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Among other endeavors, Ispent 2014 writing obit-uaries.

In some cases, families send me an ac-

count of their loved ones life that isready to go, save for a few style changes.Other times, its a collaborative effort,with me sleuthing out a few pertinentfacts or quotes from the Internet or coax-ing out some colorful details in an inter-view.

Either way, its a task I take seriously.After all, an obituary is someones last

hurrah. Whether its a modest list of themilestones in a life or a sprawling patch-work of events, traits, habits and hob-bies, your obituary is your biography.

Your story isnt only going to be readby friends and family members. Alongwith the police blotter, obituaries are themost widely read section of a newspaper.

We want to read about how other peoplehave lived, because we are all in theprocess of deciding how we should live.

When I share that I am an obituarywriter, the news is generally greeted witha telling, Oh, with the intonation be-traying surprise and pity. And why not?In countless movies, aspiring journalistsfinds themselves and their talent hiddenin the dreaded obit beat. Its up to thetenacious protagonist to demonstrate hisor her reporting chops in order to escapefrom editorial purgatory.

Im not that kind of journalist.I find reading, and writing, a good

obituary to be as uplifting as a self-helpbook. The world cant be all bad when

its filled with people like Betty Slaboda,better known as Grandma Betty,whose obituary graced the COURIER atthe start of 2013. Shortly before herdeath, a grandson asked the 98-year-oldmatriarch what it was like to have livedso long. Her reply is priceless: Oh,honey, it all went so fast.

It certainly helps that the COURIERhas a longstanding tradition of respectfor the dead. There are some limits, butits an honor to be able to tell families,There is no per-word limit. Includewhat you feel is needed to tell the story.

Id like to share with you the biggestlessons Ive gleaned from a year oftelling stories.

Ive discovered that its all about thesmall stuff. Yes, the big thingseduca-tion, career, creative undertakings andrecognitionare important. But thethings that people remember most fondlyare the little details. They are certainlywhat I recall most when the names beginto blur together.

It matters that Bill Chetney, whoseobituary ran at the start of this month,had a venerable career. It is his knack forcelebration, however, that strikes me:Mr. Chetney loved to entertain, and

many functions were held at the Chetneyhome on Lafayette Road. . .New YearsDay parties went from morning to night.Birthdays could transform the backyardinto Chetney Beach or a pirates cove. Amove or a remodel became an event,filled with friends and food. A good timewas had by all.

What better tribute is there? In a worldplagued by crime, environmental crises,economic uncertainties and war, we needgood times.

Ray Eberle (August 2014), a lifelongbaseball lover who was dubbedMickey by his family for his hot batand beautiful blue eyes, was an accom-plished college administrator. He alsoshone at home, however, as a standoutpatriarch: He was an indulgent and lov-ing grandfather, soothing cranky babies(and their parents), playing catch, read-ing stories and buying everyone icecream.

It is likely that Dan Rhoades (January2014) shared many words of wisdomwith the students he taught at the Clare-mont School of Theology. His sons,however, remember his favorite phrase,which he used as a humorous affirma-

tion. He told them repeatedly, Youre agood man, Charlie Brown. It may havebeen silly, but it must have been nice tohear.

Margaret Boggess, who died this Mayat a venerable 100 years old, was a trueartist in the garden and, whenever any-one visited, she would present them witha jar of homemade jam or can of pickles.She was also down-to-earth figurativelyspeaking, with a granddaughter sharingthat, She was a very poised woman but,

as she used to say, she loved a beerstraight from the can now and then.

After reading in the same obit that thelate Mrs. Boggess, an able seamstress,used to say, handiwork is a womanssanity, I even ventured to Michaels.

Realizing there was no handiwork in mylife, I purchased some wooden hoops,fabric and embroidery floss and started needlework project. After all, Mrs.Boggess was able to keep it together fora century and, as an often-stressed working mother, I am open to posthumoussuggestions.

I could go on and on, but this is not intended to be a laundry list. It is, instead,my tribute to the small ways we triumphand shine every time we make someonelaugh, even if its just ourselves; everytime we inject a bit of fun into drudgeryand every time we make someone feelimportant.

I have my own memories of my own

loved ones who have died and, again, itthe quirks I cherish.

Its the way my grandmother, RobertaMcCarty, loved to recite Edgar AllenPoes Annabel Lee, the words in-evitably bringing her to tears. Its theway my grandfather, Clyde McCarty,took advantage of the privacy of hisranch in Redding, occasionally ridingaround on his tractor wearing onlySpeedos. (I know, its not a dignified anecdote, but its indicative of his casualcharm.)

Im also touched when I rememberthe way my great-aunt Florence Iavelli,who lived through the Depression, al-ways made sure I was nourished. As we

waited for our food at a restaurant, shewould pour me a small portion of thecream intended for coffee, urging me todrink it.

I will find myself writing many moreobituaries at the COURIER in the com-ing year, and I will keep looking forthose anecdotes that amuse or move meAnd while it is my sincerest hope thatyou dont have to lose someone youlove, if it happens I will be glad to telltheir story.

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Claremont COURIER/Friday, January 2, 2015CITY NEWS

The year ended much as it began forthe city of Claremont, in litigationwith Golden State Water Company.

Only this time, the water table has turnedand its the City of Trees doing the suing.

After years of discussion and hard work,Claremont has taken the next step in itsbattle for control of the local water systemand filed an eminent domain lawsuitagainst its owner and operator, GoldenState Water Company.

Boy, what a difference a year makes!In December 2013, the city was left to answer to

Golden State after the company filed a Writ of Mandateagainst Claremont, seeking the release of the citys fea-sibility study. The privately-owned water company al-leged the city lacked transparency and had not compliedwith the California Public Records Act and instead re-

jected requests to produce documents that supportedcharts and graphs shown by the city at a public meeting

in November 2013.Transparency is not the issue here, Claremont CityManager Tony Ramos was quoted as saying in the No-vember 20, 2013 Claremont COURIER.

However, by late January 2014, the city began toslowly reveal its hand. The release of a draft Environ-mental Impact Report revealed Claremont officials werein talks with the city of La Verne to assume responsibil-ity for the citys water system should it be obtainedfrom Golden State. Claremont took it one step further inFebruary 2014, approving a Memorandum of Under-standing between the two cities. On March 3, the LaVerne City Council voted unanimously to move for-ward with an operational study of running Claremontswater system. To date, the findings of the study have notbeen released by either city.

The Claremont City Council held a meeting in Marchat Taylor Hall, where they unanimously agreed to ex-plore the possibility of obtaining a voter-approved rev-enue bond to finance the acquisition. Officials estimatedthat current revenue generated from water could supportas much as an $80 million purchase price for the sys-tem. However, should the water system and rights valuecome in higher than $80 million, the city would need tolook to bonds to fund the overage.

The month of May brought more lawsuits fromGolden State, this time challenging the citys Environ-mental Impact Report (EIR) for failing to analyze thedirect, indirect and cumulative environmental effects ofthe project as a whole. The lawsuit didnt dampen theefforts of the city council, which unanimously approveda water revenue bond measure for the November ballot.The proposed bonds would give the city an additional

$55 million toward the acquisition of Claremonts sys-tem, should the price tag exceed the $80 million.

In June 2014, Claremont Affordable Water Advocates(CAWA) made a splash during a city council meeting.The citizens group was against acquiring the water sys-tem by eminent domain and entered into a Memoran-dum of Understanding (MOU) with Golden State. TheClaremont City Council rejected the MOU, stating itwas not a legally enforceable document nor in the bestlong-term interest of the ratepayers.

Mayor Joe Lyons called upon Golden State numer-ous times to come to the table and negotiate directlywith the city and provide residents with a solution to thecommunitys ongoing water rate increases, but his re-quests fell on deaf ears.

With the water revenue bond measure slated for aNovember vote, things really heated up over the sum-mer. By mid-July, the city had hired a public relationsfirm and, on behalf of Golden State, canvassers startedmaking the rounds, circulating a petition for a separatemeasure calling for voter approval on the citys waterbonds. Two canvassersan unidentified male and fe-malegarnered attention when they were videotapedon home surveillance as the man groped the woman onthe front porch of a Claremont home. The couplescaught-on-tape antics made local and national news.

By months end, the city of Claremont and GoldenState had come to an unexpected compromise in the ongoing dispute. A five-page agreement between the par-ties required the city to release its Feasibility Study andrevise the ballot language to seek approval of $135 million in bonds rather than $55 million as previouslystated. In exchange, the water company would stop apetition drive for a counter-initiative and drop legalclaims and lawsuits. Both parties complied and the ballot measure moved forward.

Claremont FLOW (Friends of Locally Owned Watealso made its debut and quickly gathered the support olocal ratepayers. The citizens action group advocated favor of the newly-named Measure W, the water rev-enue bond measure coming before Claremont voters inNovember.

In the months that followed, both sides of Measure Wsprung into action. Yard signs and mailers began to popup, with residents questioning the legality and ethicalitof it all. And the city was no exception. What was in-tended by the city as an informational mailer on Meas-ure W attracted the attention of a Claremonthomeowners political action committee sponsored byGolden State Water. Stop the Water TaxNo on W,previously referred to as Stop the $135 Million

COURIER photos/Steven FelschundneMeasure W opponent Mark Sterba, left, and Freeman Allen presented their respective cases in October duing an Active Claremont meeting at the Hughes Community Center.

Water issue took Claremont by storm in 2014

Parking, pedestrians wreak havok on Wilderness Park

After nearly a year ofinput from city offi-cials, community

members and park consultants,the Claremont Hills Wilder-ness Park (CHWP) MasterPlan is beginning to takeshape, with a draft scheduledfor review in March 2015.

The process has been challenging,with hits and misses along the way, but

residents remain hopeful their concernswill be addressed.

In December 2013, the city contractedwith MIG Consulting to work with staffand the community in preparing a com-prehensive master plan for the CHWP,seeking to strike a balance between en-vironmental conservation and passiverecreational use. In addition, MIG wasasked to update the current managementplan for the city-owned 2,000-acre pre-serve and incorporate various documentsand agreements that guide its operationand maintenance.

One of the first steps in developing theCHWP Master Plan included creating a

Technical Advisory Committee (TAC),whose members were appointed by the

mayor. The TAC is comprised of 11community members representingneighborhoods, conservation groups,recreation and open space users, as wellas the community at large. Some resi-dents have been critical of the composi-tion of the group.

There are no plant or wildlife experts,no geologists, no trail development ex-perts, no county fire department person-nel, almost none representing usersresiding outside Claremont, DeanMcHenry noted in a viewpoint publishedin the COURIER. In fact, its composi-

tion makes it more of a political actioncommittee than a technical one

specifically, individuals more likely weigh the concerns of those who livnear the park rather than to consider thconcerns of all park users and other community members.

The parks increase in popularity hremained a top concern for residents anusers alike. The number of visitors to thClaremont Wilderness Park has skyrocketed from a reported 30,000 visitoin 2006 to an estimated 500,000 annuallaccording to a report released by MIG September. With the assistance of numerous volunteers, MIG collected i

own data for the report using interce

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Claremont COURIER/Friday, January 2, 2015CITY NEWS

Baby-talkers, black catsand all-around bad guysand gals are just a few

of the off-the-wall features that

turned up in this years Clare-mont crime log. From OakPark Cemetery vandals to ateen with a car full of cannabis,heres a look back at the crimestories that made headlines in2014.January

A hot air balloon over the City ofTrees kicked off the New Year forClaremont police, who received numer-ous calls on January 11 regarding anunusual traffic hazard. The waywardballoon had taken off from Cable Air-port as part of the annual air show and

made an emergency landing in theClaremont High School parking lot,mere feet away from a light pole. Theoperator planned to land at The Clare-mont Colleges but, as he explained toofficers, I go wherever the wind takesme. Unfortunately for him, it wasnt avalid enough excuse for an aircraft ac-cident investigator, who reported the il-legal parking job to the FederalAviation Administration.February

A female driver decided it was agood idea to go off-roading throughOak Park Cemetery on February 23,leaving behind quite a bit of damage:three smashed gravestones, a broken

water pipe that was shooting water intothe air and tire marks across the grassyarea. Investigation revealed that thewoman, Rosa Perez, was driving underthe influence with two children in hercar, according to police. Detectivesidentified Ms. Perez in July as thedriver of the white Honda and she waslater charged with vandalism and childneglect.March

The community was rattled when a12-year-old Claremont girl was physi-cally and sexually assaulted in her ownhome. The preteen was home alone onMarch 20 when she was awoken fromher sleep due to strange noises. Based

on evidence found at the scene, 34-year-old Joseph Chandler Davall wasarrested on April 19 at his Yucca Valleyhome. The date farmer was charged andplead not guilty to seven felony countsin Los Angeles County, including twocounts of aggravated sexual assault of achild; one count each of forcible rape;sexual penetration by foreign object;and assault to commit a felony duringthe commission of first-degree burgla-ries. Trial is scheduled to begin inPomona on January 5.April

Police were greeted with a couple ofbizarre scenes at Oak Park Cemetery onApril 1 after discovering blood and

feathers leading up to the remains of adecapitated rooster. A bloody kitchen

knife, held as evidence by Claremontpolice, was found underneath a tree inthe south portion of the cemetery. Thefollowing day, three gravestones werereported missing, each containing abronze placard. There were no wit-

nesses or suspects in either crime.May

The Claremont Police Departmentmade local headlines on May 5 follow-ing an officer-involved shooting. Lt.Jason Walters shot suspect Marcel Her-rera while patrolling in search of a re-ported stolen vehicle. As the officerdrove closer to the vehicle, the car spedaway. Moments later, police located thecar, which appeared to be empty andapproached it on foot. The driver, Mr.Herrera, suddenly put the car in reversetoward the officer, at which time the of-ficer shot at the vehicle, striking the 24-year-old in the upper torso. Mr. Herreraentered a plea of no contest to two of

the three felony counts against him, in-cluding assault upon a police officerand unlawful driving or taking of a ve-hicle. He will spend upwards of threeyears in jail for his crime.June

Justice was finally delivered to a for-mer child psychologist convicted of in-appropriately touching children.Thomas Gary Amberson, 58, pled nocontest on June 23 to two felony countsof performing a lewd act upon a child.He was sentenced to eight years in stateprison and must register as a sex of-fender for life. The Upland resident hada practice in Claremont and one of hispatients revealed to his parents that the

defendant touched him inappropriatelyduring therapy sessions in 2010. Thecase was investigated by the Los Ange-les Police Department.August

Two middle-aged ladies started theirGirls Night Out a bit early and werearrested in the afternoon for beingdrunk in public. Officers responded tothe 1300 block of North Towne Avenueafter receiving a call around 12:30 p.m.regarding two women who were askingpatrons for money and appeared im-paired after a witness observed the pairstumbling into a glass storefront win-dow. Officers made contact with SanDimas residents Jennifer Williams, 41,

and Lisa McIntyre, 45, and determinedthe women were indeed intoxicated.Ms. Williams tried to baby-talk her wayout of trouble by repeatedly changingthe tone of her voice to that of a smallchild and then admitted to having awittle vodka earlier, police reported. Ina preliminary alcohol-screening test,Ms. Williams blew a 3.1, nearly fourtimes the legal limit. In addition, policediscovered Ms. McIntyre had an out-standing warrant for her arrest. The galswere booked and released on bail witha citation.

* * * *A teen with a car full of cannabis

gave new meaning to the word dope

after claiming to be a marijuana dispen-sary deliveryman and then failing to

provide proof of employment. DillonRust was spotted in a church parkinglot and approached by police around 6a.m. after smelling the odor of mari-

juana coming from his vehicle. The 19-year-old told police he delivered for amarijuana dispensary and a search ofhis car revealed he was well-stockedwith 13 plastic bags containing mari-

juana, baked goods containing mari-juana, a vaporizer containing a blacktar-like liquid concentrated cannabisand $445 in cash. Mr. Rust was unableto provide any documentation that heworked for a dispensary or that he was

allowed to possess such a large amountof marijuana. The Inglewood man wasarrested and released on $20,000 bail.

* * * *Road rage reared its ugly head off the

210 freeway and Base Line Road onSeptember 20, resulting in a fight onthe freeway shoulder and an off-dutyofficer drawing his weapon on the en-raged drivers. Around 6:43 p.m., twodrivers who had been brake-checkingand cutting each other off on the free-way had finally had enough when 24-year-old Jancarlo Gutierrez pulled tothe shoulder to let the other driver passby. The other driver, who is consideredthe victim in the incident, followed suit

and approached Mr. Gutierrez car. Ac-cording to Lt. Mike Ciszek, the pair ex-changed a few obscenities before thevictim allegedly began punching thesuspect repeatedly in the face andwouldnt let him out of his vehicle. Mr.Gutierrez then grabbed a knife from thecar and slashed a four-inch lacerationinto the victims left arm, causing himto step back and enabling Mr. Gutierrezto leave his vehicle. The men continuedto fight outside the car until an off-dutypolice officer stopped and ordered bothto ground by gunpoint. Mr. Gutierrez ofSan Bernardino was arrested for as-sault. No charges were filed against theother driver, as it was determined he

acted in self-defense.

OctoberClaremont High School cafeteria

worker Vanessa Tinoco was arrested oOctober 6 and charged with oral copulation of a person under 18 and unlawful sexual intercourse. The Pomonaresident initially entered a plea of notguilty but changed her plea to no con-test on December 22 as part of a dealwith Los Angeles County prosecutorsThe 33-year-old food service workerwas sentenced to three years formalprobation with a three-year suspendedprison sentence. Ms. Tinoco will serveone year in county jail and must regis-

ter as a sex offender upon her release.One count of oral copulation of a per-son under 18 was dismissed as part ofthe plea deal. The court also issued astay-away order of protection for thevictim.

* * * *A knife-wielding woman attacked a

pest control man after a bee outside aVillage business allegedly stung her.According to Lt. Ciszek, the commer-cial pest control technician was hiredby a private business located on the 20block of Yale Avenue to remove beesfrom a tree when the suspect, Pomonaresident Samantha Watt, confrontedhim. The suspect told police the inci-

dent began after she was stung by a beand was trying to get the victim to gether antihistamine and demanded that htake her to the hospital. When he re-fused, the 29-year-old woman allegedlpulled out a 12-inch knife and beganchasing the victim around the street.When asked if she was going to stabthe victim, Ms. Watt responded, F*ckyeah. He had it coming. Hes a shittyperson! Ms. Watt was arrested for as-sault with great bodily injury and wastransferred to Century Regional Detention Facility on a medical issue. Shewas later charged with misdemeanorassault with a deadly weapon and en-tered a plea of not guilty. A pretrialhearing was set for December 29.

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COURIER photo/Steven FelschundneClaremont Police Captain Jon Traber hugs his wife Kris as his colleagues on thpolice force say farewell to the veteran officer on his last day on the job in AugusWith lights and sirens blaring, the entire police force escorted Captain Traber tthe city limits where he announced on the police radio that he was 10-7, or out oservice. Captain Traber said he has no formal plans for retirement other than

trip to the river, work around his house and fixing up his Jeeps.

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* * * *A black cat that crossed paths with

Claremont police aided in her own ar-rest after an officer discovered her inthe back of his patrol unit following an-other call for assistance on Yale Av-enue. According to Lt. Ciszek, officersresponded to a battery call at Waltersaround 1:20 a.m. where they arrested26-year-old Kayvan Fard. The Los An-geles resident had been involved in analtercation with another customer andwhen security intervened, he punchedthem in the face. Mr. Fard briefly lostconsciousness after the fight and had tobe transported by ambulance to Mont-clair Medical Hospital. When the offi-cer returned to his vehicle around 2a.m., he heard heavy breathing then

saw 25-year-old Vanessa Zambrano,who was dressed in a black cat cos-

tume, passed out in the back seat. TheSan Marcos resident was arrested for

being drunk and disorderly and releasedon $250 bail.

DecemberThe year closed with the arrest of

two suspects wanted in the December 2robbery of the Arco AM/PM gas stationat the corner of Foothill and ClaremontBoulevards. 27-year-old Carlos Monte-jano and 23-year-old Christopher De-vora, both from Los Angeles, werecaptured by LAPD on December 18and remain behind bars. The suspectssimulated a handgun under their cloth-ing and demanded money from the reg-ister. The clerk complied then therobbers fled on foot east through the

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Claremont COURIER/Friday, January 2, 2015EDUCATION

Grade-A environmentalism

In May, Vista del Valle won Gradesof Greens third annual Trash FreeLunch Challenge, a kudos that

comes with a $1,000 reward. Vistanabbed the award after reducing theamount of waste produced at the school

by 95 percent, going from nearly 1,000bags of trash per year to less than 100.Vista shared the top honors with Par-

rass Middle School in Redondo Beach,with both schools beating out 22 otherK-12 schools in Los Angeles County.Vistas remarkable disappearing act in-volved the entire campus, with kidslearning to conscientiously sort theirlunchtime trash. Recyclable items gointo the proper receptacle, whilebiodegradable food goes into theschools compost heap. After the com-postable foods have broken down, the re-mains go to nourish the soil of Vistasthriving garden.

The school is using the money it won

to create an outdoor kitchen at the gar-den site, where students can taste thefruits of their labor.

Modeling excellenceIn November, the Claremont Unified

School Districts continuation school,San Antonio High School (SAHS), wasnamed a Model Continuation School.The honor is jointly awarded by the Cal-ifornia Department of Education and theCalifornia Continued Education Associ-ation.

SAHS garnered the title after its ap-plication, detailing the strengths of thecampus, caught the attention of theModel Continuation School board. Theypaid a visit to the campus and were duly

impressed.Principal Sean Delgado said that the

elements of the schools culture that hestressed in the application included thewidespread use of technology, the manybeneficial community partnershipssuch as the use of Claremont Collegesinterns to help run the high schools largegarden and associated Food Justice Pro-gramand the warm relationship be-tween students and staff.

It validates the hard work of a lot of

peoplethe hard work of our teachers,who go above and beyond, of the kidswho come here and transform them-selves educationally and also parents,Mr. Delgado said of the coup.A pretty good gig

Claremont schools have been obtain-ing iPads at a fast rate, given that underthe new Common Core standards, statetestingwhich will begin this springwill be undertaken online by studentsusing tablets.

In the past year, CUSD has gained 600new iPads, taking the number of tabletsavailable to students to a grand total of2,600. This is on top of the 2,000 or so

desktop or laptop computers at variousClaremont school sites.

The purchase of the tablets, which isexpected to continue as needed, albeit ata slower pace, has been underwritten bya combination of district funding, contri-butions from the Claremont EducationalFoundation and fundraising on the partof Parent Faculty Associations at variousschools. San Antonio High School isahead of the curve, with an iPad in thehands of nearly ever student.

Kids in Claremont schools are cur-rently becoming accustomed to usingiPads for educational purposes via apps,including some whose aim is to help stu-dents create media-rich presentations.Sometime in the future, CUSD studentsmay also find themselves perusing theirtextbooks on iPads.

Aware that digital education is thewave of the future, the district has madesure that the majority of iPads it pur-chases have 32 gigabytes of memory inorder to support computerized textbooks,according to Director of TechnologyDamon Rapp.

In addition, while CUSD textbooks

are currently all print versions, any newtextbooks selectedincluding the Cal-ifornia GO Math! series adopted thisyear for K-6 studentsmust have a dig-ital version available for future use.Get on board

In November 5, 2013, four candidatesran for three spots on the Claremont Uni-fied School District Board of Education.The winners, incumbent Steven Llanusaand newcomers Dave Nemer and NancyTreser Osgood, first took their places at

the dais at a December 2013 schooboard meeting. Mr. Llanusa also had thdistinction of being named president othe school board.

At a school board meeting held on December 18, 2014, Mr. Nemer and MTreser Osgood expressed their satisfac

tion with their first year on the boardwhich they characterized as a learninexperience. Mr. Nemer, joking that hhad been a tabula rasa or blank slate the beginning of his freshman yearthanked the senior board members andistrict personnel for showing him thropes. Ms. Treser Osgood expressed spcial gratitude to Mr. Llanusa for his colaborative spirit, warmth and humor.

Nothing that Mr. Llanusa often writea limerick befitting transitional times othe board, board member Hilary LaConte tried her hand at a rhyme in honoof the outgoing president: There oncwas a pres named Steven/Who had us aachieving/The year was so smooth/N

room to improve/So thanks to our prenamed Steven.Mr. Llanusa said he was flattered bu

insisted that credit for the smooth yeago to the entire board, a sentiment he rpeated in a subsequent COURIER inteview.

The board has functioned so well aa whole, and I think that sort of coopeation has permeated throughout the ditrict.Assistant superintendent bids adieu

November 20, 2014 marked the laboard meeting for Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services BonnBell, whose four-and-a-half years witthe district have coincided with one o

the most transformative periods in curiculum in recent history.Ms. Bell presided over the district

transition to the new Common Core curiculum, organizing staff training andnumber of meetings familiarizing paents and other stakeholders with the neform of curriculum and assessment.

Ms. Bell will become Superintendeof the Lowell Joint School District in thWhittier/La Habra Heights areas. Shtakes with her experience gained durin

For CUSD, 2014 was a busy, transformative year

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COURIER photos/Steven FelschundneClaremont Police Chief Paul Cooper, far left, along with Retired Captain Jon Trber took the ALS ice bucket challenge this summer.

With head in hand, retiring teacher Ken Kirkwood is serenaded by his colleaguesduring an assembly in June at El Roble Intermediate School. Mr. Kirkwoods fel-low teachers dressed in beards, wire-rim glasses and knee-high socks as theysang a special tribute to the 37-year El Roble veteran. The costumes were inspiredby Mr. Kirkwoods standard work attire, which added to his reputation as a lov-

able character at the school.

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Mary Cooke Miller

Joan Carolyn CoatsMartha Kohl ErvinAudra A. Oleson

Edra L. Navarro YoungGeorge CopenhaverPatricia Catherine Walker

Dan RhoadesDonald Eugene GarnerWendy Christine Losh

Lewis W. SniderFrank RiceFlorence Graubart

Mary Ellen DayRex Wayne SlocumAnita Gwen Shanahan

Kurt Harold KenworthBeverly I. EverettCharles E. Seeger

Peggy RhoadesJean Ann NistEverett Tozier

Frank C. Terry, Sr.

Ken Clark

Michael HeilpernThomas BorcherdingDonald Lee Maxwell

Elouise Walborn BrinegarBrenda RosenfeldDavid S. Sanders

Inger Stewart SotoRufus L. TurnerSandra Jill Teeples

Frank RoccoRobert SchroederChittenden W. Bennett

Judy A. PayneJames Russell BasselJane Lucile Waters Myers

Trish BranleyMary Lou SlavikJim Ayers

Martha BrundageMartha McCoyArno Hohn, MD

William R. Dunn

Margaret Bromfield

Rick FramptonMargaret BoggessAlabelle Hueter

Michael John McAndrewDonald Wallace StalwickValentina Van Zandt

Janet Hallberg SteffenMargery Smith BriggsWarren David Lamb

Elizabeth FullerMichael GrunnetJanet Hallberg Steffen

Elizabeth Moses FullerKay SmithMichael Grunnet

Dawn SchererDonald D. HafnerDawn Scherer

Ruth BoboRoger HumesPhyllis Kerr Yowell

William Tom McGeachy

Luzma Brayton

Don Stalwick

Leonard Simon

David E. Stikkers

Langdon Elsbree

Arthur Peelle

Cyril Banks

Robert D. Bills

William Don Faust

LeAnn Bridges

Lore M. Dormer

Anne Thompson

Helen Carlson

Edith Tschudi (Cole)

Tanda Kay Pratt

Sherry Sue Miranda

Mary Morris Brown

Raymond Paul Eberle

Winifred Tarpey

Aileen Marie RobinsonMarguerite VanArsdale

Linda Lin Humphrey

Liberia Josephine Setlich

Barbara Bolinger Mitchell

Winifred Hafer

Katharine Bail Hoskins

Sarah Bendiner Fenner

Katherine Courtney Wyatt

Rebecca Roth

Mary E. Betty Graber

Aldo Cassanova

Richard D. Davis, MD

Delores Elizabeth Quinn

Dr. Frederick J. Baker

Jack Quinlan

Winifred Winnie Valvo

Dorothy Dot Sheehy

Elizabeth Palmer

Doris Drucker

Jack Newton Pocock

Deirdre Lashgari

Virginia HartShirley McDowell

Desa Setlich

Rev. Dr. Wendell W. We

Elliot Chung

Esther Flye

John Fassbinder

Judge Holley Graham

Ronald Gary Rubin

Ellen Litney

Mary Elizabeth Blanchar

Marjean Shupe

Anne Hungerfored Griff

William Chetney

Jack Casson

Amy Morneault Ralston

Jo Stewart

Glen Carl Eggen

Shirley M. Stiles

John Frampton

Dina Louise BiscottiSophie WilliamsGary Brown

John D. SullivanRena S. Smilkstein

Claremont COURIER/Friday, January 2, 2015

Remembering those we loved and lostFamily, friends, colleagues, volunteers, Claremonters

OBITUARIE

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Takeover, issued a cease-and-desist demand against thecity, claiming that the mailer was advocacy-oriented andviolated the laws against using public funds for cam-paign materials.

The weeks leading up to the electionoffered many opportunities forClaremont voters to learn about the

ballot measure.The Claremont Chamber of Commerce hosted a sem-

inar in September. The following month, Active Clare-mont hosted a two-hour forum at the Hughes Center.Freeman Allen, in favor of the ballot measure, arguedthe purchase would lower water bills, allowing the cityto set its own water rates and look towards future provi-sions for water reclamation. Mark Sterba, against themeasure, argued the citys feasibility study is flawed,and that ratepayers would be taking on an enormousdebt without knowing how the system would be run.

Just prior to the election, Golden State released itssecond analysis of the Claremont water system in draftform. The draft analysis included a review of the 150miles of pipe, 17 wells, 11 reservoirs, 11 booster stationsand 11,065 customer meters that make up the Clare-mont system, which estimated the replacement value ofthe system to be $222,772,010.

Regardless of the $222 million price tag given to thewater system by Golden State, Claremont voters over-whelmingly passed Measure W on November 4 with 71percent in favor, a significantly higher percentage thanneeded to move forward with the potential acquisition.

Given the green light by voters, the city didnt wasteany time in moving forward with eminent domain. Tworesolutions of necessity were prepared for the city coun-cils consideration, one governing the interests of theClaremont system located within the city and a second

for the small portions of the water system located out-side of the city in parts of Montclair, Upland andPomona as well as a small, unincorporated area of LosAngeles County.

The Claremont City Council unanimously adoptedboth resolutions on November 25, authorizing the citysproposed acquisition of Golden State Water Companys

Claremont water system by eminent domain.As we move into 2015, the legal battle for ownershi

of the Claremont water system will get messy. Theresno quick fix and an eminent domain fight could takeyears in court. Regardless, for 71 percent of Claremontvoters, its well worth the fight. Angela Baile

[email protected]

Claremont COURIER/Friday, January 2, 2015

WATER FIGHT/from page 3

COURIER photo/Steven FelschundneChris Caenepeel listens to Freeman Allens presentation in July during a meeting sponsored by SustainablClaremont to discuss the November water bond measure.

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surveys, conducted on varies dates andtimes from late spring through mid-sum-mer 2014.

An understanding of the magnitude ofpark visitation may be sufficient to de-velop policies and implementation ac-tions if the goal of the master plan is tomanage the impacts associated with parkusage rather than establishing a maxi-

mum number of visits per year, saysMIG.

Given the current impact on those wholive closest to the nearly 2,000-acre pre-serve, managing it would be a welcomeidea. The growing number of visitors hascreated an equally concerning issue oftraffic congestion, safety and enforce-ment. Packed parking lots have led tostreet parking and cars jammed bumper-to-bumper along adjacent streets.

In April 2014, the city council at-tempted to solve the problem by addingadditional permit parking-only zones onthree residential cul-de-sacs next to thewilderness areaHolyoke Place,Macalester Place and Forsyth Place.

These permit parking zones are expectedto sunset in September 2015, along witha slew of other wilderness loop parkingrestrictions, as the city works on an over-arching master plan to solve lingeringparking problems. Realizing this wasonly a temporary solution, the city coun-cil issued a moratorium on further park-ing restrictions until the master plan hasbeen adopted.

Feedback from the community hasbeen considered creating the CHWPMaster Plan. Several meetings were heldthroughout the year, with many residentsspeaking out on the conditions of thetrail. While not wanting to limit the num-ber of people who use the park, manyvoiced that is has become increasinglydifficult to share the paths. Retractabledog leashes, and hikers wearing head-phones unaware of approaching cyclistsas well as discarded water bottles andother trash are also said to be a part of theproblem.

All of these factors may also be havingan affect on the park as a whole.

Bonterra Psomas, an environmentalplanning and resource management serv-ice, conducted a baseline environmentalassessment and identified areas in thepark where disturbance has affected en-vironmental conditions. Although thestudy area was found to be in overallgood condition, several areas need to beaddressed, including the use of unautho-rized trails as well as the presence of lit-ter and human waste.

Strategically placed port-a-potties were

available in the park earlier in the yeaonly to be removed. They were replacby city council in hopes of solving the hman waste problem. Trash cans locatethroughout the park have proved to betemporary solution, although MIG sugests the city consider bear-resistant cotainers for the master plan.

The location of the wilderness area a high fire risk zone has caused addtional concern. The park has been clos

six times this year due to drought condtions and high winds, a prime recipe fwildfire. Closing the park during succonditions can take Community Serices more than four hours to complete

The city council approved a temprary modification to the CHWP Maagement Plan, authorizing the city maager to automatically close the paduring a Red Flag Warning for the SGabriel Valley as issued by the NationWeather Service. The policy is also undreview to be a permanent part of the mater plan.

A Technical Advisory Committmeeting regarding the Wilderness PaMaster Plan will be held at 6 p.m. o

January 12, 2015 in the Padua Room the Hughes Center. Members will summarize input and narrow down plan otions as well as provide more cost analsis. The meeting is open to the public.

For more information, visit the citywebsite www.ci.claremont.ca.us.

Angela [email protected]

WILDERNESS PARK/from page 3

COURIER photo/Steven FelschundneffPark visitors fill out survey forms at the Claremont Hills Wilderness Park in July.Volunteers with the city counted park visitors and asking them to provide somedetails about their use of the park.

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Inever thought I would run for school board, buteverything changed in July of 2013, when I heardthat two incumbents might be stepping down. Iwas concerned about the schools, and intrigued

by the possibility of taking on a new role. After severalweeks of doubt and fear, countered by unwavering en-

couragement from my loving wife, I finally filed elec-tion papers the day before the deadline.

My campaign was disorganized, a day late and a dol-lar short until the home stretch. But perseverance, theefforts of key supporters and a positive response fromvoters ultimately delivered a win. I was surprised. If Ihad known I was going to win, I would have enjoyed thecampaign more. The next day, I felt overwhelmed, but Ididnt have much time for that. There was work to do,and a steep learning curve to climb. I already knew quitea bit about issues and people in the district, but I didnt re-ally know how the school board functioned.

I received immediate help from the school boardmembers and Superintendent Elsasser, and I began to fig-ure things out. In December, we all attended the annualCalifornia School Board Association conference, whichwas very helpful. In one particularly memorable training

session, new board members were told, First youresworn in, and then youre sworn at. I am happy to reportthat so far I have not experienced the second part, at leastnot in my role as school board member.

I definitely had lucky timing. My freshman year coin-cided with positive developments in the district and im-proved revenue from the state. CUSD students weresuccessful in a wide range of achievements. The newCommon Core State Standards, though challenging forstudents and extra work for teachers, progressed from a

feared ordeal to an increasingly viable array of educa-tional practices. Restored funding was finally availablefor employee salaries and programs that had been finan-

cially squeezed for many years. With community in-volvement, new local control procedures were effectivelyimplemented by the district.

All of my work-related relationships were positive andconstructive. I have been especially lucky to work withJim Elsasser in my first year. The board itself was a goodfit, and continues to function well as a team. It is impor-tant to note that all school board decisions are group de-cisions. We dont always agree on everything, but that isa strength as long as we keep moving forward as a team.

Much of what board members do involves simply sup-porting, encouraging and publicly appreciating the greatthings that are always going on in the district. This is funand easy. We visit schools and attend events. We smile,wave and make positive comments, and we usually re-ceive encouraging feedback in return. This is an enjoy-able aspect of serving as an elected public official.

However, the work of school board members is not allsweetness and light, because we are concerned about theroughly 7000 students and their parents, the 650 or soemployees, and a highly vocal community. It is inevitablethat within this domain there is always someone, some-where, who is unhappy about something, and expects usto fix it.

We do all we can to address concerns, but most minorissues are not subject to direct control by the schoolboard. We cant micromanage. And in most situations,

we cant even speak as freely as we might want to, whichas been extremely challenging for me. Before I welected, I could say whatever I wanted to say about pratically anything. And I exercised that freedom frequentlI wrote dozens of letters to the COURIER, spoke openat school board meetings and other public forums, an

talked uninhibitedly with friends. But now, ironicalenough, I cant communicate freely most of the time, fthe following reasons:

Anything discussed by the school board in closesession is confidential and cannot be divulged. This includes information pertaining to personnel matters, reestate deals, contract negotiations or legal proceedings

Communication that might seem to be perfectly naural and appropriate could violate the well-intentioneyet complicated Brown Act (Californias Open MeetingLaw).

Anything I might say as a private individual caand will be, perceived as a statement representing thschool board, even if I include clear disclaimers indicaing that I am only speaking for myself.

The official spokesperson of the school board is thpresident. Public comments about important or compl

cated issues should come from the spokesperson.Some issues are not within the purview of schoboard members. We are essentially responsible for lonterm planning and direction, not day-to-day operationOur best response to day-to-day concerns is to refer theto the superintendent.

Board members personal opinions have to be expressed carefully, or withheld, to avoid damaging the iternal dynamics of the board. This is like being marrieto five people (including the superintendent). We all neeto be considerate of our spouses and maintain positivrelationships for the sake of our 7000 kids.

Even if all of the above are taken into accounsometimes it is unwise to speak freely because the timing isnt good. Patience is a virtue.

So I usually keep myself muzzled, for the good of thcause. Other challenges include trying to remember thnames of hundreds of people Ive met since taking othis role, and being prepared to spring into school boamode with little or no noticeno matter what I migbe doingwhether shopping at Trader Joes, pullinweeds or walking our dog Maxo. I also have to be mocareful now with my attire and humor, seriously.

In many ways, this is a character-building experiencall for the good. What matters most is the opportunity twork constructively in a leadership role to address omost important responsibility, educating our kids for thfuture. Thank you, Claremont.

My freshman year on the school board:A learning experienceby Dave Nemer, CUSD school board member

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CALENDARPerforming artsCandlelight Pavilion presentsBuddy: The Buddy Holly Story.

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Friday, January 2 through Saturday, January 10

ART MART Visit the Claremont PackingHouse between 5 and 9 p.m. to shop art andcraft booths. 532 W. First St., Claremont.

VILLAGE WALKING TOUR pre-sented by Claremont Heritage. The two-hour walking tour includes Victorian,college and commercial buildings. Meetat the Claremont Depot, 200 W. First St.,at 10 a.m. $5 per person; advance reser-

vations requested. Call (909) 621-0848.

FARMERS MARKET 8 a.m. to 1p.m. on Second Street in the Village.

TAI CHI The low-impact exercise safefor all adults, Tai Chi increases strengthand flexibility, reduces stress and im-

proves balance, and has been shown tolower blood pressure and increase bonedensity. Wear comfortable attire and shoeswith flat soles and bring a bottle of water.

No experience necessary, all are welcometo attend. Limit 20 students each session.Preregistration is required online or at theadmissions kiosk. 9 to 10 a.m. RanchoSanta Ana Botanic Garden, 1500 N. Col-lege Ave., Claremont. (909) 625-8767,ext. 224.

KING TRIVIA NIGHT The PressRestaurant offers a trivia game nightevery Wednesday at 9 p.m. 129 HarvardAve., Claremont.

TRIBE365 YOGA Christian-based hathayoga session. 7 to 8 p.m. $10. Of theWord, 532 W. First St. #202, Claremont.

PEACEFUL HEART Intuitive counsel-ing. One dollar per minute. For ages 17and over. Buddhamouse Emporium, 134Yale Ave., Claremont.

WRITERS SHOP TALKCompare notes,connect and network. For ages 17 and

over. Buddhamouse Emporium, 134 YaAve., Claremont. (909) 626-3322.

FAMILY SCIENCE DISCOVERY DAA day of hands-on science learning and fuwith a childrens dinosaur craft activity, fosil touch table, Mrs. Jordens Fossil TalkAsk a Paleontologist booth and ChildrenReading Zone. 1 to 4 p.m. $3 per person ofree for children under 4 years old. Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontolog1175 W. Baseline Rd., Claremont.TEEN PAINTING ACTIVITY Usingcanvas, painters tape and paint, teens w

be creating their very own masterpieceFor ages 11 to 18. Free and open to th

public. 208 N. Harvard Ave., Claremon(909) 621-4902.

YOUR WEEK IN 9 DAYS

Performing artsRumble King performs at HipKitty Jazz and Fondue.

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Portland-based actors the Tangled Threads entertained the crowd at a preview of the Luminasia exhibit in August at the LA County Fair.

Olufela Adeleke Koleoso takes a photo as he receives his diploma from P

lege President David Oxtoby in May during the colleges 121st CommPomonas commencement speaker was senior political advisor to PresiObama Valerie Jarrett, who spoke in part about the importance of publi

Joan Bunte, former owner of Stamp Your Heart Out, gives a hug tolongtime customer Susan Sasaki just moments after Ms. Buntelocked the shops door for the last time in February.

At right: Claremont sophomore Bruno Snow zeros in on Redlands

goalkeeper senior Cal Mende during the first half of their CIF semifinal game in November. The boys went on to win in the finals be-coming CIF champions for the first time in decades.

At left: Mountain View kindergarten and pre-school cuties laugh atJoy Rickmans reading of The Cat in the Hat as part of the na-tional Read Across America event.

ornias Golden Bear, played by Nelson Wang, entertains the crowd by pretending to look for foody during one of the concerts at Memorial Park. The bears visit was part of Energy Upgrade Cali-

as Cool California Challenge, in which cities compete to lower their energy use. Claremont placednd in the competition after battling for first with the city of Riverside for the better part of spring.

icture this...snapshot of Claremonts yearRIER photos/Steven Felschundneff

ve of runners try to avoid zombie Amy Holland as she stands in the middle of the path duringrst-ever Zombie Run at Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden in May.

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

pomona.edu/bridges. For disabled accessand to drop off patrons at Bridges Audi-torium, drive north on Columbia Avenue

from First Street to Fourth Street.Saturday, January 17: Lukas Nelsonand Promise of the Real, Shooter Jenningsand Peter Harper will be in concert to raisefunds in support of the Claremont Com-munity Foundation with an evening ofAmericana and roots rock. The ClaremontCommunity Foundation champions char-itable giving to improve the quality of life

in the community now and for future gen-erations. More information is available atclaremontfoundation.org. Tickets are $33to $108. 8 p.m.

Thursday, April 2:Malian singer-song-writer Fatoumata Diawara has created aunique modern folk sound based aroundthe traditional Wassoulou music of WestAfrica, jazz and blues. Ms. Diawaras

powerful material is drawn from her ownhistory and voices the spectrum of the

contemporary African experience. Thedulcet tones of her voice and guitar havewon her accolades and many famous fansincluding Damon Albarn, Herbie Hancockand Led Zeppelins John Paul Jones. Inaddition to touring the world, Diwara has

performed at the Glastonbury festival inScotland and shared the stage with PaulMcCartney for the 2012 African Express

finale concert. Free for all faculty, staff andstudents of the Claremont Colleges. Aticket is required for entrypick one up atthe box office. $14 for the general public.CANDLELIGHT PAVILION: 455 W.Foothill Blvd., Claremont. Thursday, Fri-day and Saturday evening shows: dinnerat 6 p.m., performance at 8:15 p.m.; Sun-day evening shows: dinner at 5 p.m., per-formance 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.

January 9 through February 22:Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story has hadaudiences on their feet in every corner ofthe globe and now The Worlds MostSuccessful Rock n Roll Musical is backand ready to explode onto the CandlelightPavilion stage in a toe-tapping, hand-clap-

ping extravaganza. Buddy is the story oBuddy Holly, who changed the face o

popular music over 55 years ago. The musical highlights the last few years oBuddy Hollys life and how he and hihigh-school friends, the Crickets, turnecountry music upside down and created unique-style of sound which some callethe devils music. From Buddys frustrations at Decca Records to his success athe Apollo Theatre, Buddy artisticall

portrays the music and the man who foever changed the nation. It recreates hfinal moments up until his tragic death ancelebrates one of the most exciting muscal concerts of all time. Buddy celebratethe music of Buddy Holly with some ohis greatest hits including Peggy Sue,Thatll Be the Day, Everyday anRaining in my Heart.

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EUREKA CLAREMONT: 580 W. First St.,Claremont. Open from 11 a.m. to midnight Sundaythrough Thursday; closes at 1 a.m. Friday and Sat-urday. Hoppy Hour daily from 2 to 6 p.m. (909)445-8875.Mondays: Local Mondays featuring $3 Dale Bros.

Brewery pints.Tuesdays: 50 percent off all wines by the glass.Wednesdays:Steal-the-Glass craft beer of the week.Meet the brewer first Wednesday of every month.Thursdays: All Titos Vodka drinks $2 off and Eu-reka Thursday Night Music.THE FOLK MUSIC CENTER: 220 Yale Ave.,Claremont Village.

Open mic night, the last Sunday of every month.Sign-up begins at 6 p.m.; performances run from 6:30to 9 p.m. Admission is $1. (909) 624-2928 or folk-musiccenter.com.FLAPPERS COMEDY: 540 W. First St., Clare-mont Packing House. 18 and over. Show times: Fri-day at 8 and 10 p.m., Saturday at 7 and 9:30 p.m. andSunday at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online orat the door.Friday, January 2: Don Friesen as seen on Show-time. 8 and 10 p.m.Saturday, January 3Don Friesen as seen on Show-time. 7 and 9:30 p.m.Sunday, January 4: Two Milk Minimum at 4:30p.m., Zach Miller at 7 p.m. and Silly Sundays OpenMic. Auditions at 9 p.m.Friday, January 9: Richy Leis from TMZ Live andSirius/XM Radio. 8 and 10 p.m.Saturday, January 10: Richy Leis from TMZ Liveand Sirius/XM Radio. 7 and 9:30 p.m.Sunday, January 11: Two Milk Minimum at 4:30p.m., First Timer Funnies with Sean Grant at 7 p.m.and Silly Sundays Open Mic. Auditions at 9 p.m.FOX THEATER POMONA: 301 S. Garey Ave.,Pomona. foxpomona.com.

Friday, January 2: G-Eazy.Thursday, February 12: The Avett Brothers.Saturday, February 14: Dr. Dog.Saturday, February 28: Black Veil Brides.HIP KITTY JAZZ & FONDUE 502 W Fi t St

Claremont Packing House. Tuesday through Sun-day, 5:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Live jazz every night. Ad-mission: Two-drink minimum. Info: (909)447-6700 or hipkittyjazz.com.Friday, January 2: Rumble King. 8 p.m. $5 covercharge.Saturday, January 3: TBA. 8 p.m. $5 cover charge.Sunday, January 4: Groove Session. 7 p.m.THE PRESS RESTAURANT: 129 Harvard Ave.,

Claremont Village. Thursday through Saturday until2 a.m. Live DJ every Thursday at 11 p.m. 21 and overafter 9 p.m. Standing room only after 9:30 p.m. Nocover. (909) 625-4808.Friday, January 2: Migraine Season (alternative/rock). 10 p.m.Saturday, January 3:New Manners (indie/rock).10 p.m.

Sunday, January 4: Sunday Piano with PatricVargas at 6 p.m. Press Karaoke Sunday at 9:30 p.mTuesday, January 6: King Trivia Night. 9 p.m.Thursday, January 8:Ensemble Q Zo (jazz). 8:30 p.mSaturday, January 10: Gypsies and Judg(gypsy/swing). 10 p.m.PIANO PIANO: 555 W. Foothill Blvd., ClaremonLive dueling piano show times: Wednesday anThursday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Friday and Saturday,

p.m. to 1 a.m. 21 and over. $5 cover charge on Fridaand Saturdays after 8 p.m. (no cover charge with student ID). (909) 547-4266.Tuesdays:Taco Tuesday with $1 tacos, $2 Coronand $3 margaritas. Rock the mic or jam with the ban

Wednesdays: Rockstar Karaoke. Rock the mor jam with the band. $2 Bud Lights and $4 VodkRockstars. 9 p.m.

NIGHTLIFE

COURIER CROSSWORDAcross

1. Play segments5. Design10. Day break13. Crack in a lip14. Ammonia compound15. Mrs. Dithers in "Blondie"16. English nobleman17. Due to18. Foreshadow19. Kind of plants recommended

by the Sustainable ClaremontGarden Club (2 words)

22. "Get ___!"

23. Meeting or parting expression24. Walk quietly27. Goldberg and Field roles28. Cameos, e.g.

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58. "_____ was the sky so deepa hue": Warner

59. Kansas river60. Clothesline alternative61. The sun ___ rises

Down

1. Served past2. Blacken3. Poi root4. Show confusion5. Old five-iron6. Fails to mention7. Shade

8. Disguised9. Get a sense of10. Rover11. Sporting circle12. Word with "hose"15. Ties that bind20. Halloween costume21. One billion years in astronom24. Some H.S. math25. Groups of atoms26. Kind of bargain29. Fumbler30. Nonsense31. "___ peace..."32. Campbell of ''Scream''33. Computer operator36. Elated, (with walking)37. Kerchief39. Anticipated41. Genesis42. Fish in a roll43. One who twists out of shape

44. Absurd45. Central point46. There is a knife for it47. Asian perennial herb49. Entomb50. Scottish Highlander51. They're numbered in NYC52. Infamous Roman

Crossword by MylesMellor. Puzzle #296

Answers to last weeks puzzle #295

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a 30-year-plus career in education, be-ginning with a tenure as classroomteacher.

At the December 18 school boardmeeting, Kevin Ward, assistant superin-tendent of human resources, presented acandidate for the post of assistant super-intendent of educational services forboard approval. Out of 43 applicants, six

of whom were interviewed, MyrlenePierre was recommended for the job.The board unanimously approved herappointment to CUSD.

A feature on Ms. Pierre will appear inan upcoming COURIER.

Making new princi-palsThere was also a change-up at various

elementary schools this year.When Mountain Views principal

Clara Dehmer became assistant principalof student services at Claremont HighSchool last February, Natalie Taylorwho spent a decade as a classroomteacher at Oakmont ElementarySchoolstepped in as interim adminis-trator. At the beginning of this year, Ms.Taylor became Mountain Views officialleader.

Ms. Taylor started as a substitute, ex-clusively working in CUSD, and neverlooked back. Among her accomplish-ments is introducing a new, streamlined

mission statement for the school:Mountain View believes all learners canreach individual academic successthrough critical thinking and collabora-tion.

The Chaparral Roadrunners also re-ceived a new leader in the form of Prin-cipal Lisa Yamashta. While at USC, Ms.Yamashita changed her original collegemajor from chemical engineering to ed-ucation, her science background is likely

to help her get students excited aboutSTEM subjects (science, technology, en-gineering and math), which are consid-ered more important than ever.

Mr. Ward noted that Ms. Yamashitasstrength at working with special educa-tion students and English learners was akey reason for her hiring.

Play therapySt. Patricks Day was a lucky day for

kids at Danbury Elementary School,Claremonts K-6 site specializing in ed-ucating kids with physical disabilitiesand health impairments. Danbury heldan open house that day, showcasing itsnew Occupational Therapy Clinic.

Checking out the new digs, schoolboard member Dave Nemer dubbed itstealth therapy, because the room fea-tures a state-of-the-art gym that looksmore like a playground. Kids can soar onswings, roll in a barrel, grapple their wayup a climbing wall and balance and

bounce on a large inner tube. The Occu-pational Therapy Clinic, which tookabout three years to createfrom con-cept to completionalso includes an of-fice, a conference room and a speechtherapy room.

They are also enjoying the expertise ofsome new personnel at Danbury, includ-ing two occupational therapists, ElyseSteffens and Jeniffer Blacksher. WithDanburys 75 students, as well as specialeducation students from other CUSDsites, receiving therapy locally as op-posed to being transported to other OTgyms, the district will save an average of$160,000 per year, according to DanburyPrincipal Stephen Hamilton.At your service

This August, just before schoolstarted, CUSD held an open house for itsnew Service Center, located on the sameproperty as the districts Kirkendall Ed-ucation Center.

The 8,400-square-foot steel manufac-tured building, with a customized inte-rior, is considerably more streamlinedthan the districts previous Service Cen-ter, a 70-year-old monstrosity that was asprawling 10,000-square-feet-plus insize.

You had to go from room-to-roomand everything was open. It was like acatacomb, Service Center Director RickCota said.

The old Service Center property wassold at auction in May of 2013 andfetched a $7 million price from home-

builder D.R. Horton.The cost for construction of the new

Service Center came in a bit over the

$1.6 million bid. Mr. Cota said he and hdepartment are pleased with the resultIt feels efficient, he said. Theres nwaste of space.

Up on the rooftopsWith California experiencing a hi

toric drought, everyone has been prayinfor raineveryone except for adminitration at Claremont High School and thstaff of the CUSD facilities departmenThis is because, for years, ClaremonHigh School has experienced seriouleakage problems on roofs throughothe campus.

Those whose spirits have been dampened by the ongoing problem will be relieved to hear that at the last school boarmeeting of 2014, the board voted that thdistrict can send roofing improvemen

at CHS to bid.The Garland Company has inspectethe roofs at CHS and concluded thawith the exception of roof on the newlyrenovated Don P. Fruechte Theatre fothe Performing Arts, which celebrated igrand opening in March of 2013, everroof on the campus must either be replaced or repaired.

The folks at Garland say the job wicost the district about $2 million, whicwill come out of the districts Capital Rserves. District personnel and the boarare eager to see what kind of bids comin for what is widely agreed-upon aCUSDs most pressing capital project.

Sarah Torrib

[email protected]

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COURIER photo/Steven FelschundneCUSD Board of Education member Dave Nemer talks with occupational therapiJenny Blacksher during an open house for the Occupational Therapy Center Danbury Elementary School in March.

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