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YMCA Hoedown
Rob and Jessica Tanner with Lizi and Davidi Compton. Photo by Pat Krause
150 silent auctions, YMCA jail, Horse Derby race and the Daisy Dukes dancing. Story and Photos by Pat Krause The YMCA Hoedown at Sundown is a fun party where guests get to dress up in their best cowboy attire. The event was held at the Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa on November 7th. Guests were beaconed to enter into a different way with the help of many sign holders pointed to the way. Guests entered the hallway where
there was a very large cowboy for guests to take photos by. There was another mock YMCA jail for more photos to remember the night. Guests were treated to champagne on entry. The foyer held many games where guests could play free. They would get one ra e ti et or playing and two if they won the game. The longest
By Desert Star Staff Palm Desert, CA. –Today chef and restaurateur Wolfgang Puck introduces his newest restaurant concept, WP Kitchen + Bar to the city of Palm Desert. Open now and situated in the former Wolfgang Puck Pizza Bar location, the restaurant boasts a fresh new look and offers a refined dining experience for locals and visitors alike. “Palm Desert has always been a special place to me, so when we had the opportunity to open a restaurant here I didn’t
hesitate,” said Wolfgang Puck. “The way people are dining today is different than just a few years ago so my idea with WP Kitchen + Bar was to create a more relaxed environment, expand the number of seasonal and healthy options on the menu, and share a piece of how I like to eat in my own home. I hope you enjoy!”
line was at the Horse Derby race. Other games included, toss a hoop on a boot, lasso a calf, stack a pile of checker type wooden pieces and a bear hunting game. he ti ets were or a ra e held at the end of the evening. There were 150 silent auction items that included, Golf outings, foods, jewelry, facials, hotel rooms. Tickets to local businesses, wines
Wolfgang Puck debuts newest WP Kitchen in Palm Desert
Kitchen + Bar boasts Wolfgang’s globally influenced cuisine in an approachable, family-style format. Wolfgang has appointed brand veteran Matt Leverty as the Executive Chef of the restaurant. Leverty began his career with the Wolfgang Puck family in 2006 when he was hired as a line cook at the former 20.21, Puck’s Asian fusion restaurant in Minneapolis. THE MENU: Leverty has since worked his Drawing inspiration from way up through a number of how the acclaimed chef and Wol gang s fine dining it hens, restaurateur entertains at home with family and friends, WP Continues on Page 7
and even legal advice, too many items to mention but there was something for everyone’s taste. There were also 12 live auction items that included a dinner for 10, hotel rooms, vacations, Tickets for many events and golf outing plus so much more. Guests were treated to entertainment by Big John and his dancers. The Daisy Dukes gave
their public debut with their dance routines. Tables were set up with gingham table cloths, there was a buffet of food. Foods consisted of Salads. Red mashed potatoes, vegetarian Lasagna, Chicken Breasts, BBQ Brisket of Beef, and Salmon w/lemon sauce. Over 300 guests were served and enjoyed Continues on Page 3
Art Garfunkel at the Fantasy Springs Casino
Story and Photos by Pat Krause The legendary Art Garfunkel from the iconic duo, Simon and Garfunkel, gave an amazing solo concert at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino Spa in the Special Events Center on November 7th. Garfunkel came on stage about 15 minutes late, but that gave latecomers a chance to get seated. Garfunkel appeared on stage with only one guitarist and a keyboardist. Art said he was so happy to be here. He mentioned that he had lost his voice a few years ago and was thrilled to say his voice had returned. His songs have a mellow quality, and he still has his unique voice. Someone in the audience yelled, Happy Birthday Art, and he remarked he had a birthday just a couple of days ago. Everyone chimed in order to sing Happy Birthday to him. Someone else yelled for him to sing a certain song, but he said it was not one that he had planned on singing. Art said he would be singing some of the songs from the Simon and Garfunkel period but would also be singing some songs from the American Songbook like “Someone to Watch Over Me”. Art said he has recorded 12 solo albums and
wanted to sing one from the 11th album, Precious Moments. Garfunkel would sing a couple of songs and then read his thoughts that he wrote down on paper like a Bio. The words were like poetry that had not been put down to music. He said that he would find some emotional experience that would make him put his thoughts into words. He liked beautiful, and he liked the tie he was wearing and turned that beautiful emotion into words. An amazing guitarist, Tab Laven, accompanied Art. The two made beautiful music together with the aid of music by a keyboardist. The audience clapped after each song, but the clapping was the loudest when he sang his hits from the 60s and 70s. Few people know that he is an avid walker. He has walked across the U.S. and Japan on foot. He also branched out into acting and still does some acting today. He and Paul Simon broke up in 1970 but unite occasionally. Art is proud of the songs they created jointly that have lasted through time. The Duo, Simon and Garfunkel, garnered many Grammy and awards during their years with each other.
Art Garfunkel. Photo by Pat Krause
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Bob and Sherry Peppin with Bonnie and Ron Sima. Photo by Pat Krause
Palm Springs Gay Pride Parade 2015
1902 Brian Wanzek-aka-Bella da Ball, Volunteer of the Year. Photo by Pat Krause.
Participants on float. Photo by Pat Krause.
Desert Hot Springs Group. Photo by Pat Krause. Story and Photos by Pat Krause The Palm Springs Gay Pride Parade grows bigger each year with greater and larger crowds. It was estimated that over 140,000 people came to be part of this Pride Weekend. There were a lot more people than that amount that came
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to watch the parade with their children and dogs. Many more events were planned during the whole weekend this year. Additionally parties and mixers for the gay community and others that wanted to participate in this once a year event. The week started on Friday Nov. 6th
with pool parties and meets and greets affairs. The big parade was on Sunday Nov. 8th at 10 in the morning. People started lining the streets for the parade very early to get a prime spot. Some set up tents for shade and many brought chairs to be comfortable while they waited. November 13, 2015
The parade had the usual oats, ands, dogs and people in costume. There were vendors that walked the parade route selling hats, necklaces, ags and um rellas ne group has set up for the last six years providing water and food free to the public in honor of The Bear. Businesses set up specials for the crowds. One of the restaurants provided a speaker, Sasha, on a microphone to give a blow-by-blow announcement of all the parade participants coming down the road. Police on motorcycles cruised the route to keep the people attending safe. Participants gave out beads, pencils, keepsakes, and fans to keep cool and bags of goodies as they walked along with their entry. Motorcycles came down the parade route to let everyone
know the parade would be starting he first entrant was the Stonewall Citizens Patrol. There was an entry by each of the local schools that had the students walking and waving ags he Palm Springs High School band is always a staple during most parades. There were ela orate oats y some o the local bars and businesses. Gays, Lesbians, bisexual and Transgender groups walked the route, some in fancy costumes. Other bands and dance groups were a big hit with the crowds. There were the Grand Marshall and other awardees in big limos or antique autos. Palm Springs ity o fi ials were all in attendance. Of course, it wouldn’t be a parade without horses and buggies. www.desertstarweekly.com
Playboy Swings: Fun Facts
By Desert Star Staff Did you know? Playboy Magazine debuted in December 1953 with Marilyn Monroe on the cover. But did you now that first issue also contained a feature on the Dorsey Brothers? The Playboy interview has included all the great musicians from The Beatles to Frank Sinatra to Frank Zappa. In 1957, the legendary PLAYBOY Music Poll first appeared in the magazine as a jazz-oriented feature. Playboy has been the source of much landmark jazz on records. In 1957 and 1958, the company produced Volumes I & II (two record sets) of its Playboy
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Jazz All-Star series, spotlighting a host of jazz legends from Frank Sinatra, Louis Armstrong and Erroll Garner to Jack Teagarden, Dave Brubeck, Gerry Mulligan and more. The first of the famed PLAYBOY interviews was trumpet great Miles Davis in September 1962. That interview was conducted by a then littleknown writer named Alex Haley. Did you know that Aretha Franklin and Barbra Streisand both performed at the Playboy Club before they were-famous? Among John Lennon’s last interviews was the one he did for Playboy Magazine. The magazine hit newsstands on December 6, 1980, two days before Lennon was killed. The first Playboy Jazz Festival was a three-day concert event that took place in Chicago Stadium, August 7th – 9th, 1959. Performers for that first Festival included Count Basie and his Orchestra (with vocalist Joe Williams), The Dave Burbeck Quartert, Miles Davis, Cannonball Adderley. Oscar Petterson, Dizzy Gillespie, Ella Fitzgerald, Coleman Hawkins, Red Nichols, Jack Teagarden, Sonny Rollins, Cab Calloway, Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington. Music critic Leonard Feather called the first Playboy Jazz Festival, “One of the greatest weekends in the history of jazz.” The Playboy Festival drew more than 68,000 fans at a top dollar pri e o 5 50 or fi e shows. A three-record set produced y Play oy ased on the first Festival was a smash hit that has since become a treasured collector’s item. On October 24, 1959, the television show Playboy’s Penthouse hosted by Hugh Hefner premiered. Guests included: Nat King Cole, Sammy Davis Jr., Ella Fitzgerald, Buddy Greco, Stan Kenton, Mabel Mercer, Anita O’Day, Peter Seeger, and George Wein.
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72-840 Highway 111 Suite 425 Palm Desert, CA 92260 760-346-0725 The theme to Playboy’s Penthouse was written by Cy Coleman. The first Playboy Club opened at 116 E. Walton Street in downtown Chicago on February 29, 1960. Each club generally featured a Living Room, a Playmate Bar, a Dining Room, and a Club Room. The clubs offered name entertainers in the Club Rooms, and local musicians in the Living Rooms. In 1961, The Playboy Club was the busiest nightclub in the world. The lead singer of Blondie, Deborah Harry, worked as a Playboy Bunny at New York City’s Playboy Club from 1968 to 1973, back when she had long brown hair. In 1969, the television show Playboy After Dark premiered. The eclectic musical guest listed included Jack Jones, Buddy Rich, Joe Cocker, Ike & Tina Turner, Harry Nilsson, The Grateful Dead, Deep Purple, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Steppenwolf, Grand Funk ailroad, ron utter y and inda Ronstadt.
The second Playboy Jazz Festival did not occur until 1979 when it was moved to the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. The event has been held there ever since. The Los Angeles Playboy Jazz Festival was produced for 32 consecutive years by Darlene Chan and George Wein (who also produced the first ewport a esti al in 1954, and the man Newsweek magazine credits as being “the most responsible for turning jazz into a summer staple”). Bill Cosby was the emcee of the annual festival from 1979 to 2012. In 1995, singer Nancy Sinatra at age 55 appeared in Playboy Magazine. The highlight of the 1998 Playboy Jazz Festival’s 20th Anniversary celebration was a spe ta ular firewor s display keyed to Al Jarreau’s hit “Roof Garden.” In 1999, actor, director, musician Jeff Goldblum, best known for his roles in “Jurassic Park” and “Independence Day”, made his Playboy Jazz Festival debut with his own
group, the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra. Making his long-awaited Playboy Jazz Festival debut in 2000, Lou Rawls proved he was still the personifi ation o ool His closing set included such hits as “Groovy People”, “You’ll Never Find Another Love Like Mine” and “Lady Love.” A protégé of legendary producer Quincy Jones, the gifted 23 year-old pianist Alfredo Rodriguez mesmerized the 2009 audience in his Festival debut— just months after defecting from Cu a in one o his first nited State performances. In 2013, comedian George Lopez took over the reign as host of The Playboy Jazz Festival. rom the ery first issue in 1953, it has been with great pleasure and admiration that Playboy has celebrated the music and popular entertainers of our time. From the stages of the original Playboy Clubs, television’s Playboy’s Penthouse and Playboy After Dark, to the rich tradition of the annual Playboy Jazz Festival - the love affair continues!” - HUGH M. HEFNER
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this fun evening. Patrick Evens served as Emcee and told the crowd that they had gone Hightech for the Auctions. Bidders would get a text on their smart phones with a winning bid. All
proceeds will go to the local YMCA of the Desert for their hild are programs and finan ial assistance. The Y makes a big impact on the lives of our youth with their support. Rick and Kristen Shalloub with Stephanie and Dennis Greene. Photo by Pat Krause
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ABROAD The Life & Times of an Irish Royal WITH BEVERLY COHN
Up Close & Very Personal With the 7th Earl of Rosse, William Clere Leonard Brendan Parsons PART ONE:
On a recent press trip to Ireland, I had the distinct pleasure of spending a day with William Clere Leonard Brendan Parsons, the 7th Earl of Rosse, who goes by the name of Brendan Parsons. He lives in the historic Birr Castle and Demesne* with his wife, Alison, the Countess of Rosse. The eldest son of Laurence Michael Harvey Parsons, 6th Earl of Rosse and Anne Messel, he was known as Baron Oxmantown from his birth until he succeeded to the peerage in 1979. Located in the center of Ireland, Birr was the ancestral home of the Parsons family and a medieval stronghold. He inherited his title on the death of his father in 1979. Historically, Birr was the Silicon Valley of its day, attracting scientists, engineers, and astronomers from around the world. Under Brendan’s watchful eyes, the Birr Scientific and Heritage Foundation administers the Domaine. The castle is not open to the public, but they are welcome to e plore the fi ty a res o la ish grounds, which contain plants and trees from all over the world he ri er Cam or ows threw the property. Standing in the center of the park is a huge telescope created in the 1840s by William Parsons, the Third Earl of Rosse. The telescope, named the Leviathan of Parsonstown, was the largest in the world for over 70 years. Another ancestor of note was Mary Rosse, Countess of Rosse. She was a British astronomer and photographer and was one o the first people to create photographs from waxpaper negatives. She eventually won a prize for her photograph of the telescope. After strolling through the
lush grounds with Brendan, and a lovely lunch in the castle with he and the Countess, the exclusive interview was conducted in a hidden room up a long, winding staircase, which was stacked rom oor to eiling with do ens of boxes containing documents relating to his ancestors. The following has been edited for content and continuity for print purposes. What was your world like as a little boy? Rosse: My world as a little boy was pretty simple because most of my childhood was spent during the Second World War. I remember being in the north of England with my mother, sister, and two brothers. My father was serving in the Irish Guards. After the army had requisitioned the greater part of it, we lived in what was left of a large house in Yorkshire. The house had come to us through the family of my great-grandmother, Cassandra. Following the war, my dad joined us in Yorkshire where we got our visas so we could go to Ireland. How did you access food in during the war? Rosse: Even in a rural area, there was strict rationing. We lived off the land, eating vegetables, fruits of the orchard, the kitchen garden, and things like rabbits, rooks, nettles, and cow lips. It was a happy, healthy life, but not one of great luxury that one became aware of after the war, when we could take possession again of the lovely seeds of Birr Castle. What was it like moving into Birr Castle at age nine? Rosse: We didn’t have the castle entirely to ourselves. We had the top oor to run around in, provided we didn’t disturb
Brendan points out a special flower from one of the trees that dot his gardens, which are sprawled over fifty acres of lush greenery. Photo: Beverly Cohn the grown-ups underneath us. I realized how lucky one was to have such an enormous home. We even learned how not to fall into the moat. It was a life of great luxury, less so for us perhaps, than for the visiting guests. Did you dine with your parents? Rosse: We ate most of the meals separately, except for lunch. We came into the dining room for only two of the four or fi e ourses or the grown ups We sat at a table near the window and spoke to each other, or with our nanny or tutor, or governess. We waited to be brought into the adult conversation. Our mother would have her back to the children’s table. She would turn around and say, “How are the children? What are we doing this afternoon?” Did your parents dress for dinner? Rosse: My parents always
dressed for dinner, which was very formal. A footman rang the gong, which was the signal to change for dinner. The evening dress for men at home, rather than black tie, was a velvet smoking jacket and a pair of velvet trousers, as well as embroidered slippers. It gave mother the occasion to dress up in her finery and eauti ul ewelry every night, which she adored. It gave my father great pleasure to see her so elegantly attired. What about your schooling? Rosse: When I was seven, I was taken by my sister to Summer Fields, a school in the northern side of Oxford. My parents hadn’t seen the school but thought it would be a good place for me. It’s a traditional school where one learned the classics in Latin and Greek, as well as French. I was there a couple of years and my parents never came to see me. Do you remember how you felt being away from home? Rosse: I remember vividly my first day and night y sister handed me over to a uniformed matron. I got a slap on the back and an em ra e he first night, I found myself in a dormitory next to a boy who was a refugee from Romania. He spoke French, but not a word of English. It was also his first night at s hool With his head buried in his pillow, he was crying his heart out. I was the only person who could communicate with him because I spoke French. Even then, I realized that I am a happy person and had much more to be thankful for than he had.
A bridge over the moat which young Brendan and his siblings avoided falling into. Photo: Beverly Cohn
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What was the rest of your school experience? Rosse: At age twelve I was sent to Eton, the school of the November 13, 2015
British establishment. My father and his father and other peers had also been sent there. It was an absolute disaster for me. I was abused and mistreated. I just hated every aspect of it. There was no one who I could befriend or who befriended me. I was subjected to abuse partly because I was too small to be any good at games. The only thing I was good at was coxing boats because I had a loud voice. However, if the boat I coxed did not win, I got beaten. This happened regularly, always by the boys, never by the masters, who turned a completely blind eye, as did parents. One doesn’t begin to understand why adults never intervened to stop the big boys from bullying the little boys. I was the only Irish boy in my house and was seen as a dirty little foreigner – the boy from the bogs. Despite my royal heritage, I was not considered a member of the upper class or society. How long were you at Eton? Rosse: I was thirteen or fourteen and after a year there, I got seriously ill with TB. It wasn’t fashionable to call it TB, so it was called “a touch on the lung.” I came home and spent a few months in bed, where my father read me stories of Irish history. This gave me a sort of bond with him that I hadn’t had before. Then, the local doctor gave me a great prescription, which said I needed a pint of Guinness a day, and a year in the mountains. I only drank a halfpint and it was the first time got drunk. So, I was sent off to Aiglon College in the French-speaking part of Switzerland. I spent an immensely happy year there and had the advantage of being able Continues on Page 5 www.desertstarweekly.com
FILM PBS Titles and More on DVD BY THEDA KLEINHANS REICHMAN
PBS is synonymous for entertaining as well as enlightening. Their shows go from Great Performances like the multi-award winning musical “Billy Elliot” and “Oklahoma” staring Hugh Jackman to wonderful nature productions like “The Soul of the Elephant. And of course there’s Masterpiece Theatre with su h fine series as Downton Abbey” and one of my personal favorites “Grantchester,” set in a lovely English village not long after WW II where a young vicar teams up with an atheist local police inspector to solve crimes. This one has everything from the spiritual and romantic to mystery and murder. “Mary Tyler Moore: A Celebration” recently aired on PBS and is now on DVD. As the charming, adorable Mary Richards, a TV news woman in the CBS TV series “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,’ she could ‘turn the word on with her
smile.” And she was joined in this endeavor by Ed Asner as her boss, Valerie Harper and Cloris Leachman as her gal pals and Betty White and others as her newsroom associates. She was also Dick Van Dyke’s wife on “The Dick Van Dyke Show,” created by Carl Reiner about a comedy writer. In this special, there are dozens of classic clips, plus comments by Betty White, Ed Asner and Gavin MacLeod and other cast members from both shows. An added plus is Oprah Winfrey recounting how Mary Tyler Moore played a critical role in inspiring her and millions of others as s first independent career woman. This DVD is the perfect way to take a look back at the areer o this fine a tress who also starred in films as well as TV roles.
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years my senior and Susan (sister) was nine years my senior. What happened after your Also, Martin was a full brother recovery from TB? and Tony was only a half brother. Rosse: I had a miserable We had the same mother, (Anne return to England. I was again Messel) but a different father. abused. I think it was because my parents couldn’t afford Were you invited to the fees for me to continue the wedding? in Switzerland. Finally, at Rosse: The royal wedding seventeen, I volunteered as an with Princess Margaret in 1960? Irish national and went into the Oh yes, of course we were. army and served in the Irish But we were placed way in the Guards. I spent three great years back pew so we had limited with the Irish Guards, which gave vision of the ceremony. It was me a great concept of service a marvelous event to see such and hard work. I managed to royal pageantry. get on the skiing team and spent months skiing for the Army. I You are Queen Elizabeth’s loved it. brother-in-law. Do you have any occasions to visit her? Your half-brother was Rosse: Not really. However, Lord Snowden. Were I have enormous respect for you close with him? the royal family and generally Rosse: I was much for monarchies, which have closer to my younger brother done more for democracies Martin because only two years than republics have. I have separated us, while Tony great respect for the queen, (Anthony Armstrong) was seven particularly everything that
“The Jewish Journey: America” explores what it means
to be a part of a tight-knit Jewish community and eventually have to make the heart-breaking choice to leave family behind for economic opportunity or to escape persecution as was the case when the Nazis came into power Ar hi al film ootage and photographs are used to recount how many took a leap of faith and made their way to America in any way that they could. Produced and directed by Emmy Award winner Andrew old erg, the film ollows the trajectory of Jewish Americans from their earliest arrivals in the mid-17th century through the impact of the Nazi regime in World War II. It also deals with the creation of Israel and the new challenges of 21st century assimilation. Special features include over twenty minutes of moving bonus interviews. PBS.
film She s unny hat Way, now on DVD, has more comedic twists and turns than a pretzel as established director Arnold Albertson (Owen Wilson) casts call-girl-turned-actress Isabella “Izzy” Patterson (Imogen Poots) in a new play to star along with his wife Della (Kathryn Hawn) and her ex-lover Seth Gilbert (Rhys Ifans, “The Amazing Spiderman”). Soon zany love triangle forms that also involves Jennifer Aniston, Izzy’s therapist Jane, who is consumed with her own failing relationship with Arnold’s playwright Joshua Fleet (Will Forte “Nebraska”) The brand new Lionsgate who is developing a crush on
Izzy. This screwball showbiz comedy was directed by Peter Bogdanovich (Best Director: “The Last Picture Show“ 1971). The Blu-ray feature’s commentary with Co-writer/Director Peter Bogdanovich and Co-writer/ Producer Louise Stratten and a Behind-the-Scenes Featurette of “She’s Funny That Way.“ Rated R for language and some sexual references. Note: Guy Ritchie’s “The Man From U.N.C.L.E.” arrives on Blue-ray Combo pack, DVD on November 17 from Warner Bros.
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to communicate reasonably well in French. What was the overarching experience in Switzerland? Rosse: I owe great deal to my Swiss school experience. It was a marvelous opening to see that there is a wider world beyond anything dominated by the Brits in the English-speaking world. It helped to not only bring out one’s Irishness, but also helped to get over an inferiority complex caused by rejection of one’s Irish heritage by the British establishment. It also gave one a yearning to see what other people were like, how they lived, how they worked, what their countries were like, and to get a broader understanding of the world at large. It was probably thanks to that experience that I decided later to serve in the U.N. in less developed, poorer countries outside Europe. www.desertstarweekly.com
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she has done to foster and encourage the development of the Commonwealth. One of my very few regrets about the evolution of Ireland is that it left the Commonwealth. I think that is one of the very few mistakes Ireland has made. I say this not because of its benefits, but because Ireland could have contributed hugely to the Commonwealth. You mentioned earlier that men wore smoking jackets to dinner. When did you get your smoking jacket and was it a big occasion? Rosse: When we became adults, we were given our own smoking jackets. I got mine when I turned twenty-one, which was bottle green because my father’s was claret colored. Coming of age was a big occasion. There was a huge party given or me here were firewor s that had to be specially imported. It took weeks and weeks to get
the permit. It was the largest firewor s display that had een seen in Ireland since the Great Fireworks Display of 1851 to mark the Great Exhibition. However, I was only allowed to ask one friend, and that was a Persian girl who I had met at Oxford. That caused a certain amount of talk in town, shall we say. We’re still very great friends, and I have a love for all things Persian. Did you want to marry her? Rosse: It was said in the papers and rumors were circulating. But no. We were both much too young to seriously consider getting married. *A demesne, or domain, is a country estate with feudal origins. Stay tuned for Part 2, which will cover Brendan Parson’s service in the United Nations.
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Any person objecting to the name change described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING - Date, Time and Place: December 04, 2015 8:30 a.m. Department PS3. Address: 3255 E. TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Superior Court of California, Riverside County, Palm Springs. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on this petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: DESERT STAR WEEKLY, 13279 Palm Drive, Suite 5, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240. Dated: September 25, 2015 Judge of the Superior Court. Pub October 30, November 6, 13, 20, 2015. DSW15-7222 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: CALIFORNIA CRAFTED CONSTRUCTION 73605 JACK CLARK CT, THOUSAND PALMS, CA 92276 Riverside County Full name of registrant: BRITTNEY ASHLEY PAGE 73605 JACK CLARK CT, THOUSAND PALMS, CA 92276 Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 9/15/15. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: BRITTNEY ASHLEY PAGE This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on October 4, 2015. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201511670 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub November 13, 20, 27, December 4, 2015. DSW15-7232 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: A HEALING WITHIN 18801 ROBERTS RD SPC #48, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92241 Riverside County Full name of registrant: KIMBERLY JEAN GANS 18801 ROBERTS RD SPC 48 DESERT HOT SPRINGS CA 92241 Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 9/2015. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: KIMBERLY JEAN GANS. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on November 4, 2015. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201512390 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub November 13, 20, 27, December 4, 2015. DSW15-7231 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: RIVERSIDE BAIL BONDS 45100 YUCCA AVENUE LANCASTER, CA 93534. Riverside County Full name of registrant: ABSOLUTE BONDING CORPORATION 45100 YUCCA AVENUE LANCASTER CA 93534. Business is conducted by: CORPORATION. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 4/29/10. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: PATRICIA L TAYLOR CFO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on October 23, 2015. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County ClerkRecorder File No. R-201511858 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub November 13, 20, 27, December 4, 2015. DSW15-7229 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: N.V. ARTISTRY 44419 TOWN CENTER WAY SUITE 143, PALM DESERT, CA 92260 Riverside County, 102 LAKEVIEW CIR, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Full name of registrant: NANCY ELIZABETH VILLALPANDO 102 LAKEVIEW CIR, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: NANCY ELIZABETH VILLALPANDO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on November 5, 2015. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201512445 NOTICE — THIS
AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: RONDEVOO ART & DESIGN 73-225 EL PASEO STE. #7, PALM DESERT, CA 92260. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: CHRISTOPHER SANG PAO TAHA 723 SOUTH EUGENE ROAD, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: CHRISTOPHER SANG PAO TAHA. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on August 27, 2015. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201509377 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub September 16, 23, 30, October 7, November 13, 20, 27, December 4, 2015. DSW15-5201 AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: PROFESSIONAL PET GROOMING 64634 PINEHURST CIR, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Riverside County. P.O. BOX 3265, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92263. Full name of registrant: STANLEY BERNARDO KASPER 64634 PINEHURST CIR, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240 . Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: STANLEY BERNARDO KASPER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on September 04, 2015. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201509733 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub September 16, 23, 30, October 7, November 13, 20, 27, December 4, 2015. DSW15-5203 AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: WABA GRILL 8910 LIMONITE AVE.,, RIVERSIDE, CA 92509. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: TABOM TERIYAKI, INC. 8910 LIMONITE AVE. RIVERSIDE, CA 92509. Business is conducted by: CORPORATION Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: TAE U PARK, PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on August 12, 2015. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County ClerkRecorder File No. R-201508693 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub September 9, 16, 23, 30, November 13, 20, 27, December 4, 2015. DSW15-5198 AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: DTS- DIVERSIFIED TRADESMEN SERVICES 7257 GREYLOCK AVENUE, RIVERSIDE, CA. 92504. Riverside County 3410 LA SIERRA AVE APT F-283, RIVERSIDE, CA. 92503. Full name of registrant: RONALD PAUL GUILLIAMS 7257 GREYLOCK AVENUE, RIVERSIDE, CA. 92504 2b. PABLO ORTEGA FIGUEROA 3640 MAUDE AVE, RIVERSIDE, CA 92506. Business is conducted by: GENERAL PARTNERSHIP. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 09/18/2010. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: RONALD PAUL GUILLIAMS. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on September 22, 2015. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201510401 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub September 30, October 7, 14, 21, November 6, 13, 20, 27, 2015. DSW15-5217
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Full name of registrant: LAB HITS, LLC 14072 ALMOND GROVE CT, EASTVALE, CA 92880. Business is conducted by: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 1/22/2013. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: JENNIFER ELIZABETH BASU, VICE PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on October 20 2015. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County ClerkRecorder File No. R-201511645 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub October 30 November 6, 13, 20, 2015. DSW15-7221 AMENDED STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following fictitious business name(s)MJ’S CONSTRUCTION & MANAGEMENT SERVICES 36947 COOK ST. STE 104, PALM DESERT CA. 92211 RIVERSIDE, PALM DESERT, CA 92211 COUNTY. Riverside County has been abandoned by the following person(s): MARIA ALVINA ANGLE 67661 SAN GORGONIO ST, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. SALVADOR- -RAYGOZA 23561 CITTOES RD, LA QUINTA, CA 92260. This business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP. The fictitious business name(s) referred to above was filed in Riverside County on 03/26/2015. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime). Signed: MARIA ALVINA ANGLE. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on August 10, 2015,signed by, Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. I-201500811. Pub August 28, 2015, September 4, 11, 18, October 30, November 6, 13, 20, 2015. DSW15-7176 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: BASU MUSIC, LAB HITS MUSIC, CANDY RAWK MUSIC 14072 ALMOND GROVE CT, EASTVALE, CA 92880. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: LAB HITS, LLC 14072 ALMOND GROVE CT, EASTVALE, CA 92880. Business is conducted by: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 1/22/2013. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: JENNIFER ELIZABETH BASU, VICE PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on October 20 2015. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County ClerkRecorder File No. R-201511645 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub October 30 November 6, 13, 20, 2015. DSW15-7221 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: CONCRETE PUMPING EQUIPMENT RENTALS 62750 16TH AVE, NORTH PALM SPRINGS, CA 92258. Riverside County, P.O. BOX 903, THOUSAND PALMS, CA 92276. Full name of registrant: CARLTON ARVID BRASTAD 62750 16TH AVE NORTH PALM SPRINGS, CA 92258. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: CARLTON ARVID BRASTAD. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on October 19 2015. Peter Aldana, AssessorCounty Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201511572 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub October 23, 30 November 6, 13, 2015. DSW15-7216
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: SUN APPLIANCE SERVICE 705 WILLIAMS ROAD, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: BRUCE FRANCIS CONNOLE 705 WILLIAMS ROAD, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 1/1/1980. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: BRUCE FRANCIS CONNOLE. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on October 16 2015. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201511529 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub OcTHE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING tober 23, 30 November 6, 13, 2015. DSW15-7213 BUSINESS AS: DESERT SERENITY FLOAT SPA 73221 HWY 111, PALM DESERT, CA 92260. AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Riverside County, P.O. BOX 4216, PALM DES- STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS ERT, CA 92261. Full name of registrant: DESERT (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: PRESTIGE FINISH SERENITY, LLC 73221 HWY 111, PALM DESERT, LANDSCAPING & MAINTENANCE 47504 STAMCA 92260. Business is conducted by: LIMITED PEDE TRL, INDIO, CA 92201. Riverside County. LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: MICHAEL STEPHEN REITER, MANAGING MEMBER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on October 26, 2015. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201511945 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub October 30, November 6, 13, 20, 2015. DSW15-7223
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Full name of registrant: JUAN PABLO RIVERA JR. 47504 STAMPEDE TRL, INDIO, CA 92201. Business is conducted by: Individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: JUAN PABLO RIVERA JR. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on July 31, 2015. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201508213 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub August 12, 19, 26, September 2, October 23, 30, November 6, 13, 2015. DSW15-5178 AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: A.E.G WINDOW CLEANING 75-337 KELSEY CIRCLE SOUTH, PALM DESERT, CA 92211. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: ADRIAN EDUARDO GUERRERO 75-337 KELSEY CIRCLE SOUTH, PALM DESERT, CA 92211. Business is conducted by: Individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: ANDRIAN EDUARDO GUERRERO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on August 3, 2015. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201508299 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub August 12, 19, 26, September 2, October 23, 30, November 6, 13, 2015. DSW15-5177 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 128593-5 Loan No. 2015-09 Title Order No. 150017217 APN 641-092-027-5 TRA No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 01/12/2015. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 12/04/2015 at 09:00AM, MORTGAGE LENDER SERVICES, INC. as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 01/30/2015 as Document No. 2015-0040720 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of RIVERSIDE County, California, executed by: DIA-CJ BETTER WAYS INVESTMENTS, LLC, as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). At the front entrance of the former Corona Police Department at 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA., all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: LOT 9, BLOCK ‘T’ DESERT HOT SPRINGS TRACT NO. 3, IN THE CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 20, PAGES 35 AND 36 OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 66434 HACIENDA AVENUE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $70,039.95 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The Beneficiary may elect to bid less than the full credit bid. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been
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postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916) 939-0772 or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 128593-5. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 11/02/2015 MORTGAGE LENDER SERVICES, INC. 81 BLUE RAVINE ROAD, SUITE 100, FOLSOM, CA 95630 (916) 962-3453 Sale Information Line: (916) 9390772 or www.nationwideposting.com Lauren Meyer, Assistant Vice President MORTGAGE LENDER SERVICES, INC. MAY BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NPP0263127 To: DESERT STAR WEEKLY PUB: 11/13/2015, 11/20/2015, 11/27/2015. DSW15-7227 TSG No.: 8563635 TS No.: CA1500270460 FHA/ VA/PMI No.: APN: 651-040-010-1 Property Address: PARCEL 651-040-010 THOUSAND PALMS, CA 92276 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/17/2003. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 12/03/2015 at 09:00 A.M., First American Title Insurance Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 06/20/2003, as Instrument No. 2003-457207, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of RIVERSIDE County, State of California. Executed by: STANLEY F. BARKER, A SINGLE MAN AND JESSICA A. BARKER, A SINGLE WOMAN AS JOINT TENANTS, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE OF THE FORMER CORONA POLICE DEPARTMENT AT 849 W. SIXTH STREET, CORONA, CA. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 651-040-010-1. SEE EXHIBIT A. EXHIBIT “A” TS No.: CA1500270460 THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 6 EAST, SAN BERNARDINO BASE AND MERIDIAN. A.P.N. #: 651-040-010-1 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: PARCEL 651-040-010, THOUSAND PALMS, CA 92276 Directions May Be Obtained Pursuant to a Written Request Submitted to the Beneficiary Within 10 Days After the First Publication of this Notice at the following Address: 6 Campus Circle, Bldg 6, 1st Floor, Westlake, TX 76262 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916)939-0772 or visit this Internet Web http://search.nationwideposting. com/propertySearchTerms.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case CA1500270460 Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: First American Title Insurance Company 6 Campus Cir, Bldg 6, 1st Floor Westlake, TX 76262 First American Title Insurance Company MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916)939-0772NPP0263202 To: DESERT STAR WEEKLY 11/13/2015, 11/20/2015, 11/27/2015. DSW15-7226 APN: 768-411-017-7 TS No: CA0700054315-1 TO No: 150166409-CA-VOI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED September 3, 2013. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On December 30, 2015 at 09:00 AM, Auction.com Room, 2410 Wardlow Road #104, Corona, CA 92880, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on September 11, 2013 as Instrument No. 2013-0442391 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, executed by JAVIER RUVALCABA, AN UNMARRIED MAN, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. as nominee for PACIFIC TRUST BANK D/B/A MISSION HILLS MORTGAGE BANKERS, A FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, Cali-
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fornia describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 52829 CALLE AVILA, COACHELLA, CA 92236 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $130,820.83 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property. Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call Auction. com at 800.280.2832 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Web site address www.Auction.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA07000543-15-1. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: November 6, 2015 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA07000543-15-1 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 TDD: 866660-4288 Miguel Ochoa, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.Auction.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Auction.com at 800.280.2832 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ORDER NO. CA15-004034-1, PUB DATES: 11/13/2015, 11/20/2015, 11/27/2015. DSW15-7230 T.S. No. 020479-CAAPN: 0601-431-02NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALEIMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER:YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 3/1/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYEROn 12/8/2015 at 9:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP., as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 3/10/2006, as Instrument No. 2006-0164252, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of San Bernardino County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: THOMAS RICHARD GRIMES III, A SINGLE MANWILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: AUCTION.COM ROOM, ONTARIO CONVENTION CENTER, 2000 EAST CONVENTION CENTER WAY, ONTARIO, CA 91764all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: LOT 29 OF TRACT NO. 6339, IN THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 82, PAGES 88 AND 89, OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY
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RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY.The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be:6732 SAN ANGELO AVEJOSHUA TREE, CA 92252The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is:$150,419.31 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 280-2832 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.AUCTION.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 020479-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (800) 280-2832 Publish: 11/13/2015, 11/20/2015, 11/27/2015. DSW15-7225 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-15665127-HL Order No.: 730-1501723-70 (Pursuant to Cal. Civ. Code 2923.3) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/28/2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial C ode and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the accrued principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the t rustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): Mavis Blackwood, a single woman Recorded: 3/6/2008 as Instrument No. 2008-0110564 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of RIVERSIDE County, California; Date of Sale: 12/7/2015 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the front entrance of the former Corona Police Department at 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA. Amount of accrued balance and other charges: $218,192.46 The purported property address is: 16725 VIA CORTO EAST, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240 Assessor’s Parcel No. 657112-011-6 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this N otice of S ale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of
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the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sa le date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916.939.0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the t rustee: CA-15-665127-HL . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned t rustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the t rustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the t rustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the m ortgagor, the m ortgagee, or the m ortgagee’s a ttorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916.939.0772 O r Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-15-665127-HL IDSPub #0094743 11/6/2015 11/13/2015 11/20/2015. DSW15-7224 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-15680428-BF Order No.: 150199641-CA-VOI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/28/2011. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): GEORGIA C. CORCORAN, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Recorded: 3/3/2011 as Instrument No. 2011-0098269 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of RIVERSIDE County, California; Date of Sale: 12/9/2015 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: 2410 Wardlow Road #104, Corona, CA 92880, in the Auction.com Room Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $111,644.22 The purported property address is: 65541 AVENIDA BARONA, DESERT HOT SPRING, CA 92240 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 661-332-007-4 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-15-680428-BF . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the
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property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2832 Or Login to: http://www. qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 6457711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-15-680428-BF IDSPub #0094201 11/13/2015 11/20/2015 11/27/2015. DSW15-7219 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-14653838-JP Order No.: 730-1408497-70 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/1/1996. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): ELIAS VARGAS AND, JUANITA VARGAS, HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded: 3/11/1996 as Instrument No. 087570 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of RIVERSIDE County, California; Date of Sale: 12/9/2015 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: 2410 Wardlow Road #104, Corona, CA 92880, in the Auction.com Room Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $63,155.18 The purported property address is: 33441 LAURA DRIVE, THOUSAND PALMS, CA 92276 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 693-251-017-6 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-14-653838-JP . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this
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letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2832 Or Login to: http:// www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-14-653838-JP IDSPub #0093991 11/6/2015 11/13/2015 11/20/2015. DSW15-7215 T.S. No.: 9985-8213 TSG Order No.: 1542366 A.P.N.: 641-241-018-7 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 08/06/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NBS Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded 08/26/2004 as Document No.: 2004-0676330, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, executed by: GILBERTO TERRAZA AND ALMA TERRAZA, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and state, and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Sale Date & Time: 11/19/2015 at 09:00 AM Sale Location: At the front entrance of the former Corona Police Department at 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 13925 LA MESA DR, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $127,259.40 (Estimated) as of 11/06/2015. Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call, 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site, www. nationwideposting.com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 9985-8213. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. NBS Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd. Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 800-766-7751 For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www. nationwideposting.com or Call: 916-939-0772. NBS Default Services, LLC, Vanessa Gomez, Foreclosure Associate This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. However, if you have received a discharge of the debt referenced herein in a bankruptcy proceeding, this is not an attempt to impose personal liability upon you for payment of that debt. In the event you have received a bankruptcy discharge, any action to enforce the debt will be taken against the property only. 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to the 140-seat dining room, where new pendant lighting is suspended above. The existing outdoor patio now offers built-in banquette seating for up to 35 guests and is surrounded by desert foliage for a comfortable and relaxed outdoor dining experience. WP Kitchen + Bar is located at 73130 El Paseo in scenic Palm Desert. The restaurant is open from 11AM – 9PM on Sunday, 11AM – 10PM Monday – Thursday and 11AM – 11PM Friday – Saturday. Happy hour is from 3-5PM daily in the bar, lounge and outdoor patio. For additional details please contact the restaurant at 760.568.2700, or visit www.wolfgangpuck.com.
The season opens with Panache
Mel Haber,Cindy Kjaergaard and Jay Kholos. Photo by Pat Krause. By Pamela Price The 2015 Artists Council Exhibition held at the Palm Springs Art Museum on November 6th was a panoply of innovative desert artists culminating in an evening that didn’t want to end. With Barbara Keller and Harold Matzner Honorary Co-Chairs, surrounded by those artists with their work on display were Tim Townsley, the Preston Ormsby Award winner, Angela Valente Romero with ‘4 Fame’ honored with the Karen and Tony Barone Award for Sculpture and Debra Thompson, for The Best of Show. Seen mingling in the
museum’s spacious sculpture garden under the stars was fashion photographer Dimitri Halkidis, public relations pro Joe nos and am oyant ashion figure, Cindy aergaard She was attired in leopard print from head to toe, including her leopard inspired ‘Killer Heels. The wildly popular Killer Heels exhibit was upstairs, but it was impossible to visit as space was reserved for a private wedding. The exhibit included a submission from Kenny Irwin, Jr., a “Visionary” artist known locally and nationally for his unpredictable art ranging from miniature to giant. This exhibition
Timmy Woods, Cindy Kjaergaard, Alan and JoAnn Horwitz. Photo by Pat Krause. was limited to one of his smaller works or art, which was created from vintage wristwatches. In Palm Desert earlier that day a Celebration of Life took place for Lee Ames, Jr. husband of DeAnn Lubell Ames. After the Memorial Service, the event held at the Biggi Garden Estate in Palm Desert hosted by Lindi, and Geno Biggi brought friends and family together, amidst the serene setting o pin amingos and a rainbow of rescued birds, such as the blue parrot on Lindi Biggi’s right shoulder. Danny and Reggie McGrath, Janet Newcomb, writing coach Kristin Johnson, Talk of the
Desert’s Melinda Read, Nicholas Snow, Michael Davis and Kay Hanson. Robin Montgomery, Peggy Cravens and Dale and Pattie Gribow were among those attending. Discreetly left by the red velvet lollipop dessert tray was a reminder that Linda’s Loving all Animals presents their 7th Annual Wizard of Paws Supper Pet Adoption Festival Nov. 14 and 15th from 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. at Palm Desert Civic Center Park, with over 500 dogs, cats and feathered friends too available for adoption. Playwise, Golda’s Balcony, starring Francine! And Broadway’s longest running
one-woman show produced by Jay Kholos had a one-night performance in Palm Desert on November 3rd at Temple Sinai. Seen in the audience were Brian and Jan Harnik, (Palm Desert Councilwoman) Cindy Kjaergaard with an eye-catching Star of David on her white and blue handbag, Rabbi Julian King and Carlos King with Helen Varon and Debbie Applebaum, the digital diva of Cathedral City High Schools DATA (Digital Arts Training Academy) and JoAnne and Alan Horwitz, who never miss a hit play. Pam Price is a Public Art Commissioner in Cathedral City.
storyline with a high powered cast. It is only logical for expectations and hope to run high for a hit. It’s a bit disappointing then, when the anticipated ‘smash hit show’ falls into the category of a missed opportunity. The world premiere of “Breaking Through”, a musical with a book by Kirsten Guenther and music and lyrics by Cliff Downs and Katie Kahanovitz, is now on stage at The Pasadena Playhouse under the direction of Playhouse Artistic Director Sheldon Epps. Epps is one of the savviest directors working these days. He has a winning-track record; with musicals being one of his strong suits on Broadway and elsewhere. His “Blues in the Night” and “Play On” productions received Tony Award nominations. But, even the best can only do so much when the original material, in this case, a weak book, bordering on a formulaic, soapopera feel to the characters along with banal lyrics and text by Librettist Guenther, make “Breaking Through” an uphill battle. The Faustian bargain-like story about today’s music industry business with its talented singers, songwriters, performers, and creative producers who sell their souls in
order to grab the brass ring for a while along with those nasty sex-driven moguls is not new. Such a concept might appear at first, to e a great idea or a musical. Others, however, have tried to capture the music industry in two acts this season in LA. The Geffen Playhouse fell into the same trap with its production of “Those Paper Bullets”. Both “Breaking Through” and “Those Paper Bullets” stories failed to fully engage and the credulity gaps in both productions was a little too wide to overcome. Having said the above, however, the production of Breaking Through” is rich in performing talent. The character Charlie Jane, a talented, young, naïve singer/ songwriter/performer who arrives in New York City to share her songs and feelings with America, is wonderfully played by Allison Luff. Luff, is a performer blessed with star quality and stage presence, along with a soaring vocal range and per orming firepower second to none. In strong support are Matt Magnusson as Scorpio, Jane’s co-star in the music video’s the two are making to publicize the record company’s lineup; Kacee Clanton as Karina, an about-to-be-washed up older performer (shades and echoes of the Norman Maine
character of “A Star is Born”) in record Mogul Jed’s (Robert W. Arbogast) production company. Will Collyer as Smith, a young caterer in the building who is drawn to the sweetness and naivete of the young Charlie Jane provides her love interest; Nita Whitaker as Amanda, a guide assigned by Jed, helps Charlie learn how to swim in the shar -filled waters nown as the music business. All of the singing performers boast strong voices. The beat and drive of the music is strong but the lyrics lack the bite and sophistication to elevate the narrative; moving it in a less predictable direction. The creative team led by director Epps features solid technical credits. The playhouse theatre building may be 91 years-old but the technical components are state of the art. Scenic Designer John Iacovelli, Costumer Designer Alex Jaeger, Lighting Designer Jared A. Sayeg, and Sound Designer Peter Fitzgerald give the production a polished look. The orchestra under the baton of David O, delivers the beat and drive necessary for a musical featuring soloists and dance numbers. But that problematic libretto keeps rearing its intrusive head. “ B re a k i n g T h ro u g h ” performs at the Pasadena Playhouse through November 30, 2015.
World premiere musical debuts at Pasadena Playhouse
Alison Luff, Matt Magnusson in BREAKING THROUGH. Photo: Jim Cox Photography. By Jack Lyons Theatre and Film Critic There are so few really good original musicals being written and produced these days. Money always plays a
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role in the decision to produce or not. So when a major Regional theatre like the Pasadena Playhouse schedules a show one looks forward to seeing a promising new
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