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Mayor’s Corner Donald LaPlante calls it a career Reason ■ Elected 41 years ago to the Downey Board of Friday for Education, Donald LaPlant 71˚ retired this week.

optimism Contributed by the Downey Saturday 73˚ going Unified School District DOWNEY – Donald LaPlante retired this week after 41 years Sunday 78˚ of service to the students, staff into 2021 and families of Downey Unified. This notable moment should have occurred in a venue ON THIS DAY ■ The pandemic where LaPlante would have DECEMBER 17 has brought unique been surrounded by family and challenges, but Downey those who impacted his career. 1903: will persevere. Yet, due to the pandemic, this Orville and Wilbur Wright made the first once lively ceremony had to successful man-powered airplane flight, be transitioned to a virtual near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. By Claudia M. Frometa platform where those important Mayor to him shared their thoughts 1933: and well-wishes via video. The Chicago Bears defeated the New ello Downey! We are Beginning his career as a York Giants, 23-21, at Wrigley Field in Donald LaPlante, right, retired from Downey’s Board of Education this week. New board president continuing to face Board of Education member in the NFL’s first championship game. and respond to a 1979, LaPlante didn’t start his D. Mark Morris is pictured left. (Courtesy photo) historic pandemic, journey in Downey as an elected 1943: and some of the official. He began as a Downey The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 was Hgreatest challenges we have Unified student, attending schools, but the ups and downs offering woodshop and metal and has partnered with four repealed, which barred Chinese men faced in our lifetime are before Old River Elementary School, in student population. “We shop, to offering industry superintendents in his 41 years from becoming U.S. citizens. us. Yet, I am encouraged. I am albeit not the Old River that you have gone from a having a specific rigorous CTE programs as a member of the school board. filled with hope, enthusiasm, see today located on Old River school district in 1979 that was because that’s what the world To many, that may seem like a 1961: and grit! It is during great times School Road. He attended the about 12,000 students and the needs now.” large number; however, school More than 500 spectators were killed of adversity that our collective original Old River Elementary demographers projected us districts tend to have double Since day one, leading when fire broke out inside a circus tent character is revealed. School that was located on Quill going down to 8,000, although that many Board members and during a performance in Rio de Janeiro, the district in a progressive Drive, which closed in 1962. it didn’t,” stated LaPlante. “We superintendents in half the Brazil. As the greatest direction with students being have now gotten back up to the time. LaPlante credits this as British statesman Another school that LaPlante the first priority has always same 22,000 students we had what makes Downey Unified 1969: of the 20th century attended that has also closed, been LaPlante’s main goal. “I when I was a student at the something special. “The great and leader of is Meadow Park Elementary ran to change the direction of The US Air Force closed its Project beginning of the 60’s and I’m continuity of administration Blue Book, concluding there was no the British Army School. After attending Meadow the school district,” shared proud that we have been able to and Board members has allowed evidence of extraterrestrial spaceships responsible for the Park Elementary, he moved on LaPlante. “And I am proud that accommodate all of that student the district to focus on what’s behind thousands of UFO sightings. victory in WWII, Sir to West Middle School (now we were able to do that. Along Claudia growth.” important; students, faculty Winston Churchill Stauffer Middle School) and then with being elected with Mrs. M. Frometa and educational programs… not once said, “The graduated from Warren High LaPlante goes on to share his [Margo] Hoffer and serving 1969: other side issues.” optimist sees School in 1972. satisfaction of the work done with Mrs. [Betty] Kilpatrick and An estimated 50 million people opportunity in every difficulty.” by all members of the Board Mrs. [Grace] Horney, we were Always wanting to be watched singer Tiny Tim marry Miss And here we are Downey, we will After graduating from Vicky on NBC’s “Tonight Show.” Downey Unified, LaPlante found (both past and present) and the able to change the direction of knowledgeable in multiple tackle the challenges ahead and countless district staff that have the school district to be more facets to both represent Downey move our city forward. his passion in education where 1975: he graduated from USC and led the district forward. The focused on the needs of the Unified as well as bring back This week has been historic ultimately received his Masters changes in funding, the shifts students.” “lessons learned” to help move Lynette Fromme was sentenced to life for the State of California and in demographic makeup and the district forward, LaPlante in prison for attempting to assassinate in Educational Leadership at A student spends certainly for LA County as the the continuous development served as the President of the President Gerald Ford. (She was Point Loma University. approximately 13 years within a first shipment of the Pfizer in technology would have been Los Angeles County School released on parole in 2009.) school district from the day they approved COVID-19 vaccine As a professional, LaPlante enough to alter the level of Trustees Association for two first enroll in Kindergarten to arrived for distribution and taught middle school English education provided to students years and was a member of the day they receive their high 1989: inoculation. and History at Northview in any other school district; the Delegate Assembly for school diploma. Serving on the “The Simpsons” premiered on FOX. Intermediate School in the however, LaPlante believes that the California School Board And while we are celebrating Board for as long as LaPlante Duarte Unified School District. Downey Unified shifted and Association for 25 years and the vaccine that will eradicate has, he has seen almost four He also served as the president grew with these changes and is serving as the Regional Director this virus and bring us closer to generations of students move of Duarte’s teachers union, a better school district because for the last eight years. ending this historic pandemic, through their educational providing him a vast knowledge of it. my message to our Downey lifespan in Downey Unified. Not wanting to lose touch residents is: We must continue and background of the hands-on aspect of being a teacher. “I think the biggest “After you’ve been on the Board with his deep roots in education, to remain vigilant and protect accomplishment that Downey for about 12 years, you realize LaPlante was elected to the Los each other by avoiding large One of the longest serving Unified has had is that we’ve you are one of the people that is Angeles County Committee on gatherings especially with members on a school board in been able to keep the academic totally responsible for how their School District Organization in “The Simpsons” premiered on this date in Christmas and the holidays upon the state of California, LaPlante standards of the school district education has been… if they November and will continue his 1989. us. faced a challenge during his strong throughout these various spent their whole time within involvement with local school Yes, while this virus has over first term that not many other changes, all while updating our the district,” said LaPlante. districts and the county office of 2005: a 90% survival rate in LA County Board members would ever program offerings to reflect the education for years to come. President George W. Bush admitted Accounting for students who alone, we have seen a 300% have to face in their careers… to change of the times,” LaPlante he authorized a secret eavesdropping stay within Downey Unified He closed wanting to share increase in hospitalizations over close one of the schools that he began to explain. “We have program in the U.S. following the Sept. from Kindergarten through 12th some thoughts with his fellow the last two months. Currently, attended in his childhood. continuously raised our high 11 terrorist attacks. grade, and those who transfer educators and the Downey there are over 4,200 people school graduation rates and we “The first recommendation in and out of the district at Unified families amid these hospitalized in LA County (this are providing all of our students 2014: I received from Superintendent various times, well over 100,000 challenging times: number is changing daily) and the opportunity to attend Manuel Gallegos was that it different students’ lives have The United States and Cuba re- our hospitals are running out college or learn the skills needed “Keep up the good fight. established diplomatic relations for the is time to close Meadow Park been affected in some way by of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) to begin a career once they The children need you. They first time since 1961. Elementary. That was fun,” Board member LaPlante. “You capacity. There are not enough graduate.” need your best efforts to help LaPlante jokingly shared. can blame me, or thank me, beds for all who may become properly fund their education, to Meadow Park Elementary School Similar to his fellow retiring one of the two. But I can’t say, Birthdays extremely ill. These are the most provide them the best teachers, closed in June of 1981. Board member Tod Corrin, ‘oh it was some other people critical times we have faced the best facilities, and our best Pope Francis (84), “Ghostbusters” LaPlante goes on to describe who were responsible for your during 2020. Neighboring county During his 41 years on the efforts to make sure every actor Ernie Hudson (75), actor Eugene the advancements in Downey experience.’” hospitals are running out of ICU Board, LaPlante has witnessed student has the opportunity to Levy (74), “Independence Day” actor Unified’s Career Technical (67), MMA fighter beds and space. a lot of change, both within the LaPlante has served as achieve their full potential.” Bill Pulman Chuck school district and in the City of Education (CTE) programs that Liddell (51), “American Horror Story” I say this with the intention president seven times, worked Downey. This not only included have shifted for the benefit of “As we come out of this star Sarah Paulson (46), “Saving NOT to contribute to additional with 18 various Board members the opening and closing of students. “We’ve gone from pandemic in the 2021-2022 Private Ryan” actor Giovanni Ribisi fear-mongering but as someone school year, the landscape will (44), and boxer Manny Pacquiao (42). in the healthcare industry, have changed and everyone currently seeing first-hand what will need your best efforts to Deaths is happening in our hospitals navigate the new world, but Kim Jong-il, the dictator who served across Southern California. As more importantly take the as the supreme leader of North Korea, an Emergency Management Calvary Chapel of Downey opportunity to take advantage of died on this date in 2011 of a reported professional in healthcare for the way things can be improved heart attack. He was 70. As a result of the last 15 years, the surge that amid the change. Be bold, his death, Jong-il’s youngest son, Kim our hospitals are experiencing, cited for pandemic violations decisive and make sure we are Jong-un, took power. coupled with the shortage all doing what is needed to help Actress, director and producer Penny of staff is both alarming and DOWNEY – Calvary Chapel of Hahn, an attempt was made by the students not only regain what Marshall died on this date in 2018 of unprecedented. Downey has been issued nearly Supervisor to provide the church they lost during this time, but to cardiopulmonary failure. She was 75. Healthcare staff is exhausted a dozen citations for failure to with a tent – at least temporarily bring them along even farther.” and hospitals have been on adhere to health officer orders, – so that worship services could be “To our families, thank you disaster response mode all year. according to data provided by Los held outdoors to align with health for the opportunity I have been Book Recommendation As we approach the Angeles County. protocols. given to serve your children over “World of Wonders” by Aimee Christmas and New Year While no information was A call was placed to Calvary my years on the Board. God Nezhukumatathil holidays, my ask as your Mayor given specifically as to what Chapel for comment, however, bless all of you and may you and “World of Wonders” is a work of essays is that we as a community, take prompted the citations, the they did not respond in time for your families stay healthy and and tender illustrations, meditations on responsible steps to safeguard county’s COVID-19 homepage publication. safe.” nature, cumulative in effect; nature as our families and our children. memoir, nature as metaphor, nature as lists over 10 instances linked to No other Downey schools, We all desire to get back to simply and joyously itself. Each chapter the place of worship and relative organizations, businesses, or Jeff Johnson, senior pastor normal. captures a moment, each centered school, spanning from Sept. 6 to places of worship are currently at Calvary Chapel of Downey. The church has around a different natural phenomenon Nov. 15. listed as having been cited. been cited at least 10 times and charts the reverberations of the Continued on page 2 According to officials with Alex Dominguez, staff writer for violating L.A. County lived experience it evokes, be it family, the office of Supervisor Janice health protocols. identity or the notion of belonging. 2 | The Downey Patriot Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020 Message from Downey Mayor Downey tops Warren Claudia M. Frometa for third annual Continued from page 1

I also want to take this opportunity to address a few esports championship important issues of concern many of our residents have placed before me: ■ It’s the first esports title one of the highest in the high school esports program in 1.) Excessive trash all over for Downey High, which world for a single high school the region with an integrated our city – littering, especially match. A recorded version is career exploration and workforce around fast food places. The city beat the Bears in a best- available at www.twitch.tv/ development component, we are is working with the management of-five finals. videos/829710722. proud to provide this innovative of these establishments to keep The best-of-five final match program to help our students up with the maintenance. We learn and grow.” DOWNEY – Downey High was the culmination of a six- need to work together and all week program, managed by The objective of DUEL is to do our part to maintain the School topped Warren High last week to win the third HighSchool.GG, where students demonstrate to students how cleanliness of our city. Code Enforcement surveillance our city. I invite you to be involved annual Overwatch Downey formed six-member teams and their interest in video gaming 2.) Speaking of trash from two times per week to five and be the change you want to see Unified Esports High School competed against the other could turn into prospective littering on our streets and the times per week. in our city by coming alongside teams within each school. career opportunities, all while potential for viral infections me and working collaboratively Championship presented by 4.) Speeding throughout PacificWest. Six teams from Downey High addressing a positive approach - As we continue to deal with major intersections - our Police to strengthen relationships and to healthy competition including a public health crisis, our city unify our community. This is School and seven teams from Department will continue to Warren High School competed teamwork, leadership, resilience will continue with its normal conduct speed enforcement in As the 47th Mayor of this the first time and problem solving. street sweeping schedule. This Downey High in the Downey Unified Esports different areas of our city. city, the 11th largest city in LA League (DUEL). Students from All participating students is important as we strive to County, I promise to lead our has won this 5.) Our parks and Columbus High School were also have partaken in a virtual maintain public safety and the City of Downey through this tournament playgrounds are open - While part of the competing teams at Workforce Development session health of our community. great time of adversity with against rival we want to avoid large gatherings each school. from educational partners such 3.) Illegal dumping – We are strength, compassion, integrity, Warren. Due to minimize the increase in as Survios, Steel Sports, Orange seeing an excessive amount of community infection spread, we and empathy. It is during these to COVID-19 DUEL is part of Downey Scan this code Coast College as well as leading bulky items thrown out. Please know our youth and children need uncertain times our collective restrictions at Unified’s MADE Initiative, a contact the city’s illegal dumping effort must be focused on our the campuses, using your College and Career Readiness game designers. the outdoor space. Our youth and smartphone at 562-904-1161 or contact Cal children have had a very tough strengths and we must come the tournament to watch the program headed by director John All students who participated Met to schedule a pick up at 562- year with distance learning and together in unity. and championship Harris. The goal of MADE is to in DUEL are also eligible to enroll 259-1239. The city has increased the elimination of many activities I am full of hope and championship match. ensure that every student has in two out of three free online this year. For our mental health, optimism that better days are were held the opportunity to achieve their Game Design courses, each worth let’s utilize our parks and ahead of us, but in the meantime, completely virtual. post-secondary educational three transferable graded college playgrounds responsibly. we must continue to exercise good Members of The Home Slices, and career goals, all while being credits, offered by Orange Coast This coming year will continue sense, be kind and take care of the winning team for Downey supported with the learning College. to bring us great challenges but each other and our community High School, included: Gio environment to do so. “Congratulations to Downey it will also bring tremendous by avoiding gatherings. We will Aguirre (sophomore), Brandon “We are thrilled for Downey High School for showing great opportunities for collaboration, get through this together. Thank Astudillo (junior), Andrew High School and I am proud teamwork and taking home the growth and the strengthening of you for allowing me to serve you Escobedo (sophomore), Nathan of how our students worked coveted district esports trophy,” Downey. God bless our city. Merry Ha (senior), David Miranda together over the course of said Alan Zack, President of Christmas and Happy Holidays! (senior) and Amado Necochea this six-week tournament to Carrot Group. “This third If you or someone you know (sophomore). The coaches were ultimately triumph during the annual esports tournament was needs assistance for mental David Krauss and George Beaver. championship match,” stated particularly special this year health and/or are suffering from Harris. because it was the one program domestic violence please contact The winning team was “This tournament embodies students could still do during the LA County Resources: announced after the virtual final match streamed on Twitch.tv on everything we are trying to do these isolating times when all Mental Help 800-854-7771 Dec. 7, where the top teams from with our students to align with other programs are on hold due Domestic Violence 800-978- Downey and Warren faced off for our district’s vision to ensure to COVID-19. 3600 the grand prize. they are college and career “The participating Please stay safe. We are This final match had more ready, globally competitive, and students showed tremendous #DowneyStrong than 1,000 unique views, citizens of strong character. As perseverance, collaboration, and this is still the first and only digital literacy; all important and needed skills. Now, more than ever, we need programs like this to unite students, build their confidence, and help them explore career opportunities. Each member of the winning team received a grand prize package which included a customized trophy, a video gaming accessories package from industry leading SteelSeries, a 24” gaming monitor from Lenovo, and a championship ring from Jostens. These students will also be meeting with top game designers as well as receiving an all-expense paid trip to a one- week Game Design Bootcamp. Additionally, Downey High School received the winner’s trophy that will be showcased in the main office and a $1,000 gift certificate towards computer supplies. Holiday trash schedule DOWNEY – There will be no trash pick-up on Christmas Day or New Year’s Day. If your collection day falls on either of these holidays, your services will be delayed by one day for the remainder of the week. There will be no street sweeping on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day or New Year’s Day. Street sweeping will not be made up. back in business Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020 The Downey Patriot | 3 4 | The Downey Patriot Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020 Saldaña, Rodriguez join school board

■ The Downey school Saying Goodbye Perez-Saab and newly elected Bobbie Samperi, a Downey Elementary, Sussman Middle She is a member of the PTA board adds two new Prerecorded presentations president Morris, who were voted resident and Warren High School and Downey High School’s PTA. HELPS Food Distribution Board, into their respective trustee graduate, has served on the She is currently a member of Downey Coordinating Council, members; D. Mark Morris and certificates were provided from various elected officials areas in November. Board of Education for 27 years. Downey Federal Credit Union’s CHARACTER COUNTS! Coalition, takes over as president. thanking LaPlante and Corrin. New President A member of the Downey Supervisory Committee. Downey Sister Cities, Gangs Out of Downey and the Assistance Those who submitted certificates Morris is a lifelong resident Community Service Commission Sodetani has been a resident DOWNEY – D. Mark Morris League of Downey. Sodetani has as well as kind words to wish of Downey and a graduate of for 15 years, Samperi has of Downey for many years and took over as president of the served on the Board of Education them both farewell included Downey High School. He has also been an active member actively involved within the Downey Unified School District’s since 2005. Congresswoman Lucille Royball- been a member of the Board of of Downey Council PTA, Downey community. Board of Education on Tuesday, Allard, Assemblywoman Cristina Education since 1982. Morris is a Alameda Elementary, Ward replacing Donald LaPlante, who Garcia, past Downey Mayor member of the California School retired this week after 41 years Blanca Pacheco, Cerritos College Board Association and the Los on the school board. President Dr. Jose Fierro and Angeles County School Boards Other officers include Barbara former superintendents Dr. Ed Association. Samperi as vice president and Sussman and Dr. Wendy Doty. He retired from the City of Martha Sodetani as clerk. D. Mark Morris presented both Downey as a housing planner The virtual ceremony also retirees with a commemorative after 28 years, also having saw the departure of Tod Corrin, gavel on behalf of the entire worked for six years for the who retired after 17 years as a Board of Education, thanking cities of Norwalk, Paramount board member. both for their leadership and and Alhambra. He is married to Meanwhile, Jose Rodriguez combined 58 years of service. his wife, Pam, who is a Downey and Linda Saldaña, who Included in the evening’s Unified teacher. All their won election to the Downey virtual ceremony was a children have attended Downey school board last month, were sanctioned Oath of Office Unified schools as well as their administered the oath of office. reelecting members Giovanna four grandchildren. Malhotra & Malhotra Attorneys Serving the community for 36 years

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(562) 806-9400 • (800) 811-8881 7847 E. Florence Avenue, Suite 111, Downey, CA 90240 Linda Saldaña is administered the Oath of Office by outgoing school board president Donald LaPlante. (Courtesy photo) Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020 Opinion The Downey Patriot | 5 Cracks in DUSD’s Mexican Beverly Hills Realistic wish list back-t0-school plan Dear Editor: Dear Editor: I agree with Lawrence Christon that the New York Times and the In response to the always-ready-to-repeal reality Elsa Van Leuven Dear Editor: Los Angeles Times missed the mark by calling Downey “the Mexican (Letters to the Editor, “Conservative Wish List,” 12/10/20), I would like Beverly Hills.” It should have been called “the Latino Beverly Hills.” to congratulate our new president Joe Biden and wish him and Kamala Over a month ago, Downey High School posted a video on Instagram Harris the best for 2021 and beyond. Here’s a wish list that is more My family and I have lived in Downey for 39 years. I am of Mexican detailing their return to school plan. As many comments on the high realistic than what Van Leuven proposed: school’s Instagram express, this plan is problematic. ethnicity, but there are also people of diverse Latin ethnicities, Cubans, Peruvians and other Latin American countries living in Downey. We We need the government to step in to provide a better healthcare DUSD’s hybrid learning plan forced parents to make a choice on moved to Downey for three reasons: 1. We could afford to own a home option for all people, not just the privileged and private companies. Nov. 15 that would determine their child’s safety as well as the quality here, 2. The school system was good, and 3. Downey furnished a safer We need the government to provide effective financial relief to small of their child’s education. The frustrated comments highlight the environment than the surrounding cities. businesses and families who are at the brink of losing everything. inequities in the hybrid learning plan. Downey High’s and the Downey school district’s responses to these comments relay the district’s Mr. Christon claims there is no fine dining restaurants in Downey. We need improved U.S. foreign policy that will effectively assist ineptness to adapt to parent/ student concerns. Has he dined at Benihana’s or Gaucho Grill? The average price per communities south of the border and recognizes that these spaces are person is $50. products of our own historic trade and military actions. One student asked, “Will we be allowed to switch to online if we are uncomfortable with a hybrid?” The Downey High School account Downey has two Hospitals, the Stonewood mall, the Promenade, We need the passion of Ocasio-Cortez, Bernie Sanders, and others responded, “Hi! Switching back and forth will be based on availability Downey landing and various markets where I can find pretty much to promote civil rights, trust busting, and a “green” movement for this as we have to make sure we are keeping our staff and students safe.” anything I need. Downey has the space museum and a soon to open nation’s future and for the future of our beautiful earth. state of the art library. The Downey High School account gave this pre-generated response We need a government that effectively stands against white to several comments of similar nature. What the school’s response to As Latinos have become more economically upwardly mobile, we supremacy and their political allies and vows to prosecute hate crimes, crooked cops, and white collar crimes. the concern fails to address is what options are left to families if hybrid see Downey as a good place of choice to live. learning is not as safe in practice. I believe Mr. Christon takes the term “Beverly Hills” too literally. We need a government to place Dreamer’s on a faster path towards citizenship and do everything to reunite incarcerated immigrant Offering limited availability to switch back to full distance learning So yes, given I grew up in Boyle Heights in Los Angeles, Downey is children with their families. presents several issues that the high school, as well as the district, my “Beverly Hills.” We need to remove Confederate statues and names that are part should care to address. If a student does not feel safe in the hybrid Art Nevarez environment why must they be forced to choose between their of a legacy in upholding slavery, Jim Crow laws, and lynching from education and their health? Are they expected to continue hybrid Downey public display and place them in a museum. This is the history of learning despite feeling their safety is at risk? If they make the difficult the Confederate States of America and segregationists living in the choice to stop attending their in-person classes how will they keep victorious United States. from falling behind? We need to reduce funding and bonuses for police departments in One concerned parent commented on a Downey Unified Instagram Protests gone too far major cities across the nation and use that money to improve public post: “I’m devastated. 4 days a week and half days? What are parents schools and community programs. This is long overdue. Dear Editor: supposed to do while they work?... When is the next school board We need to have a leader who isn’t profiting from taxpayers by meeting? I would like to know how to get on the docket to discuss For a few months now, I’ve been noticing in many news reports hosting international meetings at their country club and hotel and the concerns from working parents.” To which DUSD’s Instagram that locally, and across the country, there are protests being held in literally charging exuberant amounts of money, and spending more responded, “... our Board meeting schedule can be found on our front of the home of elected officials. time golfing than actually doing his job. The numbers of scandals are website… we apologize that you are unhappy with the schedules that Then I began hearing reports that many of these so-called protests rampant, disturbing, and well documented. were selected.” at times included knocking on doors, using bull horns and holding We need to have a leader who will stand up for veterans and active Aside from its cold nature, the response does little to acknowledge them late at night. And that is when I formed the opinion that they members when foreign officials assist in putting bounties on our troops. the serious concerns brought up in the comment. How are working were no longer just a protest but could be considered an act of domestic We also need a president who will not disrespect anyone serving in the parents supposed to manage the hybrid schedule that was not built terrorism. military, especially those who were imprisoned, tortured, or killed while for them? If the district refused to alter its proposed hybrid schedule, Elected officials have family, many times children, as well as on duty. which students will be left behind? Students of working parents neighbors. Using late night, loud and intrusive tactics seems to me to We need a president who is not a tax cheat. receive a completely online educational experience because DUSD’s be more about terrorizing the family and neighbors than about free We need the majority-male dominated government that will not hybrid plan has not expanded to consider them. speech. make decisions for a woman’s body. It is without question that parents and students alike are anxious So imagine my dismay when I read in the Patriot that someone We are one of the richest nations on the planet and we need to to be back at school. Downey parents must not let DUSD’s hybrid plan who engages in such terroristic tactics has actually been elected to eradicate homelessness. be one that only provides in-person classes to the families who have Downey’s City Council. If that report is correct, it is very disturbing. We need a government that believes in science, not moronic the luxury of time and childcare. High-risk households shouldn’t fear Public protest is fine, it is part of our democracy. But protesting conspiracy theories that have no basis and actually place greater society being trapped in an in-person plan when the reality of Covid-19 in our at someone’s home shows a lack of judgement at the very least. And in real danger. schools is unpredictable. I would fully support making protests at someone’s home illegal in Van Leuven’s good ‘ol USA and wish list is removed from reality Downey Unified’s hybrid learning plan must expand to provide Downey, as well as in California and nationally. because this country voted for democracy, peace, dialogue, civil rights, equal education and opportunities for all families and all situations. Gina Grissom science, justice, truth, and not for the truly and openly corrupt, racist, Beyond restructuring its hybrid plan, DUSD should acknowledge and Downey sexist, xeno/trans/homophobic, anti-democratic, anti-intellectual, reach out to those who are being left behind. They should care to irresponsible, tax-cheat, serial lying, delusional, inflammatory, address concerns with respect to the validity they present. narcissistic, bigoted clown and his discredited cronies. Pre-generated social media responses and redirections present a Giovanni Hortua lack of care for the nuances within all Downey families. Downey Neysa Moncada Presidential election

Downey Dear Editor: Dear Editor: The recent actions from the Supreme Court and the Electoral Elsa Van Leuven, who I notice writes somewhat regularly to the College prove once again that we live in a democracy with a government Patriot, published a “conservative wish list” containing 16 items she and of laws and not of men. other conservatives would like to happen in the United States. I would Parley Johnson estate President Trump has exhausted all his legal options to try to like to comment on some of these items: overturn the election but level heads prevailed and he could not get 1. Conservatives don’t want government-controlled health care. Dear Editor: away with his egregious claims that the election was stolen from him. Fair enough, except that we already have Medicare for seniors, which is The residents of Downey have a gem in their midst they may not be If the election was fraudulent it should also deny the results for government controlled. Is Ms. Van Leuven proposing that Medicare be abolished? What is wrong with having private health care for those that aware of. I’m talking about the Assistance League of Downey, located the Republican congressmen and senators that were elected. President prefer it and can afford it, and a medicare-type system for those that where Rives Avenue intersects Florence, on the north side of the city. Trump can not have it both ways. cannot afford it? Why are conservatives so set against making health With its many rooms, visible from the outside, its out-buildings in Either the entire election was fraudulent or not. He can not cherry insurance affordable for everyone? back and its gardens in front (and a parking lot), it puts one in mind pick which part of the election process is invalid to satisfy his personal 2. Conservatives don’t want open borders where criminals can of a well-preserved hacienda from the Mission Era. And that is what goals. makes it so appealing. enter the country easily. Does she really believe that liberals want open Jorge Montero borders where criminals can enter easily? There’s a huge difference It would be hard to resist getting to see this veritable historical site Downey between wanting an open border, and wanting Dreamers and asylum on the inside. But that’s the problem. It was built by a Downey pioneer, seekers to get a fair shot of remaining in the country. And why should about a hundred years ago, for his wife, who lived long in it, and, as his we spend billions building a wall that will do nothing to keep out people heiress, donated the building to the Assistance League, accessible only intent on entering. to members. 3. Conservatives don’t want BLM and Antifa riots in our cities. Gosh, Occasionally The Patriot has run an announcement that the Don’t punish barbers neither do liberals! And from the news I have seen, the riots of 2020 were Assistance League is open for viewing (selected portions) for a not committed by BLM demonstrators, but rather by lawless elements donation/fee. I would be willing to pay, say, $5 or $10, for touring the taking advantage of a volatile situation. Such rioters should be arrested entire site, but such an open house no longer seems forthcoming, and beauty salons and held to account. It’s also been reported that some rioting was started which is too bad. by right wing extremists. Dear Editor: I could see a middle-school teacher taking his or her class on a 4. Complaints about Hunter Biden “ripping off” foreign countries local field trip to experience this valuable piece of culture -- learning I would like to begin by saying I am a cosmetologist (hair stylist) and possibly not paying taxes. Why does Ms. Van Leuven complain about about the colonial adobe architecture and how the layout, including that has been working and serving our community in Downey for over Hunter Biden’s finances, but give Donald Trump, who hasn’t paid taxes the out buildings, may have included, besides an outdoor kitchen, a 35 years. When I attended beauty college there were strict rules and in decades and who has profited significantly as president, a free pass? candlemaker’s studio and a blacksmith’s shop, among other features. procedures regarding health and diseases. And why is it OK for Trump to pay taxes to China, but not pay taxes to Yes, this location is that engaging to interested parties -- young I decided to go to school full time and on a daily basis the instructors the United States? people and historical societies, for instance. It’s a shame that Downey constantly were reminding us: “Has that been cleaned? Has that been 5. Conservatives don’t want Democrats to pack the Supreme Court. and all of Southern California aren’t allowed to see it, except from a sanitized? Has that been sterilized?” etc. Perhaps much like nursing And what does she think that Republicans have been doing for the last distance. school. five years? Mitch McConnel denied Barack Obama his constitutional In walking past the back of this walled-off “neverland,” you soon The authorities that be should have considered our profession right to fill a vacant supreme court seat, but turned around and changed the rules when Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s seat became vacant. realize how special it is, like nothing else in our city. Only a caretaker’s as more prepared for this pandemic than they have because of our car in the evening is a sign of any life around -- no residents are extensive training. Not because we’re special but because we’re trained 6. Conservatives want the swamp drained. Yes, please, drain the sleeping in its many bedrooms or socializing in its salon. and prepared in matters of contamination. swamp. Donald Trump promised to do this and then appointed the most corrupt and incompetent administration in recent memory. At The place remains a frustrating question mark to quizzical passers- I’m not aware of Gov. Newsom or Mayor Garcetti consulting with least three cabinet members - Ryan Zinki, Scott Pruit, and Tom Price by, a learning experience that is lost to the outside world, except for the barber and cosmetology board before locking down all salons. were forced to resign due to finance-related crimes or corruption. It’s the exceptional few who, hopefully, don’t take it for granted. I am certain that if they would have, the board would have provided professional advice, recommendations and suggestions by educating interesting that under Obama’s presidency, there were no indictments John DeLaney them as to the best approach to take. of any kind, whereas under Trump there have been dozens. Downey We are professionals and did not obtain our license in a candy store 7. Ms. Van Leuven requests that the constitution be left alone, or online. It is state-issued for a reason. eg, no changing the second amendment, but then follows with a wish for a uniform honest system of voting for all 50 states. Does she not It has not been the first time we have had to deal with a contagion. understand that the constitution grants each state autonomy in how it Back in the 80s, when the AIDS virus was rampant and spreading, we conducts its elections? To create a uniform voting system nationwide were well aware that it was transmitted through bodily fluids and on would require the constitution to be changed. She can’t have it both rare occasions someone may get nicked by some tool in a salon. Yet we ways. never denied service to anyone with AIDS and not once did we have a 8. Finally, conservatives want abortion stopped. This is one of those problem or incident. issues on which conservatives and liberals will probably never come We also have contributed to some sense of normalcy and balance to together. It is apparent that Ms. Van Leuven considers the rights of an our community by having frequent contact with our patrons (family). unborn fetus to be more valid than those of the woman who carries that Let’s not forget that when family members get ill and can’t fix their fetus. hair, they come to us. Not just for their hair but for moral support and Arnold Richards encouragement also. Downey When our family members (patrons) are being treated with chemotherapy, we’re the ones who tenderly and graciously have Dear Editor: to cut their hair very short and, in some cases, shave it. This is not only traumatic for them but it also impacts us especially when you’ve Apparently Elsa Van Leuven feels that “court packing” is perfectly known someone for over 30 years. They’re family. okay, as long as it is the Republican Party doing the packing. These lockdown decisions are destroying our professional industry. In 2016, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell blocked President More importantly, we are at a point of desperation for the survival of Obama’s nominee of Judge Merrick Garland, saying five months was too close to the election, and it shouldn’t be taken up until after the election. our families. People are on the edge, please don’t wait until people start violating the law to feed their families. This year, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg’s deathbed wish was to not have her replacement decided upon until after the election. Within days As for us, yes, we are the first responders in our profession and well of her death, Mitch McConnell in one of the all time chutzpa moves, equipped to serve the public as we always have. announced that the Senate would immediately seek her replacement. Angel Cortes Amy Coney Barrett was installed strictly along party line voting Downey in a much shorter time span than was available for Merrick Garland’s hearing. The Republican Party has now installed six of the nine justices, thus they have succeeded in “packing the court,” but apparently they don’t feel that Democrats should attempt to do likewise. Jack Russell Downey 6 | The Downey Patriot Comics/Crossword Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020 SPEED BUMP DAVE COVERLY

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, Dec. 17, 2020 Dining/Entertainment The Downey Patriot | 7 Downey Symphony awarded $44K COVID relief grant Sherwin, the board’s liaison to the guild. “This will help us make up By Lorine Parks for the loss of our fund-raising events like the Board’s fall Garden Society Columnist Party, where guests enjoy gourmet desserts and bid for fabulous silent auction prizes.” DOWNEY – Thanks to the vision of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, the Downey Symphonic Society will receive the The all-volunteer board of the Symphonic Society presents all biggest grant in its 60-year history. the activities of the Downey Symphony Orchestra, including their Music in the Schools Program, originally written exclusively for us The purpose of the county’s award is to provide economic relief by Dr. Thomas Osborn. Now interrupted in what would have been its to arts nonprofits suffering from COVID-19-related closures, and the 20th year, the program brings players and instruments right into the Society was given $44,300, “to cover losses in income.” classrooms of every K-5 school. The Downey organization was cited “for your vital work sustaining Music in the Schools also presents the kid’s favorite, the full arts and culture in our communities.” orchestral concerts in the Downey Theatre. With the cooperation “Good news,” said Ryan Keene, president of the Society. “Our of the Downey Unified School District and the City, via the Downey annual budget runs about $225,000,” said Ryan, “and we haven’t Theatre, every year a formal morning concert is performed for every been able to do any in-person fundraising. We have many loyal third grader, and a separate program, sponsored by Downey Kiwanis patrons just waiting for us to start our new season.” Foundation, for all the fifth graders. “This is a part of the $10 million grant,” said treasurer Bill Hare, “Buses are busy all morning,” said Music Director Sharon Lavery, “that the federal government gave to the county for arts relief, and “bringing youngsters and it takes three consecutive performances each time, to seat them all.” only to arts organizations that currently receive a Los Angeles County Downey Symphony music director Sharon Lavery. (Photo courtesy Organizational Grant Program grant, which we have. There were “We musicians miss playing in Downey,” said Sharon. “But until DowneyArts.org) about 550 that qualified, and this grant was given only to 350.” the county says ok, we’ll just have to wait and be responsible. We care “Congratulations,” said Kristin Sakoda and Angela Gaspar- about the health and safety of our patrons, as well as our own.” Milanovic of the Department of Arts and Culture, “on your grant Sharon now conducts informal interviews on Facebook, with a foundation and government grants, are the prime means of support. from the LA County COVID-19 Arts Relief Fund. This program would different musician and instrument featured each time. It’s curated not be possible without the leadership of the elected LA County Board by Board member Anthony Crespo. Watch for it. Superlatives and exclamations points abounded. “WONDERFUL of Supervisors, who allocated a portion of federal COVID-19 funds for NEWS!!,” said Sharon. “Many, many thanks to both Carol Kearns The Downey Symphony Orchestra is considered one of the finest arts and culture. and Bill Hare for their hard and diligent work on getting this grant metropolitan ensembles in the Los Angeles basin. The orchestra is submitted!” In addition to our own Janice Hahn, Supervisor for the Fourth made up of the best professional musicians the Board can engage to District, that Board includes Hilda Solis, Mark Ridley- Thomas, come to play in Downey, and although none reside in Downey, most “Excellent!!!” said Mark Keller, board member and stage manager Sheila Kuehl, and Kathryn Barger. of the paid performers are long time regulars in the orchestra. at the theatre when the Symphony is in residence. “Job well done!” “This is great news,” said Cindy Kovach, board member. “Since Three Saturday evening subscription concerts in the Downey Disclosure: The author of this story, Lorine Parks, is a Downey Symphonic we haven’t been able to gather together, we can’t have parties that Theatre, plus one free summer twilight concert in Furman Park for the Society board member. reach out to the community, like our 60th anniversary celebration.” entire community, round out the Symphonic Society’s contributions “Or the Guild’s fun-raisers, like our summer BBQ’s,” said Joyce to Downey. Memberships in the society and private donations, plus Five husbands, 12 children: the story of Downey pioneer Ellen Patton

By Bobbi Bruce William B. Bramlette -- the in the U.S. dragoon cavalry went back to Arizona and died and between 2nd and 3rd on for hoes. Ispiki died in 1962 and Downey Historical Society year their first-born son, during the Indian Wars in the there about 1930. Paramount was the Golf Course his family sold the restaurant Andrew Jackson, was born Southwest: in the Civil War and What a life Ellen had. Tavern. to Frank and Mary Marr, who DOWNEY – This story is in Woodbridge, San Joaquin in the quartermaster corps until The Mint advertised “turkey continued to operate it for a about an early Los Nietos Valley County, California. Before 1868, 1871, when he was wounded by The 1930s dinner with all the trimmings” number of years as Villa D’Marr. the Bramlettes, with their nine an Apache arrow. pioneer woman. Times were tough in at 75 cents for Thanksgiving, Ralph’s Cafe opened in children, moved to Downey. Her name was Ellen Patton Nicholas and Ellen had two the 1930’s, even if you were while the Golf Course Tavern 1938 at 219 E. Firestone Blvd. who was born in Ohio in 1833. William died in February children and lived on a 23-acre fortunate enough to have full- had “Spanish dishes special for They had “women cooks” and She was the daughter of Edward of 1868 and Ellen entered into ranch in Downey. In 1902, Mr. time employment -- luxuries Saturday Evening.” offered a “clean, homely, cheery and Nancy (Reardon) Patton. The marriage for the fourth time with Keating traveled to Sawtelle, were few and far between. By 1935, there was serious place...absolutely NO liquor.” John Parker in September of the where he died on Aug. 20, 1913. Prime rib roast beef with soup, family moved to Missouri when Eating out, going to the competition in town: Uncle same year. He was ten years her Ellen moved to Lordsburg, New salad, vegetables, coffee, tea, Ellen was a small child. movies, and playing miniature Gabriel’s Log Cabin had opened junior. Mexico to be with her son, Will. milk or buttermilk, and a choice golf were some of the activities its doors at 425 S. Paramount Before 1850, she married an She died there in 1905. of assorted pies or vanilla ice They produced two daughters indulged by the typical family. Blvd. It was a favorite hangout ailing dentist. They headed west cream, cost 50 cents. over the Oregon Trail in hopes of and an infant who died young. By Both Nicholas and Ellen are In 1930, Downey had several for test pilots from Vultee improving his health but he died 1875 the marriage was in trouble, buried in Downey Cemetery. establishments which offered an Aircraft. All around the enroute of tuberculosis. John disappeared and he was Remember John Parker, alternative to cooking at home. restaurant Ameno Bunaguidi declared legally dead. and his uncle, Gabriel Ispiki, had the fourth husband who The Mint Cafe, Bob’s Bird Her second husband was said fruit trees and raised asparagus, On June 26, 1876, at the age of disappeared? He moved to Nest (formerly the Meralta to have been a Mr. Bowman. grapes, celery and other 43 with 11 living children, Ellen Arizona, found a copper mine, Sweet Shop), Lily Cafe, and They had twin sons who lived vegetables. to adulthood but lost their lives married her boarder, Nicholas and was returning to Downey Ted’s Foundation Lunch were while sailing around Cape Horn. Keating, an Irish immigrant and in the late 1870s when he heard all located on DowneyAvenue. Bunaguidi died in 1950 and 14 years her senior. He served that his wife had remarried. He The Acacia Inn was on 3rd Street, the farmland was subdivided By 1853, Ellen had married

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By Jim Wilkinson transportation equipment kept running or got fixed quickly, and DOWNEY – Please let this online giving exploded as our letter serve as a big, humble little food bank was recognized THANK YOU for what you are on radio and social media. doing to help serve people in our We had to buy a used forklift community during the COVID-19 to quickly unload truckloads of pandemic! Your unwavering food on pallets with a limited commitment helps FoodHelp number of volunteers. volunteers face each week with confidence. All our regular sources provided food and finances in As you know, things are a bit record amounts, but also new chaotic everywhere, and the food and innovative sources opened bank was seeing 5-600% more up, like, social media, the U.S. neighbors in need than in 2019. Government Farmers to Families Without you, 2020 would have program and even a CARES been a disaster for the food bank grant. Food was so plentiful and for thousands of families that it took over the church café throughout our community. building since people were not Despite all the chaos around meeting there. us, the generosity of donors and We went from a few pallets of volunteers have successfully food each week to several dozen calmed neighbors who were in pallets of food. We have pallets fear for their family’s survival. of staples and were able to buy People are still lining up to more as the holidays approached get food in December and the line with two additional grants just in is still wrapping down the street, time to provide for Thanksgiving but people are much calmer now and Christmas provisions. than they were last spring, even Three new food banks are with the current increase in now partnering with us in Covid cases. Family upon family Huntington Park, South Gate Volunteers prepare to unload pallets of food at Downey FoodHelp in 2015. (Photo by Carol Kearns) thanked us for food and some and Lynwood to serve their cities even became volunteers to help as we mentor their leaders and others. share food regularly. businesses, government entities, building – all paid with your My job for 2020 was to Their involvement has schools, other non profits, and generous donations. construct a food storage building reduced the number of neighbors other churches created success All-in-all, in spite of the for the food bank, but the coming to our Downey FoodHelp to serve this community of coronavirus and the loss of coronavirus pandemic added facility, which is a blessing, people who come from 72 cities jobs, people are getting back to another challenge – to provide because feeding that many and 129 zip codes around the Los smiling again and volunteers enough food to feed up to 700 people takes so much time and Angeles, Orange and Ventura are managing the food bank in families (or 3,000 people) a we still fed over 58,000 people counties. masterful ways. week because people were this year as of today. We are all amazed at how unemployed and hungry. We couldn’t do what we are I could take an entire page to FoodHelp survived this year and doing without you doing what Fortunately, God provided acknowledge all the wonderful how many people were helped in you are doing – remember that the means by way of individual donors who successfully enabled the process. the crisis isn’t over yet, 2021 will and corporate donations, FoodHelp volunteers to do what Oh, and back to the food be another challenging year. government grants and many we do best – feed and care for storage building project. The other sources. people! We wish all of you, your concrete foundation was friends, and your families a most Seeing all the food was If you are one of these poured Nov. 30, followed by the wonderful holiday season! definitely a “God Thing” wonderful and generous people, assembling of a metal building. because companies began we say thank you from all the Jim Wilkinson is a board member As of this writing, the calling, truckloads of food leaders at the food bank and with FoodHelp, a weekly food bank windows and doors are in and showed up, funds were given from the church leaders as well. operated by Downey First Christian the contractors are working to buy staples (when we could Church. find them), multiple food drives Collaborating with people on the roof and sidewalls. By were run throughout the city, like you, including individuals, Christmas, we should have the grocery stores, food distributors, shell of our first food storage A FoodHelp volunteer fills a donation box in this 2015 photo by Carol Kearns. Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020 The Downey Patriot | 9 Roybal-Allard calls Becerra’s Short story: Pizza nomination ‘truly historic’ and tears

DOWNEY – Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40) called the By Yolanda Adele nomination of California Attorney General Xavier Becerra to lead I thought that my precious grandson, Moises, would die in my the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services ‘truly historic’ arms after he suffered a seizure at just two years old. He had an ear Monday. infection and was asleep on the living room floor when I stopped by Roybal-Allard, who represents Downey in Congress, issued the with my mother to see my daughter, Tina, and her newborn baby girl, following statement after President-elect Joe Biden’s transition Hannah. team announced Becerra’s nomination: At the end of our visit, I told Tina we’d let ourselves out. She was “I could not be prouder to see my dear friend Xavier Becerra in her bedroom feeding the baby. nominated to lead the Department of Health and Human Services We walked into the living room and saw Mosey on the floor at one of the most pivotal moments in this nation’s history. His shaking violently. His eyes were open wide with fear and confusion. experience running a large and complex agency, coupled with his I yelled to my daughter to call 911. Mosey’s lips were becoming a relentless pursuit of quality, affordable health care for every person bluish-grey color. I knelt on the floor at his feet and held his flailing in America, make him uniquely qualified for the position. arms down over his head as I lowered my body over his. The force “Xavier’s nomination is truly historic. A son of immigrants, he of Mosey’s seizure caused his small body to thrust against me as I will be the first Latino ever to run HHS, which has the largest budget struggled to hold him still. of any cabinet agency and a broad spectrum of responsibilities to Tina bolted from her room to phone for help. She related the ensure our nation’s health and wellbeing. They include management instructions the emergency operator was giving to her. “Strip his of federal health programs, overseeing CDC and FDA, and caring for clothes off, roll him over to his side so he doesn’t choke on his vomit unaccompanied immigrant children. Xavier Becerra speaks at the 2019 California Democratic Party State and apply cold water with towels to his body!” “President-elect Biden was wise to choose him for this role. Convention in San Francisco. (Photo by Gage Skidmore) I was going through the motions, all the time saying to myself… As a Member of the House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee This can’t really be happening! This can’t really be happening!!! in Congress, Xavier helped craft the ACA and get it signed into law. opioid epidemic. He’s sued e-cigarette manufacturers for preying on As our state’s attorney general, he has defended the ACA from young people and endangering their health. He’s been a champion I desperately wanted Tina to trade places with me. I was afraid I numerous attempts by Republicans to gut and repeal the law, which for seniors by working to strengthen Medicare and he is a defender of may not perform the life-saving tasks perfectly. I soon changed my would jeopardize health care for tens of millions of Americans. women’s reproductive freedom. mind at the sound of the panic cries in Tina’s voice that singe my heart. I somehow contained my terror while I witnessed this precious “Xavier is a fighter for the most vulnerable and underserved “We need Xavier’s leadership at HHS now more than ever. I urge little boy’s body convulsing. All the while I pleaded with God to among us. He has fought against discrimination and the structural the Senate to confirm Xavier quickly because he has the fortitude release us from this nightmare. racism that lead to a higher prevalence of chronic health conditions, and strength necessary to respond to this pandemic which has killed including heart disease, asthma, and diabetes in communities of more than a quarter million Americans and infected 14 million more Suddenly, the back door opened and five firemen came in with color. He has taken on the drug companies responsible for fueling the people in this country.” military-like precision. I got up and reluctantly left Mosey’s side to let the rescue workers take his vital signs and work to get him stable. I found my mother in a corner of the room looking pale and crying hysterically. As much as I wanted to go in the ambulance with Mosey and Tina, I had to stay with my mother. I told Tina that I’d care for the baby until my son- in –law got home. I felt terror grip every fiber of my by being. I had to get my mother home and give her sedatives. Dec. 9: Crime Report ground. The involved officer Soon my son-in-law arrived and he took the baby with him to the and suspect were not injured. At approximately 10:30 hospital. It was time for her feeding and she needed her mother and The suspect was arrested and am, officers responded to the my son in-law needed to be with his wife and his son. Nov. 30: suspects and one female suspect transported to jail. 10300 block of Lakewood Blvd. I hurriedly drove my mother to her house before I went home to regarding an attempted strong Detectives are investigating were breaking into a parked car Dec. 6: get my husband, so we could drive to the E.R. together. He looked arm robbery. The adult male a strong arm robbery that at the intersection of Paramount stoic. I was feeling an odd emotional numbness. We drove in eerie At approximately 3:15 pm, victim was confronted by another occurred at about 2:30 am in Blvd. and Birchcrest Rd. The silence. officers responded to 400 adult male who struck the victim the 9400 block of Firestone. suspects fled the scene in a stolen At the hospital we learned that Mosey had a febrile or heat- Stonewood regarding a possible twice and demanded money. The The two suspects knocked on vehicle but were immediately induced seizure brought on by a rapid rising body temperature. overdose. Officers arrived on suspect fled without any of the the adult male victim’s door located in the area by officers. It caused the electrical activity of the brain to become irregular, scene and found an adult male victim’s property. The suspect and the victim answered. Once They fled into the San Gabriel resulting in loss of body control. subject unconscious with shallow was located a short distance away the victim opened the door, the Riverbed, abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot. Officers located breathing. Officers administered and arrested without incident. Amazingly, several hours later Mosey was back home with his suspects forced their way into the one dose of Narcan. The subject’s mom, dad, baby sister, his Papa and me. His fever was remarkably the driver hiding in Treasure Dec. 10: room. One suspect restrained the breathing improved and upon lower. He was a little weak but plenty happy and wanted pizza. So, of victim while the other suspect Island Park and took him into Detectives are investigating custody. arrival, Downey Fire Department course, we ordered pizza. When the pizza arrived we sat around the ransacked the victim’s property. administered a second dose of a possible arson that occurred coffee table to eat. I was overcome by a deluge of tears as I let myself The suspects fled with some of Dec. 5: Narcan. The subject’s condition at about 10 pm in the 9600 block remember my deepest fear… that this evening would be about making the victim’s property. At approximately 11:10 pm, improved and he was transported of Lakewood Blvd. Officers funeral arrangements for our two- year- old grandson. Instead, Dec. 1: officers responded to a robbery by Downey Fire Department to responded to a possible structure here we were eating pizza. Tears of relief and gratitude flowed as I fire at a car dealership. Officers At approximately 12 am, the in progress with a possibly the hospital. looked at Mosey’s pepperoni and marinara sauce stained face. Then, arrived and observed three high- adult male victim responded to armed suspect. Officers arrived Dec. 8: I became hungry for pizza too. Though mine was sprinkled with salty end vehicles on fire (a McLaren the police station and advised on scene and ordered the suspect tears, pizza never tasted so good to me. At approximately 12:45 am, and two Lamborghini’s) and the his vehicle was taken from to get on the ground. The suspect Yolanda Adele is a member of the writing class offered through the officers located a stolen vehicle building was also on fire. Downey him at gunpoint in the area of refused and remained standing. Cerritos College Adult Education Program. It is held off-campus at the at Paramount Blvd. and 3rd St. Fire Department responded and Imperial Hwy. and Paramount While attempting to handcuff Norwalk Senior Center. and conducted a high-risk traffic took over the arson investigation. Blvd. The victim parked and was the uncooperative suspect, the stop. The driver was taken into Arson Investigators found confronted by three male adult suspect turned towards officers custody without incident. The several pour patterns of possible suspects. One suspect told the in an aggressive manner. To prevent being assaulted, officers suspect was booked for vehicle accelerants. victim, while showing a gun, theft. that the vehicle belonged to him. assisted the suspect to the In fear for his safety, the victim gave the suspect the vehicle. The victim recognized one of the suspects from past contacts. A few hours later, officers located the victim’s vehicle near Imperial Hwy. and Old River School Rd. A high-risk traffic stop was conducted and the suspect was arrested for carjacking. Dec. 4: At approximately 12:15 am, a witness reported two male 10 | The Downey Patriot Obituaries Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020

Morris began working in sports journalism in the 1960s, writing Influenced by Fosse’s work but drawing on her own creativity for the Chicago Daily News and Chicago’s American. The then-wife as well, Reinking became an acclaimed choreographer, and when of Chicago Bears wide receiver Johnny Morris, she wrote her early “Chicago” was revived on Broadway in 1996, she both choreographed columns under the byline “Mrs. Johnny Morris.” the production and returned to the role of Roxie Hart, winning a Tony Award for Best Choreography. She moved to sports broadcasting at Chicago’s WMAQ and WBBM TV stations, continuing for decades. Morris often found she had to She co-created, co-directed, and co-choreographed the argue with men to get the access she needed, in press boxes, on the 1998 revue “Fosse,” receiving an Olivier Award for Best Theatre field, and in locker rooms. Choreographer when she brought the production to London’s West End. On one memorable occasion, as she covered a Bears-Vikings game with a press box that explicitly barred women and children Reinking also starred in the movies “Annie” and “Micki & from entering, she reported from the box’s roof in a blizzard. Maude.” Morris was honored with 11 Emmy Awards, and in 2014, she became the first woman to win the Ring Lardner Award for Excellence in Sports Journalism. “Athletes generally are closer to their mothers,” she told the Tommy Lister Chicago Sun-Times. “They’ll tell me things they’d never dream of Tommy “Tiny” Lister, an actor known for his roles in “Friday” telling a man.” and “The Dark Knight,” died Dec. 10 at the age of 62. He reportedly had been experiencing Covid-19 symptoms but the cause of death has not been determined. Charley Pride Lister started acting in the 1980s appearing in “Beverly Hills Cop Doug Scott II” and “Runaway Train.” Doug Scott, an English mountain climber who was part of the first He played a wrestler in the 1989 Hulk Hogan movie “No Hold Charley Pride team to summit Mount Everest via its challenging southwest face, Barred” and then briefly wrestled in the WCW. died Dec. 7 of cerebral lymphoma at the age of 79. Charley Pride, the pioneering country music superstar who had His most popular role was playing the neighborhood bully in the 30 number one hits on the country music charts, died Dec. 12 at the Scott joined Chris Bonington’s famed Everest expedition in 1975. popular comedy movie “Friday” and the sequel “Next Friday.” It was the first British team to summit Everest, as well as the first to age of 86 in Dallas from complications of COVID-19. Lister appeared in the movies “Dark Knight” and “Austin Powers use the southwest face to get there, and Scott himself became the in Goldmember” and on television he guest starred on “The Fresh Pride was not the first Black musician in country music, but he first Englishman to reach Everest’s summit. was the genre’s first big star, with 30 No. 1 songs on the country Prince of Bel-Air.” charts during a legendary career. The night after he achieved the summit, Scott and his climbing partner, Dougal Haston, were caught away from camp and without He was a great athlete growing up and was a star pitcher and two- oxygen for the night. They lived through brutal cold and low oxygen time All-Star for Memphis in the Negro Leagues. Injuries ended his that night, surviving to continue their descent. baseball dreams and he turned to a career in country music. Two years later, climbing Pakistan’s The Ogre, Scott broke both POETRY MATTERS The baritone went to Nashville, and after a while he was signed legs and crawled to base camp, again surviving a near-impossible to RCA and first hit the charts in 1966 with “Just Between Me and situation. You.” Pride would become a top-selling star whose hits include the enduring 1971 song “Kiss an Angel Good Morning.” Scott made first ascents of many mountains, and he climbed the Pelicans in December highest peak on all seven continents. He won three Grammys and was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2000. Pride had just received a lifetime achievement In 1989, Scott founded Community Action Nepal, a nonprofit that One can’t help admiring award November 11 on live television at the CMA awards and works to improve working and living conditions in Everest’s country. their rickety grace performed on that show. and old-world feathers like seasoned boardwalk planks.

Carol Sutton They pass in silent pairs, John Le Carré Carol Sutton, an actress known for roles in movies and TV shows as if a long time ago including “Steel Magnolias” and “Queen Sugar,” died Dec. 10 of John Le Carré, a British novelist known for bestselling spy novels they had wearied of calling out. including “The Spy Who Came in from the Cold” and “Tinker Tailor complications of COVID-19 in New Orleans at the age of 76. The wind tips them, their Soldier Spy,” died Dec. 12 of pneumonia in Cornwall, England at the One of Sutton’s most recognizable roles was as Nurse Pam in age of 89. “Steel Magnolias.” Her other movies include “Ray,” “Monster’s ungainly, light-brown weight, Le Carré’s novels drew in part from his own experiences in the Ball,” “The Pelican Brief,” and “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes.” into a prehistoric wobble, 1950s and ‘60s working for British intelligence in both MI5 and MI6, She was frequently seen on TV, appearing in shows including wings’-end fingers stretching the British equivalents of the FBI and CIA. “Lovecraft Country,” “Queen Sugar,” “American Horror Story: from fingerless gloves, His early novels focus on the Cold War that raged as they were Coven,” “Treme,” “Claws,” and “True Detective.” necks slightly tucked and stiff, being written, and several featured the Le Carré hero George Smiley, Sutton was also a well-known stage actress in New Orleans, a retired spy whose everyman qualities endeared him to British widely considered one of the bright lights of the city’s theater scene. peering forward and down, readers as an anti-James Bond. like old couples arm in arm Le Carré’s works were frequently adapted for film, TV, and radio, on icy sidewalks, careful, with popular Hollywood adaptations including a 1965 “The Spy Who Came in from the Cold” starring Richard Burton, a 2005 “The Ann Reinking careful, mildly surprised Constant Gardener” starring Ralph Fiennes, and a 2011 “Tinker by how difficult it has become Tailor Soldier Spy” starring Gary Oldman. Ann Reinking, a choreographer, dancer, and actress known for productions including “Chicago” – both the original Broadway show to stay dignified and keep moving Le Carré didn’t talk much about the details of his time with MI5 and the 1996 revival, died Dec. 12 at age 71. and MI6; he told the Paris Review in 1997 that it was “some residual even after the yelping gulls have gone; sense of loyalty” that prompted him to keep those years close to the Reinking became a star when she took over for Gwen Verdon as even after the scattered sand, vest, even decades after he left to pursue his writing career. Roxie Hart in the original Broadway production of “Chicago” in 1977. and the quietly lodged complaints. She had previously worked with the show’s legendary choreographer, Bob Fosse, in “Pippin,” and she became his muse as J. Allyn Rosser, Mimi’s Trapeze, U. of Pittsburgh 2014 well as beginning a romantic relationship with him that lasted for several years. Jeannie Morris Rossser’s birds parallel the dying year, but in an affectionate way. Jeannie Morris, a pioneering sportscaster who became the first She later worked with Fosse on Broadway in “Dancin’” and “Poetry is the nearest thing we have to a cure for loneliness,” she says. woman to report live from a Super Bowl, at 1975’s Super Bowl IX, died “Sweet Charity,” as well as in the movie “All That Jazz.” Poetry Matters is curated by Lorine Parks. Dec. 14 in Chicago at age 85.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS to Section 17913 other then a change in the and Professions Code that the registrant File Number 2020192667 residence address of a registered owner. A NAME STATEMENT residence address of a registered owner. A knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) new Fictitious Business Name Statement All projects require the successful File Number 2020186257 new Fictitious Business Name Statement punishable by a fine not to exceed one DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) PREMIER must be filed before the expiration. Effective bidder to possess a valid State of THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) must be filed before the expiration. Effective thousand dollars ($1,000). BARBER PARLOR, 7379 STEWART AND January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business California Contractor’s License DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) MOONLIGHT January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business S/J. T. MCKINNEY CO., INC./MARK GRAY ROAD, DOWNEY CA 90241, LA Name Statement must be accompanied by at the time of Contract Award, in MUSIC, 1776 N SYCAMORE AVE #119, Name Statement must be accompanied by BEDARD, CFO, MARK BEDARD COUNTY, 7379 STEWART AND GRAY the affidavit of identity form. accordance with Section 20103.5 of LOS ANGELES CA 90028, LA COUNTY the affidavit of identity form. This statement was filed with the County ROAD, DOWNEY CA 90241 The filing of this statement does not of itself the Public Contract Code. Pursuant Articles of Incorporation or Organization The filing of this statement does not of itself Clerk of Los Angeles on DECEMBER 01, Articles of Incorporation or Organization authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious to Section 3300 of the Public Contract Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious 2020 Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A Business Name in violation of the rights of Code, the City has determined that REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) EDUARDO Business Name in violation of the rights of Notice - In accordance with Subdivision REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) GONZALO another under Federal, State or Common the Contractor to whom the subject CORSO BARBOZA, 1776 N SYCAMORE another under Federal, State or Common (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name PASCUA, 12403 KAYREID DR, WHITTIER Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business contract is awarded shall possess a AVE #119, LOS ANGELES CA 90028 Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business Statement generally expires at the end of CA 90605 and Professions Code). valid State of California Contractor’s State of Incorporation: CA and Professions Code). five years from the date on which it was filed State of Incorporation: N/A License in the Classification of A, THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: an in the office of the County Clerk, except, as THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: an The Downey Patriot “General Engineering Contractor” or Individual The Downey Patriot provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, Individual 12/3/20, 12/10/20, 12/17/20, 12/24/20 C34, “Pipeline Contractor.” The date registrant started to transact 12/3/20, 12/10/20, 12/17/20, 12/24/20 where it expires 40 days after any change in The date registrant started to transact business under the fictitious business name the facts set forth in the statement pursuant business under the fictitious business name FICTITIOUS BUSINESS In accordance with California Labor or names listed above: N/A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS to Section 17913 other then a change in the or names listed above: N/A NAME STATEMENT Code Section 1771.1, no Contractor or I declare that all the information in this NAME STATEMENT residence address of a registered owner. A I declare that all the information in this File Number 2020180103 Subcontractor shall be qualified to (a) statement is true and correct. (A registrant File Number 2020213077 new Fictitious Business Name Statement statement is true and correct. (A registrant THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) bid on or be listed in a bid proposal on who declares as true any material matter THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) must be filed before the expiration. Effective who declares as true any material matter DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) GLOBAL or after March 1, 2015, or (b) engage pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) OPPORTUNITY January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business HOMES CENTER, 11725 PATTON RD, in the performance of this Work after and Professions Code that the registrant GROUP, 9556 FLOWER ST # 7, Name Statement must be accompanied by and Professions Code that the registrant DOWNEY CA 90241, LA COUNTY April 1, 2015, unless registered and knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor BELLFLOWER CA 90706, LA COUNTY the affidavit of identity form. knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor Articles of Incorporation or Organization qualified to perform the Work pursuant punishable by a fine not to exceed one Articles of Incorporation or Organization The filing of this statement does not of itself punishable by a fine not to exceed one Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A to Labor Code Section 1725.5. thousand dollars ($1,000). Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious thousand dollars ($1,000). REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) JOSELUIS S/EDUARDO CORSO BARBOZA, OWNER REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) CESAR Business Name in violation of the rights of S/GONZALO PASCUA, OWNER SECLEN, 11725 PATTON RD, DOWNEY Contractor’s performance of the Work This statement was filed with the County HERMEN, 9556 FLOWER ST # 7, another under Federal, State or Common This statement was filed with the County CA 90241 (2) WILDER JHOEL BLAS, 7278 described in this Notice Inviting Bids Clerk of Los Angeles on NOVEMBER 13, BELLFLOWER CA 90706 Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business Clerk of Los Angeles on NOVEMBER 19, RILEY DR, FONTANA CA 92336 is subject to compliance monitoring 2020 State of Incorporation: CA and Professions Code). 2020 State of Incorporation: N/A and enforcement by the California Notice - In accordance with Subdivision THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: an Notice - In accordance with Subdivision THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: a Department of Industrial Relations. (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Individual The Downey Patriot (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name General Partnership Statement generally expires at the end of The date registrant started to transact 12/10/20, 12/17/20, 12/24/20, 12/31/20 Statement generally expires at the end of The date registrant started to transact Each Contractor submitting a proposal five years from the date on which it was filed business under the fictitious business name five years from the date on which it was filed business under the fictitious business name or bid for his/her work shall complete in the office of the County Clerk, except, as or names listed above: N/A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in the office of the County Clerk, except, as or names listed above: N/A and submit with the proposal all of provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, I declare that all the information in this NAME STATEMENT provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, I declare that all the information in this the forms included therein, including where it expires 40 days after any change in statement is true and correct. (A registrant File Number 2020184256 where it expires 40 days after any change in statement is true and correct. (A registrant the Bidder’s Qualifications Statement, the facts set forth in the statement pursuant who declares as true any material matter THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) the facts set forth in the statement pursuant who declares as true any material matter Designation of Subcontractors, the to Section 17913 other then a change in the pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) EB LOGISTICS, to Section 17913 other then a change in the pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business Non-Collusion Affidavit, the Pre-Bid residence address of a registered owner. A and Professions Code that the registrant 1047 FARMER AV, SOUTH EL MONTE CA residence address of a registered owner. A and Professions Code that the registrant Site Inspection Certification and the new Fictitious Business Name Statement knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor 91733, LA COUNTY new Fictitious Business Name Statement knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor Signature Page. Failure to include any must be filed before the expiration. Effective punishable by a fine not to exceed one Articles of Incorporation or Organization must be filed before the expiration. Effective punishable by a fine not to exceed one of these documents with the proposal January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business thousand dollars ($1,000). Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business thousand dollars ($1,000). may disqualify the proposal. Name Statement must be accompanied by S/CESAR HERMEN, OWNER, CESAR REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) BRYAN Name Statement must be accompanied by S/JOSELUIS SECLEN, PARTNER the affidavit of identity form. HERMEN MORAN, 1047 FARMER AV, SOUTH EL the affidavit of identity form. This statement was filed with the County The City of Downey reserves the right, The filing of this statement does not of itself This statement was filed with the County MONTE CA 91733 The filing of this statement does not of itself Clerk of Los Angeles on NOVEMBER 04, after opening bids, to reject any or all authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Clerk of Los Angeles on DECEMBER 10, State of Incorporation: N/A authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious 2020 bids, to waive any informality in any Business Name in violation of the rights of 2020 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: an Business Name in violation of the rights of Notice - In accordance with Subdivision bid received, and to be the sole judge another under Federal, State or Common Notice - In accordance with Subdivision Individual another under Federal, State or Common (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name of the merits of the respective bids Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name The date registrant started to transact Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business Statement generally expires at the end of received. The award of the Contract, and Professions Code). Statement generally expires at the end of business under the fictitious business name and Professions Code). five years from the date on which it was filed if it is awarded, will be to the lowest five years from the date on which it was filed or names listed above: N/A in the office of the County Clerk, except, as responsible Bidder whose bid complies The Downey Patriot in the office of the County Clerk, except, as I declare that all the information in this The Downey Patriot provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, with all the requirements prescribed. 11/26/20, 12/3/20, 12/10/20, 12/17/20 provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, statement is true and correct. (A registrant 12/3/20, 12/10/20, 12/17/20, 12/24/20 where it expires 40 days after any change in where it expires 40 days after any change in who declares as true any material matter the facts set forth in the statement pursuant Pursuant to California Public Contract FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the facts set forth in the statement pursuant pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business FICTITIOUS BUSINESS to Section 17913 other then a change in the Code § 22300, the Contractor at his/ NAME STATEMENT to Section 17913 other then a change in the and Professions Code that the registrant NAME STATEMENT residence address of a registered owner. A her sole cost and expense, may File Number 2020201452 residence address of a registered owner. A knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor File Number 2020176725 new Fictitious Business Name Statement substitute authorized securities for any THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) new Fictitious Business Name Statement punishable by a fine not to exceed one THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) must be filed before the expiration. Effective monies withheld by the City to ensure DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) TACOS DON must be filed before the expiration. Effective thousand dollars ($1,000). DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) ANA KAREN January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business performance under the Contract. CHENTE DOWNEY (2) PROTEIN SPOT, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business S/BRYAN MORAN, OWNER, BRYAN LOVES PAPER, 4140 WORKMAN MILL Name Statement must be accompanied by 8339 FIRESTONE BLVD, DOWNEY CA Name Statement must be accompanied by MORAN ROAD UNIT 90, WHITTIER CA 90601, the affidavit of identity form. All requests for information (RFI) 90241, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES the affidavit of identity form. This statement was filed with the County COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES The filing of this statement does not of itself shall be in written form and shall be Articles of Incorporation or Organization The filing of this statement does not of itself Clerk of Los Angeles on NOVEMBER 10, Articles of Incorporation or Organization authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious directed to: Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious 2020 Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A Business Name in violation of the rights of REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) HACEVES, Business Name in violation of the rights of Notice - In accordance with Subdivision REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) ANA another under Federal, State or Common Mrs. Lorena Powell, CORP., 8339 FIRESTONE BLVD, DOWNEY another under Federal, State or Common (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name KAREN ROMERO, 4140 WORKMAN MILL Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business Associate Civil Engineer-Utilities CA 90241 Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business Statement generally expires at the end of ROAD UNIT 90, WHITTIER CA 90601 and Professions Code). E-Mail: [email protected] State of Incorporation: CA and Professions Code). five years from the date on which it was filed State of Incorporation: N/A Tel: (562) 904-7110 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: a in the office of the County Clerk, except, as THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: an The Downey Patriot Fax: (562) 904-7296 Corporation The Downey Patriot provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, Individual 12/3/20, 12/10/20, 12/17/20, 12/24/20 The date registrant started to transact 12/17/20, 12/24/20, 12/31/20, 1/7/21 where it expires 40 days after any change in The date registrant started to transact No inquiries will be accepted later than business under the fictitious business name the facts set forth in the statement pursuant business under the fictitious business name five (5) business days prior to the bid or names listed above: 01/2016 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS to Section 17913 other then a change in the or names listed above: 01/2020 opening date as this would not allow I declare that all the information in this NAME STATEMENT residence address of a registered owner. A I declare that all the information in this GOVERNMENT time to respond to all plan holders. statement is true and correct. (A registrant File Number 2020208818 new Fictitious Business Name Statement statement is true and correct. (A registrant Phone inquiries will not be accepted. who declares as true any material matter THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) must be filed before the expiration. Effective who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business CITY OF DOWNEY DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) BIG BEAR January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business NOTICE CALLING FOR BIDS NO LATE BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED. and Professions Code that the registrant CABIN, 7420 BUELL ST, DOWNEY CA Name Statement must be accompanied by and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor 90241, LA COUNTY the affidavit of identity form. knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor CITY OF DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA punishable by a fine not to exceed one Articles of Incorporation or Organization The filing of this statement does not of itself punishable by a fine not to exceed one CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT Maria Alicia Duarte, CMC thousand dollars ($1,000). Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious thousand dollars ($1,000). PROJECT NO. 20-34 City Clerk S/HACEVES, CORP., PRESIDENT, REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) GISELA Business Name in violation of the rights of S/ ANA KAREN ROMERO, OWNER FLORENCE AVENUE WATER SUSANA ORTIZ V ROJAS, 7420 BUELL ST, DOWNEY another under Federal, State or Common This statement was filed with the County SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS The Downey Patriot This statement was filed with the County CA 90241 Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business Clerk of Los Angeles on OCTOBER 30, 2020 (TWEEDY LANE TO 12/10/20, 12/17/20 Clerk of Los Angeles on DECEMBER 01, State of Incorporation: N/A and Professions Code). Notice - In accordance with Subdivision 2020 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: an (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name BROOKSHIRE AVENUE) Notice - In accordance with Subdivision Individual The Downey Patriot Statement generally expires at the end of (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name The date registrant started to transact 11/26/20, 12/3/20, 12/10/20, 12/17/20 five years from the date on which it was filed NOTICES Statement generally expires at the end of business under the fictitious business name in the office of the County Clerk, except, as NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that five years from the date on which it was filed or names listed above: 04/2020 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, sealed bids will be received at the in the office of the County Clerk, except, as I declare that all the information in this NAME STATEMENT where it expires 40 days after any change in office of the City Clerk of the City of SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, statement is true and correct. (A registrant File Number 2020197172 the facts set forth in the statement pursuant Downey until 11:00 AM on Tuesday, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES where it expires 40 days after any change in who declares as true any material matter THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) to Section 17913 other then a change in the December 29, 2020 which hour the ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE the facts set forth in the statement pursuant pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) BIG HIKE residence address of a registered owner. A proposed bids will be publicly opened FOR CHANGE OF NAME to Section 17913 other then a change in the and Professions Code that the registrant 365 TRUCKING, 22850 LUKENS LANE, new Fictitious Business Name Statement and read in the City Hall at 11111 CASE NUMBER: 20NWCP00284 residence address of a registered owner. A knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor PERRIS CA 92570, RIVERSIDE COUNTY must be filed before the expiration. Effective Brookshire Ave, Downey, California TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner new Fictitious Business Name Statement punishable by a fine not to exceed one Articles of Incorporation or Organization January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business for Capital Improvement Project CRYSTAL AILEEN INIGUEZ filed a petition must be filed before the expiration. Effective thousand dollars ($1,000). Number (if applicable): AI #ON: Name Statement must be accompanied by No. 20-34 Florence Avenue Water with this court for a decree changing names January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business S/GISELA V ROJAS, OWNER 202023710530 the affidavit of identity form. System Improvements (Tweedy Lane as follows: Name Statement must be accompanied by This statement was filed with the County REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) The filing of this statement does not of itself to Brookshire Avenue). Present name (1) CRYSTAL AILEEN the affidavit of identity form. Clerk of Los Angeles on DECEMBER 08, OCTAVIO&ISSAC LLC, 22850 LUKENS authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious INIGUEZ to Proposed name (1) CRYSTAL The filing of this statement does not of itself 2020 LANE, PERRIS CA 92570 Business Name in violation of the rights of The work to be performed under AILEEN WILLIS authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Notice - In accordance with Subdivision State of Incorporation: CA another under Federal, State or Common this Contract generally consists of THE COURT ORDERS that all persons Business Name in violation of the rights of (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: a Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business the construction of water system interested in this matter appear before this another under Federal, State or Common Statement generally expires at the end of Limited Liability Company and Professions Code). improvements on Florence Avenue court at the hearing indicated below to show Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business five years from the date on which it was filed The date registrant started to transact from Tweedy Lane to Brookshire cause, if any, why the petition for change of and Professions Code). in the office of the County Clerk, except, as business under the fictitious business name The Downey Patriot Avenue, as shown on the contract name should not be granted. Any person provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, or names listed above: N/A 11/26/20, 12/3/20, 12/10/20, 12/17/20 plans. The work to be performed objecting to the name changes described The Downey Patriot where it expires 40 days after any change in I declare that all the information in this generally consists of potable water above must file a written objection that 12/10/20, 12/17/20, 12/24/20, 12/31/20 the facts set forth in the statement pursuant statement is true and correct. (A registrant FICTITIOUS BUSINESS main improvements including the includes the reasons for the objection at to Section 17913 other then a change in the who declares as true any material matter NAME STATEMENT installation of new main, fire hydrant least two court days before the matter is FICTITIOUS BUSINESS residence address of a registered owner. A pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business File Number 2020197073 assemblies, water service lines, meters scheduled to be heard and must appear at NAME STATEMENT new Fictitious Business Name Statement and Professions Code that the registrant THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) and boxes; installation of gate valves, the hearing to show cause why the petition File Number 2020184063 must be filed before the expiration. Effective knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) LOCK’S crosses, tees, bends, thrust blocks, should not be granted. If no written objection THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business punishable by a fine not to exceed one TRUCKING, 9248 PALM STREET #2, and fittings; abandoning of existing is timely filed, the court may grant the petition DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) CAMINOS Name Statement must be accompanied by thousand dollars ($1,000). BELLFLOWER CA 90706, LA COUNTY water mains, service lines, and other without a hearing. MANAGEMENT, 12631 IMPERIAL HWY., the affidavit of identity form. S/OCTAVIO&ISSAC LLC, MANAGING Articles of Incorporation or Organization associated facilities; removal and NOTICE OF HEARING SUITE D124, SANTA FE SPRINGS CA The filing of this statement does not of itself MEMBER, COLLEEN ORTIZ Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A salvaging of existing fire hydrant Date: JANUARY 25, 2021, Time: 10:30 90670, LA COUNTY authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious This statement was filed with the County REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) JERRY assemblies, existing water meters, a.m., Department: C, Room: 904 Articles of Incorporation or Organization Business Name in violation of the rights of Clerk of Los Angeles on NOVEMBER 24, LOCKHART, 9248 PALM STREET #2, and boxes; clearing and grubbing; The address of the court is 12720 Norwalk Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A another under Federal, State or Common 2020 BELLFLOWER CA 90706 trenching, backfilling and compacting; Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650 REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business Notice - In accordance with Subdivision State of Incorporation: CA asphalt concrete (AC) pavement A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall STEPHANIE CAMINOS, 9356 BUELL ST., and Professions Code). (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: an reconstruction; reconstruction of be published at least once a week for four DOWNEY CA 90241 Statement generally expires at the end of Individual miscellaneous PCC improvements, successive weeks prior to the date set State of Incorporation: N/A The Downey Patriot five years from the date on which it was filed The date registrant started to transact landscaping, irrigation, and other for hearing on the petition in the following THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: an 12/17/20, 12/24/20, 12/31/20, 1/7/21 in the office of the County Clerk, except, as business under the fictitious business name existing improvements disturbed newspaper of general circulation, printed in Individual provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, or names listed above: 01/2001 during the course of construction; the county, DOWNEY PATRIOT The date registrant started to transact FICTITIOUS BUSINESS where it expires 40 days after any change in I declare that all the information in this traffic control; and all labor, tools, NOVEMBER 23, 2020 business under the fictitious business name NAME STATEMENT the facts set forth in the statement pursuant statement is true and correct. (A registrant materials, equipment, and appurtenant Judge Margaret M. Bernal or names listed above: 10/2020 File Number 2020181299 to Section 17913 other then a change in the who declares as true any material matter work thereto necessary for the proper Judge Of The Superior Court I declare that all the information in this THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) residence address of a registered owner. A pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business construction of the contemplated Petitioner or Attorney, In Pro Per statement is true and correct. (A registrant DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) POWER CSR (2) new Fictitious Business Name Statement and Professions Code that the registrant improvements, in accordance with CRYSTAL AILEEN INIGUEZ who declares as true any material matter MOON MUSIC GROUP (3) GALAXY WHS must be filed before the expiration. Effective knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor Plans and Specifications entitled 8903 Calmosa Ave pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business (4) MOON MEDIA GROUP, 8134 QUOIT January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business punishable by a fine not to exceed one Capital Improvement Project No. 20-34. Whittier, CA, 90605 and Professions Code that the registrant ST, DOWNEY CA 90242, LA COUNTY Name Statement must be accompanied by thousand dollars ($1,000). (909) 336-8718 knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor Articles of Incorporation or Organization the affidavit of identity form. S/JERRY LOCKHART, OWNER, JERRY Plans and Specifications for this [email protected] punishable by a fine not to exceed one Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A The filing of this statement does not of itself LOCKHART project are on file in the office of the thousand dollars ($1,000). REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) ISRAEL authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious This statement was filed with the County City Cashier at 11111 Brookshire Ave., The Downey Patriot S/STEPHANIE CAMINOS, OWNER A LOMELI YANEZ, 10729 DROXFORD Business Name in violation of the rights of Clerk of Los Angeles on NOVEMBER 24, Downey, California, where they may be 11/26/20, 12/3/20, 12/10/20, 12/17/20 This statement was filed with the County STREET 2, CERRITOS CA 90703 another under Federal, State or Common 2020 examined and copies obtained at a cost Clerk of Los Angeles on NOVEMBER 10, State of Incorporation: N/A Notice - In accordance with Subdivision of $45.00 per set. The cost of said Plans SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES 2020 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: an and Professions Code). (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name and Specifications is non-refundable Notice - In accordance with Subdivision Individual Statement generally expires at the end of and purchased Plans and Specifications ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name The date registrant started to transact five years from the date on which it was filed need not be returned. Plans and FOR CHANGE OF NAME The Downey Patriot CASE NUMBER: 20NWCP00292 Statement generally expires at the end of business under the fictitious business name 12/10/20, 12/17/20, 12/24/20, 12/31/20 in the office of the County Clerk, except, as Specifications may be mailed for an five years from the date on which it was filed or names listed above: 10/2020 provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, additional charge of $20 via On-Trac TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner in the office of the County Clerk, except, as I declare that all the information in this FICTITIOUS BUSINESS where it expires 40 days after any change in Overnight courier. BRIAN ERIBERTO INIGUEZ filed a petition provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, statement is true and correct. (A registrant NAME STATEMENT the facts set forth in the statement pursuant with this court for a decree changing names where it expires 40 days after any change in who declares as true any material matter File Number 2020211087 to Section 17913 other then a change in the BIDS MUST BE MADE ON THE as follows: the facts set forth in the statement pursuant pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) residence address of a registered owner. A PROPOSAL FORM INCLUDED IN Present name (1) BRIAN ERIBERTO to Section 17913 other then a change in the and Professions Code that the registrant IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) new Fictitious Business Name Statement THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS INIGUEZ to Proposed name (1) BRIAN residence address of a registered owner. A knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor MAGALLONSOFT, 5400 CLARK AVE. must be filed before the expiration. Effective FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT WILLIS new Fictitious Business Name Statement punishable by a fine not to exceed one #224, LAKEWOOD CA 90712, LA January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business PROJECT NO. 20-34. Each bid shall THE COURT ORDERS that all persons must be filed before the expiration. Effective thousand dollars ($1,000). COUNTY, P.O. 483, LAKEWOOD CA 90714 Name Statement must be accompanied by be accompanied by cash, a certified or interested in this matter appear before this January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business S/ISRAEL A LOMELI YANEZ, OWNER Articles of Incorporation or Organization the affidavit of identity form. cashier’s check or by a corporate surety court at the hearing indicated below to show Name Statement must be accompanied by This statement was filed with the County Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A The filing of this statement does not of itself bond issued by a surety company, cause, if any, why the petition for change of the affidavit of identity form. Clerk of Los Angeles on NOVEMBER 05, REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) JOHNNY authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious admitted to do business in the State name should not be granted. Any person The filing of this statement does not of itself 2020 VELASQUEZ MAGALLON, 5400 CLARK Business Name in violation of the rights of of California, on the form furnished objecting to the name changes described authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Notice - In accordance with Subdivision AVE. #224, LAKEWOOD CA 90712 (2) another under Federal, State or Common by the City as guarantee that bidder above must file a written objection that Business Name in violation of the rights of (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name BRUCE DAVID WEXLER, 4956 CASTANA Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business will, if an award is made to him/her includes the reasons for the objection at another under Federal, State or Common Statement generally expires at the end of AVE. #27, LAKEWOOD CA 90712 and Professions Code). in accordance with the terms of his/ least two court days before the matter is Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business five years from the date on which it was filed State of Incorporation: N/A her bid: promptly secure Workers’ scheduled to be heard and must appear at and Professions Code). in the office of the County Clerk, except, as THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: a The Downey Patriot Compensation insurance, liability the hearing to show cause why the petition provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, General Partnership 12/17/20, 12/24/20, 12/31/20, 1/7/21 insurance, execute a contract in the should not be granted. If no written objection The Downey Patriot where it expires 40 days after any change in The date registrant started to transact required form, and furnish satisfactory is timely filed, the court may grant the petition 12/3/20, 12/10/20, 12/17/20, 12/24/20 the facts set forth in the statement pursuant business under the fictitious business name FICTITIOUS BUSINESS bonds for the faithful performance of without a hearing. to Section 17913 other then a change in the or names listed above: N/A NAME STATEMENT the Contract (“Performance Bond”) NOTICE OF HEARING FICTITIOUS BUSINESS residence address of a registered owner. A I declare that all the information in this File Number 2020193522 and for the payment of claims of Date: JANUARY 13, 2021, Time: 10:30 NAME STATEMENT new Fictitious Business Name Statement statement is true and correct. (A registrant THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) materialmen and laborers thereunder a.m., Department: C, Room: N/A File Number 2020182135 must be filed before the expiration. Effective who declares as true any material matter DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) CECILIA’S (“Payment Bond”). Said cash, check The address of the court is 12720 Norwalk THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business GUEST HOME, 8037 PARK LN., BELL or bidder’s bond shall be in an amount Blvd Norwalk CA 90650 DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) 62 SUDS Name Statement must be accompanied by and Professions Code that the registrant GARDENS CA 90201, COUNTY OF LOS of not less than ten percent (10%) of the A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall LAUNDRY, 8538 ROSECRANS AVE, the affidavit of identity form. knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor ANGELES amount of the bid. The Performance be published at least once a week for four PARAMOUNT CA 90723, LA COUNTY, The filing of this statement does not of itself punishable by a fine not to exceed one Articles of Incorporation or Organization and Payment Bond shall be not less successive weeks prior to the date set 7939 QUILL DRIVE, DOWNEY CA 90242 authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious thousand dollars ($1,000). Number (if applicable): AI #ON: than one hundred percent (100%) of for hearing on the petition in the following Articles of Incorporation or Organization Business Name in violation of the rights of S/JOHNNY VELASQUEZ MAGALLON, 201421010175 the total amount of the bid price named newspaper of general circulation, printed in Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A another under Federal, State or Common GENERAL PARTNER REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) CHRIS in the contract. Only bonds issued by the county, DOWNEY PATRIOT REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) 62 Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business This statement was filed with the County GUEST HOME, LLC, 7325 PERRY RD., companies admitted to do business in DECEMBER 02, 2020 ENTERPRISE LLC, 7939 QUILL DRIVE, and Professions Code). Clerk of Los Angeles on DECEMBER 09, BELL GARDENS CA 90201 the State of California will be accepted Judge Margaret M. Bernal DOWNEY CA 90242 2020 State of Incorporation: CA in accordance with the Code of Civil Judge Of The Superior Court State of Incorporation: CA The Downey Patriot Notice - In accordance with Subdivision THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: a Procedure Section 995.311. Failure Petitioner or Attorney, In Pro Per THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: a 11/26/20, 12/3/20, 12/10/20, 12/17/20 (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Limited Liability Company to submit acceptable Payment and BRIAN ERIBERTO INIGUEZ Limited Liability Company Statement generally expires at the end of The date registrant started to transact Performance Bonds as required shall 8903 Calmosa Ave The date registrant started to transact FICTITIOUS BUSINESS five years from the date on which it was filed business under the fictitious business name result in a rejection of the bid and a Whittier , CA, 90605 business under the fictitious business name NAME STATEMENT in the office of the County Clerk, except, as or names listed above: 11/2015 forfeiture of the proposal guarantee. (909) 703-1246 or names listed above: N/A File Number 2020202523 provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, I declare that all the information in this [email protected] I declare that all the information in this THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) where it expires 40 days after any change in statement is true and correct. (A registrant The Contractor shall abide by the statement is true and correct. (A registrant DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) MCKINNEY the facts set forth in the statement pursuant who declares as true any material matter provisions of the California Labor Code The Downey Patriot who declares as true any material matter TRAILER RENTALS (2) MCKINNEY, to Section 17913 other then a change in the pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business § 1770-1781, et seq. In accordance with 12/17/20, 12/24/20, 12/31/20, 1/7/21 pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business 13130 CROSSROADS PKWY S, CITY OF and Professions Code that the registrant the provisions of the California Labor residence address of a registered owner. A SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, and Professions Code that the registrant INDUSTRY CA 91746, LA COUNTY, 2601 new Fictitious Business Name Statement knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor Code § 1773, the general prevailing knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor SATURN ST. #110, BREA CA 92821 punishable by a fine not to exceed one rates of per diem wages and holiday COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES must be filed before the expiration. Effective ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE punishable by a fine not to exceed one Articles of Incorporation or Organization January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business thousand dollars ($1,000). and overtime work in the locality in thousand dollars ($1,000). Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A S/CHRIS GUEST HOME, LLC, MANAGER, which the work is to be performed has FOR CHANGE OF NAME Name Statement must be accompanied by CASE NUMBER: 20NWCP00297 S/62 ENTERPRISE LLC, MANAGER, REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) J. T. the affidavit of identity form. ENRIQUE NUNEZ been obtained from the Director of the BRYAN PODGORSKI MCKINNEY CO., INC., 2601 SATURN ST. This statement was filed with the County Department of Industrial Relations, a TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner The filing of this statement does not of itself DEE DEE ALVARADO filed a petition with This statement was filed with the County STE 110, BREA CA 92821 authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Clerk of Los Angeles on NOVEMBER 20, copy of which is on file in the office of Clerk of Los Angeles on NOVEMBER 06, State of Incorporation: CA 2020 the City Clerk of the City of Downey this court for a decree changing names as Business Name in violation of the rights of follows: 2020 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: a another under Federal, State or Common Notice - In accordance with Subdivision and will be made available to any Notice - In accordance with Subdivision Corporation (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name interested party upon request. The Present name (1) DEE DEE ALVARADO to Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business Proposed name (1) JULIE ANN AREVALO (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name The date registrant started to transact and Professions Code). Statement generally expires at the end of Contractor shall post a copy of the Statement generally expires at the end of business under the fictitious business name five years from the date on which it was filed prevailing rate of per diem wages at THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this five years from the date on which it was filed or names listed above: 05/1989 The Downey Patriot in the office of the County Clerk, except, as the job site. The Contractor, and any 12 | The Downey Patriot Legal Notices/Classifieds Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020 CLASSIFIEDS AUTOS MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES SERVICES

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Arrospide, Plaintiff, vs. Daniel , as Beneficiary WILL SELL AT PUBLIC interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), may be responsible for paying off all liens cause, if any, why the petition for change of A HEARING on the petition will be held on E. Johns, Defendant. AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER advances, if any, under the terms of the senior to the lien being auctioned off, before name should not be granted. Any person JANUARY 29, 2021 at 8:30am. in Dept. 2D TO: Daniel E. Johns, the Defendant above FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and you can receive clear title to the property. objecting to the name changes described Room N/A located at SUPERIOR COURT named: money of the United States, by cash, a expenses of the Trustee and of trusts created You are encouraged to investigate the above must file a written objection that OF CALIFRONIA, COUNTY OF LOS YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and cashier’s check drawn by a state or national by said Deed of Trust, to-wit $133,695.08 existence, priority, and size of outstanding includes the reasons for the objection at ANGELES, 111 NORTH HILL STREET, LOS required to answer the Amended Complaint bank, a check drawn by a state or federal (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional liens that may exist on this property by least two court days before the matter is ANGELES, 90012, CENTRAL - STANLEY in this action, of which a copy is herewith credit union, or a check drawn by a state advances, if any, will increase this figure prior contacting the county recorder’s office or scheduled to be heard and must appear at MOSK COURTHOUSE served upon you, and to serve a copy of or federal savings and loan association, to sale. The beneficiary under said Deed of a title insurance company, either of which the hearing to show cause why the petition IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the your answer to the said Amended Complaint savings association, or savings bank Trust heretofore executed and delivered may charge you a fee for this information. should not be granted. If no written objection petition, you should appear at the hearing on the subscribers at their offices at One specified in section 5102 of the Financial to the undersigned a written Declaration If you consult either of these resources, you is timely filed, the court may grant the petition and state your objections or file written Lafayette Court, Lafayette Avenue, Camden, Code and authorized to do business in of Default and Demand for Sale, and a should be aware that the same lender may without a hearing. objections with the court before the hearing. South Carolina, within thirty (30) days this state). At: Behind the fountain located written Notice of Default and Election to hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust NOTICE OF HEARING Your appearance may be in person or by after service thereof, exclusive of the day in Civic Center Plaza located at 400 Civic Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY Date: FEBRUARY 10, 2021, Time: 10:30 your attorney. of such service, and if you fail to answer Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766, NOTICE Default and Election of Sell to be recorded OWNER: The sale date shown on this a.m., Department: C, Room: 312 IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent the Amended Complaint within the time OF TRUSTEE’S SALE – continued all right, in the county where the real property is notice of sale may be postponed one or The address of the court is 12720 NORWALK creditor of the decedent, you must file your aforesaid, the Plaintiff in this action will apply title and interest conveyed to and now held located and more than three months have more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, BOULEVARD, NORWALK CA 90650 claim with the court and mail a copy to the to the Court for the relief demanded in the by it under said Deed of Trust in the property elapsed since such recordation. DATE: trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall personal representative appointed by the Amended Complaint. situated in said County, California described 12/1/2020 CALIFORNIA TD SPECIALISTS, 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law be published at least once a week for four court within the later of either (1) four months Camden, South Carolina the land therein: THE WESTERLY 42 FEET AS TRUSTEE, as Trustee 8190 EAST requires that information about trustee sale successive weeks prior to the date set from the date of first issuance of letters to a September 24, 2020 OF LOT 1301, OF TRACT NO. 3648, IN KAISER BLVD., ANAHEIM HILLS, CA 92808 postponements be made available to you for hearing on the petition in the following general personal representative, as defined SPEEDY, TANNER & ATKINSON, LLC THE CITY OF MAYWOOD, COUNTY OF PHONE: 714-283-2180 FOR TRUSTEE and to the public, as a courtesy to those newspaper of general circulation, printed in in section 58(b) of the California Probate Carrie H. Tanner LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, SALE INFORMATION LOG ON TO: www. not present at the sale. If you wish to learn the county, THE DOWNEY PATRIOT Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing Attorneys for the Plaintiff AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 40 stoxposting.com CALL: 844-477-7869 whether your sale date has been postponed, DECEMBER 8, 2020 or personal delivery to you of a notice under Post Office Drawer 100 PAGE(S) 60 AND 61 OF MAPS, IN THE PATRICIO S. INCE’, VICE PRESIDENT and, if applicable, the rescheduled time Judge Margaret M. Bernal section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Camden, South Carolina 29021 OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER CALIFORNIA TD SPECIALIST IS A DEBT and date for the sale of this property, you Judge Of The Superior Court Other California Statutes and legal authority (803) 432-6034 OF SAID COUNTY. The property heretofore COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT may call 844-477-7869, or visit this internet Petitioner or Attorney for Petitioner may affect your rights as a creditor. You described is being sold “as is”. The street A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED Web site www.stoxposting.com, using the TANGELA D. TERRY, SBN 224117 may want to consult with an attorney The Downey Patriot address and other common designation, if WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. file number assigned to this case T.S.# 5777 W. CENTURY BLVD., SUITE 750 knowledgeable in California Law. 11/26/20, 12/3/20, 12/10/20, 12/17/20 any, of the real property described above “NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you 85081. Information about postponements LOS ANGELES, CA 90045 YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the is purported to be: 4416 E. 57TH STREET are considering bidding on this property lien, that are very short in duration or that occur PHONE (310) 641-7800 court. If you are a person interested in the MAYWOOD, CA 90270. The undersigned you should understand that there are risks close in time to the scheduled sale may not FAX (310) 641-7800 estate, you may file with the court a Request Trustee disclaims any liability for any involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You immediately be reflected in the telephone EMAIL for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing TRUSTEE SALES incorrectness of the street address and other will be bidding on a lien, not on the property information or on the Internet Web site. The [email protected] of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets common designation, if any, shown herein. itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee best way to verify postponement information ATTORNEY FOR DEE DEE ALVARADO or of any petition or account as provided in Title Order No. 95524225 Trustee Sale No. Said sale will be made, but without covenant auction does not automatically entitle you is to attend the scheduled sale.” Probate Code section 1250. A Request for 85081 Loan No. 399212961 APN: 6313- or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding to free and clear ownership of the property. The Downey Patriot Special Notice form is available from the 016-009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE title, possession, or encumbrances, to You should also be aware that the lien being STOX 927030 12/17/20, 12/24/20, 12/31/20, 1/7/21 court clerk. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED pay the remaining principal sum of the auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are The Downey Patriot Attorney for petitioner: OF TRUST DATED 8/30/2018. UNLESS note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with the highest bidder at the auction, you are or 12/10/20, 12/17/20, 12/24/20 BRUCE GRIDLEY YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT KANE, BALLMER & BERKMAN YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD PROBATE 515 S. FIGUEROA ST., #780 AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN LOS ANGELES, CA 90071 EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF NOTICE OF PETITION TO (213) 452-0151 THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, ADMINISTER ESTATE OF [email protected] YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 12/30/2020 at 10:30 AM, CALIFORNIA JAMES WILLIAM OWENS The Downey Patriot TD SPECIALISTS, AS TRUSTEE as the Case No. 20STPB08989 12/17/20, 12/24/20, 12/31/20 duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, to Deed of Trust Recorded on 9/7/2018 contingent creditors, and persons who may as Instrument No. 20180913354 in book otherwise be interested in the will or estate, N/A, page N/A of official records in the or both, of SUMMONS Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been County, California, executed by: LUXURY filed by: ANDREW LILLY STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY INVESTMENTS LLC, A CALIFORNIA in the Superior Court of California, County OF SUMTER LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY , as Trustor of LOS ANGELES. IN THE FAMILY COURT OF THE THIRD MASTER DESIGN LOS ANGELES, AS THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests JUDICIAL CIRCUIT TO AN UNDIVIDED 52.20% INTEREST that ANDREW LILLY be appointed as CASE NO. 2020-DR-43-00120 YAEL LIR, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, AS personal representative to administer the AMENDED SUMMONS TO AN UNDIVIDED 47.80% INTEREST Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020 The Downey Patriot | 13

Before you replace your 5 signs you need a new water heater water heater, make sure there An Old Unit: If your water Rumbling and Noise: As banging or rumbling noises Leaks: As metal heats, it are no other leaks coming from heater is older, you can find its water heaters get older, sediment from your unit. You’ll also run expands, and if there are slight the fittings or connections to exact age by looking for the serial builds up on the bottom of the out of hot water sooner. The fractures, water may leak from the tank. You should also check number on the manufacturer’s tanks. As the sediment is heated extra time required to heat water your tank. A leak could damage your heater’s temperature and sticker near its top. The first and reheated, it eventually leads to cracks or holes in your your basement or utility closet, pressure overflow pipe for leaks. two numbers usually represent hardens, wasting energy and water heater, so you should look but your water heater’s inner If you find a leak, have your the year, but these stickers can using a lot of your water heater’s for leaks if you hear banging or tank will stop leaking when its tank replaced right away by an vary. You should check your capacity. You could notice rumbling. metal cools down. experienced professional. manufacturer’s website for more information and have your water heater replaced if you find out that it’s more than 10 years old. Flush your water heater every year so that it lasts as long as possible. Rusty Water: If your hot water is rusty, your water heater could be rusting on the inside, and it might start leaking soon. To see if your hot water is rusty, fill three or four five-gallon buckets or other containers. If rust comes from hot water only, you probably need a new water heater. You can prevent rust by adding a magnesium, aluminum, or zinc anode rod to your water heater. For more protection, use a large anode rod or two regular- sized rods. If you use two, make sure both rods are made of the same metal so that they won’t react chemically with each other and cause more wear. Not Enough Hot Water: If your shower keeps turning cold before you get done, you should get a new water heater. The most common sign that your water heater will fail is a lack of hot water. Sediment often builds up over time in hot water heaters, which separates water from heat sources and takes up space. 14 | The Downey Patriot Real Estate Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020