Opinion
Politically correct Dear Editor: Last Saturday’s celebration at El Barrio Park was a grand event. Yet, there was a residual undercurrent of anger. Councilmember Sam Pedroza, in his comments to those gathered at the park, complained, again, about those who had questioned the appropriateness of using city funds to support a formal Catholic mass at […]
by Mellissa Martinez Early on in life, I realized that my dad was different from other dads. He could quickly transform a chunk of clay into a spry looking creature with expression. He was able to make a coin disappear in front of my eyes only to find it behind my ear. He believed in […]
Return power to the people Dear Editor: “All contributions by corporations to any poltical committee or for any political purpose should be forbidden by law.” —Teddy Roosevelt That statement was true then, and it is no less true today. It is not just the money that is spent by corporations that is corrupting and corrosive […]
[Editor’s note: The following letters relate to award recipient Rachel Krieger, a 32-year-old Claremont resident with Autism Spectrum Disorder, who bravely called 911 and helped her neighbor Anna Petrovich escape her home that had caught fire. A full story is on page 3 of this edition. —KD] With gratitude Dear Editor: June 7, 2012 was […]
By Dean McHenry, Jr. At the next meeting of the city council, a “Public Hearing” will be held and a final decision will be made on the fees Claremont property owners will have to pay for the city’s landscape and lighting. The proposed increase is contained in the Engineer’s Report, which was approved without any […]
By Jan Wheatcroft In my younger years, when I traveled and lived in Greece or Israel or spent long periods of time in England and around the United States, I often dreamed about staying in one place and setting down roots. And once I came back to Claremont, and actually did set down roots, I […]
The Claremont COURIER newspaper published 80 pages last week. That’s a lot for us. In fact, that’s a lot for any newspaper in a community the size of Claremont. We simply had a lot of news and advertising. The COURIER website had a big bump in traffic, too. It was mostly due to our promotion […]
A country divided Dear Editor: To paraphrase a great author Tom Paine, these are truly times that will try men’s souls. Our economy is struggling and fear grips not only America but especially Europe. In many ways our financial future is out of our control. What we do have control over is that our representatives […]
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 […]