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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.

A season of giving: 2011 Village Venture Special


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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.

Landus Rigsby

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

COURIER photos/Steven Felschundneff

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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