Opinion

by John Neiuber, president, Claremont Heritage The spring equinox has passed and the days are growing longer as the summer solstice approaches. The sun has begun its trek northward and everywhere we look, trees are budding and spreading their canopies over streets, neighborhoods and parks. Spring is upon us, and one is hyperaware that “The […]

A good thing Dear Editor: Regarding the Sumner School kerfuffle, it is a good thing that Sumner School Principal Frank D’Emilio didn’t call in Department of Child and Family Services. DCFS would have assigned blame, held a sham team decision-making meeting, removed the child from the home and put her into foster care, and ordered […]

Inflated superintendent salary Dear Editor: I was surprised when I read the high salary for Claremont’s newly selected superintendent of schools—$218,000—which amounts to more than 3 times the $68,397 that the average teacher in Claremont makes.  Further, in this era of budget cuts and layoffs, where salaries have remained flat for most superintendents and teachers […]

By Mellissa Martinez This month we were treated to a mega moon. Appearing 16 percent brighter and 14 percent larger than our average, run-of-the mill moon, it was aptly called a‘Supermoon.’ This relatively new word connotes compounds like ‘superman’ and ‘superstar,’ all the while giving people the idea that something spectacular is happening. Coined in […]

5 Second Film Festival Dear Editor: On behalf of our volunteers, I wish to thank you and the community for your support of our 4th Annual Claremont 5 Second Film Festival. This year’s event showcased films from around the world along with movies made locally. The Back Abbey was the perfect setting for the reception […]

VIEWPOINT by Joe Farrell Many in our community have contacted me about the situation at Sumner and the termination of Principal Frank D’Emilio. I’ve been asked to help them understand the decision-making process of a school board on these types of matters, which are never easy, but are nonetheless serious issues that most school boards […]

By Denise Kruger At Golden State Water Company, it’s been all about water for more than 80 years. Our goal is to deliver reliable, high-quality water to our customers in the most cost-effective manner. Our focus is on meeting our customers’ needs, and we’re committed to having honest conversations about critical issues like water rates […]

A wonderful thing Dear Editor: I was witness to a wonderful thing tonight. I saw an outpouring of support for a man who has apparently earned a place of high regard in the hearts of many Claremont citizens. The occasion was the May 17 meeting of the Claremont Unified School District at their offices on […]

Thank you, Frank D’Emilio Dear Editor: This is in reference to the recent article regarding Sumner Elementary School’s selection as a 2012 California Distinguished School. Mr. Arny Bloom, who is the interim principal while Mr. D’Emilio is on leave, declared, “Sumner is a very special place and has been nurtured and supported with the strong […]

We don’t often see a situation where a government agency says they want to dramatically reduce their spending and Congress says, “No, thanks.” That’s pretty much the case as the United States Postal Service (USPS) grapples with billions in losses in 2012 and beyond. Most folks know the amount of mail delivered each year by […]

“Our neighborhood is our family. We take care of our own.” “All of those things are about being a good neighbor. It’s important not just locally but globally.” Very nice, but what I want to know is who, exactly, is “our own?” Is “our own” the elderly woman who has lived next door for years? […]

Thirty-six years ago, a builder named Crowder built a small neighborhood of homes in North Claremont. They were and still are of average construction and are , by most accounts, unremarkable. However, the children who moved into this neighborhood in 1976 formed something very remarkable. This past Saturday, 2 friends whose bond has weathered many […]

Renaming Cahuilla Park Dear Editor: The COURIER reported on Saturday,?April 7 that Claremont’s Community and Human Services Division had voted unanimously against renaming Cahuilla Park because the name change would impose one-time expenses on the city. That was a wise and prudent decision. But I wish to propose now in all seriousness that the city […]

Thank you from Landus Rigsby Dear Editor: I would like to extend my thanks to the Claremont community for all the support that I received since I was diagnosed with Stage 5 Renal Failure a little over a month ago. It’s been a humbling and encouraging experience to receive so many cards, flowers, emails, phone […]

Bill SelkeDear Editor:Thank you for the moving notice ofBill Selke’s passing (COURIER, Saturday,April 7). We have lost a bright,engaged and valued fellow citizen.I am privileged to have known Billvirtually since his family’s arrival inClaremont and followed his outstandingteaching career at Pomona HighSchool.In recent months I have been blessedwith his company in regular visits to anaquatic […]

My daughter Collette is graduating from high school this year and will be attending the other USC, the University of South Carolina. We are very proud of her and all she has accomplished, so as any parent would want to do, we all went on a nice family vacation. Given the fact she’s 18 years […]