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Salton Sea’s Hazy Horizon The Salton Sea at dusk, looking northwest across the Coachella Valley toward San Jacinto and San Gorgonio peaks. (Photo by Dean Lamanna)
California State Auditor’s Report on Restoration Fund Suggests Uncertainty, Urgent Action
By Larry Jameson INDIO – A report filed on the management of the Salton Sea Restoration Fund last month by the California State Auditor found that the state has not fully funded a restoration plan for the sea, and that the state’s future mitigation costs are uncertain. The audit on the fund was requested by State Assemblymember V. Manuel Pérez (D-Coachella), who indicated that he and his staff will
be carefully reviewing the report and the recommendations it contains to help determine future courses of action. “This audit was set into motion earlier this year at my request, for the purpose of determining whether the management of the Restoration Fund will enable the state to meet its statutory responsibilities under the Quantification Settlement Agreement (QSA),” said Perez in response to the report. “The
Restoration Fund is the primary vehicle for the state to meet its mitigation and restoration obligations under the QSA. From the beginning, I have been pressing for action, not delay, on the sea, and I am happy that based on our preliminary review of the recommendations, the State Auditor agrees with the urgency of acting now to restore the sea as a means to reduce mitigation costs later.” The Salton Sea, located in
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Riverside and Imperial counties in Southern California, is the state’s largest inland lake. It was formed in 1905 when Colorado River floodwater breached an irrigation canal being constructed in the Imperial Valley, and it has since been primarily fed by agricultural drain water. According to experts, the Salton Sea serves as an important fishery and wildlife habitat and is a major stopping point for migratory birds along the Pacific flyway.
Beginning in 2003, a series of agreements — known collectively as the QSA — between the state, local water agencies, and other entities have required, among other things, a water transfer that has reduced the amount of water that flows into the Salton Sea. To mitigate the effects of this water transfer, the QSA requires one of the local water agencies that is a party to the agreement to provide Continues on Page 3
Seasonal Entertainment Abounds in the Coachella Valley
By Frieda Noone GREATER PALM SPRINGS – Not inclined to travel for fun this holiday season? You really don’t need to do so. There’s plenty of year-end entertainment to be found around the desert. From traditional and offbeat musical performances to wildly decorative light displays, there’s something for everyone. Here’s a sampling of the seasonal fun: La Quinta is ringing in the holiday season with its Tree
Lighting Ceremony at Old Town La Quinta on Friday, Dec. 6. Music, a visit from Santa and family activities (including ceramic ornament painting) are all part of the evening’s festivities, which get under way at 6 p.m. There’s lots happening in Palm Springs, as usual — including the return of a pop music icon with Helen Reddy: “Home for the Holidays” at the Annenberg Theater on Saturday, Dec. 14. Continuing a performance
comeback that began last year, the Grammy-winning 1970s recording artist (and occasional actor), a native of Melbourne, Australia, had more than a dozen Top 40 hits in the U.S. The lyrics Reddy penned for her famous feminist anthem, “I Am Woman,” are now included in Modern American History high school textbooks, while many of her other top tunes from that era — including “Angie Baby,” “Delta Continues on Page 2
Tchaikovksy’s “The Nutcracker,” as performed by the Moscow Classical Ballet, can be seen at the McCallum Theatre in Palm Desert and at The Show at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa in Rancho Mirage on different dates this month.
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Dawn” and “You and Me Against the World” — made an indelible imprint on Baby Boomers. Great seats for Reddy’s 8 p.m. appearance are still available. For tickets, call 760.322.3554 or visit reactionshows.com. The Annenberg Theater is located downtown on the north side of the Palm Springs Art Museum, lower level, at 101 Museum Drive. P.S. It’s Christmas, Season II, is a pair of free holiday concerts that will be performed at artist Seward Johnson’s “Forever Marilyn” statue, located at the corner of S. Palm Canyon Drive and Tahquitz Canyon Way, on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 2122. Beginning at 7:30 p.m. both evenings, the park will be the scene of performances by Celine Dion tribute performer Brigitte Valdez, local band New Sensations and the group Just Like THAT! There
on Saturday, Dec. 14, at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 15, at 3 p.m. This is the group’s first concert under the direction of new Artistic Director Doug Wilson. The presentation will feature classic songs such as “The Little Drummer Boy” and “Sure On This Shining Night,” and it will mark the debut of In Season, a 12-voice ensemble under the direction of Mark Duebner. Palm Springs High School is located at 2401 E. Baristo Road. Tickets for “With Bells On!” begin at $25 and all seats are reserved. Call 800.838.3006 or visit tpsgmc. com. (All performances are interpreted for the deaf.) “Sparkle: An All-Star Holiday Concert” is returning to the Annenberg Theater for its fourth year on Wednesday, Dec. 11. The show features a cavalcade of entertainers to help get you into
Billy Fernandez, Kara Masek, Karen Schmitt and Corbett Brattin all just try to get along in the Desert Theatreworks production “Married Alive!” (Photo by Kat Anderson)
T i c k e t s f o r 7 p . m . and Saturday, Dec. 7, at 8 p.m., performances between Friday, Dec. 6, and Sunday, Dec. 15, performance of “The Nutcracker” the Holiday Ice Spectacular at The Arthur Newman Theatre, start at $29 and are available takes the stage. Tickets start at located in the Joslyn Center at via 760.340.ARTS or by visiting $20. 73-750 Catalina Way. The play mccallumtheatre.com. The The Dave Koz & Friends is directed by Lance Phillips- McCallum Theatre is located at Christmas Tour arrives Saturday, Martinez, with set and costume 73000 Fred Waring Drive. Dec. 14, at 8 p.m. Among design by Ron Phillips-Martinez Now in its 21st season, those joining the saxophonist and stage management by Kathy WildLights at The Living Desert extraordinaire for this familyTaylor-Smith is dazzling visitors with the nearly friendly show are Japanese-born “I’m a big fan of marriage,” one million twinkling lights that are pianist / composer / producer said “Married Alive!” writer Sean adorning its grounds. Underwritten Keiko Matsui, who has shared the Grennan. “I try not to take it by the H.N. & Frances C. Berger stage with everyone from Stevie for granted… Maybe some Foundation and sponsored by Wonder to Miles Davis; worldaren’t worth hanging onto, but the City of Indian Wells, the renowned singer Oleta Adams, nevertheless I think it’s a very event transforms the zoo into an who first came to prominence worthwhile thing to do with your amazing winter wonderland — when Tears for Fears asked her to life. However, I do think expecting and this year, it feature new light appear on their album “The Seeds marriage to be a perpetual displays, visits with Santa Claus, of Love” and who has released honeymoon puts a lot of money wildlife shows, and camel and eight acclaimed CDs of her own; into divorce lawyers’ pockets.” carousel rides. and jazz musician Jonathan Butler, General admission is $25. WildLights runs Dec. 6-7, who has earned accolades in the For additional ticket pricing and 13-14, 10-23 and 26-31, with R&B, contemporary jazz and showtimes, call 760.980.1455 or operating hours from 6-9 p.m. on gospel fields. Tickets start at $40. visit dtworks.org. each of those nights. Adult tickets And finally, for those who Speaking of enduring are $10; members, children and can’t make Dec. 18 performance traditions, the McCallum Theatre military (with ID) are $8, and of “The Nutcracker” at the will present Tchaikovsky’s “The children under two are free. For McCallum Theatre, the Moscow Nutcracker,” a holiday favorite, more info, call 760.346.5694 or Classical Ballet brings it to The on Wednesday, Dec. 18. The visit livingdesert.org. Show on Friday, Dec. 20, at 9 charming story of Clara, her In Rancho Mirage, the Agua p.m. Tickets start at $25. nutcracker doll, the Mouse King, Caliente Casino Resort Spa is Tickets for all events at The Helen Reddy’s musical “roar” hasn’t been tempered much at age 72. See this ena handsome prince and the Sugar featuring three holiday events in Show can be purchased at the during Grammy Award winner at the Annenberg Theater in Palm Springs Dec. 14. Plum Fairy will be performed by its state-of-the-art performance Essentials Gift Shop, by calling the Moscow Classical Ballet to space The Show. 800.585.3737 or by visiting will be guest performances by the spirit of the season as they recorded music. On Friday, Dec. 6, at 9 p.m. hotwatercasino.com/theshow. the Palm Springs High School perform your favorite holiday Madrigal Singers and the Xavier songs for a wonderful cause at High School Choir on Saturday this one night-only extravaganza and Sunday, respectively. benefiting Desert AIDS Project. The shows are being This year’s show features a produced by Byway Entertainment special appearance from beloved and sponsored by P.S. Resorts Broadway and television performer and McCormick’s Palm Springs Florence Henderson. (See related Car Auctions. “We’re excited to story, page 8.) “I am so pleased bring holiday cheer to downtown to be a part of this fantastic night Palm Springs with free concerts for such a worthwhile cause,” for locals and visitors just before Henderson said. Christmas,” said Aftab Dada, “Sparkle,” which begins at chairman of P.S. Resorts, which is 7:30 p.m., is hosted and coco-sponsoring the entertainment. produced by television personality “This is a great way to start your Scott Nevins. Tickets begin at $35 holiday celebrations early.” and can be purchased in person Local hotels are offering at the Annenberg Theater Box special rates on rooms over Office or at annenbergtheater. this weekend. More info: org. The latest show and visitpalmsprings.com performer lineup info is available The Palm Springs Gay Men’s at sparklepalmsprings.com. Chorus is presenting its annual In Palm Desert, Desert holiday concert “With Bells On!” Theatreworks has assembled — literally, with jingle bells, sleigh a presentation of humor-laced bells, silver bells, Christmas bells domestic drama, song and dance and hand bells — in the Palm with “Married Alive!,” which The Palm Springs Gay Men’s Chorus presents its yearly holiday concert “With Bells On!” Dec. 14 at Palm Springs High School. 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SALTon SEA’S HAzY HoRizon Continued from Page 1 additional water (i.e., mitigation water) to the Salton Sea for 15 years, from 2003 to 2017. Experts anticipate that when the sea stops receiving this mitigation water, the water transfer will cause profound negative environmental impacts — including the loss of fishery habitat, exposure of soils to wind erosion and declines in bird species due to the loss of food. The state audit was prepared at Pérez’s request earlier this year. In January, he issued a letter to the state’s Joint Legislative Audit Committee (JLAC) requesting that an audit be undertaken regarding how the Department of Fish & Game and the Department of Water Resources have managed funds in the Salton Sea Restoration Fund. In March,
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the JLAC voted to approve the request with strong, bipartisan and bicameral support, passing with a vote of 7-0 (Assembly) and 5-0 (Senate). Some highlights from the California State Auditor’s report on the administration of the Salton Sea Restoration Fund: The state has agreed to assume sole responsibility to pay the costs for environmental mitigation requirements in excess of $133 million (in 2003 dollars), an amount that three local water agencies must first pay. The three water agencies could exhaust most of their mitigation contributions as early as 2025, at which time any state financial obligations will commence. The state has not yet performed a cost estimate to determine how much it may need to pay for mitigation costs under the QSA. The California Natural Resources Agency (Resources Agency) estimated, in 2006 dollars, that construction
costs for fulfilling a portion of the QSA’s mitigation requirements could be $801 million, which does not reflect all of the mitigation costs the State may incur in satisfying its financial obligations. The QSA does not impose requirements related to restoration; however, by performing certain restoration activities now the state could potentially decrease its future mitigation costs. After more than six years, none of the restoration alternatives have been fully funded. In the absence of funding from the Legislature for a long-term restoration plan, the Resources Agency has taken an incremental approach to the restoration of the Salton Sea. Assemblymember Pérez serves as the Assistant Majority Floor Leader of the California State Assembly and as Vice Chair of the California Latino Legislative Caucus. He represents the 56th district, which comprises the cities and communities of Blythe, Brawley, Bermuda Dunes, Calexico, Calipatria, Cathedral C i t y, C o a c h e l l a , D e s e r t
The fate of the Salton Sea depends on funding. (Photo courtesy of Wikipedia.org) Hot Springs, El Centro, Holtville, Imperial, Indio, Mecca, Oasis, North Shore, Salton Sea, Thermal, Thousand Palms and Westmorland.
The California State Auditor’s report on the management of the Salton Sea Restoration Fund can be found in its entirety at bsa.ca.gov.
Dakota Zoo in Bismarck through the Species Survival Plan of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. “Shilo is a beautiful fossa, our first, and we’re thrilled to have her join our wildlife population,” said Johnson. “Fossas are an endangered species, and fascinating mammals. We’re looking forward to learning what she’ll teach us about her species.” Shilo weighed approximately 13 pounds upon arrival at The Living Desert and is currently in special care and quarantine to monitor her health, well-being and behavior in the new surroundings. Fossas are only found in the forests
of Madagascar and belong to a unique family of Malagasy carnivores. Many people became acquainted with fossas in the 2005 DreamWorks animated film “Madagascar,” in which they were humorously portrayed as the villains in the movie. They are extraordinary acrobats, with a long tail that enables t hem to move so swiftly amongst tree branches. The Living Desert, located 47900 Portola Avenue, is dedicated to conservation and education. For more info, call 760.346.5694 or visit livingdesert.org.
Additions Amp Cheer at The living Desert By Frieda Noone PALM DESERT – A joyful several weeks of new life have unfolded at The Living Desert, with two female addax born within two weeks of each other. Lucky visitors were able to observe the births of the calves in as they both occurred during the day in October and November. The births were the successful result of The Living Desert’s addax breeding program. Both of the mothers, Midori and Asani, were bred by the park’s male breeder, Mozzarella. Midori’s calf weighed 6.3 kilograms and Asani’s calf weighed 6.5 kilograms. The two calves passed their wellbaby exams and are now on exhibit with the park’s other four addax. They will be named after zookeepers have had an opportunity to observe their personalities. “It’s always exciting when new life is born here, and having two addax born within two weeks of each other was especially thrilling,” said Stacey Johnson, president / CEO of The Living Desert. “These two amazing antelope are sure to fascinate our visitors with their unique traits and personalities.” Although critically endangered and extremely rare in their native habitat of the Sahara desert due to unregulated hunting, the addax does well in captivity. Also known as the white antelope and the screwhorn antelope, the addax has long, twisted horns that have two to three twists and are typically 22 to 31 inches long. Addax are a buffy white with a tuft of longer brown
hair on top of the head. The hue of its remaining coat changes with the seasons, turning grayish brown in the winter and almost completely white or sandy blonde in the summer. Addaxes are nocturnal and well adapted to living in the Sahara, since they can live without water for long periods of time. They mainly eat grasses, bushes and leaves. They have a strong social structure and herds are led by the oldest female. The Living Desert also has announced the arrival of Shilo, a three-and-a-half-yearold fossa, to the zoo’s 400-plus wildlife population. The fossa was acquired from the North
One of the new addax calves and its mother enjoy a family moment at The Living Desert. December 6, 2013
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Rancho Christian High Desert Hot Springs High La Quinta High School School Eagles 65 / Xavier School Golden Eagles 29 / Blackhawks 65 / Santiago Prep High School Saints 33 Indio High School Rajahs 79 High School Sharks 69 PALM DESERT – Xavier Prep (0-0 DVL, 0-1 Overall) struggled in the rebounding column last Monday, giving up 46 boards to Rancho Christian (0-0 Freelance. 1-0 Overall) at Xavier Prep High School. Three Eagles players combined to score 38 points — more than the entire Saints team. Remarkably, the Eagles held the Saints to only nine first half points. Xavier Prep plays against the Desert Christian Academy Conquerors (0-0 in Victory League, 0-1 Overall) on Dec. 3. and at the Temecula Prep High School Patriots (0-0 i n Victory League, 0-2 Overall) on Dec. 6 . The Golden Eagles go on the road to play the Yucca Valley-based Joshua Springs High School Lightning on Dec. 10.
INDIO – Indio (0-0 DVL, 1-0 Overall) annihilated the Desert Hot Springs (0-0 De Anza League, 0-1 Overall) at home last Tuesday by an astonishing 50 points. Rajahs senior guard Isiah Thomas had a double-double (double figures in two statistical categories) and a superb all-around game with 28 points, 10 rebounds and six assists. Senior team captain Cesar Cid added another 21 points and eight assists, and sophomore guard William Thigpen put in 15 points for Indio. The Rajahs upcoming game in Beaumont on Dec. 3 is part of the Beaumont Tip-Off Classic against the Paloma Valley Wildcats (0-0 Sunbelt, 1-1 Overall).
CORONA – The Blackhawks (0-0 DVL, 2-2 Overall) finished the Jurupa Hills Tournament losing to the undefeated Sharks (0-0 Big VIII League, 4-0 Overall) Nov. 30 in Corona. La Quinta came into the matchup winning two of their previous three tournament games, beating Paloma Valley last Monday and defeating Hesperia High School last Wednesday. Senior Jojo Wiggins led the Blackhawks in scoring and rebounding with 16 and 12, respectively, against a tough Sharks team that won 20 games last season. Wiggins shot 50 percent from three-point range, making three, and had two blocks. Junior Kameron Dashner also added 14 points and nine rebounds for the Blackhawks. On Dec. 3, the Blackhawks play in Beaumont against the Riverside-based King Wolves in what will be the Wolves’ first game of the season.
Upcoming High School Basketball Games to Watch The Shadow Hills Knights play a DVL team in their first game of the season on Dec. 3 at Coachella Valley High School against the Arabs in that team’s first game, as well. The Palm Desert Aztecs will also try to begin their season on the right foot Dec. 3, matched up against the one-loss, winless Desert Hot Springs Golden Eagles. On Dec. 4, the Cathedral City Lions will play at home against the Twentynine Palms Wildcats — season openers for both high school squads. your Light their Path of Return is revealed. When you serve in this way, a golden, five-pointed crown appears on your head. It’s your royalty revealed. virgo
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know the truth (Sag, your shadow) of matter on Earth. Earth is your spiritual ruler. When you share real information to humanity, the creative ones become a catalyst for change due to how you have inspired them through the information you have shared. Do you know the truth? The Truth isn’t relative.
What would you initiate if you were in charge of the world? How would you go about gathering people and leading them in saving the world? You do not have to do all the work; you simply need to take one step and other always follow. Your work at this time is forming new partnerships and bonding with others who are like-minded cancer to create harmonious relationships with a purpose and a plan. You are The United States, like you, is a leader among humanity. Cancer Sun. The U.S., reflecting the world in turmoil has a spiritual taurus task — to lead humanity within and toward the Light. As you nourish You realize your responsibilities. all who come into your field, you You always have, even as a child. create a sense of home. Everyone’s There is the story of the little Taurus sense of home now is upended. child who thought she was Annie Do not allow this to occur in your Oakley. Before going to bed, she world. You will be home for all of would walk around the perimeter humanity at some future time. of her yard with her pony, toy gun Prepare for this. in hand, and make sure everything and everyone was safe for the leo night. She still does this today. This is your story, Taurus. You are to Everyone you meet and interact make the world safe for humanity. with has a message. You, too: a message about Light. Each morning gemini as the new day begins, bring the light from the Soul into your heart. Your task is always the gathering With your imagination, radiate this and dispersing of information — light to the world, humanity and the pointing out disparities, polarities kingdoms. Everyone is seeking the and dualities so humanity can Path of Return. When others see
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We are given resources in order to share them. The state of the world is in need of sharing. The world in which we each live needs mentors who show us the Way of Sharing. You have been given an increase in resources and possessions for the purpose of sharing. When old responsibilities fall away, begin new activities based on helping to create the Sharing Society. As you give, you are given back 100-fold. Give everything. libra You want others to love and recognize you no matter your foibles. Always you impress upon others your beauty, importance, knowledge and worth. You can shine like the Sun sometimes. It’s important to shine that light upon the one(s) you can’t forgive, the one(s) you try to forget. This is a great challenge. It may be the greatest in this lifetime. You can do this. Each moment is an opportunity to forgive and begin again. scorpio So many times you seek concealment, and you’re successful. However, there’s now a great energy within that needs an outlet. It can no longer be locked up tight in secret compartments. It can no longer be covert, hiding in shadows. You need a project that converts what’s hidden into real live December 6, 2013
substance anchoring in the earth, with legal situations. Take no growing strong from there. You risks. Something religious and/or need a real physical project. What ceremonial is important to attend. would this be? pisces sagittarius Cooperation, cohesion and You need to be out and about and community — these are the words involved with groups of friends. you like to hear. They define the It’s best for you if they have a new world. You will experience a humanitarian purpose. You may pulling together of resources and be called to lead such group (now efforts from everyone in order or eventually). Your presence to bring a vision into form and accomplishes much. Especially for matter. Everyone will be learning someone needing to learn, quietly, how to work together, to share, silently, in the shadows. Silence is a to live with no expectations except quality of Sag. You’re always called for opportunities to give. Losses, to this Silence. Its potency provides deaths and sexuality form a inspiration. You’re inspiring. triangle of experience. These are resources, too. capricorn Risa D’Angeles is the founder You may feel pressed to move and director of the Esoteric & forward and be something and Astrological Studies Research someone in the world. You feel Institute: nightlifenews.com, or an inner initiative for direction. on Facebook, Risa’s Esoteric Great progress is being made Astrology. She can be reached at on inner levels. Know this to be risagoodwill@gmail.com true. Many years of our lives are spent in preparation, so that when “called” to leadership, we’re ready. You’re in preparation now. You have authority in all you do. Don’t be impatient with yourself or your present work. Everything we have is given. When we step into daily gratefulness, more is offered. aquarius You will expand beyond what you know and believe in. You will seek ways to learn new things. In turn, aware or not, you become a teacher to others in the ways you live, what you say, your behaviors, morals and values. Something long-distance, cultural or unusual may arise — perhaps a relocation of something or someone. Careful www.desertstarweekly.com
Knopfler, Boston Rock ‘Me Decade’ Status Quo By Robert Kinsler Three notable artists who rose to fame in the 1970s — Boston, Dire Straits’ Mark Knopfler and English rock outfit Status Quo — are back with outstanding new albums that will please longtime fans. Artist: Mark Knopfler Title: “Privateering” (Verve) Listen if you enjoy: Dire Straits, Nils Lofgren One of my favorite albums of 2013, the deluxe version of singer-songwriter-guitarist Mark Knopfler’s breathtaking “Privateering” is a cycle of songs
that blends Celtic, country folk and blues styles effortlessly. Many albums released nowadays overstay their welcome and stretch a few tracks too far, but Knopfler’s firstever two-disc effort offers up 20 bona fide gems that rival his sterling work with Dire Straits. Whether exploring the deepest corners of human emotion (“Haul Away,” “Redbud Tree,” “Radio City Serenade”) or simply having a blast (“Corned Beef City,” “Hot or What”), Knopfler’s artful and intelligent songs share the spotlight with his singular guitar-
playing. Info: markknopfler.com.
Artist: Boston Title: “Life, Love & Hope” (Frontiers Records) Listen if you enjoy: Boston’s classic 1970s-80s albums Ten years in the making, B o s t o n ’s s i x t h a l b u m , “Life, Love & Hope,” includes lead vocals from the late Brad Delp, the group’s original
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vocalist, who died in March 2007. But it is Boston’s sonic architect, Tom Scholz, whose work is most on display here — courtesy of his symphonic guitar and keyboard orchestrations. Highlights include the instrumental “Last Day of School” and inspired “Sail Away,” the latter a potent send-off to the gifted Delp. Info: bandboston.com. Artist: Status Quo Title: “The Frantic Four Reunion 2013” (Eagle Rock Entertainment / earMusic) Listen if you enjoy: Thin Lizzy, early AC/
DC, Humble Pie From boogie blues rockers (“Junior’s Wailing,” “Backwater”) to the fast-paced “Is There a Better Way” (which recalls early Queen) and the bluesy sing-along “Most of the Time,” Status Quo’s powerful concert at London’s Apollo Hammersmith — captured on “The Frantic Four Reunion 2013 — is pure fun. The legendary British rockers’ unlikely return to the stage in the wake of high-profile lawsuits and court battles makes this terrific 18-song set even sweeter. Info: statusquo.co.uk.
Mannheim Steamroller Jingles Indio By Larry Jameson INDIO, CA – Mannheim Steamroller — the number oneselling Christmas music makers of all time — and the group’s tour sponsor, Pandora Jewelry, will present the best in holiday music this season in a single Coachella Valley appearance at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on Saturday, Dec. 7 Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis has been America’s favorite holiday celebration for more than 28 years. Davis, a Grammy Award
Chip Davis rolls into Indio with Mannheim Steamroller Dec. 7.
winner, has created a show that features the group’s beloved Christmas music along with dazzling multimedia effects performed in an intimate setting. “One thing that hasn’t changed over the years is being part of everyone’s holiday season with our annual concert tour,” said Davis, Mannheim Steamroller’s founder, who is co-producing this season’s performances with MagicSpace Entertainment. “We are privileged to continue sharing Christmas
with audiences around the country.” Mannheim Steamroller has sold over 40 million albums, 28 million of which have been Christmas-themed. The group’s annual Christmas tour has consistently ranked among the nation’s top tours. Tickets for the 8 p.m. show start at $39 and are available at the Fantasy Springs Box Office, via 800.827.2946 or online at fantasyspringsresort.com.
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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 PROFESSIONS CODE.) Run date 12/6, 13, 20, 27, 2013 DSW 13-50124 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT .The following person is (are) doing business as: 1a JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE 5210 ARLINGTON AVE., RIVERSIDE, CA 92504. Riverside County. Full name of registrant(s): 2a. TR WINTER & ASSOICATES, INC. 5210 ARLINGTON AVE., RIVERSIDE, RIVERSIDE CA 92504. This business is conducted by: CORPORATION. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/1/13. 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: THOMAS R. WINTER PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 11/08/2013.LARRY W. WARD, Signed by: J. WRY R-2013-11699 Note: 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 PROFESSIONS CODE.) Run date 12/6, 13, 20, 27, 2013. DSW 13-50123 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, Case No.: PSC 1302441. SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, PALM SPRINGS BRANCH, 3255 E. TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1) Petitioner: CESAR LEONARDO GUADALUPE BECERRA filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: CESAR LEONARDO GUADALUPE BECERRA to Proposed Name: CESAR LEONARDO RODRIGUEZ. 2) THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name change described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING - Date, Time and Place: 01/16/2014 8:30 a.m. Department PS3. Address: 3255 E. TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Superior Court of California, Riverside County, Palm Springs. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on this petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: DESERT STAR WEEKLY, 66538 Eighth Street, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240. Dated: Nov, 22, 2013 Judge of the Superior Court. Pub 12/6, 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/2013. DSW 13-50122 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, Case No.: PSC 1302443 . SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, PALM SPRINGS BRANCH, 3255 E. TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1) Petitioner: FRANCISCA BECERRA OLIVARES filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: FRANCISCA BECERRA OLIVARES to Proposed Name: LILIANA FRANCISCA RODRIGUEZ. 2) THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name change described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING - Date, Time and Place: 01/16/2014 8:30 a.m. Department PS3. Address: 3255 E. TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Superior Court of California, Riverside County, Palm Springs. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on this petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: DESERT STAR WEEKLY, 66538 Eighth Street, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240. Dated: Nov, 22, 2013 Judge of the Superior Court. Pub 12/6, 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/2013. DSW 13-50121 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT .The following person is (are) doing business as: 1a. ALL STAR IRRIGATION 81-824 TRADER PLACE STE C-4 INDIO CA 92201. Riverside County. Full name of registrant(s): 2a. ALL STAR IRRIGATION 71740 SAN JACINTO #19 RANCHO MIRAGE CA 92270. 2b. STEVEN LEWIS PARKES 160 VIA DE LA VALLE SOLANO BEACH CA 92075.This business is conducted by: GENERAL PRATERNSHIP. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on Nov 1, 2013. 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: DWIGHT DEAN STAFFELBACH This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 11/08/2013. LARRY W. WARD, Signed by: J. MENDOZA I-2013-02971. Note: 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 PROFESSIONS CODE.) Run date 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20/13. DSW 13-50119 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT .The following person is (are) doing business as: 1a. DESERT PERSONNEL@ WORK 73350 EL PASEO, SUITE 205 PALM DESERT CA 92260. Riverside County. Full name of registrant(s): 2a. DESERT PERSONNEL SERVICE, INC. 73350 EL PASEO, SUITE 205 PALM DESERT CA 92260. This business is conducted by: CORPORATION. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime.) Signed: TY SEILS, CFO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 11/27/2013. LARRY W. WARD,
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Signed by: L. QUINTERO I-2013-03083. Note: 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 PROFESSIONS CODE.) Run date 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20/13. DSW 13-50118 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT .The following person is (are) doing business as: 1a. ELDER CARE ADVOCACY 78466 GOLDEN REED DR. PALM DESERT CA 92211. Mailing Address 38180 DEL WEBB BLVD PALM DESERT CA 92211. Riverside County. Full name of registrant(s): 2a. LINDA D. CARMI (DARLENE) 78466 GOLDEN REED DR PALM DESERT CA 92211.This business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime.) Signed: LINDA D CARMI This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 11/25/2013. LARRY W. WARD, Signed by: T. JENSEN I-2013-03062. Note: 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 PROFESSIONS CODE.) Run date 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20/13. DSW 13-50117 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT .The following person is (are) doing business as: 1a.TAKE YOUR MOMENT! 14080 PALM DR. SUITE D-211, DESERT HOT SPRINGS CA 92240. Riverside County. Full name of registrant(s): 2a.”B” PAUL HERNANDEZ 16429 VIA CORTO EAST DESERT HOT SPRINGS CA 92240. This business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 8-5-13. 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: “B” PAUL HERNANDEZ, REV. DR. “B” HERNANDEZ. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 8/05/2013. LARRY W. WARD, Signed by: S. ROMERO I-2013-02110 Note: 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 PROFESSIONS CODE.) Run date 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20/13. DSW 13-500116 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, Case No.: PSC 1302503. SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, PALM SPRINGS BRANCH, 3255 E. TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1) Petitioner: VIRGINIA L HARRON filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: VIRGINIA L HARRON. to Proposed Name: CORA VIRGINIA LEITH. 2) THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name change described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING - Date, Time and Place: 01/16/2014 8:30 a.m. Department PS3. Address: 3255 E. TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Superior Court of California, Riverside County, Palm Springs. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on this petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: DESERT STAR WEEKLY, 66538 Eighth Street, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240. Dated: Nov, 22, 2013 Judge of the Superior Court. Pub 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20/2013. DSW 13-50115 SUMMONS (Family Law) CASE NO. IND 1301412 FILED: AUG 12 2013 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (NAME): DANIEL WARREN FOSTER (AVISO AL DEMANDADO)(NOMBRE): YOU ARE BEING SUED. Lo estan demandando. Petitioner’s name is: JULIANA HENKE FOSTER (Nombre del demandante: You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL-120 or FL-123) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter or phone call will not protect you. If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, and custody of your children. You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. If you want legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. You can get information about finding lawyers at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), or by contacting your local county bar association. Tiene 30 dias calendario después de haber recibio la entrega legal de este Citacion y Peticion para presenter una Respuesta (formulario FL-120 o FL-123) ante la corte y efectuer la entrega legal de una copia al solocitante. Una carta o llamada Telefonice no basta para protegerio. Si no presenta su Repuesta a tiemp, la corte puede dar ordenes que afecten su matrimonio o pareja de hechom, sus bienes y la cystidua de sus hijos. La corte tambien le puede ordenar que pague manutencion, y honorarios y costos legales. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario un formulario de excencion de cuotas. Si desea obtener asesoramiento legal, pongaso en contacto de inmediate con un-abogado. Puede obtener informacion para encontrar a un abogado en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sycorte.ca.gov), an el sitio Web de los Servucuis Legales de California (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org) o poniendose en contacto con el colegio de abogados de su condado. Notice: The restraining orders on page 2 are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. These orders are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them. AVISO: Las ordenes de restriccion que figuaran en la pagina 2 valen para ambos conyuges o pareja de hecho hasta que se despida la peticion, se emite un fallo o la corte de otras ordones. Cualquier autoridad de la ley que haya recibido o visto una copia de estas ordenes puede hacerlas acatar en cualquier lugar de California. NOTE: If a judgment or support order is entered, the court may order you to pay all or part of the fees and costs that the court waived for yourself or the other party. If this happens, the party ordered to pay fees shall be given notice and an opportunity to request a hearing to set aside the order to pay waived court fees. AVISO: Si se emite un fallo u orden de manutencion , la corte puede ordenar que usted pague parte de, o todas las cuotas y costos de la corte previamente exentas a peticion de usted o de la otra parte. Si esto ocurre, la parte ordenada a pagar estas cuotas debe recibir aviso y la oportunidad de solicitar una audiencia para anular la orden de pagar las cuotas exentas.
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SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF IVERSIDE 46-200 OASIS STREET INDIO, CA 922201 The name address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la direcciõn y el nûmero de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): JULIANA HENKE FOSTER 74280 ALESSANDRO DR., APT 2 PALM DESERT CA 92260 (760) 877-2012. Date (Fecha): AUG 12 2013 Clerk, by (Secretario, por) S. Franz, Deputy. Notice to the person served: You are served as an individual. Pub 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20/13. DSW 13-50090
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filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 10/25/2013. LARRY W. WARD, Signed by: T. JENSEN I-2013-02843. Note: 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 PROFESSIONS CODE.) Run date 11/15, 22, 29, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT .The 12/6/2013 DSW 13-50108 following person is (are) doing business as: 1a. MJ SERVICES 18321 KRIS AVE. DESERT HOT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT .The SPRINGS, CA 92241. Riverside County. Full name following person is (are) doing business as: 1a. of registrant(s): 2a. MARIA ANGLE (ALVINA) 18321 BOTANICAL BENEFITS 155 S. BELARDO RD. KRIS AVE DESERT HOT SPRINGS CA 92241.This PALM SPRINGS CA 92262. Riverside County. Full business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL Registrant name of registrant(s): 2a. BOTANICAL BENEFITS has not yet begun to transact business under the INC. 155 S. BELARDO RD PALM SPRINGS CA fictitious name(s) listed above. I declare that all the 92262.This business is conducted by: CORPORAinformation in this statement is true and correct. (A TION Registrant commenced to transact business registrant who declares as true, information which under the fictitious business name(s) listed above he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime.) on AUG 2010. I declare that all the information in Signed: MARIA ANGLE This statement was filed this statement is true and correct. (A registrant with the County Clerk of Riverside County on who declares as true, information which he or she 10/25/2013. LARRY W. WARD, Signed by: M. knows to be false, is guilty of a crime.) Signed: DUENAS I-2013-02840. Note: THIS FICTITIOUS VICTORIA OLSON PRESIDENT This statement BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE County on 11/13/2013. LARRY W. WARD, Signed OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTI- by: J. MENDOZA I-2013-02993. Note: THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE TIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF AN- MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON ING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF LAW (see Section 14411, et seq., BUSINESS AND AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A PROFESSIONS CODE.) Run date 11/22, 29, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF 12/6, 13, 2013 DSW 13-50113 THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (see Section 14411, AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME et seq., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) STATEMENT .The following person is (are) doing Run date 11/15, 22, 29, 12/6/2013 DSW 13-50107 business as: 1a CREARE FINE ART GALLERY (1) LIGHTBENDER ART STUDIOS 73-255 EL FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT .The PASEO DR SUITE 1 PALM DESERT CA 92260. following person is (are) doing business as: 1a Riverside County. Full name of registrant(s): PALM MIRROR AND GLASS 68325 RAMON RD. 2a.MARK WILLIAM BLACKFORD 3 BUCHANON CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Riverside County. AVE CATHEDRAL CITY CA 92234. This business Full name of registrant(s) 2a. MADELINE HOWELL is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not (BLANCHE) 68765 SAN FELIPE CATHEDRAL yet begun to transact business under the ficti- CITY CA 92234. This business is conducted by: tious name(s) listed above. . I declare that all the INDIVIDUAL Registrant has not yet begun to information in this statement is true and correct. transact business under the fictitious name(s) (A registrant who declares as true, information listed above. . I declare that all the information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant crime.) Signed: MARK WILLIAM BLACKFORD who declares as true, information which he or she This statement was filed with the County Clerk of knows to be false, is guilty of a crime.) Signed: Riverside County on 9/27/2013.LARRY W. WARD, MADELINE B. HOWELL This statement was Signed by: J. MENDOZA I-2013-02600 Note: filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT on 11/12/2013.LARRY W. WARD, Signed by: M. EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS DUENAS I-2013-02990 Note: THIS FICTITIOUS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE- YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE MENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTIFILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF TIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTI- FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS TIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS OR COMMON LAW (see Section 14411, et seq., NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANBUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Run OTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON date 10/9, 16, 23, 30. AMENDED 11/22, 29, 12/6, LAW (see Section 14411, et seq., BUSINESS AND 13, 2013. DSW 13-30411 PROFESSIONS CODE.) Run date 11/15, 22, 29, 12/6/2013 DSW 13-50106 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT .The following person is (are) doing business as: 1a. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT PINK WATERS 78497 HAMPSHIRE AVE, PALM .The following person is (are) doing business as: DESERT, CA 92211. Riverside County. Full name 1a PALM SPRINGS EVENTS COMPANY 68522 of registrant(s): 2a. KATHY LYNN PINKHAM 78497 CALLE ALCAZAR CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. HAMPSHIRE AVE PALM DESERT, CA 92211.This Riverside County. Full name of registrant(s) 2a. business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL Registrant BRENT R. DANIEL (ROBERT) 68522 CALLE has not yet begun to transact business under the ALCAZAR CATHEDRAL CITY CA 92234 2b. JESfictitious name(s) listed above. I declare that all the SICA L. DANIEL (LEIGH) 68522 CALLE ALCAZAR information in this statement is true and correct. (A CATHEDRAL CITY CA 92234. This business is registrant who declares as true, information which conducted by: MARRIED COUPLE. Registrant he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime.) has not yet begun to transact business under Signed: KATHY LYNN PINKHAM This statement the fictitious name(s) listed above. . I declare was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside that all the information in this statement is true County on 11/19/2013. LARRY W. WARD, Signed and correct. (A registrant who declares as true, by: L. MONTES I-2013-03031. Note: THIS FICTI- information which he or she knows to be false, TIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES is guilty of a crime.) Signed: JESSICA DANIEL FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN This statement was filed with the County Clerk THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW of Riverside County on 11/01/2013.LARRY W. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT WARD, Signed by: B. URIAS I-2013-02911 Note: MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FIL- THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT ING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTI- FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. TIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATERIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE MENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE OR COMMON LAW (see Section 14411, et seq., FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Run AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTIdate 11/22, 29, 12/6, 13, 2013 DSW 13-50111 TIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT OR COMMON LAW (see Section 14411, et seq., .The following person is (are) doing business BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Run as: 1a. FAST FREDDIE’S AIR CONDITIONING date 11/15, 22, 29, 12/6/2013 DSW 13-50105 AND HEATING 81-227 PALM MEADOWS DR. INDIO CA 92201. Riverside County. Full name NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 13of registrant(s): 2a. FREDDIE-PERALES 81-227 0001702 Title Order No. 13-0004919 APN No. PALM MEADOWS DR INDIO CA 92201.This 673-780-009-8 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL Registrant A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 12/15/2005. UNhas not yet begun to transact business under the LESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR fictitious name(s) listed above. I declare that all the PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC information in this statement is true and correct. (A SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE registrant who declares as true, information which NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime.) YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Notice Signed: FREDDIE PERALES This statement was is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the on 10/25/2013. LARRY W. WARD, Signed by: T. Deed of Trust executed by ROBERT L DION, JENSEN I-2013-02838. Note: THIS FICTITIOUS AND ALBERTA L TYNER, HUSBAND AND WIFE BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY, dated 12/15/2005 YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE and recorded 12/20/2005, as Instrument No. OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTI- 2005-1048644, in Book N/A, Page N/A, of Official TIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE Records in the office of the County Recorder of FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS Riverside County, State of California, will sell on STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE 01/03/2014 at 9:00AM, 400 North Main Street, USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Corona, CA 92880 Auction.com Room at public NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF AN- auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check OTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON as described below, payable in full at time of sale, LAW (see Section 14411, et seq., BUSINESS AND all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now PROFESSIONS CODE.) Run date 11/22, 29, held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property 12/6, 13, 2013 DSW 13-50109 situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL ALCOHOLIC The street address and other common designaBEVERAGES Date of Filing Application: 11/14/13. tion, if any, of the real property described above To Whom It May Concern: MARSHA BELSKY is purported to be: 14 CANYON LAKE DRIVE, YOUSEF, SOBHY GERGES YOUSEF.Is applying RANCHO MIRAGE, CA, 92270. The undersigned to The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness to sell alcoholic Beverages at: 77920 AVENUE OF of the street address and other common desigTHE STATES PALM DESERT, CA 92211-8003 With nation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of a 21 Off-Sale General Eating Place license. Pub the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the 11/22, 29, 12/6/2013 DSW13-50112 obligation secured by the property to be sold reasonable estimated costs, expenses and CALIFORNIA AUCTION AD Notice is hereby given plus at the time of the initial publication of that the contents of the following units will be of- advances Notice of Sale is $564,330.86. It is possible fered for sale by publication to the highest bidder the that at the time of sale the opening bid may be for enforcement of storage lien. The auction will less than the total indebtedness due. In addition be held on _Dec 5, 2013 at 9:00 am_. Location: to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks Desert Self Storage 66251 Dillon Road Desert Hot drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn Springs, CA 92240. Terms: CASH ONLY. __Desert by a state or federal credit union, a check drawn Self Storage___ reserves the right to refuse any by a state or federal savings and or loan association, bid or to cancel the auction. Name of Auctioneer: savings association, or savings bank in AMERICAN AUCTIONEERS Bond #:FS863-20- Section 5102 of the Financial Code andspecified authorized 14 The following units are scheduled for auction: to do business in this state. Said sale will be UNIT# NAME: DESCRIPTION: B031Ti- made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covmothy Jones HOUSEHOLD B31D enant or warranty, express or implied, regarding Jonathan McDonald HOUSEHOLD B103 possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the Rhonnie Sanches HOUSEHOLD C001 title, secured by said Deed of Trust, adPascall Collette HOUSEHOLD C101 indebtedness vances thereunder, with interest as provided, and Samuel Moore HOUSEHOLD C134 the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Brandy Mower HOUSEHOLD D005 Deed of Trust interest thereon as provided in Monge Silvano HOUSEHOLD D111 said Note, pluswith fees, charges and expenses of the Tracy Rowles` HOUSEHOLD E013 Trustee and of the created by said Deed of June Tipton HOUSEHOLD E034 Trust. NOTICE TOtrusts POTENTIAL BIDDERS If you Kalynn Swaim HOUSEHOLD E077 are considering bidding on this property lien, you Juan Duarte HOUSEHOLD E096 understand that there are risks involved in Chris Buskirk HOUSEHOLD E152 should bidding at a trustee auction. will be bidding Stanley Berger HOUSEHOLD Pub on a lien, not on a property You itself. Placing the 11/22, 29 2013 HOUSEHOLD. DSW 13-50104 highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatiFICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT .The cally entitle you to free and clear ownership of the following person is (are) doing business as: 1a. property. You should also be aware that the lien ELLY’S ORGANICS 1230 SUNFLOWER LANE, being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are PALM SPRINGS CA 92262. Riverside County. Full the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may name of registrant(s): 2a. ANNETTE-DEYHLE 9447 be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the NAVAJO TRAIL MORONGO VALLEY CA 92256. lien being auctioned off, before you can receive 2b. ESTELLE-FOSTER 1230 SUNFLOWER LANE clear title to the property. You are encouraged PALM SPRINGS CA 92262.This business is con- to investigate the existence, priority, and size of ducted by: GENERAL PARTNERSHIP Registrant outstanding liens that may exist on this property has not yet begun to transact business under the by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title fictitious name(s) listed above. I declare that all the insurance company, either of which may charge information in this statement is true and correct. (A you a fee for this information. If you consult either registrant who declares as true, information which of these resources, you should be aware that the he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime.) lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed Signed: ANNETTE DEYHLE This statement was of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY
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OWNER The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 1-800-281-8219 or visit this Internet Web site www.recontrustco.com, using the file number assigned to this case 13-0001702. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. DATED: 04/29/2013 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone/Sale Information: (800) 2818219 By: Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. FEI # 1006.245016 12/06, 12/13, 12/20/2013. DSW 13-50120 Trustee Sale No. 261928CA Loan No. 1023034762 Title Order No. 1501649 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11-02-2005. 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 12-18-2013 at 9:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 11-09-2005, Book N/A, Page N/A, Instrument 2005-0931260, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of RIVERSIDE County, California, executed by: CHRISTOPHE A. KLOUSSING AND SUSAN F. SCHECTMAN, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The 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 the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: 400 North Main Street, Corona, CA 92880 Legal Description: PARCEL A: LOT 46 OF TRACT 29204, IN THE CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS SHOWN BY MAP ON FILE IN BOOK 307, PAGE 76 THROUGH 85 INCLUSIVE OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY PARCEL B: THE EASEMENTS FOR OWNERS SET FORTH AT SECTION 9.3 OF THAT CERTAIN DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS, EXECUTED BY GRANTOR ON AUGUST 24, 2000 AS THE DECLARATION MAY BE AMENDED AND/OR SUPPLEMENTED FROM TIME TO TIME. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $526,445.48 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 79 VIA LAS FLORES RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270 APN Number: 673-620-011-4 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. DATE: 11-19-2013 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee REGINA CANTRELL, ASSISTANT SECRETARY California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800892-6902 For Sales Information: www.lpsasap. com or 1-714-730-2727 www.priorityposting. com or 1-714-573-1965 www.auction.com or 1-800-280-2832 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, this information can be obtained from one of the following three companies: LPS Agency Sales & Posting at (714) 730-2727, or visit the Internet Web site www.lpsasap.com (Registration required to search for sale information) or Priority Posting & Publishing at (714) 573-1965 or visit the Internet Web site www.priorityposting.com (Click on the link for “Advanced Search” to search for sale information), or auction.com at 1-800-280-2832 or visit the Internet Web site www.auction.com, using the Trustee Sale No. shown above. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. P1071844 11/22, 11/29, 12/06/2013. 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palm desert Seniors Place Shelter Animals Desert Samaritans’ new program, called “Furry Friends,” is placing shelter animals with its senior clients. Desert Samaritans will provide for food, basic vet bills and transportation. If you would like to help both seniors and shelter animals, or to donate, call 760-837-9066 or go to desertsamaritans.org. Desert Tasty Tours at Palm Canyon and El Paseo. Tours are available Tuesdays through Saturdays and begin at 11 and 11:30 a.m. For information, go to deserttastytours.com or call 800-979-3370. Galen 2014 New Year’s Resolution 5K on Saturday, Jan. 4 from 8 a.m.-11 a.m. at Palm Springs Art Museum. Fee for Adults $35, children 6-12 $25, children under 5 and dogs are free.For info, call 760-3465600. The Best of Keane Live from Berlin on Friday Dec. 13 at 7:30 p.m. screening for one night only at Cinemas palme d’or.
By Kevin Powell Now that the holidays are upon us, one of the last things on our minds is finances. However, it’s a great time of the year to do a quick assessment and prepare for the upcoming year. Updating your financial plan is one of the most important tasks to tackle. Many companies have their open enrollments for benefits at this time of year. Do you have new perks that you should be taking advantage of? Have current benefits been trimmed? (We are seeing quite a few companies make substantial changes to their benefits package.) Should you take advantage of a Roth IRA?
Will your current savings provide the lifestyle you desire during retirement? Is your portfolio best structured to grow in 2014 no matter what happens on Wall Street or in Washington? Are there economic sectors you don’t have exposure to that should be added to your investments? For retirees, adequate medical coverage and inflation are the two biggest worries. Open enrollment for Medicare ends this week on Dec. 7. Medicare Advantage plans may be something you should consider. Inflation hasn’t been an issue for quite a while; however, most of the inflation reports we hear don’t include food and
energy costs. That doesn’t make sense because those are two of our biggest expenses. The year 2013 will be the first year since 2006 where more money went into equities than was withdrawn. Over the past four years a whopping $400 billion has been pulled from the markets. The frightening reality of this is that many investors have missed out on one of the biggest stock rallies in history. For this reason, plus the easy-money policy of the Fed, I think we’ll continue to see money coming into equities in 2014. Tax forms will be mailed in a little more than 30 days. It’s a good time to review your
tax situation. Did you have any unusual tax events this year? It’s pretty easy to do a tax estimate of what your liability might be for the year. Many tax software programs have a “what-if” scenario included. If you have a professional tax advisor, give them a call and ask for an estimate to be prepared. No matter what, just don’t let 2014 arrive without a little preparation. A few hours’ work now could save many thousands in the upcoming year.
By Art Kunkin (Mr. Life Extension) Aging happens inside each of the 60 to 90 trillion cells that make up the adult human body. If you lined up all these tiny cells end-to-end, they would circle the earth more than four times. Therefore, what we see as aging on the outside of the body is only a very small part of the aging process. Many scientists believe that aging occurs when there is damage to the small bacteria-like organelles called mitochondria found inside every living call. There are as many as 800 mitochondria inside each cell, functioning as the energy powerhouses of the cells. They are so tiny that they were only detected when the electron microscope was invented in the 1930s. It is now known that the job of mitochondria is to produce a substance called ATP (adenosine
tri-phosphate). All human cells actually live on the energy radiated when one of the three phosphate molecules of ATP breaks down into its electronic components. Over time, the number of mitochondria in your cells eventually decreases. Many diseases we associate with growing old (type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer’s, heart failure and cancer) are actually believed to be caused by mitochondrial dysfunction. However, two supplements seem to protect the body from these diseases: CoQ10 and PQQ. Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a vitamin-like substance that helps the mitochondria “burn fuel” more effectively. It helps the energy transfer needed to make ATP, and its supplementary application has been shown to extend the lives of different species. In one study,
mice given CoQ10 lived almost 12 years longer than usual — approximately nine human extra years, based on today’s average life expectancy (78.5 years). Pyrroloquinoline quinone (PQQ) is a molecule found in all plants. Animals need it for growth and reproduction. Like CoQ10, it is an anti-oxidant preventing oxygen from combining improperly with other chemicals. PQQ helps the energy transfer process of mitochondria. But there’s one thing that makes it very unique and very important: PQQ actually increases the number of mitochondria existing in cells. This was discovered in 2010 by researchers at the University of California, Davis. Studies show that animals deprived of PQQ display stunted growth, decreased immune function and fewer mitochondria in their tissues. When given PQQ, these effects are reversed.
PQQ is one of the strongest antioxidants existing. It’s actually about 5,000 times more powerful at withstanding oxidation than vitamin C. In future articles, I plan to present more information about these supplements and other methods for living much longer and healthier. For the proper use of these supplements, please consult with your physician.
Kevin has been a financial advisor for 28 years and can be reached at kpplanner1@aol.com.
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Art Kunkin, 85 years young, is a journalist who founded the alternative weekly The Los Angeles Free Press in 1964 and later became president of the Philosophical Research Society. He is on the advisory board of The Institute of Mentalphysics, also known as the Joshua Tree Retreat Center. Kunkin has a new website, stopagingrightnow.com, which provides cutting-edge health info daily. Copyright © 2013 by Art Kunkin.
CSUSB Palm Desert Campus to host science fair expo on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 37-500 Cook St. from 8:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. is for students, families and teachers who want to learn more about doing great science fair projects. Admission is free and parking is paid. For more information, call 760-9027768.
la QUINta Free Clay Class on Saturdays, 10-11 a.m. at Old Town Artisan Studio, 51105 Avenida Villa, Suite 101.
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It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play on Dec. 6-15. Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. Sunday at 2 p.m. at The Indio Performing Arts Center, 41-175 Fargo St. General Admission is $25. Seniors $23 Students with Id’s $15 Children $11. For more information, call 760-636-9682. Sunday Polo games are every Sunday from Jan. 5 through March 30, 2014. Empire Polo Club Announces Opening Day on Sunday, Jan. 5 from 12 to 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10 at 5:30 p.m. USA vs. Canada. Admission is free. Tailgaters are welcome and bleacher seating is available for spectators. Game will be held on the Rose Garden Field #3. 81-800 Ave. 51. A complimentary VIP champagne divot stomp presented by Chandon will be held at halftime during the 2 p.m. game. Opening Day is Hat Day! Celebrate this annual tradition by wearing your favorite chapeau. For info, call 760-342-8777. Compiled by Clarissa Ayala
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Brown-Bagging It with TV’s ‘Mrs. Brady’
located in The Atrium. Best known for role as blended-family matriarch Carol Brady in the hit 1969-74 television series “The Brady Bunch,” Henderson will surely be an inspiration for the group and a hot ticket for showbiz and nostalgia buffs. The multi-talented actress, talk show host, recording artist, Broadway veteran, philanthropist and author was inducted into the Smithsonian Institute’s first permanent entertainment history exhibit as one of the greatest pop cultural icons of all time in November 2008, and she has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In 2012, Henderson received the Lifetime Achievement Award for the National Association of Teachers of Singing (nats.org). Her enthusiasm, professionalism, artistry and commitment to quality have made her a respected and endearing performer — and an enduring one. In her recently published autobiography, “Life is Not a Stage,” Henderson revealed her personal life challenges growing up as the youngest of 10 children in rural Indiana in the aftermath of the Great Depression, and how her faith and ability to survive has carried her through rough times to a life of profound joy and purpose. In the mid-1980s, Henderson By Frieda Noone Theatre (CV Rep) will host special guest artist at its Luminary met and married John Kappas, RANCHO MIRAGE – The Broadway, television and film Luncheon on Wednesday, Dec. who introduced her to the study of Coachella Valley Repertory star Florence Henderson as the 11, at the CV Rep Theatre, hypnotherapy, and she eventually
Florence Henderson to Light Up CV Rep’s Luminary Luncheon
became a hypnotherapist herself. In 2002, she faced the ultimate family challenge when her husband of 18 years was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Since that time, Henderson has become a featured healthcare and motivational speaker specializing in women’s health. She is also a spokesperson for City of Hope Cancer and Research Center. Following the luncheon, which begins at noon, attendees will be treated to an “Actors’ Studio”-style experience in which Henderson sits for an in-depth interview conducted by local radio and TV host Don Martin. C V R e p ’s L u m i n a r y Luncheons are open to the public and provide a unique opportunity to be up close and personal with celebrated stars of stage, screen and television as they share special moments and personal stories from their early years to the present. CV Rep is an educational and dramatic theater organization that presents innovative productions and children’s outreach programs designed to enrich the quality of life for Coachella Valley residents and visitors. Sponsored by Acqua Pazza / Lulu California Bistros, the Luminary Luncheon with Florence Henderson will take place at the CV Rep Theatre, located in The Atrium, 69-930 Highway111. Tickets are $35.00, and reservations are required. Call 760.296.2966 or visit cvrep.org.
‘Love Boat’ Captain Navigates Bio
Gavin MacLeod Berths in PS Dec. 7 to Discuss Life, Career, Book By Larry Jameson PALM SPRINGS – Hometown performer Gavin MacLeod, a sixdecade television acting veteran best known for the iconic roles of news writer Murray Slaughter and Captain Merrill Stubing in two of the biggest TV series in history — “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” and “The Love Boat,” respectively — will introduce and autograph his new memoir at Just Fabulous bookstore on Saturday, Dec. 7. In “This is Your Captain Speaking: My Fantastic Voyage Through Hollywood, Faith & Life” (Thomas Nelson), written with Mark Dagostino. MacLeod shares stories and memories of a long career — candidly revealing the highs and lows of his life, and how discovering faith gave him true happiness. From his humble theatrical beginnings in upstate New York to Radio City Music Hall and then onward to Hollywood, he discusses how his entertainment industry career — like that of so many others — was “no overnight success.” Some of MacLeod’s tales are hair-raising. As a young, starving artist trying to break into work on www.desertstarweekly.com
Broadway, he survived on buttered rolls, hot dogs and “ketchup soup.” He recalls his battles with depression and near-suicide while working on the TV series “McHale’s Navy,” and with alcoholism (he’s been sober for some 39 years) — as well as surviving two heart attacks and other health issues. A consummate storyteller, MacLeod also relates his fondest memories of meeting and working with countless stars, such as Cary Grant, Steve McQueen, Robert Redford, Gregory Peck, Bette Davis, Frank Sinatra, Ethel Merman, Ella Fitzgerald, Ronald Reagan, Milton Berle and Fred Astaire. “My life has taken one incredible turn after another,” writes the actor. “I’ve gotten to do what I wanted to do. I’ve been a captain! I’ve been given this incredible gift of life and now I want to use it to give back. That’s why I’m sharing my story here…” MacLeod will appear at Just Fabulous from 2-4 p.m. The bookstore is located at 515 N. Palm Canyon Drive. For more info, call 760.864.1300 or visit bjustfabulous.com.
My life has taken
one incredible turn after another. I’ve
gotten to do what I wanted to do. I’ve been a captain! I’ve been given
this incredible gift of life and now I
want to use it to
give back. That’s why I’m sharing my story here…
—Actor Gaviin MacLeod
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