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DOWNEY – Three former students were inducted into THINGS TO DO Warren High School’s Hall of Fame on Friday. The alumni -- Roger Emerson, Hanford Rants and Herb Welch -- were enshrined during a ceremony in the school library hosted by Principal Laura Rivas. It was the school’s fourth annual Three alumni were inducted into Warren High School’s Hall of Fame on Friday. From left: Jay Rants (representing his father, the late Hanford Rants), Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Herb Welch and Roger Emerson. Christmas Parade Roger Emerson, a Warren Sunday - Whittier Boulevard in East High graduate Class of 1968, is a his goal in life was to become a Herb Welch, the third and boys. He is currently the CEO leave Warren to make their mark L.A., 12-5 pm professional composer. He is also foreman at the local warehouse, final inductee, graduated from of Santa Barbara Orthopedic on the world, each in their own Floats, marching bands, equestrian an arranger with over 900 choral but there were bigger plans in WHS in 1979. A former NFL Associates; a position he has held unique way. units, and celebrity guests. titles in print and over 30 million store for him. player, Welch played for the New for the past 12 years. In addition copies in circulation. York Giants for five years, one to managing medical practices The academic seal, which At the age of 20, Rants joined for the Washington Redskins for the last 20 years, Welch represents WHS, is positioned Emerson is the most widely the Army, beginning with basic and three years for the Detroit has also overseen the design, in the center of the compass performed composer/arranger training in Hawaii and in Australia, Lions. He then went on to play development and opening of because Warren is what unifies all of popular choral music in the then spending two and a half and coach for the Sacramento over a dozen medical facilities the inductees. In every direction world today. His works include years overseas in the infantry in Surge in the NFL’s World Football with a combined workforce of Warren graduates have gone, the choral arrangements of Josh New Guinea and the Philippines. League. over 150 employees. those who have left a significant Groban’s “You Raise Me Up,” Rants later wrote a book about positive impact are being brought “Seasons of Love” from Rent, his adventures and experiences After graduating from WHS He has also continued to back to be inducted into the Hall Tamale Festival “Defying Gravity” from Wicked, during his time in the army. in 1979, Welch attended Cerritos follow his love for football by of Fame. Sunday - La Habra’s Portola Park, “Joyful, Joyful” from Sister Act, Junior College for two years, volunteering as a coach for the 11 am to 6 pm “Don’t Stop Believ’in’” from Glee, While overseas, Rants playing football and running track last 25 years at the local high The pavers represent those Tamale vendors, demonstrations, food and most recently, “My Shot” became pen pals with a young while receiving his AA degree. schools where he has affected that have contributed to the vendors, and live performances by the Mariachi Divas. from Hamilton. woman named Shirley Viken. He then accepted a football the lives of hundreds of young lives of students along the way. When his ship docked in Tacoma, scholarship to UCLA where he men. Welch also participates Engraved into the stones will Emerson has been the Washington, in 1945, he met played and won two Rose Bowls, in hundreds of football camps be the names of retired faculty recipient of ASCAP’s Standard Shirley and they got married a Fiesta Bowl Championship and charity events, including that have helped pave the way Award for 20 years running and shortly after. Rents attended and graduated with a degree in the NFL’s “Play 60” Movement, to success for the graduates his works have been performed Washington State College and History. President Ronald Reagan’s “Just of WHS. Each year, one former at the White House, Carnegie Hall after graduation, he decided to Say No to Drugs” campaign and faculty member will be honored and the Kennedy Center. He is in become a teacher. Welch was then drafted by as an Ambassador for the Special for the significant impact they constant demand as a lecturer the New York Giants in 1985. In Olympics. made to the culture of WHS and on pop music and the changing In the summer of 1945, Rants his first season, he was named the students that walked its halls. voice, and has appeared at moved to Norwalk, where he the starting nickel back, also In its fourth year, Warren Santa Claus numerous National Education of became the vice principal and played strong safety, free safety, High School’s Hall of Fame “The Hall of Fame monument Saturday - Norwalk Square, 12 pm principal at South Junior High has been strategically placed Music Education and American corner back and special teams. In monument was built in the shape Santa Claus arrives by helicopter. Free Choral Directors Association until opening West Junior High in his second-year, Welch became of a compass with four paths that where thousands of students train rides, carnival games, snow play conferences. 1956. In 1961, Rants became the the starting free safety for the lead to and from the school’s and teachers pass each day,” and pony rides. principal at Warren High School Giants and started in Super Bowl academic seal. The compass expressed Principal Rivas. “May The second inductee, and after seven years decided to XXI (21). represents directionality. The past this monument be an inspiration Hanford Rants, was born in 1923 transition to Gahr High School in and present students of Warren to all of Warren’s staff and in a small house his dad built for the fall of 1968. Retiring in 1981, After his football career ended, have come from many places; students, and may they strive $500 for their family in Ahtanum, Rants later became principal Welch eventually relocated to some were born in the city of to work hard and dream big so Washington. He had two at Brethren High School and Southern California, ultimately Downey and others a world away. that one day, they too might find brothers, Lauren and Coe. When eventually had to step down settling in Santa Barbara with his Not only have the students come their name engraved in the Hall he graduated from high school, because of health reasons. lovely wife Katie and their four from various locations, but they of Fame.” Tour Downtown L.A. Sunday - Union Station, 11 am Join Charles Phoenix on a 6-hour walking and bus tour of historic Charles Phoenix to help light Apollo space capsule downtown L.A. $129 DOWNEY – Retro humorist information, call the space center will celebrate Christmas at its Board of Education is inviting the busd.k12.ca.us. Charles Phoenix will be in at (562) 231-1200. Dec. 14 meeting, starting at 11:30 community to share messages of Downey next weekend for a a.m. at Los Amigos Country Club. inspiration at the beginning of holiday lighting ceremony at monthly board meetings. “Christmas Songs and SANTA CLAUS: Downey is the Columbia Memorial Space HEALTH SCREENINGS: now taking sign-ups for its “North Center. Poems with Diane Pearce” is the The effort is is part of a Health screenings will be offered meeting’s special feature. Guest new board practice designed Pole is Calling You” program in On Dec. 3 at 4:30 p.m., Phoenix at Redeemer Covenant Church of speaker is floral designer Bee to expose meeting participants which Santa Claus calls kids ages will preside over a ceremony to Downey on Dec. 15. Bareng, whose topic is “When to a diversity of perspectives, 4-8. Rockabilly Extravaganza light up the iconic Apollo space The screenings are offered by Life Gives You Flowers.” encourage participation in the Santa will make the phone capsule. democratic process and to inspire Saturday - Riverside Municipal Airport, Life Line Screening company and Admission is $15 and includes calls Dec. 13 or Dec. 14 between 9 am to 7 pm can check for: board members as they discuss 6-7 p.m. He’ll have a brief The bright idea to cover the a buffet lunch. Reservations are Cars, bikes, pinup contests, pedal car issues of significance to the chat with the child, hear their capsule in classic old-fashioned requested by calling Helen at contest, freak show and more. Plaque build up in arteries Bellflower Unified community. wishes and “check with Santa’s outdoor Christmas lights came HDL and LDL cholesterol (562) 864-7319. Family friendly, all ages when Phoenix asked space The board asks speakers Workshop” to see what he can levels Men are invited. do. center director Ben Dickow, “Has Diabetes risk to take a serious and solemn anyone ever lit up an Apollo Bone desntiy as a risk for approach to their message and The program is free for TWEETS OF THE WEEK space capsule like a Christmas osteoporosis to respect the faiths and beliefs Downey residents. To participate, WWII veteran, pet tree before?” Kidney and thyroid function DISMUKES HOUSE: The of others, while adhering to parents should fill out a @ABC7: Chihuahua reunited after she historic Dismukes House at the two-minute duration of the registration card available at To which Dickow responded,” Packages start at $149, or Apollo Park will host its annual Inspirational Message. was stolen in Downey I don’t think so. Let’s do it!” the Parks and Recreation office consultants are available to Christmas Open House on located at 7850 Quill Drive. Speakers, who will be chosen @DowneyPolice: We would There will be Christmas create screenings tailored to a Saturday, Dec. 17, from 10 a.m. person’s individual needs. to 2 p.m . randomly, may also include a The cards will be available like to thank Cal-Trans for carols along with coffee and hot moment of silence, and may also installing the Officer Ricardo chocolate. Guests are asked to starting Dec. 6 and are due back Pre-registration is required by The home is operated by the be asked to lead the Pledge of by Dec. 12 at 5 p.m. Galvez memorial highway bring donuts to exchange. calling (877) 237-1287. Downey Historical Society, which Allegiance. signs on the 5 freeway today. is hosting the open house. For questions or more Festive outerspace holiday Community members who dress is encouraged. information, call (562) 904-7238. Follow us! wish to volunteer may complete @DowneyPatriot CHRISTIAN MEETING: The an online application at www. For questions or more Downey Christian Women’s Club PRAYERS: Bellflower Unified’s 2 | The Downey Patriot Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016 What are you thankful for this Thanksgiving? We asked our Facebook readers to count the blessings in their lives. These are their responses.

Matt N Lita Ramirez: Although a struggling season in our life this having my dad another year Kim Sodetani: So thankful for the health of my family and all year, I am thankful for my husband as he is my pillar, for our children that answered prayers. My husband, children, job... keep us going. For our church family at First Baptist Church of Downey Bill Aumack: Despite all the post-election fury, I’m grateful I live in that have not only rode this season with us but have encouraged us a country where I can vote. I’m also grateful for our freedom to worship Eric Pierce: I am of course grateful for my wife, friends, family and during this time. For the world’s best neighbor and city worker Lisa and my church family at Downey Seventh-day Adventist Church. health. But I am also grateful for text messaging, electronic signatures, Fox, blessed by her willingness to help our family and others within Luke Walton, Taco Tuesday, individual Netflix profiles and avocados the Downey Community. For our Best Friends, Martin & Kelly Garcia Jim Fountain: My wife, Carolyn Benson Fountain, and I are thankful and Forrest and Jennifer Hartl who have been of huge encouragement for our Lord, Jesus Christ, and First Baptist Church of Downey. We’re Pam Chambers: I’m thankful for my loving family and most to the Ramirez’s. Lastly but most importantly, our Lord Jesus Christ also thankful for the sons, daughters-law, and grandchildren God has thankful for my grand children especially my granddaughter who is who has started a good work in us, is with us, sustains us and loves us. provided. May God bless you and yours throughout Thanksgiving and serving in the United States Navy. Thankful for all of His provisions. Happy Thanksgiving the rest of 2016 and beyond. Mario Persico: I am thankful to God for all his blessings in every Jessica Alvarado: God has blessed me with two beautiful, healthy Maria Phipps: I’m still alive / healthy family / and that my pet aspect of my life. girls that I love more than life itself. God has blessed me with the scans keep coming back negative Marcela Arrieta: I am thankful for my family, health, love and ability to work, and have food on the table. God has blessed me with Paul Vet: Downey Police Department abundance. my soulmate and a new family that has embraced us with so much love. For that I am forever thankful. Jacquelinne Mejia: A supportive community in Downey, the Carlos Sotomayor: I am thankful for my family, health, love and love of my family, my two dogs Max and Rico, and friends who have abundance. Alicia Edquist: Thankful for my family, friends, a place to live and become family jobs. Thankful that God has healed the brokenness in my heart from Grace Ferrone: My family and friends regardless of how they all the loss of family in the last couple years. So much to be thankful Ken Cook: I’m thankful that the election is finally over. voted. for this year. Diana Carbajal: Family, friends and being part of a wonderful Johnny del Cid: I am thankful for the trials that made me stronger, Diane Huff: I am thankful for my family, my home, and for my community of Downey that cares for one another family and friends how stood by my side and make me better and my students at Stauffer Middle School. Happy Thanksgiving! mom for being a hero every day! Pat Heineke: Family, friends, and this year especially that my Donna Marie Nunez: I’m THANKFUL that I’ve learned to fully husband survived sudden illness that is usually fatal. Annie Casey: My family and friends. receive & give God’s Grace! Mike Pope: I’m thankful for having such a great community to Marisol Alarid: I am thankful for God and all that he teaches us. Dianna Barajas: I’m thankful for my sister fostering 2 beautiful work for and great people to work with! Happy Thanksgiving!! Thankful for life, love. twins that get to spend thanksgiving with us Ralph Verdugo: I am thankful for God. Mario Guerra: I’m thankful for my faith, family and friends. But Rachel Frances Reyes: My family,my health and the roof we have especially for our community and amazing country. Despite our warts over our heads. Denise Juarez: I am so Thankful having my son home for Christmas. at times we are still the greatest country in the history of man. We are He is transitioning out of the Army after 10 years. truly blessed. Maria Lara Michel: I’m thankful that we have a roof over our heads, food on the table and a beautiful healthy family Mary Skill: I am thankful for my husband Cameron, our 2 beautiful Lee Ann Sears: I’m thankful for life in general. daughters and my sister. My bond of friendship with neighbors Nancy Diana George: Thankfull for my family and having God in my life. and Ed are friends that I am so lucky to also call family. Downey Elks, Blanca Rochin: Faith, family, friends and good health! My job and all the friends i have met this year. But most of all for Downey Emblem Club and Downey Rose Float Club are my extended family and how blessed we are to have each other. London Steverson: Life, Liberty, God, Family, and the Pursuit of Happiness.

Irene Hesse: All the people that have been put in my path they are all a blessing in my life.

Lorine Parks: Sunshine and the chance to try again. Never give up.

Elaine Langsdorf: Faith, family, friends, good neighbors, health and a roof over my head.

Catherine Page: My husband and family, my health, that I am able to work in a profession I love, and that I have the opportunity and ability to give back to causes that are dear to me.

Marie Garcia: I’m thankful for my health, for employment, my husband and kids!

Ruben Salgado: I am thankful for laughter, except when milk comes out of my nose. Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016 The Downey Patriot | 3 4 | The Downey Patriot Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016

In Memory of Downey runners finish 19th at CIF Finals Mark David Montgomery ■ SPORTS: Lady Vikings complete finish marks Downey’s first time Joseph Alex’s two catches for 27 finished second with a record of season after advancing to CIF Finals qualifying for the C.I.F. Final. Coach yards and Ryder Hawkins’ one catch 2-3-1, Griffiths finished third with a November 26, 1955 - October 31, 2016 for first time. Jay Waldron of Warren High School for 34 yards. record of 2-4 and Sussman finished would also like to congratulate the fourth with a record of 1-4-1. Mark David Montgomery, a Lady Vikings on a job well done. Coach Williams and his staff are resident of Brea, California passed By Mark Fetter extremely proud of this year’s team Middle school sports will now and all that they have accomplished. turn their attention to the third away on Monday October 31st, 2016. Contributor rotation of boys’ and girls’ basketball He was raised in Downey and ■ The Downey High School and boys’ soccer. Eight teams from graduated from Warren High School football team saw their season DOWNEY – The Downey High ■ each school will be represented and in 1975. He is survived by his wife come to an end last Friday night The second rotation of boys’ School girls’ cross country team ran volleyball and girls’ soccer has eight championships will be up for Karyn; his daughters Jennifer and last Saturday in the C.I.F. Division at Downey with a 35-21 loss to grabs. Charter Oak. concluded for middle school sports Stacie; his mother Jackie; his sisters One Final at 10:05 a.m. and finished and several city championships 19th overall in a team time of Susan and Tami; and several nieces The Vikings finished their 2016 have been claimed. and nephews. 135:36. season with an overall record ■ The fall 2016 sports seasons of 10-2 and were 5-0 in S.G.V.L. Sussman claimed a city have come to a close at Warren Please join his family and friends in celebrating his life on I incorrectly reported last week championship in 8th grade boys’ Saturday December 3rd at one of his favorite places Del Rio that Downey had been eliminated play. Downey is the 2016 league High School and it is now on to the champion. volleyball, Griffiths claimed city winter sports. Lanes (Downey) between 1 and 3 pm. with their 8th place finish in the championships in 7th and 6th grade Division One Heat 3 Race. Downey In the Charter Oak game, the volleyball, Griffiths and Stauffer Boys’ and girls’ cross country, did in fact qualify and advanced to Chargers raced out to a 14-0 lead each claimed co-championships in football, girls’ golf, girls’ tennis, run again. and led by that same score at the 8th grade varsity girls’ soccer and girls’ volleyball and boys’ water In Memory of C.I.F. expanded their finals end of the first quarter. Downey Doty claimed a city championship polo have all concluded their qualifications to 24 teams for the scored two touchdowns in the in 7th and 6th grade junior varsity respective seasons. Some teams 2016 season. Last season 16 teams second quarter and Charter Oak girls’ soccer. earned league championships and Ed Egge qualified for the C.I.F Division One added a third touchdown to take a others did not. 21-14 lead into the locker room at The Sussman 8th grade boys’ December 11, 1946 - November 13, 2016 Final. The Downey girls’ cross volleyball team finished their The winter sports have already country team did qualify from halftime. season with a record of 6-0, Doty begun practicing. Boys’ and girls’ Ed Egge passed away peacefully Prelims last week and was the Charter Oak scored another finished second with a record of basketball, boys’ and girls’ soccer, only team to advance to the C.I.F. with his family by his side on touchdown in the third quarter 3-3, Griffiths’ finished third with a wrestling and girls’ water polo are Sunday the 13th. Division One Final. and held the Vikings scoreless. The record of 2-4 and Stauffer finished all getting ready for preseason The super moon was beginning Downey finished the Division Chargers led 28-14 at the end of the fourth with a record of 1-5. games and holiday tournaments. One Final in a team time of 1:35:36. third quarter. Both teams scored Some teams will earn league to rise and the glorious sunset the a touchdown in the fourth quarter The Griffiths 7th grade boys’ championships and others will not. night before was calling him home. The girls smashed their Prelim time volleyball team finished their of 1:38:01 ran just a week before. and the game concluded with a That is why these teams compete… Ed was born to Edward & 35-21 win for Charter Oak. Charter season with a record of 6-0, Stauffer to find out who is the best and who Senior Morelia Venegas finished finished second with a record of Gwendolyn Egge in Artesia 78th overall in a time of 18:50:05, Oak will now play Sierra Canyon is not. California on Dec. 11, 1946. He (12-0, 3-0) in the semifinal round of 3-3, Sussman finished third with sophomore Laura Velasco finished a record of 2-4 and Doty finished While many students and attended school in Compton 93rd in a time of 19:04:4, junior the C.I.F. Division 4 playoffs. Sierra Canyon defeated Redondo Union fourth with a record of 1-5. teachers are planning upcoming and began working with his father at the family business, Adriana Higuera finished 95th in holiday vacations, many players and a time of 19:04:7, senior Brianna in triple overtime last week 41-34 The Griffiths 6th grade boys’ Egge Marine Service in 1955. There he would spend his to advance. coaches are busy holding workouts professional life, retiring in 2012. Ed moved to Downey in the Orozco finished 101st in a time of volleyball team finished their both on and off campus. This is 19:09:1 and senior Elsa Delgado Viking quarterback Trevor Hill season with a record of 5-1, the time of year when high school mid 60’s and remained in our town for the rest of his life. He finished 114th in a time of 19:27:8. completed 17/40 pass attempts for Stauffer and Sussman finished tied gyms are fully scheduled with six became very involved with the Downey United Methodist 238 yards. Hill had two touchdown for second with records of 3-3 and different teams rotating in and out, Church in the mid 70’s and was a faithful, dedicated member Great Oak finished first in a time Doty finished fourth with a record passes with five interceptions. The varsity, junior varsity and freshmen for the rest of his life. Ed enjoyed volunteering his time at of 1:26:12 and Downey finished of 1-5. 19th in a time of 1:35:36. The Lady Viking ground game accumulated teams for both boys and girls. the church, if Ed called upon you for a job at the church, you 147 yards on 30 carries. Trevor Hill Vikings defeated Foothill 1:35:57 The Griffiths and Stauffer varsity Soccer fields or “pitches” are could never say no and you knew you were going to get dirty, (20th), Rancho Cucamonga 136:03 had eight carries for 42 yards, Baraq girls’ soccer teams finished their Ross had ten carries for 36 yards fully scheduled with six different but the effort & fellowship was worth it. Ed was a member of (21st), Chino Hills 1:36:26 (22nd), seasons with records of 5-1 and teams rotating on and off dividing Santa Monica 1:37:11 (23rd) and La and Asfunso Elam had eight carries split the city championship, Doty the Downey Elks and coached many of our Downey youth for 63 yards. time. Two different wrestling rooms in baseball. He loved camping, fishing, hunting, golfing Serna 1:38:09 (24th). finished third with a record of 2-4 are building up heat and sweat as with his son Jason, his beloved dogs & traveling, but above The Viking receiving corps were and Sussman finished fourth with a wrestlers work-out and cut weight. The Downey girls’ cross country record of 0-6. all he loved his wife Nancy. He was a great neighbor, friend, team certainly finished their season led by Tony Ramirez’s four catches The girls’ water polo team is also on a high note. Coach Gleason for 68 yards and one touchdown, The Doty junior varsity girls’ swimming laps and practicing husband and mentor. He was a rock, consistent, dependable is extremely proud of his team’s Christopher Atkins’ 4 catches for soccer team finished their season strategy off-campus due to the & solid. Ed leaves behind his wife Nancy Egge, his two sons accomplishment this season. This 21 yards, Baraq Ross’ two catches with a record of 6-0, Stauffer state of the art new pool being built Brian & Jason and his sister Roberta Gera. for 35 yards and one touchdown, right in the middle of campus. Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016 Opinion The Downey Patriot | 5 Keep term limits YMCA memories Taking a loss Dear Editor: Dear Editor: Dear Editor: I read with interest that the city of Downey has sold the historic Avenue When the newly-elected City Council is sworn in on Dec. 13, it will be a I was born in Downey in May of 1955. My earliest memories were of my Theatre for $750,000, making a negative profit of $450,000 in the process. great day of celebration for the winners. Most will serve four years, and some father, Chester Amidon, involved in the Y, and at the age of 5, I was a full will serve eight years. participating member, participating in activities like making Indian Guide This transaction was sanctioned by the same people who talked us into vests, stamping leather, wood working, and sports. approving additional taxes for Downey residents with the passing of Measure I would like to remind the new members of the council that one of the S. Great sales job. main reasons for the elections was the enactment of term limits over 25 years My father was the Chief of the Pawnee Tribe, and had a full headdress ago. Term limits were passed with over 60 percent of the citizens of Downey of feathers and Indian outfit. I remember the tall white house we entered to I hope they practice better financial engineering with the additional $9 in approval. learn our crafts, and sang songs. I am in a black and white photo with my million added annually to the $157 million city budget than they have shown in the sale of the Avenue Theatre. I am also reminded that one of the former members of the past City older brother Ron and my dad in full Indian attire holding shovels at the Council, Mr. Mario Guerra, as his first act of being elected to the council was ground breaking ceremony of the new soon to be built YMCA in I think Jorge Montero to try to repeal term limits by amending the city charter. In opposition to 1962 or 1963. Downey his self-serving, poorly-written charter amendment was a group of Downey We used the small hut beside the Alameda Elementary school for our citizen volunteers who were victorious in defeating this amendment with meetings until the new facility was finished. The new YMCA was everything over 70 percent of the vote; a greater number than the original enactment you could ask for as a gymnasium. I had my school friends with me in our Praise for city worker of term limits. basketball, flag football,and baseball games. We weren’t the best team (Angels) Dear Editor: In retrospect, I don’t deny Mr. Guerra was a devoted member of the City but at the sports banquet, we usually received the Good Sportsmanship Council during his term. This is manifestly evident by the fact his portrait Award. At least twice a day, I, as well as hundreds of other Downey citizens, had always appeared at least once in the Downey Patriot. I would like to remind We ended up moving from Downey in the winter of 1966, but the lessons to endure driving over a trench on one of our neighborhood streets. the citizens of Downey and the newly-elected council members that this learned and memories saved, made me a better parent for my own sons by The trench had been dug by a private developer in the process of building special election cost Downey taxpayers over $80,000. being involved with all their activities, and I even coached my son’s teams. three huge houses. The trench extended from the gutter on the east side of As the author of term limits, I sincerely hope that the new Council will James Amidon the street to approximately two thirds of the way across to the west side of pledge to keep term limits in effect. I wish all the newly-elected council Downey the street. When the developer was finished with the task that necessitated members good luck and a productive term in office; and when the time comes the trench, the trench was partially filled, but below the level surface of the to leave office, they will support and encourage the next elected council. surrounding street. Joseph Di Loreto After at least two months of this nonsense, it was becoming pretty Downey Crack down on illegal fireworks apparent that the developer was in no rush to fix the mess he had created. A call to City Hall connected me to Mr. Phil Cokkinos. I explained the situation Dear Editor: to Mr. Cokkinos who in turn told me that he would visit the site that day. Illegal fireworks are no different than illegal drugs. It’s big business. Within a week the trench had been filled in, as well as the damaged Adopt, don’t abort The police and fire departments should go after suppliers; if this means gutter. There is not a hint of a dip or bump in the road. searching homes and garages, get the warrants and search. Use drones, Orchids to City of Downey employee, Phil Cokkinos, for his rapid and Dear Editor: undercover officers, fine homeowners and landlords. Come down hard on caring response to one citizen’s plea for help! I am writing regarding Elsa Van Leuven’s letter of Nov. 10, 2016. After these offenders. Paula Mayfield reading it, I don’t think it was her intent that people be sterilized, but that After we adopt rules we have to get the word out. Signs need to be posted at Downey people be responsible for their own actions. all major intersections, parks and schools. Past offenders should be contacted Either use contraceptives and don’t expect others to pay for your by phone or letter: “The City of Downey Does Not Allow Fireworks.” irresponsibility, or adopt. They, the people using illegal fireworks, are not celebrating Independence I speak from experience. I am adopted, “chosen” and I know what it is Day. We, law-abiding citizens, are allowing big business and the immaturity like to be raised by other than your own maternal parents. of young men to make a mockery of our holiday and our way of life. Protesting Trump R. Ritchie But the parents who did adopt me were loving and kind and taught Dear Editor: me right from wrong. As parents should. When I married, it was forever. Downey We were married for over 60 years when my husband passed away; he had All the people that are demonstrating against the election are Parkinson’s, Lewy Body Dementia, a double hernia and cancer. demonstrating against democracy. As I said before, be responsible for your own actions and don’t expect Mike Sandoval others to bail you out. Enforce our immigration laws Downey Marilyn Madru Dear Editor: Downey Since November 13, I have read three articles in the Press-Telegram Dear Editor: about Jose Alvarez, his family, and their fight to get him to be able to return to California, and now some politicians are supporting it. Why? Now that Donald Trump’s been elected, I guess we’re supposed to just forget all the bigotry and disrespect that spewed forth from that little oval He entered the US illegally. (At least twice: the article dated Nov. 13 states mouth of his. he was “deported on two earlier occasions”, which would make it three times.) Student protests At best, we can only hope that he was just kidding. It’s going to be quite a He also was convicted and served time for drug violations. Dear Editor: chore for some of us to gain respect for such a disrespectful president. That is at least three illegal acts he has committed. On November 15, I was following a thread on Downey’s Crime Watch After that “90 Minutes” interview with Trump, President Obama’s Facebook page regarding Warren High School students walking out of school Mr. Alvarez made choices knowing what the consequences might be, and tongue must have been black and blue from biting it. Kudos to him for his to protest the election outcome. made his decisions. Now he and his family expect him to be rewarded for his graciousness in welcoming Trump into the transition. decisions by letting him come back to the US? To sum up the hundreds of comments people were leaving, many people There’s still great hope for this country of ours because even though were against it, stating “those kids shouldn’t be protesting, they’re only kids, Yes, I feel sorry for the family, but it was Mr. Alvarez’s actions that caused Trump may be in command, God is still in charge. they don’t know what they are protesting; they only protested to get the it. Harold Hougland chance to get out of school; it’s a waste of taxpayer money for DPD to be I’m tired of hearing about illegal Immigrants should be allowed to stay Downey escorting them; why pay taxes for public school education if the kids are not because they are only trying to better their lives. Name one person who did learning anything; they shouldn’t be ditching school, etc.” an illegal act not thinking their lives would be better for it. Not to compare There were other comments supporting the students’ walk-out and illegal acts, but murderers think their life would be better without the person protest, and I wanted to share what I wrote in the thread in support of the they kill. Robbers are just trying to get some extra money. Dear Editor: WHS students: Even ISIS (as sick as they are) are doing what they’re doing thinking For a year and a half, Donald Trump used rhetoric that divided Americans “I find it amusing that many people here condone this because they are they would have a better life if everyone lived with a radical Muslim belief. among racial and religious lines. He scapegoated Mexicans for the problems ditching school. How many of you ditched school as a teenager? I know I did. (“Radical” is the key word. This is no offense to most Muslims.) working class Americans faced in other parts of the country. He stoked fear of Muslims and implied that he would consider setting up a database to track “From what I read and the videos I’ve seen of this walk out, I see no So where do you draw the line? Illegal is illegal. Muslims in the United States and would ban all of them “temporarily”. problem with it, they are not destroying property, they are not burning the This is written not by a racist, prejudiced, or unforgiving man, but as a American flag, they are not rioting; it appears to be peaceful. They have the law abiding citizen. Then in his victory speech, Trump implored Americans to come together right to freedom of speech, and at least they are doing it with the school’s for the sake of unity. It is very clear he only wants unity when it’s convenient Jim Cuddy knowledge. for him, he wouldn’t want to have to deal with protesters and would much Downey rather deal with a passive American electorate. I find it insulting how he even “Teach them while they’re young what a peaceful walk out means and asks for unity when he so clearly stoked fear and suspicion between different what a peaceful protest is. It’s a learning experience, maybe this will encourage racial and religious groups within our country. them to register to vote when they turn 18 and actually vote (considering that many Americans don’t register to vote or vote). Perhaps this experience will Accept the election results This letter is in part a response to a letter from Mr. Jorge Montero in encourage them to get involved in the community and local politics. Be glad which he says Donald Trump won fair and square. I would contend that he that DPD is escorting them and keeping an eye on them.” Dear Editor: didn’t, considering he lost the popular vote by one million votes and only won because of a broken electoral college system. Also, Hillary Clinton did After reading the article by Alex Dominguez who covered the story, I am One day after the election, our two socialist leaders in the Assembly and win Latinos overall in Florida and did win African Americans in Michigan, glad to have read that several WHS administrators escorted and supervised Senate wrote, “Today we woke up strangers in a foreign land.” They didn’t like just not as great a margin as President Obama did four or eight years ago. the students and that the DUSD allowed the students to exercise their 1st the election results. Poor babies. Mr. Montero also suggests that the protesters’ parents saw “something of Amendment rights. Good job to the WHS administrators, DUSD and DPD They go on to talk about how they will defy the federal government, value” in voting for Trump but he does not elaborate on what that is exactly. for allowing the students to walk out and peacefully protest; and a good and they talk about California values as if they are different from American Age doesn’t bring wisdom by default. There are ignorant people of all ages, job to the students who organized and participated in the walk out and values. They also talk about bigotry and misogyny. demonstrated what a peaceful protest should look like. and smart people of all ages. However, I will venture to say that younger Well, guess what, they are the bigots. They talk about how California is a people have a greater grasp on what issues face America: money in politics, Don’t forget, the younger generation is America’s future, one day they refuge of justice. I guess they will harbor illegal alien criminals too. universal healthcare, free public college, and the threat of climate change. As will be the ones running the country, let them start shaping their future now. The last line of the letter was the most ridiculous: “California was not a I said in a previous letter, my generation will have to face the consequences of Guillermo Vazquez part of this nation when its history began, but we are clearly now the keeper the next president for decades to come. Downey of its future.” Let me say this in no uncertain terms: Donald Trump has no mandate I guess these two need to go back to grade school because when our whatsoever. He lost the popular by a million votes (and counting), he is the country started, there was no such thing as California. most unpopular presidential candidate in modern American history, his ideas are unpopular, and is already backtracking on a number of promises They also talk about values; here are some of them: the largest amount of he made during his campaign. People have good reason to want to protest illegal aliens, No. 1 in poverty, No. 1 in welfare, No. 1 in hospital emergency Trump, not just because of his bigotry, but his horrible policies on climate room closures. In addition, all one needs to do is look at the passing of the change and taxation. propositions. All the tax bills passed so now everybody will pay more in sales tax and property owners will pay more in property taxes. I participated in a protest on my college campus and I found that most of the protesters there disliked Mr. Trump because of his policies. I understand They hate smokers but love marijuana smokers, is that stupid or what? that most adults think college students are obsessive over Trump’s racism, They also hate people who are successful by taxing them more. Well folks, but that is not entirely true. Donald Trump would eliminate the EPA and a lot of these people are small business owners and since they have to pay cut Wall Street regulation,”rip up” the Paris climate accords and place more more, maybe they will cut back on employees. emphasis on dirty energy, kill the families of terrorists and “steal Iraqi I could go on and on but the alleged values of these two socialist leaders oil”, eliminate the FDA, implement “stop-and-frisk” (which has already and a majority of Californians are not the values of the United States of been proven to encourage racial profiling), cut taxes on the wealthy to the America. So get over it and stop your whining and crying and protesting. point where it endangers the economy, cut funding for education through Now a little bit of levity for all the misinformed. Guess who started the gutting the Department of Education, and deport 11 million undocumented electoral college? Alexander Hamilton. immigrants through a deportation force rather than give them a pathway to citizenship. George James Hofstetter Downey This is why we protest. Most of the country doesn’t agree with the aforementioned policies, and it seems like the younger generations will bear the brunt of these policies. As seen with the campaign of Bernie Sanders, most young people want a universal healthcare system and a free college Letters to the Editor plan so we can catch up to the rest of the Western world. Trump has almost promised the exact opposite of these changes and has done nothing to Letters to the editor of this newspaper can be mailed to 8301 E. compel us to join his side. 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On This Day... Nov. 24, 1963: Dallas nightclub owner Jack Ruby shot and mortally wounded Lee Harvey Oswald, the accused assassin of President John F. Kennedy. 1971: Hijacker D.B. Cooper parachuted from a Northwest Airlines 727 over Washington state with $200,000 in ransom. His fate remains unknown. 1991: Rock singer Freddie Mercury of Queen died at age 45 of pneumonia brought on by AIDS. BIRTHDAYS: Basketball hall of famer Oscar Robertson (78), actress Katherine Heigl (38), quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (34) and ‘Modern Family’ actress Sarah Hyland (26).

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Copycat hijackers Cooper’s apparent success in escaping with $200,000 in ransom money The mystery of D.B. Cooper inspired a flurry of imitators, mostly during 1972. Some notable examples: ■ several crew members, and the plane took off again, ordered to set a Garrett Brock Trapnell hijacked a TWA airliner en route from Los course for Mexico City. Angeles to New York City in January. He demanded $306,800 in cash, the release of Angela Davis, and an audience with President Richard Nixon. Somewhere between Seattle and Reno, a little after 8:00 p.m., the After the aircraft landed at Kennedy Airport he was shot and wounded by hijacker did the incredible: He jumped out of the back of the plane FBI agents, then arrested. with a parachute and the ransom money. The pilots landed safely, but ■ Richard Charles LaPoint, an Army veteran, boarded Hughes Airwest Cooper had disappeared into the night and his ultimate fate remains Flight 800 at McCarran airport in Las Vegas on January 20. Brandishing what a mystery to this day. he claimed was a bomb while the DC-9 was on the taxiway, he demanded $50,000, two parachutes, and a helmet. After releasing the passengers and The FBI learned of the crime in-flight and immediately opened two flight attendants, he ordered the plane toward Denver, then bailed an extensive investigation that lasted many years. Calling it NORJAK, out over the treeless plains of northeastern Colorado. Authorities, tracking for Northwest Hijacking, we interviewed hundreds of people, tracked the locator-equipped parachute, apprehended him a few hours later. leads across the nation, and scoured the aircraft for evidence. By the five-year anniversary of the hijacking, we’d considered more than 800 ■ Richard McCoy, Jr., a former Army Green Beret, hijacked a United suspects and eliminated all but two dozen from consideration. Airlines 727-100 in April after it left Denver, diverted it to San Francisco, then bailed out over Utah with $500,000 in ransom money. He landed Courtesy of the FBI One person from the FBI’s list, Richard Floyd McCoy, is still a safely, but was arrested two days later. favorite suspect among many. We tracked down and arrested McCoy ■ On the afternoon of November 24, 1971, a nondescript man for a similar airplane hijacking and escape by parachute less than five Frederick Hahneman used a handgun to hijack an Eastern Airlines calling himself Dan Cooper approached the counter of Northwest months after Cooper’s flight. But McCoy was later ruled out because 727 in Allentown, Pennsylvania, in May, demanded $303,000, and Orient Airlines in Portland, Oregon. He used cash to buy a one-way he didn’t match the nearly identical physical descriptions of Cooper eventually parachuted into Honduras, his country of birth. A month later, with the FBI in pursuit and a $25,000 bounty on his head, he surrendered ticket on Flight #305, bound for Seattle, Washington. Thus began one provided by two flight attendants and for other reasons. of the great unsolved mysteries in FBI history. to the American Embassy in Tegucigalpa. Perhaps Cooper didn’t survive his jump from the plane. After all, ■ Robb Dolin Heady, a paratrooper and Vietnam veteran, stormed Cooper was a quiet man who appeared to be in his mid-40s, the parachute he used couldn’t be steered, his clothing and footwear a United Airlines 727 in Reno in early June, extorted $200,000 and two wearing a business suit with a black tie and white shirt. He ordered a were unsuitable for a rough landing, and he had jumped into a parachutes, and jumped into darkness near Washoe Lake, about 25 miles drink—bourbon and soda—while the flight was waiting to take off. wooded area at night—a dangerous proposition for a seasoned pro, (40 km) south of Reno. Police found Heady’s car (sporting a United States which evidence suggests Cooper was not. This theory was given an Parachute Association bumper sticker) parked near the lake and arrested A short time after 3 p.m., Cooper passed a note indicating he had added boost in 1980 when a young boy found a rotting package full him as he returned to it the next morning. a bomb to flight attendant Florence Schaffner. Assuming the note of twenty-dollar bills ($5,800 in all) that matched the ransom money contained a lonely businessman’s phone number, she dropped it serial numbers. ■ Martin McNally, an unemployed service station attendant, used a into her purse unopened. Cooper leaned toward her and whispered, submachine gun in late June to commandeer an American Airlines 727 “Miss, you’d better look at that note. I have a bomb.” Where did “D.B.” come from? It was apparently a myth created by en route from St. Louis to Tulsa, then diverted it eastward to Indiana and the press. We did question a man with the initials “D.B.” but he wasn’t bailed out with $500,000 in ransom. McNally lost the ransom money The stunned stewardess did as she was told. Opening a cheap the hijacker. as he exited the aircraft, but landed safely near Peru, Indiana, and was attaché case, Cooper showed her a glimpse of a mass of wires and apprehended a few days later in a Detroit suburb. red colored sticks and demanded that she write down what he told The daring hijack and disappearance remain an intriguing her. Soon, she was walking a new note to the captain of the plane that mystery—for law enforcement and amateur sleuths alike. demanded four parachutes and $200,000 in twenty-dollar bills. The FBI officially suspended active investigation of the case in July When the flight landed in Seattle, the hijacker exchanged the 2016, but continues to solicit submission of any physical evidence flight’s 36 passengers for the money and parachutes. 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referred to as flatulence, passing gas, deficiency of the digestive enzyme in the large intestine break down What can be done about it? can help by correcting the balance of Paging farting, or breaking wind. lactase is very common, and results in soluble fiber, and this produces gas. Keep a food diary, and use trial bacteria in the gut. Flatulence is made up of five lactose intolerance. (Insoluble fiber, on the other hand, and error to help identify those foods Certain prescription medications odorless gasses; nitrogen, hydrogen, ■ Beans, which contain the cannot be broken down by intestinal that may lead to excessive gas. Stop may be effective; for example, Reglan Dr. Frischer... carbon dioxide, methane, and oxygen. complex natural sugar raffinose – as bacteria, and produces little gas.) eating a suspicious food, and watch can reduce gas by increasing bowel The familiar odor is from trace gasses do cabbage, asparagus, broccoli, and Some activities may lead to an for any improvement. Increase water activity, and antibiotics would be used By Dr. Alan Frischer and sulfur-containing compounds. Brussels sprouts. increase in gas, like swallowing air by intake. Increasing your dietary fiber in the case of bacterial overgrowth The proportion of each of these ■Potatoes, corn, noodles, and eating or drinking in a hurry, chewing will help if constipation is the cause syndrome or parasitic infections. gasses depends on the unique wheat are high in starches that can gum, consuming various tobacco of the gas. I have seen the following The key is to figure out what balance of gut bacteria. Gas can be produce gas. (Rice is also a starch, but products, sucking on hard candy, gentle remedies suggested (and will work best for you. If you need I had fun with my girls when they quite uncomfortable. When the pain does not cause gas.) drinking carbonated beverages, and they won’t hurt): yogurt, ginger, help, see your doctor. Don’t hesitate were young! We would make a game is on the left side, it can be confused hyperventilating. raw honey, peppermint, cinnamon, ■ to get medical attention if gas is of using the scientific term for socially with symptoms of heart disease. Onions, artichokes, pears, and pineapple, flaxseed, fennel, and juices wheat contain fructose. It is also Some medical conditions can accompanied by pain, severe cramps, awkward bodily functions. Soon, all When it is to the right of the colon, it be responsible for excessive gas made from kale, spinach, cucumber, diarrhea, constipation, blood in the of their friends were doing it as well. might be confused with gallstones, or added as a sweetener to some soft and other greens. drinks and fruit drinks. production. Malabsorption syndrome stool, fever, nausea, or vomiting. Along those lines, let’s address… appendicitis. occurs when the body isn’t able to If making changes in the diet flatulence. A food may not be fully digested ■Stone fruits like apples, peaches, properly digest some foods. Small doesn’t help, try an over-the-counter Gas is always present in the GI in the small intestine, often due to the apricots, cherries and pears, and dried bowel intestinal bacterial overgrowth product. Lactase supplements provide Dr. Alan Frischer is former chief of tract - in the stomach and throughout lack of an enzyme. It then enters the fruits such as prunes, raisins and figs is a result of an increase in the the enzyme to digest lactose. Beano staff and former chief of medicine the intestines. It builds as a normal large intestine, where bacteria break contain the sugar sorbitol. Sorbitol is number or types of bacteria. In fact, contains an enzyme that digests the at Downey Regional Medical part of the digestive process. On it down further and gas is produced. also added as a sweetener to sugar- any condition that slows the speed of sugar in beans and many vegetables. Center. 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Probiotics Alternative Medicine: Collective consciouness By Marcela Arrieta evolution and survival. stated that “only” water was the consciousness’s that are very I leave you with one Have a question regarding According to Wikipedia, a Humans behave in a similar valid and correct belief. much a part of the world and us. simple request/exercise: set this article or maybe you’d like collective consciousness is the fashion. We are birthed into But what of the land animals? Like the fish, venturing out out to empower yourself to suggest a topic? Write to me set of shared beliefs, ideas and a collective consciousness The fish would have purposely of the water and onto land was with knowledge of a different at: [email protected]. Next moral attitudes, which operate compromising of a set of or inadvertently shut them out, fearful. It probably took many culture, religion or political view. article we will talk about Why the as a unifying force within society. guidelines established by accusing them of being incorrect tries until it realized the process Empty your knowledge cup of Secret is in the Heart. any preconceived ideas your We live within this shared belief, a generations before us. This and crazy on all levels. Poor was never difficult. When society Marcela Arrieta is an alternative bubble from the day we are born. bubble contains the blueprint of land animals wouldn’t have had as a whole begins to transform collective consciousness has filled it with. modality practitioner with over Picture this: The vast ocean, how we are expected to behave a chance to show the fish how their collective views of others five years of experience in this you are a fish swimming and follow a particular structure beautiful and plentiful land is. transformation on a wordily level You will be surprised to find field. She is also an entrepreneur serenely in warm or cool waters. regarding race, religion, social Ask yourself this: When commences. many things and one of those is who resides in Downey. Thriving near coastlines or in the status and so many other moral someone whose beliefs do Tolerance and empathy for the true knowing that underneath deep. The ocean is part of the attitudes. not align with yours, yet they those who are different from us all the forms of a collective shared beliefs of your species. These kind of constraints are continuously do well for his or her is embraced rather than frowned consciousness we are simply a A collective consciousness or at the heart of so many worldly family, community and society as upon. human being. knowing that your species only clashes, dating from the birth of a whole, does the quality of that survives and knows of “water”. humanity to the rise of society as human being change by their Anything beyond this concept is we know it. shared belief in faith or political ungraspable. The question is why and yet view? Does it make them lesser of Then one day it occurs to the answer is simple: Let’s relate a human being? one fish to explore beyond the back to the fish. If the collective These are some of the hard vastness of the sea. Survival was consciousness had remained the questions we should be asking at stake. Imagine the fear this fish same there would have been no ourselves before we become felt. Soon after the first tetrapod evolution, progress and possibly that reluctant fish. Unwilling to was born out of necessity, survival. Their shared belief educate oneself on existing social 10 | The Downey Patriot Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016 Shared Stories: thanksgiving wisdom Her granddaughter’s observation one Thanksgiving gave Yolanda Adele dinner was not something I was looking forward to, having lost my a sense of peace after her father passed away. Shared Stories is a weekly father, whom we called Popi, just two months earlier. column featuring articles by participants in a writing class at the Norwalk Senior Center. Bonnie Mansell is the instructor for this free class offered Yet I felt an obligation to my mother and the rest of the family to through the Cerritos College Adult Education Program. Curated by Carol be there to help alleviate the obvious void that was left in my parent’s Kearns. home. On holidays before my dad died, the house and neighborhood By Yolanda Adele were filled with sounds of Mexican music blasting from Dad’s reel-to- reel tape recorder. It was 1991. Getting together with the family for Thanksgiving It could play non-stop for 24 hours and sometimes did, often to the annoyance of the neighbors, and always to the frustration of my mother, in spite of being hard of hearing. I could hear the music the minute I turned the corner on to their block, though their house was The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain has performed all around the world. They’ll almost at the end of the street. be in concert at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts on Dec. 18, with tickets starting at $30. POETRY MATTERS Popi enjoyed having lots of activity around him, especially since my eldest daughter Yvette made him a great-grandfather, first with Jaime, born in 1986, then with Brandon who was born in 1990. Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain a trio of thanksgiving songs It amazed me to watch Popi interact with his great-grandchildren in a way that he never could with his own children. I came to realize performing in Cerritos Come, ye thankful people, come, that becoming a grandparent was God’s way of giving parents another Raise the song of harvest home: chance to get the bonding thing right, if they didn’t fare well the first on Dec. 18 All is safely gathered in, Ere the winter storms begin; time. CERRITOS – The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain is “sheer fun and outright daffiness tied to first-rate musicality and comic timing,” God, our Maker, doth provide Jaime loved her Popi. The last time she saw him alive she was five raves The New York Times. Get in on the fun at the Cerritos Center for For our wants to be supplied: years old. She came with her parents to visit with Popi in his bedroom Come to God’s own temple, come, the Performing Arts on Sunday, Dec. 18, at 3 p.m. Raise the song of harvest home. where he lay on a hospital bed. My mom called us to the kitchen to eat. I told Popi to rest, and that we’d return in a bit. Ticket prices start at $30 and are available at the CCPA Ticket --Henry Alford (1810-1871) Office, by calling (562) 467-8818, or at cerritoscenter.com. After a while Jaime left the table. I got up to look for her. I went to the living room where her toys were spread out on the floor. She was You won’t find any drums, pianos, backing tracks, or electronic For the beauty of the earth, trickery at “The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain Holiday Show.” for the glory of the skies, not there. I checked in the bathroom, she was not there either. Instead, audiences can look forward to lots of catchy, foot-stomping for the love which from our birth I walked down the hall to my father’s bedroom. There I saw the tunes from Tchaikovsky to Lady Gaga and Nirvana via Otis Redding over and around us lies; Lord of all, to thee we raise sweetest sight. Jaime had somehow managed to squeeze through or and classic holiday hits with audience participation. this our hymn of grateful praise. climb over the hospital bed’s metal side guard, and lay on her side facing her Popi. They both smiled at each other as Jaime gently stroked Founded in 1985, the orchestra’s first gig instantly sold out. The ensemble believes that all genres of music are available for --Folliot S. Pierpoint (1835-1917) the top of his head. reinterpretation – as long as they are played on the ukulele. The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain is “virtuosic,” raves Guitar Magazine. Five big turkeys sitting on the gate. Now, the family gathered without Popi, without his lively Mexican The first one said, “It’s getting late.” or any other kind of music playing. In fact, the only sounds beside our The current group has been performing together more than 20 The second one said, “Who goes there”? voices were the harsh clattering of the dishes and silverware. years, delivering standing-room-only concerts around the world, The third one said, “There are farmers everywhere.” including Great Britain, Germany, Sweden, Finland, Poland, France, The fourth one said, “Let’s run, run, run.” I didn’t know how I was going to get through this strained family gathering. We held hands around the table preparing to say grace. United States, and Japan. The ensemble has played at prestigious The fifth one said, “It’s just Thanksgiving fun.” venues such as the Sydney Opera House, The Royal Albert Hall, and Then Gobble Gobble went the wind. New York’s Carnegie Hall. And out went the lights. Then, with the voice of an angel, Jaime proclaimed, “Popi is so lucky. This is his first Thanksgiving with God.”. And the five fat turkeys were out of sight. The Ukulele Orchestra’s music has been used in films, plays, and Suddenly I felt all the pent up tension leave my body. A smoothing commercials. The Independent praised, “Impressive solo voices and --Anonymous peace washed over me. Someone turned on the radio filling the house an absolute mastery of strum, pluck, and twang ensured the sheer with a joyful noise. joy and beauty of the music was never lost in the comedy. Perfectly Point of view is everything in these poems. The first two are polished professionalism.” beloved hymns; the third could be a jump-rope rhyme. Then I knew Jaime was right. And I whispered “Happy Thanksgiving, Americans feel entitled to the earth’s bounty that they celebrate Popi.” For tickets or more information on The Ukulele Orchestra of on this day. The turkey’s moment of self-perception is evanes- Great Britain’s performance at the CCPA, call (562) 467-8818, or go to cent. Poetry Matters is curated by Lorine Parks. cerritoscenter.com.

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We’re gonna open up those For at least the last 30 years, since Chief Justice William Rehnquist libel laws, folks, and we’re gonna have people sue you like you never got acquiesced in the constitutionalization of the law of libel, which has sued before.” safeguarded the American press for more than a half century, we appeared to have a consensus in this country around our modern system of Nor is a threat by Trump to sue for libel an idle one. In 2006 he brought protections for the value of a free and untrammeled press to the process such a suit against a book that asserted he had wildly overstated his wealth. of self-government. He lost the case on the merits as well as for failure to prove fault. But the Washington Post reported that “Trump said in an interview that he knew Until now. This year, for the first time since at least Richard Nixon, he couldn’t win the suit but brought it anyway to make a point. ‘I spent the leader of one of our major political parties has pledged to limit press a couple of bucks on legal fees, and they spent a whole lot more. I did freedom by restricting criticism of his prospective rule. it to make [author Tim O’Brien’s] life miserable, which I’m happy about.’” But Nixon’s threats were private, revealed only by his own taping Trump has also sued the Chicago Tribune and comedian Bill Maher, and system, while Donald Trump’s are very public, loud and clear. And to be threatened to sue the New York Times (more than once), ABC, the Daily fair to Nixon, he never made good on his private threats, and in the one Beast, Rolling Stone, the Huffington Post, reporter David Cay Johnston, TV Supreme Court case he argued personally as a lawyer, he seemed to accept host Lawrence O’Donnell and comedian Rosie O’Donnell modern constitutional protections for libel. In the February rant, Trump also seemed to threaten to force Jeff By Richard Tofel, ProPublica In fact, Trump is more hostile to the legal and constitutional rights of Bezos to divest himself of the Washington Post, asserting that it had been In 1733, New York printer John Peter Zenger began publishing the the press than any major presidential candidate of the last two centuries. purchased to obtain political influence, and declaring that such purchases eighth newspaper in the American colonies, and the first willing to venture What he proposes is reminiscent of the Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798 should be forbidden. criticism of the government. The New-York Weekly Journal was the second championed (to his immortal disgrace) by President John Adams in the last Asked in June if his stance on the press would continue as president, paper in a city of 10,000 or so people, 1700 of them slaves. serious attempt to relitigate at the federal level what had seemed resolved he said, “Yeah, it is going to be like this… You think I’m gonna change? I’m in the Zenger case. It is cold comfort—although it may be some warning to As we are reminded in Richard Kluger’s comprehensive new book, not going to change.” He repeated his view that “I am going to continue Republicans inclined to go along—that Adams was not only defeated for “Indelible Ink,” the first full-length account of Zenger’s travails, by 1735, to attack the press. I find the press to be extremely dishonest. I find the re-election after passage of those laws, but lost the White House to Thomas Zenger (and the likely editor of his paper, James Alexander) had so political press to be unbelievably dishonest.” Jefferson and his close associates James Madison and James Monroe for a offended Britain’s royal governor of New York and New Jersey, William quarter of a century, while Adams’ Federalist Party never really recovered. In August he tweeted that “It is not ‘freedom of the press’ when Cosby, that Cosby brought suit against Zenger for seditious libel—the newspapers and others are allowed to say and write whatever they want crime of criticizing the government. Under the law then in effect in Britain In case you think a comparison of Trump’s goals with Zenger’s even if it is completely false!” and its colonies, truth was not a defense to this charge. The leading legal opponents or the sponsors of the Alien and Sedition Acts is unfair, a quick treatise of the day explained that “since the greater appearance there is review of the record may be in order. Melania Trump’s libel lawyer (she is suing the Daily Mail in Maryland for of truth in any malicious invective, so much the more provoking it is.” a story on her modeling days) is even more specific, saying that New York And: “The malicious prosecution of even truth itself cannot… be suffered Trump has said that most reporters are “absolute dishonest, absolute Times Co. v. Sullivan, the 1964 Supreme Court decision that established to interrupt the tranquility of a well-ordered society.” This was deemed scum.” He’s said that “I think the media is among the most dishonest modern press protections, should be overruled. especially the case with true attacks on those in power, as they would have groups of people I’ve ever met. They’re terrible.” “a direct tendency to breed in the people a dislike of their governors and Anyone paying attention knows there wa a great deal at stake in this In February he pledged that “one of the things I’m gonna do if I win, election. Freedom of the press in this country may be among those stakes. incline them to faction and sedition.” and I hope that I do, and we’re certainly leading, is I’m gonna open up our New Yorkers in 1735, though, weren’t buying it. While the jury in the libel laws so when they write purposely negative and horrible and false Richard Tofel was the founding general manager of ProPublica from Zenger trial was instructed that the truth of Zenger’s attacks on Cosby was articles, we can sue them and win lots of money. We’re gonna open up 2007-2012, and became president on January 1, 2013. no defense, Zenger’s lawyer argued that it should be, and asked the jury, if those libel laws. So that when the New York Times writes a hit piece that 500 Thanksgiving plates served at Foster Road Elementary NORWALK – Five hundred plates filled with turkey, gravy, sides of “I was amazed that Foster Road did this,” Castro said. “It shows the organizations for helping us run another successful event.” mashed potatoes, corn and a biscuit, complete with a slice of pumpkin amount of generosity they have to give to our community.” pie were served for free at the 18th annual Foster Road Elementary La Mirada High School and Southeast Academy students School Thanksgiving Feast on Nov. 17. Foster Road hosts the Thanksgiving Feast every year to gather volunteered to facilitate various activities, including painting students’ members of its community around a warm Thanksgiving meal at the hands to create turkey handprints and scooping ice cream desserts. This was the first year that fourth-grader Ricky Tedtaltal attended school. Booths were set up by an array of local organizations, including Families were able to enjoy a car show in the parking lot and watch a the Thanksgiving gathering. the City of La Mirada Chamber of Commerce, to inform the community Dr. Seuss movie outside the multi-purpose room. about local events and resources. Benton Middle School also provided “The food was good and my friends were here too,” Ricky, 9, said. information on its performing and visual arts program. “Foster Road Elementary shows how strong our community is “This was really fun and I will probably go again next year.” in supporting our schools,” NLMUSD Superintendent Dr. Hasmik “It’s always exciting to see so many members of our community Danielian said. “I am so happy that our families are eager to support Ricky’s grandmother, Olivia Castro, said she had never seen this come together and have a good time,” Foster Road Principal Salvador our students in their education and are also able to sit down next to type of event at any other school district. Villagomez said. “Thank you to our PTA, District schools and our local each other to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal.” LEGAL NOTICES State of Incorporation: (1) N/A THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) Professions Code). Name Statement must be accompanied by in the office of the County Clerk, except, as Bulk Sales This business is conducted by a General DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) ABC LIQUOR the affidavit of identity form. provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, Partnership & MARKET, 9956 LAKEWOOD BLVD, The Downey Patriot The filing of this statement does not of itself where it expires 40 days after any change in The registrant commenced to transact DOWNEY CA 90240, LA COUNTY 11/24/16, 12/1/16, 12/8/16, 12/15/16 authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious the facts set forth in the statement pursuant NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK business under the fictitious business name Articles of Incorporation or Organization Business Name in violation of the rights of to section 17913 other than a change in the SALE AND OF INTENTION TO or names listed above on N/A Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS another under Federal, State, or common residence address of a registered owner. A TRANSFER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE I declare that all information in this statement REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) FIFTH NAME STATEMENT law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business New Fictitious Business Name Statement LICENSE is true and correct. (A registrant who SIGN VENTURES, 9968 LAKEWOOD File Number 2016259655 Professions Code). must be filed before the expiration. Effective (UCC Sec. 6101 et seq. and B & P 24073 declares as true information which he or BLVD, DOWNEY CA 90240 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business et seq.) she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) State of Incorporation: (1) N/A DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) GUSTAVO The Downey Patriot Name Statement must be accompanied by Escrow No. 13586-JP S/ RAFAEL MENDOZA PLAFOX, GENERAL This business is conducted by a Corporation VARGAS ADVERTISING, 11015 11/10/16, 11/17/16, 11/24/16, 12/1/16 the affidavit of identity form. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk PARTNER The registrant commenced to transact PARAMOUNT BLVD STE 7, DOWNEY The filing of this statement does not of itself sale of assets and a transfer of alcoholic This statement was filed with the County business under the fictitious business name CA 90241, LA COUNTY FICTITIOUS BUSINESS authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious beverage license is about to be made. Clerk of Los Angeles on NOVEMBER 14, or names listed above on 11/2016 Articles of Incorporation or Organization NAME STATEMENT Business Name in violation of the rights of The name(s) and business address of the 2016 I declare that all information in this statement Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A File Number 2016273602 another under Federal, State, or common Seller(s)/licensee(s) are: SUKHRAJKAUR NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision is true and correct. (A registrant who REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) GUSTAVO THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business HARBHAJAN HEER, 16024 PIONEER (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name declares as true information which he or VARGAS, 11015 PARAMOUNT BLVD STE DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) R-ZONE Professions Code). BLVD, NORWALK CA 90650 Statement generally expires at the end of she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) 7, DOWNEY CA 90241 WORKS (2) R-ZONE PROS, 4629 E. Doing Business as: TYS LIQUOR five years from the date on which it was filed S/ FIFTH SIGN VENTURES, PRESIDENT, State of Incorporation: (1) N/A 59TH PLACE, MAYWOOD CA 90270, LA The Downey Patriot All other business names(s) and address(es) in the office of the County Clerk, except, as FLOWER HUIZAR This business is conducted by an Individual COUNTY 11/17/16, 11/24/16, 12/1/16, 12/8/16 used by the seller(s)/licensee(s) within the provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, This statement was filed with the County The registrant commenced to transact Articles of Incorporation or Organization past three years, as stated by the Seller(s)/ where it expires 40 days after any change in Clerk of Los Angeles on NOVEMBER 10, business under the fictitious business name Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS licensee(s), is/are: the facts set forth in the statement pursuant 2016 or names listed above on 10/2016 REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) LIZETH NAME STATEMENT The name(s) and address of the Buyer(s)/ to section 17913 other than a change in the NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision I declare that all information in this statement SANDOVAL, 4629 E. 59TH PLACE, File Number 2016266297 applicant(s) is/are: AB TRADING CO, 16024 residence address of a registered owner. A (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name is true and correct. (A registrant who MAYWOOD CA 90270 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) PIONEER BLVD, NORWALK CA 90650 New Fictitious Business Name Statement Statement generally expires at the end of declares as true information which he or State of Incorporation: (1) N/A DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) DRIVETIME, The assets being sold are generally must be filed before the expiration. Effective five years from the date on which it was filed she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) This business is conducted by an Individual 9262 FIRESTONE BLVD., DOWNEY CA described as: FURNITURE, FIXTURES, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business in the office of the County Clerk, except, as S/ GUSTAVO VARGAS, OWNER The registrant commenced to transact 90241, LA COUNTY, 1720 W. RIO SALADO EQUIPMENT, TRADE NAME, GOODWILL, Name Statement must be accompanied by provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, This statement was filed with the County business under the fictitious business name PARKWAY, TEMPE AZ 85281 LEASE, LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS, the affidavit of identity form. where it expires 40 days after any change in Clerk of Los Angeles on OCTOBER 24, 2016 or names listed above on N/A Articles of Incorporation or Organization COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE AND ABC The filing of this statement does not of itself the facts set forth in the statement pursuant NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision I declare that all information in this statement Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A OFF-SALE GENERAL LIQUOR LICENSE authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious to section 17913 other than a change in the (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name is true and correct. (A registrant who REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) #21-425855 and is/are located at: 16024 Business Name in violation of the rights of residence address of a registered owner. A Statement generally expires at the end of declares as true information which he or DRIVETIME CAR SALES COMPANY, PIONEER BLVD, NORWALK CA 90650 another under Federal, State, or common New Fictitious Business Name Statement five years from the date on which it was filed she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) LLC, 1720 W. RIO SALADO PARKWAY, The type and number of license to be law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business must be filed before the expiration. Effective in the office of the County Clerk, except, as S/ LIZETH SANDOVAL, OWNER TEMPE AZ 85281 transferred is/are: Type: OFF-SALE Professions Code). January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, This statement was filed with the County State of Incorporation: (1) AZ GENERAL LIQUOR, License Number: 21- Name Statement must be accompanied by where it expires 40 days after any change in Clerk of Los Angeles on NOVEMBER 8, This business is conducted by a Limited 425855 now issued for the premises located The Downey Patriot the affidavit of identity form. the facts set forth in the statement pursuant 2016 Liability Company at: SAME 11/17/16, 11/24/16, 12/1/16, 12/8/16 The filing of this statement does not of itself to section 17913 other than a change in the NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision The registrant commenced to transact The bulk sale and transfer of alcoholic authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious residence address of a registered owner. A (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name business under the fictitious business name beverage license(s) is/are intended to be FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Business Name in violation of the rights of New Fictitious Business Name Statement Statement generally expires at the end of or names listed above on 01/2004 consummated at the office of: ACT ONE NAME STATEMENT another under Federal, State, or common must be filed before the expiration. Effective five years from the date on which it was filed I declare that all information in this statement ESCROW INC, 17918 PIONEER BLVD, File Number 2016277756 law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business in the office of the County Clerk, except, as is true and correct. (A registrant who STE 202, ARTESIA, CA 90701 and the THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) Professions Code). Name Statement must be accompanied by provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, declares as true information which he or anticipated sale date is DECEMBER 23, DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) NUESTRA the affidavit of identity form. where it expires 40 days after any change in she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) 2016 BELLEZA PUEBLA USA, 7780 OTTO ST, The Downey Patriot The filing of this statement does not of itself the facts set forth in the statement pursuant S/ DRIVETIME CAR SALES COMPANY, The bulk sale is subject to California Uniform DOWNEY CA 90240, LA COUNTY 11/24/16, 12/1/16, 12/8/16, 12/15/16 authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious to section 17913 other than a change in the LLC, MANAGING MEMBER, JON Commercial Code Section 6106.2. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Business Name in violation of the rights of residence address of a registered owner. A EHLINGER The purchase price of consideration in Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS another under Federal, State, or common New Fictitious Business Name Statement This statement was filed with the County connection with the sale of the business REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) ARNULFO NAME STATEMENT law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business must be filed before the expiration. Effective Clerk of Los Angeles on OCTOBER 31, 2016 and transfer of the license, is the sum of MORENO, 7780 OTTO ST, DOWNEY CA File Number 2016279970 Professions Code). January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision $130,000.00, including inventory estimated 90240 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) Name Statement must be accompanied by (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name at $30,000.00, which consists of the State of Incorporation: (1) N/A DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) BEAUTY The Downey Patriot the affidavit of identity form. Statement generally expires at the end of following: DESCRIPTION, AMOUNT: This business is conducted by an Individual OF THE SEED, 7660 PHLOX STREET, 11/10/16, 11/17/16, 11/24/16, 12/1/16 The filing of this statement does not of itself five years from the date on which it was filed CHECK $10,000.00; CASH $90,000.00; The registrant commenced to transact DOWNEY CA 90241, LA COUNTY authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious in the office of the County Clerk, except, as PROMISSORY NOTE $30,000.00; TOTAL business under the fictitious business name Articles of Incorporation or Organization FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Business Name in violation of the rights of provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, CONSIDERATION $130,000.00 or names listed above on N/A Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A NAME STATEMENT another under Federal, State, or common where it expires 40 days after any change in It has been agreed between the Seller(s)/ I declare that all information in this statement REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) IRENE File Number 2016270146 law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business the facts set forth in the statement pursuant licensee(s) and the intended Buyer(s)/ is true and correct. (A registrant who HESSE, 7660 PHLOX STREET, DOWNEY THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) Professions Code). to section 17913 other than a change in the transferee(s), as required by Sec. 24073 of declares as true information which he or CA 90241 DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) FURNITURE residence address of a registered owner. A the Business and Professions code, that the she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) State of Incorporation: (1) N/A RESTORATION GALLERY, 8702 5TH ST The Downey Patriot New Fictitious Business Name Statement consideration for transfer of the business and S/ ARNULFO MORENO, OWNER This business is conducted by an Individual APT 4, DOWNEY CA 90241, LA COUNTY 11/17/16, 11/24/16, 12/1/16, 12/8/16 must be filed before the expiration. Effective license is to be paid only after the transfer This statement was filed with the County The registrant commenced to transact Articles of Incorporation or Organization January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business has been approved by the Department of Clerk of Los Angeles on NOVEMBER 15, business under the fictitious business name Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Name Statement must be accompanied by Alcoholic Beverage Control. 2016 or names listed above on 06/2016 REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) ROMAN NAME STATEMENT the affidavit of identity form. SUKHRAJKAUR HARBHAJAN HEER, NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision I declare that all information in this statement ALMANZA, 8702 5TH ST APT 4, DOWNEY File Number 2016272720 The filing of this statement does not of itself Seller(s)/Licensee(s) (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name is true and correct. (A registrant who CA 90241 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious AB TRADING CO, Buyer(s)/Applicant(s) Statement generally expires at the end of declares as true information which he or State of Incorporation: (1) N/A (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) BEAR Business Name in violation of the rights of LA1731592 DOWNEY PATRIOT 11/24/16 five years from the date on which it was filed she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) This business is conducted by an Individual STATE MOTORSPORTS, 8141 2ND ST. another under Federal, State, or common in the office of the County Clerk, except, as S/ IRENE HESSE, OWNER The registrant commenced to transact SUITE.400, DOWNEY CA 90241, LA law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business The Downey Patriot provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, This statement was filed with the County business under the fictitious business name COUNTY Professions Code). 11/24/16 where it expires 40 days after any change in Clerk of Los Angeles on NOVEMBER 17, or names listed above on 03/1996 Articles of Incorporation or Organization the facts set forth in the statement pursuant 2016 I declare that all information in this statement Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A The Downey Patriot to section 17913 other than a change in the NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision is true and correct. (A registrant who REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) RICHARD 11/17/16, 11/24/16, 12/1/16, 12/8/16 residence address of a registered owner. A (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name declares as true information which he or CARLOS JR, 8141 2ND ST. SUITE 400, Fict. Bus Name New Fictitious Business Name Statement Statement generally expires at the end of she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) DOWNEY CA 90241 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS must be filed before the expiration. Effective five years from the date on which it was filed S/ ROMAN ALMANZA, OWNER State of Incorporation: (1) N/A NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business in the office of the County Clerk, except, as This statement was filed with the County This business is conducted by an Individual File Number 2016274309 NAME STATEMENT Name Statement must be accompanied by provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, Clerk of Los Angeles on NOVEMBER 3, The registrant commenced to transact THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) File Number 2016277036 the affidavit of identity form. where it expires 40 days after any change in 2016 business under the fictitious business name IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) The filing of this statement does not of itself the facts set forth in the statement pursuant NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision or names listed above on 11/2016 INTERNATIONAL SERVICE ALLIANCE, DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) ASOC. DE authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious to section 17913 other than a change in the (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name I declare that all information in this statement 7136 PACIFIC BLVD SUITE 230, FUTBOL DE VET SUR DE CALIFORNIA, Business Name in violation of the rights of residence address of a registered owner. A Statement generally expires at the end of is true and correct. (A registrant who HUNTINGTON PARK CA 90255, LA 15028 ALBURTIS AVE, NORWALK CA another under Federal, State, or common New Fictitious Business Name Statement five years from the date on which it was filed declares as true information which he or COUNTY, POBOX 910, HUNTINGTON 90650, LA COUNTY law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business must be filed before the expiration. Effective in the office of the County Clerk, except, as she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) PARK CA 90255 Articles of Incorporation or Organization Professions Code). January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, S/ RICHARD CARLOS JR, OWNER Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A Name Statement must be accompanied by where it expires 40 days after any change in This statement was filed with the County Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) RAFAEL The Downey Patriot the affidavit of identity form. the facts set forth in the statement pursuant Clerk of Los Angeles on NOVEMBER 8, REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) CARMEN MENDOZA PLAFOX, 15028 ALBURTIS 11/17/16, 11/24/16, 12/1/16, 12/8/16 The filing of this statement does not of itself to section 17913 other than a change in the 2016 IVETTE ARCE, 7136 PACIFIC BOULEVARD AVE, NORWALK CA 90650 (2) MONICO authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious residence address of a registered owner. A NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision SUITE 230, HUNTINGTON PARK CA 90255 GOMEZ SEVILLA, 15028 ALBURTIS AVE, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Business Name in violation of the rights of New Fictitious Business Name Statement (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name State of Incorporation: (1) N/A NORWALK CA 90650 NAME STATEMENT another under Federal, State, or common must be filed before the expiration. Effective Statement generally expires at the end of This business is conducted by an Individual File Number 2016275827 law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business five years from the date on which it was filed The registrant commenced to transact 12 | The Downey Patriot Legal Notices Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016 business under the fictitious business name declares as true information which he or declares as true information which he or Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed to section 17913 other than a change in the or names listed above on N/A she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as residence address of a registered owner. A I declare that all information in this statement S/ BLANCA MARLEN DIAZ, OWNER S/ DESERT REIGN ASSEMBLY OF GOD, in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, New Fictitious Business Name Statement is true and correct. (A registrant who This statement was filed with the County PRESIDENT, DONALD R. METCALF provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in must be filed before the expiration. Effective declares as true information which he or Clerk of Los Angeles on OCTOBER 4, 2016 This statement was filed with the County where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision Clerk of Los Angeles on OCTOBER 20, 2016 the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the Name Statement must be accompanied by S/ CARMEN IVETTE ARCE, OWNER (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A the affidavit of identity form. This statement was filed with the County Statement generally expires at the end of (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement The filing of this statement does not of itself Clerk of Los Angeles on NOVEMBER 9, five years from the date on which it was filed Statement generally expires at the end of New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. Effective authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious 2016 in the office of the County Clerk, except, as five years from the date on which it was filed must be filed before the expiration. Effective January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Business Name in violation of the rights of NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, in the office of the County Clerk, except, as January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Name Statement must be accompanied by another under Federal, State, or common (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name where it expires 40 days after any change in provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, Name Statement must be accompanied by the affidavit of identity form. law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business Statement generally expires at the end of the facts set forth in the statement pursuant where it expires 40 days after any change in the affidavit of identity form. The filing of this statement does not of itself Professions Code). five years from the date on which it was filed to section 17913 other than a change in the the facts set forth in the statement pursuant The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious in the office of the County Clerk, except, as residence address of a registered owner. A to section 17913 other than a change in the authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of The Downey Patriot provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, New Fictitious Business Name Statement residence address of a registered owner. A Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common 11/10/16, 11/17/16, 11/24/16, 12/1/16 where it expires 40 days after any change in must be filed before the expiration. Effective New Fictitious Business Name Statement another under Federal, State, or common law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business the facts set forth in the statement pursuant January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business must be filed before the expiration. Effective law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business Professions Code). STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT to section 17913 other than a change in the Name Statement must be accompanied by January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Professions Code). OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS residence address of a registered owner. A the affidavit of identity form. Name Statement must be accompanied by The Downey Patriot NAME New Fictitious Business Name Statement The filing of this statement does not of itself the affidavit of identity form. The Downey Patriot 11/24/16, 12/1/16, 12/8/16, 12/15/16 2016274034 must be filed before the expiration. Effective authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious The filing of this statement does not of itself 11/17/16, 11/24/16, 12/1/16, 12/8/16 File Number 2016041687 DATE FILED: January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Business Name in violation of the rights of authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FEBRUARY 22, 2016 Name Statement must be accompanied by another under Federal, State, or common Business Name in violation of the rights of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NAME OF BUSINESS(ES): WEST COAST the affidavit of identity form. law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business another under Federal, State, or common NAME STATEMENT File Number 2016244826 FIREPLACE The filing of this statement does not of itself Professions Code). law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business File Number 2016264983 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Professions Code). THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) CARD CODE: 12025 E. FLORENCE #103, SANTA Business Name in violation of the rights of The Downey Patriot DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) C R O W N, CONCEPTS CARDZ DIRECT (2) CARDZ FE SPRINGS, CA,90670 another under Federal, State, or common 11/3/16, 11/10/16, 11/17/16, 11/24/16 The Downey Patriot LLC (CHARITY RELIEF OBLIGATION DIRECT (3) CARD CONCEPTS, 10409 REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) JERRY law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business 11/3/16, 11/10/16, 11/17/16, 11/24/16 WISDOM NOBLE), 5932 HERSHOLT AVE, LAKEWOOD BLVD. #40774, DOWNEY HINES, 9835 TRISTAN DR., DOWNEY Professions Code). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS LAKEWOOD CA 90712, LA COUNTY CA 90239, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CA 90240 NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Articles of Incorporation or Organization Articles of Incorporation or Organization State of Incorporation: N/A The Downey Patriot File Number 2016278605 NAME STATEMENT Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A This business is conducted by an Individual 11/17/16, 11/24/16, 12/1/16, 12/8/16 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) File Number 2016268584 REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) BRYAN I declare that all information in this statement DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) LUXURY THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS C.R.O.W.N., LLC ( CHARITY RELIEF PAUL CORDOVA, 9519 BUELL ST., is true and correct. (A registrant who FICTITIOUS BUSINESS PLANTS, 14646 BINNEY ST., HACIENDA (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) SYS OBLIGATION WISDOM NOBLE), 5932 DOWNEY CA 90241 declares as true information which he or NAME STATEMENT HEIGHTS CA 91745, LA COUNTY TRANSPORT, 8635 SOMERSET BLVD HERSHOLT AVENUE, LAKEWOOD CA State of Incorporation: (1) CA she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) File Number 2016265729 Articles of Incorporation or Organization 362, PARAMOUNT CA 90723, LA COUNTY 90712 This business is conducted by an Individual S/ JERRY HINES, OWNER THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A Articles of Incorporation or Organization State of Incorporation: (1) CA The registrant commenced to transact This statement was filed with the County DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) ADVANS REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) HAROLD Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A This business is conducted by a Limited business under the fictitious business name Clerk of LOS ANGELES on NOVEMBER MED TRANSPORT, 10142 PARK ST., POPPIN, 14646 BINNEY ST., HACIENDA REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) SERGIO F Liability Company or names listed above on 03/2012 9, 2016 BELLFLOWER CA 90706, LA COUNTY HEIGHTS CA 91745 EUAN, 8635 SOMERSET BLVD APT 362, The registrant commenced to transact I declare that all information in this statement Articles of Incorporation or Organization State of Incorporation: (1) N/A PARAMOUNT CA 90723 business under the fictitious business name is true and correct. (A registrant who The Downey Patriot Number (if applicable): AI #ON: C3041973 This business is conducted by an Individual State of Incorporation: (1) N/A or names listed above on 10/2016 declares as true information which he or 11/17/16, 11/24/16, 12/1/16, 12/8/16 REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) TRIPLE The registrant commenced to transact This business is conducted by an Individual I declare that all information in this statement she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) 8 TRANSPORTATION INCORPORATED, business under the fictitious business name The registrant commenced to transact is true and correct. (A registrant who S/ BRYAN PAUL CORDOVA, OWNER 10142 PARK ST., BELLFLOWER CA 90706 or names listed above on N/A business under the fictitious business name declares as true information which he or This statement was filed with the County State of Incorporation: (1) N/A I declare that all information in this statement or names listed above on 10/2016 she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Clerk of Los Angeles on OCTOBER 5, 2016 Government This business is conducted by a Corporation is true and correct. (A registrant who I declare that all information in this statement S/ C.R.O.W.N.(CHARITY RELIEF NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision The registrant commenced to transact declares as true information which he or is true and correct. (A registrant who OBLIGATION WISDOM NOBLE), CEO, (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Notice Inviting Contractors business under the fictitious business name she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) declares as true information which he or ARLAN B. WELLS Statement generally expires at the end of For Inclusion on or names listed above on 07/2016 S/ HAROLD POPPIN, OWNER she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) This statement was filed with the County five years from the date on which it was filed Lynwood Unified School District I declare that all information in this statement This statement was filed with the County S/ SERGIO F EUAN, OWNER Clerk of Los Angeles on OCTOBER 28, 2016 in the office of the County Clerk, except, as Pre-qualified Bidder’s List is true and correct. (A registrant who Clerk of Los Angeles on NOVEMBER 16, This statement was filed with the County NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, For November 2016 declares as true information which he or 2016 Clerk of Los Angeles on NOVEMBER 2, (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name where it expires 40 days after any change in she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision 2016 Statement generally expires at the end of the facts set forth in the statement pursuant The Lynwood Unified School District (LUSD) S/ TRIPLE 8 TRANSPORTATION (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision five years from the date on which it was filed to section 17913 other than a change in the is inviting all interested licensed contractors INCORPORATED, CFO, PAUL NORA Statement generally expires at the end of (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name in the office of the County Clerk, except, as residence address of a registered owner. A to submit information for inclusion in the This statement was filed with the County five years from the date on which it was filed Statement generally expires at the end of provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, New Fictitious Business Name Statement (LUSD) list of pre-qualified Informal Bidders Clerk of Los Angeles on OCTOBER 31, 2016 in the office of the County Clerk, except, as five years from the date on which it was filed where it expires 40 days after any change in must be filed before the expiration. Effective for Public and Maintenance Works Projects. NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, in the office of the County Clerk, except, as the facts set forth in the statement pursuant January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Contractors are required to provide: 1.) (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name where it expires 40 days after any change in provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, to section 17913 other than a change in the Name Statement must be accompanied by Company name; 2.)Contact name; 3.) Statement generally expires at the end of the facts set forth in the statement pursuant where it expires 40 days after any change in residence address of a registered owner. A the affidavit of identity form. Mailing address; 4.)Phone number; 5.) five years from the date on which it was filed to section 17913 other than a change in the the facts set forth in the statement pursuant New Fictitious Business Name Statement The filing of this statement does not of itself Fax number; 6.)Email address (Very in the office of the County Clerk, except, as residence address of a registered owner. A to section 17913 other than a change in the must be filed before the expiration. Effective authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious important); 7.)Contractor’s license provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, New Fictitious Business Name Statement residence address of a registered owner. A January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Business Name in violation of the rights of number; and Trade classification; where it expires 40 days after any change in must be filed before the expiration. Effective New Fictitious Business Name Statement Name Statement must be accompanied by another under Federal, State, or common the facts set forth in the statement pursuant January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business must be filed before the expiration. Effective the affidavit of identity form. law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business Interested contractors should email only data to section 17913 other than a change in the Name Statement must be accompanied by January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business The filing of this statement does not of itself Professions Code). request above to; residence address of a registered owner. A the affidavit of identity form. Name Statement must be accompanied by authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious New Fictitious Business Name Statement The filing of this statement does not of itself the affidavit of identity form. Business Name in violation of the rights of The Downey Patriot [email protected] must be filed before the expiration. Effective authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious The filing of this statement does not of itself another under Federal, State, or common 11/3/16, 11/10/16, 11/17/16, 11/24/16 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Business Name in violation of the rights of authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business Once we receive this information we will Name Statement must be accompanied by another under Federal, State, or common Business Name in violation of the rights of Professions Code). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS inform you by email, of the application the affidavit of identity form. law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business another under Federal, State, or common NAME STATEMENT process that is required to be in compliance The filing of this statement does not of itself Professions Code). law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business The Downey Patriot File Number 2016284911 with the CUPCCA Act. authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Professions Code). 11/10/16, 11/17/16, 11/24/16, 12/1/16 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) Business Name in violation of the rights of The Downey Patriot DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) GASLO & CO, The Downey Patriot another under Federal, State, or common 11/17/16, 11/24/16, 12/1/16, 12/8/16 The Downey Patriot FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 3642 E FLORENCE AVE, HUNTINGTON 11/17/16, 11/24/16 law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business 11/10/16, 11/17/16, 11/24/16, 12/1/16 NAME STATEMENT PARK CA 90255, LA COUNTY Professions Code). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS File Number 2016263659 Articles of Incorporation or Organization CITY OF DOWNEY NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON The Downey Patriot File Number 2016277881 NAME STATEMENT DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) B&R PALLET REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) KARIN A PROPOSED 11/3/16, 11/10/16, 11/17/16, 11/24/16 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS File Number 2016262463 CO, 534 E PINE ST., COMPTON CA 90222, LOPEZ GASTELUM, 3642 E FLORENCE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) ROXY THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) LA COUNTY, 12318 MILLRACE AVE, AVE, HUNTINGTON PARK CA 90255 (PLN-16-00240) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FLOWERS, 8674 RHEEM AV, SOUTH DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) JS CARE LYNWOOD CA 90262 State of Incorporation: (1) N/A NAME STATEMENT GATE CA 90280, LA COUNTY SERVICES, 701 E. 46TH ST APT01, LONG Articles of Incorporation or Organization This business is conducted by an Individual Notice is hereby given that a public File Number 2016279002 Articles of Incorporation or Organization BEACH CA 90807, LA COUNTY Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A The registrant commenced to transact hearing will be held before the DOWNEY THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A Articles of Incorporation or Organization REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) RUBEN business under the fictitious business name CITY PLANNING COMMISSION on DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) INDYMDEE, REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) MADRILYS Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A OJEDA, 534 E PINE ST., COMPTON CA or names listed above on 11/2016 the 7th day of December 2016, at 6:30 7113 LUGO STREET, PARAMOUNT CA ROXANDRA CHACON MENDEZ, 5450 N REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) JUNNEL 90222 I declare that all information in this statement p.m., in the Council Chambers of the 90723, LA COUNTY PARAMOUNT BLVD # 68, LONG BEACH SANTIAGO, 701 E. 46TH ST APT01, LONG State of Incorporation: (1) N/A is true and correct. (A registrant who Downey City Hall, 11111 Brookshire Articles of Incorporation or Organization CA 90805 (2) NERY RENE MORENO, 5450 BEACH CA 90807 This business is conducted by an Individual declares as true information which he or Avenue, Downey, California. At that Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A N PARAMOUNT BLVD #68, LONG BEACH State of Incorporation: (1) N/A The registrant commenced to transact she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) time and place, consideration will be REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) NELJAY CA 90805 This business is conducted by an Individual business under the fictitious business name S/ KARIN LOPEZ GASTELUM, OWNER given to the following: ENTERPRISES, LLC, 7113 LUGO STREET, State of Incorporation: (1) N/A The registrant commenced to transact or names listed above on 10/2016 This statement was filed with the County PARAMOUNT CA 90723 This business is conducted by a General business under the fictitious business name I declare that all information in this statement Clerk of Los Angeles on NOVEMBER 22, PLN-16-00240 (Conditional Use Permit) State of Incorporation: (1) CA Partnership or names listed above on 07/2016 is true and correct. (A registrant who 2016 – A request by Bloom Energy to install This business is conducted by a Limited The registrant commenced to transact I declare that all information in this statement declares as true information which he or NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision and operate a 700 kilowatt natural Liability Company business under the fictitious business name is true and correct. (A registrant who she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name gas fuel cell system that will supply The registrant commenced to transact or names listed above on N/A declares as true information which he or S/ RUBEN OJEDA, OWNER Statement generally expires at the end of electricity to Kaiser’s Orchard Medical business under the fictitious business name I declare that all information in this statement she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) This statement was filed with the County five years from the date on which it was filed Office buildings. The subject site is or names listed above on N/A is true and correct. (A registrant who S/ JUNNEL SANTIAGO, OWNER Clerk of Los Angeles on OCTOBER 27, 2016 in the office of the County Clerk, except, as located at 9449 Imperial Highway I declare that all information in this statement declares as true information which he or This statement was filed with the County NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, and zoned M-2 and P-B (General is true and correct. (A registrant who she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Clerk of Los Angeles on OCTOBER 26, 2016 (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name where it expires 40 days after any change in Manufacturing and Parking Buffer). declares as true information which he or S/ MADRILYS ROXANDRA CHACON NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision Statement generally expires at the end of the facts set forth in the statement pursuant she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) MENDEZ, GENERAL PARTNER (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name five years from the date on which it was filed to section 17913 other than a change in the All interested parties are invited to S/ NELJAY ENTERPRISES, LLC, CEO, This statement was filed with the County Statement generally expires at the end of in the office of the County Clerk, except, as residence address of a registered owner. A submit written comments and/or to NELSON JACKSON III Clerk of Los Angeles on NOVEMBER 15, five years from the date on which it was filed provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, New Fictitious Business Name Statement attend and give testimony. The staff This statement was filed with the County 2016 in the office of the County Clerk, except, as where it expires 40 days after any change in must be filed before the expiration. Effective report, which provides a detailed Clerk of Los Angeles on NOVEMBER 16, NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, the facts set forth in the statement pursuant January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business description and analysis of this project, 2016 (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name where it expires 40 days after any change in to section 17913 other than a change in the Name Statement must be accompanied by will be posted to the City’s website NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision Statement generally expires at the end of the facts set forth in the statement pursuant residence address of a registered owner. A the affidavit of identity form. (http://www.downeyca.org/gov/cd/ (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name five years from the date on which it was filed to section 17913 other than a change in the New Fictitious Business Name Statement The filing of this statement does not of itself planning/planning_commission.asp) on Statement generally expires at the end of in the office of the County Clerk, except, as residence address of a registered owner. A must be filed before the expiration. Effective authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious the Friday prior to the public hearing. five years from the date on which it was filed provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, New Fictitious Business Name Statement January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Business Name in violation of the rights of in the office of the County Clerk, except, as where it expires 40 days after any change in must be filed before the expiration. Effective Name Statement must be accompanied by another under Federal, State, or common As required by the California provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, the facts set forth in the statement pursuant January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business the affidavit of identity form. law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), where it expires 40 days after any change in to section 17913 other than a change in the Name Statement must be accompanied by The filing of this statement does not of itself Professions Code). this request has been found to be the facts set forth in the statement pursuant residence address of a registered owner. A the affidavit of identity form. authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Categorically Exempt from CEQA, per to section 17913 other than a change in the New Fictitious Business Name Statement The filing of this statement does not of itself Business Name in violation of the rights of The Downey Patriot CEQA Guidelines, Section 15029 (Class residence address of a registered owner. A must be filed before the expiration. Effective authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious another under Federal, State, or common 11/24/16, 12/1/16, 12/8/16, 12/15/16 29, Cogeneration Projects at Existing New Fictitious Business Name Statement January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Business Name in violation of the rights of law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business Facilities). must be filed before the expiration. Effective Name Statement must be accompanied by another under Federal, State, or common Professions Code). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business the affidavit of identity form. law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business NAME STATEMENT If you challenge the proposed actions Name Statement must be accompanied by The filing of this statement does not of itself Professions Code). The Downey Patriot File Number 2016273609 in court, you may be limited to raising the affidavit of identity form. authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious 11/3/16, 11/10/16, 11/17/16, 11/24/16 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) only those issues you or someone The filing of this statement does not of itself Business Name in violation of the rights of The Downey Patriot DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) BEAUTY else raised at the public hearing authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious another under Federal, State, or common 11/17/16, 11/24/16, 12/1/16, 12/8/16 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FAUX (2) BEAUTY FAUX COSMETICS (3) described in this notice, or in written Business Name in violation of the rights of law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business NAME STATEMENT BEAUTY FAUX INK, 4629 E. 59TH PLACE, correspondence delivered to the another under Federal, State, or common Professions Code). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS File Number 2016251017 MAYWOOD CA 90270, LA COUNTY Planning Commission at, or prior to, law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) Articles of Incorporation or Organization the public hearing. Professions Code). The Downey Patriot File Number 2016267664 DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) SUPERD Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A 11/24/16, 12/1/16, 12/8/16, 12/15/16 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS DETAILING, 8125 PRISCILLA ST, REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) LIZETH For more information, contact The Downey Patriot (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) AJ&J DOWNEY CA 90242, LA COUNTY SANDOVAL, 4629 E. 59TH PLACE, Principal Planner David Blumenthal 11/24/16, 12/1/16, 12/8/16, 12/15/16 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS EMBROIDERY PLUG, 6628 CANDACE Articles of Incorporation or Organization MAYWOOD CA 90270 at 562-904-7154. NAME STATEMENT AVE, PICO RIVERA CA 90660, LA Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A State of Incorporation: (1) N/A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS File Number 2016277149 COUNTY REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) LUIS This business is conducted by an Individual The Downey Patriot NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) Articles of Incorporation or Organization ADRIAN GRANADOS GOMEZ, 8125 The registrant commenced to transact 11/24/16 File Number 2016278148 IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A PRISCILLA ST, DOWNEY CA 90242 business under the fictitious business name THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) EMPOWER STAFFING, 8689 BOWERS REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) TONI State of Incorporation: (1) N/A or names listed above on N/A CITY OF DOWNEY DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) ACAPULCO AVENUE, SOUTH GATE CA 90280, LA AMBER DELEON, 6628 CANDACE AVE, This business is conducted by an Individual I declare that all information in this statement NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON MARKET, 5972 CLARA ST, BELL COUNTY, 6639 SAM MARCUS STREET, PICO RIVERA CA 90660 The registrant commenced to transact is true and correct. (A registrant who A PROPOSED REVOCATION OF GARDENS CA 90201, COUNTY OF LOS PARAMOUNT CA 90723 State of Incorporation: (1) N/A business under the fictitious business name declares as true information which he or CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT ANGELES Articles of Incorporation or Organization This business is conducted by an Individual or names listed above on 10/2016 she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) PLN-12-00215 AND PLN-13-00054 Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A The registrant commenced to transact I declare that all information in this statement S/ LIZETH SANDOVAL, OWNER PLN-16-00254 Number (if applicable): AI #ON: C3950858 REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) ELIUD business under the fictitious business name is true and correct. (A registrant who This statement was filed with the County REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) VALENTIN OSORIO ORTEGA, 6639 SAN MARCUS or names listed above on N/A declares as true information which he or Clerk of Los Angeles on NOVEMBER 8, Notice is hereby given that a public ENTERPRISES INC., 5972 CLARA ST, STREET, PARAMOUNT CA 90723 I declare that all information in this statement she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) 2016 hearing will be held before the BELL GARDENS CA 90201 State of Incorporation: (1) N/A is true and correct. (A registrant who S/ LUIS ADRIAN GRANADOS GOMEZ, NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision DOWNEY PLANING COMMISSION State of Incorporation: (1) CA This business is conducted by an Individual declares as true information which he or OWNER (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name on the 7th day of December, 2016, at This business is conducted by a Corporation The registrant commenced to transact she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) This statement was filed with the County Statement generally expires at the end of 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers of The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name S/ TONI AMBER DELEON, OWNER Clerk of Los Angeles on OCTOBER 13, 2016 five years from the date on which it was filed the Downey City Hall, 11111 Brookshire business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A This statement was filed with the County NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision in the office of the County Clerk, except, as Avenue, Downey, California. At that or names listed above on N/A I declare that all information in this statement Clerk of Los Angeles on NOVEMBER 1, (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, time and place, consideration will be I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who 2016 Statement generally expires at the end of where it expires 40 days after any change in given to the following: is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision five years from the date on which it was filed the facts set forth in the statement pursuant declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name in the office of the County Clerk, except, as to section 17913 other than a change in the PLN-16-00254 (Revocation of she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) S/ ELIUD OSORIO ORTEGA, OWNER Statement generally expires at the end of provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, residence address of a registered owner. A Conditional Use Permit PLN-12-00215 S/ VALENTIN ENTERPRISES INC., This statement was filed with the County five years from the date on which it was filed where it expires 40 days after any change in New Fictitious Business Name Statement and PLN-13-00054): Revocation of PRESIDENT, INES VALENTIN Clerk of Los Angeles on NOVEMBER 14, in the office of the County Clerk, except, as the facts set forth in the statement pursuant must be filed before the expiration. Effective Conditional Use Permit PLN-12-00215 This statement was filed with the County 2016 provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, to section 17913 other than a change in the January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business and PLN-13-00054, which allow a Clerk of Los Angeles on NOVEMBER 15, NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision where it expires 40 days after any change in residence address of a registered owner. A Name Statement must be accompanied by business to operate with an Alcoholic 2016 (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name the facts set forth in the statement pursuant New Fictitious Business Name Statement the affidavit of identity form. Beverage Control Type 48 (On-Sale NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision Statement generally expires at the end of to section 17913 other than a change in the must be filed before the expiration. Effective The filing of this statement does not of itself General - Public Premises) license, (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name five years from the date on which it was filed residence address of a registered owner. A January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious pursuant to Section 9828 of the Downey Statement generally expires at the end of in the office of the County Clerk, except, as New Fictitious Business Name Statement Name Statement must be accompanied by Business Name in violation of the rights of Municipal Code, for property located at five years from the date on which it was filed provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, must be filed before the expiration. Effective the affidavit of identity form. another under Federal, State, or common 8832 Imperial Highway and zoned C-2 in the office of the County Clerk, except, as where it expires 40 days after any change in January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business The filing of this statement does not of itself law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business (General Commercial). provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, the facts set forth in the statement pursuant Name Statement must be accompanied by authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Professions Code). where it expires 40 days after any change in to section 17913 other than a change in the the affidavit of identity form. Business Name in violation of the rights of All interested parties are invited to the facts set forth in the statement pursuant residence address of a registered owner. A The filing of this statement does not of itself another under Federal, State, or common The Downey Patriot submit written comments and/or to to section 17913 other than a change in the New Fictitious Business Name Statement authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business 11/17/16, 11/24/16, 12/1/16, 12/8/16 attend and give testimony. The staff residence address of a registered owner. A must be filed before the expiration. Effective Business Name in violation of the rights of Professions Code). report, which provides a detailed New Fictitious Business Name Statement January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business another under Federal, State, or common FICTITIOUS BUSINESS description and analysis of this project, must be filed before the expiration. Effective Name Statement must be accompanied by law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business The Downey Patriot NAME STATEMENT will be posted to the City’s website January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business the affidavit of identity form. Professions Code). 11/3/16, 11/10/16, 11/17/16, 11/24/16 File Number 2016271760 (http://www.downeyca.org/gov/cd/ Name Statement must be accompanied by The filing of this statement does not of itself THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) planning/planning_commission.asp) on the affidavit of identity form. authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious The Downey Patriot FICTITIOUS BUSINESS DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) DE LA PEÑA the Friday prior to the public hearing. The filing of this statement does not of itself Business Name in violation of the rights of 11/10/16, 11/17/16, 11/24/16, 12/1/16 NAME STATEMENT MFG. CO, 1920 HILLHURST AVE. #V931, authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious another under Federal, State, or common File Number 2016282618 LOS ANGELES CA 90027, LA COUNTY As required by the California Business Name in violation of the rights of law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business FICTITIOUS BUSINESS THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) Articles of Incorporation or Organization Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), another under Federal, State, or common Professions Code). NAME STATEMENT DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) HUE OI (2) Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A this request has been found to be law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business File Number 2016268483 PHO HUE OI, 4051 INGLEWOOD AVE REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) Categorically Exempt from CEQA, Professions Code). The Downey Patriot THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) #101, REDONDO BEACH CA 90278, LA CHRISTOPHER J. DE LA PENA, 1920 per CEQA Guideline, Section 15321 11/17/16, 11/24/16, 12/1/16, 12/8/16 DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) BENEMOON, COUNTY, 16537 BROOKHURST ST, HILLHURST AVENUE UNIT #V931, LOS (Class 21, Enforcement of Actions by The Downey Patriot 8024 TELEGRAPH RD, DOWNEY CA FOUNTAIN VALLEY CA 92708 ANGELES CA 90027 Regulatory Agencies). 11/17/16, 11/24/16, 12/1/16, 12/8/16 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 90240, LA COUNTY Articles of Incorporation or Organization State of Incorporation: (1) N/A NAME STATEMENT Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A This business is conducted by an Individual If you challenge the proposed actions FICTITIOUS BUSINESS File Number 2016256794 Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) KENNETH The registrant commenced to transact in court, you may be limited to raising NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) JUAN NGUYEN, 13202 HOOVER ST SPC 46, business under the fictitious business name only those issues you or someone File Number 2016243867 DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) SOUTHLAND PEDRO GOMEZ, 8024 TELEGRAPH RD, WESTMINSTER CA 92683 or names listed above on 11/2016 else raised at the public hearing THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) CHRISTIAN ACADEMY, 16400 DOWNEY CA 90240 State of Incorporation: (1) N/A I declare that all information in this statement described in this notice, or in written DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) BLANCA TILE, WOODRUFF AVENUE, BELLFLOWER State of Incorporation: (1) N/A This business is conducted by an Individual is true and correct. (A registrant who correspondence delivered to the 9425 OLYMPIC BLVD, PICO RIVERA CA CA 90706, LA COUNTY This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact declares as true information which he or Planning Department at, or prior to, 90660, LA COUNTY Articles of Incorporation or Organization The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) the public hearing. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/2016 S/ CHRISTOPHER J. DE LA PENA, OWNER Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) DESERT or names listed above on N/A I declare that all information in this statement This statement was filed with the County For more information contact City REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) BLANCA REIGN ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 11610 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who Clerk of Los Angeles on NOVEMBER 7, Planner William Davis at 562-904-7154. MARLEN DIAZ, 9425 OLYMPIC BLVD, LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD, DOWNEY is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or 2016 PICO RIVERA CA 90660 CA 90241 declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision The Downey Patriot State of Incorporation: (1) N/A State of Incorporation: (1) N/A she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) S/ KENNETH NGUYEN, OWNER (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name 11/24/16 This business is conducted by an Individual This business is conducted by a Corporation S/ JUAN PEDRO GOMEZ, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Statement generally expires at the end of The registrant commenced to transact The registrant commenced to transact This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on NOVEMBER 21, five years from the date on which it was filed NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS CALLING business under the fictitious business name business under the fictitious business name Clerk of Los Angeles on NOVEMBER 2, 2016 in the office of the County Clerk, except, as FOR BIDS or names listed above on 07/2016 or names listed above on 06/2016 2016 NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the I declare that all information in this statement I declare that all information in this statement NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name where it expires 40 days after any change in Downey Unified School District (“District”) is true and correct. (A registrant who is true and correct. (A registrant who (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of the facts set forth in the statement pursuant of Los Angeles County, California, acting by Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016 Legal Notices/Classifieds The Downey Patriot | 13 CLASSIFIEDS Employment Services Services Services Services Yard Sale

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and through its Governing Board (“Board”), COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES interested in this matter appear before this the hearing to show cause why the petition SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, Department C, Room: 312 will receive up to, but not later than, 1:30 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE court at the hearing indicated below to show should not be granted. If no written objection COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES The address of the court is 12720 Norwalk p.m. on Wednesday, December 14, 2016, FOR CHANGE OF NAME cause, if any, why the petition for change of is timely filed, the court may grant the petition ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Blvd. Room 101, Norwalk, CA 90650 sealed bids for the award of a contract for: CASE NUMBER: VS029583 name should not be granted. Any person without a hearing. FOR CHANGE OF NAME A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner objecting to the name changes described NOTICE OF HEARING CASE NUMBER: VS029696 be published at least once a week for four Bid #16/17-01 André Khatami filed a petition with this court above must file a written objection that Date: December 23, 2016, Time: 8:30 am, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner successive weeks prior to the date set RENOVATION OF BEAR PARK for a decree changing names as follows: includes the reasons for the objection at Department K, Room: A203 Carl Twyman Bass filed a petition with this for hearing on the petition in the following Present name (1) Andre Auram Khatami to least two court days before the matter is The address of the court is 1725 Main court for a decree changing names as newspaper of general circulation, printed in All bids shall be made and presented on a Proposed name (1) Andre Auram Khatami El scheduled to be heard and must appear at Street, Room 102, Santa Monica, CA follows: the county, DOWNEY PATRIOT form furnished by the District. Bids shall THE COURT ORDERS that all persons the hearing to show cause why the petition 90401 Present name (1) Carl Twyman Bass to November 21, 2016 be received in the office of the Director, interested in this matter appear before this should not be granted. If no written objection A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall Proposed name (1) Carl Twyman Margaret M. Bernal Purchasing and Warehouse and shall be court at the hearing indicated below to show is timely filed, the court may grant the petition be published at least once a week for four THE COURT ORDERS that all persons Judge Of The Superior Court opened and publicly read aloud at the above cause, if any, why the petition for change of without a hearing. successive weeks prior to the date set interested in this matter appear before this Petitioner or Attorney, In Pro Per stated time and place. name should not be granted. Any person NOTICE OF HEARING for hearing on the petition in the following court at the hearing indicated below to show Carl Twyman Bass objecting to the name changes described Date: January 18, 2017, Time: 1:30 pm, newspaper of general circulation, printed in cause, if any, why the petition for change of 8721 E. Imperial Apt. 247 Each bid must conform with and be above must file a written objection that Department C, 3rd Floor the county, DOWNEY PATRIOT name should not be granted. Any person Downey, CA 90242 responsive to the contract documents, includes the reasons for the objection at The address of the court is 12720 Norwalk October 28, 2016 objecting to the name changes described (562) 861-6761 copies of which are on file and may be least two court days before the matter is Blvd., Norwalk, California 90650 Gerald Rosenberg above must file a written objection that obtained electronically on or after November scheduled to be heard and must appear at A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall Judge Of The Superior Court includes the reasons for the objection at The Downey Patriot 14, 2016 - Contact Andrew Ulmen at the hearing to show cause why the petition be published at least once a week for four Petitioner or Attorney, In Pro Per least two court days before the matter is 11/24/16, 12/1/16, 12/8/16, 12/15/16 [email protected] should not be granted. If no written objection successive weeks prior to the date set Shalva Gagulashvili scheduled to be heard and must appear at is timely filed, the court may grant the petition for hearing on the petition in the following 144 N Hamilton Drive Apt. A the hearing to show cause why the petition A mandatory bidder’s conference and without a hearing. newspaper of general circulation, printed in Beverly Hills, CA 90211 should not be granted. If no written objection job-walk will be conducted at Warren NOTICE OF HEARING the county, DOWNEY PATRIOT (323) 428-0618 is timely filed, the court may grant the petition High School, 8141 De Palma St, Downey, Date: January 4, 2017, Time: 1:30 pm, November 15, 2016 without a hearing. CA 90241 on December 1st, 2016 at 8:00 Department C, Room: 312 Margaret M. Bernal The Downey Patriot NOTICE OF HEARING a.m.: No bid shall be accepted from any The address of the court is 12720 Norwalk Judge Of The Superior Court 11/17/16, 11/24/16, 12/1/16, 12/8/16 Date: February 1, 2017, Time: 1:30 pm, bidder failing to comply with attending the Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650 Petitioner or Attorney, In Pro Per mandatory bidder’s conference. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall Rebekah Insua be published at least once a week for four 9229 Annetta Ave. The District has obtained from the Department successive weeks prior to the date set South Gate, CA 90280 of Industrial Relations the general prevailing for hearing on the petition in the following (805) 229-9364 rate of per diem wages and the general newspaper of general circulation, printed in [email protected] prevailing rate for holiday and overtime work the county, DOWNEY PATRIOT for the Los Angeles County area for each October 26, 2016 The Downey Patriot trade, craft, classification, or type of work Margaret M. Bernal 11/17/16, 11/24/16, 12/1/16, 12/8/16 needed to execute the contract. Holiday Judge Of The Superior Court rates shall be paid as specified in the Petitioner or Attorney, In Pro Per SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, collective bargaining agreement applicable Andre Khatami COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES to each particular trade, craft, classification, 12968 Sycamore Village Dr. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE or type of work employed on the project. Norwalk, CA 90650 FOR CHANGE OF NAME (562) 688-1197 CASE NUMBER: VS029625 Copies of schedules of rates so determined TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner are available on the Internet at (http://www. The Downey Patriot Elida Polanco filed a petition with this court dir.ca.gov/DIR/S&R/statistics_research. 11/17/16, 11/24/16, 12/1/16, 12/8/16 for a decree changing names as follows: html) and are on file and available at the Present name (1) Abraham Espada-Polanco District Office address noted above. In SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, to Proposed name (1) Abraham Alberto accordance with Section 1773.2 of the COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Castaneda-Polanco California Labor Code, the Contractor ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE THE COURT ORDERS that all persons shall post a copy of the determination of FOR CHANGE OF NAME interested in this matter appear before this prevailing rate of wages at each jobsite. CASE NUMBER: VS029597 court at the hearing indicated below to show The schedule of per diem wages is based TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: cause, if any, why the petition for change of upon a working day of eight (8) hours. The Petitioner Hector Gonzalez filed a petition name should not be granted. Any person rate for holiday and overtime work shall with this court for a decree changing names objecting to the name changes described be at time plus one-half. The Contractor as follows: above must file a written objection that and any subcontractor(s) shall pay not less Present name (1) Danielle Paola Gonzalez to includes the reasons for the objection at than the specified prevailing rates of wages Proposed name (1) Daniela Paola Gonzalez least two court days before the matter is to all workers employed by them in the THE COURT ORDERS that all persons scheduled to be heard and must appear at execution of the contract. In accordance interested in this matter appear before this the hearing to show cause why the petition with provisions of the Public Contract Code court at the hearing indicated below to show should not be granted. If no written objection Section 22300, substitution of eligible and cause, if any, why the petition for change of is timely filed, the court may grant the petition equivalent securities for any monies withheld name should not be granted. Any person without a hearing. to ensure performance under this contract objecting to the name changes described NOTICE OF HEARING will be permitted at the request and expense above must file a written objection that Date: December 28, 2016, Time: 1:30 pm, of the Contractor. includes the reasons for the objection at Department C, 3rd Floor least two court days before the matter is The address of the court is 12720 Norwalk No bidder may withdraw their bid for a period scheduled to be heard and must appear at Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650 of ninety (90) days after the date for the the hearing to show cause why the petition A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall opening of bids. should not be granted. If no written objection be published at least once a week for four is timely filed, the court may grant the petition successive weeks prior to the date set All bidders and their subcontractors MUST without a hearing. for hearing on the petition in the following be registered with the Department of NOTICE OF HEARING newspaper of general circulation, printed in Industrial Relations (DIR) and possess a Date: December 28, 2016, Time: 1:30 pm, the county, DOWNEY PATRIOT current and valid DIR registration number Department C, 3rd Floor November 08, 2016 at the time of bid submission. The address of the court is 12720 Norwalk Margaret M. Bernal Blvd., Norwalk, California 90650 Judge Of The Superior Court The District reserves the right to reject A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall Petitioner or Attorney, In Pro Per any and all bids or to waive irregularities be published at least once a week for four Elida Polanco in any bid. successive weeks prior to the date set 8930 Painter Ave Apt 233 for hearing on the petition in the following Whittier, CA 90602 The Downey Unified School District is an newspaper of general circulation, printed in “Equal Opportunity” employer. Qualified the county, DOWNEY PATRIOT The Downey Patriot Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises October 28, 2016 11/10/16, 11/17/16, 11/24/16, 12/1/16 (DVBE) are encouraged to participate in Margaret M. Bernal this project. Judge Of The Superior Court SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, Petitioner or Attorney, In Pro Per COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Darren Purseglove, C.P.M. Hector Gonzalez ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE 7724 Cecilia St FOR CHANGE OF NAME Darren Purseglove Downey, CA 90241 CASE NUMBER: SS026584 (562) 927-0935 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Director, Purchasing and Warehouse Shalva Gagulashvili filed a petition with this The Downey Patriot court for a decree changing names as Downey Unified School District 11/10/16, 11/17/16, 11/24/16, 12/1/16 follows: Present name (1) Shalva Gagulashvili to Los Angeles, County, State of California SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, Proposed name (1) Shalva Alexander COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES THE COURT ORDERS that all persons ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE interested in this matter appear before this The Downey Patriot court at the hearing indicated below to show 11/17/16, 11/24/16 FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: VS029662 cause, if any, why the petition for change of TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner name should not be granted. Any person Rebekah Insua filed a petition with this court objecting to the name changes described Notices for a decree changing names as follows: above must file a written objection that Present name (1) Rebekah Insua to includes the reasons for the objection at Proposed name (1) Rivi Insua least two court days before the matter is SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, THE COURT ORDERS that all persons scheduled to be heard and must appear at 14 | The Downey Patriot Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016 Whittier High senior overcomes La Mirada middle school receives Golden Bell Award barriers to find success for fostering student inclusiveness LA MIRADA – Norwalk-La Mirada Unified’s Los Coyotes Middle WHITTIER – Some of Whittier School is being honored with a Golden Bell Award for a student High School senior Florencia “Flo” mentoring program, Where Everybody Belongs (WEB), which supports Valenzuela’s earliest memories incoming sixth-graders as they transition from elementary to middle include watching addiction school. consume her drug-dependent parents and having child WEB connects eighth-graders with new students, making them protective services place her and feel welcomed to the school. Mentors meet before and after school, her younger brother in foster care and during lunch to plan, organize and carry out a series of social and at 5 years old. academic activities, including movie nights, Academic Saturday School and Homework Club. In and out of foster care for several years, Valenzuela at 13 “Earning this award is really exciting because it is not only us, but years old found the courage to the past years of WEB leaders as well,” Eighth-grade WEB mentor testify against her parents and Miseok Kim said. “The leaders were always kind and considerate to the avoided having to return to their sixth- and seventh-graders.” custody. Miseok immigrated to California from South Korea when she was 8 Under the guardianship of her years old. She heard that middle school years were the toughest years older sister, Marcy, Valenzuela for students in the U.S. has found empowerment and “I was so worried about entering sixth grade,” Miseok said. “But resiliency, flourishing at home my WEB leader was really patient and answered all of my questions and at school. Holding a 3.8 GPA, clearly, which left an impression on me. It made the transition so much Valenzuela is an active member of better for me.” the Associated Student Body, an obstacles, Valenzuela has excelled “I’m so overwhelmed by volleyball and being a student Academic Mentor to her peers, as an academic scholar and the generosity of the Children’s government representative on Mentors learn the effectiveness of strong communication and the athlete and community volunteer. community leader and garnering Defense Fund and humbled the District’s Board of Trustees. importance of accepting others, skills that help them adjust when they praise from the Children’s Defense that they would choose me make the transition from middle to high school. Despite the overwhelming Fund-California (CDF-CA), which over so many other deserving As an Academic Mentor, has selected her as a 2016 CDF students,” Valenzuela, who is one Valenzuela also tutors freshmen “Through WEB, I not only helped students acclimate to middle Beat the Odds Scholarship of five California students to be in her former teacher’s English school, but I also helped myself,” La Mirada High senior and former program honoree. CDF-CA is recognized with the scholarship. class. WEB mentor Zach Moore said. “I then took the lessons I learned from WEB and applied them to my leadership in Link Crew as vice president providing her with a suite of “Flo is an inspiration for us all,” academic and career readiness The 17-year-old, who and as a link leader.” dreams of studying social work said sophomore English teacher opportunities – including a Alexa Nisbet. “Every student and $10,000 scholarship. or communications at USC, Prospective mentors apply for the program during spring won the scholarship as part of teacher she has come into contact semester. Once selected, they spend three days at the end of summer the nonprofit organization’s with learns it doesn’t matter what training with Los Coyotes WEB coordinators, developing techniques in Beat the Odds program, which hurdles life puts in front of us. You teamwork and goodwill, as well as examining conflict resolution and works to open higher education just need to keep going and also anti-bullying strategies. opportunities for youths keep putting out love to other who demonstrate academic people.” excellence and give back to their Valenzuela is working with communities while overcoming Nisbet to organize a new club, Over 300 families attend tremendous adversity. Cardinal Scholars, to help support She will be honored by CDF foster youth attending Whittier Bellflower school’s ‘Turkey Night’ Founder Marian Wright Edelman High. She also volunteers at BELLFLOWER – Bellflower Unified’s Thomas Jefferson Elementary at the 26th annual Beat the Odds the Boys & Girls Club and the School drew 327 family and community members to its first-ever TJ Awards Gala on Dec. 1 at the California Youth Connection’s Turkey Night on Nov. 16, part of a program of monthly engagement Beverly Wilshire Hotel. YOUTH Training Project, which is events designed to strengthen family connections with school a collaboration between current programs. “It’s been a very hard and former foster youths, child journey, and I am so grateful to welfare professionals and youth- The event featured a full turkey dinner served at cost ($5 a plate), everyone who has supported and serving organizations. crafts and student performances. More than 100 students and parents encouraged me through it all,” completed crafts and four turkeys and six pies were given out as part Valenzuela said. “Thank you to “Despite enduring a difficult of opportunity drawings. everyone who sees my potential, childhood, Flo has never let and it is my goal to continue my her status as a foster care child “Our Turkey Night was a major success,” Principal Tiffany education, make a difference in define her identity or stop her Dominguez said. “Everyone had a wonderful time, we had a chance my community and help other from achieving her goals,” Liggett to engage with our families and there was plenty of delicious food foster kids.” said. “She epitomizes our District for all.” mantra that demographics do Dominguez said Thomas Jefferson launched the monthly family While helping to raise her not determine destiny. She has programs in 2015-16 to create a stronger sense of community with younger brother in their new become a role model to her peers parents. Other events include Bingo for Books, in which families play home, Valenzuela is also dedicated and truly represents resiliency. bingo to win books; Star-Gazing Night, hosted by astronomers; and to her schoolwork, including I want to thank the Children’s Family Clay Night, in which students and parents decorate clay holiday studying mathematics, playing Defense Fund for honoring such ornaments fired in Jefferson’s kiln. a deserving Cardinal.” The student Turkey Night performances were recorded and projected onto a large screen for families to watch as they ate. Families were also encouraged to bring canned goods with them to donate to a local charity, Dominguez said.

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Homeownership in the U.S. recovering 6 signs it’s time to sell your home from 50-year low 1. You’re feeling cramped, and you can’t add on: Your family After falling to the lowest level in 50 years, the U.S. people, especially young adults are increasingly confident, about might not be growing, but that doesn’t mean your lifestyle still fits in homeownership rate bounced up slightly in the third quarter of the labor market and about the economy,” said Aaron Terrazas, an your current house. this year. economist at Zillow. If you’ve started working from home, for example, or you’ve adopted an extended family of indoor cats—or maybe you’ve just never gotten At 63.5 percent, it is still lower than the same time a year ago Millennials have been taking longer to get married and have over your dream of having a sewing room—your house might be too and significantly down from its high of 69.2 percent at the height children, the two key drivers of homeownership. As millennials small. of the last housing boom, according to the U.S. Census. While now age well into their 30s, dynamics are suddenly shifting. the merits of homeownership are certainly debatable, household 2. You have too much space: On the other hand, perhaps you’re formation is a clear driver of economic growth, and the gains there “I think this is good news in light of the fact that millennials now feeling overwhelmed by vacant rooms and silence. (Hello, empty nesters!) make up the largest pool of potential new households. Though are accelerating as well. Saying goodbye to a family home can be difficult, but you should many are still living with their parents, they eventually will move consider how feasible it is to stay. Household formation, which is the number of newly occupied out,” noted Ralph McLaughlin, chief economist at Trulia. housing units (both rented and owned) climbed by just more than 3. You’re over the neighborhood: Maybe you can no longer deal with the rigid rules of your homeowners association, or perhaps your 1.1 million. While most of the household formation during the “First, they will rent, and as they settle down, then they will buy. While we can’t know for sure if they will own at rates of neighbors turned their house into a rental for frat guys. Whatever the housing recovery has been on the renter side, just under half of reason, neighborhood dynamics can change dramatically over time. those formed in the last quarter were owners. older generations, our survey work at Trulia shows 80 percent of millennials want to own a home — the highest share of any cohort 4. Remodeling won’t offer a return on your investment: Giving “Though the majority of household formation is still renters, and the highest in the seven years we’ve run the survey.” your kitchen or bathroom a face-lift can make your house feel like new the owner-occupied share was at its highest level in a decade. again, which might be all you need to decide you want to stay put for years. But that doesn’t mean it’s a financially sound decision. Both the improving economy and the aging of millennials will Flying in the face of homeownership continues to be the severe give homeownership a boost,” said Jed Kolko, chief economist at lack of homes for sale, and the situation is only getting worse. 5. You can afford to sell: Sure, you’re going to make money when Indeed, an online job site. The number of for-sale listings usually drops in the slower fall you actually sell your house, but as the adage goes, it takes money to and winter months, but in October it showed a sharper decline make money. So seller beware: You probably won’t be sitting around and Rental demand continues to be stronger than homebuying than usual, according to Realtor.com. Supply is especially low for waiting for the dollars to roll in. demand for several reasons. Younger buyers who would typically cheaper, entry-level homes, but total supply is lower than it was Most sellers need to make some minor improvements such as be most active have been sidelined from the housing recovery one year ago. painting, landscaping, or updating flooring to get a good price on their due to high levels of student loan debt, higher home prices, weak home. Those costs will come out of your pocket at first, so it’s a good idea income growth and tighter credit conditions. There has also been “The number of homes for sale declined more in October than to have a cushion before you start. something of a social shift toward the flexibility of renting. And at any other point this summer, leaving us with 11 percent fewer 6. You’re ready to compete: If you’re living in a seller’s market, you then there are millions of Americans who are still repairing their active listings than a year earlier and the largest monthly inventory might be enticed to offload your home before things cool off. But don’t credit after losing their homes to foreclosure during the housing drop since July 2015,” said Jonathan Smoke, chief economist at forget—once you sell, you’ll probably be a buyer, too. crisis. Realtor.com. If you’re going to get out there, you should make sure you’re ready to compete. “If the household formation rate continues to grow, that means Courtesy Realtor.com 16 | The Downey Patriot Real Estate Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016