JULY 25, 2019 CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED Serving Your Community Since 1905

VOL 115 NO 30 IMPERIAL COUNTY, CA - THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2019 CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED Serving Your Community Since 1905

Holtville Boys & Girls Club Invigorates Youth With City Council Approves Cool Blast Of Activities To Chill Heat Staff Agreements

BY WILLIAM ROLLER

With an eye toward compen- sating in a fair and fiscally responsible manner, the Holtville City Council approved a memo- randum of understanding with its employees after negotiations with their representatives. At a July 22 meeting, the council unanimously passed a new salary schedule for about 30 positions among supervisory, classified full-time, full-time fire and part-time employee groups. All will receive a two-percent raise for the 2019-20 fiscal year that began July 1 and two-and-a- half percent raises for the two subsequent years, City Manager Nick Wells noted. LOURDES GUZMAN, ART instructor, demonstrates how to construct a 3-D flower blossom July 19 at the Boys & Girls Club of "We actually embedded the Imperial Valley summer activities program in Holtville. raises so it was a part of the budg- WILLIAM ROLLER PHOTO et before we adopted it," he said. One change from prior agree- our 'Summer Brain Gain' (pro- hose loaned by St. Paul's Church Rhozey Boston, a third-grade ments is the fire chief was includ- BY WILLIAM ROLLER gram) that focuses on reinforcing that nicely beats the heat. There student at the Pine School near ed in the supervisory personnel some curriculum from the previ- is even a mentoring day led by a Holtville, worked diligently on a when previously it was separate. Summer is a great time to ous semester," said Gaby Casas, U.S. Border Patrol agent. pet rock project embellished with kick back with a favorite video program coordinator. "Our initia- "He such an awesome a flaming cloud swirl. Although Continued on Page 10 game but the Boys & Girls Club tive provides a little of every- guy," said Casas. "He'll show the Rhozey likes to draw he enjoys of Imperial Valley strives to stem thing: sports, art, education and kids his truck or bring board sports more than art. the tide of summer slide when character development." games or DVD movies and dis- "We went to Petco Park on Transit Board too many weeks without flexing With the extreme heat of cuss leadership roles they can get Sunday and saw Manny muscles (mental or physical) summer children start off on if they try for a career in the Machado," (third base player for cause students to lose skills aug- Mondays with swim days at the Border Patrol." the San Diego Padres), play the To Review mented over the school year. city pool that opens early to Reading and creative think- St. Louis Cardinals," said The club Holtville chapter accommodate the club. ing are also part of the curricu- Rhozey. "But it was bad luck Elderly, that meets next to St. Paul's Next, there are the minute-to- lum. (Cardinals won) that day. And Lutheran Church has "Fun win-it games, obstacle courses "The kids this summer are all I'm on the Sting Rays (Holtville Disabled Fridays" in which 51 children are that get children outdoors with at reading a book, 'Sam and Dave swim team). And we had our last registered for summer activities least 30 minutes of physical Dig a Hole.' It's all about treasure meet yesterday against the Service and about 20 ages 6-12 attended activity so they are not in front of hunting and not giving up. Today Imperial Sea Lions--it was a lot arts and crafts classes on July 19. a computer screen all day. they're learning to make pet of fun." "We're trying to make sure A water day allows children rocks and we brought that back Stephanie Graham, a fourth- BY WILLIAM ROLLER kids don't forget anything they to stay cool at the club grounds so they can learn about some- learned in the school year with with water balloons and a garden thing new," Casas said. Continued on page 3 Aiming to better assist the elderly and disabled to access public transit, the Imperial County Transportation Imperial County Was Supplied With Millions Of Pain Pills Commission is expected to approve applying for federal resources at its July 24 meeting. available through a link federal lawsuit. The data- homepage, per person per year in The meeting occurred after BY GARY REDFERN on the Washington Post base tracked every pain https://www.washington- Imperial County from this newspaper's deadline. website. pill sold in the U.S. from post.com/ 2006-12. The Federal Transit Nearly 24 million pre- The Post and the 2006-12. It was released The database, which The five county phar- Administration Section 5310 is a scription pain pills were Charleston (W.V.) to the papers July 19. Data sorts the pills by drug macies distributing the formula-derived fund that allo- "supplied" to Imperial Gazette-Mail won access from others years was not manufacturers, distribu- most prescription pain cates resources to states to County from 2006-12, to the information com- released by the court. tors, and pharmacies that pills were: Walgreens, El improve mobility for the elderly. according to an online piled by the Drug The Post then created sold them, shows the Centro, 2,256,160; Desert Toward this goal, FTA offers database of federally Enforcement an access portal and 23,887,210 pain pills compiled information Administration through a placed it on its website were enough for 20 pills Continued on page 4 Continued on Page 10 Holtville Tribune Thursday, July 25, 2019 PAGE 2 Imperial Stores Survives On Service, Dedication To Community direct experience than internet "We had 20 good years until BY WILLIAM ROLLER retailers has its advantages, furniture nationwide was sourced Heald noted. out to Asia, so we got out in An uncanny sense of when to "Everybody shops online but 2005," he recalled. adapt, as well as when to bail out, we offer greater convenience by An avid athlete who liked to has kept the Imperial Do it letting the customer look over the cycle, play handball and snow Centers hardware outlets pros- product before purchase," he ski, Heald and wife, Elise, oper- pering for more than a century as said. "Online or mail order, ated the Jacques n' Jill Health an Imperial Valley institution you're not steered to the right Club in El Centro for more than with loyal customers. product and then you have to 20 years before selling it. The The locations are independ- return it." gym on Wake Avenue now oper- ently owned and operated mem- Also allowing the stores to ates under a different name. bers of the Do it Center hardware remain competitive are cleanli- "I was always a water skier," chain and are known locally as ness, an orderly layout of mer- he recalled. "I still go on trail Imperial Stores. Although big- chandise and plenty of knowl- hikes in Pine Valley where we box retailers invaded the market edgeable long-term employees, have a second home." in recent decades, the stores some with up to 30 years experi- Heald was also one of the endure, noted Phil Heald, store ence. founders of the Imperial Valley president. "We have a solid base of busi- Community Foundation that pro- "They're there but we can ness-to-business sales," Heald vided a future endowment for the out-compete them because we added, "with a great deal of mer- community, he explained. IMPERIAL STORES OWNER Phil Heald talks about how the have better service," he empha- chandise sold to contractors, local hardware chain has remained competitive in the face of the sized. "Our customers appreciate cities, schools, property man- Continued on page 4 surge of big-box stores. they're greeted whenever they agers and other retailers. " William Roller photo enter the store." He added at the chains cus- Started in Holtville in 1908, tomers are lucky if they find an the mini-chain once had seven employee to wait on them. locations but consolidated to "I look at it this way, I work three to better serve the commu- for my employees," said Heald. nity, Heald explained from the El "I've turned the pyramid upside Centro location at 1041 N. down. Highly motivated people Imperial Ave. on July 16. The become successful." other branches are in Brawley at To Heald, service is more 415 W. Main St. and Holtville at than a customer getting help 123 E. Fifth St. while inside a store, it is provid- Former locations were in ing a convenient environment. Imperial, Calipatria and "Customers get in and out of Calexico. The latter, once the here more quickly," he said. chain's largest, was sold after the He also still owns the proper- value of the peso declined during ty adjacent to his El Centro store, the 1980s and '90s and business that includes Gordon's Carpet began to falter. One Floor and Home. That site Being smaller than big-box was once his Imperial Home retailers and offering a more Furnishings store. Community Calendar

Trinity Baptist Church Meyer Holtville Library “Courageous” Youth Group All events are FREE and open to the public. Woman’s Club Of Junior High to High School Students Mon - Tues 9am - 6pm Every Wednesday - 6 p.m. at 722 E. 6th St. - Wed. 9am - 7pm Holtville Holtville. Questions call 442-271-1911 and ask for Thurs. 9am - 6pm Pastor Daniel. Fri. 9am - 5pm Community Birthdays Closed for Lunch 12pm - 1pm Cornerstone Community Church JULY 25: Eugene Smith†, Stephanie Negrete Iten, Brian Youth group - every Wednesday night. El Centro Elks Lodge Strahm Junior High 5:30 to 7:30 PM. Would like to invite the community to their weekly JULY 26: Sean Ormand, Alanni Guzman, Kendal Gillespie, High School 7:30 to 9:30 PM. Bingo Nights. Dick Ludwig St Paul’s Lutheran Church Every Wednesday, 6 p.m. and Sundays 1 p.m. 631 Main Street, El Centro, California JULY 27: Eva Ewing Enz, Seth Thomas, Hilfiker, Chelsea Weekly Bible Studies Home Group Bible Study: Mondays @ 6pm at the Van Bebber, Shelly Kennedy Daniel's home (contact the church office for more First Day of the 1019-20 School Year JULY 28: Jerami Cheatwood, Christie Tanori, Faith Juliette details) Get ready to go Back to School on Monday, August Hilfiker, Alex Nielsen, Loren Cradic, Justin Wellcome†, Janet 19 Ogier† JULY 29: Kamil Marie Omlin-Perez, Joanie Birger, Hayley Christine Farias, Frances Stahm, Pam Schmidt JULY 30: Taylor James Brown, Emily Bryam, Kelsey Monathan Moseback, Doyle Hill, Mallory Merten, Saige Mayfield, Brian Hoff, Mary Martinez JULY 31: Debbie Cheatwood, Delaney Fjeldsted, Jeana Faretta, Larry “Chase” Iten, Rachel Chambers. Week of July 29th Anniversaries Supporting and Self-Support for LGBTQ Youth and Adults JULY 25 : Mr. & Mrs. Doyle Hill, Mr. & Mrs. Herb Adolescence and early adult transitions are challenging in the best of Holdridge circumstances. LGBTQ community members commonly face direct discrimination and have to manage coming out, understanding their sexual JULY 26 : Mr. & Mrs. Karl Vogel, Mr. & Mrs. Gary identity, gender norms and fluidity, including how to stay safe and address Fjeldsted, Mr. & Mrs. Ron Jessee negative attitudes in their schools and communities. Join us as ICBHS con- JULY 28 : Mr. & Mrs. Nick Briseno, Mr. & Mrs. John sultant, Dr. Lee-Anne Gray speaks to the tools and practices, from self-com- Santistevan passion to empathy for others that support happier and healthier lives for all.

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Members Of The CNPA Holtville Tribune Thursday, July 25, 2019 PAGE 3 Holtville Council Votes To Seek Grant For Mac Park Upon review, the city has ranking are community-based recently saw the site being runoff on the sidewalk along BY WILLIAM ROLLER identified Mac Park as a good planning, critical lack of park surveyed. Highway 115." candidate for improvements, space and significant poverty. "We expect it to go for- He added he believes The Holtville City Council explained Jeorge Galvan, city "Half the town's residents ward pretty soon and come to Dollar General submitted an on July 22 unanimously planner. live within a half mile of Mac fruition," said Wells. "The big engineering report to Caltrans passed a resolution authoriz- Proposed is adding another Park and their medium income issue is the property sits on that will nail down the project ing the city to apply for state baseball field along with light- is just under $26,000 annual- Caltrans' (California yet the filing must be funding to revitalize Mac ing and bleachers, a new play- ly," said Galvan. "It will Department of Transportation) approved in multiple depart- Park. ground, exercise stations, a attract a diversity of residents property. They are concerned ments and will take some The monies would come walking trail with shade trees, and that was one of the city's with the flow of storm water time. through the Statewide Park picnic area with tables, a goals." and Development Community snack bar and restrooms. Another good indicator is Revitalization Program. It Among some of the state the city already held six public makes $255 million available funding criteria that carries outreach meetings where resi- for recreation opportunities. formidable weight for a high dents provided input on pre- ferred amenities. The proposal targets all age groups for a family park. The cost for the project is $1.6 million. A minimum grant of $200,000 is required with a maximum of $8.5 million. The state informs appli- cants before the end of the year of an award. Yet another requirement is the project be completed by March 2022. Holtville will include in its application a timeline and expects to start construction by early 2021 and that allows sufficient time to meet the deadline. "Anything that could con- MAC PARK at the east end of town may see some new life in the tribute to additional recreation near future if a grant the city is applying for comes through. space would be a good thing SHAWN CARROLL PHOTO for the community," said Galvan. In another matter, while Boys and Girls.....from page one not receiving any official word on the Dollar General retail store proposed for the city’s grade student at T.L. Waggoner her flower blossom project was west side, Wells noted he School in Imperial, took a Carmella Valencia, a third break from her pet rock decora- grader at Finley School in tion to compare the super Holtville, who enjoyed the time stretch capabilities of Slime for art yet prefers sports. kits with club mate, Aliyah "I like to do gymnastics," Garcia, a second-grade student she said. "I use the yoga ball to at Pine School. practice my back bends. Watch "I like this pet rock the best (as she proceeded to do an because it's like a Zebra, but I upside down push up). I'll do painted stripes on one side one here." only," Stephanie said. Guzman noted the club's Added Aliyah, "I can't wait summer activities program pro- for pool day when I can float on vides a good opportunity for my back and then do the back- children to learn how to do a stroke. My mom just got a variety of activities with their floatie and she inflated it and it hands. was supposed to be a boat but it "They figure ways to solve looked more like a toilet problems by learning how to instead." construct art projects, find At another classroom within ways to work as a team, see the club, Lourdes Guzman, arts how it helps to cooperate and instructor with the afterschool have fun too," she said. program at Wilson Jr. High Casas explained she has School in El Centro, demon- been with the club eight years strated for children how to and it is gratifying when she make their own three-dimen- meets up with a former club sional flower blossoms with participant, such as Daniel construction paper. Attending Gonzales whom she encoun- her first summer at the club, tered while he was working his Mia Pasillas, a second-grade job at the Family Dollar store student at the McCabe School in Brawley. near El Centro, made her pref- "It's amazing to see them erences clear. mature," she remarked. "Daniel "It was fun making paper is doing his general education flowers but I can't wait for at IVC but he's looking to device day when we get to use transfer to Cal Poly (San Luis electronics," she said. "I have Obispo). It's a thrill to see them my own iPhone." doing good things, things that One of the first to complete they could always achieve."

STEPHANIE GRAHAM WORKS on a 3-D flower blossom July 19 at the Boys & Girls Club of Imperial Valley summer activities program in Holtville. WILLIAM ROLLER PHOTO Holtville Tribune Thursday, July 25, 2019 PAGE 4 AYL Football & Cheer Get County Board Approves Landfill Underway In Holtville Closures, Divides Solar Project approve a change order of $1.4 working with various regulatory BY RICHARD million to a company that recent- agencies, including county MONTENEGRO BROWN ly finished the clean-up of a 61- Environmental Health and acre illegal dump site on CalRecycle, to close, certify and The Imperial County Board Cruickshank Road. rescind the 2012 violation, of Supervisors was up to its eye- A landfill remediation firm, according to Gay. balls in trash on July 23 when it Zusser Co., Inc. of Los Angeles, A fence surrounds the site tackled a trio of landfill issues. was contracted by the county in now, Gay said, but the next step items included awarding bids October 2016 to clear and close is to figure out what to do with for the final closure and construc- the illegal dumping site located a the property so that it doesn’t tion designs of two landfills no half-mile west of Highway 111 become a dumping ground again. longer in use and for additional and about 1,100 feet north of SOLAR PROJECTS expenses tied to the final cleanup Cruickshank Road. Zusser fin- In other action, the board and closure of an illegal dump- ished the clean-up and left the conducted a public hearing and site. site May 14. approved the adoption of three In two separate actions, the The $1.4 million is for ordinances that grant develop- MONDAY WAS THE FIRST day of practice for football players board voted 3-0 to award con- expenses tallied by Zusser after it ment agreements and condition- and cheerleaders in Holtville’s new American Youth Football tracts for the closure/post closure had finished its work, Gay said al-use permits to three separate program. Replacing Pop Warner, the program should promote maintenance plan design and on July 22. The initial contract companies involved in the more local competition and less travelling. construction design for the approved by the county in Seville Solar Farm Complex. It is Imperial Solid Waste Site off October 2016 was for $6.56 mil- located in western Imperial Worthington Road west of lion. County near the San Diego- Imperial and the Hot Spa Solid The additional $1.4 million Imperial County line. Each ordi- Waste Site in the Niland area. was due to there being more nance passed 3-0. Supervisors Jesus Eduardo waste and more minor hazardous The development agreements Escobar and Mike Kelley were waste found at the site than first and separate ordinances are tied absent. estimated, and for the removal of to developers Titan Solar 1 LLC Both the Imperial and Niland unexploded ordinance, all of of California, Seville Solar landfills were determined to have which came with added removal, Holding Co. LLC of Delaware, reached capacity and stopped testing and regulatory oversite and Solana Energy Farms I LLC receiving waste in July 2018, costs, according to Gay. of Nevada. according to Public Works Although the county will pay Essentially, the Seville Solar Director John Gay. the change order out of its gener- Farm Complex was five separate Contracts for the closure/post al fund, almost 80 percent of that interconnected solar projects closure plans of both sites were cost will be reimbursed by El approved in 2015 under a single awarded to Geosyntec Centro through an agreement dat- development agreement, Jim Consultants of San Diego. The ing to November 2013. Almost Minnick, director of county Imperial contract was for all of the initial $6.56 million has Planning and Development $484,426 and the Niland contract been paid off by the county, with Services, told the supervisors on was for $337,776, according to reimbursement payments made July 23. Two projects have CONDITIONING AND TEAMWORK were the primary skills Gay. over the years by El Centro. Gay already been built out and the emphasized on the first day of practice. Late registration is still Designs to officially close said the city cut the county a $3 remaining three are being split underway for anyone who wants to take part. Practices begin at landfill sites include drainage million check on July 19. into separate development agree- 6 p.m. every evening at Samaha Park and parents can take their improvements, final grading of While the county has been ments for the purposes of financ- kids on any day to get signed up. the site and--among the more the lead agency directing the ing, according to information costly aspects--covering the land- clean-up effort, the dumpsite provided in a report by Minnick. fill with materials like soil, straddles county and city proper- A fourth ordinance was Heald...... from page two according to Gay’s reports. ty of 20 acres and 41 acres, adopted by the county board 3-0 The county reached agree- respectively. that rescinded the Seville Solar "Many donors make a defined noted Ken Wuytens, executive ments on each landfill with The dumpsite was fined as a Farm Complex ordinance estab- bequest for the charities they'd director of United Way of CalRecycle, the state body that single violation by CalRecycle in lishing the single development like to benefit," he said. "The Imperial County. It was Heald regulates illegal dumping and June 2012. In 2013 the county agreement in March 2015. green energy companies who who donated property to support landfills, to deem the sites offi- and city agreed to split up costs Rescinding that ordinance clears located here, when they get their the building the group put up cially closed in 2024, Gay said, along percentages calculated the way for the projects to break permits, are really generous." more than a decade ago. which gives the county time to based off the acreage they shared into three pieces, according to Bobby Brock, chief executive "He and his wife are long time design the closure and construc- in the dumpsite (the county was Minnick. officer of the foundation since supporters of United Way," said tion plans and later award bids responsible for 21.26 percent and Titan Solar 1 LLC is develop- 2008, noted Heald had the fore- Wuytens. "Imperial Stores are for the actual construction/clo- the city was responsible for 78.74 ing a photovoltaic solar project sight to bring people together and good employers, providing sure work. percent). made a significant contribution employee healthcare and other The board also voted 3-0 to County Public Works is Continued on Page 9 over the last 30 years. perks many small businesses "We've come a long ways and won't do." Phil was active in bringing the Heald explained his approach foundation to fruition," said to business is the way his cus- Brock. "We'd like to continue tomers would perceive it. with his vision. Yet it's not limit- "You've got to look for changes ed to the wealthy; gifts of all needed and adapt because if you sizes are welcome." stop changing, you're doomed," The Healds' generosity res- he said. onates through the community,

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SATURDAY, ALARMING SITUATION: At of weeks. The green Jeep was to be okay. 6:19 p.m. a deputy cited a driver JULY 13 10:08 p.m. a Holt Road resident tagged with a notice that it need- GOTTA GET THAT FIXED: for blocking traffic at Thiesen TOO EARLY IN THE MORN- reported that his car alarm was ed to be moved within 72 hours At 5:11 p.m. a motorist was and Slayton Roads after leaving ING FOR THAT: At 3:24 a.m. a going off, and there were no or it might be towed. stopped at Eighth and Pine and the vehicle parked in the road- complaint was received from the neighbors or traffic nearby that PROBLEM CHILD: At 2:35 was issued a citation for a light- way. 700 block of Fig Avenue about might have set it off accidentally. p.m. a mother requested the ing issue. TRAFFIC HAZARD: At 6:57 loud music being played some- Deputies searched the property assistance of a deputy for her BROKEN-DOWN BIG RIG: p.m. a male subject was reported where north of the caller’s home. but didn’t find any signs that any- help in dealing with her 11-year- At 9:15 p.m. a semi truck was to be walking down Orchard Deputies checked the neighbor- one had been there, and there was old, who was acting defiantly and reported to have broken down on Road near Haven Road, walking hood but didn’t hear any music. no damage to the vehicle. hitting siblings. A deputy was Interstate 8 near the Highway 115 out into traffic and almost getting STOLEN CELL: At 1:28 p.m. FRIDAY, dispatched. interchange, blocking traffic. The hit by cars. Deputies checked the someone went into the local sub- JULY 19 IF IT’S NOT ONE THING driver of the big rig was able to whole area but were unable to station to report that her black DUMPSTER DIVING: At IT’S ANOTHER: At 3:17 p.m. a get it moved to the median. turn up any signs of the man. iPhone had been stolen from her 12:58 a.m. a suspicious vehicle deputy reported pulling over a SATURDAY, SUNDAY, shopping cart while in a local was reported at the Orchard View vehicle at Fifth and Holt. The JULY 20 JULY 21 store. Apartments on East Fifth Street. driver was given a warning about DOING THE RIGHT THING: MAN IN BLACK: At 4:00 a.m. THURSDAY, A deputy found the driver of the a missing license plate and for the At 2:27 a.m. a deputy reported deputies were advised to be on van searching the dumpster, pre- vehicle’s window tint being too stopping to check on the driver of the lookout for a male subject JULY 18 dark. RIDE WITH TRAFFIC: At sumably for recyclables. a vehicle who had pulled over on dressed in black going down the JEEP ON THE STREET: At CHECKING FOR SQUAT- Highway 115 near Zenos Road. alley behind Maple Avenue with 9:53 a.m. a deputy reported stop- TERS: At 5:00 p.m. a deputy ping someone on a bicycle at 1:10 p.m. a deputy stopped to The motorist was found to be a flashlight. The man was located check on a vehicle that had been advised dispatchers that he would talking on a cell phone and had and said he was just checking Sixth and Palm and advising him be getting out of his vehicle to that he needed to ride on the right parked on Viking Way next to the decided to pull over to do so. trash cans for containers to recy- high school for at least a couple check on a vacant home on Olive CAN’T PARK THERE: At cle. side of the road. Avenue. The residence was found Spectrum Wars: El Centro Firm Irked By Cable Company Name Change

Uh-oh. The sign reads: "We're not It got especially bad when guards ask them about cable BY GARY REDFERN To make matters worse, until the cable company!" in both network television stations from problems. It's bad." about seven weeks ago the English and Spanish with Yuma were off cable due to a He added, "I built this and As the owner and founder of Spectrum Creative office at 770 "Spectrum Creative Services" contract dispute between the worked hard for 30 years and Spectrum Creative Services in El W. Main St. in El Centro was just and its contact information cable operator and the station's overnight it's (his reputation) Centro, Rob Zimmer has a made a few blocks from the Spectrum below. owner. gone." a career of using his keen eye to cable office at 313 N. 8th St. The Still, they come. "You people need to get your Zimmer conceded he has not successfully get the word out for latter moved to near the Imperial "People come by with cable **** together…" one letter trademarked the Spectrum name his marketing and public rela- Valley Mall in early June but that boxes to return. And there's the addressed to "Spectrum" at 770 since founding the company in tions clients. has not much abated the prob- peepers that look in the window," Main began. "…get off your *** 1989. He does, however, hold a However, for the last year lem. Zimmer said. and pay what you own fictitious name statement for it in plus he has found himself in the "Every day somebody comes The annoyances are not lim- Northwest (the station's owner) Imperial County, though he is awkward, if not impossible, situ- to that front door" looking for the ited to unwanted visitors, he and get NBC and CBS back on." uncertain that could prevent ation of un-promoting his own cable company, Zimmer said of added. Spectrum cable is now Due to the emotion some Spectrum cable from using that business. the entrance to his office. "It's bumping Spectrum Creative people have over problems with name locally. The trouble began in March locked. But I can see it on the down in listings on Internet their cable television, Zimmer While not considering any 2018 when Time Warner Cable, camera. Before we're done (with Search engines-something vital said it has actually become legal action, Zimmer said he has which holds a cable television an interview) somebody's going to getting new clients--there are inconvenient, perhaps even had a number of contacts with monopoly in Imperial County, to ring the bell even though angry phone calls and ugly let- risky, for his staff to wear his Spectrum cable, none of which changed its name to Spectrum. there's a sign on the door." ters. company's team shirts. came close to resolving the mat- "My guys had to stop wear- ter. ing their shirts because people He did, however, mention a FBI Still Probing 2018 Incident, get mad at them," he recalled. novel solution when the cable "When they cross the border they firm was moving its El Centro have to not wear their shirts and Calexico Police Cleared Officers put them on later because the Continued on Page 7 arresting officers followed ing to "the video footage record- BY RICHARD "department policies and proce- ed Saturday, June 23, 2018 by a MONTENEGRO BROWN dures," he said. concerned citizen from approxi- County To Host Free 2020 FBI officials were contacted mately 110 feet away …" More than a year after the by Gerardo to look into the inci- The release stated officers Candidate Workshop arrest of an allegedly intoxicated dent but have never responded to approached an "unresponsive" man was videotaped by a con- the department's requests for an man about 10:30 p.m. on a Heber On August 23, the Imperial ulations, and other important cerned citizen and posted to update, Gerardo added. The last Ave. sidewalk. Once awakened, County Registrar of Voters and information, according to a press social media, Calexico police time Gerardo said he contacted the "intoxicated" subject got up the Imperial County Coalition of release issued by the county have no updates on a Federal the bureau was Oct. 24, 2018. and "made an aggressive move Labor, Agriculture and Business The training workshop will Bureau of Investigation inquiry, "Our understanding is that the towards one of the officers. … will host a Candidate Training be held at the Imperial County Chief Gonzalo Gerardo said. FBI were still looking into it. the officer pushed the subject up workshop available to anyone Administration Center located at The video of the June 23, Other than that, I don't know against the wall and brought him planning to run for elected office 940 West Main Street and is 2018, incident was forwarded to what is going on," the chief said. down to the ground to restrain in the 2020 Election. scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. To FBI officials as part of an internal The matter first came to the him." Candidates will learn about register for the free workshop, investigation, Gerardo said July public's attention when video of The press release added that election filing requirements, contact the Imperial County 23. the incident was posted on the while the post with the video on campaign financing and fundrais- Registrar of Voters at (442) 265- Social media posters alleged Imperial County Neighborhood Facebook stated the officer ing, campaign deadlines and reg- 1060. the video showed officers Watch Facebook group, which appeared to have punched the improperly punching the suspect has more than 17,000 members. subject, "During the arrest, no during a late-night encounter in Questions were raised about punches were thrown, and the Clarification the 100 block of Heber Avenue. whether officers who encoun- subject did not sustain any Commenting for a July 18 story on immigration detainees in Imperial The officers, whose identities tered the suspect improperly injuries." County, U.S. Border Patrol public affairs officer Carlos Pitones stat- were not made available, have punched him. The man was booked into the ed detainees are held at the Border Patrol stations in El Centro and been cleared of any wrongdoing On June 25, 2018, Calexico Imperial County jail and report- Calexico. He later clarified that the agency's El Centro station is locat- by the department's internal police issued a press release stat- edly apologized to officers for ed adjacent to the Border Patrol El Centro Sector headquarters on review, Gerardo revealed. The ing the department was respond- resisting, the release stated. Aten Boulevard in Imperial. Holtville Tribune, Thursday, July 25, 2019 Page 6 Holtville Summer Reading Program

THE SUMMER READING PROGRAM at the Holtville branch of the Meyer Memorial Library is winding down as summer nears its end for local kids. The interactive activities that have been taking place include animated reading and story telling (above) and craft projects (below). The summer activities pro- vide interesting things for kids to do during the hottest part of the day, stimulating their minds in a variety of ways. PHOTOS COURTESY OF BUNNY HARTSHORN

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Cannabis Dispensary In Imperial To Have Boutique Ambiance The "boutique" storefront March and Ash has already BY JAYSON BARNISKE seeks to offer the highest echelon hired and trained 21 local of presentation, service, educa- employees who company offi- As the March and Ash med- tion and quality, co-owner Blake cials said are excited to start ical cannabis dispensary in Marchand explained. work. Imperial was poised to open "Each part of the store is sep- "We brought 12 of our prod- recently workers scrambled to arated. When you walk in you uct vendors from all over the finish every detail of the remod- will see the check-in counter. We state of California to educate our eling of its building. have a room just for CBD employees about their products "Originally we thought we (cannabidiol) products, that is and teach them how to help cus- would be open (already), but separate from flower (plant tomers with the specific products there are a lot of small details we cannabis) and other vaporizing they need," Marchand said. need to take care of so we can get products," he said. The dispensary will be con- our store perfect for our patients," The store has a map of the stantly guarded by security. Spencer Andrews, company pub- Imperial Valley in the lobby, an Because the facility offers lic affairs director explained in actual tractor in the CBD room, a medicinal cannabis and not recre- early July. massive flower bar with designer ational, customers must obtain a The location is at 2433 lighting, and an upstairs office. medical marijuana license. Marshall Ave., east of Highway Rows of crops made from artifi- March and Ash plans to pay for 86 in the business park between cial turf decorate the ceiling. its patients to obtain the medical CITY OF IMPERIAL officials mingle with March and Ash staff Aten Boulevard and the Imperial The dispensary also has cards, the fee for which is $25- at the firm’s new medicinal cannabis dispensary in the city. Valley Expo grounds. The open- refrigerated storage with exten- $35. The license can be obtained JAYSON BARNISKE PHOTO ing was still pending as of July sive cannabis-infused products to at the store or online at 23. eat or drink. www.weedrecs.typeform.com. March and Ash received its "We will have cannabis- Imperial City Council mem- state cannabis license for the infused everything from edibles bers visited the location on July coming into our community. The custom job. Working with the location on July 12. Imperial offi- to sodas, coffee, even non-alco- 10 and one was impressed. boutique feel is professional and owners has been great," he said. cials had previously approved the holic beer infused with "We are very excited to see comfortable. No one needs to feel Co-owner Mark Rookus said location. cannabis," Andrews explained. the caliber of business that is ashamed to enter this facility," he is pleased with the results, said Darrell Pechtl, mayor pro explaining, "It turned out better tem. than the rendering. We invite Duggins Construction of everyone to come out to see the Imperial is handling remodeling store, even if they do not use and crew leader Randy Smith cannabis." said many hours have been The store will be open daily logged achieving the ambiance from 8 a.m.-10 p.m. It also offers desired by the owners. a delivery service. For more "Bringing the San Diego information please visit lifestyle to the Imperial Valley is www.marchandash.com. great. This has been a unique, Spectrum....from page five location. lamented he is faced with un- "Why don't you just rent marketing his own business name here?" Zimmer said he told a to some extent and consider even company official in reference to changing the name. His hope is office space he has for rent in his the move of Spectrum cable will building. slow at least the door visits, but The move, for a time, made the phone, mail and Internet con- matters worse. fusion is sure to continue. "That created even more traf- For instance, Spectrum fic. People would come and ring Creative also markets its my bell and ask, 'Where'd you Community Spectrum video move to?'," he said, pointing out services online. But Spectrum the question made little sense. cable recently added Spectrum The Spectrum Creative staff Community Solutions, Zimmer does not assist those who come to explained, showing on his com- the door, Zimmer added, because puter how the two are competing "all of a sudden we're their on an Internet search engine. monthly support" and will come "Why did they do that?” he back to ask questions. asked in frustration. "It can really As to the outlook, Zimmer confuse people."

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(760) 356-2995 Holtville Tribune Thursday, July 25, 2019 PAGE 8 New Federal Budget Deal Has No Holtville Library Summer Promises For Calexico Port Project guide, Senate appropriators will additional site work, five south- BY GARY REDFERN now begin the process of devel- bound non-commercial vehicle Reading Program oping individual spending legis- inspection lanes with canopies The tentative two-year budg- lation for the 2020 fiscal year." and booths, six additional north- et deal reached between the Phase two funding had not bound non-commercial vehicle White House and congressional been included in the 2019-20 inspection lanes with associated leaders on July 22 contains no budget proposal Trump sent to secondary inspection facility, a further guarantees for funding the Congress in March. new pre-primary canopy area, a rest of the Calexico West Port of The 2018-19 budget deal new administration building, and Entry expansion project, an reached between Trump and a new parking structure for feder- Imperial county official stated. Congress in February funded al personnel. The measure now awaits final $191 million for the project, The $98 million phase one of approval from the House, Senate leaving it $85 million short of the the project was completed in fall and President Donald J. Trump. funds needed for completion. At 2018. It included five south- However, recent budgets have that time, county officials bound lanes and a southbound been fraught with discord expressed optimism it would be bridge over the New River, 10 between the White House and included for 2019-20 and they northbound inspections lanes Congress, typically being passed brought the matter up during a with primary and secondary months after the start of the fed- lobbying trip to Washington in inspection canopies, booths and eral fiscal year. March. inspection equipment, a new "While the new budgetary A federal official previously headhouse, and sitework to framework enables the FY 2020 stated the $191 million funded so accommodate those facilities on appropriations process to far for phase two will pay for the sloping site. MARK HURYCH reads a book to children during a recent advance in earnest, the agree- Summer Reading Program session at the Holtville Meyer ment doesn't guarantee that Memorial Library. He encouraged the kids to interact with him Congress will pass all 12 spend- and each other to make the story more interesting, and much ing bills that comprise the federal more fun than a simple reading of the book would be. The pro- budget by the start of the new fis- gram is winding down, with winners of the reading contest set to cal year (October 1, 2019)," be announced and prizes given out. according to a July 23 email from PHOTOS COURTESY OF BUNNY HARTSHORN Rebecca Terrazas-Baxter, county intergovernmental relations director. The $85 million to complete phase two of the project was included in a package of appropriations bills for the 2019-2020 federal budget passed by the House in June. Those monies would be for a new pedestrian-crossing facility local officials say is vital to reducing port congestion and crossing wait times. However, Terrazas-Baxter noted the House move is just part of a complex and uncertain process. "Although the House has cleared 10 of the funding meas- ures, which does include the final installment of $85 million for Phase II of the Calexico West Let us help you with your Land Port of Entry expansion and modernization project, the Senate publication of your legal notices. has not yet written a single Call Us at 760-356-2995. appropriations bill," she stated. "With the new agreement as their Holtville Tribune Thursday, July 25, 2019 PAGE 9 Board...... from page four on about 370 acres of privately privately owned, idle farmland, adopting designs and authorizing Block Grant program, awarded the facility to be demolished and a new owned, idle farmland in west-cen- again in the same general location. public bidding for both the Seeley county a total of $6.3 million in 7,555-square-foot facility built in tral Imperial County about eight The Seville Solar Farm water lines improvement project grants; $5 million for the Niland its place, according to information miles west of the junction of state Complex has previously developed and the Niland Public Safety Public Safety Facility and $1.3 provided by Priscilla Lopez, direc- routes 78 and 86, about three miles two solar projects on about 626 Facility project. million for the Seeley water-line tor of Workforce and Economic east of the San Diego-Imperial acres in the same location, along Both projects are under the project. Development. County line. with power substations, transmis- purview of the Imperial County The public safety facility will Of the total space, 3,599 square Seville Solar Holding Co. LLC sion lines and roads, according to Workforce and Economic be a shared substation between the feet will be used for the Fire is developing a similar project on information from Minnick. Development Department. Imperial County Fire Department Department, 708 for the Sheriff’s about 629 acres of privately owned NILAND AND SEELEY In July 2018, the state and the county Sheriff’s Office, Office, 523 to be shared between land in the same general location. IMPROVEMENTS Department of Housing and and also be used as a cooling cen- the two departments, and 1,251 for Solana Energy Farms I LLC is In other action, the board Community Development, through ter for the community. The project the public, according to Lopez. developing on about 884 acres of approved two resolutions 3-0 its Community Development calls for the existing substation

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 You are ready to take charge of SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec your finances, Aries. Visit with 21 a financial consultant or explore Sagittarius, some suspicious various investment opportuni- thoughts prove to be unfounded. ties to start growing your nest It's good to examine things more egg. closely, but this week your instincts will prove on point. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Now may be the perfect time to CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 start anew, Taurus. Embrace the Your nerves may be tested on excitement that comes with some level, Capricorn. Remain change and don't be afraid to calm and do your best to be cool express your newfound confi- under pressure. Take a few deep dence. breaths and you will get through it. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Expect some pretty interesting AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 conversations and ideas this Focus on making yourself feel week, Gemini. Enjoy this new more secure and comfortable, way of looking at things and Aquarius. Take pride in your consider if it is what's best for home and family and worry less you going forward. about other aspects of your life for the time being. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, explore all of your PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 opportunities for networking. Pisces, you're more inclined to You do not want to overlook reach out and communicate with someone who can push your people you have not seen in career ahead, so be on the look- some time. Reconnect with oth- out. ers. STATEPOINT CROSSWORD 42. Baron Munchhausen's state- 11. Café alternative * For Entertainment Purposes THEME:FIGURE OF ment 13. One in low-fitting jeans LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Only SPEECH 43. "____ fly away home..." 14. Old European coin Leo, you find yourself in a posi- 45. Time of the year 19. "C'mon in!" tion to lead this week and that is FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS ACROSS 47. Police shot 22. Slow-witted 48. Headquartered 23. Small Asian ungulate a lot of responsibility. Don't JULY 26 1. Without, à Paris 5. *"Blind as a ____," simile 50. Sailor's hail 24. Enophile's sensory concern worry too much, as you were Sandra Bullock, Actress 8. *Attract someone's attention 52. *"Broken heart" or "heart of 25. Dished out born to lead and find your new onomatopoeically stone" 26. *Stringed homophone of loot role suits you fine. JULY 27 12. Scheme 55. Dig, so to speak 27. Pair in a railroad track VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Alex Rodriguez, Athlete 13. Frosh, next year 56. Tangelo 28. Prenatal test, for short Virgo, some new friends bring a 14. *Grim Reaper 57. Kind of Steven? 29. Full of cargo lot to your life in the weeks JULY 28 15. Having the know-how 59. September's reason to cele- 32. *Collision, onomatopoeically ahead. Enjoy their company and Cher Lloyd, Singer 16. Medicinal houseplant brate speaking embrace their can-do attitude. 17. Forearm bones 60. Outer layer of Earth's crust 33. Wayside stop 61. First female Attorney General 36. *"Sweet sorrow" or "painful You will be glad you did. JULY 29 18. *"Napoleon of "Animal Farm" 20. Horsefly 62. Caddie's offering pride" Josh Radnor, Actor 63. Lt.'s subordinate 38. 4-letter word on primetime TV LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 21. Emotional turmoil 22. *Damn, homophone 64. Means justifiers 40. Summer mo. Focus on what is beneath the JULY 30 23. Reproductive cell 41. Attack surface, Libra. Material things Lisa Kudrow, Actress 26. *Opposite of figurative DOWN 44. "____ beware" or appearances are of little con- 30. Bonanza find 1. Masseuse's office 46. Stick firmly cern to you. Find ways to know JULY 31 31. Er on Periodic table 2. "Some Kind of Beautiful" star 48. Launch others more deeply. Zac Brown, Singer 34. Dalai ____ 3. Steelers's Chuck 49. Country album? 35. Chopper blade 4. Rosetta Stone and such 50. Shevat follower SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 37. The little one "stops to tie his 5. Western neck ornaments 51. Vagrant or tramp Keep things simple this week, shoe" 6. To the left of helm 52. Gala to Dali 7. People in general 53. Baker's baker Scorpio. Friends and loved ones 38. Like three nursery rhyme mice 39. American stock exchange in 8. Helter-skelter 54. Tear do not need a big buildup and NYC 9. Not loony 55. Actor Mahershala explanation to get on board with 40. Temper, as metal 10. Doe's mate 58. Us, in Mexico your ideas. Simplicity is best. Answers on page 10 Holtville Tribune Thursday, July 25, 2019 PAGE 10 Elderly...... from front page financial assistance for transporta- are apportioned among states by a Program. This is funding made lifespan of six to 10 years. It is expected possibly within tion services carried out to meet formula based on the number of available through the California "We don't have an immediate five years the state will mandate special transportation needs, seniors and people with disabilities Department of Transportation for need for new vehicles," said Baza. zero emissions and the electric explained Mark Baza, commission according to latest census data. repair and acquisition of new vehi- "We have plans to add service buses now cost $1 million each. executive director. "We'll have a mobility-certifi- cles. But again, the commission routes (IVT Ride) and there'll be a "So we'll have to have a plan in "We need the board's permis- cation process similar to disabled must approve and submit an appli- need for the smaller buses. But we place to transition to a future fleet sion to apply for the grant," said placards registered in our data base cation. There will be $290,000 can always acquire vehicles on a replacement," Baza said. Baza. "We successfully applied but for public transit for those not available. short-term lease." Also, the commission manage- and received support twice before. capable accessing our fixed-route Currently ICTC has a fleet of The commission sets aside ment committee met on July 10 So this funding could allow us to services," said Baza. 65 vehicles, 16 of which are the funds for the large buses each year, and recommended continuing an hire two staff positions to assist But ICTC will also train cus- 40-foot buses that have a typical but must take into account upgrad- agreement with the county counsel coordination and outreach for rid- tomers on how to make appoint- life span of eight to 10 years. Their ing the technology to hydrogen for legal services. The annual fee ers with mobility issues." ments for its IVT Ride reserved most recent buses were acquired in fuel or electric busses to comply of $30,000 will require commis- Section 5310 is designed to service. Transit staff will also walk 2012. They also have the smaller with California Air Resources sion approval. remove barriers for those not as people through how to read 25-foot buses that have a usual Board standards. agile as most typical transit riders timetable schedules because for with support services such as some it is not all that intuitive the wheelchair lifts, ramps, building- first time they select a route. City...... from front page accessible paths to bus stops, "We'll also sign up people, if A new salary level, range 54, in prior ones." specifically to their work sched- pedestrian signals or way-finding eligible, to use IVT Ride and give was created for the fire chief that A separate resolution regard- ule (some 53-hour weeks) and technology. them tips on how to reserve a compensates from step A with an ing classified employees also ongoing changes in the minimum In its first discretionary pro- space for a week in advance, or a hourly rate of $21.69 to step F at passed unanimously. It stipulates wage laws. gram in 2016 Section 5310 provid- day in advance, but that depends $27.68. they receive a $50-per-month "The MOU is a contractual ed $2 million, followed by $3 mil- on availability," Baza added. “We got on track to do a new allowance for health insurance document that essentially lists lion in 2017, $3.25 million in 2018 ICTC was also scheduled to salary schedule every year and a premiums and revises the previ- insurance coverage, the ability to and $3.5 million in 2019. Funds discuss the State of Good Repair new MOU every three years," ous MOU of 2016-19. Another take time off and similar respon- said Wells. "This year negotia- provision split the fire personnel sibilities of employment," said tions turned out a little better than into a separate MOU applying Wells. Crossword Puzzle Solutions PUBLIC NOTICE

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Calexico, CA 92231 of another under Federal, State or from page 9 NAME STATEMENT This business conducted by: An Common Law. FILE NO.: 19-487 Individual Filed with the Imperial County The following person is conduct- Registrant has not yet com- Clerk-Recorder on: July 16, ing business as: menced to transact business 2019. Border Town Sales under the Fictitious Business NOTICE: This statement expires 1250 Holdridge Street Name(s) listed above. on: July 15, 2024. A new state- Calexico, CA 92231 I, Luis Fco. Garcia Declare that ment must be filed prior to the County of Imperial all of the information in this expiration date. Mailing Address: statement is true and correct. Chuck Storey/County Clerk- 1250 Holdridge Street Signature: Luis Francisco Garcia Recorder Calexico, CA 92231 The filing of this statement does Victoria Camarillo, Deputy Full Name of Registrant: not of itself authorize the use in Legal 6227 Luis Francisco Garcia this State or a Fictitious Business Publish: July 25, Aug. 1, 8, 15, 1250 Holdridge Street Name in Violation of the Rights 2019

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NOTICE OF SALE August 2, 2019 by the Management at 806 West Conservator of Steven Earl Orange, El Centro, Ca. 92243 Single family residential real Riggs, Imperial County Superior Telephone (760)352-1274. property located at 2470 Vine Court Case No. EPR000436, Legal 6222 Street, El Centro, California Bids or offers for this property Publish: July 18, 25, Aug. 1, 92243, APN:052-608-018, will shall be in writing and delivered 2019 be sold at private sale on or after to Carla Johnson, Sun Valley Real Estate & Property Holtville Tribune, Thursday, July 25, 2019 PAGE 11 PUBLIC NOTICE

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 2119 Bell Rd. under the Fictitious Business Name in Violation of the Rights Chuck Storey/County Clerk- NAME STATEMENT Holtville, CA 92250 Name(s) listed above. of another under Federal, State or Recorder FILE NO.: 19-474 Full Name of Registrant: I, Gilberto Magallon Declare Common Law. Victoria Camarillo, Deputy The following person is conduct- Gilberto Magallon that all of the information in this Filed with the Imperial County Legal 5245 ing business as: 2119 Bell Road statement is true and correct. Clerk-Recorder on: July 12, Publish: July 18, 25, Aug. 1, 8, GMB Autosales LLC Holtville, CA 92250 Signature: Gilberto Magallon, 2019. 2019 311 W. 2nd St. Suite B This business conducted by: An Manager NOTICE: This statement expires Calexico, CA 92231 Individual The filing of this statement does on: July 11, 2024. A new state- County of Imperial Registrant has not yet com- not of itself authorize the use in ment must be filed prior to the Mailing Address: menced to transact business this State or a Fictitious Business expiration date. PUBLIC NOTICE

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Mailing Address: Registrant has not yet com- not of itself authorize the use in on: July 08, 2024. A new state- NAME STATEMENT P.O. Box 1117 menced to transact business this State or a Fictitious Business ment must be filed prior to the FILE NO.: 19-463 Winterhaven, CA 92283 under the Fictitious Business Name in Violation of the Rights expiration date. The following person is conduct- Full Name of Registrant: Name(s) listed above. of another under Federal, State or Chuck Storey/County Clerk- ing business as: Kacey Gwang Park I, Kacey Park Declare that all of Common Law. Recorder Kacy’s Park 2122 E Street the information in this statement Filed with the Imperial County Victoria Camarillo, Deputy 509 Railroad Ave. Winterhaven, CA 92283 is true and correct. Clerk-Recorder on: July 09, Legal 6225 Winterhaven, CA 92283 This business conducted by: An Signature: Kacey Gwang Park 2019. Publish: July 18, 25, Aug. 1, 8, County of Imperial Individual The filing of this statement does NOTICE: This statement expires 2019

PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Mailing Address: Registrant has not yet com- not of itself authorize the use in ment must be filed prior to the NAME STATEMENT P.O. Box 2915 menced to transact business this State or a Fictitious Business expiration date. FILE NO.: 19-441 El Centro, CA 92243 under the Fictitious Business Name in Violation of the Rights Chuck Storey/County Clerk- The following persons are con- Full Name of Registrant: Name(s) listed above. of another under Federal, State or Recorder ducting business as: Southwest Protective Services, I, Declare that all of the infor- Common Law. Victoria Camarillo, Deputy Southwest Postal Inc. mation in this statement is true Filed with the Imperial County Legal 6224 Postal Outpost 1898 Whitney Way and correct. Clerk-Recorder on: June 27, Publish: July 18, 25, Aug. 1, 8, 404 West Heil Avenue El Centro, CA 92243 Signature: Harry Jason Jackson, 2019. 2019 El Centro, CA 92243 This business conducted by: A President NOTICE: This statement expires County of Imperial Corporation The filing of this statement does on: June 26, 2024. A new state-

PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Full Name of Registrant: Name(s) listed above. Name in Violation of the Rights expiration date. NAME STATEMENT Anabel Araujo Mndoza I, Declare that all of the infor- of another under Federal, State or Chuck Storey/County Clerk- FILE NO.: 19-455 719 Holt Ave. mation in this statement is true Common Law. Recorder The following person is conduct- Holtville, CA 92250 and correct. Filed with the Imperial County Rebecca Leyva, Deputy ing business as: This business conducted by: An Signature: Anabel Araujo Clerk-Recorder on: July 02, Legal 8881 JE Transport Individual Mendoza 2019. Publish: July 11, 18, 25, Aug. 1, 719 Holt Ave. Registrant has not yet com- The filing of this statement does NOTICE: This statement expires 2019 Holtville, CA 92250 menced to transact business not of itself authorize the use in on: July 01, 2024. A new state- County of Imperial under the Fictitious Business this State or a Fictitious Business ment must be filed prior to the

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No.: 2019-00183-CA covenant or warranty, expressed or aware that the same lender may hold more Date: June 20, 2019 Western A.P.N.: 064-314-004-000 implied, regarding title, possession, or than one mortgage or deed of trust on this Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for benefi- Property Address: 2467 Stapleton encumbrances, to pay the remaining prin- property. ciary Avenue, Imperial, CA 92251 cipal sum of the note(s) secured by the NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: C/o 1500 Palma Drive, Suite 237 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Deed of Trust with interest thereon, as pro- The sale date shown on this notice of sale Ventura, CA 93003 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § vided in said note(s), advances, under the may be postponed one or more times by Sale Information Line: 2923.3(a) and (d), THE SUMMARY OF terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a (866) 960-8299 INFORMATION REFERRED TO and expenses of the Trustee and of the court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServi BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The California Civil Code. The law requires ces/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices. RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCU- total amount of the unpaid balance of the that information about trustee sale post- aspx MENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES obligation secured by the property to be ponements be made available to you and to ______PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. sold and reasonable estimated costs, the public, as a courtesy to those not pres- ______NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF expenses and advances at the time of the ent at the sale. If you wish to learn whether Trustee Sale Assistant THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCU- initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: your sale date has been postponed, and, if WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MENT ATTACHED $ 366,676.96. applicable, the rescheduled time and date MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COL- Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves for the sale of this property, you may call LECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COL- the right to bid less than the total debt (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION owed, it is possible that at the time of the siteOBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR sale the opening bid may be less than the http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServi THAT PURPOSE. total debt. ces/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices. July 11, 18, 25, 2019 IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPER- If the Trustee is unable to convey title aspx using the file number assigned to this Legal 8880 TY OWNER: for any reason, the successful bidder's case 2019-00183-CA. Information about YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A sole and exclusive remedy shall be the postponements that are very short in dura- DEED OF TRUST DATED 05/04/2006. return of monies paid to the Trustee, tion or that occur close in time to the For All Your UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PRO- and the successful bidder shall have no scheduled sale may not immediately be Legal Notices, TECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE further recourse. reflected in the telephone information or SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has on the Internet Web site. The best way to Call Us At NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE executed and delivered to the undersigned verify postponement information is to NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING a written request to commence foreclo- attend the scheduled sale. 760-356-2995 AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CON- sure, and the under- TACT A LAWYER. signed caused a Notice Trustor: Norma Salazar and Fernando of Default and Election Garcia, Wife and Husband as Joint to Sell to be recorded in CLASSIFIED ADS Tenants the county where the Duly Appointed Trustee: Western real property is located. Progressive, LLC NOTICE OF Deed of Trust Recorded 05/10/2006 as TRUSTEE'S SALE Instrument No. 2006-023095 in book ---, NOTICE TO POTEN- page--- and of Official Records in the TIAL BIDDERS: If office of the Recorder of Imperial County, you are considering bid- California, ding on this property Date of Sale: 08/21/2019 at 02:00 PM lien, you should under- Place of Sale: AT THE NORTH stand that there are risks ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY involved in bidding at a COURTHOUSE 939 MAIN STREET, trustee auction. You will EL CENTRO, CA 92243 be bidding on a lien, not Estimated amount of unpaid balance, rea- on the property itself. sonably estimated costs and other charges: Placing the highest bid $ 366,676.96 at a trustee auction does NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE not automatically entitle THE TRUSTEE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC you to free and clear AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR ownership of the proper- CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ty. You should also be ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A aware that the lien being CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FED- auctioned off may be a ERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK junior lien. If you are the DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL highest bidder at the SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, auction, you are or may A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAV- be responsible for pay- INGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION ing off all liens senior to 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND the lien being auctioned AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN off, before you can THIS STATE: receive clear title to the All right, title, and interest conveyed to property. You are and now held by the trustee in the here- encouraged to investi- inafter described property under and pur- gate the existence, prior- suant to a Deed of Trust described as: ity, and size of outstand- More fully described in said Deed of Trust. ing liens that may exist Street Address or other common designa- on this property by con- tion of real property: 2467 Stapleton tacting the county Avenue, Imperial, CA 92251 recorder's office or a A.P.N.: 064-314-004-000 title insurance company, The undersigned Trustee disclaims any lia- either of which may bility for any incorrectness of the street charge you a fee for this address or other common designation, if information. If you con- any, shown above. sult either of these The sale will be made, but without resources, you should be Holtville Tribune Thursday, July 25, 2019 PAGE 12

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