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Council approves fee increases Prosecutors: Suge Knight’s defense attorney sought to bribe witnesses

By Chris Frost

Bulletin Staff Writer

COMPTON—The City Council unanimously approved street work fee increases at its April 17 meeting, moving them beyond their current 1989 levels.

The city based its increase on inspection and administrative costs it traditionally did not charge, then compared rates with other cities.

“We compared our rates with Gardenia, Lynnwood and Torrance,” interim Public Works Director John Strickland said.

The proposed resolution adds an additional $140,000 to the general fund.

“The city has been subsidizing or covering street permit issuance and administration costs,” interim Public Works Director John Strickland said. “The present fee schedule does not address many types of street work permits issued and administered.”

Public comments about the increases drew praise from residents hoping for increased revenue, but the group stood against raising fees affecting residents.

“I know there should be increases, but you are

Victims in double homicide identified

placing too many upon the residents, ” Lynn chise agreement for COMPTON—Authorities outthe ofutility. the Honda and began members opposed fees two affecting Boone said. “Maybe someone should go over Tuesday identifiedCouncil two men shooting at the men,resihe dents, including a $50 jump in block party these.” gunned down in the parking said. The suspects then perfled andatathe handicap curb fee increase to $150 for Utility companies are exempt from anya fee in- mits, lot of Compton motel northbound on Long Beach installation, then $20 charge creases because of a lawsuit between Edison and the pole sign andBoulevard, weekend. but a the silver annually. Residential refuse bins were scheduled Alhambra California in 2011.

Sheriff’s were was for recovered a short “The utility company had a franchise agree- deputies to increase from Honda $5 and $40 small and large called to the 1100 block of distance away, authorities ment, and the city adopted an ordinance concur- bins, to $25 and $75, respectively.

South Long said. residents because of the rent with the agreement,” City Attorney CraigBeach “IBoulevard am against gouging at interfering 4:05 p.m. city’s Saturday to ” Councilwoman The two victims, Cornwell said. “The court found that negligence, Janna20-yearZurita. respond to ”an “assault oldmore Andres and “It is hardwith to ask for moneyCardenas with the condiwith the franchise agreement is unconstitutional.

Cornwell and Edison representatives created a deadly weapon, gunshot 18-year-old Marc Garcia, FEES, Page 9A language in the agreement that preserves the franvictim.” both of» See Compton, were They later learned that pronounced dead at the scene, two men had been repairing authorities said. Investigators a vehicle in the parking believe the shooting was lot of the Travel Plaza Inn gang-related. when two men in a silver Anyone with information 2000 Honda Civic pulled up on the case was asked to alongside them, said Deputy call the Sheriff’s Homicide Kelvin Moody of the Sheriff’s Bureau at (323) 890-5500.

Information Bureau. The two Anonymous tips can be suspects, who were armed and provided to Crime Stoppers wearing dark clothing, got at (800) 222-8477.

Council interviews candidates Officerfor cleared cityof wrongdoing in rubber bulletmanager shooting

By Chris Frost Department LOS ANGELES—An helicopter, Bulletin Staff Writer which followed the pair in officer who shot a man with a rubber bullet following a their vehicle after the protest special advisory counsel. another defense attorney, one in a series COMPTON—The City Council moved anBy Elizabeth Marcellino protest march other in which he ended, tosearch a report step forward in the according city manager on Fletcher, who previously of at least six different lawyers involved LOS ANGELES—Citing monitored was toting a rifleTuesday, was cleared prepared by LAPD Chief April 27, as Council members Willie telephone conversations between represented Knight in the murder case, in the murder case. of any wrongdoing theZurita Charlie Beck. Arceneaux inJones, by Janna and Yvonne “The People bring to the Court’s Marion “Suge” Knight and one of his has denied any wrongdoing.

Los Angeles Board of Police LAPD officers made terviewed five candidates during a special meet-a Prosecutors allege that Fletcher was attention that investigators have defense attorneys, prosecutors alleged Commissioners,ing.according traffic stop near Foothill in court documents released Thursday involved in an effort by Knight to sell a gathered evidence of possible witness Eric J.Boulevard Perrodin did attendBella the to documents Mayor released andnotTerra that the one-time rap mogul tried video of the 2015 killing of Terry Carter tampering, bribery, conspiracy to meeting of a conflict Wednesday by the panel.becauseStreet.

Wheninvolving the men current got out to pay off potential witnesses in his and assisted his client in trying to violate a court order and obstruction of interim City Manager Batiste and CounEdmon Washington, of theBryan vehicle, Washington pending murder case with the lawyer’s bribe potential witnesses. The motion justice on the part of attorney Fletcher,” Janna Zurita.

35, was arrested,cilwoman along with failed to comply with the details text messages sent by Knight’s the motion alleges. assistance. took over for commands former interim Brook Lindsey, 34,Batiste last Aug. officers’ and City was Knight is charged with murder, Knight appeared in a downtown fiance, Toi-Lin Kelly, negotiating with Manager Lamont Ewell on Jan. 25.

16 near Foothill Boulevard shot in the abdomen with a “City Manager Bryan Batiste wrote a memo courtroom Thursday for a pretrial the celebrity-news website TMZ and attempted murder and hit-and-run for and Terra Bella Street Craig singleCornwell rubber requesting bullet before to City Attorney that run hearing in a separate case alleging that apparently agreeing to sell the video for using a pickup truck to allegedly Bulletin photos by Chris Frost after taking partCouncilperson in a Black Zurita beingrecuse taken into custody, herself from the in$55,000. down Carter and Cle “Bone” Sloan in he made criminal threats against the The Sibrie Park Braves practice throwing skills on Saturday, April 29.

Lives Matter-type accordingsaid to Beck. terviewprotest process,” Perrodin in a written stateA TMZ reporter spoke directly the parking lot of Tam’s Burgers in the director of the film “Straight Outta in Inglewood ment. where“I will theynot participate Beck wrote that the until the Council Compton.” That hearing was postponed to Knight in what prosecutors said 1200 block of West Rosecrans Avenue brandished assault weapons of force was within receives a writtenofficer’s opinionuse from Cornwell about was a conversation about the video on Jan. 29, 2015. Sloan survived his to Sept. 11. the disagreement. ” department’s policy, and and dressed in military garb, the But prosecutors asked in a motion using coded references. The video was injuries.

Zurita said Batiste only holding the position according to authorities. the is commissioners agreed on The allegations against Fletcher filed Wednesday that the court protected by a court order and was the Councila finds a permanent city manAlthough until Inglewood 4-0 vote on Tuesday. investigate a possible conflict of interest released the same day Fletcher became could lead to criminal charges against ager.the men, police did not arrest Washington and Lindsey between Knight and his defense Knight’s attorney of record in the him, and compromise his ability to accusations everyone is making they did request the“The assistance werethat charged with illegal have no validity to them, and the Council will attorney in the threats case, Matthew murder case, according to prosecutors. defend Knight in the criminal threats of a Los Angeles Police possession of assault rifles. continue searching for a qualified candidate,” Fletcher was later replaced by case, according to prosecutors.

Fletcher, and consider appointing a she said. “He knew going in this was only temporary.”

Cornwell said he cannot make Zurita recuse » See BRIBE, Pg 3 herself.

“Every Council member has the right to participate in properly noticed City Council matBy Chris Frost ters,” he said. “According to the charter, the city Bulletin Staff Writer manager serves at the will of the Council and nothing short of a legally defined conflict of inCOMPTON—The Sibrie Park Braves are continuing their LOS ANGELES—The California Supreme Court terest, a situation that precludes the member 2011 success in 2012 as the team has won four of its first five refused Wednesday to reviewor the case against from attending, a belief the he aorfelon she cannot games. fire on Inglewood police, holing be open-minded exists, complying with Mr. The squad collected a forfeit on Saturday, April 28, as theirconvicted of opening Batiste’s has no legal support.and ” her opponents, the Blue Jays, did not show up for the game. up inside a home withwishes his off-and-on girlfriend LOS ANGELES—Los fromGiant the and death of 37-year-old Zuritafor saidmore she will not stephours away from Former San Francisco current Assistant Coach 14-year-old daughter than eight and the inAngeles County Supervisor Michael Thomas.

Hepractice also faces terviews, thanked Cornwell for addressing Jesse Brew led the team through a spirited and raping the teen during and the standoff. theDewayne issue. praised had the team’s start. circumstance allegation Mark Ridley-Thomas little fast a special Christopher Warsaw—who had a 1989 Councilwoman “They have surprised me so far, he said.

“I am especially Arceneaux asked Cornwell to say Thursday in response to of murder in”the commission of conviction for voluntary manslaughter—was found pleased by our play at shortstop and pitcher. ” for a written legal opinion directed to Council the arrest of a suspect in the 1981 a robbery, but prosecutors have guilty in March 2016 ofand ninehecounts attempted Brew coaches the defensive members, said heeach willof prepare one. portion of the stabbing death of his brother. yet to decide if they willgame seek and the sticks murder of a peace officer and assault onselection a peace officer Public comments on the process fato the fundamentals.

“Any questions regarding death penalty. with a semiautomatic firearm, two counts of false vored Batiste.

“You keep your hands in front, step and aim at the chest of charges filed against Michael He is being held without bail. a hostage andaone count of Carolyn “The man does good job,”each resident the person you are throwing to,” he said. “We have sound imprisonment of Anthony Locklin should be Inthe the criminal complaint forcible rape,Stokes kidnapping and possession a firearm by to said. “If you fire Batisteofall of you have fundamentals, but I know team can do better. ” directed to the One L.A.of County filed ofJuly 31, prosecutors deal with me. Not just one of you, all of you.” the cornerstones team success is positive atti- a felon.

District Attorney’s Office, as itandallege Locklin killed immediately.

Thomas, She askedinthe Council if they his understood her tudes, Brew said, he deals with problems In an 18-page ruling May that upheld is their advice that it would be an and insurance adjuster, in the ” he conviction, a twice, and Arceneaux acknowledged “I am not a babysitter do not tolerate hardheads, three-justice panel from California’sher. inappropriate tosaid. comment this victim’s South Los Angeles “This at is serious, Resident Lorraine Cervantes and I am teaching them about baseball.”2nd District Court of Appeal noted that “theexpressed evidence conabout publicity the and meeting received.

The team the corner offensively, BrewAug. said, be- of defendant’scern time,” Ridley- Thomas said isinturning a home sometime between guilt was the overwhelming” that the “You guys kept this meeting quiet,” she said. cause work.1981. Thomas’ body was statement released by of hisdiligent, staff. hard 13-16, uncontroverted evidence that Warsaw “That is why demonstrated no one is here tonight, and it is not startedtoin the batting cage, pitchingin imLocklin, 61, is“They scheduled discovered at but his live residence raped the teenage girl “under threat of death.” on television.” proves the hitters’ timing, ” he said. ball (scorbe arraigned in a downtown the 4600 block“We of play Santasmall Barbara Neighbors called 911 on Nov. 27, 2013, hearing City Clerk Alita Godwin andafter Zurita both resinglesBoulevard, and doublesnow instead of home runs). If courtroom Aug.ing21runs on with a firstMartin Luther from and the girl, ran outside when sponded, saidwho the meeting notice met the they stay focused, those ground ball hits will turn into line piercing screams degree murder charge stemming King Jr. Boulevard, after he Warsaw returned to the home with a gun after his The Sibrie Park Braves take advantage of a forfeit on Saturday, » See BRAVES, Page 5Agirlfriend had told him to leave. » See MANAGER, Page 9A April 28, and hold an additional practice.

Photo/Kevork Djansezian In this 2015 file photo, defense attorney Mathew Fletcher, left, talks with his client, Marion “Suge” Knight.

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News From jail to Yale: Felon faces scrutiny in bid to be lawyer

By Dave Collins HARTFORD, Conn.—A convicted felon who graduated from Yale Law School and won acclaim as a poet is being asked by a Connecticut committee to prove his “good moral character” before he is allowed to practice law.

Reginald Dwayne Betts passed the state bar exam in February, but a panel of judges and lawyers that decides who joins the state bar flagged his file because of three felony convictions for a carjacking he committed two decades ago as a teenager.

The Connecticut Bar Examining Committee will investigate and hold a hearing on Betts’ bid for admission to the bar. Like most states, Connecticut does not prohibit felons from becoming attorneys, but a felony conviction creates a presumption that the applicant lacks “good moral character and/or fitness to practice law.” Such applicants must prove otherwise by “clear and convincing evidence.”

A lawyer for Betts, William Dow III, said people from many walks of

life who know Betts have indicated they are willing to support him and testify on his behalf if necessary in the Bar Examining Committee proceedings.

“It’s an honor to represent this young man,” Dow said.

“He has a resume that is absolutely breathtaking. He personifies what people talk about when they speak of second chances.”

Betts, 36, has been working for the state public defenders’ office in New Haven. He declined to comment. Bar Examining Committee

officials also declined to comment on Betts, saying the review process is confidential.

Betts grew up in Suitland, Maryland, near Washington, D.C., and was convicted of a carjacking at a Virginia mall when he was 16. He served eight years in prison. He went on to graduate from the University of Maryland, win a Harvard University fellowship and earn a Yale law degree.

Along the way, he has written two books of poetry that received good reviews from media critics.

A third book, “A Question of Freedom: A Memoir of Learning, Survival, and Coming of Age in Prison,” won a 2010 NAACP Image Award. He is now married with two children.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK “It was the best job I ever had in my whole life,” she said.

“I felt like part of the elite.”

— 1st Lt. Bennis M. Blue

Book chronicles black lives in Durham back to 1880s

By Greg Childress DURHAM, N.C.—Andre Vann’s new book, “Images of America: African Americans of Durham County” is filled with 217 carefully chosen images of black residents and institutions.

The 127-page history book shows the black churches, businesses and schools and elected officials, doctors, lawyers, ministers, educators and ordinary citizens who helped shape the county’s economic, political, educational, social and religious landscapes from the 1880s to the present.

For Vann, the coordinator of university archives at N.C. Central University, one photo stood out among the hundreds as best capturing the spirit of African Americans in the Durham community.

So, he chose that photo of six black aviation pioneers from 1945 to grace the cover of the book, which was released July 31.

“That picture there sort of attests to the uniqueness of Durham,” Vann said. “These men came home after World War II and had the nerve—had the nerve to say we’re going to establish a flying school.”

Using the GI Bill, the veterans established the Bronze Wings Flying Club and learned to fly on an air strip on land where Northern High School now stands.

All of them went on to become certified, licensed pilots.

The photo was taken by the late Alex Rivera, a renowned photojournalist

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who established the public relations office at N.C. Central University.

Vann said the story about the Bronze Wings Flying Club is one of the lesser known stories on a deep and rich list of well-known stories he’s collected in the book through photos collected from some of the subjects, members of their families, other community members and libraries.

Black economic, political prowess One of the better-known stories is that of the Black Wall Street, and Vann’s book includes numerous images that reflect the historic economic prowess of Durham’s African American community.

The images range from John Merrick and Dr. Aaron Moore, co-founders of N.C. Mutual Life Insurance Co., to Maceo Sloan Jr., who founded Sloan Financial Group, a financial holding company and Vivian Rogers Patterson, an African-American female banking pioneer.

Most local residents will quickly recognize present-day political leaders such as Mayor Bill Bell; state Rep. Mickey Michaux, the late Jeanne Lucas, North Carolina’s first African American female state senator; and the late Howard Clement, the long-serving member of the Durham City Council.

“For Mayor (Bill) Bell, I’m glad to document for generations to come that this is the end of his cycle (as an elected official),” Vann said.

“He’s in there on numerous of fronts because he was

the first African-American chair of the Board of County Commissioners here and at the same time, one of the longestserving mayors in the history of Durham.”

The book is dedicated to Durham’s first black mayor, the late Chester Jenkins, who was Vann’s mentor and friend and also Maggie Poole Bryant, now 102 years old, who has helped Vann, a Henderson native, broaden his understanding of the Durham community and its history.

Bryant, who contributed photos to the book, said she thinks it is “remarkable” and hopes that it finds its way into the hands of young people.

“Young people today don’t know about the early Durhamites who helped to make Durham,” she said.

Judge A. Leon Stanback, who appears in Chapter Six, which is devoted to education, politics and civil rights, said Vann accurately captures the contributions African American made to Durham.

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missed church services and failed to show up at work.

Cold case investigators identified Locklin through DNA evidence, according to a District Attorney’s Office spokeswoman who said she couldn’t offer any details about the source of that evidence.

She also said she couldn’t elaborate on the nature of the interactions between Thomas and Locklin before the robbery-killing, but said the men knew each other.

Locklin was convicted of rape and other sexual assault offenses in 1987 and is listed as a high-risk sex offender, the Los Angeles Times reported.

Ridley-Thomas was first elected to public office—as a member of the Los Angeles City Council—10 years after his brother’s killing. He served the city for nearly a dozen years before being elected to the state Assembly, where he served two terms.

He has been a member of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors since 2008.

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News Trail-blazing female paratrooper returns to Fort Bragg

By Drew Brooks FORT BRAGG, N.C.— Whatever fear 1st Lt. Bennis M. Blue may have had when she joined the 82nd Airborne Division was quickly set aside shortly after she arrived to her unit in 1978.

Blue was the first female paratrooper to be assigned to the 82nd Airborne. And the prospect of joining the all-male All Americans was a daunting one for the young officer.

That is, until then-Maj. Gen. Roscoe Robinson Jr. walked into her unit, looked her in the eye and shook her hand.

Robinson—then commanding general of the 82nd Airborne Division and later, the first AfricanAmerican four-star general— welcomed Blue and other female soldiers with open arms.

In a statement issued to the division in 1978, Robinson made clear that the women - five female paratroopers joined the division in June 1978—were as much paratroopers as any other soldier in the unit.

“As troopers of the 82nd, they will share in all the hard work, as well as in all the professional respect that members of this famous division receive,” Robinson said. “They will be full-fledged members of the All American Division. As professional as you are, so shall they be. As airborne as you are, so shall we all be.”

Blue served in the 82nd Airborne Division from June 1978 until April 1979. On Thursday, she returned to Fort Bragg for the first time since then to participate in the division’s ongoing centennial celebration.

And she found a familiar, warm welcome.

In the 82nd Airborne Division headquarters, paratroopers sought her out to thank her for blazing a trail for others to follow.

“It’s an honor to meet you,” said Sgt. Martha Cobble.

Cobble, a cook in the 82nd Airborne, said she has a daughter of her own now.

“When my daughter gets bigger, I hope she becomes a paratrooper, too,” she said.

Command Sgt. Maj. Michael D. Green, the senior enlisted leader of the 82nd Airborne Division, offered his hand as he welcomed Blue back to Fort Bragg. He said Blue remains a paratrooper, even if it has been years since she donned a parachute.

“I really wanted to come and meet you,” Green said.

“Welcome back to your division.”

Blue, a retired college professor who now lives in Garner, deflected much of the praise. She didn’t open the door, she said. She was just the first to step through it.

“Somebody has to go first,” Blue said.

Blue made 10 jumps in her Army career. She said each time, she felt close to God. “It was the best job I ever

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“Evidence of Fletcher’s potential criminal conduct, including his effort to assist in the sale of the video along with his efforts to bribe witnesses, suborn perjury, etc., will no doubt surface in the murder case,” prosecutors contend in the motion. “This evidence would be admissible to explain any change in a witness’ statement and to evidence consciousness of guilt on the part of the defendant. Once that information comes to light, the fact that law enforcement has previously scrutinized Fletcher’s behavior will no doubt weigh on his mind while representing the defendant in the instant case,” the motion argued in part.

Calls made by Knight from jail were recorded under a court order. Although the order did not allow monitoring of private discussions between Knight and his attorney, it states that if Knight calls a third party and that person adds the defense attorney via conference call, “then defendant has broken the applicable attorney-client privilege, and the People are free to monitor the call.”

A recording of a March 2015 call between Knight, his friend and business partner Mark Blankenship and Fletcher lays out what prosecutors allege is Knight planning to bribe witnesses.

“I’ll pay anything ... if we can get these three, this is heaven to me, if we can get the two or three versions from the bikers on tape and we can get ... we’re done.

It’s going home time,” Knight says, according to the motion. “Right? That’s a fair (expletive) investment, you know, 20, 25 thousand dollars to pay to these (expletives) to get home?”

Prosecutors said Knight’s plan was to have the witnesses testify that the victims had guns at Tam’s, bolstering a self-defense claim.

City News Service was not able to immediately reach Fletcher for comment, but he told the New York Daily News before the hearing, “I’ve never paid anyone, period, end of story.”

The defense attorney also told the newspaper he didn’t know of any witnesses being paid and didn’t believe Knight had the cash to pay anyone.

had in my whole life,” she said. “I felt like part of the elite.”

Army guidance issued in December 1977 opened the door for women to serve in non-combat roles within the 82nd Airborne Division.

Blue—along with 2nd Lt. Holly A. Hileman, Spc. Opan V. Forbes, Spc. Corrine E. Cote and Pvt. Laura L. Williams—were the first to arrive.

The 82nd Airborne Division converted two barrack wings of 24-rooms each to house the women and others who would come after them.

Today, about 9 percent of the 82nd Airborne’s more than 18,000 paratroopers are

women—up from 7 percent last year. And at least two female infantry officers are serving in the unit following a recent change to allow women into combat jobs.

Blue grew up in Raleigh and, from a young age, appeared to be destined for the 82nd Airborne Division.

At 9 years old, a brother dared Blue to jump from the roof of the family home. She was quick to oblige, earning her first “jump wings.” Later, Blue said she watched as members of her family joined the Army. She was inspired to follow in their footsteps.

At first, that meant serving as an enlisted soldier in the Army Reserve. Blue was a clerk for a Reserve

unit in Virginia before attending Virginia State University, where she would be commissioned an officer through the Women’s Army Corps Program.

As a new lieutenant, Blue was training at Fort Lee, Virginia, when a fellow soldier told her she wasn’t good enough to attend the Army’s Airborne School at Fort Benning, Georgia. The first female graduates of the school had passed through several years before - with Pvt. Rita Johnson and Pvt. Janice Kutch becoming the first to graduate in December 1973.

Blue took the remark as a challenge.

“I always liked challenges,” she said.

Despite being scared of heights, Blue soon found herself among a small group of women training at the Airborne School. It wasn’t easy. She recalled running in intense heat—the soldiers would start their runs by walking through the showers.

By the end of the run they would be bone dry—and performing so many pushups, Blue said, she was sure the soldiers were pushing the state of Georgia deep into the earth.

“They called us the Powder Puff Platoon,” Blue said, describing how the women always had to run behind their male counterparts.

On her first training jump, Blue said she learned not to look down. She was scared at first, but said that by the time her canopy was overhead, she was sold.

“I felt like I was flying with angels,” she said. “I would have jumped for free.”

After graduating from the Airborne School, Blue would have to wait before joining the 82nd Airborne Division.

When she arrived at Fort Bragg, she served instead with the 1st Corps Support Command. But she always had her sights set on the 82nd Airborne and that maroon beret.

“That was my first wish, my heart, my soul and my goal,” Blue said.

Once in the 82nd Airborne, Blue served as a property book officer in the former Division Support Command. She said more experienced soldiers were eager to take her under their wings to help her adjust to the 82nd Airborne Division.

After her time in the 82nd Airborne Division, Blue left active duty. She returned to the Reserves and served in New York and Germany before finishing her career as a captain and company commander with 24 years of military service.

As a civilian, Blue has held teaching positions at multiple universities, including her alma mater, Virginia State University, and the University of Mount Olive in North Carolina.

On her return to Fort Bragg, Blue toured the installation and met with soldiers. She said she hardly recognized anything.

“It’s like a whole new world,” she said.

Blue said there’s nothing quite like the 82nd Airborne Division. The camaraderie was unlike anything she has ever felt.

“The air here is different.

I spent the last 40 years among legs,” she said, using a pejorative term for a soldier who is not airborne. “It’s nice to feel airborne again.”

“You can feel it, that swag in your soul,” Blue said of being back at Fort Bragg.

“This is home.”

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Opinion

A success story to inspire us all

By Marian Wright Edelman Have you ever had the chance to make a small difference in helping change someone’s life for the better?

Nothing brings greater joy.

Since 1990 the Children’s Defense Fund (CDF)’s Beat the Odds® program has honored over 600 outstanding high school students who have overcome huge hardships in their lives, demonstrated academic excellence, and given back to their communities. Their grit and resilience are overwhelming and remind me that none of us have a right to give up on any child or youth. CDF holds awards events for these amazing students where they receive college scholarships and leadership development opportunities, sending a clear signal that someone cares and understands what it takes to stay in school and do well while coping with a lot of adversity. I recently received this beautiful letter from one of our extraordinary Beat the Odds alumna that lifted my spirits in these difficult national times: Dear Mrs. Edelman, I just wanted to thank you for all that you do through CDF and for the Beat the Odds scholarship that undoubtedly changed the course of my life. Battling through my difficult childhood, poverty, sexual abuse and the selfesteem issues and eating disorder that resulted from it was so difficult. I questioned whether I was meant to do anything but what I saw in my immediate family that was riddled with drug addiction and brokenness. Then I received the BTO scholarship in 2003 and was awarded a full scholarship to the University of Houston because of it. It was my new boat for this wide sea...I for once felt I could make it.

Then the brutal murder of my sister happened in 2007, leaving me with 2 children to care for, a broken and depressed heart and holes in my new boat. It was thoughts of you and that chance you gave me through BTO that made me not give up. I am so eternally grateful to CDF and BTO and I couldn’t quit and let you all down. You believed I was worth it, I was strong enough and I could do it...So I did! I now have a B.S. in Chemistry, a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), a M.S. in health professions education and now a PhD in oral biology. I have finally completed my educational journey that started back in 2003 after receiving the BTO award, a journey that would not have happened without CDF. I practice dentistry at Community Dental Clinics of DFW and have devoted my life’s work to providing care to underserved communities and populations. I am an assistant professor and I conduct research investigating the gender differences in orofacial pain disorders at Texas A&M University College of Dentistry. I also mentor under-represented minority students and at risk students.

This past year, I received the Robert Wood Johnson Harold Amos Medical Faculty Development program grant that will funnel me into a tenure-track at the dental school so that I can continue a career of service and mentorship. So while I may not have the lucrative earnings

of a private practice career in dentistry, my day to day work is spiritually and emotionally rewarding. I really wanted you to know that I am paying it forward and closer to one day sponsoring my own BTO scholar and will forever be involved with CDF and BTO in whatever capacity I am needed. I cannot express my thanks and appreciation in words for the work that you do! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for believing in me.

Sincerely, Crystal Johnson Stinson BTO Alum 2003 I am so proud of Dr. Crystal Johnson Stinson and her grace and strength in continuing to overcome all of life’s tragedies and challenges with a determination to

succeed and give back to others along the way. I am also so grateful to her for letting me share her letter and her example of the profound difference that simply telling a young person you believe in her can make.

Dr. Stinson said when she won a Beat the Odds award she felt as if she’d been given a new boat to help her across the wide sea. She was describing CDF’s trademarked logo, which was drawn by a young child many years ago and shows a tiny boat on a vast sea next to a handwritten version of the old fisherman’s prayer: “Dear Lord, be good to me. The sea is so wide and my boat is so small.” So many of our children today are being tossed all about in the rough and uncertain sea of life without any help.

For all of the young people we’ve celebrated for beating the odds who’ve gone on to graduate from college and become professors, dentists, teachers, doctors, or lawyers, how many others never receive the message that someone sees and believes in them? How many Dr. Stinsons have we lost along the way? Sometimes it just takes one caring adult to be that lifeline a child needs.

Marian Wright Edelman is President of the Children’s Defense Fund whose Leave No Child Behind® mission is to ensure every child a Healthy Start, a Head Start, a Fair Start, a Safe Start and a Moral Start in life and successful passage to adulthood with the help of caring families and communities.

The endless flow of ink

Dr. James L. Snyder This past week I had my yearly visit with my doctor. Believe me, it was no vacation but it did vacate the cash in my wallet. It was not the loss I needed at the time.

It is amazing about my doctor. He knows the exact cash I have in my wallet at any given time. More amazing, everything he does for me is covered by that cash in my wallet. One time I try to hide a five spot in my wallet, but to no avail. The doctor knew it was there, somehow, I’m not sure how.

Most doctors are experts in the area of extraction. Mostly, the extraction of cash from their patients. That may be what they learn in medical school, I’m not too sure.

My doctor ordered me to come in the next day for a blood test and the nurse came in to prepare me. One thing she said was I needed to fast before coming to the doctor’s office the next day.

To me, fasting is to see how fast you can eat your food. It’s a contest and I win every time. When I suggested that to the nurse, she surgically removed that thought from my head and explained that it meant I could have no food at all, not even coffee.

Looking at her with a rather somber scowl, I said, “You really don’t want to see me before I drink my morning coffee, do you?” I was snickering as I said it to her.

Without blinking, she simply said, “I’m in charge of the needle!”

I remember the last time I gave a nurse a hard time, I called her Miss Dracula and she stabbed me with the needle six times before she found any blood. I know she did it intentionally, because while she was doing it, I barely noticed a smile giggling on her face.

Being a man patient, I was not permitted to cry, although I was crying on the inside.

Never, and I mean never, make the nurse unhappy. She knows how to do the needle perfectly or she knows how to do it hurtfully. She knows more than one way to stab a patient with the needle. My nurse knew every way.

I managed to do my “fasting” according to the nurse’s instruction.

Sitting in the waiting room waiting for my appointment I was given a stack of paper and told to fill it out for their records. I have written several books in my time, but this paperwork was ridiculous. They wanted to know things about me that I did not even know about me. Are you allowed to lie to the doctor?

There was page after page of information I needed to write down. I’m not quite sure, but I think I went through 17 pens before I finished the whole batch.

That’s a lot of ink.

Why the doctor needs to know all of those things about me is beyond my imagination, but I must confess that I did stretch my imagination in filling out the paperwork.

I also must confess that without my morning cup of Joe my tiny gray cells were not functioning normally. It also affected my eyesight. As I looked at each page it became more blurry, which affected my reading ability. I had no idea what I was reading.

With my reading ability so affected, my writing ability was completely out of the operating room. I noticed I was starting to write in a foreign language, which I did not recognize. I’m not sure if my spelling was bad or if I was writing in “tongues.”

It was then I remembered seeing a prescription my doctor wrote for me once.

On that paper he also was writing in “tongues” because I could not interpret a word he wrote. So, the doctor probably will be able to read my paperwork.

I kept writing, but I am not sure they were actually words I was writing, trying to get to the end of the paperwork before the nurse called me for my blood work.

I am not sure which is worse, the blood work or the paperwork. Both have taken a lot of blood out of my body at the time. I was concerned that the nurse would not find any blood left in my body.

I am not sure, but I think the amount of blood the nurse extracted from my person was equal to the amount of ink I used to fill out the paperwork.

After I got home, I began to worry about what I wrote on the doctor’s papers.

How much trouble would I be in the next time I saw my doctor? He is always looking for something wrong with me and he never finds anything.

The more I thought about it, the more I realized my doctor was a medical doctor and not a psychiatrist. If a psychiatrist would read those papers, I probably would be admitted to the psychiatric unit in the nearest hospital available.

I thought of what David once said, “Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer” (Psalm 19:14).

What a man says reveals what’s in his heart. I can let somebody pull words out of my mouth, or I can let my heart speak. The choice is mine.

Dr. James L. Snyder is pastor of the Family of God Fellowship, 1471 Pine Road, Ocala, FL 34472. He lives with his wife in Silver Springs Shores. Call him at 352687-4240 or e-mail jamessnyder2@att.net.

Designing a solution to our nation’s productivity crisis

By Dick Resch America is mired in a productivity crisis.

According to the most recent government data, American workers’ productivity over the last decade has grown at less than half the annual rate it did between 2000 and 2007. Last year, our collective level of productivity edged up just 0.2 percent. Compare that to the late 1990s, when productivity jumped an average of 2.8 percent a year.

This lack of productivity growth is behind a host of economic ills, including our sluggish economy and stagnant wages.

Employers must make work a better place to be.

They can start by designing and building more engaging workplaces, ones that empower people to work in ways that suit them best. Treating workers as individuals with unique work styles and needs will boost engagement -- and make them more productive in the process.

The productivity crisis has real, dollars-and-cents consequences. Gallup reports that 16 percent of workers are actively disengaged. They’re “miserable” and “destroy what the most engaged employees build.” The tab for that behavior is outrageous -- between $483 billion and $605 billion a year in lost productivity.

Just over half of workers are neither engaged nor disengaged at work -- “they’re just there,” as Gallup put it.

Only one-third of workers are “engaged” -- invested in their organization, and trusted, respected, and heard by leadership.

That’s a problem, given that “engaged” and “productive” are effectively synonymous.

There are plenty of ways to turn this state of affairs around -- investing in worker training, and development; improving communication between bosses and the rank-and-file; and offering more flexible working arrangements, to name just a few.

Better workplace design can facilitate all three -- and many more.

For example, employers that encourage their charges to get up and move around

throughout the workday have seen big productivity gains.

One study of Bank of America’s call centers found that giving staff the opportunity and space to interact with one another over scheduled breaks increased “cohesion” -- that is, how tightly the staff felt connected to one another -- by 18 percent. The level of stress reported by employees decreased 6 percent, and employee turnover fell 28 percentage points, to just 12 percent. The workers in the study collectively performed better -- and in so doing saved the company some $15 million a year.

That space for interaction can take a variety of forms -- everything from outdoor walking paths that enable impromptu meetings to stairwells at the center of the office that can double as stadium-seating for companywide meetings.

These are the sorts of environments wherein millennials spent their college years working. And they’re what this youngest generation of workers expects in the workplace. Employers have little choice but to accommodate their desire for “collegiate design;” after all, millennials are now the singlelargest cohort within the U.S. labor force.

Unfortunately, employers haven’t been doing so. Only 16 percent say that their workplaces comport to the preferences of this newer crop of workers. It’s no wonder that 89 percent of new hires say that they feel “lost in transition” in the workplace.

That feeling manifests itself in higher turnover -- and lower productivity.

Making American workers even slightly more productive could pay billions of dollars in economic dividends.

Those dollars would redound throughout the economy in the form of higher wages, greater profits, additional tax revenue, and more upward mobility for workers.

Will employers make the workplace great again? Billions of dollars are riding on it.

Dick Resch is the CEO of Green Bay, Wisc.-based manufacturer KI (www. ki.com).

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2017 THE BULLETIN 5

Opinion What is the Republican establishment up to now?

By Peter Hong After the GOP leadership lost health care reform in the Senate by a single vote with three renegade Republicans joining a unanimous bloc of Democrats, you’d think Majority Leader Mitch McConnell would be singularly focused on capturing the 25 Senate seats Democrats will be defending in 2018. You’d think.

Instead, a McConnellaligned PAC is running a vicious attack ad campaign in the special election for Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ open Senate seat in Alabama…in the GOP primary…against a Republican congressman.

Mo Brooks — a conservative, a member of the House Freedom Caucus and one of the three leading candidates to succeed Sessions – earned McConnell’s ire by suggesting that the Kentucky senator step down as Majority Leader for failing to pass Obamacare repeal.

McConnell has placed his support, his money and his political machine behind recently appointed Senator Luther Strange in the August 15th primary. Six months ago, disgraced Alabama Governor Robert Bentley appointed Strange, then the state’s Attorney General, to Sessions’ open seat before pleading guilty to two corruption charges related to a sex scandal and resigning from office. Strange himself faces several ethics complaints related to his appointment and his days as Attorney General. The Alabama ethics commission has interestingly postponed its hearing on these complaints until the day after the primary.

From his brief Senate tenure, Strange appears to be a relatively reliable vote for Senate leadership, not having had time to distinguish himself – for better or worse. The key word for the Republican leadership is “reliable” – as in a vote they

can count on — again, for better or worse.

“Reliable,” as defined by the Establishment, describes neither Brooks nor the other GOP contender, former Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore.

Chief Justice Moore has gained prominence among social conservatives and is best known for being removed from office for refusing to remove a replica of the Ten Commandments from the Alabama Judicial Building.

Because Alabama is as red a state as you’ll find, there not much to distinguish between the Republican candidates on major issues; the difference arises in tone, personality and who’s going to hang out with which crowd in the Senate GOP cloakroom. Strange has made his bed with the Establishment wing of the Senate. And, as McConnell’s Senate Leadership Fund (SLF) has demonstrated, they are bent and determined to keep Strange there.

Already, the SLF has announced that it expects to spend at least eight million dollars on behalf of Strange – an unheard of investment in a Republican state in a nonelection year. McConnell’s PAC has run ads attacking both Brooks and Moore, but has focused most of its attention (and money) on Brooks. The attack ads claim that Brooks was insufficiently supportive of President Trump when Brooks served as chairman for Ted Cruz’s presidential race in the primary. And Trump gave an inexplicable, last-minute Twitter endorsement of Strange, a particularly strange move given the friction between Trump and McConnell.

Given Trump’s popularity in Alabama, the attacks have done some damage to Brooks’ standing in the polls. He’s currently running third behind both Moore and Strange, although a recent poll had the race close with Moore

leading with 30%, Strange at 22%, and Brooks at 19%. If no one receives more than 50% of the vote in next week’s primary, the top two vote getters in each party will face off in runoffs on September 26 (the general election is scheduled for December 12).

Therefore, Brooks does not need to beat both Moore and Strange; he only needs to place first or second to make it to the runoff. Since voter turnout in primaries tends to be low and difficult to poll, predicting the outcome of this race is treacherous business.

McConnell’s money could set up a Moore-Strange runoff, as planned, or the Majority Leader and his Establishment allies could find themselves once again with egg on their faces.

It begs the question: why is Senator McConnell plugging millions of dollar into a safe Republican seat that could be used to defeat up to a dozen potentially vulnerable Democrats in 2018? Is he

truly more comfortable with the reelection of Democrat senators who vote as a bloc against the Trump/GOP agenda–than a Senator Brooks (R-AL) who will fight for it?

The answer lies in the ongoing battle between McConnell and Establishment strongholds, like the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and Tea Party organizations, like the Senate Conservatives Fund (SCF).

A National Review article in 2013 depicted in detail how the McConnell-SCF feud overwhelmed the 2014 Nebraska Senate election that resulted in the election of Ben Sasse.

As Sasse’s election illustrates, the Establishment does not have a great track record of picking senators.

If McConnell and the Establishment had had their way, Sasse, Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio, Mike Lee, and Rand Paul today would not be on the Senate floor.

Healthcare: What did you think was going to happen?

By Natalia Castro If a consumer buys something and realizes they cannot afford it, they can return it; unfortunately, the federal government does not work the same. States that have expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act are quickly realizing they cannot afford the cost they chose to bare, and are eagerly attempting the reverse their decision.

States are not completely to blame for accepting the economically crippling Medicaid expansion. Like many other false promises of Obamacare, states like Illinois did not expect their costs to skyrocket as much as they have.

Democratic Governor Pat Quinn and the Illinois General Assembly promised taxpayers the expansion would cost no more than $4.6 billion, under the guise the federal government would pick up most of the tab.

Now, the Illinois Policy Center finds, between 2014 and 2016, Illinois taxpayers shelled out $9.2 billion for Illinois Obamacare expansion.

In a state teetering on default, high costs have made it impossible for individuals to get even basic case.

The Policy centers report continues to find that, “Nearly 20,000 children and adults with autism, epilepsy, developmental disabilities and other critical conditions are currently languishing on a Medicaid waiting list for needed home and community-based services. Nearly 70 percent of those individuals have reported an emergency

or critical need for services. Many will die before ever getting the services they so desperately need.”

Even states that choose not to expand the program are experiencing rising uncontrollable costs, a further signal that Medicaid reform is needed.

In Maine, state spending on Medicaid has exceeded funding for K-12 education, and the federal government’s inability to match funds has left the state projecting approximately $54 million in expenses over what has been initially budgeted for.

Despite the clear budget shortfalls in paying for Medicaid services, Maine Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap has led an initiative, receiving more than 66,000 signatures, to put Medicaid expansion back on the statewide ballot in November 2018, a vote that would only continue bankrupting the state.

While some states wait for Congress to swoop in and save them from the budgeting woes, the apparent reality is that congressional gridlock is preventing any reform from moving forward. So, the Governor of Maine is taking matters into his own hands.

The state submitted a waiver request to President Trump that would allow the state legislature to reform the Medicaid program without Congress. Maine’s proposal included instituting work requirements for Medicaid recipients, as well as a lockout for failure to pay monthly premiums.

Indiana, Arkansas, Kentucky, and Arizona all seem to be having buyer’s remorse over choosing expansion as well, as these states are following Maine’s lead in requesting changes to their Medicaid system in a dire attempt to cut costs.

Although Wisconsin did not expand Medicaid, the state is joining Maine in attempting to get ahead of rising health care costs, since the cost of Medicaid jumped 9.1 percent between fiscal year 2012 and 2016. Wisconsin’s proposal to President Trump is by far the most extensive, calling for work requirements, drug testing, lockout for failure to pay monthly premiums, and time limits on coverage; according to the Kaiser Family Foundation.

The dramatic changes would save the cash strapped state nearly $50 million over five years.

States inability to fund Medicaid is not only a fiscal crisis, it also endangers the lives of Americans in need of health care rather than the false sense of security that arises from inadequate health insurance. If Congress is unwilling to reform the system, states like Illinois must follow the trend of Maine and enact reforms on the state level. Buyer’s remorse is understandable when Obamacare was pushed to states with so many lies, but now they must act swiftly to undo the damage.

Natalia Castro is a contributing editor at Americans for Limited Government

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Money Management

BUDGET BOOSTERS

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5 smart ways to manage your money

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FAMILY FEATURES

ven for families with a moderate household income, keeping expenses down and managing a budget can feel like a job all on its own. Ensuring monthly obligations are met, creating an emergency fund or planning for a major purchase can make the task even harder.

If you’re working to get your family’s finances under tighter control, consider these ideas to help curb spending and create new cash flow.

Set a budget. It may seem like an over-simplification, but taking time to sit down and map out your income and expenses can be an eye-opening experience. If you’ve been keeping track of everything in your mind, writing it all down may help uncover areas where you’re over-extending resources. Creating a budget is also a good way to establish a plan for paying down debts and making regular contributions to a savings account.

Get grocery smart. For most families, food accounts for a substantial share of the monthly bills. In fact, although they’re spread out over time and it may not be as apparent, groceries can cost as much or more than the average family’s mortgage payment. Fortunately, there are several ways to cut grocery costs, starting with clipping coupons and shopping store ads.

Also take time to compare prices at local stores to ensure you’re getting the best prices, and don’t be afraid to explore discount stores, especially for the basics. Another smart grocery tip: plan your meals and make a list so you can avoid over-buying and wasting food.

4 Keys to a Successful Side Hustle

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eciding to join the leagues of entrepreneurs launching a part-time small business can be a major personal and professional step. It’s also a significant investment of your time and talents, which is why it’s important to choose the right “side hustle.”

Most part-time small business owners get started because they want extra income, low-risk wages, flexibility and the opportunity to contribute to the common good. Learn to ask smarter questions about these highly sought-after benefits to make sure you find the right fit for you and your family: 1. Extra income: Many people seek a side job with a specific, money-oriented goal in mind. That can be increasing the monthly household income, saving toward a down payment for a new home or going on a vacation. Look for a side gig that solves daily problems around necessities like cooking or eating to ensure your services are in-demand year-round.

2. Low-risk wages: The ideal side job is easy to start without heavy investment or training. An independent consultant business, for example, can provide low start-up costs, easy ways to join and the built-in appeal of an already established brand, so you can get to earning extra income faster. Before

jumping on board, take time to learn the start-up costs associated with any part-time gig and how long it will take you to learn the necessary skills to recoup your investment.

“Starting a business can be a very expensive thing,” Pampered Chef consultant Rachel Hanson said. “I was looking for something that was affordable and gave me everything I needed to get started.”

3. Flexibility and family time: Being your own boss allows you to decide when you will work and when you won’t. Be sure to pick a side hustle that fits your schedule and can be done at any time or even from the comfort of your own home.

4. Work with purpose: If you get your drive from a powerful sense of purpose, like improving people’s health or bringing families together, a side job that makes an impact is likely to give you the job satisfaction you need to succeed long-term.

There are many franchise and direct-sales businesses that have strong charitable partnerships, offer the ability to teach important skills or solve common problems for customers.

Learn more about opportunities for creating your own part-time business at pamperedchef.com/be-a-consultant.

Add incremental income. If your schedule allows, taking on a side job can make a big difference. Income from a parttime job can offset numerous smaller bills, or it could provide some extra money for family activities and entertainment.

Before committing, be sure you understand the expectations of the job and how it will fit with your current family and work demands. An independent business may be just the solution to provide extra money with plenty of flexibility.

Invest in quality. Though it may seem counter-intuitive when you’re trying to save, spending a little more up front can pay off in the long run. For example, buying a cheap couch to save a few bucks now may end up costing twice as much in a year or two when it needs to be replaced. Choosing the less expensive route isn’t always a bad idea, but failing to factor in considerations like quality can be a pricey mistake.

Trim the fat. It’s no secret that fat adds flavor, but it also adds a lot of unnecessary calories. Chances are good that there are many things you spend on that fit in the same category, running up your monthly expenses. Entertainment and eating out are common culprits, but the solutions can be quite simple.

Treat those activities as a line item in your budget, and when that money is gone so are the extras for the month. You can also look to save on entertainment by making minor changes, such as hosting a movie night at home instead of going to the theater or looking for restaurants that offer free kids’ nights.

Find more tips for your budget-conscious lifestyle at eLivingToday.com.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2017 THE BULLETIN 7

Legal Advertising NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ROSE VALDEZ Case No. 17STPB04204 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of ROSE VALDEZ A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Fidel Marquez and Daniel Valdez in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Fidel Marquez and Daniel Valdez be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on August 23, 2017 at 8:30 AM in Dept.

No. 29 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

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-----------------------------------NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 130596 Title No. 170013974 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 01/02/2007. 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 08/31/2017 at 9:00 AM, The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 01/10/2007, as Instrument No. 20070050780** and Modified by Modification Recorded 2/18/2011 by Instrument No. 20110271697**, in book xx, page xx, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, executed by Mohammad A. Bhatti, a Married Man, 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), Doubletree Hotel Los AngelesNorwalk, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650 - Vineyard Ballroom. 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: FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE DEED OF TRUST. APN 4071-004-030. The street address and other common designation, if any, of

the real property described above is purported to be: 14902 Kornblum Avenue, Hawthorne, CA 90250. 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 said Deed of Trust, 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 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: $507,519.63.

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 written Notice of Default and Election to Sell.

The undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Dated: 7/26/2017 THE MORTGAGE LAW FIRM, PLC Adriana Durham/Authorized Signature 41689 ENTERPRISE CIRCLE NORTH, STE. 228, TEMECULA, CA 92590 (619) 465-8200.

FOR TRUSTEE’S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (800) 280-2832. The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC. may be attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose. 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 -www.

Auction.com- for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case: 130596. 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.

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------------------------------------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: AARON TAYLOR MANLY CASE NO. 17STPB06381 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of AARON TAYLOR MANLY. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JOHNNY H. MANLY in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JOHNNY H. MANLY be appointed as personal representative

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to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act . (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 08/18/17 at 8:30AM in Dept. 99 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner GARY A. FARWELL, ESQ. - SBN 154935 LAW OFFICE OF GARY A. FARWELL, ESQ. 6060 W. MANCHESTER BLVD. STE 310 LOS ANGELES CA 90045 8/2, 8/9, 8/16/17 CNS-3036160# THE COMPTON BULLETIN SchId:68147 CustId:61

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-----------------------------------T.S. No.: 9551-4253 TSG Order No.: 8634369 A.P.N.: 6143-013-031 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05/08/2007. 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 05/15/2007 as Document No.: 20071176708, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by: JEWELINE LYLES, A SINGLE WOMAN AND GERTIE LYLES, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN 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: 08/23/2017 at 10:00 AM Sale Location: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1434 W PALMER ST, COMPTON, CA 90220 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, towit: $298,165.54 (Estimated) as of 08/15/2017. Accrued interest and additional ad-

vances, 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.# 95514253. 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: 916-9390772. NBS Default Services, LLC, Omar Solorzano, 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. NPP0313098 To: COMPTON BULLETIN 08/02/2017, 08/09/2017, 08/16/2017

ness in said street address or other common designation. Said sale will be made without warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, or other encumbrances, to satisfy the unpaid obligations secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest and other sums as provided therein; plus advances, if any, thereunder and interest thereon; and plus fees, charges, and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of said obligations at the time of initial publication of this Notice is $890,437.32. In the event that the deed of trust described in this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is secured by real property containing from one to four singlefamily residences, the following notices are provided pursuant to the provisions of Civil Code section 2924f: 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’s 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 site www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 76116. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not be immediately 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: 07/25/2017 RESS Financial Corporation, a California corporation, as Trustee By: BRUCE R. BEASLEY, PRESIDENT 1780 Town and Country Drive, Suite 105, Norco, CA 928603618 (SEAL) Tel.: (951) 270-0164 or (800)3437377 FAX: (951)270-2673 Trustee’s Sale Information: (916) 939-0772 or www.nationwideposting. com NPP0313179 To: INGLEWOOD TRIBUNE 08/02/2017, 08/09/2017, 08/16/2017

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST Loan No.: L16-0204-01 / SANDERS RESS Order No.: 76116 A.P. NUMBER 4017-034-029 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 07/26/2016, 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. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on 08/23/2017, at 10:00AM of said day, Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA 91766, RESS Financial Corporation, a California corporation, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to the power of sale conferred in that certain Deed of Trust executed by SAMANTHA SANDERS, A SINGLE WOMAN recorded on 08/03/2016, in Book N/A of Official Records of LOS ANGELES County, at page N/A, Recorder’s Instrument No. 201609145854, by reason of a breach or default in payment or performance of the obligations secured thereby, including that breach or default, Notice of which was recorded 02/01/2017 as Recorder’s Instrument No. 20170135390, in Book n/a, at page n/a, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, lawful money of the United States, evidenced by a Cashier’s Check drawn on a state or national bank, or the equivalent thereof drawn on any other financial institution specified in section 5102 of the California Financial Code, authorized to do business in the State of California, ALL PAYABLE AT THE TIME OF SALE, all right, title and interest held by it as Trustee, in that real property situated in said County and State, described as follows: Portion of Lot 188, Tract 652, per Book 15, page 137, of Maps The street address or other common designation of the real property hereinabove described is purported to be: 640 HILL STREET, INGLEWOOD, CA 90302.

The undersigned disclaims all liability for any incorrect-

T.S. No. 17-47413 APN: 6134-024-012 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/28/2008.

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 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: DOROTHY MAE TYISKA, A WIDOW Duly Appointed Trustee: Zieve, Brodnax & Steele, LLP Deed of Trust recorded 2/5/2008 as Instrument No. 20080212472 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale:8/23/2017 at

11:00 AM Place of Sale: By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $356,465.14 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: 2600 W 134TH ST COMPTON, 3610

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Described as follows: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST A.P.N #.: 6134-024-012 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 17-47413. 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: 7/26/2017 Zieve, Brodnax & Steele, LLP, as Trustee 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 Irvine, CA 92606 For NonAutomated Sale Information, call: (714) 8487920 For Sale Information: (714) 848-9272 www.elitepostandpub.com ___________ Ashley Walker, Sale Assistant

Trustee

THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. EPP 22906 8/2, 8/9, 8/16/17 SchId:68160 CustId:108

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-----------------------------------NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-16734991-JB Order No.: 160169773-CAVOI NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED TO THE COPY PROVI DED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR (Pursuant to Cal. Civ. Code 2923.3) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/3/2006. 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 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 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): DAVID P. CARTZNES, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded: 10/11/2006 as Instrument No. 06 2257168 and modified as per Modification Agreement recorded 1/8/2015 as Instrument No. 20150024075 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 8/31/2017 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $518,281.44 The purported property address is: 709 AND 711 EAST COCOA STREET, COMPTON, CA 90221 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 6179-006-039 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 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 Trustee: CA-16-734991-JB . 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 sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return o f the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’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. 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 619645-7711 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-16-734991-JB IDSPub #0130027 8/9/2017 8/16/2017 8/23/2017 SchId:68163 CustId:608

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HILARIO MENCHACA; AN INDIVIDUAL Case No. ADJ8892555 Special Notice of Lawsuit HILARIO MENCHACA; AN INDIVIDUAL; 1409 WILLOWBROOK AVE, COMPTON, CA 90220. A lawsuit has been filed with the Workers Compensation Appeals Board against you as the named defendant by the abovenamed applicant(s).

Name and Address of Appeals Board: Worker’s Compensation Appeals Board 320 West 4th St., 9th Fl. Los Angeles, CA 90013 Applicant Attorney: LAW OFFICES OF TELLERIA, TELLERIA & LEVEY 828 W. LAS TUNAS DRIVE SAN GABRIEL, CA 91776 Publish: August 9,16,23,30 The Compton Bulletin SchId:68172 CustId:676

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-----------------------------------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: CATHY BARTON CASE NO. 17STPB06819 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of CATHY BARTON. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by KENISHA EDWARDS AND EBONY BARTON in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that KENISHA EDWARDS AND EBONY BARTON be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act with limited authority. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 08/31/17 at 8:30AM in Dept. 99 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner TATIANNA Y. METTERS SBN 243998 ATTORNEY AT LAW 1631 BEVERLY BLVD LOS ANGELES CA 90026 8/9, 8/16, 8/23/17 CNS-3039921# THE COMPTON BULLETIN SchId:68176 CustId:61

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-----------------------------------APN: 7381-008-021 TS No: CA07000573-15-2 TO No: 170163503-CAVOI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1).

The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED June 28, 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On October 11, 2017 at 09:00 AM, near the fountain located in the Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766, 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 July 5, 2006 as Instrument No. 06 1479696, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by MITSURU ISHII AND MARY RITA ISHII, TRUSTEES OF

THE ISHII FAMILY TRUST DATED SEPTEMBER 7, 1994, as Trustor(s), in favor of FINANCIAL FREEDOM SENIOR FUNDING CORPORATION, A SUBSIDIARY OF INDYMAC BANK, F.S.B. 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, California 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: 856 E GLADWICK STREET, CARSON, CA 90746 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 $141,427.17 (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 In Source Logic at 702659-7766 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Web site address listed below for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA0700057315-2.

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: August 9, 2017 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA07000573-15-2 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone: 949-2528300 TDD: 866-660-4288 Stephanie Hoy, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.insourcelogic.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: In Source Logic AT 702-6597766 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 33500, Pub Dates: 08/16/2017, 08/23/2017, 08/30/2017, THE WEEKENDER SchId:68204 CustId:669

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t’s the time of year when school supply lists, new shoes and first-day photos are on every parent’s checklist. Back-to-school season is also the time when preteens should receive the tetanusdiphtheria-acelluar pertussis (Tdap) vaccine, the HPV vaccine and meningococcal vaccines to get the best protection from serious, sometimes deadly, diseases.

Protecting Your Child In the United States, approximately 30,000 cancers caused by HPV are diagnosed each year. Nearly all cases of cervical cancer are caused by infection with high-risk types of HPV. The virus also has been linked to five other types of cancer.

It is estimated that 79 million Americans are currently infected and that there are 14 million new HPV infections each year. Many people who are infected will never know it. However, there is a safe and effective tool to prevent this cancer burden – the HPV vaccine.

Cancer Prevention The HPV vaccine prevents the nine types of HPV that cause 90 percent of all cervical cancers and pre-cancers, as well as most cancers of the vulva, vagina, penis, anus and throat. It also helps prevent infection by the two types of HPV that cause most genital warts. However, the vaccine works only if given well before an infection occurs. That’s why, in part, the American Cancer Society recommends that boys and girls get the vaccine at ages 11-12 to

Ages for Vaccination To increase the chances of successful vaccination, the American Cancer Society recommends the following: n

Routine HPV vaccination for girls and boys should start at ages 11-12. The vaccination series can be started as early as age 9.

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HPV vaccination is also recommended for females 13-26 years old and males 13-21 years old who have not started the vaccines, or who have started but not completed the series. Males 22-26 years old may also be vaccinated. However, it is important for people 22-26 years old who have not started the vaccines or completed the series to know that the vaccination at older ages can be less effective in lowering cancer risk.

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HPV vaccination is also recommended through age 26 for men who have sex with men and for people with weakened immune systems (including people with HIV), if they have not previously been vaccinated.

achieve the best immune response and most complete coverage against cancer-causing strains of HPV. Despite the power of the HPV vaccination to prevent cancers caused by HPV, in 2015, only 28 percent of boys and 42 percent of girls completed the series. Many boys and girls in the United States are not getting the HPV vaccine and are missing the protection it could provide.

More than 200 million doses of the HPV vaccine have been distributed worldwide, with more than 80 million doses in the U.S. Safety monitoring of the vaccine in 80 countries has revealed that most side effects were mild and similar to those seen with any other vaccine.

For more information, contact the American Cancer Society at 1-800227-2345 or visit cancer.org/hpv.

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HPV is short for human papilloma virus.

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HPV’s are a large group of related viruses, each of which is given a number called an HPV type.

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Most HPV types cause warts on skin of the arms, chests, hands and feet.

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Genital HPV types are found on mucous membranes, such as the vagina, anus, mouth and throat, rather than on skin.

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Cancers linked to HPV infection include: cervical, vulvar, vaginal, penile, anal, mouth and throat.

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HPV is common. Most men and women who have ever had sex will get HPV at some point in their lives, but in most cases it goes away without treatment.

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There is no treatment for HPV, but there are treatments for the cell changes that HPV can cause.

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Most HPV infections that lead to cancer can be prevented with vaccines, and most cervical cancers can be prevented with regular screenings.

HPV Vaccine Facts and Fears As a way to help protect children from getting cancer as they get older, the American Cancer Society recommends HPV vaccines as a safe and effective practice. However, there are myths and rumors surrounding the potentially life-saving vaccine.

The vaccine is safe.

While it may make some people dizzy and nauseated following injection, the vaccine rarely causes bad side effects. Instead, there may be common side effects like pain, redness or swelling where the shot was given.

The vaccine doesn’t cause fertility problems.

Research shows that HPV vaccines don’t cause fertility problems, and can actually help protect women from future fertility problems linked to cervical cancer.

The vaccine doesn’t contain harmful ingredients.

Some parents may worry about the presence of aluminum in the vaccine, but it’s a safe amount. Vaccines containing aluminum have been in use for years and used on more than 1 billion people.

The vaccine is for males and females.

While cervical cancer is one of the main cancers caused by HPV, the HPV vaccine is for both males and females. There are also cancers found in men that can be caused by HPV, including cancers of the anus, penis, throat and tongue.