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Serving Artesia, Bellflower, Cerritos, Commerce, Downey, Hawaiian Gardens, Lakewood, Norwalk, and Pico Rivera • 56,000 Homes Every Friday • January 2 , 2015 • Volume 29, No. 45 • LosCerritosNews.net Nursing Facility in Norwalk High School Marching Band Wins Musical Lakewood Education Norwalk Hit With Elder Sweepstakes Award in Lynwood Christmas Parade Foundation Event Abuse Lawsuit Raises $42,000 By Brian Hews By Rico Dizon

The Long Beach law firm of Garcia, The Lakewood Education Foundation Artigliere & Medby has filed a lawsuit raised a record $42,243 at its 12th anniver- against North Walk Convalescent Hospi- sary celebration that took place at Monte tal, a skilled nursing facility in Norwalk, Verde Park this past month. Life Care Centers of America, Inc., and The funds, which came from 106 the facility's Administrator Trent Weazer grants, were distributed to Lakewood for elder abuse, negligent hiring and su- teachers' classroom improvements and pervision, assault and battery, and fraud. other educational enhancement programs. The facility is located at 12530 Rose- Recipients from 21 Lakewood schools crans in Norwalk and the lawsuit was included those in ABC, Bellflower and brought on behalf of Rudy Rivera. Long Beach Unified School Districts Life Care Centers operates skilled along with St. Pancratius and Bethany Lu- nursing facilities in 25 states across the theran Schools. U.S. "This was the year of the tablet," Its website touts the Norwalk facility said LEF co-founder Lakewood Mayor as a “Convalescent Hospital that focuses Norwalk High School Band won the hearts of the judges, taking home the parade’s Todd Rogers. "Lots of teachers requested on 24-hour skilled nursing and rehabili- Musical Sweepstakes Award. It is estimated that more than 15,000 people attended learning enrichment activities and remote tation care for inpatients and outpatients. this year’s Lynwood Candy Cane Lane Parade. control of educational power point pre- Patients and residents work with our teams sentations, while walking around their to create personalized care plans based on LYNWOOD, CA – Out of more than Award for creatively entering one of their classrooms to see how individual students individual needs and goals.” 80 entries in the City of Lynwood’s 93rd flatbead trucks and filling it with giant hol- The lawsuit alleges that Rivera was annual Candy Cane Lane Parade, Nor- iday inflatables, along with a banner that See LAKEWOOD page 9 sexually assaulted in his room by a male walk High School won the hearts of the wished parade-goers Happy Holidays. nurse named "John", an employee with judges – taking home the parade’s Musi- Merengue Ocho, a local dance compa- Baseball Legend poor performance issues and known ag- cal Sweepstakes Award. ny, took home the Hometown Award for gression propensities. Bands from Lynwood, Willowbrook, best local entry in the parade. Another staff member witnessed the Dominguez and schools Judging was officiated by Pageantry Receives Downey Mayor's shined in their parade performances as assault and immediately reported it to Mr. Events, experts in organizing large pa- Weazer. well, but Norwalk took the cake as the rades. “The line-up in this year’s parade Healthy Heart Award The lawsuit then states that Weazer highest scoring band in the parade. was excellent,” said Mark Flores, interim and others took no action and that the de- It is estimated that more than 15,000 director of the City of Lynwood’s Recre- By Tammye McDuff fendants engaged in a scheme to conceal people attended this year’s Lynwood Can- ation and Community Services Depart- the assault including the Director of Nurs- dy Cane Lane Parade. Among the entries Anthony Nomar Garciaparra, a former ment. “We didn’t expect so many entries, ing Gemma Degracia, Administrator Mi- were an array of special guests, including player and current but it feels good when groups and bands chael Ktemer, Forrest Preston, J. Stephen Grand Marshal, Carlos Alvarez of Super ESPN analyst was honored with the May- and organizations from other communi- Ziegler, Beecher Hunter, and others. Estrella FM 107.1. ors Healthy Heart Award at the December It was days later that the facility con- Lynwood High School’s Drill Team ties want to be in our parade. Our parade Downey Council meeting. tacted the police, an investigation ensued, took home the parade’s Drill Team Sweep- may take place in Lynwood, but it’s all Mayor Fernando Vasquez introduced and "John" was ultimately fired. stakes Award, and Waste Resources Inc., inclusive. It’s a hometown parade where Garciaparra as a noble leader, a great ath- The lawsuit further alleges that under- went home with the Float Sweepstakes everyone is welcome.” lete, member of the 1992 Olympic Base- staffing was a chronic problem and that ball Team and a St. John Bosco High the officers, directors, and/or managing School graduate. Vasquez noted, “to- agents meaningfully disregarded issues LUIS MARQUEZ SWORN IN AS DOWNEY’S MAYOR night’s recipient of the Mayors Healthy even though they “knew the understaffing Heart Award, is a local boy who has could, would and did lead to unnecessary By Tammye McDuff an honor it was to be able to swear in his risen through the ranks and succeeded.” injuries to residents.” childhood friend Marquez. “We grew up a Vasquez described Garciaparra as a man The facility has been the subject of Luis Marquez has been represent- few blocks away from each other in a re- of conviction and values, who really be- over 30 complaints since 2011 according ing Downey District 1 as member of the ally tough neighborhood and to be stand- lieves in doing the ‘right thing’ for the city to the website Carepathways.com. The Downey City Council since November ing here with him today makes me proud and for local youth. website listed all complaints investigated 2008 and with a unanimous vote Mayor to call him friend.” Mendoza continued, The Downey Council invited two gen- by the state inspectors that were subse- Pro-Tem Luis Marquez was voted in as “sometimes, as a public servant you have tlemen from Garciaparra’s youth to for his quently “substantiated.” Downey Mayor for 2015. to deal with conflict, but a man like Luis introduction, President of St. John Bosco In Dec. 2012, an inspection revealed Senator Tony Mendoza, of the 32nd Marquez has been able to overcome ad- High School, Paul Escala and Patrick Mc- that the facility failed to develop and im- District administered the Oath of Office versity and divergence, working for com- Morrow, Math professor. to Marquez, at the last Downey Council See LAWSUIT page 12 meeting of 2014. Mendoza stated what See MARQUEZ page 12 See NOMAR page 12

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her boys. “If not for this, I wouldn’t have Elizabeth, a mother of four young had been able to buy presents.” children attending Norwalk-La Mirada The McKinney-Vento Program serves Unified schools, almost didn’t have the about 500 District families in transition opportunity to surprise her kids with gifts this Christmas. Newly on her own and –- those who live in motels or with others struggling financially, her story represents because they have lost their homes. the challenges some families may face “This gives the parents a chance to en- this holiday season. joy the holidays without worry and helps them build memories with their kids,” It’s the reason the Norwalk-La Mirada A parent receives help wrapping toys for her kids at the annual McKinney- said McKinney-Vento Program Coordina- Unified School District six years ago cre- Vento Education Program’s Toy Shop at the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School tor RosaBarragan. “For a few hours, they ated the inaugural Toy Shop event, to al- District. can just focus on celebrating the season.” A one-stop resource center, McKin- ney-Vento provides families with com- munity agency referrals according to their REMEMBER WHEN YOU GOT individual needs in a manner that helps them navigate the bureaucratic maze to get the services they need when they need YOUR PAPER ON THE PORCH? them. “McKinney-Vento has been a lifeline for so many students and their families,” said NLMUSD Interim Superintendent . ONT POR Ginger Shattuck. “With this event, we try FR CH to do more than provide gifts for kids who Introducing.. might have gone without; we are also hop- ing to relieve some of the burden of their circumstances from the parents, for whom this time year can be especially stress- DELIVERY ful.” The McKinney-Vento Homeless Edu- cation Assistance Act is a federal law that Guaranteed delivery of Los Cerritos provides states with funding to ensure ed- ucational stability and support for home- Community News to your front door. less children, youths and their families. 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Or you can go online to FRONTPORCHDELIVERY.COM and sign up! For more information, call the Cerritos City Clerk’s Office at (562) 916-1248. TO ADVERTISE CALL 800-901-7211 JANUARY 2, 2015 3 COMMERCE CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE Profile: La Mirada Council HUGO ARGUMEDO HOLDS FUNDRAISER Candidate Ed Eng Editor's note: HMG-CN inadvertently left Mr. Eng's bio out of last week's expose on La Mirada City Council candidates.

Eng has lived in La Mirada for over 24 years. His wife Cathy, a tenured teacher, and Eng have one son Brandon, who is a senior. Eng has served the community as a youth basketball coach, an education ad- vocate and Chairman of the city’s Com- munity Services Commission. Prior to his current position as the LM Council candidate Ed Eng. Executive Director of the Economy and Efficiency Commission for the Los An- Eng earned his Bachelor’s of Science geles County Board of Supervisors, Eng held several executive positions at the Los Degree from UCLA and was a registered Angeles Times including Director of New professional engineer in the state of Cali- Business Development, and Vice Presi- fornia. dent/Los Angeles Regional President. He received his first Master’s Degree Commerce City Council candidate Hugo Argumedo (center with suit on) held a Before joining the Los Angeles Times, in Electrical Engineering from California he spent 15 years in the Utility industry fundraiser this past week. Central Basin Water Directo Arturo "Art" Chacon, for- State University of Los Angeles, and his mostly at the Los Angeles Department of mer Councilwoman and Mayor of Commerce Sylvia Munoz, former Councilmem- second Masters’ Degree in Business Ad- ber and Mayor of Commerce Jesus Cervantes and over 150 Commerce residents Water and Power (DWP) in various man- ministration from Pepperdine University, attended the event. Photo by Fernando Chacon. agement positions including Senior Mar- keting Manager and Project Manager. with an emphasis in strategy formulation.

ST. IRENAEUS GIVING TREE PARTIES Coming to the By Edna Ethington Teams of Health Ministry members brought the gift bags to each of the Care Health Ministry members of St. Ire- Centers on designated days. They were naeus Church in Cypress started working joined by parishioners and members of the YOUR FAVORITE ENTERTAINERS, YOUR FAVORITE THEATER on their Annual Giving Tree Community St. Irenaeus Adult Choir who sang carols Outreach Project early in November. The and other holiday songs project depended on the assistance of many Health Ministry member Grace Francis people to successfully share the Christmas arranged for different men to help give the Spirit with others. gift bags to the residents of the Care Cen- The Health Ministry purchased 400 ters dressed as Santas. Parishioners Tom large brown paper bags and enlisted the Nagle and John Lewallen volunteered to help of the students, teachers and staff be Santas. Grace’s husband Ken and her members of St. Irenaeus School to deco- grandson, Troy Kissell, were also Santas rate them festively as gift bags. for a few days and helped deliver gift bags The students decorated the bags artisti- to each resident. At Knott Manor, Santa cally with a variety of Christmas decora- Troy was joined by his mother, Lucy Kis- Camelot ŔŠŗÚŏŢĻĴŘŏŜĴŇÃĿľ

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The Anaheim Terrace in Buena Park, The fifth and last Giving Tree Christ- and BJ Thomas Knott Avenue Manor in Buena Park, Kar- mas Party at Sunrise Assisted Living in šŏŢĻĴŘŏŜĴŁĿ lton Care Center in Anaheim, Knott Av- La Palma was extra special because Mrs. Enchantment enue Care Center in Buena Park, and Sun- Cathy Corkhill’s Sixth Grade Class at St. rise Assisted Living in La Palma were all Irenaeus School made blankets themselves Theatre Company recipients of the gift bags. for the residents and delivered them in per- Presents After Thanksgiving Day, parishioners son. They also joined in singing Christ- The Adventures were asked to help fill the 400 gift bags mas carols and songs with parishioners with suggested items for men and women. and some of their parents. The residents of Harold and the Parishioners responded generously and were overjoyed with their special gifts filled the 400 bags with their gifts in time and loved seeing and hearing the students Purple Crayon for distribution during the week of Decem- sing. šţŜĻĴŔœŐĴĿ ber 12-19. The Health Ministry would like to Parishioners were also invited to join thank everyone who helped to reach out Health Ministry members in singing carols to the residents of the Care Centers by do- and other holiday songs and help distribute nating gifts, singing songs, and helping to 562-467-8824 the gift bags at the Giving Tree Christmas deliver the gift bags to residents and the cerritoscenter.com Party at the Care Centers. homebound parishioners. 4 JANUARY 2, 2015 TO ADVERTISE CALL 800-901-7211 survey. A survey that made you seem larly when the voter themselves can’t get Letters to the Editor like an idiot if you didn’t support a bond. a loan to fix their own home. The prob- Guest Opinion Maybe it was a cynical electorate who lem of deferred maintenance took many Yes on AA, the Right Way wanted payback for being ignored by a years to accumulate and unfortunately it Latinos Should Make A board after it was consulted at numerous will take many years to fix. A bond is not community meetings about the redistrict- The proponents of Measure AA had the appropriate way to fix this. ing – only for the district to vote on a the keys to the kingdom. A well perform- A business borrows money to invest New Year’s Resolution map that had never been seen at those ing school district by most measures, in the future. Lets treat our bond like an community meetings. labor peace, a well educated electorate, Not To Remain Silent As Mr. Riley stated, we can analyze investment with a required rate of return. growing economy, and well stocked cam- this to death but we must learn from this The Return on Investment should include paign treasury. By Albert Robles failure to find our way forward. things which will affect student scores, Almost everyone who spoke at the Carson City Councilman Do we need a bond? Quite frankly, safety, Technology, and other community ABC school board meetings spoke in WRD Board Member yes. California will never fund schools concerns. favor of the bond. So how could it fail? sufficiently to meet the demands of Everyone would love a new paint Was it the stupidity of the ABC voters News stories that will unfortunately the new economy our kids live in. If listening to the purported lies of the Anti- job—but does that improve the spirits carry into 2015 will be the ill treatment of we want our kids to keep up with the bond group and hiding the truth from an of our children and results in a better African-Americans by our justice system. technology, like any business, we must educated majority? score? Does that paint job prepare our While everyone is outraged at the in- invest. To keep our kids safe, yes, we Or perhaps we blame the consultants kids better than a science, technology, justice, particularly deafening is the silence need to spend money to fix traffic issues who led a community effort composed engineering and math center? Inspire of Latinos at rallies demanding justice. surrounding our busy schools. primarily of employees and took a biased me with our financial partnerships with While every racial, ethnic and demo- But we also must listen to the major- graphic group is guilty of screaming louder regional businesses seeking kids with ity. for their injustices than the injustices suf- these skills. Are the computers out of Democracy works—but our district fered by others, it seems Latinos are more is made up of more than just the narrow date or the classrooms configured for the hypocritical. For example, (1) Latinos Catherine subgroup of people in Cerritos interested last Century—then address the issue of were silent when the fundamental Right in property values and kids. I have a Cer- obsolescence by shortening the term of to Marry was denied to Gays, (2) Latinos Grant Wieder ritos home and a daughter so that is my the bond. (which might increase short were silent when the Right to Freedom of interest. term cost and limit the other projects). Religion was denied to Muslims, and now Selfishly, I had a big stake in its suc- While we are at it address the fear (3) Latinos are silent as Justice is denied Attorney & cess because my 11 year old daughter exploited by the “liars” that the funds to African-Americans. Yet, Latinos are would benefit from school monies. won’t be used for increased salaries. No, outraged when others are silent at their in- Mediator But what about the limited income don’t just tell us that the law prevents justices? In 2015 Latinos should make a Senior in Lakewood whose taxes were New Year’s resolution to stop being hypo- it—I’m a lawyer so I know these tricks. Probate, going up? Were they part of the group critical. List projects that would not normally Wills & Trusts we listened to? Or a struggling business Latinos as a group are the most diverse be within the school’s annual capital Conservatorship, in Hawaiian Gardens. Did they under- in terms skin color, religion, sexual prefer- maintenance budget- this way there is no Guardianship, stand that this specific tax could benefit ence, or any other categorization, but in- them with educated employees? We substitution of bond monies for the an- explicably Latinos fail to see how our fate Dispute need to listen to them. nual maintenance budget thus providing is tied to the justice of others – so Latinos Mediation I think this majority was telling us extra room for inordinate raises. (by the do not protest when others suffer injustice. that the bond was too high. I don’t care way, I think the wage increases protec- However, when the Right to Citizenship 562- if we compared the cost of the bond to tions on this bond are far greater than the under the 14th Amendment is denied to a cup of coffee at Starbucks—I don’t wage increases Cerritos could experience Latinos or Latinos are victims of anti- 404-4039 buy coffee at Starbucks because it is too after raising water rates over 100% in immigrant bashing, the very same Latinos expensive. You can’t offer to paint the seven years—but I digress) that are outraged at the silence of others are hypocritically silent at the injustices school new fancy colors if seniors are We need to learn from our past. having a hard time painting their home or suffered by others. Some people hung on the rumor that pre- low income people are losing their homes Published shortly after the World War vious bond funds were wasted and that Changing Jobs or because they can’t pay the mortgage. II Holocaust, the following poem elo- You can say you are investing. But what the district was not disclosing everything. quently describes what happens when one Retiring? are you investing in? Perhaps the new bond addresses the group of people remains silent during at- It is hard to convince people to add to distrust of government by providing en- tacks on another group: Rollover your old 401(k) to an their expenses for some general idea of hanced public procedures and document office in your neighborhood improvement. You need to tell us how it preservation so that future generations First, they came for the homosexuals, will specifically improve their school. can see clearly what we did. Instead of and I didn’t speak-up because I wasn’t Call for an appointment! A specific debt should fund a specific a bare-boned bond oversight committee- Gay. project because it comes out of MY spe- mandated by the State Law, perhaps we Then they came for the Blacks, and I didn’t speak-up because I wasn’t 16700 Valley View Ave. cific pocket. You shouldn’t create a huge create a committee with more teeth to Black. Suite 160 wish list of projects—then tell us that enforce the intent of the people. La Mirada, CA 90638 Then they came for the Jews, we cannot build these projects because Don’t cynically tell me that some 800-414-6722 the bond isn’t big enough. Instead of a and I didn’t speak-up because I wasn’t people can never be satisfied. I know or 714-994-0599 list where every elementary school has Jewish. [email protected] that if we listen to the majority of the a new theater (whether they renovated it Then they came for me, entire district and treat them with respect and no one spoke-up because no one Karl Kim, CFP®, CLTC or not in the last year) and new track and )NVESTMENT!DVISOR2EP new paint we should have a principled and information, I have faith that we can was left to speak for me. #!)NSURANCE,ICENSE move forward with a good investment in #0810324 needs analysis comparing needs across 3ECURITIESOFFEREDTHROUGH4RIAD!DVISORS )NCs-EMBER&).2!3)0# the schools. our future. We have two years to do this. The original wording, i.e., the groups 2ETIREMENT0LANNING!DVISORS )NCAND4RIAD!DVISORS )NC ARESEPARATEANDUNRELATEDCOMPANIES We shouldn’t borrow for 30 years to Let’s not waste another moment. paint the house or to fix a crack- particu- Ernie N. See GUEST OPINION page 5

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Becerra, counting the days till Central Basin sent PLUMBING message of the consequences of remain- Noel A. Jaimes and L. Hilary Barba. him bouncing out their doors for the last Over 25 Years of Quality Service Bravo for having your "E, A, and L" time. ing silent as others suffer injustice, a les- Family Owned & Operated all appear on an actual election ballot! I'm But that didn't happen, did it? son that seems to be forgotten, especially sure that official sample ballot pamphlet is Becerra, Jaimes and Barba certainly • Fast & Friendly Crew by Latinos. now taking its proud place of distinction had the right to run, as did I. But was it • Same Day Service Consider that (1) when Gays were be- in that old family scrapbook. You three too much for them to ask themselves what ing attacked and people voted to deprive • Free Estimates are almost famous. their ultimate goal really was? Was it to them of the fundamental Right to Marry, • All Types of Repair Never mind that you three didn't actu- rid Central Basin of its culture of corrup- poll after poll showed that Latinos over- ally do much more than file an application tion? Was it to prevent the ratepayers CALL FOR INFORMATION whelmingly supported the ban in greater with the county to run. Who cares that from funding another $670,000 sexual percentages than the general population; 800-21-4PETES OR you didn't open a committee or raise funds harassment settlement to cover Apodaca's (2) when Muslims were attacked for to conduct a legitimate campaign. sexual perversions? If it was, then why 562-599-0106 their religion, Latinos stood quietly by or, To his credit however, Jaimes actually didn't they run an actual campaign? 3099 E. Pacific Coast Highway even worse, joined the attacks on Islam went the extra mile to submit a candidate's They didn't and now it just seems to me LONG BEACH because they were “good” Christians; and statement where we learned about Arman- that their selfishness killed Malkasian's le- MOST MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED (3) when the anti-affirmative action do and his young wife Flavia leaving Pal- gitimate opportunity and now we're stuck fervor was at its highest a few years ago, mar Chico, Mexico in 1955 searching for with Bob Apodaca for another four years. the majority of Latinos thought such pro- America. I'm sure Apodaca wants to plant big grams should be abolished because it only Ah, I still get misty seeing a guy wet kisses on the foreheads of Becerra, benefitted African-Americans or more shamelessly self promote himself. Jaimes and Barba right now....or did he recently when African-Americans were Congratulations Becerra, Jaimes and simply fool us all by asking these three to victims of the criminal injustice system, Barba, you three pulled down an impres- run for him to win his reelection by split- Latinos quietly believe that these African- sive 13,504 votes in the Central Basin gen- ting the vote? Americans must have done something to eral election. According to interviews that Scott Collins PHARMACY & MEDICAL SUPPLIES deserve it. 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There are 159,439 registered voters fax 562-402-2471 Whether the impetus for turning a blind in his Division...you do the math folks. Letters can be submitted to eye to injustice was the dire economic con- A fifth candidate, Tom Malkasian, took [email protected] or 176th ST ditions after the Great Depression then, or the election seriously. He loaned him- mailed to PO Box 788, after the Great Recession now and/or the self $25,000 on the way to raising nearly ✖ lack of a good public school system then, $100,000. He paid for a ballot statement Artesia, Ca., 90702. or the broken public school system now, in both English and Spanish. He put up Stan Winters, R.Ph PIONEER whatever gives rise to the phenomena of signs. He put up a billboard along the people remaining silent as another group 605 freeway. He bought slate cards and suffers injustice is not clear; but, what is mailed out numerous campaign flyers. He clear is that we must stop turning a blind invested in robo-calls featuring LA Coun- NEW TO WHITTIER! eye and come together to fight injustices ty Supervisor Don Knabe and former Lt. everywhere, especially Latinos. Governor Cruz Bustamonte. He received All peoples of diverse backgrounds numerous endorsements including one must come together to make our Country a from Congresswoman Grace Napolitano. Luxury Senior Living more perfect Union. In the 1960’s, as an- He hired phone bankers who repeatedly other group of people was attacked in Ger- called registered voters with an appeal Assisted Living • Memory Care many, people from all around the world for support. He concentrated his door-to- who valued freedom stood united against door precinct walking to Norwalk, where the USSR because remaining silent was a Apodaca had never faced voters before mistake that was not to be repeated. This thanks to 2010's redistricting. He took this sentiment was best captured by President election seriously and displayed his com- Kennedy’s famous declaration as the com- mitment like a true candidate should. But Tom Malkasian received only munist encircled Berlin and he stood with 7,364 votes. them to say “I too am a Berliner.” I was the first announced candidate As we approach the 70th year since seeking to unseat the corrupt Bob Apoda- the end of the greatest injustice caused by ca. I did what I could to lock in early key remaining silent, today Latinos should fol- endorsements and attempted to secure the low President Kennedy’s example, and re- necessary financing to challenge an en- phrase the Holocaust poem as follows: trenched incumbent like Apodaca. Then Next time an anti-Gay statement is Tom Malkasian came along. I met the made, or someone Gay is the victim of a man and discovered he had the tools at his hate crime, all groups, but especially La- Oakmont Senior Living’s newest project is now disposal to actually accomplish the mis- under construction and scheduled to open in 2015! tinos, should speak up and say, “I too am sion of cutting off the head of the snake. 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tNOT SATISFIED WITH After 29 Years YOUR CURRENT HOUSE By Tammye McDuff PAYMENT? The city of Hawaiian Gardens tBIG BANK TURNED YOU honored staff member Katy Lowe for DOWN? 29 years of dedicated service with a Commendation of Service from the City I can help you with that. Council. Lowe began her involvement with DeAnna Allensworth the city in 1983 as a volunteer at the Lee Broker - Advisor Ware Park and Recreation Center as a preschool instructor. In 1985, Lowe was Phone: 562-533-5600 hired on a permanent employee aiding in www.CenturionMF.com the English as a second language depart- Hawaiian Gardens City Council members Rey Rodriguez, Mike Garcia, Victor CA DRE 01443787 ment where she continued for eight years. NMLS 206457 *+2+2$041'100)Farfan, Mariana Rios and Mayor Barry Bruce stand with Lowe at the presenta- Lowe was then promoted to *+2+2$041'100)the Public tion and retirement celebration. Photo by Tammye McDuff. Works Department in 1992, where)013*(02(11+302 she remained until this December.)013*(02(11+302 0..4/+37(62 0..4/+37(620..4/+37(62City Council noted that Lowe “always many people enjoy it.” ALK/LAM ''# , 0'-*added  *-$$0a generous dose of. kindness and a Amid many accolades Lowe received WALK/LAMIR ''# , 0'-*  *-$$0  . NORWAL MIIRADA ,#&, ,!%,'-!$0'-*,',personal touch to all that she  did, whether a beautifully engraved city watch for NNOORW RADAA ,#&, ,!%,'-!$0'-*,',  +(!!,!'&+that , was, /* making +-(($! coffee; gifting 0 to the en- her many years of service; a plaque of +(!!,!'&++(!!,!'&+ , , /* , , +-(($! /* +-(($! 0 0 0'-$++-*,tire staff on ,$$,special occasions!&'* or decorat- recognition and several beautiful green 0'-$++-*,0'-$++-*, ,$$, !&'*,$$, !&'* %,!'& !+ '**,ing the beautiful & , ,snow , scenes  in the City plants from her fellow staff members and %,!'&%,!'& !+ '**, !+ '**, & , , & ,  , , ,   Hall lobby since 2006.” Mayor Reynaldo the various departments she has worked  %,+%,+ 0'-* *)-!*%&,+ 0'-* *)-!*%&,+   (-   (-   Rodriguez commented, “Kathy always with. Lowe was a very dedicated member  8   $!+ *&&',$!+ *&&', $*+('&+!$'* $*+('&+!$'*  8  8   has a constant smile and a helping hand. of the Hawaiian Gardens Senior Advisory 1*!&+&/*+ $&1 &0!&'**,!&'*%,!'&, ,!+'& 1*!&+&/*+ $&11*!&+&/*+ $&1 &0!&'**,!&'*%,!'&,&0!&'**,!&'*%,!'&,Each staff ,!+'& member ,!+'& is blessed to have Board, which bestowed a queens bouquet ,!&,!& !& ,  !&  , '&  , '&!+ (*'' , !+ !+ (*'' !+ '((*(!(!& 1-*&+1,*,*+ '((*(!(!& 1-*&+1,*,*+ ,!& !& , known  '&and worked , !+ (*''with her.” !+ of roses for her hard work and friendship. +! &+'**,0,+! &+'**,0, .*,!+* .*,!+* !* '&!,!'&!& 1,*!(!& 10*'",,!& !* '&!,!'&!& 1,*!(!& 10*'",,!& +! &+'**,0,Lowes Supervisor.*,!+* of twenty-two Lowe thanked each and every staff #,,!& 1,*',&*+1!+('+$+#,,!& 1,*',&*+1!+('+$+ years commented, “there so many good member that came out to honor her #,,!& 1,*',&*+1!+('+$+ things to say about Kathy. She has always saying, “I want to thank my family and , , %'$!& 1 #$'/+,!& (!* %'$!& 1 #$'/+,!& (!* ,'(*!&,+!+,'(*!&,+!+given more than 100% of herself and her friends all ‘my kids’ throughout the years 11661  +1(230/(-5'016%-, Firestone Blvd. Norwalk time to the city. She doesn’t know what that I have had the pleasure of helping   +1(230/(-5'016%-, ,, '&,*,'*!&+    ,, '&,*,'*!&+    ,, '&,*,'*!&+    the word ‘No’ means. Kathy will accept to raise. I’m still gonna stick around and 24 HOUR SERVICE ,'(*!&,/!, ,  ! " ,'(*!&,/!,a project and go above , and beyond to en- volunteer as much as I can!” ! "863-5717 !&!,sure & + it completion and success. She and Lowe has been a Hawaiian Gardens  (562)863-5717 868-7777 !&!, & + 863-5717 Kathy Lowe shows off gold watch I have made a deal that she will continue resident for many years; she has four 868-7777 $ 868-7777 given to her by the city. to decorate the lobby at Christmas time children; 21 grandchildren and one great 20 868-o with 7777this ad! because she does such a great job and so grandson. .*,!+*+! &,-* .*,!+*+! &,-* !  SEWER & DRAIN CLEAN-OUTS • FAUCETS • VIDEO SEWER INSPECTION • GAS LINES BENEFITS OF COPPER REPIPING:

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Neighborhood Watch Works - REGAL WEST 100 Los Cerritos Center (12/23): Sus- Dec. 22-28, 2014 pect stole a ’97 Honda from the Sears Block Captains Wanted CONCRETE parking lot. Neighborhood Watch Block Captains Cerritos are also a valuable and important way to serve your community and neighborhood. There were 13 Part I felony crimes Hawaiian Gardens Block Captains serve as a liaison between reported in Cerritos this past reporting From spotcrime.com residents and our Sheriff’s Department period, a nice decrease from the 23 the by networking with neighbors, distribut- previous week. The following is a break- 223rd St & Fuston Ave ing information about crime incidents and s#ONSTRUCTION down of crimes by category: one robbery Grand Theft Vehicle Automobile/Pas- trends, and providing feedback to our law 'RADINGs$EMO (a shoplift gone bad); two residential bur- senger Van enforcement personnel. Anyone interest- s3TONE0AVING glaries; one commercial/other burglary (a Carson St & Pioneer Blvd ed in becoming a Block Captain is encour- locker); two grand thefts (one was a shop- Grand Theft Vehicle, Truck, Motor aged to contact the Cerritos Community s"LOCK7ALLS lift); four vehicle burglaries; and three Home, Safety Division at (562) 916-1266. 2ESIDENTIAL#OMMERCIAL auto thefts. Deputies made five felony 12500 Carson St arrests, two misdemeanor arrests, two Vehicle Burglary: Auto/Passenger Van warrant arrests, and issued 25 traffic cita- Burglary Sheriff's Citing Drivers For 562.865.1500 tions. The Sheriff’s dispatch center also 11800 Carson St Unsafe Drop-Off of Schoolchildren REGALWESTCONCRETECOM received a total of 233 calls for service, a Vehicle Burglary: Auto/Passenger Van ,IC decrease from this year’s weekly average Burglary Illegally or unsafely dropping off or of 266 calls. 21900 Belshire Ave picking up schoolchildren from vehicles Robbery: Vehicle Burglary: Auto/Passenger Van Burglary onto roadways near schools is a traffic Your Own 10930 Alondra Blvd. (12/24): Shoplift violation and is subject to a citation. suspect detained in a parking lot for steal- Car Burglary Season In the interest of public safety, a Cer- ing expensive tool items and was taken ritos ordinance implements a $25 fine for Little Slice into custody following a fight with a loss As recently mentioned in this news- the violation; additional State and County prevention officer. letter, Cerritos has averaged about 3.8 penalties bring the total fine to more than of Heaven Residential Burglary: car burglaries each week during this past $135. Now offering 16400 block Greenlake Ln. (12/22): year. As the last couple of weekly reports Adults are routinely seen walking their Suspect entered an unlocked garage and indicate, vehicle burglars are busy this children to school across busy streets out- Cremation Services. stole a purse from an unlocked car. side of crosswalks. Some drivers illegally time of year and that weekly number has Artesia Cemetery District 12400 block Carolyn St. (12/22): increased substantially in December. The park, often in the middle of the block, and While the residence was being fumigat- good news is that you don’t have to be allow their child to cross the street. This grave sites available. ed a suspect entered and stole unknown a victim if you remember some easy-to- practice poses a safety risk, especially to items. practice safety tips. When shopping, trav- young children. Some drivers block drive- $1,850.00 and up. Commercial/Other Burglary: el with a companion if possible, leave the ways and fire hydrants in residential areas 11800 block Del Amo Blvd. (12/22): expensive jewelry at home, and don’t car- to unload passengers or walk their chil- Payment plans Suspect cut lock off of a gym locker and ry large sums of cash. Never leave valu- dren to school. available on stole a wallet and cell phone. ables visible in your car when it is parked The Cerritos Municipal Code states: at the mall or even in front of your house • No driver may stop, park or leave preneeds. Vehicle Burglary: his or her vehicle for the purpose of load- 19700 block Mapes Ave. (12/23): Sus- or in your driveway. In fact, never leave Call 562-865-6300 pect smashed the window of a ’04 Toyota anything in your car regardless of whether See UNSAFE page 12 and stole passports and Social Security it is visible or not. Window glass does not cards. stop a determined thief, but thieves can’t 19200 block Studebaker Rd. (12/23): steal what’s not left in your car. Suspect punched door lock on a ’04 GMC and stole compact discs. 12900 block Park Plaza Dr. (12/24): Volunteers on Patrol Wanted Suspect smashed window of a ’07 Mer- cedes and stole a black leather bag. Looking for an interesting and useful 12700 block Center Court Dr. (12/25): way to serve your community? You may Suspect pried open door of a ‘04 Toyota want to consider becoming a Sheriff’s and stole clothing. Volunteer on Patrol. Patrolling the City 200 Los Cerritos Center (12/26): Sus- in distinctly marked vehicles, VOPs assist pect stole a ’09 Toyota Corolla from the with crime suppression, traffic control, parking lot. vacation checks, special events and park patrols. They serve as additional “eyes NOW IN CERRITOS! Grand Theft: and ears” for the Sheriff’s Department 239 Los Cerritos Center (12/23): Sus- and train as first responders in the event of pect stole a purse from the food court a major emergency or disaster. 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The Cerritos High School Regiment of Gold Marching Band was recognized by the Cerritos City Council on its first-place win in Division 2A of the Western Band Association Grand Championships. The band made history by being the first Di- vision 2A ensemble to be awarded the Silver Medal award for second place in the overall Grand Championships. The group also earned trophies in the Outstand- ing Music, Outstanding Percussion, Outstanding General Effect and Outstanding Visual Effect categories. The competition was held November 23 at Fresno State Bull Dog Stadium in Fresno. Band director Tim Trost, band manager and drums majors Jamie Trinajstich and Jeremy Yang, and other members of the band were Complete dental care in a comfortable atmosphere. present to accept the honor from the City Council.

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come see our classic styles 17617 S. Pioneer Blvd. Artesia 562.924.2020 www.thuyphamod.com TO ADVERTISE CALL 800-901-7211 JANUARY 2, 2015 9 ported LEF. Whether it's visiting firework booths, playing in our golf tournament or Cerritos Christmas Festival of Friendship LAKEWOOD simply dropping by with a check through Continued from page 1 the year, your support is helpful. We are a 100% volunteer organization and we put Tree Recycling Planned for Feb. 7 are doing." every possible dollar raised directly into LEF co-founder and City Council support of education in Lakewood," said Residents in single-family homes can The community is invited to celebrate Member Steve Croft added, "I believe Rogers. recycle their Christmas trees beginning Cerritos’ rich cultural diversity at the that with the implementation of the Com- LEF added a new twist to its fundrais- Friday, December 26 through Friday, Jan- City’s Festival of Friendship from noon mon Core at most of our high schools, this ing this year when the mayor, during the uary 16 by placing them at the curb for to 4 p.m. on Saturday, February 7. The year's grants mean even more to teachers. I annual LEF charity golf tourney, offered pick-up by 7 a.m. on their trash collection City of Cerritos and the Let Freedom Ring days. Committee, in conjunction with the Los Trees should not contain any lights, Cerritos Center, are presenting the event. tinsel, nails, metal stands or decorations, The festival will be held in the Los Cer- and should not be placed in bags. Trees ritos Center. more than 4 feet tall should be cut in half. The Festival of Friendship will feature Flocked trees will be accepted. a variety of cultural entertainment on vari- Businesses in Cerritos or residents ous stages. Local groups will perform an living in apartments or condominiums assortment of ethnic songs and dances. can place trees next to their trash bin for Special commemorative gifts will be collection. For more information, call the distributed at each stage. For more infor- City’s Public Works Department at (562) mation, call the City’s Recreation Services 916-1220. Division at (562) 916-1254.

HonoringHonoring Memories. Memories. CelebratingCelebrating Lives. Lives. Lakewood Mayor Todd Rogers (left) with some of the recipients of the funds from the Lakewood Education Foundation. FUNERALSFUNERALS | |CREMATION CREMATION know they really appreciate the additional to get 'ice bucketed' for as long as people WeWe know know that that each each family family is unique.is unique. resources that LEF has been able to add to kept making contributions to the founda- That’s why we care for families we serve classroom experience. Thanks for the gen- tion. With Croft acting as auctioneer, Rog- That’s why we care for families we serve as if they were our first. erosity of the community." ers was 'bucketed' five times and raised as if they were our first. Experience our understanding, our caring, Grants awarded to the anniversary $1,280. Experience our understanding, our caring, and most of all our personalized service. It’s the event also covered science and laboratory Since it started in 2003, LEF has and most of all our personalized service. It’s the equipment such as microscopes, books awarded more than 810 grants totaling leastleast we we can can do do to to show show you you that that in inour our eyes eyes your your family’s attention is second to none. of all kinds, art and physical education over $316, 000 to Lakewood school teach- family’s attention is second to none. supplies, a new theatre stage for Mayfair ers to directly improve the education of www.stonebridgememorial.com Middle School and educational field trips. Lakewood students. www.stonebridgememorial.com One such field trip was the Lakewood HS Anyone interested in donating directly (562) 404-1287 ROTC student’s Navy damage control to the Lakewood Educational Fund is en- (562)14624 Carmenita 404-1287 Rd. training in San Diego. couraged to call 562-496-3559 or visit Norwalk,14624 Carmenita CA. 90650 Rd. "We are grateful for everyone who sup- www.lakewoodeducation.org. Norwalk,Lic-FD#2209 CA. 90650 Lic-FD#2209 10 JANUARY 2, 2015 TO ADVERTISE CALL 800-901-7211

But the Lady Dons refused to go away GAHR GIRLS VARSITY WINTER CLASSIC and following a three-pointer from Hirata, trailed 18-17 just 68 seconds into the sec- Cerritos gives JSerra all ond quarter. A basket from senior Alyssa Movchan with 5:30 remaining in the first half cut the JSerra lead to 23-21 before the it can handle Lions, ranked third in the California In- terscholastic Federation-Southern Section before falling in Division IV-AA poll, went on a 15-0 run that Cerritos would not recover from. During that run, tournament most valu- championship game able player Megan House, who stands at 6’ 4”, scored six of her 10 first half points. By Loren Kopff The Lions also got a huge first half form Julia Ackerman (17 points) as Cerritos First it was Mater Dei in pool play ac- trailed 40-24 at the break. tion of the South Coast Holiday Classic, “Their height did catch up with us a followed by a meeting with Orange Lu- little bit in the long run,” Chinen said. theran in the Fountain Valley Tournament. “But other than that, I think [we] fought The Cerritos girls basketball team thought really well.” Cerritos sophomore Cailey Vitug passes the ball off in front of Mariah Lora of it had seen enough of Trinity League teams Cerritos (7-6) tried to get back in the St. Pius-St. Matthias Academy in the semifinals of the Gahr Girls Varsity Winter before JSerra became the latest challenge game early in the third quarter and got a Classic last Friday night. Vitug scored eight points but also had six assists, five for the Lady Dons in the championship big boost when junior Tatiana Fominyam rebounds and three steals in the game. Photo by Armando Vargas. game of the Gahr Girls Varsity Winter scored a pair of baskets within the first Classic last Saturday night. the finals of the Duarte Tournament (2005 Angelica Soltis led everyone with 25 minute, then sophomore Cailey Vitug’s Facing a starting lineup that featured and 2006) and the La Habra Tournament points on 10 of 18 shooting from the field. basket made it 40-30. But Movchan, the three girls standing at least 5’ 10”, the (2013). The Lady Dons, who beat St. Pius- Sophomores Lauren Magano and Breanna team’s leading scorer this season, picked Lady Dons gave it their best shot but suc- St. Matthias Academy 56-35 in the semi- Smith each added 12 points while Smith up her third foul with 6:52 left in the stan- cumbed to the Lions 56-43. The outcome finals last Friday night, will host Gahr on and Alana Soltis grabbed half a dozen re- za and did not see action until the fourth was a stark contrast from the previous two Saturday and visit Mayfair on Wednesday bounds. Smith also had five steals. quarter. games against Trinity League teams in in the Suburban League opener. “People don’t realize that they play That’s when Cerritos had to change its which Cerritos managed 27 and 26 points “I think right now, we’re battle-ready game plan a bit. After attempting 16 three- travel ball but they haven’t played high respectively. for league, and that should lead us into pointers in the first half, the Lady Dons school ball yet,” Garcia said of the Soltis “Each time we played a Trinity League the postseason,” Chinen said. “I think we took one long distance shot in the third sisters. “For me to get them in their first team, we learned from that game as far as should do well this year. I’m looking to try quarter. year of [playing] high school is a blessing how to play against a big team,” said Cer- to match what we did last year, and then “It makes a big difference because she because they have a lot to give to the pro- ritos first-year head coach Marcus Chinen. go further. Again, we have to stay healthy actually spreads the court out,” Chinen gram and obviously, they are improving “So hopefully this will help us going into and to make sure that we’re smart and said of not having Movchan on the court. every game.” the postseason. That’s what we’re looking make all the right decisions on the court.” “With her and Taylor out there, they spread Gahr was coming off a lackluster sec- for. We need to see bigger teams because Earlier last Saturday, host Gahr earned the court out.” when we get into the postseason, if we a 64-46 win over Birmingham to finish the ond half performance against J.W. 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Call 562.407.3873 for rates, or email:[email protected]*Restrictions apply 12 JANUARY 2, 2015 TO ADVERTISE CALL 800-901-7211 being just a kid in the community to being able to be a minority investor in Los An- LAWSUIT NEWS AND NOTES MARQUEZ geles Football Club. Every single day I am Continued from page 1 Continued from page 11 Continued from page 1 grateful for the sacrifices my parents gave to send me St. John. The school taught plement policies for screening and train- penalty kicks. At 3-3, Gahr has already mon solutions to unify the city for the me so much.” ing of employees, for the prevention, won more games than it did all of last greater good.” Mendoza went on to say Garciaparra is a former All-Star short- identification, investigation, and reporting season. Gahr is off until its San Gabriel that the entire Marquez family embodies stop for the Boston Red Sox, he played for of any abuse, neglect, or the mistreatment Valley League opener on Jan. 13 at War- the true concept of what a public servant the Oakland Athletics, Los Angeles Dodg- should be. and misappropriation of property. ren. ers, and the Chicago Cubs. He is one of 13 Valley Christian recently lost all three Marquez addressed a packed audience players in Major League history to hit two The investigation also noted that the fa- games in the South Torrance Tourna- stating, “well, here we go! It truly is an grand slams during a single game, and the cility did not provide medically related so- ment, then was shutout by Mayfair 4-0 honor to stand before you as Mayor of the only player to achieve the feat at his home cial services to help each resident achieve to fall to 2-6. The Crusaders will host beautiful city of Downey. Before I begin I stadium. the highest possible quality of life. California on Tuesday and travel to want to take this time to thank and honor Garciaparra married Olympian and In 2013, an investigation found that Whittier Christian on Thursday. my beautiful wife Alma, who has support- World Cup Champion soccer star Mia the facility was not ensuring that areas GIRLS SOCCER ed me all these years as I go through each Hamm in 2003, the couple has twin girls, were free from accident hazards and did The Suburban League race figures campaign and political endeavor.” born in 2007 and welcomed a son 2012. Marquez addressed the entire city staff not provide adequate supervision to pre- to be a good one as Artesia ended its thanking each one for all the hard work in non-league slate at 5-2-3. The last time vent avoidable accidents. continuing to “Keep Downey Beautiful” the Pioneers were in action, they had lost In 2014, additional reports again noted and complimented the Downey Fire and Poll Workers Needed for to fellow league foe Bellflower 1-0 in that the facility failed to provide necessary Police Departments stating, “thank you the finals of the best in the West Winter care and services to maintain or improve for keeping us safe and all that you do!” Soccer Classic. the General Municipal Marquez turned to Council and ac- the highest well being of each resident. Cerritos was also in that tournament knowledged the fact that they held true The facility also failed to ensure that each and fell to Century 2-1 in the finals of Election to the mayoral process, commenting, “I resident's 1) entire drug/medication regi- the other bracket. The loss was the first would like to thank you for your trust in men was free from unnecessary drugs; for the Lady Dons (8-1-1) who have out- The City of Cerritos is looking for poll me and respecting our tradition of rota- scored their opponents 33-5 this season. workers to cover the General Municipal and 2) that the process was managed and tion,” which met with a huge round of Valley Christian, which is no stranger Election on Tuesday, March 3, 2015. monitored to achieve highest level of applause. “Serving as Mayor is not some- Individuals who are bilingual in Chinese, to a slow start, has won two straight well-being. This failure was given a level thing I take lightly or for granted. It is Korean, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese games in the Ontario Christian Tourna- 6, which can result in immediate harm to truly a great privileged and honor which and Hindi are especially needed. ment, the first time it had won consecu- the patient. I will carry with dignity and responsibil- Poll workers will be compensated tive games. The Lady Crusaders (3-8) Another level 6 deficiency noted was ity. We are one Council united, working $155 (inspectors will be paid $175) if they defeated Crean Lutheran 1-0 in penalty together for our great city.” that at least once a month, the facility did attend the mandatory poll worker training kicks this past Monday, then blanked With much emotion, Marquez gave and work the full shift on Election Day. not have a licensed pharmacist review St. Anthony 2-0 this past Tuesday. The special recognition to his Mother and Fa- Requirements for all poll workers: each resident's medications and report any Lady Crusaders will visit Marlborough ther stating, “I stand before you that the •Must be available on Tuesday, March irregularities to the attending doctor. America dream is alive and well. Only in 3, 2015 to work a full shift at the assigned The understaffing was also noted on America can an undocumented kid from a polling location. Carepathways.com, as staffing hours per UNSAFE little town in Mexico, grow up to become Student poll workers and others serv- day per resident was well under the LA Mayor of this great city. Thank you Mom ing as inspectors and clerks must meet Continued from page 7 additional criteria: County and state averages. and Dad for all the sacrifices you made for our family.” Inspector: The number of Registered Nurse's ing or unloading passengers unless the ve- Marquez first official act was to award •Must be a registered voter. hours at the Norwalk facility stood at hicle is legally parked. Councilman Fernando Vasquez with a Clerk: 0.65, while county was at 0.81, and state •No driver may stop, park or leave any Plaque of Recognition for his accomplish- •Is lawfully admitted for permanent facilities were at 0.88. The number of Li- vehicle in the roadway across from or adja- ments in 2014. Marquez stated, “One of residence in the United States. •Is otherwise eligible to register to censed Practical/Vocational Nurse's hours cent to any public or private school for the the many perks of sitting on this Council was 0.78, compared to 1.00 in the county is too recognize those individuals who vote. purpose of loading or unloading anyone Student poll worker: and 0.91 in the state. have supported and promoted our city. attending schools in grades K-12, where •Must be at least 16 years old at the Total Staff Hours equaled 3.77, 4.39 We want to say ‘Thank you Fernando’ for in order to reach the school or grounds leading us this past year and for the many time of the election. for the county and 4.38 for the state, with from the vehicle or reach the vehicle from contributions you have made to the city of •Is a United States citizen or will be a the Norwalk facility spending 16.5% less citizen at the time of the election. the school or grounds, it is necessary for Downey.” hours per day with residents than other •A pupil in good standing attending a a pedestrian to walk across a roadway. Mendoza also stated, “The city of county and state facilities. Downey is blessed to have a family of this public or private secondary educational This section would be inapplicable where The lawsuit did not specify a dam- caliber working for you. institution •Has at least a 2.5 grade point traffic is controlled by a traffic officer, a average on a 4.0 scale. If interested, age amount but indicated that Rivera school crossing guard, an official traffic contact the City Clerk’s Office at (562) was seeking “general damages according 916-1248. to proof, special damages according to control sign or signal, or where there is a NOMAR proof, punitive and exemplary damages, marked pedestrian crosswalk that the pe- Continued from page 1 attorney's fees and costs as allowed by law destrian walks on. La Palma-Cerritos AAUW according to proof, for costs of the lawsuit When transporting children to and and for such other and further relief as the from school, park legally and cross streets McMorrow has been a teacher at St. Meeting Jan. 15 John since 1978 and called Garciaparra court deems just and proper.” at marked crosswalks. For more informa- an exceptional person. “It was easy to The first General meeting of 2015 Several calls into the Norwalk facility tion, call the Cerritos Community Safety view him as an athlete, but what set him for the La Palma-Cerritos Branch of by HMG-CN went unreturned. Division at (562) 916-1266. apart was his personality. He treated oth- the American Association of University ers with respect and was rock solid in his Women will be held on Thursday, January character.” On one occasion McMorrow 15, 2015, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the recalls asking why Garciaparra printed Skyline Room of the Cerritos Library, REGAL WEST everything, the response he received was, 18025 Bloomfield Avenue, Cerritos. “because one day my signature will be fa- Guest Speaker will be Vickie McCoy, CONCRETE mous!” General Manager of Aftercare-Los Ange- Escala was a freshman in High School les for ZOE International. This space only $25 per when Garciaparra was a senior. Escala Currently, ZOE (Greek for LIFE) has week.* Reach 150,000 recalled, “in some schools freshmen get a home in Thailand for children who were at risk or were forced to be victims of Hu- readers every week and picked on, thrown in trash bins and re- ceive a lot of hazing. It was not that way man Trafficking. McCoy and her colleagues are work- get a at St. John Bosco because of students like ing to launch a safe children's home s#ONSTRUCTION Nomar. 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TO ADVERTISE CALL 800-901-7211 JANUARY 2, 2015 13 THE IMITATION GAME air to it that rewards you for paying at- who good-naturedly bantered with his tention. Simultaneously, however, it does Koz at Cerritos for guests at every turn but stepped in to blow some pretty warm sax at exactly the By Jason Ooi feel a little bit too much like it was made for the Oscars with an overt attempted right times. He also saluted his Jewish Christmas: A Welcome roots with the truly terrific “8 Candles” Sometimes it is the profundity that gleans; for example, and even dashed off Adam Sandler’s people no one imag- in various interrupting shots of Turing “Chanukah Song.” There were very nice ines anything of who jogging that add little to the story but a Tradition moments in the overall warmth of the do the things that no laughably awkward break in the narra- By Glen Creason show including Christopher Cross’ mov- one can imagine. tive. The performances that The Imitation ing “We Will Remember You” to those The Imitation For seventeen seasons Dave Koz has Game offers are all stupendous. Bene- serving in the military around the globe Game is a truly tragic brought a group of top entertainers to dict Cumberbatch gives such a raw and and a conclusion of having vets stand and film; one that makes the Performing Arts Center to celebrate passionate performance as Turing and take a bow. Also an admirable “Dream you feel terrible as Christmas without ever producing a bag really conveys the urgency and despera- of Peace” with the kid’s choir that was JASON OOI a human because it of coal for the fans who pack the joint WHITNEY HIGH SCHOOL tion of a man racing against the clock, as sweet as grandma’s divinity followed happened. It tells the each yuletide. This year he invited the showered with the pressures of social by some rather high voltage secular stuff story of Alan Turing, electrifying Jonathon Butler, the surpris- stigmas and secrets. Unlike his portrayal including “Ride Like the Wind” by Cross a brilliant but narcissistic mathematician, ingly fresh Christopher Cross and new- of Sherlock Holmes, a character similar that actually rode the Winter wind pretty whose cracking of the German Enigma comer Maysa with pipes almost bigger to Turing’s more machine side, Cumber- hard. code led to the speedy conclusion of than the hall could hold. As a glittering batch plays Turing with an uncanny sense World War 2, the saving of countless ornament atop the concert Christmas tree of humanity that really shines past all of lives, and the birth of the modern com- the music was sweetened by the Musuca Distinguished Young Women the arrogance and egotism, which makes puter. It is also of his life as a homosexu- Children’s Choir. These kids made “Carol him unlikely likable. Keira Knightley is al in a world that was even less accepting of the Bells” a beautiful beginning to an Scholarship Program Open as lovable as ever and provides a very than it is now, and the secrets that he action packed show featuring a couple of charming and charismatic glimpse of All women in their junior year of high had to take as he was forced to ‘imitate’ dozen songs including the evergreens of empathy that foils Turing’s as it transfers school who live in Cerritos or Artesia, are normality. the holidays brought forward in all man- to him. U.S. citizens and have a minimum 2.5 It’s a film on three fronts, interweav- ner of form including ensemble pieces The movie does so much with it GPA are invited to participate in the Cer- ing both Turing’s past as a precocious and rousing solos. Much of the night subtlety, and never really feels under- ritos-Artesia Distinguished Young Women and bullied child, and the Turing’s future was filled with light-hearted familiars whelming. It captures and documents Scholarship Program. as a homosexual under attack for inde- as in “Let It Snow,” “Sleigh Ride,” “It’s the urgency of breaking the code and the The program is sponsored by the Rota- cency, brilliantly and concisely into the the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” magnitude of the war without ever really ry Club of Cerritos-Artesia, which awards main story in the film: the cracking of “Santa Claus is Coming to Town,” and a showing any bloodshed. The film implies scholarships to young women who excel Enigma. The film never treats the audi- duet in the American Idol style of “This it all, yet makes it feel so real and daunt- in the categories of scholastics, interview, ence like anything lesser; it doesn’t slow Christmas.” Each star was allowed a ing. It also beautifully takes the happi- fitness, talent and self-expression. The down or sacrifice its pacing to explain moment in the spotlight to step outside ness in every scene and overtakes it with overall winner will advance to California’s anything, and maintains this sophisticated the holiday: Maysa performed her “Inside sadness- which feels so natural rather Distinguished Young Women event for a My Dream,” Jonathon Butler broke off than forced. chance at additional scholarship money from “O’ Holy Night” and into his gospel Get breaking news! The Imitation Game is a very inspi- and a trip to America’s Distinguished rave “You’re My Everything” and Chris- Young Women Program. rational portrait of injustice fueled by Follow us topher Cross played a medley from his All participants must register at dis- terrific performances that accentuate its unreal successes of 1981 that were like tinguishedyw.org and attend a mandatory @cerritosnews themes of difference. It’s as brilliant as pulling the old sweater vest out of the meeting on Saturday, January 10. For more the man it depicts, and does nothing to closet and finding it stylish again. information, contact Jenny Ma at (562) embellish it with the usual, pointless Hol- Of course, at the center of it all was 833-0868, Rhonda Burd at (562) 843-2468 lywood trivialities. the affable and awesomely talented Koz or Darshna Shah at (562) 547-0645.

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CITY OF CERRITOS STATE OF CALIFORNIA NOTICE TO BIDDERS

PURCHASE OF ONE NEW TRACTOR MOWER

BID NO. 1196-15

Sealed bids will be received at the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Cerritos, 18125 BloomfieldAvenue, First Floor, Bloomfield Avenue at 183rd Street, Cerritos, California, 90703, until11:00 a.m. on Tuesday January 13, 2015 for the purchase of one new Tractor Mower.

Bids will be publicly opened at Cerritos City Hall at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 13, 2015. Bids must be made on the form provided for this purpose, addressed to the City Clerk, City of Cerritos, 18125 Bloom- field Avenue, First Floor, Bloomfield Avenue at 183rd Street, Cerritos, California, 90703, marked “Bid for los cerritos the Purchase of One New Tractor Mower, Bid No. 1196-15”. Please contact Support Services Division at (562) 916-1318 to obtain specifications and contract documents. community @cerritosnews No bid will be accepted unless it is made on a proposal form furnished by the City. newspaper The City of Cerritos reserves the right to reject any and all bids, or portions of any and all bids or waive the informality in a bid not affected by law.

Dated/Posted/Published: January 2, 2015

Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 1/2/15

CITY OF CERRITOS STATE OF CALIFORNIA NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee's Sale No. 05-FSL-133637 APN# 7023-006-033 NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee's Sale No. 05-FWA-111344 APN# 7056-012-021 AT- ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING NOTICE TO CREDITORS TENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUM- OF BULK SALE AND OF PURCHASE OF ONE NEW RIDING ROTARY MOWER MARY IS APPLICABLE TO THE NOTICE REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUM- INTENTION TO TRANSFER MARY IS APPLICABLE TO THE NOTICE PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR ONLY NOTE: BID NO. 1197-15 PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR ONLY NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMA- ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMA- TION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED LICENSE(S) TION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/21/2006. UNLESS (UCC Sec. 6105 et seq. and B & Sealed bids will be received at the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Cerritos, 18125 BloomfieldAvenue, YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/14/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR P 24073 et seq.) First Floor, Bloomfield Avenue at 183rd Street, Cerritos, California, 90703, until11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR Escrow No. 14-2252-JY January 13, 2015 for the purchase of one new Riding Rotary Mower. PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT that a bulk sale of assets and Bids will be publicly opened at Cerritos City Hall at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 13, 2015. Bids must AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On January 6, 2015, at 11:00 A LAWYER. On January 23, 2015, at 11:00 AM, BY THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED AT, a transfer of alcoholic bever- be made on the form provided for this purpose, addressed to the City Clerk, City of Cerritos, 18125 Bloom- AM, BY THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED AT, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, in the City of age license(s) is about to be field Avenue, First Floor, Bloomfield Avenue at 183rd Street, Cerritos, California, 90703, marked “Bid for 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, in the City of POMONA, County of LOS ANGELES, State of made. The name(s) and business the Purchase of One New Riding Rotary Mower, Bid No. 1197-15”. POMONA, County of LOS ANGELES, State of CALIFORNIA, RTS Pacific, Inc., a Washington CALIFORNIA, RTS Pacific, Inc., a Washington corporation, as duly appointed Trustee under address(es) of the Seller(s)/ corporation, as duly appointed Trustee under that that certain Deed of Trust executed by JEN- Licensee(s) are: D & H GROUP, Please contact Support Services Division at (562) 916-1318 to obtain specifications and contract documents. certain Deed of Trust executed by CARMEN NIFER JIAE LEE, A MARRIED WOMAN AS MORENO, A MARRIED WOMAN, as Trustors, HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, as INC, 13502 ELGERS ST, CER- recorded on 10/26/2005, as Instrument No. 05 Trustors, recorded on 12/29/2006, as Instrument RITOS, CA 90703 No bid will be accepted unless it is made on a proposal form furnished by the City. 2574059, of Official Records in the office of the No. 06 2899864, modified under Instrument No. Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of 20110742084, of Official Records in the office of Doing Business as: MR. LEE'S CALIFORNIA, under the power of sale therein the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of BBQ HOUSE The City of Cerritos reserves the right to reject any and all bids, or portions of any and all bids or waive the contained, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION CALIFORNIA, under the power of sale therein TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, for cash, or All other business names(s) and informality in a bid not affected by law. contained, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION cashier's check (payable at the time of sale in TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, for cash, or address(es) used by the Seller(s)/ lawful money of the United States) without cashier's check (payable at the time of sale in Licensee(s) within the past three Dated/Posted/Published: January 2, 2015 warranty express or implied as to title, use, lawful money of the United States) without possession or encumbrances, all right, title and warranty express or implied as to title, use, years, as stated by the Seller(s)/ interest conveyed to and now held by it as such possession or encumbrances, all right, title and Trustee, in and to the following described prop- Licensee(s), is/are: NONE interest conveyed to and now held by it as such Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 1/2/15 erty situated in the aforesaid County and State, Trustee, in and to the following described prop- The name(s) and address of the to-wit: TAX PARCEL NO. 7056-012-021 From information which the Trustee deems reliable, erty situated in the aforesaid County and State, Buyer(s)/Applicant(s) is/are: but for which Trustee makes no representation to-wit: TAX PARCEL NO. 7023-006-033 From LEE'S BBQ USA INC, 138 S. or warranty, the street address or other common information which the Trustee deems reliable, designation of the above described property's but for which Trustee makes no representation ST. ANDREWS PL, UNIT 8, CITY OF CERRITOS purported to be 12232 CHRISTOPHER LANE, or warranty, the street address or other common LOS ANGELES, CA 90004 STATE OF CALIFORNIA CERRITOS, CA 90703. Said property is being designation of the above described property is sold for the purpose of paying the obligations purported to be 13522 CARNABY STREET, The assets being sold are gener- NOTICE TO BIDDERS secured by said Deed of Trust, including fees CERRITOS, CA 90703. Said property is being ally described as: FURNITURE, and expenses of sale. The total amount of the un- sold for the purpose of paying the obligations FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT, SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF 70/30 BLEND POLYORTHOPHOSPHATE paid principal balance, interest thereon, together secured by said Deed of Trust, including fees and with reasonably estimated costs, expenses and expenses of sale. The total amount of the unpaid TOOLS, GOODWILL, IN 55 GALLON DRUM advances at the time of the initial publication principal balance, interest thereon, together TRADENAME, LEASEHOLD of the Notice of Trustee's Sale is $872,260.69. with reasonably estimated costs, expenses and NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you advances at the time of the initial publication INTERESTS, LEASEHOLD IM- BID NO. 1198-15 are considering bidding on this property lien, of the Notice of Trustee's Sale is $637,084.18. PROVEMENTS ALL TRANS- you should understand that there are risks NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will are considering bidding on this property lien, you FERABLE PERMITS AND Sealed bids will be received at the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Cerritos, 18125 BloomfieldAvenue, be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. should understand that there are risks involved in LICENSES, ALL INVENTORY First Floor, Bloomfield Avenue at 183rd Street, Cerritos, California, 90703, until11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding OF STOCK IN TRADE and is/ January 13, 2015 not automatically entitle you to free and clear on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the , for the supply and delivery of 70/30 blend Polyorthophosphate in 55 gallon drum. ownership of the property. You should also be highest bid at a trustee auction does not auto- are located at: 12300 SOUTH aware that the lien being auctioned off may be matically entitle you to free and clear ownership ST, ARTESIA, CA 90701 Bids will be publicly opened at Cerritos City Hall at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 13, 2015. Bids must be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the of the property. You should also be aware that auction, you are or may be responsible for pay- the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. The type of license(s) and license made on the form provided for this purpose, addressed to the City Clerk, City of Cerritos, 18125 Bloomfield ing off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you no(s) to be transferred is/are: Avenue, First Floor, Bloomfield Avenue at 183rd Street, Cerritos, California, 90703, marked “Bid for Supply off, before you can receive clear title to the are or may be responsible for paying off all liens property. You are encouraged to investigate the senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you Type: ON-SALE GENERAL and Delivery of 70/30 blend Polyorthophosphate in 55 gallon drum, Bid No. 1198-15”. existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens can receive clear title to the property. You are EATING PLACE, License that may exist on this property by contacting encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, Number: 47-430449 And are now Please contact the City of Cerritos Water & Power Department at (562) 916-1223 to obtain specifications and the county recorder's office or a title insurance and size of outstanding liens that may exist on company, either of which may charge you a fee this property by contacting the county recorder's issued for the premises located contract documents. for this information. If you consult either of office or a title insurance company, either of at: SAME these resources, you should be aware that the which may charge you a fee for this information. same lender may hold more than one mortgage If you consult either of these resources, you The bulk sale and transfer of or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO No bid will be accepted unless it is made on a proposal form furnished by the City. should be aware that the same lender may hold alcoholic beverage license(s) is/ PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the on this notice of sale may be postponed one are intended to be consummated The City of Cerritos reserves the right to reject any and all bids, or portions of any and all bids or waive the or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be at the office of: ACE ESCROW, informality in a bid not affected by law. trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, 9625 GARDEN GROVE BLVD, information about trustee sale postponements beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to STE B, GARDEN GROVE, CA Dated/Posted/Published: January 2, 2015 be made available to you and to the public, as a Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you law requires that information about trustee sale 92844 and the anticipated sale/ wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponements be made available to you and transfer date is JANUARY 23, Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 1/2/15 postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled to the public, as a courtesy to those not present time and date for the sale of this property, you at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your 2015 may call 800-542-2550 for information regard- sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, The purchase price or consid- ing the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web the rescheduled time and date for the sale of site www.rtspacific.com, using the file number this property, you may call 800-542-2550 for eration in connection with the assigned to this case. Information about post- information regarding the trustee's sale or visit sale of the business and transfer CALIFORNIA AUCTION AD ponements that are very short in duration or that this Internet Web site www.rtspacific.com, using of the license, is the sum of occur close in time to the scheduled sale may the file number assigned to this case. Information NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the contents of the following storage units will be offered for sale not immediately be reflected in the telephone about postponements that are very short in dura- $140,000.00, in addition to by public auction to the highest bidder for enforcement of storage lien. The auction will be held on or after information or on the Internet Web site. The best tion or that occur close in time to the scheduled inventory estimated at $1,000.00, Jan. 20th, 2015 @ 9:30 am. way to verify postponement information is to sale may not immediately be reflected in the tele- attend the scheduled sale. In compliance with phone information or on the Internet Web site. which consists of the following: Location: California Civil Code 2923.5(c), the mortgagee, The best way to verify postponement information DESCRIPTION, AMOUNT: Extra Space Storage, 10753 Artesia Blvd. Cerritos, CA 90703. trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: is to attend the scheduled sale. In compliance that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess with California Civil Code 2923.5(c), the mort- CASH $141,000.00; ALLOCA- Terms: Cash, ExtraSpace Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid or cancel auction. Name of Auctioneer: their financial situation and to explore options to gagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent TION SUB TOTAL $141,000.00; West Coast Auctioneers Bond #137857. The following units are scheduled for auction: avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) ALLOCATION TOTAL contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial to assess their financial situation and to explore situation and to explore options to avoid foreclo- options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made $141,000.00 (Customer Names) sure by one or more of the following methods: efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their It has been agreed between the ______by telephone, by United States mail; either 1st financial situation and to explore options to avoid class or certified; by overnight delivery; by foreclosure by one or more of the following Seller(s)/Licensee(s) and the Keith Kristich Embedded Systems Consulting LLC personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face methods: by telephone, by United States mail; intended Buyer(s)/Applicant(s), Cathy Peralta Sophia King meeting or the borrower has surrendered the either 1st class or certified; by overnight deliv- as required by Sec. 24073 of the property to the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, ery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to Carrole Hines Roger Hurtado or authorized agent and that the compliance with face meeting or the borrower has surrendered the Business and Professions code, Civil Code Section 2923.5 was made at least Angel Francisco Sean Kuwada property to the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, thirty (30) days prior to the date of this Notice that the consideration for transfer or authorized agent and that the compliance with Valon Jackson Roberto Garcia of Sale. Dated: 12/19/2014 RTS Pacific, Inc., Civil Code Section 2923.5 was made at least of the business and license is to La Trece Polk Rosa Pecbot Trustee By: MARILEE HAKKINEN Agent for Trustee: AGENCY SALES AND POSTING thirty (30) days prior to the date of this Notice of be paid only after the transfer has Brandon Hudson Sharon Gaither 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, Sale. Dated: 12/5/2014 RTS Pacific, Inc., Trustee been approved by the Depart- By: GREGORY BOSCOMBE AGENCY SALES CA 92602 Telephone Number: (800) 542-2550 ment of Alcoholic Beverage Sale Information: (714) 730-2727 or http://www. AND POSTING 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, rtspacific.com Federal Law requires us to notify SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92602 Telephone Control. All units to include but not limited to tools, furniture, electronics, household items and misc. items you that we are acting as a debt collector. If you Number: (800) 542-2550 Sale Information: Dated: 12/23/2014 are currently in a bankruptcy or have received (714) 730-2727 or http://www.rtspacific.com unless otherwise specified. a discharge in bankruptcy as to this obligation, Federal Law requires us to notify you that we D & H GROUP, INC, Seller(s)/ this communication is intended for informational are acting as a debt collector. If you are currently Licensee(s) Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 1/2 and 1/9/15 purposes only and is not an attempt to collect in a bankruptcy or have received a discharge in a debt in violation of the automatic stay or the bankruptcy as to this obligation, this communica- LEE'S BBQ USA INC, Buyer(s)/ discharge injunction. A-4503135 01/02/2015, tion is intended for informational purposes only Applicant(s) 01/09/2015, 01/16/2015 and is not an attempt to collect a debt in violation of the automatic stay or the discharge injunction. LA1489115 LOS CERRITOS A-4500239 12/12/2014, 12/19/2014, 12/26/2014 COMMUNITY NEWS 1/2/15

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF PROFIRIO ANTHONY MO- AND OF INTENTION TO TRANSFER ALCO- RESOLUTION NO. 15-2449 Trustee Sale No. : 00000004571006 Title RONES aka PORFIRIO A. MORONES HOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Order No.: 140154097 FHA/VA/PMI No.: Case No. BP157475 (UCC Sec. 6101 et seq. and B & P 24073 et seq.) To all heirs, beneficiaries, 1973709168 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARTESIA DETERMINING creditors, contingent creditors, and persons Escrow No. 15296-EY YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF who may otherwise be interested in the will NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale TRUST, DATED 02/29/2008. UNLESS YOU AND ADOPTING AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015 FOR THE or estate, or both, of PROFIRIO ANTHONY of assets and a transfer of alcoholic beverage TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROP- MORONES aka PORFIRIO A. MORONES license is about to be made. The name(s) and ERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. CITY OF ARTESIA IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE XIIIB OF THE CONSTITUTION OF A PETITION FOR PROBATE IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE business address of the Seller(s)/licensee(s) are: has been filed by Elva M. Morones in the NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA Superior Court of California, County of LOS AMERICAN TEXTILE SYSTEMS LLC, 9602 YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. ANGELES. FLOWER ST, BELLFLOWER, CA 90706 BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & THE PETITION FOR Doing Business as: AMERICAN TEXTILE WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under WHEREAS, Article X111B was added to the Constitution of the State of California at a General PROBATE requests that Elva M. Morones and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on be appointed as personal representative to SYSTEMS LLC AKA CIRCLE K #2655145 statewide election held on November 6, 1979; and 03/07/2008 as Instrument No. 20080398932 administer the estate of the decedent. All other business name(s) and address(es) used of official records in the office of the County THE PETITION requests by the Seller(s)/licensee(s) within the past three Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State authority to administer the estate under years, as stated by the Seller(s)/licensee(s), is/ WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 7910 of the Government Code of the State of California, the Independent Administration of Estates of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: ELLIS Act. (This authority will allow the personal are: NONE R FARNY, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUC- an annual appropriations limit must be established for this City; and representative to take many actions without The name(s) and address of the Buyer(s)/ TION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, obtaining court approval. Before taking certain applicant(s) is/are: MEHAR THIND INC, 11559 CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or very important actions, however, the personal JULIUS AVE, DOWNEY, CA 90241 other form of payment authorized by California representative will be required to give notice WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 7910 of the Government Code of the State of California, The assets being sold are generally described Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in to interested persons unless they have waived lawful money of the United States). DATE OF fifteen days prior to the date of adoption of this resolution, documentation used in the determination of notice14 or consentedFEBRUARY to the proposed 1, 2013 action.) as: FURNITURE, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT, SALE: 01/08/2015www.HewsMediaGroup.com TIME OF SALE: 10:00 AM TO ADVERTISE CALL 800-901-7211 The independent administration authority will MACHINERY, GOODWILL, TRADE NAME, PLACE OF SALE: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN appropriations limit has been made available to the public. be granted unless an interested person files an LEASE, LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENT, LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, objection to the petition and shows good cause The Norwalk400 CIVIC Lions CENTER PLAZA, Club POMONA has 39 ment will be provided by Connie Tanjuan, Green Molds. Short’n Damp winter days why the court should not grant the authority. COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE, FRAN- NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Artesia has A HEARING on the petition CHISE AGREEMENT AND membersABC OFF-SALE and CA.meets STREET on ADDRESS the first and other and common third and we will have an opportunity drawing and it is creating a recipe for molds to grow will be held on January 20, 2015 at 8:30 AM BEER AND WINE LICENSE #20-533908 and designation, if any, of the real property described determined as follows: above is purported to be: 15014 RAYFIELD DR, in Dept. No. 5 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los is/are located at: 9602 FLOWERWednesday ST, BELL- of the month at 7:00 PM at for everyone who participates! on Roofs, Walking surfaces, Fences and in Angeles, CA 90012. LA MIRADA, CALIFORNIA 90638 APN#: .s Prime8064-029-039 Rib. The Lions undersigned clubs Trustee disclaims are a Tickets on sale now. Tickets purchased Soil Ground CoverﺹLA MIRADAIF YOU OBJECT FRIENDS to the FLOWER, OF CA 90706 Bruce granting of the petition, you should appear at The type of license to be transferred is/are: Type: any liability for any incorrectness of the street SECTION 1. That in accordance with Article XIIIB of the California Constitution and Section the hearing and state your objections or file ABC OFF-SALE BEER ANDgroup WINE, License of menaddress and and womenother common who designation, identify if any, 7901after of Saturday, the California February Government 9, Code, 2013 that will the beappropriations Mold limit growing for the 2014-15 on surface fiscal of year roof- shall walk be - written objections with the court before the Number: 20-533908 now issued for the premises shown herein. Said sale will be made, but with- hearing.LIBRARY Your appearance HOLDS may be in person MEMBERor needs within out the covenant community or warranty, expressed and or implied, work $9,575,489.00,$7.50. Last dayas set to forth buy in ticketsdetail in theis Monday,attached “EXHIBIT ways- A”. fences, after time; erodes the surface located at: SAME by your attorney. regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to The bulk sale and transfer of the alcoholic IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR together to fulfillpay the remaining those principal needs. sum of For the note(s) more February 11, 2013. The dinner is for those to deteriorate the finish and create hazardous or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you beverage license(s) is/are intended to be consum- secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest SECTION 2. The Council reserves the right to modify or adjust the limit if necessary. mustAPPRECIATION file your claim with the court and RECEPTIONmail a information or to get involved with the who wish to dine-in, only, and tickets will health conditions. Recommend professional mated at the office of: AMERICAN CLASSIC thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, copy to the personal representative appointed under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, by the court within the later of either (1) four ESCROW, 13215 SOUTH ST,Norwalk CERRITOS, CA Lions Club, please contact Lion not be sold on day of the dinner. Call (562) roofing cleaning service to hi pressure clean months from the date of first issuance of 90703 and the anticipated sale date is JANU- charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the SECTION 3. The City shall certify the adoption of this Resolution 15-2449. letters toOn a general Saturday personal representative, February 9,ARY The 13, 2015Friends President Mannytrusts createdSanchez by said Deedat 562-708-9061 of Trust. The total 929-5580 for additional information. & vacuum off, infected runoff and seal with amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation as defined in section 58(b) of the California The purchase price or consideration in connec- Probateof the Code, La or (2) Mirada 60 days from the Library date of will hold their or our websitesecured at www.norwalklions.com. by the property to be sold and reasonable water repellent treatment. For Homeown- tion with the sale of the business and transfer PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of January 2015. mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice estimated costs, expenses and advances at the underMember section 9052 Appreciation of the California Probate Reception of the license, at is 1:30the sum of $390,000.00,Lions Clubstime of the International initial publication of the Notice is of the ers who have this mold growing on patios- Code. including inventory estimated at $15,000.00, Sale is $300,446.99. The beneficiary under said -s DESCRIP- largestDeed of serviceTrust heretofore club executed organiza and delivered - VOLUNTEERS ON PATROL ______walkways- driveways; Soap-Bleach- brushﺹPM. All Othermembers California statutesare invitedand which and consists asked of the to following: world legal authority may affect your rights as a TION, AMOUNT: CASH $390,000.00; TOTAL to the undersigned a written Declaration of De- ATTEST: MIGUEL CANALES, MAYOR creditor.bring You along may want a to friend.consult with an tion with morefault than and Demand 1.35 for million Sale, and a writtenmembers Notice ing will abate. After the surface is clean dry, $390,000.00 attorney knowledgeable in California law. of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned ______The featuredYOU MAY EXAMINE speaker the will Itbe has Danabeen agreed Tay- between thein seller(s)/ approximately 46,000 clubs in more SOUGHT Homeowners can apply WATER PROOF- caused said Notice of Default and Election to file kept by the court. If you are a person GLORIA CONSIDINE, CITY CLERK/TREASURER lor, President of the La Miradalicensee(s) Symphony and the intended buyer(s)/than 207 countriesSell to be and recorded geographical in the county where theareas real ING Materials, found at the below centers. interested in the estate, you may file with the transferee(s), as required by Sec. 24073 of court a Request for Special Notice (form DE- property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL The Cerritos Sheriff's Station is seeking 154)Association. of the filing of an inventory Dana and is appraisal a prolific the Business writer and Professions of aroundcode, that the the world.BIDDERS: Since If you are1917, considering Lions bidding clubs on this Apply to dry surface like paint. Name of estate assets or of any petition or account consideration for transfer of the business and property lien, you should understand that there I,Volunteers Gloria Considine, on Patrol City Clerk/Treasurer (VOPs). Patrolling of the City of Artesia, do hereby certify that the foregoing such books as УDevil Moon: A Mystic have aided theare blind risks involved and invisually bidding at a trustee impaired auction. brand products such as Olympia, Behr, as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A license is to be paid only after the transfer has resolution was introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Artesia held on You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property the City in distinctly marked vehicles, RequestRomanceФ for Special Notice and form УEver is available Flowingbeen approved Streams: by the Department and of made Alcoholic a strong commitment to commu- Thompson and Benjamin Moore. from the court clerk. itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction theVOPs 21st assistday of Januarywith crime 2015, suppression,by the following vote: AttorneyTapping for petitioner: into Healing Energy.ФSheBeverage Control. will nity service anddoes servingnot automatically youth entitle youthroughout to free and Yesteryears, when property owners were ROBERT L COHEN ESQ AMERICAN TEXTILE SYSTEMS LLC, clear ownership of the property. You should also traffic control, vacation checks, special SBNspeak 150913 on her journey fromSeller(s)/Licensee(s) being pub- the world. Forbe more aware that information the lien being auctioned about off may Li be- AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: constructing new mason walls and roofs, at LAW OFFICES OF MEHAR THIND INC, Buyer(s)/Applicant(s) a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the events and park security checks. They ROBERT L COHEN INC auction, you are or may be responsible for pay- NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: 8081lished ORANGETHORPE by a small AVE press to participatingLA1485134 LOS CERRITOS in ons COMM Clubs 12/19/14 International, visit the Web site that time, some contractors waterproofed, as ing off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned ABSENT:serve as additional COUNCILMEMBERS: "eyes and ears" for BUENAthe Indie PARK CA Author 90621 Revolution. In 2012 she at www.lionsclubs.org.off, before you can receive clear title to the the surface stayed clean and dry for decade, property. You are encouraged to investigate the ABSTAIN:the Sheriff's DepartmentCOUNCILMEMBERS: and train as was named on the Amazon Movers and existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens as water proofing creates a transparent seal that may exist on this property by contacting first responders in the event of a major Shakers List with over 60,000 of her ebook the county recorder's office or a title insurance ______to repeal water and mold. company, either of which may charge you a emergency or disaster. titles downloaded last year. CANDLELIGHTfee for this information.DINNER If you consultAT either THE of Also, equally of importance is "poria these resources, you should be aware that the The Friends of the La Mirada Library same lender may hold more than one mortgage If you are interested in helpingGloria Considine, Cerri- Citymold Clerk/Treasurer infestation" that is responsible for tak- 14 FEBRUARY 1, 2013 have greatwww.HewsMediaGroup.com plans for 2013 as they continue or deed of trust on the property. NOTICETO TO ADVERTISEtos maintain CALL 800-901-7211its reputation as a safe place ing down buildings like termites, that are NORWALKPROPERTY SENIOR OWNER: CENTER The sale date shown to help the La Mirada Library. on this notice of sale may be postponed one to live and work, thePublished Cerritos at Sheriff'sLos Cerritos Sta- Communitymost Newspaper active in 01/02/2015winter months, from Novem- The Norwalk Lions Club has 39 ment will be provided by Connieor more Tanjuan, times by the mortgagee, Green beneficiary, Molds. Short’n Damp winter days ON TUESDAY,trustee, or FEB. a court, pursuant 12 to Section 2924g of tion encourages you to apply to be a VOP. ber to March. Many of the vacant properties members and meets on the first and third and we will have an opportunitythe California drawing Civil Code. Theand law requiresit is creating that a recipe for molds to grow Wednesday of the month at 7:00 PM at for everyone who“Love participates! and Friendship”information about If trustee you sale areon postponements Roofs,50 WalkingNOTICEFor surfaces, moreOF PETITION information, Fences TO ADMINISTER and in ESTATE call theOF: Cerritos are full of molds and expensive to abate. be made available to you and to the public, as a MOHAMMADSheriff's KAMRULStation/Community HASSAN Safety Cen- You can do your own research or pur- s PrimeNORWALK Rib. Lions clubsLIONS are CLUB a Tickets on saleyears now. of ageTickets orcourtesy older, purchased to thoseand not are present lookingSoil at the sale.Ground If for you Cover.CASE NO. BP158260ﺹLA MIRADA FRIENDS OF Bruce los cerritos wish to learn whether your sale date has been To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of MOHAMMAD postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled ter at (562) 916-1252, or visit the Cerritos chase the above items listed in this article at group of men and women who identify after Saturday, an February enjoyable 9, hot 2013 and will hearty be meal withMold growingKAMRUL on HASSAN.surface of roof- walk- time and date for the sale of this property, you ASheriff's PETITION FOR Station PROBATE tohas beenobtain filed byan MARYANN application. C. HASSAN in theHome Superior CourtDepot, of California, Lowes, County Paint of LOS Stores,ANGELES. Benjamin LIBRARY HOLDS MEMBER needs within thePANCAKE community FUNDRAISER andcommunity work $7.50. Last dayfriends to buy andtickets family,may is call Monday, 916-939-0772the Norwalk for informationways- Senior regardingfences, after time; erodes the surface February 2, 2013 - The Norwalk Lions the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web site THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that FAEZ M. HASSAN be appointed Mooreas personal representativePaint Centers, to administer HGTV, the estate of DIY, the decedent. Ganahl, together to fulfill those needs. For more February 11, 2013.Center The is dinner the rightwww.nationwideposting.com is forplace those for you.to for deteriorateinformationOur theTHE finish PETITION and requests create authority hazardous to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act . (This authority will allow the personal Club will be servingnewspaper Pancakes Breakfast regarding the sale of this property, using the file representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before takingSouth certain very Coast important Shingle, actions, however, Facebook.com, the personal representative Linke will- APPRECIATION RECEPTION information or to get involved with the who wish to dine-in,monthly only, “Candlelight andnumber tickets assigned Dinner”, will to this case health00000004571006. is held conditions. on beINSIDE required Recommend to give noticeOUR to interestedprofessional persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority and Menudo, Saturday from 7 a.m. to noon Information about postponements that are very will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and showsdin.com; good cause andwhy the more. court should not grant the authority. Norwalk Lions Club, please contact Lion not be sold on daythe ofsecond the dinner. Tuesdayshort inCall duration of (562) each or that occurmonth.roofing close in time cleaning to the A HEARINGservice on to the petitionhi pressure will be held cleanin this court as follows: 01/19/15 at 8:30AM in Dept. 29 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 at the Norwalk Arts & Sports Complex. scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and stateMy your SHOWCASE objections or file written HOME, objections with pickthe court of before the the On Saturday February 9, The Friends President Manny Sanchez at 562-708-9061 929-5580 for additional information.in the telephone information& or onvacuum the Internet off, hearing.infectedHOMES Your appearance runoff AND may and be GARDENS inseal person with or by your attorney. of the La Mirada Library will hold their or our website atThe www.norwalklions.com. breakfast is $5 per plate or bowl. The main entréeWeb site. The for best Tuesday, way to verifywater postpone February repellent- IF YOU treatment. ARE A CREDITOR For or Homeown a contingent creditor- of the decedent, you must fileweek, your claim is with located the court and atmail a 12844 copy to the Berkhamsted,personal representative Proceeds will help the Lions Club in its 12, 2013 will bement Meatloaf. information is to attendIn addition, the scheduled the appointed(NOTE by the: If court you within have the later an of idea either (1)for four a montcolumnhs from forthe date of firstShadow issuance ofPark, letters to Cerritos,a general personal asking representative, price as defined is unin sec-- Member Appreciation Reception at 1:30 Lions Clubs International is the sale. FOR TRUSTEE SALE ersINFORMATION who have thistion 58(b) mold of the growingCalifornia Probate on Code, patios- or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California support of high school scholarships, youth dinner will includePLEASE CALL:mashed NATIONWIDE potatoes POSTING with ProbateLos CerritosCode. Community Newspaper or the der $1.5M. 0caW\SaaO\RAS`dWQS2W`SQb]`g eSSYRSZWdS`SRb]"&V][Sa/aZ]eOa">3@;=3@;=