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COURIER photo/Steven FelschundneWork crews demolish the old Claremont Unified School District administrative offices at the corner of Base Line Road and Moutain Avenue in Claremont. The demolition marks the first step in preparing the 4.3-acre site for a 54-unit townhouse develoment by Texas based builder D. R. Horton.

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It was standing-room only in the ClaremontCity Council Chamber Tuesday night ascouncil members tackled a series of ongoing

city disputes. Parking issues at the ClaremontHills Wilderness Park were among the nightsheavy hitters.

After nearly 2 hours of public comment, the ClaremontCity Council unanimously agreed to add further parking re-strictions to streets near the bustling wilderness area.

In addition to previously designated no parking zones atMt. Baldy Avenue and Mills, permit-only parking will be en-forced 24 hours a day on Pomello Drive, from Mills Avenueto the west end, as well as on Dillard Avenue, St. GregoryStreet, Pennsylvania Place, Brigham Young Drive, Independ-ence Drive, Elmira Avenue, Vincennes Court, Alamosa Drive,from Mills to Bonnie Brae, and Mills Avenue, from Pomelloto Alamosa.

After public comment and an initial vote, the council added

Pomello Avenue, from Mills to Grand, and Alamosa, fromMills to Grand, to the list of restricted parking areasunderthe condition that a petition with a majority of residents sig-natures be submitted to the city. The council revoked its prevous decision to defer the 2 additional street segments toanother commission review.

Its a temporary fix. Permit parking zones will sunset in 2years, during which time the city will be working to create awilderness park master plan to holistically deal with parkingand overcrowding issues. In the meantime, the council hopesrestrictions will bring some level of respite for concernedwilderness area homeowners.

The master plan will probably take about a year to de-velop. Im not going to sit here for a year and not do anythin

about this, said Councilmember Larry Schroeder. Wevegot to do something.

Nearly 30 residents weighed in, a few wary of the restric-tions, but a majority siding with Mr. Schroeders call for im-mediate action as the master plan is developed.

Ive never seen it this bad, said David Choi, who said he

Making way for new neighbors

Late night for Claremont City Council astraffic issues dominate meeting

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The Club neighborhoods canopy ofpines may thin out over the nextfew months, but the hardscape isn't

going anywhere.As 44 of the neighborhood pine trees await review by

a city-contracted arborist, to be removed if deemed nec-essary, the Claremont City Council Tuesday agreed torepair and maintain the neighborhood islands on Dav-enport, Elmhurst and Stanislaus Circle.

In addition to designating nearly $18,000 for new ir-rigation systems at each of the islands, the council hasagreed to work with the Club Home Owner Associa-tion to come up with a maintenance agreement all canget behind.

We need to figure out how to be a partner with theHOA, with the residents in working together for this

common good, said Councilmember Sam Pedroza.This summer, the city will move forward with a 6-

figure slurry project to more extensively repair the sub-urbs damaged hardscape, a recurring problemexacerbated by tree roots. The Club HOA has indicatedthat as a part of the maintenance project, they wouldlike the islands removed because of recurring mainte-

nance costs.However, City Attorney Sonia Carvalho determined

the city maintained ownership of those islands, andtherefore had final say. Despite the boards argumentthat they were appointed to speak on behalf of the 309residents of The Club, the city turned to the homeown-ers. A majority of residents surveyed on Davenport,Elmhurst and Stanislaus asked for the islands to remain,according to Kathleen Trepa, director of communityand human services. The council granted that wish. Inexchange for keeping the islands, the city will reim-

burse the HOA for costs incurred from island maintenance moving forward.

Club residents present at Tuesdays meeting wergenerally supportive of the decision, a couple evedeeming the citys reimbursement for maintenanccosts unnecessary.

I dont think anyone should be paying for wat

other than HOA homeowners, said Club resident Maurice Flora.

Regardless of who pays the bill, Club residents wehappy for the help.

My first interest is in the trees in our communitythe maintenance of our community, and I think the cimanager along with the Community and Human Services Department has done a good job of crafting a compromise solution, said Michael Heilpern.

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Future of pines hangs in limbo; islands stay on solid ground

Pomona nears top of Forbesbest US college list

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has lived near the wilderness parkfor the last 24 years. The character

of the neighborhood is reallychanging...this is a temporary planto evaluate the immediate problemwe have right now.

Since the opening of the parksexpanded north parking lot, and en-forcement of the lots now meteredparking, many locals have vocal-ized concern that eager wildernesspark hikers are finding loopholes toavoid paying. In recent months,several residents living near thepark, particularly those on Pomelloand Mills, have share with the council that theirstreets have become alternative parking destina-tions. On the weekends, Mills Avenue home-owner Margaret Jeffreys says she needs a

passenger to help her pull out of her drivewaybecause cars are parked bumper-to-bumperacross her street.

It is terrifying, she shared. Its just a mira-cle there hasnt been an accident on Mills.

The council hopes to mitigate the problem be-fore it gets worse.

Its not just about the wilderness park, saidCouncilmember Corey Calaycay. Its about re-specting our neighborhoods.

Traffic measures approved

In another attempt to preserve neighborhoodwell-being, the council unanimously approved$165,000 in a series of traffic-calming meas-

ures to address speed concerns on 10 local streets.

Measures will include adding striped parking, bi-cycle lanes and driver feedback signs to streetsthat include American, College, Mountain, Mt.Baldy, Pomello, Radcliffe, San Jose, Scripps andScottsbluff.

In an unexpected move last fall, council mem-bers heeded residential concern and opted toevaluate traffic-calming measures before raisingspeed limits, even if it meant speeds on thosestreets would be temporarily unenforceable.

A speed survey conducted in 2012 suggestedthat speeds needed to be raised in order to be incompliance with state mandates. California lawrequires that a citys speed limits reflect the localtraffic speed limits, and the survey showed a ma-

jority of the drivers traveling along those 10street segments were above the speed limit

enough that the speed needed to be increased by5 mph to comply with state code.

In the past, city officials were allowed to set aspeed limit within 5 miles per hour of the speeda majority of cars were traveling at. If most carswere traveling at 28 miles an hour in a 25 mphzone, the city could opt to stay at 25 mph insteadof raising the speed to 30.

However, recent changes have been made tomore stringently restrict the freedom cities haveto set the speed limit. Now, the speed must be setto the nearest 5 mph. If a majority of cars aregoing 28 mph in a 25 mph zone, officials aremandated to raise the speed limit to 30 mph bystate law. School zones and other restrictionscontinue to apply and are not affected by thesenew rules.

While the city will hold off on raising thespeed limits on a majority of those designated

streets, council members did approve raising thespeed limit on Mt. Baldy Road, from Padua Av-enue to the east city limit, to 50 mph in order tobe properly enforced.

In terms of the other streets, the council hopesthose driving in the city will take their cue andslow down before speed limits go up.

The full responsibility still lies with us, thedrivers, Mayor Opanyi Nasiali noted.

Another speed survey will be conducted in 4months, at which time speed limits on thosestreets will be reconsidered. City staff is workingto reclassify Scripps, Radcliffe and Scottsbluffas local roads in hopes of having the ability tokeep speeds on those streets at 25 mph.

Beth Hartnett

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Forbes has ranked Pomona College in secondplace overall in its annual list of AmericasTop 100 Colleges, up from 9th place last

year. Forbes has deemed Pomona, the oldestschool among The Claremont Colleges, to be thesecond best school in the west and the second bestamong private colleges in the United States.

Forbes rankings of 650 colleges and universities arebased on return-on-investment, criteria such as tuitioncosts, the likelihood of graduating in 4 years, post-graduation employment potential and the averageamount of student debt.

With Stanford University ranking number-one, 2013marks the first time that Forbes has selected 2 non-IvyLeague colleges to top its list.

In an interview with KNX 1070 news radio, PomonaCollege president David Oxtoby expressed that admin-istrators and staffers are surprised but delighted atPomonas placement. He attributes the rising star of thecollege, which has a little more than 1,500 undergradu-ate students, to its unique academic environment.

Being small, we have very close relationships be-tween faculty and students, Mr. Oxtoby said. Wehave students involved in research from day-one, wehave small discussion-based classes, we have out-of-classroom opportunities.

To see the full Forbes Americas Top Colleges list,visit www.forbes.com/top-colleges/list.

COURIER photo/Peter WeinbergOn any Saturday morning, parking at the Claremont Hills Wilderness Park will be an issue for the many hikers, biers and walkers who are looking for a taste of the great outdoors.


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From bereft to bustling, the Clare-mont Promenade at Auto CenterDrive is a far cry from the flounder-

ing center it was considered just a fewyears ago. The only complaint now comeswith trying to find a parking space.

A hub of economic success in the city of Clare-montdriving in an estimated $16 million in salestax since it opened in 1986Auto Center Drive hasbecome much more than the cluster of auto dealer-ships from whence it drew its name.

City officials look to mimic the success of the revi-talized shopping center as they now focus on fillingthe Peppertree Square shopping center down thestreet.

While Norms proved an important addition toPromenade, and certainly gave the center a coupleextra double-takes with its 50-foot glowing orangesign, the opening of the Super King grocery store inlate 2011 proved to be particularly fortuitous. In thepast 18 months, more than 11 businesses have cometo call the Auto Center mini-mall home, from dentistoffices to dining destinations.

Business begets business, said Claremont MayorOpanyi Nasiali. For Auto Center Drive, Super Kingreally became the catalyst that influenced the kind ofactivity we are seeing at that center today. Thats whatwe need for the Peppertree center, an anchor that isgoing to become a magnet.

Abdallah Soueidan, owner of Al Amir Flatbrea(which opened in April) admits it was because of theSuper King he sought a spot for his restaurant withinthe center. For George Ghaby of Rounds Burgers, itwas all about the locale.

Its a great location, right off the freeway, Mr.Ghaby said.

Locals take equal pleasure in the prime location ofsome of their favorite Claremont haunts, includingthe aforementioned burger joint, Fattoush Mediter-ranean Cuisine, Waba Grill and Super King. One cus-

tomer was so moved by Claremonts internationalgrocer, he wrote a song in its honor and posted it on-line.

But the centers prime position along the 10 free-way hasnt always spelled success. Trouble brewedfor the south Claremont complex when the previousowner filed for bankruptcy, according to Brian Desat-nik, director of community development. Plans to

renovate the Promenadewent sour as tenants, un-able to weather the con-struction, began pullingout of the center or clos-ing up shop altogether.

While business hascome and gone over the

years, the thriving centertook a sharp downturnwith the pullout ofBuilders Emporium andlater the Albertsons gro-cery store in 2007, leav-ing the center without ananchor and without thedriving force to keepbusiness booming, Mr.Desatnik recognized.

When LBG Real Es-tate Companies, LLCpurchased the defaultedproperty in June 2010,the center had been left ina state of disrepair. The

complex had been left 14 percent vacant and withonly 30 percent of its renovations complete, accord-ing to the companys managing partner DougBeiswenger.

But the developer had a plan. By redrawing theplans and design for Auto Center, and refocusing ef-forts on finding a solid anchor store, the private shop-ping center developer set to work. Booking SuperKing less than a year later provided the resurgencethey sought.

Super King served as the driver here, Mr. Desat-nik said. Once [the complex owners] got that majortenant in there, it has kept bringing in new busi-nesses.

Business began booming. Sales tax skyrocketedfrom $37,315 generated between April 2010-March2011 to $84,750 from April 2011-March 30, 2012.

Today, Auto Center is at 97 percent capacity andgrowing, Mr. Beiswenger affirms. And Super Kinghas been the marketplaces biggest draw. Though themarket does not report their sales, Mr. Beiswengerdid say that Super King has brought in more thandouble the sales of a typical grocery store like Albert-sons.

The shopping center in general has brought in more

than its share of cash flow to help Claremont bolsterits economic success, too. In 2011, former City Manager Jeff Parker estimated that Super King alonecould generate about $60,000 in sales tax. While cityofficials would not disclose the actual amount of saletax generated because of confidentiality laws, Fi-nance Director Adam Pirrie did note that sales tax issurging, thanks to recovered auto sales and new businesses like Super King and Norms.

As business advances throughout the city, Clare-monts sales tax continues its steady upward climb. I2010-11, the city of Claremont generated $2.6 millioin sales tax, according to Mr. Pirrie. The followingyear it was $3.2 million, and Mr. Pirrie projects thatthis years number may fall around $3.6 million.

New businesses in the Auto Center Drive...havebeen significant contributors to the growth in rev-enues we have seen, Mr. Pirrie said.

Claremont officials hope other developments catcon to the Promenades success.

You go in [the center] and its always packed, noonly with people from south Claremont, but from allover, Mr. Desatnik said. Its more than just a neighborhood shopping center.



Tuesday, July 16Forty-year-old Ana Romero of Los

Angeles gave a whole new meaning togetting high. Ms. Romero was spotted

climbing in a tree at Larkin Park onTuesday night, but it wasnt her choiceof evening exercise that got police atten-tion. Her car, found parked on the grasswith the engine still running, first drewofficers attention, according to Lieu-tenant Mike Ciszek. She was also foundto be under the influence of metham-phetamine. Her trip to jail by contrast,was a downer.

Wednesday, July 19One mans junk is another mans

treasure. Costume jewelry, a Rolex andpersonal identification documents werefound nestled in a pillowcase that hadbeen dumped into a residential trashcan

in the 100 block of East Base Line Road.

It is unknown where the bundle camefrom. Police have obtained the propertyand are working to locate the owners.

Friday, July 19A little sugar wasnt so sweet for a res-

ident in the 100 block of Eighth Street,who awoke Friday morning to an unsa-vory surprise. Breakfast had apparentlybeen served on the residents car andhouse, smashed eggs causing damage tothe paint. Eggs werent the only part ofthe vandalism. Sugar had been pouredinto the cars gas tank. A report wastaken, but there are no known suspects.

Saturday, July 20A less-than-friendly game of tag

ended in arrest on Saturday morning. Atfirst Andre Bradshaw, 31, of Comptonand Erma Holmes, 26, of Riverside told

police they had been fighting. The next

moment, they were running after eachother down Bonita. Police caught upwith them shortly after. Both werewanted for outstanding warrants (Ms.Holmes for loitering with the intent to

prostitute, Mr. Bradshaw for driving witha suspended license) and arrested.

Monday, July 22A Claremont resident on probation has

found himself once again behind bars.Police caught up with 25-year-oldMichael Woll at his Claremont residenceon Monday to conduct a search of hisproperty. Mr. Woll was not only found tobe in possession of narcotic parapherna-lia, but also an estimated 28 grams ofmethamphetamine, according to police.He was arrested for the drug violation aswell as for being a convicted felon inpossession of ammunition.

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A routine Monday workday for polidepartment employees took an unexpected turn when a resident walked in the department lobby screaming abothe Mexican cartel. They were tran

ferred from the police department tolocal hospital.

Tuesday, July 23A late night swim was not in the card

for 32-year-old Cheyne Cook of Hespria, seen trying to enjoy some pool timin a complex off Reed and Regis oTuesday. There were 2 things workinagainst him. The fact he was wanted fan outstanding San Bernardino Counwarrant and the fact he was caugbreaking into the pool complex area hdidnt live in. The only relaxation he wgranted was some down-time in jail.

Beth Hartne

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Super King key to rejuvenated shopping center

COURIER photo/Steven FelschundefThis 2010 photo of Claremont Promenade shopping center, on the southwestcorner of Indian Hill Boulevard and Auto Center Drive, shows an almost emptyparking lot and few open businesses.


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Backpacks, brews benefit ShoesThat Fit campaign in Claremont

There is still time to be a part of Shoes ThatFits annual Back to School campaign.

Just pick up an empty backpacktagged with thename, gender, shoe size and grade of a childfrom par-ticipating Village businesses. As a Back to School Buddy,you can fill the pack with a pair of brand-new athleticshoes, socks and school supplies, items that can make alife-changing difference for a child in need.

Backpacks are still available at the following Clare-mont businesses, and should be returned by Sunday, July28: The Green Gypsie, Heirloom, Some Crust Bakery,Stamp Your Heart Out, The Last Drop Caf, Nectar, TheBath Workshop and Dr. Grubbs.

This year, Some Crust owner Larry Feemster is cele-brating 20 years of having a Shoes That Fit board in his

business allowing customers to help support low-incomekids from their head to their toes. Because his board isthe first of its kind in Claremont, Roni Lomeli, director ofthe nonprofit, has deemed it the motherboard.

For Mr. Feemster, lending a hand to the nonprofit is ano-brainer.

I grew up in an environment that in todays terms youwould say was very disadvantaged, he said. I knowwhat its like to be without, so Shoes That Fit has alwaysbeen very near and dear to my heart.

For more information on Shoes That Fits Back toSchool campaign, contact Susan Pearson of The BathWorkshop (175 N. Indian Hill Blvd. #100A, Claremont)at 909-625-3417.

Brews n Shoes

Claremont Craft Ales (CCA) is also pitching in to helpraise money and garner shoes to help with Shoes ThatFits mission.

The craft brewers, who first opened the doors of theirtasting room in August of last year, will be celebrating

their one-year an-niversary on Saturday,July 27 with an ex-travaganza.

Food will be avail-able from local mer-chants, including EuroCaf, The CornerButcher, SouthernFried Vegan andNicks Crafty Cre-ations, whose beer-in-spired baked goodsinclude homemadedoggie treats.

There will be 2 ses-sions of the anniver-sary party, onerunning from noon to4 p.m. and the secondrunning from 5 to 9p.m.

CCAs in-house DJwill perform duringthe evening sessionand the band RexHolmes will providemusic for the afternoon session.

The entrance for beer drinkers is $20, with admissionincluding a commemorative anniversary glass and 5pours of beer. Admission for designated drivers and chil-dren are $5.

Anyone who brings a pair of new athletic shoes in size10 youth to adult 12, boy or girl, gets entered into a spe-

cial raffle. Designated drivers and children who bring apair of shoes get in free and also get put in the raffle.

Tickets are available at the Claremont Craft Ales tast-ing room (1420 N. Claremont Blvd., 204-C, Claremont)from Friday, 4 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, 2 to 9 pm. Ticketare also available online atBrownPaperTickets.com/event/416217.

For information, visit www.claremontcraftales.com,email [email protected] or call (909) 625-

5350.

Though conflict may haveplagued early develop-ment plans for the vacant

lot at Indian Hill and VistaDrive, the Planning Commission

recently approved a project allcould agree with.

Developers, commissioners and resi-dents shared in the approval of adding atownhome-style complex to the 1.75-acrevacancy adjacent to the Wheeler Parkneighborhood in south Claremont.

Residents have been actively involved inthe process since The Olson CompanyHousing, LLC first brought plans forwardfor an early review last year. Though cityofficials admitted they were hesitant toopen the project up to public comment soearly in the process, it proved advanta-geous.

There has been a lot of public discus-

sion and you guys took it to heart, saidCommissioner Martin McLeod addressingthe developer. Truly, its been a joy to watch this wholething evolve.

More than 40 Wheeler Park neighbors flooded CityHall last July with concerns about the project. Manywere unhappy with the complexs layout and design,among other features. Chief among their concerns wasthe developers proposed rezoning of the lot to accom-modate a higher density.

The complexs arrangement posed another problem.Having garages detached from the homes themselvesseemed inconvenient for potential homeowners, Mary-

grove Road homeowner Jim Keith had noted. And thelayout, with the backside of the homes facing the rest ofthe neighborhood, was excluding of the rest of the ex-isting neighborhood.

It looked to us like a place where people wouldntwant to stay for very long, Mr. Keith has said.

The Olson Company responded by revisiting planswith the help of their neighbors. Three communitymeetings were held following the initial review, atwhich time the development plan was completely re-worked with community input. The updated plan,which no longer includes the rezoning of the lot, will

move forward for the city councils finapproval in coming months.

Twenty-one detached, single-famihomes will make up the Spanish-style Idian Hill & Vista complex The OlsoCompany is proposing. The two-stodwellings will range from 1,341 square fe

in size with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths t1,784 square feet with 4 bedrooms andbaths. All will come with a 2-car garagwhich will face the adjacent neighborhooby suggestion of Mr. Keith and other resdents.

Complying with the citys InclusionaHousing Ordinance, 3 of the homes will boffered at moderate-income pricing. Threst will be sold at market rates.

Again addressing residential concerOlson Company officials will add a blocwall, with a maximum height of 8 feealong Indian Hill Boulevard. Landscapinwill be added as a buffering between thsidewalk and the wall. Additionally, the bstop currently adjacent to the lot will b

shifted 40 feet to the south for pedestriasafety, a decision that pleased Vista Drive resident Adrenne Douglas and others.

Mr. Keith was equally pleased by the revamped dsign of the complex. His initial concern of a higturnover rate at the complex had been dispelled asthing of the past.

It look like [this complex] is going to fit into thneighborhood and attract people to stay there for muclonger, Mr. Keith shared. Im very pleased with homuch work has been done.


Claremont COURIER/Friday, July 26, 2013CITY NEWS

Public input helps drive approval of townhome development

COURIER photo/Steven FelschundeffThis vacant property on the corner of Vista Drive and Indian Hill Boulevard isscheduled to be developed into a condominium style complex.

COURIER subscriber Judy Dodd was lounging at her home in the Claremonthillside Wednesday morning when an unexpected visitor greeted her. A bobcatstrolled over to her Kellett Street home for an afternoon drink in the backyardbirdbath. It wouldnt be the only time. The fluffy feline returned for a secondvisit the following morning, sauntering over for a drink before spreading out onthe ground for a moment of relaxation, just like a cat would, Ms. Dodd noted.


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Recent events have me pondering avery popular wordculture. Ifyou turn on the news, open a

paper or listen to the radio, youre sure toget an earful about gun culture, youth cul-

ture, marriage culture, the culture of vio-lence, cultural exchanges, culturaldiversity, military culture, wars on cultureor multiculturalism. I have started to won-der, is culture a habit, tradition, group,high standard or is it all of this and more?

Most people associate culture with heritage,placing it after race, nationality or religion to expressshared values of the group, as in American culture,Latino culture or Jewish culture. This use, however,is just the tip of the iceberg. Many times culture iscombined with other nouns or verbs, representingage, sports, activities or affiliations. Consider thecommon expressions teen culture, skating culture,

gay culture, male culture or car culture.There are also terms like cultural gap, cultural di-

versity, culture shock, counter culture and subculture,and lets not forget the more contemporary pop-cul-ture, food culture and movie culture. A person or a

pearl can be cultured, an event or experience can becultural and one can find culture in cities, museums,music, yogurt and petri dishes. The word is so versa-tile that it can be paired with just about anythingwithout causing much of an eyebrow raise; culturerefers to breeding, tradition, knowledge, background,

philosophy, good manners, education, elegance orsophistication.

Surprisingly, this multi-meaning word comes fromone placethe earth. In the mid 1400s, culturecame into English from French, meaning the tillingof the land, which had come in turn from the Latincultura, cultivation or agriculture. Today, not onlyagriculture, but also horticulture, viniculture andcultivate maintain their earthy connection. Whenculture first came into English, it was literally forhalf a century. A figurative meaning didnt emergein our language until the 1500s when cultivationthrough education came about. At this point, cul-ture started to be used to refer to the intellectualside of civilizationthose who tilled their minds, soto speak.

The Romans, however, did have a figurative mean-ing of the word early on, which came to English ascult. The Latin cultura, from the past participle ofcolere, basically had 2 meanings, to tend, guard ortill and, because of the hard work and dedicationthat went into tilling the land, it was also used forcare or honor. When this metaphorical form cameinto French, it was shortened to culte. Eventually, theword grew to include worship and reverence. By

the time it appeared in English, it had lost all association with working the land and maintained its wor-ship connotation. Although cult, a religious sectand culture seem worlds apart, they are actuallyfrom the same word.

Another surprising relative of culture is colony,

which was the name given to an ancient Roman set-tlement outside of Italy. It came from the Latin colonia, settled land, farm or estate, which is also fromcolere. This parent word is believed to have derivedfrom the Proto Indo European *kwel- to movearound.Kwelled to the Greekkyklos, circle, wheeor cycle of events, and eventually the Latin Cyclus,which gave English the words cycle and wheel,further kin of culture.

In the 1700s, the adjective cultivated generallymeant developed under controlled natural condi-tions. This led to the biological use of culture andto cultured pearls later on. Around the mid 1700s,

philosophers referred to an enlightened mind as cultured and by the end of the century the notion of in-tellectual culture was commonplace. Perhaps themost common modern meaning of the word, thecollective customs of people, came about later in thmid 1800s.

Mahatma Gandhi said, a nations culture residesin the hearts and in the soul of its people. If we arewilling to dig a bit deeper, it is clear that culture may

be found not only in our hearts, souls, but also in oureligion, water, minds, customs, farms and certainlyin the land we live on.


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Clash of the culturesby Mellissa Martinez

Grandma, how did you ever get this far without a cell phone, an iPod, a laptop or email?


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The other side of the Supreme CourtDear Editor:

This may be a first. Mark Merrittcalls my writing style discursive.Recollect, though, I did say that many

points had been touched upon in Mr.Nasialis original piece, so it was al-most unavoidable.

To attempt to address every miscon-struance and misdirection reflected in

the July 19 COURIER letters would beimpossible. Suffice it to say that everyadvocate of same-sex marriage hashis/her preferred reasons, focusing al-most invariably on the micro-view ofsociety; i.e., personal experiences.

To avoid being discursive this time,though, lets recall that the people ofCalifornia have voted not once, buttwice, to retain traditional male-femalemarriage as the standard. Yet, same-sexmarriage has been imposed upon usanyway by a handfulliterally a hand-fulof judicial autocrats, one in Cali-fornia and 5 in DC. This may be thegreatest example of voter suppression,so far. And, regardless of ones position

on same-sex marriage, the way ourlegal system was finagled and manipu-lated to derive the recent outcomeshould scare the wits out of every de-cent person concerned about a genuinerule of law.

The Supreme Court should have de-clared this issue outside the purview ofthe federal courts, and vacated the

Ninth Circuits ruling as well asVaughn Walkers federal district court

ruling. Instead, the majority concocteda simple-minded legal technicality inorder to achieve their desired policygoal. In their opinion, the majoritywrote: Petitioners [proponents of

Prop. 8] did not have standing to appealthe District Courts [Vaughn Walkers]order. And that, basically, was the endof the issue with them.

More enlightening for us, however,would be to consider what the dissent-ing justices had to say about the major-itys opinion. Joining in the dissentwere Justices Kennedy, Thomas, Alitoand even Obama-appointed Sotomayor.Here are just a few excerpts from theruling to illustrate their thinking:

The Courts reasoning does not takeinto account the fundamental principlesor the practical dynamics of the initia-tive system in California, which usesthis mechanism to control and to by-

pass public officialsthe same offi-cials who would not defend theinitiative, an injury the Court nowleaves unremedied.

It is for California, not this Court, todetermine whether and to what extentthe Elections Code provisions are in-structive and relevant in determiningthe authority of proponents to assert theStates interest in post-enactment judi-cial proceedings.

. . .the Courts opinion today meansthat a single district court can make adecision with far-reaching effects thatcannot be reviewed.

The Courts opinion disrespects and

disparages both the political process inCalifornia and the well-stated opinionof the California Supreme Court in thiscase. The California Supreme Court,not this Court, expresses concern forvigorous representation; the CaliforniaSupreme Court, not this Court, recog-nizes the necessity to avoid conflicts ofinterest; the California Supreme Court,not this Court, comprehends the real in-terest at stake in this litigation and iden-tifies the most proper party to defendthat interest. The California SupremeCourts opinion reflects a better under-standing of the dynamics and principlesof Article III than does this Courtsopinion.

. . .what the Court fails to grasp oraccept is the basic premise of the ini-

tiative process. And it is this. Thessence of democracy is that the rigto make law rests in the people anflows to the government, not the othway around. Freedom resides first the people without need of a grant frogovernment.

The Courts opinion fails to abide bprecedent and misapplies basic princples of justiciability.

Douglas Lyo

Claremo

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Many think that a mans homeis his castle, but I have justspent a week with a couple that

strive to make their home a castle. Su-

sanna and Christer live in a country houseoutside of the Swedish city of Uppsala,north of Stockholm.

At first they lived in a communal situation as partof an educational institution south of Stockholm, andthen moved together to Stockholm, which is morecrowded as well as more expensive. Finally theyfound their bit of paradise further north in the coun-tryside and have been busily working to improve thehouse and land for the past 7 years.

The house is a big red traditional Swedish homewith a lovely large kitchen where much of the dailyliving takes place. My guest bedroom is next door,across from Christer's office. There is a huge showerroom with a pool in the center and Susanna, apainter, has created a 3-walled mural of sea and coun-try life in shades of blues and greens. Very soothing.On the other side of the walls is a series of storageand work rooms.

Upstairs, with lovely views, is the living room, Su-sanna's painting studio and the large bedroom/sittingarea equipped with a built in child's bed. We called ita Dutch Bed when I was a child. It is hard to crawlinto and make up, but one can imagine a few smallchildren sleeping in the room all tucked up in thiscozy bed.

The views from upstairs are of the garden in theback and the fields of grazing cows in the front. Al-though they are on a road, it is a country road andthere is not a great deal of traffic, aside from a fewcars, a mail van, bike riders, tractors and horse ridersmoving to and from their farms.

The area is surrounded by small farms of cows,fields of yellow rapeseed, woods and forests wherethey go to gather up wild mushrooms in the fall, orcollect the best and purest water from springs hidden

from popular view. To buy eggs from neighbors, visitsomeone close or even to collect the spring water theywill bike on a daily basis.

The pride of their castle-home is the garden. Inthe front is a small cottage, which can be a guesthouse or a rental if necessary as it is complete withkitchen and bath, living and sleeping space. Thiswould mean someone living quite close by and theyare not really ready for that at the present time. How-ever, the garden is where they are putting all of theireffort and have done so for the past 7 years. Eachtime I come to visit I notice great changes besides thehouse painting.

New stones are laid and paths created. Huge areasare opened with trees cut out and weeds dug up andcleared away. There are garden plots planted with edi-bles, rhubarb being one of the favorites.

In the first years we always had at least one pie butnow Christer has begun to make a rhubarb lemonade,which is delicious and refreshing as well. They haveplanted fruit trees: cherry, apple, plum and pear; treeswhich can weather the cold Swedish winters. Thecherry tree has died, sadly. Apparently the plum treewas full of fat, juicy, ripe plums last year and everyone of them was eaten by fat, plump wasps.

Susanna and Christer walk through their gardenmany times a day when not working in it to examineeverything minutely with great enjoyment and pleas-ure. They have many different types of roses, poppiesand lovely flowers that would wither in our hot cli-mate but are a joy for me to discover. They have theirporch filled with batches of seedlings that are being

prepared for introduction to the garden. There arealso a number of outbuildings that Christer has been

busily clearing up and repurposing from storage intoa workroom for himself and a covered outside studiofor Susanna. As he works he discovers old parts offurniture that were left behind. I call him The Ar-

chaeologist as he tries to discover what they actuallare, then reconditions them and figures out how theyfit together. He often rushes out in the morning andcan be gone for hours puttering about in a creativeand satisfying manner, lost to the world.

He has also designed and built a pond where thewater circulates and flows from a top covered inplants into the pond itself. It is a satisfying sound anda cool place to sit on a blue reconditioned bench during the Swedish summer.

In the middle of the garden is a large, white tablewith bench and chairs where meals are taken anddrinks are sipped and where mosquitoes come toenjoy their share of us. Every inch of their land is ei-ther used or planned for future use and every bit is examined daily. They walk together sharing their viewand their dreams, enjoying the good weather when it

comes and gearing up with boots and rain ware whennecessary, even in the summertime. They are alwaysaccompanied by their cat, Moses, a sweet young mawho patrols the property, as do they, keeping a closewatch over the life of the area.

Birds nest yearly in the bird houses lodged in treekept up by both of them and happily lived in by famlies each year.

Most people who have gardens enjoy them andhave fun puttering about digging and planting, butwith Susanna and Christer it is a passion that bloomsin the warmer summer months because of hard workexpended both daily and yearly.

I have seen many changes over the years and al-ways find it an adventure to discover new ones butthe joy remains as they work together to actuallymake their home into their castle.

Home, sweet Swedish, homeby Jan Wheatcroft


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Summer to get sweeter withClaremonts first pie festival

The city will host its in-augural Claremont PieFestival and Village Fairon Saturday, August 3from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The day starts at 10a.m. with pie judging atthe Claremont Depot,with community volun-teers sampling local ama-teur bakers bestcreations. Winners will beannounced at 2 p.m.

Next up is an Apron Pa-rade and Contest at 10:30

a.m. in the Village, with prizes awarded in an array ofcategories including best apron overall, wackiestapron, best vintage apron, BBQ apron, youth apron,

pie apron, frilliest apron and most impractical apron.No pre-registration is necessary for the prome-nade/competition, but participants should arrive by10:15 a.m.

There will be a good old-fashioned pie-eating con-test in the Claremont depot at noon. The Pie Festi-valwhich is sponsored by the Village MarketingGroup in partnership with the I Like Pie bakeshopalso features pie-making demos throughout the dayat the Village Square Public Plaza, including savory

pies at 10 a.m.; sweet pie fillings at 11 a.m. andMaking the Perfect Pie Crust at 12:45 p.m. Therewill also be a number of themed booths stationed inthe Depot and Village Square.

Festival organizers havent forgotten the kiddies. Afull slate of childrens activities will be going on inthe Packing House throughout the day, including face

painting, pie-making activities with ClaremontChefs Academy and pie art activities with StudioClaremont. A Bert and Rockys ice cream cart willalso be on hand.

There will also be a concurrent pie recipe card huntat participating Village businesses, from Monday,July 29 through Sunday, August 4 at 4 p.m. For moreinformation on the recipe hunt or on the festival ingeneral, visit www.claremontpiefestival.org, [email protected] or call 621-5152.

Claremont residents can bringelectronic waste to City Yard

The city of Claremont and Greenway Solid Waste &Recycling will join forces this Saturday, July 27 for anelectronic waste roundup from 8 a.m. to noon. Resi-dents are invited to bring their electronic waste to theCity Yard, located at 1616 Monte Vista Avenue, for dis-

posal. E-waste includes items such as computers, print-ers, cell phones, televisions and keyboards. Questionsshould be directed to the citys Community ServicesDivision at 399-5431.

Blood campaign will honorfather of police officer

The Claremont Police Department, in partnershipwith Cedars-Sinai, will host a blood drive on Thursday,August 1 from noon to 5:30 p.m. at Taylor Hall inCahuilla Park, located at 1717 N. Indian Hill Blvd.

Claremont Lieutenant Mike Ciszek is leading theblood campaign in honor of his fathers journey withcancer and to help the Cancer Centers need for blooddonations, particularly in the summer when donationslevels are at their lowest.

Walk-ins are welcome, but registering in advance isencouraged. To sign up, contact Debbie Trevino [email protected] or 399-5420.

IVHP prepares to host HelpingHands Week August 5th

Inter Valley Health Plan (www.IVHP.com), aPomona-based Medicare Advantage Organization, willhost its fifth annual Helping Hands Week, where em-

ployees will donate time to nonprofits during the week

of August 5th, 2013. The weeklong initiative will ben-efit local nonprofits including Community Senior Serv-ices, Inland Valley Hope Partners, Inland ValleyHumane Society and others, plus employees will havean opportunity to create homemade crafts for seniorsand children in need at various nonprofits around theregion. Nonprofit organizations are selected based onneed and employee suggestions.

Since the beginning of the initiative 5 years ago, IntValley has donated nearly 750 hours to the communties it serves. The organization supports over 40 sinificant charities and nonprofit organizations eayear through volunteering and contributions, and wa 2012 and 2013 top-three finalist for the prestgiousLos Angeles Business Journals Corporate Scial Responsibility Award. For more information othe Inter Valley Health Plan or Helping Hands Weevisit www.IVHP.com or call 800-251-8191 or 80505-7150.

Free gathering discussingosteoporosis held for seniors

Claremont seniors and their families are invited participate in a free talk on osteoporosis and bone desity on Wednesday, July 31 at 10 a.m. in the Joslyn Ceter, 665 N. Mountain Ave.

Guest speakers from Inter Valley Health Plan, Pomona-based Medicare Advantage Organization, wlead the discussion and provide free screenings for iterested participants.

The presentation is provided as a part of the JoslyCenter Coffee Talk, a free interactive series.

Coffee Talk is an interactive series of discussions o

a osteoporosis and bone density. The talks are free, breservations are required. For more information or sign up, call 399-5488.

Come craft to support servicmen and women

Claremonts Colors 91711 invites the public come craft for a cause. The specialty yarn shop, lcated at 248 Harvard Ave., will host its second annuCharity Knit Nights on Fridays throughout Augufrom 6 to 9 p.m.

Knit or crochet items for Operation GratitudeLos Angeles-based nonprofit that sends hats anscarves to our service men and women. In 2012, Coors crafters donated more than 150 handcrafted item

To kick start the event, Colors will host a specipajama party on Friday, August 2. Refreshments wbe provided to sustain guests, who are invited to knand crochet from 6 to midnight.

To help with the expense of participation, Colowill give a 10 percent discount to those who chooto buy items from the store for use in the charidrive. In addition, for every hour of knitting/crocheing at the store, participants will be entered intogrand prize drawing.

Not a knitter? No problem. Donations and lettefor those overseas are welcome. Beanie Babies, W

bkinz and Troll collection toys are also sought. Fmore information on Charity Knit Nights or donatinto the cause, contact owner Diana Miller at [email protected].

Healthcare specialist completecourse on health care changes

Don McDonald, a healthcare specialist with PacifAdvisors and a Claremont resident of nearly 40 yearrecently became certified through The National Assciation of Health Underwriters (NAHU) new profesional development course on the Patient Protectioand Affordable Care Act (PPACA). This continuineducation course for agents has been approved in astates, and Mr. McDonald, a pharmacist with over 5years experience, will receive 11 education credifrom the California Department of Insurance.

Mr. McDonald completed this 10-hour course to rceive the most up-to-date information on the ketechnical components of PPACA and PPACA and

prepared to counsel his clients on upcoming requirhealthcare changes and new options for health plan

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OUR TOWN


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William Bill Charles Rasmussen, alongtime Claremont resident, died un-expectedly on Monday, July 22, 2013 atKaiser Hospital in Fontana after emer-gency surgery, with his entire family byhis side. He was 63.

Mr. Rasmussen was born in Ames,Iowa in 1949 to William Sr. and AlbaRasmussen. His sister, Linda, was born4 years later. The family moved tosouthern California when he was 6. Mr.Rasmussen was always a good studentand an accomplished athlete. He wasalso a devoted big brother, interviewingand evaluating many of his sisters

prospective suitors.After graduating from Claremont

High School in 1967, Mr. Rasmussen at-tended the University of California,Santa Barbara, where he met his futurewife, Diana Dinny Weaver, at fresh-men orientation. He was a member ofPhi Delta Theta and was active in school

politics.Mr. Rasmussen and Dinny were mar-

ried in September of 1970, at the start oftheir senior year. This September wouldhave marked their 43rd anniversary.After graduating from UCSB with de-grees in history, the Rasmussens at-tended graduate school at San Jose State.Once they completed their masters de-grees, they returned to Claremont. Ms.Rasmussen taught at Claremont HighSchool and Mr. Rasmussen enrolled ina PhD program at the Claremont Grad-uate School, where he focused on 20thcentury American history.

In 1974, Mr. Rasmussen earned ateaching credential at the University of

La Verne, and then he and his wifejoined the Peace Corps. Both workedas teachers of English in the CentralAfrican Republic. They began theirwork at a rural lycee in Bouar beforemoving to the capital city of Bangui in1975, where Mr. Rasmussen taughtEnglish literature at lUniversit de

Bokassa. Bright-eyed and eager for ad-venture, they braved giant ant attacks,dive-bombing bats and many a bowl ofmystery meat.

Mr. Rasmussen narrowly survived anintestinal infection and a harrowing

jeep ride to the capital, 400 kilometersaway. They completed their tour of

duty and returned to the States in 1978.Mr. Rasmussen was hired as a teacher

at the Calverton School in southernMaryland, where he taught subjectsranging from psychology to businesslaw, served as college advisor and

coached basketball, baseball and soccer.For most of his tenure at the CalvertonSchool, he was also the assistant head-master. During their time in Maryland,the Rasmussens welcomed 2 sons, Tonyand Dan.

In 1988, homesick for California, thefamily returned to Claremont so thatthey could be close to Mr. Rasmussens

parents and to his sister Lindas family,including her husband, Dan Ridd, anddaughters, Cameron and Maurgan. In1991, Mr. and Ms. Rasmussen were

blessed with a third son, David.In Claremont, Mr. Rasmussen taught

at Sycamore Elementary for 2 years andthen at his alma mater, Claremont High

School. At CHS, he taught English liter-ature and Advanced Placement US his-tory and was head of the historydepartment. Mr. Rasmussen helped or-ganize and was the teacher advisor forthe Black Student Union, the Asian Pa-cific Student Organization and thespeech and debate team, to name a few.Mr. Rasmussen involved himself enthu-siastically in the lives of his students,

providing guidance and help to any stu-dent in need.

For Mr. Rasmussen, teaching wasmore than a job. It was a calling thatcontinued even when he was out of theclassroom, teaching catechism andcoaching Little League for all 3 of his

sons. With his teaching partner LowRice and middle son Daniel, Mr. Ramussen regularly provided color commentary for the local cable broadcasts school sporting events.

From 2005 until July 22, Mr. Ra

mussen taught at Fontana High SchooHe was deep into preparation for the ucoming fall term, bringing a stack of rsearch material with him to the hospion Monday.

Bill honored his students with hearnestness, consistency and opennesand he cherished each and every one them, his family shared. He let theknow that he believed in them anthought them imaginative, capable anunique, and he struggled every day to them know that they were each pearwithout price. His students returned thlove in kind, immortalizing their MRaz in affectionate cartoons, ceramiand song. It was a mushy ol love affa

Bill made us all more than we are.Mr. Rasmussen is survived by his wi

Dinny and his 3 sons, Tony, Dan anDavid; by his daughters-in-law, Debrah and Nicole; by his sister, Linda; an

by a host of wonderful souls.Services for Mr. Rasmussen will b

held on Monday, July 29 at 10 a.m. Our Lady of the Assumption CatholChurch, followed by interment at OPark Cemetery.

Donations may be made to tWilliam Charles Rasmussen Scholaship Fund; proceeds will go to FontaHigh School graduating seniors. For dtails, please email the Rasmussen family at [email protected].

OBITUARIESClaremont COURIER/Friday, July 26, 2013 1

William RasmussenBeloved teacher, husband and father

Margaret Carothers

Margaret Carothers, a longtime Clare-mont resident, died on July 17, 2013 fol-lowing a brief illness. She was 65.

A memorial service will be held on Au-gust 3 at 9 a.m. at Oak Park Cemetery, 410S. Sycamore Ave. A full obituary on Ms.Carothers will be included in a future edi-tion of the COURIER.

Jeanne SchlickA memorial service for former longtime Clare-

mont resident Jeanne Schlick will be held Tuesday,July 30 at 1:30 p.m. at Todd Memorial Chapel, 570

N. Garey Ave. in Pomona. Ms. Schlick died on July3, 2013 in Indian Wells, California after a brief ill-ness. She was 79. A reception will follow services atthe DoubleTree, 555 W. Foothill Blvd. in Claremont.

Ms. Schlick is survived by her sons and theirspouses, William and Carol Schlick, Howard andCindy Schlick, and Paul and Lisa Schlick, all ofClaremont, and by 7 grandchildren. She was precededin death by her daughter Debbie and husband Ken-neth, longtime owner of S&J Towing in Pomona.

Interment will be private.


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Day 1: Green Day. Day 2:Elvis Presley. If thissounds like a dream itin-

erary, youre the type of kid Rockn Roll Band Camp was made for.

The 2-week course is being offeredthrough the Claremont Educational Foun-dations annual SLICE summer enrichmentprogram for the first time this year. Its aimis to turn a rag-tag group of kids with fair tomiddling instrumental and vocal skills intoa cohesive band with a toe-tapping sound.

So far, the class, taught by ClaremontHigh School jazz band instructor RickMelanson, has delivered on its promise.

By the end of the first class meeting, heldthis Monday in the instrument room at ElRoble Intermediate School, 14-year-oldCarly Sanden was belting out Green DaysHoliday, accompanied by 12-year-oldKamron Curlin on bass, 11-year-old Ma-soud McLeod on drums and 13-year-old

James Bradley on guitar.The group gelled further the next day as 2 additional

singers, Samantha Rodriguez and Hannah Aquino,both 12hamstrung the first day by bashfulness and alack of micsjoined Carly in a rousing rendition ofElvis Presleys Hound Dog.

The mic should only do so much. A singers got toproject, Mr. Melanson advised the ensemble, whichincludes an additional bassist and guitarist not yetready to plug into their amps.

Has anyone not seen School of Rock? Mr. Melan-son continued, referencing the 2003 movie starringJack Black. What he talks about is attitudestickingit to the man.

With his rockabilly-style hairdo, Mr. Melanson proj-ects more than a little attitude himself. Nonetheless, heknows what it feels like to be self-conscious, some-thing he shared with Samantha and Hannah when theybalked at channeling Presley.

I was a shy person and I had to get over it, he said.Some people arent shy and theyre lucky. This is theplace to get used to getting embarrassed, getting overit and going for it.

Mr. Melanson seemed to be everywhere during themorning class. He went over a bass line with Kamron,reminded a less experienced girl how to form a Cchord, enjoined James not to overpower the vocals

with his guitar and demonstrate a drum fifor his pre-teen percussionist.

James and Carly, who is a double-threwith skills on guitar and vocals, are members of Syc Kids, a band they joined whiattending El Roble. Currently on hiatus, thgroup has performed gigs like FridaNights Live in the Claremont Village. Thespecialize in covers by contemporabands like Maroon 5 and Green Day anclassic acts like The Beatles and StevWonder. Rock n Roll Band Camp offethe Syc Kids a chance to take to the magain and move to the next level.

For Kamron, an El Roble student whhas been taking private bass lessons for years, the camp is his first chance to jawith other musicians.

It was pretty cool. I liked the whounity of the band, he said. Everyone dtheir parts well.

A newbie to the band scene, Masoudeemed his first day neat but challening. As soon as he got home from his daat SLICE, which also included drummin

class, he planned to station himself at his drum kit foa nice, long practice.

At the end of the session, the kids will give a livperformance for parents and SLICE students whoschedules permit.

Mr. Melanson has taught a rock n roll band camp the private sector before, but this is his first time taing the course to the Claremont Unified School Ditrict. Its a great way for would-be rockers to dabble the music world, but theres more involved.

Young musicians get schooled in the art of rock n roll

EDUCATION

COURIER photo/Steven FelschudneffMusic teacher Rick Melanson smiles as his Rock n Roll Band Camp stu-dents improve their version of Imagine Dragons Radioactive on Tuesdayat El Roble Intermediate School. During the school year, Mr. Melansonteaches jazz band, guitar and the history of rock n roll at CHS and El Roble.

ROCK CAMPcontinues on the next page


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Youve got different talent levels,Mr. Melanson said. One thing I empha-size is that we need to work together andhelp students who need help. It teachesthe more advanced students leadershipskills.

A SLICE of summer

As any parent knows, summer dayscan seem like an eternity. Many familiesfight boredom and summer braindrain by enrolling their kids in as manyof the 3 SLICE sessions as possible.During each 2-week session, kids canget in up to 3 or 4 classes per day.

Aimed at students in the first throughtwelfth grades, the program offers myr-iad classes cultivating curiosity, talentand confidence. There are music andsports and even drivers education. Thereare foreign languages, artistic pursuitssuch as stop motion animation and claysculpture and academic courses likeGeometry Boot Camp. There are also funapplied science classes like ExploringElectricity and Ultimate Fort Building.

Some families may have difficultypaying for SLICE classes. Most costfrom $95 to $150, but they can easily runinto the hundreds, especially high schoolclasses. Luckily, the Claremont Educa-tional Foundation is able to offer schol-arships, a number that continues to growwith the help of a brand-new SLICE

sponsor, Metro Honda, a Honda/Acuradealer serving communities throughoutthe east San Gabriel Valley.

With the pool up to $45,000, up to 150new scholarships have been offered. Be-tween word of mouth about the fun andrigor of the classes and increased finan-cial aid, participation in the program hasgrown 25 percent this year alone. Thissummer, SLICE will have hosted 942students, taking a total of 1,666 classes.

Another exciting development for or-

ganizers this year is participation by theClaremont Graduate University (CGU).Many classes have gone from a one to10 teacher-student ratio, to a one to 3ratio, with a master teacher from CUSDsupported by 2 CGU student teachers.

With all of these attributes, JeremyTroesha CHS counselor who servesas co-director of SLICE along withCUSD teacher on special assignmentBrian DAmbrosia-Donnercan be ex-cused for raving about the program

whenever he gets a chance.We get the unique opportunity

hand-pick our teachers here, he saiWeve got the best teachers in the ditrict. Its a unique staff, with the best curiculum in their areas.

Sarah [email protected]

COURIER photos/Steven FelschudneSamantha Rodriquez, left, Carly Sanden and Hannah Aquino sing Elvis Presleys Hound Dog on Tuesday during a Rock n Roll Band Camp class in ClaremonThe students had already learned to play 3 songs, even though it was only the second time the class had met.

James Bradley and Amanda Gale plaguitar while rehearsing with fellow stdents during a Rock n Roll BanCamp class at El Roble. The 2-weecourse is offered through the Clarmont Educational Foundations annuSLICE summer enrichment program

James Bradley adjusts the volume on his amplifier as he rehearses with other stu-dents in the Rock n Roll Band Camp class on Tuesday in Claremont. SLICE addedthe class this year to a list of 95 classes that will serve 942 students.

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CALENDARNightlifeRancid performs at Fox TheaterPomona this weekend.

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GalleriesGaleria de Prolas to host weeklygatherings in the Packing House.

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FRIDAY NIGHTS LIVE Dine down-town, then stroll the Village to hear freelive music performances from 6 to 9

p.m. This weeks performers includeSqueekin Wheels (folk/bluegrass) atthe Public Plaza, No Static (rock) at theClaremont Chamber and Steve PatrickCarrico Band (jazz/rock) at city hall.

BLUE STAR MUSEUM DAYS Freeadmission for all active-duty military per-sonnel, their immediate family membersand veterans. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Rancho SantaAna Botanic Garden, 1500 N. CollegeAve., Claremont. Visit www.rsabg.org orcall 625-8767 for more details.

LIVE JAZZperformance on the BlueFin patio at 2 p.m. 665 E. FoothillBlvd., Claremont. 946-1398.FILM SCREENING Charles Chap-lins 1936 film Modern Times. 9 p.m.$6. Film School screening series onthe Hip Kitty Jazz and Fondue patio. 502W. First St., Claremont Packing House.

MONDAY NIGHT CONCERT inthe park. Tonights performance: TheRavelers (classic rock). The series isco-sponsored by the city and the Ki-wanis Club Concerts take place onMonday nights at Memorial Park,840 N. Indian Hill Blvd. from 7 to8:30 p.m. Food and refreshments areavailable.

ISRAEL AND JORDAN Retired his-tory teacher Gene Smith will discusshistorical, ethnic, political and religiousideas of Israel and Jordan. A buffetlunch is available at 11:30 a.m. for $12.Dessert and coffee is available for $6.The University Club meets each Tues-day at the Hughes Community Center,1700 Danbury Rd., Claremont.TUESDAY MOVIES IN THEPARKClaremont Police Departmentsannual summer movie series. Tonightsscreening: Hotel Transylvania at Hig-ginbotham Park, located at 599 Mt.Carmel Drive, Claremont. Moviegoers

are asked to bring blankets and lowchairs only, and to leave 4-leggedfriends at home. Movies begin at duskat about 7:30 p.m.

CLAREMONT PLACE Life LongLearning Series featuring this months

speaker Claremont resident Daniel RDeChaine, armorer for the US Fencin

Team and US Fencing Team Hall oFame member. 10:30 to 11:30 a.mClaremont Place Senior Living, 120 WSan Jose Ave., Claremont. For more information or to RSVP, call 447-5259FOUND OBJECT JUGGLINGSHOW for children ages Kindegarten through eighth grade. 2 p.mClaremont Library, 208 N. HarvarAve., Claremont.

BLOOD DRIVE The Claremont PolicDepartment, in partnership with CedarSinai, will host a blood drive from nooto 5:30 p.m. at Taylor Hall in CahuillPark, located at 1717 N. Indian HiBlvd., Claremont. Lieutenant MikCiszek is leading the blood campaign ihonor of his fathers journey with canceand to help the Cancer Centers need fo

blood donations, particularly in the sum

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ALLEN THEATRE: Pomona Colleges SeaverTheatre Complex, 300 E. Bonita Ave., Claremont.607-4375. July 26 at 7 p.m., July 27 at 2 and 7 p.m. and July 28at 2 p.m.: Claremont School of Theatre Arts will per-form African Folktales, a collection of folklore storiesthat explore the ideas behind Africas starring character,Anansi, the trickster spider. $10 for adults or $8 for chil-dren under 12 years old. For more information or tomake reservations, call 607-4396.CANDLELIGHT PAVILION: 455 W. Foothill Blvd.,Claremont. Thursday, Friday and Saturday eveningshows: dinner at 6 p.m., performance at 8:15 p.m.; Sun-day evening shows: dinner at 5 p.m., performance at7:15 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday matinees: lunch at 11a.m., performance at 12:45 p.m. 626-1254, ext.1 orwww.candlelightpavilion.com.Tuesday and Wednesday, July 30 and 31: SurfinSafari: The Ultimate Tribute to The Beach Boys.Through August 4: Rodgers & Hammersteins TheKing and I.August 9 through September 8: The Sound ofMotown.Tuesday and Wednesday, August 13 and 14: ThePiano Man: The Music of Billy Joel and Elton John.Wednesday, August 21: DSB: Americas FavoriteTribute to Journey.Tuesday and Wednesday, August 27 and 28:Michael Ryan and Friends: Gypsy Passion.HAUGH PERFORMING ARTS CENTER: 1000W. Foothill Blvd., Glendora. Discounts available forstudents, seniors and youth. 626-963-9411 orwww.haughpac.com.

July 26 through 28:Disneys Beauty and the Beast Jr.LEWIS FAMILY PLAYHOUSE: 12505 CulturalCenter Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. Call 477-2752 orvisit www.lewisfamilyplayhouse.com.Through July 28: Seussical the Musical.August 3 through 10: Karousel Kids present ASpoonful of Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.August 16 through 25: Rancho Cucamonga Com-munity and Arts Foundation presents The Underpants.Sunday, September 22: Wynonna & The Big Noise.

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LAEMMLES CLAREMONT 5: 450 W. Second St.,Claremont. 621-5500 or visit www.laemmle.com formovie listings. General admission $11; students with ID$8.50; children under 12 $8; seniors 62+ $8; bargain price

$8 on Monday through Friday for all shows prior to 6p.m. and Saturday, Sunday and holidays prior to 2 p.m.Now playing: Despicable Me 2 [PG], The Way,Way Back [PG13], Pacific Rim [PG13], Red 2

MOVIE LISTINGS

mer when donations levels are at theirlowest. Walk-ins are welcome, but reg-istering in advance is encouraged. Tosign up, contact Debbie Trevino [email protected] or 399-5420.ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONClaremont Craft Ales is turning one.Celebrate at one of 2 sessions: noon to4 p.m. or 5 to 9 p.m. Admission is $20and comes with a commemorative firstanniversary engraved glass and 5 fillsof beer. Children and designated driv-ers may attend for $5 or free if they

bring a new pair of shoes to benefitShoes That Fit charity. Festivities in-clude food, music, hand-made arcadegames and 20 beers on tap. Be enteredin a raffle for brining a brand new pairof athletic shoes ranging in size fromchildren to adult. Tickets are availableat the tasting room or online at

www.brownpapertickets.com/event/416217.Claremont Craft Ales is located at 1420

N. Claremont Blvd. 204 C, Claremont.Contact [email protected] more information.

FRIDAY NIGHTS LIVE Dine down-town, then stroll the Village to hear freelive music performances from 6 to 9

p.m. This weeks performers includeTannins (jazz) at the Public Plaza,Jackson Family Band (folk/rock) at theClaremont Chamber and Nick Casilla& Family (rock/jazz) at city hall.KNIT TIL MIDNIGHT Colors 91711

presents Friday Night Charity KnitNights on behalf of Operation Gratitude.This Los Angeles based organization an-nually sends 100,000 care packages filledwith snacks, toys, entertainment itemsand personal letters of appreciation as

well as hats and scarves addressed to in-dividually named US Service Membersdeployed in hostile regions around theworld. Their mission is to lift morale,

bring a smile to a service members faceand express appreciation and support ofthose back home. There are several waysto help: Cash donations are used to helpwith packaging and shipping, BeanieBabie donations are given to deployedtroops use as personal mascots and posi-tive and upbeat letters are used to showgratitude. Bring donations to Colors91711 and they will hand deliver them toOperation Gratitude headquarters in No-vember. Any purchases made at Colors91711 for this charity project will receivea 10 percent discount. For every hour ofknitting/crocheting for Operation Grati-tude at Colors 91711, guests will be en-tered into a drawing for a grand prize.Charity Knit Nights are August 9, 16, 23and 30 from 6 to 9 p.m. with a specialkick off today, August 2 from 6 p.m. to

midnightguests are encouraged to arrive in pajamas. Refreshments will b

provided. Colors 91711 is located at 24N. Harvard Ave., Claremont.FOOD TRUCK Slammin Sliderfood truck will be at Claremont CraAles after 4 p.m. 1420 N. ClaremonBlvd. 204 C, Claremont.

POMONA HERITAGE Annual OlHome Restoration Workshop. Learabout wood window restoration, livingreen in a vintage home, faux finishegardens to attract birds and butterflieselecting and trimming trees, Pomon

planning district guidelines, Mills Acwood refinishing, lumber ABCs, rooing issues and more. 9 a.m. to 2 p.mFree event. Trinity United MethodiChurch, 676 N. Gibbs. For more information, visit wwwpomonaheritage.org

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CASA DE SALSA: 415 W. FoothillBlvd. This is a restaurant that offersweekly live entertainment. 445-1200.

Thursday: Michael Ryan and Friends.6 to 9 p.m.

Friday through Sunday:Romantic gui-tarist Vicente Victoria. 5 p.m. to closing.

Sunday: Mariachi San Pedro. 10

a.m. to 2 p.m.EUREKA CLAREMONT: 580 W.First St., Claremont. Open daily from 11a.m. to midnight Sunday through Thurs-day and closes at 1 a.m. Friday and Sat-urday. Hoppy Hour daily from 2 to 6

p.m. 445-8875.Mondays:Local Mondays featuring $3Dale Bros. Brewery pints.Tuesdays: 50 percent off all wines bythe glass.Wednesdays: Steal-the-Glass craft beerof the week. Meet the brewer firstWednesday of every month.Thursday, August 1: All Titos Vodkadrinks $2 off and Eureka Thursday

Night Music featuring ClaremontVoodoo Society.THE FOLK MUSIC CENTER: 220Yale Ave., Claremont Village.

Open Mic night, the last Sunday ofevery month. Sign-up begins at 6 p.m.;

performances run from 6:30 to 9 p.m.Admission is $1. Info: 624-2928 orwww.folkmusiccenter.com.Saturday, August 17: Hobo Jazz playsa blend of roots music and pre-war soulwith Dave Brown, a native of Riverside,who channels the spirit and style of Jim-mie Rodgers, Americas Blue Yodeler,with songs of the 1930s.FLAPPERS COMEDY: 540 W. FirstSt., Claremont Packing House. 18+.

Show times: Friday and Saturday at 8p.m. and 10 p.m. Tickets can be pur-chased online or at the door.Friday and Saturday, July 26 and 27:Rene Garcia has been labeled as theLatin Jerry Lewis and has toured withKatt Williams and Bill Bellamy.Sunday, July 28: Two Milk Minimum

features a rotation of outlandish and zanycomedy magicians, jugglers, musicians,improv artists, puppeteers and noveltyacts. $10. 4:30 p.m.Sunday, July 28: Silly Sundays (openmic/auditions). 9 p.m.Friday and Saturday, August 2 and 3:Don Friesen captures the irony of parent-ing, marriage and everyday absurditiesthrough characters, voices, parodies and issaid to have some of the best written rou-

tines around. As the only 2-time winner inthe 36-year history of the prestigious SanFrancisco International Comedy Compe-tition, Mr. Friesen takes the stage witha playful, high-energy spoof of his lifeas a modern suburban dad trying to getthrough the day with a bit of money inthe bank and a scrap of dignity intact.

FOX THEATER POMONA: 301 S.Garey Ave., Pomona. www.fox

pomona.com.Saturday, July 27: Rancid.THE GLASS HOUSE: 200 W. SecondSt., Pomona. 865-3802.Saturday, August 17: The Red Jump-suit Apparatus. $12 to $15. 7 p.m.HIP KITTY JAZZ & FONDUE: 502W. First St., Claremont Packing House.Tuesday through Sunday, 5:30 p.m. to 2

a.m. Live jazz every night. Admission: 2-drink minimum. Info: 447-6700 orwww.hipkittyjazz.com.

Friday, July 26: The Teryn R BigBand. 8 p.m. $5 cover charge.Saturday, July 27:Nutty (lounge/jazz).8 p.m. $5 cover charge.Sunday, July 28: Water Serpents. 7 to11 p.m. Film School screening seriesfeaturing Modern Times (Charles Chap-lin, 1936). 9 p.m. $6.Tuesday, July 30: Ladies Night (fe-male DJs). 9 p.m.Wednesday, July 31: Open JamNight with The Bastards of Belleville(blues). 8 p.m.

Thursday, August 1:

The Lounge Trio(jazz) from 7 to 9 p.m. and Beat Cinema(DJ) from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Friday, August 2: Hobo Jazz (jazz).

8 p.m. $5 cover charge.Saturday, August 3: Phat Cat Swinge(lounge/jazz). 8 p.m. $5 cover charge.HOTEL CASA 425: 425 W. First StClaremont. Call 624-2272 or viswww.casa425.com.Wednesday, August 7: Vahagini performs 6 to 9 p.m.THE PRESS RESTAURANT: 12Harvard Ave., Claremont VillageThursday through Saturday until 2 a.m

Live DJ every Thursday at 11 p.m. 21after 9 p.m. Standing room only afte9:30 p.m. No cover. 625-4808.Friday, July 26: The Dave GleasoTrio. 10 p.m.Saturday, July 27:Patrick Carrico Ban(rock/country).Sunday, July 28: Sunday dinner pianmusic from 6 to 8 p.m.

Tuesday, July 29: King Trivia NighAnswer trivia questions for a chance twin beer. 9:30 p.m.Wednesday, July 30: Half-off WinWednesday. 11 a.m. to closing.Thursday, August 1: Baldy MountaiJazz Band (jazz). 8 p.m.

Friday, August 2: Stanley T. & thHomewreckers (rock/soul). 10 p.m.Saturday, August 3: Horse Oper(country/honky tonk/bluegrass). 10 p.m

NIGHTLIFE

COURIER photo/Jenelle RenscEureka Claremont, known for its many craft beers, also offers a variety of prohibition-style drinks made with fresh ingredientClaremont After Hours bloggers bring you another story about local nightlife. Visit www.claremont-courier.com.


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57 UNDERGROUND: 300-C S.Thomas St., Pomona Arts Colony. Fri-day through Sunday, noon to 4 p.m.,second and last Saturdays, noon to 9

p.m. 57 Underground features contem-porary works by member and guestartists. 397-0218.

Through August 31:Pomona/Deme-ter, a group exhibition by members ofgallery 57 Underground. Receptions:Saturdays, July 27 from 5 to 9 p.m., Au-gust 10 from noon to 4 p.m. and August31 from 5 to 9 p.m.AMOCA MUSEUM: 399 N. GareyAve., Pomona. 865-3146. Wednesdaythrough Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.www.amoca.org. 865-3146.Through July 28: The Clay Con-nection: Jim and Nan McKinnell, cel-ebrating their 5-decade careers.August 10 through September 29:2013 Ceramic Biennial, a communityexhibition and fundraiser featuringsouthern California artists in associa-tion with the American Ceramic Soci-ety-Design Chapter with guest artistKaren Sullivan and guest judge PatrickCrabb. Opening reception: Saturday,August 10 from 6 to 9 p.m.Saturday, September 14: Free familyday featuring tours, hands-on activitiesand demonstrations. 1 to 4 p.m.Saturday, September 14:Second Sat-urday Lecture Series: Karen Sullivanand Partick Crabb. 7 p.m.BUDDHAMOUSE EMPORIUM:

134 Yale Ave., Claremont. Open dailyfrom 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.www.buddhamouse.com. 626-3322.Through July 31: Rescued Treas-ures, mosaic works by Leanne Turner.Ms. Turner believes in repurposing res-cued treasures and products that would

be going into a landfill find their wayinto her creations. Some of those itemsmay have come from the very home

that they are now returning to, onlynow it is home in a different form.Mosaics are her preferred medium be-cause it allows her to combine all herskills into one art form. On every otherSunday morning, you will find Ms.Turner at the Claremont Farmers Mar-ket and at selected exhibitions andshows throughout the area, such asGypsy Sisters and the Maloof Founda-tion Show.CLAREMONT COMMUNITYFOUNDATION ART GALLERY:205 Yale Ave., Claremont Chamber ofCommerce. Monday through Friday,9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 398-1060.Through July 31: Helen FellersSkinnys.August 2 through 31: L.J.C. Shi-modas Zenga: What I Make of WhatI Think, traditional Japanese brush

paintings meets modern abstract art.Opening reception: Friday, August 2from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.CLAREMONT FORUM GALLERY:586 W. First St. in the Packing House.Tuesday through Thursday, noon to 7

p.m.; Friday and Saturday, noon to 9 p.m.;and Sunday, noon to 7 p.m. 626-3066.

Through July 31: Cloud, an artexhibition by Cynde Miller.Wednesdays through August 28:New Minds Meditation Society at7:15 p.m.THE COLONY AT LOFT 204: 532W. First St., #204, Claremont PackingHouse. Open Tuesday through Saturday,11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Extended hours on thefirst Friday of the month for Claremont

Art Walk until 9 p.m. with live musicsponsored by Live on Analog Recordsat 8 p.m. Visit www.loft204.com.Email [email protected] for informa-tion about purchasing monthly wallspace for artwork display or to inquireabout event rental of gallery space. CallVicki at 626-224-7915 or 626-963-4238for one-on-one art instruction for juniorhigh and high school age students.Through July 27: Digital artwork byCurt Gaiser is featured this month.Framed and signed artwork is availablestarting at $30.Tuesday, July 30: Beginning bellydance class with Adina Dane of

Casablanca Bar & Grill. Learn basicupper and lower body isolations, foot-work and important stretching tech-niques. Wear comfortable clothes.Bring a yoga mat and water bottle. 7 to8 p.m. $10.Wednesday, July 31: Intermediatebellydance class. Time to get technical. Workon isolation drills and movement combi-nations while diving deeper into bellydance technique. Wear comfortableclothes. Bring a yoga mat and water bot-tle. 7 to 8 p.m. $10.

dA CENTER FOR THE ARTS252 S. Main St., Pomona ArColony. Wednesday through Satuday, noon to 5 p.m.; Thursday, 12 t9 p.m. 397-9716.Through July 27: Cali Irons presenSteel Wheels and Ink, which displaythe talents of over 60 tattoo artists osteel panels. Closing reception: Satuday, July 27 from 5 to 9 p.m.

FIRST STREET GALLERY ARCENTER: 250 W. First St., Suite 120Claremont. Monday through Friday,a.m. to 5 p.m. Info: 626-5455.Through September 22: Staff Slects showcasing both the staff anclients of First Street Gallery Art Center. Opening reception: Friday, Augu2 from 6 to 8 p.m.GALERIA DE PROLAS: 532 WFirst St. #211, Claremont PackinHouse. Open by appointment.Mondays: Mindful Beauty Medtation Gathering. Connect, listenshare, create, be, meditate and lovMeditation sessions every Monda

evening from 8 to 9:30 p.m. $5 suggested donation. Space is limited to 1people per session. Contact NichoAnn at [email protected] ovisit www.facebook.com/mindful.beautTuesdays: Tribe Tuesday, aopen studio session for artists to sharthe space and work on their pieceOpen to artists of all levels from 7 t9:30 p.m. Space is limited to 10 peo

ple per session. Call 236-1562 o

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RESTAURANT ROW

visit www.facebook.com/galeriadeperolas.GALLERIA BERETICH: The homeand studio of Barbara Beretich, 1034Harvard Ave., Claremont. 624-0548.www.galleriaberetich.com.Open Sundays from noon to 3 p.m.:Visitors welcome anytime, appointmentsappreciated. Featuring California art,

paintings and sculptures from local andnational artists since 1976.GALLERY SOHO: 300-A S.Thomas St., basement level, PomonaArts Colony. Thursday through Sun-day, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.August 4 through September 6: At-mospheric Elements.Submissions:Sat-urday, August 3 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Reception:Saturday, August 10 from 6 to9 p.m.Pick up: Saturday, September 7.MAIN STREET GALLERY: 252C S.Main St., Pomona. Open 10 a.m. to 6

p.m. 868-2979.Through July 27: Double Featurecurated by Stacy Davies.

MALOOF FOUNDATION FORARTS & CRAFTS: 5131 Carnelian St.,Alta Loma. 980-0412, [email protected] or www.malooffoundation.org.

Tours: Docent-led tours are offered onThursdays and Saturdays at 1, 2 and 3

p.m. and feature Sam Maloofs hand-made home, furniture and the extensive

Maloof collection of arts and crafts. Dueto limited capacity, advance reservationsare strongly recommended for all tours.Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for sen-iors and $5 for students. The DiscoveryGarden is open to visitors on Thursdaysand Saturdays between noon and 4 p.m.at no charge. Check in at the FoundationBookstore. The garden features drought-tolerant plants native to California andother parts of the world.Through October 27: With StringsAttached: Art in the Craft of Sound.There are nearly 40 musical instrumentsin the exhibition, representing a broadcross-section of cultures and traditions.The performances bring to life for audi-

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