Thursday, June 3, 2021 Vol. 20 No. 9

ENTERTAINMENT CRIME WATCH OBITUARIES OPINION La Mirada Theater’s Home invasion Kay Lahusen, Relocating 2021-22 calendar suspects caught LGBTQ advocate Marilyn

SEE PAGE 2 SEE PAGE 3 SEE PAGE 4 SEE PAGE 5 Cerritos Alvarez can stay in office College despite criminal past, city says grads Friday 78˚ By Alex Dominguez Staff Writer Saturday 77˚ get their DOWNEY – Councilwoman Catherine Alvarez can continue in her role on City Council despite her criminal history, including a conviction for welfare fraud, the city attorney said. Concerns over Alvarez’s eligibility to sit with the city’s leadership rose earlier this year when the councilwoman’s criminal history was made public. degrees Alvarez is known to have convictions of welfare fraud, perjury, and stealing from the Michael’s Sunday 73˚ craft store at the Downey Landing. As such, the city hired an outside law firm to investigate and advise the council on the matter. ■ Cerritos College hosts a At the council meeting on last week, City Attorney Yvette Abich Garcia gave the results of that drive-thru ceremony for investigation. ON THIS DAY graduates; one student “After reviewing the matter, the city’s outside attorneys have concluded that Councilmember JUNE 3 walked away with 12 Alvarez may continue to serve on the Downey City Council,” said Garcia. degrees and certificates. Alvarez was elected to the City Council last November. 1888: The poem “Casey at the Bat” by Ernest Lawrence Thayer was first published, in the San Francisco Daily NORWALK – Cerritos College Examiner. celebrated the Class of 2021 with both virtual and drive-thru commencement ceremonies on Downey summer school 1916: May 27 and 28. The National Defense Act was signed The college hosted its first into law, increasing the size of the ever “car-mencement” drive- United States National Guard by thru celebration for graduates. 450,000 men. Graduates traveled along a starts Monday celebration route through a Blue 1943: Carpet Zone, received a diploma, The Zoot Suit Riots broke out in Los and took pictures with friends Everything you need to Technology, Engineering, Art and lunch to all children ages 18 and ■ Angeles after white U.S. Navy sailors and family. The college presented know about summer school Math). younger during the summer school session. Meal distributions and Marines attacked Latino youths. 4,500 associate degrees and skills The elementary ESY program at Downey Unified. at the elementary campuses will certificates. being held at Alameda will run be Monday through Friday from San Diego native Elizabeth until July 3 from 8:15 a.m. to 12:30 1963: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. until July 2. Silva is an extraordinary graduate, DOWNEY – Beginning the p.m., Monday though Friday. Pope John XXIII died at age 81. having earned 12 degrees and week of June 7, Downey Unified The secondary ESY programs Meals can be picked up certificates in three years. She launches its summer enrichment being held at the middle and high via drive-thru or walk-up at 1965: earned all of her units online programs for students; this schools will be from 8:30 a.m. Gauldin, Lewis, Rio Hondo and from her hometown virtually at includes summer school at each to 12:30 p.m., Monday through Unsworth elementary schools, Astronaut Edward White became the Norwalk-based campus. middle and high school, Extended Thursday, and will run until and at Alameda Elementary via the first American to walk in space, Elizabeth’s degrees and School Year (ESY) programs and July 9. In observance of the July walk-up only. A drive-thru or during the flight of Gemini 4. certificates include both elementary STEAMworks. 4th holiday, all summer school walk-up option is not available associate degrees and certificates The middle school summer programs will be on a Tuesday at Columbus High School or Doty, 1989: in business administration, program will be held from 9 through Friday schedule as no Griffiths and Sussman middle Chinese army troops began a sweep human resources management, a.m. to noon, Monday through school will be held Monday, July schools as meals will only be the summer programs, please of Beijing to crush student-led pro- international business, Thursday, and will run from 5. available for those students who contact each respective school business management, are attending summer school in- democracy demonstrations. June 7 to July 9. The high school In addition to the summer site for additional information. retail management, and person. summer program will be held programs listed above, Downey For any questions regarding the entrepreneurship, respectively. from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Unified is also providing an Meal distributions at Stauffer Seamless Summer Food Program, 1989: Elizabeth knew education Monday through Thursday, and please contact the Food Services online summer school option for Middle School and Downey Iran’s spiritual leader, Ayatollah could change her life, but being will run from June 7 to July 15. Department at (562) 469-6672. all students. This online learning and Warren high schools will Ruhollah Khomeini, died. a single parent of three, she model is similar to the Distance be available Monday through The Downey Unified School delayed her education to support Downey Unified’s elementary summer enrichment program, Learning model which recently Thursday only during the summer district’s office hours will also her family. When the college concluded in May. An additional session from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., be altered during the summer 2001: offered more online classes STEAMworks, will be located at Gauldin, Lewis, Rio Hondo and 2,200+ students districtwide will with no distribution on Fridays. A beginning on June 7, being open Mel Brooks’ musical comedy “The during the pandemic, Elizabeth be utilizing this online option “weekend’s worth” of meals will Monday through Thursday from Producers” won a record 12 Tony was able to pursue the courses Unsworth elementary schools, Monday through Friday, from over the summer. be provided on Thursdays at all 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The district Awards. she wanted to earn more degrees our meal distribution locations. 8:30 a.m. to noon. This program, Also beginning on June office will be closed on Fridays and certificates. With the strong Meals will also not be distributed which runs from June 7 to July 2, 7, Downey Unified will be beginning June 7 through July 23. support from college counselors, on July 5 in observance of the July will enrich approximately 1,710 participating in the Seamless The upcoming 2021-22 school her online education ran 4 holiday. smoothly. students by instructing them Summer Food Service Program, year will begin for all students on on the basis of STEAM (Science, With a dozen new credentials, providing free breakfast and For any questions regarding Wednesday, Aug. 11. Elizabeth plans to transfer to a four-year university next year and one day start her own non- profit organization for homeless women and children. “I am excited to have these 12 Rancho’s director of dentistry degrees and certificates under my 2008: belt and a good education. Having Barack Obama clinched the all-round business knowledge is Democratic presidential nomination. important to achieve my goal,” said Elizabeth. She will stay recognized for her service involved as a Falcon parent as her 2010: daughter attends Cerritos College Serving also as Rancho’s Rue McClanahan, the actress who Online, the college’s fully online ■ Dr. Konita Wilks spent played Blanche in “The Golden degree and certificate program. 11 years in the U.S. Navy; Triage Officer, during the multiple COVID surges Dr. Wilks Girls,” died after suffering a brain Simon Guerrero was a normal now she runs the dentistry ensured that personal protective hemorrhage. She was 76. young man, but he engaged in program at Rancho. equipment and supplies went criminal activities. In 2019, after to the patients and staff that being referred to the college’s needed it most. She and her team 2011: Court2College (C2C) program also made sure that the 35,000 Physician-assisted suicide advocate by Judge Joseph Porras of the DOWNEY – Dr. Konita Wilks, surgical masks donated to the Dr. Jack Kevorkian died at a Norwalk Superior Court, Simon director of dentistry at Rancho Los Rancho Los Amigos Foundation Michigan hospital at age 83. turned his life around. Amigos National Rehabilitation were distributed quickly and Center, was honored Saturday by The campus’ C2C program is a efficiently. unique college and career bridge L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn 2013: partnership with the L.A. County Barger at her annual Tribute to As the COVID vaccine The trial began against United States Department of Health Services Veterans & Military Families. became available, Dr. Wilks led Army private Chelsea Manning, who the efforts to deploy her dental Office of Diversion and Reentry, As part of this special (virtual) was accused of leaking classified clinic dentists to administer the Norwalk Superior Courthouse event, veterans working for LA material to WikiLeaks. She was vaccine, which allowed Rancho’s and the L.A. County Department County were recognized for rising convicted a month later of espionage. nurses to continue to care for of Probation to re-direct first- to the challenges of the pandemic time nonviolent felony offenders their patients. and continuing to embody the 2016: into college as a condition of their same spirit of service they did “It was awesome that our probation. when they were in active duty. dentists were able to directly Dr. Konita Wilks of Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center was Boxing great While he originally attended support the pandemic response Muhammed Ali Dr. Wilks is a graduate of honored over the weekend for her military service. Cerritos College only to avoid efforts,” said Dr. Wilks. “We died, 32 years the U.S. Naval Academy and a prison time, Simon continued all felt that it was so cool to be after he was Navy veteran, with service as a to have such an incredible his studies on campus after his a part of history… getting to diagnosed with Surface Warfare Officer. She was individual like Dr. Konita Wilks probation period. He earned see firsthand how excited and Parkinson’s in active duty from 1994-2005 on staff. an Automotive Mechanical relieved people were to get the Disease. He was and served in the Persian gulf “Dr. Wilks is an amazing Repair Manufacturer Specialist vaccine. For us, that was the 74. under Operations Iraqi Freedom, member of our Rancho team,” Certificate and passed the ASE highpoint of such a disastrous Operations Enduring Freedom, said CEO Aries Limbaga. “We Certification for Auto Electrical year.” Specialists. and during 9/11. are extremely grateful for her Dr. Wilks is a strong advocate service to Rancho and honored He volunteered at an auto After her service, Dr. Wilks for Rancho’s patients and as such to recognize her distinguished repair shop to complete the received her dental degree and often works with the Rancho service to this County.” Birthdays requirements for an A.A. Degree graduated with honors from Los Amigos Foundation and Las in Automotive Technology. UCLA. Now a mother of four, For more information about First Lady Jill Biden (70), metal Floristas to provide the absolute Today, Simon owns his own auto she is the director of Rancho’s the programs and services singer Kerry King (57), news best care and services to her repair shop called L.A. Auto dental clinic, which specializes in funded by the Rancho Los Amigos anchor Anderson Cooper (54), patients through state of the art Service inc. in East Los Angeles. treating individuals with physical Foundation or to make a donation, R&B singer Lyfe Jennings (48), dentistry rooms and affordable and developmental disabilities, please call (562) 385-7053 or visit and Spanish tennis player Rafael He is the first in his family patient transportation. to earn a college degree and a as well as those with debilitating www.RanchoFoundation.org Nadal (35). certificate. chronic medical conditions. Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center is grateful 2 | The Downey Patriot Thursday, June 3, 2021 ‘In the Heights,’ ‘Mamma Mia!’ star Greek church in La Mirada Theatre’s season schedule plans ■ Eight live shows are millions of fans around the included in the La Mirada globe. Engelbert’s music has transcended time and his voice celebration Performing Art Center’s still continues to reach out to 2021-22 calendar, including people now serving to transport DOWNEY – St. George Greek several Broadway favorites. and inspire, to embrace and to Orthodox Church in Downey will provoke feelings and emotions… celebrate the Greek bicentennial ingredients that are no doubt this Saturday from 3-9 pm. the essence of his long-lasting The celebration is free and success. LA MIRADA – The La Mirada open to the public. Center for the Performing Arts Music will be provided all this week released its 2021-22 “Mamma Mia!” day by DJ Peter Loukatos. Food season calendar, highlighted by Oct. 29 - Nov. 21, 2021 and drinks will be available for a month-long production of “In purchase, including arni stin Get swept away by the the Heights” next summer. souvla, souvlakia, wine, soda, infectious music, funny story, sweets, and coffee. The calendar is also filled and dazzling dance numbers Opening ceremonies begin at with concerts from musical that have made Mamma Mia! a 3 p.m. with remarks by Downey and standup legends, including worldwide phenomenon. On the Mayor Claudia M. Frometa and a Jay Leno and the Righteous eve of her wedding on an idyllic presentation of flags. Brothers. Greek island, a daughter’s quest The full schedule is below: to discover the identity of her This will be followed by a father brings back 3 men from torch relay for the opening of the children’s Olympic Games. “Clue” her mother’s past. Featuring over 20 ABBA songs, including Children are invited to Sept. 24 - Oct. 17, 2021 the hits “Dancing Queen” participate in a variety of Olympic It’s a dark and stormy night, and “Take a Chance on Me,” activities either individually or as and you’ve been invited to a very this high-spirited, feel-good Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “In the Heights” plays the La Mirada Performing Arts Center in June 2022. a group from 3:30-5:30 pm. unusual dinner party. Murder sensation will have you singing Starting at 7 pm there will be a and blackmail are on the menu and dancing in the aisles. and charm as host of late- presentation honoring the people when six mysterious guests night television’s top-rated, and events of 1821 with music, assemble at Boddy Manor for dance and the presentation of “Million Dollar Quartet” “The Tonight Show” with Jay a night they’ll never forget! Leno and now with “Jay Leno’s Olympic medals. Was it Mrs. Peacock in the Jan. 21 - Feb. 13, 2022 Garage” on CNBC. A television “We have planned a great study with the knife? Or was it When Elvis, Johnny Cash, icon, stand- up comedian, best- day for all to enjoy as we Colonel Mustard in the library Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl selling children’s book author, commemorate 200 years of with the wrench? Based on the Perkins got together for one lovable TV and movie voice-over freedom,” the church said. cult 1985 Paramount movie and unforgettable night, they became artist, pioneering car builder St. George Greek Orthodox inspired by the classic Hasbro the Million Dollar Quartet. The and mechanic, Leno has been Church is located at 10830 board game, Clue is the ultimate true story of what happened deemed “the hardest working Downey Ave. whodunit that will leave you when “The Father of Rock ‘n’ man in show business.” He has dying of laughter and keep you Roll,” Sam Phillips brought these been honored by the Television guessing until the final twist. icons together for the recording Academy with an Emmy for session of a lifetime. And you’re Outstanding Variety, Music or Engelbert Humperdinck in the room! Featuring Over 20 Comedy Series and was inducted Rock ‘N’ Roll Hits Including: into the Television Academy’s Library Oct. 22, 2021 (8 pm) “Blue Suede Shoes,” “I Walk Broadcast Hall of Fame. In a career spanning The Line,” “Who Do You Love?,” “Mamma Mia” opens at the La Mirada Performing Arts Center on Oct. 29. almost 50 years, Engelbert has “Folsom Prison Blues,” “That’s The Righteous Brothers group generated sales in excess of 140 All Right,” “Sixteen Tons,” friends pleaded with him to Rodgers and Hammerstein’s million records, including 64 “Hound Dog,” “Down By The March 25-26, 2022 (8 keep The Righteous Brothers most famous musical for gold albums and 23 platinum, Riverside,” “Peace In The pm) alive. Says Medley: “No one an unforgettable theatrical four Grammy nominations, a Valley,” “Matchbox,” “Great With a string of #1 classics, could ever take Bobby’s place, experience. installing Golden Globe, and stars on the Balls Of Fire,” and “See You including the most played song but when I caught Bucky Heard’s Hollywood Walk of Fame and Later, Alligator!” in radio history, “You’ve Lost show it all came together – I “In the Heights” Las Vegas Walk of Fame. He has That Lovin’ Feelin’,” the Rock found the right guy to help me performed for the Queen four Jay Leno and Roll Hall of Fame duo of recreate the magic.” The concert June 3-26, 2022 officers times and many heads of state. Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield experience features their biggest In the Heights tells He has recorded everything Feb. 19, 2022 (2 pm and topped the charts in four hits – “Lovin’ Feelin’,” “Soul the universal story of a DOWNEY – Friends of the from the most romantic ballads 8 pm) decades. After Bobby’s death & Inspiration,” “Unchained vibrant community in New Downey City Library is hosting its to movie theme songs, disco, Leno has captivated living in 2003, Bill Medley continued Melody,” “Rock and Roll York’s Washington Heights annual meeting and installation rock, and even gospel. His rooms across the world for over to perform to sold-out crowds Heaven,” Medley’s Grammy- neighborhood - a place where of officers Friday, June 11, at 11 unique voice has charmed 20 years with charisma, comedy, around the world, but fans and winning “Dirty Dancing” theme the coffee from the corner am inside the library’s Cormack “The Time of My Life,”and more. bodega is light and sweet, the Room. windows are always open and The slate of officers “The Sound of Music” the breeze carries the rhythm includes Virginia Yoshiyama of three generations of music. (president), Veronica Arce- April 22 - May 15, 2022 It’s a community on the brink Hernandez (secretary), Susan The spirited, romantic and of change, full of hopes, dreams Bouris (treasurer), Nancy Krusbe beloved musical story of Maria and pressures, where the biggest (newsletter editor), Ramie and the von Trapp Family will struggles can be deciding which Johnson (bookstore director) and once again thrill audiences traditions you take with you, and Toni Stewart (publicity director). with its Tony, Grammy and which ones you leave behind. Three positions remain Academy Award-winning Best With a score by Lin-Manuel vacant: 1st vice president and Score, including “My Favorite Miranda (Hamilton), this hip program director, 2nd vice Things,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Climb musical will win you over with its president and membership Ev’ry Mountain,” “Edelweiss,” sweet story and hot tunes. director, and fundraising “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” Subscriptions to this season director. and the unforgettable title song. range from $42.50 to $281.50 Members of the Friends of Children (3+) and adults will and are now available by calling the Downey City Library can re-discover the inspiring story the box office at (562) 944-9801. self-nominate for any position of family, faith, joy and courage Single tickets go on sale Aug. 20. or nominate another person with in turbulent times - all to songs their permission. we know and love. Celebrate Nominations can be made to either Nancy Krusbe at (562) 928- 4327 or [email protected] or Virginia Yoshiyama (562) 861- 4528.

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(562) 806-9400 • (800) 811-8881 7847 E. Florence Avenue, Suite 111, Downey, CA 90240 Thursday, June 3, 2021 The Downey Patriot | 3 Bicycle, pedestrian safety operation planned Crime Report by police for June On May 19 at 11:50 am, officers responded to the DOWNEY – The Downey Police Department will conduct bicycle Stonewood Mall in regards to a tailgate theft in progress. The as drivers. and pedestrian safety enforcement operations during the month of suspects fled prior to officers arriving. Due to the witness’ “Just because there’s less traffic doesn’t mean traffic rules go June aimed at keeping people who need to go out to exercise or run out the window,” Chief Dean Milligan said. “To protect you and your quick call to police and the fast response, officers located the essential errands safe. suspects in the area. The tailgate was returned to the victim family, we want to make sure those that are out are following rules and an adult male and adult female were arrested. While the COVID-19 pandemic is requiring residents to stay home intended to keep them safe.” as much as possible, the Downey Police Department recognizes the Bicycle and pedestrian fatalities are rising at an alarming rate. need to protect the public by looking for violations made by bicyclists, In 2016, 138 bicyclists and 867 pedestrians were killed on California drivers and pedestrians that make roads unsafe. On May 19 at 5:25 pm, officers responded to the 8000 roads. Pedestrian fatalities are up nearly 33 percent from 2012, and block of Adoree St. in regards to an in-progress catalytic These violations include drivers speeding, making illegal turns, the number of bicyclists killed is up nearly 25 percent over the past converter theft. The victim saw a male suspect attempting to failing to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks, failing to stop for signs five years. In 2019, the Downey Police Department investigated 3 fatal cut the catalytic converter from his vehicle. The victim chased and signals or any other traffic violation. Officers will also look for and 97 injury collisions involving bicyclists and pedestrians. the suspect away from his vehicle. While the suspect was pedestrians who cross the street illegally or fail to yield to drivers running away, he swung a hand-saw at the victim, narrowly who have the right of way. Bike riders will be stopped when riding missing the victim. The suspect entered a black Suburban on the wrong side of the road, not complying with stop signs and with a female adult driver and fled the scene. The license plate signals, or other violations of the same traffic laws that apply to them was captured by a witness. The Detective Bureau is currently investigating. Police stepping up DUI patrols POETRY MATTERS On May 20 at 4 pm, two suspects entered the smoke shop located at 7352 Stewart and Gray Rd. The adult male and adult in Downey female pointed a firearm at the clerk and demanded money. DOWNEY – Additional officers from the Downey Police At Brookshire Park after Rain One suspect removed approximately $800 U.S. currency from Department will be out on patrol during the month of June looking the register. Both suspects entered an older model Nissan for drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and/ Altima and fled. Detectives responded and the investigation is Sit with me under the young pepper tree or drugs. ongoing. And watch the sky through its feathery leaves; During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Downey Police Department is The light bursts breaking the cumulus clouds committed to keeping the public safe when they need to run essential With sprays of pink berries dangling down, errands. On May 23 at 9:20 am, officers responded to the 8000 block The pale pink berries of the pepper tree. of 4th Street in regard to a burglary in progress. The victim “Safety is paramount, but especially during the COVID-19 At the park on a late-winter day after rain received an alert via his Ring camera and immediately drove pandemic,” Chief Dean Milligan said. “We are all in this together and The winds surge and I see a world new again to the residence, where he located the adult male suspect want everyone to be as safe as possible when they are out. One way to Charged with goldfinch, bluebird, and hummingbird gleams inside. The suspect fled the location and was detained a do that is by not driving impaired.” short distance away by responding officers. The suspect was The Downey Police Department reminds the public that impaired And children overcome by the joy of the scene— arrested. driving is not just from alcohol. Some prescription medications or Let’s chase winged yellow, blue, ruby and green over-the-counter drugs may interfere with driving. Always follow Where even the strewn bottles shine. directions for use and read warning labels about driving or operating On May 23 at 11:55 am, officers responded to the 10200 heavy machinery, which includes driving a car. While medicinal Lubna Haddad Walford block of Mattock Ave. in regards to a home invasion robbery. and recreational marijuana are legal, driving under the influence of Two adult male suspects armed with an AR-15 rifle entered marijuana is illegal. “This poem is for my parents,” says Lubna, “who lived out their Ameri- the home and confronted a single female resident. They If you plan on drinking or taking medications that may impact demanded $30,000 cash and eventually left with electronics can dream here. There is so much natural beauty flitting around. It’s your ability to drive safely, plan on staying at home. Driving sober is good to pause and appreciate it. My father still talks about how much he and other items from the home. The victim was uninjured. your safest bet. loves this city, and still tends a flourishing garden with a heart filled with The detective bureau responded and followed various Drivers caught driving impaired and charged with DUI will pay a gratitude.” Poetry Matters is curated by Lorine Parks. investigative leads. At approximately 2000 hours, all the stiff price: an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, as well as a suspects were located in the city of Whittier and arrested. All suspended license. the stolen items and the rifle utilized during the crime were recovered. There was no threat to public safety as it appears the victims were targeted.

On May 26 at 9:15 pm, an intoxicated male adult pedestrian was crossing the 9400 block of Florence Ave. outside of the crosswalk when he was struck by a motorist. The unidentified motorist was traveling at a high rate of speed and fled the scene. The pedestrian was transported to St. Francis where he was treated for minor injuries. The case is being reviewed by traffic investigators.

On May 28 at 4:25 pm, officers responded to disturbance at 13107 Lakewood Blvd., T and T Nail Salon. The male adult suspect entered the salon irate and demanding to use the internet. The suspect grabbed a pair of scissors and threatened to kill the salon staff and a female patron. The subjects in the salon locked themselves in a separate room as the suspect began to stab the counter with the scissors. The suspect fled the location, and was located by responding officers. The suspect was arrested for criminal threats.

On May 29 at 3:40 pm, officers responded to 9001 Apollo (Walmart) regarding a stabbing. The victim, a male adult, was inside Walmart with his children when he had a brief verbal altercation with the adult male suspect. The argument continued outside and led to a physical altercation. After the altercation, the victim drove to a family member’s home and realized he had been stabbed in the back. The victim was transported to St. Francis with a non- life threatening wound, treated, and released. The victim is no longer cooperating with the investigation.

On May 30 at 12:10 pm, the adult female victim was sitting to the front of 9000 Apollo Way, Lane Bryant. Two male adult suspects approached the victim from behind and grabbed her purse. Both suspects fled on foot prior to officers arriving. 4 | The Downey Patriot Thursday, June 3, 2021

fact that sexual orientation was was collages composed of bright, never forget all the memories. wanted him to audition for – Lou not a protected class and didn’t simple shapes that resonated You’ll always be missed Kevin.” Grant. become one until recent years. with the preschoolers who were Obituaries Rivkah Reyes, who played the Having worked with Moore her audience. She also illustrated Lahusen photographed bassist Katie in the movie, wrote when he guest starred on “The books including “Eating the many of these marches, and she on Twitter that they’d “never Dick Van Dyke Show,” MacLeod Alphabet,” “Crocodile Smile,” Kay Lahusen, movement to secure equal rights and Gittings also produced the forget your hugs and your laugh didn’t feel he was the right choice and “Color Zoo,” for which she for the LGBTQ community. The pioneering lesbian newsletter, and the sheer joy on your face to play her boss. He auditioned LGBTQ activist and was awarded a Caldecott Honor. 1969 Stonewall uprising was, for “The Ladder.” Gittings edited the when we’d run into each other for the Lou Grant role, then asked photographer many, the moment that brought journal, while Lahusen wrote for in Chicago. Thank you for always if he could try reading for the role Kay Lahusen, an activist and the movement to the attention it under the name Kay Tobin. She showing up for me with that ‘big of Murray Slaughter. photojournalist who chronicled of the mainstream, but even also took photos for the journal, Kevin Clark, brother I never had’ energy.” He ultimately got the role he some of the earliest before that, Lahusen and others including groundbreaking cover drummer in really wanted, and Ed Asner was U.S. protests for marched for their rights. photographs of notable lesbians ‘School of Rock’ unforgettable as Lou Grant in a LGBTQ rights, died at a time when it could be Those early protests, in the Gavin MacLeod, role that spun off to its own show May 26 at a hospital dangerous to be so public about Kevin Clark, a drummer mid-1960s, simply demanded actor found fame during the years when MacLeod in West Chester, one’s LGBTQ status. and actor who played the young equal rights for LGBTQ citizens. was creating his own iconic role Pennsylvania at the drummer, Freddy “Spazzy in TV sitcoms In one, Lahusen carried a Lahusen was also among those on “The Love Boat.” age of 91. McGee” Jones, in the 2003 movie sign reading “The American who successfully fought for the Gavin MacLeod, an actor “School of Rock,” died May 26 MacLeod was also in movies Lahusen and way: employment based upon American Psychiatry Association known for his roles on TV shows in Chicago when his bicycle was including “The Sand Pebbles” her partner, Barbara Gittings, competence, ability, training; not to remove homosexuality from including “The Love Boat,” struck by a car at the age of 32. and “Kelly’s Heroes.” were key members of the early upon private life” – reflecting the its list of mental illnesses. “McHale’s Navy,” and “The Mary Clark began taking drum Tyler Moore Show,” died at his In later years, MacLeod lessons when he was just five years home in Palm Desert at the age made appearances on TV shows Lois Ehlert, old. At 12, he saw a newspaper ad of 90. including “The King of Queens,” seeking children who could play Best known as Captain Merrill “That ‘70s Show,” and “The Suite ‘Chicka Chicka Boom a musical instrument to star in a Stubing on “The Love Boat,” a Life on Deck.” movie with Jack Black. Boom’ author role he played from 1977 to 1986, Lois Ehlert, an illustrator Though he had no acting MacLeod was nominated for three known for children’s books experience, Clark auditioned, Golden Globes for the role and John Davis, including the classic “Chicka playing “Iron Man” for his parlayed his fame portraying the real Milli Vanilli singer Chicka Boom Boom,” died May 25 audition. He got the part and cruise ship’s captain into a gig as in Milwaukee of natural causes at seemed like a natural, playing the global ambassador for Princess John Davis, one of the real the age of 86. drummer who eagerly embraced Cruises. vocalists behind Milli Vanilli a punk aesthetic as he played including their 1989 hit “Girl You Ehlert was working as a Prior to his tenure on “The music with his classmates. Know It’s True,” died May 24 at graphic designer before she began Love Boat,” MacLeod had his the age of 66 from COVID-19. illustrating children’s books “School of Rock” was Clark’s first taste of fame playing Joseph while she was in her 50s. Her lone acting credit, but he was a “Happy” Haines on “McHale’s Music producer Frank Farian first book was 1987’s “Growing drummer all his life. He played Navy” from 1962 to 1964, when created the French/German Vegetable Soup,” but it was the in Chicago bands including he left the show in pursuit of dance pop duo Milli Vanilli 1989 book “Chicka Chicka Boom Dreadwolf, Funk it Let’s Jam, and larger roles. with frontmen Rob Pilatus and Boom,” with text by Bill Martin Jess Bess and the Intentions. Fabrice Morvan. The duo became His breakout performance Jr. and John Archambault, that international stars behind the hit He also taught drums at a came in “The Mary Tyler Moore became her best-known work. songs “Girl You Know It’s True” Chicago-area School of Rock Show,” where he played news Its simple images, depicting the and “Blame It On The Rain.” location. writer Murray Slaughter from letters of the alphabet climbing 1970 to 1977. Milli Vanilli won the Grammy a coconut tree, have delighted Miranda Cosgrove, who Award for Best New Artist in 1990. children for decades, and Ehlert starred as the band’s manager When MacLeod got a call from It was discovered after the award received several awards for her in “School of Rock,” wrote on his agent about an audition for that the duo were lip syncing work on it. In 2013, President Instagram that she was “stunned Mary Tyler Moore’s new show, songs on stage, which featured Barack Obama read “Chicka and saddened” by the news. he was thrilled, he said in a 2017 the voices of the real singers who interview with Maritime Matters. Chicka Boom Boom” to children “The world lost an amazing recorded the originals in studio. He loved the scripts the show’s at the White House Easter Egg soul,” Cosgrove wrote. “I’ll producers sent him, but he John Davis was one of the real Roll. always remember your spirit and wasn’t sure about the role they singers, along with others. Ehlert’s unmistakable style how kind you were to me. I’ll After the scandal, Farian changed the group name to The In Memory of Real Milli Vanilli featuring Davis and Brad Howell, another Milli Vanilli singer. The group’s 1991 Norman Leroy Shelton single “Keep on Running” was a April 4, 1935 - April 8, 2021 top ten hit in Germany. Norman L. Shelton, son of Leonard Leroy Shelton and Reta Higgins Davis remained in Germany and later performed with Fab was born on April 4, 1935 in Elsinore, Utah. Norm was the youngest Morvan as the group Face Meets of 7 children, being the only son with 6 older sisters. Norm enjoyed Voice. hunting, fishing and playing pranks with his cousins, nephews and childhood friends. At Marysvale High School Norm excelled in B.J. Thomas, sports playing both basketball and baseball, helping the Basketball ‘Hooked on a Feeling’ Team to a League Championship. This was not easy considering singer there was only 6 players on the basketball team out of a 1953 Graduating Class of 11. B.J. Thomas, a Grammy- A few years after graduating high school, Norm enlisted in the US Air Force. winning pop country singer known for the hits “Hooked on He traveled the world as an US Air Force Military Policeman, also competing on the US a Feeling” and “Raindrops Keep Air Force Pistol Team. After returning home he met his future wife, Sharon Marlene Davis of Fallin’ on My Head,” died May 29 Boise, Idaho and her daughter, Robin. at the age of 78 from lung cancer. Norm moved with his wife, Sharon and daughter, Robin Christine Shelton to Huntington Thomas hit the top ten on the charts 26 times and sold 70 Park, California in 1959. In 1960, Norm and Sharon welcomed twin sons, Paul Edward million albums worldwide. Shelton and Mark Leonard Shelton. In 1961 Norm moved the family into their own home Thomas had a winning in Norwalk, California, where they made many memories. Norm instilled a proud work ethic formula combining country with and love of sports into the family, coaching his son’s and neighborhood friends to many pop music, including his version of the Burt Bacharach and Hal baseball, football and basketball championships. Later in life Norm enjoyed playing poker David song “Raindrops Keep with his friends almost every weekend. He also loved traveling to Las Vegas and the Barona Fallin’ on My Head,” which won Casino to have fun. the Academy Award for Best Original Song as part of “Butch Norm was a man who was ALWAYS there to support his children and grandchildren. He Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.” attended Little League Baseball, Bobby Sox Softball , Pop Warner Football, Dance Recitals His other popular hits and Competitions to College Baseball and College Softball. He was our family’s Biggest Fan! included “Hooked on a Feeling,” Three days after celebrating his 86th Birthday with his family, they all came together later made famous by Blue Swede, and “(Hey Won’t You again for one last time to share his last moments before being welcomed into heaven by his Play) Another Somebody Done family of Angels, Mark, Robin and Sharon on April 8, 2021. Somebody Wrong Song.” Norman is survived by his son, Paul Shelton, wife, Rosie and daughter in law, Candie Thomas also performed the Shelton. Grandchildren, Joshua (wife Kari), Katrina, Tyler (wife Melissa), Mason, Marc, theme song titled “As Long As We’ve Got Each Other” for the hit Brandice Khamis and Brittany Shelton. Great Grandchildren: Brooklyn, Jaxson, Wyatt, sitcom “Growing Pains.” Peyton, Maverick and Hunter Shelton, Zachary, and Jayden Shelton. Thursday, June 3, 2021 Opinion The Downey Patriot | 5 Relocate Marilyn Monroe

By Froma Harrop impure motives in featuring this artist. “They might have noticed,” he Palm Springs, California, has a world-class art museum. And the wrote, “that not a single other American museum has ever seen fit to museum building is itself a world-class example of midcentury modern give Johnson a show — despite the prospect of pleasing an art-loving architecture. millionaire and potential benefactor.” Thus, it was understandable that a group of Palm Springs residents “Forever Marilyn” has been around. It’s been displayed in Chicago, would object to placing a kitschy 26-foot statue of Marilyn Monroe right Stamford, Connecticut, and elsewhere — and not to universal applause. in the museum sightlines. The “artwork” reproduces the famous scene How is it that Palm Springs gets stuck with it? in “The Seven Year Itch” in which Marilyn walks over a sidewalk grate and the rising air lifts her skirt way high. She’s seen bending over as she It’s true that Marilyn spent some time in Palm Springs, as had other unsuccessfully tries to hold down her skirt. Hollywood stars. But she lived in 43 homes, and this one was rented. If all goes according to the plan, which was somehow approved by the Predictably, one feminist Marilyn critic, Elizabeth Armstrong, has city council, Marilyn’s rear end would face the urbane museum’s front declared the statue misogynistic — that is, hating of women. She also door. As fashion designer Trina Turk put it, “The view as you exit is of accused its creator of promoting upskirting (taking a photo of a person’s Marilyn mooning the museum.” genital area without their knowledge). That would be a misdemeanor in California. Turk is co-founder of the Committee to Relocate Marilyn. Her group says it would be cool with putting the statue somewhere else in the city, And it insulted Marilyn the thespian, whom Armstrong said “wanted even a nearby park. to be taken seriously as an artist and not just a sexual icon.” Don’t get me wrong. “The Seven Year Itch” is a great movie. In Well, let’s not go there. Whatever Marilyn’s ambitions, she most addition to putting Marilyn’s voluptuous body on generous display, it definitely intended to and succeeded in playing simple-minded sexual showcases her considerable talents as a comedienne. kittens. She was an actor, you know. But childish renditions of pop culture figures really don’t enhance an The real issue remains what putting this cheesy statue where its upscale thoroughfare leading to a grown-up cultural institution. Also, backers want it would say about Palm Springs. The museum chairwoman, the scene depicted in the statue was filmed on a New York City sidewalk Jane Emison, complained that “the statue will damage our credibility whose vibe couldn’t be more different from the desert oasis of Palm and our goal to highlight Palm Springs as a world-class destination for Springs. midcentury architecture and design for international cultural tourists.” Commercially named “Forever Marilyn,” the statue is the work of The big question, implied by Emison, is what kind of tourist Palm John Seward Johnson II, an heir to the Johnson & Johnson fortune. Springs wants to attract. Can’t a city renowned for its dramatic desert setting and sophistication sell itself on those virtues? In 2003, then-Washington Post art critic Blake Gopnik called a Corcoran Gallery exhibit of Johnson’s works “the most mind-numbing, Here’s hoping Palm Springs can resist the growing push to infantilize head-spinning, belly-flipping experience you’re likely to come across.” the culture. There’s such a thing as civic dignity. And Disneyland, after In sum, he said, “This show is really, really bad.” all, is only an hour and a half drive away. Gopnik suspected that the powers at the Corcoran may have harbored Froma Harrop is a columnist who writes about culture, politics and economics. Traffic circles don’t get enough love

By John Stossel “That makes it seem like it’ll take longer for cars to get through roundabout. Some traffic circles and rotaries have many lanes. The one I hate waiting at traffic lights. intersections,” I say to Brainard. by Paris’ Arc De Triomphe connects 12 roads! There’s a solution: traffic circles, or roundabouts. “It really doesn’t,” he responds. “A roundabout moves 50% more “Those are dangerous,” says Brainard. “That’s not what we’re Traffic circles terrified me when I first confronted them in Europe. traffic than a traffic light.” building. Modern roundabouts are small; the smaller they are, the safer they become. They’re very different.” A movie, “National Lampoon’s European Vacation,” captured my More than a four-way stop sign intersection, too, according to a test experience when it portrayed Chevy Chase driving in London, unable to ran by the TV show “Mythbusters.’ Europe learned that lesson. European countries are building lots of exit a rotary all day. small roundabouts. Roundabouts are also better for the environment. “You never come Besides being hard to navigate, I also assumed roundabouts cause to a complete stop,” Brainard points out. “Tremendous amounts of fuel “America is way behind,” I tell Brainard. problems, but a Freakanomics podcast woke me to their advantages. are saved.” Roundabouts are a reason Britain’s rate of traffic deaths is less than half “America is catching up,” he replies. “When I started, we probably the U.S.’s. Indianapolis realtor Jason Compton says roundabouts even increase had under a couple of hundred in the United States. Today, we’re pushing the value of homes “because they just flat out look better (by adding) five or six thousand.” “We’ve converted almost all of our traffic lights to roundabouts more green space.” because we save lives,” says the mayor of Carmel, Indiana, Jim Brainard. That’s progress. Sometimes communities put artwork in the middle. His little town now has 133 roundabouts. Still, his little town, with just 97,000 residents, has 2% of all the A University of Wisconsin-Madison study confirmed that roundabouts Bottom line: Roundabouts are safer, cost less, move more traffic and roundabouts in America. are better for the environment. save lives. Roundabouts increased crashes a bit, but deaths and injuries John Stossel is a journalist and author of “Give Me a Break: How I Exposed dropped by 38%. Yet, most Americans still say, “I don’t want these things.” I tell Hucksters, Cheats and Scam Artists and Became the Scourge of the Liberal It’s because of the angle of the cars, says Brainard. “Instead of a Brainard. “They’re confusing. I’m more likely to have an accident!” Media.” T-bone, you got a sideswipe.” “Well, it takes public education,” he responds. “Chevy Chase didn’t Roundabouts also slow cars down a little, giving drivers more time to do us any favors.” react. Brainard points out that Chase was stuck in a large rotary, not a Taking liberty for granted

By Judge Andrew Napolitano Are the governments we have established morally legitimate? They All these lockdowns happened overnight. There was no great public are when they have, as Jefferson wrote in the Declaration, the consent debate about them. There was far more acquiescence than challenge to “Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty.” — Thomas Jefferson (1743- of the governed, and when they defend our liberties. Absent consent and them. The public took for granted that the governors actually had the 1826). defense of liberty, government is not legitimate. authority they claimed they had and actually could become dictators in No one knows if Thomas Jefferson personally uttered those words. a crisis of fear — a crisis they created. Now that this is for the most part Jefferson argued that government exists only to secure our rights. They have been widely attributed to him, but they don’t appear in any of behind us, the question arises: Why did we let this happen? When it fails to protect our rights, or when it destroys our property, we his writings. If he did not literally utter them, he uttered the sentiments have the right to alter and abolish it. It happened because we take liberty for granted. We repose the they offer. They remind us not to take liberty for granted. Constitution for safekeeping in the hands of men and women who, in the These principles of personal liberty in a free society were mocked and As America returns to pre-pandemic normalcy, we should think eternal conflict of personal liberty versus governmental power, side with attacked by the government during the recent pandemic, and most folks about the dangers of taking liberty for granted. This column has argued power. These are folks popularly elected who don’t care about liberty; went along with it. frequently that personal liberty is our birthright. It is a natural right. It they care about control. doesn’t come from the government. It comes from our humanity, which How, in a land made prosperous by rugged individualism and At this writing, there is no clear answer as to the cause of COVID-19. is a gift from God. As God is perfectly free, so are we. personal sacrifice, not by government, did the people become sheep But the cause of the pandemic was taking liberty for granted. What kind when their governors — without legal authority and in utter defiance of The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution presume that of a society is ours? You can go to jail for fishing or barbering without a constitutional guarantees that they swore to uphold — signed orders that our liberties are natural and cannot be suppressed or taken away by the license, but if you are a governor, you can crush the liberty of millions and purported to deny the right to worship, work, travel, assemble peaceably government absent due process. destroy the property of thousands with impunity. and use private property as one sees fit? Due process requires a notice of charges, a fair hearing with all The next time this happens, will we cave, or will we resist? Why did so many folks who believe in personal liberty accept these constitutional protections at which the government must prove fault, and illegal orders and cave to them? Why did we wear medically useless masks One of the rights championed by Jefferson and his fellow founders the right to appeal. The Constitution doesn’t grant liberty; it restrains the on our faces when we, not the government, own our faces? Why did we was the right to secede from the government — the right to avoid a government from infringing upon it. allow the government to close lawful businesses? Why did police and government to which one never consented. This is the core natural right Some liberties are so essential to the pursuit of happiness that the prosecutors break their oaths to defend the Constitution in deference to for which the American Revolution was fought. Constitution prohibits their infringement, period — with or without due these gubernatorial power grabs? For a government without the consent of those it governs is invalid process. These are the liberties that we exercise every day — worship, The same Constitution that restrains the federal and state and illicit — and of no lawful authority. It only endures when masses of speech, peaceable assembly, self-defense, privacy, ownership and use governments from curtailing fundamental liberties also guarantees those folks and shapers of opinion take liberty for granted. of property, commercial transactions, travel. We voluntarily establish liberties. Stated differently, the 14th Amendment — which imposes the governments to protect our liberties. Judge Andrew Napolitano is the senior judicial analyst for Fox News. guarantees of the Bill of Rights on the states and prohibits the states from impairing those guarantees — also enables Congress to intervene when states fail to uphold basic, fundamental, constitutionally protected rights. Did the feds come to the rescue of any of us in beleaguered states where our liberties were curtailed by executive decree? They did not. Cyber security Did the courts, whose principal role is to apply and enforce the Constitution, invalidate the unlawful commands of governors or curtail Dear Editor: the unconstitutional prosecutions of those who had the courage to defy The recent cyber attacks from the Colonial Pipeline to the most them? They did not. recent attack to JBS Food Supply reveal how vulnerable we are, how Did any legislative body — state or federal — use its powers to write unprepared we are to defend ourselves from these attacks and how laws to invalidate the unlawful, unconstitutional, immoral orders of incompetent are the people in charge. governors? They did not. I find hard to understand that the CEO of Colonial Pipeline did not There is a common thread running through all this, and it leads to the invest in cyber security but did not hesitate in paying a millionaire dark and baleful state of voluntary servitude — a lamentable, Orwellian ransom to the hackers. state of affairs where people are so afraid of a new demon that they Cyber attacks represent a clear and present danger to the security voluntarily bow to rules and commands that bankrupt them and crush to the US and hence they must be prevented and stopped. It is time their liberties in a vain hope for safety. to create a Manhattan Project like group that includes, in addition to The core thread running through all this is fear. Fear of sickness and the UK and Canada, all the advanced countries in Europe and Japan to death. Fear of bucking the tide. Fear of exercising personal liberty. Fear come up with answers to this problem. that the government might be right. We have been able to land a man on the moon, land on Mars and develop a vaccine against the Covid-19 virus, we certainly have the technology to prevent and stop cyber attacks. It just has to be properly managed. Our nemesis in Rusia, China, Iran and North Korea will get bolder Wishful thinking because they see that we are not prepared and are doing nothing to stop it. Threats don’t work on them and hence we must build the Dear Editor: capability of doing to them what they are doing to us now. I look forward to the day the majority of our representatives in Only then we will be safe. Washington and Sacramento are fiscally responsible. Jorge Montero John Lacey Downey Downey 6 | The Downey Patriot Comics/Crossword Thursday, June 3, 2021 SPEED BUMP DAVE COVERLY

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gentlemen crawler while Andy was Sammy’s good friend, who just mound. Tearfully Lady Bette Suddenly Sammy cried out, threatening, flatting experience. By Yolanda Adele away on patrol duty. He was in the happened to be married to her adjusted the little pink blossom “You can’t marry him Lady Bette. Sammy and Lady Bette were Queen Ants’ Army which often best friend, Bonnie Bee, and atop her head, and then picked up You love me and I you.” Andy It was a gloriously warm day married below the gazebo in a kept him far from his Lady Bette. told them of her feelings. To her her tiny bouquet of white baby’s- turned a bright red with rage. in the park. Some couples were very private ceremony. Max was surprise they told her that Sammy breath. She reluctantly began her And before he could tell his Army arm in arm meandering past the She was a pretty little beetle, the best man and Bonnie Bee the had confided in them about his march towards Andy. From time buddies to attack sticky web walkway, while others picnicked who any man-bug would want matron of honor. love for her. This news made her to time her eyes wildly searched netting fell upon them. on the thick blades of grass. to call his own. Lady Bette would Andy Ant survived the jubilant. She was filled with new for Sammy. Parts of the grounds were ablaze have been very lonesome were it Lady Bette dropped her stampede of the wedding lost. And hope of becoming Mrs. Sammy with the feverish pink-colored not for Sammy Snail who liked to When she finally reached bouquet and ran behind Sammy, it was not long before he found a Snail. blossoms from the giant mimosa read sonnets to her by the little Andy she turned and looked over pushing him into a nearby lady that he was better suited for. trees and lemon lilies embraced creek in the evenings. At first it She hoped Sammy would make her shoulder one last time. It was dirt hole. They tunneled their She was Sergeant Amy Ant. They the gazebo where musicians was innocent enough, but lately the first move, though she knew then that she spotted Sammy. way through the soft soil until enjoyed going on ant marches. She were playing “Let Me Call You the mood changed under the stars that would be difficult because She looked at him with pleading they came up under the gazebo was the weight lifting champion Sweetheart.” and moonlight glow. Sammy was he didn’t exactly move very fast eyes. His eyes meet hers. At that platform. They were safe there. of the Queen’s Brigade. so different from her fiancée. He about anything. She did not dare instant Sammy knew he had to do The scent from the lemon lilies Tender sounds of music and As for Mr. and Mrs. Sammy was sensitive and appreciated push or confront him; after all she something… fast. Spider Max put tickled their senses. They giggled floral fragrances wafted down past Snail, they made their home poetry, whereas Andy thought was a lady. one of his arms around Sammy with glee before sharing their first the blades of grass where another below the gazebo, surrounded by Longfellow was a worm of a guy and whispered, “Don’t be a slug, kiss, of many to come. kind of world exists and another Her wedding day arrived, and sweet fragrances of spring. Often (literally). claim her for yourself. What are kind of gathering was taking still Sammy had not approached The musicians were playing times these newly-weds danced you waiting for?” place. Sammy Snail was very shy, in her. There was nothing she their last tune, “The Parties to the music from the bandstand fact, he was in psycho-therapy to could do but go through with the “Max, you know that Andy and Over-Lets Call It A Night.” When Colonies of ants from near and that filtered down to their happy help him come out of his shell. marriage and be a soldier’s bride. his Army chums will attack us for the melodious sounds ended, far came to attend the wedding home. For the rest of their lives Yet, though unknowingly, he had Everything was in place. The sure. We can’t fight all of them.” many humans got up to leave. of Private Andy and Lady Bette. love was in full bloom under the captured Lady Bette’s heart. How silverfish marched in procession, Numerous shoe soles and heels Manny, the praying mantis, was to “Sam I have a plan. Just leave gazebo. could she tell him that she had followed by the leaf-ants. The stepped on the web-trapped perform the ceremony. Everything everything to me. First stop this fallen in love with him? After all bees began their buzzing rendition ants. The rest of the ants, along was set, except for the heart of show.” With that Max left to crawl she was already betrothed. of “The Wedding March.” The with the other wedding insect the bride to be. For you see, she up a tree just above the groom and Army troops stood at attention guests scurried away from the had fallen in love with another She went to see Spider Max, the ant troops. by the groom at the top of the Short Stories: The Way it Was ‘The Last Five Years’

By Sharon Benson Smith this month, and how the different and considered by me to I recall our favorite pastime as enforcement of it all will change. be a fun-filled adventure. being feeding the ducks. musical opens However, I would like to share I must have been a precocious I also remember that the Not long ago, you couldn’t my personal experience of “the eight or nine years old at the lake was as blue as could be and open the local paper without way it was.” time, and before we arrived at the you could see the downtown L.A. in Long Beach reading an article on the Long after granddad and Glendale destination, granddad skyline in the background, plus Salton Sea, Joshua Tree, or the grandma White divorced, and took me to Echo Park. there was lush greenery and a LONG BEACH – International get to know each other and endangered desert tortoise, all he was courting his second wife When we arrived at the park, walkway completely around the City Theatre virtually presents move forward to the end of their subjects of which will forever (“Aunt Annie” to me), we traveled we went straight to the boathouse lake. “The Last Five Years,” an marriage, while Cathy’s songs remind me of my dad. to Brand Boulevard in Glendale where he rented a famed paddle Granddad paddled us all intimate, emotionally powerful begin as the marriage dissolves, More recently though, the via the electric trolley or Red Car boat; then we went to the hot dog around the lake as we talked and musical by Tony Award-winning moving backwards in time to the flash point seems to be Echo Park to visit her. That Red Car ride, stand and bought food to feed the chuckled at the various sights composer and lyricist Jason beginning of their love. and the cleanup of the homeless in itself, was an adventure! But, ducks. The lake was also home to and sounds. As I fed the ducks, Robert Brown. “The Last Five Years” encampment, the uptake in crime, then, going anywhere with him geese, swans, turtles, fish, frogs we took in all the breathtaking Directed by Jamie Torcellini, premiered at Chicago’s the repairs needed, the reopening was always something new and and several species of birds. But surroundings. It would be the first time I laid eyes on the then-lovely “The Last Five Years” will Northlight Theatre, going on to Echo Park. stream June 3 through June 20 an off-Broadway production at on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays the Minetta Lane Theatre in New I hope he is now reading and Sundays (dark Mondays, York City. It was named one of this over the shoulder of his Tuesdays, Wednesdays) at www. the ten best productions of 2001 “Pootsie Gal” and that he recalls InternationalCityTheatre.org. by TIME magazine, and garnered the family’s feelings of love “The Last Five Years” captures the Drama Desk Award for music Short Stories: Almost Vegan and gratitude for him. Then, of some of the most heartbreaking and lyrics. course, in his shy-like manner, and universally felt moments of In the two decades since, as whenever he was being By Sharon Benson Smith juice on her salad rather than a the blood problem she was modern romance, ingeniously the musical continues to see complimented or shown any dressing of any kind. Much to my experiencing. She followed the deconstructing a five-year love productions across the country affection, he uttered his famous I can remember the days when amazement, she was adamant doctor’s orders, and improvement affair — from meeting to break- and around the world, including last words: “Ah Tutt!” my Tracy still lived at home, and about that diet or style of eating, was noticeable soon afterward. up and from break-up to meeting. an off-Broadway revival at and that was her bill-of-fare for Regardless of the present-day she said to me once: “Mom, I’m It is now years later and things Jamie, a young up-and- Second Stage in 2013. A film many years. condition of the park, I certainly going to live with you until I’m are somewhat the same, except coming novelist, falls in love adaptation was released in 2014, hope it can be restored to its 35.” It was cute to hear then but She was always consistent there is one thing I know for with Cathy, a struggling actress. starring Anna Kendrick and original beauty or, better yet, “the has me pondering now that it about going to the doctor for sure…she said goodbye to prime Their story is told almost Jeremy Jordan. way it was.” could have been because when her regular check ups, but when rib and all the trimmings, and entirely through song, using an Tickets to “The Last Five we went out to dinner at our diagnosed as being anemic, she hello to chicken and turkey meat. It’s been about 75 years now, intercutting timeline device: Years” are priced at $35 per then-favorite restaurant, Charlie asked me to come with her to And that’s perfectly okay with but it will forever remain a sweet Jamie’s songs start as they first household. Brown’s, she could order anything an upcoming appointment at me, as I have a healthy, fit, and memory of that wonderful day her little heart desired. And what St. Jude’s in nearby Fullerton. thriving daughter. (Oh, and pretty spent with granddad in a paddle her little heart desired then was I was eager to go as I had been too!) boat and feeding the ducks at Echo always prime rib with all the concerned about her eating habits Park. trimmings. That went on for many and the possible effects. With love written all over it, enjoyable years. When the doctor entered “Pootsie Gal.” Then, as is to be expected, my the room wearing a jacket with little girl grew up, got a job, and “Oncology” on the pocket, I tried moved out on her own. to keep my cool for her but I was a As time went on, her eating quiver of nerves. I didn’t let on to habits changed drastically (to me her but my heart was hammering, anyway). She became vegan! To racing and spinning in my chest. me, she was a hard core vegan. I can’t begin to tell you how That meant no animal products, relieved I was to hear him say she i.e., meat, poultry, eggs, cheese, just needed to incorporate more etc. She even squeezed lemon protein into her diet to remedy

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Find out how you can help any conductor Sharon Lavery. Furman who don’t want to buy sneakers of the 30,000 children in L.A. County Park, 10419 Rives Ave. at the high resell price, which SATURDAY, JUNE 12 foster care. Calvary Chapel Downey ranges anywhere from $200 (south sanctuary), 12808 Woodruff 562 Flea Market, 10 am to 4 to thousands of dollars,” said pm.Shop vintage clothes, music, Ave. SATURDAY, AUGUST 28 Andalon. “I buy sneakers and I jewelry, art, plants, home decor, Dr. Mary Stauffer Celebration of raffle them off. It’s a 10-person Y2K, and more. Masks required. Dog raffle system.” WEDNESDAY, JULY 14 Life. A public service for Dr. Mary friendly. Christ Lutheran Church, 7707 Stauffer, who died earlier this year at “I’ve been into the fashion / Florence Ave. Concerts in the Park, 7 pm. Summer age 103. To receive an invitation with sneaker game since high school, concerts return to Furman Park. No details about the service, fill out the and I’ve been following pages. I umbrellas, dogs must be on a leash. following form online: https://tinyurl. would be watching in bed, people SUNDAY, JUNE 13 Musical lineup to be announced soon. com/mrsfCOL doing these raffles, and people Retro Game Exchange, 10 am to 2 paying anywhere from $100 to $160 per slot, and I though I could pm. Fans of tretro and modern games do a better price for that. I was and collectibles are invited to buy, sell WEDNESDAY, JULY 21 SATURDAY, SEPT. 18 laying down in bed, looking at my and trade with each other. Featuring Concerts in the Park, 7 pm. Summer Downey Greek Festival. Downey’s shoes, and I was like ‘I need to video games, consoles, Funko pops, concerts return to Furman Park. No Greek Food Festival returns with a start something.’ So, the next day DVDs, VHS, and more. Face masks umbrellas, dogs must be on a leash. two-day event. St. George Greek I started a sneaker page, I raffled required. OG Collectibles, 8124 Musical lineup to be announced soon. Orthodox Church, 10830 Downey Ave. off a pair of my shoes I never Firestone Blvd. wore, and from there I started buying more shoes and raffling.” Jaden Andalon, owner of Pluto Sneakers. (Photo by Alex Dominguez) SATURDAY, JULY 24 SUNDAY, SEPT. 19 Andalon watches trends and THURSDAY, JUNE 17 Kiwanis Car Show, 9 am to 2 pm. Downey Greek Festival. Downey’s websites to determine which shoe styles to target. Once he Town Hall Meeting, 6 pm. Vintage cars, live music, raffles, food, Greek Food Festival returns with a Councilman Sean Ashton hosts an has a shoe for the Pluto Sneakers “You can buy the shoe for In fact, he’s really not making 50/50 drawings, and more family- two-day event. St. George Greek $400, or you can win a pair of much profit himself, putting in in-person town hall meeting. Hear city page, hopefuls pay $40 for one friendly fun. Downey High School Orthodox Church, 10830 Downey Ave. shoes for $40,” said Andalon. around $2,000 of his own funds updates and share your questions and of 10 spots. When raffle time parking lot. Some events may charge admission comes, Andalon goes live on “If you’re on the Instagram live, and profiting only about $700 so concerns with the council member. fees. Email calendar listings to Instagram and spins a wheel I promise you’re going to have a far. And for now, that’s okay. Barbara J. Riley Community & Senior lot of fun. I’ve gotten plenty of [email protected] on his computer to determine a “I’m not making too much Center, 7810 Quill Dr. WEDNESDAY, JULY 28 responses in my DM’s saying, winner. money right now, but it’s all for ‘Keep doing what you’re doing, Concerts in the Park, 7 pm. Summer fun in my eyes,” said Andalon. While he admits that your attitude and you as a person concerts return to Furman Park. No SATURDAY, JUNE 19 participation is a gamble, he says makes me want to go in more.’” Pluto Sneakers can be umbrellas, dogs must be on a leash. that those who participate have found on Instagram at @ “I’m doing it more for the Keep Downey Beautiful Clean-Up, 9 Musical lineup to be announced soon. fun while potentially winning a pluto3sneakers. am. Spend one hour helping to clean pair of nice shoes for a steal of a people that love shoes but don’t up a Downey neighborhood. Wear old price. want to buy it for a high price.” clothes and closed toe shoes. Gloves, Thursday, June 3, 2021 Legals The Downey Patriot | 9 DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) PRIME TIME who declares as true any material matter CITY OF DOWNEY Copies of the Resolution adopting City interested in this matter appear before this BULK SALES COLLECTIBLES, 7007 GREENLEAF pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Fees and Charges are available for court at the hearing indicated below to show AVE SUITE 202, WHITTIER CA 90602, and Professions Code that the registrant ON A review at the City Clerk’s Office, City cause, if any, why the petition for change of COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor SPECIFIC PLAN Library and City’s website: http://www. name should not be granted. Any person NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF Articles of Incorporation or Organization punishable by a fine not to exceed one downeyca.org. Persons who have any objecting to the name changes described BULK SALE AND OF INTENTION TO Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A thousand dollars ($1,000). AMENDMENT questions should contact Anil Gandhy, above must file a written objection that TRANSFER ALCOHOLIC REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) PRIME S/RIVA G. SARMIENTO, OWNER PLN-21-00032 Director of Finance and Information includes the reasons for the objection at BEVERAGE LICENSE TIME BROS LLC, 7007 GREENLEAF AVE This statement was filed with the County Technology, at (562) 904-7265. least two court days before the matter is (U.C.C. 6101 et seq. and SUITE 202, WHITTIER CA 90602 Clerk of Los Angeles on MAY 25, 2021 Notice is hereby given that a scheduled to be heard and must appear at B & P 24074 et seq.) State of Incorporation: CA Notice - In accordance with Subdivision public hearing will be held before Maria Alicia Duarte, CMC the hearing to show cause why the petition Escrow No. 214395-CS THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: a (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name the DOWNEY CITY PLANNING City Clerk should not be granted. If no written objection Notice is hereby given that a bulk sale of Limited Liability Company Statement generally expires at the end of COMMISSION on the 16th day of is timely filed, the court may grant the petition assets and a transfer of alcoholic beverage The date registrant started to transact five years from the date on which it was filed June, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. to consider the The Downey Patriot without a hearing. license is about to be made. The names business under the fictitious business name in the office of the County Clerk, except, as following item: 6/3/21, 6/10/21 NOTICE OF HEARING and address of the Seller/Licensee are: or names listed above: 04/2021 provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, Date: JULY 2, 2021, Time: 10:30 a.m., 10951 IMPERIAL HIGHWAY INC. AND I declare that all the information in this where it expires 40 days after any change in (PLN-21-00032) Specific Plan Department: C, Room 312 SOUTH CITY GAS INC, 10951 E IMPERIAL statement is true and correct. (A registrant the facts set forth in the statement pursuant Amendment: A request to amend The address of the court is 12720 Norwalk HIGHWAY, NORWALK, CA 90650 who declares as true any material matter to Section 17913 other then a change in the the Florence Avenue/I-5 Specific LIEN SALES Blvd, Norwalk CA 90650 The business is known as: CHEVRON pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business residence address of a registered owner. A Plan 90-1 revising Section III- A A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall EXTRA MILE AKA; SOUTH CITY CIRCLE and Professions Code that the registrant new Fictitious Business Name Statement (G) (Development Standards- Signs) NOTICE OF LIEN SALE be published at least once a week for four K & 76 knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor must be filed before the expiration. Effective related to freestanding signs and successive weeks prior to the date set The names and addresses of the Buyer/ punishable by a fine not to exceed one January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business incorporating new sign standards for NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the for hearing on the petition in the following Transferee are: 10951 E. IMPERIAL, LLC, thousand dollars ($1,000). Name Statement must be accompanied by electronic message signs within the undersigned intends to sell the personal newspaper of general circulation, printed in 25909 PALA, SUITE 300, MISSION VIEJO, S/PRIME TIME BROS LLC, MEMBER, the affidavit of identity form. Specific Plan 90-1 area, consisting property described below to enforce a the county, THE DOWNEY PATRIOT CA 92691 DAVID ALVARADO The filing of this statement does not of itself most notably of properties commonly lien imposed on said property pursuant to MAY 11, 2021 The assets to be sold are described in This statement was filed with the County authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious known as 11111 Florence Avenue, 11000 Sections 21700–21716 of the CA Business JUDGE MARGARET M. BERNAL general as: FURNITURE, FIXTURES AND Clerk of Los Angeles on MAY 12, 2021 Business Name in violation of the rights of Florence Avenue, and 10645 Studebaker and Professions Code, Section 2328 of Judge of the Superior Court EQUIPMENT and are located at: 10951 Notice - In accordance with Subdivision another under Federal, State or Common Road. CA Commercial Code, Sections 1812.600 Petitioner or Attorney for Petitioner E IMPERIAL HIGHWAY, NORWALK, CA (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business –1812.609, Section 1988 of CA Civil Code MICHAEL FRANCIS GOOD 90650 Statement generally expires at the end of and Professions Code). Public Participation and Accessibility and Section 535 of the CA Penal Code. 11134 JOSLIN STREET The kind of license to be transferred is: Type: five years from the date on which it was filed for the June 16, 2021, Downey Planning SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670 OFF-SALE BEER AND WINE now issued for in the office of the County Clerk, except, as The Downey Patriot Commission Meeting Pursuant to The undersigned will be sold at public auction (310) 344-4196 the premises located at: 10951 E IMPERIAL provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, 6/3/21, 6/10/21, 6/17/21, 6/24/21 Paragraph 3 of Executive Order conducted on www.storagetreasures.com on [email protected] HIGHWAY, NORWALK, CA 90650 where it expires 40 days after any change in N-29-20 executed by the Governor Wednesday, June 16th, 2021 ending at The anticipated date of the sale/transfer is the facts set forth in the statement pursuant FICTITIOUS BUSINESS of California on March 17, 2020, the 10:00am. The personal property including: The Downey Patriot JUNE 23, 2021 at the office of: R ESCROW to Section 17913 other then a change in the NAME STATEMENT County of Los Angeles Department of general household goods, tools, electronics, 5/13/21, 5/20/21, 5/27/21, 6/3/21 CORPORATION, 1205 E. CHAPMAN AVE, residence address of a registered owner. A File Number 2021096742 Public Health Officer Order January and personal effects, have been stored ORANGE, CA 92866 new Fictitious Business Name Statement THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) 29, 2021 – Reopening Safer at Work and which are located at: Paramount T-Mobile proposes to modify/upgrade The amount of the purchase price or must be filed before the expiration. Effective DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) WHOLSYM, and in the Community for Control Self Storage, 8160 E. Rosecrans Ave, telecommunications antennas and consideration in connection with the transfer January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business 214 MAIN STREET #551, EL SEGUNDO of COVID-19 – Blueprint for a Safer Paramount, CA 90723, County of Los associated equipment currently collocated of the license and business, including Name Statement must be accompanied by CA 90245, LA COUNTY Economy – Tier 1 Surge Response, the Angeles, State of California, the following: on a building located at an address 9245 the estimated inventory, is the sum the affidavit of identity form. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Regular Planning Commission Meeting Florence Avenue, Downey, Los Angeles of $950,000.00 which consists of the The filing of this statement does not of itself Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A scheduled for Wednesday, June 16, 2021 Name Unit # County, CA 90240 (N 33° 56’ 40.8”, W following: DESCRIPTION, AMOUNT: CASH authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) at 6:30 p.m. will allow members of the Diana Escobedo 1443 118° 06’ 39.5”). T-Mobile is publishing THROUGH ESCROW $950,000.00 Business Name in violation of the rights of IMMERSIONAUTICS LLC, 214 MAIN public to participate and address the Seph Williams 274 this notice in accordance with Federal It has been agreed between the Seller/ another under Federal, State or Common STREET #551, EL SEGUNDO CA 90245 Planning Commission during the public Communications Commission regulations Licensee and the intended Buyer/Transferee, Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business State of Incorporation: CA comment portion of the meeting via Purchases must be made in CASH ONLY (47 CFR § 1.1307) for Section 106 of the as required by Sec. 24073 of the Business and Professions Code). THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: a teleconference. and paid at the above referenced facility National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and Professions Code, that the consideration Limited Liability Company in order to complete the transaction. Sale and for the National Environmental Policy Act for transfer of the business and license is The Downey Patriot The date registrant started to transact All interested parties are invited to is subject to cancellation in the event of (NEPA). Parties interested in commenting to be paid only after the transfer has been 5/20/21, 5/27/21, 6/3/21, 6/10/21 business under the fictitious business name submit written comments and/or settlement between owner and obligated on this Federal undertaking or with questions approved by the Department of Alcoholic or names listed above: N/A participate via teleconference to give party. on the proposed facility should contact Beverage Control. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS I declare that all the information in this testimony. The agenda and staff report, Impact7G, Inc., Attn: Ms. Andrea McCool DATED: FEBRUARY 25, 2021 NAME STATEMENT statement is true and correct. (A registrant which provides a detailed description Dated this 27th day of May 2021 and 3rd at 9550 Hickman Road, Clive, IA 50325 or 10951 E. IMPERIAL, LLC, A CALIFORNIA File Number 2021098323 who declares as true any material matter and analysis of this project, will be day of June 2021. call 515-473-6256 (Ref. Impact7G #939 CA). LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, Buyer(s)/ THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business posted to the City’s website (http:// Self Storage Management Company Applicant(s) (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) SOLIS and Professions Code that the registrant www.downeyca.org) on the Friday Bond #: WLI1254152 The Downey Patriot ORD-333225 DOWNEY PATRIOT 6/3/21 RECYCLING, 4601 GRATIAN ST, LOS knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor prior to the public hearing. The agenda 6/3/21 ANGELES CA 90022, LA COUNTY punishable by a fine not to exceed one will include a special notice with clear The Downey Patriot SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, FCS ORD-33325 Articles of Incorporation or Organization thousand dollars ($1,000). instructions on the various methods 5/27/21, 6/3/21 The Downey Patriot Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A S/IMMERSIONAUTICS LLC, CEO, that the public can participate in the COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES 6/3/21 REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) SALATIEL CLANCEY HILKENE meeting. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE SOLIS VARGAS, 4601 GRATIAN ST, LOS This statement was filed with the County FOR CHANGE OF NAME ANGELES CA 90022 Clerk of Los Angeles on APRIL 26, 2021 As required by the California NOTICES CASE NUMBER: 21NWCP00179 State of Incorporation: CA Notice - In accordance with Subdivision Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner FICT. BUS NAME THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: an (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name this request has been found to be MARIA JOSE, ESPARRAGOZA, BELTRAN Individual Statement generally expires at the end of Categorically Exempt from CEQA, per SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, filed a petition with this court for a decree The date registrant started to transact five years from the date on which it was filed CEQA Guideline, Section 15311 (Class COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES changing names as follows: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE NAME STATEMENT business under the fictitious business name in the office of the County Clerk, except, as 11, Accessory Structures). Present name (1) MARIA JOSE, or names listed above: 03/2021 provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, FOR CHANGE OF NAME ESPARRAGOZA, BELTRAN to Proposed File Number 2021099918 CASE NUMBER: 21LBCP00141 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) I declare that all the information in this where it expires 40 days after any change in In compliance with the Americans name (1) MARIA JOSE, ESPARRAGOZA statement is true and correct. (A registrant the facts set forth in the statement pursuant with Disabilities Act, if you need TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner BELTRAN IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) WILLIE SMITH filed a petition with this court ELITE MORTGAGE PARTNERS, 8050 who declares as true any material matter to Section 17913 other then a change in the special assistance to participate THE COURT ORDERS that all persons pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business residence address of a registered owner. A in this meeting, contact the City for a decree changing names as follows: interested in this matter appear before this FLORENCE AVE STE 21, DOWNEY CA Present name (1) WILLIE SMITH to 90240, LA COUNTY and Professions Code that the registrant new Fictitious Business Name Statement Clerk’s Department at 562-904-7280 court at the hearing indicated below to show knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor must be filed before the expiration. Effective or the California Relay Service at Proposed name (1) WILLIE SMITH JORDAN cause, if any, why the petition for change of Articles of Incorporation or Organization THE COURT ORDERS that all persons Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A punishable by a fine not to exceed one January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business 711. Notification at least 48 hours name should not be granted. Any person thousand dollars ($1,000). Name Statement must be accompanied by prior to the meeting will enable the interested in this matter appear before this objecting to the name changes described REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) XIOMARA court at the hearing indicated below to show SOMOZA, 8050 FLORENCE AVE STE 21, S/SALATIEL SOLIS VARGAS, OWNER the affidavit of identity form. City to make arrangements to assure above must file a written objection that This statement was filed with the County The filing of this statement does not of itself accessibility. The City of Downey cause, if any, why the petition for change of includes the reasons for the objection at DOWNEY CA 90240 name should not be granted. Any person State of Incorporation: N/A Clerk of Los Angeles on APRIL 27, 2021 authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious does not discriminate on the basis least two court days before the matter is Notice - In accordance with Subdivision Business Name in violation of the rights of of disability in admission to, access objecting to the name changes described scheduled to be heard and must appear at THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: an above must file a written objection that Individual (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name another under Federal, State or Common to, or operations of its programs, the hearing to show cause why the petition Statement generally expires at the end of Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business services or activities. Questions, includes the reasons for the objection at should not be granted. If no written objection The date registrant started to transact least two court days before the matter is business under the fictitious business name five years from the date on which it was filed and Professions Code). concerns, complaints or requests is timely filed, the court may grant the petition in the office of the County Clerk, except, as for additional information regarding scheduled to be heard and must appear at without a hearing. or names listed above: 03/2021 the hearing to show cause why the petition I declare that all the information in this provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, The Downey Patriot the Americans with Disabilities Act NOTICE OF HEARING where it expires 40 days after any change in may be forwarded to the City’s ADA/ should not be granted. If no written objection Date: JULY 23, 2021, Time: 10:30 a.m., statement is true and correct. (A registrant 5/13/21, 5/20/21, 5/27/21, 6/3/21 is timely filed, the court may grant the petition who declares as true any material matter the facts set forth in the statement pursuant Section 504 Coordinator at 11111 Department: C, Room 312 to Section 17913 other then a change in the Brookshire Avenue, Downey, CA without a hearing. The address of the court is 12720 Norwalk pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business NOTICE OF HEARING and Professions Code that the registrant residence address of a registered owner. A 90241, [email protected], Blvd, Norwalk CA 90650 new Fictitious Business Name Statement GOVERNMENT Phone: 562-299-6619, Fax: 562-923-6388, Date: JULY 2, 2021, Time: 8:30 a.m., A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor Department: 27 punishable by a fine not to exceed one must be filed before the expiration. Effective and California Relay 711. be published at least once a week for four January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business The address of the court is 275 Magnolia successive weeks prior to the date set thousand dollars ($1,000). CITY OF DOWNEY Long Beach, CA 90802 S/XIOMARA SOMOZA, OWNER Name Statement must be accompanied by If you have any questions concerning for hearing on the petition in the following the affidavit of identity form. this application, please contact A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall newspaper of general circulation, printed This statement was filed with the County NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING be published at least once a week for four Clerk of Los Angeles on APRIL 28, 2021 The filing of this statement does not of itself Associate Planner Irving Anaya at in the county, THE NORWALK PATRIOT authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious (562) 904-7154, or at ianaya@downeyca. successive weeks prior to the date set MAY 24, 2021 Notice - In accordance with Subdivision for hearing on the petition in the following (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Business Name in violation of the rights of CONSIDERATION OF org. JUDGE MARGARET M. BERNAL another under Federal, State or Common PROPOSED 2021-2022 BUDGET newspaper of general circulation, printed in Judge of the Superior Court Statement generally expires at the end of the county, DOWNEY PATRIOT five years from the date on which it was filed Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business The Downey Patriot Petitioner or Attorney for Petitioner and Professions Code). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the 6/3/21 MAY 18, 2021 MARIA JOSE, ESPARRAGOZA, BELTRAN in the office of the County Clerk, except, as JUDGE MARK C. KIM provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, City Council for the City of Downey has 11015 CROSSDALE AVE scheduled a Public Hearing to consider CITY OF DOWNEY Judge of the Superior Court DOWNEY, CA 90241 where it expires 40 days after any change in The Downey Patriot Petitioner or Attorney for Petitioner the facts set forth in the statement pursuant 5/27/21, 6/3/21, 6/10/21, 6/17/21 the Proposed 2021-2022 Budget at a NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING (562) 805-1084 Special Council Meeting on June 14, WILLIE SMITH [email protected] to Section 17913 other then a change in the 3705 E. HEDDA STREET residence address of a registered owner. A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 2021, at 3:00 p.m., in the Downey City FEES AND CHARGES FISCAL NAME STATEMENT Council Chambers, 11111 Brookshire LONG BEACH, CA 90805 The Downey Patriot new Fictitious Business Name Statement YEAR 2021-2022 562-310-5227 must be filed before the expiration. Effective File Number 2021118190 Avenue, Downey, CA. 5/27/21, 6/3/21, 6/10/21, 6/17/21 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS [email protected] January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, Name Statement must be accompanied by (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) KAA- Copies of the Proposed Budget are B’S UNLIMITED, 11411 FOSTER RD, available for review at the City Clerk’s City Council for the City of Downey has The Downey Patriot COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES the affidavit of identity form. scheduled a Public Hearing to consider 5/27/21, 6/3/21, 6/10/21, 6/17/21 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE The filing of this statement does not of itself NORWALK CA 90650, LA COUNTY Office, City Library and City’s website: Articles of Incorporation or Organization http://www.downeyca.org. Persons the adoption of a resolution adopting FOR CHANGE OF NAME authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious City Fees and Charges, at a Special SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, CASE NUMBER: 21NWCP00160 Business Name in violation of the rights of Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A who have any questions should contact REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) RIVA Council Meeting on June 14, 2021, at COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner another under Federal, State or Common Anil Gandhy, Director of Finance AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE G. SARMIENTO, 11411 FOSTER RD, and Information Technology, at (562) 3:00 p.m., in the Downey City Council ORLANDO DOMINGUEZ filed a petition with Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business Chambers, 11111 Brookshire Avenue, FOR CHANGE OF NAME this court for a decree changing names as and Professions Code). NORWALK CA 90650 904-7265. State of Incorporation: N/A Downey, CA. CASE NUMBER: 21NWCP00157 follows: TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Present name (1) ORLANDO GONZALEZ The Downey Patriot THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: an Individual This Public Hearing and Notice is MICHAEL FRANCIS GOOD filed a petition to Proposed name (1) ORLANDO 5/27/21, 6/3/21, 6/10/21, 6/17/21 Maria Alicia Duarte, CMC with this court for a decree changing names The date registrant started to transact City Clerk intended to comply with the provisions DOMINGUEZ business under the fictitious business name of Government Code Section 66018. The as follows: THE COURT ORDERS that all persons FICTITIOUS BUSINESS June 3, 2021 Present name (1) MICHAEL FRANCIS NAME STATEMENT or names listed above: 05/2021 Resolution will set forth the City fees interested in this matter appear before this I declare that all the information in this and charges for various services. GOOD to Proposed name (1) MICHAEL court at the hearing indicated below to show File Number 2021109082 The Downey Patriot FRANCIS HOLDEN THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) statement is true and correct. (A registrant 6/3/21 cause, if any, why the petition for change of THE COURT ORDERS that all persons name should not be granted. Any person

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objecting to the name changes described Information about postponements that are recourse. If the sale is set aside for any receive clear title to the property. You are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase above must file a written objection that TRUSTEE SALES very short in duration or that occur close reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be encouraged to investigate the existence, the property if you match the last and highest includes the reasons for the objection at in time to the scheduled sale may not entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. priority, and size of outstanding liens that bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are least two court days before the matter is immediately be reflected in the telephone The Purchaser shall have no further recourse may exist on this property by contacting the an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to scheduled to be heard and must appear at T.S. No. 095318-CA APN: 6262-018- information or on the Internet Web site. The against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the county recorder’s office or a title insurance purchase the property if you exceed the the hearing to show cause why the petition 017 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE best way to verify postponement information Mortgagee’s Attorney. If you have previously company, either of which may charge you last and highest bid placed at the trustee should not be granted. If no written objection IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO been discharged through bankruptcy, a fee for this information. If you consult auction. There are three steps to exercising is timely filed, the court may grant the petition OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER TENANT: Effective January 1, 2021, you you may have been released of personal either of these resources, you should be this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the without a hearing. A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/24/2006. may have a right to purchase this property liability for this loan in which case this letter aware that the same lender may hold more date of the trustee sale, you can call (844) NOTICE OF HEARING UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO after the trustee auction pursuant to Section is intended to exercise the note holder’s than one mortgage or deed of trust on the 477-7869, or visit this internet website www. Date: JULY 16, 2021, Time: 10:30 a.m., PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you rights against the real property only. THIS property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: STOXPOSTING.com, using the file number Department: C, Room 312 SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE The sale date shown on this notice of sale assigned to this case 21-25166 to find the The address of the court is 12720 Norwalk AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE purchase the property if you match the OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS may be postponed one or more times by the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, Blvd., Norwalk, CA., 90650 OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, last and highest bid placed at the trustee ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, the amount of the last and highest bid, and A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER pursuant to Section 2924g of the California the address of the trustee. Second, you be published at least once a week for four 6/30/2021 at 10:30 AM, CLEAR RECON may be able to purchase the property if you OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION Civil Code. The law requires that information must send a written notice of intent to place successive weeks prior to the date set CORP, as duly appointed trustee under exceed the last and highest bid placed at OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS about trustee sale postponements be made a bid so that the trustee receives it no more for hearing on the petition in the following and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded the trustee auction. There are three steps FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED available to you and to the public, as a than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, newspaper of general circulation, printed in 11/30/2006 as Instrument No. 06 2651648 to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by courtesy to those not present at the sale. you must submit a bid so that the trustee the county, DOWNEY PATRIOT of Official Records in the office of the County hours after the date of the trustee sale, you law, you are hereby notified that a negative If you wish to learn whether your sale date receives it no more than 45 days after the MAY 14, 2021 Recorder of Los Angeles County, State can call (855) 313-3319, or visit this internet credit report reflecting on your credit record has been postponed, and, if applicable, trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as JUDGE MARGARET M. BERNAL of CALIFORNIA executed by: JOSE R. website www.clearreconcorp.com, using the may be submitted to a credit report agency the rescheduled time and date for the sale an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” Judge of the Superior Court PACHECO, AN UNMARRIED MAN WILL file number assigned to this case 095318- if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit of this property, you may call (844) 477- you should consider contacting an attorney Petitioner or Attorney for Petitioner SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST CA to find the date on which the trustee’s obligations. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL 7869 or visit this Internet Web site www. or appropriate real estate professional ORLANDO DOMINGUEZ BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK sale was held, the amount of the last and BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding STOXPOSTING.com, using the file number immediately for advice regarding this 8110 BERGMAN LN., DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL highest bid, and the address of the trustee. on this property lien, you should understand assigned to this case 21-25166. Information potential right to purchase. Date: 05/21/2021 DOWNEY, CA., 90242 BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR Second, you must send a written notice that there are risks involved in bidding at a about postponements that are very short in Carrington Foreclosure Services, LLC 1500 (562) 213-3133 FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK of intent to place a bid so that the trustee trustee auction. You will be bidding on a duration or that occur close in time to the South Douglass Road, Suite 150 Anaheim, [email protected] DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL receives it no more than 15 days after the lien, not on the property itself. Placing the scheduled sale may not immediately be CA 92806 Automated Sale Information: SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid highest bid at a trustee auction does not reflected in the telephone information or on (844) 477-7869 or www.STOXPOSTING. The Downey Patriot SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS so that the trustee receives it no more than automatically entitle you to free and clear the Internet Web site. The best way to verify com for NON-SALE information: 888-313- 6/3/21, 6/10/21, 6/17/21, 6/24/21 BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think ownership of the property. You should also postponement information is to attend the 1969 Tai Alailima, Director THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” be aware that the lien being auctioned off scheduled sale. For sales conducted after TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE; or “eligible bidder,” you should consider may be a junior lien. If you are the highest January 1, 2021: NOTICE TO TENANT: You STOX 928002 BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN contacting an attorney or appropriate real bidder at the auction, you are or may be may have a right to purchase this property The Downey Patriot PROBATE CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER estate professional immediately for advice responsible for paying off all liens senior to after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 6/3/21, 6/10/21, 6/17/21 PLAZA, POMONA, CA 91766 all right, title regarding this potential right to purchase. the lien being auctioned off, before you can 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are and interest conveyed to and now held by NOTICE OF PETITION TO FOR SALES INFORMATION: (844) 477- it under said Deed of Trust in the property 7869 CLEAR RECON CORP 4375 Jutland ADMINISTER ESTATE OF situated in said County and State described Drive San Diego, California 92117 RUBEN LEYVA as: MORE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED IN Case No. 21STPB04278 SAID DEED OF TRUST. The street address STOX 927942 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, and other common designation, if any, of the The Downey Patriot contingent creditors, and persons who may real property described above is purported 5/20/21, 5/27/21, 6/3/21 otherwise be interested in the will or estate, to be: 9251 BELCHER ST, DOWNEY, CA or both, of RUBEN LEYVA 90242 The undersigned Trustee disclaims T.S. No.: 21-25166 A.P.N.: 6174-022-023 A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been any liability for any incorrectness of the street NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE filed by: FRANCIS LEYVA address and other common designation, if IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST in the Superior Court of California, County any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, DATED 10/19/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE of LOS ANGELES. but without covenant or warranty, express ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests or implied, regarding title, possession, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. that FRANCIS LEYVA be appointed as condition, or encumbrances, including fees, IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF personal representative to administer the charges and expenses of the Trustee and THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING estate of the decedent. of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT THE PETITION requests authority to to pay the remaining principal sums of the A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the administer the estate under the Independent note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check Administration of Estates Act. (This authority The total amount of the unpaid balance of drawn on a state or national bank, check will allow the personal representative the obligation secured by the property to drawn by a state or federal credit union, or to take many actions without obtaining be sold and reasonable estimated costs, a check drawn by a state or federal savings court approval. Before taking certain very expenses and advances at the time of the and loan association, or savings association, important actions, however, the personal initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: or savings bank specified in Section 5102 representative will be required to give notice $599,746.93 If the Trustee is unable to of the Financial Code and authorized to to interested persons unless they have convey title for any reason, the successful do business in this state will be held by the waived notice or consented to the proposed bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be duly appointed trustee as shown below, of action.) The independent administration the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and all right, title, and interest conveyed to and authority will be granted unless an interested the successful bidder shall have no further now held by the trustee in the hereinafter person files an objection to the petition and recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed described property under and pursuant shows good cause why the court should not of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to a Deed of Trust described below. The grant the authority. to the undersigned a written Declaration of sale will be made, but without covenant or A HEARING on the petition will be held Default and Demand for Sale, and a written warranty, expressed or implied, regarding on JUNE 15, 2021 AT 8:30 A.M. in Dept. Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay 11 Room N/A located at SUPERIOR undersigned or its predecessor caused the remaining principal sum of the note(s) COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF said Notice of Default and Election to Sell secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest LOS ANGELES, 111 HILL STREET, LOS to be recorded in the county where the real and late charges thereon, as provided in ANGELES, CA 90012, STANLEY MOSK property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL the note(s), advances, under the terms of COURTHOUSE BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the this property lien, you should understand charges and expenses of the Trustee petition, you should appear at the hearing that there are risks involved in bidding at for the total amount (at the time of the and state your objections or file written a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a initial publication of the Notice of Sale) objections with the court before the hearing. lien, not on the property itself. Placing the reasonably estimated to be set forth below. Your appearance may be in person or by highest bid at a trustee auction does not The amount may be greater on the day of your attorney. automatically entitle you to free and clear sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent ownership of the property. You should also LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. creditor of the decedent, you must file your be aware that the lien being auctioned off Trustor: ROSIE M HOPES, AND ELIJAH claim with the court and mail a copy to the may be a junior lien. If you are the highest E HOPES, WIFE AND HUSBAND AS personal representative appointed by the bidder at the auction, you are or may be JOINT TENANTS Duly Appointed Trustee: court within the later of either (1) four months responsible for paying off all liens senior to Carrington Foreclosure Services, LLC from the date of first issuance of letters to a the lien being auctioned off, before you can Recorded 10/27/2006 as Instrument No. 06 general personal representative, as defined receive clear title to the property. You are 2390616 in book , page of Official Records in section 58(b) of the California Probate encouraged to investigate the existence, in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing priority, and size of outstanding liens that County, California, Described as follows: or personal delivery to you of a notice under may exist on this property by contacting the As more fully described in said deed of section 9052 of the California Probate Code. county recorder’s office or a title insurance trust Date of Sale: 6/23/2021 at 10:30 AM Other California Statutes and legal authority company, either of which may charge you Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located may affect your rights as a creditor. You a fee for this information. If you consult in Civic Center Plaza located at 400 Civic may want to consult with an attorney either of these resources, you should be Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 Amount knowledgeable in California Law. aware that the same lender may hold more of unpaid balance and other charges: YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the than one mortgage or deed of trust on the $578,928.53 (Estimated) Street Address or court. If you are a person interested in the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: other common designation of real property: estate, you may file with the court a Request The sale date shown on this notice of sale 12108 GERTRUDE DR LYNWOOD, for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing may be postponed one or more times by the CA 90262 A.P.N.: 6174-022-023 The of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability or of any petition or account as provided in pursuant to Section 2924g of the California for any incorrectness of the street address Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Civil Code. The law requires that information or other common designation, if any, shown Special Notice form is available from the about trustee sale postponements be made above. If no street address or other common court clerk. available to you and to the public, as a designation is shown, directions to the Attorney for petitioner: courtesy to those not present at the sale. location of the property may be obtained by FRANCIS LEYVA If you wish to learn whether your sale date sending a written request to the beneficiary 7630 SUVA STREET has been postponed, and, if applicable, within 10 days of the date of first publication DOWNEY, CA 90240 the rescheduled time and date for the of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable 562-646-2041 sale of this property, you may call (844) to convey title for any reason, the successful 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be The Downey Patriot WWW.STOXPOSTING.COM, using the file the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and 5/27/21, 6/3/21, 6/10/21 number assigned to this case 095318-CA. the successful bidder shall have no further Thursday, June 3, 2021 Real Estate The Downey Patriot | 11 How to choose the right real estate agent

1. Check out the local 5. Meet with at least three 9. Discuss selling strategy when a homeowner decides area and neighborhood housing market in person agents 7. Explain your and number of showings to list their home without the Takes the time to become guidance of a real estate agent, familiar with the features of Drive or walk around your When hiring a real estate communication Make sure you and your usually to avoid commission the home he/she is selling neighborhood and look for agent, don’t settle on the first preferences potential real estate agent costs that average 6% of the repeat agent names on real agent you meet. According are on the same page about Approachable and friendly Make sure you’re on the final sale amount — about estate signs (bonus if there’s to Zillow research, 56% of their selling strategy. Will Excellent reviews, plus same page from the get-go. $15,000 on the sale of a a “sold” sign next to them!). sellers only ever contact one you do open houses? How professional handling of Discuss how the agent will $250,000 property. According to our research, five agent, but by talking with many showings do you want negative feedback keep you informed and how percent of sellers find agents multiple agents, you’ll be able to do? How much lead time Zillow Offers Local reputation of closing often you expect to hear from from a for-sale sign, while 16 to compare and contrast to will the agent give you before deals quickly and successfully them. If you prefer email but Instead of a traditional percent hire an agent based find someone who will be a a showing? How will the the agent is most responsive listing, when you sell your Creative negotiator and on knowing them from their good fit. Handle it like a job property be marketed? to phone calls, you may not be home with Zillow Offers, you’ll proactive problem solver community. interview — because it is! a good fit for each other. Or, if receive an all-cash offer. Has experience with your While you might have a front- you know you’re going to have specific selling scenario runner based on a referral or 10. Agree on all the lots of questions and expect Listens to your needs 2. Talk to an agent in local reputation, ask each of important details Checklist: What to look for quick responses, but the agent Provides you with an up- person at an open house the three agents the same in a real estate agent usually just sends bi-weekly The best agent-seller front quote questions and compare their Pop into a nearby open updates, you may want to find relationships are those with Throughout your real estate responses. Zillow.com house and observe how the someone who is a better fit. clearly defined expectations. agent search, consider the agent engages with potential Make sure that, in writing, following hallmarks of a good buyers. Take the time to you’ve agreed upon the real estate agent: 6. Ask the right questions interact with the real estate 8. Clarify your motivation commission structure, list Familiarity with the local agent — don’t just grab a How long have you been to sell price, and contract length (i.e., business card and leave. Keep working in real estate? what happens if your home Make sure you’ve made an eye out for personality and hasn’t sold after a certain Do you primarily work with clear any requirements that are professional chemistry. Seven amount of time). buyers or sellers? specific to your own home sale. percent of sellers find their Are you on a strict timeline? agents at an open house. How many active clients do you have at a time? Need to reach a specific bottom Alternatives to working dollar? Looking to fall within with a typical real estate Are you part of a team? a particular timing window to 3. Compare real estate agent agents online What’s your specialty? avoid capital gains taxes? Make sure to share these details If you decide not to Are you equipped to handle Do a quick name search from the beginning so your engage with a traditional my unique situation? online for the real estate agent knows what to expect. seller’s agent, consider these agents you’ve identified. An How will you market my alternatives: agent’s online presence (e.g., home? For sale by owner real estate websites, search Can you put me in contact Known in the industry engines and social networks) with some references? is the next best thing to a as “FSBO,” this approach is personal referral. Read what people in your area are saying about a recommended real estate agent. And, take note of how that agent responds to negative reviews. Use Zillow’s Agent Finder tool to search for agents in your area by star rating.

4. Get a referral There’s nothing better than a personal referral from a friend or family member you trust. According to Zillow research, more than one in five sellers (22%) find their agent because of a referral from a friend, relative, neighbor or colleague. 12 | The Downey Patriot Real Estate Thursday, June 3, 2021