How to survive a birthday

by Jan Wheatcroft I stand (actually sit) here almost a week after my 82nd birthday.  I have to say that over and over, as the number sounds so large.  Eighty-two is older than 81, which was old enough.  I tried to stay back but nothing worked; none of...
Obituary: Lori Clonts Bodhaine

Obituary: Lori Clonts Bodhaine

Beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend Claremont resident Lori Clonts Bodhaine died January 25 at the age of 57. She was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend. Lori was born in Los Angeles in 1963. She grew up in Glendora, and was the third...

LENT just got a little easier…and a lot tastier

by Andrew Alonzo It’s no secret the liturgical season of Lent can be difficult at times, especially when you still can’t have that one special thing you gave up for the 40-day season. Though not all parishioners give up the same items, one universal rule...
Things they don’t teach you in school!

Things they don’t teach you in school!

by Tim Tipping Current Score in Rat versus Tim intelligence competition Rat (Road Rat): 4 points —Tim (Wyle E Tipping): 1 point Let me catch you up on how we got here. So, a couple of nights ago we were awoken in the middle of the night by noises coming from...
Obituary: Gary Clobes

Obituary: Gary Clobes

Devoted father, grandfather, artist, athlete, avid sports fan, baseball coach Gary Clobes, a Claremont resident for the past 40 years, died February 6 at Inter-Community Hospital in Covina. He was 73. Friends and family gathered for a celebration of his life on...