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President Obama Visit Congressman Raul Ruiz and President Obama holding Sky Ruiz. Photo by Pat Krause

Congressman Ruiz brought his wife and twins Sage and Sky; the President held one of the Congressman’s three-month-old babies.

Story and Photos by Pat Krause President Obama made his second annual Fathers Day Trip to our Valley on Sat. June 20th.

Air Force one touched down at 11:00 after a short visit to LA and San Francisco. On hand to greet the President was Tribal Chairman Jeff Grubbe, Rancho Mirage Mayor, Dana Hobart, and Congressman Raul Ruiz.

President Obama stood at the door of the plane and waved as he made his way down to greet them. Obama saluted the servicemen that waited for him on the ground.

Congressman Ruiz told the President that he had brought along his wife and 2 little newborn twins. The President said he needed some baby time and said

they should all go over and meet the little twins. President Obama held Sky Ruiz and patted Sage Ruiz on the head and greeted Monica Ruiz. Photographers had a field day with that photograph.

Presidential staff photographers all made a mad dash over to the press area to get the photos of the President and the babies. All the the security also had to follow

Dick Van Patten dies at 86

‘Eight is Enough’ star died Tuesday in Santa Monica, CA

By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Dick Van Patten, the genial, round-faced comic actor who premiered on Broadway as a child, starred on television in its infancy and then, in middle age, found lasting fame as the patriarch on TV’s “Eight is Enough,” has died.

Van Patten died Tuesday in Santa Monica, California, of complications from diabetes, said his publicist, Daniel Bernstein. He was 86.

Born in New York, the veteran entertainer began his

career as a model and child actor, making his Broadway debut in 1935 at the age of seven, billed as “Dickie Van Patten.”

He would go on to appear in 27 other Broadway plays, acting alongside such giants as Melvyn Douglas, Tallulah Bankhead and, for three years, as the son of Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne in “O Mistress Mine.”

In 1949, he began a sevenyear run on one of TV’s earliest series, the CBS comedy “Mama,” playing one of the sons of a Norwegian-American family in early 1900s San Francisco.

Van Patten’s greatest TV success was as Tom Bradford, a widower and father of eight who met and married Abby (played by Betty Buckley), with whom he set up a loving if chaotic household.

The ABC comedy-drama aired from 1977-1981.

“Every day on set he was a happy, jovial person, always generous and ready to play, tease and always keep us all laughing,” said Buckley. “He was the consummate professional, a wonderful actor, master of comedy, and a kind and Continues on Page 7

along to protect the President.

Ruiz said he was thrilled that this happened on his first Fathers Day weekend. Ruiz said that was what is so great about our country when a poor boy from parents who toiled in the fields can rise to be a congressman and have your children meet the President. This can only happen in America. Monica Ruiz said her

mother would be excited beyond words to see the President holding one of her grandchildren.

Dana Hobart and his wife Vicki was supposed to visit family for Fathers Day, but their children felt greeting the President was more important. This was the first-time Vicki Hobart had seen Continues on Page 2

The President leaves the desert

Story and Photo by Pat Krause President Obama made this a very short trip only to have to leave again on Sunday afternoon.

He made use of the two days here in the Desert to play a little golf on this personal outing. This was a whirlwind trip as, he was attending a fund-raising event on Thursday in Los Angeles. On Friday, he flew to San Francisco for another fundraiser at a private residence. He made a few speeches at the functions, some on global warming. He flew into Palm Springs on Sat. Morning.

President Obama managed to get off a couple of rounds of golf while he visited the Desert on his MINI Fathers Day vacation. He played golf with friends at the private Porcupine Creek golf course on Sunday

Morning. He brought along his golfing partner buddies again this year as they play together frequently. He played a bit on Sat. afternoon after he landed.

He spent Saturday night at a private home in Thunderbird Country Club. The pool reported he exercised at a facility near Thunderbird Country Club early on Sat. Morning. His days here were filled in his time away from the White House.

He was scheduled to leave Sunday afternoon at 1:20. He was delayed until he flew off at 3:00. Even the heat didn’t seem to deter his determination to get off a round of golf at his favorite golf courses here in the Desert.

Let’s hope he continues to make stops in our Valley to play golf and meet other world leaders.

Story and Photos by Pat Krause The 2015 Palm Springs Shortfest held its opening-night films with a happy theme. The title for the opening nights films were “Make Em Laugh” and they chose films that actually would make people laugh and put them in a good mood to start the festival. The films came from around the world and included shorts from France and Belgium.

The Festival will screen more than 330 films that included 77 worlds, 65 North American and 19 USA premiers.

Opening night’s first film was called, Love is Blind, and was about young couples that are having an affair when her deaf boyfriend comes home unexpectedly. The couple yell back and forth about his getting out of the house knowing her boyfriend cannot hear. The boyfriend then gives his girlfriend a surprise when he opens the door, and she sees all her hearing friends with shocked looks upon their faces as they heard it all.

Other films were very short and dealt with many funny ideas.

The final film was Albertine that showed an elderly couple. The older lady spent her days going to funerals and planning her own when an aging gentleman

neighbor offered to replace a light on opening night. bulb for her. Then the fun began The opening night after as they spent the evening getting party was held at LuLu to know each other.

California Bistro in Palm Palm Springs International Springs following the films.

Film Festival chairman spoke to Great food and drinks were the crowd and said film makers served to a full house at should go to the seminars and the cafe. You could see after that to the parties to mingle filmmakers getting together with other filmmakers to learn to discuss their films with from each other. This festival is each other. The Short Festival a learning experience that can be continues to grow each year. a stepping-stone for feature films. Matzner said it is the biggest Forums feature every aspect and best Shortfest in the US. of film making from financing, Each day has a distinctive Budgets, latest trends, casting, theme and a different after Darryl Macdonald, Harold Matzner, Harriet Baron and Laura Henneman cinematography programming, party. Ticket sales are at an directing and more. Sessions all-time high. were held everyday that included master classes and ro u n d t a b l e discussions.

Festival Director D a r r y l Macdonald and Harriet Baron spoke to the audience. They asked all the film makers to stand and there must have been at least 50 that rose up to Film Makers,Tim Tsiklauri, Nicola Peeperkoorn and Trevor Holcomb Halston Hair, Sig Craig, David Lee and Jeffrey Bernstein be recognized

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the President and was thrilled beyond words. Jeff Grubbe said that the President invited him to greet him when he is in the Desert. He felt honored that the President gives notice to the tribe and all American Indians.

Raul Ruiz was interviewed by all the press that was present. The press wanted to know what the President said and how Ruiz felt about the President holding and meeting his children, especially on Fathers Day. Ruiz was so thrilled and was so surprised that happened to his family.

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Pre-nuptial Agreements-A Wise Financial Decision

By Janice Gough When you are in love with someone and plan to co-habitat, romantically disturbing decisions can be awkward to discuss.

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However, the best time to have a discussion about how your money is best managed is prior to tying the knot or moving in with your partner. Why do couples avoid clearly defining in writing what their wishes are in regard to their accumulated wealth?

Clearly, they fear repercussions of addressing these questions.

There are stories found in every form of media about notables, who are divorcing, and the problems that are derived from not establishing a prior agreement.

Having this mediation with your partner will prove to become the wisest financial decision of your union. If raising the issue might be a problem, the one who wants a pre-nuptial may soften the decision by saying, “‘my financial advisor told me that I should have one”.

Having this discussion may reveal in depth each partner’s attitude about money, how they handle their assets, and how effective they are in communicating. Whether your plan is to co-habitat or to marry, it is important to get your agreements in writing.

Additionally, the timing of the agreement can be very important.

Cases have arisen where an agreement that was executed too close to the wedding was held to be invalid because it was said to be procured under duress. A pre-nuptial should be finalized and signed well before the wedding.

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By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL Dear Kelly, Our HOA permits homeowners to maintain small areas of common area with the understanding that the homeowner will pay for returning the area to the care of the HOA when he no longer wants the responsibility. Can we force a subsequent owner to assume these responsibilities? If so, how?

C.W., Goleta Dear C.W.: Associations too often make agreements with members without confirming future owners of the home are also bound.

The maintenance agreement can require future owners of

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the children of the first marriage.

Such agreements basically say, “What’s yours is yours and what’s mine is mine. We’ll pool some resources to enjoy the time we have together but our respective wealth will remain in our own bloodline.”

In another scenario, highnet-worth parent’s son is about to get married. If the wealth at issue is held by a parent of the bride or groom, using a trust can make a lot of sense. That’s frequently an elegant solution. Parental assets can be placed in trust for the child without the consent or perhaps even the knowledge of the future

spouse. Subsequently, property that has been transferred to a trust, may be excluded from any divorce settlements, and similarly excluded from estate assets passing to a surviving spouse.

is unnecessary and the board is trying to include too much commentary or discussion in the minutes. Taking minutes, while important, should not be a major task. Minutes are the record of what actions the corporation took at a given meeting. If it isn’t reflected in the minutes, then it didn’t happen. However, the function of minutes is to record what actions were taken, not to record what was said. In a nutshell, minutes should reflect: Which directors attended, what reports were received, what motions were made, and what was the outcome of each motion.

Therefore, proper minutes are very concise and short.

Secretaries should be able to focus on the deliberations, and not have to worry about creating a transcript or summary of the discussion.

Best regards to all board Kelly, I’m V.P. of my board. You secretaries, Kelly had an article about no recording of meetings. School boards can Kelly: Is there any law that video their meetings for heaven’s prohibits a board member’s sake. When I have to sub for our brother to be hired as a manager secretary, I miss a lot. I don’t do of the association? shorthand.

Y.O., Torrance M.B., Pasadena Dear Y.O.: Dear M.B.: Hiring a director’s brother is When meetings are being not expressly a conflict of interest recorded, most of the time it under the minimal standards

found in Civil Code Section 5350.

Furthermore, it is not a contract in which the director has a “material financial interest”, triggering disclosure under Corporations Code Section 7233. However, this is an example of something which, although not illegal, should be avoided. Hiring a member or relative can lead to questions regarding the board’s integrity.

Even where the member or relative offers a price substantially better than other bidders, there will always be neighbors who worry about whether the member or relative had an inside track to the contract. Hiring the brother of a director is even more questionable- the integrity questions and potential discord are not worth any savings which might be obtained.

Best regards, Kelly

Janice Gough is a Financial Advisor in Palm Springs. You may reach her at: Janice@ goughinsurance.com or by phone: Cell (650) 342-7744 for (760)251-7724. Contact her for your Personal, Complimentary Assessment and visit our website: www.goughinsurance. com

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In the case of co-habitation,” implied and oral” agreements may or may not hold up in court, depending on the circumstances, however any attorney who has ever tried a palimony case can tell you that they are not easy cases to win.

Since California is a community property state, our state laws determine 50/50 percent ownership of all assets accumulated during the marriage, when there is no prenuptial established.

A sound pre-nuptial agreement can specify the financial arrangements in case of a future divorce, as well as at either spouse’s death. Constructing a pre-nuptial that will withstand a possible challenge, may be fairly straightforward. Both parties should have their own attorney, and there should be full financial disclosure on both sides. Even if the “wealthier” spouse offers to pay attorney fees for the other spouse, the other spouse’s lawyer should act in the partner’s best interest. An examination of recent tax returns can help assure to the ‘to-be-weds’, that assets and income have been reliably reported.

Pre-nuptials are often used when the parties are older, entering into a second marriage, with children from the first marriage. In those cases, the idea of the agreement generally is caring for the surviving spouse during his or her widowhood while protecting an inheritance for

the property to be bound by the agreement, but a future owner may not be informed of the agreement and could dispute it.

If the association is allowing a permanent alteration to common area, or something else which involves shifting responsibility to the requesting homeowner, the agreement can be styled as a recordable agreement, i.e., an agreement which can be filed with the County Recorder office. Once filed with the Recorder (aka “recorded”) it is a “covenant running with the land” and automatically binds all later owners of the residence.

Recordable agreements should be drafted and approved by your association attorney.

Since this agreement is intended to last a long time, you want to get it right.

Thanks, Kelly

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

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Cyril Neville’s “Don’t Look Back�

Written By: Carolyn W. Gaines Aaron Neville’s baby brother named Cyril Neville is full of blues and Soul full Funk music fire ‘Don’t Look Back’ feel the message for a good reason.

The Grammy Winner has been singing professionally for several years his first debut solo single, �Gossip� and “Tell Me What’s On Your Mind.� Neville has cowritten songs with Bono of U2, Taj Mahal. Bob Dylan, Robbie Robertson, Dr. John Tab Benoit, and Willie Nelson have featured him on recordings.

Let’s Chat With A Star & See What Happens: Question 1: “Don’t Look Back� who are you speaking to and why?

Cyril said, “Don’t Look Back� is the first song idea I got from Bart Walker (guitarist in Royal Southern Brotherhood). At the time, I was dealing with a lot of frustrations stemming from behind-the-scenes intrigues that were happening, so when I saw the name of the first song idea from Bart I just burst out laughing because I saw it as a clear and a positive sign that things were going to be alright. And, when I heard the chorus, He had written for it, that confirmed my feelings because it was exactly what I needed to hear at that point in time. I also thought that this song could wind up being the title song of the CD, and that’s just what happened! Go figure!�

Question 2. Do you think your Blues sound is different than Buddy Guy, Eric Clapton, Eric Gales, B.B. King, and my father Roy Gaines?

Cyril said,� I think the Blues is a Universal Feeling and is expressed differently by everyone who loves and plays it. I also think that the Blues is the basis of all American music? What would this world be without the music of BB. King, without Bobby Blue Bland doing his thing? Without Muddy Waters and Howl’ in Wolf to grow up on, the Beatles and the Stones may have never left home. There’d be no Elvis or Jerry Lee. And a young Eric Clapton may have never crossed the sea. So, I’d say the Blues is the roux of America’s musical gumbo and what makes it so tasteful to people across the planet.

Question 3: Do you consider your band a Blues and Rock group‌. and Why? The Entertainer said,� We’re a Blues-based Spiritual, Jammin, Jazzy, Reggae, Zydeco, Roots, Rockin, World Beat, Soulful Funk Fusion Dance Band!�

Question 4: How often do you practice, How many hours a week and is practicing good for your band?

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Question 7: Why is it the Radio Stations or not playing Blues music? Just a special note Buddy Guy speaks out about Blues not being played on the Radio Stations.

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Lastly my famous question that I had the pleasure of asking Ric Hall, Ike Turner, and late great B.B.King several months before passing on to Glory and not â&#x20AC;&#x153;Staying Around A Little Longerâ&#x20AC;?â&#x20AC;Ś. which was sung by Buddy Guy and BB. King on

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2015 PSIS Announces Festival Winners Carry On Receives Best of the Festival Award Submarine Receives Future Filmmaker Award; The Way of Tea, Body Team 12 and Bear Story Receive Audience Awards

PALM SPRINGS, CA – The 2015 Palm Springs International ShortFest, the largest short film festival and only short film market in North America, announced its Festival award winners on Sunday, June 21, 2015. 330 short films screened throughout the Festival along with more than 3,000 filmmaker submissions available in the film market.

More than $115,000 in prizes, including $20,000 in cash awards were awarded in 21 categories.

Held from June 16-22, 2015, the Festival had another recordbreaking year in attendance for ticket buyers, filmmakers and film industry delegates.

It’s been a spectacular success on all fronts for ShortFest this year, with a uniformly ecstatic response from audience and filmmakers alike for the screenings, the panels and seminars and the special events the Festival mounted,” said Festival Director Darryl Macdonald. “With record numbers of attendees and filmmakers, the Festival lived up to its growing reputation as one of the most important events of its kind in the world.”

The 2015 Palm Springs International ShortFest award winners are: JURY AWARDS BEST OF FESTIVAL AWARD – Winner received $5,000 cash prize courtesy of the Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau, and Final Cut Pro X courtesy of Apple Computer.

The winner of this award may be eligible to submit their film to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for Oscar consideration.

Carry On (Esel) (Austria), Rafael Haider This sublime tale focuses on

an elderly couple who tend to what’s left of their once-thriving farm with the help of an aged donkey on its last legs. But when the time comes to face reality, can the farmer do what is called for?

GRAND JURY AWARD – Winner received $2,000 cash prize Over (UK), Jörn Threlfall What has happened in this quiet, suburban neighborhood?

Has there been a murder, a hitExceptional Cinematography and-run, an accident? The reality – August (Poland), Tomek Slesicki is both profound and deeply unexpected, and unfolds in AUDIENCE AWARDS reverse in this quiet mystery that B E S T LIVE ACTION rewards the patient viewer.

SHORT: The Way of Tea (les frémissements du thé) (France), FUTURE FILMMAKER Marc Fouchard AWARD – Winner received a Set in a small town in $2,000 cash prize. northern France, The Way of Tea Submarine (Brazil), Rafael explores the meeting of Alex, a Aidar young skinhead, and Malic, an Love and loneliness waltz in Arab shopkeeper, who meet this slow reveal of a man whose one fateful night that tests the connection to his lover keeps him mettle of both men. An eloquent finding new ways to re-ignite his statement about prejudice and past. stereotypes.

Runner-up – Contrapelo PA N AV I S I O N B E S T (Mexico/USA/UK), Gareth NORTH AMERICAN SHORT Dunnet-Alcocer – Camera package valued at $60,000 courtesy of Panavision.

BEST DOCUMENTARY Marta Rosa (USA/Mexico), SHORT: Body Team 12 (Liberia), Barbara Cigarroa David Darg In the aftermath of a tragedy, A glimpse into the work of a mother is forced to deal with a group of courageous people her own internal grief as well as tasked with the removal and the harsh realities of the world disposal of bodies during the around her.

Ebola outbreak in Liberia. Both gut wrenching and inspiring, the BEST STUDENT FILM film focuses on the sole woman AWARD (From a US Film School) on the team, and her perspective - $1,000 cash prize courtesy of on the crisis in her country.

KQED San Francisco and camera Runner-up – It’s Better in package valued at $10,000 Italian (USA/Italy), Jordan Ledy courtesy of Radiant Images It’s Better in Italian (USA/ BEST ANIMATION SHORT: Italy), Jordan Ledy Bear Story (Historia de un Oso) A delightful look behind the (Chile), Gabriel Osorio scenes at the world of dubbing Through the magical prism American movie stars in films for of a marionette theater, a worldthe Italian market. weary bear tells his life story.

Runner-up – SOAR (USA), HONORARY MENTIONS: Alyce Tzue Exceptional Performance by an Actress - Miriam Zohar, Paris SHORTFEST ONLINE on the Water (Paris Al Amayim) AUDIENE AWARD: The (Israel) Deadman (Peru), Franco

Finocchiaro A young man who everyone assumed was dead reappears at his parent’s house mysteriously after seven years, shortly followed by two detectives with more questions than answers.

Sami, an Albanian immigrant to Norway, spends the day babysitting his boss’ spoiled adolescent son who teaches him a surprising lesson about the sacrifices he’s made for his family back home.

J U RY C AT E G O R Y AWARDS: Awards in the nonstudent and student categories were selected by ShortFest jury members David Ansen (Writer), Gregg Kilday (Film Editor at The Hollywood Reporter), Steve Greene (Assistant Editor of Indiewire’s Criticwire Network), Dan Ireland (Writer/Director/ Producer), Roberta Munroe (Writer/Director/Producer), Barry Primus (actor), Kim Waltrip (Independent Film Producer). All first place winners in the nonstudent categories received a cash award of $2,000. First place winners in the non-student Animation and Live Action categories may be eligible for Academy Awards consideration.

Second place recipients received a $500 cash prize.

Second Place ($500) – Submarine (Brazil), Rafael Aidar Special Mention– Brothers (UK), Thordur Palsson BEST LIVE ACTION SHORT 15 MINUTES AND UNDER First Place ($2,000) August (Poland), Tomek Slesicki A teenage boy hangs out with a pretty girl and a young boy and his dog in the fields.

Over his shoulder is slung a bag with unknown contents, which will eventually prove the cost of first love.

Second Place ($500) – Over (United Kingdom), Jörn Threlfall Special Mention – Ave Maria (Palestine/France/Germany), Basil Khalil

BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT First Place ($2,000) - Pink Boy (USA), Eric Rockey This remarkable documentary introduces us to Jeffrey, a young, ‘gender nonconforming’ boy being raised by his lesbian moms in conservative rural Florida who provide him with exactly the kind of support and BEST LIVE ACTION SHORT guidance he needs to make his OVER 15 MINUTES way in a potentially hostile world.

First Place ($2,000) - The Second Place ($500) – Good Life-Over There (Det Gode Pebbles At Your Door (Denmark), Livet, Der Borte) (Norway), Izer Vibeke Bryld Aliu BEST ANIMATION SHORT First Place ($2,000) - Bear Story (Historia De Un Oso) (Chile), Gabriel Osorio Through the magical prism of a marionette theater, a worldweary bear tells his life story.

Second Place ($500) – The Orchestra (Australia), Mikey Hill

Bill Cosby’s lawyers ask judge to toss out defamation suit

By PHILIP MARCELO Associated Press SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) - Bill Cosby’s lawyers have asked a federal judge to throw out a defamation lawsuit filed by three women who accuse the comedian of decades-old sexual assaults.

His lawyers said Monday that the actor was merely acting in “self-defense” when his representatives responded to the allegations through statements to the media.

They say some comments are protected speech while the statute of limitations has expired in others.

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The “Cosby Show” actor wasn’t at the hearing, but one of his accusers, Tamara Green, was.

Green and two other women say their reputations were tarnished because of how Cosby responded to their allegations.

The women are among dozens who have stepped forward in recent years with accusations against Cosby, who hasn’t been charged with a crime.

The judge did not immediately rule. Source KMIR

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Free Summer Meals for Children in the Valley

By Angela Monroe THERMAL -- Starting June 16th, children can get free breakfast and lunch at multiple locations in the eastern end of the valley.

The Coachella Valley Unified School District is announcing the program that offers free meals for children 18 and under at sites across Coachella, Mecca and Thermal.

The program began Tuesday and continues through Friday, July 31st.

It will run Monday through Friday, except July 3rd.

Here are the locations and times: Bagdouma Park 51-723 Duma Street Coachella, CA 92236 Breakfast 8:30 – 8:50 am Lunch 12:00 – 12:30 am Bobby Duke Middle 85-358 Bagdad Ave Coachella, CA 92236 Breakfast 7:30 – 8:00 am Lunch 10:30 – 11:30 am John Kelley Elementary 87-163 Center St. Thermal, CA 92274 Breakfast 7:30 – 8:00 am Lunch 10:30 – 11:30 am

Paseo de los Heroes II 62-950 Lincoln Avenue Mecca, CA 92254 Lunch 11:00 am -12:00 noon Mecca Elementary 65-250 Cahuilla Mecca, CA 92254 Breakfast 7:30 – 8:00 am Lunch 10:30 – 11:35 am Valle Del Sol Elementary 51-433 Education Way Coachella, CA 92236 Breakfast 7:30 – 8:00 am Lunch 10:30 – 11:30 am West Shores High School 2381 Shore Hawk Ave. Salton City, CA 92275 Breakfast 7:30 – 8:00 am Lunch 10:30 – 11:30 am Peter Pendleton Elementary 84-750 Calle Rojo Coachella, CA 92236 Breakfast 7:30 – 8:00 am Lunch 10:30 – 11:30 am

Paseo de los Heroes I 62-900 Lincoln Avenue Mecca, CA 92254 Breakfast 9:30 - 9:50 am Lunch 11:30 am -12:00 noon

Oasis Elementary 88-175 74th Avenue Thermal, CA 92274 Breakfast 7:30 – 8:00 am Lunch 10:30 – 11:30 am CVHC / YMCA- Las Casas 51-600 Tyler Street Coachella, CA 92236 Breakfast 9:30 – 9:50 am Lunch 11:30 am – 12:00 noon Oasis Gardens 68-555 Polk Street Space #76 Thermal, CA 92274

Lunch 11:30 am – 12:00 noon Coachella Community Homes 84-720 Ave 52 Coachella, CA 92236 Lunch 10:30 am – 11:30 noon Coachella Valley High School 83-800 Airport Blvd.

Thermal, CA 92274 Breakfast 7:30 – 8:00 Lunch 10:30 am 11:30 am Toro Canyon Middle Sch. 86-150 Ave 66th

Thermal, CA 92274 Breakfast 7:30 – 8:00 am Lunch 10:30 – 11:30 am North Shore & Yatch Club 9915 Sea View Dr. Mecca, CA 92254 Breakfast 7:30 – 8:00 am Lunch 10:30 – 11:30 am Desert Mirage High School 86-150 Ave 66th Thermal, CA 92274 Breakfast 7:30 – 8:00 am Lunch 10:30 – 11:30 am

Union Bank Names Matthew Beaudoin Branch Manager

By Desert Star Staff Palm Springs, CA-- Union Bank today announced that Matthew Beaudoin has been named branch manager for the Palm Springs branch located at 500 South Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92264.

Beaudoin will oversee the day-today operations of the branch and will report to Managing Director Dannette Cooper, regional manager of the Greater Inland Communities region.

Beaudoin joined Union Bank in 1994 and served most recently

Matthew Beaudoin

as the branch manager for the Hermosa Beach branch where he worked for eight years. He has more than 25 years of banking experience and began as a teller working his way up to manager.

“As a long-time Palm Springs homeowner, Matthew has deep roots in Palm Springs,” said Cooper. “Now as Palm Springs Branch Manager, he will bring his banking and community building experience to the area. There is so much growth and opportunity in Palm Springs, and we’re thrilled to continue to be a part of such

a vibrant community.”

Active in the bank’s many volunteer programs, Beaudoin is the Los Angeles area co-chair for Pride Alliance, the bank’s outreach group for the LGBTA community.

He has also volunteered for Bank Works, a bank-training program for students interested in banking careers.

Beaudoin holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Phoenix and an executive MBA from Pepperdine University.

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Parents Play a Big Role in Keeping Teen Drivers Safe

By Desert Star Staff For teens, getting behind a wheel can seem like an exciting taste of freedom. But too much leeway too soon can have dangerous results. Car crashes are the number one killer of teens, and half of all teens will be involved in a car crash before graduating high school, reports the National Safety Council (NSC).

Luckily, states with a Teen Safe Driving Coalition are helping change the game. The Coalitions -- comprised of state and local government, law enforcement, public health agencies, traffic safety and injury prevention organizations, academia, businesses, teens, parents and crash survivors -- were established by NSC and The Allstate Foundation. They have

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worked at the grassroots level for the last four years to educate parents and teens about the risks of teen driving. Coalitions exist in California, Florida, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Texas to offer solutions for parents to help teens be safer.

The results have been effective. Crashes involving 15to 17- year-old drivers in Coalition states have dropped nearly 34 percent since the Coalitions were established four years ago, whereas non-coalition states have experienced just a 19.5 percent drop, according to NSC analysis of federal fatality data.

The Coalitions’ success is in part because they promote a program that indisputably saves lives. Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL), a proven

method of reducing teen drivers’ crash risk by 20 to 40 percent, works by maximizing experience while minimizing common driving risks teens face, such as nighttime driving and carrying teen passengers. This allows new drivers to gain experience with less exposure to high-risk scenarios. All 50 states and D.C. have implemented some form of GDL. “Beyond legislation, parents have a role to play as well,” says Kathy Bernstein, senior manager of teen driving initiatives, NSC. “As the number one resource when it comes to teaching teens to drive, parents should stay involved well after teens get their licenses.”

With that in mind, Bernstein is offering some life-saving tips to families with new drivers: June 24, 2015

• Parents should drive with teens regularly even after they receive their license. A minimum of 30 minutes weekly can help ensure that safe driving skills are being employed.

• Talk with teens about managing distractions, such as phones -- both handheld and hands-free -- the radio, other young passengers, and even beautiful roadside scenery. When teens are driving, they must stay focused on the task at hand.

• Mile for mile, 16 and 17 year-old drivers are about three times as likely to be involved in a fatal car crash at night than during the day, according to “Injury Prevention,” a peer review journal. Parents should give teens opportunities to learn nighttime driving skills with an adult supervisor in the car.

• One of the best ways for teens to learn to drive is by example. So practice safe habits always.

• Visit the Drive it Home site at www.DriveitHome.org for resources, such as weekly driving lessons and the New Driver Deal, a contract which parents and teens can create together that outlines household driving rules and the consequences for breaking them.

“Remember, it’s not whether teens are ‘good kids’ or ‘responsible.’ New drivers share one thing in common -- lack of experience,” says Bernstein. “The more practice driving teens get, the better.” StatePoint

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Change the world with a giving heart

(left to right) National Philanthropy Day Co-chair Andrea Spirtos, Honorary Chair of National Philanthropy Day Harold Matzner, Assoc. of Fundraising Professionals CA, Desert Communities Chapter President Eileen Packer, Liz Chambers, Chair National Philanthropy Day Awards Committee and National Philanthropy Day Co-chair Ron Willison.

By Madeline Zuckerman Association of Fundraising Professionals CA, Desert Communities Chapter has announced the six honorees for their ninth annual National Philanthropy Day awards luncheon, scheduled to take place on November 18, 2015 in Rancho Mirage, California.

National Philanthropy Day annually recognizes the great contributions of philanthropy, and it is a day when we honor and celebrate those people active in the Coachella Valley philanthropic community who give so generously of their time, talents, financial support, and exemplary skills, thus making our community a better place for us all.

“The 2015 National Philanthropy Day Awards Committee was comprised primarily of resource development professionals who met every other week for several months,” stated Awards Committee Chair for the past two years Liz Chambers.

“The Committee thoughtfully considered the 39 nominations before forwarding the top candidates for awards to the Blue Ribbon Committee. In addition, a Gold Ribbon Committee comprised of Past Fundraising Professional Honorees selected three candidates to present to the Chapter membership to choose by vote. In the Committee’s opinion, all of

this year’s nominees deserve to be recognized, therefore, awardees and nominees, along with their nominators will be recognized by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, CA., Desert Communities Chapter at a reception on October 20, 2015,” Chambers continued.

This year’s honorees are: OUTSTANDING AFP FUNDRAISING PROFESSIONAL – Jan Hawkins OUTSTANDING PHILANTHROPIC CORPORATION – Eisenhower Medical Center OUTSTANDING PHILANTHROPIC FOUNDATION – The Community Foundation OUTSTANDING FOUNDER OF A COACHELLA VALLEY NONPROFIT – Gloria Greer OUTSTANDING FUNDRAISING VOLUNTEER – Michael Childers OUTSTANDING PHILANTHROPIST – JoAnn McGrath “The AFP, CA., Desert Communities Chapter and the National Philanthropy Day Steering Committee wish to thank the Blue Ribbon Committee members who volunteered their time to select among this year’s truly laudable nominations,” stated NPD Co-chair Andrea Spirtos. “Personally, I am humbled by the magnificent commitment of all the nominees,” Spirtos continued.

Co-chair Ron Willison commented “One of the Coachella Valley’s foremost figures in philanthropy, Bob Hope, once said if you haven’t got any charity in your heart, you have the worst kind of heart trouble. This year’s Association of Fundraising Professionals National Philanthropy Day’s awardees show that heart of giving. They help make the Coachella Valley a major center of philanthropy and home to the more than 800 nonprofits that are so integral to desert life,” Willison continued.

Harold Matzner, notable Coachella Valley philanthropist and Owner of Spencer’s Restaurant will serve as this year’s Honorary Chair of National Philanthropy Day. “Just this week, GIVING USA released its 2015 Annual Report on Philanthropy for the year 2014,” stated Eileen Packer, RD, President of the Association of Fundraising Professionals CA, Desert Communities Chapter.

“According to the report, charitable giving rose for the fifth year in a row to an estimated $ 358 billion, up 5.4% over 2013.

Rebounding from the economic downturn, contributions rose in all categories including Individuals, Corporations, Foundations and Bequests. Individual giving accounted for 54% of this growth.

Younger entrepreneurs from the high-tech world gave big in 2014.

This increase in giving continues to make up lost ground from the economic downturn in 2009,” Packer continued.

SAVE THE DATE - This year’s National Philanthropy Day awards luncheon will take place in the main ballroom of the Agua Caliente Casino Resort & Spa located at 32250 Bob Hope Drive in Rancho Mirage, California.

Patrick Evans of CBS Local 2 TV will be this year’s Master of Ceremonies. Online registration opens on Monday, June 22nd.

The early bird ticket price is $75 per person. After November 1st, tickets will be $ 90 per person.

For tickets and event information please visit www.afpcadesert.org or contact AFP Administrator Scott Evans at 760-449-1971.

Now celebrating its 55th anniversary, the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) is an international association of professionals responsible for generating philanthropic support for a wide variety of charitable organizations. Founded in 1960, AFP (formerly the National Society of Fund Raising Executives) advances philanthropy through its more than 33,000 members and 241 chapters throughout the world. AFP works to advance philanthropy through advocacy, research, education and certification programs. The Association fosters development and growth of fundraising professionals and promotes high ethical standards in the fundraising profession.

National Philanthropy Day was founded and organized by Douglas Freeman in the 1980s, and the first official events were held in 1986 after President Reagan signed the official NPD proclamation. Each year NPD provides an opportunity to celebrate the endless daily contributions of individuals and organizations across the world made to countless causes and missions. NPD is celebrated in all fifty states and Canada, offering an opportunity to reflect on the meaning of charitable giving and the spirit that makes such generosity possible.

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generous human being.”

“He was truly a gem and will be missed,” tweeted Willie Aames, who, now 54, played the Bradford son Tommy on the series, which launched him as a teen heart-throb. “As Dick always said: Remember our time together gang... Cause these ARE the good ole’ days.”

Van Patten’s many other TV appearances included “Sanford and Son,” ‘’The Streets of San Francisco,” ‘’Adam-12,” ‘’Happy Days,” ‘’The Love Boat,” ‘’Touched By An Angel,” www.desertstarweekly.com

‘’Arrested Development” and, most recently, “Hot in Cleveland.”

Film projects included “Spaceballs,” ‘’High Anxiety,” the original “Freaky Friday” (starring Jodie Foster), “The Santa Trap” and “Soylent Green.”

Van Patten was a serious poker player and a commentator for the World Poker Tour. It was a natural offshoot for him as an actor trading on what he called the “bluff factor - as an actor, you thrive on that, to defy

the odds,” he said in a 2007 interview.

An animal enthusiast, he co-founded Dick Van Patten’s Natural Balance Pet Foods in 1989 as well as founding National Guide Dog Month, which began in 2008 to raise awareness and money for nonprofit guide dog schools in the United States.

In a 2003 interview with The Associated Press, he explained that his love of animals was born while growing up in New York: “If I was good each week, my father would take me to June 24, 2015

a different pet store each Saturday,” he said. “I had a snake, horny toads, turtles, lizards, rabbits, guinea pigs. ...

I kept my alligator in the bathtub until it got too big.

“We didn’t take a bath for years,” he joked.

He is survived by his three actor sons - Nels, Jimmy and Vincent - as well as Patricia Van Patten, his wife of 62 years (and a former June Taylor Dancer) whom he first met, and fell for, at age 14 when seated next to her in class at their professional children’s school.

PALM SPRINGS Free Family Law and

Civil Legal Services Palm Springs Public Library 300 S. Sunrise Way 760-322READ. This event occurs monthly, on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month 2015 Seniors on Stage on Thursdays from 2:30-4 p.m. at 480 South Sunrise Way. For more information, call 760-323-5689 or go to mizellseniorcenter.org.

Kal David Unplugged on Thursdays at 8 p.m. at 1900 E. Palm Canyon Drive.

For info, 760-322-4422 or purpleroompalmsprings. com.

New Exhibition: Section 14on Thursday, Now-Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 901 East Tahquitz Canyon Road. For info, call 760-7781079 or accmuseum.org.

Kal David Unplugged on Thursdays at 8 p.m. at 1900 E. Palm Canyon Drive. For info, call 760-322-4422 or purpleroompalmsprings.com.

Comedy Night Palm Springs Purple Room more info. http://comedynightfeb.bpt.me or 800-838-3006 or purpleroompalm springs. com or 760-322-4422 Dive ‘N’ Movies Friday nights in July @ Wet N Wild 1500 S. Gene Autry Tr. Splash House August 8th, Hacienda Cantina & Beach Club, Hilton PS & Saguaro PS info splashhouse.com Thursday Afternoon Bingo every Thursday to June 25 at 332 W. Alejo Road. For more information, call 760325-2281.

Escena Lounge & Grill Live Entertainment FridaySat Nights 1100 Clubhouse View, contact Elise Arouh 760-992-0002

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The Park After Dark: The Living Desert 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.Info: www.livingdesert. org; (760) 346-5694 “We’re Still Here” June 14, 2 pm. Arthur Newman Theater El Paseo Cruise Night 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month 3:15-6p.m.For info, call 760-346-8965 or elpaseocruisenight.com.

College of the Desert Street Fair Sat 7-2pm & Sundays 7-12pm More Info. 760.636.7957 Kid’s Summer Cooking Camps! Open to ages 7-14!

47875 Caleo Bay Drive #A107, call 760-777-1161 Weekly Live Entertainment Nightly Mastro’s Stekhouse 73405 El Paseo 760-6777 El Paseo Cruise Night 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month from 3:15-6p.m.For info, call 760-346-8965 or elpaseocruisenight.com.

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JUNE 24 – JULY 1, 2015 ASTROLOGICAL FORECAST BY RISA D’ANGELES

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of your choices. This makes your endeavors more transparent You’re known for individuality and accepted. Wisdom is your and freedom of expression. Only calling.

Aquarius rivals you. And Pisces.

In coming weeks and months, CANCER the need for individual freedom and creativity expands. Because In the coming weeks and months, you’re partially responsible for notice a changed philosophy of initiating changes in the present life emerge in your thinking that culture and civilization. Humanity creates a new view of how to is suffering and asleep. Suffering live your life with others. You radicalizes us. Especially you. may (help) create community Divinity has a Plan to “make all with like-minded people who things new.” You play a major realize the ideas of the past need part in this Plan. Patience in your updating in order to build the new keynote. culture and civilization under the Aquarian Laws & Principles. Your TAURUS mind travels to unusual places far and wide. Healing is your priority.

PAST hopes, dreams, wishes, Display gentleness. friends, groups and associates are on your mind. You wonder LEO about them. Your life goals and ambitions suddenly changed long What investments and resources ago after an unexpected event. are held in common with others.

Your mind wonders about the They may begin to behave future and how to plan for it. As erratically, with sudden ups your life twists and turns you find and downs. Look into all things yourself becoming liberated from financial, attempting stabilization. the past. You didn’t know how Invest in gold and silver even this would occur. Understanding when the market shifts, is your goal. safekeeping precious metals and practical resources for coming GEMINI times. You are intuitive enough to understand. Be tolerant. Be Flashes of intuition and insight truly kind. help you make quick decisions that are authoritative, leading VIRGO others to understand situations hidden behind fogs and illusions. Relationships, marriages, Maintain independence. And partnerships, close intimate begin to explain your actions to connections may experience others so they can understand sudden change and spur of the the whys, hows and meanings moment decisions, affecting

the future. Tend carefully developing stability through clear communication. Calmly absorb unexpected upsets. Everything in our lives is turning upside down in order to create new values and the new materialism. This also creates new relationships.

Summon strength of will.

LIBRA Nothing routine occurs in any area of your life. Changes come forth to help develop original ideas and creativity. Focus your energy on helping friends, gardening and creating beauty.

Notice how you upset the apple cart wherever you are. Because you ‘re a change-maker, greatly needed everywhere. Tend to you health. Be forgiving and steadfast.

SCORPIO You find the need for more selfcontrol, which would also provide you with more self-knowledge.

Through discipline you come to know yourself, your needs and a new level of creativity emerges.

Speculation is costly. Instead focus on independent thinking and how to break with all that’s old and seeking liberation.

Keynote: Love more.

SAGITTARIUS As you attempt each day to summon constancy and calmness, know that sudden upsets occur so you can

experience more freedom.

Balance your needs with family needs even if traveling far away.

Inform them of the astrological energies creating change everywhere. Your family will understand. Ask them to look for these changes and communicate about them. This creates new traditions. Your true mantra is “Peace be with you.”

PISCES

You need to be in nature most of the time. You realize nature is the most balanced kingdom.

Sometimes (often) you must work alone so your intuitive and investigative gifts emerge clearly.

To maintain harmony you avoid oppositions, cooperating instead with accepted reality. Something or someone shatters your CAPRICORN calmness. It’s not comfortable, yet it’s needed. The past arrives.

You experience your income Self-transcendence begins. You and finances as fluctuating. In stand in dappled light. the coming times, don’t fret if this continues. Material things Risa D’Angeles is the founder will come and go, unforeseen and director of the Esoteric & events will upset all plans. This is Astrological Studies Research not due to anything you created. Institute: nightlifenews.com or, All conditions in our world are on Facebook, Risa’s Esoteric changing, even the waters you Astrology. She can be reached swim in. The new world is being at risagoodwill@gmail.com. created. It’s not here yet. We’ve just begun. Stay calm and rest a while. Have courage.

AQUARIUS Your thinking, communicating, processing information and interacting with others is so spontaneous that changes begin to appear to everyone everywhere. You want to unexpectedly strike out in different directions, going here and there. New thinking appears.

You become interested in science, technology and sources of light. And think more and more about community, which is where you belong. Sharing is your joyful keynote.

Parents: Tips to Support Healthy Hydration

By Desert Star Staff Parents often wonder how to maintain their kids’ health.

One important step that may be overlooked is to ensure that young children are properly hydrated. It can also be a challenge for parents to create a menu kids will enjoy that meets the recommended Daily Value (DV) of vitamins and nutrients.

“By including U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)-certified organic fruits and vegetables in your children’s diets, you can help ensure your child is staying hydrated from the water in them, while also consuming the necessary vitamins, minerals and protein that they need to grow healthy and strong,” says Dr. Deena Blanchard, Pediatrician at Premier Pediatrics in New York City and a consultant for Ella’s Kitchen brand, which makes organic food for babies, toddlers and kids. “Nutritional shakes provide proteins, vitamins, and minerals, the necessary building blocks of a healthy immune system, to supplement kids’ daily diets for complete nutrition; and electrolyte waters with naturally-occurring electrolytes can also help keep kids hydrated.”

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Dr. Blanchard recommends the following tips to help parents make good choices for their children.

• Hydrate children, especially when sick: When children are sick, the importance of proper hydration cannot be overestimated. If eating or drinking is difficult, try giving your child smaller amounts, more frequently.

Choose water, 100 percent juice or drinks that contain naturally occurring electrolytes and other components that help support kids’ immune systems.

• Choose wisely: Watch out for artificial flavors, colors and preservatives as well as the amount of added sugars in sports drinks and other beverages.

It is important to provide kids with beverages that are free of artificial ingredients and contain fruits and vegetables. You can be sure you’re avoiding those additions when you choose USDA organic beverages, such as Ella’s Kitchen Organic Coconut Water Electrolyte Drinks or their new Smoothie Drinks, which provide one full serving of fruit per 8 fluid ounces.

• Don’t forget to hydrate when playing sports: Kids can become dehydrated while playing

sports or engaging in other physical activity. At the ballpark or playground, it is important to keep drinks on hand. Good choices include organic fruit and veggie purees, which contribute significant water to the diet and naturally-occurring electrolytes for natural rehydration.

• Supplement: Though vital to proper growth and development, meeting the recommended daily intake of vitamins and nutrients can be tough, especially for little June 24, 2015

ones who are picky eaters. A tasty, protein-packed nutritional shake can help parents ensure kids get the calories and nutrition they need. Consider trying Ella’s Kitchen Coconut + Milk Nutritional Shakes, which are made with certified USDA organic low-fat milk, fruit + veggie purees and coconut water, providing 44 percent of the recommended DV of protein, 30 percent DV of calcium, as well as vitamin B12, riboflavin, iodine and electrolytes.

Made with ingredients parents recognize, these shakes provide a boost of nutrition with a taste that kids will enjoy.

Visit EllasKitchen.com for more options for healthy hydration and nutrition for the little ones.

In the warmer months, proper hydration is especially crucial.

Parents should seek out choices for kids that support a healthy immune system. StatePoint

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Cathedral City Makes History

Robert Hillery

At the C’est Si Bon party, Sherry’s Breyer’s dog, “Ginger” gets into the act. Photo by Pat Krause

By Pamela Price Robert A. Hillary, the first elected mayor of Cathedral City and author of Cathedral City, The Early Years 1925 to 1981 signed copies of his book at Bonta Restaurant and Bar on June 14th. The Cathedral City Historical Society organized the event. A nonstop flow of Mr. Hillary’s friends and fans was on hand to congratulate he and his wife Kay for this colorful and clever story describing Cathedral City, which began in 1925 and concludes when it was incorporated on November 16, 1981as the 18th city in Riverside County.

Mr. Hillary has been curating a meticulous collection of historical images capturing the spirit of Cathedral City page by page.

His vignettes include “Memorable Residents During the Early Years” with an homage to Artist Agnes Pelton (18811961) who resided in The Cove where “ she found the tranquility required to produce her magnificent abstractions,” which were exhibited at the Palm Springs Desert Museum In 1995.” Her home at 677 E. Street in the Cove is intact.

However, E. Street is now called Agnes Pelton Way, in her honor.

Mr. Hillary’s historical narrative reveals that Ripley’s Believe it or Not featured Cathedral City in a syndicated column dated December 9, 1939 stating, “There is no church in Cathedral City, CA. It is named after a canyon,” referring to it as an “unincorporated village near Riverside.”

Fascinating topics include the once chic Dunes Club built on a twenty-acre tract during the 1930s where Maine’s lobster and Kansas City steaks were entrees “at $5.00 with all the trimmings.” A casino down the steps where croupiers were in

Robert Hillery shakes hands with fan

full dress kept guests occupied well into the night. At that time, the location, at Date Palm and Gerald Ford was in the middle of nowhere.

The gradual growth of Cathedral City post WWII is chronicled with precision with the author combining his memories with historical facts in a conversational style, making this page turner. Unexpected were profiles of residents during the 1930s such as Kate Price famous for her earlier career as Mrs. Kelley in the silent movie series, The Cohen’s and the Kelley’s.

A ramble through Cathedral

City’s history through Mr. Hilary’s eyes identifies the eclectic people who lived here while telling the stories about the streets named for them from DaVall, Plumley and Van Fleet to Wonder Palms Road, which became Frank Sinatra Drive.

For further information contact the Cathedral City Historical Society at 760321-6577. Cathedral City The Early Years published by www.

OutskirtsPress.com is $14.95.

Pamela Price is the Vice Commissioner with the Cathedral City Public Arts Commission.

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The Whacky World of “Murder for Two”

By Beverly Cohn Murder for Two is an Agatha Christie-style whodunit on speed. With an original fun book and entertaining music by Joe Kinosian and book and lyrics

by Kellen Blair, under the superb split-second timing and staging by director Scott Schwartz, fasten your seat belts for a nonstop 90 minutes of unabashed, high spirited, comic antics.

Originally performed by Jeff Blumenkrantz as the multiple “The Suspects,” and Brett Ryback as the fumbling wannabe detective, this award-winning show was named one of the “8 Best Off-Broadway Shows”

by NewYork.com. In this performance, an outrageously funny, gifted actor, understudy John Wascavage took on the daunting task of playing the role of “The Suspects.” He played thirteen different characters, endowing each of them with specific vocal and physical characteristics, bringing each one to life in swift, mercurial transitions.

In this two-hander tourde-force, both talented actors take turns playing the piano and belting out the catchy score – occasionally trying to upstage each other at the piano in deliberately stylized, comedic movements. You would never think that just hitting one note on the piano could be funny, but indeed it is. The plot revolves around the murder of Arthur Whitney, a famous novelist who is killed in his home on the night of his birthday celebration. The planned surprise festivities were put together by his unpleasant wife, with the guest list consisting of people who, coincidentally,

appeared as characters in some of Whitney’s novels – not all the depictions being complimentary.

One by one the guests “appear” and with his rubber face and elastic body akin to Jim Carey or the famous physical comedian Frank Gorshin, Wascavage shifts into each of the characters in a nanosecond.

For example, with only a single prop of granny glasses, Mrs. Whitney springs to life wearing a far out southern accent. In the blink of an eye, he is now a prima ballerina and assumes a selection of exaggerated, elongated ballet poses, including pursed lips.

Meanwhile, the invisible dead body lies downstage center with everyone careful not to step on it.

Poor bumbling Marcus grills each of the guests, taking prodigious notes. As he continues his investigation of the guests, they actually seem to “crowd” the stage, thanks to the remarkable Wascavage’s ability.

Some of the other invisible guests included, Whitney’s nextdoor neighbors, a shrink who knows everything about everyone and is willing to spill the beans, and little nine-year-old Timmy, a member of a 12-boy chorale with only three members. For this character, Wascavage walks on his knees and of course changes his vocal sound. There’s also a firefighter, and the niece of the dead novelist, on whom Marcus develops a crush. The more suspects Marcus interviews, the more he realizes that just about everyone has a motive for wanting the novelist dead, making it difficult to eliminate any of the suspects.

In addition to creating all the characters, imaginary props were

L-R: Brett Ryback and Jeff Blumenkrantz as the original dynamic, sometimes competing for center stage duo, in “Murder for Two.” Photo by Joan Marcus

also created, including a book represented by Wascavage’s hand. When Marcus says it’s hard to read, Wascavage turns his hand in the other direction, indicating Marcus was holding the invisible book upside down.

In one brief scene, Marcus talks to his boss who is depicted in projected silhouette bearing an uncanny resemblance to the famous profile of Alfred Hitchcock.

Laughter abounds throughout the evening with one particularly amusing running gag, which was the sound of a cell phone ringing. Wascavage broke character, as well as the fourth wall, admonishing the audience with: “You were told to turn those things off.”

Phone keeps ringing.

“I’ll wait.”

This happened several times throughout the evening, much to the delight of the audience some of whom, I’m sure, worried that it might really be their phone.

Lest you are worry that the murderer will get away with, well, murder, just like in Agatha Christie’s many books, there is a satisfactory resolution which is revealed in a most surprising way, but that’s all I’ll say about that.

The technical values of this cabaret-style production are as perfect as the performances.

The interior of the mansion set design by Beowulf Boritt is an excellent frame for the non-stop zany antics, with the lighting design by Jason Lyons nicely splashing color on stage reflecting the prevailing action.

The proscenium arch is encircled by lights, which light up at appropriate times in the action,

with a single bulb lighting up whenever Marcus has an idea.

Jill BC DuBoff’s amusing sound design added to this show’s success, as well as Wendy Seyb’s choreography and Andrea Lauer costume design.

This delightfully entertaining show has been performed all over the country. How lucky we are that it landed on stage at the Geffen Playhouse.

Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater at the Geffen Playhouse 10886 Le Conte Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90024 Tuesday - Friday: 8:00pm Saturday: 3:00pm: & 8:00pm Sunday: 3:00pm: & 8:00pm Closing: Sunday, Aug. 2, 2015 Tickets: $69-$74 310.208.5454 www.geffenplayhouse.com

Thought provoking comedy has audiences talking

Raviv Ullman, Molly Ephraim, Ari Brand and Lili Fuller in Bad Jews. Photo by Michael Lamont.

By Jack Lyons Theatre and Film Critic Nothing gets conversation started as quick and as passionate as aficionados of sports, or the divisiveness of political discourse, or, the radioactive subject of religion with its deep-seated tenets – even among families, let alone the general public.

Which brings us to the highly entertaining but prickly

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subject matter embedded in the premise and dialogue of “Bad Jews”, a new modern comedy written by acclaimed young playwright Joshua Harmon. The ambiguously titled and talky play currently on stage at the Geffen Playhouse is directed by Matt Shakman, who helms his production with one directorial foot planted in “tradition” and the other directorial foot solidly rooted in the secular 21st century.

What’s a young, talented, cast to do when faced with the dichotomy of a comedy/mellowdrama with such parameters?

Why, just act the hell out of it and let the chips fall where they may.

The story revolves around ”good Jew?” Daphna Feygenbaum (Molly Ephraim) who swears to one and all that she is the most devout Jew in her family. However, when her less than observant “bad Jew?”cousin June 24, 2015

Raviv Ullman and Molly Ephraim in Bad Jews. Photo by Michael Lamont.

Liam Haber (Ari Brand), arrives to claim a treasured family heirloom – a chai – a religious symbol from their late grandfather and Holocaust survivor, Daphna employs her considerable skills of persuasion and intimidation on her two male cousins that she should have the chai which then develops into a screeching, funny battle of Old Testament proportions.

We’re not talking Neil Simon

comedy zingers here. We’re dealing with a brainy, savvy, envious, irritating, and meanspirited young know-it-all Vassar senior who is taking on her older, highly educated, high-strung cousin Liam who gives her more Biblical quotes, sociology lessons,, and philosophical food for thought than she bargained for. It is delicious confrontational Continues on Page 11 www.desertstarweekly.com

T H E AT R E ‘Phantom of the Opera’ -- He’s Back!

BY THEDA KLEINHANS REICHMAN

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s beloved musical “The Phantom of the Opera,” based upon the French novel “Le Fantome de lOpera” by Gaston Leroux, crossed the pond from London to Broadway, starring Michael Crawford in the title role, with Sarah Brightman as Christine Daae. The show was an immediate smash hit, winning seven Tony Awards in 1988, including Best Musical. Now, nearly thirty years later, this ‘phan-nomal’ musical still thrills audiences in New York, making the “Phantom of the Opera” the longest running musical in Broadway history.

If you missed seeing the show in the past, Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular brand new production of “The Phantom Of The Opera” will be at the Hollywood Pantages through August 2nd as part of a brand new North American Tour. The updated production features a new scenic design by Paul Brown with Tony Award-winning original costume design by Maria Bjornson, lighting design by Tony Award-winner Paule Constable, fresh choreography by Scott Ambler and new staging by director Laurence Connor. This updated production, overseen by Matthew Bourne and Cameron Macintosh, as well as features many exciting special effects, including the show’s legendary chandelier (always a show ‘highlight’).

Chris Mann, Christina Aguilara’s finalist on NBCs “The Voice,” stars as the mysterious and elusive phantom with Katie Travis and Storm Lineberger as Christine Daae and Raoul.

In the story the elusive, mysterious, disfigured phantom, known also as the Opera Ghost, dwells in the dark labyrinth beneath the Paris Opera. He has become enamored with a lovely young soprano, Christine Daae and is determined to make her

a star. This causes problems for Raoul who has been in love with Christine since their childhood days. It also frustrates the opera’s new owners, Monsieurs Andre and Firmin, played by Edward Staudemayer and David Benoit respectively and infuriates the opera’s Prima Donna, Carlotta (Jacquelynne Fontaine). When the phantom’s plans and desires are thwarted, things turn deadly and dangerous for all concerned.

In the new production, additional dialogue and lyrics by Richard Stilgoe to the original book and score by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyricist Charles Hart have strengthened the storyline.

The changes give added dimension to the characters as this dark, romantic tale unfolds amid tension and beautiful music that include such memorable songs as “Music of the Night,” “All I Ask Of You” and “Masquerade.”

As striking as the new set and additional dialogues are, one change is not necessarily for the better. The second act still opens with the melodious “Masquerade,” but this time there is no vast staircase on which elaborately clad performers descend in unique costumes and masks. Instead, the act begins in a lavish ballroom with dancers wearing beautiful formal clothes of the period that is not as striking and flamboyant as the original. However, if you have never seen the show before, you won’t be disappointed since the dancing is now more elaborate and lovely to watch, and the phantom still makes a dramatic appearance in the midst of the party goers in order to give Andre and Firmin a list of his demands for the new opera he has written for Christine. He then disappears magically in a flurry of flames.

If you are in the front row you, along with the revelers on stage, will feel the heat generated by his abrupt departure.

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can be entertaining, at times, but only when viewing it from outside the war zone.

One character, Jonah Haber (Raviv Ullman), the younger cousin is calmly and emotionally detached from the heated, invective-filled debate - lots of f-bombs being tossed - between his brother and Daphna. “I do not want to become involved at this time” Jonah frequently says while resisting the urge to be drawn into the family squabbles when asked for his opinion.

“Bad Jews” is an off-putting title and it’s misleading as well. It may dissuade some from attending a crackling energetic production.

That would be a pity, because

Chris Mann as The Phantom and Katie Travis as Christine Daaé. Photo by Matthew Murphy

in Hollywood through August 2. For tickets and information visit www.HollywoodPantages. com/thephantomoftheopera.

Individual tickets start at $29.

Prices are subject to change.

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“ Wild Tales,” an Academy Award nominee for Best Foreign Language Film, is now available on Blu-ray, DVD and digital HD as of June 16. The film, produced

by Pedro and Agustin Almodovar and written and directed by Damian Szifron, is divided into six individual stories that deal with people who cross the line of civility into madness or rage when faced with perceived injustices. This dark comedy is often hilarious, particularly in the segment devoted to an undeserved parking ticket. I personally was able to identify with this one wholeheartedly as things go from bad to even worse for our hapless hero who tries unsuccessfully to cope before taking action. The opening story is also very clever and takes place on a crowded airliner. Suddenly the passengers discover they are all on this flight for a reason. Uh, oh!

A lover’s betrayal, discovered at the couple’s wedding reception, unleashes a violent reaction on the part of the distraught bride, and the road rage vignette will serve as a cautionary tale for anyone who tends to get angry with fellow drivers on the freeway.

If you think, only animals can behave in a beastly manner, this wildly imaginative sextet of stories will not only make you laugh, it will encourage you to think twice before flying off the handle. Rated R for violence, language and brief sexuality. The DVD comes with bonus material.

one would the miss seeing four fantastic actors performing at the top of their games: Molly Ephraim is maddeningly effective as Daphna, despite that high-pitched screeching delivery. Ari Brand is a controlled IED device just waiting to be stepped on. Both Ephraim and Brand deliver exquisite performance gems. Also, Lili Fuller shines in her understated girlfriend portrayal caught between the feuding Ari and his cousin Daphna.

Raviv Ullman is a bit of the mystery man in the proceedings but he has a very special moment just before the curtain comes down.

In the technical department the creative team led by director Shakman has his set designer

John Arone, render a one-set, messy apartment; strewn with bed-sheets, blankets, and clothing that provide the look that twenty somethings just seem to relish.

Lights by designer Elizabeth Harper deliver just the right amount of light in order to see the on stage action and the costumes of designer E.B. Brooks.

If I had to be picky about one aspect of this stellar production it would be to ask the director to modulate and lower the volume and vocal delivery of Daphna and Liam. When one begins the play with everyone at the top of the ceiling it’s tough for the actors to grow. They’re already at the top and the narrative flow begins to

sound like it’s a Johnny one-note performance with everyone yelling.

On exiting the theatre, one could hear snatches of patron conversation. “Did you think the young Jewish girl was right?” to “I thought the quiet brother was really involved without saying much.” I spoke to a patron who said “Boy, the young actress was really a despicable person, but that’s what the playwright wanted her to be I guess”. When plays produce comments like these, one knows the actors are doing their job in Spades and loving every minute of it.

“Bad Jews” performs at the Geffen Playhouse and runs through July 19, 2015.

Katie Travis as Christine Daaé, David Benoit as Monsieur Firmin and Edward Staudenmayer as Monsieur André. Photo by Matthew Murphy

Thought provoking comedy has audiences talking dialogue and theatrical craftsmanship at its finest. It is talky; but everything that needs to be said is accomplished in 87 minutes. There is no intermission.

One doesn’t have to be Jewish either, in order to relate to the verbal fisticuffs and comedic poison-tipped darts being hurled by a proactive Daphna toward a non-receptive Liam and his girlfriend Melody (Lili Fuller).

We’ve all seen either relatives, husbands and wives (Albee’s George and Martha come to mind) and friends perform their comic and sad verbal dances of animus. Self-destructive comedy www.desertstarweekly.com

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MUSIC A trio of legends grace new multi-format releases

BY ROBERT KINSLER

Fans of The Rolling Stones, Carole King and Asia have to celebrate the release of highly anticipated multi-format titles that have all found their release on June 23.

Artist: The Rolling Stones Title: From The Vault: The Marquee – Live in 1971 (Eagle Rock Entertainment) You might like if you enjoy: The Rolling Stones’ 1970s recordings Tell me more: What’s not to love about a highly sought-after club performance that caught The Rolling Stones at the height of their creative powers? Such is the case with the fantastic “From The Vault: The Marquee – Live in 1971” issued by Eagle Rock Entertainment on June 23 and available on a number of formats (DVD/SD Blu-ray/audio CD) and iTunes. Featuring the line-up of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards,

Charlie Watts, Mick Taylor and Bill Wyman, the British band tore through an eight-song set list that including burning rockers (“Let It Rock,” “Bitch,” “Brown Sugar”), rock ‘n’ blues (“I Got The Blues,” “Midnight Ramble”), as well as a tender version of “Dead Flowers.” The performances (I’m reviewing the 2-disc DVD/ CD version) here are scorching; “Midnight Rambler” scorches with Jagger’s blues harp work and the one-two guitar attack of Richards and Taylor, while “Bitch” flat out rocks. The DVD features a number of outstanding bonus features including several takes of the rarely-heard “I Got The Blues” and a performance of “Brown Sugar” the band performed on “Top Of The Pops.”

With the footage completely restored, and sound mixed by the legendary Bob Clearmountain, “The Marquee – Live in 1971” is a must-have release for Stones

fans. Information: eagle-rock. Kacey Musgraves on “Crying in com. the Rain” (a King-penned hit for the Everly Brothers), a gentle “So Title: A MusiCares Tribute to Far Away” delivered by Pink, and Carole King (Shout! Factory) a five-song finale set featuring You might like if you the honoree herself (including enjoy: Carole King, “Up On The Roof” with King and Kacey Musgraves, Alicia James Taylor together) among Keys, James Taylor the most memorable moments.

Tell me more: One of the Information: shoutfactory.com. most influential and successful women in music, it’s no wonder Artist: Asia a once-in-a-lifetime parade of Title: Axis XXX – Live in San artists gathered to celebrate Francisco (Frontiers Music) singer-songwriter-keyboardist You might like if you Carole King when she was enjoy: Asia, Yes, UK honored as MusiCares Person of Tell me more: When singerthe Year in Los Angeles on Jan. bassist John Wetton rejoined Asia 24, 2014. Now “A MusiCares in 2006 it marked a remarkable Tribute to Carole King” is available renaissance for the legendary on Blu-ray and DVD, with the quartet with the original line-up original event fully delivering on of Wetton, guitarist Steve Howe, the promise of an impressive keyboardist Geoff Downes line-up of artists. There is a wide- and drummer Carl Palmer rerange of performances that play teaming to release a trio of truly out during the special event, outstanding studio discs (2008’s with the teaming of Miguel and “Phoenix,” 2010’s “Omega” and

2012’s “XXX”). Now the band’s second golden age is fully captured via “Axis XXX – Live in San Francisco.” Recorded at the Regency Ballroom in San Francisco on Nov. 7, 2012, the 18-track set caught Asia performing one of its final concerts before the departure of Howe in January 2013. Throughout the career-spanning “Axis XXX,” Asia was on the top of its game and unleashed a wonderful mix of ‘80s classics (“Only Time Will Tell,” “Sole Survivor,” “Heat Of The Moment”), prog-rock firepower (“Wildest Dreams,” “Holy War”), several classical-styled guitar instrumentals featuring Howe (“Pyramidology,” “Golden Mean”) and affecting new songs (the propulsive “Tomorrow The World,” uplifting rocker “Face on the Bridge” and anthemic “An Extraordinary Life” are standouts).

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Delicious, Stay Cool Celebration Tips for the Fourth of July

By Desert Star Staff Beat the heat this 4th of July and throughout summer with some delicious and refreshing celebration tips.

It’s all about keeping your cool when preparing and enjoying fun meals.

Cool, Crisp Wine: Stick with fresh and crisp white wines that complement lighter, warm weather fare. Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc are classic white wine varietals easily found at grocery stores.

Chardonnay, a medium

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bodied wine with notes of fresh melon and pineapple, makes an excellent pairing with BBQ chicken or richer seafood dishes, such as crab or salmon. A wine to try is St. Francis Sonoma County Chardonnay 2013, made from grapes handpicked in the cool of night to create a wine with delicate aromas, crisp acidity, and a rich, lingering finish.

For a lighter bodied wine, Sauvignon Blanc, with a highly aromatic fruit profile, is perfect for salads, sushi and fresh, young cheeses such as goat cheese.

For your 4th of July picnic, consider grabbing a bottle of St. Francis Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc 2014 that features crisp flavors and aromas of citrus, kiwi, and mango with a touch of lime.

Chilled Dishes: In summer, the last place you want to be is in a hot, humid kitchen. The perfect solution is to make classic chilled dishes like fruit sorbets, tomato salsas, fresh green salads and seafood carpaccio.

F o r s u m m e r ’s m o s t refreshing meal, St. Francis Winery Chef Bryan Jones shares his recipe for Chilled PotatoLeek Soup with White Truffle Oil and Lemon. Pair with St. Francis Sonoma County 2013 Chardonnay or 2014 Sauvignon Blanc and serve with a light green salad and a baguette with goat cheese.

For more wine paired recipes from Chef Bryan Jones, visit www.StFrancisWinery.com/ culinary/recipes.

Celebrate the 4th this year with cool vibes, chilled food and crisp wines. StatePoint June 24, 2015

CHILLED POTATO-LEEK SOUP

Ingredients: 2 russet potatoes, diced 3 leeks 3 cloves garlic, chopped 3 tablespoons butter 4 cups water 1/2 cup heavy cream 2 teaspoons salt White truffle oil 1 lemon 4 chive strands Salt and white pepper to taste Preparation: Trim off the green end of leeks, slice in half lengthwise and rinse. Dice leeks. Heat 3 tbsp of butter in a medium sauce pan over medium heat. Add leeks, garlic and 2 tsp salt. Cook until leeks are soft but not brown, stirring occasionally.

Add diced potatoes to leeks and cover with 4 cups of water.

Bring to a boil, and reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes or until potatoes fall apart.

Add cream, bring to a boil and remove from heat. Let cool to almost room temperature. Purée in a blender until texture is creamy.

Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl. Adjust seasoning and place in refrigerator to chill.

Divide soup into bowls. Drizzle with a small amount of white truffle oil. Zest a small amount of lemon and sprinkle with chopped fresh chives. Enjoy.

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Tips to Throw Delicious Summer Birthday Parties for Kids

By Desert Star Staff Nothing beats the anticipation of your birthday when you are a child. But once school’s out, it can be tough to gather all your child’s friends due to summer camps and family vacations.

To combat this perennial summer birthday concern, some parents throw a big party during the school year and another smaller family shindig on the actual date. Others make sure the day is full of surprises, including yummy, unforgettable treats.

Here are some great ideas to make the day extra delicious, from three lifestyle and entertaining experts:

Berry, Berry Good: “Every family has their special touches that turn children into excitement charged little bees buzzing around practically giddy with anticipation. For me, that was a can of whipped cream,” writes food and lifestyle expert Coryanne Ettiene, reflecting on her childhood in a recent posting on her “Kitchen Living with Coryanne” blog. “The moment I would open the fridge door and see that bright red top, my heart would nearly burst from happiness while I let dreams of whipped cream swirl in my head.”

With this in mind, a favorite easy recipe for birthday party strawberry shortcake gives the dessert a mini makeover with

individual frozen shortcake bites, says Ettiene, whose nostalgia for her sweet childhood memories led her to partner with Reddi-wip on their summer #PartyReddi promotion, which challenges partiers to create recipes with the whipped topping.

You can make Ettiene’s frozen bites by slicing strawberries across the waist (so the hole appears in the center), cutting small squares of angel food cake, and stacking them together with colorful paper straws through the middle. Place them in the freezer for up to an hour and serve with a small bowl of Reddi-wip for dipping. Or for even quicker birthday treats, add a slice of berry and a slice of angel food

cake to serving spoons and top with the whipped topping.

Sundae Tea Party: Inspired by the spirit of the tea parties most girls love so dearly, Dawn Sandomeno and Elizabeth Mascali, co-founders of The Party Bluprints Blog, are sharing tips for a tea party with an ice cream sundae twist. This birthday party idea is perfect for summer and can be hosted indoors or out.

Set a table with personal sundae stations for each guest.

Each setting should have its own parfait glass with ice cream and three soup spoons or tasting spoons with toppings.

Choose traditional options like sprinkles, minimarshmallows, and flavored

syrups or try something new like fresh fruit, pretzels or popcorn.

Then add some fun by placing several cans of Reddi-wip on the table so each child can spritz her sundae herself. Just beware: whipped topping with real cream can go fast, especially with sugared-up fingers on the button, so have enough on hand.

For a fun setting, build your tablescape on a coffee table and provide colorful pillows for seating. Polka dots and stripes can evoke the vibe of a retro sundae shop.

Above all, show your child how special he or she is by celebrating the big day together.

These memories can be the biggest treat of all. StatePoint

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Solving Jail Overcrowding Through Public Partnerships

By Eric Granof Jail overcrowding here in California has been an ongoing problem for many years.

However, it has been greatly exacerbated by AB109, the prison realignment initiative, which has pushed increasing numbers of convicted state prisoners down to our local jails.

The influx of these individuals has overwhelmed community leaders, who are at a loss as to how to handle inmates that county jails were never intended to accommodate.

County jails were originally designed to house persons awaiting trial (pretrial populations), as well as those serving sentences of one year or less. Those with longer sentences were sent to a state prison.

Because of AB109, county jails have been turned into a broad incarceration solution for individuals with sentences

ranging from short to long term, including both violent and nonviolent inmates.

Seemingly lost in the chaos of AB109, have been the pretrial populations that reside in every county jail. These individuals are being utilized as a sort of flow control, released whenever jails require more bed space for those already convicted of presumably more serious or dangerous charges. The traffic jam of persons flowing through our jails has created a tremendous demand for solutions to get the pretrial population through the system as efficiently and safely as possible.

Jails have become extremely crowded and something has to give.

The commercial bail industry has been made a target by some looking to lay blame for the problem. As the argument goes, jails are overcrowded because the folks sitting in them

can’t afford a bail bond. This may sound reasonable, but is patently untrue. To illustrate, let’s look at the possibility of completely eliminating commercial bail – frequently suggested as an easy solution. Persons awaiting trial would simply be released on their own recognizance. In one easy step, the overcrowding problem would be gone, right? Probably not. Oregon, Illinois, Wisconsin and Kentucky are among states dealing with significant jail overcrowding issues. Yet, none have commercial bail. Obviously, bail cannot be the root cause of the problem.

To come up with a realistic solution to jail overcrowding, it’s first necessary to understand the actual purpose of pretrial release, which is to guarantee the appearance in court of an individual who has been charged with a crime. If a judge feels that an arrestee is a flight risk and may not show up for trial, he

has the ability to hold him without bail. Alternatively, bail can be set at a higher dollar amount.

This is to provide an incentive for the defendant to show – or risk losing the entire amount of the bail.

More than any other method of release, commercial bail industry excels at guaranteeing a defendant’s appearance in court by providing for accountability.

Numerous studies, including those conducted by the Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics, have proven this to be true.

However, entering into the equation are defendants who are extremely low risk and/or who may have extraordinary needs.

These persons (typically the indigent or those with substance abuse issues) might require special assistance. Public sector pretrial programs exist to help these individuals who can’t otherwise help themselves.

Unfortunately, these same public sector programs have been utilized with increasing frequency for dealing with defendants without special needs. Getting someone into an alcohol abuse program is very different than ensuring someone will show up for court!

Different needs in the criminal justice system require different solutions.

The logical solution to jail overcrowding lies in allowing the private sector commercial bail industry to do its job, moving defendants through the system.

While public sector pretrial service agencies perform a vital role in helping the truly indigent

and those who are functionally incapacitated, allowing them to handle all forms of pretrial release is inefficient. Not only is commercial bail a far more effective method of release, it bolsters public safety by holding defendants accountable.

As the ramifications of AB109 continue to play out, the need to address the resulting jail overcrowding issue in a meaningful way has become urgent. Both private and public entities are important components of the criminal justice system, so it’s time that all parties to come together to find the best way to fix our problems. The stakes are far too high to delay the resolution of this critical issue.

Eric Granof serves as Vice President of Corporate Communications for AIA/ ExpertBail (www.ExpertBail.com).

The AIA family of companies is the nation’s largest underwriter of bail and has been partnering with agents across the country for over a century. Formed in 2003, AIA is an alliance of the industry’s leading insurance companies Allegheny Casualty, International Fidelity Insurance Company and Associated Bond.

ExpertBail is a national network of bail bonds agents, which sets professional standards of integrity and conduct for agencies throughout the country. Created by AIA, ExpertBail also serves to educate the public on how bail, properly handled, supports the criminal justice system and increases public safety.

Worker Gets Probation for Burglarizing PS Restaurant

By KMIR News Staff INDIO, Ca. - A former Palm Springs restaurant worker whole stole $2,000 before setting fire to the eatery while about 100 customers were inside was sentenced today to probation and ordered to enroll in a mental health program, despite the objections of his ex-employer and a prosecutor.

Upon his release from county jail on June 23, Ripp Trammell Goforth, 53, must enroll in a year-long county mental health probation program commonly known as ``mental health court’’ and will be on probation for five years.

The plea deal also requires the defendant to pay $14,000 in restitution, and carries a 12year suspended prison sentence, which Goforth could be required to serve if he commits additional crimes.

The plea deal was opposed

by Deputy District Attorney Elizabeth Tucker, who told Superior Court Judge James S. Hawkins that the prosecution wanted a prison sentence, and by the defendant’s former employer.

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Twin Palms Bistro & Lounge owner Pat Daltroff told the judge he fears Goforth is a danger to the community. ``I’m blown away by what’s going on right now,’’ Daltroff told the judge, adding: ``He (Goforth) actually tried to kill me that night, and he’s going to walk away scot-free.’’

The Cathedral City man pleaded guilty to one count each of burglary and arson of an inhibited structure and admitted a sentence-enhancement for using an accelerant -- gasoline -- to start the fire on Feb. 25.

He also pleaded guilty to an unrelated drunken driving charge, and was given credit for time served.

Daltroff said he was standing in a puddle of gasoline as Goforth started the fire, and thought the defendant should have been charged with attempted murder. ``I can’t even explain to you why I didn’t burn up,’’ Daltroff said. `If he can do this to me, there’s no telling what else he’s capable of.’’

The business owner

described Goforth as a oncetrusted employee and friend, whom he assigned to fill whatever role the restaurant needed at a given time. He said he was at a loss to explain Goforth’s motives and suggested he receive mental health treatment before being set free, not afterward.

Defense attorney Anthony Valente said after the hearing that Goforth had no prior criminal history and that a team of mental health experts who thoroughly investigated the case and interviewed numerous fellow employees and relatives recommended the probation. ``He’s going to be receiving the treatment that even the victim stated he needs,’’ his lawyer said. ``The outcome here is going to benefit the public tremendously.

We have employees who supported him and corroborated that he needs help.’’

Most terms and conditions of Goforth’s mental health probation are confidential, and it was unclear whether the program is inpatient or outpatient. His attorney said he was unable to disclose details except to say June 24, 2015

that Goforth is ``going to be highly supervised in that program so he does not reoffend.’’

Goforth is due back in court Sept. 14, when representatives of the program will update the court on his progress.

Goforth has remained in county jail since his arrest, roughly two hours after the blaze

was reported at the restaurant at 1201 E. Palm Canyon Drive.

No one was hurt in the fire, which forced the evacuation of customers and 28 employees.

The owner had largely doused the flames by the time firefighters arrived, and the restaurant reopened two days later. Source KMIR www.desertstarweekly.com

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NOTICE TO READERS

Reader Advisory: The National Trade Association we belong to has purchased the above classifieds. Determining the value of their service or product is advised by this publication. In order to avoid misunderstandings, some advertisers do not offer employment but rather supply the readers with manuals, directories and other materials designed to help their clients establish mail order

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Toll free numbers may or may not reach Canada.

California law requires that contractors taking jobs that total $500 or more (labor and/or materials) must be licensed by the Contractors State License Board.

State law also requires that contractors include their license number on all advertising. You can check the status of your licensed contractor at www.cslb. ca.gov or 800-321-CSLB

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capublicnotice.com ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, CASE NO. RIC 1507357, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA 4050 Main St., (P.O. Box 431), Riverside, CA 92502-0431, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: MICHAEL STEVEN BRENTON filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: 1a. Present Name: CLAUDE LYLE BARRERA JR. to Proposed Name: MICHAEL STEVEN BRENTON 2.THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: July 31, 2015 Time: 8:30 a.m., Dept.: 2.

The address of the court is: 4050 Main St, Riverside, CA 92502-0431, County of Riverside 3.a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county (specify newspaper): Desert Star Weekly 13-279 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 Dated: Jun3 19, 2015, Judge of the Superior Court, Pub June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 2015. DSW15-5146 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: PEACH E KLEENING 19302 VEEBEE ROAD, SKY VALLEY, CALIFORNIA 92241. Riverside County.Full name of registrant: EVA CAROLINA ALVAREZ 19302 VEEBEE ROAD, SKY VALLEY, CALIFORNIA 92241. Business is conducted by: Individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above.

I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: EVA CAROLINA ALVAREZ. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on June 15, 2015. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201506167. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 2015 DSW15-5144.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: ARCOS CUSTOM PAINTING 15180 VIA VISTA, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Riverside County.Full name of registrant: JAIME- -ARCOS 15180 VIA VISTA, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Business is conducted by: Individual.

Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: JAIME- -ARCOS. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on June 09, 2015. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201505932. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 2015 DSW15-5140.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: BEIJING TRADITIONAL ENTERPRISES 74161 ANASTACIA LANE, PALM DESERT, CA 92211. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: 2a.

RICHARD FREDERICK MORSE 74161 ANASTACIA LANE, PALM DESERT, CA 92211. 2b. JIAN- -HU 74161 ANASTACIA LANE, PALM DESERT, CA 92211. 2c. TINGTING- -DUAN 74161 ANASTACIA LANE, PALM DESERT, CA 92211. Business is conducted by: Co-PARTNERS. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above on 6/5/2015. 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: RICHARD F MORSE. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on June 5, 2015. Peter Aldana,Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201505787. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE).

Pub June 17, 124, July 1, 8, 2015. DSW15-5139 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: MINDSET SANDWICHES 29275 AVE LA PAZ UNIT B, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234.

Riverside County. P.O. BOX 3033, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234.Full name of registrant: EDRICK-PINEDA 29275 AVE LA PAZ UNIT B, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Business is conducted by: Individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above.

I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: TERRENCE GAYWEN CHEW. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on June 10, 2015. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201505960. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 2015 DSW15-5138.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: MOPARA UNLIMITED 26444 N KITTY HAWK DR., PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Riverside County. 2644 N KITTY HAWK DR., PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262.Full name of registrant: TERRENCE GAYWEN CHEW 2644 KITTY HAWK DR., PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Business is conducted by: Individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above.

I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: TERRENCE GAYWEN CHEW. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on June 11, 2015. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201505993. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 2015 DSW15-5137.

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following fictitious business name(s) HUC INDUSTRIES 3580 DEL SOL RD., PALM SPRINGS CA 92262. Riverside County has been abandoned by the following person(s): JACOB JOSEPH CLAUSEN 3580 DEL SOL RD., PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. This business is conducted by: Individual. The fictitious business name(s) referred to above was filed in Riverside County on 11-13-2014. 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: JACOB JOSEPH CLAUSEN. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County, signed by, Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. I-201402860. Pub June 10, 17, 24, July 1, 2015. DSW15-5134 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: HUC INDUSTRIES 303 WEST RADIO ROAD, PALM SPRINGS CA 92262. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: JACOB JOSEPH CLAUSEN 67620 TUNITAS RD., DESERT HOT SPRINGS CA 92240. 2b. TIMOTHY DUANE CREE 23200 LAMEL RD., DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92241. 3b. SHAWN SETH BLAIR 56175 MOUNTAIN VIEW TRAIL, YUCCA VALLEY, CA 92284.

Business is conducted by: GENERAL PARTNERSHIP. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: JACOB JOSEPH CLAUSEN. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on June 5, 2015. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201505793 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub June 10, 17, 24, July 1, 2015. DSW15-5133 AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: FIDELITY HANDYMAN SERVICES 98635 SURFSIDE AVE. MECCA CA 92254. Riverside County PO BOX 1364, INDIO, CA 92202 Full name of registrant: PEDRO-GARCIA 98635 SURFSIDE AVE MECCA CA 92254. Business is conducted by: CORPORATION. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: PEDRO GARCIA. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on March 31, 2015. Peter Aldana, signed by V. BOYZO-SAUCEDO File No. I-2015-00862 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE).

Pub April 15, 22, 29, May 5, June 3, 10, 17, 24, 2015. DSW15-5089 AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: DESERT SPECIALTY FOODS 36000 CATHEDRAL CANYON DR CATHEDRAL CITY CA 92234. Riverside County PO BOX 1237, CATHEDRAL CITY CA 92235 Full name of registrant: FAUSTINO CORVERA ARIAS 66921 BUENA VISTA AVE DESERT HOT SPRINGS CA 92260.

Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 2001. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: FAUSTINO CORVERA ARIAS. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on April 8, 2015. Peter Aldana, signed

by M. DUENAS File No. I-2015-00927 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE).

Pub April 15, 22, 29, May 5, June 3, 10, 17, 24, 2015. DSW15-5088 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: WESTERN HORTICULTURAL SERVICES 35969 ALAMEDA COURT, RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: MITCHELL P KING (PAUL) 35969 ALAMEDA COURT RANCHO MIRAGE CA 92270. Business is conducted by: Individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime).

Signed: MITCHELL P KING. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on May 7, 2015. Peter Aldana, Signed: Y.R. CRUZ File No. I-2015-01180 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub June 3, 10, 17, 24, 2015. DSW15-5128 T.S. No.: 9462-1432 TSG Order No.: 140098528-CA-MAI A.P.N.: 676-480-025-6 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 09/21/2006.

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. NBS Default

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Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded 09/29/2006 as Document No.: 2006-0723539, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, executed by: RICHARD W. WILLIAMS, A MARRIED MAN, AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and state, and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Sale Date & Time: 07/22/2015 at 09:00 AM Sale Location: 2410 Wardlow Road #104, Corona, CA 92880 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 10 MACBETH COURT, RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $1,003,874.54 (Estimated).

Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call, 1-800-280-2832 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, T.S.# 9462-1432. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. NBS Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd. Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 800-766-7751 For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www.auction.com or Call: 1-800-280-2832.

NBS Default Services, LLC, Vanessa Gomez, Foreclosure Associate This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. However, if you have received a discharge of the debt referenced herein in a bankruptcy proceeding, this is not an attempt to impose personal liability upon you for payment of that debt. In the event you have received a bankruptcy discharge, any action to enforce the debt will be taken against the property only. NPP0250353 To: DESERT STAR WEEKLY 06/24/2015, 07/01/2015, 07/08/2015. DSW15-5145 APN: 622-063-009-0T.S. No. 021927-CANOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALEIMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER:YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/28/2006.

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 LAWYEROn 7/15/2015 at 3:00 PM, CLEAR RECON CORP., as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 11/3/2006, as Instrument No. 2006-0813754, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Riverside County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: KIRSTIN HOWARD, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTYWILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: AT THE FRONT STEPS TO THE ENTRANCE OF THE FORMER CORONA POLICE DEPARTMENT, 849 W. SIXTH STREET, CORONA, CA 92882all 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 described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUSTThe street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be:223 LAS LOMASPALM DESERT, CA 92260The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured 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:$336,865.84 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The

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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 (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 021927-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (844) 477-7869 Publish: 6/24/2015, 7/1/2015, 7/8/2015.

DSW15-5142 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-15660170-HL Order No.: 730-1500835-70 (Pursuant to Cal. Civ. Code 2923.3) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/22/2007.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by 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 to the Financial C ode and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the accrued principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the t rustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): Peter P. Scaduto, a single man Recorded: 1/26/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0064103 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of RIVERSIDE County, California; Date of Sale: 7/17/2015 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: In front of the Corona Civic Center, 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA 92882 Amount of accrued balance and other charges: $224,632.81 The purported property address is: 66647 CAHUILLA AVENUE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240 Assessor’s Parcel No. 641-114-002-9 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 N otice of S ale 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 sa le date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714-730-2727 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the t rustee: CA-15-660170-HL . 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 undersigned t rustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the t rustee 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 t rustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the m ortgagor, the m ortgagee, or the m ortgagee’s a ttorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only.

As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-730-2727 O r Login to: http://www. qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 6457711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-15-660170-HL IDSPub #0084626 6/17/2015 6/24/2015 7/1/2015. DSW15-5131 T.S. No.: 2014-08287-CA Loan No.: 7110286049 A.P.N.:641-241-032-9 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED注：本文件包含一个信息摘要참고사항: 본첨부문서에정보요약서가있습니다NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTOTALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIPLƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀY IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05/04/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: TONI DE BURLET, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive Trustee, LLC Recorded 05/13/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0383930 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, Date of Sale: 07-14-2015 at 09:30AM. Place of Sale THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRWAY TO THE BUILDING LOCATED AT 849 W. SIXTH STREET, CORONA, CA Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $185,117.88 WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: All right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: Street Address or other common designation of real property: 13748 El Cajon Drive, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 A.P.N.: 641-241-032-9 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied,

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regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $185,117.88. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.altisource. com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/ TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2014-08287-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale Date: May 29, 2015 Western Progressive, LLC , as Trustee C/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 Irvine, CA 92606 Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 http://www. altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx For Non-Automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530 THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR PURPOSE Pub 6/17/2015, 6/24/2015, 6/30/2015.

DSW15-5130 Trustee Sale No. : 00000004678140 Title Order No.: 140193862 FHA/VA/PMI No.: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/19/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 10/23/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0651726 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of RIVERSIDE County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: BONIFACIO ALVAREZ AND CARLOTA TRANQUILINO, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 07/07/2015 TIME OF SALE: 9:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE OF THE FORMER CORONA POLICE DEPARTMENT AT 849 W. SIXTH STREET, CORONA, CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 99390 LOOKOUT DRIVE, MECCA, CALIFORNIA 92254 APN#: 723-031-021-9, 723-031-022-0, 723-031020-8 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 in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $139,076.02. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000004678140.

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: NATIONWIDE POSTING & PUBLICATION A DIVISION OF FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY 1180 IRON POINT ROAD, SUITE 100 FOLSOM, CA 95630 916-939-0772 www.nationwideposting.com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP as Trustee Dated: 06/10/2015 NPP0249760 To: DESERT STAR WEEKLY 06/17/2015, 06/24/2015, 07/01/2015.

DSW15-5136 Trustee Sale No. : 00000004719920 Title Order No.: 730-1403991-70 FHA/VA/PMI No.: 136296238 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/24/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN

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EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 05/03/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0321488 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of RIVERSIDE County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: MARIO G. SAINTIS, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 07/10/2015 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: 50054 CALLE TOLOSA, COACHELLA, CALIFORNIA 92236-5467 APN#: 767-612-017-1 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 in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $507,002.97. 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,

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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 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 00000004719920. 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 ONE MAUCHLY IRVINE, CA 92618 800-280-2832 www.auction.com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP as Trustee Dated: 05/29/2015 NPP0249026 To: DESERT STAR WEEKLY 06/10/2015, 06/17/2015, 06/24/2015.

DSW15-5132 T.S. No.: 2014-07589-CA Loan No.: 359509251 A.P.N.:656-192-006-3 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED 注：本文件包含一个信息摘要참고사항: 본첨부문서에정보요약서가있습니다NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTOTALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIPLƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN

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TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀY IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/12/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Gary S. Watkins AND ADRIENE WATKINS, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive Trustee, LLC Recorded 10/19/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0768668 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, Date of Sale: 07/07/2015 at 09:30 AM Place of Sale THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRWAY TO THE BUILDING LOCATED AT 849 W. SIXTH STREET, CORONA, CA. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $302,779.53 WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN

BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: All right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: Street Address or other common designation of real property: 15637 Avenida Ramada, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 A.P.N.: 656-192-006-3 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $302,779.53. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is lo-

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cated. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt .NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices. aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2014-07589-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

Date: May 22, 2015 Western Progressive, LLC , as Trustee C/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 Irvine, CA 92606 Automated Sale Information Line: 866) 9608299 http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/ DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx For NonAutomated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530 .

THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION. Pub 610, 6/17, 6/24, 2015. DSW15-5126

West Shores High Boys Soccer Team Makes History

By KMIR News Staff The West Shores High School Boys Soccer Team Makes History.

The Team Won The School’s First Ever CIF State Division Championship.

A RING CEREMONY..

FOR THE WEST SHORES HIGH SCHOOL BOY’S SOCCER TEAM. THE TEAM WON THE SCHOOL’S FIRSTEVER CIF STATE DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIP. Player Edgar Ornelas: I feel excited because I know how everyone., every school soccer team wants to win. It’s the main goal. The way we did it, we struggled throughout all of the season but we made it and it was worth it.

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COVARRUBIAS FITTINGLY WORE A SHIRT THAT SAID ‘IT WAS ALL A DREAM’.

GUSTAVO COVARRUBIAS: It’s a real big dream and the dream came to life. All thanks to the coaches and the team for all the support they gave us.

COACH LUIS MARTINEZ S AY S THE S TAT E CHAMPIONSHIP WIN IN MARCH WAS EVEN MORE SPECIAL..

BECAUSE IT WAS AT HOME. COACH: Just having a crowd there and seeing how much they give to the team.

When we hosted the finals here, our bleachers were filled. And it was just incredible. We couldn’t lose at home that way. We had the support from the community.

PRINCIPAL RICHARD PIMENTL SOT: I’m beaming. I

Museum, created the ornamental flamingo in 1957 for plastics company Union Products Inc., of Leominster, modeling it after photos of the birds he saw in National Geographic.

Featherstone worked at Union for 43 years, inventing hundreds of products in that time and rising to the position of president before his retirement in 1999.

“People say they’re tacky, but all great art began as tacky,” Featherstone said in a 1997 interview.

He was forever humble about the flamingo, and in fact, his wife often brought it up in conversations with people they would meet, bringing a sheepish smile from her husband, she said.

The flamingo even made an appearance on the silver screen. A pink flamingo, dubbed Featherstone of course, was a major character in the 2011

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They could easily makes excuses for not winning. They could get up and say Well, I’ve been dealt a tough card. I can just sit on that.

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Creator of pink plastic lawn flamingo dies at 79

By MARK PRATT Associated Press BOSTON (AP) - Don Featherstone was a classically trained painter, a talented sculptor and artist who became famous for creating the pink plastic lawn flamingo - the ultimate piece of American suburban kitsch.

And it didn’t bother him a bit.

Featherstone, who died Monday at 79, embraced the fame the invention brought him.

He died at an elder care facility in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, after a long battle with Lewy body dementia, his wife of 40 years, Nancy, told The Associated Press on Tuesday.

“He was the nicest guy in the world,” Nancy Featherstone said.

“He didn’t have a selfish bone in his body. He was funny and had a wonderful sense of humor and he made me so happy for 40 years.”

Featherstone, who studied art at the Worcester Art

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animated movie “Gnomeo & Juliet.”

“The thing that thrilled him the most was that movie,” Nancy Featherstone said.

“Humble” is how Marc Abrahams, editor the Annals of Improbable Research magazine, remembers Featherstone.

The magazine hands out an annual spoof on the Nobel Prizes known as the Ig Nobels.

Abrahams became good friends with Featherstone after he won the Ig Nobel for art in 1996.

Featherstone kept his real artistic talent under wraps to everyone except those closest to him, Abrahams said.

“He decided it would destroy the illusion and pleasure for people who knew him for the flamingo, so he only let those very close to him see his work,” he said.

The flamingo almost met its demise in 2006, when Union

went out of business. But the company was eventually bought

by Cado Products Inc., which to this day proudly manufactures the ornaments in Fitchburg, retailing for about $14.99 a pair.

“We still sell thousands of them a year,” said Bruce Zarozny, president of Cado, noting that the company’s packaging refers to them as “The original Featherstone pink flamingo.

He’s not sure how many have been sold over the years, but it’s in the millions.

“They say there are more plastic Featherstone flamingos in the world than real flamingos,” he said.

In addition to his wife, Featherstone is survived by two children, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

A wake is scheduled for Friday with a funeral Mass scheduled for Saturday at St. Joseph Church in Fitchburg.

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Morrissey, Bloc Party, Frank Ocean to Headline 12th FYF Fest

By Dan Marinelli LOS ANGELES – With a stellar musical lineup and some of the best food trucks Southern California has to offer, Los Angeles’ Exposition Park is getting ready to host the 12th running of FYF Fest on August 22 and 23.

Morrissey, Bloc Party, Frank Ocean, Flume and Chet Faker are a few of the many artists set headline what some have dubbed a “mini Coachella.”

Getting top-notch artists each year has resulted in an increase in FYF’s popularity over the years, drawing a large laid-back hipster So Cal audience.

It has gotten so crowded to the point that FYF needed to change the venue from LA

State Historic Park to its current, larger location. Now, the festival has become one of the most anticipated events of the summer for Angelinos and it’s esteem is evident by how outrageously packed the Exposition Park was last year.

Despite the move to a larger space, there were still some organizational issues present in 2014. There was a cluster walk attendees had to endure from the entrance to the main stage (the only walkway between the two); which happened to be stage farthest from the entrance.

Additionally, festivalgoers were denied entrance to the Sports Arena because of capacity limitations.

This year, things have been

restructured for the better.

Recently, FYF released a map for 2015 with a second walkway added between the entrance and the main stage, which will definitely cut down on foot traffic. Unfortunately, due to fire hazard, there is still no entrance guarantee to the Sports Arena but organizers are aware of what happened last year and will likely do what they can to allow the maximum amount of attendees inside.

Even with the minor complications in 2014, the overall atmosphere of FYF remained fun and positive. In fact, all tickets for this year are likely to sell out and the single-day option is already sold out – so there was obviously no bad taste

left in the mouth of the fans.

Though the Coachella Valley already has a flagship festival, it would be fabulous to see FYF travel east for the desert crowd.

Until then, all of us will make the

trip west because FYF Fest is definitely one a summer event not to miss.

For more on entertainment in Southern California, follow Dan on Twitter @dsmarine7.

Queen Elizabeth II begins state visit to Germany

By Gregory Katz And David Rising Associated Press BERLIN (AP) - Queen Elizabeth II began a state visit to Germany on Tuesday that will include her first trip to a former Nazi concentration camp.

The 89-year-old monarch and her husband Prince Philip, 94, received a red-carpet welcome as they left their jet at Tegel airport on a grey Berlin evening. A German military honor guard lined their route to their car, while artillery fired a 21-gun salute and fighter jets overflew the area in tribute.

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The two shook hands with the British ambassador and others before walking to their waiting limousine to take them to the capital’s Hotel Adlon, which overlooks the historic Brandenburg Gate.

The state visit will focus on Berlin and Frankfurt, but the queen and Philip also plan to visit the Bergen-Belsen camp where diarist Anne Frank and her sister Margot died just weeks before the British liberated it on April 15, 1945.

She will visit a memorial dedicated to the sisters and to

meet with aging survivors and liberators of the notorious Nazi camp.

“It is fitting the queen should go,” said Bernard Levy, 89, who helped liberate the camp as a young soldier and has been asked by the queen to attend the wreath-laying ceremony.

“Holocaust education is so paramount, and many kids of today don’t really know about it. The queen going there lends credence.”

He said many who saw the horrors at the camp, or suffered as prisoners, tried to put the June 24, 2015

experience behind them but are now finding that they want to talk about it.

“After 70 years, there’s been a revival of people who want to say something before they die,” said Levy, speaking on behalf of the Holocaust Educational Trust.

Elizabeth and Philip are planning a strenuous schedule.

Elizabeth will meet German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin on Wednesday after a boat trip along the River Spree.

They will also meet with President Joachim Gauck.

Thursday will be spent in the financial hub of Frankfurt, with time blocked out for the queen to meet the public in the city’s central square.

On Friday, the royal couple plans to meet with residents of Berlin in Pariser Platz before traveling to Lower Saxony for the concentration camp visit.

The queen and Philip also made state visits to Germany in May 1965, May 1978, October 1992 and November 2004.

Katz reported from London.

Source KMIR www.desertstarweekly.com

Inspiring World Premiere Musical At La Jolla Playhouse

The cast of La Jolla Playhouse’s world-premiere musical COME FROM AWAY. Photo by Kevin Berne.

By Jack Lyons Theatre and Film Critic One never knows where the next small exquisite gem of a play or musical will come from. Story ideas are all around us just waiting to be discovered by talented and creative people.

Whenever the La Jolla Playhouse Artistic Director Christopher Ashley, gets wind of a new and fresh project, it’s a pretty safe bet that Playhouse audiences are going to be in for a special treat.

The musical “Come From Away” by the Canadian husbandand wife team of Irene Sankoff and David Hein, directed by Ashley made its World Premiere debut at the Sheila and Hughes Poitier Theatre last weekend to thunderous applause and standing ovations.

Big things often have small beginnings. For America, nothing was bigger and more horrifying than the Terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

It’s been a defining moment in modern American history. How to expiate the demons of that day and its immediate aftermath, hasn’t really been addressed by many American writers yet. The scars are too deep. Yet, there are stories to be told. And some no doubt with unexpected or a particular point of view.

In “Come From Away”, the story informs the audience in song, dance, and narrative about the generosity and compassion of our Canadian neighbors north of the of the 45th parallel.

When the first-ever national “ground stop” of all aviation

in US airspace took place, 38 jetliners were diverted to Gander, Newfoundland, along with 7000 passengers from countries all over the world; sitting for five days in an airport that most probably never heard of.

How a city that sported two policemen, a small fire department, one library, a one person SPCA unit, and a nononsense mayor who galvanizes the town residents into becoming the most hospitable and compassionate of hosts is the stuff that becomes a legend over time.

Director Chris Ashley has a penchant and a winning track record in sending La Jolla Playhouse productions on to, not only Broadway (“Memphis”, “Peter and the Starcatchers”, “Jersey Boys” etc.), but onto Regional stages around the country as well.

One of the most interesting aspects of this unique production is that the show is chock full of adult singer-actors; many of a certain age. One also gets the feeling of Canadian verisimilitude the minute the curtain goes up. The song “Welcome to Newfoundland” gives one insight into the warm and winning character of our Canadian “cousins”.

The splendid ensemble cast of twelve performers, who portray multiple characters, immediately lay out the story plot in their musical intro’s and dialogue exchanges.

Toetapping, Celtic-infused musical accompaniment from the eight-

(L-R) Astrid Van Wieren, Caesar Samayoa and Chad Kimball. Photo by Kevin Berne.

person onstage orchestra led by musical director and conductor Ian Eisendrath is a plus in helping to propel the somber backstory toward an uplifting conclusion employing the healing elements that come at times with humor.

The inspired cast led by Joel Hatch, playing the Mayor, generate enough energy to light the city of La Jolla and surrounding areas. Large casts are not always conducive

to naming each performer, but this excellent ensemble cast deserves the honor: The aforementioned Joel Hatch; Jenn Colella; Petrina Bromley; Rodney Hicks; Lee MacDonald; Allison Spratt Pearce; Caesar Samoya; O. Smith; Sharon Wheatley and Astrid Van Wieren, are nothing short of terrific.

Such musical numbers as “Stop the World”, “Somewhere in the Middle of Nowhere” and the

finale by Hatch and the company is proof that our society, despite its uglier sides and moments, just might be worth saving after all. “ C o m e F ro m Aw a y ” performs at the La Jolla Playhouse Potiker Theatre and runs through July 12, 2015.

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