May 29, 2014 Page 5 Hawthorne Falls Short in Wildcard Game Hawthorne batter Jonathan Juarez puts down a bunt in last week’s CIF-Southern Section Division III wildcard baseball game against Palmdale. The Cougars were edged out by the Falcons 7-6. Photo by Joe Snyder. By Joe Snyder Hawthorne High’s baseball team has been consistently getting into the CIF-Southern Section Division III playoffs out of the Ocean League but it keeps on failing to get through its first game. In a wildcard round playoff game at home against Palmdale, the Cougars, the third place team from the Ocean, fell short of the Falcons 7-6 on May 20. A pair of bad innings in the top of the second and fifth proved pivotal for Hawthorne. Palmdale, which tied for third place with Lancaster in the Golden League, scored four runs (three unearned) in the second and added two more in the fifth. The two-run fifth came after the Cougars, who finished their season at 16-9-1, cut the Falcons’ lead to 4-3 with a pair of runs in the bottom of the fourth. Hawthorne ended the inning leaving the bases loaded. After the two runs, the Cougars had the bases loaded with one out. “We’ve done that on and off,” Hawthorne head coach Jeff Hines said. “In these games, you got to execute.” In the top of the fifth, Palmdale scored twice behind back-to-back triples by Henry Cabajal and George Villalobos. The Falcons padded their lead to 7-3 in the top of the sixth when Joey Lastra drove in a run on a sacrifice fly. Down to the last out with Jonathan Juarez at first base on an error and Steve Leyva, who singled after one out, on at second, senior standout Andrew Banuelos slashed a three-run home run over the left field fence to cut Palmdale’s lead to one. The following batter, Mike Henderson, however, popped out to shortstop, ending the threat, as the Falcons moved on to play at top seeded Palm Desert in the first round and ended Hawthorne’s season. Palm Desert went on to shut out Palmdale 8-0 to move to last Tuesday’s second round game at home against Fullerton Loara, which opened with an 8-5 home win over defending Division III champion Gardena Serra in the first round on Friday. Freshman Chris Phelps sparked the Cougars by going two-for-four with one run batted in. Senior Steve Leyva was two-for-three, drove in one run and scored once. Villalobos was the biggest damage to Hawthorne pitching as he had a single, double and triple and drove in four runs. “Unfortunately, the top of the second inning began with a couple of errors and Palmdale scored four runs,” Hines said. “That hurt. That three-run home run late could have put us ahead.” ANIMO ROLLS IN FIRST ROUND The Animo Leadership High baseball team began the CIF-Southern Section Division VII playoffs with a 10-0 win over University Prep from Victorville last Friday at Darby Park in Inglewood. The Aztec-Eagles, who improved to 13-4 overall after capturing the Harbor League and were ranked seventh in Division VII, scored three runs apiece in the bottom of the second and fourth innings, then added four in the sixth. Daniel Colmenero sparked Animo by going four-for-five with one run scored. Miguel Guerrero and Alex Munoz each went one-for-two with two RBIs and a run scored. Winning pitcher Fabian Vital went the distance, scattering seven hits, striking out seven batters and walking just one. The Aztec-Eagles played Cate School of Carpinteria in the second round last Tuesday. ST. MARY’S FINISHES SECOND The St. Mary’s Academy girls’ track and field team from Inglewood placed second in the CIF-Southern Section Division IV Championships last Saturday at Cerritos College. The Belles finished behind champion Oaks Christian from Westlake Village with 82 points. The Lions ran away with the team title at 123 and Gardena Serra was third with 61. St. Mary’s had a pair of victories by senior Sierra Peterson in the 100-meter dash at 11.73 seconds and anchored the Belles’ 4x100-meter relay team to a win clocking 46.66. Other members of the squad included Allanah Hughes, Aliyah Hale and Briana Shufford. Peterson also took second in the 200 in 24.14. St. Mary’s 4x400 team of Alai Divinity, Hale, Morgan Pecanette and Peterson was third timing 3:48.9. Kyre Anderson was involved in four events at the finals. Her best finish was second place in the long jump with a leap of 17 feet, three and three-fourths inches. Anderson also recorded two third places in the triple jump (37-5 ½) and 100 hurdles (14.54). Anderson was also seventh in the 300 hurdles in 46.04. Other top performers by the Belles came from Hale who was second in the 300 hurdles clocking 43.79, Divinity who finished third at the 300 hurdles at 44.97 and Hughes in the triple jump (37-5 ¼). Both of St. Mary’s relays, along with Peterson, Anderson and Hale, move on to Friday’s CIF-Southern Section Masters Championships at Cerritos College beginning at 4 p.m. • Wiseburn Celebrates Long Serving Employees By Dylan Little The Wiseburn School Board honored nine staff members during the district's yearly Years of Service Recognition presentation. The presentation was given during the Board's May 22 meeting held at Cabrillo Elementary School's Multipurpose Room to allow the families and former students of the long-serving staff to attend and show their appreciation. Superintendent Tom Johnstone described the Years of Service Recognition meeting as his “favorite meeting of the year.” This year the district honored nine teachers and classified staff members for 250 years of combined service to the district’s students and faculty. Each staff member was awarded a glass vase and thanked by their supervisor. “One of the really beautiful things about this district is once people take a job here they take it for the rest of their career,” said Johnstone. The first staff member to be recognized was Gilbert Gonzalez, a classified (non-teaching) employee at Peter Burnett who has been working in Wiseburn for 25 years. Principal Laura Sullivan said Gonzalez was like her right arm at the school. In addition to making connections with the students of Peter Burnett, Sullivan said he often brightens the mood at the campus “Whenever I'm down I go talk to Gil right away to have my spirits lifted,” said Sullivan. Another Peter Burnett staff member, Dorothy Sweeney, was honored for her 25 years of teaching in the district. Sweeney teaches fifth grade at the school and was the very first Wiseburn School District Teacher of the Year. Sullivan said Sweeney knows how to make the most of a child's education. “She is amazing in so many ways,” said Sullivan. “Not only does Dorothy have an excellent relationship with her students, parents and her colleagues but with the community. She's respected by the members of her community.” Next, Principal Blake Silvers of Dana Middle School recognized social studies teacher Sheila LaCour. She has also been a Wiseburn Teacher of the Year, as well as a nominee for the Los Angeles County Teacher of the Year, during her 25 years in Wiseburn. Silvers said she works tirelessly for student achievement and referred to her dedicated professional. “She is a legacy at Dana Middle School,” said Silvers. “She really is a part of what makes Dana tick.” The last Wiseburn staff member to be honored for 25 years of service was Ana Montes, a classified employee working in the district office. Johnstone said her dependability and diligence are unmatched. She has tackled a long list of tasks in her tenure, up to and including ordering the vases given to her and the other honorees. “She's pretty much a jack-of-alltrades. She has done it all,” said Johnstone. “Her contributions to the Wiseburn School District have been invaluable. Anything that's gone on in Wiseburn in the last 25 years she knows about it.” John Grady, another classified employee, was recognized for 30 years of working for Wiseburn. He has been a feature at every school in the district and maintenance and operations director Bill Denney said he is dependable, a hard worker and always willing to help out. He is retiring in the near future and Denney said he will miss him and the barbeque he cooks up. The next teacher to receive accolades was Karen Kosenski-Arias, a first grade teacher at Anza Elementary who has worked in the district for 30 years. Anza principal Sarah Nitsos read some past performance reviews that in addition to complements on her flexibility and rapport with students, proclaimed her a “master teacher in every aspect.” Said Nitsos, “Karen is an example of an excellent teacher and a professional.” Arias wasn't the only 30-year Anza teacher; fourth grade teacher Jeannette Sutton was also honored for her tenure in the district. Nitsos described her as a consummate professional and a wonderful teacher, as well as having the “the most impeccable handwriting of anyone I've ever seen in my entire life.” Sutton has also been honored as Wiseburn Teacher of the Year in 2010 and her former principal current director of curriculum Chris Jones referred to her as a “highly valued member of the Anza family.” The next staff member to be honored for 30 years of service was Margaret Lawson, a classified aide at Cabrillo elementary. Cabrillo principal Margaret Lynch said she is a patient, caring teacher who appreciates students and teachers alike. “She's magical in the first grade classrooms she works in,” said Lynch. “After time with [her] they are better readers, better mathematicians. They're just better people.” Lastly, Dana sixth grade math and science teacher Candy Gray was recognized for 30 years of working in the district. Silvers said she is an energetic and enthusiastic teacher and a valuable teacher leader. She has chaperoned many of Dana's sixth grade camping trips in addition to contributions to the community as a member of the site council and as a member of the leadership team. Silver said the thing that stands out about her the most is her bright and kind personality. “Part of what makes Candy so impressive as a teacher is her sense of humor and her wit that she brings to the classroom every day,” said Silvers. • PUBLIC NOTICES APN: 4077-019-044 TS No: CA05004214-13- 1 TO No: 8388281 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED April 13, 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On June 23, 2014 at 09:00 AM, behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA 91766, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on April 25, 2007 as Instrument No. 20070993374 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by KAREN A COX, A SINGLE WOMAN, as Trustor(s), in favor of COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4170 W 147TH ST UNIT 101, LAWNDALE, CA 90260-1779 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 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 thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated 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 obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $358,013.92 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a 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 specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. 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. 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 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 Priority Posting and Publishing at 714-573-1965 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Web site address listed below for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA05004214- 13-1. 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. Date: May 19, 2014 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA05004214-13-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 Joseph Barragan, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www. priorityposting.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Priority Posting and Publishing at 714-573-1965 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. P1095464 5/29, 6/5, 06/12/2014 Lawndale Tribune Pub. 5/29, 6/5, 6/12/14 HL-24289
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