Thinking of thanks

by Mellissa Martinez In the children’s book Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are?, Dr. Seuss doles out some solid advice regarding gratitude. An old man sitting on a cactus tells a young boy, “You ought to be thankful a whole heaping lot, for the places...

Readers comments 11-28-14

With peace Dear Editor: I want to thank Cantor Paul Buch of Temple Beth Israel  for sharing his insightful and ethical understanding of the special relationship shared by Jews and Muslims in the November 14 issue of the COURIER. As a fellow Jew, I have been...
Mary Elizabeth Blanchard

Mary Elizabeth Blanchard

Loving matriarch, librarian, Lakers fan Longtime Claremont resident Mary Elizabeth Briggs Blanchard died peacefully in her sleep on November 18, 2014 at Mt. San Antonio Gardens in Claremont. She was 105. She was born in Valparaiso, Indiana on October 5, 1909. She...

Anne Hungerford Griffis

Health care administrator, advocate for peace and justice Anne Hungerford Griffis died peacefully on November 10, 2014, surrounded by her devoted family. She was 77. Cherished by her family and friends, she brought light, peace, compassion and laughter to everyone...

Police blotter 11-28-14

Monday, November 17 It’s a dirty job but someone’s gotta do it. A Claremont officer responded to a call of a suspicious subject near Norm’s restaurant located at 801 S. Indian Hill Boulevard. The officer located Joseph Gugino in a nearby bush,...