Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020 Vol. 19 No. 23

PAGING DR. FRISCHER CRIME REPORT PHOTO FEATURE The science behind Burglaries, Travis Scott Game store opens wearing masks car thefts visits Downey in Downey

SEE PAGE 2 SEE PAGE 4 SEE PAGE 4 SEE PAGE 7 After-school music and sports classes drop by 95% Friday 90˚

■ Enrollment in after- “We were able to pilot this school classes offered by during the summer,” says Saturday Hurtado, “and we received over 86˚ the Downey Foundation for a hundred students and that has Educational peaked last year been consistent now in the fall.” before the pandemic struck. Given that DUSD students are currently receiving all of their Sunday 87˚ school instruction via distance- By Carol Kearns learning, DFEO incorporated Contributor some beneficial design changes into its programs. DOWNEY — The popular Smaller Class Sizes ON THIS DAY after-school music and activity “We were able to cut the SEPTEMBER 10 programs for Downey elementary classes in half so that the quality school students are another of the class remains the same,” 1509: casualty of the coronavirus explains Hurtado, “and all of the pandemic. An estimated 7.2 magnitude earthquake students still have an opportunity in the Sea of Marmara killed thousands Participation in the to ask their questions, talk to the of people in Constantinople, including extracurricular classes, which teacher, as well as each other.” members of the Ottoman dynasty. had grown to over 2,000 Downey sixth-grader Deven students in just three years, Anderson re-enrolled for DFEO’s plummeted this fall to only 115 1776: soccer skills class this school attendees according to Laura During the Revolutionary War, Nathan year, even though it is now on Hurtado, Director of Programs Hale volunteered to spy for the Zoom. Deven says his goal is for the Downey Foundation Continental Army. He was captured by to play soccer for Doty Middle of Educational Opportunities the British and executed. School when DUSD campuses (DFEO). reopen. “We went from 13 elementary 1846: During school hours, Deven schools having possibly four to alternates time spent video- Elias Howe is granted a patent for the five classes each, to one class conferencing with his teacher and sewing machine. [in some subjects] for the entire asynchronous learning activities Virtual music classes are being offered by the Downey Foundation for Educational Opportunities. district,” Says Hurtado. “So, it’s which he does at his own pace. (Screenshot via YouTube) 1939: been a very significant cut for After school, the DFEO soccer us.” Canada declares war on Germany, program involves more computer Wow, that’s great! Okay, now joining the Allies in World War II. DFEO, known for its small- time, but Deven is physically it’s Mario’s turn. Mario, let’s see group violin and guitar lessons, moving and he can see other you!” 1960: was founded in 2017 by PTA participating students in real Watching her son from inside, At the Summer Olympics in Rome, parent Linda Saldana, current time as well as his coach. Executive Director, as a way to Saldana recounts, “He’s bouncing Abebe Bikila became the first African “I have to give the kids make weekly, affordable music and looking at the computer Olympic gold medalist, winning the credit,” says his mother Paula lessons available to all students— screen. And you know, he’s marathon barefoot. Paz, who works at home while even first-graders. having a good time. He loved it! also keeping an eye on the He was like, ‘I can’t wait for next 1961: “I am passionate about distance-learning regimen of her week!’” music and the arts,” says Fourteen people were killed at the four children. “As adults, we may Italian Grand Prix, including driver Saldana, whose three children Another challenge to not always realize that they’re Wolfgang von Trips, after his Ferrari all play an instrument. “I rebuilding enrollment in the doing as much as we are. They are became airborne and crashed into wanted all children to have this DFEO programs is the limited little people with big emotions.” spectators. opportunity.” connection that the non-profit All DFEO programs are now has with parents because the Parents pay a weekly fee for operating, says Hurtado, with at campuses are temporarily closed 1967: the small group lessons that least one class for each subject. to in-person instruction. include child-size violins. Classes The people of Gibraltar voted to retain Some of the older programs such “We are not able to promote their British citizenship rather than are held at school sites, music as violin and guitar, which are instructors are college students directly on school sites,” says become part of Spain. now entering their fourth year, Hurtado, “so those families who who follow a set curriculum, and have multiple classes. community organizations provide don’t have social media, or are 2002: Fees remain the same, but additional financial support. not on our newsletter, who are Hurtado says, “We still have new families to us or to the school Switzerland, normally a neutral The response from area limited financial aid for those district, no longer sign up.” country, voted to become a full member parents was so positive that the families who want to participate of the United Nations. program expanded to include “We’ve asked the principals and could not afford it for any to send out messages through visual arts and classes for soccer reason.” and basketball skills. their social media or their Notable Birthdays Hurtado says it is not too emails,” says Saldana, “but Colin Firth, the Academy Award- The ninety-five percent drop late for interested families to honestly, parents are really winning actor, turns 60. in student participation this register their students. Additional inundated with information right fall is not surprising given that students who sign up are added to now. Ryan Phillippe, star of the thriller “I Downey Unified School District a wait-list, and new classes will Know What You Did Last Summer,” campuses remain closed for continue to open when a wait-list Additional Closures turns 46. in-person instruction until the reaches a minimum number. In addition to restricting Rapper Big Daddy Kane turns 52. health crisis abates. DFEO’s after-school programs, Doty sixth-grader Deven Anderson and his mother Paula Paz Ballet dancer and author Misty Rather than suspend its Zooming the pandemic also brought Deven participates in the DFEO after-school soccer program to Copeland turns 38. program completely during the Despite widespread business a sudden halt to two other pandemic, DFEO chose to resume closures and people out of work, programs that were both firsts for keep up his skills while DUSD campuses are still closed to in- Hall of Fame pitcher Randy Johnson classes this September in an Hurtado and Saldana attribute Downey students. person learning. (Photo by Carol Kearns) turns 57. online format similar to that of multiple causes to the striking Recognizing the deep interest Hall of Fame basketball player Bob the District’s. drop in attendance, and not all and support among Downey Lanier turns 72. Aided by a grant from LA are related to financial concerns. families for music lessons, DFEO the end of fourth grade so their that she feels DFEO may help in Joe Perry, the guitarist and founding County Department of Arts Many parents have various organized the first ever Downey families could plan; fundraising addressing a serious, unexpected member of Aerosmith, turns 70. and Education, the non- questions about the Zoom format. opportunities and savings consequence of school closures. Youth String Ensemble that met Jose Feliciano, the Puerto Rican profit actually added classes Is it effective? Are the children for additional practice on Monday accounts would be set up for Now that the new school musician known for his Christmas hit designed to meet the needs of spending too much total time on nights at the Warren High School families who might have trouble year has started and distance “Feliz Navidad,” turns 75. families struggling from the the computer already? music room. meeting the cost. learning is systematically circumstances presented by the Saldana reports conversations “Our Monday night strings This school year, 2020-2021, implemented, District personnel pandemic. with parents who tell her classes program had about twenty-five was to be the first year that all are puzzled that eligible families Hurtado describes a fitness are not the same on Zoom; violinists and three cellos,” DUSD fifth-graders would be able are not signing up for the free class created with smaller children miss being with their recounts Saldana. Downey to go, and dates were confirmed and reduced lunch program. If students in mind for parents friends, and some parents musician and composer Lars for this coming January/February. too many families drop out of who “wanted their children to be themselves feel unable to help Clutterham was the conductor But when the pandemic the program, the District is in able to move and exercise while their child. and arranger. The Ensemble first shuttered schools and businesses danger of losing its eligibility for being quarantined and distance Saldana understands performed publicly in December in March, DFEO was not able certain grants from the federal learning at home.” A ukulele their frustration. “I know I’m 2018 at Downey High School. to share with parents the government. This impacts class was also added to the early overwhelmed as a parent of three, “There’s just no way we can description of the science camp, District employees as well as music program. And instead of trying to coordinate their classes meet in person like that right its schedule, and the opportunity students, and could result in Scan this QR code with SAT classes, DFEO offers tutoring and their Zoom meetings, and now,” says Saldana. “It’s just for savings accounts. furloughs or layoffs. for small groups of three to five your phone to hear “Feliz did they do their homework, and been put on hold, and it will take “Even if schools and Lunches are still available for students (elementary through Navidad” which programs are they using?” a while to rebuild when we do businesses reopened by January,” students, even though students high school). Nonetheless, Saldana feels come back.” Saldana laments, “there’s no way are not on campus. Given the Altogether, there are the after-school classes which Also canceled this school we could possibly be ready to go difficult circumstances of Notable Deaths currently twelve classes covering focus on sports and movement year was the first ever science and the kids have saved money, distance learning, it may be that Ted Stepien, a businessman and a wide range of activities listed are especially valuable to younger camp trip for all DUSD fifth- so we just had to completely no one in the family is available former owner of the Cleveland on the DFEO website. In addition children during this time. She graders to local mountains. put everything on the shelf this to pick up the food. Cavaliers, died on this date in 2007 of a to music and sports, online said the activities are designed Science camp is a culminating year.” “So, families are just opting heart attack. He was 82. programs via Zoom include to be done in a variety of spaces, event for elementary students to not sign up,” muses Saldana. , whose 15 major title wins theater, dance, and visual arts. Lunch Program Patty Berg whether it’s a backyard or a park, in many other districts, and She ponders a raffle for a bike or remains the all-time record for most Saldana, whose eight-year- with a minimum of equipment, it was Saldana’s vision that While DFEO’s efforts have two as a way to promote signing major wins by a female golfer, died in old participates in a basketball and she shares the experience of Downey students would have this been mainly focused on learning up for the lunch program. 2006 at age 88. skills class, encourages families her eight-year-old son. opportunity as well. opportunities for students, its “I just know that they [the Cliff Robertson, who won the 1968 to consider some of the after- mission statement is broadly “Isaac was in the patio,” DFEO had successfully piloted District] need our help.” Academy Award for Best Actor for his school classes in their new stated as support for the District. Saldana describes. “We put my the fifth-grade science camp Families wanting to know role in the film “Charly,” died in 2011 format. laptop there, we plugged into program with some of the schools “Our umbrella is pretty big,” more about DFEO and its at age 88. “It gives them [the students] Zoom, with the coach and about last year. Cost to each student says Saldana. “We can say, ‘What programs can go to their website Pete Browning, a baseball player and do you need? How do you need us one more thing to do and look seven other kids. And the coach for the three-day, two-night trip dfeo.org. one of the sport’s most accomplished forward to. It’s not sitting on your was so engaging! ‘Okay, Isaac, was fixed at $235. Students would to pivot or shift?’” batters of the 1880s, died in 1905 at bottom writing,” she explains. let’s see you dribble that ball. receive information towards Saldana goes on to explain age 44. 2 | The Downey Patriot Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020

Most of us have been using six shields. Studies have found that do filter incoming air, but allow equal in their ability to prevent feet as a guideline for physical shields can significantly reduce potentially infected droplets to coronavirus spread. I urge you distancing. Unmasked, that is the exposure to larger aerosol escape. These masks were not to wear surgical masks and/or Paging Dr. Frischer... simply not far enough. particles but are less effective designed for the needs of a pan- well-fitting homemade triple- Research does show that against smaller particles, which demic, where every single one of layer (or at least double-layer) By Dr. Alan Frischer some masks are more effective tend to remain airborne longer. us needs protection. masks. Of course, any mask is than others. N95 masks appear Therefore, the CDC does not The good news is that far better than nothing. recommend face shields for ev- It’s been six months since Facts tend to get muddled by to be best, but are still in short more Americans are now wear- The data is clear that this eryday activities or as a substi- the beginning of the pandemic politics, and clear messages can supply and needed by healthcare ing masks. Studies show that al- virus is very easily transmitted. tute for masks. lockdown. Yes, we are indeed be hard to come by. Let’s look workers. Transmission can still most everyone, even those with Infected people without a mask getting smarter at the science behind wearing be successfully reduced with What about a neck gaiter chronic lung disease, is able to can infect those around them, and more masks. simple and affordable alterna- (or buff), a stretchy cloth that wear a non-N95 mask safely, even those who are wearing a tives. A recent study found that extends below the chin? One without significant impact on proper mask. Getting through knowledgeable Here is the bottom line, so a three-ply surgical mask made preliminary study out of Duke their oxygen or carbon dioxide this pandemic is going to require about the virus feel free to stop reading after of nonwoven material notice- University tested it and found levels. ALL of us to wear a mask. Let’s that caused this this: The science shows that face ably reduced droplets dispersed that it did very little, and even be team players and get through upheaval. masks work. The Centers for It’s helpful to know that while speaking, coughing, and worse, found that it dispersed this sooner. However, Disease Control (CDC) is clear contracting COVID-19 is dose- sneezing. As we might expect, large droplets into many smaller it is clear that that masks are one of the most dependent; that is, exposure Dr. Alan Frischer is former chief of a three-ply mask was more ef- droplets, consequently in- this ordeal important weapons for fight- to a smaller dose can prevent staff and former chief of medi- fective than one with two layers, creasing the droplet count and won’t be over ing the coronavirus pandemic. the disease or lessen its sever- cine at Downey Regional Medical and was far more effective than potential spread. More research anytime soon. Whenever re- Masks absolutely reduce the ity. Facemasks greatly reduce Center. Write to him in care of this one layer. Homemade masks is underway. strictions are relaxed, a bump in transmission of respiratory the quantity of virus spread newspaper at 8301 E. Florence Ave., should ideally be made with cases occurs. Are you aware that droplets; an unmasked cough The CDC does not recom- to others, and they do protect Suite 100, Downey, CA 90240. three layers. here in California, August was can send droplets some eight mend facemasks with one-way the wearer of the mask as well. the virus’s deadliest month yet? feet, and as much as 12 feet. I am often asked about face valves or vents. These masks However, all masks are not Trick-or-treating discouraged by health experts Warning again that holiday anything. ... The only activities during the coronavirus pandemic showing surges in coronavirus two weeks to determine if such is to let up and want to return to gatherings can lead to spikes in you can have a party or gathering isn’t safe. cases, hospitalizations and as surge has occurred. greater normalcy,’’ Ferrer said. coronavirus cases, Los Angeles for are with those people that are “Trick-or-treating, we’re deaths following the spate of “I do want to reinforce the “This will be especially true as County’s public health director in your household.’’ highly recommending that it not public gatherings that occurred need for us to remain cautious we’re going into the fall and said on Wednesday residents On Tuesday, the Department happen,’’ she said. “We don’t over the Fourth of July holiday. as we go about all of our business winter months, when we have a should begin planning safer of Public Health posted think it’s an appropriate activity She said that as residents during the day and evening, number of important religious ways to celebrate upcoming Halloween guidelines on its during a pandemic. ... You know, prepare for fall holidays -- such remembering that we can be and secular holidays. fall holidays, but the county website stating that door-to- there’s no guarantee when you as Halloween and Thanksgiving positive and infect others at any “But unfortunately what backed down from its previously door trick-or-treating is banned go trick-or-treating that your -- the statistics should serve as point in time, and others can we have learned over the last announced ban on trick-or- under the county health order, child goes up to a house where a warning. infect us and the people that we seven months is that we cannot treating for Halloween. as is “trunk-to-trunk’’ treat the person who opens the door “Increases in cases and love at any point in time,’’ Ferrer return to normal at this time. “Our guidelines have been distribution, in which children is wearing a face covering. And hospitalizations that may said. We actually need to maintain slightly revised, so we’d ask take candy from trunks of parked when you don’t know the people happen in the future will always She said the county was even more our vigilance so we that people go back and look at cars. By Wednesday, however, opening the door, there’s no be followed by increases in “extraordinarily successful’’ in can continue to suppress the them to distinguish between the guidelines were changed, guarantee they’re not sick and deaths,’’ she said. reducing case rates during August spread of the virus and get to a those activities that are not with trick-or-treating listed as that the candy they’re passing It remained too early to tell because of residents’ behaviors place where we can safely reopen permitted by the health officer “not recommended,’’ instead of out that they’ve touched may not if the Labor Day holiday will lead and adherence to health orders. additional sectors, particularly order -- that includes events, “not permitted.’’ be safe for you to want your child our schools.’’ to a spike in cases similar to that “But I want to note that every gatherings parties -- those are to be sharing.’’ Despite that change, Ferrer seen after the Fourth of July. Due time we have seen transmission just not allowed,’’ Barbara Ferrer still insisted that allowing Ferrer again walked through to the 14-day incubation period rates fall, our natural response said. “They’re not allowed for children to go door-to-door data from the past several months of COVID-19, it generally takes Who’s most likely to binge eat during the pandemic?

A lot has been made of the nearly three times higher among author Rebecca Puhl. She is 10 in the Annals of Behavioral up their food, exercise a lot, or when not hungry so-called “quarantine 15.” Now, those who’d been teased or deputy director of the University Medicine. starve themselves. People with Eating alone because of a new study suggests certain mistreated because of their size of Connecticut’s Rudd Center for What is binge eating disorder? binge eating disorder are often embarrassment people are more likely to binge compared to those who hadn’t, Food Policy and Obesity. overweight or obese. But not all Binge eating disorder is a Feeling disgusted, depressed, eat during the coronavirus according to the study. people with binge eating disorder “With additional outbreaks type of eating disorder. Eating or guilty afterward pandemic than others. The study included nearly and more cases of COVID-19 are overweight, and being disorders are mental health People with binge eating Most often they are young 600 young adults who took part expected in the coming months, overweight does not always mean problems that cause extreme disorder may also have other adults who faced social stigma in a previous study on eating and it is important to support you have binge eating disorder. and dangerous eating behaviors. mental health problems, such as about being overweight before activity, and completed a follow- individuals who may be prone It is possible to have more These extreme eating behaviors depression, anxiety, or substance COVID-19 swept the globe. up survey during the pandemic. to worse health and health than one eating disorder in your cause other serious health abuse. The researchers found this “Understanding whether behaviors exacerbating their problems and sometimes death. lifetime. Regardless of what How is binge eating disorder group had higher levels of weight stigma elevates risk for risk during these times of Some eating disorders also type of eating disorder you may treated? depressive symptoms, stress, health challenges during the pandemic,” Puhl said in a center involve extreme exercise. have, you can get better with news release. treatment. Your doctor may refer you to eating as a coping strategy pandemic represents a critical According to the American a team of doctors, nutritionists, and binge-eating behaviors first step for the development “Weight stigma warrants Psychiatric Association, women What are the symptoms of binge and therapists who will work to compared to those who hadn’t of health messaging, responses, attention in research and with binge eating disorder feel eating disorder? help you get better. dealt with weight stigma and support during outbreaks discourse related to COVID-19, out of control and eat too much It can be difficult to tell previously. of COVID-19 and similar public and should be considered in (binge), at least once a week for whether someone has binge Treatment plans may include The risk of binge eating was health emergencies,” said study public health messaging,” she at least three months. eating disorder. Many women one or more of the following: added. What is the difference between with binge eating disorder hide Psychotherapy. Sometimes The study findings held for binge eating disorder and other their behavior because they are called “talk therapy,” men and women, regardless of eating disorders? embarrassed. psychotherapy is counseling to their body weight, during initial help you change any harmful People with eating disorders, You may have binge eating stay-at-home restrictions and thoughts or behaviors. such as binge eating disorder, disorder if, for at least once a after restrictions were lifted. bulimia, and anorexia, have week over the past three months, Nutritional counseling. A The study was published Sept. a mental health condition you have binged. Binge eating registered dietitian can help you that affects how they eat, and disorder means you have at least eat in a healthier way. sometimes how they exercise. three of these symptoms while Medicine, such as appetite These eating disorders threaten binging: suppressants or antidepressants their health. Eating faster than normal prescribed by a doctor. Unlike people with anorexia Eating until uncomfortably U.S. News & World Report or bulimia, people with binge full eating disorder do not throw Eating large amounts of food Health & Wellness Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020 The Downey Patriot | 3 4 | The Downey Patriot Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020

passenger side of the truck. The suspects sprayed the victim as “armed and dangerous” out of the City of South Gate. The with pepper spray and struck him several times. The victim female adult driver was detained without incident. South Gate sounded his horn, which scared the suspects off. The victim PD responded and took custody of the female and the vehicle. suffered minor injuries. Detectives responded to assist with the Crime Report At approximately 6 pm, Downey officers responded to the investigation. 7300 block of Stewart & Gray Rd. regarding a subject vandalizing Aug. 30 a residence. The adult male suspect from South Gate had broken the front door to his mother’s residence. The suspect ran from Aug. 26 At approximately 9:55 a.m., officers responded to a traffic officers and was detained a short distance away. He was booked collision in front of the Downey Inn, 11510 Lakewood Boulevard. Detectives are investigating a commercial burglary that on a vandalism charge. The adult female driver was exiting the Downey Inn onto occurred at about 5:50 a.m. in the 12000 block of Woodruff Ave. Lakewood Boulevard and collided into another vehicle, which Sept. 3 Officers responded to a call of a broken window at the business resulted in a sheared fire hydrant. The female driver had a and discovered the business was burglarized. Numerous items complaint of pain and refused medical attention. Downey Fire At approximately 2 pm, Downey officers responded to the were stolen but the exact loss was unknown at the time of the Department responded to shut off the water and Public Works 11000 block of Rio Hondo regarding a suspicious subject and report. responded to recover the hydrant. The investigation revealed arrested a 35-year-old Bell Gardens resident for possession of narcotics paraphernalia (methamphetamine pipe). Aug. 27 the female driver was under the influence of drugs and was subsequently arrested. Sept. 5 Detectives are investigating a vandalism that occurred at about 10 a.m. at 9125 Arrington Ave (Dennis the Menace Park). Aug. 31 At 9:30 am, officers responded to a residence in the 8400 Officers discovered the entrance gate to the park was damaged Detectives are investigating a residential burglary that block of Priscilla regarding a domestic violence incident. A and off the rail. A witness reported she observed an older model occurred in the 11900 block of Old River School Road between 46-year-old male from South Gate was arrested at the scene. pick-up truck with a male driver ram the gate, causing the 7am and noon. The suspect(s) entered through an unlocked damage. Public Works was notified of the damage and it was At approximately 7:40 pm, a suspect in a stolen vehicle out sliding door and stole approximately $15,000 in electronics and later repaired. of Huntington Park was apprehended in the area of Florence and other items. Tweedy, after a pursuit by officers from the CHP ended with a Aug. 28 Sept. 2 “PIT” maneuver. There were no injuries or property damage and the incident was handled by CHP and Huntington Park. Detectives are investigating an attempted carjacking that Between 5 pm and 7 am, unknown suspects removed three occurred at about 8 a.m. in the 9300 block of Elm Vista Dr. catalytic converters from buses at the Downey Dial-a-Ride lot at Sept. 6 The adult male victim was inside his vehicle to the front of 8150 Nance. The loss is estimated at $5400. his apartment complex when he was confronted by two male At 2:45 pm, Downey officers arrested a 30-year-old South suspects armed with crowbars. The suspects attempted to At approximately 12:50 pm, the Downey Gang Unit stopped a Gate man for driving a stolen vehicle in the area of Lakewood break the driver’s window, while other suspect(s) entered the vehicle at Paramount Blvd. and Imperial Hwy. that was identified and Firestone.

Rapper Travis Scott caused a stir in Downey on Tuesday when he arrived at the Speedee McDonalds location to take promotional photos for his collab with the chain restaurant.

A large crowd of fans - many seemingly school aged kids and teenagers - formed around Florence Ave. and Lakewood Blvd. to try to get a glimpse of the celebrity.

The Downey City Council on Tuesday recognized Soroptimist International in celebrating the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment Downey PD responded to help control traffic. Later, the department giving women the right to vote. Receiving the recognition is Soroptimist President Carrie Rios and Downey School Board member and tweeted that Scott’s appearance had not been permitted or Soroptimist member Giggy Perez-Saab. approved by the city. Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020 Opinion The Downey Patriot | 5 Dementia patients deserve right to die

By Ralph E. Shaffer terminal cancer. At that time, California had no End of Life Options for patients with dementia and a few other ailments, such as The recent shooting death in Bell of a dementia victim, killed Law and patients had to live with the pain when the opioids no longer Parkinson’s and Lou Gehrig’s disease. The six month life expectancy by her grieving husband, illustrates the urgent need for broadening gave relief. She carefully hoarded the pain killers so that when the rule eliminates dementia patients, for the disease works its awful California’s End of Life Options Act, often referred to as the “Death time came she would have enough to end her life. I would have helped devastation to the brain long before the rest of the body is ready to with Dignity” law. her, if only to hold her hand while she took the pills. Before that time die. Danny Harber, 76, was arrested and charged with the murder came, she went into a coma and died peacefully in a hospice. I didn’t Dementia patients are also excluded from the current law by of his wife, Donna, 81, on September 1. Harber, a former Bell city have to face a charge of assisted suicide. the requirement that they must be mentally capable at the time of councilman, is in jail, unable to post the $2 million bail set by the Had the “Death with Dignity” law been in effect and had it covered ingestion of the life-ending drug. The rule should be that they are court when he entered a plea of not guilty. dementia, these “crimes” would never have occurred. Harber’s wife mentally alert when they tell their doctor that they wish to take the While Harber has not made a public statement, close associates would have joined the nearly one thousand patients who utilize the drug when they are no longer mentally competent. who served with him on the council spoke of his wife’s long-term existing law each year. But dementia is not covered by “Death with The third factor that excludes them from using the current law battle with dementia, a ruthless brain disease that cripples the mind Dignity.” is the requirement that they self-administer the drug, which at that and leaves patients unable to care for themselves or to act rationally That law, enacted in 2015. allows patients with a life expectancy time they will he unable to do. While still mentally alert they wish to or, eventually, to recognize family members. of six months or less to ingest a self-administered, life-ending enjoy their families as long as possible. An advance directive could With nearly 700,000 Californians afflicted with some form of drug if they are mentally competent at that time. While that gives designate one or more people who could assist the ingestion process. dementia, it’s not surprising that there have been several instances cancer patients and those with several other diseases the right to die Let the Harber case be a call to action! It should arouse California where murder, manslaughter or assisted suicide have been charged without enduring a lengthy period of pain and costly medical care, legislators to broaden the current law to cover those now excluded, against a husband who killed his wife to end her suffering from those restrictions prevent people suffering from various forms of particularly dementia’s helpless victims. dementia or other terminal diseases. In San Diego county, a man was dementia, particularly Alzheimer’s Disease, from taking advantage arrested for holding his wife’s hand while she took the lethal pills. of the law. Ralph E. Shaffer is professor emeritus of history at Cal Poly Pomona. I faced a similar situation some years ago when my wife had California must eliminate those impossible requirements Proposed healthcare reforms fall short By Rosa Mendoza Weakening patent protections would result in less medical setting prices and weakening patents, Vice President Biden should Joe Biden is officially the Democratic presidential nominee, all research and development spending, and ultimately fewer new drugs continue to improve upon what’s already been shown to work. thanks to his moderate reputation. for patients. Without patent protections, researchers may not have Consider copay assistance programs, through which drug It is now perplexing that Biden is embracing many of his defeated the right environment to explore new areas of medical innovation manufacturers offer steep discounts on prescription medication opponents’ ideas, which Democrat base voters rejected just a few and unearth the findings that will lead to much needed treatments for eligible patients in the form of coupons. These discounts saved months ago. He established a “unity” task force populated by the and cures. patients a whopping $13 billion in 2018 alone. If elected, Biden could most vocal supporters of Bernie Sanders. This advisory group recently As an advocate for the Latinx community, ALLvanza understands resist efforts that seek to block patients from using such coupons. recommended two far-left measures that could inadvertently disrupt the pressing need for new and better medicines. Latinx Americans In attempting to bring down the cost of drugs, a Biden many working-class Americans’ access to health care. are more likely to suffer from hypertension, obesity, and diabetes administration would be well-served to ensure that its proposed The first measure could weaken patent protections, which than white Americans. The Latinx community relies on prescriptions solutions work for patients -- not against them. Any plan that prevent generic drug manufacturers from copying and selling brand- to manage their conditions. If the pipeline of new therapies dries up, jeopardizes access to new cures should be a non-starter. name medicines developed by rival companies. Inventing a single the consequences would be devastating. Voters are craving pragmatic, competent leadership. Vice new treatment costs around $2.6 billion, according to a 2014 Tufts The second proposal from the Biden-Sanders task force could President Biden should not embrace impractical proposals that University study. In 2019 alone, the world’s ten largest pharmaceutical similarly discourage innovation by allowing federal officials to would impede development of lifesaving medicines his supporters, companies spent $82 billion on research and development. effectively set drug prices. Price setting deters research investments. especially his Latinx supporters, need. If American entrepreneurship, ingenuity and innovation are to If a company cannot recuperate its research and development costs, stay at the forefront of the global economy, there must be strong it will not make those investments in the first place. Worldwide, Rosa Mendoza is President and CEO of ALLvanza, an organization patent and IP protections in place. price setting reduces investments into biopharmaceutical research dedicated to the advancement of the Latinx and other underserved communities through education, advocacy and other tangible actions to Before firms invest billions of dollars into developing new and development by up to 16 percent annually, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce. ensure success in our technology-driven world. This piece originally ran medications -- the vast majority of which fail in clinical trials -- they in the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. need assurances that rivals will not be able to reverse-engineer their Vice President Biden and his advisers are not wrong to worry about formulas and produce copycat versions. Otherwise, manufacturers the high cost of prescriptions. The newest, most advanced drugs are would have little incentive to spend enormous sums on research. only useful if patients can afford them. But instead of arbitrarily Return to the America we fought for

By Jim White Accountability. This goes hand in hand with truth-telling. We to the civility and patriotism that once made us proud to be American. I am a former Army Ranger. After two tours of Vietnam, I can must hold our leaders, as well as our public servants – such as our Because that America is the one I was honored to fight for. attest to all that we sacrificed. We lost friends and families. We lost police – accountable for their actions. They must be worthy of our limbs. We lost years of our carefree youth. In many cases, we lost trust. Sua sponte, “of their own accord,” may be appropriate for the ability ever again to feel completely safe and whole. We lost our army rangers, but not for political leaders. innocence. Patriotism. We elect politicians to lead and to serve the people. And not just in Vietnam but in Lebanon, the Gulf War, Croatia, They must care about all Americans, not just their own electoral base, Afghanistan, and hot spots around the globe, soldiers – rangers, cronies, or special interest groups. We want to follow a passionate Failed leadership marines, navy men, pilots – did it gladly. leader who loves this country and puts its interest above themselves, Dear Editor: their political party, and winning votes. Why? Because we loved America. This is in response to Dennis Prager’s article from 9/3/20, It should go without saying that those who serve and sacrifice are But the America of today is not the same place it was. Its very regarding the lockdown and the pandemic. treated with the utmost gratitude and respect. To utter words such fabric is unravelling. This angry, bitterly torn country is not the as “loser” or “sucker” in the same breath as “fallen soldiers” is How much is a life worth? nation of ideals we fought for. Its deep polarization has made civil nothing short of repulsive. discourse impossible, in the media and in the public. That is the question that Dennis Prager did not answer in his This week we commemorate September 11, one of the most We fought and risked our lives – and tragically, lost them – to article about the lockdown because of Covid-19. horrific days in American history. We will lower our flags tohalf- uphold the values of our Constitution that we hold dear: democracy, Prager failed to mentioned the real culprit of the spread of the staff to remember all those we lost to evil. freedom, tolerance, and more. pandemic in this country. Instead he blamed our current State But we should also remember that 9/11 marked a turning point for Unfortunately, our leadership on both sides of the aisle has failed Governor and city leaders. He even blamed the Los Angeles Times Americans coming together in mutual support and cooperation. It was us by not adhering to these values. We have been pitted against each newspaper. a day that helped us recapture Esprit de Corps… the patriotism that other along partisan, economic, and even racial, lines. Whoever Remember our pledge of allegiance? characterized us, not just in the military but in society nationwide. would have thought that Americans would become our own greatest “I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, enemies? My latest book, “Broken in America: Ten Guiding Principles to Restore America,” released September 9. It is a guide for returning us and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, America must return to the principles on which this country was indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.” built. These are the principles our leaders should adhere to… and the Even though we are 50 states, we are one nation and we have one litmus test voters judge them by in the critical upcoming election. President. He is the leader. He is supposed to represent and to work We must return to wisdom and civility. Thankfully, everything we for all of us. need to restore our country can be found in the texts and teachings of the Founding Fathers and Mothers. Our current President has failed to protect the U.S. from the coronavirus. He failed to mount a national response in a timely Regardless of which party we vote for, we should demand that manner, instead first calling it a hoax, and then claiming it would go leaders govern with criteria including: away like magic, wasting weeks of valuable time. Truth. Right now, there is stupefying dishonesty in Washington, and that dishonesty is eroding the public’s trust in government. If Response to ‘Millennial Once it was clear the pandemic was not going away, his CDC we are not told the truth… for instance, about the Coronavirus, then (Centers for Disease Control which he underfunded) provided a how are we to make informed decisions about whether it is safe to Politicians’ faulty test instead of letting hospitals use the one developed by the go out, to go to work, or to send our children to school? We must WHO which was being used in Europe. demand transparency. Dear Editor: Our President refused to take charge of the Federal government to provide medical protective equipment to first responders. Instead he Millennial politicians are the future of politics whether you like let the states bid up prices against each other for necessary medical it or not. supplies imported from other countries. Millennials have had to face a multitude of problems that “The He said that everyone who wanted a test could get one, which is Greatest Generation” did not often have to face. Most millennials still not true to this day. live at home with their parents because they can not afford to live on their own. Why? We are having to pay off student debt with the The Centers for Disease Control put out guidelines which the lower-paying jobs. President said the states should follow in reopening, then the next day he went against his administration’s own guidelines, attacking According to CNBC, millennials earn 20% less than Baby Boomers Democratic governors for requiring masks or for shutting down bars did — despite being better educated. The entitlement is not there. and nail salons to protect the public from getting sick. He told states We are overworked for little pay and we are sick of it. We have to open up too soon, then the virus cases rose up again. lived through two economic recessions in our lifetimes, leaving us He has refused to wear a mask because he doesn’t like the way it little to no leeway into the middle class suburban homes that older looks, setting a very bad example. (Wearing a mask, washing one’s generations were able to afford. hands and maintaining physical distance from others are the 3 best Instead of throwing our hands up and saying, “Oh well, lets leave ways to avoid transmitting or catching the virus). it to the last generation to fix this mess,” I’m proud that we are finally After over 136,000 deaths in the U.S from the virus, only on July getting politicians with fresher perspectives and better policies that 11, 2020 did he finally wear a mask in public. As of September 1, the previous generation was either too afraid or too establishment to 2020, we have had over 186,000 deaths in the U.S. even get to. Prager praises Sweden for never implementing a full-scale The President and his opponent are no spring chickens, one lockdown, but Sweden has universal health care and we don’t. being 74 and the other 77. The youngest elected congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio Cortez at 29 years old just won her district with The U.S., Brazil and Mexico have been among the countries nearly 73% of the vote, beating her Wall Street backed opponent. AOC hardest hit by the pandemic. They are also the three countries whose is an indication of the times. She is making waves and scaring the leaders tried to ignore the pandemic from the start. The U.S. has establishment politicians across both aisles. 4% of the world’s population but 25% of the world’s cases and over 21% of the deaths. For that reason, Europe and Canada do not allow The last generation needs to step aside and let the newer American tourists to visit. generation take over. Step aside and make way for a more progressive and younger America. I am so disappointed with our lack of presidential leadership and the failure to work together to defeat this virus in the U.S. Frances Farmer Downey Anita Rivero Downey 6 | The Downey Patriot Comics/Crossword Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020 SPEED BUMP DAVE COVERLY

You can contact puzzle editor Stan- ley Newman at his e-mail address: [email protected]. Or write him at P.O. Box 69, Massapequa Park, NY 11762, Please send a self-addressed, stamped envelope if you’d like a reply. Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020 The Downey Patriot | 7 OG Collectibles fills gaming void in Downey

■ Oscar and Carlos Gonzales “I would go to school in the Both brothers agreed that opened the video game day, and when I got home, I would prior to their opening, there go put things for sale online, or really wasn’t a dedicated “game and collectibles store last find stuff,” said Carlos. store” in the city of Downey, save weekend and business is Oscar says he got his for the usual retail chain suspects already booming. entrepreneurial spirit from his which just aren’t the same. mother. “When we were younger, “My mom, she’s been selling my mom used to always go to By Alex Dominguez at a swap meet for 25 years,” said Gamestop,” said Oscar. “Our Staff Writer Oscar. “She always taught me a store is kind of modeled by it, but lot… She has her own business, it’s independent.” DOWNEY — Two brothers she’s been doing it for over 30 “I definitely felt there was a have recently opened up shop, years, and she’s raised three kids need and a demand for it,” added looking to bring Downey into the by herself. She always just finds Carlos. “One mantra I live in is gaming world. a way to make ends meet, and I if ‘someone else can’t do it do it It’s no secret –Oscar and always wanted to be like her.” yourself.’” Carlos Gonzales know their video According to Carlos, the “Since it’s family-run, we can games. business has been a combination tailor our sales and everything Carlos, 23, said that he and his of both brothers’ skills. to our audience. The difference brother loved video games from a “He was more the between a GameStop and young age. entrepreneur,” said Carlos. “I something like a mom-and-pop “We always had a fascination was more the person who’d be shop is its more specific to the about it growing up in a lower in the analytics…basically run people; it’s more formulaic at middle-class household with a some data, like what works, what Gamestop, where you go to one, single mother,” said Carlos. “She doesn’t work.” you go to all.” had to entertain us one way or Now, the brothers have Oscar says that OG another. She got us a lot of video moved from virtual sales into a Collectibles brings a nostalgia games back in the day.” storefront. factor to the city. According to Oscar, also 23, Located at the former site of “There are some parents the gaming passion became Art’s Camera on Firestone Blvd, who say, ‘Hey, we had this when Though they moved from there wasn’t a shop like this. So, we wanted to leave our mark lucrative in high school. OG Collectibles opened its doors we were a kid,’ when they’re Downey several years ago, the I was like, ‘Hey, Downey needs here.” “Ever since I was a kid, I was on Labor Day Weekend. buying things for their sons or shop gives Carlos and Oscar an this, and I’m going to be the one OG Collectibles is located at daughters, their kids,” said Oscar. opportunity for a homecoming that brings a shop like this to the into gaming,” said Oscar. “For “It has a little bit of 8124 Firestone Blvd. and is open “They’re buying things for them to a city that they have always city of Downey.” the last five years, we’ve been everything,” said Oscar. “Old every day from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. so that they could know what admired. [selling] nonstop, or full-time.” video games, modern video “Growing up, we had a their parents played. They’re games, Funko Pops, toys, “I always just loved the city of lot of fond memories,” added The St. John Bosco alumni trying to show how [gaming] has plushes…anything really Downey,” said Oscar. “There was Carlos. “We’ve always had this began selling online and through gone a long way.” other outlets. collectible.” a little bit of everything here, but attachment to the city of Downey;

Who’s minding the 401(k)?

With the majority of working characteristics: a deep research a change, it’s often the result of Americans behind in retirement staff, a concentration of portfolio poor fund performance relative savings, managing and growing holdings, and relatively low to its benchmark. “The old fund’s money reserves is a concern in expenses. They will rely heavily performance cannot simply be many households. on the plan adviser, who should disregarded,” Allen says. “It While 401(k) plans offered use various metrics, attributes influenced the performance of through employers remain and experience.” the fund lineup for the time it popular investment vehicles Track the performance of was there. Therefore, you must toward retirement, experts note all funds ever in the plan. Poor keep track of how well the fund that several factors are out of the performance can be concealed by did during the time that your employee’s control. a newly added fund with stronger plan offered it. That’s essential information for evaluating how Perhaps the biggest questions results. Allen says that when the well your plan adviser performed regard the human factors: who plan adviser changes one of the for you.” is calling the shots for your funds in the lineup, or suggests company 401(k) plan, and are they making good choices with your money, says Brian Allen, author of “Rewarding Retirement: How Fiduciary Committees Can Elevate Workers, Companies, And Communities,” and founder of Pension Consultants, Inc. “Workers are not being put on track to retire on time with dignity, and this issue must be addressed,” says Allen. “Plan committee members often lack training and knowledge, and committees usually judge the efficacy of their advisers on personality or brand, not objective performance. “Fund selection decisions often amount to getting in high, pulling out low, and repeating. That’s common among retirement plan advisers and the fiduciary committees that hire them. It’s not exactly an effective way to enhance the performance for the plan participants. Most advisers simply aren’t very good at fund selection.” Allen says that for 401(k) plans to prepare workers to retire on time, company retirement plan committees need to get up to speed in these areas: Know how to judge the investment lineup and advisers. “The return made on an investment compounds powerfully over time, and helping the participants accumulate NOW OPEN FOR enough money for a secure retirement is the ultimate objective of the plan,” Allen PATIO DINING & TAKE OUT says. “Investment performance must be addressed. You can Voted Best be confident that your plan’s Breakfast in Town Served All Day investment menu is performing A Downey Landmark well when it outperforms an RESTAURANT / BAKERY / BARR all-index lineup. Knowing this for Over YearsYears empowers committees to judge 5853 the performance of those who 9518 E. Imperial Hwy.,, DDowney,owwneyy, CCAA (5(562)62) 80803-40043-4004 advise in this important area.” Select a fund for each asset class. An asset class is a grouping of investments like equities, bonds, commodities, real estate, etc. “After selecting the asset classes, you need a benchmark for each in order to provide a basis to judge their performance,” Allen says. “The committee selects a manager – not a person, but rather, a fund – that will outperform the benchmark over time. When selecting a fund manager, the committee should choose a company with these 8 | The Downey Patriot Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020 Candidates talk housing at forum

candidate Juan “Joey” Martinez “Back in the 1920’s and for which she has been openly them leave. Low income families but considering variables like ■ Four city council and Arturo Gonzalez take part. 30’s the City of LA was zoned critical in previous months. deserve to be in this city.” budgets, and respecting property candidates participated to accommodate over 4 million and individuals who support that in a forum hosted by the The event was moderated by “One of the things I need to Eminent domain provided the Leslie Hernandez and Rodolpho people to live in the city, but do if I get elected is do my job, biggest riff of opinion between property, I honestly believe that Downey Tenants Union, the Cortes. instead what happened was and that’s not only listen to the the candidates. eminent domain is a worthy tool controversial group that has with suburbia being built, it that can be used to improve the Candidates were asked tenants and the renters, and the “I’m weary to use it, because protested against evictions. was then zoned for what we call homeowners here, but work with lives of people,” said Martinez. three questions before fielding single-family housing, which how it has been used and been comments from viewers. the Downey Tenants Union and weaponized against lower- “If the tenants, the people was then used to segregate work with organizations that are are struggling, if individuals are By Alex Dominguez Those questions were: neighborhoods…Downey being income communities of color,” focusing on ensuring that people said Contreras. “For me, I’m suffering and there is a way for Staff Writer 1) “What their stance was one of them. Downey,” said aren’t losing their homes or us to use eminent domain to Contreras. “Downey is what I not so much of a fan of using on affordable housing,” aren’t struggling to live in their eminent domain mainly because improve the situation – which I call a suburb city. A lot of times homes.” know we’ve seen here in Downey DOWNEY — The Downey 2) “If elected, what the affordable housing we want it’s typically wielded by people Tenants Union hosted a virtual they would do to address the “With that said, I definitely who are politically in power, with our water in the past – then to build, we simply can’t do it yes, eminent domain is a fair candidates forum on Wednesday affordable housing issue,” and because of how the city is zoned.” am for individuals expanding and typically it’s not the people evening, hoping to gain some act to take. Definitely, I would 3) “Did they support parts of their homes to who are representing those insight on potential council “For example, in my district accommodate for other people neighborhoods.” consider it if it is beneficial to eminent domain.” there is a lot of commercial everyone, to the majority.” members’ views on housing to live there. I am definitely on Gonzalez expressed opinions issues. The subject of affordable property that is vacant; board with that.” “Eminent domain is a housing was almost unilaterally it’s empty, there’s nothing that the city would not have Of the nine candidates tool that is needed,” said supported by each candidate, happening there’s nothing being Alvarez said she would work the resources to buy buildings currently engaged in the city’s Alvarez. “It should be used though Gonzalez never done with it. But we can’t build with community members to without dipping into reserves, three electoral races, four to rehabilitate buildings that specifically gave a yes or no, affordable housing there because “move rent costs.” and would therefore allow participated. other individuals looking to be aren’t being kept up, and then instead saying that “there are it’s only zoned for the purpose “We’ve got to understand ensure that the housing is then Alexandria Contreras – Mayor negatives, there are positives,” of commercial property, which that our families are suffering a investors in the city to purchase them. affordable by either selling it to Blanca Pacheco’s sole opponent before falling back on an then makes it very difficult to lot,” said Alvarez. “We cannot nonprofit housing developers or – represented District 1. anecdote of previous council bring the kind of affordable build our way out of the housing Both Martinez and Alvarez organizations.” Catherine Alvarez – the founder decisions on the issue. multi-family development that crisis; we need to use all the tools spoke in favor of eminent of the Tenants’ Union – stood we need to the city.” The forum can be watched When addressing the matter, available to the city to ensure domain. as the lone District 3 candidate via the Downey Tenants Union Contreras spent time speaking of Martinez’s answer took not- that low-income workers stay “I think a lot of Republicans during the event. District 5 saw Facebook page. zoning and land use. so-subtle jabs at the City Council, in Downey. We cannot make are not going to be a fan of this, Library renovation finishing this month, officials say

By Alex Dominguez coronavirus pandemic delayed completion date has been pushed this time even if the remodel had virtual capacity. like story time, bilingual Staff Writer plans for a few months. back by two months.” been completed on schedule, due According to Ben Dickow – story time, things like that…. Assistant City Manager John According to the website, to county restrictions during the who took over daily management We’ve been absolutely running Oskoui – answering an email completion of construction is current crisis. of the library in 2017 – the programming services during DOWNEY — After a two inquiring about the library’s planned for this month, with “Let’s keep in mind that even library has not only continued closure.” month delay due to COVID-19, progress – said that the City has move in and set up following in if the Downey Library was not to provide virtual programming “We’ve also increased by construction on the city library is been providing updates regularly, October. closed as a result of construction, and materials throughout both tens of thousands the amount due for completion this month. citing the city’s Measure S Oskoui added that he had “no it would have remained closed construction and COVID-19, it of online materials that are In March of last year, website. doubt that the finished product is because of County Health has – in fact - expanded. available for free to people. I Downey’s library temporarily “We began construction going to be very impressive.” guidelines,” wrote Oskoui. “We “When the library went think our E-book library is over closed its doors for what was in July of 2019. Our original will open the Downey Library under construction, we made 160,000 titles now, [and] over initially anticipated to be a Before it’s closure, the library completion date was end of June once the County allows re- a very concerted, intentional 30,000 movies you can rent 15-month period to undergo had not seen any renovations or 2020,” wrote Oskoui. “Due to opening of public spaces such as effort to keep library operations through the library; a ton of extensive renovation thanks to updates since 1979-80. COVID-19’s impact on delivery libraries.” open, but obviously without a online resources that people can Measure S. and availability of construction However, the city would In the meantime, the library headquarters,” said Dickow. still take advantage of.” However, the onset of the material and services, the likely still not open the library at continues to be operational in a “We’ve been running programs

Malhotra & Malhotra Attorneys Serving the community for 36 years DIVORCE | CHILD CUSTODY/SUPPORT | BANKRUPTCY | TRUSTS/WILLS | CONSERVATORSHIPS | PROBATE

Call us for a FREE initial appointment Eva Juarez Malhotra Krishna Malhotra

Se Habla Espanol

(562) 806-9400 • (800) 811-8881 7847 E. Florence Avenue, Suite 111, Downey, CA 90240 Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020 The Downey Patriot | 9

City Schools. “Klute” (1971). age of 55. and included it in his 2010 self- “Basketball meant a lot to Maciorowski began her published memoir, “The Thrill me. The competition was tough. career in animation while she of the Chase.” Hey, in Detroit, everything’s was still in college, working as a Fenn described filling the Obituaries tough, to tell you the truth,” Tom Seaver model designer for Jim Henson’s chest with gold nuggets and Gaines said in a 1983 interview. Tom Seaver, a legendary Hall “Muppet Babies” as part of a coins, antique jewelry with “But [playing basketball] taught of Fame pitcher who won three team that won an Emmy Award. rubies and emeralds, and ancient Cy Young Awards and led the University. me to deal with competition, She got her start with Disney Chinese jade carvings. It was a 1969 “Miracle Mets” to a World Hal Singer with the elements around me. in 1991 with “Beauty and the tantalizing mystery, and some And when I was able to deal with Series championship win, died were unable to ignore the urge to Hal Singer, a hit-making jazz Beast,” for which she was a the elements around me, I was Aug. 31 at age 75 from Lewy body search for it. saxophonist and R&B performer visual development artist. able to deal with everything dementia and complications of known for his 1940s No. 1 hit Lou Brock Maciorowski went on to work Treasure hunters quit their else when I left. Because it was Covid-19. song “Corn Bread,” died Aug. 18 Lou Brock, a legendary on many of the classics of the jobs and depleted their life tougher being in the ghetto.” at age 100. outfielder for the St. Louis Seaver made the Mets as a 1990s Disney renaissance, and savings to search for Fenn’s starting pitcher in 1967, winning her art and concepts were key treasure. Several people died Singer played saxophone in Cardinals known for his base 16 games and the National influences on the movies’ style in the hunt, prompting some various bands in Kansas City and stealing that led the Cardinals to League Rookie of the Year award. and character development. authorities to ask Fenn to call it New York City before forming two World Series victories, died Kevin Dobson Sept. 6 at age 81. In 1969, he helped lead the One of her unique talents off. his own band in the late 1940s. Kevin Dobson, an actor best underdog “Miracle Mets” to for Disney was working with a He insisted that the chest His band recorded the fast- Brock played most of his known for his roles in “Kojak” a World Series win over the variety of animators to teach was findable by a single person, paced instrumental song “Corn illustrious career with the and “Knots Landing,” died Sept. Baltimore Orioles. In Game 4 them to use the animation style hidden in a location that wasn’t Bread” for the Savory label in Cardinals. His first few years in 6 at age 77. 1948. the Major Leagues were with the of the Series, Seaver pitched a that was chosen for a film. dangerous to access. Dobson got his start on TV in 10-inning complete game win. Cubs, where he had potential but Maciorowski worked on Earlier in 2020, Fenn The song was popular on the daytime soap operas – first in a under-performed. After a dispute in contract Disney animated films including announced that a treasure dance floor and reached number brief role in “One Life to Live” negotiations before the 1977 “Aladdin” (1992), “The Lion hunter from the east coast had one on the R&B charts. In June 1964 Chicago in 1968, and then in a variety of season, Seaver was traded to the King” (1994), “Hercules” (1997), retrieved the chest in Wyoming, He continued to record famously traded him to St. Louis roles in “The Doctors.” Cincinnati Reds in a trade called “Mulan” (1998), “The Emperor’s though he didn’t reveal the music and worked as a session for pitcher Ernie Broglio. Brock He landed his first major the “Midnight Massacre.” New Groove” (2000), “Lilo & chest’s specific location. musician playing with Coleman would go on to a 15-season role in 1973, playing Detective Stitch” (2002), “The Princess Hawkins and Earl “Fatha” career with the Cardinals. He returned to the Mets in Bobby Crocker in “Kojak” for the a trade for the 1983 season and and the Frog” (2009), and Hines. He had over 3,000 hits, was show’s entire five-season run. a six-time All-Star, and won the then pitched for the White Sox “Moana” (2016). Singer moved to France in Later, Dobson joined the from 1984 until the middle of 1965 and continued to record and World Series with the Cardinals in 1964 and 1967. cast of “Knots Landing” as 1986, finishing the season and perform mostly in Europe. He Mack MacKenzie. He won five his career that year with the Red toured and recorded in the early The speedy Brock, who has Soap Opera Digest Awards for Sox. Forrest Fenn 1980s with “Rocket 88,” a swing the second most career stolen his performance over 11 years, Seaver won three Cy Young Forrest Fenn, an antiquities and boogie-woogie band that bases behind Ricky Henderson, including Outstanding Hero dealer and author who hid a featured drummer Charlie Watts was elected to the Hall of Fame Awards, 311 games, and had and Favorite Super Couple, with 3,640 strikeouts. He was elected treasure chest and inspired a and pianist Ian Stewart of the in 1985. Michele Lee. 10-year public hunt for its secret Rolling Stones. to the Baseball Hall of Fame in “First base is useless. And Dobson later had a recurring 1992 with almost a 100% “yes” location, died Sept. 7 at the age He was born in Tulsa in 1919 most of the time it is useless to role in “Days of Our Lives,” vote. of 90. and he and his family survived stay there,” Brock said in a 1974 where he was the fourth and Fenn, a U.S. Air Force the Tulsa race massacre in 1921. interview. “On the other hand, final actor to play Mickey veteran who retired with the second base is really the safest Horton, as well as in “The Bold rank of Major, hid a treasure place on the field. When I steal and the Beautiful.” Sue chest in the wilderness after a second, I practically eliminate 1988 cancer diagnosis. He wrote Shanna Hogan the double play. And I can score Dobson frequently guest Forrest Fenn starred on TV shows including Maciorowski a poem with clues to its location Shanna Hogan, a New York on any ball hit past the infield.” “The Mod Squad,” “Touched Sue Nichols Maciorowski, an Times bestselling author of true by an Angel,” “Nash Bridges,” animation artist who worked on crime books including “Picture and “CSI.” He appeared in beloved Disney films including Perfect: The Jodi Arias Story,” movies including “Midway” “The Lion King,” “Mulan,” died Sept. 1 after drowning at her David Gaines (1976), “1408” (2007), and and “Hercules,” died Sept. 1 of home in Phoenix. She was 37. David “Smokey” Gaines, an uncredited appearance in metastatic breast cancer at the Hogan published her a basketball player with the first true crime book in 2011. Harlem Globetrotters before “Dancing with Death: The True going on to coach at Detroit Story of a Glamorous Showgirl, Mercy, died Sept. 8 of cancer. He Her Wealthy Husband, and a was 78. Horrifying Murder” told the After attending LeMoyne- POETRY MATTERS story of the 2004 murder of art Owen College, Gaines was dealer Jay Orbin by his wife, drafted by the Detroit Pistons. Marjorie Orbin. But he also had a chance to play Monarchs, Viceroys, Swallowtails Hogan’s next book, 2013’s for the Harlem Globetrotters, and he took that offer, joining “Picture Perfect,” was a New For years they came tacking in, full sail, York Times bestseller, covering the team in 1963. Riding the light down through the trees, the widely publicized case of Gaines stayed with the Travis Alexander’s murder by his Globetrotters until 1967. He later Over the rooftops, and not just monarchs, ex-girlfriend, Jodi Arias. played briefly for the Kentucky But viceroys, swallowtails, so many Hogan went on to publish Colonels before joining the They became unremarkable, showing up “The Stranger She Loved” in coaching staff at University of As they did whether we noticed them or not, Detroit under head coach Dick 2015 and “Secrets of a Marine’s Swooping and fanning out at the bright Wife” in 2019. She appeared on Vitale. Margins of the day. So how did we know TV shows including “The View,” When Vitale left the team, “Dateline NBC,” and “20/20,” Gaines was promoted to head Until it was too late, until they quit coming, and she cohosted the podcast coach, becoming the team’s first That the flowers in the flower beds “Case Closed.” Black head coach. He went on to Would close their shutters, and the birds Hogan was also an adjunct become head coach at San Diego Grow so dull they’d lose the power to sing, State University. professor at the Walter Cronkite And how later, after the river died, In later years, Gaines became School of Journalism and Mass Others would follow, admirals, buckeyes, Communication at Arizona State athletic director for Memphis All going off like some lavish parade Into the great overcrowded silence. And no one bothered to tell the trees They wouldn’t be coming back any more, The huge shade trees where they used To gather, every last branch and leaf sagging Under the bright freight of their wings.

Robert Hedin, Alaska Quarterly Review, Vol. 36, No. 3 & 4.

Hedin was born and raised in Red Wing, Minnesota. Much of his poetry is set in the landscape of the Midwest, and he has also translated the work of several Norwegian poets. Poetry Matters is curated by Lorine Parks 10 | The Downey Patriot Legal Notices/Classifieds Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020 CLASSIFIEDS MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES SERVICES SERVICES SERVICES

CAREGIVER AVAILABLE FULL SERVICE ALL ELECTRICAL AND NICE-N-KLEAN APPLIANCE TECH More than 20 years experience PLUMBING PLUMBING WORK Residential & Commercial HAS ARRIVED working in Downey. Licensed, bonded & insured, Lic 965519 & Bonded Cleaning. House calls. Same day rapid References Available 24/7, senior discount Jobs start at $35, free estimate Call for a Free Estimate. service all major brands. (5A62) 449-7969 McKinnon & Sons Call Erik (323) 228-4500 (562) 419-6577 Washers, dryers, ovens, Plumbing of Downey stoves, refrigerators, etc. ROOM FOR RENT (562) 904-3616 Senior citizen discount. PLANS, PERMITS HANDY CRAFTSMAN (562) 866-4291 ROOM FOR RENT CONSTRUCTION SERVICE (310) 251-3018 N. Downey, own entrance, FINE ROOFING, INC. Project Design, for all your home A/C & heat, dog welcome, Roof Repair & Leaks New Construction, improvements & repairs. All $800/mo. Free Estimate•Quality Service Remodeling & Additions labor and material guaranteed. Call Gus (323) 353-1307 Senior Discount. Lic 976823 Lic. #936419 (562) 331-0976 (562) 879-4987 Call Jeff (562) 869-1421

Business Name in violation of the rights of Business Name in violation of the rights of objecting to the name changes described 1055 W 7TH STREET FICT. BUS NAME another under Federal, State or Common another under Federal, State or Common SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, above must file a written objection that 33RD FLR-PH Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES includes the reasons for the objection at LOS ANGELES CA 90017 and Professions Code). and Professions Code). least two court days before the matter is CN971868 GUTIERREZ Sep 3,10,17, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME scheduled to be heard and must appear at 2020 NAME STATEMENT The Downey Patriot The Downey Patriot the hearing to show cause why the petition File Number 2020121179 CASE NUMBER: 20NWCP00201 8/27/20, 9/3/20, 9/10/20, 9/17/20 9/3/20, 9/10/20, 9/17/20, 9/24/20 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner should not be granted. If no written objection CN971868 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) is timely filed, the court may grant the petition The Downey Patriot DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) THE SHOP FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS ANGELA CHRISTINE HOLCOMB filed a petition with this court for a decree changing without a hearing. 9/3/20, 9/10/20, 9/17/20 FORWARD, 1856 CARNEGIE, SANTA NAME STATEMENT NAME STATEMENT NOTICE OF HEARING ANA CA 92705, LA COUNTY File Number 2020108404 File Number 2020110360 names as follows: Present name (1) ANGELA CHRISTINE Date: OCTOBER 21, 2020, Time: 10:30 Articles of Incorporation or Organization THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) a.m., Department: C, Room: N/A Number (if applicable): AI #ON: 4559806 DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) NATURE DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) MEDUSA HOLCOMB to Proposed name (1) ANGELA CREA DRAGAN The address of the court is 12720 NORWALK TRUSTEE SALES REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) KONA SPEEDWAY, 8524 ELBURG ST #C, CLEANING SERVICE, 8142 CHEYENNE BLVD NORWALK, CA 90650 JOY, INC, 1856 CARNEGIE, SANTA ANA PARAMOUNT CA 90723, LA COUNTY AVENUE, DOWNEY CA 90242, LA THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall T.S. No.: 19-23479 A.P.N.: 6281-001-034 CA 92705 Articles of Incorporation or Organization COUNTY be published at least once a week for four NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE State of Incorporation: CA Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A Articles of Incorporation or Organization court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of successive weeks prior to the date set IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: a REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) JUAN Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A for hearing on the petition in the following DATED 9/23/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE Corporation PEDRO ROSALES JR, 8524 ELBURG ST. REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) URSULA name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described newspaper of general circulation, printed in ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, The date registrant started to transact #C, PARAMOUNT CA 90723 ANDREA MONTERROSO, 8142 the county, THE DOWNEY PATRIOT IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. business under the fictitious business name State of Incorporation: CA CHEYENNE AVENUE, DOWNEY CA 90242 above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at AUGUST 31, 2020 IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF or names listed above: 07/2020 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: an State of Incorporation: CA Judge Margaret M. Bernal THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING I declare that all the information in this Individual THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: an least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at Judge Of The Superior Court AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT statement is true and correct. (A registrant The date registrant started to transact Individual Petitioner or Attorney, In Pro Per A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the who declares as true any material matter business under the fictitious business name The date registrant started to transact the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection SHERRY MARTINEZ highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business or names listed above: N/A business under the fictitious business name 10143 SHADYPOINT DRIVE drawn on a state or national bank, check and Professions Code that the registrant I declare that all the information in this or names listed above: N/A is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. WHITTIER, CA 90603 drawn by a state or federal credit union, or knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor statement is true and correct. (A registrant I declare that all the information in this (562) 631-1868 a check drawn by a state or federal savings punishable by a fine not to exceed one who declares as true any material matter statement is true and correct. (A registrant NOTICE OF HEARING Date: OCTOBER 9, 2020, Time: 10:30 a.m., [email protected] and loan association, or savings association, thousand dollars ($1,000). pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business who declares as true any material matter or savings bank specified in Section 5102 S/ KONA JOY, INC., SECRETARY, and Professions Code that the registrant pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business Department: C, Room: N/A The address of the court is 12720 NORWALK The Downey Patriot of the Financial Code and authorized to DONALD STEVEN GRIER knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor and Professions Code that the registrant 9/10/20, 9/17/20, 9/24/20, 10/1/20 do business in this state will be held by the This statement was filed with the County punishable by a fine not to exceed one knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor BLVD NORWALK, CA 90650 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall duly appointed trustee as shown below, of Clerk of Los Angeles on AUGUST 10, 2020 thousand dollars ($1,000). punishable by a fine not to exceed one SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and Notice - In accordance with Subdivision S/ JUAN PEDRO ROSALES JR, OWNER thousand dollars ($1,000). be published at least once a week for four COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES successive weeks prior to the date set now held by the trustee in the hereinafter (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name This statement was filed with the County S/ URSULA ANDREA MONTERROSO, ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE described property under and pursuant Statement generally expires at the end of Clerk of Los Angeles on JULY 20, 2020 OWNER for hearing on the petition in the following FOR CHANGE OF NAME newspaper of general circulation, printed in to a Deed of Trust described below. The five years from the date on which it was filed Notice - In accordance with Subdivision This statement was filed with the County CASE NUMBER: 20NWCP00047 sale will be made, but without covenant or in the office of the County Clerk, except, as (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Clerk of Los Angeles on JULY 22, 2020 the county, THE DOWNEY PATRIOT TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: AUGUST 20, 2020 warranty, expressed or implied, regarding provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, Statement generally expires at the end of Notice - In accordance with Subdivision Petitioner ROSA ALBINA GALLEGOS title, possession, or encumbrances, to where it expires 40 days after any change in five years from the date on which it was filed (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Judge Margaret M. Bernal (AKA: ALBINITA GALLEGOS RAEL) filed a Judge Of The Superior Court pay the remaining principal sum of the the facts set forth in the statement pursuant in the office of the County Clerk, except, as Statement generally expires at the end of petition with this court for a decree changing note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, to Section 17913 other then a change in the provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, five years from the date on which it was filed Petitioner or Attorney, In Pro Per names as follows: ANGELA CHRISTINE HOLCOMB with interest and late charges thereon, as residence address of a registered owner. A where it expires 40 days after any change in in the office of the County Clerk, except, as Present name (1) ROSA ALBINA provided in the note(s), advances, under new Fictitious Business Name Statement the facts set forth in the statement pursuant provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, 14062 ADOREE STREET GALLEGOS (AKA: ALBINITA GALLEGOS LA MIRADA, CA 90638 the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest must be filed before the expiration. Effective to Section 17913 other then a change in the where it expires 40 days after any change in RAEL) to Proposed name (1) ALBINITA thereon, fees, charges and expenses of January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business residence address of a registered owner. A the facts set forth in the statement pursuant (562) 250-4968 GALLEGOS [email protected] the Trustee for the total amount (at the Name Statement must be accompanied by new Fictitious Business Name Statement to Section 17913 other then a change in the THE COURT ORDERS that all persons time of the initial publication of the Notice the affidavit of identity form. must be filed before the expiration. Effective residence address of a registered owner. A interested in this matter appear before this of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set The filing of this statement does not of itself January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business new Fictitious Business Name Statement The Downey Patriot court at the hearing indicated below to show 8/27/20, 9/3/20, 9/10/20, 9/17/20 forth below. The amount may be greater authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Name Statement must be accompanied by must be filed before the expiration. Effective cause, if any, why the petition for change of on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY Business Name in violation of the rights of the affidavit of identity form. January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business name should not be granted. Any person ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL another under Federal, State or Common SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, The filing of this statement does not of itself Name Statement must be accompanied by COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES objecting to the name changes described AMOUNT DUE. Trustor: JOE DIAZ, AND Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious the affidavit of identity form. above must file a written objection that ALICIA DIAZ, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS and Professions Code). ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Business Name in violation of the rights of The filing of this statement does not of itself FOR CHANGE OF NAME includes the reasons for the objection at JOINT TENANTS Duly Appointed Trustee: another under Federal, State or Common authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious CASE NUMBER: 20NWCP00199 least two court days before the matter is Carrington Foreclosure Services, LLC The Downey Patriot Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business Business Name in violation of the rights of TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner scheduled to be heard and must appear at Recorded 10/4/2005 as Instrument No. 05 8/20/20, 8/27/20, 9/3/20, 9/10/20 and Professions Code). another under Federal, State or Common SOKMONA LISA TOCH filed a petition with the hearing to show cause why the petition 2388770 in book , page of Official Records Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business this court for a decree changing names as should not be granted. If no written objection in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The Downey Patriot and Professions Code). is timely filed, the court may grant the petition NAME STATEMENT follows: County, California, Described as follows: 8/20/20, 8/27/20, 9/3/20, 9/10/20 Present name (1) SOKMONA LISA TOCH without a hearing. AS FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF File Number 2020128746 The Downey Patriot NOTICE OF HEARING THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS to Proposed name (1) MONA LISA SOTELO TRUST Date of Sale: 10/6/2020 at 10:30 AM 8/20/20, 8/27/20, 9/3/20, 9/10/20 THE COURT ORDERS that all persons Date: OCTOBER 7, 2020, Time: 10:30 a.m., Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) THE CUTTING NAME STATEMENT Department: C, Room: N/A EDGE HAIR STUDIO, 306 STONEWOOD File Number 2020123782 interested in this matter appear before this in Civic Center Plaza located at 400 Civic court at the hearing indicated below to show The address of the court is 12720 NORWALK Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 Amount ST STE 32, DOWNEY CA 90241-3909, LA THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) BLVD NORWALK, CA 90650 COUNTY, 8120 4TH STREET, DOWNEY DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) CREATIONS cause, if any, why the petition for change of of unpaid balance and other charges: NOTICES name should not be granted. Any person A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall $379,392.69 (Estimated) Street Address or CA 90241 FLOWER SHOP, 9321 TELEGRAPH RD be published at least once a week for four Articles of Incorporation or Organization STE A, PICO RIVERA CA 90660, LA objecting to the name changes described other common designation of real property: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, above must file a written objection that successive weeks prior to the date set 13112 IBBETSON AVENUE DOWNEY, Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A COUNTY, 9321 TELEGRAPH RD STE A, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES for hearing on the petition in the following REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) MARILOLY PICO RIVERA CA 90660 includes the reasons for the objection at CA 90242 A.P.N.: 6281-001-034 The ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE least two court days before the matter is newspaper of general circulation, printed in undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability MARTINEZ, 8120 4TH ST, DOWNEY CA Articles of Incorporation or Organization FOR CHANGE OF NAME the county, THE DOWNEY PATRIOT 90241 Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A scheduled to be heard and must appear at for any incorrectness of the street address CASE NUMBER: 20NWCP00120 the hearing to show cause why the petition AUGUST 24, 2020 or other common designation, if any, shown State of Incorporation: CA REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) LETICIA TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Judge Margaret M. Bernal THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: an GOMEZ BENITO, 9321 TELEGRAPH RD should not be granted. If no written objection above. If no street address or other common HELIODORO BECERRA filed a petition with is timely filed, the court may grant the petition Judge Of The Superior Court designation is shown, directions to the Individual STE A, PICO RIVERA CA 90660 this court for a decree changing names as Petitioner or Attorney, In Pro Per The date registrant started to transact State of Incorporation: N/A without a hearing. location of the property may be obtained by follows: NOTICE OF HEARING ROSA ALBINA GALLEGOS sending a written request to the beneficiary business under the fictitious business name THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: an Present name (1) HELIODORO BECERRA (AKA: ALBINITA GALLEGOS RAEL) or names listed above: 11/2011 Individual Date: OCTOBER 9, 2020, Time: 10:30 a.m., within 10 days of the date of first publication to Proposed name (1) SAMUEL CASTILLO Department: C, Room: N/A 9817 SAN VINCENTE AVE of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable I declare that all the information in this The date registrant started to transact THE COURT ORDERS that all persons SOUTH GATE, CA 90280 statement is true and correct. (A registrant business under the fictitious business name The address of the court is 12720 NORWALK to convey title for any reason, the successful interested in this matter appear before this BLVD NORWALK, CA 90650 (323) 569-1115 bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be who declares as true any material matter or names listed above: N/A court at the hearing indicated below to show [email protected] pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business I declare that all the information in this A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and cause, if any, why the petition for change of be published at least once a week for four the successful bidder shall have no further and Professions Code that the registrant statement is true and correct. (A registrant name should not be granted. Any person The Downey Patriot knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor who declares as true any material matter successive weeks prior to the date set recourse. If the sale is set aside for any objecting to the name changes described for hearing on the petition in the following 9/3/20, 9/10/20, 9/17/20, 9/24/20 reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed one pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business above must file a written objection that thousand dollars ($1,000). and Professions Code that the registrant newspaper of general circulation, printed in entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. includes the reasons for the objection at the county, THE DOWNEY PATRIOT The Purchaser shall have no further recourse S/ MARILOLY MARTINEZ, OWNER knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor least two court days before the matter is This statement was filed with the County punishable by a fine not to exceed one AUGUST 19, 2020 against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the scheduled to be heard and must appear at Judge Olivia Rosales PROBATE Mortgagee’s Attorney. If you have previously Clerk of Los Angeles on AUGUST 25, 2020 thousand dollars ($1,000). the hearing to show cause why the petition Notice - In accordance with Subdivision S/ LETICIA GOMEZ BENITO, OWNER, Judge Of The Superior Court been discharged through bankruptcy, should not be granted. If no written objection Petitioner or Attorney, In Pro Per NOTICE OF PETITION TO you may have been released of personal (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name LETICIA GOMEZ BENITO is timely filed, the court may grant the petition Statement generally expires at the end of This statement was filed with the County SOKMONA LISA TOCH ADMINISTER ESTATE OF liability for this loan in which case this letter without a hearing. 13624 RAMSEY DRIVE is intended to exercise the note holder’s five years from the date on which it was filed Clerk of Los Angeles on AUGUST 14, 2020 NOTICE OF HEARING ELISE M. GUTIERREZ in the office of the County Clerk, except, as Notice - In accordance with Subdivision LA MIRADA, CA 90638 Case No. 20STPB06204 rights against the real property only. THIS Date: OCTOBER 14, 2020, Time: 10:30 562-348-9666 NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name a.m., Department: C, Room: N/A To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, where it expires 40 days after any change in Statement generally expires at the end of contingent creditors, and persons who may OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS The address of the court is 12720 NORWALK The Downey Patriot ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON the facts set forth in the statement pursuant five years from the date on which it was filed BLVD NORWALK, CA 90650 otherwise be interested in the will or estate, to Section 17913 other then a change in the in the office of the County Clerk, except, as 8/27/20, 9/3/20, 9/10/20, 9/17/20 or both, of ELISE M. GUTIERREZ BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION residence address of a registered owner. A provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, be published at least once a week for four A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been new Fictitious Business Name Statement SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, filed by Pierre Manuel Gutierrez in the OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS where it expires 40 days after any change in successive weeks prior to the date set COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES must be filed before the expiration. Effective the facts set forth in the statement pursuant Superior Court of California, County of LOS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED for hearing on the petition in the following ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business to Section 17913 other then a change in the newspaper of general circulation, printed in ANGELES. Name Statement must be accompanied by FOR CHANGE OF NAME THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests law, you are hereby notified that a negative residence address of a registered owner. A the county, THE DOWNEY PATRIOT CASE NUMBER: 20NWCP00217 the affidavit of identity form. new Fictitious Business Name Statement that Pierre Manuel Gutierrez be appointed credit report reflecting on your credit record MAY 19, 2020 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner may be submitted to a credit report agency The filing of this statement does not of itself must be filed before the expiration. Effective Judge Margaret M. Bernal LARA TORREDA SERRANO filed a petition as personal representative to administer the authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business estate of the decedent. if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit Judge Of The Superior Court with this court for a decree changing names obligations. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL Business Name in violation of the rights of Name Statement must be accompanied by Petitioner or Attorney, In Pro Per as follows: THE PETITION requests the decedent’s another under Federal, State or Common the affidavit of identity form. will and codicils, if any, be admitted to BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding HELIODORO BECERRA Present name (1) LARA TORREDA on this property lien, you should understand Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business The filing of this statement does not of itself 9225 HASTY AVE SERRANO to Proposed name (1) LARA probate. The will and any codicils are and Professions Code). authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious available for examination in the file kept by that there are risks involved in bidding at a DOWNEY CA 90240 TORREDA ESPINOZA trustee auction. You will be bidding on a Business Name in violation of the rights of (562) 923-7453 THE COURT ORDERS that all persons the court. The Downey Patriot another under Federal, State or Common THE PETITION requests authority to lien, not on the property itself. Placing the [email protected] interested in this matter appear before this highest bid at a trustee auction does not 9/3/20, 9/10/20, 9/17/20, 9/24/20 Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business court at the hearing indicated below to show administer the estate under the Independent and Professions Code). Administration of Estates Act. (This authority automatically entitle you to free and clear FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The Downey Patriot cause, if any, why the petition for change of ownership of the property. You should also 9/10/20, 9/17/20, 9/24/20, 10/1/20 name should not be granted. Any person will allow the personal representative NAME STATEMENT The Downey Patriot to take many actions without obtaining be aware that the lien being auctioned off objecting to the name changes described may be a junior lien. If you are the highest File Number 2020114966 9/3/20, 9/10/20, 9/17/20, 9/24/20 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, court approval. Before taking certain very THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS above must file a written objection that bidder at the auction, you are or may be COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES includes the reasons for the objection at important actions, however, the personal (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) LA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS representative will be required to give notice responsible for paying off all liens senior to ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE least two court days before the matter is the lien being auctioned off, before you can HOUSE PARTNERS (2) SOCAL HOUSE NAME STATEMENT FOR CHANGE OF NAME to interested persons unless they have PARTNERS, 2550 HONOLULU AVE, File Number 2020121111 scheduled to be heard and must appear at receive clear title to the property. You are CASE NUMBER: 20NWCP00194 the hearing to show cause why the petition waived notice or consented to the proposed SUITE 101, MONTROSE CA 91020, LA THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) action.) The independent administration encouraged to investigate the existence, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: should not be granted. If no written objection priority, and size of outstanding liens that COUNTY, 3300 FOOTHILL BLVD #12512, DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) SUNSET JWLZ, Petitioner LAWRENCE THOMAS BODDIE authority will be granted unless an interested GLENDALE CA 91214 13040 RUTGERS AVE, DOWNEY CA is timely filed, the court may grant the petition may exist on this property by contacting the filed a petition with this court for a decree without a hearing. person files an objection to the petition and Articles of Incorporation or Organization 90242, LA COUNTY shows good cause why the court should not county recorder’s office or a title insurance changing names as follows: NOTICE OF HEARING company, either of which may charge you Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A Articles of Incorporation or Organization Present name (1) LAWRENCE THOMAS grant the authority. REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) R M NEDD, Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A Date: NOVEMBER 4, 2020, Time: 10:30 a fee for this information. If you consult BODDIE to Proposed name (1) NASSI a.m., Department: C, Room: 312 A HEARING on the petition will be held INC, 2550 HONOLULU AVE, SUITE 101, REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) ADRIANNA on Dec. 22, 2020 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. either of these resources, you should be WATERS The address of the court is 12720 NORWALK aware that the same lender may hold more MONTROSE CA 91020 MARIE VIESCA, 13040 RUTGERS AVE, THE COURT ORDERS that all persons 2D located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, State of Incorporation: CA DOWNEY CA 90242 BLVD NORWALK, CA 90650 than one mortgage or deed of trust on the interested in this matter appear before this A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall CA 90012. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: a State of Incorporation: N/A IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: court at the hearing indicated below to show be published at least once a week for four The sale date shown on this notice of sale Corporation THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: an cause, if any, why the petition for change of petition, you should appear at the hearing The date registrant started to transact Individual successive weeks prior to the date set may be postponed one or more times by the name should not be granted. Any person for hearing on the petition in the following and state your objections or file written business under the fictitious business name The date registrant started to transact objections with the court before the hearing. mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, objecting to the name changes described newspaper of general circulation, printed in pursuant to Section 2924g of the California or names listed above: 06/2020 business under the fictitious business name above must file a written objection that Your appearance may be in person or by I declare that all the information in this or names listed above: 07/2020 the county, THE DOWNEY PATRIOT Civil Code. The law requires that information includes the reasons for the objection at SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 your attorney. statement is true and correct. (A registrant I declare that all the information in this IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent about trustee sale postponements be made least two court days before the matter is Judge Margaret M. Bernal available to you and to the public, as a who declares as true any material matter statement is true and correct. (A registrant scheduled to be heard and must appear at creditor of the decedent, you must file your pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business who declares as true any material matter Judge Of The Superior Court courtesy to those not present at the sale. the hearing to show cause why the petition Petitioner or Attorney, In Pro Per claim with the court and mail a copy to the and Professions Code that the registrant pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business personal representative appointed by the If you wish to learn whether your sale date should not be granted. If no written objection LARA TORREDA SERRANO has been postponed, and, if applicable, knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor and Professions Code that the registrant is timely filed, the court may grant the petition court within the later of either (1) four months punishable by a fine not to exceed one knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor 11711 LAKEWOOD BLVD., #203 from the date of first issuance of letters to a the rescheduled time and date for the sale without a hearing. DOWNEY, CA 90241 of this property, you may call (844) 477- thousand dollars ($1,000). punishable by a fine not to exceed one NOTICE OF HEARING general personal representative, as defined S/ R M NEED, INC., PRESIDENT, RONALD thousand dollars ($1,000). (213) 292-2973 in section 58(b) of the California Probate 7869 or visit this Internet Web site www. Date: OCTOBER 14, 2020, Time: 10:30 STOXPOSTING.com, using the file number MICHAEL NEDD S/ ADRIANNA MARIE VIESCA, OWNER a.m., Department: C, Room: 312 Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing This statement was filed with the County This statement was filed with the County The Downey Patriot or personal delivery to you of a notice under assigned to this case 19-23479. Information The address of the court is 12720 NORWALK 9/10/20, 9/17/20, 9/24/20, 10/1/20 about postponements that are very short in Clerk of Los Angeles on JULY 30, 2020 Clerk of Los Angeles on AUGUST 10, 2020 BLVD NORWALK, CA 90650 section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Notice - In accordance with Subdivision duration or that occur close in time to the Notice - In accordance with Subdivision A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, Other California statutes and legal authority (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name may affect your rights as a creditor. You scheduled sale may not immediately be be published at least once a week for four COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES reflected in the telephone information or on Statement generally expires at the end of Statement generally expires at the end of successive weeks prior to the date set may want to consult with an attorney five years from the date on which it was filed ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE the Internet Web site. The best way to verify five years from the date on which it was filed for hearing on the petition in the following FOR CHANGE OF NAME knowledgeable in California law. in the office of the County Clerk, except, as in the office of the County Clerk, except, as YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the postponement information is to attend the newspaper of general circulation, printed in CASE NUMBER: 20NWCP00212 scheduled sale. Date: 8/31/2020 Carrington provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, the county, THE DOWNEY PATRIOT TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner court. If you are a person interested in the where it expires 40 days after any change in where it expires 40 days after any change in estate, you may file with the court a Request Foreclosure Services, LLC 1500 South AUGUST 14, 2020 SHERRY MARTINEZ filed a petition with Douglass Road, Suite 150 Anaheim, CA the facts set forth in the statement pursuant the facts set forth in the statement pursuant Judge Margaret M. Bernal this court for a decree changing names as for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing to Section 17913 other then a change in the to Section 17913 other then a change in the of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets 92806 Automated Sale Information: (844) Judge Of The Superior Court follows: 477-7869 or www.STOXPOSTING.com for residence address of a registered owner. A residence address of a registered owner. A Petitioner or Attorney, In Pro Per Present name (1) SHERRY MARTINEZ or of any petition or account as provided in new Fictitious Business Name Statement new Fictitious Business Name Statement Probate Code section 1250. A Request for NON-SALE information: 888-313-1969 Tai LAWRENCE THOMAS BODDIE to Proposed name (1) SHERRY GO Alailima, Director must be filed before the expiration. Effective must be filed before the expiration. Effective 11725 RINCON DRIVE MARTINEZ SAGASAY Special Notice form is available from the January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business THE COURT ORDERS that all persons court clerk. WHITTIER, CA 90606 STOX 926436 Name Statement must be accompanied by Name Statement must be accompanied by (818) 694-1148 interested in this matter appear before this Attorney for petitioner: the affidavit of identity form. the affidavit of identity form. court at the hearing indicated below to show G MARK SANTA ANNA ESQ The Downey Patriot 9/10/20, 9/17/20, 9/24/20 The filing of this statement does not of itself The filing of this statement does not of itself The Downey Patriot cause, if any, why the petition for change of SBN 165416 authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious 8/20/20, 8/27/20, 9/3/20, 9/10/20 name should not be granted. Any person GMSA LEGAL Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020 The Downey Patriot | 11 Climate change will decimate Palm Springs, Coachella Valley tourism, study says

A new UC Riverside study and October in 2017. ago, is a nonprofit zoo visited by finds that climate change will more than 510,000 people last have a devastating effect on The researchers modeled year. The research team found the greater Palm Springs area’s two different future climate that it stands to lose up to $1.44 dominant industry — tourism. scenarios — one in which heat- million annually in tourism in trapping gases are significantly today’s dollars with 18 percent Thousands known as reduced, resulting in slowed fewer visitors at the end of the “snowbirds” flock to the region warming, and one in which century. annually from elsewhere in emissions are not mitigated at the country to escape freezing all. Similarly, heat is also winters. However, due to projected to impact the annual climate change, the number of “The two scenarios differed Coachella music festival, days above 85 degrees between a little by mid-century, but which began in 1999, and November and April is projected were very different by 2100,” attracts roughly 250,000 to increase by up to 150% by the said Francesca Hopkins, concertgoers. The researchers end of the century. assistant professor of climate did not assume that increased change and sustainability. “In heat will necessarily affect These changes are enough to both cases we saw big declines attendance. However, they did prevent many from patronizing in the number of days suitable find that probability of attendee the area’s famous outdoor for snowbirds, but this was exposure to extreme heat — if attractions and events such as much more pronounced in the it continues to be held in April the annual Coachella Valley scenario with no emissions — could increase six-fold by Sunset during the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, 2014. (Photo courtesy UC Riverside) Music Festival, according to the reductions.” end of century if climate change study published this week in the goes unmitigated. Valley are especially vulnerable them to work outdoors, either economically,” Yañez said. “I journal Climatic Change. In order to assess future to the impacts of climate in agriculture or tourism. She am hoping this research will effects of increased heat, the “Though other studies change because they cannot wonders whether there will be start a conversation in the Many businesses in the researchers analyzed two have focused on the impact shift snowbird season to cooler a climate breaking point that community. We still have time Palm Springs area already close key components of the local that climate change will have times of year, since those don’t might cause locals like these to to avoid the worst of these due to lack of customers during tourism industry in addition to on cold winter destinations exist, Hopkins explained. move away. predictions if we can reduce the hot summer months, when the winter weather: the number popular for sports like skiing, our greenhouse gas emissions daytime high temperatures of visitors to The Living Desert, this is one of the first to focus Cindy Yañez, a UCR physics “Weather is a resource today.” average up to 108 degrees in a popular outdoor zoo, and the on a warm winter destination, graduate and first author of the that draws in money just like July and August. Employment likelihood of extreme heat at and its impact on such a specific study, was born in the Coachella other resources do. If that gets follows these patterns, with the Coachella music festival. region,” Hopkins said. Valley, and has lived there most redistributed it could have regional employment declining of her life. Many people in the severe impacts on peoples’ by 7.2 percent between April The Living Desert Zoo and Places like the Coachella area have jobs that require lives both physically and Gardens, established 50 years

Resident Bonnie Bowater celebrated her 98th birthday over the weekend with a special car parade put together by her family, friends and neighbors.

Photo by Alex Dominuez 12 | The Downey Patriot Real Estate Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020