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(AP Photo/Gerald Herbert). Barker Curry, 4, cheers to floats for beads and trinkets, while his cousin Sophia Curry, 3, right, looks at one of her trinkets, during the Krewe of Proteus Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans, Monday, Feb. 16, 2015. See page 14.

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Obama Comes to Town Obama spends Presidents Day in Valley Golfing at Sunnylands Report and Photos by Pat Krause President Obama made another visit to our beautiful valley. This visit was not an official visit, but I understand more of a vacation. It is rumored, he will be staying here to play a little golf and relax. He seemed in great spirits and was dressed casually in a white with blue stripes’ cotton shirt with rolled-

up sleeves. It is said he finished his business earlier in the week and used the weekend to just enjoy himself on this Valentines weekend. President Obama was to land on Saturday morning at 11:30 but the visit was pushed ahead of schedule, and he landed at 9:55. A busload of men, women and children was

escorted to a waiting area by the press platform. One of the men in the bus said his wife was with security, and she brought her family hoping to meet with the President. President Obama departed the plane and waved to the press and guests. He then did an unusual thing by walking across the tarmac to the waiting group of people and

Ultimate Driving Weekend

By Desert Star Staff Los Angeles, Calif. — The Petersen Automotive Museum, the stewards of automotive stories in Southern California and beyond, offers car enthusiasts a unique motorsports opportunity February 21-22 at the private Thermal Club motor sports country club near Palm Springs. The Petersen Invitational is a fund-raiser that benefits the Petersen Automotive Museum’s yearlong $120 million remodeling project. The Petersen Invitational offers driving enthusiasts an opportunity to run their own cars plus test these models on The Thermal Clubs “private

pavement”: Lotus Evora, Lexus RC, BMW M-Class, Porsche Model S and Porsche Cayman S. Rides will be available in a Lamborghini Super Trofeo; the exotic Scarbo SVF1 re-creation 1967 Ferrari 312 Formula 1 car will be on display. The weekend also includes a cocktail party and dinner honoring 1985 Indy 500 winner Danny Sullivan. Commenting on hosting the fund-raiser, Dave Jenkins, The Thermal Club’s Sales & Marketing Director, said, “The Petersen Automotive Museum has been a friend to The Thermal Club since it was just an orchard of palm trees. From our groundbreaking

to our first few laps around the tracks, they have chosen to share their confidence in our concept of a world-class club for drivers, by attending our many milemarker events along the way. We appreciate their confidence and support, and are now excited to share our new tracks, clubhouses, and thriving social scene in return. “There is no club or group more in tune in the auto world both past and present than the Petersen Automotive Museum, so we are thrilled to welcome them out for this special weekend of driving, along with celebrity Continues on Page 12

children. He shook hands and spoke to the special guests. Cell phones and cameras were held high to try to get a photo of the President close up. He smiled and talked to many in the front row of the waiting group, and he even reached to the rear to try to shake hands with people further back in the crowd. After a couple of minutes,

he waved and walked back to a waiting dark SUV. A few of the members of the press yelled his name, and he turned around and waved to the TV crews and photographers. This was more than he usually did when he landed. It was mostly a quick wave and running down the Continues on Page 7

d n e E k v e e nt Sum Up e W MODERNISM WEEK

Story and Photo by Pat Krause Modernism week kicked off with a Retro Party to start the festivities of the 10th year of the wildly popular Modernism Week that runs for 11 days. The party was held at the new “Camp” area that was transformed into a bright spot on Palm Canyon Drive. The area was once a dirt lot next to Copleys and was now a adorned with a immense tent and beautifully placed enormous rocks. The area was designed as a meeting place for people to discuss mid century architecture during the week. The party was held on opening night, Thursday, Feb. 12th. Guests list included almost 500 people that wanted to be part of this retro fun evening.

Many guests came in mid century vintage costumes, wild hair, beads. Poodle skirts, Bellbottom pants, and brightcolored pants and jackets that were popular in the 50s and 60s. This Throwback Thursday’s party included music to dance to by DJ Jason Bentley, who is the music director for KCRW. Music from that era had the guest’s dancing and toe tapping to that wonderful music from that time. The “Camp” will also be hosting meetings, lectures, fashion shows and of course a lot of entertainment. This brand new 30,000 square foot area will be the new headquarters and the hub for a lot of excitement during the week.

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ISRAEL GUIDE DOG CENTER FOR THE BLIND Story and Photo by Pat Krause The Matthew Varon Chapter of the Israel Guide Dog Center for the Blind held its 5th annual Israel Guide Dog Center Luncheon at the Desert Island Country Club on Feb. Michael Rosenthal, Honoree Karen Meyer, Vicki Hobart, Helen Veron, Dana Hobart standing 11th. A shopping experience and Robin Montgomery seated was held in the reception area when the guests arrived from vendors selling purses, jewelry and clothes at reduced prices. A Raffle was held with prizes like jewels, dinners, spa packages and wines. Helen Varon chaired the luncheon with help from many committee members. The honoree of the luncheon was Karen Meyer, an Emmy winning reporter. Bracha Ben Avraham and her dog Dinka with Michael Rosenthal and Singer, Melissa Batalles Meyer was born deaf and has spent her life helping

others with a disability. Meyer was an advisor on Disabilities to President Clinton and was named in the Top 100 women in the Midwest. Her career is astonishing in spite of her disability that would have stopped most people from realizing a productive and useful life helping others. She has won many awards during her career. Bracha Ben Avraham and her dog Dinka came from Israel for this event. She flew the whole long way with her guide dog at her feet on the plane. She is another remarkable woman who has defeated her disability of blindness. Israel’s include many solders and victims of terror. Each puppy costs $25,000 to a guide

dog but can give someone’s independence and pride and a better chance at life. The Center has 500 partnerships with Guide Dogs so far and many more are needed. Entertainment was provided by Melissa Batalles with her beautiful soprano voice that had the guests in awe and many times stood to give her a standing ovation. Melissa asked the guests to sing along with her in a couple of well known songs. She sang selections from Opera to Broadway and the American Songbook of tunes. Dan McGrath served as Emcee with his usual flair. Beautiful centerpieces were donated by Lori Sarner.

THE OPERA ARTS Story and Photo by Pat Krause The Opera Arts presented its annual gala. The theme, When I Rise III, honored Olympic gold-medal winner Greg Louganis. Louganis is one of the most recognized Olympians as he is the most decorated Olympian Medalist Diver of this generation. Mayor Steve Pougnet read a proclamation claiming Feb. 15th to be Greg Louganis Day. Louganis was given more proclamations by others in the Valley, and Greg was presented a statue from Angela Blasi. The, When I Rise, was created to recognize someone who has overcome many obstacles and risen above them to be an outstanding citizen in all walks of life. Louganis achieved all that and became the Olympic GoldMedal winner in diving in 1984 and 1988. Louganis accepted his

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award and spoke to the crowd about his unsettling youth. He battled stuttering, bullying and depression. He said he had thought about suicide as a teenage but decided that he could find a better use for his life. He was only 16 when he competed in his first Olympics. He made big news when he hit his head on the diving board and announced he was HIV positive. Since then he has spent his life bringing awareness about HIV and AIDS. He also became an author when he wrote his life story in, Breaking the Surface, which also became a movie. Opera lovers who came to the gala were treated to the fabulous voices of Roberto Perlas Gomez and H. Waring Sharpe. Victoria accompanied them on the piano Kirsch, who is the director of Opera Arts. The musical program included the voices of a tenor

and baritone singing songs from various well-known operas. They also sang “Some Enchanted Evening” from the play, South Pacific, and “It Ain’t Necessarily So” from, Porgy and Bess, Victoria told the story of each song, and the two men performed duets and also performed individually. The event was chaired by Arlene Rosenthal and Joe Giarrusso and was held at the Hard-Rock Hotel.

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Pivotal Points – the Most Historical in U.S. History

By Janice Gough The most remembered financial disaster of all time was the crash of the Stock market on October 24th, 1929. The crash

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caused suicides, killings, and reversal of fortunes. The market fell 23%. Some of the reasons for the crash may resemble the same conditions today. While there have been many suggested explanations for the Crash, no one can fully account for it. Here are some of the explanations proposed: 1. Stocks were Overpriced Many people believe that stocks were overpriced, and the crash brought the share prices back to a normal level. Price/Earning’s ratios and Price/Dividend ratios, are important considerations when owning stocks. The Value of the overall market is 23 times earnings today, meaning that for every dollar earned, the price of the stock is 23 times that amount. 2. Massive Frauds and Illegal Activity. Fraud and criminal activity will always be contributing factors of declines, but has been not been a major

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the Federal Reserve has ended Quantitative Easing, and Interest rates will begin to increase, as our monetary policy tightens. 5. Public Officials’ Repeated Statements Many public officials commented that the stock prices were too high. For example, the newly elected President of the United States, Herbert Hoover, publicly stated that stocks were overvalued and that speculation hurt the economy. He wanted control over the market. These kinds of statements encouraged investors to believe that sell-off was a wise move, which could be one of the causes of the Crash. Today, “media feed” from the sources that most people rely on; (TV, newspapers, and the Internet) will always become major reasons for a crash. Biases in reporting can be related to compensation provided from the reporting agency. We all want to follow the experts. However, in doing, so we should consider

their background and reasons for their recommendations. You can find opposing views on the way; the market is headed, in any media source on the same day. Today, we have more concise information on the market where reality hits the road. We need to study market history and the causes of rapid declines, which will help us to determine how we should invest this age. Before we experience a Pivotal Point in the market, it is time to consider factors that may cause a dramatic decline and pro-actively re-act before we suffer the loss on investments.

will repel most volunteers. Many homeowners will decide that life is too short to deal with unpleasant people and will avoid your meetings (and will not volunteer). Elevate professionalism and civility in your board meetings, and consider adopting board meeting rules promoting civility and order. Fear of Liability. Volunteer directors should not fear liability, even while making important association decisions. The Business Judgment Rule, corporate process, and directors and officers errors and omissions insurance all provide protection to volunteer directors. As a director, your role is to direct – to make decisions. Leave the actions and recommendations to your manager and consultants. Continually train your directors on these important protections. The Dictator. Volunteers may be hard to find in HOAs ruled by presidents who view themselves as the HOA’s boss, making all the decisions and discouraging differing points of view. Homeowner association

presidents have far less power than presidents of forprofit corporations, and must remember that the association acts through the board, not the president. Presidents which inhibit reasonable discussion and persist in making decisions without board votes are disrespecting the role of the other directors. Boards should appoint presidents who will be a leader – not the boss. Lack of Communication. Some associations suffer from poor member participation because members have no idea what their board is doing. Posting minutes is helpful, but find additional methods to keep your neighbors informed about the goings-on in their association. Better communication leads to greater confidence in association governance, and consequently a greater willingness to volunteer. Major Projects. It is difficult to find volunteers in the midst of a major renovation or repair, governing document overhaul, or even lawsuit. If the association is contemplating a major project,

the time to find volunteers is before the project begins, not after. Overly Large Board. Some boards are unnecessarily large for the association. For example, does a 25 unit association need 5 directors, 20% of the entire membership? A three member board is adequate. Smaller associations may be fine with three directors, and many associations up to one thousand members can run well with 5 or at most 7 directors. Ask the members to vote to approve a bylaw amendment shrinking the board to a more manageable size.

Janice Gough is a financial strategist and advisor in Palm Springs on 125 East Tahquitz Cyn.Way. Visit our website www.goughinsurance.com or email Janice@goughinsurance. com or by calling (650) 3427744or(760)251-7724.

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factor. We all know the stories of Bernie Madoff, manipulation of the LIBOR intra day trading rates and bond pricing manipulation. 3. Margin Buying Margin buying is another scapegoat for the cause of the 1929 crash. In actuality, margin on stocks (loans against the value) was not that high in 1929 but brought out a strong impact on those with them. Whether we take loans on stock or take on too much debt based on income that we cannot count on, it may cause a major downturn. The market slide of 2008 was caused by housing margins (variable interest rates), and the Margins on stock were very high in the crash of 2000 causing the roll downward. 4. Federal Reserve Policy In 1929, the new President of the Federal Reserve Board tightened the monetary policy and set out to lower the stock prices since he perceived that speculation led stocks to be overpriced. Today,

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL So many associations struggle to fill open seats on the board of directors. At any given time, several of my client associations have empty seats they cannot seem to fill. A number of factors can cause difficulty in filling board vacancies. Volunteer Managers. Do you or some of your board colleagues spend many hours each week on HOA business, inspecting the property, observing vendors providing service, and otherwise dealing with the HOA’s daily matters? The well-intentioned sacrifice of your time and energy may be deterring others from board service. You may be retired or have the energy to spend 20-30 hours each week on association matters, but your neighbors don’t – and they are frightened of that level of commitment. If your HOA has a manager, let the manager manage – or hire a better one. If it does not have a manager, hire one. People need to know they are not signing up to be free managers of their association. Chaotic Board Meetings. Board meetings reflecting hostility between directors or at homeowners in the audience

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Kelly G. Richardson CCAL is a Fellow of the College of Community Association Lawyers and Managing Partner of Richardson Harman Ober PC, a law firm known for community association advice. Send questions to KRichardson@ RHOpc.com. Past columns at www.HOAHomefront.com. All rights reserved®.

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Chamber Executive Graduates from Development Program By Desert Star Staff Heather Coladonato, the President & CEO at the Greater Desert Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center, was among the 24 chamber executives to graduate last Friday from Academy, a professional development program presented by the Western Association of Chamber Executives (W.A.C.E.). Academy is an interactive 3-day (three-year) training program on chamber management essentials designed for today’s chamber executives and staff professionals. “We congratulate all of the graduates and their chambers for having the vision to invest in

professional development,” said W.A.C.E. President Dave Kilby. During the three-year Academy program, graduates participated in 18 three-hour classes and successfully completed all mandatory independent study outside of the classroom. W.A.C.E is an association of chamber of commerce executives and staff professionals designed to promote and enhance professional development. With approximately 860 members from twenty Western states and Canada, W.A.C.E. is the largest state or regional association of chamber of commerce executives in the United States.

John R. Coleman a Muralist for Desert Hot Springs By Carolyn W. Gaines I met the painting, muralist at the Starbuck coffee house, and we had a real chat about his career. Mr. John R. Coleman has a spirit of a goal mine a bucket filled with painting skills. He told me his 20 years of painting has been a joy. He began painting in Reno, Nevada. I asked him did he go to school for painting his many compositions. Coleman mentions, he was mostly selftaught. He has become a wellknown great muralist in DHS. I asked him which mural did he like best of his work. He stated the one called ‘Family’ that Mr. Landon Johnson contributed to the landscape. DHS community wants to

know how long the ‘Family’ mural took for completion. John said,’ three-weeks’’. John talked about his main mission is to beautify the city, share his painting talents, and maybe bring some tourist to Desert Hot Springs. I knew the mural ‘Family’ is by a middle school, so we talked about students watching his work, and He discussed that he contacted the school, and the art teacher walked over 5 art classes to watch him paint the muralist ‘Family’. What message can you send for the children who want to be a muralist? Short and a perfect get away to answer: “Never give up on your dreams and follow your dreams.”

Golden Eagles 5K Run/Walk for Life

By Michael Picardi Desert Hot Springs, February 10, 2015: Desert Hot Springs High School is inviting everyone throughout the Coachella Valley to see the valley from the western hills of DHS while participating in the 3rd Annual Golden

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Eagle 5K Run/Walk for Life. The race will be on March 14, 2015 beginning with registration at 6:30 AM and the race starting at 8 AM. “In conjunction with the race/ walk, there will be a Health Fair at the DHS Wellness Center across the street,” said Naomi

Soto, one of the sponsors representing HealthCorps. “HealthCorps is committed to fighting the childhood obesity epidemic. One way of doing that is to empower schools to be health leaders within their communities, “ she added. The other major sponsor February 18, 2015

for this event is the Desert Healthcare District, which is a public agency that funds health programs and initiatives throughout the valley, from DHS and Palm Springs to Cook Street. The event falls in line with the greater DHD focus to provide nutrition education for DHS residents. James Lister-Looker, special-education lead and wellness coordinator at the high school concurred: “This is a healthy and fun way for students, families and community members to be active.” All race proceeds directly support health and wellness programming at DHS High School, including wellness challenges, weight loss competitions for staff and interactive activities that support and encourage physical and mental resilience for all students. “DHS High School is the only school in Palm Springs Unified that is working on their own 5K as a school project, so we’re excited to see this event

growing now in its third year,” said Naomi. Register this week at the early-bird rate of $20. Registration rates increase after February 15. WHEN: March 14, 2015 Registration 7 AM, Race begins: 8 AM WHERE: Desert Hot Springs High School 65850 Pierson Blvd. Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 WHO: Desert Hot Springs High School Wellness Council HealthCorps Desert Healthcare District Borrego Medical CONTACT: James ListerLooker (DHS High School) Naomi Soto (HealthCorps) Alejandro Espinoza (Desert Healthcare District) REGISTRATION: http:// bit.ly/1z3DA1R $20 Before Feb. 15 $25.00 Feb 15-Mar 1 $35.00 After March 1 $40.00 Day of the Race, March 14, 2015 www.desertstarweekly.com

Dark Drama Onstage at Groves Cabin Theatre

By Jack Lyons Theatre and Film Critic Nobody wrote plays and dialogue for women of the American south better than the great Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Tennessee Williams. As a southerner and a writer, he understood their idiosyncrasies, their strengths, their weaknesses, their quirks, and the nature of the female characters he created. And he created some great plays and roles for his women of the south. “The Glass Menagerie” is considered one of the finest three plays ever written by an American author. “Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman”, and Eugene O’Neill’s “Long Day’s Journey into Night” being the other two. Williams’ “Streetcar Named Desire” contains many, now

iconic, lines of dialogue such as Blanche Du Bois’s speech about ‘relying on the kindness of strangers’ and the screed ‘Stella’ by the brutish Stanley Kawowlski, her brother-in-law in the play. “Suddenly Last Summer”, currently on stage at the Groves Cabin Theatre, in Morongo Valley, is Williams in his middle period: after “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” (1955) and before “Night of the Iguana” (1961. Wonderfully directed by Desert Theatre League (DTL) award winning actor and director Abe Daniels, stars Donette Swain in a triumphant portrayal as Mrs. Venable. The story, in short, deals with Catherine Holly (Analisa Pilecki), a poor relation of a prominent New Orleans family, who appears to be insane or

mentally damaged after her cousin Sebastain dies under mysterious circumstances while both were traveling in Europe. Sebastain’s possessive mother, Violet Venable (Donette Swain) is trying to obscure the truth about her son’s homosexuality and death, threatens to have Catherine lobotomized for her continuing, incoherent ramblings concerning Sebastian’s strange death. When a truth serum is administered by Dr. Cukrowicz (Scott Cutler) the traumatized Catherine reveals the gruesome story of Sebastian’s death at the hands of a group of “locals” whose sexual favors he sought, using Catherine as a lure in attracting young men. It was a ploy he used earlier when traveling with his mother. Many of Williams’ plays

incorporated elements from his own life. In real life Williams’ sister Rose was compelled to undergo a lobotomy at the insistence of their domineering mother. T h e G ro v e s C a b i n production features a cast of fine ensemble players led by Vicki Montgomery as Mrs. Holly, the suffering mother of Catherine, Cyrus Short as the greedy and selfish George Holly, Joy Groves as Sister Felicity, and Lauren Gentry as Miss Foxhill. The production boasts two lengthy monologues from Swain and Pilecki that stand out for their intensity and passion. The Set Design by Steve Pratt is clever in making maximum use of a small and finite stage area. The garden area with its tropical setting painted on the walls,

and the real pebble walkway from garden to the house is a nice touch. Light and Sound designer Darin Eldridge also provides some nice lighting touches. The Groves is the most intimate of theatre venues in the entire Coachella Valley with only twenty-two seats. It almost makes the audience part of the company of actors. If you like to view the onstage action up close and (almost) personal, you’ll love your evening of theatre at the Groves. “Suddenly Last Summer” performs Saturdays at 7 pm and Sundays at 2:30 PM through March 15, 2015. Reservations are a must! Call the box office at 760-365-4523.

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Coachella Valley Repertory Theatre Presents La Gringa

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By Desert Star Staff New York Actress, Marina Re, recipient of the 2014 Desert Theatre League Award for her role as Maria Callas in last season’s production of Master Class returns to CV Rep as Norma in La Gringa! Rancho Mirage, CA Following on the heels of two critically acclaimed productions, The Chosen and Having Our Say, The Coachella Valley Repertory Theatre (CVRep) will present La Gringa, the 1996 Obie Award-winning play by Carmen Rivera. Directed by CV Rep Artistic Director, Ron Celona, La Gringa will be performed at The CV Rep Theatre in Rancho Mirage from Wednesday, March 4th through Sunday, March 22nd, 2015 In keeping with this season American Melting Pot theme (a look at four distinct cultures by four critically-acclaimed playwrights), La Gringa is set in the countryside of Puerto Rico. This heart-felt, six-character comedy (with music) captures the colorful spirit of the Puerto Rican experience. The play revolves around Maria, a young Puerto Rican-American woman who visits her extended family in Puerto Rico in search of her www.desertstarweekly.com

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roots with hopes to bond with her homeland. Much to her surprise and disappointment, she is not welcomed with open arms and the comedy ensues as she realizes that in the eyes of Puerto Rico she is an American – La Gringa. The stellar cast members include: Ayanery Reyes as Maria Elena Garcia, David Yukon as Monolo Cofresi, Kyla Garcia as Iris Burgos, Eliezer Ortiz as Ramon “Monchi” Reyes, and Robert Almodovar as Victror Burgos. New York actress, Marina Re, who received rave reviews, as well as the 2014 Desert Theatre League Award for her role as Maria Callas in last seasons CV Rep production of Master Class, co-stars as Norma Burgos. “Not only is La Gringa an insightful look into the vibrant culture of Puerto Rico,

Kyla Garcia it reveals, through the eyes of Maria (the pivotal character), that cultural identity is based on heart and spirit rather than superficial and external traits”. Says director, Ron Celona. Although CV Rep will present La Gringa in English, the original production opened at the Spanish Repertory Theatre in February of 1996. That year the play won an Obie Award and has the distinction of being the longest running OffBroadway Spanish language play. La Gringa will be performed at the Coachella Valley Repertory Theatre located at 69930 Highway 111, Suite 116, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 from Wednesday, March 4th through Sunday, March 22nd, 2015 with evening performances on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

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Marina Re and Saturday at 7:30 PM and matinees on Saturday and Sunday at 2 PM. Tickets are $45.00. To purchase tickets call 760-296-2966, visit www. cvrep.org or purchase them from the CVRep Box Office. The Coachella Valley Repertory

R. Almodovar Theatre is a (501)©3 Non Profit. New York Actress, Marina Re, recipient of the 2014 Desert Theatre League Award for her role as Maria Callas in last season’s production of Master Class returns to CV Rep as Norma in La Gringa!

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Democrats seek Relief from Health law Penalties

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The official sign-up season for President Barack Obama’s health care law may be over, but leading congressional Democrats say millions of Americans facing new tax penalties deserve a second chance. Three senior House members strongly urged the administration Monday to grant a special sign-up opportunity for uninsured taxpayers who will be facing fines under the law for the first time this year. The three are Michigan’s Sander Levin, the ranking Democrat on the Ways and Means Committee, and Democratic Reps. Jim McDermott of Washington, and Lloyd Doggett of Texas. All worked to help steer Obama’s law through rancorous congressional debates from 2009-2010. The lawmakers say they are concerned that many of their constituents will find out about the penalties after it’s already too late for them to sign up for coverage, since open enrollment ended Sunday. That means they could wind

up uninsured for another year, only to owe substantially higher fines in 2016. The fines are collected through the income tax system. “For the many families who may now be about to pay a penalty, there should be an opportunity to avoid both further penalties and to obtain affordable health insurance,” said Doggett. This year is the first time ordinary Americans will experience the complicated interactions between the health care law and taxes. Based on congressional analysis, tax preparation giant H&R Block says roughly 4 million uninsured people will pay penalties. The IRS has warned that health-care related issues will make its job harder this filing season and taxpayers should be prepared for long call-center hold times, particularly since the GOP-led Congress has been loath to approve more money for the agency. “Open enrollment period ended before many Americans filed their taxes,” the three lawmakers said in a statement. “Without a special enrollment period, many people (who will be paying fines) will not have

By Angela Monroe PALM SPRINGS -- There are many events in the valley this weekend. As many as 10,000 cyclists hit valley roads Saturday morning for the Tour de Palm Springs. The 17th annual Tour de Palm Springs included the a 100-mile ``Escape the City Lights Ride,’’ followed by five other bicycle and walking events. Downtown streets did shut down for the ride, and a vendor expo that began Friday afternoon. More than 100 Coachella Valley non-profit organizations benefit from funds raised by the

Tour de Palm Springs. All roads are now open in downtown Palm Springs. There’s plenty to do this Valentine’s Day in the valley, including browsing artwork in Palm Springs. The Desert Arts Festival is being held at Frances Stevens Park through Sunday. 100 artists are presenting their original work including three-dimensional fine art, paintings, photography and sculpture. The park is at the corner of Palm Canyon Drive and Alejo. Admission is free, and the event continues Sunday from 10am to 4pm. Source KMIR

another opportunity to get health coverage this year. “A special enrollment period will not only help many Americans avoid making an even larger payment next year, but, more importantly, it will help them gain quality health insurance for 2015,” the lawmakers added. So far, administration officials have deflected questions about whether an extension will be granted. Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell has authority to grant special enrollment periods under certain circumstances. Supporters of the law say an extension would mainly help low- to middle-income uninsured people, the same group that Obama’s coverage expansion was intended to serve. But Republicans may criticize it as another tweak to what they see as unworkable “Obamacare.” The health care law imposes fines on uninsured people whose incomes are deemed high enough to enable them to afford coverage. The goal is to broaden the pool of insured people, helping to keep premiums in check for everybody.

The law also offers subsidies to lower the cost of private coverage for people who don’t have job-based health care. That financial assistance is provided through a new tax credit. Although the tax credit subsidies cover most of the premiums for many people, the coverage requirement and the fines that enforce it remain deeply unpopular. And the cost of being uninsured in America is going up significantly. For 2014, the fine was the greater of $95 per person or 1 percent of household income above the threshold for filing taxes. That fine will be collected when taxpayers file their 2014 returns. But this year the fine will jump to the greater of 2 percent of income or $325. By 2016, the average fine will be about $1,100, based on government figures. Polls show that many taxpayers are unaware of the potential financial exposure. Floyd Cable, a real estate agent from Wichita Falls, Texas, said the escalating fines were part of the motivation for him and his wife to sign up last

week. Both are self-employed, and stretching to pay health insurance premiums has been a struggle. “We have been going without insurance the last couple of years just because the rates are so astronomical,” Cable said. But they were also concerned they could wind up on the wrong side of rising penalties. And, being in his early 60s, Cable said he recognizes the value of having health insurance against unexpected illness. An extension would probably help people still on the fence, like he was. “Anything that could be done to give people more time to sort through this, is not only a good move for the administration, but just makes common sense,” Cable said. Since both the subsidies and penalties under the health law are administered through the tax system, some experts have urged the Obama administration to permanently schedule signup season to overlap with taxfiling season. Source KMIR

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Thousands Attend Modernism Week, Palm Springs Fine Art Fair 45,000 people flocked to Modernism Week last year, and organizers expect an even greater turnout this year. The event celebrates mid-century modern design, architecture, art, fashion and culture. The festival features more than 100 events including the modernism show, home tours, walking and bike tours, vintage fashion and much more. You still have plenty of time to check out the many events By Angela Monroe great weather isn’t the only draw -- Modernism Week brings a happening at Modernism Week PALM SPRINGS -- The to Palm Springs this weekend bigger crowd each year. as it continues through next

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Sunday, the 22nd. The fourth annual Palm Springs Fine Art fair drew crowds in Palm Springs as well. This internationally recognized art fair features the best in 20th and 21st century art. The lineup included 66 galleries from 33 cities and 7 countries. They featured artist spotlight sessions, and joined forces with Palm Springs Modernism Week. Source KMIR

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President Leaves Palm Springs for Washington, D.C.

By Angela Monroe PALM SPRINGS -- The President of the United States returns to Washington, D.C., and the frigid cold gripping the East Coast after enjoying a warm weekend of golf and sun here in the valley. How appropriate that President’s day in the valley meant having the President right here with us for his fourth visit to our valley in two years. President Barack Obama spent much of his time golfing in Rancho Mirage, but he also did some work signing off on new rules guiding commercial drones in the U.S. Traffic stopped along Gene Autry Trail in Palm Springs as the motorcade escorted the President to the airport Monday afternoon. It was a quick goodbye as the President left the SUV, and jogged up the stairs giving us a quick wave goodbye at the top as he returned to Washington, D.C. It was wheels up at 1:46pm Monday. The President arrived Saturday morning after visiting Stanford University on Friday.

Rock Art of Southern California on Sunday, Feb. 22 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 6605 N. Indian Canyon Drive. For info 760-3675535. Air Force One Departing Palm Springs. Photo By: Jacob Hough Palm Springs Mayor Steve Pougnet was there to greet the President on the tarmac of Palm Springs International Airport. Then, President Obama headed to Sunnylands Estate in Rancho Mirage for a round of golf with his longtime friends. The President stayed at a private home in Thunderbird Heights.

On Sunday, it was more golf with friends, this time at billionaire Larry Ellison’s Porcupine Creek Golf Course. While in the desert, the President also reportedly worked on preparations for a summit meeting on international terrorism. President Obama’s first visit here was in June 2013, where he

met with the President of China at Sunnylands. His next visit was over President’s Day weekend last year, when he met with the King of Jordan. Last Father’s Day, the President and his family visited the valley for a vacation. Source KMIR

Cranfill wed Silva and Ivy Koryne Smith, 19, of Powell in a Cody courtroom last week. “There will be no, ‘You can kiss the bride,’ or whatever they say when people get married,” Silva’s defense attorney, Sarah Miles, said before her client’s impromptu wedding on Feb. 11 in Park County’s District Court.

Smith stayed 15 feet away from Silva to comply with the jail’s “no contact” rules, the Powell Tribune (http://bit.ly/1AB5rKQ) reported. The ceremony lasted for about a minute, and the judge directed them to take their seats for Silva’s sentencing hearing. Cranfill sentenced Silva to six to 10 years in prison for a drunken crime spree in which he stole and crashed two pickup trucks, used a gun he found in one of the pickups to fire shots at other vehicles in Powell and led officers on a chase that reached speeds of up to 110 mph. The chase ended when Silva ran over irrigation pipe and got stuck in a muddy barley field.

At the time, Silva was free on bond on a misdemeanor charge. Silva pleaded guilty to aggravated burglary, property destruction and a third conviction of driving under the influence of alcohol. Other charges were dismissed. Silva disputes the county attorney’s arguments that he owes nearly $46,000 in restitution for damage to the vehicles. A restitution hearing will be held later. Silva has been jailed since his arrest on Aug. 24, and he will be given credit for the six months he has already served. Information from: Powell (Wyo.) Tribune, http://www. powelltribune.com

Seniors on Stage on Thursdays from 2:30-4 p.m. at 480 South Sunrise Way. For more information, call 760-323-5689 or go to mizellseniorcenter.org. Desert Art Festival on Saturday, Mar. 7-8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 538 N. Palm Canyon Drive. For more information, call 818-813-4478 or go to westcoastartists.com. Dance-A-Thon for Charity on Friday, Feb 27 at 1700 East Tahquitz Suite 206. More information, go to DanceWithMissyLindsay.com or call 760-413-6931. Vintage Market from Sunday, Now - May 30 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 450 N. Indian Canyon. For info, palmspringsopenairmarket. com. Kal David Unplugged on Thursdays at 8 p.m. at 1900 E. Palm Canyon Drive. For info, 760-322-4422 or purpleroompalmsprings.com. New Exhibition: Section 14on Thursday, Now-Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 901 East Tahquitz Canyon Road. For more information, call 760-778-1079 or go to accmuseum.org. On The Air2! On Thusday, March 12, 2015 Camelot Theatres, 222. dezartperforms.org or (760) 322-0179. Kal David Unplugged on Thursdays at 8 p.m. at 1900 E. Palm Canyon Drive. For more information, call 760-322-4422 or go to purpleroompalmsprings.com.

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Free Family Law and Civil Legal Services Palm Springs Public Library 300 S. Sunrise Way 760-322READ. This event occurs monthly, on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month 2015 Free Downtown Concert Series on Saturday, Jan. 10 to Mar. 14 at 401 E. Amado Road. For more information, call 888-999-1995 or go to sparesortcasino.com/ nightlife.html.

Wyoming Man Marries, then gets Sentenced

By Desert Star Staff CODY, Wyo. (AP) - A Wyoming man’s “I do” wasn’t followed by a kiss, cake or honeymoon but a prison sentence for an August crime spree. Israel Silva, 25, wore an orange jail jumpsuit and shackles when District Judge Steven

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Contemporary Artist Ai Weiwei’son Thursday, Now- May 31 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 101 Museum Drive. For more information, call 760-322-4800 or go to psmuseum.org. Comedy Night Palm Springs Purple Room more info. http://comedynight-feb. bpt.me or 800-838-3006 or www.purpleroompalm springs.com or 760-322-4422 Continued on page 18

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HOROSCOPES

FEBRUARY 18-25, 2015 ASTROLOGICAL FORECAST BY RISA D’ANGELES

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adopted. Learn about them. eliminate, tear down, do away You’re a leader in speaking, with and leave behind? This is You shift between social groups writing, communicating. an excellent time to initiate new and dream time, big plans for schedules, plans, programs, the future and things secret and CANCER arrangements and organization reflective. Two realities at one time that will alter daily life and also can be disorienting. The planets Many realities call to you. One is create foundation for future are influencing everyone to be in resources, sharing yours’ with endeavors. Are money matters two worlds simultaneously. Each others, preparing for others in organized? world affects the other. You’ll be need. The second is philosophy, called gradually, yet more and justice, expanding your mind, LIBRA more, to contemplation, rest studying, reading, learning. and relaxation and a dream world Together these make for a It’s the most highly creative time preparing you for things to come. very active and intelligent mind for you, Libra. Whatever you do Remember your nightly review. indeed, filled with new ideas and indicates future possibilities. For See that your day was good. contemplations. Notice if there’s some Librans it is good to study a spark of joy, like dry kindling the science and art of astrology. TAURUS waiting to be lit. From the Soul For other Libras consulting a comes Joy and for this your financial advisor, astrologically There are others who can personality longs. knowledgeable is good. assist you in the work you’re Knowledge and application LEO to accomplish next. Ask them of astrology brings balance, harmony and a deep comfort in questions and listen to their thoughts and ideas. They have Mercury in Aquarius is knowing all’s well and in rhythm information that fills gaps in traveling through your house in all things. Initiate all things new the information you already of relationships.This makes in your relationship, Libra. have. Continue with planning, your mind really active in terms be bold, philanthropic, public, of relationships. Mercury tries SCORPIO enterprising, inventive, and to build bridges from one to principled. Think big! Don’t stop another. This can be disorientingif The future is streaming into your there. Create an entire village! It you’re a Leo whose energies are present/future and staying there mainly internal. For externalized a while. Mercury ass, «what will be needed. Leos this can be an exhilarating future are you hoping for, what GEMINI time of connecting with others. does it look and feel like, who Your mind, energy, focus, need do you hope lives in that future You’re to become more involved for action and travel are shining with you, how and where will you and a presence in things local brightly these days. It’s time for live and what will your home look like? It might be straw bale, look in your community. Gathering new endeavors. and dispensing information will like a space ship, totally off the be most important in times to VIRGO grid and in a community twelve come as the old world falls away miles out of town in the woods. and the foundations of the new What ways of being, what daily With chickens and goats. culture and civilization are being agendas and disciplines, what created. All around the world boundaries and structures within SAGITTARIUS new concepts for living are being your daily life do you want to

Changes in routine, plans and agendas may occur more often. Your mind may feel like it’s taken off in a starship to places far far away. I’ve mentioned a book list for these times before. “2150” by Thea Alexander? “Island” by Aldous Huxley? “Shikasta” by Doris Lessing. Find them. Read them. Also anything about the Secret Space Program and anything by progressive journalist Sam Smith. They provide light in our particular semi-darkness.

CAPRICORN All Capricorns are becoming new these days. New ideas, thoughts, actions, interests, moods, feelings. Within this change comes compassion, especially toward those having less, toward children and elder.. Sometimes our compassion gets lost along the way. Then something occurs, a loss and revelation, and it emerges once again. Compassion - a found object within each of us. Like a sanctuary light in the temple of self. Compassion. What does it mean?

with everyone and ethical. Tend to money carefully with great consideration toward others. Share.

PISCES You’re focused on things private and confidential. It’s your birthday month. A new year for you. On birthdays it’s good to tithe first, helping those in need children in hospitals (St. Jude’s Hospital), building resources in communities for families (Heifer Project), medicines for those in need (Doctors Without Borders). When an obstacle or question appears, radiate a light from the ajna center (3rd eye) upon it. A revelation (answer) then occurs. Are you sleeping? What are you dreaming about? Risa D’Angeles is the founder and director of the Esoteric & Astrological Studies Research Institute: nightlifenews.com or, on Facebook, Risa’s Esoteric Astrology. She can be reached at risagoodwill@gmail.com.

AQUARIUS So many realities occurring for you this month. A new path may be considered and possibly taken, an expansion of friendships, thoughts about community, sharing resources, and trying to heal a wound that hurts. Communication is most important now. Be fair

The City of Desert Hot Springs In honor of Black History Month Proudly Presents

REMEMBRANCE

10TH Anniversary of the death of Alexander D. Nelson 2-241963 to 5-17-2004. Attended Computer Learning Center in Philadelphia and earned a Degree in Computer Programming. Was a successful business man owning his own business. He had a love for music and wrote many songs/ music. Had a love for playing the guitar and was the Lead Guitarist for many bands. He is survived by his Mother, Uncles, Aunts, and Godparents, numerous Cousins and Grand Nieces/ Nephews.

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A BETTER DAY FOR BLUES! Please join us Saturday, February 21, 2015 1:00p.m. – 3:00p.m. First Community Baptist Church 66272 First Street Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 Celebrating the lives of the legendary Kings & Queens of the Blues. (Leadbelly, Buddy Guy, Bessie Smith, B.B. King, Etta James, Bonnie Raitt, Grady Gaines, and Roy Gaines)

Blues Educational History •Youth presentations •Blues exhibits •Pot Luck Email: bluesschools@aol.com for more information

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Charisma, Creativity and Class at The Palm Springs Fine Art Fair

Arielle Schnitzer with Arlene and Jordan Photo by Pat Krause

By Pam Price The 4th Annual Palm Springs Art Fair, Feb. 12-15 at the Palm Springs Convention Center exhibited art from 66 galleries representing 33 cities and 7 countries, reported Rick Friedman, the event’s Executive Director. The Opening-Night Preview recognized Arlene Schnitzer as the Arts Patron of Year. Mrs. Schnitzer, the founder of the first contemporary art gallery in Portland, OR is recognized as one of the leading philanthropists and art patrons on the West Coast. Bruce Guenther, author and curator interviewed her with opening remarks by Steve Biller. The following day, Jordan M. Schnitzer, her son,

known as the Prince of Prints for his extensive print collection archived at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art at the University of Oregon in Eugene, OR he discussed how he established this world-class art museum and the Jordan Schnitzer Family Foundation Lending Program reaching out to museums around the world. Art fans perusing the eclectic exhibits at the Opening-Night Preview were mesmerized by dramatic installations such as (Not Quite ) Salvation by Cindy Jackson, a theatrical, larger than life set of six kneeling men, each on their “own search for salvation.” Fanning out from this centerpiece was surprises

at every turn, FROM A Maya, mosaic Ceremonial Mask, dating from 600-900 CE to Peter Borkovic’s eye stopping Swirling Glass Object. Jim Cox, chairman of the Cathedral City Public Arts Commission was fascinated by the optical illusion of Chul Hyan Ahn’s Railroad Nostalgia a composition of plywood, LED lights, mirrors and railroad tracks from C. Grimaldis Gallery in Baltimore. MD. The sensitive portraits at Ryan Martin New Portraiture charmed the desert’s creative couple, ballerina Valerie Mahabir and world-renowned architect Nerandra Patel. Dimitri Halkidis, owner of Gallery 446 in Palm Springs visited the black-and-white Robert

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Maplethorpe photograph Calla Lilly (dated 1986) from William Campbell Contemporary Art in Ft. Worth, TX, calling it a classic. The Cathedral City Public Art Commission tried to keep their group together, but the six commissioners kept wandering off in different directions. Thanks to Commissioner Greg Murphy who broke out in an unexpected high-pitched whistle the group was reunited in time to finish their official tour. The education component of the Special Events menu was diverse from “The Modern Collector” panel presented by Sotheby’s Institute of Art to “Hard Edge. Living-Keeping Cool in the Desert” moderated by Peter Frank in collaboration with Palm Springs Modernism Week. “The diversity and drama of this year’s

Art Fair was impressive,” said Grace Robbins, author. You can really walk your feet off! The VIP lounge was a welcome respite because you could walk miles, but it’s not possible to see it all in two hours. I could have spent all night at The Fine Art Fair; the range of art and sculpture was dramatic and sometimes controversial. It takes time to process; every year presents new concepts. This year arriving guests met glazed ceramics from Jun Kaneko in the Front Lobby. They were inspired by the legends of Japanese Tanuki figures in an array of colors. What a surprising but apropos welcome this was for everyone!”

By Desert Star Staff Gary W. Goldstein will present a screenwriter’s blueprint for career success at the March meeting of the Palm Springs Writers Guild. He has produced some of Hollywood’s biggest box-office hits including the blockbusters Pretty Woman, Under Siege and The Mothman Prophecies generating over

a billion dollars in worldwide revenue. Presented by the Palm Springs Writers Guild in association with the Rancho Mirage Public Library. Saturday, March 14, 2015 2:00 PM at the Rancho Mirage Library, Rancho Mirage CA. Guests and nonmembers are welcome to attend this free presentation.

Pamela Price is the vice chairman of the Cathedral City Public Art Commission

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‘100 Miles To Lordsburg’ Scene Filmed on Palm Drive

Martha (La Trice Harper), Producer Brad Littlefield and Jack (Brian Mason) By Carolyn W. Gaines On a Saturday afternoon, I went to the UPS Store located on Palm Drive to my left a film crew shooting a movie called ‘Green Book’ about the restricted 1950s and 1960’s travels of African Americans due to racism. The Star Lite Motel had a green 2-door Sedan, 1959 Plymouth the kind of vehicle that 2015 Grammy Award ‘Life Time Achievement’ blues, superstar Buddy Guy owes. Mr. Littlefield asked me to interview his star ‘La Trice Harper’ a very graceful, admirableactress known for ‘Murder 101’ and ‘Game Over’. I informed, Mr. Littlefield that I didn’t have any paper or pen. The Open Range Pictures, producer immediately gave me my working materials. I

sat on his movie set, and I began to write history. Let’s Chat with La Trice Harper a movie star on Palm Drive in the community of DHS. Who is your character? La Trice said,”Jackson’s wife, we are on the road trying to get to California. Eight months pregnant and experiencing labor pains and most likely going into labor.” What were some of the African Americans traveling concerns during the 1950s and 1960s? The Movie Star said,” There were numerous Africans Americans in the late 50’s early 60s that were just finding out they could travel. Because we couldn’t travel, and it was during the times of ‘Jim Crows Laws’

segregation was very strong during that time: Mr. Green (Victor H. Green) was a postal worker saved thousands of people from being lynched. ‘Green Book” a trip guide listed places where we can stop for lodging, stores, and any kind of road services for African Americans: where they can hope receive safe service in a secure environment.” What can you say about the children of today about travel conditions in the 1950s and 1960s? Starlet said,” We come so far, but we have so far to go to be graceful because our grandparents had to go through: feeling of graceful and remember what the past was like and continue to make everything graceful for everyone.”

How could the color people managed to keep themselves together in the 1950s and 1960s? La Trice said,’’ people survived on faith. I wasn’t taught about the Green Book. It was important to know about the Green Book.” The ‘Green Book’ movie producer Brad said, “ESSO was the first gas-station chain to sponsor the Green Book for African Americans traveling to work and driving across the United States.’’ Finally, I learned about the ‘Green Book’ history by walking to a movie set not knowing that I was going to seek a Black

History Month lesson from a Hollywood producer and a movie star. I learned the Green Book was a road map to safety. Meanwhile, I am getting geared up for a Desert Hot Springs-A Better Day For Blues! That, I will teach adults, and children about Leadbelly, Blind lemon Jefferson, Lonnie Johnson, Bessie Smith, Ma Rainey, Buddy Guy, Grady Gaines, Billie Holiday, B.B. King, and Roy Gaines, whom all experienced the ‘Green Book’ real-life memories from traveling to gigs on the roads by cars in 1900s through 1950s, and 1960s.

Ceremony at the brand new state-of-the-art facility located at 32-505 Harry Oliver Trail. The event will be held on Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at 9:00 A.M. SunLine Transit Agency Chairman

of the Board, Greg Pettis will be joined by SunLine CEO/General Manager, Lauren Skiver, Board Members, city representatives, and other prominent local officials, for the celebration. The building was designed by the IBI Group, built by Doug Wall Construction, Arcadis served as the Construction Manager and Geocon was retained to perform soil testing and inspection. The Le Flore Group served as Project Manager. The 25,000 square-foot Administration Building and Transit Hub was completed in December of 2014. The project provided much needed employment opportunities to the Coachella Valley. SunLine Transit Agency, a Joint Powers Authority formed in 1977 to operate the Coachella Valley’s public transportation system, operated out of the City of Palm Springs’ corporation yard for eight years. The Agency then acquired land in Thousand Palms and in 1985 and moved into used trailers. In 2006, with

the trailers coming to the end of their useful life, the Board of Directors approved the budget to begin environmental, engineering and architectural services, as well as develop a Master Plan for a new Administrative Building. SunLine obtained funding from California Proposition 1B and the Federal Transit Administration. On February 26, 2013, SunLine celebrated the groundbreaking of their new Administration Building. SunLine Transit Agency CEO/ General Manager, Lauren Skiver proudly states, “The SunLine Board and I are extremely pleased to have partnered with Doug Wall Construction for our new Administration Building. SunLine focused on creating a “green” building, supporting the Agency’s vision and focus on our environment. Also, by using local firms, we created local jobs. SunLine Staff, who has been housed in temporary trailers for close to 30 years, now has a beautiful “permanent” home. Source KMIR

Martha (La Trice Harper) and Jack (Brian Mason)

Sunline Officially Opens New Administration Building

By KMIR News Staff THOUSAND PALMS -Sunline Transit Agency officially opened their new administration building in Thousand Palms this morning. This is a press release they

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FILM

BY THEDA KLEINHANS REICHMAN

Going for the Oscar Gold This Sunday, February 22, is a big day for film fans. It’s Oscar Sunday. Eight films are in contention for the golden statuette, and this category leaves me guessing. However, I feel more secure in predicting who I think will win in the top acting categories. I base my predictions not only on my hunches, but on the actors who have previously won top awards from critics, unions and guilds. Therefore, since Julianne Moore, star of “Still Alice,” has already received a Golden Globe, SAG, BAFTA and Critics Choice Award for her excellent performance, I am certain she will also garner an Oscar. In the supporting actor race, I as well feel secure in predicting that the Oscar will go to J.K. Simmons for his electrifying performance in “Whiplash” since he too has won a Golden Globe, SAG and BAFTA Award. Using this same formula, Eddie Redmayne will win as the best actor for his sensitive, moving

J.K. Simmons in Whiplash portrayal as Stephen Hawking in “The Theory of Everything.” And if you haven’t seen this Oscarnominated film in theaters, it will be released on Blu-ray and DVD on February 17. The eight films vying for Oscar’s gold are: “Boyhood,” “Imitation Game,” “The Theory of Everything,” “Foxcatcher,” “Birdman,” “The Grand Budapest Hotel,” “American Sniper” and “Whiplash” which will arrive on Blu-ray and DVD February 24. My crystal ball is a bit cloudy on this one, but I will venture to say that “Boyhood” and its director, Richard Linklater, will come out on top since the film has received a Golden Globe, a BAFTA and countless accolades from critics. While Clint Eastwood’s film “American Sniper” was nominated, he did not receive a directorial nomination. Considered a war movie and an anti-war film www.desertstarweekly.com

as well, “American Sniper” may not take home Oscar’s gold, but it is a big green winner, earning more bucks at the box office than all the other seven nominees combined.

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“Still Alice,” a film by Richard Glatzer and Wash Westmoreland, deals with the pain of earlyonset Alzheimer’s disease. In a career defining performance by Julianne Moore, we watch a brilliant college professor start to lose the power of language and memory. She valiantly struggles to hang on to her skills as a linguist and gifted professor for as long as possible. Her doctor and family are supportive, and through carefully prescribed medications Kristen Stewart and Julianne Moore in “Still Alice” and a constant reliance on her computer and smart phone, •••••••••••••• led to his career change from she continuously plays games, works puzzles and keeps track “Whiplash,” nominated for musician to writer/director. of everyday activities. five Academy Awards, may not Another DVD plus is commentary win for the best picture, but it will with writer/director Chazelle and most certainly grab an Oscar for J.K. Simmons. A Blu-ray exclusive J.K. Simmons’ performance as features famous drummers who the rigid, tough-as-nails music discuss their craft and passion for teacher, Terence Fetcher. The drumming. story, inspired by the experiences An interesting tidbit: Did you of writer/director Damien Chazelle, know that Simmons is the voice deals with a young jazz musician of the yellow M&M in the TV with a passion for drumming. commercials? Andrew Neyman, played by Miles Teller, is a 19-year-old student at •••••••••••••• an elite musical conservatory who For all animal lovers who wants to become an acclaimed want to preserve the world for jazz drummer. His dreams all living creatures, consider seem within reach when he is seeing the Netflix documentary discovered by Fletcher, who hears “Virunga” which is in the race for him practicing and transfers the Best Documentary. On February aspiring drummer into the top jazz 13 we were given a sneak peek ensemble at the conservatory. at this haunting work from Soon the young drummer’s executive producer Leonardo passion spirals into obsession DiCaprio on KTLA5 and CBS2. as his ruthless teacher push him The film points out the terrible to the brink of his ability and his peril lowland gorillas face in what sanity. Sony Pictures, rated R. should be a natural paradise as A bonus feature on both the poachers invade and kill these DVD and Blu-ray is a Q & A session magnificent gentle giants. Heroic at the Toronto International Film park rangers in this sanctuary risk Festival with Miles Teller, J.K. their lives every day and many, like Simmons and Damien Chazelle. the animals they seek to protect, Her progressive illness is not We find out that the director, at are slaughtered by marauders only devastating for her, but for one time an aspiring jazz musician, who have no regard for the earth. her family as well. Alec Baldwin, had a ruthless, terrifying teacher also a college professor, tries to like Fletcher and that experience •••••••••••••• be there for her, as do her three adult children. Her youngest (Kristen Stewart) is an aspiring actress, and her career choice is a great worry about her mother who urges her daughter to have an alternate profession to fall back on. As the two love one another, there is friction between them. Their conflicted relationship is a deeply compelling aspect of this extremely moving story. Moore’s performance will bring tears to your eyes as she struggles to hang on to everything she holds dear. This is particularly difficult for her since her life’s work deals with words and ideas, which are slowly slipping away. From Sony Pictures Classics, rated PG-13 for mature thematic material. Virunga February 18, 2015

Everyone who loves a good movie, or even a bad one, is familiar with the name Roger Ebert. He was passionate about movies and perhaps the only thing Roger loved more than movies was his wife, Chaz. “Life Itself” which is the title of a film about this well-known movie critic, debuted on DVD on February 17. Iconic filmmakers, including Academy Award-winning director Martin Scorsese (“The Departed,” “Goodfellow”) and Werner Herzog (“Grizzly Man,” “Encounters at the End of the World”) joins Ebert’s widow Chaz in a touching celebration of the life of this Pulitzer Prize-winning film critic and social commentator. Based on Ebert’s best selling memoir, “Life Itself,” the film is not only personal and funny, but painful and illuminating as well. He was a film critic at the “Chicago Sun-Times” who also hosted a weekly TV show with his partner Gene Siskel, and his lively wit and insights are missed, but not forgotten. “The New York Times” described the film, directed by Steve James (“Hoop Dreams”), as “a work of deftness and delicacy, by turns a film about illness and death, about writing about cinema, and finally and very movingly, a film about love.”

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MUSIC

BY ROBERT KINSLER

Authentic Music Takes Center Stage on new Titles The Mavericks, Les Stroud, Andrew McMahon and classic folk celebrated on recently issued titles.

Artist: The Mavericks Titles: Mono (Valory) You might like if you enjoy: Roy Orbison, Chris Issak, The Mavericks Tell me more: In an age of over-produced, mass-marketed and auto-tune enhanced recordings, it’s fortunate The Mavericks know it’s all about the music. Since reforming after an eight-year break in 2012, the Florida-spawned outfit has been thrilling audiences at concert dates (including a wonderful outing at Stagecoach in 2012) and with the February 2013 release “In Time.” Now the quartet (singer Raul Malo, guitarist Eddie Perez, drummer Paul Deakin and keyboardist Jerry Dale McFadden) has defied

modern-day trends to record an album in mono (the aptly-titled “Mono”). The result is a disc that blends the sounds of Tex-Mex, neo traditional country; tender ballads, ska and rock ‘n’ roll in the service of a dozen infectious and captivating songs. The Mavericks, currently on tour, will be among the featured performers at the Doheny Blues Festival in Dana Point, CA on May 16. Information: TheMavericksBand.com. Artist: Les Stroud and the Campfire Kings Title: Barn Sessions III - Off the Grid (Stroud Publishing) You might like if you enjoy: Neil Young, Buffalo Springfield, Nils Lofgren Tell me more: The heartfelt love song “Far Away Gone,” fiery environmental-minded rocker “One Giant Farm” (Stroud’s plea to save dolphins, whales,

rockers Something Corporate, and subsequently headed the modern rock troupe Jack’s Mannequin whom I saw to deliver a standout performance at Coachella in 2011. Now on the eponymous debut from his Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness moniker, the talented singer-songwriterpianist continues to earn stellar grades as he taps into life, love and loss. A father’s bond with his daughter (“Cecilia and the Satellite”), chronicling the spirit Artist: Andrew McMahon of Los Angeles’ rustic Topanga Title: Andrew McMahon Canyon (“Canyon Moon”) and in the Wilderness heartfelt sentimentality (“Black (Welk Records) and White Movies”) is among the You might like if you personal subjects that McMahon enjoy: Jack’s Mannequin, tackles with a master’s touch. Fun, Passion Pit Tell me more: Orange Information: AndrewMcMahon. County, CA-based Andrew com. McMahon continues to chart his own sonic course. While in Artists: Woody Guthrie, Bob his mid-teens in the late 1990s, Dylan, The Byrds, more McMahon founded pop-punk Title: The Only Folk and the world’s natural places is especially poignant) and the probing “Wasted” were among the stirring originals recorded by “Survivorman” Les Stroud and a group of musicians and singers inside his barn. The collection also includes a revealing 62-minute bonus DVD showcasing the recording sessions for “Barn Sessions III - Off the Grid.” Information: lesstroud.ca.

Collection You’ll Ever Need (Shout! Factory) You might like if you enjoy: Bob Dylan, Donovan, Joan Baez, The Byrds Tell me more: Shout! Factory’s two-disc “The Only Folk Collection You’ll Ever Need” provides a wealth of influential and timeless folk songs stretching from modern times back to the 1930s that is sure to please both casual and serious fans of folk music. The role of singer-songwriters is at the core of many of the greatest songs penned over the last century, as evidenced by the wealth of gems collected here (Lead Belly’s “Rock Island Line,” Woody Guthrie’s “This Land Is Your Land,” Bob Dylan’s “The Times They Are A-Changin’” to name a few). Information: ShoutFactory.com.

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Are Ducks at Civic Center Park Sick?

By Angela Monroe PALM DESERT -- Civic Center Park in Palm Desert is filled with ducks and lots of them, but some residents are worried they are sick. A Palm Desert mother told us she brings her daughters to the park to feed the ducks, and has noticed some issues. Jacquelyn of Palm Desert asks, â&#x20AC;&#x153;...we have noticed some of the birds have what appears to be rashes or lesions around their faces and wings...they also seem to have trouble breathing and almost seem to be coughing... our question is what is wrong with these poor animals and what can be done to help them?â&#x20AC;? There is a broad variety of ducks at Civic Center Park.

While the city tells me they havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t received concerns about the ducks being ill -- there is a type of duck here whose appearance does fit the bill. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something very relaxing about going to the park, buying some food and feeding the ducks. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great, they have the little things that you can feed the ducks and stuff, and my kids just love coming out here and being in the sun, and sitting by the water with the ducks,â&#x20AC;? said Palm Desert resident, Jennifer Foreman. Some people are worried about the health of the foul here at Civic Center Park. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seen rashes, lesions, panting, but I have

seem little limps sometimes on their little feet, on some of them, this isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like on all of them at all,â&#x20AC;? said Palm Desert resident, Rachel Easterly. City of Palm Desert employees say it may be the breed of ducks that is throwing people off. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They all seem pretty fat, and pretty happy, I saw one that I thought was maybe a little different about it, but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been told it really is healthy,â&#x20AC;? said Rancho Mirage resident, Brenda Ranney. Muscovy are large ducks that can wag their tails as they waddle, have pink or red wattles around their bills and make rather breathy quacks. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t tell if it was a

combination turkey, vulture, goose, it looked like it may be a combination of those three,â&#x20AC;? said Lisa Phelan of Palm Desert. Muscovy are not a native species to the desert. Over at the Coachella Valley Wild Bird Center in Indio, Linda York tells us a big problem is that people are dumping domestic ducks at the park. Who is responsible for the ducks isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t clear, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one of those gray areas, no one really wants to take responsibility for it because once again what is animal control going to do with them, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a dilemma and part of that is responsibility of the public to not dump them,â&#x20AC;? said Linda York, the executive director of the Coachella Valley Wild Bird Center.

The population of ducks has increased over the years at the park. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so many of them, and people feed them, and I hate to stay it, but stupid stuff, bread and things like that, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not healthy, and so they end up getting sick,â&#x20AC;? said York. We also called the California Department of Fish and Wildlife to ask them about the ducks, but they didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t call us back. The city of Palm Desert said they installed feeders so that people will give the ducks the right food, and also to try to keep the population smaller in Civic Center Park. Source KMIR

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Bundle up, New Orleans: Mardi Gras is Cold By Janet Mcconnaughey Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) - If there was a theme for this year’s Mardi Gras costumes in New Orleans, it was ‘Brrrrr.’ With temperatures near freezing, almost everyone was bundled up. Some costumes were no more than a fake-fur hat topped with animal ears. The crowd was thick along St. Charles Avenue, where the route of Zulu, the day’s first big parade, merged with that of Rex, one of the most elaborate. Rex was followed by two long “truck parades” - floats built up from flatbed trailers and decorated by costumed riders. A 23-year-old man and a 24-year-old woman fell from different floats in a truck parade Tuesday in suburban Metairie, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office said. The man was in stable condition and the woman was expected to be treated and released, said Col. John Fortunato, spokesman for the sheriff. Matching gray quilted jackets hid the gowns worn by young women on the “maids” float in the Zulu Social Aid and

Pleasure Club’s popular parade. As Zulu passed, Ashley English said she was too cold to show off her costume. “I have a corset on. You just can’t see it,” she said, pulling at the neck of her leather jacket. The corset was purple, she said, to go with her green and gold leggings. Purple, green and gold were introduced as the colors of Mardi Gras in 1872, when a group of businessmen first crowned one of their own “Rex, king of Carnival.” English’s friend, Jon Farkas, wore a hat fashioned like a white, big-billed bird, its long, yellow legs dangling in front of his shoulders. “It’s supposed to be a pelican,” he said. Because of the cold weather, tutus were worn over jeans and many costumes, such as clowns or animals, were baggy enough to cover sweat shirts. Erin Buran of New Orleans wore a white jacket and feathery angel wings. “My angel wings have tequila in them,” she said, showing the mouthpiece of a hydration backpack covered by the wings. She said she

lost her halo Sunday. Just down a side street, a man was collecting admission outside a plywood cubicle labeled “BATHROOM.” He and others at an RV repair shop had made a portable toilet of plywood, plastic buckets, and frequently changed plastic bags, which went into a nearby trash bin. It was $2 for men, $3 for women - or $10 and

$12 for an all-day pass. Why more for women? Toilet paper costs more money. On Lee Circle, Wayne Encalarde sat in a pickup truck with a commercial portable toilet tied down in the bed. A big orange parking ticket was stuck behind one windshield wiper. He said he parks there and is ticketed every Mardi Gras. “It’s worth it to have a

bathroom for the kids,” he said. Partway down Zulu’s route along Jackson Avenue, contractor Mike Cochran and several younger men were giving away gumbo from the parking lot of a building under renovation. “Our main purpose - other than feeding the multitudes - is making sure nobody climbs the scaffold,” he said. Source KMIR

By Jay Reeves Associated Press BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley apologized to the Indian government for the treatment of an Indian man who was roughed-up by police, calling the case one of “excessive force” in a letter made public Tuesday. Bentley’s office released a letter to Indian general consul Ajit Kumar a day after the two men met to discuss the case involving 57-year-old Sureshbhai Patel (suh-RESH’-beye pah-TEL’), who was hurt in a confrontation

with Madison police while visiting relatives earlier this month. Audio and video recordings released by police show Patel was slammed face-first to the ground by an officer responding to a call about someone walking in a subdivision in the town, a bedroom community of Huntsville. Patel suffered injuries including partial paralysis in his legs, and his attorney said he now is in rehabilitation after leaving a hospital Monday. The man has filed a federal lawsuit over his treatment.

The governor’s letter expressed Bentley’s “sincere apology for this tragic incident to your government, Mr. Patel, and the citizens of India who reside and work in our state.” “I deep regret the unfortunate use of excessive force by the Madison Police Department ... and for the injuries sustained by Mr. Patel,” wrote Bentley. The Madison police chief apologized during a news conference last week. Bentley said the state would investigate the confrontation alongside the FBI.

Bentley’s letter came as officer Eric Parker pleaded not guilty to assaulting Patel during a confrontation in the north Alabama city on Feb. 6. Parker is being fired, and he faces an April 29 trial. An attorney for Parker, Robert Tuten, did not immediately respond to a message seeking comment about Bentley’s letter. A lawyer for Patel, Hank Sherrod, said the man has left the hospital and is now in rehabilitation for injuries that

include partial paralysis of his left leg. “He has a long, difficult, and uncertain rehabilitation process ahead of him, and he and his family deeply appreciate the outpouring of prayers and support he has received,” Sherrod said in an email. Donors have given about $185,000 on a gofundme.com to pay medical expenses for Patel, who Sherrod said does not have insurance. Source KMIR

(AP Photo/Gerald Herbert). CCH Pounder, actress on the television series NCIS New Orleans, throws beads from a float during the Krewe of Proteus parade in New Orleans, Monday, Feb. 16, 2015. The day is known as Lundi Gras, the day before Mardi Gras.

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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 PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub February 18, 25, March 4, 11, 2015 DSW15-5036 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: THREE BEARS PRODUCTS 9320 WARWICK DRIVE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS CA 92240. Mailing Address POB 393 DESERT HOT SPRINGS CA 92240. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: MICHAEL-HOUSTON 9320 WARWICK DRIVE DESERT HOT SPRINGS CA 92240. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL: Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious names) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: MICHAEL-HOUSTON. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on February 09, 2015. Larry W. Ward, signed. D. PEREZ File No. I-2015-00363. 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 PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub February 11, 18,25. March 4, 2015. DSW15-5033 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS:THE IMPROV OASIS 500 S. GRENFALL RD #11 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264. 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conducted by INDIVIDUAL:Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious names) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: ABDON RENDON FIGUEROA. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on January 28, 2015. Larry W. Ward, signed. B URIAS File No. I-2015-00251. 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 PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub February 4, 11, 18, 25,,2015. DSW15-5019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: AG BEAUTY HAIR SALON 12527 PALM DRIVE DESERT HOT SPRINGS CA 92240. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: eLIZABETH-TOLENTINO 16040 aVEmIROLAdESERThOTsPRINGS ca 92240. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL: Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious names) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: ELIZABETH GONZALEZ TOLENTINO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on JANUARY 22, 2015. Larry W. Ward, signed. D. PEREZ File No. I-2015-00205. 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 PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub January 28, February 4, 11, 18, 2015. DSW15-5015 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following fictitious business name(s) XPRESSION HAIR SALON 12527 PALM DRIVE DESERT HOT SPRINGS CA 92240. Riverside County has been abandoned by the following person(s): ELIZABETH-TOLENTINO 16040 AVE MIROLA DESERT HOT SPRINGS CA 92240. OFELIA-MERCER 13831 VERBENA AVE. #B DESERT HOT SPRINGS CA 92240. DIANACARCELENA 13718 LUIS DR #A DESERT HOT SPRINGS CA 92240. This business is conducted by: C0-PARTNERS. The fictitious business name(s) referred to above was filed in Riverside County on 04-28-14. 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: ELIZABETH TOLENTINO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County, signed by, Larry W. Ward, by D. PEREZ, Deputy on January 22, 2015 File No. I-201401097 January 28, February 4, 11, 18, 2015. DSW15-5014 T.S. No.: 14-52145 TSG Order No.: 12-0083416 A.P.N.: 633-860-010-3 ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY IS APPLICABLE TO THE NOTICE PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR ONLY PURSUANT TO CA CIVIL CODE 2923.3 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED 注：本文件包含一个信息摘要 참고사항: 본 첨부 문서에 정보 요약서 가 있습니다 NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀY NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/3/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 3/10/2015 at 9:00 AM, Old Republic Default Management Services, a Division of Old Republic National Title Insurance Company as duly appointed Trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust, Recorded 6/10/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0461373 in book --, page -- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, executed by: STEVEN C. WHITE, A SINGLE MAN, as Trustor, Mortgage Electronic Registration System, Inc., as nominee for ALLIANCE BANCORP as Beneficiary. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). At the front steps to the entrance of the former Corona Police Department, at 849 W. Sixth Street Corona, CA all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and state, and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 76143 VIA MONTELENA, INDIAN WELLS, CA 92210 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $1,258,175.35 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (714) 573-1965 or visit this Internet Web site www.priorityposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 14-52145. 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. The Declaration pursuant to California Civil Code, Section 2923.5(a) was fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded on 6/2/2012 Date: 2/6/2015 Old Republic National Title Insurance Company, as Trustee 500 City Parkway West, Suite 200, Orange, CA 92868-2913

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(866) 263-5802 For Sale Information Contact: Priority Posting & Publishing (714) 573-1965 Dalaysia Ramirez, Trustee Sale Officer “We are attempting to collect a debt, and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose.” P1131072 2/18, 2/25, 03/04/2015. DSW15-5034 T.S. No.: 2014-01305-CA Loan No.: 7190907019 A.P.N.:639-092-006-9 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED 注：本文件包含一个信息摘要참고사항: 본첨부문서에정보요약서가있습니다NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTOTALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIPLƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀY IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 02/20/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Mariano Ortega And Livida Yanira Torres Husband And Wife As Joint Tenants Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Recorded 03/06/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0152302 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, Date of Sale: 03/17/2015 at 09:30 AM. Place of Sale THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRWAY TO THE BUILDING LOCATED AT 849 W. SIXTH STREET, CORONA, CA Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $210,286.71 WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: All right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as

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Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt Street Address or other common designation of real property: 10808 San Pablo Road, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240. A.P.N:639-092-006-9 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $210,286.71. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. 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 this property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about

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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 (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices. aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2014-01305-CA. 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 Western Progressive, LLC , as Trustee C/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 Irvine, CA 92606 Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 http://www. altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx For Non-Automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR Pub 2/18/2015, 2/25/2015, 3/4/2015. DSW15-5027 T.S.# 02014218 LOAN#: GAA22•2213-F APN#: 6124600588 NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED Of TRUST, DATED AS SHOWS BELOW. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE, IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings hank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under the pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges, and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be as set forth below, The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor

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: JUAN ALVAREZ JR. HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS AND TRACY A. ALVAREZ Duly Appointed Trustee : GUILD ADMINISTRATION CORP A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION Trust Deed Date : OCTOBER 19, 2004 Recording Date: OCTOBER 26, 2004 instrument Number : 2004-0845879 Recorded in County : RIVERSIDE State of CA Dare and Time of Sale MARCH 04, 2015 at: 3:00 P. M. Place of Sale: : IN FRONT OF THE BUILDING NEAR THE FLAGPOLES NORTHEAST CORNER OF W SIXTH ST & S BUENA VISTA AVE 849 W SIXTH ST CORONA CA Estimated Sale Amount : $211,204.72 Street Address of Property (or Other Common Designation, if any) PLEASE SEE LEGAL DESCRIPTION ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE. A PART HEREOF. AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST. 49481 CINNABAR LANE, COACHELLA CA 92236 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown above. If no Street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the properly may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this properly lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien, if you are the highest bidder at the auction you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. YOU are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 888-988-6736 or visit this Internet Web site http//salestrack.tdsf.com/ using the file number assigned to this case 02014218. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately he 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: FEBRUARY 05, 2015 GUILD ADMINISTRATION CORPORATION AS SAID TRUSTEE 5898 COPLEY DRIVE, SAN DIEGO. CA 92111 (858) 492-5890 BY GAIL WINDUS, ASSISTANT SECRETARY, TAC#971475 PUB: 02-11-15, 02-18-15, -2-25-15. DSW15-5031 T.S. No.: 2014-02971-CA Loan No.: 7130831048 A.P.N.:638-412-016-9 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED 注：本文件包含一个信息摘要참고사항: 본첨부문서에정보요약서가있습니다NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTOTALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIPLƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀY IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05/12/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Mega Tiong, AND ALBERT TIONG, WIFE AND HUSBAND AS JOINT TENANTS Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Recorded 05/26/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0385097 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, Date of Sale: 03/11/2015 at 09:30 AM . Place of Sale THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRWAY TO THE BUILDING LOCATED AT 849 W. SIXTH STREET, CORONA, CA Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $481,726.46 WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: All right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt More fully described in said Deed of Trust Street Address or other common designation of real property: 11613 Foxdale Drive, Desert Hot Springs CA 92240 A.P.N: 638-412-0169 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $481,726.46. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. 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 this property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/ DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2014-02971CA. 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 Western Progressive, LLC , as Trustee C/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 Irvine, CA 92606

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Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/ DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx For NonAutomated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530 attend the scheduled. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR. Pub 2/11/2015, 2/18/2015, 2/25/2015. DSW15-5016 T.S. No.: 14-0328 Loan No.: *******329 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED 注：本文件包含一个信息摘要 참고사항: 본 첨부 문서에 정보 요약서가 있습니다 NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀY [PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR] YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/22/2007 AND MORE FULLY DESCRIBED BELOW. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States (payable to Attorney Lender Services, Inc.) will be held by the duly appointed Trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: BENNY JOSE VALENTINE, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPERATE PROPERTY Trustee: ATTORNEY LENDER SERVICES, INC Recorded 6/28/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0423136 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, Date of Sale: 2/25/2015 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the front steps to the entrance of the former Corona Police Department 849 W. Sixth Street Corona, CA 92882 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $358,038.69 The purported property address is: 48971 PLAYA DEL AMOR COACHELLA, CA 92236 A.P.N.: 612-530-014-4 The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county wherein the real property is located and more than three (3) months have elapsed since such recordation. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. 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 the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714-573-1965 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site www.priorityposting.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, 14-0328 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: 2/2/2015 ATTORNEY LENDER SERVICES, INC Diane Weifenbach, Trustee Sale Officer 5120 E. LaPalma Avenue, #209 Anaheim, CA 92807 Telephone: 714-695-6637 Sales Line: 714-573-1965 Sales Website: www.priorityposting.com This office is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtaine P1130281 2/4, 2/11, 02/18/2015.DSW15-5025 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED 注：本文件包含一个信息摘要 참고사항: 본 첨부 문서에 정보 요약서 가 있습니다 NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀY YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT LIEN (CIVIL CODE SECTION 5675) DATED DECEMBER 6, 2012 UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONSULT A LAWYER. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on March 5, 2015, at 10:00 am, PETERS & FREEDMAN, L.L.P. as Trustee, or Successor Trustee or Substituted Trustee of that certain Notice of Delinquent Assessment which was caused to be recorded by Tuscany Hills Landscape and Recreation Corporation (“Creditor Association”) pursuant to the authority of Civil Code Section 5675 in order to secure obligations in favor of the Creditor Association, which Notice of Delinquent Assessment was recorded on December 6, 2012, as File/Page No. 2012-0594640 of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, and pursuant to that certain Notice of Default and Election to Sell recorded on September 11, 2013, as File/Page No. 2013-0442730 of Official Records of said County, will sell at public auction, under the power of sale conferred by Civil Code Section 5700, to the highest bidder for cash in lawful money of the United States of America or cashiers check made payable to the creditor Association, at the offices of Peters & Freedman, L.L.P., 43100 Cook Street Suite 202, Palm Desert, CA 92211, in the City of Palm Desert, County of Riverside, State of California, all that right, title and interest in the property situated in said County and State which is legally described as follows: LOT 20 OF TRACT NO. 17413-2, IN THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS SHOWN BY MAP ON FILE IN BOOK 236, PAGES 92 THROUGH 98, INCLUSIVE, OF MAPS, RECORDS OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. Street address or other common designation of Property to be sold: 39 Bella Donaci, Lake Elsinore, CA 92532. The record owner of which is Anahit Mesrobian, (“Owner”). Names and Address of Creditor Association at whose request the sale is being conducted: Tuscany Hills Landscape and Recreation Corporation c/o Peters & Freedman, L.L.P. 43100 Cook Street Suite 202

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Palm Desert, CA 92211 (760) 773-4463. Directions to and a detailed description of the above-described real property may be obtained by requesting the same in writing to the above-named beneficiary (“Creditor Association”) within ten (10) days from the first publication of this notice. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the unpaid balance currently due and owing under the aforesaid Notice of Delinquent Assessment and/ or late fees, costs of collection (including attorneys’ fees), and interest, which said Owner is obligated to pay Creditor Association under Civil Code Section 5650, and fees, charges, and expenses of the Trustee. NOTE: THE PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD SUBJECT TO A RIGHT OF REDEMPTION CREATED BY CIVIL CODE 5715. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the Property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $8,838.55. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may visit this Internet Web site www.hoalaw.com/ foreclosureinfo for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file/TS number assigned to this case: 1492P450-00061-1. 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: ____________________ Tuscany Hills Landscape and Recreation Corporation By: ______Christina Baine DeJardin, Trustee, Attorney, and Authorized Agent for Tuscany Hills Landscape and Recreation Corporation. A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document.. State of California County of Riverside ) On _______before me, a Notary Public, personally appeared Christina Baine DeJardin, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that she executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity (ies), and that by her signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. WITNESS my hand and official seal Signature _______ (seal). Pub Feb 4, 2015, Feb 11, 2015, Feb 18, 2015. DSW15-5024 APN: 603-453-021-6 TS No: CA05001793-14-1 TO No: 8483109 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED December 6, 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 March 2, 2015 at 09:00 AM, at the front steps to the entrance of the former Corona Police Department 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 December 22, 2006, as Instrument No. 2006-0939939, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, executed by JAIME LOPEZ AND MARIA G LOPEZ, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. as nominee for STEARNS LENDING, INC. 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: 84050 MAGNOLIA STREET, COACHELLA, CA 92236 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 $197,819.71 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property. Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary,

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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 Priority Posting and Publishing at 714-573-1965 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, CA05001793-141. 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 27, 2015 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA05001793-14-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone: 949252-8300 TDD: 866-660-4288 Amy Lemus, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.priorityposting. com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Priority Posting and Publishing AT 714-573-1965 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. P1129301 2/4, 2/11, 02/18/2015. DSW15-5020 T.S. No.: 9550-2400 TSG Order No.: 8479152 A.P.N.: 603-454-010-9 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/16/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NBS Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded 10/24/2007 as Document No.: 2007-0653337, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, executed by: FILEMON B NIEVES, AND ESTHER R NIEVES, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and state, and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Sale Date & Time: 02/24/2015 at 09:00 AM Sale Location: At the front entrance of the former Corona Police Department at 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 84085 MAGNOLIA STREET, COACHELLA, CA 92236-3265 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $311,683.34 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call, 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site, www.nationwideposting.com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 9550-2400. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. NBS Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd. Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 800-766-7751 For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www. nationwideposting.com or Call: 916-939-0772. NBS Default Services, LLC, Hector Solorzano, Foreclosure Associate This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. However, if you have received a discharge of the debt referenced herein in a bankruptcy proceeding, this is not an attempt to impose personal liability upon you for payment of that debt. In the event you have received a bankruptcy discharge, any action to enforce the debt will be taken against the property only.NPP0241513 To: DESERT STAR WEEKLY 02/04/2015, 02/11/2015, 02/18/2015. DSW15-5022 Trustee Sale No. : 00000004864950 Title Order No.: 730-1405134-70 FHA/VA/PMI No.: 0484427008952/255 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 07/25/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 07/31/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0560954 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of RIVERSIDE County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: ROY A. SMITH AND GLORIA B. SMITH, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 02/24/2015 TIME OF SALE: 9:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE OF THE FORMER CORONA POLICE DEPARTMENT AT 849 W. SIXTH STREET, CORONA, CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 9660 WARWICK DRIVE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA 92240 APN#: 661-113-005-5 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust,

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with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $279,556.99. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000004864950. 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. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: NATIONWIDE POSTING & PUBLICATION A DIVISION OF FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY 5005 WINDPLAY DRIVE, SUITE 1 EL DORADO HILLS, CA 95762-9334 916-939-0772 www.nationwideposting.com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP as Trustee Dated: 01/27/2015 NPP0241399 To: DESERT STAR WEEKLY 02/04/2015, 02/11/2015, 02/18/2015. DSW15-5017

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By Jonathan Drew And Meredith Somers Associated Press DURHAM, N.C. (AP) - A powerful winter storm dumped snow from Nashville to Nantucket, and arctic-like temperatures gripped much of the U.S. and hundreds of thousands of people lost power in the South. While some shivered, others bundled up and tried to make the best of a frustrating situation. Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a look at how people were handling the land of ice, snow and subzero temperatures. COLD CARNIVAL: If there was a theme for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mardi Gras costumes in New Orleans, it was â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Brrrrr.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Despite the chilly temperatures, the crowds were thick. Tutus were worn over jeans and many costumes, such as clowns or animals, were baggy enough to cover sweat shirts. Erin Buran, of New Orleans, wore a white jacket and feathery angel wings. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My angel wings have tequila in them,â&#x20AC;? she said, showing the mouthpiece of a hydration backpack covered by the wings. ROOF WORRIES: Massachusetts officials stepped up warnings about the potential for roofs to collapse under the weight of snow that has built up in recent weeks. Numerous partial roof collapses have been reported in the state but no serious injuries to date. Two New Hampshire school districts remain closed a day after schools were evacuated over concerns of snow buildup on roofs. ICE BABY: Some things just wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait, as Jerry Nuesell can attest. With his wife 33 weeks pregnant, the couple was headed to the doctorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office when Lisaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contractions led them to UNC Hospitals for the arrival of their first born, a boy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Turned out the little fellow was ready to make an appearance much sooner than we planned,â&#x20AC;? Nuesell said Tuesday. He watched his son be born, then drove 30 miles back to Cary, North Carolina, to take care of their dachshund, Schnitzel. Ice covered most of his windshield and the drive wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t easy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I had probably a good 6-inch-by-6-inch square that I had to peer through to get the

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best vision,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;On multiple occasions, I thought this might not be the best idea.â&#x20AC;? SURRENDER TO THE SNOW: The tourism office of Ithaca, New York, is waving the white flag, advising visitors on its website to check out the Florida Keys instead. VisitIthaca.comâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home page displays sunny photos from Florida and provides links to Florida Keys information. The top of the page reads: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s it. We surrender. Winter, you win. Key West anyone?â&#x20AC;? Ithaca and the rest of upstate New York have been in the grips of a snowy and brutally cold winter. ICY ROADS: Roads were icy and slushy, making driving difficult in many places and causing at least seven traffic deaths. There were three deaths in Tennessee, including a mother and son in Williamson County who stopped to help people in a sport utility vehicle that overturned in front of them when they were struck by a tractor-trailer. Two people were killed in Virginia as nearly a foot of snow fell in some places. In North Carolina, a woman died in a two-car crash in the northeastern part of the state. Two people were also killed in separate crashes in Maryland. SPORTS CAR IN THE SNOW?: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll just back up and fly out,â&#x20AC;? is the strategy Brent Seney had for freeing his black convertible Mazda Miata from the snow in the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s capital Tuesday. Despite the thick blanket of snow along his street, Seney,

60, was confident his sporty ride could handle the roads. In fact, he planned to drive to his boat harbored at James Creek Marina in southwest Washington. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll shovel the snow off, make sure itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not frozen too much because the harbor is all frozen in,â&#x20AC;? Seney said. TRYING TO FLY: Trudging along a snowy sidewalk, Robin Winter and her daughter, Melissa, made their way to a Metro station in Washington so Mom could catch her flight home to St. Louis. Robin Winter, carrying multiple bags and sporting a sock monkey hat, said sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d gotten into town Thursday, and had been watching the forecasts as the snow made its way across the country. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If I would have decided to fly out Sunday night instead, you never know for sure if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gonna really happen until it really happens,â&#x20AC;? she said. The Winters were optimistic the flight would not be canceled, though they were prepared for a delay. It appeared her flight left on time, but others werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t so lucky. More than 1,800 flights were canceled at many airports, from Nashville, Tennessee, to the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s capital. More than 2,000 travelers spent the night at Charlotte Douglas International Airport as a winter storm roared through North Carolina dropping snow, sleet and freezing rain on the region. SNOWBALL FIGHT: Even though the snow in D.C. wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ideal for a fight, people showed up anyway, some in costumes

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DESERT HOT SPRINGS

A Course in Miracles discussion and study group. Every Friday at 4 p.m. at 67735 Loma Vista Rd. For info 805-440-9149. Elks Charity Bingo 2 Sessions every Tuesday: Doors open 4pm Each session $10 buy in. 64878 Pierson Blvd-open to public (760) 329-6444 Chili Cook off, Saturday, Feb. 28 from 12-3 p.m. at 14080 Palm Drive. For info 760-288-7878. Animal Hospital on Thursday, Feb. 19 at 5:307:30 p.m. at 13700 Palm Dr. For more information, call760-329-6403. Chamber Breakfast with CPV Sentinel on Wednesday, Feb. 25 from 7-8:30 a.m. at 8484 Clubhouse Boulevard. For more information, call 760329-6403.

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Martin Luther King, Jr. & the Civil Rights Movementon Thursday, Now - Apr 16 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 68-700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero. For more information, call 760-770-0369 or go to cathedralcity.gov.

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Palm Springs Cruise-In Series from Saturday, Now - May 2 at 1 p.m. at 72780 Hwy 111. For info, go to lmspringscruisinassociation.com El Paseo After Dark from Friday, Now - May 1 at 4 p.m. at El Paseo. For more information, go to elpaseocruisenight.com. Cruise Night on El Paseo from Friday, Now - May 1 at 3:15 p.m. at El Paseo. For more information, go to elpaseocruisenight.com. Art Walk the First Friday of each month, Nov. through May, 4-8 p.m. The Park After Dark: The Living Desert 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.47900 Portola Avenue Info: www.livingdesert.org; (760) 346-5694 The Muses & Patroness Circle of the McCallum Theatre Annual fundraising event March 26 6:309:30pm 35050 Via Florenica 760-340-7272 or www.mccallumtheatre. com/muses The Galen on Thursday, Now-May 3 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 72567 Hwy 111. For info, call 760-3224825 psmuseum.org.

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S P O RT S Boys’ Basketball: Blackhawks Win First DVL Title in School History BY DANIEL MARINELLI

Palm Desert – It was the most important Desert Valley League basketball game in La Quinta High School history and the Blackhawks played like they knew what was at stake. With the league championship up for grabs in the final game of the season last Thursday, the Blackhawks (177 overall, 10-2 DVL) marched into Palm Desert High School’s gym and defeated the defending champion Aztecs (15-11 overall, 9-3 DVL) – earning the first-ever DVL title in boys’ basketball for La Quinta High School. Heading into the game, any sensible sports mind would have pegged Palm Desert the favorite over La Quinta. The Aztecs had the big-game experience, they had the swagger of a champion and they owned the tiebreaker from defeating them once already this season in La Quinta. Additionally, the Aztecs have serious home-court advantage in their gym – a place where the Blackhawks have not won since 2008. Yet, the game was atypical for the normally disciplined Aztecs. There were poor shot attempts, sloppy passes and numerous uncharacteristic turnovers, but with all that, Palm Desert still held a two-point lead heading into the final quarter of the game. The fourth quarter was more of the same from head coach James Serven’s Aztecs. On the other side of the scorer’s table, Jared Broadhead, Kameron Dashner and the rest of the Blackhawks were about to have the one of the most memorable fourth quarters of their high school careers. La Quinta standouts Broadhead and Dasher have been first-team caliber all season, but to actually be elite means playing your best when it matters the most, and when the stakes were greatest, the Blackhawks big men put the team on their backs. “I just told (Broadhead and Dashner) a while ago, big players step up for big games,” Blackhawks head coach Jeff Hepner said. “I kind of gave them a little word at halftime and they stepped up.” Step up they did – Broadhead knocked down four

huge free throws and contributed eight points, while Dashner added six of his own in the fourth. The size and scoring was too overwhelming for the Aztecs in the game within the game that was the final eight minutes of the regular season. The Aztecs just needed to win that final quarter and the league title was in the bag, but the Blackhawks saved their best for last, outscoring the bitter rivals 18-9 down the stretch. La Quinta ended up winning the game 5750. “Hard work. Four years. When I got this class early on I knew they were something special,” Coach Hepner said. “A lot of ups and downs over the last few years and I just had a feeling about this group. They’ve battled and persevered; they deserved it – all the hours in the gym.” Dashner finished his the game with 18 points and Broadhead put in 16. Joey Fabela was the high scorer for the Aztecs, putting in 20. Anthony Murdica scored 13 in his final game against the Blackhawks. After the game, an emotional Coach Hepner very simply summed up winning the first league title in La Quinta High School history – “Most amazing feeling in the world.” In addition to the championship, the Blackhawks earned the one seed out of the DVL and will be playing the Corona-based Santiago High School Sharks (20-5 overall, 5-5 Big VIII) in the Division 1AA playoffs in La Quinta on Friday*, Feb. 20. With the loss, the Aztecs not only squandered a chance at the DVL title, but also have to settle for the DVL’s third playoff seed by virtue of second-place tie with the Palm Springs High School Indians. The Aztecs open up the Division 3AA playoffs against the El Monte High School Lions (1512 overall, 7-5 Mission Valley). Other Desert Valley League Playoff Qualifiers

In addition to the Blackhawks and Aztecs, the Desert Valley league earned three additional at-large playoff spots. Dynamic scorer John Rich led the Palm Springs Indians (186 overall, 9-3 DVL) to a secondplace finish in league this year, the team’s best finish since winning the DVL two years ago. The Palm Springs open up the Division 3AA playoffs at home game against Happy Hour 4pm -6pm the Fullerton High School Indians (11-15 overall, 7-3 Freeway). After missing the playoffs Full Service Hair Salon last season – despite owning the ELIZABETH same overall record this year – the Cathedral City High School 760-288-1397 Tues, Wed. and Thursday Lions (11-13, 5-7 DVL) clinched a in the Division 3AA playoffs. 12527 Palm Dr. Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 spot Head coach Sky Wilson and

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La Quinta Blackhawks celebrate the first league championship in school history last Thursday. (Photo by Dan Marinelli) guards Orlando Wallace and Darien Broom will head to Chino to take on the Don Lugo High School Conquistadors (16-9 overall, 7-3 Mt. Baldy). The selection committee was generous this year, inviting

the Indio High School Rajahs (8-18 overall, 4-8 DVL) to the Division 3AA playoffs. The DVL’s fifth place team will square off at Riverside-based La Sierra High School (20-5 overall, 9-1 River Valley).

For more on sports in the Coachella Valley, follow Dan on Twitter @dsmarine7 * Except for La Quinta, all first-round games take place tonight (Wednesday, February 18). All games start at 7 pm.

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