Coachella Valley Weekly - October 16 to October 22, 2014 Vol. 3 No. 30

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Boys & Girls Club

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Kiwanis

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The Brosquitos

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Clementine’s

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LQ Arts Foundation Premiers “Splendor in the Glass” New Event Culminates American Craft Week October 3-19, 2014

7th Annual

TASTE OF THE VALLEY Featured every day from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, the Taste of the Valley offers food and wine samplings from some of the valley’s finest restaurants! While at Taste of the Valley enjoy live music with top jazz musicians sponsored by Woody’s After Dark.

Please note: wristband holders must be 21 yrs or older.

Purchase Wristbands at www.DesertWomansShow.com/register or at the door.

October 16 to October 22, 2014

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he laurels of the already famed La Quinta Arts Festival (which by the way recently won Coachella Valley Weekly’s Best Art Festival 2014 award) escalated to a new level in 2014 when it was awarded the premier ranking of #1 Fine Art Festival and #1 Fine Craft Festival in the Nation by Art Fair Sourcebook. This was the first time ever that a show was able to attain the dual #1 designation.

To expound upon this historic feat, La Quinta Arts Foundation (LQAF), presenter of the #1 Fine Craft show, embraced a new initiative designed to ally with the American Crafts Council in its mission to champion contemporary American Craft through their annual American Craft Week (ACW) campaign, which has become America’s largest celebration of craft and creativity. ACW is a salute to those homegrown American entrepreneurs, the men and women who take their creative vision and create items of great beauty and individuality and creates awareness of the value of hand-made items and offers diverse events at galleries, art studios, museums,

and libraries across the country.

With that intent, La Quinta Arts Foundation took the lead in aligning with five community partners to launch a new series of activities to locally commemorate ACW October 3-19, 2014. These partners are: La Quinta Museum, La Quinta Historical Society, Friends of the La Quinta Library, Old Town Artisan Studio, and Sm’art Studio.

Collectively the six partners will offer 20 craft themed events and activities including

a museum exhibit and reception, plus a host of workshops for children, tweens, teens and adults — several of which even include refreshments and wine! All of the activities at the Museum, Historical Society and Library are offered free of charge.

One does not need to be a resident of La Quinta to participate. A complete listing of the ACW activities is available LQAF.com under “EVENTS”. As each class is limited continue to page 5

Contents

Splendor In The Glass..........................3 Aly Michael Ferrante............................4 Crater Lake Chef Challenge.................5 Desert Hot Springs...............................6 Boys & Girls Club..................................7 Kiwanis..................................................8 Junior League.......................................8 Comedy - Ron Stubbs..........................9 AMFM Fest............................................9 LMS - Ozzmania................................. 11 Tilted Kilt Open Mic Week 3.............. 11 LMS - Schimidy’s Event..................... 12 LMS - Lee Gallagher ......................... 12 Consider This - Nick Oliveri................. 14 Pet Place............................................. 16 The Vino Voice................................... 17 Club Crawler Nightlife...................... 18 Pamp Palate- Clementine................. 20 Screeners........................................... 22 Book Review...................................... 23 PS Local - Lady in Red Dress.............. 25 Haddon Libby: It’s All Local.............. 27 Dale Gribow....................................... 27 Safety Tips.......................................... 28 ShareKitchen..................................... 28 Community - Salton Sea................... 28 Sports Scene...................................... 29 Sports................................................. 29 Health & Fitness ................................ 30 Free Will Astrology............................ 31 Mind, Body & Spirit........................... 31 Life & Career Coach........................... 32 Beauty................................................ 32 Weiss Cracks...................................... 34

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in attendance, it is important to RSVP in advance to the specific contact number indicated.

Culminating American Craft Week and kicking off LQAF’s 33rd season is “Splendor in the Glass” at Jackalope Ranch on Saturday and Sunday, October 18-19 from 11:30 am to 4:00 pm. Rabobank is the Premier Sponsor of this new and unique exhibit and sale which showcases glass artisans Walker & Bowes who will transform Lucky’s Lawn into a magical garden of blown glass art

Aly Michael Ferrante

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hen I first met multi-media artist Aly Michael Ferrante at a Venus Art Gallery Show in Palm Desert, I was blown away not only by her skill as an artist but her personality was enthusiastic!

You could tell instantly with one look that she was an artist. Eccentric, personable but with a bit of moxie, she captured my interest and had me gazing at her art with a curious eye.

Her style is a little bit of pop art mixed media with a rebellious modern twist. We had a fun photoshoot at her house, which is covered wall to wall with her art, and I got to see firsthand how dedicated Aly is about her art.

MM: Where are you from?

AF: I am an Italian American from Syracuse, New York. I moved here six years ago on Nov 1, 2008. My decision to come here was quite sporadic. Post graduating college in Baltimore, Maryland, I returned to Syracuse and decided I didn’t want to stay in the same town as all the kids I went to school with. California seemed appropriate since it was very far from home and I have a subdivision of family here all originally from Syracuse.

MM: When did you start painting and making art?

AF: I have been drawing since I can remember. My mom enrolled me in art classes at Syracuse University at a pre-k level which I continued all though grade school. I used to “smoke” my crayons in Kindergarten.

That, in retrospect, is early proof of my insane ways.

MM: What is your medium of choice?

AF: Despite graduating art school with a degree in sculpture, I mostly paint in acrylic and cannot resist random objects, commonly considered multimedia. My commonly used items include: stickers, stamps, spray paint, sharpie, white out, and glitter.

MM: Where did you go to art school?

AF: I received a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in 2008 from The Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore “Charm City” Maryland, which I attended for 4 years. Art school for me was complicated. I appreciate and resent

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the “teaching” I received, mostly because art is very subjective. Subjective because art is perceived personally by each viewer and grades are solely depended on by the opinion of the said teacher. Structure learned through art education is 50/50 for me. It was good and bad for me. Art school is colorful, but black and white. It is constructive and destructive. What I took with me from my experience was certain technical aspects of the aesthetics of art, mainly to please your viewer. For me, composition applied to the canvas. But that itself is subjective, more strife lays in its opposite. In an art school setting, ‘teaching’ to me was mostly only beneficial in retrospect- and depends highly on what you take with you to apply to your own work, in the long haul- grading is not right or wrong, so your teachers can’t really teach much.

More time is wasted on the back and forth critique of ‘what is art’ and ‘what did you mean by making this art’ then appreciating art in itself- or just letting art ‘be’- and not worrying about defending every line you laid down on that piece of paper. Don’t get me wrong, I’m all about a good conversation debating art but, with teachers (and I can’t blame them but its irritating to me,) It’s more of their personal paths and their own ego that judges the final product you displayed in response to the assignment.

MM: What would you describe as your style?

AF: I’d say its roots are in pop art. I’d consider it as funky, punky, loud, and mildy controlled chaos. If my art doesn’t end up glowing in the dark, I can’t even see it. I appreciate blinding colors while balancing it with an “eye-relieving” composition.

MM: Who are/is your favorite artist?

AF: My favorite artist to date is NYC based, Jason Mercier. I have been following his art since he made an incredible portrait of Amanda Bynes (during her insane stage) out of nothing but sour patch kids. He is an inspiration to me as we tend to use pop culture icons as the focus of our work-and his attention to detail is incredible. He makes art out of mostly candy, bacon and trash.

He even goes as far as having celebrities send their trash to him, which he uses to create their portrait. His series “Bacon Bad”

is a good balance of our times, displayed with America’s love trend of bacon and the Breaking Bad AMC series- a pop culture meal in itself.

MM: Where have you shown your work?

AF: I have a couple paintings in S’mart Gallery in Old Town La Quinta. My art has also been auctioned off for charity at The Women Heart Association in the desert. I have had tents set up at events to show my art one of them being The Festival of Opera and Arts. Last November, I had been featured on Angela Romeo’s website for her art show Colliding Worlds which is a Palm Springs based show- after being a guest on her radio show.

I have had 3 solo art displays in a boutique on El Paseo for El Paseo Art Walk. I also have art on display at the small, but promising business ‘Olive A Sudden’ in both the Palm Desert and Palm Springs locations. I painted a large mural for the College of the Desert Golf Course a few years back. I’ve also shown at Venus Gallery and Art Studio in Palm Desert.

MM: What do you think of the Art Scene in the Coachella Valley?

AF: I am very impressed with the art scene in the desert. My father has played lead guitar for his own bands since the 60’s, so I am a huge supporter for local music and I believe this desert’s local music scene is killing it. Also, as far as 2D and 3D art- I have been privileged to meet very talented fellow artists and photographers here as well. It seems like the artists and musicians that I have met here are very kind and supportive (& impressed with/) one another. I am happy to be a part of it, and would like to see more art meets music events. Oh, and not to forget to mention all the talented manicurists, hairstylists and fashionistas I have met here as well that are very artistic. I have a good friend who makes jewelry here and has sold publicly and privately. Also, my personal mentor who supports and guides me in the arts is a wonderful ‘food artist’ Nina Cucina who just got a show on The Food Network “Wild & Spicy with Nina Cucina.” All local art in so many forms inspires me to work hard for the entertainment of the local and wider public.

MM: What do you think would help improve it?

AF: Coming together in group events that are affordable to the public, as well as to the artist to display our work.

MM: What are your goals for your artistic career?

AF: My goals art wise are based mostly around having more time to create. Although I love my job and my boss is like family to me, I’d like to get to a point as soon as possible where I could make art my main focus, job and squeeze. I crave the opportunity to have more time to dedicate to my art, and with more free time it would be easier for me to do things to better myself with art like attending figure drawing classes again- and scouting out more potential places to show my art, including collaborations with many, if not all forms of creative expression. In other words, personally, make it my job. Also, I have some ideas for some new installations: A series of paintings that glow under a backlight and have a 3d effect with 3d glasses.

Something I work on for fun but would love to pull together for a killer display of a more multifaceted way to view and appreciate art.

You can view more of Alyson Ferrante’s work at www.amichaelferrante.com and on Facebook: Aly Michael Ferrante Artist

collectibles featuring a harvest theme of pumpkins, gourds, fruit and more.

The husband-and-wife team of Michele Walker and Bobby Bowes live and work in San Jose, Calif. Both are graduates of San Jose State University with Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees. Their education further consists of time at the prestigious Pilchuck Glass School, and with world renowned Italian glass masters. Walker & Bowes glass exhibitions have been featured in major national museum venues such as Corning Glass Museum, Palm Springs

Crater Lake Chef Challenge Week 4

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ast Wednesday, Oct. 8, Chef Brandon Testi, Chef de Cuisine at blu Ember won the Crater Lake Chef Challenge.

Chef Brandon started with Crater Lake Vodka Heirloom Tomato Caprese, a simple idea with a twist. Local heirloom tomatoes, balsamic caviar, CL vodka vinaigrette, tomato and CL pepper vodka foam, mixed micro basics, and nitrogen basil snow and burrata. It showed up smoking on a sheet of slate! Beautiful!

He followed that with his Crater Lake Gin Infused Seafood Sausage “Faux Mortadella”...salmon and scallop, pistachio, baby root vegetables, CL gin bouillon, crispy salsify, garden herbs and CL gin tomato oil.

Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa’s Steakhouse Chef de Cuisine Forrest Rosh started with a Spanish chorizo and manila clams with a Crater Lake pepper vodka broth, sweet corn, shallots, chiles, cherry tomatoes, green onion, cilantro and house made baguettes.

His second course was a flavorful CL gin infused Wild Boar and Lamb Sausage Ragu over sage and rosemary buttermilk white polenta Shiitakes, watercress and celery root salad, lemon-thyme gastric. Agua Caliente’s bartender sent along a tasty cocktail recipe as well! Crater Lake Vodka, Champagne, and Pineapple nectar, with a fresh pineapple garnish! Yum!

October 16 to October 22, 2014

Desert Museum and Santa Clara’s Triton Museum of Art. One piece is honored to be included in the permanent collection of the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C. Attendees will be offered chances to win a piece of Walker & Bowes art glass; entry forms for the opportunity drawing will be at the Rabobank table on Lucky’s Lawn. The winners will not need to be present at the drawing.

Jackalope Ranch will prepare a variety of tangy BBQ favorites in addition to their popular menu. Patrons are invited to shop

for early holiday gifts before lunch or dinner, or relax on the Palapas Patio for Happy Hour and be enchanted by the splendor of the garden of glass. This exclusive event will last only two days and these glass gems are sure to sell out quickly. Admission and parking are both free. Jackalope Ranch is located at 80400 Highway 111, one block east of Jefferson. LQAF.com / 760-564-1244 On an added note: La Quinta Arts Festival continues its extraordinary winning streak, this time capturing top honors from Sunshine Artist Magazine, America’s Premier Art and Craft Show Magazine, in their 22nd Annual 200 Best Shows issue published in September. This issue releases their readers’ annual rankings of the nation’s 100 Best Fine Art & Design Shows in 2014 — with La Quinta Arts Festival ranked #1 — plus the 100 Best Classic & Contemporary Craft Shows.

SAVE THE DATE: 33rd La Quinta Arts Festival, March 5-8, 2015 at La Quinta Civic Center Campus. Information and tickets at LQAF.com.

Chef Challenge

The turnout was fantastic, as were the creations of both Chefs that kicked off their first round of semi- finals! Two more weeks of semi- final battles will lead to the Finals as the top three Chefs battle for the title, October 29th.

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October 16 to October 22, 2014

Community

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by heidi simmons

Who Will “Protect and Serve” Desert Hot Springs?

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ost who make Desert Hot Springs home love their community.

They appreciate the mountain and valley views, the clean air and water, the open desert and blue sky. Their neighbors are generous and genuine. Children play outside and people are out walking. But, for outsiders, they don’t see the city’s positive attributes or its growing quality of life. All they know is what they hear on the news and that news is often about crime.

Over the years, public safety has been a priority for the city of Desert Hot Springs and it has paid off with a community sense of well-being. Certainly, there was a time when if you saw kids in a yard or people walking in your neighborhood, they were up to no good.

But the police department has changed that.

Residents feel safe and they have come to trust and respect their local law enforcement.

“I’m always glad to see the police patrolling the community,” said Gretchen Walker. “You can see them up and down Palm Drive at night on the weekends. Their regular presence is reassuring. I know if I had to call them, they’d be here right away.”

Having quality police officers and adequate protection has made Desert Hot Springs residents friendlier, more trusting and secure. It has improved their lives and made living in the city a good experience.

They may even admit publicly that they are proud to call Desert Hot Springs home.

Local Police or Sheriff’s Department?

The Desert Hot Springs Police Department was established in 1997. With a new police presence and reliable public safety, the city grew and prospered. Prior to having local police, the city used the County Sheriff who had a small substation in town.

The local police department has since worked hard to protect and serve the community. Detective Sergeant Gustavo Paiz has been with the police department since 2001. He and his young family live in the city. “I know the city well. I know which cars belong in which driveways,” said Paiz. “When I’m out shopping, residents come up to me and say hello. Even those I’ve arrested. As a police force we know where the trouble is and who is making it.”

Local businesses have also benefitted by having a dependable police department.

“Through the sweeps, keeping a tight reign on parolees and local relationships developed over the years between the community and law enforcement, the police bring a sense of security to businesses,” said Heather Coladonato, President of the Desert Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce. “They are not just officers, they are familiar members of the community.” There are 1,419 businesses licensed in the city.

But the public safety that Desert Hot Springs citizens have come to know may be about to change.

Financial Crisis Last November, the city uncovered a

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financial crisis. Some say they saw it coming, while others apparently were taken by complete surprise. Apparently, the fiscal disaster was caused by bad city management, a hidden fund and irresponsible outside auditors. Indeed some of the money matters were directly caused by lack of redevelopment funds and economic trends for which the city had no control. But the city stepped up to contain the problem and stop bankruptcy by declaring a “Fiscal Emergency.”

With a short fall of $6.9 million, the city rallied its resources and slashed its budget.

As the city’s largest expenditure, public safety was cut by $1.7 million.

Under new financial constraints, the city closed gaps and stabilized the cash flow. They have successfully generated enough reserves to pay bills and meet payroll. Although public safety is funded, it is not where it was prior to the crisis.

Before the “Fiscal Emergency,” when Chief Williams was at the helm, the police department’s budget was $9.1 million. The department had a total of 34 officers and support staff; today, the total is 16. The budget is $6.1 million. Officers have taken salary cuts up to 44%. The police are currently working overtime to meet the city’s needs. Currently, two officers are out with job related injuries.

Half of the police officers live in town or in neighboring cities. Retaining or attracting good cops is a serious issue when maintaining quality public safety. Having officers who live in the city makes them a member of the community with a vested interest, adds to their accessibility and knowledge of the residents.

The city’s budget crisis, and lack of public safety revenue, has brought about the debate whether the police or the Sheriff can better serve the community.

Measure F to the Rescue Last June, a measure was put on the ballot that if passed, would have guaranteed funds specifically for public safety. The President of the DHS Police Officers Association, Mike Valentich issued a press release saying Measure F would provide the funds necessary to protect Desert Hot Springs residents, businesses, tourists and families. The tax was only on vacant parcels not on homeowners.

If Measure F passed, funding for public

safety and the police department would have been ample and the debate about either keeping the local police department or contracting with the Sheriff might have finally come to a close. But Measure F failed.

“I wanted Measure F to pass,” said Mayor Pro Tem Russell Betts. “If it passed, it wasn’t a question about keeping our police. Of course we would keep the police department.” Betts explained that there are limits to how much City Hall can do to support ballot measures.

And clearly, the city was not in a position to use public resources to fund a campaign in favor of Measure F. (In reaching out to the Mayor and other council members for this article, Betts was the only one to respond.)

New Measures Now, three new measures are on the ballot. The General Election this November will have: Measure HH is a Medical Marijuana Cultivation Tax (Grow marijuana), Measure II is a Medical Marijuana Tax (Sell marijuana), and Measure JJ is a One Percent Sales, Transaction and Use Tax Increase. The revenue from the new measures would go directly into the city’s general fund.

Unlike Measure F, there are no provisions specifically for public safety. Nor is there any guarantee that if the new measures pass, the city will keep the local police department.

The POA has officially endorsed Measure JJ. In a press release, the Desert Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce said they voted unanimously to support Measure JJ, but added a caveat that the City Council works diligently to ensure that the “development welcome mat” is out while protecting the interests of the greater community.

However, if one or all -- or none -- of the measures pass, Desert Hot Springs will still have to find the most cost effective way to provide the best public safety.

Betts believes the new interim police chief, Charles Maynard, is doing an outstanding job.

“I am absolutely pro public safety,” said Betts.

“The city has to get its finances in order. If we are going to keep the police department, we have to find the money to support it so public safety isn’t compromised. We have to look at our options and pick the best one.”

When Betts refers to options, he is not only talking about adequate funding, but adequate police protection. Public safety can

be delivered by the local police department or by the Sheriff’s department. Betts has a manufacturing background and having had success in that industry, he is looking to get the best service at the best price.

Sheriff Department Bid “We have a bid from the Sheriff’s department that will provide 22 patrol officers plus five for administration and support,” said Betts. “For $5.7 million per year, that includes legal fees, administration costs, workman’s comp and benefits. If an officer is injured or sick, the number of Sheriffs does not go down. They fill in the gaps. Public safety is never compromised. This is not a situation like Sheriffs patrolling in unincorporated county areas.”

If the Sheriff’s Department takes the place of the local police department, it will also take over the police station facilities, cars and even uniforms. Police cruisers would still be marked Desert Hot Springs, but under that, in smaller font, it would read “Riverside County Sheriff.”

The local police would not just automatically become Sheriffs in fact they would be disbanded. However, local police officers interested in working for the Sheriff’s department could apply and go through the process like anyone else who wants to work for the Sheriff. A position in Desert Hot Springs is not guaranteed. On the other hand, the city could stipulate an agreement with the Sheriff to incorporate local police officers, but so far, no such gesture has been made.

The contract with the Sheriff’s Department would be for five years. Every year there is a 5% increase to compensate for negotiated raises. If the city should once again have a “Fiscal Emergency,” the contract with the Sheriff cannot be renegotiated unlike with a city police force. “The contract with the Sheriff guarantees public safety,” said Betts.

“They will not reduce the minimum level of public safety which they are obligated to maintain.”

There is still a question about what the Sheriff’s Department will charge above the contract for extra services such as: major incident responses, undercover narcotics or homicide investigation, parolee supervision, shift overtime, training and wage increases for Deputy Sheriffs beyond the annual 5%.

Once the Sheriff is in the field, would there be “menu” items that are added to the costs beyond contract specifics?

Accountability Perhaps the most important consideration is accountability and management of the Sheriff. Who does that? With a local police department, the city has a Public Safety Commission made up of residents who ensure there is an ongoing public forum that includes and involves citizens in the public safety process and policing issues. There is no such over sight with the Sheriff. The city would have little or no local control.

Meanwhile, while the city explores their options with the Sheriff, the Desert Hot Springs Police Officers Association (DHSPOA) continue to page 26

Community

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By Kira Golden

Boys and Girls Club of America

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here are three different branches of the Boys and Girls Club of America in our desert: The Palm Springs branch, the Coachella Valley branch—which oversees the entire east valley—and the Cathedral City branch. “It’s tough,” says Cathedral City branch administrator Scott Robinson, “being the smallest, and not as recognizable.” Robinson went on to explain that each branch, while under a common umbrella organization, must handle its own fundraising. The Boys and Girls Club of America is a non-profit organization that provides after-school services focusing on youth development in a myriad of areas including education, arts, sports and fitness, and career exploration. All children between the ages of six to eighteen are welcome to benefit from the programs provided. They are open from when schools let out until 6:30pm on weekdays and they also have special hours and programs to accommodate for the summer. The organization prides itself on developing age-appropriate programs that will help children, and especially those in need, develop skills and also give them access to tools that will aid in their achievement of success.

For teens that are nearing college-age, the Boys and Girls Club provides a College Resource Center that is full of information about scholarships, the SATs, college applications, and even goes on field trips to college campuses, allowing kids to visit various schools and see for themselves the merits each possesses. For younger children, they provide reading programs in which each child is tested and their books are leveled to match the reading level of that particular child. They sponsor summer learning programs, mentorship programs much like the Big Brother/Big Sister programs, as well as programs that give these children access to the arts.

“Our motto is that everybody has a gift,” said Robinson. “And by creating the opportunity to explore different areas of interest and different media, we can help kids find out what that gift is, and then nurture and develop it.” He spoke of culinary programs, arts programs, team sports— anything to get the kids active and interested in their own future. “We want them to follow their dreams, and we are the support system that will help them do it.”

October 16 to October 22, 2014

Last year’s AMFM Festival showcased the Boys and Girls Club Shooting Stars Production company. This is one of the many arts programs provided by the Boys and Girls Club; this one focuses on photography and filmmaking. The AMFM Fest charged the kids with making films based on the question “Who Am I?” Each child made a film on the subject they are the best experts on: who they are as people, and as a community.

The kids had their films shown on a big screen, along with full red carpet treatment, including a limo ride, media attention, and photographers. Each of them even received versions of an Academy Award.

This year, in honor of the 20th Anniversary of the California Desert Protection Act, the Boys and Girls Club has spent the last six months taking the children all over California, to Joshua Tree, to San Jacinto—and they’ve put together an educational documentary of their experiences at these national parks.

AMFM Fest, which will be going on November 14th, 15th, and 16th, will be showcasing that film and the children who contributed to its production. Speaking of last years’ festivities, Robinson said, “The kids were just glowing. They felt like rock stars.”

In addition to AMFM Fest, the Cathedral City branch of the Boys and Girls Club has numerous upcoming events designed to create awareness and, hopefully, raise funds for their community projects. On October 23rd, they are hosting the National Lights On After School event, which will be the kickoff to their Join the Crusade Campaign. There will be an open house at the Boys and Girls Club with free tours every twenty minutes starting at 6pm and a tour in Spanish at 7pm.

On November 13th the Boys and Girls Club will be taking part in the Give Big Riverside online event. It’s a twenty-four hour online giving campaign in which many non-profit organizations will participate. Anyone is free to go online and pick the organization of their choice and donate. Through this event, there will be prizes and bonuses granted to the organization that receives the largest number of donations or the highest amount over a certain period of time, making every donation worth far more than its original dollar amount.

Last, but definitely not least, they have the 5th Annual Holiday Extravaganza on December 3rd. It’s a traditional kick-off to the holidays,

with musical entertainment, an auction, and races for the kids. Admission is $30 but that does include food and drinks, so everyone is sure to have a fantastic time! The money gained from the event will go straight to the Cathedral City Boys and Girls Club.

Over the last ten years, Cathedral City’s branch has been focusing on community projects such as turning abandoned buildings into teen centers, playgrounds, and other facilities for children. Those are wonderful additions, but Robinson realizes that now is the time to focus on funds—but he intends to be proactive about it. “I don’t want to stand there with my hand out—I want to make every donation count. If we can raise it, we can double it.”

To this end, he has arranged for various organizations to match donations for each

of the upcoming events. The open house will match up to $100,000 in donations, whereas the Give Big Riverside has two separate deals to match up to $5,000, which could total to triple or quadruple that number if they reach the goal. For the Holiday Extravaganza, the Berger Foundation has agreed to match up to $25,000, so every person that attends will be donating $60 towards their local Boys and Girls Club when only spending $30 and having a great holiday time in the bargain.

For any more information on the Boys and Girls Club, please visit their website at www. bgcccity.org or call at 760-324-5844.

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October 16 to October 22, 2014

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By Denise Ortuno Neil

Kiwanis Division 47 Season Kick-off

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he 2014/2015 Kiwanis Club season kick-off for Division 47, went off without a hitch on Saturday, October 11th at the Deli on Miles in Indio. The meeting set the season in motion and also served as a Proclamation Ceremony for the new Kiwanis East Coachella Valley Club.

The Kiwanis Club District 47 includes the lower and higher desert, Yucca Valley, 29 Palms and Hemet. The Kiwanis Club will be celebrating their 100 year anniversary next year. The organization is global, has 600,000 members and has been dedicated to helping children and communities for almost a century.

The Kiwanis Club members are passionate about their organization. They have their own inner workings with Lt. Governors, PLG’s (Past Lieutenant Governors) Presidents and Secretaries. They also have K-Kids for elementary grades, Builders Club for Middle School (I was one), Key Club for high school and Circle K for college students. It all seems to work for the club as they make a difference in their communities with their dedicated efforts.

The new Kiwanis East Coachella Valley Club just started March of 2014. The new club sponsored the day’s event. President of the new club Jim Wiley was on hand as was the club’s President –elect Carmen Grace. The Indio Mayor Mike Wilson was in attendance with his lovely wife Gina Wilson.

The mayor presented the new club with a Proclamation deeming October 11th 2014 as Kiwanis Club East Coachella Valley Day. Jim Wiley was proud to accept it for the club.

The new Kiwanis East Coachella Valley Club has different events coming up in the

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near future. They are partnering with Indio Baseball Camp and will be having a See’s Candy drive for the holidays. The club will also be involved with the Patriot Ride, which is a smaller version of the Tour de Palm Springs, and takes place in the east side of the valley. They will also be providing shuttle service for Coachella Fest concert goers who want to go into the city of Indio. The Kiwanis East Coachella Valley Club is on a fast track to growing their club.

Also on the podium circuit was PLG Lee Miller, who talked about how the Kiwanis Club will be sponsoring a float in the Rose Parade.

The theme will be “Inspiring Children”, a fitting theme for them to embrace.

PLG (Past Lt. Govenor) Jack Lacy of Lasr- Ink discussed the official visit of the Governor coming soon. Lacy is an official member of the Palm Springs Club, which has been around since 1951, and sponsored the new East Valley Club, which Lacy serves as counselor.

PLG Herman Platzke discussed the Eliminate Program and their fight to eradicate Tetanus disease. The Kiwanis Club works closely with UNICEF to end suffering around the world.

The whole event took place at the Deli on Miles in Old Town Indio. The quaint restaurant is owned by former Indio Mayor Elaine Holmes. She opened the Deli on Miles just this past spring. She serves breakfast and lunch, and her sandwiches are made with premium Boars Head meats and soups and salads are homemade, “It’s a labor of love,” said Holmes. She looks forward to the cooler weather so guests can enjoy her cozy patio and dine al fresco when she expands her hours to include dinner service. Holmes is a staunch advocate of the Kiwanis Club and was delighted to have been the chosen venue for their event.

The meeting closed out with a raffle drawing and all the members singing “Hail to Kiwanis”.

The Kiwanis Club District 47 is off to a great season of helping children throughout their communities and being a beacon of hope for change not only here in the Coachella Valley, but throughout the world. “Hail to Kiwanis”!!

For more information visit kiwanis.org.

Community

By Denise Ortuno Neil

Junior League of Palm Springs Helps Other Desert Organizations

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he desert has many charities that help a variety of different causes. But with the demand that these organizations have to fulfill the need of those that they help, they at times need help of their own. The Junior League of Palm Springs is there to help these organizations help others by providing them with trained volunteers ready and able to assist in a variety of capacities.

The Junior League started in 1901 and is the oldest woman’s volunteer organization in the world. It is a 501(c) (3) non-profit, spans 4 countries (Canada, United States, United Kingdom and Mexico) and has 292 leagues with over 150,000 woman involved. The members of the Junior League are an impressive group. From Eleanor Roosevelt to Sandra Day O’Connor, Junior League members have been leaders not only in the league itself, but in their own realms.

In talking to the president of the Junior League of Palm Springs, Candice Knox, it is clear that she is proud to be part of such an iconic organization,“ We have trained volunteers that will work at developing the potential of women and will therefore improve their communities,” said Knox. Knox has been involved with the Junior League of Palm Springs for 5 years.

Besides her duties with the organization, she also is the Director of Sales and Marketing for David Knox Productions...yes, her husband.

Junior League members are dedicated volunteers, but it is much more than that.

Active members range in age from 21 to 35 and are not volunteers in name only; they are required to participate in league activities and go through training. They pay annual dues, attend meetings and have community obligations. If it sounds like they are soldiers, in a way they are. The dedication that these women have to helping their communities is commendable, making their communities stronger and themselves stronger as well.

Knox explained that each Junior League has their own agenda…projects that they focus on.

It was in fact a member of the Junior League that came up with the idea for schools to provide school lunches for their students, after she saw that kids were going without food while in school. That idea took fire and helped establish a national requirement for schools.

Another example of projects that they focus on

is the Junior League in Portland, Oregon. They are directed in combating human trafficking, which is vastly becoming a nationwide issue no longer being swept aside. The Junior League of Palm Springs is also getting involved in fighting human trafficking here in the desert by helping out the Safe House of the Desert in Thousand Palms.

Knox points out that the Junior League of Palm Springs is working on coming up with their own project. But in the meantime, they are in high gear helping other charities around the Coachella Valley, serving the community the best way possible.

The Junior League of Palm Springs lends a helping hand to the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission, Boys and Girls Club, and Martha’s Village and Kitchen among others. They are also working diligently with the Ophelia Project.

The Ophelia Project helps girls from 8th to 12th grade, mentoring them to increase their selfworth, impacting their lives in a positive way to increase their potential.

The Junior League of Palm Springs next big event will be their Sustainers Holiday Luncheon at the Miramonte Resort and Spa in Indian Wells on December 15th. The event will serve as a Toy Drive and Fundraiser benefitting the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission. After the event, the toys will be immediately delivered to the CVRM. Knox points out that they are always looking for new volunteers, but that it is a commitment that must be made whole heartily. There are a group of women who will be starting their training this month. The next group will not start again until next October.

With over 100 charities in the Coachella Valley, the need for volunteers is a constant demand. Our community is fortunate to have the Junior League of Palm Springs not only assist the charities that help so many, but also to have them enrich our community with civic minded women who are committed to make a difference in this world.

For more information visit: juniorleagueps.org or ajli.org

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By Denise Ortuno Neil

The Mesmerizing Ron Stubbs

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he Coachella Valley’s entertainment choices are growing at a rapid pace.

And now with Ron Stubbs calling the desert home, we are entering high octane entertainment levels. With his Comedy Hypnosis Show, he will be mesmerizing us with a stunning performance we will not soon forget.

Originally from Seattle Washington, Ron Stubbs and his wife Jeanie moved to the Coachella Valley in 2013 after visiting the area for performances throughout the years, “We love the desert,” states Stubbs.

He started performing his hypnosis shows in 1998 and has been on an upswing ever since, “It’s been a fantastic ride that I don’t see ending anytime soon,” said Stubbs.

I asked Stubbs how he got into doing his hypnosis show. He was actually performing as a musician and was frustrated with the direction he was going. He was working as licensed therapist during the day and playing music at night. He then saw an opportunity to take a hypnosis class, and along with his wife Jeanie, he did. He was skeptical at first about hypnosis like most people are, but he was quickly convinced after he was put under, woke up an hour later and wondered what the hell had happened. He continued taking the class and two years later was actually teaching it, suffice it to say, Stubbs was now a full believer in hypnosis.

Stubbs has taught at three major colleges, written six books on hypnosis, has appeared in movies and on radio and television. His 2003 hypnosis/meditation CD “The Hearts Journey” was considered for seven Grammy Awards, which was the first recognition for a CD of its type.

Stubbs is quick to correct the skeptics who question hypnosis. He points out that it is really quite simple. He says that we are being hypnotized everyday by television and the media. “If you’ve ever had an experience when you’ve driven somewhere and don’t remember driving there, or just spaced out, that’s a form of hypnosis. It’s a natural occurrence that people get into several times a day, all I do is direct it a little and have some fun with it,” Said Stubbs.

Stubbs performs his shows with his wife Jeanie who is also a licensed hypnotherapist.

She helps him run the show and provides him with a second pair of eyes to survey the participants.

The show itself is lighthearted and fun!

Stubbs starts out with doing some standup comedy and then gets right into the show by selecting volunteers from the audience. He doesn’t do anything that would humiliate or embarrass the participants. And although his shows are not dirty by any means, they do tickle the line of risqué. But seriously, what fun would it be if it didn’t? He also does something during his show called “Give Back”. It is when he helps out the participants with a real issue like wanting to quit smoking or lose weight. He will give them key words that will spark the desired effect.

Besides working his shows, Stubbs is also available for private therapy sessions.

Stubbs performs between 200 and 250 shows a year and has had over a quarter of a million people up on stage. His show has taken him all over the U.S., Canada and Europe. And now we are lucky to have him here in the Coachella Valley.

He will debut his show at the fabulous Purple Room in Palm Springs on October 24th. The show starts at 7pm and dinner is available at the club starting at 5:30. The show lasts about 90 minutes and is pure entertainment from start to finish. He will perform again at the Purple Room on December 13th and then will be there every week.

The Coachella Valley has many entertainment offerings, but nothing as entrancing as the Ron Stubbs Comedy Hypnosis Show. He is a welcomed addition to Coachella Valley performers. Get ready to be mesmerized!

For more information visit www. rockandrollhypnotist.com

amfm fest

October 16 to October 22, 2014

By rich henrich

AMFM FEST, A CELEBRATION OF ART, MUSIC, FILM AND MORE RETURNS TO CATHEDRAL CITY NOV. 13-16

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he second annual AMFM Fest presented by Film 4 Change, the City of Cathedral City and UltraStar Mary Pickford Theater makes its return to Cathedral City town square once again with art, music, film and more. This year’s festival will open Thursday Nov. 13th with a play starring screen legend Ed Asner and film director Mark Rydell (Cowboys, On Golden Pond) who will also present their short film Good Men. Opening night reception will be in the Mary Pickford Theater with an exhibit of art by Santa Fe artists Grant Kosh and Raymond Schwarz followed by an after party at Trilussa Ristorante.

Friday day will feature a shorts program in the afternoon followed by a screening of Cowboys with director Mark Rydell and a special screening of Evergreen Christmas, starring Robert Loggia (Scarface), Booboo Stewart (Twilight), Naomi Judd and Greer Grammer. The film, is produced by local resident, Kim Waltrip, of Kim and Jim Productions and celebrates the wonder of friends, family and community. Another local filmmaker, Brad Mercer will screen his short film Sushi Anyone? before the 50’s styled PG-13 horror film 1959 which features Eric Roberts. CV Weekly will present the rock doc Rye Coalition featuring Dave Grohl and Jesse Hughes.

David Macias, AMFM Fest Co-Director of Music, will present a fantastic line up of local talent including his band Machin’ along with Giselle Woo & The Night Owls, Gene Evaro Jr. & The Family and the Pedestrians. Saturday’s line up, created by co-director Brad Mercer will feature local acts Alyce Bowie, Bo & The Bluesdrivers, Chris Daniels Project and headliner Ry Bradley. Titled Kilt will bring their famous beer garden and food trucks will be onsite over the weekend for delicious flavor and culinary creativity to feed to the hungry festival crowd.

Saturday will feature a panel presented by Palm Springs Women in Film followed by the award-winning immigration documentary 120 Days with director Ted Roach in attendance.

Actor Luke Edwards (The Wizard, Little Big

League) will screen Little Treasures a film he produced. A powerful and emotional story May I Be Frank, will screen followed by a Q & A. Woody Harrelson says “...Frank and the boys demonstrate what community can look like if we take a stand for a purpose larger then ourselves.” And Jason Mraz says “This film is a triumph…where the hero defeats the villain within himself AND gets the girl in the end.” The evening of film heats up with Roxie a raucous film about two guys in their 60’s living life like they’re in their heyday again. Local producer and AMFM Fest, Director, Stephanie Bell, will screen her sci-fi film Inverse with Josh Wingate (World War Z, General Hospital,) in attendance. The highlight of the night, no pun intended will be another local filmmaker, Christian Sesma’s The Night Crew with Jason Mewes (Jay and Silent Bob), Bokeem Woodbine (Ray, Riddick), Luke Goss(Hell Boy 2, Death Race)and the one and only Danny Trejo.

CV Weekly will also present the Quiet Riot doc Well Now You’re Here, There’s No Way Back.

Sunday starts with two educational panels on the arts followed by an intriguing documentary One Little Pill by Claudia Christian (Babylon 5) on how Finland treats alcoholism. In honor of the 60th Anniversary of the once banned drama Salt of the Earth, one of the most important films for the labor movement ever captured on celluloid, will screen at 2 pm with Bill Jarrico, the son of the late producer. Ending on a warm fuzzy family friendly note, the festival will close with a screening of Popovich, an intriguing and heartwarming story about a man who saves animals from shelters and trains them to be circus acts, will screen for all to enjoy. The Closing Night party will be at Schmidy’s Tavern starting at 9pm to celebrate the arts.

This year, AMFM Fest and CVEP have partnered to raise money for arts-based scholarships in the Coachella Valley. Currently, a match for $15,000 has been pledged. Please come out and support the event and help future artists in need of scholarships. For more information, please visit: www.facebook.com/AMFMfest

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Local Music Spotlight

By lisa morgan

Local Musicians Make the Big Time: Ozzmania LIVE on AXS TV!

October 28 @ The Whiskey A Go Go, Hollywood. SUPER FAN VIP PRIZE CONTEST

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chmidy’s Tavern was as prepared as they could be for the event that would be OZZMANIA. It was a packed house, and not a single fan was disappointed. Vince Pacelli on bass, from the band Dirt (Alice in Chains Tribute), teamed up with Michael Clemens on drums. They powered their way through the show like demi-god, brothers of thunder. Meanwhile, Mark Knapp wielded his axe expertly, like a veteran, Spartan warrior, only with better hair. They provided the perfect backdrop for the man who channels the spirit of the prince of darkness like no other - Ozzy’s doppelganger, Michael Reade. “First time I saw Ozzmania, I was totally blown away,” shared Ozzmania fan, Tuong-Lan Dang.

“Michael Reade and Mark Knapp lit the stage on fire. They look and sound just like Ozzy and Zakk!”

Out of thousands of talented tribute bands across the country and beyond, the guys of OZZMANIA were awarded the title as one of “The World’s Greatest Tribute Bands”, an honor that is part of AXS TV’s weekly live concert series now in their fourth season. Host and executive producer, Katie Daryl, introduced the all-new lineup of tribute bands just prior to their show at Schmidy’s. I asked Katie how OZZMANIA, a band stacked with our own LOCAL Coachella Valley musicians, was selected. She shared, “‘The World’s Greatest Tribute Bands’ looks

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for acts that look and sound just like the real thing. Ozzmania does a great job with their tribute to Ozzy and Black Sabbath! When you see them perform your jaw will just drop. I’m so excited to have the guys as part of season 4! This way everyone around the country can tune and see their mind blowing talent 100% live from the Whiskey A Go Go in Hollywood on AXS TV!” That show will be filmed Tuesday, October 28th, and CV Weekly will be there to support our local guys’ incredible success.

The beautiful host of the show has done more than just shout out accolades and adorn OZZMANIA with their much deserved crown and title. Miss Daryl has arranged for a prize package for lucky OZZMANIA Super Fans!

SUPER FAN PRIZE PACK! VIP table for 4, Tshirts for 4, Drinks for 4, Guitar picks for 4, West Hollywood memorabilia (tbd), Meet & greet with the band pre-show with back stage photos.

Professional photos with the band after the show Coachella Valley Weekly will be adding their own contributions to the package, details of which will be announced in next issue.

So, if you consider yourself a Super Fan of Ozzy and of our local guys who bring us OZZMANIA, or even if you know of a deserving fan, submit a short essay as to why you think you or they should be awarded the prize package at Ozzmania’s live broadcast from the Whiskey a Go Go, Tuesday, Oct 28th.

Winner/winners will be selected October 21st and announced in the next issue of CV Weekly along with their essay. Follow details on the Facebook event page at OZZMANIA - WORLDS GREATEST TRIBUTE BAND. You may submit your essay there, or email me directly at lisa@coachellavalleyweekly.com.

Put your heart into it. We know that the boys of OZZMANIA sure have. GOOD LUCK!!

October 16 to October 22, 2014

Tilted Kilt Open Mic Competition events Fall Edition Week 3 Winners

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eek 3 of the Fall/Winter edition of the Tilted Kilt Open Mic Competition brought a great time for the musicians and audience members. There were giveaways galore... 10 Wet n Wild Palm Springs tickets were handed out, plus movie tickets, and new movie release t-shits, books, mugs... everything but the kitchen sink from the Mary Pickford theatre. The crowd was warmed up and ready to cheer on their favorit performer.

At nights end PharmTecs took home the win as well as a $100 gift certificate from EstheticX.Obsession Massage & Wax Bar. PharmTecs will now compete in the finals for a shot at the grand prizes of a $500 shopping spree at Guitar Center, a 3 day trip to Las Vegas from Crater Lake Vodka and an entire weekend recording session with producer, Ronnie King at his Chateau Relaxo (valued at $10,000)! 2nd place was awarded to newcomer Jesa Jean who also took home a $100 gift certificate from EstheticX. Obsession Massage & Wax Bar. Another talented musician, Mike Sick-boy placed 3rd and was awarded a movie ticket package from the Mary Pickford Theatre.

What talented musicians and singers we have perform for us each week! THANK YOU for sharing your passion for music: Paul Gihren, Tanya Nunez, Brianna Finnell,

B.R.O. (Daniel & Benny), Benny de la Maier, Maniacal Me (Austin, Felipe, Christian & Francisco), Jim Holiday & Marco Thoma.

Look for coverage of this week’s event in Coachella Valley Weekly. Special thanks to all of our sponsors: Ronnie King Music, Crater Lake Vodka, Guitar Center, EstheticX. Obsession Massage & Wax Bar, Mary Pickford Theater, CV Weekly, Skitzo Kitty, Abe’s Brand and Happy Sushi, Riccio’s Seak Seafood and Pasta.

Remember, the competition is ALL AGES and runs EVERY WEDNESDAY. YOU may compete EVERY week! Sign in at 7pm.

The audience votes by applause so BRING YOUR FRIENDS, FAMILY and FANS!!! See you there. For questions or information about sign-up, please contact your competition host, Morgan James at (714) 651-1911 or OpenMicContact@gmail.com

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Local Music Spotlight

by Lisa Morgan

Elektric Lucie, Dali’s Llama, The Brosquitos and Moon Baby FULL NIGHT of LIVE MUSIC @ Schmidy’s Tavern! Friday, October 17th Starting @ 6 PM

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chmidy’s Tavern has cemented itself as one of the few places to go to hear new, original, live music every week.

Having just hosted the hugely successful, 2 day, Concert for Autism with over 20 live bands, the Tavern is readying itself for more bands, some of which have recently played some high profile, major venues and one who has reached international popularity.

This Friday, Schmidy’s Tavern will treat you to local bands Moon Baby, The Brosquitos, Dali’s Llama and Elektric Lucie.

Elektric Lucie: Several submitted their music to play the annual Tachevah Block Party, only a few were chosen to compete for it. Elektric Lucie was awarded the honor of competing at the Hard Rock Hotel in Palm Springs for the annual Tachevah Block Party, hosted by the Desert Sun and Goldenvoice.

Elektric Lucie, from Coachella, has toured venues and festivals all over California and Mexico, including the House of Blues in San Diego and Hollywood. The alt-rock band born from ex-Members of ZINEMA and other Coachella based bands, has recently finished their first EP, recorded at Music Proz, engineered by Alfonso Recio in Indio, and is currently being mixed and mastered at Lava Sounds in Mexicali, Mexico by Eric Ortega. It is set to be released this November.

Following their show at Schmidy’s, the band will be featured at House Lounge in LA and has been chosen to perform at the Synergy Fest in Coachella, November 15th.

Electric Lucie is made up of front man, Viktor Estrada on guitars and vocals, Jorge “Bassman” Carrillo on bass and chorus, Hernan Hernandez on drums and percussion and Danny Sandoval on keys. The foundation of their music has an energetic, driving beat delivered by insanely steady and tight drums, bass and percussion that have a definite Latin flair while still maintaining a put-your-fist-in-

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the-air, solid, rock and roll feel and sound.

In addition to their tasteful guitar licks, the strong, clear vocals in both Spanish and English complete this amazing bi-cultural rock experience. But perhaps the best thing about this band is that they do it for the sheer love of playing music, and it shows.

That great energy pours out from the stage and over their audience and that, after all, is what it’s really all about.

Check them out at: www.reverbnation.com/zinema1 Search for Elektric Lucie on Facebook Dali’s Llama: Dali’s Llama has been producing some of the desert’s heaviest, grittiest collection of the most nakedly honest and raw rock and roll since before the early incarnation of desert generator parties. Chronically overlooked by locals, and worshiped by music lovers in Germany, Norway and the heartier parts of Europe, Dali’s Llama founders and co-creators, Erica and Zach Huskey, are still passionately at it after more than 2 decades of creative tenacity. With integrity and determination, they have been blazing the DIY trail on principle, long before the changing, oversaturated music industry made it a necessity.

Recipients of the Coachella Valley Music Awards, 2014 Trailblazer Award, Zach and wife Erica Huskey, have been part of the fold that is responsible for what the music world now calls the “desert rock” or “stoner rock” sound. Not one to water down his music or opinions Zach recently shared, “I’m really sick of this ‘Stoner Rock’ thing. I don’t know how Desert Rock turned into Stoner Rock.

It was never meant to be that way,” shared Zach.

Debuting new songs at a recent show at The Hood Bar and Pizza, the new music revealed yet another level of depth to an arsenal that is already imbedded with authenticity. “I really concentrated on the

songwriting aspect with the new songs,” shared Zach. “Texture, original topics, themes and structure...I don’t hear a lot of ‘original’ music out there. Nobody’s mixing the heavy desert rock with a ‘My Bloody Valentine’ with keyboard on top. Nobody’s mixing The Cure with Black Sabbath, and that’s the goal with the new music.” The recent addition of keyboardist, Joe Dillon, was a key factor in Zach achieving his new songwriting goals, and definitely added a fantastic element to their already huge sound (not to mention, it’s fun to watch someone really enjoy what they do as Dillon does). “Joe will be providing pure keys (no samples) working WITH the guitar,” shared Zach. “The bass and drums will play over the top like with the band ‘Killing Joke.’ It won’t be ‘garage band’ either. It’s more sophisticated in a way, but not too serious.

It’s new for us. And I don’t hear anybody else doing it.”

“I feel like I’m getting old,” Zach joked. “I approach our new music like it’s going to be the last Dali’s Llama album ever and I want

it to be the best.” If you consider yourself a fan of the desert music scene, you really don’t qualify if you have yet to see a Dali’s Llama show.

Follow them at Dalisllamarecords.com The Brosquitos: This is a BAND TO WATCH! Too young to play past 10pm at most venues, they are mind-blowingly talented with nothing but time to hone their craft. After meeting and speaking with James Johnson, founder and frontman for the band, I have the highest hopes for the future of this band and their music.

“It all started with the school talent show, here at Desert Hot Springs High School,” James shared. “We played a cover song that people thought was one of our own. It actually became a hit at our school!” Since then, The Brosquitos have played at Pappy and Harriet’s in Joshua Tree, DragonFly in Los Angeles, in front of Interscope Records in Santa Monica, The Federal Bar in Hollywood, and the Marquee Academy of Performing Arts in Palm Springs.

Most recently, the band was chosen out of

October 16 to October 22, 2014

by Lisa Morgan

Lee Gallagher and The Hallelujah Friday, October 17th @ Bar, Palm Springs several applicants to perform at Mix 100.5’s, Acoustic Palooza at the Hard Rock Hotel, Palm Springs. The crowd response to this band was phenomenal, rivaling that of the extremely dynamic and talented headliner, Andy Grammer. Like old pros, they took to the stage and owned it, as well as the crowd. “The experience that Mix 100.5 and Bradley Ryan gave us was completely breath taking,” shared James. Stumbling for the words to describe it, he finally said, “It was a feeling of exclusive happiness.” Having been there to witness their performance, I’d say they managed to transfer that same exact feeling to their audience.

The Brosquito’s recorded a brand new single just this week. Their music has a very new and refreshing, young feel to it, but is very much anchored in the influences of the timeless and authentic music that predates them. Beyond their obvious skills in song crafting and performance, this band, via their front man, emanates a maturity beyond their years that I would love to see in some bands with twice their

years and experience. Humble, grateful, responsible and driven, I’m confident this band will continue to bring much pride to the community and the school that they represent. facebook.com/thebrosquitos Twitter: @LosBrosQuitos (FULL EP)- www.soundcloud.com/thebrosquitos Moon Baby: Members Georgia Terlaje on keyboard/vocals, Bobby Lucarelli on drums, Janet Janes on bass/vocals, Zallen (aka Michael Allen Jones) on guitar/vocals/ piano will take the stage for a rocking dinner set from 6pm to 8pm. Hailing from Palm Springs, describing themselves as alternative rock, this will be their debut performance at Schmidy’s following a strong performance at the Tavern’s Open Mic night.

They currently rank #3 on Reverbnation’s Palm Springs, Alternative chart.

Find them at: www.reverbnation.com/ moonbaby4 and facebook.com/pages/ MoonBaby/809161289114395

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ee Gallagher and his band The Hallelujah provide a “teaser” on their website for their debut album, due out January 2015. It is one minute and 30 seconds long, and it is aggravating as hell. It is way too short, incredibly enticing, igniting a hunger that dwells in many of us; that longing for something real, fresh, and exciting, like music used to be.

Que the play button staring at you from the center of the home page, and the music will gently build as the screen transforms from city night lights to the band walking toward you in slow motion, at early dawn, coming over the crest of a hilltop, the city behind them background.

With a gentle psychedelic feel, wind chimes and percussion give way to the breathy, alluring vocal of Lee Gallagher over the top of subdued but powerful instrumental. He sings, “Hallelujah.” In that one moment, you know that this is going to be an album that could solidly impact your own musical soul.

With vocals that maintain their own refreshingly unique delivery, this voice and this music not only reflect the obvious influences, they are channeled! The list of timeless influences one inhales from this music in its first few measures is long and rich: artists like Led Zeppelin, Black Crows, The Faces, and The Allman Brothers (to name a few). Gallagher opens his mouth, the band plays, and you know you are in the presence of some real rock and roll integrity.

“Hallelujah” cries your heart, and then it’s over. They have opened up the pit of your appetite, given you a taste of something you forgot you were hungry for, and then left you there...starving for more.

The only way you will get “more”, is by being at Bar in Palm Springs this Friday

Night. Lee Gallagher and The Hallelujah, a four piece band (guitars, keys and bass), will be there, performing live with their new album, in hand. The music and the venue are a perfect pairing, as this family owned establishment has a menu that will have a similar effect on your tastebuds.

Hailing from the midwest and rooted in San Francisco, here’s what their local press has to say about them: “When music fans think of great singersongwriters, they might think of Neil Young and when they think of powerful voices they might think of Robert Plant. Perhaps the generation of today and tomorrow, they might think of Lee Gallagher as both.” Bay Area Examiner “An obvious walking, talking lead singer, someone about to grab the nearest mic and wail. And wail he does.” City Beat Magazine “Hazy folk rock - Americana” that “gives a serious nod to the musical aesthetics of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young but Gallagher’s voice upholds a particularly recognizable nod to Neil Young.” -The Deli Hallelujah! Truly great music is on the horizon! It has made its way “through the mountain pass” that is saturated with bedroom technology, auto tune and ProTool enhanced recordings from artists who cannot perform their music live. It has found its way to our desert’s own fertile soil, rich with musical talents of its own, and I am confident that it will be well received. Let’s just hope the music industry gets it right, and perhaps we can be part of Lee Gallagher and The Hallelujah’s rise to forefront of today’s music.

See the teaser and other music for yourself at www.leegallaghermusic.com.

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NICK OLIVERI’S UNCONTROLLABLE

WESTFIELD MALL 72840 Hwy 111 #171 Palm Desert, CA 92260 760-341-2017 www.recordalley.com

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October 16 to October 22, 2014

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ick Oliveri, the enfant terrible of Desert Rock is back. Anyone familiar with his music knows his impressive resume, but still it bears repeating. Starting more than 25 years ago, Nick’s nascent efforts in Sons Of Kyuss and Katzenjammer led toplaying bass with local unsung heroes, RagTag. The four piece also featured guitarist James Danielson, drummer Eric Turner and lead vocalist Rick Shelley. The band’s style was a Glam-Punk-Metal hybrid that could have shared a bill with Guns N’ Roses and Jane’s Addiction. Unfortunately, their rock & roll dreams were dashed by the “pay to play” realities of the Sunset Strip.

After RagTag imploded, Oliveri reconnected with his Katzenjammer pal, Josh Homme and Kyuss, (sans the Sons), was re-born. Along with vocalist JohnGarcia and drummer Brant Bjork they created two iconic albums, Wretch and Blues For The Red Sun. Oliveri left the band right as Blues… was being released. The band recruited bassist Scott Reeder and wound up touring with Metallica. Nick teamed up with hardcore San Francisco Punks the Dwarves. He played bass on and off with them, recording under his destructo pseudonym, Rex Everything.

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By the late ‘90s Kyuss had collapsed and Oliveri and Homme reunited again, (along with a rotating cast of band mates) and formed Queens Of The Stone Age. Homme characterized their music as “rock heavy enough for the boys and sweet enough for the girls.” Their self-titled debut arrived in 1998, and Oliveri joined just in time to tour.

QOTSA’s next two albums, Rated R and Songs For The Deaf were both massive, critically and commercially, but once again Homme and Oliveri reached an impasse and Oliveri was fired, replaced by musical savant, Alain Johannes.

Oliveri had already begun a side project, Mondo Generator. Now it became his full-time job. Mondo Generator’s debut, Cocaine Rodeo had been recorded in between QOTSA commitments. It received a proper release in 2000. Their sophomore effort, A Drug Problem That Never Existed arrived in 2003. He put together a real band, featuring Dave Catching, Brant Bjork and Molly McGuire and went out on the road.

In between recording and touring with the rotating line-up of Mondo Generator,

Oliveri found time to record a couple of solo albums, Demolition Day in 2004 and Death Acoustic in 2009.

By 2010 he had reunited with Brant Bjork and John Garcia as Kyuss Lives!

The line-up also included guitarist Bruno Fevery. Playing Kyuss songs exclusively, they toured extensively throughout America and Europe. On some dates, Oliveri’s original Kyuss replacement, Scott Reeder sat in with the band.

However, when it was announced that Kyuss Lives! was going to record, Reeder and Josh Homme filed a lawsuit, successfully prohibiting the band from recording under the Kyuss Lives! sobriquet. Oliveri left the line-up just as they became Vista Chino.

Now ever-prolific Nick Oliveri is back with a new solo effort, as Nick Oliveri’s Uncontrollable. The album, entitled Leave Me Alone, feels like his most personal music to date.

Opening with the sound of car engine turning over and rev’ing up, the first track, “Human Cannonball Explodes,” details a narcoleptic hell ride. Over a punishing beat and downstroke guitar, Oliveri yelps “Asleep at the wheel, wake up man, this is real!/Like a bullet in my head, the blood boils down.”

Both “Keep Me In The Loop” and “Get Lost (With Me”) work hard to camouflage Oliveri’s very real sense of loneliness and alienation. The former weds a frenetic beat to mastodon riff-age and careening bass lines. “Lonely is a noose,” he intones over a blistering guitar solo. “Soon all this pain will be gone.”

On the latter, search-and-destroy guitar riffs slither through a minefield of pummeling drums. Oliveri almost pleads “Just let it all loose/ Get lost in the city with me.” The cyclonic guitar solo rides roughshod over his sepulchral vocals.

The aggression rarely lets up on this album. It’s clear that Oliveri’s musical touchstones remain Punk and Metal.

However, on three tracks his versatility, as well as his vulnerability slip through.

“Luv Is Fiction” has almost a Rockabilly feel. A chunky back-beat collides with gnarled guitar riffs. Oliveri’s casual misogyny is on full display “I treat objects like women, I drink beer with a slice of lemon. “He insists he wants no emotional connections… “I came for your kisses, your heart-shaped box, don’t start trippin’ our love will go into detox.” The marauding guitar solo is equal parts Yngwie Malmasteen and Dexter Romweber!

“Come And You’re Gone” is anchored by a crashing backbeat and ricocheting riffs. Here he seems intent on exorcising his demons. “You’ve been stalking the hallways, you’ve been haunting me always.”

As the tempo accelerates, speeding toward a thrashy conclusion the song closes with a sound-clip of a cinematic punch-up.

Finally “The Robot Man” opens with the “thwop thwop thwop” of helicopter blades, police sirens and rampaging guitar riffs that recall Khatchaturian’s “Sabre Dance.”

The lyrics offer not-so-cryptic allusions to Oliveri’s infamous run-in with the Los Angeles S.W.A.T. team.

Other interesting tracks include “The Void.” Supersonic speed-metal riffs crash over buzzing bass lines and Hi-Hat fills.

The lyrics take a harrowing plunge into “mental pain.” The title track is a tart guitar instrumental. It’s the musical equivalent of a palate-cleansing sorbet served between Heavy Metal main courses!

The album closes with the despondent “Death Leads The Way” a hiccupping rhythm hopscotches through a scorched melody. Oliveri’s mien is startlingly matter of fact. “It seems like death is shadowing me, following my every move, every step I take.” Hopefully the relentless, scabrous see-saw guitar attack that concludes this song will keep the grim reaper at bay.

“Leave Me Alone” should satisfy Punks and Metal-Heads alike. After 25 years, Nick Oliveri’s persona seems set in stone: The buck-naked satyr who flaunts authority and takes no prisoners. But scratch beneath the surface and there is a sweetness, a sadness and a level of introspection that belies his wicked ways. Hopefully someday he will feel comfortable enough to let those aspects of his personality shine through his music.

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October 16 to October 22, 2014

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issy, a sweet little terrier, was the first of hundreds of rescue dogs I have adopted into homes during the past five years. This first adoption was the quickest and easiest.

On June 11, 2009, I headed towards the city of Rialto for the 50th anniversary party for my family’s business, Don’s Bicycles. Rialto, once a town of working class families and Orange groves, was hit hard by the economy’s downturn.

Foreclosed homes and stray animals abound.

My niece spotted a little reddish brown stray dog, and was excitedly waiting for me to show up. However, the dog started crossing Riverside Avenue, the busy main thoroughfare. We closed our eyes in horror, which was quickly replaced with joy when the dog emerged alive through the onslaught of rush hour traffic. I quickly scooped her up.

We drove the dog through nearby streets, asking residents if they recognized the dog. I put her on a leash to see if she would show us her home. I sought out prospective adopters at the party. I made my first trip to the Devore shelter, the San Bernardino County shelter that has jurisdiction over Rialto. This grim shelter is on a dead end street at the base of the mountains. I would later learn their live release rate is very low.

The shelter staff checked the dog for a microchip

precious porche

This adorable 1-yr-old Terrier hopes someone will give her a Ride out of the shelter soon! She’s Dog #A1137650 at the Coachella Valley Animal Campus, 72-050 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms.

(760) 834-7000.

Meet Trisha

Trisha will mesmerize you with her big gold eyes!

This 1-yr-old long term shelter resident waits patiently for a loving home.

Cat ID#A1126341 at the Coachella Valley Animal Campus, 72-050 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms.

(760) 343-3644.

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(there was none), and checked to see if anyone reported a missing dog of this description (no one had). I left my contact information, but knew I could never leave an animal there. The wail of the kenneled dogs echoed off the walls of the nearby mountains, and I hugged the little terrier promising her a good future. Any animal in a public shelter is at risk. The terrier’s owner never came looking for her.

Back in the Coachella Valley, I was determined to find my new charge a home. I walked the dog over to meet my neighbor, Sherylle Delaney.

Sherylle opened the door and exclaimed, “I’ve always wanted a dog like that.” I quickly responded, “Guess what, you do!” and told the story of the lost dog. Missy had a new home!

Sherylle called the next day to report the dog was crying for me. Her vet recommended Missy and I not see each other for the next month. We coordinated our dog walking schedule to be out at different times. A dog will always love and remember their rescuer, but I have only seen this extreme reaction happen twice out of hundreds of dogs placed in adoptive homes. Dogs are resilient and usually make an easy transition.

Sherylle thinks Missy’s initial attachment to me was because I rescued her from a particularly dangerous situation. In any case, now we greet each other and Missy happily returns to her own home.

Sherylle last had a dog in 1975 when she moved from a house into an apartment. Sherylle

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became a home owner again in 1998, but having her Dad and his dog stay for awhile made her think twice about getting a pet. Their activities revolved around the dog’s potty schedule. She had no intention of becoming a dog owner again, and walking it during our dreaded desert summers.

Missy became Sherylle’s dog on June 13, 2009. It was a close friend’s birthday, and Sherylle called to wish her a happy day, adding, “I didn’t get you a present, but I got one for myself, a new dog!” She explains, “Adopting Missy was the best thing that’s ever happened to me. Having a dog gets me outside and exercising more often. It’s

been interesting to meet the other neighbors who have dogs. Missy keeps me amused. I’ll be reading the newspaper, and she walks right across it to get my attention. She’s always happy!” Sherylle walks Missy on the greenbelt and carries her across the pavement on hot days.

Sherylle offers advice to other seniors who are thinking of getting a dog. “If you’re in your 70’s, get one of the older dogs over 4 years old from a shelter. I was 70 when I adopted Missy, and probably wouldn’t have selected a dog that was only a year old which Missy was at that time. Most dogs live for 15 years, and you need a plan in case anything happens to you. Getting a dog gives you a new lease on life if you are too sedentary or reclusive. It’s a wonderful way to meet new people. Dogs are also good for your health, and having one can lower your blood pressure.”

Loving All Animals recently expanded their foster program to include SOS, Seniors Offering Shelter. This might be a way for you to enjoy the company of an animal, even if you can’t make a permanent commitment. LAA covers the cost of food and medical care for foster dogs. Whether you are young or old, contact Loving All Animals at (760) 834-7000 to foster or adopt a shelter dog or cat. Dogs approach everything in life with intensity, energy, and optimistic joy, and their spirit is contagious to their humans. There is a wonderful animal waiting for you that will enrich your life! jmcafee7@verizon.net

October 16 to October 22, 2014

by Rick Riozza

Bellatrix Wine Dinner Features Seven Hills Winery he last time we wrote about Bellatrix but has a bright, sweet citrus palate made more

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Restaurant’s wine events, the season was winding down. Now it’s winding back up so I thought I’d alert all you foodies and vino lovers.

Almost everyone in the valley has seen the large stand-alone Mediterranean-style building on the north side of Interstate 10 off of Cook Avenue in Palm Desert. Sometimes mistaken for a hotel, it is The Classic Club owned by the Berger Foundation and houses the celebrated golf club where play is on its renowned Arnold Palmer designed course. And what every wine lover in town should know is that the Bellatrix Restaurant and Wine Bar showcases some of the tastiest and fun winemaker/wine-pairing dinners and wine tasting events.

The entire restaurant runs with a wine theme: “A gracious atmosphere with sun-warm walls, generous dark wood armchairs and white linen tables, Bellatrix’ Mediterranean decor flows from wine themed oil paintings to the wood-and-glass walled wine cellar; a blue velvet curtain separates the dining room from a wood paneled bar. A covered terrace and outdoor seating wraps around the restaurant, accessed from several arched glass doorways.”

With famed celebrity Executive Chef, Gerard Brunett at the helm, he has established Bellatrix Restaurant as a destination for excellent yet simplistic food, which highlight the ingredients while maintaining complex subtleties. Chef Gerard’s eclectic and Mediterranean influences combined with his creative excellence and culinary vision can be seen throughout the various menus, in-house events and wine dinners.

Coming up this October 17th at 6:30 in the evening, Chef Brunett will be matching & pairing appetizers and a four course menu with the fine premium wines from Washington’s Seven Hills Winery.

Established in 1988, Seven Hills Winery is one of Walla Walla Valley’s oldest and most respected wineries. Guided by founder, winemaker and fourth generation farmer, Casey McClellan, Seven Hills Winery crafts an acclaimed portfolio of vineyard-designate and appellation-inspired wines. Focusing on benchmark Cabernet Sauvignons and Bordeauxvarietal reds from the Red Mountain and Walla Walla Valley AVAs, the wines of Seven Hills have played an important role in establishing the region’s reputation for world-class winemaking, and are recognized as some of the finest wines in the Northwest.

The meal Chef Burnett has planned is as follows: Passed Hors D’ Oeuvres will pair the winery’s 2012 Pinot Gris along with Avocado Pancake with ruby grapefruit relish and a Thaistyle Chicken Ceviche with Opal Basil. The winemaker’s notes state: “light straw-gold in color with aromas of ripe citrus, spearmint, pear and fresh hazelnut. There’s an enticing streak of vanilla from the oak. The wine is dry,

interesting by a hint of spearmint by mouth. The finish is clean, brisk and fruitful.” This “gris” part of the “pinot” white grape group is becoming more popular with vino lovers.

First Course: 2012 Columbia Valley Riesling matched with Cardamom Dusted Scallops with Granny Smith Slaw and honey gastrique. The wine carries lime and spices on the lively nose— juicy, intense and nicely perfumed, with subtle, clean citrus and floral flavors in an off-dry style.

Rather Mosel-like. Finishes firm and fairly dry, with good persistence.

Second Course: 2012 Columbia Valley Merlot along with Pepper Crusted Lamb Chop with organic mixed green salad with raspberries, toasted filberts & goat cheese with vintage merlot dressing. This Merlot is sourced from several sub-appelltions of Columbia Valley, with balanced acidity and tannins and good overall structure. Red cherry and currant introduce themselves on the nose with a touch of vanilla and reverberate on the palate with baking spices, chocolate, and raspberry to lead into a bright finish Third Course: 2012 Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon paired with Braised Bison Short Ribs with stone ground sweet corn grits, fig demi glaze & haricot vert bundles. The tasting notes for this Cab state: The wine is fruit and earth dominant, with a remarkable array of wild red and black fruits grounded with leather,

herb, and spice components. Aromas of black currant, coffee bean, green peppercorn, smokey charred meat, oyster shell, and dried herbs.

And for dessert, take a deep breath and look to the 2012 Red Mountain, Ciel Du Cheval to be matched with Cherry Chocolate Decadence with fresh berry puree. “The wine exhibits a brilliant ruby color and an enticing nose of raspberry, cherry, plum, and cassis, with ethereal scents of rose petals, mulberry, alpine wildflowers and white oriental incense. The medium bodied flavors are deliciously rich and supple, intermixed with licorice, cocoa powder, French roast, and Red Mountain calcareous minerals. The seduction continues on the back with gently squeezed berries, kirsch and framboise liqueurs and light toasty oak (40% new French) and graphite, all gliding effortlessly into an endless, lightly spiced finish.” I’d say that dessert will indeed be a mouthful!

Call 760.601.3690 and make your reservation today as seating is limited. And keep the number around to call on other wine events this fall. Bellatrix at the Classic Club, 75-200 Classic Club Blvd, Palm Desert, CA 92211 Cheers & Bon Appétit!

Rick is your somm-about-town entertaining and conducting at wine events & tastings.

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LIT@FANTASY SPRINGS; IND; 760-345-2450 Country Night w/ Chad Freeman & Redline 8pm THE LOUNGE, AGUA CALIENTE; RM; 888-9991995 Quinto Menguante 8-1am MARGARITA’S; PS; 760-778-3500 Live Music 6pm MELVYN’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE; PS; 760325-2323 Ron Greenip 8pm NEIL’S LOUNGE; IND; 760-347-1522 Karaoke 8pm-1:15am THE NEST; PD; 760-346-2314 Kevin Henry 6-8pm Tim Burleson 8pm PAPPY & HARRIET’S; PT; 760-365-5956 The French Revolution: JTRF Presents Ted Quinn’s Variety Show 7:30pm PLAN B LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND COCKTAILS; TP; 760-343-2115 Desert Beatz 2 and Game Night 8pm PURPLE ROOM@CLUB TRINIDAD; PS; 760327-1161ext.230 Johnny Meza & Company 6:30pm RIVIERA RESORT & SPA; PS; 760-327-8311 Martin Ross Starlite Lounge 8pm SAMMY G’s; PS; 760-320-8041 Evaro Brothers 8pm SCHMIDY’S; PD; 760-837-3800 Red’s Rockstar Karaoke 9pm SULLIVAN’S STEAKHOUSE; PD; 760-341-3560 Dude Jones 6pm TACK ROOM TAVERN; IND; 760-347-9985 Karaoke w/ T-Bone 8-12am THREE SIXTY NORTH; PS; 760-327-1773 Tony DiGerlando 6:30pm VICKY’S OF SANTA FE; IW; 760-345-9770 Rodeo Drive’s Happy Hour Cabaret 3:30-5:30pm, Stan Watkins Latin Swing 6:30-10pm VILLAGE PUB; PS; 760-323-3265 DJ Khodi Rayne 4:30-9pm, Nite Fixx 9-2am WESTIN MISSION HILLS; RM; 760-328-5955 Michael Keeth 6-10pm WOODY’S BURGER; PS; 760-230-0188 Bill Saitta 7pm ZELDA’S; PS; 760-325-2375 Tropicana Nights 9pm

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29 PALMS INN; 29 Palms; 760-367-3505 The Bob Garcia Band 6pm 19TH HOLE; PD; 760-772-6696 Karaoke w/ T Bone 9pm ACE HOTEL; PS; 760-325-9900 Kera & The Lesbians w/ DJ Daina Feuer 10pm AJ’S ON THE GREEN; C.C.; 760-202-1111 Karaoke w/ AJ The KJ 8-12am AZUL; PS; 760-325-5533 Noches Azul Latin Night 8pm BAR; PS; 760-537-7337 DJ 10pm BILLY REED’S; PS; 760-325-1946 Live Music 6-10pm BISTRO 60 @TRILOGY; LQ; 760-501-0620 The Carmens 6pm BLUE BAR, SPOTLIGHT 29; INDIO; 760-7755566 DJ PWee 8pm BLUEMBER; RM; 760-862-4581 The Stanley Butler Trio 6-10pm CASCADE LOUNGE, SPA RESORT CASINO; PS; 888-999-1995 DJ Michael Wright 9-1am CASTELLI’S; PD; 760-773-3365 Patrick Tuzzolino 6pm CORK TREE; PD; 760-779-0123 Live Entertainment 6pm DATE SHED; IND; 760-775-6699 9pm DICKIE O’NEALS IRISH PUB; PS; 760-325-2600 Lassie Jo’s Best Damn Karaoke 7pm

EL MEXICALI CAFÉ 2; IND; 760-342-2333 Cesar Daniel Lopez on the harp 6-9pm THE GRILL ON MAIN; LQ; 760-777-7773 House Band 8:45pm HARD ROCK HOTEL; PS; 760-325-9676 “Jump Off” DJ 9pm Lobby, THE HOOD; PD; 760-636-5220 Tribesmen, CIVX and Habitat 9pm HUNTER’S; PS; 760-323-0700 Live VJ 9pm INDIAN WELLS RESORT HOTEL; IW; 760-3456466 Michael D’Angelo 6pm JOSHUA TREE SALOON; JT; 760-366-2250 Live DJ 8:30pm KOKOPELLI’S; YV; 760-228-2589 T.B.A. 7:30pm LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA; PS; 760-3252794 Palm Springs Sound Company,in the afternoon,Hot Rox,in the night LIT@FANTASY SPRINGS; IND; 760-345-2450 Reall Deall 9pm THE LOUNGE; AGUA CALIENTE; RM; 888-9991995 DJ 9pm MARGARITA’S; PS; 760-778-3500 Live Music 6pm MELVYN’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE; PS; 760325-2323 Ron Greenip 8pm NEIL’S LOUNGE; IND; 760-347-1522 Karaoke 8-1:15am THE NEST; PD; 760-346-2314 Kevin Henry 6-8pm Tim Burleson 8pm PALM CANYON ROADHOUSE; PS; 760-3274080 Hoochie Coo, Classic Rock 9pm PALM DESERT COUNTRY CLUB; PD; 760-3450222 Meltdown 6:30pm PAPPY & HARRIET’S; PT; 760-365-5956 Cheers Elephant 9pm, Norwood Fisher’s Super Jam 11pm PJ’S SPORTS LOUNGE; YV; 760-228-1199 T.B.A. 9pm PLAN B LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND COCKTAILS; TP; 760-343-2115 Red’s Rockstar Karaoke 9pm PURPLE ROOM@CLUB TRINIDAD; PS; 760327-1161ext.230 Oh My Goodness It’s Paul Lynde 5:30pm, The Gand Band 8:30pm RED BARN; PD; 760-346-0191 T.B.A. 9pm RIVIERA RESORT & SPA; PS; 760-327-8311 Martin Ross Starlite Lounge 7pm, Lindsey Harper Sidebar Patio 7pm, The Scott Cater Band Sidebar Lounge 10pm ROC’S FIREHOUSE; PD; 760-340-3222 T.B.A. 6:30pm SAMMY G’s; PS; 760-320-8041 Evaro Brothers 8pm SCHMIDY’S; PD; 760-837-3800 Dali’s Llama, Elektric Lucie and Brosquitos 9pm SHANGHAI RED’S @ THE FISHERMAN’S MARKET; LQ; 760-777-1601 Barry Baughn Blues 8-11pm SHELLY’S LOUNGE@TORTOISE ROCK CASINO; 29 Palms; Rojer Arnold & Bobby Furgo 9pm SMOKIN’ BURGERS; PS; 760-883-5999 Ron James 6pm SOUL OF MEXICO; IND; 760-200-8787 Latin Rock 10pm SULLIVAN’S STEAKHOUSE; PD; 760-341-3560 Demetrious and Co. TACK ROOM TAVERN; IND; 760-347-9985 T.B.A. 9pm THREE SIXTY NORTH; PS; 760-327-1773 Pat Rizzo and Dennis Michaels 6:30pm TILTED KILT; PD; 760-773-5458 T.B.A. 9pm TRILUSSA ITALIAN RISTORANTE; PS; 760328-2300 Julius & Sylvia Music Duo 6-10pm

VIBE; MORONGO CASINO; CAB; 951-755-5391 The Rick Whitfield Band 10pm VICKY’S OF SANTA FE; IW; 760-345-9770 Trish Harley & Barney McClure Duo 6:30-10pm VILLAGE PUB; PS; 760-323-3265 T.B.A. 1:304:30pm, Nite Fixx 9-2am, DJ Anwaar Hines 9-2am VUE GRILLE & BAR; IW; 760-834-3800 Slim Man Solo Show 5:30pm WILLIE BOYS; MV; 760-363-3343 T.B.A. 9pm THE WINE BAR BISTRO; LQ; 760-564-8744 Rob & jb 7:30pm WOODY’S BURGER; PS; 760-230-0188 Sharon Sills 6:30pm ZELDA’S; PS; 760-325-2375 Girl’s Night out w/ The Men on the Hollywood Strip 9pm

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October 16 to October 22, 2014

By Raymond Bill

Clementine Gourmet Marketplace & Café

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nspired by my most recent dining experience, I decided to see what culinary competition exists in this valley for fine French cuisine. My inquiry led me to Clementine Gourmet Marketplace and Café where I discovered that they are now open for dinner, serving more than just French favorites. Clementine also offers flavors from Morocco, Spain, Italy and other Mediterranean countries. Whether you are stopping by for fresh baked baguettes or staying for dinner, this café/market is so unique that you will become a fan after just one visit!

Having heard that lunchtime can be quite busy, my date and I decided to take advantage of enjoying dinner together at Clementine. The dining area is newly remodeled to accommodate approximately 40 more seats and the décor is captivating.

We were greeted by our lovely and welcoming server, Kira, who was not only well-versed in the cuisine, having spent some time in France herself, she shared with us about the artist responsible for the

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beautiful paintings on the wall. Kira is truly an ambassador of this gourmet café and we were pleased to share our evening in her company.

Upon recommendation, we began with the French Pate Tartine. This would have been a perfect portion for an entrée but rich enough in flavor to share as a starter. The pate is 100% pork and perfectly paired with subtle flavors of whole grain mustard and arugula with sweet cherry tomato chutney.

This was certainly unlike any pate I have tried in the desert.

We followed the Tartine with undoubtedly the best Quiche Lorraine you will find anywhere. Period. The Clementine Quiche is a family recipe that will have you begging for more with each bite. The Quiche is a deep dish serving with bits of delicious bacon and a flakey golden crust, served with a side of butter lettuce and sliced tomatoes in a Dijon vinaigrette. WOW! Though there are so many items I have yet to try, it will be a challenge for me to return without ordering this dish again.

Although a full liquor license will be in effect come November, there is an impressive wine list of which the manager was happy to offer suggestions. We took a moment to enjoy our Sauvignon Blanc from Loire valley before pairing our main course with a Central Coast Pinot Noir. Proper wine serving etiquette was noticed and appreciated.

We opted to share our main course after seeing a large display of freshly prepared desserts near the front of the café. Trusting, once again, our server’s knowledge of the

menu and cuisine, Kira placed before us their Cous Cous Royale. This large crock was filled generously with Morrocan spiced chicken breast, Merguez Sausage (a savory combination of beef and lamb), butternut squash, button mushrooms and of course, orange saffron cous cous. This was unlike anything I have ever tasted. The flavors melted together, none overpowering the next. It was a work of culinary art! How could we possibly top such an amazing dish?

Enter the dessert selections. We could have seen a dessert menu I suppose, but a short walk to the display area was all we needed. Although I often order dessert after a great meal, it is rare that I am impressed by sweet treats. Until now. I cannot pay enough compliments to these desserts to convey how deserving they truly are of the

accolades. The Lemon Tart was out of this world! Delicious is an understatement. Just the right amount of lemon, it was creamy, set atop a golden crust with a dollop of fresh whipped cream. We also shared a chocolate dessert, with a hint of apricot. It was the most amazing piece of heaven I have ever tasted. Stop by for an espresso and any of these delicious pastries and desserts and you will not be disappointed.

Clementine Gourmet Marketplace and Café is open from 10am to 10pm throughout the week and 8am weekends for brunch.

Reservations can be made through Open Table or by calling 760-834-8814. Located at 72990 El Paseo Ste 3 in Palm Desert. Stop in and see for yourself how this little market and café is translating talent and passion into sweet success!

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October 16 to October 22, 2014

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Movie Reviews with Robin E. Simmons

A MODERN HITCHCOCK

Screeners No.134

DRACULA UNTOLD In an obvious attempt to reboot a dormant franchise, the near canonization of Vlad the Impaler is a disappointing origin story about one of Universal Studios’ classic monsters, a monster that helped save a strapped studio (or so the story goes).

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Luke Evans (IMMORTALS, THE RAVEN) is the misunderstood blood-sucking fiend who we discover is deserving of sainthood in this retelling that tosses all the iconic, seductive, blood lust with which we are familiar and instead glorifies a heroic figure.

What?! Gary Shore directs this action epic with a knowing hand, taking advantage of the superior production design that at times seems a tad too rich for this film that tries to humanize the beloved monster. It’s not a bad movie, but it’s also not scary, not sexy and not necessary. I was fascinated by Sarah Gadon’s portrayal of Vlad’s wife. Random thought: Telling the story of Dracula through his wife’s eyes is a movie that deserves telling. Now playing.

assault in Germany. Wardaddy (Brad Pitt), a tough-as-nails war weary army sergeant commands a Sherman tank and her fiveman crew on a deadly mission. Behind enemy lines, outrageously outnumbered and outgunned, and with a rookie soldier suddenly part of their platoon, Wardaddy and his men heroically battle overwhelming odds as they blast their way into the heart of Nazi Germany. Shia LeBeouf, Logan Lerman and Michael Pena costar. David Ayer writes and directs. Clearly, he has a sure hand on the dramatic story that’s explodes on screen. Gritty action abounds. And it’s still a thrill watching those awesome tanks do their dirty business. Nice poster. Now playing.

FURY It’s April 1945, the final days of World War II. The Allies are making their final

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this frightening psychosexual drama that reinvents origin stories of literature’s iconic creatures like Dorian Gray, Victor Frankenstein and Dracula and intertwines them with original characters. The dark and brutal quest that drives this great-looking series is the attempt to save a human soul while grappling with depraved, monstrous tendencies and temptations. Inspired casting features a terrific Eva Green, Timothy Dalton (remember him as James Bond?) and Josh Hartnett. The three-disc Season One includes 10 episodes and watchable, relevant extras. From Showtime/CBS/ Paramount. Blu-ray.

WHITEY: USA V. JAMES J. BULGER

PENNY DREADFUL Season 1 From three-time Oscar© nominated writer John Logan (SKYFALL, GLADIATOR) and Oscar winner Sam Mendes, comes

Documentarian Joe Berlinger’s sweeping and revelatory film follows the trial of infamous gutter scum Bulger using courtroom action as a springboard to examine accusations of multifaceted corruption within our law enforcement (read FBI) and legal system. After fleeing Boston, he hid out in sunny Santa Monica with his girlfriend. After almost 16 years, the murderous thug was finally snagged. He had a huge stash of weapons and cash hidden in the walls of his apartment. Bulger was a “protected” FBI informant who delighted in hands-on killing, including women. This film barely touches on the true evil of this arrogant, sub-human creature, but it’s a nice intro. Magnolia. Blu-ray. Comments? robinesimmons@aol.com

October 16 to October 22, 2014

By Heidi Simmons

How the Middle East’s Past Shaped the Future

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Writer Hossein Amini (DRIVE) makes his directing debut with this slick, atmospheric, romantic thriller set in the sun drenched Mediterranean locales of Athens, Crete and Istanbul circa 1962. Patricia Highsmith’s novel of intrigue is the source material that begins at the Parthenon where a rich American tourist couple Chester (Viggo Mortensen) and Collete (Kirsten Dunst) randomly meet Rydell (Oscar Isaac), an American tour guide and scammer. The three hook up but an unexpected murder in the couple’s hotel changes everything and forces the threesome to go on the run and the tenuous bond they share is riddled with distrust and lust. Even though the complex characters are all flawed, I cared about all of them and was truly surprised at the Hitchcockian twists. The striking visuals in timeless, exotic locations are a nice counterpoint in the simmering tension.

Pick of the week. Now playing at Cinemas Palme d’Or.

Book Review

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ow did the world find itself in such a quagmire in the Middle East?

The problems there today seem to be overwhelming and unsolvable. With no specific plan to battle ISIS, there is little hope to bring about peace for the region and the planet. In Scott Anderson’s, Lawrence in Arabia: War, Deceit, Imperial Folly and the Making of the Modern Middle East, (Doubleday, 592 pages) a detailed history comes alive with the men who shaped it and then lost it.

With a title like Lawrence in Arabia, it is certain to evoke the great David Lean cinematic masterpiece, “Lawrence of Arabia.”

And although we do get a similar historical view of T. E. Lawrence, not unlike the big screen version so exquisitely played by the late Peter O’Toole, the reader gets a much grander picture of not only Lawrence, but also three other major players in Arabia.

Thomas Edward Lawrence was born in 1888 in Wales. His father gave up his aristocratic heritage, money and title, to marry the governess with whom he fathered five boys having abandoned his first family.

Young Lawrence was often punished by his mother. She would beat him harder than any of her other children, and Lawrence did not cry. He steeled himself and would just

Lawrence in Arabia

By Scott Anderson Non-Fiction take it, only infuriating his mother further.

This early torture perhaps impacting his future endeavors more than anything else.

History, architecture and archaeology are the subjects that most fascinated Lawrence.

As a teen he travel with his chums to Syria and France. He studied at Oxford and graduated with honors. When he was asked to go to the Negev Desert, he did not hesitate. He took an officer’s training course and took work as a cartographer or mapmaker.

The setting is 1909 through 1915.

Controlling Middle East principals were Great Britain and France. Germany wanted a part of it and Turkey was a jealous and volatile player. The Ottoman Empire was falling apart, and the First World War was looming on the horizon.

Lawrence in Arabia is extremely dense and rich with detail. And all of it is interesting. The places, players, the adventure, the stakes, the cultures and personalities are so fascinating and incredible, it reads like epic fiction. There are twists and turns that couldn’t be made up. In fact it’s shocking that it is all real and true.

The main cast of characters include: T. E. Lawrence, Curt Prüfer, Aaron Aaronsohn and William Yale.

Curt Prüfer was a scholar and playboy. He spied for Germany. Prüfer wore Arab robes and tried to start an Islamic jihad against outsiders. He wanted to undermine the power and influence of Britain in Egypt and France in Syria.

There was a law, which Britain had negotiated with the Ottoman Empire.

Christians could practice their religion and move about freely without harm. As tensions

rose, and the war approached, the law was repealed. Christians could now be stoned for their faith.

Aaron Arronsohn was a Jewish Romanian immigrant living in Palestine. As an agricultural scientist and agronomist, he wanted to restore the arid land to fertile green pastures. He succeeded and filled fields with crops and trees. He was a Zionist and his primary objective was to carve out a swath of Palestine from the Ottoman Empire to reconstitute a Jewish homeland. Remember, this is 1911.

In the Middle East, it was equally difficult to be Jewish. Jews were banned from Syria and the surrounding country.

When the Jewish exodus began, Aaronsohn refused to go. Palestine had become his home. He saw the Turks destroy all the fields and irrigation systems. Wheat spoiled and sugar disintegrated in the rain.

One of Prüfer’s spies was Fanny Weizmann. In a strange twist of fate, with the help of Aaronsohn, Fanny’s older brother became the first president of Israel – Chaim Weizmann.

The American in this group of unlikely characters was William Yale. His uncle founded Yale University. When William’s father lost his fortune, the young William had to work and pay for his own education. He became an oilman. He found himself in the Middle East searching central Judea, trying to find oil that might become valuable if a war

was truly imminent in Europe.

Around this time, America’s biggest export was Singer sewing machines, second was kerosene. Britain was about to give up coal and fuel their ships with oil.

Other than Yale and President Woodrow Wilson intervening at the end of the war, America’s place in the chaos was rather minimal. In fact, after the dust settled, the Arabs wanted to join the Americans. Quite a difference from today.

The amazing thing about Lawrence and these other gentleman, is they went to the region with certain responsibilities, but without direct guidance. Up for a challenge, these low-level men each got involved and made decisions that would influence the outcome of how the Middle East would be divided. Their handlers and commanding officers were too naïve, too far away and too caught up with the European part of the war to pay to close attention.

All four men made alliances and forged valuable relationship through mutual trust and respect. But at the end of the war, hope for a united Arabia or sustainable peace would fail. European imperialism would win out.

This book requires some concentration to read. Not because it is difficult, but because there is so much going on. The author knows that history is in the details. One little thing can lead to another, until a war breaks out. It is not overwritten nor is it underwritten.

The subject is important to understand and it helps to know just how we did get to where we are now in the Middle East.

Anderson is a veteran war correspondent who has reported in the very region Lawrence rode camels, dined with sheiks and fought Turks. I was amazed by the history.

Scott Anderson will be speaking at the Rancho Mirage Writers Festival in January.

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ith Halloween just a couple of weeks away, I thought it appropriate to throw in a local haunted tale of Palm Springs. There are many to tell. However the validity of the stories are always left to the reader and will most likely be debated by who believes in ghosts and who doesn’t. The choice is up to you…but the story is still fun to regale…believe it or not.

This story has to do with one of Palm Springs most elite boutique accommodations…Korakia Pensione. The Moroccan styled Inn is located in the Historic Tennis Club neighborhood area of Palm Springs on Patencio and was once known as Dar Marroc.

The now famous Korakia Pensione was built in 1924 by Gordon Coutts, an internationally known Scottish artist. The artist studied in his native Scotland as well as London and Paris.

He lived in Tangiers, Morocco for many years, where he gained success with his art through his paintings of celebrities and desert landscapes.

Along with his second and much younger wife Gertrude, they traveled the world together while making their home base Morocco.

The Coutts eventually came to visit the Palm Springs area and decided to make it their new home. An advantage for Gordon Coutts to move to the desert was the healing dry climate which he thought would benefit his bronchial illness.

He constructed the house and named it Dar Marroc. The house looked as if it had been transplanted from a Moroccan oasis; complete with Moorish style towers, grand doorways, fountains, and landscaped with romantic bougainvillea and citrus trees…it was to be a constant reminder of his beloved Tangiers.

Gertrude and Gordon often entertained at their castle. The guest list read like a movie premier roll call of the time with greats such as Rudolph Valentino and Errol Flynn gracing their parties. It is also said that Winston Churchill was a frequent guest as well. It is easy to envision party goers floating around the grounds, ladies in elegant glittering gowns and the men looking dapper in their tuxedos…all drinking martinis

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of course with a gently speared olive happily intoxicated in the glass.

So where is the ghost story you may ask? Well, the story goes like this, but I must note that this ghost story, is not at all corroborated by the city of Palm Springs or the current owners of Korakia Pensione in anyway (disclaimer).

It is said that one night, the wife of the former owner (not necessarily Gertrude), had too much to drink at a party at the house and stepped onto the road outside. The roads back then were devoid of any street lights. As she stumbled on the road, the blackness of the night revealed two blinding headlights paralyzing her from movement. The driver, most likely impaired by the darkness himself, struck her down, driving over her body…killing her instantly.

She is now said to roam the street of Patencio and Korakia Pensione itself. She is known as the Lady in Red. It is said that guests have encountered cold spots and even seen the Lady up close. These ghostly occurrences happen mostly in the summertime, when the accident eligibly took place.

It is unknown exactly who this woman was.

There is no record of Gertrude’s death or on how she died; so to say that it is her who deserves the Lady in Red title would be unsubstantiated. The house did change hands after Gordon’s death in 1937, so the “former wife” part could be anyone.

After some time the house had additions made to it and was even used as an apartment building. Neglect eventually fell upon Dar Marroc, but rejuvenation was in its future when it was purchased in the late 90’s. It has since become Korakia Pensione…an upscale eclectic hideaway for Hollywood royalty, artists, writers and those looking for an exclusive Palm Springs get-a-way.

Every town has their own ghost stories, and Palm Springs is no exception. What makes them true or not is really up to those who believe in them or not. But the best way to really believe in ghosts is to see one. Who knows, maybe the Lady in Red will accommodate you…Happy Halloween!

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submitted a new one-year contract that will expire June 30, 2015. But the details of their budget cannot be disclosed because of the POA lawsuit with the city.

Police Lawsuit Prior to the November 2013 election, the POA had a two-year deal, July 1, 2013 thru June 30, 2015, for a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) or labor agreement, with then Mayor Yvonne Parks, City Council and City Manager, Rick Daniels.

The MOU was approved in closed session, offered and then ratified by the POA. But the POA was asked to delay formal ratification by the City Council until after the November election. The POA agreed.

The reason to withhold the ratification until after the election? One answer: To not influence voters. Odd, because voters are, by far, pro public safety. How could it be a bad thing to secure a new agreement with the city’s police force?

But, not only did Mayor Parks lose reelection, the new Mayor and City Council now faced a financial crisis that threatened to bankrupt the city.

In January 2014, the new City Council refused to formally ratify the POA deal. Did the City Council want to keep the local police or not? Was it really only about funding?

Normally, when a new contract is not ratified, the previous MOU remains in effect until both sides agree to a new deal, or an impasse is declared. State law mandates impasse resolution procedures.

Without following impasse resolution regulations, the City Council declared an emergency and cut the police department’s wages from the 2013 MOU by an average of over 37%.

If the city had indeed declared bankruptcy, the POA might not have had a case. But the city remained solvent. To protect their rights under the impasse resolution procedures, the POA had no choice but to sue. Otherwise, they would have waived all claims to back pay and benefits. Some officers left while others stayed and endured salary and benefit cuts.

Remember, the POA supported Measure F on the June ballot that had the majority vote, but failed to get two-thirds.

To try to keep the police department intact and save their jobs, the POA made a proposal at the September 2, City Council meeting to suspend the lawsuit until June 30, 2015.

The POA Makes Offer The POA said they would work with the City to help pass the new sales tax, Measure JJ. Although not waiving all claims to back pay, the POA offered to temporarily work for the reduced wages and benefits imposed in December 2013.

If the sales tax passes, the revenue wouldn’t reach city coffers until March 2015.

With the passing of Measure JJ, the POA would negotiate a new MOU that would seek to return some of the back pay and attempt to reinstate their former wages and benefit level, at which time the litigation would be dismissed.

The POA asked for a commitment from the City Council to keep the police department during this period. It would give

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Not unreasonable, since the City Council had already approved the budget through the June 2015 date.

City Council Rejects Offer The City Manager and the Chief of Police reportedly recommended accepting the POA’s proposal, but the City Council unanimously rejected it!

At the same meeting, where the City Council rejected the POA proposal, the council approved an additional $30,000 for outside attorney fees to fight the POA lawsuit, increasing the total to $180,000 with $130,000 already spent.

The POA has, both publicly and privately, urged the council to put the question of who will provide public safety services on the ballot and let the residents decide. The DHSPOA has been diligent in trying to keep the public safety issue front and center. Yes, it is the cops’ jobs at stake, but it is also their home and community.

The POA sought a preliminary injunction in Superior Court, but it was denied because recouping back pay would render the city insolvent. A trial on the permanent injunction is set for October 28, 2014.

What Now? If the City Council indeed chooses to contract with the Sheriff, those in the police department who worked long hours and at a significant reduction in pay and benefits, would undoubtedly seek to be reimbursed in full. A figure that currently exceeds $1,000,000, making the POA’s recent offer to drop the lawsuit and negotiate for reduced back pay more reasonable.

It all begs the question: Who does the City Council really want to provide public safety and at what cost -- financially and to the community?

Desert Hot Springs is a bedroom community of nearly 28,000 people. The vast majority work in other valley cities. There are five elementary schools, two middle schools and a high school. The median age is 34. It is a family community made up of first-time homeowners, retirees and renters who all want to live in a place where they feel safe to work, play and shop.

Whether at the local grocery stores or post office, residents have something to say about public safety and the debate between local police and Sheriff.

“I worry the Sheriff wouldn’t know the people and show them respect. I don’t want them to come in here and treat us like we are all bad guys, just because this is Desert Hot Springs,” said a middle aged, sun weathered man who didn’t want to give his name. “I’m also concerned about the Sheriff being overly militarized.”

Another woman chimed in, “Police or Sheriff, what’s the difference. I want what works best.”

Open House This Saturday, October 18, the Desert Hot Springs Police Department is having an open house from 10:00am to 2:00pm to celebrate their 17 years of service. Stop by and thank them for their good work, because it may be the last opportunity you have.

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October 16 to October 22, 2014

Coachella Valley Radio Ratings

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hich radio station is the most popular in the Coachella Valley?

Nielsen Audio is currently in the middle of its fall survey of the Palm Springs radio market. Each spring and fall, they contact about 100 people a week over twelve weeks and have those people fill in paper booklets documenting whatever they listen to on the radio for seven days. This information is then compiled to determine which radio stations have the best ratings.

The radio stations and advertisers use this information to determine advertising rates.

The Coachella Valley is the 138th largest television/radio market in the United States with 362,900 people who are over 12 years of age. Approximately 192,000 or 53% are Hispanic while 8,000 or 2% are African-American. As it relates to the calculation of ratings, this means that two African Americans each week represent the listening preferences of 8,000 people. If one of those two people do not fill in their paper booklets, Nielsen simply double counts the one book that they receive - hardly accurate.

Nielsen earns over $400 million in revenues each year from this antiquated and inaccurate survey method. Needless

to say, many believe that Nielsen needs to invest in better data collection methods as it is widely known that paper record keeping is unreliable. People often write down what they remember listening to or what they like rather than what they actually listened to.

Additionally, the survey does not consider how many people are listening to things like CDs, satellite radio, MP3s or online content like Spotify, Pandora and podcasts. The harsh truth is that fewer and fewer people are listening to over-the-air radio.

Despite the limitations of the Nielsen survey method, would you like to know which stations were the most popular?

Before I tell you this, you should know that KROCK 97.7FM, Sports Radio 1010AM, Money Radio 1200AM, KESQ 1400AM, religious stations and non-profit stations like KCRW 89.3FM and KPCC 90.3FM are excluded from the rankings because none of these stations pay for inclusion in the Nielsen survey.

Of the paying members to the Nielsen survey, La Poderosa 96.7FM is the top rated station in the Coachella Valley despite listenership declining by 25% between the Fall 2013 and Spring 2014 ratings book.

When looking at the ratings, it appears

Dale Gribow On The Law

DOCTOR, YOU AMPUTATED THE WRONG LEG!

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t has unexpectedly happened to tens of thousands of Californians! No one thinks they or a loved one, will be killed, maimed or disfigured by medical negligence. However accidents happen, whether it is by a doctor, lawyer, or pool boy putting too much chlorine into the pool. Experts say around 450,000 patients die each year of preventable medical errors. These errors are the third leading cause of death behind only cancer and heart disease.

Changes have been made to prevent medical errors. For instance doctors now put a marker on the leg or eye on which they are about to operate. In addition medical staff asks the patient several times which leg or eye is the one to be treated. Yet mistakes still take place. Many of these victims or their surviving family members call our office for assistance in filing a medical or legal malpractice claim.

The young and old have been victims of medical mistakes but to be a medical malpractice the mistake must fall below the Standard of Care expected of the medical community. One example is Mia Chavez who was six weeks old when she passed away because of whooping cough, a serious but treatable childhood illness if diagnosed correctly. In Mia’s case both her pediatrician and the ER doctor considered her ailment as something not very serious, even though LA County was in the midst of a serious whooping cough outbreak. Hence, this child needlessly lost her life.

There was also Tina Minasian who underwent abdominal surgery in 2002, suffering for months with an infection that left her mutilated at the site of the surgery. Unfortunately her surgeon was an alcoholic participating in a medical board alcohol diversion program supervised by an appointed monitor who just happened to be his office manager. Due to the botched surgery the doctor lost his license in 2012 for a decade.

It is both disappointing and frustrating for an attorney to tell a potential 65 year old retired client or surviving family member that their case has a maximum value of $250,000 for pain and suffering absent any economic loss. Most retirees no longer have any income and are thus limited by a 1975, $250,000 “cap” on damages for any malpractice causing death or loss of a limb, etc.

These victims or their families often cannot understand why they cannot collect millions of dollar for the malpractice, or why a lawyer would REJECT the case.

There are justifiable reasons for an attorney to reject such a case. This $250,000 “cap” has not been adjusted for inflation, despite the cost of everything else skyrocketing over the past four decades. Legal expenses on these cases can run from $50,000 to $500,000 in costs. Needless to say it is not a wise investment for a lawyer to potentially expend $250,000 - $500,000 to get a total maximum recovery of $250,000.

Unfortunately it is true that this “cap” has been the law for 39 years because insurance

that these listeners did not switch to other stations - they simply disappeared - not a good sign for a survey. The Fall 2014 book will be important to this station as they try to determine whether the drop in listenership is real or an anomaly. For comparison, stations like KDES 98.5FM and EZ 103FM show multi-year listenership erosion as each is down 50% and 30%, respectively, from two years ago.

Radio Jose 94.7FM was #2 by playing Spanish-language adult hits, an 11% drop from the spring. Given that there are only three Spanish-language FM stations, each garners far greater ratings than their English-language counterparts given that Hispanics make up 53% of the population.

The top rated English language station was U 92.7FM despite a 9% drop in their ratings. The #2 English language station was BIG 106FM followed closely by Mix 100.5FM. Despite being unrated, KROCK 97.7FM is most likely at or near the top of all English language stations.

Additionally, KWXY has rejoined the FM ranks at 107 on the dial and posted 60%

companies have run expensive anti trial lawyer ads over the years. It is also true that this “cap” was unfair when it was instituted in the 70’s and has become worse today due to inflation. It seems many people complain about trial lawyers until a medical malpractice issue hits home with one of their loved ones. Then they understand that when dealing with insurance companies “You are not always in good hands and your friendly neighbor will not necessarily give you a piece of the rock.”

However, there is hope on the horizon with Prop 46 this November which would update the “cap” in California. This proposition has been passed in other states without personal medical insurance costs increasing. The insurance companies will argue that it is all about the money being made by lawyers who represent those harmed by medical negligence. However they won’t tell you that compensation for those lawyers is capped by law, a cap that would not change under Prop 46. The reality is that the vast majority of damages awarded will go to those harmed and not their attorneys.

Prop 46 will make Californians safer by requiring health care workers to be have random alcohol and drug tests like airline pilots, truck drivers, etc. It will also address prescription drug abuse by setting up a statewide internet database so doctors can check to see if a patient is “doctor shopping” to obtain drugs. This was the case with Michael Jackson and dozens of my clients over the years who all went to different doctors to get the same “pain pills”.

Please know medical and or legal malpractice

growth from last fall.

K-JAZZ 102.3FM was the lowest rated FM station in the market having lost nearly 60% of its audience. Only Progressive Talk 1450AM and Fox Sports 1270AM posted lower ratings (as in no listeners). In general, news and sports talk radio in the market received very low ratings yet KFI out of Los Angeles held its own against many of the local AM only stations.

is the exception rather than the rule. However the “cap” has not been adjusted for inflation, despite the cost of everything else skyrocketing over the past four decades. Hopefully this will be the year my readers understand the need to vote yes on Prop 46!

Dale Gribow has been “Rated” TOP LAWYER for DUI’s by Palm Springs Life Magazine from 2011-2015 and has a Superb AVVO Legal Rating by his fellow attorneys. Dale Gribow has been Man of the Year 7 times including the City of Palm Desert and the City of Hope and Dale Gribow Day has been declared 4 times. He is the only attorney appointed in December 2013 to the Coachella Valley Association of Government’s Public Safety Ad Hoc Blue Ribbon Committee addressing Drunk Driving. This group consists of the police chiefs from every city and the mayor of each city as well as the Sheriff of Riverside County and the head of the CHP and Border Patrol. In addition Gribow is the only attorney asked to be part of the Clinton Foundation’s Clinton Health Matters Committee addressing Drunk Driving. Gribow is also one of the founders of Shutdown Drunk Driving formed upon the death of his client who was recently killed by a drunk driver while jogging.

If you have any questions regarding this column or ideas for future columns please contact Dale Gribow Attorney at Law at his NEW number 760 837 7500 and or his new email: dale@ dalegribowlaw.com

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by Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna

Get in the Groove and Shake It California!

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re you ready to Shake it Out? The 2014 Great California Shakeout Drill is scheduled for 10:16 a.m. on Oct. 16th. “Anyone in California can Shake It, from a single individual at home, to schools or the office says Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna. The main goal of the Shakeout is to get Californians prepared for major earthquakes, and to promote what to do before, during and after an earthquake.”

The drill is sponsored and supported by many local, state and federal government entities, including the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services.

While participating in the event, at

Campaign to Sell License Plate Promoting Salton Sea Officially Kicks Off

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uesday, Oct. 14 marked the official kick off of a campaign to pre-sell 7,500 Salton Sea Specialty License Plates with the unveiling of SaltonSeaPlate.com. The new website will initially take pledges from motorists willing to purchase the plate and will then serve as the portal for pre-sales beginning in early January when AB 1096, which created the Salton Sea License Plate and was authored by Assemblyman Brian Nestande (R-Palm Desert), goes into effect.

Once pre-sales begin, people who have pledged to purchase a plate will be sent follow-up information on how to sign up. The plate has one year to receive 7,500 pre-sales before it will be produced by the California DMV--making a robust marketing effort key to its success. The Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) designed the website and will be assisting with marketing efforts.

“Today marks an important step in the twoyear journey to create the Salton Sea License Plate,” said Assemblyman Nestande. “My wife Gina and I have already pledged to purchase one for our vehicles. We now need people from all over the Coachella Valley and California to step up and make the plate a reality. I hope everyone will to go to SaltonSeaPlate.com and pledge to purchase one.”

Proceeds from the sale of the Salton Sea License Plate will go to the Salton Sea Authority to fund restoration efforts of the sea. Other specialty license plates have been successful in securing funding for environmental projects such as the Lake Tahoe License Plate which has generated more than $12 million in revenue since its creation in 1996.

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10:16 a.m. on Oct. 16, you should practice dropping to the ground before the quake drops you. Take cover by getting under a sturdy desk or table, and holding on to it until the shaking stops as if there were a major earthquake occurring at that very moment, and stay in that position for at least 60 seconds.

Get together with family, friends and coworkers and plan to “Shake it Out.” We’re over-do and under prepared reminds Chief DiGiovanna.

For more information on supplies and training to ‘Shake it Out’ visit: www.DisasterSurvivalSkills.com and www.shakeout.org/california.

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Community “Tourism generates more than $5 billion to the Coachella Valley economy and supports in excess of 46,000 jobs,” said Scott White, President & CEO, Greater Palm Springs CVB. “Experts have shown us that the Salton Sea has the potential to have a negative impact on our economy, as well as our health. We hope this project will bring more awareness about the issues and turn this potential negative situation into a very positive one.”

The license plate was designed by a local Palm Springs High School student through an art contest organized in conjunction with the Palm Springs Art Museum and The Desert Sun newspaper. The design was adjusted to meet DMV and CHP safety standards.

“The Salton Sea specialty license plate is an important opportunity for all California drivers to help the Salton Sea,” said Riverside County Supervisor and Salton Sea Authority Board Member John J. Benoit. “With the overwhelming support restoring the Salton Sea has here and around Southern California, I know we can reach 7,500 pre-sales.”

Assemblyman Brian Nestande proudly serves the communities of Banning, Beaumont, Cabazon, Calimesa, Cherry Valley, Hemet, Indian Wells, La Quinta, Morongo Valley, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, Palm Springs, San Jacinto, Twentynine Palms, Yucaipa and, Yucca Valley.

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hareKitchen’s newest Client Members Amiee Wyant and Dr. Michael Solomon are Co-Creators of A Place of Healing Where Love Is A Way Of Life. Their company was born and created from a place of love, and a natural passion & desire to help others. Amiee and Michael began developing Organic Herbal remedies that are safe, & effective, and a lot of fun to make. It turned out, that their family and friends loved their organic creations and so do others that have discovered their natural handcrafted products. From babies to elders, their made from scratch balms are made with love, 100% organic ingredients, and your health in mind.

Amiee Wyant was a licensed therapeutic/ medical massage practitioner from 20022014. She was born and raised in Southern California. Growing up in a health conscious home, she was raised to read labels, use what you have, be honest and to work (for what you want) in life. Adopting a new “just add water” family situation with her partner and his three growing boys in 2009, she quickly became well versed in treating the common ailments of an active family.

Her constant companion is a 3lb Chihuahua named Sugar. You can often hear her

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sports scene

by Julie Buehler

The Biggest Reason Why Successful Teams Are Winning

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know the Royals are lighting up baseball and the San Francisco Giants are looking to do that whole “Every 2 Years” run at a World Series and while I’m a blossoming NHL fan, watching games as much as I can this early season, something has me entirely captivated about this early NFL season.

Teams that are winning; ARE RUNNING THE FOOTBALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

No, my key did NOT get stuck on the exclamation mark. That was intentional.

This is fantastic boys and girls.

If you’re an old-school football fan, the kind that still LOVES Guinness over Michelob Ultra and brats over veggie burgers than you have to be as elated as I for the resurgence of the running game.

Even as a huge Niners fan, I’m very impressed with what the Cowboys are doing as a team and it starts with their devotion to running the football through uber-talented running back DeMarco Murray.

For the first time in a decade, the Cowboys took a trip to the Pacific Northwest and didn’t come back in a sullen heap of excuses. Rather, they came back, chests puffed out, with another win checked and a 5-1 record, leading the NFL with the longest winning streak at five games.

I’ve been shouting from the rooftop for the past 3 years the ONLY way to beat the Seahawks, whether in Seattle or on the road, is to run the football. And regardless of how many yards gained, just keep running.

The Cowboys ran the ball 37 times. Both teams averaged the same 4.4 yards per carry, but the Cowboys, despite an early 10-0 deficit, more than doubled the attempts of the Seahawks. Result? A 30-

23 win.

The San Diego Chargers did the same to beat the Seahawks in San Diego in September. The Chargers rushed 37 times between 4 sets of legs and only averaged 2.7 yards per carry, but keeping the defense guessing gave Philip Rivers the time he needed to find Antonio Gates all day. Result? 30-21 final.

In fact, all last year, during the Seahawks amazing championship season, teams that ran more than they passed saw a collective +3 point differential against Seattle (both home and away). Teams that tried to pass more than run saw a collective -118 point differential.

Such a wide swing in the pendulum of success would make you think NFL coaches see this too.

But as rules soften on receivers and offenses spread defenses out, more and more teams dedicated their resources to the passing game. Made sense for a while, the numbers were gaudy and consistently impressed any fan base with quarterbacks shattering all-time records that had previously stood for decades year after year. Additionally, smaller receivers led to smaller defenders who could cover sideline to sideline and keep up with the “little piss-ants” as one long-time coach Mouse Davis called them.

But the NFL is cyclical as every team, every coaching staff is constantly striving to gain competitive advantage and now, after seeing record number of passing touchdowns from Peyton Manning last year and record passing yardage from Drew Brees it seems every year, the running back is once again becoming the key figure, perhaps not in correlation to how many points are scored, but far more importantly, to how many wins are amassed.

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ll season, we’ve been waiting for the real Cowboys to show up — as in the mistake-prone squad with the NFL’s worst defense that many expected them to be.

But in Sunday’s victory at Seattle — where only one other opponent had won in the past three seasons — Tony Romo & Co. showed that their true identity may be as a playoff team. No team has a better record than Dallas at 5-1.

The Cowboys humbled the Seahawks and — with DeMarco Murray’s 115 yards leading the way — ran for 162 yards against a team that had the best rushing defense in the NFL in allowing just 62.2 yards per game before Sunday. Dallas outgained Seattle, 401-206.

It was easy to think the Cowboys were imploding when they turned a 17-10 thirdquarter lead into a 20-17 deficit in less than three minutes. But the Cowboys had three scoring drives in the last 17 minutes.

Perhaps most impressively, the defense that ranked 32d last season and was mocked in preseason forecasts shut down Russell Wilson late in the fourth quarter. On his final two drives, Wilson went four-and-out and threw a game-icing INT. “There’s no question this is the type of team we want to be,” said Cowboys coach Jason Garrett.

The Cowboys now have won five straight, with their last three wins coming against New Orleans, Houston, and Seattle. Now they begin

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a two-game stretch at home against the Giants and Redskins in which they could burnish their hopes of winning the NFC East for the first time since 2009.

If they come out of those divisional games at 7-1, the Cowboys will be close to ending their four-year playoff drought.

Familiar Look The Cardinals’ win over the Redskins gave them sole possession of first in the NFC West at 4-1. But not a lot of other teams looked poised to upset the NFL’s status quo yet.

In fact, if the playoffs started this week, the AFC field would be almost exactly the same as it was last year. New England, Cincinnati, and Indianapolis all would repeat as division champions, and the Chargers and Broncos both would qualify out of the AFC West, with Denver as a wild card. The only change would be the addition of Baltimore as a wild card.

Still, there are some teams that look like they could make a charge to be new playoff teams this year. Cleveland is 3-2 after winning for the third time in four games. The Browns now have a three-game stretch against Jacksonville, Oakland, and Tampa in which they could add wins in bunches.

Heading Up Aaron Rodgers: The Packers quarterback has 10 touchdowns and zero interceptions in Green Bay’s three-game win streak. His latest triumph in Miami — complete with a Dan Marino-style

Consider this: Currently, the teams in the Top 5 of rushing attempts per game combined record is 218, or a winning percentage of 72.4%. Meanwhile, the teams that are in the Bottom 5 of rushing attempts, combined record is 4-25, or 14% and include the 2 winless teams.

Among the Top 5 teams, not in rushing yardage, but rushing attempts all have a winning record and are in first place in their division, tied or within one game (Dallas, Cleveland, San Fran, San Diego, Indy).

Conversely, the 5 teams in the bottom of the league in rushing attempts per game are in last place or within a game of the cellar (Washington, Atlanta, Tampa Bay, Jacksonville, Oakland). A rather inglorious distinction for sure.

You might be saying, “But Jules, those teams have terrible defenses, thus, are constantly playing from behind and can’t afford to run the ball.” Ahhh, I see your point and appreciate your correct usage of the word thus, by the way.

But I pointed out the Cowboys early deficit to the Seahawks for a reason. Dallas trailed by 10 in the first quarter. Conventional wisdom would rely on the pass to get a team back in the game. Rather, Dallas used a brilliantly choreographed set of plays, with a balanced attack to do just that, attack the Seattle defense.

Let’s look at the past couple of years to see if a trend emerges…

Last year, teams in the top 5 of rushing attempts per game, had an average record of 10-6 and 7 of the Top 10 teams in rushing attempts/game made the playoffs.

Teams in the bottom 5, suffered an average record of 5-11. Only the Cowboys were at .500 despite their pass-heavy attack, the other 4 teams amassed 4 wins apiece.

In 2012, the top 5 teams in rushing attempts went, on average, 9-7, with the Romeo Crennel led Kansas City Chiefs at 2-14 dragging that average way down. (I should write a whole other column about how woeful a head coach Crennel was, but I digress).

7 of the top 10 teams made the playoffs and the 10th ranked Bears went 10-6 and missed the playoffs that year, would have made it 8 of 10 had they snuck in.

The bottom 5 teams, you guessed it, average record of 5-11. And once again, only the Cowboys saw .500 despite a terribly one-dimensional approach.

In the last 5 years, teams that commit to running the football, on average have a winning record.

In fact, we pointed out the Jags and Raiders early on and they are not good football teams now, but it wasn’t too many years ago, 2010, each team sniffed 8-8 as the #3 and #4 teams, respectively, in rushing attempts per game.

In total, of the bottom 5 teams in rushing attempts over the past 5 years, only 10 finished at .500 or better. Less than half.

Meanwhile, of the 25 examined top 5 teams of the past 5 years, only 5 failed to reach .500 or better.

So enjoy the Chargers and Cowboys catching up to the Niners and Seahawks and making the rest of the NFL take notice.

This is football at it’s best ladies and gentlemen!

Julie Buehler hosts the Coachella Valley’s most popular sports talk radio show, “Buehler’s Day Off” every day from 3-6 on 1010 KXPS, the valley’s all sports station. She can also be seen every morning between 6-7am on KMIR sharing the coolest stories in sports. She’s an avid gym rat, slightly sarcastic and more likely to recite Steve Young’s career passing stats than American Idol winners. Tune in M-F 3-6 pst at www.team1010.com or watch “Buehler’s Day Off” on Ustream and KMIR.com for her sports reports.

by Flint Wheeler fake spike on the winning drive — was clinched on his scoring pass with 3 seconds left.

League-wide scoring: The first 13 contests of Week 6 averaged 50.1 points per game. That’s likely to raise the league-wide average of 46.37 per game that was already a record through five weeks. The NFL, as it has each of the past four seasons, is on track to set another annual scoring record.

Heading Down Kirk Cousins: The Redskins QB took over the starting role in Week 3 amid buzz that he could dislodge the ailing Robert Griffin III permanently. Four weeks later, Cousins is 0-4 as the starter and Washington fans can’t wait for Griffin to return.

Vikings: Coach Mike Zimmer’s team lost for the fourth time in five games as Teddy Bridgewater was picked off three times in the loss to Detroit. Minnesota now has been outscored, 59-13, in the past two games.

Kicking Themselves The Bengals had a clear shot at a win evaporate when Mike Nugent’s 36-yard field goal try went awry as time expired in overtime against Carolina. Nugent had made his first three kicks, and the Bengals looked like they were going to emerge with a win when he lined up for the game-ender.

Nope. They settled for a 37-37 tie.

“That was the worst ball I’ve ever hit in my career,” Nugent said His counterpart, Carolina’s Graham Gano,

hit a 44-yard field goal at the end of regulation to force overtime, but also missed a 38-yarder earlier in the fourth quarter.

Kicking-game ineffectiveness is spreading around the league. New England’s Stephen Gostkowski, who made his first 13 field goals this season, missed a 36-yard attempt that followed a bad snap in the win at Buffalo.

Chicago’s Robbie Gould, who had missed two point-after attempts in 10 years, had an extra point blocked in a win at Atlanta.

But the worst of the problems may be with the Lions. Days after being signed, Detroit’s Matt Prater missed two of his three attempts (from 50 and 44 yards). The Lions — who’ve already cut kickers Nate Freese and Alex Henery — now have missed 10 of their 15 field goal attempts. Since Prater’s misses didn’t factor into the Lions’ 17-3 win over the Vikings, the former Pro Bowler probably won’t have to worry about losing his job just yet.

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Not available anywhere else in the region, this innovative new technology allows doctors to see breast tissue detail in a way never before possible, to help find breast cancer at its earliest stages, when it’s most treatable. This technology delivers superior screening and patient comfort, and is especially valuable for women receiving a baseline screening, those with dense breast tissue and women with a personal history of breast cancer.

“Hi-Desert Medical Center is pleased to offer this leading-edge technology to women in our region,” said Alice Antone, HDMC’s director of medical imaging. “With this 3D system, we are able to find 40 percent more invasive breast cancers as compared to 2D mammography imaging.

By offering the latest and most accurate technology in mammography, HDMC hopes to increase the number of women who will choose to be routinely screened.” She adds that 3D Digital mammography reduces the number of women called back for unnecessary screenings due to false alarms.

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is comprised of 179 licensed beds: the HiDesert Medical Center, a 59-bed primary care hospital and the Continuing Care Center, a 120-bed skilled-nursing facility on the hospital campus. Along with a wide range of quality inpatient and outpatient diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitations services, the District operates Airway Outpatient Center—a full-service surgery and diagnostic center, Behavioral Health Services—an intensive mental health outpatient program, and family health clinics providing medical specialists for the uninsured and underserved. Home health and hospice and a variety of community education and outreach services are also provided.

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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY Week of October 16

ARIES (March 21-April 19): New York City’s Diamond District is home to over 2,000 businesses that buy and sell jewelry. Throughout the years, many people have lost bits of treasure here.

Valuable bits of gold and gems have fallen off broken necklaces, earrings, watches, and other accessories. Now an enterprising man named Raffi Stepnanian is cashing in. Using tweezers and a butter knife, he mines for the rich pickings that are packed in the mud of sidewalk cracks and gutters.

“The percentage of gold out here on the street is greater than the amount of gold you would find in a mine,” he says. I’d love to see you get inspired by his efforts, Aries. Dig for treasure in unlikely places where no one else would deign to look.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): In 1987, a college freshman named Mike Hayes was having trouble paying for his education at the University of Illinois.

He appealed for help to the famous newspaper columnist Bob Greene, who asked each of his many readers to send Hayes a penny. The response was tidal. Although most of the ensuing donations were small, they added up to over $28,000 -- enough for Hayes to finance his degree. I encourage you to take a comparable approach in the coming weeks, Taurus: Ask for a little from a lot of different sources.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The word “abracadabra” is a spell that stage magicians utter at the climax of their tricks: the catalyst that supposedly makes a rabbit materialize from a hat or an assistant disappear in a puff of smoke. There’s no real sorcery. It’s an illusion perpetrated by the magician’s hocus-pocus. But “abracadabra” has a less well-known history as an incantation used by real magicians to generate authentic wizardry. It can be traced back to Gnostic magi of the second century. They and their successors believed that merely speaking the word aloud evokes a potency not otherwise available. I invite you to experiment with this possibility, Gemini. Say “abracadabra” to boost your confidence and enhance your derring-do. You already have more power than usual to change things that have been resistant to change, and intoning some playfully ferocious “abracadabras” may put your efforts over the top.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): The 17th-century writer Rene Descartes is regarded as the father of modern philosophy and the founder of rationalism.

His famous catchphrase is a centerpiece of the Western intellectual tradition: “I think, therefore I am.” Here’s what I find amusing and alarming about the man: He read almost nothing besides the Bible and the work of Catholic theologian Thomas Aquinas. He said that classic literature was a waste of time. Is that who we want at the heart of our approach to understanding reality? I say no. In accordance with the astrological omens, I authorize you to instead adopt one or both of the following formulas: “I feel, therefore I am” or “I dream, therefore I am.”

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You can’t give what you don’t have. Here’s a corollary: You can sort of halfgive what you half-have, but that may lead to messy complications and turn out to be worse than giving nothing at all. So here’s what I recommend: Devote yourself to acquiring a full supply of what you want to give. Be motivated by the frustration you feel at not being able to give it yet. Call on your stymied generosity to be the driving force that inspires you to get the missing magic. When you’ve finally got it, give it.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): I suspect that one of your allies or loved ones will get caught in his or her own trap. The way you respond will be crucial for how the rest of the story plays out. On the one hand, you shouldn’t climb into the trap with them and get tangled up in the snarl. On the other hand, it won’t serve your long-term interests to be cold and unhelpful. So what’s the best strategy? First, empathize with their pain, but don’t make it your own. Second, tell the blunt truth in the kindest tone possible. Third, offer a circumscribed type of support that won’t compromise your freedom or integrity.

© Copyright 2012 Rob Brezsny

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In 1936, Libran author F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote about the “crack-up” he had experienced years earlier. It included this tough realization: “I had been only a mediocre caretaker of most of the things left in my hands, even my talent.” Let’s use this as a seed for your oracle.

Have you been a good caretaker of your talent?

Have you been a good caretaker for other things you are responsible for? Look within yourself and take inventory. If there’s anything lacking, now is an excellent time to raise your game. If you’re doing pretty well, reward yourself.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): On a late summer day in 1666, scientist Isaac Newton was sitting under an apple tree in his mother’s garden in Lincolnshire, England. An apple fell off a branch and plummeted to the ground. A half-century later, he told his biographer that this incident inspired him to formulate the theory of gravity. Fast forward to the year 2010. Astronaut Piers Sellers got on the space shuttle Atlantis carrying a piece of Newton’s apple tree. He took it with him as he escaped Earth’s gravity on his trip to the International Space Station. By my reading of the astrological omens, now would be an excellent time for you undertake a comparable gesture or ritual, Scorpio.

With a flourish, update your relationship with an important point of origin.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Most birds don’t sing unless they are up high: either flying or perched somewhere off the ground. One species that isn’t subject to this limitation is the turnstone, a brightly mottled shorebird. As it strolls around beaches in search of food, it croons a tune that the Cornell Lab of Ornithology calls “a short, rattling chuckle.” In the coming weeks, this creature deserves to be your mascot -- or your power animal, as they say in New Age circles. Why? I doubt that you will be soaring. You won’t be gazing down at the human comedy from a detached location high above the fray. But I expect you will be wellgrounded and good-humored -- holding your own with poise amidst the rough-and-tumble. As you ramble, sing freely!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Let’s discuss that thing you are eyeing and coveting and fantasizing about. My operative theory is that you can enjoy it without actually having it for your own. In fact, I think it will be best if you do enjoy it without possessing it. There’s an odd magic at play here.

If this desired thing becomes a fixed part of your life, it may interfere with you attracting two future experiences that I regard as more essential to your development. My advice is to avoid getting attached to the pretty good X-factor so as to encourage the arrival and full bloom of two stellar X-factors.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): “Problems that remain persistently insoluble should always be suspected as questions asked in the wrong way,” said philosopher Alan Watts. You have either recently made a personal discovery proving that this is true, or else you will soon do so. The brain-scrambling, heart-whirling events of recent weeks have blessed you with a host of shiny new questions. They are vibrant replacements for the tired old questions that have kept at least one of your oldest dilemmas locked in place.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): “There is for everyone some one scene, some one adventure, some one picture that is the image of his secret life,” said Irish poet William Butler Yeats. I invite you to identify that numinous presence, Pisces. And then I urge you to celebrate and cultivate it. Give special attention to it and pay tribute to it and shower love on it. Why? Because now is an excellent time to recognize how important your secret life is to you -- and to make it come more fully alive than it has ever been.

Homework: Fantasize about ways you could make money from doing what you love to do.

Report results! FreeWillAstrology.com.

Rob Brezsny Free Will Astrology freewillastrology@freewillastrology.com

October 16 to October 22, 2014

Mind, body & Spirit

by Bronwyn Ison

WHAT YOU DO MATTERS

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y daughters are 7 and 10 years-old. We were having a conversation the other day about how all action taken in life is of consequence. My youngest daughter replied, “I can’t change the world.” As a parent I gathered myself and wondered, “I have not taught you such a thought.” I needed to explain in greater detail, how she will make a difference. My eldest chimed in on the conversation and began to explain to her sister, she can make a difference.

I was on cloud nine to hear such dialogue between them. Hence, they are the inspiration for this week’s article.

What you do day-to-day matters to those around you. Therefore, projecting positive actions and thoughts should be your goal.

Small acts of kindness do not require much effort. Last week while my mother was standing in line to purchase a drink and snack, the man in front of her turned to say, “Your items are on me. Have a nice day!”

This was simple, required little, and made my mother’s day.

How can you make a difference in the world? You don’t have to conquer the world. A simple act of kindness can make all

the difference to one person. The domino effect begins.

Commence by complimenting someone.

Everyone loves, desires and needs a compliment. This is sure to bring a smile to their face and brighten the day.

Place the spotlight on someone else. Give them credit where credit is due. Allowing someone’s talents to be highlighted will encourage them to strive for greatness near term.

Take time to teach someone how accomplish something. You may struggle with displaying patience. This would be a win-win situation. Teach, share and learn greater composure.

Write someone a short note or letter.

Express your gratitude towards this person.

Let them know they are important and needed in your life.

It is the little things we do that can make all the difference. Acts of kindness are not difficult or time consuming. Don’t act selfishly or disingenuous. Act out of love.

Love will always lead the way.

Bronwyn Ison is the Owner of Evovle Yoga. e-volveyoga.com. (760)564-YOGA 50-991 Washington St

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by Sunny Simon

Career Lessons Learned in a Free Fall

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ver a decade ago I left a successful corporate career in search of my next adventure. Exiting the comfort of my cozy perch on the career ladder was risky business. I was at the executive level of my chosen profession. No easy task, my career assent was built over the years with a boatload of sweat equity, a tad of courage and a few leaps of blind faith. So why rock the boat? It was time.

One day just dawned with an awakening. My inner voice began reminding me that growth does not occur while residing in the comfort zone.

Unlike many other individuals I had not formed an exit strategy or spent months outlining the next chapter. No, my departure from the corporate world was more like a freefall jump. Like the time in grade school when I attempted with no training to dive off the high board resulting in a most embarrassing and painful belly flop. Not a strategy I would recommend. The results of my lack of sufficient forethought were a couple of reinventions.

Neither was a huge success, nor a miserable failure. Both provided two important life lessons.

Thinking about making a career change? My first piece of advice is do not go it alone. Ask for help from various sources. Much of the latter part of my corporate career was as an advisor to

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others. I forgot what it was like to be a newbie.

In starting anew I should have sought help from a mentor, coach or specialist in the industry. If you are thinking of an entrepreneurial venture, check in with an organization like Score for mentoring and business workshops. Individuals switching professions should interview others in the field.

A second lesson for success: go all in.

Looking back on those two initial ventures out of the corporate world, I clearly lacked passion and commitment. Instead of pulling out all the stops I was dabbling, just dipping my toes in the water rather than thrusting my energy into every aspect of what I wanted to accomplish. As Michael Jordan so aptly put it, “If you shortcut the game, the game will shortcut you.” Take heed and invest all your time and resources.

Eventually, I got it right. I found my footing, discovered my niche, and established a successful career that makes my heart sing.

I’ve never regretted my free-fall. The timing was right; however, if you are ready to make a change, take the short cut to success. I’ve outlined the two major rules of the game. Now, go play it.

Sunny Simon is the owner of Raise the Bar High Life and Career Coaching. More about Sunny at www.raisethebarhigh.com

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by dr maria lombardo

Dr. Maria Lombardo, Lombardo Cosmetic Surgery is located in Rancho Mirage.

She specializes in both surgical and non-surgical “ cosmetic procedures including (but not limited to) facial, body and breast surgery, Botox, Latisse, and hCG diet program.

For a consultation or more information, visit www.lombardocosmeticsurgery.com or call 760-610-8990. Dr. Lombardo will be writing a bi-weekly column for CV Weekly.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

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nd it’s not “just” about a pink ribbon. So… what does this mean to you? Have you ever known someone with breast cancer? Do you have a history of breast cancer in your family? Are you doing regular self-breast exams? Are you up to date on your mammogram? Have you ever donated to or supported a breast cancer cause?

Breast Cancer Awareness month reminds us to think about “the girls”! As a cosmetic surgeon I am usually tasked with making them bigger, or smaller, or perkier but as a physician I am always trying to educate my patients about what can be done for early detection of breast cancer and to remind everyone that a little awareness goes a long way!

Breast health isn’t something that should be ignored. Breast cancer is the 2nd leading cause of cancer deaths in women in the United States. It affects all of us! According to the website www.Cancer.org and the American Cancer Society Breast Cancer Facts & Figures: breast cancer incidence rates are highest in non-Hispanic white women, followed by African American women and are lowest among Asian/Pacific Islander women. In contrast, breast cancer death rates are highest for African American women, followed by non-Hispanic white women.

Boob-a-Palooza on November 8th is a Fun Not-to-Miss Event We, at Lombardo Cosmetic Surgery, are proud to be sponsoring Boob-a-Palooza again this year. It’s a fun, fundraising event hosted by Desert CrossFit benefiting Charity Godmother which is a new local, non-profit.

Come out and join us for a great cause and have some silly fun, great food and maybe even a workout! This amazing event is Saturday, November 8th from 10AM – 1PM. Please call our office 760-610-8990 or Desert CrossFit 760-779-8880 if you would like more information or would like to come out and participate!

So embrace your pink ribbons, pink shirts and pink everything! Just don’t forget the real meaning behind the pink… breast cancer awareness and breast health is life saving!

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