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Desert Rose Playhouse Stages A Blistering Comedy Starring Judith Chapman As Talulah Bankhead

By Jack Lyons Theatre and Film Critic Member American Theatre Critics Association Residents of the Coachella Valley are very fortunate that we share our desert paradise with several National Treasures of the Arts. We lost, however,

one of America’s iconic performers with the passing of the legendary 97 year old Carol Channing last month.

But we are still blessed with National Treasure performer-extraordinaire, stage actor, comedienne, TV and movie star now “retired” at 93, Kaye Ballard (never really retired from the business; she

Story and Photos by Pat Krause The final day of the 60th anniversary of the Desert Classic crowned a new winner.

Adam Long got his first PGA Tour to win in 6 starts by defeating Desert Classic Ambassador Phil Mickelson on the 18th green in front of thousands of golf fans. It was a 3-way tie coming into the 18th hole, Long, Mickelson and Hadwin all had 25 under.

Hadwin had a lousy shot that took him out of the running.

It came down to a final putt between Mickelson and Long. Mickelson had a long putt and missed by an inch.

Long had a short putt and put it in for the win. Fans were rooting for Mickelson as it would have been 15 years since his last victory here. Mickelson had crawled back from two behind in the last few holes to tie on 18.

The winner won $1,062,000 from a purse of 5.9 Million dollars and a win in his resume. Second place went to Adam Hadwin and Phil Mickelson. Each would take home a big payday even if they didn’t win. Talor Gooch took 4th with a birdie on

is just resting between gigs).

Her film documentary “Kaye Ballard – The Show Goes On” was screened at the 2019 Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) to rave reviews.

The third National Treasure star residing in our valley is a much younger TV star, film actress, stage actor and director who is known for

her one-woman shows: the “Belle of Amherst”, a portrait of Emily Dickenson, “Vivien”, her tour de force effort as the beautiful, brilliant but troubled English actor Vivien Leigh, along with other personalities that she recreates. Ms. Chapman has toured her shows across the country.

And, of course, Ms.

Chapman is listed by some as the Queen of the Soaps. She was brought back by popular fan demand last season to once again play the scheming and formidable Gloria Bardwell, of the “Young and the Restless” TV show. Theatre audiences now have the opportunity to Continues on Page 19

2019 Desert Classic Winner Adam Long

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Adam Long with his trophy. Photo by Pat Krause

PSIFF Closing Night

Alison McGirr, Director Bruce Beresford, Rachel Taylor, and Celia Massingham.

Photo by Pat Krause Story and Photos by Pat Krause The PSIFF closed with a period film, Ladies in Black,

by Director Bruce Beresford on Sunday night. The movie starts in 1959 Australia and is about a young girl that gets her first job at Goodes store. One older lady takes her under her wing to teach her about fashion and the role it plays with women. She shows her how to deal with wealthy women and her coworkers. This young girl plays her character very well. Julia

Ormond played the older lady. The other employees also have significant roles, and the fashions were exquisite for that period.

Julia Ormond as the older woman teaches this young girl how to dress and helps her buy the dress she had wanted when she first started.

The young girl grows up into a young woman before our eyes in this film. With schooling, she changes into a more sophisticated lady.

The employees at Goodes

Steve Wilson, Scenario PR and Harold Matzner, Chairman of the PSIFF. Photo by Pat Krause

wear black during working hours, hence the name of the movie. Of course, it would not be a great film without some love interests involving the employees.

There was a Q&A after the film. Goode’s employees in the movie, Rachael Taylor, Alison McGirr and Celia Massingham attended the film and the Q&A. These women were asked what was their favorite outfit in the movie. Each spoke about why they liked the dress they chose as their

favorite. The co-writer and producer, Sue Milliken, and Producer Allanah Zitserman along with the director Bruce Beresford were also answering questions at the Q&A. It surprises me that so many people stay for the Q&A and don’t rush off to the afterparty.

The final after party was held at the Hilton Hotel on the upper floor. A DJ was playing good music, and the many food tables were filled with goodies. There was someone making cotton

candy while waiters walked around with more appetizers.

It was beneficial as there were tables for seating and spaces to move around to talk to friends. The party was filled with happy filmgoers as they seemed to like this last film.

This was the last hurrah for the PSIFF unless you consider that the Best of the Fest had movies playing in Palm Springs all day on Monday.

Dolores Hope Event

Margaret Cole, Jan Sarti, Joanne Horwitz, Donna Malouf, Sandra Schulz, and Joyce Corporon. Photo by Pat Krause Story and Photos by Pat Krause The Eisenhower Health Dolores Hope Eisenhower Auxiliary held a party to celebrate the legacy of Dolores Reade Hope. They opened the new Lobby in her honor with a, Then and Now, showcase in the newly remodeled lobby area. The new lobby has a lot of Hope memorabilia to see.

There are cases at each end filled with all kinds of historical items. The entrance was draped and blue lights that lit up the area for the event.

Dolores and Bob Hope were

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hands-on when the hospital and the Delores Hope building were being built. There was a video showing during the whole evening of Hope’s life and the people involved in the hospital over the years.

Speakers were G. Aubrey Serfling who is President and CEO of Eisenhower Health. The next speaker was Michael Landes, President of Eisenhower Health Foundation. Eileen Eske, president of Eisenhower Health Dolores Hope Auxiliary and Linda St. Pierre, Executive

Eileen Eske, G. Aubrey Serfling, Linda Hope, and Linda St. Pierre.

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Vice President Eisenhower Health Dolores Hope Auxiliary’s Historical Society also spoke about the Hope’s.

The Auxiliary was so proud to be asked to take on this job of the Historical Society.

The special guest was Linda Hope, Daughter of Bob and Dolores Hope, who spoke so lovingly about her parents and especially about her mother. This night was about Dolores, so it was fitting she talked more about her than her Dad. She told how Dolores took great pride in the January 23, 2019

Dolores Hope building and took great pains to make sure it was built right. She was very fussy about that. Linda said her parents would be so proud that their dream became a reality and was smiling looking down from Heaven.

Linda Hope told about how the Golf tournament came about with Bob Hope lending his name. She said he said, Delores, that it was her baby and she twisted arms and got their friends to get involved in the golf tournament. Bob got his

celebrity friends to play golf, and that made the golf tournament a big PGA event that just grew and grew. The Tournament has donated millions of dollars to local charities. LPGA pro-Shirley Spork told me that Dolores Hope gave the founders of the LPGA a Million dollars to help get it started. I heard Bob Hope won the Horatio Alger award along with friends Gene Autry, Gerald Ford and others. All philanthropists that believed in giving back. www.desertstarweekly.com

How to Develop a Retirement Plan That will surpass all your Expectations

By Janice Gough Retirees are entering one of the most exciting and challenging stages of their life. It can be a time to draw on personal and professional experiences, to open new doors of opportunity and education.

It can be a time to realize potential and accomplish goals previously delayed by career and raising a family.

Although the opportunities are endless, a successful retirement does not come without It’s hurtling. There are many things to consider to get it right, such as living on a reduced income,

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creating a health and wellness strategy, and evaluating relationships. Knowing who wish to share your time with is a key to happiness. Also necessary is the allocation of personal time, determining living arrangements, and recognizing the change in social rules. There is also the unfortunate, but a necessary, adjustment to the eventual death of loved ones.

The life we lead is a result of the choices we make. The majority of successful retirees recognize the power of creating a realistic retirement vision and an action plan to achieve it. Armed with this mental model, they can make sound choices and progress toward their desired results.

An excellent way to begin is by taking time to visualize what the word “retirement” means to you. What is it that attracts, scares, or excites you about this particular time of life?

Next, write out a description of your imagined retirement life. Being as descriptive as possible is essential. What are you doing and what are you accomplishing? Vision yourself doing things that make you happy. What activities and hobbies will you enjoy? How will you manage your health and wealth? Who will be the professionals that you wish to

work with, you know? Imagine yourself in various ages of retirement. In your 90s and 100plus years, what would you like to have accomplished?

What are you most proud of? What have you done that has brought happiness to you and others? What legacy will you leave behind?

Once you have recorded a well thought out vision, share it with a partner or spouse, close friends and of course with your advisor. This process of sharing will provide different perspectives and help shape your final vision.

Optimism is KEY throughout the retirement visioning process. It’s important to focus on the rewards of a balanced retirement, meditate on the feeling of being complete, enriched and financially secure.

Retirement visions should be reviewed and rewritten as often as necessary until the idea feels right and is in line with your wants, needs, and beliefs.

Meet with your advisor regularly to assess what is working and what is not.

You may then make the required changes to meet your goals and expectations.

As you enter the secondlongest phase in your life, take an informed, active role in getting it right. With

appropriate guidance and thoughtful planning, you will be able to enjoy life after work and relish it.

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Part III – Understanding How The Role Is DIFFERENT

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL All the knowledge and experience from the working world (“day job”) can actually hinder a volunteer’s effectiveness in the world of HOA governance if the differences between the two worlds are not understood.

Outstanding directors have learned that much of what worked for them in their day job will likely work poorly in the context of board governance.

The chain of command is completely different in a community association. In the workplace, there is usually a person who is the “big boss”, somebody who is your immediate supervisor, and someone who you supervise.

In the association, no single person is in charge. Decisions are made by the board, so the chain of command is horizontal and not hierarchical.

The president in a common interest development is not the “big boss.” The president has far less power in most nonprofit corporations since all important decisions are made by the board, and so the president’s vote is no more important than any other.

In this very different

paradigm, the individual director typically has no personal power. Once directors embrace the framework of the board as decision-maker, they understand that they cannot make individual promises.

This restraint can be very freeing since no individual is responsible for the association and its actions, as all decisions is made by board vote. So, when confronted at the pool or parking garage by homeowners demanding action, the director can truly say they can’t individually do anything and suggest the homeowner bring their concern to management or to a board meeting.

Directors failing to adapt to the group decision-making process will often stray outside of corporate authority and are also prone to unilateral actions without waiting for input from their board colleagues. Such directors often view themselves as “action-oriented,” but their actions without board authority can be precipitous, create exposure to liability, and engender conflict with the other directors. The “Lone Ranger” in the HOA context is in great personal danger, since such a crusader is outside the protections of the corporate process and the Business Judgment Rule.

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the title; A director directs.

Directors are not normally required or expected to act.

The board receives information and advice from many possible sources, and then responds to that information by directing the association manager, employees, and service providers to act.

The best directors experience less stress, understanding that they are not called upon to do the work but rather to decide who will do it. Such directors are less likely to micromanage the association’s professional manager, if it has one. Superior directors allow, and insist that, the manager and service providers perform. Outstanding directors do not perform the work of a failing manager or service provider; but instead they find a new one when things are not working out.

Healthy associations have

a healthy and orderly rotation of leadership, so be prepared to let someone else take a turn.

Volunteer HOA service should not be a life sentence. Begin identifying and preparing your replacement on the board.

Committees are a great place to identify people who have the interest and demonstrated commitment to the association and proper attitudes of service and governance. Don’t simply assume it always has to be you!

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.HOAHomefront. com. All rights reserved®

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Children’s Groups Push for CA Governor’s Budget Priorities

Gov. Gavin Newsom has created the new position of Early Childhood Policy Adviser, a move applauded by children’s groups in the state. (Darby/Twenty20)

By Desert Star Staff LOS ANGELES - Groups that advocate for children in

California are pressing state lawmakers to fully fund Gov. Gavin Newsom’s budget

By Desert Star Staff LAFAYETTE, Colo. – Moms in Colorado and across the nation are asking members of Congress to think twice before confirming Andrew Wheeler to lead the Environmental Protection Agency.

Wheeler, a former coalindustry lobbyist, made the case to U.S. senators on Wednesday that the EPA’s actions under the Trump administration show that regulations aren’t necessary to drive environmental progress.

Mother of three Julie Piller of Lafayette attended the hearing, as a volunteer with the group Moms Clean Air Force. She says the EPA should be taking action to improve air quality standards, not rolling them back.

“We need somebody that will boldly and honestly highlight what the real concerns of our air quality are, and what health dangers are, and move to boldly

address them,” says Piller.

The Trump administration’s EPA has worked to roll back numerous protections, including fuel efficiency and emissions standards for cars, and limits to mercury pollution from coal-fired power plants.

Wheeler defended the EPA’s work, arguing that fewer standards will keep vehicles affordable. He said protecting health and the environment would be his most important responsibility.

Under Wheeler as acting chief, the EPA opened the door for legal challenges to the Mercury and Air Toxics Standard by revoking the agency’s determination that it’s “appropriate and necessary.”

Piller notes mercury affects brain development in infants, which impacts a child’s ability to walk, talk and read. While Wheeler agreed it wouldn’t make sense to remove scrubbers already installed at some power plants

By Desert Star Staff NASHVILLE, Tenn. – “One suicide death is too many,” says Scott Ridgway, executive director of the Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network.

The public-private partnership responsible for reporting findings cites an almost 55 percent increase in suicides among children ages 10 to 17 in the last three years.

The new report, in collaboration with the Tennessee Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control, analyzes suicide demographics to share with mental-health professionals, lawmakers and the public.

While there’s no single reason for a person taking their own life, Ridgway says children’s exposure to “mature concepts” should be a concern.

“We’re seeing younger kids think about suicide and part of that is, is that they are exposed to social media, they are watching stuff on TV,” says Ridgway. “There’s a lot more exposure.”

Experts say it’s unclear how big a role social media plays in suicide attempts, but a 2016 study ties online bullying to increased anxiety in young adults. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is open 24 hours a day, at 800-273-8255.

requests to expand access to early learning. Newsom is proposing to expand pre-

kindergarten programs to all low-income 4-year-olds in the state within three years.

Kim Pattillo Brownson, vice president for policy and strategy at First Five LA, said other states that have put money into pre-K find that the programs show strong return on investment almost immediately.

“And they’re seeing tremendous gains both in terms of academic achievement,” she said, “but also in terms of lesser rates of special ed in the K-12 system, and a lesser incidence of children being held back.”

Pattillo Brownson said studies have shown that too many lower-income children are mistakenly placed in special education when they just haven’t had enough exposure to reading and writing. The budget also proposes $750

million for building new classrooms so more school districts have the facilities to offer full-day kindergarten.

In his budget announcement, Newsom noted that about 25 percent of all school districts in California only offer a half-day kindergarten program, which can be difficult for working parents. Pattillo Brownson said the kids need the extra hours of instruction.

“A part-day program is not sufficient to get children ready to read with our new and more advanced standards,” she said.

Newsom’s proposal also includes new money for screening children for trauma or developmental delays, and seeks to expand home visitation programs for lowincome parents with newborns.

The budget proposal is online at ebudget.ca.gov.

Colorado Moms Weigh In on Trump’s EPA Nominee

Andrew Wheeler, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the EPA, told senators that climate change is real and a global problem, but doesn’t view it as a crisis that must be addressed in an aggressive way. (USDA) to reduce mercury emissions, Piller was not convinced.

“But if you’re not enforcing it, or you’re allowing new plants to be built without that same technology, then you really are going to

harm any progress that has been made,” says Piller.

Companies have invested $18 billion to meet the current standard, and according to the Edison Electric Institute, pollution has dropped

by almost 90 percent. In addition to mercury, coalfired power plants release other toxins, including arsenic, benzene, cadmium, formaldehyde and lead.

Ridgway says helping to identify the root causes of kids’ anxiety could be the key to preventing suicide. His organization is offering free training for community, faith and civic groups focused on listening and compassion.

“If they’re dealing with some stress in their life, instead of us just saying, ‘Oh everyone’s dealing with that,’ what we need to do is kind of find out what’s the root of what’s going on in that child’s life,” says Ridgway.

He adds for every number and rate in the “2019 Status of Suicide in Tennessee” report, a family member, loved one, neighbor, co-worker or friend

left behind is also suffering.

Ridgway says mentalhealth professionals no longer believe that people who talk about considering suicide aren’t “truly serious” or are just trying to get attention.

He says it’s now clear that these cases should be referred to professionals.

“Take every sign seriously when it relates to suicide,” says

Ridgway. “So, when a child says, ‘I am thinking about killing myself,’ instead of them saying that they’re ‘attention seeking,’ we really need to focus on yes, they’re seeking your attention.”

Every day, three Tennesseans take their own lives. For help or to learn more about the suicide prevention training, look online at ‘tspn.org.’

Report Reveals More Suicides Among Tennessee Children

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Dems Slog Through Iowa on Path to White House

By Desert Star Staff SIOUX CITY, Iowa – New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand will be in Iowa this weekend, the latest Democratic 2020 presidential candidate testing the waters where the nation’s first caucuses are held. Gillibrand will start her tour in the western corner of the state, much like Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., did last weekend.

Iowa State University economist Dave Swenson says because the eastern half of Iowa is already solidly blue, Democratic hopefuls are smart to reach out to voters in western Iowa, which is more rural and more Republican.

“They’re somewhat behind the progressive growth curve in terms of economics, lifetime opportunities,” says Swenson. “But what kind of message can you bring to some farmers? Farmers

are always going to be conservative, but to some farmers that might resonate.

What kind of message can you bring to shopkeepers?”

While Iowa voted for Barack Obama in 2012, President Donald Trump won the 2016 election in the state by nearly 10 percentage points over Hillary Clinton.

Iowa’s loss of manufacturing jobs and associated labor unions has meant deeper political divisions geographically than in earlier decades, according to Swenson. That’s because the state’s young adults now find more lucrative jobs in metro areas like Des Moines, Ames, Cedar Rapids and Iowa City.

So, he says rural voters are generally older and more conservative.

“Distribution of the population changes where you have, increasingly, older

As the first-in-the-nation caucus state, Iowa voters will hear from roughly two dozen Democratic presidential hopefuls in the run-up to the November 2020 election. (personaldemocracy/Flickr) people staying because they’re the ones that own the farms, they own the businesses,” says Swenson.

“They have other entrenched

anchors that keep ‘em in that community.”

A December poll found that 26 percent of voters statewide say the Iowa

Republican Party should discourage challengers to President Trump, while 63 percent feel the party should welcome them.

forward one-sided and ineffective remedies.”

“It was the President who single-handedly took away DACA and TPS protections in the first place – offering some protections back in exchange for the wall is not a compromise but more hostage taking,” he stated.

While the harsh rebuke from the Democrats was

rather predictable, there have been some dissenting voices among hardline conservatives, though congressional Republicans overwhelmingly sided with Trump.

Rep. Steve King (RIA), who drew bipartisan condemnation over “racist” white supremacy comments on a radio show, appeared to oppose Trump’s proposal, tweeting “NO AMNESTY 4 a wall!” while calling a concrete border wall, a design that Trump no longer advocates, “a monument” to US sovereignty.

The proposal also did not strike a chord with prominent conservative commentator Ann Coulter, a fervent border wall advocate who the left-wing media is blaming for goading Trump into the government shutdown in the first place.

“Trump proposes amnesty.

We voted for Trump and got Jeb!” Coulter tweeted, referring to former presidential candidate Jeb Bush, who has previously criticized Trump’s border policy as “heartless.”

The majority of Republicans sided with the president, including Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), who floated a similar proposal himself, and Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT). The latter, despite being at odds with Trump, called it a “reasonable, good faith proposal that will reopen the government and help secure the border.”

Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) chastised the Democratic opposition to the proposal as”completely irrational obstructionism,” while Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) called the compromise “a sign of strength” rather than weakness.

Sen. Cory Gardner (R-CO) was also on board, calling it a “reasonable proposal,” as was Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-TN), who described it as a “sensible compromise.”

Some 800,000 government employees have not seen paychecks or have been furloughed for almost a month now with the shutdown hitting its 29th day.

Democrats reject Trump shutdown tradeoff in advance, GOP shows united front

By Desert Star Staff Democrats are up in arms over US President Donald Trump’s proposal to fund a border wall in exchange for protection for DACA recipients and TPS immigrants, denouncing it as a one-sided non-starter.

Democrats began shredding Trump’s compromise proposal even before he went public with his “major announcement.”

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi put out a lengthy statement, calling it “a nonstarter” some five minutes before Trump was to address the nation. Pelosi, basing her statement on “initial reports” about Trump’s plan, said it represents “a compilation of several previously rejected initiatives, each of which is unacceptable.”

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer echoed her stance shortly after Trump laid out the details of his plan to reopen the government, now almost a month in shutdown.

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compromise” by proposing three years of legislative relief for 750,000 DACA recipients, young adults who illegally arrived in the US as children, and a three-year extension of stay for 300,000 migrants with temporary protected status.

Apart from the $5.7bn wall, the proposal also included a host of measures to beef up border security and fend off drug traffickers, such as recruiting an additional 2,750 border agents and allocating $800mn in urgent humanitarian assistance, and $805mn to combat drug trafficking.

Under the plan, the government would also hire 750 more immigration judges to better cope with massive backlogs.

Helping DACA recipients is one of the main focal points for the Democratic Party’s pushback against Trump. But unlike in the Trump deal, they want wide-ranging amnesty for illegal child arrivals, rather than temporary relief. Blasting the proposal, Schumer said that Trump “keeps putting

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Drug Price Transparency Bill Coming to Wash. Legislature

Prescription drugs account for nearly a quarter of Washington state’s health care spending. (christinacorso/Twenty20)

companies often have little competition. Dr. David Grossman, a pediatrician with Kaiser Permanente, said patients sometimes ask if they can split pills in half to make them last longer.

“We are constantly trying to make sure that our members are not spending more than they need to,” Grossman said.

“But when you have a limited choice of drugs available and there’s monopolies going on, it’s kind of tough sometimes to be able to essentially promise a patient that you can provide a truly affordable drug.”

Grossman said rising drug costs are making health care unaffordable for some patients.

The pricing transparency bill would require drug companies to justify price increases and health plan purchasers to report how drug spending contributes to overall healthcare spending and premiums.

Sharon Burke, director of clinical pharmacy services at Kaiser Permanente, said it isn’t just specialty drugs going up in price.

“The one thing that’s also concerning is medications that have been on the market for a long period of time,” Burke said. “We continue to see price increases from manufacturers, so the drug price transparency bill will help give us some visibility into the why.”

Grossman said more transparency equals more accountability.

“You can’t solve what you can’t track,” Grossman said.

“So, by putting these numbers out there and putting some sunlight on them, we hope that all sectors of health care and especially patients will have a better understanding of why pharmaceutical companies are increasing the cost of their drugs so fast.”

By Desert Star Staff OLYMPIA, Wash. — Could 2019 be the year Washington state lawmakers tackle the rising cost of prescription

drugs? State Rep. June Robinson, D-Everett, and Sen. Karen Keiser, D-Kent, are introducing bills this session that would increase

By Desert Star Staff ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Stress can affect a person’s mental and physical health in many ways, and as the government shutdown keeps many in financial stress, a new study shows fluctuating personal income may be associated with an increased risk of heart disease.

According to research in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation, sudden drops in personal income during adulthood nearly double the risk of death, and more than double the risk for heart disease.

Although the study is observational and not designed to prove cause and effect, cardiologist Dr. Reggie Robinson with MedStar Cardiology Associates says it acknowledges the social determinants of health, rather than focusing on diet and exercise.

“But there are a lot of social factors,” says Robinson, “like this income volatility and poverty, and loss of job (that) can play a huge role on long-term health outcomes, which showed in this study.”

The study began in 1990 tracking nearly 4,000 participants in cities across the country between ages 23 and 35. The research also found women and African Americans are more likely to experience high income volatility and income drops than white men.

Even though the research looked at a younger population, Robinson says the conclusions can easily apply to other age groups – especially considering that as people get older, they develop more risk factors, many of which can be triggered by worrying too much.

“That acid build up in the stomach from all the stress that you may have may lead

to potentially increasing your risk of having ulcers and inflammation in the stomach or esophagus,” says Robinson. “It’s something that’s probably under-appreciated, how

work-life stress can impact your health.”

While it’s easier said than done, Robinson recommends finding time to exercise or meditate, discuss issues with friends

and just take a deep breath from time to time to reduce stress. He recommends trying these natural measures before pursuing any that involve drugs.

By Desert Star Staff SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Good-government groups are speaking out on this ninth anniversary of the Citizens United decisionby the U.S. Supreme Court.

In 2010, the court upheld the idea that corporations have the same rights as individuals, and that money they spend on political campaigns is a form of protected free speech.

That opened the door for political action committees to take in millions without having to report the donors.

Sheila Krumholz, executive director at the Center for

Responsive Politics, said the current system means billionaires, corporations, unions and even foreign interests can secretly funnel money into elections.

“The voters will not have critical information to help them judge the credibility of the messages that they’re being barraged with,” Krumholz said.

“And of course, a candidate will know who to be beholden to.”

According to the website OpenSecrets.org, spending by outside groups not affiliated with the candidates or campaigns rose from 9 percent in 2010 to about

22 percent in 2016.

Another group, Move to Amend, backs a constitutional amendment to, in effect, reverse the Citizens United decision. So far, 19 state legislatures have passed resolutions in support of such a move, including California. But that’s far short of the two-thirds of states that would be necessary.

The California Legislature did pass a bill in 2017 requiring greater disclosure of donors.

Krumholz added some national groups are now making some of their donor’s public.

“The growth in partially-

disclosing groups was a big theme this past cycle, which is just as, if not more, troubling,” she said. “Because these groups have the facade of transparency but, in the case of many of their biggest donors, we still don’t know the original source of the money.”

According to a 2018 report

from Issue One, which calls itself a “cross-partisan political reform group,” political action committees that don’t disclose all their donors spent more than $800 million on campaigns between 2010 and 2016. Just 15 groups spent 75 percent of that money - in most cases, to support conservative causes.

transparency for drug pricing.

Prescription drugs account for nearly a quarter of Washington state’s healthcare spending, and pharmaceutical

Shutdown Stress Could Increase Heart Disease Risk

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Women’s Marches in Reno, Carson City

The Women’s March in January 2018 drew large crowds to Reno. (Phil Roeder/Flickr)

By Desert Star Staff RENO, Nev. – Women’s marched in Reno and Carson City, along with hundreds of other towns across the country – including a massive event in Washington, DC. This is the third annual

Women’s March, which started in 2017 on the day after President Donald Trump’s inauguration, an event that stands as the largest protest in American history. The so-called “blue wave” of 2018 swept record

numbers of Democrats, many of them women, into political power in the Silver State.

So, Matthew Fonken, a lead organizer of the Reno Women’s March, says he expects big changes during the new legislative session,

which starts February 4.

“There is so much we can accomplish with the new leadership down in Carson City,” says Fonken. “We’re very excited to see what they bring, especially with a woman majority in the Legislature.”

The Reno Women’s March started at 11 a.m. at the Reno Arch. The Carson City event started at the Capitol Building at 2 p.m.

The Las Vegas Women’s March was canceled due to “administrative problems,” according to the organizers’ Facebook page. But the group is still active and will sponsor an event to promote Medicare for All at the Clark County Library on February 9th.

Fonken says he’d like to see progress on reproductive rights, sex education and HIVAIDS prevention, as well as on gun violence measures,

such as universal background checks. But he says the big priority is the move toward universal health care.

“In 2017, we were able to pass the ‘Medicaid for All’ – and that was vetoed by our governor, Brian Sandoval, at the time,” says Fonken. “So, I think that there’s an opportunity this time around for us to expand healthcare rights to the state of Nevada with the leadership that we have in place. “ March organizers say they’re proud that in Congress, both of Nevada’s senators and two of its four representatives are now Democratic women – lawmakers who have promised to thwart any further attempts to weaken the Affordable Care Act.

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Watch out, Trump? California Sen. Kamala Harris announces presidential run

By Desert Star Staff California Senator Kamala Harris has announced her candidacy for president with a pledge to “bring our voices together.” The first-term senator has been billed as one of the Democrats’ best chances for defeating Trump in 2020.

Harris, who served as California’s attorney general before joining the Senate, made her longanticipated announcement on Monday during an appearance on ABC’s ‘Good Morning America.’

“I love my country. And this is a moment in time that I feel a sense of responsibility to stand up and fight for the best of who we are,” she said on the program.

Lamenting that Washington’s “moral authority” in the world has suffered, she emphasized that national security would be among her top priorities as president.

“I’m a career prosecutor.

My entire career has been focused on keeping people safe. It is probably one of the things that motivates me more than anything else.”

Harris, who is AfricanAmerican, also said she was “honored” to time her announcement to coincide with Martin Luther King Jr Day. A video announcing a formal campaign launch on January 27 in Oakland, California presents Harris as a

champion of “decency, equality, freedom and democracy.”

Harris is expected to face off in the primaries against several of her colleagues.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York have both launched exploratory committees, although they’ve yet to formally announce their candidacies.

Her announcement has been described as “historic” by Vox, with many Twitter pundits seemingly in agreement.

Harris has already been pegged as a frontrunner in what will likely be a contentious current president. According Twitter engagement of the primary contest. Popular data to Axios, the Democratic expected 2020 hopefuls, but analysis website FiveThirtyEight senator enjoys the highest her 4.7 million interactions wrote in response to her announcement that Harris “has the potential to be among the strongest contenders in the 2020 Democratic field.”

Not everyone is cheering the news, however. Harris has come under fire from progressives for her record as California’s attorney general.

A damning op-ed recently published in the New York Times accused Harris of fighting “tooth and nail to uphold wrongful convictions that had been secured through official misconduct This past Spring, my mother Lisa Rivera one of Desert that included evidence Hot Springs favorite Postal Employee, was diagnosed tampering, false testimony with Cancer. She’s fought hard and has yet to give up, and the suppression of crucial and with the Grace of God is recovering tremendousinformation by prosecutors.” ly. Unfortunately, my mother has been off of work for What are Harris’ chances a long time as well as her husband who has been by against Trump? At least on her side, caring for her every second of the day. If Twitter, she’s no match for the you could take some time to help donate to her and continue your prayers, that would be a real blessing.

Thank you! Joseph Rivera

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HOROSCOPES ARIES

Working hard, perhaps to exhaustion, with your thinking power and energy focused in the world of work. Are you finding yourself easily upset, edgy, irritated or impatient? Are there criticism or interruptions around you? You continue to achieve success and enthusiasm. You ask that others exhibit the same.

They cannot. They don’t have your astrology chart.

Be generous, listen & ponder instead of having expectations.

Exhaustion then falls away.

TAURUS You love pleasure and pursue it quietly. You seek satisfaction through each day’s tasks and endeavors. At times you’re unexpectedly playful. Deep down you’re competitive.

Your animals and/or children may exhibit this. You’re affectionate. You forgive. You’re admired yet secretive. You’re a taskmaster toward yourself.

Enter the field of art. Draw, paint, sing, be creative each day. It’s your saving grace.

GEMINI You’re protective of friends, home and family. You hide away with them. You have anger but no one can find it.

You don’t even know why.

It’s hidden in a Scorpio sort of family situation. Careful because resentments, like fiery sparks, sometimes fly out of you. Someday you’ll seek a

JANUARY 23 – 29, 2019 ASTROLOGICAL FORECAST BY RISA D’ANGELES

more direct approach to your hidden inner world. Prayer helps soothe away what hurts.

Studying astrology does too.

CANCER More and more you speak your mind, expressing ideas and opinions. Knowing a lot of this and that, you become upset when your morals and values differ from others.

Sometimes you’re afraid, sometimes you’re informative.

Sometimes you’re disruptive.

Consider the differences and outcomes. Everyone has important information.

Even silence contributes.

Everyone is polishing the facet of themselves, creating the great diamond of humanity.

What facet belongs to you?

LEO You’re working hard these days. In the months to come slow down a bit, become more precise and deliberate. Produce only what you value. At times, you’re ambitious. Then your impatience emerges with fiery impulsiveness. You can also be possessive. Independence is vital; a value you defend with secrecy. Daily life becomes filled with tasks. Take it easy.

Slow down. Look around.

VIRGO For a time, you’ll be more forcefully creative than usual.

A dynamic energy will pour through you. It allows you to consider new realities, new

plans and creative endeavors, giving you a new identity that’s independent and direct. You will be called to spontaneity, action and follow-through. Only for only a while, though. Then with the retrogrades everything turns inward. You return home.

LIBRA For a long or short amount of time, you felt stifled from your choices. Understanding and asserting yourself was obstructed. A sense of defeat, perhaps despair was felt. No one was encouraging or loving you enough. You needed to build up self-confidence and a sense of balance. Then you made a decision to return somewhere to something. Your balance was re-established.

Now, you’re strong though very sensitive. This latter is hidden. And now, there’s one more something to do.

SCORPIO Make a spiritual decision, based on comradeship, to work directly with people in a state of loving cooperation. You will achieve your goals more readily. Enlarge the circle of people you trust. Do this first by supporting them in their undertakings, praising their accomplishments. Cooperation is your new work, endeavor and keyword. It will establish for you more permanent relations with others. Calling forth all your hidden abilities and gifts.

SAGITTARIUS

You feel you were born to be respected and successful.

Other people’s opinions of you are of no concern. You are to keep your eyes on the horizon while realizing no one is an island. Compassion is your watchword. You learn to be more loving in the coming year, realizing everyone is useful and of great value. This makes for real leadership.

Be practical with money.

What is true happiness and choice without limits?

is strong. It makes things happen like magic. Whatever you focus on, materializes.

You provide nourishment to the world so hungry. You are a White Magician.

PISCES

Be conscious and aware of communication and interactions, especially with intimates and close family and friends. You could feel, and be perceived as impatient, angry and unaware of others’ needs. Should this occur CAPRICORN you would feel devastated as your behavior is never like You curb yourself when any this. Use the Soul energies sort of criticism floods your to quicken your sensitivity lower mind. You never want towards everyone. Ask what to disregard others’ opinions. are everyone’s needs, hopes, However, you know there is a great truth beyond opinions and wishes and cares. What can you seek that truth everywhere you offer them? Cultivate these ways, developing the - in everything and everyone. subtle art of harmonious It’s quite hidden these days.

You have trained yourself to be Right Human Relationships. honest, smoothing blunt edges Risa D’Angeles is the founder of communication. Your humor and director of the Esoteric & finds the absurd in all events.

Laughter is a companion. New Astrological Studies Research leadership responsibilities come Institute: Risa’s Esoteric Astrology. She can be reached forth and knock on your door. at risagoodwill@gmail.com.

AQUARIUS

So clearly do you see through pretenses that sometimes you can be blunt in the attempt to banish untruths, illusions and glamours. This is both a gift and a difficulty. Many admire you. Some don’t understand you. You want to share. However, something hurt you long ago that makes you wary. Your desire nature

3 Tips to Create Your Dream Closet

By Desert Star Staff If you’ve ever opened your closet doors and been depressed by what you see, it may be time to rethink your closet.

In fact, according to a One Poll survey on behalf of ClosetMaid, 57 percent of women admitted having an organized closet would make finding what they’re looking for faster and easier while 3 out of 10 said an organized closet would make mornings less stressful.

However, treating yourself to your dream closet and introducing a new level of organization can help alleviate those worries and provide a fresh perspective.

To get started on your closet makeover, consider these tips: Assess Your Needs: efore diving headfirst into a full-blown closet makeover, start by assessing any budgetary constraints as well as the physical aspects and size of your space. Determine your ceiling height and

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available wall space to give yourself a feel for what your area can accommodate; you may even want to consider converting an adjacent room into your dream closet.

Remember to account for any sloped walls and whether you prefer a simple reach-in closet or a more elaborate walk-in.

Once you’ve determined your preferences and completed your measurements, turn to your wardrobe to assess whether you need more hanging space, shelving, shoe storage, accessory drawers or something else entirely.

Make Your Dream a Reality: Whether you’re a motivated DIYer intent on completing the project yourself or would prefer to work with a team of designers and professional installers, there are plenty of options available to bring your dream closet to fruition. One closet system to consider if you’re seeking a completely customized, designer-inspired space is ClosetMaid’s MasterSuite

27th Avenue collection. The professionally installed line can be cut to nearly any configuration and offers a range of matte and premium wood finishes, three drawer styles, elegant hardware options and high-end accessories, allowing you the design freedom to ensure the features and aesthetic match your vision for the space.

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Customize Your Space: No closet is complete without some personal touches.

Make your closet work efficiently with some luxurious organization accessories such as jewelry trays, shoe shelving, wire baskets and drawers, sliding mirrors, valet rods, scarf racks and more.

Once you have the necessary accessories and hangers, set up a systematic flow by

using the zone principle.

Keep frequently used items in prime real estate, accessories within reach and tuck away those rarely used items.

With your dream closet complete, the only thing left to worry about is keeping it in tip-top shape. For more closet makeover tips and solutions, visit ClosetMaid. com. Family Features www.desertstarweekly.com

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BY THEDA KLEINHANS REICHMAN

Redford Charms in “The Old Man & the Gun” on DVD If you haven’t seen “The Old Man With a Gun,” rumored to be Robert Redford’s final screen role, you can enjoy it now on DVD. The film, written and directed by David Lowery (“A Ghost Story” and Disney’s “Pete’s Dragon”), is based on a real-life bank robber, Forrest Tucker, whose final bank heist and arrest came just before his 79th birthday. Robbing banks was something he truly enjoyed doing and according to Tucker, “It wasn’t to make a living, it was to live a life.”

Lowery was inspired to write the film after reading journalist David Grann’s feature on Tucker in the New Yorker.

Unfortunately, Tucker died in 2004, so he never got to see this charming movie “The Old Man with a Gun” based on his criminal escapes.

The movie (described in the opening credits as mostly true) begins as Forrest enters a bank and robs it. His only

disguise is a fake mustache which he removes as he speeds away in his getaway car. The police follow in hot pursuit, but he cleverly eludes them by stopping to help a lady in distress (Sissy Spacek) who is having car problems.

Later they go to a nearby diner for coffee to unwind.

They seem to get along quite well as she tells him she is a widow who lives on a farm with horses and he fibs, saying he is a salesman. At one point in their comfortable relationship, he tells her he is a bank robber, and she laughs in disbelief. He smiles back, saying it was just a joke to see how she would react.

Next, he robs a bank in Dallas along with his cohorts (Danny Glover and Tom Waits).

As fate would have it, police detective John Hunt (Casey Affleck) and his young son are also in the bank at the time of the heist. After this

embarrassing incident Hunt is determined to be the one who captures Forrest, but ironically as he tries to track down the clever old bank robber, he becomes fond of him.

“The Old Man & the Gun,” from 20th Century Fox, is

rated PG-13 for brief strong language. Running time is 1 hour, 33 minutes. Now on Blu-ray and DVD, “The Old Man & the Gun” contains director’s commentary and unique features that include an interview with real-life police

officer John Hunt, played by Ben Affleck in the movie.

If you want to find out even more about this genial bank robber, check him out on Google. I did and discovered how closely the film followed his life and his crime career.

Bird walks take off at Big Morongo Canyon Preserve

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Thanks to the Friends because it is known as being of the Big Morongo Canyon populated by the second and their loyal team of highest density of breeding volunteers the Preserve birds in the United States. continues to welcome visitors Our guide, carrying a year-round Coming up is telescope stopped when he Feb. 15-18 Great Backyard observed an unexpected Bird Count. Check it out at sighting of a Great Horned http://gbbcbirdcount.org Owl, a primarily nocturnal Visit www.bigmorongo. species. Ever vigilant, our org for information on the guide, Bill LaHaye glimpsed Preserve or call 760 363 7190. this regal owl poised like a Seen on the Wednesday Bird Walk, a Great Horned Owl. Image: Arthur Lechtman security guard, near his nest. composed of 60 % composed Beginning birders are The six trails, ranging from

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Broadway Legend Carol Channing Dead at 97

Photo by Pat Krause NBC PS News Staff Actress Carol Channing died of natural causes early Tuesday morning at her home in Rancho Mirage after a legendary Broadway and television career spanning decades. She was 97.

Publicist B. Harlan

Boll said Channing died of natural causes at 12:31 a.m. She had suffered two strokes in the past year.

“It is with extreme heartache, that I have to announce the passing of an original industry pioneer, legend and icon — Miss

NBC PS News Staff UCLA Bruin Katelyn Ohashi put together a showstopping floor routine Saturday in Anaheim, and video of the performance was viewed over 9 million times within 24 hours of being posted, with even Sen. Kamala Harris posting the performance on her Twitter.

“This is fantastic.

Congratulations,” Harris said to the 20-year-old on the social media platform, with the gymnast responding by telling the senator from the

great state of California, “I got you with tickets to any time!!”

Ohashi, the 2018 NCAA floor champion, earned a perfect score from the judges for her energetic and crowd-energizing routine. The Bruin danced, jumped, tumbled and split to sounds heavily influenced

by Michael Jackson, but the soundtrack of the routine was probably best described as the constant cheers from the crowd on hand.

Ohashi appeared to

Carol Channing,” Boll said.

“I admired her before I met her, and have loved her since the day she stepped — or fell, rather — into my life. It is so very hard to see the final curtain lower on a woman who has been a daily part of my life for more than a third of it.”

Channing may have been best known for starring in more than 5,000 performance of “Hello Dolly!”

— Both on Broadway and elsewhere. She got her start in the 1949 Broadway play “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.”

A devout Christian Scientist, Channing prided herself on never needing an understudy to cover any of her thousands of performances — except once, when food poisoning kept her from doing Dolly!’s Act II in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She successfully battled ovarian cancer in the 1970s bit did not talk about it for years.

Channing, an only child, was born in Seattle Jan. 31, 19-21. Her father, newspaper editor George Channing, relocated the family to San Francisco for his work.

Channing joined the high school debating team and

later said her interest in theater developed from her mother Adelaide taking her backstage to help distribute Christian Science literature to actors. As a result, she said, she came to equate the theater with church.

In her 2002 memoir Just Lucky I Guess, Channing wrote that when she was 16, her mother confided that George Channing’s mother was African American. She later reported that her mother was Jewish.

After dropping out of college in Vermont, Channing, then modeling as well as acting, visited booking offices in New York and Los Angeles, but largely to no avail.

That changed forever when author Anita Loos saw her in the revue “Lend An Ear” and suggested Channing be cast as the gold-digging 1920s heroine Lorelei Lee in the musical adaptation of Loos’ novel, Gentleman Prefer Blondes.

The show opened in 1949.

It gave Channing a lifelong theme song: “Diamonds Are a Girl*s Best Friend.’

But it was as the meddling 1890s matchmaker Dolly Gallagher Levi that greatly raised Channing’s

entertainment profile. The show, based on Thorton Wilder’s The Matchmaker, opened Jan. 16, 1964.

Channing was nominated for an Academy Award in 1968 for Best Supporting Actress in “Thoroughly Modern Millie.”

She received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Feb. 8, 1960.

The star is located at 6233 Hollywood Blvd.

Channing received a Tony Awards Lifetime Achievement Award in 2010 for her work with the AIDS and Actors’ Fund.

Channing was married four times. She retired to California with her fourth husband, childhood sweetheart Harry Kullijian, whom Channing wed in 2003 when she was 82.

They created a foundation to promote the teaching of the arts in California schools.

Kullijian died in 2011.

Channing is survived by a son from her second marriage to football player Alexander Carson.

Funeral plans were not immediately announced.

Source: NBC Palm Springs

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Ucla Gymnast’s Perfect Floor Routine Goes Viral be having fun, and her teammates, coaches, and crowd celebrated her perfect ten score.

With video of the floor routine having been viewed more than 9 million times in the first 24 hours since UCLA gymnastics posted the performance to its Twitter account, one would imagine millions of people agree with the judges’ scoring.

Source: NBC Palm Springs

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Celebration of Life Ceremony for Mayor Gregory S. Pettis Announced

Public Ceremony to be held at Big League Dreams Sports Park in Cathedral City

By Desert Star Staff CATHEDRAL CITY, CA. – The City Council of Cathedral City officially announces a Public Celebration of Life for Mayor Gregory S. Pettis, the longest serving councilmember in the City’s history. The ceremony will take place on Friday, February 1, 2019 at 10:00 am, located at Big League Dreams Sports Park, Sports Pavilion, 33700 Date Palm Drive in Cathedral City.

The ceremony, emceed by KESQ Meteorologist Patrick Evans, features dignitaries from our federal, state, county and

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local representatives, family members of Mayor Pettis, city staff, friends, and colleagues.

The public is invited to gather together, share the memories, and pay tribute to his lasting legacy. A reception will follow the ceremony onsite.

With a large crowd expected to attend and limited parking available at Big League Dreams Sports Park and the adjacent Cathedral City Public Library, Sunline Transit Agency is offering free shuttle service between Cathedral City’s downtown parking structure

located next to City Hall, 68600 Avenida Lalo Guerrero, and Big-League Dreams Sports Park. The shuttle service will pick-up the first group of riders up at 9:00 am and will provide shuttle service back and forth through 1 pm.

What: “Public Celebration of Life Ceremony for Mayor Gregory S. Pettis” Where: Big League Dreams Sports Park, 33700 Date Palm Drive, Cathedral City When: Friday, February 1, 2019, 10 am January 23, 2019

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60th Anniversary PGA Desert Classic 2019

Phil Mickelson. Photo by Pat Krause Story and Photos by Pat Krause The 60th anniversary PGA Desert Classic started the tournament with an hour-long fog delay. Rain is not a typical problem in the Desert. Then it began to sprinkle which lasted all morning. Rain does not stop a golf tournament. The golfers were all eager to get this first of the year PGA golf tournament underway. The fog or the rain did not diminish the crowds.

Golf fans wanted to watch the number 1 player, Justin Rose and fan favorite and Host again this year, Phil Mickelson.

Justin Rose. Photo by Pat Krause

I talked with one excited fan when she was so eager to tell me that Phil Mickelson had shaken her hand.

Host Phil Mickelson said he loves to start the year at this tournament. It has excellent courses, great weather, practice facilities, and he likes to get back to the Desert.

The courses are in perfect condition, and the golf pros love that. There was a large gallery following both Rose and Mickelson. The new kid on the block that got an exemption was Charlie Reiter, who played

Amateur, Charles Reiter, Palm Desert Graduate.

Photo by Pat Krause

very well and was so excited to be back in the hunt with the Pros. On the first day, Phil Mickelson almost shot the coveted 59. He was playing well and thought he might have a chance at that number. He fell short by only one stroke with a 60. He still had a 2 point lead going into Sundays Final.

There are more TOP PGA players in the field this year.

Justin Rose is the first Number One to play in the Classic, so I was told. Last years winner, Jon Rahm, was going to try to make it a repeat this year

but was battling the effects of the flu. Fans get a lot for their money. There are more open to the public tents, open seating and pavilions this year.

There was the Military Outpost by the 18th for Veterans, First Responders and their families with complimentary food and refreshments and the Michelob Ultra tent where beers were 1/2 price for Birdies on the 16th hole. There was the Casamigos Club 17 on the 17th and Albertson’s Vons Fan Pavilion on the 18th where fans could sit and watch

2019 Desert Classic Winner Adam Long

Amateur- Grant Harvey,Low gross winner, PGA Winner Adam Long and Amateur- Inaya Sutowo,Low Net winner. Photo by Pat Krause Continued from Page 1 18. Last years champion, Jon Rahm took 6th place.

It was another fascinating tournament to watch. The crowds filled the area around the 18th green in anticipation of watching the winner make that final putt. The Gallery following the last three players was huge, and you could see them all along the 18th hole.

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other things to offer besides great golf, fabulous foods, open public areas, and evening concerts. On Sunday, partnering with The First Tee, held a driving range event for kids 15 and younger. Each kid walked away with a gift for being there. There was another event where a PGA tour Pro gave tips on golf.

The excitement for the whole family and devoted golf fans was always at a high at this

tournament. This tournament sometimes gives a young player a chance to win and

beat the big-name pros.

The Desert Classic also chose three iconic people that were instrumental in making this tournament one of the best. Bob Hope lent his name early on and got his friends to play in the sport that made it grow into what it is today. Bob Hope played in the tournament with fellow celebrities each year until his health faded. Who else could get three Presidents to come and play in a tournament?

Arnold Palmer won many times here and always had an Arnie’s Army, following him.

He was even Host at the Desert Classics 50th anniversary. Palmer was a big name in golf with his fans also after he was not in the running to win. The one who started the tournament and made it grow was Ernie Dunlevie. His expertise and

the play on the final hole.

Entertainment was again a big hit with Sammy Hagar and The Circle playing on Friday night and Bad Company on Saturday night that was all part of the daily ticket. The PGA is trying to make the tournament a more fan and family event to draw crowds. The ticket price is low, $30 daily that entitles the ticket holder to the golf and the concerts. The tournament is still can donate millions to local charities.

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dedication were ever present over the years. A great tribute to these three men.

It was announced that the tournament would give one million five hundred thousand dollars to local charities. The competition and its foundation have provided over 60 million dollars in the 60 years since it started. That’s one million per year. I wonder if any other tournament could say the same. This tournament is unique in that way. Bob Hope and the PGA always wanted to give back to charities, and this tournament has made that come true. Everyone is hoping.

Workday will come back as host. The Berger Foundation sponsored the Pro-am dinner and both concerts. Thanks a lot go to the Berger foundation for their support at this tournament and all over the Desert.

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Neil Simon is still relevant with Brighton Beach Memoirs at IPAC

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By Jack Lyons Theatre and Film Critic Member American Theatre Critics Association One of the enduring joys of seeing Neil Simon plays even 40 years after being written, is they’re still relevant when it comes to observing the foibles and folly of humans as viewed through the lens of America’s late comic genius playwright.

Simon was a big family oriented playwright. He wrote mostly about what he knew best – working class American immigrant families, which back then in the 1930’s, most families had immigrant roots and stories. Simon’s plays were always up-beat. Never depressing. And he infused all his work with comedy.

If people laughed with his characters, not at them, then he felt there was hope that things would get better for everyone. And America of the 1930’s, deep in the Great Depression, needed all the comedy help it could find.

“Brighton Beach Memoirs” now on the stage of Desert Theatreworks, located in the Indio Performing Arts Center (IPAC) in Indio,

CA is producing the first play in Simon’s “Eugene Trilogies”. “Memoirs” was written in 1983, followed by “Biloxi Blues” in 1985, and the last of the “Eugene Trilogies” was written in 1986. This poignant comedy is lovingly and sensitively directed Rebecca Havely.

This semiautobiographical comedy explores life in the Jack and Kate Jerome household along with their 19-year-old son Stanley (Lee Padick) and 14-year-old Eugene (Angus Feath), a dreamer and a budding writer who plays Eugene, as well as the narrator who keep’s a diary.

Eugene’s entries help the audience keep up to date with his keen observations and comical comments concerning the jam-packed Jerome household in Brooklyn’s Brighton Beach section.

Eugene has just experienced puberty and is now eager for larger adventures.

Everything revolves around family. Beginning with his ailing, strict, father Jack (Stephen Blackwell), his morose older brother Stanley (Lee Padick) and

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The play is a veritable Neil Simon gold mine of witty dialogue and poignant stage moments. It boasts a nicely nuanced and grounded performance by Ms. Ryan, as the nurturing earth mother Kate Jerome. Kate is the glue that holds the Jerome family together during the trying economic and social times of pre-World War II America.

As was common in the days of the Great Depression, families who had a home or a spare room took in relatives and extended family members.

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“Brighton Beach Memoirs” is an American story that has been replicated all over the country. It’s just the family names and their ethnicity that has changed. Everyone has contributed to what the country has become and what it stands for today – a beacon for freedom and democracy for all. Remember, we have been a nation of immigrants since 1607 when

the first English settlers set foot in the Virginia colony of Jamestown. Simon’s play is layered with themes and memes that are still relevant a half century later.

He never goes out of style.

We need his comic genius touch more now than ever.

Technical credits for the production’s creative team led by director Havely include: set designer Lance PhillipMartinez, lighting designer Phil Murphy, Costume and Props designer Michelle Mendoza, lighting operator Maddox Martinez, Follow Spot operator Kaylyn Bernal, sound designer Miguel Arballo, , sound operator Laura Martinez, Hair and Makeup design by Art Healey and the two story set Builder is Miguel Gomez. Tresa Oden stage manages the production.

The comedy production performs on the Desert Theatreworks stage in the Indio Performing Arts Center (IPAC), Indio, CA and runs through January 27, 2019. For tickets and reservations call the box office at 760-980-1455.

Photo by Paul Hayashi Photography

DHS Classical Concerts Presents Percussionist Cory Hills

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By Desert Star Staff The fifth season of Desert Hot Springs Classical Concerts continues with a benefit concert for the local high school music program, featuring percussionist Cory Hills. The concert takes place at 7 pm on Tuesday, January 29 in the Black Box Theater at Desert Hot Springs High School. Admission is free, but donations will be an accepted at the door.

“We’re thrilled to continue our partnership with Palm Springs Unified School District,” said Desert Hot Springs Classical Concerts Founder and Artistic Dire actor, Danny Holt. “We know that students and their

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families alongside members of the general public will be blown away by the artistry of this incredible performer!”

Cory Hills is an active performer and recording artist in Los Angeles, as well as a member of the Grammynominated Los Angeles Percussion Quartet. Hills is the creator of Percussive Storytelling, a program that brings classical percussion and storytelling to kids in fun and aaccessible ways.

To date, Hills has presented over 500 programs to more than 125,000 children in nine countries while also releasing a fully-illustrated children’s book, a children’s novel, and two national award-winning CDs.

Admission is free, thanks to underwriting from the City of Desert Hot Springs Community and Cultural Affairs Commission, support from local businesses, and individual donations. Cash donations at the door will benefit the high school’s music program.

WHERE: Desert Hot Springs High School, Black Box Theater 65850 Pierson Blvd., Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 WHEN: Tuesday, January 29, 2019, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM PERFORMER: Percussionist Cory Hills www.splatboombang. com Source: Michael Picardi, Chair Community and Cultural Affairs Commission www.desertstarweekly.com

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BY ROBERT KINSLER

Rousing Songcraft Via New Releases

A trio of discs celebrating the ever-growing legacy of Big Star and that band’s late frontman Alex Chilton, as well as a new LP from Southern California songstress Alice Wallace highlight my latest round of recommended new listens.

Artist: Big Star Title: Live on WLIR (Omnivore Recordings) You might like if you enjoy: The Replacements, R.E.M., Big Star Tell me more: Captured in the wake of the release of their second album, 1974’s brilliant “Radio City,” Big Star’s performance featured on “Live on WLIR” is essential listening for fans of the legendary Memphis band. The 15-track set recorded on New York radio station WLIR-FM features singer-guitarist Alex Chilton, drummer-vocalist Jody Stephens and bassist John Lightman performing many of Big Star’s most beloved original songs as well as an acoustic cover of Loudon Wainwright

III’s “Motel Blues” and a short on-air interview. Although the radio broadcast was originally released as “Live” in 1992, the recording has now been restored and remastered as both a single audio CD or double LP release. Highlights on “Live on WLIR” include the shimmering “September Gurls,” the melodic rockers “Way Out West” and “In The Street,” and the acoustic “Thirteen” (the latter one of several cuts that Chilton performs solo). The collection has new, updated liner notes from Memphis writer Robert Gordon (a Grammy winner for his essay on the 2010 Big Star box set “Keep an Eye on the Sky”) as well as a new interview with John Lightman conducted

by Chris Bell biographer Rich Tupica. Information: OmnivoreRecordings.com.

Artist: Alex Chilton Title: From Memphis to New Orleans (Bar/None Records) You might like if you enjoy: Big Star, John Lennon Tell me more: Alex Chilton’s

third act is celebrated on several new releases coming in February 2019, including “From Memphis to New Orleans.”

Having found fame during his teens as lead singer of The Box Tops and cult acclaim in his twenties leading Big Star, Alex Chilton explored his Southern roots when he emerged from a self-imposed exile in the 1980s. The material featured on “From Memphis to New Orleans” is loose and authentic, showcasing a more relaxed Chilton than the intense personality showcased on Big Star’s seminal discs. “Paradise” (with its late ‘50s-flavored Buddy Holly stylings), the soulful New Orleans-minded “Underclass” and “Make A Little Love,” tuneful “Let Me Get Close To You,” and Beach Boys-mining “Little GTO” reflect the joyful spirit of this period in Chilton’s career.

Information: bar-none.com.

You might like if you enjoy: Big Star, Jonathan Butler Tell me more: The second of two Alex Chilton releases set for release by Bar/ None Records in February, “Songs From Robin Hood Lane” collects four previously unreleased performances as well as rare tracks and recordings long out of print. The dozen-song title finds Chilton offering up his emotional takes on jazz-styled classics ranging from “Don’t Let The Sun Catch You Crying” and “My Baby Just Cares For Me” to “All Of You” and “Time After Time.” A version of the American Songbook classic “Save Your Love For Me” is especially poignant.

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Artist: Alex Chilton Title: Songs From Robin Hood Lane (Bar/ None Records)

Artist: Alice Wallace Title: Into The Blue (Rebelle Road Records) You might like if you enjoy: Kacey Musgraves, Pistol Annies, Emmylou Harris Tell me more: Alice Wallace’s “Into the Blue” is one of the first masterworks of

multi-platinum selling singersongwriter Dean Lewis releases his brand-new single ‘7 Minutes’, a further taste of what’s to come from his forthcoming debut album.

Dean is also set to make his debut performance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show next Wednesday, Jan. 23.

Building from a simple acoustic refrain into a surprisingly upbeat anthem, ‘7 Minutes’ was conceived in a London taxi after a disagreement with a girl. “The song is about meeting someone,” Dean says, “making memories and then feeling regret.”

Many artists have explored the pain of lost love, but few have written about those first few moments of heartbreak when your head is spinning, and the gravity of the situation is dawning.

Recorded at The Barn Studio

in London with producers Edd Holloway and Nick Atkinson -with whom Lewis worked on ‘Waves’ and ‘Be Alright’- ‘7 Minutes’ has already become a fan favorite with Lewis performing it live during his recent sold out headline shows across the world.

Now with over a billion streams of his music globally and being named Billboard’s “Chart-Breaker” in October, Dean has topped local and international charts with ‘Be Alright.’ Achieving GOLD certification by RIAA in the US in December, ‘Be Alright’ is still charging up the charts hitting Top 40 at Billboard, headed Top 20 at Top 40, and Top 10 at Hot AC. The track is also the #2 greatest gainer at both Hot AC and AC radio formats and has just debuted Top 20 at AC coming in as the #1 most added this week.

Last month Dean

2019. An album that combines the best of contemporary Americana and modern country music styles, the 10-track album should further introduce the emerging artist to a wider audience. Wallace has an emotive and dazzling soprano voice to be sure (just listen to her voice soar in the final moments of “Desert Rose” and artfully again in “Top of the World”) but it is the way she wraps her musical talents around persuasive songs often directed at issues of female empowerment and life in Southern California that elevate the soaring soundscapes even higher. Every song on “Into The Blue” is a great one with the tracks resonating with each listen; indeed residents of wildfire-ravaged Southern California will relate to the timely “Santa Ana Winds” while everyone will appreciate universal themes explored in “The Lonely Talking,” “The Same Old Song” and “Top of the World.” Information: AliceWallaceMusic.com.

Dean Lewis Will Tour Through 19 Cities Across U.S. And Canada

By Desert Star Staff Following his global hit www.desertstarweekly.com

‘Be Alright,’ and fresh from his sold-out Australian tour,

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announced his first North American headlining tour which will kick off February 12th at El Rey in Los Angeles.

The one-month, 19-city tour across the U.S. and will wrap up on March 13th in Dallas with direct support from recording artist, SYML. ABOUT DEAN LEWIS: Lewis’ debut EP, Same Kind Of Different, gave us chart-topping single, “Waves,” which has had over 200 million streams, 52 million combined video views and even appeared on programs like Suits, Riverdale, and Grey’s Anatomy. “Be Alright,” which is 4x-Platinum in Australia, stayed on Spotify’s ‘Today’s Top Hits’ for 17 consecutive weeks reaching #1 as well as hitting #1 on iTunes and Apple Music singer-songwriter charts and #20 on iTunes Top 200.

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World reacts to ‘Greek God’ Tsitsipas’ win over Federer at Aus Open

By Desert Star Staff The tennis world has been waxing lyrical about the latest star to emerge from the ongoing Australian Open 2019, hailing Stefanos Tsitsipas as a ‘future world number 1’ following his fourth-round victory over legend Roger Federer.

World number 15 Tsitsipas battled past reigning champ Federer 6-7, 7-6, 7-5, 7-6 in their fourth-round match at Rod Laver Arena on Sunday to become the first Greek player ever to reach the quarter finals of a Grand Slam.

Tennis fans all over the world have lauded Tsitsipas for his strong showing at such a young age against perhaps the

greatest to ever play the game.

Some likened the victory to a ‘changing of the guard’ type moment similar to Federer’s own victory over Pete Sampras, aged just 19, to end ‘Pistol’ Pete’s 31-match Wimbledon win streak in 2001.

Others, including Australian tennis star and Wimbledon winner Pat Cash went further and predicted Tsitsipas - who was also called a ‘Greek God’ - will follow in the footsteps of his vanquished opponent by ascending to the world number one spot.

There is already a noted rivalry between Tsitsipas and German ATP Finals he semi-final of the year-end winner Alexander Zverev, tournament on his way to who also beat Federer int lifting the trophy. The two,

who both have Russian roots, have battled it out on the Junior Circuit and represent

two of the leading lights of tennis’ ‘next generation’.

Cardi B and Tomi Lahren in Twitter spat over government shutdown

By Desert Star Staff The fifth season of Desert Hot Springs Classical Concerts continues with a benefit concert for the local high school

music program, featuring percussionist Cory Hills. The concert takes place at 7 pm on Tuesday, January 29 in the Black Box Theater at Desert

Springs Unified School District,” said Desert Hot Springs Classical Concerts Founder and Artistic Dire actor, Danny Holt. “We know that students and their families alongside members of the general public will be blown away by the artistry of this incredible performer!”

Cory Hills is an active performer and recording artist in Los Angeles, as well as a member of the Grammynominated Los Angeles Percussion Quartet. Hills is the creator of Percussive Storytelling, a program that brings classical percussion and storytelling to kids in fun and aaccessible ways.

Hot Springs High School.

Admission is free, but donations To date, Hills has presented will be an accepted at the door. over 500 programs to more “We’re thrilled to continue than 125,000 children in nine countries while also releasing a our partnership with Palm

fully-illustrated children’s book, a children’s novel, and two national award-winning CDs. Admission is free, thanks to underwriting from the City of Desert Hot Springs Community and Cultural Affairs Commission, support from local businesses, and individual donations. Cash donations at the door will benefit the high school’s music program.

WHERE: Desert Hot Springs High School, Black Box Theater 65850 Pierson Blvd., Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 WHEN: Tuesday, January 29, 2019, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM PERFORMER: Percussionist Cory Hills www.splatboombang. com Source: Michael Picardi, Chair Community and Cultural Affairs Commission

Tolerance Education Center Participates in Worldwide Holocaust Remembrance Event

By Desert Star Staff On January 27, 1945, Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi concentration and death camp, was liberated by the Russian Red Army.

In 2005 the UN designated January 27 as International Holocaust Remembrance Day, urging states to honor the six million Jewish victims and millions of other victims of Nazism and to develop educational programs to help prevent future genocides.

On January 27, 2019, at 11:00 AM, Rancho Mirage’s Tolerance Education Center will be part of an unprecedented global event by screening the film ‘Who Will Write Our History’. This will take place simultaneously in more than 250 venues in 41 countries.

The film recounts a story of Nazi resistance.

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In 1940 German authorities established the Warsaw Ghetto, the largest ghetto in Nazi occupied Europe. It was surrounded by a 10 feet high wall topped with barbed wire.

Over 400,000 Jews were imprisoned at an area of 1.3 square miles, surviving on meager food rations. From here Jews were deported to Nazi concentration camps and mass-killing centers.

A secret band of journalists, scholars and community leaders decided to fight back. Known by the code name Oneg Shabbat (Joy of the Sabbath), this clandestine group vowed to defeat Nazi lies and propaganda not with guns or fists but with pen and paper. For three years they recorded eyewitness accounts, sealing them in containers and burying

From left: Law professor Eric Gertner, Curator Talia Lizemer-Hawley, and volunteer Bob Miller. them beneath buildings.

The ghetto was demolished by the Germans in May 1943 following the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising.

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Although nearly all Warsaw Ghetto’s inhabitants were murdered, the accounts have survived. This film is proof that the voices of culture

outlasts the efforts of their enemies to silence them.

Source: Rancho Mirage’s Tolerance Education Center. www.desertstarweekly.com

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

Publish January 23, 30, 2019 February 6, 13, 2019, DSW19-1015

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Desert Water Agency will conduct an initial 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 5, 2019 at 8:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as practicable at 1200 South Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs, CA 92264 in order to receive public input regarding the composition of divisions and to consider division boundaries as provided in Elections Code Section 10010. Publish January 23, 30, 2019 DSW19-1022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: BR SERVICES, 13205 LA SALLE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA 92240. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: BRIAN HAKIM RAHIMI, 13205 LA SALLE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA 92240. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. 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: BRAIN HAKIM RAHIMI. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on JANUARY 17, 2019.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201900833. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish January 23, 30, 2019 February 6, 13, 2019. DSW19-1021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: A PLUS FURNITURE & MATTRESSES, 3330 EAST FLORIDA AVE SUITE A, HEMET, CA 92544. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: RIMA KAMEL BALLOUT, 19126 LASSEN ST., NORTHRIDGE, CA 91324. Business is conducted

by INDIVIDUAL. 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: RIMA KAMEL BALLOUT, OWNER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on DECEMBER 26, 2018. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201817180. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish January 23, 30, 2019 February 6, 13, 2019. DSW19-1020 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: THE OFFICE BOSS, 41313 AETNA SPRINGS STREET, INDIO, CA 92203. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: MEGHANN ELIZABETH MURPHY, 41313 AETNA SPRINGS STREET, INDIO, CA 92203. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. 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: MEGHANN ELIZABETH MURPHY. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on DECEMBER 27, 2018. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201817258. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE).

Publish January 23, 30, 2019 February 6, 13, 2019.

DSW19-1019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: docu-PreP, 67800 Vista Chino Suite 203, Cathedral City, CA 92234. Riverside County 1717 East Vista Chino A7-667, Palm Springs, CA 92262. Full name of registrant: Jolin-Ferdinand, 49131 Hibiscus Drive, Morongo Valley, CA 92256/ California; Jonny Lee Morales, 68700 Panorama Road, Cathedral City, CA 92234/California. Business is conducted by GENERAL PARTNERSHIP. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: Jolin--Ferdinand.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on JANUARY 16, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201900744. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish January 23, 30, 2019 February 6, 13, 2019. DSW19-1014 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: ROMANO’S PIZZA, 27800 LANDAU BLVD SUITE #B101, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234.

Riverside County 38017 PADARO ST, MURRIETA, CA 92563. Full name of registrant: HERMINIO MORALES GARCIA, 38107 PADARO ST, MURRIETA, CA 92563. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 1/15/2019. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: HERMINIO MORALES GARCIA. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on JANUARY 15, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201900680. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

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Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201900111. 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 9, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE 16, 23, 30, 2019. DSW19-1005 FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: STRAIGHT AND MARROW NOODLE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE SOUP, STRAIGHT AND MARROW, 83170 BROAD- FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSIMOOR DRIVE, INIDO, CA 92203. Riverside County. NESS AS: JOGA BONITO SOCCER ACADEMY, Full name of registrant: LING HO YOUNG, 83170 82855 MARKET STREET, SUITE C400, INDIO, BROADMOOR DRIVE, INDIO, CA 92203. Business CALIFORNIA 92201. Riverside County; 45824 is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet SAGO PALM, INDIO, CALIFORNIA 92201. Full begun to transact business under the fictitious busi- name of registrant: JAVIER- -ACEVES, 45824 ness name(s) listed above on. I declare that all the SAGO PALM, INDIO, CA 92201; RAFAEL- -OCinformation in this statement is true and correct. (A AMPO OLIVARES 45824 SAGO PALM, INDIO, CA registrant, who declares as true, information which 92201. Business is conducted by CO-PARTNERS. he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Registrant has not yet begun to transact business Signed: LINH HO YOUNG. This statement was filed under the fictitious business name(s) listed above with the County Clerk of Riverside County on JANU- on. I declare that all the information in this statement ARY 11, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201900462. NOTICE — true, information which he or she knows to be false, THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT is guilty of a crime). Signed: JAVIER- -ACEVES. EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS This statement was filed with the County Clerk of FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. Riverside County on JANUARY 2, 2019. Peter A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE- Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. MENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE R-201900082. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSIFILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF NESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTI- FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE TIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATESEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). MENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN Publish January 16, 23, 30, 2019 February 6, 2019. THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME DSW19-1014 IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI- PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish January 9, 16, 23, NESS AS: MGR CONCRETE INC, 16705 AVENIDA 30, 2019. DSW19-1004 MANZANA, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240.

Riverside County P.O. BOX 886, DESERT HOT STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF SPRINGS, CA 92240. Full name of registrant: MGR FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following fictiCONCRETE, INC, 16705 AVENIDA MANZANA, tious business name(s) 7 DAYS WINDOW TINTING., DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240/CA. Business 42005 COOK STREET STE 200, PALM DESERT, is conducted by CORPORATION. Registrant com- CA 9211. COUNTY: RIVERSIDE. Riverside County menced to transact business under the fictitious has been abandoned by the following person(s): business name(s) listed above on 7-18-13. I declare ANDRES CASTILLO LEAL, 66809 JOSHUA CT, that all the information in this statement is true and DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240, HUMBERTO correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, informa- JOSUE CASTILLO LEAL, 66809 JOSHUA CT, tion which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. This business crime). Signed: JESUS MANUEL GARCIA ROME- is conducted by: CO-PARTNERS. The fictitious RO, CEO. This statement was filed with the County business name(s) referred to above was filed in Clerk of Riverside County on JANUARY 3, 2019. Riverside County on: 03/08/2018. I declare that all Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File the information in this statement is true and correct.

No. R-201900127. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS (A registrant who declares as true, information which BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.

YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE Signed: HUMBERTO JOSUE CASTILLO LEAL. OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTI- This statement was filed with the County Clerk of TIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE Riverside County, signed by, Peter Aldana AssessorFILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS County Clerk-Recorder on December 7, 2018. File STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE No. R-201803355. Publish January 2, 9, 16, 23, USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 2019 DSW19-1002 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: BRAD SCHMETT REAL ESTATE 16, 23, 30, 2019 February 6, 2019. DSW19-1012 GROUP, 78065 MAIN STREET, SUITE 205, LA QUINTA, CA 92253. Riverside County 78220 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE CALLE CADIZ, LA QUINTA, CA 92253. Full name FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI- of registrant: SCHMETT & COMPANY, 78220 NESS AS: HAPPY TOES BY MAGGIE, 83233 CALLE CADIZ, LA QUINTA, CA 92253/CA. BusiINDIO BLVD, SUITE 9, INDIO, CA 92201. Riverside ness is conducted by CORPORATION. Registrant County. Full name of registrant: MAGDALENA- commenced to transact business under the ficti-GARCIA, 44349 LAUREL ST, INDIO, CA 92201. tious business name(s) listed above on 04/10/01.

Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant I declare that all the information in this statement has not yet begun to transact business under the is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as fictitious business name(s) listed above on. I declare true, information which he or she knows to be false, 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: MAGDALENA--GARCIA. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on DECEMBER 12, 2018. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201816773. 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 9, 16, 23, 30, 2019. DSW19-1011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: THE VALDES CONSTRUCTION; PEGASUS CONSTRUCTION; MIDAS GENERAL CONSTRUCTION, 66170 ACOMA AVE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: GUADALUPE JAVIER VALLDES GAMBOA, 66170 ACOMA AVE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. 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: GUADALUPE JAVIER VALLDES GAMBOA. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on JANUARY 4, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201900211. 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 9, 16, 23, 30, 2019. DSW19-1009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: THRIVE CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING, THRIVE CSL, 32181 VIA BENABARRE, TEMECULA, CA 92592. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING MURRIETA VALLEY, 31805 TEMECULA PARKWAY D7-356, TEMECULA, CA 92592/CA. Business is conducted by CORPORATION. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 1-7-19.

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: KIMJERA WHITTINGTON. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on JANUARY 7, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201900226. 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 9, 16, 23, 30, 2019. DSW19-1006 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: PUPPETS IN RECOVERY, 45622 SEACLIFF COURT, INDIO, CA 92201. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: PAULA ELAINE SHUTMAN, 45622 SEACLIFF COURT, INDIO, CA 92201. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. 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: PAULA ELAINE SHUTMAN. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on JANUARY 3, 2019.

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is guilty of a crime). Signed: BRADLEY STEVEN SCHMETT, PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on DECEMBER 26, 2018. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201817218. 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 2, 9, 16, 23, 2019. DSW19-1000 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

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account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

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

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

Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, 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 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 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

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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 may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee.

In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property. Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, 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 informa-

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tion 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 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST TITLE ORDER NUMBER: P-293964 LOAN: HORAN FILE: PFI-181181 A.P.N.: 663312-016 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/01/2015. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NOTICE is hereby given that PLACER FORECLOSURE, INC., as trustee, or successor trustee, or substituted trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: AURELIA AGUILAR FLORES, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded 12/23/2015 as Instrument No. 2015-0553098 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of RIVERSIDE County, California, and pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded 09/13/2018 in Book , Page , as Instrument No. 2018-0369090 of said Official Records, WILL SELL on 02/05/2019 At the front entrance of the former Corona Police Department at 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA 92882 at 09:00AM AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States), all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State hereinafter described: Lot 97 of Winter Springs Tract No. 2, in the City of Desert Hot Springs, County of Riverside, State of California, as per map recorded in Book 40, Page 95 of Maps, in the office of the County Recorder of said County The property address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 65910 CAHUILLA AVENUE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. Total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $68,295.18 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, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. In the event tender other than cash is accepted the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed, advances thereunder, with interest as provided therein, and the unpaid principal balance of the Note secured by said Deed with interest thereon as provided in said Note, fees, charges and expenses of the trustee and the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. 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

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at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case PFI181181. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

Dated: 01/11/2019 PLACER FORECLOSURE, INC., as said Trustee 12190 Herdal Drive, Suite 9 Auburn, California 95603 (530) 888-8411 By: SHANNON WINFORD, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER DIRECTIONS MAY BE OBTAINED PURSUANT TO A WRITTEN REQUEST SUBMITTED TO THE BENEFICIARY C/O PLACER FORECLOSURE, INC., 12190 HERDAL DR., SUITE 9, AUBURN, CA 95603, WITHIN 10 DAYS OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. PLACER FORECLOSURE, INC. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NPP0347212 To: DESERT STAR WEEKLY Publish 01/16/2019, 01/23/2019, 01/30/2019 DSW19-1013 APN: 609-181-007-6 OTHER: 5937039 FILE: TS180910 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 6/28/2017 UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NOTICE is hereby given that C.N.A. FORECLOSURE SERVICES, INC. A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, as trustee, or successor trustee, or substituted trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by Vicki Sue Jarvis, Trustee of the Vicki Sue Jarvis Living Trust dated 09/08/22016 Recorded on 8/29/2017 as Instrument No. 2017-0358771, of Official records in the office of the County Recorder of Riverside County, California, and pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded 10/05/2018 as Instrument No. 2018-0398187 of said Official Records, WILL SELL on 1/29/2019 At the front entrance of the former Corona Police Department at 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA 92882 at 9:00 a.m. AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States), all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State hereinafter described. The property address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purposed to be: 79321 Avenue 42, Bermuda Dunes, CA The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $105,676.73 (estimated). In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a

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check drawn by state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. In the event tender other than cash is accepted the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed, advances thereunder, with interest as provided therein, and the unpaid principal balance of the Note secured by said Deed with interest thereon as provided in said Note, fees, charges and expenses of the trustee and the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. 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 telephone number for information regarding the trustee’s sale 916-939-0772 or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 180910 Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR SALES INFORMATION CALL: 916-939-0772 C/O C.N.A. FORECLOSURE SERVICES, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION as said Trustee. 2020 CAMINO DEL RIO N. #230 SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 92108 (619) 297-6740 DATE: 1/07/2019 KIMBERLY CURRAN TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER NPP0346758 To: DESERT STAR WEEKLY 01/09/2019, 01/16/2019, 01/23/2019.

DSW19-1010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No.: 00000006828974 Title Order No.: 170217496 FHA/ VA/PMI No.: ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY APPLIES ONLY TO COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR, NOT TO THIS RECORDED ORIGINAL NOTICE. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/23/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 10/31/2006 as nstrument No. 2006-0799283 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of RIVERSIDE County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: ANDREA BLATT, A SINGLE WOMAN, WILL SELL

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AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 02/13/2019 TIME OF SALE: 9:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: 2410 WARDLOW ROAD # 104, CORONA, CA 92880. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 16700 EVANS LANE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA 92241 APN#: 654-250-005-7 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided n said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $236,714.42. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist onhis 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 800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site www.auction.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000006828974.

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AUCTION. COM, LLC 800-280-2832 www.auction. com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP as Trustee 20955 Pathfinder Road, Suite 300 Diamond Bar, CA 91765 (866) 795-1852 Dated: 12/28/2018 BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. A-4680339 Publish 01/09/2019, 01/16/2019, 01/23/2019 DSW19-1001

5 DIY Winter Home Repair Hacks

By Desert Star Staff Even if you’re not terribly handy, there are many simple household repairs that you can easily do yourself to avoid unnecessary time and expense. This is especially true in the winter, when little improvements can make a big difference in your comfort and energy consumption.

If you’re like most people, your home is your single largest investment, so it’s common to be apprehensive about tackling home repairs if you have little experience. However, learning to do some basic home maintenance is a smart way to protect and maintain your home’s value without having to locate, schedule and supervise a contractor.

These common household fixes to winter-proof your home are easy enough for a novice, but might just give you a boost of confidence to tackle bigger projects in the future.

or simply add an accent wall, painting is a low-cost, entrylevel way to enhance your home’s aesthetic appeal.

Seal air leaks: According to the U.S. Department of Energy, the average home has a half-mile of gaps and cracks where air and moisture can enter, and these air leaks account for 25-40 percent of the energy used for heating and cooling a typical home.

Filling gaps and cracks brings immediate savings while making the home more comfortable and environmentally friendly.

It actually takes little time or skill to fix air leaks, which are especially common around doors and windows. The key is using a quality product, such as the GREAT STUFF™ Insulating Foam Sealant, which is specially formulated to seal gaps and cracks to help block air, moisture and pests. To make repairs even easier, the sealant is available Painting: There’s no time with the GREAT STUFF™ like the dull, dark days of winter SMART DISPENSER™, which to realize how dim a room may offers more precision, less be. When you’re spending more mess and product reusability. time indoors anyway, it might as well be for a productive Add insulation: Another purpose, like adding some energy-saving idea you can life to a dreary room. Whether tackle by yourself is improving you update the entire space your home’s insulation. A

Photo courtesy of Getty Images great deal of the home’s heat escapes through the attic, but adding more insulation can help trap warmth, making your home more energy efficient. Insulation also helps resist moisture infiltration and condensation, which is particularly concerning during the winter months.

is a small space that requires a relatively small amount of material and a well-defined work space. When selecting your tile, be conscious of how much trimming you’ll need to do to accommodate features like electrical outlets; choosing a smaller tile or using sheets of tile may make that step easier.

Tile accents: If you’re overwhelmed by the idea Add storage:, of laying your own tile floor, Spending extra time starting with some accent tile indoors is likely to remind you is a simple way to practice. A just how cluttered some areas bathroom or kitchen backsplash have become. Take advantage

of the time to organize and add storage elements to help keep your space neat and clean. Organizer shelves and closet systems are typically easy to assemble and can serve as functional additions to your home.

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Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Peach-Olive Jam

1 teaspoon olive oil

3 pounds pork shoulder roast kosher salt, to taste ground black pepper, to taste

4 cloves garlic, quartered

4 cups low-sodium chicken broth

8 ounces dried peaches

1 tablespoon chili powder

1 cup California Black Ripe Olives, wedged

2 teaspoons country mustard

1 ounce arugula

8 onion rolls, split and toasted Heat oven to 375 F.

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f the crew is coming over to root for your favorite team, it may be time to spice up the menu. Whether you’re hosting the weekend get-together or watching the game after work, switch up your typical spread and serve something new to leave your guests cheering for more.

When it comes to choosing an ingredient that can lend a winning assist to nearly any dish and score you some major points, look no further than California Ripe Olives.

Variety is key when mapping out food for a crowd, regardless of the event. Plan on serving one main course

and two sides, and consider no-fuss options like chips and dips. If there are kids in attendance, make sure there is something neutral for even the pickiest eaters to snack on. However, try your best to avoid anything that needs a knife and fork to eat – finger foods typically work best when the game is on and conversation is flowing.

The mild and unique taste of California Ripe Olives lends itself well to many different flavor pairings, such as these recipes for Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Peach-Olive Jam, Easy Olive Bread and Sun-Dried Tomato and Olive Tapenade. Whether your guests are fans of spicy, mild,

In large, high-sided saute pan, heat oil over medium-high heat.

Season pork with salt and pepper, to taste, and cook in pan 3-4 min­utes on each side until browned.

Stir in garlic and continue cooking 3-5 minutes.

Pour in chicken broth, peaches and chili powder; bring to boil.

Cover loosely with foil and bake in oven 2 hours.

With slotted spoon, carefully remove peaches and transfer to small mixing bowl. Mix olives and mustard with peaches; set aside.

Continue to cook pork in oven 30-60 minutes until fork tender.

Allow to cool slightly then shred by pulling apart with fork.

Assemble sandwiches by spooning pork onto toasted rolls.

Top with arugula and peacholive mixture.

sweet or savory, the only limit is your imagination when you pull a can of olives from the pantry.

Family farms across California grow 95 percent of the ripe olives consumed in the United States. Each can is a labor of love. Multi-generational family farms work with family-owned canneries in California to produce each can and ensure only the highest quality olives make it from the farm to your game-day table. For more creative ways to use olives, including family recipes from growers across California, visit CalOlive.org.

Easy Olive Bread

Recipe courtesy of The Wicked Noodle

8 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup mayonnaise

1 clove garlic, minced

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 10 ounces California Green Ripe Olives, chopped

2 green onions, chopped

1 loaf French bread, sliced in half lengthwise Heat oven to 350 F. In bowl, mix cream cheese, butter and mayonnaise until thoroughly combined.

Add garlic; stir well to distribute. Add cheddar cheese, green olives and green onions; stir to combine.

Spread mixture on cut sides of bread. Bake 20-30 minutes, until cheese is hot, bubbly and starting to brown.

Simple Entertaining Tips to Take Your Table to the Next Level 1. A colorful platter is an easy way to spice up a spread.

2. Pair something salty with something sweet for a juxtaposition of flavors.

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3. If you’re serving food on neutral plates, add some colorful linens.

4. Plan the menu around a central theme or ingredient.

5. Guests love choices – making more options available can make for better spreads.

6. Use versatile ingredients, like California Ripe Olives, to keep picky eaters happy.

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Sun-Dried Tomato and Olive Tapenade 1/2 cup shallots, chopped 1/4 cup chopped smoked sun-dried tomatoes 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 can (6 ounces) California Green Ripe Olives, drained 1 can (6 ounces) California Black Ripe Olives, drained 1/4 cup lightly packed fresh basil

sea salt, to taste freshly ground pepper, to taste crackers or toasted baguette slices In food processor, pulse shallots, sun-dried tomatoes, olive oil, vinegar and garlic until finely chopped. Add olives, basil, salt and pepper; pulse again until chopped.

Cover and chill 1 hour.

Serve with crackers or toasted baguette slices.

Note: Recipe can be prepared one day in advance.

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A Blistering Comedy Starring Judith Chapman As Talulah Bankhead

Photo by Matthew McLean Continued from Page 1 see her perform locally in the Desert Rose Playhouse’s sensational comedy production of “Looped”, hilariously and cleverly written by Matthew Lombardo, and brilliantly directed by former Desert Rose Playhouse artistic director Jim Strait.

“Looped” is based on a true incident that involved stage actor and Hollywood star Tallulah Bankhead in 1965. Ms. Bankhead was already infamous for being, shall we say, difficult as a performer. Punctuality and following the norms of show business rules were definitely not her strong suit. Alcohol, drugs, and promiscuity is what fueled her world.

America dearly loves its rebels. They’re the ‘Peck’s bad- boys and girls who flout the rules of society and drown themselves in public and private hedonism much to the delight of the tabloid readers. They may be colorful and quotable but they usually flame-out early in life.

The story of “Looped” revolves around a key line of additional dialogue that has to be recorded by Ms. Bankhead in a recording studio and then reinserted into the film. It’s a simple request that all film actors are required to do when necessary. But the movie

Judith Chapman in “Looped. Photo by Matthew McLean producers forget they are dealing with Tallulah Bankhead.

The job of meeting and having her record the line falls to Danny (Mark Fearnow, in a nicely judged performance), a film editor who is unprepared to deal with the whirlwind star and ego of Tallulah Bankhead; a performer who never suffered fools easily. Miquel Arballo as Steve is the recording director in the studio booth who lends just the right amount of quiet professional frustration, in trying to do his job and then take his son to a LA Dodger baseball game afterwards.

If this story sounds prosaic and not very engaging, you had better “fasten your seatbelts. It’s going to be a bumpy night”, to quote Bette Davis as Margo Channing, in “All About Eve”. Judith Chapman’s towering comedic portrayal as Tallulah Bankhead, will loom large as a Desert Theatre League Best Performance by a Leading Female candidate, come the 2019 Desert Star Awards ceremony this Fall.

The beauty of her performance lies in her overall professionalism, talent, and the inventiveness she brings to the task of recreating Tallulah Bankhead’s insecurities, salty language, warts and all style, and still have the audience in stitches with her impeccable timing, pacing, and stage business, that makes for a

deliciously, sublime evening of theatre entertainment for adults (strong language).

It’s pure Judith Chapman totally immersed and completely in command within the skin, body movement, quirks, and tics of Bankhead that reaches out and grabs the audience turning them into acolytes of an actor who knows how to take the stage and perform her special magic. This is what the great Noel Coward called having

“Star Quality”. It’s reserved for only a few but when we’re in its presence, it is a golden moment in the theatre.

A special kudo goes to Desert Rose Playhouse Producing Artistic Director Robbie Wayne, for obtaining the services of Ms. Chapman for “Looped”. The creative team led by director Strait features a small, intentionally cramped recording studio set design by Bruce Weber and a lighting design by the

redoubtable Phil Murphy, with costume design by Ruth Braun and Robbie Wayne, along with sound design by Jim Strait and Miquel Arballo, and Paul Taylor, assistant to the director, complete the creative team.

“Looped”, performs at the Desert Rose Playhouse Friday and Saturdays at 8 PM and Sundays at 2 PM through February 10, 2019.

This is a Must See production.

For tickets call the Box Office at 760-202-3000.

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