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Desert succulents by Kathryn DunnLearn how a hobby and a friendship has kept 2 Claremont women busy for years
Spirit of volunteering by Beth HartnettFind out how Claremonters are making a difference
Joy of teaching by Beth HartnettOne Claremont couple shares a life of giving, teaching and laughter.
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Village VentureBooth ListingApparel and AccessoriesSpace # company109 Monas Uniique Boutique
130 Enchiladamama
130 Sew Joy
131 Designs by Ursula
136 Andre Fields
137 Njeri Designs
140 La Teeda
162 Oilcloth Alley
163 John A. Conroy
168/169 Laurie Jo Designs
176 Blue River
183 Lynda Beckstrom
187 Simply Roses
201 Lucky Zelda
203 Linda Stevens
206 Me Shell Graphics
213 Sun Hwa and Co.
215 Head Over Heels218 Yoneys One Of A Kind
235 jill dufau
242 Cathys Collectibles
244 Bellas Delightful Bows
249 Change of A-dress
258 Sweet Chic Bowtique
273 Thai Dye
296 An Original to Remember
302 Ms Kays Girly Boutique
304 Kiki Bowns
306 Sweet Baby Threads
315 Elle-Ments
318 Ames Creations
320 Art Couture
326 Bungalow 360
335 3 Old Hens
363 Heavenly Accents
366 Enchanted Treasures377 Material Things
380 Square West
Apparel and AccessoriesSpace # company
385 KBD Studio
387 Karenina
393 Mary Jane Holden
396 D Lizzie
402 Color Conscious
405 Jezebels Cottage
411 Marthas Special Ts
422 Audrey Durnan
428 Pineapple Princess T-Shirt
431 Inchworms Clothing
434 Rainbow Tie-Dyes
450 HSK Creations
470 Floradora
474 Dandee Silk
484 Pretty Fancy
487 The Joan & Lucy Show
505 Sensations By Sybil
509 Purse Time 4U
511 To Dye For Creations
514 Community Senior Services
535 Romantic Concepts
537 TLG Clothing
553 Live Laugh Love Laub
558 Trimitive
562 Enchanted Eras
582 True Colors
602 Ana Castro
608 Susan Dubin
609 Elaine Cobb
611 Art2graf Creations
615 Jans Creative Clothing
807 GMH Designs
815 Pure Intent
818 Nias Ribbons, Bows & More
822 Tiffany J Designs
825 Recyclicious
827 Leslie Thornton Arts
838 Shelby Pope
840 Sparkle Cookie Designs
841 CharlaRae
846 The Bag Lady
Business and OrganizationsSpace # company
701 Such-A-Deal
702 Bikram Yoga Claremont
703 Candlelight Pavilion
704 Claremont Manor
705 InterValley Health Plan
706 Amor Femina
707 State Farm
708 Classic Elegance Video & Media
709 hush serenity
710 San Gabriel Valley Council of
Governments
711 Legal Shield
712 Claremont Chiropractic
713 360 Remodeling
714 Village Network Africa
715 Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
716 Stella & Dot
717 Norwex
718 Claremont Bible Chapel
719 Kiwanis Club of Claremont
720 Kathleen/Neil Gray
721 DoubleTree by Hilton Claremont
722 Essentials Day Spa and Salon
723 Claremont Heritage
724 Alpine Aperture
725 California Center for the Aging
726 Friends of the Claremont Pooch Park
727 League of Women Voters
728 Atlas Spinal Care
729 Rotary Club of Claremont
730 Unleashed Fitness
731 Worldwide Impact
732 Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden
733 Our Lady of the Assumption
734 Foothill Country Day School
735 The Clinebell Institute
736 Damien High School
737 Harvard Garden Day Spa
738 Ekisa Paper Beads
739 Democratic Club of Claremont
741 Citibank
742 Sustainable Claremont
Business and OrganizationsSpace # company
743 Chaffey Auto Body & Beauty/Connie & Dicks Service Center
744 Claremont Community School of Music
745 Dot Will Do It!
746 Petterson Museum
747 Pilgrim Place
748 Chaparral Medical Group
749 Wei Tuo Academy
750 Bungalow 360
751 Beautiful Radiant Skin
752 Claremont HS Theatre
753 Extreme Boot Camp
754 Crossroads, Inc
755 Kitchen & Bath Werks
756 Inland Valley Hope Partners
757 Western Christian Schools
758 Abundant Life Chiropractic
759 Southern CA Golden Retriever Rescue
760 Unico Eyewear
761 Trucare Pet Sitting & Dog Training
762 The Catholic Depot Inc
771 Moultrie Academy ofMusic, Voice & Dance
772 VNA & Hospice/So Cal
773 Pomona Valley Audubon Society
774 Crimson Cottage
775 Golden State Water Co
776 Claremont Museum of Art
777 Renewal by Andersen
778 Daughters of the American Revolution
779 Kundalini Inspired Creations
780 Superior Circulation
781 Dianas Jewelry Design
782 Laser Island
783 Casa Colina
784 Claremont Faculty Association
Ceramics and PotterySpace # company
121 Codina Ceramics126 Kens Garden Pottery
129 Spinning Wheel Ceramics
161 Irene Zdunczyk
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Ceramics and PotterySpace # company
182 Tri-Community Adult School240 Fantastic Stones276 Shard Art
284 Of The Earth Ceramics292 Mary Swann297 T & C Pottery, Inc.308 Sassafrass Pottery324 Terramonary Stoneware & Porcelain329 Pence Animal Sculpture339 Potter of La Quinta367 Judy Winard370 The Perfect Violet Pot386 Aghasi Rica395 Fired Up Tiles406 Rempalski Ceramics412 Beyond Blue Ceramics425 Cardoza Pottery426 Ellen Williams Ceramics443 Squires Ceramic Studio455 The American Museum of Ceramic Art471 Burnett Pottery483 Carla Funk493 Annies Garden Ceramics
501 Colin Petrie Ceramics501 Celeste iida502 Mike Flower Pottery502 Ellen Hsu507 Louise Reding Porcelain613 Gary Brummett810 Jack Cactus Caselles823 Xavier Gonzalez Ceramics835 Flower Street Studio852 Carol Swanson
Country CraftsSpace # company
122 Kathy Bell
134 Quillos by Vi
164 The Fairy Tale Doll Co.
171 Dianes Country Corner
190 Ann Made
191 Embellishments by Tina
216 Pelhams Paperie241 Smith Family Handmade Soap
295 Judy Morrison
316 Unearth Malee, LLC
321 Chicken Lips
327 Night Owl
333 Fiamma Candles
338 Kathleen Miller
368 Cuddle Cups
375 The Purrfect Present
379 Pasadena Soaps
397 Rainbow Studio Waycool Candles
401 Body Scentsations
403 Jkcrafts
410 Larry & Connie Worsham
433 Quilted Coverlets & Wall Hangs
445 Essential Addictions
448 Judy Day
464 Summerfield Beeswax Candles
466 Mama Gourds
472 Paint by Threads
490 Pippenhill Handicrafts
495 Natural Body & Bath
506 Diannas Gourds
513 Community Senior Services
533 Handmade by Karen
556 Basket Craft
563 Country Neighbor Crafts
567 Kazgirl Kreations
588 Pillow Picasso
589 Baby Cadeaux
603 Handmade for Kids
610 Susie Sew n Sew
612 Sarah Dills
816 Anthology
817 Lindas Simple Creations
828 Daryle Wabnitz
839 Inspiration for Your Heart & Home842 My Best Work
850 O.C. Candle Company
Floral and GardenSpace # company
125 Stone Art Designs
132 Susy Giese
167 Franks Bonsai
185 Clay Do flowers
204 Scents to High Heaven
224 Mosaic Garden
248 Bn L Unique Designs
Floral and GardenSpace # company
293 Desert Succulent
361 Natural Scents
371 Autumn Enchantment
376 Smallweeds
391 Monalisas
457 Natures Garland
510 Hawaiian Stoneworks
560 Orchids-In-Bloom
583 Violet Perfection by Gini
Food VendorsSpace # company
461 Tutti Mangia Italian Grill
521 Rosas Tacos
522 Eddies NY Pizzeria
523 Funnel Cakes etc.
524 Charlas Tri-Tip
525 Cjonte Hot Dogs-n-Tamales Inc.
526 Korean BBQ
527 Green Mango Thai Bistro
528 Planet Cookies
529 How Bout Them Apples?530 Robertsons Roasted Almonds
531 Bert & Rockys Cream Co.
569 Bistro Blends
570 Italian Ice company
571 JBs Famous BBQ
572 Justin Popping Good Corn
573 Bamboo Hut
574 Fresh Squeezed Lemonade
575/576 Now Youre Poppin
Glass and MetalSpace # company
113 Vintage Bottles by the Sea
115 Ed Broadfield Art
124 Pacific Winds
128 Michael Foster, Stained Glass
135 In The Eye of The Beholder
186 KS Creations
214 Nancys Reflections236 Jason Mernick Fine Metal Art
247 S.C. Ironworks
257 Glass Action Studio
262 Wisteria Painting
285 Karen Kleinhuizen
323 CJK Blown Glass
328 Iron Rhapsody
365 Talisman Art Glass
389 Dibbits Designs
392 Key Keeper, Etc.
408 Mad Art Studios
415 Paper and Stone
423 David Tate Blown Glass
427 Violet Marie Collection
442 Laguna Lightcraft
468 Judy Evans Collection
476 Windancer
481 Caruso & Foschi Designs
491 Hand Blown Glass by Ivan Adaniya503 Lucasia Glass Art
532 Old Mexico Arts & Crafts
555 Creative Glassworks
565 Jeff Price Art Glass
568 Sun Lovers Place
601 Art Metal
605 Phantasia Art Glass
808 M. Newmark-Fine File Line
824 Warwick Glass
836 Shigeko Dasilva
845 Jennifer E Studios
849 Bills Dichroic Art Glass
JewelrySpace # company
110 Oh, helloFriend
114 Personal Touch
123 Silver Spoon Jewelry
127 Contron Jewelry133 Allan Mason
138 KSM Designs
170 Art My Way
172 JPK Studio
179 Donna Gunn Metal & Fabric
181 Olive Jewelry
184 Helen Crisp
189 Detra
211 Ancient Echoes
217 Incendia Studio
223 Kay Taylor Handcrafted Jewelry
JewelrySpace # company
234 Symphony of Creative Expressions
243 Laura Souder
252 Pure Heart
263 Gemstone Jewelry
272 Suzzana Mountain
275 Elegante Designs
283 Cathys Earcuffs
291 Seymour Enterprises
294 Bob Johnson Studio
305 Ramina Rechard Pearls
309 Tiffanys House Inc
319 Susan Beca
322 Little Muse Designs
325 Ohana Hawaiian Jewelry
337 Karma Kulture
340 Joys
362 Stapleton-McErlane Designs
369 The Lath Straw
372 Hang in There
378 Natures Expressions
384 Harrold Olsen Collective
388 Trudy James Unique HandcraftedJewelry
394 Cassanovas
404 The Studio at Glenelm
407 Karen Nan Designs
409 Meisha
414 Artemida Design
432 Jay Simmons Designs
444 PMW Studio
446 Personal Touch Designs
449 Gitas Crafts & Designs
452 Plain & Fancy Designs
456 Adornments
458 J. Dubson - Design Odyssey
463 Sparkles by Sarwat
465 Ken Rogers
467 Porcelain Designs
473 Hasri Collection
482 Slavic Gifts
485 Blue Jean Beads
492 Screaming Peacock Jewelry
494 Linda Amato Collection
508 Inner Earth Jewelry
534 The Clover Man
536 Jewelry by Naomi
552 Earthy Jewelry
557 Tyler Cody Designs
561 Maji Designs
564 Frances Kohler
587 Kardon Trading Co.
606 Dragonfly Jewelry Designs
614 Queenbead
806 On the Rocks
809 Designs by Brenda
813 Two Hearts Designs
819 Lisa Toland Collection
826 Inner Images
837 Harmony Visions
843 Petal Connection
MusicSpace # company
173 Livingston Music
336 Fireheart Music
496/497 Claremont Young Musicians Orchestra
607 Earth Dance Music
Paintings and PhotographySpace # company
108 Smilin From Ear to Ear
165 Elizabeth Carr
180 Rose Hoyd Paintings
212 Whimsicle
233 Bella Luna Fun Art
274 Mike Woodward Photography
278 Naturally Adorned Henna Co.
281 Zunigas Art
287 Micki Mc Aulay Photography301 Michael Hall Fine Arts
303 Zoobeedoos
307 Leta Sue Douglas
313 Thomas Mayberry
314 Thomas Mayberry
317 Kays Creative Cards
334 Robert Marble
374 Jutta Mayrl
383 Ferne Saltzman Photography
413 NTKS
416 Lisa Reinhardt Studio
Paintings and PhotographySpace # company
430 Yu-neek
451 debbiesartstudio.com
454 Colors to Move Your Soul
486 Carol Jean Watercolors
554 Nostalgia Graphics
559 Bristow Images
566 Images of Imagination
584 Remember When.. Pencil Portraits
616 Dorothy Wallace Photography
812 Art Affects by Deano
820 Brellas n Fans
833 Laura Barnes
848 Teresa Downer Fine Art
851 Art by Erin Leigh
Village BusinessSpace # company
112 The Chama
141 Unique Jewelry & Gifts
177 Rain Boutique
178 The Healthy Hair Bar
202 Xerxes205 Tattle Tails
221 Claremont Chamber of Commerce
222 Claremont Community Foundation
231 The Diamond Center
251 California Bank & Trust
256 Podges Claremont Juice Co.
259 Fresh Produce
260 Amelie
261 Tibetan Artcrafts
271 Claremont COURIER
277 Folk Music Center
331/332 City of Claremont
364 A-Kline Chocolatier
373 Himalayan Collections
398 The Bath Workshop
424 Claremont Photo and Video
447 Hendricks Pharmacy
462 Sonja Stump Photography
489 Friends of the Claremont Library515 The Village Attic
538 Curves for Women
539 Aromatique
581 First City Credit Union
585 Mint Leaf Natural Products & Massage
586 Escape Salon
801 Claremont Lock & Key
802 DP Door Co
803 The Science Lab
804 Phebies NeedleArt
805 Claremont Village Treasures
811 Wisteria Grove
814 Cielo Mio Spa & Salon
834 Loving Hut Claremont
Wood and ToleSpace # company
111 Happy Shacks
116 DW Hays117 Ed Rizzardi Woodworker
139 Rons Wood
166 Magnum Enterprises
174 Storied Woods
175 Cindy Whitehead
188 Eclectics 824
207 Eduardo Fernandez
225 American Nutcrackers
232 Janet Jobe
253 Andrew Hughes
282 Wood n Treasures
286 Lost Wood
310 Satterbergs Outdoor Furniture
311 Lisas Crafty Things
330 David Abernethy
381 Cheep Housing
390 Craft Just 4 U
429 Kelli Chant
453 E. Christensen Studios469 David W Unsworth
475 Christine Watte
488 The Om
504 Martel Crafts
512 The Great American Toy Co
551 Laces Custom Lodges
604 Family Affair
821 D and D Woodworking
847 Wood U Like
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Claremont residents are giving alocal twist to a national volunteercampaign.
Claremonts Make a Difference Project, is leadingthe Claremont community in a series of collabora-tive volunteer projects. The program kicks off thisweekend at Village Venture.
Led by the Community Services and ParticipationSub-Committee of the Committee on Aging, theMake a Difference Project provides a series of long-term volunteer opportunities for locals looking togive back.
This is an opportunity for those in Claremontthat want to volunteer, but havent found the rightplace, said Bobbie Hill, co-chair of the Make a
Difference Project. We are looking to expand theways soon-to-be-retired people can get involved inour community.
Ms. Hill, along with co-chair Sandy Hester andRetired and Senior Volunteer Program DirectorLinda Chavez, have collaborated to provide retired,or recently retired, residents with an assortment ofways to volunteer after employment.
More than 15 nonprofit organizations and otherservice groups from across the city have cometogether to head up the campaigns service projects.Featured organizations include Meals on Wheels,Community Emergency Response Teams,Claremont Public Library, and Rancho Santa Ana
Program focuses on giving volunteers more choices for service
COURIER photo/Steven FelschundneffLongtime Claremont resident Bobbie Hill discusses her involvement with the Make a Difference Projectduring a recent meeting in Claremont.
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Botanic Garden., said Ms. Chavez.We arent looking to reinvent the wheel,
Claremont already does a great job of giving back tothe community, Ms. Hester said. We are just look-ing to give Claremont residents some new ideas onhow to get involved and enhance the community atthe same time.
The Claremont cause was inspired by the nation-al Make a Difference Day, the countrys largest one
day community service event, which has takenplace on the fourth Saturday in October for the past20 years. Claremont will participate in the serviceday along with more than 20 million otherAmerican volunteers on Saturday, October 22.
Claremont participants, however, will be continu-ing on long after those 24 hours are up.
We want to keep those efforts going, Ms.Hester said.
Volunteers will work for 4 to 6 months on proj-ects that range from painting benches in local parksto setting up a community service bulletin board forservice opportunity pamphlets and other volunteerannouncements and brochures, said Ms. Hill.
Right now the ideas are really fragmentedwe're looking for anything that appeals to a resi-dent. We are looking to expand on peoples differ-
ent interests, she said. If someone loved modeltrains, they could get a group of people together andcreate a display. There are all sorts of ways to makea difference.
A citywide celebration highlighting the successof their campaign will take place on Saturday, May5. Volunteers will have the chance to present theirfinished projects to the Claremont community atthat time.
We are hoping that this project gets peopleinspired, and that from this project even more oppor-tunities will emerge, Ms. Hill said.
The campaign will kick off on Saturday at thecitys Village Venture booth. A program orientationwill be held Wednesday, November 16, at theAlexander Hughes Community Center.
Claremont is a city known for its volunteerism,
Ms. Hester said. This is a way we can continue tocelebrate that tradition in a fun and unique way.
For more information, visit www.claremontse-niors.org or contact the Joslyn Center at 399-5488.
Beth Hartnett
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COURIER photos/Steven FelschundneffLEFT: Sandy Hester discusses the CommunityServices and Participation sub Committees newproject called the Make a Difference Project
recently in Claremont.BELOW: Linda Chavez listens to colleagueBobbie Hill talk during a recent meeting about thenew Make a Difference Project.
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Kiwanis reading program honored by county mayor
The effects of theKiwanis Club ofClaremont's Read Me
program has reached farbeyond Claremont.
The office of Los Angeles CountyMayor Mike Antonovich commendedthe program at the Claremont KiwanisClub's recent meeting on Thursday. Mr.Antonovichs representative, BrianMejia, presented the award toClaremont Kiwanis Club PresidentMarie Williamson.
Weve gotten a letter of recognitionfrom the White House but this is first
thing we've gotten from the county,said Claremont Kiwanis Club memberJerry Feingold, who is involved withthe Read Me program. I contactedBrian Mejia and told him about whatwe were doing and then he was niceenough to tell Mike Antonovich.
The Read Me program was started 9years ago by Woody Douglass. Sincethen, the program has impacted morethan 60,000 preschoolers within CUSDand the community organization hasspent $9000 to $10,000 a year in bookdonations. Once a volunteer reads abook to a group of students, the stu-dents are given a copy of the same
book free of charge.
We do this primarily in preschoolsand other district sponsored sites withmostly kids who are considered to be'at-risk,' said Jim Wylie, a ClaremontKiwanis Club member. We've been toschools such as Danbury [Elementary],
Vista del Valle [Elementary], MountainView [Elementary] and others.
The funding for the program is gen-erated through raffles, pancake break-fasts, the Route 66 dinner and auctionand other events Claremont Kiwanis
Club holds throughout the year. Sincethe program's inception, the organiza-tion has spent more than $90,000 onbooks for students.
Mr. Feingold and other Kiwanismembers hope to include kindergartenand first grade levels the program inthe future. But the move would requiremore volunteers.
We recognize the need toget books into schools andschools don't have the fund-ing to do it. So we buy booksfrom from Scholastic and wehave 23 readers that arespread throughout Claremont,with one person at times read-ing to a group of up to 10kids, Mr. Feingold said. It'sreally a neat program. Wehave plenty of books butsometimes, we're just lackingthe bodies.
For more information on the ReadMe program or to volunteer, contactMr. Feingold at 624-6395 or TomLamb at 624-6576.
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Brian Mejia, a representative from Los Angeles County Mayor Mike Antonovichsoffice presented an award to Kiwanis Club President Marie Williamson at a recentmeeting in appreciation to the club for its Read Me Program. Also pictured are AlRobb, Jerry Feingold and Woody Douglass, who are all involved in the program.
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Claremont residents, and former schoolteachers, Herb and Carlynn Christian havealways lived the philosophy they tried to
instill in their students: find humor and enjoymentin everything, and always try something new.
You have to be able to laugh atyourself. You cant take yourselftoo seriously, Ms. Christian said.
More than 20 years after theirretirement, the lesson they areteaching is still the same. The 2active Claremonters continue topromote their enthusiasm to thecommunity through volunteerismand a vow to teach.
There is always somethingnew to learn, and always a way tohelp give back, Ms. Christiansaid. We love being a part of that
experience.A restful retirement was never
in the cards for the Christians.Staying active and involved hasbeen an important part of theirlives here in Claremont.
We are not sit around type ofpeople, Mr. Christian said. Weplan to keep on going until theycarry us out of here.
Despite their busy schedules,their involvement is what keepsthem young and full of life, saysclose friend Lee Jackman.
Everything is a joy and adelight for them. They are alwayslaughing and having a good time.If more of us could live the waythey do, wed live a lot longer and
Joy of teaching continues well
into retirement years
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COURIER photos/Jonathan GibbyHerb and Carlynn Christian look at some handmade mementos last week in their home in Mt. San Antonio Gardens in Claremont.The pair attributes their long and happy life together to sharing a passion for teaching and above all else, laughing.
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have a much richer existence.The Christians have always kept on their toes, dat-
ing back to their days as tennis players at ClaremontHigh School where the couple met in 1949. Ms.Christian, a freshman at the time, had her eyes on thehandsome senior in study hall.
I could never get my studying done, Ms.Christian joked, adding that the teacher had to movethem so they would stop talking. I knew I had himhooked.
For their first date, she challenged Mr. Christian toa tennis match at Claremonts Mallows Park.
My mother told me to let him win...I didnt, Ms.Christian said. That was the first and last time I beatHerb in a tennis match.
The CHS couple continued to date (and later mar-ried in 1954) despite attending different colleges. Mr.Christian went to school at UC Santa Barbara, while
Ms. Christian attended Occidental college, neitherwith the slightest inclination of becoming a teacher.
I wanted to be a sociology major, but decided togo with something more practical, Ms. Christian.Teaching wasnt something I initially wanted to do. Iwas scared to death. I had done some babysittingbefore, and that was about it!
I wanted to be an architect, but when I found outhow much schooling I would have to do I thought,No, I dont think so, Mr. Christian retorted.
However, the teaching lifestyle seemed to fit per-fectly for both of them.
We enjoy being a part in these kids lives, even ifit is in a small way, Ms. Christian said. These kidsare so hungry for your help.
Though both took a break from teaching in the late1950s to early 1960s (Mr. Christian to be a soldier inthe Korean War, Ms. Christian to raise a family), nei-
ther could keep away for too long. After returningfrom the war, Mr. Christian began teaching at UplandHigh School and Ms. Christian substitute taught atschools throughout the Claremont Unified SchoolDistrict.
I just really love working with children, Ms.Christian said. I love their spontaneity, their open-ness and honesty. Its refreshing.
In addition to their workload, both Christians keptthemselves busy teaching outside of the classroom aswell. Mr. Christian loved his job as Upland HighSchools baseball coach. Ms. Christian became heavi-ly involved with multiple childrens organizationsincluding the Childrens Home Society. She also
COURIER photos/Jonathan GibbyCarylnn Christian reads with a child during the Claremont After School Program last week at the GoodSheppard Lutheran Church in Claremont. Ms. Christian has participated weekly in CLASP for over 4 years.
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taught human sexuality classes to students across theInland Empire.
They retired from their schoolhouse teaching postsin the 1980s, but they havent been able to keep them-selves from staying involved in a classroom setting.
Its a part of who we are, Ms. Christian said.
Though no longer teaching children inthe classroom, Mr. Christian continues togive back as an instructor in Mt. SanAntonio Gardens woodshop. Ms.Christian is as busy as ever, dedicatingherself to Childrens Fund, promotingcommunity awareness to support at-riskyouth, and spending time tutoring stu-
dents with CLASP.
Their commitment to teaching has been exempli-fied throughout their whole lives, Ms. Jackman said.They have always found opportunities, whetherthrough Boy Scouts, their church, or out in the com-munity.
Its a commitment they dont plan on leaving
behind anytime soon.Its so important to share the things that you
enjoy, Ms. Christian said. We are so fortunate to beable to share our lives with those in our community.
Beth Hartnett
COURIER photos/Jonathan GibbyMs. Christian reads with a child during the Claremont After-School Programs last week at the Good ShepherdLutheran Church in Claremont.
Ms. Christian smiles in front of a wall filled with fam-ily photos in her home in Mt. San Antonio Gardenslast week. Ms. Christian is a lifelong educator andresident of Claremont.
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We all know the typical seasonalgoodies this time of year likeStarbucks pumpkin spice latt
and IHOPs pumpkin pancakes, butsome treats are too special to be found
just anywheresome things can onlybe found in Claremont.
There are always plenty of specialty treats at SomeCrust Bakery. This month the bakery is offeringhand iced spider web, skull, and pumpkin styledcookies designed by their own master decorators($3.25); assorted Halloween cupcakes ($3.50);
pumpkin and apple pie pops which are mini pies ona stick ($1.60); Franken sweetheart rolls decorated
like Frankenstein withchocolate sponge cakefeaturing chocolateganache and raspberry
preserves decorated withgreen buttercream frost-ing ($8.50); ghoul logs(half $35 or full $60); andmuch more. It is request-ed that all Halloween spe-cialty orders be made byThursday, October 27.Call 621-9772. SomeCrust Bakery is located at119 Yale Ave., Claremont.
Newly opened VanillaSunshine Cupcakery has ghoulish themed frostedcupcakes this seasonperfect for parties. Fall fla-vors include pumpkin and apple caramelmadewith fresh granny smith apples. Cupcakes are $2.75each. Get your party platter at 1 N. Indian Hill Blvd.Suite 103, Claremont. Open Sunday throughThursday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday andSaturday to 9 p.m. Special orders may be made atleast 48 hours in advance by calling 621-4400.
The Back Abbeys Wicked Woman stew is styledwith a spider web design fitting for the Halloweenseason. It is a slightly spicy, tomato-based ratatouillewith Italian sausage. General Manager Erik Johnson,recommends pairing the dish with their Riesling orTriple Karmeliet. Wicked Women stew is available
Mondays and Tuesdays this month. Order yourspooky meal at 128 N. Oberlin Ave., Claremont inthe historic mission style building.
End your Village Venture day with a bang.Walters Restaurant is hosting a Halloween event onSaturday, October 22, complete with D.J., bottleservice, and hors d'oeuvres. The party begins at 9
p.m. Ladies can attend for free, gentlemen have anadmission fee of $5 after 10:30 p.m. The D.J. will
be playing top 40 hits, electro, and hip-hop.Walters Restaurant is located at 310 N. Yale Ave.,Claremont.
This year The Press Restaurant is featuring someHalloween cocktailsPurple People Eater andCreepy Crawler Punch. According to Operations
Manager Robin Young, both of these drinks are mar-tini libations guaranteed to treat and that's no trick!The chefs special for October is shrimp enchiladas($25). This dish features 2 fresh corn tortillas stuffedwith shrimp, red and green bell peppers, ricotta andmozzarella cheesetopped with house-maderanchero sauce. It is served with black beans,Mexican rice, roasted tomato salsa, and avocado with
pico de gallo. The side dishes include chips andsalsa, iceberg salad and flan. Try out all these
concoctions at The Press annual Halloween bashon October 29. Patrons are encouraged to dress in
costume and enjoy The Zombie Band perform at10 p.m. The Press Restaurant is located at 129Harvard Ave., Claremont.
Jenelle Rensch
Trick or treat?
Photo courtesy of The Back AbbeyThe Back Abbeys Wicked Women stew served Mondays and Tuesdays.
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SkullduggeryPetterson Museum celebrates Dia de los Muertos
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FAR LEFT: This selection ofskulls made with sugar is part ofa special Dia de los Muertosexhibit currently on display at thePetterson Museum at PilgrimPlace. The museum is open tothe public Friday, Saturday andSunday from 2 to 4 p.m.
LEFT: The display titledSkullduggery features anarrangement of Mexican folk art.
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The Petterson Museum of Intercultural Artcontains collections of international fine art,folk art and material culture from 10,000 B.C.to the present contributed by Pilgrim Place res-idents and community friends covering everycontinent. Through November 14, the museumis featuring a display called Skullduggery:Dia de los Muertos. This exhibit celebratesCatholicisms All Saints Day celebrated onNovember 1 and All Souls Day celebrated onNovember 2. This Mexican holiday paystribute to friends and family who have died.
COURIER photo/Steven FelschundneffA whimsical Skeleton on a Surfboardmade of paper-mache, Styrofoam and woodwas created in Mexico City in 1992. Thesculpture is one of several that are on dis-play at the Petterson Museum at PilgrimPlace located at 730 Plymouth Road,Pilgrim Place.
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COURIER photo/Steven FelschundneffJudy Casanova, left, and Judy Kohnen co-own Desert Succulent Creations which sells plants as well as wreaths and centerpieces made with a variety ofsucculents. The 2 women divide the business according to their areas of expertise with Ms. Kohnen handling the books and Ms. Casanova designing thearrangements.
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With friendship comes business and adventure
Bound by geography nearly 20years ago, 2 Claremont womenhave enjoyed decades of friend-
ship and business unmoved by childrearing, divorce, travel and even asunken ship. Life could have derailedJudy Casanova and Judy Kohnen, buttheir love of succulent gardening and anunwavering passion for beauty in naturehas kept the Judys on a common path.
What Ms. Casanova calls a division of labor,the Judys strike a perfect balance in their joint-ven-ture, Desert Succulent Creations. Ms. Casanova hasa knack for making their uniquely designed wreathsand arrangements pop, and Ms. Kohnen bringsstrength to the administrative side of the business.
In a business, you need to be good at every-thing, Ms. Casanova said. This balance has helpedus go through transitions.
In the early stages, Ms. Casanova would designarrangements for a restaurant in Palm Springs, withMs. Kohnen and her daughter Nicole, now 18, driv-ing the arrangements east to the desert restaurant.
The succulent arrangements were a perfect fit forthe hot, dry climate of Palm Springs; they require Judy Kohnen, co-owner of Desert Succulent Creations, displays some of the clippings that will
be used to create the wreathes and centerpieces that the company is known for. Clippings willalso be for sale this Saturday at Village Venture, space 293.DESERT SUCCULENT CREATIONS
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very little water and flourish for a month.Their nearly 20 year partnership hasnt been all
smooth sailing. With a thirst for adventure and intenton seeing the world, Ms. Casanova and her husbandJerry Rogers purchased a 44 foot, twin-hulled cata-maran that included 3 state rooms, an office and ashower.
It was a gorgeous boat, Ms. Casanova said. Weput our house on the market and decided to just sailfor a few years.
During the sailing years Ms. Kohnen watchedover the business with her daughter Nicole pitchingin on arrangements.
I realized when she was a senior that she reallyhad a creative eye, Ms. Kohnen said.
Ms. Casanova sailed the Atlantic until one fatefulday in 2009 when she hit a shoal in torrent weatheroff the New Jersey coast. As 12 foot waves crashed
overhead, Ms. Casanova remembers being trulyscared for the first time in her life.My husband Jerry is not a swimmer, and I just
couldnt get the boat of it, she said. We were stuckand had to call the Coast Guard.
A helicopter rescue followed with the coupleeventually making their way back to Claremont via
Judy Casanova, left, and Judy Kohnen share years of friendship bound by their love of succulentsand their business, Desert Succulent Creations, where the pair create and sell wreaths and arrange-ments for personal use and for events.
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a rental car. Bad luck brought goodfortune upon their return as theylearned their 12th Street home had-
nt sold yet. And with Ms. Kohnenat the helm of Desert SucculentCreations, living just two doorsdown, all is back in place, and backin business.
Ms. Kohnen and Ms. Casanovawill set up shop this Saturday at theVillage Venture in space 293 nearWalters Restaurant. In addition toholiday wreaths and arrangements,the duo will offer clippings of avariety of succulents for localhome gardeners.
Additionally, a workshop will beheld November 12 from 10 a.m. tonoon at 717 W. 12th Street where
residents can make their ownarrangement for $35. To RSVP, call624-9385.
Kathryn Dunn
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ABOVE: Judy Kohnen inspects a gift arrangement prepared for VillageVenture. AT LEFT: Finished wreaths, such as this one, will be availablefor purchase. If bought now, Ms. Casanova estimates the live wreath willsurvive beautifully through Christmas.
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Cal Poly Pumpkin Festival 2011COURIER photos/Jenelle Rensch
9-month-old, Emily Rojas, of Corona sits among the pumpkins.
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The Pumpkin
Festival at CalPoly Pomonawas held lastweekend andfeatured liveentertainment,games, food,pumpkin patch,corn maze, pan-cake breakfast,petting zoo,horse rides, andinsect fair.
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