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Serving Artesia, Cerritos, Hawaiian Gardens, La Palma, Lakewood, Norwalk, and Pico Rivera • 45,000 Homes Every Friday • December 12, 2014 • Volume 29, No. 43 • LosCerritosNews.net HMG-CN EXCLUSIVE LA MIRADA FOOTBALL BOOSTER CLUB UNDER SCRUTINY BY ATTORNEY GENERAL By Brian Hews walk-La Mirada School District also gave nia laws and had little or no oversight on there are no bank statements available money to the program. where and how hundreds of thousands of from the organization. or almost 10 years, the La Mirada Even Coach Moschetti’s family got in dollars were spent every year. Given the lack of a registered 501c3, Football Booster Club, run by Di- on the fundraising, donating $15,000 Even more alarming, the Booster the booster club has also placed any per- Fane Grimajo and La Mirada foot- per year. Club indicated on all donation son or organization that donated money to ball coach Mike Moschetti, have taken in Yet Grimajo, who documents that it was a the club in a tax liability position. more than $110,000 every year supporting was the only person registered 501c3 non- As a result of this stunning misman- the football program at La Mirada High to handle money profit organization, agement, the organization could be facing School. and had signing going so far as us- huge monetary penalties for failing to pay All levels of the program, Freshman, authority to is- ing an inactive payroll taxes, failing to withhold taxes on Junior Varsity, and Varsity, are required to sue checks, and and non-existent independent contractors, and failing to raise funds for the booster club, with each Moschetti were identification pay sales tax. of the 150 team-members giving $250, or the only people number. The investigation has also revealed $37,500 annually. who knew how The inves- that current and past Norwalk-La Mirada Money is also raised through various the money, total- tigation also re- Unified School District School Board fundraisers such as the annual Booster ing over $1 mil- vealed that the members, ex-NLMUSD Superintendent Club fireworks stand that earns a reported lion, was spent in organization did not Dr. Ruth Perez, La Mirada High School $20,000 per year, sales of “Spirit Packs” the last few years. have a California Fran- (LMHS) Principal William “Bill” Seals, that earned $35,000 annually, the “Pow- But now others, along chise Tax Board number, Moschetti, and LMHS Athletic Director der Puff” game that earns nearly $10,000 with the California Attorney and therefore did not remit tax- Armando Rivas knew what was going on General, want to know. able sales from fundraisers to the state. per year, the “50/50” drawing at football and either took action to cover the mis- A Hews Media Group-Community Finally, no year-end or internal finan- games that earns over $11,000, as well as management up or did nothing about it. News investigation has revealed that the cial statements have been generated since many other seasonal fundraisers. Booster Club has violated several Califor- 2006, and sources told HMG-CN that La Mirada High School and the Nor- See FOOTBALL page 10 Artesia Council Sends Cerritos Employees and Sheriff’s Station Toy Drive LA PALMA'S BILLBOARD Vehicle Impact PROJECT UNRAVELING Ordinance Back to By Rico Dizon The City of La Palma amended its Planning Commission zoning code to allow for the construction of huge digital billboards within its city By Rico Dizon limits as part of the agreement for turning the revenue-making project a reality. The Artesia City Council, during its However, their contractor, La Palma Dec. 9 regular meeting, unanimously vot- Signs Partners (LPSP), after over a year ed to send back the proposed draft Vehicle since its official appointment in October Impact Protection Ordinance to the Plan- 2013, has so far failed to deliver. ning Commission for further review. Douglas Dumhart, Community Devel- Mayor pro tem Victor Manalo im- opment Director of La Palma, said, "There Employees from Cerritos and the Cerritos Sheriff's Station with the over 300 gifts they mediately expressed his elation over "the is not a single site recommendation yet collected for needy families. Photo and story courtesy City of Cerritos. good comments" from the Planning Com- presented to the City Council. In the mean- mission about the proposed ordinance the time, the city needs an additional deposit More than 300 gifts and nearly $650 in “My City Council colleagues and I moment this agenda item came up under of $20,000 from the company to pursue gift cards were donated by City of Cerri- the consent calendar. are proud of the generosity displayed by tos and Cerritos Sheriff’s Station employ- See BILLBOARD page 13 However, Manalo's high spirit was cut our City employees,” said Cerritos Mayor ees to help families this holiday season. short by strong objections from Council- Mark E. Pulido. “Their actions will help Employees brought new, unwrapped toys member Sally Flowers. brighten the holidays for many of the less or gift cards to the City’s employee holi- HMG-CN Sports "I don't like what I see in the update. fortunate people in our community this day luncheon. $150,000 for one business to install bar- holiday season.” riers is just not reasonable. Wait until the The gifts have been distributed through 2014 FALL the Artesia Cerritos Community Christ- “City staff is to be commended for Planning Commission takes another look. their contributions to the community and I don't even have an answer to the 10 mas Program, The Salvation Army Angel for their ongoing efforts to serve the peo- ALL-AREA TEAMS questions raised by the commission. This Giving Tree Project, the Cerritos Optimist Club’s Needy Family Project and Toys for ple who live and work in Cerritos,” Pulido See page 12 See VEHICLE IMPACT page 11 Tots. added.
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Although the years and there is a cadre of teacher lead- stakeholders including parents, students, bond measure for school improvement Superintendent ers and coaches that are supporting the teachers, unions, community members, called Measure AA did not pass, the FMP schools in the implementation process. English learners, and foster parents. The will be used in defining the continuous By Dr. Mary Sieu This is the critical work that is taking LCFF, a new funding formula for all pub- needs of the District. place every day in classrooms across lic schools in California, must be aligned Information regarding all these the District. New units of study were to the goals of the LCAP. highlights this year is available on the developed by teachers in the District and Changing Board Elections to Trustee As the 2014 year District’s website. We encourage the comes to a close, it’s a new textbook adoption and framework Areas – As part of a settlement to a law- in Math took place before the new school suit, the ABC Board of Education agreed community to be informed and to access difficult not to reflect the information on the District website at on the extraordinary year began. The CCSS is aligned to the to transition to elections by trustee area www. abcusd.k12.ca.us. year that ABC Unified new State test. A new online State test beginning with the November 2015 elec- We look forward to a great new year School District has called Smarter Balanced Assessment tion. The District engaged the community experienced. Change will begin in the spring of 2015 for all in determining how the trustee areas were in ABCUSD. We welcome the communi- is simply a fact of life students in grades 3-8 and 11. to be structured. Plans with draft maps ty to join us as we move forward in 2015 in public education. Local Control Accountability Plan were shared with the community in a by attending the community forums, par- Winston Churchill (LCAP) and Local Control Funding series of town hall meetings throughout ent and community events and Board of reminded us that “To Formula (LCFF) – The comprehensive the spring. By May, a final map was Education meetings. You may also follow improve is to change; to be perfect is to LCAP is a planning tool over the next approved by the Board of Education fol- me on Twitter: @abcsupt to learn more three years that must address the State’s lowed by a public hearing with the Los change often.” The following is a recap about our schools and accomplishments eight priorities. The Board of Education Angeles County Committee on School of some of the highlights of our year of on a daily basis. We have a bimonthly has grouped the eight priorities into three District Organization in September. change. e-newsletter call the District Digest that Common Core State Standards major areas: a) Conditions for learning; Facilities Master Plan (FMP) – A b) Pupil outcomes; and c) Engagement. comprehensive Facilities Master Plan is also available on our website as well (CCSS) and New State Test- ABCUSD as my weekly report called the Monday has been in the process of implementing After extensive meetings throughout the was developed with the input of over 300 Message. the Common Core State Standards in year with parents and the community, people including District staff, parents, We wish you all a safe, joyous holi- English Language Arts and Mathemat- annual goals and expected targets were teachers, community members and day season and a wonderful new year! ics adopted by the California Dept. of developed. The schools realigned their architects from Flewelling & Moody. school plans with the LCAP goals. The This is a long range planning tool that Twitter: @abcsupt
& Ms. Yoo for standing their ground in Johnson clearly understands the (one reported in this paper held at the Web Submissions to the Editor opposition to Measure AA. It shows that condition of school facilities in ABCUSD multimillion dollar real estate business they are the ones more in tuned with the are in need of modernization. She also of Councilwoman Chen), school district voters. I would hate to see voting mem- clearly understood the District needs to officials and individuals with close ties Measure AA/Lynda bers become followers of the crowd and reach out to those in the community that to Cerritos real estate (99.99% of ABC afraid to voice their opinion if it differs do not have contact with the District on a district parents were locked out! She from the majority. day-to-day basis and learn their concerns, promised to release information from Johnson Snub Bernard J. because there were clearly concerns with those meetings – to this date I have not Measure AA. In fact, the worst trouncing heard a word. Dear Editor: Dear Editor: in the State of California for school bond Do honest public leaders attend secret Congratulations to Mr. Law on his Johnson attempted to divide the measures last month was right here in meetings and then expect the public to election to President of the school board. district and used her opposition to AA ABCUSD. trust them to do the right thing? I hope this election and the difference as a political stunt. Now as then, she has Several board members need to un- Honestly and trust are two character in opinion with regards to Measure AA no real solutions to move the district derstand the concept that they serve at the traits missing in the district. As such, I doesn’t cause a lingering riff amongst the forward. pleasure of voters. If any board member believe the trouncing wasn’t all about board members. I applaud Ms. Johnson AA may not have been the right direc- doesn’t understand this, just wait until AA. The district has a black eye from tion; however, Johnson has no workable their names appear on the next ballot. recent publicized legal trouble. alternative solutions. It is clear from Arthur, Cerritos A handful of alternatives have been her involvement with councilman Carol \ suggested (after the fact), which brings Changing Jobs or Chen, Johnson is NOT a leader, she is a Dear Editor: up the question, where was Johnson wantabe, a follower. Johnson is a ‘follower’ and she before we got to this point? Retiring? Cerritos Resident somehow feels ‘entitled’ to hold the title It is my understanding that zero Rollover your old 401(k) to an of President of the Board. Both personal- alternatives are being seriously pursued office in your neighborhood Dear Editor: ity traits we don’t need in our community by Johnson. Maybe, she is willing to For the most part, board positions are leaders. publicly clarify what she is doing? Call for an appointment! ceremonial and little influence is derived First, I opposed AA. I’m always op- We all want our schools to succeed from being board President, just perfect posed to giving wasteful spending politi- and have to the best. We want fairness for the newly-selected board president. cians my money. So, this isn’t about AA. and honesty. I don’t believe we are get- 16700 Valley View Ave. Some must have been sleeping for It is about Johnson in her role as a (not) ting any of this from Johnson. Suite 160 La Mirada, CA 90638 the past six months, because there have qualified leader. Johnson is not entitled to sit as 800-414-6722 been numerous alternatives suggested to From my own conversations with president. However, we are entitled to or 714-994-0599 the bad Measure AA plan. Let’s start with Johnson I will suggest she did not have real leadership not some playground pit [email protected] liquidating that multi-million dollar asset the best intentions of the students in her bull who’s leash appears to be held by sitting on the corner of Norwalk Blvd & opposition to AA. It was clear from my City Councilwoman and local real estate Karl Kim, CFP®, CLTC 166th. There are also classrooms all over conversations she was following direc- businesswoman Carol Chen. )NVESTMENT !DVISOR 2EP #! )NSURANCE ,ICENSE the District that sit empty. Of course, just tion from Carol Chen and others – for her Cerritos Resident #0810324 thinking about selling off underutilized own gain. 3ECURITIES OFFERED THROUGH 4RIAD !DVISORS )NC s -EMBER &).2!3)0# Letters and website submissions are not necessarily the 2ETIREMENT 0LANNING !DVISORS )NC AND 4RIAD !DVISORS )NC campuses gets one accused of being some Remember, Johnson attended secret views of the Editor. Letters can be submitted to ARE SEPARATE AND UNRELATED COMPANIES [email protected] or mailed to PO Box 788, monster that hates children. meeting(s) with city council members Artesia, Ca., 90701
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ARTESIA HIGH SCHOOLS Dream is alive and well.” “The plan calls for projects at each Salazar had a first rate resume as an HMG-CN Education Wire campus across the District,” said Interim undergraduate researcher at UC Santa Superintendent Ginger Shattuck. “Taking HMG-CN Health Wire Cruz, which has allowed him to currently The Norwalk-La Mirada Unified the necessary steps to ensure we have 21st Edited by HMG-CN Staff work as a PhD researcher at Yale. School District is preparing to launch century schools in Norwalk and La Mira- “For every person that has said ‘You $375 million in construction projects. da is an important factor in this bond.” In an effort to promote STEM fields can do it, keep going’, I have had ten tell More than 56 percent of voters on On the list of priorities are several in the community, Broadview Mortgage Nov. 4 approved the $375 million Mea- projects that are proposed to take place at Long Beach has created the ABC Legacy me ‘Quit your dreaming, just get a regular sure G, which will provide funding to ren- every school District-wide. They include Speaker Series, which brings top scholars job’, which is really sad. I made a vow to ovate, repair and modernize the District’s technology infrastructure upgrades, irri- from across the country to ABC Unified move forward for my family, community, schools and facilities, some of which were gation and roofing projects. School District. and legacy. I strive to do that which others built more than 75 years ago. The District is determining next steps, The acronym “STEM” stands for “Sci- have said is impossible for someone with The District has developed a Facilities including the formation of a Citizens ence, Technology, Engineering, and Math- my humble roots to accomplish.” says Master Plan that features $600 million in Oversight Committee. For more informa- ematics.” It is the focus of public educa- Salazar. pro- posed projects, including approxi- tion on the bond, please visit nlmusd.org. tion at all grade levels and is the purpose Due to a generous donation from for the creation of the speaker series. 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If you’re a student Apodaca, who is a former classmate and at Artesia or Gahr High School, you can long time friend of Salazar. claim you have met them, thanks to the “It is amazing to think that not too long Broadview Scholar Program.” ago we were suiting up for football prac- Every 67 seconds a person is diagnosed tice and asking girls to the homecoming with Alzheimer’s disease, while 5,000,000 dance.” says Apodaca, “his story is one currently live with it, and 500,000 will die that I can attest to and empathize with.” from the debilitating disease this year in The presentation at Gahr High School America. Metro Briefs will begin at 9:45am and conclude with a These statistics from the Alzheimer’s GATEWAY CITIES Association are at the core of Yale’s San- “Q & A” session at 10:30am. tiago Viveros Salazar, and the first Broad- The presentation at Artesia High view Scholar to present this year. School will begin at 11:30am and con- Go Metro for the Holidays clude at 12:30pm. 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Dames indicated that the booster club one mother asked for an accounting of the Asked to coach again in early Septem- did not have an FTIN, had not filed tax- funds received and spent exclusively on The questions of mismanagement ber 2014, Dames learned through a third es for over ten years, and nobody except the freshman program. started in 2012 with a series of emails party days later that Rivas did not want Moschetti and Gramajo knew where the The email faulted Gramajo for “not from concerned freshman parents. him on the staff. money was going. communicating whatsoever with the fresh- There was no communication from the After several emails over a five-week No action was taken, although sources man team” in regards to fundraisers, how booster club informing the parents where period, Rivas, a known friend of Moschet- tell HMG– CN that Pflanzer and others they were conducted, and how the money the money their children raised from fund- ti who sources tell HMG-CN that “Rivas were stonewalled by some members of the was spent. raisers was going. will not do anything unless Moschetti ap- NLMUSD Board. She also pointed out several discrep- One parent had the opportunity to ask proves it,” wrote back to Dames. Frustrated by their inaction, sourc- ancies in the program including how the Moschetti personally where the money Rivas wrote,” this communication is in ing telling HMG-CN that Board Member freshman team paid for new football jer- was going and Moschetti responded “its regard to the freshman baseball coaching Urquidi had several good friends as var- seys that Grimajo said “must be returned none of your business.” sity coaches, Dames fired another email to to the team at the end of the year for use position at LMHS. During the past couple At the time, money was being paid LMHS Principal Bill Seals explaining the next year.” of years you’ve developed concerns relat- to eighteen varsity coaches, three varsity donation letter and the lack of transpar- The parent also copied the email to ing to procedural practices being utilized team trainers, a varsity team chiropractor, ency and control within the Booster Club. Moschetti and Dames. in the LMHS Athletic Department. … and a public relations company. Eleven days later, Dames got a re- One hour later Grimajo’s responded You e-mailed school board members and LMHS Principal Bill Seals was in- sponse from Seals that said, “I met with with a terse email saying, “revenues are district personnel without first approach- formed in 2012 of the discrepancies and Kim Brooks (former LMHS Athletic Di- lumped into one pool…it is the collective ing the Athletic Director to express your told Moschetti about them, but nothing rector), Moschetti, and Gramajo, I asked opinion of the entire coaching staff that we concerns… ultimately these actions made was done. for documentation, they provided me with do that. I am working on financials and it more difficult for the department to at- According to the emails obtained by some paperwork which I’m mailing to they will be available soon. Any questions tempt to find solutions to your concerns... HMG-CN, questions began resurfacing in your home.” regarding how the money is spent should as a result I have determined… that I will August of 2013 when former La Mirada Dames did not receive the “financials” be directed to the head coaches.” not employ you as coach. Mayor Pete Dames received a request for until almost one month later on Dec. 4, The parent snapped back in a later Only days later, Dames was slammed donation letter from the football team. 2013, and found them to be “extremely email, “I’m struggling to see how keeping The donation letter was on LMHS let- on the “Eagle Lancer” Facebook page for unprofessional with some numbers not everything lumped together allows you to terhead. his opposition to the Measure G Bond for matching up from the year before,” ac- account for the $7,000 loss the freshman Dames found it unusual that the letter the Norwalk-La Mirada School District. cording to Dames. team has.” was on LMHS letterhead so he decided The administrator, who is anonymous, The communication between the par- to look into the Federal Tax ID Number wrote several disparaging remarks and ents and Gramajo would have likely ceased, (FTIN) and non-profit number listed on posts against Dames even going so far but she copied the email to Dames. the letter. as posting his address and cell phone and In the interim, several additional Dames learned from a Certified Public calling him “a despicable 70 year old man emails that indicated complete misman- Accountant that the FTIN was delinquent who hates kids and you should go to his agement started in November 2013 when since 2004 and found that the non-profit house and tell him off.” a parent, who had a son in the football pro- Dames then began comparing the fi- number was non-existent. gram, sent an email to Grimajo asking for nancials from 2012 with financials he re- Dames sent an email to Grimajo who an accounting of the money generated by ceived on Dec. 4, 2013 and immediately blamed the Treasurer before her and said the freshman team. noticed some major discrepancies. that she was “working on that (the FTIN) Now California Attorney General Gramajo had recently sent an email He compared what was given to him now, and that the taxes have not been filed, out to the parents indicating the freshman by the parents and noticed that items were Kamela D. Harris’ office is inquiring. missing from the finiancial reports includ- The Booster Club has received four ed $9,000 from the “Powder Puff” football letters from the Attorney General warning game and over $10,000 from 50/50 draw- of assessment of penalties and late fees ings at football games. and suspension of registered status. Frustrated, Dames fired another e-mail The letters were dated February 21, to Seals, Urquidi, and Pflanzer outlining 2014, March 13, 2014, May 8, 2014, and the discrepancies. Dames ended the e- September 9, 2014. mail by saying, “there is no need to reply The letters indicated that the Booster to my questions. I know the situation will Club had not filed the registration renewal not change, it appears some leadership at fee and paperwork or filed financial state- NLMUSD and LMHS has stuck their col- ments dating back to 2008, and warned of lective heads in the sand.” suspension or revocation of the nonprofit status. 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Such a show might range from the additional information and statistics from "The Planning Commission's role is Pogues singing “Fairytale of Old New the funding level. Specifically, the PC fo- advisory, we make the decision," coun- York” to a swinging version of “Buala cused on 10 critical questions. tered Flowers. Bas” (Jingle Bells) with uilleann pipes A few of the questions: How many The VIPO was an idea of Manalo to accompaniment. properties in the city in addition to the 383 reduce the incidents of vehicle into build- However, the Irish Christmas that commercial properties will be subject to ing crashes. According to reports, there visited the Performing Arts Center over the ordinance? How will the city be able are about 60 of these types of crashes the weekend was full of homespun to recover the costs? What is the impact on daily with an average of 10 people injured Irish yuletide joy with a bit of Kerry for Do Mhaimeo,” Cead Mile Failte Romhat a resistance level of 5,000 pounds against and 1 killed. spice and filled with plenty of surprises a Losa” and the wonderful “Wren Song” a vehicle running at 30 miles an hour? Manalo is solidly behind the ordi- and authentic folk material that made it (featuring, appropriately to Los Angeles, City Attorney Kevin Ellis said, "There indeed %100 delightful. nance. In April of this year, Marisa Malin, one of the Rodriguez dancing girls) that will be more discussions on issues. Maybe Manalo’s mother-in-law and a resident of It was not like an old “Firestone Your was a delightful morsel for the finish one solution is to consider just the handi- Cerritos, was killed when an SUV drove Favorite Christmas Album” full of the cap area. We need to review the issues into a crowd standing outside the recently old chestnuts of the season but a heady after this big banquet of fun. when we continue on the 16th." built Farrell’s Ice Parlor in Buena Park. mix of excellent Irish dance, sprightly Certainly, a great part of this joyful City Council Member Tony Lima said, Manalo’s two children were injured also. jigs and reels played by the Kerry men celebration of the season was the marvel- "This is too expensive and not even one In response to the oppositions, Manalo and women plus the sweet-as-a morning ous Irish dancing by a dozen beautiful city in the whole country has this ordi- said, "How much cost shall we put on the lark singing of an interesting variety of a young lasses and three handsome lads. nance except one in Florida that is under dead and the injured? few old favorites and more true Irish folk The stamina and skill was remarkable study." Mayor Miguel Canales suggested The council will review the ordinance delicacies. but the obvious joy in the numbers when to send it back to the Planning Commis- at a later date. To balance the wildly exuberant and the dancers challenged each other to thrilling dancing alongside the spirited, reach greater heights elevated the show three part harmonies the show was held together by a wise narrator, Sheelagh above mere holiday entertainment. Donate Canned Goods to Support the Cullen whose memories of an Irish Certainly, part of the appeal of the Christmas and selected prose and poety evening was the fun the entire cast Women Shelter of Long Beach gave the whole an air of authenticity. seemed to be having, quite like an actual Sure, there was plenty of music, sung family Christmas celebration. Cerritos Ford’s in the Cerritos Auto abuse. in pristine harmony by Koral Aakre, This is a terrific show with the Square is conducting a canned food drive WSLB assists victims and their chil- Caitlin Ary and Tamora Pellikka who exhilarating dancing and music of a now through December 24. dren by providing safe shelter and sup- were seamless throughout in versions of Riverdance without the entire slick Vegas Cerritos Ford is collecting nonperish- portive services including 30-45 days of the familiar “Carol of the Bells,” “The dazzle that has attached itself to that able canned goods for the WomenShelter emergency shelter, 24-hour crisis hotline, Holly She Bears a Berry,” “the Wexford of Long Beach. counseling, social services support, legal Carol,” “Silent Night,” and a jocular “the once grand show. Since 1977, WomenShelter of Long and health advocacy, and much more. 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By Loren Kopff WR-De’Jah Pickett (Gahr) HONORABLE MENTION HMG-CN Sports editor LT-Joe Castanos (Valley Christian) DEFENSE SECOND TEAM LG-Chandler Roth (Norwalk) C-Gabriel Silva (Norwalk) DL-Neel Patel (Cerritos) S-Chloe Winter (Valley Christian) Although there were no league RG-Eric Schoonover (Valley Christian) DL-Beau Williams (Valley Christian) OH-Madison Holmes (Valley Christian) RT-Rodrigo Sanchez (Norwalk) championships won, nor were there DL-Anthony Varoz (John Glenn) OH-Lauren Oh (Cerritos) any deep playoff runs, the Norwalk and DB-Remy Harvey (Norwalk) MB-Crystal Amalu (Cerritos) Valley Christian football and girls vol- FIRST TEAM DEFENSE DB-Gevon Moore (Norwalk) MB-Megan Nolasco (Norwalk) leyball teams still had great seasons and DB-R.J. Van Kampen (Valley Christian) OPP-Ashley Whittall (Norwalk) are being rewarded for their hard efforts. DL-Nate Aaronsen (Valley Christian) DB-Antonio Perez (Cerritos) DS-Emily McLurg (Valley Christian) Norwalk’s football team advanced to the DL-Esteban Rosiles (Norwalk) LB-Devon King (Artesia) L-Allison Sutherlin (Valley Christian) California Interscholastic Federation- DL-Enoka Sautia (Artesia) LB-Troy Orozco (Gahr) Southern Section playoffs for the eighth DB-Will Brines (Valley Christian) LB-Christian Payton (Artesia) THIRD TEAM straight season while the V.C. girls vol- DB-Kevin Cabot (Norwalk) LB-Ivan Perez (Cerritos) leyball team had another 20+ win season. DB-Leotis Johnson (Gahr) S-Frankie DiIorio (Gahr) The Cerritos and Gahr girls volleyball DB-Kent Running (Valley Christian) Offensive Player of the Year- OH-Leslie Larranaga (John Glenn) teams also went to the playoffs but were LB-Kirk Brown (Norwalk) OH-Sam Yang (Valley Christian) first-round exits. LB-Tyrant Davis (Norwalk) The heart and soul of Valley Chris- MB-Katelyn Albani (Valley Christian) Listed below are the HMG-CN, Los LB-Rick Pena (Valley Christian) tian’s offense began with senior running MB-Kaitlyn Bales (Cerritos) Cerritos Community News 2014 Fall All- LB-Latrell Stearns (Gahr) back Jonathan Nicholson, who led the OPP-Tyra Parrish (Gahr) Area teams. area with 1,446 yards and 20 touch- DS-Naomi Belgrave (Gahr) SECOND TEAM OFFENSE downs. L-Kashmir Davies (John Glenn) FOOTBALL He accounted for 56 percent of the HONORABLE MENTION FIRST TEAM OFFENSE QB-Jack Struiksma (Valley Christian) Crusader’s rushing yardage and scored S-Elena Auwae-Ortiz (Norwalk) RB-Robert Downs (Valley Christian) all but 18 touchdowns on the ground. OH-Nicole Cruz (John Glenn) QB-Malik Smith (Gahr) RB-Leotis Johnson (Gahr) He leaves V.C. with 3,382 yards and 39 OH-Martina Kim (Artesia) RB-Aaron Conrad (John Glenn) RB-Ki’Jon Washington (Cerritos) touchdowns. MB-Ifeoma Okoli (Cerritos) RB-Jonathan Nicholson (Valley Chris- WR-Jaydon Logan (Artesia) MB-Zahory Ramirez (John Glenn) WR-Kyle Westra (Valley Christian) tian) Defensive Player of the Year- OPP-Niahni Moultry (Gahr) RB-Chris Walker (Norwalk) LT-Jake Kim (Cerritos) DS-Kaylee Westra (Valley Christian) LG-Garrison Coley (Valley Christian) WR-Justin Garrett (Gahr) L-Allison Oh (Whitney) C-Sean Davenport (Artesia) Valley Christian senior defensive RG-Tonatiuh Ocampo (Cerritos) back Kent Running did exactly that-run RT-Roger Ramos (Valley Christian) all over the place He led the Crusaders Co-Players of the Year- with 61 tackles with 38 of them all by FOLLOW US and get himself. Once again, Norwalk senior middle breaking news! SECOND TEAM DEFENSE blocker Jazmin Guzman proved why she @cerritosnews DL-Juventino Liera (Norwalk) Coach of the Year- was among the best volleyball players in DL-Roger Ramos (Valley Christian) the Suburban League. DL-Michael Partida (Gahr) After beginning the 2013 season with Guzman easily posted double digits DB-Mark Dominguez (Gahr) a 1-5 start, Valley Christian second-head in kills in virtually every match as she DB-De’Jah Pickett (Gahr) head coach Woodie Grayson nearly re- helped her team to a 12-12 record. Join- REGAL WEST DB-Cristian Rodriguez (Artesia) versed the roles this past season. Gray- ing her is Valley Christian senior oppo- CONCRETE DB-Chandler Vos (Valley Christian) son guided the Crusaders to a 7-4 mark site hitter Karly Dantuma, who led the LB-Andrew Castro (John Glenn) in 2014 and won three of the first four Lady Crusaders with 257 kills from 601 LB-Garrison Coley (Valley Christian) games. attacks. Dantuma also had a .253 hitting LB-Ryan McDowell (Norwalk) The team rebounded from an Olympic percentage and 46 blocks, both tops on LB-Christian Veazie (Cerritos) League-opening loss to Maranatha to win the team. HONORABLE MENTION OFFENSE the final three games of the regular sea- QB-Jimmy Rodriguez (Artesia) son by outscoring the opposition 135-83. Coach of the Year- s #ONSTRUCTION RB-Kory Boyd (Cerritos) RB-Carlos Jaurequi (Norwalk) GIRLS VOLLEYBALL FIRST TEAM The writing was on the wall for a very 'RADING s $EMO RB-Ryan McDowell (Norwalk) successful season when Valley Christian s 3TONE 0AVING WR-Alonzo Davis (Gahr) S-Lorinet Marquez (Cerritos) first-year head coach Melody Nua saw WR-Kent Running (Valley Christian) s "LOCK 7ALLS OH-Caroline Hefley (Valley Christian) her team win 24 of its first 25 sets before LT-Ryan Valencia (Artesia) OH-Athena Sio (Norwalk) falling to Downey in the finals of the Val- 2ESIDENTIAL #OMMERCIAL LG-Vander Ferrer (Cerritos) MB-Jazmin Guzman (Norwalk) ley Christian-Mayfair tournament. C-William Ruano (John Glenn) MB-Madison Huizar (Valley Christian) When it was all said and done, Nua RG-Juventino Liera (Norwalk) OPP-Karly Dantuma (Valley Christian) had posted a 20-4 mark, the school’s best 562.865.1500 RT-Justin Martinez (John Glenn) REGALWESTCONCRETECOM DS-Annaliza Bustos (Norwalk) record since 1998 when the Lady Cru- L-Kathleen Perez (Norwalk) saders went 33-0 and were USA Today ,IC National Champions. Your Own GAHR BLASTS CERRITOS IN CHAMPIONSHIP GAME Little Slice OF OWN CO-HOSTED TOURNAMENT the previous meetings, this one was a rout of Heaven This space only $25 per in the second half. NEWS AND Gahr went on a 14-0 run in the third Now offering week.* Reach 150,000 quarter and went on to crush the Dons 81- Cremation Services. readers every week and NOTES FROM 42 to move to 4-0 for the second time in the get a past three seasons. Artesia Cemetery District Gahr also knocked off Cerritos in the HMG-CN Sports PRESS ROW grave sites available. FREE business listing! finals in 2009 (100-84) and in 1999 (49- Editor Loren Kopff 33). In addition, the two met for third place in 2004 and Gahr won that meeting as well, $1,850.00 and up. Call Dario 562.407.3873 The Cerritos and Gahr boys basketball 61-58. *13-week contract teams have been co-hosting a tournament “It’s just exciting, it’s just a rivalry,” Payment plans that kicks off each season since 1998. said Cerritos head coach Jonathan Wa- available on But only twice had the two city rivals tanabe, with his voice nearly gone. “So, it’s ever met in the championship game of said exciting for our players, it’s exciting for the preneeds. tournament entering last Saturday night. school. You could see the turnout tonight. Call 562-865-6300 The Dons and Gladiators experienced We had great support and the more times that for the third time at Cerritos and unlike See NEWS AND NOTES page 13 TO ADVERTISE CALL 800-901-7211 DECEMBER 12, 2014 13 NEWS AND NOTES from page 12 second quarter as it held a 41-19 halftime The La Palma City Council voted 3-2 lead. All 10 players scored for the Wild- in favor of LPSP with Kim and then City you can be in situations like this, the better cats, led by sophomore Peter Kang’s eight BILLBOARD Council Member now Mayor pro tem Ge- you are in the long run. You can’t emulate points. Four other players all added seven Continued from page 1 rard Goedhart voting no. this in practice.” points as the Wildcats visit Bolsa Grande HMG-CN contacted a local outdoor Both teams went back and forth in the on Saturday and Chadwick on Thursday. other paper work required for the project advertising executive based here in South- first quarter with neither team leading by The Eagles fell to 0-5 and were paced including the application and securing of ern California. Commenting on the proj- more than three points. But with Gahr in by sophomore Hugo Aguiano (16 points) environmental permit or CEQA. ect he said, “The La Palma Sign Partners front 16-15 early in the second quarter, a and junior Nathan Lopez (10 points). Recently it was learned that LPSP's had no experience whatsoever in outdoor three-pointer from senior Jeremy Carlyle, Glenn will participate in the Pioneer Tour- financial arm Lakeside Capital called it advertising. You had three companies with with the assist going to junior Evan An- nament beginning on Monday and lasting quits even before the project has taken off experience in small sign making, a con- derson, began a 12-4 run. The Gladiators until Dec. 20. the ground. struction company, and another company eventually14 FEBRUARY led by 1,nine 2013 at the half (39-30) Artesia defeated Santiagowww.HewsMediaGroup.com 56-48 this As a result, LSPS’ Kai Giffen, the sole with noTO sales ADVERTISE connections CALL or 800-901-7211 sales experi- thanks to 17 Cerritos turnovers. past Tuesday night to begin pool play ac- owner of the company, is currently negoti- The Norwalk Lions Club has 39 ment will be provided by Connie Tanjuan, enceGreen in Molds. outdoor Short’n advertising. Damp winter The daysamount The Dons would score five quick points tion of its own tournament. The Pioneers ating for the fast completion of the agree- members and meets on the first and third and we will have an opportunity drawing ofand money it is creating projected a recipe was for rediculous, molds to grow what to begin the second half as senior J.J. Ri- (3-2) played Locke on Dec. 11 and will Wednesday of the month at 7:00 PM at mentfor everyone with its who new participates! partner Oakland-based theon Roofs, city wanted Walking upfront surfaces, was Fences unreasonable, and in vera scored on an offensive rebound, was wrap up the Artesia Varsity Winter Classic s Prime Rib. Lions clubs are a FosterTickets Inter on State sale Media. now. Tickets purchased thatSoil Ground is why Cover. Clear Channel walked awayﺹBruce LA MIRADA FRIENDS OF tonight. fouled and hit the subsequent free throw. group of men and women who identify afterThe Saturday, new partner February reportedly 9, 2013 will will help be fromMold the deal.”growing on surface of roof- walk- Norwalk (0-4) dropped its two pool AlmostLIBRARY a minute HOLDS later, he MEMBER scored on a steal needs within the community and work provide$7.50. Last both day the to technicalbuy tickets and is Monday, financial ways- fences, after time; erodes the surface to make it 39-35 before the Gladiators ran playtogether games to fulfill of the those 54th needs. annual For Valley more requirementsFebruary 11, 2013.of the The project. dinner "Hopefully, is for those I to deteriorate the finish and create hazardous away.APPRECIATION In fact, Cerritos went RECEPTION two of 23 from Christianinformation Tournament, or to get falling involved to Flintridge with the canwho get wish the to formal dine-in, confirmation only, and tickets from will our ARTESIAhealth conditions. LIBRARY Recommend professional the field over the final 14-plus minutes of PrepNorwalk 43-31this Lions past Club, Monday please andcontact St. MarLion- newnot be partners sold on day and of get the back dinner. to youCall some(562) roofing cleaning service to hi pressure clean the game.On Saturday February 9, The Friends garet’sPresident 59-54. 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ON PATROL walkways- driveways; Soap-Bleach- brushﺹsaid.PM. “WeAll memberswere playing are invited very tentative and asked to to- willworld bring along a friend. tion with more than 1.35 million members Decembering will abate. 16, After and the23, surface6:30-7:30 is clean p.m. dry, night and that’s something that Gahr feeds In girls basketball action, the 15th an- When told about this, Dumhart said, The featured speaker will be Dana Tay- in approximately 46,000 clubs in more FamilyHomeowners Storytime can applyand Art WATER Activity PROOF - on. And they’re hoping that you play a little nual John Glenn-Norwalk Tournament "maybeSOUGHT a month." The extended deadline lor, President of the La Mirada Symphony than 207 countries and geographical areas ING Materials, found at the below centers. tentative against their pressure. We’ll learn kicked off this past Wednesday with a givenThe Cerritos to LPSP, Sheriff's according Station to isDumhart, seeking is Association. Dana is a prolific writer of pairaround of blowouts the world. at SinceGlenn. 1917, First, Lions Whitney clubs SaturdayApply to December dry surface like 13, paint. Name and we’ll get better and we have the whole Feb.Volunteers 3, 2015. on Patrol (VOPs). Patrolling weeksuch to books recoup as and УDevil get better.” Moon: A Mystic connectedhave aided onthe onlyblind threeand visually field impairedgoals and the City in distinctly marked vehicles, 2-3:30brand productsp.m. Magazine such asHoliday Olympia, Tree Behr, RomanceФ and УEver Flowing Streams: and made a strong commitment to commu- LPSP, a hurriedly formed consortium, Thompson and Benjamin Moore. Senior Gregory Carlyle, the tourna- was run off the court by Downey 48-11. VOPs assist with crime suppression, Make and Take. Tapping into Healing Energy.ФShe will nity service and serving youth throughout won over the more established and well- Yesteryears, when property owners were ment’s most valuable player, led everyone Sophomore Nicole Lee scored five points traffic control, vacation checks, special speak on her journey from being pub- the world. For more information about Li- experienced outdoor sign experts Clear constructing new mason walls and roofs, at with 25 points while senior Malik Smith while seniors Tushara Govind and Shiraya events and park security checks. They lished by a small press to participating in ons Clubs International, visit the Web site Channel in the bid for the digital billboard Saturday,that time, some December contractors waterproofed, 20 as came off the bench to score another 12 Thompson each added three points. serve as additional "eyes and ears" for the Indie Author Revolution. 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In addition,ers who havethe this mold growing on patios- Shadow Park, Cerritos, asking price is un- since 2002, needs to work on the basic fun- South Coast Classic at University High HwangboLos Cerritos countered, Community "No Newspaper matter orhow the big da. As a result, all regularly scheduled !%&! % " .>3@;= NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 9448- APN: 7022-007-036 TS No: CA05003806-13-1 CA-14-630649-RY Order No.: 140150093- 4676 TSG Order No.: 1617089 A.P.N.: 7028- TO No: 130243162-CA-MAI NOTICE OF CITY OF LA MIRADA CA-MAI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A 012-012 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/7/2006. UNLESS THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED May YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR ATTACHED AVISO DE VENTA NOTA: SE 19, 2003. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMA- PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION FOR LIVE ENTERTAINMENT CONSISTING OF LIVE MUSIC OR CION DE ESTE DOCUMENTO PABATID NG SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING PAGBEBENTA TALA: MAYROONG BUOD AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF KARAOKE AND DANCING AT THE SPORTSMAN’S LOUNGE AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest LOCATED AT 13902 IMPERIAL HIGHWAY ITO NA NAKALAKIP (The above statement SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On Janu- bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section ary 6, 2015 at 09:00 AM, behind the fountain or national bank, check drawn by state or federal 2923.3(c)(1). The Summary will be provided to located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center credit union, or a check drawn by a state or NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of a public hearing to be held by the City Council of the City of La Mirada Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursu- Plaza, Pomona CA 91766, MTC Financial federal savings and loan association, or savings ant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(c)(2).) Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed on Tuesday, January 13, 2015, at 6:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 13700 La Mirada association, or savings bank specified in Section YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do Boulevard, La Mirada, California to consider the following: OF TRUST DATED 12/21/2006. UNLESS contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded business in this state, will be held by duly ap- YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR on September 2, 2003, as Instrument No. 03 pointed trustee. The sale will be made, but with- PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC 2545902, of official records in the Office of the out covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, A request for live entertainment consisting of live music or karaoke and dancing at The Sportsman’s Lounge SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, ex- regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING ecuted by NIKKI SHAMDASANI, as Trustor(s), located at 13902 Imperial Highway La Mirada California, 90638. pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A in favor of BANK OF AMERICA,N.A. as secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and LAWYER. NBS Default Services, LLC, as the Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUC- late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to TION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, At the hearing, the City Council will consider the request, staff’s report, recommendations and all other the power of sale contained in that certain Deed money of the United States, all payable at the interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of of Trust Recorded 01/02/2007 as Document No.: time of sale, that certain property situated in said testimony and public input prior to making a final decision. All documents being considered are available for the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of 20070002068, of Official Records in the office of County, California describing the land therein the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) review at City Hall, 13700 La Mirada Boulevard, La Mirada, California. You may contact the City Clerk’s the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID reasonably estimated to be set forth below. executed by: MIN C LEE, A MARRIED MAN, DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore Office at (562) 943-0131 should you have any questions concerning the project. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION described is being sold "as is". The street address BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (pay- and other common designation, if any, of the THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor able in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier's real property described above is purported to If you wish to be heard concerning the project, you may appear in person at the public hearing or you may (s): BONG GYUN KIM, A MARRIED MAN check drawn by a state or national bank, a check be: 17701 PARKVALLE PLACE, CERRITOS, AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY submit your comments in writing to the City prior to or at the public hearing. Written comments should be drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a CA 90703- The undersigned Trustee disclaims Recorded: 2/17/2006 as Instrument No. 06 check drawn by a state or federal savings and any liability for any incorrectness of the street addressed to the City Clerk, City of La Mirada P.O. Box 828, La Mirada, California 90637-0828. 0365644 of Official Records in the office of the loan association, savings association, or savings address and other common designation, if any, Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, Califor- bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial shown herein. Said sale will be made without nia; Date of Sale: 1/2/2015 at 11:00 AM Place of Code and authorized to do business in this state). covenant or warranty, express or implied, Please notify the City Clerk at (562) 943-0131 ext. 2302, at least four days prior to the public hearing should Sale: By the fountain located at 400 Civic Cen- All right, title and interest conveyed to and regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to ter Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 Amount of unpaid you require a disability related accommodation (e.g. sign language interpreter). now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) balance and other charges: $583,058.36 The pur- property situated in said County and state, and as secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest ported property address is: 19521 CHRISTINA more fully described in the LOT 24 OF TRACT thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if WAY, CERRITOS, CA 90703 Assessor’s Parcel NO. 31020, IN THE CITY OF CERRITOS, any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, esti- No.: 7056-002-024 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF mated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee Anne Haraksin!"#$"#%&'!$(%#)*'+'!,-.#(/#)*' 0,"'1$)%"$.'2' 3345678' BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. this property lien, you should understand that City Clerk,39:63';"<#)='>.?@ABBBBBBare or may be responsible!! for paying off all liens 13436 NAOMA LANE CERRITOS, CA 90703 Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For at 09:00 AM Place of Sale: Behind the fountain verify postponement information is to attend the Trustee Corps TS No. CA05003806-13-1 17100 senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you A.P.N.: 7006003008 Date of Sale: 1/15/2015 at NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714- located in Civic! Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center scheduled sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone: 949-252- can receive clear title to the property. You are 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Vineyard Ball- 730-2727 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan. Plaza, Pomona CA 91766 Amount of unpaid title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole 8300 TDD: 866-660-4288 Joseph Barragan, -@C@DE@F!GHABBBBBBBBBBBBBBB!!!!!!!!IJKLL!)M>JN@L!O!BBBBBBBBBBBB! room, Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles-Norwalk, com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext balance and other reasonable estimated charges: encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and exclusive remedy shall be the return of mon- Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA- $103,950.35 Street Address or other common and size of outstanding liens that may exist on ies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.pri- Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: 14-630649-RY IDSPub #0074505 12/12/2014 designation of real property: 16709 WIND- this property by contacting the county recorder's shall have no further recourse. NBS Default Ser- orityposting.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES $594,508.20, estimated The undersigned Trustee 12/19/2014 12/26/2014 WARD AVENUE, CERRITOS, CA 90703-1674 office or a title insurance company, either of disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of vices, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd. Suite 1720 Long INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Priority A.P.N. 7016-025-014 The undersigned Trustee which may charge you a fee for this information. Posting and Publishing AT 714-573-1965 MTC the street address or other common designation, Beach, CA 90802 800-766-7751 For Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of If you consult either of these resources, you Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps MAY BE ACT- if any, shown above. If no street address or Sale Information Log On To: www.auction.com NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER the street address or other common designation, should be aware that the same lender may hold or Call: 1-800-280-2832. NBS Default Services, ING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING other common designation is shown, directions ESTATE OF YVETTE M. SCHIOTIS if any, shown above. If no street address or other more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the to the location of the property may be obtained LLC, Nicole Rodriguez, Foreclosure Associate TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION common designation is shown, directions to OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PUR- Case No. BP158102 property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: by sending a written request to the beneficiary This communication is an attempt to collect a To all heirs, beneficiaries, credi- the location of the property may be obtained by debt and any information obtained will be used POSE. P1122203 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/2014 The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be within 10 days of the date of first publication of tors, contingent creditors, and persons who may sending a written request to the trustee within 10 postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL for that purpose. However, if you have received days of the date of first publication of this Notice NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on a discharge of the debt referenced herein in a of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: CERRITOS VILLAS HOMEOWNERS ASSO- both, of YVETTE M. SCHIOTIS Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The this property lien, you should understand that bankruptcy proceeding, this is not an attempt to CIATION NO.1 VS EVANGELINE T HENRY A PETITION FOR PROBATE If you are considering bidding on this property impose personal liability upon you for payment law requires that information about trustee sale there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee CASE NO: 10CF4683 R has been filed by Richard J. Ortoli, Esq. in the lien, you should understand that there are risks auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on of that debt. In the event you have received a Under a writ of Sale issued on 08/20/14. Out involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will postponements be made available to you and Superior Court of California, County of LOS to the public, as a courtesy to those not present the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a bankruptcy discharge, any action to enforce the of the L.A. SUPERIOR COURT, STANLEY ANGELES. be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. debt will be taken against the property only. at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your trustee auction does not automatically entitle MOSK, of the CENTRAL DISTRICT, County THE PETITION FOR Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does you to free and clear ownership of the property. A-4499132 12/05/2014, 12/12/2014, 12/19/2014 of Los Angeles, State of California, on a judg- sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, PROBATE requests that Richard J. Ortoli, not automatically entitle you to free and clear You should also be aware that the lien being ment entered on 08/05/11. ownership of the property. You should also be the rescheduled time and date for the sale of The described property is sold subject to Esq. be appointed as personal representative to auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the administer the estate of the decedent. aware that the lien being auctioned off may be this property, you may call 800-542-2550 for highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be the right of redemption. The amount of the a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the information regarding the trustee's sale or visit secured indebtedness with interest and costs is THE PETITION requests the responsible for paying off all liens senior to the NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE decedent's will and codicils, if any, be admit- auction, you are or may be responsible for paying this Internet Web site www.rtspacific.com, using lien being auctioned off, before you can receive $20,771.15 (Amount subject to revision) off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned (UCC Sec. 6105) In favor of CERRITOS VILLAS ted to probate. The will and any codicils are the file number assigned to this case. Information clear title to the property. You are encouraged HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION NO. 1, A available for examination in the file kept by the off, before you can receive clear title to the about postponements that are very short in dura- to investigate the existence, priority, and size of Escrow No. 13102-JP CALIFORNIA NON-PROFIT CORPORA- court. property. You are encouraged to investigate the tion or that occur close in time to the scheduled outstanding liens that may exist on this property NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale TION and against EVANGELINE T HENRY THE PETITION requests existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens sale may not immediately be reflected in the tele- by contacting the county recorder's office or a INDIVIDUALLY AND AS TRUSTEE OF THE that may exist on this property by contacting is about to be made. The name(s), business authority to administer the estate under the In- phone information or on the Internet Web site. title insurance company, either of which may HENRY FAMILY TRUST. dependent Administration of Estates Act. (This the county recorder’s office or a title insurance The best way to verify postponement information charge you a fee for this information. If you address(es) to the Seller(s) are: TAE SOK GIM I have levied upon all the right, authority will allow the personal representative company, either of which may charge you a fee consult either of these resources, you should be title and interest of said judgment debtor(s) in for this information. If you consult either of is to attend the scheduled sale. In compliance AND VIA HYUNIM GIM, 17601 PIONEER to take many actions without obtaining court with California Civil Code 2923.5(c), the mort- aware that the same lender may hold more than the property in the County of Los Angeles, State approval. Before taking certain very important these resources, you should be aware that the one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. of California, described as follows: gagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent BLVD, ARTESIA, CA 90701 actions, however, the personal representative same lender may hold more than one mortgage NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale UNIT 59, LOT 15, OF TRACT NO. 22327, or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) Doing Business as: PIONEER FLOWERS IN THE CITY OF CERRITOS, COUNTY OF will be required to give notice to interested to assess their financial situation and to explore date shown on this notice of sale may be persons unless they have waived notice or con- PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, All other business name(s) and address(es) used LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, this notice of sale may be postponed one or more options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 813, sented to the proposed action.) The independent beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to by the Seller(s) within three years, as stated by administration authority will be granted unless times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The PAGES 20 TO 29, INCLUSIVE OF MISCEL- court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California financial situation and to explore options to avoid the Seller(s), is/are: LANEOUS MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE an interested person files an objection to the law requires that information about trustee sale COUNTY RE-CORDER OF LOS ANGELES petition and shows good cause why the court Civil Code. The law requires that information foreclosure by one or more of the following postponements be made available to you and to The name(s) and address of the Buyer(s) is/are: COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. should not grant the authority. about trustee sale postponements be made methods: by telephone, by United States mail; the public, as a courtesy to those not present at JEONG MIN PARK KIM, 17601 PIONEER APN: 7012-008-059 A HEARING on the petition available to you and to the public, as a courtesy either 1st class or certified; by overnight deliv- the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale Commonly known as: 16912 to those not present at the sale. If you wish to ery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to BLVD, ARTESIA, CA 90701 will be held on January 8, 2015 at 8:30 AM date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the SIERRA VISTA WAY, CERRITOS CA 90703 in Dept. No. 9 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los learn whether your sale date has been postponed, face meeting or the borrower has surrendered the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this The assets to be sold are described in general Public notice is hereby given that I will sell Angeles, CA 90012. and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date property to the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, property, you may call (800) 280-2832 or visit at public auction to the highest bidder for cash IF YOU OBJECT to the grant- for the sale of this property, you may call FOR or authorized agent and that the compliance with this Internet Web site www.auction.com, using as: FURNITURE, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT, in lawful money of the United States all the ing of the petition, you should appear at the SALES INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL (714) Civil Code Section 2923.5 was made at least the file number assigned to this case 14-3574-11. TRADE NAME, GOODWILL, LEASE, right, title and interest of the debtor(s) in the hearing and state your objections or file written 573-1965 or LOG ONTO or visit this Internet thirty (30) days prior to the date of this Notice of Information about postponements that are very above described property or so much as will be Web site www.priorityposting.com, using the LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS AND COV- sufficient to satisfy said writ or warrant with objections with the court before the hearing. Sale. Dated: 12/5/2014 RTS Pacific, Inc., Trustee short in duration or that occur close in time Your appearance may be in person or by your file number assigned to this case 2014-2098. to the scheduled sale may not immediately be ENANT NOT TO COMPETE and are located at: interest and all costs on 01/14/15, 10:00 AM at Information about postponements that are very By: GREGORY BOSCOMBE AGENCY SALES the following location. attorney. AND POSTING 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, reflected in the telephone information or on 17601 PIONEER BLVD, ARTESIA, CA 90701 IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or short in duration or that occur close in time to the the Internet Web site. The best way to verify STANLEY MOSK COURT- scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92602 Telephone The bulk sale is intended to be consummated at HOUSE a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must Number: (800) 542-2550 Sale Information: postponement information is to attend the file your claim with the court and mail a copy in the telephone information or on the Internet 111 N. HILL STREET, ROOM (714) 730-2727 or http://www.rtspacific.com scheduled sale. Date: 12/1/2014 The Wolf Firm, the office of: ACT ONE ESCROW, 17918 PIO- 125B to the personal representative appointed by the Web site. The best way to verify postponement A Law Corporation 2955 Main Street, 2nd Floor NEER BLVD, STE 202, ARTESIA, CA 90701 LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 court within the later of either (1) four months information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: Federal Law requires us to notify you that we Irvine, California 92614 Foreclosure Depart- ( ) This sale is subject to a mini- 12/1/2014 S.B.S. TRUST DEED NETWORK, A are acting as a debt collector. If you are currently and the anticipated sale date is DECEMBER from the date of first issuance of letters to a ment (949) 720-9200 Sale Information Only: mum bid in the amount of $0.00. (Subject to general personal representative, as defined in CALIFORNIA CORPORATION 31194 La Baya in a bankruptcy or have received a discharge in (800) 280-2832 Auction.com Frank Escalera, 31, 2014 revision) section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or Drive, Suite 106 Westlake Village, California bankruptcy as to this obligation, this communica- Team Lead NPP0239210 To: LOS CERRITOS Prospective bidders should refer 91362 (818) 991-4600 FRANCIS FRANCO, The bulk sale is subject to California Uniform (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal tion is intended for informational purposes only COMMUNITY NEWS 12/12/2014, 12/19/2014, to sections 701.510 to 701.680, inclusive, of the delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER WE ARE AT- and is not an attempt to collect a debt in violation 12/26/2014 Commercial Code Section 6106.2. Code of Civil Procedure for provisions govern- of the California Probate Code. TEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY of the automatic stay or the discharge injunction. ing the terms, conditions and effect of the sale INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED [If the sale is subject to Sec. 6106.2, the follow- and the liability of defaulting bidders. Other California statutes and A-4500239 12/12/2014, 12/19/2014, 12/26/2014 legal authority may affect your rights as a credi- FOR THAT PURPOSE. P1123086 12/12, 12/19, ing information must be provided] The name and Creditor's Attorney 12/26/2014 SHELDON S GOODMAN tor. You may want to consult with an attorney address of the person with whom claims may be SHELDON S GOODMAN ATTOR-NEY AT knowledgeable in California law. filed is: ACT ONE ESCROW, 17918 PIONEER LAW YOU MAY EXAMINE the file 23161 MILL CREEK DRIVE STE 300 kept by the court. If you are a person interested BLVD, STE 202, ARTESIA, CA 90701 and the LAGUNA HILLS CA 92653 in the estate, you may file with the court a last date for filing claims shall be DECEMBER Dated: 12/05/14 Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of Branch: Los Angeles 30, 2014, which is the business day before the the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate JIM MCDONNELL, Sheriff assets or of any petition or account as provided sale date specified above. By: MISTY DOUGLAS, Deputy in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for los cerritos Operator Id: 455555 Dated: 12/4/14 Special Notice form is available from the court @cerritosnews Para obtener esta informacion- clerk. community BUYER: JEONG MIN PARK KIM traduccion en Espanol llame a este numero: (213) 974-6613 Attorney for petitioner: LA1482546 LOS CERRITOS COMMUNITY NOTE: IT IS A MISDE- DOUGLAS E GODBE ESQ newspaper NEWS 12/12/14 MEANOR TO TAKE DOWN OR DEFACE A SBN 07975 POSTED NOTICE BEFORE THE DATE OF 25201 PASEO DE ALICIA SALE. ( Penal Code section 616) STE 140 LAGUNA HILLS CA 92653 TO ADVERTISE CALL 800-901-7211 DECEMBER 12, 2014 15 Downey Appoints New Youth Commissioners Christmas Comes to Downey By Tammye McDuff The city of Downey has hosted and en- By Tammye McDuff Food and refreshments were sold by the gaged many new events the past couple of Downey Rose Float Association with pro- The Downey Youth Commission is years in hopes of involving the growing The City of Downey hosted the 63rd ceeds benefitting this year’s Downey Rose the brain child of current Downey Mayor younger generations of citizens. Many of Annual Christmas Parade, Sunday, De- Float entry, which will participate in the Fernando Vasquez and Councilman Mario the recent events have been the direct in- cember 7, 2014. The parade began at Annual Rose Parade. Guerra. The youth task force was formed put from the Downey Youth Commission, Downey Avenue and Florence Avenue and Downey Lion’s Club was the special to allow Downey youth an opportunity to such as the FIFA city viewing and festi- ended at Civic Center Drive. sponsor of this year’s event. share their needs and desires with local val; The Rooftop Concerts; Stay Gallery Prizes awarded for Musical Sweep- Registration for the annual Holiday Guerra introduced the new appointees: from Downey High School are Nicholas Downey Mayor and Council stand in front of Downey's Xmas tree. Acosta, Victoria Arguello, Molly Donahue, Jonathan Jin and Matthew Perez. The appointees from Warren High School are Angelique Franco, Jailene Lemus, Sandra stakes: Downey High School Band, Float Home Decorating contest began in Oc- Ortiz and Rodrigo Quintas. Photo by Tammye McDuff. Sweepstakes: County Inn of Downey, tober. Top categories include Best Use of Mayor’s Award: Downey Mustangs youth Lights, Lawn/Room Display, Animated football and cheer and Santa Award: Shock Display, Religious Display, Total Display policy makers and dignitaries Art Walk and the wildly popular Dia de Treatment [highest scoring drill team]. It and Window Display. Awards are given At the council meeting on November los Muertos Festival. was also approximated the parade attract- in the following themes: Mayor’s Award, 25, 2014 new members were inducted into Downey City Council Members ap- ed over 10,000 spectators. Santa’s Award, Christmas Spirit, Santa’s the Commission. Vasquez stated “As you point Youth Commissioners annually from Downey’s Annual Tree Lighting Cer- Workshop, Toyland, Winter Wonderland, know our city is becoming younger and a pool of applicants. Youth Commission- emony was held Monday, December 8, Christmas Magic, North Pole and Holi- younger, meaning that the average age of ers must be enrolled in high school and 2014. The Tree Lighting took place at the day Fantasy. Contestants were announced our residents are in their mid-30’s. With reside in the City of Downey. The purpose Civic Center, right outside Downey City after the Tree Lighting Ceremony. For a that comes a responsibility to modernize of this Commission is to provide Downey Hall. The event was free to the public, and complete and comprehensive list, please our city, reach out to our citizens and to youth with leadership development, civic featured entertainment from local schools, contact the Barbara J. Riley Community their growing families. These new events and local government education, partici- a snow play area, arts & crafts and photos and Senior Center. For more information, have resulted in the input of our Advisory pation in annual assignments, to assist the with Santa Claus. The actual lighting of call (562) 904-7223. Youth Council and the Downey Youth City Council and Chamber as well as di- the tree was held approximately 6:30 p.m. Commission.” rect input to Council Members. NEW TO WHITTIER! Luxury Senior Living Assisted Living • Memory Care NOW IN CERRITOS! ...... $65 /week and Up* Oakmont Senior Living’s newest project is now under construction and scheduled to open in 2015! 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