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POLITICS: Tony Mendoza, Norwalk’s filed a discrimination lawsuit against Agave Junction JANUARY 6 11957 Firestone Blvd. representative in the state senate, has him, claiming she was retaliated Las Posadas Celebration Date Inspected: 12/27/17 FridayWeekend72˚ been accused by multiple women of against after reporting Mendoza’s DATE: Saturday, Jan. 6 sexual harassment. inappropriate behavior towards a Grade: A at a TIME: 6 pm young woman, the Sacramento Bee Glance City Hall lawn LOCATION: SACRAMENTO – Embattled reported. RC Burgers Cafe 10951 Alondra Blvd. Saturday 6874˚⁰ state Sen. Tony Mendoza agreed to Adriana Ruelas, Mendoza’s Friday JANUARY 8 Date Inspected: 12/27/17 take a temporary leave of absence former legislative director, claims Community Promotion as investigators look into claims that she reported Mendoza’s Grade: A Commission meeting that he sexually harassed young “sexually inappropriate behavior” Sunday 75˚ DATE: Monday, Jan. 8 women in his office. toward a 23-year-old woman Los Compadres 70⁰ 11600 Rosecrans Ave. Saturday TIME: 6 pm assigned to his Capitol office Mendoza will be on leave until Date Inspected: 12/27/17 LOCATION: City Hall Jan. 26. through a Sacramento State fellows program. Grade: A “I am deeply disappointed that JANUARY 9 I was forced into this action without On multiple occasions Mendoza Dippity Donuts Blood Drive any due process, which is counter to allegedly invited the woman – who 14636 S Carmenita Rd. DATE: Tuesday, Jan. 9 the very essence of two significant was seeking a job in Mendoza’s Tony Mendoza announced Date Inspected: 12/27/17 office – to his Sacramento TIME: 12-6 pm pillars of our American society: Wednesday he is taking a leave of Grade: A fairness and justice,” Mendoza said. home late at night to review her absence. He is under investigation LOCATION: City Hall resume, the Bee reported. He also after multiple women accused him “It was my hope that the Senate allegedly invited the fellow to a of sexual harassment. Ho Ho China JANUARY 10 and Senate Rules Committee would party and asked her to drive him 11568 E Rosecrans Ave. have afforded me the opportunity to an overnight Latino Caucus Date Inspected: 12/27/17 Senior Citizens Commission to clear my name and, until that Foundation event without proper about her taste in men. She ended Grade: meeting A opportunity arose, treated me with hotel accommodations. up leaving the convention and took Rock and Roll Flea Market DATE: Wednesday, Jan. 10 the same standards applied to an early flight home. Shakey’s Pizza Sunday - The Regent in Los Angeles, 11 Stacey Brown, a scheduler for TIME: 3 pm other senators similarly accused.” 11403 Firestone Blvd. am - 4 pm Mendoza, booked the woman a Mendoza has called the LOCATION: Norwalk Senior Center Date Inspected: 12/27/17 Browse 50 vinyl, vintage, and Mendoza added that he would separate hotel room and was later accusation “completely false.” Grade: A handmade vendors. Two full bars and cooperate with the investigation fired, according to Ruelas. A third woman, Haley Myers, brunch menu. All day DJ’s and bingo. JANUARY 11 “with the intent of clearing my said she complained to human Ruelas claims she was fired Luisa & Son Bakery Parks & Recreation Commission name. I intend to return to again resources in the Assembly in after reporting Mendoza’s conduct. 12543 Alondra Blvd. meeting fully represent my constituents no 2010 that Mendoza engaged in later than Feb. 1, 2018, including She detailed her allegations in Date Inspected: 12/27/17 DATE: Thursday, Jan. 11 behavior that she considers sexual my committee chairmanship and a discrimination complaint she Grade: A TIME: 6 pm filed with the Department of Fair harassment when she worked membership. as a legislative aide for him in LOCATION: Norwalk Arts & Sports Employment and Housing. TNT Tortas and Tacos “I want to assure my constituents Sacramento. Complex 11042 Rosecrans Ave. that in this period through Jan. 26, Meanwhile, a second woman In light of the allegations, Date Inspected: 12/27/17 JANUARY 12 2018, I will continue to provide alleged that Mendoza provided her alcohol when she was a 19-year-old Senate President Pro Tem Kevin de Grade: A City Hall closed them with the full measure of Leon last month asked Mendoza service through the District and intern working in his district office. Candytopia Pop-Up DATE: Friday, Jan. 12 to temporarily step down from W.W. Service Inc. Sunday - LA Hangar Studios, 11 am Capitol offices and their staffs, and Jennifer Kwart says she attended TIME: All Day office pending the results of an 12800 E Rosecrans Ave to advocate on their behalf through the 2008 California Democratic Enjoy sugary delights through a series investigation. Mendoza refused. Date Inspected: 12/27/17 LOCATION: City Hall pending and future legislation. Party state convention at the of interactive art installations in over a On Tuesday, Mendoza Grade: A dozen environments. “My goal continues to be to invitation of Mendoza’s district JANUARY 13 office and arrived in San Jose to find requested an audit of the way the fight to bring state programs and Legislature conducts investigations Used oil filter exchange resources to my constituents to herself along with Mendoza in his Las Aguilas Bakery hotel suite. of sexual harassment, saying the 12834 1/2 Rosecrans Ave. DATE: Saturday, Jan. 13 improve their overall quality of life. current system “is not working for Date Inspected: 12/27/17 TIME: 9 am to 1 pm Kwart alleges that Mendoza the accusers, or the accused.” Mendoza’s leave of absence Grade: B LOCATION: AutoZone comes just days after a former aide provided her alcohol and inquired American Legion Post 359 JANUARY 17 11986 E Front St. Special Olympics informational Date Inspected: 12/27/17 meeting Shared Stories: Butterscotch Grade: A Las Posadas Celebration DATE: Wednesday, Jan. 17 Saturday - Norwalk City Hall, 6 pm TIME: 6:30 pm Bakery Bakery A cultural holiday celebration including a candle lit procession, mariachi and LOCATION: Norwalk Arts & Sports sundaes 15933 Pioneer Blvd. folklorico performances. Complex Date Inspected: 12/28/17 Many people remember the hamburger, French fries, and first bike. It was a boy’s bike, Grade: A JANUARY 19 excitement of a visit from a a coke. For dessert I ordered and it was not brand new, but I favorite relative when they a butterscotch sundae. My sure got a lot of pleasure out of Open Mic Night H Mart Grocery were little. Sharon Smith’s siblings went “hog wild” with it for quite some time. 15933 S Pioneer Blvd. DATE: Saturday, Jan. 19 “Uncle Jimmy” was a dynamic their ordering also. I even rode it over that Date Inspected: 12/28/17 TIME: 7-9 pm and generous figure in their Anyway, after we crazy, yet exciting, curved Grade: A LOCATION: Norwalk Cultural Arts family. (FYI – the “hawsepipe” downed all that food plus a and bumpy entrance to the Center mentioned in her story is the butterscotch sundae, he asked corner beer joint. I enjoyed a 10931 Alondra Blvd. pipe that the anchor chain if we would like anything else. lot of freedom riding that bike Date Inspected: 12/20/17 passes through near the bow JANUARY 24 I immediately said, “I would through our neighborhood. It Holidays at Disneyland of a ship.) Grade: A Immigration forum like another butterscotch was a good time to be a kid. It Final Day DATE: Wednesday, Jan. 24 Shared Stories is a weekly sundae,” and VOILA, he was a time when kids felt safe Golden Pho Restaurant Sunday - Disneyland TIME: 10 am column featuring articles ordered it. just being a kid and doing kid- 10925 Alondra Blvd. Your last chance to take part in the by participants in a writing like things. holiday festivities taking place at the LOCATION: Mary Rodriguez Senior Then, about half way into Date Inspected: 12/20/17 class at the Norwalk Senior Happiest Place on Earth Center in Hawaiian Gardens that second butterscotch Uncle Jimmy started going Grade: A Center. Bonnie Mansell is the sundae, I started feeling queasy to sea as an ordinary seaman at instructor for this free class and had to make a mad dash to the very young age of fifteen. KFC JANUARY 28 offered through the Cerritos the restroom. I wonder why! His home was in Houston 10905 Imperial Hwy. Two-Person scramble golf College Adult Education Date Inspected: 12/19/17 Do you think maybe my eyes where he became known as tournament Program. Curated by Carol were bigger than my stomach? “Blackie Merrell,” and he was Grade: A Kearns DATE: Sunday, Jan. 28 Wouldn’t you think that very assigned to the S.S. Liberty TIME: 9 am incident would have cured me Bell. He later played a major Subway LOCATION: Don Knabe Golf Center of my love for butterscotch – role in the formation and 11782 E Firestone Blvd. By Sharon Benson Smith well, not so. It’s my favorite the building of the National Date Inspected: 12/19/17 Zeppelin USA FEBRUARY 8 We kids called him “Uncle to this day --not caramel, but Maritime Union. Grade: A Saturday - Cerritos Center for the Jimmy,” although he was butterscotch! Coffee with a Cop In 1939, Uncle Jimmy was Performing Arts, 8 pm actually Mom’s first cousin. Chuck E Cheese’s After our Stan’s Drive Inn elected Chairman of the Gulf The Led Zeppelin tribute band revives DATE: Thursday, Feb. 8 His young good looks reminded 10949 E Firestone Blvd. visits, we would go home; the District. It is written in “The the band’s music and mystique in a art- TIME: 9 am me of Clark Gable. His wife, Date Inspected: 12/19/17 adults would gather around Hawsepipe” (the newsletter of laser, lighting, and multimedia show. LOCATION: Mr. Rosewood “Aunt Tedodie” (short for the kitchen table and question the Marine Workers Historical Grade: A Theodora), reminded me of Uncle Jimmy about all his Association) that under his the actress Gene Tierney. He FEBRUARY 9 travels to faraway places. leadership the union in the Shave It called ALL the ladies, young Middle school dance They’d ask about where he had Gulf was cleaned up and the 11005 Firestone Blvd. Ste 102 TWEETS OF THE WEEK and old alike, “Sugar” in his been, what the people were goon squads ceased their Date Inspected: 12/19/17 DATE: Friday, Feb. 9 inimitable Southern drawl. like, what were the different activities. Grade: A @LittleLakeCSD: TIME: 6:30 to 9:30 pm Parents and students – Don’t He was a Merchant Marine traditions, what about the LOCATION: Arts & Sports Complex Even more years down the forget school will resume this and would often be at sea for as food, etc. Seems my family Golf N’ Stuff road, he went on to be elected Monday, January 8th. Enjoy long as two or three years at a always wanted to know about 10555 Firestone Blvd. as one of the Trustees of the the rest of your #WinterBreak! FEBRUARY 10 time. Whenever he docked in the food! Date Inspected: 12/19/17 Pension & Welfare Fund and Mother-son Western Roundup the Los Angeles or San Pedro Grade: A I recall being frightened served in that non-paying @MrTonyMendoza: Dance harbor, he spent time in our at the adult conversation capacity after he retired from I decided to take a Leave of home. Senor Baja DATE: Saturday, February 10 about what was going on in the sea. 11833 Alondra Blvd. Absence through January 26th TIME: 5-8 pm He always took Mom and the world, and I also recall his To this day, when I hear Date Inspected: 12/14/17 Norwalk Arts and kids out to eat at the nearby words that, “China is the one @sjbathletics: LOCATION: the words “Marine” or Grade: A Sports Complex Stan’s Drive Inn and told us to to look out for.” Considering A lot of @boscofootball history “butterscotch,” I am reminded order whatever our little hearts our world today and what’s coming down here. New year, of our favorite Marine, our desired. And, oh boy, did we! going on around the globe, he China Bowl Espress Young Haw new stadium! FEBRUARY 17 beloved “Uncle Jimmy,” and That was a real treat for us as was right on the mark even 11031 Firestone Blvd. Ste 102 the result of the night of two E-waste collection and shred-a- we didn’t get “treated” like way back then. Date Inspected: 12/14/17 butterscotch sundaes. thon event that very often. Grade: A He was such a wonderful Follow us! DATE: Saturday, February 17 I must have been all of nine and loving positive in our @NorwalkPatriot TIME: 9 am to 2 pm or ten years old. I ordered a young lives. He bought me my LOCATION: City Hall 02 Friday, Jan. 5, 2018 The Norwalk Patriot

REVIEW: ‘The Greatest Showman’ is a feel-good spectacle

FILMS: The big-budget musical content, too flashy. This would showstopper is “This is Me,” fronted production deliverrs with memorable be just another “Mickey Mouse by Keala Settle who plays bearded tunes and solid casting. musical” (I am aware that Disney lady Lettie Lutz. had nothing to do with the Greatest Showman, but with names like “The Greatest Showman” By Alex Dominguez Effron and Zendaya attached, can also did something for me that a Staff Writer you really blame me?). movie hasn’t done in a long time: I found myself fully invested, pulling Let me just go on record here for characters, celebrating their I need to apologize. and say this: I was dead wrong in victories and agonizing in their Much like many of the characters my last-minute, change-of-heart defeats. opinion. that made up PT Barnum’s circus, While a more sophisticated my viewing experience with “The First of all, the music. My and experienced movie critic (I am, Greatest Showman” (starring Hugh goodness, the music. at my core, a journalist and by no Jackman, Zac Effron, Zendaya, and means a serious critic) might say “The Greatest Showman” opens Michelle Williams) was a bit of an that any potential positive message with the song “The Greatest Show,” anomaly. was lost in the extreme panache, I and doesn’t take many musical couldn’t disagree more. Maybe it was the soft spot I breaks until the film’s final curtain. have for musicals, but I had wanted The film is a story of acceptance, While musicals can sometimes to see this film since I first viewed whether that be through Barnum’s be overwhelming, in this case, the trailer. From what the trailer rags to riches narrative, the the music is a fantastic blend of Effron and Zendaya provide There are several of these for those of us moviegoers who could tell me, the film seemed blooming star-crossed lovers, or performance and story progression the love angle for the film, and characters, though only a few get have ever felt misplaced, odd, or to be a spectacle and the music the “freaks” that flank the show’s sensational. The subject matter was with nothing that really feels like their chemistry is undeniable. any kind of true development, and underappreciated. front man. As I previously admitted, I was even that is minimal. While this appealing. filler. It was entertaining enough Please forgive me for attempting for me to warrant buying the Don’t get me wrong, Jackman convinced that these two former could be perceived as a bad thing, And then something strange Disney stars would ham up the instead I almost see it as a strength. to be an old curmudgeon movie soundtrack, which I did. gives a very entertaining and critic. “The Greatest Showman” is a happened. I entered the theater engaging performance in his show and be the movie’s weak link. Showman features 11 musical Instead of several characters spectacle in its own right, featuring and sat down, and as the lights portrayal of Barnum. He is a very numbers, to which I can admit I was Instead, they provided one of with fleshed out backstories and a lovable cast and extraordinary dimmed, I unexpectedly decided I strong center to the already star- fully invested in 10 (“Tightrope,” my favorite sequences in the entire growth, the oddities of Barnum’s music. It’s a feel-good movie was going to hate what I was about stacked cast. to see. sung by Williams’s Charity Barnum, 105 minutes. Much to my surprise show feel more like a singular worthy of a round of applause. was a little too sappy for my taste). But I’ll take this opportunity to (and a little to my chagrin), they unit. This keeps a story with three Before the show’s opening apologize for immediately looping stole the show for me. arcs already from becoming Out of those 11, the show’s number, I had assumed the music Zendaya and Effron back into their too cluttered. It also gives a was going to be too cheesy. The absolute, without-a-doubt And my darling “freaks.” The strong banner to stand behind Disney Channel fame. oddballs. DJ DIARIES: New year, new me...seriously!

NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS: The key How many resolutions did try to make your goals long-term. that outfit you bought (whatever You can also use your phone to a successful New Year’s resolution is you come up with? If you have Life isn’t a quick sprint race, so go works for you, right?). to set reminders and alarms for to not be too hard on yourself. more than about five, you might for the long haul. yourself. The clock app on iPhones have too many. Take things slow Your phone could also be a has some great features. It can By Amber Cavazos and focus on one goal at a time. If it seems like it’s going to powerful tool to help you keep even track your sleep! Android Famous DJ Agency It’d be great if we could work on be too long of a stretch, find a you on the road to success. There’s users, I’m sure there’s something everything at once, but then you way to continuously motivate tons of apps that can do most of similar for you. yourself. If your goal was to lose the record keeping for you. won’t be doing any one of your If personal reminders aren’t Happy new year!! I hope that goals wholeheartedly. weight, maybe buy yourself an you have the best year ever and outfit in the size you are aiming Trying to lose weight? going to work out for you, get that this is the year that you keep What’s the point of doing for and keep it out. That way it will Download workout apps that your friends to join in! Friends that all of your resolutions. something if you aren’t going to stay in your mind and hopefully give you tips and workout guides. work on resolutions together stay or run. Not only will you be on give it your all? Try prioritizing deter you from mindless snacking Want to eat healthier? Download together. track to reach your goal, you’ll be Having some trouble keeping a food tracker so that you’re more spending some quality time with your goals and work on the one throughout the day. If you’re trying to put in more your resolutions? I have no room that’s the most important to you. conscious of what you’re eating. loved ones. to judge as I already started off You could also change your It’s really weird, but guilt will time at the gym, get a friend to on the wrong foot with some of While you’re figuring out phone’s lock screen to some overshadow you as you input all join you. You could also step it up If you mess up again, that’s them. So, be honest and let’s get which should take the #1 spot, motivational quote or, better yet, the unhealthy things that you ate. a notch and go on a morning hike okay. Stay positive and try it again! back on track together. The Norwalk Patriot Obituaries 03 Friday, Jan. 5, 2018 Thomas Monson, president of Mormon church, passes away

a time of intense publicity for the church, including the 2008 and 2012 owned Brigham Young University. presidential campaigns of Mormon Mitt Romney. Monson’s most public Before being chosen to join the faith’s governing Quorum of the acts were appearances at church conferences and devotionals as well as Twelve Apostles, Monson worked for the church’s secular businesses, dedications of church temples. primarily in advertising, printing and publishing including the Deseret Monson will also be remembered for his emphasis on humanitarian Morning News. work; leading the faith’s involvement in the passage of gay marriage ban Monson married Frances Beverly Johnson in 1948. The couple had in California in 2008; continuing the church’s push to be more transparent three children, eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Frances about its past; and lowering the minimum age for missionaries. died in 2013 at the age of 85. Mormons considered Monson a warm, caring, endearing and Throughout his life, Monson was an avid fisherman who also raised approachable leader, said Patrick Mason, associate professor of religion at homing pigeons, specifically, roller pigeons who twirled as they flew. He Claremont Graduate University in California. He was known for dropping was known for his love of show tunes, Boy Scouts and the Utah Jazz. everything to make hospital visits to people in need. His speeches at the faith’s twice-yearly conferences often focused on parables of human Monson’s legacy will be tied to the church’s efforts to hold tight to struggles resolved through faith. its opposition of same-sex marriage while encouraging members to be more open and compassionate toward gays and lesbians as acceptance He put an emphasis on the humanitarian ethic of Mormons, evidenced for LGBT people increased across the county. by his expansion of the church’s disaster relief programs around the world, said Armand Mauss, a retired professor of sociology and religious studies One of the most memorable moments of Monson’s tenure came at Washington State University. in October 2012, when he announced at church conference that the SALT LAKE CITY – Thomas S. Monson, considered a prophet by nearly minimum age to depart on missions was being lowered to 19 from 21 for “President Monson always seemed more interested in what we do 16 million Mormons worldwide, has died at the age of 90 after a nearly women; and to 18 from 19 for men. The change triggered a historic influx with our religion rather than in what we believe,” Mauss said. a decade as church president. He expanded the church’s reach and its of missionaries, and proved a milestone change for women by allowing transparency and was known for promoting humanitarian causes despite Well-known Mormons mourned Monson’s death Wednesday and many more to serve. leading a divisive fight against gay marriage. remembered his life of service. Romney, entertainer Marie Osmond and The man expected to take Monson’s seat, the 93-year-old Nelson, has conservative talk-show host Glenn Beck were among those tweeting Monson died Tuesday night at his home in Salt Lake City, according to been a church apostle since April 1984. Out of respect for Monson, his memories and condolences. church spokesman Eric Hawkins. successor will not be officially named until after his funeral services. Romney said in a statement that he’ll remember Monson’s compassion Monson spent more than five decades serving in top church leadership In keeping with tradition, the successor will choose two counselors for the downtrodden. Osmond tweeted a picture of her embracing councils - making him a well-known face and personality to multiple from the Quorum of the Twelve to join him to form a three-person Monson, saying he was always there for her family. Beck recalled Monson’s generations of Mormons. “presidency” that is the top of the church’s governing hierarchy. If he kindness and humility. A church bishop at the age of 22, the Salt Lake City native became elects not to keep Monson’s two counselors, Henry B. Eyring and Dieter the youngest church apostle ever in 1963 at the age of 36. He served as a Condolences also came in from Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake and Utah Sen. Uchtdorf, they would go back to being regular members of the Quorum. Orrin Hatch, who said of Monson, “Service was his motto and humility his counselor for three church presidents before assuming the role of the top Being one of the president’s two counselors doesn’t push them to the hallmark.” leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in February 2008. front of the line to become the next president. That is always reserved for As president of the nearly 16 million-member religion, Monson was The Mormon church was founded in 1830 in upstate New York by the longest-tenured member of the Quorum. Once Nelson assumes the considered a prophet who led the church through revelation from God in Joseph Smith, who claimed he was visited by God and Jesus while praying presidency, that distinction will fall to 85-year-old Dallin H. Oaks, a former collaboration with two top counselors and members of the Quorum of the in a grove of trees and was called to found the church. Members are Utah Supreme Court Justice who was named to the quorum in May 1984, Twelve Apostles. known as Mormons because of the faith’s keystone scripture, the Book one month after Nelson. of Mormon. The next president was not immediately named, but the job is expected Monson’s death also means there are now two openings on the to go to the next longest-tenured member of the church’s governing A World War II veteran, Monson served in the Navy and spent a year Quorum, which will likely be filled at the next church conference in April. Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, Russell M. Nelson, per church protocol. overseas before returning to get a business degree at the University of The other opening was created when leader Robert D. Hales died last Utah and a master’s degree in business administration from the church- October. Monson’s presidency was marked by his noticeably low profile during

Mystery novelist Sue Grafton dies at 77

LOS ANGELES – Sue Grafton, author of the best-selling “alphabet Humphrey said Grafton had been struggling to find an idea for “Z’’ in an interview earlier this year. “She’s been married twice. She has no kids, series” of mystery novels, has died in Santa Barbara. She was 77. while undergoing treatment and losing weight. no pets, no house plants.” Grafton was surrounded by family, including “Nothing’s been written,” he told The Associated Press in a telephone She said she was looking forward to reaching the end of the alphabet husband Steven Humphrey, when she died interview. “There is no Z.” with “Z is for Zero.” Thursday after a two-year battle with cancer, her He added with a laugh, “Nobody in this family will ever use the letter Grafton began writing at 18, and wrote her first novel at 22. “A is for daughter, Jamie Clark, posted on the author’s Z again.” Alibi” was the eighth novel she wrote, and the third she had published. website. The fictional heroine of the series, Southern California private detective On her blog, she said her ideas come from everywhere. “Although we knew this was coming, it was Kinsey Millhone, was Grafton’s alter ego, she told The Seattle Times earlier unexpected and fast. She had been fine up until “I read newspapers, textbooks on crime. I talk to private investigators, this year. just a few days ago, and then things moved police officers, jail administrators, doctors, lawyers, career criminals. Ideas quickly,” the posting said. “I’m an introvert, so doing half of what Kinsey is beyond my poor are everywhere,” she said. capabilities,” Grafton said. “But it’s fun to get to live her life without Grafton began her “alphabet series” in 1982 Born in Louisville, Kentucky, Grafton stayed tied to her roots, dividing penalty.” with “A is for Alibi.” Her most recent book, “Y is her time between a home there and her home in California. In addition for Yesterday,” was published in August. Her husband agreed that Grafton was Kinsey. to her husband and daughter Jamie Clark, she is survived by another daughter, Leslie Twine, and her son, Jay Schmidt. “Many of you also know that she was adamant that her books would “Yes, as Sue said, ‘We’re one spirit in two bodies, and she got the good never be turned into movies or TV shows, and in that same vein, she would one,’” Humphrey said. Grafton’s remains will be cremated and the family will hold a private never allow a ghost writer to write in her name,” her daughter wrote. memorial Sunday. Memorials also will be held in Louisville and New York While Grafton aged, her heroine didn’t quite as much. “Because of all of those things, and out of the deep abiding love and City. respect for our dear sweet Sue, as far as we in the family are concerned, “So when I started, she was 32, and I was 42. Now, she is 39, and I am the alphabet now ends at Y.” 77. So there’s a little bit of injustice there, but she is single,” she told NPR Ramon Regalado, survivor of WW II Bataan Death March

SAN FRANCISCO – A San Francisco Bay Area man who survived were forced to surrender in 1942 to the Japanese after a grueling three- saw those promises disappear after the war ended. the infamous 1942 Bataan Death March and symbolized the thousands month battle. More than 250,000 Filipino soldiers served with U.S. troops in World of unheralded Filipinos who fought alongside The prisoners were forced to march some 65 miles (105 kilometer) to War II, including more than 57,000 who died. American forces during World War II has died. a camp. Many died during the Bataan Death March, killed by Japanese He was 100. The veterans have won back some concessions, including lump-sum soldiers or simply unable to make the trek. The majority of the troops payments as part of the 2009 economic stimulus package. Ramon Regalado died Dec. 16 in El Cerrito, were Filipino. California, said Cecilia I. Gaerlan, executive In an October ceremony in Washington, D.C., remaining Filipino Regalado survived and slipped away with two others — all of them director of the Bataan Legacy Historical Society, veterans of World War II were awarded the coveted Congressional Gold sick with malaria. They encountered a farmer who cared for them, but only which has fought to honor Regalado and others. Medal, the nation’s highest civilian award. Regalado lived. She did not have a cause of death. Gaerlan said Regalado did not make the trip due to poor health, but Afterward, he joined a guerrilla resistance movement against the “He really embodied the qualities of the he got his medal in December in an intensive care unit in Richmond, Japanese and later moved to the San Francisco Bay Area to work as a greatest generation and love for country,” she California. civilian for the U.S. military. said. He is survived by his wife Marcelina, five children and many In his later years, he gave countless interviews to promote the wartime Regalado was born in 1917 in the Philippines. He was a machine gun grandchildren. heroics of Filipinos, who were promised benefits and U.S. citizenship but operator with the Philippine Scouts under U.S. Army Forces when troops Rose Marie starred in TV sitcom ‘The Dick Van Dyke Show’ LOS ANGELES – Rose Marie, who starred as Sally Rogers on “The Dick as “Baby Rose Marie the Child Wonder” for her remarkable voice – she Van Dyke Show,” died last week at the age of 94, according to multiple suffered a bit of a career slump as a young adult. But her fortunes changed news sources. when she took a role on “The Dick Van Dyke” show in 1961. According to the Associated Press, family The popular sitcom brought her new stardom as she played Sally spokesman Harlan Boll said Marie died Thursday Rogers, a comedy writer for the sitcom’s show-within-a-show, “The Alan in her Los Angeles-area home. Brady Show.” Though she was nominated three times for an Emmy Award for her supporting role – in 1963, ‘64 and ‘66 – she never won. Born Rose Marie Mazetta Aug. 15, 1923, in New York City, she was performing After the strong success of “The Dick Van Dyke Show,” Rose Marie professionally by age 3, billed as Baby Rose took on a new TV comedy role, playing Myrna Gibbons on “The Doris Day Marie, and belting out songs in a precociously Show.” She was a regular on “The Hollywood Squares” for many years, strong voice. and she had notable guest-star roles on shows including “The Monkees,” “Murphy Brown” and “Caroline in the City.” By age 5, she was a radio star, appearing on her own NBC radio show following the hugely In the 1970s and ‘80s, Rose Marie joined Rosemary Clooney, Helen popular “Amos and Andy” program. She made her feature film debut as a O’Connell and Margaret Whiting to form “4 Girls 4,” a musical revue that 9-year-old, performing in the W.C. Fields comedy “International House.” toured the U.S. and appeared on TV. Upon Whiting’s 2011 death, Rose Throughout her childhood, she worked on vaudeville, a popular headline Marie became the last surviving cast member. act, and she made a number of records. Rose Marie was known for her signature hair bow, which had personal As she aged out of her “Baby Rose Marie” childhood role, she meaning for her that she preferred not to reveal. She was honored with transitioned to singing in nightclubs as a teenager, dropping the “Baby” a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and a number of personal items and seeking stardom as an adult. In the 1950s, she starred on Broadway from her childhood stardom are displayed at the Smithsonian’s American and radio, playing a role on “The Phil Harris - Alice Faye Show.” History Museum. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Guy, in 1964. She is survived by her daughter, Georgiana. As illustrious as her childhood career had been – she was known 04 Friday, Jan. 5, 2018 The Norwalk Patriot

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You can contact puzzle editor Stan- ley Newman at his e-mail address: StanXwords@aol.com. Or write him at P.O. Box 69, Massapequa Park, NY 11762, Please send a self-addressed, stamped envelope if you’d like a reply. The Norwalk Patriot Legal Notices 05 Friday, Jan. 5, 2018 LEGALS To be eligible for CDBG assistance, the Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind filed by JAMES LEE OWINGS in the THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU service must be a continuation of a social any purchase up until the winning bidder Superior Court of California, County of LOS SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public Fict. Bus Name service program funded by the City of takes possession of the personal property ANGELES. Trustee Sales auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, Norwalk’s CDBG program in the previous THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests cashier’s check drawn on a state or national FICTITIOUS BUSINESS program year, new service, or quantifiable The Norwalk Patriot that JAMES LEE OWINGS be appointed as NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee bank, check drawn by state or federal credit NAME STATEMENT increase in the level of an existing service 12/29/17, 1/5/18 personal representative to administer the Sale No. : 00000006920094 Title Order No.: union, or a check drawn by a state or federal File Number 2017342378 above which has been provided with State estate of the decedent. 170273713 FHA/VA/PMI No.: ATTENTION savings and loan association, or savings THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) or Local funds in the previous 12 calendar THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING association, or savings bank specified in DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) MCRT PTR, months. Notices and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED Section 5102 to the Financial Code and 13128 SUTTON ST., CERRITOS CA 90703, Applications must be completed and returned The will and any codicils are available for SUMMARY APPLIES ONLY TO COPIES authorized to do business in this state, LA COUNTY, P.O. BOX 4064, CERRITOS examination in the file kept by the court. PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR, NOT TO will be held by duly appointed trustee. The no later than 5:00 p.m., Monday, February SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, CA 90703 5, 2018 to the City of Norwalk, Social THE PETITION requests authority to THIS RECORDED ORIGINAL NOTICE. sale will be made, but without covenant or Articles of Incorporation or Organization Services Center, Attn: Veronica Garcia, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES administer the estate under the Independent NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE warranty, expressed or implied, regarding Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A 11929 Alondra Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Administration of Estates Act. (This authority INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT title, possession, or encumbrances, to REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) MACK E. Please contact the City of Norwalk Social FOR CHANGE OF NAME will allow the personal representative ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT pay the remaining principal sum of the TITUS, 13128 SUTTON ST., CERRITOS Services Center at (562) 929-5544 for CASE NUMBER: VS030745 to take many actions without obtaining UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, CA 90703 (2) CLEMENTINE TITUS, 13128 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner 10/01/2009. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION additional information. Samuel Levi Villalpando filed a petition with court approval. Before taking certain very with interest and late charges thereon, as SUTTON ST., CERRITOS CA 90703 Dated this 5th day of January 2018. important actions, however, the personal TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY provided in the note(s), advances, under State of Incorporation: N/A this court for a decree changing names as BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU Theresa Devoy, CMC, City Clerk follows: representative will be required to give notice the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: a to interested persons unless they have NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE thereon, fees, charges and expenses of Married Couple Present name (1) Samuel Levi Villalpando to OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, The Norwalk Patriot Proposed name (1) Hans Levi Olson waived notice or consented to the proposed the Trustee for the total amount (at the The date registrant started to transact 01/05/18 action.) The independent administration YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. time of the initial publication of the Notice business under the fictitious business name THE COURT ORDERS that all persons BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER interested in this matter appear before this authority will be granted unless an interested of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set or names listed above: 06/2010 person files an objection to the petition and and WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee forth below. The amount may be greater I declare that all the information in this court at the hearing indicated below to show under and pursuant to Deed of Trust cause, if any, why the petition for change of shows good cause why the court should not on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY statement is true and correct. (A registrant CITY OF NORWALK grant the authority. Recorded on 10/07/2009 as Instrument ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL who declares as true any material matter NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING name should not be granted. Any person No. 20091523709 , LOAN MODIFICATION objecting to the name changes described A HEARING on the petition will be held on AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): BLANCA S. pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business PROPOSED EXTENSION OF INTERIM February 5, 2018 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 67 DATED 07/20/2016 RECORDED 8/29/2016, CARRASCO, A MARRIED WOMAN AS and Professions Code that the registrant ORDINANCE NO. 17-1699U above must file a written objection that DOC #: 20161025024 of official records in includes the reasons for the objection at in Room 439 located at 111 NORTH HILL HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 the office of the County Recorder of LOS Recorded: 10/31/2013 as Instrument No. punishable by a fine not to exceed one Date: Tuesday, January 16, 2018 least two court days before the matter is ANGELES County, State of CALIFORNIA. scheduled to be heard and must appear at IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the 20131551639 of Official Records in the thousand dollars ($1,000).) Time: 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the petition, you should appear at the hearing EXECUTED BY: GARY S. RAWLINGS, office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES S/ CLEMENTINE TITUS, OWNER matter may be heard the hearing to show cause why the petition AN UNMARRIED MAN, WILL SELL AT should not be granted. If no written objection and state your objections or file written County, California; Date of Sale: 2/1/2018 at This statement was filed with the County Place: City Council Chambers, Norwalk objections with the court before the hearing. PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Doubletree Clerk of Los Angeles on DECEMBER 4, City Hall, 12700 Norwalk Boulevard, is timely filed, the court may grant the petition FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH without a hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by Hotel Los Angeles-Norwalk, 13111 2017 Norwalk, CA 90650 your attorney. EQUIVALENT or other form of payment NOTICE OF HEARING Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650, in Notice - In accordance with Subdivision IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), the Vineyard Ballroom Amount of unpaid (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Project Description: A public hearing will Date: February 14, 2018, Time: 1:30 pm, creditor of the decedent, you must file your (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the balance and other charges: Department: C, Room: 312 $352,433.33 Statement generally expires at the end of be held for the City Council to consider an claim with the court and mail a copy to the United States). DATE OF SALE: 02/01/2018. The purported property address is: 11979 five years from the date on which it was filed extension of Interim Ordinance No. 17- The address of the court is 12720 Norwalk personal representative appointed by the TIME OF SALE: 9:00 AM. PLACE OF SALE: Boulevard, Norwalk 90650 OLIVE STREET, NORWALK, CA 90650 in the office of the County Clerk, except, as 1699U, an interim ordinance of the City of court within the later of either (1) four months DOUBLETREE HOTEL LOS ANGELES- Assessor’s Parcel No.: 8048-031-014 provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, Norwalk enacted pursuant to Government A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall NORWALK, 13111 SYCAMORE DRIVE, be published at least once a week for four from the date of first issuance of letters to a NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you where it expires 40 days after any change in Code Section 65858 prohibiting the general personal representative, as defined NORWALK, CA 90650. STREET ADDRESS are considering bidding on this property lien, the facts set forth in the statement pursuant establishment of new and expansion of successive weeks prior to the date set and other common designation, if any, of the for hearing on the petition in the following in section 58(b) of the California Probate you should understand that there are risks to Section 17913 other then a change in the existing gas stations, and declaring the Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of the real property described above is purported involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You residence address of a registered owner. A urgency thereof. newspaper of general circulation, printed in to be:12817 LARWIN ROAD, NORWALK, the county, mailing or personal delivery to you of a will be bidding on a lien, not on the property new Fictitious Business Name Statement Environmental Review Information: The Norwalk Patriot notice under section 9052 of the California CALIFORNIA 90650. APN#: 8046-018-040. itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee must be filed before the expiration. Effective Pursuant to the California Environmental December 14, 2017 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any Judge Margaret M. Bernal Probate Code. auction does not automatically entitle you January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Quality Act (CEQA) and the local CEQA Other California Statues and legal authority liability for any incorrectness of the street to free and clear ownership of the property. Name Statement must be accompanied by Guidelines of the City of Norwalk, this Judge Of The Superior Court address and other common designation, if Petitioner or Attorney, In Pro Per may affect your rights as a creditor. You You should also be aware that the lien being the affidavit of identity form. project will not have a significant effect on may want to consult with an attorney any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are The filing of this statement does not of itself the environment because the Ordinance will Samuel Levi Villalpando knowledgeable in California Law. but without covenant or warranty, expressed the highest bidder at the auction, you are or authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious impose greater limitations on development 13800 Biola Avenue YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the or implied, regarding title, possession, may be responsible for paying off all liens Business Name in violation of the rights of in the City by temporarily prohibiting new La Mirada, CA 90639 court. If you are a person interested in the or encumbrances, to pay the remaining senior to the lien being auctioned off, before another under Federal, State or Common gas stations and expansion of existing (916) 769-8176 estate, you may file with the court a Request principal sum of the note(s) secured by you can receive clear title to the property. Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business gas stations, thereby reducing potential for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, You are encouraged to investigate the and Professions Code). significant adverse environmental impacts. The Norwalk Patriot of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets as provided in said note(s), advances, existence, priority, and size of outstanding This Ordinance is exempt from CEQA 12/22/17, 12/29/17, 1/5/18, 1/12/18 or of any petition or account as provided in under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, liens that may exist on this property by The Norwalk Patriot pursuant to Title 14, Section 15061(b)(3) of Probate Code section 1250. A Request for charges and expenses of the Trustee and contacting the county recorder’s office or 12/15/17, 12/22/17, 12/29/17, 1/5/18 the California Code of Regulations. Special Notice form is available from the of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. a title insurance company, either of which Public Comment: Interested persons are Probate court clerk. The total amount of the unpaid balance of may charge you a fee for this information. invited to attend this meeting and be heard Attorney for petitioner: the obligation secured by the property to If you consult either of these resources, you regarding this matter. Copies of the agenda NOTICE OF PETITION TO JAMES LEE OWINGS, PRO PER be sold and reasonable estimated costs, should be aware that the same lender may FICTITIOUS BUSINESS report for the above-described project will be expenses and advances at the time of the NAME STATEMENT ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: 26621 STETSON PLACE hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust available for public review at www.norwalkca. SIMEON L. GACEREZ, JR. LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653 initial publication of the Notice of Sale is on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY File Number 2017330380 gov or at the City Clerk’s Office, Norwalk City $228,340.53. The beneficiary under said THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) CASE NO. 17STPB11361 (949) 929-5125 OWNER: The sale date shown on this Hall, 12700 Norwalk Boulevard, Norwalk. To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, [email protected] Deed of Trust heretofore executed and notice of sale may be postponed one or DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) ZARAH & K Written comments may be submitted to delivered to the undersigned a written BOUTIQUE, 11803 CROSSDALE AVE, contingent creditors, and persons who may more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, the City Council prior to the time set for otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, The Norwalk Patriot Declaration of Default and Demand for trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section NORWALK CA 90650, LA COUNTY the hearing. Address written comments: Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Articles of Incorporation or Organization or both of SIMEON L. GACEREZ, JR.. 1/5/18, 1/12/18, 1/19/18 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law Attention: City Clerk at the address noted A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed Election to Sell. The undersigned caused requires that information about trustee sale Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A above or by email to [email protected]. said Notice of Default and Election to Sell REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) NATANEEL by SONIA J. GACEREZ in the Superior Court postponements be made available to you If you challenge the proposed project, you of California, County of LOS ANGELES. to be recorded in the county where the real and to the public, as a courtesy to those DEL ROCIO LLAMAS BORJA, 11803 may be limited to only those issues raised NOTICE OF PETITION TO property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL CROSSDALE AVE, NORWALK CA 90650 THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests not present at the sale. If you wish to learn at the public hearing described in this notice, that SONIA J. GACEREZ be appointed as ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on whether your sale date has been postponed, State of Incorporation: N/A or in written correspondence delivered prior LEONARD MUSTIN this property lien, you should understand THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: an personal representative to administer the and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and to the public hearing. estate of the decedent. CASE NO. 17STPB11396 that there are risks involved in bidding at date for the sale of this property, you may Individual More Information: Should you have any To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a The date registrant started to transact THE PETITION requests authority to call 800-280-2832 for information regarding questions regarding this matter, please administer the estate under the Independent contingent creditors, and persons who may lien, not on the property itself. Placing the the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web business under the fictitious business name contact Jessica Serrano, Acting Planning otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, highest bid at a trustee auction does not or names listed above: N/A Administration of Estates Act . (This authority site http://www.qualityloan.com, using the Manager at (562) 929-5741 or jserrano@ will allow the personal representative or both of LEONARD MUSTIN. automatically entitle you to free and clear file number assigned to this foreclosure by I declare that all the information in this norwalkca.gov. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed ownership of the property. You should also statement is true and correct. (A registrant to take many actions without obtaining the Trustee: CA-17-780851-BF. Information Accessibility: In compliance with the court approval. Before taking certain very by HAROLD MUSTIN in the Superior Court be aware that the lien being auctioned off about postponements that are very short in who declares as true any material matter Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need of California, County of LOS ANGELES. may be a junior lien. If you are the highest pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business important actions, however, the personal duration or that occur close in time to the special assistance to participate in a City representative will be required to give notice THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests bidder at the auction, you are or may be scheduled sale may not immediately be and Professions Code that the registrant meeting or other services offered by this that HAROLD MUSTIN be appointed as responsible for paying off all liens senior to knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor to interested persons unless they have reflected in the telephone information or on City, please contact the City Clerk’s Office waived notice or consented to the proposed personal representative to administer the the lien being auctioned off, before you can the Internet Web site. The best way to verify punishable by a fine not to exceed one at (562) 929-5720. Notification at least 48 estate of the decedent. receive clear title to the property. You are thousand dollars ($1,000).) action.) The independent administration postponement information is to attend the hours prior to the meeting or time when authority will be granted unless an interested THE PETITION requests authority to encouraged to investigate the existence, scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee S/ NATANEEL DEL ROCIO LLAMAS services are needed will assist the City staff administer the estate under the Independent priority, and size of outstanding liens that BORJA, OWNER person files an objection to the petition and disclaims any liability for any incorrectness in assuring that reasonable arrangements shows good cause why the court should not Administration of Estates Act with limited may exist on this property by contacting the of the property address or other common This statement was filed with the County can be made to provide accessibility to the authority. (This authority will allow the county recorder’s office or a title insurance Clerk of Los Angeles on NOVEMBER 17, grant the authority. designation, if any, shown herein. If no meeting or service. Assisted hearing devices A HEARING on the petition will be held in personal representative to take many company, either of which may charge you street address or other common designation 2017 will be available at this hearing without prior actions without obtaining court approval. a fee for this information. If you consult Notice - In accordance with Subdivision this court as follows: 01/19/18 at 8:30AM is shown, directions to the location of the notification. in Dept. 9 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS Before taking certain very important actions, either of these resources, you should be property may be obtained by sending a (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name however, the personal representative will be aware that the same lender may hold more Statement generally expires at the end of ANGELES, CA 90012 written request to the beneficiary within 10 Dated this 5th day of January 2018. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the required to give notice to interested persons than one mortgage or deed of trust on the days of the date of first publication of this five years from the date on which it was filed unless they have waived notice or consented property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: in the office of the County Clerk, except, as petition, you should appear at the hearing Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any Theresa Devoy, CMC, City Clerk and state your objections or file written to the proposed action.) The independent The sale date shown on this notice of sale reason, including if the Trustee is unable to provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, administration authority will be granted may be postponed one or more times by the where it expires 40 days after any change in objections with the court before the hearing. convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall The Norwalk Patriot Your appearance may be in person or by unless an interested person files an objection mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, be entitled only to a return of the monies paid the facts set forth in the statement pursuant 1/5/18 to the petition and shows good cause why pursuant to Section 2924g of the California to Section 17913 other then a change in the your attorney. to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent the court should not grant the authority. Civil Code. The law requires that information sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser residence address of a registered owner. A A HEARING on the petition will be held in about trustee sale postponements be made new Fictitious Business Name Statement creditor of the decedent, you must file your shall have no further recourse against the Lien Sales claim with the court and mail a copy to the this court as follows: 01/23/18 at 8:30AM in available to you and to the public, as a Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the must be filed before the expiration. Effective Dept. 79 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS courtesy to those not present at the sale. January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business personal representative appointed by the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Notice is hereby given that Extra Space court within the later of either (1) four months ANGELES, CA 90012 If you wish to learn whether your sale date Attorney. If you have previously been Name Statement must be accompanied by IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the has been postponed, and, if applicable, the the affidavit of identity form. Storage will sell at public auction at the from the date of first issuance of letters to a discharged through bankruptcy, you may storage facility listed below, to satisfy the lien general personal representative, as defined petition, you should appear at the hearing rescheduled time and date for the sale of have been released of personal liability for The filing of this statement does not of itself and state your objections or file written this property, you may call 800-280-2832 authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious of the owner, personal property described in section 58(b) of the California Probate this loan in which case this letter is intended below belonging to those individuals listed Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing objections with the court before the hearing. for information regarding the trustee’s to exercise the note holders right’s against Business Name in violation of the rights of Your appearance may be in person or by sale or visit this Internet Web site www. another under Federal, State or Common below at location indicated: 10950 Firestone or personal delivery to you of a notice under the real property only. Date: Quality Loan Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650, 562-929-6822, section 9052 of the California Probate Code. your attorney. auction.com for information regarding the Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent sale of this property, using the file number and Professions Code). 01/17/2018, 11:30AM Other California statutes and legal authority San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For may affect your rights as a creditor. You creditor of the decedent, you must file your assigned to this case 00000006920094. NON SALE information only Sale Line: claim with the court and mail a copy to the Customer Name Unit # may want to consult with an attorney Information about postponements that are 800-280-2832 Or Login to: http://www. The Norwalk Patriot personal representative appointed by the very short in duration or that occur close 12/15/17, 12/22/17, 12/29/17, 1/5/18 Mario Miranda 368 knowledgeable in California law. qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: Household items YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court within the later of either (1) four months in time to the scheduled sale may not (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan court. If you are a person interested in the from the date of first issuance of letters to a immediately be reflected in the telephone Service Corp. TS No.: CA-17-780851-BF Elizabeth Servin 727 estate, you may file with the court a Request general personal representative, as defined information or on the Internet Web site. IDSPub #0134732 12/29/2017 1/5/2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Household items, for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing in section 58(b) of the California Probate The best way to verify postponement 1/12/2018 NAME STATEMENT of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing information is to attend the scheduled sale. File Number 2017356634 Charles Thomas 759 or of any petition or account as provided in or personal delivery to you of a notice under FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION The Norwalk Patriot THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) Household Furniture Probate Code section 1250. A Request for section 9052 of the California Probate Code. PLEASE CALL:AUCTION.COM, LLC 800- 12/29/17, 1/5/18, 1/12/18 DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) CHAVA Special Notice form is available from the Other California statutes and legal authority 280-2832 www.auction.com BARRETT SERVICES, 15423 WILDER AVE, Michelle Pinedo 597B court clerk. may affect your rights as a creditor. You DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, NORWALK CA 90650, LA COUNTY Boxes, clothes Attorney for Petitioner may want to consult with an attorney LLP as Trustee 20955 Pathfinder Road, Articles of Incorporation or Organization ANNE A. ASIS knowledgeable in California law. Suite 300 Diamond Bar, CA 91765 (866) Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A Maria Olea 707 351 CALIFORNIA ST #1300 YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the 795-1852 Dated: 11/30/2017 BARRETT REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) HIEN BUI, Household items SAN FRANCISCO CA 94104 court. If you are a person interested in the DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, 15423 WILDER AVE, NORWALK CA 90650 12/29/17, 1/5, 1/12/18 estate, you may file with the court a Request LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR CLASSIFIEDS State of Incorporation: N/A Valeria L. Melendez 920 CNS-3083597# for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: an Paperwork THE NORWALK PATRIOT of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE Individual or of any petition or account as provided in USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. A-4639846 Services The date registrant started to transact David Conley 652 CNS 3083597 Probate Code section 1250. A Request for 12/22/2017, 12/29/2017, 01/05/2018 business under the fictitious business name Household items The Norwalk Patriot Special Notice form is available from the or names listed above: N/A 12/29/17, 1/5/18, 1/12/18 court clerk. The Norwalk Patriot PLANS, PERMITS I declare that all the information in this Cynthia Gutierrez 850 Attorney for Petitioner 12/22/17, 12/29/17, 1/5/18 statement is true and correct. (A registrant Small items, beds JAMES E. FODEN - SBN 81898 CONSTRUCTION who declares as true any material matter 4050 KATELLA AVE., STE. 220 NOTICE OF PETITION TO LOS ALAMITOS CA 90720 pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business Maria Rodriguez 545 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. Project Design, and Professions Code that the registrant Household items ADMINISTER ESTATE OF 12/29/17, 1/5, 1/12/18 PAUL DE ROSS CNS-3084009# CA-17-780851-BF Order No.: 8714273 knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED New Construction, punishable by a fine not to exceed one Case No. 17STPB10374 THE NORWALK PATRIOT Aide Dipeppe 605 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, OF TRUST DATED 10/25/2013. UNLESS thousand dollars ($1,000).) Household items YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT Remodeling & Additions S/ HIEN BUI, OWNER contingent creditors, and persons who may CNS 3084009 otherwise be interested in the will or estate, The Norwalk Patriot YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD Lic. #936419 This statement was filed with the County Purchases must be made with cash only and AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN Clerk of Los Angeles on DECEMBER 21, or both, of PAUL DE ROSS 12/29/17, 1/5/18, 1/12/18 paid at the above referenced facility in order A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF 2017 to complete the transaction. Extra Space Call Jeff (562) 869-1421 Notice - In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other then a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. Effective January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Name Statement must be accompanied by the affidavit of identity form. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).

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CITY OF NORWALK PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018/19 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Norwalk is inviting Social Service Agencies and/or interested non-profit groups who provide support services to residents of the City of Norwalk to submit applications for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds for fiscal year 2018/2019. Applications are available at the City of Norwalk Social Services Center, 11929 Alondra Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650. CDBG funds may be used for the provision of social services (including labor, supplies, and materials), for activities such as job training, crime prevention, child care, health, drug abuse, education programs, energy conservation, senior citizens programs, or services for homeless persons. 06 Friday, Jan. 5, 2018 The Norwalk Patriot Downey float wins Queen Trophy at Rose Parade

ROSE PARADE: It’s the first time the Banners for each trophy- did it for us.” Downey Rose Float Association has winning float were carried in the Volunteers worked on won the Queen Trophy. parade by select members of the Downey’s float 24 hours a day Tournament of Roses Eagle Scout last week, prepping it for judging. DOWNEY – Downey brought and Gold Award Girl Scout Troops. Downey’s float is entirely self-built. home the prestigious Queen Award The Downey Rose Float from Monday’s 129th Rose Parade “We actually finished it in Association (DRFA) built a float for “most outstanding presentation time for judging at 7:30 in the titled “Working Together.” It of roses.” morning on December 31st,” said showcased two peace dovers and construction chairman Kelley The Tournament of Roses an 11 foot 6-inch-tall, 11 foot Roberts. “When the judges first awards 24 trophies each year, 5-inch-wide rotating globe. came by on December 30th, there recognizing excellence in a variety The entire float spanned 42 1/2 were only two coffee cans worth of categories and specifications. feet-long, 18 feet-wide, and 15 feet of seed on the float. Not all the A three-member judging 2 inches tall. flex foam was in place, it wasn’t panel, composed of civic and floral completely painted; if you look at Adorning the float were nearly industry leaders, was appointed by it from a judge’s perspective, they 15,000 roses and at least a couple the Tournament of Roses Judging didn’t think we’d finish. thousand orchids. Committee to evaluate the floats “But when they came back the within a range of classifications. “I’m extremely happy with the next morning and saw the float Scores were based on criteria award we got, the Queen Trophy,” completed 98 percent, they pretty such as creative design, floral said Jeff Shadic, DRFA artistic much stopped in their tracks. craftsmanship, artistic merit, director. “We knew this float was Downey’s entry in the 2018 Tournament of Roses Parade won the Queen Trophy for “most outstanding computerized animation, thematic going to be a pretty simple design, “It’s the first time that we’ve presentation of roses.” interpretation, floral and color there wasn’t going to be a lot of won the award, and it’s a pretty Photo by Carol Kearns presentation, and dramatic impact. elaborate arrangements on it, so prestigious honor because this is we knew the decks were going usually given mainly to professional Two judging sessions took only built the float but support the DeKay said. “Through fundraisers, from the Downey community to have to be covered in roses, built floats.” place during the decorating stages Downey Rose Float Association memberships, constuction, and throughout the year make and that ended up being about before the parade. Scores from The float was towed back to year-round. being there decoration week - we, participating in the Rose Parade 15,000 roses approximately that each judging session were then Downey on Tuesday and remained as a community work together possible,” she added. are covering the decks of this float. “Working Together” was combined to determine the trophy on display in the Embassy Suites to make a spectacular float. I am so much more than the title recipients. Results were released to “Plus, they were going to have parking lot through Thursday. humbled with the talent that are of this float. It’s what we do - the media immediately prior to the to be in unison, in order and in members of this association. Jennifer DeKay, president of everyone, from all ages, has the start of the Rose Parade. perfect rows; that’s what actually DRFA, credited volunteers who not opportunity to support the float,” “The support we receive Downey approves plans for craft brewery, entertainment venue at site of former theater

DOWNTOWN: Planning Commission venue with rooftop lounge. The The pizzeria’s proposed hours entertainment in the form of live be accessible vice-versa. The variance.’ I don’t think that’s approves plans for restaurants, Downey Avenue façade will also of operations are from 9 a.m. to 3 bands, DJ, and dancing on the first applicant voiced intent to have proper.” nightlife development at Downey be restored to reflect the façade a.m. seven days a week, including floor. Operating hours will be from trained staff man the doors to Avenue and 3rd Street. as it was in the 1960’s. a 24-hour delivery service. 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. seven days a week. prevent any entrance to Rockwell However, Dominguez’s from the other two tenants. concerns went for naught as he By Alex Dominguez The two restaurants are Crawford Brewery – to be The entertainment venue, was overruled by the majority, Staff Writer currently proposed to be called located at 8310 3rd Street – is likely branded as Rockwell, is There was considerable push specifically Chairman Jim Avenue Pizza and Crawford anticipated to serve southern style 11,009 square feet with a 2,199 back by Commissioner Steven Rodriguez and Matias Flores, who Brewery. barbeque and will be accessed square-foot rooftop terrace. It will Dominguez on the 3 a.m. closing voiced that there was a difference DOWNEY – The Planning from 3rd Street. The 3,533-square be located at 8312 3rd Street. time for Avenue Pizza, who voiced between pizza and hookah. Commission on Wednesday According to the project foot restaurant will consist of a concerns for public safety as well Rodriguez commented that pizza unanimously approved plans for applicant, the pizzeria - to be 2,439-square foot first floor and a Due to the venue’s ABC Type as keeping steadfast in his intent by the slice was “different than an adapted reuse of the Avenue located at 11022 Downey Avenue 936-square foot second floor, with 48 (On-Sale General, Public to stick to the precedent that had hookah by the puff.” Theater into three new tenants. – will serve New York style pizza a 158-square foot outdoor patio. Premise) license that it will be been applied to other Downtown and Italian food, and will include operating under, the business will Downey businesses that operate “I would argue that the The theater, purchased a kitchen area, counter and table In addition to the restaurant, be restricted to those aged 21 late into the night. difference between (customers) for $750,000 by the Downey seating, as well as a takeout Crawford will also function as and older. Live entertainment will going to the hookah lounge to Restaurant Group in 2016, was window styled after a ticket booth a micro-brewery and will be include live bands, DJs, stand-up “It’s a public safety issue basically sit and smoke versus just originally constructed in 1925. As facing Downey Avenue. allowed to sell alcohol for outside comedy, dinner theater shows, as espoused by the Police to stand at a window and get a of 2004, it has remained closed. consumption under the condition karaoke, live shows, dancing, and Department,” said Dominguez. pizza arguably are two different The tenant space is 1,954 that it is sold in a sealed container. public speaking events. concepts,” said Rodriguez. “I’m Proposed plans include two square feet and be accessed from “We have to take a look at the more in favor of getting a bite to restaurants and an entertainment Downey Avenue. Crawford will also be allowed All live entertainment will be city, the governance of the city, eat and toning down versus the stopped at 1:30 a.m., including at the people who are responsible dark environment of gelling out Crawford. for promoting public safety, and and getting high or whatever they listen to the recommendations do.” Crawford and Avenue Pizza as to why…let’s not be prejudicial will be accessible from Rockwell; and say ‘oh because it’s something however, Rockwell will not I like, it should be granted a New year, new bike Facebook section similar to I walked over to the Metrolink COMMENTARY: 2018 an ideal time to Craigslist. station. purchase a new bicycle to commence new adventures. It was early December. I Wow! As I approached the wasn’t in a hurry (actually, I was) waiting area, I saw it. A bright for I had to pay those December yellow beach cruiser styled bike. By Raul Samaniego bills, property taxes and house What was that, I wondered? Contributor insurance. It was challenging, but I As I approached it, I realized got it done. it was one of those “Rental bikes,” NORWALK – Ah, 2018. It feels As a matter of fact, I picked someone had mentioned. It was good on me. No resolutions, but up a nice good “formerly packed,” unchained just sitting there. I do have some goals: lose 10 or day pack for my daily needs and to Well, it wasn’t exactly just 70 pounds, exercise more, cover carry this notebook and press kit sitting there. According to a a broader array of stories and get around. away for Christmas in 11 months. placard on it handle bars, it was for Towards the end of the month, rent. It had an electronic lock and First things first, a new ride I even picked up some petty cash cost a dollar an hour to rent. for daddy; sure, there are electric by selling a couple items myself I liked it, but I was on my hybrids, luxury and economical through Facebook. vehicles out there. Yes, I have two way never the less to look at my and a half parking spaces at my I kept looking and every time potential new ride. But heck, for a house without a car in sight, but I I found a bike I liked, it was sold dollar an hour, the idea was cool. need a new (or newish) bike. before I could act on it. Arriving at my destination near 2017 saw me go through two Yes, I know that there is a La Mirada Blvd and Imperial, I killed bikes (I affectionately called them percentage of bikes listed which a few hours by doing some window Raulmobiles). have been obtained by dubious shopping, grabbing some early means, but all I really wanted was dinner and finally more coffee. My They took me to council a beach cruiser frame to transfer seller arrived about 5:50 and we meetings, beach excursions, some items from my old bike to commenced to make a deal. medical appointments and other the replacement. adventures around town. I inspected the bike up and After some near hits and many down, locked it up to a fence They accompanied me through misses, I found a nice looking bike and dug into my wallet for a $45 several elections, city lawn events sort of nearby in La Mirada. That bill. We shook hands and I was in and far too many excursions to my was a $12 Uber ride or a couple possession of bike number one for favorite places, the coffee shop. Norwalk Transit bus rides away. 2018. It was the bike which took Convincing the seller to meet So, what I did right was that me to the opening of the Don me at the National Brand green we met at a well lit public place; I Knabe Golf Center and then the monikered coffee shop on Imperial, inspected the item and exchanged subsequent follow up twice- I began the journey to look at this my cash inside the coffee shop weekly research outings (lowered “Too good to be true,” bike. (after I had locked the bike to my average almost to even-par). a fence). We shook hands and I For $45 and the cost of two prepared to catch the 6:15 bus However, all good things must bus rides, I figured it was worth the back to Norwalk. come to an end. Around June, I gamble. realized the bike crankshaft was I was back in business. broken. Since I had to run several errands Wednesday, I walked over I looked online for a solution. to my bank in Artesia, grabbed There were many “formerly some flash cash and then jumped ridden” bikes listed in the new on the first bus to Imperial where The Norwalk Patriot Opinion 07 Friday, Jan. 5, 2018 An unfond farewell to un-statesman Orrin Hatch

By Michelle Malkin Hatch joined with his old pal Teddy Kennedy to create the $6 billion The longest-serving Republican senator in U.S. history announced this national service boondoggle and the $8 billion-a-year CHIP health week that he will finally, finally, finally, finally, finally, finally, finally retire. insurance entitlement. That’s seven “finallys” — one for each of the consecutive six-year He preached about the “rule of law,” but was an original sponsor of terms Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, served. He begin his occupancy in 1976, the open-borders DREAM Act illegal alien student bailout, and, despite when all phones were dumb, the 5.25-inch floppy disk was cutting-edge, claiming to oppose it, he voted to fully fund the unconstitutional Obama the very first Apple computer went on sale for $666.66, the Concorde was amnesty during the lame-duck session. flying high, O.J. Simpson was a hero, Blake Shelton was a newborn, the He crusaded for “fiscal conservatism,” yet voted for massive Wall first MRI was still a blueprint, and I was a gap-toothed first-grader wearing Street bailouts, 16 debt ceiling increases totaling $7.5 trillion, and scores corduroy bell-bottoms crushing on Davy Jones. of earmarks totaling hundreds of millions of dollars for porky projects. He This encrusted longevity will be marketed by Hatch, 83, and his ends his four-decade reign as the Senate’s top recipient of lobbyist cash. supporters as proof of his “statesmanship.” Indeed, The Atlantic magazine And for the past two years, Team Hatch allies have spearheaded a described him this week as “an elder-statesman figure in the GOP.” multimillion-dollar fundraising campaign, squeezing donations from Newsweek likewise reported on the farewell announcement of the “elder corporate donors and pharma and tech lobbyists to subsidize a “Hatch statesman.” And Hatch’s own press minions have disseminated press Foundation” and “Hatch Center” to commemorate the Hatch legacy. releases quoting other entrenched politicians such as Sen. Chuck Schumer, “Statesman” isn’t a title earned by mere length of service. It’s not D-N.Y., hailing their boss’s “reputation as a statesman.” a cheap status conferred like an AARP card or IHOP senior discount. A But that word doesn’t mean what Beltway barnacles think it means. politician who notches decades of frequent flyer miles back and forth Merriam-Webster defines a “statesman” as a “wise, skillful, and between Washington and his “home” state, enjoying the endless perks of respected political leader.” Earning the approbation of other office- incumbency, does not acquire statesmanship by perpetual re-election and clinging politicians doesn’t make you a “respected political leader.” It political self-aggrandizement. So: Call Hatch a clock-puncher. Time-bider. Log-roller. Deal-cutter. makes you an echo-chamber chump. The idea of amassing $4 million to $6 million campaign war chests, Back-slapper. Call him most anything else now that he’s finally, finally, finally, finally, finally, finally, finally called it a day. Wise? Skillful? Hatch was a Big Government business-as-usual as Hatch did the past two election cycles, is antithetical to the ideal of dealmaker. His wisdom was of the wet-finger-in-the-wind variety, claiming statesmanship. In the days of Cincinnatus and George Washington, self- Just please don’t call him “statesman.” a Reagan conservative mantle during election cycles and then throwing sacrifice and civic virtue marked true statesmen. Affability, which Hatch Michelle Malkin is host of “Michelle Malkin Investigates” on CRTV. constitutional conservatives under the bus once comfortably back in his is credited with possessing by his backroom Democrat chums, was no com. well-worn Senate committee seats. substitute for the humility exhibited by statesmen who volunteered to relinquish power at the very height of it — not in its waning twilight. When companies deny climate science, their workers pay

By Carla Santos Skandier the power department, the biggest and one of the oldest departments of make sure fossil fuel workers get a chance to qualify for new positions. After decades spreading misinformation about greenhouse gas the company. As if this weren’t hard enough, companies’ continuous denial and emissions’ role as a driver of climate change, the deceptive tactics of the CEO Russell Stokes pulled no punches explaining the cuts: The misrepresentation makes things worse. Their decision to “right-size” fossil fuel industry are slowly beginning to backfire. decision aims to right-size the business amid a decline in fossil fuel usage usually comes as last minute massive lay-offs, without giving workers a In December, for instance, General Electric announced major cuts to — particularly coal and natural gas. The announcement came a mere two chance to plan ahead. its fossil-fuel-heavy power department — and the pain of this unplanned years after GE’s decision to double its fleet of large coal turbines — a clear In the last few weeks alone, major institutions like Johns Hopkins transition is already being felt by the people least responsible for the misjudgment. University, ING bank, and the French insurance giant AXA have pulled company’s decisions: its workers. This would be good news if not for one detail: jobs. GE’s decision their investments from coal, and the World Bank has announced it will In the last two years, many stories have surfaced on the knowledge alone will cost 12,000 jobs worldwide. no longer invest in any fossil fuel projects. The writing is on the wall, and major fossil fuel companies like Exxon-Mobil had about the climate If companies continue to resist transitioning from fossil fuels to the decline of fossil fuel production is both necessary and increasingly impacts of their activities, and the many tactics these same companies renewables, these massive job losses will be just the beginning. inevitable. employed to deceive the public about these impacts. But they may have The Department of Labor estimates that roughly 200,000 people are This is all good news for the climate. But we also need a plan to also managed to deceive themselves. currently employed in the oil and gas extraction and coal mining sectors. support those employees on the front lines of the energy sector. We need Cheered on by a president who’s gone above and beyond to prop But the number could be in the millions if supportive work, construction, to stop letting workers’ lives be collateral damage of misguided corporate up the fossil fuel industry — from announcing his intent to withdraw the and indirect services of fossil fuel dependent communities are also decisions. U.S. from the Paris climate agreement to pushing for approval of the considered. Carla Santos Skandier is a Research Associate at The Next System Keystone XL Pipeline — dirty energy companies are deluding themselves Fortunately, the renewable industry is booming. The Department of Project. that business as usual is a possible path forward. Energy recently reported that almost twice as many people were employed This self-delusion may be beginning to reach its limits. The latest sign in solar energy last year than coal, gas, and oil electricity combined. arrived on December 7 at General Electric — a global player in electricity But matching displaced fossil fuel workers to new jobs won’t be simple. for the past 125 years — with the announcement of an 18 percent cut to It matters where those jobs are being created, and someone will have to Taking stock as we begin a new year

By Lee H. Hamilton and vocal group of Americans want to “take back America” to some more something larger than ourselves. This may seem odd, but as I look ahead to a year we all know will be homogenous ideal that never actually existed. This sense of beckoning opportunity has been waning. We’re not momentous, you want to know what I feel most strongly? Gratitude. At the same time, too many Americans also feel excluded and alienated investing in our future as we used to, in basic infrastructure like roads and I’ll tell you in a moment how much work we have ahead of us to from economic opportunity and what should be shared institutions. There bridges, in social infrastructure like schools, health clinics and libraries, strengthen our country. But I’m mindful of just how strong we already are fewer places where different classes of people can mix and where our or in the research and development that are crucial to a next-generation are. A resilient economy has been performing well for several years now, institutions can become more heterogeneous. We tend to associate with economy. Our optimism as a country — so characteristic of our past avoiding both rampant inflation and recession. Despite its flaws, we have our own, which is natural and not to be criticized, but it carries costs in — seems hard to locate these days. Americans are troubled, uneasy, a remarkable education system that has allowed more people to enroll in reinforcing our own biases. and alarmed by everything from the quality of presidential leadership college, make dramatic gains in lifelong learning and — especially in the And as economic inequality rises, smaller and smaller groups of people to Russian meddling to the rise of income inequality to the decline of case of racial minorities — get an education that a generation ago would corner an ever larger share of wealth, political power, and communal traditional families. have been much harder to secure. influence. Yet here’s the thing. While I understand our problems, I utterly reject We have a more diverse, educated workforce than ever before, and All of this has been straining our politics. We are more polarized and the idea that we can give into them. From its start, this nation has been we’re making progress on issues from climate change to social equality. politically divided than I’ve seen in my lifetime. Excessive partisanship, the about resolving problems. We did so by embracing our simple, core virtues: We remain wealthy, powerful, and blessed with perhaps the strongest permanent political campaign that marks policy-making at the federal humility, hard work, a welcoming attitude, inclusivity, neighborliness, governing institutions of any country in the world — despite the challenges level, the strength of narrow interest groups, the outsized role of money consensus-building, and above all, a recognition that freedom has been of the moment. in politics, the decline in the quality of public debate — all are cause for given to us and we have an obligation to lead constructive lives. We possess an immense, deep pool of talented people, who have great concern. That’s what we’re about as a country. Not decline, or division, or made us a leading example of unity out of diversity, or as our motto has I hope 2018 sees a turn toward addressing the defects in our political insurmountable obstacles. Let’s remember that in 2018. it, “out of many, one.” institutions and political culture — a shift in political life toward seeking Lee Hamilton is a Senior Advisor for the Indiana University Center on However, we have to work to retain and buttress our strengths. And as the common good and focusing on the national interest. Representative Government. He was a member of the U.S. House of I suggested, we have our work cut out for us. This would allow us to re-focus on one of the defining features of Representatives for 34 years. For one thing, we’ve always been an open country, welcoming a great our country’s history: that what we’re about as a nation is providing diversity of people and remaining open to their aspirations and ideas. But opportunity for all. That everyone has a role to play in contributing we’ve been losing this. Immigration has been cut back sharply. A large positively to a better neighborhood, a better community, a better state and nation, a better world. That as Americans, we devote ourselves to

America’s far left remains in the grip of insanity

By Ben Shapiro policy. Thomas Erdbrink of The New York Times reported that violence President Trump is unpopular. He’s unpopular because he’s boorish, broke out in Iran after the demonstrators ignored “pleas for calm from crude and silly; he’s unpopular because he has a unique capacity to turn President Hassan Rouhani” and termed Rouhani — a tool of the mullahs winning news cycles into referenda on his use of Twitter. — a “moderate.” Meanwhile, one CNN anchor fretted that Trump might put a “finger on the scale” against the Iranian regime. But the United States under President Trump hasn’t seen any serious anti-liberty revanchism. In fact, under Trump, regulations have dropped Members of the Obama administration took to Twitter to tell Trump precipitously; the economy continues its pattern of growth; and press to be quiet (Susan Rice, former national security adviser), chide Trump freedoms have actually been strengthened. for failing to take in Iranian refugees (Samantha Power, former U.N. ambassador) and suggest that American policy has nothing to do with Despite popular opinion, women aren’t on the verge of enslavement Iran’s protests (Ben Rhodes, former national security adviser and architect into Vice President Mike Pence’s “Handmaid’s Tale,” nor are black of the Iran nuclear deal narrative). Americans in danger of resegregation or political disenfranchisement. All of these administration members did nothing as President Obama Yet while Iranians protest against a regime that reportedly hangs watched dissidents die in the streets in 2009, and all of them actively homosexuals from cranes, members of the hard left in the United States abetted the maximization of Iran’s regional power. insist that protesters against the Trump administration demonstrate bravery similar to that of Iranians risking death by an Islamist regime. Herein lies the insanity of the left. Only nutcases on the right believed that Barack Obama’s governance was morally equivalent to the Iranian Huffington Post political commentator Alex Mohajer tweeted: “The government. In the main, conservatives thought that Obama pursued bad #IranianProtests, the #Resistance, and @WomensMarch are all the same. policies domestically and horribly immoral foreign policies. But many on Across the world, people are fighting autocracies and oppressive regimes. the left seem to believe that Trump is merely steps removed from the @realDonaldTrump is NO DIFFERENT than the oppressive Ayatollahs in ayatollahs. Iran.” Trump isn’t Khamenei. And the only recent administration to help The ayatollahs agree, and they use that nuttery for public-relations build Iran’s power is the Obama administration. Comparing the Trump Oddly, that movement of solidarity hasn’t prompted those who walked leverage: No wonder Ayatollah Khamenei tweeted: “The U.S. gov. commits administration to Iran’s regime isn’t just delusional; it’s insulting and in the Women’s March on Washington to say a single word in support of oppression inside the U.S., too. U.S. police murder black women, men, & counterproductive. And the only people it helps are America’s enemies. the Iranian protesters to this point. children for no justifiable reason, and the murderers are acquitted in U.S. Ben Shapiro is a graduate of UCLA and Harvard Law School, host of courts. This is their judicial system! And they slam other countries’ and our This idiocy doesn’t merely spring from hatred for Trump but from “The Ben Shapiro Show” and editor-in-chief of DailyWire.com. He is country’s judicial system. #BLM.” a deep-seated need to justify the Obama administration’s feckless Iran The New York Times best-selling author of “Bullies.” 08 Friday, Jan. 5, 2018 The Norwalk Patriot Beyonce to headline Coachella music festival

Coachella, the two-weekend from live performance after giving UK, and the Weeknd, who may Californian event that traditionally birth to her twins Rumi and Sir, and also have new material incoming kicks off the summer’s festival the Coachella announcement will following his successful 2016 season, has announced the lineup further fuel rumours she is gearing album Starboy. for its 2018 edition. up to release new material. Chart-dominating rappers such Beyoncé will headline on April The other two headliners are as Cardi B, Migos and Post Malone 14 and 21, in her first live shows Eminem, performing in the wake will also appear at Coachella, as since her Formation world tour in of his comeback album Revival will buzz bands Portugal. The 2016. The R&B star took 2017 off reaching No 1 in both the US and Man, Haim and the War on Drugs; electronic acts include Odesza, Kygo and Jamiroquai. The lineup skews towards hipster-friendly contemporary artists, but there are some heritage acts in the form of David Byrne, Chic and Jean- Michel Jarre. Beyonce: Singer and actress Beyoncé Giselle Knowles was born on September 4, 1981, in Houston, Texas. She started singing at an early age, competing in local talent shows and winning many front, Beyoncé took center stage album—”Single Ladies (Put a Ring surprised fans and critics alike, of these events by impressing as a solo artist, releasing her first on It)” and “If I Were a Boy.” as no promotion for the album album, Dangerously in Love, in had been announced prior to audiences with her singing and She also returned to the big dancing abilities. 2003. The recording became its release. The record, which a huge success for her both screen that year, starring as R&B Beyoncé called a “visual album,” Teaming up with her commercially and critically. It sold legend Etta James in Cadillac was released exclusively on iTunes, cousin, Kelly Rowland, and two millions of copies and won five Records. The following January, with physical discs available for classmates, Beyoncé formed an Grammy Awards. On the album, Beyoncé sang James’ trademark purchase after December 18. The all-female singing group. Her Beyoncé worked with a number song, “At Last,” for President record-breaking album sold more father, Matthew Knowles, served of different artists, including Missy Barack Obama and First Lady than 800,000 copies throughout as the band’s manager. The group Elliott, Sean Paul and Jay-Z. She Michelle Obama at his inaugural the weekend it was released went through some name and was rumored to be dating Jay-Z ball. alone. 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