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Hollywood’s Very Brightest Light Up Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala

Story & Photos by Pat Krause PALM SPRINGS – Kicking off the 2014 Hollywood awards season, the 25th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) Awards Gala, presented by Cartier, was held on the evening of Saturday, Jan. 4, 2at the Palm Springs Convention Center.

A phalanx of well-known actors hit the red carpet en route to the traditionally flashy ceremony. Many already were nominees for this year’s Golden Globe Awards and, most likely, will be up for Oscars. Crowds lined the streets around the Convention Center to glimpse their favorites; some fans got

a special treat as several of the stars stepped up to greet them and sign autographs. The PSIFF Awards Gala honors individuals in the entertainment industry with several prestigious awards for acting, directing, achievement in film scoring and life achievement. At the ceremony, which was

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hosted by Mary Hart, honorees were presented with an original Chihuly Glass Sculpture designed by Dale Chihuly or the John Kennedy “The Entertainer” statue.” The event was sponsored by Mercedes-Benz and “Entertainment Tonight.” The following awards were presented:

Thomas Newman received the Frederick Loewe Award for Film Composing for “Saving Mr. Banks,” presented by the film’s star Colin Farrell and director John Lee Hancock. Steve McQueen received the Director of the Year Award Continues on Page 2

Cielo Vista Charter School’s Annual Benefit at Colony 29

By Frieda Noone PALM SPRINGS – Colony 29, a historic artist colony of the 1930s, is the site of this year’s Cielo Vista Charter School Benefit on Jan. 26. It will offer a rare look behind the gates of the lush, now privately owned seven-acre property, which is located in the Tennis Club area has become a popular television production and photography location.

In addition to a silent auction and raffles, the third annual fundraiser will showcase professional and student artists demonstrating their crafts. Principal Lynda Lake will present awards to outstanding supporters of the school. Cielo Vista Charter School, part of the Palm Springs Unified School District, is a dependent public school of choice. As a

charter, the school is open to all students (subject to availability) and is tuition-free. The Cielo Vista community is responsible for raising about one-quarter of the school’s annual budget. The event runs from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Tickets are $50 per person and include hors d’oeuvres, wine and beer, plus guided tours. For info, visit cielovistacharter.com or The historic Colony 29 artist enclave in Palm Springs will open for a school benefit tour Jan. 26. call 760.699.2939.

CARPET OF STARS Continued from Page 1 for “12 Years a Slave,” presented by the film’s star Chiwetel Ejiofor. Lupita Nyong’o received the Breakthrough Performance Award for “12 Years a Slave,” presented by her co-star Alfre Woodard and director Steve McQueen. Bruce Dern (“Nebraska”) received the Career Achievement Award, presented by his “Coming Home” co-star Jane Fonda. Julia Roberts received the Spotlight Award for “August: Osage County,” presented by her co-star Ewan McGregor. (See film review, page 6.) Matthew McConaughey received the Desert Palm Achievement Award Actor for “Dallas Buyers Club” presented by his “Tiptoes” co-star Gary Oldman. U2 received the Sonny Bono Visionary Award for their

song “Ordinary Love” from the film “Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom,” presented by Mary Bono and the film’s stars Idris Elba and Naomie Harris. “American Hustle” (Amy Adams, Bradley Cooper, Paul Herman, Jeremy Renner, Elisabeth Rohm and Shea Whigham in attendance) received the Ensemble Performance Award, presented by the film’s director, David O. Russell. Sandra Bullock received the Desert Palm Achievement Award Actress for “Gravity,” presented by her “Hope Floats” co-star Gena Rowlands. Tom Hanks received the Chairman’s Award for “Captain Phillips” and “Saving Mr. Banks,” presented by Julia Roberts, his co-star in “Charlie Wilson’s War” and “Larry Crowne.” Meryl Streep received the

Local business notables and film festival supporters Bill Nicholson, Donna MacMillan, Jim Casey and Shari Applebaum at the opening night after party. (Photo by Pat Krause)

Icon Award for “August: Osage Additional guests at the County” presented by her co- event, which drew more than star Margo Martindale. (See film 2,100 attendees: Camila Alves (wife of Matthew McConaughey), review, page 6.) Amma Asante (director of the fest’s opening night film, “Belle”), Mary Bono, Steve Coogan (“Philomena”), Byung Hun Lee, Catalina Sandino Moreno (“Medeas”), Juliet Rylance, Wong Kar Wai (“The Grandmaster”), Harvey Weinstein and Palm Springs Mayor Steve Pougnet, along with PSIFF Chairman Harold Matzner, PSIFF Director Darryl Macdonald and PSIFF Artistic Director Helen du Toit. Cartier jewelry was worn this year by select honorees, presenters and guests. In addition, the company presented Tank MC watches to all male honorees, Tank Anglaise watches to all female honorees, Belle Epoque Cufflinks for male presenters and Sweet Trinity Necklaces for female presenters. Amy Adams, Bradley Cooper, PSIFF Director Darryl Macdonald, “Belle” director Amma Asante and PSIFF Artistic Director Helen du Toit at the fest’s opening Colin Farrell, Tom Hanks, night screening of “Belle.” (Photo by Pat Krause) Matthew McConaughey, Steve

McQueen, Lupita Nyong’o, Gary Oldman, Jeremy Renner, Gena Rowlands, Meryl Streep, Alfre Woodard, and U2 arrived at the red carpet in the all-new Mercedes 2014 S-Class and GL450. Hundreds of photographers and TV crews lined the long red carpet, which extended all the way into the lobby of the Convention Center. Following the ceremony, an after party was held at the Parker Palm Springs, where many of the stars and numerous local personalities gathered. On Friday, Jan. 3, PSIFF launched its opening night of screenings with “Belle,” the powerful and emotional true story of Dido Elizabeth Belle, a young biracial girl raised by an elite family during the slave ages in England. The opening night also featured an after party at the Palm Springs Art Museum. P S I F F r u n s t h ro u g h Jan. 13. For additional info, visit psfilmfest.org.

Trade Publication Recognizes Rising Directors

Industry Bible Variety Also Honors Director John Lee Hancock and Actor Jonah Hill Story & Photos by Pat Krause PALM SPRINGS – As part of the opening weekend festivities of the 25th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF), the trade publication Variety held a brunch at the Parker Palm Springs on Sunday, Jan. 5, to recognize 10 of Hollywood’s most talented new directors. The event was presented by Mercedes-Benz. The “Directors to Watch,” as selected by the publication, were Amma Asante (“Belle”), Clio Barnard (“The Selfish Giant”), Anthony Chen (“Iloy Ilo”), Paul Duane (“Very Extremely Dangerous”), Ben Falcone (“Tammy”), Maya Forbes (“Infinitely Polar Bear”), Aron Gaudet and Gita Pullapilly (“Beneath the Harvest Sky”), Dome Karukoski (“Heart of a Lion”), Justin Simien (“Dear White People”) and Gren Wells (“The Road Within”). Three of the directors — Asante, Chen and Karukoski — also enjoyed

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the honor of having their films showcased during the festival. Most of the filmmakers were in attendance. They were joined by actor Colin Farrell, who presented the Variety Creative Impact in Directing Award to John Lee Hancock (“Saving Mr. Banks”), and actor Marisa Tomei, who presented the Variety Creative Impact in Acting Award to Jonah Hill (“The Wolf of Wall Street”). The awards celebrated Hancock and Hill for their outstanding contributions to the art and business of cinema. Other guests included actor Melissa McCarthy (“The Heat”), veteran actor and Rancho Mirage resident Kaye Ballard, veteran game show host Monte Hall, PSIFF Director Darryl Macdonald, PSIFF Artistic Director Helen du Toit, and Variety contributors Michelle Sobrino, Claudia Eller, Steve Gaydos and Tim Gray, and many more.

Actor Colin Farrell presented the Variety Creative Impact in Directing Award to John Lee Hancock (“Saving Mr. Banks”). January 8, 2014

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That Ol’ Grinch Nearly Won this One

By Kevin Powell There are many widely followed stock market indicators. One that’s had a pretty good track record is the so-called Santa Claus rally. Yale Hirsch of The Stock Trader’s Almanac looked at the last five trading days of the year plus the first two of the New Year. Since 1950, those seven days have averaged a 1.5 percent gain in stock prices (an annualized rate of over 50 percent). He also found that this Santa Claus rally often predicts the next year’s market. If the Santa Claus rally arrives on schedule, it’s a good sign. If it doesn’t, then the following year often turns bearish.

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The last five days of 2013 posted a gain in excess of one percent — well on track for the Santa Claus rally. But so far this year, the stock market has struggled to post gains and is down just a little bit in the first week of trading. Even though we did not hit the historical average, there was still a nice gain in prices over that sevenday time period.

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Another well-followed market indicator is the Super Bowl winner. When the NFC team has won the Super Bowl, the stock market was up 76 percent of the time. While it’s tough to ignore that statistic, it truly has no bearing at all on performance. Don’t forget that an AFC team won the Super Bowl in 2013 (Baltimore) and the stock market posted a 30 percent-plus gain for only the seventh time in history. Seattle (an NFC team) is the odds-on favorite to win it all this year (2/1) with Denver close behind at (5/2).

Instead of using these fun yet unreliable and meaningless indicators, I’d rather prefer to focus on easy monetary policies across the globe, an improving US economy, a recovery in the European Union, rising corporate profits and low inflation as indicators that 2014 year could

been difficult on stocks. But we will know much more on that as the year unfolds. Happy New Year! Kevin Powell has been a financial advisor for 28 years. He can be reached at kpplanner1@ aol.com.

Tribe Seeks Relief from County Tax Agua Caliente Band Files Federal Lawsuit to Resolve ‘Unlawful’ Issue By Larry Jameson PALM SPRINGS – The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians filed a lawsuit on Thursday, Jan. 2, asking a federal judge to stop Riverside County from unlawfully imposing and collecting a possessory interest tax on the Agua Caliente Indian Reservation. The tribe has long believed that the county’s possessory interest tax imposed on the Reservation is unlawful. The Tribe, a sovereign nation, bases its lawsuit on Federal law and a 2013 rule issued by the Department of Interior which confirms that

possessory interest taxes imposed on Indian lands, such as Riverside County’s tax, are unlawful and infringe on Tribal sovereign rights. Riverside County presently assesses and collects a possessory interest tax on residents of the Agua Caliente Indian Reservation, but then uses a substantial portion of the revenues collected far outside of the Coachella Valley. If the lawsuit is successful, and Riverside County is forced to stop collecting the illegal tax, the Tribe plans to impose and collect its own possessory interest tax to benefit

the local area. The Tribe recently adopted a comprehensive taxation code and expects it could implement its tax with a smooth transition. The tribe’s tax would apply prospectively to possessory interest holders on the tribe’s Indian lands. “Riverside County uses the money collected on the Reservation to benefit people living in other cities and areas far away from where the taxes are collected,” said Chairman Jeff L. Grubbe, Chairman of the Aqua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. “The tribe’s desire is to keep tax money within

our community to service the Coachella Valley.” The tribe’s lawsuit names Riverside County, as well as Riverside County Assessor Larry Ward, Riverside County Auditor-Controller Paul Angulo, and Riverside County TreasurerTax Collector Don Kent, in their official capacities only. “ T h e t r i b e re m a i n s committed to working collaboratively with all of our neighbors, including Riverside County — now and while the lawsuit is pending — to find the best path forward,” Grubbe said.

By Larry Jameson PALM SPRINGS – Desert canyons and mountains are popular hiking destinations that attract thousands of visitors from around the world every year. Several incidents in recent weeks involving the search for and rescue of hikers in recent weeks are reminders for hikers to plan ahead. Tribal rangers who work in Indian Canyons encourage visitors to wear appropriate clothing for the conditions, pack plenty of water, have a fully charged cell phone,

stay on trails and allow enough time to return to trailheads well before dusk or park closing time. In addition, hikers should tell a friend or family member details of the hike — including name and location of the trail and estimated return time. T h e w o r l d - re n o w n e d Indian Canyons are listed on the National Register of Historic Places and are the ancestral home of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. For more info on hiking in Indian Canyons, visit indian-canyons.com/palm.html.

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be a positive year. There is very little reason to think that stocks won’t continue to offer investors the opportunity for solid returns, so I am optimistic for at least the first half of the year. The 2014 mid-term elections are a concern as these years have typically

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Water Agency Marks Year of Achievements

DWA Wraps Conservation Projects, Sees Vice President Appointed to Statewide Task Force By Larry Jameson PALM SPRINGS – As 2013 draws to a close, the Desert Water Agency (DWA) is celebrating a year of significant accomplishments that included projects to protect Coachella Valley’s groundwater supplies, save ratepayers’ funds, improve operations and enhance customer service. “The accomplishments of the past year demonstrate the DWA Board’s and staff’s commitment to constantly improve the services we provide and ensure our customers have a safe, reliable and affordable water supply,” said DWA Board President Patricia Oygar. “This past year builds on more than half a century of DWA fulfilling its mission to protect the Coachella Valley water supplies through diligent and effective management of the groundwater basin.” DWA partnered with Coachella Valley Water District to increase groundwater supplies, improving operations and saving ratepayers of the two agencies an additional $500,000 a year. The Whitewater Groundwater Replenishment Facility Improvement Project completed in October greatly enhances the agencies’ ability to replenish the Coachella Valley’s groundwater supplies. In October, the DWA nearly tripled its solar-power generating capacity to power its water recycling plant — a major component of its water conservation efforts. The expansion project will generate more than 1 million kilowatt hours in the first year alone. That is enough power to pump more than 7,500 acre feet of water — ultimately saving the agency between $3 million and $4.1 million over 25 years.

D WA’s c o n s e r v a t i o n programs reached a significant milestone this year: They have helped customers reduce water usage by 20 percent since 2007. That’s a savings of about 2.6 billion gallons of water — or enough to supply all the water needs of nearly 11,000 households for a year. DWA continues to offer numerous incentives to save water, including up to $100 in rebates for low-flow toilets and free “smart irrigation” controllers (including free installation). To educate the next generation, DWA launched the second year of its conservation education program for sixth grade students, LivingWise and WaterWise. In the first year, participating students and their families installed watersaving devices and made other changes that will save more than 1.7 million gallons of water annually — or enough water for 34,000 baths. DWA also continued to improve its customer service by developing a newsletter to keep customers informed about the latest news affecting their water service and creating a mobile app that makes it possible for customers to pay their water bills with their smart phone. “This is a short list of DWA’s many achievements this past year, but we will not rest on our laurels,” said Oygar. “We enter the New Year with a firm resolve to continue to protect the Coachella Valley’s groundwater supplies, increase conservation, seek additional operational efficiencies to reduce costs and further enhance our customer services. Our customers deserve nothing less.” Looking toward the new year, DWA will work to help complete California’s long-

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DWA Vice President Craig Ewing has just been appointed to the Association of California Water Agencies’ Groundwater Sustainability Task Force. Sustainability Task Force will begin meeting this month. DWA is a public, nonprofit agency and a state water contractor, serving a 325square-mile area, including parts of Cathedral City, outlying county areas, Desert Hot Springs and Palm Springs. It was formed in 1961 to import water to the region and replenish the groundwater supply. DWA has worked for decades to manage groundwater overdraft while ensuring a quality supply was available to meet the needs of the growing area. Since 1973, DWA and Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD)

have been using Colorado River water exchanged for State Water Project water to replenish groundwater in the Whitewater River Sub-basin of the Upper Coachella Valley Groundwater Basin. Since 2002, they have been using Colorado River water exchanged for State Water Project water to replenish groundwater in the Mission Creek Sub-basin of the Upper Coachella Valley Groundwater Basin. An elected five-member board sets policy and represents the ratepayers. For more info, visit dwa.org.

MSWD Board Reappoints Russ Martin as President

By Larry Jameson DESERT HOT SPRINGS – The Mission Springs Water District Board of Directors has unanimously reappointed Russ Martin to a second consecutive term as president. The incoming vice president, who also received the unanimous support of his peers, is Jeff Bowman. Bowman, a local spa owner with his wife, Judy, also serves on numerous local boards and committees. He was elected to his second term on the board of directors this past November. January 8, 2014

Martin was elected to his first four-year term on the Board in November 2011. Martin stated that he was humbled by the support of his fellow board members and vowed to keep the positive momentum of the past year going. Specifically, he cited moving the District’s financial master plan — MSWD 2.0 — into the next phase of implementation which includes integrating it into the District’s strategic plan. Martin is also an outspoken supporter of interagency cooperation and vowed

to continue working with the City of Desert Hot Springs and other regional government entities for the benefit of the rate payers. Martin has served on the Desert Hot Springs Public Safety Commission since 2007, and is the Chairman of the Desert Hot Springs Redevelopment Agency Oversight Board. A retired police officer, Martin and his wife, Florence, have lived in Desert Hot Springs since 2007. For more info on MSWD, visit mswd.org. www.desertstarweekly.com

Self-Hypnotize for Healthier Habits By Art Kunkin (Mr. Life Extension) In this column I am offering you a free book that can rapidly improve your life by helping you create desirable new habits with very little effort. The book is the classic text by Melvin Powers titled “A Practical Guide to SelfHypnosis.” It consists of 68 easily understood pages divided into 13 chapters covering everything to self-hypnosis basics to the technique’s practical applications. Self-hypnotism is valuable. When you give yourself a suggestion for improving yourself when you are totally relaxed, the suggestion simply becomes part of who you are. It is a process in which old and unhealthy habits such as cigarette smoking or phobic fears can be easily discarded — and replaced by new and desirable habits. Selfhypnosis can also be used for pain control, even in dentistry. In my opinion, one of the most important reasons for learning how to consciously use the state of hypnotic reverie or trance is to avoid being hypnotized by others without your knowledge. There are many advertisers and politicians and cultists in our society who constantly use hypnotic techniques to secretly influence us to buy things and/or support them. It is obviously in our best interest not to be so influenced. All hypnotic suggestion is really self-hypnosis. When a hypnotist helps another person to relax and enter the suggestible state, the hypnotist is simply adding a bit of psychic strength to the natural and normal abilities of a human being to be in that state of suggestibility. I think the most effective way to learn self-hypnotism, either by oneself or with the help of an experienced hypnotist, requires a minimum of two intensive weekends devoted to that purpose. Patiently devoting a few hours to learning selfhypnosis may be one of the best investments you can make in your entire life. If you do decide to learn self-hypnotism with the aid of another person, I suggest that you carefully select a person whose values accord with yours — a person whom you trust and consider to be compassionate, non-dogmatic and mature. Hypnosis is not a toy to be played with. In the hypnotic

Beginning Hatha Yoga Class will meet for 4 weeks on Mondays from 10-11 a.m. from Jan. 6-27. Bring a yoga mat or towel. Cost for course is $35 for members and $65 for non-members. Drop-ins are allowed for $10 for members and $15 for non-members. For info, call 760-323-5689. Love to Draw classes begin Mondays and Wednesdays for five weeks beginning Jan. 6-Feb. 10, 2014, from 3-5 p.m. Cost for course is only $90 for members and $120 for non-members, supplies are included.

state, you are totally open and a sanitary environment is advisable to take safe advantage of the great opportunity at hand. Since the world is full of unscrupulous hypnotizers attempting to control others, I even believe that children should be taught the subject in elementary classes of the public school system. If children could learn to identify and resist hypnotic procedures directed against them, I believe they would be able to help create a much better world. Project Gutenberg, the present publisher of this book, is a wonderful non-profit Internet project whose volunteers are republishing valuable, out-ofcopyright books and making them available at no cost. The Project Gutenberg catalogue now includes almost 30,000 free books and is well worth examining. There are several options for obtaining a copy of this free e-book. Readers who have their own computers can simply email me at artkunkin@gmail.com and I will send you a PDF file of the book. (Please put “Free Book” in the subject line of the email.) Or

you can go to Project Gutenberg at gutenberg.org/catalog and download your free book there. Those readers without a computer but who wish to have a copy of the book will have to find a computer-owning friend who can obtain the book from me or Project Gutenberg and then print it out on their own computer. The e-book is only 68 pages, so the cost of doing this will be minimal. You can also try using a computer at a local library

alternative weekly newspaper The Los Angeles Free Press in 1964 and later became president of the Philosophical Research Society. He is on the advisory board of The Institute of Mentalphysics, also known as the Joshua Tree Retreat Center. Kunkin has a new website, stopagingrightnow.com, which provides cutting-edge health info daily, as well as links to his book, “Life Extension Alchemy.” Copyright © 2014 by Art Kunkin. The viewpoints expressed by Kunkin are not necessarily Art Kunkin, 85 years young, shared by the staff or ownership is a journalist who founded the of this publication.

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Fun with Family Dysfunction in ‘August’

By Theda Kleinhans Reichman Playwright Tracy Letts’s “August: Osage County” was the darling of Broadway — garnering five Tony Awards during its run, plus the Pulitzer Prize. Now this acclaimed comedy-drama has arrived on the screen, adapted by Letts. Meryl Streep stars as the totally messed-up matriarch of a family so dysfunctional your family will look positively marvelous by comparison, whatever its flaws.

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The father of the clan (Sam Shepard) is missing, and his sudden disappearance brings the daughters back home in an effort to locate dad as well as provide moral support for their very difficult, drug-addled mother. You soon realize why two daughters have flown far from the nest, leaving their middle sister behind to cope with their parents. Julia Roberts portrays the eldest daughter (and along with Streep, has earned a Golden Globe nomination for her work here). Various family members are introduced, including Roberts’s baby sister (Juliet Lewis), and all carry some sort of personal baggage beyond their actual luggage. As the film opens, the parched, sizzling landscape of Osage County in August comes

Meryl Streep, as a controlling matriarch, keeps in all in the dysfunctional family in “August: Osage County.” (Courtesy of The Weinstein Company) into focus. Onstage, the action basically took place within the confines of the family’s house and yard, providing a sense of claustrophobia each family member experiences in close proximity with one another. The stage version also allowed the audience to see the action in totality as it happens; seeing the mother self-destruct from a

distance was more tolerable for me personally than constantly having the snarling, controlling character in close-up onscreen. While the story deals with impending tragedy and the shadowy corners of a talented but truly unhinged family, it is also darkly humorous. Perhaps the most telling and discomfortingly hilarious portion of both the film

and play, takes place at the dinner table when the entire clashing clan sits down to one of the most unpleasant meals imaginable. Being a part of this dinner gathering is enough to give anyone severe heartburn; the scene is at once terrible, funny and terribly funny. Despite the anger and unhappiness at the core of this

“August: Osage County,” from The Weinstein Company, is rated R for language, sexual references and drug use.

affected millions, Kauffman candidly shares the experiences that made her into a perceptive and award-winning newswoman. In the memoir, readers will get an inside look into the events that shaped Kauffman, who thought she’d left the ghosts of childhood behind. But when her world came crashing down one autumn day, she was forced to face all she had been running from. What she learned about herself surprised her. “Inside Edition” and New York Times best-selling author Deborah Norville has said of the book: “Hattie Kauffman is determined, focused, and a gifted reporter and storyteller. Now I know where she gets it from. Hattie’s story of how she ‘made it’ is the quintessential American success story, only Hattie’s childhood was so impoverished she couldn’t afford the bootstraps to pull herself up with.” With three decades of network television experience, including decade-long stints in New York and Los Angeles, Kauffman is the first Native American to file a report on a network news broadcast. She has reported on many of the major stories of the last quarter century and interviewed thousands of people. After nearly 22 years with CBS

News, Kauffman left the network in 2012. While at the network, she reported for “CBS This Morning,” “The Early Show,” “CBS Evening News with Katie Couric” (and before that, with Dan Rather), “48 Hours,” CBS Special Events, CBS

Radio and more. Prior to joining CBS in 1990, Kauffman was a special correspondent for ABC’s “Good Morning America.” Kauffman is a member of the Nez Perce Tribe of Idaho. For more info, visit hattiekauffman.com.

family’s dynamics, Letts also reveals many loving memories that have kept them together despite their pain. It makes for an often involving, if uneven, viewing experience.

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Television correspondent Hattie Kauffman will be in Palm Desert to autograph her new memoir Jan. 12 By Frieda Noone PALM DESERT – Four-time Emmy Award-winning national correspondent (“Good Morning America,” “48 Hours,” “CBS Evening News,” “The Early Show”) Hattie Kauffman, will be here this week as she makes a stop on the tour for her new book, “Falling into Place: A Memoir of Overcoming.” Kauffman will be signing books and greeting fans at the Westfield Shoppingtown Palm

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Red Carpet Ruminations from the Film Fest film “Coming Home.” As Dern looked back on his 50-year career in “80-odd movies,” the audience viewed a montage of clips from his films on two giant screens — starting with “Marnie” (1964) and running through to his more recent appearances in “Django Unchained” (2012) and “Nebraska” (2013). Marilyn Sue Will, a desert resident and loyal fan of the festival, said the even “brought tears to my eyes.” Grace Robbins, author of “Cinderella and the Carpet Bagger” (a

chronicle of her life with bestselling author Harold Robbins), felt it was the “best ever” Awards Gala. “The presenters and award winners were so into it that they made the audience feel a part of every moment,” Robbins said. “They talked to us as if we were family. I felt the warmth and I felt part of the event from start to finish. I didn’t want the evening to end!” See you at the Awards Gala next year…

Bruce Dern, accompanied here by wife Andrea Beckett, received the film festival’s Career Achievement Award. (Photo by Pat Krause) By Pamela Price PALM SPRINGS – The Palm Springs International Film Festival’s 25th Annual Awards Gala, playing to an audience of 2,156 guests at the Palm Springs Convention Center, was a Hollywood hit all its own. The event’s consistently rising numbers of attendees accounted for added risers installed in the ballroom, accommodating three extra rows of seating. But the recordbreaking crowds for the silver anniversary of what has become one of the most prestigious film festivals in the world were also a reminder of the celebration’s humble beginnings.

In all began here in 1989, when Sonny Bono was the city’s mayor. Reflecting on that at this year’s event was none other than Mary Bono, the festival’s honorary chairman. Bono, formerly U.S. Representative for California’s 45th congressional district and currently senior vice president of Faegre BD Consulting in Washington, D.C., was accompanied by her daughter, Chianna, She spoke of her late husband’s dream of creating the festival and how that vision has succeeded during the last quarter century. Indeed, who would have imagined that this initially dusty desert happening eventually

would be covered by journalists representing media from around the globe? The Associated Press, Reuters, Vogue UK, “Access Hollywood,” Hollyscoop, “Inside Edition,” USA Today, Splash News & Pictures PopSugar, People Magazine, Berliner Photography and the New York Post jostled cheek to jowl along the red carpet with our local press — furiously recording images and newsworthy quotes from festival honorees such as Bruce Dern, who received the Career Achievement Award. Jane Fonda presented this award Dern; in 1978, they starred together in the Mary Bono (right), with daughter Chianna, talked about her late husband Sonny’s acclaimed Vietnam War-themed vision for the film festival. (Photo by Pat Krause)

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operation of the festivals, they also recognize the essential role of the volunteer coordinator.” The Auen Foundation grant is applied to the Volunteer Program and also partially underwrites the distribution of free screening tickets to local seniors. “The free tickets and the festival’s free shuttle bus provide our local fixed-income seniors more access to this world-class event,” said Catharine Reed, program director for the Auen Foundation. PSIFF runs Jan. 3-13, screening more than 187 films from 60 countries. For more info about the event and how to volunteer, visit psfilmfest.org or call 760.322.2930. Established in 1992, the Auen Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the overall quality of life of the aging population and raising awareness of the precious-end-oflife stage. The foundation supports charitable programs and services aimed at meeting the social needs of mature adults and their families. For more info, visit auenfoundation.org.

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By Frieda Noone PALM SPRINGS – Dance for Life, a showcase of spectacular performances by renowned dance companies in support of AIDS Assistance Program (AAP), is returning for a highly anticipated encore performance on Friday, Jan. 17, at 7 p.m. at the Palm Springs Art Museum’s Annenberg Theater. A spectrum of dance genres from contemporary jazz to classical ballet, avant-garde modern to technical Broadwaypromises to please the palette of even the most discerning dance fan. “Dance for Life continues to be one of the most exciting cultural and charitable events in town, and each year has drawn large crowds and great applause,” says Mark Anton, executive director of AAP. “We are looking forward to yet another wonderful night of brilliant dance performances and are proud that this event is becoming an annual tradition for us.” The evening begins with a champagne reception at the Palm Springs Art Museum at 6 pm, followed by the Dance for Life performance at 7 pm. Tickets for the event are $95 per person. VIP Seating is also available at $200 per person. This VIP-level ticket also includes entry to a special VIP reception with dancers and sponsors the evening before the performance at the Bouganvillea Room at Spencer’s Restaurant in Palm Springs. To purchase tickets, contact AAP at 760.325.8481 or visit aidsassistance.org. Over the last two decades, Dance for Life has raised more than four million dollars for Chicago’s HIV/AIDS community. Dance for Life has grown to become the largest dance performance-based HIV/AIDS fundraising event in the Midwest, and since its founding, every annual performance has sold out. Returning to Palm Springs for a third season, this event brings together renowned national dance companies, all joining forces to help those in need. Dance for Life Palm Springs continues the 22-year tradition set by its sister event and has invited only the finest concert dance companies from across the country to perform. Currently scheduled to appear are Giordano Dance Chicago, Nevada Ballet Theatre, Entity Dance Company, Tap Sounds Underground, L.A. Ballet and more. Giordano Dance Chicago, the original jazz dance company, captivates audiences worldwide with dynamic performances and

the diversity and wide appeal of its repertoire. Nevada Ballet Theatre is a classically based company committed to the highest artistic standards with an eclectic repertory, moving easily from the classics to the high-energy, contemporary ballets. Entity Dance Company explores the nature of human existence through the art of movement. Tap Sounds Underground has been entertaining audiences all over the World for more than three decades and displays their diverse and high-energy pieces along with the rich tradition of tap history. L.A. Ballet has become recognized as a world-class ballet company known for its superb stagings of the Balanchine repertory, stylistically meticulous classical ballets and its commitment to new works. Prior to the main performance, the members of Nevada Ballet Theatre will host a community outreach program beginning Monday, January 13th through Thursday, Jan. 16. The schedule will include a public rehearsal at a local dance studio, ballet workshops (for a nominal fee) for students interested in dance, grade school and high school lecture demonstrations, and public mini performances. All events/programs will take place at locations to be determined. A small portion of the proceeds from Dance for Life will also help support The Dancers’ Fund, providing immediate financial assistance for those facing life-threatening illness, injury, or circumstance. In the past, The Dancers’ Fund has provided assistance to qualified applicants dealing with HIV/ AIDS, leukemia, various forms of cancer, and traumatic injury. The Dancers’ Fund is available to Chicago-based, professionally trained working dancers and those whose primary source of income is derived by serving the dance community. Additionally, this resource is now available to any dancer participating in Dance for Life Palm Springs. Since its founding in 1991, AAP of Palm Springs remains dedicated to providing nutritional support to improve the quality of the lives of those surviving HIV/ AIDS. Initiated by a small group of concerned citizens, led by the late Gloria Greene and Jeannette Rockefeller, AAP provided meals to members of the community with low incomes and suffering with HIV/AIDS. Since then, AIDS Assistance Program’s client roster has grown to approximately 500 clients.

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Artist Gesso Cocteau Exhibit to Open in Feb.

Celebrate Love and the Human Spirit on Valentine’s Day Weekend with “20 Years of Bronze” By Larry Jameson PALM DESERT – Explore the gamut of emotions and the human form at an opening reception for “20 Years of Bronze,” a captivating new exhibit showcasing the inspirational work of acclaimed artist Gesso Cocteau at Classic Art Gallery, on Saturday, Feb. 15, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The gallery is located at 73-399 El Paseo. At the opening party, guests can meet the artist and enjoy a large collection of her compelling

the human form. “I began making bronze sculpture as a way to reflect my own life’s journey,” said Cocteau. “I want my sculptures to be a language that becomes the tangible expression of thought. The truth that lives in the posture of the body is what becomes evident — a truth that reflects the condition of the human spirit.” Her monumental works include a 51-foot cast bronze, “Endless Celebration,” the tallest standing cast bronze sculpture

“I want my sculptures to be a language that becomes the tangible expression of thought. The truth that lives in the posture of the body is what becomes evident — a truth that reflects the condition of the human spirit.” —Artist Gesso Cocteau bronze sculptures that evoke the emotional intensity of the human spirit in a minimalist, pure form. The exhibit will also include many of Cocteau’s stunning original drawings of the human body. Joy, jubilation, love, desire, grief and despair are all present in the artist’s work. An Indian Wells resident, Cocteau has been showing in galleries since the late 1970s, with her work evolving from drawings in pen and ink, to painting, to fabricated steel sculptures. In 1990, she began focusing on casting in bronze — evolving toward a celebration of

in America, installed in Bellevue, Wash., and a 20-foot cast bronze Dragon commissioned by Don Brownstein and installed in Los Angeles. Some of her many commissions, aside from major private collectors, include sculptures for Eisenhower Medical Center, The Greg and Stacy Renker Pavilion, and Hard Rock Cafes in Rome, Berlin, Niagara Falls, Boston, Cleveland and Orlando. The opening reception is an exciting opportunity to meet and mingle with the renowned artist. Those wishing to attend are asked to RSVP at 760.568.3355.

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Actor and best-selling health and wellness author Suzanne Somers is set to attend. By Frieda Noone PALM SPRINGS – In the effort to improve community health and well-being, knowledge is the key. The City of Palm Springs is working to help its residents make strides towards a healthier lifestyle with its annual Mayor’s Race, Swim and Wellness Festival taking place Saturday, Jan. 11, at Ruth Hardy Park, bringing experts and local resources together to help the community.

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afternoon with various swimming events. “We want to show the variety of options that are easily accessible right here in our community,” continues Pougnet. The morning will include actress, performer, television personality and acclaimed bestselling health and wellness author Suzanne Somers (“I’m Too Young for This!”) and Tai Chi sensation Scott Cole, along with activities on stage like Bollywood-inspired Doonya, POP-Pilates with Cassie Ho and Tae Bo, presented by its well-known creator Billy Blanks. The Wellness Festival opens at 7:30 am and features over 60 vendors who will offer free health screening, blood sugar tests, wellness information, nutritional samples and free activities such as rock climbing from Rent This Rock, a new addition for 2014. At the Wellness Festival, the main stage will highlight a variety of fitness options to help warm up the runners as well as anyone who is attending. Scheduled to appear are Billy Blanks, the creator of Tae Bo Fitness, the revolutionary total body fitness system that has helped millions of people around the world get in shape and feel great. Pilates sensation Cassie Ho, teacher of POP Pilates, whose Blogilates YouTube channel has helped a world-wide audience get in to shape. Doonya creators Priya Pandya and Kajal Desai, whose

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Bollywood-inspired workout program is changing the face of fitness and building community through dance will be there to get you moving. Also new this year is the 1 p.m. Swim Challenge at the Palm Springs Swim Center, located at 405 S. Pavilion Way. The Palm Springs Piranha swim team will host the event. The Piranhas are a 40-year-old organization that offers water polo as well as swim lessons for children and adults. “Health and wellness programs for our community are a priority for us. Working with the Clinton Foundation Health Matters initiative ensures we reach our fullest potential in improving the health of our citizens,” says Mayor Pougnet. “This event is for anyone who wants to learn about wellness and start setting goals to live a healthier lifestyle.” The Mayor’s Race, Swim and Wellness Festival is program designed to raise awareness about the connection between sustainability and wellness and to reduce childhood obesity, which has become a health crisis pandemic across the U.S. The event is sponsored by The Clinton Health Matters Initiative, part of the Clinton Foundation. Hot Purple Energy (HPE), the comprehensive energy solutions company that has fast become k n o w n for raising energy use awareness in new, exciting, and different ways, will once again solar-power the wellness event. “ T h i s e v e n t supports an excellent c a u s e making it a perfect fit for us to support considering energy conservation is an extremely important issue for sustaining a healthy planet,” said HPE President Nate Otto. “Our goal is continued education to our valley residents about how they can use energy conservatively throughout their home, from appliances to solar power possibilities.” As a comprehensive energy solution company with an established background in general contracting, HPE offers complimentary in-depth energy efficiency

overviews, providing recommendations and solutions for short- and long-term energy use. By developing an extensive fleet of mobile solar generators, they also offer off-grid solar energy to popular Coachella Valley events. When HPE is powering a local event they usually bring along HPE All Stars — customized bands of local musicians — performing nearby and energizing crowds with their live entertainment, powered by solar. Uniquely involved in donating power and music to community events, HPE is a champion of energy education and strives to make an impact in teaching the public about sustainability and taking control of their energy future. The company partners with the Palm Springs Path to Sustainability and is dedicated to designing tailored, cost effective, energy solutions to meet the needs of home and business owners. Over the past few years, HPE has proven that their on and off grid solutions are reliable, effective, and quiet. HPE is a full-service energy company with a passion for providing solar systems and comprehensive energy solutions so that individuals and businesses can take control of their energy futures. Established in 2009, HPE is revered for its superior designs, q u a l i t y components, f i n e installation techniques, a n d commitment to providing outstanding customer service. HPE’s portfolio of clients includes College of the Desert, Las Casuelas Terraza, the Gerald Ford and Abernathy Estates, the Morrison, Alta Verde Group’s Escena and Monte Sereno home communities, as well as hundreds of private consumers. Registration for the Mayor’s Race is available now through yoursustainablecity. com or on active.com.

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By Jackie Devereaux PALM SPRINGS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The U.S. Supreme Court handed down a historic ruling on Wednesday, Jun. 26 to grant same sex marriages across the nation. In their ruling on DOMA and Californiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Proposition 8, the justices overturned a previous lower court ruling which declared same sex marriage unconstitutional. Within minutes of the landmark ruling, local hoteliers and wedding planners scrambled to promote Palm Springs as a premiere wedding destination. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Supreme Courtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

historic action today overturning DOMA and dismissing the appeal of Californiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Proposition 8, clearing the way for same-sex marriage in our state is a huge victory for the LGBT community. This is about equal rights and I HT NYH[PĂ&#x201E;LK [OH[ [OL JV\Y[ OHZ recognized that we are all the same,â&#x20AC;? said Palm Springs Mayor Steve Pougnet. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My husband Christopher and I look forward to same-sex weddings commencing again in the state of California â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and rest assured the City of Palm Springs will continue to be a destination committed to celebrating the

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institution of marriage, both heterosexual and same-sex,â&#x20AC;? Pougnet said in a prepared statement â&#x20AC;&#x153;Riverside County is prepared to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples and record their marriages immediately after the anticipated direction is received from the state and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Hopefully that day will be here soon,â&#x20AC;? said Supervisor John J. Benoit. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled on the matter of Hollingsworth v. Perry, making

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Local Men Charged in Vanderbilt Rape Case By Jackie Devereaux PALM DESERT - The attorney for one of the men charged with allegedly tampering with evidence in a Vanderbilt rape case said his client, Joseph Dominick Quinzio, 20, of Palm Desert, received a video of the alleged rape through his phone as a text message. Criminal Defense Attorney )YL[[ .YLLUĂ&#x201E;LSK ^P[O [OL 3VZ (UNLSLZ SH^ Ă&#x201E;YT VM 2LUULY HUK Greenfield admitted that his client, Quinzio, â&#x20AC;&#x153;saw the video

and became very disturbed.â&#x20AC;? Quinzio, along with Miles Finley, 19, of Bermuda Dunes are friends of Brandon Vandenburg, 20, of Indio. The three young men played football together at Xavier College Preparatory High School in Palm Desert. Vandenburg was arrested MVY Ă&#x201E;]L JV\U[Z VM YHWL HUK [^V counts of sexual battery against an unconscious 21-year-old female Vanderbilt student. Vandenburg is also charged with videotaping the female victim

and passing on those videos to others. The alleged rape and video tapping took place on June 23 in Tennessee. .YLLUĂ&#x201E;LSK ZHPK [OL ]PKLV was sent to his client. Quinzio and Finley both are charged with tampering with electronic evidence and scheduled to appear in separate courtrooms on Tuesday, Aug. 20 for extradition hearings. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (Quinzio) being accused of somehow tampering with or destroying evidence, and

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about him. Howâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s he been living all these years,â&#x20AC;? the younger Alihodic said through a German/ By Jackie Devereaux newspaper article describing English interpreter. Jens said he started looking how his dad was rescued twice Emin Bernd Alihodic was off Mount San Jacinto on Feb. for his father about a year and born on July 21, 1951 in Siegen, 9, 2009 and then again on May a half ago after meeting the SV]L VM OPZ SPML 2HYPU /\LILYZ Germany and immigrated to the 13, 2010. United States sometime in the Jens, who speaks little or no /L HUK 2HYPU ^HU[ [V Z[HY[ [OLPY late 1980s. Alihodic left behind English, was adopted by his step- own family soon and through two children and an ex-wife. His father at the age of 10 and only her urging, they traveled to son, Jens (Alihodic) Luschnt, knows a little about his biological Palm Springs to search for his 35, came to Palm Springs on father from stories his mother told biological father. Monday, Aug. 12 to search for him through the years. his biological father with only a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to know more Continues on Page 4

nothing could be further than the [Y\[O Âš .YLLUĂ&#x201E;LSK ZHPK Nashville, Tennessee Metro police traveled to California in July to interview both Quinzio and Finley about their involvement with the cover up. .YLLUĂ&#x201E;LSK ZHPK OPZ JSPLU[ ^HZ so disturbed by the video, that he went to the Riverside County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department on Friday, Aug. 16 and reported everything he knew. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Doing the right thing was what prompted him to go to the ZOLYPMM Âš .YLLUĂ&#x201E;LSK ZHPK RUV^PUN an investigation was going on. .YLLUĂ&#x201E;LSK ZHPK VUS` ^OLU

Quinzio showed up to talk to PU]LZ[PNH[VYZ KPK OL Ă&#x201E;UK V\[ [OH[ there was a warrant for his arrest in Tennessee. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He (Quinzio) was simply sent a text message, unwanted, unsolicited, out of the blue, put in a terrible situation by someone who he thought was a friend,â&#x20AC;? .YLLUĂ&#x201E;LSK ZHPK Quinzio is being held without bail at the Southwest Detention Center. Finley is being held at the Larson Justice Center in Indio without bail and is also expected to appear in court Tuesday. Both young men are Continues on Page 10

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Run .The following person is (are) doing business as: Date 7/24, 7/31, 8/7 and 8/14/13 Amended 12/18, 1a STUDIO B HAIR DESIGNS, PALM SPRINGS 25, 1/3, 1/8/2014. DSW 13-30313 SALON 520 S. INDIAN CANYON DR, PALM SPRINGS CA 92262. Riverside County. Full name of registrant(s): 2a. BIANCA-SPANO 2001 DEL NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE LAGO PALM SPRINGS CA 92262. This business OF: JULIANNA BODOR aka JULIANNA E. BODOR is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not CASE NO. INP 1300343. To all heirs, beneficiaries, yet begun to transact business under the ficti- creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who tious name(s) listed above. I declare that all the may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, information in this statement is true and correct. (A or both, of: JULIANNA BODOR aka JULIANNA registrant who declares as true, information which E. 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THE STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE PETITION REQUESTS authority to administer USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the estate under the Independent Administration NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF AN- of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the perOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON sonal representative to take many actions without LAW (see Section 14411, et seq., BUSINESS AND obtaining court approval. Before taking certain PROFESSIONS CODE.) Run date 1/1, 8, 15, 22, very important actions, however, the personal 2014. DSW 14-40001 representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The indeFICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT pendent administration authority will be granted The following person is (are) doing business as: 1a unless an interested person files an objection to CROSSFIRE MECHANICAL 41400 CAMBRIDGE the petition and shows good cause why the court AVE, BERMUDA DUNES, CA 92203. Riverside should not grant the authority A HEARING on the County. Full name of registrant(s): 2a. LOUIS J petition will be held in this court as follows: FEBDOMBROWSKI (JACOB) 41400 CAMBRIDGE RUARY 6, 2014 AT 8:45 a.m., Dept. 1A. The name AVE BERMUDA DUNES CA 92203. This business and address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE 46200 yet begun to transact business under the ficti- Oasis Street Indio, CA 92201 Indio Branch. IF YOU tious name(s) listed above. 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Note: THIS personal representative appointed by the court FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT within the later of either (1) four months from the EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS date of first issuance of letters to a general perFILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. sonal representative, as defined in section 58(b) A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE- of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from MENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE the date of mailing or personal delivery to you FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF of a notice under section 9052 of the California AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTI- Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal TIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeOR COMMON LAW (see Section 14411, et seq., able in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Run kept by the court. If you are a person interested in date 12/25, 1/1, 1/8, 1/15/2014. DSW 13-30476 the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT an petition or account as provided in Probate .The following person is (are) doing business any Code 1250. A Request for Special Notice as: 1a DESERT IMPORT/EXPORT AUTO SALES form issection available from the court clerk. ATTORNEY 74990 JONI DR. #1 PALM DESERT, CA 92260. FOR PETITIONER: TONI EGGEBRAATEN 77564 Mailing Address 17 CHANDON CT RANCHO COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE, #191 PALM DESERT CA MIRAGE, CA 92270. Riverside County. Full name 92211 (760) 772-4292. Publication date 1/3, 8, 10, of registrant(s): 2a. KERRI ELIZABETH DEPIERRO 2014. DSW 14-60003 17 CHANDON CT RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270. This business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the T.S. No.: 13-50911 TSG Order No.: 02-13024680 fictitious business name(s) listed above on 2008. A.P.N.: 661-202-014-8 ATTENTION RECORDER: I declare that all the information in this statement THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATis true and correct. (A registrant who declares as TACHED SUMMARY IS APPLICABLE TO THE true, information which he or she knows to be NOTICE PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR ONLY false, is guilty of a crime.) Signed: KERRI E. DE- PURSUANT TO CA CIVIL CODE 2923.3 NOTE: PIERRO This statement was filed with the County THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION Clerk of Riverside County on 12/09/2013.LARRY IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED ćł¨ďź&#x161;ć&#x153;Źć&#x2013;&#x2021;äťśĺ&#x152;&#x2026;ĺ?Ť W. WARD, Signed by: V. 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IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUB(see Section 14411, et seq., BUSINESS AND LIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF PROFESSIONS CODE.) Run date 12/18, 25, 1/1, THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST 1/8/2014. DSW 13-30475 YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 1/29/2014 at 9:00 AM, Old Republic Default ManServices, a Division of Old Republic NaFICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT agement Title Insurance Company as duly appointed .The following person is (are) doing business tional Trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust, Recorded as: 1a PLANT IT GREEN SAFE GROW SOLU- 11/9/2005 as Instrument 2005-0932218 in TIONS 31870 AVE LA GAVIOTA CATHEDRAL book --, page -- of OfficialNo. in the office CITY CA 92234. Riverside County. Full name of of the Recorder of RiversideRecords County, California, registrant(s): 2a. KENNETH DANIEL BLAKELEY executed by: ORVILLE ISLAND, AN UNMARRIED 31870 AVE LA GAVIOTA CATHEDRAL CITY CA MAN, as Trustor, PRIMESOURCE FUNDING, A 92234. This business is conducted by: INDI- CORPORATION as Beneficiary. WILL SELL AT VIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER business under the fictitious name(s) listed above. FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale by cash, I declare that all the information in this statement a cashierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s check drawn by a state or national is true and correct. (A registrant who declares bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit as true, information which he or she knows to union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savbe false, is guilty of a crime.) Signed: KENNETH ings and loan association, savings association, D BLAKELEY. This statement was filed with the or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the County Clerk of Riverside County on 12/11/2013. Financial Code and authorized to do business in LARRY W. WARD, Signed by: S. PEREZ I-2013- this state). At the front steps to the entrance of 03178. Note: THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME the former Corona Police Department, at 849 W. STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE Sixth Street Corona, CA all right, title and interest DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS of Trust in the property situated in said County and NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE state, and as more fully described in the above THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN other common designation, if any, of the real propTHIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME erty described above is purported to be: 64933 IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER OAKMOUNT BLVD, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW CA 92240 The undersigned Trustee disclaims (see Section 14411, et seq., BUSINESS AND any liability for any incorrectness of the street PROFESSIONS CODE.) Run date 12/18, 25, 1/3, address and other common designation, if any, 1/8/2014. DSW 13-30474 shown herein. Said sale will be made in an â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS ISâ&#x20AC;? condition, but without covenant or warranty, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, .The following person is (are) doing business as: or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal 1a KINGDOM SHIRTS 80765 CANYON-TRAIL sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, INDIO CA 92201. Riverside County. Full name of with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), registrant(s): 2a. DARNELL DURAY REED 80765 advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed CANYON TRAIL INDIO CA 92201. This business of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant com- of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said menced to transact business under the fictitious Deed of Trust, to-wit: $235,021.80 (Estimated). business name(s) listed above on 4/1/13. I declare Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, that all the information in this statement is true will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible and correct. (A registrant who declares as true, that at the time of sale the opening bid may be information which he or she knows to be false, is less than the total indebtedness due. NOTICE TO guilty of a crime.) Signed: DARNELL REED. This POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidstatement was filed with the County Clerk of Riv- ding on this property lien, you should understand erside County on 12/13/2013.LARRY W. WARD, that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee Signed by: S. ROMERO I-2013-03190 Note: auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS auction does not automatically entitle you to free FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. and clear ownership of the property. You should A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE- also be aware that the lien being auctioned off MENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF at the auction, you are or may be responsible AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTI- for paying off all liens senior to the lien being TIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE the property. You are encouraged to investigate OR COMMON LAW (see Section 14411, et seq., the existence, priority, and size of outstanding BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Run liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office or a title insurance date 12/18, 25, 1/3, 1/8/2014. DSW 13-473 company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these AMENDED STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT resources, you should be aware that the same OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed following fictitious business name(s) has been of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY abandoned by the following person(s): TO DYE OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of FOR HAIR STUDIO 45120 SAN PABLO SUITE 2K sale may be postponed one or more times by the PALM DESERT CA 92260 RIVERSIDE COUNTY mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuFull name of registrant(s): TRACY MARIE HUNS- ant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. BERGER 74378 MYRSIER AVE PALM DESERT The law requires that information about trustee

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sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (714) 573-1965 or visit this Internet Web site www.priorityposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 13-50911. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The Declaration pursuant to California Civil Code, Section 2923.5(a) was fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded on 7/3/2013 Date: 1/6/2014 Old Republic Default Management Services, A Division of Old Republic National Title Insurance Company, as Trustee 500 City Parkway West, Suite 200, Orange, CA 92868-2913 (866) 263-5802 For Sale Information Contact: Priority Posting & Publishing (714) 573-1965 Dalaysia Ramirez, Trustee Sale Officer â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are attempting to collect a debt, and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose.â&#x20AC;? P1077542 1/8, 1/15, 01/22/2014. DSW 14-40010 APN: 694-010-015-6 TS No: CA05002516-13-1 TO No: 1504116 NOTICE OF TRUSTEEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED July 16, 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On January 13, 2014 at 09:00 AM, at the front steps to the entrance of the former Corona Police Department 849 W. Sixth Street Corona, CA 92882, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on July 24, 2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0478739 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, executed by SHAUN CARLIN A SINGLE MAN , as Trustor(s), in favor of NATIONAL CITY MORTGAGE A DIVISION OF NATIONAL CITY 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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;as isâ&#x20AC;?. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 34940 TIOGA, THOUSAND PALMS, CA 92276- 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 Trusteeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sale is estimated to be $138,048.28 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Trusteeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 bidderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 recorderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Priority Posting and Publishing at 714573-1965 for information regarding the Trusteeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sale or visit the Internet Web site address listed below for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA05002516-13-1. 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: December 10, 2013 TRUSTEE CORPS TS No. CA05002516-131 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 949-2528300 Joseph Barragan, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.priorityposting.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Priority Posting and Publishing at 714-573-1965 TRUSTEE CORPS MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. P1074326 12/18, 12/25, 01/01/2014. DSW 13-30472

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house of travel, higher education, professors, publishers, philosophy and philosophies. You may sense travel is your next destination: knowing people of other cultures, other religions and languages will help you learn. You want to be taught and inspired. You want to be taken away from daily life and create new realities. You want substantial and material actions that produce real results. CANCER You understand realities others can’t comprehend. You’re able to communicate with the unseen world. You can be secretive and not share sometimes. For your protection. It’s important to practice calmness, to not hold memories or grudges, to not gossip and to hold others’ secrets within your heart. You don’t miss much. You’re aware always of what’s occurring. You know quick actions don’t yield proper responses.

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G R A __ __ H O __ __ E R Answers: 1) Fly, 2) Ant, 3) Wasp, 4) Beetle, 5) Ladybug, 6) Waterbug, 7) Grasshopper

Fact or Fiction?

List 10 words that rhyme with “bug.”_ 1. ___________

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10. ___________ Some answers: drug, dug, hug, lug, mug, pug, rug, shrug, slug, tug

Caterpillar Challenge Caterpillars do not stay caterpillars forever. Most change into butterflies. Here are some questions about caterpillars. How many can you answer correctly?

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Caterpillars are always green. Fact or Fiction? Caterpillars have hard bodies. Fact or Fiction? Caterpillars eat a lot. Fact or Fiction? Caterpillars eat mostly insects. Fact or Fiction? Some caterpillars feed on poisonous plants. Fact or Fiction? Caterpillars make great meals for some animals. Fact or Fiction? To prevent themselves from being eaten, some caterpillars shoot out acid. Fact or Fiction? 8) Caterpillars are a good source of protein. Fact or Fiction? 9) Caterpillars are harmless to humans. Fact or Fiction? 10) Caterpillars can cause a lot of damage to crops. Fact or Fiction? 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7)

Answers: 1) Fiction, caterpillars come in all kinds of colors, 2) Fiction, caterpillars have soft bodies, 3) Fact, 4) Fiction, caterpillars eat mostly plants—some eat plants and insects, 5) Fact, 6) Fact, 7) Fact, 8) Fact, 9) Fiction, some caterpillars can cause skin rashes among other problems, 10) Fact

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What do you see when you hear the word “insect”? Something small, like a beetle or ant, right? Imagine coming across an insect that weighed about as much as three mice. Wow! The Giant Weta of New Zealand is one of the world’s largest insects. Mark Moffett found the Giant Weta on Little Barrier Island in New Zealand. About the size of an adult hand, the insect has a seven-inch wingspan and a big appetite—it ate almost an entire carrot. After studying it for a bit, Moffett and his team returned the Giant Weta to its home. While the Giant Weta is the heaviest insect on record, there are many other large insects. Some of these are the Elephant, Goliath and Titan Beetles, the Giant Burrowing Cockroach, the Giant Camel Spider, the Giant Walking Stick and the Atlas Moth.

January 8, 2014

DesertSTAR

Coachella Valley Boys’ Hoops Roundup By Dan Marinelli

Claremont High School Indio High School Rajahs Wolfpack 62 / Palm Desert 62 / Murrieta Mesa High High School Aztecs 55 School Rams 41

Buckley High School Griffins 77 / Cathedral City High School Lions 37

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO – Despite two players scoring over 15 points, Palm Desert (2-0 in DVL, 8-5 Overall) still could not best a slightly superior Claremont (0-0 in Sierra League, 12-4 Overall) squad at San Juan Hills High School on Jan. 4. At the end of the third quarter, the Aztecs had a total of 46 points and possessed an unconvincing three-point lead. In the fourth quarter, however, the Wolfpack scored 19 points — the most points they scored in any quarter, all game — outscoring the Aztecs by 10 to complete the exciting comeback win. Junior forward Anthony Murdica and senior guard Eric Oetting scored 17 and 16 points, respectively, for Palm Desert. The Aztecs’ defense conceded 22 points to Wolfpack center Chris Edward. On Jan. 7, the Indio High School Rajahs took their first-place record and star Isaiah Thomas’s 21.6 points a game into Palm Desert High School in Palm Desert’s first DVL game since Dec. 19. This significant matchup featured two of the DVL’s best teams and will likely have league championship implications. Additionally, on Jan. 9, Palm Desert has another home game against the Coachella Valley High School Arabs. In their final nonleague game of the season, the Aztecs travel to Shadow Hills High School on Jan. 11 to take on the Knights.

RANCHO MIRAGE – A first quarter collapse ending in a 27-point deficit was Cathedral City’s (1-1 in DVL, 9-4 Overall) downfall in the MaxPreps Holiday Classic championship game against Sherman Oaks-based Buckley (0-0 in Liberty League, 17-0 Overall) at Rancho Mirage High School on Dec. 30. Cathedral City did, however, manage to go toeto-toe with last year’s Division 5AA Southern Section champions in the second quarter, matching the Griffins with 14 points. Yet, after being down 29-2 at the end of the first quarter to a team the caliber of Buckley, the game had essentially been decided. Buckley went back to work in the third quarter, scoring 21 points and giving up a stingy five. Cathedral City outscored Buckley in the final quarter, 16-13, but by then, the Griffins had removed all of their starters. It is hard to find the silver lining in a 40-point loss but if the Lions had not dug themselves such a hole in the first eight minutes, the game would have been relatively close. If the Lions wish to compete with Indio High School and Palm Desert High School for a DVL Championship, they will have to minimize their opponents’ role players from scoring 10-plus points. The Lions resumed league play on Jan. 7 against the Xavier Prep High School Saints at Cathedral City High School. On Jan. 10, the Lions welcome the Desert Hot Springs High School Golden Eagles in Cathedral City’s final non-league game. The Lions travel on Jan. 14 to take on the La Quinta High School Blackhawks.

HEMET – Indio (1-0 in DVL, 11-4 Overall) had two players score 20 points in a 21-point rout of Murrieta Mesa (0-0 in Southwestern League, 8-6 Overall) in the championship game of the Hemet Tournament at Hemet High School on Jan. 3. By defeating Desert Hot Springs High School on Jan. 2, the Rajahs achieved a 3-0 record in the roundrobin tournament, which earned the Rajahs their place in the championship game against the Rams. Against Desert Hot Springs, Indio star player Isaiah Thomas had 18 points, eight rebounds and six assists; senior Cesar Cid added 11 points and seven assists. In the Rajahs championship victory over the Rams, sophomore William Thigpen recorded another impressive game with 20 points and four assists. Cesar Cid also contributed 20 points with four assists, and Isaiah Thomas logged another well-rounded game with 18 points, six assists and four rebounds. On Jan. 7, DVL play resumed as the Rajahs traveled to Palm Desert to take on the DVL favorite Aztecs. Indio goes back on the road on Jan. 9 to take on the Indians at Palm Springs High School. The Rajahs return home on Jan. 14 to face-off with the Xavier Prep High School Saints.

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Celebrating the beautiful healing hideaways of California’s Spa City, the Desert Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce along with the Hoteliers Association of Desert Hot Springs will host the 5th Annual Spa Tour on Thursday, January 30, 2014 from 5pm to 8:30pm. Overlooking the Palm Springs area, Desert Hot Springs is home to dozens of boutique resorts known world-wide for their natural, healing, hot mineral waters and represent various styles to include Mid-century Modern, Moroccan, casual, classic and clothing optional. Spa Tour is an amazing opportunity to see several of these properties in one evening, and the beauty that rests within. Tickets are available for the 5th Annual Spa Tour and can be purchased Monday-Friday from 9am to 4pm by calling the Desert Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce at 760-329-6403 or in person at 11-999 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs. Available ticket levels and prices are as follows: VIP Tour: $125 if purchased by January 10th, $150 from January 11th (VIP Tour ticket includes: Welcome Reception at the new Essense restaurant located in Two Bunch Palms Resort, swag bag, spa robe, guided coach tour, one additional drawing entry and an AfterTour Party at Miracle Springs Resort) Guided Coach Tour: $40 if purchased by January 10th, $50 from January 11th Self - Guided Tour: $20 if purchased by January 10th, $30 from January 11th *All ticket sales are final and nonrefundable

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Join The UPS Store for their 1 Year Anniversary Mixer & Ribbon Cutting! When: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm Where: UPS Store 14080 Palm Dr. Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 Cost: Members $5.00 Prospective Members $10.00 Light Snacks • Networking Fun • Prizes