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Chapter Two-Hospitals: Whitney Student Learns About Healthcare in India
Cerritos Gives Veterans a Day to Remember
Editor’s Note: This is the second of a five part series by Whitney Student Arya Shah taken from the journal she kept while on a visit to India. Shah plans to pursue a career in medicine.
of the human body. I never thought that the first surgery I would ever see would be a circumcision but watching it gave me pride and I knew that I could probable handle anything like that again in the future. I also got to see an appendectomy and the work of the anesthesiologist during the surgery. The patient was given an epidural as local anesthesia. This was my favorite ’ve just spent the past two and part of the day. I got to see the a half hours downstairs in the incisions being made, the inteshospital and tines and the aphave seen more pendix that was to than is probbe removed. I saw ably advisable everything a foot for a high school away from the tastudent to see. ble and watched as But I know now things were tied off how amazingly before the appendix eye-opening and was cauterized off. I educational this saw sonograms beexperience is going administered to ing to be, in just two pregnant woma few hours I’ve en, one of which Arya Shah been in the opwas carrying twins. eration room three For me, the most difficult part times. The very first operation I of the day occurred when I was ever saw in my life was the cir- asked if I wanted to see a DNC. cumcision of a young man who Not knowing what that was, I was had some sort of infection. When told that it had to be done because it first started and preparations of an “incomplete abortion”, were being made, I was uncom- meaning that the women has atfortable and nervous, obviously tempted to abort the baby herself. because it was a circumcision. I didn’t know what I was getting But I soon got over it since in the into when I entered the operation end, its all science and its all part See INDIA on Page 12
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L.A. Opera and Cerritos Elementary School Choir Perform to Proud Parents By Larry Caballero Patricia Nixon Elementary School veteran teacher of 36 years Be Be Smith was very excited to learn that the LA Opera Educational Program wanted to send professional singers to the Cerritos school and perform with her school choir students. “The children were really excited when they were told that they would be per-
forming with singers from the LA Opera, and so was I.” Smith has been on staff at Nixon Elementary for 36 years and has always been involved with teaching her students how to dance, sing and perform in musical plays, but the LA Opera had only come to her school once before. Approximately thirteen schools from up and down the California See OPERA on Page 12
Congresswoman Linda Sanchez, State Senator Alan Lowenthal, Cerritos Council members Laura Lee, Jim Edwards, and Mayor pro tem Joseph Cho stand with Lt. Col. Callanan commander of the 1st CEB and the Friends of the 1st CEB during the Cerritos Veterans Day Tribute. The tribute featured recognition of over 60 veterans in the audience and a nice rendition of "God Bless the USA" by five year old Amir Greenidge. Photo courtesy of Ken Cha. More photos on page 8 and 9.
Long-Time Norwalk City Employee Retires
Whitney Principal Chosen for Administrator Exchange Program partment of State. Administrators By Larry Caballero have the opportunity to observe interactions between teachers and When Whitney Principal Pa- students during regular classes tricia Hager was told that she and experience home hospitality had been chosen to participate in in the host community. an Administrator Exchange ProOn Oct. 14 she went to Washgram, sponsored by the Ameri- ington, DC to meet other admincan Councils for International istrators from across the nation Education, that would take her to who will be accompanying her Argentina, to Argenshe was tina and excited. visited “The purwith their pose of Argenthe protine coungram is to terparts. exchange During ideas and the nuto share our merous best pracinformatices with tion sesschools in sions to a different prepare country that Shown is Whitney Principal Patricia Hager them with are compa- (standing) with visiting Director Laura the simirable with Luduena. larities ours.” and difTravel, living and program ex- ferences in cultures and school penses are funded by grants from systems, they had an opportunity the Bureau of Educational and to bond. Cultural Affairs and the U.S. DeSee WHITNEY on Page 12
Sports Football• Gahr’s Defense Can’t Solve Callier, Lose SGVL Title Hopes • Kelly’s Four TD's Keeps John Glenn Alive For Playoffs Volleyball-CIF Playoffs • Gladiators Run Out Of Steam In First-Round Loss
Index Letters/Opinions Page 4 Healthy Living Page 6 Community Calendar Page 14 Classified/Prof. Directory Page 17
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First Annual 1st CEB Golf Tournament
The Friends of the 1st CEB held their first annual golf tournament at Ironwood Nine last October, which did quite well considering it was the inaugural year. Over $10,000 in prizes was donated for the raffle and silent auction. The Friends wish to thank the Laker Girls and the Gahr Barcada Club for their help in making it a great tournament. For more information on next year's tournament or to inquire about sponsorships, please contact Chuck Sooter at chucksooter@hotmail.com.
1st CEB Marines take time from the driving range to pose with the Laker Girls.
Member of the Gahr Barcada Club pose with the Laker Girls.
The Meritorious Marine for October 2009 was bestowed upon a sailor, a corpsman attached to the 1st CEB. The corpsman's name is Hospitalman Third Class (HM-3) Eric Doussett who is in the picture along with his wife Anastasia. Councilman Jim Edwards presented him with a city proclamation during the Friends of the 1st CEB fundraiser at the Cerritos Ironwood Nine golf course on Oct 17th. Dorothy Owen was his host.
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Pluton Avenue at around 10 p.m. According to Commander Gama, this was not “suicide” related. Gina Ramirez was taken to a local hospital, and was treated and released early Thursday morning. It was not known if Councilman Ramirez was at home during this incident. Norwalk City Councilman Rick Ramirez, 41, was arrested on October 24th for making "criminal threats" against his wife. He was held on a $50,000 bail and released and will be appearing in LA County Superior Court on November 20th for formal arraignment. During that incident, Deputies took Councilman Ramirez into custody and booked him on one Felony count of making a "criminal threat." Gina Ramirez is currently serving as Clerk of the Little Lake School Board of Education. She announced earlier this summer that she would not be seeking another term citing "personal family" matters.Rick Ramirez remains as a member of the Norwalk City Council. They have three children.
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Norwalk Employee William (Bill) Clark Retires By Helen M. Brown Family, friends, and co-workers attended a merry celebration at the home of Bill and his wife, Mary Ann, in Fullerton on Saturday October 17th at 5:00 p.m. The long-awaited retirement came after thirty four years of community service, most of it in the City of Norwalk. The party was catered by Summit Event Catering out of Fullerton. On hand for the festivities were Bill’s Uncle Jim and Aunt Ethel Clark; they make their home in Norwalk and are active in the Norwalk Community Coordinating Council (NCCC). Bill began his career of community service right out of college and spent the majority of the following years at Norwalk City Hall where he served in Small Business Administration Department. He was raised in Norwalk and graduated from John Glenn High School. In his senior year he was elected by Norwalk American Legion Post #359 to attend Boys State. This is a week long workshop on Leadership in Government. These elected members learn the nuts and bolts of government. During the week they hold mock elections and hold offices such as senators, congressmen, etc. At the end of the week two students, out of the approximately 400 in attendances, are elected to go to Washington, DC for further training.
This is a wonderful opportunity for our future leaders. Many of these privileged young people have gone on to run and be elected for senators, congressmen, governors, etc. The many of Bill and Mary Ann’s friends attending this momentous occasion included Councilman Gordon Stefenhagen and wife, Marilee; City Manager Ernie Garcia and wife, Diane; Jesse Urquidi and wife Lori with daughter Elise Grace; Brenda, Paul_ along with many others from City Hall. Special mention should go to Joey, Bill’s boyhood friend from JGHS. Bill is currently serving his third year as president of the NCCC and plans to finish out his term. Guests were invited to take part in a ‘Roast’ for Bill. At that time, Bill was thoroughly insulted by those nearest and dearest to him. It was a hilarious time. The NCCC board members present presented Bill and Mary Ann with matching sets of luggage. Mary Ann is retiring in February and they plan to do a lot of traveling so now they are prepared. The NCCC was represented by Ways & Means Chair, Gordon Stefenhagen; Luncheons & Banquets Chair, Helen Brown; Historian, Marlene Hardy; and Auditor, Elizabeth Aumua. Bill and Mary Ann are a most gracious and giving couple and have dedicated their lives to helping others especially in their on-going work to eradicate breast cancer. It is with this in mind that all present wished them the very best in their future plans and joy and happiness in their travels.... Bon Voyage and God bless!
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Artesia High Makes Improvements to William J. Atkins Stadium By Loren Kopff Image is everything and when the Artesia Pioneers conduct athletic events, commencement ceremonies or any other functions at William J. Atkins Stadium, spectators will be marveled at the improved digs that were either completed in late September, or will soon be completed. What started as a discussion roughly two or three years ago by Artesia principal Sergio Garcia, among others, finally became a reality. “If you’re going to improve a school, whether it’s academics or athletics, you also have to have nice facilities,� Garcia said. “If you look at our campus, we haven’t just improved the stadium. We have made improvements to other parts of the campus. You have to give kids things to be proud of. You have to make sure the community is proud of the school.� All of the changes made at the stadium is clearly noticeable and is now one of the finest facilities in the area. Gone is the dirt track that used to encompass the playing field, replaced by an all-weather surface just like the one at Hanford Rants Stadium on the Gahr High School campus. Gone are the splintered-filled wooden bleachers, replaced by metal bleachers on both sides of the stadium, including handicap sections. What was once chained fencing separating the bleachers from the field is now a solid, vertical metal fence. No longer is the concession stand located next to the bathrooms on the southeast corner of the facility. Now, the new and improved concession stand, still not 100 percent completed, sits behind the north end zone. But probably the biggest change that will open a lot of eyes to visitors is the scoreboard on the south side of the stadium. Unlike the customary high school scoreboards at most stadiums, Artesia’s will be able to post names and messages. Ironically, two
of the last four high schools the football team has visited have message centers on the scoreboards-Laguna Hills and Edison, in Huntington Beach. “It’s not just a football stadium,� Garcia said. “We actually get to use it for multiple functions. I hope to be able to put all of the kids names on it. I hope to be able to display different messages through it. “I think it adds to the game,� Garcia added. “It adds to whatever activity is there. For track, we’re able to display the winners’ names. Why not do something like that?� In addition, the stadium also has a state of the art sound system and the school is able to burn DVD’s of athletic events directly from the system located in the press See ARTESIAon Page 12
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exactly what you meant to do. Sean then said "It was an inadvertent mistake, but a mistake none the less." Mistake? How do you make that mistake? "Jerry, download the footage from yesterday's rally from the cameras. And make sure you don't accidentally go into the vault and grab some two-month old footage of another event. It's labeled '9-12,' by the way." Nice. We switch the tapes, you see if you can spot it. Here's hoping Lou Dobbs finds a home at Fox. They deserve each other.
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Norwalk Senior Center Holiday Canned Food Drive Sponserd by NSCC, Inc. Now Through Nov 23 The Norwalk Senior Citizens Center, Inc. is sponsoring a holiday canned food drive to benefit the City of Norwalk Food Pantry. Take part by donating canned goods and non-perishable items at the Senior Center. Items must be in their original packaging and within the expiration date. The Norwalk Senior Center is located at 14040 San Antonio Drive. For additional information call (562) 929-5580.
Karaoke Cabaret Scheduled for Nov 17 Do you like to sing along to your favorite songs? Show off your talent at our Karaoke Cabaret!! The fun will take place on Tuesday, November 17, from 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. at the Norwalk Senior Center located at 14040 San Antonio Drive. Come and choose from over 4000 songs to sing from the swinging classics to the most current tunes; our Karaoke DJ has it all. The songbook is available at the senior center front desk. This event is open to all adults age 50 and older and admission is FREE. There will be an opportunity drawing for all brave souls who sing on stage. For additional information call (562) 9295580.
Holiday Greeting Card Workshop December 5 Adults age 50 and older are welcome to bring their children or grandchildren to a workshop that is enjoyable and easy. Come and learn how to make original, one-of-a-kind greeting cards - with plenty of time before the holidays! The craft workshop takes place on Saturday, December 5, 2009 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. at the Norwalk Senior Center, 14040 San Antonio Drive. The registration fee is $2.00 per participant. Seniors may bring up to four (4) guests. Space is limited. For additional information call (562) 929-5580.
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Don Giovanni Attempts to Conquer Cerritos By Glen Creason A goodly crowd of opera-philes gathered at the Performing Arts Center on Saturday evening to take in yet another in the nice trend of small troupe performances of the art form. In this case it was the retelling or singing of the ever-popular Don Giovanni that features the music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and the memorable libretto by Lorenzo Da Ponte. The original title was loosely translated as “the rake’s punishment” and certainly the character of this Don Juan, sometimes called “licentious nobleman” and other times the less appetizing “serial rapist” has been mulled over for two centuries. This production at Cerritos by the six year old Mozart Festival Opera kept the production at no-frills but offered solid performances from the key players in the work. The plot-line is straight out of soap opera literature with the caddish Don Giovanni preying on young women and using his social position and shallow promises to seduce, then abandon to a life of being ostracized by “decent” society. On one evil hand is the sleazy Don Giovanni and his right hand man of nefarious dealings Leporello. On the other is a team of moralists who try to expose his lies and make the Don pay for his crimes. In this group
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we have Donna Anna whose father was murdered by Don Giovanni; her betrothed who is bent on revenge for that same murder; and Dona Elvira, a woman spurned by the Don after taking advantage who is set on spreading the bad word about his dark deeds. Also caught up in the web of Don Giovanni’s nefarious chasing is Zerlina, the peasant girl and Masetto her feckless husband. The plot has more twists and turns than the Pacific Coast highway with weddings wrecked, ruses exposed, spurned lovers rally mobs to avenge the skullduggery and cemetery scenes that possess wisdom and foreboding. The Cerritos show had plenty of good singing and strong exposition of the story that unfolds over the three hours of mostly dialogue. There are some memorable arias, especially “Il Mio Tessoro” sung beautifully by Benjamin Brecher as Don Ottavio and all of the principles were fine, especially Vytautas Juozapaitis as the terrible Don and Stefano DePeppo as Leporello who both the played their parts slightly tongue in cheek, therefore making the lead character more of a pompous fool than the downright criminal that he is in fact. All of the ladies shone, especially Viara Zhelizova as Zerlina who sings her heart out in "Vedrai, carino." These small companies may not bring a lot of bells and whistles but the soul of the great opera is certainly visible and the performance was received warmly by the faithful on this night.
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Lutz is a former school board member and Blake’s wife is currently serving on the Centralia School Board. Blake said, “Five years ago, teachers were already talking about the school closing. Before a Resolution is passed, the wording has to be to the point and firm.” Committee member John Alvis agreed and felt that a group of united parents “can make a difference with the By Larry Caballero trustees.” La Palma resident Michael Pereira La Palma City officials and parents at felt the Resolution must be approved by the Special Joint Meeting of the Council the City Council and sent to the Cypress and Traffic Safety Committee Nov. 10 Board quickly since they may make a were in agreement on a Resolution passed final decision in December. “Otherwise by the City Council that Steve Luther it won’t have any impact.” Mayor Mark Elementary School, located in the Cypress Waldman agreed and commented that it School District boundaries, should not was crucial to be closed due act and to be to the economic sure that the climate and Luther Elementary is City’s position declining enrollis clear. target of closure. ment. CounLa Palma cilmember parent Brian Henry Charoen Nakamura, spokesperson for Save Our was opposed to closure and to bussing La School, a Google Group site for conPalma students to different schools. He cerned parents and residents, addressed cited three factors that the Cypress School the meeting. “Closing down Steve Luther Board is already considering: disrupElementary School in La Palma is detrition, number of students and transportamental to our community. We residents tion. He felt there would definitely be need to stand together to save our neighdisruption and transportation issues to the borhood school.” Nakamura encouraged students and their families if they have parents to stay informed of the current to be driven or bussed to different school events pertaining to the possible school sites. Councilmember Larry Herman also closure by going online to the Save Our opposed the closure. “We’re unified on School site. that, and I remain optimistic that we can “There are a lot of great ideas and work this out.” information posted on the site, and after Councilmember Ralph Rodriguez said every group meeting, we post the results that he “supports anything we can do to the following day so that our members keep the school open. Cypress is looking who could not attend could still have at numbers—not at communities and how input and participate.” they are affected by a school closure.” Nakamura believes that the school Rodriguez felt that more parents would may be able to stay open if school repbegin sending their students to Luther resentatives, the community and City if the five million dollar bond money is officials work together. “As it has been spent to modernize and technologically said before, La Palma exemplifies the true upgrade the school as promised. American spirit.” Alvis wasn’t so sure. “Cypress won’t Parent Chris Olsen said that the spend the money on schools closing Cypress School District “was taking our down,” and suggested that the Resolution neighborhood school away from us. It’s emphasize the concept of neighborhood not right that our kids may be going to a schools. The Council was unanimous in school in a different city.” agreeing that the closure would be detriLa Palma Traffic Safety Committee mental to the students, families and the members Richard Lutz and Ken Blake community. understood, but were not pleased, by After a few modifications to the the decision the Cypress School Board original draft, the Resolution was passed members will be making by the end of the unanimously. year about the possible school closure.
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ABC Adult School Holds Craft Fair and Open House On Wednesday, October 21st, the ABC Adult School hosted its Annual Open House and Holiday Craft Fair at their beautiful, newly renovated facility at Cabrillo Lane, 20122 Cabrillo Lane, Cerritos. The festivities began with a welcome program at 10:00 a.m. followed by classroom visits from 10:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Many of the instructors and students shared their projects and provided demonstrations. Included were Calligraphy (Barbara Close), Quilting (Kathy George), Decorative Painting (Lori Hillstead), Brazilian Stitchery (Evelyn DeVries), Line Movement for Health, Cardio Workouts, Dancercise and Cardio Salsa (Jessie Shepherd and Linda Yao), Guitar (Susan McCormick), Artistic Paper (JoDee Kane), Foundation Drawing (Lio Liu), Decorative Wall Hangings (Rosa Lamoureux), Medical Classes (Royanne Collie-Corzine and Karen Dennis), Flower Arranging (Charlene Park), 3 Zipper Coin Purse (Yvonne Lebron), and many others. Visitors also had an opportunity to learn more about the ESL, Parenting the Preschooler, Microsoft Word 2007 and Distance Learning programs. Joining in the festivities were Cerritos Mayor Bruce Barrows, and Councilmember’s Carol Chen and Jim Edwards; ABCUSD Superintendent Dr. Gary Smuts, Deputy Superintendent Dr. Mary Sieu, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Dr. Carol Hanson, Director of Human Resources Dr. Susan Hixson; and ABC School Board members President Olympia Chen, Vice President Celia Spitzer, Clerk Maynard Law and member Sophia Tse. The ABC Adult School is open to any adult 18 and over. New classes begin on Monday, November 16th. Residency in the ABC Unified School District is not a requirement. Call (562) 926-6734 for additional information or visit us online at: www.abcadultschool.com.
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The public is invited to attend the City’s annual Holiday Boutique on Saturday, December 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Cerritos Senior Center. The boutique is a popular community tradition and features hand-crafted gifts, holiday decorations, entertainment, refreshments for sale and children’s crafts. Information and vendor applications are available on the City’s website. Applications will be accepted through Monday, October 26 pending space availability. In the event of rain, outdoor vendors will be issued a refund if they cannot be accommodated with an indoor space. For more information, please call Facility/Volunteer Coordinator Cynthia Navarrete at (562) 916-8550
Mayor Bruce Barrows of Cerritos presented an honorary proclamation to Arnold Bresky, M.D. during his Brain Tune Up workshop at Pat Nixon Park. Called "Tune Up Your Brain, Tune Up Your Life." Dr. Bresky is one of the leading national experts on memory wellness and brain health. In the past month, the Cerritos Senior Center has asked Dr. Bresky to teach their seniors how to cope with memory loss, avert Alzheimer’s and become an effective caregiver. Twelve years ago, Dr. Bresky began research on his highly-successful 9-point Brain Tune Up® program here in Los Angeles. By integrating his unique program, his patients' depression decreased, their short-term memory improved and patient overall behavior became significantly more normal. Dr. Bresky maintains that most patients and their families
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It was a battle between the two leaders of the San Gabriel Valley League but also a battle between a pair of state leaders when Gahr’s football team hosted Warren last Friday night at Rants Stadium. Senior quarterback Casey Nielsen, first in the state in passing yardage was facing off against Warren’s Jesse Callier, tops in rushing yardage in the state. Both players put up their respective numbers but the Gladiators found themselves trailing all night and couldn’t recover in a 35-31 setback. The loss allowed the Bears to clinch the league championship and in the process, open a two game lead over Gahr, Dominguez, Downey and Lynwood as the regular season ends tonight. Gahr is now 5-4 overall and 2-2 in the league. “I think both of us knew whoever got the lead first was probably going to win it,” said Gahr head coach Greg Marshall. “They got it first. [Callier] came in at us and we weren’t ready for him. We haven’t seen anybody like him. I think we handled him after the first couple of drives.” Warren scored twice on its first two possessions with Callier touching the ball on seven straight plays after an incomplete pass and adding touchdown runs of 12 and 38 yards. The hosts cut into that lead with 3:39 left in the first quarter when Nielsen hooked up with his favorite target, senior wide receiver Shaan Johnson for 26 yards. But on the first play of the second quarter, Callier’s 12-yard score made it a 21-7 game. Nielsen would be picked off by Jamil Magee three plays later and the mis-
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les while junior linebacker Stevie Hoodye added eight more. Gahr will visit last place Paramount tonight and a victory would probably lock up second place for the Gladiators. Even with a win, Gahr needs Warren to beat Downey to avoid a coin flip which may leave the Gladiators out of the playoffs for a second straight season. “We didn’t talk about league title because I did that last year and we came out and laid an egg,” Marshall said. “This year I just said, let’s go play our football game, do the best we can and slow them down and score points. We didn’t score points early.”
Kelly’s Four Touchdowns Keeps John Glenn Alive For Playoffs By Loren Kopff John Glenn head coach Anthony Wilson and his Eagles football team had two weeks to reflect on a heartbreaking fourpoint loss to Artesia and prepare for Cerritos with playoff aspirations. The bye week came at the right time as the Eagles had lost their fourth straight contest, all coming in Suburban League action, the last two by a combined 11 points. But senior running back Brandon Kelly came through with one of his biggest games of the season as he rushed for 176 yards on 20 carries and scored four touchdowns including the game-winner with 23 seconds left as the Eagles held off a pesky Cerritos squad 35-29 last Thursday night at Rants Stadium. It was Glenn’s first league win, fifth overall this season, and kept the team alive for the playoffs. The five victories are the most in over 10 seasons as tonight’s road game at Bellflower will decide fourth place and the final automatic playoff berth from the league assuming La Mirada beats Artesia. Heading into the last week of the season, Bellflower sits at 2-3 in the circuit with Artesia and Glenn a game behind. “We’re gunning for the playoffs and we know we have two games and we have to win those two games,” Wilson said. “Cerritos is a great team; they ran on us but our motivation is on going to the playoffs.” “We played a good game,” Kelly said. “We started off slow but we ended picking it up. The O-line came through for us today.” The way the game began, it looked as if it would be a high-scoring shootout. Cerritos senior running back Derek Jones rushed four times for 33 yards before junior running back Aaron Francis took the next five touches and added 16 yards including a one-yard score. Kelly would match that with 67 yards on three carries in 1:18 and scored his first touchdown with 5:37 left in the opening quarter. However, the Dons quickly regained the lead when Francis took the ensuing kickoff 98 yards to the house, his second
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defensive end Ivan Bermudez had seven and a half tackles while Bernard added seven tackles plus an interception. For the Dons, Francis had six tackles and senior linebacker Brenton Hill added five tackles. Their season concludes at 1-9 overall but the 170 points scored is the most since 2003 when the team put up 296 points. The 333 points allowed is over 100 fewer than last season.
CIF VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS
Gladiators Run Out Of Steam In First-Round Loss By Loren Kopff LANCASTER-As the Gahr girls volleyball team ventured up Highway 14 to the high desert for its California Interscholastic Federation-Southern Section first-round playoff match this past Tuesday night, it didn’t know what to expect. Neither did Larry Vocke, the head coach of Quartz Hill. Since Gahr missed the playoffs last season, the first time for head coach Sonny Okamoto who has been around these parts for 24 seasons, his players were somewhat inexperienced. But such was the case for the Rebels, although they went to the playoffs in 2008. In any event, Gahr’s season came to an end when Quartz Hill took advantage of a sluggish performance in the fourth set and eliminated the visitors 2522, 18-25, 25-23, 25-18. The third place representatives from the San Gabriel Valley League, who needed to win one of its final two regular season matches to reach the playoffs, finish the season at 15-13. “When you’ve been around as long as I have, you’re going to find out there are going to be certain things that happen with each team,” Okamoto said. “Even within our league with Downey and Warren, we thought Downey was the much better team and they should have beat Warren [in the second round] and win the league outright. [Quartz Hill] defeated Lancaster in the same manner.” Quartz Hill had entered the match as the Division III-AA’s 10th ranked team and shared the Golden League championship with Lancaster. However, Vocke admitted he wasn’t sure what to expect since desert teams rarely play teams in the regular season from southern Los Angeles County or Orange County. “I expected a good game and we got it,” Vocke said. “I did find out later today that they were going to be a good defensive team and they’re going to keep coming at you. That’s exactly what they did. “It’s very difficult because no one out here ever plays them,” Vocke continued. “I would like to play in Sonny’s tournament next year but it’s far away. Four days for us is a lot of travel.” In the first set, both teams were getting a feel for each other as they combined for six ties and four lead changes by the time it was 8-8. A kill from Jessica Perez gave the Rebels a 19-12 lead before Gahr made
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Continued from page 1 room and I had intended to keep my distance. But my aunt told me to come and see so that I could truly understand what the procedure entailed. I saw the spreading of the vagina and the cervix. I saw the use of rods and tubes going into the cervix and again, though I was extremely uncomfortable at first, I got over my uneasiness and tried to understand that its all just part of the responsibilities of the profession. The hospital itself is small and organized. There’s rooms for the patients, as well as an operation theater, a room for labor and delivery, a room for sonograms, small examination rooms and doctors offices. There’s a downstairs pharmacy and a small room for minor emergency surgeries. It still hasn’t fully sunken in, all that I’ve seen today… August 27, 2009 I was a little nervous going into today because Saileshkaka’s told me that I would get to watch a C-section birth. However, it ended up being another really cool experience that I could finally see for real instead of on TV. I was able to watch up close as they placed the incision in the abdomen of the woman and proceeded to cut open her uterus. I saw the placenta when they removed the substance and got a little nervous when kaka dug his hand into the woman’s abdomen, apparently trying to get to the child. After a few minutes, I was able to see the head and the next moment, they had successfully been able to pull out a healthy, crying child. The C-Section was unique and exciting, just like the other procedures. I also got to see the post-operational treatment of a likely diabetic patient. A few days ago, he had a large deep chunk of skin removed from the back of his right shoulder. However, the cleaning and dressing of the wound ended up being surprisingly more difficult to watch than any of the previous surgeries I had ever seen. I guess that doctor’s get used to it as well as the nurses and I understand that the cleaning after the operation is just as important as the operation itself. Today at dinner, we had the chance to take about some of the major differences in healthcare between in India and back home. While insurance is vital in our nation, here in India it isn’t yet widespread and common. Doctors are mostly paid directly with cash or check. The nursing system here at the hospital is different as well. In America, nurses are trained and very specialized to specific tasks or area. Though here in India its possible to get a two or three year degree in nursing, Kaka’s nurses came to work in the hospital after graduating from 10th or 12th grade They are trained within the hospital to meet the unique demands and, instead of being job specific, are able to multitask in many areas, including serving tea. I went down to the hospital again after diner, and there was a lot of discussion about a patient with a poly and post-menstrual bleeding. Tomorrow the doctors are planning on discussing further and possibly operating so I’ll learn more about it later.
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Continued from page 1 coastline were chosen. Other than finding ways to pay for the production, Smith could only see the positives in giving her 4th to 6th grade students the experience of performing side to side with professionals. La Opera performances attempt to also teach students California history and about the lives of important persons who have attributed to the state’s development. While LA Opera provided the materials for the costumes, it was up to the children and their families to make them for the production. Nixon Elementary has enrolled 670 students for the current school year, and about 60 students are in Smith’s school choir that practices after school to prepare for musical events throughout the school year. In past years the choir has traveled to many
cities including San Francisco, San Diego, Houston and Nashville. Smith’s assistants include teachers Tina Van Werd, Nadja Ellis and 26 year veteran teacher Angela Roddy-Brown, who also has been at Nixon Elementary for all of her teaching career.
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Continued from page 1 Now she is eager to leave for Rafaela, Argentina, with a population of about 90,000, in June, 2010 where she will spend three weeks hoping to learn from and to share ideas with Laura Luduena, the Director of Escuela de Ensenanza Media Number 429. The school has 126 teachers and staff, and 1500 students attend morning and evening shifts. Luduena has already visited Whitney High with 1,025 students, as well as Artesia High, Gahr High, Tracy High, UCI and UCLA campuses during the three weeks of Oct. 17 to Nov. 5. Luduena was quite impressed with the classrooms at Whitney, her host school, and wished that her campus had Smart Boards in every classroom, “but I know that would be very expensive.” Unlike American schools, there is little cultural diversity in Argentina and many students at the school have little money. “Yet I know I will learn a lot,” said Hager, “because when it is all said and done, kids are kids everywhere.”
ARTESIA
Continued from page 3 box. The cost for the renovations was approximately $1.5 million, according to Garcia, with most of the funding coming from ABC School District allocations. “I love technology and it just fits with everything else we have done at Artesia,” Garcia said. “When I started at Artesia five years ago, the teachers had overheads that you couldn’t even see with the lights on. You had to turn the lights off. We have now upgraded every classroom; we have state of the art classrooms. It’s all about being a technology advanced school, one that is going to facilitate whatever we are doing for kids.” This isn’t the first time that Garcia has been a part of renovations, or other changes. As the school’s first assistant principal, he was involved in the opening of Cabrillo High School in Long Beach in 1999. Some of the next projects that Garcia would like to be involved in would be upgrading the lighting at the stadium and the installation of a synthetic field to replace the grass. Little by little, more high schools in Southern California have been making that transformation. But putting in such a field surface costs a lot of money and Garcia said he is actually looking for donors. “The maintenance is not as bad as people believe,” Garcia said. “We have a fast team all the time; we’re known for speed. It will just make us faster. But more than that, the water savings…environmentally, it makes so much sense to have a synthetic field. “With the changes at the school, we have also had a change in the attitudes of the students,” Garcia added. “We have higher academics because those go hand in hand. You have to give the students a nice facility, a good environment for them to be able to move ahead. You want to provide the best you can for your students. My job as a principal is to be an advocate for the students. That’s how I see my job.”
MATTHEWS
Continued from page 2 of the Norwalk Branch Office said jurors deliberated for two and a half days before returning the penalty phase verdict for Anthony Deondrea Cain. He will be formally sentenced on Jan. 15, 2010 in Department W of Norwalk Superior Court. Cain also was convicted of two counts of residential robbery and one count of residential burglary. Jurors ad-
ditionally found true the allegation that the defendant personally used a deadly and dangerous weapon, scissors, as to all but one count. Judge Dewey Falcone ordered the jury to return on Nov. 2 to begin the penalty phase. Cain faces a maximum penalty of death or life in prison without the possibility of parole. The case was co-prosecuted by Ramadan and Deputy District Attorney June Chung. Ernestine and Lamar Matthews, both 75, were found slain in their Cerritos home on Feb. 11, 2004. The case has been followed by many local and national news outlets for the past couple of years. Sheriff’s deputies arrested Cain, a felon and relative by marriage, just days after the murders. Ernestine Matthews was a former teacher for the Compton Unified School District. Her husband Lamar was a retired probation officer. Both were long time members of the Cerritos community.
Cerritos Sheriff’s Station Weekly Crime Summary November 2-8, 2009 Twenty-five Part I felony investigations were initiated last week by Cerritos deputies. This is down from the twentyseven logged the week before. Residential burglaries decreased and robberies remained the same, while increases were noted in commercial and vehicle burglaries along with vehicle thefts. There were 307 calls for service handled by patrol deputies last week, down from 339 the previous week. The new 2009 weekly average in calls for service is now 326. There was one robbery reported on Thursday November 5 at 5:00 p.m. after a male suspect stole clothing items from a store in the Los Cerritos Center. When contacted by loss prevention personnel, the suspect fought and bit one victim but was eventually arrested. Residential burglaries dropped from one the week before to no cases last week. The 2009 weekly average in residential burglaries remains at 2.4. Consider that burglars commonly avoid homes with dogs or alarm systems. For a small monthly payment, an alarm system could protect your home. That is a very small price to pay for the peace of mind that you will enjoy. Many homeowners’ policies offer discounts for customers using such systems. Remember, if you display a sign indicating your home is protected, the would-be burglar will be inclined to locate another target. One commercial burglary was reported last week. A projector was taken from a high school where no signs of a forced entry were observed. The 2009 weekly average in commercial burglaries is now 1.4. Vehicle burglaries increased from five to eleven reported last week. Highvolume commercial parking lots were involved in all but one of the crimes. Eight vehicles were Honda products and were burglarized in or around the Los Cerritos Center on Tuesday evening November 3. There were no signs of forced entry in these crimes leading detectives to believe that an altered or “shaved” key was used by the suspect(s). Two of the remaining crimes last week targeted SUVs, and stereo items were taken in four incidents. CDs, duffle bags, sunglasses, MP3 players, cell phones and purses were also reported stolen. The 2009 weekly average in vehicle burglaries is at 7.6. All of the items reported stolen were taken from the passenger compartment of the vehicles. Vehicle burglars are not known to generally break into a vehicle just to check for contents, but act on observations of visible property. Don’t give them a chance to make you a victim. Secure all items in the trunk or take them with you. Vehicle thefts increased from seven to eight in this reporting period. High-
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Our Lady of Fatima School Pancake Breakfast Nov. 15 Our Lady of Fatima School on Clarkdale Street in Artesia will have a Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, November 15, 2009 from 7:00am through 12:30pm. Breakfast consists of Pancake, eggs, sausage, and juice or coffee. A $5.00 donation is suggested. Tickets may either be pre-purchased by calling the School office at (562) 865-1621 or you may purchase tickets at the door. Information is also posted on the school’s website, www. fatimachargers.com. All proceeds will benefit the students of Our Lady of Fatima School.
Giant Cactus and Succulent Sale and at the Fullerton Arboretum, Dec 4, 5, & 6 The Potting Shed at the Fullerton Arboretum will be partnering with the Orange County Cactus and Succulent Society (OCCSS) to present the fifth annual Cactus and Succulent Show and Sale on December 4, 5 & 6, featuring thousands of unusual and hard-to-find cacti, succulents and Hoyas. Each year this show and sale has become larger and this year is no exception; more vendors will participate in this event than last year--offering a virtual unlimited selection of cactus and succulents for sale. Hours for this special sale and show are 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. all three days. Memberships will be available at the door. There is not a charge for visitors, however to help support the development of the Arboretum gardens and educational programs, voluntary donations at the main entrance are encouraged. Cactus and succulent lovers are encouraged to visit the Orange County Cactus and Succulent Society Show free of charge, which will be held on December 5 & 6, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. This show promises to offer collectors, shoppers and interested visitors everything they could ever expected in terms of genus, species, and varieties of cactus and succulents. Experts will be on-hand to answer questions all three days.
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Soroptimist International Of Norwalk P.O. Box 125, Norwalk, CA 90650 • (714) 412-0183 Alondra Senior Citizens Club 11929 Alondra Boulevard Norwalk, CA 90650 (562) 865-7774 Tere Kopriski, President 2nd & 4th Wed 1:30 p.m. Social Services Center (562) 929-5844 Golden Trowel Norwalk Masonic Lodge #273 12345 E. Rosecrans Ave Norwalk, CA 90650, 2nd Thursday 7:30 p.m. Norwalk Lions Club P.O. Box 1712 Norwalk, CA 90650 Custodio Celeste, President 1st & 3rd Wednesdays 4th Thursday Board Meetings 7:00 p.m. Bruce's Restaurant 12623 Imperial Hwy. American Legion Post #359 11986 Front Street, Norwalk, CA 90650 562-864-9021 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 8:00 p.m. Legion Hall American Legion Post #359 11986 Front St. Drawing, Cake Walk, and Karaoke Every Saturday evening in Post Hole Club Drawing is at 8:00 p.m. RECURRING EVENTS: STEAK LUNCH Every Wednesday 11:30am - 2:30pm KARAOKE Every Saturday 7:30pm POST MEETINGS 3rd Thursday of each month 7:30pm AUXILIARY MEETINGS 2nd Wednesday of each month 7:30pm Norwalk Woman's Club Wednesday Nov. 18, 2009 Skit & Speaker from Family Foundation at Meeting at 10:30 a.m. Masonic Lodge 12345 Rosecrans Ave. RSVP Helen Anderson at 562-864-2896 Norwalk Woman's Club Fundraiser Breakfast, lunch, or dinner at Polly's Pies Whittier or Cerritos locations and % will go to NWC. Monday, Nov. 16th all day and evening. Be sure to remind them about fundraiser when paying. Norwalk Chamber Breakfast NASC Sproul Room 13200 Clarkdale ave. Thursday, Nov. 19th 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. Contact Chamber 562-864-7785 to RSVP NCCC Holiday Meeting NASC Sproul Room 13200 Clarkdale Ave. Wednesday, Dec. 2 11:30 a.m. To RSVP or more info contact: Helen Brown, 562-921-4218 Rotary Club of Norwalk P.O. Box 1243, Norwalk, CA Meets Mondays, Noon Norwalk Marriot Hotel Knights of Columbus Council #3678 Tom Sandoval, Grand Knight 12138 Front Street (714) 952-4724 • Norwalk Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #7138 12186 Front Street (mail) Norwalk, CA 90651 (562) 864-9246 Elks Lodge-BPOE #2142 13418 Clarkdale Ave. Norwalk CA 90650 (562) 868-6603 Jim Duckett, Exhaulted Ruler (562) 868-1924 Thursdays 7:30 p.m. at Elks Lodge Rotary Club of Norwalk P.O. Box 1243, Norwalk, Sara Karsgens, President Mondays, noon, Norwalk Marriott Hotel (562) 921-0033 for info. Norwalk Woman's Club Place: Masonic Lodge 12345 Rosecrans Ave. Time: Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. Norwalk Community Coordinating Council William Clark, President Helen Brown, Vice President Meets 4th Wed. during the school year. P.O. Box 521 Norwalk (562) 921-4218 www.nccconline.us 1:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Changes every 2 years in May - June - August. City Council Meeting 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 6:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers 12700 Norwalk Blvd. Norwalk Redevelopment Agency 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 5:00 p.m., U.S. Constitution Room/#4, Norwalk City Hall. 12700 Norwalk Blvd. Norwalk Housing Authority 3rd Tuesday of each month 5:45 p.m. Council Chambers, Norwalk City Hall. 12700 Norwalk Blvd. Planning Commission 2nd and 4th Wednesday 7:30 p.m., Council Chambers, Norwalk City Hall. 12700 Norwalk Blvd. Southland Harmony Chorus of Sweet Adelines Norwalk Masonic Center 12345 E. Rosecrans Tuesdays at 7 PM Relay For Life Meeting Monday, Dec. 7th at 6:30 p.m. Frantone's on Alondra Contact: Helen Brown 562-921-4218
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AAUW (American Assn. of University Women) Saurabh Deedwania (562) 404-4488 Meets every 3rd Thursday, Skyline Room-Cerritos Library. CERRITOS SENIOR Gadabouts meet the second, third & fourth Mondays at the Cerritos Senior Center at Pat Nixon Park, 12340 South St. Don Moore, President 562-860-4066 HUBERT HUMPHREY DEMOCRATIC CLUB CoCo’s 7pm. 3rd Monday. Nikki Noushkam 562.7124072. CERRITOS REPUBLICAN CLUB Cerritos Library 7p.m 2nd Tuesday. Allen Wood 865-7294. OPTIMIST CLUB Mimi’s Café 7a.m. 1st, 2nd, 4th Thursdays, Frantone’s 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 1-800-767-7337. 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. ARTESIA SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB Wednesdays at 10 a.m. at the Albert O. Little Community Center, 18750 S. Clarkdale, Artesia. For information, contact Jean Elliot 714-522-7868 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. IRONWOOD WOMEN’S GOLF CLUB 16449 Piuma Avenue • Cerritos, Ca 990703 • Irene Orozco, President (562) 926-5017 • Tuesdays, 7:30 a.m.
Artesia Library Preschool Storytime: Tuesdays, December 1, 8, 15, 22, at 7:00 p.m. A variety of stories, flannel boards, music, and an art activity. Homework Center: Homework help for children up through 6th grade! Tuesdays, 3:00-7:45 p.m., Wednesdays and Thursdays, 3:005:45 p.m., Fridays, 3:00-4:45 p.m., Saturdays, 12:00-4:45 p.m. (NOTE: On Wednesdays, the Womanâ•˙s Club of Artesia and Cerritos provides additional homework help for children from 3:00-5:00 p.m.) Play Board Games: Fridays, December 4, 11, and 18, 12:00 p.m.4:00 p.m. Introduction to Feng Shui: Saturday, December 5, at 2:00 p.m. with Jenny Liu, Feng Shui expert. English Conversation Practice Program: Saturdays, December 5, 12, 19, at 11:00 a.m. Practice speaking English in an informal setting! For adults. Artesia Adult Book Club: Tuesday, December 8, at 11:00 a.m. A choice of Evidence of Things Unseen or The Shadowcatcher, by Marianne Wiggins. Books are available for checkout now! Refreshments supported by the
Friends of The Artesia Library. Note: Bring titles and authors you would like us to read in 2010 so we can make a list. Also, bring a gently used book or other white elephant for a gift exchange. Make A Bracelet, with Haydee Galdamez, Friday, December 11, at 3:00-4:30 p.m. Limited to 25 children. FREE! Thanks to Haydee for providing the materials and leading this program! Children's Holiday Storytime and Art Activity, Sat., December 12, 2:00 p.m. myBook Club: Saturday, December 26, at 11:00 a.m. Tales of Beetle The Bard. Books are available for checkout near the reference desk. For young readers. We will also make a podcast recording to put on the County of Los Angeles Public Library Web site! Refreshments! Refreshments supported by the Friends of The Artesia Library. Volunteers are needed at thelibrary, ages 12 and up. Pick up an application today. Donations are accepted: Newer books and audiobooks on CD, and DVDs in good condition.
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No: C393455 CA Unit Code: C Loan No: 0326237203/JOHNSON Investor No: 1010016920 AP #1: 7012-004-013 T.D. SERVICE COMPANY, as duly appointed Trustee under the following described Deed of Trust WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (in the forms which are lawful tender in the United States) and/or the cashier's, certified or other checks specified in Civil Code Section 2924h (payable in full at the time of sale to T.D. Service Company) all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property hereinafter described: Trustor: DUANE A. JOHNSON, CYNTHIA B. JOHNSON Recorded October 3, 2006 as Instr. No. 06-2197935 in Book --- Page --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County; CALIFORNIA , pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded July 29, 2009 as Instr. No. 09-1158671 in Book --- Page --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County CALIFORNIA. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED SEPTEMBER 19, 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. 12452 CUESTA DRIVE 13, CERRITOS, CA 90703 "(If a street address or common designation of property is shown above, no warranty is given as to its completeness or correctness)." Said Sale of property will be made in "as is" condition without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest as in said note provided, advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. Said sale will be held on: NOVEMBER 25, 2009, AT 11:00 A.M. *AT THE WEST SIDE DOORS TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY COURTS BUILDING, 12720 NORWALK BLVD, NORWALK, CA At the time of the initial publication of this notice, the total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the above described Deed of Trust and estimated costs, expenses, and advances is $381,116.80. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. ADDENDUM TO NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL CODE §2923.54 Barclays Capital Real Estate Inc., d/b/a HomEq Servicing has obtained from the Commissioner of the Department of Corporations an Order of Temporary Exemption pursuant to Civil Code Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date of execution of this Addendum, and Barclays Capital Real Estate Inc., d/b/a HomEq Servicing is not aware of any pending or threatened rejection or suspension of the Order of Temporary Exemption by the Commissioner. The timeframe for giving Notice of Sale specified in Civil Code subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.53 or 2923.55. Date 07/14/09 Print Name JOY VANISH. 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 monies paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Date: October 30, 2009 T.D. SERVICE COMPANY as said Trustee, T.D. Service Company Agent for the Trustee and as Authorized Agent for the Beneficiary MARLENE CLEGHORN, ASSISTANT SECRETARY T.D. SERVICE COMPANY 1820 E. FIRST ST., SUITE 210, P.O. BOX 11988 SANTA ANA, CA 927111988 We are assisting the Beneficiary to collect a debt and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose whether received orally or in writing. If available, the expected opening bid and/or postponement information may be obtained by calling the following telephone number(s) on the day before the sale: (714) 480-5690 or you may access sales information at www.ascentex.com/websales. TAC# 868073C PUB: 11/05/09, 11/12/09, 11/19/09
TSG No.: 4209008 TS No.: 20099019203738 FHA/VA/PMI No.: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/22/2004. 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 PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 11/25/2009 at 10:00 AM, FIRST AMERICAN LOANSTAR TRUSTEE SERVICES, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 04/30/2004, as Instrument No.04 1076930, in book ,page , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of CALIFORNIA. Executed by: FREDRICK A FRANK, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/ CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) AT THE WEST ENTRANCE TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY COURTHOUSE, SOUTHEAST DISTRICT, 12720 NORWALK BOULEVARD, NORWALK, CA 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 described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 7054-021-060 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 12029 EASTMAN STREET , CERRITOS, CA, 90703 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any , shown herein. Said 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 said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $390,345.60. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. First AmericanLoanstar Trustee Services 3 First American Way Santa Ana, CA 92707 FOR TRUSTEE'S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 619-590-1221 Date: 10/31/2009 FIRST AMERICAN LOANSTAR TRUSTEE SERVICES MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Requirements of SB1137 have been met pursuant to the Notice of Sale Declaration of record. The beneficiary or servicing agent declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporations a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the Notice of Sale is filed and/or The timeframe for giving Notice of Sale specified in subdivision (s) of California Civil Code Section 2923.52 applies and has been provided or the loan is exempt from the requirements. Authorized Signature: Chet Sconyers 11/05/09, 11/12/09, 11/19/09 R-267565
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20090159907868 Title Order No.: 090436600 FHA/VA/PMI No.:YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/02/2007. 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. NDEX WEST, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 08/09/2007 as Instrument No. 20071870261 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: VERONICA HERNANDEZ AND JOSE J HERNANDEZ, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/ CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 11/30/2009 TIME OF SALE: 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. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4750 VANGOLD AVENUE, LAKEWOOD, CALIFORNIA 90712 APN#: 7152-006-032 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any , shown herein. Said 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 said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $462,113.76. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AGENCY SALES & POSTING 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92602 714-730-2727 www.lpsasap.com NDEx West, L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NDEx West, L.L.C. as Authorized Agent Dated: 11/06/2009 NDEx West, L.L.C. 15000 Surveyor Boulevard, Suite 500 Addison, Texas 75001-9013 Telephone: (866) 795-1852 Telecopier: (972) 661-7800 ASAP# 3330522 11/06/2009, 11/13/2009, 11/20/2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No. 09-20996-SP-CA Loan No. 0011505187 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 08/10/2006. 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(s) must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation), 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; 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 a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made in an "as is" condition, 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. Trustor: MIGUEL COBIAN AND JANET COBIAN Duly Appointed Trustee: NATIONAL DEFAULT SERVICING CORPORATION Recorded 08/17/2006 as Instrument No. 06 1831371 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California. Date of Sale: 11/30/2009 at 10:30 A.M. Place of Sale: At the west side of the Los Angeles County Courthouse, directly facing Norwalk Blvd., 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, CA Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $334,051.84 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 16808 JUDY WAY, CERRITOS, CA 90703 A.P.N.: 7012-002-074 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of 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. The undersigned mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent for the mortgagee or beneficiary pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.5(b} declares that the mortgagee, beneficiary or the mortgagee's or beneficiary's authorized agent has either contacted the borrower or tried with due diligence to contact the borrower as required by California Civil Code 2923.5. Regarding the property that is the subject of this Notice of Sale, the "mortgage loan servicer" as defined in California Civil Code Section 2923.53 (k) (3) declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.53 and that the exemption is current and valid on the date this Notice of Sale is recorded. The timeframe for giving a Notice of Sale specified in Subdivision (a) Section 2923.52 does not apply to this Notice of Sale pursuant to California Civil Code Sections 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date: 11/02/2009 NATIONAL DEFAULT SERVICING CORPORATION 7720 N. 16th Street, Suite 300 Phoenix, AZ 85020 phone 602-264-6101 Sales Line 714-730-2727; Sales Website: www. ndscorp.com/sales Nichole Alford, TRUSTEE SALES REPRESENTATIVE ASAP# 3319620 11/06/2009, 11/13/2009, 11/20/2009
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No. GM-207739-C Loan No. 0475346540 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/1/2007. 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 a 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 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by the duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. TRUSTOR: DIONISIO MENDOZA , A SINGLE MAN Recorded 10/5/2007 as Instrument No. 20072290524 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale: 11/30/2009 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, California Property Address is purported to be: 4823 LAKEWOOD BLVD LAKEWOOD, California 90712 APN #: 7154-026-016 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $458,039.00, which includes the total amount of the unpaid balance (including accrued and unpaid interest) and reasonable estimated costs, expenses, and advances at the time of initial publication of this notice. 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 or 2923.55. Date: 10/27/2009 ETS Services, LLC 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504-3120 Sale Line: 714-7302727 Omar Solorzano, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3324608 11/06/2009, 11/13/2009, 11/20/2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No. FD-205981-C Loan No. 0325966679 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/19/2006. 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 a 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 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by the duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. TRUSTOR: YUNES A. NABILSI AND ELIZABETH NABILSI, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded 8/25/2006 as Instrument No. 06-1900566 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale: 12/4/2009 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, California Property Address is purported to be: 17425 SONORA AVE CERRITOS, California 90703 APN #: 7027-010-023 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $726,549.00, which includes the total amount of the unpaid balance (including accrued and unpaid interest) and reasonable estimated costs, expenses, and advances at the time of initial publication of this notice. 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 or 2923.55. ETS Services, LLC Date: 11/9/2009 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 915043120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Ileanna Petersen, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3338634 11/13/2009, 11/20/2009, 11/27/2009 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (UCC Sec. 6105) Escrow No. 20994-CT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale is about to be made. The name(s) and business address(es) of the seller(s) are: JULIA LEE, 12006 BINGHAM ST, CERRITOS, CA 90703 Doing business as: ICHIBON FOOD MART All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the seller(s) within the past three years, as stated by the seller(s), is/are: NONE The name(s) and address of the buyer(s) is/are: LA SZECHWAN GARDEN INC., 18854 NORWALK BLVD, ARTESIA, CA 90701 The assets being sold are generally described as: FIXTURES, FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENTS and are located at: 18854 NORWALK BLVD, ARTESIA, CA 90701 The bulk sale is intended to be consummated at the office of: AMERICAN PLUS ESCROW, 18842 NORWALK BLVD, ARTESIA, CA 90701 and the anticipated sale date is DECEMBER 3, 2009 The bulk sale is subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2. [If the sale is subject to Sec. 6106.2, the following information must be provided] The name and address of the person with whom claims may be filed is: AMERICAN PLUS ESCROW, 18842 NORWALK BLVD, ARTESIA, CA 90701 and the last day for filing claims by any creditor shall be DECEMBER 2, 2009, which is the business day before the anticipated sale date specified above. Dated: 11/7/09 LA SZECHWAN GARDEN INC, Buyer(s) PCTS LA151094 LOS CERRITOS COMMUNITY NEWS 11/13/09
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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ERNEST F. BELLENBAUM CASE NO. VP012711 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of ERNEST F. BELLENBAUM A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed PAULINE. BELLENBAUM in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that PAULINE. BELLENBAUM be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent's WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act . (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 12/01/09 at 8:30AM in Dept. L located at 12720 NORWALK BLVD., NORWALK, CA 90650 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner PAULINE BELLENBAUM 30033 DE PORTOLA RD TEMECULA CA 92592 10/30, 11/6, 11/13/09 LOS CERRITOS COMMUNITY NEWS
Escrow No. ATA 200100-BF NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (Notice pursuant to UCC Sec. 6105) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale is about to be made. The name(s) and business address of the seller are: YON S YANG, 11868 E. Carson St., Hawaiian Garden, CA 90716 Doing business as: AUTO KLEEN CAR WASH All other business name(s) and ad-dress(es) used by the seller(s) within the past three years as stated by the seller(s), is/are: None The location in Cali-fornia of the chief ex-ecutive office of the seller is/are: Same as above The name(s) and business address of the buyer(s) is/are: AUTO KLEEN CARWASH, INC., 17215 Studebaker Road, #330, Cerritos, CA 90703 The assets being sold are generally de-scribed as: fixture, furniture, equipment and goodwill and are located at: 11868 E. Carson St., Hawaiian Garden, CA 90716 The bulk sale is in-tended to be con-summated at the of-fice of AMERICAN TRUST ESCROW, 1525 S. Garfield Ave., Alhambra, CA 91801 and the antici-pated sale date is De-cember 3, 2009 The bulk sale is sub-ject to California Uni-form Commercial Code Section 6106.2. The name and address of the person with whom claims may be filed is AMERICAN TRUST ESCROW, 1525 S. Garfield Ave., Alhambra, CA 91801 and the last day for filing claims by any creditor shall be December 2, 2009, which is the business day before the antici-pated sale date speci-fied above. Dated November 4, 2009 AUTO KLEEN CARWASH, INC., By: Ernest Kim, Buyer(s)
NOTICE OF APLLICATION FOR CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP OF ALCHOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE To Whom It May Concern: Names of applicants is/are MOTUS VICENTE NOEL L, PARISHO LUCILLE MOTUS. The applicants listed above are applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell alcoholic beverages at 11688 SOUTH ST. #104-105 ARTESIA, CA 90701-6610. Type of License applied for is 41- ON SALE BEER AND WINE EATING PLACE. Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 11/13, 11/20, 11/27/09
Your News. Online. loscerritosnews.net CITY OF ARTESIA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Planning Commission of the City of Artesia will hold a Regular Planning Commission Meeting in the City Council Chambers of the Artesia City Hall, 18747 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia, California at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 24, 2009, to conduct a Public Hearing to consider the following item(s): Case No. 2009-29
Code Amendment Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance City Wide
City of Artesia, 18747 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia CA 90701 The City of Artesia is initiating a code amendment, amending Title 9 (Planning and Zoning), chapter 2 (Zoning), Article 15.5 (Water Efficient Landscape) of the Artesia Municipal Code by adding sections 15.5 regarding the adoption of a Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance. Resolution No. 2009-27P Case No. 2009-30
Conditional Use Permit and Design Review 11732 Arkansas Street
Alfredo Gonzalez, 11832 166th Street, Artesia CA 90701 A request for approval of a conditional use permit to allow the conversion of an existing Single Family Residential into an office use and a design review for the construction of the new warehouse and to allow for façade improvements to the existing office building for the property located at 11732 Arkansas Street in the Light Manufacturing and Industrial (M-1) Zone. Resolution No. 2009-28P Case No. 2009-31
Conditional Use Permit Modification and Design Review 11815 Artesia Boulevard
Pioneer Artesia Center, 16400 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach CA 92649 A request for approval to modify a conditional use permit modification of an existing restaurant use and a design review approval for the addition of 2,700 square feet and a new 96 square foot wall sign for the property located at 11815 Artesia Boulevard in the Commercial General Planned Development (C-P-D) Zone. Resolution No. 2009-29P If you challenge any of these proposals in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Artesia Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. All interested persons are invited to attend this hearing and express their opinion on the matters listed above. PUBLISHED: November 13, 2009
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CITY OF NORWALK NORWALK REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REVIEW OF IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA Date: Time: Place:
Tuesday, December 1, 2009 5:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard. U.S. Constitution Room/#4, Norwalk City Hall, 12700 Norwalk Boulevard, Norwalk, CA 90650
Description: In conformance with the standards and provisions of the Community Redevelopment Law and California Health & Safety Code Section 33490, the Norwalk Redevelopment Agency will hold a public hearing for the purpose of reviewing the redevelopment plans and the corresponding implementation plan for Merged Redevelopment Project Area and evaluating the progress of the redevelopment projects. The hearing must be held every five years after the adoption of the implementation plan. The Norwalk Redevelopment Agency previously adopted an Implementation Plan for the Merged Project Area on December 7, 2004. Thus the Agency must hold the required public hearing on the Implementation Plan for the Merged Project Area before December 7, 2009. The Redevelopment Plans and Implementation Plan will be available for review, during normal business hours. Copies will be available for public view at City Hall, City Clerk’s office, 12700 Norwalk Boulevard; the Norwalk Regional Library, 12350 Imperial Highway; the Senior Services Center, 14040 San Antonio Drive; and the Housing Division, 12035 Firestone Boulevard. Written comments may be submitted to the Norwalk Redevelopment Agency, 12700 Norwalk Boulevard, Norwalk, CA 90650, no later than 12:00 p.m. on December 1, 2009. Public Comment: Interested persons are invited to attend this hearing and be heard regarding this matter. Written comments may be submitted to the Norwalk Redevelopment Agency prior to the time set for the hearing. Address written comments: Attention: Redevelopment Agency at the City Hall address noted above. More Information: Questions concerning the public hearing matter should be directed to Thomas E. Lynch, Assistant Executive Director at (562) 929-5760. Accessibility: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in a City meeting or other services offered by this City, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (562) 929-5720. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or time when services are needed will assist the City staff in assuring that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to the meeting or service. Assisted hearing devices will be available at this hearing without prior notification. Dated this 6th day of November 2009. Theresa Devoy Agency Secretary Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 11/6, 11/13, 11/20/09
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 070002339 Title Order No. 07-8-008919 APN No. 7014-006-008 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 09/10/2005. 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 JESSIE SOLORZANO, A WIDOWER AND MARCHEL Y. WATKINS AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 09/10/2005 and recorded 09/20/05, as Instrument No. 05-2263829, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 12/04/2009 at 1:00PM, At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd., Pomona 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: 11602 EAST 169TH STREET, ARTESIA, CA, 90701. 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 $533,119.49. 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: 04/27/2007 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1757 TAPO CANYON ROAD, SVW-88 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 # 1006.24723 11/13, 11/20, 11/27/2009
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0056357 Title Order No. 09-8-172328 APN No. 7058-024-029 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/16/2006. 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 JUAN M. CARRILLO AND DOLORES CARRILLO, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 10/16/2006 and recorded 10/23/06, as Instrument No. 06 2343545, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 12/04/2009 at 1:00PM, At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd., Pomona 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: 12049 208TH STREET, LAKEWOOD, CA, 90715. 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 $212,464.88. 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: 08/05/2009 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 # 1006.74107 11/13, 11/20, 11/27/2009
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20090159908816 Title Order No.: 090528925 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/04/2007. 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. NDEX WEST, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 04/13/2007 as Instrument No. 20070891114 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: STEVE L WILLIAMS AND GAYLE T WILLIAMS, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/ CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 12/03/2009 TIME OF SALE: 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. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 18833 ALFRED AVENUE, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA 90703 APN#: 7030-015-011 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any , shown herein. Said 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 said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $558,657.40. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AGENCY SALES & POSTING 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92602 714-730-2727 www.lpsasap.com NDEx West, L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NDEx West, L.L.C. as Authorized Agent Dated: 11/13/2009 NDEx West, L.L.C. 15000 Surveyor Boulevard, Suite 500 Addison, Texas 75001-9013 Telephone: (866) 795-1852 Telecopier: (972) 661-7800 ASAP# 3333385 11/13/2009, 11/20/2009, 11/27/2009
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. 08-0025992 Title Order No. 08-8-117547 Investor/Insurer No. APN No. 7152-002-015 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 07/20/2005. 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, as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by DOUGLAS WYANT AND SUSAN WYANT, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS., dated 07/20/2005 and recorded 07/28/05, as Instrument No. 05 1785754, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 12/03/2009 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: 4617 DEEBOYER AVENUE, LAKEWOOD, CA, 90712. 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 $594,658.93. 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: 07/04/2008 RECONTRUST COMPANY 1757 TAPO CANYON ROAD, SVW-88 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: - Trustee's Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3338235 11/13/2009, 11/20/2009, 11/27/2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 237668CA Loan No. 750659526 Title Order No. 177215 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 06/26/2007. 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 12/03/2009 at 10:30 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 07/25/2007, Book , Page , Instrument 20071760913 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, executed by: CHERRY ROSE TRINH, 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: THE SOUTH 1/2 OF LOTS 241 AND 244 AND ALL OF LOTS 242 AND 243, AS SHOWN ON LICENSED SURVEYOR`S MAP, IN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, FILED IN BOOK 24 PAGE 28 OF RECORD OF SURVEYS IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. EXCEPT THEREFROM ALL OIL AND GAS UNDER SAID PREMISES BELOW A DEPTH OF 500 FEET BUT WITHOUT THE RIGHT OF ENTRY AS RESERVED IN THE DEED FROM CARLA LEE DE VRIES, RECORDED MAY 9, 1962 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 254 IN BOOK D1607 PAGE 837 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $492,535.43(estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 16728 LONGWORTH AVE CERRITOS, CA 90703-1622 APN Number: 7016-015-073 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". DATE: 11-09-2009 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. CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee (714) 730-2727 or www.fidelityasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com Deborah Brignac 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 ASAP# 3322539 11/13/2009, 11/20/2009, 11/27/2009
CITY OF ARTESIA NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR PROPERTY ACQUISITION AND PROPOSAL FOR MIXED USE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the City of Artesia has prepared an Initial Study and Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration pursuant to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the following project: PROJECT: The “project” is known as Case No. 2009-28 a request for approval for the proposed property acquisition to allow the subject property to be used for a mixed use and affordable housing project pursuant to the requirements of the Artesia Municipal Code Section 9-2.2402. APPLICATIONS: The following applications will be considered by the City in connection with the project (Case No. 2009-28): The City of Artesia is requesting approval for the proposed property acquisition and to allow the subject property to be used for a mixed use and affordable housing project pursuant to the requirements of the Artesia Municipal Code Section 9-2.2402 for the property located at 16712 Pioneer Boulevard, 11814 168th Street, 11815 168th Street, 11817 168th Street and APN 7011-004-057 in the Commercial General (C-G) Zone. PUBLIC HEARINGS: The Artesia Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the project and on the Initial Study and the Mitigated Negative Declaration on November 24, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at the Artesia City Council Chambers located at 18747 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia, California 90701. The Artesia City Council will hold a public hearing on the same project and documents on December 14, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at the Artesia City Council Chambers, at the same address listed above. The Artesia City Council will consider and make a decision whether or not to adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration at the December 14, 2009 City Council meeting. COMMENT PERIOD: The Initial Study and the Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration will be available for a 20day public review and comment period commencing November 13, 2009 and ending on December 2, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. Copies of the documents are available from, and comments may be made by mail, facsimile or hand-delivery during the comment period to, the Artesia Planning Department, Artesia City Hall, 18747 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia, California 90701. Telephone: (562) 865-6262; Facsimile: (562) 865-6240. Staff Contact: Mr. Okina Dor. If you challenge this proposal in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Artesia at, or prior to, the public hearings on the project. MAILED: November 13, 2009 PUBLISHED: November 13, 2009
Okina Dor Associate Planner
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Whether you’re shopping for the latest electronic gadget, this year’s hottest toy or a stylish outfit for a holiday party, Cerritos stores have it all. And when you need a break from holiday shopping, Cerritos offers excellent restaurants to suit every taste. Cerritos Auto Square, Los Cerritos Center, Cerritos Towne Center and neighborhood retail centers have something for everyone on your holiday shopping list. Visit www.shopcerritos.com for information about everything Cerritos has in store for you.
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