Mountain Views News          Saturday, March 17, 2012

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. 2012-032336

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 
SKY NETWORK COMMUNICATIONS, LLC., 
3517 TWEEDY BLVD. #B, SOUTH GATE, CA 
90280. Full name of registrant(s) is (are) SKY 
NETWORK COMMUNICATIONS, LLC., 3517 
TWEEDY BLVD. #B, SOUTH GATE, CA 90280. 
This Business is conducted by: A LIMITED 
LIABILITY COMPANY. Signed: WILLIAM 
LANDEROS. This statement was filed with the 
County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 02/28/12. 
The registrant(s) has (have) commenced to transact 
business under the fictitious business name or names 
listed above on 02/01/2012. NOTICE- This Fictitious 
Name Statement expires five years from the date it 
was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new 
Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed 
prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not 
of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious 
Business Name in violation of the rights of another 
under Federal, State, or common law (See section 
14411 et seq. Business and Professions Code)Publish: 
Mountain Views News 

Dates Pub: March 03, 10, 17, 24, 2012

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. 2012-033867

The following person(s) is (are) doing business 
as: SOCIAL SOCIETY, 1304 W. 2nd ST., L.A., CA 
90026. Full name of registrant(s) is (are) VONTRESE 
POWELL, ERICALANE BROWN, 1304 W. 2nd ST. 
#310, L.A., CA 90026, MARLON BURRELL, 1304 
W. 2nd ST. #466, L.A., CA 90026. This Business 
is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP. 
Signed: VONTRESE POWELL. This statement was 
filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County 
on 02/29/12. The registrant(s) has (have) commenced 
to transact business under the fictitious business name 
or names listed above on 02/29/2012. NOTICE- This 
Fictitious Name Statement expires five years from 
the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. 
A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be 
filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement 
does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a 
Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights 
of another under Federal, State, or common law (See 
section 14411 et seq. Business and Professions Code)
Publish: Mountain Views News 

Dates Pub: March 03, 10, 17, 24, 2012

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. 2012-034509

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 
STRAIGHTLINE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, 
403 S. GENESEE, L.A., CA 90036. Full name 
of registrant(s) is (are) RICKY BROWN, 403 S. 
GENESEE, L.A., CA 90036. This Business is 
conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. Signed: RICKY 
BROWN. This statement was filed with the County 
Clerk of Los Angeles County on 03/01/12. The 
registrant(s) has (have) commenced to transact 
business under the fictitious business name or names 
listed above on N/A. NOTICE- This Fictitious Name 
Statement expires five years from the date it was filed 
in the office of the County Clerk. A new Fictitious 
Business Name Statement must be filed prior to that 
date. The filing of this statement does not of itself 
authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business 
Name in violation of the rights of another under 
Federal, State, or common law (See section 14411 
et seq. Business and Professions Code)Publish: 
Mountain Views News 

Dates Pub: March 03, 10, 17, 24, 2012

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. 2012-030823

The following person(s) is (are) doing business 
as: UNTIE MEL FAMILY CHILDCARE, 11162 
GONSALVES PL., CERRITOS, CA 90703. Full name 
of registrant(s) is (are) SHERMAL JEFFERSON, 
11162 GONSALVES PL., CERRITOS, CA 90703. 
This Business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. 
Signed: SHERMAL JEFFERSON. This statement 
was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles 
County on 02/24/12. The registrant(s) has (have) 
commenced to transact business under the fictitious 
business name or names listed above on 06/18/2006. 
NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement expires 
five years from the date it was filed in the office of 
the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name 
Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing 
of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in 
this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation 
of the rights of another under Federal, State, or 
common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and 
Professions Code)Publish: Mountain Views News 

Dates Pub: March 03, 10, 17, 24, 2012

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. 2012-032181

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 
W.M. TRUCKING, 4349 PROSPECT AVE., L.A., 
CA 90027. Full name of registrant(s) is (are) JOHNNY 
WILSON MELGAR, MORELIA E. MELGAR, 4349 
PROSPECT AVE., L.A., CA 90027. This Business is 
conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP. Signed: 
JOHNNY WILSON MELGAR. This statement was 
filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County 
on 02/27/12. The registrant(s) has (have) commenced 
to transact business under the fictitious business name 
or names listed above on 09/22/2004. NOTICE- This 
Fictitious Name Statement expires five years from 
the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. 
A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be 
filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement 
does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a 
Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights 
of another under Federal, State, or common law (See 
section 14411 et seq. Business and Professions Code)
Publish: Mountain Views News 

Dates Pub: March 03, 10, 17, 24, 2012

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. 2012-030808

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 
WIN IT TRAINING, 950 TERRACE 49, L.A., CA 
90042. Full name of registrant(s) is (are) ARTHUR 
MORENO JR., 950 TERRACE 49, L.A., CA 
90042, MARIO THOMPSON, 4708 TEESDALE 
AVE., STUDIO CITY, CA 91604. This Business 
is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP. 
Signed: ARTHUR MORENO JR. This statement was 
filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 
02/24/12. The registrant(s) has (have) commenced to 
transact business under the fictitious business name or 
names listed above on N/A. NOTICE- This Fictitious 
Name Statement expires five years from the date it 
was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new 
Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed 
prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not 
of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious 
Business Name in violation of the rights of another 
under Federal, State, or common law (See section 
14411 et seq. Business and Professions Code)Publish: 
Mountain Views News 

Dates Pub: March 03, 10, 17, 24, 2012

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. 2012-022665

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 
MOUNTAIN TRAIL RECORDS 371 N MOUNTAIN 
TRAIL AVENUE, SIERRA MADRE, CA. 91024. 
Full name of registrant(s) is (are) JEAN SUDBURY 
371 N. MOUNTAIN TRAIL AVENUE, SIERRA 
MADRE, CA. 91024. This Business is conducted 
by: AN INDIVIDUAL Signed: JEAN SUDBURY. 
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of 
Los Angeles County on 02/08/12. The registrant(s) 
has (have) commenced to transact business under 
the fictitious business name or names listed above 
on N/A. NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement 
expires five years from the date it was filed in the 
office of the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business 
Name Statement must be filed prior to that date. The 
filing of this statement does not of itself authorize 
the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in 
violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, 
or common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business 
and Professions Code)

Publish: Mountain Views News 

Dates Pub: March 03, 10, 17, 24, 2012

 

17

HOMES AND PROPERTY

 Mountain Views News Saturday, March 17, 2012 

One Of A Kind: Featuring unique homes and gardens and the people who create them. Story by Chris Bertrand Photos by Susanne Hayek


JUST LISTED: 
HISTORIC 
1884 HOME IN 
MONROVIA

Charm, History 
and Tradition… 
Sensitively Updated 
for Today’s Lifestyle!

In 1884, The “Monroe Cottage” home was the first to be constructed 
in fledgling Monrovia, by the community’s founders, the Monroe 
family, who moved west after a decade building railroad in the 
country’s heartland. 

Two pioneering brothers, William and Campbell Monroe, and their 
families, initially constructed a single level home with outdoor 
plumbing and a separate kitchen building, where both families 
resided together until William’s home, “The Oaks”, was completed 
in 1885 just a block away. 

A second story was added to the Queen Anne style house for 
Campbell Monroe in November, 1887, including a hipped roof and 
several gabled dormers. The addition is probably due to the arrival 
of the Monroe’s’ parents from Ottumwa, Iowa. The extended family 
remained in residence until 1907. 

Though the Monroes owned the home for only two decades, its 
name, the “Monroe Cottage” stuck. That “cottage” home now boasts 
3100 square feet of living space, including the historic main home, 
a recently constructed full guest house, a four car tandem garage, 
a gorgeous salt water pool with arching fountains, and an outdoor 
fireplace. 

Owning a historic home has turned the current owners into avid 
historic home buffs. They have enjoyed fleshing out the history 
of the property, gathering old photos and data from sources like 
the Monrovia Old Home Preservation Group (MOHPG) and 
Historical Museum archives and documents, as well as oral history 
from those whose families settled here. They even became active 
in the MOHPG, including the group’s efforts at landmarking 
properties and keeping developers and their projects in line with the 
neighborhoods. The home was featured recently on 2011’s Mother’s 
Day Tour. Said the seller, “It’s been an honor to own such a historic 
landmark, especially since we are now part of its rich history.”

A century ago, a home’s site location was even more critical than 
today in creating a comfortable home, warmed by the sunlight 
in winter, shaded from the heat of summer by big porches, and 
naturally cooled by Sundowner breezes. This house was built 
to passively provide all those benefits. The Monroes, in fact, had 
driven all over Southern California, looking for “the perfect place to 
build a home in the country,” with the Monroe brothers purchasing 
239 acres from “Lucky” Baldwin at $125 an acre. 

The seller comments, “The house was built before electricity, 
so it was carefully located, set just right so breezes flow through 
the house. The high ceilings and raised structure allow for cool 
summer nights. Although the home has central air conditioning, 
we seldom use it. The outdoor porches, which shade the home from 
the strongest summer rays, are our favorite hangout for meals three 
seasons of the year.” 

Today’s Monroe Cottage blends more than a century of the charm, 
history, and tradition with elegant, modern conveniences. Though 
the Monroes subdivided fourteen of their acres in 1907, and it 
appears that later homes were constructed on the acreage post 
World War II, the integral charm of the setting has been preserved 
with the expansive front lawn and the generous setback from the 
street, aptly named Monroe Place. The front lawn remains a favorite 
place for a neighborhood pickup game of catch. 

The main floor living areas boast 12’ ceilings with a 
traditional Victorian floorplan of separate parlors and 
dining room. The configuration fits today’s lifestyle 
perfectly, as the huge pocket doors slide effortlessly to 
open for a free flowing floorplan for grand entertaining or 
just “great room”, open floorplan living. The dining, living, 
and family rooms, or parlors to use the Victorian term, just 
as easily close off to allow for multiple, separate activities.

Along the back of the home, there’s a modern, yet vintage-
looking kitchen, tastefully adorned with a tin-style ceiling 
and the signage of a bygone era, open to a large casual 
dining room with a planning desk/computer station, 
perfect for homework or meal planning. Tucked away to 
preserve the vintage look, you’ll find the microwave and 
the wine chiller.

The two wide porches become the outdoor living room 
every evening. Wicker and rocking chairs beckon one to 
take a few moments to soak in the beautiful front yard, and 
reconnect with friends and family. The covered back porch 
overlooks the sparkling salt water pool, spa and outdoor 
fireplace area, and includes a wonderful Viking grill station, ample 
room for a table and seating, plus an outdoor cabana bath. 

The owner chuckled, “I used to have ‘grill envy’ until we moved 
here. The fabulous back porch and grill/cooking/ serving station 
allows us to enjoy the outdoors, cook, entertain and dine on the 
covered back porch, perfectly protected from the elements, rain or 
shine.”

Upstairs, the master suite was created by combining several rooms, 
and includes a beautiful, spacious bedroom, a bath with a claw foot 
tub and walk-in shower, plus a separate dressing room and closet, 
which includes a desk and window. 

Designated as historic home #82 within the city, this extraordinary 
property has also been designated a Mills Act property, one of 
about sixty in Monrovia. Renewable every ten years, the Mills Act 
provides property tax relief in exchange for the owner’s efforts and 
investment in preserving the exterior historic presentation and the 
neighborhood’s architectural context for future generations. 

The Monroe Cottage has been featured in magazines, newspapers, 
and on several historic home tours, and even in a commercial. It is 
the well-beloved subject of Plein Air artist groups, who occasionally 
arrange to bring their easels to paint the historic façade.

The Monroe Cottage, 225 Monroe Place in Monrovia, is offered 
at $1,450,000 by Eileen Benson of Dilbeck Real Estate in Arcadia. 
For more information, visit www.225MonroePlace.com or contact 
Benson at 626-278-0187. 

Information included in this article was obtained from MOHPG 
documents, the Monrovia Historical Museum, and verbal history 
information obtained by the seller and MOHPG. 

Know of an interesting, home, garden or person who helps create 
them? Send the contact information to C.Bertrand@MtnViewsNews.
com 


BATHROOM STAGING 
ON A BUDGET

(NAPS)—While the real estate market remains 
a challenge for those looking to sell, some 
simple staging and remodeling tips can help 
make your home more attractive to prospective 
buyers.

Bathrooms can sell houses but not if they are 
lackluster and out of date. While it can be easy 
to spend five figures on a complete remodel, 
there are less expensive ways to give your 
bathroom a fresh new look. For example, a 
little paint, some fresh flowers and new shower 
fixtures can take your bathroom from outdated 
to outstanding.

Here are a few tips to help:

• If you can’t afford to replace outdated 
wallpaper, work with the colors you already 
have. Buy some matching towels or a new 
shower curtain to coordinate the look. 

• If you can paint, it’s an easy weekend 
project that will brighten the space. Go for 
lighter colors; white is a classic.

• Clear off the counters. This is especially 
important in a smaller bathroom to create the 
illusion of more space.

• Clean the bathroom thoroughly. Make 
sure everything sparkles.

• Styles change, so if possible, update your 
shower fixtures. Finding fixtures in styles 
that fit your decor doesn’t have to break 
your budget. For example, Speakman offers 
modern and traditional collections in a variety 
of finishes. 

The Neo Collection adds bold style for a 
modern look, while the graceful curvature of 
the hardware in the Alexandria Collection 
helps create a luxurious feel. The distinctive 
details of the Caspian Collection offer an 
unconventional, modern touch and the Rainier 
Collection delivers a unique square design 
so bold it can update any traditionally styled 
bathroom. 

Stylish and innovative valves, designer faucets 
and accessories can be obtained to cost 
effectively coordinate your remodeling efforts. 

• Add a touch of luxury. Scented candles, spa 
accessories and rolled towels can help create 
the sense of a spa. 

• Add a plant or a bouquet of flowers for a 
burst of color.

For more information, visit www.
speakmanshowers.com.

STRENGTH IN NUMBERS

Selling your home in anything other than 
an active market can seem challenging, but 
what do you do when yours is only one of 
many homes in your neighborhood with For 
Sale signs? Surprisingly, there are actually 
some advantages to marketing your home in 
this situation. 

More buyers are drawn to neighborhoods 
where they can preview more homes at once. 
More buyers means more opportunities for 
your home to be seen and to attract an offer, 
so make your listing stand out against your 
competition. 

Price your home aggressively after 
reviewing the comparable sales figures 
provided by your real estate representative. 
Don’t give your neighbors the advantage 
of looking like a bargain compared to your 
listing - take it yourself and show buyers 
what a great value you’re offering. If you’re 
competing against foreclosure listings, 
having your home in “move in” condition 
helps, because foreclosures often need lots of 
repairs. 

With this much activity in the 
neighborhood, make sure that your home is 
available for showing on literally a moment’s 
notice. Buyers who come to look at other 
listings may spot yours and want to see it right 
away to make comparisons. Be prepared for 
“impulse” prospects with good housekeeping 
and an escape plan for unexpected showings. 

Finally, don’t worry if your neighbor sells 
first - that just makes for less competition in 
your market!

Luther Tsinoglou is licensed and practicing 
real estate since 1992. He specializes in 
residential and income property in Southern 
California. Luther can be reached at his direct 
line (626) 695-8650 or at luther@tsinoglou.
com. 

Updating shower fixtures is 
essential, as styles change.

LEGALS (cont. from pg. 14)

LANDSCAPING LIGHTLY - A SUSTAINABLE 
LANDSCAPE WORKSHOP FOR HOMEOWNERS

SUNDAY, MARCH 18, 2012 

12:00–4:30 p.m.

FREE with Pre-Registration: Please call 213-229-9947 or reply 
to www.tinyurl.com/landscapinglightly

 Topics include: Native plant gardening, harvesting rainwater, 
tree selection and care, backyard fruit and vegetable gardens, 
composting and mulching, living with wildlife, invasive plants, 
and fire-safe landscaping. Space is limited, register now!

Speakers:

• Owen Dell – Sustainable Landscaping for Dummies

• J. Lopez - Los Angeles County Fire Department Forestry 
Division

• Sabrina Drill - UC Cooperative Extension

• Rebecca Latta - Consulting Arborist

• Kazi Pitelka – Edible Gardening Expert

• Ellen Mackey – Council for Watershed Health

• Barbara Eisenstein – Native Plant Horticulturist

 Sponsored by the Council for Watershed Health, Rivers and 
Mountains Conservancy, and the Los Angeles County Arboretum 
and Botanic Garden Los Angeles and San Gabriel Rivers 
Watershed Council (now the Council for Watershed Health) 
700 N. Alameda St., Los Angeles, CA 90012