m. $

cover charge.Saturday, November 29:The Get Down Boys. 8 p.m$5 cover charge.THE PRESS RESTAURANT: 129 Harvard AveClaremont Village. Thursday through Saturday untila.m. Live DJ every Thursday at 11 p.m. 21 and ovafter 9 p.m. Standing room only after 9:30 p.m. Ncover. (909) 625-4808.Friday, November 21:Groove Session (jam). 10 p.mSaturday, November 22: The Uncalled Fo(garage). 10 p.m.Sunday, November 23: Sunday Piano with AmRowe at 6 p.m. Sunday Night Karaoke at 9:30 p.mTuesday, November 25:King Trivia Night. 9:30 p.mWednesday, November 26: Wine Wednesday wipiano music performed by Joe Atman at 9:30 p.m.Thursday, November 27:Closed for Thanksgivin

Friday, November 28: Judycody Limon (altenative rock) and Backseat Pilots (electronicindie). 10 p.m.Saturday, November 29: The Streetsweepe( k) d h d l d ( l i k)


NIGHTLIFE

The Claremont MasonicLodge, which has beena community fixture

since 1913, has always beenthe subject of much talk andspeculation. Little is known

about their clandestine activ-ities and traditions.

Marc Allen, the master of the Clare-mont Masonic Lodge, shed some lighton the subject. We are not a secretsociety, we are a society with secrets,Mr. Allen explained.

And one of their best-kept secrets isthat they are a bunch of outright do-gooders. This philanthropic bunchhosts a multitude of fundraisers in-cluding Halloween parties to encour-age community spirit, dinners to raisescholarship funds and various eventsto benefit local schools.

With a calendar packed full offundraising activities and lodge meet-ings, the brothers felt they should putaside time to thank their wives andspecial ladies. This tradition, knownas Ladies Night Out, has been goingon for over two decades and involves

a night of dressing up and being takenout on the town.

During last years Ladies Night OutMr. Allen and his wife Gina decidedthey wanted to take a fun night andturn it into something spectacular. Soas Mr. Allen took on the role of Masteof the Lodge, Ms. Allen took on therole of event planner. Even with awhole year to plan, she knew this wasgoing to be no easy task.

Gina is not an event planner, butshe could be, Mr. Allen commented.

An old tradition gets a new face-lift at this years Masonic Charity Bal

MASONIC CHARITY BALFull story at claremontafterhours.com

COURIER photo/Jenelle RenschMaster of Glendora Lodge Steve Pashby,Master of Pomona Lodge Javier Torrezand Master of Claremont Lodge MarcAllen host a Masonic Black Tie CharityBall at the DoubleTree Hotel in Claremont.


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RESTAURANT ROW

CALL MARY TODAY: 621-4761

BRIDGES AUDITORIUM: 450 N.College Way, Pomona College. Box-of-fice hours are Monday through Friday, 10a.m. to 4 p.m. (909) 607-1139. Pur-chase tickets online; choose seats at

pomona.edu/bridges. For disabled access

and to drop off patrons at Bridges Audi-torium, drive north on Columbia Avenuefrom First Street to Fourth Street.December 13 through 21: Inland Pa-cific Ballet presents The Nutcracker.CANDLELIGHT PAVILION: 455 W.Foothill Blvd., Claremont. Thursday,Friday and Saturday evening shows: din-ner at 6 p.m., performance at 8:15 p.m.;Sunday evening shows: dinner at 5 p.m.,

performance at 7:15 p.m.; Saturday andSunday matinees: lunch at 11 a.m., per-formance at 12:45 p.m. (909) 626-1254,ext.1 or candlelightpavilion.com.Through November 23: Jekyll &Hyde is based on Robert Louis Steven-sons classic story about a brilliant doc-

tor whose experiments with humanpersonality create a murderous counter-part. Convinced the cure for his fathers

mental illness lies in the separation ofMans evil nature from his good, Jekyllunwittingly unleashes his own dark side,wreaking havoc in the streets of Londonas the savage, maniacal Edward Hyde.With an amazing score by Broadwaytunesmith Frank Wildhorn and memo-rable songs such as This is the Mo-ment, Someone Like You, and Take

Me as I Am, this gothic horror thrilleris sure to send a chill down your spine.November 29 through December 27:Its Christmas Every Day. For Barnieand Betty Walli, it is quite literallyChristmas Every Day. They own WallisChristmas Pavilion, a holiday decora-tors palace, where Christmas lasts allthe year through. After 25 years of mak-ing spirits bright, Barnie has lost hisChristmas feeling. But with the help ofBetty and his employees (a madcapteam of holiday decorating fools), hewont be a humbug for long. Dont missthis heartwarming holiday treat; its per-fect for family, friends, co-workers and,of course, kids too. As is always the tra-

dition at Candlelight Pavilion, Santa andMama stay after the performance tomeet guests.

December 3: The Four Preps:Christmas. This holiday gala has en-tertained and inspired audiences fromcoast to coast. The yuletide programfeatures The Preps timeless har-monies, which amassed eight goldsingles and three gold albums, includ-ing the million sellers 26 Miles,Big Man, Gidget, Down by the

Station and Lazy Summer Night.The group features original leadsinger, Bruce Belland with anevening of your favorite oldies-tunesincluding Sh-Boom, UnchainedMelody, Little Darlin and more.Delight in the musical magic of

perennial favorites of the season likeWhite Christmas, Winter Wonder-land and all the traditional carols.One of the highlights is a hilarious au-dience participation segment onstagewith a dozen good sports from the au-dience performing The Twelve Daysof Christmas that never fails to leavethe audience limp with laughter and

bursting with holiday cheer. The Four

Preps will be debuting their firstChristmas Album, My FavoriteTime of The Year, and will have au-

tographed copies available at a special discount holiday price. Ticketare $20 each. Doors open at 6:45 wit7:30 p.m. curtain for this performance. Show only performance. Nmeal is included, but desserts an

beverages are available for purchaseCLAREMONT HIGH SCHOOLDon F. Fruechte Theatre for the Per

forming Arts: 1601 N. Indian Hill BlvdClaremont. (909) 624-9053, ext. 30463December 4 through 6: ClaremonHigh School Theatre presents ConeIsland Christmas by Donald Margulies. Presale tickets are $9 at the ASBweb-store or $10 at the door. Visichstheatre.cusd.claremont.edu fomore information.HAUGH PERFORMING ARTCENTER: 1000 W. Foothill BlvdGlendora at Citrus College. Discountavailable for students, seniors and youth(626) 963-9411 or haughpac.com.Saturday, December 6: Citrus TheatrArts Department presents TommHumbug and the Christmas Gypsies

3:30 p.m. $8. Citrus Little Theatre.Saturday, December 6: Citrus presents The Songs of Christmas. $5.

PERFORMING ARTS

COURIER CROSSWORDAcross1. Drifts6. Stand in good ___11. Rural area14. Accustom15. "Boston Legal" character,

first name16. Hunter's quarry17. Groove18. Jazz group20. It was honored by the Claremont

Colleges as community partner ofthe year (2 words)

22. Chicken abode23. Cowboy's milieu27. Warm, dry wind

30. Relating to the heavens33. Ocean bird34. 1959 John Wayne film,

with Bravo

35. Be a good Samaritan to36. Dull39. Official emissaries42. Flutter43. Local area made into a NationalMonument (goes with 41 down)45. "Not on ___!" ("No way!")46. Line of cliffs49. Dark wood50. Consecutive losses51. Standout53. Professional person60. Copy63. Lyric poem64. Small bill65. Fertilizer ingredient

66. Imparts67. Cheat68. Amount of hair69. Condescending one

Down1. Thin smoke trail2. Vehement3. Roll up4. Surveying science, for short5. One on a quest6. Chowderhead7. Beatles "Day ___"8. ''Duke of ___'' (1962

doo-wop classic)9. Ox of Indonesia10. Detect11. Island ring12. Shade tree13. Letters before a handle19. Try, as a case

21. Positive or negative particle24. Arrange25. High spirits26. Leaves off27. Of the Middle Ages28. An alloy29. Swan song31. A million bucks32. "The Raven" writer36. Occurrences37. Olympics cheer38. ___ Hatter40. See 43 across41. Type letters44. Snuggles47. Tricksters48. Bolt like Bolt?49. Bolt down52. Mezzanines54. Certain chieftain55. Give as an example56. Exposed57. Crazy talk58. Taro root59. Others60. Confusion61. Whatever you want

Crossword by MylesMellor. Puzzle #290

Answers to last weeks puzzle #289


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: Thanksgiving

Things get suite for the holidaysTickets are available now for the Inland Pacific

Ballets annual production of The Nutcracker.If you havent seen it yet, you will love this holiday

ballet, featuring lively music by Tchaikovsky and athrilling story enhanced with dazzling sets, beautifulcostumes and more than 100 dancers on the stage.

It tells the story of a young girl named Clara who

receives a magical nutcracker doll on Christmas Eve,and sets out on a wondrous journey to the Land of theSnow and the Kingdom of Sweets. A fantastic dreamwith battling mice, dancing snowflakes, waltzingflowers and the delightful Sugar Plum Fairy stir theimagination.

Performances will be held on Saturday and Sunday,November 29 and 30, at the Arcadia Performing ArtsCenter; on Saturday and Sunday, December 6 and 7,at the Lewis Family Playhouse in Rancho Cuca-

monga; on Saturdays and Sundays, December 10-21at Bridges Auditorium in Claremont; and at the FoxPerforming Arts Center on Saturday, December 27.

Ticket prices vary, with admission for the Bridgesshow ranging from $19 to $55. For information andtickets, visit ipballet.org.

Talking turkey about frozen foodMost busy Americans rely on frozen meals from

time-to-time. There are even frozen meals catered justfor children, complete with kid-friendly food likechicken tenders and macaroni.

Did you know that the first TV dinners to be widelymarketed to US shoppers were the result of a Thanks-giving mishap? In 1954, the Swanson food companyhad a whole lot of turkey left over after Thanksgiving.

Like 260 tons! One of their workers, Gerry Thomacame up with a brilliant idea of how to use it up.

He suggested that they slice the turkey and packagit in aluminum trays, adding some Thanksgivintrimmings like cornbread stuffing, peas and sweet ptatoes. Families had begun to acquire televisions fotheir homes, tuning into shows like I Love LucyThe Adventures of Superman, Howdy Doodyand the cowboy-themed Roy Rogers Show. Afta huge ad campaign about their convenience, Swason sold more than 25 million TV dinnerswhiccost 98 centsthat first year.

So the next time you dig into your favorite frozemeal, remember to be grateful to Thanksgiving antoo much turkey!

News BitesPhoto courtesy of E.Y. Yana

The Nutcracker and soldiers march in Inland Pacific Balets The Nutcracker at Bridges Auditorium in Claremon

Photo courtesy of Kelly Cline

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Recently, my family has brought home a new ad-dition, a fiery kitten that likes to pounce on me and

bite my tail. I think her presence is the reason Ihave started to act like a cat! Lately, I have begunto take a liking to her cat food, which is surpris-ingly better t

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