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COURIER photo/Peter WeinbergerYou know it’s summer in Claremont when music fills the air around Memorial Park on Mondays with theconcerts in the park. On Monday, Brian Lynn Jones & the Misfit Cowboys played their unique brand of coun-try music. On July 20, The Arrangements will play hits from the ‘60s through the ‘90s. Story on page 5.

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Scripps presidentDear Editor:

As a longtime subscriber and supporterof the COURIER, and a Scripps alumnaand staff member at the college for manyyears, I was somewhat disappointed toread last Friday’s article on the departure

of Scripps president Lori Bettison-Vargafor her new role as president of the Natu-ral History Museum.

The article entitled, “Scripps presidentto leave college, helm Natural HistoryMuseum” starts out on a high note enu-merating her achievements, but then veersoff in a different direction that is mislead-ing, confusing and somewhat insulting.The entire article could have benefittedfrom a more thorough review by a goodeditor.

It was a wonderful opportunity for theCOURIER to offer kudos to The Clare-mont Colleges consortium, and particu-larly to Scripps and Pitzer. The fact thattheir presidents are so highly regarded

and have the academic credentials to beselected to lead two of the most presti-gious cultural institutions in Los Angelesis quite a coup.

Instead, the final two paragraphs of thearticle indicated that it represented a “stepup” for the Pitzer president, implying thatshe is leaving a lesser job, in this case aspresident of Pitzer. And the same is notnoted about the subject of the article, Ms.Bettison-Varga, which seems to suggestthat her move is to a less prestigious insti-tution. In both cases, Laura SkanderaTrombley and Lori Bettison-Varga aremoving on to wonderful, new opportuni-ties and their successful tenures at Pitzerand Scripps only added to their desirabil-

ity for their new leadership roles.The final paragraph of the article was

undoubtedly the most confusing and con-

voluted. Steven Koblik, who can certainlyspeak for himself, was never the presidentof Pitzer College, as the article implies.He had a very successful tenure as deanof faculty at Scripps College in the 1990s,and moved on to a distinguished carer aspresident of Reed College in Oregon be-

fore taking on the presidency of TheHuntington Library, Art Collections andBotanical Gardens.

Mary F. WeisClaremont

Clean air, clean waterDear Editor:

Dirty air. Polluted water. Dependenceon foreign oil. Billions spent on utilitybills. Increasing child asthma rates, andenvironment-related illnesses. This isn’tthe California any of us want to live in.But this will be the continued painful andcostly reality of the Inland Empire com-munity unless two important pieces of clean energy and pollution reduction leg-islation, SB32 and SB350, are passed this

summer.In 2006, the state legislature set a goal

to reduce statewide greenhouse gas pollu-tion to 1990 levels by 2020. Just under 10years later, we are more than halfway to-ward meeting that goal. In the process,California has attracted billions of dollarsin private investment in clean energybusinesses. We are also on track to cut bil-lions in health costs. At the same time, en-ergy has remained affordable forconsumers.

Now in 2015, SB32 and SB350, al-ready passed in the state senate, wouldcontinue California’s leadership in fightingclimate change, building a thriving econ-omy and reducing health risks for families.

The League of Women Voters has beenat the forefront of the environmental pro-tection movement for decades, consis-

tently supporting legislation that seeks tosafeguard our local communities from thphysical, economic and public health ef-fects of climate change while also providing pathways to economic prosperity.

That’s why we’re urging you to tellAssemblymember Freddie Rodriguez tovote yes on SB 32 and SB 350. Call(909) 902-9606 or email [email protected].

If you live in Claremont, you couldcontact Assemblyman Chris Holden at [email protected]

The air you and your families breatheand the hard-earned money you work

for, depends on it. Ellen TayloVP for Advocac

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ADVENTURESI N H A I K U

Green lawns in Claremont

Not a jewel, water waster

Brown is the new green

—Angela Bailey

Haiku submissions should reflect upon life

or events in Claremont. Please email entrieto [email protected].


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Claremont COURIER/Friday, July 17, 2015CITY NEWS

They say everything has a price.Even though Golden State WaterCompany contends that the Clare-

mont system is not for sale, the companyhasn’t stopped the city from figuring out

how much the system is worth.To date, the city of Claremont has spent approxi-mately $2.2 million on issues relatedto the acquisition including two townhall meetings, three different offers toGolden State due to updated appraisals and numerouslawsuits, as well as rate increase protests involving theCPUC and negotiation meetings with the water com-pany itself.

On Tuesday night, the price tag went up again asClaremont City Council appropriated an additional $1

million from the Water System Acquisition Reservefor expenses related to the eminent domain caseagainst Golden State Water Company.

The funds, allocated from the 2013-14 GeneralFund Surplus, were set aside by council in October2014 to address water-related expenses, including ad-ditional legal and expert consultant fees.

Claremont residents did their part as well to fundthe purchase, taking to the polls last November with71 percent of voters approving the issuance of waterrevenue bonds to finance the takeover.

To foot costs incurred after the November 4 elec-tion, the city council adopted a reimbursement resolu-tion in December 2014, which enables the city to bereimbursed from the proceeds of revenue bonds issuedto finance the water system acquisition.

Since November 2014, approximately $300,000 inreimbursable expenses have been incurred. When the

revenue bonds are sold, all reimbursable expenses, upto a maximum of $5 million, will go back to the gen-eral fund, including the $1 million allocated by councTuesday night.

Until that time comes, the eminent domain caseagainst Golden State Water Company continues tomove forward, with the city’s lawyers working to ac-

quire the water system.An amended complaint—as ordered by Los Ange-les Superior Court Judge Richard Fruin on April 30—was filed June 27. Judge Fruin gave the city 60 days re-file its complaint after Golden State sought to dis-miss the case, stating that the property description anthe city’s pre-litigation offer to purchase the water sytem were inadequate.

A case management hearing is scheduled for Augu27, 2015. —Angela Baile

[email protected]

City expenses add up in extended legal battle over water

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rought-weary residents

received a bit of goodnews at Tuesday night’s

council meeting when CityManager Tony Ramos an-nounced that Claremont waswell on its way to meeting, andexceeding, water conservationreductions imposed by Gover-nor Jerry Brown.

The governor issued an executive orderin April calling for a 25percent reduction in waterusage for all of California.Claremont was hit with a 32 percent re-

duction from water use in 2013.“I’m very pleased to say that Claremontreduced its water use by 40 percent inMay 2015 over water use in May 2013,”Mr. Ramos told city council.

If Claremont residents don’t maintainat least a 32 percent reduction from 2013,they face the possibility of water alloca-tions and surcharges for each householdfrom the city’s water provider, GoldenState Water Company.

By restricting outdoor water use totwice a week, cutting back on watering inmedians and parks and reducing indoorwater use, Claremont has thus far sur-passed its goal. Mr. Ramos noted that thereal challenge will be in the upcoming

months as temperatures begin to climb.“These conservation measures willneed to extend through the hot summermonths when water use is at its highest,”he told the council.

According to figures released by theState Water Resources Control Board ear-lier this month, Californians are taking theunprecedented water reductions seriouslyduring this record drought.

Urban residents cut water consumptionby nearly 29 percent from May 2013,more than double the 13.6 percent reduc-tion reported for April. The savings werecalculated from data submitted by morethan 400 water suppliers—includingGolden State Water Company—which

must meet or exceed specified savings be-ginning in June or face potential fines.Based on residential water consump-

tion in summer 2014, the state has orderedthe city’s water provider to cut 32 percentof its total water use during the months of June through February compared with2013.

The data shows Golden State is com-plying with that order in Claremont.Golden State distributed 212 million gal-lons in May 2015, a sharp decrease fromthe 355 million gallons provided in May2013. Residential use made up 64 per-cent of total water consumed in the city,with each resident using on aver-age 118 gallons of water a day—a numberwell above the 87.5 gallon state average.

Golden State received 42 complaints of water wasting by Claremont customers inMay 2015, almost double the amount of complaints received in the previousmonth. In both April and May 2015, sixcomplaints required follow-up by thewater company although no warningswere issued or penalties assessed.

To report water leaks and water wast-ing, call Golden State at (800) 999-4033.

The line is available 24-hours a day, sevendays a week.

When comparing residential water con-sumption to nearby districts, Claremontstill remains one of the highest, coming insecond only to Upland with 132 residen-tial gallons per capita daily.

The cities of La Verne, Pomona, Chinoand Ontario as well as the Monte VistaWater District were the lowest, fallingbelow the state average for May.

While Claremont has exceeded its 32percent water reduction goal imposed bythe state for May, you only need to lookaround town to see the consequences.Lawns, medians and athletic fields, oncelush and green, are slowly beginning tofade to gold.

“We have seen a noticeable decline insome of our sports fields, which we thinkmight be a little more extreme than weneed to be right now,” Mr. Ramos ex-plained to council. “We’re going to beadding another day back to those water-ing schedulesat certain sports parks where

our children are in play and hopefulbring them back to a better condition ththey currently are.”

While homeowners don’t have the luury of adding another watering day their schedules; they need not worry aborepercussions from the city for lettitheir lawns “brown-out,” at least for no

Governor Brown signed a bill on Moday prohibiting local governments froimposing fines on residents for violati“lawn maintenance” ordinances while tstate is in emergency drought condition

City officials continue to move forwawith plans on re-landscaping SheltPark, Indian Hill Boulevard medians aClaremont City Hall to reduce turf.

A project plan for city hall will be prsented to city council at their next meetischeduled for July 28.

For more information on drought coditions in Claremont, visit the city’s wesite at www.ci.claremont.ca.us.

—Angela [email protected]

Claremont steps up with impressive water-use figures

CITY

COUNCIL

COURIER photo/Steven FelschundneThe city of Claremont has cut watering public parks to two days a week, like La Puerta Sports Park shown here, in an effoto reach the water conservation goals set by Sacramento. The city has posted signs throughout the city emphasizing ththey are sacrificing the grass to save the trees. The city will add a third day to watering parks beginning this week.

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Claremont COURIER/Friday, July 17, 2015CITY NEWS

Monday, July 6A Pomona woman riding home from

Scripps College was blindsided bythieves who stole her purse from the rearbasket on her bike. According to Detec-tive David Hardin, three Hispanic menin a green Honda Accord had pulled upalongside the woman near Arrow High-way and Claremont Boulevard around5:45 p.m. when the front passenger

jumped out of the vehicle and grabbedher handbag. The victim struggled tohold on to her belongings, but eventuallylet go and the thieves drove off. Officerswere able to identify two of the threesubjects and arrested the driver, NicholasAlbarran-King, 22, from Pomona. Awarrant has been issued for the secondsuspect, a parolee-at-large.

Tuesday, July 7Claremont police played a game of

hide-and-seek with a burglary suspectand won. Around 11 p.m., officers triedto stop a suspicious man riding a bikeafter he ditched a backpack near SixthStreet and Claremont Boulevard, but lost

sight of him. The backpack, filled withitems stolen from nearby Colleges con-struction sites—was recovered by policewho later found Manual Garcia hiding inthe bushes at the Chevron on FoothillBoulevard. Based on the items inside thebackpack, a search warrant was issuedfor the Montclair resident’s home, wherepolice recovered an additional $5,000 to$10,000 in materials including jackham-mers, air compressors, power tools andvarious hand tools. The 35-year-old manwas arrested for possession of stolenproperty and held in lieu of $20,000 bail.

Wednesday, July 8Sheila Sandoval brings new meaning

to the Sammy Hagar hit, “Can’t drive55!” The 55-year-old Fontana resident

was driving her blue SUV on the 200block of South Mills Avenue at approxi-mately 8 p.m. when she claims she wascut-off by another driver. Officers re-ceived a 911 call after Ms. Sandovaldrove right into the front of a nearbyhome. Investigation revealed Ms. San-doval had been driving while under theinfluence of alcohol and, despite herpleas to police not to arrest her, wastaken into custody. The homeowner waskind enough to let her use the restroombefore heading off to jail.

* * * *An elderly driver misjudged a turn and

careened into a tree on Foothill Boule-vard. According to Detective DavidHardin, the 90-year-old Pomona residentwas exiting Regis Avenue onto Route 66when she took too wide of a turn, droveover the center median and into a tree.The Dodge Caliber’s airbag deployedand the woman was transported toPomona Valley Hospital Medical Centerwith complaints of pain to her chest.

Thursday, July 9

Claremont officers responded to a bur-glary alarm on the 500 block of PomelloDrive, but the thieves were long gonewhen they got there. At approximately1:30 p.m., burglars used a tool to gainentry to the master bedroom window of the residence. Once inside, their stickyfingers rummaged through dresser draw-ers and the closet, making off with$10,000 in jewelry then fleeing the loca-tion undetected. The investigation re-mains ongoing.

Friday, July 10Thieves struck another Claremont

home, making off with the personal be-longings of the homeowner. According

to Det. Hardin, the unknown suspects en-tered a home on the 100 block of Arm-

strong Drive by breaking a rear kitchenwindow. Once inside the residence, theyransacked the dresser drawers and closetin the master bedroom and stole jewelry,three purses and a digital camera. Thebandits fled the location in an unknowndirection.

Saturday, July 11Evey Canyon recreational users were

targeted once again by thieves seeking tomake a quick buck. Claremont officersresponded to the location around 11:45

a.m. after a Rancho Cucamonga hikerdiscovered her 2007 Chrysler had beenbroken into and her purse stolen. Thievessmashed the rear driver’s side window tothe car and made off with the 45-year-old victim’s handbag, sunglasses andwallet containing credit cards.

* * * *A motorcyclist suffered severe road

rash following a crash. According to Det.Hardin, the 21-year-old driver washeaded south on Claremont Boulevardnear Ninth Street and tried to go aroundtwo vehicles traveling side-by-side byusing the bicycle lane. The Claremontresident lost control of his motorcycleand crashed to the ground. Los Angeles

County Fire responded and the injuredman was airlifted to USC Medical Cen-ter as a precautionary measure. He waswearing a helmet at the time of the crash.

Sunday, July 12Claremont officers witnessed Tescia

Espinoza driving her 2002 Mazda 626near Harrison and Towne Avenuesaround 2:43 a.m. with an inoperablebrake light and traveling 65 miles perhour in a 45-mile-per-hour zone. The 20-year-old woman was pulled over for theinfractions and officers determined thePomona resident was under the influenceof alcohol. After failing field sobrietytests, Ms. Espinoza was placed under ar-

rest and booked at Claremont jail whereshe was held for detox and released on

$5,000 bond.

Monday, July 13They say you have to pay your dues

make it in Hollywood, but one resideof the entertainment mecca refused pay her check after eating at Espiau’Police were called to the eatery aftTreasa Curtner ordered $19.19 in foosat for several hours and then used obscene language with the manager wheasked about paying her bill. Officefound the 53-year-old lady sitting outsid

the restaurant with three pairs of sunglasses on her head. After questioninMs. Curtner, police determined she haan outstanding warrant from Pasadenfor dining-and-dashing. She was takeinto custody.

Tuesday, July 14Claremont police caught the bad guy

who stole purses and credit cards frothree vehicles at the Claremont HilWilderness Park around 7 a.m. Two supect vehicles and the suspects were idetified through surveillance footage aftthey used the stolen credit cards at locgas stations and a Walmart. At approxmately 6:45 p.m., Claremont police d

tectives, officers and the departmentK-9 conducted a search warrant at an EMonte residence associated with the supects. Three men were arrested and thmajority of the property from the buglarized vehicles was recovered. 3year-old Jose Hernandez of Ontario an37-year-old Antonio Toscano of South EMonte were arrested for burglary, posessing stolen property and warrants. third suspect, 24-year-old Victor Henandez of South El Monte, was arrestefor being a parolee-at-large. Jose Henandez is being held in lieu of $100,00bail and Victor Toscano is being held lieu of $20,000 bail.


POLICE BLOTTER

The city of Claremont, ClaremontUnified School District and Clare-mont Lincoln University (CLU)

will hold a community meeting to discussplans for the La Puerta Park site on Thurs-

day, July 23 at 7 p.m. in the multi-purposeroom at Chaparral Elementary School,451 Chaparral Dr.

Claremont Unified School District has decided to sella portion of La Puerta Park (between Indian Hill Boule-vard and Forbes Avenue) as surplus property to raisefunding for capital improvements to the Claremontschools.

The La Puerta Park site is approximately 20 acres,about half of which is used as a sports park by the city.

At one time, the other half had a school located on-sitebut has been largely vacant and unused for many years.

Pursuant to state guidelines, the school district puthalf of the La Puerta site out to bid in May. The highest

bidder was Claremont Lincoln University. Accordinto the city manager’s report, staff from CLU, CUSand the city will present initial concepts for use of thsite and have a dialogue with the community about thfuture plans. This is the initial step in the planninprocess as no detailed plans have been prepared at thpoint.

Weigh in at La Puerta Park site community meeting

National Night Out ticketsavailable now

The Claremont Police Department will host theannual National Night Out event on Tuesday, August 4 from 5 to 10 p.m. at Memorial Park. Theevent features In-N-Out burgers, viewing of themovie Big Hero 6 and tours of the new MobileCommand Unit.

Tickets for In-N-Out are available to Claremonresidents at the police station, 570 W. Bonita AveEach address will receive two tickets with proof oClaremont residency. There are only 550 ticketavailable. For more information, call the police de

partment at (909) 399-5411.

Reports of vandalism at Claremont businessesThe Claremont Police Department responded to the

T-Mobile cell phone store located at 416 Auto CenterDr. regarding a report of vandalism Sunday, July 12 atabout 5 p.m.

Officers determined that an unknown suspect priedthe lock and latch plate to the rear door, but was un-able to gain entry. The crime occurred between Satur-day, July 11 at 11 p.m. and Sunday, July 12 at 10 a.m.There was no property loss.

On July 14 at approximately 5 a.m., Claremont po-

lice responded to the Casa Jimenez Restaurant locatedat 921 W. Foothill Blvd. regarding an alarm activa-tion. Upon the officers’ arrival, it was determined thatan unknown suspect smashed a window at the loca-tion and gained entry into the building. It appears thesuspect was searching for cash, but there was noproperty loss.

Anyone with information regarding the investiga-tions should contact the Claremont Police Department

at (909) 399-5411.


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With the city cutting back on irri-gation, the grass at Claremontparks isn’t as green as usual.

Still, residents descended en masse on Me-morial Park on Monday evening, bringing

out blankets and lawn chairs for an al frescogig by Brian Lynn Jones & the Misfit Cow-boys.

As the name implies, country music was on tap for thesecond in the Concerts in the Park series, which will beheld weekly through September 7. Brian and the boysmixed it up, though, throwing in pop and rock favoriteslike Neil Diamond’s “Forever in Blue Jeans,” Queen’s“Crazy Little Thing Called Love” and Elvis Presley’s“Hound Dog” and adding a touch of Cajun spice viaHank Williams’ “Jambalaya (on the Bayou).”

The hot weather of the day had mercifully cooled bythe time 7 o’clock rolled around. Folks sat back and en-

joyed the breeze, with the exception of the kids swarm-ing the playground and the basket-ballers who gatheredfor some half-court action.

Kiwanians were moving, too, serving up hot dogs,

hamburgers and pulled-pork sandwiches as well as anarray of snacks.

Mt. Baldy doesn’t have its own summer concert se-ries, but no matter. Monday evenings find Kjerstin Mix,who works at Center of Gravity Pilates, coming downthe mountain to catch the Claremont shows. It’s only a17-minute drive. She also heads to Magnolia Park in Up-land on Wednesdays for their summer series, which fea-tures a concert followed by a family movie.

Ms. Mix’s 5-year-old daughter Ella was stationednear the stage with friends, dancing up a storm, whileher 21-month-old son Weston braved the playgroundequipment.

Jomar Gonzalo could also be found near the play-ground supervising his 6-year-old son Marlon, whostruck up a game of tag with a fellow student from Vistadel Valle Elementary. Mr. Gonzalo is usually working or

attending school at Cal State Fullerton, so generally it’s just his wife, Solmar Lugo, taking Marlon to the concertsin the park. When he does get a chance to go, though, hesays it’s a blast.

“I think it’s a perfect way to spend time with your fam-

ily in the community, doing something you don’t usu-ally do,” Mr. Gonzato said.

Dennis Bauman, president of the Kiwanis Club of Claremont, first joined the local service organization in1992. He has run the snack shop for the past five or sixyears. You’d think he would get tired of flipping burgers,but he says he loves the company and he loves the cause.

“We pay for the bands, so it’s really important to bringyour appetite,” he said, noting that Kiwanis has beenfunding the free warm-weather performances for 25years. The concerts have grown in popularity each year,until they now draw 3,000 to 5,000 people to each event.

Kiwanis will pitch in for an extra performance, a Spe-cial Olympics Welcome Concert set for Thursday, July23 at 7 p.m. The Ravelers will take the stage with theirrock ‘n roll stylings, and the crowd will salute athletesfrom Georgia, Bolivia, Çuracao and Latvia.

Claremont therapist Kirby Palmer and his wife Susawill likely be there, because they have been showing uto the Concerts in the Park for some 20 years. On Monday, they met up with friends and settled in for the houand a half show.

“We enjoy seeing our friends—we’ll often run insomeone we haven’t seen in a long time,” Mr. Palmsaid. “We’re enjoying the music and enjoying being ouside.”

Next up on the concert series schedule, The Arrangments will play music hailing from the ‘60s through th‘90s on July 20. On July 27, Fab 8 will bring The Bea

les’ catalogue to life. All shows run from 7 to 8:30 p.mMemorial Park is located at 850 N. Indian Hill Blvd. Finformation, visit www.ci.claremont.ca.us or call (90399-5460. —Sarah Torrib

[email protected]

Summer concerts give music lovers chance to mingle

COURIER photo/Peter WeinbergBrian Lynn Jones & the Misfit Cowboys perform at Memorial Park as part of the Monday night concert seriesThe Arrangements will take to the bandshell this Monday, playing an assortment of tunes from the ‘60s to the ‘90

Although no one will everconfuse Claremont forHollywood, the lines

will be blurred as the lights dimat Laemmle’s Claremont 5 nextweekend and the narrative fea-ture film Runoff hits the screenfor a limited engagement.

Claremont native and independentfilm producer Kurt Pitzer, along with hiswriter/director wife Kimberly Levin, willreturn home for a Q & A with moviego-ers on Saturday, July 25 and Sunday, July26.

“I’m so happy to be able to show thisfilm in my hometown, it’s a dream,” Mr.Pitzer says, recalling the acres of citrusgroves he played in as a kid. “A lot of thefilm resonates with me having grown upin an agricultural setting like Clare-mont.”

Produced by Mr. Pitzer and written

and directed by Ms. Levin, Runoff madeits debut at the Los Angeles Film Festival

in June 2014 and has exploded to the bigscreen with select showings in theatersin New York, Chicago, Los Angeles,Louisville, Lexington and Claremont.

As one of the top scripts in the Acad-emy of Motion Picture Arts and SciencesNicholl’s Screenwriting Competition in2009, the storyline garnered the attention

of several large movie studios; however,Ms. Levin and Mr. Pitzer chose to main-tain creative control of the project.

“We had a lot of interest from biggerstudios, but they wanted to change thestory,” Mr. Pitzer explains. “They madecomparisons to Erin Brockovich, butthe story is more complex than that. It’smore than a David and Goliath story andwe wanted to tell it our way, make it theway we wanted and set about casting theright actors.”

After raising $200,000 from privatesources, the dynamic duo and their teamspent the next several years creating afilm that tells a story in a refreshing andcaptivating way.

The storyline focuses on Betty Free-man (Joanne Kelly), a farm wife who

must take desperate measures to save herfamily as her husband Frank (Neal Huff)falls ill and they are threatened to beforced from their land by big business.The film delivers the twists and turnsyou’d want in a drama/thriller, but it’s thescore and cinematography that bring youinto the story.

Filmed in just 22 days against thebackdrop of working farms in Kentucky,the story is described as a “stirring fam-ily drama” that asks, “How far will wego to save our families?”

“The story is loosely based on somework Kim was doing as a young bio-chemist, testing stream water. She’d dis-covered there was a tributary to LakeCumberland that was being contaminatedby a nearby underwear factory,” explainsMr. Pitzer. “It didn’t take much for her tofind the stuff and she brought it to the at-tention of lawyers and advocates and theplant eventually closed down.”

Because Runoff is an independentfilm without studio backing, Mr. Pitzer

and Ms. Levin were able to take theirtime in post-production as evidenced by

the incredible sound mixing and attetion to detail with each edit.

“When we realized the film didnhave the sense of heat and feeling in thanimal scenes, we borrowed a set of mcrophones and went back to the locatioto pick up those sounds,” Mr. Pitzer eplains. “The sounds of a creek are diffe

ent in the day as opposed to night and wwanted to capture that just right.”

Mr. Pitzer and Ms. Levin hope to epand the theatrical window for Runoin the months ahead and look forward the digital release in late August.

Runoff opens at Laemmle’s Clarmont 5 on Friday, July 24 with shotimes at 1:20 p.m. and 7:10 p.m. MPitzer will be at the theater on SaturdaJuly 25 for a Q & A and again on SundaJuly 26 along with Ms. Levin.

Ticket are $9 for matinee and senioand $12 for the evening showinLaemmle’s Claremont 5 is located at 45W. Second St. For information about thfilm, visit www.runoffmovie.com


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“When you go out and seekids camping who’venever camped before, it

brings it all home to me.”Obviously, getting people outdoors, getting them to

enjoy being in nature, is a passion for Sean Woods.Luckily, it’s his job.

Mr. Woods is superintendent of the Los Angelessector of the California State Parks system. As he ex-plained in an interview with Patt Morrison in the Los

Angeles Times in late May, it’s his mission to promotethe state parks in the area and help people enjoy thesenatural spots.

He says that this can be a challenge, especially withchildren who grow up using iPhones and other devicesand are used to dealing and engaging with the worldthrough a screen. Plenty are even fearful of nature,seeing television programs about alligators, sharks,killer storms and other dangerous, not-fun aspects.

He notes, “Gone are the days when your parents letyou go out until you came home for dinner at 6.When kids come out to camp, they’re very fearful,

but then they realize it wasn’t so bad. A lot of kids areused to ambient urban noise, so when they’re in aquiet spot, like our programs in the Santa MonicaMountains National Recreation Area, they’re spookedby the fact that they can’t hear noise. That’s the chal-lenge, to break down these barriers with kids.”

We’re in luck, too. Because it’s July. Yes, it’s July,which is the new August. For most of my life, Augustwas when everything was closed and everyone tookoff. But now that school starts in August, and earlierand earlier in August in some places, July is the shut-down, take-off month.

July is when we should let it rip, with summerflowing at full force.

One way we can let it rip is, as Mr. Woods indi-cates, is to take a break from our electronic deviceand take our eyes off our screens. I have at least one

friend who puts his television in the attic when sum-mer comes. I can’t go that far, but I’m all for the re-cent ad shown before movies, featuring a family

camping and encouraging us to “unplug,” not use ourdevices, one day a week. This is something we all, not

just kids, can do.July, with summer and its light shining at its fullest,

is a great time for this. And not only for kids, who areout of school with days spread out before them. Withits long days and balmy evenings, this is an ideal timeto explore and try new things, to go on new adven-tures, to unplug and see what’s beyond the screen.

Of course, these adventures might include camp-ing. It seems quaint now in our fast-moving, high-tech world, but that’s part of camping’s appeal, assummer’s popular activity from long ago when dayswere slower and more hands-on. At least I found my-self lured in by those outdoorsy pre-movie ads.

Not everyone likes the down-and-dirty experience

of camping. There are lots of nice picnic areas andtrails good for day trips (or not far from motels), if that’s what one prefers or is more feasible. We inClaremont are particularly lucky in this regard. Notonly are there beaches and those Santa MonicaMountains not too far away. Don’t forget the new SanGabriel Mountains National Monument right in ourbackyard. A quick trip up to Mt. Baldy can make for arefreshing tonic on a hot afternoon.

We in Claremont are even more blessed in a townknown for its surplus of parks. There is the ever-so-popular Wilderness Park, of course, but there are alsothe dozen or so parks in town. Not only do we havecity parks, there are the campuses of the Colleges,many of which are park-like. The campuses are nowrelatively quiet during the summer break, althoughthere may sometimes be noisy tree-trimming or con-

struction going on.I find that, except on the hottest or notably humid

days, reading under a tree can be surprisingly pleas-

ant. The campuses and parks are also wonderful forgetting out and going for a walk in the coolingevening. Of course, sitting out under a tree or maybeby the pool in the backyard can also be a nice escape

Then there is music in the evening, as the sun goedown and the cool breezes finally come. Yes, music

the evening. Eine Kleine Nacht Musik . And lots of itis free. Another way to unplug and get away, if onlyfor a couple of hours.

There are, of course, the old stand-by Mondayevening concerts in Memorial Park drawing biggerand bigger friendly crowds and also, in what has be-come a popular tradition in the last several years, livmusic in the Village on Friday evenings.

For those who are more adventurous, there are theconcerts almost nightly through August at the LevittPavilion in Pasadena, with the pretty lights in thetrees. There is also the Levitt Pavilion in Los Angeleas well as Grand Performances, with a very eclecticline-up and dramatic big-city backdrop, on LA’sBunker Hill.

Back here in Claremont, though, there isn’t justfree music filling our summer evenings. There are

also films, suitable for the whole family, being showfor free in the parks around town. And, for the seconyear, the Midsummer Shakespeare Festival is beingpresented by Ophelia’s Jump during the last twoweekends of this month at the beautiful, outdoorGreek Theater on the Pomona College campus. Thisyear’s plays are Twelfth Night and Titus Androni-cus, and while tickets cost $25, this is hopefully an-other Claremont tradition getting underway.

There are lots of things in July encouraging us tounplug and take some time off to explore our sur-roundings. Claremont isn’t a bad place to do so. Surethe beach and the mountains aren’t that far, but theremore than that in Claremont. Perhaps I shouldn’t havbeen surprised to read recently that Claremont hasbeen named by TheCultureTrip.com as one of the 10most beautiful towns on the west coast, right up therwith Cambria, Nevada City and Mendocino in Cali-fornia. Yes, enjoy!


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Marilee Scaff to share stories,anecdotes on her ‘Life ofLearning and Justice’

An Evening with Marilee Scaff, “A Life of Learningand Justice,” is set for Tuesday, July 21 from 5:30 to 7p.m. in the Napier Center at Pilgrim Place.

There is hardly an area of community service Ms.Scaff has left untouched in her nearly 72 years living inClaremont. Ms. Scaff is entering her 32nd year as avolunteer for the Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden,where she spurs on her neverending curiosity with na-tive wildflowers, a passion developed as a young child.She has also made a name for herself with the localchapter of the League of Women Voters, serving atboth the local and county level.

Asking her to reflect on her other areas of involve-ment over the years draws up a long list from the Com-munity Friends of International students and the UnitedNations Association. Perhaps Ms. Scaff found thefountain of life in her healthy dose of involvement be-cause this 99-year-old is sharp as a whip with walker inhand at city council meetings, Sustainable Claremontand League of Women Voters gatherings. She contin-ues to be Claremont’s resident expert in water rights,though she would humbly dispute that title.

The talk is free and open to the public. Refreshmentswill be served. Contact [email protected] for infor-mation.

Special Olympics torch runcelebration at Memorial Park

The Law Enforcement Torch Run Final Leg for theSpecial Olympics World Games Los Angeles 2015(LA2015) will come through the city of Claremont onWednesday, July 22. A special ceremony will take placeat Memorial Park on Indian Hill Boulevard at 2 p.m.,which will include remarks by Officer Joe Alton andSpecial Olympic athlete Brett Laza.

The Special Olympics Flame of Hope will completeits journey on July 25, when the torch run final legteam carries it into the opening ceremony of the 2015World Games and ignites the cauldron at the Los Ange-les Memorial Coliseum, site of the 1932 and 1984Olympic Games. The final leg torch run began July 13at the State Capitol Building in Sacramento and madeits way through more than 120 cities across the state.

The public is invited to join the Claremont PoliceDepartment, Olympic athletes and city leaders at Me-morial Park at 2 p.m. to send off the torch runners be-tween 3 and 4 p.m.

‘Love they Neighbor’ benefitconcert featuring John York

It’s an evening of music and community spirit not tobe missed. “Love Thy Neighbor,” a concert benefitingClaremont Homeless Advocacy Program (CHAP), willbe held on Sunday, July 19 at the Claremont UnitedMethodist Church beginning at 7 p.m. The two-hourevent features John York, instrumentalist and formermember of the 60s group The Byrds, as well as an op-portunity to hear first hand what CHAP is all about.

Tickets are available with a suggested donation of $15 and can be purchased online at Eventbrite, in per-son at the Folk Music Center or at the door on the nightof the event.

All proceeds will directly benefit Claremont Home-less Advocacy Program. Born of the need demon-strated by Occupy, CHAP is a group of volunteers whoseek to end homelessness in the community by findingsustainable housing for those in need. Their purpose isto connect each identified homeless participant inClaremont with a pair of advocates who are trained to

guide and support each individual through the processof securing affordable, sustainable housing. CHAP hasrecently secured a house in Claremont where four for-mer homeless will be living and hope to add other rentalhouses to this mix over the coming years.


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From friends over the pondMegan Parry, resident of a village in South Oxford

shire, England called Dorchester-on-Thames wrote ito the COURIER recently seeking help. The Dorch-ester-on-Thames is famous for its medieval Abbeyand, in the recent past, its American friends were avery active and generous body who helped restore thJesse window. According to Ms. Parry, the Americantook particular interest in the setting of the Abbey ancreated a rose avenue and the Cloister Garden.

One of the benches was given to the garden byDoris and Edward Caster from Claremont. Ms. Parrynotes that the benches are now “in a rather sorrystate.”

Ms. Parry writes, “Sadly our contact with theAmerican Friends has diminished. However, I waswondering whether the Caster family are still inClaremont and whether they would be interested inreplacing the bench or at least making contact withme?”

As a very small community with a very largeAbbey to support, Ms. Parry said it relies entirely onthe voluntary efforts of people locally. She is recentlretired and started taking care of one of the beds inthe Cloister garden, where benches have been placedfor visitors to come and absorb the atmosphere.

Anyone with information on the Casters or the

Cloister Garden may contact Kathryn Dunn by emaiat [email protected].


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Longtime Claremont resident anddentist Gerald “Jerry” Juergens died onJuly 10, 2015 after a brief illness. Hewas 90.

He was born in Whittier on Novem-ber 22, 1924 to Frederick Juergens and

Etta Ernst. He lived his entire life insouthern California except for a three-year tour as a dentist in the US Navy inthe early 1950s. Prior to that, he servedas a navy dentist during the final twoyears of World War II. Following hissecond tour of duty, Dr. Juergens re-turned to Claremont where he estab-lished a long and successful dentalpractice.

It was perhaps during his youth thatDr. Juergens set the stage for a lifetimeof persistence and hard work. At agenine he was selling magazines to neigh-bors, and at age 12 he was deliveringadvertising papers on his bike in thedark of the morning. As a teenager, hesold Harold Express newspapers on thecorner of Jefferson and Crenshawboulevards in Los Angeles.

When the war broke out in 1942, hewas a high school senior and worked onthe loading docks at San Pedro. To getto the docks, he would take the No. 5streetcar around 4 a.m. to AlamedaStreet, take the Red Car south to SanPedro and then walk a few blocks to the

Union Hall. Sometimes he would gethired for the day, and other times he

went home empty-handed. His firsteight-hour job was at an aircraft plant inInglewood, making airplane parts dur-ing two summers as a college student.

Dr. Juergens graduated from DorseyHigh School in 1942 and then enrolledin the University of Southern CaliforniaDental School through the V-12 NavyCollege Training Program. He was re-leased from the navy in 1945 and con-

tinued his education at USC, graduatingin 1947. He married Dorothy “Dot”Mills on December 16, 1950, threeyears after he first moved to Claremontto set up a small dental practice.

In 1951, the Korean War began and

Jerry was again called to active duty. Heserved as a navy dentist for three moreyears and was stationed in San Diego,Brooklyn, New York and NarragansettBay, Newport, Rhode Island. He glee-fully would recall the time when he wasasked to be the chief medical officer ona ship bound for Honolulu out of SanDiego. The navy was short on medicalstaff, and he didn’t want to miss an op-portunity to travel to Hawaii. He oftenwondered what would have happened if someone on board needed an appendec-tomy or suffered from some other seri-ous medical condition.

In 1954, he returned to Claremontwhere he continued to practice dentistryfor the rest of his career. He was activein the Kiwanis Club of Claremont andwas honored recently for 60 years of perfect attendance. Inspired by his wifeDot, who prepared books for readersthrough the Kiwanis, he became ac-tively involved in the Read Me programin Claremont schools.

Dr. Juergens was passionate aboutboating and enjoyed downhill skiing,

gardening, traveling to Mazatlan, Mexico and investing in property, includingan almond farm in the San Joaquin Valley and commercial properties in Claremont.

Over the course of their life together

he and Dot owned many boats. In ear-lier years, he and his family wouldtrailer a boat to the San Juan Islands inthe northwest corner of the UnitedStates and camp on Waldron Island, accessible only by boat or sea plane.Eventually, they purchased larger boatand moored them off of Balboa Islandat Newport Bay. They spent manyweekends on their last boat, Sunny II,and occasionally would take short tripto Catalina.

Jerry is survived by his loving wife o64 years, Dorothy Juergens, and hisdaughters, Karen Juergens of Lake Oswego, Oregon, Jody Wiencek of CanbyOregon and Lorie Juergens-Chapin of

Salem, Oregon. He also leaves sevengrandchildren and four great-grandchidren. Memorial contributions may besent to the Dot and Jerry Juergens Me-morial Fund though Community SenioServices, 141 Spring St., Claremont, C91711, or the Dot and Jerry JuergensRead Me Memorial Fund through Ki-wanis Club, PO Box 1774, ClaremontCA, 91711.


Gerald “Jerry” JuergensDentist, veteran

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Nancy Spitler died on July 8, 2015 atPomona Valley Hospital Medical Cen-ter where she was receiving treatmentfor several chronic lung and respiratorydiseases.

A celebration of her life will be heldon August 15 at 1 p.m. in Manor Hall

at Claremont Manor, 650 HarrisonAve., Claremont. In lieu of flowers, thfamily suggests you make contribu-tions to the Nancy Spitler Living Me-morial Fund (Claremont Manor, c/oDon Spitler, 650 Harrison Ave., Claremont, CA 91711).

Helen Marie Curran, a longtimeClaremont resident, died on Sunday,June 14, 2015. She was 93.

She was born on February 26, 1922,the only child of Frances and Simon“Cy” Shribman, a big band entrepre-

neur who owned dance halls through-out New England and whose endeavorsincluded financing recordings by theGlenn Miller Orchestra.

She obtained a bachelor’s degree inEnglish literature from Simmons Uni-versity in 1947. She later worked as asecretary at Suffolk University whereshe met and married a college profes-sor, musician and artist named ClydeCurran. They moved to Claremont,where Mr. Curran was a professor of philosophy at the Claremont GraduateUniversity.

The Currans later retired in Laguna

Woods, where she lived for the past 20years.

Helen had several great passions inlife: animal rights, healthcare freedom,

jazz and literature. Having survived

metastasized melanoma using meta-bolic therapy, she counseled many can-cer patients regarding the benefits of nontoxic cancer treatment. She pub-lished a book called Apricot Power:How Laetrile Cured My Cancer and

served as president of the LagunaWoods Nutrition Club.

Spirituality was another touchstonein Mrs. Curran’s life. She led the “Re-flections on the Life of the Spirit”group at the Leisure World retirementcommunity and organized Transcen-dental Meditation meetings and Kab-balah discussions in her home that werefacilitated by Dr. Michael Grossman.Helen, a seeker from birth, was inspiredby the Baha’is of Laguna Woods. She

joined the Baha’i faith and made manyfriends among the Baha’i communityas well as throughout Laguna Woods.

Mrs. Curran will be remembered foher sense of humor, her willingness tohelp others, her capacity to appreciate

beauty and her ability to find joy ineveryday living.

She was preceded in death by herhusband Clyde Curran in 1996. She issurvived by her daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Fred Powell of SantaBarbara. In lieu of flowers, donationsmay be made to PETA, to your local,no-kill animal shelter or the CancerControl Society (2043 N. Berendo St.Los Angeles, CA 90027).

Helen M. CurranSpiritual seeker, champion of alternative medicine

Nancy Spitler


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We hear about it all the time—if we continue to use fossil fuels aswe are now, life on earth is

going to change for the worse, and we don’t

have much time to prevent it. What can youand I do? What can towns like Claremontdo to fight these impending changes? That’swhat Georgetown University is asking.

Georgetown University challenged 50 cities across theUnited States to come up with the best answer for a $5million prize. Claremont is the only city competing inthe Southland, where almost half the population of Cal-ifornia lives. We call it the Claremont Energy Chal-lenge—CEC—and we are going all-out to win byreducing gas and electricity use in homes and schoolsthrough 2016 but, more importantly, by being innovativeand showing others what they can do. Every one of uscan be a part of this, and we need your help!

CEC is a joint project of Sustainable Claremont andCHERP, being directed by Devon Hartman in partner-ship with the city of Claremont and more than 40 otherorganizations. The innovative CHERP initiative—theCommunity Home Energy Retrofit Project—started here

in Claremont, has won national recognition and is beingreplicated in other cities as a way to conserve energywhere it is used most: in buildings. It’s a win, win, win—it saves money, homes are more comfortable, propertyvalues increase and it helps with global warming.

Start with simple things like using energy-efficient ap-pliances and LED lightbulbs, then make your home eas-ier to heat and cool by improving insulation and sealingair leaks and, finally, you can use sunlight to generateelectricity. Thousands of dollars in rebates and other in-centives are available.

We want everyone in Claremont to know what theycan do and be able to participate. To learn more, visit ourwebsite, ClaremontEnergyChallenge.net. There, you can

join with Claremonters who are taking action, find a cal-endar of informational workshops and neighborhood cof-fees and gain more information.

You can request a yard sign showing you are helpingwith the challenge and saving energy. If you would liketo do even more, you can sign on to help with Walk the

Town, our very ambitious project with a goal of visitinevery household in Claremont with information on whcan be done to save energy, help with and learn about thChallenge and learn about CHERP and SustainabClaremont.

If you would like to keep track of your home energ

use, we have a great resource for you. CEC has beegranted $50,000 for an online program that will givClaremont residents detailed twice-monthly reports ohow their energy is being used, including information oheating, cooling, appliances, pool pumps and lights. Thonline program will recommend ways to further reducenergy consumption with reports on your progress!

Just go to ClaremontEnergyChallenge.net and clicthe “Start Here” button for that great resource that will bavailable by July 20.

In the fall, Claremont will again be in a CoolCalifonia Challenge, the exciting competition where last timwe won a $23,000 award for having Claremonters sigup and keep track of their energy use. This will be a greaddition to our Claremont Energy Challenge, and thtime we could be the Coolest California City!

Demystifying Sustainability is a project of Sustainab

Claremont (sustainableclaremont.org). Follow them oFacebook at facebook.com/sustainableclaremont and oTwitter #GreenClaremont.

DemystifyingSUSTAINABILITY

Sign up, get involved in the energy challengeby Freeman Allen

Aralyn Davis and Celeste Rodriguez-Garcia patiently wait for ClaremontCity Manager Tony Ramos to heap

some whipped cream on their ice cream sun-daes last week at Taylor Hall. The ice creamsocial was part of the city’s Camp Claremont

summer program, which provides fun activi-ties for first to eighth grade children. CampClaremont goes from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. andruns through the middle of August.

COURIER photo/Steven Felschundneff

At your service


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Ricky Schlick has beenon a tear since he firstappeared in the

COURIER six years ago. Backthen he was in elementary

school and racing miniaturebandolero cars. Now the 18-year-old Claremont resident isa rising star on the localNASCAR circuit, which isequivalent to Double-A, twosteps from the majors, in base-ball terms.

The unassuming teen has beensteadily moving up from his early rac-ing days, including a championship inthe SRL Legends Tour 2013. That vic-tory launched him into his current placeracing NASCAR on the west coast.

Seven races into the 2015 season, he

currently sits at fifth place out of about30 drivers and feels confident he willcontinue to do well.

“He has a new car and it takes a littlewhile to get it dialed in,” explained hisfather Howard Schlick. Once they workout the kinks, they hope to dominate.

In the early days his father’s towingcompany sponsored Ricky but now hehas two major sponsors, 51-Fifty en-ergy drinks and Fresh and Easy grocerystores. Both endorsements were aidedby the elder Mr. Schlick’s efforts andby the generosity of family friends Ronand Scott Burkle.

The expense of racing, even at thisintermediate level, can be prohibitive.

In addition to the purchase price, hisChevrolet must be partially rebuilt fol-lowing each race. Plus, if he experi-ences engine problems or has a crash,the cost goes up. He also has to pay fora crew on race days. Howard Schlickestimates the cost could be as high as$250,000 a year and will be even moreas his son moves up in the ranks.

He admits to having fans, particu-larly at the Irwindale Raceway, hishome track. “I’ve been around the tracka long time. People know me.” Asked

why he races, he replied, “The adrena-line. I love it.”

Mr. Schlick speaks highly of the ef-fort his son has put into his own suc-cess. “There is no stopping him. He’sgoing to make it. He practices on hisdays off and studies racing.”

However, he does admit there is a

downside to Ricky’s success. S & JTowing Service, which was started byHoward’s father in the 1950s, is verymuch a family concern and he hadplanned to pass it on to the next genera-tion. “I’ll be watching him on TV andI’ll have to work a few more years,” hesaid, “but it will be worth it.”

In addition to his corporate sponsors,Ricky also races for the nonprofit foun-dation Racing for Autism. The connec-tion is a perfect fit, because his youngersister Rachel has autism. This weekend

is Autism Awareness Weekend at thetrack, giving him additional incentive towin.

This Saturday, Ricky will competetwice at Irwindale, the opening race justafter the track opens at 7 p.m. and theclosing race closer to 9 p.m. Peoplewho want to chat with the racers or get

an autograph are welcome to comedown to the racetrack on Saturday at5:45 p.m. for a special meet-and-greetin the infield.

With the busy race schedule and hisstudies to complete his senior year andget his diploma, there isn’t a lot of timefor recreation. He still finds a few freemoments, though.

“I like to play with RC [radio con-trol] race cars,” he said with a smile.

—Steven [email protected]

Local NASCAR driver has talent to compete with the best

COURIER photos/Steven FelschundneRicky Schlick, 18, checks out the interior of his backup race car recently at his father’s towing company. Ricky has beeracing NASCAR for two years and is in fifth place for point totals this season.

Claremont resident RickySchlick, in car 51, competesin a recent race at IrwindaleSpeedway.

Racing photo courtesy ofSal Sigala Jr.


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Among the businessesdotted along FoothillBoulevard in Clare-

mont is an oasis of culinarycharm called Jeni Wren’s Café

& Catering. It’s an eatery spe-cializing in breakfast and lunch,marked by simple fare drizzledwith gourmet touches.

Want French toast? Try the Apple Blos-som French Toast, featuring a grilled cin-namon brioche smothered in sautéedgranny Smith apple and garnished withwhipped cream.

Do you like egg-in-a hole? Try theWren’s Nest, which starts when the chef pours an egg into grilled sourdough breadand fries it. The hole is flower-shaped andthe toppings—grilled spinach, bell pep-pers, artichokes and feta cheese—make

the dish a delight for vegetarians and om-nivores alike.“We do everything we can to make

everything fresh. We cut up our applesevery day and we cut our potatoes everyday,” owner Jen Smith said. “Nothing isfrozen and it never comes out of a can.”

Ms. Smith prides herself on supportinglocal businesses. Jeni Wren’s serves winefrom the family-owned Leaping Horsevineyard in Indio, and beer from DaleBros in Upland is on tap. The champagne,which is imported from Spain, comesfrom further afield. But again, the vine-yard is family-owned.

And the baked goods, supplied byUpper Crust Bakery in Anaheim, are pure

crusty goodness. There are fresh muffins,scones, brioches and artisanal breads invarieties like spinach parmesan, Italiantomato focaccia and marbled rye.

Ms. Smith has spent years working inthe restaurant industry, most notably TheSpaghetti Factory. But Jeni Wren’s marksthe first time she has launched her ownenterprise.

“I felt like I had grown and learned asmuch as I could where I was at,” she said.

Ms. Smith, who has three children, wasalso ready to make her life more family-friendly. Though she occasionally hascatering gigs that extend into the evening,the restaurant’s doors close at 3 o’clock.On the weekends, her sons Drexel, 19,

and Baylee, 17, and her 16-year-olddaughter Emma work for her.

Getting up at 6:30 a.m. to roll silver-ware may not be the kids’ idea of the per-fect Saturday, but it’s a good way to teachthem about the business of making a liv-ing.

“And even though I’m at work, I’mgetting to spend time with them,” Ms.Smith said.

Family is hugely important to Ms.Smith. In fact, the restaurant’s name was

inspired by a sweet family memory. “MyGrammy called me Jeni Wren when I wasa little girl, because I talked a lot and thewren is a very chatty bird,” she explained.

The name is just the start of the restau-rant’s homey feel. You can pick out yourown cup from a motley assortment of cof-fee mugs, including souvenir cups fromdestinations ranging from San Franciscoto Sweden, before it’s filled with steam-ing coffee. Ms. Smith’s aim is to makepeople feel like they’re on vacation, per-haps ensconced in a cozy bed-and-break-fast.

The ambience is nostalgic withoutbeing fussy. Tables are topped with prettyfabrics and shelves are decorated with

vintage items like lunch boxes, thermosesand tins for sundries like coffee, salt, sugarand flour.

Ms. Smith is quite handy, and creativerepurposing is everywhere in evidence.She made her own coffee hutch, deco-rated with fence pickets and an old shut-ter. A lamp-hung iron gate is suspendedover one table, which just happens to bemade from an up-cycled door.

For Michelle Singer, Jeni Wren’s hasbecome a home away from home. She

and her wife, Robyn Katchem, walkedinto the place two weeks after it opened.The Piedmont Mesa couple was so wonover they’ve come back every weekend,and they take every opportunity to en-courage friends to give Jeni Wren’s a try.

Ms. Singer likes to order the Wren’sNest and treat herself to a white chocolatescone. Ms. Katchem opts for banana nutFrench toast. Whatever they order, JeniWren’s always hits the spot.

“It’s just a warm environment. It’s verycozy and homey, with its shabby chic dec-orations,” Ms. Singer said. “It’s a shiningexample of what Claremont has to offer.”

Ms. Smith has the kind of detail-ori-ented nature that you need when running

a restaurant. For example, she pays touch more to get the kind of Bigelow tethat comes in a gauzy fabric tea bag instead of a paper one because it remindher of the tea they serve at a spa.

She’s not a chef, but she does come uwith great ideas for menu items. Whencomes to execution, she gives plenty ocredit to her chef Javier Vargas, who shfound through a culinary school in Baldwin Park.

“It’s good to work with people with diferent knowledge and different experence,” she said. “They can teach you.”

And when it comes to savory goodnesvisitors can learn a thing or two from JeWren’s. If you’re not sure what to ordeyou might want to start with the caféRestaurant Week special, which will continue to run through this Sunday, July 1For $10, you can get a sandwich anddrink, accompanied with homemadpasta salad, crisp potato chips or fresfruit.

These aren’t just any sandwiches. Foinstance, there’s a pulled-pork panini, withe tender meat flavored by Sweet BabRay’s barbecue sauce and cooled by coslaw. There’s also a killer chicken pessandwich served on basil Focaccia brea

There is also a growing number of reulars who urge you to give this little cafthe latest to perch on Foothill Boulevara try.

“We are Jeni Wren’s biggest cheerleaders,” Ms. Singer said.

Jeni Wren’s is nestled between thShell station on the corner of Foothill anTowne and the Stater Bros’ shopping center, at the site of the former Inka TrailThe address is 1077 W. Foothill Blvd. Claremont. For information, call (90625-7444 or visit www.jeniwrens.com.

—Sarah [email protected]

Jeni Wren’s: Tasteful eatery comes to roost at Route 66

COURIER photos/Collette WeinbergerOwner Jen Smith enjoys creating a family-feel at her restaurant, as each customeris encouraged to choose their personal coffee cup to use. Jeni Wren’s opened inFebruary and is located on Foothill Boulevard.


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There’s no better place tobe a cyclist than theCity of Trees. With

over 30 linear miles of bicycleinfrastructure and organiza-

tions geared towards all agesand cycling skill levels, Clare-mont—which has been desig-nated as a bike-friendly city bythe League of American Bicy-clists—is a haven for riders.

The Claremont Senior BicycleGroup (CSBG), sponsored by theClaremont Senior Program, provides anenvironment where riders can partici-pate and grow in a safe and friendlysetting. It encourages older cyclists toride whenever they can with groupsthat suit their style.

In 2014, the CSBG rode 112,000 cu-

mulative miles, with regular ridesscheduled every day of the week exceptFriday and Sunday. Each day offersvariations in distance and pace so thatriders of all abilities can join.

“On Tuesday, we have a beginninggroup that does about five miles in theVillage, which is great because whenpeople start, they’re not ready for a 15-mile ride,” says CSBG founder and ad-visor Larry Scheetz. “Once they enjoyfive miles two or three times a week,and after riding a few months—some-times even weeks—they ride in a 15-mile Wednesday ride. Now, those samepeople who started out with us are rid-ing 50, 60, 70 miles.”

The Claremont Senior BicycleGroup began in 1997 with 13 cyclistsand has grown over the years to 125members strong. Cyclists range in agefrom 55 to 92, with women making upmore than 50 percent of the recreationalbike club.

Depending on the day, the cyclistsgather at a designated location and hitthe open road for a group ride. Mondayand Wednesday are the most populardays, drawing 30 to 40 cyclists in twogroups—the traditional group and themore challenging power group—fol-lowing a leader and traveling to localeslike Bonelli Park.

“When you’re biking, you don’t re-

ally get acquainted with people. Butwhen you sit down and eat with them,you get to know them, so on most of our rides there’s a food stop,” foundingmember and CSBG ride leader, Dr. JimBeasom explains. “Some people justhave coffee and others have a fullbreakfast.”

“And then there’s those of us whoride-to-eat and eat-to-ride,” Mr. Scheetzadds with a smile.

Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday rid-ers can enjoy a 30-mile round trip toVictoria Gardens, where again thegroup shares a meal before pedalingback to 91711, making sure nobodygets left behind.

“We always have a sweeper whostays in the back to make sure we don’t

drop anybody,” says Mr.Scheetz. “The women reallylike it because not too many of

them can fix their own flattires, which are very commonon a ride.”

Longtime Claremont resi-dent Dorothy Elwell joined theCSBG group in 1999. She’dalways been active with swim-ming, hiking and bicyclingaround town, so joining thesenior bike group seemed likesomething she’d enjoy.

“I thought I could keep upwith senior citizens, no prob-lem,” she recalls of her firstride with the group. “Au con-traire! My little five-mile rides werenothing compared to the distances these

guys were doing. It was amazing andinspiring.”

After riding with the group for 10years, Ms. Elwell was appointed presi-dent of the Claremont Senior BikeGroup in 2009. It’s the people andfriendships she’s made along the waythat keep this 85-year-old gal comingback for more.

“My recommendation for peoplewho exercise is to do it with friends, sothere’s a commitment there,” she says.“It’s an act of will for me every singleday, and more so the older I get, but Ilove these people and how I feel after aride.”

Dr. Beasom, a retired orthopedic sur-

geon and former chief of staff atPomona Valley Hospital Medical Cen-

ter is at 92 years old, the oldest rider inthe bunch. On Monday and Wednesdaymornings, you’ll find him leading the

pack on his recumbent trike, starting off the ride with his trademark, “Tally ho!”

“I used to say ‘Let’s go!’ and peoplewould be talking and not riding, butwhen I said ‘Tally ho!’ everybody gotthe message,” he says. “It woke peopleup, and that’s continued.”

Medically speaking, Dr. Beasomsays cycling, in addition to golf andswimming, has allowed him to main-tain his strength, balance and en-durance. His advice to seniors: It’snever too late to start.

“I bike just as fast now as I did 20years ago,” he says proudly. ”We usedto think that people over 70 were overthe hill and wouldn’t be able to im-

prove, but it turns out that people canstill improve their muscle strength after

90. You have to work at it, and tholder you are, the more you haveto work at it. The minute you let

up, you start to go downhill andit’s hard to get it back, so you jushave to be consistent.”

In addition to local excursionsthe senior cycle group offers bi-monthly out-of-town rides—typically 40 to 70 miles—to variousplaces including Orange Countybeaches via river trails. Specialevents such as the Tour de PalmSprings, Solvang Century, Tour dFoothills, Lighthouse Centuryand Plain Wrap Ride are alsoloosely organized and availableto members looking for a chal-

lenge.Whether you’re seeking exercise or

adventure, there is just something aboriding a bike that brings out the kid ineveryone, no matter what age you are

“When you’re coming fast down MBaldy on your bike, it’s hard to feel thyou’re old,” Dr. Beasom says. “It’s jua sensation, but it’s one you don’t getwith any other sport, and that’s whatit’s all about.”

The Claremont Senior BicycleGroup meets at 4 p.m. on the thirdMonday of each month at the JoslynSenior Center, located at 660 N. Mountain Ave. For information about rideschedules and membership, visitwww.claremontseniorbikegroup.org.

—Angela Bail

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Claremont bicycle group proves age has no limits

COURIER photos/Peter WeinbergRiders from the Claremont Senior Bicycle Group stop along Bonita Avenue in La Verne during a recent group ride that icluded over 20 riders from Claremont.

Jim Manley made sure he is protected from the sum-mer sun during a recent ride by the Claremont SeniorBicycle Group.


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FRIDAY NIGHTS LIVE Enjoy freelive music throughout the Village from6 to 9 p.m.SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL Ophe-lia’s Jump Productions presents itsannual Midsummer ShakespeareFestival with Titus Andronicus. Ad-mission charge is $25 general admis-sion or $22 for students and seniors.Pomona College’s Sontag Greek Theatre, 333 N. College Way, Clare-mont. (909) 541-5850.

SUPERHEROES WALK Celebrateeveryday superheroes—foster parentsand foster kids—with a two-mile walk through scenic La Verne, food trucks,music and an art fair. Admission is free.9 a.m. to 2 p.m. David & MargaretYouth and Family Services, 1350 ThirdSt., La Verne. (909) 596-5921 ext. 3226or [email protected].

BENEFIT CONCERT CHAP is acommunity of volunteers who seek toend homelessness in the community byfinding sustainable housing for all of our neighbors in need. All ages welcome. Ad-mission is $15. 7 p.m. Claremont UnitedMethodist Church, 211 W. Foothill Blvd.,Claremont. (909) 450-6185.

ISRAELI FOLK DANCE A fun wayof exercise with music of Israeli folk dance. Beginners group at 6:45 p.m.,followed by open dancing. $6. MasonicLodge, 227 W. Eighth St., Claremont.

(909) 921-7115.

WASTE MANAGEMENT “WhatYou Need to Know.” University Club.11:30 a.m. $13 includes buffet lunch.Hughes Community Center, 1700 Dan-

bury Rd., Claremont.CONVERSATION Marilee Scaff,

Claremont’s Grand Marshall in thisyear’s Fourth of July Parade, will shareher life, her interests and concerns in adiscussion at the Napier Center. Ms.

Scaff was in a Japanese prison campand a worker in Ethiopia. Her interestshave ranged from gardening throughcommunity support for locally ownedwater. Her concerns are local andglobal. Free and open to the public.5:30 to 7 p.m. Napier Center, 660Avery Rd., Claremont. (909) 624-6876.

BUTTERFLIES & BREWSWednesday evenings in July enjoy acold California beer, light snacks, casuallive music and exclusive tours of the

Butterfly Pavilion. Ticket includes one beer; additional drinks may be pur-chased. 21 and over only. Admission is$10 for RSABG members and $15 for the general public. 5 to 8 p.m. RanchoSanta Ana Botanic Garden, 1500 N. Col-lege Ave., Claremont. (909) 625-8767.HOME RETROFIT & SOLAR Claremont Energy Challenge work-shop. Get all your questions answeredabout home retrofits and solar by

Devon Hartman. Learn more abouwhy retrofitting your home is benefcial. Free to the public. 7 to 8:30 p.mPomona College’s Hahn Hall Roo

108, located at 420 N. Harvard AveClaremont. (909) 293-8098.

GARDEN GROOVE Evening concert in the Garden with Doc Rock-I

presenting the best dance hits from th‘50s to the present in a wide variety ostyles including rock, soul, funk, R&and jazz. Gates open at 6 for picnicking in the courtyard; concerts begin 7 p.m. Bring your own picnic, or puchase from Gourmet Gourmet anBert & Rocky’s. Admission charge: $

for RSABG members and $8 publiRancho Santa Ana Botanic Garde1500 N. College Ave., Claremon(909) 625-8767.SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL Ophlia’s Jump Productions presents its annual Midsummer Shakespeare Festivwith Titus Andronicus. Admissiocharge is $25 general admission or $2

CALENDAR Nightlife

Funk’d Martini performstonight at The Press.

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for students and seniors. Pomona Col-lege’s Sontag Greek Theatre, 333 N. Col-lege Way, Claremont. (909) 541-5850.

FRIDAY NIGHTS LIVE Enjoy freelive music throughout the Village from6 to 9 p.m.SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL Ophe-lia’s Jump Productions presents its an-nual Midsummer Shakespeare Festivalwith Twelfth Night. Now a Claremonttradition, Ophelia’s Jump’s Midsum-mer Shakespeare Festival artfully pres-ents tragedy and comedy under thestars in a beautiful outdoor setting.Each performance opens nightly with a30-minute Green Show. Guests are in-vited to bring a picnic and a small blan-ket or cushion. Admission is $25 or $22 for students and seniors. PomonaCollege’s Sontag Greek Theatre, 333

N. College Way, Claremont. (909)541-5850.

JR HERO RUN Water gun adventure.Superheroes will gather at the gardento plan a confrontation with the villains

of epic proportion. Kids should donthier best superhero costume and graba water gun, this is your chance to be areal live hero for the day. The missionis to invade a fortress and recover stolen coins. Along the way, kids willhave to overcome villains armed withwater guns. Some will need to usespeed, some wit and others strength,

but most of all, heroes need courage.Bring a water gun to join in the fun andinsure you have what it takes to accom-

plish the mission. The Junior Hero Runis an event that will include all sorts of activities and entertainment. For ages

one and older. Pre-registration on web-site is $20. Spectator admission is $10.Use code “COURIER” to get a $5 dis-count. 7 a.m. to noon. Rancho SantaAna Botanic Garden, 1500 N. CollegeAve., Claremont. For more info, visit

jrherorun.com or call (909) 605-6889.SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL Ophe-lia’s Jump Productions presents its an-nual Midsummer Shakespeare Festivalwith Titus Andronicus. Admission is$25 or $22 for students and seniors.Pomona College’s Sontag Greek The-atre, 333 N. College Way, Claremont.(909) 541-5850.

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CALENDAR SUBMISSIONS: Fill out the “List Your Event” form atClaremontCalendar.com. Deadline: Thursday at 5 p.m., one week before publication.There is NO guarantee that items submitted will be published in print or online.

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COURIER photo/Jenelle RenschPizza a Modo Mio bianca is featured at Tutti Mangia during Restaurant Week, whichconcludes July 19. The pizza includes bacon, arugula and three different cheeses.

Tutti Mangia has been a mainstain Claremont’s culinary scensince 1996. Claremont Restau

rant Week provides the chance foeveryone to try out some of the Italiaeatery’s opulent offerings.

For $20, guests can enjoy a scrumptioutwo-course lunch. Diners are offered thchoice of Insalta Tutti Mangia, a mixegreens salad, or the Carciofi Romani, romaine lettuce topped with marinated artchokes and fennel. Both salads are th

perfect start to a meal—refreshing wittangy dressings and flavorful topping

For the second course there are threchoices: a Pizza a Modo Mio, pizza mway, Panino di Manzo,an aged balsamishort rib panini, or a pecorino risotto. Th

pizza your way really is true to its namwith nearly a dozen topping combinations, there is literally something foeveryone. The panini features just thright amount of meat and is topped wita creamy horseradish sauce. Ristottowhich is known for its heavy profile, i

turned on its head with this light remakeBy incorporating a raspberry accenTutti’s was able to make its risotto a greaaddition to this summertime menu.

Dinner, which is served all day, includes a caprese salad, two choices oentrée and a dessert of vanilla beacrepe all for $40. Stop by before it too late. Claremont Restaurant Weeends this Sunday, July 19.

—J&[email protected]

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Whisper House shares its secrets, opens for business

Want to hear a se-cret? Claremont’sfirst speakeasy

has officially opened its doorsfor business. The Whisper House—half restaurant, half lounge—welcomed guestsWednesday for a specialgrand opening celebration.

COURIER photos/Jenelle RenscABOVE: Bar manager Peter Barriga skifully pours a smoking cocktail into mason jar for mixing.LEFT: Mayor Corey Calaycay welcomemanaging partner Andrew Segal and hWhisper House crew to Claremont duing the ribbon-cutting ceremony oWednesday.FAR LEFT: Mr. Segal cuts the ClaremonChamber ribbon, officially opening threstaurant for business.

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EUREKA CLAREMONT: 580 W. First St., ClaremontPacking House. Open from 11 a.m. to midnight, Sundaythrough Thursday; closes at 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday.“Hoppy” Hour daily from 2 to 6 p.m. (909) 445-8875. —Wednesdays:Steal-the-Glass craft beer of the week.Meet the brewer first Wednesday of every month.

—Thursdays: All Tito’s 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 6:30 to 9 p.m.Admission is $2. (909) 624-2928 or folkmusiccenter.com.FLAPPERS COMEDY: 540 W. First St., Claremont

Packing House. 18 and over. Show times: Friday at 8 and10 p.m., Saturday at 7 and 9:30 p.m. and Sunday at 7 p.m.Tickets can be purchased online or at the door. —Friday, July 17: Helen Hong as seen on Arsenio Hall Show. 8 and 10 p.m. —Saturday, July 18:Helen Hong as seen on Arsenio Hall Show. 7 and 9:30 p.m.

—Sunday, July 19: Claremont Comedy Contests withMichael Gelbart. 7 p.m. —Thursday, July 23: First Timer Funnies at 8 p.m. andOpen Mic Auditions Show at 10 p.m. —Friday, July 24: Taylor Tomlinson from Laughs onFOX. 8 and 10 p.m. —Saturday, July 25:Taylor Tomlinson from Laughs onFOX. 7 and 9:30 p.m. —Sunday, July 26: “Little Black Dress” with HelenHong. 7 p.m.THE PRESS RESTAURANT: 129 Harvard Ave.,Claremont Village. Thursday through Saturdayuntil 2 a.m. Live DJ every Thursday at 11 p.m. 21and over after 9 p.m. Standing room only after 9:30

p.m. (909) 625-4808. —Friday, July 17: Funk’d Martini (soul/funk/pop).

10 p.m. —Saturday, July 18: The Fashion Focus (electrowave). 10 p.m. —Sunday, June 19: Sunday piano with Amy Roweat 6 p.m. followed by Soul Time (northern soul DJ)at 9:30 p.m. —Tuesday, June 21: King Trivia Night. 9 p.m. —Wednesday, July 22: Bent Bill’s Medicine Show

(early blues). 9:30 p.m. —Thursday, July 23: Homero Chavez (jazz) at 8:3 p.m. and DJ Ghandy (hip hop/dance) at 11 p.m. —Friday, July 24: Alone/SSSsss/Bastidas! 10 p.m —Saturday, July 25: The Uncalled For (60s eargarage and Brit beat). 10 p.m.PIANO PIANO: 555 W. Foothill Blvd., Claremont. Liv

dueling piano show times: Wednesday and Thursday, p.m. to 1 a.m.; Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. 2and over. $5 cover charge on Fridays and Saturdays aft8 p.m. (no cover charge with student ID). (909) 547-426 —Tuesdays: Taco Tuesday with $1 tacos, $2 Coronaand $3 margaritas. Rock the mic or jam with the band

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

NIGHTLIFE

Image courtesy of Funk’d MartiniFunk’d Martini will perform at The Press Restauranttonight at 10 p.m.

The 1920s throwback, replacing theformer Hip Kitty Jazz and Fondue, i

claremont courier 7-17-15

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