Opinion
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 […]
by Mark von Wodtke Why risk money on a pipeline through the heartland of America? The Keystone XL Pipeline to provide more fossil fuel is not the path to a sustainable future. A keystone to sustainability is using petrochemicals for lightweight materials—such as carbon fiber—that can be used to save energy and harvest renewables. We […]
Like many Claremont residents, I have sat and watched as events with the Claremont Police Officers Association (CPOA) and the city have unfolded over the past several months. First it was the contract negotiations, which got down right ugly at times over health insurance payments and cost of living increases. Then with Village Venture, tempers […]
As with any community, there are concerns about quality of life. People worry about communication or about how the city spends its money, and most communities have at least a few residents who feel disenfranchised. Despite these concerns, the Claremont I know is helpful. Residents have typically selected an area of focus—the Colleges, city government, […]