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The World of Avatar (L-R) Jon Landau, Wes Studi, Joel David Moore, Sam Worthington, Stephen Lang, James Cameron, Zoe Saldana, CCH Pounder, Bob Iger, Sigourney Weaver and Laz Alonso pose during the dedication of the new land, Pandora – The World of Avatar By Desert Star Staff LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., In grand preview dedication ceremonies for media today, Disney’s Animal Kingdom unveiled a world out of this world -- of massive mountains floating in the sky, rainforests pulsing light and breathtaking flights for explorers soaring above an
alien moon on the backs of great winged banshees. When it opens to the public on May 27, Pandora – The World of Avatar will transform, transfix and transport Walt Disney World Resort guests to an all-new Disney land beyond belief – 4.4 light years away from Earth. “Working with Jim and his
KMIR News Staff Riverside County, CA - On May 16, 2017, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Marijuana Eradication Team (MET) served three search warrants for illegal marijuana cultivation. Two illegal marijuana grows were located. An investigation into the marijuana grows began after information was provided regarding suspicious activity in the area.The search warrants resulted in the confiscation of approximately 2,500 marijuana plants, 25 pounds of processed marijuana, and approximately $46,000 in suspected drug proceeds. It was discovered that two of the three homes
had illegally bypassed the power.The Rancho Mirage Code Enforcement responded to the locations and red tagged the two homes containing the marijuana grows, due to the illegal setup and existing hazards. The two homes were on the 70 block of Via Del Pienza and 100 block of Via Tuscany in Rancho Mirage.This is an active and ongoing investigation and no further information will be released. Anyone with additional information about this case is encouraged to contact the Riverside County Sheriff Department’s Marijuana Enforcement Team at (951) 955-1720. Source: KMIR
team was a dream come true for us, as we pushed the limits of creativity and innovation to bring the digital world of Pandora to the real world of Disney’s Animal Kingdom,” said Bob Iger, chairman and CEO of The Walt Disney Company. “Now anyone who has ever dreamed of visiting this extraordinary world can explore
the astonishing landscape and ecosystem, soar on the back of a banshee and actually become part of the AVATAR adventure.” Na’vi, the indigenous blue people in the film, call Pandora home. Cave paintings give hints of the Na’vi culture, and totems they weaved point guests down pathways threading through the overgrown rainforest,
punctuated by bizarre sounds of animals not of this world and alien plants that glow with light. Disney Imagineers created a soundscape meant to evoke an alien jungle. “It’s not the movie AVATAR that we are portraying,” said Joe Rohde, Walt Disney Continues on Page 2
Large Marijuana Grow Operations Found in Rancho Mirage
Children’s Groups: Trump Budget Would Push WI Backward
By Desert Star Staff MADISON, Wis. – Groups that advocate for children are voicing concerns that President Donald Trump’s budget proposal slashes funding for nutrition, health care and other programs that help hundreds of thousands of Wisconsinites meet basic needs. House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wisconsin calls the budget “right on target” and asserts that it’s in keeping with the president’s campaign promises. But Ken Taylor, executive director of Wisconsin Council on Children and Families, says the budget would do great harm to the state. “The cuts proposed in the president’s budget would result in more of Wisconsin’s children being sick, hungry, and struggling in school,” Taylor states. “Those cuts would have lifelong consequences for our children’s preparation to be productive adults, which will end up harming our state as we work to compete in the 21st century global, knowledge-based economy.” Taylor says his group and others will be watching closely
the reactions of other members of the Wisconsin delegation. Randi Carmen Schmidt, executive director of the Children’s Leadership Council, says the president is reneging on some of his campaign promises, and she points to a recent Quinnipiac University poll of Americans. “Seventy-four percent of voters polled, including 54 percent of Republicans, opposed cutting federal funding for Medicaid,” she points out. “And 83 percent were against cutting funding for after school and summer school programs. But that’s exactly what this budget does.” The proposal as it stands cuts $600 dollars from Medicaid over the next decade, reduces the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as food stamps, by $193 billion over the next decade and cuts disability programs by $72 billion dollars. Taylor says Wisconsin and other states will pay a huge price – while the wealthiest Americans get another tax cut. “Wisconsin’s state motto is ‘Forward’, but President
Trump’s budget is backward, because it gives huge tax breaks to the special interests who rig the system on their own benefit while making kids pick
up the tab,” he states. “This budget is exactly backwards from what Wisconsin’s children need to thrive.” In Taylor’s opinion,
By Desert Star Staff ATLANTA, -- Death rates from Alzheimer’s disease (AD) increased 55 percent between 1999 and 2014, according to data released today in the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. The number of Alzheimer’s deaths at home also increased during the same period, from 14 percent to 25 percent, suggesting an increase in the number of caregivers that would benefit from support, including education and case management services. Alzheimer’s disease is a fatal form of dementia. It is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, accounting for 3.6 percent of all deaths in 2014. It is the fifth leading cause of death among people ages 65 years and older in the United States. “Millions of Americans and their family members
are profoundly affected by Alzheimer’s disease,” said CDC Acting Director Anne Schuchat, M.D. “Our new study reveals an increase in the incidence of Alzheimer’s disease-related deaths. As the number of older Americans with Alzheimer’s disease rises, more family members are taking on the emotionally and physically challenging role of caregiver than ever before. These families need and deserve our support.” This study is the first to provide county-level rates for deaths caused by AD. CDC researchers analyzed state- and county-level death certificate data from the National Vital Statistics System to identify deaths with AD reported as the underlying cause. According to the analysis, possible reasons for the increase include the growing population of older adults in the U.S., increases
in diagnosis of AD at earlier stages, increased reporting by physicians and others who record the cause of death, and fewer deaths from other causes of deaths for the elderly, such as heart disease and stroke. Key findings from analysis of AD rates The death rate increased 55 percent—from 16.5 per 100,000 people in 1999 to 25.4 per 100,000 in 2014 after accounting for age. Most Alzheimer’s deaths still occur in a nursing home or long-term care facility, but fewer in 2014 (54 percent) than in 1999 (68 percent). Counties with the highest death rates were primarily in the Southeast; other areas with high rates included the Midwest and West Coast. Age is the greatest risk factor for AD; most adults with the disease are 65 years
or older. As fewer people die from other diseases, more survive into older adulthood and the risk for AD increases. “As Alzheimer’s disease progresses, caregiving becomes very important. Caregivers and patients can benefit from programs that include education about Alzheimer’s disease, how to take care of themselves and their loved one, and case management to lessen the burden of care,” said Christopher Taylor, Ph.D., lead author and epidemiologist, Division of Population Health, CDC’s National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. “Supportive interventions can lessen the burden for caregivers and improve the quality of care for people with Alzheimer’s disease.” While there is currently no
The head of a Wisconsin children’s advocacy group says President Donald Trump’s budget proposal runs counter to the state’s motto. (WI Dept. of Administration) the budget proposal relies on unrealistic economic assumptions about growth in the economy and gimmicks to hide the tax cuts.
US Death Rates from Alzheimer’s Disease Increased 55 Percent from 1999 to 2014
cure for AD, people should see a doctor if they experience symptoms affecting their daily life such as memory loss, difficulties with problem solving, or misplacing objects. Early diagnosis is important to allow patients and their families to begin planning medical and caregiving needs at all stages of the disease. CDC’s Healthy Aging Program develops high quality scientific information to educate, inform, and translate research into practice to improve the cognitive and physical health of older Americans and their caregivers. For more information on CDC’s activities related to AD and the Healthy Brain Initiative, visit https://www. cdc.gov/aging/aginginfo/ alzheimers.htm and www. cdc.gov/aging/healthybrain.
Disney Dedicates Pandora - The World of Avatar
Avatar Flight of Passage sends explorers swooping Imagineering portfolio creative and soaring on a simulated executive. “It is the planet flight above the awe-inspiring Pandora where you can come, world of Pandora on the back you can visit, and have your of a winged banshee. Floating own unique adventure. Rather mountains, rushing waterfalls, than reliving the adventures of vast seas and dense jungle characters from the film, you’re pass under-wing. This multigoing to come to the planet sensory, wind-in-your-face where those things happened experience is unlike anything -- and have your own set of Disney has created before. adventures you can own.” “You are grounded on a winged Two extraordinary predator and flying through attractions anchor the new land: these amazing environments Continued from Page 1
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with special effects to add to the thrill,” Rohde says. Aboard the eight-person reed boats of Na’vi River Journey, families follow a sacred river deep into the bioluminescent rainforest under a canopy of exotic glowing plants, passing rock formations and Pandoran creatures on the move. This mystical journey culminates in an encounter with the Na’vi Shaman of Songs, who has a deep connection to the life force of Pandora and May 26, 2017
sends positive energy out into the forest through her music. Pandora – The World of Avatar expands the day-intonighttime adventures at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, including new after-dark experiences
such as the majestic Rivers of Light show, sunset safaris, liveentertainment street parties and vivid, animated imagery bathing the Tree of Life, centerpiece of the adventure park. SOURCE Walt Disney World Resort www.desertstarweekly.com
Experts Press Foundations to Engage in Health-Care Debate By Desert Star Staff SACRAMENTO, Calif. -Leading experts on philanthropy are urging big foundations to get off the sidelines of the health care debate. They’re calling for amplified voices to address the deep Medicaid cuts in President Trump’s new budget proposal and the American Health Care Act. A policy brief from the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy urged funders to get engaged especially those who advocate for better health outcomes across all races and income levels. Kevin Prindiville, executive director with the nonprofit legal advocacy group Justice in Aging, said it isn’t enough to simply
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react if Congress manages to overturn Obamacare. “It is absolutely critical that funders get involved right now,” Prindiville said. “This is the moment where we need advocacy, where we need action, because the stakes could not be higher.” On Wednesday, the Congressional Budget office said the latest version of the AHCA would cause 23 million Americans to lose health insurance over the next ten years. But supporters of the bill say it will bring down the deficit, lower premiums for younger people, and free consumers from the government mandate to buy health insurance. Daniel Zingale, senior vice president with a private foundation called the California Endowment, said his organization is supporting dozens of groups that are helping vulnerable people make their voices heard.
Large foundations are being urged to do their part to amplify citizens’ voices in the health care debate. (Goir/iStockphoto) “We have a responsibility to make sure those 20-plus million people are included in the conversation,” Zingale said. “Their experiences should be brought to the attention of policymakers. We need to hear
from the people who have the most at stake in some of the things that are threatening to happen from Washington, D.C. “ Zingale noted that the AHCA would allow insurance companies to charge people
this country was built on legal immigration,” said Coachella Valley resident, Greg Aratin. The city itself is divided with the Cathedral City Police Officers Association speaking out against a sanctuary city designation. “The police department here does not deport people, we actually work with them when they’re victims of crimes, and the problem with this proclamation is that it will bring a subversive culture in to prey on those hardworking
their cooperation with the federal government over immigration law. We also wanted to hear from people outside of the meeting. Here’s what some had to say: “If have illegal aliens living in our country, they need to go home, we provide the ability for people to come to our country legally, they don’t need to sneak in here,” said George Stevens of Desert Hot Springs. “Everybody just wants to make a living and support their family and I think everyone should be given the chance, immigrants,” said Nate Hanley I mean I was born here, and with the Cathedral City Police so glad I was, I don’t have Officers Association. these problems, but I think “There are clearly some everyone should be given an undocumented members in the equal opportunity,” said Rita community, there are loved ones Galaz of Rancho Mirage. associated with them, children Earlier this week, Attorney parents, and it’s important General Jeff Sessions sent out for them to understand by a memo providing a limited calling us a sanctuary city, definition of sanctuary cities, that we are in fact trying to and saying grants can be support the community they “tailored to promote a lawful live in,” said Cathedral City system of immigration.” Councilman Shelley Kaplan. The city attorney says A sanctuary city means their designation wouldn’t that a city basically limits be in violation of that.
Cathedral City Becomes Sanctuary City
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ages 50-64 up to five-times more than younger people for their health coverage. And it would no longer force insurers to take a person’s ability to pay into account when setting premiums.
KMIR Angela Monroe Cathedral City, CA It was a close vote of 3 to 2, but Cathedral City leaders make a bold move Wednesday night, opposing the federal government by becoming a sanctuary city. Cathedral City is now the first city in the Coachella Valley to become a sanctuary city. It was a packed house at city council with people sitting outside waiting to get in and be heard with just about three hours of people saying they were for or against becoming a sanctuary city. Immigration is a topic gripping our nation, and the meeting in Cathedral City shows just how divided opinions are here. “Few selects of those people are undocumented people unfortunately, and they’re just here to live and make their life better, and we want to give them that chance here in Cathedral City,” said David Martin with Inland Congregation United for Change. “I certainly have empathy for people living in fear. Fearful of their loved ones being deported, but we have laws for a reason,
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Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast
Honorees Jeff and Hillary Whittington with children Brynley and Ryland with Mike Thompson-LGBT Community Ctr Director. Photo by Pat Krause. Story and Photos by Pat Krause The Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast was held on May 19th at the Palm Springs Convention Center. It took a large venue to hold all the people attending. Approximately 900 people ate a breakfast of bacon, scrambled eggs, eggs, fried potatoes, rolls, orange Juice and Coffee. All proceeds from this event benefit local youth through the Gay-Straight Alliance Clubs and LGBT Youth related programs. They raised over $22,000 dollars last year and were hoping to break the bank
with over $25,000 this year. This breakfast is as well as an awards ceremony for people that show leader ship in the community and civil rights movements. The excellent Youth, Angela Olivares was the Harvey B. Milk prominent Student of the Year and was as well a featured speaker who spoke about how her life would have been so different if she had not had the support of so many people. Activism and Volunteering are her two favorite past times. A video was shown about Harvey Milk during his time in
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Office and the programs he led that changed the world. The Harvey B. Milk Hero of the Year Award went to Jeff and Hillary Whittington. They were also featured speakers, and a video were shown about Ryland Whittington who was born deaf. Ryland got Cochlear implants that allowed him to hear and speak. Ryland was born a female but insisted at an early age that he was a boy who led his parents on a journey of discovery. They knew when Ryland was just 5 that he was a trans gender child. Many children know they
are a different gender at the tender age of 3,4 and 5. Keisha D was the entertainer again this year. She sang, Rise Up, with her pianist Charlie Creasey. She got a standing ovation after her song. A video was shown sharing the photos of many women who have been instrumental in the fight for diversity of and racial equality. The next award was the Harvey B. Milk Leadership Award. DeeDee Wilson spoke about the amazing life of this woman who has been a leader most of her life for equality. That award was given to Ruth
Human Health Initiative Fundraiser
Cruz A Lefebre, Jason Tate, Francine De Anda and Franscisco De Anda. Photo by Pat Krause
Donna Sturgeon, Bruce Boisvert and Kathy Louis. Photo by Pat Krause
Story and Photos by Pat Krause Human Health Initiative held a Kickoff fundraiser for this brand new idea in healthy living that should start with our young students. Jason Tate is the founder of this fresh organization that feels health, and nutrition should start in high school. There is no more Home Ec where kids learn to cook and learn about self-care and reliability about what they eat. They can’t be self-sufficient without some of this knowledge. The event was held at the beautiful home of Bruce Boisbvert. Kids nowadays don’t know how to fend for themselves food wise and rely on junk food, Microwave foods and restaurants to survive eating. Tate said that knowing what you eat and how it works in your body like digestion of foods is
Two of his students spoke to the guests about what they have learned and how important it is to them.
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important to know. How to read food labels and that there are different types of calories. Tate said that when it says fat free, it really isn’t and that is where knowledge is important. Kids need to learn this to have a healthy life in the future. A way to stop illnesses like diabetes and even depression. The health for the nation is going south because of the way we eat and diet. There is more they need to know like meditation, going out to exercise, like taking off your shoes and feeling the grass beneath your feet. People and kids spend most of the day sitting, either at their computer or on their phones. His mission is to prevent and reverse dietary and lifestyle-related diseases worldwide through education and Awareness.
They feel very grateful to be in the Indio school and have Mr. Tate as their teacher. It enlightens them to be better in
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Debra to a standing ovation. Advisor of the Year Award was given to Karina Boltzar-Duran from Rancho Mirage High School. Harvey Milk Day Proclamations were many. Over 20 local political leaders, policemen and sheriffs filled the stage. There were many others on stage to speak about diversity of and civil rights. This breakfast brought a lot of parents and children who have found out they are of a different gender than their birth. They know that Harvey B. Milk changed a lot of things that make their lives easier. life, and they know if they eat and behave in a not healthy manner, they will not function to their highest ability. Those students were Cruz A Lefebre and Francine De Anda. The father of Francine, Fransciso De Anda, spoke about raising kids today to be pro-active in the way they eat and live so they can enjoy a long and healthy life. Tate feels this should be in every school around the U.S. and the world with the cost of health care rising all the time. He continues to learn by going to seminars and conversing with doctors, so he can be more effective with his students. This is such a needed concept, and he hopes it will continue to grow and enlighten not only his students but their parents as well.
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‘Jersey Boys’ -- Oh What a Night at the Ahmanson
L-R: Keith Hines, Mark Ballas, Cory Jeacoma and Matthew Dailey in the national tour of “Jersey Boys” See page 9. Photo by Jim Carmody.
Photo by Gene Schiavone For many people in show business there are only six degrees of separation from Kevin Bacon. For me, there is just one degree of separation between the Four Seasons, AKA the Jersey Boys and me. It’s my sister Ellen whose chemistry lab partner at Plainfield High was Don Ciccone, who joined the group in the early 70s. In those days, all the “Jersey” girls in my family would put our nickel in the jukebox at a local New Jersey diner to hear their songs. Ah, those were the days—and that was the music of the times. In 2005, the musical hit “Jersey Boys” debuted on Broadway and in 2007, the tune filled production arrived at the Ahmanson Theatre for the first time. Now the show is back on stage at the Ahmanson. This time Frankie
Valli, lead singer of the group, is sung by Mark Ballas one of the star dancers on the popular TV show “Dancing With the Stars.” Bob Gaudio, the group’s prolific hit composer and singer is performed by Cory Jeacoma with Keith Hines and Matthew Dailey rounding out the cast as Nick Massi and Tommy DeVito. The music still appeals to all age groups from millennial to octogenarian. This was apparent on opening night as the audience cheered the cast when they took their bows and were joined on stage by the one and only Frankie Valli himself. The show details the life and times of the Four Seasons from their earliest beginnings to their eventual stardom. In those days, young Italian guys growing up in Jersey could either become a priest, a mobster or make it in the music
business. Lucky for them and for us, they chose the latter. The entire show is filled to the brim with such iconic hits as “Oh What a Night,” which begins the first act, to “Sherry,” “Walk Like a Man,” ”My Eyes Adored You,” “Let’s Hang On to What We’ve Got,” “Rag Doll,” “Working My Way Back to You” and the truly romantic “Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You.” In fact, there are too many song titles to list them all. And each and everyone has the power to make you feel good. If you have seen the show before, back in 2007 or in Las Vegas, this production is not quite as dramatically nuanced but it still remains a night filled with unforgettable music that leaves you singing on your way out of the theatre. You will also be thinking—oh, what a night! Des McAnuff directed the show, with choreography by Sergio Trujillo. The book is by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice with music by Bob Gaudio and lyrics by Bob Crewe. “Jersey Boys” runs through June 24 at the Ahmanson
Theatre, 135 North Grand Ave, Downtown L.A. For tickets and information go online to www.centertheatregroup. org or call (213) 628-2772. At the Ballet: “Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at the Music Center” is a wonderful way to experience balletic performances. This past weekend, May 19 to May 21, the Scottish Ballet was in town with their dance version of Tennessee Williams’ “A Streetcar Named Desire.” Wordlessly the troupe interpreted the entire story in dance. Well, there was one word in the production. That word was: STELLA!! If you have not had the pleasure of seeing Glorya Kaufman’s presentations, and you are a ballet aficionado, mark your calendars for the weekend of June 23-25 when the Boris Eifman Ballet Company of St. Petersburg presents “Tchaikovsky,” a revealing look into the inner struggles and personal demons of the famed composer. The gifted
choreographer did in-depth research into Tchaikovsky’s private and creative worlds and the environment that led to his torment. This is a new version of the ballet that debuted in 1993. Eifman’s enigmatic and contemporary choreography explores the composer’s complex sexuality, his inner break-up and personality dislocation and his journey through the creative process. The ballet is set to Tchaikovsky’s most popular symphonies, and the ballet shows characters from his work that materializes as demons, fairies and the like. Eifman is one of the most charismatic choreographers working in the world of ballet today. His ballets “Anna Karenina” and “Rodin” were both performed at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, and they were spectacular. Prices for “Tchaikovsky” start at $34 and are available online at www.musiccenter. org/eifman , by phone at (213) 972-0711 or at the theatre box office located at 135 North Grand Ave. in downtown L.A.
getting ready to go out. The UK’s ‘wine o’clock’ culture, in which women regularly drink at home, consuming cheap alcohol bought from supermarkets, has also contributed to the increase.The change is also partly the result of successful marketing campaigns and the creation of sweeter products aimed at young women or girls, as well as cuts in price. Researchers say women are now causing increasing amounts of damage to
their health as a result. “Alcohol use and alcohol use disorders have historically been viewed as a male phenomenon,” the authors say. “The present study calls this assumption into question and suggests that young women in particular should be the target of concerted efforts to reduce the impact of substance abuse and related harms.” Women’s bodies do not tolerate alcohol as well as men’s because they have a higher fat-to-water ratio, meaning the alcohol in their systems remains more concentrated. Women also have smaller livers than men, making it harder to process alcohol safely.
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Women are finally equal to men.. in alcohol consumption at least
By Desert Star Staff The gender gap in alcohol consumption has almost vanished, according to a new study, which says women are binge drinking nearly as much as men due to a booming ‘wine o’clock’ culture. The research looks at the convergence of drinking habits between men and women over time from 1891 to 2014. It pools the results of 68 international studies published since 1980 to look at the changing ratio of male to female drinking.t says www.desertstarweekly.com
young men born between 1991 and 2001 are just 1.1 times more likely to drink at all than women of the same age. That can be compared to men who were born between 1981 and 1910 who were 2.2 times more likely to drink than women. The research, published in the medical journal BMJ Open, also found men born in the early 1900s were three times as likely to drink to problematic levels, and are now just 1.2 times as likely to binge drink. The trend is partly driven
by the decline of the maledominated pub, researchers say. Those who have succeeded in obtaining jobs that were once reserved for men may have also found it necessary to become part of the after-work drinking culture. Images of celebrities enjoying themselves on nights out have also helped remove some of the stigma attached to drinking by women. Some of the drinks now available have been targeted at young women who ‘pre-load’ while May 26, 2017
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Tolerance Education Center Remembers The Holocaust
Winners of the Holocaust Creative Art & Writing Contest. Courtesy of The Tolerance Education Center/Talia Lizemer-Hawley
Walker Risenmay with his parents, Junior Division First-Place winner, Essay. Courtesy of The Tolerance Education Center/Talia Lizemer-Hawley
By Pamela Price The Tolerance Education Center’s participation in this year’s Holocaust Memorial Observance, Yom Hashoah, was the fourth (?) year their Annual Holocaust Creative & Writing Contest presented art and essays submitted in the Junior Division, (grades 8-9) and high-school students (grades 10-12) from the Coachella Valley. The topic this year was The Danger of Spreading Hate: Then-Nazi Propaganda, Today-Social Media. This year’s controversial theme was the subject of essays and art that reverberate with today’s
students in a variety of ways as demonstrated by the Junior and Senior Divisions. The awards funded by The Jewish Federation of the Desert were presented by Ellen Glass and Stephanie Ross, co-Chairs. The panels of judges were Sandra Elkins, Dennis Jory, Debra Star and Charlie Ciali for Art and Bev Irom, Joan Moyer and Pam Price for Essays. Walker Risenmay a student at Palm Desert (Springs) Charter Middle School was awarded first place for his essay, which delved into the dangers of propaganda, specifically how it has emerged during the Internet era. I interviewed
his teacher Kristin Wagner Palm Desert Middle School asking her how she presented this year’s theme, on Propaganda to her class. She said that she presented the Essay competition to her students by briefing them on the issues of tolerance. “Our class is one, which integrates social studies and language arts, the curriculum in literature based,” she said. She also mentions that her winning student was one of 460 students visiting the U.S. Holocaust Museum in Los Angeles as part of a field trip project. “This added to their understanding of the
Holocaust as the Museum has in depth exhibits, which explore the intent of propaganda during the Nazi era. This exposure had an impact upon the students, such as Walker, who comprehended how propaganda can be used, whether it be for evil or good.” The impact of the Internet in propaganda was mentioned in many of the essays and art submissions and (as) reflected in essays by other winners, in the Junior and Senior Division; Aaliya ( Alaya) Lopez, Shadow Hills High School, Stephany Herrera, Raymond Cree Middle School and in
the Senior Division, Genaya Hollis, La Quinta High School, Camille Wilson La Quinta High School and Keanna Garcia, Palm Desert High School. Art Contest Winners were First Place, Hellen Gavria, Raymond, (no comma) Cree Middle School, Jennifer De Leon, Palm Desert Charter Middle School and (Beatrice) Beatriz Flores, West Shores High School. The Senior Division winners were Leilanie Rubenstein, Kayla Mariner and Blaze Bautista all students at Palm Springs High School.
By Desert Star Staff Terrorism, migration and threats allegedly coming from Russia were named by US President Donald Trump as the main issues demanding NATO’s focus and funds, as he spoke at his first meeting with the military alliance as America’s leader. “The NATO of the future must include a great focus on terrorism and immigration, as well as threats from Russia, and on NATO’s eastern and southern borders,” Trump said on Thursday, speaking in Brussels at a ceremonial unveiling of a memorial to the victims of the September 2001 terrorist attacks.Trump is on a two-day visit to the Belgian capital, Brussels, as part of his first foreign tour this week. As he meets NATO leaders and other EU officials in Brussels for what’s being described as informal talks, there was an apparent disagreement on the alleged “Russian threat.” “I am not 100 percent sure that we can say today – we meaning Mr. President and myself – that we have a common position, common opinion about Russia,”
EU Council President Donald Tusk told the media earlier on Thursday. After listing what he deems the major threats to NATO, Trump switched to the topic of defense spending, saying he had been “very, very direct with [NATO] Secretary [Jens] Stoltenberg and members of the alliance in saying that NATO members must finally contribute their fair share and meet their financial obligations.”Accusing 23 NATO member states of “still not paying what they should be paying and what they are supposed to be paying for their defense,” Trump reiterated his stance on financial contributions.”Over the last eight years, the United States spent more on defense than all other NATO countries combined,” he said, adding that many of Washington’s partners within the alliance “owe massive amounts of money from past years.” NATO was short of funding by $119 billion in 2016 because of the member states that failed to contribute the agreed 2 percent of GDP to allied defense, Trump claimed. Urging partners within the
military alliance to “make up for the many years lost,” the US president said 2 percent of GDP spending on defense “is the bare minimum for confronting today’s very real and very vicious threats.” However, “underpayments” from the majority of the bloc’s member states have become “chronic,” he said.Saying that he is “honored” to stand together with “members of an alliance that has promoted safety and peace across the world,” the US president also mentioned the recent attack in Manchester as “demonstrating the depths of the evil we face with terrorism.” Trump called the bombing of the Manchester Arena concert venue in Britain “a barbaric and vicious attack upon our civilization,” branding those behind it “killers, extremists and losers.” “They are losers... Wherever they exist in our societies, we must drive them out and never ever let them back in,” Trump said, adding that he had delivered the same message to Arab and Muslim leaders. The US leader went on to
criticize EU migration policy. “You have thousands and thousands of people pouring into our various countries and spreading throughout, and in many cases we have no idea who they are. We must be tough,” he said. Ahead of the visit, the new US administration called
on the military alliance to play a more significant role in fighting terrorism. Currently, several NATO allies are part of the US-led coalition fighting the Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS/ISIL) terrorist group, but the organization itself has kept its distance from the conflict in the Middle East.
Pam Price is a Cathedral City Public Arts Commissioner.
NATO allies must pay more to tackle terrorism, immigration & Russia-Trump
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or written comments may be submitted prior to the Public Hearing(s). Written comments will be made a part of the public record. The public comment period began on May 12, 2017 and end on June 19, 2017 at 5.P.M Pacific Standard Time. If this matter should at some future date go to court, court testimony may be limited to only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Desert Hot Springs, at or prior to, the public hearing. All information regarding the proposed project is available for public review at the City of Desert Hot Springs City Hall, 65950 Pierson Boulevard, during regular business hours (Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM).QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES regarding this matter or to review information for the above-described project: Contact Person: Svcott Taschner (760) 329-6411 staschner@cityofdhs.org Mailing Address; Community Development Department 65950 Pierson Boulevard, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (760) 329-6411 or via email at jsoriano@cityofdhs.org. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting(s) will enable the City to make reasonable accommodations Pub CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS NOTICE OF 5/26/2017 DSW17-1098 PUBLIC MEETING DESERT VALLEY DISPOSAL DELINQUENT BILLINGS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017- MISSION SPRINGS WATER DISTRICT NOTICE OF 18 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council PUBLIC HEARINGS W AT E R & S E W E R of the City of Desert Hot Springs will conduct a STANDBY ASSESSMENTS On Monday, June 19, public meeting to advise City of Desert Hot Springs 2017 at 3 p.m. the Board of Directors of Mission residents of the Desert Valley Disposal delinquent Springs Water District will conduct public hearings trash billings. These delinquent trash collection bill- on its annual water and sewer standby assessments ings will then be placed on the County Tax Rolls. The for Fiscal Year 2017-2018, which are collected on Public Hearing will be held as follows: Location: Carl property tax bills of affected properties. The Board May Community Center/Council Chamber 11711 will hear and consider all comments regarding this West Drive, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 Date: assessment at this public hearing. These annual asTuesday, June 6, 2017 Time: 6:00 P.M. (or as soon sessments finance the ongoing cost of maintaining thereafter as the matter may be heard) INTERESTED and operating the water distribution lines and sewer PERSONS MAY appear and be heard, or written collection lines, which provide water and sewer comments may be sent to the City Council prior to service access to certain properties and are based the hearing. Written comments may be mailed or upon the proximity of those properties to water and/ delivered in person to: City Clerk, City of Desert Hot or sewer lines. No change is recommended from Springs, 65-950 Pierson Blvd., Desert Hot Springs, last year’s assessment criteria. A report showing CA 92240; or via email to jsoriano@cityofdhs.org, the proposed assessment and methodology will be prior to 4:30 p.m. on June 6, 2017. QUESTIONS available for viewing fourteen days (14 days) prior to AND INQUIRIES may be addressed to Joe Tanner, the public hearings, at the district offices located at Administrative Services Director, at (760) 329-6411 66575 2nd St., Desert Hot Springs CA, or informaExt. 234 or via Email: jtanner@cityofdhs.org /s/ tion may be obtained by calling 760-329-6448 ext. Jerryl Soriano, CMC City Clerk Publish May 26, 116. /s/Arden Wallum Secretary, Mission 2017 DSW17-1099 Springs Water District PUB: 5/26, 6/2 DSW17-1088 CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS NOTICE OF ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF PUBLIC HEARING DESERT VALLEY DISPOSAL NAME, CASE NO. PSC 1702539, SUPERIOR ANNUAL BILLINGS FOR SOLID WASTE REFUSE COURT OF CALIFORNIA 3255 E. Tahquitz CanSERVICES FOR RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES yon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92263, COUNTY OF FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017-18 NOTICE IS HEREBY RIVERSIDE TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Desert ASHLEY PENA filed a petition with this court for Hot Springs will conduct a public meeting to advise a decree changing names as follows: 1a. Present City of Desert Hot Springs residents of the Desert Name: ASHLEY JEAN PENA to Proposed Name: Valley Disposal to consider placement of solid ASHLEY JEAN. 2.THE COURT ORDERS that waste refuse billings for residential properties on all persons interested in this matter shall appear the property tax bill. These annual billings for solid before this court at the hearing indicated below to waste refuse services for residential trash billings show cause, if any, why the petition for change of will then be placed on the County Tax Rolls. The name should not be granted. Any person objecting Public Hearing will be held as follows: Location: Carl to the name changes described above must file a May Community Center/Council Chamber 11711 written objection that includes the reasons for the West Drive, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 Date: objection at least two court days before the matter Tuesday, June 6, 2017 Time:6:00 P.M. (or as soon is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the thereafter as the matter may be heard) INTERESTED hearing to show cause why the petition should not PERSONS MAY appear and be heard, or written be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, comments may be sent to the City Council prior to the court may grant the petition without a hearing. the hearing. Written comments may be mailed or NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: July 13, 2017 Time: delivered in person to: City Clerk, City of Desert Hot 8:30 a.m., Dept.: PS3, b. The address of the court Springs, 65-950 Pierson Blvd., Desert Hot Springs, is: 3255 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92240; or via email to jsoriano@cityofdhs.org, CA 92262, County of Riverside 3.a. A copy of this prior to 4:30 p.m. on June 6, 2017. QUESTIONS Order to Show Cause shall be published at least AND INQUIRIES may be addressed to Joe Tanner, once each week for four successive weeks prior Administrative Services Director, at (760) 329-6411 to the date set for hearing on the petition in the Ext. 234 or via Email: jtanner@cityofdhs.org /s/ following newspaper of general circulation, printed Jerryl Soriano, CMC City Clerk. Publish May 26, in this county (specify newspaper): DESERT STAR 2017 DSW17-1098 WEEKLY 13279 PALM DRIVE SUITE 4 & 5, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240 Dated: May 16, 2017, CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS NOTICE OF PUB- Judge of the Superior Court, Publish May 26, June LIC HEARING Annexation of Property to Landscape 2, 9, 16, 2017. DSW17-1093 and Lighting Maintenance District No. 2 of the City of Desert Hot Springs and Assessments Proposed ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF to be Levied on Such Property for Fiscal Year 2017- NAME, CASE NO. RIC 1708841, SUPERIOR 18 (Annexation No. 18, Zone 19, Rancho Del Oro) COURT OF CALIFORNIA 4050 MAIN STREET, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of RIVERSIDE, CA 92501, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE the City of Desert Hot Springs (the “City”) will con- TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. KAI TUNG duct a public hearing on the annexation of property CHAN filed a petition with this court for a decree to Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District changing names as follows: 1a. Present Name: KAI No. 2 (the “Assessment District”) as well as the as- TUNG CHAN to Proposed Name: JASON KAITUNG sessments which are proposed to be levied in Fiscal CHAN 2.THE COURT ORDERS that all persons Year 2017-18 on parcels of property in Annexation interested in this matter shall appear before this 18, Zone 19, of the City. The Public Hearing will be court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, held as follows: Location: Carl May Community if any, why the petition for change of name should Center / Council Chamber 11711 West Drive, Des- not be granted. Any person objecting to the name ert Hot Springs, CA 92240 Date: Tuesday, June 6, changes described above must file a written objec2017 Time: 6:00 P.M. (or as soon thereafter as the tion that includes the reasons for the objection at matter may be heard) INTERESTED PERSONS MAY least two court days before the matter is scheduled appear and be heard, or written comments may be to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show sent to the City Council prior to the hearing. Written cause why the petition should not be granted. If no comments may be mailed or delivered in person written objection is timely filed, the court may grant to: City Clerk, City of Desert Hot Springs, 65-950 the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Pierson Blvd., Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240; or via a. Date: June 21, 2017 Time: 8:30 a.m., Dept.: 12, email to jsoriano@cityofdhs.org, prior to 4:30 p.m. b. The address of the court is: 4050 MAIN STREET, on May 2, 2017. QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES may RIVERSIDE, CA 92501, County of Riverside 3.a. A be addressed to Daniel Porras, Acting Community copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published Development Director, at (760) 329-6411 Ext. 216 at least once each week for four successive weeks or via Email: dporras@cityofdhs.org. Upon request prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the and in compliance with the Americans with Dis- following newspaper of general circulation, printed abilities Act of 1990, any person with a disability in this county (specify newspaper): DESERT STAR who requires a modification or accommodation in WEEKLY 13279 PALM DRIVE SUITE 5, DESERT order to participate in a meeting should direct such HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240 Dated: May 11, 2017, request to the City Clerk at the phone number herein Judge of the Superior Court, Publish May 26, June at least 48 hours before the meeting. The 48-hour 2, 9, 16, 2017. DSW17-1090 notification will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF /s/ Jerryl Soriano, CMC City Clerk. DSW17-1097 NAME, CASE NO. PSC 1702329, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA 3255 E. Tahquitz CanNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council will yon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92263, COUNTY OF conduct a Public Hearing to consider the following: RIVERSIDE TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. [1) A Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Akopyan LAWRENCE EDWARD CHRISTIAN & CRYSTAL Zone Map & General Plan Amendment. The Public MARIE CAMPBELL filed a petition with this court Hearing will be held as follows: DATE: Tuesday, June for a decree changing names as follows: 1a. Pres20, 2017 TIME: 6:00 P.M. (or as soon thereafter as ent Name: LAWRENCE EDWARD CHRISTIAN to the matter may be heard) LOCATION: City Council Proposed Name: LAWRENCE EDWARD CHRISChambers, Carl May Community Center 11711 TIAN SHAW. Present Name: JAYLEN EDWARD West Drive, Desert Hot Springs, California, 92240 CHRISTIAN to Proposed Name: Jaylen Edward CASE(S): Zone Map Amendment 02-16 & General Christian Shaw 2.THE COURT ORDERS that all Plan Amendment 02-16 Figure 1 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: June 30, 2017 Time: 8:30 a.m., Dept.: PS3, b. The address of the court is: 3255 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262, County of Riverside 3.a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county (specify LOCATION:. The proposed Zone Map & General newspaper): DESERT STAR WEEKLY 13279 PALM Plan Amendment is for two lots on the east side of DRIVE SUITE 5, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240 Little Morongo Road between Desert View Avenue Dated: May 4, 2017, Judge of the Superior Court, & 13th Avenue APN’s 663-260-001 & 002. A Publish May 26, June 2, 9, 16, 2017. DSW17-1089 vicinity map is provided in Figure 1. APPLICANT/ REPRESENTATIVE: MSA Consulting PROPOSAL: ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF The applicants, have filed an application for a Zon- NAME, CASE NO. PSC 1702062, SUPERIOR ing Map Amendment for two vacant and adjacent COURT OF CALIFORNIA 3255 E. Tahquitz Canparcels totaling approximately 19.4 acres from R-L yon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92263, COUNTY OF (Low Density Residential) to I-L (Light Industrial). A RIVERSIDE TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. corresponding General Plan Amendment has also TIFFANY VAZQUEZ MEZA filed a petition with this been requested which, if approved, would make court for a decree changing names as follows: the requested Zoning Map Amendment consistent 1a. Present Name: TIFFANY VAZQUEZ MEZA to with the General Plan. Although no specific devel- Proposed Name: TIFFANY ARIA XETOLES. 2.THE opment application has been submitted, a change COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this of zone and general plan amendment would allow matter shall appear before this court at the hearing certain uses and development standards by right- indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petiof-zone. See sections 17.160.010 – 17.16.260 at tion for change of name should not be granted. Any http://www.qcode.us/codes/deserthotsprings. It person objecting to the name changes described is city staffs understanding that if the Zone Map above must file a written objection that includes the & General Plan Amendments are approved, the reasons for the objection at least two court days client intends on submitting development plans before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must for a medical marijuana cultivation facility. ENVI- appear at the hearing to show cause why the petiRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: A draft Mitigated tion should not be granted. If no written objection is Negative Declaration has been prepared for the timely filed, the court may grant the petition without project. On June 20, 2017, the City Council, at the a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: June 12, public hearing or during deliberations, may recom- 2017 Time: 8:30 a.m., Dept.: PS3, b. The address mend approval, denial, or propose changes to of the court is: 3255 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm the project or to the environmental determination. Springs, CA 92262, County of Riverside 3.a. A copy INTERESTED PERSONS MAY appear and be heard, of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at
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least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county (specify newspaper): DESERT STAR WEEKLY 13279 PALM DRIVE SUITE 5, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240 Dated: April 21, 2017, Judge of the Superior Court, Publish May 19, 26, June 2, 9, 2017. DSW17-1085 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: MG HOLDINGS, 25232 MORNING DOVE WAY, MORENO VALLEY, CA 92551. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: CLIFTON DAMARCUS SHARPE, 25232 MORNING DOVE WAY, MORENO VALLEY, CA 92551. 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 CLIFTON DAMARCUS SHARPE. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on April 27, 2017. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201705938 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). Publish May 26, June 2, 9, 16, 2017. DSW17-1096 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: RP ENTERTAINMENT, 13525 PALM DR STE 1A, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: ROSALIO-PLATA, 73906 AVENIDA VERANO, COACHELLA, CA 92236. 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 ROSALIO- -PLATA. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on April 27, 2017. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201705920 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). Publish May 26, June 2, 9, 16, 2017. DSW17-1095 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: DESERT EYECARE CENTER OF OPTOMETRY, 12010 PALM DR, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: DR. GREGORY L. MCFARLAND, O.D., P.C., 12010 PALM DR., DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Business is conducted by CORPORATION. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/12/2007. 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 DR. GREGORY L. MCFARLAND, OD, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on May 16, 2017. Peter Aldana, AssessorCounty Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201706840 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). Publish May 26, June 2, 9, 16, 2017. DSW17-1094 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: AAA MOBILE LOCKSMITH, 12800 FOXDALE DR DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Riverside County; 228 S. FIRCROFT ST, WEST COVINA, CA 91791. Full name of registrant: JONATHAN ELIYAHU SZEKELY, 12800 FOXDALE DR., DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA. 92240. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/01/2017. 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 JONATHAN ELIYAHU SZEKELY. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on May 3, 2017. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201706223 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). Publish May 26, June 2, 9, 16, 2017. DSW17-1092
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PALM DESERT, CA 92260. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: ELIEZERBEAUTY, INC., 142 PASEO VISTA CIRCLE, PALM DESERT, CA 92260/CA. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/01/2017. 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 RENEE EUNMI PARK, PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on May 5, 2017. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201706355 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). Publish May 26, June 2, 9, 16, 2017. DSW17-1091 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: HELPING HANDS RELOCATION, 9880 INDIANA AVE UNIT 17, RIVERSIDE, CA 92503. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: HAPPY FEET, LLC, 9880 INDIANA AVE UNIT 17, RIVERSIDE, CA 92503/CA. Business is conducted by LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. 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 JOHN MICHAEL OWINGS, MANAGING MEMBER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on May 17, 2017. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201706943 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). Publish May 19, 26, June 2, 9, 2017. DSW17-1088 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: HELPING HANDS, 9880 INDIANA AVE UNIT 17, RIVERSIDE, CA 92503. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: HAPPY FEET, LLC, 9880 INDIANA AVE UNIT 17, RIVERSIDE, CA 92503/ CA. Business is conducted by LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. 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 JOHN MICHAEL OWINGS, MANAGING MEMBER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on May 17, 2017. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201706942 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). Publish May 19, 26, June 2, 9, 2017. DSW17-1087 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: SUNSET CRUISERS, 67885 20TH AVE., DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92241. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: EFRAIN MATA MEZA, 67885 20TH AVE., DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 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 EFRAIN MATA MEZA. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on May 17, 2017. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201706923 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). Publish May 19, 26, June 2, 9, 2017. DSW17-1086
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: COACHELLA VALLEY SHAKESPEARE; COACHELLA VALLEY SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL; CV SHAKESPEARE; CV SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, 74300 OLD PROSPECTOR TRAIL, PALM DESERT, CA 92260. Riverside County; P.O. BOX 612, PALM DESERT, CA 92261. Full name of registrant: GREEN ROOM THEATRE COMPANY, 74300 OL PROSPECTOR TRAIL, PALM DESERT, CA 92260/CA. 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 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI- Signed KAREN T. LIN, PRESIDENT. This statement NESS AS: ‘OLI’OLI, 142 PASEO VISTA CIRCLE,
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was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on May 2, 2017. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201706205 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). Publish May 5, 12, 19, 26, 2017. DSW17-1082 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: O & R LOGISTICS, 91-210 4TH ST, MECCA, CA 92254-0173. Riverside County; P.O BOX 173, MECCA, CA 92254. Full name of registrant: ARMANDO- -RIOS, 91-210 4TH ST., MECCA, CA 92254. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 12/31/2016. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed ARMANDO- -RIOS. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on May 2, 2017. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201706163 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). Publish May 5, 12, 19, 26, 2017. DSW17-1081 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: THE CLOSET 760, 79-230 AVE., 39, INDIO, CA 92203. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: VERONICA- -GORE, 79-230 AVE., 39, INDIO, CA 92203. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 4/20/2017. 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 VERONICA- -GORE. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on April 21, 2017. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201705651 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). Publish May 5, 12, 19, 26, 2017. DSW17-1080 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: MEDIA BROADCASTING AGENCY, 26176 VANDERBILT CT, HEMET, CA 92544. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: ROBERT ALAN JESSEE, 26176 VANDERBILT CT, HEMET, CA 92544. 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 ROBERT ALAN JESSEE. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on April 25, 2017. Peter Aldana, AssessorCounty Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201705830 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). Publish May 5, 12, 19, 26, 2017. DSW17-1079 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: RCR RECYCLING 83525 DATE AVE., INDIO, CA 92201. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: COLLEEN MARIE BRADY, 81194 RED BLUFF RD., INDIO, CA 92201. 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 COLLEEN MARIE BRADY. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on April 19, 2017. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201705542 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). Publish May 5, 12, 19, 26, 2017. DSW17-1076
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MUSIC Doheny Blues Festival BY ROBERT KINSLER
As Orange County’s most celebrated and enduring live music event, it’s no surprise that the 20th Annual Doheny Blues Festival offered a slew of great sets and attracted blues fans from throughout California on May 20-21, 2017. The seaside event featured a total of 23 artists playing on three stages, as well as a fulllength breakfast set staged outside the front gates each morning. Here is a recap of a dozen highlights this writer caught over the sun-drenched weekend in Dana Point. As the first artist to perform on the Doheny Stage on Saturday, the Casey Hensley set the tone for the strong day to come. Armed with a powerful voice, the San
great time sharing the stage; soulful performances such as “Down Home Girl” were the beneficiary of the magic. Janiva Magness’ 75-minute outing was my favorite set of Saturday. An artist whose recordings and concert appearances seem to get better and more compelling as time goes on, songs from her latest disc “Love Wins Again” were particularly affecting on the intimate Backporch Stage. The full set was terrific, with “Love Wins Again” and “As Long As I Can See the Light” showcasing Magness’ amazing voice and artistry. A fun-filled battle pitting Northern California blues hero Rick Estrin and the Nightcats against Inland
large ensemble including two drummers and four backup singers. His witty lyrics are a trademark and go over well live. Classics such as “Ordinary Average Guy” and “Life’s Been Good” and the timely “Analog Man” were delivered effectively to cap Saturday. Sunday’s run of sterling performances got off to a quick start via a memorable parking lot set from the Mighty Mojo Prophets, with the Chicago blues-heavy “Lucky Man,” and speedy “West Coast Girl” thrilling a good-sized audience catching the quartet. The Backporch featured two must-see performances on Sunday. First up came Junior Brown blending his wry style of original songcraft and dazzling guitar chops (all delivered on his two-neck guit-steel instrument which features an electric guitar on top and lap steel guitar below) for a 70-minute crowd-pleasing set. Armed with his bass-baritone voice, the Cottonwood, Arizona native unleashed a mix of country, blues and surf-flavored originals. Favorite “Highway Patrol” and several new songs were simply outstanding; Doheny is the rare festival willing to feature seminal artists so early in the day. Following was groundbreaking Kansas trio Moreland & Arbuckle. The band’s fiery 80-minute performance came in the midst of the threesome’s farewell tour. Singer-harmonica virtuoso Dustin Arbuckle, guitarist Aaron Moreland and drummer Kendall Newby attracted cheers and standing ovations as they tore through a fast-moving set of originals and select covers. Highlights included “Mean and Evil” with Moreland’s Melissa Etheridge. Photo by Bob Steshetz great slide work, a lovely reading of Lee McBee’s Diego-based songstress Empire favorite Rod Piazza “Woman Down in Arkansas” and her backing band used and the Mighty Flyers was showcasing the trio’s grace their 45-minute slot to play a really just a great excuse to and Arbuckle’s potent vocals, powerful mix of original and get both artists playing on the and the blues-rocker “When classic covers. Highlights PCH Stage for a satisfying the Lights Are Burning Low.” included the Chicago blues90-minute showcase of great The Doheny Blues Fest flavored “Put Your Lovin’ Where harmonica-centered blues. is a great place to discover It Belongs” with Hensley’s While the world forever new talent, and singer-guitarist potent soprano front and waits for another Led Zeppelin Samantha Fish made plenty center, and a erstwhile take reunion, Jason Bonham’s Led of new fans on Sunday. Her on Big Mama Thornton’s Zeppelin Experience continues 70-minute showcase was “Big Mamas Coming Home,” to offer concertgoers an anchored by her top-tier talents the latter featuring the singer authentic-sounding trip down as both blues singer and lead holding out notes to dramatic memory lane. Performing on guitarist. Blending soul, R&B, effect and some flashy guitar the Doheny Stage, the son of blues and rock ‘n’ soul skillfully, work courtesy of Steve Wilcox. Led Zeppelin drummer John the Kansas City, Missouri The teaming of virtuoso Bonham and his talented native attracted a huge crowd blues guitarist Monster troupe of players delivered to the PCH Stage via dazzling Mike Welch and singer Mike a dozen versions of Zep performances of “He Did It,” Ledbetter provided a good shot classics, including “Dazed “Chills & Fever,” “Either Way of vintage blues to the blues and Confused,” “Good Times I Lose” and other songs. The bash. Featuring live selections Bad Times” and a blistering infectious blues-rocker “Wild from their new collaboration, set-ending “Rock and Roll.” Heart” was a grinding blues “Right Place, Right Time,” the Joe Walsh brought his rocker as powerful as anything two top-tier talents seemed stylish set of blues-rock to the delivered all weekend. to be having a genuinely Doheny Stage, backed by a Chris Isaak is that rare
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Joe Walsh. Photo by Bob Steshetz performer who could perform at Coachella, Stagecoach, KAABOO and Doheny Blues Festival and attract an adoring crowd, Performing on the Doheny Stage late Sunday afternoon, the singersongwriter-actor delivered a set that now only featured his greatest hits (“Baby Did a Bad Bad Thing,” “Somebody’s Crying,” “Wicked Game,” the latter particularly effective), but also rollicking covers of Jerry Lee Lewis’ “Great Balls of Fire” and Roy Orbison’s “Pretty Woman.” Southern blues were celebrated fully with JJ Grey and Mofro, an ensemble able to tap into singer/multiinstrumentalist JJ Grey’s
Florida and Georgia roots with affecting performances of “Country Ghetto” and other works celebrating his roots and the lives of his family in the Deep South. Capping the weekend event was a full-length set from Melissa Etheridge, who featured her “Memphis Rock and Soul” album at the event. Backed by a large ensemble including a full horn section and backing singers, her set featured Etheridge’s fine and powerful voice in the service of classic soul burners such as “Hold On I’m Coming,” “Memphis Train” and “Born Under a Bad Sign.”
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