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Police arrest 2 in Buffalo Wild Love it or hate it, Downey Walmart Wings brawl DOWNEY – Two people have been arrested for their roles in a wild now open for business Friday 77˚ brawl outside Buffalo Wild Wings “…We pouted. We cried. We were The public outcry has been Weekend last September, a fight that was heartbroken because this location prevalent since then Mayor Pro Tem at a captured on video and went viral on right here is special in the history Saab announced Walmart’s arrival Glance social media. of mankind…that was on May 10th. late last year. The public’s opinion We sat the next day and told our Saturday 6873˚⁰ Gabriel Fuerte, a 43-year-old was never more present when Friday resident of South Gate, and Josue staff, ‘You know, we get to pout over Downey Patriot Editor Eric Pierce Garcia, a 42-year-old Bell resident, the weekend, until May 14th that published an article entitled “I Will Monday. And then let’s get together Shop at Walmart (and you Probably surrendered to Downey Superior Sunday 72˚ Court on March 8, Downey Police and say what’s next. Folks, this is will too)” earlier this week. 70⁰ what’s next.” Saturday officials said Tuesday. The outspoken response to Their next court appearance was Mayor Saab also made a few Pierce’s article seemed primarily Thursday. comments and presented the store negative, with many saying that they with a certificate of recognition on Police say that Fuerte and Garcia would take their business elsewhere; behalf of the residents of Downey. THINGS TO DO were involved in a brawl outside some even claiming to boycott the Promenade all together. Very few the Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant “This property is very sacred to supported the store’s opening, or at Stonewood Center on Sept. 20. us. This is the land where dreams instead decided to be optimistic. A bystander recorded portions of were reached, where people worked the fight and posted the clip on beyond imagination. We are very Originally, a higher end store Facebook. proud of this property, and this was planned to be the cornerstone Downey Police said they Photo by John Zander is where dreams will continue to of Downey’s latest dining, shopping, identified Fuerte and Garcia after “an flourish.” and entertainment enterprise. However, the final result of Walmart intensive investigation.” Downey Chamber of Commerce residents, including Mayor Alex was claimed to be out of the city’s Both men were charged with By Alex Dominguez President Cindy Kovach also Southeast CicLAvia Saab, former Mayor Mario Guerra, hands by Saab in an article published assault. Contributor spoke, adding “We are thrilled that Sunday - Lynwood, 9 a.m. a few of Downey’s royal court, and in last year’s Year in Review –Eric Pierce, editor [Walmart] are planning to be a CicLAvia comes to Southeast L.A. a section of the Warren Band led by magazine. partner with the Chamber and we Meet at Firestone and Long Beach DOWNEY – Walmart, the newest Band Director David Niemeyer. look forward to a great association Despite any negative feelings boulevards. addition to the still developing As a part of the opening to the with Walmart.” towards Walmart, however, Downey Promenade, hosted a ceremony, Guerra dedicated the Wednesday’s ribbon cutting stayed Cemetery hosting successful ribbon cutting and grand The addition of Walmart has store with a blessing. peaceful and quiet without any opening Wednesday morning, much been a hotbed of debate between known incidents. Memorial Day to the dismay of many of Downey’s “The Book of Proverbs says many of Downey’s residents, with residents. ‘Without vision the people shall many opposing its inclusion into the The store is now open to the program perish,’ and folks, on May 10th Promenade due to the store chain’s public. The morning’s ceremony DOWNEY – Downey Cemetery 2010, we got a phone call telling us somewhat infamous reputation kicked off at around 7:30 am, and will host a Memorial Day ceremony that this place here was not going and what some might describe as was attended by notable Downey May 30 at 11 a.m. to be the Tesla plant,” said Guerra. notorious clientele. Brush Strokes & Beverages The ceremony will feature a wreath-laying; rifle salute by Saturday - Norwalk Cultural Arts Center, 6 p.m. American Legion Post 270; speakers from the Downey Police Instructor-led painting, complimentary Department; songs by Ward, Price beverages, and snacks. $25 (must be Downey says goodbye to Don Knabe 21 or older) and Stauffer ASPIRE students; the Commissioner Louis Morales, and with various gifts, or committed miracles.” reading of winning essays written by Downey philanthropist Dr. Mary donations to Knabe’s Safe Surrender elementary students; and the playing During Rancho Los Amigos’s By Alex Dominguez Stauffer. program. Downey Rose Float also of Taps. time to speak, it was announced Contributor offered Knabe a seat on Downey’s The ceremony opened with that one of the new buildings The essay contest was open to 2017 Tournament of Roses entry. Lewis Elementary fourth and fifth DOWNEY – Several of Downey’s a few brief comments from erected as a part of the Rancho graders, as well as Stauffer Middle organizations and public leaders Mayor Alex Saab and his fellow Knabe’s longstanding and Rising 2020 project will be named School students enrolled in the gathered at City Hall on Tuesday council members. Following the outspoken support of Rancho Los in the Supervisor’s honor. ASPIRE after-school program. to honor Los Angeles County council’s comments, several of Amigos was a hot topic for many of The ceremony closed with the Supervisor Don Knabe, who will be Downey’s notable organizations the evening’s speakers. The ceremony will take place at presentation of a special tile to KROQ Weenie Roast terming out later this year. were allowed to share a few words the Veteran’s Memorial Wall and will “What I appreciated most about Knabe from the city, and with a few and make presentations. These Saturday - Irvine Amphitheatre, last about one hour. Don was Rancho, Rancho, Rancho” remarks made by the man of the 12 p.m. Supervisor Knabe was elected to included Downey Unified School said Councilmember Roger hour. Guests should park at the Green the LA County Board of Supervisors District, Arc, Downey Chamber Performances by Red Hot Chili Peppers, Line transit station and take a in late 1996, and was re-elected four Brossmer. “…There is nothing he Weezer, The Lumineers, Empire of the of Commerce, Downey Historical “I’ve never seen a city like complimentary roundtrip shuttle to times in 2000, 2004, 2008, and 2012. could have done more powerful Sun, and more. $45 Society, Downey Rose Float, Downey that sort of wraps its arms the cemetery. for his already amazing legacy than Downey Sister Cities Association, around each other…” said Knabe. Tuesday’s ceremony came ‘Rancho Rising.’” For questions about the before the City Council’s bi-weekly Downey Symphonic Society, Gangs “…To all of you, my heart-felt Memorial Day program, call Lorena meeting. out of Downey, Downey Lions “When times were tough in the thanks for your support over the FROM OUR Facebook Arellano at (562) 299-6827 or (562) Club, both of Downey’s Kiwanis early 2000’s, when all the board was years. It’s meant a great deal to me. 904-7223. Many of Downey’s present clubs, Rancho Los Amigos Hospital, telling Don ‘it’s time to shut it down, Downey has been a key supporter of Walmart opens in Downey and former leaders, as well as Rotary Club of Downey, Soroptimist it’s time to bring that to a close, it’s mine for all these years…It’s been a representatives of many of Downey’s International of Downey, Food served its purpose,’ Don was the one blessing too and I have enjoyed it.” Anthony Adams: I have never philanthropic organizations and Helps, Optimist Club of Downey, who stood up and said ‘We cannot shopped there and will never Knabe’s term officially comes to Soroptimist hosting notable citizens, were in attendance, and Assistance League. let this happen’” said Mayor Pro start. If that was the last store a close this November. on earth I would live off the including former mayors Mario Tem Fernando Vasquez. “…You see Several of these organizations land before shopping there. casino night Guerra, Kirk Cartozian, Davd Gafin, the Rancho Los Amigos today not and Meredith Perkins, Planning also presented Supervisor Knabe only thriving, but you see it making Aldo Aguilera-Lua: Maybe fundraiser we were foolish to believe DOWNEY – Soroptimist the city, but our city officials should have been upfront and International of Downey is selling communicated to its residents tickets to a casino night fundraiser as soon as they new that June 3 at the Rio Hondo Event Walmart was coming. Center. Portion of 5 Freeway in Downey to be renamed Tickets are $40 and include food, Briana Castillo: Downey needs to change it from entertainment, silent auction, raffles “Promenade” to “Shopping and $200 in playing script. Center”. A Promenade is much after Ricky Galvez more sophisticated than what Contact any Downey Soroptimist DOWNEY – A portion of in his personal vehicle outside the honoring fallen officers from the three served in Southern California: Downey put into it. member for tickets, or call (949) 295- Interstate 5 in Downey will be Downey police station. Downey, Long Beach and San Ricardo Galvez of the Downey 2910 or email misssaywelldowney@ renamed in honor of slain Downey Two people approached the Bernardino police departments. Police Department, William H. Raul Cruz: There’s no one to gmail.com. police officer Ricardo “Ricky” Galvez. vehicle and fired at Galvez, killing “Our law enforcement officers Waggoner of the Long Beach Police blame but the city itself, they The proposal by state Sen. Tony him instantly. He was 29. risk their lives every day to protect Department, and Bryce Edward over promised and under- Hanes of the San Bernardino Police deliver which seems to be the Mendoza would rename the freeway us and the tragic loss of these local norm for Downey no a days. “We appreciate Senator Department. Donations accepted between the San Gabriel River bridge Mendoza’s efforts to honor our fallen heroes is a sobering reminder of the and the Rio Hondo River bridge as brother, Officer Ricardo Galvez, in dangers officers face in order to keep CCOA will be displaying images Sharee Teegarden: I will shop at this Walmart if this one is for Grad Nite the Downey Police Officer Ricardo this manner,” said Downey Police our neighborhoods safe,” said Layne honoring these three officers in each Galvez Memorial Highway. Lawson, director of public affairs for of their home towns throughout the clean and well stocked. I shop DOWNEY – Warren High Chief Carl Charles. “On behalf of at Pico Rivera and Santa Fe School’s grad night committee has The proposal was unanimously the Galvez family and the members Clear Channel Outdoor’s Southern duration of National Police Week, Springs. I shop where I can get created a Go Fund Me page to treat approved by the state Senate last of the Downey Police Department, California Division. “We are which runs through May 21. what I need. students to “their first decent meal as week and now heads to the Assembly we would like to thank the entire honored to pay homage to our local At 5 p.m. PST on May 13, during fallen officers and hope residents Reach us on Facebook at: an adult.” for consideration. California Senate for approving the the annual candlelight vigil held in Facebook.com/DowneyPatriot throughout the Southland will see Grad Night this year takes renaming of a portion of the highway Washington, D.C., all of CCOA’s “The memorial highway honors these images and pause to pay their place June 7 at Disneyland. After in Ricky’s honor.” large format digital billboards will the service and profound sacrifice respects and thank our local heroes graduation ceremonies on June 10, pause for 2 minutes on a single iconic of Downey Police Officer Ricardo Galvez will also be memorialized who have paid the ultimate price for Tweet of the Week participating students will be bused Galvez,” said Mendoza. “He was a in a billboard campaign this week image in remembrance of the 252 our safety.” U.S. law enforcement officers whose to SpeedZone. thoughtful and dedicated officer who across Southern California. @gabbyxrosales: went on This year, the names of 252 fallen names are being formally dedicated Donations from the Go Fund served and protected our community a scavenger hunt around The digital billboard space was officers will be engraved on the on the memorial this year. Me page will help fund dinner after and our nation with professionalism, Downey! 8 clues later got donated by Clear Channel Outdoor National Law Enforcement Officers SpeedZone. courage and distinction.” asked to prom in recognition of National Police Memorial in Washington D.C. Of To make a donation, go to A U.S. Marine veteran, Galvez Week. Signs in Southern California those officers being memorialized, was killed last Nov. 18 while sitting will display commemorative images Follow us! gofundme.com/gxz8rtb5 @DowneyPatriot 2 | The Downey Patriot Thursday, May 12, 2016

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SPORTS BRIEFS: Downey High swim team wins I will shop at Walmart fifth consecutive league championship (and you probably will too) By Eric Pierce Santa Monica was fourth and Editor Marlborough was fifth, respectively. Downey defeated Beverly Hills DOWNEY – To be honest, this column started as an angry rant against at Downey 17-2 on 4/15, defeated Walmart, railing against the mega-retailer for its regrettable decision to open Culver City at Culver City 10-7 a store at the Downey Promenade, the new shining jewel of the Downey on 4/20, defeated Marlborough at community. Marlborough 20-2 on 4/21, defeated Santa Monica at Downey 21-1 on It was an easy story to write, and a completed version sat on my computer 4/27 and were defeated by Agoura desktop for several weeks. Hills at Agoura Hills 14-2 on 5/3. But for some reason, I couldn’t hit “publish.” Something nagged at my Coach Mires was pleased with conscience. Something about the article felt wrong – hypocritical even – but how well is team dominated league I couldn’t put my finger on it. competition and won four of their And then it hit me: I am a Walmart shopper. last five games overall. Downey ended Last weekend, I made two separate visits to Walmart stores, including their season ranked 90th in the state. their new supercenter location on South Street in north Long Beach. The ••• experience was pleasant (“pleasant” being a relative term). The San Gabriel Valley League American flags hung from the rafters and the aisles were brightly lit. Don’t held their annual league finals for get me wrong, this Walmart store would never be mistaken for a Target, but track and field last Friday night at things were orderly and clean. The workers were actually working. Gahr High School in Cerritos. Warren Downey 62-61. Paramount finished freestyle relay team was won by Trevor Maybe it was a fluke experience, or maybe I wandered in before the shine had several Lady Bears placing in third with 18 points and Gahr finished Army, Aaron Carrillo, Alec Jimenez wore off the new store, but this particular Walmart gave me hope for the By Mark Fetter different events. Contributor fourth with 12 points, respectively. and Bernard Carrillo in a time of Downey location. Warren standout runner ••• 135.49. The 100 backstroke was won It’s easy to dislike Walmart. First and foremost, it undervalues the worth Gwendolyn Hurtado set a new by Edgar Fabian in a time of 57.34 of its employees and retaliates against workers who exercise their rights to DOWNEY – The Downey High The Warren High School boys’ S.G.V.L. record in the 3200m run. and is a new S.G.V.L. record. Last, the protest for higher wages. School boys’ swim team claimed their swim team claimed S.G.V.L. titles 400 freestyle relay team of Jonathan Hurtado ran an 11:06.4 which broke fifth straight S.G.V.L. championship in seven of 11 swimming events last Villa, Josh Guzman, Alec Jimenez and the previous record of 11:07.3 held by Its dependency on overseas manufacturing costs the U.S. hundreds of by defeating cross-town rival Warren Thursday afternoon at the Downey Bernard Carrillo was won in a time of former Lady Bear Monique Diaz in thousands of jobs. Its corporate owner is obscenely rich, to the detriment of 172.5 to 140.5 last Thursday afternoon Aquatics Center. 3:28.16. 2010. our country and communities. at the Downey Aquatics Center. Two titles went to cross-town Coach Nichols is extremely proud Senior Leticia Perez claimed And then there are the tangible reasons to dislike Walmart, such as their Paramount finished third with 68 rival Downey and the other two of how well his swimmers swam at the S.G.V.L. title for the third fondness of installing 30 checkout counters but with only two lanes open points and Gahr finished fourth with went to Gahr. Warren also claimed league finals and is confident his team consecutive year in the pole vault. at any given time. Their aisles generally are a mess. Their carts are wobbly. 65 points, respectively. three S.G.V.L. records and five boy will swim well at C.I.F. Prelims. Other outstanding performances Those smiling, cheerful associates in Walmart TV commercials don’t exist league swim records were broken in were turned in by Carlota Conant, in real life. The swim meet was close but the ••• Vikings were able to pull away late all. Downey had one league record Shemaiah Odom, Nicole Ramirez, But despite all those faults, I still shop at Walmart, out of necessity more after sweeping the 100 breaststroke. broken and Gahr had the other. The Downey High School boys’ Jiane Green and Laura Tidwell. than choice. If I can’t find it on Amazon, or I absolutely need something right lacrosse team finished their season Marcus Powell won the 200 IM in a Warren qualified for C.I.F. in all Conant was the S.G.V.L. away and want to stretch my dollar, Walmart is the place to go. with an overall record of 7-9 and were time of 2:04.66 and set a new S.G.V.L. of the events that were won. C.I.F. champion in the 800m run and was 0-4 in South Bay League competition. I have a feeling Walmart’s arrival in Downey would have been more record. Powell also won the 100 Prelims took place Wednesday and second in the 4 X 400 relay. Odom welcoming had the store been located in another part of town, perhaps on breaststroke in a time of 1:05.15. C.I.F. Finals took place yesterday at Culver City (8-8, 4-0) was first, finished second in the 300 hurdles the former All-American Home Center site. When Downey Studios closed C.I.F. Division 3 Prelims were held Riverside Community College (scores Santa Monica (9-8, 2-2) was second and was second in the 4 X 400 relay, several years ago, the Downey community was promised an upscale shopping Wednesday and C.I.F. Finals were held unavailable at press time). and Downey was third, respectively. also. Ramirez finished third in the and entertainment village, with high-end retailers. Those plans changed, yesterday at Riverside Community The most exciting race of the day Downey was defeated by Culver discus, Green finished third in the 100 obviously, and that was never communicated to residents. hurdles and Tidwell was second in the College (scores unavailable at press was the 200 freestyle relay. The Bears City at Downey 13-4 on 4/20 and were Quite literally we were promised a Nordstrom’s and got handed a 4 X 400 relay. time). Downey qualified ten swimmers defeated the Vikings by .02 to win defeated by Santa Monica at Santa Walmart. So in that sense, Walmart is the victim of circumstance. for postseason competition. Coach the race. Warren finished in a time of Monica 20-10 on 4/26. The Vikings These athletes all qualified for The best we can do now is urge Walmart to be a good community Delhousay is extremely proud of how 1:35.49 and Downey finished in a time defeated Damien at Damien in their the C.I.F. Division 1 Prelims and will partner. They’re off to a promising start, sponsoring last week’s State of the well his swimmers swam at league of 1:35.51. final game of the season 12-11 on compete this weekend at Trabuco City address and donating thousands of dollars to Downey charities. I would finals and is confident his team will 4/28. Hills. Coach Waldron and his staff Warren was the S.G.V.L. like to see these gestures continue far into the future; there are many service swim well at C.I.F. Prelims. are extremely proud of how hard champion in the 200 Medley relay. The Coach Schlegel was pleased clubs and non-profits in Downey that could greatly benefit from Walmart’s these young ladies have worked this The Downey High School boys’ relay finished in a time of 1:46.07 and with the way his team finished their generosity. junior varsity team defeated Warren was swam by Edgar Fabian, Hunter season on a positive note by defeating year and wish them well in C.I.F. Let’s give Walmart a chance. 71-51. Paramount and Gahr tied for Ludwick, Trevor Army and Jonathan Damien in a close game. Downey postseason competition. third place with 15 points, respectively. Villa. The 200 freestyle was won by ended their season ranked 171st in The Warren High School girls’ Jonathan Villa in a time of 1:48.92 the state. varsity team defeated Downey 188.5 and is a new S.G.V.L. record. The 100 The Downey High School girls’ to 106. Paramount finished third with butterfly was won by Trevor Army in lacrosse team finished their season 100.5 points and Gahr finished fourth a time of 56.20. with an overall record of 12-5 and were with 26 points, respectively. The 500 freestyle was won by 6-0 in Ocean League competition. The Warren High School girls’ Jonathan Villa in a time of 4:55.64 Culver City (6-9, 4-2) was second, junior varsity team narrowly defeated and is a new S.G.V.L. record. The 200 Beverly Hills (4-9, 2-4) was third,

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LYNWOOD – Seeking to By Christian Brown but I am truly overwhelmed,” said inspire female students to pursue “I wanted to get a reverse Staff Writer Unzicker, wiping tears from his eyes. careers in science, technology, mortgage to pay for the trip, but I engineering and mathematics A longtime Norwalk had some mold and water damage NORWALK – A Los Angeles- homeowner, Unzicker recently in the house that needed to be (STEM), the Lynwood Unified based plumbing company surprised decided to leverage the equity in his addressed first,” he said. School District held its inaugural a local Vietnam veteran last house so he could pay for an overdue Girl STEM Conference at Saturday with a fully-funded trip to Last month, workers at Twin vacation to the nation’s capital. Lynwood’s Bateman Hall on April Washington D.C. after the Norwalk Home Experts overheard him 20. resident shared his lifelong dream “There’s a lot to see on the east mention his dream of visiting the with the workers that rehabbed his coast like Civil War battlefields,” he memorial as they fixed his home. The conference, attended home. said. “But the wall at the Vietnam Dave Schuelke, who co-owns the by more than 150 female LUSD Memorial is what I’d most like to business with his twin brother Jim, elementary-, middle- and A crew of employees from Twin s e e .” said it was only fitting to cover high-school students, featured Home Experts cheered and whistled the costs of Unzicker’s travel and motivational speakers and videos, as 67-year-old Brian Unzicker Unzicker served in Vietnam for accommodations. workshops and hands-on activities walked out his front door and onto 13 months starting in 1969 and has assisted by Lynwood and Firebaugh the porch of his Norwalk house. never had the financial means to see “I heard the desperation in his high students in biomedical and the national memorial dedicated to voice when he called us for help to engineering career programs. fix his home – and when he told us why, we wanted to do this for him “The goal of the Girl STEM to make a big difference in his life,” conference is to educate our female Firebaugh High juniors Giselle Villanueva and Kelly Gonzalez get in the spirit during Dave Schuelke said. “This guy has students on the wide range of STEM Lynwood Unified’s inaugural Girl STEM Conference, held on April 20 at Lynwood’s Bateman Hall. got such a huge, huge heart and he courses available to them through was just so grateful for everything our PLTW (Project Lead The Way) we did.” programs and introduce them to her ability to write computer code women face in college and careers. successful women in STEM,” LUSD And the Schuelkes’ went as a USC student led to a career as Four members of the Society of Superintendent Paul Gothold said. big with their surprise, lining a “white hat” hacker, who attempts Women Engineers USC talked to “This is a tremendous event and we Unzicker’s street with a dozen Twin to penetrate EY clients’ security high school students about the hope to see it grow.” Home Experts vehicles and smiling systems to expose weaknesses and immediacy of pursuing STEM employees with U.S. flags in hand. Tables with PLTW students prevent potential catastrophic careers. break-ins by cyber criminals. “They think I’m deserving of from Lynwood and Firebaugh “This is a dream come true this and I’m not going to argue with high schools displayed 3-D “I love my job!” Aceves said. for me,” LUSD Board President them,” Unzicker said with a laugh. printers, fingerprint scanners,“I want to challenge you today, as Alma-Delia Renteria said. “We “I won’t turn down their generous solar-powered car chargers, heart you go through your workshops, are committed to eliminating the offer – it means so much to me.” monitors, puzzle cubes and a to imagine yourself being in these gender gap, empowering women Rube Goldberg machine designed positions, working jobs that can to step and take control of their Unzicker, who retired as a by three female Lynwood High transform your life, that are fun f utu re .” Teamsters truck driver in 2002, said engineering students. and exciting.” he hopes to make his pilgrimage Outside the conference, to Washington D.C. with his dog, Lynwood High engineering Jeri Lynn Metzger, an students lined up to take pictures Zoey, in spring 2017. teacher Kristen Symer said she operational engineer for Northrop posing as “Rosie the Riveter,” hoped the hands-on activities Grumman, and Cathalina Juarez, the iconic figure representing showed how fun and rewarding a workforce development manager American female wartime high school STEM courses can for NASA/JPL, also addressed the production workers. The imagery be. Lynwood Unified partners Girl STEM students. proved effective to Firebaugh High with Project Lead The Way – the juniors Kelly Gonzalez and Giselle After the introductory session, nation’s leading designer of STEM Villanueva. curriculum – to provide the students broke out into groups and courses. attended workshops that discussed “Gender roles shouldn’t matter,” the importance of networking, Gonzalez said. “These are the only three how to obtain money for school “Women are strong. We can do girls in our engineering class. scholarships and the struggles All the rest of the students are it!” Villanueva added. boys,” said Symer as her students demonstrated a complex machine to LUSD elementary school City has volunteer opportunities students. “By taking STEM courses, girls can excel academically, apply DOWNEY – The city of Downey has volunteer opportunities for students to prestigious universities and looking to fulfill volunteer hours this summer. qualify for higher paying jobs.” Middle school and high school students can help staff city-wide special events and participate in youth programs at local parks. Stephanie Aceves, who works for auditing firm Ernst & Young There are minimal fees and afternoon meetings are scheduled during the cyber-security division, gave a year. keynote address describing how An orientation for interested students will be held Wednesday, May 11, at 4 p.m. at the Barbara J. Riley Center. Volunteer interest forms are available at the Parks & Recreation office and online. For more information, call (562) 904-7238.

Library fundraiser at Acapulco DOWNEY – The Friends of the Downey Library will hold a fundraster at Acapulco restaurant at Stonewood Center this Wednesday, May 18. The restuarant will donate a percentage of sales to the Friends, which will use the funds to support the library’s many programs for children. A flyer is necessary for the Friends to receive the donation. Flyers are available in the Friends bookstore inside the library or by calling (562) 928- 4327.

Red Cross blood drive May 22 DOWNEY – The American Red Cross will be accepting blood donations Sunday, May 22, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Downey First Christian Church. Walk-ins are welcome or contact Carol Veatch for an appointment at (562) 424-8388 or [email protected]. Thursday, May 12, 2016 Opinion The Downey Patriot | 5 Letters to the Editor Those who know Congress best Missing memorial Dear Editor: are shaking their heads I see that part of Interstate 5 will be named after Officer Ricky Galvez, who was killed in the parking lot of the Downey Police Department. By Lee H. Hamilton this will go out as one of the least productive years in congressional history. I’m all for it, as well as renaming other things in Downey after Ricky I had the good fortune last week to spend some time in Washington, D.C. Worse, members show little interest in making Congress more productive. Galvez. He used to use our Church parking lot, sometimes, on his lunch with about a dozen former members of Congress. As you’d expect, we got to Our little group all remembered times when we or our colleagues pushed break because he felt safe there. I’ve been to his memorial at Downey P.D. talking about the current Congress. Very quickly it turned out that the same reform efforts to make the institution work better — and were struck that often. He was a man of great character and a great friend to many people question was troubling all of us: Why is it held in such low public esteem? current members aren’t doing so. Most Americans belong to some group or in Downey. He was and is loved by his fellow officers and many others in We represented both parties and a variety of eras, and had a range of another that’s trying to accomplish change for the better and improve itself at Downey. experience under our belts. But we all found ourselves chagrined by what the same time. Why would Congress be an outlier? But it is. I see that other things in Downey are being named for him too, and I like we’ve been witnessing. You have to understand that most former members Some of the observations we shared last week are old hat. Congress is that idea tremendously. It particularly shows our young people how much of Congress believe deeply in the value of the institution for American excessively partisan, with too many of its members highly distrustful of respect and love we have for those who put their lives on the line to serve representative government. We might take opposite sides of particular policy the other party and inclined to blame it for Capitol Hill’s ailments. As an and protect us. debates, but on one point we all agree: we want the institution itself to succeed institution, it seems incapable of ridding itself of the bad habits it’s gotten I wonder, however, why nothing is named after Downey Fire Battalion and thrive. These days, it’s doing neither. into: the reliance on omnibus bills and continuing resolutions; timidity Chief Brian Wolf, who died July 21, 2013. I know of nothing in Downey which has been dedicated to him, no plaque, no memorial. For starters, we were hard-pressed to come up with any real in the face of presidential power; a marked reluctance to use the levers of I am hesitant to even imagine why he has been overlooked. accomplishments for this Congress. It did pass a revision to No Child Left congressional authority — especially control of the federal budget — to prod Fr. John Higgins Behind, and a controversial expansion of cyber-surveillance capabilities or check executive action. Downey — which it slipped into a must-pass budget bill. It also took the entirely Yet none of us believe this is irreversible. We are all convinced that strong uncontroversial step of broadening sanctions on North Korea. But that’s leadership in Congress could make an immense difference. In the past, pretty much it. effective legislators on both sides of the aisle — as committee chairs and as Ride and Stride In the country at large, people are fretting about control of our borders, caucus leaders — have left behind them a legacy of great accomplishment. stagnant wages, college expenses, the cost of health care, the opioid addiction Democrat Emanuel Celler of New York and Republican William McCullough Dear Editor: crisis, the spread of ISIS, the strengthening effects of climate change. The of Ohio joined forces to craft the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Democrat Wilbur I am writing in regards of the event Ride & Stride. administration is trying to keep the Zika virus from gaining a foothold in this Mills of Arkansas and Republican John Byrnes of Wisconsin together helped From what I was able to observe, the inconvenience to the majority of the country, and congressional inaction has already caused Puerto Rico to default shape Medicare. residents and businesses outweighed the event’s benefits. I am not sure who on one set of obligations, with a much bigger default looming – and doomed I won’t waste your time with a list of consummate legislators who were thought of this, put it together and organized it. However, what a mess and airline passengers to longer and longer waits as the TSA struggles. Yet on able to get things done. The point is simple: it may be a different time and complete disaster this has been. Capitol Hill, no one seems particularly concerned. Instead, its members left legislative environment from 50 years ago, but strong leadership can make Example No. 1: I woke up at 5:30 a.m. to be at church at 6:30. I could not town to campaign. Congress work. On that, my former colleagues and I, Republicans and park my car in front of my apartment to load all my musical instruments. I am a percussionist. This may be unfair, but I can’t help but think about my first year in Democrats, found ourselves in full agreement. After playing both services I left and arrived home about 1:30 p.m. to find Congress. We enacted 810 bills, including the passage of Medicare and Lee Hamilton is a Senior Advisor for the Indiana University Center on out the closest I could park to my apartment was two blocks away. I had to Medicaid, the Voting Rights Act of 1965, the Elementary and Secondary Representative Government; a Distinguished Scholar, IU School of Global and carry each instrument, one at a time. Education Act, the Water Quality Act, and setting up the Departments of International Studies; and a Professor of Practice, IU School of Public and Example No. 2: What if a pregnant mother-to-be had an emergency? Transportation and of Housing and Urban Development. Not every year was Environmental Affairs. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives Example No. 3: What if someone had a heart attack? like that, but the contrast is inescapable. Among the group of people I was for 34 years. Example No. 4: What if there was a major fire? with last week — people who watch Congress closely — there was unanimity: In situations like this, the city’s first aid booth would have been of no use. You would require triage emergency stations. Example No. 5: I went to have lunch at Veracruz on Imperial Highway and it was empty because of the event. I also had to park a block away. Lastly, God forbid if there would be one crazed individual that would get Let’s take decisive action on opiod abuse in a car and start mowing down defenseless people. Where would the people By Rep. Paul Ryan This week, the House will pass a package of bills to curb opioid abuse, go? There were no cars where people could hide behind. Right now, people need our help. addiction, and deaths. One important piece of legislation is the Comprehensive Those who were in charge in all aspects of this event must not have Opioid Abuse Reduction Act, introduced by my friend, colleague, and fellow thought and studied this through, factoring in all the logistical impact it Right now, thousands in Wisconsin and across America are struggling Wisconsinite, U.S. Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner (R-Menonomee Falls). His bill required. with opioid abuse. And that’s why stopping this epidemic is a top priority in creates a comprehensive opioid abuse reduction program at the Department Just to have people walk or ride their bikes in the middle of the street. the House of Representatives. of Justice. This program will direct federal resources to the opioid abuse Newsflash: people do that already. What a novelty. The scope of the epidemic has expanded dramatically. Between 2004 and problem, and gives states the flexibility to attack opioid abuse issues in their I do not believe this event helped or improved the community. 2012, the proportion of deaths related to opioids increased by approximately communities. Angel Cortes 38%. About 4.3% of Wisconsin adults reported using heroin or other opioids Other bills the House is considering this week will help local officials Downey in 2013, which was a marked increase from a decade earlier. In fact, every 25 on the front lines of this fight. They will ensure federal dollars are going minutes, a baby is born in America with drug withdrawal symptoms. to programs with positive, evidence-based outcomes. They will also care Dear Editor: Prescription painkillers and heroin are the primary driving forces behind for expecting mothers and their children, review how pain medication I participated in the Ride & Stride on May 1, and I absolutely enjoyed it. this epidemic. According to the federal Centers for Disease Control and is prescribed, and help qualified veterans become emergency medical I hope it becomes an annual event. I wouldn’t even mind having it a Prevention, in 2014, 45% of people who used heroin reported that they were technicians to fight this crisis on the ground. couple times during the year. also addicted to prescription pain killers. I think the City of Downey did a great job advertising for the event. The Senate has passed bipartisan legislation by a vote to 94 to 1, and now Thank you to the Police Department and volunteers for their hard work and Many states, including Wisconsin, have stepped up to the challenge. the House is following suit. We can win this fight. Now let’s get the job done. dedication. They’ve passed legislation to help combat opioid addiction and abuse. But Rep. Paul Ryan is Speaker of the House of Representatives. Margie Gutierrez now it’s time for action on the national level. Downey Downey problems A two-pronged assault on women Dear Editor: By Martha Burk low-level hash houses and places like Denny’s and Red Lobster. Los Amigos Golf Course rents out their hall for parties, they have music blaring after midnight that disturbs all of the residents in the vicinity. It’s just We heard a lot about the “war on women” during the 2012 election cycle A Census report last year showed that the poverty risk for women spikes terrible and something needs to be done. — mostly over Republican attacks on abortion rights and birth control. once they enter the workforce. For women with kids, the poverty rate is Everyone in the city doesn’t need to hear their music blaring, they need almost double that of men in the 25-34 age range — prime working years. While the phrase has faded in this election year go-round, the war on to conform to the same rules that the rest of us live by, and stop playing music women has not. The only change is that now we’re fighting on two fronts — Some experts say the growing gap may be partly due to continuing high by 10 p.m. reproductive rights and economic survival. unemployment rates among single mothers. Could be — but I’m betting a Another big problem in the City of Downey, especially to the residents To a man, the three Republicans still in the nomination race oppose bigger factor is the poverty-level minimum wage, which disproportionally that live near the riverbed on Stewart and Gray, is that car thiefs are breaking abortion rights. affects women of color. into our cars on a daily basis. Residents have reported that these car thieves hang out in the riverbed, and when the opportunity strikes they break into No surprise there. But Ted Cruz has upped the ante and come out against Every presidential candidate has weighed in on the minimum wage. cars all along Stewart and Gray, and quickly escape back into the riverbed. exceptions for rape and incest. John Kasich would allow the exceptions, but While Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders argue over how much is enough The riverbed entrance is actually in the City of South Gate, right where says there’s no point in talking to him about choice. — $12 for her, $15 for him — Cruz says $0 is the right number. He’d do away with the federal minimum altogether, having deemed it a “bad policy.” the border of Downey is. Downey Police do patrol the area when you give The formerly pro-choice Trump is now not only against abortion, but them a call, but if these criminals are working 24 hours a day, what else can In typical Trump fashion, the GOP front-runner has said America needs blurted out recently what others undoubtedly believe but are too dishonest we do? “good paying jobs,” while declaring a preference for leaving the minimum to say out loud — that the government should punish the women who have Patty Jackson at $7.25. Not to be outdone on the contradiction front, Kasich says it’s “very abortions. And probably the girls, too. Downey important that we don’t raise the minimum wage willy‑nilly,” but then adds While reproductive rights are fundamental to women’s well-being and that Uncle Sam ought to let the 50 states set 50 different minimums if that’s autonomy, the right to fair pay and benefits is no less so. what they want. After all, adult women are by far the majority of those working for the All this adds up to a multi-pronged attack on low-wage working No to increasing the sales tax federal minimum wage. It’s parked at $7.25 per hour because the feds haven’t women, who are the least able to fight back. They’re trapped by the ironclad raised it since 2009. partisanship on Capitol Hill, where Republicans have promised not to raise Dear Editor: The legal base pay for tipped workers lags even further behind — it’s been wages as long as they control Congress. And pushing back on those abortion I read the article on the State of the City address in The Downey Patriot a measly $2.13 since 1991. restrictions states have been rolling out? Forget it. last week and I checked to see if the City Council’s proposed increase in sales tax was covered. Mayor Saab spoke to a “strong” and “fiscally sound” budget Women make up 70 percent of tipped servers, and most of them don’t Between Congress and the nut-case wing of the GOP calling the shots in that is over $160 million. I expect the council and city manager to use that work in those high-dollar, white-tablecloth restaurants. They’re working in the presidential race, the war on women promises to be a long one indeed. budget effectively and efficiently to fund city expenses. Martha Burk is the director of the Corporate Accountability Project for the However, the city paid a San Francisco firm $83,000 out of that budget to National Council of Women’s Organizations. “explain” to us Downey citizens why we should vote on the November ballot to pay more taxes to fund street expansion, Downey Police, etc. I participated in the recent survey conducted by the firm regarding residents’ support of this. I found it was skewed as they asked similar questions over and over to Freedom to worship favor support of the tax increase. It seemed as if it went like this: Are you concerned with safety? (Yes!), Do Dear Editor: you support Downey police? (Yes!), Then you support a tax increase? (No!) On May 5, the National Day of Prayer was held outside City Hall under At one confusingly worded question, I had to stop the surveyor and ask: Is the United States flag. that question saying I support a tax increase because if it is my answer is NO! I recall right after 9/11, those in Congress standing on the steps of the I don’t believe the answer to increasing Downey revenue is to tax me Capitol singing “God Bless America.” I called both California senators and more because I will shop here less. The city council is promoting a better Rep. Roybal-Allard’s office to ask which god they were singing to. Is this the “quality of life” but increasing taxes does not. god that has been outlawed in our schools? Or the god who has been put out Natalie Manriquez of our military? Downey We had all better pray for God to bless America, yes, even those in leadership. Many want this but don’t have the courage to let our elected officials know it. We should especially pray for our military. We should also pray for those in Washington, D.C. who seem to have either lost their way Trump for president or are so self-centered and who love the money they can get by being in a Dear Editor: political office but not God nor the people they say they’re representing. We the people are fed up with the lies and deceit of the greedy politicians Those in the military should be especially prayed for and allowed to who think more of themselves than the people they represent. They are a pray and express their allegiance to god freely. Since our leadership is not on group of self-righteous individuals who capitalize on every opportunity to good terms with China, Russia, North Korea, Iran (yes, even after President benefit themselves. Obama and John Kerry gave them the $150 billion to accomplish the atomic Our voice is being heard loud and clear. Politicians, you will mistreat us bomb missiles), nor apparently does any country like the U.S. I guess Obama’s no more. We will elect a person who is not a politician and cannot be bought. bowing and scraping to the Muslim leaders didn’t pay off. One who is on a mission to take this country back and restore the greatness Let your elected officials know that the military are not second class that it once had. citizens without freedom of speech or freedom of workshop. We will elect a one Donald J. Trump. And so it shall be. Elsa Van Leuven George Devine Downey Downey 6 | The Downey Patriot Comics/Crossword Thursday, May 12, 2016 SPEED BUMP DAVE COVERLY

On This Day... May 12, 1982: Pope John Paul II was assaulted by a knife-wielding Spanish priest while visiting the shrine of Fatima in Portugal. 2002: Jimmy Carter became the first present or former U.S. president to visit Cuba since Fidel Castro seized power in 1959. 2003: Fifty-nine Texas House Democrats fled to Oklahoma to prevent passage of a congressional redistricting bill.

BIRTHDAYS: actor Emilio Estevez (54), skateboarder Tony Hawk (48), actress Kim Fields (47) and actor Jason Biggs (38).

You can contact puzzle editor Stan- ley Newman at his e-mail address: [email protected]. Or write him at P.O. Box 69, Massapequa Park, NY 11762, Please send a self-addressed, stamped envelope if you’d like a reply. Thursday, May 12, 2016 Health/Wellness The Downey Patriot | 7 Paging Dr. Frischer... Study: NFL players not at increased risk By Dr. Alan Frischer of suicide Retired National Football League (NFL) players are at no greater risk of suicide when compared with the My father taught me to drive when sirens, etc. them to take a bus, taxi, Uber, or to I was 15. He showed me the rules of the ·Flexibility – Aging may diminish walk if possible. Help them develop general U.S. population, according to a new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). road and how to be a safe and smart the ease of movement in the neck, new hobbies or routines and interests The findings from CDC’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) appear in the driver. He was my shoulders, arms, and feet. that don’t require driving, such as May issue of the American Journal of Sports Medicine. role model for so ·Prescription drug use – New gardening, walking or swimming. The NIOSH researchers calculated the suicide death rate for 3,439 retired NFL players who played at least many things, and it prescriptions can compromise driving If there’s resistance, it might be five seasons between 1959 and 1988 and compared it with the suicide death rate for gender-, race-, and age- was because of his ability and cause drowsiness, blurred time to enlist professional help. My matched people from the general U.S. population. patient teaching vision, tremors, or other side effects. family once hired a private driving They found that from 1979 to 2013, the rate of suicide among these former professional football players was that I gained my ·Alcohol and/or drug abuse – instructor who evaluated an aging freedom with the When combined with aging, the parent “off the record.” She not only less than half of what would be expected compared with the general U.S. population. keys to the family consequences can be even more gave an objective professional opinion The NFL group experienced 12 suicide deaths compared with 25 that would be expected in a comparable car. How tough it serious. Alcohol, for example, stays in about their skills, but also included gender/race/age sector of the U.S. population. is, to face this issue the body longer and tolerance declines. driving tips and advice. When the “The issue of football players being at higher risk of suicide than the general population has been raised in in reverse. Many drugs, including prescription time comes, your loved one’s doctor or the popular and scientific literature,” said Douglas Trout, MD, Deputy Director of the Division of Surveillance, For most of us, there comes a time medications, interact badly with member of the clergy may have powers Hazard Evaluations and Field Studies at NIOSH. “In studying this particular cohort of professional football when it is appropriate for our aging alcohol. of persuasion. When I’m consulted, players, our researchers did not find this to be the case; more studies are needed before further conclusions parent to give up their car keys. The Be on the lookout for clues, I weigh the risks and benefits for decision is likely to be a wrenching one. including: continued driving. I follow with an can be reached.” When is the right time to encourage, •Traffic tickets, accidents, or a open and tactful discussion with the Based on previous information suggesting different risks for different positions, the researchers divided or even force them off the road? What drastic change in auto insurance rates patient and their family, addressing the players into two categories: speed positions such as quarterback, fullback, running back, and wide receiver; might help to make the decision more · Damage that appears on the car options, and finally a negotiation for and non-speed positions, which include all defensive and offensive linemen positions. Punters and kickers clear? To make it even harder, this time ·Discrete reports from friends of a workable plan. In the event where were excluded from the analysis because their positions generally did not involve contact that resulted in head often comes when they are already poor driving there is clear evidence of substantial injury. facing losses – health, loved ones, driving impairment and a real threat ·Displays of tension or exhaustion Fifty-eight percent of the suicide deaths were white players and 42 percent were black players, virtually mobility, and now independence. For during or after driving to patient and public safety, I have an practical and emotional reasons, giving ethical duty to notify the DMV of any equal to their representation in the entire group (59 percent white, 41 percent African American). The rate of ·Complaints about getting lost suicide, or “intentional self-harm,” was significantly lower in former NFL speed-position players compared up driving is a transition that everyone ·Difficulty concentrating medical conditions that would impair involved wants to put off for as long driving. Ultimately, the DMV makes with the general U.S. population. The suicide rate for non-speed-position players was lower than that of the ·Reluctance to drive at night general population, but the difference was not mathematically significant. There were also significantly fewer as possible. It is no wonder that many ·Difficulty seeing traffic lights the final determination. overall deaths from cancer, heart disease, and assaults/homicides among the former NFL players than in the adult children say that taking away the ·Driving below (or above) the Through the years, I have found general population. car keys was among the hardest things posted speed limit that a loving, cooperative approach they ever had to do. ·Slow reaction times between family and patient leads to the CDC conducted the study to learn more about whether football players, who are at a higher risk of According to the AAA Foundation ·Getting honked at best outcome. Don’t be afraid to tackle concussions when compared with the general U.S. population, might also have a higher risk of suicide. for Traffic Safety, the rate of accidents A driving discussion with a parent this difficult issue early, so that there is Although the study found no increase in risk of suicide, it does have several limitations. Records available per mile of driving increases steadily should never be confrontational. It time to create a workable plan together. to the researchers did not include information like environmental or genetic factors related to suicide risk or after age 65. Still, age alone is not a might begin with: “Mom/Dad, if or Dr. Alan Frischer is former chief of specific information about concussions among the players in the group studied. predictor for poor driving skills. Older when you can no longer drive, how will staff and former chief of medicine at NIOSH first began to study the deaths of retired NFL players in 1994 after a request from the NFL Players drivers actually cause fewer motorist you stay mobile?” If you have observed and pedestrian deaths than drivers of Downey Regional Medical Center. Association. NIOSH has published two other studies for this group about death from cardiovascular disease impaired driving, they have likely Write to him in care of this newspaper any other age group. They are the most noticed it as well. Have a discussion and from neurodegenerative disease. This latest study adds to the current discussion about the relationship likely to wear seat belts, and less likely at 8301 E. Florence Ave., Suite 100, between playing football and suicide risk, but does not resolve the issue of whether suicide is more common about that traffic ticket or accident. Downey, CA 90240. to drink and drive. They drive far fewer Let your parent discuss their concerns, among former football players. miles. Urging a family member to stop and then be there to help them with driving should only be motivated when solutions. you are convinced that they pose a danger behind the wheel. Honor their feelings and let them take the lead in their own life – with Watch for changes in health, your input and support. This will especially: make a difference in their ability and ·Vision impairment – As eyes age, willingness to give up their car, and less light reaches the retina, and there make it a far less lonely and frightening is increased susceptibility to cataracts, prospect. If you live nearby, make a glaucoma, macular degeneration, etc. regular routine of stopping by to see ·Hearing difficulties – This can them, and include them in your life. occur so gradually that it may take Offer to drive them to the activities a while to even notice. It affects the they enjoy, to the market, etc. Include ability to hear horns, screeching tires, them in family outings. Encourage

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Among the Torah’s stored in the Holy Ark of Downey’s synagogue, Temple Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy. Christian scholars usually Ner Tamid, is a handwritten scroll from the seventeenth century that was refer to these five books as the Pentateuch, a Greek name meaning “five acquired on a trip to the Holy Land in 1902 by Charlene Farnsworth’s great- scrolls.” grandfather, a Christian minister. More than 100 years after this Torah was A Sefer Torah is a handwritten copy of the Torah on a scroll made from brought to California, Charlene attended the Bat Mitzvah of fellow writer Dora kosher animal parchment. It is written entirely in Hebrew by a trained sofer, Silvers where the scrolled “books” were an important part of the ritual. Shared or scribe. The scroll is mainly used in the ritual of Torah reading during Stories is a weekly column featuring articles by participants in a writing class Jewish services. at the Norwalk Senior Center. Bonnie Mansell is the instructor for this free class offered through the Cerritos College Adult Education Program. Curated At other times, it is stored in the holiest spot within a synagogue, the Aron by Carol Kearns. Kodesh (Holy Ark). This is usually an ornate, curtained-off cabinet or section of the synagogue built along the wall that most closely faces Jerusalem, the direction in which Jews face when they pray. By Charlene Farnsworth When my great-grandfather returned home, he was invited by several My great-grandfather, Reverend Edward Martin (“E.M.”), was a minister churches in the area, and in other parts of the country, to show films and Team Ruthless of Downey Ponytail’s 14U division won first place for this year’s spring of The First Brethren Church in Los Angeles. In 1902, he took an extensive lecture about his trip. At that time, there was no color film so he had the season with an overall record of 15-4. trip to parts of Europe and the Holy Land where he saw many of the places slides hand-tinted. He had some of the congregation put on the costumes. talked about in the Bible. My great-grandfather also displayed the collection of items he brought During his trip, he took 4¼” slide pictures of the land and the people. back from the Holy Land, including the 17th century Torah. The Torah is Gerald Blackburn is guest speaker He also purchased authentic costumes, 100 stereopticon slides and several of scribed on eighty pages of sheep skin and is 70’ long. It is rolled so that the DOWNEY – Gerald Blackburn, past president of the Aerospace Legacy what he referred to as curiosities. His most important purchase was made in beginning of the roll, to the right, starts with Genesis. Foundation, will be guest speaker at the May 18 meeting of the Eldorado Jerusalem, a Sefer Torah dating back to the 17th century. After my great-grandfather and grandfather passed away, the lecture Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association. The Torah consists of the first five books of the Hebrew Bible: Genesis, material was left in my Mom’s care. In 1992, she donated the Torah to Temple The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Rio Hondo Event Center. Ner Tamid, a local synagogue in Downey, California. For reservations, contact Ilda Vaja at [email protected]. My parents met with Rabbi Ettelson and had an interesting discussion concerning its scribing. Mom was given a pointer and asked not to touch the printing. The Rabbi then showed them a silver pointer he used which was Electronic recycling at Dominic Savio about six inches long and had a small hand at one end in a pointing position. BELLFLOWER – St. Dominic Savio Church is hosting an electronics POETRY MATTERS Upon my parents’ departure, the Rabbi gave them a copy of the recycling event Saturday, May 21, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pentateuch. He also invited all of us to Simchat Torah scheduled for the The church is located at 13400 Bellflower Blvd. in Bellflower. forthcoming Sunday, during which their newly-acquired Torah would be dedicated. Found Horses: Equine Skeleton, Mount Holyoke College On May 20, 2011, I attended my friend Dora Silvers’ Bat Mitzvah at CSULB graduation ceremonies are next week Temple Ner Tamid. At that time, I talked with the cantor and the organist LONG BEACH – California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) Not dry, these bones, marrowed with ancient earth, about the donated Torah that was among other Torahs being presented in expects to confer a school-record of more than 10,000 bachelor’s, master’s its grasses and the milk of its grains a ritual fashion to the congregation. That was certainly a very moving, very and doctoral degrees for the 2015-16 academic year, with many of those parlayed to muscle and tendon fallen away now. memorable sight for me to witness. earning degrees expected to walk across the stage at Commencement 2016. Blood still seems to fire the flesh of flanks While looking through some family albums recently, I ran across the rippling under a chestnut coat; The four-day celebration will highlight a collection of 10 graduation 1992 transmittal document I typed for Mom that explained the history of to quicken the neck and withers. ceremonies at the Long Beach campus scheduled for Tuesday-Friday, May the gifted Torah. I then called the synagogue and asked if they would be 17-20. interested in receiving a copy of Mom’s document. This horse in the basement corridor of Clapp Laboratory In addition to participating students, approximately 70,000 family was Cynthia Willard’s project. Box upon box My thinking was perhaps there were new leaders of the synagogue members and friends are expected to visit the university over the four-day of bones, like calcified twigs and branches, unfamiliar with the story behind the gifting. I immediately received a call period to hear their graduate’s name and watch them walk across the dais. back from Temple Ner Tamid President David Saltzman. He was very she numbered them, fit the knobs into their sockets The record-number of graduates comes as the university’s graduation interested, and we agreed to meet before a Sisterhood dinner scheduled for like puzzle pieces, notched together breast-bone rates have reached all-time highs – 66.7 percent in 2014-15 with an additional November 13, 2015, at the synagogue. armature and skull helmet. Assembled, they repel increase expected this year. The number of minority students earning the dusk of a shadowed hallway—ghost horse Upon meeting David, he escorted me to the Holy Ark where five Torahs degrees at CSULB is also increasing. The university has been one of the most are kept for safekeeping. The ornately-decorated cloths, or mantles, that cover successful four-year public institutions at reducing opportunity gaps – the --Lucia Galloway the Torahs are breathtaking. David gently removed my great-grandfather’s difference in graduation rates between typically underrepresented students Sefer Torah from the Holy Ark and placed it on the podium for viewing. Galloway’s stated goal is to enter into the conversation, ongoing and and the rest of the university – according to a 2016 report by the Education The excellent condition of the Torah and the reverent care in which David inevitable, between ourselves and our multiple environments: history, Trust. handled it brought tears to my eyes. landscape and art. A native Midwesterner, she says. “I sense the presence During commencement, each college will be honoring its Outstanding of the prairie in many of my poems.” Galloway will read from her new After a very interesting and educational discussion, David carefully Graduate. Nohemi Gonzalez, the lone American killed in the November book, “The Garlic Peelers,” on May 19 at Stay Gallery, 11140 Downey Av- returned the Torah to and secured the Holy Ark. He then accompanied me 2015 Paris terrorist attacks, will be honored as the Outstanding Graduate for enue in the heart of downtown Downey. Doors open at 7 pm and Open back to the nicely-appointed dining area where I enjoyed a wonderful feast the College of the Arts and members of her family will be on hand to receive Microphone for local poets to read a poem starts at 7:30. Poetry Matters is with my friend Dora and fellow members of Temple Ner Tamid. her degree posthumously. curated by Lorine Parks and the pubic is invited. All ceremonies are held in the campus’ Central Quadrangle. Thursday, May 12, 2016 The Downey Patriot | 11 Whittier, Santa Fe and Pioneer high schools have new principals and Kevin Jamero, respectively; the Placement coordinator. counseling. He has been assistant students at California High School latter have been appointed assistant principal of curriculum and and, since 2012, as assistant principal superintendents of Whittier Union. She became assistant principal of instruction since last year. of curriculum and instruction Liggett will replace Principal Lori curriculum and instruction in 2007 at Whittier High. He earned his Eshilian, who is retiring in June. All before shifting in 2011 to assistant Campbell earned his bachelor’s bachelor’s degree in physics from roles will go into effect July 1. principal of guidance and counseling. degree in exercise and sports science Harvey Mudd College and a master’s She earned her bachelor’s degree in from Iowa State University and degree in secondary education from “Each of these educators has English from Cal State Los Angeles a master’s degree in educational Loyola Marymount University. demonstrated their strong leadership and master’s degree in educational leadership from Cal Poly Pomona. throughout their careers at Whittier leadership from Cal State Fullerton. “I look forward to continuing Union, contributing to our “It is an honor to serve as Whittier High School’s ongoing phenomenal increase in achievement “I began my career at Pioneer Principal at Santa Fe High School, legacy of ensuring that our students and supporting the District’s culture High School almost 20 years ago and where I gained an education that receive an amazing education that of collaboration upon which our made it my goal to provide a high- inspired me to pursue a career will lead to an abundance of post- teachers and students can continue quality education to students, instill that would allow me to encourage secondary opportunities,” Liggett to grow and thrive,” Superintendent in them Titan pride and inspire students to pursue their dreams of said. “I want to thank the community Sandra Thorstenson said. “I have them to reach for greatness every making a difference,” Campbell said. and the Board of Trustees for their great confidence that Lilia, Craig day,” Bozigian said. “I am incredibly “I am humbled by the opportunity. support.” and Tim will continue to lead their grateful to the Board of Trustees and I am thankful to the Board and respective high schools on a path to the District administrative team for District administrative team for their The inclusive selection process Craig Campbell, assistant principal of curriculum and instruction at Santa Fe High having the confidence in me to lead a confidence, and I hope to make the of each principal involved interviews School, will helm the Santa Fe Chiefs as school principal. Campbell is a 1997 graduate success and have the full support of the community in doing so.” school that is like my second home.” Santa Fe community proud.” with a large school community panel of Santa Fe. composed of faculty, staff, student Bozigian has spent nearly her Campbell, who graduated from Liggett was a math and science and parent representatives. Teacher entire education career at Pioneer Santa Fe High School in 1997, has teacher in Pasadena Unified and and classified employee association WHITTIER – A The Whittier guidance and counseling. Santa Fe High School. She was previously dedicated his entire education career a physics teacher at Venice High presidents, school administrators Union High School District Board of High will be led by Craig Campbell, a special education teacher at to students at his alma mater. He School in Los Angeles Unified before and cabinet members also took part Trustees has appointed three veteran the school’s assistant principal of Roosevelt High School in the Los began as an athletic coach, science beginning his tenure as a teacher and in interviewing final candidates. District educators as principals of curriculum and instruction. Whittier Angeles Unified School District for and math teacher in 2002 and served administrator in Whittier Union in Pioneer, Santa Fe and Whittier high High will be helmed by Timothy two years before becoming an English as the special education department 2005. The new principals will be schools. Liggett, now the assistant principal teacher at Pioneer in 1997. She took chair at Santa Fe for two years starting recognized during the Whittier of curriculum and instruction. in 2008. He became dean of students Liggett has served as a physics Union Board of Trustees meeting at Pioneer High’s new principal on such roles as an Advancement Via in 2010 and advanced in 2011 to teacher and science department chair 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 7. will be Lilia Bozigian, who serves Bozigian and Campbell will Individual Determination (AVID) assistant principal of guidance and at Whittier High School, as dean of as the school’s assistant principal of replace principals Monica Oviedo senior teacher and GATE/Advanced In only 3 weeks, Norwalk students raise $10K for charities NORWALK – A Norwalk High the Make-A-Wish Foundation as children’s life experiences for them will carry for the rest of their lives.” • Alondra Aguilar – Court America School senior Robert Renteria one of 10 charities to receive a $1,000 to continue fighting back,” Lotts, 18, Over the last four years, Norwalk Appointed Special Advocates • Silvia Lopez – AMVETS revealed to classmates how he battled donation from Norwalk High’s said. “I wouldn’t have been able to High seniors have donated over (CASA) of Los Angeles National Service Foundation Hodgkin lymphoma throughout his annual Charity for Charities event, meet my best friend without Make- $45,000 to more than 40 charities. • Jesse Lotts and Robert Renteria • Jordan Hernandez, Brittanie childhood, wracked by debilitating now in its fourth year. A-Wish.” With the exception of guidance – Make-A-Wish of Greater Los Richard, Ethan Barnum, Richie radiation treatments during third As part of the effort, seniors Other winners include from their advisors, students run the Angeles Marroquin and Juan Herrera – grade and for years to defeat the raise money by selling granola bars, organizations that provide support Charity for Charities event. • Pablo Gonzalez and Richard American Foundation for Suicide cancer that sapped his body’s ability research possible charities and lobby for people battling mental illness, Martinez – Semper Fi Fund Prevention to fight infections. “This has become a really • Brenae Seals and Briana their peers before a vote on which suicide prevention efforts andwonderful tradition for our whole • Patty Yarbrough (staff) – It was during this tough time charities will receive the donations. veterans. Nevarez – United Cerebral Palsy Cancer Research Institute school,” Principal Ryan Smith said. of Los Angeles, Ventura and Santa that the Make-A-Wish Foundation This year, nearly 250 seniors teamed “I am so proud of the students “It’s great to see our students give • Ken Cook (staff) – Wounded granted him a wish: a trip to up to sell granola bars for one dollar Barbara Counties Warriors Family Support who really took the time to back to the community. I am so • Victoria Lopez – Mental Health Disneyworld. each, raising $10,000 over three understand the charity they chose proud of our students who took it “I didn’t really get to have weeks. and found an organization that gave upon themselves to do this.” a childhood,” Renteria, 17, said. Renteria’s best friend, senior the most back to the community,” The seniors and staff who “Make-A-Wish made my life feel Jesse Lotts, asked Renteria to tell his NLMUSD Board of Education nominated this year’s 10 charities are normal, and it was the happiest day story to show why Make-A-Wish President Karen Morrison said. as follows: of my life.” Foundation should be one of the 10 “They are strengthening valuable • Mary Navalta – Doctors Renteria’s gripping tale charities this year. social responsibility traits that they Without Borders persuaded his classmates to choose “Make-A-Wish enriches the 12 | The Downey Patriot Thursday, May 12, 2016 Reading specialist named Bellflower’s Teach of the Year BELLFLOWER – Shannon Slager, a reading and writing specialist a cape at a dollar store. She brought it and told the students that whoever whose infectious enthusiasm inspires students at Ramona Elementary, worked the hardest would get super powers and get to wear the cape. The was honored in a surprise ceremony Tuesday as Bellflower Unified School boy managed to earn the cape pretty much every day,” Reyes said. “The District’s 2016-17 Teacher of the Year. cape isn’t even there anymore, but he’s still putting out his best efforts because she figured out how to connect with him.” Slager, who has been with Bellflower Unified since 2000 and at Ramona for seven years, was celebrated during a morning flag salute by Slager is equally dedicated to sharing her expertise with colleagues. Superintendent Dr. Brian Jacobs, Ramona Principal Dr. Deirdre Reyes and As the intervention teacher, she works with teachers at each grade level other District leaders. during regular collaboration meetings. She is helping lead an effort to use a shared blog to add depth to teacher collaboration efforts. Slager took over the role of intervention teacher for grades three, four and five in August 2015, working with students who struggle with Slager is involved with developing Bellflower Unified’s strategies elements of English language arts. She employs an arsenal of tools – along for teaching English language arts, noted by colleagues for her depth of with her patented enthusiasm – to help them succeed. understanding of the rigorous new California Standards. “Shannon’s impact on the program was immediate,” Bellflower She also takes time to mentor new teachers through Bellflower Unified Unified Superintendent Dr. Brian Jacobs said. “She brought immeasurable Beginning Teachers Support and Assessment program. enthusiasm and boundless creativity to a task that is critical to the success of our students.” “We are proud of what Shannon brings to the classroom daily. She is a wonderful example of one of our many fantastic educators in Bellflower A quick visit to Slager’s classroom helps to tell the story: Reading and Unified,” Board of Education President Dr. Paul Helzer said. “Her talent, writing tools fill her room. Charts blanket the walls with tips, vocabulary dedication and especially her enthusiasm are key tools in our efforts to and writing rules. And a steady supply of hints and advice are an ever- ensure all students receive the skills they need to master the standards and Downey Federal Credit Union helps present element of her patient work with students, with whom Slager content necessary to succeed in college and careers.” balances high expectations and the support they need to succeed, package 51,000 meals to fight hunger according to colleagues. DOWNEY – Volunteers packaged more than 51,000 meals for local “Her enthusiasm is that of a first-year teacher,” Reyes wrote in Slager’s Poet Lucia Galloway in Downey needy families at Downey Federal Credit Union’s third annual food- nomination form. “She has never lost the substantial sense of joy and DOWNEY – Lucia Galloway will read from he rnew book, “The Garlic packing event April 28 at Warren High School. excitement for teaching children to read and write. This enthusiasm is Peelers,” next Thursday, May 19, at Stay Gallery. contagious.” In “The Garlic Peelers,” each section unfolds from the title poem, More than 400 volunteers helped package 51,552 meals in 65 minutes, unfolding the way cloves of garlic unpeel from its core. exceeding the credit union’s goal of 50,000 packaged meals. Slager’s students see themselves as scholars because she sees them in that light, Reyes wrote. The book is published by Quill Edge Press, which publishes poetry All meals will be distributed in Downey via local food banks PTA from women ovr 50 that “delights, astounds and explodes, expanding and HELPS and FoodHelp, a food bank ministry hosted by Downey First In an interview, Reyes recalled how Slager connected with a fourth- empowering what it is to be a woman writer.” Christian Church. grader who had been a challenge for teachers to motivate. Doors open at 7 p.m. Local poets are invited to read aloud at an open “As a community-based financial institution, DFCU is dedicated to “She racked her brain for ways to get him to engage. Then, she found microphone at 7:30. giving back to Downey -- and what better way to do it than to make it our mission to eradicate hunger in our community?” said Sheila Tetangco, DFCU’s director of marketing and communication. “With the backing of our members and all the wonderful volunteers, we are able to provide organizations like PTA HELPS and FoodHelp resources they need to Rio Hondo College to stage fake car crash continue to provide food to those who need it. WHITTIER – A car accident staged on Friday, May 13 will provide During the crisis, police officers from a local department will be on “Our food packing event has doubled in size each year, which is a true a venue for students across multiple Rio Hondo College disciplines to hand to arrest a performing arts student who will play a suspect behind testament of the dedication to support our city. Plus, it was great to see so collaborate on emergency response techniques mirroring those of a real- a devastating accident. An ambulance will take victims to a “Roadrunner many community members and leaders, in addition to DFCU members, life crisis. Hospital” emergency room on the third floor of the Rio Hondo College L come together for a good cause and have fun at the same time.” tower. Journalism students will cover the event. The Collaborative Crisis Scenario will test how more than 100 students Prior to the food packing event, the credit union held its annual studying to be nurses, police officers, firefighters, emergency medical Just as important as the drill, students will take part in a debriefing meeting, which reviewed the successes of DFCU in 2015, in addition to technicians and journalists respond to an emergency. Two sessions – at 8 period, analyzing their reactions, communication and delegation to letting members know what’s to come in the next year. a.m. and 1 p.m. – will enable all students to participate. discover ways to improve before they join the front lines in a real emergency. DFCU also presented scholarships to two high school seniors and two Students from the College’s visual and performing arts departments This is the fourth year the College divisions will team up for the exercise, college students. will support the effort by performing as victims and suspects during the which has grown significantly since its first year. event, staged at the Administration of Justice Annex on campus. Robert Nevarez of Downey High and Miranda White of Warren “The Collaborative Crisis Scenario is a great example of how our High received the credit union’s high school scholarship for exemplifying “It’s an incredibly dramatic program that pushes our students to apply educators connect learning in the classroom with our broader community,” “hard work, community service and self improvement” while maintaining the academic skills they acquire in our classrooms to a real-life scenario,” Board of Trustees President Mary Ann Pacheco said. “It takes a lot of academic excellence. Superintendent/President Teresa Dreyfuss said. “It’s a complex exercise with creativity to see how so many students in so many disciplines can use the College scholarships were awarded to Kristalee Lio of Chapman dozens of moving parts that will provide a lesson that can’t be duplicated.” same event to develop valuable hands-on skills.” University and Marjan Abubo of UC Santa Barbara. Thursday, May 12, 2016 The Downey Patriot | 13

Downey Library’s May silent auction selections DOWNEY – The Friends of the Downey City Library holds monthly silent auctions to raise money for library programs. May’s items include: “The World’s Greatest Buildings” (a tour of one hundred examples of the world’s finest architecture-including palaces, bridges, skyscrapers and stadiums); “United States Submarines” and “The Army” (two very nice books just in time for Memorial Day-very detailed history with lots of pictures); “Steam Trains-A World Portrait” – (from Argentina to the Arctic Circle, includes scenes of trains at work, being serviced and at rest in their rusty The Cerritos City Council recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate graveyards); new playground improvements at Liberty Park. The playground received new climbers, “Tutankhamun-And the Golden Age of Pharaohs” and “Egypt-Pyramids interactive elements, slides and swings. New playground surfacing also was installed. A and Mummies-DVD’s” (captured in lavish detail and vivid color, the history The Downey Bocce Club hosted its annual open tournament on Sunday, April 24, color palette of various shades of blue was selected for the playground. of Egypt, its Pharaohs and its pyramids comes to life); with 15 teams from San Pedro to San Diego competing. “This beautiful upgraded playground is just one of several park improvement “Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Baily Programs” (Four souvenir programs Two Downey teams earned the top awards, with “SNAFU”, consisting of (from projects currently under way,” said Cerritos Mayor George Ray. “We hope that the from the “Greatest Show on Earth” 1972, 1976, 1977 and 1979); left) Benny Di Palma, John Lascari, Joe Dine and Rick Dine winning first place, while community will enjoy this new playground and all it has to offer.” the “Downey 1” team of Miguel Tamagno, John Fiorenza, Pat Limatola and Amadio “The Natural Navigator” (a blend of natural science, myth, folklore and Egizii won second place. the history of travel to introduce you to the rare and ancient art of finding Upcoming events at the Downey Library your way); DOWNEY – Essie Landry, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist, will “Bear Portraits” and “Ursine” (renowned photographer Jill Greenberg give an “Understanding the Benefits” presentation, which will cover all of shows the bear in its many attitudes, some very surprising); Social Security programs and Medicare. In addition, she will answer any questions you have about the various “The B.B. King Treasures” (a collection of remembrances, photos, programs. This program is free and open to the public. To register go to the and rare and personal memorabilia including a CD with interviews, two library or call 562-904-7364. unreleased recordings and a B.B. King jam session); The presentation will be held in the Cormack Room of the Downey City “Land of Golden Dreams-California in the Gold Rush Decade” (a ten- Library on Saturday May 21 from 10:30 am to 11:30 am. year period of history that would change California and much of the world •Discover the seven pre-reading skills your child can start learning now in pictures and stories); to be a successful reader and learner in the future. The library will introduce “Craft Works- Wirework- Mosaics- Tinwork-Plasterwork-Polymer you to simple activities you and your child can do together that will have a Clay” (100 projects presented here for the beginner as well as the advanced big impact on their schooling. craftsman-lots of pictures and instructions); Register at the adult information desk or call (562) 904-7364. “The Barbecue Bible” (author Steven Raichlen is famous for this barbecue The workshops are Tuesday and Wednesday May 24 and 25 from 10:40 to expertise as well as his knowledge of sauces, marinades, salsas, relishes and 11:10 am in the Children’s area of the Downey City Library. more); •Whether you have some service hours to work through this summer or you are looking for a way to give back to the community, come to the “America’s Great Illustrators” and “The Black Arrow and Kidnapped” Volunteer Fair and discover summer opportunities. (the illustrators depicted the many faces of our nation; the two books by Stevenson were illustrated by N.C. Wyeth); The Desert Reign Riflemen of Downey attended the NRA West Coast Junior Organizations from the Red Cross to Rabbit Rescue will be there, don’t Sectional BB Gun Competition on March 5 in Costa Mesa. miss this chance to make a difference. Books have opening bids from $5-$8 and are on display in the library This program is free and open to high school students. For more lobby. Bids can be made through noon, Saturday May 28th, on cards in the “Even though we didn’t win any medals this year, the returning shooters increased information come to the library or call 562-904-7361. Friend’s Bookstore located in the young adult section of the library. their scores from last year from 14 to 153%. 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Effective DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) NICOLENJOLI the partnership was filed on NOVEMBER 7, ASSIGNEE, C/O PWS, INC, 12020 Statement generally expires at the end of January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business The Downey Patriot PHOTOGRAPHY, 11610 CULLMAN AVE, 2014 in the County of LOS ANGELES GARFIELD AVE, SOUTH GATE, CA 90280 five years from the date on which it was filed Name Statement must be accompanied by 5/5/16, 5/12/16, 5/19/16, 5/26/16 WHITTIER CA 90604, LA COUNTY The full name and residence of the person(s) The assets being sold are described in general in the office of the County Clerk, except, as the affidavit of identity form. Articles of Incorporation or Organization withdrawing as a partner(s): CARLOS as: FURNITURE, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT, provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, The filing of this statement does not of itself FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A D. HIDALGO, 12819 WOODRUFF AVE TRADE NAME, MACHINERY, GOODWILL, where it expires 40 days after any change in authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious NAME STATEMENT REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) NICOLE DOWNEY, CA 90242 LEASE, LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS the facts set forth in the statement pursuant Business Name in violation of the rights of File Number 2016106997 ORTIZ, 11610 CULLMAN AVE, WHITTIER I declare that all information in this statement AND COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE, to section 17913 other than a change in the another under Federal, State, or common THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) CA 90604 is true and correct. (A registrant who SUPPLIES, TELEPHONE NUMBERS and residence address of a registered owner. A law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) ARTHURSON State of Incorporation: N/A declares as true, information which he or is located at: 12003 FIRESTONE BLVD, New Fictitious Business Name Statement Professions Code). INVESTMENT COMPANY, 8529 SUVA This business is conducted by an Individual she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). NORWALK, CA 90650 must be filed before the expiration. Effective STREET, DOWNEY CA 90240, LA The registrant commenced to transact S/ CARLOS D. HIDALGO The bulk sale is intended to be consummated January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business The Downey Patriot COUNTY business under the fictitious business name This statement was filed with the County at the office of: NEW CENTURY ESCROW, Name Statement must be accompanied by 4/28/16, 5/5/16, 5/12/16, 5/19/16 Articles of Incorporation or Organization or names listed above on N/A Clerk of Los Angeles County on APRIL 1, INC, 18253 COLIMA RD STE 202, the affidavit of identity form. Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A I declare that all information in this statement 2016. ROWLAND HEIGHTS, CA 91748 and the The filing of this statement does not of itself FICTITIOUS BUSINESS REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) RICHARD is true and correct. (A registrant who anticipated sale date is MAY 31, 2016 authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious NAME STATEMENT JOON CHO, 8529 SUVA STREET, declares as true information which he or The Downey Patriot The bulk sale is subject to California Uniform Business Name in violation of the rights of File Number 2016085235 DOWNEY CA 90240 she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) 4/21/16, 4/28/16, 5/5/16, 5/12/16 Commercial Code Section 6106.2. another under Federal, State, or common THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) State of Incorporation: N/A S/ NICOLE ORTIZ, OWNER The name and address of the person law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) L T FOOD & This business is conducted by an Individual This statement was filed with the County FICTITIOUS BUSINESS with whom claims may be filed is: NEW Professions Code). HEALTH SOLUTIONS, 6116 HAYTER The registrant commenced to transact Clerk of Los Angeles on MAY 2, 2016 NAME STATEMENT CENTURY ESCROW, INC, 18253 COLIMA AVE, LAKEWOOD CA 90712, LA COUNTY business under the fictitious business name NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision File Number 2016092855 RD STE 202, ROWLAND HEIGHTS, CA Articles of Incorporation or Organization or names listed above on N/A (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) The Downey Patriot DOING BUSINESS AS: 91748 and the last day for filing claims shall 4/21/16, 4/28/16, 5/5/16, 5/12/16 Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A I declare that all information in this statement Statement generally expires at the end of (1) CORA BAKERY, be MAY 27, 2016, which is the business day REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) TILTON is true and correct. (A registrant who five years from the date on which it was filed 6203 CLARA ST, BELL GARDENS CA before the sale date specified above. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS LIGGINS JR, 6116 HAYTER AVE, declares as true information which he or in the office of the County Clerk, except, as 90201, LA COUNTY Dated: 5/3/16 NAME STATEMENT LAKEWOOD CA 90712 (2) LYNN LIGGINS, she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, Articles of Incorporation or Organization BUYER: ANDREW GENATO File Number 2016068576 6116 HAYTER AVE, LAKEWOOD CA 90712 S/ RICHARD JOON CHO, OWNER where it expires 40 days after any change in Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A LA1659886 DOWNEY PATRIOT 5/12/16 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) State of Incorporation: N/A This statement was filed with the County the facts set forth in the statement pursuant REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) EVAN’S DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) SUPREME This business is conducted by Copartners Clerk of Los Angeles on MAY 2, 2016 to section 17913 other than a change in the COOKIES, INC., 6203 CLARA ST, BELL The Downey Patriot FRESH ELIXIR, 1819 ½ E. 83RD ST., LOS The registrant commenced to transact NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision residence address of a registered owner. A GARDENS CA 90201 5/12/16 ANGELES CA 90001, LA COUNTY business under the fictitious business name (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name New Fictitious Business Name Statement State of Incorporation: CA Articles of Incorporation or Organization or names listed above on N/A Statement generally expires at the end of must be filed before the expiration. Effective This business is conducted by a Corporation NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A I declare that all information in this statement five years from the date on which it was filed January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business The registrant commenced to transact BULK SALE REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) EDWARD is true and correct. (A registrant who in the office of the County Clerk, except, as Name Statement must be accompanied by business under the fictitious business name (UCC Sec. 6105) CARPIO, 1819 ½ E 83RD ST., LOS declares as true information which he or provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, the affidavit of identity form. or names listed above on N/A Escrow No. 8847-AK ANGELES CA 90001 she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) where it expires 40 days after any change in The filing of this statement does not of itself I declare that all information in this statement NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale State of Incorporation: N/A S/ LYNN LIGGINS, PARTNER the facts set forth in the statement pursuant authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious is true and correct. (A registrant who is about to be made. The name(s), business This business is conducted by an Individual This statement was filed with the County to section 17913 other than a change in the Business Name in violation of the rights of declares as true information which he or address(es) to the Seller(s) are: SHUMA The registrant commenced to transact Clerk of Los Angeles on APRIL 7, 2016 residence address of a registered owner. A another under Federal, State, or common she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) CORPORATION, 9841 IMPERIAL HWY, business under the fictitious business name NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision New Fictitious Business Name Statement law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business S/ EVAN’S COOKIES, INC., PRESIDENT, DOWNEY, CA 90242 or names listed above on N/A (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name must be filed before the expiration. Effective Professions Code). MANUE MARTINEZ Doing Business as: JJ BURGER I declare that all information in this statement Statement generally expires at the end of January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business This statement was filed with the County All other business name(s) and address(es) is true and correct. (A registrant who five years from the date on which it was filed Name Statement must be accompanied by The Downey Patriot Clerk of Los Angeles on APRIL 15, 2016 used by the Seller(s) within three years, as declares as true information which he or in the office of the County Clerk, except, as the affidavit of identity form. 5/5/16, 5/12/16, 5/19/16, 5/26/16 NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision stated by the Seller(s), is/are: NONE she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, The filing of this statement does not of itself (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name The name(s) and address of the Buyer(s) S/ EDWARD CARPIO, OWNER where it expires 40 days after any change in authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Statement generally expires at the end of is/are: TIME OUT BURGER #2, LLC, 9841 This statement was filed with the County the facts set forth in the statement pursuant Business Name in violation of the rights of NAME STATEMENT five years from the date on which it was filed IMPERIAL HWY, DOWNEY, CA 90242 Clerk of Los Angeles on MARCH 21, 2016 to section 17913 other than a change in the another under Federal, State, or common File Number 2016097262 in the office of the County Clerk, except, as The assets to be sold are described in NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision residence address of a registered owner. A law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, general as: FURNITURE, FIXTURES, AND (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name New Fictitious Business Name Statement Professions Code). DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) HEALING HOPE where it expires 40 days after any change in EQUIPMENT, TRADE NAME, GOODWILL, Statement generally expires at the end of must be filed before the expiration. Effective THERAPY, 3840 WOODRUFF AVENUE the facts set forth in the statement pursuant INVENTORY, COVENANT NOT TO five years from the date on which it was filed January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business The Downey Patriot SUITE 210, LONG BEACH CA 90808, LA to section 17913 other than a change in the COMPETE, LEASE AND LEASEHOLD in the office of the County Clerk, except, as Name Statement must be accompanied by 5/12/16, 5/19/16, 5/26/16, 6/2/16 COUNTY residence address of a registered owner. A IMPROVEMENT and are located at: 9841 provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, the affidavit of identity form. Articles of Incorporation or Organization New Fictitious Business Name Statement IMPERIAL HWY, DOWNEY, CA 90242 where it expires 40 days after any change in The filing of this statement does not of itself FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A must be filed before the expiration. Effective The bulk sale is intended to be consummated the facts set forth in the statement pursuant authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious NAME STATEMENT REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) SANDRA January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business at the office of: DETAIL ESCROW, INC, to section 17913 other than a change in the Business Name in violation of the rights of File Number 2016111225 LEE SWORD FLORES, 5672 BELGRAVE Name Statement must be accompanied by 13017 ARTESIA BLVD #D106, CERRITOS, residence address of a registered owner. A another under Federal, State, or common THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) AVENUE, GARDEN GROVE CA 92845 the affidavit of identity form. CA 90703 and the anticipated sale date is New Fictitious Business Name Statement law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) (2) JENIFFER MARIE ZOWADA, 15226 The filing of this statement does not of itself MAY 31, 2016 must be filed before the expiration. Effective Professions Code). HEART INVESTMENTS (2) HEART GRIDLEY ROAD, NORWALK CA 90650 authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious The bulk sale is subject to California Uniform January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business TRANSPORTATION, 10728 PICO VISTA State of Incorporation: N/A Business Name in violation of the rights of Commercial Code Section 6106.2. Name Statement must be accompanied by The Downey Patriot RD, DOWNEY CA 90241, LA COUNTY This business is conducted by a General another under Federal, State, or common [If the sale is subject to Sec. 6106.2, the the affidavit of identity form. 4/21/16, 4/28/16, 5/5/16, 5/12/16 Articles of Incorporation or Organization Partnership law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business following information must be provided.] The filing of this statement does not of itself Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A The registrant commenced to transact Professions Code). The name and address of the person with authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious FICTITIOUS BUSINESS REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) ART business under the fictitious business name whom claims may be filed is: DETAIL Business Name in violation of the rights of NAME STATEMENT NAVARRO, 10728 PICO VISTA RD, or names listed above on N/A The Downey Patriot ESCROW, INC, 13017 ARTESIA BLVD another under Federal, State, or common File Number 2016108580 DOWNEY CA 90241 (2) VANESSA I declare that all information in this statement 5/12/16, 5/19/16, 5/26/16, 6/2/16 #D106, CERRITOS, CA 90703 and the last law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) VERDUZCO, 10728 PICO VISTA RD, is true and correct. (A registrant who day for filing claims shall be MAY 27, 2016, Professions Code). DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) PINK APRON DOWNEY CA 90241 declares as true information which he or FICTITIOUS BUSINESS which is the business day before the sale CAKES, 2099 S ATLANTIC BLVD STE State of Incorporation: N/A she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) NAME STATEMENT date specified above. J, MONTEREY PARK CA 91754, LA This business is conducted by a Married S/ SANDRA LEE SWORD FLORES, File Number 2016096398 The Downey Patriot THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS Dated: MAY 3, 2016 4/21/16, 4/28/16, 5/5/16, 5/12/16 COUNTY, 7430 STEWART AND GRAY Couple GENERAL PARTNER BUYER: TIME OUT BURGER #2, LLC RD#101, DOWNEY CA 90241 The registrant commenced to transact This statement was filed with the County (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) THE LA1660370 DOWNEY PATRIOT 5/12/16 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Articles of Incorporation or Organization business under the fictitious business name Clerk of Los Angeles on APRIL 20, 2016 ASSEMBLERS, 8538 SERAPIS AVENUE, NAME STATEMENT Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A or names listed above on N/A NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision PICO RIVERA, CA 90660, LA COUNTY The Downey Patriot File Number 2016096263 REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) LEAH I declare that all information in this statement (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Articles of Incorporation or Organization 5/12/16 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) RODGERS, 7430 STEWART AND GRAY is true and correct. (A registrant who Statement generally expires at the end of Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) PACIFICA RD #101, DOWNEY CA 90241 declares as true information which he or five years from the date on which it was filed REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) EVAN TRANSPORTATION, LLC, 900 S. MAPLE State of Incorporation: N/A she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) in the office of the County Clerk, except, as ANTONIO UCHIYAMA-VEIGA, 8538 AVE SUITE 2, MONTEBELLO CA 90640, This business is conducted by an Individual S/ ART NAVARRO, HUSBAND provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, SERAPIS AVENUE, PICO RIVERA, CA Fict. Bus Name LA COUNTY The registrant commenced to transact This statement was filed with the County where it expires 40 days after any change in 90660 Articles of Incorporation or Organization business under the fictitious business name Clerk of Los Angeles on MAY 5, 2016 the facts set forth in the statement pursuant State of Incorporation: N/A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A or names listed above on N/A NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision to section 17913 other than a change in the This business is conducted by an Individual NAME STATEMENT REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) PACIFICA I declare that all information in this statement (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name residence address of a registered owner. A The registrant commenced to transact File Number 2016092218 TRANSPORTATION, LLC, 900 S. MAPLE is true and correct. (A registrant who Statement generally expires at the end of New Fictitious Business Name Statement business under the fictitious business name THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) AVE SUITE 2, MONTEBELLO CA 90640 declares as true information which he or five years from the date on which it was filed must be filed before the expiration. Effective or names listed above on 04/29/2016 DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) BRENTWOOD State of Incorporation: CA she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) in the office of the County Clerk, except, as January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business I declare that all information in this statement APARTMENTS, 10429 LA REINA AVE, This business is conducted by a Limited S/ LEAH RODGERS, OWNER provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, Name Statement must be accompanied by is true and correct. (A registrant who DOWNEY CA 90241, LA COUNTY, PO Liability Company This statement was filed with the County where it expires 40 days after any change in the affidavit of identity form. declares as true information which he or BOX 2061, GARDENA 90247 The registrant commenced to transact Clerk of Los Angeles on MAY 3, 2016 the facts set forth in the statement pursuant The filing of this statement does not of itself she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Articles of Incorporation or Organization business under the fictitious business name NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision to section 17913 other than a change in the authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious S/ EVAN ANTONIO UCHIYAMA-VEIGA, Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A or names listed above on N/A (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name residence address of a registered owner. A Business Name in violation of the rights of OWNER REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) PARKWAY I declare that all information in this statement Statement generally expires at the end of New Fictitious Business Name Statement another under Federal, State, or common This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on APRIL 20, 2016 14 | The Downey Patriot Legal Notices Thursday, May 12, 2016 NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision five years from the date on which it was filed to section 17913 other than a change in the Name Statement must be accompanied by another under Federal, State, or common DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) DANNY’S (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name in the office of the County Clerk, except, as residence address of a registered owner. A the affidavit of identity form. law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business JUMPERS, 12001 WOODRUFF AVE UNIT Statement generally expires at the end of provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, New Fictitious Business Name Statement The filing of this statement does not of itself Professions Code). E, DOWNEY CA 90241, COUNTY OF LOS five years from the date on which it was filed where it expires 40 days after any change in must be filed before the expiration. Effective authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious ANGELES in the office of the County Clerk, except, as the facts set forth in the statement pursuant January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Business Name in violation of the rights of The Downey Patriot Articles of Incorporation or Organization provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, to section 17913 other than a change in the Name Statement must be accompanied by another under Federal, State, or common 4/21/16, 4/28/16, 5/5/16, 5/12/16 Number (if applicable): AI #ON: 3890414 where it expires 40 days after any change in residence address of a registered owner. A the affidavit of identity form. law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) DOWNEY the facts set forth in the statement pursuant New Fictitious Business Name Statement The filing of this statement does not of itself Professions Code). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS EVENTS CORP, 8359 GALLATIN RD, to section 17913 other than a change in the must be filed before the expiration. Effective authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious NAME STATEMENT DOWNEY CA 90240 residence address of a registered owner. A January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Business Name in violation of the rights of The Downey Patriot File Number 2016102951 State of Incorporation: CA New Fictitious Business Name Statement Name Statement must be accompanied by another under Federal, State, or common 5/12/16, 5/19/16, 5/26/16, 6/2/16 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) This business is conducted by a Corporation must be filed before the expiration. Effective the affidavit of identity form. law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) FREE AUTO The registrant commenced to transact January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business The filing of this statement does not of itself Professions Code). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS BODY, 17446 CLARK AVE, BELLFLOWER, business under the fictitious business name Name Statement must be accompanied by authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious NAME STATEMENT CA 90706, LA COUNTY or names listed above on 09/06/2012 the affidavit of identity form. Business Name in violation of the rights of The Downey Patriot File Number 2016074245 Articles of Incorporation or Organization I declare that all information in this statement The filing of this statement does not of itself another under Federal, State, or common 5/5/16, 5/12/16, 5/19/16, 5/26/16 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A is true and correct. (A registrant who authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) LOS PLEBES REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) TIMOTHY declares as true information which he or Business Name in violation of the rights of Professions Code). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS DEL RANCHO DE ARIEL CAMACHO (2) LEE, 19215 ALMADIN AVE, CERRITOS,CA she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) another under Federal, State, or common NAME STATEMENT LOS PLEBES DEL RANCHO (3) LOS 90703 S/ DOWNEY EVENTS CORP, PRESIDENT, law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business The Downey Patriot File Number 2016093561 PLEBES DE ARIEL CAMACHO, 2616 State of Incorporation: N/A RAMON VASQUEZ Professions Code). 4/28/16, 5/5/16, 5/12/16, 5/19/16 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) LYNWOOD ST, BAKERSFIELD CA 93306, This business is conducted by an Individual This statement was filed with the County DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) NEWLIFE COUNTY OF KERN The registrant commenced to transact Clerk of Los Angeles on APRIL 25, 2016 The Downey Patriot FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FITNESS, 11932 BARNWALL ST, Articles of Incorporation or Organization business under the fictitious business name NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision 4/28/16, 5/5/16, 5/12/16, 5/19/16 NAME STATEMENT NORWALK, CA 90650, LA COUNTY Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A or names listed above on N/A (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name File Number 2016100443 Articles of Incorporation or Organization REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) ABIMAEL I declare that all information in this statement Statement generally expires at the end of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A DUARTE PARRA, 2616 LYNWOOD ST, is true and correct. (A registrant who five years from the date on which it was filed NAME STATEMENT DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) CRM WELDING, REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) ELIAS BAKERSFIELD CA 93306 declares as true information which he or in the office of the County Clerk, except, as File Number 2016104271 11565 DAVENRICH ST, SANTA FE VELASCO, 11932 BARNWALL ST, State of Incorporation: N/A she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) SPRINGS, CA 90670, LA COUNTY NORWALK, CA 90650 This business is conducted by an Individual S/ TIMOTHY LEE, OWNER where it expires 40 days after any change in DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) THE YAOI Articles of Incorporation or Organization State of Incorporation: N/A The registrant commenced to transact This statement was filed with the County the facts set forth in the statement pursuant ARMY, 14325 FLALLON AVE, NORWALK Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A This business is conducted by an Individual business under the fictitious business name Clerk of Los Angeles on APRIL 26, 2016 to section 17913 other than a change in the CA 90650, LA COUNTY REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) CARLOS The registrant commenced to transact or names listed above on N/A NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision residence address of a registered owner. A Articles of Incorporation or Organization R. MARTINEZ, 11565 DAVENRICH ST, business under the fictitious business name I declare that all information in this statement (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name New Fictitious Business Name Statement Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670 or names listed above on N/A is true and correct. (A registrant who Statement generally expires at the end of must be filed before the expiration. Effective REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) SVEROS State of Incorporation: N/A I declare that all information in this statement declares as true information which he or five years from the date on which it was filed January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business LLC, 14325 FLALLON AVE, NORWALK This business is conducted by an Individual is true and correct. (A registrant who she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) in the office of the County Clerk, except, as Name Statement must be accompanied by CA 90650 The registrant commenced to transact declares as true information which he or S/ ABIMAEL DUARTE PARRA, OWNER provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, the affidavit of identity form. State of Incorporation: CA business under the fictitious business name she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) This statement was filed with the County where it expires 40 days after any change in The filing of this statement does not of itself This business is conducted by a Limited or names listed above on N/A S/ ELIAS VELASCO, OWNER Clerk of Los Angeles on MARCH 28, 2016 the facts set forth in the statement pursuant authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Liability Company I declare that all information in this statement This statement was filed with the County NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision to section 17913 other than a change in the Business Name in violation of the rights of The registrant commenced to transact is true and correct. (A registrant who Clerk of Los Angeles on APRIL 18, 2016 (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name residence address of a registered owner. A another under Federal, State, or common business under the fictitious business name declares as true information which he or NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision Statement generally expires at the end of New Fictitious Business Name Statement law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business or names listed above on N/A she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name five years from the date on which it was filed must be filed before the expiration. Effective Professions Code). I declare that all information in this statement S/ CARLOS R. MARTINEZ, OWNER Statement generally expires at the end of in the office of the County Clerk, except, as January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business is true and correct. (A registrant who This statement was filed with the County five years from the date on which it was filed provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, Name Statement must be accompanied by The Downey Patriot declares as true information which he or Clerk of Los Angeles on APRIL 25, 2016 in the office of the County Clerk, except, as where it expires 40 days after any change in the affidavit of identity form. 5/5/16, 5/12/16, 5/19/16, 5/26/16 she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, the facts set forth in the statement pursuant The filing of this statement does not of itself S/ SVEROS LLC, MANAGER, JOHN VITO (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name where it expires 40 days after any change in to section 17913 other than a change in the authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious FICTITIOUS BUSINESS S. FERNANDEZ Statement generally expires at the end of the facts set forth in the statement pursuant residence address of a registered owner. A Business Name in violation of the rights of NAME STATEMENT This statement was filed with the County five years from the date on which it was filed to section 17913 other than a change in the New Fictitious Business Name Statement another under Federal, State, or common File Number 2016107944 Clerk of Los Angeles on APRIL 28, 2016 in the office of the County Clerk, except, as residence address of a registered owner. A must be filed before the expiration. Effective law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, New Fictitious Business Name Statement January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Professions Code). DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) TACOS DE (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name where it expires 40 days after any change in must be filed before the expiration. Effective Name Statement must be accompanied by BIRRIA LA PELIGROSA, 927 E 88TH PL, Statement generally expires at the end of the facts set forth in the statement pursuant January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business the affidavit of identity form. The Downey Patriot LOS ANGELES CA 90002, LA COUNTY five years from the date on which it was filed to section 17913 other than a change in the Name Statement must be accompanied by The filing of this statement does not of itself 4/28/16, 5/5/16, 5/12/16, 5/19/16 Articles of Incorporation or Organization in the office of the County Clerk, except, as residence address of a registered owner. A the affidavit of identity form. authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, New Fictitious Business Name Statement The filing of this statement does not of itself Business Name in violation of the rights of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) YOLANDA where it expires 40 days after any change in must be filed before the expiration. Effective authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious another under Federal, State, or common NAME STATEMENT ESCOBEDO NAVA, 927 E 88TH PL, LOS the facts set forth in the statement pursuant January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Business Name in violation of the rights of law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business File Number 2016108442 ANGELES CA 90002 to section 17913 other than a change in the Name Statement must be accompanied by another under Federal, State, or common Professions Code). THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) State of Incorporation: N/A residence address of a registered owner. A the affidavit of identity form. law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) GOTTI’S This business is conducted by an Individual New Fictitious Business Name Statement The filing of this statement does not of itself Professions Code). The Downey Patriot DELIGHTS, 15526 BIXLER AVENUE, The registrant commenced to transact must be filed before the expiration. Effective authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious 4/21/16, 4/28/16, 5/5/16, 5/12/16 PARAMOUNT CA 90723, LA COUNTY business under the fictitious business name January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Business Name in violation of the rights of The Downey Patriot Articles of Incorporation or Organization or names listed above on 05/02/2016 Name Statement must be accompanied by another under Federal, State, or common 4/28/16, 5/5/16, 5/12/16, 5/19/16 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A I declare that all information in this statement the affidavit of identity form. law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business NAME STATEMENT REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) is true and correct. (A registrant who The filing of this statement does not of itself Professions Code). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS File Number 2016085018 JEANNETTE SAN DIEGO, 15526 BIXLER declares as true information which he or authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) AVENUE, PARAMOUNT CA 90723 she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Business Name in violation of the rights of The Downey Patriot File Number 2016096865 DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) SOLANO & State of Incorporation: N/A S/ YOLANDA ESCOBEDO NAVA, OWNER another under Federal, State, or common 4/28/16, 5/5/16, 5/12/16, 5/19/16 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) ASSOCIATES, 12110 SLAUSON AVE This business is conducted by an Individual This statement was filed with the County law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) NAILS BAR #6, SANTA FE SPRINGS CA 90670, LA The registrant commenced to transact Clerk of Los Angeles on MAY 3, 2016 Professions Code). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 86, 86 LAKEWWOD CENTER MALL, COUNTY business under the fictitious business name NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision NAME STATEMENT LAKEWOOD CA 90712, LA COUNTY, Articles of Incorporation or Organization or names listed above on N/A (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name The Downey Patriot File Number 2016109739 9761 ACACIA AVE 2, GARDEN GROVE Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A I declare that all information in this statement Statement generally expires at the end of 5/5/16, 5/12/16, 5/19/16, 5/26/16 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) CA 92841 REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) is true and correct. (A registrant who five years from the date on which it was filed DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) MCM DEMOS Articles of Incorporation or Organization GEORGETTE PEREZ SOLANO, 12110 declares as true information which he or in the office of the County Clerk, except, as FICTITIOUS BUSINESS SERVICES, 7212 RIO FLORA PL, Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A SLAUSON AVE #6, SANTA FE SPRINGS she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, NAME STATEMENT DOWNEY CA 90241, LA COUNTY REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) NAILS BAR CA 90670 S/ JEANNETTE SAN DIEGO, OWNER where it expires 40 days after any change in File Number 2016097793 Articles of Incorporation or Organization 86 INC., 86 LAKEWOOD CENTER MALL, State of Incorporation: N/A This statement was filed with the County the facts set forth in the statement pursuant THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A LAKEWOOD CA 90712 This business is conducted by an Individual Clerk of Los Angeles on MAY 3, 2016 to section 17913 other than a change in the DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) PRONTO REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) MARIA State of Incorporation: N/A The registrant commenced to transact NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision residence address of a registered owner. A DISTRIBUTING INC, 14719 GANDESA CRISTINA MOJICA RODRIGUEZ, 7212 RIO This business is conducted by a Corporation business under the fictitious business name (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name New Fictitious Business Name Statement RD, LA MIRADA CA 90638, LA COUNTY FLORA PL, DOWNEY CA 90241 The registrant commenced to transact or names listed above on 11/11/2015 Statement generally expires at the end of must be filed before the expiration. Effective Articles of Incorporation or Organization State of Incorporation: N/A business under the fictitious business name I declare that all information in this statement five years from the date on which it was filed January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A This business is conducted by an Individual or names listed above on N/A is true and correct. (A registrant who in the office of the County Clerk, except, as Name Statement must be accompanied by REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) PRONTO The registrant commenced to transact I declare that all information in this statement declares as true information which he or provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, the affidavit of identity form. DISTRIBUTING INC, 14719 GANDESA RD, business under the fictitious business name is true and correct. (A registrant who she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) where it expires 40 days after any change in The filing of this statement does not of itself LA MIRADA CA 90638 or names listed above on N/A declares as true information which he or S/ GEORGETTE PEREZ SOLANO, OWNER the facts set forth in the statement pursuant authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious State of Incorporation: CA I declare that all information in this statement she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) This statement was filed with the County to section 17913 other than a change in the Business Name in violation of the rights of This business is conducted by a Corporation is true and correct. (A registrant who S/ NAILS BAR 86, PRESIDENT, THAO Clerk of Los Angeles on APRIL 7, 2016 residence address of a registered owner. A another under Federal, State, or common The registrant commenced to transact declares as true information which he or THANH CAO NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision New Fictitious Business Name Statement law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business business under the fictitious business name she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) This statement was filed with the County (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name must be filed before the expiration. Effective Professions Code). or names listed above on 01/01/2016 S/ MARIA CRISTINA MOJICA RODRIGUEZ, Clerk of Los Angeles on APRIL 20, 2016 Statement generally expires at the end of January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business I declare that all information in this statement OWNER NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision five years from the date on which it was filed Name Statement must be accompanied by The Downey Patriot is true and correct. (A registrant who This statement was filed with the County (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name in the office of the County Clerk, except, as the affidavit of identity form. 5/5/16, 5/12/16, 5/19/16, 5/26/16 declares as true information which he or Clerk of Los Angeles on MAY 4, 2016 Statement generally expires at the end of provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, The filing of this statement does not of itself she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision five years from the date on which it was filed where it expires 40 days after any change in authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious FICTITIOUS BUSINESS S/ PRONTO DISTRIBUTING INC, (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name in the office of the County Clerk, except, as the facts set forth in the statement pursuant Business Name in violation of the rights of NAME STATEMENT PRESIDENT, ELDA DE LEON Statement generally expires at the end of provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, to section 17913 other than a change in the another under Federal, State, or common File Number 2016090882 This statement was filed with the County five years from the date on which it was filed where it expires 40 days after any change in residence address of a registered owner. A law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) Clerk of Los Angeles on APRIL 21, 2016 in the office of the County Clerk, except, as the facts set forth in the statement pursuant New Fictitious Business Name Statement Professions Code). DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) TIME IS NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, to section 17913 other than a change in the must be filed before the expiration. Effective EVERYTHING, 229 BARBOUR ST, PLAYA (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name where it expires 40 days after any change in residence address of a registered owner. A January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business The Downey Patriot DEL REY CA 90293, LA COUNTY Statement generally expires at the end of the facts set forth in the statement pursuant New Fictitious Business Name Statement Name Statement must be accompanied by 5/12/16, 5/19/16, 5/26/16, 6/2/16 Articles of Incorporation or Organization five years from the date on which it was filed to section 17913 other than a change in the must be filed before the expiration. Effective the affidavit of identity form. Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A in the office of the County Clerk, except, as residence address of a registered owner. A January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business The filing of this statement does not of itself FICTITIOUS BUSINESS REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) SANDRA provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, New Fictitious Business Name Statement Name Statement must be accompanied by authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious NAME STATEMENT J PIERCE, 229 BARBOUR ST, PLAYA DEL where it expires 40 days after any change in must be filed before the expiration. Effective the affidavit of identity form. Business Name in violation of the rights of File Number 2016101048 REY CA 90293 the facts set forth in the statement pursuant January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business The filing of this statement does not of itself THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) to section 17913 other than a change in the Name Statement must be accompanied by authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious residence address of a registered owner. A the affidavit of identity form. Business Name in violation of the rights of New Fictitious Business Name Statement The filing of this statement does not of itself another under Federal, State, or common NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT AN INITIAL must be filed before the expiration. Effective authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business STUDY/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Business Name in violation of the rights of Professions Code). Name Statement must be accompanied by another under Federal, State, or common PLANNING DIVISION APPLICATION the affidavit of identity form. law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business The Downey Patriot The filing of this statement does not of itself Professions Code). 4/28/16, 5/5/16, 5/12/16, 5/19/16 PLN-14-00210 authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of The Downey Patriot FICTITIOUS BUSINESS another under Federal, State, or common 5/12/16, 5/19/16, 5/26/16, 6/2/16 NAME STATEMENT Section 15072 of the State CEQA Guidelines requires a Lead Agency, the City of Downey in regards law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business File Number 2016089349 to this matter, to provide a Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for a project. The Professions Code). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS NAME STATEMENT (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) LA following information describes the characteristics of the proposed project, and the availability of the The Downey Patriot File Number 2016105089 CATERGATE, 8723 MEADOW RD, project’s Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration, in accordance with the requirements of CEQA Guidelines 5/5/16, 5/12/16, 5/19/16, 5/26/16 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) DOWNEY CA 90242, LA COUNTY IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) Articles of Incorporation or Organization Section 15072(b)(1). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS ECTECHSERVICE(2) EZTECHSERVICE Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A NAME STATEMENT (3) SMARTECHSERVICE, 10231 ANGELL REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) CESAR File Number 2016099228 ST, DOWNEY CA 90242, LA COUNTY RUIZ, 8723 MEADOW RD, DOWNEY CA Project Location: The project site is located at 9553 Firestone Boulevard and surrounding properties THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) Articles of Incorporation or Organization 90242 DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) TEACUPS & Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A State of Incorporation: N/A bound by Firestone Boulevard to the south, Newville and Pangborn Avenues on the east and west TIARAS LLC, 11919 EBERLE STREET, REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) ALICIA This business is conducted by an Individual respectively, and the southerly boundaries of residential properties that line the south side of Ardine CERRITOS CA 90703, LA COUNTY GUILLERMINA BREUCOP DE MELARA, The registrant commenced to transact Articles of Incorporation or Organization 10231 ANGELL STR, DOWNEY CA 90242 business under the fictitious business name Street in the City of Downey. Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A State of Incorporation: N/A or names listed above on N/A REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) TEACUPS This business is conducted by an Individual I declare that all information in this statement & TIARAS LLC, 11919 EBERLE STREET, The registrant commenced to transact is true and correct. (A registrant who Project Description: The proposed project involves a GPA request to change the General Plan Land CERRITOS CA 90703 business under the fictitious business name declares as true information which he or State of Incorporation: CA or names listed above on N/A she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Use designation of the southerly half of the planning area from General Commercial (GC) to Medium- This business is conducted by a Limited I declare that all information in this statement S/ CESAR RUIZ, OWNER Density Residential (MDR). The MDR land use category is designed to accommodate multi-family Liability Company is true and correct. (A registrant who This statement was filed with the County The registrant commenced to transact declares as true information which he or Clerk of Los Angeles on APRIL 13, 2016 developments ranging in density from 18 to 24 units per acre. The requested MDR land use designation business under the fictitious business name she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision matches the General Plan land use designation of the northerly portion of the planning area, which the or names listed above on N/A S/ ALICIA GUILLERMINA BREUCOP DE (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name I declare that all information in this statement MELARA, OWNER Statement generally expires at the end of City changed in 2005 as part of the General Plan Update. is true and correct. (A registrant who This statement was filed with the County five years from the date on which it was filed declares as true information which he or Clerk of Los Angeles on APRIL 29, 2016 in the office of the County Clerk, except, as she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, The only exception to the requested MDR land use designation is the planning area’s southeastern S/ TEACUPS & TIARAS LLC, PRESIDENT, (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name where it expires 40 days after any change in corner (9601 Firestone Boulevard). For this property, the proposed GPA entails changing the General ELAINE BRADLEY Statement generally expires at the end of the facts set forth in the statement pursuant This statement was filed with the County five years from the date on which it was filed to section 17913 other than a change in the Plan land use category from GC to Neighborhood Commercial (NC). The requested NC land use Clerk of Los Angeles on APRIL 22, 2016 in the office of the County Clerk, except, as residence address of a registered owner. A NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, New Fictitious Business Name Statement designation better reflects the size of the lot and its existing improvements, which includes a recently (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name where it expires 40 days after any change in must be filed before the expiration. Effective renovated three-tenant commercial building. Statement generally expires at the end of the facts set forth in the statement pursuant January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Zone Change: The planning area currently maintains two zoning designations: Neighborhood NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED AMENDMENT Commercial (C-1) and Parking Buffer (P-B). Incidentally, the Downey Zoning Code (Article IX, Land TO THE LAKEWOOD/FIRESTONE SPECIFIC PLAN (SP 91-2), Use, of the Downey Municipal Code) no longer references the P-B zone. All mention of it was removed TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 73819, SITE PLAN REVIEW, from the Zoning Code in 2008 when it was updated. The Downey City Council removed the P-B zone AND MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION because it was considered redundant since the development standards of the City’s residential and PLN-15-00182 non-residential zones provide the same safeguards as the former P-B zone. The only trace of the P-B zone is the City’s Zoning Map and properties on the map that still maintain that classification. Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the DOWNEY CITY PLANNING COMMISSION on the 1st day of June, 2016, at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber of the Downey City The Zone Change application is a request to change the zoning in the planning area from P-B and Hall, 11111 Brookshire Avenue, Downey, California. At that time and place, consideration will be given C-1 to Multiple Family Residential (R-3). Among the City’s zoning classifications, the R-3 zone is the to the following: classification that best corresponds with the requested MDR General Plan designation. The purpose of the R-3 zone is to provide for the development of multiple-family residential projects. (PLN-15-00182) Amendment to the Lakewood/Firestone Specific Plan (SP 91-2), Tentative Parcel A request to combine 12 Map No. 73819, Site Plan Review, and Mitigated Negative Declaration: Public Review Period: The Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration is being made available for existing lots into a single 1.76-acre parcel and construct a new 18,557 square foot grocery store (ALDI public review for a period of 21 days beginning May 13, 2016, and concluding June 2, 2016. Following Food Market), on property located at 11215 Lakewood Blvd. This request also includes a request the close of the review period, the City will consider this MND and comments thereto in determining to amend the Lakewood/Firestone Specific Plan (SP 91-2) to accommodate the grocery store with whether to approve the project. incidental alcohol beverage sales. Copies of the Mitigated Negative Declaration will be available at the Planning Division public counter in All interested parties are invited to submit written comments and/or to attend and give testimony. Downey City Hall, located at 11111 Brookshire Avenue, Downey, Ca 90241, and on the City’s website: www.downeyca.org. Comments can be emailed to [email protected], or addressed to: In accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), A Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impacts has been prepared for the proposed project and will be William E. Davis, City Planner available for review from May 12, 2016 to June, 1, 2016,in the City’s Planning Division, 11111 Brookshire Community Development Department Avenue, Downey, Ca 90241, and on the City’s website: www.downeyca.org. 11111 Brookshire Avenue Downey, CA 90241 If you challenge the proposed actions in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence Scheduled Public Hearings. There are no public hearings currently scheduled for the proposed project delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. and Mitigated Negative Declaration [CEQA Guidelines Section 15072(g)(3)]. For more information contact Principal Planner David Blumenthal at 562-904-7154. The Downey Patriot 5/12/16 The Downey Patriot 5/12/16 Thursday, May 12, 2016 Legal Notices The Downey Patriot | 15 State of Incorporation: N/A State of Incorporation: CA Page. Failure to include any of these trustee as shown below, of all right, title, com for information regarding the sale of the obligation secured by the property to This business is conducted by an Individual This business is conducted by a Corporation documents with the proposal may disqualify and interest conveyed to and now held this property, using the file number assigned be sold and reasonable estimated costs, The registrant commenced to transact The registrant commenced to transact the proposal. by the trustee in the hereinafter described to this case 00000005038658. Information expenses and advances at the time of the business under the fictitious business name business under the fictitious business name property under and pursuant to a Deed of about postponements that are very short initial publication of the Notice of Sale is or names listed above on N/A or names listed above on 04/21/2016 The City of Downey reserves the right, after Trust described below. The sale will be made in duration or that occur close in time to $792,895.51. The beneficiary under said I declare that all information in this statement I declare that all information in this statement opening bids, to reject any or all bids, to in an “as is” condition, but without covenant the scheduled sale may not immediately Deed of Trust has deposited all documents is true and correct. (A registrant who is true and correct. (A registrant who waive any informality in any bid received, or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding be reflected in the telephone information evidencing the obligations secured by the declares as true information which he or declares as true information which he or and to be the sole judge of the merits of the title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay or on the Internet Web site. The best way Deed of Trust and has declared all sums she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) respective bids received. The award of the the remaining principal sum of the note(s) to verify postponement information is to secured thereby immediately due and S/ SANDRA J PIERCE, OWNER S/ BULLHEAD CITY INN CORPORATION, Contract, if it is awarded, will be to the lowest secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest attend the scheduled sale. FOR TRUSTEE payable, and has caused a written Notice of This statement was filed with the County PRESIDENT, AJAY PATEL responsible Bidder whose bid complies with and late charges thereon, as provided in SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Default and Election to Sell to be executed. Clerk of Los Angeles on APRIL 14, 2016 This statement was filed with the County all the requirements prescribed. the note(s), advances, under the terms of NATIONWIDE POSTING & PUBLICATION The undersigned caused said Notice of NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision Clerk of Los Angeles on APRIL 22, 2016 the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, A DIVISION OF FIRST AMERICAN TITLE Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision Pursuant to California Public Contract Code charges and expenses of the Trustee INSURANCE COMPANY 916-939-0772 the County where the real property is located. Statement generally expires at the end of (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name § 22300, the Contractor at his sole cost for the total amount (at the time of the www.nationwideposting.com BARRETT NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you five years from the date on which it was filed Statement generally expires at the end of and expense, may substitute authorized initial publication of the Notice of Sale) DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, are considering bidding on this property lien, in the office of the County Clerk, except, as five years from the date on which it was filed securities for any monies withheld by the City reasonably estimated to be set forth below. LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR you should understand that there are risks provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, in the office of the County Clerk, except, as to ensure performance under the Contract. The amount may be greater on the day of ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You where it expires 40 days after any change in provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, sale.Trustor: Gloria D Delgado, a widow ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE will be bidding on a lien, not on the property the facts set forth in the statement pursuant where it expires 40 days after any change in All requests for information (RFI) shall be in Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. BARRETT itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee to section 17913 other than a change in the the facts set forth in the statement pursuant written form and shall be directed to: Servicing Corporation Recorded 11/02/2004 DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, auction does not automatically entitle you residence address of a registered owner. A to section 17913 other than a change in the as Instrument No. 04 2832265 (or Book, LLP as Trustee 20955 Pathfinder Road, to free and clear ownership of the property. New Fictitious Business Name Statement residence address of a registered owner. A Mr. Desi Gutierrez, Principal Engineer Page) of the Official Records of Los Angeles Suite 300 Diamond Bar, CA 91765 (866) You should also be aware that the lien being must be filed before the expiration. Effective New Fictitious Business Name Statement E-Mail: [email protected] County, California.Date of Sale: 07/06/2016 795-1852 Dated: 04/20/2016 NPP0279343 auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business must be filed before the expiration. Effective Tel: (562) 904-7110 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: By the fountain To: THE DOWNEY PATRIOT 04/28/2016, the highest bidder at the auction, you are or Name Statement must be accompanied by January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Fax: (562) 904-7296 located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, 05/05/2016, 05/12/2016 may be responsible for paying off all liens the affidavit of identity form. Name Statement must be accompanied by CA 91766 Estimated amount of unpaid senior to the lien being auctioned off, before The filing of this statement does not of itself the affidavit of identity form. No inquiries will be accepted later than five balance and other charges: $343,152.56 The Downey Patriot you can receive clear title to the property. authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious The filing of this statement does not of itself (5) business days prior to the bid opening Street Address or other common designation 4/28/16, 5/5/16, 5/12/16 You are encouraged to investigate the Business Name in violation of the rights of authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious date as this would not allow time to respond of real property: 10724 Chaney Avenue, existence, priority, and size of outstanding another under Federal, State, or common Business Name in violation of the rights of to all plan holders. Phone inquiries will not Downey, CA 90241 A.P.N.: 6285-029-011 T.S. No. 030597-CA APN: 8053-025-003 liens that may exist on this property by law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business another under Federal, State, or common be accepted. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to contacting the county recorder’s office or Professions Code). law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business liability for any incorrectness of the street CA Civil Code 2923.3 IMPORTANT NOTICE a title insurance company, either of which Professions Code). NO LATE BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED. address or other common designation, if TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN may charge you a fee for this information. If The Downey Patriot any, shown above. If no street address DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, you consult either of these resources, you 4/21/16, 4/28/16, 5/5/16, 5/12/16 The Downey Patriot CITY OF DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA or other common designation is shown, DATED 1/25/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE should be aware that the same lender may 4/28/16, 5/5/16, 5/12/16, 5/19/16 Adria M. Jimenez, CMC directions to the location of the property ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust FICTITIOUS BUSINESS City Clerk may be obtained by sending a written IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY NAME STATEMENT request to the beneficiary within 10 days IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF OWNER: The sale date shown on this File Number 2016092156 The Downey Patriot of the date of first publication of this Notice THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING notice of sale may be postponed one or THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) Government 5/12/16, 5/19/16 of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) GENESIS 22:8 title for any reason, the successful bidder’s A LAWYER On 5/31/2016 at 10:30 AM, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section TRANSPORT, 8723 ARTESIA BLVD 29, NOTICE CALLING FOR BIDS SUMMARY OF ORDINANCES sole and exclusive remedy shall be the CLEAR RECON CORP., as duly appointed 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law BELLFLOWER CA 90706, LA COUNTY INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED return of monies paid to the Trustee, and trustee under and pursuant to Deed of requires that information about trustee sale Articles of Incorporation or Organization CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT the successful bidder shall have no further Trust recorded 2/8/2007, as Instrument No. postponements be made available to you Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A NO. 14-20 On May 10, 2016, the City Council of the recourse. The requirements of California 20070274209, of Official Records in the and to the public, as a courtesy to those REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) MYNOR Firestone Boulevard Improvement City of Downey introduced an Ordinance Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles not present at the sale. If you wish to learn AVILA, 8723 ARTESIA BLVD 29, Project approving a zone change (PLN-15-00223), were fulfilled when the Notice of Default County, State of CALIFORNIA executed whether your sale date has been postponed, BELLFLOWER CA 90706 (2) NANCY AVILA, thereby rezoning property located at 11434- was recorded. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL by: JAMES R DEVOLL AND ELIZABETH and if applicable, the rescheduled time and 8723 ARTESIA BLVD 29, BELLFLOWER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed 11444 Downey Ave. and 8307 Iowa St. BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding L DEVOLL, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS date for the sale of this property, you may CA 90706 bids will be received at the office of the from M-2 (General Manufacturing) to H-M on this property lien, you should understand JOINT TENANTSWILL SELL AT PUBLIC call (916)939-0772 or visit this Internet State of Incorporation: N/A City Clerk of the City of Downey until 11:00 (Hospital Medical Arts). that there are risks involved in bidding at a AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR Web http://search.nationwideposting. This business is conducted by a Married AM on Thursday, June 2, 2016 which trustee auction. You will be bidding on a CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON com/propertySearchTerms.aspx, using Couple hour the proposed bids will be publicly On May 10, 2016, the City Council of the City lien, not on the property itself. Placing the A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK the file number assigned to this case The registrant commenced to transact opened and read in the City Hall at 11111 of Downey adopted Ordinance No. 16-1355, highest bid at a trustee auction does not DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL 20079134009281 Information about business under the fictitious business name Brookshire Ave, Downey, California for rezoning the property at 11104 Pangborn automatically entitle you to free and clear CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN postponements that are very short in or names listed above on N/A Capital Improvement Project No. 14- Avenue and a portion of the property at 9511 ownership of the property. You should also BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS duration or that occur close in time to the I declare that all information in this statement 20 Firestone Boulevard Improvement Firestone Boulevard from Parking Buffer to be aware that the lien being auctioned off AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS scheduled sale may not immediately be is true and correct. (A registrant who Project. Neighborhood Commercial. may be a junior lien. If you are the highest ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK reflected in the telephone information or declares as true information which he or bidder at the auction, you are or may be SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE on the Internet Web site. The best way she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) The work to be performed under this Contract AYES: Council Members: Ashton, responsible for paying off all liens senior to FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO to verify postponement information is to S/ MYNOR AVILA, HUSBAND generally consists of the construction of Brossmer, Marquez, Vasquez, Mayor Saab the lien being auctioned off, before you can DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: BEHIND attend the scheduled sale. If the sale is set This statement was filed with the County street improvements on Firestone Boulevard NOES: Council Member: None. receive clear title to the property. You are THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the Clerk of Los Angeles on APRIL 15, 2016 from Brookshire Avenue to Lakewood ABSENT: Council Member: None. encouraged to investigate the existence, CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER sale shall be entitled only to a return of the NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision Boulevard, as shown on the contract plans. ABSTAIN: Council Member: None. priority, and size of outstanding liens that PLAZA, POMONA, CA 91766all right, title deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name The work to be undertaken shall consist may exist on this property by contacting the and interest conveyed to and now held by further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Statement generally expires at the end of of: cold-milling existing asphalt concrete Copies of the full texts are available in the county recorder’s office or a title insurance it under said Deed of Trust in the property Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. five years from the date on which it was filed pavement surface; removal and construction City Clerk’s Office. company, either of which may charge you situated in said County and State described Date: First American Trustee Servicing in the office of the County Clerk, except, as of deep lifts in areas of pavement subgrade a fee for this information. If you consult as: MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID Solutions, LLC 6 Campus Cir, Bldg 6, 1st provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, failure, and construction of conventional Adria M. Jimenez, CMC, City Clerk either of these resources, you should be DEED OF TRUST The street address and Floor Westlake, TX 76262 First American where it expires 40 days after any change in and rubberized hot mix asphalt pavement; Dated: May 11, 2016 aware that the same lender may hold more other common designation, if any, of the real Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC MAY the facts set forth in the statement pursuant adjustment of manholes and water valves than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property described above is purported to BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR to section 17913 other than a change in the to grade; removal and disposal of existing The Downey Patriot property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: be:14118 DALWOOD AVENORWALK, CA ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. residence address of a registered owner. A landscape materials such as shrubs and 5/12/16 The sale date shown on this notice of sale 90650The undersigned Trustee disclaims ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY New Fictitious Business Name Statement grass; removal and disposal of existing may be postponed one or more times by the any liability for any incorrectness of the street BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE FOR must be filed before the expiration. Effective irrigation system; installation of irrigation mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, address and other common designation, if TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business system, including irrigation controllers, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, CALL (916)939-0772NPP0279311 To: Name Statement must be accompanied by piping, valves, spray heads, drip line and Lien Sales Civil Code. The law requires that information but without covenant or warranty, express THE DOWNEY PATRIOT 04/28/2016, the affidavit of identity form. bubblers; planting of landscape materials; about trustee sale postponements be made or implied, regarding title, possession, 05/05/2016, 05/12/2016 The filing of this statement does not of itself removal and reconstruction of curbs, NOTICE OF SALE available to you and to the public, as a condition, or encumbrances, including fees, authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious gutters, sidewalks, driveways, curb ramps; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the courtesy to those not present at the sale. charges and expenses of the Trustee and The Downey Patriot Business Name in violation of the rights of installation of traffic signing, striping and undersigned intends to sell the personal If you wish to learn whether your sale date of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, 4/28/16, 5/5/16, 5/12/16 another under Federal, State, or common pavement markings; traffic control and all property described below to enforce a has been postponed, and, if applicable, the to pay the remaining principal sums of the law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business appurtenant work thereto necessary for the lien imposed on said property pursuant to rescheduled time and date for the sale of note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. Trustee Sale No. : 00000004646576 Title Professions Code). proper construction of the contemplated sections 21700 – 21716 of the CA Business this property, you may call 714-730-2727 The total amount of the unpaid balance of Order No.: 140180130 FHA/VA/PMI No.: improvements, in accordance with Plans and Professions Code, CA Commercial or visit this Internet Web site www.ndscorp. the obligation secured by the property to NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE The Downey Patriot and Specifications entitled as Capital Code Section 2328, Section 1812.600 – com/sales, using the file number assigned be sold and reasonable estimated costs, IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, 4/21/16, 4/28/16, 5/5/16, 5/12/16 Improvement Project No. 14-20. 1812.609 and Section 1988 of CA Civil Code, to this case 15-21229-SP-CA. Information expenses and advances at the time of DATED 01/29/2003. UNLESS YOU TAKE 353 of the Penal Code. about postponements that are very short the initial publication of the Notice of Sale ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Plans and Specifications for this project The undersigned will sell at public sale by in duration or that occur close in time to is: $419,935.47If the Trustee is unable to IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. NAME STATEMENT competitive bidding on Wednesday the the scheduled sale may not immediately be convey title for any reason, the successful IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF File Number 2016105708 are on file in the office of the City Cashier at 11111 Brookshire Ave., Downey, California, 18th day of May, 2016 at 1:30 P.M., on reflected in the telephone information or on bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) the premises where said property including: the Internet Web site. The best way to verify the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) DYNAMIX where they may be examined and copies obtained at a cost of $50.00 per set. The household goods, tools, electronics, and postponement information is to attend the the successful bidder shall have no further A LAWYER. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER REHABILITATION, 7340 FIRESTONE personal effects, have been stored and which scheduled sale. Date: 05/10/2016 National recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed TREDER & WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed BLVD SUITE 123, DOWNEY CA cost of said Plans and Specifications is non-refundable and purchased Plans are located at Paramount Self Storage, Default Servicing Corporation c/o Tiffany of Trust heretofore executed and delivered Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of 90241, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, 8160 E. Rosecrans Ave, Paramount, and Bosco, P.A., its agent, 1230 Columbia to the undersigned a written Declaration of Trust Recorded on 02/12/2003 as Instrument 817 W. BEVERLY BLVD SUITE 206, and Specifications need not be returned. Plans and Specifications may be mailed County of Los Angeles, State of California, Street, Suite 680 San Diego, CA 92101 Default and Demand for Sale, and a written No. 03-0424031 of official records in the MONTEBELLO CA 90640 the following: Toll Free Phone: 888-264-4010 Sales Line Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The office of the County Recorder of LOS Articles of Incorporation or Organization for an additional charge of $20 via On-Trac Overnight courier. 714-730-2727; Sales Website:www.ndscorp. undersigned caused said Notice of Default ANGELES County, State of CALIFORNIA. Number (if applicable): AI #ON: 800756477 Customer Name Unit# com/sales Zahara Joyner, Trustee Sales and Election to Sell to be recorded in the EXECUTED BY: DARNLEY SMITH AND REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) NEW AGE The current prevailing wages for Federal Chanice Tedtaotao 1231 Representative A-4574285 05/12/2016, county where the real property is located. MIRLYN SMITH, HUSBAND AND WIFE, ENTERPRISES, 817 W. BEVERLY BLVD Lakeisha Parker 1405 05/19/2016, 05/26/2016 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO SUITE 206, MONTEBELLO CA 90640 projects, as determined by the Secretary of Labor, are included in the specifications Jorge Molina 2360 are considering bidding on this property lien, HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S State of Incorporation: CA Andrew K. Omanga 2538 you should understand that there are risks CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form This business is conducted by a Corporation of this project. The local prevailing wages, The Downey Patriot as determined by the State of California, Teresa McCrary 3011 5/12/16, 5/19/16, 5/26/16 involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You of payment authorized by California Civil The registrant commenced to transact will be bidding on a lien, not on the property Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in business under the fictitious business name Director of Industrial Relations pursuant to California Labor Code Part 7, Chapter 1, Purchases must be paid for at the time Trustee Sale No. : 00000005038658 Title itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee lawful money of the United States). DATE or names listed above on 01/02/2012 of purchase in cash only. All purchased Order No.: 730-1500576-70 FHA/VA/PMI auction does not automatically entitle you OF SALE: 06/09/2016 TIME OF SALE: I declare that all information in this statement Article 2, Sections 1770, 1773 and 1773.1 are on file in the office of the City Clerk of items sold as is, where is and must be No.: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU to free and clear ownership of the property. 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: BEHIND THE is true and correct. (A registrant who removed at the time of sale. Sale subject ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF You should also be aware that the lien being FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER declares as true information which he or the City of Downey. The Contractor for this work shall not pay less than the higher to cancellation in the event of settlement TRUST, DATED 04/20/2007. UNLESS auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) between owner and obligated party. YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT the highest bidder at the auction, you are or POMONA CA. STREET ADDRESS and S/ NEW AGE ENTERPRISES, PRESIDENT, of these prevailing wage determinations, which, in general, is the determination by the YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD may be responsible for paying off all liens other common designation, if any, of the JORGE MANALE Dated this 5th Day of May 2016 and 12th AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED senior to the lien being auctioned off, before real property described above is purported This statement was filed with the County State of California. The Contractor for this work shall perform all the basic regulations, day of May 2016. AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE you can receive clear title to the property. to be: 12321 BEATY AVENUE, NORWALK, Clerk of Los Angeles on APRIL 29, 2016 Self Storage Management Co. Bond #: OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, You are encouraged to investigate the CALIFORNIA 90650 APN#: 8025-006-006 NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision requirements and procedures pursuant to the Davis-Bacon Act and related prevailing WLI1254152 YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. existence, priority, and size of outstanding The undersigned Trustee disclaims any (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER liens that may exist on this property by liability for any incorrectness of the street Statement generally expires at the end of wage statutes, including Title I of the State and Local Fiscal Assistance Act of 1972. The Downey Patriot & WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee contacting the county recorder’s office or address and other common designation, if five years from the date on which it was filed 5/5/16, 5/12/16 under and pursuant to Deed of Trust a title insurance company, either of which any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, in the office of the County Clerk, except, as It is the policy of the City of Downey Recorded on 04/27/2007 as Instrument No. may charge you a fee for this information. but without covenant or warranty, expressed provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, 20071020390 of official records in the office If you consult either of these resources, you or implied, regarding title, possession, where it expires 40 days after any change in that Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs), as defined in 49 CFR Part 26, shall of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES should be aware that the same lender may or encumbrances, to pay the remaining the facts set forth in the statement pursuant Notices County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust principal sum of the note(s) secured by said to section 17913 other than a change in the have a maximum opportunity to participate in the performance of this contract. The City BY: HELEN ANDERSON, A SINGLE on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as residence address of a registered owner. A WOMAN, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION OWNER: The sale date shown on this provided in said note(s), advances, under New Fictitious Business Name Statement of Downey hereby notifies all bidders that it SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, will affirmatively insure that in any contract COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, notice of sale may be postponed one or the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, must be filed before the expiration. Effective CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, charges and expenses of the Trustee and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business entered into pursuant to this advertisement; ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE DBEs will be afforded full opportunity to FOR CHANGE OF NAME or other form of payment authorized by trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. Name Statement must be accompanied by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law The total amount of the unpaid balance of the affidavit of identity form. submit bids in response to this invitation CASE NUMBER: VS028635 and will not be discriminated against on TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: time of sale in lawful money of the United requires that information about trustee sale the obligation secured by the property to The filing of this statement does not of itself States). DATE OF SALE: 05/26/2016 TIME postponements be made available to you be sold and reasonable estimated costs, authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious the grounds of race, color, sex or national Petitioner Greg Stanke and Angela Stanke origin in consideration for an award. Goals filed a petition with this court for a decree OF SALE: 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: and to the public, as a courtesy to those expenses and advances at the time of the Business Name in violation of the rights of BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED not present at the sale. If you wish to learn initial publication of the Notice of Sale is another under Federal, State, or common for minority business enterprise participation changing names as follows: have been established for the project. In Present name (1) Kylie Amber Stanke to IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC whether your sale date has been postponed, $308,779.79. The beneficiary under said law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business CENTER PLAZA, POMONA CA. STREET and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and Deed of Trust heretofore executed and Professions Code). accordance with 49 CFR Part 26, the Proposed name (1) Kylie Amber Hollister City of Downey has calculated a DBE THE COURT ORDERS that all persons ADDRESS and other common designation, date for the sale of this property, you may delivered to the undersigned a written interested in this matter appear before this if any, of the real property described above call (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web Declaration of Default and Demand for The Downey Patriot participation goal for this project of eleven (14) percent. court at the hearing indicated below to show is purported to be: 8300 LEXINGTON ROAD site WWW.STOXPOSTING.COM, using the Sale, and a written Notice of Default and 5/12/16, 5/19/16, 5/26/16, 6/2/16 cause, if any, why the petition for change of 13, DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA 90241 APN#: file number assigned to this case 030597- Election to Sell. The undersigned caused BIDS MUST BE MADE ON THE name should not be granted. Any person 6252-020-070 The undersigned Trustee CA. Information about postponements said Notice of Default and Election to Sell FICTITIOUS BUSINESS disclaims any liability for any incorrectness that are very short in duration or that occur to be recorded in the county where the real NAME STATEMENT PROPOSAL FORM INCLUDED IN THE objecting to the name changes described PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR above must file a written objection that of the street address and other common close in time to the scheduled sale may not property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL File Number 2016074228 designation, if any, shown herein. Said immediately be reflected in the telephone BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT includes the reasons for the objection at NO. 14-20. Each proposal or bid must be least two court days before the matter is sale will be made, but without covenant or information or on the Internet Web site. The this property lien, you should understand DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) LOS BOHEMIOS warranty, expressed or implied, regarding best way to verify postponement information that there are risks involved in bidding at DE SINALOA, 2616 LYNWOOD ST, accompanied by a certified cashier’s check, scheduled to be heard and must appear at bidder’s bond, or a cash deposit, payable the hearing to show cause why the petition title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR SALES a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a BAKERSFIELD CA 93306, COUNTY OF the remaining principal sum of the note(s) INFORMATION: (844) 477-7869 CLEAR lien, not on the property itself. Placing the KERN to the City of Downey, in the sum of not should not be granted. If no written objection less than ten percent (10%) of the total is timely filed, the court may grant the petition secured by said Deed of Trust, with RECON CORP.4375 Jutland Drive Suite highest bid at a trustee auction does not Articles of Incorporation or Organization interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), 200San Diego, California 92117 automatically entitle you to free and clear Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A amount base bid as a guarantee that the without a hearing. bidder, should he be successful, will, within NOTICE OF HEARING advances, under the terms of said Deed of ownership of the property. You should also REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) ABIMAEL Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the be aware that the lien being auctioned off DUARTE PARRA, 2616 LYNWOOD ST, ten (10) days after the contract has been Date: June 15, 2016, Time: 1:30 pm, The Downey Patriot mailed or delivered to him or his authorized Department C Trustee and of the trusts created by said 5/5/16, 5/12/16, 5/19/16 may be a junior lien. If you are the highest BAKERSFIELD CA 93306 (2) NITZIA Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid bidder at the auction, you are or may be MARIA ARREDONDO GERARDO, 2615 agent, execute the contract and furnish the The address of the court is 12720 Norwalk TSG No.: 3539780 TS No.: 20079134009281 necessary bonds. Should a bidder’s bond Boulevard, Norwalk, 90650 balance of the obligation secured by the responsible for paying off all liens senior to LYNWOOD ST, BAKERSFIELD CA 93306 property to be sold and reasonable estimated FHA/VA/PMI No.: APN: 6259-012-008 the lien being auctioned off, before you can State of Incorporation: N/A be submitted with any proposal or bid, the A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall Property Address: 12115 DOWNEY bid bond form provided by the City shall be published at least once a week for four costs, expenses and advances at the time receive clear title to the property. You are This business is conducted by a Married of the initial publication of the Notice of AVENUE DOWNEY, CA 90240 NOTICE encouraged to investigate the existence, Couple be used, and use of substitute forms may successive weeks prior to the date set OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN disqualify the bid. for hearing on the petition in the following Sale is $474,612.62. The beneficiary under priority, and size of outstanding liens that The registrant commenced to transact said Deed of Trust heretofore executed DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, may exist on this property by contacting the business under the fictitious business name newspaper of general circulation, printed in DATED 04/13/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE The successful Bidder will be required to the county, THE DOWNEY PATRIOT and delivered to the undersigned a written county recorder’s office or a title insurance or names listed above on N/A Declaration of Default and Demand for ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, company, either of which may charge you I declare that all information in this statement submit Corporate surety bonds with the April 15, 2016 IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. Contract. A bond in the sum of one hundred Margaret Miller Bernal Sale, and a written Notice of Default and a fee for this information. If you consult is true and correct. (A registrant who Election to Sell. The undersigned caused IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF either of these resources, you should be declares as true information which he or percent (100%) of the Contract price shall Judge Of The Superior Court THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING be furnished, guaranteeing the faithful Petitioner or Attorney, In Pro Per said Notice of Default and Election to Sell aware that the same lender may hold she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) to be recorded in the county where the real AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT more than one mortgage or deed of trust S/ ABIMAEL DUARTE PARRA, HUSBAND performance of said Contract, and a bond in Greg Stanke and Angela Stanke A LAWYER. On 05/18/2016 at 10:00 A.M., the sum of one hundred percent (100%) of 8029 Alameda St. property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY This statement was filed with the County BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, OWNER: The sale date shown on this Clerk of Los Angeles on MARCH 28, 2016 the Contract price shall be furnished for the Downey, California 90242 LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under protection of all laborers and materialmen. (562) 441-8785 this property lien, you should understand notice of sale may be postponed one or NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision that there are risks involved in bidding at and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a 04/22/2005, as Instrument No. 05 0940869, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section Statement generally expires at the end of All projects involving Federal funds require The Downey Patriot in book , page , , of Official Records in the the successful bidder to possess a valid 5/12/16, 5/19/16, 5/26/16, 6/2/16 lien, not on the property itself. Placing the 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law five years from the date on which it was filed highest bid at a trustee auction does not office of the County Recorder of LOS requires that information about trustee sale in the office of the County Clerk, except, as State of California Contractor’s License at ANGELES County, State of California. the time of Contract Award, in accordance automatically entitle you to free and clear postponements be made available to you provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, ownership of the property. You should also Executed by: VENANCIO B. RODRIGUEZ, and to the public, as a courtesy to those where it expires 40 days after any change in with Section 20103.5 of the Public Contract WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO Code. Pursuant to Section 3300 of the Public Trustee Sales be aware that the lien being auctioned off not present at the sale. If you wish to learn the facts set forth in the statement pursuant may be a junior lien. If you are the highest HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S whether your sale date has been postponed, to section 17913 other than a change in the Contract Code, the City has determined that CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other the Contractor to whom the subject contract NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. bidder at the auction, you are or may be and, if applicable, the rescheduled time residence address of a registered owner. A responsible for paying off all liens senior to form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), and date for the sale of this property, you New Fictitious Business Name Statement is awarded shall possess a valid State of 15-21229-SP-CA Title No. 150246516-CA- (Payable at time of sale in lawful money California Contractor’s License in the VOI A.P.N. 6285-029-011 ATTENTION the lien being auctioned off, before you can may call 916-939-0772 for information must be filed before the expiration. Effective receive clear title to the property. You are of the United States) Behind the fountain regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Classification of A, “General Engineering RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Contractor.” REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED encouraged to investigate the existence, Internet Web site www.nationwideposting. Name Statement must be accompanied by priority, and size of outstanding liens that Center Plaza, Pomona CA All right, title com for information regarding the sale of the affidavit of identity form. SUMMARY IS APPLICABLE TO THE and interest conveyed to and now held by In accordance with California Labor NOTICE PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR may exist on this property by contacting the this property, using the file number assigned The filing of this statement does not of itself county recorder’s office or a title insurance it under said Deed of Trust in the property to this case 00000004646576. Information authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Code Section 1771.1, no Contractor or ONLY PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE 2923.3 situated in said County and State described Subcontractor shall be qualified to (a) NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE company, either of which may charge you about postponements that are very short Business Name in violation of the rights of a fee for this information. If you consult as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE in duration or that occur close in time to another under Federal, State, or common bid on or be listed in a bid proposal on or INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST after March 1, 2015, or (b) engage in the ATTACHED.YOU ARE IN DEFAULT either of these resources, you should be the scheduled sale may not immediately law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business aware that the same lender may hold APN# 6259-012-008 The street address and be reflected in the telephone information Professions Code). performance of this Work after April 1, UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED other common designation, if any, of the real 2015, unless registered and qualified to 10/22/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION more than one mortgage or deed of trust or on the Internet Web site. The best way on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY property described above is purported to be: to verify postponement information is to The Downey Patriot perform the Work pursuant to Labor Code TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT 12115 DOWNEY AVENUE, DOWNEY, CA Section 1725.5. MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. OWNER: The sale date shown on this attend the scheduled sale. FOR TRUSTEE 4/21/16, 4/28/16, 5/5/16, 5/12/16 notice of sale may be postponed one or 90240 The undersigned Trustee disclaims SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF any liability for any incorrectness of the street FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Contractor’s performance of the Work THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, NATIONWIDE POSTING & PUBLICATION trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section address and other common designation, if A DIVISION OF FIRST AMERICAN TITLE NAME STATEMENT described in this Notice Inviting Bids is AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, File Number 2016098992 subject to compliance monitoring and A LAWYER.A public auction sale to the 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law INSURANCE COMPANY 916-939-0772 requires that information about trustee sale but without covenant or warranty, expressed www.nationwideposting.com BARRETT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) enforcement by the California Department highest bidder for cash, (cashier’s check(s) or implied, regarding title, possession, DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) SUN MOTEL, of Industrial Relations. must be made payable to National Default postponements be made available to you DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, and to the public, as a courtesy to those or encumbrances, to pay the remaining LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR 10918 SOUTH FIGUEROA ST, LOS Servicing Corporation), drawn on a state or principal sum of the note(s) secured by ANGELES CA 90061, LA COUNTY Each Contractor submitting a proposal or national bank, a check drawn by a state or not present at the sale. If you wish to learn ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. whether your sale date has been postponed, said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE Articles of Incorporation or Organization bid for his work shall complete and submit federal credit union, or a check drawn by a as provided in said note(s), advances, Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A with the proposal all of the forms included state or federal savings and loan association, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. BARRETT and date for the sale of this property, you under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) therein, including the Bidder’s Qualifications savings association, or savings bank charges and expenses of the Trustee and BULLHEAD CITY INN CORPORATION, Statement, Designation of Subcontractors, specified in Section 5102 of the Financial may call 916-939-0772 for information LLP as Trustee 20955 Pathfinder Road, regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. Suite 300 Diamond Bar, CA 91765 (866) 19703 MEADOW CIR, CERRITOS CA the Non-Collusion Affidavit, the Pre-Bid Site Code and authorized to do business in this The total amount of the unpaid balance of 90703 Inspection Certification and the Signature state; will be held by the duly appointed Internet Web site www.nationwideposting. 795-1852 Dated: 05/06/2016 NPP0280844 16 | The Downey Patriot Legal Notices/Classifieds Thursday, May 12, 2016 CLASSIFIEDS Employment Employment For Rent Services Services Services

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McKinnon & Sons (562) 879-4987 All major brands. paid training program in (562) 904-6911 Room For Rent Plumbing of Downey Joaquin (562) 866-4291 which selected candidates (562) 904-3616 FREE ELECTRONICS (310) 251-3018 learn to operate a bus in a safe 2 ROOMS FOR RENT GRAPHIC DESIGNER Priv entrance, 1 master BR, RECYCLING EVENT manner to transport passengers NEEDED PLANS, PERMITS 13400 Bellflower Blvd Yard Sale Upon full BA, $875; 2nd room $700 over an assigned route. Kirkwood Christian Schools CONSTRUCTION Sat, May 21, 9am-1pm successful completion of One Senior only, per room RUMMAGE SALE!! is looking to hire a graphic Project Design, Benefits School Programs at program, trainees will be No Drugs/Alcohol of any kind DOWNEY EMBLEM designer with experience in New Construction, St. Dominic Savio eligible for hire as an at-will/ between Gardendale & CLUB #309 Flash based multi-media Remodeling & Additions part-time On-Call Coach Downey Ave Sat 5/21, 8 am - 2 pm Email resume to jen@ Lic. #936419 Operator. Applicants must (562) 923-9158 ALL ELECTRICAL AND Downey Elks Lodge #2020 kirkwoodchristianschools. Call Jeff (562) 869-1421 be at least 21 years of age at PLUMBING WORK 11233 S. Woodruff Ave org at Firestone & Woodruff time of deadline. Possession ROOM FOR RENT IN Lic 965519 & Bonded COMPUTER 1 Jobs start at $35, free estimate behind Bank of America of or ability to obtain For Rent DOWNEY HOME Class A, B or C California priv. BA, kit privileges, util SOLUTION Call Erik (323) 228-4500 Driver’s License at time of 3 BR, 1 BA HOUSE incl. $600/mo.+ $350 sec. Desktop & Notebook Repair. appointment is required along Open House every Fri & Sat, (562) 552-6902 Senior computer help & HANDY CRAFTSMAN with satisfactory driving 5-6pm. Gar, heat/AC, big back printer setup. Virus Removal SERVICE record. Must be able to obtain yard, no pets. Call Larry Latimer for all your home a Class B Commercial (CDL) $2,200/mo + sec dep (562) 714-9876 improvements & repairs. All Permit with Air Brake and 8429 7th Street, Dwy labor and material guaranteed. Passenger Endorsement during (562) 334-6762 (562) 331-0976 the training period. Additional information, application and the successful bidder shall have no further secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest supplemental questionnaire recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed and late charges thereon, as provided in of Trust heretofore executed and delivered the note(s), advances, under the terms of are available through the to the undersigned a written Declaration of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, Default and Demand for Sale, and a written charges and expenses of the Trustee Department of Human Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The for the total amount (at the time of the undersigned caused said Notice of Default initial publication of the Notice of Sale) Resources, Norwalk City and Election to Sell to be recorded in the reasonably estimated to be set forth below. Hall, 12700 Norwalk Blvd., county where the real property is located. The amount may be greater on the day of NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you sale. Trustor: Scott Ludwick and Jennifer Norwalk, CA 90650, and/or are considering bidding on this property lien, Ludwick, husband and wife as joint tenants you should understand that there are risks Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default may be downloaded at www. involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You Servicing Corporation Recorded 12/05/2007 will be bidding on a lien, not on the property as Instrument No. 20072662979 (or Book, norwalkca.gov. itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee Page) of the Official Records of Los Angeles auction does not automatically entitle you County, California. Date of Sale: 05/27/2016 FILING DEADLINE to free and clear ownership of the property. at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: By the fountain You should also be aware that the lien being located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, EXTENDED: auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are CA 91766 Estimated amount of unpaid Completed applications the highest bidder at the auction, you are or balance and other charges: $359,662.05 may be responsible for paying off all liens Street Address or other common designation must be returned with senior to the lien being auctioned off, before of real property: 13228 Silverbow Avenue, you can receive clear title to the property. Norwalk, CA 90650 A.P.N.: 8047-022-008 supplemental questionnaire You are encouraged to investigate the The undersigned Trustee disclaims any existence, priority, and size of outstanding liability for any incorrectness of the street no later than Friday, liens that may exist on this property by address or other common designation, if contacting the county recorder’s office or any, shown above. If no street address May 27, 2016 at 5 p.m. a title insurance company, either of which or other common designation is shown, may charge you a fee for this information. directions to the location of the property If you consult either of these resources, you may be obtained by sending a written should be aware that the same lender may request to the beneficiary within 10 days To: THE DOWNEY PATRIOT 05/12/2016, hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust of the date of first publication of this Notice 05/19/2016, 05/26/2016 on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey OWNER: The sale date shown on this title for any reason, the successful bidder’s The Downey Patriot notice of sale may be postponed one or sole and exclusive remedy shall be the 5/12/16, 5/19/16, 5/26/16 more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, return of monies paid to the Trustee, and trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section the successful bidder shall have no further T.S. No. 037774-CA APN: 8025-007-003 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law recourse. The requirements of California NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to requires that information about trustee sale Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) CA Civil Code 2923.3 IMPORTANT NOTICE postponements be made available to you were fulfilled when the Notice of Default TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN and to the public, as a courtesy to those was recorded. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, not present at the sale. If you wish to learn BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding DATED 2/7/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE whether your sale date has been postponed, on this property lien, you should understand ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and that there are risks involved in bidding at a IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. date for the sale of this property, you may trustee auction. You will be bidding on a IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF call (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web lien, not on the property itself. Placing the THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING site WWW.STOXPOSTING.COM, using the highest bid at a trustee auction does not AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT file number assigned to this case 037774- automatically entitle you to free and clear A LAWYER On 5/18/2016 at 10:30 AM, CA. Information about postponements ownership of the property. You should also CLEAR RECON CORP., as duly appointed that are very short in duration or that occur be aware that the lien being auctioned off trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust close in time to the scheduled sale may not may be a junior lien. If you are the highest recorded 2/17/2006, as Instrument No. 06 immediately be reflected in the telephone bidder at the auction, you are or may be 0367940, of Official Records in the office information or on the Internet Web site. The responsible for paying off all liens senior to of the County Recorder of Los Angeles best way to verify postponement information the lien being auctioned off, before you can County, State of CALIFORNIA executed is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR SALES receive clear title to the property. You are by: MARK R. TRAVIS AND TERESA INFORMATION: (844) 477-7869CLEAR encouraged to investigate the existence, L. TRAVIS, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS RECON CORP.4375 Jutland Drive Suite priority, and size of outstanding liens that JOINT TENANTSWILL SELL AT PUBLIC 200San Diego, California 92117 may exist on this property by contacting the AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR county recorder’s office or a title insurance CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON The Downey Patriot company, either of which may charge you A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK 4/28/16, 5/5/16, 5/12/16 a fee for this information. If you consult DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL either of these resources, you should be CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. aware that the same lender may hold more BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS 15-31244-BA-CA Title No. 11-0034664- than one mortgage or deed of trust on the AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS 08 A.P.N. 8047-022-008 ATTENTION property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING The sale date shown on this notice of sale SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED may be postponed one or more times by the FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO SUMMARY IS APPLICABLE TO THE mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: BEHIND NOTICE PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR pursuant to Section 2924g of the California THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC ONLY PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE 2923.3 Civil Code. The law requires that information CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE about trustee sale postponements be made PLAZA, POMONA, CA 91766all right, title INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT available to you and to the public, as a and interest conveyed to and now held by ATTACHED YOU ARE IN DEFAULT courtesy to those not present at the sale. it under said Deed of Trust in the property UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED If you wish to learn whether your sale date situated in said County and State described 11/27/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION has been postponed, and, if applicable, the as: MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT rescheduled time and date for the sale of DEED OF TRUST The street address and MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. this property, you may call 714-730-2727 other common designation, if any, of the IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF or visit this Internet Web site www.ndscorp. real property described above is purported THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING com/sales, using the file number assigned to be:12228 BEATY AVENORWALK, CA AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT to this case 15-31244-BA-CA. Information 90650 The undersigned Trustee disclaims A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the about postponements that are very short any liability for any incorrectness of the street highest bidder for cash, (cashier’s check(s) in duration or that occur close in time to address and other common designation, if must be made payable to National Default the scheduled sale may not immediately be any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, Servicing Corporation), drawn on a state or reflected in the telephone information or on but without covenant or warranty, express national bank, a check drawn by a state or the Internet Web site. The best way to verify or implied, regarding title, possession, federal credit union, or a check drawn by a postponement information is to attend the condition, or encumbrances, including fees, state or federal savings and loan association, scheduled sale. Date: 05/04/2016 National charges and expenses of the Trustee and savings association, or savings bank Default Servicing Corporation c/o Tiffany of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, specified in Section 5102 of the Financial and Bosco, P.A., its agent, 1230 Columbia to pay the remaining principal sums of the Code and authorized to do business in this Street, Suite 680 San Diego, CA 92101 note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. state; will be held by the duly appointed Toll Free Phone: 888-264-4010 Sales Line The total amount of the unpaid balance of trustee as shown below, of all right, title, 714-730-2727; Sales Website:www.ndscorp. the obligation secured by the property to and interest conveyed to and now held com/sales Zahara Joyner, Trustee Sales be sold and reasonable estimated costs, by the trustee in the hereinafter described Representative A-4573146 05/05/2016, expenses and advances at the time of property under and pursuant to a Deed of 05/12/2016, 05/19/2016 the initial publication of the Notice of Sale Trust described below. The sale will be made is: $107,082.58 If the Trustee is unable to in an “as is” condition, but without covenant The Downey Patriot convey title for any reason, the successful or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding 5/5/16, 5/12/16, 5/19/16 bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the remaining principal sum of the note(s) Thursday, May 12, 2016 The Downey Patriot | 17

Sellers are happy but homebuyers remain frustrated, Home prices continue to climb, but affordable markets survey finds still exist The number of home buyers economist at Fannie Mae. “Even an all-time survey low. Home prices are climbing due San Jose, Calif.: $970,000 Anaheim-Santa Ana, Calif.: who say now is a good time to after accounting for these factors, 15% of Americans say now is to a limited number of homes for San Francisco: $770,300 $713,700 buy dipped to an all-time survey continued tight housing supply a good time to sell a home, now at sale in many markets. In the first Honolulu: $721,400 San Diego: $554,300 low in Fannie Mae’s latest Home has led to renewed strength in an all-time survey high. quarter, home prices surged 6.3 Purchase Sentiment Index. home price appreciation, making percent year-over-year, reaching a Meanwhile, home owners who selling a home a more attractive More consumers think home median of $217,600, the National say now is a good time to sell prospect this year in particular. prices will rise over the next 12 Association of Realtors reports. soared to an all-time survey high. This improved sentiment could months compared to March, and slightly fewer consumers also But home buyers in The disconnect in the market provide an extra boost of much- Cumberland, Md., for example, needed supply for the spring expect mortgage rates to go up is likely partially due to the over the next year. can still snag some deals. Homes limited number of homes for sale selling season.” there cost a median of $67,400 in many markets, allowing sellers The percentage of respondents in the first quarter, the lowest in who say they are not concerned to face less competition and ask Some highlights from Fannie the nation. That stands in stark for higher home prices. On the with losing their job increased 6 contrast to San Jose, Calif., where Mae’s latest Home Purchase percentage points to 74%, nearly other hand, home buyers are Sentiment Index: the median existing single-family having fewer choices and stuck a 7 percentage point decrease in home price was $970,000 in the paying higher prices, sometimes March. first quarter, the highest in the in multiple-bid situations. 30% of Americans say now is The percentage of respondents nation. Indeed, “we can partially a good time to purchase a home, a who say their household income NAR reports the following attribute the sizable gain in drop of 3 percentage points from is significantly higher than it was metro housing markets had the April in home selling optimism the previous month and now at 12 months ago held at 11%. lowest median prices in the first both to a correction for last quarter: month’s unexpected dip and Cumberland, Md.: $67,400 to typical seasonal strength in Youngstown-Warren- housing activity in the spring and Boardman, Ohio: $77,500 summer,” says Doug Duncan, Decatur, Ill.: $83,300 senior vice president and chief Wichita Falls, Texas: $95,200 Rockford, Ill.: $95,800 On the other hand, home buyers are facing the highest median prices in the country for single-family homes in these markets: 18 | The Downey Patriot Real Estate Thursday, May 12, 2016