Opinion
by Jan Wheatcroft On the island of Samos, Greece, I lived in a small hovel of a house built into the old Orthodox Church and entered from a very thin alleyway. I walked along this cobblestone passage to throw my garbage into the sea, the only way to dispose of refuse at the time. I […]
After much collective soul-searching, the COURIER has decided to recommend a no vote on Measure PS, a $50 million bond measure to fund a new police station that will appear on the November 3 ballot. We want it known, however, that we fully support construction of a new facility. Residents have become aware of the […]
by Mellissa Martinez It is quite clear that our four-year-old Felix has his mind set on dressing as a bad guy for Halloween this year. So far, the costumes being considered are Darth Vader, a vampire and the ‘bad’ Batman. Just the mention of a villain or corrupted good guy causes his eyes to sparkle […]
The price of security Dear Editor: I plan to vote no on Measure PS (“Palace of Security”?) and urge my fellow Claremont residents to do the same. Obviously, we need a police station that meets current code and policy requirements, and the police officers and staff deserve comfortable and efficient working conditions. The proposed project, […]
The time is now Dear Editor: The time is now. The need is great. On November 3, voters in Claremont will be asked to pass Measure PS that will build the future of public safety here in Claremont. The current police facility is too old and too small. It is time we the citizens of […]
by Mel Boynton, president, Pomona Valley UNA All around the world this week of October 24, people are celebrating the 70th birthday of the United Nations. Rising in the ashes of World War II and after the 1948 adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights guided by Eleanor Roosevelt, the UN has helped keep […]
A more modest proposal Dear Editor: I will not vote for Measure PS. I am in favor of an upgraded police station; however, the one currently proposed is too large and expensive by about one third, and there are various sites that are more appropriate. Moreover, the parcel tax system contains many complications that make […]
by Alexis Reyes Plastic is everywhere. With a quick look around me, I see pens, mugs, furniture, utensils, my keyboard and even chewing gum. Yes, chewing gum. Plastic was invented in the late 19th century, but due to war demands and increased technology, plastic production soared from 20 million pounds produced in 1927 to 650 […]
Oh, Horror of Horrors! Oh, Terror of Terrors! It is that time, that perfectly ghastly time, again! Yes, it is that time of year when your night of nights, when you rise up in all your ghoulish glory, approaches. All Hallow’s Eve, that one night each year when you reign and when your mad power […]
On September 11, I had the privilege of standing at a podium in the Fullerton Auditorium of the Art Institute of Chicago on the 122nd anniversary of the very day and in the very place where Swami Vivekananda made his famous greeting at the first Parliament of the World’s Religions. Many historians claim this event […]
The Colleges’ big footprint Dear Editor: In his article supporting building the Pomona College Museum of Art where Renwick House now is, John Pixley mistakenly says that the Colleges didn’t “dig in their heels” and use “clout and leverage” in the fight to build the Keck Graduate Institute on the Bernard Field Station. That lasted […]
by Debbie Carini I never met a garage sale I didn’t like— I once stopped at one on my way to a friend’s wedding in Hollywood and bought a vanity for my daughter’s bedroom. I had to valet park with said piece of 1930s vintage furniture half-hanging out of the back of our SUV, ala […]
by John Pixley It’s a project that “would violate the character and destroy the history of Claremont.” That’s not all. “Here’s the reason for the proposed location: somebody has a lot of money to put into a project and they want it to be in the most prominent location with their name on it. In […]
Memory lane Dear Editor: There was an admirable article in the September 18 COURIER about CHS Principal Brett O’Connor reminding students to show courtesy to the visiting Damien High School football team and fans. Also, the Los Angeles Times wrote an article about God and the outcome of games. It brought back memories of my […]
Yes on Measure PS Dear Editor: For the past 12 years, city commissions and citizen committees have explored options for constructing a new public safety facility that is now overdue. While the existing police station has served us well for over 40 years, the building is no longer suitable for today’s police operations. The community […]
by Jan Wheatcroft Summer is my time to visit friends in Europe. Emails fly between us as places are chosen for our explorations. Hotels are scrutinized, location and prices weighed, until the skeletal part of our journey is planned out. Then, finally, flights are booked and train connections are examined. My friend Frances usually takes […]