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Left: Artesia volunteer Joan Marie is a retired employee at Elliot Elementary School. When she worked there she made sure no child went hungry because of forgotten lunch money, often reaching into her own wallet to make sure they had something to eat. Since retirement she has been a dedicated volunteer at the Artesia Senior Center, with Stitches from the Heart and Operation Gratitude. Center: Hawaiian Gardens' Nidia Mateos was cited for her contributions in the field of public service in the community. Mateos is a member of her Neighborhood Watch, a strong supporter of law enforcement, and the city’s programs for its children. She attends English as a second language classes, and is a strong believer and promoter of parent involvement with their children. Right: Representing Cerritos was ABC Adult School Principal Dr. Pao-Sing W. Guo. As principal of the ABC Adult School she has been actively involved with the California Council for Adult Education. She has also applied her knowledge and experience in assisting in the implementation of Adult Education standards and assessments. Story on page 11
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By Larry Caballero It was a night to remember at the Cerritos Performing Arts Center Apr. 10 for the 17th Annual Friends of Arts Education Gala. Each year the event benefits arts education outreach programs. As always, it was a tremendous success, a n d it’s likely that more than $70,000 was raised to sup support the kids in ABC and neighbor neighboring school dis districts. More than 200 guests came to the Center to fi financially support the Friends and to enjoy a dinner of filet mignon, salmon and lemon chicken before being thoroughly entertained by American Rock and multiPlatinum recording singer Eddie Money,
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Rendering of the proposed 247 low to moderate income senior apartments to be located on the southeast corner of 166th Street and Norwalk Boulevard. Named “Cuesta Villas” the apartments will be a gated community. Cost of the project will be financed by the Cerritos Redevelopment Agency. By Jerry Bernstein ABC Superintendent Dr. Gary Smuts told the Board of Education at its April 20 meeting that the State Appellate Court has unanimously ruled in favor of the City of Cerritos on the proposed Senior Apartments to be constructed on the site where the District Administrative offices are presently located on the Southwest Corner of Norwalk Boulevard and 166th Street.. He said the court ruled the 247 apart-
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The La Palma and Cypress chapters of Project Hope, an organization that helps to feed and clothe the working poor, found a fun way to raise a little money--a bus trip to the Harrahs Casino in San Diego Apr. 21 where 60 supporters enjoyed a day of gambling and spending time with friends. There seems to be a lot of happy faces in this photo, so perhaps there was at least one winner. Shown (l-r) were La Palma City Councilmember Larry Herman, Cerritos residents Bill and Selene Lee, La Palma resident Alice Carrillo, Ulla Herman, Diana Rodriguez and husband and La Palma Mayor Pro-Tem Ralph Rodriguez.
Gahr High School to host car show Both a car show and hopping contest. In conjunction with Gahr High School, the athletic department will be putting on a car show and hopping contest Saturday, May 15 at the school at 11111 Artesia Blvd. Roll in is from 8:00 a.m.-noon while the car show is from noon-6:00 p.m.
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MARCH AIR RESERVE BASE, CALIF. – AirFest 2010 at March Air Reserve Base will take to the skies during the weekend of May 1-2. The event is open to the public and there is no charge for admission or parking. Gates open at 8 a.m. and the first performance is at approximately 9 a.m. The Patriot Jet Demonstration Team and the F-22 Raptor will be the highlight of the March Air Reserve Base air show. This will be the Jet Teams only Southern California appearance and their first appearance at the base. The Patriots L-39s electrifies spectators with fast paced formation flying, choreographed four-ship diamond formation aerobatic maneuvers and their signature "Tail Slide" where the aircraft actually slides backwards toward the ground, something not performed by any other jet demonstration team. The F-22, the Air Force’s newest aircraft, returns to perform their precision aerial maneuvers which demonstrate the unique capabilities of the world's only operational fifthgeneration fighter aircraft. AirFest 2010 will also feature performances by five individual aerial acrobatics performers as well as military aircraft demonstration, historic aircraft performances and static aircraft displays. For more information, contact the 452nd Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs Office at (951) 655-4137 or via e-mail to megan.just@us.af.mil. For the full Air Fest 2010 schedule, visit http://www.marchfieldairfest.com/ general-information/schedule.
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St. Irenaeus Bible Camp scheduled for July 19-23 By Edna Ethington With the theme “High Seas Expedition,” St. Irenaeus Bible Camp is scheduled to be held on July 19 to July 23, 2010. Adult volunteers who are 18 years of age or older are needed to assist the campers. Persons who are interested in volunteering to help at the Bible Camp must contact Ruth Bradley, Director of Youth Formation at St. Irenaeus. Volunteers must meet Diocesan requirements for finger printing and background checks. Registration for the St. Irenaeus Bi-
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(Fullerton, CA) – The Fullerton Arboretum is pleased to announce a special plant sale and show will be added to its spring event calendar in 2010. For the third year, the Tri-Counties African Violet Society Show and Sale will be held at the Fullerton Arboretum on May 1 & 2. Sale hours are 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day during the sale and admission is free. This show promises to offer the amateur through advanced collector a huge selection of plants to view and buy. For historical perspective, the Gesneriad family, of which violets are the most well-known, contains over 2,500 species. They come in a huge
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Cerritos Senior Center hosts senior housing workshop By Larry Caballero Families have many choices to make when the search for senior housing arises. With so many options, it is important to seek professional assistance in order to make the right choice. One free resource is A Place for Mom, a senior housing referral service. Eldercare Advisor Shannon Flores from a Place for Mom held a workshop Apr. 15 at the Cerritos Senior Center to discuss the available choices that include Independent Living Communi-
ties, Assisted Living, Nursing Homes and housing options for seniors with dementia or Alzheimer’s. Independent Living Communities cater to seniors who are very independent with few medical problems. Residents live in fully equipped private apartments. Cost per month can vary from $1,000 to $3,000 and includes meal plan options, mobility assistance and on-site nurses. Often, residents can choose to pay for a specified number of meals per day. Frequently, there are numerous social outings and events to choose from for entertainment. Assisted Living Communities are designed for seniors who are no longer able to live on their own safely but do not require the high level of care provided in a nursing home. Assistance
with medications, activities of daily living, meals and housekeeping are routinely provided. Cost per month can vary from $2,500 to $4,000. Three meals a day are provided in a central dining room. Residents live in private apartments that frequently have a limited kitchen area. Nursing homes provide aroundthe-clock skilled nursing care for the frail elderly who require a high level of medical care and assistance. Twentyfour hour skilled nursing services are available from licensed nurses. Cost per month can vary from $4,000 to $8,000. Many nursing homes now provide short-term rehabilitative stays for those recovering from an injury, illness or surgery. With the memory impaired, it is
Optimist honor Ed Fitzgerald, 2010 Deputy of the Year The Cerritos Optimist Club presented Sheriff Deputy Ed Fitzgerald with a plaque honoring him as 2010 Deputy of the Year for his outstanding service to the community at its Annual Respect for Law program Apr. 1. With him is Sheriff Station Commander Capt. Joe Gonzales. Making the presentation are Club President Rick Renaker and Program for the Day Chair Tim Coomes. Captain Gonzales told members that there was very little gang related crime in Cerritos. He said the station knows how many gang members live in Cerritos and they are notified on a regular basis they are being watched. He said 86 percent of the crime committed in Cerritos is done by transients.
important to have 24-hour support and structured activities to ensure their safety and quality of life. Many families try to care for their loved ones at home, which can be extremely difficult given the skill that is required to care for a person with memory problems. Cost per month can vary from $3,000 to $7,000. Alzheimer’s care is delivered in the Assisted Living setting, as well as in Nursing Homes and occasionally in Personal Care Homes. Whichever senior housing option you may choose for yourself or a loved one, it’s important that you do your homework first and familiarize yourself with the various options available. In many cases, an eldercare advisor can assist you in making the right decision.
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By Jerry Bernstein The Cerritos College Foundation hosted its 14th annual Chamber Mega Mixer Apr. 20 in the College Student Center providing a setting for networking and having a good time. This years theme was “Team up with Cerritos College – Get in the Game” with individual displays featuring the Dodgers, Lakers and Angeles. Participating chambers included Bellflower, Cerritos, Downey, Lakewood, La Mirada, Long Beach, Norwalk, Paramount, Santa Fee Springs and South Gate. Since its inception, the Mega Mixer has grown each year, featuring booths from local businesses along with displays of the college’s award winning programs. Once again the college Culinary Art Department did itself justice with a display of food waiting to be sampled by the Mega Mixer’s participants. Perhaps the most popular display of the department’s cooking talent was “made to order” crapes, featuring cherry, apple, banana, and other appetizing fillings. A close second was the dessert table. The Cerritos College Foundation is a non-profit organization that serves as a charitable vehicle for the community, individuals and alumni, and assists with financial support of the college. The Foundation’s address online is www. cerritos.edu/ccf.
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Taking a break from the activities are Lion Club President Anthony Garcia and club member Martin Greenridge. City Hall Lawn with carnival rides, games, food, and more. The festival was the Lions Club’s biggest fundraiser of the year. Norwalk residents and neighbors arrived at the carnival to enjoy the various rides and games for both children and adults. While carnival members operated the rides, President of the Lions Club Anthony Garcia helped oversee the event along with Chairman Frank Napolitano. Lion member Martin Greenidge served selections of barbecued food. The Lions Club focuses on many community projects, such as eyesight services for the needy, and co-sponsors many youth programs and college
glasses and funding cataract surgeries and cornea transplants. “Our motto is we serve. We serve the community and every single penny earned goes back to the community,” stated Club President Anthony Garcia. “If the weather continues to hold through the festival, we may be able to donate more than 50 pairs of eyeglasses.” Visitor Joseph Moreno commented, “It’s nice to know that we’re helping the community and having fun at the same time.” As the end of the 2010 festival drew near, residents look forward to next year’s Norwalk Lions Club Festival.
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a bedroom window. The resident yelled at the suspect and he fled the area in a 90’s black Nissan. No loss could be determined in the two completed crimes. The new 2010 weekly average in residential burglaries is 2.2. Just taking a moment to make sure that all windows and doors are secure before leaving the residence takes away an easy entry point for a burglar. Let’s face it, if a burglar is determined to gain entry, he or she generally will but the harder you make it on them, the better your chances of avoiding victimization. There were three commercial burglaries reported. Five were investigated the week before. Two doors were pried in closed businesses where no loss could be determined. A hotel room was also burglarized where perfume, jeans, a belt, and a watch were alleged to have been taken. The 2010 weekly average in this crime category is 2.8. Vehicle burglaries dropped from six to two cases last week. A high-volume commercial parking lot was the crime scene in one. One of the vehicles was an SUV. One stereo and sunglasses were reported stolen. The new 2010 weekly average in vehicle burglaries is 6.3. Vehicle burglary is the most frequently reported felony crime in the
City of Cerritos. Thieves will look into your vehicle to see if there is anything worth stealing. If your property is valuable and important to you, consider leaving it at home or taking it with you when you exit the vehicle. Vehicle thefts rose from three to seven last week. High-volume commercial parking lots were the crime scenes in six. Three were Hondas and two were SUVs. A VW and a Ford were also stolen. The 2010 weekly average in vehicle thefts is now 4.9. The cases last week show that SUVs are also frequently taken and usually stripped of wheels, third row seats, audio and DVD systems, and sometimes even mirrors. We would urge that you use a steering wheel locking device. Based on the variety of vehicles taken each week in addition to Hondas and Toyotas, a sound approach would be to equip your vehicle with a steering wheel locking device regardless of what type it is.
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through a variety of performances and educational programs. The chairpersons for the gala were Board of Directors members Marianne Hughlett and Kay Stover. Hughlett thanked everyone for attending the event and said, “Even in these difficult economic times, people still came forward with their wallets to support our efforts to serve the students in our local districts—and we This is are very appreciative.”
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The next Neighborhood Watch Town Hall meeting will be held at the Cerritos Senior Center (South Street and Ely Avenue) on Wednesday June 9, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. Those in attendance will be briefed on crime information in the area and learn more about how to better prepare for a natural disaster and better protect themselves from being victimized by crime. We look forward to seeing you there.
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tion services will have 47 parking spaces. During the construction period needed to build Cuesta Villas, the District will not have to pay rent on the new district offices nor on the warehouse and nutrition services building. The city will renovate the two properties on 166th Street for an estimated $4 million before the district moves into the buildings. At the end of the 55-year lease, all properties and buildings will revert back to the school district. ABC also can purchase its new location on 166th Street and Moore Street if it so wishes in the future.
Lowenthal recognizes Women of the Year at luncheon Each March, during Women's History Month, State Senator Alan Lowenthal celebrates and honors women whose contributions improve the lives of their fellow citizens. A total of 20 women were honored this year. "Each woman has contributed to her community in significant ways and were chosen based on her continued service," said Lowenthal. “It’s with a sense of respect and celebration that we set aside a day to recognize and pay tribute to these amazing women.” Recipients this year include Joan Marie from Artesia, Dr. Pao-Sing W. Guo, Principal of ABC Adult School, and Nidia Mateos from Hawaiian Gardens. Each were presented with a proclamation by Senator Lowenthal at a Women of the Year Luncheon held Apr. 16. Cerritos officials who attended the Apr. 16 awards luncheon to honor the 20 women selected this year were (l-r) Cerritos Planning Commissioner Cindy Yen Chen, Senator Lowenthal, Councilmembers Carol Chen and Bruce Barrows, honoree Principal of the ABC Adult School Dr. Pao-Sing W. Guo and Mayor Pro-Tem Laura Lee
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Norwalk gets other type of late hit to beat John Glenn, sweeps season series By Loren Kopff There’s nothing like coming up to bat in the bottom of the seventh inning with two outs and the bases loaded in a tie game, hoping to get that key hit to win the game. But what if you never got a chance to swing the bat or see more than a pitch and still won the game? That’s what happened to Norwalk senior left fielder Juan Camacho last Friday when he was hit by the first pitch he saw from John Glenn sophomore John Lemos in the bottom of the seventh. It allowed freshman pinch runner Anthony Gonzalez, recently called up to the varsity squad, to score the winning run as the Lancers edged the Eagles 7-6 to complete the weekly season sweep. Norwalk has now evened its Suburban League record through six games with six more to go and kept its city rivals without a league victory through six contests. While Norwalk improved to 7-11 overall and crept within two games of third place La Mirada, the Eagles will need a lot of help, both directly and indirectly, for head coach David Cruz to return to the postseason for a third straight season. “At the beginning of the week, I knew we had to win six of our remaining nine games to make the playoffs,” Cruz said. “If we win six, we’re .500 [overall] regardless of what place we come in. Even fifth place at .500 makes playoffs and
that’s the goal we’re shooting for. I really doubt we can come in fourth place now but if we win six of our next seven games, we’re in the playoffs.” The bottom of the seventh began with senior designated hitter Chris Hernandez getting a base hit to left field. After sophomore first baseman Jose Sandoval forced him at second, who was then replaced by Gonzalez, senior shortstop Moises Acosta singled to left. An error loaded the bases and following the second out, Camacho was immediately hit by a pitch. “I told [Cruz] it was a great game and they battled all the way through,” said Norwalk head coach Ruben Velasquez. “They answered every challenge and they were an inch or two away from taking the lead.” The Eagles (6-11 overall) had a pair of chances to break a 6-6 tie in the final two innings. In the top of the sixth, Lemos was hit by a pitch and advanced to third on a pair of groundouts. But he was left there when junior designated hitter Andy Aguirre flew out to left. In the next inning, senior second baseman Davon Foggie led off with a single to left. Then junior right fielder Juan Rojas and senior Rudy Villegas each laid down bunts that were misplayed and just like that, the bases were loaded. Following a strikeout, senior center fielder Juan Vera tried to put down a bunt but instead it went right to Norwalk sophomore German Vasquez who caught it in the air, then tagged Foggie near third base to complete the double play. “I wanted to try our chances with the squeeze,” Cruz said. “He is our best bunter and he already has had a lot of bunts this season and I thought he was going to get it down and get a run.” Vera, who is the team’s number one ace on the mound, is also the team’s number one hitter with a .517 batting average
and 30 hits. Next on the team is Lemos, who is hitting at a .328 clip. The Lancers took a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the first when Camacho singled and came home on a triple from junior pitcher Johnny Lopez, who fouled the fourth pitch he saw off his shin. It would be one of five extra base hits from the Lancers, who house a very spacious outfield with no fence. The Eagles would hit for four extra base hits, all of them triples. Senior right fielder Jonathan Villalpando, who went nine innings to get a 3-2 victory two days earlier, followed up the triple with a double to right field, making it 2-0. But Glenn came back with three runs in the top of the second and one more in the third when Lopez hit Villegas with the bases loaded, allowing Aguirre to score. The Lancers quickly tied the game in their half of the frame with a base hit from Camacho, another triple from Lopez and a single from Villalpando. Those three combined to go for seven for 10, four runs scored and five runs batted in. “He has tremendous gap to gap power,” Velasquez said of Lopez. “He takes that tremendous cut when he bats; he’s very, very strong for his statue. Both balls he hit were to the right center field gap with absolute authority.” Both teams would add solo tallies in the fourth and fifth innings and combined for 22 hits whereas when they faced each other on Glenn’s home diamond, the Lancers were held scoreless until the top of the sixth and edged the Eagles 3-2. It was the third straight one-run game for the Lancers and their three league victories have been decided by one run. Lopez worked into the fourth inning and was replaced by junior Steve Mendoza, who allowed three hits and one run to pick up his fourth victory in five decisions. He and Villalpando have all of the
seven Norwalk wins. “Mendoza came in and did a fine job and kept his poise for the most part,” Velasquez said. “But we also made some plays behind him to get him out of some jams.” The Lancers began a weekly series with Cerritos this past Wednesday with a home game and will face the Dons on the road today. On Wednesday, the Lancers will be home to Artesia. As for the Eagles, Foggie went three for four while Lemos and Vera each collected a pair of hits. They visited Artesia this past Wednesday and will be home to the Pioneers today before travelling to Bellflower on Wednesday. “I liked our chances all game long,” Cruz said. “I didn’t feel like we made any mental mistakes or any physical mistakes to give the game away. I just felt like the teams competed hard and got the best out of both teams. The ball just didn’t bounce our way today.”
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Cerritos faced with same postseason fate once again, lose to Norwalk By Loren Kopff Even though it’s midway through the Suburban League season, this past Wednesday’s meeting between Cerritos and Norwalk could have been the first step to see who claims that fourth and final automatic playoff berth and who will most likely end up in fifth place. Round
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OPTIMIST CLUB Off Street Cafe 7a.m. 1st, 2nd, 4th Thursdays, 7 p.m. 3rd Thursday. ROTARY CLUB Hometown Buffet noon Mondays VFW POST 1846 Heritage Park, 2nd & 4th Tuesdays. 18600 Bloomfield Ave. Jeffrey Enomoto 714-292-2985 SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL Coco’s Restaurant 6p.m. 2nd Wed. & 12p.m. 4th Wed. WOMEN’S CLUB CPE 2nd Thursday. Gail Grossman at 562-926-8487 LIONS CLUB 11514 E. 178th Street, Artesia. 1st & 3rd Tuesday. Milton Hicks 926-3792. CONTACTS Business Networking Group Wednesdays, 7a.m. at Mimi’s Café, Cerritos Towne Center. Larry Massa 562-920-0554. CONNECTIONS Business Networking Group. Thursday, 7:30 a.m. at Coco’s Restaurant. Barbara 869-7618. CERRITOS LEADS CLUB Tuesdays 7–8:30 a.m. Mimi’s, in the Towne Center. Call 1-800767-7337. TOASTMASTERS The Cerritos Cheerful Chatters Toastmasters Club meets at Noon every other Wednesday at the SELACO Workforce Investment Board: 10900 E. 183rd > Street, 3rd Floor. Have fun and work on your speaking skills. Visitors are welcome! Call Tammy: (800) 481 - 6555 ext. 1213. ECLECTIC DIALECTIC TOASTMASTERS Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. at the Avalon at Cerritos, 1000 Falcon Way, Cerritos,. Ron Jung 924-1808. GOLDEN SANDS CHORUS An award-winning Sweet Adeline Chorus. Women of all ages and experience levels welcome. Rehearsals Wednesdays 7 p.m., Lakewood Masonic Center, 5918 Parkcrest St., Long Beach. (562) 630-8445 GOOD SAM Camp outings 2nd weekend each month. Howard Remsen 714-521-1076. JOURNEYS Mondays, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Pathways office, 3300 South Street #206, Long Beach Tuesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. Lakewood Regional Medical Center, 3700 South Street Classroom A, Lakewood Call Cindy Skovgard at 562-531-3031 MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) A program for mothers with children under the age of five, meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays 9 to 11:15 a.m. at New Life Community Church, 18800 Norwalk Blvd., Artesia. CERRITOS AGLOW LIGHTHOUSE, “A Network of Caring Christian Women” Hometown Buffet in Cerritos 11471 E South St. Call Charyl, 562-865-5311. SELF HELP FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED Long Beach/ Lakewood Chapter, second Thursday of each month at the Weingart Senior Center, 5220 Oliva Avenue in Lakewood at 6:30 p.m. free. 429-7099 CALIFORNIA RETIRED TEACHERS ASSN (CRTA) Meets at 12p.m. the third Friday of alternative months at the Ebell Club, Third and Cerritos, Long Beach. 925-1938.
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one went to Norwalk 2-0 and while the Lancers can breathe a little bit easier for the time being, the Lady Dons are feeling a case of déjà vu from nearly a year ago. It was the second to the final day of the 2009 regular season and Bob Medina had just witnessed his Cerritos team lose to Bellflower 6-2. Knowing his team needed to beat the Buccaneers on the road by at least five runs on the last day of the regular season to clinch fourth place, Cerritos went out and did exactly that. Now, the Lady Dons need to beat Norwalk by at least three runs today at Cerritos to temporarily hold the tiebreaker advantage with four more league contests to play. “The plan is no longer to just beat Norwalk by three runs,” Medina said. “Our plan is to play ball well because if Norwalk is the better team to go to the playoffs, then let Norwalk go to the playoffs. If we are the better team, it will show the next time we play them. If not, then so be it.” While Cerritos dropped to 2-5 in the circuit, the defending tri-league champion Lancers won their third straight league game after being swept by La Mirada and Bellflower. “Every season, every year is different and I’ve never underestimated any team,” said Norwalk head coach Paulette Gasporra. “We just play to our ability; play to our talent. This year we’ve had some bumps on the road but I think we’ve adjusted.” Norwalk sophomore pitcher Vanessa Venegas went through the Cerritos lineup twice with relative ease, allowing only a second inning single to freshman counterpart Kaylilani Minami, a fourth inning single to freshman shortstop Erin Clinton and a fifth inning single to sophomore left fielder Jessika Castaneda. Venegas left the game after five innings having thrown 60 pitches and striking out five. Minami was nearly as stellar, dodging major troubles in the bottom of the first and third innings. The first Norwalk threat
ended when Cerritos sophomore catcher Sarah Smith threw out senior first baseman Courtney Fischer at third for the final out. Smith would then end the third when she caught junior center fielder Lorraine Fitzgerald stealing second. But the Lancers (8-13 overall) finally broke through Minami and the defense behind her in the fourth when senior third baseman Elizabeth Jimenez singled to center and junior catcher Claudia Torres singled to left. Freshman designated player Crystal Cano would then reach first on a fielder’s choice to load the bases and following a strikeout, junior left fielder Jasmine Valenzuela’s groundout brought in Jimenez. That would be all the Lancers needed as Gasporra brought in junior Cassandra Caro to work the final two frames to earn her second save of the season. She gave up three hits and fanned two batters and escaped a pair of scoring threats. “That’s kind of why we switch pitchers because you hope that as you see them a second and a third time, then they’ll start to get the bat on the ball,” Gasporra said. “[Minami’s] a really good pitcher, so you make those adjustments as hitters.” Smith led off the top of the sixth with a base hit to center and Caro walked junior right fielder Nikki Rosenberger. Medina then gambled and had Clinton sacrifice both runners instead of having her swing away. The plan backfired because freshman first baseman Miki Okazaki forced Smith at third on a fielder’s choice for the second out. In the last inning, Minami and sophomore pinch hitter Drianna Drulias each got base hits. But two other batters grounded into a fielder’s choice. The bottom four in the Cerritos lineup, including Drulias, got four of the six hits with Minami getting a pair. “Norwalk did a good job but when it comes down to it, through the first three innings, we really didn’t play ball,” Me-
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dina said. “We come up there after they score and we turn it on; everybody is starting to play. Norwalk is a good team and they got the timely hits when they needed them. We didn’t.” Now, Cerritos (8-10 overall) has its back against the walls again and will need a big win today to stay in the upper half of the league. On Saturday, the Lady Dons will play a pair of games in the Loara Tournament before taking next week off. Once Cerritos resumes league action, it will play La Mirada in a home and home series. “I’m very happy with this team,” Medina said. “They just have to put it together. The little mistakes…we call them freshmenitis on this team. A freshman drops and easy pop fly and it rolls into a run.” The Lancers will host Artesia on Wednesday to start its home and home series with the Pioneers and will need to
win the remaining games of the regular season to avoid a losing campaign for the first time since 2004. “I’m never disappointed in my girls,” Gasporra said. “Each and every one of them works hard. It’s not what I expected. We’ve got some good bats and they’ve come in when we’ve needed them.”
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Continued from page 1 Preparedness Month.” The council watched a video reviewing the city’s history in preparing for emergencies and recognized Fan Able of Los Angeles County’s Area E Regional Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). Both Mayor Stefenhagen and Councilwoman Kelley urged city residents to take CERT training. For more information about Area E, visit www.AreaECERT.org. During the Council comment segment, Councilwoman Kelley noted numerous complaints about the Council chamber’s sound system. She said that the Council and City staff are aware of the problem and are trying to figure out how to fix it. The audience applauded and laughed in general recognition and support. Mayor Stefenhagen announced a city-sponsored e-waste collection this Saturday, April 24. City residents may drop off their e-waste at either city hall, 12700 Norwalk Blvd. or at the Social Services Center, 11929 Alondra Blvd. City Manager Garcia introduced a new once-a-month feature at city council meetings, an adopt-a-pet video produced in cooperation with the city’s contracted animal control service, Southeast Area Animal Control Authority (SEAACA).
Artesia Library events for May 2010 Preschool Storytime Fridays, May 7, 14, 21, and 28, at 11:30 a.m. Stories, music, fingerpuppets, flannelboards, and a simple art activity. Family Storytime: Tuesdays, May 4, 11, 18, and 25, and 7:00 p.m. Stories, music, fun, and an art activity. Homework Center for children is open Tuesdays 3:00-7:00 p.m., Wednesdays and Thursdays, 3:00-5:45 p.m., Fridays 3:00 - 4:45 p.m., and Saturdays, 12:00-4:45 p.m. Free homework assistance! The Woman's Club of Artesia and Cerritos provides additional homework assistance on Wednesdays! Saturday, May 1, 12:00 p.m. Garden Party! Children will hear and act out stories about planting flowers, vegetables, and trees. Then they will plant their own seeds and cuttings to take home and start their own garden! Saturday, May 1, and May 15, 11:00-11:45 a.m. English Conversation Practice for Adults! Saturday, May 8, 12:00- 1:00 p.m. Royal Mother's Day Tea. Hear stories about mothers and share something special about your mother or a special mother you know. Refreshments served. Tuesday, May 11, 11:00 a.m. Artesia Adult Book Club meeting and refresh-
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Councilwoman Kelley also announced that SEAACA has joined with Found Animals to create The ModPawd, an animal adoption website. (See www.foundanimals.org for more information.) Councilman Michael Mendez thanked City residents and fellow members of the Council for their support during his recent illness. He also announced that his 27-year-old daughter, a native of Norwalk, is in a new show on Broadway. Councilwoman Kelley requested and was granted a delay to the next Council meeting in considering the staff recommendation to reappoint Councilman Rick Ramirez to the Norwalk Housing Authority for a term to expire April 20, 2014. Vice Mayor Jesse Luera requested and was granted a similar delay for an amendment to an agreement between the city and Nationwide Environmental Services for bus stop maintenance. Pastor Gerald Mitchell of Pioneer Baptist Church was not available as scheduled, so Norwalk’s Director of Community Development gave the invocation. Ernie Hernandez, Director of Human Resources, led the flag salute. ments. Books are available for checkout at the library or bring your own! Saturday, May 15, 12:00 p.m. I Like Me! Storytime and very special art activity, decorating people shapes with buttons, sequins, and more!!! Saturday, May 29-myOwn Book Club for young readers, with games and refreshments, 11:00 a.m. We are accepting applications for Summer Reading Program volunteers now. Pick up an application at the library! Volunteers may be ages 12 and up. We are accepting donations of new and gently used books, audio CDs, and DVDs.
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TO ADVERTISE CALL 800-901-7211 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. 09-0166937 Title Order No. 09-8-518517 Investor/Insurer No. 112522006 APN No. 7010-008-019 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 05/23/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER." Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by ERIC MORENO AND VANESSA NICOLE ORTIZ, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 05/23/2006 and recorded 06/01/06, as Instrument No. 06 1202982, in Book -, Page -), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 05/07/2010 at 10:30AM, At the West side of the Los Angeles County Courthouse, directly facing Norwalk Blvd., 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 16220 INDIAN CREEK RD, CERRITOS, CA, 90703. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $562,629.46. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier's checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ''AS IS'' condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 02/18/2010 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: - Trustee's Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3512982 04/09/2010, 04/16/2010, 04/23/2010
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS # CA-10335070-CL Order # 100003562-CA-LPI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/29/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): JAE DONG TAK AND YOUN SOOK YANG , HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 4/6/2006 as Instrument No. 06 0747846 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 4/29/2010 at 10:30 AM Place of Sale: At the West side of the Los Angeles County Courthouse, directly facing Norwalk Blvd., 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $691,448.27 The purported property address is: 13507 ELGERS ST CERRITOS, CA 90703 Assessors Parcel No. 7023-006-015 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Aurora Loan Services LLC 10350 Park Meadows Dr. Littleton CO 80124 Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 . If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee's Attorney. Date: 4/7/2010 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-730-2727 or Login to: www.fidelityasap. com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder's rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. ASAP# 3493063 04/09/2010, 04/16/2010, 04/23/2010
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 090046464 Title Order No. 09-8-139246 APN No. 7050-016-034 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 12/22/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by SIMON WHANG A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, dated 12/22/2006 and recorded 01/04/07, as Instrument No. 20070015758, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 05/14/2010 at 1:00PM, At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd., Pomona, Los Angeles, CA at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any of the real property described above is purported to be: 19730 SALLY AVENUE, CERRITOS, CA, 90703. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $547,012.97. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. If required by the provisions of section 2923.5 of the California Civil Code, the declaration from the mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent is attached to the Notice of Trustee’s Sale duly recorded with the appropriate County Recorder’s Office. DATED: 07/15/2009 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-0194 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone/Sale Information: (800) 281 8219 By: Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. FEI # 1006.94252 4/16, 4/23, 4/30/2010
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS # CA-09-290518TC Order # 090426267-CA-DCO YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/29/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): ILONDA L BROWN , A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded: 6/5/2007 as Instrument No. 20071353752 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 4/30/2010 at 10:30 AM Place of Sale: At the West side of the Los Angeles County Courthouse, directly facing Norwalk Blvd., 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $623,521.48 The purported property address is: 10826 DROXFORD ST CERRITOS, CA 90703 Assessors Parcel No. 7038-008-032 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to OneWest Bank, FSB 2900 Esperanza Crossing Austin TX 78758. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has not obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does apply to this notice of sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee's Attorney. Date: 4/1/2010 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-730-2727 or Login to: www.fidelityasap. com Reinstatement Line: (877) 908-4357 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder's rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. ASAP# 3516410 04/09/2010, 04/16/2010, 04/23/2010
COMMUNITY NEWS GROUP • APRIL 23, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. 09-0185108 Title Order No. 09-8-600877 Investor/Insurer No. 6447376432 APN No. 7055-022-004 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/13/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER." Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by ILYA BERKAN AND TATIANA BERKAN, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 04/13/2006 and recorded 04/25/06, as Instrument No. 06 0894843, in Book -, Page -), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 05/07/2010 at 10:30AM, At the West side of the Los Angeles County Courthouse, directly facing Norwalk Blvd., 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 19517 IBEX COURT, CERRITOS, CA, 90703. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $493,874.41. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier's checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ''AS IS'' condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 04/07/2010 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-91401-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: - Trustee's Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3495057 04/09/2010, 04/16/2010, 04/23/2010
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 240564CA Loan No. 0083407288 Title Order No. 327292 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 04-08-2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 04-30-2010 at 10:30 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 04-27-2004, Book , Page , Instrument 04 1027689, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, executed by: TERESITA D. FULLER, A SINGLE WOMAN, as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier's check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier's check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: AT THE WEST SIDE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY COURTHOUSE, DIRECTLY FACING NORWALK BOULEVARD, 12720 NORWALK BLVD. , NORWALK, CA Legal Description: LOT 23 OF TRACT NO. 28696, IN THE CITY OF CERRITOS, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 823, PAGES 49 AND 50 OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $269,489.75 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 19127 APPLETREE COURT CERRITOS, CA 90703 APN Number: 7054-024-052 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. DECLARATION PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 2923.54 Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54, the undersigned loan servicer declares as follows: 1. It has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.54 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; and 2. The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or Section 2923.55. DATE: 04-06-2010 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee (714) 259-7850 or www.fidelityasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DEBORAH BRIGNAC, VICE PRESIDENT 9200 OAKDALE AVE MAILSTOP N110612 CHATSWORTH, CA 91311 ASAP# 3463878 04/09/2010, 04/16/2010, 04/23/2010
ABC UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE CALLING FOR BID NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the ABC Unified School District will receive up to but not later than 3:00 PM on the 18th day of May, 2010 Bids for: ABC Bid # 1365 Walk-in Freezer at Cerritos High School and Carmenita Middle School All bids shall be made and presented on a form furnished by the District. Bids submitted shall conform to the terms and conditions stated on said form. Bids shall be received in the office of the Purchasing Department at 16700 Norwalk Blvd., Cerritos, CA 90703 and shall be opened and publicly read aloud at the above-stated time and place. Bidders may obtain drawings and specifications at a mandatory pre-bid meeting on May 4, 2010 at 2:00 PM sharp to meet at the Cerritos High School, 12500 E 183rd St., Cerritos Ca 90701. All public works are subject to prevailing wage payments, Valid License Class B or C-38 will be required . Los Cerritos Community News April 16, 2010 April 23, 2010 Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 4/16 and 4/23/10 ABC UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE CALLING FOR BID NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the ABC Unified School District will receive up to but not later than 2:00 PM on the 18th day of May, 2010 Bids for: ABC Bid # 1361 Roofing at Gahr High School and Melbourne Elementary School
ABC UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE CALLING FOR BID NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the ABC Unified School District will receive up to but not later than 2:30 PM on the 18th day of May, 2010 Bids for: ABC Bid # 1364 Intrusion Alarm at Niemes Elementary School All bids shall be made and presented on a form furnished by the District. Bids submitted shall conform to the terms and conditions stated on said form. Bids shall be received in the office of the Purchasing Department at 16700 Norwalk Blvd., Cerritos, CA 90703 and shall be opened and publicly read aloud at the above-stated time and place. Bidders may obtain drawings and specifications at a mandatory pre-bid meeting on May 5, 2010 at 8:00 AM sharp to meet at the Niemes Elementary School 16715 Jersey Ave., Artesia, Ca 90701. All public works are subject to prevailing wage payments, Valid License Class C-7 and DSC System certified installer will be required . Los Cerritos Community News
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N ORWALK TAN K F ARM RESTORATI O N AD VISORY B OARD MEETING NOTI CE The next meeting of the Norwalk Tank Farm Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) is scheduled for Thursday, October 29, 2009, at 6:30 p.m. at the Norwalk Arts & Sports Complex, Sproul Room, 13000 Clarkdale Avenue. This meeting is open to the public. The RAB is an advisory committee made up of citizens from the Norwalk area and representatives of Defense Energy Support Center (DESC), Kinder Morgan Energy Partners (KMEP), state regulators, and the City of Norwalk. The RAB reviews and comments on documents related to the environmental cleanup of the Tank Farm. The meeting's agenda tentatively includes the Sentry Monitoring Event, additional investigation update, and remediation updates. Documents relating to the cleanup are available for public review at the information repository located in the Norwalk Public Library reference section. For more information, contact Tim Whyte at (714) 648-2851 or visit www.norwalkrab.com.
All bids shall be made and presented on a form furnished by the District. Bids submitted shall conform to the terms and conditions stated on said form. Bids shall be received in the office of the Purchasing Department at 16700 Norwalk Blvd., Cerritos, CA 90703 and shall be opened and publicly read aloud at the above-stated time and place. Bidders may obtain drawings and specifications at a mandatory pre-bid meeting on May 4, 2010 at 11:00 AM sharp to meet at the District office 16700 Norwalk Blvd., Cerritos, Ca 90703. All public works are subject to prevailing wage payments, Valid License Class C-39 and Garland Approved Applicator will be required. Los Cerritos Community News April 16, 2010 April 23, 2010 Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 4/16 and 4/23/10 ABC UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE CALLING FOR BID NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the ABC Unified School District will receive up to but not later than 1:00 PM on the 18th day of May, 2010 Bids for: ABC Bid # 1363 Beams at Tetzlaff Middle School and Leal Elementary School All bids shall be made and presented on a form furnished by the District. Bids submitted shall conform to the terms and conditions stated on said form. Bids shall be received in the office of the Purchasing Department at 16700 Norwalk Blvd., Cerritos, CA 90703 and shall be opened and publicly read aloud at the above-stated time and place. Bidders may obtain drawings and specifications at a mandatory pre-bid meeting on May 4, 2010 at 8:00 AM sharp to meet at the District office 16700 Norwalk Blvd., Cerritos, Ca 90703. All public works are subject to prevailing wage payments, Valid License Class B will be required. Los Cerritos Community News
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Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 4/16 and 4/23/10 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 10-0000883 Title Order No. 10-8-008639 APN No. 7044-010-028 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/21/2009. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by DANILO ANDRES AND MADONNA ANDRES, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 03/21/2009 and recorded 03/31/09, as Instrument No. 20090455139, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 05/14/2010 at 1:00PM, At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd., Pomona, Los Angeles, CA at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any of the real property described above is purported to be: 19124 MARTHA AVENUE, CERRITOS, CA, 90703. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $627,658.22. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. If required by the provisions of section 2923.5 of the California Civil Code, the declaration from the mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent is attached to the Notice of Trustee’s Sale duly recorded with the appropriate County Recorder’s Office. DATED: 04/15/2010 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone/Sale Information: (800) 281 8219 By: Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. FEI # 1006.92170 4/16, 4/23, 4/30/2010
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