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“Honky Tonk Laundry”

Photo by David A. Lee Photography.

Coyote Stageworks mounts the musical “Honky Tonk Laundry” at Annenberg Theater

By Jack Lyons Theatre and Film Critic Member American Theatre Critics Association (ATCA) Coyote StageWorks of Palm Springs delivers an early Valentine to fans and lovers of Country Music with a country-western comedy romp and hoot called “Honky Tonk Laundry”, written

and directed by prolific playwright Roger Bean.

Country Western music celebrates the songs and stars of juke-box country music with a fresh, innovative, libretto that recalls how much sufferin’ goes on in ‘he/she did me wrong’ songs and lyrics along with the hilarious, everyday situations the characters find themselves in trying run a laundromat while at the time yearning to

Story and photos by Pat Krause The Rancho Mirage Writers Festival was held from Wednesday to Friday at the Rancho Mirage Public Library and Observatory. There was a special Angel Night on Tuesday, a Presentation for Angel Supporters, the night before on Tuesday when well-known actor Tom Hanks came to promote his new book, Uncommon Type: Some Stories. He was at the Helene Galen Auditorium on the Eisenhower Campus.

The auditorium holds a lot of people, and it was filled.

Galen worked hard to get the

new renovations done in time for Mr. Hanks appearance.

Pulitzer Prize winner, Maureen Dowd interviewed Hanks. A loud round of applause greeted hanks.

Dowd asked him a few questions, and the issues were long. He would answer her and remark about the length of the questions. Hanks said he came on Fred Waring Drive and asked if anyone remembered him. He said he knew people like Ginger Rogers but not Waring. He thought the street should be

become performers in this play within a play production.

Story-wise both ladies are just biding their time waiting to wreak revenge on the two men that done ‘em wrong; Lana Mae’s cheating husband Earl and Katie’s live-in boyfriend whom she booted out of her home for similar transgressions.

This cleverly written and terrifically produced musical stars two gifted Equity

performers: Bets Malone as Lana Mae Hopkins, owner and operator of the ‘Wishy Washy Washateria’, in Nashville Tennessee, and her one and only employee Katie Lane Murphy (Misty Cotton), who suffers from an almost incurable case of stage fright.

(Remember, I said an ‘almost’ incurable case). As the ageold axiom says misery loves company, and these two actor/

singer/dancer pros bond as two southern women trying to cope with love and marriage on that very bumpy road of life. It’s great stuff full of country musical comedy that the audience just laps up.

Ms. Malone and Ms. Cotton performed the same roles back in August of 2017 when they starred in the Los Continues on Page 19

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Tom Hanks and Maureen Dowd. Photo by Pat Krause

Tools for Tomorrow

Carol Curie, Judith Antonio, Honoree Lucie Arnaz, and Terri Neuman.

Photo by Pat Krause.

Story and Photos by Pat Krause The Tools For Tomorrow, TFT, held The Golden Age of Hollywood Gala, at the Helene Galen Auditorium at the Annenberg Health Sciences Bldg. On Bob Hope Drive. Visionaries of TFT honored Lucie Arnaz, A Woman Of Many Facets, with the 13th annual Vision for the Future Award. Honorary Chair, Linda Rider welcomed all the guests present.

The day started early with a Cocktail Reception with culinary foods by LULUs and a fashion boutique. Guests entered the Helene Galen auditorium for a spectacular show, The Golden Age of Hollywood. There was an

exceptional performance by the Tools For Tomorrow Theatre Troup where children from the Rancho Mirage Elementary School performed.

They were under the direction of Gilmore Rizzo, and the audience was thrilled with their performance, by giving a huge round of applause.

The Vision Award was introduced By Linda Rider who brought Karen and Tony Barone on stage to present a miniature statue of one of their creations to honoree Lucie Arnaz. Arnaz was thrilled with the award and happy to be in the company of former honorees who she admired greatly. Then Greg Schreiner came on stage wearing a

Rancho Mirage Elementary School Tools $ Tomorrow Theatre Troupe children.

Photo by Pat Krause.

Liberace Cape and telling how he got to Hollywood and found an auction house that sold costumes of the Stars. Before he knew it, he had 500 exotic costumes worn by stars of yesteryear in famous movies.

He presented some of these costumes on singers that sang songs from that movie. He told about the dresses, who wore them and what movie they came from.

One of the outfits was so heavy that the star could not wear it, so they spent another $25,000 to put lighter weight items in the cape. Another costume took hundreds of peacock feathers in the cape while others had furs, sequins, mirrors, etc to name a few

pieces. Barbara Streisand wore costumes shown, Bette Davis, Rita Hayworth, Diahann Carroll, Ginger Rogers plus more and a few outfits for the men wore by Stephen Baldwin and Arnold Schwarzenegger to name just a few.

Lucie Arnaz was thrilled to see the costume she wore back in 1972 on her show, Heres Lucy. These costumes are worth millions as he pointed out. He wanted the gown Marilyn Monroe wore when she sang Happy Birthday to the President. It sold recently for 6.5 Million dollars. Greg has taken this show around the world. He has many costumes to chose from but the women wearing them have to be a size

0 or less and be great singers.

He is an accomplished pianist and makes a living performing on the Piano. I am Looking forward to his next show.

Tools for Tomorrow visionaries have 18 Free After School Arts based classes in the Coachella Valley. The arts are one of the first things to go in schools and its a must to teach children how to prosper and grow. They provide theatre groups for children to experience all kinds of art. They also offer Supplies, Snacks, Musical Instruments, Sets, and Costumes. TFT, hold Arts and Crafts along with a writing program to benefit all children with many opportunities.

3rd Annual Lip Sync contest for the Cancer Society

Audience Winners, Bryan Gallo, Genevieve Smith, and Judges winner, Jerome Elliott as Bette Davis. Photo by Pat Krause.

Story and Photo by Pat Krause The American Cancer Society held its 3rd annual Lip Sync For A Cure event at the Purple room in Palm Springs.

The emcee for the night was the Emmy nominated actress and singer, Bobbie Eakes.

Many people know her thru her roles in daytime soap operas, All My Children and The Bold and the Beautiful. She has performed on many TV shows, and many may not know

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she was Miss Georgia in the 1982 Miss America pageant.

She continues to act as a singer and radio show host.

The array of Judges was full of talent from stage, screen, and TV. They included John Ratzenberger, Tristan Rogers, Keisha D, and David Steen. The ability on the scene was also awe-inspiring that included, Garyk Lee, John Callahan, Jimmy Van Patten, Michele and Sean Kanan, Jerome

Melissa Neiderman and Jimmy Van Patten. Photo by Pat Krause.

Elliott, Gretchen Bonaduce, and Susan Olsen and Bryan Gallo. The event was a talent contest for the person or group that did the best job at a Lip Sync performance.

Each of these wellknown personalities from the entertainment industry and local TV did their best to portray the characters from the songs.

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to name a few. Costumes were a big part of the performances to maintain some credibility to the artist they were portraying.

The event was a hilarious event as the people were laughing almost always and sometimes were a big part of the skit.

The audience got involved.

In the End, the Award by the judges was the skit of Bette Davis, and the audience favorite went to Bryan Gallo and his partner, Genevieve

Smith who did a parody from Dirty Dancing. At the finale, Sean Kanan did a stand-up routine while guests waited for a winner. The actors came out among the audience with paper bags to be filled with money for Cancer. Bryan Gallo had the most money with over $7070. What fun-filled night that was. Thanks went to Michael Holmes, the Purple Room Staff and the guests who gave money for Cancer www.desertstarweekly.com

The Shrinking Dollar, Will it Survive?

By Janice Gough The internet, along with some financial advisors, states that the U.S. dollar is about to be replaced as the world’s reserve currency. I have also heard rumblings about its inevitable collapse. Are these mere conspiracy theories or is there hard evidence to support these claims? Pundits have been saying last rites for the dollar’s global dominance since the 1960s – that is, for more than half a century now.

Are the fear tactics which some are predicting, just ways to grab media attention?

The U.S. dollar replaced

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the British Pound Sterling as the world’s reserve currency around 1945. It occurred for many reasons. The U.S. economy was the global leader in manufacturing and held the majority of the world’s gold. A reserve currency is a common currency used when countries trade with one another. The Dollar is still considered to present more comfortable liquidity over other currencies.

The greenback has made many comebacks. Through market corrections, national disasters, and bad politics, valuation of the dollar has been weakened many times.

Through all of this, the dollar’s international role has endured.

The share of dollars in the foreign currency reserves held by central banks and governments worldwide hardly budged in the face of many disasters over the years.

The greenback remains the dominant currency traded in foreign-exchange markets.

The Dollar is still the unit in which petroleum is priced and traded worldwide.

To the dismay of many currency traders, the value of the dollar fluctuates widely, as its rise, fall, and recovery in the last year have shown.

But this does little to erode the attractiveness of the dollar in international markets.

Countries that issue reserve currencies are faced with a dilemma: keep other countries happy to achieve domestic monetary policy goals. Several scenarios could potentially sink the dollar.

The security for the Dollar’s replacement lies in America’s ability to build and keep stronger alliances with our allies. If America’s close military partnerships with its partners were to fray, one can imagine that the financial behavior of these and other countries would change dramatically, with adverse implications for the dollar’s exchange rate and US borrowing costs.

Mainland China and Japan own the most debt in the U.S. (about 7% each).

What would occur if the dollar was replaced as the world’s reserve currency?

There are several possibilities.

For example, countries holding the dollar might sell. If every nation sold their supply of dollars at the same time, the market would be flooded with dollars, which could cause its value to plummet.

This would cause inflation to spike. The degree of inflation depends on the severity of the dollar’s decline. On the bright side, the Fed is no longer expanding the money supply, so at least one catalyst for a weaker dollar is absent.

However, to suggest that the dollar will be replaced, one must ask the question, “With what?� Even with our debt and fiscal issues, what other currency has the status to become the new reserve currency? Certainly not the Euro with all the problems.

Surely not the Chinese Yuan with their economy in severe shape. The gossip I’ve read on the internet (if it’s on the internet, it must be true đ&#x;˜Š) is that the International Monetary Fund is going to create a new reserve currency. Is this a real possibility? If you think it is, perhaps I could interest you in a bridge I can sell you in the Mohave Desert?

In my view, although the U.S. certainly has its share of self-inflicted wounds, the dollar should retain its status a while longer. To borrow a line from Samuel Clemens, “The report of its demise may be an exaggeration.�

Janice Gough is a Financial Adviser in Palm Springs. She may be contacted via email at janice@ GoughFinancialSvcs.com or via phone Bus: (760) 2517724 or Cell: (650) 200-8291 Contact us for our Free Guide, “The Consumer’s guide to Taxes in Retirement.�

What Makes a Director Outstanding – Part IV – Participation in Board Meetings

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL Once a volunteer has embraced the most positive attitude (part 1), prepared for board service (part 2), adapted to the very different role of the volunteer director or officer (part 3) , the outstanding director also should contribute to efficient and productive board meetings. This last installment of the series addresses this very important contribution.

Productive and efficient meetings are not happenstance but are the result of committed and prepared volunteers, normally assisted by a great professional manager.

To help bring about the best board meetings: Read the agenda packet.

Come to the meeting prepared, having already read the agenda and the supporting materials.

The packet is provided in advance to prepare you to make the decisions presented.

Reading it for the first time at the meeting disrespects the other directors, indicates lack of commitment, and delays meetings as one “gets up to speed.�

Stay on topic. A single director can derail discussions by moving on to a different topic before the current one is concluded. Politely remind colleagues when deliberations stray from the matter at hand.

Talk to the board, not the

audience. Directors attend board meeting to deliberate with board colleagues, not the audience. Grandstanding by speaking to the audience disrespects other directors and encourages raucous meetings.

Ask the manager for input on most motions. The board’s most frequent protector under the Business Judgment Rule is the manager, so seek the manager’s input. The manager often has years of experience and training; take advantage of that background. If a manager’s input isn’t being sought, why have them in the meeting?

Treat open forum as an important event and pay attention. California law requires open forum at all membership meetings and open board meetings. That is the time for the board to listen to the community. Take notes and don’t interject or argue. Open forum reminds directors that they are there to serve their community, and

often helps the board learn things they need to know.

Don’t comment on every motion. If there is a clear consensus and if other people have already said it, there is no need to say it again. Make sure your comments count. If there is nothing new to say, “I agree� is perfectly sufficient.

Get the matter to a vote and move on to the next decision.

Allow disagreement.

Boards act on most matters by majority vote. Unanimity is not required. Allow yourself and your colleagues an environment in which dissenting votes are not viewed as negative.

Insisting on unanimity for routine motions puts unnecessary pressure on the board. Directors may disagree on one motion and agree on the next. Disagreement is not the same as disrespect, and disrespectful disagreement should not be tolerated.

Don’t make it personal.

Respect your board

colleagues. Someone can be the smartest, most prepared, and experienced person on the board, but if they do not exhibit respect and grace to their colleagues, that person will probably be the board’s biggest problem and its worst director. Never forget that you are volunteers and neighbors trying to do your level best. Set a high standard of behavior in board meetings and contribute to a culture of mutual respect.

Elevation of board conduct is always a good thing.

Set the bar high!

Kelly G. Richardson CCAL is a Fellow of the College of Community Association Lawyers and Senior Partner of Richardson Ober PC, a California law firm known for community association advice. Send questions to Kelly@richardsonober. com. Past columns at www.

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Escape Lounge Open at Ontario International Airport

First of two premium lounges accessible to all travelers

By Desert Star Staff Ontario, California – In a festive celebration, local

officials and guests welcomed the grand opening of the Escape Lounge at Ontario

International Airport (ONT), offering a new level of comfort and convenience for airline passengers at the nation’s fastest growing airport. The new premium lounges will be accessible to all travellers.

Under a 10-year agreement approved by the Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA), MAG USA is designing, building and operating common-use Escape Lounges in Terminals 2 and 4, each measuring about 2,800 square feet.

MAG USA is investing $4 million in the latest chapter of ONT’s redevelopment into a world class aviation gateway. The Terminal 4 lounge will open later this year.

“We’re pleased to welcome Escape Lounges and MAG USA to Ontario.

Their arrival adds to the excitement and momentum that has been building at ONT in recent months and reflects our commitment to provide our customers with the best

amenities possible,” said OIAA CEO Mark Thorpe.

Escape Lounges are all-inclusive premium airport lounges open to all travellers.

Guests receive a wide variety of amenities that include hot and cold food and beverages, plush and relaxing seating with ample power outlets, highspeed Wi-Fi, up-to-the-second flight information and access to national and local newspapers.

Escape Lounge food offerings are developed by an award-winning local chef using locally sourced ingredients. The ONT Chef is Henry Gonzalez, Executive Chef and Owner of Spaggi’s Escape Lounges are part of the American Express Global Lounge Collections giving American Express® Platinum Card® Members complimentary access, along with 2 guests, to all U.S. locations. For others wishing to enjoy the lounge, the fee for entry at the door will be $45 plus tax. A $5 discount will be

applied to reservations made online at EscapeLounges. com prior to arrival.

“We applaud ONT for delivering first-rate experiences to their customers. With Escape Lounges, they’re inviting guests to enjoy a whole new slice of luxury,” said Martin Jones, President and CEO of MAG USA (US subsidiary of the parent company of Escape Lounges).

The addition of Escape Lounges follows multimilliondollar upgrades of ONT’s dining and retail concessions, which were completed in 2018.

Escape Lounges are also located in Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, Oakland International Airport, Reno-Tahoe International Airport, Bradley International Airport near Hartford, CT, and Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport in South Carolina with at least 6 more locations scheduled to open in 2019. Locations to be announced soon. Additional information is posted at www.

EscapeLounges.com.

These are the craziest things that happened in the US due to the polar vortex

By Desert Star Staff The ‘polar vortex’ system that has engulfed the US in a record-breaking freeze, with wind and snow to match, has unleashed utter mayhem across the country – even in cities used to the cold.

The sub-Antarctic chill brought some cities to a standstill, with much of the Midwest canceling flights, trains, classes, and postal deliveries. At least three states – Michigan, Illinois, and Wisconsin – declared an emergency on Wednesday and Thursday. RT looks at some of the craziest things that happened in America due to the weather quirk.

It may look like a catastrophe, but the flames ‘burning’ Chicago’s train tracks are actually coming

from gas-fed heaters that run alongside the rails to stop them from freezing. The trains run on diesel fuel, so there’s no danger they will explode if the flames get a little too intense – or so says Metra director of engineering John Meyer, who remembers the days when workers poured kerosene on rails by hand and tossed lit matches on them to keep the rails toasty.

Hovering around -23 F, temperatures in Chicago on its second-coldest ay ever were colder than Siberia, the Arctic Circle, and even Mars. Lake Michigan was entirely frozen.

“Frostquakes” – loud booms caused by the sudden freezing and expansion of groundwater – startled Chicagoans, who (perhaps understandably)

mistook them for gunfire.

It was even colder in Minnesota, where Xcel energy urged customers to turn down their

My brother was on one of the few flights into Chicago this morning. He took this photo of frozen Lake Michigan from the plane.

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thermostats despite outdoor temperatures as low as -42 F. A water tower exploded in White Bear township on Wednesday after its pipes froze, and many buildings’ pipes met similar fates.

The cold snap was naturally a disaster for traffic, but more for some than others. A 21-car pileup on an interstate highway outside Batavia, New York – including a State Police vehicle and at least one tractor-trailer – brought it to a standstill on Wednesday afternoon as drivers attempted to navigate whiteout conditions.

Some brave men and women had to deal with extreme temperatures of another kind. A New Jersey factory producing paper tissue products lit up like a matchbox dozed in kerosene.

The sub-zero temperatures forced two

nuclear reactors out of service at Public Service Enterprise Group’s Salem, New Jersey power plant due to “frazil ice” – small crystals of frozen mist that form an impenetrable coating on the reactors’ screens, preventing them from taking in water.

The polar vortex had claimed at least nine lives by Thursday, with many of the casualties having succumbed to hypothermia. But grave as it was, many found a way to maintain their sense of humor despite the debilitating freeze.

Others proved there is nothing a creative US journalist can’t use to make their audience fear Russia a little more. Hell (the one in Michigan) may have frozen over, but the polar vortex is on its way out, with temperatures due to hit a balmy 41 degrees F in Chicago on Saturday. www.desertstarweekly.com

Happy Birthday, Facebook!

A short history of the social network’s biggest gaffes

By Desert Star Staff Facebook turns 15 Feb. 4th, 2019 and to reflect on how the world has changed since Mark Zuckerberg first dreamt up what would become a scandal-plagued global behemoth, RT looks back at some of its biggest controversies.

1. A sneaky start: Zuckerberg’s questionable moves first came to light back in 2004 when he brutally cut his co-founder Eduardo Saverin out of the picture in a cool move that saw him set up a new company to absorb the original, drastically diluting Saverin’s shares.

The sneaky move was made just months after the social network launched, and Zuckerberg soon faced lawsuits from Saverin and fellow Harvard students Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, who claimed Zuckerberg stole their concept for the platform.

Zuckerberg settled and gave the brothers $20 million, plus Facebook shares. The Winklevoss’ used a fraction of that payout to invest in Bitcoin and are now billionaires.

2. Beacon creepin’: Facebook launched Beacon in 2007 as an advertising system which sent data from partner websites back to Facebook for targeted advertising. These websites were able to publish information about Facebook users’ activities on their news feeds, leading to some sticky situations for users, such as people who were having affairs being exposed. A class action suit followed, and Beacon was

eventually shut down in 2009.

3. FarmVille trackers In October 2010, the Wall Street Journal revealed that 10 of Facebook’s most popular apps like FarmVille had access to users’ identity numbers that allowed them to track them and their online habits, no matter what privacy settings the users had set.

The apps were also able to track app users’ friends, and some of these app companies then spread Facebook user data to other companies.

4. ‘Internet for all’ or Free Basic colonialism?

Zuckerberg frames his empire as a force for good in the world, and Facebook’s Free Basics project was offering free internet to people around the globe was touted as a noble way to get the globe online when it was launched as Internet.org in 2013.

However, it wasn’t long before it emerged that the ‘free internet’ project was minimal – as in, just to Facebook and a selection of the internet determined by the social network. The company was accused of digital colonialism and sparked outrage in the countries it said it was helping.

The early push for the project wasn’t helped by the fact that one of its key satellites blew up in a SpaceX shuttle launch disaster in 2016. Facebook recently rolled out its ‘Express Wi-Fi’ initiative in Ghana and had quietly expanded Free Basics to Laos and Morocco.

5. Toying with users’

emotions: In 2012 Facebook thought it would be a cool idea to experiment to see how it could affect its users’ emotions by manipulating their news feeds. Nearly 700,000 users’ were unsuspecting guinea pigs and their timelines were changed to increase positive or negative content without their knowledge or explicit consent.

The results were published in a report entitled ‘Experimental evidence of massive-scale emotional contagion through social networks’ and was slammed by researchers and academics who said consent is a key part of such research and Facebook was breaching research ethics.

6. Trending Topics tarnished: Facebook’s Trending Topics news section was exposed as being biased in 2016 after former employees revealed how the company curated the feed with topics that weren’t in fact trending, and alleged conservative media outlets were deliberately suppressed.

This contradicted Facebook’s earlier claims that the curation was done by algorithms and showed “human intervention – and therefore editorial decisions – at almost every stage” of the process. The section was shuttered in 2018, and Facebook introduced ‘fake news’ fighting partnership with the Atlantic Council and media outlets to rank news items by their trustworthiness.

The broadcasts included a 74-year-old named Robert

Godwin Sr being fatally shot at point-blank range, and a man in Thailand who hung his 11-month-old before killing himself in a gruesome live stream.

7. Cambridge Analytica: Facebook’s Cambridge Analytica scandal was one of its biggest and arguably still rocks the company. It emerged in 2018 that the political consulting firm possessed data on 87 million Facebook users, which was gathered through an app posing as a personality quiz.

The app then harvested participants’ data, along with information on their Facebook friends and this was shared with Cambridge Analytica, who in turn used the data to target political ads during elections in the US and elsewhere.

8. Rohingya slaughter responsibility: In March 2018 the United Nations highlighted Facebook’s role in the slaughter of Rohingya

Muslims in Myanmar. The social network is accused of allowing fake news to spread about the Rohingya, which contributed to the violence.

9. Internal memo inferno detailing Soros smears: A New York Times report on Facebook’s internal affairs revealed the mess taking place behind the scenes as Facebook weathered an array of recent scandals.

Zuckerberg and COO Sheryl Sandberg didn’t come off well in the report, with both accused of handing off responsibility to subordinates in times of crisis and ignoring huge warning signs in favor of pursuing growth.

The biggest doozy was the revelation that Facebook employees hired employed a Republican oppositionresearch firm to discredit activist protesters and attack philanthropist George Soros, who had criticized the company at Davos.

cited the Bible and past US military debacles in an attempt to dissuade Washington from taking military action against Caracas.

“Stop. Stop, Trump! Hold it right there! You are making mistakes that will leave your hands covered in blood, and you will leave the presidency stained with blood,” Maduro said. He cautioned that a potential war could mean a new “Vietnam” for Washington.

The US president has ruled out any negotiations while maintaining that sending the US military to Venezuela was “an option.”

Maduro described a potential military confrontation with the United States as “David against Goliath” struggle – one that Trump would regret.

“If the North American empire attacks us, we will have to defend ourselves … We aren’t going to hand Venezuela over,” said the Venezuelan president. “We have our secrets too – and we have our sling.

David’s sling is in our hands.”

He acknowledged, however, that Washington poses a formidable threat to his government.

“They use sledgehammers instead of boxing gloves,” Maduro said, accusing the US of seeking his removal so that it could take control of Venezuela’s vast oil reserves.

Maduro also had choice words for Washington’s transatlantic allies, describing Europe’s ultimatum to hold new elections as “the stuff of empires, of colonial times.”

Theories about a potential US military incursion into Venezuela multiplied after US National Security Adviser John Bolton was spotted with a notepad that mentioned: “5,000 troops to Colombia.”

Bogota has denied any knowledge of the implied deployment and said that Washington had not asked its permission to send troops.

In January, the US recognized Juan Guaido as

the legitimate head of the country, handing him control of the country’s assets in the US. Several of Washington’s Latin American allies followed suit. On Monday, an array of EU states also declared Guaido, an ‘interim president.’

Moscow – which among others back the Maduro government – stated that such action amounts to foreign meddling.

A similar statement has been issued to Spain and its prime minister on Monday.

Madrid was among those to endorse Guaido as the “legitimate leader” of Venezuela.

“If someday there’ll be a coup; if there’ll be a US intervention of Venezuela, then, Senior Pedro Sanchez, your hands will be stained in blood forever, and history will remember you like a puppet in service of Donald Trump’s policy of interference,” Maduro said in an address, broadcast live on his Twitter page.

“Venezuela won’t be governed from Madrid,” he added.

Conflict between Venezuela & US will leave Trump ‘stained with blood.’

Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro attends a rally in support of his government in Caracas, Venezuela January 23, 2019, © Reuters

By Desert Star Staff Donald Trump will be responsible for a bloodbath that would mirror the war in Vietnam if he gets militarily involved in Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro www.desertstarweekly.com

has warned, describing the potential conflict as a “David against Goliath” scenario.

In an interview with Spanish journalist Jordi Évole, Venezuela’s president

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Reports: NC Could Do More to Tackle Childhood Poverty

Public transportation and better schools are just two priorities that the group NC Child says would make a big difference in moving generations of children from poverty to opportunity. (NC Child)

By Desert Star Staff RALEIGH, N.C. — Nearly 1 million children in North Carolina live in poor or lowincome homes, according to U.S. census figures. The nonprofit group NC Child has released a series of reports on the longer-term effects of poverty on children.

NC Child’s Research Director Whitney Tucker said family financial security is one of the strongest determinants of a child’s success in life.

She said they examined the data for those considered “poor” and “low-income” — and there is a difference.

“It’s kids who are living in households that are under 200 percent of the federal poverty level instead of 100 percent, which is just absolute

poverty,” Tucker said; “most research says that families now need an income twice the federal poverty level actually to meet their basic needs.”

The research showed children of color represent 45 percent of all North Carolina children, but 65 percent of those living in poverty. The reports recommended policy changes for better racial and economic integration, including investing more in low-performing schools and public transportation.

Tucker said areas of low economic mobility in North Carolina are also those with traditionally high AfricanAmerican populations. To break the cycle of family poverty, she said it’s critical to recognize where these

pockets of poverty exist and focus resources there.

“We have significant disparities by race and place and age. Young children are more likely to live in poverty than older children,” she said. “Also, American Indian children, Black children, Hispanic or Latino children are more likely to live in low-income families.

In 2014, the 20 highest poverty rates in the state were all in rural counties.”

The reports cited a “legacy of racial discrimination in housing, education and tax policy” in the state, but said changes are possible. The reports are online at NCChild.org.

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Rancho Mirage’s Tolerance Education Center Displays Inspirational Exhibit

By Desert Star Staff For the month of January, the Tolerance Education Center in Rancho Mirage is hosting the traveling exhibit, “Carl Lutz and the legendary Glass House in Budapest.”

Co-sponsored by the Carl Lutz and MENSCH International Foundations, the exhibit presents an emotional and inspiring story of moral courage, revealing how the Glass House became an international symbol of the indestructibility of humanity during the Holocaust, the cruelest of times.

The Glass House building was designed in the 30s of the last centuries as a business center for the Weiss family, dealer of glassware products for building construction.

The Hungarian legislation banned the Jewish owner from

exercising his profession and the building was abandoned.

March 19, 1944: Germany invades Hungary and urges its government to participate in the “final solution” (the mass murder of Jews during WWII) by deporting the 800,000 country’s Jews to Auschwitz.

But in Budapest, a network was put in place to save lives. Behind this was a Swiss national, Vice-Consul Carl Lutz.

Lutz secured 76 buildings, including the Glass House, as Swiss extraterritorial holdings that functioned as safe houses. Swiss letters of protection (Schutzpass) were produced for its residents.

Arthur Weiss, the glass factory’s owner, was sheltered in the building.

He later was murdered; his wife and son survived and

From left: MENSCH International Foundation president Steven Geiger, Curator Talia Lizemer-Hawley immigrated to the US. By the end of the Holocaust, some 565,000 Hungarian Jews had been murdered. Almost everyone who took refuge in the Glass House survived.

Carl Lutz is credited with saving the lives of 62,000 Jews during the Holocaust.

His actions follow the Jewish teaching “whoever saves one life, saves an entire world”.

To mark the exhibit

Teen Dating Violence: When Loves Becomes Abuse

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is negative,’” she said. “That could make a teen defensive and not want to communicate.”

There are also many organizations that victims Graves said respect, can turn violent. An estimated of teen dating violence trust, consent, and open 1.5 million high school students can contact for support, communication are all crucial in the U.S. suffer physical abuse said Heather Frederick to keeping it healthy.

Teen from a dating partner each year. with the National Domestic dating violence can take the February is Teen Dating Violence Hotline. forms of physical, sexual, Violence Awareness Month, verbal and emotional abuse.

“Because we know and multiple groups are And it can lead to depression, how difficult it can be to taking the opportunity to alcohol or drug abuse, have those conversations educate teens about healthy negative body image and with parents or teachers or relationships. Melissa Graves, poor school performance. other people - even just to chief executive officer at Graves said it could have those conversations the Domestic Violence and face to face,” Frederick said. be difficult for a victim to Child Advocacy Center in “The option to do it over the open up about abuse, Cleveland, said most abusive especially a teen who fears phone, or through chat or relationships involve a partner text, is a lot more comfortable they won’t be believed.

She who wants to control the other. for younger people. “ encourages parents to be “At the beginning of a new Help is available online as supportive as possible relationship, that jealousy or at loveisrespect.org or by and not to place blame. that protectiveness, it might texting 22522.

The hotline “It’s essential to come from seem flattering, it might feel number is 866-331-9474. a place of sharing with your okay,” Graves said. “But soon, Reporting by Ohio News teen what you’re observing very quickly, it can become Connection in association with and why that’s of concern, suffocating, isolating and turn not coming in like, ‘Oh, I think Media in the Public Interest into an abusive dynamic.” you’re in a bad relationship, or and funded in part by The While physical attraction may ignite a relationship, I’m worried ‘cause I think this George Gund Foundation.

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Need for Paid Family Leave Greatest for Rural Minnesotans

Federal law allows 60 percent of the U.S. workforce to take unpaid time off to care for a sick family member or a new child, but many workers in rural communities can’t afford to skip a paycheck.

(Humphrey School of Public Affairs, U. of Minn.)

By Desert Star Staff ST. PAUL, Minn. – As legislators at the Minnesota State Capitol debate a paid family and medical leave policy, a new report from the University of Minnesota says the state’s

rural residents face the greatest need for this type of benefit.

Report author Debra Fitzpatrick says various trends in rural Minnesota have created a perfect storm.

She says a shortage of

child care and elder care providers, combined with long travel times for medical treatment, means rural workers may need time off to meet those needs.

At the same time,

Fitzpatrick says rural employers are often not in an economic position to help.

“When a worker needs to take one of these leaves, the employer’s faced with having to tell that worker, ‘We can’t help you,’” she points out. “’You’re going to have to figure out how to continue to pay your bills, etc., on your own.’”

The bill, House File 5, moved forward on a 10to-5 vote last week in the House Labor Committee.

It is supported by a broad and diverse coalition, including newly-elected Democratic Gov. Tim Walz, who has said a paid leave proposal is a legislative priority this year.

The proposal would cover 12 weeks of partial wage replacement for medical leave, including pregnancy, and an additional 12 weeks to care for a newborn or family member.

It would be funded through a state-run insurance program

from payroll taxes paid by both employers and employees.

Fitzpatrick adds that economic stability for rural workers would help them contribute to their community’s success.

“The workforce shortages in rural communities are already challenging and predicted to get worse, and Minnesota is among the nation’s highest levels of workforce participation for mothers with young children – even higher in some of these rural parts of the state,” he states.

Current federal law guarantees 12 weeks of family and medical leave for most workers, but it’s unpaid.

Only 14 percent of Americans have access to paid leave through their employers.

California, New Jersey, Rhode Island, and several other states have enacted programs similar to the one proposed in Minnesota.

Pentagon to send 3,750 troops to border with Mexico.

By Desert Star Staff The US is sending nearly 4,000 soldiers to its frontier with Mexico for three months to “provide additional support” to border security and customs agencies, the Department of Defense has said.

The new deployment will bolster the numbers of active duty forces at the border to “approximately” 4,350, it added.

The additional forces are said to be deployed for 90 days, yet a “mobile surveillance capability” will be provided until the end of September, according to the Pentagon. The forces are set to construct new barriers at the border, namely some 150 miles (241km) of barbed wire.

The deployment was approved by Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan back on January 11, according to the statement.

Active-duty soldiers were first deployed to the southeastern border last October, as a couple of large migrant caravans tried to move into the US through Mexico.

The move came just ahead of the midterm elections and was lambasted by Trump’s critics as a publicity stunt.

The initial deployment saw almost 6,000 soldiers moved to the border, yet the majority of them have returned to their bases since then.

Battling the illegal immigration and building the wall at the border were among Donald Trump’s main campaign promises that faced much from Democrats. The stand-off led to the most extended shutdown in US history as Trump insisted on $5.6 billion for his wall and the Democrats-controlled Congress refused to give it.

While the government was reopened last week, there are still no signs of an emerging deal. Congress has three weeks to pass a border security bill, which would have to please Trump enough to get signed. Ending the shutdown, however, Trump signaled he was ready to declare a national emergency and redirect defense funding to the wall construction.

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HOROSCOPES ARIES

Recognizing the vital and initiating work you are to bring forth, it’s time to learn how to participate in groups with intelligent and heart-felt cooperation. You are to help fashion part of the new era, culture and civilization. Are you aware of this? Are you conscious of the needs of humanity? You’re called to awaken again for the time when those who plan and lead boldly, take risks and see into the future. Working with both heart and mind, you will be summoned. Prepare.

TAURUS The architecture of your participation in life is changing.

Previously you dreamed big dreams, pondered many realities, not concerned if anything took shape. Now you’re competently leading boards and groups, preparing the components of the new world era. Taurus has an enlightened mind that can see humanity’s present/ future needs. You know in a breakdown phase, seeds of the new must be sowed.

You’re synthesizing all realities so others can understand.

GEMINI Many forces are at work in your life. As a Gemini you always attempt to resolve polarities – higher/lower, here/there, light/dark, self/others, Soul/ personality. This is a vital and

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difficult task accomplished by the proper cultivation of the mind principle (calming the emotions) and the right course of study that allows no illusions, distortions, confusions or maya. So you can walk the Path with others. Aquarius calls you to develop all seven levels of your mind. The Soul is on the mental plane.

CANCER Always we feel some form of conflict. Know that conflict and chaos are useful. They give us the ability to observe tensions and to express hurts, needs and fears. For some there is a great battle going on between the Soul and personality. The Soul calls us to Right Relations, Right Action and Right Service. Sometimes, many times we don’t know what these words mean. Ask the Soul. The answers will be released into your mind. When asking, we always receive.

LEO Relationships are vitally important at this time. So often you feel disconnected to anything or anyone. You’re in a place of balancing and choosing, an interlude state.

Your inner beliefs about relationships and how you function in them are being modified so that you can display Right Relationships while still expressing your unique creativity. Allow opposing forces to flow through you. A greater

awareness then emerges.

Love flows unobstructed once more. Love is your gift.

VIRGO New revelations stream into your mind concerning how to order and organize daily life. How we function in daily life prepares us for the new dimensions and structures slowly emerging in the new Aquarian era. Receive with devotion and acceptance all new ideas impressed upon your mind. Be aware if pain or remembrances or weariness occur. As you ponder upon these things, your perspectives shift, change and are uplifted.

LIBRA Although, under the veil of Libra’s charm, you are a strong and powerful force, a greater level of Love/Wisdom must begin expressing itself through you. It begins with acceptance and gratitude for everyone and everything (small and great, childhood to present) that has occurred in your life. Here is your new mantram to recite unceasingly, “Love expresses itself through me always and Wisdom follows.”Then your life and relationships proceed with protective love and healing care.

SCORPIO Notice times of solitude when you think things great and small. Create an environment that nurtures in all ways the

physical, emotional, mental and spiritual aspects of yourself. Be in touch with the kingdoms – mineral, plant, animal, human, Soul. Love must be combined with your great intelligence.

This will form a foundation for the new life emerging all around you. It begins where you live. Later you’ll be asked to explain this time to others.

the shadow of the object.

AQUARIUS

This year you have great energy and potential. As new sources of income and ways of living are sought be sure to control impatience. If you’re not aware, you could be thought of as thoughtless toward others.

Remember to be courteous SAGITTARIUS and kind, show sympathy to those who have less than you.

You should have a very good A new self-identity continues year. Especially if you blend two to emerge. Be sure it includes realities – your personality and goodness, generosity and Soul. This produces harmony love. We experience that for a time. Then the Soul leaves which we offer others. and Divine Will enters and your PISCES personality harmonizes with Will. Not easy. Will is a fire.

Your career rises and falls and You have begun the arduous sometimes makes a big splash! task of observing, noting In these ups and downs, and understanding feelings, always be thoughtful. Or you thoughts, aspirations, actions will lose much. Remember and vulnerabilities. Much of each day that “wisdom is your life has been treading knowledge gained through the pathway of service and experience and implemented sacrifice. A new beneficent by love.” Ponderable thought. cycle has begun, expanding your courage and strength of CAPRICORN character. This may not be acceptable to some. Maintain Whatever it is you hope for, privacy, walk away from radiate it with Love from your disharmony, don’t believe Ajna (third eye) center. This criticism. The stars protect you. is where a diamond light of direction streams forth. Then Risa D’Angeles is the founder new life takes root expressed and director of the Esoteric & as harmony, beauty and Astrological Studies Research peace (a process). Your Institute: Risa’s Esoteric love eases any disharmony Astrology. She can be reached and conflict whenever it at risagoodwill@gmail.com. arises. You remember that Harmony always attempts to emerge through Conflict and Chaos, yes? Harmony is

Virginia gov backpedals on yearbook photo scandal

By Desert Star Staff Ralph Northam, who is under pressure to resign as governor of Virginia over an offensive photo from his yearbook, denied he was either of the two men shown in the picture. A day earlier he said otherwise.

In a stunning turnaround on Saturday, Northam retracted his words from a day earlier, when he apologized for a “decision to appear” as he did in the photo. Unearthed by conservative news outlet Big League Politics and picked up by the mainstream media, the picture shows two men, one in blackface and another sporting a KKK robe.

Standing alongside his wife on Saturday, Northam reiterated that he was “appalled” that the image was included in his yearbook page. However, he insisted that he had no recollection of the picture being taken and believed he was not in it, contrary to what he said on Friday.

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now that I’m not either of the people in that photo,” he said. He stressed that his U-turn is not an attempt to avoid responsibility.

Northam admitted that many would “find this difficult to believe,” as the photo did appear on his page in the 1984 Eastern Virginia Medical School yearbook. He said that when he conceded that he was one of the two men, he thought it was “the most likely explanation.”

“In the hours that I made my statements yesterday, I reflected with my family and classmates from the time, and I formed my conclusion that I am not the person in that photo.”

The awkward episode was instantly lambasted by people on Twitter, including President Donald Trump’s son Donald Trump Jr, who argued that it would have put the nail in the coffin of any Republican’s career.

The Democratic governor drew bipartisan condemnation for his yearbook faux pas,

with both Republicans and Democrats calling for his immediate resignation.

However, Northam, who was elected governor in a tightly contested race in 2017, refused to budge.

He stood by his refusal on Saturday, saying that he intends “to continue doing the business of Virginia” despite the growing outrage over the “racist,” “offensive,” February 6, 2019

and “disgusting” photo.

Since 1984, the red lines of political correctness have shifted. What has then considered a rude joke is now a resignation-worthy offense – a fact that Northam cited in his defense.

“In the place and time where I grew up, many actions that we rightfully recognize as abhorrent today were commonplace,” Northam said.

The comment, however, also seemed to add fuel to the fire of a raging Twitter debate.

Many argued that his press conference statements miss the point entirely, as he still wore blackface, per his admission. So, Northam’s attempt to moonwalk away from trouble may not be enough.

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‘Hello, Dolly!’ & ‘Linda Vista’ on L.A. Stages If politics and all this rain have made you feel blue, perk up your spirits with the touring production of “Hello, Dolly” now playing at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre through Feb. 17. Seeing the show is also a sweet Valentine gift suggestion.

Betty Buckley (Grizabella the Glamor Cat in “Cats”) stars in the title role as Dorothy Gallagher Levi, aka Dolly.

She’s a woman who not only makes romantic matches, she provides many other services as well, all of which are listed on her formidable business cards. She has come to Yonkers to find a perfect match for wealthy, stingy and very grouchy Horace Vandergelder (Lewis J. Stadlen). Little does he know that Dolly intends to be that woman if her late husband Ephraim Levi gives her

Barnaby (Nic Rouleau and Jess LeProtto) when they sneak away from work for one day while their boss is away. In the big city, they meet Irene Malloy (Analisa Leaming) and Minnie Fay (Kristen Hahn), and they have a fantastic adventure together. Another perfect match is made between Horace’s niece Ermengarde (Morgan Kirner) and Ambrose (Garett Hawe) before this merry musical comes to an end.

The costume and scenic design by Santo Loquasto are bright and colorful, providing the perfect eye candy for such a sweet and lively musical confection.

All these shenanigans Hello, Dolly! National Tour Company. Photo by Julieta Cervantes are set to music composed

by Jerry Herman. The book, written by Michael Stewart, is directed and Dolly” sung by all the waiters based on Thornton Wilder’s choreographed the original as Dolly makes her grand entrance promising that “Dolly Will Never Go Away Again.”

“Hello, Dolly!” at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre, 6233 Hollywood Blvd, L.A. ends Feb.17. Running time: 2 hours. 40 minutes. Tickets : $35 and up. For info: (800) 982-2787, hollywoodpantages. com/hellodolly and ticketmaster.com.

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Hello, Dolly! National Tour Company. Photo by Julieta Cervantes a sign that it’s okay with him.

Love comes to Horace’s two clerks Cornelius and

play “The Matchmaker” with choreography by Warren Carlyle. Gower Champion

“Linda Vista,” a dark comedy about relationships, was written by Tracy Letts who won the Pulitzer Prize for “August Osage County.”

This time a flawed central character is a middle-aged man going through a midlife crisis and divorce. Wheeler (Ian Bradford) has moved to Loma Vista, in San Diego, to Broadway production. Jerry get away from it all. He also Zaks is now the current director wants to spend time with Paul of this lively touring revival.

(Tim Hopper), an old college You will want to sing along friend. Their scenes throughout to such memorable songs as “It the play are the most real and Takes a Woman,” “Put on Your compelling. And while Wheeler Sunday Clothes” and “Before is a mess when it comes to the Parade Passes By” in Act I. relationships, Paul reveals that The humorous song “Elegance” his marriage is not entirely satisfying. But unlike Wheeler, and “So Long Dearie” enliven he will never leave his wife.

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Wheeler, once a newspaper photographer, now works in a camera store. His boss, Michael (Troy West) is a resentful Mama’s Boy who blames her for his lack of female relationships.

However, he is just too humorously odd for words or female acceptance.

The talented Steppenwolf actors are excellent and give life to their characters under the direction of Dexter Bullard.

Ian Barford and Tom Hopper are particularly outstanding as Wheeler and Paul.

“Linda Vista,” at the Mark Taper Forum, 135 N. Grand Ave., L.A., ends Feb. 17.

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Bottom Row: Jocelyn Duran, Kenlly Gonzalez, Karen Duran, Emily Lemus, Britny These smiling DHS-Highschool Girls, from the junior varsity soccer team, had a Gutierrez, Catherine Pacheco, Citlaly Fuentes, Ariana Soto, Top Row: Cassandara great year.! Full of thrills and excitement, finished their season with a 2-0 win at Covarrubias, Xitlaly Lopez, Yakelin Urbina, Mariela Orozco, Metzli Aguilar, Alejandra Indio High School. Look’s like they’ll have a strong team this year.

Carrillo, Rebecca Pescador, Kiana Noriega and top guy Javier Soto. “They won their first CIF game yesterday by defeating Fairmont Prep 4-0”

The Valley says goodbye to legend of stage and screen Kaye Ballard

By Kitty Alvarado Friends, fans and the community gathered at Sacred Heart Catholic Church to say goodbye to a legend and a class act: Kaye Ballard. It was a fitting tribute, a simple yet elegant catholic service.

“Kaye Ballard has never been so alive as she is right now, with God as her friend and heaven as her home,” said Monsignor Howard Lincoln to a packed church.

Lincoln says was one of the last people to be at her bedside as he administered the last rites. He shared their last moments together saying she had a big smile on her face, and even made a joke, “And she looked at me and said, ‘I want to take you to New Jersey,’” his words brought laughter.

The celebration of her life focused on the impact she had on the lives of so many, through her work, generosity and friendship.

“In a profession where the ego is most often supreme, she thrived in finding genuine happiness in the success of others,” quoted Lincoln.

And those who knew her best and loved her most say those qualities are what truly made her a star.

“I’ve worked in this industry my whole life, and you just don’t encounter people as incredible as Kaye as a person rather than just a celebrity, so anybody that knew her knew what a generous great loving heart she was,” said friend Clark Bason, who says he spent countless hours with her and co-produced the documentary film, ‘The Show Goes on …’.

“Seeing the outpouring and today seeing the people that are here and the people that have come out to to celebrate her it really was an extraordinary life and she had an amazing impact and that

was one of the things that she cared about was making people happy,” said friend and documentary filmmaker Dan Wingate, who also directed the documentary of her life, ‘The Show Goes on …’.

“She was an amazing woman, who lived a long, full

life, she did everything you could imagine, she everywhere she ever wanted to perform and I just, I couldn’t have loved her more,” said Gino LaMont, a close friend, adding their relationship was at times more like mother and son.

Ballard will live on through

her work and good works.

“For Kaye the show does still go on and she will always be in my heart as well,” says Bason.

“We’re going to miss her, we’re going to miss her,” says LaMont. Source: NBC Palm Springs

The Robert Alexander Estate is where it all begins

By Desert Star Staff Robert Alexander and his father, George, built 2500 Alexander homes in Palm Springs and created a desert empire that is still growing and vital.

The estate with 5500 square feet on 1 1/4 acres is still the focal point of the

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valley. Not a square room in the house perched up on the rocks. One of three roundhouses, the Alexander Estate is remarkable, and a must see. It is celebrated in all forms of media from Fodor’s to the Wall Street Journal.

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Angel Supporters Presentation at the Writers Fest

Sally Field and her book. Photo by Pat Krause Continued from Page 1 named after him instead.

Hanks is hilarious in his comments both about his book and current events. He said Ronald Reagan tried for the Presidency because his phone stopped ringing for roles.

Hank was thankful his phone is still ringing offering him parts. Dowd asked him what he would do as President, and he became serious and said we need Infrastructure the most, and then he would offer Milk and Cookies to everyone. He said he was tired of all The Breaking News on TV as its always repeated for everything. He told Politics is just imagery and is there anyone you can trust? He was a big supporter of Saturday

Night Live as their show is really up to date on weekly issues. Dowd said she was going to ask some questions about his book and he said its about time as we only have 90 seconds left. He spoke about his book and said he loves his work as it challenges him.

The last speaker on Friday was award-winning Actress Sally Field. She has a new book out called, In Pieces. Her moderator was the founder, Jamie Kabler. He asked her several questions, and she kept wanting to start at the beginning. I think she wanted to tell the audience what the pieces of her life were and how she found them and learned from them. She read excerpts from her book on a couple of occasions how she overcame complications with her mother

and relationships. She saw old boxes of memories about her life, her loves and the deep connection to the past that saved her life. She spoke about her role as Sybil who had 14 different personalities.

She said she was not into the feminist movement, but her role as Norma Rae in the movie was important to her. She was funny as a speaker and is beautiful.

She mentioned that she was not the first person chosen in some roles. She wanted to make the transition from a teen star in Gidget and the Flying Nun to be a known real actress. She learned you had to be the character you were going to play during auditions.

Her book is about her learning who she is and her journey to get there. She said that acting

Tom Hanks. Photo by Pat Krause is a form of self-hypnosis to be the part you play. She said she needed to understand herself. It’s probably a journey many people have or need to take. She told how she went back to school to learn more about her craft.

This festival is about bringing authors and readers together. The central theme this year was about WWII and the Holocaust. The diversity of the books took on just about every topic you could imagine.

History, Wars, Women’s rights, Politics, The Media, Photography, Terrorism, and more. The library has more than just books. It has the Gerald Ford book collection on display, Reading rooms, Internet, special events, book sales and other shows worth seeing. Angels and other supporters make this event happen. There was a box lunch served on opening and closing days — great Festival in our Desert.

1st Annual Coachella Valley Show Us Your Talent a Hit!

Bella Da Vall and the contestants for Show Us Your Talent.

Photo by Alan Carvalho

By Pamela Price The 1st Annual Coachella Valley “Show Us Your Talent” sponsored by the Cathedral City Public Library in partnership with the Cathedral City Public Arts Commission debuted on Feb. 2 at the Cathedral City High School auditorium. Thirteen performers, from singers to dancers with diversified www.desertstarweekly.com

backgrounds impressed the audience from start to finish, they were Dan Westfall, Lolita Emily, James Tennessee, Rosa Monreal, James Rodriguez, Patrick O’Neill, Kayley, Serrano, Leela & Sage, Caitlin Marie, Perry Wood, Nellie G. Siddell, Larry J. Bennett and Tayla Sanfilippo. When off stage these contestants ranged, career-wise from

Winners are Nellie G. Siddell, Kayley Serrano, and Dance Duet Leela & Sage.

Photo by Alan Carvalho as esthetician skincare specialist to a 2nd grader at a local charter school.

Nellie G. Siddell, a retired table games dealer at a local casino, placed Third in the competition. Second Place award went to SJA Dance Duet sisters Leela & Sage; the First Place Award was presented to Kayley Serrano who has performed at the February 6, 2019

Riverside County National Date Festival, among other venues.

Bella Da Ball the desert’s stunning and always informative emcee who is never at a loss for words presided over the event.

Between acts, she briefed the audience on the various programs taking place at the Cathedral City Public Library and without missing a beat.

Wendy Willson of the Cathedral City Public Arts Commission and Kristin Lehigh, Branch Manager of the Cathedral City Public Library, conceptualized this event. The audition judges were Shelly Kaplan, Denise Rodriguez-Bowman and Hamilton Martinez.

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Bret Stephens, Maureen Dowd, Karl Rove and Anne Applebaum. Photo by Pat Krause

Jamie Kabler, Barbara Boxer, Gray Davis. Photo by Pat Krause Story and Photos by Pat Krause The Rancho Mirage Writers Fest was a huge success again this year. It was sold out as so many people wanted to see these great authors. They have been reading their books for years, and it was a treat to meet them in person finally actually.

The rooms were almost always filled where people listened to authors tell about their new books or other personal facts about themselves. There were single authors speaking and other times there were groups of authors, sometimes authors with an interviewer.

This is the 6th anniversary of the Writers Festival. Jamie Kabler founded this when he thought there was nothing like it here and it was needed. People read books to learn about this world and what goes on in it — getting writers opinions about everyday life, history and a lot of fiction. There were 5 different rooms for authors to speak.

The Steinbeck room is the largest; they were the London Room, The Didion Room, The Rice Room, and The Disney Room. The authors spoke for about 45 minutes which left room to get to another venue.

Some Authors walked the halls in between, stopped to listen to other authors and a few had book signings. I was not able to go to many of the speakers but made it a point to try to get a perspective on the world situation as it is today but hearing both sides, Republican and Democrat. Republican Karl Rove first spoke in a group of three people. Anne Applebaum, Maureen Dowd and Karl Rove who were interviewed by Bret Stephens on the World Today.

Karl Rove spoke by himself later in the morning and gave his views on the administration and the problems of today. He said he couldn’t imagine open borders by San Diego where people could walk across and wondered how the people of San Diego would handle that.

He said the President has the most stringent sanctions against Russia ever. The Iran and Nasa deals need to be upgraded, and more agreements are needed

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to make it more equal for each country to pay their fair share finally. He said the nominations would be fun to watch with 20

Democrats entering the race for President. Karl said the President is right and he is a big supporter of Immigration laws. He said Hillary Clinton Lost because she was the status quo and people wanted a change. He was not a Trump supporter but since changed his mind and backs the President.

He cited all the good things that have happened since President Trump took office.

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Four Fantastic Music Releases Out Now

The parade of fantastic 2019 releases continues with four new titles grabbing my attention. In addition to an essential reissue from The Doors, the latest versions from blues-rock great Walter Trout and sophomore efforts from Charlie Faye & the Fayettes and Lonely Heartstring Band are well worth exploring.

Artist: The Doors Title: Waiting For The Sun (Elektra / Rhino) You might like if you enjoy: The Doors, Robby Krieger Tell me more: The expanded 50th-anniversary deluxe edition of The Doors’ 1968 album “Waiting for the Sun” casts renewed and welcome attention on the legendary Los Angeles quartet’s third studio album. Disc 1 includes the original stereo mix of the 11-track album remastered by original mixer/ engineer Bruce Botnick; classic Doors songs such as the buoyant “Hello, I Love You,” cinematic rocker “The Unknown Soldier” and psychedelic foray “Not To Touch the Earth” have never sounded better and explode in immersive ways that will blow away

fans of singer Jim Morrison, keyboardist Ray Manzarek, guitarist Robby Krieger, and drummer John Densmore. The second disc includes 14 bonus cuts including rough mixes of nine songs and five songs recorded live in Copenhagen in September 1968. Among the terrific live tracks are a rousing “Back Door Man” and potent “Five To One.” Information: www.TheDoors.com.

Artist: Walter Trout Title: Survivor Blues (Mascot Records) You might like if you enjoy: Walter Trout, Joe Bonamassa, Robby Krieger Tell me more: Singersongwriter/guitarist Walter Trout is one of the best and most original blues-rock artists ever, so it’s no surprise he has released another must-hear masterwork. A dozen tracks showcased on “Survivor Blues” were originally covered by pioneering blues greats ranging from Sunnyland Slim (19061995) and Jimmy Dawkins (1936-2013) to B.B. King (19252015) and John Mayall (born in 1933). The tracks featured on the enticing collection are not well-known songs, but Trout’s

set is sure to reintroduce the gems to a new generation of blues fans. Trout’s guitar work thrills (of course!), but his expressive and potent vocals adds weight to the track list; the Dawkins-penned “Me, My Guitar and the Blues” could well be the theme song for many fret masters and Trout makes the most of the version with an emotive Chicago blues-flavored take that closes out with an artfully virtuoso guitar solo. The songs are timeless; take the ferocious early ‘80s Sunnyland Slim cut “Be Careful How You Vote” (Trout’s harmonica blasts bolster the new version) and Mayall’s 1970 environmentalaimed “Nature’s Disappearing” – both songs feature lyrics that are as relevant today as when they were penned. There are several guest appearances on the disc including Doors guitarist Robby Krieger, whose slide work on Mississippi Fred McDowell’s “Goin’ Down to the River” is absolute gold.

Information: WalterTrout.com.

enjoy: She & Him Tell me more: The retrominded trio Charlie Faye & the Fayette’s conjures up stylish and tuneful 1960s vibes with a joyful spirit. Those who love classic girl groups such as the Ronettes and the Crystals will celebrate the Eric Holdenproduced sophomore effort from lead singer Charlie Faye and backing vocalists BettySoo and Akina Adderley. The bouncy and tuneful “1-2-3-4” and “I Don’t Need No Baby” and wistful “Riding High” are among the standouts on the inviting listen. The lush “Baby We’ll Be OK” reflects the disc’s overall soaring spirit with the lyrics reflecting a world that has its share of challenges and the singer’s resolve to overcome the roadblocks with a smile. Among the contributing players on the dozen-track album are Attractions drummer Pete Thomas, guitarist Bill Kirchen (Commander Cody) and Holden as mentioned earlier who flavors the disc with bass, synths, organs, baritone guitar, mellotron and more. Information: charliefayeandthefayettes.com.

Artist: Charlie Faye & the Fayettes Title: The Whole Shebang (Bigger Better More Records) You might like if you Artist: Lonely

Heartstring Band Title: Smoke & Ashes (Rounder Records) You might like if you enjoy: First Aid Kit, the Lone Bellow, Lake Street Dive Tell me more: While the Lonely Heartstring Band performs Americana-styled music, the bluegrass-anchored blend of pop, blues, and folk is the troupe’s own. The Boston-based ensemble’s sophomore effort “Smoke & Ashes” is truly a revelation with lush and gorgeous moodscapes immersing the listener across the 11-track LP. The five members of the group use an enticing mix of sublime vocals and artful arrangements in the service of nuanced songs. The material is uniformly arresting with dynamic and memorable verses and choruses; the incredible musicianship and voices add powerful layers to those songs everywhere. The burgeoning build on “So Low,” a capella opening of “Only Fallen Down,” melancholy of the title track and tender “Red Bird Flies” are among the many standout moments on an outstanding release. Information: www.

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Elsinore Clinches Title at 36th Annual Riverside County Academic Decathlon

By Desert Star Staff MORENO VALLEY – Elsinore High School defeated 18 high school teams to claim the championship at the 36th Riverside County Academic Decathlon sponsored by the Riverside County Office of Education on Saturday, January 26, and Saturday, February 2, at Vista del Lago High School in Moreno Valley.

West Valley High School finished second and Hemet High School Gold was third.

Corona High School finished fourth and Beaumont High School Blue was fifth overall.

Elsinore High School was the winner of the popular Super Quiz held earlier in the day.

The theme for 2019 is “The 1960s: A Transformational Decade”. The first day of this year’s competition was www.desertstarweekly.com

Saturday, January 26, and featured essay writing, speeches, and interviews.

Activities on February 2 included completion via written tests in seven subject areas, followe by the popular Super Quiz.

Lake Elsinore will represent Riverside County at the California Academic Decathlon held on March 21-24, 2019, in Sacramento.

The California state champion advances to United States Academic Decathlon on April 25-27, 2019, in Bloomington, Minnesota.

In the 2018 Riverside County Academic Decathlon, finishing behind Elsinore High School was Great Oak High School (Temecula Valley USD). Corona High School Gold (Corona-Norco USD)

was third, while San Jacinto High School (San Jacinto USD) finished fourth and Beaumont High School Blue (Beaumont USD) was fifth.

Each team is composed February 6, 2019

of nine students, three from each grade point category, and includes three Honor (GPA 3.75-4.00), three Scholastic (GPA 3.00-3.74), and three Varsity (GPA 0.00-

2.99) students. Students accumulate individual and team points in written events in mathematics, economics, art, music, literature, science, social science, and Super Quiz.

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Polis: Poll Confirms Support for Conservation Agenda

By Desert Star Staff DENVER – Voters in Colorado and other western states continue to support conservation policies for publicly owned lands, putting them at odds with the Trump administration’s energy dominance agenda, according to the ninth annual Conservation in the West Poll from Colorado College.

Gov. Jared Polis says the poll’s results show a clear mandate to keep public lands accessible for outdoor recreation, which he sees as a vital part of the Colorado way of life.

“That’s one of the reasons that people choose to live here, why people move here, why people visit our state,” Polis says. “Over 500,000 people work in outdoor recreation and tourism that puts food on the table for their families.”

Polis says the survey

also confirms that voters see climate change as a significant threat to agriculture, skiing and water supplies.

The new governor is making the transition to 100 percent renewable energy from power grids by 2040 a top priority, and he says he’s committed to adding more clean energy jobs.

The Trump administration is taking steps to prioritize coal, oil and gas production on federal lands in an effort it maintains will reduce dependence on foreign sources.

Pollster Dave Metz says the survey shows voters overwhelmingly value conservation over resource extraction when it comes to public land management priorities.

“Almost two-thirds of voters said that their priority was protecting sources of

More than 80 percent of Colorado voters believe it is essential for states to use funds to protect and restore the health of rivers, lakes, and streams. (Pixabay) clean water, air quality and wildlife habitat – as well as opportunities for recreation – while only about one quarter said that producing domestic energy was a priority for

them,” Metz points out.

Nearly 9 in 10 Coloradans believe the outdoor recreation economy is essential for the future of the state.

Conservation in the West is

a bipartisan survey conducted

by Republican and Democratic polling firms. The poll surveyed a minimum of 400 registered voters in eight western states, including Colorado.

Record Grizzly Deaths Prompt Call for Updated Conflict Management

By Desert Star Staff HELENA, Mont. – After a record number of grizzly bear deaths in 2018, groups are calling for an update to a decade-old report on conflict prevention.

Six conservation groups have sent a letter to the Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee’s Yellowstone Ecosystem Subcommittee.

They’re urging members to develop new recommendations for avoiding conflict involving bears, people, and livestock and also evaluate how well the 2009 report was implemented.

There were 65 known grizzly deaths in 2018 and almost 250 since 2015, with nearly all of them from human-related causes.

Bonnie Rice, a senior representative with the Sierra Club’s Our Wild America campaign, notes the 2009 report still can be an excellent resource.

“It did have a lot of good recommendations in it, but many of those have not been implemented, regarding

measures to prevent conflicts,” she points out. “And so, it’s past time to update that report and take another look at this, considering how many grizzly bears we’re losing every year.”

Rice emphasizes that the mortality count is just known deaths – many more go undocumented.

She adds that the committee should work to implement a new report with additional recommendations before this year’s hunting season when most deaths occur.

The letter says bearmanagement agencies should follow through with a 2009 report recommendation to create a database of bear deaths going back at least five years.

Conflict patterns with grizzlies have changed over the past decade.

Many of the 2009 report’s recommendations were for hunters.

The groups that authored this letter say more focus should be on reducing conflict between grizzlies

and livestock managers, who see the species as a threat.

But Wendy Keefover, native carnivore protection manager for the Humane Society of the United States, says the bears are responsible for such a small fraction of depredations that the number is practically zero.

“With all native carnivores put together, plus domestic dogs, the total predation is minuscule, but the biggest problem that livestock growers are what we call maladies,” she explains.

“So birthing problems, respiratory problems.”

Keefover says these maladies cause about nine times more livestock deaths than all predators combined.

She adds that even lightning strikes cause far more deaths than predators.

Keefover says there are examples of reduced conflicts, such as the Blackfoot Challenge where ranchers use electric fencing and other techniques and have reduced incidents by more than 70 percent.

“We know that we can coexist very well with grizzly bears,” she stresses. “It just takes some effort, and it’s an effort on our part. And if we don’t do it, we risk losing

grizzly bears forever. They’re a conservation-reliant species.”

The committee overseeing management of Yellowstone grizzlies meets in April.

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following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county (specify newspaper): DESERT STAR WEEKLY 13279 Palm Drive Suite 5, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 Dated: January 16, 2019, Judge of the Superior Court, Publish January 30, 2019, February 6, 13, 20, 2019. DSW19-1026.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: DANIEL PETER BRECHTEL AKA DANIEL BRECHTEL CASE NO. PRIN1900029 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of DANIEL PETER BRECHTEL AKA DANIEL BRECHTEL. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by CHRISTINE HUBER. in the Superior Court of California, County of RIVERSIDE. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that CHRISTINE HUBER be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: February 28, 2019 at 8:45AM in Dept. PS3 located at 46-200 Oasis Street, Indio, CA 92201. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: TOMER T. GUTMAN, Esq., WORDEN WILLIAMS LLP, 462 STEVENS AVENUE, SUITE 100, SOLANA BEACH, CA 92075.

(959 755-6604. Publish February 6, 13, 20, 2019.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO HEAR FROM THE PUBLIC ABOUT CRITERIA FOR CONSIDERATION IN DRAWING DRAFT MAPS AND BOUNDARIES FOR A TRANSITION TO ELECTIONS BY DIVISION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Desert Water Agency will conduct a Public Hearing regarding the preparation of draft maps of divisions and the process for a proposed transition from At-Large to By-Division Elections. The Public Hearing will be called to order on February 19, 2019 at 5:30 p.m.. or as soon thereafter as practicable at the Henry V. Lozano Community Center, 12-800 W. Arroyo Dr., Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 in order to receive public input regarding the composition of divisions and to consider division boundaries as provided in Elections Code Section 10010. Dated: 02/05/19 Sylvia Baca Assistant Secretary of the Board. AVISO DE AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA PARA ESCUCHAR DEL PÚBLICO SOBRE CRITERIA PARA CONSIDERAR PROYECTOS DE MAPAS Y LÍMITES PARA UNA TRANSICIÓN A ELECCIONES POR DIVISIONES. SE DA AVISO POR LA PRESENTE que la Agencia Desert Water realizará una audiencia pública con respecto a la preparación de proyectos de mapas de divisiones y el proceso de una propuesta de transición de elecciones en general o de elecciones por división. La audiencia pública será llamada a orden en Febrero 19, 2019 a las 5:30 p.m. ó tan pronto despues de eso cuando sea práctica en el Centro Comunitario Henry V. Lozano 12-800 W. Arroyo Dr. Desert Hot Springs, Ca. 92240 a fín de recibir comentarios del público respecto a la composición de divisiones y para considerar limites de división previstos por sección de código 10010. Fecha: 02/05/19 Sylvia Baca Subsecretaria de la Mesa Directiva. Publish February 6, 2019. DSW19-1033 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, CASE NO. PSC1900740, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA 3255 E. TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY, PALM SPRINGS, CA. 92262, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. BARDOMIANO PAUL CORDOVA AKA B PAUL HERNANDEZ filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: 1a. Present Name: BARDOMIANO PAUL CORDOVA AKA B PAUL HERNANDEZ to Proposed Name: BRAVEHEART HERNANDEZ-CORDOVA. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: MARCH 29, 2019 Time: 8:30 a.m., Dept.: PS4. The address of the court is: 3255 E. TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262 County of Riverside 3.a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county (specify newspaper): DESERT STAR WEEKLY 13279 Palm Drive Suite 5, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 Dated: February 1, 2019, Judge of the Superior Court, Publish February 6, 13, 20, 27, 2019. DSW19-1034.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, CASE NO. PSC1900326, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA 3255 E. TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY, PALM SPRINGS, CA. 92262, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. SAMUEL JONATHAN NAVARRETE filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: 1a. Present Name: SAMUEL JONATHAN NAVARRETE to Proposed Name: SAMUEL JONATHAN BOCKER. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: MARCH 13, 2019 Time: 8:30 a.m., Dept.: PS4. The address of the court is: 3255 E. TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262 County of Riverside 3.a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the

CALIFORNIA AUCTION AD Notice is hereby given that the contents of the following units will be offered for sale by publication to the highest bidder for enforcement of storage lien. The auction will be held on February 13, 2019 9 am Location: Desert Self Storage 66251 Dillon Road Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 Terms: CASH ONLY. Desert Self Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid or to cancel the auction. Name of Auctioneer: AMERICAN AUCTIONEERS Bond #: FS863-20-14 The following units are scheduled for auction: Unit/Name/Type Type is Household B008 Brian Rahim, E046 Greg Kulczysk, D010 Teresita Ramirez, D102 Kelly Caylor, C070 Yvette Briggs, B107 Darren Mcknight, E102 Brian Ballard, C137 Kindra Hughes,C084 Tim Gollihugh, A027 Cheri Pierce, C169 Julie Trotochau, E147 Thunder Gibb, E162 Chelsea Goins, E164 Chelsea Goins, E118 Michelle Fuller, E067 Brenda Castillo, C038 Sherri Miller, E114 Sarah Cantu, B13B Homero Asuncion Aguilar Villalba, B044 Debra Ely, C081 Bryan De La Cruz, B13A Joanna Munoz, E143 Jennene Mathis, C009 Lynn Miller, C045 Amado De La Druz JR, E090 Dermaine Patterson, E180 Penny Lesperance, E012 Robert V Campbell, D124 Rosemary Felder, D118 Salvatore Grillo, D090 Luis Trejo, C190 Jason Smith, C128 Michael Hernandez, B059 Barbara Green, E101 Desiree Pescador, A042 Angela Spoonemore, D108 Lloyd Sanner, C174 David Layson, C146 Lisa Boyd, C011 Sherri Miller, E160 Kenneth Jankowski, E071 Anotoinetta Capalia, B119 Nelson Collins, B006 Laura Lopez, Please Print: January 30th 2019 and February 6th 2019. DSW19-1025 NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with the provisions of California Code of Civil Procedure § 1988, there being due and unpaid storage for which Sky Valley Homes, Inc., is entitled to a lien on the personal property hereinafter described, and due notice having been given to parties known to claim an interest therein, and the time specified in such notice for payment of such charges having expired, notice is hereby given that the personal property will be sold at public auction in Riverside County at 74711 Dillon Road, Park Office, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92241 on Friday, February 8, 2019 at 10:00 a.m.

The property to be sold consists of the contents of: miscellaneous wall painting frames, three lamps, one chair, two dressers, one folding table, one bed and mattress, two bedroom side tables, multiple boxes with miscellaneous items inside, one desk and chair, two shelves, one bedroom set with mattress, four love seats, one couch, one living room shelve with miscellaneous items, miscellaneous decorations, miscellaneous books, one living room center table, miscellaneous kitchen items, one dining table set with chairs, and other miscellaneous items owned

by Jim Tomlin aka Jim Boke Tomlin and located at 74711 Dillon Road, Space 407, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92241. The storage due is $1,474.02. Dated: January 30, 2019 HART, KING By: Neil J. Cacali Authorized Agent for Sky Valley Homes, Inc Contact: Julie Veliz (714) 432-8700 (01/30/19, 02/06/19 IFS# 11974). Publish January 30, 2019 February 6, 2019 DSW19-1024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: COACHELLA VALLEY TWO-WAY RADIO REPAIR AND FCC LICENSE SERVICES, 41-344 MANCHESTER ST, INDIO, CA 92203. Riverside County 26893 BOUQUET CANYON RD, #343, SANTA CLARITA, CA 91350. Full name of registrant: ARNOLD JOHN BANKS, 41344 MANCHESTER ST, INDIO, CA 92203. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 12/01/2018. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime).

Signed: ARNOLD JOHN BANKS This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on JANUARY 29, 2019. Peter Aldana, AssessorCounty Clerk Recorder File No. R-201901379.

NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish February 6, 13, 20, 27, 2019. DSW19-1038 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following fictitious business name(s) TYPSA 18510 PASADENA STREET, SUITE C, LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92530 RIVERSIDE COUNTY. Riverside County has been abandoned by the following person(s): AZTEX ENGINEERING CALIFORNIA, INC. 18510 PASADENA STREET, SUITE C, LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92530/CALIFORNIA(C2373843). This business is conducted by: CORPORATION The fictitious business name(s) referred to above was filed in Riverside County on: JUNE 15, 2016 I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime. Signed: RAFAEL VALERO SIN, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County, signed by, Peter Aldana AssessorCounty Clerk-Recorder on January 17, 2019 File No. R-201607606. Publish February 6, 13, 20, 27, 2019 DSW19-1037 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: PENA’S INCOME TAX, 6694 VAN BUREN BLVD, RIVERSIDE, CA 92503. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: MARIA DE MARLENE F MELENDEZ, 236 FLORENCE PL, FULLERTON, CA 92833/CA; ERIC A MELENDEZ, 236 FLORENCE PL, FULLERTON, CA 92833/CA. Business is conducted by MARRIED COUPLE. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/01/2019. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: MARIA DE MARLENE F MELENDEZ This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on JANUARY 24, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201901164. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE).

Publish February 6, 13, 20, 27, 2019. DSW19-1036

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February 6, 2019 PUBLIC NOTICE

THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish February 6, 13, 20, 27, 2019. DSW19-1032

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 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish January BUSINESS AS: RE/MAX AREA EXPERTS, 1733 23, 30, 2019 February 6, 13, 2019. DSW19-1021 N. PALM CANYON DRIVE, SUITES A&B, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Riverside County; P.O. BOX FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE 2814, BIG BEAR LAKE, CA 92315. Full name of FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSIregistrant: BENJAMIN, INC., 41114 BIG BEAR NESS AS: THE OFFICE BOSS, 41313 AETNA BLVD., BIG BEAR LAKE, CA 2315/CA. Business is SPRINGS STREET, INDIO, CA 92203. Riverside conducted by CORPORATION. Registrant has not County. Full name of registrant: MEGHANN ELIZAyet begun to transact business under the fictitious BETH MURPHY, 41313 AETNA SPRINGS STREET, business name(s) listed above on. I declare that all INDIO, CA 92203. Business is conducted by INDIthe information in this statement is true and correct. VIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact (A registrant, who declares as true, information business under the fictitious business name(s) listed which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a above on. I declare that all the information in this crime). Signed: SIMEON PROPHET, PRESIDENT. statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who This statement was filed with the County Clerk of declares as true, information which he or she knows Riverside County on JANUARY 31, 2019. Peter to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: MEGHANN Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. ELIZABETH MURPHY. This statement was filed with R-201901500. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSI- the County Clerk of Riverside County on DECEMNESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS BER 27, 2018. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201817258. NOTICE — OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATE- FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. MENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATETHIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME MENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTI(SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND TIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish February 6, 13, RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE 20, 27, 2019. DSW19-1031 OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE).

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE Publish January 23, 30, 2019 February 6, 13, 2019.

FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI- DSW19-1019 NESS AS: NEED A NURSE?, 74401 HOVLEY LANE EAST, STE. 1012, PALM DESERT, CA 92260. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE Riverside County. Full name of registrant: BELITA FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSIPAULETTE WILLIAMS, 74401 HOVLEY LANE EAST NESS AS: docu-PreP, 67800 Vista Chino Suite #1012, PALM DESERT, CA 92260. Business is 203, Cathedral City, CA 92234. Riverside County conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced 1717 East Vista Chino A7-667, Palm Springs, CA to transact business under the fictitious business 92262. Full name of registrant: Jolin-Ferdinand, name(s) listed above on JANUARY 05, 2019. I 49131 Hibiscus Drive, Morongo Valley, CA 92256/ declare that all the information in this statement is California; Jonny Lee Morales, 68700 Panorama true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, Road, Cathedral City, CA 92234/California. Busiinformation which he or she knows to be false, is ness is conducted by GENERAL PARTNERSHIP. guilty of a crime). Signed: BELITA PAULETTE WIL- Registrant has not yet begun to transact business LIAMS. This statement was filed with the County under the fictitious business name(s) listed above Clerk of Riverside County on JANUARY 16, 2019. on. I declare that all the information in this statePeter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File ment is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares No. R-201900784. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS as true, information which he or she knows to be BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: Jolin--Ferdinand.

YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE This statement was filed with the County Clerk of OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTI- Riverside County on JANUARY 16, 2019. Peter TIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS R-201900744. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSISTATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE NESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF AN- OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS OTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEAND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish February 6, MENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN 13, 20, 27, 2019. DSW19-1030 THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI- (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND NESS AS: LIBERTY CARS, 16972 PALM DRIVE, PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish January 23, 30, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Riverside 2019 February 6, 13, 2019. DSW19-1016 County. Full name of registrant: KURUKULASURIYA JOY LEITAN, 9545 VALENCIA DRIVE, DESERT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Business is conducted FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSIby INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to NESS AS: ROMANO’S PIZZA, 27800 LANDAU transact business under the fictitious business BLVD SUITE #B101, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. name(s) listed above on. I declare that all the Riverside County 38017 PADARO ST, MURRIETA, information in this statement is true and correct. CA 92563. Full name of registrant: HERMINIO MO(A registrant, who declares as true, information RALES GARCIA, 38107 PADARO ST, MURRIETA, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a CA 92563. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. crime). Signed: KURUKULASURIYA JOY LEITAN. Registrant commenced to transact business under This statement was filed with the County Clerk of the fictitious business name(s) listed above on Riverside County on JANUARY 28, 2019. Peter 1/15/2019. I declare that all the information in this Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who R-201901301. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSI- declares as true, information which he or she knows NESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: HERMINIO FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE MORALES GARCIA. This statement was filed with OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS the County Clerk of Riverside County on JANUBUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED ARY 15, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATE- Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201900680. NOTICE — MENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE(SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND MENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish January 30, 2019 FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF February 6, 13, 20, 2019. DSW19-1029 AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI- OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. NESS AS: PREP FOR IT GEAR; PREP FOR IT, SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE).

2198 STONERIDGE DRIVE, UNIT 488, CORONA, Publish January 23, 30, 2019 February 6, 13, 2019, CA 92879. Riverside County P.O. BOX 77961, DSW19-1015 CORONA, CA 92877. Full name of registrant: DEREK GILBERT MESA, 2198 STONERIDGE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE DRIVE UNIT 488, CORONA, CA 92879. Business FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSIis conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet NESS AS: STRAIGHT AND MARROW NOODLE begun to transact business under the fictitious busi- SOUP, STRAIGHT AND MARROW, 83170 BROADness name(s) listed above on. I declare that all the MOOR DRIVE, INIDO, CA 92203. Riverside County. information in this statement is true and correct. (A Full name of registrant: LING HO YOUNG, 83170 registrant, who declares as true, information which BROADMOOR DRIVE, INDIO, CA 92203. Business he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet Signed: DEREK GILBERT MESA. This statement begun to transact business under the fictitious busiwas filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County ness name(s) listed above on. I declare that all the on JANUARY 1, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor- information in this statement is true and correct. (A County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201900003. registrant, who declares as true, information which NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime).

STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish January 30, 2019 February 6, 13, 20, 2019. DSW19-1028

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: DESERT SPECIALTY FOODS INC, 66921 BUENA VISTA AVE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Riverside County P.O. BOX 1237, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92235. Full name of registrant: DESERT SPECIALTY FOODS INC, 66921 BUENA VISTA AVE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240/ CA. Business is conducted by CORPORATION. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: FAUSTINO – ARIAS PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on JANUARY 28, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County ClerkRecorder File No. R-201901269. 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. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE).

FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI- Publish January 30, 2019 February 6, 13, 20, 2019.

NESS AS: DAVI NAILS & SPA, 79-295 HWY 111, DSW19-1027 LA QUINTA, CA 92253. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: NINA NGA- -NGUYEN, 33291 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE CAMPUS LANE, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSIBusiness is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant NESS AS: BR SERVICES, 13205 LA SALLE, DEShas not yet begun to transact business under the ERT HOT SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA 92240. Riverside fictitious business name(s) listed above on. I declare County. Full name of registrant: BRIAN HAKIM that all the information in this statement is true RAHIMI, 13205 LA SALLE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, CALIFORNIA 92240. Business is conducted by INinformation which he or she knows to be false, is DIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact guilty of a crime). Signed: : NINA NGA- -NGUYEN. business under the fictitious business name(s) listed This statement was filed with the County Clerk of above on. I declare that all the information in this Riverside County on JANUARY 29, 2019. Peter statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who deAldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. clares as true, information which he or she knows to R-201901401. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSI- be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: BRAIN HAKIM NESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS RAHIMI. This statement was filed with the County FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE Clerk of Riverside County on JANUARY 17, 2019.

OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED No. R-201900833. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATE- BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE MENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE

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Signed: LINH HO YOUNG. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on JANUARY 11, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201900462. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE).

Publish January 16, 23, 30, 2019 February 6, 2019.

DSW19-1014 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: MGR CONCRETE INC, 16705 AVENIDA MANZANA, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240.

Riverside County P.O. BOX 886, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Full name of registrant: MGR CONCRETE, INC, 16705 AVENIDA MANZANA, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240/CA. Business is conducted by CORPORATION. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 7-18-13. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: JESUS MANUEL GARCIA ROMERO, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on JANUARY 3, 2019.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201900127. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish January 16, 23, 30, 2019 February 6, 2019. DSW19-1012 APN: 638-213-007-6 TS No: CA09000023-18-1 TO No: 8727733 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED December 8, 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 February 27, 2019 at 09:00 AM, Auction. com Room, 2410 Wardlow Road #104, Corona, CA 92880, 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 18, 2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0923977, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, executed

by LOIS ANDERSON, A WIDOW, ESTATE OF LOIS ANDERSON, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. as nominee for GUARANTY BANK 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: 67000 CASA GRANDE DRIVE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $40,747.54 (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

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successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

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

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

Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call Auction.com at 800.280.2832 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Web site address www.Auction.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using

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the file number assigned to this case, CA0900002318-1. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: January 8, 2019 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA09000023-18-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone:949-252-8300 TDD: 866-660-4288 Myron Ravelo, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.

Auction.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Auction.com at 800.280.2832 Trustee Corps may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose.ISL Number 55144, Pub Dates: 01/23/2019, 01/30/2019, 02/06/2019, DESERT STAR WEEKLY. DSW19-1018 APN: 661-151-018-5 TS No: CA07000754-18-2 TO No: 180424382-CA-VOI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d) (2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED May 3, 2016. 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 February 15, 2019 at 09:00 AM, In front of the Corona Civic Center, 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA 92882, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained

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in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on May 4, 2016 as Instrument No. 2016-0180845, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, executed by CHRISTOPHER H. WRIGHT, AN UNMARRIED MAN, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. as nominee for CASTLE & COOKE MORTGAGE, LLC. 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: 64682 PINEHURST CIRCLE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $237,077.72 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale

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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

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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 Hudson & Marshall at 800.441.9401 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Web site address www.hudsonandmarshall.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA0700075418-2. 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 10, 2019 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA07000754-18-2 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone:949-252-8300 TDD: 866-6604288 Myron Ravelo, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.hudsonandmarshall.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Hudson & Marshall at 800.441.9401 Trustee Corps may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose.ISL Number 55095, Pub Dates: 01/23/2019, 01/30/2019, 02/06/2019, DESERT STAR WEEKLY. DSW19-1017

5 dead after small plane crashes into CA neighborhood

By Desert Star Staff A Cessna two-engine plane crashed in the Yorba Linda area in California’s Orange County, setting a house on fire. Five people were killed in the incident, local fire authorities reported.

Footage from the scene showed a blaze engulfing one of the houses in the suburban area with people shouting to keep away from the building.

The aircraft involved was a Cessna 414A Chancellor,

an 8-seat twin-engine plane. According to records, it is owned by a private individual from Oregon.

The small plane crashed shortly after departing from the Fullerton Municipal Airport, an FAA spokesman told local media. The cause of the incident remains unknown.

Fragments of the aircraft were scattered over the area, according to witness reports.

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OCFA, Anaheim, Orange and OCSD on scene of a small aircraft down into a single-family house. 1 structure involved, 2 people dead, 2 patients transported to local hospital.

Record fentanyl bust on US-Mexico border used as ammunition in Wall battle

By Desert Star Staff US Customs & Border Patrol agents caught a truck at the Mexican border loaded with meth and enough fentanyl to kill 57 million Americans. The bust was used by both President Donald Trump and his critics in the border wall battle.

On Thursday, the CBP made public that its agents in Arizona had found 254 pounds (115 kg) of fentanyl and 395 pounds (179 kilograms) of methamphetamine on a tractor-trailer transporting cucumbers from Mexico. The contraband was discovered by a CBP canine at the Mariposa port of entry in Nogales, just past noon on Saturday.

While the fentanyl has been sent to the laboratory for detailed analysis, the substance is so lethal that this amount has been estimated as enough to kill 57 million Americans - roughly a fifth of the entire population, currently estimated at 325.7 million.

“This is the largest fentanyl seizure in any port of entry” and “in the history of CBP,” Guadalupe Ramirez, acting director of field operations in Tucson told the Arizona Republic.

President Trump praised the CBP for the bust on Thursday evening.

His critics in the media, however, were quick to point out that the deadly

cargo was intercepted at a port of entry, arguing that his proposed border wall would not have made the

slightest bit of difference.

Democrats have rejected Trump’s border wall proposal as costly, ineffective and most of all “immoral,” vowing never to approve any funding for it in Congress. Instead, they propose to improve border security with more technology at ports of entry, arguing that this is the way most illegal drugs arrive into the US. Some Trump supporters have pointed out, however, that this only applies to the drugs getting intercepted, since there is no way to account for the narcotics that are smuggled into the country successfully.

While Trump agrees with fortifying the border crossings, he is also insisting on his campaign promise to build a

physical barrier along at least some portions of the border – about a quarter of the 2,000mile stretch, according to the most recent proposal. He says this is a solution supported by the CBP and Department of Homeland Security experts.

Trump’s determination to “build the wall” and the Democrats’ determination to stop him have already resulted in a record 35-day government shutdown, which only ended in a three-week reprieve intended to give Congress time to draft a compromise bill. With a week has gone by and no sign of a deal, however, another shutdown or an executive declaration of a national emergency appears imminent.

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The New England Patriots celebrate SIXTH Super Bowl win

By Desert Star Staff The New England Patriots joined the Pittsburgh Steelers as the franchise with the most Super Bowl wins in NFL history after winning a tight, tense tussle with the Los Angeles Rams 13-3 at Super Bowl LIII. The Patriots took the lead through Stephen Gostkowski’s 42-yard field goal and held on to their slender lead until late in the third quarter when Rams kicker Greg Zuerlein replied in kind from 53 yards to level the scores and set up a tense finale.

A huge third-quarter play inside his end zone by Jason McCourty denied Brandin Cooks a sure touchdown as the Patriots prevented a stuttering Rams offense from getting a late foothold in the game.

But on a night that saw defenses dominate the play, Patriots quarterback Tom Brady mustered up one crucial drive, as he called the same play three times in a row, targeting three different receiver options on each occasion as passes to Julian Edelman, Rex Burkhead and Rob Gronkowski took the Patriots down to the Rams’ two-yard line.

And when running back Sony Michel - who played the

NCAA National Championship game at the MercedesBenz Stadium just two years earlier - charged through to score the game’s touchdown, the Patriots took control.

It meant the Rams had to open up and attack through the air, and when Stephon Gilmour followed up a touchdownsaving play in his end zone with an interception of Rams quarterback Jared Goff in the very next play, the Patriots effectively killed off any chance of a Rams comeback.

And when the Patriots drove down the field and gave Gostkowski the chance to fire home his second field goal of the game from 41 yards to put the Rams two scores adrift, the game was effectively over.

The Rams did try a dramatic late charge, but Zuerlein’s field goal attempt flew wide left to secure the win for Bill Belichick’s men.

It gave Belichick and Brady the sixth Super Bowl titles of their glittering careers and put the Patriots on level terms with the Pittsburgh Steelers as the most successful NFL franchise of the Super Bowl era.

“It was an unbelievable year,” Brady said

after the game.

“We just fought through it more so than anything. It’s unbelievable to win this game.

“We’ve been this far and lost, which is tough. I wish we had played a little better on offense, but we won, and it’s unbelievable.

“I’m so happy for my teammates. Brady said, this is a dream come true for all of us.

“I can’t believe it; we are Super Bowl champs.”

The emotion was a stark contrast to that shown by

defeated Rams coach Sean McVay, who was bidding to become the youngest head coach to win a Super Bowl.

After the game, he told the press that Patriots’ coach Belichick had outcoached him, and explained that he was still feeling numb from the finality of the result.

“They did a great job,” he admitted.

“It was a great game plan and [there’s] no other way to say it, but I got outcoached tonight.”

Winning coach Belichick said proving the doubters wrong was a motivation for his team and admitted that victory was “sweet.”

“Everybody counted us out from the beginning of the season, the mid-season, but we’re still here,” he said.

Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman was named the game’s Most Valuable Player for after a superb game that saw him register ten receptions for 141 yards, plus one rush for eight yards.

“I wasn’t focused on that [winning the MVP],” Edelman told the NFL Network after his performance.

“I was just trying to have

a good week or practice and do my job, and sometimes the cookie crumbles that way.”

Influential tight end Gronkowski had been the subject of pre-game speculation surrounding his playing future, with rumors of retirement being floated should the Patriots capture the Super Bowl.

But after “Gronk” helped New England to victory, he refused to be drawn on his future, instead of saying that he would go away and consider his decision after the dust had settled following his team’s Super Bowl victory.

“It’s not about that tonight, it’s about celebrating with my team tonight,” he told NFL Network.

“I’m going to take a few weeks, a week or two, see where I’m at, make a decision from there.

“But tonight, it’s about celebrating with the team, celebrating with everyone. We were grinding, what, seven months since training camp, putting the work on. It paid off, and now it’s time to celebrate.

“Bill [Belichick] said he’s partying tonight, and I ain’t going to let him out-party me!”

Trump praises US intelligence a day after telling them to ‘go back to school’

By Desert Star Staff US President Donald Trump has reversed course on his spymasters’ threat assessment, insisting his initial negative reaction – in which he dismissed their reports as “wrong” and “naïve” – was based on (what else?) fake news.

Trump accused the press of “mischaracterizing” the agency chiefs’ Senate testimony earlier this week, in which they explained how much America should be concerned with ISIS, Iran, North Korea and others.

The president initially lashed out at their assessment, criticizing their failure to recognize Tehran as a major threat to the US. After meeting his top spies in person, though, he insisted they all agree “very much” – a total 180 from Wednesday morning.

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The president told nonbelievers to go read the “COMPLETE testimony” – though the words had not changed since Tuesday, when Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats and CIA chief Gina Haspel publicly contradicted many of Trump’s policy statements. In particular, Coats said Iran was still complying with the Obama-era nuclear deal and did not appear to be trying to make the A-bomb.

Iran appears to be the only region in which US intelligence doesn’t see a clear and present danger – ISIS, China, North Korea, even the UK all pose dangers to the American empire for this or that reason, according to the spy chiefs.

Twitter reminded Trump that Coats and Haspel had

testified on live television.

Compounding the “who’re you going to believe, me or your lying eyes” routine, Trump didn’t even bother to delete the tweets where he called “the Intelligence people” “wrong” and “passive” concerning February 6, 2019

their Iran assessment and told them to “go back to school.”

Before the Thursday meeting, Trump seemed to double down on his disagreement with his spies, telling the press “I disagree with certain things they

said,” and insisting “Time will prove me right, probably.”

Considering how things changed, one can only speculate that some highend recruitment techniques were used on the President. www.desertstarweekly.com

“Honky Tonk Laundry”

Photo by David A. Lee Photography.

Continued from Page 1 Angeles Hudson Theatre production of “Honky Tonk Laundry”. They were critically acclaimed star turns then, and they haven’t lost a beat in their reprisal transfer to the Palm Springs production currently performing at the Annenberg Theater. It’s still a tour de force effort by both easy-onthe-eyes talented ladies.

In addition to the anthology music material and plotline, which at times, is rightly over the top, Ms. Bets, and Ms. Cotton perform like two peas

in a pod with lots of two part harmony and perform full bore, all out, and we the audience are the better for it. There are over twenty-four song titles and credit references in this interactive audience production that are featured in the show.

There is one breakout number honoring three of country western music’s iconic performers of yesteryear: Loretta Lynn, Patsy Cline, and Tammy Wynette. Ms. Malone as Lana Mae Hopkins sings the signature songs pf Loretta Lynn and Tammy Wynette while Ms. Cotton sings as the great

Photo by David A. Lee Photography.

Patsy Cline. It’s a haunting musical moment that brings goose pimples to the audience amid a few misty eyes as well.

This show is a poignant love letter to those who can’t get enough country western music from the greats who are now gone. (Speaking of show business greats; we lost Coachella Valley residents and National Treasures of the Arts Carol Channing and Kaye Ballard within the last three weeks) The on-stage energy generated by Ms. Cotton and Ms. Malone fairly

crackles with foot-stomping, hand-clapping choreography

by James Vasquez on a set creatively crafted by the acclaimed award-winning designer Tom Buderwitz.

The music arrangements are under the baton of Jon Newton’s direction.

The lighting design magic is provided by designer Moira Wilke Whitaker. The Costume designs by Wardrobe Master Frank Cazares has the ladies outfitted in eye-catching, sparkling red, white and gold, glittering western-styled skirts

and boots. The sound design and execution of the tracks by Sheridan Carnahan is smooth and spot-on. Director Bean leading his creative team can take bows for an impressive production that is stage managed by Dale Alan Cooke.

“Honky Tonk Laundry” js a splendid, fun loving musical comedy that is being performed at the Annenberg Theater in Palm Springs and runs through February 10, 2019. For ticket information call the box office at 760-325-4490 or go online to annenbergtheater.org.

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