Top 10 flowers for summertime
In just a few weeks, summer’s hot days will be upon us. But it’s not too late to fill pots and borders with hot weather flowers that will pump out color all summer. The key to success will be to keep these plants well watered while they root in. While they become established, they should never be allowed to become completely dry.

The Village in Claremont warms up for summer
“The more events that we can offer to our residents or the larger community as a whole, it enables them to feel more connected,” said Maureen Aldridge, chief executive officer of the Claremont Chamber of Commerce. “We are very familyfriendly, regardless of the events we put on.

Huck Finn Jubilee brings bluegrass, food and fun to Southern Cal
Ralph Stanley, The Del McCoury Band, Sam Bush, Rhonda Vincent, Junior Sisk & Rambler’s Choice, The Boxcars, The SteelDrivers and Chris Jones and the Night Drivers are included in the early lineup of performers, with many more bands to be announced soon.

The Hotpoint Iron – Ontario’s overlooked cultural revolution
Three events occurred in the wake of electricity replacing gravity to power the Ontario & Santa Antonio Heights Rail Road Gravity Mule Car trolley: the mules returned to the farm, welldressed people around the world rejoiced and America’s favorite board game got an iconic piece to represent the average American homemaker.

Chaffey District’s Mat Holton named Region 12 Superintendent o
The school district’s Academic Performance Index, or API, is the highest among high school districts in the state, and as a result of an $848 million bond passed by voters in 2012, Chaffey has embarked on the largest investment in classrooms, facilities and technology in its 103-year history.

Claremont Symphony Orchestra honors Dr. James Fahringer
This final homage to Fahringer will be a performance of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3, which includes a solemn funeral march as its second movement. This moving work has been used in funerals for many notable people, including Presidents Franklin Roosevelt and John F.

Walk honors ‘superhero’ foster, adoptive parents
Supporters included representatives from philanthropic organizations such as Big Sunday, which sponsored the souvenir T-shirts, breakfast bars and water, as well as college students, D&M volunteers and community members. Awards for the best costumes, exhibits by local vendors, and a raffle drawing rounded out the event.

Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center unveils life-saving tools
Because the chance of surviving a stroke can be increased if the victim gets help right away, Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center has opened a new state-of-theart interventional radiology suite. It will allow physicians to diagnose and treat stroke victims with minimally-invasive technology.

In San Dimas, summer means Kids Fun Club and Teen City
“It gives parents the opportunity to put their kids in a program that keeps them busy every day,” Ward said. “There is pretty much something for them to do every day they come to camp. It also gives parents peace of mind knowing that they are safe, spending the summer with trained staff.

ARTS CALENDAR
ONTARIO June 1 ‘On Target’ Noon, Chaffey Community Museum of Art, 217 S. Lemon Ave. The Chaffey Community Museum of Art Spotlight Gallery is featuring an exhibit, titled “On Target.

Build Your Own Sundae!
San Dimas Library will host Build Your Own Sundae! For more information, visit www.colapublib.org.

LIBRARIES
Toddler Storytime 10:30 a.m., Colony High Branch Library, 3850 E. Riverside Drive The Colony Branch Library has schedule Toddler Storytime. This lap-sit story time is for parents and toddlers. Registration is required. For information, visit www.ci.ontario.ca.

Baby Express
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center in Pomona is hosting Baby Express. Attendees will learn how to get ready for the new baby experience, including car seat safety, breastfeeding basics, baby care, bathing, diapering and more, according to the Pomona Valley Hospital.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR
June 3 Tree Action Group meeting 7 p.m., Sustainable Claremont Club, 845 N. Indian Hill Blvd. The Sustainable Claremont Club will host a meeting of the Tree Action Group at 1713 Shenandoah Drive. Participants will “join in the efforts to help maintain Claremont’s urban forest,” according to Sustainable Claremont.

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
746 W. 1st St. DATE: April 21 PRICE: $500,000 BUYER/SELLER: Barbara A. Shelley (trustee), Thomas L. Shelley (trustee), Joseph Van Savage and Khatiza Van Savage the (trust), the Shelley Family Trust, Joseph Vansavage (trustee) and Khatiza Vansavage (trustee)/Elva Nunez.

New law for water conserving plumbing fixtures amidst drought
Water year 2013 (Oct. 1, 2012 – Sept. 30, 2013) was recorded as the driest year in California history, and 2014 is projected to be worse. The first two snow surveys of 2014 showed the snowpack’s statewide water content at some of the lowest measurements ever taken.

130 Armstrong Drive, Claremont
Built in 1978, this property includes five bedrooms, three baths and comprises 2,708 square feet on a lot of 16,171 square feet. The tri-level contemporary home, near Thompson Creek Trail, features a backyard deck and pool. It was listed for $786,000 and sold for $775,500.