ANIMALS 3 DOGS NEED TEMP HOME Looking for a nice family/dog lovers to take care <strong>of</strong> 3 wonderful dogs temporarily (1 month or so). Will pay for food & supplies. Please contact Cristina (714) 390-4273 Nicole (562) 335-0883 APPLIANCES BIG SALE ON Pre owned appliances washers, dryers, warranty. Free local delivery. Johnnie’s Maytag 12018 Paramount Blvd., Dwy (562) 927-7433 CLASSES SPANISH CLASSES for Pr<strong>of</strong>essionals, also. I’ll teach you Spanish, Downey area and Surroundings. I can go to your home. Please call or text Linda at (562) 965- 4816 You <strong>will</strong> be fluent in less than six months! FOR RENT BELLFLOWER House 2 Bedrooms, Double Garage, Fenced Yard, Laundry Hookups, $1,475 (562) 867-4710 1 BEDROOM HOUSE Priscilla/Downey Ave. Section 8 OK (562) 923-9158 (323) 384-4693 LEGAL NOTICES CONT. authorized to do business in this state. Sale <strong>will</strong> be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, <strong>of</strong> all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed <strong>of</strong> Trust. The sale <strong>will</strong> be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum <strong>of</strong> the note(s) secured by the Deed <strong>of</strong> Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses <strong>of</strong> the Trustee for the total amount (at the time <strong>of</strong> the initial publication <strong>of</strong> the Notice <strong>of</strong> Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day <strong>of</strong> sale. Place <strong>of</strong> Sale: AT THE WEST SIDE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY COURTHOUSE, DIRECTLY FACING NORWALK BOULEVARD, 12720 NORWALK BLVD. , NORWALK, CA Legal Description: LOT 12 OF TRACT 18511, IN THE CITY OF DOWNEY, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 459 PAGES 13 THORUGH 17, INCLUSIVE OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. EXCEPT THEREFROM ALL OIL, GAS, MINERALS AND OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES LYING BELOW THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND, BUT WITHOUT THE RIGHT OF SURFACE ENTRY, AS RESERVED OR GRANTED IN DOCUMENTS OF RECORD. Amount <strong>of</strong> unpaid balance and other charges: $491,944.85 (estimated) Street address and other common designation <strong>of</strong> the real property: 12713 SMALLWOOD AVENUE DOWNEY, CA 90242 APN Number: 6245-021-012 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness <strong>of</strong> the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heret<strong>of</strong>ore 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 <strong>of</strong> 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: 05-05-2011 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee REGINA CANTRELL, ASSISTANT SECRETARY CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800-892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.comASAP# 3975279 05/05/2011, 05/12/2011, 05/19/2011 The Downey Patriot 5/5/11, 5/12/11, 5/19/11 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 08- 0054407 Title Order No. 08-8-203035 Investor/Insurer No. APN No. 8072-015-010 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 05/11/2006. 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.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed <strong>of</strong> Trust executed by OSCAR SANCHEZ, AN UNMARRIED MAN, dated 05/11/2006 and recorded 05/22/06, as Instrument No. 06 1114855, in Book , Page ), <strong>of</strong> Official Records in the <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> the County Recorder <strong>of</strong> Los Angeles County, State <strong>of</strong> California, <strong>will</strong> sell on 05/19/2011 at 10:30AM, At the West side <strong>of</strong> the Los Angeles County Courthouse, directly facing Norwalk Blvd., 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time <strong>of</strong> sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed <strong>of</strong> Trust, in the property FOR RENT DOWNEY APTS 2 bed, 1 bath $1,100 1 bed, 1 bath $900 (562) 881-5635 DOWNEY DUPLEX 1 bed, 1 bath, new flrs, window coverings, remodeled bath, fresh paint, w/d hk-up, great neighborhood. $1,000/mo + dep. Will Check Credit (562) 644-8270 June DOWNEY CHARMER 2 bedroom home with newer paint & carpeting. Walk to elementary school. 12106 Old River School Road. $1,300/mo. Call John Lacey - Agent at (562) 861-8904 MOUNTAIN HOME FOR RENT 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 2 Fireplaces, walk to lake to fish, great for retiree, $800/mo. (562) 948-2023 PRIME BUILDING NORTH DOWNEY 1 bed - $1,000/mo. 2 bed, 1 bath - $1,300/mo. 2 bed, 2 bath - $1,350/mo 1 MONTH FREE RENT (562) 869-4313 mgr. SOUTH GATE APT 1 BR, 1 BA $850 (562) 397-8939 situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed <strong>of</strong> Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, <strong>of</strong> the real property described above is purported to be: 14416 DISNEY AVENUE, NORWALK, CA, 906505038. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness <strong>of</strong> the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount <strong>of</strong> the unpaid balance with interest thereon <strong>of</strong> the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated <strong>cost</strong>s, expenses and advances at the time <strong>of</strong> the initial publication <strong>of</strong> the Notice <strong>of</strong> Sale is $487,077.68. It is possible that at the time <strong>of</strong> sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee <strong>will</strong> accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 <strong>of</strong> the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale <strong>will</strong> be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed <strong>of</strong> Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal <strong>of</strong> the Note secured by said Deed <strong>of</strong> Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses <strong>of</strong> the Trustee and <strong>of</strong> the trusts created by said Deed <strong>of</strong> Trust. DATED: 08/31/2008 RECONTRUST COMPANY 1757 TAPO CANYON ROAD, SVW-88 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained <strong>will</strong> be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3976329 04/28/2011, 05/05/2011, 05/12/2011 The Downey Patriot 4/28/11, 5/5/11, 5/12/11 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09- 0046518 Title Order No. 09-8-139299 Investor/Insurer No. 156048904 APN No. 8042-026-026 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 12/19/2006. 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.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed <strong>of</strong> Trust executed by DANNY M MARIKIAN, AND MIRIAM E MARIKIAN, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 12/19/2006 and recorded 12/28/06, as Instrument No. 20062880732, in Book -, Page -), <strong>of</strong> Official Records in the <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> the County Recorder <strong>of</strong> Los Angeles County, State <strong>of</strong> California, <strong>will</strong> sell on 05/19/2011 at 10:30AM, At the West side <strong>of</strong> the Los Angeles County Courthouse, directly facing Norwalk Blvd., 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time <strong>of</strong> sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed <strong>of</strong> Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed <strong>of</strong> Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, <strong>of</strong> the real property described above is purported to be: 14532 HARDAWAY DRIVE, LA MIRADA, CA, 90638. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness <strong>of</strong> the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount <strong>of</strong> the unpaid balance with interest thereon <strong>of</strong> the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated <strong>cost</strong>s, expenses and advances at the time <strong>of</strong> the initial publication <strong>of</strong> the Notice <strong>of</strong> Sale is $639,720.90. It is possible that at the time <strong>of</strong> sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee <strong>will</strong> accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings CLASSIFIEDS FOR RENT BEAUTIFUL NORTHEAST DOWNEY HOME Very Nice 3 Bedrm, 1.5 Bath, Living Rm, Family Rm w/FP, 2 Car Gar, Patio, 1,900 sq.ft., Corner Lot. Water, Trash & yard maint. included. $2,650/mo plus $2,500 security dep. Minimum 1 yr lease. Will be available May 16. (562) 698-2288 APARTMENT FOR RENT 10026 1/2 FOSTER RD, BELLFLOWER Large 2 bdrm, 1 bath upstairs with covered parking space. Across the street from Downey. $965/mo. MOVE-IN SPECIAL Brabant Realty and Mgmt. Call Rene (562) 321-1496 for appointment TOWNHOME FOR RENT Karmont Townhome - 3 brdm, 2 1/2 bath unit with attached double garage, air conditioning. $1,610/month. Brabant Realty and Mgmt. (323) 587-5156 QUIET DOWNEY APT 2 BR, 2 BA, $1,250 mo, A/C, ceiling fans, stove & carpet (562) 776-5815 APTS 1 B $800 - $850, A/C, clean space for 1 car (562) 927-2116 (562) 861-5757 (562) 233-7375 LEGAL NOTICES CONT. LEGAL NOTICES CONT. bank specified in Section 5102 <strong>of</strong> the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale <strong>will</strong> be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed <strong>of</strong> Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal <strong>of</strong> the Note secured by said Deed <strong>of</strong> Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses <strong>of</strong> the Trustee and <strong>of</strong> the trusts created by said Deed <strong>of</strong> Trust. DATED: 07/15/2009 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: - Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained <strong>will</strong> be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3976796 04/28/2011, 05/05/2011, 05/12/2011 The Downey Patriot 4/28/11, 5/5/11, 5/12/11 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 08- 0041305 Title Order No. 08-8-163091 Investor/Insurer No. APN No. 6284-021-030 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/13/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed <strong>of</strong> Trust executed by LORENZO FIGUEROA, A SINGLE MAN, dated 10/13/2005 and recorded 10/24/05, as Instrument No. 05 2550190, in Book -, Page -), <strong>of</strong> Official Records in the <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> the County Recorder <strong>of</strong> Los Angeles County, State <strong>of</strong> California, <strong>will</strong> sell on 05/19/2011 at 10:30AM, At the West side <strong>of</strong> the Los Angeles County Courthouse, directly facing Norwalk Blvd., 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time <strong>of</strong> sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed <strong>of</strong> Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed <strong>of</strong> Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, <strong>of</strong> the real property described above is purported to be: 9333 ELM VISTA DRIVE #5, DOWNEY, CA, 90242. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness <strong>of</strong> the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount <strong>of</strong> the unpaid balance with interest thereon <strong>of</strong> the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated <strong>cost</strong>s, expenses and advances at the time <strong>of</strong> the initial publication <strong>of</strong> the Notice <strong>of</strong> Sale is $424,730.56. It is possible that at the time <strong>of</strong> sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee <strong>will</strong> accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 <strong>of</strong> the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale <strong>will</strong> be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed <strong>of</strong> Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal <strong>of</strong> the Note secured by said Deed <strong>of</strong> Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses <strong>of</strong> the Trustee and <strong>of</strong> the trusts created by said Deed <strong>of</strong> Trust. DATED: 08/02/2008 RECONTRUST COMPANY 1757 TAPO CANYON ROAD, SVW-88 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: - Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained <strong>will</strong> be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3976998 04/28/2011, 05/05/2011, 05/12/2011 The Downey Patriot 4/28/11, 5/5/11, 5/12/11 MISCELLANEOUS 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON Touring ROAD KING CLASSIC, for sale by owner askin $4500 contact me at dure58ja@msn.com (949) 478-0956 AVAILABLE JUNE 1, 2011 Cars-Boats-RV’s-Trailers- ATV’s-Campers Inside storage space for lease in secure central Downey location at lower prices than outside storage facilities. Make your reservation now for June 1 occupancy. Call (562) 869-8809 or (562) 869-8059 SERVICES ROSCHE’S POOLS AND SPAS (562) 413-6154 CARPET 4 U Carpet w/pad Installed: $1.61 sq ft (270 sq. ft. min.) Vinyl Floor Installed: $5 sq. ft. (562) 866-2195 9303 Alondra Blvd., Bellflower, CA A2E CONSTRUCTION AKA Crafty Painting from $35/hr + material for supervision & skilled labor. (562) 644-0006 SERVICES NEED A PAINTER Interior & exterior, ref. Call Rick (562) 225-0540 JHA FINISH CARPENTRY Doors, Molding, Hardware, Weatherstrip, Closets, Cabinets Lic# 923068 (310) 753-7536 MIKE THE ELECTRICIAN (562) 861-4266 COMPUTER 1 SOLUTION Senior help, upgrade, repairs, system set up, virus removal, troubleshooting. Free diagnosis Call Larry (562) 714-9876 REASONABLE PRICES Electrical, Plumbing & Heating Jobs starting at $35 Lic 814113 (323) 228-4500 FULL SERVICE PLUMBING Licensed, bonded & insured, 24/7, senior discount McKinnon & Sons Plumbing <strong>of</strong> Downey (562) 904-3616 SUPERB PAINTING Exterior, interior, senior discounts, references, dependable & reliable. Free estimates. Lic. #634063. Wayne (562) 863-5478 SERVICES PLANS, PERMITS CONSTRUCTION Project Design, New Construction, Remodeling & Additions Lic. #936419 Call Jeff (562) 869-1421 IN HOME SUPPORT SERVICES (IHSS) Specializing in Peritoneal Home Dialysis for the vision impaired, Diabetes, End Stage Renal Failure. Maintain and order supplies for Fresenius and Baxter machines. Call William at 562 382-7042 NEED A GREAT PROPERTY MANAGER? Call Joe - Across the Street Realty (310) 617-3640 YARD SALE GARAGE SALE Sat. May 14, 10am-Noon Hospital Bed & mattress, Wheelchair & Walker 7 ft. s<strong>of</strong>a, Large c<strong>of</strong>fee table Calif King bed frame&Headbd, Child’s desk and bureau, Color TVs, Hi Fi & More Call Fri: (310) 287-2095 Call Sat: (562) 927-0434 Sale: 7619 Suva St, Dwy HUGE YARD SALE Huge Yard Sale, Tools, Antiques, Furniture, etc. FRI. & SAT. 10310 Mattock Ave. Downey
Downey resident Shirley Johnson, who also operates Worldwide Airport Shuttle/Medical Transfers, visited England last month for the royal wedding <strong>of</strong> Prince William and Kate Middleton. "I was standing on Whitehall around the corner from Westminster Abbey and saw the bands and the wedding procession," Johnson tells the Patriot. "I walked up the Mall to Buckingham Palace the day before the wedding and took this picture, in front <strong>of</strong> the gates <strong>of</strong> the palace. I attended services in Westminster Abbey two days after the wedding and walked down the same aisle and was 30 feet from the altar where they were married and heard the Abbey's famous choir." Johnson goes on: "London was electric with excitement. Parties throughout the streets, flags everywhere and all the pubs were open with the wide-screen TVs going and people camping on the wedding route. What a non-stop party...and no rain in sight!" Jeannie Wood, a Downey resident and ambassador with the Downey Chamber <strong>of</strong> Commerce, took a copy <strong>of</strong> The Downey Patriot with her on a vacation last week to Wilber, Neb. WWII film at church DOWNEY – The Downey Church for Spiritual Enrichment <strong>will</strong> screen the film, "Beautiful Dreamer," May 19 at 6 p.m. The film stars Brooke Langton and Colin Egglesfield and tells the story <strong>of</strong> a B-24 pilot shot down over Europe during World War II. Winners from Writers’ Workshop West’s spring poetry contest (from left): Rosalie Sciortino, Lorine Parks and Frank Kearns. Lorine Parks wins poetry contest DOWNEY – A poem by Lorine Parks won first place in Writers' Workshop West's spring poetry contest. Parks' poem was titled "through this strip mall's just-washed windows." Rosalie Sciortino won second place for "Regret" and third place went to Frank Kearns for "Gravitational Attraction." The writing group meets the third Tuesday <strong>of</strong> each month at 7:30 p.m. inside Downey High School's library. The organization invites beginning and seasoned writers to join the group, which has been in existence since 1962. Four contests are held each year, one for fiction, another for a non-fiction article, and two for poetry. Cash and certificates are awarded. For more information, call (562) 862-3106. Crime Report Thursday, May 5 At 10:30 a.m., an <strong>of</strong>ficer patrolling the Downey Cemetery noticed approximately 28 headstones knocked over. The vandalism likely occurred during the previous night. No headstones were taken and no suspects were seen. Friday, May 6 At 5:45 p.m., a 20-year-old Downey man was arrested in the 8100 block <strong>of</strong> Devenir after he made criminal threats against his neighbor during an argument. Nobody was physically injured, but the suspect is facing felony criminal charges. Sunday, May 8 At 1:00 a.m., an adult male and female from the City <strong>of</strong> Torrance were struck in the head by glass as they attempted to flee Vasilios nightclub (7931 Firestone) when a fight broke out inside. Both received minor injuries and were treated at a local hospital. Detectives are investigating. At 2:00 p.m., <strong>of</strong>ficers arrested three adult Downey residents inside an apartment in the 8000 block <strong>of</strong> 7th Street during a trespass investigation. Two <strong>of</strong> the occupants were found to be in possession <strong>of</strong> narcotics and the third occupant was arrested for traffic warrants. Tuesday, May 10 At 8:40 p.m., an armed robbery occurred in the 11000 block <strong>of</strong> Downey Avenue. As the victim was entering her vehicle a male suspect pointed a handgun at her and demanded her purse. The victim complied and the suspect fled eastbound through an alley out <strong>of</strong> sight. Wednesday, May 11 At 11:45 a.m., a bank robbery occurred at the Banco Popular, located at 11101 La Reina. A male suspect entered the bank and presented the teller with a demand note. The teller complied and the suspect fled on foot. No one was injured during the incident. The Detective Bureau and the FBI are investigating. Information provided by Downey Police Department.