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Downey mayor, dies at 84 Friday 76˚

■ A beloved civic leader, have known him and our city is Saturday 75˚ Meredith Perkins died at better because of his service and leadership. May He Rest In Peace. his home Tuesday, leaving behind a legacy of service. “My thoughts and prayers are with the Perkins family during Sunday 73˚ their time of loss. He will be sorely missed.” By Eric Pierce Editor Perkins was heavily involved in the Downey community even ON THIS DAY after he left the City Council in DOWNEY – Meredith 2006. APRIL 8 Perkins, a former two-time mayor of Downey, died Tuesday He was a past president of the 1513: after battling recent health Downey Optimist Club, a board Explorer Juan Ponce de Leon claimed struggles. member with the Downey YMCA, Florida for Spain. and also supported The Arc. Perkins served on the City Council from 1998 to 2006, Mario A. Guerra, who replaced 1913: representing District 1. Perkins on the City Council in The 17th amendment to the 2006, called the diminutive Constitution, providing for the popular He was a fierce advocate of Perkins “the biggest man I’ve election of U.S. senators, was ratified. Rancho Los Amigos National ever known.” Rehabilitation Center and helped 1952: oversee renovation of the Rio “He called himself ‘the little Hondo Event Center. guy’ to his friends but he had the President Harry S. Truman seized the biggest heart of anyone I knew,” steel industry to avert a nationwide He was also instrumental in Guerra said. “He was a deeply strike. bringing a skate park to Downey, faithful man that believed in the which was named in his honor. premise that we should always 1973: In a 2011 interview, Perkins treat each other with respect Artist Pablo Picasso died at age 91. said the skate park was and kindness. He lived his life important to him because “it’s that way and was an example to a place for young people to get others. 1977: together and enjoy the outdoors. The Clash’s self-titled debut album was “Our city has so much to be Meredith Perkins died Tuesday at his Downey home. The skate park is a great place to released in Britain. grateful to him for. During his congregate and exchange ideas. I Mayoral term he finished the Rio think it’s a great outlet.” 1987: Hondo Golf Course, and he liked Dodgers executive Al Campanis was Perkins was 84. to say, on time and under budget. fired after making racist comments in a He loved the YMCA and The Arc “We are saddened to have television interview. lost another great Downey and was generous with his time and treasures for both. He loved “His love for Downey was servant,” Mayor Claudia M. 1990: Frometa said in a statement. our youth and was the driving contagious,” Vasquez said. “I Ryan White, an AIDS patient whose “Former Mayor Meredith Perkins force in our city building the still remember when he drove skate park. I was honored to be me around Downey sharing his battle for acceptance gained national was dearly loved and admired attention, died at age 18. for his dedication to our city and mayor when we named the park vision and challenging me to after him. improve upon it. His legacy has his fierce advocacy for all that is 1992: good and honorable. His legacy “Downey is a better been cemented into Downey’s of service to our city will always community because of him. I history and he will be missed.” Tennis player Arthur Ashe announced that he had AIDS. be remembered. am a better person because of Another former mayor, Keith “He advocated for Rancho Los him. He touched so many and McCarthy, said he had “love, 1994: his presence will always be felt. respect and appreciation” for Amigos National Rehabilitation Rock singer-musician Kurt Cobain of Thank you Mr. Mayor for being Perkins. Center because he believed Nirvana was found dead in Seattle a friend and leader to so many. in giving people the medical “We became good friends at age 27 of a self-inflicted gunshot I love you sir and will miss you treatment they deserved. over the years,” McCarthy said. wound. very much.” Meredith loved all things Downey “I was always impressed by and was present everywhere he Former Downey mayor Meredith’s humility, diligence 2002: could up until his health would Fernando Vasquez also and kindness in all areas of life. Suzan-Lori Parks became the first not allow him. I was fortunate to remembered Perkins. Today is a sad day.” African-American woman to win a Pulitzer Prize for drama for her play “Topdog/Underdog.”

2005: World leaders joined pilgrims and prelates in St. Peter’s Square for the Perk in all stages of his life funeral of Pope John Paul II.

■ Former Downey mayor in fact, Dr. Greg Perkins is middle school with a successful 2009: Kirk Cartozian read the currently completing his medical campaign for Class President, Somali pirates hijacked the U.S.-flagged following story at a 2006 residency in St. Louis, MO. continued at Cal State Long Maersk Alabama. (The crew retook the Having had his son Greg attend Beach in the running for Student cargo ship, and Navy sharpshooters ceremony for Meredith USC Medical School, Father Perk Body President, and culminated killed two pirates holding the ship’s Perkins, when he was became a very big Trojan Fan in two successive and successful American captain.) termed out of office. and has been known to hire the campaigns on the Downey City SC Band and Cheerleaders for Council. Our Mayor has never 2013: It is republished with special events. lost an election! permission. Former British prime minister Margaret Perk began a lengthy career Mayor Perkins’ first Thatcher died in London at age 87. in sales as the Regional Sales involvement with the City By Kirk Cartozian Manager for Eutectic Welding of Downey was as a member 2014: Alloys, where he sat atop in the of the General Plan Advisory James Hellwig, the professional national sales rankings for 15 Committee in 1990. In 1992, he wrestler known as the Ultimate Warrior, years. He later joined Bowman was appointed by Mayor Barbara Meredith Perkins (known as died of a heart attack. He was 54. Perk to friends, and self-named Distribution (serving the Riley to serve on the Planning “The Little Guy”) was born West Coast of this Cleveland- Commission, where he diligently in Bauxite, Arkansas, a small headquartered company) and served for six years until 1998, Birthdays completed his stellar career when he made his successful bid mining town 30 miles Southwest Rapper Biz Markie (57), “House of of Little Rock. In the late 1940s, after 27 years of service there at to the Downey City Council. In Bowman. 2002, Perk was re-elected to a Cards” actress Robin Wright (54), Young Perk’s family decided Academy Award winning actress second and final term and now to journey west and settled in So, “what else should we Patricia Arquette (53), “Grand Theft is upon his final days (in office, Southern California. (This area know about Mayor Perk?” Well, Auto V” actor Shawn Fonteno (53), that is). just hasn’t been the same since). being involved in the community Imperial Highway and soul you put into this middleweight boxer Gennady Golovkin position for the eight years that Adolescent Perk graduated from is what Mayor Perk has always Mayor Perk’s record of ■ Roadway medians and (39), Disney actress Skai Jackson (19). you served. I was lucky to work Lynwood High School in 1955 been. Whether it be coaching accomplishment is way too improvements along Paramount alongside you for the last six. and thereafter attended Cal State DJAA sports, serving on the long to recount them all. He Blvd Long Beach. He has continued YMCA Board, active involvement has well-served as a city liaison The Downey High vs. Warren Book Recommendation ■ The delivery of the Downey his friendship with countless with the Optimist Club, joining to the County of Los Angeles’ High banter made even stressful “The Forever Girl” by Jill Shalvis Skate Park (even though it isn’t high school and college friends. his sons in Boy Scout Fellowship Sanitation District, Vector times enjoyable. in his district) When Maze returns to Wildstone for the Fresh out of college, Young- and even his daughter with the Control (pests and bugs capable Perk will be missed by all wedding of her estranged bff and the Adult Perk started his own Girl Scouts, or even serving of transmitting diseases) ■ Protection of the Rancho on this council and in this sister of her heart, it’s also a reunion of business in 1960. In 1962, Perk as the very prestigious Vice- and SEAACA (Southeast Area Los Amigos Hospital and its community. We’ll forever a once ragtag team of teenagers who and his wife Irene settled in President of the Warren High Animal Control Authority) property remember his famous quote, had only each other until a tragedy tore School Bear Bingo Group, Mayor and numerous city council them apart and scattered them wide. Downey, CA and raised three ■ The Downey Landing “On to Victory!” And, yes Mr. Perk has always jumped at the committees and subcommittees. wonderful children (Peggy, Project and Kaiser Hospital Mayor, you have more victories Now as adults together again in Greg and Jeff). Unfortunately, opportunity to be involved in his To those most close with him, ahead of you. You may call the lake house, there are secrets ■ And, most notably, the they lived on the wrong side of local community. we know that he is most proud yourself “The Little Guy,” but and resentments mixed up in all of delivering the following to the successful sale (yes, the concept the amazing childhood memories. town and sent their children Now you may be wondering, you’ve always been “The Big Downey Community: had to be sold to the public) and Unexpectedly, they instantly fall back to Warren High School. All “just how did our Mayor get Guy” to us. construction of the new and into their roles: Maze their reckless three have become successful his political start?” Running ■ The undergrounding of improved Rio Hondo Clubhouse. We’ll miss you, Big Guy! leader, Cat the den mother, Heather the adults in their own right and, political campaigns is nothing the Edison power lines along Thank you. beloved baby sister, and Walker, a man Perk, I will miss the heart new to our Mayor. It began in of mystery. 2 | The Downey Patriot Thursday, April 8, 2021

thousands of premature deaths 88% of the world’s population mood changes and fuels aggres- cessing, packaging, and shipping from heat stroke and exhaus- breathes air that does not meet sive behavior, and worsening air food. Approximately 40% of this tion, and from the exacerbation the World Health Organization’s pollution leads to an increase in food ends up in landfills. Note Paging Dr. Frischer... of heart and kidney problems. In air quality guidelines. mental health issues like anxiety that livestock are among the most general, children and older adults Crop yields and food secu- and depression. resource-intensive of all food are the most vulnerable to heat, rity will be impacted. Floods, How might an individual slow sources. By Dr. Alan Frischer along with those with chronic droughts, and storms occur in global warming? · Use your lighting: Invest medical problems and those on greater frequency with climate · Use your energy: Install in LED bulbs, which use up to 80% certain medications. It’s no secret: our planet is fires, and the many health threats change, and any of these can wipe renewable energy sources like less energy than conventional suffering from extreme weather that accompany them: air pol- Frost-free seasons will out harvests. Pest infestations are solar panels, or use a utility com- incandescent bulbs. They are and warming. Let’s not ignore lution, disease-carrying insects, lengthen. Warmer weather allows likely to increase. Elevated levels pany that generates much of its cheaper in the long run. this. access to safe water and food, dis- mosquitoes to live longer, leading of carbon dioxide reduce the power from wind or solar sources. · Use your car: Drive a to increased disease transmis- nutritional value of some crops Climate change is considered placement, and mental illness. As · Use your home: Weather- fuel-efficient vehicle. Save fuel sion. In warmer climates, ticks like wheat and rice, and warmer the biggest is so often the case, the impacts ize to better retain both cooling or by keeping tires properly inflated, experience longer periods of summers affect many crops. global health of global warming disproportion- heating. and by keeping it well main- ately affect the most marginalized activity. This will increase the Warmer temperatures also reduce tained. threat of the · Use your appliances: groups of people, including those spread of diseases like Zika, den- milk production on dairy farms, 21st century – Choose appliances that are energy · Use your voice: Speak up with disabilities, low-income gue, and West Nile. and can reduce water quality by yes, a greater efficient. for positive change. threat than this families, the elderly, and those Increased ground-level ozone encouraging the growth of harm- · Use your water: Reduce Dr. Alan Frischer is former chief of current pan- who live in more remote areas. and smog will result in worsening ful algae. water waste, which reduces the staff and former chief of medicine at demic. How does this impact our air quality, which in turn will lead Extreme weather like hur- amount of energy it takes to get Downey Regional Medical Center. personal health? to more serious respiratory dis- ricanes and wildfires bring with The effects water to you. Write to him in care of this news- of climate Hotter days are expected eases. Larger and more frequent them a decline in our safety and · Use your food: Minimize paper at 8301 E. Florence Ave., Suite change include record tempera- to become more common and wildfires will continue to unleash well being. It harms our health food waste, and consume less 100, Downey, CA 90240. tures and drought, melting gla- severe. Rising temperatures in dangerous particles and gasses care infrastructure, making meat. 10% of energy in the United ciers, severe storms and floods, summer months can add many into the air. Allergy seasons will it more difficult for people to last longer and be more intense. receive needed care. Heat causes States goes into growing, pro-

PIH Health acquires Los Angeles Cardiology Cerritos prepares Associates to reopen public DOWNEY – PIH Health announced that it has acquired the nationally recognized Los Angeles Cardiology Associates effective April 1, 2021. facilities With the acquisition, the 12 healthcare providers of Los Angeles Cardiology Associates are now part of its existing medical group, PIH CERRITOS – The City of Cerritos is preparing to reopen public Health Physicians. facilities in compliance with the County of Los Angeles Public Health Officer Order and all applicable health and safety protocols. PIH Health adds an additional seven medical offices to its network which are located in Cypress, Lancaster, Los Angeles, Palmdale, San Cerritos Mayor Naresh Solanki said: “My City Council colleagues Bernardino, and Upland. and I are delighted that Los Angeles County is now in the orange tier of the State of California’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy, which Los Angeles Cardiology Associates are leaders in advanced allows many sectors to open at a greater indoor capacity. The City is techniques including transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) working towards welcoming the community back to our outstanding for the treatment of aortic stenosis, transcatheter mitral valve facilities.” repair and replacement for the treatment of mitral regurgitation and stenosis, and the minimally invasive transradial cardiac Cerritos staff members are developing detailed plans to safely catheterization procedure. reopen the Cerritos Library and the Cerritos Senior Center at Pat Nixon Park, as well as the Cerritos Park East, Heritage Park and “PIH Health is now able to connect with more communities, transition for patients to PIH Health Physicians,” added Smolskis. Liberty Park community centers. The City’s Recreation Services and serve as their partner in health and wellness,” said PIH Health “We look forward to being a trusted partner in the health and Division is also working on plans to restart the youth soccer league Physicians President Brian Smolskis. Patients can expect to receive wellness of our newest patients.” and the summer basketball program. the same excellent quality of care from their primary care physician Patients with questions can call 213.977.0419 for more and specialists, without interruption. The planning process involves staff training and adapting information. If you are looking for a physician or specialist, please facilities and services to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Once the “Our primary focus during this time is conducting a smooth visit PIHHealth.org/Find-a-Doctor. reopening plans are completed and implemented, the City will announce the dates that each facility will reopen to the public. The city encourages everyone to protect themselves and their families from COVID-19 by following all guidelines from public health officials. L.A. County guidelines also include: avoid or clean surfaces that are touched by others, increase ventilation by going outside Health & or opening windows, keep interactions with others short and give yourself space from others. Wellness

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(562) 806-9400 • (800) 811-8881 7847 E. Florence Avenue, Suite 111, Downey, CA 90240 Thursday, April 8, 2021 The Downey Patriot | 3 Mayor hosting virtual town hall meeting DOWNEY – Downey Mayor achievements before taking 7917-4632 and the passcode is Claudia M. Frometa will hold a questions from the public. 158746. To pose a question during virtual town hall meeting April the Q&A, call (562) 299-6622 “It is important to keep 22 where residents are invited and operators will submit your residents informed of the great to call in and ask the mayor question. things our City is doing to keep questions. our programs and services Participants will be asked The forum will be held via running efficiently and our to provide an email address so Zoom starting at 5:30 p.m. community safe,” Frometa said. their question or concern can “I value our residents’ input and be addressed afterward in case Frometa is expected to look forward to answering their there is not enough time during speak about her mayoral questions and concerns.” the Q&A. goals, Downey’s response to Covid-19, and the city’s recent The Zoom meeting ID is 942- Supervisors vote to create anti-racism fund LOS ANGELES – The Los The fund would aim to partner Black Lives Matter movement Angeles County Board of with research institutions to and is especially geared toward Supervisors on Tuesday approved better understand, address, and the racism that systematically a proposal to address an increase end hate, bias, discrimination, affects Black residents. in incidents of anti-Asian and xenophobia against The proposal approved hate and violence through the communities of color. Last week, Rotary Club of Downey donated $2,625 worth of gift cards from five local restaurants to the Tursday directs county leaders to Emergency Department of PIH Downey. county’s existing Anti-Racism, “The escalation of attacks convene a workgroup including Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI) “We wanted to thank the staff of PIH for all of the hard work that they’ve done, and continue to do, against AAPI Americans has been AAPI community leaders to Initiative and explore creating an for our community during this pandemic,” Rotary said. “At the same time we saw an opportunity to a heartbreaking reminder of how consider ways to address the LA County Equity and Diversity help another part of our community adversely impacted by the pandemic: local restaurants owned by far we have to go toward building rise in anti-Asian hate and Fund. Downey residents. There were 120 gift cards in total, each valued at either $20 or $25.” a society where everyone can feel incorporate those strategies into The motion by supervisors safe, accepted, and equal,” said the county’s anti-racist agenda. Rotarians in attendance: Patricia Megallon (far left), Amelia Sanchez (third from left), Barbara Janice Hahn and Holly Mitchell Hahn. Lamberth (5th head from the left, in the back), President William Medina (next to Barbara in the back), and Alex Lopez on the far right. would also explore the feasibility On July 21, 2020, the of launching the LA County supervisors adopted the Anti- Equity and Diversity Fund with an Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion In Memory of initial investment of $1 million. Initiative at the height of the Dorothy Jane Shabla In Memory of March 7, 1929 - March 24, 2021 Mary Conceta “Rose” Corey Dorothy was born in Girard, Ohio, to John and Madeline Casale. Crime Report March 6, 1924 - February 9, 2021 She attended Saint Rose Catholic On Tuesday, February 9, 2021 School in Girard and graduated Mary Conceta Corey passed away • On 3/22/2021 at approximately 4:55 pm, officers responded from McKinley High School in to the 11500 block of Dolan Ave regarding a Critical Missing at the age of 96. Niles, Ohio, in 1947. elderly adult. The male climbed out of a window in the memory Mary was born at home on March Dorothy married her high care unit of the retirement center. The missing placed a chair 6, 1924 in Girard, Ohio to John and school sweetheart, Roy A. Shabla, at the base of his bathroom window, tore off the screen, and Mary Colapietro, who were both climbed out the window. Officers located the male a few hours at Saint Stephen Catholic Church after receiving the call. Italian immigrants. Mary was the in Niles on August 19, 1950. youngest of six children. The newlyweds moved to Southern California where Mary was baptized on April 6, Dorothy pursued a career as a radiology technician at • Detectives are investigating a shooting that occurred on 1924 at St. Rose Catholic Church 3/24/2021 at about 10:25 pm in the alley off the 8600 block of Whittier Presbyterian Hospital. Soon she was employed by Stewart and Gray Rd. Several subjects gathered in the alley in Girard, where later she attended elementary school. William V. Adler, MD., whose offices were located on Imperial where a fight ensued. The suspect drove up to the group and She remained a devoted Catholic throughout her life and Highway in Downey. She retired after 32 years of service. discharged a firearm into the air. It appeared the suspect fired a member of St. Raymond Parish in Downey, California for the gun with the intent to disperse the group. The suspect left Dorothy and Roy settled in Downey, California, and had the alley prior to officers’ arrival. Officers were not able to locate almost 30 - years. three children; one child, Roy Anthony Shabla, still resides the suspect. No one was injured in this incident. On August 10, 1944 Mary and Russell Dean Corey were in Downey and is a poet and artist. married at the Trumbull Country Courthouse. Mary survived Dorothy was a world traveler and an avid reader. Besides Russell by many years. They had no children. several trips to Europe, she visited the Soviet Union, China, • On 3/25/2021 at approximately 8:15 pm, two subjects began arguing in the parking lot of 8890 Apollo Way (Bar Louie) over Mary moved west to California in the 1960’s, where she and South America. She loved various aspects of culture a parking space. The suspect, a male adult, retrieved a firearm lived with her niece Dorothy Shabla and her family. Mary and visited museums throughout her travels and at home. from his waistband and pointed it at the victim. The suspect soon accepted employment with Canada Dry Corporation, For many years, she was a season ticket holder for the Los and a female associate left the area in their vehicle as the victim at the Los Angeles facility and later she was employed by J.C. called the police. While being interviewed in the parking lot, Angeles Opera. the victim observed the suspect and female waiting in line at Pennys, where she retired at the age of 72. She also enjoyed hooking rugs. Bar Louie. The suspect was detained and the female associate Mary had a passion for “big band” music and loved to Her survivors include her sister, Ursula Cicero in Fort was found to be in possession of a stolen firearm, which was the dance. She had a quick smile and was known for her kind, Myers, Florida; her children, Madalyn D. Dornak and Roy same weapon that had been pointed at the victim. The male was generous, life loving spirit. placed under arrest for assault with a deadly weapon and the Anthony Shabla, and her grandchild, Hadley Grooms. female was arrested for possession of a stolen firearm. Surviving Mary are nieces Ursula Cicero, Dorothy Shabla, She was preceded in death by her husband Roy A. Shabla; Alice Kovalcik, and Joan Reer, and nephew John Colapietro her son, John Edward Shabla, and by both parents. Dorothy along with other Ohio nieces. Other survivors include great was loved by many and her generous spirit was felt by all • On 3/27/2021 at approximately 10 pm, the male adult nieces and nephews’s and great-great nieces and nephew’s she encountered. She will be deeply missed. She was 92. suspect was waiting in line at 8860 Apollo (Bar Louie) and began to complain due to the wait time and was asked to leave. The and a small loving group of friends. Masses for Dorothy Shabla will be said at the following suspect punched a waiter in the face and was restrained by A mass will be said for intention of Mary at St. Raymond churches: St. Raymond Catholic Church, Downey, CA – May security. Security walked the suspect off the premises and once Parish, Downey, California on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at 10:00 2, 2021, 11:00 a.m. St. Thomas More Catholic Community, he was let go, the suspect pulled out a knife and chased security with it. The suspect was tackled to the ground by bystanders and a.m. mass: at St. Thomas More, Henderson, Nevada on Friday Henderson, NV – May 7, 2021, 8:00 a.m. St. Rose Catholic arrested for assault with a deadly weapon. May 7, 2021at 8:00 a.m. and at St. Rose Catholic Church, Church, Girard, OH – November 9, 2021, 8:00 a.m. Girard, Ohio on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. Condolences may be added to Dorothy’s obituary at

• On 3/29/2021 at approximately 4 am, officers responded to The family wishes to thank Mary’s family and friends who www.affordablecremation.com. The family wishes to thank the 8100 block of Telegraph Rd regarding an unresponsive adult have send cards and left supportive messages. all who have sent support and left sympathy messages. male transient at the Shell station. Officers located the subject and administered one dose of Narcan. The subject became responsive and was transported by Downey Fire to Downey PIH.

• Detectives are investigating a residential burglary that occurred on 4/1/2021 at about 9:40 pm in the 12800 block of Downey Ave. The victim arrived home and found the suspect inside his residence. The victim realized a handgun was missing, retrieved his shotgun, and brandished the weapon at the suspect. The victim ordered the suspect out of the residence and the suspect fled on a bicycle. Officers arrived and set up a perimeter where the suspect was last seen. With the assistance of an air unit, a search was conducted however the suspect was not located. The victim located his missing firearm at his residence and believed the only loss was a camera.

• On 4/2/2021 at approximately 1:40 am, officers responded to Imperial Hwy at Lakewood Blvd regarding a report of an injury traffic collision. It was determined a vehicle driving westbound Imperial Hwy at a high rate of speed ran a red light at Lakewood Blvd. The solo occupant driver lost control of the vehicle and collided into a tree on the north sidewalk of Imperial Hwy. The driver (an adult male) was pronounced deceased at the scene. The D.A.R.T. (Downey Accident Reconstruction Team) and Forensics responded for investigation.

• Detectives are investigating an assault that occurred on 4/2/2021 at about 8:25 am in the 9100 block of Brookshire Ave. The adult female victim was asleep inside her apartment when the suspect (a relative of the victim), kicked open the front door. The suspect attacked the victim as she laid in bed. He repeatedly struck her in the face and head with a closed fist, causing severe swelling and possible fractures to the left side of her face. The suspect fled on foot prior to officers’ arrival. The victim was transported to Downey PIH. 4 | The Downey Patriot Thursday, April 8, 2021

restaurants owned by others, hit sitcom “Dennis the Menace,” they may seem. It’s ok to not be funk-rock sound. Gadsden opened Martha Lou’s died April 3 at her home in Los ok, it’s ok to ask for help, it’s Dickerson co-wrote some Obituaries Kitchen in 1983 in a converted Angeles at age 98. absolutely necessary to ask for of War’s most enduring hits, Charleston service station. help.” After a minor movie career in including “Low Rider,” “Why There, she served a soul food the 1940s and ‘50s, Henry landed Can’t We Be Friends?” and that’s specific to the Low This was key to today’s her most notable role, playing “Summer.” He also provided Isamu Akasaki, Country region of the South ubiquitous use of LEDs as Alice Mitchell in TV’s “Dennis Bibian Mentel, vocals on some songs, including Carolina/Georgia coast. inventor of blue efficient light sources, and the Menace.” She starred as the Paralympic gold singing lead on 1972’s “The LED light the technology is also used Gadsden’s specialties gentle, loving mother of the World is a Ghetto.” in flatscreen TVs, automobile included beef stew with oxtails, mischievous little boy from 1959 medalist Isamu Akasaki, a Japanese Dickerson recorded 12 headlights, medical devices, and chitterlings, okra soup, and until the show’s cancellation in Bibian Mentel, a physicist who was part of the albums with War before his much more. her best-selling fried chicken. 1963. snowboarder who won three Nobel Prize-winning team that departure from the band in 1979. Over the years, Martha Lou’s gold medals at the Paralympic developed blue LED light, a Akasaki, Amano, and Later, Henry made In the 1990s, he reunited with Kitchen began attracting notice Winter Games after losing part breakthrough that led to the Nakamura shared the Nobel appearances on TV shows some members of War to form from foodies and tourists, and of her leg to cancer, died March widespread use of LED today, Prize in Physics in 2014 for including “Hazel,” “Falcon the Lowrider Band. Gadsden’s reputation as a top 29 at her home in Loosdrecht, died April 1 at a hospital in their work. Akasaki received Crest,” “Dallas,” “Doogie soul food chef grew. the Netherlands of brain cancer Nagoya, Japan of pneumonia at hundreds of other patents for Howser, M.D.,” and “Parks and at the age of 48. the age of 92. his work over the years, and he The restaurant was featured Recreation.” Her film credits Alcee Hastings, was awarded for his work with in the New York Times and on include “Miss Grant Takes Mentel was a Dutch Early LEDs emitted red honors including the Kyoto Prize TV’s “Top Five Restaurants” and Richmond” (1949) with Lucille snowboarding champion before long-serving light. They were useful in in Advanced Technology, the “The Zimmern List.” Ball and “Gang War” (1958) with her illness, winning the national Congressman technological applications, but Edison Medal, and the Queen Charles Bronson. championship six times. She they only provided a very small Gadsden continued her Alcee Hastings, a U.S. Elizabeth Prize for Engineering. was preparing to compete in the amount of light. work at Martha Lou’s Kitchen “Many of the fans say, ‘Oh, Representative from Florida who 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt until the restaurant closed in I always wished you were my served from 1993 until his death, Creating a blue LED Lake City when she injured her September 2020 as the landlord mom’ and ‘My mom was jealous died April 6 after a battle with was a challenge that many ankle. Martha Lou Gadsen, sold the lot and the building was of you, because I wanted you for pancreatic cancer at the age of scientists worked on, including slated to be demolished. a mom.’ Which is pretty funny, An x-ray revealed a bone 84. Akasaki and his graduate soul food cook because I don’t think my own tumor, one that had initially student, Hiroshi Amano. They “I work by air; I do not Hastings began his career Martha Lou Gadsden, owner children felt that way,” Henry occurred in 1999 and was successfully developed an LED measure,” she said in a 2013 as a lawyer in Fort Lauderdale, of the iconic Charleston, South said in an interview. “I have a now back. Mentel’s leg was that emitted blue light, and Shuji interview. “I know what I want Florida, taking on civil rights Carolina soul food restaurant daughter and two sons. All they amputated below the knee Nakamura further refined their done but to give you the recipe cases in an area where the rights Martha Lou’s Kitchen, died April knew was, I was off to work, and and she was told she’d never process to create a blue LED that I’ll have to just make up one of Black people were often 1 at her home in Charleston at I wasn’t with them as much as snowboard again. because I know how I fix my threatened in the 1960s and produced abundant light. the age of 91. they would have liked me to be.” food. And see everybody don’t Instead, she was back on ‘70s. After years of cooking at do the same. See, I put a dash the slopes as soon as possible, Hastings fought to of this and a dash of that and a and seven months after her desegregate Broward County dash of that. And then I get it Lee MacMillan, surgery, she won her seventh In Memory of schools and sued establishments coming out my way.” Dutch championship, competing social media that wouldn’t serve Black against non-disabled athletes. Dr. Adam D. influencer people. The Paralympics initially Lee MacMillan, a social After building a reputation Thropay Gloria Henry, weren’t an option for Mentel, as media influencer who shared as a crusader for social justice, snowboarding wasn’t included ‘Dennis the Menace’ stories of her “van life” travels, he made history in 1979 by January 7, 1952 - in the games. But she lobbied for died by suicide March 26 at age becoming the first Black federal TV mom years, and the event was finally January 10, 2021 28. judge in Florida. But his term on Gloria Henry, the actress who added to the 2014 Paralympic the bench ended 10 years later became a household name in the MacMillan became a popular Winter Games. Beloved husband, father, papa, in impeachment and removal late 1950s when she landed the influencer alongside her then- Mentel won gold in the after he was tried on charges of brother, chiropractor, and servant role of Alice Mitchell, the title boyfriend, Max Bidstrup, as snowboard cross that year, soliciting a bribe. of the Lord Jesus Christ. character Dennis’ mother on the the couple traveled around the and she came back to the 2018 Americas in a van. He became the first Paralympics and won gold in sitting federal judge to be Their videos for their both snowboard cross and In Memory of tried on criminal charges. The Max & Lee YouTube channel banked slalom. impeachment ended his judicial documented how they handled Julia Filomena Bartolotti But Mentel’s cancer career, but it didn’t prevent him a minimalist lifestyle of tiny continued to return over and from seeking – and winning – home living as they traveled and January 9, 1924 - March 15, 2021 over again. She had five more public office in the future. camped in the van, as well as Julia Filomena was born January 9, 1924 in Morenci, Arizona. surgeries even as she continued sharing their many adventures. Hastings had mounted to compete as often as possible. Her Italian immigrant father worked in the local copper mines. several unsuccessful bids for After MacMillan and Bidstrup Her mother was also born in Morenci. Julia’s father, Leonardo, died “As an athlete, it’s a funny various public offices, including broke up in 2020, MacMillan thing — people look up to the U.S. Senate, before his first when she was just over a year old. Her older sister, Mary, died at continued to share her life you, put you on a pedestal, win in 1992 – just three years via her Life with Lee YouTube the age of 4 when Julia was almost 3. think you’re capable of doing after he was removed from the channel and Instagram account. In 1927 Julia’s mother, Catherine, moved to Los Angeles and anything,” Mentel said in 2018. federal bench. He was elected In addition to documenting her “A week later, suddenly you’re to the House, representing married a widower, Joe DiCarlo, with two children. Julia grew adventures, MacMillan candidly disabled, and now people were Florida’s 23rd district and later discussed her struggles with up in that family that added two younger brothers in 1928 and 1930. The family lived on telling me what I could not its 20th district. He would go on mental health. 92nd Street near Compton Avenue. By 1940 the family had moved to a house on Compton do. And this made me really to mount another 14 successful Avenue between 76th and 77th Streets where they remained until 1970. A post to MacMillan’s rebellious. Because, let’s be campaigns, becoming the Julia graduated from Fremont High School in 1942 and then attended beautician school. Instagram account on Monday honest: The more people were longest serving current member confirmed her death was by telling me what I could not do, of the House. Serving on the She then got a job in a beauty salon. suicide. the more I wanted to prove them Rules Committee, Hastings During World War II Julia’s cousin’s fiancé brought home a fellow Marine stationed at El wrong.” earned a reputation in Congress “After living an for speaking his mind. Toro Marine Base for Sunday dinner. His name was Joe Bartolotti. Joe and Julia were married extraordinary life, and fighting July 27, 1946. a brave battle with depression, “The most practical way of The couple purchased a new house on Benares Street in Downey in 1951. Their first child, our hearts are shattered to share Morris Dickerson, looking at it is I’ve had a good that Lee took her life on Friday,” founding member run,” Hastings said after his Judy, was born that April. Their second child, Joe, was born in July 1957. Both kids attended the post said. “She was the cancer diagnosis. “The simple Downey schools, graduating from Warren High School. brightest light, a magnetic force of War fact of the matter is that I Judy was married in 1970, a union that produced three granddaughters over the next decade. of nature and was loved by so so Morris “B.B.” Dickerson, have faced no challenge as The granddaughters grew up in close contact with their grandparents, who doted on them. many.” the bassist and a vocalist for considerable as this particular one, but I face it with the same The statement continued, the classic funk-rock band War, Joe and Julia loved to travel, always by car and mostly in California. courage that I’ve faced other “If we can do one thing for Lee died April 2 at a hospital in Long challenges, and that is it ain’t Joe died unexpectedly in 1996, just shy of their 50th wedding anniversary. Julia remained now, in the midst of this soul- Beach after a long illness at the nothing but something to do.” in the Downey house until 2018, when she moved into assisted living in La Palma. She crushing loss, it’s to spread the age of 71. passed away there on March 15, 2021 at the age of 97. She is survived by one younger message that mental health is Dickerson was one of the brother, Tony DiCarlo, her daughter Judy Muehlebach (Paul), son Joe Bartolotti, and just as real as physical health, founders of War in 1969. His and that illness can strike distinctive bass lines helped give granddaughters Kathie, Jennifer, and Courtney Muehlebach. anyone, no matter how unlikely the band their unmistakable Thursday, April 8, 2021 Opinion The Downey Patriot | 5 Delivering reliable water our customers can trust

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be scrapped anyway! These programs are failures... but they make environmentalists feel good.” Like California’s “clean energy” rules. How long until all American Biden’s California dreams motorists pay the $4/gallon Californians pay? Or the $7 people pay in Norway and Denmark? Biden also picked lots of Californians for his administration. By John Stossel Oh, it was a record for California. Before the pandemic, the state’s When Vice President Kamala Harris was San Francisco’s district unemployment was 12th worst in America. Now, it’s 3rd worst. I was surprised to read (in The Los Angeles Times) that the Biden attorney, she oversaw 1,900 convictions for pot offenses. Yet, administration’s “role model for America” is... California! He wants to The statement continues, “We remain the fifth largest economy she’s since joked about her own marijuana use. When the Biden “Make America California.” in the world... home to 20 of Fortune’s fastest growing companies.” administration fired staffers for using marijuana in the past, Harris That is a terrible idea. But that only means California was hospitable to business years was spared. Californians now rush to move out of California. ago. Now Oracle, Tesla and many other companies are moving “Unfortunately, there’s been a trend in the Biden administration operations to other states. Some hopeful folks still move there, but so many more leave that of giving jobs to people who might check (race and gender) boxes,” California now loses more than 10,000 citizens every month. In fact, A big reason is California’s onerous regulations. They make it hard says Tate. “But they have horrendous track records.” the state will soon lose a congressional seat. to create anything new. It’s also a reason housing costs so much. Biden made Alejandro Mayorkas America’s new secretary of Why do Californians leave? “Exorbitant tax rates, high crime rates, California passed a law raising its minimum wage from $13 to $15/ Homeland Security even though he was cited by the inspector general the failing public school systems, the exorbitant cost of living,” says hr. That’s one reason many Californians can’t find any legal work. for pressuring his staff to approve visas for politically powerful reporter Kristen Tate in my new video. A good thing about America having 50 states is that when states Democrats. So many Californians move away that there’s now even a shortage fail, we can learn from their mistakes. People defeated by California’s “In government, you always fail up,” complains Tate. of U-Hauls. Renting one to go from Los Angeles to Houston costs four rules move to Nevada or Texas. But if the federal government adopts The LA Times wrote that Biden wouldn’t nominate California Labor times as much as it does to go from Houston to LA. California’s rules, where can we move? Secretary Julie Su because “rampant levels of fraud scuttled (her) “People are just emptying out!” says Tate. The Congressional Budget Office says a national $15 minimum prospects.” Biden then made her deputy secretary of labor. wage will help some people, but it will cost 1.4 million jobs. But this seems crazy. California has great weather and all kinds of “If we make America California,” concludes Tate, “we are all going natural advantages. Yet, Biden wants the higher minimum. to be paying for it.” The state’s politicians drive people away with bad policies. Biden’s plan for America also includes a new version of Cash for At least Californians can move to other states. Clunkers, the absurd program that once paid people to junk old cars. Asked by Stossel TV whether it’s a bad idea for President Joe Biden But I don’t want to leave America. California has its own version, which the state claims helps reduce to “make the U.S. more like California,” Governor Gavin Newsom’s John Stossel is author of “Give Me a Break: How I Exposed Hucksters, emissions. office replied with a statement saying, “Before the COVID pandemic, Cheats, and Scam Artists and Became the Scourge of the Liberal Media.” California saw job growth and record low unemployment.” “But most of the cars that were turned in were not even actively registered,” says Tate. “It means they probably were just going to Wow. Really?

This will be particularly true next year, with Democrats facing Pentagon brass to pulling out of Iraq and Afghanistan. These officers were, midterm elections that could give Republicans control of Congress. he wrote, products of “a U.S. military that prided itself on accomplishing Critics of our endless presence in Afghanistan — a group that includes a mission once started, without regard to cost, duration, or whether the Leaving me — may take hope from polls indicating that most Americans would mission was the right one to begin with.” Austin didn’t get where he is by like to get out sooner or later. But that sentiment carries little weight. being a bold nonconformist. The great majority of people rarely give any thought to Afghanistan. Biden will probably keep slogging away in Afghanistan as long as the There are no protests against it or citizen lobbying campaigns to end the basic status quo holds. Assuming the Kabul government and its military war. It gets minimal attention from the news media. Our troop levels are can stave off defeat, delaying our departure makes political sense. low — 3,500 — and no American has been killed in combat in more than But it won’t enhance our chances of success. If you don’t know the Afghanistan a year. answers on an exam, getting an extra hour or day to finish it won’t help. None of these facts justifies a mission that has no prospect of success It only postpones the moment when you have to confront the truth. By Steve Chapman regardless of how long we stay or what we do. But Biden is shrewd enough Bush left that moment to Obama, who bequeathed it to Trump, who to see that maintaining the status quo won’t cost him votes, while pulling passed it on to his successor. Biden is likely to conclude that 1) whoever The U.S. mission in Afghanistan is nearly old enough to buy a beer, out could. leaves Afghanistan will bear the blame for the outcome, and 2) it won’t having gone on since 2001. Two presidents, Barack Obama and Donald Another reason he is likely to go along with an extension is that be him. Trump, promised it would come to an end, but the war outlasted them his administration is staffed by creatures of the “Blob” — the network Steve Chapman blogs for the Chicago Tribune. both. of establishment foreign policy experts who favor an expansive U.S. Trump’s administration negotiated a deal with the Taliban that role in the world and resist every effort to pull back even from failed committed us to leave by May. That obligation was conveniently interventions. scheduled for after the 2020 presidential election, making it Joe Biden’s His Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, supported the Iraq War as well problem. Biden said at his news conference last week, “It’s going to be as Obama’s intervention in Libya. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan hard to meet the May 1 deadline.” But when asked if our troops would still was an aide to then-Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and chief foreign Pompous editorial be there next year, he said, “I can’t picture that being the case.” policy adviser for her presidential campaign. She favored both wars. Really? He served as vice president under Obama, who campaigned Biden’s Defense secretary, Lloyd Austin, is a retired four-star Army Dear Editor: on a promise to get out within 16 months. Running for reelection in 2012, general. In his presidential memoir, Obama recalled the resistance of the I was taken aback by Mr. Christon’s recent piece, “Reinventing Obama promised to end our involvement by 2014. Trump made similar the Wheel.” promises, which were equally empty. If Biden can’t picture our forces staying into next year and beyond, his While I agree with many of the points he makes regarding the imagination is failing him. There are powerful reasons to think they’ll be “art scene” or lack thereof in Downey, I was really bothered by his in Afghanistan in 2022. Also in 2023. And 2024. And ... personal attacks on Mayor Frometa. I don’t know either Mr. Christon The first reason is that there are far bigger political risks in leaving Rancho’s transient facility or Ms. Frometa personally, but what I do know is that Mr. Christon’s than staying. Our departure could lead to an expanded war between the comments about Mayor Frometa’s grammar, “These claims are as Kabul regime and the Taliban, the defeat of the Afghan army and the Dear Editor: flimsy as her grammar,” reeked of the worst kind of highfalutin return of the Taliban to power. It seems that the city of Downey prefers the non taxpaying ignorance. No president wants to have to answer for what could be the grim residents and who knows what other issues the homeless will bring As the daughter of an immigrant, and indeed an immigrant aftermath of our departure. Biden can remember the 1975 debacle with them, than the latter. myself, I was often embarrassed by my father’s grammar faux pas’. following our withdrawal from Vietnam, when U.S. embassy staff in Among the phrases my sister and I teased him regularly were, “I has Saigon evacuated in helicopters as desperate Vietnamese took to the sea Having apartments for the mentally and physically unstable homeless living next to us is not going to revitalize our city. It will a brother in Cuba” and “I won’t order any more paper toilet from in rickety boats to escape. For the time being, the easiest way to avoid an you.” The latter was spoken as he negotiated pricing on a deal with embarrassing outcome is to stay. most definitely create another Echo Park and San Julian situation nearby for all of us. Proctor and Gamble for truckloads of toilet paper. It still makes me laugh. While Downey leases the Sports Complex land from the County of Los Angeles for one dollar a year, in return, we will receive all of I worked with my father for many years and often saw how LA County’s mentally and physically unstable homeless from all the many natural-born Americans discounted his intelligence because county hospitals as our neighbors. If the city of Downey wishes to of his poor command of the English language, often to their peril. give a helping hand, why not build free housing for senior citizens My father, now in his ninetieth year on earth, still speaks “broken instead? They are hardworking, taxpaying individuals who are the English.” Broken English notwithstanding, he built businesses, most vulnerable. bought property, sent his daughters to college, vacationed lavishly, and retired comfortably. I have come to admire anyone I hear who The Restorative Care homeless shelter and mental ward next to speaks with an accent or makes grammatical mistakes. schools, parks, senior centers and our homes is a step in the wrong direction simply because of its location. Again, “if you build it, they So, to Mayor Frometa, I may not always agree with your decisions will come.” And then how will the city deal with the onslaught of or views about what Downey needs but I will always admire the fact homeless flooding its streets and businesses? Who will protect us that you are out there “daring greatly.” Don’t listen to the critic’s from these individuals who are mentally unstable and have nothing personal attacks as they are a reflection of their own prejudices and to lose? Look at the current situation in Downtown Los Angeles as a not the work at hand. glimpse into our future. Alida Fernandez-Chacon As for Mayor Claudia Frometa and LA County Supervisor Janice Downey Hahn having a Zoom meeting in a few days and not providing the link or dial-in details, it is just another way of suppressing our voices. Thanks for nothing. Now we can see how the city operates. Dear Editor: Many residents submitted their concerns to the city council via Bravo to Lawrence Christon for his article in the Downey Patriot. email and phone and it’s being swept under the rug. What assurances There are so many of us who would give anything to see the arts do we have that our property values will not drop? Or will our children flourishing in Downey. The Downey Theatre must be the centerpiece be safe going to school and the park located across the street from of any revival that is to occur. the mental ward? Who will guarantee that these mentally unstable And indeed for this to occur, the VenueTech company that has homeless are not a threat? The restorative care homeless apartments been in charge of running the building for over a decade now has to is an open facility, they will come and go as they please. They will be replaced with a professional company with good, dedicated people have visitors coming and going. who are completely focused on creating the best theatre experience Downey is allowing mentally unstable residents to reside next to possible. Young Turks as Mr. Christon put it. us without proper vetting. The time is now. Don’t let this opportunity slip away. Sandra Avalos Mike Sanburn Downey Bellflower 6 | The Downey Patriot Comics/Crossword Thursday, April 8, 2021 SPEED BUMP DAVE COVERLY

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■ Staff writer Alex WWE. Of course, then she won the never quite ready to fully pull the to get past Roman Reigns, who the new persona. Rumble. trigger on him. after being forced onto fans as a Dominguez offers his picks The Fiend vs. Randy Orton If he loses here, I feel WWE babyface, has finally found his for the greatest spectacle in I’m not a Belair fan myself, Right now, Cesaro is riding a risks that he slips into lower- stride as the “head of the table” This should be the conclusion but this seems like a moment bit of a momentum wave, however midcard / sitting at catering sports entertainment. and – more importantly – the to one of the best stories the built specifically for her. Luckily, at Mania he finds himself pitted obscurity again. WWE has going right now. It Banks doesn’t need the title to get up against Seth Rollins who – by heel he needed to be. also provides the opportunity to Prediction: Apollo Crews herself over, so a loss here won’t many accounts – is one of the Then Daniel Bryan was added By Alex Dominguez rectify a huge miscalculation from be hugely detrimental, if at all. chosen handful of guys to be the to the mix. Staff Writer face of the company for years to a few years ago. Prediction: Bianca Belair Look, I get it: Bryan is Kevin Owens vs. Sami Zayn come. Back in 2017, Orton won the insanely popular, and with him Like the rest of the world Royal Rumble and went on to Stop and do a quick google Hot streak or not, I can’t see seemingly headed to the end of around it, it’s been a weird year for beat Bray Wyatt for the WWE search: “Kevin Steen vs. El Bad Bunny and Damian Priest vs. Cesaro besting Rollins at the show his career, his vast legion of fans sports entertainment. Championship in what was an Generico Ring of Honor.” The Miz and John Morrison of shows. Rollins is one of the wants – if not needs - him to have absolute mess of a match; it was a Due to Covid-19, fans have This match irritates me. company’s established top guys, one more moment in the sun; Did you watch it? Good. result that severely stunted Wyatt watched as matches went from and having just returned not long even I can’t deny how much of a Now you know how potentially packed arenas to virtual “Thunder I have long said that the Miz ago, needs something solid to kick for the time being. awesome this match can be. is one of the best things the WWE perfect ending to his Cinderella Domes.” Matches, segments, and off of. Fast-forward to present has today, which is shocking when story career the title would bring. The Owens / Zayn rivalry is storylines have also changed, some Prediction: Seth Rollins. day, and Wyatt as “The Fiend” – you realize exactly where he came If I had to guess, Bryan will pretty plug-and-play in that no of which taking on more theatrical alongside Alexa Bliss – is one of from (who would have thought go over at the end of the night, matter where or what card you narratives in lieu of the traditional the hottest acts in WWE (not sure that the “Real World” guy on with Edge eating the pin. This way put it on, you’re likely going to collar and elbow tie-ups and Shane McMahon vs. Braun if pun is intended there or not Tough Enough would eventually Bryan and his fans can get their end up with a solid, entertaining smack talking. Stroman in a Steel Cage quite yet). be one of the top heels in the last feel-good moment, while not match; the fact that it’s at Now, the world starts to crawl company). It’s not WrestleMania hurting the integrity of WWE’s Orton should definitely ‘Mania this year only opens the its way to a sense of somewhat unless Shane O Mac jumps off of possibilities. I was ecstatic when The current biggest heel. take the loss here. From a story normalcy, and at a perfect time for something. perspective, it just makes sense. wrestling fans – WrestleMania. Miz won his second WWE Like I said before, WWE is a I give the win to Zayn here; I Championship after cashing in Facing off against a monster sucker for happy endings. It’s time for WWE to right the think it’d do him more good than After the biggest show of the Money in the Bank briefcase at like Braun Stroman, the inclusion wrong of WrestleMania past. it would Owens in the long-run. the year was held in an empty Elimination Chamber; it was a title of the cage allows for Shane to hit Prediction: Daniel Bryan Prediction: Sami Zayn performance center last year, a reign I had been clamoring for for a daredevil spot or two and win in Prediction: The Fiend limited number of fans will enter years. some sort of gimmicky fashion. the Raymond James Center in Raw Women’s Championship Tampa for the “Showcase of the And then - just like that – it This isn’t going to be the Match – Asuka (c) vs Rhea Intercontinental Championship United States Championship Immortals.” was over. The title was moved show-stealer of the night; not Ripley Match – Big E (c) vs Apollo Match – Riddle (c) vs Sheamus over to Bobby Lashley, and Miz even close. It’s not going to do Crews Similar to Lashley vs. Here is the list of announced continued his celebrity rivalry with much for either guy either in terms This has all the makings of McIntyre, this match puts a fresh matches (at the time of writing), Bad Bunny that had been going of where to go next. being one of the top matches I’m still not entirely over along with predictions. since the Royal Rumble. of the entire event; both Asuka the split of the New Day, but I champ against momentum. What this match is meant and Rhea Ripley are extremely can’t deny that it opened a lot of Now, we will see Miz and to and will be, however, is an While I think any result talented and entertaining to opportunities for Big E. He’s done John Morrison take on Bad Bunny absolute train wreck (in the best would be acceptable here, I feel watch. well since he went back to solo the smart play would be to have Night 1 and Damian Priest. Whoop-de- sense of the word). competition. freaking-do. I give this match to Ripley, Riddle retain. WWE Championship Match Prediction: Shane McMahon only because she was practically That said, I don’t see him – Bobby Lashley (c) vs Drew I don’t mind when the WWE Sheamus is an already fed to Charlotte Flair at last year’s retaining at ‘Mania, for the McIntyre has the occasional celebrity guest, established star in the WWE, and event and lost her NXT Women’s simple fact that as the story goes, though I’m sure he would bring a I consider booking this match but it shouldn’t tie up a guy like Night 2 title in the process. all signs seem to point in that lot to the title at this moment, I to be one of those “rock and hard The Miz, let alone two other guys direction. don’t think he needs it as much as spot” scenarios. as well. It’s pretty obvious who Universal Championship Match Not to mention, Asuka has takes the win here – Roman Reigns (c) vs. Edge vs. held the title for a while now, Crews already has a few a star like Riddle does. On one side, you have Daniel Bryan unsuccessful bids for the IC After ‘Mania, Bad Bunny needs and losing to someone like Ripley Prediction: Riddle champion Bobby Lashley, who only could open up options for future title in recent history. Couple recently climbed to the top of the to go. Personally, this match breaks storytelling, if not freshen the that with his heel turn and new WrestleMania airs this Saturday and roster and has been red hot ever my heart. Prediction: Bad Bunny and division up a little bit. gimmick, it would make sense to Sunday, available via streaming on since; many believe his winning Damian Priest Edge is my absolute favorite put the title on him to build onto Peacock. the company’s top prize to have wrestler of all time, so you can Prediction: Rhea Ripley been long overdue. imagine how emotional I was Then on the other hand, you Raw Tag Team Championship when he won this year’s Royal have challenger McIntyre, who Match – The New Day vs AJ Rumble; I had my credit card all after a lackluster initial run in the Styles and Omos but ready to purchase those Rated WWE, has slowly but surely built What even is this match? R WWE Championship replica himself to be one of the next top side plates that I was more than In the other misuse of talent guys, only to be robbed of a true sure would hit the online shop of the night, The New Day defends WrestleMania moment last year soon. their titles against AJ Styles – one when coronavirus forced him to of the best wrestlers in the world – Of course, he would first have raise his newly won WWE title and his backing muscle Omos. over his head in a rather awkward empty arena celebration. The obvious answer here is that New Day retains, as they’re So, what do you do? Do you the only “tag team” in the keep the title with the guy who traditional sense involved in the just reached the pinnacle, or do match. you pay up the IOU debt to last year’s champ? However, something feels just gimmicky enough that may lead It’s close, but I give the slight to Styles and Omos walking away edge to McIntyre, since WWE is a with the win and the belts. sucker for a good happy ending; remember that point for later, by At least, that’s how I’m trying the way. to justify Styles being used here and not elsewhere. Prediction: Drew McIntyre Prediction: AJ Styles and Omos

Smackdown Women’s Championship Match – Sasha Cesaro vs. Seth Rollins Banks (c) vs Bianca Belair Cesaro is one of those guys If you just take a look at that is hard pressed to put on a bad the last few months, it’s pretty match; there are not many better obvious how this one is going to workers out there. go. Belair gained a significant head Yet, as much as fans always of steam heading into the Royal call for him to reach the top of the Rumble in January, including being mountain, it seems that WWE is promoted pretty heavily by the

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■ Statistics don’t accurately to Covid-19 and only has a four- have done more. I’m proud of capture the significance of game schedule. our kids. I told them when we got together right now, ‘I’m super this football season. For a team that didn’t reach proud of you guys’. the end zone in a 14-0 setback to visiting Chino Hills last Saturday “For most of the game it was By John M. Sherrard night, they played like it was 7-0 and we were in it the entire for a league title, especially the game and there was a chance for Contributor seniors, since it was their last us and we just didn’t get it done. home game. Hats off to Chino Hills. We had WHITTIER – In one of a lot of kids that played both “It was frustrating the most challenging football ways.” seasons for every team this year, (Saturday),” said Santa Fe Santa Fe High School had a tough coach Dave Pierson, of the loss. After their opening game start with a game cancelled due “Because we felt like we could against La Serna was cancelled,

Santa Fe’s Jeremiah Solares (5) runs after intercepting a pass as they play Chino Hills during their non-league game at Pioneer High School in Whittier on Saturday. (Photo by Keith Durflinger)

the Chiefs had five days to pile and with excitement went Jeremiah Solares made the first prepare for the Cal High game (a running to the sidelines, as the of two defensive plays. The first 23-16 loss) and only a few days offense took the field. was a fumble recovery. Again, for Chino Hills. the Chiefs offense couldn’t move “Jacob is going to remember the ball. “I’m not going to say woe that (play) this whole offseason is me, but it’s challenging,” and going to talk it no matter After two short series’ by Pierson added. “I’m happy our what,” Pierson said. “It’s each team, Solares intercepted a kids competed and I’m happy something to build on no matter Huskies pass and ran it 35 yards our kids had a chance to come what. It was a huge momentum back, but the half came to an end. out here and play football and play. In the first eight minutes of compete.” “The defense played great the third quarter, there were four And compete they did. for the entire game and my hats turnovers – two by each team. off to our defensive coaches. The Trailing 7-0 late in the third Highlighting the Santa Fe defensive players, they played quarter and Chino Hills knocking plays was another big play by the outstanding.” on the door for a second score, defense, with Parks stopping a the Santa Fe defense made a Contreras described the Huskies drive deep in Santa Fe huge stop. defensive stop which he hoped territory with a fumble recovery. would change the momentum for After a long, nine-play Senior linebacker Matthew the Chiefs. Huskies drive that started at Gonzalez recovered a second midfield and was at the Santa Fe “It was such an amazing consecutive Chino Hills fumble. 1-yard line, two back-to-back moment,” he said. “I thought we After that great goal line goal line stands were huge at the would get momentum and the stand late in the third quarter, time. offense would go and tie it up. the Chiefs were punting from It’s (the play) going to be on my Chino Hills running back their own 18-yard line early mind and I’m going to be ready Jamar Williams (17 carries, 99 in the fourth quarter. But, it for next season. Every play I want yards) was stopped for no gain fell short and the Huskies had to make plays like that.” on third and goal and again was the ball again deep in Santa Fe halted on fourth and goal at the In the second quarter the territory at the 10-yard line. one. Santa Fe defense made two big Three plays later, Chino Hills plays in one series. On the fourth and goal play, scored its second TD on a 16-yard Santa Fe sophomore middle Senior defensive end Daveon TD pass for the 14-0 lead with linebacker Pedro Debora and Parks sacked the Chino Hills 7:37 left in the game. senior defensive linemen quarterback for an eight-yard Santa Fe senior quarterback Jacob Contreras and Damien loss. Two plays later, Contreras Thomas Reyes threw for 39 yards Hernandez all stopped Williams blocked a punt and Debora on six of 39 passing in the game, again. recovered the ball on the Huskies while senior running back Caleb 29. “Pedro got through when I Campero had 17 yards on four pushed the guard back and he However, the Chiefs couldn’t carries. came right behind and Jacob move the ball and Chino Hills Santa Fe played Whittier on went inside the tackles and made took over the ball on downs. Thursday (April 8) in a Del Rio a great play,” Hernandez said. With seven minutes left in the League game. Results weren’t Contreras came out of the half, sophomore wide receiver available at press time. Thursday, April 8, 2021 Legals The Downey Patriot | 9 the facts set forth in the statement pursuant who declares as true any material matter Articles of Incorporation or Organization another under Federal, State or Common We encourage small, minority, women, FICT. BUS NAME to Section 17913 other then a change in the pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and disabled-veteran owned business residence address of a registered owner. A and Professions Code that the registrant REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) ASTRID and Professions Code). enterprises to participate in the bid process. new Fictitious Business Name Statement knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor CHAIDEZ, 11015 CROSSDALE AVE, The Board of Education reserves the right FICTITIOUS BUSINESS must be filed before the expiration. Effective punishable by a fine not to exceed one DOWNEY CA 90241 The Downey Patriot to reject any and all bids. No bidder may NAME STATEMENT January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business thousand dollars ($1,000). State of Incorporation: N/A 3/25/21, 4/1/21, 4/8/21, 4/15/21 withdraw their bid for a period of ninety File Number 2021076792 Name Statement must be accompanied by S/CM MANAGEMENT ENTERPRISES LLC, THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: an (90) days after the date set for the opening THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) the affidavit of identity form. CEO, JASON CHAO Individual FICTITIOUS BUSINESS of bids. Refer to the formal bid documents DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) ULTRA SLICE The filing of this statement does not of itself This statement was filed with the County The date registrant started to transact NAME STATEMENT and specifications for additional information, (2) ULTRA SLICE AMERICA, 15520 authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Clerk of Los Angeles on MARCH 25, 2021 business under the fictitious business name File Number 2021051175 terms, and conditions. DELCOMBRE AVE, PARAMOUNT CA Business Name in violation of the rights of Notice - In accordance with Subdivision or names listed above: 08/2020 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) 90723, LA COUNTY, 15520 DELCOMBRE another under Federal, State or Common (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name I declare that all the information in this DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) VITAL STEP Darren Purseglove, C.P.M. AVE, PARAMOUNT CA 90723 Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business Statement generally expires at the end of statement is true and correct. (A registrant FINANCIAL SERVICES (2) VITAL Director of Purchasing and Warehouse Articles of Incorporation or Organization and Professions Code). five years from the date on which it was filed who declares as true any material matter STEP MORTGAGES (3) VITAL STEP Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A in the office of the County Clerk, except, as pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business MORTGAGE (4) VITAL STEP MORTGAGE The Downey Patriot REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) ULTRA The Downey Patriot provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, and Professions Code that the registrant SOLUTIONS (5) VITAL STEP LOAN 4/1/21, 4/8/21 SLICE AMERICA, LLC, 15520 DELCOMBRE 3/18/21, 3/25/21, 4/1/21, 4/8/21 where it expires 40 days after any change in knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor SERVICES (6) VITAL STEP LOANS (7) AVE, PARAMOUNT CA 90723 the facts set forth in the statement pursuant punishable by a fine not to exceed one VITAL STEP REAL ESTATE SERVICE State of Incorporation: CA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS to Section 17913 other then a change in the thousand dollars ($1,000). (8) VITAL STEP REALTY, 1008 WEST THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: a NAME STATEMENT residence address of a registered owner. A S/ASTRID CHAIDEZ, OWNER AVENUE M14 SUITE A193, PALMDALE LIEN SALES Limited Liability Company File Number 2021058750 new Fictitious Business Name Statement This statement was filed with the County CA 93551, LA COUNTY, 2851 WEST The date registrant started to transact THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) must be filed before the expiration. Effective Clerk of Los Angeles on MARCH 10, 2021 AVENUE L #216, LANCASTER CA 93536 NOTICE OF SALE business under the fictitious business name DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) M AND M TAX January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Notice - In accordance with Subdivision Articles of Incorporation or Organization or names listed above: 01/2021 AND INSURANCE, 6313 EASTERN AVE, Name Statement must be accompanied by (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A In accordance with the provisions of the I declare that all the information in this BELL GARDENS CA 90201, COUNTY OF the affidavit of identity form. Statement generally expires at the end of REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) ERIN California Uniform Commercial Code, there statement is true and correct. (A registrant LOS ANGELES The filing of this statement does not of itself five years from the date on which it was filed CHARLES, 2851 WEST AVENUE L #216, being due and unpaid storage and other who declares as true any material matter Articles of Incorporation or Organization authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious in the office of the County Clerk, except, as LANCASTER CA 93536 charges related to the storage for which pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A Business Name in violation of the rights of provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, State of Incorporation: N/A DOMINGUEZ HILLS ESTATES is entitled and Professions Code that the registrant REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) MARTHA another under Federal, State or Common where it expires 40 days after any change in THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: an to a lien as Warehouse on the goods knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor L. MONTOYA, 7725 ALLENGROVE ST., Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business the facts set forth in the statement pursuant Individual hereinafter described, and due notice having punishable by a fine not to exceed one DOWNEY CA 90240 and Professions Code). to Section 17913 other then a change in the The date registrant started to transact been given to the parties known to claim an thousand dollars ($1,000). State of Incorporation: N/A residence address of a registered owner. A business under the fictitious business name interest, and the time specified in such notice S/ ULTRA SLICE AMERICA, LLC, CFO, THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: an The Downey Patriot new Fictitious Business Name Statement or names listed above: 02/2021 for payment of such charges having expired, HERTRECH EUGENE JR Individual 4/1/21, 4/8/21, 4/15/21, 4/22/21 must be filed before the expiration. Effective I declare that all the information in this notice is hereby given that these goods This statement was filed with the County The date registrant started to transact January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business statement is true and correct. (A registrant will be sold at public auction at 19009 S Clerk of Los Angeles on MARCH 31, 2021 business under the fictitious business name FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Name Statement must be accompanied by who declares as true any material matter Laurel Park Road, Space 139, Dominguez Notice - In accordance with Subdivision or names listed above: 07/2019 NAME STATEMENT the affidavit of identity form. pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business Hills, California 90220 on April 23rd, (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name I declare that all the information in this File Number 2021068150 The filing of this statement does not of itself and Professions Code that the registrant 2021 at 10:00 a.m. The following is a brief Statement generally expires at the end of statement is true and correct. (A registrant THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor description of the property to be sold: five years from the date on which it was filed who declares as true any material matter DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) THEHOMIE, Business Name in violation of the rights of punishable by a fine not to exceed one in the office of the County Clerk, except, as pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business 13637 KLONDIKE AVE, DOWNEY CA another under Federal, State or Common thousand dollars ($1,000). A 1981 PARAMOUNT Mobilehome, Decal provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, and Professions Code that the registrant 90242, LA COUNTY Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business S/ERIN CHARLES, OWNER numbers(s) , LAD9695, Serial Number(s) where it expires 40 days after any change in knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor Articles of Incorporation or Organization and Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County PF3084A, PF3084B, HUD/Label/Insignia the facts set forth in the statement pursuant punishable by a fine not to exceed one Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A Clerk of Los Angeles on MARCH 1, 2021 Number(s) CAL211263, CAL211264, 56 to Section 17913 other then a change in the thousand dollars ($1,000). REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) ALEXIA The Downey Patriot Notice - In accordance with Subdivision feet in length, 24 feet in width. residence address of a registered owner. A S/MARTHA L. MONTOYA, OWNER JAHNLADY SALDANA, 13637 KLONDIKE 3/25/21, 4/1/21, 4/8/21, 4/15/21 (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name new Fictitious Business Name Statement This statement was filed with the County AVE, DOWNEY CA 90242 Statement generally expires at the end of Purchase of the mobilehome and its contents must be filed before the expiration. Effective Clerk of Los Angeles on MARCH 10, 2021 State of Incorporation: N/A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS five years from the date on which it was filed by any party will require its removal from January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Notice - In accordance with Subdivision THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: an NAME STATEMENT in the office of the County Clerk, except, as Dominguez Hills Estates Name Statement must be accompanied by (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Individual File Number 2021050572 provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, the affidavit of identity form. Statement generally expires at the end of The date registrant started to transact THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS where it expires 40 days after any change in Name of Owner: The filing of this statement does not of itself five years from the date on which it was filed business under the fictitious business name (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) JC the facts set forth in the statement pursuant Miriam Ancira authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious in the office of the County Clerk, except, as or names listed above: N/A AUTOMOTIVE CUSTOMS, 13547 CORAK to Section 17913 other then a change in the J Rodrigo Ancira Gomez Business Name in violation of the rights of provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, I declare that all the information in this ST, BALDWIN PARK CA 91706, LA residence address of a registered owner. A Francisco Salas another under Federal, State or Common where it expires 40 days after any change in statement is true and correct. (A registrant COUNTY new Fictitious Business Name Statement Amount Due: $37,103.94 Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business the facts set forth in the statement pursuant who declares as true any material matter Articles of Incorporation or Organization must be filed before the expiration. Effective and Professions Code). to Section 17913 other then a change in the pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Dated at Sunnyvale, California residence address of a registered owner. A and Professions Code that the registrant REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) JULIO Name Statement must be accompanied by The Downey Patriot new Fictitious Business Name Statement knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor CESAR AYALA ORANTES, 13547 CORAK the affidavit of identity form. April 7, 2021 4/8/21, 4/15/21, 4/22/21, 4/29/21 must be filed before the expiration. Effective punishable by a fine not to exceed one ST, BALDWIN PARK CA 91706 The filing of this statement does not of itself By: JUDY C. TSAI January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business thousand dollars ($1,000). State of Incorporation: N/A authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Attorney for Dominguez Hills Estates FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Name Statement must be accompanied by S/ALEXIA JAHNLADY SALDANA, OWNER THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: an Business Name in violation of the rights of NAME STATEMENT 710 Lakeway Drive, Suite 180 the affidavit of identity form. This statement was filed with the County Individual another under Federal, State or Common Sunnyvale, CA 94085 File Number 2021053312 The filing of this statement does not of itself Clerk of Los Angeles on MARCH 18, 2021 The date registrant started to transact Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) (408) 775-8848 authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Notice - In accordance with Subdivision business under the fictitious business name and Professions Code). DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) CORAZON Business Name in violation of the rights of (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name or names listed above: N/A LATTE, 14132 PRICILLA ST, LA MIRADA another under Federal, State or Common Statement generally expires at the end of I declare that all the information in this The Downey Patriot CA 90638, LA COUNTY Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business five years from the date on which it was filed statement is true and correct. (A registrant 4/1/21, 4/8/21, 4/15/21, 4/22/21 Articles of Incorporation or Organization The Downey Patriot and Professions Code). in the office of the County Clerk, except, as who declares as true any material matter 4/8/21, 4/15/21 Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) YVETTE The Downey Patriot where it expires 40 days after any change in and Professions Code that the registrant NOTICE OF SALE PACHECO, 14132 PRICILLA ST, LA 3/25/21, 4/1/21, 4/8/21, 4/15/21 the facts set forth in the statement pursuant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor GOVERNMENT MIRADA CA 90638 to Section 17913 other then a change in the punishable by a fine not to exceed one In accordance with the provisions of the State of Incorporation: N/A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS residence address of a registered owner. A thousand dollars ($1,000). DOWNEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT California Uniform Commercial Code, there THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: an NAME STATEMENT new Fictitious Business Name Statement S/JULIO CESAR AYALA ORANTES, being due and unpaid storage and other Individual File Number 2021073035 must be filed before the expiration. Effective OWNER NOTICE OF BID charges related to the storage for which The date registrant started to transact THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business This statement was filed with the County DOMINGUEZ HILLS ESTATES is entitled business under the fictitious business name DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) SPARKLING Name Statement must be accompanied by Clerk of Los Angeles on FEBRUARY 26, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the to a lien as Warehouse on the goods or names listed above: 02/2021 CLEAN LAUNDRY, 5127 WHITTIER BLVD, the affidavit of identity form. 2021 Board of Education for the DOWNEY hereinafter described, and due notice having I declare that all the information in this EAST LOS ANGELES CA 90022, LA The filing of this statement does not of itself Notice - In accordance with Subdivision UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, Downey, been given to the parties known to claim an statement is true and correct. (A registrant COUNTY, 11138 DEL AMO BLVD. #470, authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name CA (Los Angeles County), will receive Bid interest, and the time specified in such notice who declares as true any material matter LAKEWOOD CA 90715 Business Name in violation of the rights of Statement generally expires at the end of Number 21/22-01 for the procurement of for payment of such charges having expired, pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business Articles of Incorporation or Organization another under Federal, State or Common five years from the date on which it was filed the following: notice is hereby given that these goods and Professions Code that the registrant Number (if applicable): AI #ON: Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business in the office of the County Clerk, except, as will be sold at public auction at 19009 S knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor 202107010209 and Professions Code). provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, Food Service Paper products Laurel Park Road, Space 356, Dominguez punishable by a fine not to exceed one REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) CM where it expires 40 days after any change in Hills, California 90220 on April 23rd, thousand dollars ($1,000). MANAGEMENT ENTERPRISE LLC, 11138 The Downey Patriot the facts set forth in the statement pursuant Sealed bids must be delivered to the 2021 at 10:00 a.m. The following is a brief S/YVETTE PACHECO, OWNER DEL AMO BLVD. #470, LAKEWOOD CA 3/25/21, 4/1/21, 4/8/21, 4/15/21 to Section 17913 other then a change in the Downey Unified School District, Purchasing description of the property to be sold: This statement was filed with the County 90715 residence address of a registered owner. A Department, 11627 Brookshire Ave. Room Clerk of Los Angeles on MARCH 2, 2021 State of Incorporation: CA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS new Fictitious Business Name Statement 169, Downey CA 90241 no later than 11:00 A 1980 BUCKINGHAM Mobilehome, Notice - In accordance with Subdivision THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: a NAME STATEMENT must be filed before the expiration. Effective a.m. on Monday, May 3, 2021. Decal numbers(s) , LAA2334, (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Limited Liability Company File Number 2021059128 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Serial Number(s) A5SC2492CA, Statement generally expires at the end of The date registrant started to transact THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) Name Statement must be accompanied by Companies interested in bidding should B5SC2492CA, C5SC2492CA, HUD/Label/ five years from the date on which it was filed business under the fictitious business name DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) ASTRID the affidavit of identity form. request appropriate bid documents from Insignia Number(s) Unknown, 60 feet in in the office of the County Clerk, except, as or names listed above: N/A CHAIDEZ REAL ESTATE, 11015 The filing of this statement does not of itself the Purchasing Department at fshih@dusd. length, 34 feet in width. provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, I declare that all the information in this CROSSDALE AVE, DOWNEY CA 90241, authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious net or download them from our website where it expires 40 days after any change in statement is true and correct. 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by any party will require its removal from least two court days before the matter is (949) 278-6582 [email protected] COURTHOUSE Dominguez Hills Estates SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, scheduled to be heard and must appear at [email protected] IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES the hearing to show cause why the petition The Downey Patriot petition, you should appear at the hearing Name of Owner: Donald C Matlock ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE should not be granted. If no written objection The Downey Patriot 3/25/21, 4/1/21, 4/8/21, 4/15/21 and state your objections or file written Pamella Matlock FOR CHANGE OF NAME is timely filed, the court may grant the petition 4/1/21, 4/8/21, 4/15/21, 4/22/21 objections with the court before the hearing. Amount Due: $6,728.26 without a hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by CASE NUMBER: 21PSCP00111 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner NOTICE OF HEARING your attorney. Dated at Sunnyvale, California Date: JUNE 4, 2021, Time: 10:30 a.m., COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES PROBATE IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent AUTUMN RACHEL LOPEZ filed a petition ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE with this court for a decree changing names Department: C, Room 312 creditor of the decedent, you must file your April 5, 2021 The address of the court is 12720 FOR CHANGE OF NAME claim with the court and mail a copy to the as follows: CASE NUMBER: 21NWCP00091 NOTICE OF PETITION TO By: JUDY C. TSAI Present name (1) AUTUMN RACHEL NORWALK BLVD., NORWALK CA 90650 personal representative appointed by the Attorney for Dominguez Hills Estates A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner ADMINISTER ESTATE OF court within the later of either (1) four months LOPEZ to Proposed name (1) AUTUMN KARLA MARISOL DONIS filed a petition with ALDORA GONCALVES 710 Lakeway Drive, Suite 180 RACHEL LOPEZ-ESCE be published at least once a week for four from the date of first issuance of letters to a Sunnyvale, CA 94085 successive weeks prior to the date set this court for a decree changing names as Case No. 21STPB03294 general personal representative, as defined THE COURT ORDERS that all persons follows: To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, (408) 775-8848 interested in this matter appear before this for hearing on the petition in the following in section 58(b) of the California Probate newspaper of general circulation, printed in Present name (1) KARLA MARISOL DONIS contingent creditors, and persons who may Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing court at the hearing indicated below to show to Proposed name (1) KARLA MARISOL otherwise be interested in the will or estate, The Downey Patriot cause, if any, why the petition for change of the county, THE DOWNEY PATRIOT or personal delivery to you of a notice under 4/8/21, 4/15/21 APRIL 6, 2021 O’DONIS or both, of ALDORA GONCALVES section 9052 of the California Probate Code. name should not be granted. Any person THE COURT ORDERS that all persons A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been objecting to the name changes described JUDGE MARGARET M BERNAL Other California Statutes and legal authority Judge of the Superior Court interested in this matter appear before this filed by: FILOMENA GONCALVES may affect your rights as a creditor. You above must file a written objection that court at the hearing indicated below to show in the Superior Court of California, County includes the reasons for the objection at Petitioner or Attorney for Petitioner may want to consult with an attorney NOTICES KRISTINE ACOSTA ON BEHALF OF cause, if any, why the petition for change of of LOS ANGELES. knowledgeable in California Law. least two court days before the matter is name should not be granted. Any person THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests scheduled to be heard and must appear at LILYANA FAITH ACOSTA MCBRIDE YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, 7826 4TH PLACE objecting to the name changes described that FILOMENA GONCALVES be appointed court. If you are a person interested in the the hearing to show cause why the petition above must file a written objection that as personal representative to administer the COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES should not be granted. If no written objection DOWNEY, CA 90241 estate, you may file with the court a Request ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE (562) 413-6443 includes the reasons for the objection at estate of the decedent. for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing is timely filed, the court may grant the petition least two court days before the matter is THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will FOR CHANGE OF NAME without a hearing. [email protected] of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets CASE NUMBER: 21NWCP00120 scheduled to be heard and must appear at and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. or of any petition or account as provided in NOTICE OF HEARING the hearing to show cause why the petition The will and any codicils are available for TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Date: MAY 6, 2021, Time: 8:30 a.m., The Downey Patriot Probate Code section 1250. A Request for KEITH EDWARD OLGUIN JR. filed a petition 4/8/21, 4/15/21, 4/22/21, 4/29/21 should not be granted. If no written objection examination in the file kept by the court. Special Notice form is available from the Department: J, Room: 418 is timely filed, the court may grant the petition THE PETITION requests authority to with this court for a decree changing names The address of the court is 400 CIVIC court clerk. as follows: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, without a hearing. administer the estate under the Independent Attorney for petitioner: CENTER DRIVE, POMONA CA 91766 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES NOTICE OF HEARING Administration of Estates Act. (This authority Present name (1) KEITH EDWARD A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall FILOMENA GONCALVES OLGUIN JR. to Proposed name (1) KEITH ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Date: MAY 5, 2021, Time: 10:30 a.m., will allow the personal representative 11551 E 180TH STREET be published at least once a week for four FOR CHANGE OF NAME Department: C, Room N/A to take many actions without obtaining GONZALEZ successive weeks prior to the date set ARTESIA CA 90701 THE COURT ORDERS that all persons CASE NUMBER: 21NWCP00082 The address of the court is 12720 court approval. Before taking certain very 562-824-2375 for hearing on the petition in the following TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner NORWALK BLVD., NORWALK CA 90650 important actions, however, the personal interested in this matter appear before this newspaper of general circulation, printed in [email protected] court at the hearing indicated below to show MARY KENDAL TEETER filed a petition with A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall representative will be required to give notice the county, THE DOWNEY PATRIOT this court for a decree changing names as be published at least once a week for four to interested persons unless they have cause, if any, why the petition for change of MARCH 9, 2021 The Downey Patriot name should not be granted. Any person follows: successive weeks prior to the date set waived notice or consented to the proposed 4/8/21, 4/15/21, 4/22/21 JUDGE GLORIA WHITE-BROWN Present name (1) MARY KENDAL TEETER for hearing on the petition in the following action.) The independent administration objecting to the name changes described Judge of the Superior Court above must file a written objection that to Proposed name (1) MARYKENDAL newspaper of general circulation, printed in authority will be granted unless an interested Petitioner or Attorney, In Pro Per ACOSTA the county, THE DOWNEY PATRIOT person files an objection to the petition and includes the reasons for the objection at AUTUMN RACHEL LOPEZ least two court days before the matter is THE COURT ORDERS that all persons MARCH 23, 2021 shows good cause why the court should not 480 FERRARA CT APT 304 interested in this matter appear before this JUDGE MARGARET M. BERNAL grant the authority. scheduled to be heard and must appear at POMONA, CA 91766 the hearing to show cause why the petition court at the hearing indicated below to show Judge of the Superior Court A HEARING on the petition will be held (315) 436-0467 cause, if any, why the petition for change of Petitioner or Attorney for Petitioner on MAY 13, 2021 AT 8:30 A.M. in Dept. should not be granted. If no written objection [email protected] is timely filed, the court may grant the petition name should not be granted. Any person KARLA MARISOL DONIS 79 Room N/A located at SUPERIOR without a hearing. objecting to the name changes described 16141 EUCALYPTUS AVE #17 COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF The Downey Patriot above must file a written objection that BELLFLOWER, CA 90706 LOS ANGELES, 111 HILL STREET, LOS NOTICE OF HEARING 3/18/21, 3/25/21, 4/1/21, 4/8/21 Date: JUNE 7, 2021, Time: 10:30 a.m., includes the reasons for the objection at (562) 507-0006 ANGELES, CA 90012, STANLEY MOSK Department: C, Room 312 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, least two court days before the matter is The address of the court is 12720 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES scheduled to be heard and must appear at NORWALK BLVD., NORWALK CA 90650 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE the hearing to show cause why the petition A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall FOR CHANGE OF NAME should not be granted. If no written objection be published at least once a week for four CASE NUMBER: 21STCP01001 is timely filed, the court may grant the petition successive weeks prior to the date set TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner without a hearing. for hearing on the petition in the following VICTORIA ELIZABETH MEMBRENO NOTICE OF HEARING newspaper of general circulation, printed in MARTINEZ filed a petition with this court for Date: MAY 19, 2021, Time: 10:30 a.m., the county, THE DOWNEY PATRIOT a decree changing names as follows: Department: C, Room 312 APRIL 7, 2021 Present name (1) VICTORIA ELIZABETH The address of the court is 12720 JUDGE MARGARET M BERNAL MEMBRENO MARTINEZ to Proposed name NORWALK BLVD., NORWALK CA 90650 Judge of the Superior Court (1) VICTORIA ELIZABETH BELVEDERE A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall Petitioner or Attorney for Petitioner THE COURT ORDERS that all persons be published at least once a week for four KEITH EDWARD OLGUIN JR. interested in this matter appear before this successive weeks prior to the date set 1325 FAIRPLAIN AVE court at the hearing indicated below to show for hearing on the petition in the following WHITTIER CA 90601 cause, if any, why the petition for change of newspaper of general circulation, printed in (626) 363-3143 name should not be granted. Any person the county, THE DOWNEY PATRIOT objecting to the name changes described MARCH 12, 2021 The Downey Patriot above must file a written objection that JUDGE MARGARET M. BERNAL 4/8/21, 4/15/21, 4/22/21, 4/29/21 includes the reasons for the objection at Judge of the Superior Court least two court days before the matter is Petitioner or Attorney for Petitioner SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, scheduled to be heard and must appear at MARY KENDAL TEETER COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES the hearing to show cause why the petition 6124 1/2 GOTHAM STREET ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE should not be granted. If no written objection BELL GARDENS, CA 90201 FOR CHANGE OF NAME is timely filed, the court may grant the petition 562-658-5400 CASE NUMBER: 21PSCP00095 without a hearing. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: NOTICE OF HEARING The Downey Patriot Petitioner RORY SEBASTIANO AMADEO Date: MAY 24, 2021, Time: 11:00 a.m., 4/1/21, 4/8/21, 4/15/21, 4/22/21 ALESSANDRO CRISTOBEL DE SEVILLA Department: 26, Room 316 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, filed a petition with this court for a decree The address of the court is 111 NORTH changing names as follows: COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES HILL STREET, LOS ANGELES CA 90012, ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Present name (1) RORY SEBASTIANO STANLEY MOSK COURTHOUSE AMADEO ALESSANDRO CRISTOBEL FOR CHANGE OF NAME A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall CASE NUMBER: 21NWCP00100 DE SEVILLA to Proposed name (1) RORY be published at least once a week for four SEBASTIAN SILAS LOPEZ-ESCE TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner successive weeks prior to the date set filed a THE COURT ORDERS that all persons for hearing on the petition in the following interested in this matter appear before this petition with this court for a decree changing newspaper of general circulation, printed in names as follows: court at the hearing indicated below to show the county, THE DOWNEY PATRIOT cause, if any, why the petition for change of Present name (1) APRIL 2, 2021 to Proposed name (1) name should not be granted. Any person JUDGE ELAINE LU objecting to the name changes described Judge of the Superior Court THE COURT ORDERS that all persons above must file a written objection that Petitioner or Attorney for Petitioner includes the reasons for the objection at interested in this matter appear before this VICTORIA ELIZABETH court at the hearing indicated below to show least two court days before the matter is MEMBRENO MARTINEZ scheduled to be heard and must appear at cause, if any, why the petition for change of 149 N 20TH ST name should not be granted. Any person the hearing to show cause why the petition MONTEBELLO, CA 90640 should not be granted. If no written objection objecting to the name changes described (562) 200-5713 above must file a written objection that is timely filed, the court may grant the petition [email protected] without a hearing. includes the reasons for the objection at NOTICE OF HEARING least two court days before the matter is The Downey Patriot scheduled to be heard and must appear at Date: MAY 4, 2021, Time: 8:30 a.m., 4/8/21, 4/15/21, 4/22/21, 4/29/21 Department: J, Room: 418 the hearing to show cause why the petition The address of the court is 400 CIVIC SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, should not be granted. If no written objection CENTER DRIVE, POMONA CA 91766 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES is timely filed, the court may grant the petition A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE without a hearing. be published at least once a week for four FOR CHANGE OF NAME NOTICE OF HEARING successive weeks prior to the date set CASE NUMBER: 21NWCP00118 Date: MAY 26, 2021, Time: 10:30 a.m., for hearing on the petition in the following TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Department: C, Room 312 newspaper of general circulation, printed in KRISTINE ACOSTA ON BEHALF OF The address of the court is 12720 the county, THE DOWNEY PATRIOT LILYANA FAITH ACOSTA MCBRIDE filed a NORWALK BLVD., NORWALK CA 90650 MARCH 10, 2021 petition with this court for a decree changing A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall JUDGE GLORIA WHITE-BROWN names as follows: be published at least once a week for four Judge of the Superior Court Present name (1) LILYANA FAITH ACOSTA successive weeks prior to the date set Petitioner or Attorney, In Pro Per MCBRIDE to Proposed name (1) LILYANA for hearing on the petition in the following RORY SEBASTIANO AMADEO FAITH ACOSTA newspaper of general circulation, printed in ALESSANDRO CRISTOBEL DE SEVILLA THE COURT ORDERS that all persons the county, THE DOWNEY PATRIOT 480 FERRARA CT APT 304 interested in this matter appear before this MARCH 26, 2021 POMONA, CA 91766 court at the hearing indicated below to show JUDGE MARGARET M. BERNAL (315) 436-0467 cause, if any, why the petition for change of Judge of the Superior Court [email protected] name should not be granted. Any person Petitioner or Attorney for Petitioner objecting to the name changes described The Downey Patriot above must file a written objection that 12637 SHREVE RD. 3/18/21, 3/25/21, 4/1/21, 4/8/21 includes the reasons for the objection at WHITTIER CA 90602 Thursday, April 8, 2021 The Downey Patriot | 11 Looking for your Don’t believe these common bankruptcy first home? Avoid myths

For consumers weighed repayment. Bankruptcy also with their existing income. Due once you’ve filed bankruptcy. down by debt, bankruptcy may isn’t cheap, costing upwards of to filing costs, however, low- these mistakes I can spend recklessly sound like the perfect solution. a few thousand dollars. You also debt individuals may not see any before bankruptcy and But while it may seem like an must go through bankruptcy benefit. won’t have to repay it. Not While shopping for a thousand dollars, amounting easy fix, the repercussions can counseling before and after you Creditors will continue to true. You can get into serious home is exciting, it’s also a to 2% to 5% of your mortgage be steep. Add in the numerous file. harass me. Federal law bans trouble if you do this. Spending complex process that can be amount. myths about bankruptcy, and I’ll lose everything — debtors from contacting you with abandon prior to filing overwhelming and easily lead to it can be challenging to know If you don’t properly plan, even my job. Bankruptcy costly mistakes for unprepared you’ll have to dip into savings, whether it’s the right move. first-time homebuyers. laws vary by state, but each borrow elsewhere or walk away “Bankruptcy should always one includes exemptions for “As with most things in life, from the deal losing out on all be the last resort for people assets like homes, vehicles, preparation is key to success — expenses you already paid, like under financial stress,” said household goods and retirement particularly with buying your your earnest deposit. Michael Sullivan, a personal savings. Additionally, federal financial consultant with Take law prohibits termination first home,” said Jeremy Wine, Under estimate Charge America, a national of employment because of manager of housing counseling ownership costs. Home services with Take Charge nonprofit credit and debt bankruptcy. ownership costs more than just management agency. “But if America, a HUD-approved Spouses must file, too. your mortgage payment. You’re you’ve exhausted alternatives nonprofit housing counseling Depending on whose name is on also responsible for utility bills, and are considering bankruptcy, agency. the debt, spouses usually do not repairs and maintenance costs. it’s important to fully have to file together. However, if “Ultimately, you want to understand how the process Be sure to accommodate married couples have joint credit find a home you love without works so you know what to for these additional expenses cards or debts, they will need to expect.” risking your financial security during your home search. file together. or stability. Otherwise, you Sullivan breaks down seven First-time homebuyers also Your credit is ruined may end up in a house that common bankruptcy myths: owns you rather than the other should not forget to explore forever. Although bankruptcy way around.” homebuying programs that Bankruptcy offers a filings stay on your credit report help with closing costs or fresh start. Many people for seven years under Chapter Wine breaks down down-payment assistance on believe bankruptcy will cure 13 and 10 years under Chapter 7, five mistakes first-time first homes. their financial problems and effects on your credit diminish homebuyers should avoid: eliminate all their debts. The over time before falling off your Buyers must meet certain truth isn’t as rosy. Several report. Overspending. It’s easy to requirements to qualify debts cannot be discharged fall in love with a home and end I don’t have enough debt including income limits, through bankruptcy including to file. Bankruptcy doesn’t up paying more than you can student loans, child support and staying below a certain require a minimum amount of afford. Overspending puts you alimony, criminal restitution purchase price and passing an debt. It is a consideration for at greater risk of foreclosure if and fraud debts. Additionally, a online homebuyer education people who can’t pay their debts you fall behind on payments. Chapter 13 filing requires some course. under normal circumstances Plus, a higher mortgage payment leaves you with less wiggle room in your monthly budget for other expenses. It’s important to stick to your budget and not overextend yourself. Being unprepared for the mortgage process. Finding the right mortgage is complex and time-consuming. Be sure to have all necessary financial documents and details ready to submit to your lender. Documents you will likely need include tax returns for the past two years, bank statements, pay stubs, and any statements from retirement or brokerage accounts. If you are a renter, you will likely need to show payments for the past 12 months and contact information for your landlord. Also, you’ll want to shop around and get multiple mortgage quotes. It takes time but could potentially save you big money. Forgoing a home inspection. Always pay for a home inspection. They cost up to $500 but can uncover critical issues that may cost much more to fix down the line if they’re not identified before your closing date. Forgetting about closing costs. You saved for a down payment, but what about closing costs? Due at the time of closing, such fees usually total several 12 | The Downey Patriot Real Estate Thursday, April 8, 2021