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“The Coney Island Waltz” featuring front row L-R: Richard Koons (“Squelch”), Katrina Kemp (“Fleck”), Stephen Petrovich (“Gangle”) and the Ensemble of Love Never Dies see page 12. Photo by Joan Marcus

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Annual Faux Fur Ball

KMIR TV-Bryan Gallo, actress Barbara Eden, and Thalia Hayden-KMIR TV. Photo by Pat Krause Story and Photos by Pat Krause The annual Faux Fur Ball was held on Saturday, April 7th at the Palm Springs Animal Shelter. The theme this year was Pooches, Pussycats, and Paris. The event started with a tour of the Shelter with cocktails and Hors D’oeuvres. There was a French Flea Market silent

auction. An excellent chance for people to see the great work the No-kill shelter does and how clean a facility it is.

They have all kinds of animals, not just dogs and cats.

Guests were treated to a buffet type meal where they went from table to table to find their favorite foods and desserts. The event was held

under a huge white tent that withheld the windy night.

Emcees were Bryan Gallo and Thalia Hayden from KMIR TV station. Emcee and Palm Springs social ambassador, Palm Springs Walk of Star Honoree and award-winning drag personality, Bella da Ball, introduced the entertainment.

The three emcees also took

on the duty of auctioneers at the Live Auction bidding.

Two talented drag queens provided entertainment.

President Tamara D. Hedges spoke about how the old Palm Springs Animal Shelter was not very helpful.

Today that same shelter is a beautiful facility thanks to the hard work and dedication of

this community. It has become a haven for all the animals that come there. The Shelter also provides low-cost spay/ neutering, low-cost vaccines, and educational programs to name just a few of the services they provide. Chuck Swenson also commented Continues on Page 11

Construction begins on Old Schoolhouse Museum multipurpose building

By Desert Star Staff TWENTYNINE PALMS — Two days after a wellattended groundbreaking ceremony, the Twentynine Palms Historical Society began construction on a 2,222-square-foot multipurpose building on the grounds of the Old Schoolhouse Museum.

About 50 people attended the groundbreaking, Friday afternoon, April 6, 2018.

President Les Snodgrass kicked off the celebration by introducing volunteers who have played key roles in the historical society since it was formed on April 26, 1982, including Ann Congdon, who created the building plans, and Bob

Carter, who was instrumental in the building design. “Without their help, we wouldn’t be here today,” Snodgrass said. He also thanked the Twentynine Palms City Council, City Manager Frank Luckino, Assistant City Manager Larry Bowden, Community Development Director Travis Clark, civil engineer Craig Phillips, John Goodman of Redtail Archeology, and the Twenty-nine Palms Band of Mission Indians for helping bring the project to fruition.

After an invocation by Twentynine Palms Mayor McArthur Wright, Snodgrass

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Twentynine Palms Historical Society founding member Cheryl Erickson, left, joins President Les Snodgrass, founding member Bob Carter and Twentynine Palms Mayor McArthur Wright in turning the first shovels full of dirt during the organization’s groundbreaking ceremony (Historical society photo by Kelly O’Sullivan)

The 9th Annual Desert Arc Golf Classic

Nate Otto, Vern Koslen, Aubrey Serfling, Richard Balocco and Nancy Singer.

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Gary Honts, Brooke Beare and Jay Chesterton. Photo by Pat Krause

Story and Photos by Pat Krause The 9th Annual Desert Arc Golf Classic and Dinner was held at Fantasy Casino Resort Spa. The golf was played at the stunningly beautiful Eagle Falls Golf Course at Fantasy in the best ball format. There were about 130 golfers that vied for the first and second place, longest drive and closest to the pin contests. The sizeable silent auction was busy with bidders. The golf course was in magnificent condition with many challenging water holes.

Board member Nancy Singer served as Event Chair along with former board member, Jay Chesterton who served as Honorary Event Chair. Chesterton is also the Vice President of Hotel and Food & Beverages for Fantasy Spring Resort Casino. The emcee was Booke Beare, local anchor of CBS Local 2.

Guests brought their playing partners and guests to the buffet dinner at the Special Events Center at Fantasy.This event has grown each year into one of the most enjoyable

and fund days that help raise funds for a local charity.

Golfers wandered into the Special Events Center to the smell of delicious foods at the buffet tables. The chefs were busy preparing as you like it foods along with the cooked dishes and salads.

There was a huge dessert table at one end for guests with a sweet tooth. The live auction included an electric bicycle that had Nate Otto riding it around all the tables to show how quickly it was to ride. Other live auction

items went soon for a lot of money to help with Desert Arc Programs. Josh Rushlow was excited that his bid for VIP tickets to Coachella Fest won.

Desert Arc currently has over 700 clients that include onsite training. Desert Arc clients have many choices in which program they want to learn about. Some are Kitchen services, order and contract fulfillment, Janitorial, and landscaping opportunities.

They also do recycling and shredding services. Each client works their abilities and

interests. Gives them the chance to achieve personal success and confidence. A business that employs Desert Arc clients is appreciated, valued and show they are a productive member of their workforce. Desert Arc also provides home support to over 100 people. Desert Arc has its main headquarters on Country Club Drive, and it has grown a lot since it started because it provides such a muchneeded service in our Valley.

Story and Photos by Pat Krause The Desert Symphony celebrated its 29th anniversary at the McCallum Theatre on Saturday, April 7th. Gary Berkson was the music Director and did his usual great job with the Orchestra.

The event starred the famous Boz Scaggs. Skaggs has had a remarkable career with numerous hits to his credit.

He is not only a great singer but a prolific songwriter as well. He probably is best

known for some of my favorite songs, Look What You’ve Done To Me, Heart of Mine and We’re All Alone. Skaggs and his band continue to tour nationally and worldwide.

He and his wife are also vintners as they grow their grapes and make their wine.

One of the unique parts of this evening was the announcement of the honoree for the Prestigious Amadeus Award. That award went to Raju Mehta for his

philanthropy in supporting The Arts and musical education for Children thru the McCallum Theatre. Mehta is the owner of El Paseo Jewelers and general manager and an essential part of the Valley Community. Mehta has been instrumental along with President of the Desert Symphony, Nancy Tapick, in growing the Symphony and its programs over the years by working together. Mehta and his wife Jaishri support

many other charities in the Valley like Desert Aids Project and Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center, as well as the McCallum Theatre and all its programs and so much more.

President Nancy Tapick said this Gala is the major fundraiser of the year. The Desert Symphony brought 2,200 area school children to learn about and hear this kind of music. It created a lifetime memory for those children and hoped that they

found a love for classical music. A collaboration with the McCallum Theatre’s Education Programs where children hear live music and can get an appreciation for Music in all forms. Tapick thanked all supporters of Desert Symphony which included individuals, businesses, and cities saying that by working together it makes all this possible.

29th Anniversary of the Desert Symphony

Kavita Mehta, Jaishri Mehta, Honoree - Raju Mehta and Karishma Mehta.

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Marilyn Benachowski, Nancy Tapick and Gary Berkson. Photo by Pat Krause April 11, 2018

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How Mega-Mergers Are Changing Healthcare Systems

By Janice Gough We will see substantial changes in how medical services are delivered today. Big corporations, giant retailers, and health insurance companies are teaming up to become your Doctor. The traditional family or primary care doctor may become obsolete. Long hours and low pay have transformed pediatric or family practices into unattractive options for many aspiring physicians.

Patients are flocking to retail clinics, and urgent care centers in strip malls or shopping centers, where

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simple health needs can usually be tended to by health professionals like nurse practitioners or physician assistants and are less costly than in a doctor’s office.

Patients will also use retail clinics to make sure their hypertension or diabetes is well controlled, with tests and counseling provided as well as medications. The goal is to reduce the cost of care for what would otherwise be costly conditions.

Going to a doctor’s office requires booking an appointment far in advance.

They are closed on weekends, while an urgent care facility can see you most any time and your co-pays are the same as if you went to your primary doctor.

That’s one reason big players like drug chain, CVS Health, and recently Walmart, are eyeing deals with Aetna and Humana, respectively.

These large retailers want to use their stores to deliver medical care. These new deals will put pressure on small practices and be pushing them closer to extinction. The latest involves Walmart and Humana. Their discussions center on expanding Humana’s existing 19 clinics for one-stop medical care and using the retailer’s stores. Walmart stores already offer pharmacy services

and attract older people.

The proposed $69 billion mergers between CVS Health, who operates 1,100 Minute Clinics, and Aetna, the giant insurer, would expand the customer bases of both. If the company’s merger with Aetna goes through, CVS will initially broaden in locations where Aetna has a sizeable number of customers who could readily go to CVS. The deal is viewed as a direct response to moves by a rival insurer, United HealthCare, which employees 30,0000 physicians, and operates one of the country’s largest urgentcare groups, MedExpress, as well as a significant chain of free-standing surgery centers.

While both CVS and UnitedHealth have large pharmacy benefits businesses that would reap considerable rewards from the stream of prescriptions generated by the doctors at these facilities, the companies are also intent on managing what type of care patients get and where they go for it. And the wealth of data mined from consolidation would provide the companies with a map for steering people one way or another.

Doctors, facing new waves of competition are opening clinics to compete with urgent care centers. Doctors can retain its patients and gain

patients who are “walk-ins.”

They can access electronic health records for patients, avoiding a harmful drug interaction or other problems.

Parents who once brought their children to be treated for an ear infection or check for strep are now visiting the retail clinics or urgent care centers.

OneMedical has centers in eight cities with 400 providers, making it one of the nation’s largest independent groups.

It can reduce E.R. and clinic visits. Likewise, UnitedHealth is aggressively making inroads thru OptumCare, adding an extensive medical practice in December and roughly doubling the number of areas where its doctors will be in, which include 75 markets in the United States. It is also experimenting with putting its MedExpress urgent care clinics into Walgreens stores.

Big hospital groups are also eroding primary care practices: They employed 43 percent of the nation’s primary care doctors in 2016, up from 23 percent in 2010. They are also aggressively opening their urgent care centers, in part, to try to ensure a steady flow of patients to their facilities.

HCA Healthcare, the forprofit hospital chain, doubled its number of urgent care centers last year to about 100. GoHealth Urgent Care

has teamed up with major health systems like Northwell Health in New York and Dignity Health in San Francisco, to open about 80 centers.

There is massive consolidation in the market right now. Everyone is fighting for the primary care patient.

On top of these corporate partnerships, Amazon, JP Morgan, and Berkshire Hathaway decided to join forces to develop some healthcare strategy for their employees, expressing frustration with the current state of medical care. Their announcement and Amazon’s recent forays into these fields are rattling everyone from significant hospital networks to pharmacists.

With all these deals, we will experience a lot of change. We need to cut the rising costs of healthcare and improve efficiency.

The quality of care that you see at a retail clinic is equal or superior to what we see in a doctor’s office or emergency department.

added to the CC&Rs or the association operating rules.

Since it is simply a rule to restate existing law, Civil Code 4355(b)(5) exempts this from the 30-day notice process required of most rule changes under Civil Code 4355.

The association may want to consider creating a rough calculation of the association’s costs from vacation rentals moving in and out. Under the Watts vs. Oak Shores ruling from 2015, associations may make a “reasonable good faith calculation” of their costs from short-term rentals, and then establish a fee in that amount.

The lease addendum and its contents are best contained in a CC&R’s amendment, which would require a membership vote.

With membership votes, apathy is often a problem, and can stymie good ideas.

Evicting a member’s tenant (or subtenant) would

require an injunction. That can be expensive, and there is no guarantee it would be granted.

In my previous column I discussed the recent Greenfield v. Mandalay Shores case. This might affect your association if it is in the “Coastal Zone” under the meaning of the California Coastal Act. The HOA should consult with its attorney before drafting rules or CC&R amendments, and to determine that ruling applies.

Thanks, Kelly

Janice Gough is a Financial Advisor in Palm Springs. Janice can be reached via phone at (760) 251-7724 or Cell (650) 200-8291 or email: janice@ GoughFinancialSvcs.com.

Can We Control Short Term Rentals?

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL Dear Kelly, My HOA is facing a perplexing issue - internetbased short-term rentals. I understand it is becoming more common. As we revise our CC&R’s, in addition to a no-subletting clause, we want to add another clause that states listing with internet rental sites is a breach of the governing documents and the tenant’s lease agreement and cause for eviction. Would this be enforceable in court or is there a more effective way of handling this problem?

Thanks, R.W., Coronado.

Some cities are also cracking down on short term rentals, because many cities believe that short term rental landlords are cheating the city by not paying a bed tax like normal hotels.

Anaheim, Laguna Beach, San Francisco and Santa Monica are among the many cities restricting or regulating them.

Check your city ordinances, which may also be of help in keeping these under control.

Some associations establish a “lease addendum” requirement in dealing with all rentals. In that approach, the lease addendum is required as a condition of renting in the association, and can, among other things, ban subletting.

Other lease addendum items Dear R.W.: might be a requirement that Many associations amend tenants agree to submit to their governing documents to the association’s disciplinary ban rentals shorter than one jurisdiction as a condition of year, and often go even further their tenancy, and owners to explicitly ban short term are responsible for the acts rentals. I gather from your of the owner’s tenants. question that there may be a This would help deal with problem in your association tenant misbehavior issues. with tenants subletting their It is important to know units via internet web sites. who is authorized to be in Short-term rentals a residence at a given time. may be inconsistent with Civil Code 4740(d) requires the “residential usage” landlords, prior to a rental, to requirement in the typical “provide the association … the HOA CC&Rs. Such rentals name and contact information are more akin to private hotels of the prospective tenant...” than normal residential uses.

This requirement can be either April 11, 2018

Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. is a Fellow of the College of Community Association Lawyers and Senior Partner of Richardson Ober PC, a law firm known for community association advice. Submit potential column questions to Kelly@Richardsonober. com. Past columns at www.HOAHomefront. com. All rights reserved®.

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New Phoenix Apartments Built for Residents with Autism

Some of the residents of First Place AZ will be part of a “Transition Academy” that helps people on the autism spectrum transition to more independent living. (Katherine Davis-Young)

By Desert Star Staff PHOENIX - New condo and apartment complexes under construction are a common sight in downtown Phoenix, but the project known as First

Place AZ is different.

The $15.3 million apartment building, which will open this summer, is designed for adults with autism. The plan includes numerous safety features,

By Desert Star Staff DENVER — Baseball season is back in Denver, and that means Arlan Preblud and his staff of seven are hard at work rescuing hot dogs, buns and any other leftovers for community food banks and shelters.

Preblud started the group We Don’t Waste in 2009, picking up food at closing time from local restaurants that would have otherwise been tossed in a dumpster.

Today, the team collects from Coors Field, Mile High stadium and the Pepsi Center.

Preblud said they also salvage fresh produce that doesn’t make it onto supermarket shelves.

“And just because it’s too large, or the color is not right, or the cucumber’s just a little bit longer, the bell pepper is not quite as round

as it should be - those are all good products,” Preblud said.

“A crooked carrot tastes the same as a straight carrot.”

He said 40 percent of all food produced in the U.S. is wasted. At the same time, one in six Colorado children are food insecure, along with one in ten adults.

Preblud added the waste is also responsible for generating 23 percent of the nation’s methane pollution. Last year, We Don’t Waste prevented 4,000 tons of edible food from ending up in a landfill.

Preblud said the majority who visit food pantries are the working poor. After paying for rent, utilities and medical care, by the middle of the month many are tapped out.

In 2017, the group delivered some 10 million meals to more than 80 different community-based agencies

as well as design elements such as quiet appliances to minimize sensory overload.

“First Place represents an innovative approach to housing for special populations,” said Denise

Resnik, founder and president of First Place AZ, “and our bold vision is to ensure that housing and community options are as bountiful for people with autism and other neural diversities as they are for everyone else.”

Resnik said the apartment community is the result of nearly 20 years of research and planning by the nonprofit Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center. She hopes Phoenix can be a leader for other cities in accommodating people with autism.

Location was key to the design, she said. The apartments are convenient to medical facilities, community colleges and public transportation.

“Several people with autism and with other different abilities don’t drive,” she said, “and so, how do you get from your home to your big life? Transportation is very important, especially when mom and dad are

no longer your wheels.”

First Place isn’t meant to be a group home or medicalcare facility, but an apartment community that celebrates neurological diversity, Resnik said. Rent will start at $3,600 a month for a one-bedroom unit. Resnik acknowledged that it’s expensive, but the cost includes a number of in-house services. The building will have 24-hour support staff, and residents will have access to cooking classes, group activities and some health services.

“I think it’s going to be so cool, just being part of a greater community that’s very autism friendly,” said Lindsey Eaton, 24, who will be one of its first residents.

First Place is taking reservations for its 55 units.

Doors are set to open in July. More information is online at firstplaceaz.org.

April is National Autism Awareness Month.

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Ballpark Season Brings More “Rescued” Food for Shelters, Pantries

Last year, We Don’t Waste delivered 10 million meals to more than 80 different community-based agencies across the Front Range. (Pixabay) across the Front Range.

“And all of us are just one step away from a bad decision, or a medical problem, or other unfortunate events,” he said.

“We could end up on the other side of the rope, so to speak,

and dependent upon these community-based agencies.”

The project that began in the back of a Volvo now has three refrigerated trucks and a new 11,000 squarefoot distribution center.

Interest in Fighting Sex Trafficking Gains Steam in Idaho

By Desert Star Staff GARDEN CITY, Idaho - Sex trafficking isn’t just an issue in other parts of the world; it’s going on in Idahoans’ backyards. But there’s growing interest in the Gem State to fight back.

The Idaho Anti-Trafficking Coalition on Tuesday will host a community event called “Sex Slaves in Idaho Hide in Plain Sight” to give people the tools to identify and prevent the practice. Jennifer Zielinski, who heads the coalition, said the event has gained so much steam, they

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had to find a bigger venue.

Zielinski said Idaho’s rural nature gives traffickers more places to hide, which is why the trade is thriving here. More predators are enticing victims online, she said, “through false promises, through promising a wonderful life, maybe showering them with gifts and developing a relationship. And then beyond that, there is a process of force and coercion.

Oftentimes, drugs are involved.

So, then they become a victim.”

There have been more than 400 calls from Idaho to the National Human

Trafficking Hotline in the past decade. Last month, more than 80 suspicious ads were posted on Backpage.com advertising girls in Boise.

Sex trafficking is believed to be a $90 billion-a-year industry and exploits more than 20 million adults and children worldwide. Zielinski said Idaho needs to catch up with the rest of the country in its efforts to fight sex trafficking.

“Idaho is far, far behind,” she said. “We have other states that have been working on these initiatives for well over 15, 18 years, and so we’re just April 11, 2018

now putting this on the radar.”

Zielinski said Idaho is working on a safe-harbor law that focuses a rehabilitative rather than punitive process for victims. She said securing safe housing is a key component

Preblud said there’s even more food out there waiting to be rescued - from grocery stores, caterers and events.

It’s just a question of having the resources to collect it, and get it to people in need. for helping victims.

Tuesday’s event will start at 6 p.m. at the Vineyard Boise in Garden City. Operation Shield, a nonprofit in Idaho Falls dedicated to preventing and rescuing victims of child sex trafficking, will be holding a presentation at the event.

More information on the event is online at idahoatc.org.

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hen the clock ticks down toward game day and you’re putting together a snacking plan of attack, turn to recipes like these that you and your guests can savor for all four quarters of action.

With different choices to draft from, there’s no need for a superstar main course at the center of the meal. Instead, rely on options like customizable brats and pulled pork sandwiches, baked chicken wings and game-day dips for winners all around.

Find more recipes for hosting game day at Culinary.net.

Top Your Tailgate

Take your tailgate or home viewing party to the next level by setting up a topping station with a variety of both traditional and unexpected condiments and garnishes to let your fellow fans customize their grilled fare. Include options such as: n Ketchup and mustard (with flavor variations for added zing) n Sauerkraut or cole slaw n Chopped fresh and grilled onions n Chili (homemade or from a can) n Pickle spears and relish n Barbecue sauce n Sriracha n Assorted shredded and crumbled cheeses n A variety of peppers

A Game-Day Winner Game time is no time to mess around when it comes to fast, savory snacks. Crispy and light, tangy and bold, these wings have you covered for all your game-day needs. These spicy hot wings pair perfectly with Litehouse Chunky Blue Cheese or Homestyle Ranch Dressing and may result in another game day rivalry: blue cheese vs. ranch. Whether you’re hosting the game-day party or bringing a dish to a friend’s bash, these wings can make mouths water from the opening kickoff to the final whistle. Find more game-day recipes at litehousefoods.com.

Crispy Baked Buffalo Chicken Wings Total time: 1 hour, 25 minutes Serves: 8 4 pounds chicken wings 2 tablespoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt nonstick cooking spray 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1/2 cup hot sauce

1/2cup Litehouse Chunky Blue Cheese or Homestyle Ranch dressing 1/3 cup Litehouse Blue Cheese Crumbles carrots celery Lay wings on rack on rimmed baking tray and let dry in refrigerator overnight, or pat dry with paper towels.

Heat oven to 250 F. Put one oven shelf in lower quarter of oven and one in top quarter.

Place wings in large re-sealable bag. Add baking powder and salt. Shake bag to coat wings evenly.

Line tray with foil. Spray rack on baking tray with nonstick spray. Place wings skin side up on rack. Bake on lower shelf 30 minutes.

Move tray to higher shelf and turn oven up to 425 F. Bake 40-50 minutes, rotating tray halfway through. Wings are done when they are dark, golden brown and skin is crispy.

While wings bake, whisk together butter and hot sauce; keep warm.

Remove wings from oven and toss with hot sauce; sprinkle immediately with blue cheese crumbles. Serve with blue cheese or ranch dressing, carrots and celery sticks.

Dip into Game Day

Game day is about huddling up with friends and family, and feeling good about the food you share. Kick off the big game with Sabra, the official dip of the NFL, and help the crowd go wild when you put a twist on traditional hummus by topping it with bruschetta. Available in more than a dozen flavors, Sabra Hummus is made with fresh chickpeas, a touch of garlic and smooth tahini, making it a wholesome and delicious accompaniment for your favorite game-day chips, crackers and veggies. Find more big-game recipes at sabra.com.

Bruschetta-Topped Hummus Prep time: 5 minutes

Bruschetta:

2 cups multi-colored cherry tomatoes 1 clove garlic, minced 10fresh basil leaves, chopped 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus additional (optional) salt, to taste 1container Sabra Classic Hummus (10 ounces) To make bruschetta: Cut cherry tomatoes into quarters or eighths, if large. Place in small mixing bowl. Stir in garlic, basil and olive oil, and season with salt, to taste.

Scoop hummus out of container and swirl onto serving plate. Top with bruschetta and drizzle with touch of olive oil, if desired. Serve with fresh vegetables or pita chips.

A Heaping Handheld

Snack like a champion during the big game with recipes that please palates without overfilling like these Smoked Pulled Pork Sandwiches. Since guests can pile their sandwiches as high as they like with sweet pork and optional toppings, there’s no need to worry about serving sizes. Find more honey-infused recipes for tasty meal solutions at honey.com.

Smoked Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Honey Barbecue Sauce Recipe courtesy of the National Honey Board Servings: 8-10

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Pork Rub:

chopped pickles (optional) water and seal well; pierce bag several times with 1/4 cup sugar To make Pork Rub: small knife. Cook 3-3 1/2 1 tablespoon chili powder Stir together sugar, chili hours, or until meat is 2 teaspoons paprika powder, paprika, seasoned 1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt, garlic powder, onion tender and pork bone can be removed easily. Remove salt powder, salt, cumin, pepper from oven. Remove bone 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic and cayenne pepper. powder Massage Pork Rub over and set aside until cool enough to handle.

1 1/4 teaspoons onion surface of pork and let Shred meat into small powder stand 30 minutes. pieces, removing fat. Add 1 teaspoon salt Soak hickory chips in juices from cooking bag, 1 teaspoon ground cumin water; drain well. Wrap 1 teaspoon pepper chips in foil; punch holes skimming off excess fat.

In separate saucepan, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne in foil and place on top of stir together barbecue pepper gas grill set on high. When 1 bone-in pork shoulder chips begin to smoke, place sauce, honey and ketchup, roast (4 pounds) cooking until hot and pork on grill and cook 2cups hickory chips honey has dissolved. until well browned on all 1 cup water sides with lid closed, about Stir most of sauce into 1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce 30-45 minutes. shredded pork and mix 1 1/2 cups honey well.

Heat oven to 300 F. 1 cup ketchup Serve on rolls and drizzle Remove pork from grill 8-10 rolls with remaining sauce. Top and place in turkey-size chopped jalapeno peppers oven bag set in large, with jalapenos, onions and (optional) pickles, if desired. shallow baking dish. Add chopped onion (optional)

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Helpful Tips for New Parents: Ensure Every Diaper Change is Easy

By Desert Star Staff Having a baby is one of the most exciting, yet stressful times of one’s life. And one of the more daunting aspects of this experience for many new parents is changing diapers.

Even if you’ve changed a diaper before, you’ll now be doing this more times than you’ll care to count!

Here are some tips to help ensure every diaper change is an easy experience for both parents and babies.

• Get stocked: Beyond your official changing station and your diaper bag, prepare yourself for quicker clean-ups wherever you are in the house by storing diapers, a portable changing pad and wipes in multiple rooms, as well as maintaining an emergency supply kit in your car. Visit Grandma and Grandpa a lot? If possible, make life a bit easier by keeping a small supply of these essentials at the homes of friends and family you see the most.

• Avoid diaper rash:

Many parents wait until there is a problem to kick rash and irritation. However, diaper rash cream can be an effective preventive measure when applied correctly.

To help your baby avoid the discomfort that comes with diaper rash, get in the routine of applying a cream, like Boudreaux’s Butt Paste with every diaper change, directly on baby’s skin and also right on the diaper itself. This helps create an additional barrier between the diaper and baby’s skin.

If your baby has diaper rash, you want a solution that works as soon as possible.

Boudreaux’s Butt Paste is pediatrician-recommended, kicks rash fast and starts relieving irritated skin on contact. Plus, it contains no harsh ingredients, like parabens, preservatives, dyes, phthalates and talc.

• Be prepared: Have a lot of extra plastic bags from your grocery store trips? Stick some in your diaper bag! They are handy for storing dirty

diapers on-the-go or dirty clothes that didn’t survive a dreaded diaper blowout.

• Reduce odor: New diaper pail designs can help reduce odors and the spread of germs. Look for hands-free options with tight-fitting lids.

Metal may be a better bet over plastic, as it is less likely to be porous. And of course, be sure

to take out the trash often!

• Keep things sanitary: Wash your hands before and after you change your baby’s diaper. You are about to get your hands dirty again, but for your baby’s health and safety, it’s important not to skip that first step. For easy clean-up, wipe off excess diaper rash cream with a baby wipe before

washing hands with water.

• Make it fun: Keep baby distracted with chit chat and songs. You may even want to stock your dedicated changing area with a few rattles or other washable toys.

A few simple habits and tricks can make your diaperchanging routine easy on both you and baby. StatePoint

belief that children need more than medicine to cope with the stress and loneliness that often come with their disease.

“On average, childhood cancer treatment lasts more than 1,000 days,” says Aaron Horowitz, CEO and co-founder of Sproutel. “We thought there must be a way to help alleviate some of the burden.”

Using the new companion technology, children can communicate their emotions by tapping colorful emoji cards to a sensor on the duck’s chest.

Tap an emoji with a happy expression and it responds with delighted quacking. Choose the sad face and it lowers its head and sighs. Children can mirror their care routines through a compatible web-based app, including medical play and feeding and bathing their duck via augmented reality. It also dances, quacks, and nuzzles to help distract and calm them. Its exterior can even be removed, washed and sanitized.

Creation of the comforting companion is an extension of Aflac’s 22-year, $122 million commitment to childhood cancer causes. Their goal is to provide this feathered friend free of charge to all newly diagnosed children, nearly 16,000 each year according to the National Cancer Institute.

Distribution, targeted to begin this coming winter, will be through hospitals, and the robotic duck will not be for general consumer sale.

Jiani’s treatment, which lasted three years and included various chemotherapies, as well as countless spinal taps and antibiotics, was completed in December 2017. “There were some tough times, but through it all, she was a champion,” says Sanchez.

“Knowing tough times for other children with cancer may be made a little easier with the help of technology makes me very happy.” StatePoint

the University of CaliforniaBerkeley showed that consolidation among healthcare systems led to higher prices, even though it was supposed to make the system more efficient and thus, lower costs and improve care.

But Kalra said now, more people are going to the doctor less frequently, to save money.

“The data showed that consolidation has not led to a drop in prices – rather, what we’ve seen is an increase in prices and a drop in

utilization,” Kalra explained.

“Consolidation is leading to higher prices, because they have more of a percentage of the market, so it’s actually having a reverse effect.”

The bill also creates a system of appeals, giving providers a forum to argue for just compensation; and it introduces what is known as “global budgeting” for hospitals, a system intended to discourage unnecessary procedures and incentivize preventive care.

How New Technology is Helping Children Cope with Cancer

By Desert Star Staff One of the toughest aspects of managing cancer in children is communicating with

young patients, say parents and healthcare experts.

“There were many times when my daughter did not

want to talk or communicate her feelings,” says Joycelynn Sanchez of now 6-yearold Jiani, who at age 3, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. “She grew tired of the pokes and the questions and would become withdrawn.”

Fortunately, many parents and doctors are finding that new technology can help young patients like Jiani better communicate their feelings and manage their condition.

For example, My Special Aflac Duck, a creation of Aflac, an insurance industry leader, and Sproutel, a research and development workshop, is an award-winning smart companion that nuzzles, quacks and dances with the lifelike movement of a real duckling. While entertaining, it’s not a toy. It’s specifically designed to help comfort, teach and empower young patients as they go through their journey with cancer, reflecting the

By Desert Star Staff SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Labor unions and consumer advocates are throwing their support behind a bold new bill in California to control health-care costs by creating a commission to set limits on what providers can charge.

Supporters held a Monday rally in Sacramento to push Assembly Bill 3087, citing skyrocketing health-care costs.

The bill, written by Assembly Member Ash Kalra,

D-San Jose, would create an independent Cost, Quality and Equity Commission made up of many stakeholders, including providers, insurers and patient groups who would aim to stop price gouging while ensuring a reasonable markup for doctors and hospitals.

“It takes into account a wide range of factors to ensure that the number set is appropriate, in order to actually pay for the services and allow our system to be

sustainable,” Kalra said.

The system would be modeled on the way Medicare sets reimbursement rates, and on a similar system established in Maryland in 1971 that has given that state the lowest rate of hospital markups in the country.

Opponents argue that government-mandated lower prices would drive doctors out of the state, exacerbating the current physician shortage and reducing access for patients.

A recent report from

New comforting technology can help young cancer patients communicate their feelings to parents and doctors.

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Supreme Court Unique for Number of Women Justices

By Desert Star Staff MADISON, Wis. — Last week’s election of Milwaukee County Judge Rebecca Dallet to the state Supreme Court means Wisconsin has the nation’s highest percentage of women on the state’s highest court, at 86 percent.

Nationally, women make up about 36 percent of state supreme court justices, and only 11 such courts are majority female. In Wisconsin, Justice Dan Kelly will soon be the only man on the bench.

But Christine Lidbury, executive director of the Wisconsin Women’s Council, pointed out women are not the majority in other branches of government.

“A little over one-third of the Court of Appeals is female - which is also higher than most other levels of government, other than maybe school boards,” Lidbury said. “But otherwise, it tends to be more around 19, 20, 25 percent at different levels of government.”

Today, more than 3,100 women hold government offices in the Badger State, so Dallet will be continuing a

comedy/drama Play APRIL 11 @ 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM Tequila Tuesdays at the Village Pub APRIL 10 @ 9:00 PM - APRIL 11 @ 2:00 AM Desert Ensemble Theatre Presents “The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife” at the Pearl McManus Theatre in Palm Springs APRIL 13

Wisconsin women were politically active long before they got the right to vote. Here, the Oshkosh Equal Suffrage League sends a message in 1912 with its July 4 parade float. (Used with permission of Wisconsin Historical Society) longstanding tradition when she’s sworn in on August 1.

Organizations like Emily’s List, which focus on helping women run for office, have been tracking these numbers nationally, and reported a wave of female candidates in recent years. Many women start out by seeking local government offices, which

can be harder to track because there are so many.

Lidbury said her organization does attempt to keep up with them, and Wisconsin is in line with the national trend.

“City councils and school boards, that’s had a good increase,” she said. “Even village boards

have popped up.”

She added that women holding public office in Wisconsin are nothing new.

In the early 1920s, the state passed the country’s first legislation allowing women to hold the same offices as men. By 1924, more than 400 women across the state held elected or appointed offices.

not feel equipped to identify an abuse problem, they are often the ones who can best spot changes in behaviors that could indicate one exists,” said Kevin Middleton, Psy.D., vice president, behavioral health, WellCare. “Given the serious consequences that overuse or abuse of drugs and alcohol can have on seniors, it’s important to look for those signs and also ask questions that will help determine if and what kind of help is needed.”

Dr. Middleton advises those with aging loves ones to be aware of the following.

• Life Changes Can Trigger Abuse: Retirement, the death of a spouse or dear friend, the loss of a pet and other significant life events, are times when the elderly are

most likely to begin misusing or abusing drugs and alcohol.

• Signs of a Potential Problem: Many older people will hide their problem out of shame, and while substance abuse can mimic symptoms of other diseases, always consider the possibility of abuse if there are any major changes in behaviors, such as loss of interest in hobbies, activities or socializing, as well as changes in appetite and sleeping habits.

Other signs to be aware of are noticeable memory loss, slurred speech and confusion.

• Asking Questions is the First Step: At times when loved ones appear sober and alert, start asking questions about their use of drugs and alcohol and if they think they have a problem. Speak frankly about

your concerns and the risks of substance abuse, but also be sympathetic to the difficulties with which they’re dealing.

• Seek Help: If you do suspect a substance abuse problem, contact his or her health care provider and discuss the best approach to getting appropriate treatment.

For more tips and information on managing substance abuse for aging parents, visit WellCare’s blog at tinyurl.com/ycu6e7g2.

Identifying substance abuse can be challenging, particularly when it comes to the elderly.

However, addressing the issue quickly is critical. If you’ve detected signs of a problem, start by asking the right questions. StatePoint

Drug and Alcohol Abuse: A Growing Problem for Those Growing Old

By Desert Star Staff Misuse and abuse of drugs and alcohol among the elderly is one of the fastest growing health problems in the U.S., according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), yet it can often be mistaken for normal aging behavior.

The statistics are alarming: according to The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc., 2.5 million older adults have an alcohol or drug problem; while a SAMHSA report shows that the use of illicit drugs, combining drugs with alcohol, and the nonmedical use of pharmaceuticals, results in an average of nearly 300 emergency room visits nationwide each day for those aged 65 and older.

Despite these disturbing trends, substance abuse among the elderly often goes unrecognized and untreated. According to “The Tough Talk: Aging Parents and Substance Abuse,” a new survey commissioned

by WellCare Health Plans, Inc., adult children of elderly parents know very little about the drugs and alcohol their parents consume, and threequarters say it’s possible that they may not even know if their parent had a substance abuse problem, likely mistaking the signs -- such as slurred speech, dozing off and confusion -- for normal behaviors of aging.

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Palm Springs Villagefest Thursdays in Downtown Palm Springs APRIL 12 @ 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Ron Greenip Entertains at Melvyn’s Restaurant in Palm Springs APRIL 12 @ 8:00 PM Desert Ensemble Theatre Presents “The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife” at the Pearl McManus Theatre in Palm Springs APRIL 13 Latin Nights at The Loft Nightclub APRIL 13 @ 9:00 PM - APRIL 14 @ 2:00 AM Palm Springs Outdoor Certified Farmer’s Market APRIL 14 @ 8:00 AM 12:30 PM Battling Hollywood at the Palm Springs Air Museum APRIL 14 @ 1:00 PM Japan Class Series in Palm Springs APRIL 14 @ 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM WABI SABI JAPAN LIVING Raymond Loewy House [Salon] Tour at The Palm Springs Art Museum APRIL 14 @ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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Wonders Exhibit at The Living Desert Zoo Gardens in Palm Desert APRIL 8 @ 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Blue Monday Sake & Cheese Pairing in Palm Springs APRIL 9 @ 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM April Events to Improve Your Golf at KZG Performance Center in Palm Desert APRIL 9 @ 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Muses & Patroness Circle of the McCallum Theatre On-stage Birthday Lunch APRIL 11 @ 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Sinatra Center Children’s Art Exhibit at Imago Galleries in Palm Desert APRIL 12 @ 11:00 AM 5:00 PM The Music of Michael Jackson Presented at The McCallum Theatre in Palm Desert APRIL 11 & 12 @ 8:00 PM Palm Desert Farmer’s Market Adjacent to the Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce APRIL 11 @ 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM Muses & Patroness Circle of the McCallum Theatre On-stage Birthday Lunch APRIL 11 @ 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Continued on page 18

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What are your financial realities and perspectives, how are they faring, are they safe, are they budgeted and do you tithe? These are some of the monetary questions coming into focus. Also, of importance is the review, revision and recognition of your true values. What and whom do you value? Do you consider yourself as valuable? How? These days and nights shed light upon your true Aries self.

TAURUS There could be confusion in communication with close friends, partners, friends, associates and intimates.

There could also be questions concerning your possessions and their maintenance.

Something important for day to day living may have stopped working. It’s possible someone close may not understand you. There won’t be any compromise. Our life changes through the decisions we make, and often through what we can’t quite see yet.

GEMINI Revelations may appear as your mind has an inner focus, quite compassionate at times, yet it could turn quickly to a Virgo criticalness. Be aware of this. Study the religious and/ or spiritual. Alice Bailey’s book “Service” (a compilation) is good at this time. Have the intention for fairness, for non-

APRIL 11 – 17, 2018 ASTROLOGICAL FORECAST BY RISA D’ANGELES

judgment, clarity and “Let reality decisions with professionals. guide my every thought and Know that you may be hidden Truth be Master of my Life.” for a while, your actions therefore must be explained to CANCER others so they are understood.

Use few precise words.

During this time, we’ve all LIBRA been returning to the past, to friends and/or family close to us, to those we need, love and Be careful with resources, cherish. Our family is our first values, money and finances. and foremost experience of Be acutely aware of where community and group work, your money is being used, where we grow, encounter how much and when it’s and learn life’s lessons. Should coming in, and carefully sad or lamenting thoughts jot down what you do with appear, think on them with it (your money). Consider forgiveness and begin writing investments at this time in them down in long hand. gold and silver, especially gold.

Eventually, healing takes place. Carefully assess your money as it finances your future.

LEO Tithe often...giving to those in need, in the clear light of day.

Communication confusions SCORPIO could have occurred at work, with colleagues, superiors, others working around you.

One-on-one communication Awareness of this allows you needs deep awareness, to make concessions when care and kindness. Previous speaking in the future. The partnership issues, concerning focus for three weeks was on constancy, safety, money and critical judgments concerning security, arise once again, your work and other people’s for re-evaluation. Messages work, everything professional may continue to be mixed. Be and most importantly your aware of this. Disputes call life path. Shift the critical for negotiation. Perhaps this judgements to praise. is too difficult for you. Make no decision till after Mercury’s VIRGO shadow. Simply observe. Then follow the beauty, the bliss, What are you thinking about in the heart and your intuition. terms of education, travel, legal SAGITTARIUS affairs and all communications with co-workers. Have there been delays in many areas of You’re more sensitive than your life, recently? Things will usual. Is that possible? Yes. ease soon. Be very clear when Health wise, for the next several discussing joint finances and weeks it’s best to create

daily routines that strengthen your well-being. Maintain a non-judgmental response to everyone lest falling into old criticisms and sarcasms occurs. Criticism separates us.

Then an existential loneliness emerges. Find silence, beauty, a sanctuary, an ashram, a sangha. Rest in one from new moon to full to new again.

CAPRICORN Observe children, family and loved ones during these Mercury shadow days. Children and elders are especially sensitive to transits. In your observations, what do you see in terms of their ability to communicate, maneuver in their world of friends, school and studies? Help them (with you, too), create a Mercury Retrograde & Shadow Journal for later use.

Observe yourself during these times, too. What are you remembering these days?

PISCES You will find that only patience assists at this time. It seems that emptiness has come to roost in all parts of your life and it is very hard to understand.

Stand with that emptiness, become empty yourself, allow life to flow through you. Many will not understand this part of your life. It’s an Initiation, very valuable, extremely difficult.

You stand alone. No matter your actions, the emptiness remains. Expect nothing. Be still like nothing at all. Good.

Risa D’Angeles is the founder and director of the Esoteric & Astrological Studies Research Institute: Risa’s Esoteric Astrology. She can be reached at risagoodwill@gmail.com.

AQUARIUS Things, thoughts, events are occurring about home. They have roots from many months ago. There’s a shifting about concerning what home means, and what you consider your personal foundation. This has been a time for assessment, review, re-evaluation and revelations concerning home - what you need, where and what home is for you. Assess how family can assist with your plans for a home. Ask them. They want to help.

Construction begins on Old Schoolhouse Museum multipurpose building

accommodate approximately 200 people in an auditorium talked about the project, configuration or 100 people which is the result of years of in a conference room hard work and fundraising. configuration. Once completed, “Eight years ago when I it will serve as a gathering was first elected as president, spot for the society’s annual I set two rather lofty goals Old Timers Gathering, annual for myself and the society. meetings, the Weed Show They were to complete the and other events. In addition, restoration of the Hastie Bus Snodgrass said it “will give us and build a facility to house valuable meeting space that it, and finish phase two of our we plan to make available expansion project,” Snodgrass for use by other nonprofit said. “In 2012, the bus was organizations and events.” completed and running under After Wright talked about its own power. In 2014, we the Old Schoolhouse Museum’s completed the bus exhibit cultural importance in the building thanks to a grant community and recounted from MBTA and some very a story about bringing his dedicated volunteers.”

4-year-old son to the facility to “Getting phase two of our learn about the community’s expansion project to this point history, Snodgrass called for has been a long, tedious and, him and founding members at times, frustrating journey.

Cheryl Erickson and Bob Originally planned to be a wing Carter to come forward, grab a added on to the library and golden shovel and turn the first archives wing, it is now going to mounds of dirt for the project. be a separate building,” he said, After the ceremony, noting the building will house a attendees enjoyed refreshments 1,500-square-foot multipurpose in the museum library. room, a catering kitchen, On Sunday, April 8, restrooms and storage spaces. Snodgrass was back at the The multipurpose room will museum, working with Scott Continued from Page 1

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Twentynine Palms Historical Society President Les Snodgrass and Scott Clark of Clark Construction Co. - Desert Dirt Works begin excavating the ground where the organization’s new 2,222-square-foot multipurpose building will be built to prepare it for the pouring of the foundation. When complete, the building will house a 1,500-square-foot multipurpose room with seating for up to 200 people. (Historical society photo by Kelly O’Sullivan) Clark of Clark Construction Co. - Desert Dirt Works to begin excavation to prepare the ground for the pouring of the foundation.

The society has approximately $140,000 in its expansion fund, and will April 11, 2018

continue to raise money for the project throughout construction.

Anyone who is interested in donating time, materials or money toward the project is asked to contact Snodgrass at (760) 861-5801 or les@29palmshistorical.org.

“If you can help in any way — providing labor, skills, material or cash — we would be most appreciative,” he said.

For updates on the project, visit the society’s Facebook page. www.desertstarweekly.com

Gender Wage Gap in Ohio: More than a “Paycheck Problem”

By Desert Star Staff COLUMBUS, Ohio – It takes women about 15 months to earn what men earn in 12, although pay inequality is not the only discrepancy Ohio women face in the workplace.

Today is Equal Pay Day, symbolizing how far into 2018 women would need to work order to make the same amount men did in 2017. Data from the U.S. Census show the 2018 wage gap between women and men is about 20 percent.

President of the National Organization for Women, Toni Van Pelt, explained that pay inequality impacts women through their entire careers, affecting vacation time, retirement savings and other aspects of life.

“Equally as important is that if women are kept in a state of constant economic insecurity, they are more liable to feel that they must put up with sexual harassment and sexual assault, in the workplace and in their education,” Van Pelt said.

According to the Institute for Women’s Policy Research, women in Ohio who work full-time have median annual earnings of about $38,000, which is 76 cents on the dollar compared with their male counterparts. And if current trends continue the wage gap in Ohio will not close until the year 2067.

Van Pelt notes the pay gap is worse for women of color, with Black women’s earnings just 63 percent of what their white male counterparts are paid, and Latino women just 60 percent. And the sluggish rate at which the gap is narrowing is also troubling, she added.

“When we first started talking about this, the average full time working woman was earning 59 cents on average,” she observed. “So, in 55 years, it’s only closed by 18 cents. That’s a rate of less than half a penny a year.”

With increased awareness, more companies are stepping up and exposing pay disparities between male and female workers. As owner of the

Over the past five decades, the gender wage gap has only narrowed by about 18 cents. (katrinaelsi/Flickr) music venue Rambling House in Columbus, Jen Lynch said pay equality is an issue she cares very deeply about.

“Growing up, my mom defiantly worked for low-pay employment and I just watched her struggle throughout the

years,” Lynch recalled. “It’s extremely important that our employees are they’re treated fairly, that they’re paid well.”

Rambling House is among Ohio businesses highlighting the wage gap by offering a 20 percent discount for

women on Equal Pay Day. Source: Reporting by Ohio News Connection in association with Media in the Public Interest, and funded in part by the George Gund Foundation.

invited him back to show a few nights later for another solo performance. Justin, the look, the moves, and most of all, the voice. His smooth sound and music have rocked the 50’s and movie songs that charmed the 60’s.

JUSTIN SHANDOR DOES IT ALL in a setting that is like the electrifying ‘68 comeback individual performance

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The essence of Elvis comes alive and lives again. Shandor is at home in the king’s house and with the king’s music.

Also, this year we welcome a Frank Sinatra, and you can be sure you will see two great stars in this reenactment of the Original Event. Hear many of Frank’s tunes in his own

performance hour. Remember Justin won his first contest in Palm Springs and is coming back. Buy a giant ticket for $99 for both shows and a tour. Buy a combo ticket for $60 that includes a trip for very little. Buy a concert ticket for $45. A once in a lifetime, be sure to come and see him. Do not miss out. call 760 322 1192 or tickets online www.

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24th Annual Weekend with The King April 28th

By Desert Star Staff Palm Springs, CA. -Elvis and Sinatra are Back in town at the Fabulous Honeymoon Hideaway on Saturday, April, 28th. The only place in the World where these two great entertainers were neighbors.

Justin Shandor will perform two great shows at 1 pm and 4 pm on April 28, 2018, to celebrate the 24th Annual

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Elvis Honeymoon Weekend at the Poolside at Elvis’s Honeymoon Hideaway.

You will find out why everyone gets “ shook up” when you hear, see, and rock along with him. You will understand why he won the 2010 ultimate Elvis tribute award and David Letterman called him the country’s best and even

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Dog day Afternoon 2018

Andrew Faas, Patrick Mundt, Melissa Milanovich and Tristan Milanovich.

Photo by Pat Krause Story and Photos by Pat Krause The Annual Dog Day Afternoon 2018 was held at Smoketree Ranch in Palm Springs on April 2nd. Guests were treated to valet service and greeted by Guide Dogs and Volunteers. Patrick Mundt and Tristan Milanovich welcomed the guests and thanks all for attending.

Yvonne and Steve Maloney graciously were event hosts.

Tristan shared her, and her brother Reid memories and how the two puppies they were sponsoring were named after their father, Richard Milanovich. One dog was named Ritchie because that was their father’s nickname and the other puppy was

named Lucky as their father always considered himself lucky. The Agua Caliente Tribe sponsored the puppies. Both puppies are a Standard Poodle Breed as they make excellent guide dogs. There was a third puppy and that Harold Matzner and Shellie Reade sponsored one named Sarah.

There were a large silent auction and a raffle prize table. Most of the guests took turns holding the puppies and watching them play in their makeshift pen. It seems everyone loves a puppy and it was no exception then. Executive Director Sarah Clapp thanked the Maloneys as hosts for the event and their continued

Sarah Clapp and Steve Maloney. Photo by Pat Krause

support for Guide Dogs of the Desert. The Maloney have also sponsored Shadow, Patsy and Mini Copper who was in attendance with his master at the event.Clapp introduced Nick Terrones, Director of training.

Terrones explained about the training and costs to become a Guide Dog. It takes over $50,000 to raise and train a dog that will aid a disabled individual. These service dogs are in very high demand. The dogs are trained so well as to enhance the independence and mobility of people who are blind or visually impaired. The dogs are trained not only for the blind but other disabled people as

well. All programs, services for the dog, training are free of charge to the client. The Center breeds its dogs, mostly Labrador Retrievers and Standard Poodles. The dogs are registered with the American Kennel Club.

The dogs training starts with Puppy Raisers that raise and train the dogs until they are about 14 months old.

Then the dog goes to Boot Camp for 4 to 6 months.

Then those lucky people that will be getting a guide dog have to do a 28 day in residence training along with their dog. The clients have to learn how to work with their dog. It involves going into downtown distractions, stairs

and sidewalks. This formal training is a must to be able to give client independence they did not have before.

Clapp announced there was a graduation of two dogs and their masters the following Saturday. Guests were encouraged to make donations to help raise these dogs and the opportunity to name a puppy. They have made much-needed improvements over the years with better facilities for the dogs and more programs.

All this takes a great deal of money and has only come about with the help of donors and dog sponsors.

Each dog creates a better quality of life for someone.

Award-winning actress Donna Mills to be CVRep’s Luminary Luncheon guest

By Desert Star Staff Rancho Mirage, CA –The Coachella Valley Repertory Theatre has announced that actress and producer Donna Mills will be the unique guest artist at the theatre’s first Luminary Luncheon of 2018.

This special luncheon, which is open to the public, is part of CVRep’s series of Luminary Luncheons and will be held on Friday, May 4, 2018, at noon at the Agua Caliente Casino Resort, 32-250 Bob Hope Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270.

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Following lunch, Ms. Mills will be interviewed in an Actors Studio-style format by local TV/Radio Host, Don Martin.

Donna Mills is an actress and producer, best known for her long-running role as villainous Abby Cunningham on the prime-time soap opera Knots Landing, and for her role as the girlfriend of Clint Eastwood’s character in the 1971 cult film Play Misty for Me. In 2014, Mills made her return to daytime soap operas, for the first time since 1970. She was

cast in a significant recurring guest-starring role in the ABC soap opera General Hospital.

She debuted in mid-March and stayed in May. Later in that year, she returned for another multiple-episode arc. At the 42nd Daytime Emmy Awards, Mills won Outstanding Special Guest Performer in a Drama Series for her performance in General Hospital. Mills had a role in David O. Russell’s film Joy, which was released in December 2015. Also in 2015, she starred in the holiday comedy-drama, 12 Gifts of Christmas. In 2017, Mills was cast in the role of Daisy Werthan in the Colony Theatre’s production of Alfred Uhry’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Driving Miss Daisy.

CVRep’s Luminary Luncheon with Donna Mills will be held on Friday, May 4, 2018, at Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa, 32250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. The luncheon begins at noon with the doors opening at 11:30 AM and will be followed by an Actors Studio-style interview and Q&A with Ms. Mills. Tickets are $45, and reservations are required as seating is limited.

For tickets call the CVRep Box Office at 760-296-2966 or visit our website at www.cvrep.org.

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Annual Faux Fur Ball

Bella da Ball does the Live auction while a drag Queen holds the sign.

Photo by Pat Krause Continued from Page 1 on the shelter’s programs.

Ginny Foat spoke about her rescue dogs and how the city of Palm Springs became the owner of the shelter.

They leased it, and now it is a shelter that everyone

can be proud to visit. The volunteers have worked 117,232 hours to provide the care and love these animals need. The statistics for 2017 are staggering.

4,785 animals entered the shelter. 1,805 pets adopted, 342 lost pets returned to

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a loving family, Pets spay/ neutered were 5,794 total and pets were fostered into 840 temporary homes. Many foster parents of animals end up adopting them.

The most prominent part of the night was the award of the Friend for Life Award,

that was given to Tippi Hedren. Her commitment to animals and especially big cats and even an Elephant have saved so many. She started Shambala Preserve where these big animals can live out their lives safely.

She was unable to attend

to her friend Barbara Eden excepted the award on her behalf. Eden too shares a love of animals and has been to Hedren’s, Shambala Preserve. Eden is best known for her title role in the TV series, I Dream of Jeannie.

3rd Annual Digicom Luncheon honoring Patty Newman

Manny Perez, Patty Newman and David Vogel. Photo by Pat Krause Story and Photos by Pat Krause The 3rd annual Digicom Luncheon was held on April 7th at the Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa. The luncheon theme was ALL ABOUT THE KIDS. Digicom is growing a lot where there were double the people at this luncheon from last year. The Honoree this year was Patty Newman. She was honored for her ten years of support and commitment to this form of learning for children. Patty’s husband, Arthur, the brother of actor Paul Newman, stated that Patty is his everything and is the reason he is still around at the age of 94. Patty and Arthur are essential philanthropists in the Valley who donate to many worthwhile charities.

Patty has been on several boards and has chaired many events locally since they moved here 37 years ago. Patty and Arthur have a Star on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars. Patty is generous with her time as www.desertstarweekly.com

well as monetarily. She was one of the first to see the value of technology in teaching.

Teachers, students, supporters, friends, and guests made up the filled luncheon area. There was probably a teacher and student at almost every table. Digicom teaches children to bring their stories to life. They show them to be creative in their thought process and how to work together to get a project done. They work to change how they teach, learn and live in the new digital world. The program mode is student training, teacher training, with Community engagement along with research and development.

I talked with teachers that teach in elementary schools, and they start the Digicom programs early in life. The world of digital media is here and growing, and we need to teach our children how to live and work in that world.

Doug Dodenfeld, Lee Grafton, Melissa Milanovich, Tristan Milanovich and Don Perry. Photo by Pat Krause The world as a whole will be more prosperous for what Digicom is teaching. Kids are smart and learn quickly, and this helps them work together and create ideas and stories together. The teachers I talked

to all seemed to be so excited about the programs that they get to teach their students.

They enjoy working with the kids on these projects that show both the teacher and the student how to be creative by

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“Love Never Dies”- Through the Looking Glass Redux at the Pantages Theatre

“Dear Old Friend” L-R: Mary Michael Patterson (Meg Giry), Meghan Picerno (Christine Daaé), Karen Mason (Madame Giry) and Sean Thompson (Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny) Photo: Joan Marcus. passed since the Phantom vanished from the Paris Opera House. He winds up in New York’s Coney Island where he produces Phantasma, a musical featuring an assortment of eccentric people Gardar Thor Cortes as The Phantom casts his spell once again on who perform a potpourri of Christine Daaé played by Meghan Picerno. Photo: Joan Marcus dazzling gymnastics as well as a bevy of chorus girls Some loves don’t die easily Manhattan by Frederick Forsyth under the stern guidance of and brilliantly directed by Simon ballet mistress Madame Giry – especially the compulsive (Karen Mason,) mother to Phillips. Additional lyrics by love of the disfigured Phantom Charles Hart have been added, her aspiring-star daughter, of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Meg (talented soprano Mary with orchestrations by David “Phantom of the Opera.” This Cullen & Andrew Lloyd Webber. Michael Patterson). The iconic musical has earned splendid dance sequences The new touring company the distinction of being one were choreographed by has arrived at the Hollywood of the most successful in Pantages Theatre with a cast of Graeme Murphy AO, with the history. Winner of more than dancers adorned in period glorious singers, including the 50 international awards, over magnificent Gardar Thor Cortes costumes designed by Gabriela 130 million people worldwide Tylesova, who also designed as the love-sick Phantom, have experienced this eternal the spectacular fairytale sets. love story. With such a massive and the gifted soprano Despite having an outlet Meghan Picerno as Christine potential audience, why not for his music, our Phantom is Daaé. An array of dazzling bring back the Phantom and nevertheless frustrated as he special effects will have you Christine to see how life has still longs for Christine, his only wide-eyed and smiling as been for them a decade later. you experience a spectacular true love and musical protégée To bring us up to date with and begins to plot how he roller coaster ride through these star-crossed lovers, can bring her back to him. In the current life and times of meet “Love Never Dies,” the meantime, she is now one the Phantom and Christine. featuring music by Andrew of the world’s most famous The story begins seven Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Glenn sopranos and is married to years after the turn of the Slater, and book by Ben Elton, Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny last century. Ten years have based on The Phantom of

: Jake Heston Miller as Christine’s son Gustave and Meghan Picerno as his mother Christine Daaé.

Photo: Joan Marcus.

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(Sean Thompson) and has a son named Gustave (a very talented Jake Heston Miller who alternates with Casey Lyons.) All is not well as Raoul drinks and gambles. To refill the financial hopper, Christine agrees to accept an invitation to sing in New York at a famous opera house so the family leaves Paris and sets sail for the new destination. There is an enchanting sequence of she and her family disembarking from a ship to be met by a coterie of photographers and then are whisked away in a “horseless carriage,” huge enough to accommodate the “Jolly Green Giant.”

Christine and her family are ensconced in a hotel room with a mirror looming in the background and as you might expect, the Phantom emerges through the mirror and with his Svengali hold over her, lures she and her family to the phantasmagoric world of Coney Island illuminated by Nick Schlieper spectacular lighting design comprised of thousands of sparkling, towering, cascading lights, with a gigantic ferris wheel ablaze with shimmering radiance. There is an assortment of clowns and “freaks,” three of which include a trio of Phantom’s henchmen playfully brought to life by Katrina Kemp as Fleck, a tiny person tossed around like a beach ball in the hands of Squelch (Richard Koons,) and Gangle (Stephen Petrovich).

Like in opera and the original Phantom, the narrative is told through music with 30 musical numbers including the dramatic opening song ‘Til I Hear You Sing,’ an introduction to Gardar Thor Cortes’ mesmerizing, soaring voice. While there are no songs that you will leave the theatre humming, nevertheless the score has an overall beauty with an occasional bar of music reminiscent of the

original Andrew Lloyd Webber score, which somehow ties the two productions together.

Dale Rieling’s excellent music direction of the orchestra was augmented by Mike Potter’s sound design resulting in pitch perfect musical numbers some of which include, ‘Once Upon Another Time’ (Christine and The Phantom;) the tender ‘Look With Your Heart,’ (Christine and Gustave;) the fun ‘Bathing Beauty Rehearsal’ (Meg with the male ensemble dressed in black and white bathing attire of the turn of the century;) ‘Dear Old Friend,’ (Meg, Christine, Madame Giry, and Raoul;) ‘Why Does She Love Me? (Raoul and Meg;) and ‘Conclusion,’ a heartbreaking duet between Christine and The Phantom, concluding with the revelation of a deep secret about Gustave.

Whatever one might think is missing from the storyline, with Simon Phillips’ masterful direction of his Broadwaycaliber musical cast, coupled with eye-popping production values, “Love Never Dies” is an entertaining and most satisfying theatrical experience.

“Love Never Dies” Hollywood Pantages Theatre 6233 Hollywood Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90028 Run: Tues – Fri: 8:00 pm Saturday: 2:00 pm & 8:00 pm Sunday: 1:00 pm & 6:30 pm Individual Tickets start at: $49 Closing: Sunday, April 22, 2018 Tickets: In Person: Hollywood Pantages Box Office HollywoodPantages.com Ticketmaster.com - 1-800-982-2787 or (Ticketmaster Outlets) Parental Advisory: Ages 12 and up (Children under five will not be admitted to the theatre.) www.desertstarweekly.com

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BY ROBERT KINSLER

Releases Mine Americana’s Rich Roots

The rich sounds of altcountry, bluegrass, roots rock and folk rock are alive and celebrated across a crop of wonderful new Americanaminded releases available now.

Artists: Chris Cornell, Ruston Kelly & Kacey Musgraves, Rosanne Cash, John Mellencamp, Carlene Carter, more Title: Johnny Cash: Forever Words (Legacy Recordings) You might like if you enjoy: Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson, Brad Paisley, Elvis Costello, The Jayhawks Tell me more: When Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash both passed away in 2003, their son John Carter Cash discovered the couple had left behind a “monstrous amassment” of things including a slew of his father’s handwritten letters, original poems and other things he had penned during his life. Several years ago John Carter Cash approached a diverse and widerange of artists with an invitation that they each use their own artistic voice to set some of those writings to new music; the result is the enthralling 16-track “Johnny Cash: Forever Words.” Recorded primarily at the fabled Cash Cabin in Hendersonville, TN and produced by John Carter Cash and Steve Berkowitz, this is a collection whose material is as rich as Johnny Cash’s resonant baritone. The range of the material spans seemingly every corner of classic and contemporary country and Americana styles. The opening track (“Forever/I Still Miss Someone”) sets the tone for the ambitious collection, with Kris Kristofferson’s sonorous spoken word style delivering the last poem Cash ever wrote against the backdrop of Willie Nelson’s distinctive acoustic guitar playing. Then there are real-life newlyweds Ruston Kelly & Kacey Musgraves joining forces on the tender “To June This Morning” (the lyrics are taken from an actual letter Johnny Cash wrote to his wife, June Carter Cash), Brad Paisley providing a decidedly modern-day touch to “Gold All Over The Ground,” and emotional contributions from Johnny Cash’s daughters Rosanne Cash (“The Walking www.desertstarweekly.com

Wounded”) and Carlene Carter (“June’s Sundown”). Other terrific songs are delivered by the late Chris Cornell (the chilling “You Never Knew My Mind,” one of his final solo recordings), John Mellencamp (the playful country blues romp “Them Double Blues”), Elvis Costello (the Ron Sexsmithstyled “I’ll Still Love You”), Dailey & Vincent (the bluegrass gospel gem “He Bore It All”) and the Jayhawks (the gorgeous “What Would I Dreamer Do?”).

To be sure, every track on this essential set is deserving of recognition. “Johnny Cash: Forever Words” is available on audio CD, 2LP vinyl and digital formats. Information: LegacyRecordings.com.

Artist: Bobbo Byrnes Title: Two Sides to This Town (Broken Silence) You might like if you enjoy: Ryan Adams, Dawes, the Fallen Stars Tell me more: As a member of the Fallen Stars and with his recent solo recordings, singersongwriter/multi-insturmentalist Bobbo Byrnes has been among the leaders of Southern California’s thriving Americana music scene. On his newlyissued solo album “Two Sides to This Town,” Byrnes has captured America’s broken spirit with the kind of assurance and authenticity that marks Bruce Springsteen’s early work.

Don’t believe it? Just listen to the rousing opener “Angelia” (a song Byrnes penned after a visit to the town where he grew up only to realize it didn’t feel like home anymore), a nuanced and graceful cover of Tracy Huffman’s “Glad” and the melancholy-drenched “Dam.” The reminiscent “Massachusetts” teams Byrnes’ vocals with those of his wife Tracy Byrnes (whose graceful bass guitar work is key element on the disc). “Welfare Cadillac” is bolstered by Danny Ott’s guitar solo positioned as a calland-response with a fluid horn section; the driving “Vegas” is a solid roots rocker that captures the ethos of those who take the long drive to Sin City in hopes of winning a fortune even while losing themselves in the process; Byrnes’ dazzling lead guitar work on the track is a bonus. While Byrnes has his own strong artistic voice

(which includes his stellar skills on guitar, mandolin and keyboards), his songs and artistic passion will appeal to fans of Springsteen, Ryan Adams, Dawes and John Mellencamp. That is some good company to be sure.

Information: BobboByrnes.com.

newly-released “The Best of the Hickory Records Years (1970-1978)” features more than two dozen tracks pulled from his successful second act. Remastered by multiple Grammy-winning engineer Michael Graves, the parade of country hits and deep tracks has never sounded better.

The material includes Gibson’s 1972 number one hit “Woman (Sensuous Woman),” a mix of uptempo and breezy originals (“Don’t Take All Your Loving,” “Far Far Away,” “Is This The Best I’m Gonna Feel,” “I’m All Wrapped Up In You”), sweet ballads (“Pretending Everyday,” “If You’re Goin’ Girl,” “What’s Happened To Me”) and accessible covers Artist: Don Gibson (“Games People Play,” “A Title: The Best of the Hickory Perfect Mountain,” “Touch Records Years (1970-1978) The Morning”) all showcasing (Omnivore Recordings) Gibson’s skills as one of the You might like if you genre’s best-ever vocalists. enjoy: Chet Atkins, Ronnie The release comes with Milsap, Roy Orbison a fully-illustrated booklet Tell me more: Although filled with color images and country music icon Don Gibson informative liner notes on is best known for early hits he the tracks. Information: scored in the late 1950s and OmnivoreRecordings.com. throughout the 1960s (including “Sweet Dreams,” “I Can’t Stop Artist: John McCutcheon Loving You,” “Oh Lonesome Title: Ghost Light (Appalseed Me,” “Just One Time” and Productions / Appalsongs) “Sea of Heartbreak”), the North You might like if you Carolina native enjoyed a bona enjoy: John Gorka fide renaissance extending Tell me more: The traditional throughout the 1970s. The sounds of Appalachia resound

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first, but John McCutcheon’s literate and tuneful songwriting clearly elevate the Wisconsin native’s 39th album “Ghost Light.” Armed with a warm and reassuring baritone, McCutcheon delivers a wide range of tales that come alive in song. The Celtic-flavored “She Just Dances” recounts the magical moment when his granddaughter first discovered the thrill of dancing; the country-infused folk rocker “Big Day” celebrates life in a small town; the title track is a beautiful baroque folk song that will have even deeper connections with those who work behind-the-scenes to pull off live concert performances.

The musicianship across the disc is first-rate, and the arrangements tap into classic stylings with authenticity and grace. Guests include Stuart Duncan (fiddle), and vocalists Kathy Mattea and Tim O’Brien.

Information: folkmusic.com.

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“Flat Tire Fund” Moves Through CO Legislature

By Desert Star Staff DENVER – It can happen to anyone. You’re about to leave for a job interview – and your car won’t start.

But what might seem like a relatively minor setback for many can end up being an insurmountable barrier for people struggling to make ends meet.

House Bill 1310, making its way through the Colorado Legislature, would allow nonprofit organizations to pay these types of emergency expenses for low-income Coloradans pursuing employment or job training.

At the Bell Policy Center, Director of Policy and Research Rich Jones said similar programs in other states for low-income college students are often called “flat-tire funds.”

“They find out they have a flat tire, their battery dies, something like that,” Jones explained. “It may not cost very much – it may be a $100

expense, or a $150 expense.

But particularly for very lowincome people in these training programs, that may be a lot of money for them.”

The bill would create a three-year pilot program to help eligible residents overcome short-term obstacles, including transportation, emergency child care, emergency housing, food and medical expenses. The program would include ten rural counties and a limited number of ZIP Codes in Adams, Arapahoe, Denver and Pueblo counties.

The bill has not yet been met with opposition, although lawmakers have asked questions about how it would be managed.

Jones said even though Colorado’s economy is strong, nearly 20 percent of people in their prime working years are still not able to join the workforce. He is convinced HB 1310 would go a long way to bridge economic gaps

By Desert Star Staff Dr. Tatum is a Baptist Minister who has been preaching the Gospel for over thirty Years.

In his early years, Pastor Tatum hosted and produced his own local Christian cable television program called Christian Experience Ministries. This television outreach ministry stayed on the air in Southern California for more than twenty years and reached more than 250,000 local homes each week.

In 2004, Dr. Tatum relocated to Northern California settling in the city of Sacramento, the state’s capital. While in Sacramento, he worked as a Youth Minister with a new ministry called Faith Fellowship. During his tenure with Faith Fellowship, Dr. Tatum was able to train a group of youth in how to use

video and studio equipment to make their local television program in Sacramento and use their videography skills to reach their peers.

Thousands of youth were reached each week with this local television program.

In 2009, Dr. Tatum was invited by the Southern Baptist’s to start a new church in Bakersfield, California. For over eight years Dr. Tatum, his wife Annette, their daughter and son-in-law have been building a church in one of the most challenging areas of Bakersfield.

In September 2013 Dr. Tatum helped initiate to have a National Gang Summit on the Southside of Chicago, Illinois. This event brought national coverage to Chicago.

Media from different parts of the world came out to cover the summit. The next summit was scheduled for

Los Angeles, California from September 26th-27th, 2014.

In 2016, Dr. Tatum ran for Mayor in the city of Bakersfield, California where he placed 6th out of 25 total candidates. That was the first time Dr. Tatum had ever run for any public office. Dr. Tatum confidently ran with a war chest under $1,500.00.

In May 2017, Dr. Tatum along with his team, Unity Matters Movement, organized and conducted a Unity Matters Conference in San Diego, California on the 20th of that month. Currently, the team is planning the same conference to take place in the fall of 2018 in the city of Chicago at Wrigley Field Stadium.

In 2018, Dr. Tatum will be running for California State Senate. There are currently District Senate as a Candidate twenty senate seats available of the Republican Party. in the state of California. He Dr. Gregory Tatum is the will be running for the 16th Pastor of Change Community

By Kitty Alvarado “They say you can never know what someone is living until they walk in their shoes,” says Eduardo Chavez, so he set out to find out. The shoes he’d be walking in, his grandfather’s, known to the rest of the world as the iconic leader of the farmworkers’ rights movement Cesar Chavez.

Cesar Chavez died when Eduardo was a year and a half, he says that journey turned into a documentary film, ‘Hailing Cesar’ to better understand his legacy.

He says the film was

two years in the making, some of it funded by crowd sourcing. Fitting it was accepted to be in the American Documentary Film Festival in Palm Springs as the grape strike for farmworkers’ rights Chavez is famous for started here in the valley.

But Eduardo admits before making this film he knew nothing about that kind of work, “Before my whole experience in working in the fields, I really didn’t know too much about farmworkers,” adding that he feels in the making of this film he now better understands

a lot of things, “I learned so much about my grandfather’s struggles, his triumphs, I learned so much about myself, about my family.”

Something he’s now passing on by touring schools showing the film and holding Q & A sessions throughout the country.

On Monday, Edward was proud to hold a special screening for Coachella Valley High School students, “I can hope that I can educate young people on my grandfather’s life as and activist on his message.”

Nearly 20 percent of Coloradans in their prime working years, ages 25 to 64, have been unable to join the workforce. (Pixabay) that can derail people from getting the skills they need.

“For us to meet the demands of employers in the state, and for us to keep our economy growing, we need to be pulling more of

Pastor running for public office

those people that are not in the workforce into the workforce,” he said, “and getting them training, so that they’re qualified for the jobs that we need filled.”

Sponsored by Rep.

James Coleman, D-Denver, the bill would provide lastresort emergency funding, up to $400 per person per year, to Coloradans working toward an employment or job-training goal.

Church, Bakersfield, CA You can reach him at: ministertatum@aol.com

Cesar Chavez’s grandson holds special documentary screening

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A message that lives on in the grape fields of Coachella and beyond, “The consciousness and pride that were raised by our union are alive and thriving inside millions of young Hispanics who will never work on a

farm,” said Cesar Chavez famously in a speech.

If you missed it at the AM Docs Fest, there will be an additional screening at the Mary Pickford Theater in Cathedral City at 6:30 on Saturday, April 14, 2018. Source KMIR

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COURT OF CALIFORNIA 3255 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92263, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. AVERY AHMAD WEATHERTON filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: 1a.

Present Name AVERY AHMAD WEATHERTON to Proposed Name: AVERY AHMAD BUGARIN. 2.THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: April 27, 2018 Time: 8:30 a.m., Dept.: PS3, b. The address of the court is: 3255 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262, County of Riverside 3.a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county (specify newspaper): DESERT STAR WEEKLY 13279 PALM DRIVE SUITE 5, DESERT NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ES- HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240 Dated: March 2, 2018.

TATE OF: CHARLES W. BUCKMAN CASE NO. Judge of the Superior Court, Publish March 21, 28, PRIN1801181 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, April 4, 11, 2018. DSW18-1079 contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE CHARLES W. BUCKMAN. A PETITION FOR PRO- FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSIBATE has been filed by KARL F. BUCKMAN in the NESS AS: OPTIMIST TECH SOLUTIONS; ALWAYS Superior Court of California, County of RIVERSIDE. ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT, 47288 CALLE THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that KARL DIAMANTE, INDIO, CA 92201. Riverside County.

F. BUCKMAN be appointed as personal representa- Full name of registrant: DORIAN- -INZUNZA, tive to administer the estate of the decedent. The 47288 CALLE DIAMANTE, INDIO, CA 92201. will and any codicils are available for examination in Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests has not yet begun to transact business under the authority to administer the estate under the Indepen- fictitious name(s) listed above. I declare that all the dent Administration of Estates Act . (This authority information in this statement is true and correct. (A will allow the personal representative to take many registrant, who declares as true, information which actions without obtaining court approval. Before he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) taking certain very important actions, however, the Signed DORIAN- -INZUNZA. This statement was personal representative will be required to give no- filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County tice to interested persons unless they have waived March 20, 2018. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County notice or consented to the proposed action.) The Clerk-Recorder File No.R-201804030. NOTICE — independent administration authority will be granted THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT unless an interested person files an objection to EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS the petition and shows good cause why the court FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT petition will be held in this court as follows: May MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING 14, 2018 at 8:45AM in Dept. 1A located at 46-200 OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHOOASIS STREET, INDIO, CA 92201 IF YOU OBJECT RIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS to the granting of the petition, you should appear at BUSINESS NAME IN IOLATION OF THE RIGHTS the hearing and state your objections or file written OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR objections with the court before the hearing. Your COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., appearance may be in person or by your attorney. BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). DSW18IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor 1114 April 11, 18, 25, May 2, 2018 of the decedent, you must file your claim with the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE court and mail a copy to the personal representative FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSIappointed by the court within the later of either (1) NESS AS: GREEN SOLUTIONS LANDSCAPE, four months from the date of first issuance of letters 16700 AVENIDA DESCANSO, DESERT HOT to a general personal representative, as defined in SPRINGS, CA 92240. Riverside County. Full name section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or of registrant: JOSE ROBERTO PEREZ NEGRON (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal SANCHEZ, 16700 AVENIDA DESCANSO, DESERT delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of HOT SPRINGS,CA 92240. Business is conducted the California Probate Code. Other California stat- by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to utes and legal authority may affect your rights as a transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney above. I declare that all the information in this stateknowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAM- ment is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares INE the file kept by the court. If you are a person as true, information which he or she knows to be interested in the estate, you may file with the court false, is guilty of a crime) Signed JOSE ROBERTO a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the PEREZ NEGRON SANCHEZ. This statement was filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on or of any petition or account as provided in Probate MARCH 19, 2018. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice Clerk-Recorder File No.R-201804009. NOTICE — form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Petitioner Janet L. Wallace, Esq., P.O. Box 886, EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS San Luis Obispo, CA 93406 Publish April 11, 18, FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. 25, 2018. DSW18-1112 A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF: RICHARD W. METCALFE aka RICHARD WIL- OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHOLIAM METCALFE CASE NO. PRIN1801308 To all RIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, BUSINESS NAME IN IOLATION OF THE RIGHTS and persons who may otherwise be interested OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR in the WILL or estate, or both of RICHARD W. COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., METCALFE aka RICHARD WILLIAM METCALFE. BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). April 11, A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by 18, 25, May 2, 2018. DSW18-1113 SIDNEY HUGH METCALFE in the Superior Court FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE of California, County of RIVERSIDE. THE PETITION FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSIFOR PROBATE requests that SIDNEY HUGH MET- NESS AS: MERIT VALET PARKING SERVICE, CALFE be appointed as personal representative to 82929 BENNETVILLE LANE, INDIO, CA 92203. administer the estate of the decedent. The will and Riverside County. Full name of registrant: CHRISany codicils are available for examination in the file TOPHER GERALD MORENO, 82929 BENNETVILLE kept by the court. THE PETITION requests author- LANE, INDIO, CA 92203. Business is conducted ity to administer the estate under the Independent by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun Administration of Estates Act . (This authority will to transact business under the fictitious name(s) allow the personal representative to take many listed above. I declare that all the information in this actions without obtaining court approval. Before statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who taking certain very important actions, however, the declares as true, information which he or she knows personal representative will be required to give no- to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed CHRISTOtice to interested persons unless they have waived PHER GERALD MORENO. This statement was notice or consented to the proposed action.) The filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County independent administration authority will be granted March 6, 2018. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County unless an interested person files an objection to Clerk-Recorder File No.R-201803230. NOTICE — the petition and shows good cause why the court THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS petition will be held in this court as follows: May FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. 21, 2018 at 8:45AM in Dept. 1A located at 46-200 A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEOASIS STREET, INDIO, CA 92201 IF YOU OBJECT MENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE to the granting of the petition, you should appear at FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF the hearing and state your objections or file written AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTIobjections with the court before the hearing. Your TIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN IOLATION OF THE appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. the decedent, you must file your claim with the court SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). and mail a copy to the personal representative ap- DSW18-1110 April 11,18, 25, 2018, May 2, 2018. pointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT general personal representative, as defined in sec- THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING tion 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 BUSINESS AS: ROSE APIARY, 66709 CAHUILLA days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to AVENUE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Riverside County; 15025 AVENIDA RAMADA, Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Full name of authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You registrant: EDGAR- -ESPINOZA, 15025 AVENIDA may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable RAMADA, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240; in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by LUCIA GUADALUPE CAMPOS, 15025 AVENIDA the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, RAMADA, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. you may file with the court a Request for Special Business is conducted by: Co-partners. Registrant Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory has not yet begun to transact business under the and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or fictitious name(s) listed above. I declare that all the account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. information in this statement is true and correct. (A A Request for Special Notice form is available from registrant, who declares as true, information which the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner MARTINA he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) KANG RAVICZ, 74-075 EL PASEO DRIVE, SUITE Signed EDGAR- -ESPINOZA. This statement was C-5, PALM DESERT, CA 92260 (760) 776-4800. filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County Publish April 11, 18, 25, 2018. DSW18-1111 March 6, 2018. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County File No.R-201803184. NOTICE — DIANNE BRENDA MEADER (Deceased) Pursuant Clerk-Recorder FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT to the Trustee Act 1925 any persons having a claim THIS EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS against or an interest in the Estate of the afore- FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. mentioned deceased, late of 9750 Valencia Drive A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEDesert Hot Springs California USA, who died on MENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE 20 December 2017, are required to send particulars FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT thereof in writing to the undersigned Solicitors on AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF AITSELF or before two months from the date of this publica- TIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN IOLATION OFFICTITHE tion, after which date the Estate will be distributed RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE having regard only to claims and interests of which OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. they have had notice. Earl & Crocker SOLICITORS 6 SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE).

West Street Liskeard Cornwall PL14 6BW England. DSW18-1107 April 4, 11,18, 25, 2018 Publish April 11, 2018 DSW18-1103 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 5 STAR MESSAGE, 27470 JEFFERSON AVE #3, TEMECULA, CA 92590. Riverside County; 15960 ROWLAND ST, LA PUENTE, CA 91744. Full name of registrant: XIUYING- -WANG, 15960 ROWLAND ST, LA PUENTE, CA 91744. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL.. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on MARCH 14, 2018. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed WANG XIUYING. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County March 14, 2018. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No.R-201803704. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN IOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. NAME, CASE NO. PSC 1801166, SUPERIOR SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE).

NOTICE OF SALE OF ABANDONED PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that under and pursuant to Section 1988 of the California Civil Code the property listed below believed to be abandoned

by Manuel Crummet whose last address was 3 Washington in Cathedral City will be sold at public auction on April 20, at 11AM. Auction will be held live, Property stored at 3 Washington in Cathedral City CA 92234 Description of property: Dirt Bike B-6800269, couch, coffee table, Sony cathode TV about 50” Lamp, miscellaneous tires, end table, mirror Lg. hutch, end unit, lamp, printer Small T.V. vacuum, Round Table, Coat Rack, Wall Paintings (3) wooden horse small, blower, pictures, trophies, Clothes, Dirt Bike PB19500015, small TV, helmet printer, Dining Tables, w chairs, Tool Cabinet, Vacuum, Mirror, wall a/c unit, kitchen utensils, Mattress set TV’s dresser, end table, lamp, computer, computer desk, clock radio, lamps, tools, smoker, and other miscellaneous items. Visit www.abamex. com to view inventory + photos + terms. Everything will be sold AS IS WHERE IS without warranty nor guarantee. Abamex Auction Co. Tel 858-384-3580 bond MS1511592 4/4, 4/11/18 CNS-3116892# DESERT STAR WEEKLY. DSW18-1104

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DSW18-1106 April 4, 11,18, 25, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: DESERT ROOTER PLUMBING, 84490 JULIA DRIVE, COACHELLA, CA 92236.

Riverside County. Full name of registrant: JUAN CARLOS DIAZ OCAMPO, 84490 JULIA DRIVE, COACHELLA, CA 92236. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed JUAN CARLOS DIAZ OCAMPO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County March 30, 2018.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No.R-201804605. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN IOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). DSW18-1105 April 4, 11,18, 25, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: MDESIGN GROUP, INC., 74818 VELIE WAY, SUITE 3, PALM DESERT, CA 92260.

Riverside County; 53785 WEST SIENNA CIRCLE, COACHELLA, CA 92236. Full name of registrant: MDESIGN GROUP, 74818 VELIE WAY SUITE 3, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92236/CA. Business is conducted by: CORPORATION.. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 2/20/18.

I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed MARIANO- -RA,OREZ. JR, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County March 28, 2018. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No.R-201804489. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN IOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). DSW18-1102 April 4, 11,18, 25, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: TAKAHASHI PHOTOGRAPHY, 2801 E. AVERY DR. B-11, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264 . Riverside County. Full name of registrant: HI-

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DETOSHI- -TAKAHASHI, 2801 E. AVERY DR., B-11, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed HIDETOSHI-TAKAHASHI. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County March 27, 2018.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No.R-201804398. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN IOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). DSW18-1099 April 4, 11, 18, 25, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: NEW JOURNEY CREMATION, 45-720 SMURR ST, INDIO, CA 92201. Riverside County; 77925 MOUNTAIN VIEW AVE APT#8, PALM DESERT, CA 92211. Full name of registrant: JORGE FERNANDO HERRERA, 77925 MOUNTAIN VIEW AVE APT#8, PALM DESERT, CA 92211. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed JORGE FERNANDO HERRERA. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County March 19, 2018. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No.R-201803915. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN IOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). DSW181100 March 28, April 4, 11, 18, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: CASITA GRANDVIEW, 68481 GRANDVIEW AVE, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234.

Riverside County. Full name of registrant: EDWARD ANTHONY KOEPPEN, 68481 GRANDVIEW AVE, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234; TIMOTHY JAMES BUSTAD, 68481 GRANDVIEW AVE, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Business is conducted by: MARRIED COUPLE. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this state-

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ment is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed EDWARD ANTHONY KOEPPEN. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County March 13, 2018.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No.R-201803564. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN IOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). DSW18-1098 March 28, April 4, 11, 18, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: OWL, 67724 RIO VISTA DR, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: CELEBRITY BIKE RENTALS LLC, 67724 RIO VISTA DR, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Business is conducted by: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed DANIELA CLARICE AVILES, MANAGING MEMBER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County March 13, 2018. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No.R-201803655. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN IOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). DSW181097 March 28, April 4, 11, 18, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: M.Z. CONCRETE PUMPING, 16100 VIA CORTO EAST, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: ABAD MIGUEL GARCIA, 16100 VIA CORTO EAST, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 3/10/2017. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed ABAD MIGUEL GARCIA. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County March 19, 2018. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No.R-201803920. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS

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BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN IOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). DSW18-1096 March 28, April 4, 11,18, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: CASHIE CLEANING SERVICES, 65870 14TH STREET, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240.

Riverside County. Full name of registrant: MARTIN MANUEL CASH, 65870 14TH STREET, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240/CA; TODD GALLOWAY CASH, 65870 14TH STREET, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Business is conducted by: MARRIED COUPLE. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed MARTIN MANUEL CASH. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County March 20, 2018.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No.R-201804093. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN IOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). DSW18-1095 March 28, April 4, 11, 18, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: MACAVINTA REAL ESTATE & INVESTMENTS; MACAVINTA REAL ESTATE, 147 SAINT THOMAS PLACE, RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: BERTINO OSSIL BERGA MACAVINTA, 147 SAINT THOMAS PLACE, RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270.

Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on May 15, 2016. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed BERTINO OSSIL BERGA MACAVINTA. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County March 19, 2018.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No.R-201804019. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN IOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). DSW18-1092 March 28, April 4, 11,18, 2018 AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: LILLIAN B DRAPERIES, 68895 PEREZ RD 21R, CATHEDRAL CITY, CALIFORNIA 92674. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: THEA MARIA FELKEL, 2471 BRENTWOOD, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above.

I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed: THEA MARIA FELKEL. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on February 9, 2018. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201802018. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE). DSW18-1044 February 21, 28, 2018, March 7, 14, 2018, March 21, 28, April 4, 11, 2018.

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statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed RAFAEL- -ORTIZ. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County March 13, 2018.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No.R-201803618. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN IOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). DSW18-1086 March 21, 28, April 4, 11, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: ARK INVESTMENT ENGINEERING, 9530 WARWICK DR, DESERT HOT SPRING, CA 92240. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: MARK STACEY AVILA, 9530 WARWICK DR, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240; JACQUELYN LYNN AVILA, 9530 WARWICK DR, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Business is conducted by: MARRIED COUPLE. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed CLEOPHUS- -GREER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County March 15, 2018.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No.R-201803793. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN IOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). DSW18-1085 March 21, 28, April 4, 11, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: A1 MOVERS, 19135 KING RD, N PALM SPRINGS, CA 92258. Riverside County; P.O. BOX 580957, N PALM SPRINGS, CA 92258.

Full name of registrant: CLEOPHUS- -GREER, 19135 KING RD, N PALM SPRINGS, CA 92258.

Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed CLEOPHUS- -GREER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County February 23, 2018. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No.R-201802612. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN IOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). DSW181084 March 21, 28, April 4, 11, 2018

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: RESCUE TOWING, 19135 KING RD, N PALM SPRINGS, CA 92258. Riverside County; P.O. BOX 580957, N PALM SPRINGS, CA 92258.

Full name of registrant: CLEOPHUS- -GREER, 19135 KING RD, N PALM SPRINGS, CA 92258.

Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed CLEOPHUS- -GREER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County February 23, 2018. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No.R-201802608. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN IOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI- BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). DSW18NESS AS: ONSEN RESORT AND SPA; ONSEN 1083 March 21, 28, April 4, 11, 2018 RESORT; ONSENSPA; ONSEN; OSEN HOT SPRINGS, 12921 TAMARA DR, DESERT HOT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT SPRING, CA 92240. Riverside County; 2660 PUM- THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING MELO CT, ESCONDIDO, CA 92027. Full name of BUSINESS AS: SG CUSTOM PAINTING, 40265 registrant: ONSEN GROUP LLC, 2660 PUMMELO GALINDO CT SP 8, INDIO, CA 92203. Riverside CT., ESCONDIDO, CA 92027/CA. Business is County. Full name of registrant: SALVADOR- -GAconducted by: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. RABITO FLORES, 40265 GALINDO CT SP 8, INDIO, Registrant has not yet begun to transact business CA 92203. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. under the fictitious name(s) listed above. I declare Registrant has not yet begun to transact business that all the information in this statement is true and under the fictitious name(s) listed above. I declare correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, informa- that all the information in this statement is true tion which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, crime) Signed PRATIK KAUSHIK SHAH, MANAG- information which he or she knows to be false, is ING MEMBER. This statement was filed with the guilty of a crime) Signed SALVADOR- -GARABITO County Clerk of Riverside County March 19, 2018. FLORES. This statement was filed with the County Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File Clerk of Riverside County March 09, 2018. Peter No.R-201803956. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE No.R-201803441. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTI- YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE TIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTIFILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS TIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE NAME IN IOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW NAME IN IOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW PROFESSIONS CODE). DSW18-1091 March 21, (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND 28, April 4, 11, 2018 PROFESSIONS CODE). DSW18-1081 March 21, 28, April 4, 11, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT BUSINESS AS: TRI VALLEY TRUCKING, 400 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING ALAMEDA STREET, BLYTHE, CA 92225. Riverside BUSINESS AS: DESERT BOY JUNK REMOVAL County; PO BOX 1478, BLYTHE, CA 92226. Full SERVICE, 16411 AVENIDA GRACIA, DESERT HOT name of registrant: TRI VALLEY TRUCKING, LLC, SPRINGS, CA 92240. Riverside County. Full name 400 ALAMEDA STREET, BLYTHE, CA 92225/ of registrant: DARWIN FRANCIS BUSANO, 16411 CA-201620410205. Business is conducted by: AVENIDA GRACIA, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant com- 92240. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. menced to transact business under the fictitious Registrant has not yet begun to transact business business name(s) listed above on 07-/15/2016. I under the fictitious name(s) listed above. I declare declare that all the information in this statement is that all the information in this statement is true true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is information which he or she knows to be false, guilty of a crime) Signed KAREN BIRDSONG SUT- is guilty of a crime) Signed: : DARWIN FRANCIS TON, MANAGER. This statement was filed with the BUSANO. This statement was filed with the County County Clerk of Riverside County March 12, 2018. Clerk of Riverside County on March 14, 2018. Peter Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. No.R-201803473. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS R-201803688. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSIBUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE NESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTI- OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS TIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATESTATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE MENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME NAME IN IOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE). DSW18-1089 March 21, PROFESSIONS CODE). DSW18-1080 March 21, 28, April 4, 11, 2018 28, 2018, April 4, 11, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: R & J CARRIERS; JUST ONE MORE SERVICE, 10042 MISSION BLVD, GLEN AVON, CA 92509. Riverside County; 16315 CASHEW ST, HESPERIA, CA 92345. Full name of registrant: RAFAEL- -ORTIZ, 16315 CASHEW ST, HESPERIA, CA 92345. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 2013. I declare that all the information in this

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: PALM SPRINGS CAR WASH, 300 N INDIAN CANYON DR, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: GERGIS YOUSEF YOUSEF, 300 N INDIAN CANYON DR, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Business is conducted by: MARRIED COUPLE. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A

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registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed: GERGIS YOUSEF YOUSEF. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on March 13, 2018. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201803588. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE).

DSW18-1078 March 21, 28, 2018, April 4, 11, 2018 T.S. No.: 9948-4099 TSG Order No.: 7301710640-70 A.P.N.: 656-233-008-1 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 02/08/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Affinia Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded 02/28/2006 as Document No.: 2006-0142105, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, executed by: MICHAEL JOYNER, AN UNMARIED MAN AND SERENA HEMPHILL, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and state, and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Sale Date & Time: 05/02/2018 at 09:00 AM Sale Location: In front of the Corona Civic Center, 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA 92882 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 15691 AVENIDA MIROLA, DESERT HOT SPRINGS(UNINCORPORATED AREA), CA 92240 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $236,583.91 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call, (800) 758-8052 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site, www.homesearch.com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 9948-4099.

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

Affinia Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd.

Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 833-290-7452 For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www. homesearch.com or Call: (800) 758-8052. Affinia Default Services, LLC, Omar Solorzano, Foreclosure Associate This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. However, if you have received a discharge of the debt referenced herein in a bankruptcy proceeding, this is not an attempt to impose personal liability upon you for payment of that debt. In the event you have received a bankruptcy discharge, any action to enforce the debt will be taken against the property only. NPP0329581 To: DESERT STAR WEEKLY 04/11/2018, 04/18/2018, 04/25/2018. DSW18-1108 APN: 676-490-027-9 TS No: CA08000920-17-1 TO No: 8710416 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED August 8, 2003. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On April 26, 2018 at 09:00 AM, in front of the Corona Civic Center, 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA 92882, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on September 26, 2003 as Instrument No. 2003-754999, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, executed by CHARLES F. BIEHL AND RENE CLEMENTS BIEHL, TRUSTEE OF THE BIEHL FAMILY TRUST, U/T/A DATED 04/14/00 AS AMENDED, as Trustor(s), in favor of CHASE MANHATTAN BANK USA, N.A. as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”.

The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 6 DOVER COURT, RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270-1652 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be

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$411,556.72 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property.

Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call In Source Logic at 702-6597766 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Web site address listed below for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA0800092017-1. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: March 16, 2018 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA08000920-17-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone: 949-252-8300 TDD: 866-6604288 Myron Ravelo, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.insourcelogic.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: In Source Logic AT 702-659-7766 Trustee Corps may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose.ISL Number 38589, Pub Dates: 04/04/2018, 04/11/2018, 04/18/2018, DESERT STAR WEEKLY. DSW18-1101 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 136332 Title No. 730-1709638-70 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 02/24/2006.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 04/18/2018 at 9:00 AM, The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 02/28/2006, as Instrument No. 2006-0145404, in book xx, page xx, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of

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Riverside County, State of California, executed by Leslie Graham, an Unmarried Woman,WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States), In the front of the Corona Civic Center, 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA 92882.

All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State, described as: FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE DEED OF TRUST. APN 639-021-031-1. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 66110 Santa Rosa Road, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240.

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $258,679.73. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

Dated: 3/21/2018 THE MORTGAGE LAW FIRM, PLC Adriana Durham/Authorized Signature 27455 Tierra Alta Way, Ste. B, Temecula, CA 92590 (619) 465-8200. FOR TRUSTEE’S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (800) 758-8052. The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC. may be attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 758-8052 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site -www.homesearch.com- for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case: 136332. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. A-4651705 03/28/2018, 04/04/2018, 04/11/2018. DSW18-1094

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Trump orders end of ‘catch & release’ immigration policy

By Desert Star Staff President Donald Trump has signed an order ending the so-called ‘catch and release’ policy, under which US immigration officers allowed the release of ‘caught’ illegal immigrants back on US soil, pending their immigration hearing.

“President Donald J. Trump signed a Presidential Memorandum to take important steps to end catch and release, the dangerous practice whereby aliens who have violated our Nation’s immigration laws are released into the United States shortly after their apprehension,” the White House said in a statement.

The White House justified ending the controversial policy, much criticized by Trump, by citing concerns about the American public’s “safety and security.” The US president also used the opportunity to once again call on the Democrats to end their “staunch opposition” to toughening border security measures.

While no set definition exists to the US “catch and release” policy, the practice has been applied mostly to asylum seekers and children of migrants, so they can stay out of custody while their cases pass through the US courts.

The lengthy process, which can take years to complete, allows most to stay in the US illegally. Many of them do

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Alongside Trump’s order to end the catch and release policy, Attorney General Jeff Sessions issued a “zero tolerance” order for anyone entering the United States illegally.

“To those who wish to challenge the Trump Administration’s commitment to public safety, national security, and the rule of law, I warn you: illegally entering this country will not be rewarded but will instead be met with the full prosecutorial powers of the Department of Justice,” Sessions warned, urging judges to promote and enforce the rule of law.

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of the Justice Department, stricter immigration policies are being implemented after the Department of Homeland Security registered a 203 percent increase in illegal border crossings from March 2017 to March 2018. A 37 percent increase was registered from February to March 2018 this year alone.

Almost immediately after assuming office in January 2017, Trump signed an Executive Order to expand the border wall with Mexico and increase the number of detention centers, to tackle the management of an estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants. The order also mandated US authorities to assign asylum officers and immigration judges to the

facilities, to conduct asylum interviews and hearings.

Currently, federal prisons, local jails as well as private companies are responsible for housing US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainees. According to October estimates, between 31,000 and 41,000 illegals are kept there on a daily basis.

The omnibus spending bill, which Trump reluctantly signed on March 23 to avoid the government shutdown, allocated $1.6 billion for Trump to construct his wall with Mexico. The bill, however, also allocated some $3.1 billion to fund 40,520 immigration beds across detention facilities for FY 2018. That marked a 1,196bed increase on FY 2017.

Trump threatens China with $100bn more in tariffs

By Desert Star Staff Donald Trump has instructed the US Trade Representative to consider slapping China with an additional $100 billion in tariffs, accusing China of engaging in “unfair retaliation” instead of backing down to Washington’s pressure.

“Rather than remedy its misconduct, China has chosen to harm our farmers and manufacturers. In light of China’s unfair retaliation, I have instructed the USTR to consider whether $100 billion of additional tariffs would be appropriate under section 301 and, if so, to identify the products upon

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which to impose such tariffs,” Trump’s statement, released by the White House, said.

Earlier this week Beijing announced that it was considering a mirror response, after the United States Trade Representative (USTR) released a preliminary list of Chinese products, totalling some $50 billion, which it plans to slap with increased tariffs, under Trump’s order.

Despite Beijing’s repeated warnings that it would proportionally respond to any US moves, and its calls for negotiations to avoid an escalation of a trade war, Donald

Trump on Thursday decided to adopt a harsher policy.

While instructing the USTR to consider new measures, he once again cited Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, which had previously “determined that China has repeatedly engaged in practices to unfairly obtain America’s intellectual property.”

Somewhat downplaying this new round in the trade spat, which is likely to further impact global stock markets, Trump claimed that he was still ready to have discussions with China to achieve a “free, fair, and reciprocal trade and to protect the technology and intellectual April 11, 2018

property of American companies and American people.”

“Trade barriers must be taken down to enhance economic growth in America and around the world. I am committed to enabling American companies and workers to compete on a level playing field around the world, and I will never allow unfair trade practices to undermine American interests,” the White House statement reads.

The trade dispute between Washington and Beijing sharply escalated this week, after the Trump administration on Tuesday announced 25 percent tariffs on some 1,300 industrial, technology, transport, and medical products. In response, Beijing said that it will target 106 American products, including soybeans, automobiles and chemicals.

Both sets of measures have yet to come into effect.

Trump’s call for new measures against China comes a day after White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow said that he expected that the United States and China would work out their trade differences.

“I believe that the Chinese will back down and will play ball,” Kudlow commented.

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3 Reasons to Consider Refinancing Your Auto Loan

By Desert Star Staff Most people know they can refinance their mortgage, but less than half are aware that they can also refinance their auto loan, according to a study by Harris Poll for Ally Financial. It’s a simple task that could reduce your car payments by about $1,300 a year.

The following considerations can help you determine whether refinancing your auto loan is the right step for you.

• Interest rates: Can you reduce your monthly costs by lowering your rate? Compare your current interest rate to those advertised. Keep in mind that there are several aspects of your financial history that may have impacted your interest rate for a loan, including credit score and credit history. If your credit score has significantly

increased since you financed your vehicle, it may be time to refinance to a lower interest rate.

• Tight monthly budgets: If you need to make some room in your budget due to changing life circumstances or simply have a desire to sock more money away into savings, refinancing your auto loan is a move that may have a substantial impact on your finances. For example, those who have refinanced their vehicles through Clearlane, Ally’s online auto financing platform, have reduced their monthly payments by an average of $112.

• Reducing the term: Another reason many choose to refinance is to reduce the number of payments they will have to make, with the goal of reducing the total amount of interest paid over the course

of the loan. This may appeal to you if you can now afford a higher monthly payment than when you purchased your vehicle, thanks to a raise

or new stream of income.

If you choose to refinance, be sure to review your loan agreement and terms to make sure you understand

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Don’t Forget to Spring-Clean Your Credit Report

By Desert Star Staff Spring is in the air and it’s time for the annual ritual of deep cleaning, dusting, mopping, organizing -- and checking your credit report.

Experts recommend checking your credit report at each of the national credit reporting agencies (CRAs) several times annually. Why? When you apply for a new credit card or car loan, for example, a lender pulls a credit report from one or all of the CRAs to check your credit history and determine if you’re a good candidate for a loan. Lenders want to extend loans or credit to people with strong credit reports, so it’s important that the information in your report is accurate.

What to Look For: Besides verifying the accuracy of your personal information, check that the financial accounts listed belong to you. Also, make sure that paid-off debt shows as paid and that closed accounts are not listed as open. Other information to look for and possibly correct includes: • A bankruptcy older than 10 years.

• A late payment more than seven years old.

• Inquiries from unfamiliar companies that pulled your credit report.

How to Fix It: If you feel there’s incorrect information in your credit report, you have the right to file a dispute. Accurate credit reports are good for lenders and consumers, because they contribute to informed

lending decisions and disputes are part of the CRA’s compliance with the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act, which promotes the accuracy and privacy of information in credit reports.

Luckily for consumers, steps are being taken to make this process easier. For example, Experian, one of the national credit reporting agencies, recently enhanced and simplified its online dispute process to reflect consumers’ increasing preference for conducting business online. New features include: • A mobile-optimized platform, allowing you to submit a dispute from your smartphone.

• The ability to submit supporting documents via a smartphone by taking a photo or selecting the image from the camera roll and uploading it.

• The option of receiving notification alerts that update you on the status of your dispute, including confirmation of the submission and when results are available.

• The ability to dispute directly from membership accounts, when members of Experian’s free and paid products are logged in.

“We’re very excited to provide a new dispute experience that recognizes the millions of people who manage their daily activities with smart devices,” said Michelle Felice-Steele, senior director of Product Management at Experian. “We also made several enhancements so the process is more user-friendly and keeps consumers informed about the progress of their disputes.

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