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The Jewelry Source from page 3
Source reported triple-digit growth virtually
every year, even through recessionary times.
It continues to thrive despite the advent of
malls and Amazon.
Seeing the technological writing on the wall
and recognizing the need to embrace it, Newman
computer-automated the business in 2004 as a
way to streamline customer communication. She
added 800 square feet to build a state-of-the-art
workshop and accommodate a laser welder.
She adopted an interactive online diamond
database as well as Counter Sketch software
for 3D jewelry design, and developed an
active social media presence.
Yet despite the commitment to be techsavvy
and keep up with the times, Newman
emphasizes that it still comes down to the
people. As such, she looks to her staff as
extensions of herself. “Our main focus has
always been trust and transparency and
providing a quality product for a fair price
to our clients,” Newman said. “Excellent
customer service is vital and even though
we now live in a digital world, the need for
hands-on, live, one-on-one personal service
is more important than ever.”
In the early days, she and Mahony (who
has retired, but still regularly visits the store)
employed only a single craftsman. The staff
number has grown over the years and The
Jewelry Source recently welcomed three new
additions to the team.
Michelle Cruz’s resume includes eight
years of corporate retail jewelry experience
as a store manager developing a culture of
“cohesive creatives” with staff. “She comes
to work with us wanting to learn more about
fine jewelry and colored stones,” Newman
said. “She is extremely excited about the
prospect of developing her skills when
working with our clients one-on-one for
both repairs and custom designs.” Cruz’s
primary emphasis is managing the store’s
after sales service department, which utilizes
her communication skills and keen eye for
small details. “She brings a good energy to
The Jewelry Source and admits to enjoying
the challenge of learning something new
each day,” Newman added.
Maury Pineda previously worked for a
large corporate jewelry store, but realized her
many talents were clearly underutilized. “She
is extremely good with her hands and has
an excellent eye for good design,” Newman
noted. Pineda works closely with the store’s
master wax carver Bobby Jon and craftsman
Lance Say to ensure optimal communication
with clients during the custom design process.
“She is developing her hand-rendering skills
and learning each day what knowledge it takes
to further our clients experience,” Newman
added. “She provides wonderful creativity with
our showcase jewelry displays and always has
a smile on her face and is anxious to greet
our customers when they enter the store.”
Roselle Angellano, the most recent arrival,
is a graduate gemologist who completed her
jewelry design course from the Gemological
Institute of America. She brings 10 years of
fine jewelry retail experience working with
estate and designer fine jewelry. “Besides
working with our clients for jewelry design
and repair, she manages our online presence
with Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest and is
responsible for keeping our website updated
and fresh,” Newman said.
With the right mix of people in place,
plus friendly canine mascot Gemma in tow,
Newman is excited about the next chapter
for The Jewelry Source. “It feels like even
after almost 35 years that we are just getting
started,” she said. “I feel like Cher sometimes.
Each day is a new challenge and we are
constantly reinventing ourselves.”
Asked to name a few highlights since
opening the store, Newman was quick to
mention a special project (in conjunction with
Douglas Mortuary) restoring jewelry pulled
from the victims of the Pennsylvania crash
on Sept. 11, 2001. She did similar work after
a 2006 air tragedy in Lexington, Kentucky.
“It was so meaningful for us to be able to
play a small, but important role in helping
the survivors,” Newman said. The Jewelry
Source additionally hosts a fundraiser every
other year to benefit El Segundo Auxiliary
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. The most
recent event took place on June 23. Newman
also enjoys her diamond-hunting trips to
Antwerp, Belgium. But once again, it comes
down to the people. “Just interacting with
customers in general is a highlight in itself,
working closely with them to create that
perfect custom design and seeing their smiles
when everything is done,” Newman said.
While the store will indeed turn 35 next
year, Newman noted that it’s a bit early to
celebrate that particular milestone. “That’s
because we have to recognize 34 first,” she
explained. To do so, The Jewelry Source will
hold a storewide blowout sale from Sept. 25
to Sept. 29. “For us, this is the sale. The
whole store is marked – with the exception
of custom/special designs and loose diamonds
-- and there will be some deep discounts. So
it’s best to come early and take advantage
of the deals while they are still available.”
Newman remains heavily involved with the
local community as a Planning Commissioner
during an especially active time for commercial
projects. She sits on the boards of the El
Segundo Education Foundation and El Segundo
Chamber of Commerce (which named her
Citizen of the Year for 2018), and is a member
of the Downtown Beautification Committee.
“It’s true that El Segundo is changing, but we
still offer the kind of small-town, close-knit
environment that you can’t find elsewhere,”
she said. “I can’t imagine living or working
anywhere else.” •
School Board from page 3
an agreement with Actus Consulting; and
implementation with West Ed to administer
the California Healthy Kids Survey.
The Center Street assemblies will feature
“Walk Through California” gatherings for
fourth grade students and will take place
on May 16 and 17. The “Walk Through the
American Revolution” assemblies will take
place May 29-31 and be geared towards fifth
grade students. The assemblies will allow
students to “actively participate in a lively
retelling” of our nation’s history by utilizing
games, music and storytelling.
The Eagles’ Nest Zooga yoga classes,
taking place yesterday and today, are
designed to allow the young students to
participate in a physical enrichment activity
to help them develop confidence, creativity
and imagination.
Google-certified trainer Anne-Marie Mowad
will hold three separate training sessions to
supplement Center Street Elementary instructors’
professional development. The training
dates: Sept. 20, Oct. 17 and Feb. 21. The topics
to be covered include Launching Google
Classroom; Using Hyperdocs to integrate
with content areas; and using Assessments
on Google Classroom.
The Board back in March approved an
agreement with Actus Consulting and Training
to provide a custom-tailored security
assessment for all five District school sites.
Executive Director of Human Resources Dr.
Dylan Farris requested that the Board approve
an amendment to the prior agreement
that will have Actus providing additional
services, including parenting presentations,
new employee training, a “refresher” training
for returning staff, and a video recording of
the presentation that can be utilized by new
employees over the next 18 months.
District fifth, seventh, ninth and 11th
grade teachers and students will be part
of a survey administered by West Ed. The
survey, entitled “California Healthy Kids
Survey,” is anonymous and confidential, and
intends to gather information about school
climate and safety, student wellness and
“youth resiliency.” The results of the survey
will be used to mitigate local youth health
risks and behaviors, school “connectedness,”
school climate, protective factors and school
campus violence.
The Board also approved agreements for
the District’s continued usage of the venerable
Urho Saari Swim Center on Mariposa
Avenue, and the still-under-construction El
Segundo Aquatics Center, which is located
on the Douglas Street acreage that houses
the new Wiseburn High School.
Moore emailed that the three aquatics joint
agreements were now fully negotiated and
complete, and she thanked all concerned who
had “demonstrated tremendous patience” as
they waited for a positive resolution” to the
City of El Segundo’s and District’s aquatics
challenges. At the beginning of the meeting,
two members of the public had approached
the Board, one speaking against the joint
aquatics’ agreements and another in favor
of said agreements.
The District’s legal counsel Andreas Chialtas
also addressed the Board, answering member
queries about the aquatics joint agreements and
District usage timeframes. City Manager Greg
Carpenter also quickly addressed the Board,
commenting on the success of the synergy
between the City, District and Wiseburn in
getting the aquatics facility built.
Board member Dr. Bill Watkins commented
after Carpenter spoke, noting that the funding
necessary to support not only the new aquatics
center but also the proposed investment
in refurbishing the Urho Saari facility (The
Plunge) has been budgeted, thanks in part to
the proceeds received from the sale of the
surplus Imperial Street property. “We owe it
to the kids to provide them a stadium worthy
of their excellence,” added Board Vice President
Nancy Cobb, who chaired the meeting
in the absence of President Emilee Layne.
The Board also approved a high school
field trip that will take place in late March
and involve members of the choir travelling
to New York City and visiting Carnegie Hall
to take part in the Distinguished Concerts
International New York. Participants will take
part in myriad musical activities from March
21-25 and take advantage of mass musical
rehearsals. They will also work with renowned
professional musicians and celebrity guests
as they hone their musical chops.
A new American Government textbook was
also approved for usage at El Segundo High,
as well as the revision of myriad Board policies
-- including ones related to graduation
and promotion ceremonies, suicide prevention
and intervention, and student discipline.
With no information pending action items
listed, the Board members then heard Moore
note upcoming District events, including
this evening’s back-to-school nights at both
elementary schools, and the Vaping and Tobacco
Parent Presentation that will take place
in the El Segundo High library on Thursday
evening, Sept. 27 at 7 p.m.
Board member reports followed, with
Dr. Jim Garza giving kudos to all concerned
who participated in last Saturday’s High
School X-Country meet that took place
at The Lakes at El Segundo. “Everybody
pulled together for the benefit of our kids,”
Garza said.
Moore’s report rounded out the evening. She
expressed her great pleasure for the aquatics
agreements approved earlier in the meeting.
The next regularly scheduled open session
of the El Segundo School Board is set to
begin at 7 p.m., Tuesday evening, Sept. 25
in the District Board Room.•
PUBLIC NOTICES
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS
No. CA-13-544247-VF Order No.:
130040577-CA-MAI YOU ARE IN
DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST
DATED 7/3/2002. 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): ZACK LEWIS AND ROSE NELLIE
LEWIS, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS
JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 7/11/2002
as Instrument No. 02 1585522 of Official
Records in the office of the Recorder of
LOS ANGELES County, California; Date
of Sale: 10/30/2018 at 10:00 AM Place
of Sale: Behind the fountain located
in Civic Center Plaza, located at 400
Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA 91766
Amount of unpaid balance and other
charges: $371,428.01 The purported
property address is: 1230 E PINE AVE,
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245 Assessor’s
Parcel No.: 4139-027-046 NOTICE
TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are
considering bidding on this property lien,
you should understand that there are risks
involved in bidding at a trustee auction.
You will be bidding on a lien, not on the
property itself. Placing the highest bid at
a trustee auction does not automatically
entitle you to free and clear ownership of
the property. You should also be aware
that the lien being auctioned off may
be a junior lien. If you are the highest
bidder at the auction, you are or may be
responsible for paying off all liens senior
to the lien being auctioned off, before
you can receive clear title to the property.
You are encouraged to investigate the
existence, priority, and size of outstanding
liens that may exist on this property by
contacting the county recorder’s office
or a title insurance company, either
of which may charge you a fee for this
information. If you consult either of these
resources, you should be aware that the
same lender may hold more than one
mortgage or deed of trust on the property.
NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The
sale date shown on this notice of sale
may be postponed one or more times
by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee,
or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g
of the California Civil Code. The law
requires that information about trustee
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF
Donald Lee Clarke
LOS ANGELES SUPERIOR COURT
OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS
ANGELES Notice is hereby given to the
creditors and contingent creditors of the
above-named decedent, that all persons
having claims against the decedent are
required to file them with the Superior
Court, at 111 No. Hill St, Los Angeles, CA
90012, and mail a copy to Darius Clarke
2967 Tapo St., Simi Valley, CA 93063,
as trustee of the trust dated March 4,
2018 wherein the decedent was the
settlor, at 211 W. Walnut, El Segundo,
CA 90245, within the later of four months
after September 6th, 2018 or, if notice is
mailed or personally delivered to you, 60
days after the date this notice is mailed or
personally delivered to you. A claim form
may be obtained from the court clerk.
For your protection, you are encouraged
to file your claim by certified mail, with
return receipt requested.
Darius Clarke
2967 Tapo St.
Simi Valley, CA 93063
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9/20/18
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sale postponements be made available
to you and to the public, as a courtesy
to those not present at the sale. If you
wish to learn whether your sale date has
been postponed, and, if applicable, the
rescheduled time and date for the sale of
this property, you may call 916-939-0772
for information regarding the trustee’s
sale or visit this Internet Web site http://
www.qualityloan.com, using the file
number assigned to this foreclosure
by the Trustee: CA-13-544247-VF.
Information about postponements
that are very short in duration or that
occur close in time to the scheduled
sale may not immediately be reflected
in the telephone information or on the
Internet Web site. The best way to verify
postponement information is to attend
the scheduled sale. 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, 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 sale is set aside for any
reason, including if the Trustee is unable
to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale
shall be entitled only to a return of the
monies paid to the Trustee. This shall
be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive
remedy. The purchaser shall have no
further recourse against the Trustor, the
Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s
Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. 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 holders right’s against
the real property only. Date: Quality
Loan Service Corporation 2763
Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA
92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE
information only Sale Line: 916-
939-0772 Or Login to: http://www.
qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line:
(866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan
Service Corp. TS No.: CA-13-544247-VF
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