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The Fontana Walks program won a grant last year to challenge residents to collectively walk 1 million miles over the course of a year. see page 3(Fontana Walks)

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Dueling Magicians

By Desert Star Staff Desert Theatreworks presents Dueling Magicians – A magic spectacular featuring classing & contemporary illusions with music, comedy, and more The Dueling Magicians is a brand new stage show featuring the illusions of professional Magicians Dean Apple and Mitch Cazier aka “Mitca Magic.” Join Mitch and Dean as they take the audience on a journey of traditional magic versus contemporary illusions.

Filled with music, laughter and

spectacle this show will delight the youngest in attendance and the young-at-heart.

The Cast: MITCH CAZIER: Mitch is best described as a real Renaissance man. He is a graduate of Chapman College with a BFA in musical theater.

Mitch has owned multiple businesses in Real Estate, visual arts and performing arts. He is a writer, producer, and performer. As a talented performer, Mitch has toured internationally. He presently plays locally as “Dueling

KMIR Amy Zimmer Fans did not want to blink at Desert Valley League Finals held at Palm Desert High School. This year’s finals had multiple photo finishes as athletes competed neck and neck all the way to the finish line.

The boys’ 200-meter dash was one of the most talked about events of the night as some of the valley’s top talent went head to head. Palm Springs’ Cole Cruz, Xavier Preps’ Jace Macconnell and Cathedral Citys’ James Green were the ones to watch. All three appeared to run through

the finish line at the same time.

After two photo finish looks, Macconnell came out on top winning by one one-thousandth of a second, 22.336.

“When I came out of the blocks, I knew I had it at that point,” Macconnell said. “Cole Cruz started hawking me and then once we came to the straight away, Cole and James started pulling away. “In my mind I was like ‘Oh I lost this’ but then I kept going and going and towards the end I got a little bit closer. I just finished at the end and I got it by .001.”

Magicians” and “Mitca Magic.”

He is a twice past President of Ring #291 International Brotherhood of Magicians.

Many of you know him locally as a Desert Adventure Guide and manager of the “Metate Ranch” He has been featured on numerous travel shows throughout the world promoting our valley as the must-see tourist destination. He is the Recipient of both the “Golden Palm” - “Best of the Best” and “Hospitality Employee of the Year” awards. He has been featured numerous

times on “Eye on the Desert” and is in constant demand as a public speaker. Mitch truly enjoys entertaining and sharing the many wonders or our beautiful desert.

DEAN APPLE: BIO: Hailed as “Palm Springs Premier International Man of Magic”

by TV & media personality Becky Alfrey, Dean Apple has performed at celebrity events featuring stars as diverse as Magic Johnson, Jay Leno, Congressman Raul Ruiz & RG III. He has appeared on TVs Criminal Minds, Turning

Point, CBS News, and is the house magician for Runway TV and Hollywood’s hottest new nightclub, Lure. Betty King of King Productions says “After seeing both his walk around close up magic and his Comedy Stage Routine, Dean has crossed over to ‘the next big thing!’ “ PERFORMANCES: Indio Performing Arts Center 45175 Fargo Street Indio, CA 92201 SHOWTIMES: May 20, 2018 2PM & 7PM

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More than 100 arrested or cited during Stagecoach Festival KMIR News Staff Arrests and non-vehicle related citations issued during the 2018 Stagecoach Music Festival in Indio last weekend were down for the second consecutive year, according to statistics released Wednesday by the Indio Police Department.

Police said 60 people were arrested for drug or alcohol intoxication, while 46 were for cited carrying a false ID at the Empire Polo Grounds during the weekend of April 27-29, bringing the total to 106, compared to 139 in 2017 and 157 in 2016.

Police said they also issued 32 citations for “various motor vehicle driving violations” and 96 citations for unlawful use of a disabled person placard last weekend. Traffic citation information from previous years was unavailable.

The country music extravaganza headlined by Garth Brooks, Keith Urban and Florida Georgia Line wrapped up Indio’s April festival season that brings scores of fans to the region for Stagecoach and the two-weekend Coachella Music Festival. Source: KMIR

A New Vision Takes Shape

By Desert Star Staff Los Angeles, CA. – If your brain began generating imagery that you knew not

to be real, what would you do? Following an aortic aneurysm, Artist J. Fredric May, a former photojournalist,

and film industry professional was forced to grapple with this question. His post-stroke reality included impaired sight, deeming him legally blind, with the additional input of recurrent visual hallucinations caused by Charles Bonnet Syndrome.

May’s story of perseverance in the face of a stroke shows how curiosity with one’s condition can bring forth an entirely new visual language - a language that has been recognized and recently celebrated with photography awards, group exhibitions, and two forthcoming solo exhibits.

May’s visual impairment did not affect or compromise his creative prowess. While in the Intensive Care Unit, he put his altered vision to work using data corrupting software on his iPad. Although he was not consciously aware what he was creating until years later, those initial images reveal the genesis of what would become his final ideations, “Apparition: Postcards from Eye See You.” May’s experimentation led to a blending of digital and analog techniques, producing final cyanotypes bleached and

By Desert Star Staff LONG BEACH, Calif.– Epson today announced it is continuing its sponsorship of the annual Palm Springs Photo Festival.The festival offers the opportunity for professional, fine-art, and serious amateur photographers to study with legendary photographers, participate in portfolio reviews and attend seminars and presentations by world famous image makers. Epson will be sponsoring an evening festival event, featuring a gallery of images printed with the Epson SureColor® P5000 17-inch wide-format printer on Epson Legacy Papers, and two educational seminars with famed printmaker R. Mac Holbert. The Palm Springs Photo Festival will take place May 6-11, 2018 at the Palm Springs Hyatt Hotel in Palm Springs, Calif.

“Epson strives to empower photographers with the technology to print their legacy and is honored to be returning to the Palm Springs Photo Festival where the atmosphere is unlike any other fine-art photography event,” said Dan (Dano) Steinhardt, marketing manager, Epson America, Inc. “The festival brings together a community of like-minded photographers to collaborate on the art and technology of photography as well as celebrate some of the finest photographic works.”

During the Palm Springs Photo Festival, master printmaker R. Mac Holbert will be on-site available to answer questions from photographer and performing live printing demonstrations on the Epson SureColor P800 17inch desktop photographic printer, SureColor P5000

17-inch desktop production photographic printer, and SureColor P6000 24-inch wide-format photographic printer. In addition, Epson will be sponsoring the following events during the Palm Springs Photo Festival: Palm Springs Photo Festival Event: Join the festivities and engage with photographers admiring the Epson fine-art gallery showcasing images from a range of celebrated photographers printed with the Epson SureColor P5000 17-inch wide-format printeron Epson Legacy Papers – Legacy Platine, Legacy Baryta, Legacy Fibre, and Legacy Etching.

Wednesday, May 9 from 11:30 p.m. – 1 a.m.

Demystifying Color Management with R. Mac Holbert: Holbert will explain

toned with tea and printed as archival digital prints.

Beginning his creative explorations in 2016, word of his art quickly became a fascinating conversation among art galleries and institutions across America.

May’s work was received well in New York, Boston, Portland and Los Angeles.

Often, May reflects on CBS (Charles Bonnet Syndrome), “There are a whole host of characters, groups of people with their backs turned, skateboarders passing by, and others huddled” in his mind’s view. Contrary to popular notions of hallucinations being characterized by anxiety or induced by drugs, May often finds his illusions intriguing rather than shocking.

In 2017, May was awarded a “Top 50” and “Solo Show Award Winner” at Photolucida’s Critical Mass, LensCulture’s “Emerging Talent Top 50” and “Juror Award” and the 2018 Grand Prize Winner at FOCUS photo la.

Because of that honor, May was chosen as a Special Presenter at “Open Show

LA” in March. His work was a part of a two-person show at the USC Keck School of Medicine called, Compromised Perception, where he delivered an artist talk with the Chair of Neurology.

His busy schedule also includes solo shows at Blue Sky Gallery in Portland, Oregon and The Lucie Foundation’s Month of Photography Los Angeles (MOPLA). In May, in conjunction with National Stroke Month, he will have a solo show at The Center for Digital Arts in Santa Ana, Ca. In July, the Harn Museum of Art at the University of Florida will host him for a solo show and guest speaker on their medical panel.

In looking at May’s photographs, one can immediately pick up an homage to both the history of film and photography. May’s professional background has given him a strong feel for crafting his apparitions. His work brings to mind Cubism as well as Hockney’s Composite Polaroid lithographs.

the importance in creating high-quality prints and the implementation of a color managed workflow in easy to understand language, providing visuals that will empower amateurs and advanced printmakers.

Monday, May 7 from 10:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Structuring Your Digital Workflow: The Importance of Proper Sequence: R. Mac

Holbert will present an allimportant workflow sequence and provide participants with a non-destructive sequenced workflow philosophy that is applicable to anyone involved in digital imaging.

Tuesday, May 8 from 9-10:45 a.m.

To learn more about the Palm Springs Photo Festival visit: www.2018. palmspringsphotofestival.com

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CO Businesses Urge Gardner to Protect Continental Divide, Camp Hale

By Desert Star Staff DENVER – More than 90 Colorado businesses sent a letter Thursday urging U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner to support the Continental Divide Recreation, Wilderness and Camp Hale Legacy Act. The measure would protect nearly 100,000 acres of the White River National Forest in Summit and Eagle counties.

Meaghan Ziegler with the Ebert Family Clinic says she hopes Gardner will join the effort to preserve the landscape that has become the lifeblood of local economies.

“This is a bipartisan bill,” she points out.

“This is something that is

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important to all parts of our community and our state.

“What drives our business is our recreational lands and our wilderness areas, people being able to come into them and utilize our services.”

The letter, sent during National Small Business Week, notes that outdoor recreation generates $28 billion in Colorado, and supports nearly 230,000 jobs.

The bill also would designate Camp Hale, training grounds for the 10th Mountain Division during World War II, as America’s first National Historic Landscape.

Critics worry the designations could stifle some kinds of commercial development.

Gardner’s office did not respond to a request for comment before deadline.

The legislation, introduced earlier this year by U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet and Rep. Jared Polis, both

Colorado Democrats, won support from veterans, outdoor recreationists, conservation groups and local elected officials.

Erin Young, who runs the Red Buffalo Café in Silverthorne, says the measure is particularly important for small business owners who operate at the mercy of good, or bad, snowfall during ski seasons.

“If I know as a business owner that this is protected forever, then I can map out my growth according to that,” she points out. “I’m not going to be so in limbo of ‘well, maybe it was just because of the season.’”

A recent survey from Colorado College found 96 percent of the state’s residents think the outdoor recreation economy is important to Colorado’s economic future, and 87 percent say public lands give the West an economic advantage.

Mountain bikers have joined with veterans, conservation groups, local elected officials and other outdoor recreationists in support of preserving lands in Summit and Eagle counties. (Pixabay)

Grants Available to Make Communities More Livable

fifty states. Learn more at AARP. org/livable-communities.

One of last year’s winners is a program called Fontana Walks - where the Inland Empire city challenged its residents to walk 2 billion steps over the course of a year. Tiffany Starks, community service supervisor with the city of Fontana, said they’re about 75 percent of the way to their goal, with three and a half months left to go.

The Fontana Walks program won a grant last year to challenge residents to collectively walk 1 million “We settled on a walking challenge because we feel that miles over the course of a year. (Fontana Walks) walking is really easy, it’s free,

By Desert Star Staff parks, access to housing and and accessible housing and it can really change someone’s SACRAMENTO, Calif. more. Rafi Nazarians, Associate transportation options, access life and really be impactful and — Local nonprofits and State Director, Community to needs and services and alter someone’s physical and government agencies always with AARP California, said the opportunities for residents mental well-being,” Starks said. are looking for ways to make grants range from a few hundred to participate in community Some of the other projects their communities more livable. dollars to thousands of dollars life,” Nazarians said. “And in California last year include And now a grant program from for larger projects, but they so, this grant is inspiring one that installed pedestrian AARP can help make some have to be something that can communities to take action.” walk buttons on traffic lights of those projects a reality. be implemented right away.

The deadline to apply is May in West Sacramento, and one The AARP Community “AARP believes that 16. This is the second year of to help older people in the Challenge 2018 will fund projects communities should provide the program; last year it funded Monterey area stay in their that improve transportation, safe, walkable streets, affordable 88 worthy projects across all homes longer as they age.

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On the girls’ side, there was no doubt about who won the 300-meter hurdles. La Quinta’s Isabella Fakehany.

The sophomore defended her title as she came in at 48.29 seconds to finish on top of the podium for the second straight year.

“I knew that there was a lot of pressure on tonight,” Fakehany said. “I was like ‘You just got to do it, you just got to run’ and I heard all the competitors behind me.” Source: KMIR May 4, 2018

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ONO Cast Party

Singers- Liz Callaway and Jason Graae, Hostess-Helene Galen, and singer-Ann Hampton Callaway. Photo by Pat Krause Story and Photos by Pat Krause Helene Galen and Jamie Kabler hosted a cast and donor party at Galen’s home.

The evening started with a cocktail hour where waiters walked around with slices of Pizza. A buffet table was set up in the dining area where finger sandwiches and other treats were available.

There was a bar set up just on the outside patio where guests could be seated at tables or standing at high tables. The terrace overlooks the pool and golf course.

The Palm Springs High School band performed on the opposite of the pool. Guests watched in awe as the baton twirlers did their routines.

Galen thanked all for coming as guests filled this beautiful home with all the fabulous art. Guests were treated for valet service and welcomed

by Galen and Kabler as they entered. It was like friends meeting friends with the cast as some only see each other at the One Night Only Concert.

The highlight of the evening is when some of the cast of One Night Only perform for the guests. This informal setting is such a thrill for the crowd, and many get involved with a sing-along. Liz Calloway and Ann Hampton Calloway started the evening with Ann on the piano and both singing.

Next came Faith Prince with Billy Stritch at the Piano singing along with her. David Bernham got the crowd going by going into the group and hugging guests and asking for guests to sing along.

Rena Strober took to the area by the piano and showed she knew how to wow a crowd.There were more

ONO After Party

Story and Photos by Pat Krause Michael Childers One Night Only Concert always holds an after party. All members of the audience were invited to come to a party that was held next door to the Acqua California Bistro Restaurant. Guests started arriving immediately

after the concert was over. The show lasted a little longer than planned which ended a little after 9 pm. Barbara and Jerry Keller hosted the event which took over the vast space next to their Acqua California Bistro Restaurant. They covered the walls with drapery to make it

Afterparty hosts, Jerry and Barbara Keller. Photo by Pat Krause

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Linda Rider, Host-Jamie Kabler, and comedian-Bruce Vilanch. Photo by Pat Krause

Singers-Billy Stritch and Sal Mistretta with Dr. Tim Jochen and Lee Erwin. Photo by Pat Krause impromptu performances by other cast members, a real treat for both donors and cast. Bruce Vilance and Sal Mistretta talked about their

upcoming performance.

Vilance was asked what his drag name was and he said he was going to announce it on stage the next night as Shirley

Kaye Ballard. I am sure Kaye Ballard will get a big kick out of that. It is always a fun and unique night for all attending.

look like it was a busy cafe.

The event held a free cocktail bar for refreshments.

There were four buffet tables, so there was no waiting for a meal. There was salads, pasta, meats, vegetables and more. Desserts were on each table, and there were over 50 tables set up and other tables for standing.

There was entertainment the night of the afterparty. Then

at the end of the meal waiters came around each table with a large goblet filled with pink cotton candy. This afterparty is part of the price of the ticket to see a fabulous show.

Guests were able to talk to and interact with the singers and actors of the concert.

This concert gives the audience an experience of listening to some of broadways stars in an intimate setting.

To be able to see and hear so many in such a short time can be applauded by those who make it all happen. This Desert provides some of the biggest and best in entertainment in such a small community.

This One Night Only is one of the biggest venues in the Valley. No wonder it is a sellout early. And it benefits a muchneeded charity in Jewish Family Services of the Desert.

Jason Graae, Lucie Arnaz and Larry Luckinbill. Photo by Pat Krause May 4, 2018

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‘Paddington 2’ --A Charming Tale for All Ages

In the first “Paddington” movie from Warner Bros., the adorable Peruvian bear named Paddington journeys to London where he is adopted by the Brown family headed by Hugh Bonneville (“Downton Abbey”).

In the sequel Paddington (voiced by Ben Whishaw) wants to find the perfect birthday gift for his Aunt Lucy (Imelda Staunton) who will be celebrating her 100th birthday in Peru. He isn’t sure what to give his beloved Auntie, so he visits the gift shop of Mr. Gruber (Jim Broadbent) in search of the perfect present.

When he spots a delightful pop-up book about London, filled with beautiful illustrations that leap off the page, Paddington tells Mr. Gruber he must have it. Unfortunately, he doesn’t have enough money to pay for it. He asks Mr. Gruber to please save the book for him while he looks for a job to earn enough money to buy it.

Immediately Paddington heads off to find work to raise the money. His first job in a barber shop turns out to be a disaster, but fun to watch as the little bear attempts to do a haircut that

doesn’t turn out well at all.

Next, he becomes a window washer, but that too is not easy for the little bear in a red hat and blue coat who finds it hard to reach windows on the second floor.

When the Brown’s next door neighbor, actor Phoenix Buchanan (played by Hugh Grant), hears about the book which contains a hidden secret, he goes to the gift shop to buy it. However Mr. Gruber knows how much it means to Paddington, so he doesn’t sell it to him. At this point, the actor steals the book from the shop and frames it on Paddington who frantically runs after him in the dark of night in an attempt to retrieve this extraordinary book.

When the actor, who is also a magician, disappears with the pop-up book only poor Paddington is captured by the police. He goes to trial and is found guilty of the theft. As a result, Paddington is sentenced to prison.

Used to eating fantastic marmalade sandwiches at home with his family, Paddington politely complains to the growling prison chef, Knuckles (Brendan

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Gleeson), telling him that his food tastes awful.

At first, this gets him into trouble. However, things change dramatically when Knuckles takes a bite out of Paddington’s marmalade sandwich which the Brown family brought to him on their latest visit. It is love at first bite, and a new and unusual friendship begins.

Will things turn out well for Paddington? And will he be able to get back the beautiful pop-up book for Aunt Lucy? Check out the movie,

now on DVD and find out.

The “Paddington 2” Standard Definition DVD has the following special feature “Paddington: The Bear Truth.”

The Blue-ray Combo Pack not only features “The Bear Truth” it also contains “How to Make a Marmalade Sandwich,” “The Magical Mystery of Paddington’s Pop-Up Book,” “The Brown’s and Paddington’s Special Bond,” “Knuckles: A Fistful of Marmalade,” “Music Video with Phoenix Buchanan” and “Audio Commentary by

Director/Co-writer Paul King.”

“Paddington 2” is rated PG for some action and mild rude humor. Running time is 1 hour, 43 minutes.

After seeing the movie, you might also want to read other Paddington stories written by best-selling author Michael Bond They make lovely bedtime stories for you to share with your children.

Another kid-friendly movie, now available on Bluray and DVD, is the Disney animated film “Coco.”

to get enough to eat.

Congress is currently debating the 2018 Farm Bill and lawmakers could put more restrictions on who is eligible for SNAP. Weikert Bryant worries how the changes she characterizes as taking an ax to SNAP will impact the state’s children, seniors and veterans who rely on it.

“For every one meal that a Feeding America affiliate distributes, and there are 200 Feeding America food banks across the country, there are 12 SNAP meals that are plugging in the gaps in that family’s food budget,” she states.

Overall food insecurity in Indiana ranges from a low of about 9 percent of the population in Hamilton County to more than 18 percent in Marion County.

The statewide average food insecurity rate is about 14 percent, which mirrors the national numbers.

The report finds there are some Indiana counties where more than half of the residents who are food insecure don’t qualify for SNAP or other nutrition programs.

Weikert Bryant says parents and caregivers are having to make some tough choices when it comes to feeding their families.

“Whether it’s buying cheap food or watering things down, which includes baby formula, all of these things come into play when a family is trying to get enough food on the table,” she points out.

There are 11 food banks in Indiana that are part of the Feeding America program.

Across the nation, Feeding America provides food assistance to 46 million people who are struggling with hunger.

Many Hungry Hoosiers Can’t Qualify for Federal Help

Lower-income families often are faced with paying utility bills or buying food. (Juan Esteban Zapata)

By Desert Star Staff INDIANAPOLIS – About a third of Hoosiers are often at risk of going hungry, but they aren’t eligible for federal food assistance.

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for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

Emily Weikert Bryant, executive director of the advocacy group Feeding Indiana’s Hungry, says what that means is those Indiana residents have to turn to food banks, churches and civic organizations in order

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Fans of crossword puzzles will enjoy CV Rep’s latest comedy “2 Across”

Joel Bryant and Andrea Gwynnel. Photo by Greg Brunton

By Jack Lyons Theatre and Film Critic Member American Theatre Critics Association (ATCA) The impact that crossword puzzles play around the world obviously is unknown, despite the fact that millions indulge themselves every day solving or at least, trying to solve these literary challenges known as the ‘war of the words’.

What is known, however, is the role that one particular New York Times puzzle plays, in the current CV REP stage production, “2 Across”, in Rancho Mirage. This delightful comedy of words and puzzles, and conversation, written by prolific comedy TV writer/ producer Jerry Mayer, is seamlessly and creatively directed by Deborah Harmon.

Audiences can always rely on the technical/creative team credits at CV REP as being first rate. Theatrical productions often win over the hearts and minds of their patrons when they walk into the auditorium.

CV REP is blessed with the creativity and artistry of its resident Set Designer and Emmy Award winner Jimmy Cuomo, who never to fails impress his audience. In “2 Across”, two stars perform their magic on a BART train set that feels so visually real, that we’re ready to exit when we hear our station being called by the car’s recorded conductor’s voice. Now, that’s an almost virtual reality experience.

The story hook, in short, that brings two strangers aboard a San Francisco BART train at 4:30 AM is a pesky NY

Times crossword puzzle, and how each reacts to it and their personal situations. They’re alone in the car, each is married, and both are silently challenging the crossword author. When Josh (a terrific Joel Bryant), tosses his puzzle away in frustration. Janet (a lovely and prim Andrea Gwynnel) snaps, “Crosswords are a metaphor for life, those who finish, succeed; those who don’t, fail.” Thus, setting up a witty, hilarious ‘He said. She said.’ dialogue and at times, delivering many poignant moments of personal revelations, by Josh and Janet in the bargain.

Although the play is performed without an intermission, running about 85 minutes, we’re quickly drawn into the play’s narrative thanks to the wonderful onstage chemistry of Mr. Bryant and Ms. Gwynnel. As many airline travelers can attest, when traveling alone, seat mates frequently get chatty, especially on non-stop, coast to coast flights. English travelers are amazed at how most Americans when traveling reveal so many bits of information about themselves to strangers. The American rationale is: it’s such a huge country and the odds of ever seeing one other again is highly remote. So what’s the risk?

The dialogue between Janet and Josh says a lot about our civic discourse, social mores, our working lives, and our frustrations in dealing with our families and friends. Janet, is sharp-tongued because she’s dealing with a ‘flight from the

Joel Bryant and Andrea Gwynnel. Photo by Greg Brunton nest’ syndrome. Her young 18year old son has just enlisted in the Marine Corps, and is now on his on his way to Parris Island boot camp. She feels that her world is falling apart.

Josh, an outgoing, social guy now begins to ease Janet’s anxiety by acting as a volunteer advisor. It’s his way of paying life’s benefits forward. He left his family’s button factory business seeking new and exciting opportunities. Although, he’s currently between jobs, Josh

is always upbeat; but no more spoiler alerts from me. You will just have to see for yourself how Mr. Bryant and Ms. Gwynnel, in highly nuanced performances, resolve their character’s situations. A great deal of the success of this entertaining comedy rests with director Harmon whose light touch brings out the best in her two stars. Their comedy timing is impeccable and a joy to watch.

Helping to make the stage magic we see on Designer

Cuomo’s set, is a pitch-perfect lighting design by technical manager Moira Wilkie Whitaker that allows the audience to appreciate the costumes designed by Julie Onken; with Hair and Makeup designs by Lynda Shaeps, along with an excellent spot-on sound design by Kate Fechtig. Louise Ross stage manages.

“2 Across”, performs at CV REP theatre in Rancho Mirage and runs through May 20, 2018. Don’t Miss It!

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Control. Dated: 2/28/18 Seller(s)/Licensee(s) S/ AYMON RATEB MALEEH S/ SHATHA ISSA Buyer(s)/ Applicant(s) JERRYS MARKET & LIQUOR INC., A Calif. Corp.S/ WALID BASBOUS S/ NEZAR ASKAR 5/4/18 CNS-3128263# DESERT STAR WEEKLY. PUBLISH MAY 4, 2018 DSW18-5082

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE AND OF INTENTION TO TRANSFER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE(S) (UCC Sec. 6101 et seq. and B & P Sec. 24073 et seq.) Escrow No. 32964-RB NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale of assets and a transfer of alcoholic beverage license(s) is about to be made. The name(s) and business address of the eller(s)/licensee(s) are AYMON RATEB MALEEH, SHATHA ISSA 72711 Ramon Road, Thousand Palms, CA 92276-3400 Doing Business as: DBA: JERRYS MARKET AND LIQUOR 72711 Ramon Road, Thousand Palms, CA 92276 All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the seller(s)/licensee(s) within the past three years, as stated by the seller(s)/licensee(s), is/are: NONE The name(s) and address of the buyer(s)/applicant(s) is/are: JERRYS MARKET & LIQUOR INC., A CALIF. CORP., 45122 Bevington Ave., Lancaster, CA 93535 The assets being sold are generally described as: Fixtures, equipment, furniture, goodwill, tradename, convenant not to compete and ABC license. and is/are located at: DBA: JERRYS MARKET AND LIQUOR, 72711 Ramon Road, Thousand Palms, CA 92276-3400 The type of license to be transferred is/ are: OFF-SALE LIQUOR LICENSE #21-580510 now issued for the premises located at: SAME The bulk sale and transfer of alcoholic beverage license(s) is/are intended to be consummated at the office of: Palomares Escrow, Inc., 1425 W. Foothill Blvd., Suite 230, Upland, CA 91786 and the anticipated date is 5/22/18. The purchase price or consideration in connection with the sale of the business and transfer of the license, is the sum of $470,000.00, PLUS inventory estimated at $80,000.00, which consists of the following: $2,000.00 deposited into escrow by check, $158,000.00 shall be replaced by: $310,000.00 buyer to obtain a bank loan It has been agreed between the seller(s)/licensee(s) and the intended buyer(s)/transferee(s), as required by Sec. 24073 of the Business and Professions code, that the consideration for the transfer of the business and license is to be paid only after the transfer has been approved by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage

CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Desert Hot Springs will conduct a Public Hearing to consider the state mandated Annual Housing Element Progress Report. The Public Hearing will be held as follows: Location: Carl May Center City Council Chamber 11711 West Drive, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 Date: Tuesday, May 15th, 2018 Time: 6:00 P.M. (or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard) INTERESTED PERSONS MAY appear and be heard, or written comments may be sent to the City Council prior to the hearing. Written comments may be mailed or delivered prior to the Public Hearing: Community Development Department City of Desert Hot Springs 65-950 Pierson Boulevard, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 pmeza@cityofdhs.org QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES may be addressed to Daniel Porras, Community Development Director at (760) 329-6411 or via email to dporras@cityofdhs.org 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 will enable the City to make reasonable accommodations to ensure accessibility. Publish May 4, 2018 DSW18-5081 MISSION SPRINGS WATER DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 17 Notice is hereby given that a public hearing is scheduled to be held at the offices of the Mission Springs Water District located at 66575 Second Street, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240, on May 21, 2018 at 2 p.m. At that time, the Board of Directors of the Mission Springs Water District will hear all testimony relating to the proposed Assessment District 17. A map of Assessment District 17 is available at the office of the Water District. Assessment District 17 would provide for the construction of sewer mains, sewer laterals, manhole, street reconstruction and the financing of facilities charges for the acquisition of trunk line and treatment plant capacity, together with appurtenant work, and the levy of an assessment on residential property to pay for a portion of the costs of such construction. Any and all interested persons may testify before the Board of Directors at the public hearing. In addition, each record owner of property proposed to be assessed has the right to submit an assessment ballot in favor of or in opposition to the proposed assessment. If you believe you should have received a ballot but have not received one, please contact the Water District immediately. All assessment ballots must be received by the District Secretary of the Water District prior to the conclusion of the public hearing. Following the conclusion of the public hearing, the Board of Directors will tabulate the assessment ballots that have been received. If a majority protest exists with respect to the proposed Assessment District 17, the Board of Directors will not impose the assessment upon parcels within that proposed Assessment District. For all information relating to these proceedings and the hearing, the written protest procedure, the assessment ballot procedure or to review the assessment engineer’s report, please

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contact John Soulliere, Public Information Officer, at (760) 329-5169 Ext. 144 or email: jsoulliere@mswd. org /s/ Arden Wallum, District Secretary Published: 4/27/18 & 5/4/18. DSW18-5076 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: CUSTOM CABINETS SPECIALTIES, 75101 SEGO LANE SUITE F, PALM DESERT, CA 92211. Riverside County; 49098 PLUMA GRIS PL, COACHELLA, CA 92236. Full name of registrant: MARIA DEL CARMEN FLORES DE OLMOS, 49098 PLUMA GRIS PL, COACHELLA, CA 92236.

Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on FEBRERO 5 2018. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed: MARIA DEL CARMEN FLORES DE OLMOS. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on April 16, 2018. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201805431. 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., BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE). DSW185075 Publish April 20, 27, 2018, May 4, 11, 2018 AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: PALM SPRINGS CAR WASH, 300 N INDIAN CANYON DR, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: GERGIS YOUSEF YOUSEF, 300 N INDIAN CANYON 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: GERGIS YOUSEF YOUSEF. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on March 13, 2018. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201803588. 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., BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE).

DSW18-1078 March 21, 28, 2018, April 4, 11, 2018 April 20, April 27, May 4, 11, 2018 AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: ARK INVESTMENT ENGINEERING, 9530 WARWICK DR, DESERT HOT SPRING, CA 92240. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: MARK STACEY AVILA, 9530 WARWICK DR, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240; JACQUE-

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LYN LYNN AVILA, 9530 WARWICK DR, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Business is conducted by: MARRIED COUPLE. 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 MARK STACEY AVILA. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County March 15, 2018.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No.R-201803793. 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 IOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). DSW18-1085 March 21, 28, April 4, 11, 2018, April 20, April 27, May 4, 11, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: D&R VET EQUIPMENT, 142 PASEO VISTA CIRCLE, 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: 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 RENEE EUNMI PARK, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County APRIL 2, 2018.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No.R-201804727. 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 IOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). DSW18-5072 April 20, April 27, May 4, 11, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: ISSDAN ELECTRIC, 13698 INAJA ST, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: ALVARO- -HERNANDEZ-DELGADO, 13698 INAJA ST, 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 ALVARO--HERNANDEZ-DELGADO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County March 30, 2018. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No.R-201804640. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK.

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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 IOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE).

DSW18-5071 April 20, April 27, May 4, 11, 2018.

AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: JOAN OF ANGELS GALLERY AND SPIRITUAL SANCTUARY;JOAN OF ANGELS VISIONARY ART, 65669 AVENIDA LADERA, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Riverside County.

Full name of registrant: JOAN “B” HANGARTER, 65669 AVENIDA LADERA, 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: LYBYS GEOVANNA ZAMBRANO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on March 6, 2018. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201803177. 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., BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE). DSW18-1060 March 14, 21, 28, 2018, April 4, 2018, April 20, 27, 2018, May 5, 12, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: CONTAINER RANCH; STATE PROPERTIES, 77815 CALIFORNIA DR., #B 12, PALM DESERT, CA 92211 Riverside County; 2835 BRAZEAU AVE, BRENTWOOD, MISSOURI 63144. Full name of registrant: STAR QUEST RANCH, LLC, 77815 CALIFORNIA DR. #B 12, PALM DESERT, CA 92211/ 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 EDWARD LAWRENCE SALAS, MANAGING MEMBER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on APRIL 02, 2018. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No.R-201804726. 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 IOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). April 13, 20, 27, 2018, May 4, 2018. DSW18-5070

Not Just an Ocean Problem: Microplastics Found in MT Watershed

Plastic particles were found in the majority of samples collected by volunteers for the Gallatin Microplastics Initiative. (Courtesy of Adventure Scientists)

By Desert Star Staff BOZEMAN, Mont. – Even as scientists discover worrying evidence of the large amount of plastic floating in the ocean, there’s growing evidence the issue is far more pervasive.

A recent study by the environmental group Adventure Scientists

has found small pieces of plastic are all across the Gallatin Watershed in southwest Montana.

With the help of 120 local volunteers, the Gallatin Microplastics Initiative collected samples from 75 sites in the watershed and found tiny plastic particles

in 57 percent of them.

Katie Christiansen, project manager for the Gallatin Microplastics Initiative, says Adventure Scientists decided to study the headwaters near Bozeman because the microplastics issue has been publicized mainly as an issue for oceans.

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“All streams flow to the ocean, and so we were curious about how freshwater water bodies were contributing to what has been originally defined as a marine problem,” she explains. “And it turns out, it’s not just a marine problem.

It’s a problem for freshwater systems all over the world.”

Microplastics are defined as plastic pieces less than 5 millimeters long.

Christiansen says the particles are small enough to travel through the air.

She says microplastics largely come from the decomposition of larger plastics and synthetic clothing.

Understanding the dangers of microplastics is still in its infancy, but scientists have discovered they accumulate at the bottom of the food chain.

They’ve caused changes in hormones for some aquatic organisms and can interact with other pollutants to affect cell function.

The prevalence of microplastics in headwaters is concerning because these bodies typically feed drinking water supplies.

Christiansen says

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80 percent of plastics researchers found came from the microfibers of synthetic textiles. She says many of these microfibers come off when people launder their clothes, and so there are ways individuals can stop the flow of microplastics into the environment.

“That could be by, one, laundering less often,” she points out. “Two, installing a filter on your washing machine or your dryer to capture plastics as they come off, and then dispose of them properly. And it can also be purchasing clothes that are going to hold up better.”

The Gallatin initiative is part of Adventure Scientists’ Global Microplastics Project.

While particles were found in the majority of Gallatin samples, the problem is much more widespread elsewhere.

Adventure Scientists found microplastics in 89 percent of the group’s marine samples and 51 percent of its freshwater samples worldwide.

The World Economic Forum estimates there’s 150 million tons of plastic in the world’s oceans.

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AMERYKA – The History of the World in 2 ½ Hours its core, the story attempts to depict America and Poland’s struggle for freedom and with it’s complicated narrative and sprawling scope, one can’t help recognizing the enormous amount of effort that went into the six years devoted to the development of this piece which, for some reason, was presented as part of Center Theatre’s Group Block Party, which is a celebration of theatre.

To her credit, Keystone assembled a talented ensemble and despite the unwieldy narrative, there are outstanding performances by a few cast members including: Ray Ford (Gene Jefferson) and Lorne Green (Curtis Brown,) who light up the stage with their Clockwise from left: Liza Seneca (Ewa), Nick Santoro (Agent Weller,) Ray Ford (Gene Jefferson,) Curt characterizations of Jazz musicians who are about to Bonnem (Thomas Jefferson,) Valerie Spencer (Anna Walentynowicz,) and Richard Gallegos (Chief embark on a goodwill tour Little Turtle). Photo by Lawrence K. Ho to Poland. Valerie Spencer (Anna Walentynowicz) and Liza Group’s production of the centuries with historic Thomas Jefferson, Seneca (Ewa), each of whom “Ameryka,” recently on stage characters deliberately Tadeusz Kościuszko, King deliver excellent performances at the Kirk Douglas Theatre. appearing in the wrong era to George, William J. Casey, in their multiple roles. Along You might think doing a play quote from a famous speech John F. Kennedy, Bobby with other “characters,” they encompassing all those such as Thomas Jefferson’s Kennedy, Ronald Reagan, take turns breaking the fourth historic characters and world “We hold these truths to be Native Americans, CIA, wall to deliver exposition of events is an impossible task self evident, that all Men are American Revolution, Poland’s the events we’ve just seen and you would be right as created equal” or to discuss the underground, Slavery, Civil or historic events about under the direction of Nancy current problems at hand.

At War, Civil rights, Dr. Martin Keystone, playwright and Luther King Jr., war on terror, Founder/Artistic Director of fight against Communism, Critical Mass Performance Catholicism, martyred priests, Group, what we have is a CIA covert operations, the film “High Noon,” and the influence rather sophomoric example of biting off much more than of jazz in our international you can professionally chew. relations. This will give you an The play is a 2 ½ hour idea of the scope of the people, rambling rant, which basically places, and events depicted in moves back and forth through the Critical Mass Performance

to unfold. Other members of the ensemble are: Curt Bonnem, (Thomas Jefferson,) Russell Edge (William J. Casey,) Richard Gallegos, (Chief Little Turtle,) Jeff Lorch, (Tadeisz Kościuszko,) and Nick Santoro (Agent Weller).

The limited production values technical crew: Scenic Design, Nancy Keystone; Sound Design & Original Music, Randall Robert Tico; Costume Design, Lena Sands; Projection Design, HsuanKuang Hsieh; Lighting Design, Adam J. Frank; and Center Theatre Group Associate Producer, Lindsay Allbaugh.

When one-quarter of the audience leaves following intermission, that speaks volumes to the failure of this production’s overreach in trying to depict centuries of what is basically the parallel fight for freedom through the centuries in both Poland and America.

AMERYKA Center Theatre Group’s Kirk Douglas Theatre 9820 Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 Closed: April 29, 2018

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