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Friday evening an annual, a pre-4th of July, free community fireworks extravaganza celebration was sponsored by the Morongo Casino Resort and the Morongo Band of Mission Indians. Tribal member, Fred Three Feathers Toro Sr. said, “The purpose of this event is to unite the communities by bringing everyone together to celebrate. It is also one of the many ways that our tribe gives back to the community.”
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A few thousand people filed into the event all evening until 9:00pm when the spectacular fireworks began. Children everywhere were wearing things that flashed, glowed, or had little blinking lights. The heavenly aromas of food permeated the area; Indian fry bread tacos, tamales, roasted corn on a stick and an assortment of sweet desserts were offered. Happy faces could be seen in every direction. “The Big Bad Daddies” band performed many songs of 70’s and 80’s bands. During one song, three of their young daughters joined them on stage. One played guitar while the other two sang along with the band performing the Miley Cyrus/Billy Ray Cyrus duet “Ready Set (Don’t) Go.” Many people and kids in the audience were up in front, dancing and singing with the band. At 9:00pm sharp the field lights dimmed, the loud speaker blasted out a fantastic “Stars and Stripes Forever” followed by several other well known patriotic songs. The fireworks went off with a spectacular flourish driving the crowd wild with audible oohhs and aahhs. Sky rockets exploded into twinkling shooting stars, big exploding orbs of twinkling lights, sparkling showers of red, blue, white and even some green. Quite a spellbinding show.
Desert Hot Springs city employee Gabriel Papp received a special Customer Service award from Mayor Yvonne Parks.
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One young mother said, “ I’ve never seen such a beautiful fireworks show … this is the first one for my three year old son and he LOVED it.” There was a big smile on his face. There was a slight issue with sparks catching fire to some of the dry brush behind the launching area. The Morongo Tribal Fire Department was on it in no time with the assistance of the Banning Fire Department. By the end of the fireworks show, it looked like they all had everything well contained. There were no reports of injury and at worst some brush was abated. Thank you, Morongo Band of Mission Indians and Morongo Casino Resort for this “Spark-tacular evening.” Don’t miss the 20th Thunder and Lightning Powwow coming this September to Morongo.
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Story by Elayna Feiberg Photos by Daniel Garcia The Fourth of July holiday to most, means going to the beach, poolside barbecues, and enjoying family and friends. However, for 16 beautiful Latina hopefuls, it meant waiting to be crowned La Reyna de Quarto de Julio Fourth of July Queen in Spanish. For 10 days, these contestants worked hard on dance routines, costume changes, poise and grace, as well as practicing their introductions to the judges, that ultimately would decide who would be Queen. The girls were diverse in stature and ages, which ranged from 18 to 30 years old. Some of them were moms and others full-time students, but all of them were there to break out of their comfort zone, and try something “new” in their lives. Most of them I interviewed choose this pageant to experience something they can look back on and applaud themselves for their hard work. 6
Medical assistant, full time-student and mother of five was Lindsey Tarango. She is an inspiring Latina to me, since I work by her side at the Vein Doctor Medical Group In Palm Desert. The doctor’s office was her sponsor, and we all cheered her on throughout this challenging journey. According to Corina Quitiiquit, event sponsor and publisher of Vida Latina magazine, the idea for the event came from a brainstorming session with creative director Alberto Zempoal on raising funds for the Boys and Girls Club of the Coachella Valley. Quitiiquit has been a long time supporter of the nonprofit agency, so organizing her desert contacts was a task she undertook with great pride. La Casita and Sol de Mexico restaurants were the first to get on board, sponsoring two social nights for the contestants to showcase their individual
personalities and mingle with other patrons in the restaurant. La Casita was also one of the main sponsors for the closing event at Bagduma Park in Coachella along with the city of Coachella, Alberto Zempoal Productions and dresses and costumes donated by Kay’s designs in Palm Springs. Some other sponsors included “Cireneia de Medodia” radio show, Indio Performing Arts Center and Illusion Art and Balloons, which makes beautiful “gowns” strictly from balloons. The balloon creation was the talk of the semi-final event, where the contestants were graded on various different scores, including evening attire. The black and white gown, worn by Nara Cabal ultimately received the most points in that category with enough points overall to crown her La Reyna De Quarto De Julio at the closing event.
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Assemblyman Manual Perez presented her a beautiful rhinestone tiara in front of hundreds of well wishers. Already a model and promotional spokeswoman, she will represent Illusion Art and Balloons at special events and promotions. She will also continue to be an up-and-coming Latina in her own right, for the greater Coachella Valley. The second runner up was Georgina Canedo, who represented Rocky’s Pawnshop. The third runner up was Stephanie Gomez that represented Serranata’s restaurant Mariachi band. All the participants were good sports in the events leading up to the grand finale and kept a positive demeanor in the 105-degree heat and several costume changes. For more about the Reyna de Quarto Julio Pageant, go to www.PalmSpringsGuides. Com
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Amusement parks offer new summer thrills BY STAFF ARA Every summer and early fall, theme park thrill-seekers and amusement park aficionados prepare to flock en masse to these attractions across the country. Some 300 million visitors traveled to 400 amusement parks and traditional attractions in 2008, according to the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions. While the big-name parks are always fun, don’t overlook some equally exhilarating, but smaller, regional parks. You’ll likely find smaller crowds and save on travel costs. “Often overlooked in preference to household names, these smaller regional parks can sometimes mean shorter lines, a one-of-a-kind adrenaline rush and a welcome escape from the tried and true thrills,” says Alistair Wearmouth, family travel specialist for Away.com, which recently published its Ultimate Theme Park Guide. To get you started, here is a list of regional theme parks offering big thrills this summer:
Midwest Silver Dollar City Branson, Mo. Nestled in the small town of Branson, Silver Dollar City touts itself as a “family-friendly vacation destination with down-home charm.” True to form, the park boasts 30 thrilling rides and attractions, in addition to a culinary school, a craft school and live entertainment. In celebration of its 50th anniversary, the park just 8
opened a new ride, the “Tom and Huck’s RiverBlast.” Raft riders and spectators, armed with water soakers, battle each other raft-to-raft and raftto-shore. Information can be found at www.bransonsilverdollarcity.com.
Mid-Atlantic Kennywood - West Mifflin, Pa., near Pittsburgh A designated U.S. National Historic Landmark, Kennywood, in West Mifflin, offers visitors a healthy dose of history and hysterics. In late June, the park, which opened in 1898, introduces a new roller coaster, “Sky Rocket.” The ride launches riders from 0 to 50 mph in less than three seconds up a hill. Little known fact: The 2009 film Adventureland was filmed at this location. Information can be found at www.kennywood.com.
Northeast Seabreeze Irondequoit, N.Y., near Rochester, N.Y. Being the 12th oldest operating amusement park in the world does have its perks. Seabreeze, located upstate in Rochester, offers visitors more than 70 attractions and a water park. In addition to housing the second oldest coaster in the U.S., the Jack Rabbit, the park will unveil a new ride, “Revolution 360 Degrees” this summer.
Guests face outward aboard a giant disk which rotates 360 degrees in both directions five stories high. Information can be found at www.seabreeze.com.
Southeast Family Kingdom Myrtle Beach, S.C. Family Kingdom offers vintage boardwalk fun at Myrtle Beach’s only amusement park. Rides include a wooden roller coaster, South Carolina’s largest Ferris wheel with one-of-a-kind views out over the Atlantic Ocean and an oceanfront waterpark just across the street. Hot deals and discounts ensure fun for you and the family without breaking the bank. Information can be found at www.familykingdomfun. com.
Southwest Enchanted Island Encantado Park, Ariz., near Phoenix Conveniently located in a city park in the heart of metro Phoenix, Enchanted Island transports visitors to a magical world of amusement. The park boasts rides, bumper boats, a 50 year-old carousel and an old-school C.P. Huntington train. The “soft adventure” rides make this park especially ideal for younger kids ages 1 to 10. Information can be found at www.enchantedisland.com.
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West LEGOLAND - Carlsbad, Calif. Modeled after the iconic Danish brand of construction toys, LEGOLAND California Resort in Carlsbad is the only LEGOLAND in the U.S. This summer the park debuts the world’s first LEGOLAND Waterpark. The park will include a lazy river, several water slides, a splash tower, spray LEGO models and two beach areas. Information can be found at www.legolandwaterpark. com.
Rockies Elitch Gardens Denver Elitch Gardens is a combo theme-water park celebrating its 120th anniversary this year. Since its inception, it has been home to the first zoo, first theater, first movie house, first symphony orchestra and continues to be the oldest continually operating theme park west of the Mississippi. If the history isn’t a lure, its 14 extreme coasters, good range of kid-sized coasters and allage group rides make this a good pick for the entire family. Information can be found at www.elitchgardens.com. Courtesy of ARAcontent
Silver Dollar City features 30 rides and attractions, ranging from high-speed coasters, such as the multi-looping roller coaster WildFire. The Branson, Mo. theme park is open March through December.
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Dr. Steven Gundry Coming To Palm Springs On Saturday BY STAFF PALM SPRINGS, CADr. Steven Gundry will be making a special appearance at the Urban Yoga Center in Palm Springs on Saturday, July 10th. The topic of his theme is “Turn Off The Genes That Are Killing You And Your Waistline!” The magic happens at 3:00 p.m. and it is donation based. After the talk there will be questions and answers and book signing opportunities. The center is located at 458 South Palm Canyon Drive. Steven Gundry, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.C.C., is the inventor of some of the most widely used heart-surgery devices and is renowned as an infant heart-transplant surgeon. Now, through his Center for Restorative Medicine in Palm Springs, he helps patients from around the world avoid cardiac and other surgical procedures by using nutrition to reverse heart disease, diabetes and arthritis. Dr. Gundry brings us to the next stage of diet evolution through his bestselling book, “Dr. Gundry’s Diet Evolution: Turn Off the Genes That Are Killing You and Your Waistline”. Dr. Gundry travels internationally as a keynote speaker at medical conferences and wellness seminars speaking on diet, lifestyle and longevity. Dr. Gundry will be the keynote speaker at the upcoming October Wellness and World Music Festival in Desert Hot Springs.
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Practical tips for keeping America’s youth safe when behind the wheel
BY STAFF ARA Today’s teen drivers face an increasing number of risks and distractions, making safe driving habits more important than ever. Many community organizations and even large businesses have stepped in to help teens learn the importance of practicing safe driving skills. For example, UPS, Boys & Girls Clubs of America and UPS NASCAR driver David Ragan are partnering for the second consecutive year to present UPS Road Code, a comprehensive safe driving
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course, based on UPS’s own driver training programs, to help teach teens across the nation the importance of safe driving and the defensive driving skills. Some helpful tips for keeping teens’ eyes on the road include: * Give enough distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you to allow you a view of all of your surroundings. A driver should be able to see the rear tires of the vehicle in front of you.
* Identify stale green lights, a light the driver did not see turn green, and prepare yourself for stopping if it turns red before you reach it. * Be observant and expect other drivers to do unpredictable things while driving around you, such as speeding and changing lanes. More teen safe-driving tips from UPS Road Code can be found online at www.ups.com/ roadcode.
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Twilight’s Nikki Reed to ‘do something’ good this summer BY STAFF ARA Are you a teen that is going to camp, hosting a neighborhood block party, or playing baseball this summer? Are you a parent who wants to encourage your child to do something good for others or get more involved in their community? This summer, join the Do Something 101 school supply drive: www.dosomething101.org.
the popular Twilight movie series, is helping to promote the cause this year. The campaign encourages teens to collect school supplies and drop them off at their nearest Staples store, from July through September. In addition, customers can get involved by donating $1 at any store with 100 percent of the proceeds benefiting local teens in need.
Each school year, many students go back to school with little more than a plastic bag and a used notebook. It’s often the smallest gestures that make the biggest difference. By donating a pack of pencils, a spiral notebook or even a dollar, you can help a student start the new school year off right. It’s easy to get started. Ideas include encouraging fellow campers to start a school supply drive or hosting a movie night at your house and charging a school supply as the price of admission.
“It’s so important that students have new school supplies to begin each year successfully,” says Nancy Lublin, chief executive officer of DoSomething.org. “Our goal with this campaign is to make it easy for teens to help a student in need. We’ve provided products to hundreds of thousands of students to date, and are encouraging others to get involved to help us continue to make a difference.”
Launched in 2008 by DoSomething.org and Staples, Do Something 101 is a campaign to help students in need. Nikki Reed, star of
Here are some tips on how parents can encourage children to get involved in community service projects: 1. Research available opportunities that your child will find interesting and fulfilling. Help guide them to-
ward a volunteer experience that will get them excited. 2. Get involved in your own charitable cause. If they see you doing something good, they are more likely to want to participate in a similar campaign. 3. Make it a family event. By encouraging everyone in the family to join the cause together, everyone will be motivated by each other and will have fun at the same time. New for the 2010 backto-school shopping season, Staples is also launching a line of DoSomething.orginspired products to help students get organized and learn about important issues impacting their communities. These new products - including planners and notebooks - inspire youth to take action and make positive change. In addition to the cool designs, they also include background on social issues and offer suggestions on how students can make a difference. Courtesy of ARAcontent
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Protect your home from termite damage As Americans head outside to tend to their lawns and repair their houses, it’s just as important to consider what might be happening out of sight, deep inside the home.
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A swarm can be identified by the large number of flying termites and by the discarded wings they often leave near doors and windows.
Termites, which are found in every state except Alaska, live in colonies that eat continuously. These wood-destroying pests eat homes from the inside out, making their presence difficult to detect. Termites annually cause more than $5 billion in damage, and the destruction termites cause is not normally covered by homeowners insurance, leaving owners to pay an average of $3,000 in out-of-pocket costs for repairs, according to Terminix.
“Termites do not discriminate. They eat wooden framing, support beams and the wood flooring inside your home the same way they would a tree in the forest,” Curtis says.
3. Eliminate wood-tosoil contact. Any wood that simultaneously touches the soil and the home can provide termites with direct access to the structure.
“In most cases, it’s easy to tell when a house is in need of repair. Either the paint is chipping or the roof is leaking. But that’s not usually the case with termite activity,” says Paul Curtis, a Terminix entomologist. “Because termites are often active in the least visible areas of a home, it can be difficult for the homeowner to tell whether they have a termite problem or not.” Usually, homeowners will only be able to tell they have a termite infestation during swarm season. That’s when winged, reproductive termites leave their colonies and es14
While swarming only takes place during certain times of the year, termite colonies never stop eating, even to rest or sleep. Unless evidence of a swarm is discovered, or damage is severe enough to be noticed, a trained professional will most likely be required to identify the presence of termites within a home. Although eliminating termites requires the help of a trained professional, homeowners can take the following proactive steps to make their homes less inviting to these wood-destroying pests: 1. Fix the roof or plumbing leaks. The moisture from these allows termites to survive above ground. 2. Clean and repair gutters. Gutters that do not drain properly can allow water to accumulate near
4. Keep mulch or soil from being piled against the home’s siding. Soil or mulch allowed to pile up against the home can hide termite activity. 5. Avoid storing items in the crawlspace. Pieces of scrap lumber, boxes or even books can serve as a food source for termites. 6. Maintain adequate ventilation in crawlspaces. Termites prefer moist conditions. Eliminating moisture can help make the environment less suitable to them. 7. Use a mesh screen on all windows, doors and ventilation openings. Screening will help prevent winged termites from entering the home. 8. Schedule an annual inspection with a trained professional. Prompt treatment and regular inspections can save thousands of dollars in damage repair. Courtesy of ARAcontent
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Editorial by Nancy Morgan
Hating Jews
Nancy Morgan RightBias.com
Last month, students at a Southern California high school were caught playing a late-night on-campus game of tag called “Beat the Jew.” On the popular social networking site Facebook, a user named Alex Cookson launched an open invitation to an event called “Kill a Jew Day.” It was the fourth time that a call to murder Jews had been put on Facebook within recent days. In D.C., White House press doyen Helen Thomas was captured on tape nonchalantly opining that all Jews should go back to Germany. Implicit in her statement was her assumption that everyone felt the same way, so what’s the big deal? Also last month: Egypt decided to revoke the citizenship of any Egyptians married to Israelis. In Amsterdam, antiSemitism has become so commonplace that Dutch police are now using “decoy Jews” in an effort to to cut the number of verbal and physical attacks on Jews, amid fears that anti-Semitic “hate crime” is on the rise. And in Germany, a Jewish dance group was attacked with stones by a group of children and teenagers during a performance at a street festival in Hannover. The teenagers also used a megaphone to shout anti-Semitic slurs. European Jewish Congress President Moshe Kantor last week gave a bleak evaluation of European Jewry. “Jews are afraid to walk the streets in Europe with Jewish symbols,” Kantor said. “Synagogues, Jewish schools and kindergartens require barbed-wire fences and security, and Jewish men, women and children are beaten up in broad daylight.” Jews worldwide are again under attack. The Holocaust and 6 million slaughtered Jews have been forgotten. It
now appears that history is on the way to repeating itself, aided and abetted by the world press. During the much publicized clash between supposed peace activists and Israeli soldiers last month, Israel was roundly condemned when forced to board a ship that was trying to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza under the guise of delivering “humanitarian aid” to Palestinians. Reuters was caught, once again, photo shopping a knife out of the hand of a supposed “peace activist” in a blatant attempt to portray Israel as the aggressor. The London Telegraph was also caught using a two-year-old photo in their quest to portray Palestinians as victims. A photo that was purposefully misleading, as is shown here. When Israel withdrew from Gaza in 2005, Hamas launched 6,500 unprovoked rocket strikes on towns and schoolyards in Israel. The Israeli blockade of Gaza was a necessary self-defense measure to keep these bombs from reaching Gaza. But world opinion as expressed in the media, sees it differently. Palestinians are the victims and Israel should atone. Period. The communications firm best known for shaping the liberal Moveon.org into a national movement has tackled a new project: orchestrating an international anti-Israel campaign. And it appears to be working. Even Israel’s good friend, the United States, is throwing it under the bus. According to Israel’s ambassador to Washington, relations between Israel and its staunchest ally, the U.S., have suffered a “tectonic rift.” Desert Local News July 8, 2010
Under President Barack Obama, the United States no longer provides Israel with automatic support at the United Nations where the Jewish state faces a constant barrage of criticism and condemnation. American sentiment now increasingly favors the supposed Palestinian “victims.” As Thomas Sowell says, “Just as the American left has adopted blacks as mascots, so the international left has adopted Palestinians as mascots. In both cases, the actual well-being of the mascots is not the point. Mascots exist to be symbols for others. In all the years when the Arab states controlled the area that Israel took over after the 1967 war, nobody cared what happened to the Palestinians, much less offered them a homeland.” If you are one of the unsuspecting Americans who have bought into the “Palestinians as victims” hoax, I urge you, in the interest of fairness, to watch this short video. * It is a must-see history lesson from David Horowitz, laying out the true history of Palestine. The facts are incontrovertible. No matter how thin the pancake, there are always two sides. If we allow the terrorist’s propaganda machine and the world press to continue presenting a false version of Israel and Palestine, it is possible that history could indeed, repeat itself. And we will become allies with murderous Islamic terrorists whose sole goal is to wipe Israel off the face of the earth. http://rightbias.com/news/010409israel. aspx
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Little League All Stars. Report and Story by Bruce Montgomery June 26, 2010 was the opening night of the southern division of the Little League All Stars. Three teams of all stars will be competing between now and July 10th: Desert Hot Springs, Anza and Cathedral City. Opening night was between Anza (in blue) and Cathedral City (in white). All games will begin at 7:00 p.m. at the big field at Wardman Park in Desert Hot Springs (8th and Cactus). Come out and root for the kids!
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Emotional Night As City Employee Receives Recognition Award
By Leslie Andrews DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA- It was an emotional moment for Desert Hot Springs city employee Gabriel Papp as he received a special Customer Service award from Mayor Yvonne Parks at the last council meeting on Tuesday evening. Papp is an associate planner and has shown his work well throughout the city, said the Mayor. He is a well distinguished person who has demonstrated his duties through customer service. He is responsible for issuing permits.
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“Gabriel embodies customer service. I would like to tap into his DNA and put a little bit of him in every one of us,” said City Manager Rick Daniels. As Mayor Parks handed over his plaque to him, Papp broke down in tears as he was speaking. “I told myself I would be strong about this,” he said. “I really enjoy working for the city of Desert Hot Springs. It’s a fun city. I was laid off from the city of Coachella and I would like to think it was their loss.” Papp was emotional due to someone very close to him having been diagnosed with cancer and requiring a major surgery next week. Both Daniels and Mayor Parks embraced him as he was done thanking everyone at the podium.
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Where The Music Festival Currently Stands BY LESLIE ANDREWS
DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CAThe Wellness and World Music Festival has been the talk of the town ever since Ziggy Marley was reported to be the headlining act, which all happens on Saturday, October 9th at Mission Springs Park in Desert Hot Springs. At the Tuesday evening Council meeting, an update was presented. So far, the Extraordinary Events Company is the official site production management company. They have been in town visiting the park and meeting with city staff regarding all of the needs for the twoday festival. These include sound, lighting, staging, vendor areas, tents, parking, restrooms and public safety. There have been permits needed by the organizers and so far, the Police, Sheriff and Cal Trans have been instrumental in providing their services. It was also reported that the Festival Producers have joined the city’s Chamber of Commerce and opened production offices at city hall.
David Peet, one of the organizers, spoke during the approval of the Consent Calendar, which featured an update on the festival. “Our press release was picked up all the way in Jamaica and in Barbados, as well as in London and in Miami, New York and in Northern California as well,” he said. “The Boys and Girls Club will be a benefactor in this festival.” Marley is so far the only confirmed act for the event, as negotiations have begun with more musical talents at this time. For the wellness aspect, Rodney and Colleen
Yee (yoga experts) and local Dr. Steven Gundry (scientist and nutritionist) have been confirmed and more wellness experts are in negotiations. Yee will be featured in an upcoming Palm Springs Life magazine insert and the festival’s website is constantly updated. Plus, a giant billboard announcing the festival has been placed in Cabazon near the Morongo Casino along the I-10 Freeway. The city of Desert Hot Springs so far has provided $200,000 of the pre-approved $250,000 to support this festival. The promoters
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have met the contract milestones. Councilmember Jan Pye commented about the funding. “The $250,000 was for the purpose of development. What the city expects is sales tax, marketing opportunity and repeat business,” she stated. “The city has no control over the price of the tickets. I am looking for increases in TOT and great marketing for the city.” And with that, the council voted 5/0 to receive and file.
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BY LESLIE ANDREWS JOSHUA TREE, CAThe 2010 Joshua Tree Gay Pride festival was all done in the name of equality, and with a huge turnout Saturday night held in the community’s art district downtown. The evening was filled with plenty of entertainment, awards and several guest speakers, including Assembly Candidate Carl Wood, Congressional Candidate Pat Meager and even a San Diego City Commissioner. Music was provided by Santina Giordano, Shari Elf and the Kittens, and other fine LGBT artists from Southern California. “I was honored to give the key-note address for the pride festival here,” said Nicole Murray Ramirez, from San Diego. “We addressed gay marriage, gays in the military and in our school system. Many are
coming out at a younger age than before. We want to let our youth know that there is a place for them. The bullying issue has skyrocketed.” In his address, he mentioned how gay politicians have been seeking office for ages, with the first being elected in San Francisco in the 1960s. At that time, that city had a huge homophobic population. Also, an active participant in this year’s Pride Festival was the Yucca Valley High School Gay-Straight Alliance. Although they have only existed for a short time, they have a huge mission on their handsto build a bridge between gay and straight students and to help end intolerance and bullying. Congressional Candidate Meager was also honored to speak at the event, hoping
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to out-seat incumbent Jerry Lewis, who hasn’t supported gay issues nor even made too many public appearances, period. “We need politicians that will fight for all of our citizens. We need to be proud in our stance and shame on those who don’t stand up for equality,” he said. “Part of what I’m doing is not just for the pride festival but to hear the people speak and that’s important.” Of course, this all would not have happened if it weren’t for Mike Lipitz, publisher of the Morongo Basin’s only gay magazine, the Hi-Desert LGBT News. He commented, “I think it’s great. We have so many allies from the Morongo Basin here and hundreds of LGBT members of the community. The plans are to do this until we achieve equality.”
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Yucca Valley Holds Biggest Fireworks Show Yet To Date BY LESLIE ANDREWS YUCCA VALLEY, CAThe town of Yucca Valley held their biggest fireworks display show to date Sunday night on the Fourth of July. Crowds packed the Yucca Valley High School grounds and just about everything they had to offer was sold out- sodas, water, foods. Entertainment was provided from local grade-school girls, courtesy of Starstruck Dance Studio. Dances were done in the styles of pop and hip-hop just about an hour before the fireworks began to light the desert sky. Of course, Mayor Chad Mayes thanked the Yucca Valley Rotary Club for making this possible. “I hope we can remember what this day is all about. American liberty and American values,” he said. “Among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” Kids got to play in bounce houses and climb on tanks, courtesy of the Twentynine Palms Marine Base. The total cost of this entire display added up to $20,000.
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Two reasons that women ask for estrogen and progesterone replacement BY ALLEN LAWRENCE, M.D. OF HOLISTICGYNPS.COM Two reasons that women ask for estrogen and progesterone replacement are: To eliminate the symptoms of menopause: hot flashes, flushing, mood swings, decreased libido or vaginal dryness. To prevent and protect against heart disease, strokes, and osteoporosis. For many years, doctors offered their patients two foreign chemicals which were labeled as estrogen and progesterone, Premarin and Provera. Premarin is an artificial estrogen, originally extracted from the urine of pregnant horses. Later, it became cheaper to synthetically manufacture this chemical. It was never even close to the estrogen normal healthy women create in their own body. Provera, a progestogen and not really a progesterone, is an extremely potent chemical which has some,
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but not all of the positive effects associated with normal biologically produced human progesterone. Provera has many potentially dangerous side effects. Recently, with little real surprise to the medical community, these two chemicals have become associated with the development of breast and uterine cancer, stroke and blood clots in otherwise healthy women. As women approach
menopause, they may find themselves faced with a number of difficult decisions:
Do you take Premarin (which is still being prescribed by many ‘good” physicians) for the “heart and stroke health protection” effects and in doing so face an increased risk of developing cancer? After all, heart disease is the #1 killer of women. Strokes are the #2 killer, and osteoporosis causes significant disability and mortality. Or, do you refuse to take Premarin and Provera and forego the health protection benefits afforded by estrogen and progesterone replacement (often referred to as hormone replacement therapy, or simply HRT)? What if I just use one of those over-the-counter products to help control my symptoms? While they may help your symptoms they will not help you to protect against heart disease, or prevent fracture or any other of the complications of menopause. Only HRT will help you prevent the major risk factors associated with menopause.. There is now another choice. There is a healthier source of estrogen
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and progesterone. One which can provide HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) with the exact same type of natural estrogen and progesterone made within your body also called bio-identical estrogen and progesterone replacement. “Yes!” There are bioidentical forms of both normal female estrogen and normal human female progesterone, hormones that work the way nature had planned them to work for you. These bio-identical hormones are not foreign to the normal human female body. These two natural bioidentical female hormones, come from plant sources, and since they cannot be patented and drug companies cannot make a fortune selling them, you might not even have
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Continued rom Page 28 known they existed. Because they are not manufactured on a mass scale, they are only available from compounding pharmacies. For your safety bio-identical hormones are only available with a medical prescription. They can be prescribed and made up specifically for you in any dosage your doctor feels is exactly right for you. Most important of all, they provide both immediate relief from the menopausal symptoms, they also provide the long-term health protection benefits you need and want and at a greatly reduced risk to you and your body. We simply refer to the use of these hormones as bio-identical hormone replacement therapy. Bio-identical estrogen and progesterone must be prescribed in therapeutic dos-
Bio-identical estrogen should always be given along with bio-identical progesterone to help balance each other and keep you from becoming artificially “estrogen dominant.� Since bio-identical progesterone has health benefits of its own, Provera should never be substituted for it. Synthetic estrogens and progestogens have long been associated with negative side effects and risks unacceptable to women. With the ease of availability of bio-identical HRT, no woman should ever have to substitute either Premarin or Provera for bioidentical HRT. Also remember, there are risks associated with not taking advantage of hormone replacement therapy. Natural, plant-derived estrogen and progesterone hormones can help you avoid these problems, and provide you with the health protection and relief of menopausal symptoms. If your physician does not or refuses to prescribe bio-identical HRT for you it may be because they are not familiar with how to prescribe the proper dosage, or that they choose not to do so.
ages in order to be optimally effective. They should come from a licensed compounding pharmacy. They should be bio-identical and not from pregnant horses nor from a totally synthetic source.
If this is the type of treatment that you want to protect your own health and well-being then you should look for a physician with knowledge of natural bio-identical female hormones. For more information about Natural Hormones and Natural Care for Women, go to www.HolisticGynPS.Com
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Man Killed In Boating Accident At Lake Havasu By Vicki Lawson HAVASU LAKE, CAEric Norris was enjoying himself during the Independence Day weekend at Lake Havasu when all of a sudden, he was struck by a boat. On Saturday at approximately 5:42 p.m., Deputies from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department/Marine Enforcement Unit responded to the California Shoreline in the area of the Havasu Landing Casino regarding a boating accident. Upon arrival, deputies were advised by witnesses that Norris was being pulled on an inner tube in the area. When the victim fell off the inner tube and was in the water waiting for the tow vehicle to turn around and pick him up, he was struck by another vessel. The suspect vessel is described as primarily red with white striping, 25-30 foot V-hull boat. Witnesses estimated the boat travelling at approximately 30-40 mph. The suspect then fled South bound on Lake Havasu.
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Deputies were on scene within minutes of receiving the call. A search of the area was conducted with the assistance of Lake Havasu City Police Department, Mohave County Sheriff’s Department, and San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Aviation Division however, they were unable to locate the suspect vessel. The victim was taken to a hospital in Lake Havasu City, Arizona for medical treatment however, the victim was pronounced deceased. The Sheriff’s Department is asking anyone who may have been in the area and witnessed the incident or who may have information regarding the suspect vessel, the identity of the suspect driving the vessel or the female passenger to please contact Sergeant Clayton Bailey, Sgt Tim Smith or Detective Jimmy Trahin of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Needles Station at (760) 3269200.
Yucca Valley Man Found Dead In Big Bear Lake By Vicki Lawson
BIG BEAR LAKE, CAA Yucca Valley man was found dead on Monday upon the report of a deceased male found underwater in the area of Boulder Bay Park on Big Bear Lake. Upon arrival, Deputies were advised that victim along with two male friends had began swimming in Boulder Bay headed toward some rocks approximately 100 yards away the shoreline. The two friends of the victim were unaware that he had become distressed and when looking for him, saw that he was asking for help and then sank under the water. An attempt was made by the friends to locate the victim however, they were unsuccessful. The victim was in approximately 15 feet of water with a temperature of approximately 64 degrees. The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Dive Team was called to the scene. Dive team members were immediately in the water searching for the victim. Additional dive team members were brought in by Sheriff’s Department Aviation and an extensive search by multiple dive team members was conducted. The drowning victim was located by San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Dive Teams Members at approximately 12:51 p.m. The victim was pronounced deceased at the incident location. The body was later identified to be 18-year-old Nathaniel Hopper of Yucca Valley. Personnel from The Big Bear Sheriff’s Department Boat Patrol, Big Bear Lake Marine Enforcement, Big Bear Lake Fire, San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Aviation and San Bernardino County Fire Department assisted in this incident.
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Palm Springs Police Department Honoring Its Explorers By Vicki Lawson PALM SPRINGS, CAPalm Springs Police Department Explorer Post #466 is comprised of almost two dozen young adults ages 14-20 that are interested in law enforcement. Explorers are required to attend weekly meetings, show strong moral and ethical character and maintain consistently good grades in school. They are provided training in many facets of law enforcement and are encouraged to ride with patrol officers to learn about the Department. From June 28, 2010 to July 2, 2010, nine members of Palm Springs Police Department Explorer Post #466 went to Lake Arrowhead to test their skills against other law enforcement Explorers. The Explorers were accompanied by Advisors Officer Melissa Desmarais, Officer Juan Jimenez and Officer Marcus Litch. The week-long team-building and training experience, Camp Superstars, was hosted by the Whittier Police Department. Seven (7) Explorer Posts comprised of nearly 100 Explorers from across California and Nevada participated in a series of events and competed in scenarios developed to test their ability to communicate effectively with both their teammates and role players and to maintain control of situations and suspects. The scenarios included a High-Risk Traffic Stop, Robbery Alarm, Suspicious Person and Domestic Violence. Team-building exercises included a Basketball Shoot and a Stretcher Relay,
which required that each Explorer take turns carrying the other members of their team while competing against the clock. Explorers Ian Nay, Alicia Stevens, Dominick Horn, Madeleine Peck, Emily Escoto, Saul Aspericueta, Adrian Zamora, Ramiro Jimenez and David Etchason were awarded the first place trophy for their performance in the scenarios. They also took home second place honors in the Basketball Shoot and third place in the Stretcher Relay. Alicia Stevens won third place in the Obstacle Course and Dominick Horn took home a second place medal in the Triathlon. The Palm Springs Police Explorers were awarded the Badge of Honor, a recognition that is reserved for the group that shows the greatest commitment to teamwork, sportsmanship and character. They were commended throughout the event on their professionalism and poise. Palm Springs Police Chief David G. Dominguez stated that “the Palm Springs Police Department has made a commitment to helping teenagers succeed and make positive choices. The Explorer Program is one where teens can learn about law enforcement, teamwork and character. I am extremely proud of these young men and women. These awards and honors are a testament to their hard work and dedication.� Desert Local News July 8, 2010
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