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‘Great Russian Nutcracker’ Photo courtesy of the McCallum Theatre
Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker at McCallum Theatre Monday - December 17 at 7:00pm By Desert Star Staff Palm Desert, CA - All ages are invited to celebrate Christmas with the Moscow Ballet company of almost 40 ballerinas and danseurs. Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker is known for its award-winning principal dancers, lavish costumes in
the style of the Victorian era, backdrops created by La La Land Set Concept designer Carl Sprague, and its Russian focus, including life-sized Matryoshka Dolls, Russian folk legends Ded Moroz (Father Christmas) and Snegurochka (Snow Maiden) and Troika Sleigh. Adults and children
Story and Photos by Pat Krause Olive Crest Desert Communities held its annual fundraising event on Friday, November 30th. The Theme this year was a Roaring Twenties Evening. Guests arrived in all kinds of 20s costumes. This was a year r t d s dresses, black and white suits for the men and Boller hats. Guests had their photos taken by an antique very expensive automobile from that era. The major sponsors for this event were Rapport International Furniture who also donated a substantial
live auction item. Other sponsors included El Paseo Jewelers and HighTower Palm Desert. El Paseo donated a t ert te t t e r st re in the live auction also. The entrance to the Mission Hills Country Club was adorned with whiskey barrels, Whiskey jugs and prohibition posters to get everyone in the mood. The fun started during the cocktail hours where gambling was big. Each guest arriving was given 200 dollars to bet at craps, roulette, and several 21
will enjoy the special effects t e ed on the Grandfather clock, the growing 50’ tall Christmas Tree, the Dove of Peace with a 20’ wingspan, and, of course, the leaps, spins, and extraordinary moves of the company all performed to Tchaikovsky’s complete
and incomparable score. For more than twentye e rs s et s been consistently embraced by audiences and the press on their North American tours. “The Russians remain the principal keepers of the classical ballet tradition” (Eric Harrison, Arkansas Democrat
Gazette, 2016). The Principal Dancers receive accolades, “Danced exquisitely by Ekaterina Bortiakova, her technical prowess, especially in her footwork and turns, coupled with an endearing smile and girlish innocence, Continues on Page 11
Olive Crest Roaring Twenties Gala 2018
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Founders- Dr. and Lorraine Brinton, Peter and Bonea Skaaning and Exec. Director- Tracy Fitzsimmons. Photo by Pat Krause
The Annual Athena Awards Luncheon
Presenter- Bill Scheffler, Honoree Ann Sheffer, Honoree Patty Newman, and Palm Springs Mayor-Robert Moon. Photo by Pat Krause Story and Photos by Pat Krause The Annual Athena Awards luncheon was held at the Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel on November 30th. This is the 32nd luncheon that represents a lot of stories of honored Athena women. Women all over are empowered by these stories of amazing women. Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce hosted this luncheon, and President Jenny McLean spoke to the guests. Anthena International was started more than 35 years
ago, and now more than 7000 awards have been presented in 8 countries since then. The Athena awards are given to women who are leaders in their communities and those they serve, giving back, building and fostering and are role models. Eisenhower Health was one of the sponsors of t ee e t re er president, and CEO along with Executive Vice President and COO spoke to the guests. e s tr d ed t e rst re e t st
Marty Massiello, Honoree Ann Mostofi, Honoree Ann Sheffer and Aubrey Serfling. Photo by Pat Krause
was honored with the Athena Eisenhower Health Award for her many years of service. st t d t e e rs at Eisenhower and was so proud of her staff, co-workers, and bosses. Her dedication and skill are well recognized at Eisenhower and beyond. Tamara Hedges was given the Athena Leadership Award. She has shown that she I a leader in her years of dedication to her work. It was said that she is a model for those who wear many hats in their career.
Ann Sheffer was given the Athena visionary Award. Her award was presented by her husband who said he was beyond proud to be able to offer this award to his wife. He noted that thru everything she remains calm, has a great sense of humor, smart, talented and a very hard worker. Ann said she was thrilled to be in such great company of the other honorees. The last honoree was Patty Newman who mentioned her husband was not well
Well in the Desert Jam Session VI
Story and Photos by Pat Krause Well in the Desert held its Annual Desert Jam Session VI at the SPA Casino, Cascade Lounge. This intimate setting made for a fun night of listening to some extraordinary local singers and musicians. This is a popular fundraising event where one can attend to 20 great local talents in one place. Each of these performers can be heard at local restaurants, hotels, and bars and each is in high demand for their abilities.
Each artist got the place rocking and got a few guests t t ed e r Some of the artists were Lauri Bono, Wayne Boyer, Kal David, Michael D’Angelo, Frank DiSalvo, Will Donato. Tony Grandberry, Kevin Henry, Michael Holmes, Keisha D, John Stanley King, Barry e ed r s Siobhan, Reggie Vision, Kathryn White, Yve Evans, Darci Daniels. 2 favorite TV weathermen, Patrick Evans and Bryan Gallo took on
the duty as emcee and had a ball doing it by laughing with and at each other. Darci Daniels introduced some of the singers, and Yve Evans took part in the live auction by saying she would come to their house and perform as part of the deal. Most of the artists were backed up by the Jackson Garrett Band led by Chris Gore. The Gand Band also played. A buffet dinner was served after the awards ceremony. The
inger- Darci Daniels, Chris Perry, Honoree-Joyce Bulifant and Arlene Rosenthal. Photo by Pat Krause.
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Well’s 2018, Jammy Award, was presented to one of the Valley’s favorite celebrity es d Joyce Bulifant was honored along with her husband Roger Perry, in memoriam, who passed away this summer. Well in the Desert helps so many homeless in the Valley. Its a place that they can get a shower and clean clothes. They serve a hot meal daily. They provide weekly food distribution, emergency food
enough to attend today. She felt humbled to get this awards. Palm Springs Mayor Moon was her presenter. He said the many charities she has chaired, the fundraisers, the galas and has been on many boards of directors. Patty and her husband, Arthur, have been s t t r sts the Desert. She has boundless energy, mentored young girls, and is busy with the Joslin Senior Center and the Arthur Newman Theater.
assistance and an array of services to those affected by poverty which includes, the working poor, the homeless, the elderly, the disabled and others in need. Arlene Rosenthal has spent years building and working toward making Well in the Desert bigger and better so they can reach and help even more people. Arlene and volunteers work endless hours to help our desert residents.
Artists- Frank DiSalvo, Sharon Sills, and Yve Evans. Photo by Pat Krause
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Will a College Education be worth the Costs?
By Janice Gough Over the next generation, the world is going to change entirely and unrecognizably from the way it is right now. Technological change is compounding at an exponential rate. It’s going to be fascinating and surprising to watch what happens over the next 20 years. Within only a few years, we have witnessed how the Delivery system of goods, have made Malls and brick and mortar stores obsolete. Robots are now doing so many Jobs, so we must contemplate what the world will be like in the future and what type of work
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will be available in 20 years. Spending a ton of money for a child’s higher education can be a mistake. Years ago, College was inexpensive, but now education costs have risen tremendously. It has forced parents and students to get college loans, which is a hardship for them to pay back. Paying for today’s education have left tons of debt for both parents and children, and when you calculate the potential cost 18 years from now, you must ask yourself, “Is t rt t e st e e t ratio of going to college is already so out of whack that the whole system must change radically. A college degree, even now, is of only marginal value because most everybody has one. And things that everybody has been devalued. Colleges and Uni¬versities today are going bankrupt, and we may see them disappear, just as Malls have. Unless you’re going to learn a trade, like doctoring or lawyering, or you’re going for science, engineering, or math, where you need the formal discipline and where you need lab courses, college is worth the costs, however, if your student has a great motivation to succeed, and can utilize sources to learn for free, College can be a big waste of money today. It’s not necessary to go to college for many. You can Google any subject and
learn as much as sitting in a classroom. We all have different ways of learning. For myself, I prefer to read my study work, rather than to listen to a long tape or lecture. Some 4-year olds, already know as much as we did when we graduated from High School… technology. Technology has changed the whole landscape of education, and the cost of doing it thru technology is minor. If the kids insist on going to college and having to struggle to pay for it afterward, they should only consider a University like Harvard, or other schools like it. At least there t e rest e d t s for admission, are so high that the connections a student makes may compensate for the many costs. The less wealthy will not have the time or money to pay to sit in a classroom. Knowledge is still Power, and one can obtain employment a lot easier if you are well educated, over just earning a diploma. There is no necessary correlation between them. Nobody can “give” you an education; it’s something you must gain for yourself. Most top universities now have their courses online. You can get an education by listening to these courses. And even when you’re driving your car, you could be playing CDs by The Teaching Company. They have the best professors
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL Dear Mr. Richardson: The president of our HOA was recently removed as president (with no explanation and at an unposted meeting) but she is still on the board, referred to as director at large, with no duties. Someone said she is not eligible to vote in that capacity. Is that true? J.K., Murrieta
re s r ers because no “cause” is needed.
Dear J.K.: The president, s t er s t within the board of directors, normally serves at the pleasure of the board, under Corporations Code 7213(b). Check your HOA bylaws to be sure. Usually there is one section for “board of directors” and a different section for ers r dt t ers re ted from within the board. So, one could be removed by t e rd r es er position - but being removed r er s t s different than being removed from the board. Normally after s es er s t e is still a board member. The board does not need to state
Kelly: I live in a PUD as I was told. Why do you say there is no such thing, and California has planned developments? B.K., Sun City
in the world giving command performance lectures. And you can hear them an unlimited num¬ber of times. This is much better than listening to someone rant on, or having a student cut classes, or fall asleep during class, or fail to take good notes. A four-year college education is estimated to cost between $400,000 and $500,000 18 years from now. College tuition costs have been rising about 6% per year. If the price continues to increase at this rate, will families support their children going to college if it’s going
to cost a half-million bucks? There are undoubtedly many considerations in play that requires one to make the right decision for their future.
four varieties of common interest developments: community apartments, stock cooperatives, condominiums and planned developments. Planned developments are further described in Civil Code 4175 as common interest developments which are not condominiums, stock cooperatives or community apartments, but which involve common property owned by the association or the members in common and/or common area which is maintained by an association which has the power to impose liens. In a planned development, the legal interest owned is called a “lot.” While planned developments typically evoke the image of detached residential structures, some planned developments involve attached “townhouse” style homes. The Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act does not use the term “planned unit development,” but there are still some statutes elsewhere which contain the misnomer – for example Civil Code 1917.330, regarding shared appreciation lending, erroneously references the “planned unit development” as one of the four forms of the common interest development. The term “unit” doesn’t
t ed de e e ts because “unit” is what one owns in a condominium project. Nevertheless, you will often see older CC&Rs using the wrong term, and even municipalities and respected organizations such as the California Land Title Association also still use it. Other states may use the term, but in California the term is “planned development.” Best, Kelly
Janice Gough is a Financial Advisor in Palm Springs at 125 East Tahquitz Cyn. Way. Contact Janice for a Complimentary review. Financial Planning is all about discussing your future wants and needs and establishing a roadmap. Call our Off: (760) 251-7724 or Mobile (650) 200-8291 or email: Janice@ GoughFinancialSvcs.com
Removed Presidents; The PUD Myth e er ers should be accomplished during an open meeting with the minimum 4 days agenda notice. Some boards mistakenly consider this a “personnel” matter and so handle the decision in closed session. However, in this context, “personnel” means employees of the association. Thanks for your question, Kelly.
Good morning: In an earlier article you stated that California has only planned developments not PUDs. Our manager swears that we are a PUD. Is this written some place? Is it a state or DRE thing? Any assistance would be appreciated. Thank you, D.K., Anaheim Dear B.K. and D.K.: The Davis-Stirling Act at Civil Code 4100 describes December 5, 2018
p.s.: Another commonly used term not found anywhere in the Davis-Stirling Act is “homeowners association.” The correct term is “common interest development.” But I’ll keep calling this column “HOA Homefront” anyway! Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. is a Fellow of the College of Community Association Lawyers and Senior Partner of Richardson Ober PC, a California 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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George H.W. Bush, last Cold War-era US president, dead at 94
By Desert Star Staff Former US President George H.W. Bush, credited for helping to end the Cold War, passed away on Friday at the age of 94, a family s es ers r ed Bush governed the nation from 1989 to 1993. The 41st president died at 10:10pm (local time) on Friday. Funeral arrangements will be announced some time later, the spokesperson for the Bush family, Jim McGrath, said in a statement. His health deteriorated in recent years, as he suffered from lower-body Parkinson’s
d se se d s ed t wheelchair. In April, Bush was discharged from a hospital after receiving treatment for low blood pressure. Former US leader as well, George W. Bush, called his late father “a man of the highest character and the best dad a son or daughter could ask for.” Current President Donald Trump praised Bush for his “essential authenticity” and “disarming wit.” His e e ders brought the US and the world “to a peaceful and victorious conclusion of the Cold War,” Trump said.
Among the many heads of state and senior foreign politicians who expressed condolences to the Bush family were French President Emmanuel Macron, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Born in Milton, Massachusetts, in 1924, George Herbert Walker Bush came from a well-connected family. His father was a prominent banker who later became a US Senator. Bush joined the Navy at 18, becoming one of its
est ter ts rd r r t e r e e multiple combat missions and was shot down at one point. Upon his return home, the young man was awarded with a Distinguished Flying Cross. A Yale graduate, Bush spent two decades working in the oil industry before eventually entering politics. In 1967, Bush was elected to Congress. His career took a detour into the diplomatic front in 1971 when he was appointed the US envoy to the United Nations. He later held a diplomatic post in Beijing, and even led the CIA for a year. s rst ed t t e White House in 1981 at the height of the Cold War, serving as vice president under Ronald Reagan. After assuming the presidency in 1989, Bush, along with Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, helped to end the dangerous confrontation between the two superpowers. In 1991, he led the nation during the Gulf War against Iraq after its leader Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait the year before. Bush also launched a controversial invasion in Panama, dubbed ‘Operation Just Cause’, which ended in the ousting and arrest of the country’s
By Desert Star Staff FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky advocates for sexual and domestic assault survivors are gathering in Lexington t re e t t er s esses of the year, and examine what’s needed in the future. The three-day Ending Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Conference wraps up today with special awards for people who have gone above and beyond to help victims. Executive Director of the Kentucky Association of Sexual Assault Programs Eileen Recktenwald says that includes kudos for state Sen. Julie Raque Adams,
R-Louisville, and Sen. Morgan McGarvey, D-Louisville. “Two legislators are receiving ‘Champions for Justice’ awards,” says Recktenwald. “They both passed legislation that positively affected the lives of victims of sexual assault and domestic violence.” Adams helped pass new laws that equalize the penalties for all forms of nonconsensual acts of sexual penetration, and added protections for young people from potentially dangerous marriages. McGarvey was honored for sponsoring a bill to clarify that a victim of domestic
violence is not required to pay the legal fees of the abusive spouse in a divorce when the spouse is incarcerated for crimes against the petitioner. Today they’ll also honor Mason County Judge Executive Joe Pfeffer, Maysville Mayor David Cartmell, and Father Bob Hudson for their work on making s e t e rst ree Dot’ City in Kentucky. Rectenwald explains Green Dot is a nationally recognized strategy, where t es tr rst responders to help prevent personal violence. “It means that the
possibility of raising your child in one of these cities will make them safer. That’s just the bottom line of it,” says Recktenwald. “And we hope that other cities will see this and do the same thing.” Social workers, lawyers, judges, prosecutors, medical professionals and other service providers from around the Commonwealth are at the conference. Rectenwald says they’re comparing notes on the work they’re doing to help survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. “When you’re doing crisis work like these advocates are, you tend to get very
ruler, Manuel Noriega. Despite victory overseas, Bush failed to secure a second term. In 1992, he lost to Democrat Bill Clinton. His “Read my lips: no new taxes” pledge, which he made during the previous presidential race, became a bitter symbol of broken campaign promises. Shortly before leaving e s s ed t e North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) with Canada and Mexico. More than two decades later, Trump signed a trade deal to replace NAFTA, which he called a “disaster.” The former president tried to stay active, despite his numerous health problems. He celebrated his 80th, 85th, and 90th anniversaries by skydiving. Last year, Bush also had his own #MeToo moment: an actress accused him of telling “a dirty joke” and groping her during a meeting. Bush admitted that some of his actions may have been viewed as “inappropriate” and apologized. George H.W. Bush’s wife, Barbara, passed away in April. The couple was married for 73 years.
isolated in your program,” says Recktenwald. “It’s 24-7 and you don’t get out, you don’t know what’s going on in the rest of the state. You can share resources – and this is a way you can do it, here at this conference.” She adds some of the topics include meaningful access for under-served populations, ethics and de t t s e s program evaluation. The conference is sponsored by the Kentucky Coalition Against Domestic Violence and the Kentucky Association of Sexual Assault Programs.
Lawmakers Honored for Protecting Survivors of Violence
New Efforts to Repeal NM’s Old Abortion Law By Desert Star Staff SANTA FE, N. M. – With a more conservative U.S. Supreme Court, state activists want to make sure that abortion will remain legal in New Mexico, no matter happens at the national level. New Mexico is one of nine states with laws on the books that precede the 1973 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that made abortion legal. The state’s current law makes it a fourth-degree felony for physicians to perform abortions except in cases of rape, incest or likely birth defects, or to
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protect the life of the mother. Denicia Cadena, policy director with Young Women United, is leading the group Respect New Mexico Women. She says multiple advocacy organizations and faith leaders are behind the repeal of New Mexico’s state law. s e t e rst session that we are really in active mobilization, with communities from across New Mexico, to get this bill passed,” says Cadena. “And so, this is an issue that should matter to every legislator, because it’s really about safety and well-
being of New Mexico families.” State Rep. Joanne Ferrary, D-Las Cruces, will sponsor the bill at the Roundhouse and ss ds e es t e t mid-December. She backed a similar bill last session, but the state’s Republican governor did not move it forward. Anti-abortion activists are s e r t tt e repeal in New Mexico, arguing it is a safeguard for women and prevents abortion from being used as birth control. The ACLU of New Mexico has joined the effort to repeal the 1969 state law. December 5, 2018
“Under Roe v. Wade, this law is unconstitutional,” says Armstrong. “And so, since the 1970s, it’s been unenforceable ACLU Attorney Erin and for that reason, our Armstrong points to a 2017 communities haven’t had to survey that showed strong worry about it being enforced.” support for a woman’s right to The Roe v. Wade choose in rural New Mexico, decision has been repeatedly in areas typically more socially challenged, and many conservative. She says abortion legislatures have imposed is part of health care choices severe restrictions. and should not be a crime.
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hen you’re making your list and checking it twice, there’s sure to be at least one person who you may not know what to gift for the holidays. Instead of settling for a well-intentioned something that will end up in the corner of the closet, look for ideas that are truly useful. Practical gifts don’t have to be boring, though. As these ideas show, there are
For a kid whose bedroom is already bursting with toys, an educational kit that encourages learning through play may be the perfect gift solution. For example, Scholastic STEAM kits allow kids to explore and create with projects and activities that emphasize curriculum in the areas of science, technology, engineering, art and math. Each kit offers a unique blend of hands-on activities and educational content geared for kids ages 7-12. The kits span a range of interests, including Crystalize, Maker Electronics, Cool Builds, Geodes, Space Out and Solar Racer.
plenty of ways to make functional items fun and stylish. Simply think about your recipient’s interests and lifestyle, and you’ll certainly find a winning gift idea. Also get creative with your shopping destination. A retailer like Office Depot offers a wide array of useful products and holiday treasures for all ages. Find more gifts for everyone on your list at officedepot.com.
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A working guy or gal deserves some special recognition for a job well done. An executive style desk holder is a simple way to display fun name plates that give a nod to the professional’s sense of humor. The plates come in four playful sayings: Everyday I’m Hustlin’, Undercover Superhero, Boss Lady and Out to Lunch. They’re fun and affordable solutions for an office Secret Santa exchange or as a stocking stuffer for friends or family.
The Write Stuff
For the budding artist or journal keeper in your life, the limited-edition TUL Brilliance Pens collection is a perfect choice. The pens are available in gel or ballpoint styles and pair perfectly with the Brilliance Note-taking System, a leather notebook collection that comes in junior and lettersize formats. A mirrored finish behind the die-cut pattern of the cover adds an element of elegance. Additionally, the notebooks can be customized with accessories like dividers, dated refill pages and expansion discs to fit the user’s specific needs.
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Organized Style
A well-planned schedule helps ensure that your busy days and weeks run smoothly. Ideal for the organized woman (or one who aspires to be), the At-a-Glance Emily Ley line makes organization fun and stylish. An option like the Simplified System Organizer Cover helps keep your planner protected from stray marks and spills while adding a sleek, professional accent. The cover’s interior has a pocket to hold folded papers and space for business cards, a pen and notepad, along with a bungee closure and matching button to help keep everything neatly stored.
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Make the face of that tech-savvy teen on your list light up with gamer-friendly gifts. The Realspace Gaming Chair provides contoured padding, a removable neck-support pillow, adjustable arms, adjustable seat height and back tilt for optimal positioning. For more tech-time play, the Mobile Tech Desk features a tempered glass surface, large slide-out keyboard tray and plenty of shelf space for all the computer equipment. Additional features include built-in USB ports, a back panel electrical outlet, troublefree cord management and locking castors for easy mobility. Content courtesy of Office Depot
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Caution Urged as Ohio Senate Mulls Pastor Protection Act
Supporters of the Pastor Protection Act contend it’s needed to prevent tension and lawsuits regarding same-sex marriage. (qimono/Pixabay)
By Desert Star Staff COLUMBUS, Ohio – Controversial legislation in Ohio known as the Pastor Protection Act is making its way closer to the governor’s desk. A Senate committee could schedule a vote this week on House Bill 36, which would protect the right of clergy members to refuse to perform weddings that violate their religious beliefs. The bill’s sponsor, Republican Rep. Nino Vitale (R-Urbana), says the bill is meant to protect religious freedom and prevent tension and lawsuits regarding same-sex marriage. However, Grant Stancliff, communications director for the advocacy group Equality Ohio,
says these protections already are established in the law. “We don’t want to force any pastor or clergy to do anything,” he stresses. “You know, marriage is a civil right but it’s also for many a sacred rite and we don’t want to force anybody to go against their beliefs in any fashion.” Stancliff says there are no lawsuits or threats of ligation against clergy about these established rights. Three Senate committee hearings were held last week on HB 36, which was passed by the House in June. The bill also would allow religious societies to deny public accommodations for weddings to couples based on religious beliefs.
energy, and say it would bring lower electricity bills to Massachusetts, and more jobs and property-tax revenue to Western Maine. The Natural Resources Council of Maine has argued it would affect more than 50 miles of forestland and divert power from one market to another, rather than create more renewable energy. Even as an increasing number of Mainers question its environmental impact and e e e ts t e e t
environmental approval. “The Department of Environmental Protection hurdles for the CMP project are also needs to decide whether or not to give this project a at the state level. First, there’s the Public Utilities Commission. permit,” Voorhees said. “And Voorhees said there have been there’s been a lot of process public hearings, but no vote yet. so far, but much of it has not actually even started yet.” ere s t s e The Department of date for them to vote, but Environmental Protection has the current schedule has all had no public hearings yet, of the process wrapping up so that they could vote in the and the Land Use Planning rst r es d Commission would also That date, however, has have to approve the CMP been delayed several times. transmission line. A similar Also, Voorhees explained proposal failed to pass in New the project has to get state Hampshire earlier this year.
CMP Transmission Line to Face State Hurdles By Desert Star Staff JACKMAN, Maine — The town of Jackman has joined a growing number of places and organizations that oppose the proposed Central Maine Power transmission line. But public pressure may not be the biggest problem CMP is facing. The transmission line, known as the “New England Clean Energy Connect,” would carry hydropower generated in Quebec to Massachusetts, through Western Maine.
Dylan Voorhees, climate and clean energy director with the Natural Resources Council of Maine, said Jackman’s vote against the power line symbolized a larger movement. “This isn’t just about one town, or another town. It’s really about impacts on a broad region,” Voorhees said. “This is an unfragmented piece of forestland, all across Somerset County and Franklin counties.” Backers of the project see hydropower as renewable
Stancliff explains that not just LGBTQ couples, but also interfaith or interracial couples, could face discrimination. “Ohio’s civil rights law doesn’t include LGBTQ folks right now, but it does include things like sex, race, military status, right?” he points out. “So these are all classes that this bill says don’t matter when it comes to property owned by religious societies.” There have been efforts to pass the Pastor Protection Act in Ohio since 2015, when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of same-sex marriage. Reporting by Ohio News Connection in association with Media in the Public Interest and funded in part by the George Gund Foundation.
Microsoft to hand over all technologies to ‘ethical & honorable’ US military By Desert Star Staff As big tech in the US faces increased opposition from its own employees over Pentagon contracts, the head of Microsoft Corporation appears to have decided to throw his weight behind the US military and to offer them full support. Microsoft is “going to provide the US military with access to the best technology ... all the technology we create. Full stop,” Brad Smith, the president of the tech giant, said at the Reagan National Defense Forum, held at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California. Smith also sought to explain his decision, saying his company actually wants “Silicon Valley to know just how ethical and honorable a tradition the military has.” He argued that the military should not be left out of global technological progress in the ed rt te e e which is “of importance to everybody and not just young people who happen to live on the West Coast.” However, he was still unable to totally ignore the ethical concerns expressed
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by Microsoft employees, amid the growing opposition to the tech giant’s cooperation with the Pentagon among the company’s own staff members. “There is some angst” among “some” workforces, Smith admitted, adding that Microsoft would “engage to address the ethical issues that new technology is creating.” However, he did not say a word about Microsoft potentially changing its policies following the employees’ concerns. Actually, Microsoft staff didn’t just express some “concerns” about their superiors’ deals with the Pentagon, but in fact openly rebelled against the tech giant’s bidding for the US military project called the JEDI. The Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure or JEDI project will offer cloud computing services to the US military. According to publicly available information, JEDI aims to keep the military’s computing systems upto-date by moving them onto one big cloud. In an open letter. In an open letter purporting to be from an
s e ed er Microsoft employees and published on blogging site Medium in October, the workers said they had joined Microsoft with “the expectation that the technologies we build will not cause harm or human suffering.” They also accused executives of betraying t e s rt intelligence policy that states AI should be “fair, reliable and safe, private and secure, inclusive, transparent, and accountable” in pursuit December 5, 2018
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rt ter r ts t er te r Google, also dropped its bid from the JEDI program, after the company witnessed a massive outcry from its employees over another joint project with the DoD – Project Maven. That one was aimed at creating an AI program that would improve the targeting of drone strikes, which prompted warnings from some critics, who argued that it would eventually allow drones to choose targets completely on their own.
However, Microsoft’s res de t s t t e rst t defend big tech’s cooperation with the military. Amazon’s Jeff Bezos warned in October that “if big tech companies are going to turn their back on the Department of Defense [DoD], this country is in trouble,” adding that the US is “a great country” and “needs to be defended.” However, Bezos was not apparently all t t se ess e ed t e tech giants to rally behind the Pentagon as Amazon actually embarked on bidding for the JEDI project at that time. www.desertstarweekly.com
First Full-Size, Collapsible Guitar in a Carry-On Roller Bag
By Desert Star Staff AUSTIN, Texas, - Journey Instruments, makers of highe d d d r er guitars designed for travelers by travelers, is introducing its new First-Class Overhead line of guitars through a unique Kickstarter campaign. Early supporters of the campaign e e t r s st t s s t e rst s e collapsible guitars with their own carry-on roller bag. The new First-Class line will be available in three models: Grand Auditorium Acoustic, 12-Fret Parlor Acoustic and Performance Classical. Consumers will have their choice by preordering until Dec 20th. Retail prices range from $769.99 to $949.99, but during the Kickstarter campaign, early supporters can save up to $330 and receive bonuses. The First-Class Overhead line of guitars starts with all the high-end features demanded by musicians including: s ed d e t d s dd e s e d e r str s r er t ers ds d rd and back with cut-away rd e pins and a pickup e t ese t rs comfortable to play, they have included an asymmetrical body design that reduces stress on shoulder and wrist joints by angling the guitar toward the player. In addition, there are armrest bevels. The custom roll-on case is perfect r t e re e t er d converts to a backpack with rain cover – perfect for the backpacker or motorcyclist. rd t Bailey, founder of Journey Instruments, “Our new FirstClass line allows you to carry-on a great sounding, full-sized guitar in a roll-on bag des ed t t t e er e d compartment.” A patented stainless-steel neck connection www.desertstarweekly.com
system assembles in less than 10 seconds with no tools and has been road-tested for 6 years in the market. On top of
all that, it is guaranteed for life. es r er rt er at Journey Instruments, who has a background in
Aerospace Engineering explains, “We reverseengineered the problem by starting with the airline’s carryon dimensions and worked backwards to create the best sounding, best feeling guitar t t s r teed t t addition to being carry-on sized, the roll-on bag includes a TSA-approved 15” laptop compartment, telescoping handle and wheels, zippered compartments for books, headphones, guitar accessories and even a change of clothes. r e tr e t rs have been the go-to instrument for musicians, business travelers and vacationers since 2012 when they launched t e rst er e d t r Now, they’re upgrading customers to “First Class.” r re r t visit JourneyInstruments.com, Kickstarter.com or watch the YouTube Video Overview.
PALM SPRINGS Jazzville PS Presents An
Evening of Be-Bop and Swing of the 50s and 60s Cinema Francais: Palm Springs French Film Festival at The Cultural Center Dec. 31 Baloney – San Francisco’s Gay All Male Live Revue Outlandish – Dec. 8 @ 8:00 PM Air Museum – For Love of Life & Country Dec. 29 @ 1:00 PM Fit After Fifty Exercise for Seniors at the Mizell Senior Center Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays 8:00 am to 9:00 am Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm For more information, 760-323-5689 New Year’s Eve Partyes rt re r s show and concert Dec. 31 8:00pm Jazzville New Year’s Eve Extravaganza! Feat. Bob Desena Latin Jazz Group Dec. 31, 2018 The Club at hotel ZOSO Elvis Christmas Gospel Show Dec. 15, 2018 First Southern Baptist Church Palm Springs Hanukkah Party! Feat. Yiddish Super Group, Klezmer Music Dec. 9, 2018 Tea & Coffee Tasting Recurring weekly on Friday until Jan. 25, 2019 Wabi Sabi Japan Living
PALM DESERT LeAnn Rimes Christmas
Tour at the McCallum Theatre Dec. 15 @ 8:00 PM Trisha Yearwood at the McCallum Theatres Annual Fundraising Gala Dec. 5 @ 6:00 PM Celebrate The Season With Santa and His BrandNew Workshop at e est e d Now - Dec. 26 2018 All Day Long Palm Desert Center Street Photography: “On and Off The Street” at UCR UCR Palm Desert Campus Now - Jan 19 2019 All Day
This past Spring, my mother Lisa Rivera one of Desert Hot Springs favorite Postal Employee, was diagnosed with Cancer. She’s fought hard and has yet to give up, and with the Grace of God is recovering tremendously. Unfortunately, my mother has been off of work for a long time as well as her husband who has been by her side, caring for her every second of the day. If you could take some time to help donate to her and continue your prayers, that would be a real blessing. Thank you! Joseph Rivera
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Colors of Christmas at McCallum Theatre Dec. 7 at 7:00 PM Mildly Wild New Year’s Eve Party Dec. 31, 2018 The Living Desert Time: 6:00 PM Great Russian Nutcracker Dec. 17, 2018 McCallum Theatre 8:00PM
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Study the Word at La Quinta Library Sundays at 3 p.m. Email: Graceofgodworshipcenterchurch.com Christmas Tree Lighting at Civic Center Dec. 7, 6:00pm Continued on page 18
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HOROSCOPES ARIES
Although you’re considered rather wild, there are traditional, stable, responsible and detailed aspects of yourself and these assist in your outer world success. Few, except astrologers, know this about you. Those qualities will now be externalized. Simultaneously, assess your personal values and worth. It’s not how much money you have. It’s more about perseverance, reliability and being steadfast in adversity and challenges.
TAURUS Research, patience and detail are how you assess anything new, moving step-by-step, thinking everything through with care. You’re visionary, continually developing an ed d e ed by the Pleiades, Aldebaran and Alcyone (stars in the Pleiades), bringing forth the wisdom of the Buddha. When faced with monetary situations you’re quick and instinctive. These are your gifts. Ponder them with a partner after Mercury turns direct.
GEMINI It’s most important that your presence in the world aligns with your sense of self and values. Gemini is a complex, d s e d mind, and all information st e tered t r r e t ed ere re t t e d str st e e r re
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with no opinions or judgments. This must be developed. You’re the sign of hidden treasures. Security for you isn’t money or wealth. It’s emotional ethics and who/what you love.
CANCER It’s challenging for you to emerge from under your Cancer shell, have a sense of adventure, step beyond comfort and tend to things more edgy and cultural. What would that be for you? Build your sense of charisma (heartself) with others. It furthers self-expression and creativity, things you seek deeply. Above everything else, you must also have fun. What constitutes fun for you? Ponder on this.
e r t t re e e t to relate with sophistication and to act with Right Relations – perhaps not consciously yet. It’s good to know these are the seeds planted within all Virgos. They lead later to the art of cooperation and conciliation through negotiation. You are learning how to be a Libra.
LIBRA
Your smile and your eyes invite others to talk about themselves, share their joys and sorrows, and be friends with you. Libra on the Soul level creates Right Relations, fairness, justice, openness and kindness. If you are not yet within this expanded Soul reality, visualize yourself stepping into it. The results LEO will lessen any fears and vulnerabilities, all hindrances, Most Leos are charming. Some unforgiveness & criticalness. are hidden. But all are magnetic And any boundaries you - an important quality to have created to protect understand because it attracts yourself from loving more. others to you. When you are SCORPIO aware of this you will either be kind and compassionate or you will create fear (in others) if your You’re aware that whatever power doesn’t include love. In you do often challenges others. their hearts what are people This is your task. As your life seeking when encountering is ceaselessly transforming you? Light, intelligence, and regenerating you also vitality, discipline, direction, ask (demand) this of others. guidance and the willingness Because your life has such to Love. Are you these? intensity, you must schedule consistent times for rest VIRGO and retreat – times to gather strength, and rediscover inner Along with your abilities to meaning and purpose. Only a order, organize and discipline few know, through constant you also seek to learn little deaths and, phoenixdiplomacy. Virgos are also e t t e re t t
you are also a visionary.
SAGITTARIUS Although you usually view life with optimism and a broad hopeful vision and because you’re an imaginative thinker who sees signs and reads oracles in every situation, you also have a sense of being duty bound, responsible, traditional and conservative. Most aren’t aware of this as it hides behind your constant enthusiasm. Working under rules and regulations, you actually have a very serious side. Begin to value this. It’s both your discipline and your wisdom.
CAPRICORN You exhibit great control, discipline, structure and reserve, often playing the role of the eldest child, parent, wise one. Traditions are therefore most important. But there is another valuable part to you –being progressive and inventive. Through these you enter the future, making you quite different than most. te e e t te re out who you are due to your abilities to change quickly and to offer everyone love and freedom to be (you and me).
of clouds; its magnetic-tail twisted into a long corkscrew; the source of its magnetic ed r s s e green, has a moon with many rings and satellites, is the seventh planet from the Sun and 3rd largest planet in the solar system? This unusual planet rules your entire life. Value your differentness. It’s unique and beloved.
PISCES The two signs most misunderstood are Scorpio d s es te t e s s seen as wandering about, a bit too idealistic for most and too sensitive for everyone. In the outer world you can seem lost and dreamy if not confused. But there’s much more to you. You’re also very brave and courageous when someone is in danger. You’re independent and reward others for their innate gifts, which you see while others cannot. When you re s t e s t st e air. Pisces saves the world. 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 It is important to acknowledge that you, like the planet Uranus, are distinctly different than most. Do you know Uranus is tipped on its side, its atmosphere arranged in layers
Fifth Annual Balsam Hill Celebrities for Smiles Charity Auction
By Desert Star Staff REDWOOD CITY, Calif., -- The Fifth Annual Balsam Hill Celebrities for Smiles Charity Auction launched at 5 p.m. yesterday at www. celebritiesforsmiles.com. This year, the public can bid on more than 50 one-of-akind, celebrity-autographed, beautiful holiday ornaments
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on an Ebay auction at www. CelebritiesforSmiles.com. All proceeds and a $25,000 pledge from Balsam Hill will e e t er t e international medical charity that offers free cleft lip and cleft palate surgeries to children and young adults all around the world. Balsam Hill, the leading
retailer of stunningly realistic rt r st s trees d timeless holiday décor has partnered with Operation Smile, to bring surgeries to children with cleft lip and cleft palate around the world. The auction runs through December 9. New celebritysigned ornaments will be added to the site throughout December 5, 2018
the week. Over the past four years, this annual holiday auction has raised more than $200,000 – providing more than 800 smile surgeries for children around the world. Each unique holiday ornament is autographed e e r t es r music, television, art, sports and fashion fame including Harrison Ford, Reba McEntire, Nathan Fillion, Kellan Lutz, Amy Grant, Yvonne Strahovski, Malcolm Jenkins, the band Old Dominion, Michael Douglas, Andy Cohen, Milo Ventimiglia and Tony Bennett. Fans can follow #CelebritiesforSmiles on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook to spot new ornaments and celebrity participants now through the end of the auction. Updates also will appear on facebook. com/BalsamHill and on Instagram @BalsamHill. The delicate mouthblown ornaments in gold with a sparkling white snow scene are approximately 4” in diameter. Each has been hand-signed by a celebrity.
“Celebrities for Smiles allows the public to give a life-changing gift – that of a smile to a child,” said Balsam Hill CEO Thomas Harman. “Owning one of these lovely ornaments is a wonderful annual reminder of the joy that you can not only give but receive during the holidays by helping others.” “We are delighted to partner with Balsam Hill for t e st e e rs e se they are incredibly committed to helping give smiles to children around the world,” said Dr. Bill Magee, CEO and Co-Founder of Operation Smile. “It is truly transformative work and wouldn’t be possible without the support of companies like Balsam Hill. With the celebratory spirit of the holidays, what better gift to give than the gift of a smile,” he added. To date, Operation Smile has provided nearly 300,000 free surgical procedures around the world to children with cleft lip, cleft palate and other facial deformities. Source: PRNewswire www.desertstarweekly.com
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BY THEDA KLEINHANS REICHMAN
‘Come From Away’--A Story of Hope and Kindness “...As we heard numerous tales of ordinary people and extraordinary generosity, it became clear that during the week of 9/11, for the 7,000 stranded passengers and people of Newfoundland, the island was a safe harbor in a world thrown into chaos.” David Hein & Irene Sankoff, playwrights. “Come From Away” is a term used by the people of Newfoundland, Canada for those who come to visit their island. It is also the title of the heartwarming true story of the town of Gander where locals took in 7,000 stranded passengers whose aircraft were grounded following the tragedy of 9/11. The entire airspace over the United States was temporarily closed, and planes scheduled to land had t d t er s e r r
American Airlines Captain Beverly Bass, played by Becky Gulsvig on stage, knew she had arrived in an extraordinary place when she d er sse ers ere allowed to disembark and enter the terminal in Gander, Newfoundland early on the morning of September 12. Tired, fearful and unsure of what to expect, the 7,000 stranded strangers were welcomed with lunches the people of the small island had prepared for them during the night--and this was just the beginning of their neverending kindness. The townsfolk not only found ways to give them food and shelter, but they also cared for the animals on t e r s ts d two very special little monkeys. It is incredible how just twelve cast members were able to represent not only the
The Company of the First North American Tour of “Come From Away.” Photo by Matthew Murphy. Newfoundlanders but many of the passengers as countless
The Company of the First North American Tour of “Come From Away.” Photo by Matthew Murphy.
stories unfold on stage. In one case a troubled woman (Danielle K. Thomas) keeps trying to e r t d t er re ter s s s r ed t e tragedy. When she is unable to reach him by phone, she is comforted by a woman in the town who is also the mother re t s d t er special friendship has endured. Romance also plays a part in the many stories. A lovely example is a relationship between Nick ( Chamblee Ferguson) and Diane (Christine Toy Johnson). He is a British engineer, she a Texas, retail buyer. They would never have met and married if it had not ee r t er ted t Their story is a reminder that in the midst of tragedy, love, friendship, and kindness can also co-exist. Another touching character is Ali (Nick Duckart),
Advice for Avoiding Online Scams This Holiday Season
Along with online shopping sites, consumer advocates say people should choose carefully the nonprofits they donate to this holiday season. (PhotoMIX-Company/Pixabay) By Desert Star Staff PORTLAND, Ore. – If you are planning to do all or part of your holiday shopping on the internet this year, www.desertstarweekly.com
consumer groups have some tips to protect yourself from scams over the long holiday shopping season. Experts estimate that
Americans will spend about $124 billion in online sales between now and December 25th. Timothy Johnston, vice president for outreach with December 5, 2018
a Muslim-American chef rd e t e ts At the end of the show, the cast and musicians received rousing applause, cheers and a standing ovation from the delighted audience. On opening night another added treat was the presence of members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in full uniform who greeted audience members as they entered the theatre. In this case, they had ‘come from away’ to be in Los Angeles with us. “Come From Away” was directed by Christopher Ashley with book, music, and lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein. “Come From Away,” at the Ahmanson Theatre, The Music Center, 135 N. Grand Ave., downtown L.A. ends Jan.6, 2019. Price: $30 - $135. For information, (213) 628-2772 or centertheatregroup.org.
For some, the holiday season also is about charity – and one that is raising big money for some organizations. Giving Tuesday, which the Better Business Bureau, took place this week the says if you’re going to give day after Cyber Monday, out personal information raised $274 million for online, such as a credit card charitable groups in 2017. number, there are certain But the Better Business clues that indicate the Bureau advises people to be website is more secure. careful. Johnston says you “Make sure it is https and should scrutinize the web also has that little lock icon in address for irregularities to avoid your web browser to make sure scam sites that are trying to that the transaction is being e t te r t encrypted,” he advises. “Also “If you’re not familiar shop with a credit card, because with this organization, have if there happens to be any never given to it, do your due issues, the credit card typically diligence,” he urges. “Check provides a bit more protection them out at Give.org. And for you as a consumer than, that’s a site of BBB’s that you say, a debit card that is linked can see if this organization to your bank account.” has been evaluated and Experts say it’s important meets all 20 standards for to read the site’s return policy, charity accountability. “ which may change during the He also advises people holidays or vary from types of to be wary of sites that items within the same website. try to manipulate you with You can check out emotional appeals, and of any online business before people who ask for in-person, you shop by looking at on-the-spot donations. its rating on BBB.org.
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18th Christmas Tree Lane Fundraiser
Joey English, Ann Greer, Rich Hawkins, Norma Greer Fishkind and Robert Morrison-Santa. Photo by Pat Krause. Story and Photos by Pat Krause ACT for MS, Multiple Sclerosis, held its beloved 18th Christmas Tree Lane fundraiser. Trees lined the cocktail area where trees big and small were decorated and donated by local friends of Act for MS. Each tree or wreath could be purchased for the amount posted by the tree. These trees were not bid on but had a price so you could be the only one to get that tree or wreath — a one of a kind tree. Guests could walk around and chose one while eating appetizers and enjoying a refreshment. A lot of oohs
and aahs could be heard as guests walked around the room looking at all the trees and who was the decorator. Riviera Palm Springs presented the event. The greeter was Bella da Ball who outdid himself with a r st s t d t t e emcee was Joey English that kept the bidding on the big trees fun and lively. Johnny Morris entertained guests as they entered the ballroom area. The event co-chairs were Suz Hunt and Linda Williamson. Linda has been a tree decorator for many years. Linda did four big trees for
co-chair-Margo Nelligan, Richard DeSantis, Bella da Ball, and Co-Chair-Suz Hunt. Photo by Pat Krause auction and several smaller ones for sale. Richard Desantis did his usual excellent job as a producer. Robert Aguilar once again showed his expertise as a super auctioneer, getting top dollar and making the auction exciting. There were 12 exquisitely decorated trees. Many had more items than just the tree. Some came with autographed books, tickets to shows, Passes to local events and more. Andrew Neiderman’s tree held 50 autographed novels, many of the books have been made into movies or TV shows. Complimentary
to the Living Desert and free tickets to concerts at the McCallum theater, golf sports at the Celeb tournaments, tickets to the BMP Tennis tournaments. CDs and DVDs, t ert tes d There was lively bidding by two women for the smallest tree. One bidder donated the tree he just bought, The Wounded Warrior and First Responder Tree, to the Marine Base at 29 Palms, Trees were sold for $750 To $3,500 where buyers not only got a tree but also knew t t r eeds e e t for MS. Many sponsors of the
A Fresh Approach to the Winter Freeze By Desert Star Staff Winter means snowfall, cold days and time spent e r re e see warmth and comfort. While planning for chilly days and frozen nights, it’s important to prepare for the seasonal weather so you and your family can stay comfortable and warm. Dodge cold drafts. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, drafts can waste 5-30 percent of energy use in your home. To help avoid energy loss,
consider switching out lighter, airier summer curtains for heavier winter drapes. You can also add additional rugs around the house for extra insulation and to help prevent dr ts d rs Freshen up sweaters and blankets. Sweaters and blankets are must-haves during the winter season for staying cozy indoors. To help keep them fresh, use a gentle and effective detergent that’s easy on skin that can become dry during the winter season. For example,
all free clear Odor Relief provides a powerful clean and attacks odors while being gentle for sensitive skin. Its hypoallergenic formula that’s 100 percent free of perfumes and dyes keeps sweaters and blankets clean and fresh. For added convenience, try an option like all free clear mighty pacs, which are also gentle on skin, free of irritating residues and can be easily tossed in the washer when you need to do a quick load of laundry before heading out the door into the wintry weather.
Invest in a humidifier. d ers e ee your home warmer in cold winter months and also help eliminate dry indoor air that can irritate your skin. You can also easily move the d er r d r e so that no matter which room you are in, you can stay comfortable all winter long. Layer blankets and covers. While making beds,
trees got up to tell about the tree and all the amenities that went with it. These trees are exceptional and the last one sold was the tree honoring Gloria Greer for her vision in a founding ACT for MS and was responsible for keeping Christmas Tree Lane alive. Table Decorations praised Marc Byrd who passed away this year. Frank DiSalvo got up to sing a Christmas Carol to celebrate the night. ACT for MS helps Coachella Valley people live stronger and longer. They provide Physical Therapy, Mobility Devices, Financial and Emotional Support and more.
it’s important to keep the right layering process in mind. Layer the thinnest and densest covers on top of ter er ets can help reduce heat that can escape, keeping you and your loved ones warm and snug throughout the winter months. Also be sure to opt for cozy blankets made from materials such as cotton or wool. For more information on laundry detergent for sensitive winter skin, visit all-laundry. com. Content courtesy of all®
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Olive Crest Roaring Twenties Gala 2018
Raju and Jaishri Mehta, Karishma Mehta, Hillary and Donald Verleur ll. Photo by Pat Krause. Continued from Page 1 tables. Everyone won at the tables and guests could cash t er s rr e tickets. Tables were busy, and snacks and beverages were available to all. As guests entered the dining area, they noticed 20 beautifully decorated cakes with different tastes. Each cake would later be bid on by a table. A story was told
as in the past that included all the sponsor’s names. Guests clapped and yelled when the table of the sponsor was named in the treasure map hunting story. Co-chairs Kristen Shalhoub and Amie Arbid spoke to the guests about the mission of Olive Crest, Its programs and how it has grown thanks to all the people supporting it. The evening also awards a deserving couple that has
Rick and Janet Blanke, Kristen Shalhoub, Amie Arbid, Jennica and Robert Schein. Photo by Pat Krause
been a big supporter of Olive Crest and its programs. Founders Dr. and Mrs. James Brinton took to the stage to honor Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wilkinson with the Brinton Child Advocacy Award for 2018. The Wilkinsons told of how their son was born with a rare disease. Mr. Wilkinsons said how their life had dramatically changed when told what this disease would be like. He said there
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was no playbook on how to live with this. They found another couple who had a child with the same illness and together are working toward a cure. He said he was proud to be a supporter for Olive Crest that does such great work in the desert. Patrick Evans served as Emcee ANd Michelle Westford was the event auctioneer. There were nine live auction items, and a lot of silent
auction picks too. Each table was asked to donate to Olive Crest. The table with the highest amount donated got t t e rst e e rst highest bid was $2,500. There were 20 tables and 20 cakes. The Dessert Dash Continued until each table had selected their cake. Cakes were mostly cut up and enjoyed as dessert for the evening.
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Dance Critic Alastair Macaulay, 2010, sums it up, “The Russian was truly great,” (Cleveland ballet style is expansive, Plain Dealer 2014.) Canada’s elegantly generous, and so the te ed t t e experience is never meager.” Calgary Herald, writes, 2017 marked the Moscow “Great Russian Nutcracker, Ballet’s 25th consecutive resplendently detailed, colorful year touring North America production, technically supreme performing the acclaimed dancing, dazzling moments, story ballets Great Russian authentically opulent and Nutcracker, Swan Lake, beautifully detailed costumes.” Sleeping Beauty, Romeo and The New York Times Chief Juliet, Cinderella, and more. www.desertstarweekly.com
The company is known for presenting award-winning ballerinas and danseurs, from Lilia Sabitova in 1994, to Honored Artist of Russia Tatiana Predenia in 2002, to Andrey Batalov, former Principal Danseur with the Mariinsky Theatre in 2016. The company performs more than 100 engagements annually across Canada and the United States to sell-out audiences in the s e t e est er r arts venues. In addition to public performances, Moscow Ballet’s North America tours have always included community engagement programs. “Dance with Us” shares the Russian Vaganova ballet training with over 6,000 American dance December 5, 2018
students annually bringing them on stage in ancillary roles to perform side-byside with the professionals. Underwritten by Moscow Ballet, the program was developed by choreographer and coproducer Mary Giannone e r s Children’s Program for Life” is a cultural immersion program e e tt t s ds dre across the country annually and Musical Wunderkind also connects the Russian dancers directly with American children and young adults. In addition, many Moscow Ballet performances have a fund-raising component for organizations such as hospitals, children’s museums, and more.
Talmi Entertainmen is the exclusive representation for Moscow Ballet’s North American Tours which occur annually in more than 100 cities, from New York City to Los Angeles, and Miami to Calgary. Under Talmi Entertainment management, Moscow Ballet delivers unparalleled Russian artistry in the classic story ballets Great Russian Nutcracker, Romeo and Juliet, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, Swan Lake, and more. Talmi Entertainment was founded by award-winning Juilliard School alumnus, composer, conductor and producer, Akiva Talmi. Great Russian Nutcracker is performed to recorded music.
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Smithsonian to Help Research, Restore Iconic Montana Prairie a fraction of that terrain and species remain. Bill McShea, a wildlife ecologist with the Smithsonian who studies grasslands around the world, says he’s excited to look at this landscape in North er r t e rst t e “It has a unique suite of species and it’s something that is being restored, and we’re always interested in places that are being restored to some historical condition,” says McShea. Over the next three years, McShea says his organization will be getting its bearings. After that, the hope is to partner with APR and other organizations to restore some species that roamed the northern great plains, such as bison and the black-footed ferret – the most endangered mammal in North America. The Smithsonian will start with two research projects. e rst t grazing cattle and bison
Sixty million bison once roamed North America, but only a small fraction of that number remain. (American Prairie Reserve) By Desert Star Staff BOZEMAN, Mont. – The Smithsonian is partnering with American Prairie Reserve to research and restore one of the country’s most
treasured landscapes. The Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute does science and conservation work around the world, and is bringing that expertise to APR’s reserve
in northeastern Montana. Before European settlement, more than 40 percent of North America was prairie and home to about 60 million bison. Only
Fuss-Free Holiday Recipe Inspiration CRANBERRY WALNUT AND BRIE BITES
Prep time: 20 minutes | Cook time: 10-15 minutes | Servings: 12-16 2 packages (17 ounces each) puff pastry 1 bag (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries 1 cup sugar, plus additional, to taste 1 orange or lemon, zest only, cut into strips 2 tablespoons water salt & pepper, to taste 1 container (7 1/2 ounces) Willow Tree Classic Chicken Salad 4 ounces Brie cheese, cut into 48 pieces e ed ts 2 tablespoons minced fresh sage Directions: Heat oven to 375 F. Thaw puff pastry sheets according to package instructions. Once thawed, unfold into thirds. Cut each third into 12 equal squares to make 48 squares. re se t t s ress e str s re t Bake 8-10 minutes; remove from oven and press center of each cup in with end of wooden spoon. While puff pastry is baking, prepare cranberry sauce. Add bag of cranberries into saucepan. In pan over low heat, combine sugar, one strip orange or lemon zest and water; cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves and cranberries are soft, about 10 minutes. Increase heat to medium and cook until cranberries burst, about 12 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Add sugar, salt and pepper, to taste; let cool slightly and reserve. Fill center of each puff pastry cup with chicken salad, 1/2 teaspoon cranberry sauce and one piece Brie cheese. Bake 5-7 minutes, until Brie is melted. Top with chopped walnuts and minced sage. Serve warm.
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Prep time: 20 minutes | Cook time: 30-45 minutes | Servings: 1 8 ounces potatoes 1 tablespoon butter 1 large clove garlic 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 ounce Gruyere cheese, for garnish salt & pepper Directions: e t e t ee d e s e t t es Add butter to saucepan and melt. Finely mince garlic and add to saucepan; saute gently until garlic is pale golden color. Add cream to saucepan and bring to rapid simmer but do not boil. In oven-safe dish, arrange slices of potato in even layers. Pour warm cream over potatoes slowly, allowing t see et ee ers t t er ds Top generously with sliced Gruyere cheese and place in oven, 30-45 minutes per portion. When done, potatoes should be golden-brown on top, bubbling at edges and a knife should slide easily into center. Note: Recipe can be multiplied for additional servings.
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By Desert Star Staff Hosting holiday dinners can be stressful, even for the most seasoned home cooks. Between gift giving, cookie baking, home decorating and more, there’s often little
time left to think through a festive feast for a hungry crowd of family and friends. While the main entree and dessert are usually the rst rses t e ted for when planning, seasonal
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A handful of essential Americana-styled releases are available now and should be on any music lover’s shopping list. Artist: Old 97’s Title: Love The Holidays (ATO Records) You might like if you enjoy: Wilco, Rhett Miller Tell me more: The members of Old 97’s truly do “love the holidays” and have created the wildly spirited Christmas album to prove it. The majority of songs on the 14-track “Love The Holidays” are original and fully capture the freewheeling spirit of the Texasspawned band. The rollicking title track “Love The Holidays,” s red ee e Santa Claus,” cowpunktinged alt rocker “Gotta Love Being A Kid” and beautiful tr ed et Angels” are early standouts on the disc. The world’s most famous reindeer gets a new musical chapter courtesy of the colorful “Rudolph Was
Blue.” The reworked versions of traditional material such as “Auld Lang Syne,” “Angels We Have Heard On High,” “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” and “Up On The Housetop” are equally marvelous, with the quartet using their best instincts to capture the spirit of the originals without abandoning their raw and decidedly raucous approach. Information: old97s.com.
Away My Woman”). “Song Of Our Time” delivers on its stark title more fully with every listen. Information: rocknrollpoet.com.
Artist: Michael Ubaldini Title: Song Of Our Time (Blackwater Records) You might like if you enjoy: Bruce Springsteen’s “Nebraska,” John Mellencamp, Bob Dylan Tell me more: Michael Ubaldini has released yet another brilliant full-length album; the aptly-titled “Song Of Our Time” features a dozen ts e r ted t t more than the artist’s signature vocals, acoustic guitar and occasional harmonica. The tracks offer probing and
penetrating observations of life in a fast-moving world caught in a state of seemingly-endless turmoil. Ubaldini’s sound recalls the acoustic approach of legacy masters Bob Dylan and Neil Young but the Southern California troubadour has a strong voice of his own. The t t e tr re e ts t e t re the age with Ubaldini looking r d t r d ed t troubles and admitting “There’s nothing I can do, but sing a song for you.” Make no mistake that while the artist offers an honest assessment of our world there is a hopeful and uplifting resonance in his songcraft that provides comfort and optimism. Ubaldini’s musical pen is wide and aside from the sharp political observations (just listen to “A Clean Mind,” “Free Speech Blues” and “Teardrops”) and personal defeat (“Walkin’ Cane Blues”) there are songs of love t e et red dd e O’ Day”) and loss (“When The Chips Were Down,” “Gambled
complete presale details visit www.citiprivatepass.com. te t e s club members can also access an exclusive pre-sale starting today, Dec. 3, at 10 a.m. local time. Barenaked Ladies fans who have purchased VIP packages in the past will receive an exclusive code to purchase tickets early on Wednesday, Dec. 5 starting at 10 a.m. local time before they go on sale to the general public this Friday, Dec. 7 at www.LiveNation.com. “Once the four of us met and started playing shows, we toured for years before s re rd de re e ts Rucker who, in the 10+ year break since their last formal tour and nearly 15 years since their last studio album as a band, has charted nine No. 1 singles on Country radio. Felber notes, “Having those shows at fraternity houses, clubs and dive bars under our belt prepared us for success to a degree, and it’s something we’re proud of - that we put in the work - but what matters to me the most is that we’re still a
band all these years later. We’ve never stopped being a band.” “We were content playing clubs and small theaters, so t t ree r d e times that size was incredible, and we’re looking forward to that feeling again on this tour,” Sonefeld echoes. Bryan adds, “There’s nothing like playing music e r t e rst t e e r 20 years we’ll be coming back to Columbia, South
Carolina where it all began,” before Rucker interjects, “and we’re ready to rock.” In addition to hitting the road on the Group Therapy Tour in 2019, the band described as “beloved” by the New York Times and praised by Billboard for their “undeniable charm” will also release a forthcoming sixth studio album under new label home Universal Music Group Nashville as their debut Cracked Rear View
Artist: Lone Justice Title: The Western Tapes, 1983 (Omnivore Recordings) You might like if you enjoy: Maria McKee, Whitney Rose, Nikki Lane Tell me more: It’s clear listening to the glorious 6-track EP “The Western Tapes, 1983” featuring groundbreaking country roots rockers Lone Justice’s earliest demo recordings that the band was decades ahead of its time. The strength of these early tracks e re re s unissued – led the band on a glorious path to being signed to a major label and releasing several memorable LPs later that decade. The original lineup of Lone Justice (singer-guitarist Maria McKee, lead guitaristvocalist Ryan Hedgecock, drummer Don Willens and bassist Dave Harrington) carved
out a handful of songs that sound as potent today as they did 35 years ago; the rollicking “Working Late,” aching “Don’t Toss Us Away” and no-holdsbarred “The Train” are among this writer’s favorites on the disc. The stylish package is excellent and includes liner notes penned by producer Marvin Etzioni, who is spot-on when he writes “I believed we were creating a 21st century country band.” Information: OmnivoreRecordings.com. Artist: Ashley Monroe Title: Sparrow (Warner Music Nashville) You might like if you enjoy: Kacey Musgraves, Pistol Annies Tell me more: Although Ashley Monroe’s 4th album “Sparrow” was released in April 2018, yours truly only recently discovered this amazing album. Produced by Dave Cobbin at RCA Studio A in Nashville, the disc features 12 inviting tracks featuring Monroe’s sweet and affecting soprano. Among my favorite songs are the poignant opening track “Orphan,” the tr ed r e red “Paying Attention,” tender ballad “I’m Trying To,” sparse piano-anchored “This Heaven” and simmering “Hands On You.” The songs are nuanced and artfully arranged in a symphonic moodscape throughout, all the better to be immersed in Monroe’s authentic neotraditional country music approach. Information: AshleyMonroe.com.
Hootie & The Blowfish to embark on 44-city tour
By Desert Star Staff New York, - Iconic pop-rock d te t e s appeared on NBC’s TODAY this morning to announce a highly anticipated return to full-time touring in 2019, as the foursome sets out on the 2019 Group Therapy Tour with direct support from special guests Barenaked Ladies. The band formed by Mark Bryan, Dean Felber, Darius Rucker and Jim “Soni” Sonefeld during their time as students at the University of South Carolina will visit 44 cities on the tour produced by Live Nation, kicking off Thursday, May 30 in Virginia Beach, Virginia and wrapping Friday, Sept. 13 with a Columbia, South Carolina homecoming. t st e res e credit card for the Group Therapy Tour. As such, Citi cardmembers will have access to purchase presale tickets beginning today at 10:00am local time until Thursday, December 6 at 10:00pm local time through Citi’s Private Pass program. For www.desertstarweekly.com
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celebrates its 25th anniversary. r ed e r e ert ed by the RIAA as 21x Platinum dt e t st ert ed studio album of all time, marked the beginning of a whirlwind of success for the two-time GRAMMY winners who have gone on to sell over 25 million albums and notch 17 Billboardcharting songs to date. Live: June 25 Los Angeles, Calif. | Hollywood Bowl
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Texas Leads Nation in Number of Uninsured Kids By Desert Star Staff AUSTIN, Texas – For t e rst t e de de the number of uninsured children in the United States has gone up. According to a new Georgetown University report, the number of uninsured kids rose by more than 275,000 in 2017, and nearly 4 million children in the U.S. now lack coverage. Texas has the largest share of children without coverage: More than one e s red ds es in the Lone Star State. Adriana Kohler, senior health policy associate with the group Texans Care for Children, says the report should be a waker st te s “This is a disturbing report for families that want kids to get eyeglasses they need to read the chalkboard at school, or mental-health care to stay healthy. This is disturbing for families who want the best for Texas kids.” Kohler pointed to the
state’s decision not to expand Medicaid as the primary reason the uninsured rate jumped a full percentage point last year, representing some 83,000 children. She said states that expanded Medicaid saw more families enroll, and added that children are far more likely to be insured if their parents can access coverage. t te s e r ed that taxpayers could be on the hook for Medicaid costs if the Affordable Care Act implodes. Joan Alker, study coauthor and executive director of the Georgetown University Center for Children and Families, noted the increase in uninsured kids came during a year when the Trump administration cut the budget for publicizing affordable coverage and hiring “navigators” to help explain the enrollment process. Alker said people also were watching a steady stream of congressional efforts to shrink programs designed to help working families, which she believes created
Three in four kids who lost health coverage in 2017 live in states, including Texas, that have not expanded Medicaid coverage. (USAF) an “unwelcome mat” effect. “Congress was trying to repeal the Affordable Care Act for much of the year; Congress was trying to cut Medicaid,” Alker recalled. “And then, Congress let funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Program expire Sept. 30 of
that year, and it took them many months to actually get the CHIP program extended.” Alker believes it is in the nation’s best interest long-term to build upon years of bipartisan progress in reducing the number of uninsured children.
She said when children’s health needs are met, their parents miss fewer days of work, kids are better able to learn in school and are better equipped to make positive contributions as adults.
Tips to Keep Kids’ Minds and Bodies Active
By Desert Star Staff If you’re like many parents, you want to ensure that your little ones’ playtime gives them a chance to exercise both body and mind. Here are some fun ways to incorporate
both into the equation. td r td r fun can be had nearly any time of year. Carve out time each week for trips to the local playground or park and for short walks and
in English or Spanish. Use the charms to answer quiz questions or add sound effects to create your own special song. Squeeze the unicorn’s scooter rides. The change of array of musical styles. t t see er s d scenery will activate young st r t r hear phrases and sound minds naturally to explore r t rst ste s effects. Starshine’s majestic the world around them. for toys that will assist your e e tt r child with this crucial transition. hooves feature wheels so kids can push her as they head For example, the VTech Stroll discovery: Seek out toys that off on their next adventure. & Discover Activity Walker, inspire movement through the s which grows with your child, act of discovery. For example, Says” is a fun game to get s e s ted r r Chase Me Casey, a monkey kids moving while reinforcing as its removable activity panel that skates, spins and wobbles vocabulary, from learning the is packed with features like r ss t e r e r es names of different body parts light-up piano keys, spinning children to dance and crawl to distinguishing sounds, gears and shape sorter pieces after him. When your child gets such as “Simon Says cluck t e de e e t r close, Casey reacts with playful like a chicken.” This is a game skills. When kids are ready, sounds and encouraging that can progress with your phrases. Five colorful shape you can attach the panel to an adjustable two-speed child’s development. Start with buttons on the monkey’s shirt walker, so they can learn and the basics like, “Simon Says introduce letters, numbers, discover while on-the-move. touch your nose.” As kids get body parts, music and more. t e et ds more coordinated, try stuff like s ss r “Simon Says hop on one leg.” children, music class is a great create their own adventures using their imagination as a Keeping kids active and way to connect mind and guide. Toys such as Starshine engaged adds meaning to body, as kids are introduced the Bright Lights Unicorn can playtime and makes things to simple rhythms, dancing, add whimsy and adventure more fun. With toys and singing and percussion to active playtime. Place the activities, you can foster instruments. If music class seven charms on any of the discovery and imagination d es t t t r s three magic hearts to see while introducing movement schedule, you can always the horn light up and hear to children. StatePoint get the jams going at home, colors, objects and phrases introducing your child to an
Subway Restaurants to Offer Family Movie Night Out
By Desert Star Staff It’s the most wonderful time of the year. A time when families gather to celebrate the holidays and spend time together. And this d se s restaurants invite guests and their families to do just that! Beginning today, participating Subway restaurants in the U.S. will team up with Disney to give families the ultimate family
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movie night out. With every res t r ds meal purchased, guests will enjoy great tasting, better-foryou meal options and get a free children’s movie ticket* (up to $11 total ticket and convenience fee value) to see Disney’s Mary Poppins Returns in theatres Dec. 19. Kids will also get one of four collectible Disney’s Mary Poppins Returns-themed greeting cards inside every kids’ meal.
This offer is valid December 19, 2018 – January 7, 2019, and while supplies last. At Subway, guests can choose from over 4.9 billion combinations of sandwiches, salads, and more, and with a Fresh Fit For Kids™ meal, kids customize their meals by choosing one of four delicious sandwiches made with wholesome ingredients, including lean meats, whole r ert ed re d d December 5, 2018
Dietitian. “And with, no rt rs r rs r rt s r es s fresh veggies like lettuce, Fresh Fit For Kids meal is a tomatoes, and cucumbers. choice parents can feel good about for their families.” They also choose from no sugar added beverages like Subway’s better-for-you 1% low-fat milk or Honest Kids kids’ meal empowers kids juice. Each kids’ meal is also to make it what they want paired with a 100% fruit side. with everything they love “At Subway, we know and nothing they don’t. it is especially important to For more information, visit us online Subway.com and join provide growing children the conversation on Twitter, with delicious and balanced meals made with quality Instagram and Facebook. ingredients,” said Lanette Source: PRNews service Kovachi, Global Corporate www.desertstarweekly.com
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notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in Calir t e e e t t e court. If you are a person interested in the estate, e t t e rt e est r e t e r t e e t r and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: TONI EGGEBRAATEN, Esq., 77564 Country Club Drive, #191, Palm Desert, CA 92211 760-772-4292. November 28, 2018, December 5, 12, 2018. DSW18-1348
Superior Court Of California, County Of Riverside ESTATE OF RICHARD W. METCALFE, aka RICHARD WILLIAM METCALFE CASE NUMBER PRIN 1801308 CORRECTED NOTICE OF HEARINGDECEDENT’S ESTATE OR TRUST TO: Trustee of the RICHARD W. METCALFE Trust. This notice is required by law. This notice does not require you to appear in court, but you may attend the hearing if you wish. NOTICE is given that SIDNEY HUGH s ed TERMINE TITLE TO AND REQUIRE TRANSFER OF re er t t e ed documents for more information. (Some documents ed t t e rt re de t the matter will be held as follows: Date: 12/19/18, Time: 8:45 A.M. Dept: PS3. Address of court: 3255 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262. Attorney for petitioner: Martina Kang Ravicz, A Professional Law Corporation, 74-075 El Paseo, Suite C-5, Palm Desert, CA 92260. (760) 776-4800. Publish December 5, 12, 2018. DSW18-1352 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to California Civil Code Section 798.56a and California Commercial Code Section7210 that the following described property will be sold by Sky Valley Mobile Homes, Inc.(Warehouse) at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, in lawful money of the United States, or a cashier’s check payable to Sky Valley Mobile Homes, Inc., payable at time of sale, on Thursday, December 27, 2018, at 10:00AMat the following t d r e esert Hot Springs, CA 92241. Said sale is to be held without covenant or warranty as to possession, e r es r t er se s is”, “where is” basis.The property which will be sold is described as follows: MANUFACTURER: 09985 Baron HM IncTRADENAME: Baron HM YEAR: 1986 H.C.D. DECAL NO.: LAJ9493SERIAL NO.: CB3656A, CB3656B. The current location of the subject property is: 74711 Dillon Road, Space 407, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92241The public auction will be made to satisfy the lien for storage of the above-described property that was deposited byJim Tomlin aka Jim Boke Tomlinwith Sky Valley Mobile Homes, Inc.. The total amount due on this property, including estimated costs, expenses and advances as of the date of the public sale, is $9,580.72. The auction will be made for the purpose of satisfying the lien on the property, together with the cost of the sale. Dated: December 5, 2018HART, KING By: Ryan J. Egan, Esq.Authorized Agent for Sky Valley Mobile Homes, Inc.Contact: Julie Veliz (714) 432-8700 ( Publish12/05/18, 12/12/18 IFS# 11186) DSW18-1344 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Howard Grant CASE NO. PRIN1802609 To all e rs e e r es red t rs t e t red t rs and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Howard Grant A PETITION s ee ed e the Superior Court of Califo nia, County of RIVERSIDE. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Glenn Rowan be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and d s re e re t t e e kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act with full authority . (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be r ted ess terested ers es e tion to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on 01/03/2019 at 8:45 a.m. in Dept. PS3 located at 3255 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, Ca. 92262 . IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at t e e r d st te r e t s r e r tte objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor t e de ede t st e r t t e court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) r t s r t e d te rst ss e etters t e er ers re rese t t e s de ed section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable r t e e e t the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, e t t e rt r e est r e t e t e e t r and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Robert B. Adams SB65004 100 Spectrum Center Dr. #900 Irvine, Ca. 92618, Telephone: 9492716390 CNS3198597# Publish November 30, 2018 December 5, 7, 2018 DESERT STAR WEEKLY DSW18-5196 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: BARBARA FLORENCE HENDERSON CASE NO. PRIN1802060 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of BARBARA FLORENCE HENDERSON. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by RIVERSIDE COUNTY PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR in the Superior Court of California, County of RIVERSIDE. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that RIVERSIDE COUNTY PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available re t t e e e t t e rt PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person es e t t t e et t ds s d cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: DECEMBER 21, 2018 at 8:45AM in Dept. PS3 located at 3255 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262 . IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and st te r e t s r e r tte e t s t the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, st e r t t e rt d copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months r t e d te rst ss e etters t e er ers re rese t t e s de ed se t of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: RUBBERFOOT US, 11138 VERBENA DRIVE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: SEAN KEVIN FLECK, 11138 VERBENA DRIVE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact s ess der t e t t s s ess e s sted above on. 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: SEAN KEVIN s st te e t s ed t t e t Clerk of Riverside County on DECEMBER 3, 2018. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201816355. 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., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish December 5, 12, 19, 26, 2018. DSW18-1356
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der t e t t s s ess e s sted e on. 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: KATHERINE JEAN s st te e t s ed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on NOVEMBER 19, 2018. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201815864 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., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish November 28, December 5, 12, 19, 2018. DSW18-1349 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICe tt s business name(s) LOURDES CAKE SUPPLY, 32220 RANCHO VISTA DR. SUITE 104, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234 COUNTY: RIVERSIDE. Riverside County has been abandoned by the following person(s): MA LOURDES MONSON DE CORRALES, 9629 PUESTA DEL SOL PLACE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. This business is conducted by: INDIe t t s s ess e s re erred t e s ed ers de t 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: MA LOURDES s st te e t s ed with the County Clerk of Riverside County, signed by, Peter Aldana Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder on November 14, 2018 File No. R-201702594. Publish November 28, 2018 December 5, 12, 19, 2018. DSW18-1347 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: ALL MEDIA SERVICES, 31684 VIA PARED, THOUSAND PALMS, CA 92276. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: ROBERT KNUT REISTAD, 52660 AVE MARTINEZ, LA QUINTA, CA 92253. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business der t e t t s s ess e s sted e on. 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: ROBERT KNUT s st te e t s ed t t e t Clerk of Riverside County on NOVEMBER 20, 2018. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201815923. 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., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish November 28, December 5, 12, 19, 2018. DSW18-1346
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: MICHAELS HAIR DESIGN, 73091 COUNTRY CLUB DR #A7, PALM DESERT, CA 92260. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: JASMINE MARLEN RODRIGUEZ, 66765 IRONWOOD DR UNIT #2, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business der t e t t s s ess e s sted e on. 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: JASMINE MARLEN ROs st te e t s ed t t e t Clerk of Riverside County on NOVEMBER 15, 2018. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201815699. 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., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish December FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI5, 12, 19, 26, 2018. DSW18-1355 NESS AS: JAIMES CONCRETE RESTORATION, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE 30145 CALLE JESSICA, THOUSAND PALMS, CA FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI- 92276. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: NESS AS: FLAWLESS EXTRACTS, 68735 SUMMIT YAHAIRA--LOZANO SANCHEZ, 30145 CALLE DRIVE, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Riverside JESSICA, THOUSAND PALMS, CA 92276; JAIME County. Full name of registrant: AXION DYNAMICS, ANTONIO CASTRO DE LA VEGA, 30145 CALLE LLC 68735 SUMMIT DRIVE, CATHEDRAL CITY, JESSICA, THOUSAND PALMS, CA 92276. BusiCA 92234/CA. Business is conducted by LIMITED ness is conducted by: MARRIED COUPLE. RegisLIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant has not yet begun trant has not yet begun to transact business under t tr s t s ess der t e t t s s ess t e t t s s ess e s sted e name(s) listed above on. I declare that all the in- declare that all the information in this statement formation in this statement is true and correct. (A is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as registrant, who declares as true, information which true, information which he or she knows to be false, he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). is guilty of a crime). Signed: YAHAIRA--LOZANO Signed: DIEGO LUIS REGUERO, MANAGING s st te e t s ed t t e t s st te e t s ed t t e t Clerk of Riverside County on NOVEMBER 20, 2018. Clerk of Riverside County on NOVEMBER 27, 2018. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201815908 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS No. R-201816082. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE 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., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish December 5, 12, 19, 26, 2018. DSW18-1354 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: CLASSIC MOBILE CAR WASH AND DETAIL, 81092 ARROYO PL., INDIO, CA 92201. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: NATHANIEL GRAHAM WHITLOW, 81092 ARROYO PL., INDIO, CA 92201. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business der t e t t s s ess e s sted e on. 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: NATHANIEL GRAHAM s st te e t s ed t t e t Clerk of Riverside County on NOVEMBER 28, 2018. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201816182 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., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish December 5, 12, 19, 26, 2018. DSW18-1351 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: DELICIAS MEXICAN CUISINE, 44491 TOWN CENTER WAY, SUITE G, PALM DESERT, CA 92260. Riverside County; 13766 OCOTILLO RD, UNIT B, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Full name of registrant: MARTHA ANGELICA DENICIA GUTIERREZ, 13766 OCOTILLO RD, UNIT B, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240; JOSE ARMANDO OLVERA CUATETA, 13766 OCOTILLO RD, UNIT B, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Business is conducted by :INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced t tr s t s ess der t e t t s s ess name(s) listed above on 03/01/2019. 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 MARTHA ANGELICA DENICIA GUTIs st te e t s ed t t e t Clerk of Riverside County on NOVEMBER 28, 2018. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201816163. 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., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish December 5, 12, 19, 26, 2018. DSW18-1350 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: TOUCHSTONE INVESTIGATIONS, 77725 MARLOWE COURT, PALM DESERT, CA 92211. Riverside County. 78206 VARNER ROAD, #D285, PALM DESERT, CA 92211 Full name of registrant: KATHERINE JEAN JORGENSEN-KAHLER, 77725 MARLOWE COURT, PALM DESERT, CA 92211. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business
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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., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish November 28, December 5, 12, 19, 2018. DSW18-1345 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: SO CAL GRAFIX, 68435 E RAMON #2, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: ADRIAN ROSARIO RENDON, 19199 TUMBLEWEED TRL, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92241; CHRISTIAN--RENDON, 65882 4TH STREET, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Business is conducted by :CO-PARTNERS. Registrant commenced to transact business under t e t t s s ess e s sted e TEMBER 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: ARDRIAN s st te e t s ed t the County Clerk of Riverside County on NOVEMBER 14 2018. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201815641. 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., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish November 21, 28, 2018 December 5, 12, 2018. DSW18-1343 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: BE WARM, BE WARM EVENTS, BEE WARM, BEE WARM EVENTS, 500 W YORBA RD, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: SHEILA MARIE JOSEPH, 500 W YORBA RD, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the t t s s ess e s sted e de re 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: SHEILA MARIE JOSEPH. s st te e t s ed t t e t er Riverside County on NOVEMBER 16, 2018. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201815818. 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., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish November 21, 28, 2018 December 5, 12, 2018. DSW18-1342 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: AMERICAN LENDERS, ALA CONNECT, HABITAT LENDING, 500 W YORBA RD, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: AMERICAN LENDERS ANNEX, 500 W YORBA RD, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262/CA. Business is conducted by: CORPORATION. Registrant e ed t tr s t s ess der t e t t s business name(s) listed above on 1998. 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: SHEILA MARIE JOSEPH, PRESIs st te e t s ed t t e t Clerk of Riverside County on NOVEMBER 16, 2018. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201815819. 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
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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., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish November 21, 28, 2018 December 5, 12, 2018. DSW18-1341 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: VITAL TRAINING SOLUTIONS, 29722 NORTHSHORE ST, MENIFEE, CA 92584. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: ANTHONY EDWARD CROSSMAN, 29722 NORTHSHORE ST, MENIFEE, CA 92584. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transt s ess der t e t t s s ess es listed above on. 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: ANTHONY s st te e t s ed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on NOVEMBER 9, 2018. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201815525. 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., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish November 21, 28, 2018 December 5, 12, 2018. DSW18-1340 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: EL ROI SHOP, 37954 WOODLEAF ST, MURRIETA, CA 92562. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: SAVANNAH IVY MEHEGAN, 37954 WOODLEAF ST, MURRIETA, CA 92562. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the t t s s ess e s sted e de re 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: SAVANNAH IVY MEHEGAN. s st te e t s ed t t e t er Riverside County on NOVEMBER 14, 2018. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201815653 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., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish November 21, 28, 2018 December 5, 12, 2018. DSW18-1338 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: DIVERSIFIED TACTICAL SECURITY, 7257 GREYLOCK AVE., RIVERSIDE, CA 92504. Riverside County; 3410 LA SIERRA AVE F-283, RIVERSIDE, CA 92503. Full name of registrant: RONALD PAUL GUILLIAMS, 7257 GREYLOCK AVE., RIVERSIDE, CA 92504. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transt s ess der t e t t s s ess es listed above on. 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: RONALD s st te e t s ed t t e County Clerk of Riverside County on NOVEMBER 15, 2018. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County ClerkRecorder File No. R-201815709 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
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OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. true, information which he or she knows to be false, SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). is guilty of a crime). Signed: BASHAR IBRAHIM Publish November 21, 28, 2018 December 5, 12, s st te e t s ed t t e t 2018. DSW18-1336 Clerk of Riverside County on NOVEMBER 6, 2018. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE No. R-201815339. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI- BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE NESS AS: FIRST RATE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE 73373 COUNTRY CLUB DR, STE 705, PALM OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTIDESERT, CA 92260. Riverside County. Full name TIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE of registrant: FIRST RATE SERVICES, INC., 73373 FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS COUNTRY CLUB DR, ST 705, PALM DESERT, CA STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE 92260/CA. Business is conducted by: CORPORA- USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS TION. Registrant has not yet begun to transact NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANs ess der t e t t s s ess e s sted OTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON above on. I declare that all the information in this LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish November declares as true, information which he or she knows 14, 21, 28, 2018 December 5, 2018. DSW18-1332 to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: RYAN MATs st te e t s ed FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE with the County Clerk of Riverside County on OC- FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSITOBER 16, 2018. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County NESS AS: OCHO OJOS, 52191 CALLE AVILA, Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201814458. NOTICE — COACHELLA, CA 92236. Riverside County. Full THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT name of registrant: CESAR SAUCEDA FLORES, EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS 52191 CALLE AVILA, COACHELLA, CA 92236. FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEe ed t tr s t s ess der t e t t s MENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE business name(s) listed above on APRIL 2017. I FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF declare that all the information in this statement AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTI- is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as TIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE true, information which he or she knows to be false, RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE is guilty of a crime). Signed: CESAR SAUCEDA OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. s st te e t s ed t t e t SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Clerk of Riverside County on OCTOBER 15, 2018. Publish November 14, 21, 28, 2018 December 5, Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File 2018. DSW18-1334 No. R-201814392. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI- OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTINESS AS: CLEAN & HAPPY HOMES, 33261 TIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE SHIFTING SANDS TRAIL # 1, CATHEDRAL CITY, FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS CA 92234. Riverside County. Full name of regis- STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE trant: LULU -- FERNANDEZ DIAZ, 33261 SHIFTING USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS SANDS TRAIL # 1, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANBusiness is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant OTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON has not yet begun to transact business under the LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS t t s s ess e s sted e de re AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish November that all the information in this statement is true 14, 21, 28, 2018 December 5, 2018. DSW18-1331 and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE guilty of a crime). Signed: LULU -- FERNANDEZ FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSIs st te e t s ed t t e t NESS AS: GENERATIONAL DERMATOLOGY, Clerk of Riverside County on NOVEMBER 8, 2018. INC, 35-280 BOB HOPE DR. STE 105, RANCHO Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File MIRAGE, CA 92270. Riverside County. Full name No. R-201815466. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS of registrant: GENERATIONAL DERMATOLOGY, BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE INC, 35-280 BOB HOPE DR. STE 105, RANCHO YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE MIRAGE, CA 92270/CA. Business is conducted by: OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTI- CORPORATION. Registrant commenced to transTIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE t s ess der t e t t s s ess es FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS listed above on 10/20/2018. I declare that all the STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE information in this statement is true and correct. (A USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS registrant, who declares as true, information which NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF AN- he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). OTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON Signed: MONICA ELISABETH AMBOSS, SECRELAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS s st te e t s ed t t e t AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish November Clerk of Riverside County on NOVEMBER 7, 2018. 14, 21, 28, 2018 December 5, 2018. DSW18-1333 Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201815386. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI- YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE NESS AS: TRAD ENTERPRISES, 28201 HORIZON OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTIROAD, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Riverside TIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE County. Full name of registrant: BASHAR IBRAHIM FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS TRAD, 28201 HORIZON ROAD, CATHEDRAL CITY, STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE CA 92234. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Registrant commenced to transact business under NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANt e t t s s ess e s sted e OTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON I declare that all the information in this statement LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish November
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14, 21, 28, 2018 December 5, 2018. DSW18-1330 Trustee Sale No. 1300130 Loan No. Title Order No. 170271718 APN 693-291-004-8 TRA No. 061165 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 01/28/2014. 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 12/11/2018 at 03:00PM, IE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS FORECLOSURES as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 02/04/2014 AS INSTRUMENT re rds t e e of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, executed by: DOUG BROWN AND GLYNIS PHILLIPS, as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, 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 savs s e ed se t t e Code and authorized to do business in this state). At: THE FRONT STEPS TO THE ENTRANCE OF THE FORMER CORONA POLICE DEPARTMENT LOCATED AT 849 WEST 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, California describing the land therein: LOT 67 OF TRACT 22176 AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 221, PAGES 49 THROUGH 52 INCLUSIVE OF MAPS, RECORDS OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. 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: 33-877 SHADY PALMS CIRCLE, THOUSAND PALMS, CA 92276. 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 the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $169,890.13 (Estimated). Accrued interest and dd t d es re se t s re r rt s e e e e r ee t t d ess t t e red t d e e e r der s d Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. 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
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e r tte s r e e t er 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 t es t e rt ee e e r tr stee r 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 (909) 547-3599 or visit this Inter et e s te st st s t e e number assigned to this case 1300130. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale t ed te e re e ted t e te e e information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. 11/16/18 IE Business Solutions Foreclosures 3281 E. Guasti Road, 7th Flr Ste 700 Ontario, CA 91761 (909) 547-3599 Sale Information: (909) 547-3599 or www.stoxposting.com Ann t r re s re er s e er 2018 December 5, 2018 DSW18-1339 APN: 609-142-002-0 TS No: CA07000451-16-1 TO No: 160074818-CA-DMI 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 7, 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On January 8, 2019 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 August 14, 2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0597558, re rds t e e t e e rder Riverside County, California, executed by JEANIE SULLIVAN, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, as Trustor(s), in favor of FINANCIAL FREEDOM SENIOR FUNDING CORPORATION, A SUBSIDIARY OF INDYMAC s e e r 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: 42790 MAY PEN ROAD, BERMUDA DUNES, CA 92203 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
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of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $344,874.25 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will inre se t s re r r t s e e e r s d t 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 specied e t t e r de 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 e r tte s r e e t er 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 t es t e rt ee e e r r stee r 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 t e e er ss ed t t s se 16-1. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to t e s ed ed s e t ed te e re e ted in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: November 7, 2018 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA07000451-16-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone: 949-252-8300 TDD: 866-660-4288 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 52890, Pub Dates: 11/21/2018, 11/28/2018, 12/05/2018, DESERT STAR WEEKLY. DSW18-1337
Studying ways to reduce AZ’s searing ‘Heat Island’
By Desert Star Staff PHOENIX, Ariz. – Government leaders and climate scientists are looking for ways to mitigate temperatures in the Phoenix area’s so-called “heat island.” e t s say more than 150 deaths were attributed to the intense heat this summer, a number that has risen steadily for the past decade. r t s have teamed up with Arizona State University’s School of Sustainable Engineering to develop ways to cut the heat and improve air quality. ASU professor Matthew Fraser says they’re looking to develop new materials that don’t hold heat like the traditional building materials, such as concrete, glass and steel. “We’re looking at alternatives to paving,” says Fraser. “Things like porous paving or paving coatings, d re e t s e the heat. We’re looking at understanding the interactions between paving and building materials, because sunlight re e ted t e te impacts on buildings.” This summer, the region saw 128 days of temperatures over 100 degrees, with 22 days hitting 110 or higher. But Fraser says the real problem isn’t the daytime
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Climate scientists and elected officials are looking for way to reduce the “heat island” effect that makes Phoenix swelter during the summer months. (Wikipedia) heat but overnights, where the average low temperature has increased by 17 degrees in the past few decades. He says the excessive heat is especially hard on people with low incomes and the homeless, who can’t afford or don’t have access to air conditioning. He says the goal is to make cities like Phoenix safer and more livable. “So, the idea would be to develop new technologies to work with communities and stakeholders,” says Fraser. “To get those technologies
rst tested t e s re that they’re effective and then, understand how they can be deployed in a broad setting in a community.” Fraser says the extreme heat also causes air quality problems, making it more d t r e e t respiratory ailments like asthma to cope. And the heat causes the region to experience major dust storms, called haboobs, about a dozen times a year. “We have a stake in making sure that our community is as healthful
In 2015, Medicare Part D beneficiaries spent nearly $27 billion in out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs. (TaxRebate.org.uk)
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as possible,” says Fraser. “And part of the issues that impact health are things like urban heat, which prevents people from enjoying the outdoors, as well as air quality, which impacts the health of many of our local citizens.” He notes while Phoenix is one of the hottest large cities in the country, there are dozens of others in the U.S. and around the world with similar climates that could e e t r t e rese r
Big Pharma’s Lame-Duck Congressional Move Draws Pushback
By Desert Star Staff DENVER — The pharmaceutical industry is making a last-minute push in Congress to roll back mandated discounts for drugs distributed through Medicare Part D, but seniors’ advocates are pushing back. Industry groups are lobbying Congress to change a measure passed in February that was designed to bridge a coverage gap for seniors.
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AARP has sent a letter to Congressional leaders and launched a national ad campaign opposing the move. And Bob Murphy, state director with AARP Colorado, has urged the state’s 685,000 members to contact their elected representatives. “Let’s not break a deal that was made just a few months ago for the purposes of giving Big Pharma a bailout on the backs of
older Americans who need life-saving prescription drugs,” Murphy said. Congress increased the discount on namebrand drugs from 50 to 70 percent during a lapse in Medicare coverage known as a doughnut hole. The move is projected to save seniors $1.3 billion in outof-pocket costs in 2019. Industry groups claim the Bipartisan Budget Act of December 5, 2018
2018 went too far, and want insurance companies - whose share of drug costs also was reduced - to pay more. In 2015, Part D e e r es s e t e r $27 billion in out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs. Each drug costs on average just under $7,000 per year, and the average individual with a chronic condition needs four different medications. But the median e e e r es is just $26,000 a year. Murphy said Congress should stand up for seniors, t dr r ts “Big Pharma is coming in and trying to renegotiate a deal for the purpose of adding $4 billion in bottome r ts t d str t t already received $141 billion in Medicare Part D revenue in 2016 alone,” he said. According to the Center for Responsive Politics, the pharmaceutical industry has invested more than $20 million in lobbying in 2018. According to Bloomberg News, industry leaders increased their lobbying efforts by at least 30 percent in the third quarter of this year.
The Brian Setzer Orchestra’s 15th Anniversary ‘Christmas Rocks! Tour’ at Fantasy Springs Dec. 21 @ 8:00 PM Mexican Superstar Paulina Rubio Performs at Fantasy Springs Resort casino Dec. 15 @ 8:00 PM Tony Bennett with Special Guest Antonia Bennett at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino Dec. 7 @ 8:00 PM Brian Setzer Orchestra: Christmas Rocks Tour Dec. 21 2018, 8:00PM at Fantasy Springs Casino Holiday Glow Dec. 07 2018 Coachella Valley History Museum Live Classic Rock Brad’s Pad Dates: Now - Dec. 18, 2018 Recurring weekly on Tuesday at Fantasy Springs Casino
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Stress-Free Holiday Entertaining Tips By Desert Star Staff The holiday season is meant for spending quality time with friends and family, not stressing out over hosting. With some simple tips, you can cut down on hectic preparations while creating a memorable holiday full of food and fun guests can savor.
Consider these suggestions from the entertaining experts at Real California Milk:
Plan Ahead: Heading into your seasonal soiree with a plan in place can help avoid snafus. Make a shopping list of ingredients and decorations.
GRAZING TABLE Toma cheese, sliced natural almonds prosciutto salami Real California aged cheddar, sliced Real California burrata cheese olive oil herbs blue cheese Real California braided marinated string cheese dry salami, sliced premade antipasto skewers yogurt pesto dipping sauce Real California aged Gouda brie cheese Real California cheese log Real California cheese bundts dry jack cheese sweet red piquante peppers green California olives premade Real California queso fundido breadsticks tortilla chips dark chocolate sea salt caramels dried citrus, such as oranges and lemons artisan bread, sliced Directions: On large board, plate or tray, arrange sliced toma cheese, almonds, prosciutto, salami and aged cheddar. In center, place burrata cheese and top with olive oil and herbs. On separate small plate, place blue cheese; crumble. On medium board, arrange braided string cheese and dry salami slices. On serving platter, arrange antipasto skewers around bowl of yogurt pesto dipping sauce. On separate small cheese board, place Gouda, brie cheese and cheese log. On slate, arrange cheese bundts. On separate plate, place dry jack cheese. In separate bowls, place piquante peppers and green olives. Arrange boards, plates, bowls and skillet of queso fundido on table, as desired. Fill blank spaces on table with breadsticks, tortilla chips, dark chocolate sea salt caramels, dried oranges, dried lemons and re d s es dd r rr e e ts d d de r r s touches. Complete table with cheese knives and spreaders.
SWEET CITRUS AND SPICE CHEESE BOARD Real California brie cheese black olives green olives dried oranges, sliced Real California pepper jack cheese, sliced almonds raspberries blackberries Real California burrata cheese honey, for garnish fresh herbs, for garnish To assemble cheese board: On large board, plate or tray, arrange brie cheese, olives, dried orange slices, sliced pepper jack cheese and almonds. On smaller board, arrange raspberries and blackberries around burrata cheese placed in center of board. Garnish cheese with honey and fresh herbs. Place smaller board into empty space on larger board.
Then put together a schedule and seasonal decor. Another a few days prior to the event to way to lift your holiday spread cover last-minute preparations. is using high-quality, authentic ingredients like Real California Elevate Holiday Milk cheeses, made with Classics: Elevating classic milk from California dairy appetizers is a simple way farm families, which are key to savor the season. A trend ingredients in this Sweet Citrus and Spice Cheese Board. on the rise, the Grazing Table starts with the table as the Prepare Dishes and canvas, adds elements of Decorations in Advance: the traditional cheese board Preparing for guests can then takes it to the next be one of the most timelevel with an arrangement of appetizers or brunch dishes consuming aspects of hosting.
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Decorating at least a day ahead and setting the table the night before, for example, can help minimize stress. Welcome guests with holiday cheer and trendy decor like a virtual yule log made of melting cheese, complete with holiday music. For more holiday inspiration and recipes like antipasto skewers and yogurtpesto dip, queso fundido and cheese logs and bundts, visit realcaliforniamilk.com/ recipes. Family Features
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