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45,000 homes every Friday • Serving Cerritos, Artesia, Hawaiian Gardens, East Lakewood, Norwalk & La Palma • November 6, 2009 • Volume 20, No. 37

Whitney Student Learns About Healthcare in India I have experienced before.

While living with two surgeons for two weeks during the brutal monsoon season, I saw various medical procedures and treatments up close and in the operation room. However, more than that , I came to understand just how different the health care system is in a country that is still developAlbert Einstein once said ing and still ravaged by poverty, that the only source of knowl- illiteracy, and practices rooted in edge is experience. In my case, traditional home remedies and bemy experience liefs. this past sumWhile inmer opened my surance plays eyes to a very a dominating different way role in Ameriof life. can health care, Because I in India, everywant to purthing runs on sue a career cold, hard, cash. in medicine, I If you have have served as money, you a hospital volcan get treated; unteer and a if not, you’re special-needs almost out of swim teacher luck. Economic so that I can situations play better undera huge role in stand how to medical dealsee medicine is ings, and even practiced here the price of a nein America. phrectomy can Arya Shah However, my be bargained two weeks in on. In addition, India allowed me to see medicine superstition and social stigmas up close and personal, on a much often prevent women from giving more intimate level than anything See INDIA on Page 14

Cerritos Lady Dons (11-0) Crowned Suburban League Champs

Editor’s Note: This is the first 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.

Cerritos Planning Commission Continues Amendment on Wall Extensions

By Jerry Bernstein The Cerritos Planning Commission continued to its Nov. 14 meeting the first reading of an amendment to the city code that will permit wall extensions of masonry block walls to existing block walls that abut a secondary arterial street.

Advance Planning and Redevelopment Manager Robert Lopez said the amendment was continued to allow time for Cerritos homeowners to comment on it. The amendment will permit a wall extension provided it is as close to eight feet in height as practical, as measured from the ground level of the adjacent public right-of-

way or sidewalk. He said if only a portion of the wall is extended, it might have a height that differs from the remaining wall subject to the approval of the Community Development Department.

The City Council, in asking that an amendment, be drawn up for its consideration, stipulated that homeowners would not be required to use the City-provided wall extension detail, and could propose an alternative engineering detail. The could also hire an engineer to create a customized design which would be subject to the review and approval by the Building and Safety Division, as long as the proposed alternative is See PLANNING on Page 14

Change is Coming to Local City Councils and School Boards

By Larry Caballero

The 2009 Cerritos Lady Dons won the Suburban League for the first time since 2005 and the third league championship since 1995. Cerritos was 18-2 overall and 11-0 in the Suburban League through Nov. 3. Top row (left to right): Jenny Ho, Cherise Kam, Jackie Trimble, Jade Garrett, Jessica Wu and head coach Khanh Vo. Bottom row (left to right): Susan Suski, Trisha Justiniano, Lisa Hom, Janice Chung, Samantha Adams and Jhea Illo. Story on page 10

Incumbents Pulido and Chen Win, Kang Defeats Longtime Incumbent Montgomery

By Randy Economy A political shock was sent through the ABC School Board election on Tuesday as longtime incumbent David Montgomery was defeated by newcomer James Kang.

Incumbents Mark Pulido and Olympia Chen were both reelected.

It was rumored that Kang won on the strength of a huge Vo t e - B y Mail effort.

Montgomery, along with Pulido and Chen were financially backed by the ABC Federation of Teachers Political Action Committee. Montgomery trailed all night long to Kang as the votes were reported.

Kang had the backing of Cerritos Mayor Pro-Tem Joseph Cho and many Cerritos city commis-

Change is coming to local city councils and school boards after the Nov. 3 elections when some challengers won over incumbents and where voter turnout was only 11.75%.

Voters in Hawaiian Gardens received their ballot with eleven candidates running for city council for only three seats. Two of the candidates were incumbents— Michiko Oyama Canada and Betty Schultze. At the end of the night, one incumbent would be defeated—Betty Schultze—and the winners were incumbent Canada, and challengers Pastor Barry Bruce and R O Rodriguez who ran on a platform for change.

HAWAIIAN GARDENS ELECTION RESULTS: Barry Bruce 478 19.48% R O Rodriguez 455 18.54% Michiko Canada 357 14.55%

sioners and other local community leaders. He finished in 2nd place with 3,492 votes.

Top vote getter was popular incumbent Mark Pulido who received 4,029 votes. Pulido told his supporters on Wednesday, “These are truly challenging times, so the work continues in ABC Unified. I am ready to get right back to work to ensure the best possible education for all our children.”

Pulido was also supported by the powerful Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, and several Democratic Party clubs, groups and leaders. He also serves as the District Director to California State Senator Alan Lowenthal.

Olympia Chen, the current President of the Board of Education finished in the 3rd place slot

Former Mayor Canada wanted to “thank all of the people who supported me 100% and helped me on my campaign. I want to especially thank newly elected ABC School Board candidate James Kang who wants to work together with us to improve the test scores of our schools south of Del Amo. I want to continue with the programs we have established in our city to keep moving forward.”

“Si Se Puede!” said Pastor Bruce. “Yes, we can rise up as a people and make a difference in our city! The grass roots effort that has placed Rey Rodriguez and me as the most voted candidates in this past election proves that. I look forward to working with those currently seated on the City Council and those newly elected to serve in the City’s best interest.”

Rodriguez also wanted to “thank my committee, family and friends, and the residents in the community who made this victory possible. The community realized that the needs in the city

See ABCUSD on Page 14

See ELECTIONS on Page 12

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Pico Rivera Voters Elect Political Rivals David Armenta and Gustavo Camacho to City Council in Heated Campaign

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Ron Beilke fell short in his re-election bid while his political archrival incumbent David Armenta and challenger Gustavo Camacho, a political ally of his, cruised to election victories. He trailed Armenta and Camacho by more than 500 votes and finished in 5th place. Former Mayor and Councilman E.A. "Pete" Ramirez landed in 3rd followed by challenger Marty Morones.

Trailing behind Beilke was challenger Luis Alvarado, a Republican political advisor, and community member Raul Riesego finished last.

Camacho and Armenta are political opposites and rivals, and both will be sworn into office in a couple of weeks.

Voters will head back to the polls next April to elect one additional City Council Member for the seat that was previously held by former Mayor Gracie Patricia Smith. She resigned earlier this Summer citing “personal family issues.” It was revealed shortly afterwards that GallegosSmith was actually on Felony Probation for Criminal Insurance Fraud during the entire time she was a member of the Pico Rivera City Council.

Political Hit Pieces Dominated Campaign Residents were bombarded with nasty negative political mail in this campaign.

When all of the campaign expenses are tallied, it is expected that more than $125,000 to $150,000 was actually spent on this campaign.

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MEASURE TR WINS Measure TR also was approved by voters on Tuesday in Pico Rivera.

It will lower the city's Utility Users tax from 5 percent to 4.5 percent and change the city's ordinance to include wireless communication devices.

Opponents of the measure called it misleading, saying it expands language of the city's ordinance to include wireless communication devices - like cell phones and voice-over-Internet - currently being taxed illegally.

Remembering the Life of a Hero

Deputy David Powell

To honor his life and sacrifice, a portion of the 91 freeway between Pioneer and the 605 will soon be memorialized in his name.

Thanksgiving 2002, was a special day for Deputy David Powell’s family. The entire family had not been together for a holiday dinner for a number of years and a feeling of something special was in the air.

Deputy David Powell, his wife Emma, their 7-year-old daughter Brianna, his three adult stepdaughters, Amanda, Monique, Alicia as well as their husbands and children, and his parents, Bill and JoAnn, spent the day reminiscing of all the great family times together. At dinner, David shared that with his 19 years Department seniority, 12 years at Lakewood Station, he could very easily ask for a less dangerous job by requesting a desk assignment. However, he loved his present assignment and the community he served in the City of Artesia. David could not bear the thought of leaving his patrol unit 134T1, and a job that brought him so much fulfillment and satisfaction with helping others.

Tragically, the sounds of family laughter would soon be replaced with the sights and sounds of a family grieving the loss of a love one. On Saturday, November 30, 2002, just two days following that very special family gathering on Thanksgiving Day, Deputy David Powell was shot and killed in the line-ofduty. David was one of several deputies who responded to a call for service of a shooting at a residence in Norwalk near the City of Artesia. A Sheriff’s helicopter had observed two individuals running away from the area of the shooting and directed deputies to a rear yard of a house where one of the individuals disappeared in the area of a converted garage. Deputy David Powell responded to the converted garage and believing the individual was

now holding a female hostage inside, attempted entry through a closed and locked door. As David was attempting a forced entry with his partner, the suspect fired several bullets through the door, mortally wounding him.

Despite the valiant attempts to save his life by David’s fellow deputies and fire paramedics, he was transported to St. Frances Hospital in the City of Lynwood where shortly after his arrival he was pronounced dead. After taking the life of Deputy David Powell, the suspect, a local gang member who remained barricaded in the converted garage, took his own life with a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Nearly seven years have passed since the murder of Deputy David Powell. David paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving a community he loved and cherished.

To honor his life, service, and sacrifice and to ensure his memory and sacrifice live on, a portion of the 91 freeway will soon be memorialized in his name.

Tony Mendoza, Assembly Member 56th District, authored Assembly Concurrent Resolution (ACR) 30, designating State Highway Route 91 from the 605 freeway to Pioneer Boulevard, as the Deputy David Powell Los Angeles County Sheriff Memorial Highway.

With the passage of ACR 30 this past July, funds now must be raised to pay for the two memorial signs.

Community efforts, spearheaded by long time Artesia resident Tony Mendoza, are underway to pay the $5,000.00 cost of the signs which include the lifetime maintenance of them.

A fund raising dinner is planned for Wednesday, November 18, at 6:30 p.m., and will be held at the Albert O. Little Community Center, 18750 Clarkdale Avenue, City of Artesia. The cost to attend the dinner is $20.00 and all proceeds will go to the payment of the memorial signs.

Deputy David Powell loved life and lived every minute of it to its fullest. His heart was filled with love and his whole purpose in life was to make a positive difference in the lives of others. His family and faith were the center of his life.

Those qualities made him an outstanding deputy who loved helping others.

Residents and business leaders alike can now help to ensure David’s memory lives on for many years to come by contributing to the fund to pay for the cost of the Deputy David Powell Los Angeles County Sheriff Memorial Highway signs.

Those wishing to contribute can attend the dinner on November 18 at the Albert O. Little Community Center. Tickets can be purchased by November 12th. Tickets may be purchased from the City of Artesia or by calling 562-881-3211. Those wishing to make a donation can send a check payable to Southern California C.O.P.S.,

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Veterans Day is for Norwalk Councilman Ramirez Should Resign Ordinary People Accomplishing the Dear Editor: I read your article on Friday titled, Extraordinary “NORWALK COUNCILMAN RICK RAMIREZ ARRESTED FOR THREATS ON WIFE.” Councilman Rick Ramirez should resign immediately. This felony charge is very serious and he’s not fit to be a member of the Norwalk City Council.

This isn’t the first time he’s been in trouble. He was investigated earlier this year by the District Attorney for misuse of public funds and conflict of interest involving his full time employment with our city’s traffic engineer AAE, Inc. The FPPC is still investigating his failure to disclose his employment, as required by law.

An informed source told me that the Sheriff’s Dept. found a loaded gun in his vehicle during his arrest. If this is true, he should be charged for a concealed weapon.

Councilman Ramirez is not above the law. In fact, as an elected official, he should be held to a higher standard.

Councilman Ramirez, resign your position on the Norwalk City Council immediately and let the residents of Norwalk find someone to fill your place who will restore dignity and integrity to our City Council.

Mary Jane McIntosh Norwalk resident

Something on your mind? Email to editor@ cerritosnews.net. Letters and opinions do not represent the viewpoint of the Editor, the Editor reserves the right to edit for length and grammar.

By Clarence E. Hill

When then-Governor Ronald Reagan introduced returning POW John McCain at a speaking engagement in 1974, the future president asked, “Where do we find such men?”

He was speaking of many veterans, when he answered, “We find them in our streets, in the office, the shops and the working places of our country and on the farms.”

In other words, President Reagan was referring to ordinary people accomplishing extraordinary things. And it isn’t just the men.

Army Spc. Monica Brown was still a teenager when she went on a routine patrol as a medic in Afghanistan in 2007. Caught under insurgent fire in Paktika Province, she and her platoon sergeant ran a few hundred yards toward a burning Humvee.

Dodging rounds by only inches, Brown helped pull injured soldiers from the vehicle and rendered life-saving first aid. For her actions, she was awarded a Silver Star, the nation’s third highest combat decoration.

When she enlisted at age 17, the native of Lake Jackson, Texas, had hopes of becoming an X-ray technician, but the Army convinced her that being a medic would offer her the greatest opportunity to help her fellow soldiers. But to credit the Monica Browns and other brave heroes in our military with helping only their comrades is short-sighted. They are helping us.

It is America, not America’s military that al Qaeda and other terrorists have declared

war on. Fewer than 10 percent of Americans can claim the title “military veteran,” and what a list of accomplishments can those 10 percent claim. From defeating Communism, Fascism and Imperialism, to keeping the peace during the Cold War and battling terrorism today, America owes a debt to her veterans that can never be fully repaid.

Historians have said that Dwight Eisenhower was prouder of being a soldier than he was of being the president. While relatively few veterans reach the rank of general, pride in ones’ military service is a bond shared by nearly all who have served.

The pride is on display on every obituary page in the country, where military service – regardless of how many decades have passed and subsequent achievements reached – is mentioned with the death notice of nearly every deceased veteran.

Can any CEO or distinguished Ivy League graduate truly claim to have more responsibility than the 20-year-old squad leader walking a patrol in Afghanistan or Iraq? While the successful real estate mogul may have sold hundreds of homes and raised a wonderful family, what single accomplishment tops the decisive actions he took during the siege of Khe Sanh, which saved the lives of several of his fellow Marines? As leader of the nation’s largest veterans organization, it is my job to remember the brave men and women who have worn the uniform of the United States military. Those who have not served, in fact, all Americans, should honor the patriots who have.

We call on all Americans to thank veterans and let them know that their sacrifices are appreciated. Veterans Day is not about sales at the local retail mall. It’s about honoring our heroes.

While veterans are often ordinary people who accomplish extraordinary things, it is often an extraordinary family that supports the ordinary veteran. And it is the veterans that have given us this extraordinary country.

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Artesia Veterans Day A long time ago, Artesia recognized Veterans Day by closing facilities on the day itself. For the last 10 years, Artesia has proudly been building up its Veterans Day event, and it is now one of the biggest regional Veterans Day ceremonies/events.

On November 7, the Army, Navy, Coast Guard, and Air Force will be showing up in force to make the day a memorable one. Various veterans groups and military vehicle clubs will also be at hand to give information about their services, or about their wares.

Also this year, Assistant Adjutant General of the California National Guard, Mary J. Kight, will be the guest speaker.

Join us as we honor the men and women who served in teh U.S. military, on November 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Ceremony begins at 11 a.m., at Artesia Park, 18750 Clarkdale Avenue.

If you're a veteran, and have not yet been recognized by the City of Artesia, please call (562) 865-6262. The city is proud to recognize all U.S. military veterans, regardless of the city they reside in.

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As long as donations are coming in with that notation, they will keep the fundraiser going.

With the casualty rate seemingly escalating, that means more of our injured warriors will need our help. Because of

Sincere thanks to all those who contributed to the “Tom Tinslow Run for the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund”, in memory of Sgt. Michael Heede of the 1st CEB. I finished the half marathon (13 miles) in two hours and twenty-eight minutes; and that was with a pulled hamstring muscle.

I am telling you this not for sympathy but rather I felt how could I quit or complain when the ones I was running for are in pain for months, years, or even their whole life. If you haven’t as yet, I urge you to please make a donation to; Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund, 825 College Blvd., #102PMB 609, Oceanside, Ca 92057, Attn:

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Purchasing Hearing Aids at a Pre-Income Tax Cost Level The majority of people with hearing loss in America are under retirement age and working. But many people are not aware that they could already get this tax credit if they participate in their company's medical flexible spending account program (FSA). Here's how it works....

To address the increasing health care costs the federal government enacted legislation which permits employers to provide their employees with the opportunity to establish Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA's) that reduce their taxable income and apply the money saved to help off-set their medical expenditures.

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Many doctors are being asked by their senior patients about their risk for the H1N1 virus. Dr. Balu Gadhe of CareMore has provided a few key answers to inform seniors about what they need to do to prepare for this year’s flu season.

Q: Are people 65 and older at risk for contracting the H1N1 influenza?

Most seniors have some immunity to H1N1 flu virus because of prior immunization history. This makes them less likely to contract the H1N1 virus; and thus are not recommended to get early doses of the flu vaccine.

Q: Why isn’t this age group included in early dose vaccinations?

Studies indicate less than two per 100,000 people aged 65 and older have contracted this flu strain. By contrast, people between 6 months to 24 years-of-age are 15 to 20 times more likely to be infected and become seriously ill.

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Q: Will 2009 H1N1 vaccine be available for those 65 and over?

Yes, after the high risk groups have been vaccinated. The government has purchased 250 million doses of the vaccine so there will be enough for the population.

Those 65 and over are more at risk for seasonal flu than H1N1and should receive their seasonal flu vaccine as soon as possible.

Q: What is considered a high risk group?

“High risk groups” as defined by the CDC include the following: • Pregnant women • People living with or caring for infants under six months of age • Emergency medical services personnel and health care workers • Children and young adults from six months through 24 years • People aged 25 through 64 years with chronic medical conditions like heart or lung disease, asthma, diabetes, or weakened immune systems Generally, high-risk groups include those with certain chronic medical conditions including chronic lung problems such as asthma, heart, liver, blood, nervous system, muscular, or metabolic disorders such as diabetes. Those 65 and older who have immunodeficiency or immuno-suppression conditions, including that caused by medications such as corticosteroids and chemotherapy, or diseases such as HIV/AIDS, could be at risk of 2009 H1N1. Consult your physician if you have questions about your health condition.

Q: What should high-risk populations do to avoid the H1N1 influenza?

Those 65 or older who are considered high-risk should be vaccinated for the 2009 H1N1 flu in addition to their normal seasonal flu shot.

Q: What should those 65 and older do if they feel they have the flu?

Seek medical advice quickly. Those 65 or older are prioritized to get antiviral drugs if they become ill with the flu. Although this age group is much less likely to catch the 2009 H1N1 flu they are more likely to suffer serious complications and are prioritized for antiviral drugs.

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The book is a 400+ page treasure! It is wellorganized and filled with recipes for everything from “Hank’s Coffee Shop Chili” submitted

by La Vonne Herrema, to “Beans and Linguica” contributed in memory of Lorraina A. Mello. If a large gathering requires a unique menu, check out “Beans for 1,000,” the recipe used at the “Grand Old-Time BarB-Q” by the Portuguese women and contributed by Eleanor Phillips, former owner of Phillips’ Meats. Childhood friend of Pat Nixon, Myrt Borden Franz even shared “Pat Nixon’s Hot Chicken Salad” recipe to honor Mrs. Nixon’s connection to Artesia.

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However, what really makes this book special are the many photographs of current and former residents and businesses. There are short biographical comments from many of the contributors and lots of “words of wisdom” and “helpful hints.” Together with the outstanding recipes this is a one-ofa-kind publication that could not have been achieved without so many fabulous contributions. Thanks to everyone who participated.

Whether you are an adventurous cook, living room historian or just enjoy knowing about your community, this is a book you must have.

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Cerritos College Board Member Represents Americans in Russia

By Larry Caballero When Cerritos College Board of Trustees member Tina Cho was given the opportunity to travel to Russia last August, she took it. Cho was gone August 21-28 with a psychiatry delegation to Russia which was sponsored by the People to People Ambassador Program located in Spokane, Washington.

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Cho spent four days in Moscow and three days in Saint Petersburg. “The people in Russia were friendly, warm, hospitable and curious at times, and our guides were efficient, professional and fluent in English and Russian.”

Cho and her colleagues visited with clinicians and the President of the Russian Society of Psychiatrists at the Moscow Research Institute #1, the largest psychiatric hospital in Moscow; the Bekhterev Psychonuerological Institute; and the Childhood Psychiatry Rehabilitation Center in St. Petersburg.

Free time was devoted to going to museums, cathedrals, palaces, subway tours and ballets. “The art exhibit at the Kremlin was impressive as was the collection at the Hermitage Art Museum and Catherine the Great’s Palace in St. Petersburg.” Cho was amazed at the rapid state of transition between the old Communist regime and a

new, capitalist economy.

“It’s pretty ironic to see the contrast between the old, deserted KGB building and advertisements for American Express across the street.” Cho describes the trip as educational “because we realized that despite cultural and political differences, there are many similarities between people separated on opposite sides of the world.”

Cho reported that Russians face many of the same problems as Americans regarding health care disparities, mental illness and substance abuse.

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For the first time since 2005, the Lady Dons are the champions of the Suburban League after handling Artesia 25-8, 25-4, 25-12 on Oct. 28. Cerritos then went on to sweep Bellflower two days later and win the Chadwick Tournament last Saturday.

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This past Monday, the Lady Dons fell statement to the other teams in the CIF that to Downey 25-20, 25-15, 25-22. Despite we’re undefeated for a reason.” the loss, the first since losing to Warren on Sept. 11, the Lady Dons remain the third ranked team in Division III-A of the California Interscholastic FederationSouthern Section. Cerritos (18-2 overall) hosted La Mirada this past Wednesday in the last regular season match.

“I’ve never seen a bigger smile on her face in her whole entire life,” Trimble remembers from her older sister. “She was By Loren Kopff ecstatic. That was her senior year and she BELLFLOWER-Statistically speakbrought it.” ing, the Cerritos football team defeated That team was led by the older Trimble, Michelle Chun, Kelsey Fong, Ashley Bellflower last Friday night at Ron Yary Hillstead, Jamie Keseloff and Tracy Tiao Stadium. Unfortunately for the Dons, there just to name a few. That team also went are no paper victories and the Buccaneers 13-7 overall, 11-1 in league and had only took advantage of three crucial turnovers four sweeps in league action. The 2009 and parlayed them into touchdowns dursquad has been led all season by senior ing a 41-17 victory that put a wrinkle into Proof playoff for the the possible plans for the black and setter Samantha Adams, senior middle Ad gold.

Los Cerritos blocker Jenny Ho, junior outside hitter The Dons outgained Bellflower 296 Cherise Kam, junior middle blocker Jes- Community News sica Wu, Trimble along with a solid sup- to 244, had the ball for 30:26 and had 14 first downs to 11 from the Buccaneers. But porting cast that includes senior defensive Lookwhen at your ad carefully. the hosts had the ball in the second specialists Janice Chung and Lisa Hom, We have taken the time to anywhere from they had senior middle blocker Jade Garrett, junior and third quarters, one-play drives to seven-play build your ad to the drives to turn outside hitter Jhea Illo, sophomore setter a 14-3 lead into a 41-3 rout.

Trisha Justiniano and sophomore right specifications that were “That’s a matter of us not knowing how side hitter Susan Suski. supplied by you. yet and the [opponents] changing Cerritos finished off the Pioneers Please in to win be sure that all the first game when Wu served the final their defenses and blitzes more and puts information is correct more pressure and weand don’t know what eight points including five aces. She also we’re doing quite yet,” said Cerritos firstthat this ad meets your had four kills in the game. Trimble took year head coach Chad Reed. “We’re still requirements. over in the second game when her kill around cannot the edges be as far as our rules was followed by 15 straight points that The rough publisher and our understanding of the offense.” she would serve to begin the game. Of held responsible for any Cerritos (1-8 overall, 1-4 in the Suburthose 15 points, she had nine aces. In adincorrect information that dition, she had three of her four kills of the ban League) had the ball twice in the first is contained inpicked the aduponce quarter and 99 yards but had to match in that game. Ho led everyone with punt once and see the this proof is signed quarter as come to an a dozen kills with 10 coming after the first end on the second drive. game. Wu finished with nine kills. Junior correct by the advertiser. Meanwhile, the middle blocker Ashley Crawford was Ar- Buccaneers scored on its lone drive in the possession when Larreon White scored tesia’s leader with nine kills.

OK to print as is Winning league has been on the minds from three yards out with 5:09 left in the of all of the players since the second round stanza.

The Dons still had the ball to begin the of league play last season when Cerritos drove OK toquarter printand with the to the four-yard led La Mirada 2-0 on the road only to lose second line.

But on fourth and three, an illegal prothe match in five games. The Lady Dons indicated changes. cedure penalty moved the team back and finished in second place and went as far as senior Gene Kim was called in to boot a the second round of the playoffs.

“I really didn’t think about winning 26-yard field goal, the first successful kick league [before last season],” Trimble all season. Bellflower went up 14-3 but said.”I love playing the sport and it really a fumble on the first play following that score gave the hosts the ball deep in their didn’t matter but it became real last year ADVERTISER SIGNATURE and we had a shot to win league. This year own area where seven plays later, Jeremy Allen scored on a three-yard run.

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Cerritos was looking to get back into on the day. This past Monday, the Lady the game after the defense forced the BucDons were stymied by the leaders of the caneers to punt on its first drive of the San Gabriel Valley League despite 15 second half. But a pass from sophomore kills from Ho and 13 more from Wu. quarterback Marquis Moss was tipped “It feels good but at the same time we INSERTION SCHEDULE/by Marquis Patton who and intercepted want to go out with a bang,” Trimble said.

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Japanese Middle School Students Visit ABCUSD For the past nine years, ABC Unified School District has hosted almost 300 Japanese middle school students as part of the sister school relationship with the City of Kakamigahara. This year, the 28 Japanese middle school students visited the District during October 27-30.

During their time in the District, they were able to visit and interact with students at Carmenita MS and Whitney HS. They stayed with host families who were employees of the school district. On October 28th, the students also had the opportunity to visit the Cerritos Public Library and City Hall. Mayor Pro Tem welcomed them and provided a video of the City of Cerritos. Coordinating the program at ABCUSD is Program Specialist, Stacey Hamagiwa.

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“If they were just bad, I wouldn’t even be frustrated,” Reed said. “But when we’re bad, we’re very bad. When we’re good, we’re really good. That’s part of first-year not knowing how to take advantage of situations; not knowing how to win.”

The Dons would go on their second longest drive of the night following the last Bellflower touchdown complements of Moss (22 yards, four carries) and Jones (56 yards, five carries) to help set up a short two-yard pass from senior quarterback Brenton Hill to junior wide receiver Jimmy Guevara. Jones would then recover an onside kick and after consecutive first downs, Moss took it in from a yard out with six seconds left in the third quarter. It was the eighth touchdown from Moss, all coming in the last five games. He would pick up 27 yards on 13 carries. Jones led everyone with 176 yards on 18 carries while Francis finished with 89 yards on 14 touches. Jones would also lead the defense with seven tackles while Francis and senior lineman Keith Brar each contributed with four tackles.

“Marquis is a rising star in our league,” Reed said. “He’s only a sophomore and he has a lot to learn. He’s doing a great job running our team on offense. Aaron is doing a great job, too, playing both ways.”

Entering the Bellflower contest, the Dons controlled their own destiny. Now, it will be a wait and see situation depending on what happened in their last regular season game on Nov. 5 against John Glenn.

“If we would have beat Bellflower and Glenn, we’re in the playoffs,” Reed said.

“We told that to the kids all week and we just choked. There’s no other way to put it.”

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John Glenn Doesn’t Let History Repeat Itself, Sweeps Norwalk To Seal Fourth Place

By Loren Kopff It was Oct. 31, 2008 when John Glenn’s girls volleyball team was looking to wrap up its third straight playoff appearance.

The Lady Eagles were hosting Norwalk and were dealt a four-set loss, dropping the team to 4-6 in the Suburban League at that time. The following week, Glenn lost to Bellflower and as a result, missed the playoffs.

Last Friday, Glenn vowed not to have another late season hiccup and held up its end of the bargain by sweeping the Lancers 25-21, 25-22, 25-14 on Norwalk’s court to clinch fourth place in the league and the final automatic playoff spot. Glenn improved to 8-8 overall and 4-6 in the circuit as the season ends today at Artesia.

“What was discussed a lot was what our football team did last week; how they lost [to Norwalk] and how they were on the road to the playoffs and all they had to do was take care of business,” said John Glenn head coach David Cruz. “They didn’t and that was the biggest eye opener for our girls, to see it happen in front of their faces. You can not totally mess up your season but make it a tough road if you don’t win in the games you are supposed to win.”

Norwalk senior middle blocker Alexis Love began the first set with three straight kills and the Lancers eventually led 6-3.

But after a net violation was called on the Lancers, senior setter Karina Rodriguez served five straight points and the Lady Eagles never trailed again in the first set.

While Glenn notched the win, the offense was a little shaky, collecting a dozen kills with junior middle blocker Sharae Moten putting down four kills.

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Love would pace Norwalk again in the second set with three straight kills, helping her team jump to a 6-2 lead. Later in the set, senior defensive specialist Amanda Rosa served three consecutive aces to give Norwalk a 15-10 advantage. Norwalk held leads of 18-11, 20-16 and 21-19 before Glenn senior outside hitter Carla Acuna had her sixth kill, followed by an ace from junior middle blocker Arlene Gomez and another kill from Acuna. The set would end with kills from Acuna and Moten and an ace from Rodriguez.

It was all Glenn in the third set as Rodriguez served five straight points as the Lady Eagles opened up a 13-4 lead and never looked back. Acuna led Glenn with 11 kills while Moten had 10 and senior outside hitter Diana Jimenez added nine kills.

Rodriguez also had five aces while Gomez chipped in with three aces. For Glenn to be successful in the playoffs, Acuna, Gomez, Jimenez and Moten have to be on top of their game, according to Cruz.

“Realistically, they’ve had their ups and downs all season long,” Cruz said. “When they struggle, we struggle. When they’re hitting the ball hard, we’ve been winning matches.

“It’s going to be an exciting time,” Cruz continued about the postseason. “The girls aren’t going to share it until next week but still, it’s exciting.”

Love led the Lancers with 16 of the 30 kills the team collected and saw her team drop to 2-12 overall and 1-9 in the league.

Norwalk, which hosted Artesia this past Wednesday and will conclude the season today at La Mirada, still has taken 10 of the last 18 matches between the two city rivals. This was Glenn’s second sweep over Norwalk in the past four seasons and third since 2000.

“The way I can describe it is Norwalk hates John Glenn,” Cruz said. “John Glenn does not hate Norwalk. It’s a tough rivalry in my mind. When I ask my girls who their rival is, they never say Norwalk. They always bring up some other team. It’s hard to believe…it’s tough to get them motivated for this.”

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in Artesia” Flowers said, “It has Hughlett was happy with the been an honor serving outcome and said, “Many thanks to the City of Artesia for those who supported me in my rethe last 12 years, and I election bid for the Cerritos Comappreciate the oppormunity College Board of Trustees. tunity to continue that Your well wishes, encouragements, service. Looking back donations of all sorts, and most important, votes, were most appreciover the last decade, Arated.” tesia has many accomEpple was happy to be re-electplishments to be proud ed “and I appreciate the public conof. Looking forward, fidence in the college and me shown the current economic by the voters. The next couple of climate will prove to years will be tough due to budget rebe a challenge, but I straints, but I am confident that we fully believe the City will be better off with the makeup of will continue to move our Board, faculty and staff.” forward, and the com- ABC Candidate James Kang (center), wife Yoon, and supporters apShin Liu also want to thank munity will plaud and cheer when the first election results are reported. all of her supporters. “Everyone flourish.”

CERRITOS COLLEGE BOARD worked so hard for me, and I promLy o n ise to do my very best for the students, thanked everyone who helped ELECTION RESULTS: 8,491 23.55% parents, teachers and staff of Cerritos Colhim in the last campaign, “and Dr. Bob Hughlett 8,179 22.68% lege. We can make a difference if we work I am looking forward to work- Bob Epple 6,741 18.69% together.” ing with the council in these Dr. Shin Liu difficult economic times to ensure that Artesia stays the great City. I want to support our residents who live, work metro.net and raise their families in this City to enjoy all that it offers.”

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Two Artesia measures on the ballot, Measure S - a transit occupancy tax, and Measure Y - a business License New Hawaiian Gardens Councilmen: [l-r] Pastor tax were defeated. Measure S Barry Bruce and R O Rodriguez. received 163 yes votes and 214 no votes. Measure Y received 168 votes and 208 no votes.

Voters for the Cerritos College Board Manalo said, “I am very honored with of Trustees had to choose from five canthe mandate from the people of the city didates for three seats. The Cerritos Colwho represent such a cultural diversity. I lege Faculty Federation endorsed incumran on a platform of reaching out to the bent Carmen Avalos and challengers Tom whole community because I will always do Chavez and Dr. Shin Liu. The other candimy best to represent all the residents. I look dates were incumbents Bob Epple and Dr. forward to the next four years and I see a Bob Hughlett. great potential for what we can accomplish

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CCPA Review: Transcendent Voices: San Francisco Girls Chorus at Cerritos

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By Glen Creason What might have appeared at first blush a kid’s concert at the Performing Arts Center on Sunday proved to be one of the most thought provoking and culturally enriching programs of many a season. Despite a rather disappointing sized crowd the performance was right at excellent and the program choices were challenging to say the least yet sung with brilliance by the girls. The Chorus is the product of an admirable effort by this organization to provide a center for the education of choral music. At first, the program was just a school to train girl’s voices but the entire enterprise has grown to a top-level music school and worldclass performing group that tours extensively, performed at the recent presidential inauguration and has even garnered several Grammies for their superb recordings. Director Susan McMane has obviously dedicated herself to taking these girls to the limits of their talent and the end result is astounding and wonderful to hear.

At Cerritos the program “Transcendent Voices” was dedicated to the words with music of prophets and mystics which is a pretty hard sell to those who might have expected lighter fair. But when the girls began to sing it was pure transcendence. Local choral music fanatics would have indeed been transported by the demanding choices but even we plain old music lovers were elevated spiritually by the concert opening “O Pastor Animarum” by Hildegard Von Bingham which was crisp in its execution but otherworldly in harmony. The girls approached from the audience side and assembled on the stage in a show of congregation that remained throughout the proceedings.

“Blagri” by a contemporary composer, Damijan Mocnik was inspired by the Sermon on the Mount and was sung with an ethereal quality by the chorus. Added at the last minute was “the Hadiths of the prophet Mohammed” by John Taverner, a short but potent piece of singing that preceded Shubert’s “Psalm 23” in all of its lyrical glory. The spiritual eclecticism of the show was further evidenced by Gustave Holst’s Choral Hymns from the Rig Veda, No. 3” based on the sacred text of the Hindu religion.

One of the many high-lights was the second half opening jewel set to Langston Hughes beautiful poem “I Dream a World” that was truly inspiring. The girls, so intent on hitting their notes and keeping perfect harmony may not have noticed those in the audience with tears in their eyes.

There was more drawing from wildly differing cultural origins including the Finnish composer Olli Kortekangas’ “Three Fiord Sketches” based on the “I Ching,” and the very demanding but highly rewarding “From Behind the Caravan: Songs of Hafez” that made for a expansive musical journey. Yet, my favorite pieces of the entire fine concert came at the end in the performance in three AfricanAmerican spirituals: “Heaven Bound Train” was playful and energetic, “Deep River” was absolutely stunning in its purity and depth and “John Saw Duh Numbuh” was, well, just transcendent. While small in number the crowd stood and gave tribute to these girls who had delivered great music with so little fanfare.

Pacific Diving Academy Holds Annual Fundraising Event SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif.- Pacific Diving Academy, (PDA-USA) is hosting their annual fundraising event on Saturday, November 7, 2009 from 5 p.m.-9 p.m. at the PDA-USA dry land training facility in Santa Fe Springs. The annual fundraiser event is held to raise money to pay PDA’s staff, to buy new training equipment, to lower tuition costs for athletes and to bring the community together for a night of family fun.

This year’s event is Hawaiian theme and will include a live Hawaiian band, a 72-foot jump house, a silent auction, a live performance from PDA-USA athletes, and dinner from a local Philipino restaurant with non-alcoholic beverages. There will also be a raffle with the grand prize of a Mexican Riviera Cruise for two. “Tickets for adults are $30 and kids (3-12) tickets are available for $25. Tickets for the event can only be purchased online at www.pdausa. net. The website is secure with paypal service and tickets can be held at will

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INDIA

Continued from page 1 their complete or true medical history, often forcing them to seek “voodoo” medicine in the event of rape or abortion.

Though I myself have been raised by a traditional Indian family here in America, in India I often found myself amazed and even frustrated by many of the cultural limitation placed on women by patriarchal male-dominated society. Through hours spent observing patient-physician interaction, countless medical procedures, and my interactions with medical staff and patients, I have gained tremendous insight into medical practices outside of the United States. It has increased my appreciation for our own health care system, despite the current crisis and the raging debate in politics. It has strengthened my resolve to pursue a career in medicine in the hopes that I will be able to contribute in some small way to build upon the health care system that is already serving millions.

August 25, 2009 Have been too tired to write for the past few days. The plane ride itself was tiring. We reached Pankajkaka’s house at midnight on the 24th and by the next day, I was too weak to be able to continue on immediately to Saileshkaka’s house, as was the plan. Ironically, I came here to India to understand the true nature of medicine and the relationship between doctors and their patients, but I soon found myself as the patient my first day here. I was severely dehydrated, mixed with symptoms caused by Dayquil and motion sickness.

That day, eating, talking and moving were difficult. I had panic attacks, difficulty breathing, and often went numb in the face. Though I was terrified, medicine and electrolyte solution got me through (after I vomited out whatever it was that was making my stomach uneasy). Because of my sickness, we missed our 3 p.m. train on the 24th and I remained asleep for most of the day. My delay, however, proved advanta-

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geous as I got to spend some hours observing Pankajkaka at work in his small but unbelievably busy clinic/dispensary.

Though I admit that I was at first uneasy about being around so many people who had diseases I had never been exposed to before, I eventually understood that I was okay. The doctor could help them without getting sick everyday. Spending those hours at the dispensary allowed me to see so much more about medicine as a profession than I ever would have been allowed to see back in the states.

The patient I first saw came in with what we soon found to be yellow fever.

She had loose motion and a tongue coated in bright yellow film. I learned about how such diseases, like typhoid and yellow fever, were spread through contaminated food. Things work so differently in India than they do in the United States. Patients pay the necessary fees for their treatment in cash at the time of their visit. Because of this, they often convince themselves that they don’t need a certain medicine or x-ray, because they simply don’t want to give the money.

One man suffering from dehydration and loose motion refused to be treated further, even though the doctor knew his condition was just going to worsen. Others simply don’t take medical treatment as seriously as they should.. One boy came in with an injured, cut ankle from an accident with a two-wheeler. He came into the clinic four days later with an infection. The doctor gave him a tetanus shot. The doctor told him to take the antibiotics five times a day and come in regularly to get the wound cleaned. He didn’t and his situation became a lot worse. A few hours later, we caught the train to Surat, where we are now sitting in Saileshkaka’s house above his hospital.

Already I’ve seen so much but I know now that in the days to come, this trip is going to prove to be an amazing experience.

PLANNING

Continued from page 1 comparable to the design provided by the city for wall extensions.

In other business the Commission approved a request by property owners Manuel and Amada Mendoza to demolish and existing single-story residence and construct a new two-story residence at 19023 Bechard Ave. The property is zoned RS6500, Single Family Residential.

Redevelopment Plan

The City Council adopted a five-year implementation plan for 2009-14 for the Los Cerritos and Los Coyotes Redevelopment areas.

In his report to the council at its Oct. 22 meeting, Redevelopment and Economic Development Administrator Metre Anthony said the Community Redevelopment Law Reform Act of 9193 [AB 1290] requires Redevelopment Agencies to renew their plan every five years, explaining its goals, objectives, projects and expenditures and how it will eliminate blight and/or increase and improve the supply of affordable housing. It also incorporates a 10-year Affordable Housing Compliance Plan.

Among proposed redevelopment projects in the Los Cerritos Project Area over the next five years are improvements at the Los Cerritos Center and various park improvements. In the Los Coyotes Project Area, the Agency proposes to complete the expansion of the Cerritos Sheriff Station, widen the bridge at Del Amo Boulevard and Coyotes Creek and develop a new senior housing project and community center among other projects.

Anthony said the Agency proposes to use housing set aside funds to construct Cuesta Villas, an affordable senior housing development comprised of 247 very low, low and moderate-income housing units at 166th Street and Norwalk Boulevard.

The Agency also proposes to fund affordable housing programs in the Los

COMMUNITY CALENDAR Norwalk Clubs 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 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 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.

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Planning Commission 2nd and 4th Wednesday 7:30 p.m., Council Chambers, Norwalk City Hall.

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Southland Harmony Chorus of Sweet Adelines Norwalk Masonic Center 12345 E. Rosecrans Tuesdays at 7 PM

Cerritos Clubs

AAUW (American Assn. of University Women) Saurabh Deedwania (562) 404-4488 Meets every 3rd Thursday, Skyline RoomCerritos 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)

Cerritos and Los Coyotes Project Areas; the Residential Assistant Grant Program (G-RAP) and Residential Assistance Loan Program [l-RAP[].

Anthony said the implementation does not represent a “final blueprint” for Agency activities, but more of a guide or work plan for the Agency.

ABCUSD

Continued from page 1 with 3,292 votes. Chen has been a member of the Board for the past 12 years. She worked tirelessly in this campaign, in spite of recently suffering a stroke earlier this year.

Montgomery came in 4th with 3,038 votes, and Cerritos resident David Shaffer trailed with 2,827 votes.

This is the second ABC campaign effort by Shaffer. He had the backing of many current and former elected officials including former Mayors Grace Hu and John Crawley. “I want to thank all of my wonderful friends and supporters in this campaign,” he said on Wednesday.

Kang campaigned on a platform of improving Academic Performance test scores by closing the achievement gap; increase PTA involvement with workshops that educate parents; maximizing the District budget for students to retain the most effective educational programs, and to limit the amount of time a school board member could serve to three consecutive terms four year terms.

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

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.

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TO ADVERTISE CALL 800-901-7211 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S No. 1229702-10 APN: 7023-016-013 TRA: LOAN NO: Xxxxxx3571 REF: Nam, Jae Young IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED July 06, 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. On November 19, 2009, at 10:00am, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded July 12, 2005, as Inst. No. 051628241 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, executed by Jae Young Nam and Han Kyun Nam Husband And Wife As Joint Tenants, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check 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 At the west side of the los angeles county courthouse, Southeast District, 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, California, 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: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 13638 Darvalle 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 held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured 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: $376,612.26. 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 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. Regarding the property that is the subject of this notice of sale, the "mortgage loan servicer" as defined in civil code § 2923.53(k)(3), declares that it has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to civil code section 2923.53 and that the exemption is current and valid on the date this notice of sale is recorded. the time frame for giving a notice of sale specified in civil code section 2923.52 subdivision (a) does not apply to this notice of sale pursuant to civil code sections 2923.52. For sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 590-1221.

Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: October 26, 2009.

(R-265867 10/29/09, 11/05/09, 11/12/09) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS # CA09-301273-TC YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/11/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below.

The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): MARIA ELENA CAMPOS , A MARRIED WOMAN, AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded: 7/20/2006 as Instrument No. 06 1597334 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 11/19/2009 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, CA 90650 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $299,362.86 The purported property address is: 12030 226TH STREET #50 HAWAIIAN GARDENS, CA 90716 Assessors Parcel No. 7075-019-097 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to OneWest Bank, FSB 2900 Esperanza Crossing Austin TX 78758 Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 . If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee's Attorney. Date: 10/28/2009 Quality Loan Service Corp.

2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-730-2727 or Login to: www.fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: (877) 908-4357 Quality Loan Service, Corp.

If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder's rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED

BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. ASAP# 3297432 10/30/2009, 11/06/2009, 11/13/2009

Trustee Sale No. 734265CA Loan No. 5303731151 Title Order No. 3206-223642 Notice of Trustee's Sale YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/9/2006. 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 11/19/2009 at 10:30 AM California Reconveyance Company as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust, recorded on 05/19/2006, Book , Page , Instrument 061104219 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by: Celia R Afan, a married woman as her sole and separate property, as Trustor, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., (MERS), solely as nominee for Lender, BC Bancorp, it's successors and assigns, 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 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 front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd., Pomona, CA Legal Description: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $678,023.38 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 19615 Nicholas Avenue, Cerritos, CA 90703 APN NUMBER: 7050-020-037 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein.

The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. Date: 10/23/2009 SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT Exhibit 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. JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Name: Ann Thorn Title: First Vice President California Reconveyance Company, as Trustee (714) 259-7850 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 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop N110612 Chatsworth, CA 91311 P631684 10/30, 11/6, 11/13/2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee's Sale No. 05-FMB-80518 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/1/2006. 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. On November 19, 2009, at 10:30 AM, AT WEST SIDE TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY COURTHOUSE DIRECTLY FACING NORWALK BLVD., 12720 NORWALK BOULEVARD, in the City of NORWALK, County of LOS ANGELES, State of CALIFORNIA, REGIONAL SERVICE CORPORATION, a California corporation, as duly appointed Trustee under that certain Deed of Trust executed by TERRI LYNN STEWART, A MARRIED WOMAN, AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, as Trustors, recorded on 6/8/2006, as Instrument No. 06 1261672, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of CALIFORNIA, under the power of sale therein contained, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, for cash, or cashier's check (payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States) without warranty express or implied as to title, use, possession or encumbrances, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it as such Trustee, in and to the following described property situated in the aforesaid County and State, to-wit: TAX PARCEL NO. 7055-012-003 From information which the Trustee deems reliable, but for which Trustee makes no representation or warranty, the street address or other common designation of the above described property is purported to be 19903 HORST AVENUE , CERRITOS, CA 90703. Said property is being sold for the purpose of paying the obligations secured by said Deed of Trust, including fees and expenses of sale. The total amount of the unpaid principal balance, interest thereon, together with reasonably estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Trustee's Sale is $571,465.04. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c), the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one or more of the following methods: by telephone, by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting or the borrower has surrendered the property to the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent and that the compliance with Civil Code Section 2923.5 was made at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of this Notice of Sale. The mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: it has obtained a final or temporary order of exemption and said order is current and valid as of the date of the Notice and the time frame set forth in California Civil Code 2923.54 does not apply or California Civil Code 2923.54 does not cover this loan. Dated: 10/30/2009 REGIONAL SERVICE CORPORATION, Trustee By JEAN GREAGOR, AUTHORIZED AGENT Agent for Trustee: AGENCY SALES AND POSTING 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92602 Telephone Number: (800) 542-2550 Sale Information: (714) 730-2727 or http://www.rtrustee.com ASAP# 3318390 10/30/2009, 11/06/2009, 11/13/2009

COMMUNITY NEWS GROUP • NOVEMBER 6, 2009 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 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 PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF FRANK BUVARD DAVIS aka FRANK B. DAVIS Case No. BP116176

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of FRANK BUVARD DAVIS aka FRANK B. DAVIS

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Trish Fischer in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Trish Fischer 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 on Dec. 14, 2009 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 11 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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 deceased, 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: MELINDA G WILSON ESQ SBN 182245 LAW OFFICES OF MELINDA G WILSON 879 W 190TH ST STE 400 GARDENA CA 90248

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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 Escrow No. 4734GG NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (UCC Sec. 6105)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale is about to be made.

The name(s) and business address(es) to the seller(s) are: KEN ALSON, FREDERICK ALSON and MAJEB HUSSIEN ABOUL-HOSN, 2510 Carson St., Lakewood, CA 90712-4107

Doing business as: PINO PIZZA

All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the seller(s) within three years, as stated by the seller(s), are: None

The name(s) and address of the buyer(s) is/are: THE CBBJ GROUP, LLC, 15320 Fairfield Ranch Rd., Ste. C, Chino Hills, CA 91709

The assets to be sold are described in general as: 41-On Sale Beer & Wine - Eating Place Liquor License, Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment, Government Licenses and Permits (if transferable), Leasehold Improvements, Goodwill, Customer Lists, Logo, Signs and Advertising Materials, Telephone and Fax Numbers, Websites, URL Names and e-mail addreses, Accounts Receivable, Vendor Lists and Catalogs, Employee Lists and Information, Computer and Software, Stock in Trade and Tradename.

and are located at: 2510 Carson St., Lakewood, CA 90712

The bulk sale is intended to be consummated at the office of CORNERSTONE ESCROW, INC., 110 N. Lincoln Avenue, Suite 303, Corona, CA 92882 and the anticipated sale date is November 25, 2009

The bulk sale is subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2. - NO

The last date for filing claims shall be N/A, which is the business day before the sale date specified above.

Dated October 29, 2009 THE CBBJ GROUP, LLC, By: Lawrence Stephens, Manager, Buyer(s)

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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

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