BY WILLIAM ROLLER

In an effort to generate rev-enue through increased sales tax,the Calexico City Council onMarch 7 voted in favor of allow-ing automobile dealers to holdsales events on properties otherthan the dealership's location.

Specifically, the councilapproved amending the city codeto allow such "tent sales" untilMarch 2019. After that time, themeasure will be assessed todetermine its effectiveness ingenerating revenue.

Mayor Maritza Hurtado wasthe sole vote in opposition.

While the measure was origi-nally set to be in effect only untilJuly, the council agreed at theurging of Councilman JesusEscobar to extend it to nextMarch on the condition its resultsbe reviewed to determine viabili-ty.

A permit fee will cost $135and a business license, with theamount to be determined basedon projected sales, will also berequired.

Ben Horton of HortonProfessional Services, a develop-ment consultancy, presented theargument in favor of the tent-saleordinance.

"A unique thing about it, allsales taxes remain in Calexico,"said Horton. "Although it will byno means eliminate our financialdifficulties ($700,000 city budgetdeficit), it will help move it for-ward "

So far Imperial Valley Autohas committed to offer vehiclesfor sale from March 22-27 at

Crossroads Plaza. Site and aerialmaps have been sent to I.V. Autoto alert it to traffic ingress andegress to alleviate congestion.

Meanwhile, interim CityAttorney Carlos Campos notifiedthe council the tent sales must beopen to all and not just countydealerships, to avoid any impro-priety.

"This will be a boon," saidHorton. "Other businesses likeStarbucks, Carl's Jr. and Forever21 will see an overflow of busi-ness and we look forward to it."

Under the public hearing seg-ment, with no action, the council

heard a proposal to rezone threeproject developments from resi-dential single family and com-mercial highway to residentialapartment. The proposal alsocalls for approval of resolutionsadopting a negative declarationand a general plan amendment. Anegative declaration is a docu-ment that states a developmentwill not have an effect on theenvironment and the developerwill not have to file an environ-mental impact report.

Ralph Morales, city planningand buildings manager, made the

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BY WILLIAM ROLLER

Despite dark skies and on andoff rain on March 10, crowdsfrom across the world would notbe discouraged from the spectac-ular show of the Blue Angels atthe Naval Air Facility El Centro.

NAF commander Capt. BrentAlfonzo welcomed visitors to the48th annual free event and prom-ised the flight lineup would thrillany aviation enthusiast, alongwith static displays of past andpresent aircraft.

Admiring a Curtiss P40 sin-gle-engine WWII fighter withpainted shark face was PedroGarcia, who arrived from Yumawith his children. Garcia just leftthe military in September, havingbeen a sergeant in the militarypolice at Fort Bliss in El Paso. Itwas his first time at an air show.

"I wanted my kids to see how

thingschangedfrom the wayswe used to fightwars to how it's donenow," he said.

Photographing anotherWWII-era fighter, theHellCat/BearCat, was freelancephotographer Peter Steehouwerfrom Utrecht, Netherlands.Steehouwer maintains hisAirshow Action photo gallerywith Facebook and Twitter pages.

"I was here in 2006 and nowI'm touring California," he said."I'll be going to Nellis Air Force

Basein Las Vegas, then to MCAS(Marine Corps Air Station)Yuma, and the following day toLuke Air Force Base in Glendale(Ariz.)," he said. "I use these pic-tures for magazines and other airshows in Europe."

Inspecting an F4U Corsairfighter was Carl Berner of SanDiego who also owns a home inOcotillo. Berner recalled he hasvisited the Marine Corps AirStation in Miramar several times. "It's fifty times the size of this--a

monstrosity," he said. "I like thismuch better because it's moreintimate. I can see the demonstra-tion flights much better."

But like most, ConradFletcher and his adult daughter,Carol Horne, focused on the BlueAngels whom they said were"fantastic."

They have followed other airshows in the west.

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For some people, SaintPatrick's Day is the day whenthey wear something green sothat they will not get pinched byleprechauns. For others it is anopportunity to go to a pub anddrink green beer.

What is the history behindthis yearly celebration?According to legend, MaewynSuccat was born in RomanBritain around 385 AD, raised byhis father as a Christian. He saysin his writings that when he was16 he was captured by Irishpirates, taken to Ireland as a slaveand forced to tend sheep for sixyears. The people there practicedpagan polytheism, believing inmany gods and goddesses.

While in captivity, his faith inChristianity increased, and after a

Continued on Page 5Aurora High School

Joins Walk Out

U.S. Navy Angels Turn Grey Skies Blue

JOHN MORENO, PRINCIPAL of Aurora High School is withstudents as they prayed for the victims of the Marjory StonemanDouglas shooting. Everywhere, it seemed, the students have hadenough. At thousands of schools across the country, from Alaskato Florida and everywhere in between, students walked out ofclass Wednesday to protest gun violence. Photos Courtesy ofPrincipal John Moreno

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BYWILLIAM ROLLER

As the large-animalauction began on the

early morning ofMarch 10, months of

hard work and dedica-tion, and even

futures, rode onthe outcome of

what is known inImperial Valley as "Pay

Day."Bidding for hogs was

expected to begin at $3-4 apound and possibly

fetch $20 in someinstances, noted auc-

tioneer PaulCooper. Studentswho raise ani-

mals have muchinvested in their projects; along

with the purchase price there is feed,

veterinarian bills, brushes, combs andfeed buckets.

"They get rewarded for doing agood job and devotion to their proj-ect," said Cooper. "They learn aboutsuccess and failures of business, butthat's life. It's fun to try and understandthe dynamics--how the auctioneerextracts another bid from buyers."

Cooper explained he is a bit like areferee and that he works for the seller(students) so they get the best price fortheir product.

"It's a lot of fun," he added. "But Idon't make a living at this anymore. Ido it because I like it."

Filling much of the bleachers werethe bidders, such as Ben Jenkins, whohad some skin in the game, or at leasthis own flesh and blood, as his grand-son, Stetson McCoy, owned the hog onwhich he was planning to bid.

The reason bids advance steadily isbecause, "everybody has a kid orgrandkid going to college," remarkedJenkins. Stetson is already slated to go

to a technical school to lean farmmachinery repair, among other disci-plines.

"It's amazing how they bid up theprice and amazing how some go for$25 a pound," said Jenkins.

One of the fortunate was MayriahBostic, a senior at El Centro'sSouthwest High School and memberof the Mt. Signal 4-H Club. He 262-pound hog, "Lister," brought in $11per pound. Even though it was her sev-enth year raising hogs, she maintainedshe still enjoys the process.

"I like forming a bond with my ani-mal but there can be challenges if theirpersonality is stubborn," said Mariah."But I'll use the money for a collegefund and I plan to attend SouthwesternCollege in San Diego."

Before getting to the auction, ani-mals go to the market call and arejudged on marketability--their confor-mation or the ideal of that particularanimal.

"When judges work the market

they look for the best one and studentshave to be able to present animals to ajudge, showmanship," Cooper pointedout. "A student has to show off to ajudge what you brought. And out of aclass of 20 hogs you can get lost in theheard. There's a real specific methodof how to present properly to a judge."

At the fair on March 3, LexisSmith of the Holtville FFA was gettingher lamb, "Saphira," ready for thearena.

"At 142 pounds, she's a good size,"said Lexis. "I hope she wins a ribbon.But when I started off with lambs itwas a bit more challenging because Iwas tinier."

Raising a lamb in the Brawley FFAwas Isabella De Loera, who thought itwas fun yet still a responsibility.

"I think it's challenging because wedon't work with halters and we have tolearn to keep the animal under con-trol," she said. "They're naturally skit-tish and not accustomed to being han-

ISABELLA DE LOERA at the Market Call of theCalifornia Mid-Winter Fair & Fiesta,

March 3.

QUEUE TO HOG arena before the auction

BEN JENKINS, BIDDER, at the auction. AUCTIONEER PAUL COOPER at the hog auction.

dled. But when you start working witha lamb they'll get accustomed to youand get affectionate. I feed "Barb"twice a day and walk her long enoughto get her tired."

Despite everybody's valiant effortsthere could be only one champion.Winning the purple ribbon wasMonica Ruiz's lamb "Xander" of theCalipatria FFA.

"It can be nerve racking," sheadmitted. "You try to make family andfriends happy. But now I'm excited-and happy."

Fair Animal Auction: A Lot More Than What Meets the Flesh

MAYRIAH BOSTIC, MT. Signal 4H member whoearned $11 /lb. at the hog auction at the California

Mid-Winter Fair & Fiesta, March 10.

BY WILLIAM ROLLER

The Imperial County Boardof Supervisors took up the causeof the Mayan Hotel former ten-ants who were evicted from thedwelling when El Centro officialsclosed it for health-code viola-tions.

At their March 13 meeting,

supervisors voted 5-0 to approverecommendations fromEsperanza Colio Warren, countycommunity and economic devel-opment manager, to establish acounty bank account for formertenants. Warren noted $18,000was raised in donations fromnonprofits and businesses to help18 residents who lived at thehotel, plus help two persons

already receiving county assis-tance for temporary shelter, to getvouchers for hotel stays.

"I needed board approval todeposit the money into a countygovernment account and thendistribute checks to tenants," saidWarren. "We're getting another$5,000 from Clinicas de Saluddel Pueblo. The additional fundsare very helpful and will sustaineverybody for a month."

Complaints against MayanHotel owner Jack Rafiq weredocumented back to the begin-ning of 2011. Grievances focusedon bed bugs, cockroaches, mold,neglected trash and other build-ing code violations. But the cityis trying to work with Rafiq, whowas informed by the city's CodeEnforcement Department toclean up the dwelling, remarkedWarren.

The hotel is located at SouthSixth and West State streets.

"The owners must get every-thing up to code,"said El CentroCity Councilman Jason Jackson."But talks about tenants returningare extremely premature. Theyhave a lot to do to come up tocode."

In other business, the boardapproved havingBlackhawkEnvironmental, Inc.,provide

third-party environmental moni-toring at the Mount Signal IISolar Farm project as recom-mended by Jim Minnick, countydirector of planning and develop-ment services.

Minnick informed the boardhe was contacted by the appli-cant, D.E. Shaw & Co. L.P., inJanuary requesting the countyuse Blackhawk for the environ-mental monitoring. In a matrix toevaluate five responding propos-als,Planning and Development

learned Blackhawk has success-fully completed numerous priorthird-party environmental proj-ects located nearby the proposedproject area.

Minnick added Blackhawkhas met all previous environmen-tal work timelines and cost esti-mates. Also, there will be no fis-cal impact to the county's generalfund as all costs of the project areassumed by D. E. Shaw.Construction is anticipated tostart in April.

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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS. PHOTOS BY WILLIAM ROLLER

Calexico City Council............. continued from page onepresentation supporting the zon-ing change for three differentparcels of various acreage andthat proposes eliminating theplanning department's review.

The council also voted unani-mously to partner with theImperial Valley Small BusinessDevelopment Center to establisha "business hub" under which thetwo will work to attract and growmore businesses in Calexico,specifically by encouragingentrepreneurs to access SBDC'sfree consulting services. There isno financial component to theagreement.

"Our focus is on long-termplans, such as access to capital,"SBDC Director Meredith Garciatold the council, adding Calexicois an active area.

"We had 72 clients fromCalexico. that was 28 percent of

our business in Imperial County,and expended 155 client hourswith a capital infusion of over$111,000," she said.

"SBDC is about being cre-ative," Garcia added. "There are anumber of services lacking inImperial Valley. We'd like to see

the (Imperial) Valley as a centerof innovation. But businessesmust set goals and start with abusiness plan, one that works foryou, and know where you want tosee yourself years down theroad."

MAP OF PROPOSED zone changes at the Calexico City Councilmeeting on March 7. PHOTO BY WILLIAM ROLLER

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BY WILLIAM ROLLER

A planned medical center inEl Centro that would include in-patient mental health care is earn-ing praise of local officials whosay the project provides advan-tages the county has long lacked.

The one-story, 10,600-square-foot facility would be built on a1.28-acre lot at 2354 S. SecondSt., south of Interstate 8 behindThe Home Depot store. The proj-ect by BH-IC Real Estate, LLC,got the go-ahead on Feb. 13 in aunanimous vote from the cityPlanning Commission.

"It'll be a crisis center licensedby the state Department of SocialServices under the rubric of com-munity care licensing," saidAndrea Kuhlen, Imperial CountyBehavioral Health Services direc-tor, adding, "It'll be strictly volun-tary, not a 5150."

A 5150 designation is a sec-tion of the California Welfare andInstitutions Code that authorizes aclinician to involuntarily confinea person who is a danger to them-selves orothers, or whose disorderhas rendered the patient incapableof making their own medicaltreatment decisions.

Construction will comprise anoffice of 3,350 square feet whilethe remaining 7,250 square feetwill be an in-patient clinic withspace for up to 15 residents.Patients could have stays of sevento 21 days. Patients would betreated for a variety of impair-ment from a brief episode of men-tal illness, such as that related to afamily crisis, to long-term mentalillnesses such as schizophrenia orbi-polar disorder.

Kuhlen remarked it was notexceptional for numerous personsto have mental health issues yet itisless common when someonereaches out for treatment. Abouthalf of those who experience amental health disorder do notinquire about therapy.

"Hopefully the complex helpspatients step down sooner fromin-patient care," said Kuhlen. "It'salso nice it's in Imperial Valley sopatients can get this level of careright here, which has beenunavailable until now."

The rehab center will have24/7 service and Behavioral

Health looks forward to havingsuch a high level of care in thecounty so those experiencing amental health crisis can be treatedeffectively close to home, Kuhlenadded.

"It reduces stress for patientsbecause to achieve this level ofcare a patient would have to goout of county, whether short orlong term, and (that) usuallymeans a two-hour or more drive"said Kuhlen. "It also lessens stresson the family since they can paydaily visits with loved ones."

Kuhlen added she does notanticipate any backlash from resi-dents and is eager to see the build-ing open for service. The closestresidential neighbor will beDesert Trails RV Park and GolfCourse at 225 Wake Ave.

It is expected the facility willbe ready for occupancy by the endof the year.

County Probation Chief DanPrince pointed out the not so intu-itive, that offenders can both com-mit infractions and suffer mentaldisorder.

"We don't excuse aberrantbehavior because the first placethey'll go is jail, but an offendercan benefit from mental healthintervention," said Prince."There'll be an assessment at thejail because we have profession-als there, but if we go to courtthere could be recommendationsfor mental health treatment."

He continued that jail policyhas changed over recent decadesand views mental disordersthrough a treatment approach.Numerous detention facilities arenow assigned a psychiatrist,social worker and a case manage-ment worker.

"We contact therapists andcheck to see if whatever treat-ment--behavioral therapy, med-ication, psychiatrist or all ofthem--are getting to the patient,"said Alyra Cibrian, acountydeputy probation officer. "TheProbation Department has goodcommunications with case man-agers we're in frequent contactwith."

An in-patient facility such asthe one planned for El Centro islong overdue in Imperial County,she noted, and addedthere is apsychiatric social workerassigned to the jail.

"We all work together to getthose in custody the help theyneed," she said.

"They (mental health patients)

are not going to go away," saidCibrian. "So a facility in ImperialCounty is very helpful."

Business neighbors of the pro-

posed facility had not reportedback with replies by press time.

In-Patient Rehab Facility A Plus Says Local Professionals

ALYRA CIBRIAN, DEPUTY probation officer and Dan Prince, chief probationofficer of Probation Department of Imperial County discuss benefits of having amental health facility in Imperial County, March 8. PHOTO BY WILLIAM ROLLER

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daring escape, he moved back toBritain. Succat furthered his stud-ies of Christianity, became apriest and changed his name toPatrick. After experiencing avision, he decided to return toIreland as a missionary. He con-verted and baptized thousands ofpeople, established monasteries,churches and schools. He devot-ed the rest of his life to the evan-gelization of heathenIreland.According to tradition,Patrick died on the 17th of Marchtoward the end of the 5th century.

After Patrick's death, legendsabout his life proliferated, includ-ing the story of how he drove thesnakes of Ireland into the sea.According to another legend, heexplained the Holy Trinity topagans by using a shamrock, asprig whose three leaves are con-nected to the same stalk. In theearly 17th century, Saint Patrick'sDay was officially declared aChristian feast day by theChurch, and Patrick is recognizedas the patron saint of Ireland.

Due to its luscious greencountryside, Ireland becameknown as the "Emerald Isle." Thecolor green has been associatedwith Ireland since the 1600s,

when a banner with a gold harpwith silver strings on a greenbackground became the symbolof the Irish CatholicConfederation. The harp has along association with Ireland.Many people preferred it overother instruments. Irish kingswere entertained by harpists, andthe harp was also considered asymbol for the immortality of thesoul.

On many Saint Patrick's Daypost cards and other images thephrase "Erin Go Bragh" appears,and means "Ireland Forever." Inthe mid 19th century, more thanone million people died inIreland during the "GreatFamine" when potato crops failedfor successive years. This disas-ter accelerated emigration. It isestimated that over the yearsmore than 10 million people haveleft Ireland and moved to Britain,continental Europe, the UnitedStates, Latin America, and othernations. The Irish have beenextremely influential in all areasof society and culture whereverthey settled. Even the presidencyof the United States has had anIrish influence; according toWikipedia at least 22 presidents

have some Irish origin, includingAndrew Jackson and BarakObama.

Saint Patrick's Day hasbecome a day of celebration andremembrance for the Irish world-wide. Festivities include parades,parties and family dinners.Interestingly, corn beef and cab-bage is an American-Irish tradi-tion. In Ireland some of the morepopular food associated withSaint Patrick's Day include ham,shepherd's pie or roast chicken,usually served with potato bread,colcannon and black pudding.

Imperial Valley is home tomany people of Irish origin, andthrough the Claddagh Club, theynot only promote Irish culture butalso support charitable organiza-tions and provide scholarshipsfor high school students. Thisyear, on March 17th, from 5pm to7:30pm, the Claddagh Club willcelebrate with the annual St.Patrick's Day Dinner at "Paddy'sat the Rock," 132 South Plaza, inBrawley. Dinners are $14 foradults and $7 for children. Formore information, call 760-685-2846.

Ireland Forever................................................................. Continued from page one

THIS IS AN UNDATED and unmailed postcard of St. Patrick.POSTCARD FROM THE CAROL HANN COLLECTION

With the recent addition ofLevel 1 POST courses atImperial Valley College, localpolice agencies will be saving

thousands of dollars in trainingcosts per new officer, while stu-dents completing their trainingfor careers in law enforcement

can stay close to home.Level 1, also known as

Module 1, is the final series ofclasses in the CaliforniaCommission on Peace OfficerStandards and Training pro-gram, which debuted Jan. 9 atthe Imperial campus. Each stu-dent who successfully com-pletes the 533-hour, five-day-a-week program by June 7 will beeligible for full-time employ-ment as a law enforcement offi-cer. The program is one of 40POST-certified basic trainingacademies in the state.

"It's a regular, basic coursemodule format academy. Wetook an intensive academy andbroke it into three parts," saidProfessor Edward E. Wells,director of the Public SafetyDepartment, Health and PublicSafety Division at IVC.

IVC has offered Levels 2and 3 POST courses for several

years, but to complete Level 1,students had to travel nearly150 miles to the nearest facilityin San Diego or Riverside coun-ties that offers those courses.

"They have a job, family,but to become a law enforce-ment officer, they would haveto leave home. That costs more- room, board, travel," Wellssaid.

The cost savings is madeeven more significant, he said,as IVC provides training equip-ment students would otherwisehave had to buy themselves.That equipment includesfirearms, duty belts, batons andchemical agents so that studentscan save money to stay here.

In addition, IVC uses astate-of-the-art Force OptionSimulator, with driver-trainingsimulators coming on line inMarch. Courses are held insidea building specifically designed

for this type of training, Wellssaid.

"We're doing all of thethings here you would do in LosAngeles, San Diego, orSacramento," Wells said."Everyone at the college pulledtogether to make this happen."

Wells has put together ateaching staff that includes cur-rent and retired high-rankingofficers from local and statepolice agencies.

"We go after all the talentwe can to educate our students,"Wells said.

Savings to local policedepartments is in the tens ofthousands of dollars per officertrained, Wells said.

"We're helping save depart-ments money, training local res-idents and providing a servicethis county has long needed,"Wells said.

LEVEL 1, ALSO known as Module 1, is the final series of classesin the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards andTraining program. COURTESY PHOTO

Level 1 POST Courses at Imperial Valley College Recently Added

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PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF CITY OF CALEXICO PLANNINGCOMMISSION

PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission ofthe City of Calexico will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, March26, 2018 at 6:30 PM (or as soon thereafter as the agenda permits)at the City Hall Council Chambers, 608 Heber Avenue, Calexico,CA 92231, to consider approval of the following application(s):

PROJECT TITLE:

PROJECTDESCRIPTION/LOCATION:

Anyone challenging the Tentative Parcel Map in Court may be limit-ed to raising only those issues in which they or someone else raisedat the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspon-dence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the pub-lic hearing.

ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to attend this hearingand be heard on this matter, or to submit written comments to thePlanning Division prior to the hearing date.

FURTHER INFORMATION on this item may be obtained by con-tacting the City of Calexico Planning Division, 608 Heber Avenue,Calexico, California 92231 (760) 768-2118 or email to;planning@calexico.ca.gov. All agenda materials are available forreview at City Hall during regular business hours.

Legal 5376Publish: Mar. 15, 2018

UA2018-23 - Tentative Parcel Map No. 058-020-028 (Neil Fox III)

The Tentative Parcel Map proposes the subdi-vision of approximately 20.0 acres of land inorder to create four (4) parcels. ProposedParcel A is approximately 5.27 acres, Parcel Bis approximately 4.20 acres, Parcel C isapproximately 4.84 acres, and Parcel D isapproximately 4.13 acres in size. The projectsite is located along Weakly Road betweenPortico Blvd. on the East and the extension ofEstrada Blvd. on the West.

The project is exempt from formal environ-mental review pursuant to Section 15315 -minor land divisions, of the CEQA Guidelines.

Semana del 19 de marzo del 2018La Depresión Postparto

(Originalmente transmitido en octubre del 2014)Únase a nuestra conversación con una obstetra y ginecóloga regionalacerca de una condición de salud mental que se asocia con la mater-

nidad. Veremos los factores de estrés y alegrías de tener un bebé.También exploraremos como la depresión postparto puede ser identi-

ficada y los tratamientos disponibles durante esta experiencia quecambia la vida.

Dra. Marisel ChibasObstetra & Ginecóloga

(442)-265-1525(442)-265-1525

Week of March 19, 2018

Postpartum Depression(Originally aired on October 2014)

Join us as we speak to a local OB/GYN about a mental health condi-tion that is associated with child-bearing. We’ll look at having a

baby, the stressors, the joys, and how post-partum depression can beidentified and treated in the life-changing experience of parenthood.

Dr. Marisel ChibasObstetrician & Gynecologist

"In the Midland Army Airfield theydo a re-enactment of the PearlHarbor attack; it's just awesome,"said Fletcher. "P-51 mustangs dog-fight and dropped a lot of bombs(demonstration ordinance)."

Added Horne, "Today was defi-nitely worth the two-hour wait. Nowwe got a three-hour drive back toParker (Ariz.)."

In from Birmingham, England,was Alice Stevens, who frequents airshows in the United Kingdom withher husband.

"It's my first time here and I'veenjoyed it," she said. "It's well set upwith a variety of activities."

The goal of the Blue Angels,officially known as the U.S. NavyFlight Demonstration Team, is tohighlight the honor and professional-ism of the U.S. Navy and MarineCorps.

The Blue Angels team is com-prised of Cmdr. Eric Doyle, Lt.

Damon Kroes, Maj. Jeff Mullins, Lt.Cmdr. Nate Slott, Lt. Tyler Daviesand Lt. Brandon Hempler. Pilots typ-

ically serve two years with the teamand then return to the Navy orMarine Corps fleet.

P-51 MUSTANG AT 48th annual air show at NAFEC, March10. PHOTO BY WILLIAM ROLLER

Blue Angels.......................... continued from page one

Queens Womens Tournament Title at Strikezone in El CentroSUBMITTED BYMICKEY DALE

Peggy Dale ran the table inmatch play with a perfect record topost her first Queens WomensTournament title at Strikezone in ElCentro. The Imperial resident wonboth matches on Saturday andequalled it Sunday to earn theChampionship in the tournamentsponsored by the local chapter of theUnited States Bowling Congress.

“I wished I would have bowledbetter,” the newly crowned Queensaid. “But, it was fun and I enjoyedit. It's a great group of women.”

The Championship match camedown to the 2nd seeded AnaniceBush and the 3rd seeded Dale, the

seedings earned from a series withinthe Womens Tournament two weeksago. Despite their close seeds, theirpaths were quite different to thetitle.

Dale started out with a 443-374two-game match win over ToniStauf in the handicapped-basedtournament. A 443-390 win overRita Noden was followed by a nar-row 441-424 win over JessicaPacheco to earn her place in the title.

Bush had a much more difficultpath in the double elimination tour-nament. After dropping a close 426-423 match to Noden, Bush followedup with elimation wins over Stauf(437-328), top seeded Sherry Terrill(416-393), a rematch win overNoden (411-361) and a semi-finalwin over Pacheco (444-420) to lead

to the Championship.Before the title match, there was

mutual respect shown by thebowlers. “She told me when shecame up, she said I'm glad I'm bowl-ing someone I know and I felt thesame way. I felt more comfortable,but wanting to do well. Wanting toat least make my average (of 140).”

While Bush battled withfatigued, having bowled 10 gamesalready in the tournament with thepotential of 4 more to win the tour-nament, Dale fought nervousness.

”I was trying to not let my handsshake so much,” Dale revealed. “Icouldn't control the ball.”

Once the match started, she set-tled down with 141 and 158 scratchgames and her handicapped total of425 defeated Bush's two-game total

of 352. “We need to see more (women)

out here,” Dale said in lookingtoward more tournaments. “We allbowled well and it was a lot of fun.”

When reminded that her namewill be placed along with formerQueens winners on a plaque atStrikezone, the newly crownedChampion had trouble finding thewords to express her feelings.

“It doesn't seem like I belong upthere,” she said, adding “but it's anhonor.”

The IVUSBC is working on thenext tournament, the April 7-8 Openat Strikezone and encourage every-one to check out their website atwww.imperialvalleyusbc.com to getmore information. PEGGY DALE

Weekly-Chronicle Thursday, March 15, 2018, PAGE 7Freestyle Motocross Takes DaredevilsWhere Raptors Soar

BY WILLIAM ROLLER

Freestyle motocross dirtbikes do not have wings, yetthanks to their riders' skills theysnake through the air with graceapproaching a barnstormingpilot.

A sport perhaps not wellknown but often featured atopenings and intermission ofNASCAR auto races, these off-road machines are propelled 40-50 feet in the air from a steepramp and travel 75 feet to the endof a ramp at the back of a tourbus, noted Marc Burnett. He wasFMX producer and stunt-by-stuntannouncer of the California Mid-Winter Fair & Fiesta's grandstandprogram on March3.

The riders do their trickswhatever way they want at nearly100 shows all over the world, heexplained.

"And what's cool out herefans will be able to judge anddepending on how loud theapplause, (that) will determinethe winner," said Burnett. "Thereare three segments: freestyle,competition with best trick andbest whip, where they take thebike sideways in the air."

Destin Cantrell, 28, ofTemecula, said he has been ridingfreestyle since 15. He rides aKTM 450cc. Many riders madethe switch from the 250cc, two-stroke carbureted bike to the 450fuel-injected model that general-ly runs a little more consistently.

What is so appealing about thejarring contortions they put them-selves and machines throughonly a rider could know.

"It's a feeling you can't getdoing anything else--just flyingthrough the air," said Cantrell."And when the fans are judgingthat keeps us wanting to go hard-er when the crowd's louder."

Starting off in Chile and nowa resident of Hemet, JavierVillegas recalled he moved to theU.S.to up his game.

"Freestyle is the main reasonI moved here. It wasn't competi-tive enough in Chile," saidVillegas. "I wanted to competeagainst the best riders."

Riding for more than 20 yearsJeff Griffin is from Bakersfieldand rides a Yamaha 250. Theweather, which needs to be nearperfect to ride safely, can have ahazardous effect with rain andespecially wind. A tail wind canactually be an advantage but thecrosswinds at the Imperial ValleyExpo were especially unpre-dictable.

"Once in the air, the wind cansuddenly change direction andit's a lot more difficult to control(the bike) and that's too danger-ous," said Griffin.

The producers of the programagreed and canceled the sched-uled 4 p.m. competition. But bythe 6 p.m. start conditions lookedhopeful enough that riders ranpractice runs off the ramp.Completing elementary yet daz-zling aerials, Griffin conferred

with Burnett and the others. Burnett then announced, "We

got three of the best guys outhere, but winds are still over 30miles an hour. We got crosswindsand don't normally ride in theseconditions."

By 9 p.m. the winds had bro-ken, and the riders came roaringback determined to give thecrowd what they came for. Forthose who returned it was a spec-tacular show of swoops, loopsand dive-bomber bravado thegrandstand audience tore intowith gusto.

Fan Richard Ransdell, whowas in the grandstands and is aformer all-terrain-vehicle instruc-tor for the U.S. Border Patrol,admitted the whole off-roadindustry always appealed to himand he still owns a YZ 450Supermoto.

Explaining the appeal ofmotorbikes, Ransdell said,"There's something about beingout there and running across thedesert. I always enjoyed the free-dom of riding out by SuperstitionMountain or out at Glamis orButtercup. It's a family eventwith all kinds of vehicles."

Despite a phenomenal per-formance of all the riders, thecrowd cheers favored Villegas.

"It's my first year on aSuzuki. I used to ride a Honda;you learn something new," saidVillegas. "I enjoy doing combi-nations with back-flips. But ittook me awhile to master it."

FR. LEFT: VILLEGAS, Cantrell and Griffin, Motocross competitors at the California Mid-Winter Fair & Fiesta, March 3. PHOTO BY WILLIAM ROLLER

Inspiration Gallery: “Still Life Exhibits”

BY MARIO CONDE

For a group of Central UnionHigh School students, theCalifornia Mid-Winter Fair &Fiesta is more than a place tohave a good time, it's where ayear's worth of work pays off in aperformance for a big audience.

Pulsing to south-of-the-bor-der rhythms, Central's LatinDance Club showed off its movesat the fair's Plaza Patio on March8. Among the music the clubdanced to were songs by MarcAnthony, Ricky Martin, Shakiraand Selena.

"We prepare ourselves formany months to perform here atthe fair; it is our highlight of the

year," said Steve Balcom, clubadvisor.

The club is now in its ninthyear. Balcom explained clubmembers make their own choreo-graphies and organize themselvesto achieve its best group perform-ance.

Club President Aileen Ayalais the club's longest-performingmember and helps newer mem-bers with choreography andteaches them the dance pieces sothey can carry on with dancewhen they leave high school,Balcom explained.

"The club is very supportiveof each other and they help them-selves become better dancers," hesaid.

Balcom explained since club

members have the freedom ofmaking their own dance moves, itcreates close friendships sincethey have to be creative and pushthemselves to be better. It alsoprovides an incentive to do betterin school.

Next up for the club is prepar-ing a Selena tribute show atCentral later in March, the pro-ceeds of which will help financetravels and the purchase of danceattire.

The club was invited to per-form at Disneyland this year andis currently fundraising to makethe trip possible. The club alsoperforms once a year at Knott'sBerry Farm and at the San DiegoBachata Festival.

Central Union High School Dancers Showcase their Best Moves at Fair

THE CUHS LATIN Jazz group performance at the fair.

BY ALFREDO GUZMAN

The Inspiration Gallery at theImperial Valley Expo was origi-nally referred to as the Still LifeYouth Exhibit building. Duringthe California Mid-Winter Fairand Fiesta run at the Expo it con-tains the exhibits of more than2,000 youth entries. These entriescome from several different enti-ties; 4-H, FFA, ROP, independ-ent, chartered and public-schoolart programs and clubs. Theseentries represent any projects thatare not "critter-related," hence thename "Still Life Exhibits."

In 2013, it was decided thebuilding needed an update andfurnishings were added to thebuilding so youth exhibits couldbe showcased in a professionalvenue.

The community, individualsand the fair board rallied behindthe project. A committee cametogether representing 4-H, FFA,ROP, independent, chartered andpublic-school programs andformed the working base for thetransformation. As a result, thebuilding has a new name and anew, updated presentation forImperial Valley youth projects.

The upgrades to the facilitieshas shined a spotlight on thewonderful youth still-life entriesthe fair has to offer. The lightingfor the displays adds to the over-all professional level of presenta-tion, while the signage highlightsthe different categories. Thehanging system enhances all thehard work put into the youth proj-ects.

The Youth Still Life entry cat-egories range from fine arts tohome furnishings to Lego cre-ations. Entries are judged in theDutch style, and superior andfirst through third places areawarded based on the merit ofeach entry. High Point Winnersin each category are:

Open Youth Lego Creations Grand Prize; MinnickReserve Prize; Luna

Open Youth TechnologyGrand Champion and 2nd Place

Sweepstakes; MinnickReserve Champion; Alvarez

Open Youth Biological Sciences GrandChampion, Reserve Champion; Johnson

Open Youth RocketryGrand Champion; Crabtree

Open Youth Photography GrandChampion; Al Jasim

Reserve Champion; ClaytonThree Purple Ribbons; Bernal

Purple Ribbon; AnguloPurple Ribbon; Mankin

Two Purple Ribbon; RobbinsPurple Ribbon; Al JasimPurple Ribbon; Holbrook

Purple Ribbon; GilliesPurple Ribbon; Cardenas

Purple Ribbon; Troop 7011Purple Ribbon; WellerPurple Ribbon; EstradaPurple Ribbon; RamirezPurple Ribbon; ValusekPurple Ribbon; Nunn

Purple Ribbon; RobbinsPurple Ribbon; CastroOpen Youth Textiles

Grand Champion; PendleyReserve Grand Champion; Kenagy

Open Youth Special Displays ReserveGrand and Grand Champion; Minnick

Open Youth Education Display GrandChampion; MinnickOpen Youth Plants

Reserve Champion; KamenskiGrand Champion; Del RealReserve Champion; PereaGrand Champion; CruzOpen Youth Jewelry

Reserve Champion; StumbaugGrand Champion; Locher

Open Youth Food PresentationsReserve Grand Champion; Minnick

Grand Champion; CrabtreeGrand Champion; AbattiOpen Youth Fine Arts

Reserve Champion, ValenciaGrand Champion, Pedersen

Open Youth Arts and Crafts ReserveGrand Champion; Kirschner

1st and 2nd place Sweepstakes; Minnick3rd Place Sweepstakes; Holbrook

Grand Champion; Campbell-RodriguezOpen Youth Clothing

Grand Champion; WalkerReserve Champion; Pazan

Open Youth Home FurnishingsGrand Champion; Minnick

Open Youth Table Setting ReserveGrand Champion; Cantu

FFA Ag MechanicsJudges Choice; Collins

1st Place Sweepstakes; Hilfiker

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2018 Mid-Winter Fair Highlights

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Imperial County is seek-ing a fourth deputy chiefexecutive officer to fill avacant position created dur-ing a recent office reorganiza-tion but not yet filled, saidLinsey Dale, county publicinformation officer.

The position's dutiesinclude strategic planningand budget oversight, accord-ing to a job description pro-vided by the county. Of thecurrent deputy CEOs there isone each responsible for natu-ral resources, intergovern-mental relations and fiscalservices, Dale said.

The county advertised theopen position and acceptedapplications until Jan. 31. Thepay range is $6648-$8087 permonth.

New CEO Tony RouhotasJr. began his job Jan. 2. Dalenoted it was decided thefourth deputy CEO positionwould be filled after Rouhotasstarted.

* * * The Imperial Valley

Economic Development Corp.has relocated to a new office at3051 N. Imperial Ave., Suite 102,El Centro. The phone numberremains the same at (760) 353-8332.

BY GARY REDFERNBusiness Buzz Reporter

Filmmakers seeking a post-doomsday aura are partial to theSalton Seaarea of northern ImperialCounty with its vast spaces, hori-zons of jagged mountains and ram-shackle hamlets pocked with aban-doned buildings and the rustinghulks of old cars.

Now, one settlement in theregion faces an actual reckoning thatcould spell its end. Niland, the once-proud tomato capital ofCalifornianow burdened withdecades of decline, could, literally,disappear down the drain. The prob-lem lies with the unincorporatedenclave's insolvent Niland SanitaryDistrict, a sewer provider now underoversight of county-level agencieswhose officials argue its rates mustgo up to set it straight.

"The bottom line is the districtis bankrupt with not enough revenueto cover costs," explained JurgHeuberger, executive officer of theImperial Local Agency FormationCommission that has state authorityto oversee such special districts."The only reason they have beenable to stay afloat is the (Imperial)county is loaning them money."

The district has an annual short-fall of about $240,000, recordsshow.

He added, "People would haveto approve another (measure) toraise rates."

County officials have indicatedthe county may not assume districtoperations without more revenue toovercome the chronic budget short-

falls. The outlook is dire if a rate

increase fails and the county decidesto not to continue funding of districtoperations, Heuberger added.

"If no one does anything, the(sewer) system ceases to function.Then you have a town without afunctional sewer system," hewarned. "The county has the author-ity to run it--or not--and give every-one evictions-red-tag the wholetown because the county has aresponsibility to enforce health andsafety laws."

With a menacing veil of purpleclouds seeping rain from the north-west on a recent Saturday morning,several residents braving theinclement weather were steadfast:they don't support a rate increase.They say it should not be up to themto bail out a district beset by mis-management and alleged corruption.

Moises Rodriguez said he justbought his house on Main Street twomonths ago. As he and another resi-dent, Jose Lizarraga, tinkered with apickup parked in front of the house,both voiced opposition for a sewer-rate increase they agreed would beburdensome to the town's manylow-income residents.

"The price is already high. $500a year for a drain," Lizarraga said."Most of the people that live hereare retired and don't get that muchmoney."

Added Rodriguez, "A lot of peo-ple. Not a lot of jobs."

Standing on the front porch ofhis mobile home on Third Street, anearby rooster crowing incessantly,Antonio Sierra stepped out into a

light rain to speak on the matter."We go to a meeting two weeks

ago. They want to raise the waterand the sewer. They go up too much.We pay almost $500 per year," hesaid. "Up another $100? That's a lotfor us. I don't want it to go up nomore."

While the district's tangledissues have festered for years, finan-cial problems brought them to ahead in 2017. The five LAFCOcommissioners, two of whom arecounty supervisors, voted unani-mously on Aug. 24 to dissolveNiland Sanitary upon the formationof a successor agency that wouldtake over its operations, meetingminutes state.

On March 6, the ImperialCounty Board of Supervisors unani-mously approved the county's intentto start proceedings for a "CountySanitation District" in Niland toreplace the current district.

However, officials agree theviability of the plan tohave thecounty run the district hinges on itscustomers approving a rate increase.Such an effort has already twicefailed, once when the Niland boardvoted it down after its customerspassed it and a second time when thecustomers failed to approve it, min-utes of the Aug. 24 LAFCO minutesstate.

Imperial County officials havesaid the county may not assumeoperation of the district if a rate hikeis again voted down. Additionally,federal grants to help finance $5.8million in needed upgradesat thedistrict sewer plant are contingenton a rate hike and another entity

replacing the current district, theAug. 24 minutes state.

The upgrades are neededbecause the state Regional WaterQuality Control Board has found theplant to be out of compliance withenvironmental regulations since2009. The agency has levied finesagainst the district, hundreds ofthousands of dollars of whichremain unpaid,water boardExecutive Officer Jose Angel toldLAFCO at the August meeting.

Noting the county has held threepublic workshops for Niland resi-dents and plans a fourth, countySupervisor Ryan Kelley said onMarch 13 residents should approvethe rate increase.

"I don't want to make it soundlike an ultimatum. We've been verytransparent," said Kelley, whose dis-trict 4 includes the town. "We're try-ing to provide the right information.We're not obligated to take overoperations. We need a willing part-ner and that would be the communi-ty."

Asked what would happen if therate-hike proposal fails, he warned,"It (the district) would continue tooperate in noncompliance. The reg-ulatory board (RWQCB) would takefurther action. The federal fundingwould end their ability to fundenhancements. Any developmentproposed in the township would bejeopardized."

However, alleging the districtalready overcharges, Niland residentWayne Bumford remained defiant,saying of a possible rate increase,"Another vote, we'll vote against it."

Bad for Business: Sewer Issue Could Destroy Niland

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALERecording requested by: TS No. CA-17-779187-NJ Order No.: 95517913 YOUARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OFTRUST DATED 4/14/2006. UNLESSYOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECTYOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLDAT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED ANEXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OFTHE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU,YOU SHOULD CONTACT ALAWYER. A public auction sale to thehighest bidder for cash, cashier's checkdrawn on a state or national bank, checkdrawn by state or federal credit union, ora check drawn by a state or federal sav-ings and loan association, or savings asso-ciation, or savings bank specified inSection 5102 to the Financial Code andauthorized to do business in this state, willbe held by duly appointed trustee. Thesale will be made, but without covenant orwarranty, expressed or implied, regardingtitle, possession, or encumbrances, to paythe accrued principal sum of the note(s)secured by the Deed of Trust, with inter-est and late charges thereon, as providedin the note(s), advances, under the termsof the Deed of Trust, interest thereon,fees, charges and expenses of the trusteefor the total amount (at the time of the ini-tial publication of the Notice of Sale) rea-sonably estimated to be set forth below.The amount may be greater on the day ofsale. BENEFICIARY MAY BID LESSTHAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE.Trustor(s): RICARDO A. VELASQUEZ,AN UNMARRIED MAN Recorded:4/21/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-019647 of Official Records in the officeof the Recorder of IMPERIAL County,California; Date of Sale: 4/16/2018 at2:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Northentrance to the County Courthouse locat-ed at 939 Main Street, El Centro, CA92243 Amount of accrued balance andother charges: $190,145.70 The purportedproperty address is: 316 PASEO DE SUALTEZA, CALEXICO, CA 92231

Assessor's Parcel No. : 058-763-007-000NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: Ifyou are considering bidding on this prop-erty lien, you should understand that thereare risks involved in bidding at a trusteeauction. You will be bidding on a lien, noton the property itself. Placing the highestbid at a trustee auction does not automat-ically entitle you to free and clear owner-ship of the property. You should also beaware that the lien being auctioned offmay be a junior lien. If you are the high-est bidder at the auction, you are or maybe responsible for paying off all liens sen-ior to the lien being auctioned off, beforeyou can receive clear title to the property.You are encouraged to investigate theexistence, priority, and size of outstandingliens that may exist on this property bycontacting the county recorder's office ora title insurance company, either of whichmay charge you a fee for this information.If you consult either of these resources,you should be aware that the same lendermay hold more than one mortgage or deedof trust on the property. NOTICE TOPROPERTY OWNER: The sale dateshown on this Notice of Sale may be post-poned one or more times by the mort-gagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pur-suant to Section 2924g of the CaliforniaCivil Code. The law requires that infor-mation about trustee sale postponementsbe made available to you and to the pub-lic, as a courtesy to those not present atthe sale. If you wish to learn whether yoursale date has been postponed, and, ifapplicable, the rescheduled time and datefor the sale of this property, you may call916-939-0772 for information regardingthe trustee's sale or visit this Internet Website http://www.qualityloan.com, usingthe file number assigned to this foreclo-sure by the trustee: CA-17-779187-NJ.Information about postponements that arevery short in duration or that occur closein time to the scheduled sale may notimmediately be reflected in the telephoneinformation or on the Internet Web site.

The best way to verify postponementinformation is to attend the scheduledsale. The undersigned trustee disclaimsany liability for any incorrectness of theproperty address or other common desig-nation, if any, shown herein. If no streetaddress or other common designation isshown, directions to the location of theproperty may be obtained by sending awritten request to the beneficiary within10 days of the date of first publication ofthis Notice of Sale. If the trustee is unableto convey title for any reason, the suc-cessful bidder's sole and exclusive reme-dy shall be the return of monies paid to

the trustee, and the successful bidder shallhave no further recourse. If the sale is setaside for any reason, the Purchaser at thesale shall be entitled only to a return of thedeposit paid. The Purchaser shall have nofurther recourse against the mortgagor,the mortgagee, or the mortgagee's attor-ney. If you have previously been dis-charged through bankruptcy, you mayhave been released of personal liabilityfor this loan in which case this letter isintended to exercise the note holdersright's against the real property only. Asrequired by law, you are hereby notifiedthat a negative credit report reflecting on

your credit record may be submitted to acredit report agency if you fail to fulfillthe terms of your credit obligations. Date:Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 IvyStreet San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information onlySale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to:h t t p : / / w w w . q u a l i t y l o a n . c o mReinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.:CA-17-779187-NJ IDSPub #01375453/1/2018 3/8/2018 3/15/2018Legal 5887

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PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

LEGALADVERTISEMENT IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA INAND FOR THE COUNTY OF IMPERIAL CASE # EPR000117 NOTICE OF INTENTION TOSELL REAL PROPERTY AT PRIVATE SALE

ESTATE OF JOHN H. AGUILAR: Notice is hereby given that the undersigned on MARCH 30, 2018,at 8:30 A.M., or thereafter within the time allowed by law, as Conservator of the Estate of the above-named individual, will sell at private sale to the highest and best bidder, on the terms and conditionsherein mentioned all right, title, and interest of the Conservatee in the real property located in theCounty of Imperial, State of California, described as follows:

ADDRESS: 631 NORTH 12TH STREET, EL CENTRO, CA 92243 APN: 044-401-001-000

The sale is subject to current taxes, covenants, conditions, restrictions, reservations, rights, rights ofway, and easements of record, with any encumbrances of record and commissions, attorney at law fees,and fees for administration to be satisfied from the purchase price and if the purchase price is inade-quate the purchaser shall pay any balance-outstanding. The property is to be sold on an "as is" basis,without any representation, warranty, or covenant of any kind, expressed or implied. Bids or offers areinvited for this property and must be in writing and will be received at the Office of Imperial CountyPublic Administrator/Conservator, 778 West State Street, El Centro, California, 92243, at any time afterthe first publication of this notice and before making said sale. Any accepted bid may be subject tocourt confirmation and "overbid" in open court. The property will be sold on the following additionalterms: a deposit, five percent (5 %) of the amount bid in a certified check, is required at the time ofacceptance of the bid; The balance to be paid into escrow within five (5) days of confirmation of saleby the Imperial County Superior Court. The Deposit is subject to forfeiture if failure to completeescrow is due to the default of the purchaser. Any taxes, rents, operating and maintenance expenses,premiums on insurance (if any), acceptable to the purchaser shall be prorated as of the date of record-ing of conveyance.

Escrow charges, examination of title, transfer taxes and buyer's title insurance policy, lender's fees andany other cost fees and expenses shall be at the expense of the purchaser.

The undersigned reserves the right to refuse to accept any bids. February 28, 2018ROSALINA BLANKENSHIPIMPERIAL COUNTY PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR/CONSERVATOR

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TSG No.: 8673595 TS No.: A549843FHA/VA/PMI No.: APN: 053-563-022-000 Property Address: 585 OCOTILLODRIVE EL CENTRO, CA 922430000NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOUARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OFTRUST, DATED 02/21/2014. UNLESSYOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECTYOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLDAT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED ANEXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OFTHE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU,YOU SHOULD CONTACT ALAWYER. On 03/28/2018 at 02:00 P.M.,T.D. Service Company, as duly appointedTrustee under and pursuant to Deed ofTrust recorded 02/25/2014, as InstrumentNo. 2014003637, in book , page , , ofOfficial Records in the office of theCounty Recorder of IMPERIAL County,State of California. Executed by:BERNIE A. QUINES, A MARRIEDMAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATEPROPERTY, WILL SELL AT PUBLICAUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FORCASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASHEQUIVALENT or other form of paymentauthorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at timeof sale in lawful money of the United

States) At the North entrance to theCounty Courthouse at 939 Main Street, ElCentro, CA 92243 All right, title andinterest conveyed to and now held by itunder said Deed of Trust in the propertysituated in said County and Statedescribed as: AS MORE FULLYDESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MEN-TIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 053-563-022- 000 The street address and othercommon designation, if any, of the realproperty described above is purported tobe: 585 OCOTILLO DRIVE, EL CEN-TRO, CA 922430000 The undersignedTrustee disclaims any liability for anyincorrectness of the street address andother common designation, if any, shownherein. Said sale will be made, but with-out covenant or warranty, expressed orimplied, regarding title, possession, orencumbrances, to pay the remaining prin-cipal sum of the note(s) secured by saidDeed of Trust, with interest thereon, asprovided in said note(s), advances, underthe terms of said Deed of Trust, fees,charges and expenses of the Trustee andof the trusts created by said Deed ofTrust. The total amount of the unpaid bal-ance of the obligation secured by the

property to be sold and reasonable esti-mated costs, expenses and advances at thetime of the initial publication of theNotice of Sale is $153,350.06. The bene-ficiary under said Deed of Trust hasdeposited all documents evidencing theobligations secured by the Deed of Trustand has declared all sums secured there-by immediately due and payable, and hascaused a written Notice of Default andElection to Sell to be executed. Theundersigned caused said Notice ofDefault and Election to Sell to be record-ed in the County where the real propertyis located. NOTICE TO POTENTIALBIDDERS: If you are considering biddingon this property lien, you should under-stand that there are risks involved in bid-ding at a trustee auction. You will be bid-ding on a lien, not on the property itself.Placing the highest bid at a trustee auc-tion does not automatically entitle you tofree and clear ownership of the property.You should also be aware that the lienbeing auctioned off may be a junior lien.If you are the highest bidder at the auc-tion, you are or may be responsible forpaying off all liens senior to the lienbeing auctioned off, before you can

receive clear title to the property. You areencouraged to investigate the existence,priority, and size of outstanding liens thatmay exist on this property by contactingthe county recorder's office or a titleinsurance company, either of which maycharge you a fee for this information. Ifyou consult either of these resources, youshould be aware that the same lender mayhold more than one mortgage or deed oftrust on the property. NOTICE TO PROP-ERTY OWNER: The sale date shown onthis notice of sale may be postponed oneor more times by the mortgagee, benefi-ciary, trustee, or a court, pursuant toSection 2924g of the California CivilCode. The law requires that informationabout trustee sale postponements be madeavailable to you and to the public, as acourtesy to those not present at the sale.If you wish to learn whether your saledate has been postponed, and if applica-ble, the rescheduled time and date for thesale of this property, you may call(916)939-0772 or visit this Internet Webhttp://search.nationwideposting.com/propertySearchTerms.aspx, using the filenumber assigned to this case A549843Information about postponements that are

very short in duration or that occur closein time to the scheduled sale may notimmediately be reflected in the telephoneinformation or on the Internet Web site.The best way to verify postponementinformation is to attend the scheduledsale. If the sale is set aside for any reason,the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitledonly to a return of the deposit paid. ThePurchaser shall have no further recourseagainst the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee orthe Mortgagee's attorney. Date: T.D.Service Company 4000 W. MetropolitanDrive, Ste 400 Orange, CA 92868 T.D.Service Company MAY BE ACTING ASA DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTINGTO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFOR-MATION OBTAINED MAY BE USEDFOR THAT PURPOSE FORTRUSTEES SALE INFORMATIONPLEASE CALL (916)939-0772NPP0327544 To: IMPERIAL VAL-LEY WEEKLY 03/08/2018, 03/15/2018,03/22/2018Legal 5895

TSG No.: 170449550-CA-MSI TS No.:CA1700282212 FHA/VA/PMI No.:APN: 058-736-011-000 PropertyAddress: 1190 PASEO DE LOSREYES (AKA 1190 PASEO LOSREYES) CALEXICO, CA 92231NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOUARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEEDOF TRUST, DATED 12/27/2006.UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TOPROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, ITMAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE.IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATIONOF THE NATURE OF THE PRO-CEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOUSHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.On 04/19/2018 at 02:00 P.M., FirstAmerican Title Insurance Company, asduly appointed Trustee under and pur-suant to Deed of Trust recorded01/03/2007, as Instrument No. 2007-000214, in book , page , , of OfficialRecords in the office of the CountyRecorder of IMPERIAL County, Stateof California. Executed by: ROSA D.MORENO, A WIDOW, WILL SELLAT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHESTBIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'SCHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT orother form of payment authorized by2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in

lawful money of the United States) Atthe North entrance to the CountyCourthouse at 939 Main Street, ElCentro, CA 92243 All right, title andinterest conveyed to and now held by itunder said Deed of Trust in the proper-ty situated in said County and Statedescribed as: AS MORE FULLYDESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MEN-TIONED DEED OF TRUST APN#058-736-011- 000 The street addressand other common designation, if any,of the real property described above ispurported to be: 1190 PASEO DE LOSREYES (AKA 1190 PASEO LOSREYES) , CALEXICO, CA 92231 Theundersigned Trustee disclaims any lia-bility for any incorrectness of the streetaddress and other common designation,if any, shown herein. Said sale will bemade, but without covenant or warran-ty, expressed or implied, regarding title,possession, or encumbrances, to paythe remaining principal sum of thenote(s) secured by said Deed of Trust,with interest thereon, as provided insaid note(s), advances, under the termsof said Deed of Trust, fees, charges andexpenses of the Trustee and of the trustscreated by said Deed of Trust. The totalamount of the unpaid balance of the

obligation secured by the property to besold and reasonable estimated costs,expenses and advances at the time ofthe initial publication of the Notice ofSale is $251,258.59. The beneficiaryunder said Deed of Trust has depositedall documents evidencing the obliga-tions secured by the Deed of Trust andhas declared all sums secured therebyimmediately due and payable, and hascaused a written Notice of Default andElection to Sell to be executed. Theundersigned caused said Notice ofDefault and Election to Sell to berecorded in the County where the realproperty is located. NOTICE TOPOTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you areconsidering bidding on this propertylien, you should understand that thereare risks involved in bidding at atrustee auction. You will be bidding ona lien, not on the property itself.Placing the highest bid at a trustee auc-tion does not automatically entitle youto free and clear ownership of the prop-erty. You should also be aware that thelien being auctioned off may be a jun-ior lien. If you are the highest bidder atthe auction, you are or may be respon-sible for paying off all liens senior tothe lien being auctioned off, before you

can receive clear title to the property.You are encouraged to investigate theexistence, priority, and size of out-standing liens that may exist on thisproperty by contacting the countyrecorder's office or a title insurancecompany, either of which may chargeyou a fee for this information. If youconsult either of these resources, youshould be aware that the same lendermay hold more than one mortgage ordeed of trust on the property. NOTICETO PROPERTY OWNER: The saledate shown on this notice of sale maybe postponed one or more times by themortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or acourt, pursuant to Section 2924g of theCalifornia Civil Code. The law requiresthat information about trustee salepostponements be made available toyou and to the public, as a courtesy tothose not present at the sale. If youwish to learn whether your sale date hasbeen postponed, and if applicable, therescheduled time and date for the saleof this property, you may call(916)939-0772 or visit this InternetW e bhttp://search.nationwideposting.com/propertySearchTerms.aspx, using the filenumber assigned to this case

CA1700282212 Information aboutpostponements that are very short induration or that occur close in time tothe scheduled sale may not immediate-ly be reflected in the telephone infor-mation or on the Internet Web site. Thebest way to verify postponement infor-mation is to attend the scheduled sale.If the sale is set aside for any reason,the Purchaser at the sale shall be enti-tled only to a return of the deposit paid.The Purchaser shall have no furtherrecourse against the Mortgagor, theMortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.Date: First American Title InsuranceCompany 4795 Regent Blvd, MailCode 1011-F Irving, TX 75063 FirstAmerican Title Insurance CompanyMAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COL-LECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COL-LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA-TION OBTAINED MAY BE USEDFOR THAT PURPOSE FORTRUSTEES SALE INFORMATIONPLEASE CALL (916)939-0772NPP0327749 To: CALEXICOCHRONICLE 03/15/2018, 03/22/2018,03/29/2018Legal 5522

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENTFILE NO.: 18-175The following persons are conduct-ing business as:Quality Technical Supplies220 S. 3rd StreetEl Centro, CA 92243County of Imperial

Mailing Address:33508 Central AvenueUnion City, CA 94587Full Name of Registrant:StraPack, Inc.33508 Central AvenueUnion City, CA 94587This business conducted by: ACorporation

Registrant commenced to transactbusiness under the FictitiousBusiness Name(s) listed above on:December 30, 2017.I, Declare that all of the informationin this statement is true and correct.Signature: Asami Nitta Cillo, CEOThe filing of this statement does notof itself authorize the use in this State

or a Fictitious Business Name inViolation of the Rights of anotherunder Federal, State or CommonLaw.Filed with the Imperial CountyClerk-Recorder on: March 5, 2018.NOTICE: This statement expires on:March 4, 2023. A new statementmust be filed prior to the expiration

date.Chuck Storey/County Clerk-RecorderVictoria Camarillo, DeputyLegal 5900 Publish: Mar. 15, 22, 29, Apr,. 5,2018

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENTFILE NO.: 18-178The following persons are conduct-ing business as:Bobby’s Leveling Service901 Encinas AvenueCalexico, CA 92231Imperial County

Mailing Address:P.O. Box 726Calexico, CA 92232Full Name of Registrants:Robert Fierro901 Encinas Ave.Calexico, CA 92231This business conducted by: AnUnincorporated Association

Registrant commenced to transactbusiness under the FictitiousBusiness Name(s) listed above on:March 1, 2018.I, Robert Fierro Declare that all ofthe information in this statement istrue and correct.Signature: Robert Fierro Jr., GeneralPartner

The filing of this statement does notof itself authorize the use in this Stateor a Fictitious Business Name inViolation of the Rights of anotherunder Federal, State or CommonLaw.Filed with the Imperial CountyClerk-Recorder on: March 5, 2018.NOTICE: This statement expires on:

March 4, 2023. A new statementmust be filed prior to the expirationdate.Chuck Storey/County Clerk-RecorderVictoria Camarillo, DeputyLegal 5370 Publish: Mar. 8, 15, 22, 29, 2018

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. #:02017-334 LOAN #: GRQ00-0087-FAPN #: 054641003000 YOU ARE INDEFAULT UNDER A DEED OFTRUST, DATED AS SHOWN BELOW.UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TOPROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAYBE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOUNEED AN EXPLANATION OF THENATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGAGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CON-TACT A LAWYER. A public auction saleto the highest bidder for cash, cashier'scheck drawn on a state or national bank, acheck drawn by a state or federal creditunion, or a check drawn by a state or fed-eral savings and loan association, savingsassociation, or savings bank specified inSection 5102 of the Financial Code andauthorized to do business in this state willbe held by the duly appointed trustee asshown below, of all right, title, and inter-est conveyed to and now held by thetrustee in the hereinafter described prop-erty under the pursuant to a Deed of Trustdescribed below. The sale will be made,but without covenant or warranty, expressor implied, regarding title, possession, orencumbrances, to pay the remaining prin-

cipal sum of the note(s) secured by theDeed of Trust, interest thereon, fees,charges, and expenses of the Trustee forthe total amount (at the time of the initialpublication of the Notice of Sale) reason-ably estimated to be as set forth below.The amount may be greater on the day ofsale. Trustor: JOSEPH GELMAN, AMARRIED MAN, AS HIS SOLE ANDSEPARATE PROPERTY Duly AppointedTrustee: GUILD ADMINISTRATIONCORP., A CALIFORNIA CORPORA-TION Trust Deed Date: 01/07/2011Recording Date: 01/14/2011 InstrumentNumber: 2011-001040 Book: --- PageRecorded in County: IMPERIAL State ofCA Date and Time of Sale: 03/29/2018 at:02:00PM Place of Sale: At the Northentrance to the County Courthouse at 939Main Street, El Centro, CA 92243Estimated Sale Amount: $157,455.61Legal Description of Property: AS MOREFULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEEDOF TRUST. Street Address of Property(or Other Common Designation, if any):43 WEST CORRELL ROAD, HEBER,CA 92249 The undersigned Trustee dis-claims any liability for any incorrectnessof the street address and other common

designation, if any, shown above. If nostreet address or other common designa-tion is shown, directions to the location ofthe property may be obtained by sendinga written request to the beneficiary within10 days of the date of first publication ofthis Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTEN-TIAL BIDDERS: If you are consideringbidding on this property lien, you shouldunderstand that there are risks involved inbidding at a trustee auction. You will bebidding on a lien, not on the propertyitself. Placing the highest bid at a trusteeauction does not automatically entitle youto free and clear ownership of the proper-ty. You should also be aware that the lienbeing auctioned off may be a junior lien.If you are the highest bidder at the auc-tion, you are or may be responsible forpaying off all liens senior to the lien beingauctioned off, before you can receiveclear title to the property. You are encour-aged to investigate the existence, priority,and size of outstanding liens that mayexist on this property by contacting thecounty recorder's office or a title insur-ance company, either of which maycharge you a fee for this information. Ifyou consult either of these resources, you

should be aware that the same lender mayhold more than one mortgage or deed oftrust on the property. NOTICE TO PROP-ERTY OWNER: The sale date shown onthis notice of sale may be postponed oneor more times by the mortgagee, benefici-ary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section2924g of the California Civil Code. Thelaw requires that information abouttrustee sale postponements be made avail-able to you and to the public, as a courtesyto those not present at the sale. If youwish to learn whether your sale date hasbeen postponed, and, if applicable, therescheduled time and date for the sale ofthis property, you may call 916-939-0772or visit this Internet Web sitewww.nationwideposting.com, using thefile number assigned to this case 02017-334. Information about postponements

that are very short in duration or thatoccur close in time to the scheduled salemay not immediately be reflected in thetelephone information or on the InternetWeb site. The best way to verify post-ponement information is to attend thescheduled sale. Date: 02/22/2018 GUILDADMINISTRATION CORPORATIONAS SAID TRUSTEE 5898 COPLEYDRIVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92111 (858)492-5890 BY: GAIL WINDUS, ASSIS-TANT SECRETARY NPP0327099 To:IMPERIAL VALLEY WEEKLY03/08/2018, 03/15/2018, 03/22/2018Legal 5894

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TrusteeSale No. : 00000007087950 Title OrderNo.: 730-1708698-70 FHA/VA/PMI No.:ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOL-LOWING REFERENCE TO ANATTACHED SUMMARY APPLIESONLY TO COPIES PROVIDED TOTHE TRUSTOR, NOT TO THISRECORDED ORIGINAL NOTICE.NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OFTHE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCU-MENT ATTACHED. (The above state-ment is made pursuant to CA Civil CodeSection 2923.3(c)(1). The summary willbe provided to Trustor(s) and/or vestedowner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil CodeSection 2923.3(c)(2).) YOU ARE INDEFAULT UNDER A DEED OFTRUST, DATED 10/25/2005. UNLESSYOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECTYOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLDAT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED ANEXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OFTHE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU,YOU SHOULD CONTACT ALAWYER. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAP-PIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP, as dulyappointed Trustee under and pursuant toDeed of Trust Recorded on 11/01/2005 as

Instrument No. 2005-044068 of officialrecords in the office of the CountyRecorder of IMPERIAL County, State ofCALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY:JORGE GASTELUM AND LORENAGASTELUM HUSBAND AND WIFEAS JOINT TENANTS, WILL SELL ATPUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BID-DER FOR CASH, CASHIER'SCHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or otherform of payment authorized by CaliforniaCivil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time ofsale in lawful money of the UnitedStates). DATE OF SALE: 04/10/2018TIME OF SALE: 2:00 PM. PLACE OFSALE: At the North entrance to theCounty Courthouse, 939 Main Street, ElCentro, CA 92243. STREET ADDRESSand other common designation, if any, ofthe real property described above is pur-ported to be: 1003 ZAPATA STREET,CALEXICO, CALIFORNIA 92231.APN#: 058-924-020-000. The under-signed Trustee disclaims any liability forany incorrectness of the street address andother common designation, if any, shownherein. Said sale will be made, but with-out covenant or warranty, expressed orimplied, regarding title, possession, or

encumbrances, to pay the remaining prin-cipal sum of the note(s) secured by saidDeed of Trust, with interest thereon, asprovided in said note(s), advances, underthe terms of said Deed of Trust, fees,charges and expenses of the Trustee andof the trusts created by said Deed of Trust.The total amount of the unpaid balance ofthe obligation secured by the property tobe sold and reasonable estimated costs,expenses and advances at the time of theinitial publication of the Notice of Sale is$195,546.00. The beneficiary under saidDeed of Trust heretofore executed anddelivered to the undersigned a writtenDeclaration of Default and Demand forSale, and a written Notice of Default andElection to Sell. The undersigned causedsaid Notice of Default and Election to Sellto be recorded in the county where thereal property is located. NOTICE TOPOTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are con-sidering bidding on this property lien, youshould understand that there are risksinvolved in bidding at a trustee auction.You will be bidding on a lien, not on theproperty itself. Placing the highest bid ata trustee auction does not automaticallyentitle you to free and clear ownership of

the property. You should also be awarethat the lien being auctioned off may be ajunior lien. If you are the highest bidder atthe auction, you are or may be responsiblefor paying off all liens senior to the lienbeing auctioned off, before you canreceive clear title to the property. You areencouraged to investigate the existence,priority, and size of outstanding liens thatmay exist on this property by contactingthe county recorder's office or a titleinsurance company, either of which maycharge you a fee for this information. Ifyou consult either of these resources, youshould be aware that the same lender mayhold more than one mortgage or deed oftrust on the property. NOTICE TO PROP-ERTY OWNER: The sale date shown onthis notice of sale may be postponed oneor more times by the mortgagee, benefici-ary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section2924g of the California Civil Code. Thelaw requires that information abouttrustee sale postponements be made avail-able to you and to the public, as a courtesyto those not present at the sale. If youwish to learn whether your sale date hasbeen postponed, and, if applicable, therescheduled time and date for the sale of

this property, you may call 800-758-8052for information regarding the trustee'ssale or visit this Internet Web sitewww.homesearch.com for informationregarding the sale of this property, usingthe file number assigned to this case00000007087950. Information aboutpostponements that are very short in dura-tion or that occur close in time to thescheduled sale may not immediately bereflected in the telephone information oron the Internet Web site. The best way toverify postponement information is toattend the scheduled sale. FORTRUSTEE SALE INFORMATIONPLEASE CALL:XOME 800-758-8052www.homesearch.com BARRETT DAF-FIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS,LLP as Trustee 20955 Pathfinder Road,Suite 300 Diamond Bar, CA 91765 (866)795-1852 Dated: 03/01/2018 BARRETTDAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER andWEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBTCOLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COL-LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATIONOBTAINED WILL BE USED FORTHAT PURPOSE. A-464908503/08/2018, 03/15/2018, 03/22/2018Legal 5373

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENTFILE NO.: 18-094The following person is conductingbusiness as:SDK MotorsportsDesert Automotive Performance2371 M L King St.Calexico, CA 92231County of ImperialMailing Address:100 E. 4th St. PMB 11034Calexico, CA 92231Full Name of Registrant:Luis R. Aguilar805 Sobke St.Calexico, CA 92231This business conducted by: AnIndividual Registrant has not yet commenced totransact business under the FictitiousBusiness Name(s) listed above.

I, Luis R. Aguilar Declare that all ofthe information in this statement istrue and correct.Signature: Luis R. Aguilar, OwnerThe filing of this statement does notof itself authorize the use in this Stateor a Fictitious Business Name inViolation of the Rights of anotherunder Federal, State or CommonLaw.Filed with the Imperial County Clerk-Recorder on: January 30, 2018.NOTICE: This statement expires on:January 29, 2023. A new statementmust be filed prior to the expirationdate.Chuck Storey/County Clerk-RecorderEsperanza Enriquez, DeputyLegal 5362 Publish: Feb. 22, Mar. 1, 8, 15, 2018

Deutsche Bank National TrustCompany, asTrustee for GSAMP Trust 2006-HE1c/o Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC1661 Worthington Road, Suite100, West Palm Beach, FL 33409

Plaintiff, vs.

Basimah Seck a/k/a BasimahMusaddiq135 Garett StImperial, CA 92251-3008John Doe Seck135 Garett StImperial, CA 92251-3008Abdur-Razzaq Musaddiq135 Garett StImperial, CA 92251-3008Jane Doe Musaddiq135 Garett StImperial, CA 92251-3008The Huntington NationalBank, as Certificate Trustee of Franklin Mortgage AssetTrust 2009-A17 S High StColumbus, OH 43215-3413

Defendants.

PUBLICATION AMENDEDSUMMONS

Case No. 17-CV-012532

The HonorableClare L. FiorenzaCase Code 30404(Foreclosure of Mortgage)The amount claimed exceeds$10,000.00THE STATE OF WISCONSINTo each person named above as adefendant:You are hereby notified that theplaintiff named above has filed alawsuit or other legal actionagainst you.Within 40 days after March 8,2018 you must respond with awritten demand for a copy of theamended complaint. The demand must be sent ordelivered to the court, whoseaddress is 901 N. Ninth Street,Milwaukee, WI 53233-1425 andto Gray & Associates, L.L.P.,plaintiff's attorney, whoseaddress is 16345 West GlendaleDrive, New Berlin, WI 53151-2841. You may have an attorneyhelp or represent you.If you do not demand a copy ofthe amended complaint within 40days, the court may grant judg-ment against you for the award ofmoney or other legal actionrequested in the amended com-plaint, and you may lose yourright to object to anything that is

or may be incorrect in theamended complaint. A judgmentmay be enforced as provided bylaw. A judgment awardingmoney may become a lienagainst any real estate you ownnow or in the future, and mayalso be enforced by garnishmentor seizure of property.

Dated this 23 day of February,2018.Gray & Associates, L.L.P.Attorneys for Plaintiff

Gray & Associates, L.L.P. isattempting to collect a debt andany information obtained will beused for that purpose. If youhave previously received a dis-charge in a chapter 7 bankruptcycase, this communication shouldnot be construed as an attempt tohold you personally liable for thedebt.Legal 5896March 8, 15, 22, 2018

PUBLIC NOTICE

Summary of Ordinance No. 1183

TAKE NOTICE that at its Regular Meeting of March 7, 2018 at 6:30p.m. the Calexico City Council of the City of Calexico, 608 HeberAvenue, Calexico Ca. introduced one ordinance as follows:

Ord. 1183.

Ordinance No 1183 was approved March 7, 2018 and is expected tobe adopted March 21, 2018.

A copy of the Ordinance is available for review in the City Clerk'sOffice at City Hall located at 608 Heber Avenue, Calexico,California

M. VasquezMarch 8, 2018

Legal 5375 Publish: Mar. 15, 2018

PUBLIC NOTICE

LEGALADVERTISEMENT IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA INAND FOR THE COUNTY OF IMPERIAL CASE # EPR000126 NOTICE OF INTENTION TOSELL REAL PROPERTY AT PRIVATE SALE

ESTATE OF MARY L. AGUILAR: Notice is hereby given that the undersigned on MARCH 30, 2018,at 8:30 A.M., or thereafter within the time allowed by law, as Conservator of the Estate of the above-named individual, will sell at private sale to the highest and best bidder, on the terms and conditions here-in mentioned all right, title, and interest of the Conservatee in the real property located in the County ofImperial, State of California, described as follows:

ADDRESS: 631 NORTH 12TH STREET, EL CENTRO, CA 92243 APN: 044-401-001-000

The sale is subject to current taxes, covenants, conditions, restrictions, reservations, rights, rights of way,and easements of record, with any encumbrances of record and commissions, attorney at law fees, andfees for administration to be satisfied from the purchase price and if the purchase price is inadequate thepurchaser shall pay any balance-outstanding. The property is to be sold on an "as is" basis, without anyrepresentation, warranty, or covenant of any kind, expressed or implied. Bids or offers are invited for thisproperty and must be in writing and will be received at the Office of Imperial County PublicAdministrator/Conservator, 778 West State Street, El Centro, California, 92243, at any time after the firstpublication of this notice and before making said sale. Any accepted bid may be subject to court confir-mation and "overbid" in open court. The property will be sold on the following additional terms: adeposit, five percent (5 %) of the amount bid in a certified check, is required at the time of acceptance ofthe bid; The balance to be paid into escrow within five (5) days of confirmation of sale by the ImperialCounty Superior Court. The Deposit is subject to forfeiture if failure to complete escrow is due to thedefault of the purchaser. Any taxes, rents, operating and maintenance expenses, premiums on insurance(if any), acceptable to the purchaser shall be prorated as of the date of recording of conveyance.

Escrow charges, examination of title, transfer taxes and buyer's title insurance policy, lender's fees andany other cost fees and expenses shall be at the expense of the purchaser.

The undersigned reserves the right to refuse to accept any bids. February 28, 2018ROSALINA BLANKENSHIPIMPERIAL COUNTY PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR/CONSERVATOR

Legal 8751 Publish: Mar. 1, 8, 15, 2018

PUBLIC NOTICE

Summary of Ordinance No. 1181

TAKE NOTICE that at its Regular Meeting of February 7, 2018, theCalexico City Council of the City of Calexico, 608 Heber Avenue,Calexico, Ca. introduced one Ordinance as follows:

Ord. 1181

Consequently, the Zoning Text Amendments are intended to stream-line regulations applicable to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU's) inorder to comply with state law which went into effect January 1,2017 and also designate where ADU's will be permitted throughoutthe City of Calexico.

Ordinance No. 1181 was adopted and approved by a 5-0 vote.

A copy of the Ordinance is available for review in the City Clerk'sOffice at City Hall located at 608 Heber Avenue, Calexico,California.

M. VasquezMarch 8, 2018Legal 5374 Publish: Mar. 15, 2018

A Zoning Text Amendment Ordinance of the CityCouncil of the City of Calexico, California, amendingvarious zoning definitions and terminology related tothe construction of Accessory Dwelling or SecondUnits and follows: Section 17.01.900, Definitions, andChapter17.03, Residential Zones of the CalexicoMunicipal Code to revise the city's Accessory DwellingUnits(ADU's) Regulations as required by State Law.

An Ordinance of the City Council of the City ofCalexico, California, approving a Change of Zone forapproximately 12 Acres of Land consisting of 93 prop-erties.The proposed zone change will rezone ProjectArea #1, #2 and #3 from R-1, Residential SingleFamily, and CH, Commercial Highway, respectively toRA, Residential Apartment allowing for construction offuture apartmentdevelopments and eliminate the legalnon-conforming status of all threeproject areas

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PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALETrustee Sale No. : 00000006797849Title Order No.: TSG1705-CA-3244962 FHA/VA/PMI No.:ATTENTION RECORDER: THEFOLLOWING REFERENCE TOAN ATTACHED SUMMARYAPPLIES ONLY TO COPIES PRO-VIDED TO THE TRUSTOR, NOTTO THIS RECORDED ORIGINALNOTICE. NOTE: THERE IS ASUMMARY OF THE INFORMA-TION IN THIS DOCUMENTATTACHED. (The above statementis made pursuant to CA Civil CodeSection 2923.3(c)(1). The summarywill be provided to Trustor(s) and/orvested owner(s) only, pursuant to CACivil Code Section 2923.3(c)(2).)YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER ADEED OF TRUST, DATED03/13/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKEACTION TO PROTECT YOURPROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD ATA PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEEDAN EXPLANATION OF THENATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGAGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULDCONTACT A LAWYER. BARRETTDAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER andWEISS, LLP, as duly appointedTrustee under and pursuant to Deedof Trust Recorded on 03/17/2006 asInstrument No. 2006-013385 of offi-

cial records in the office of theCounty Recorder of IMPERIALCounty, State of CALIFORNIA.EXECUTED BY: ADRIAN A.CAZARES AND LETICIACAZARES, HUSBAND AND WIFEAS JOINT TENANTS, WILL SELLAT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGH-EST BIDDER FOR CASH,CASHIER'S CHECK/CASHEQUIVALENT or other form of pay-ment authorized by California CivilCode 2924h(b), (payable at time ofsale in lawful money of the UnitedStates). DATE OF SALE:04/10/2018. TIME OF SALE: 2:00PM. PLACE OF SALE: AT THENORTH ENTRANCE TO THECOUNTY COURTHOUSE, 939MAIN STREET, EL CENTRO, CA92243. STREET ADDRESS andother common designation, if any, ofthe real property described above ispurported to be: 2149 JOE ACUNACT, CALEXICO, CALIFORNIA92231. APN#: 059-472-057-000.The undersigned Trustee disclaimsany liability for any incorrectness ofthe street address and other commondesignation, if any, shown herein.Said sale will be made, but withoutcovenant or warranty, expressed orimplied, regarding title, possession,or encumbrances, to pay the remain-

ing principal sum of the note(s)secured by said Deed of Trust, withinterest thereon, as provided in saidnote(s), advances, under the terms ofsaid Deed of Trust, fees, charges andexpenses of the Trustee and of thetrusts created by said Deed of Trust.The total amount of the unpaid bal-ance of the obligation secured by theproperty to be sold and reasonableestimated costs, expenses andadvances at the time of the initialpublication of the Notice of Sale is$211,959.91. The beneficiary undersaid Deed of Trust heretofore execut-ed and delivered to the undersigned awritten Declaration of Default andDemand for Sale, and a writtenNotice of Default and Election toSell. The undersigned caused saidNotice of Default and Election to Sellto be recorded in the county wherethe real property is located. NOTICETO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If youare considering bidding on this prop-erty lien, you should understand thatthere are risks involved in bidding ata trustee auction. You will be biddingon a lien, not on the property itself.Placing the highest bid at a trusteeauction does not automatically entitleyou to free and clear ownership ofthe property. You should also beaware that the lien being auctioned

off may be a junior lien. If you arethe highest bidder at the auction, youare or may be responsible for payingoff all liens senior to the lien beingauctioned off, before you can receiveclear title to the property. You areencouraged to investigate the exis-tence, priority, and size of outstand-ing liens that may exist on this prop-erty by contacting the countyrecorder's office or a title insurancecompany, either of which may chargeyou a fee for this information. If youconsult either of these resources, youshould be aware that the same lendermay hold more than one mortgage ordeed of trust on the property.NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER:The sale date shown on this notice ofsale may be postponed one or moretimes by the mortgagee, beneficiary,trustee, or a court, pursuant toSection 2924g of the California CivilCode. The law requires that informa-tion about trustee sale postponementsbe made available to you and to thepublic, as a courtesy to those notpresent at the sale. If you wish tolearn whether your sale date has beenpostponed, and, if applicable, therescheduled time and date for the saleof this property, you may call 714-730-2727 for information regardingthe trustee's sale or visit this Internet

Web site www.servicelinkASAP.comfor information regarding the sale ofthis property, using the file numberassigned to this case00000006797849. Information aboutpostponements that are very short induration or that occur close in time tothe scheduled sale may not immedi-ately be reflected in the telephoneinformation or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postpone-ment information is to attend thescheduled sale. FOR TRUSTEESALE INFORMATION PLEASECALL:AGENCY SALES andPOSTING 714-730-2727www.servicelinkASAP.com BAR-RETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TRED-ER and WEISS, LLP as Trustee20955 Pathfinder Road, Suite 300Diamond Bar, CA 91765 (866) 795-1852 Dated: 02/28/2018 BARRETTDAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER andWEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS ADEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT-ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANYINFORMATION OBTAINED WILLBE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.A-4648904 03/08/2018, 03/15/2018,03/22/2018Legal 5372

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICEORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FORCHANGE OF NAMECASE NUMBER: ECU000212TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:Petitioner (name): filed a petitionwith this court for a decree changingnames as follows: Present name :Victor Emilio Letayf Tellez Proposed name:Victor Emilio Letayf

THE COURT ORDERS that allpersons interested in this matterappear before this court at the hear-ing indicated below to show cause, ifany, why the petition for change ofname should not be granted. Any per-son objecting to the name changesdescribed above must file a writtenobjection that includes the reasonsfor the objection at least two courtdays before the matter is scheduled tobe heard and must appear at the hear-

ing to show cause why the petitionshould not be granted. If no writtenobjection is timely filed, the courtmay grant the petition without a hear-ing.NOTICE OF HEARINGDate: March 29, 2018Time: 8:30 a.m.Dept.: 7The address of the court is:Superior Court of California, Countyof Imperial

939 W. Main StreetEl Centro, CA 92243A copy of this Order to Show Causeshall be published at least once eachweek for four successive weeks priorto the date set for hearing on the peti-tion in the following newspaper ofgeneral circulation, printed in thiscounty (specify newspaper):Calexico Chronicle Date: February 5, 2018Jeffrey B. Jones

Judge of the Superior CourtFiled: February 5, 2018Superior Court County of Imperial Maria Rhinehart, Interim ClerkBy D. Garrido, DeputyLegal 5361 Publish: February 15, 22, March 1, 8,2018

PUBLIC NOTICETSG No.: 8715567 TS No.:CA1700281617 FHA/VA/PMI No.:APN: 063-192-006-000 PropertyAddress: 601 N. C STREET IMPER-IAL, CA 92251 NOTICE OFTRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE INDEFAULT UNDER A DEED OFTRUST, DATED 03/23/2017.UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TOPROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, ITMAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLICSALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLA-NATION OF THE NATURE OFTHE PROCEEDING AGAINSTYOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT ALAWYER. On 03/14/2018 at 02:00P.M., First American Title InsuranceCompany, as duly appointed Trusteeunder and pursuant to Deed of Trustrecorded 03/24/2017, as InstrumentNo. 2017006894, in book , page , , ofOfficial Records in the office of theCounty Recorder of IMPERIALCounty, State of California.Executed by: LUIS MAURICIOVALADEZ, A SINGLE MAN,WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTIONTO HIGHEST BIDDER FORCASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASHEQUIVALENT or other form ofpayment authorized by 2924h(b),(Payable at time of sale in lawful

money of the United States) At theNorth entrance to the CountyCourthouse at 939 Main Street, ElCentro, CA 92243 All right, title andinterest conveyed to and now held byit under said Deed of Trust in theproperty situated in said County andState described as: AS MOREFULLY DESCRIBED IN THEABOVE MENTIONED DEED OFTRUST APN# 063-192-006- 000The street address and other commondesignation, if any, of the real prop-erty described above is purported tobe: 601 N. C STREET, IMPERIAL,CA 92251 The undersigned Trusteedisclaims any liability for any incor-rectness of the street address andother common designation, if any,shown herein. Said sale will be made,but without covenant or warranty,expressed or implied, regarding title,possession, or encumbrances, to paythe remaining principal sum of thenote(s) secured by said Deed ofTrust, with interest thereon, as pro-vided in said note(s), advances,under the terms of said Deed ofTrust, fees, charges and expenses ofthe Trustee and of the trusts createdby said Deed of Trust. The totalamount of the unpaid balance of the

obligation secured by the property tobe sold and reasonable estimatedcosts, expenses and advances at thetime of the initial publication of theNotice of Sale is $74,151.00. Thebeneficiary under said Deed of Trusthas deposited all documents evidenc-ing the obligations secured by theDeed of Trust and has declared allsums secured thereby immediatelydue and payable, and has caused awritten Notice of Default andElection to Sell to be executed. Theundersigned caused said Notice ofDefault and Election to Sell to berecorded in the County where the realproperty is located. NOTICE TOPOTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you areconsidering bidding on this propertylien, you should understand that thereare risks involved in bidding at atrustee auction. You will be biddingon a lien, not on the property itself.Placing the highest bid at a trusteeauction does not automatically entitleyou to free and clear ownership ofthe property. You should also beaware that the lien being auctionedoff may be a junior lien. If you arethe highest bidder at the auction, youare or may be responsible for payingoff all liens senior to the lien being

auctioned off, before you can receiveclear title to the property. You areencouraged to investigate the exis-tence, priority, and size of outstand-ing liens that may exist on this prop-erty by contacting the countyrecorder's office or a title insurancecompany, either of which may chargeyou a fee for this information. If youconsult either of these resources, youshould be aware that the same lendermay hold more than one mortgage ordeed of trust on the property.NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER:The sale date shown on this notice ofsale may be postponed one or moretimes by the mortgagee, beneficiary,trustee, or a court, pursuant toSection 2924g of the California CivilCode. The law requires that informa-tion about trustee sale postponementsbe made available to you and to thepublic, as a courtesy to those notpresent at the sale. If you wish tolearn whether your sale date has beenpostponed, and if applicable, therescheduled time and date for the saleof this property, you may call(916)939-0772 or visit this InternetWeb http://search.nationwidepost-ing.com/propertySearchTerms.aspx,using the file number assigned to this

case CA1700281617 Informationabout postponements that are veryshort in duration or that occur closein time to the scheduled sale may notimmediately be reflected in the tele-phone information or on the InternetWeb site. The best way to verifypostponement information is toattend the scheduled sale. If the saleis set aside for any reason, thePurchaser at the sale shall be entitledonly to a return of the deposit paid.The Purchaser shall have no furtherrecourse against the Mortgagor, theMortgagee or the Mortgagee's attor-ney. Date: First American TitleInsurance Company 4795 RegentBlvd, Mail Code 1011-F Irving, TX75063 First American Title InsuranceCompany MAY BE ACTING AS ADEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT-ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANYINFORMATION OBTAINED MAYBE USED FOR THAT PURPOSEFOR TRUSTEES SALE INFOR-MATION PLEASE CALL (916)939-0772NPP0326183 To: IMPERIALVALLEY WEEKLY 02/22/2018,03/01/2018, 03/08/2018Legal 5884

TSG No.: 8715141 TS No.:CA1700281569 FHA/VA/PMI No.:APN: 064-421-008-000 PropertyAddress: 579 MESQUITE STREETIMPERIAL, CA 92251 NOTICE OFTRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE INDEFAULT UNDER A DEED OFTRUST, DATED 05/20/2005.UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TOPROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, ITMAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLICSALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLA-NATION OF THE NATURE OFTHE PROCEEDING AGAINSTYOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT ALAWYER. On 03/14/2018 at 02:00P.M., First American Title InsuranceCompany, as duly appointed Trusteeunder and pursuant to Deed of Trustrecorded 05/26/2005, as InstrumentNo. 020189, in book 2439 , page254, , of Official Records in theoffice of the County Recorder ofIMPERIAL County, State ofCalifornia. Executed by: JOHNRICKY ZINN AND PAULINEZINN, HUSBAND AND WIFE, ASJOINT TENANTS, WILL SELL ATPUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHESTBIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'SCHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT orother form of payment authorized by

2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale inlawful money of the United States)At the North entrance to the CountyCourthouse at 939 Main Street, ElCentro, CA 92243 All right, title andinterest conveyed to and now held byit under said Deed of Trust in theproperty situated in said County andState described as: AS MOREFULLY DESCRIBED IN THEABOVE MENTIONED DEED OFTRUST APN# 064-421-008- 000The street address and other commondesignation, if any, of the real prop-erty described above is purported tobe: 579 MESQUITE STREET,IMPERIAL, CA 92251 The under-signed Trustee disclaims any liabilityfor any incorrectness of the streetaddress and other common designa-tion, if any, shown herein. Said salewill be made, but without covenantor warranty, expressed or implied,regarding title, possession, orencumbrances, to pay the remainingprincipal sum of the note(s) securedby said Deed of Trust, with interestthereon, as provided in said note(s),advances, under the terms of saidDeed of Trust, fees, charges andexpenses of the Trustee and of thetrusts created by said Deed of Trust.

The total amount of the unpaid bal-ance of the obligation secured by theproperty to be sold and reasonableestimated costs, expenses andadvances at the time of the initialpublication of the Notice of Sale is$157,810.44. The beneficiary undersaid Deed of Trust has deposited alldocuments evidencing the obliga-tions secured by the Deed of Trustand has declared all sums securedthereby immediately due andpayable, and has caused a writtenNotice of Default and Election to Sellto be executed. The undersignedcaused said Notice of Default andElection to Sell to be recorded in theCounty where the real property islocated. NOTICE TO POTENTIALBIDDERS: If you are consideringbidding on this property lien, youshould understand that there arerisks involved in bidding at a trusteeauction. You will be bidding on alien, not on the property itself.Placing the highest bid at a trusteeauction does not automatically entitleyou to free and clear ownership ofthe property. You should also beaware that the lien being auctionedoff may be a junior lien. If you arethe highest bidder at the auction, you

are or may be responsible for payingoff all liens senior to the lien beingauctioned off, before you can receiveclear title to the property. You areencouraged to investigate the exis-tence, priority, and size of outstand-ing liens that may exist on this prop-erty by contacting the countyrecorder's office or a title insurancecompany, either of which may chargeyou a fee for this information. If youconsult either of these resources, youshould be aware that the same lendermay hold more than one mortgage ordeed of trust on the property.NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER:The sale date shown on this notice ofsale may be postponed one or moretimes by the mortgagee, beneficiary,trustee, or a court, pursuant toSection 2924g of the California CivilCode. The law requires that informa-tion about trustee sale postponementsbe made available to you and to thepublic, as a courtesy to those notpresent at the sale. If you wish tolearn whether your sale date has beenpostponed, and if applicable, therescheduled time and date for the saleof this property, you may call(916)939-0772 or visit this InternetWeb http://search.nationwidepost-

ing.com/propertySearchTerms.aspx,using the file number assigned to thiscase CA1700281569 Informationabout postponements that are veryshort in duration or that occur closein time to the scheduled sale may notimmediately be reflected in the tele-phone information or on the InternetWeb site. The best way to verifypostponement information is toattend the scheduled sale. If the saleis set aside for any reason, thePurchaser at the sale shall be entitledonly to a return of the deposit paid.The Purchaser shall have no furtherrecourse against the Mortgagor, theMortgagee or the Mortgagee's attor-ney. Date: First American TitleInsurance Company 4795 RegentBlvd, Mail Code 1011-F Irving, TX75063 First American Title InsuranceCompany MAY BE ACTING AS ADEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT-ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANYINFORMATION OBTAINED MAYBE USED FOR THAT PURPOSEFOR TRUSTEES SALE INFOR-MATION PLEASE CALL (916)939-0772NPP0326179 To: IMPERIALVALLEY WEEKLY 02/22/2018,03/01/2018, 03/08/2018Legal 5883

PUBLIC NOTICE

SUPERIOR COURT OF THESTATE OF

CALIFORNIAIN AND FOR THE

COUNTY OF IMPERIALIn reTHE MICAELA CHELL 2003TRUST dated September 26, 2003,as amended by First Amendmentdated March 28, 2014 and by SecondAmendment dated March 30, 2015by MICAELA CHELL, Decedent,

Case No.: EPR000163NOTICE TO CREDITORS OFMICAELA CHELL[PROBATE CODE SECTION19003, 19004 and 19040]NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN tothe creditors and contingent creditorsof the above-named decedent that allpersons having claims against thedecedent are required to file themwith the Imperial County SuperiorCourt, at 939 Main Street, El Centro,

California 92243, and mail a copy toMaria K. Chell-Sheridan, asSuccessor Trustee of THEMICAELA CHELL 2003 TRUSTdated September 26, 2003, as amend-ed by First Amendment dated March28, 2014 and by Second Amendmentdated March 30, 2015, wherein thedecedent was the Settlor, at:

Maria K. Chell-Sheridanc/o Patrick M. Pace

Pinney Caldwell & Pace

Attorneys at Law444 South 8th Street, Suite A

El Centro, CA 92243Telephone: (760) 352-7800

The original claim must be filed withthe Imperial County Superior Courtwithin the later of four(4) monthsafter the date of the first publicationof this notice to creditors or, if noticeis mailed or personally delivered tothe creditor, sixty (60) days after thedate this notice is mailed or personal-

ly delivered to your. A claim formmay be obtained from the court clerk.For your protection, you are encour-aged to file your claim by certifiedmail, with return receipt requested.Dated: February 27, 2018PINNEY, CALDWELL & PACEPatrick M. PaceAttorney for PetitionerLegal 5890Publish: March 1, 8, 15, 2018

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENTFile No. 201810000148The following person(s) is (are)doing business as:Mastercuts N521, 3451 S DogwoodAve Ste 1374, El Centro, CA 92243

County of IMPERIALMailing Address: 3451 S DogwoodAve Ste 1374, El Centro, CA 92243The Beautiful Group Managment,LLC, 9720 Wilshire Blvd Ste 600,Beverly Hills, CA 90212 This business is conducted by a lim-

ited liability companyThe registrant(s) commenced totransact business under the fictitiousbusiness name or names listed aboveon 10/01/2017. The Beautiful Group Managment,LLC

S/ Michael Reinstein, Manager, This statement was filed with theCounty Clerk of Imperial County on02/16/2018.CHUCK STOREY, County ClerkAna L. Alvarez, Deputy3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22/18

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENTFile No. 201810000151The following person(s) is doingbusiness as: Verizon Wireless, 11890 CarmelMountain Rd., San Diego, CA

92128-4601, County of Imperial Mailing address: One Verizon Way,Basking Ridge, NJ 07920Verizon Wireless (Vaw) LLC, OneVerizon Way, Basking Ridge, NJ07920This business is conducted by a lim-

ited liability company. The registrant commenced to trans-act business under the fictitious busi-ness name or names listed above on01/15/2015 Article of Incorporation:199922910069

/s/ Karen N. Shipman, Asst.Secretary This statement was filed with theCounty Clerk of Imperial County onFebruary 21, 2018. CHUCK STOREY, County ClerkBy: Joanna L. Lerno, Deputy

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENTFILE NO.: 18-116

The following persons are conduct-ing business as:Imperial Valley Radiology Medical

Group207 West Legion RoadBrawley, CA 92227Imperial CountyFull Name of Registrants:George A. Rapp, M.D. Inc.2691 Elm Circle El Centro, CA 92243Ramon Pascual, M.D. Inc.898 B West Ross Ave.El Centro, CA 92243Imperial Endovascular, PC4338 Nogales Dr.Tarzana, CA 91356This business conducted by: AGeneral PartnershipRegistrant commenced to transactbusiness under the FictitiousBusiness Name(s) listed above on:October 1, 1983.

I, George A. Rapp, M.D. Declare thatall of the information in this state-ment is true and correct.Signature: George A. Rapp M.D.,PartnerThe filing of this statement does notof itself authorize the use in this Stateor a Fictitious Business Name inViolation of the Rights of anotherunder Federal, State or CommonLaw.Filed with the Imperial CountyClerk-Recorder on: February 6,2018.NOTICE: This statement expires on:February 5, 2023. A new statementmust be filed prior to the expirationdate.Chuck Storey/County Clerk-Recorder

Joanna L. Lerno, DeputyLegal 5881 Publish: February 22, Mar. 1, 8, 15,2018

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENTFILE NO.: 18-126The following person is conductingbusiness as:Elia’s28 W. 3rd St.Calexico, CA 92231Imperial County

Mailing Address:809 E. 6th St.Calexico, CA 92231Full Name of Registrant:Elia D. Castillo809 E. 6th St.Calexico, CA 92231This business conducted by: AnIndividual

Registrant commenced to transactbusiness under the FictitiousBusiness Name(s) listed above on:October 8, 2013..I, Elia Castillo Declare that all of theinformation in this statement is trueand correct.Signature: Elia D. Castillo, OwnerThe filing of this statement does not

of itself authorize the use in this Stateor a Fictitious Business Name inViolation of the Rights of anotherunder Federal, State or CommonLaw.Filed with the Imperial CountyClerk-Recorder on: February 9,2018.NOTICE: This statement expires on:

February 8, 2023. A new statementmust be filed prior to the expirationdate.Chuck Storey/County Clerk-RecorderJoanna L. Lerno, DeputyLegal 5364Publish: February 22, Mar. 1, 8, 15,2018

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENTFILE NO.: 18-124The following person is conductingbusiness as:Red Eagle Transport1954 Carter Ct.Calexico, CA 92231Imperial County

Full Name of Registrant:Gregory Hernandez Islas1954 Carter Ct.Calexico, CA 92231This business conducted by: AnIndividualRegistrant commenced to transactbusiness under the FictitiousBusiness Name(s) listed above on:

January 29, 2018.I, Declare that all of the informationin this statement is true and correct.Signature: Gregory Hernandez Islas,OwnerThe filing of this statement does notof itself authorize the use in this Stateor a Fictitious Business Name inViolation of the Rights of another

under Federal, State or CommonLaw.Filed with the Imperial CountyClerk-Recorder on: February 8,2018.NOTICE: This statement expires on:February 7, 2023. A new statementmust be filed prior to the expirationdate.

Chuck Storey/County Clerk-RecorderAna L. Alvarez, DeputyLegal 5363 Publish: February 22, Mar. 1, 8, 15,2018

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENTFILE NO.: 18-135The following persons are conduct-ing business as:O.J.’s Fashion1135 E. Ollie Ave.Calexico, CA 92231Imperial CountyMailing Address:1240 Primavera Ct.Calexico,CA 92231Full Name of Registrants:

Octavio H. Jimenez1240 Primavera Ct.Calexico, CA 92231Maria T. Jimenez1240 Primavera Ct.Calexico, CA 92231This business conducted by: AMarried CoupleRegistrant commenced to transactbusiness under the FictitiousBusiness Name(s) listed above on:April 22, 1993.I, Octavio Jimenez, Maria TeresaJimenez Declare that all of the infor-mation in this statement is true andcorrect.Signature: Octavio H. Jimenez, CoOwnerThe filing of this statement does notof itself authorize the use in this Stateor a Fictitious Business Name inViolation of the Rights of anotherunder Federal, State or CommonLaw.Filed with the Imperial CountyClerk-Recorder on: February 13,2018.NOTICE: This statement expires on:February 12, 2023. A new statementmust be filed prior to the expirationdate.Chuck Storey/County Clerk-RecorderJoanna L. Lerno, DeputyLegal 5360 Publish: February 15, 22, Mar. 1, 8,2018

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENTFILE NO.: 18-098The following persons are conduct-ing business as:WomanHaven A Center For FamilySolutions510 W. Main Street Suite 106El Centro, CA 92243Imperial CountyMailing Address:P.O. Box 2219El Centro, CA 92243Full Name of Registrant:WomanHaven Inc.510 W. Main Street Suite 106El Centro, CA 92243This business conducted by: ACorporationRegistrant commenced to transactbusiness under the FictitiousBusiness Name(s) listed above on:January 4, 1978.I, Robert Diaz Declare that all of theinformation in this statement is true

and correct.Signature: Robert Diaz, President ofthe BoardThe filing of this statement does notof itself authorize the use in thisState or a Fictitious Business Namein Violation of the Rights of anotherunder Federal, State or CommonLaw.Filed with the Imperial CountyClerk-Recorder on: January 31,2018.NOTICE: This statement expires on:January 30, 2023. A new statementmust be filed prior to the expirationdate.Chuck Storey/County Clerk-RecorderJoanna L. Lerno, DeputyLegal 5879 Publish: February 15, 22, Mar. 1, 8,2018

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALETS No. CA-17-797433-JB OrderNo.: 730-1709583-70 YOU AREIN DEFAULT UNDER A DEEDOF TRUST DATED 9/8/2006.UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTIONTO PROTECT YOUR PROPER-TY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUB-LIC SALE. IF YOU NEED ANEXPLANATION OF THENATURE OF THE PROCEED-ING AGAINST YOU, YOUSHOULD CONTACT ALAWYER. A public auction sale tothe highest bidder for cash,cashier's check drawn on a state ornational bank, check drawn bystate or federal credit union, or acheck drawn by a state or federalsavings and loan association, orsavings association, or savingsbank specified in Section 5102 tothe Financial Code and authorizedto do business in this state, will beheld by duly appointed trustee. Thesale will be made, but withoutcovenant or warranty, expressed orimplied, regarding title, posses-sion, or encumbrances, to pay theremaining principal sum of thenote(s) secured by the Deed ofTrust, with interest and late chargesthereon, as provided in the note(s),advances, under the terms of the

Deed of Trust, interest thereon,fees, charges and expenses of theTrustee for the total amount (at thetime of the initial publication of theNotice of Sale) reasonably estimat-ed to be set forth below. Theamount may be greater on the dayof sale. BENEFICIARY MAYELECT TO BID LESS THANTHE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE.Trustor(s): Everardo C. Duarte andAlma O. Duarte, husband and wifeas joint tenants Recorded:9/21/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-045001 and modified as perModification Agreement recorded6/11/2013 as Instrument No.2013012786 of Official Records inthe office of the Recorder of IMPE-RIAL County, California; Date ofSale: 4/12/2018 at 2:00 PM Placeof Sale: At the North entrance tothe County Courthouse located at939 Main Street, El Centro, CA92243 Amount of unpaid balanceand other charges: $235,805.73The purported property address is:219 BLAIR AVE, CALEXICO,CA 92231-2834 Assessor's ParcelNo.: 058-531-009-000 NOTICETO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: Ifyou are considering bidding on thisproperty lien, you should under-stand that there are risks involved

in bidding at a trustee auction. Youwill be bidding on a lien, not on theproperty itself. Placing the highestbid at a trustee auction does notautomatically entitle you to freeand clear ownership of the proper-ty. You should also be aware thatthe lien being auctioned off may bea junior lien. If you are the highestbidder at the auction, you are ormay be responsible for paying offall liens senior to the lien beingauctioned off, before you canreceive clear title to the property.You are encouraged to investigatethe existence, priority, and size ofoutstanding liens that may exist onthis property by contacting thecounty recorder's office or a titleinsurance company, either of whichmay charge you a fee for this infor-mation. If you consult either ofthese resources, you should beaware that the same lender mayhold more than one mortgage ordeed of trust on the property.NOTICE TO PROPERTYOWNER: The sale date shown onthis notice of sale may be post-poned one or more times by themortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, ora court, pursuant to Section 2924gof the California Civil Code. Thelaw requires that information about

trustee sale postponements bemade available to you and to thepublic, as a courtesy to those notpresent at the sale. If you wish tolearn whether your sale date hasbeen postponed, and, if applicable,the rescheduled time and date forthe sale of this property, you maycall 916-939-0772 for informationregarding the trustee's sale or visitthis Internet Web sitehttp://www.qualityloan.com, usingthe file number assigned to thisforeclosure by the Trustee: CA-17-797433-JB. Information aboutpostponements that are very shortin duration or that occur close intime to the scheduled sale may notimmediately be reflected in thetelephone information or on theInternet Web site. The best way toverify postponement information isto attend the scheduled sale. Theundersigned Trustee disclaims anyliability for any incorrectness ofthe property address or other com-mon designation, if any, shownherein. If no street address or othercommon designation is shown,directions to the location of theproperty may be obtained by send-ing a written request to the benefi-ciary within 10 days of the date offirst publication of this Notice of

Sale. If the sale is set aside for anyreason, including if the Trustee isunable to convey title, thePurchaser at the sale shall be enti-tled only to a return of the moniespaid to the Trustee. This shall bethe Purchaser's sole and exclusiveremedy. The purchaser shall haveno further recourse against theTrustor, the Trustee, theBeneficiary, the Beneficiary'sAgent, or the Beneficiary'sAttorney. If you have previouslybeen discharged through bankrupt-cy, you may have been released ofpersonal liability for this loan inwhich case this letter is intended toexercise the note holders right'sagainst the real property only.Date: Quality Loan ServiceCorporation 411 Ivy Street SanDiego, CA 92101 619-645-7711For NON SALE information onlySale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Loginto: http://www.qualityloan.comReinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality LoanService Corp. TS No.: CA-17-797433-JB IDSPub #01380713/22/2018 3/29/2018 4/5/2018

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APN: 059-359-002-000 TS No:CA07000849-17-1 TO No: 8718207NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE(The above statement is made pur-suant to CA Civil Code Section2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will beprovided to Trustor(s) and/or vestedowner(s) only, pursuant to CA CivilCode Section 2923.3(d)(2).) YOUARE IN DEFAULT UNDER ADEED OF TRUST DATED February11, 2015. UNLESS YOU TAKEACTION TO PROTECT YOURPROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD ATA PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEEDAN EXPLANATION OF THENATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGSAGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULDCONTACT A LAWYER. On April19, 2018 at 02:00 PM, at the Northentrance to the County Courthouse,939 Main Street, El Centro, CA92243, MTC Financial Inc. dbaTrustee Corps, as the duly AppointedTrustee, under and pursuant to thepower of sale contained in that cer-tain Deed of Trust recorded onFebruary 23, 2015 as Instrument No.2015003194, of official records inthe Office of the Recorder ofImperial County, California, execut-ed by MARIA I. COCA, TRUSTEEOF THE MARIA I. COCA LIVINGTRUST DATED MARCH 13, 2006,as Trustor(s), in favor of MORT-GAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRA-TION SYSTEMS, INC. as nominee

for ONE REVERSE MORTGAGELLC as Beneficiary, WILL SELL ATPUBLIC AUCTION TO THEHIGHEST BIDDER, in lawfulmoney of the United States, allpayable at the time of sale, that cer-tain property situated in said County,California describing the land thereinas: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBEDIN SAID DEED OF TRUST Theproperty heretofore described isbeing sold "as is". The street addressand other common designation, ifany, of the real property describedabove is purported to be: 1259FELDSPAR AVE, CALEXICO, CA92231 The undersigned Trustee dis-claims any liability for any incorrect-ness of the street address and othercommon designation, if any, shownherein. Said sale will be made with-out covenant or warranty, express orimplied, regarding title, possession,or encumbrances, to pay the remain-ing principal sum of the Note(s)secured by said Deed of Trust, withinterest thereon, as provided in saidNote(s), advances if any, under theterms of the Deed of Trust, estimatedfees, charges and expenses of theTrustee and of the trusts created bysaid Deed of Trust. The total amountof the unpaid balance of the obliga-tions secured by the property to besold and reasonable estimated costs,expenses and advances at the time ofthe initial publication of this Notice

of Trustee's Sale is estimated to be$168,934.42 (Estimated). However,prepayment premiums, accrued inter-est and advances will increase thisfigure prior to sale. Beneficiary's bidat said sale may include all or part ofsaid amount. In addition to cash, theTrustee will accept a cashier's checkdrawn on a state or national bank, acheck drawn by a state or federalcredit union or a check drawn by astate or federal savings and loanassociation, savings association orsavings bank specified in Section5102 of the California FinancialCode and authorized to do businessin California, or other such funds asmay be acceptable to the Trustee. Inthe event tender other than cash isaccepted, the Trustee may withholdthe issuance of the Trustee's DeedUpon Sale until funds become avail-able to the payee or endorsee as amatter of right. The property offeredfor sale excludes all funds held onaccount by the property receiver, ifapplicable. If the Trustee is unable toconvey title for any reason, the suc-cessful bidder's sole and exclusiveremedy shall be the return of moniespaid to the Trustee and the successfulbidder shall have no further recourse.Notice to Potential Bidders If you areconsidering bidding on this propertylien, you should understand that thereare risks involved in bidding at aTrustee auction. You will be bidding

on a lien, not on the property itself.Placing the highest bid at a Trusteeauction does not automatically entitleyou to free and clear ownership ofthe property. You should also beaware that the lien being auctionedoff may be a junior lien. If you arethe highest bidder at the auction, youare or may be responsible for payingoff all liens senior to the lien beingauctioned off, before you can receiveclear title to the property. You areencouraged to investigate the exis-tence, priority, and size of outstand-ing liens that may exist on this prop-erty by contacting the countyrecorder's office or a title insurancecompany, either of which may chargeyou a fee for this information. If youconsult either of these resources, youshould be aware that the same Lendermay hold more than one mortgage orDeed of Trust on the property. Noticeto Property Owner The sale dateshown on this Notice of Sale may bepostponed one or more times by theMortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or acourt, pursuant to Section 2924g ofthe California Civil Code. The lawrequires that information aboutTrustee Sale postponements be madeavailable to you and to the public, asa courtesy to those not present at thesale. If you wish to learn whetheryour sale date has been postponed,and, if applicable, the rescheduledtime and date for the sale of this

property, you may call In SourceLogic at 702-659-7766 for informa-tion regarding the Trustee's Sale orvisit the Internet Web site addresslisted below for information regard-ing the sale of this property, using thefile number assigned to this case,CA07000849-17-1. Informationabout postponements that are veryshort in duration or that occur closein time to the scheduled sale may notimmediately be reflected in the tele-phone information or on the InternetWeb site. The best way to verifypostponement information is toattend the scheduled sale. Date:March 5, 2018 MTC Financial Inc.dba Trustee Corps TS No.CA07000849-17-1 17100 GilletteAve Irvine, CA 92614 Phone: 949-252-8300 TDD: 866-660-4288Bobbie LaFlower, AuthorizedSignatory SALE INFORMATIONCAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE ATwww.insourcelogic.com FORAUTOMATED SALES INFORMA-TION PLEASE CALL: In SourceLogic AT 702-659-7766 TrusteeCorps may be acting as a debt collec-tor attempting to collect a debt. Anyinformation obtained may be usedfor that purpose.ISL Number 38089,Pub Dates: 03/15/2018, 03/22/2018,03/29/2018, CALEXICO CHRONICLELegal 5521

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Intent of ForfeitControl No. 17-AF-012The following property/money aresubject to forfeiture pursuant toHealth and Safety Code section11369 et.seq.:Control No.: 17-AF-012:$39,783.00 U.S. Currency, the esti-

mated/appraised value is $39,783.00United States Currency seized at2417 La Brucherie Road, Suite C,Imperial, CA 92251 in connectionwith violation of Health and SafetyCode Section 11370.6, 11351, 11352,11359, 11360, 11378, 11379 et seq.Procedures to forfeit the above prop-

erty are under way. If you claim aninterest to this property, you mustwithin 30 days of the first day of thepublication of this Notice, file a veri-fied claim, stating your interest in theseized property with the CivilDepartment of the Imperial CountySuperior Court, 939 W. Main Street,

El Centro, CA 92243.You must also provide the ImperialCounty District Attorney’s Officewith an endorsed copy of the claimdirected to the Asset ForfeitureCoordinator, Imperial CountyDistrict Attorney’s Office, 940 W.Main Street, Suite 102, El Centro,

CA 92243. Use the appropriate con-trol number listed above in any cor-respondence.by: Sidney Hester, Sr.Senior Deputy District AttorneyLegal 5520Publish: Mar. 15, 22, 29, 2018

Public Notice of Intent of ForfeitControl No. 17-AF-009The following property/money aresubject to forfeiture pursuant toHealth and Safety Code §11470et.seq.:Control No.: 17-AF-009:$15,000.00 U.S. Currency, the esti-

mated/appraised value is $15,000.00United States Currency seized at2417 La Brucherie Road Road SuiteC, Imperial CA 92251 in connectionwith violation of health & SafetyCode §11378, 11379, 11351, 11352,1130.6, 11370, and PC 182(a) (1)et.seq. 17-AF-009.

Procedures to forfeit the above prop-erty are under way. If you claim aninterest to this property, you mustwithin 30 days of the first day of thepublication of this Notice, file a veri-fied claim, stating your interest in theseized property with the CivilDepartment of the Imperial County

Superior Court, 939 W. Main Street,El Centro, CA 92243.You must also provide the ImperialCounty District Attorney’s Officewith an endorsed copy of the claimdirected to the Asset ForfeitureCoordinator, Imperial CountyDistrict Attorney’s Office, 940 W.

Main Street, Suite 102, El Centro,CA 92243. Use the appropriate con-trol number listed above in any cor-respondence.by: Sidney Hester, Sr.Senior Deputy District AttorneyLegal 5519Publish: Mar. 15, 22, 29, 2018

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENTFile No. 201810000087The following person(s) is (are)doing business as:Interior Logic Group PropertyServices, 629 Marsat Ct, Ste A,

Chula Vista, CA 91911 County ofSAN DIEGOMailing Address: 4500 SE CriterionCt, Ste 100, Milwaukie, OR 97222Criterion Supply Inc, 4500 SECriterion Ct, Ste 100, Milwaukie, OR97222

This business is conducted by aCorporationThe registrant(s) commenced totransact business under the fictitiousbusiness name or names listed aboveon N/A. Criterion Supply Inc

S/ James Z Voss, VP of FinanceThis statement was filed with theCounty Clerk of Imperial County on01/29/2018.CHUCK STOREY, County ClerkJoanna Lerno, Deputy2/15, 2/22, 3/1, 3/8/18

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Fair & Fiesta Opens with Uptown FunkTribute to Bruno Mars

BY KIM VINCENT

Opening day at theCalifornia Mid-Winter Fair &Fiesta-- people from all overflock to Imperial to eat fair good-ies, experience carnival rides,roam exhibits, visit the animals,and attend an array of shows.

This year was no exceptionwith a plethora of energyfillingthe Rabobank Center Stage.Benches jam-packed with fairgo-ers an hour before the show,while others gathered around theoutskirts of the covered stage.

Was it a "Grenade" that star-tled the crowd, or somethingwith a little "Uptown Funk?"That's right, the seven-memberband from the Los Angeles area,Uptown Funk Tribute to Bruno

Mars, began the evening with abang, sharing its musical exuber-ance with giddy fairgoers.

The band quickly launchedinto its dance moves and enthusi-asm with the fauxBruno Marsand other band members leapingon stage to launch a 90-minuteperformance.

Lead singer Evan Saucedonot only had the voice of BrunoMars, but also the appearanceashe moved through the Grammy-winner's chart toppers.

Band members included,Honore, who is the 'PhilipLawrence type,' according toSaucedo, Sam on trombone,Daniel on guitar, bassist Zap,Danny on drums, andJosh play-ing trumpet. They hail fromSouthern California and havebeen playing together for about a

year, including venues in NewYork, South Carolina, Nevada,Arizona and Georgia.

Saucedoand Honoreflirtedwith the crowd as they set thestory for the next song.During"Lay It Back" band membersperformed in sync with Saucedo,walking back with agroove.Other favorite songs per-formed included "Girl You'reAmazing", "When I Was YourMan" and "Locked Out ofHeaven".

Honore encouraged thecrowd in the back to move for-ward to the stage area where theyhad space to get their grooveson. Several spectators tookadvantage of the offer and foundthemselves either singing intothe microphone with Saucedo ordancing alongside the stage.

UPTOWN FUNK TRIBUTE toBruno Mars band members enter-tain the crowd at Rabobank CenterStage during the 2018 CaliforniaMid-Winter Fair and Fiesta.PHOTOS BY KIM VINCENT

BY MARIO CONDE

As thousands of peopleattend the California Mid-WinterFair & Fiesta to have fun, onedisplay has been a mainstay fordecades and brings many fairgo-ers fond childhood memories.

The Imperial Valley Gem andMineral Society was foundedabout 1941 when a group of localresidents began searching for col-lectible rocks and decided toform a club. The group laterestablished its headquarters at thefairgrounds and opened it to visi-tors during the fair's annual run.

The society welcomes thou-sands of residents each year at thefair to showcase unique rocks,and explain the hobby. It hasbecome a traditional attraction asresidents, many of whom saw thedisplay in their youth, bring theirchildren to learn about the rocksand buy rare gems for their per-sonal collections.

John Pyle, society president,said the group's main goal is tofind minerals all over the countryand teach children and peopleabout rocks. Each year, schoolsattend the fair and are given atour of the mineral society build-

ing and students are amazed atwhat they learn about minerals.Pyle said the children's response-watching them learn about gemsand minerals--is one of the high-lights of being a member.

"When you see their eyeslight up and smile while they arelearning something new, it issomething really neat," Pyle said.

The IVGM also does out-reach to schools where memberstake minerals to be shown duringclass and teach students aboutwhat they do and different typesof minerals. Another goal of theoutreach is to spark interest andcreate the next generation of col-lectors and society members,Pyle added.

Pyle said proceeds from soci-ety sales at the fair are used tokeep the club running and giveback to the community throughscholarships and donations tolocal charities. The IVGM has 42active members and does month-ly rock hunts and gold trips.

The Gem and MineralBuilding is located on theImperial Valley Expo grounds inImperial. Society meetings arethe third Wednesday of eachmonth at 7 p.m. Cost for mem-bership is $30 a year.

Imperial Valley MineralSociety A Tradition

at the Fair

TOMAS ROMERO JOHN Pyle and Ernest Nelson are part of theImperial Valley Gem and Mineral Society that has showcasedminerals and rocks for over 70 years.PHOTO BY MARIO CONDE

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