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Downey Sean Ashton restaurant reflects grades Walmart Bakery on year as 12270 Paramount Blvd. Date Inspected: 12/27/18 Friday 67˚ Grade: A Weekend mayor at a Walmart Deli Glance The immediate past 12270 Paramount Blvd. Date Inspected: 12/27/18 SaturdayFriday 6861˚⁰ mayor celebrates Grade: A Downey’s 2018 gains, most notably Fatima Grill Sunday 62˚ ⁰ infrastructure upgrades. 7840 Firestone Blvd. Ste A101 70 Date Inspected: 12/27/18 Saturday Grade: A By Sean Ashton City Councilmember Gaucho Grill 8830 Apollo Way Bld1 100 THINGS TO DO Hello Downey, Date Inspected: 12/27/18 Grade: A As part of the City of Downey’s Park Improvement Project, we opened the new Futsal Courts at Tacos El Raul 8740 Firestone Blvd. Independence Park. Previously Photo by PAM LANE unused portions of Independence Date Inspected: 12/26/18 Park will now house three new Downey’s float was decorated with nearly 12,000 flowers and depicted a retro car hop scene. It was one Grade: A futsal courts that will allow two of the few floats in the Tournament of Roses Parade built entirely by volunteers. teams of five players to play with Milky Way Tea new state of the art equipment. 8270 Firestone Blvd. A new walkway around the Date Inspected: 12/26/18 Saturay - Norwalk Civic Center, 6-9 pm perimeter will allow easy access Grade: A Take part in a traditional procession to courts. New light poles were and enjoy colorful folklorico dancers, installed to better illuminate coming up roses Movita Juice Bar musical performances, children’s the futsal courts and the rest of 8860 Apollo Way activities and more. Independence Park. Downey’s entry in the president of the Downey Rose Mayor Pro Tem Blanca Float Association. Pacheco joined other volunteers Date Inspected: 12/19/18 Measure S dollars are hard at Tournament of Roses Parade earns in helping decorate the float. Grade: A work and many upcoming projects praise from the community and The float was decorated with are planned for the upcoming spectators. nearly 12,000 roses, said Shadic, “It was a pleasure working on La Chiva Loca year. All of the city’s parks in bright colors of orange, pink the Downey rose float last night,” will see upgrades. Some of the and yellow. Pacheco said. “My mother and 8157 Firestone Blvd. DOWNEY – Downey received Date Inspected: 12/19/18 improvements include: international attention Tuesday I worked on the license plate. Volunteers worked around Thank you to all the amazing Grade: ► Irrigation system as it again participated in the A the clock to decorate the float, volunteers who put in countless replacement Tournament of Roses Parade, a which returned from Pasadena New Year’s Day tradition. hours and made this float Bar Louie ► Turf renovation on Wednesday and is now parked possible.” Movie Night outside the Embassy Suites hotel. 8860 Apollo Way ► Synthetic field conversion Downey’s float was an Saturday - Columbia Memorial Space ► Playground resurfacing “Thanks to all the volunteers Date Inspected: 12/19/18 homage to 1950’s Americana, Although it did not win an Center, 5:30 pm ► Parking lot upgrades depicting a hotrod and juke box who have worked all year in Grade: A award this year, Downey’s float Bring the family for a free screening of ► Ball field lighting upgrades fundraising and now building outside “Jeffrey’s Broiler.” earned wide acclaim. Downey The Incredibles, hosted by the Girls in ► Restroom renovations the awesome float,” added Tacos Don Chente Members of the Miss Downey resident Kathy Perez called the Councilman Alex Saab. “It is one STEM Club. ► New walking trails 8339 Firestone Blvd. court, dressed in retro poodle float “beautiful,” and Pasadena of the few floats built and paid for ► New community buildings skirts, danced on the float as Star News reporter Christopher entirely by volunteers from the Date Inspected: 12/19/18 ► ADA improvements it made its way down Yee described it as “fantastic.” community.” Grade: A Boulevard. The Council and I, with the “The Downey Rose Float Indeed, Downey was just Movita Juice Bar support of a professional and The float trailed a second Association always makes us one of six cities or organizations experienced city staff, have satellite float, a pink cadillac proud,” tweeted former mayor to build their floats, including 8860 Apollo Way worked diligently to represent driven by art director Jeff Shadic Mario Guerra. “Another beautiful Burbank, Cal Poly Universities, La Date Inspected: 12/19/18 and carrying Jennifer DeKay, float.” Continued on page 2 Canada Flintridge, Sierra Madre Grade: A and South Pasadena. Mr Pete’s Patio Free Salsa Lessons 7811 E Firestone Blvd. Sunday - Steven’s Steakhouse, 3 pm Date Inspected: 12/19/18 Make this the year you learn to dance Walter Sarnoi goes from Grade: A salsa. No-cost lessons for all skill levels, no partner required. Oaisis Water and Bionicos troublemaker to champion 9061 Imperial Hwy. Date Inspected: 12/19/18 boxer Grade: A

Royal Food Express A WBC championship boxer, 9125 Imperial Hwy #C Sarnoi credits the Downey-based Date Inspected: 12/18/18 10-20 Club with turning his life Grade: A around. Battle of Rio San Edible Arrangements Reenactment By Alex Dominguez 8855 Apollo Way Saturday - Juan Matias Sanchez Adobe Staff Writer Date Inspected: 12/18/18 in Montebello, 11 am Photo by Alex Dominguez Grade: A Come see uniformed American & Californio reenactors portray the By the time they graduate, Warren High culinary students have DOWNEY – Life started rough thrilling military events leading up to earned ServSafe certification. for 32-year-old Walter “School Same Ol’ Saloon California statehood. Free; carpooling Boy” Sarnoi. As a teenager, he was 9560 Firestone Blvd. getting into a lot of trouble and recommended. Date Inspected: 12/18/18 headed down a troublesome path. Grade: A Warren High students “I was a nut head, a nutcase getting into trouble,” said Sarnoi. Bob’s Big Boy Lucky for Sarnoi, he found the 7447 Firestone Blvd. sharpen their culinary skills 10-20 Club. Photo by Alex Dominguez Date Inspected: 12/18/18 “When you go to 10-20 Club, Walter Sarnoi had a rough Grade: A on food truck it’s like an intervention program,” childhood but went on to earn a said Sarnoi. “I was very lucky. I bachelor’s degree and become a El Salto Del Fraile met people, mentors like Darrell professional boxer. Punk, Rock, Walk the Bears continue to advance 7639 E Firestone Blvd. The truck is used mostly at school Jackson and eventually that’s how their skills and increase their Date Inspected: 12/18/18 Saturday - Rose Bowl, 10 am district events, giving students an I met [Mayor] Rick Rodriguez. Just reputation, they’ve recently added opportunity to put their culinary being around good people like Grade: A Skateboard, rollerblade, bike, jog, run a brand new, trendy tool to utilize: scholarship.” or walk this free 5K. Funky dress and skills into practice. that.” their very own food truck. costumes encouraged. After getting his Bachelors in The Stinkin’ Crawfish The 10-20 Club was established “It prepares kids that are Finance from Northern Michigan 8240 Firestone Blvd. in 1995 by Jackson, a former By Alex Dominguez interested into going into the University, Sarnoi set his sights Date Inspected: 12/18/18 Major League pitcher. Since its Staff Writer hospitality industry,” said John on what has been a lifelong goal of beginning, the 10-20 Club has Grade: A Harris, Director of College and his: winning “the green belt.” given over 85 scholarships and has DOWNEY – Tucked in one of Career Readiness at DUSD. “The invested thousands of dollars to Sarnoi says that he was drawn Class 302 Cafe the far back corners of Warren kids come away with a [ServSafe] the education of at-risk youth. to boxing because he “liked to 8855 Apollo Way #224 High School is a now well-known certificate. They learn safe food fight.” Date Inspected: 12/18/18 secret to most in the Downey handling, and beyond that John It was an opportunity that school district – a fully functional provides them with a lot of proved invaluable for Sarnoi. “As a little kid, my mom Grade: A and decked out kitchen, manned the understanding of how the never really supported me boxing “Some people don’t take that by students eager to hone their business works.” because she thought it was a really Subway path,” said Sarnoi. “For me, I was culinary skills. violent sport, and I get that,” said Anime Society This is due much in part to able to go through the program 9131 Imperial Hwy. Ste B Sarnoi. “What happened was if Saturday - LA Public Library (Little These students (and more the work of Warren’s Culinary [and] complete it through Date Inspected: 12/18/18 you really wanted to go to the gym, Tokyo branch), 1 pm importantly, their food) have Instructor Johnny Zegarra, who successfully. From there I was Grade: you had to take the bus from the A become an almost expected staple able to be part of the US boxing Learn about the history of anime, and at several special events district team. They paid for my schooling develop a deeper understanding for Continued on page 3 Japanese animation. and community wide. And as in Michigan, and I went on a full Continued on page 3 2 | The Downey Patriot Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019 Public engagement Happy New Year from Mayor Rick a top priority for Rodriguez Sean Ashton By Rick Rodriguez a father is to help people. Downey Mayor Volunteering not only helps Continued from page 1 those in need but helps Happy New Year, Downey! one feel a personal sense of accomplishment. It demonstrates your interests and express your I hope all of you had a one’s commitment to the collective views on some of the wonderful time with your community and a willingness key issues impacting our overall family during the holidays. 2019 to work for the betterment of quality of life. promises to be a great one for others. our city. There are many projects In January, the City Council met planned to better our city and Luckily in our city we have to discuss the goals and objectives quality of life. numerous local organizations for the year. The City Council’s that help people every day with five overarching principles are: One of my initiatives is to things like free meals, clothes and Fiscal Responsibility, Efficiency bring back the Downey Business even free furniture. But we need and Adaptability, Economic Watch program. During my your help. Many organizations Vibrancy, Quality of Life, Safety tenure as President of the Downey are still in need of volunteers and and Infrastructure, and Public Chamber of Commerce, this supplies. Engagement. Sean Ashton at the Southern program was in place and was California Association of very active in the community. The second week of April is These central priorities are Governments general assembly. Now as Mayor, I want our Volunteer Week. The City will be what guides us and what has led business community to once hosting a Volunteer Fair where to so many accomplishments this Photo courtesy Sean Ashton Rick Rodriguez speaks at Columbus High School graduation again work together with our local volunteer organizations year including the most robust ceremonies. Police Department and the will gather with information infrastructure improvement Downey Chamber to help prevent about how you can help. There Photo courtesy City of Downey plan in the city’s history; $50 and reduce crimes. will be food trucks as well as million worth of upgrades will be this position as one of the most free children activities. More committed to excellence in their better our community. Meetings completed in the next two years. important roles in my life. It has Through this collaboration, information will be available on work, all while being humble of take place inside the Cormack been wonderful to meet so many quarterly business watch their everyday contributions. It’s Room at the Downey City Library. One of my top priorities our website and sites people, travel to Sacramento to seminars will be held in the City time we give our Downey’s Finest This is a wonderful group of for this year was ensuring that as we get closer to the final date. advocate for our city, and celebrate Council Chambers. Seminars are the recognition they deserve. people who together are shaping all residents were given the our city’s achievements with local scheduled for January 10th, April Our city is filled with unsung our community. I hope to see you information they need to be aware Please email me at and international leaders. 11th, July 11th and October 10th heroes. People that do great there. and engaged in city happenings. [email protected] with from 9-10 am. deeds and never ask or receive There is so much to celebrate your story so that we may This year is going to be That is why along with recognition. This year I would like in Downey. We truly do live in the I invite you to complete the recognize the individual at a amazing! Thank you for allowing the State of the City, we have to change that. They are a large best city in the world. Crime Prevention Survey available city council meeting with a city me to serve you and our city. conducted a series of townhall reason of what makes our city on the city’s website where you certificate and city coin. I am very meetings, quarterly Coffee with Thank you Downey for your great. They are Downey’s Finest. Rick Rodriguez may share your input on which much looking forward to reading the Cop events and increased trust in me. It has been an honor Mayor future topics you would like to I would like to hear your story these stories and meeting our social media presence to better to serve as your Mayor. see discussed at meetings. Please of how someone helped you. Your Downey’s Finest. inform our residents of City’s 562-904-7274 Sean Ashton join us for our first meeting on experience may have been with events, programs and future I invite you to attend our [email protected] January 10th to learn how to keep city staff, police officers, firemen, plans. upcoming Clergy Council facebook.com/ City Council office: 562-904-7274 your business safe and how we or just someone you may know meeting on Monday, January MayorRickRodriguez Email: [email protected] can work together to prevent who lives or works in Downey. It has been my pleasure and 7. The Clergy Council is a instagram.com/ : @realseanashton crimes. privilege to serve as your Mayor Unsung heroes are collaboration of residents, clergy, mayorrickrodriguez this year. The City of Downey Instagram: realseanashton One of my passions as a extraordinary everyday people law enforcement and service twitter.com/MayorRRodriguez is an outstanding place to live, Facebook: facebook.com/ resident of Downey and as who do the right thing and are providers working together to #AlwaysForward work and play. I have considered electsean4downey Police increase DUI patrols DOWNEY – The Downey impairment. utilize a taxi or ride-share program Police Department announced it to get home. Drunk drivers should will deploy DUI saturation patrols “When possible, specially be reported by calling 911. this weekend and next in search of trained officers will be available intoxicated drivers. to evaluate those suspected of Over the past three years, drug-impaired driving, which now there were 392 DUI collisions in The patrols will be deployed accounts for a growing number of Downey, police said. this Friday and Saturday from 9:30 impaired driving crashes,” police p.m. to 3:30 a.m., and again next officials said in a news release. Three people were killed and weekend, Jan. 11-12. another 268 were injured. Mission Statement Police officials are reminding Healthy Downey is a community collaborative that focuses on health and nutrition, Police officers will be loking the public to designate a sober creating a sustainable approach to wellness that will positively impact current and future for signs of alcohol and/or drug driver when going out to drink, or generations through forming partnerships with committed community stakeholders

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Continued from page 1 “It’s a mission…headquarters punches. And that’s what I did.” are in Mexico City. I was flying It paid off for Sarnoi. He back and forth at my own expense Sarnoi began boxing at the age overcame his opponent with a to talk to people at the press of 12. His first year, he got “beat third-round knockout. conferences,” said Sarnoi. “I up.” But that didn’t stop him. finally got the call.” Along with winning the WBC “Eventually, I got better,” said Latino Silver Featherweight The fight took place on Oct. Sarnoi. “It drove me to be a better Championship, Sarnoi improved 19 at the Coliseo Luis Donaldo person and a better individual.” his record to 21-4, with 13 wins Colosio in Jalisco, Mexico.. Sarnoi Photo by Alex Dominguez coming via knockout. Boxers that Sarnoi looks up was matched against Luis Lugo to include Sugar Ray Leonard, for the vacant WBC Latino Silver “It’s great. It was like, ‘Damn, Bernard Hopkins, Oscar De La Featherweight Title. I’ve wanted it since I was a kid,’” Hoya, and Floyd Mayweather. said Sarnoi. “Finally winning one Sarnoi’s goal of winning a Downey Unified food truck of the green belts, and now finally Sarnoi says that besides being WBC championship wouldn’t ranked in a major organization it successful fighters, each of those come easy, a fact made obvious in feels so freaking awesome.” competitors have impressive the first round. images and attitudes. Sarnoi now has three months gives students real-world “I got hit hard as hell,” said to defend his title. While he “They’re flamboyant. They Sarnoi. “Every time you fight, you doesn’t know who he will be facing have that little charisma,” said want to see what the guy has in yet, he is starting to ease back into Sarnoi. “I like that.” the first round. What happened experience training to prepare. was he hit me with a left uppercut Several of them also have that I didn’t see.” His next opponent will have Continued from page 1 1, which includes basic cooking, and sanitizer. something else in common that sanitation and safety, and to be within the top 15 of Latin Zegarra says that he plans to Sarnoi liked: a World Boxing “When he hit me with that left cutting skills, along with sauces, America. Whoever that ends up impressive resume of education eventually take students out with Council championship. A “Green uppercut my legs went stiff, and stocks, and plates preparation. being doesn’t seem to matter and in-field experience before the truck into the community Belt.” he dazed me.” His Culinary Arts 2 class covers much to Sarnoi, though. arriving at Warren High School more often. baking and pastries; these “WBC is one of the most Sarnoi didn’t show his about six years ago. “It’s all good,” said Sarnoi. students also provide food and prestigious organizations in opponent he was hurt. He quickly “What we basically use it “I’m ready.” “I’ve been cooking since dessert service at school district for is district meetings, district boxing,” said Sarnoi. “Ever since I came up with a strategy. I was 13; my first real job was functions. was a kid I saw the big champions Sarnoi encourages fans to events, parties,” said Zegarra. “I realized after the first round when I was 15,” said Zegarra. “I “We want to go to the Farmer’s wearing the ‘Green Belt,’ and follow him on social media. He Zegarra says he tries to model I cannot stay on the outside and went to Le Cordon Bleu, and after Market on Saturday…we’re also that’s what I wanted. I wanted can be found on Instagram at @ his classes after the way he was fight this guy,” said Sarnoi. “I Le Cordon Bleu I went to Boca going to start cooking for the staff ‘The Green Belt.’” waltersarnoi. Raton, Florida and I was working taught at Le Cordon Bleu. have to get inside his chest and on Thursdays and Fridays.” It took 20 years. pound him, and smother his at the Addison at Boca Raton “First I was taught the basic More than adding to Hotel…I came back to LA and I skills, then through those basic their culinary education and worked in Hollywood, Westwood, skills we built on them,” said experience, however, Harris Downtown, [and] Beverly Hills.” Zegarra. “I try to give them as says that students gain other, much experience as possible.” Zegarra worked at a myriad of important life skills. Lara resigns as Bears football coach different restaurants, including And what better way to get “What the food truck does an internship at the Water Grill, that experience than on board an is not so much about food,” said DOWNEY – Raul Lara has The former coach at Long a S.G.V.L. tri-champion with jobs at Citizen Smith, Oaks authentic food truck? Gourmet, Napa Valley Grill, Harris. “It’s about interacting resigned as Warren High School Beach Poly, Lara took over a Dominguez and Downey (4-1) in Spago, and Bottega Louie, as well “I don’t know how we got it,” with the public, working together head football program that was winless the 2015 and finished second (4-1) as a stint as a prep cook at “Hell’s said Zegarra. “I was told by Phil under pressure, having a team coach after previous two seasons and 1-28-1 this past season behind eventual Kitchen” for its first two seasons. Davis that his goal was for us to environment… [at the Downey five seasons of the previous three seasons. league champion Paramount (5- coaching the 0). have a food truck…six years later / Warren Game] for example During his tenure, Lara When he was introduced he retires, and a week before he they did a coffee service and a Bears. to former Downey Unified accumulated an overall record of Lara was 2-3 against cross- retires we get a food truck.” dessert service for all the VIP’s. The Bears 29-23-1 and a S.G.V.L. record of town rival Downey with wins in School District Career Technical I would say at any given time Education and Support Director The addition of the food truck finished the 14-11. 2015 (23-6) and 2018 (48-28). there was maybe 60 to 80 people 2018 season Phil Davis, Zegarra says he was has made life easier for Zegarra there grabbing a dessert, a cup The Bears were 6-4 overall and “Coach Lara has put Warren initially hesitant to take on the and his students. Since they with an overall of coffee, interacting with each record of 8-4 2-3 in league play in 2017, 2-7-1 football back on the map and our task of teaching a culinary art already have a kitchen to prep, other, but they were interacting overall and 2-3 in league play in student-athletes have found the class at Warren. With a little much of their work on the truck and a San Gabriel Valley League with the kids too.” record of 4-1. 2016, were 8-3 overall and 4-1 in renewed taste of success on the persuasion, he eventually agreed boils down to finishing touches. league play in 2015 and were 5-5 field and in the classroom,” said to teach one class after school. “We are really encouraging They defeated Crescenta overall and 2-3 in league play in Warren High athletic director The truck includes one large students to dream bigger and “As time went on, one [class] refrigerator, a couple of under Valley, 52-47, in the first round 2014. Samantha Miyahara. reach higher than what was and were then eliminated by turned to two, two turned to refrigerators, two commercial Mark Fetter, contributor possible before, and that’s exactly Northview in the quarterfinal The Bears qualified for three,” said Zegarra. convection ovens, a griddle, a what they are doing. They’re postseason play twice and were six-burner stove, warmers, prep round of the C.I.F. Division 7 Zegarra teaches Culinary Arts really accepting the challenge and playoffs. 1-2 in those games. Warren was table, three-compartment sink pursuing their dreams.” 4 | The Downey Patriot Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019 Christmas concert brings holiday spirit to Downey

latter two bringing deep cheers from the audience. Downey Art Downey Doings Coalition took a full page, as did the Downey Foundation for Educational Opportunities; Angry “It’s Christmas in Downey” waiting seated harpist, Amber Horse Brewing, a boutique micro- Burdick, in her gold -spangled brewery in Montebello, and production brought high- golden chiffon gown. Barriles Restobar. level arts to the Downey A large mixed chorus Chad thanked Lars Theatre. composed of the Southland Clutterham for that imaginative Singers, and drawn from the Paul arrangement of Dr. Seuss’s Mr. Delgado Singers and the Lyric : “Downey, you are blessed By Lorine Parks Opera Orange County, stood to have him. What a treasure!” Society Columnist arrayed on risers in back of an “A crackerjack staff here able fifty-two piece orchestra, backstage, wonderful to work he Hallelujah Chorus conducted by Russian-born with,” said Chad. came early to Downey. Valery Ryvkin. We didn’t have to wait Chad reminded us of his next for Easter, when it is I sat with Giggy Perez-Saab, production on the historic Queen usually performed, but newly minted school board Mary on Feb. 9, a Valentine’s heard it as the rousing finale member, and her mother, Alodia Day cabaret featuring Soprano T Perez-Lam, visiting from Miami. to the first-of-a-kind holiday Anna Schubert, bass-baritone concert at the Downey Theatre. Alodia’s name signifies she is half Christopher Job, “Mr. Grinch,” Spanish, by way of Cuba, and half and red-clad Santa Baby Cooper Performed by two choruses Chinese. Phillip and her band. Truly, one of and a quartet of opera stars, the marks of a true professional is Chad Berlingheri’s Cathedral “I love Confucius,” Alodia versatility. Productions sparkled just like said, “and I was brought up and I the blue December sky outside. taught my daughters to live by the In the year-round spirit From the snap of the whip in Confucian Golden Rule. Do unto of giving, Chad’s Cathedral Photo by james “woody” woods LeRoy Anderson’s “Sleigh Ride,” other as you would be done to, Productions has given back to the to the soaring tenor of Anthony and don’t do to others what you communities where it performs, The Frometa family poses with prior to the “It’s Christmas in Downey” show last month at Ciaramitaro in “O Holy Night,” don’t want them to do to you.” with instruments for children’s the Downey Theatre. Downeyites were treated to a Newly inaugurated mayor musical education, blankets musical feast. of Downey Rick Rodriguez for the homeless and financial and children worldwide. considered the alpha males of dress of silver on nude illusion welcomed the audience and then support of retired nuns. Grand Opera, with his glorious chiffon, stood and walked with Every number sounded new, Then came the big piece, gave an invocation, asking for tones and sustained resonance. dignity to deliver Handel’s great from the harmonies and descants During Intermission on the apparently the first time Handel’s continued blessings to the City Overwhelming. aria “Rejoice Greatly O Daughter of “O Come All ye Faithful” to the fairy-lighted patio, Amber Vogel, Messiah has been performed in of Downey, “already so blessed.” of Zion.” One would like someday pizazz with which Cooper Phillip theatre manager for Venue Tech Downey, a weighty responsibility. One of the six necessary Then at the baton of Maestro to hear a duet-duel between this performed “Santa Baby.” When in a striking red and black print But the string chamber ensemble elements of drama, according to Valery, the concert began. singer’s full timbre and the tenor. she came back, her version of dress, was seen chatting with augmented by that timpanist, Aristotle, is spectacle, or “Ops,” “All I want for Christmas is You,” The busiest musician on the Frank Kearns, poet and publisher was up to it. Soloists included and the costumes and colorful Everyone rose when Maestro erased any vestigial memory of stage was percussionist Shota of the bijou Los Nietos Press. Christopher Job, the bass- style of the female performers Ryvkin turned and cued us in, to the song as performed in the baritone. Gone was the buffo heightened to great effect their honor the custom of standing Hanai, first clapping two sticks Music lover Jorge Montero, classic film, “Love, Actually.” basso who had delighted us with rich natural gifts. for the magnificence of the of wood for the whip crack, whose career included working then moving to the timpani to Mr. Grinch. Here now was a Hallelujah Chorus. Basso Christopher Job sang as an acoustical engineer for Mezzo Claudia Chapa, produce the galloping hooves, soloist who let out all the stops in “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch” Capitol Records, said “It was splendid in a deep teal velvet top The quartet and strings and then moving over to the hanging the aria, “But Who May Abide the in an arrangement by Downey’s a performance worthy of the over a rich taffeta satin skirt of the timpanist took a long curtain chime set to add festive bells. Day of His Coming.” multi-talented Lars Clutterham, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion.” a lighter tone and a sparkling call and Chad and Santa joined that is destined to be a perennial Later, in the hauntingly Martha Medford Sodetani and Christopher sang to out-tenor buckle accent, delivered a them from the wings. A worthy crowd pleaser. That is, if you have harmonious “O Holy Night,” the son, Gordon, enjoyed the event, the tenor Anthony Ciaramitaro. beautiful “O Thou that Tellest first-time production. Downey a basso like Christopher. harpist and the timpani enacted as did Shirley Johnson and fellow But Anthony, returning from “O Good Tidings to Zion.” The expects great things when they Rotarians Jim and Judy Reynolds Holy Night” to perform In Every soprano, Anna Schubert, slim and return. Spotted on the plaza in front a contrasting duet, she gliding and Ryan Keene. Dr. Ed Potter, Valley, showed why tenors are brunette in an Art Deco beaded of the Downey Theatre were her fingers over the strings to beloved former assistant school red-jacketed Bill Kirkwood and produce a cascade of celestial superintendent, joined his fellow Connie in red velvet paisley, glissandos, and then, seated Rotarians in the bloc of seats chatting with Mary Golay; Jim directly behind her, he furiously they took in support of newest and Judy Reynolds, his burgundy raising a tempest of awesome member of their club, Chad. Rancho hospital rings in 2019 jacket brightening the scene. fervor. Steve Roberson and Darlene Pat Gil with red roses on The red-jacketed All- enjoyed the concert, even though her fave color black was busy in American Boys choir performed “Have Yourself a Merry Little Steve professionally writes and with patient carnival the lobby handing out discount sings country-western songs to postcards for the upcoming Christmas” and when the entertain his fellow Kiwanians. By Lorine Parks families, at the verdant campus in-patients,” added Debbie. Downey Symphony Concert on applause came, they bowed Glenn Stephens, who brings Society Columnist off Old River School Road in Jan. 19. Pat is president of the their heads in a rippling domino We could see that other the indie film festival Glennfest Downey. Downey Arts Coalition and a effect as they acknowledged the resident patients from the other to Downey, shared in praising member of the Symphony board. applause. DOWNEY — You could hear A blue sky brightened the facilities were also enjoying the the performances. Glenn wore a Kiwanian Bob Belcher with the sounds of the big band, drum mild December day. “We put afternoon. Rancho offers hope Just before the finale for truly original red, white and blue steel gray baroque curls on his beats and blazing trumpets and on this carnival for children in in vitalizing lives that have been the first half, artistic director printed jacket. moustache came with Cheryl. the shrillness of a fife, before you the Pediatric Ward and their damaged by life-changing illness, and impresario Chad came on got to the big open Don Knabe Also enjoying the mild families,” said Debbie Tomlinson, accident or disability. Spinal cord Santa Claus -- a truly stage to thank everyone who had Plaza at Rancho Los Amigos Southern California winter air Director of Volunteers. “They injury, stroke, traumatic brain unrecognizable Mark Keller worked on the production and National Rehabilitation Center. on the patio were Linda and Rick come here from all over the injury, and other neurological under the make-up and beard -- to acknowledge those who made Haines, she an active Soroptimist United States and Christmas disorders are treated here. stood by an immensely tall tree, a it possible. Chad held up the It was one o’clock in the and past district governor. Ellie can be a lonely time away from great photo op. Then coming into program, singling out the coming afternoon and the Warren High The plaza at Rancho Los Eck and Judy McDonald joined home.” the auditorium one was struck by January Downey Symphony School marching band and drill Amigos (RLA) is one place where her. Soroptimist International a golden harp placed downstage Concert, and the support of team were entertaining the “This carnival is for the kids, a person in a wheelchair is a star. looks after the welfare of women in front of the orchestra, and the the Rotary Club of Downey crowd at the New Year’s carnival who are both out-patients and The RLA campus is a wheelchair- with a nod to the Kiwanis, the for pediatric patients and their friendly place. The pride of the professional staff and the joy of family members, patients in wheelchairs keep a high profile here, from playing games of chance like ring toss, to waiting in the line for cotton candy and

Continued on page 11 Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019 Opinion The Downey Patriot | 5 Mitt Romney: The president shapes the public character of the nation. Trump’s character falls short. By Mitt Romney spirit. With the nation so divided, resentful and angry, presidential corporations and unions. leadership in qualities of character is indispensable. And it is in this The Trump presidency made a deep descent in December. The We must repair our fiscal foundation, setting a course toa province where the incumbent’s shortfall has been most glaring. departures of Defense Secretary Jim Mattis and White House Chief balanced budget. We must attract the best talent to America’s service of Staff John F. Kelly, the appointment of senior persons of lesser The world is also watching. America has long been looked to for and the best innovators to America’s economy. experience, the abandonment of allies who fight beside us, and the leadership. Our economic and military strength was part of that, America is strongest when our arms are linked with other nations. president’s thoughtless claim that America has long been a “sucker” of course, but our enduring commitment to principled conduct in We want a unified and strong Europe, not a disintegrating union. We in world affairs all defined his presidency down. foreign relations, and to the rights of all people to freedom and equal want stable relationships with the nations of Asia that strengthen justice, was even more esteemed. Trump’s words and actions have It is well known that Donald Trump was not my choice for the our mutual security and prosperity. caused dismay around the world. In a 2016 Pew Research Center Republican presidential nomination. After he became the nominee, poll, 84 percent of people in Germany, Britain, France, Canada and I look forward to working on these priorities with Senate Majority I hoped his campaign would refrain from resentment and name- Sweden believed the American president would “do the right thing in Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and other senators. calling. It did not. When he won the election, I hoped he would rise to world affairs.” One year later, that number had fallen to 16 percent. the occasion. His early appointments of Rex Tillerson, Jeff Sessions, Furthermore, I will act as I would with any president, in or out of Nikki Haley, Gary Cohn, H.R. McMaster, Kelly and Mattis were This comes at a very unfortunate time. Several allies in Europe my party: I will support policies that I believe are in the best interest encouraging. But, on balance, his conduct over the past two years, are experiencing political upheaval. Several former Soviet satellite of the country and my state, and oppose those that are not. I do not particularly his actions this month, is evidence that the president states are rethinking their commitment to democracy. Some Asian intend to comment on every tweet or fault. But I will speak out against has not risen to the mantle of the office. nations, such as the Philippines, lean increasingly toward China, significant statements or actions that are divisive, racist, sexist, which advances to rival our economy and our military. The alternative anti-immigrant, dishonest or destructive to democratic institutions. It is not that all of the president’s policies have been misguided. to U.S. world leadership offered by China and Russia is autocratic, He was right to align U.S. corporate taxes with those of global I remain optimistic about our future. In an innovation age, corrupt and brutal. competitors, to strip out excessive regulations, to crack down Americans excel. More importantly, noble instincts live in the hearts on China’s unfair trade practices, to reform criminal justice and The world needs American leadership, and it is in America’s of Americans. The people of this great land will eschew the politics of to appoint conservative judges. These are policies mainstream interest to provide it. A world led by authoritarian regimes is a world anger and fear if they are summoned to the responsibility by leaders Republicans have promoted for years. But policies and appointments — and an America — with less prosperity, less freedom, less peace. in homes, in churches, in schools, in businesses, in government — are only a part of a presidency. who raise our sights and respect the dignity of every child of God — To reassume our leadership in world politics, we must repair the ideal that is the essence of America. To a great degree, a presidency shapes the public character of failings in our politics at home. That project begins, of course, with the nation. A president should unite us and inspire us to follow the highest office once again acting to inspire and unite us. It includes Mitt Romney is a Republican from Utah and the party’s 2012 nominee for “our better angels.” A president should demonstrate the essential political parties promoting policies that strengthen us rather than president. qualities of honesty and integrity, and elevate the national discourse promote tribalism by exploiting fear and resentment. Our leaders with comity and mutual respect. As a nation, we have been blessed must defend our vital institutions despite their inevitable failings: with presidents who have called on the greatness of the American a free press, the rule of law, strong churches, and responsible What a changing climate means for government By Lee H. Hamilton of annual deaths among all weather-related hazards.” In other words, consensus-building effort to deal with it. Occasionally you’ll see bills it kills more people than other weather-related disasters. The human being considered in Congress to study it more, but unless we get real, Looking back at 2018’s weather-related news, it seems clear that cost and strain on public resources of prolonged heat waves will be this will dramatically change our way of life. this was the year climate change became unavoidable. I don’t mean extensive. that the fires in California, coastal flooding in the Carolinas, and And despite the growing impact of extreme weather, the drought throughout the West were new evidence of climate change. The rise in sea levels will be even more disruptive. Sea levels opposition’s point — that policies to fight climate change will impose Rather, they shifted the national mindset. They made climate change have been increasing since we began burning fossil fuels in the 1880s, hardship on working people, especially in manufacturing states — a political issue that cannot be avoided. but the rise is occurring at a faster rate now, something like six to still has some merit and political legs. In response to inaction in eight inches over the past century — compared to almost nothing Congress and the administration, some states have taken important The Earth’s climate changes all the time. But what we’re seeing during the previous two millennia. This already poses a threat to steps to address climate change, even though it’s best dealt with on today is different: the increasing frequency and severity of extreme densely populated coastal areas — in the U.S., about 40 percent of the the federal level. weather. Wet places are becoming wetter; dry places are growing population, or some 120 million people, lives directly on the shoreline. dryer; where it was hot a generation ago, it’s hotter now; where it’s Still, newer members of Congress appear to have more of an historically been cool, it’s growing warmer. The global impact of And that’s without the very real potential of melting glacial and interest in addressing climate change than older, senior members. human activity — specifically, the burning of hydrocarbons — is polar ice, with calamitous results. It’s not just that this would affect And the issue holds particular resonance for younger millennial shuffling the deck. And we’re only beginning to grasp the impact on coastal cities, it would also scramble the geopolitical order as nations voters, whose political influence will only grow over coming elections. our political and economic systems. like the U.S., Canada, and Russia vie for control over the sea lanes and Only recently have thoughtful politicians I talk to begun to ask newly exposed natural resources. Warmer overall temperatures, for instance, have lengthened the whether the political system can deal with the challenges posed by growing season across the U.S. — by about two weeks compared to a I’m not mentioning all this to be alarmist. My point is that climate change before its impact becomes unstoppable. The one thing century ago. But the impact on fruit and grain production isn’t just dealing with climate change constitutes a huge, looming challenge we agree on is that climate change and how to deal with it will place about the growing season: plant diseases are more prevalent, and the to government. And because Americans are fairly divided in their real stress on the system in the years ahead. insects that are vital to healthy agricultural systems are struggling. beliefs about climate change — a division reflected in sharp partisan Insects that spread human diseases, like mosquitoes and ticks, are disagreements — policy makers struggle to come up with politically Lee Hamilton is a Senior Advisor for the Indiana University Center on flourishing. viable approaches. This makes the adverse impacts of climate change Representative Government. He was a member of the U.S. House of potentially much worse, since doing nothing is clearly a recipe for Representatives for 34 years. Precipitation is also changing. There will be more droughts and greater disaster. more heat waves, which will become especially severe in the South and West and in cities. This is troubling news. Extreme heat, according to The problem is that politicians in Washington like to talk the Centers for Disease Control, “often results in the highest number about climate change in general, yet we haven’t seen any concerted Say his name: RIP Cpl. Ronil Singh By Michelle Malkin accomplices arrived in the U.S., were able to evade arrest and detection, blind eyes to legal immigrants like Indo-American Singh, originally and who employed them, and aided, abetted, and sheltered them. from Fiji, who honored our institutions and enforced our laws. In the still of the last night of 2018, the silence of California Dems chilled the air and airwaves. Neighbors, friends and co-workers turned out in full force for a Newman Police Chief Randy Richardson paid tribute to his friend candlelight vigil this week memorializing the dedicated, patriotic, and employee: “This is a man that loved his country. This is a man that Border wall opponent Sen. Kamala Harris tweeted three times compassionate, hard-working husband and father of a 5-month-old worked hard for what he believed in. He believed in this community.” between Christmas and New Year’s Eve bemoaning the plight of illegal baby. But rabble-rousing liberal politicians, so quick to rush down to immigrants and their children. Singh was the true story of the American dream, brought down by the border to exploit the migrant caravan crisis and sabotage President the ongoing open borders nightmare. He cherished his family roots But not a peep was heard from Harris about the brutal shooting Donald Trump’s efforts to keep America safe, were nowhere tobe and heritage, but embraced the privileges and responsibilities of death of Newman, California, Police Department Cpl. Ronil Singh found. legally obtained citizenship as a fully assimilated American. And this is at the hands of a Mexican gang member illegally in the country and How could any decent citizen not be moved by Reggie Singh, who precisely why California Democrats won’t say his name, acknowledge protected by the very sanctuary policies Harris champions. broke down in tears while expressing thanks to local, state and federal his sacrifice or investigate the policy failures that led to his death. Border wall opponent Rep. Nancy Pelosi decried the deaths of officers upon the arrest of his hero brother’s suspected murderer after The silent Dems have spent 30 years obliterating the difference two illegal immigrant children on the same day Singh was murdered, an intense multiagency manhunt? between legal and illegal immigration. bashed the government shutdown and, on New Year’s Eve, promoted How could any public servant not be outraged by the revelations her upcoming MSNBC special. They’ve spent every waking moment since President Trump took of Stanislaus County Sheriff Adam Christianson, who reported that office denying the chaotic consequences of sanctuary policies. But not a peep was heard from Pelosi about Singh, the suspected Ronil Singh’s suspected murderer from Mexico had worked illegally illegal immigrant murderer, or the arrests of a total of seven alleged as a laborer, had known gang affiliations, and had two prior drunk They’ve spent the past year demonizing law enforcement officers accomplices — all reported to be illegally in this country as well. driving arrests before the fatal traffic stop and attempted escape back at both borders and across the interior, stoking fear and hatred of those who put their lives on the line 24/7/365. Border wall opponent Sen. Dianne Feinstein released a public to Mexico. letter to the Customs and Border Patrol agency on the day of Singh’s California’s sanctuary laws, supported by every California Democrat To speak Cpl. Ronil Singh’s name is to admit the blood on their murder to voice her “strong concern about the recent deaths and and signed into law by Gov. Jerry Brown, barred local authorities from own hands. illnesses of children detained in Border Patrol custody, and to request reporting the alleged cop-killer for his prior criminal arrests to ICE. a full accounting and a revised protocol to prevent such tragedies from Michelle Malkin is host of “Michelle Malkin Investigates” on CRTV.com. The priorities couldn’t be starker: Open borders Democratic hearts occurring in the future.” Her email address is [email protected]. bleed for those bent on undermining our sovereignty, while they turn But not a peep was heard from Feinstein about Singh, no call for investigation of how the suspected murderer and his alleged My 2019 Downey wishlist By Eric Pierce around local issues, but we saw a disturbing trend last year with national politics creeping into our Downey elections, and that’s scary. Most of us are probably in agreement that Downey is a desirable It shouldn’t matter if our city council or school board representatives place to live or work. We have relatively safe neighborhoods are Democrat, Republican, or any other party. Their vision for Downey (notwithstanding the scoundrels that love to steal packages and going forward, and track record of meaningful contributions to the rummage through unlocked vehicles, but that’s a plague on all L.A. Downey community, takes precedent over their political leanings. County, and even then we have 100-plus neighborhood watch groups). Completion of freeway construction. Without the benefit of an We have a growing number of dining options and several places to engineering degree or any formal training in highway management, it shop, meaning there’s few reasons you have to leave Downey, unless appears ridiculous how long it is taking to widen the 5 Freeway. you’re heading to Costco, Target, or, ahem, Trader Joe’s. A second hotel option. Or maybe a third hotel option, if the There’s an undeniable sense of relief when you drive into Downey rumored hotel at the Promenade materializes. Construction on a from our neighboring cities -- it’s the joy and security of knowing that Springhill Suites across from Stonewood Center is supposed to begin you’ve arrived home. early this year. Yes, we’re lucky to be in Downey, but that doesn’t mean there Live streaming of the Downey Christmas Parade. In the good old aren’t areas that can be improved. In fact, I think self-evaluation is days, the parade was broadcast on local cable, but that hasn’t happened necessary to continue to grow as a city. How you define “growth” is for a while now. It would be nice to have the parade streamed for those subjective, but it doesn’t necessarily mean increasing the population. who cannot attend. Anyway, below is my humble wishlist for 2019: A historical preservation ordinance. Downey needs a policy with A second dog park. If it were up to me, we’d replace the handball teeth for the protection of our historical properties. courts at Golden Park with a dog enclosure. The return of the pedestrian bridge at Wilderness Park. I’m Adequate parking for new housing. I don’t oppose new housing, going to wish this into existence. I oppose new housing with insufficient parking. Eric Pierce is editor of the Downey Patriot. Turn arrows at Firestone and Lakewood. Turning on a stale green while northbound or southbound on Lakewood is risky business. Less partisan politics. Local elections have traditionally centered 6 | The Downey Patriot Comics/Crossword Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019 SPEED BUMP DAVE COVERLY

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MONDAY, APRIL 15 Sunday, may 19 Downey happenings SATURDAY, MARCH 2 Downey Adult School Golf Los Chicos del 512, 7 pm. Called Family Night at the Space Center, Tournament, 12 pm. Downey “the best Selena tribute band 6:30 pm. The space center’s Adult School’s annual golf out there,” Los Chicos del 512 friday, jan. 4 sunday, jan. 13 thursday, jan. 31 normal exhibits will be open, plus tournament raising money for performs across the country, taking telescopes for stargazing, and Hello Kitty Truck, 10 am to 8 Excursion to Skyspace Los Lunch & Learn, 11:30 am. Learn student scholarships. Rio Hondo audiences back to 1995. Downey family games. Columbia Memorial pm. The famous Hello Kitty Cafe Angeles, 10 am. See L.A. from to become a mortgage loan Golf Club, 10627 Old River School Theatre, 8435 Firestone Blvd. Space Center, 12400 Columbia truck will be parked near Cinemark a birds-eye view at the tallest originator in less than 30 days. Rd. Way. selling treats and merch, while observation deck in L.A. Call (562) Hosted by Affinity Real Estate. supplies last. Downey Promenade 904-7223 for details. Downey Association of Realtors, wednesday, may 29 12073 Paramount Blvd. Saturday, april 20 Movie Night, 5:30 pm. Bring the Mercado Downey, 12-5 pm. thursday, march 14 Columbus High Graduation, time entire family for a free movie night, Vendors, artisan crafts, and food Kids & Cops Day, 11 am. Police TBA. Columbus High’s class of 2018 GOOD Luncheon, 11:30 am. hosted by the Girls in STEM Club. booths. Los Amigos Country Club, officers and local kids come graduates. Downey Theatre, 8435 SATURDAY, FEB. 2 Annual fundraiser benefiting Gangs Columbia Memorial Space Center, 7295 Quill Dr. together for a day of games and Firestone Blvd. Out of Downey. Rio Hondo Event 12400 Columbia Way. Astronaut Commemoration, 10 activities. Furman Park, 10419 Rives Center, 10627 Old River School Rd. am. Remembering the astronauts Suicide Queen & Vertigo Shock, Ave. wednesday, jan. 16 of the Challenger, Columbia, and 9:30 pm. The goth bands perform Blue Öyster Cult , 8 pm. The heavy thursday, may 30 Apollo I, all of whom we lost on metal band from Long Island, New live, plus music by DJ Terminal Quilt Presentation, 10 am. Pat our trek to the stars. Columbia York performs their canon of hits. Warren High Graduation, 6 and DJ Terror. Stardust Club, 7643 Knoechel, a noted quilter and thursday, april 25 Memorial Space Center, 12400 Downey Theatre, 8435 Firestone pm. Warren High’s class of 2018 Firestone Blvd. author, will present a trunk show Columbia Way Blvd. We’ve Only Just Begun, 7 graduates. Long Beach City entitled, “40 Fabulous Years with pm. A 50th anniversary concert College, 5000 E. Lew Davis St. Eleanor.” Eleanor is Eleanor Burns You Are a Masterpiece, 10 am. celebration of The Carpenters’ first monday, jan. 7 of “Quilt in a Day” fame, and she An identity initiative workshop album with A&M Records. Downey is celebrating her 40th quilting featuring paint and praise. For girls Saturday, March 23 Clergy Council Meeting, 6 pm. A Theatre, 8435 Firestone Blvd. friday, may 31 anniversary. Woman’s Club of ages 9-12. Barbara J. Riley Center, collaboration of residents, clergy, Amistad Gala, 5:30 pm. Annual Downey, 9813 Paramount Blvd. 7810 Quill Drv. gala fundraiser benefiting Rancho Downey High Graduation, law enforcement and service 6 pm. Downey High’s class of Los Amigos National Rehabilitation saturday, may 18 providers working together to Villalobos Brothers, 8 pm. The 2018 graduates. Long Beach City better our community. Downey City popular Mexican trio perform their Center. Westin Long Beach, 333 saturday, jan. 19 Ocean Blvd. Downey High Prom, 8 pm. Grove College, 5000 E. Lew Davis St. Library, 11121 Brookshire Ave. brand of jazz, rock and classical of Anaheim, 2200 Katella Ave. Compiled by Eric Pierce. Email Downey Symphony, 8 pm. music. They’ll be joined by Flor de calendar listings to Performances of Mozart, “Peter and Toleache. Downey Theatre, 8435 [email protected] tuesday, jan. 8 the Wolf,” and a world premiere by Firestone Blvd. Saturday, March 30 Lars Clutterham. Downey Theatre, Coffee with the Superintendent, Arc Walk for Independence, 9 am. 8435 Firestone Blvd. 6 pm. Chat with Downey Unified A 1- or 3-mile walk to celebrate SUNDAY, FEB. 3 superintendent Dr. John Garcia Black Sabbath Tribute, 8 pm. people with developmental over a cup of coffee. Stauffer Live performances by Mistress of Super Bowl Breakfast, 8-11 am. disabilities. Stonewood Center, 251 Middle School library, 11985 Old Reality, an all-female Black Sabbath Enjoy a hearty breakfast for $8, Stonewood St. River School Rd. tribute band, and also The Burning with proceeds benefiting Downey Doors. Epic Lounge, 8239 2nd St. DeMolay. Plus a boutique for shopping. Masonic Lodge, 8244 saturday, april 6 wednesday, jan. 9 3rd St. Downey Symphony, 8 pm. An all- wednesday, jan. 23 Tarot Class, 7 pm. The first in a Gershwin concert, featuring a guest 4-class series that will teach you Landlord Workshop, 3 pm. Learn solo by pianist Bernadene Blaha. SATURDAY, FEB. 9 how to read tarot with confidence. how to seek prospective tenants, Downey Theatre, 8435 Firestone Solar Lotus, 11016 Myrtle St. the rental process, credit checks, Walk for Water, 9 am. The Blvd. and your rights and responsibilities. KIWIN’s of Diamond Division raise Downey City Library, 11121 awareness of the global water thursday, jan. 10 Brookshire Ave. crisis. Downey High School football sunday, april 7 stadium, 11040 Brookshire Ave. Business Watch Meeting, 9 am. Billy Ocean, 7 pm. With more than The first in a quarterly series of Excursion to Palm Springs, 9 am. 30 million records sold, Billy Ocean thursday, jan. 24 crime prevention seminars for the Enjoy a scenic ride on the Palm is a pop legend with no signs of Downey business community. City No Excuses Show, 9 pm. Artists Springs tram, and enjoy downtown slowing down. Downey Theatre, Hall, 11111 Brookshire Ave. are invited to go on stage and Palm Springs before heading 8435 Firestone Blvd. showcase their talents, “no home. Call (562) 904-7223 for Excursion to see Aladdin, 5:30 excuses.” Stardust Club, 7643 details. pm. A special night trip to see Firestone Blvd. wednesday, april 10 “Aladdin” at the Segerstrom Center of the Arts. Call (562) 904-7223 for Havana Cuba All Stars, 8 pm. Saturday, Feb. 23 details. Some of Cuba’s greatest musicians friday, jan. 25 Healthy Downey 5K, 8 am. A 5K and dancers perform everything Hotel California - A Salute to walk/run to raise money for the from the cha cha to rumba. saturday, jan. 12 the Eagles, 8 pm. A dynamic show TLC Family Resource Center. Apollo Downey Theatre, 8435 Firestone saluting the work of The Eagles. Park, 12544 Rives Ave. Blvd. Human Trafficking Awareness Featuring mega hits such as “Take Forum, 10 am. Hear from a panel NWDLL Opening Day, 10 am. It Easy” and “Hotel California.” of speakers about modern day Opening Day of Northwest Downey Downey Theatre, 8435 Firestone friday, april 12 human trafficking. Downey Adult Little League. Furman Park, 10419 Blvd. School, 12340 Woodruff Ave. Rives Ave. Coffee with the Superintendent, Mid-Life Crisis on Stage, 8 pm. 9 am. Chat with Downey Unified Vendorama, 11 am to 4 pm. A Angels & Agony, 9:30 pm. Angels Los Angeles band Mid-Life Crisis is superintendent Dr. John Garcia monthly marketplace featuring & Agony, a synth-pop band from joined by Erratik Behavior for live over a cup of coffee. Lewis local small business vendors. St. Holland, performs live in a rare U.S. classic and hard rock from the ‘70s, Elementary cafeteria, 113220 Mark’s Church, 10354 Downey Ave. show. Stardust Club, 7643 Firestone ‘80s, and ‘90s. Stardust Club, 7643 Bellflower Blvd. Blvd. Nutrition Seminar, 1:30 pm. Firestone Blvd. Following a plant-based diet: the what, why and how. Seventh-day SATURDAY, APRIL 13 SUNDAY, FEB. 24 Adventist Church, 9820 Lakewood saturday, jan. 26 Brunch with the Bunny, 9:30 am Blvd. Excursion to San Diego, 8 am. 90’s Alternative Night, 8 pm. to 12:30 pm. Carnival games, arts Visit downtown San Diego and the Musical tributes to Nirvana, Jane’s and crafts, prize walk, and optional Veterans Museum at Balboa Park. 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A thousand dollars ($1,000).) where it expires 40 days after any change in statement is true and correct. (A registrant PETRO, 8111 ATLANTIC AVE, CUDAHY THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) new Fictitious Business Name Statement S/ARNOLD RAY DASARO, OWNER the facts set forth in the statement pursuant who declares as true any material matter DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) NORTH STAR CA 90201, LA COUNTY must be filed before the expiration. Effective This statement was filed with the County to Section 17913 other then a change in the pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business Articles of Incorporation or Organization LANDSCAPE, 8526 QUINN ST, DOWNEY January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Clerk of Los Angeles on DECEMBER 11, residence address of a registered owner. A and Professions Code that the registrant CA 90241, LA COUNTY, 11148 WALNUT Number (if applicable): AI #ON: 2510955 Name Statement must be accompanied by 2018 new Fictitious Business Name Statement knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) SOUTH STREET, BLOOMINGTON CA 92316 the affidavit of identity form. Notice - In accordance with Subdivision must be filed before the expiration. Effective punishable by a fin not to exceed one Articles of Incorporation or Organization CITY GAS, INC., 10602 IMPERIAL HWY, The filing of this statement does not of itself (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business thousand dollars ($1,000).) NORWALK CA 90650 Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Statement generally expires at the end of Name Statement must be accompanied by S/JOSE L ROBLES MIRANDA, OWNER REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) NORTH State of Incorporation: CA Business Name in violation of the rights of five years from the date on which it was filed the affidavit of identity form. This statement was filed with the County THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A STAR LAND CARE, 11148 WALNUT another under Federal, State or Common in the office of the County Clerk, except, as The filing of this statement does not of itself Clerk of Los Angeles on DECEMBER 13, STREET, BLOOMINGTON CA 92316 CORPORATION Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious 2018 The date registrant started to transact State of Incorporation: CA and Professions Code). where it expires 40 days after any change in Business Name in violation of the rights of Notice - In accordance with Subdivision THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A business under the fictitious business name the facts set forth in the statement pursuant another under Federal, State or Common (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name or names listed above: 12/2018 CORPORATION The Downey Patriot to Section 17913 other then a change in the Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business Statement generally expires at the end of The date registrant started to transact I declare that all the information in this 12/20/18, 12/27/18, 1/3/19, 1/10/19 residence address of a registered owner. A and Professions Code). five years from the date on which it was filed statement is true and correct. (A registrant business under the fictitious business name new Fictitious Business Name Statement in the office of the County Clerk, except, as or names listed above: N/A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS who declares as true any material matter must be filed before the expiration. Effective The Downey Patriot provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business I declare that all the information in this NAME STATEMENT January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business 12/27/18, 1/3/19, 1/10/19, 1/17/19 where it expires 40 days after any change in statement is true and correct. (A registrant File Number 2018315909 and Professions Code that the registrant Name Statement must be accompanied by the facts set forth in the statement pursuant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor who declares as true any material matter THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) the affidavit of identity form. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS to Section 17913 other then a change in the pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) PAPPA NAME STATEMENT punishable by a fin not to exceed one The filing of this statement does not of itself residence address of a registered owner. A thousand dollars ($1,000).) and Professions Code that the registrant CHURROS, 9238.5 HALL ROAD, DOWNEY authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious File Number 2018314143 new Fictitious Business Name Statement knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor CA 90242, LA COUNTY THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) S/SOUTH CITY GAS, INC., PRESIDENT, Business Name in violation of the rights of must be filed before the expiration. Effective HUMBERTO FLORES punishable by a fin not to exceed one Articles of Incorporation or Organization another under Federal, State or Common DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) PREMIERE January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business thousand dollars ($1,000).) Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A BUS SERVICE, 1110 S. AMALIA AVE., This statement was filed with the County Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business Name Statement must be accompanied by Clerk of Los Angeles on DECEMBER 17, S/NORTH STAR LAND CARE, CEO, JOSE REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) ORLANDO and Professions Code). LOS ANGELES CA 90022, LA COUNTY the affidavit of identity form. ANTONIO MARTINEZ MARTIN CERNAS, 3788 MILLIKEN AVE Articles of Incorporation or Organization 2018 The filing of this statement does not of itself Notice - In accordance with Subdivision This statement was filed with the County SUITE D, MIRA LOMA CA 91752 The Downey Patriot Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Clerk of Los Angeles on DECEMBER 13, State of Incorporation: N/A REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) MOISES (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name 12/13/18, 12/20/18, 12/27/18, 1/3/19 Business Name in violation of the rights of Statement generally expires at the end of 2018 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN CASTILLO GONZALEZ, 1110 S. AMALIA another under Federal, State or Common Notice - In accordance with Subdivision INDIVIDUAL STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT AVE., LOS ANGELES CA 90022 five years from the date on which it was filed Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business in the office of the County Clerk, except, as (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name The date registrant started to transact OF USE OF FICTITIOUS State of Incorporation: N/A and Professions Code). Statement generally expires at the end of business under the fictitious business name BUSINESS NAME THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, five years from the date on which it was filed or names listed above: 12/2018 2018310167 INDIVIDUAL where it expires 40 days after any change in The Downey Patriot the facts set forth in the statement pursuant in the office of the County Clerk, except, as I declare that all the information in this FILE NO: 2017042885 DATE FILED: The date registrant started to transact 12/20/18, 12/27/18, 1/3/19, 1/10/19 provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, statement is true and correct. (A registrant FEBRUARY 21, 2017 business under the fictitious business name to Section 17913 other then a change in the where it expires 40 days after any change in who declares as true any material matter NAME OF BUSINESS(ES): CARSON or names listed above: N/A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS residence address of a registered owner. A the facts set forth in the statement pursuant pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business FAMILY DENTAL OFFICE I declare that all the information in this NAME STATEMENT new Fictitious Business Name Statement to Section 17913 other then a change in the and Professions Code that the registrant STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP statement is true and correct. (A registrant File Number 2018314237 must be filed before the expiration. Effective residence address of a registered owner. A knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor CODE: 144 WEST CARSON ST., CARSON, who declares as true any material matter THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business new Fictitious Business Name Statement punishable by a fin not to exceed one CA, 90745-4004 pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) JUST CRUISING Name Statement must be accompanied by must be filed before the expiration. Effective thousand dollars ($1,000).) REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) BAJO and Professions Code that the registrant (2) RADHIKA RADHIKA, 1147 WALL ST the affidavit of identity form. January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business S/ORLANDO MARTIN CERNAS, OWNER DMD & LIWANAG DMD,INC, 144 WEST knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor # 203, LOS ANGELES CA 90015, LA The filing of this statement does not of itself Name Statement must be accompanied by This statement was filed with the County CARSON ST., CARSON CA 90745-4004 punishable by a fin not to exceed one COUNTY, P.O.BOX 1017, ARTESIA 90702 authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious the affidavit of identity form. Clerk of Los Angeles on DECEMBER 19, If Corporation or LLC – Print State of thousand dollars ($1,000).) Articles of Incorporation or Organization Business Name in violation of the rights of The filing of this statement does not of itself 2018 Incorporation/Organization: CA S/MOISES CASTILLO GONZALEZ, Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A another under Federal, State or Common authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Notice - In accordance with Subdivision Business was conducted by: A OWNER REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) INDIA Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business Business Name in violation of the rights of (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name CORPORATION This statement was filed with the County CASUAL DESIGNS INC, 1147 WALL ST. # and Professions Code). another under Federal, State or Common Statement generally expires at the end of I declare that all information in this statement Clerk of Los Angeles on DECEMBER 18, 203, LOS ANGELES CA 90015 Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business five years from the date on which it was filed is true and correct. (A registrant who 2018 State of Incorporation: CA The Downey Patriot and Professions Code). in the office of the County Clerk, except, as declares as true information which he or Notice - In accordance with Subdivision THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A 12/20/18, 12/27/18, 1/3/19, 1/10/19 provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name CORPORATION FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The Downey Patriot where it expires 40 days after any change in S/BAJO DMD & LIWANAG DMD,INC, VICE Statement generally expires at the end of The date registrant started to transact NAME STATEMENT 12/20/18, 12/27/18, 1/3/19, 1/10/19 the facts set forth in the statement pursuant PRESIDENT, ELENITA LIWANAG five years from the date on which it was filed business under the fictitious business name File Number 2018313498 to Section 17913 other then a change in the This statement was filed with the County in the office of the County Clerk, except, as or names listed above: N/A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) residence address of a registered owner. A Clerk of LOS ANGELES on DECEMBER provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, I declare that all the information in this DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) CORA’S NAME STATEMENT new Fictitious Business Name Statement 13, 2018 where it expires 40 days after any change in statement is true and correct. (A registrant File Number 2018302640 EXPRESS, 9363 HASTING BLVD, must be filed before the expiration. Effective the facts set forth in the statement pursuant who declares as true any material matter JURUPA VALLEY CA 92509, COUNTY THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business The Downey Patriot to Section 17913 other then a change in the pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) JUST RIGHT OF RIVERSIDE Name Statement must be accompanied by 12/20/18, 12/27/18, 1/3/19, 1/10/19 residence address of a registered owner. A and Professions Code that the registrant Articles of Incorporation or Organization BARBERSHOP, 431 E MARKET STREET, the affidavit of identity form. new Fictitious Business Name Statement knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor LONG BEACH CA 90805, LA COUNTY FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A The filing of this statement does not of itself must be filed before the expiration. Effective punishable by a fin not to exceed one REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) LOURDES Articles of Incorporation or Organization authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious NAME STATEMENT January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business thousand dollars ($1,000).) Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A File Number 2018305404 G. GARCIA RAMOS, 9363 HASTING BLVD, Business Name in violation of the rights of Name Statement must be accompanied by S/INDIA CASUAL DESIGNS INC., CEO, JURUPA VALLEY CA 92509 REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) JUAN another under Federal, State or Common THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) the affidavit of identity form. ROSHAN L KHANDPUR MANUEL VILLALOBOS JR, 6746 GAVIOTA DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) HAPPY TAX State of Incorporation: N/A Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business The filing of this statement does not of itself This statement was filed with the County THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN AVENUE, LONG BEACH CA 90805 and Professions Code). SERVICE, 12501 PARAMOUNT BLVD 216, authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Clerk of Los Angeles on DECEMBER 18, State of Incorporation: N/A DOWNEY CA 90242, LA COUNTY INDIVIDUAL Business Name in violation of the rights of 2018 The date registrant started to transact THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN The Downey Patriot Articles of Incorporation or Organization another under Federal, State or Common Notice - In accordance with Subdivision INDIVIDUAL Number (if applicable): AI #ON: 4176580 business under the fictitious business name 12/27/18, 1/3/19, 1/10/19, 1/17/19 Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name or names listed above: N/A The date registrant started to transact REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) KLMG and Professions Code). Statement generally expires at the end of business under the fictitious business name FICTITIOUS BUSINESS GROUP, INC, 12501 PARAMOUNT BLVD I declare that all the information in this five years from the date on which it was filed statement is true and correct. (A registrant or names listed above: 12/2018 NAME STATEMENT UNIT 216, DOWNEY CA 90242 The Downey Patriot in the office of the County Clerk, except, as I declare that all the information in this File Number 2018320219 State of Incorporation: CA who declares as true any material matter 12/20/18, 12/27/18, 1/3/19, 1/10/19 provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business statement is true and correct. (A registrant THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A where it expires 40 days after any change in who declares as true any material matter DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) TACOS CORPORATION FICTITIOUS BUSINESS and Professions Code that the registrant the facts set forth in the statement pursuant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business BOMBA, 3535 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. The date registrant started to transact NAME STATEMENT to Section 17913 other then a change in the and Professions Code that the registrant BLVD, LYNWOOD CA 90262, LA COUNTY business under the fictitious business name File Number 2018313041 punishable by a fin not to exceed one residence address of a registered owner. A thousand dollars ($1,000).) knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor Articles of Incorporation or Organization or names listed above: 12/2018 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) new Fictitious Business Name Statement punishable by a fin not to exceed one Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A I declare that all the information in this DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) AV COMFORTS, S/LOURDES G. GARCIA RAMOS, OWNER must be filed before the expiration. Effective This statement was filed with the County thousand dollars ($1,000).) REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) MIGUEL statement is true and correct. (A registrant 2533 E 129TH ST, COMPTON CA 90222, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business S/JUAN MANUEL VILLALOBOS JR, MORAN, 3535 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR who declares as true any material matter LA COUNTY Clerk of Los Angeles on DECEMBER 18, Name Statement must be accompanied by 2018 OWNER BLVD, LYNWOOD CA 90262 pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business Articles of Incorporation or Organization the affidavit of identity form. This statement was filed with the County State of Incorporation: N/A and Professions Code that the registrant Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A Notice - In accordance with Subdivision The filing of this statement does not of itself (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Clerk of Los Angeles on DECEMBER 6, THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) AMPARO authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious 2018 INDIVIDUAL punishable by a fin not to exceed one VALADEZ, 2533 E 129TH ST, COMPTON Statement generally expires at the end of Business Name in violation of the rights of five years from the date on which it was filed Notice - In accordance with Subdivision The date registrant started to transact thousand dollars ($1,000).) CA 90222 another under Federal, State or Common (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name business under the fictitious business name S/KLMG GROUP, INC, PRESIDENT, State of Incorporation: N/A in the office of the County Clerk, except, as Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, Statement generally expires at the end of or names listed above: N/A KENNETH GAETOS THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN and Professions Code). five years from the date on which it was filed I declare that all the information in this This statement was filed with the County INDIVIDUAL where it expires 40 days after any change in in the office of the County Clerk, except, as statement is true and correct. (A registrant Clerk of Los Angeles on DECEMBER 10, The date registrant started to transact the facts set forth in the statement pursuant The Downey Patriot to Section 17913 other then a change in the provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, who declares as true any material matter 2018 business under the fictitious business name 12/27/18, 1/3/19, 1/10/19, 1/17/19 where it expires 40 days after any change in pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business Notice - In accordance with Subdivision or names listed above: N/A residence address of a registered owner. A the facts set forth in the statement pursuant and Professions Code that the registrant (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name I declare that all the information in this FICTITIOUS BUSINESS new Fictitious Business Name Statement to Section 17913 other then a change in the knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor Statement generally expires at the end of statement is true and correct. (A registrant NAME STATEMENT must be filed before the expiration. Effective residence address of a registered owner. A punishable by a fin not to exceed one five years from the date on which it was filed who declares as true any material matter File Number 2018320249 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business new Fictitious Business Name Statement thousand dollars ($1,000).) in the office of the County Clerk, except, as pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) Name Statement must be accompanied by must be filed before the expiration. Effective S/MIGUEL MORAN, OWNER, MIGUEL provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, and Professions Code that the registrant DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) CASA DE LA the affidavit of identity form. January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business MORAN where it expires 40 days after any change in knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor SALUD, 9425 TELEGRAPH RD SUITE The filing of this statement does not of itself Name Statement must be accompanied by This statement was filed with the County the facts set forth in the statement pursuant punishable by a fin not to exceed one 112, PICO RIVERA CA 90660, LA COUNTY authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious the affidavit of identity form. Clerk of Los Angeles on DECEMBER 26, to Section 17913 other then a change in the thousand dollars ($1,000).) Articles of Incorporation or Organization Business Name in violation of the rights of The filing of this statement does not of itself 2018 residence address of a registered owner. A S/AMPARO VALADEZ, OWNER Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A another under Federal, State or Common authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Notice - In accordance with Subdivision new Fictitious Business Name Statement This statement was filed with the County REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business Business Name in violation of the rights of (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name must be filed before the expiration. Effective Clerk of Los Angeles on DECEMBER 17, BLANCA E FLORES, 8614 1/2 ROSE ST, and Professions Code). another under Federal, State or Common Statement generally expires at the end of January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business 2018 BELLFLOWER CA 90706 Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business five years from the date on which it was filed Name Statement must be accompanied by Notice - In accordance with Subdivision State of Incorporation: N/A The Downey Patriot and Professions Code). in the office of the County Clerk, except, as the affidavit of identity form. (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN 12/20/18, 12/27/18, 1/3/19, 1/10/19 provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, The filing of this statement does not of itself Statement generally expires at the end of INDIVIDUAL FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The Downey Patriot where it expires 40 days after any change in authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious five years from the date on which it was filed The date registrant started to transact NAME STATEMENT 12/13/18, 12/20/18, 12/27/18, 1/3/19 the facts set forth in the statement pursuant Business Name in violation of the rights of in the office of the County Clerk, except, as business under the fictitious business name File Number 2018313475 to Section 17913 other then a change in the another under Federal, State or Common provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, or names listed above: N/A THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS residence address of a registered owner. A Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business where it expires 40 days after any change in I declare that all the information in this NAME STATEMENT DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) MBS BUDDY, new Fictitious Business Name Statement and Professions Code). the facts set forth in the statement pursuant statement is true and correct. (A registrant 1124 W JUANITA AVE, SAN DIMAS CA File Number 2018321255 must be filed before the expiration. Effective to Section 17913 other then a change in the who declares as true any material matter THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) 91773, LA COUNTY January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business The Downey Patriot residence address of a registered owner. A pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business Articles of Incorporation or Organization DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) BARRY’S AUTO Name Statement must be accompanied by 12/13/18, 12/20/18, 12/27/18, 1/3/19 new Fictitious Business Name Statement and Professions Code that the registrant SALE4S, 545 E.ROSECRANS AVE #B, Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A the affidavit of identity form. must be filed before the expiration. Effective knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) MARISELA GARDENA CA 90248, LA COUNTY The filing of this statement does not of itself FICTITIOUS BUSINESS January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business punishable by a fin not to exceed one Articles of Incorporation or Organization NAME STATEMENT BAHENA TREVINO SALDANA, 1124 W authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Name Statement must be accompanied by thousand dollars ($1,000).) JUANITA AVE, SAN DIMAS CA 91773 Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A Business Name in violation of the rights of File Number 2018295613 the affidavit of identity form. S/BLANCA E FLORES, OWNER REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) BARAKAT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) State of Incorporation: N/A another under Federal, State or Common The filing of this statement does not of itself This statement was filed with the County THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN I GERGES, 26223 ALTA VISTA AVE, Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) FIX HEATING authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Clerk of Los Angeles on DECEMBER 26, HARBOR CITY CA 90710 & COOLING, 4216 E LINSLEY STREET, INDIVIDUAL and Professions Code). Business Name in violation of the rights of 2018 The date registrant started to transact State of Incorporation: N/A COMPTON CA 90221, LA COUNTY another under Federal, State or Common Notice - In accordance with Subdivision THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN Articles of Incorporation or Organization business under the fictitious business name The Downey Patriot Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name or names listed above: N/A INDIVIDUAL 1/3/19, 1/10/19, 1/17/19, 1/24/19 Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A and Professions Code). Statement generally expires at the end of The date registrant started to transact REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) EULISES I declare that all the information in this five years from the date on which it was filed statement is true and correct. (A registrant business under the fictitious business name FICTITIOUS BUSINESS MOISES ANDA, 4216 E LINSLEY STREET, The Downey Patriot in the office of the County Clerk, except, as or names listed above: 12/2018 NAME STATEMENT COMPTON CA 90221 who declares as true any material matter 1/3/19, 1/10/19, 1/17/19, 1/24/19 provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business I declare that all the information in this File Number 2018307043 State of Incorporation: N/A where it expires 40 days after any change in statement is true and correct. (A registrant THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN FICTITIOUS BUSINESS and Professions Code that the registrant the facts set forth in the statement pursuant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor who declares as true any material matter DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) CARRENO INDIVIDUAL NAME STATEMENT to Section 17913 other then a change in the pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business ELECTRIC, 1443 S WOODS AVE, LOS The date registrant started to transact File Number 2018316608 punishable by a fin not to exceed one residence address of a registered owner. A thousand dollars ($1,000).) and Professions Code that the registrant ANGELES CA 90022, LA COUNTY business under the fictitious business name THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) new Fictitious Business Name Statement knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor Articles of Incorporation or Organization or names listed above: 11/2018 DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) CHRISTINA S/MARISELA BAHENA TREVINO must be filed before the expiration. Effective SALDANA, OWNER punishable by a fin not to exceed one Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A I declare that all the information in this MYUNG DDS, 12009 GARFIELD AVE, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business thousand dollars ($1,000).) REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) HECTOR statement is true and correct. (A registrant SOUTH GATE CA 90280, COUNTY OF This statement was filed with the County Name Statement must be accompanied by Clerk of Los Angeles on DECEMBER 18, S/BARAKAT I GERGES, OWNER OCTAVIO CARRENO JR, 1443 S WOODS who declares as true any material matter LOS ANGELES the affidavit of identity form. This statement was filed with the County AVE, LOS ANGELES CA 90022 pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business Articles of Incorporation or Organization 2018 The filing of this statement does not of itself Notice - In accordance with Subdivision Clerk of Los Angeles on DECEMBER 27, State of Incorporation: N/A and Professions Code that the registrant Number (if applicable): AI #ON: 4210115 authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious 2018 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) EMBRACE (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Business Name in violation of the rights of Statement generally expires at the end of Notice - In accordance with Subdivision INDIVIDUAL punishable by a fin not to exceed one DENTAL INC, 12009 GARFIELD AVE, another under Federal, State or Common (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name The date registrant started to transact thousand dollars ($1,000).) SOUTH GATE CA 90280 five years from the date on which it was filed Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business in the office of the County Clerk, except, as Statement generally expires at the end of business under the fictitious business name S/EULISES MOISES ANDA, OWNER State of Incorporation: CA and Professions Code). five years from the date on which it was filed or names listed above: N/A This statement was filed with the County THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, in the office of the County Clerk, except, as I declare that all the information in this Clerk of Los Angeles on NOVEMBER 27, CORPORATION where it expires 40 days after any change in The Downey Patriot the facts set forth in the statement pursuant provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, statement is true and correct. (A registrant 2018 The date registrant started to transact 1/3/19, 1/10/19, 1/17/19, 1/24/19 where it expires 40 days after any change in who declares as true any material matter Notice - In accordance with Subdivision business under the fictitious business name to Section 17913 other then a change in the the facts set forth in the statement pursuant pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name or names listed above: 11/2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS residence address of a registered owner. A to Section 17913 other then a change in the and Professions Code that the registrant Statement generally expires at the end of I declare that all the information in this NAME STATEMENT new Fictitious Business Name Statement residence address of a registered owner. A knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor five years from the date on which it was filed statement is true and correct. (A registrant File Number 2018292747 must be filed before the expiration. Effective new Fictitious Business Name Statement punishable by a fin not to exceed one in the office of the County Clerk, except, as who declares as true any material matter THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business must be filed before the expiration. Effective thousand dollars ($1,000).) provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) FRANKCISCO Name Statement must be accompanied by January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business S/HECTOR OCTACIO CARRENO JR, where it expires 40 days after any change in and Professions Code that the registrant (2) AZZUL, 7729 ARNETT ST, DOWNEY the affidavit of identity form. Name Statement must be accompanied by OWNER the facts set forth in the statement pursuant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor CA 90241, LA COUNTY The filing of this statement does not of itself the affidavit of identity form. This statement was filed with the County to Section 17913 other then a change in the punishable by a fin not to exceed one Articles of Incorporation or Organization authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious The filing of this statement does not of itself Clerk of Los Angeles on DECEMBER 11, residence address of a registered owner. A thousand dollars ($1,000).) Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A Business Name in violation of the rights of authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious 2018 new Fictitious Business Name Statement S/EMBRACE DENTAL INC, PRESIDENT, REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) another under Federal, State or Common Business Name in violation of the rights of Notice - In accordance with Subdivision must be filed before the expiration. Effective CHRISTINA LEE FRANCISCO HURTADO, 7729 ARNETT Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business another under Federal, State or Common (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business This statement was filed with the County ST, DOWNEY CA 90241 and Professions Code). Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business Statement generally expires at the end of Name Statement must be accompanied by Clerk of Los Angeles on DECEMBER 20, State of Incorporation: N/A and Professions Code). five years from the date on which it was filed the affidavit of identity form. 2018 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN The Downey Patriot in the office of the County Clerk, except, as The filing of this statement does not of itself Notice - In accordance with Subdivision INDIVIDUAL 12/20/18, 12/27/18, 1/3/19, 1/10/19 The Downey Patriot provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name The date registrant started to transact FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 1/3/19, 1/10/19, 1/17/19, 1/24/19 where it expires 40 days after any change in Business Name in violation of the rights of Statement generally expires at the end of business under the fictitious business name NAME STATEMENT the facts set forth in the statement pursuant another under Federal, State or Common five years from the date on which it was filed or names listed above: 11/2018 File Number 2018313210 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS to Section 17913 other then a change in the Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business in the office of the County Clerk, except, as I declare that all the information in this NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) residence address of a registered owner. A and Professions Code). provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, statement is true and correct. (A registrant DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) MONTEBELLO File Number 2018310188 new Fictitious Business Name Statement where it expires 40 days after any change in who declares as true any material matter THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) MEINEKE CAR CARE #2432, 121 E must be filed before the expiration. Effective The Downey Patriot the facts set forth in the statement pursuant pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business WHITTIER BLVD, MONTEBELLO CA DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) CARSON January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business 12/27/18, 1/3/19, 1/10/19, 1/17/19 to Section 17913 other then a change in the and Professions Code that the registrant FAMILY DENTAL, 144 W CARSON ST, 90640, LA COUNTY, 5846 LUDELL Name Statement must be accompanied by residence address of a registered owner. A knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor STREET, BELL GARDENS CA 90201 CARSON CA 90745, LA COUNTY the affidavit of identity form. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS new Fictitious Business Name Statement punishable by a fin not to exceed one Articles of Incorporation or Organization NAME STATEMENT Articles of Incorporation or Organization The filing of this statement does not of itself must be filed before the expiration. Effective thousand dollars ($1,000).) Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious File Number 2018315451 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business S/FRANCISCO HURTADO, OWNER REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) GAALIYAH Business Name in violation of the rights of Name Statement must be accompanied by This statement was filed with the County LLC, 5846 LUDELL STREET, BELL GUADALUPE L. PEREIRA, DMD, A another under Federal, State or Common DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) RELIABLE the affidavit of identity form. Clerk of Los Angeles on NOVEMBER 21, PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION, 155 E STRETCH FILM, 8444 LUXOR STREET, GARDENS CA 90201 Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business The filing of this statement does not of itself 2018 State of Incorporation: CA LOMITA BLVD, CARSON CA 90745 and Professions Code). DOWNEY CA 90241, LA COUNTY authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Notice - In accordance with Subdivision State of Incorporation: CA Articles of Incorporation or Organization THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A Business Name in violation of the rights of (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A The Downey Patriot Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A another under Federal, State or Common Statement generally expires at the end of CORPORATION REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) ALMA The date registrant started to transact 12/13/18, 12/20/18, 12/27/18, 1/3/19 Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business five years from the date on which it was filed business under the fictitious business name The date registrant started to transact L. RODRIGUEZ, 8444 LUXOR STREET, and Professions Code). in the office of the County Clerk, except, as business under the fictitious business name FICTITIOUS BUSINESS DOWNEY CA 90241 or names listed above: N/A provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, I declare that all the information in this or names listed above: 01/2018 NAME STATEMENT State of Incorporation: N/A The Downey Patriot where it expires 40 days after any change in I declare that all the information in this File Number 2018307665 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN statement is true and correct. (A registrant 1/3/19, 1/10/19, 1/17/19, 1/24/19 the facts set forth in the statement pursuant who declares as true any material matter statement is true and correct. (A registrant THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) INDIVIDUAL to Section 17913 other then a change in the who declares as true any material matter DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) AKA DASARO The date registrant started to transact FICTITIOUS BUSINESS pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business residence address of a registered owner. A and Professions Code that the registrant pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business & ASSOCIATES, 7605 CECILIA STREET, business under the fictitious business name NAME STATEMENT new Fictitious Business Name Statement and Professions Code that the registrant DOWNEY CA 90241, LA COUNTY or names listed above: 12/2018 File Number 2018310935 knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor must be filed before the expiration. Effective punishable by a fin not to exceed one knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor Articles of Incorporation or Organization I declare that all the information in this THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business punishable by a fin not to exceed one Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A statement is true and correct. (A registrant (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) JRL thousand dollars ($1,000).) Name Statement must be accompanied by S/GAALIYAH LLC, PRESIDENT, DIANA thousand dollars ($1,000).) REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) ARNOLD who declares as true any material matter CONSTRUCTION, 13608 CHARLEMAGNE the affidavit of identity form. S/GUADALUPE PEREIRA, DMD, RAY DASARO, 7605 CECILIA STREET, pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business AVE, BELLFLOWER CA 90706, LA GABRIELA KHARECHKO CHAVEZ The filing of this statement does not of itself This statement was filed with the County A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION, DOWNEY CA 90241 and Professions Code that the registrant COUNTY authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious PRESIDENT, GUADALUPE L PEREIRA State of Incorporation: N/A knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor Articles of Incorporation or Organization Clerk of Los Angeles on DECEMBER 17, Business Name in violation of the rights of 2018 This statement was filed with the County THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN punishable by a fin not to exceed one Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A another under Federal, State or Common Clerk of Los Angeles on DECEMBER 13, INDIVIDUAL thousand dollars ($1,000).) 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provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, This statement was filed with the County petition with this court for a decree changing objecting to the name changes described ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE VOI A.P.N. 6258-006-020 ATTENTION where it expires 40 days after any change in Clerk of Los Angeles on DECEMBER 28, names as follows: above must file a written objection that FOR CHANGE OF NAME RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING the facts set forth in the statement pursuant 2018 Present name (1) LEOPOLDO CESAR includes the reasons for the objection at CASE NUMBER: 18NWCP00061 REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED to Section 17913 other then a change in the Notice - In accordance with Subdivision RODARTE IV to Proposed name (1) least two court days before the matter is TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner SUMMARY IS APPLICABLE TO THE residence address of a registered owner. A (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name LEOPOLDO CESAR RODARTE BILLON scheduled to be heard and must appear at GILBERT RODRIGUEZ filed a petition with NOTICE PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR new Fictitious Business Name Statement Statement generally expires at the end of THE COURT ORDERS that all persons the hearing to show cause why the petition this court for a decree changing names as ONLY PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE 2923.3 must be filed before the expiration. Effective five years from the date on which it was filed interested in this matter appear before this should not be granted. If no written objection follows: NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business in the office of the County Clerk, except, as court at the hearing indicated below to show is timely filed, the court may grant the petition Present name (1) GILBERT RODRIGUEZ INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT Name Statement must be accompanied by provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, cause, if any, why the petition for change of without a hearing. to Proposed name (1) RUDY GILBERT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT the affidavit of identity form. where it expires 40 days after any change in name should not be granted. Any person NOTICE OF HEARING RODRIGUEZ JR UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED The filing of this statement does not of itself the facts set forth in the statement pursuant objecting to the name changes described Date: FEBRUARY 27, 2019, Time: 1:30 THE COURT ORDERS that all persons 02/02/1999. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious to Section 17913 other then a change in the above must file a written objection that p.m., Department: C, Room: 312 interested in this matter appear before this TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT Business Name in violation of the rights of residence address of a registered owner. A includes the reasons for the objection at The address of the court is 12720 Norwalk court at the hearing indicated below to show MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. another under Federal, State or Common new Fictitious Business Name Statement least two court days before the matter is Boulevard, Norwalk, CA 90650 cause, if any, why the petition for change of IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business must be filed before the expiration. Effective scheduled to be heard and must appear at A copy of this Order to Show Cause name should not be granted. Any person THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING and Professions Code). January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business the hearing to show cause why the petition shall be published at least once a week objecting to the name changes described AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT Name Statement must be accompanied by should not be granted. If no written objection for four successive weeks prior to the above must file a written objection that A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the The Downey Patriot the affidavit of identity form. is timely filed, the court may grant the petition date set for hearing on the petition in the includes the reasons for the objection at highest bidder for cash, (cashier’s check(s) 12/20/18, 12/27/18, 1/3/19, 1/10/19 The filing of this statement does not of itself without a hearing. following of general circulation, least two court days before the matter is must be made payable to National Default authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious NOTICE OF HEARING printed in the county, DOWNEY PATRIOT / scheduled to be heard and must appear at Servicing Corporation), drawn on a state or FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Business Name in violation of the rights of Date: FEBRUARY 6, 2019, Time: 1:30 p.m., NORWALK PATRIOT the hearing to show cause why the petition national bank, a check drawn by a state or NAME STATEMENT another under Federal, State or Common Department: C, Room: 312 DECEMBER 28, 2018 should not be granted. If no written objection federal credit union, or a check drawn by a File Number 2018312049 Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business The address of the court is 12720 Norwalk Judge Margaret M. Bernal is timely filed, the court may grant the petition state or federal savings and loan association, THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) and Professions Code). Boulevard, Norwalk, CA 90650 Judge Of The Superior Court without a hearing. savings association, or savings bank DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) ON THE MOTOR A copy of this Order to Show Cause Petitioner or Attorney, In Pro Per NOTICE OF HEARING specified in Section 5102 of the Financial TRANSPORTION, 8503 ELBURG ST UNIT The Downey Patriot shall be published at least once a week ESPERANZA MARIA ANGEANO Date: JANUARY 9, 2019, Time: 1:30 p.m., Code and authorized to do business in this A, PARAMOUNT CA 90723, LA COUNTY 1/3/19, 1/10/19, 1/17/19, 1/24/19 for four successive weeks prior to the 9304 COOLHURST DR. Department: C, Room: 312 state; will be held by the duly appointed Articles of Incorporation or Organization date set for hearing on the petition in the PICO RIVERA, CA 90660 The address of the court is 12720 Norwalk trustee as shown below, of all right, title, Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A following newspaper of general circulation, 562-942-9964 Boulevard, Norwalk, CA 90650 and interest conveyed to and now held REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) RICARDO printed in the county, DOWNEY PATRIOT [email protected] A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall by the trustee in the hereinafter described NICHOLSON, 8503 ELBURG ST UNIT A, Government NEWSPAPER be published at least once a week for four property under and pursuant to a Deed of PARAMOUNT CA 90723 DECEMBER 12, 2018 The Downey Patriot successive weeks prior to the date set Trust described below. The sale will be made State of Incorporation: N/A CITY OF DOWNEY Judge Margaret M. Bernal 1/3/19, 1/10/19, 1/17/19, 1/24/19 for hearing on the petition in the following in an “as is” condition, but without covenant THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Judge Of The Superior Court newspaper of general circulation, printed in or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding INDIVIDUAL ON A Petitioner or Attorney, In Pro Per SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, the county, DOWNEY PATRIOT title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay The date registrant started to transact PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM LEOPOLDO CESAR RODARTE IV COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES DECEMBER 7, 2018 the remaining principal sum of the note(s) business under the fictitious business name PLN-18-00121 7345 RIO FLORA PLACE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Judge Margaret M. Bernal secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest or names listed above: 10/2018 DOWNEY, CA 90241 FOR CHANGE OF NAME Judge Of The Superior Court and late charges thereon, as provided in I declare that all the information in this Notice is hereby given that a 562-746-5291 CASE NUMBER: 18NWCP00068 Petitioner or Attorney, In Pro Per the note(s), advances, under the terms of statement is true and correct. (A registrant public hearing will be held before [email protected] TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner GILBERT RODRIGUEZ the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, who declares as true any material matter the DOWNEY CITY PLANNING MATTHEW STEVE PEREZ filed a petition 18707 GRAYLAND AVE, APT 1/4 charges and expenses of the Trustee for pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business COMMISSION on the 16th day of The Downey Patriot with this court for a decree changing names ARTESIA, CA 90701 the total amount (at the time of the initial and Professions Code that the registrant January, 2019, at 6:30 p.m., in the 12/20/18, 12/27/18, 1/3/19, 1/10/19 as follows: 562.458-4886 publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor Council Chambers of the Downey Present name (1) MATTHEW STEVE estimated to be set forth below. The amount punishable by a fin not to exceed one City Hall, 11111 Brookshire Avenue, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, PEREZ to Proposed name (1) MATTHEW The Downey Patriot may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: thousand dollars ($1,000).) Downey, California. At that time and COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES STEVE CONSTANT 12/13/18, 12/20/18, 12/27/18, 1/3/19 Luis E. Sarria and Aurora Sarria, husband S/RICARDO NICHOLSON, OWNER place, consideration will be given to ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE THE COURT ORDERS that all persons and wife Duly Appointed Trustee: National This statement was filed with the County the following: FOR CHANGE OF NAME interested in this matter appear before this Default Servicing Corporation Recorded Clerk of Los Angeles on DECEMBER 17, CASE NUMBER: 18NWCP00016 court at the hearing indicated below to show 02/12/1999 as Instrument No. 99 0237175 2018 Planned Sign Program (PLN-18-00121) TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner cause, if any, why the petition for change of Probate (or Book, Page) of the Official Records of Notice - In accordance with Subdivision - A request to approve the size, location, STEPHANIE E. CONTRERAS ON BEHALS name should not be granted. Any person Los Angeles County, California. Date of (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name and appearance of the signs for the OF DANIELLA D. CHAVEZ filed a petition objecting to the name changes described NOTICE OF PETITION TO Sale: 01/18/2019 at 11:00 AM Place of Statement generally expires at the end of existing multi-tenant commercial with this court for a decree changing names above must file a written objection that ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Sale: By the fountain located at 400 Civic five years from the date on which it was filed buildings, on property located at 7929- as follows: includes the reasons for the objection at STEVEN HOWARD ERICKSON Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 Estimated in the office of the County Clerk, except, as 7933 Imperial Highway and zoned C-2 Present name (1) DANIELLA DAISY least two court days before the matter is Case No. 18STPB11207 amount of unpaid balance and other provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, (General Commercial). This item was CHAVEZ to Proposed name (1) XENA scheduled to be heard and must appear at To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, charges: $337,681.79 Street Address or where it expires 40 days after any change in originally scheduled on December 5, DAISY CONTRERAS the hearing to show cause why the petition contingent creditors, and persons who may other common designation of real property: the facts set forth in the statement pursuant 2018, but was continued without public THE COURT ORDERS that all persons should not be granted. If no written objection otherwise be interested in the will or estate, 8339 Albia Street, Downey, CA 90241 The to Section 17913 other then a change in the comment. interested in this matter appear before this is timely filed, the court may grant the petition or both, of STEVEN HOWARD ERICKSON undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability residence address of a registered owner. A court at the hearing indicated below to show without a hearing. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed for any incorrectness of the street address new Fictitious Business Name Statement All interested parties are invited to cause, if any, why the petition for change of NOTICE OF HEARING by Michelle Y. Erickson in the Superior Court or other common designation, if any, shown must be filed before the expiration. Effective submit written comments and/or to name should not be granted. Any person Date: FEBRUARY 13, 2019, Time: 1:30 of California, County of LOS ANGELES. above. If no street address or other common January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business attend and give testimony. The staff objecting to the name changes described p.m., Department: C, Room: 312 THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests designation is shown, directions to the Name Statement must be accompanied by report, which provides a detailed above must file a written objection that The address of the court is 12720 Norwalk that Michelle Yvette Erickson be appointed location of the property may be obtained by the affidavit of identity form. description and analysis of this project, includes the reasons for the objection at Boulevard, Norwalk, CA 90650 as personal representative to administer the sending a written request to the beneficiary The filing of this statement does not of itself will be posted to the City’s website least two court days before the matter is A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall estate of the decedent. within 10 days of the date of first publication authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious (http://www.downeyca.org) on the scheduled to be heard and must appear at be published at least once a week for four THE PETITION requests authority to of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable Business Name in violation of the rights of Friday prior to the public hearing. the hearing to show cause why the petition successive weeks prior to the date set administer the estate under the Independent to convey title for any reason, the successful another under Federal, State or Common should not be granted. If no written objection for hearing on the petition in the following Administration of Estates Act. (This authority bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business As required by the California is timely filed, the court may grant the petition newspaper of general circulation, printed in will allow the personal representative the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and and Professions Code). Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), without a hearing. the county, DOWNEY PATRIOT to take many actions without obtaining the successful bidder shall have no further this request has been found to be NOTICE OF HEARING DECEMBER 14, 2018 court approval. Before taking certain very recourse. The requirements of California The Downey Patriot Categorically Exempt from CEQA, per Date: JANUARY 16, 2019, Time: 1:30 p.m., Judge Margaret M. Bernal important actions, however, the personal Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) 12/20/18, 12/27/18, 1/3/19, 1/10/19 CEQA Guideline, Section 15311 (Class Department: C, Room: 312 Judge Of The Superior Court representative will be required to give notice were fulfilled when the Notice of Default 11, Accessory Structures). The address of the court is 12720 Norwalk Petitioner or Attorney, In Pro Per to interested persons unless they have was recorded. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Boulevard, Norwalk, CA 90650 MATTHEW STEVE PEREZ BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding NAME STATEMENT waived notice or consented to the proposed If you challenge the proposed actions A copy of this Order to Show Cause 11619 DOWNEY AVENUE, APT 204 action.) The independent administration on this property lien, you should understand File Number 2018315433 shall be published at least once a week DOWNEY, CA 90241 that there are risks involved in bidding at a THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) in court, you may be limited to raising authority will be granted unless an interested only those issues you or someone for four successive weeks prior to the (562) 644-6364 trustee auction. You will be bidding on a DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) MY MARKET, person files an objection to the petition and else raised at the public hearing date set for hearing on the petition in the [email protected] shows good cause why the court should not lien, not on the property itself. Placing the 10536 LONG BEACH BLVD, LYNWOOD described in this notice, or in written following newspaper of general circulation, highest bid at a trustee auction does not CA 90262, LA COUNTY grant the authority. correspondence delivered to the printed in the county, DOWNEY PATRIOT The Downey Patriot A HEARING on the petition will be held on automatically entitle you to free and clear Articles of Incorporation or Organization NEWSPAPER 12/20/18, 12/27/18, 1/3/19, 1/10/19 ownership of the property. You should also Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A Planning Commission at, or prior to, January 11, 2019 at 8:30AM in Dept. No. the public hearing. DECEMBER 7, 2018 be aware that the lien being auctioned off REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) HERMILA SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, 4 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, Judge Margaret M. Bernal CA 90012. may be a junior lien. If you are the highest SANCHEZ, 8807 MENLO AV, LOS Judge Of The Superior Court COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES bidder at the auction, you are or may be ANGELES CA 90044 For more information contact Planning IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the Intern Ken Fichtelman at (562) 904- Petitioner or Attorney, In Pro Per ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE responsible for paying off all liens senior to State of Incorporation: N/A FOR CHANGE OF NAME petition, you should appear at the hearing 7154, or at [email protected]. STEPHANIE ELISE CONTRERAS ON and state your objections or file written the lien being auctioned off, before you can THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN BEHALF OF DANIELLA D. CHAVEZ CASE NUMBER: 18NWCP00013 receive clear title to the property. You are INDIVIDUAL TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner objections with the court before the hearing. The Downey Patriot 10340 LAREINA AVE. Your appearance may be in person or by encouraged to investigate the existence, The date registrant started to transact DOWNEY, CA 90241 NAHAL NICHOLE HYDARYACIL filed a priority, and size of outstanding liens that business under the fictitious business name 1/3/19 petition with this court for a decree changing your attorney. 562.302.3018 IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent may exist on this property by contacting the or names listed above: 10/2018 names as follows: county recorder’s office or a title insurance I declare that all the information in this Present name (1) NAHAL NICHOLE creditor of the decedent, you must file your The Downey Patriot claim with the court and mail a copy to the company, either of which may charge you statement is true and correct. (A registrant 12/20/18, 12/27/18, 1/3/19, 1/10/19 HYDARYACIL to Proposed name (1) a fee for this information. If you consult who declares as true any material matter Lien Sales NICHOLE NAHAL HYDARY DIETTE personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months either of these resources, you should be pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, THE COURT ORDERS that all persons aware that the same lender may hold more and Professions Code that the registrant NOTICE OF SALE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES interested in this matter appear before this from the date of first issuance of letters to a NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the general personal representative, as defined than one mortgage or deed of trust on the knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE court at the hearing indicated below to show property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: punishable by a fin not to exceed one undersigned intends to sell the personal FOR CHANGE OF NAME cause, if any, why the petition for change of in section 58(b) of the California Probate property described below to enforce a Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing The sale date shown on this notice of sale thousand dollars ($1,000).) CASE NUMBER: 18NWCP00078 name should not be granted. Any person may be postponed one or more times by the S/HERMILA SANCHEZ, OWNER lien imposed on said property pursuant to TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner objecting to the name changes described or personal delivery to you of a notice under sections 21700 – 21716 of the CA Business section 9052 of the California Probate Code. mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, This statement was filed with the County MELISSA MARIE SITO filed a petition with above must file a written objection that pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Clerk of Los Angeles on DECEMBER 19, and Professions Code, CA Commercial this court for a decree changing names as includes the reasons for the objection at Other California statutes and legal authority Code Section 2328, Section 1812.600 – may affect your rights as a creditor. You Civil Code. The law requires that information 2018 follows: least two court days before the matter is about trustee sale postponements be made Notice - In accordance with Subdivision 1812.609 and Section 1988 of CA Civil Code, Present name (1) JULIAN MATHIAS scheduled to be heard and must appear at may want to consult with an attorney 353 of the Penal Code. knowledgeable in California law. available to you and to the public, as a (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name CARBALLO to Proposed name (1) JULIAN the hearing to show cause why the petition courtesy to those not present at the sale. Statement generally expires at the end of MATHIAS SITO should not be granted. If no written objection YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the The undersigned will sell at public sale by court. If you are a person interested in the If you wish to learn whether your sale date five years from the date on which it was filed THE COURT ORDERS that all persons is timely filed, the court may grant the petition has been postponed, and, if applicable, the in the office of the County Clerk, except, as competitive bidding on Wednesday the 16th interested in this matter appear before this without a hearing. estate, you may file with the court a Request day of January, 2019 at 10:00 A.M., on for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing rescheduled time and date for the sale of provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, court at the hearing indicated below to show NOTICE OF HEARING this property, you may call 714-730-2727 where it expires 40 days after any change in the premises where said property including: cause, if any, why the petition for change of Date: FEBRUARY 6, 2019, Time: 1:30 p.m., of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets household goods, tools, electronics, and or of any petition or account as provided in or visit this Internet Web site www.ndscorp. the facts set forth in the statement pursuant name should not be granted. Any person Department: C, Room: 312 com/sales, using the file number assigned to Section 17913 other then a change in the personal effects, have been stored and which objecting to the name changes described The address of the court is 12720 Norwalk Probate Code section 1250. A Request for are located at Paramount Self Storage, Special Notice form is available from the to this case 17-20447-SP-CA. Information residence address of a registered owner. A above must file a written objection that Boulevard, Norwalk, CA 90650 about postponements that are very short new Fictitious Business Name Statement 8160 E. Rosecrans Ave, Paramount, includes the reasons for the objection at A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall court clerk. County of Los Angeles, State of California, Attorney for petitioner: in duration or that occur close in time to must be filed before the expiration. Effective least two court days before the matter is be published at least once a week for four the scheduled sale may not immediately be January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business the following: scheduled to be heard and must appear at successive weeks prior to the date set TIFFANY A HALIMI ESQ SBN 290492 reflected in the telephone information or on Name Statement must be accompanied by the hearing to show cause why the petition for hearing on the petition in the following the Internet Web site. The best way to verify the affidavit of identity form. Customer Name Unit # should not be granted. If no written objection newspaper of general circulation, printed in CLARK & TREVITHICK PLC Jennifer Acosta 2431 800 WILSHIRE BLVD postponement information is to attend the The filing of this statement does not of itself is timely filed, the court may grant the petition the county, THE DOWNEY PATRIOT scheduled sale. Date: 12/19/2018 National authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Richard Alvarez 2202 without a hearing. DECEMBER 18, 2018 12TH FLR Edna Dean 2335 LOS ANGELES CA 90017 Default Servicing Corporation c/o Tiffany Business Name in violation of the rights of NOTICE OF HEARING Judge Margaret M. Bernal and Bosco, P.A., its agent, 1230 Columbia another under Federal, State or Common Drew Fishbein 2079 Date: JANUARY 30, 2019, Time: 1:30 p.m., Judge Of The Superior Court CN955671 ERICKSON Dec 20,27, 2018, Alejandro Gomez 1565 Jan 3, 2019 Street, Suite 680 San Diego, CA 92101 Toll Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business Department: C, Room: 312 Petitioner or Attorney, In Pro Per Free Phone: 888-264-4010 Sales Line 714- and Professions Code). Daissy Gutierrez 1574 The address of the court is 12720 Norwalk NAHAL NICHOLE HYDARYACIL Enereyda Iribe 1357 CN955671 730-2727; Sales Website: www.ndscorp. Boulevard, Norwalk, CA 90650 4413 SHADEWAY RD. com Rachael Hamilton, Trustee Sales The Downey Patriot Dynell Leverett 2056 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall LAKEWOOD, CA 90713 The Downey Patriot Jermaine Lewis 5000 12/20/18, 12/27/18, 1/3/19 Representative A-4679470 12/27/2018, 1/3/19, 1/10/19, 1/17/19, 1/24/19 be published at least once a week for four 714-721-7110 01/03/2019, 01/10/2019 Ula Matthews 1247 successive weeks prior to the date set [email protected] FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Louise Ortiz 2263 for hearing on the petition in the following NAME STATEMENT Brandi Stanfield 1341 newspaper of general circulation, printed in ASAP 4679470 The Downey Patriot The Downey Patriot File Number 2018322221 Rene Thomas 1310 the county, DOWNEY PATRIOT 1/3/19, 1/10/19, 1/17/19, 1/24/19 Trustee Sales THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) Shonedla D Thompson 2183 DECEMBER 21, 2018 12/27/18, 1/3/19, 1/10/19 IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) Thalia Villalobos 2604 Judge Margaret M. Bernal SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. THE KUSTOM KLOSET (2) BIPOLAR Shenetha Washington 1302 Judge Of The Superior Court COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES 17-20447-SP-CA Title No. 170446620-CA- DISTRACTIONS MUSIC GROUP (3) Petitioner or Attorney, In Pro Per BIPOLAR DISTRACTIONS FILM GROUP Purchases must be paid for at the time MELISSA MARIE SITO (4) BIPOLAR DISTRACTIONS STUDIOS, of purchase in cash only. All purchased 15328 BECHARD AVE. 300 W. OCEAN BLVD 6806, LONG BEACH items sold as is, where is and must be NORWALK, CA 90650 CA 90802, LA COUNTY removed at the time of sale. Sale subject 562.972.8158 Articles of Incorporation or Organization to cancellation in the event of settlement [email protected] Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A between owner and obligated party. REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) ELLIOTT The Downey Patriot LEE HART, 300 W. OCEAN BLVD 6806, Dated this 27th Day of December, 2018 1/3/19, 1/10/19, 1/17/19, 1/24/19 LONG BEACH CA 90802 (2) MICHELLE and 3th day of January, 2019. RENEE HART, 300 W. OCEAN BLVD 6806, Self Storage Management Co. Bond #: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, LONG BEACH CA 90802 WLI1254152 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES State of Incorporation: N/A ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A The Downey Patriot FOR CHANGE OF NAME MARRIED COUPLE 12/27/18, 1/3/19 CASE NUMBER: 18NWCP00080 The date registrant started to transact TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner business under the fictitious business name ESPERANZA MARIA ANGEANO filed a or names listed above: 01/2018 petition with this court for a decree changing I declare that all the information in this Notices names as follows: statement is true and correct. (A registrant Present name (1) ESPERANZA MARIA who declares as true any material matter SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, ANGEANO to Proposed name (1) MARIA pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ESPERANZA ACEVES and Professions Code that the registrant ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE THE COURT ORDERS that all persons knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor FOR CHANGE OF NAME interested in this matter appear before this punishable by a fin not to exceed one CASE NUMBER: 18NWCP00067 court at the hearing indicated below to show thousand dollars ($1,000).) TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner cause, if any, why the petition for change of S/ELLIOTT LEE HART, HUSBAND LEOPOLDO CESAR RODARTE IV filed a name should not be granted. Any person 10 | The Downey Patriot Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019 Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019 The Downey Patriot | 11 Rancho throws carnival for patients and their families

To the south is the sparkling “I worked here about 20 How does one win those the inhabitants grew Continued from page 4 new Jacquelin Perry Institute, years, and then I left for two giant teddy bear prizes? “You produce here during the popcorn hot from the popping a glass and stone edifice years to work elsewhere for get tickets for winning at the Depression to bring in machine. Chair-bound patients which opened its new wing in the county. One day they called games, like bean bag throw,” said income. September also part of Rancho’s and offered me the Director of Debbie. “Don’t worry, it’s easy to in bright scarlet sweaters and Then came fame as a 20/20. Dr. Perry pioneered Nursing job, so I came back. And win one.” one with outrageous turquoise polio center with an iron surgical repair techniques for then one day the director of the colored hair chatted with friends. The toys for the prizes had lung ward. After polio spinal injuries, and then did hospital called me in and asked been donated by Rotary Club of was cured, the Hospital Everything at the carnival outstanding work in the field of if I had ever thought of a career Downey, when they had received devoted its efforts to was offered free, and Warren’s locomotion studies – walking change.” an extraordinary windfall victims of accidents, Humanitarian Club members analysis - that bolsters the work “When the CEO asks you from Spin Master Toys. Rotary stroke and diseases who wrapped and handed out hot dogs of the Stroke Rehabilitation a question like that, you get brokered the largesse and passed need top-notch surgical with all the trimmings, lemonade Services. In April of 2019, the interested pretty quickly,” it on, to local Rotary clubs and repair and rehab. and heavenly angel food cake. Downey Symphony will present Debbie said. “They offered other community organizations, “We expect at least 450 here a Gershwin! Night Concert in Dr. I caught up with me the position of director of like the Downey Fire Department today,” said Debbie. Jackie’s honor, underwritten in departing Helen volunteers and I was interested and now RLA. gratitude for her world-famous Armstrong, a member of These teenage volunteers also because I wanted to broaden the lifetime of work here. I had caught up with Debbie the Warren High band help at the doings of the Rancho base of volunteers here, and what again as the crowd was starting who was carrying an Foundation, the adult volunteer Giving out tickets for the toys they did. This New Year’s festival to leave. The sign of the true instrument case that was non-profit group that raises for the grand prizes of the games is the first event I ever did, so it is professional in charge is their nearly as tall as she was. funds for programs, services and was Stephanie Reyes, a junior at sort of my signature event.” being the last to go, and cleaning equipment for Rancho patients Mayfair High in Lakewood, an “I play the baritone And how did the Lions get up after the party. Debbie was and their families at their annual all-girls college-preparatory high sax,” she said. “I’m involved with Rancho? Just then push-brooming popcorn from Amistad Gala Ball. school. She is a member of the the only one who plays Lion Steve Stolar came along, where some puffs had fallen Leo’s Club, a youth organization something this size, so they So many communities wearing his dark blue Lion’s tee around the popcorn machine. of Lions Clubs International. always want me to play.” participated: Miss Bellflower shirt. “We’ll put it on the grass and As I left, I could hear Debbie’s Lion’s International partnered and Miss Teen Bellflower and the birds will come and eat it, Helen was being modest. The voice calling numbers for the with Rancho to put on this day’s Steve is a member of the City the court appeared with their after we’re gone,” she said. So “bari sax” is one of the largest prizes, the last order of the day. festivities. of Industry Lion’s Club, which is chaperone, tiaras sparkling in the the event is ecologically viable members of the saxophone The sun had been playing peek- in District 4-L4, and he was able afternoon sun. “I’m the president of the too, and even the birds share the family, only being smaller than a-boo with some clouds but now to fill in the details. club this year,” Stephanie said. bounty. it came out again, to end RLA’s Centering the elliptical the bass and contrabass. It is the “We have 45 members, and eight “The Lions do whatever lowest-pitched saxophone in 23rd New Year’s carnival, full of plaza is a colorful 20-ft. tall For over 125 years this are here today. We volunteer to they can to strengthen the common use and is more often love and cheer and hope for 2019. sculptured “Tree of Life.” Around immense 212 acreage in Downey help at Lion’s Club activities like community,” said Steve, who heard in classical concerts and the wide paved area are woven has served the population, first this. And Monday we’re going to has a juvenile law practice. “In jazz combos. And it is not often neat geometric semi-circles as the Los Angeles County Poor Pasadena, to help decorate the 1925 Helen Keller spoke to the employed in marching bands due of greenery with a park-like Farm. Administered in the 20th Lions International Rose Parade Lions and challenged us to help to its size and weight. So thanks atmosphere, with comfortable century by William Harriman, Float. They’ll pick us up early in those who are visually impaired, to Helen for coming. benches and low trimmed alas a founding member in 1924 the morning and we’ll spend the so we became ‘Knights of the bushes, and planted with small of the Rotary Club of Downey, day putting the final touches on droopy-needle pine trees for Blind’ in the crusade against the float.” shade. It’s a nice place to stop darkness. Then we branched out to whatever was needed.” and just sit and look around. What kind of touches? “Last- minute things like placing each Located on the north campus Steve mentioned long-time rose into a tube with water. I above Imperial Highway, big Downey resident Carl Berger as hope we win a prize,” Stephanie buildings named for important being one of the most prominent said. people in the history of Rancho Lions at Rancho. I had already been greeted by Carl, who was encircle a central plaza that She plans to study Early sporting his black Rancho jacket defines the heart of this campus. Childhood Education in college and RLA volunteer pin over The handsomely paved open and her Mayfair colleague who his navy Lion’s shirt, enjoying concourse of the plaza itself is was also helping intends to be a a hotdog with the trimmings. bounded on one side by the Don Registered Nurse. Knabe Wellness Center, where Carl is a gifted craftsman who the community is invited to join “The Lions have partnered custom-makes devices that as members. Don was a longtime with Rancho on this since before he invents himself, to make county supervisor for the Fourth I began my present job” said everyday chores easier for District, a great friend to Rancho Debbie. “They were already here individual patients, like a non- and a vital part in launching the when I came, and I’ve been here spill bowl and a convertible Rancho Rising 20/20 construction 45 years all together.” That is spoon-fork, a “spork.” clearly impossible because Debbie project, which is completely “Everyone here has such doesn’t even look old enough to transforming the campus. great morale,” I said. “That’s be 45. Debbie,” said Steve.

The agents and staff at Century 21 Peak Downey (formerly Century 21 My Real Estate) donated $26,500 to Easter Seals Southern California in 2018.

“All of our agents are very committed to giving back to the community and helping make a difference,” said Steve Roberson, broker of Century 21 Peak Downey. “We shall continue to support Easter Seals Southern California and other local charities in the years ahead.”

Since 1994, Century 21 Peak Downey has donated $469,454 to Easter Seals, an organization that provides services and advocacy to people with disabilities, including veterans. 12 | The Downey Patriot Real Estate Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019