Page 4 August 28, 2014 One Man’s Opinion Another Man’s Opinion A Day Like Any Other Banning Plastic Bags Won’t Save the World By Gerry Chong Yawn. This is a day like any other. Woke up to a cup of coffee, the morning paper and the internet news. It’s all the same stuff. Even the President wasn’t all that excited. His speech from Martha’s Vineyard condemned the beheading of an American journalist before he retired to the golf course to join former NBA star Alonzo Mourning. Not much to get excited about. He said what was expected, that he would “relentlessly” pursue justice against the Islamic terror group ISIS. Blah, blah, blah. . . . When British Prime Minister heard the news of the beheading, he cut his vacation short, but the Brit is not the picture of cool our President is. Our laid back man just went back to play. After all, it’s not like there’s a shortage of journalists, and they knew the dangers of their profession, so it’s on to the first tee. Meanwhile, half way ’round the world, The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights revealed that ISIS had the best month in its history. It had expanded by 6,300 recruits, bringing its membership to as many as 50,000. Of those, 20,000 were foreigners from Chechnya, China, Europe, and Arab countries. A strong recruiting effort is being made to admit foreigners so Jihad can strike anywhere in the world. ISIS encourages Western Muslims to abandon their families and move to Syria to fight. In Canada, for example, they utilize videos showing hockey and fishing scenes; in Indonesia, they hand out free fried chicken vouchers . . . any device to recruit warriors. By Cristian Vasquez Recycling has always been a big deal in our house. My grandmother and parents recycle, as does my roommate, so we have never been opposed to doing our part to minimize our negative impact on Mother Nature through our everyday actions. However; Senate Bill 270, which attempts to ban plastic bags everywhere in California, is an absurd solution to a legitimate problem. There is nothing ridiculous about trying to minimize the impact of our daily-use items on nature. Yet, banning plastic bags at a statewide level is a shortsighted solution that will have little influence in society’s attempts to save the environment. Plastic bags have become Public Enemy No. 1 to the ocean. Dumping them hurts sea animals and bags become part of trash gyros in our vast oceans, which in turn affects ocean life even more. This is a legitimate concern, but plastic bags aren’t going to doom sea life into extinction; overfishing will take care of that better than a plastic bag from Vons. If the concern about using plastic bags is based on the detrimental effects that they have on the environment, then we should focus on the littering tendencies in our society more than one single item itself. This leads me to another issue: SB270 does not include any elements of litter reduction. I’m not doubting the sincerity with which environmentalists are addressing this issue, but why are plastic bags being singled out with such tenacity? The problem to me would be the fact that there is trash making its way to the ocean. The focus should be on reducing waste on land and finding ways to prevent any type of trash and waste from entering our creeks, rivers and storm drains so that none of our trash ends up in the ocean. If banning plastic bags to protect the environment is a better solution than preventing trash from entering the ocean to begin with, then let’s just ban everything that turns into trash. Let’s ban paper bags from all fast food restaurants; let’s ban the wrapping paper that restaurants use to wrap our food; we should also ban plastic utensils; maybe we can even ban pens since they too are made of plastic and if we are honest with ourselves, everyone loses pens. My point is that banning useful items in the name of environmental protection is a cop-out that will fail to fix the problem while inconveniencing the majority of the population. Chances are I will be criticized for this stance, as I have been when I vocalized these same sentiments to people in the past. That’s okay. I have come to accept that this plastic bag ban trend is not my cup of tea. While I do agree with not harming our environment, I also believe that banning plastic bags, or charging an additional 10 cents for them, will not save our ocean. For us to save our environment, we need to be conscious of our actions and modify our behaviors. I for one will continue using plastic bags not as a sign of protest but simply because it is more convenient and because I do not throw my reusable plastic bags into the ocean. I keep these bags and use them at home in ways that make my life a lot easier and without hurting the environment. My efforts to save marine life will be a bit more practical . . . I will avoid eating seafood. That will save more fish than any plastic bag ban ever will. • In the Middle East, they use preaching vans travelling from village to village encouraging children to “Kill all Infidels.” The vans urge religious minorities to convert to Islam or be killed. Even Muslims who are considered not extreme enough are slaughtered. By the numbers, if our side in the war against terror is not killing more than 6,500 Jihadists each month, we’re losing the numbers in the war But not to worry, with fashionable shades and the most stylish shorts and shirts, Joe Cool’s showing his grit and dedication. Why, on the first tee, he smashed a drive 250 yards down the middle, pretending ISIS was the golf ball. This morning’s Fox News anchor asked his audience to name one, just one, decision Obama has made in foreign affairs that has resulted in a positive conclusion. Libya? Egypt? Afghanistan? Iran? Iraq? North Korea? Ukraine? Syria? How about Hamas and Hezbollah against Israel? How are we doing in our battle with al Qaeda? Have we tamed Boko Haram? Have we stemmed Somalia’s pirate attacks? Yes, this day is a day like any other. As the world spasms, our man is cool. In June he vacationed in Rancho Mirage. In July he attended 12 fundraisers charging $32,000 a plate, while condemning the role of Big Money in American politics. Since it’s August he’s kicking back in Martha’s Vineyard for 16 days. The word is that his hosts in the California desert are preparing for an encore in October, before his Christmas vacation in Hawaii. He’s cool, man, super cool. • PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (Division 6 of the Commercial Code) Escrow No. 003082-FM (1) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to creditors of the within named Seller(s) that a bulk sale is about to be made on personal property hereinafter described. (2) The name and business addresses of the seller are: SPEEDY LAUNDRY LLC, 2745 MANCHESTER BLVD, INGLEWOOD, CA 90305 (3) The location in California of the Chief Executive Office of the seller is: 6003 COMPTON AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90001 (4) The names and business address of the Buyer(s) are: THREE KIDS LAUNDRY LLC, 9320 OAKMORE RD, LOS ANGELES, CA 90035 (5) The location and general description of the assets to be sold are: FURNITURE, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT, MACHINERY, TRADE NAME, GOODWILL, TENANT’S IMPROVEMENTS, TELEPHONE NUMBERS AND COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE of that certain business located at: 2745 MANCHESTER BLVD, INGLEWOOD, CA 90305 (6) The business name used by the seller(s) at said location is: SPEEDY LAUNDRY (7) The anticipated date of the bulk sale is SEPTEMBER 17, 2014 at the office of: CAPITAL TRUST ESCROW, 280 S. BEVERLY DR #300, BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90212, Escrow No. 003082-FM, Escrow Officer: FRANCES MERON (8) Claims may be filed with Same as “7” above. (9) The last day for filing claims is: SEPTEMBER 16, 2014. (10) The bulk sale is subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2. (11) As listed by the seller, all other business names and addresses used by the seller within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the buyer are: MPME. Dated: AUGUST 25, 2014 THREE KIDS LAUNDRY LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, Buyer LA1451540 INGLEWOOD NEWS 8/28/14 Inglewood News Pub. 8/28/14 HI-24392 T.S. No.: 2012-25764 Loan No.: 7100890644 A.P.N.: 4043-028-012 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀY IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/10/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: AMADOR BALLESTEROS, A MARRIED MAN, AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Recorded 11/1/2005 as Instrument No. 05 2633939 in book ---, page --- and rerecorded on --- as --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale: 10/14/2014 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $449,447.30 WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE 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, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: 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 as Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt. More full described in said Deed of Trust Street Address or other common designation of real property: 4714 WEST 141ST STREET, HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA 90250 A.P.N.: 4043-028-012 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warrant, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid principal 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 : $449,447.30 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 of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. 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 this 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 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 (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://altisource.com/ resware/TrusteeServicesSearch.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2012-25764. 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. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale Date: 8/11/2014 Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 Irvine, CA 92606 Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 http://altisource.com/resware/TrusteeServices- Search.aspx For Non-Automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530 Tamika Smith, Trustee Sale Assistant THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Hawthorne Press Tribune Pub. 8/28, 9/4, 9/11/14 HH-24387 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:GENEVA MARIE FERRI CASE NO. BP155139 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of GENEVA MARIE FERRI. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by THEODORE FERRI in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that THEODORE FERRI be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act . (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 09/23/14 at 8:30AM in Dept. 5 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 decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. 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 RENEE SPIECKERMANN SBN#279111 DAVID LEE RICE, APLC 2780 SKYPARK DRIVE #475 TORRANCE CA 90505 8/28, 9/4, 9/11/14 CNS-2659203# Hawthorne Press Tribune Pub. 8/28, 9/4, 9/11/14 HH-24386 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ESTABLISHING STATE WATER BOARD RELATED CRITICAL SOURCES INSPECTION FEES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, September 9, 2014, at 6:00 P.M., a Public Hearing will be held in the City Council Chambers, 4455 West 126th Street, Hawthorne, California, 90250 to consider all protests or objections to establishing above inspection fees. The Hearing will be held to discuss and consider adoption of a resolution to establish $125 inspection fee for commercial/industrial sites; $50 inspection fee for restaurants and $230 inspection fee for State permitted industrial sites. Per Hawthorne Municipal Code 8.50.220, fees may be established by a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hawthorne to recover inspection costs. A written report has been prepared and filed with the City Clerk detailing the establishment of State Water Board Related Critical Sources Inspection Fees. This report is available for public inspection during regular office hours. A copy of the report may be obtained by contacting the City Clerk Office at 4455 West 126th Street, Hawthorne, CA 90250 (310) 349-2915. City Hall will be closed on August 22nd and September 5th 2014. Publish: August 21st and 28th Hawthorne Press Tribune Pub. 8/21, 8/28/14 H-24381 PUBLISH YOUR PUBLIC NOTICES HERE ABANDONMENTS: $125.00 ABC NOTICES: $125.00 DBA (Fictitious Business Name): $75.00 NAME CHANGE: $125.00 Other type of notice? Contact us and we can give you a price. For DBA’s email us at: dba@heraldpu blications.com All other legal notices email us at: legalnotices@heraldpublications.com Any questions? 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