Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016 Vol. 15 No. 37
ENTERTAINMENT SPORTS HEALTH NEWS Rogue One Vikings win Paging Realtors review tournament Dr. Frischer honored
See Page 9 See Page 4 See Page 7 See Page 2 Fernando Vasquez takes second turn as mayor, reveals goals for 2017 FridayWeekend61˚ “You know last year we lost Ricky Galvez, and By Alex Dominguez …that was one of the most tragic events here in at a Staff Writer our city. We saw the worst in humanity when it Glance happened, but we also saw the best in humanity; Saturday 6857˚⁰ we saw a community come together…,” said Saab. Friday DOWNEY – Despite a bit of controversy that “What distinguishes our city from others is really our still hangs in the air over the future of Downey’s independence – our dependence on our own police Mayor Pro Tem position, it was a smooth transition department, fire department, and our own school Sunday 58˚ ⁰ for outgoing Mayor Alex Saab and incoming Mayor district.” Saturday 70 Fernando Vasquez last week. Saab’s comments on public safety revolved The mayoral position in Downey annually around the implementation of the Police Civilian transitions every December, with each mayor serving Volunteer Program, the Park Ranger Program, and a single-year term. This year’s mayoral transition the approval of 25 new license plate readers. THINGS TO DO occurred last Thursday, Dec. 15. Saab also touched on increased public access to The transition ceremony began with some words city hall, and the expansion of business within the from 2016 Mayor Saab. city, including the Downey Promenade. “This year was particularly special because we Along with being presented with the traditional celebrated our 60th anniversary,” said Saab. “It really gavel and scrapbook that is given to outgoing gives you an opportunity to reflect on where we Downey mayors, Saab was also honored by LA were the last 60 years, and where we want to be the County Supervisor Janice Hahn, the offices of U.S. next 60 years.” Representative Lucille Roybal-Allard and Senator Tony Mendoza, Assembly member Cristina Garcia, Saab went on to highlight many of what he felt Cash’d Out were the city’s accomplishments from the last year. the Cerritos College Board of Trustees, Downey Unified School District, Downey Chamber of Friday -Santa Fe Springs Swap Meet, Saab put the spotlight on the city’s work within 7 pm Commerce, Downey Rose Float Association, and the medical field, which included the continued several of the surrounding cities. Tribute concert to the late Johnny Cash, development and improvement of Rancho Los featuring the band Cash’d Out. Amigos’s campus. “We have three incredible hospitals: Rancho, PIH Mayor Vasquez Lays out Goals for 2017 Downey, and Kaiser. That makes us a medical hub Shortly after being sworn in, new Mayor in this area, and because of that we always want to Fernando Vasquez gave his first mayoral address, be ahead of that curve and to really provide those using the opportunity to lay out a few ambitious incentives, those opportunities to come and get goals for the coming year. contracted with their healthcare insurance. It allows us also to be able to bill more accurately, and help respond more efficiently.” medical related jobs…” Vasquez quickly tackled public safety in his Saab also took note of the Columbia Memorial address. Vasquez also spent a fair amount of time speaking on park improvements, including the addition of a futbal court to Furman Park. Space Center’s recent achievement to provide “Let me make one thing very clear here today: free admission to DUSD students, which Saab With the new court also comes potential new programming. Downey is because of our local police and fire Holiday Concert aggressively advocated for during his term as mayor. department, and we will continue to have our local “Rather than having kids just running around chasing a soccer ball, Saturday - Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, “We’ve seen probably over 30% increase as police and fire department as long as I am mayor in we’re going to introduce them to soccer, and part of that is we’re also 3 pm a result, and we’ve also seen a bustle there, really the city,” said Vasquez. going to get them coached,” said Vasquez. “One of the neat things Bands, choirs and dance companies thanks to the leadership of Ben Dickow,” said Saab. Vasquez announced several police and about this is its twofold. We’re going to reach out to all the local high from the many cultures of the region “Really an enormous amount of activity there, and emergency response upgrades, including unveiling schools – public and private – in the community…what we’re going to celebrate the season. most importantly a greater exposure of the sciences an intriguing “Smart 911” system, which residents do is get local students and local soccer players who want to get a to our kids.” will be able to sign up for within the next year. coaching license, class F which is the introduction level... You have local students, local high schools public and private that are going to get Saab also commented that he was most proud “You will be able to register who your healthcare of the re-inclusion of sports activities and programs their coaching license, then get the opportunity to implement that with provider is, who your local doctor is, what the local fourth and fifth graders.” for those with special needs at Apollo Park. medications you are taking…,” said Vasquez. “When “It’s been phenomenal, filled with volunteers, our local fire department is responding to the scene, The ambitious eight-week program will also include a skill and we couldn’t be more proud as a community, the more information they have available to them assessment, with standout players being linked to a professional soccer and that’s something that touches all of our hearts,” allows us to be able to troubleshoot things more academy. said Saab. accurately…When we get to a scene we already Vasquez also spent time speaking on the Ride and Stride event, Rudolph: The Musical Saab also discussed public safety. know which hospital to transport a patient to as which he plans to expand with a health care component. Saturday - Dolby Theatre, 10:30 am All your favorite Christmas characters come to life in “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical.”
A Cinderella Christmas Saturday - Pasadena Playhouse, 12 pm and 4 pm The timeless tale of Cinderalla, featuring comedy, dancing, magic and contemporary music.
The Miss Downey 2016 Royal Court, pictured here at the Downey Christmas Parade, was pinned by Grammy winner Robert Cray booked Downey city officials in November. for Downey Theatre Miss Downey Emely Lopez, Princess Christina Ledezma, Princess Hannah Handers, Princess Senovia Five-time Grammy Award-winning Robert Cray Band performs live in Villatoro and Princess Linden Hausmann, Miss Teen Downey Marissa Padilla, Princess Giselle Garcia, concert at the Downey Theatre Saturday, March 11, at 8 p.m. Princess Ashley Rivas, Princess Michelle Vilarino, Junior Miss Downey Ava Melsh-Fountain, Princess Laila Sabir, Princess Jacqueline Rodriguez and Little Miss Downey Mia Vargas, Princess Celine Tidepool Walk Robert Cray has created a sound that rises from American roots and Bautista and Princess Madeline Saldana. Miss Downey Royalty represent the Downey Rose Float Association at many city and chamber of commerce events, in addition to raising funds for the entry Saturday - Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, arrives today both fresh and familiar. In just over 40 years Cray and his band 11:30 am in the 2017 Tournament of Roses Parade, “The Gold Rush.” have recorded 20 studio releases, 15 of which have been on the Billboard Join aquarium staff on an outdoor walk charts, and played bars, concert halls, festivals and arenas around the world. Photo by Pam Chambers on the rocks to see animals in their natural habitat. Cray is considered to be one of the most expressive vocalists and impressive guitarists on the contemporary rhythm and Blues scene drawing from R&B, rock, pop, and jazz. TWEETS OF THE WEEK Rose float decorating begins Monday Cray’s musical resume reads like a who’s who in contemporary music. @Multi_American: Dozens of The Downey Rose Float Association will start decorating their entry in the Tournament of Roses Parade on people at LA County supervisors He’s played with a cross section of greats from a multitude of genres, Monday, Dec. 26. including Chuck Berry, Keith Richards, Eric Clapton, and Tina Turner mtg as county officials prepare Keeping in the theme of the Tournament of Roses, Echoes of Success, this year’s entry is titled “The Gold Rush.” to vote on whether to fund legal among others, and mentors like John Lee Hooker and B.B. King. These It will feature a fully functioning roller coaster. defense for immigrants unique collaborations cement Cray’s unique status as an artist who bridges Decoration week will be December 26 through January 1 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the float site, 13030 Erickson, the gap between R&B, Blues and rock. Downey. @CarolKearnsLA: Great to see The parade is Jan. 2 and begins at 8 a.m. Furman Park green again after a Four years ago Cray was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame. The Tournament of Roses has had a “Never on Sunday” tradition since 1893, the first year since the beginning dry summer of the Tournament, that New Year’s Day fell on a Sunday. The Tournament wanted to avoid frightening horses that Tickets for Robert Cray Band are on sale now at the Downey Theatre would be hitched outside churches and thus interfering with worship services so the events were moved to the next Follow us! Box Office. For tickets and information call (562) 861-8211 or visit online at day, January 2. Though horses are no longer outside local churches, the tradition remains to this day. @DowneyPatriot DowneyTheatre.com. 2 | The Downey Patriot Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016 Bellflower schools borrow from Google to spur student creativity BELLFLOWER – Alana Flores, thinking and resourcefulness. homework overload or my brother But I didn’t want to make It too 11, loves “Legend of Zelda,” Students created a driving annoying me, and just being able scary because then not everybody but wanted to find out how the question and then conducted to get through It with a better would watch it,” she said. popular video game would need research that led to a product. At attitude,” Buurma said. Eighth-grader German Garcia, to be restructured if the hero and the end of the semester, they gave She said the project taught who created a website to help new villain were to swap places. presentations on their products. her perseverance. players learn Pokémon Go, said he Gioanni Hurst, 13, wanted “They love doing it,” said “I’ve never written a song liked the freedom students had to to write a movie script, Anneke Moak, an 11-year BUSD teacher beginning to end before,” she choose their own projects. Buurma, 12, wanted to write an who started at Las Flores last year. said. “We could be creative. We encouraging song and Gabriel “The biggest hurdle we’ve found could do anything we wanted,” he Dao, 13, wanted to build a beam is getting them to be realistic with Dao said he chose the balance said. that would automatically balance their products, but we didn’t want beam project because he wants a ball. to shoot down any ideas.” to go into robotics. The effort “We could integrate our The Downey Association of Realtors recently elected and installed their 70th was frustrating when his coding passions,” Buurma added. President of the Association. Mario Acevedo, Realtor and manager of Re/Max So they did it – all of them. In fact, Moak said those didn’t perform consistently. Moak said she will tinker with College Park, will take his leadership position on January 1, 2017. If you need The students, who attend a heightened expectations led to an He was dogged about making the program during the next to reach Mario, you may contact him at (562) 556-1965 Friday enrichment program at unsuspected benefit. adjustments to get the results he semester, using lessons gained the Home Education Independent “We learned it’s not really needed. this time to help students focus Study Academy at Bellflower about the product. It’s about the “The greatest moment was on their goals and keep up with Unified’s Las Flores Educational mindset,” she said. “When you when it actually balanced the ball the demands of the research. Center to supplement their face a hurdle, what are you going where I wanted it to,” he said. homeschooling, engaged in to do? What direction are you But already, district officials projects of their own devising for going to take?” Hurst initially wanted to write are applauding the success of a and shoot a movie, but decided to tool that has teachers focusing about 90 minutes every Friday this For example, Flores realized tackle her project in steps. on guiding enthusiastic student fall. during her project that she researchers as they explore new The “Genius Hour” program couldn’t rebuild Zelda to match “I didn’t have enough time to frontiers. is modeled on Google’s highly her vision in a semester. But she do all of it now,” she said. successful employee motivational could create a blog and engage She completed her script – “This kind of innovative tool. At Google, associates set the Zelda online community with acting out a section with classmates approach is at the heart of our Las their own projects for 20 percent her ideas. during her presentation – and now Flores program,” Superintendent Dr. Brian Jacobs said. “It starts with of their time, a chance to let their “The goal of the blog is plans to take on the challenges of idea of enrichment Fridays, where creativity leap past workplace to educate people. It’s about directing and acting during the students have the opportunity to boundaries. The effort has led to perspective. I like studying next semester. The movie is a explore elective-style interests to such innovations as Gmail. perspective and I wanted to give thriller. supplement their home studies. Now, teachers like Bellflower people a new perspective on the “I enjoy scary movies and I Now, with Genius Hour, there’s an Unified’s Leah Moak are using the game’s villain, because he’s very The Downey Association of Realtors awarded Eric Pierce, Realtor at Century asked a couple of my classmates entirely new vista of opportunities same idea to provide students misunderstood,” Flores said. “I’ve and they said they enjoy the same 21 My Real Estate, with the Service to Community Award. Eric can be reached opening up.” with lessons in research, critical reached out to a lot of Zelda fans.” thing. So not just me but other at (562) 927-2626. Flores said she sees her goal people my age enjoy things that as a long-term project to pursue are thrillers or horror movies. over the next few years. “I’ve learned that people’s minds are powerful,” she added. “Whatever they’re passionate Downey man selected as about, they can do. So reaching out to them is really the most Westerminster Dog Show judge Important thing.” DOWNEY – A Downey man from among nearly 2,800 dogs Buurma said she wrote her has been selected to work as representing 202 breeds. song as a way of helping people a judge at the 141st annual John Ramirez’s interest in deal with challenges. Westminster Kennel Club Dog purebred dogs began in early “I wanted to be able to Show taking place next February childhood and grew into showing encourage people using my in New York City. and breeding St. Bernards. He gift. When I listen to certain The two-day, all-breed dog eventually got involved with Skye songs, it encourages me to deal show will feature daytime judging Terriers and Persian cats. with different challenges, like Over the years he has owned and shown English Toy Spaniels, Pugs and Chihuahuas. He currently owns and shows French Bulldogs. Ramirez began judging in the early 1970s and has judged all over the world. He is licensed to judge 20% o the Working and Toy groups and Any Purchase several terrier breeds. Eclectic Boutique with This is his third judging Sterling Silver Jewelry, clothing, assignment at Westminster. The wood carvings, cultural arts, competition will be broadcast live incense & oils on FS1. 7391 Stewart & Gray Rd. Downey, CA 90241 562.927.3934 Winter Worship Guide Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016 The Downey Patriot | 3 A Visit from St. Nicholas By Clement Clarke Moore
‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house “Now, Dasher! now, Dancer! now Prancer and Vixen! The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth, Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; On, Comet! on, Cupid! on, Donner and Blitzen! And the smoke, it encircled his head like a wreath; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall! He had a broad face and a little round belly In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there; Now dash away! dash away! dash away all!” That shook when he laughed, like a bowl full of jelly.
The children were nestled all snug in their beds; As leaves that before the wild hurricane fly, He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf, While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads; When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky; And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself; And mamma in her ‘kerchief, and I in my cap, So up to the housetop the coursers they flew A wink of his eye and a twist of his head Had just settled our brains for a long winter’s nap, With the sleigh full of toys, and St. Nicholas too— Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread;
When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter, And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work, I sprang from my bed to see what was the matter. The prancing and pawing of each little hoof. And filled all the stockings; then turned with a jerk, Away to the window I flew like a flash, As I drew in my head, and was turning around, And laying his finger aside of his nose, Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash. Down the chimney St. Nicholas came with a bound. And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose;
The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow, He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot, He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle, Gave a lustre of midday to objects below, And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot; And away they all flew like the down of a thistle. When what to my wondering eyes did appear, A bundle of toys he had flung on his back, But I heard him exclaim, ere he drove out of sight— But a miniature sleigh and eight tiny rein-deer, And he looked like a pedler just opening his pack. “Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night!”
With a little old driver so lively and quick, His eyes—how they twinkled! his dimples, how merry! I knew in a moment he must be St. Nick. His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry! More rapid than eagles his coursers they came, His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow, And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name: And the beard on his chin was as white as the snow;
Jack Campbell, civic leader and volunteer, passes away
DOWNEY – Longtime Downey resident and community leader Jack Hall of Fame award in 2007. Campbell passed away Dec. 13. Throughout his time as part of CH&LA, he served on the Board Born in Iowa in 1923, he enlisted in the Army in 1943 and served on of Trustees, Executive Committee and Board of Directors for many the German front in WWII. After resuming Civilian Life, Campbell moved years. He was instrumental in the stewardship of CH&LA’s Educational to California where he settled into a fruitful business and philanthropic Foundation investments, in addition to CH&LA’s Employee Retirement lifestyle. Plan. His long history of volunteer activity includes co-founding Downey Jack is survived by his wife Peggy, children Frances, Doreen, Youth Football in 1958, which later became Downey Pop Warner Alan, Susan and Marty, as well as 15 grandchildren and two great Football, Inc. grandchildren. He was predeceased by his son Steven. In 1982, he co-founded the California Highway Patrol (CHP) 11-99 A private celebration of life will be held in Rancho Mirage at Foundation, which distributes emergency financial assistance to current, Morningside Country Club February 4. Rotary Club of Downey held its last meeting of the year Tuesday, distributing retired, and fallen in the line of duty CHP employees and families. Christmas gifts to children from local schools. Campbell served as past president and treasurer for the CHP 11-99 Foundation and also volunteered as past chairperson and treasurer for the Downey Regional Medical Center, Memorial Trust Foundation and Downey Police and Fire Foundation. As founder, president and chief executive officer of Campbell Lodging, Inc., Campbell built a successful business which produced over 100 hotels in more than 10 states. He was honored for his devotion of time and talent in strengthening the lodging industry when he received the California Hotel and Lodging Association (CH&LA) Industry Volunteer award in 2003 and again as the 21st recipient of the CH&LA
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SPORTS: Downey wrestlers win their own tournament By Mark Fetter points and had nine different placed sixth with 149 points, Prata finished first after pinning wrestling team competed in Coach Brogden, his staff and Contributor wrestlers place at their respective Alemany placed seventh with Tony Odenbaugh of Grand and won the Ed Springs Classic wrestlers are all looking forward weight classes. 130 points, Coachella Valley Terrace at the 3:23 mark of the Wrestling Tournament at Brea- to the start of the S.G.V.L. dual DOWNEY – The Downey placed eighth with 120 points, second period. Dilan Ajtun took Olinda High School last weekend. meet season. Paramount and High School wrestling team Millikan placed second with John Glenn placed ninth with first place at 113 pounds after cross-town rival Downey have hosted the Viking Invitational 214 points, Paramount placed 115.5 points and Livingston he defeated Israel Galvan of Warren accumulated 327 also looked strong in early Tournament this last weekend third with 177.5 points, Valencia placed tenth with 99.5 points, Valencia 11-3 and Downey’s points en route to the victory tournament competition. and won their own tournament. placed fourth with 161 points respectively. Abraham Cervantes also placed and had seven wrestlers place at and Pioneer Valley placed fifth their respective weight classes. Downey accumulated 222.5 with 157 points. Grand Terrace Viking 106 pounder Jonathan fifth at 113 pounds as the Vikings’ second entry. Roland Aliso Viejo finished second, ■ The Downey High School Dominguez took first place at Dos Pueblos finished third, girls’ water polo team will be In Memory of 120 pounds after he defeated Peninsula finished fourth, hosting a water polo clinic at the Rajanvir Chahal of Livingston 6-4 Diamond Bar finished fifth, Downey Aquatics Center next and Downey’s Joshua Lopez also Ventura finished sixth, Valencia Tuesday, Dec. 27. The goal of the Jean S. Brazelton placed fifth at 120 pounds as the of Placentia finished seventh, clinic is to get more kids in the Vikings’ second entry. January 24, 1931 - December 19, 2016 San Clemente finished eighth, community interested in water Downey’s Matthew Morales Hemet finished ninth and Rim polo at a younger age. Jean was born in St. Paul, Minnesota. She and her brother, Dr. finished sixth at 126 pounds, of the World finished tenth to George Neil Sausen, were raised by their loving parents George, round out the top ten finishers, The clinic will be hosted by Nathan Martinez also finished Downey High School’s new girls’ Sr. and Florence. Despite growing up during the Great Depression, respectively. sixth at 132 pounds and water polo coach Uriel Villa and Jean enjoyed many exciting activities, such as ice skating during Armando Padilla finished first at Bear 106 pounder Carlos his sister, Brenda Villa. Brenda the winter and canoeing in the summer. She delighted in her 138 pounds after he pinned John Vasquez finished fifth, Joshua Villa is the most decorated annual pilgrimages to camps in various states; she loved horseback riding, swimming in Fuentes of Millikan at the 1:50 Mendoza finished first at 120 women’s water polo athlete lakes, hiking, and cooking over an outdoor fire. mark of the first period. pounds after he defeated in history. She is a four-time She graduated in 1952 from the College of St. Catherine, located in St. Paul, with a B.A. in Adrian Segovia finished Andrew Garcia of Chino 4-0 Olympic medalist, FINA women’s English, and then she taught in a small farm town in southern Minnesota. In a bold move, she second at 145 pounds, Nicholas and Matthew Lopez finished water polo player of the decade headed west to California in 1954, teaching high school English and Physical Education in San Arellano finished first after he second at 126 pounds after he and an NCAA champion. Brenda defeated Ben Gould of Valencia was defeated by Michael Cardiel Villa is offering a chance for the Bernardino and then in Whittier at California High School, and she later (when her children of Diamond Bar 6-0 in the youth of Downey to get in the were older) took an English teaching position at St. Joseph High School in Lakewood. 6-2 at 171 pounds, Daniel Martinez finished fourth at championship final. water with her and learn about In 1956 she travelled to Europe with a friend from Minnesota, enjoying an adventurous the sport she loves. 195 pounds and Adrian Gerra Warren 160 pounder Carlos trip throughout many countries during her summer break, which foretold many more travel finished fourth at 220 pounds. excursions in her future. This “travel bug” was passed onto her children, and she always Durazo finished fourth, 171 The clinic is free and the Downey will begin S.G.V.L. pounder Michael Bautista only requirement is to get in the encouraged them to be open to new experiences. finished third and 195 pounder water, have fun and play! There She had met the love of her life, her husband Robert (Bob), at a Catholic Alumni Club dance, competition in January. Paramount and cross-town Kenneth Gonzalez also finished will be five certified lifeguards and they married and settled in Downey in 1957, eventually raising 6 wonderful children and rival Warren both seem to have third. The Bears’ Alexis Galvan on deck at all times so there is 12 grandchildren and staying very active in the community. Bob agreed to learn how to strong teams in early tournament took home the TMI upper weight no need to worry. The clinic will snow ski, which was a prerequisite before they tied the knot. competitions. Most Valuable Wrestler of the be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 She ran a busy household, guiding her children in their various activities. She coached tournament honors after he p.m. at the Downey Aquatics basketball teams, started a Great Books program at Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, and finished with a 4-0 record after Center located on the west side pinning all four of his opponents. of the Downey High School participated in her own book group for over 40 years. ■ The Warren High School campus. Questions can be Jean demonstrated a strong commitment to community service, serving as a Downey directed to head coach Uriel Villa Parks commission member, presiding over the Parish Council at O.L.P.H. Church, and doing at [email protected]. charitable work for the Downey Soroptimist Club, a volunteer organization that seeks to improve the lives of women and girls. Coach Uriel Villa and his sister Brenda Villa hope to see She was an ideal teacher in both academics and in sports; utilizing her background, you at the Downey Aquatics she helped her children navigate the waters of academia, often providing feedback on Center next Tuesday, Decemebr her children’s writing assignments. In addition, she taught her children to ride bikes, to 27th, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. for swim, to snow ski, to play tennis, and to ride horses. She guided her children through their a day of water polo with four- developmental years, encouraging them to value literature and theatre arts. She even taught time Olympian Brenda Villa. children at her kids’ school how to folk dance. We will always remember her infectious and positive spirit, generous heart, and concern for others. She made time in her busy schedule to counsel her children and friends, offering ■ The St. John Bosco High advice and listening to them. Her loving nature will live on through her family and friends. School football team defeated northern California champion Jean is survived by her husband Bob of nearly 60 years, her 6 children and their spouses, Concord De La Salle, 56-33, last and her 12 grandchildren. Saturday night in Sacramento The funeral Mass and celebration of her life will be held on Friday, January 13, 2017, at to win the C.I.F. Open Division 10:30 AM, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 10727 Downey Avenue, Downey, CA 90241. championship game. A reception will follow at Rio Hondo Country Club. With the win, the Braves In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Downey Family YMCA. The Risher Mortuary finished their season with an website has Jean’s obituary and provides the opportunity to post a message of condolence. overall record of 13-2 and a Trinity League record of 4-1. The Braves also finished their season ranked second in the nation and first in California. The Braves defeated Upland 47-20 in the fist round of the C.I.F. Division One playoffs on 11/11, defeated Santa Margarita 54-14 in the second round on 11/18, defeated Corona Centennial 49-47 in the semifinal round on 11/25 and defeated Mater Dei 42-28 in the C.I.F. Division One Final on 12/3. In the De La Salle game, the Braves jumped out to an early lead and never looked back. St. John Bosco led at the end of the first quarter 21-14 and led at halftime 35-17. The Spartans pulled to within 42- 27 as the third quarter came to an end. The Braves scored two more touchdowns in the fourth quarter and sealed their hard fought, 56-33 win. Re-al Mitchell finished the game completing 18/20 pass attempts for 192 yards and two touchdowns. Terrence Beasley had 24 carries for 150 yards and Berkeley Holman had seven catches for 92 yards in the winning effort. Coach Negro, his staff and fans are extremely proud of what this team has accomplished this season. This is St. John Bosco’s second California state title in the last four years. Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016 Opinion The Downey Patriot | 5 Want to govern effectively, Mr. Trump? The dangers of big
carrying out his policies — which in turn produces a race by elected officials to fill the clarity vacuum with their own agendas and prevents frontline agencies from planning. Many Americans and foreign governments have already been philanthropy unnerved by the unexpected Twitter messages coming from President-Elect By Chuck Collins Trump; this will only make his job harder once he takes office. It’s the season of giving. Second, the president-elect must fix his conflict-of-interest challenge. Because of the extraordinary extent of his business interests, he has an When you hear about a billionaire “giving back” — like Nike founder Phil unprecedented number of potential conflicts for a U.S. president. He will be Knight’s $400 million gift to Stanford, or hedge funder John Paulsen’s $400 negotiating policy with many people, agencies and countries where he or his million donation to Harvard — do you feel a warm glow? business partners have a bottom-line stake in what happens. They could’ve kept their money and bought another house or private jet, you If he does not fix this before he takes office, conflict-of-interest charges will might think. But what if you heard that the tax write-offs billionaires claim for dog him throughout his presidency and weaken, if not cripple, his effectiveness. gifts like these force the rest of us to shell out more? He has to protect himself from charges that his actions as president are influenced Suddenly that glow doesn’t feel so warm. by his personal financial interests. It won’t be enough to put everything in a blind trust controlled by his children. As Newsweek recently pointed out, “every nation Compare that generosity to what you’ve probably seen in your own on Earth will know that doing business with the Trump Organization will one day community. In every small town in America — at the local convenience store benefit the family.” or diner — there’s “the jar,” a special collection for someone who needs an operation or has faced one of life’s misfortunes. Third, President Trump will need to keep his majorities united. Given Republican dominance of Capitol Hill, he’s in a strong position to get things Everyone who can chips in. No one writes it off their taxes. done. But he’ll have to keep his fellow Republicans on his side. Some Republican Keeping score that way would be as unseemly as asking for a tax break leaders are already separating themselves from his attack on the CIA analysis of By Lee H. Hamilton for coaching a neighborhood youth sports team, volunteering at a shelter, or Russian interference in the election. Showing respect for, and reaching out to, making a casserole for someone coming home from the hospital. As Mario Cuomo said, politicians campaign in poetry but have to govern in GOP lawmakers will matter. The wealthy, on the other hand, use the tax deductions that come with mega- prose. Now we have a president-elect who campaigned in tweets...but still will So will considering a variety of different views and treating them with respect have to govern in prose. gifts to dramatically reduce, and sometimes eliminate, their tax obligations. They — which is how a pluralist democracy works. Knowing how to work cooperatively do it at the behest of “wealth defense advisers” — tax lawyers, accountants, and Donald Trump showed great skill as a campaigner, steering his campaign and accessibly with potential allies on Capitol Hill and throughout the D.C. power estate and trust planners — whose job is to maximize their clients’ wealth and past a slew of professional politicians who underestimated him at every turn. structure will be crucial to making his priorities a reality. minimize their taxes. Now the test is whether he can govern — that is, whether he can run the United Finally, in order to do this, it’s not enough simply to say “I want this.” He States government, conduct foreign policy in treacherous times, and reshape Those headline-making gifts you hear about may be motivated by a has to take seriously the role of facts in the deliberative process. Members of generous impulse, but they’re also another tool of tax avoidance — especially domestic policy to fit his goals. This requires a very different set of skills from Congress and others need to be able to defend their support for politically those he showed before the election. when it comes to donating appreciated stocks, artwork, and land, which help difficult proposals — and they cannot do this without factually based arguments. them avoid paying capital gains taxes. So, like a few thousand other Americans, I’d like to give him some advice. Accurate information is necessary to make sound judgments about policy. The rest of us have a stake in these gifts. For every dollar donated to charity Not on the substance of policy itself — that he’ll handle himself — but on how to Trump’s decision not to regularly hear information from intelligence officials be effective at achieving what he’d like to achieve. by a wealthy individual, everyone else effectively chips in 40 to 50 cents. When is worrisome. For a president to succeed, he needs to interact in a measured, their tax bills go down, we pick up the slack to pay for public services such as First, he has to set priorities. During the course of the campaign, according sensible, reassuring way, and supply his allies with solid analysis and information, infrastructure, research, and defense. to The Washington Post, Donald Trump made 282 promises. He is not going to not guesses, instincts, opinions, and debunk-able theories. be able to deliver on them all. Unfortunately, this is the wave of the future. More and more, our country’s A president who sets clear priorities, removes all doubt about potential charitable giving is dominated and controlled by billionaire mega-donors, their So he’ll need to set out his priorities with clarity and force. As the head of conflicts of interest, and works responsibly with his allies on fact-driven policies foundations, and donor-advised funds, according to a report I coauthored for a vast federal establishment, clarity of objectives is crucially important in policy can make good progress and achieve his goals. the Institute for Policy Studies. implementation. He cannot afford to sow confusion. Though this president-elect Lee Hamilton is a Senior Advisor for the Indiana University Center on Between 2003 and 2013, itemized contributions from people making $10 prides himself on unpredictability, conducting policy in an unpredictable way is Representative Government; a Distinguished Scholar, IU School of Global the mark of a rogue state. million or more increased by 104 percent. The number of private grant-making and International Studies; and a Professor of Practice, IU School of foundations, mostly established by wealthy individuals and their families, has Unpredictability creates doubt about what he wants to achieve — both on Public and Environmental Affairs. He was a member of the U.S. House of doubled since 1993. Today there are over 80,000. Capitol Hill and among the vast number of people and agencies charged with Representatives for 34 years. Meanwhile, charitable giving by low and middle-income donors has steadily declined, reflecting stagnant wages, declining homeownership, and growing economic insecurity by low- and middle-income families. From 2003 to 2013, itemized charitable deductions by donors making less than $100,000 declined Women deserve access to tampons, period by over a third. This top-heavy philanthropy poses a danger to charities, too. It makes By Olivia Alperstein adequate access to supplies is beyond degrading — it’s cruel. their funding less predictable and pressures them to focus on wooing a finite, relatively small number of mega-donors, rather than on doing the important For many women, getting a period for 3 to 8 days every month Limiting access to feminine products in prisons is a form of work many of them do. can be hellish — everything from bleeding, cramps, and fatigue to abuse used to wield control over inmates and dehumanize them. the humiliating march to the local store for tampons and pads. Barring drastic policy changes, prison officials have little incentive to But the largest peril is for our democracy. Unchecked, private foundations make tampons and pads easily available to all prisoners. can become blocks of concentrated, unaccountable power with considerable But these women are incredibly lucky compared to thousands of clout in shaping our laws and culture. They can become extensions of the power, marginalized Americans who lack adequate access to these products Homeless women also have a tremendous disadvantage when it privilege, and influence of a handful of rich families. so fundamental to women’s reproductive health. comes to fundamental feminine hygiene. Unlike prisoners who have a weekly laundry day, homeless people who sleep on the streets In this season of giving, we’ll hear plenty about billionaires “giving back” In particular, women in prison face an uphill battle getting their can’t afford to do laundry and have no place to shower. through donations to education, the arts, health, and medicine. But let’s not lose hands on feminine hygiene products. Incarcerated people earn at sight of the fact that you and I are subsidizing the charitable choices of the most 75 cents a day, which has to be split between basic necessities This makes sanitation a real issue, especially during a period. wealthy. like toothpaste and deodorant. Temporary housing locations are often overcrowded with limited resources to begin with. Homeless shelters don’t automatically hand Maybe we’d all be better off if these billionaires just paid their fair share of In prison, costs range from $2.63 for 24 pads to over $4 for eight out free supplies, and people rarely think to donate them. taxes. tampons. That means giving up more than three days of wages for pads and nearly twice that much for tampons. You can use toilet paper in public restrooms to line your underwear, but it’s often the cheap, razor-thin kind that doesn’t Most inmates simply can’t afford it, and lack of access to absorb much, and public facilities don’t look kindly on homeless menstrual supplies creates toxic choices for women. people. Some facilities still charge a quarter for one cheap tampon Prisoners frequently either go without supplies, bleeding onto with a tough cardboard applicator, which is meant only for a light Crony capitalism made Rick Perry clothes they’re then stuck with until the next laundry day, or end up flow. using one tampon or pad for multiple days. Wearing an individual The average price for a small box of tampons or pads at a local our energy secretary tampon or pad for more than the recommended maximum of eight pharmacy like CVS is at least $5, which is even more out of reach. By Jim Hightower hours increases the risk of bacterial or fungal infection as well as toxic shock syndrome, a rare but serious illness that can lead to Having the means to maintain basic hygiene is an issue of human Rick Perry has taken quite a tumble since being governor of death. dignity. Around the world, people are shamed, ostracized, and even Texas. He was a twice-failed GOP presidential wannabe and then physically punished for having their periods. In the supposedly ended up being a rejected contestant on Dancing with the Stars, the Plus, prison supplies are limited, and women’s periods may enlightened United States, millions lack proper access to menstrual television show for has-been celebrities. sync up when they’re in close quarters. That’s hundreds, potentially supplies. thousands, of women all stuck with their periods at the same time But now, having kissed the ring of Donald Trump, Perry is being facing tension surrounding limited tampon supplies. Even the last- Marginalized groups like incarcerated and homeless women risk lifted from the lowly role of twinkle-toed TV hoofer to — get this — resort option of stuffing toilet paper down your pants comes at a losing their dignity once a month like clockwork, all for the want of taking charge of our government’s nuclear arsenal. price, as toilet paper is rationed in prisons. a tampon or pad that should be provided for free by prisons and That’s a position that usually requires some scientific knowledge housing assistance programs. Access to feminine hygiene products Going through your period in the privacy of your own home can and experience. But as we’re learning from Trump’s other cabinet is a critical part of women’s reproductive health, and it needs to be be difficult enough. Going through your period in prison without picks, the key qualification that Trump wants his public servants to treated as such. have is a commitment to serve the private interests of corporate Olivia Alperstein is the Communications and Policy Associate of Progressive power. Congress That’s why Perry — a devoted practitioner of crony capitalism and a champion of oligarchy — has been rewarded with this position. As governor, Perry went to extraordinary lengths to let the Stop labeling Downey neighborhoods fossil fuel giant Energy Transfer Partners run a pipeline through Dear Editor: the ecologically fragile, natural wonders of Texas’ pristine Big Bend region. In fact, he rammed it right down the throats of local people, After driving down Rives Avenue one day and seeing a new pillar reading who were almost unanimously opposed. “Orange Estates” I, too, like Mr. Rodriguez could not believe my eyes! I have lived in Downey my entire life and although I know different areas Perry then accepted a $6 million campaign donation — i.e., a of our city are referred to by various names, I was shocked that we were now payoff — from the company’s corporate boss, who later made Perry labeling those areas. Or is it only one area we are labeling? I haven’t noticed a paid member of the corporation’s board of directors. this type of signage anywhere else in our city. I agree with Mr. Rodriguez that Perry also privatized a state-run, low-level nuclear waste facility, we should be known as Downey collectively. turning it over to Waste Control Specialists, a firm owned by a It is unfathomable to me that we have to waste our hard-earned city major campaign contributor. Then he let the corporation double the dollars by placing a sign in front of an area of houses. Not to mention the amount of waste dumped there, while reducing its legal liability for fact that the sign is adjacent to a boarded up house in bad need of attention. damages. I would like to know who approved this type of poor choice for wasting our tax dollars. Are we going to start putting up “Yankey Circle” or “South Finally, after taking even more cash from the owner, Perry pushed Downey” or other things? I did not vote for this type of signage. to let him put high-level nuclear waste in the dump. I believe I will begin to attend the City Council meetings so that I can Rick Perry has zero expertise or experience for the job of energy see exactly what is going on and who is in charge of this flagrant waste of the secretary, but he has plenty at stiffing the American people and our taxpayers’ hard-earned money. Downey is Downey, not “Orange Estates”, etc. environment. It makes me sad to think that this is what our city has become, a city of Jim Hightower is a radio commentator, writer, and public segregated areas instead of our community. speaker. He’s also the editor of the populist newsletter, The Julie Bliss Hightower Lowdown, and a member of the Public Citizen board. Downey 6 | The Downey Patriot Comics/Crossword Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016 SPEED BUMP DAVE COVERLY
On This Day... Dec. 22, 1864: During the Civil War, Union Gen. William T. Sherman sent a message to President Abraham Lincoln from Georgia, saying, “I beg to present you as a Christmas gift the city of Savannah.” 1984: New York City resident Bernhard Goetz shot four black youths on a Manhattan subway, claiming they were about to rob him. 2000: Pop singer Madonna married film director Guy Ritchie in Scotland. (The couple divorced in 2008.) 2010: President Barack Obama signed a law allowing gays for the first time in history to serve openly in America’s military.
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can cause loss of bone mass, and after menopause, bone loss actually outpaces who never exercise, or stop working out during middle age. The best exercise the building of new bone. This loss of bone density and associated loss of is weight bearing, like running, jumping, or strength training. Whatever puts Paging Dr. Frischer... height is caused by osteoporosis. Women over 70 who lose height rapidly have stress on your bones will signal the body to add new cells and strengthen the a greater chance of fracturing a hip as well. bones. By Dr. Alan Frischer Shrinking is not inevitable, and happens differently for everyone. Those ■ Quit smoking. Smoking works in several different ways to cause bone who live in the city shrink less than those who live in the country.Educated loss, including by lowering estrogen levels. people shrink less than those who are uneducated. It’s likely that these types of ■ Many times every day, I walk down the hall of my office as my nurse is More than one alcoholic drink per day also works in several ways to cause differences are connected to accompanying habits such as drinking, smoking bone loss, including by blocking the absorption of calcium in the stomach. measuring a patient’s height. I often hear the same reaction: “I didn’t used to and inactivity. be that short!” Osteoporosis, resulting in loss of height and sometimes bone fractures, What can we do to slow this height loss? We do shrink as we age, usually starting around the used to be considered a normal part of aging. We now understand it to be ■ age of 40. Overall, men will lose about two inches by age Women over 50 should supplement their daily diet with 1,000 mg of preventable and treatable. Proven strategies include consuming adequate 80, and women three inches. This happens because the calcium, as well as at least 600 units of vitamin D, as this helps the body to amounts of calcium and vitamin D, participating in weight-bearing exercise, bones of our spine lose density, and the gel-like disks absorb the calcium. The best food sources of calcium are almonds, broccoli, avoiding tobacco, limiting alcohol, and using medication when appropriate. that separate each vertebra get worn down and thin. As kale, salmon, and soy products like tofu. Dietary sources of vitamin D include Talk to your doctor about an appropriate strategy for you. a result, our spinal column actually becomes shorter. This oily fish, egg yolks, and fortified milk. spine deterioration, compounded by muscle loss, can ■ Exercise is critical. What we do *after* the age of 40 appears to have also cause that hunched-over look (cervical kyphosis). the biggest impact. Those who have always exercised, or even those who start As a woman approaches menopause, rapidly decreasing levels of estrogen exercising just after turning 40, lose only about half as much height as those L.A. County offers tips for a healthy holiday season The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) offers Decorate safely. Holidays are the time to bring out the tinsel and lights, Avoid foodborne illness by washing fresh fruits and vegetables thoroughly, these useful tips for keeping in good health and positive spirits during this but accidents can happen when decorations go awry. Use flame-resistant or separating raw meat and poultry from other food, and using separate cutting holiday season. These tips provide simple yet powerful actions people can do non-combustible materials to trim a tree. When you leave your home or go to boards, knives, and platters to prepare meats. Keep hot foods hot and cold to help make the holiday season healthier and more enjoyable. bed, be sure to turn off or unplug lights and decorations indoors and outdoors. foods cold. When in doubt, throw it out. “Let this holiday season be joyful and as stress-free as possible,” said Jeffrey Manage stress. The holidays don’t need to take a toll on your health. Be Drink up – water, that is. Did you know that there are 22 packets of sugar Gunzenhauser, MD, MPH, Interim Health Officer for Los Angeles County. “The mindful about over-committing and over- spending. Balance work, home and in a regular 20-ounce soda? You wouldn’t eat that many packs of sugar, so holidays bring parties, luncheons and social gatherings. Let’s be mindful and holiday parties. Set realistic expectations for yourself and your family. Try to why would you drink them? Try fruit and herb-infused ‘spa’ water, sparkling enjoy once-a-year holiday foods, but in smaller portions. Try incorporating get enough sleep each night to stay well rested, refreshed and ready to go! water, or unsweetened tea for a satisfying thirst quencher that won’t pour on small changes in your day to increase your opportunities to move more, eat Wash your hands. Germs can survive on door handles, railings and the pounds. healthier, and find ways to reduce stress for you and your family.” other surfaces you touch with your hands. Wash with warm water and soap Quit Tobacco. Don’t let holiday stress trigger your cigarette cravings. Healthy Holiday Tips: for at least 20 seconds (hum the “Happy Birthday” song from beginning to Instead, brush your teeth, drink water, take deep breaths, chew sugar-free Enjoy those once-a-year holiday treats – just eat less of them. It’s end twice), or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% gum, or go for a walk. Call the California Smokers’ Helpline at 1-800-NO- possible to indulge without packing on the holiday pounds. Enjoy holiday food alcohol. BUTTS (1- 800-662-8887) to talk to a supportive counselor who can offer free traditions in smaller portions. Choose less, weigh less. Don’t skip meals. Skipping meals can cause you to over- eat and consume help and a plan to quit for good. Get moving – and not just at the gym. Park your car farther away from more calories than if you had small meals throughout the day. Start your day the store or shopping mall entrance. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. with a healthy breakfast – a key to long-term weight loss. Pack nuts, fruit and Burn calories by turning your holiday cleaning into a workout. veggies to munch on before holiday gatherings to avoid over-eating.
Hearing loss among adults ages 20-69 has declined Hearing loss among U.S. adults aged 20 to 69 has declined over the last decade, even as the number of older The researchers also found that age- and sex-adjusted hearing loss declined over the years for the averaged high Americans continues to grow. frequencies (3–6 kilohertz) in both ears, and for speech frequencies (0.5–4 kilohertz) in one ear. People aged 70 and These findings, published this month in JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery, also confirm that hearing above, although not studied in this report, have the highest prevalence of hearing loss of any age group, according to loss is strongly associated with age and other demographic factors such as sex, race/ethnicity, and education. Noise the authors. exposure, which is potentially preventable, was also significant but less strongly associated after adjustment for other “Despite the benefits from the apparent delayed start of hearing loss, there will be an increased need for affordable factors. hearing health care as the numbers of adults aged 70 and older continue to grow,” said NIDCD Director James F. Battey, To examine hearing loss trends over time in adults aged 20 to 69, researchers compared hearing health data Jr., M.D., Ph.D. “NIDCD continues to prioritize research on hearing health care for adults, including approaches to make collected as part of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) over two time periods: 2011–2012 treatment more accessible and affordable to improve the quality of life for the millions of Americans with hearing loss.” and 1999–2004. NHANES is a nationally representative health interview and examination survey of U.S. adults. NHANES participants listened to tones of various frequencies that were presented at different loudness levels. The researchers found that the overall annual prevalence of hearing loss dropped slightly, from 16 percent to 14 percent, or 28 million adults, in the 1999–2004 period versus 27.7 million in the 2011–2012 period. This decline in absolute numbers was observed despite an increase in the population generally, and in the relative number of adults aged 50 to 69 in the more recent time period. The new results are consistent with previous findings showing improvements in hearing over time, when researchers compared NHANES data from 1999 to 2004 with data from 1959 to 1962. “Our findings show a promising trend of better hearing among adults that spans more than half a century,” said Howard J. Hoffman, M.A., first author on the paper and director of the NIDCD’s Epidemiology and Statistics Program. “The decline in hearing loss rates among adults under age 70 suggests that age-related hearing loss may be delayed until later in life. This is good news because for those who do develop hearing loss, they will have experienced more quality years of life with better hearing than earlier generations.” The researchers do not know the reason why hearing loss prevalence is declining but speculate possible factors could include fewer manufacturing jobs, increased use of hearing protectors, less smoking, and advances in health including better medical care to manage risk factors associated with hearing loss. Researchers found that age was the strongest predictor of hearing loss, with the greatest amount of hearing loss in the oldest age group surveyed (aged 60 to 69). Across all ages, men were about twice as likely as women to have hearing loss. In addition, lower education level and heavy use of firearms were associated with hearing loss. Non- Hispanic white adults were more likely to have hearing loss than adults in other ethnic groups, with non-Hispanic black adults having the lowest risk.
Alternative Medicine: The Secret is in the Heart By Marcela Arrieta Today we’re going to evoke one of the most powerful energy centers in the human energetic anatomy. It is said to hold the secrets of happiness, health and possesses restorative properties. This center is the heart chakra. At its very core it emits emotions of peace, compassion, patience, joy, etc. Some of the highest vibrational feelings a human being can experience and emanate. The holiday season is the perfect time to activate and experience the wonders of the heart center. Take a quick peak at your Christmas shopping list – do you spot a few people on there that you can do without shopping for? Yes, we all have those. Although we may fuzz for a moment, the act of giving fulfills an emotional emptiness deep within our core. Think to a time when you gave something to another person. Whether they needed your gift or not how did the act of giving make you feel, what emotions and feelings were brought to the surface? Many experienced joy, satisfaction and a sense of being of value. All these emotions come about when the heart center through the act of giving is activated. Hence: The Secret is in the Heart. Giving is the secret to abundance and prosperity. As said by Saint Francis of Assisi, “It is in giving that we receive”. When the heart blooms it radiates beams of absolute love, mercy, compassion, etc., towards every person and every being without exceptions. Equally, you will receive what you gave multiplied. I personally invite you to try the following exercise every time you give:
■ Slowly inhale and exhale for about 5-seconds. ■ Gently place your left hand over your heart center. ■ As you give to family, friends or charity be aware of your heart center. ■ Observe and be aware of the emotions evoked by the action of giving. ■ Silently make a wish. Added bonus: Making a wish points the energy towards what your heart desires the most. Remember, it is in giving that we receive. ■ Silently give thanks for the opportunity to help and empower others for they unknowingly have empowered you through the energetic act of heart activation and karmic entitlement.
Have a question regarding this article or maybe you’d like to suggest a topic? Write to me at: m_arrieta@ yahoo.com. Next article we will talk about Creating a Vision Board for 2017. Marcela A. Arrieta is an alternative modality practitioner with over five years of experience in this field. She is also a successful entrepreneur who resides in Downey. 8 | The Downey Patriot Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016 Tupac, Pearl Jam, Journey among Hall of Fame inductees
CLEVELAND – The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced its 2017 the mainstream, achieving gold albums in the 70’s and also provided a as that city’s underground scene was about to go worldwide. inductees this week, a class that includes performers across a wide gauntlet platform for her lifetime’s work, championing civil rights and human rights, Bassist Jeff Ament and guitarist Stone Gossard played in the proto- of musical genres. highlighting the downtrodden, standing up against discrimination and grunge bands Green River and Mother Love Bone; Mike McCready was Nominated and voted on by over 900 musicians, journalists and critics, reminding us it’s not always only rock ‘n roll. a highly regarded lead guitarist steeped in Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray these artists and bands have made their permanent mark on music and Gifted with a natural singing voice and influenced by an early Vaughan. Matt Cameron of Seattle elders Soundgarden played drums on continue to influence up-and-coming performers today. appreciation of opera, her career really took off following a performance Pearl Jam’s early demos, finally joining in 1998 after a parade of drummers Inductees include Tupac Shakur, Pearl Jam, Journey, Yes, Nile Rodgers, at Newport Folk Festival in 1959, her first self-titled album coming out the including Dave Krusen. Singer Eddie Vedder was an out-of-town wild card, a Joan Baez, and the Electric Light Orchestra. following year. In these early days Baez was at the core of the American San Diego emigrant whose baritone howl, aggressively emotional lyrics and roots music revival where she championed a barely known at the time Bob jubilantly unhinged stage presence quickly made him a universal symbol Below are brief bios on each of the inductees, as provided by the Hall Dylan and paved the way for other artists like Joni Mitchell and Emmylou of the personal trials and cleansing rage at the heart of Nineties alternative of Fame: Harris. Although a talented songwriter herself, it’s Joan Baez’s interpretation rock. Electric Light Orchestra: Electric Light Orchestra, or more popularly of other writer’s work that really stands out. At the age of 13 she was taken Propelled by the hits “Alive” and “Jeremy” (about a high school student’s known as ELO, were formed in Birmingham England in 1970 when Jeff Lynne to see Pete Seeger whose performance inspired her to start learning some suicide), Ten sold over 13 million copies in America, launching a singular and Roy Wood, members of The Move, had the vision to start a new project of his repertoire and perform publicly. It’s Baez’s version of ‘We Shall career of enduring commercial success (ten Top Five studio albums, half of that would create modern rock and pop songs with classical overtones. Overcome’ that became prominent during the Civil Rights Movement in them Number Ones) and staunch idealism. Joined by fellow Move member Bev Bevan, their mission was clear – to the 60’s; she marched with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and performed the pick up where the Beatles left off and carry the torch. And they did just song at rallies. that. Their first single “10538 Overture,” released in 1972, is an unabashed In a career spanning over 55 years and over 30 albums, Joan Baez is Tupac Shakur: Beyond his popularity, Tupac Shakur is one of the most homage to the Beatles, a heavily orchestrated psychedelic gem that still touring and still mesmerizing audiences all over the world. Her social complex figures to emerge from hip-hop – really, to emerge from any art sounded like their musical answer to “I Am The Walrus.” activism has provoked and inspired, encouraging many other performers form. Roy Wood left ELO later that year, leaving Lynne as the band’s sole who followed to stand up for their beliefs. Tupac was born into struggle—his mother, Afeni, was a leader in the creative force, and he took them to both creative and commercial heights. Black Panther movement—but grew up to become not just a multi-platinum John Lennon once famously referred to the band as “sons of the Beatles,” rapper, but a movie star. He managed to become both the “realest” artist, in Journey: Call it what you will – Arena Rock, Stadium Rock, Concert Rock a genre obsessed with authenticity, and larger than life. His songs preached but more than 40 years later, it is clear that ELO have carved out their own – the music of Journey defined the big rock and roll sound of the late 1970s unique place in rock history. activism and nihilism, expressed rage and love, raised questions without and early 1980s. answers. He was a lightning rod, a screen onto which millions of people Formed in San Francisco in 1973, the group was initially a combination continue to project their feelings about rap, about race, and about the Joan Baez: If you’ve seen Joan Baez live you’ll know the simmering of ex-Santana members Neal Schon and Gregg Rolie, and ex- Frumious young black man in America today. charismatic presence that draws you into her performance. Bandersnatch members. The band was steeped in the psychedelic and Tupac’s first solo album, 2Pacalypse Now, instantly generated both It’s a powerful force that saw her cross over from her folk roots into jazz fusion sounds of San Francisco and pushed out into the territory of acclaim and controversy. Though the single “Brenda’s Got A Baby” progressive and hard rock with songs like “Of A Lifetime” and “I’m Gonna demonstrated his empathy and conscience, the album’s unsparing Leave You.” examinations of street violence and police harassment led to a public In 1977 they found Steve Perry – one of the all-time great rock voices condemnation by Vice President Dan Quayle. – a singer who could perform ballads and scorchers with equal skill and This tension would continue to play out over the next five years, as passion. Between 1978 and 1981, they refined their sound, worked on their Tupac’s life grew increasingly tumultuous and his popularity escalated. songwriting, and eventually released one of the biggest hit albums of the “Keep Ya Head Up” and “Dear Mama” were heart-tugging, feminist anthems; early 1980s, Escape (1981). Pulling from Queen’s melodic rock sound (by elsewhere, he could be brutally misogynist and violent – a side of his work specifically working with Queen producer Roy Thomas Baker), the band was which escalated when he became part of Suge Knight’s Death Row empire. soon performing in sold out stadiums around the world. Their biggest hit, “Don’t Stop Believin” is a song that has gone beyond its own place and time But even as his rap sheet grew, his records kept getting better, and has become a cultural anthem,. culminating in 1996’s All Eyez On Me, which spawned five singles, including two Number One hits, “California Love” and “How Do U Want It.” Meanwhile, his performances in Juice, Poetic Justice, Above The Rim, and other movies Nile Rodgers: Nile Rodgers is one of those rare musical talents that can revealed a powerful screen presence. do almost anything. In a recording career tragically cut short after just five years, Tupac He began his journey as a session musician in his hometown, New York Shakur sold over 75 million records worldwide, with All Eyez On Me and his City – playing with the Sesame Street traveling band, and then as a house Greatest Hits collection both surpassing the ten million sales mark. Since his band member at the Apollo. In 1977 Rodgers formed the funk/disco/soul murder in 1996 at the age of 25, Tupac’s legend and impact have continued band CHIC along with bass player Bernard Edwards. Their signature sound to expand across the globe. He has become an international symbol of pushed hits including “Le Freak” and “Good Times” to the top of the charts resistance and outlaw spirit, an irresistible contradiction, a definitive rap and fueled the dance floor at clubs like the infamous Studio 54. anti-hero. Starting in 1979, Rodgers and Edwards tried their hand at production and scored a massive success right out of the gate with Sister Sledge’s Yes: Yes is the most enduring, ambitious and virtuosic progressive band “We are Family.” In the 1980s Rodgers became one of the most sought in rock history. after producers, helping to create albums that redefined an artist’s career, including Diana Ross, Diana, David Bowie, Let’s Dance, INXS, Original Sin, By fusing the cinematic soundscapes of King Crimson with the hard rock Madonna, Like a Virgin, Duran Duran, Notorious, The B-52s, Cosmic Thing, edge of The Who and the soaring harmonies and melodies of Simon and and the Vaughn Brothers, Family Style. Garfunkel, they took progressive rock from a small audience of aficionados to radio airwaves and football stadiums all over America. In the process of producing hit albums, Rodgers developed his own dance-rock signature sound that was imitated (if never duplicated) by Hits like “Roundabout” and “I’ve Seen All Good People” appealed numerous artists in a range of music styles. The 80s and 90s also saw him to rock fans who did not even think they liked prog rock, while album- arranging film scores, releasing solo albums, and even reforming a version side length epics like “Close To The Edge” and “The Gates Of Delirium” of CHIC. represent the genre at its absolute finest. Steve Howe remains one of the most underrated guitarists in rock history, while keyboardist Rick Wakeman, bassist Chris Squire and drummers Bill Bruford and Alan White will always Pearl Jam: When they released their debut album, Ten, in August, 1991, be regarded as musicians simply without peer. Frontman Jon Anderson is Pearl Jam were a band of young unknowns to anyone not from Seattle, an alto tenor singer who still hits the highest of high notes 45 years after Washington. forming the group. At home, Pearl Jam were practically a supergroup – founded in 1990 at While many of their contemporaries wilted once punk hit, Yes managed a crossroads of classic rock, Seventies heavy metal and hardcore punk, just to change with the times. With the addition of Trevor Rabin’s guitar virtuosity and songwriting talent, Yes reemerged in the 80s as an MTV- ready commercial force, landing massive hits on the charts like “Owner Of A Lonely Heart.” While prog giants like Pink Floyd, Genesis and Emerson Lake & Palmer retired years ago, Yes continues to tour (albeit with some new members) at a pace that would leave bands half their age breathless.
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Clerk of Los Angeles on DECEMBER 2, (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name 12/1/16, 12/8/16, 12/15/16, 12/22/16 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) declares as true information which he or S/ OTTO FRANK GRIJALVA, OWNER 2016 Statement generally expires at the end of DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) UNITED REAL she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) This statement was filed with the County NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision five years from the date on which it was filed ESTATE PACIFIC STATES, 8345 E S/ DANIEL SANTANA, PARTNER Clerk of Los Angeles on NOVEMBER 18, (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name in the office of the County Clerk, except, as FIRESTONE BLVD. SUITE 320, DOWNEY This statement was filed with the County 2016 Statement generally expires at the end of provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, Government CA 90241, LA COUNTY Clerk of Los Angeles on NOVEMBER 1, NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision five years from the date on which it was filed where it expires 40 days after any change in Articles of Incorporation or Organization 2016 (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name in the office of the County Clerk, except, as the facts set forth in the statement pursuant CITY OF DOWNEY Number (if applicable): AI #ON: 2025667 NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision Statement generally expires at the end of provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, to section 17913 other than a change in the NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) PACIFIC (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name five years from the date on which it was filed where it expires 40 days after any change in residence address of a registered owner. A ON A STAES REALTY GROUP INC., 8345 E Statement generally expires at the end of in the office of the County Clerk, except, as the facts set forth in the statement pursuant New Fictitious Business Name Statement CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FIRESTONE BLVD SUITE 320, DOWNEY five years from the date on which it was filed provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, to section 17913 other than a change in the must be filed before the expiration. Effective PLN-16-00275 CA 90241 in the office of the County Clerk, except, as where it expires 40 days after any change in residence address of a registered owner. A January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business State of Incorporation: (1) CA provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, the facts set forth in the statement pursuant New Fictitious Business Name Statement Name Statement must be accompanied by Notice is hereby given that a public This business is conducted by a Corporation where it expires 40 days after any change in to section 17913 other than a change in the must be filed before the expiration. Effective the affidavit of identity form. hearing will be held before the DOWNEY The registrant commenced to transact the facts set forth in the statement pursuant residence address of a registered owner. A January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business The filing of this statement does not of itself CITY PLANNING COMMISSION on business under the fictitious business name to section 17913 other than a change in the New Fictitious Business Name Statement Name Statement must be accompanied by authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious the 4th day of January, 2017, at 6:30 or names listed above on N/A residence address of a registered owner. A must be filed before the expiration. Effective the affidavit of identity form. Business Name in violation of the rights of p.m., in the Council Chambers of the I declare that all information in this statement New Fictitious Business Name Statement January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business The filing of this statement does not of itself another under Federal, State, or common Downey City Hall, 11111 Brookshire is true and correct. (A registrant who must be filed before the expiration. Effective Name Statement must be accompanied by authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business Avenue, Downey, California. At that declares as true information which he or January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business the affidavit of identity form. Business Name in violation of the rights of Professions Code). time and place, consideration will be she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Name Statement must be accompanied by The filing of this statement does not of itself another under Federal, State, or common given to the following: S/ PACIFIC STAES REALTY GROUP INC., the affidavit of identity form. authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business The Downey Patriot VICE PRESIDENT, RAUL PELAYO The filing of this statement does not of itself Business Name in violation of the rights of Professions Code). 12/8/16, 12/15/16, 12/22/16, 12/29/16 PLN-16-00275 (Conditional Use This statement was filed with the County authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious another under Federal, State, or common Permit) - A request to allow the on- Clerk of Los Angeles on DECEMBER 1, Business Name in violation of the rights of law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business The Downey Patriot FICTITIOUS BUSINESS site consumption of beer and wine 2016 another under Federal, State, or common Professions Code). 12/8/16, 12/15/16, 12/22/16, 12/29/16 NAME STATEMENT at Poke2Grill restaurant through NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business File Number 2016275612 a Type 41 Alcohol and Beverage (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Professions Code). The Downey Patriot FICTITIOUS BUSINESS THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS Control (ABC) license issued through Statement generally expires at the end of 12/8/16, 12/15/16, 12/22/16, 12/29/16 NAME STATEMENT (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) SKY the State of California, on property five years from the date on which it was filed The Downey Patriot File Number 2016275593 GROUP CONSTRUCTION (2) SKY located at 9523 Lakewood Boulevard in the office of the County Clerk, except, as 12/1/16, 12/8/16, 12/15/16, 12/22/16 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) CONSTRUCTION (3) SGC, 9602 ORIZABA and zoned C-2 (General Commercial). provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, NAME STATEMENT DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) SKY GROUP AVE., DOWNEY CA 90240, LA COUNTY This restaurant is currently under where it expires 40 days after any change in FICTITIOUS BUSINESS File Number 2016274632 MANAGEMENT (2) SKY MANAGEMENT Articles of Incorporation or Organization construction and was previously the facts set forth in the statement pursuant NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) (3) SGM (4) SKY GROUP PROJECT Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A approved with the approval of The to section 17913 other than a change in the File Number 2016300568 DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) HAIRTOPIA, MANAGEMENT, 9602 ORIZABA AVENUE, REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) UZAIR Crossroads at Lakewood Boulevard residence address of a registered owner. A THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) 2340 EAST PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY DOWNEY CA 90240, LA COUNTY SHEIKH, 9602 ORIZABA AVE., DOWNEY DOING BUSINESS AS: and Gallatin Road. This request has no New Fictitious Business Name Statement (1) L BECERRA SUITE C, LONG BEACH CA 90804, LA Articles of Incorporation or Organization CA 90240 bearing on the development of the site. must be filed before the expiration. Effective TRUCKING, 10529 LINDENVALE RD, COUNTY Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A State of Incorporation: (1) N/A January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business WHITTIER CA 90606, LA COUNTY Articles of Incorporation or Organization REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) UMAIR This business is conducted by an Individual Articles of Incorporation or Organization As required by the California Name Statement must be accompanied by Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A MASROOR SHEIKH, 9602 ORIZABA The registrant commenced to transact Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the affidavit of identity form. Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) BELLA AVENUE, DOWNEY CA 90240 business under the fictitious business name REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) this request has been found to be The filing of this statement does not of itself KHIN, 1050 EAST 19TH STREET, LONG State of Incorporation: (1) N/A or names listed above on 11/2016 Categorically Exempt from CEQA, per authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious PRICILIANO BECERRA, 10529 BEACH CA 90806 (2) REAKSA KHIN, This business is conducted by an Individual I declare that all information in this statement LINDENVALE RD, WHITTIER CA 90606 CEQA Guideline, Section 15301(Class 1, Business Name in violation of the rights of 1050 EAST 19TH STREET, LONG BEACH The registrant commenced to transact is true and correct. (A registrant who Existing Facilities). another under Federal, State, or common State of Incorporation: (1) N/A CA 90806 business under the fictitious business name declares as true information which he or law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business This business is conducted by an Individual State of Incorporation: (1) N/A or names listed above on 11/2016 she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) The registrant commenced to transact If you challenge the proposed actions Professions Code). This business is conducted by Copartners I declare that all information in this statement S/ UZAIR SHEIKH, OWNER in court, you may be limited to raising business under the fictitious business name The registrant commenced to transact is true and correct. (A registrant who This statement was filed with the County or names listed above on N/A only those issues you or someone The Downey Patriot business under the fictitious business name declares as true information which he or Clerk of Los Angeles on NOVEMBER 10, else raised at the public hearing 12/8/16, 12/15/16, 12/22/16, 12/29/16 I declare that all information in this statement or names listed above on 11/2016 she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) 2016 is true and correct. (A registrant who described in this notice, or in written I declare that all information in this statement S/ UMAIR MASROOR SHEIKH, OWNER NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision correspondence delivered to the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS declares as true information which he or is true and correct. (A registrant who This statement was filed with the County (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name NAME STATEMENT she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Planning Commission at, or prior to, declares as true information which he or Clerk of Los Angeles on NOVEMBER 10, Statement generally expires at the end of the public hearing. File Number 2016289502 S/ PRICILIANO BECERRA, OWNER she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) 2016 five years from the date on which it was filed THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) This statement was filed with the County S/ BELLA KHIN, PARTNER NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision in the office of the County Clerk, except, as For more information contact the DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) LIBERTY Clerk of Los Angeles on DECEMBER 12, This statement was filed with the County (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, TRANSPORTS, 6122 WILSON AVE, 2016 Associate Planner Monica Esparza at Clerk of Los Angeles on NOVEMBER 9, Statement generally expires at the end of where it expires 40 days after any change in 562-904-7154. SOUTH GATE CA 90280, LA COUNTY NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision 2016 five years from the date on which it was filed the facts set forth in the statement pursuant Articles of Incorporation or Organization (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision in the office of the County Clerk, except, as to section 17913 other than a change in the Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A Statement generally expires at the end of The Downey Patriot (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, residence address of a registered owner. A 12/22/16 REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) five years from the date on which it was filed Statement generally expires at the end of where it expires 40 days after any change in New Fictitious Business Name Statement FERNANDO ANTONIO CALDERON, 6122 in the office of the County Clerk, except, as five years from the date on which it was filed the facts set forth in the statement pursuant must be filed before the expiration. Effective CITY OF DOWNEY WILSON AVE, SOUTH GATE CA 90280 provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, in the office of the County Clerk, except, as to section 17913 other than a change in the January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON State of Incorporation: (1) N/A where it expires 40 days after any change in provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, residence address of a registered owner. A Name Statement must be accompanied by PROPOSED CITY OF DOWNEY This business is conducted by an Individual the facts set forth in the statement pursuant where it expires 40 days after any change in New Fictitious Business Name Statement the affidavit of identity form. WATER SYSTEM PUBLIC HEALTH The registrant commenced to transact to section 17913 other than a change in the the facts set forth in the statement pursuant must be filed before the expiration. Effective The filing of this statement does not of itself GOALS REPORT business under the fictitious business name residence address of a registered owner. A to section 17913 other than a change in the January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Notice is hereby given that a Public or names listed above on 11/2016 New Fictitious Business Name Statement residence address of a registered owner. A Name Statement must be accompanied by Business Name in violation of the rights of Hearing will be held by the City Council I declare that all information in this statement must be filed before the expiration. Effective New Fictitious Business Name Statement the affidavit of identity form. another under Federal, State, or common of the City of Downey on Tuesday, is true and correct. (A registrant who January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business must be filed before the expiration. Effective The filing of this statement does not of itself law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business January 10, 2017, at 6:30 p.m., or soon declares as true information which he or Name Statement must be accompanied by January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Professions Code). thereafter as may be heard, in the she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) the affidavit of identity form. Name Statement must be accompanied by Business Name in violation of the rights of Council Chamber of Downey City Hall S/ FERNANDO ANTONIO CALDERON, The filing of this statement does not of itself the affidavit of identity form. another under Federal, State, or common The Downey Patriot located at 11111 Brookshire Avenue. OWNER authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious The filing of this statement does not of itself law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business 12/1/16, 12/8/16, 12/15/16, 12/22/16 At the public hearing, consideration This statement was filed with the County Business Name in violation of the rights of authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Professions Code). will be given to adopt a proposed Clerk of Los Angeles on NOVEMBER 30, another under Federal, State, or common Business Name in violation of the rights of STATEMENT OF WITHDRAWAL FROM resolution approving and adopting the 2016 law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business another under Federal, State, or common The Downey Patriot PARTNERSHIP City of Downey Water System 2016 NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision Professions Code). law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business 12/1/16, 12/8/16, 12/15/16, 12/22/16 OPERATING UNDER FICTITIOUS Public Health Goals Report. At that (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Professions Code). BUSINESS NAME time and place all persons interested Statement generally expires at the end of The Downey Patriot FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 2016295180 in this matter may be present to give five years from the date on which it was filed 12/15/16, 12/22/16, 12/29/16, 1/5/17 The Downey Patriot NAME STATEMENT Current File No. 2016259762 testimony to the City Council for in the office of the County Clerk, except, as 12/1/16, 12/8/16, 12/15/16, 12/22/16 File Number 2016276673 The following person(s) has/have withdrawn or against adoption of the proposed provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) as a general partner(s) from the partnership resolution. where it expires 40 days after any change in NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) FLORAL operating under the fictitious business name the facts set forth in the statement pursuant File Number 2016283838 NAME STATEMENT MARKET, 4323 FLORAL DR, LOS of (1) VIA ONE MORTGAGE (2) VIA ONE Members of the public wishing to to section 17913 other than a change in the THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) File Number 2016288755 ANGELES CA 90022, LA COUNTY, 4336 HOME LOANS located at 6528 GEENLEAF DOING BUSINESS AS: comment on or object to the proposed residence address of a registered owner. A (1) CAREMORE’S THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) FLORAL DR, LOS ANGELES CA 90022 AVE. STE. 201, WHITTIER CA, 90601 City of Downey Water System 2016 New Fictitious Business Name Statement NIFTY AFTER FIFTY, 6001 ROSEMEAD DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) ARMY TERMITE Articles of Incorporation or Organization The fictitious business name statement for Public Health Goals Report can do so by must be filed before the expiration. Effective BLVD, PICO RIVERA CA 90660, LA EXTERMINATOR, 14149 BROADWAY, Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A the partnership was filed on OCTOBER 24, mailing or delivering correspondence January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business COUNTY, 12900 PARK PLAZA DRIVE, WHITTIER CA 90604, LA COUNTY REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) MIRIAM 2016 in the County of LA COUNTY to: City Clerk, City of Downey, 11111 Name Statement must be accompanied by SUITE 150, CERRITOS CA 90703 Articles of Incorporation or Organization HERNANDEZ, 4336 FLORAL DR, LOS The full name and residence of the person(s) Brookshire Avenue, Downey, CA 90241. the affidavit of identity form. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A ANGELES CA 90022 withdrawing as a partner(s): ALEJANDRO Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A Comments or objections will also be The filing of this statement does not of itself REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) RAYMOND State of Incorporation: (1) CA ANTONIO MARTINEZ GONZALEZ, 6528 accepted during the public hearing. authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) MARES, 14149 BRAODWAY, WHITTIER This business is conducted by an Individual GREENLEAF AVE. STE. 201, WHITTIER, CAREMORE HEALTH SYSTEM, 12900 Business Name in violation of the rights of CA 90604 The registrant commenced to transact CA 90601 If you challenge the proposed actions another under Federal, State, or common PARK PLAZA DRIVE SUITE 150, State of Incorporation: (1) N/A business under the fictitious business name I declare that all information in this statement CERRITOS CA 90703 in court, you may be limited to raising law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business This business is conducted by an Individual or names listed above on 09/2016 is true and correct. (A registrant who only those issues you or someone Professions Code). State of Incorporation: (1) CA The registrant commenced to transact I declare that all information in this statement declares as true, information which he or This business is conducted by a Corporation else raised at the public hearing business under the fictitious business name is true and correct. (A registrant who she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). described in this notice, or in written The Downey Patriot The registrant commenced to transact or names listed above on N/A declares as true information which he or S/ FAVIOLA JAIME Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016 Legal Notices The Downey Patriot | 11 CLASSIFIEDS Employment Found Personals Services Services Services
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correspondence delivered to the City WALTER GEORGE LOHWASSER JR. Dec 15,22,29, 2016 YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the of the United States (payable to Attorney Clerk at, or prior to, the public hearing. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed court. If you are a person interested in the TSG No.: 8664407 TS No.: CA1600275526 Lender Services, Inc.) will be held by the Copies of the City of Downey Water by Jon J. Lohwasser in the Superior Court of CN931669 estate, you may file with the court a Request duly appointed Trustee as shown below, of System 2016 Public Health Goals FHA/VA/PMI No.: APN: 6245-014- California, County of LOS ANGELES. The Downey Patriot for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing 047 Property Address: 7520 HONDO all right, title, and interest conveyed to and Report are available for review on the THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests 12/15/16, 12/22/16, 12/29/16 of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets now held by the trustee in the hereinafter City of Downey website, as well as at STREET DOWNEY, CA 90242 NOTICE that Jon J. Lohwasser be appointed as or of any petition or account as provided in OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN described property under and pursuant the City Clerk’s office on the third floor personal representative to administer the NOTICE OF PETITION TO Probate Code section 1250. A Request for to a Deed of Trust described below. The of Downey City Hall, and at the Public ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ROMA DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, estate of the decedent. Special Notice form is available from the DATED 12/21/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE sale will be made, but without covenant or Works Department on the second floor THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will I. HICKS court clerk. warranty, expressed or implied, regarding of Downey City Hall during normal Case No. 16STPB06602 ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. Attorney for petitioner: IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay business hours (M-F, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 The will and any codicils are available for To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, JOHN FRANK DAVIS ESQ the remaining principal sum of the note(s) p.m.). If you have questions, please contingent creditors, and persons who may IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF examination in the file kept by the court. SBN 065593 THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest call the Public Works Department THE PETITION requests authority to otherwise be interested in the will or estate, 10751 LAKEWOOD BLVD and late charges thereon, as provided in Utilities Division at 562-904-7202. or both, of ROMA I. HICKS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT administer the estate under the Independent STE A A LAWYER. On 01/05/2017 at 09:00 A.M., the note(s), advances, under the terms of Administration of Estates Act. (This authority A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed DOWNEY CA 90241-3594 the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, Adria M. Jimenez, MMC by Douglas L. Hicks in the Superior Court of First American Title Insurance Company, as will allow the personal representative CN931666 ROBERTSON duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant charges and expenses of the Trustee City Clerk to take many actions without obtaining California, County of LOS ANGELES. Dec 15,22,29, 2016 for the total amount (at the time of the THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests to Deed of Trust recorded 12/28/2007, as court approval. Before taking certain very Instrument No. 20072849384, in book , page initial publication of the Notice of Sale) The Downey Patriot important actions, however, the personal that Douglas L. Hicks be appointed as CN931666 reasonably estimated to be set forth below. 12/22/16 personal representative to administer the , , of Official Records in the office of the representative will be required to give notice The Downey Patriot County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, The amount may be greater on the day to interested persons unless they have estate of the decedent. 12/15/16, 12/22/16, 12/29/16 of sale. Trustor: ANTONIO CASILLAS, A NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS CALLING THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will State of California. Executed by: BEATRIZ waived notice or consented to the proposed GRACIANO, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER WIDOWER Trustee: ATTORNEY LENDER FOR BIDS action.) The independent administration and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. SERVICES, INC. Recorded 11/13/2007 The will and any codicils are available for SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, WILL authority will be granted unless an interested SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST as Instrument No. 20072528556 of Official NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the person files an objection to the petition and examination in the file kept by the court. Trustee Sales Records in the office of the Recorder of Downey Unified School District (“District”) THE PETITION requests authority to BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/ shows good cause why the court should not CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of LOS ANGELES County, California, Date of of Los Angeles County, California, acting by grant the authority. administer the estate under the Independent T.S. No. 043593-CA APN: 6364-008-007 Sale: 01/05/2017 at 10:00AM Place of Sale: and through its Governing Board (“Board”), Administration of Estates Act. (This authority payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable A HEARING on the petition will be held on NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to at time of sale in lawful money of the Behind the fountain located in Civic Center will receive up to, but not later than, 1:30 January 13, 2017 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. will allow the personal representative CA Civil Code 2923.3 IMPORTANT NOTICE Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona p.m. on Wednesday, January 11, 2016, to take many actions without obtaining United States) VINEYARD BALLROOM, 99 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DOUBLETREE HOTEL LOS ANGELES- CA 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and sealed bids for the award of a contract for: CA 90012. court approval. Before taking certain very DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, other charges: $314,345.99 The purported important actions, however, the personal NORWALK, 13111 SYCAMORE DRIVE, IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the DATED 5/6/2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE NORWALK, CA 90650 All right, title and property address is: 9611 FOSTER RD. Bid #16/17-04 petition, you should appear at the hearing representative will be required to give notice ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, DOWNEY, CA 90242 A.P.N.: 6282-007-002 to interested persons unless they have interest conveyed to and now held by it and state your objections or file written IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF under said Deed of Trust in the property The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF objections with the court before the hearing. waived notice or consented to the proposed YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE heretofore executed and delivered to the A NEW RACKING SYSTEM IN THE action.) The independent administration situated in said County and State described Your appearance may be in person or by NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE undersigned a written Declaration of Default DISTRICT WAREHOUSE your attorney. authority will be granted unless an interested YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER and Demand for Sale and a written Notice of person files an objection to the petition and ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent On 12/28/2016 at 10:30 AM, CLEAR RECON APN# 6245-014-047 The street address and Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned All bids shall be made and presented on a creditor of the decedent, you must file your shows good cause why the court should not CORP., as duly appointed trustee under caused said Notice of Default and Election form furnished by the District. Bids shall grant the authority. other common designation, if any, of the real claim with the court and mail a copy to the and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded property described above is purported to to Sell to be recorded in the county wherein be received in the office of the Director, personal representative appointed by the A HEARING on the petition will be held on 5/16/2008, as Instrument No. 20080875808, the real property is located and more than Purchasing and Warehouse and shall be January 6, 2017 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. be: 7520 HONDO STREET, DOWNEY, CA court within the later of either (1) four months of Official Records in the office of the County 90242 The undersigned Trustee disclaims three (3) months have elapsed since such opened and publicly read aloud at the above from the date of first issuance of letters to a 11 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of recordation. The undersigned Trustee stated time and place. CA 90012. any liability for any incorrectness of the street general personal representative, as defined CALIFORNIA executed by: OLIMPIA REYES address and other common designation, if disclaims any liability for any incorrectness in section 58(b) of the California Probate IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the & JOSE M. REYES, HUSBAND & WIFE AS of the property address or other common Each bid must conform with and be petition, you should appear at the hearing any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing JOINT TENANTS WILL SELL AT PUBLIC but without covenant or warranty, expressed designation, if any, shown above. If no responsive to the contract documents, or personal delivery to you of a notice under and state your objections or file written AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR street address or other common designation copies of which are on file and may be objections with the court before the hearing. or implied, regarding title, possession, section 9052 of the California Probate Code. CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON or encumbrances, to pay the remaining is shown, directions to the location of the obtained electronically on or after December Other California statutes and legal authority Your appearance may be in person or by A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK property may be obtained by sending a 22, 2016 - Contact Edwin Munguia at your attorney. principal sum of the note(s) secured by may affect your rights as a creditor. You DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, written request to the beneficiary within 10 [email protected] may want to consult with an attorney IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN days of the date of first publication of this creditor of the decedent, you must file your as provided in said note(s), advances, knowledgeable in California law. BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, Notice of Trustee’s Sale. If the Trustee is A mandatory bidder’s conference and YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the claim with the court and mail a copy to the AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS unable to convey title for any reason, the job-walk will be conducted at Downey personal representative appointed by the charges and expenses of the Trustee and court. If you are a person interested in the ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. successful bidder’s sole and exclusive Unified School District, 11627 Brookshire estate, you may file with the court a Request court within the later of either (1) four months SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE remedy shall be the return of monies paid Ave., Downey, CA 90241 on January from the date of first issuance of letters to a The total amount of the unpaid balance of for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO the obligation secured by the property to to the Trustee and the successful bidder 4th, 2016 at 8:30 a.m.: No bid shall be of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets general personal representative, as defined DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: BEHIND shall have no further recourse. NOTICE accepted from any bidder failing to comply in section 58(b) of the California Probate be sold and reasonable estimated costs, or of any petition or account as provided in THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC expenses and advances at the time of the TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are with attending the mandatory bidder’s Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER considering bidding on this property lien, conference. or personal delivery to you of a notice under initial publication of the Notice of Sale is Special Notice form is available from the PLAZA, POMONA, CA 91766 all right, title $380,305.40. The beneficiary under said you should understand that there are risks court clerk. section 9052 of the California Probate Code. and interest conveyed to and now held by involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You The District has obtained from the Department Other California statutes and legal authority Deed of Trust has deposited all documents Attorney for petitioner: it under said Deed of Trust in the property evidencing the obligations secured by the will be bidding on a lien, not the property of Industrial Relations the general prevailing DAVID CHON, ESQ may affect your rights as a creditor. You situated in said County and State described itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee rate of per diem wages and the general may want to consult with an attorney Deed of Trust and has declared all sums SBN 238274 as: MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID secured thereby immediately due and auction does not automatically entitle you prevailing rate for holiday and overtime work THOMAS SLOAN, ESQ knowledgeable in California law. DEED OF TRUST The street address and to free and clear ownership of the property. for the Los Angeles County area for each YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the payable, and has caused a written Notice of SBN 299465 other common designation, if any, of the real Default and Election to Sell to be executed. You should also be aware that the lien being trade, craft, classification, or type of work THE LEGACY LAWYERS PC court. If you are a person interested in the property described above is purported to auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are needed to execute the contract. Holiday estate, you may file with the court a Request The undersigned caused said Notice of 10221 SLATER AVE be: 9040 BROCK AVENUE DOWNEY, CA Default and Election to Sell to be recorded the highest bidder at the auction, you are or rates shall be paid as specified in the STE 106 for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing 90240 The undersigned Trustee disclaims may be responsible for paying off all liens collective bargaining agreement applicable of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets in the County where the real property FOUNTAIN VALLEY CA 92708 any liability for any incorrectness of the street is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL senior to the lien being auctioned off, before to each particular trade, craft, classification, CN932367 BSC214273 or of any petition or account as provided in address and other common designation, if you can receive clear title to the property. or type of work employed on the project. Probate Code section 1250. A Request for BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding Dec 22,29, 2016, Jan 5, 2017 any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, on this property lien, you should understand You are encouraged to investigate the Special Notice form is available from the but without covenant or warranty, express existence, priority, and size of outstanding Copies of schedules of rates so determined court clerk. that there are risks involved in bidding at CN932367 or implied, regarding title, possession, a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a liens that may exist on this property by are available on the Internet at (http://www. The Downey Patriot Attorney for petitioner: condition, or encumbrances, including fees, contacting the county recorder’s office or dir.ca.gov/DIR/S&R/statistics_research. CATHERINE GRANT WIEDER, ESQ. lien, not on the property itself. Placing the 12/22/16, 12/29/16, 1/5/17 charges and expenses of the Trustee and highest bid at a trustee auction does not a title insurance company, either of which html) and are on file and available at the SBN 105714 of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, may charge you a fee for this information. District Office address noted above. In NOTICE OF PETITION TO LAW OFFICES OF automatically entitle you to free and clear to pay the remaining principal sums of the ownership of the property. You should also If you consult either of these resources, you accordance with Section 1773.2 of the ADMINISTER ESTATE OF CATHERINE GRANT WIEDER note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. should be aware that the same lender may California Labor Code, the Contractor TIMOTHY J. FOLARON aka 3223 E BROADWAY be aware that the lien being auctioned off The total amount of the unpaid balance of may be a junior lien. If you are the highest hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust shall post a copy of the determination of TIMOTHY JOSEPH FOLARON LONG BEACH CA 90803 the obligation secured by the property to on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY prevailing rate of wages at each jobsite. Case No. 16STPB06581 CN931648 HICKS bidder at the auction, you are or may be be sold and reasonable estimated costs, responsible for paying off all liens senior to OWNER: The sale date shown on this The schedule of per diem wages is based To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, Dec 8,15,22, 2016 expenses and advances at the time of the notice of sale may be postponed one or upon a working day of eight (8) hours. The contingent creditors, and persons who may the lien being auctioned off, before you can initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: receive clear title to the property. You are more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, rate for holiday and overtime work shall otherwise be interested in the will or estate, CN931648 $404,720.16 If the Trustee is unable to trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section be at time plus one-half. The Contractor or both, of TIMOTHY J. FOLARON aka The Downey Patriot encouraged to investigate the existence, convey title for any reason, the successful priority, and size of outstanding liens that 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law and any subcontractor(s) shall pay not less TIMOTHY JOSEPH FOLARON 12/8/16, 12/15/16, 12/22/16 bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be requires that information about trustee sale than the specified prevailing rates of wages A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed may exist on this property by contacting the NOTICE OF PETITION TO the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and county recorder’s office or a title insurance postponements be made available to you to all workers employed by them in the by JoAnn C. Kahnen in the Superior Court of the successful bidder shall have no further and to the public, as a courtesy to those execution of the contract. In accordance California, County of LOS ANGELES. ADMINISTER ESTATE OF DAVID company, either of which may charge you ALLAN ROBERTSON aka DAVID A. recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed a fee for this information. If you consult not present at the sale. If you wish to learn with provisions of the Public Contract Code THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests of Trust heretofore executed and delivered whether your sale date has been postponed, Section 22300, substitution of eligible and that JoAnn C. Kahnen be appointed as ROBERTSON either of these resources, you should be Case No. 16STPB06711 to the undersigned a written Declaration of aware that the same lender may hold more and, if applicable, the rescheduled time equivalent securities for any monies withheld personal representative to administer the Default and Demand for Sale, and a written and date for the sale of this property, you to ensure performance under this contract estate of the decedent. To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, than one mortgage or deed of trust on the Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: may call (916)939-0772 for information will be permitted at the request and expense THE PETITION requests authority to contingent creditors, and persons who may regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this otherwise be interested in the will or estate, undersigned caused said Notice of Default The sale date shown on this notice of sale of the Contractor. administer the estate under the Independent and Election to Sell to be recorded in the Internet Web site www.nationwideposting. Administration of Estates Act. (This authority or both, of DAVID ALLAN ROBERTSON aka may be postponed one or more times by the county where the real property is located. mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, com for information regarding the sale of No bidder may withdraw their bid for a period will allow the personal representative DAVID A. ROBERTSON this property, using the file number assigned A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you pursuant to Section 2924g of the California of ninety (90) days after the date for the to take many actions without obtaining are considering bidding on this property lien, to this case, 16-01322. Information about opening of bids. court approval. Before taking certain very by Ingrid Robertson in the Superior Court of Civil Code. The law requires that information you should understand that there are risks about trustee sale postponements be made postponements that are very short in important actions, however, the personal California, County of LOS ANGELES. duration or that occur close in time to the THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You available to you and to the public, as a All bidders and their subcontractors MUST representative will be required to give notice will be bidding on a lien, not on the property scheduled sale may not immediately be be registered with the Department of to interested persons unless they have that Ingrid Robertson be appointed as courtesy to those not present at the sale. itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee If you wish to learn whether your sale date reflected in the telephone information or Industrial Relations (DIR) and possess a waived notice or consented to the proposed personal representative to administer the on the Internet Web site. The best way estate of the decedent. auction does not automatically entitle you has been postponed, and if applicable, the current and valid DIR registration number action.) The independent administration to free and clear ownership of the property. to verify postponement information is to at the time of bid submission. authority will be granted unless an interested THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will rescheduled time and date for the sale of You should also be aware that the lien being this property, you may call 800-280-2832 attend the scheduled sale. Date: 11/30/2016 person files an objection to the petition and and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. ATTORNEY LENDER SERVICES, INC. The will and any codicils are available for auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are or visit this Internet Web www.Auction. The District reserves the right to reject shows good cause why the court should not the highest bidder at the auction, you are or DIANE WEIFENBACH, TRUSTEE SALE any and all bids or to waive irregularities grant the authority. examination in the file kept by the court. com , using the file number assigned to this may be responsible for paying off all liens case CA1600275526 Information about OFFICER 5120 E. La Palma Avenue, in any bid. A HEARING on the petition will be held on THE PETITION requests authority to #209 Anaheim, CA 92807 Telephone: administer the estate under the Independent senior to the lien being auctioned off, before postponements that are very short in duration January 10, 2017 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. you can receive clear title to the property. 714-695-6637 Sales Line: (916)939-0772 The Downey Unified School District is an 79 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, Administration of Estates Act. (This authority or that occur close in time to the scheduled You are encouraged to investigate the sale may not immediately be reflected in the Sales Website: www.nationwideposting. “Equal Opportunity” employer. Qualified CA 90012. will allow the personal representative com This office is attempting to collect to take many actions without obtaining existence, priority, and size of outstanding telephone information or on the Internet Web Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the liens that may exist on this property by a debt and any information obtained will (DVBE) are encouraged to participate in petition, you should appear at the hearing court approval. Before taking certain very site. The best way to verify postponement contacting the county recorder’s office or information is to attend the scheduled sale. be used for that purpose. NPP0297658 this project. and state your objections or file written important actions, however, the personal To: DOWNEY PATRIOT 12/15/2016, representative will be required to give notice a title insurance company, either of which If the sale is set aside for any reason, the objections with the court before the hearing. may charge you a fee for this information. 12/22/2016, 12/29/2016 Darren Purseglove, C.P.M. Your appearance may be in person or by to interested persons unless they have Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled waived notice or consented to the proposed If you consult either of these resources, you only to a return of the deposit paid. The your attorney. should be aware that the same lender may The Downey Patriot Darren Purseglove IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent action.) The independent administration Purchaser shall have no further recourse authority will be granted unless an interested hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee 12/15/16, 12/22/16, 12/29/16 creditor of the decedent, you must file your on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY Director, Purchasing and Warehouse claim with the court and mail a copy to the person files an objection to the petition and or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: First shows good cause why the court should not OWNER: The sale date shown on this American Title Insurance Company 1500 personal representative appointed by the notice of sale may be postponed one or Downey Unified School District court within the later of either (1) four months grant the authority. Solana Blvd Bldg 6 Ste 6100 Westlake, A HEARING on the petition will be held on more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, TX 76262 First American Title Insurance from the date of first issuance of letters to a trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section Los Angeles, County, State of California general personal representative, as defined January 10, 2017 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. Company MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT 99 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT in section 58(b) of the California Probate requires that information about trustee sale Downey Patriot Ad Dates: December 22, Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing CA 90012. A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the postponements be made available to you MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE 2016 and December 29, 2016 or personal delivery to you of a notice under and to the public, as a courtesy to those section 9052 of the California Probate Code. petition, you should appear at the hearing FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION and state your objections or file written not present at the sale. If you wish to learn PLEASE CALL 800-280-2832NPP0296861 The Downey Patriot Other California statutes and legal authority whether your sale date has been postponed, 12/22/16, 12/29/16 may affect your rights as a creditor. You objections with the court before the hearing. To: DOWNEY PATRIOT 12/08/2016, Your appearance may be in person or by and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and 12/15/2016, 12/22/2016 may want to consult with an attorney date for the sale of this property, you may knowledgeable in California law. your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent call (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web The Downey Patriot YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the site WWW.STOXPOSTING.COM, using the Probate court. If you are a person interested in the creditor of the decedent, you must file your 12/8/16, 12/15/16, 12/22/16 claim with the court and mail a copy to the file number assigned to this case 043593- estate, you may file with the court a Request CA. Information about postponements NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: NOTICE OF PETITION TO for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months that are very short in duration or that occur 16-01322 Loan No.: *******053 YOU ARE ADMINISTER ESTATE OF WALTER of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets close in time to the scheduled sale may not IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST G. LOHWASSER aka WALTER or of any petition or account as provided in from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined immediately be reflected in the telephone DATED 11/05/2007 AND MORE FULLY GEORGE LOHWASSER aka Probate Code section 1250. A Request for information or on the Internet Web site. The DESCRIBED BELOW. UNLESS YOU TAKE WALTER GEORGE LOHWASSER Special Notice form is available from the in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing best way to verify postponement information ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, JR. court clerk. is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR SALES IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. Case No. 16STPB06902 Attorney for petitioner: or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. INFORMATION: (844) 477-7869 CLEAR IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, COLLEEN BARNEY, ESQ. SBN 167046 RECON CORP. 4375 Jutland Drive Suite THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING contingent creditors, and persons who may ALBRECHT & BARNEY LAW CORP Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You 200 San Diego, California 92117 AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT otherwise be interested in the will or estate, 1 PARK PLZ STE 900 A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the or both, of WALTER G. LOHWASSER aka IRVINE CA 92614 may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. The Downey Patriot highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check WALTER GEORGE LOHWASSER aka CN931669 BSC214235 12/8/16, 12/15/16, 12/22/16 payable at the time of sale in lawful money 12 | The Downey Patriot Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016
Shared Stories: A Box of Chocolates Life presented Daniela Kanz with a special surprise one Christmas “But I don’t even know you,” I replied. POETRY MATTERS at the Downey Wonderbowl. Shared Stories is a weekly column His response, “My name is Bruno, what’s yours?” featuring articles by participants in a writing class at the Norwalk Senior Center. Bonnie Mansell is the instructor for this free class “Ahhhh, Dani…” offered through the Cerritos College Adult Education Program. all the days of christmas “OK, now – let’s get that cup of coffee.” After my friend Bruno and Curated by Carol Kearns I entered the dining area and sat at a booth, the other young men By Daniela Kanz swarmed us, one of whom latched on to my friend. What shall my true love I heard Forrest Gump, played by Tom Hanks in the 1994 movie, Soon it was time to drive to Long Beach to get my friend home. Have from me say, “Mama always said life was like a box of chocolates. You never Bruno insisted on coming along as fog had rolled in and he was To pleasure his Christmas know what you’re gonna get.” concerned about this novice driver navigating the Long Beach Wealthily? Freeway in the fog. The partridge has flown Whenever Christmas rolls around, I always receive a box of From our pear tree. chocolates. My daughters have continued the tradition their dad After dropping my friend off, I dropped Bruno off and went to my started. “Why do I get a box of chocolates every Christmas?” you ask. apartment in Downey figuring I would never see this fellow again, Flown with our summers, though I did give him my phone number. Turn the calendar back to December 23, 1961. This New York Are the swans, the geese. transplant to California went with a friend to Wonderbowl in Downey. The next morning was Christmas Eve day. I woke up to a knock on Milkmaids and drummers my door. There stood Bruno. Would leave him little peace. We noticed several young fellows about our age, bowling. One of I’ve no gold ring the fellows made me chuckle every time he went to throw the ball. “How did you find me?” And no turtle dove. As he began his stance and before he let go of the ball, he did a little “I called and you gave me the address,” he said. I must have done So what can I bring movement similar to what is now known as twerking. I suppose he that in my sleep. Soon we were sitting at my kitchen table, drinking To my true love? was way beyond his time. tea and visiting. After a few minutes of watching them, we wandered over to A coat for the drizzle, He asked what I had planned for the holiday. I told him I planned where people played pool. Then I noticed a table similar to pool but Chosen at the store; on going to midnight candlelight service at the Downey Presbyterian with more balls. A saw and a chisel Church and that I had one ticket to see King of Kings in Hollywood. For mending the door; I remarked, “I wonder what they are playing,” to my friend. It He told me that his dad had a stroke and was at Rancho Los A pair of red slippers turned out that the person standing next to me was not my friend, Amigos in Downey. Would I accompany Bruno on a visit to his dad? To slip on his feet; but the fellow I had noticed earlier. I had nothing better to do and truth be told, I liked him. His dad Three striped neckties; He responded, “They are playing snooker.” I had recently seen the was extremely happy to see his son and I enjoyed the dad’s German Something sweet. movie The Hustler with Paul Newman, so I was intrigued. The young accent. It made me feel nostalgic for my parents. man began to explain the difference between snooker and pool. He shall have all After our visit, Bruno suggested we take a drive and look at I can best afford - Then he said, “Would you like to get a cup of coffee?” the lights around town, since it had become dark. The drive was No pipers, piping, enchanting, as I never experienced this growing up in New York City. No leaping Lord, After the drive, Bruno wanted me to come to his home to meet his But a fine fat hen mom. It was only fair, since I already met his dad. For his Christmas board; Two pretty daughters After visiting awhile, it was time to open gifts. I enjoyed watching (Versed in the role) the festivities when all of a sudden Bruno handed me a wrapped box. To be worn like pinks I was stunned. We just met and spent the entire day together. How In his buttonhole; did he have something for me? And the tree of my heart I opened the box and saw it was See’s Candy. Later I learned that With its calling linnet, My evergreen heart he had originally given it to his mom and asked if she minded if he And the bright bird in it. gave it to me. He had another worry. What if the present had a note attached -- Phyllis McGinley that said – MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM NORRIS THERMADOR – his place of employment. He was thankful there was no such note. The twelve days of Christmas in the song are the 12 days be- tween the birth of Christ (December 25) and the coming of the Since I had nothing for him, I went in my wallet and offered him Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center hosted its annual Magi (Epiphany, January 6). McGinley brings the joys of the sea- the movie ticket. He said he would not go unless I went with him. Adopt-A-Family celebration on Dec. 7. This year, Bank of America son home with unexpected rhymes that are the poet’s gift to the He called and found out he could obtain another ticket. He also provided gifts for 150 people from 33 families. reader. accompanied me to the candle light service. Poetry Matters is curated by Lorine Parks Approximiately 55 Bank of America associates volunteered to attend This man captured my heart and by February 10th we were the festive celebration to serve dinner to the families and play Santa’s married. helpers.
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Or they’ve watched an ungodly “Also, though you may consider yourself a great negotiator, an amount of “House Hunters.” “If a home is overpriced, you don’t want to pay full price,” says agent’s knowledge and experience will help you get the house you want Golden. “However, if it seems that the house is well worth the money We know they’re trying to be helpful, but just because people have at the best price,” says Atlanta-based Realtor Bill Golden of Re/Max Metro after carefully studying the comps your Realtor provides, paying full price an opinion doesn’t mean they’re informed. And when it comes to buying Atlanta Cityside. may be the only way to get it, especially in a seller’s market.” a house, that seemingly friendly direction can send you down the wrong path. ‘Just use the listing agent to represent you’ So to keep you from jumping into the market armed with half-baked ‘Remove contingencies to make your offer stronger’ Why you might hear this: While listing agents work for the seller, “wisdom,” we’ve gathered the worst home-buying advice people have Why you might hear this: A house has tons of bidders, and you want heard and explain why these maxims are myth rather than gospel. they might offer to help you, too. What’s wrong with that? It certainly seems to cut down on the number of cooks in the kitchen, and maybe it’ll to be the most attractive to the seller. give you an edge in a competitive bidding situation. Why it’s bad advice: In a competitive market, it’s tempting to feel ‘Hold off, home prices are going down’ Why it’s bad advice: You need someone in your own corner with a pressure to cast off contingencies—you know, those safeguards where water bottle, cool towel, and an eye on getting you the best deal. you agree to buy the home only if certain requirements (e.g., passing Why you might hear this: The predictions have been going on for Put simply, “the seller’s agent represents the seller,” says Evelina K. a home inspection or title clearance) are met. Of course sellers dislike years: The housing bubble is going to burst again; income is stagnant; the contingencies, because they’re designed to protect you against utter zombie apocalypse will free up stock. Vatkova, associate partner at Partners Trust in Beverly Hills, CA. It’s akin to going to court with just one lawyer—one who’s working both sides of catastrophe—say, your buying a home riddled with toxic mold or liens Why it’s bad advice: Sadly, we have yet to find a Magic 8 Ball a case. You want someone who has your interests in mind, first and last. that will cost you thousands of dollars. that’s spot-on when it comes to predicting the future. So if you want or need to buy a home, the time isn’t someday—it’s now. And “with a “Never remove contingencies unless you are 100% positive the lack of inventory and the busiest time of the year approaching, home property is the right home for you,” say Erfan Haj, an associate partner at prices aren’t going down anytime soon,” says California Realtor Tracey ‘Make a lowball offer and negotiate up from there’ Partners Trust. Hampson. Why you might hear this: Someone read Donald Trump‘s “The Art of the Deal” and thinks everything is a negotiation. Why it’s bad advice: Making a major lowball offer can very often ‘Don’t bother hiring a home inspector’ ‘You don’t need to use a real estate agent’ start negotiations off on the wrong foot with the seller. Worse, “you end Why you might hear this: You’ll spend a lot of money on an inspector Why you might hear this: See a home you like, then make an offer— up paying more in the end than you would [have] had you been more to point out a leaky faucet. Besides, the home looks fine! Um, right? how hard can it be? Cut a buyer’s agent out of the picture entirely and reasonable to start with,” says Golden. Serious buyers and sellers know Why it’s bad advice: Oh boy. That property that looks just perfect you’ll do just fine. Plus, with no agent to collect a commission, you’ll be what homes are worth. Which leads to our next piece of bad advice… at an open house could be rife with issues only a pro will uncover. And able to negotiate a better deal with the seller. Right? saving those few bucks from skimping on an inspector could cost you Why it’s bad advice: In a market where houses are moving so fast loads down the line. And Los Angeles stager Michelle Minch of Moving it’d give you whiplash, a real estate agent is indispensable. Not only will ‘Never pay full price’ Mountains Design reminds us not to skip inspection even with a home your agent know about properties long before you do, he or she can Why you might hear this: Because only losers pay full price, right? warranty from the seller. Courtesy Realtor.com 14 | The Downey Patriot Real Estate Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016