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Duran Duran

By Desert Star Staff NATIONAL HARBOR, -The New Year will begin with a bang when iconic British rock band Duran Duran takes the stage at The Theater at MGM National Harbor Saturday, Dec. 31 at 10:30 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 1 at 9 p.m.

The legendary group joins an unrivaled opening lineup at the newest entertainment venue in the D.C. region.

MGM National Harbor, a $1.4 billion resort and casino,

will open December 8.

The Theater at MGM National Harbor will provide an unmatched experience to guests, allowing them the opportunity to see legends of the entertainment industry in an intimate, 3,000-seat setting. Event-goers also will have a variety of amenities to elevate their visit to the resort.

Whether it’s enjoying a stay in a luxury suite, viewing the public fine art collection or sampling the cuisine of one of

By KMIR News Staff PALM SPRINGS, Ca. - Federal investigators will conduct a multi-pronged investigation into the tour bus crash that killed 13 people near Palm Springs, including a review of driver’s activities during the casino junket and whether fatigue or medical issues contributed to the collision, an NTSB official said Monday. ``Our mission is to understand not only what happened but why it happened and to make safety recommendations to avoid having it happen again,’’ National Transportation Safety Board investigator Earl Weener

said during a briefing in Indio.

Weener said the NTSB probe will move on multiple tracks, including reviews of human factors, highway conditions, vehicle conditions and interviews with survivors of the crash, which occurred when the bus slammed into the rear of a big rig around 5:15 a.m. Sunday on westbound Interstate 10 west of Indian Canyon Drive.

The bus had taken gamblers on a junket to the Red Earth Casino at Salton City, about 25 miles south of Indio, and had been en route back to the Los

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the country’s most acclaimed chefs, MGM National Harbor will offer a host of options to create an unforgettable night out or an exciting weekend away from home.

Tickets for Duran Duran range from $125 to $300, including applicable service charges, and go on sale Friday, Oct. 28 at 10 a.m. EDT. Tickets can be purchased online at mgmnationalharbor.com or ticketmaster.com. For more

show and ticket information, visit mgmnationalharbor. com or call (844) 346-4664.

Members of the Duran Duran Fan Community will have access to pre-sale tickets beginning Tuesday, Oct. 25 at 10 a.m. EDT. Members should visit www. duranduranmusic.com for full details. The password will be revealed upon login.

A Live Nation pre-sale will begin Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 10 a.m. EDT.

M life Rewards members will receive access to a presale beginning Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 10 a.m. EDT. To join the program or for more information, visit mlife.com.

Throughout its storied three decades-plus career, Duran Duran has sold over 100 million records, scored 18 American hit singles, 30 UK Top 20 singles and performed to millions of loyal Continues on Page7

5th Annual Ramblin and Gamblin

Board and Committee members, Jack Srebnik Tricia Eppelheimer, Todd Flood and Judy To- Daisy Dukes Dancers-Amber Stanford, Sandy Miller, Samatha bin May, Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Desert. Photo by Pat Krause Strebe and Maddie Grein. Photo by Pat Krause

Jeronimo Contreras, Candy Munoz, Cheryl and Dan Devinny. Photo by Pat Krause

Story & Photos by Pat Krause The 5th Annual Ramblin and Gamblin event was held at Regency Ranch in Rancho Mirage. The event raises money for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Desert. Over 300 people came to enjoy the BBQ buffet, dancing and gambling. Guests were given a $100 chip to play with at the seven blackjack tables. There were also Craps and Roulette tables. The dealers were very helpful for the guests who

didn’t know how to play at some of these games. They tried to let or help everyone to win. The winnings were used to buy raffle tickets that were announced toward the end of the evening.

There were about 15 Raffle prizes that went from hotel rooms, cafe meals, special, Guess What, bags, and even a large TV as the grand prize raffle. Also over 60 silent auction items ran the gamut of items for everyone. The

Story & Photos by Pat Krause The second Annual BREWS and BBQ were held at the Spa Casino on Sat, Oct. 22.

Over 300 people enjoyed the afternoon. Guests were treated to music by KICKS with singer James Higgins belting out some songs with his amazing voice. The event was held on the corner of Andreas Road and N.Indian Canyon Drive in Palm Springs across the street from the Spa Casino that took up almost the whole block. There was easy parking for the event so people with children or handicapped people don’t have to walk very far.

Food vendors and beer stations were all lined up in several rows. The Rotary Club of Palm Springs sold tickets for beer tasting from several breweries’ Babes Brewhouse, Hargar 24, Stone Brewing Co. and Laquinta Brewing Co. They held tasting of their famous different brews. Food vendors included Liveri’s and Johnsonville sausages, The Steakhouse. E Pel’s Original Ices, The Cowboy Way BBQ

and more. Guests could find shade to dine in a huge white tent set up with tables and chairs on a hot afternoon. There was food for everyone that included BBQ, hamburgers, sausages, and pizza.

The children were treated to a variety of events. There was a rock-climbing wall for everyone, and a Trampoline where Kari Stout-Smith and Krystina Belcher.

Rotary crew Eileen Reilly, Nandy Kruger, Barbara Stanchildren were put Photo by Pat Krause ford. Photo by Pat Krause in a safety harness and jumped high into the air.

Pythons snakes. An educational this year to the Palm Springs the Needy, Homeless, Hungry, There was a riding bull for kids experience for everyone.

Unified Shool District to help and those who are without to enjoy. There was the KIDS The Rotary Club donated needy students. Through many Transportation for the 2,000 REPTILE PARTY event where almost $5.000 last year and events, the Rotary Club donated local students who need help. kids were shown snakes and hope to increase that amount over $21,000 last year to help a variety of reptiles. Everyone could touch a huge yellow Best Quality! Best Price! Guaranteed!

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There was plenty of room for parking, and the night was cool enough to be really enjoyed. The gamblers were having a great time, and most of the tables were filled to play or learn. Screams could be heard when someone

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E N T E RTA I N M E N T What’s New on DVD

BY THEDA KLEINHANS REICHMAN

Halloween is just around the corner. A time when you like to be scared to death-almost, but not quite. If you are celebrating at home, waiting for trick or treaters to come knocking’ at your door, you might want to check out ”The Conjuring 2” to put you in the appropriate mood. The N.Y. Daily News reviewer dubbed the film “Absolutely terrifying” which is what you want on a dark and spooking October 31st night. Vera Fermiga and Patrick Wilson reprise their roles

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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF & MANAGING EDITOR Max Liebermann __________________________ OFFICE MANAGER Mindy Salas ART DIRECTOR Dina Rivera ENTERTAINMENT AND SPORTS REPORTER Daniel Marinelli CONTRIBUTORS Beverly Cohn, Janice Gough, Jack Lyons, Kelly G. Richardson, Kevin Powell, Pamela Price, Risa D’Angeles, Robert Kinsler, Theda Kleinhans Reichman

as Lorraine and Ed Warren from the first “Conjuring” film.

This time they have come to help a single mother raising four children alone in a house plagued by sinister, malicious spirits. Known as England’s Amityville, the Enfield Haunting was the most documented case in paranormal history.

Now discover the truth behind the event that shocked the world. Special features include “The Enfield Nightmare: Living the Horror,” which explores the true story from the perspective of the people who experienced it and “Crafting the Conjuring 2,” an exclusive behind-thescenes look at how the scares were created. Cast and crew talk about how they raised the bar for the sequel. Deleted scenes and more are also a part of the package. From Warner Bros., rated R for terror and horror violence. Boo!!!

epic adventures across the seasons. It begins when a mischievous dog eager to play fetch carries Stick Man away from his family tree. As he tries to make his way back to his “Stick Lady Love and their stick children three” things only get worse and Stick Man soon finds himself farther and farther away from home. Alone and weary, he longs to return to his family in time for Christmas.

Will a chance encounter with Santa be his ticket back to them in time for the holiday? A behind the scenes documentary is also parts of this delightful holiday treat.

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In “Forces of Nature,” from PBS, our world’s beauty and

power are revealed through color, elements, motion, and shape. Approximately 240 minutes in length, “Forces of nature” combines accessible science and cutting-edge filmmaking techniques to show us what makes our world so vibrant and diverse.

Interesting questions are explored like: Why is water blue? How can shape defy gravity? Why do bees make hexagonal honeycombs? And how do these things affect our own lives? Discover what lies beneath the earth’s startling beauty as the secrets of the cosmos and the natural forces that govern everything within it are revealed. This exciting and informative documentary is perfect for the entire family.

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For over a century, L.M. Montgomery’s “Anne of Green Gables” stories have captured

the imaginations of young girls all over the world. My mom was a fan of Montgomery’s books and she passed her enthusiasm on to her daughters. The story begins in 1907 on Canada’s beautiful Prince Edward Island. Brother and sister Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert (played by Martin Sheen and Sara Botsford respectively) are hoping to adopt a young boy to help on their farm. But instead of a boy the irrepressible and imaginative Anne Shirley (Ella Ballentine) arrives by mistake. Now that this has happened, will the young girl find a way to stay at Green Gables, or will she be sent back to the orphanage?

Once again, this delightful story is being retold and it will capture the hearts of a whole new generation. Running time, approximately 90 minutes.

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After Halloween comes Thanksgiving, which is followed by the happiest holiday of the year-- Christmas. To put your family, young and old, in the holiday spirit, check out PBS’s “Stick Man” which features the vocal talents of Hugh Bonneville (from the PBS hit series “Downton Abbey”), Martin Freeman and Jennifer Saunders. This charming animated film is based on the beloved children’s book, written

by Julia Donaldson, that tells the tale of Stick Man and his

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T H E AT R E “The Tragedy of JFK - (as told by Wm. Shakespeare”)

BY BEVERLY COHN

“Something is rotten in the state of Denmark.” That infamous line from William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” was spoken by a palace guard after seeing the dead king walking around the palace walls. To this day, it is used to describe corruption or a situation that doesn’t pass the “smell factor.”

Although that line is not in The Blank Theatre’s world premiere production of “The Tragedy of JFK (as told by Wm. Shakespeare,”) director Daniel Henning drew upon “Julius Caesar,” one of the Bard’s most provocative plays as it illuminated corruption, conspiracy, and betrayal in Caesar’s inner, most trusted circle. Brilliantly conceived and adapted by Henning, this production is an edgeof-your-seat thriller. It makes the case that the heinous plot to assassinate President John Fitzgerald Kennedy emanated from the highest placed government officials, the military, and members of his most trusted inner circle.

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of these pivotal, historical characters, the dialogue then seamlessly segues into Shakespearean text and begins to create an alternative interpretation of the tragic events leading up to the assassination of JFK on November 22, 1963.

Johnson (Brutus)* and Hoover (Cassius) is discussing the president (Julius Caesar) in a hushed tone: “This womanizer has become a God.” Hoover torments Johnson pointing out that he does not get the attention he deserves. One by one, the treacherous Hoover bores his way into those in JFK’s inner circle finally convincing them that it was best for the country if their “king” was dead. During most of these conspiratorial scenes, Lee Harvey Oswald sits quietly with his eyes closed as if awaiting further instructions. It is clear that he has a relationship with LBJ. Johnson is not without inner conflict and Lady Bird, (Portia) on seeing his preoccupation says, “You stare at me with ungentle looks.” She wants to know what is happening and beseeches

Brett Collier and cast of “The Tragedy of JFK” Governor Connally and, well, we all know how that ended.

Hoover does not want Bobby Kennedy (Marc Anthony) to speak at his brother’s funeral but finally gives in and Bobby, in front of a flag-draped coffin, gives a heart wrenching variation on that famous soliloquy, “Friends, Romans and Countrymen,” beginning with “I come to bury Jack, not to praise him,” ultimately delicately challenging LBJ’s

(L to R) Jerry Della Salla, Cris D’Annuzio, Brian Brennan (kneeling), Time Winters, Tony Abatemarco, Ford Austin genius, at the opening of this one-act play Henning has each of the characters come on stage one by one to introduce themselves to the audience in present day English as follows: John Fitzgerald Kennedy (Ford Austin,) Robert Francis Kennedy (Chad Brannon,) Lyndon Baines Johnson (Time Winters,) J. Edgar Hoover (Tony Abatemarco,) Clyde Tolson (Cris D’Annunzio,) Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy (Casey McKinnon,) Lady Bird Johnson (Susan Denaker,) Evelyn Lincoln (Kelie McIver,) Allen Dulles (Bruce Nehlsen,) McGeorge Bundy (Jacob Sidney,) Carlos Marcello/Jack Valenti (Jerry Della Salla,) Gen. Edwin Walker (Jonny Walker,) Gov. John Connally (Jonathon Lamer,) Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. (Brett Collier,) and Lee Harvey Oswald (Brian Brennan.) Roslyn Cohn and John Knight play the roles of aides and pollsters.

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him to confide in her, “Knowest thou of any harm towards him?”

In the meantime, Jackie (Pompeia) has had a bad dream about a statue spurting blood and entreats her husband, “not to go forth today.” To please her he agrees, “I will not come.”

His secretary, Evelyn Lincoln (Spurinna) also begs him not to visit Dallas. However, he is pressured by Hoover and LBJ that he must go as planned and finally gives in, asking Jackie to get dressed so they can depart. She soon appears wearing the pink suit and hat which, I have to admit, gave me a bit of a jolt. They are now in Dallas. Jackie is holding a bouquet of flowers and smiling.

Augmenting the onstage action are videos replaying scenes that we will never forget, including the Zapruder film, which captured the motorcade as it passed through Dealey Plaza in Dallas. Shots ring out on stage hitting both Kennedy and

integrity. This is a particularly poignant moment in a play filled with unending dramatic moments from beginning to end. Augmenting this action, are projections of newspapers from around the country with their screaming headlines about the assassination. We also see a video LBJ’s televised speech to the nation.

But all is not well in Washington. Johnson and Hoover are at odds with each other and the president is faced with the growing civil rights movement. The march on Alabama is relived both on stage and through video.

The ensemble gives a stirring rendition of the Civil Rights fighting song, “Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Around.” We hear Martin Luther King say “We are on the move now,” as he and his protestors head to Montgomery, Alabama. The time frame moves forward.

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re-election in 1968 and later on in the year, we once again relive an unforgettable tragedy of Bobby Kennedy being shot in the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, California.

Director Henning has put together a remarkable cast, each of whom delivers a riveting, articulate performance. There are several characterizations that are particularly commanding and include, Tony Abatemarco’s J. Edgar Hoover, Susan Denaker’s Lady Bird Johnson, and Time Winters’ Lyndon Baines Johnson. His physical and vocal work so captured the essence of LBJ, that you could almost swear he is alive and well and currently on stage at The Blank Theatre’s production of “The Tragedy of JFK (as told by Wm. Shakespeare.)

The production values serve the play well with a simple set

by Sydney Russell, lighting by Brandon Baruch, costumes

by Naila Aladdin Sanders, and sound design by Warren Davis. The video portions are not credited in the program so one must assume it’s the work of the most creative director.

Although the material will catapult you back to a painful time in American history, this highly theatrical presentation of Henning’s provocative thesis is fascinating and is one of the reasons why theatre is such

a valuable art form and must be protected at all costs. To get off topic for just a moment, almost all the small theatres in Los Angeles operate under the banner of Equity Waiver, which is currently under attack by Equity who wants to remove that banner thus demanding that theatres pay their actors union scale. Most of these theatres struggle just to keep their doors open so to remove that banner would cause the death of countless small theatres and bring to a halt the development of remarkable material such as what is currently on stage at the Skylight Theatre. *Names of the matching characters in Julius Caesar are in parentheses.

The Tragedy of JFK (as told

by Wm. Shakespeare) (A Guest Production) The Skylight Theatre 1816 ½ N. Vermont Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90027 Run: Fridays: 8:30pm Saturdays: 8:00pm Sundays: 2:00pm Closing Date: Sunday, November 6, 2016 Tickets: $35 323-661-9827 or www.TheBlank.com Running time: 1 hour, 40 minutes with no intermission

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Modernism takes vintage travel to art

By Pamela Price Vintage travel posters caught the eye of modernism fans visiting the Fall Preview of Modernism Week held at the Palm Springs Convention Center Oct. 20-23. The show and sale featured 33 national and international decorative and fine arts dealers reflecting design movements of the 20th century. Fine arts dealer Elizabeth Norris of Vintage Travel Posters was one of the event’s exhibitors, and she discussed her eclectic collection of posters (she had 100 on display) at a lecture held on Oct. 23rd focused on “General Dynamics Posters of the 1950s and ‘60s.” The discussion attracted poster fans to her exhibit where her vast collection fascinated the pre- Expedia, Travel Zoo, and Google crowd that barely recall the era of vibrant TWA, and Pan Am travel posters.

Thankfully, those vintage

travel posters became a passion for Elizabeth. She began collecting and curating these time treasures in 1997.

Her vast collection was sourced mainly in France where she discovered vintage posters stored in galleries, private collections and even caves.

The posters were rolled up to save space, often collecting dust. Seen at her exhibit during Modernism’s preview was an impressive poster, around 2 by 3 ft. advertising Carthusia fragrances, from Capri, Italy.

The irresistible appeals of vintage posters are “captivating classics,” said Sue Townsley, who serves on the Cathedral City Public Art Commission.

Another poster advertising Orangina soda in bold, blue, and orange is another example of how posters were used to sell products, a genre now transitioning into wise art investments. These images inspired from the original

Photo by Anthony Grant vintage posters often show up on pillows, calendars, glassware, and fashions.

Elizabeth’s showroom has been in Berkeley, Calif. For over four years, where she specializes in restoration

services and framing. Her vintage travel posters are a ‘regular’ at Modernism events, a testament to the enduring art of pre-digital advertising.

Elizabeth said she plans to exhibit 800 vintage

posters during Modernism Week, Feb.16-26, 2017.

Pam Price serves on Cathedral City’s Public Art Commission

Playwright Neil Simon Still Wows Audiences At North Coast Rep office building in Manhattan, on the 23rd floor. In actuality, the writers worked in offices located on the 11th and 12th floors.

Simon merely added the two numbers together coming up with the number 23 and thus the title “Laughter on the 23rd Floor.

The play, set in 1953 Manhattan, focuses on paranoid Sid Caesar-like Max Prince (a larger than life portrayal by David Ellenstein), the star of a weekly comedy-variety show, and his staff of writers, including Simon’s alter-ego Lucas Brickman played

by Brett Alters who maintains a running commentary on the writing, fighting, and zany LtoR/ Phil Johnson, Brett Alters, Nicholas Mongiardo-Cooper, David Ellenstein Omri Shein and antics which take place in the Writers Room, especially Max’s Amanda Sitton on-going battle with NBC executives, who fear his humor is too sophisticated for Middle is frenetic, and office banter

By Jack Lyons for a civilized, critical-thinking, America. And then the gags, dialogue in the Writers Room is Theatre and Film Critic informed, theatre community in hilarious. His fluid and seamless the zingers, and the one uppsIf one does indeed follow the good old USA. Remember, manship ploys begin to fly. direction has nine high-energy the laughter emanating from the comedy is the mother’s milk Louis Latorto as Milt, a and gifted actors moving and North Coast Repertory Theatre of a well-adjusted society speaking at warp speed without scene stealer if there ever (NCRT), in Solana Beach, one (especially now, in this divided was one, sets the tone for the even getting close to an onwill easily understand why melancholic 21st century). craziness that follows, and his stage collision or missing a “Laughter on the 23rd Floor”, There weren’t, however, any comedy timing is flawless. Val beat in the process. How do written by the King of Comedy, divided or unhappy people the harried Russian émigré, Neil Simon, has been extended exiting the theatre last weekend. they do it, you ask? It’s called Rehearsal. Rehearsal. Rehearsal! is wonderfully played by before it opened on Saturday, Just smiling, happy faces.

Nicholas Mongiardo-Cooper an Theatre actors are like a Director Tom Markus lovingly October 22nd. It now is Opera singer/actor and a deft family. Comedy actors are an scheduled to close on November recreates Simon’s memorycomedian, who nicely balances even more generous, giving, filled bio-play about his early 20, 2016. He’s still got game! his role of head staff writer along and close knit group of actors. days as a comedy writer during No one writes non-stop with a pitch-perfect Russian This superb cast of talented one-liners, zingers, and comedy the ‘golden age of TV’ on Sid accent. Brian, the Irishman, comedians and farceurs is filled Caesar’s blockbuster smash hit situations like Simon. If only and the only gentile on the with first rate actors – all at the “Your Show of Shows”. Under our millennials would turn off staff, is pugnaciously played top of their game – resulting in Markus’ watchful eyes (eyes their ubiquitous I-Phones for

by Christopher M. Williams, that have actually watched the a brilliant ensemble effort. Think two hours and observe the who enjoys needling Ira Stone, original NBC shows) he turns of the show as something like characters and the relatable the staff ‘hypochondriac’ the proceedings into a wild and ‘The Marx Brothers meet Abbot hilarious situations unfolding on winningly portrayed by Omri the stage at NCRT, perhaps, we wacky comedy feast. The pacing and Costello’ in the fictional Schein, another bona fide Writers Room in the NBC-TV can win back theatre audiences is manic, the on-stage action

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scene stealer. Kenny,(played

by Phil Johnson),the only writer who seems to be able to reach and deal with the volatile Max, exudes a calmness and common sense that pleases Max, much to the relief of the other writers.

Carol, the only female writer on the staff is solidly portrayed by Amanda Sitton, whose only wish is to be considered as one the ‘guys’. Helen, the staff secretary, ably played by Caroline Drage completes the ensemble.

As outstanding as this ensemble is, it is the towering comedy performance of David Ellenstein as Max Prince who sets everything in motion with his entrance and from then on everything that follows becomes a three-ring comedy circus that leaves the audience drained and exhausted from laughing.

Heading the creative team led by director Markus is NCRT’s two go-to guys: resident scenic design wizard Marty Burnett and master lighting designer Matt Novotny who deliver the writer’s room with enough space to accommodate nine performers who sport the period-perfect costumes of designer Elisa Benzoni. Melanie Chen designs the sound, and Andrea Gutierrez handles the Props. The Assistant Director is Jacquelyn Ritz.

“Laughter on the 23rd Floor” is a stellar production that makes for a most entertaining and enjoyable evening in the theatre, and performs at North Coast Repertory Theatre, in Solana Beach, CA through November 20, 2016.

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(This authority will allow the personal representa- This statement was filed with the County Clerk tive to take many actions without obtaining court of Riverside County on October 7, 2016. Peter approval. Before taking certain very important Aldana Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File actions, however, the personal representative will No. R-201612662. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS be required to give notice to interested persons BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE unless they have waived notice or consented to YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE the proposed action.) The independent adminis- OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICtration authority will be granted unless an inter- TITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST ested person files an objection to the petition and BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF shows good cause why the court should not grant THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHOthe authority. A HEARING on the petition will be RIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS held in this court as follows: 11/28/16 at 8:45AM BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS in Dept. 1-A located at 46-200 OASIS STREET, OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR INDIO, CA 92201 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., of the petition, you should appear at the hearing BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub Ocand state your objections or file written objections tober 14, 21, 28, November 4, 2016. DSW16-0218 with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING decedent, you must file your claim with the court BUSINESS AS: THE USUAL SUSPECT 83635 and mail a copy to the personal representative GLENDORA RIDGE, COACHELLA, CA 92236. appointed by the court within the later of either Riverside County. Full name of registrant: THE (1) four months from the date of first issuance of USUSAL SUSPECT 83635 GLENDORA RIDGE, letters to a general personal representative, as COACHELLA, CA 92236/CA. Business is condefined in section 58(b) of the California Probate ducted by: CORPORATION. Registrant has not Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or yet begun to transact business under the fictipersonal delivery to you of a notice under section tious business name(s) listed above. I declare 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other Cali- that all the information in this statement is true fornia statutes and legal authority may affect your and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with information which he or she knows to be false, is an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU guilty of a crime). Signed: TADERA MARQUICE MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you WILLIAMS, PRESIDENT. This statement was are a person interested in the estate, you may file filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County with the court a Request for Special Notice (form on October 12, 2016. Peter Aldana AssessorDE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201612802. of estate assets or of any petition or account NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE Request for Special Notice form is available from DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner JERYLL S. COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS COHEN - SBN #125302 GERALDINE A. WYLE NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE - SBN #89735 HOFFMAN, SABBAN & WATEN- THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT MAKER, APC 10880 WILSHIRE BLVD #2200 DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN LOS ANGELES CA 90024 DAVID V. HUMPHREY, THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME JR. - SBN #238809 COSGROVE, COSGROVE & IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER HUMPHREY 41-610 INDIAN TRAIL RD., SUITE UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW I RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270. 10/21, 10/26, (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND 10/28/16 CNS-2937236# DESERT STAR WEEKLY. PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub October 14, 21, 28, Publish 10/21, 10/26/ 10/28/2016. DSW16-0220 November 4, 2016. DSW16-0216 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF PIMA JLP HOLDINGS, LLC Plaintiff(s), Case No. C20162295V. SUMMONS WILLIAM RODE, et al.

Defendant(s). HON. CATHERINE M WOODS To: WILLIAM RODE WARNING: THIS AN OFFICIAL DOCUMENT FROM THE COURT THAT AFFECTS YOUR RIGHTS. READ THIS SUMMONS CAREFULLY. IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND IT, CONTACT AN ATTORNEY FOR LEGAL ADVICE. 1. A lawsuit has been filed against you. A copy of the lawsuit and other related court paperwork has been served on you with this Summons.

2.If you do not want a judgment taken against you without your input, you must file an Answer in writing with the Court, and you must pay the required filing fee. To file your Answer, take or send the papers to Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court, 110 West Congress Street, Tucson, Arizona 85701 or electronically file your Answer through AZTurboCourt at www.azturbocourt.gov.

Mail a copy of the Answer to the other party, the Plaintiff, at the address listed on the top of this Summons. Note: If you do not file electronically you will not have electronic access to the documents in this case. 3. If this Summons and the other court papers were served on you within the State of Arizona, your Answer must be filed within TWENTY (20) CALENDAR DAYS from the date of service, not counting the day of service. If the papers were served on you outside the State of Arizona, your Answer must be filed within THIRTY (30) CALENDAR DAYS, not counting the day of service. Requests for reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities must be made to the court by parties at least 3 working days in advance of a scheduled court proceeding. GIVEN under my hand and the Seal of the Superior Court of the State of Arizona in and for the County of Pima Toni L. Hellon Clerk of the Superior Court By:Alan Walker Deputy Clerk Person/Attorney Filing: Scott A Weible, Esq. (AZ /Bar No. 009339) Mailing Address: Harlow Spanier & Heckele, PLLC 4007 E. Paradise Falls Dr #212. Tucson. AZ 85712 Phone Number: 520-352-0008 Attorney e-mail: saw@reallawtucson.com . Publish October 7, 14, 21, 28, 2016. DSW16-0211 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: ANN STYLES & MAKEUP STUDIO 73833 EL PASEO SUITE 106, PALM DESERT, CA 92260. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: ANN LAURA GARCIA SAMORANO 31185 DESERT MOON DR., THOUSAND PALMS, CALIFORNIA 92276. 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: ANN LAURA GARCIA SAMORANO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on October 4, 2016. Peter Aldana Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201612503. 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 28, November 4, 11, 25, 2016. DSW16-0222 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: BE COOL, INC.; DESERTECH APPLIANCE SERVICE, INC.; DESERT TECH APPLIANCE SERVICE; DESERTECH APPLIANCE, AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING SERVICE; DESERT TECH APPLIANCE, AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING SERVICE; DESERTECH AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING SERVICE; BE COOL; DESERT TECH; DESERT TECH, INC.; DESERT TECH AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING SERVICE; DESERTECH 68120 ALVA CT., CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Riverside

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: BE STRONG NUTRICION CENTER 36777 SUNAIR PLAZA, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: BLANCA MARISOL RIOS VELEZ 13892 EL RIO LANE, 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: BLANCA MARISOL RIOS VELEZ. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on October 12, 2016. Peter Aldana AssessorCounty Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201612800.

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 14, 21, 28, November 4, 2016. DSW16-0214

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: BELLA SUN DECOR 66676 SAN RAFAEL RD, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: ANABEL- -CASTILLO RODRIGUEZ 66676 SAN RAFAEL RD, DEESERT 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: ANABEL-CASTILLO RODRIGUEZ. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on October 7, 2016. Peter Aldana AssessorCounty Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201612632.

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 14, 21, 28, November 4, 2016. DSW16-0213 AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: CADENA CREEK MOBILEHOME PARK; LAKE CADENA INVESTMENTS, LTD, 2851 SOUTH LA CADENA DRIVE, COLTON, CA 92324. Riverside County; 1801 E EDINGER AVE., STE 230, SANTA ANA, CA 92705. Full name of registrant: JEFFREY ALBERT KAPLAN, GEN. PARTNR OF LAKE CADENA INVESTMENTS, LTD 10877 WILSHIRE BLVD., STE 1520, LOS ANGELES, CA 90024; THOMAS THOMPSON TATUM, GEN. PARTNR OF LAKE CADENA INVESTMENTS, LTD10877 WILSHIRE BLVD., STE 1520, LOS ANGELES, CA 90024 .

Business is conducted by: A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 08/02/1988. 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: JEFFREY ALBERT KAPLAN, GENERAL PARTNER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on August 25, 2016.

Peter Aldana Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201610780. 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

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Pub September 2, 9, 16, 23, October 14, 21, 28, November 4, 2016. DSW16-0190 T.S. No. 15-39715 APN: 641-082-035-1 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/23/2004.

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. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a 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 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. 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.

Trustor: ROBERTO C. ROSALES, A SINGLE MAN Duly Appointed Trustee: LAW OFFICES OF LES ZIEVEDeed of Trust recorded12/2/2004 as Instrument No. 2004-0959671 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, Date of Sale: 11/21/2016 at 9:30 AM. Place of Sale. In the area in front of 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, California 92881. Date of Sale:11/21/2016 at 9:30 AM Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $115,026.61 Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt owed. Street Address or other common designation of real property 66370 FLORA AVENUE DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Described as follows: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust A.P.N #.: 641082-035-1 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. 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. 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 (714) 848-9272 or visit this Internet Web site www.elitepostandpub.com, using the file number assigned to this case 15-39715. 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. Dated: 10/26/2016 LAW OFFICES OF LES ZIEVE, as Trustee 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 Irvine, CA92606 For Non-Automated Sale Information, call: (714) 8487920 For Sale Information: (714) 848-9272www. elitepostandpub.com. Dated 10/26/2016 LAW OFFICES OFF LES ZIEVE as Trustee 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. For Non-Automated Sale Information, call: (714) 8487920 For Sale Information: (714) 848-9272www. elitepostandpub.com Ashley Walker, Trustee Sale Assistant. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO

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COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WE 10/21/2016 10/28/2016 11/4/2016. DSW16-0219 OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. EPP 20306 10/28, 11/4, 11/11/16. DSW16-0223 APN: 778-261-013-3 TS No: CA05000674-16-1 TO No: 8642634 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-16- (The above statement is made pursuant to CA 700183-CL Order No.: 160015408-CA-VOI NOTE: Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED TO THE COPY only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d) PROVI DED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUS- (2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TOR (Pursuant to Cal. Civ. Code 2923.3) YOU TRUST DATED January 18, 2014. UNLESS YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, DATED 5/12/2009. UNLESS YOU TAKE AC- IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU TION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On November PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD 16, 2016 at 09:00 AM, Auction.com Room, 2410 CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale Wardlow Road #104, Corona, CA 92880, MTC to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the by state or federal credit union, or a check power of sale contained in that certain Deed of drawn by a state or federal savings and loan Trust Recorded on January 28, 2014 as Instruassociation, or savings association, or savings ment No. 2014-0033013, of official records in bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial C the Office of the Recorder of Riverside County, ode and authorized to do business in this state, California, executed by JOSIE BAUTISTA AND will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale ISMAEL BAUTISTA, WIFE AND HUSBAND, as will be made, but without covenant or warranty, Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. as nominee for or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal QUICKEN LOANS INC. as Beneficiary, WILL SELL sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in lawful money of the United States, all payable at in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the the time of sale, that certain property situated in Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and said County, California describing the land therein expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED the time of the initial publication of the Notice of OF TRUST The property heretofore described is Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. being sold “as is”. The street address and other The amount may be greater on the day of sale. common designation, if any, of the real property BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN described above is purported to be: 52355 DOS THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): EDWARD PALMAS AVE, COACHELLA, CA 92236 The unGUSTIN, SINGLE MAN Recorded: 5/29/2009 as dersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any Instrument No. 2009-0272360 of Official Records incorrectness of the street address and other in the office of the Recorder of RIVERSIDE County, common designation, if any, shown herein. Said California; Date of Sale: 11/14/2016 at 9:00 AM sale will be made without covenant or warranty, Place of Sale: At the front entrance of the former express or implied, regarding title, possession, Corona Police Department, located at 849 W. or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal Sixth Street, Corona, CA 92882 Amount of unpaid sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, balance and other charges: $196,454.96 The pur- with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), ported property address is: 39735 KEENAN DR, advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270 Assessor’s Parcel Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of No.: 688-241-010-0 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance property lien, you should understand that there are of the obligations secured by the property to be risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. and advances at the time of the initial publication Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be not automatically entitle you to free and clear own- $232,834.73 (Estimated). However, prepayment ership of the property. You should also be aware premiums, accrued interest and advances will that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, bid at said sale may include all or part of said you are or may be responsible for paying off all amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will acliens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before cept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national you can receive clear title to the property. You are bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, union or a check drawn by a state or federal savand size of outstanding liens that may exist on ings and loan association, savings association this property by contacting the county recorder’s or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the office or a title insurance company, either of which California Financial Code and authorized to do may charge you a fee for this information. If you business in California, or other such funds as consult either of these resources, you should be may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event aware that the same lender may hold more than tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date Upon Sale until funds become available to the shown on this notice of sale may be postponed payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, property offered for sale excludes all funds held trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of on account by the property receiver, if applicable. the California Civil Code. The law requires that If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any information about trustee sale postponements reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive be made available to you and to the public, as a remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no wish to learn whether your sa le date has been further recourse. Notice to Potential Bidders If you postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled are considering bidding on this property lien, you time and date for the sale of this property, you may should understand that there are risks involved in call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http:// on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the www.qualityloan.com , using the file number as- highest bid at a Trustee auction does not autosigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-16- matically entitle you to free and clear ownership 700183-CL . Information about postponements of the property. You should also be aware that that are very short in duration or that occur close the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you be reflected in the telephone information or on the are or may be responsible for paying off all liens Internet Web site. The best way to verify post- senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you ponement information is to attend the scheduled can receive clear title to the property. You are sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liabil- encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, ity for any incorrectness of the property address or and size of outstanding liens that may exist on other common designation, if any, shown herein. this property by contacting the county recorder’s If no street address or other common designation office or a title insurance company, either of which is shown, directions to the location of the property may charge you a fee for this information. If you may be obtained by sending a written request to consult either of these resources, you should be the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first aware that the same Lender may hold more than publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property. aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is un- Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on able to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more be entitled only to a return o f the monies paid to times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no Civil Code. The law requires that information further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, about Trustee Sale postponements be made the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the available to you and to the public, as a courtesy Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been to those not present at the sale. If you wish to discharged through bankruptcy, you may have learn whether your sale date has been postponed, been released of personal liability for this loan in and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date which case this letter is intended to exercise the for the sale of this property, you may call Auction. note holders right’s against the real property only. com at 800.280.2832 for information regardQUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COL- ing the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Web LECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT site address www.Auction.com for information AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE regarding the sale of this property, using the file USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan number assigned to this case, CA05000674-16-1.

Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA Information about postponements that are very 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information short in duration or that occur close in time to the only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 O r Login to: http:// scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) in the telephone information or on the Internet 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. Web site. The best way to verify postponement TS No.: CA-16-700183-CL IDSPub #0116625

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information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: October 10, 2016 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA05000674-16-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone:949-252-8300 TDD: 866-660-4288 Stephanie Hoy, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.Auction.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Auction. com at 800.280.2832 Trustee Corps may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose.ISL Number 20973, Pub Dates: 10/14/2016, 10/21/2016, 10/28/2016, DESERT STAR WEEKLY. DSW16-0217 T.S. No. 16-43288 APN: 639-052-004-3 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/12/2014.

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 a 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 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. 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.

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Trustor: WALTER E. ROBILLARD, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPERATE PROPERTY Duly Appointed Trustee: Zieve, Brodnax & Steele, LLPDeed of Trust recorded3/19/2014 as Instrument No. 2014-0102011 in book , pageof Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, Date of Sale:11/7/2016 at 9:30 AM Place of Sale: In the area in front of 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, California 92881. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $170,565.81 Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt owed.

Street Address or other common designation of real property: 10281 PALM DRIVE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240 Described as follows: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust A.P.N #.: 639-052-004-3. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. 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. 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

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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 (714) 848-9272 or visit this Internet Web site www.elitepostandpub.com, using the file number assigned to this case 16-43288.

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. Dated: 10/10/2016 Zieve, Brodnax & Steele, LLP as Trustee 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606 For Non-Automated Sale Information, call: (714) 848-7920 For Sale Information: (714) 84849272www.elitepostandpub.com. _______________ Ashley Walker, Trustee Sale Assistant THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. EPP 20072 10/14, 10/21, 10/28/16. DSW16-0215 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 16-0132 Loan No.: ******0515 APN: 644-071-040-2 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/26/2013. 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 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 a state or federal

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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 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. 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. Trustor: LUIS FLORES TORRES, A MARRIED MAN, AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Duly Appointed Trustee: PRESTIGE DEFAULT SERVICES Recorded 1/3/2014 as Instrument No. 2014-0002501 in Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, Date of Sale: 11/03/2016 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: In front of the Corona Civic Center, 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA 92882 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $164,589.20 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 12747 CALLE AMAPOLA DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA 92240 A.P.N.: 644071-040-2 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. 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. 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.

All checks payable to Prestige Default Services.

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 (714) 730-2727 or visit this Internet Web site https://www.servicelinkasap.com/default. aspx, using the file number assigned to this case 16-0132. 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: 9/26/2016 PRESTIGE DEFAULT SERVICES 5130 E. La Palma Ave., Suite 202 Anaheim Hills, California 92807 Sale Line: (714) 730-2727 Michelle R. Ghidotti-Gonsalves, President A-4593969 10/14/2016, 10/21/2016, 10/28/2016. DSW16-0212

equipped with seatbelts.

Firefighters on Sunday used ladders to get into the passenger compartment of the bus, which had been peeled back from the vehicle’s undercarriage. The fatally injured were riding toward the front of the bus. Abele said survivor accounts indicate that most of the passengers were asleep when the crash occurred.

About 15 people injured in the crash were taken to Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, which reported that four patients were still in critical condition and one in serious condition, along with one in fair condition. Other patients had been treated and released.

Eisenhower Medical Center in Rancho Mirage treated 11 patients with minor injuries, and JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio treated five patients with minor injuries.

Abele said the force of the impact was so severe that the truck’s walls intruded 15 feet back into the bus passenger compartment.

Abele said a ``black box’’ data recorder would be useful in the investigation, but ndid not know if the 1996 model bus had one. ``In almost 35 years, I’ve never been to a crash where there’s been 13 confirmed fatals,’’ Abele said, noting that the impact was so severe that workers needed more than an hour to search for all of the bodies in the mangled coach. ``So it’s tough for all of us, the CHP personnel who handle it, the firefighters who handle it.

It’s been rough,’’ Abele said.

Authorities are seeking from any potential witnesses of the crash. Anyone with information is asked to call the CHP Indio Office at (760) 772- 8900. Source KMIR

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Angeles area. In addition to the bus driver, there were 42 passengers aboard.

A total of 13 people died and 31 were injured.

Abele and Weener stressed that no determination has yet been made on the cause of the crash. Weener said the cause likely would not be determined during the NTSB on-site review, which is expected to continue for five to seven days.

But Weener said the condition of the bus driver -- Teodulo Vides, 59, of Los Angeles -- will be a key part of the probe. ``We’ll try to determine if the driver had any condition which may have contributed to the crash,’’ he said. ``This could include any potential medical condition, vision impairment, impairment by alcohol or other drugs or whether the driver was fatigued. We’ll also look to see if the driver was distracted as a factor.’’

Rescuers on Sunday used a crane to search for victims in the grinding crash that peeled and compressed the coach cabin to almost half the vehicle’s length.

Abele said it’s still unclear how fast the bus was traveling when it rearended the refrigerated truck trailer that was carrying food.

Authorities said the force of the collision indicated the bus was traveling at a far higher speed than the truck, which Abele said was traveling at about 5 mph, according to

the truck driver. The posted speed limit is 70 mph.

Vides was listed as the Alhambra-based bus company USA Holiday’s registered owner and sole driver, according to federal transportation records.

California Public Utilities Commission records indicate that Vides and the company were cited in a 2008 crackdown at Los Angeles International Airport for violations on state regulations.

USA Holiday had previously run gambling junkets from southeast Los Angeles County and from the Koreatown area, according to the CHP. The bus had been inspected as late as last April and had shown no defects, CHP Border Division Chief Jim Abele said.

A guest manifest from the casino indicated that Vides was ``likely’’ in the casino with the passengers, according to Abele, who said the bus arrived at Red Earth Casino sometime between 11 and 11:30 p.m. Saturday and departed at around 4 a.m.

Sunday. However, any details regarding Vides’ condition while driving the bus was unknown, pending further investigation.

Abele noted, however, that ``there was no appearance of braking.’’ ``There were no skid marks from the bus at the time of the collision,’’ Abele said. He said Sunday that ``any time we have a bus hitting the back of a truck, we’re going to think fatigue, or a heart attack.’’

A 12-member team

from the NTSB arrived in the area Monday to begin its investigation.

Weener said the probe would also review the mechanical condition on both vehicles and conditions on the highway, on which traffic was being impacted because of utility work. ``We know that traffic was slow in the area due to the utility work,’’ he said. ``The highwayfactors group will look at the type of traffic management and the amount of warning provided to approaching drivers of traffic slowed ahead.’’

Weener said the probe will also look into Vides’ driving history, USA Holiday and the tractor trailer company, highway conditions, weather and whether the passengers were given any safety briefing prior to the trip. Abele confirmed Monday that the bus was not

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Playwright Donald Margulies goes deep in powerful drama

handle her even after years of institutional treatment and visits to the finest of doctors, as Max later explains.

Guilt comes in many forms.

For holocaust survivors there’s often a lasting self-loathing that haunts them. The why-am-Istill-here feeling is palpable.

There will always be parents unable to care for or deal with their mentally challenged adult/ children. They have demons of their own that match their offspring’ issues that also require understanding. Post Traumatic Syndrome Disease (PTSD) is a term we understand today but not in the 1980’s.

As holocaust survivors, Giovanni Adams, Marilyn Fox, Annika Marks and Michael Mantell. Photo by Jeff Lorch Photography.

Max and Lola are not in denial over Debby, they have just Lola agrees. She is a loving, now performing at the Geffen

By Jack Lyons decided they need to get away compliant, naive wife, however Playhouse on the intimate Theatre and from her for their sanity and they have a fey quality about (approximately 110 seats) Film Critic leave her to fend for herself them indicating that there’s more Audrey Skirball Kenis stage.

Donald back in Brooklyn. Harsh as it about them than meets the eye.

Cleverly directed by Marya Margulies may sound, survival is the key For those who say, oh Mazor, “The Model Apartment”, is a multiple element of their DNA. How this is going to be another abounds in metaphors and award winning Margulies’ characters come holocaust play.

Not so fast. symbolisms.

We are not quite playwright and a Pulitzer Prize to grips with the psychological Yes, it is a holocaust play, but sure what course Margulies winner in 2000 for his play dilemma that impacts so many with a different POV. The play’s and director Ms. Mazor has set “Dinner with Friends”. Not only survivors and their children and action is set in motion with the for the audience in the first five is he a very prolific journeyman even their grandchildren, is at unexpected arrival of their 30 minutes.

Is it a comedy (the playwright with fourteen plays the heart of this powerful drama. year-old mentally-challenged audience laughed and lot at in his canon, he is also a There are scenes where daughter Debby (Annika some of the action and stage screenwriter and television each character relates his or Marks), in the middle of the business right from curtain series developer and writer. her dream sequences to the night, along with her boyfriend up?) or is it a serious piece?

A recurring them that audience.

The most affecting Neil, a young fifteen year-old Max and Lola are senior runs throughout his work is of these is when Deborah (also 60’s something Holocaust African/American homeless his interest in plays involving played by Annika Marks), Max survivors, nicely played by boyfriend from Brooklyn the motif of ‘identities’ and its and Lola’s oldest daughter who Michael Mantell and Marilyn Fox, played by Giovanni Adams. interactions with his characters. died in the holocaust, reappears who have sold their Brooklyn Max and Lola are stunned I’ve seen six of his plays over to reassure Max that she now the years. But nothing prepared home and have moved to Florida to see Debby suddenly appear has plenty of food to eat and is on the doorstep of the model me for this stunningly deep, and to spend their golden years. “I happy to be sharing a perpetual just want to sit in the sun and apartment they’re renting while at times, the dark and powerful read my Wall Street Journal with their condo is being completed. Pesach with her relatives from narrative present in his current HALLOWEEN GUIDE | aCRAFTS the camps. It’s a powerful They have been unable to drink by my side”, says Max. play “The Model Apartment”,

moment that is deeply affecting.

One could hear a pin drop in the audience the night I attended.

One may take issue with the crafting of the play and the choices Margulies makes, but no one can deny the absolutely astonishing Geffen debut performance of Ms. Marks. It is a tour de force effort born of two talented creative individuals – Ms. Marks and director Mazor.

It may be visually off-putting as depicted on stage but it is intellectually stimulating when reflecting on this particular production over a cup of coffee in the comfort of one’s home or at a late night restaurant with a theatre companion.

In the technical department, the creative team led by director Mazor, along with Scenic Designer Tom Buderwitz, nicely provides the one room set of a 1980’s Florida condominium complex. Lighting Designer Brian Gale’s provides the right amount of light to see and appreciate the costume designs of Sara Ryung Clement, whose costuming of Ms. Marks characters of Debby/Deborah allows the backstage dressers to perform costume changes with lightning speed. Composer and Sound Designer Lindsay Jones completes the creative team. The play is performed without an intermission and runs approximately 90 minutes.

“The Model Apartment” performs at The Geffen Playhouse, Audrey Skirball Kenis stage, and runs through November 20, 2016.

Personalize Your Pumpkin

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t can be hard to make your jack-o-lantern stand out from the crowd of evil faces. Put a creative, personal touch on your creation to keep the whole family talking about your pumpkin for Halloweens to come.

THEMES Are you a superhero or sports fan? Show your support with your jack-o-lantern. Line up a row of pumpkins showcasing the logos of your favorite teams or good (or bad) guys. Carve your favorite Star Wars characters or jersey numbers. If you can dream it, you can probably find an online template to help you bring your idea to life.

Be prepared to devote some time to this project, as adding the necessary details could take up the better part of an afternoon.

PERSONALIZATION Add your initials or family name to your pumpkin to make it truly one of a kind. There are many ways to do this. You can order personalized vinyl stickers or make your own with a vinyl cutting machine. Mix and match your favorite colors and patterns, or go for polka dotted, striped or glittered versions of your name or initials. For a simple yet elegant aesthetic, paint a black script initial on a white pumpkin. For a truly unique look, press upholstery tacks into a pumpkin in the shape of your initials.

Apply your design to a reusable foam pumpkin for a piece of decor that you can use every year.

ARTISTIC FLAIR There’s no limit to the amount of creativity you can put into your pumpkin. This Old House holds an annual pumpkin carving contest, and 2015’s winners included an elaborate scene depicting skeletons wreaking havoc on an unfortunate squash, fancy owls decorated with sticks and feathers, a meticulous recreation of BB-8 of Star Wars fame, a deranged bunny and even Donald Trump’s hairdo.

You don’t have to be an artist to put a little flair into your pumpkin. A few basic craft supplies can go a long way toward making your pumpkin stand out. Create a diamond patterned motif with black and white acrylic paint, disguise a pumpkin as candy corn with a tri-colored paint job or carve seasonal messages such as “boo,” “welcome” and “fall” out of small baking pumpkins. Glam up your pumpkin with shiny gold paint or glitter. Turn the pumpkin on its side and use the stem as an elephant’s trunk or a witch’s nose. Carve several windows and a door to turn your pumpkin into a haunted house, and complete the scene by painting on a creepy tree and ghosts.

If you put your imagination to work, your squash won’t soon be forgotten.

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