Page 2 May 30, 2013 PUBLIC NOTICES Finance improvements, the boundaries of the assessment Keeping Funeral Costs Affordable RESOLUTION NO. 7540 the City Clerk and approved by the City Council. Section 4. A full and detailed description of the A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY district, its zones and the proposed assessments THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of upon assessable lots and parcels of land within the DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY STREET Hawthorne, California as follows: district are contained in the City Engineer’s Report By Jason Alderman available. LIGHTING ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR of May 16, 2013, which report is incorporated by 2013-2014 AND SETTING TUESDAY, JUNE 11, Section 1. That it is the intent of the City reference hereby as though fully set forth herein. Anyone who’s put a loved one to Note: The Funeral Rule does not 2013 AT 6:00 P.M. AS THE TIME AND DATE OF Council to levy and collect assessments within the A PUBLIC HEARING assessment district described in the City Engineer’s Section 5. That, pursuant to Section 22625 of rest knows that death is not cheap. apply to third-party sellers such as WHEREAS, the City Council of the City 2014, except that there shall be no assessment California, on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at 6:00pm, According to the National Funeral casket and monument dealers, orthe Streets and Highways Code of the State ofReport, dated May 16, 2013 for the fiscal year 2013- No. 5178 on the 26th day of April 1982, forming the another local agency. City of Hawthorne, California, regarding the levy Directors Association, the average to cemeteries that lack an on-sitea hearing will be held by the City Council of theupon a Federal or State government agency, or of Hawthorne, California, has adopted Resolution Street Lighting Maintenance District of Hawthorne, of the proposed assessment. The hearing will adult funeral cost $6,560 in 2009 funeral home. pursuant to the provisions of Section 22585, et. Section 2. The improvements in the district consist be held in the City Council Chambers, located at seq. of the Streets and Highways Code; and of the public and traffic signal lighting facilities now 4455 W. 126th Street, Hawthorne, CA 90250. (their most current data). That If your beliefs don’t require WHEREAS, on May 14, 2013 the City or which may hereafter be constructed or installed, Council approved preparation of an engineering and the maintenance and servicing thereof. Section 6. That the City Clerk shall give notice of doesn’t include such common add- following specific funeral ments for fiscal year 2013-2014; and Section 3. The district is designated as the be published pursuant to Streets and Highways ons as a cemetery plot, headstone, protocols, here are a few ways tosaid hearing causing the Resolution of Intention to- report setting forth estimated street lighting assess WHEREAS, the required engineering report Hawthorne and its general location is within the flowers, obituaries and limousine, reduce costs while still honoringCode Section 22626.Street Lighting Maintenance District of the City of and estimates have been completed and filed with boundaries of the City of Hawthorne. which can add thousands to the bill. the deceased and their survivors: Because death is a frequently avoided Veterans, immediate family members, topic, many people aren’t armed with members of the Commissioned Corps of information about the many variables – and the U.S. Public Health Service and certain costs – involved in planning a funeral. Thus, civilians who’ve provided military-related just when survivors are grieving and most service may be entitled to burial at a national vulnerable, they’re bombarded by decisions cemetery with a grave marker. Burial is free, that must be made quickly, often without but families are responsible for funeral home even knowing what their loved one would expenses and transportation to the cemetery. have wanted. A $255 lump-sum death benefit is available The key message for the living is to decide to surviving spouses or minor children of on preferred funeral arrangements ahead of eligible workers who paid into Social Security. time and to convey those wishes to your For many, cremation is a viable, less family – ideally in your will. expensive option to burial. If you plan to Another important lesson: Know your legal hold a viewing first before the cremation, rights and what funeral-related goods and ask whether you can rent an attractive casket services cost so you – or your survivors – don’t for the ceremony. feel pressured into buying things you don’t Some families prefer not to hold a public want or need. The Federal Trade Commission viewing. For them, “direct cremation” or (FTC) oversees “The Funeral Rule,” which “immediate burial” may make sense. Because regulates how funeral providers must deal the body is promptly cremated or interred, with consumers. Among its provisions: embalming and cosmetology services are Upon request, funeral homes must provide not necessary, which saves hundreds of an itemized price list of all their goods and dollars. Also, with direct cremation you can services, whether you call (even anonymously) opt for an unfinished wood coffin or heavy or visit in person. cardboard enclosure for the journey to the You have the right to choose among crematorium. their offerings (with certain state-mandated You can purchase a casket or cremation exceptions) and are not required to purchase urn from a source other than your funeral package deals containing unwanted items. home. The funeral home cannot assess Prior to purchasing a casket or outer burial handling fees or require you to be there to container from a funeral home, they must take delivery. share descriptions and prices before showing The death of a loved one is always you stock on hand. upsetting, but you may be able to ease your Providers that offer cremations must family’s emotional and financial burdens by make alternative containers (besides caskets) planning ahead.• “Wishes cost nothing, unless you want them to come true DAY of MAY 2012. ATTEST: -Frank TygerCity of Hawthorne, CaliforniaAPPROVED AS TO FORM: PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 28th DANIEL JUAREZ, Mayor RUSSELL I. MIYAHIRA NORBERT HUBER City Attorney City Clerk City of Hawthorne, California City of Hawthorne, California Hawthorne Press Tribune HH-21813 Classifieds Published 5.30.13 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a public hear- ing will be held by the City Council of the City The deadline for Classified Ad submission and payment is Noon on Tuesday to appear in Thursday’s paper. Advertisements must be of Hawthorne in the City Council Chambers of California, at 6:00 p.m., Friday, June 14, 2013 to PUBLISH YOUR submitted in writing by mail, fax or email. You may pay by cash, check, or credit card (Visa or M/C over the phone). the City Hall, 4455 W. 126th Street, Hawthorne, consider the following: Errors: Please check your advertisements immediately. Any corrections and/or changes in an ad must be requested prior to the fol- Projected Revenue and Requested Appropriations only be credited for the first time the error appears. No credit will be issued for an amount greater than the cost of the advertisement.FOR $75lowing Tuesday deadline in order to receive a credit. A credit will be issued for only the first time the error appears. Multiple runs willDBA Workshop for Proposed Annual Budget including for Fiscal Year 2013-2014. Beware: Employment offers that suggest guaranteed out-of-state or overseas positions may be deceptive or unethical in nature. If June 14, 2013, and offer written or oral informa- you have any doubts about the nature of a company, contact the local office of the Better Business Bureau, (213) 251-9696. 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Admission and demonstrate ability in working with Family Garage Sale! Women clothes, Office/Retail space available focus on environmentally friendly practices activities are free. a program of Christian nurture. Must desk, bedding, handbags. per square foot NNN. Call (310)jewelry, men’s shoes, comp. table/on Main Street 1800 sq.ft. $1.85preschool children and their parents in to demonstrate how they can also help you If you are interested in being a part of meet all state requirements, have a 647-1635. save time and money. the event, please contact: Douglas Krauss, in human growth and development, No Early Birds. Moving Sale! 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