A lasting legacy that will be felt for decades

Scripps College Vice President of Business Affairs and Treasurer James Manifold has gone far beyond what his position title indicated for almost 3 decades. Mr. Manifold's latest action was announcing his retirement last month effective June 30, 2011. Scripps will begin the search for his replacement this fall.

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E-waste collection open for business Saturday

Claremont High School is partnering with Omni Technics Inc. to collect, recycle and safely dispose of old and unused electronic equipment. E-waste can be dropped off at the CHS main parking lot on Saturday, September 18 from 9 a.m. until noon. Proceeds from the recycling will benefit the Claremont High Class of 2011.

Planning the future of Thompson Creek Spreading Grounds

The League of Women Voters of the Claremont Area has been awarded a $200,000 grant by the Los Angeles and Lower San Gabriel Rivers and Mountains Conservancy to prepare a Feasibility Study for the Thompson Creek Spreading Grounds project, located at the northwest corner of Pomello Drive and Mills Avenue.

CEF donation highlights an active board meeting

The Claremont Educational Foundation presented Claremont Unified School District with a check for 3 times the usual amount the organization donates during the year. With its annual donation to the district usually totaling around $100,000, CEF added $200,000 more to this year's donation as CEF President Liz Weigand presented a $303,000 check to the district at Thursday night's CUSD board meeting.

Education Jobs Fund will save jobs once approved

California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O'Connell has announced that $1.2 billion from the federal Education Jobs Fund could be distributed to districts throughout the state if Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger approves Senate Bill (SB) 847. If passed, the bill will help save jobs in California schools by providing funds to keep, recall or rehire current and former employees, as well as hire new employees for early childhood, primary and secondary grade levels.