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The McCallum Theatre
Image courtesy of The McCallum Theatre By Pamela Price The McCallum Theatre welcomes spring with a stunning array of performances from Catskills on Broadway starring Freddie Roman and The Letterman to Rhapsody in Blue and The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain. The diversity is dynamic with a rainbow of entertainers that catering to all tastes. Joshua Bell, pianist
performance with San Hayward, pianist on Feb. 4 kept the audience in rapt attention with a program of that began with Brahms and concluded with Prokofiev. That’s the proverbial tip of the musical iceberg. Fans of mid-century music will find The Letterman (yes, they still wear ‘letter sweaters’) have one performance only on February 24th; for the record, there first hit in 1661,
“The Way You Look Tonight” has endured, like all of through several generations. If you’re still in that mid-century time warp, grab tickets for Neill Berg’s Fifty Years of Rock & Roll, March 5 and 6. This nostalgic look back to Broadway’s greatest rock musicals relives the era of legends from Buddy Holly and Chuck Berry to Stevie Wonder and The Beach Boys. On to The Desert
By Desert Star Staff Sunny Thompson is a singer/actress/ recording artist best known for her award-winning one-woman portrayal of Marilyn Monroe in the long-running play with music, “Marilyn Forever Blonde.” Sunny performed the play for a decade, more than 700 performances, from the West End in London to Auckland, New Zealand, while crisscrossing the United States and Canada many times over. Sunny finally retired
the role in 2017 by saying “I can’t play 36 forever!” “I wasn’t a big Marilyn fan before I started playing her onstage,” said Sunny, “but after spending more than ten years saying her words on stage, night after night, helped me understand the difficult life she led and why so many people love her so much! Performing a one-woman play about someone so lonely and desperate to be loved showed me how lucky I am to have a husband and a family to love
and support me. I feel like I’ve become incredibly close to Marilyn Monroe over the years and it’s ironic that I am getting a star on The Palm Springs Walk of Stars right next to Marilyn. I hope she knows how much I love her!” The London Times said Sunny as Marilyn Monroe was, “Astonishing! Seldom do you see something so authentic!” The Boston Globe said Sunny was “Breathtaking! Picture
Actress Sunny Thompson added to Palm Springs “Walk of the Stars.”
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Symphony’s “Pops Concerts“ now in its 30th season. There is still time to reserve seats for John Mueller’s Winter Dance Party, a tribute to The Big Bopper, Richie Valens and Buddy Holly, An Evening with Matthew Morrison, March 21st and their final performance for this season, Big Band Broadway Starring Debbie Gravitte, April 11. The Palm Springs Friends
of the Philharmonic 20182019 series concludes their season with The Royal Scottish National Orchestra, April 2 with my personal favorite, Rachmaninoff, Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Thomas Sondergard, conductor. For the complete schedule www,mccallumtheatre. com. Box Office hours Monday -Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 760-340-2787.
Guide Dogs - Dog Days Afternoon 2019
Jeannie Cunningham, Bill Nicholson, Donna McMillan, Host Steve Maloney Photo by Pat Krause Story and Photos by Pat Krause Guide Dogs of the Desert hosted its 11th annual Dog Day Afternoon on Feb. 6th at the beautiful historic Smoke Tree Ranch in Palm Springs. It was a lovely afternoon where guests were treated to a delicious buffet Lunch under a big white tent. Guests were greeted by several guide dogs in training and their handlers. Guide dogs and puppies were everywhere, and guests could see and pet them and ask
questions about the dogs. Yvonne and Steve Maloney hosted this fundraising luncheon again this year. Event co-chairs were Patrick Mundt and Tristan Milanovich. The guide dogs are in demand all over the country, and there is always a waiting list. It costs a lot to breed, raise and train a guide dog. So fundraisers are essential to continue the work. One way is for people to sponsor a guide dog and get updates on their training
Co-Chair Patrick Mundt, Hostess Yvonne Maloney, Sherrie Reade, Lori Serfling, Ben Schirmer-Exec. Director. Photo by Pat Krause
and care. They get to name the puppy and attend the graduation luncheon and ceremony when the dog is given to its new handler. I found out that most of the guide dogs are bred to do that. The new group started training in September and will be ready to work with one of the lucky people who will get one in April. The ones who put in a request for a dog and are accepted must spend about four weeks with the dog to
make sure they work together. Most of the dogs at Guide Dogs are Labrador Retrievers and Standard Poodles. Guide dogs of the Desert were founded 46 years ago and is a non-profit organization. The organization believes that every legally blind person should have the use of a Guide Dog and that also includes individuals with many disabilities like balance issues, prosthesis, deafness, and PTS. Guide Dogs of the Desert
provides at NO COST a trained dog for their specific needs. At each table was a blindfold and guests were asked to put them on and remember where the salt was on the table. It was to give guests an idea of what it means to be blind and not able to even find the salt on the table, just a small example of blindness. There was a raffle and silent auction to raise funds for the dogs and training.
The Boys and Girls Club of Coachella Valley Annual Luncheon
Honorees-Ben Davis, Shirley Spork, Al Geiberger, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Grant Fuhr, Founder Connie Lurie, CEO Dr. Quinton Egson, Alumni LPGA star Donna Caponiand Amy Skieresz-Wilson. Photo by Pat Krause Byrnes, John Powell and Clifford Hackney. Photo by Pat Krause Story and Photos by Pat Krause The Boys and Girls Club of Coachella Valley held its annual Sports Heroes Luncheon on Sat. Feb. 9th at the Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort and Spa. They believe that they can change their lives with the Power of Sports. Every year they bring in some of the top names in sports from all years. This year’s honorees were Shirley Spork, LPGA co-founder, author, teacher, and LPGA professional golfer. Another honoree was Grant Fuhr, named one of the best Hockey Players in history. Canadian Hall of Famer and as a goalie has garnered many awards. Honoree Al Geiberger is a local legend with the first
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59 in professional golf at a tournament which named him, Mr. 59. His career in the PGA had many records set, was a Ryder Cup team member, PGA Champion, and author. Honoree Ben Davis was an NFL football Cornerback. He was selected as one of the top 100 players in Cleveland Browns history. Honoree Amy SkiereszWilson was an all-time athlete in Track and Field. Winning 7 NCAA titles and was the winner of many awards and races. The guests’ speaker was the famous Jackie JoynerKersee who won 3 golds, one silver and 2 bronze medals at four different Olympic Games. She was named one of the top amateur athletes, and again gold medaled in 4 World
Championships, 4 Goodwill games, and even the Pan American Game. She had won many awards and served on the board of the USA Track and Field. She is a fantastic athlete and gave an excellent speech. There was a silent and live auction to help raise money for the Boys and Girls Club of Coachella Valley. There was the annual Student-athlete Recognition, Karen Devine introduced the Athletes of the week. CEO Dr. Quinton Egson announced and introduced the Coachella Valley Student-Athletes of the Year. Connie Lurie was the MVP sponsor and Event Founder. Karen Devine announced the Sports Heroes Alumni who were in attendance. February 13, 2019
Parents tell how the Club helps their children stay out of trouble, get better grades in school. Many children from the Club are attending College which is an excellent tribute to the programs of Boys and Girls Club of Coachella Valley. They provide free meals and
snacks at the club. They look to help members improve their health and fitness lifestyle. The youthful club members offered 6,165 hours of community service. The Club has been saving and enhancing young lives for over 50 years.
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How to plan Charitable Deductions under New Tax Law
By Janice Gough Now is the time to consider gifting strategies for the next several years to maximize the tax changes for deduction purposes. The 2017 tax reform legislation package made several changes that make it especially important for “charitably inclined” people to carefully evaluate their charitable giving plans for 2018. While many people value their plans to give to charity around the holidays each year, for 2018, it is particularly important that you consider gifting strategies for the next several years to
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maximize the tax benefits of your generosity. While obtaining tax benefits may not be the primary motivating factor for your gifts to charity, the federal tax deduction for charitable contributions can prove valuable at tax time—and, with smart planning, there’s no reason why you would need to forego these tax benefits under the new tax law. Changes in Tax Reform Affecting the Charitable Contribution Calculus: The 2017 tax reform legislation roughly doubled the standard deduction to $24,000 per married couple and $12,000 per individual in 2018. This tax law change also limits the value of itemized deductions so that fewer people will itemize under the new tax law. For example, the deduction for state and local taxes was capped at $10,000, and the mortgage interest deduction was limited to interest on (new) mortgages of $750,000 or less; thus some people have fewer reasons to itemize. The charitable contributions deduction, itself, was left intact. However, you are required to itemize to claim a deduction for gifts to charity. This could exempt many taxpayers from receiving a deduction for charitable donations, without careful planning.
One’s income-based limits restrict the charitable contributions deduction to not exceed 50 percent of adjusted gross income (AGI). Also, if you make non- cash gifts in 2018, 30 percent of AGI is allowed if the donation is subject to capital gains treatment. The favorite gift of appreciated stock is subject to this restrictive 30 percent limit. Despite these limits, the wealthy may still benefit from donating appreciated stock. You can even generate tax savings by giving the stock instead of selling it and paying the associated tax. Furthermore, donating appreciated stock allows one to make a more significant gift because the appreciation in the stock’s value is essentially donated pre-tax.
this, it would entitle you to claim the itemized deduction in 2018, rather than potentially missing out on the deduction in both years and possibly place you in a lower tax bracket. If you enjoy continuous support to your charity and are concerned that the bunching technique will leave the charity without a regular gift during “off” years, An easy solution would be to Set up a donoradvised fund, which would help you to achieve your goal, and maximize the tax benefits of your gifts. A donor-advised fund is an account set up with a financial institution that can be funded with a large donation in a single year, however, allows you to direct funds to the charity or charities at your discretion to continue to provide a “more- steady” stream of support to the charity. Giving Strategies for If you have reached age Now & Coming Years: 70 1-2, and are taking required Because of the expanded minimum distributions (RMDs) standard deduction, many from an IRA type account, the clients may consider using “qualified charitable distribution” a “bunching” strategy to (QCD) strategy can be a consolidate charitable gifts great strategy to donate and into a single year, to cross the benefit tax-wise. These gifts standard deduction threshold are made directly from the IRA and itemize. For example, if you to the charity, and they serve typically donate $15,000 per to reduce the client’s RMD year to charity, you may want for the year. Merely ask the to consider giving $30,000 investment company to direct in 2018 and forgoing the funds of RMD to the charity. A donation in 2019. By doing QCD provides substantial tax
benefits because the donation directly reduces the client’s tax liability with no need to itemize. For example, if you are required to take a $50,000 RMD and you elect to direct $20,000 to charity, your taxable income from the IRA is limited to the $30,000 balance—reducing the tax bite, and potentially causing you to move to a lower income bracket.
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL Hi Kelly, My HOA sent out a proposed policy for owners wanting to install solar power systems installed on a roof shared with other units. I am not anxious to have any contractor mess with my roof or my neighbor’s since we all own it and we are in the middle of a lengthy roof replacement project. D.S., San Diego
adopting reasonable solar installation policies to make sure that both the applicant and the board or committee reviewing the applications are aware of the solar system installation requirements. Thanks, Kelly
contents of the agreement. Such agreements specify your responsibilities and protect your association neighbors. It isn’t fair if your solar system results in costs to the other owners who are not benefitting from the system. If you think the agreement is excessively burdensome, have a lawyer compare it to the aforementioned two statutes, to make sure the agreement doesn’t go too far. Sincerely, Kelly
Conclusion: There is no one-size-fits-all approach to charitable giving, but the new tax reform law has not eliminated the tax benefits that can be realized from donating. With careful planning, most clients can continue to support the charities of their choice while still obtaining substantial tax savings. Janice Gough is a Financial Advisor in Palm Springs. Janice provides the Strategies and Sound Solutions to help you obtain your Goals. Why not call Gough Financial for a Complimentary evaluation? We can be reached via Phone at (760) 251-7724 or Cell: (650) 200-8291or Email us at Janice@GoughFinancialSvcs. com. We also offer Strategies for Small Business Structuring & Planning.
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Shedding Light On Solar Applications
Dear D.S.: Civil Code 4746 applies to installation of solar systems on shared roofs, meaning roofs which are over stacked condominiums. Associations may require an owner to first develop a “solar site survey” showing how the shared roof can be fairly divided between the units under it. Associations also may require the owner to meet the conditions permitted by the statute – including maintaining, repairing and insuring it. This statute was new in 2018 and expands the strong preference toward solar installations expressed in Civil Code 714 and 714.1 by making it clear that homeowners may install solar systems even on a roof they share with other owners. Many associations are
Dear Mr. Richardson: I am interested in installing solar energy over my condo, but our board president feels they are ugly, so he always denies my request. He says even if he allowed it (and he won’t) I would be responsible for all roof damage and leaks covering all units in my building even though the solar array would only be just above my unit. Does he have the ability to continue saying no? J.N., Tustin
I have been attempting to get approval of a solar installation above my unit. I am being asked to sign a fairly comprehensive legal agreement, in addition to other restrictions, now that they handed over the process to a lawyer. I did not expect such a comprehensive and intimidating agreement. I would also like to ensure the process is simplified for future homeowners. Sincerely, S.M., San Diego
Dear S.M.: The association may under Kelly G. Richardson CCAL is a Fellow of the College Civil 4746(b)(2) require you of Community Association to sign an agreement under which you meet the conditions Lawyers and Senior Partner allowable under Civil 714.1 and of Richardson Ober PC, a California law firm known 4746, including a requirement for community association that this agreement bind later owners of your property. These advice. Send questions Dear J.N.: to Kelly@richardsonober. agreements are normally Your association’s president recorded on your property com. Past columns at www. is placing the HOA at legal HOAHomefront.com. All so that later owners are risk. You may want to show rights reserved®. legally notified of the fact and him a copy of Civil Code 714, 714.1, and 4746. Point him to 714(f) and (g), under which a violating association could be hit with a civil penalty of $1,000 to your community newspaper serving desert cities and beyond. plus an attorney fee award. Hopefully this will educate For as low as him and avoid escalating into For one year subscription a legal dispute. But the HOA mailed to your home can insist damage and leaks desert Please Call would be your responsibility. Best, Kelly.
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‘Having a penis and competing as a woman is not fair’
among the most outspoken critics who said that the tennis legend should be “accountable for public transphobic comments” made against people of another birth gender. Navratilova’s opinion on the topic came as a shock to many, as being an open lesbian herself the tennis star has always been an LGBT rights campaigner. Following an avalanche of criticism, the former tennis great apologized for her tweet promising to “educate herself on this issue.” Some social media users, however, expressed support for Navratilova suggesting she was forced to deliver an apology after being “intimidated from telling the truth.”
By Desert Star Staff Tennis legend Martina Navratilova was forced to apologize for comments she made on social media saying
that natural born men who ‘proclaim themselves female’ should not be allowed to compete against women. Navratilova’s remarks
came in response to a question from a Twitter follower who asked her about transgender women in sport. “That can’t be right. You
can’t just proclaim yourself a female and be able to compete against women,” the ninetime Wimbledon champion wrote. “There must be some standards, and having a penis and competing as a woman would not fit that standard.” The 62-year-old who is widely regarded as one of the greatest tennis players of all time triggered an uproar on social media with transgender community branding her comments as “bullying” and “discriminatory.” As soon as Martina posted her message angry responses and calls to apologize flooded Navratilova’s twitter account, forcing her to delete the initial post. Canadian transgender cyclist Rachel McKinnon was
By Desert Star Staff In a new poll from Quinnipiac University, California voters say legalizing marijuana has been good for the state, by a margin of 54 - 31 percent. Hispanic respondents had a slight edge over Whites, and men say 59 - 26 percent that legalizing marijuana has been good, compared to 49 - 35 percent among women. A majority of respondents in almost every region of California approve of legalization (Coastal 60%;
Bay Area 58%; Southern California 53%); only the Inland Valley disagreed at 45%. Californians in every age group except those 65 and over also approve, with 70% of those age 18-34 in agreement, and 65% of those age 35-49. Only 51% of respondents aged 50-64 think legalization has been good for California, while only 38% of those over 65 do. Democrats approve of legalization at 61% while only 33% of Republicans said they do.
There is almost no gender gap on the second question asked of voters, “Do you support or oppose erasing criminal records for marijuana possession?” where 64 - 28 percent are in support, carrying strongly across all regions of California and all age groups. However while 69% of Whites support erasing records, only 54% of Hispanics do. Republican support for erasing records is higher than their approval for legalization at 43%, and
Democrats came in at 74%. “This poll shows that California voters are happy with marijuana legalization in the state, and moreover don’t want to see people punished for possessing pot,” said Ellen Komp, deputy director of California NORML. “The dire consequences opponents warned of before voters approved Prop. 64 in 2016 to legalize the recreational use and sale of cannabis haven’t materialized, and instead the state is starting to see the
benefits of a regulated market.” From January 30 February 4, Quinnipiac University surveyed 912 California voters with a margin of error of +/- 4.1 percentage points.
By Desert Star Staff A landmark legal battle is set to unfold between a mother-of-two who says she was arrested for identifying a transgender woman as male, and the alleged victim who has repeatedly reported Twitter users to police for harassment. 38-year-old Kate Scottow from Hertfordshire says that her life has been turned upside down since police arrived at her house on December 1 last year to arrest her, bring her to a station, take her DNA and fingerprints, before opening an investigation that
still hasn’t been resolved. “I was arrested in my home by three officers, with my autistic ten-year-old daughter and breastfed 20-month-old son present,” Scottow wrote on popular online forum Mumsnet. “I was then detained for seven hours in a cell with no sanitary products (which I said I needed) before being interviewed then later released under investigation... I was arrested for harassment and malicious communications because I called someone out and misgendered them on Twitter.”
Scottow says that her laptop and mobile phone have been retained as evidence, preventing her from working on her Master’s degree in forensic psychology. Hertfordshire police told RT in a statement that an investigation is “ongoing” but insisted that Scottow’s electronic devices have now been returned to her, and denied not issuing her with sanitary products, noting the “request is recorded on our custody system and the products provided.” ‘Reasonable belief that it is impossible to change sex.’
The entire investigation was started following a complaint by Stephanie Hayden. She first became widely known last year after comedy writer Graham Linehan was issued with a police caution for “deadnaming” her – referring to her as “Tony” after her birth name Anthony Halliday – though she has pursued a string of similar complaints, including one against a transsexual lawyer. In this case, Scottow is being accused of using two separate Twitter accounts to “harass, defame, and publish derogatory and defamatory tweets” about Hayden, calling her a “racist, xenophobic and a crook” and a “fake lawyer.” Her defense insists that Scottow was expressing a “genuine and reasonable belief” that it is impossible to “practically speaking change sex.” Nonetheless, thanks to an injunction the judge has banned her from posting about Hayden online or making any references to her previous identity. Hayden has promised to start further legal action against the Daily Mail, which turned the Mumsnet post into a news story. Ironically for someone who has become the symbol
of increased police attention on Twitter hate speech crimes (though she insists she is not an activist) Hayden reportedly has a criminal record herself. Legal news site RollOnFriday reported last year that in 1999, while still Anthony Halliday, she was convicted of assaulting a man with a golf club while abusing her victim as a “big fat bastard.” During the sentencing, the judge noted Halliday’s previous convictions for disorderly behavior and dishonesty. ‘Are we getting to the PC tipping point?’ The case has attracted comment from several prominent conservative voices and free speech advocates. “You can’t police properly if officers are endlessly filling custody suites with 38-year-old mums whose crime is to have caused needless offense on Twitter,” wrote former foreign secretary Boris Johnson in his Telegraph column. “Are we getting to the PC tipping point yet? This is insane and has to stop,” tweeted Donald Trump Jr. “UK is f***ed,” surmised Australian newspaper columnist Rita Panahi.
Poll Shows California Voters Approve of Marijuana Legalization California NORML, the state chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, is a nonprofit membership organization that has been advocating for the rights of cannabis consumers in California since 1972.
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3 Tips for a Successful 2019 and Beyond
By Desert Star Staff The demands of today’s always-connected culture can make finding balance in life nearly impossible. Between work, school and extracurricular activities, schedules can be crazy, and setting aside time to exercise is often difficult. For Performance Enhancement Specialist Emily Hutchins, balance is key to seeing hard work turn into lifelong, healthy habits. “Whether my clients are striving to lose those last couple pounds or completing their 100th marathon, the most important thing to me is that they’re on track to a long life of great health,” Hutchins said. To help build easy, longterm fitness habits and set yourself up for a successful year of healthy living, Hutchins recommends these tips. Get Real: Whether trying a new workout class, joining a local gym or training for your first marathon, set an attainable fitness goal you have confidence in. Finding a
workout plan you enjoy or a friend to hold you accountable can help establish a routine. While falling into old habits can happen as the year goes on, setting realistic intentions can help you stay on track and avoid excuses.
Recover Smarter: Your journey to better health doesn’t end at the finish line or when you get in your car after a fitness class. In fact, what you put into your body post-workout can be a critical piece of your fitness path and help prepare you for your next workout so you can keep working toward your goals throughout the year. Hutchins recommends low-fat chocolate milk after a tough workout to help repair, rebuild and refuel muscles. With natural, high-quality protein to build lean muscle, fluids and electrolytes to replace what you lose in sweat, calcium for strong bones and the right carb-to-protein ratio to refuel exhausted muscles, chocolate milk is the real deal for real recovery.
Photo courtesy of Getty Images Relax and Unwind: Make sure to give yourself a break, relax and unwind, too. It is important to refuel both your body and mind for balance in the midst of a busy schedule. Reset with something you love to do like
cooking or curling up with a good book. This can help you recharge to take on the next day and the next workout. It takes real work day-in and day-out to build healthy habits that can benefit you long-term. Setting goals, recovering properly and
“When you go to a concert, you’re with other people,” she points out. “When you listen to music on the radio and Michiganders age 65 and older you have people talking to you, there’s a human element affected by Alzheimer’s - and that music always brings while music is not a cure for to life. When they go to a the disease, Feuerstein notes concert with friends, people it can help improve mood feel alive, they feel uplifted.” and even cognitive function. AARP is promoting the link Not only could listening to a live music performance benefit between music and brain health to older adults at events around a person’s mental health, Feuerstein says it can also help Michigan, including AARP on TAP, monthly social gatherings reduce the social isolation that held at craft breweries. some older adults experience.
Music as Medicine for a Healthy Brain By Desert Star Staff LANSING, Mich. – Music is said to be food for the soul, but it also can help nourish the brain. Jennifer Feuerstein, associate state director of AARP Michigan, says the recent focus in the research community on the health benefits of music has revealed positive
effects on brain function. And whether it’s jazz, country, or rock and roll, she explains personalized music playlists can activate regions of the brain not affected by early Alzheimer’s disease. “So, when people who have dementia listen to music, it actually causes them to come alive, or to awaken, because music that they’re familiar
with helps them to recapture some of the old memories that have been lost,” she states. A study from London specifically suggests that enjoying music performed live not only boosts happiness and well-being, but attending a concert once every two weeks could add up to nine years to a person’s life. There are about 180,000
By Desert Star Staff Black History Month, or National African-American History Month, is an annual celebration of achievements and endeavors by black Americans and a time for recognizing the central role
played by African-Americans in US history. It is also a recognition of the epic struggles and challenges AfricanAmericans had to overcome to achieve those successes. The story of Black History Month begins in 1915, half a
century after the Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery in the United States. That year the ‘Association for the study of African-American Life and History’ was founded, leading the way to research and promoting achievements
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Rancho Mirage’s Tolerance Education Center Celebrates Black History Month by black Americans. In 1926 the second week in February was chosen to be dedicated as national Black History week. Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month. Other countries around the world, including Canada and the United Kingdom, also devote a month to celebrating black history. On Tuesday, February 5th, the Tolerance Education Center screened the film “Three Women.” The film tells the story of three creative, contemporary African-American women friends from the South Side of Chicago. The film
explores their current creative pursuits, interspersed with their perspectives on growing up in segregated African-American communities and how racism affected their families. The film was followed by a Q & A session with the film producer and one of the starring actors, Linda Tate, who calls Indio home. Tate is a Jazz vocalist, songwriter, and composer. Also present was film director Anthony Rizzo. Rizzo, owner and creative director of TR Media, shared that there are compelling stories everywhere in the world, waiting to be told. He specializes in bringing those stories into captivating life.
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Understanding Insurance Benefits
Photo courtesy of Getty Images By Desert Star Staff No matter where you are in life, whether you’re just starting your career or nearing retirement, it’s important to understand the voluntary benefits available to you that can complement traditional health insurance. While health insurance can help cover medical costs in the event of injury or illness, sometimes there are additional expenses your health care plan doesn’t cover. Voluntary benefits, such as life insurance, disability insurance and dental insurance, offered by your employer or as portable options through a company like Colonial Life can help bridge the gap should an unexpected event occur. “Even if an employee has
to pay a nominal sum for a voluntary benefit like disability insurance or dental coverage, it can be well worth it,” said Sharlyn Lauby, president of ITM Group Inc., creator of the HR Bartender blog and contributor to Colonial Life’s WorkLife blog. “Think of voluntary benefits as those specialized, personalized extras that make your overall benefits package exactly what you’d like it to be.” Benefits can be complex, but with the right information about the options available you can make choices that best fit your lifestyle and budget. Consider these common voluntary options: Life Insurance: While almost nine out of 10 Americans agree most people need life insurance,
just 60 percent said they have it, according to LIMRA’s Trends in Life Insurance Ownership study. With benefits typically paid tax-free to your beneficiary, life insurance can provide peace of mind and help loved ones pay for funeral costs, cover living expenses, pay off debt, finance future needs and protect retirement plans. Policies are often available through employers, but you may lose the coverage if you change jobs. However, portable policies are also available that allow you to maintain coverage even if you change jobs or retire. To learn how much life insurance protection your family needs, visit worklife. coloniallife.com/calculator. Disability Insurance:
No one usually expects to get sick or injured, however, disability insurance can help protect your income and maintain your lifestyle if a physician determines you’re unable to work due to a covered accident or illness. Common conditions such as pregnancy and childbirth, heart attacks, strokes, cancer and accidents make up the majority of disabilities that lead to an inability to work. With short-term disability benefits, you receive financial support for a predetermined amount of time to cover expenses such as a mortgage or rent, car payments, utilities and more so you can focus on recovery. Dental Insurance: Daily brushing and flossing can help keep your mouth healthy, but that’s not always enough as dental problems can lead to other health problems if left unattended. When you see a dentist for routine appointments and necessary procedures, dental insurance can help reduce the out-of-pocket expense. In fact, among insurance benefits typically provided to employees, 61 percent of workers view dental benefits as important, ranking second after medical insurance, according to LIMRA. Dental insurance provides coverage for regular cleanings and more extensive procedures like fillings, crowns, dentures and tooth removal. Some plans even offer allowances for orthodontic work like braces and retainers.
3 Ways to Make Your Heart Healthier By Desert Star Staff Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States? One in four people die from it each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and millions more have it or are at risk of developing the disease. Smoking, being overweight or having diabetes, high cholesterol levels, high blood pressure or a family history of heart disease all increase your chances of getting the disease. The good news is that you can do something about it. “It’s never too late - or too early - to lower your risk for heart disease,” said Josephine Boyington, Ph.D., a nurse, licensed nutritionist and program director in the Division of Cardiovascular Health at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health. “Heart disease is a general term for a variety of conditions, such as clogged arteries, that make it difficult for your heart to pump blood properly,” she said. “Adopting small changes, like moving more and following a heart-healthy
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eating plan, can make a big difference. Research has shown that making healthy lifestyle changes that last can be a lot easier when you have friends or family doing it with you.” To mark American Heart Month, the NHLBI - the nation’s leader in research on the prevention and treatment of heart, lung, blood and sleep disorders - is encouraging that kind of group support. It is celebrating “Our Hearts,” a national effort to motivate Americans to join each other in adopting heart-healthy behaviors throughout the year and beyond. Ready to start? Here are three tried-and-true ways you and your friends and family can help each other give your hearts a boost. 1. Adopt a healthy eating plan. Try NHLBI’s Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating plan. It’s free and, when compared to a typical American diet, has been scientifically proven to lower blood pressure and improve blood cholesterol levels. The DASH eating plan features fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish, beans, nuts and lean meats, and it limits foods
that are high in saturated fats, sugars and sodium. Have fun with menus by inviting friends to join you for a heart-healthy dinner party or start a lunch club at work and trade creative recipe ideas with your colleagues. 2. Move more and #MoveWithHeart. One of the major risk factors for heart disease is inactivity. Getting up and moving helps lower that risk - and you don’t need to put in hours at a time to
see results. Breaking up your daily activity into small chunks, such as 10-minute increments three times a day for five days a week, can begin to make a difference. To stay motivated, find a walking buddy or make a standing date to walk with a friend or neighbor, dance at home with your kids or play a pickup soccer or basketball game with colleagues. The bottom line: just move. 3. Quit smoking. It can be
Accident Insurance: When an accident happens, one of the last things many people want to think about is how they’re going to pay the bills. You can prepare for the unexpected with accident insurance, which provides a lump-sum benefit – based on the injury suffered and treatment received – that can be used to help pay for expenses following an accidental injury, such as doctor bills, co-pays, emergency room fees, transportation, lodging and follow-up care. Critical Illness Insurance No matter your age or health status, a sudden illness could significantly impact your financial well-being, and health insurance may not cover everything. When a critical illness such as a heart attack, stroke or major organ failure occurs, major expenses often follow, and critical illness insurance can help off-set costs. In addition to your day-to-day bills, the lump-sum benefit can be used to pay for treatment- and recovery-related expenses including deductibles and copays, child care, travel and lodging, gym memberships and out-of-network treatment facilities and procedures. Learn more about how you can live healthier, enjoy more success at work and take full advantage of your benefits at worklife.coloniallife. com. Family Features
hard to stop, but the benefits to your lungs and heart are huge. For inspiration and to keep you motivated, consider a support group. You can find resources and connect with a trained counselor by calling 1-800-QUIT-NOW or visiting smokefree.gov. For more information about heart health, and to discover what activities are going on in your community, visit nhlbi.nih. gov/ourhearts. Use #OurHearts on social media to share how you and your friends and family are keeping your hearts healthy. Family Features
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Heart Return to the Road in 2019 “Love Alive”
Heart has created a meaningful body of work with songs that are deeply woven into the culture. Can you describe the Might this year’s tour feeling of what it’s like be different in any way to perform these songs than the 2016 tour? in front of longtime fans ANN: It will be unlike as well as new ones? any other Heart tour that has ANN: It feels good to see been. Some of the songs will people’s eyes light up when be classic of course, but this we play one of the classic tour will be a new animal. songs they know and love. I NANCY: I think this always wonder how a song like tour should look feel and “Crazy On You” hits the mind sound bigger than other and soul of a 17-year-old in Heart tours so far. 2019...they seem to be as into it live as everyone else. When What is the connective I think of the connection we tissue between Heart and continue to have with our very the other artists you’ve diverse audience, I am deeply invited to tour with you? grateful and always amazed! NANCY: I think this year NANCY: It’s an incredible to burn out a little bit. Things is a good year to show the feeling and a great compliment had just reached a heavy collective impact of some to see our loyal fans and the climax. Working with my powerful women in music. We new generation of Heart fans other new band Roadcase would usually steer clear of at the shows. It speaks to Royale was a life-saver. Writing the female-centric concept, the songs as well as giving a brand new songs playing but in the light of current bigger sense of history to the shows and delivering a new events it seems like the right younger ones. It’s authentic album with them was the statement at the right time.” live music with no added medicine my soul needed. ANN: Sheryl and Joan we prerecorded or auto tuned Ryan Waters (who with Liv have known for a long time. We vocals or tracks blended in. Warfield worked in Prince’s have hung out and appreciated No bells or whistles, smoke band) will be joining me on the each other’s music onstage or mirrors. I think in many Heart stage and I know that and off. Brandi Carlile is a fresh ways that’s a whole new will inject a wonderful magic and authentic artist that we thing for young kids who into the Heart equation. both love....and Elle King is my love music and they know ANN: Absolutely! Both favorite new artist. She has so the difference and appreciate Nancy and I have stretched much soul and attitude! We it. It’s completely real. our wings in life these last three are so thrilled to host all these years. We’ve both lived and artists on the “Love Alive” tour. ••••••••••••••
Q&A With Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart, 2019
By Desert Star Staff Congratulations on the news of the upcoming tour. What inspired you to name it “Love Alive”? ANN: “Love Alive” is a song and a sentiment that goes back a long way with us. It goes forward too. It is a hopeful, positive and universal vibe like we feel this tour will be. NANCY: Yes! I think the tour will spark some positive new energy as we rediscover some of our iconic songs and also some fan favorites. Calling the tour “Love Alive” was something Ann and I felt
instantly good about. We have always had many love-themed mottos along the way like “Love Rules,” “Love Wins,” “Love is IT”--and of course it’s a very cool song as well.
Max Rodriguez It is the event of the year, and hundreds of locals want to work in it, Goldenvoice is hiring employees for Stagecoach and the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, but many of those applying are interest in access to the festival rather than the job title. Bader Sulieman is a student at San Diego State University, and he traveled with a group of friends for a chance to get a job inside the festivals.
Sulieman said, “We just made the trip out here cause we figured why not get into Coachella for free and work and it will be a good time we’re all close friends.” A Goldenvoice official said the majority of new hires would work for the “resources” department, which is in charge of changing trash bags and keeping the polo grounds clean. Melissa Flores is a local from La Quinta, and she
This will mark Heart’s first tour in three years. During this time, you both released your own projects. Do you feel your time apart will inject Heart with a new energy? NANCY: Yes, I could see it was time for Heart to have a break. We’d been slogging through tour after tour fairly nonstop and were starting
loved. We have breathed and traveled and experienced life. We come to this tour with fresh energy and oxygen.
More than 600 attend Stagecoach and Coachella job fair wants to work at the festival but worries about working under the desert heat. Flores said, “Well hopefully I get the silent disco that’s indoor, so that’s why I chose that.”
The employees may be placed anywhere inside the more than 70 acres Empire Polo, and at times be positioned nowhere near the stage. But regardless of
where the employees get places, getting inside the festival is half the battle. The Coachella Valley, Music, and Arts Festival, begins on April 12 – 21, while Stagecoach starts on April 26.
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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FEBRUARY 13 – 19, 2019 ASTROLOGICAL FORECAST BY RISA D’ANGELES
to create a journal of what you value about yourself, to write an autobiography, in order to make deeper contact with your essential beingness. Venus waits patiently to hear your story, your self narrative, aspirations. There’s a sadness because the time for something is not yet. It will be soon. You must be ready.
Venus is in your tenth house of being recognized in the world. You’re becoming a bit more attractive and charming. The vulnerability you carry is your heart on your sleeve, filled with unexpected feelings, diplomatic abilities, magnetic keeping-the-peace responses. To be even more interesting CANCER show a real interest in art, dance, ancient artifacts and music. Tend to health with care Have you found new friends, – your valuable asset. And be perhaps one in particular? willing to cooperate more. Have you left old friends behind? Do you realize why TAURUS others like you? Because you have qualities they want to It’s good be in retreat, a emulate, knowledge they want healthful state of affairs for to know about, competency Taurus who can be seen in and practicality they want to fields, meadows, farms, hill imitate. People look at your and dale, but often not in skills and experiences and crowds. Taurus is not very the presence you bring to all urbanized. A good thing. gatherings. You have authority They are private, expressing and Venus wants you to love behind protective veils share more with everyone. It’s (doors), in the quietude of their good to pursue something home(s). Venus is known for of beauty – imaginative, bringing romance and ending inventive and splendid. things. Ending a value or a resource no longer useful. LEO Taurus is either the singer or the one who can’t sing. Routine things these days Both express themselves in make you feel hindered, hopes and dreams. Uranus caught, caged and slightly (change) is in your sign soon! crazy. You simply must be let free, able to pursue travel, GEMINI journeys, new insights, new realities, new waves of thought You think about hopes, dreams streaming through the ethers. and wishes, and somehow Something exotic is happening a bit of a wound appears. to the way you express Perhaps, for some reason, yourself. Attractive before, you feel hindered or limited. now you’re attractive, lovingly Venus, whose light protects magnetic and becoming even you, has plans for you behind more creative. Something the scenes. Venus asks you you would never consider
becomes a possibility. Paint.
VIRGO Multiple realities, all connected to relationships, creative, and home endeavors appear. Something financial and resourceful comes forth. Do not allow it to wound or confuse you. Sharing power becomes possible because you want to harmonize differences, soothe any chaos or conflict, become intimate in terms of spiritual understanding (also physical). If partnered, you realize their goodness in the depth of your heart. For “love underlies everything.”
LIBRA Venus provides you with wisdom of how to be in a relationship and how to create a beautiful balanced harmonious home environment. You are to love your partner with all your heart and your Soul. Creating deep intimate connections through praise and appreciation. This heals and brings forth unexpected gifts in the relationship. Be willing to compromise, adapt and make peace wherever there is no peace. If single apply these to friends and family, past, present and the future. Everything and everyone become your relationship.
harmony in all environments - from work to home to yard to garden to garage to car to people to groups. Organizing outer harmony creates an inner sense of joy, accomplishment and pleasure. Being successful now means being cooperative, instilling in everyone a team spirit, and having the willingness to understand and serve the needs of others. Try.
SAGITTARIUS You become more charming, playful and dramatic these days. Even your choice of music and food reflects this. Are children or young people around? They will reflect this also, especially the dramatic parts. Your self-expression and sense of values enter a Venusian (soft, loving, romantic) phase of creativity. There’s so much to be kind, giving and cheerful about. So much fun to have. So many dramatic situations to enter. And to be the bright rising star!
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You have a special task in the coming months. To create and anchor a true (not only outer)
So much of your focus is home and family. You seek to aid and heal others whenever there you see sadness or wounding. Art is a source of strength for you., So often you’re nostalgic for things traditional. You value color, art and books in your home and all that you create is peaceful, beautiful and useful (like the art of hand stitched quilts). Think about how to build a greenhouse attached to your home to nurture greens and medicinal plants and herbs.
elected members of Congress on luxury trips to Israel where attendees meet with Israeli officials. The Intercept reports it has spent $12.9 million bringing 363 lawmakers and 657 congressional staff members to Israel between 2009-2018, with a typical trip costing between $9,300 to $10,500.
Politicians on both sides of the aisle know the importance of giving speeches at AIPAC’s annual conference, particularly if they are considering a presidential run, as the group will encourage its members to support pro-Israel candidates and put candidates in touch with big donors. AIPAC also helped draft
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You are calm and serene. Home is your value and your pleasure. You are grateful.
AQUARIUS We find you talking a lot these days about what you value, making plans, being out and about talking with friends, farmers and seeking to work with them in order to bring forth the necessary food for humanity. You find many companions along the way that agree with your values, interests and exchange of ideas. Great ideas always precipitate down to become great ideals within humanity. As an Aquarian, all that you do benefits humanity. Good work.
PISCES A level of contentment is felt in your heart and mind. Wherever you find yourself, there is an inner feeling of safety, security and in the right place. After a while you feel concern for your finances, security and the future. It is good at this time to offer yourself in service to others without thought of compensation. And to make greater and more contact with the spirit world. In this way, love is released which creates your present and future wellbeing. It’s your birthday soon. 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.
‘Al about the Benjamins’: Ilhan Omar sparks Twitter backlash over ‘anti-Semitic’ post By Desert Star Staff Rep Ilhan Omar’s tweet that US politicians’ support for Israel is ‘all about the Benjamins’ sparked a furious backlash on Twitter, with cries of anti-Semitism from some, while others detailed the Israeli lobby’s influence. The controversy kicked off when Omar shared, and responded to, a tweet by journalist Glenn Greenwald about Republican Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) threatening punishment against her and Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) for their support for the Boycott Divestment & Sanctions (BDS) movement. Journalist Batya UngarSargon swiftly reacted, wondering who Omar thinks “is paying American politicians to be pro-Israel,” and accused her of making an “anti-Semitic trope.” “AIPAC!” the congresswoman responded, referencing the influential American Israel Public Affairs Committee lobby group,
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which spent $3.5 million on pro-Israel lobbying in 2018, and $3.4 million in 2017. Many took to Twitter to accuse Omar of antiSemitism, with others claiming ignorance about AIPAC. Some people tried to explain the lobbying group’s influence, with one person drawing attention to a tweet by the US Ambassador to Israel that described AIPAC as “Israel’s national strategic asset.” AIPAC’s own website explains how its Congressional Club members must “Make a minimum financial commitment of $2,500 a year, or $5,000 per two-year election cycle, to pro-Israel politics,” and commit to “giving political contributions in a clearly pro-Israel context to candidates running for the United States House of Representatives and/or the United States Senate.” Its education arm, the American Israel Education Foundation, brings newly-
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the Israel Anti-Boycott Act (S. 720) bill criminalizing support for the BDS after outlining in its 2017 lobbying agenda that the passage of the law was one of its top priorities. In 2009, two congressmen forgot to remove AIPAC from a letter they sent to President Barack Obama about the Middle East peace process. www.desertstarweekly.com
New CVRep Playhouse to Open in Cathedral City with the Musical, CHESS! CHESS is a Musical Theatre Metaphor for Romantic Rivalries and Political Intrigue!
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By Desert Star Staff Cathedral City, CA– After months of preparation and great anticipation, The Coachella Valley Repertory
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Theatre (CVRep) has announced it will open their newly renovated, 208 seats, Cathedral City playhouse with the dynamic musical,
Sunny Thompson added to PS “Walk of the Stars.”
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CHESS - Music by Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson of the Rock Group ABBA Lyrics by Time Rice and Book by Richard Nelson. “It’s hard to believe that in just a few weeks, CVRep will be presenting the dynamic musical CHESS in our brand new, fully equipped, technically advanced playhouse,” says CVRep Artistic Director and Founder, Ron Celona. “Our new playhouse located on the corner of Highway 111 and Cathedral Canyon Drive in Cathedral City is truly a dream come true for me and all involved at CVRep. Although purchasing and converting the old Imax into a professional “live theatre” venue has been a challenge, thanks to our amazing Board of Directors, staff, volunteers and generous supporters. Our newly renovated playhouse will not only enable us to present larger scale productions like CHESS, and seat more patrons than we have in the past, I believe it is also destined to have a positive impact on Cathedral City as well as the entire Coachella Valley.” ABBA, collaborators of CHESS, are giants of rock music and rock musicals; and with CHESS they have created a complex rock opera that played to full Broadway houses and standing ovations. When CHESS made its Broadway debut in 1988, it was considered a significant and influential piece of musical theater for its time, as it allegorically reflected
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the Cold War tensions of the 1980s. With a musical score by Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson of the rock group ABBA, lyrics by Tim Rice and a book by Richard Nelson, CHESS continues to have relevance in today’s complex world. It is a highly entertaining musical that transforms the ancient and distinguished game of chess into a metaphor for romantic rivalries and East-West political intrigue. The story of CHESS revolves around a politically driven, cold war-era chess tournament between two grandmaster chess players. The pawns in this musical form a love triangle between a loutish American chess star, an earnest Russian champion and a Hungarian American female assistant who arrives at the international chess match in Bangkok with the American but manages to fall in love with the Russian. From Bangkok to Budapest the players, lovers, politicians, and spies manipulate and are manipulated to the pulse of a monumental rock score that includes “One Night in Bangkok,” “I Know Him So Well,” and “Heaven Help My Heart.” The cast of CHESS includes: Robin De Lano, Mathew Dotson, Ashley Hunt, Garrett Marshall, Glen Rosenblum, David Sattler, and Jeremy Whatley (see bios below) CHESS had its Broadway premiere in 1988 - “One of the best rock scores ever
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Springs Cultural Center as it is the featured attraction for Modernism Week on Saturday, February 23rd at 7:30 pm. Sunny will perform live following the screening! Special Screening! American Documentary Film Festival at the Palm Springs Cultural Center Saturday, February 23, 2019, at 7:30 PM Sunny will perform live on stage after the screening! Sunny’s Star Dedication, Friday, February 22nd, 2019 at 2 pm
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“Hello Dolly” Lights Up The Stage at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre
Don’t send me hate mail for saying this, but Betty Buckley as the latest Dolly Gallagher Levi, the quintessential meddling yenta and one of the most iconic characters in American Musical Theatre, is not quite up to the same level of performance as most of her predecessors, including the one and only Carol Channing, who starred in the original 1964 premiere, produced by David Merrick and choreographed and directed by the extraordinary late Gower Champion. Homage to his distinctive work is on display by choreographer Warren Carlyle, who captured Champion’s highly stylized movements, adding his own bells and whistles to the quirky dance sequences. The original play closed in December 1970 after 2,844 performances. Other Dollies include Mary Martin, Ginger Rogers, Pearl Bailey, Ann Miller, Ethel Merman, Angela Lansbury, Barbra Streisand, Bernadette Peters, and Bette Midler, who starred in the recent Broadway revival, breaking box office records and honored with four Tonys. Let me hasten to add, however, that despite some vocal and physical limitations, Buckley’s bigger-than-life presence gifted the opening night audience with a crowd-pleasing performance. Under the tight, masterful direction of Jerry Zaks, who helms the first national tour, this latest “Hello Dolly” is a literally a feast for the eyes as the stage explodes in a profusion of
rainbow-colored, gorgeous 19th century costumes and playful, eye-popping sets by Santa Loquasto, wonderfully enhance by Natasha Katz’s lighting design and Scott Lehrer’s sound. For anyone not familiar with the story line, it goes like this. Based on Thornton Wilder’s play “The Matchmaker,” the action takes place in New York City in the 1880s. Widow Dolly Gallagher Levi is up to her usual matchmaking services and is hired by the not so lovable Horace Vandergelder, a “half-amillionaire” cantankerous Yonkers hay and feed store merchant, played by Broadway pro, Lewis J. Stadlen, who uses a bag of tricks and shtick, which is appropriate for his overall broad acting style. However, this is contrasted by Buckley’s more naturalistic approach, which makes the two differing acting styles a bit incongruous. This quite unlovable dude wants to be set up with New York milliner Mrs. Irene Molloy, played by Analisa Leaming. However, the plot thickens when Dolly decides she wants to be financially secure and schemes on how to get this rather nasty man to marry her. After having a loving marriage with her late husband Ephraim Levi, who she freely calls upon for advice, why, you might ask, would she want to be with this creep? Money. It’s all about money and she sums it up with: “Money, pardon the expression, is like manure. It’s not worth a thing unless it’s
Her skillful machinations pay off and Dolly (Betty Buckley) gets Horace Vandergelder (Lewis J. Stadlen) in the end. Photo by Julieta Cervantes
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Center) Lewis J. Stadlen as Horace Vandergelder and the Instant Glee Club sing “It Takes a Woman.” Photo by Julieta Cervantes spread around, encouraging young things to grow.” In the meantime, Vandergelder’s always loudly crying niece Ermengarde (Morgan Kirner) is madly in love with Ambrose Kemper (Garett Hawe) who her uncle does not approve of, yet. Spreading his nastiness to his two overworked and underpaid employees, Cornelius Hackl (Nic Rouleau) and Barnaby Tucker (Jess LeProtto,) they decide to escape for a day and pool their pitifully low resources and head to New York for fun. They wind up in Mrs. Molloy’s hat shop where Cornelius becomes smitten with her and Barnaby falls headover-heels for her assistant, a zany Minnie Fay (Kristen Hahn). Cat-and-mouse hi-jinx begins as the two potential suitors hide from the old geezer who has come by the store to meet the woman he intends to marry. Akin to a French farce, the two young would-be lovers hide in either the closet or under a table, which Mrs. Molloy insures that no feet are protruding out. But never fear the right coupling eventually emerges. Under Zaks’ splendid direction, aided and marvelously abetted by David Chase’s dance arrangements and Don Pippin’s vocal arrangements, every production number is superb beginning with the opening song, “I Put My Hand In” performed by Dolly and Company, which takes place on Fourth Avenue in New York City. Other songs that you will surely remember include, “It Takes a Woman,” sung by Vandergelder and the Instant Glee Club, “Put on Your Sunday Clothes” performed by Cornelius, Barnaby, Dolly, Ambrose, and Ermengarde, the sweet “Ribbons Down My Back” sung by Mrs. Molloy, “Motherhood,” sung by Dolly, Vandergelder, Mrs. Molloy, Minnie Fay, Cornelius and Barnaby, and of course, the most memorable “Before The Parade Passes By,” with Dolly and the February 13, 2019
amazingly talented company. The showstopper takes place inside the Harmonia Gardens Restaurant, where Cornelius and Barnaby, with a very limited budget, have taken the two girls out to dinner. “The Waiters’ Gallop” is an extraordinary production number with the dancers performing unbelievably complicated movements, balancing trays as they move through their paces in lightening speed. It truly is a showstopper. Speaking of a showstopper, yes there is Dolly’s descent down the staircase attired in a vibrant red costume and matching headdress and following wild applause, we hear the signature song “Hello Dolly” during which one couldn’t help remembering Louis Armstrong’s recording of that tune. As you might have guessed, that unforgettable song is reprised at the end of Act II, with a rousing finale by
the entire company following which the audience sprang to its feet cheering wildly for the theatrical spectacle they just witnessed. So, while Buckley might not be the strongest Dolly ever, she more than delivered the price of the ticket. “HELLO DOLLY” Hollywood Pantages Theatre 6233 Hollywood Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90028 Run: Tuesday – Friday: 8:00pm Saturday: 2:00pm & 8:00pm Sunday: 1:00pm & 6:00pm Closing: Sunday, February 17, 2019 Tickets: Start at $35. HollywoodPantages.com or Ticketmaster.com Phone: 1-800-982-2787 or In Person: Hollywood Pantages Box Office Children under 5 will not be admitted to the theatre
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‘Momma’s House’ Heartbeat of Love Luncheon
Co-chair Stacy Mengedoth, Trey Gowdy and co-chair Jan Lupia. Photo by Pat Krause Story and Photos by Pat Krause The 6th annual HEARTbeat of Love luncheon was held at the Renaissance Resort and Spa in Indian Wells. The luncheon benefits Momma’s House, the only residential home in the Coachella Valley that provides shelter for Women In Crisis pregnancies. They started just five years ago and already have made an impact in the lives of 100 women and their babies. A video of some of the women currently in Momma’s House showed the level of love and understanding of being in Momma’s House. They told their story about their lives before coming to the home and how it has changed their lives. They get to earn high school diplomas, have a chance at jobs, get rid
of addictions and find a new meaning to live and love with the help of GOD. These women show a great deal of courage but they just needed help to get a better life, and many said they probably would not be here if it were not for Momma’s House, back on the streets, into drugs and would not have their children who they love. Each year Momma’s House brings in a well-known speaker to address the crowd. This year was no exception as they brought Congressman Trey Gowdy to speak. The event was held in the Emerald Room as it was sold out at almost 1100 guests. There was the usual silent auction filled with great gifts and a big live auction with one-of-a-kind items that went for large sums of
money to help Momma’s House. Trey Gowdy spoke to the crowd bringing out a lot of laughter during the first part of his speech. He told about a dream he had that was hilarious. In between, he would get serious and talk about his two decades as a prosecuting attorney. He said he came from humble beginnings and was not good at sports etc., but proved that anyone could achieve a goal in this country. He prosecuted a range of crimes, Drugs, Human Trafficking, bank robbers, child pornography, rape, and murder. He said that prosecuting capital crimes that required the death penalty were especially life-altering. He said when he won a seat in Congress that he was so
Trey Gowdy. Photo by Pat Krause happy to get out of prosecuting criminals. He mentioned his wife is not political, and is a teacher and delightfully told about his sons. Then he would get serious and talk about life and how we live it. He held the audience’s attention where there was no sound, just his voice, delivering a fantastic speech. One people will not forget. He said we all must decide on Life and how we live it, what we can stand up for what we believe and what you can do to achieve that goal.
Momma’s House opened its doors in 2013, and they address the needs of women with unplanned pregnancies and no means of support or a place to live. Many are in delicate situations. They give the women who are homeless, drug addicted, have casual sex, live in domestic violence and shame and The tools to live a better life. They give them Hope, confidence, and courage to face the future with parenting skills to counseling, all with a lot of love.
The Steve Chase 25th Anniversary Gala 2019
Barry Manilow. Photo by Pat Krause Story and Photos by Pat Krause The Steve Chase 25th anniversary Gala was held at the Palm Springs Convention Center on Saturday, Feb. 9th. The soldout crowd numbered over 1500 people who came to honor Desert Aids Project, DAP, on their fantastic anniversary and journey to stop HIV/AIDS. They have continued to grow into a facility that now works with all people, not just those and their families who have HIV/AIDS. They saw the need for all people who need help and have enlarged the facility with much-needed resources for all. This night is also an awards night to honor people who www.desertstarweekly.com
have given of their time, talent and monies. Co-chairs Patrick Jordan, Lauro Kibby, and Kevin Bass have made this gala into an extraordinary event which is one of the biggest in the Desert. is one of the biggest fundraisers for DAP and guests showed their love by donating thousands of dollars to help them continue the fight against HIV/Aids and their compassion for all people in need. The Partners for life were Geoff Kors and James Williamson, both who have achieved success in their lives and given back to the community. The other person honored was Gunilla Carlsson
Steve Bloesser. Co-Chair Kevin Bass, Actress/singer Lorna Luft, Actor Scott Nevins, and Philip Hodges. Photo by Pat Krause with the Science and Medicine Award who is the Deputy Executive Director, UNAIDS>. The awards were statues by Karen and Tony Barone. A lively live auction was conducted by Dale Johannes who walked around the ballroom getting donations of guests by the Paddle Raising event which is a great way to get people involved with giving. There was a special Humanitarian Award to Steve Chase who passed away 25 years ago but founded DAP and other programs for the LBGTQ community when it was a time HIV/AIDS was a Death Sentence, and no one wanted February 13, 2019
to help those afflicted. It was a scary time for everyone. A video showing his life and his philanthropic efforts helped people see his incredible experience of giving back to a place he loved not just to DAP but to many charities and More. He would have been thrilled with the award. The highlight of the night was when Barry Manilow came on stage with a full orchestra and sang to the crowd who gathered around the stage to sing with him and just able to see him give a live and in person performance. Guests were singing along, tapping their feet to the music and
some were swaying to the music. What a show. He sang a lot of his standard hits and encouraged the guests to sing along during a couple of songs. He was thrilled to see so many people at the gala. He brought his band and singers that will be part of his new concerts. As usual, there was an afterparty just in another area of the Convention Center. Entertainment was, and Guests were encouraged to dance the night away. What a great way to end a special night in the Desert and helping people realize what grand plans are in the works for DAP and its expansion to help everyone.
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Photos by Getty Images By Desert Star Staff What matters to you when finding a doctor to treat you or your family members? A recent survey commissioned by the American Board of Medical Specialties found that four out of five people ranked Board Certification as an important factor when selecting a doctor, second only to whether the doctor is covered by their insurance. Choosing a new doctor is an important decision that nearly everyone experiences at one time or another, whether it’s finding a new family physician or pediatrician after a move or searching for a specialist after being diagnosed with a condition such as heart disease, diabetes or cancer. When selecting a physician, you want to know the doctor you choose is qualified and that you and your family will receive the best care. Board Certified doctors hold themselves to a higher standard and have demonstrated their knowledge and expertise in their specialty. This higher standard has been found to be important to patients. “Choosing a doctor is one of the most important decisions you’ll make regarding your health,” said Richard E. Hawkins, MD, president and chief executive officer, American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), the leading not-forprofit organization overseeing physician certification in the United States. “Today’s patients have a greater expectation for quality. Board Certified physicians offer people confidence that their doctor has the specialized knowledge, skills and clinical judgment to provide the high-quality care they expect and deserve.” What is Board Certification? Board Certification is recognized as the premier standard and assessment system for specialty and subspecialty expertise in medical, surgical and hospital disciplines. • Board Certified doctors are experts in their specialties. Doctors who choose to be Board Certified are required to demonstrate their specialized knowledge
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in their area of practice. • Board Certified doctors have met a higher standard. To be Board Certified, doctors successfully complete extensive training and assessment beyond that of their nonBoard Certified peers. • Not all doctors
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Blast From The Past Via Recent Releases
For discerning listeners seeking out special releases profiling under-the-radar artists as well as those looking for special reissues, early 2019 has already revealed a parade of strong titles. Artist: Van Duren Title: Waiting: The Van Duren Story (Original Documentary Soundtrack) You might like it if you enjoy: Big Star, Alex Chilton, Paul McCartney Tell me more: Wow! Before listening to the recently-issued “Waiting: The Van Duren Story” I had not ever heard of Van Duren despite his links with Big Star (he was in Baker Street Regulars, a post-Big Star band with Chris Bell and Jody Stephens) and Memphis’ famed Ardent Studios. Blessed with a voice that recalls the best of a youthful Paul McCartney and “In Color”-era Cheap Trick singer Robin Zander, Van Duren shines across the new collection that compiles legendary studio and live cuts recorded
between 1975 and 1986. A wonderful vocalist and multiinstrumentalist, Van Duren’s songwriting also astound. The gems here include the pianoanchored “Grow Yourself Up” and tender jazz-tinged “Waiting” (both off Van Duren’s 1978 solo debut LP “Are You Serious?), melodic rocker “Make A Scene” (off Van Duren’s 1979 disc “Idiot Optimism”) and previously-unreleased power pop standout “Andy, Please” (featuring Jody Stephens on drums and backing vocals). The special collection also includes several great live tracks, with the McCartney-flavored “Yellow Light” showcasing Van Duren’s soulful vocals. You can learn more about this beautiful album as well as the related documentary about Van Duren on the Omnivore Recordings website. Information: OmnivoreRecordings.com. Artist: John Denver Title: Leaving On A Jet Plane (Varèse Sarabande Records) You might like if you enjoy:
John Denver, Dan Fogelberg Tell me more: Before his successful solo career in the 1970s, singer-songwriter John Denver was a member of two talented singing groups in the late ‘60s. A member of the Mitchell Trio and Denver, Boise & Johnson, a dozen tracks captured between 1967 and 1968 from those two ensembles are featured on the aptly-titled “Leaving On A Jet Plane.” In addition to the original versions of his songs “Leaving on a Jet Plane” (there are two different versions of that classic) and “Take Me To Tomorrow,” the stellar track listing includes the beautiful “Baby, That’s Where It Is” and English music hallflavored “Like To Deal With the Ladies As Sung In The Shower Accompanied By a TwentySeven Piece Band” (both featuring the Mitchell Trio), and a previously unissued version of Joni Mitchell’s “Both Sides Now” and Tom Paxton’s tender “Victoria Dines Alone” (courtesy of Denver, Boise & Johnson). The light version of the Denver-
penned “Take Me To Tomorrow” is among this writer’s favorite cuts on the collection. The audio CD version also includes insightful liner notes penned by Mike Ragogna and historic photos of Denver from that era. Fans of the late Denver will want to seek out this terrific dozen-song set. Information: VareseSarabande.com.
tracks, the sound here blends the fury of punk and hardcharging indie spirit of the area’s best-known proponents (notably the Replacements and Husker Dü). Listening to the blistering-meets-artful “Freaks,” melodic punk rocker “Carry On,” anthem “Crashing Down” and genre-splitting “Just Plain Evil” is to hear a band on the verge of Grammy-winning and widespread acclaim via early ‘90s hits such as “Runaway Train” and “Somebody to Shove.” Information: OmnivoreRecordings.com.
Artist: W.G. Snuff Walden Title: The West Wing: Original Television Soundtrack (Varèse Sarabande Records) You might like it if you enjoy: Television and movie soundtracks Tell me more: Those who were not able to get the special limited edition two-disc Artist: Soul Asylum “The West Wing” soundtrack Title: While You Were Out released as part of Varese (Omnivore Recordings) Sarabande Records’ “We Hear You might like if you enjoy: You” series several years ago Soul Asylum, Husker Dü, are in luck. The record label has just issued a single-disc the Replacements version of “The West Wing: Tell me more: Fans of Original Television Soundtrack” Minneapolis-spawned rockers featuring composer W.G. Snuff Soul Asylum can celebrate the release of Omnivore Recordings’ Walden’s memorable music for “While You Were Out,” a killer the long-running series. The title that features Soul Asylum’s full-length collection includes final two indie releases (1986’s an impressive 29 tracks, all “While You Were Out” and the of which helped enhance the 1989 EP “Clam Dip & Other series (that won nine Emmy Delights”). Stuffed to the max Awards at the end of its debut season in 2000 including Best with 24 tracks encompassing Drama Series). Information: both of the original Twin/Tone VareseSarabande.com. Records releases as well as previously-unissued bonus
5 Easy Ways to Say “I Love You”
trick is finding something you can share together, whether it’s tickets to a show or his and hers mugs for enjoying 4. Give blooms a boost. in a practical vessel she your favorite brew. Just be Although the advertising By Desert Star Staff A dozen long-stem red roses is can reuse to remember the sure the item is something industry works hard to If gift-giving isn’t your a beautiful gesture, but unless occasion, such as a cocktail your intended will share your convince consumers otherwise, strong suit, occasions like your intended rose receiver is shaker or a watering can. enthusiasm for, or you may Valentine’s Day isn’t really Valentine’s Day are likely to a strictly traditional type, try 5. Go ahead, gift as well go buy a blender. all about the bling. Sure, a bring on stress and worry, adding a little spice to your yourself. It may seem counterFind more ideas to pretty bauble is a welcome but procrastinating will only floral arrangement. Go for a intuitive, but finding a gift simplify every occasion gift, but there are plenty of serve to elevate your unease. bouquet in her favorite color, you’ll enjoy may inspire an at eLivingToday.com. ways to show your affection Follow these steps to or have the flowers arranged idea for your loved one. The that don’t require spending simplify your shopping, a month’s salary. A heartfelt and while you may not card paired with a memento come to love the task of of a meaningful event or place finding the perfect gift, your in your relationship sends loved one will undoubtedly the same loving sentiment. appreciate your effort. 3. Make it a (different) 1. Browse for ideas date. For many couples, online. Many retailers offer navigating the demands of special promotions and gift work, kids and life make idea sections on their websites, spending time together a so finding inspiration can be luxury. Instead of fighting as easy as visiting the sites crowds at busy restaurants of your loved one’s favorite on the official date, celebrate stores. There are also dozens your love on a day of your of articles online to help get own choosing, when you the ideas flowing. Searches such as “gifts for horse lovers” can relax and enjoy the time together without the pressure or “Valentine’s gifts for a new to rush through dessert so boyfriend” will reveal a long your table can be flipped for list of ideas to peruse. the next waiting couple. 2. Keep it simple. Photos by Getty Images www.desertstarweekly.com
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he influence of global cultures is increasingly visible in home decor as technology expands homeowners’ worldviews. Acting on the inspiration of global trends can be as simple as shifting your outlook to bringing eye-catching features and everyday functions into your home. For example, playing with color, replacing doors and incorporating unique accents can help contribute to an on-trend style that flows seamlessly from room to room. Colors offer the opportunity to create a mood and update a space. Doors provide an average of 800 square feet of previously untapped design potential that can add visual interest and enhance the functionality of a room. Unique accents invite whimsy and individuality. As you make plans to redesign spaces within your home, watch for these trends in 2019 to support your lifestyle needs and design aspirations.
Nordic Noir
If you crave simplicity and cleanliness, embrace the Scandinavian approach to design that’s all about moderation. Nordic Noir upholds values of minimalism and timeless devotion to well-made elements that are beautiful in their own simplicity. Muted colors like blue-gray and pale rose come to life on walls and in fabrics. Doors made of dark metal and wood paired with glass panels bring natural light and warmth into the home.
Urban Country
This trend brings the look and feel of rural living to urban spaces by pairing crisp white and warm neutrals with ornate fixtures. Elements like a craftsmanstyle front door with sidelights help to accentuate the home’s original detailing, while well-crafted, handmade pieces bring the heart and soul of country living into the space. Urban Country is perfect for the fast-paced urbanite looking to live a more balanced, slowpaced lifestyle. “These macro-trends influence our home design choices, down to the style of a front door,” said Lorena Morales, creative director for Masonite International, a leading designer and manufacturer of interior and exterior doors. “With about 800 square feet of design space to work with, doors should play a pivotal role in the design of any home. A homeowner can begin to transform a room’s entryway from Urban Country to Nordic Noir simply by choosing a door with glass that’s clear over glass with iron caming. Materials, textures and colors are incredibly impactful elements in these trends.”
Rustic Luxury
DECODING DOOR STYLES Swinging Door: This is a hinged door that swings into or out of a room and is the most standard interior door application. Bifold Door: A folding door that has several sections that fold in pairs. Bifolds are most commonly made for closets but may also be used between rooms. Bypass Door: A bypass door consists of two or more sections that can slide in either direction along one axis on
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parallel overhead tracks so that they slide past each other. They are most commonly used as closet doors to access one side of the closet at a time. The doors in a bypass unit will overlap slightly when viewed from the front to eliminate any visible gap between them. Barn Door: An on-trend interior door option that uses externally mounted hardware to allow the door to slide over an opening without taking the space needed for a swinging door.
Geared toward those who need a personal space where they can restore energy and find balance, Rustic Luxury design helps homeowners disconnect from the demands of everyday life. With this trend, the focus is on creating harmony between natural and architectural design elements. Try mixing sculptural design pieces and greenery with natural wood doors and concrete benches for a calming counterbalance to frenetic, fast-paced living.
Pretty and Calm
As female buying-power continues to increase, spaces are being redesigned to fit the lifestyles of modern women who often appreciate both contemporary and traditional design. Biophilic elements mixed with pale-hued colors, luxurious touches and textured glass doors are all key features for Pretty and Calm design. To achieve this style, play with textures that feature warm yet bold colors like pale blue, sunshine yellow and sage. Don’t be afraid to experiment with dissimilar materials to find the right combination of interest and comfort.
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“Trends like Pretty and Calm lean on neutrals that are more compelling than beige to create beautiful and calm interiors,” said Kate Rumson, interior designer and founder of The Real Houses of Instagram. “When these pale hues are layered with dark, smoky colors like blacks and grays, this trend can appeal to nearly everyone. To complete the room, pair an ornate door featuring glass or polished nickel hardware with a soft finish to create a design element that’s timeless.”
Live and Work
If you’re one of more than 3.4 million Americans working from home at least half of the time, you may require transitional spaces that accommodate both productivity and downtime. To adopt this design trend, consider the use of furniture and products that can serve multiple purposes. For example, modern barn doors in bold tones of vibrant orange or cool blue can provide privacy during work hours and serve as an industrial design accent off-hours.
Mediterranean Escape
If you classify yourself as a traveler, you may favor the style of Mediterranean Escape. People who travel tend to bring blended influences from various cultures home. This trend helps homeowners showcase the intricate detail and culture in those treasured pieces. Paired with wrought iron accents, warm colors and arched doorways, Mediterranean Escape adds sophistication and story to nearly any space. Trends don’t have to impede individual design. Global influences like sustainability, craftsmanship and simplicity can be the foundation for creating an environment tailored to meet unique lifestyles and needs. Find more information and 2019 design inspiration at MasoniteTrends.com.
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written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: MARCH 29, 2019 Time: 8:30 a.m., Dept.: PS4. The address of the court is: 3255 E. TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262 County of Riverside 3.a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county (specify newspaper): DESERT STAR WEEKLY 13279 Palm Drive Suite 5, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 Dated: February 1, 2019, Judge of the Superior Court, Publish February 6, 13, 20, 27, 2019. DSW19-1034.
MOBILEHOME LIEN SALE.Sale location: 9 Arthur Drive, Cathedral City, CA 92234 Sale date/time: March 5, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. Mobilehome description: 1963 Mark, Decal No. ABH9556, Serial No. M23S1392771, HUD Label A34172 Lien sale on account for Jeffrey Langenfeld. Mobilehome sold in “as is” condition. Interested parties may contact Guzman Law Firm, APC at (760) 650-1077 or erin@guzmanfirm.com for further information. The successful bidder shall be responsible for all costs, fees, liens and/or penalties incurred in or associated with transferring title of the listed mobilehome into his/her/its name. In addition, the successful bidder may be liable to the State of California for any lien attached to the listed mobilehome provided for in California Health and Safety Code §18116.1. Payment in full is due immediately upon sale. No personal or business checks accepted. Sale does not include any items of personal property that may be located in or about the mobilehome at the time of sale. Names published per Commercial Code §§7206 & 7210. View coach at 12:30 on date of sale. ABAMEX Auctioneers, Bond No. MS 273-80-15, www.abamex.com. 2/13, 2/20/19 CNS-3218768# DESERT STAR WEEKLY. Publish February 13, 20, 2019. DSW19-1035 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF TAD JAMES SENEY CASE NO. PRIN 1900065 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: TAD JAMES SENEY A Petition for Probate has been filed by RALPH SIDNEY SENEY, JR. in the Superior Court of California, County of RIVERSIDE. The Petition for Probate requests that RALPH SIDNEY SENEY, JR. be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The 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 files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court on 03.19.2019 at 8:45 A.M. in Dept. PS3 located at 3255 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92261, Palm Springs Courthouse, Probate. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written 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 of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in 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 in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory 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: Miranda C. Franks, Esq., 3322 Sweetwater Springs Blvd., Ste. 203, Spring Valley, CA 91977, Telephone: 619.660.0520 2/13, 2/15, 2/20/19 CNS-3220088# DESERT STAR WEEKLY. PUBLISH FEBRUARY 13, 15, 20, 2019. DSW19-1039 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: DANIEL PETER BRECHTEL AKA DANIEL BRECHTEL CASE NO. PRIN1900029 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of DANIEL PETER BRECHTEL AKA DANIEL BRECHTEL. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by CHRISTINE HUBER. in the Superior Court of California, County of RIVERSIDE. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that CHRISTINE HUBER be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE 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 files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: February 28, 2019 at 8:45AM in Dept. PS3 located at 46-200 Oasis Street, Indio, CA 92201. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written 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 of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in 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 in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory 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: TOMER T. GUTMAN, Esq., WORDEN WILLIAMS LLP, 462 STEVENS AVENUE, SUITE 100, SOLANA BEACH, CA 92075. (959 755-6604. Publish February 6, 13, 20, 2019. DSW19-1023 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, CASE NO. PSC1900740, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA 3255 E. TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY, PALM SPRINGS, CA. 92262, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. BARDOMIANO PAUL CORDOVA AKA B PAUL HERNANDEZ filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: 1a. Present Name: BARDOMIANO PAUL CORDOVA AKA B PAUL HERNANDEZ to Proposed Name: BRAVEHEART HERNANDEZ-CORDOVA. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, CASE NO. PSC1900326, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA 3255 E. TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY, PALM SPRINGS, CA. 92262, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. SAMUEL JONATHAN NAVARRETE filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: 1a. Present Name: SAMUEL JONATHAN NAVARRETE to Proposed Name: SAMUEL JONATHAN BOCKER. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: MARCH 13, 2019 Time: 8:30 a.m., Dept.: PS4. The address of the court is: 3255 E. TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262 County of Riverside 3.a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county (specify newspaper): DESERT STAR WEEKLY 13279 Palm Drive Suite 5, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 Dated: January 16, 2019, Judge of the Superior Court, Publish January 30, 2019, February 6, 13, 20, 2019. DSW19-1026.
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27, 2019 March 6, 2019. DSW19-1040 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: COACHELLA VALLEY TWO-WAY RADIO REPAIR AND FCC LICENSE SERVICES, 41-344 MANCHESTER ST, INDIO, CA 92203. Riverside County 26893 BOUQUET CANYON RD, #343, SANTA CLARITA, CA 91350. Full name of registrant: ARNOLD JOHN BANKS, 41344 MANCHESTER ST, INDIO, CA 92203. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 12/01/2018. 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: ARNOLD JOHN BANKS This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on JANUARY 29, 2019. Peter Aldana, AssessorCounty Clerk Recorder File No. R-201901379. 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 February 6, 13, 20, 27, 2019. DSW19-1038
STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following fictitious business name(s) TYPSA 18510 PASADENA STREET, SUITE C, LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92530 RIVERSIDE COUNTY. Riverside County has been abandoned by the following person(s): AZTEX ENGINEERING CALIFORNIA, INC. 18510 PASADENA STREET, SUITE C, LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92530/CALIFORNIA(C2373843). This business is conducted by: CORPORATION The fictitious business name(s) referred to above was filed in Riverside County on: JUNE 15, 2016 I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime. Signed: RAFAEL VALERO SIN, PRESIDENTThis statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County, signed by, Peter Aldana AssessorCounty Clerk-Recorder on January 17, 2019 File No. R-201607606. Publish February 6, 13, 20, 27, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE 2019 DSW19-1037 FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: APEX EXCHANGE, 9086 FALLBROOK FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT CANYON DRIVE, CORONA, CA 92883. Riverside THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING County. Full name of registrant: JONATHAN LUIS BUSINESS AS: PENA’S INCOME TAX, 6694 DELGADO, 9086 FALLBROOK CANYON DRIVE, VAN BUREN BLVD, RIVERSIDE, CA 92503. RivCORONA, CA 92883. Business is conducted by: erside County. Full name of registrant: MARIA DE INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact MARLENE F MELENDEZ, 236 FLORENCE PL, business under the fictitious business name(s) listed FULLERTON, CA 92833/CA; ERIC A MELENDEZ, above on 07/01/18. I declare that all the information 236 FLORENCE PL, FULLERTON, CA 92833/CA. in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, Business is conducted by MARRIED COUPLE. who declares as true, information which he or she Registrant commenced to transact business under knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: the fictitious business name(s) listed above on JONATHAN LUIS DELGADO. This statement was 01/01/2019. I declare that all the information in this filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who January 18, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County declares as true, information which he or she knows Clerk Recorder File No. R-201900902. NOTICE — to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: MARIA DE THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MARLENE F MELENDEZ This statement was filed EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS with the County Clerk of Riverside County on JANUFILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. ARY 24, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE- Clerk Recorder File No. R-201901164. NOTICE — MENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILING 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. FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTIPublish February 13, 20, 27, 2019 March 6, 2019. TIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE DSW19-1042 OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI- Publish February 6, 13, 20, 27, 2019. DSW19-1036 NESS AS: ALL THINGS MOTIVE, 4006 WALLACE STREET, RIVERSIDE, CA 92509. Riverside County FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE 4006 WALLACE STREET, RIVERSIDE, CA 92509. FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSIFull name of registrant: ALL THINGS MOTIVE, LLC, NESS AS: DAVI NAILS & SPA, 79-295 HWY 111, 4006 WALLACE STREET, RIVERSIDE, CA 92509/ LA QUINTA, CA 92253. Riverside County. Full CA. Business is conducted by LIMITED LIABILITY name of registrant: NINA NGA- -NGUYEN, 33291 COMPANY. Registrant has not yet begun to trans- CAMPUS LANE, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. act business under the fictitious business name(s) Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant listed above on. I declare that all the information has not yet begun to transact business under the in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, fictitious business name(s) listed above on. I declare who declares as true, information which he or she that all the information in this statement is true knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, RUBEN DAVID FONSECA, MANAGING MEMBER. information which he or she knows to be false, is This statement was filed with the County Clerk of guilty of a crime). Signed: : NINA NGA- -NGUYEN. Riverside County on FEBRUARY 5, 2019. Peter This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. Riverside County on JANUARY 29, 2019. Peter R-201901797. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSI- Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. NESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS R-201901401. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSIFROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE NESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATE- BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED MENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATETHIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME MENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish February 13, 20, (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND
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PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish February 6, 13, STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE 20, 27, 2019. DSW19-1032 DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT BUSINESS AS: RE/MAX AREA EXPERTS, 1733 DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN N. PALM CANYON DRIVE, SUITES A&B, PALM THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME SPRINGS, CA 92262. Riverside County; P.O. BOX IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER 2814, BIG BEAR LAKE, CA 92315. Full name of UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW registrant: BENJAMIN, INC., 41114 BIG BEAR (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND BLVD., BIG BEAR LAKE, CA 2315/CA. Business is PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish January 30, 2019 conducted by CORPORATION. Registrant has not February 6, 13, 20, 2019. DSW19-1028 yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on. I declare that all FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE the information in this statement is true and correct. FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI(A registrant, who declares as true, information NESS AS: DESERT SPECIALTY FOODS INC, 66921 which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a BUENA VISTA AVE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA crime). Signed: SIMEON PROPHET, PRESIDENT. 92240. Riverside County P.O. BOX 1237, CATHEThis statement was filed with the County Clerk of DRAL CITY, CA 92235. Full name of registrant: Riverside County on JANUARY 31, 2019. Peter DESERT SPECIALTY FOODS INC, 66921 BUENA Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. VISTA AVE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240/ R-201901500. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSI- CA. Business is conducted by CORPORATION. NESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS Registrant has not yet begun to transact business FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE under the fictitious business name(s) listed above OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS on. I declare that all the information in this statement BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATE- true, information which he or she knows to be false, MENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN is guilty of a crime). Signed: FAUSTINO – ARIAS THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER County Clerk of Riverside County on JANUARY UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW 28, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk(SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND Recorder File No. R-201901269. NOTICE — THIS PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish February 6, 13, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20, 27, 2019. DSW19-1031 EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEFOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI- MENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE NESS AS: NEED A NURSE?, 74401 HOVLEY FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF LANE EAST, STE. 1012, PALM DESERT, CA 92260. AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTIRiverside County. Full name of registrant: BELITA TIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE PAULETTE WILLIAMS, 74401 HOVLEY LANE EAST RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE #1012, PALM DESERT, CA 92260. Business is OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). to transact business under the fictitious business Publish January 30, 2019 February 6, 13, 20, 2019. name(s) listed above on JANUARY 05, 2019. I DSW19-1027 declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE information which he or she knows to be false, is FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSIguilty of a crime). Signed: BELITA PAULETTE WIL- NESS AS: BR SERVICES, 13205 LA SALLE, DESLIAMS. This statement was filed with the County ERT HOT SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA 92240. Riverside Clerk of Riverside County on JANUARY 16, 2019. County. Full name of registrant: BRIAN HAKIM Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File RAHIMI, 13205 LA SALLE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, No. R-201900784. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS CALIFORNIA 92240. Business is conducted by INBUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE DIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE business under the fictitious business name(s) listed OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTI- above on. I declare that all the information in this TIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who deFILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS clares as true, information which he or she knows to STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: BRAIN HAKIM USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS RAHIMI. This statement was filed with the County NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF AN- Clerk of Riverside County on JANUARY 17, 2019. OTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS No. R-201900833. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish February 6, BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE 13, 20, 27, 2019. DSW19-1030 YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTIFICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE TIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI- FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS NESS AS: LIBERTY CARS, 16972 PALM DRIVE, STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Riverside USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS County. Full name of registrant: KURUKULASURIYA NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANJOY LEITAN, 9545 VALENCIA DRIVE, DESERT OTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Business is conducted LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish January transact business under the fictitious business 23, 30, 2019 February 6, 13, 2019. DSW19-1021 name(s) listed above on. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE (A registrant, who declares as true, information FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSIwhich he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a NESS AS: THE OFFICE BOSS, 41313 AETNA crime). Signed: KURUKULASURIYA JOY LEITAN. SPRINGS STREET, INDIO, CA 92203. Riverside This statement was filed with the County Clerk of County. Full name of registrant: MEGHANN ELIZARiverside County on JANUARY 28, 2019. Peter BETH MURPHY, 41313 AETNA SPRINGS STREET, Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. INDIO, CA 92203. Business is conducted by INDIR-201901301. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSI- VIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact NESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS business under the fictitious business name(s) listed FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE above on. I declare that all the information in this OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED declares as true, information which he or she knows BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATE- to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: MEGHANN MENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN ELIZABETH MURPHY. This statement was filed with THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME the County Clerk of Riverside County on DECEMIN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER BER 27, 2018. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201817258. NOTICE — (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish January 30, 2019 EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. February 6, 13, 20, 2019. DSW19-1029 A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEFICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE MENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI- FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF NESS AS: PREP FOR IT GEAR; PREP FOR IT, AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTI2198 STONERIDGE DRIVE, UNIT 488, CORONA, TIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE CA 92879. Riverside County P.O. BOX 77961, RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE CORONA, CA 92877. Full name of registrant: OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. DEREK GILBERT MESA, 2198 STONERIDGE SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). DRIVE UNIT 488, CORONA, CA 92879. Business Publish January 23, 30, 2019 February 6, 13, 2019. is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet DSW19-1019 begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on. I declare that all the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE information in this statement is true and correct. (A FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSIregistrant, who declares as true, information which NESS AS: docu-PreP, 67800 Vista Chino Suite he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). 203, Cathedral City, CA 92234. Riverside County Signed: DEREK GILBERT MESA. This statement 1717 East Vista Chino A7-667, Palm Springs, CA was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County 92262. Full name of registrant: Jolin-Ferdinand, on JANUARY 1, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor- 49131 Hibiscus Drive, Morongo Valley, CA 92256/ County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201900003. California; Jonny Lee Morales, 68700 Panorama NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Road, Cathedral City, CA 92234/California. Busi-
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ness is conducted by GENERAL PARTNERSHIP. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) 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: Jolin--Ferdinand. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on JANUARY 16, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201900744. 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 January 23, 30, 2019 February 6, 13, 2019. DSW19-1016 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: ROMANO’S PIZZA, 27800 LANDAU BLVD SUITE #B101, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Riverside County 38017 PADARO ST, MURRIETA, CA 92563. Full name of registrant: HERMINIO MORALES GARCIA, 38107 PADARO ST, MURRIETA, CA 92563. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 1/15/2019. 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
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to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: HERMINIO MORALES GARCIA. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on JANUARY 15, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201900680. 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 January 23, 30, 2019 February 6, 13, 2019, DSW19-1015 APN: 639-202-004-6 TS No: CA05000505-18-1 TO No: 18-206726 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 September 14, 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 April 2, 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 September 20,
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2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0695265, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, executed by DOLORES C. BECKER, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, as Trustor(s), in favor of FINANCIAL FREEDOM SENIOR FUNDING CORPORATION, A SUBSIDIARY OF INDYMAC BANK, F.S.B. as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 62289 7TH STREET, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $173,763.73 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s
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check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property.
Nicotine to Help Treat Memory Loss?
Photo courtesy of Getty Images By Desert Star Staff A study funded by the National Institutes of Health is testing whether the nicotine patch can improve memory and functioning in people who have mild memory loss or Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI).
The largest and longest running study of its kind, the MIND (Memory Improvement through Nicotine Dosing) Study is looking for 300 volunteers at sites across the United States who have mild memory loss but are otherwise healthy, non-
smokers over the age of 55. “The MIND Study will provide valuable information for researchers with regard to early memory loss that is associated with normal aging and early Alzheimer’s disease, but we need volunteers if we
are going to succeed,” said Dr. Paul Newhouse, MD, director of the Vanderbilt Center for Cognitive Medicine and lead investigator for the MIND Study. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, approximately one in five people age 65 or older have mild memory loss or MCI and are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias. Currently, there is no FDA-approved medication indicated to treat this condition; however, nicotine stimulates an area in the brain known to be important for thinking and memory, and scientists believe it could be an effective treatment for adults with MCI. “People often think nicotine is addictive and harmful because it is in tobacco products, but it’s safe when used in patch form,” Newhouse said. “Nicotine is an inexpensive, readily available treatment that could have significant benefits for people experiencing mild memory impairment.”
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Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call In Source Logic at 702-6597766 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Web site address listed below for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA0500050518-1. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: January 30, 2019 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA05000505-18-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone: 949-252-8300 TDD: 866-6604288 Myron Ravelo, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.insourcelogic.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: In Source Logic AT 702-659-7766 Trustee Corps may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose.ISL Number 56092, Pub Dates: 02/13/2019, 02/20/2019, 02/27/2019, DESERT STAR WEEKLY DSW19-1041
The MIND Study needs 300 people to enroll in sites across the United States. Researchers are looking for healthy, nonsmoking adults over the age of 55 who are in the earliest stages of memory loss to participate in the MIND Study. You, or a loved one, may be eligible to participate if you have been diagnosed with MCI or if you or your family members notice changes in your memory: • Are you or a loved one having difficulty remembering recent events? • Have you noticed changes in your memory or your loved one’s memory? • Is your memory as good as it was two years ago? • If you asked someone close to you about your memory, what would he or she say? Potential study volunteers can learn more by visiting MINDStudy.org or calling 1-866-MIND-150.
Guy Fieri announces pit bosses and chefs slated for Stagecoach smokehouse Mind-blowing list of curated pit bosses and chefs will bring the heat to Stagecoach April 26-28.
By Desert Star Staff LOS ANGELES, CA – Chef, restaurateur, New York Times bestselling author, and Emmy Award-winning TV host Guy Fieri is once again bringing the nation’s most exceptional BBQ pit bosses to the biggest country music event ever staged. The 13th annual Stagecoach Festival is back Friday, April 26th through Sunday, April 28th at Indio, California’s Empire Polo Club with an extraordinary epicurean spectacle! An instant fan favorite in 2018, Guy Fieri’s 40,000 square-foot Stagecoach Smokehouse experience returns with some old buddies and new masters to serve up mouth-watering BBQ from all over the nation with styles from Cali to Kansas to the
Carolinas. Guy and friends will showcase their pits and rigs and offer delicious samples at select times throughout the weekend. Stay tuned to learn the best times to try these tasty treats. Located within the festival grounds, the BBQ experience will also include a full bar, delicious vendors, and a shaded seating area; concertgoers can even catch a glimpse of Guy himself as he pops in to lend a hand! A BBQ dream, Stagecoach, and Guy have selected the best of the best BBQ restaurants across the country to add to the deliciousness. Alongside Guy’s Stagecoach Smokehouse, the nation’s finest will also set up shop: Pat Martin of Martin’s BBQ, Chuck Frommer of Road Kill Grill, Adam Perry
Lang of APL Restaurant, Jonathan and Justin Fox of Fox Bros BBQ, Operation BBQ Relief, and more. The three-day event will feature headliners – American Idol judge Luke Bryan on
Friday, chart-topper Sam Hunt on Saturday, and current three-time CMA nominee Jason Aldean on Sunday – with performances by Cole Swindell, Luke Combs, Old Dominion, Kane Brown, CAM,
Lauren Alaina, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Bret Michaels, Tom Jones, and other country stars. Passes to the BBQ lover’s dream country music festival are on sale now at stagecoachfestival.com.
Lake Erie Wind Project: Do Benefits Outweigh Risks? By Desert Star Staff CLEVELAND, Ohio — The first freshwater wind-energy installation in North America could be coming to Ohio. While agreeing that a move to cleaner sources of energy is important, opponents say there’s not enough evidence that the benefits of the project outweigh the risks. Final approval could come soon for Icebreaker, a six-turbine wind installation in Lake Erie, eight miles off Cleveland’s shoreline. Lake Erie Foundation board member John Lipaj noted it’s actually a pilot project for a massive, 1,500 wind turbine installation throughout the Great Lakes. The developer has said each turbine holds about 400 gallons of industrial lubricants and 55 gallons of oil, and Lipaj said that’s just not worth the risk. “Lake Erie, which is the source of drinking water for 11 million people, isn’t the place to be building an industrial wind facility,” Lipaj said. “Build the wind turbines onshore; build them where farmers
need that extra income. It just makes so much more sense and it’s better for the lake.” Supporters say the project will create jobs and renewable energy, and note that no significant environmental impacts were found in a federal review. Lipaj countered that the review did not examine the effects of hundreds of additional turbines on the lake. The Ohio Power Siting Board could decide on the project at a hearing February 21. Among sticking points in the months-long negotiations between the board and the developers were measures to protect and monitor migrating birds and bats. Research director with the Black Swamp Bird Observatory, Mark Shieldcastle, explained that more than 1 million birds use the area for migration and foraging habitat every year. “The central basin of Lake Erie has been designated as a globally important bird area because of the concentrations of some certain species,”
Six wind turbines would be installed eight miles off the coast of Cleveland if the Icebreaker project gets approval. (Rob Faulkner/Flickr) Shieldcastle said. “So it’s extremely important to birds and it’s not a place where you start putting up obstructions without good knowledge as to what that risk is.” There are also concerns that the 480-foot-high turbines could ruin the aesthetics of lake communities, and potentially impact tourism dollars. While local officials and trade groups
support the project, Lipaj said there’s a misconception about who will truly benefit, since the project’s developer, Icebreaker Windpower, is a multinational corporation. “This is really about a Norwegian company reaping U.S. taxpayer subsidies,” he said. “It’s not just $55 million in Department of Energy subsidies, but there are also
Need for Atlantic Coast Pipeline Falls By Desert Star Staff CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The demand the huge Atlantic Coast Pipeline was intended to meet is disappearing, according to documents from the corporations behind the project. Dominion and Duke Energy own almost all of the pipeline, as well as the electric utilities it would supply with natural gas. When applying for a federal permit, they argued it was needed to meet rising electricity demand in North Carolina and coastal Virginia. But Cathy Kunkel, an energy analyst with the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis, said utility filings in those states now show the outlook has changed dramatically - in part because of competition from
cheap, renewable energy. “Dominion is not projecting any increase in natural-gas demand until 2032,” Kunkel said. “Duke is still planning to build some natural-gas plants, but most of that has shifted to the late 2020s.” The energy companies say they need more pipeline capacity to move fracked gas out of the Marcellus and Utica fields of northern West Virginia, where the price for it is artificially depressed by a transportation bottleneck. The 600-mile pipeline across the three states has faced a number of setbacks, including lawsuits by landowners and conservationists. It was recently announced that the total cost of the project would rise to $7.5 billion,
and its opening would be delayed until 2021. If the builders can get state utility regulators’ approval, they can shift the full expense of the line onto ratepayers, along with a guaranteed profit. But Kunkel said investors in the utilities may be starting to worry about the financial risks. “The project has been delayed by these court challenges, it’s also overbudget,” she said. “And if the state regulators say, ‘You clearly don’t need all of the gas capacity that you signed up for here; we’re not going to let you charge it to your ratepayers,’ then that would be a very significant blow.” Kunkel said the incentives tend to make utilities and pipeline companies overestimate demand and
overbuild capacity. She said that’s becoming a more serious
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World Premier of “For A Reason”
Leanna Rodgers & Shawn Abramowitz By Jack Lyons Theatre and Film Critic Member American Theatre Critics Association The world is filled with people that believe in capricious connections. They call these random meetings, depending on one’s culture and language, by different names: fate, kismet, destiny, bashert. But they all mean the same thing. Let’s just settle for ”it was meant to happen”. What award-winning playwright and local resident Tony Padilla, wants his audiences to experience, understand, and feel in his latest play “For A Reason”, is that these encounters, although, they may appear to be random, are positive reasons as to why people actually do come into our lives. We should embrace these encounters as new opportunities. The short - it’s only an hour with no intermission light comedy centers around Pablo Luna a wealthy sixty-five year old, irascible, irritating, grumbling, perfectionist who is always correct in his own mind, is wonderfully played by cabaret star, Charles Herrera, in a rare non-singing role. Pablo suffers from a rare degenerative disease that requires him to have a live-in caretaker. Which accounts
for his sour disposition and negative outlook on life. His daughter-in-law Sandra (nicely and sympathetically portrayed by Leanna Rodgers) now widowed, is his attentive live-in caregiver. But Sandra is anxious to move on with her own life. She has decided to have Pablo interview candidates for the position of live-in caregivers for him. We humans are odd creatures comfortable in our ruts and detest change. Pablo reluctantly agrees to interview candidates. But he keeps rejecting them for the position saying they’re simply not compatible or suitable. Pablo’s off-putting gruff personality is the real reason candidates say no to working for him. It’s not anything to do with the generous money offer. It’s about not wanting to work or be around Pablo one they meet him. Sandra informs Pablo that the last candidate for the day, one Aaron Watson is waiting to be interviewed. A confident Mr. Watson (Shawn Abramowitz) enters Pablo’s lion’s den. The discussion/interview at first is a contentious verbal chess game. Aaron challenges Pablo to look inward to himself on how to process information about Aaron. Actually, Pablo warms to Aaron’s different and blunt approach on why and how he will perform his caregiver duties. Like most
Shawn Abramowitz & Charles Herrera. successful businessmen it’s the give and take, and the rough and tumble discussions and encounters that turn them on. Aaron, now working for Pablo is doing fine in their new Employee-Boss relationship. When Pablo receives a visit from his former therapist Gisele, (the stunning show business celebrity Bonnie Gilgallon) who now has a different clientele list. Translation: Gisele has transitioned from therapist to high class call girl and she tests Aaron on his new relationship with Pablo. When the two meet at Pablo’s for a welcome
drink it’s like two champions playing for bragging rights. They circle one another sizing each other up. When neither champion gives way, the end game becomes a draw. Both Gisele and Aaron retreat, so to speak, to challenge one another perhaps another time. “For A Reason” is an entertaining play by a talented ensemble cast that is directed by Shawn Abramowitz, who had to step into the role of Aaron Watson a couple weeks before the play debuted. In the technical department the creative team led by
director Abramowitz includes Scenic Designer Lauren Bright, Lighting Designer Ashton J. Bolanos, with Costumes designed by Frank Cazares, and Sound by Gus Sanchez, and Assistant Director and Stage Manager Sierra Barrick complete the creative team. “For A Reason” performs on the Pearl McManus theatre stage of the Palm Springs Women’s Club on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, February 15, 16, and 17, 2019. For ticket information go online to www.detctheatre@gmail.org.
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