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Cabazon Powwow 2018 Honoree, Ron Good Eagle Sr, in a wheelchair, and his family and friends. Photo by Pat Krause Story and Photos by Pat Krause The 37th Annual Cabazon Indio Powwow was held on November 23 thru the 25th.

The event was held again at the Special Events Center at Fantasy Resort Casino which has the space to hold such a huge event. Almost 500 dancers arrived to try to win one of the many dances for men, women, and children.

The stands were full of family

and friends of the many Indian tribes from all over the mid-west and the west who came to celebrate this festival of dance. Many of the seats in the area were filled with people who came to watch and who brought their children to witness the Indian culture.

This year was a celebration in remembrance of the beloved Chairman John A. James who passed away

By Jack Lyons Theatre and Film Critic Member American Theatre Critics Association (ATCA) Coyote StageWorks cofounding Artistic Director, actor, producer and stage director Chuck Yates, confided to me at the closing last Sunday of his highly successful comedy production of “The Understudy”, written

by Theresa Rebeck, that this has been his only directing assignment in the ten years the acting group has been in business here in Palm Springs.

Chuck Yates is one of the finest actors in the Coachella Valley winning many Desert Theatre League (DTL) Award trophies for excellence in theatre. I still remember his award-winning turn as Truman Capote in the Coyote StageWorks production of “TRU” at the Annenberg Theatre in Palm Springs in 2013. Whether he’s directing or producing, Yates and Coyote StageWorks has made an indelible theatrical mark in the cultural contributions of the Coachella Valley.

this year. Chairman James was a great Native American leader who has been called, The Father of Native American Gaming. James was a leader in the Cabazon Band of Mission Indians for over 30 years. Others were honored at this Powwow also as Dance winners were recognized.

Leaders and families of other tribes were also honored at this celebration, like Ron

GoodEagle Sr and his family.

There is a grand entry each day where they bless the area, show the Eagle Staff and the flags. The dance area is then filled with dancers showing off their regalia and where visiting royalty, queens, and princesses from other tribes enter.

Tribal members judge each dance as they observed from different areas around

the circle. Winners are chosen from each category for their different interpretations of the particular dance. Each dancer tries to show that his dancing is unique, some stand out among all who participate.

Each dance is accompanied by different drummers and singers from many tribes.

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“The Understudy” Pokes Affectonate Fun at the World of Theatre

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Photo credit: David A. Lee Photography.

7th Annual Props and Hops Beer Festival

Babes Brewery Crew, Frankie Ramos, Andy Artziniega, Angelica Soto, Brian Ortiz, and Scot Grabbe. Photo by Pat Krause Story and Photos by Pat Krause The Palm Springs Air Museum held its 7th Annual Props and Hops Beer Festival on Saturday, November 17th.

No one under 21 was admitted because everyone got to taste the beers. Each person entering got a small little glass and eight tickets for tasting the many draft beers. Inside the new Miles, Korea and Vietnam Hangar were filled with vendors offering their beers. The diversity of the beers could meet everyone’s taste and challenge a unique taste. There were a few vendors

that sold memorabilia beer items, some sold t-shirts, and other memorabilia.

Participating Breweries were Babe’s Brewhouse, Bookcraft, Brewciapa, Coachella Valley Brewing, CV Homebrewers, Drakes, Hangar 24, King Harbor, Speakeasy, La Quinta Brewing, The Lost Abbey, Mojave Homebrewers, Refuge, SlO Brew, Stone, Thorn, and ABK. Guests were asked to pick their favorite beer, and that was a hard choice, But Babe’s Honey Brew Beer was

Staff Selling flights, Lynn Huffman, Atlanta Lyles, Bonnie Traylor, and Chip Hall.

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the Peoples Choice Brewery Favorite. There was a VIP early entrance ticket where guests could have a whole hour of rare beer tasting before the hangar was filled with people.

They got a unique stein and 12 tasting tickets instead of the 8, refreshments and more.

The presenting sponsors were Babe’s Brewery, Hot Purple Energy, Palm Springs Resorts.

Saguaro and LULU California Bistro. The media sponsors were Palm Springs Life and NBS Palm Springs. Hundreds of people took advantage of all

Lorna Luft Book signing Story and Photos by Pat Krause Just Fabulous Book Store held another celebrity book signing, this time with legendary Lorna Luft on November 17th. Lorna wrote a book about her mother Judy Garland and the iconic film; A Star Is Born. Her new book, A Star is Born - The Film That Got Away has photos that were given to her by her mother. Lorna found the pictures in a box, in a box, that she saw when she moved. These photos are part of the history of the film. They show many images

that were initially cut from the film Judy Garland was in. The film, A Star Is Born, was acclaimed in the original form but they cut so much out to make it 30 minutes less which took a lot away from the film and Judy Garland, The Book is an insider peek at all the behind the scenes, pre and post production, with cast members of the film.

Lorna is an acclaimed actress of TV, Film and Stage, author, producer, award winner, a singer and more.

She sings like her mother and half-sister Liza Minelli.

She continues to tour and has performed in the Valley often. She is also a proud cancer survivor. Lorna said there were five adaptations of the Film, A Star is Born, and she thinks that the one Judy was in was the best. She said she had over 700 photos and most are in the book. Lorna thought that now they did the 5th remake of the film, it was a good time to write her book and put out these photos for everyone to see.

The books were sold out way in advance of the book signing. The store took orders

the new beers to taste. People were able to walk around and appreciate all the old planes that were out for display.

Entertainment was provided by the local favorite, John Stanley King band. Seats were put out so people could sit and watch. Many purchased food and ate while listening to great music. DJ Alex Harrington filled in again this year. There was an In n’ Out Burger food truck, vendors selling pizza, Hot dogs, Brats and Mexican treats. No one went hungry I am sure. It was a beautiful

day weather-wise. What a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon in the Desert.

Another treat for some was the availability to purchase tickets to fly in two vintage planes. The stand to buy tickets was very busy. Many people would stand by the gate to watch the planes take off and land with local people, many family and friends inside. This is a rare and exciting adventure to the people flying for many a first-time experience and a few that flew in one year ago while in the service.

for books for people who came to get a book signed.

Lorna said she would sign each book and they would be sent to them or they could pick them up at the store.

Many people were just thrilled to meet her and get a photo taken with her. A few brought her first book, Me and My Shadow, A Family Memoir, to get signed.

One fan, Local

photographer to the stars, Michael Childers, spent a bit of time with Lorna going over all the photos in the book.

They reminisced about the old times and the pictures from making the movie, bring back lots of memories to share.

The book was coauthored by Jeffrey Vance, and Matt Tunia was the photographic editor.

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The Age of Aquarius Foretells Society’s Future

By Janice Gough Most people remember the term “Age of Aquarius” from the 1960s musical Hair, but few people know precisely what it means. I have studied astrology for many years and use it to understand others and to relate to how our world changes. I grew up in the Age of Pisces and feel the rewarded in having lived in a different period. It was a much different world. Going forward, change will take place so rapidly that even our world today will look very archaic when we look back on it in only 5 to 10 years from now. It sometimes feels

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like we are in “fast-forward.”

When astrologers speak about the Age of Aquarius, they are describing a phenomenon that refers to the earth’s movement backward (or in “retrograde” motion) into the sign of Aquarius. The change to a New age, is due to a slight wobble in the earth’s rotation.

An astrological age spans over two thousand years. As you may know, there are 11 other signs of the zodiac and the earth “retrogrades” in each one.

It takes the earth 25,868 years to visit all 12 signs. If you divide 25,868 by 12 signs, each age will make about 2,100 years. We have just left the Age of Pisces, which marked the years 1-2000 AD. The Age of Aquarius could have begun before 2000 at the beginning of the Space Age which is referred to as the Dawning of the Age of Aquarius because of how the landing on the moon change everything.

With this Age upon us, I feel that understanding the traits associated with this age and then actually comparing them with how we experience life’s changes, will provide us with a greater understanding of our destiny. Aquarius is a

sign strongly linked to new inventions, flight, and large groups of people or nationalities.

The Age of Aquarius has barely begun, and citizens of planet earth are witnessing exciting discoveries about the planets and stars, as well as enjoying new technology down here on earth. Between the space exploration of Billionaires Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk, we could see colonies on the moon in the next few years.

Hundreds of discoveries have come from just about every field, from medicine to biotechnology, fabrics, materials, food production and nutrition, advanced computing, and photo-imaging. On the 20 July 1969, we landed on the moon, which rallied the earth into a kind of global citizenship.

This change is closely related to Aquarian influence. Aquarius is the sign that that represents the bringing together of the brotherhood of man.

The Qualities of Aquarius foretell society’s future. The ancient astrologers thought of Aquarius as “the sign of all things that are newly invented,” which is why this sign and the Age of Aquarius is linked

so strongly to technology.

Aquarius is also an air sign and therefore highly communicative, and gathering information, will provide us with insight into the new millennium.

By examining the traits of Aquarius, we gain a greater insight into how we will interact. Aquarius has a strong need for independence and individualism. We are beginning to see this happen in our political landscape. While members of this sign can be somewhat idealistic, they are also very original and inventive.

Aquarius is visionary and creative, but rebellious, too.

Aquarius challenges authority, tears down existing structures, and replaces the outdated with something better. Thus, Aquarius can be capable of great extremes. This sign acts in rather sudden and unexpected ways, as a result of being ruled by Uranus, the planet of surprise. This futurethinking sign can often be a study in contrast. Aquarius needs distance and marches to a different drummer.

On the other hand, it is one of the most friendly, social and gregarious signs, and certainly

one of the most humanitarian.

Aquarius sees social wrongs and moves to right them, often through mobilizing groups into action. Unlike Pisces, a sign that works one-on-one, Aquarius likes to work in large groups and is generous and democratic in spirit. Aquarius is “one for all and all for one,” rather than elitist. Since Aquarius is a fixed sign, they are quite reliable when they make commitments.

All these Aquarian qualities will influence us as we move more deeply into this new age.

The purpose of astrology is to use it as a tool to help us live life productively and happily and to teach us to interact more effectively with others. We have many great things to look forward to.

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL The most important new legislation changing how HOAs will operate is Assembly Bill 2912. AB2912 began with the statement that its purpose is to “take important steps to protect [HOA members] from fraudulent activity by those entrusted with the management of the association’s finances.”

Sponsored by the Community Associations Institute and the California Association of Community Managers, the bill received no credible opposition and passed both houses of the Legislature on unanimous votes.

One very significant change is the new Civil Code 5380(b)(6) and 5502. These new statutes are identical in substance and so appear to be redundant. They require that before any transfer of $10,000 or 5% of total association combined reserve and operating deposits (whichever is smaller), there must be prior written approval from the

association board. This slows down the overly active board officer or lazy manager who would pay bills or transfer funds without bothering to obtain explicit board approval.

One question is whether a manager could obtain permission in advance to pay certain larger recurring bills, but the intent of the statute seems to auger against this and require express permission for each individual transfer. Association boards should already be preparing for this additional step and talking to their managers about how compliance will occur. This statute does not only reference payments, but controls any “transfer” of association funds. So, advance written authorization is required not only for payments and withdrawals but also deposits and transfers between

association accounts.

Civil Code 5500 has for years required boards to at least quarterly review the HOA’s operating and reserve accounts, the reserve revenues and expenses compared to budget, the latest account statements, and income and expense statements for each HOA bank account. This changes in several ways in 2019.

First, the review must now be monthly, not quarterly.

Second, the list of items reviewed is changed. Instead of reviewing the reserve account performance compared to budget, the board must compare the operating account compared to budget. Third, the check register, general ledger and delinquency reports are added to the list of items which the board must review.

The new Civil Code 5501 allows boards to meet the financial review requirements without meeting. However, the review must be performed by each director or by a subcommittee consisting of the treasurer and another director, with ratification of this review noted at the next open board meeting.

This also means that the longstanding indirect requirement of Civil 5500 that boards meet at least quarterly (to conduct

the financial review) no longer exists, and that the DavisStirling Act will no longer indicate the minimum number of board meetings per year.

Finally, the new Civil Code 5806 requires that all associations have fidelity (dishonesty) insurance in an amount equal to at least the total reserve funds plus three months of assessments.

The insurance must include computer fraud and funds transfer fraud and must cover the association’s management company if the HOA is professionally managed.

What happens if a board and its manager do not follow these new financial safeguards? Could boards and managers find themselves alleged to be negligent if they do not follow these requirements and a financial loss occurs?

Hopefully your association will never have to learn the answer to those questions.

Janice Gough is a Financial Advisor in Palm Springs. She may be reached by email at Janice@GoughFinancialSvcs. com or by calling (760) 251-7724 or Mobile (650) 200-8291. Visit our website: www.GoughFinancialSvcs. com. Call Janice to get a Complimentary evaluation.

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Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. is a Fellow of the College of Community Association Lawyers and Senior Partner of Richardson Ober PC, a California law firm known for community association advice. Submit potential column questions to Kelly@Richardsonober. com. Past columns at www.HOAHomefront. com. All rights reserved®.

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Legal Battle for Underfunded HBCUs in Maryland Continues

Gov. Larry Hogan was the keynote speaker for the 2016 Honors Convocation at Morgan State University. (Joe Andrucyk/Maryland GovPics/Flickr)

By Desert Star Staff BALTIMORE — A 12-year lawsuit filed by Maryland’s four historically black colleges and universities against

the state will continue in December, with both sides preparing for oral arguments.

The four institutions Bowie, Coppin and Morgan

State Universities and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore - say they have been underfunded, while programs they’ve instilled to attract more

diverse students have been duplicated by traditionally white institutions in the state.

This makes growth difficult for HBCUs, according to Mike Jones, an attorney repressing the schools.

“This makes it more difficult for the schools to, number one, attract a diverse student body,” Jones said; “makes it more challenging for them to develop business partnerships of the kind that can bring in funds.”

Earlier this year, the schools declined an offer of $100 million over 10 years made by Gov. Larry Hogan, saying the funds were inadequate and the issue goes beyond money. Hogan’s legal team said the financial commitment went beyond what the law required.

Jones brought up other states to explain why Gov. Hogan’s offer wasn’t

sufficient. Mississippi agreed to pay its three HBCUs $500 million over 20 years after a Supreme Court desegregation decision in 1992.

Jones said the case must be resolved soon. He said the lack of resources has made it difficult for students to be successful on their own campuses.

And it has led them, in some cases, to traditionally white institutions, or TWIs. “Students at the HBCUs, because the libraries were inadequate, they would have to go over to one of the TWIs,” he said. “For example, sometimes the people from Coppin would go over to UMBC.” Oral arguments are set for December 11, with the Circuit Court expected to make a decision on further action within the following few months.

Groups Claim Proposed Green-Card Rules Favor Wealthy Immigrants

By Desert Star Staff SACRAMENTO, Calif.

— Today is National Public Comment Day - part of a campaign responding to President Donald Trump’s proposal to make it harder for working-class, legal immigrants to get a green card.

Only three weeks are left to register your opinion on the “public charge rule” that would weigh recent reliance on MediCal, Cal Fresh, Medicare Part D or Section 8 housing vouchers against those applying to remain in the country.

Carolina Gamero, senior communications specialist with the California Immigrant Policy Center, said the regulation would lead to more suffering.

“Families will go without food, without health care, without housing support,” Gamero said. “It really makes this country sicker and poorer and it really cuts away at economic mobility and

prosperity in this country.”

Other factors that would count against applicants with the new proposal include being a senior, having multiple children, poor English-language skills, limited education and poor credit history. It also would favor wealthier immigrants who make more than $62,000 a year for a family of four.

Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen has defended the proposal, saying immigrants must prove they can support themselves financially.

Gamero said the change already is having a chilling effect - causing millions to be afraid to use any social programs, even those such as Covered California or the WIC food program that are not included in the proposal.

“This public-charge assessment is rooted in a lot of historically racist conceptions of immigrants as being a

burden on the government,” she said. “And this proposed regulation really punishes families for accessing these vital programs that take care of their basic needs.”

This change does not apply to undocumented immigrants, since they are ineligible for these programs already. More information in the proposed changes is available

at ProtectingImmigrantFamilies. org. The public comment period at Regulations. gov ends December 10.

By Desert Star Staff DES MOINES, Iowa – Some 1,800 miles separate Iowa from California, but a law passed by voters there could affect how many Iowa eggs are sold in the Golden State four years from now.

At the polls this month, voters approved a measure that requires all eggs sold in California come from cage-free hens by 2022.

As the nation’s largest egg producer, Iowa will need to make big changes to comply.

Cody Carlson, a staff attorney with the advocacy

group Mercy for Animals, says the overwhelming support for California’s Proposition 12 confirms that many Americans no longer want to eat eggs from battery-caged hens.

“The demand for cagefree eggs is exploding nationwide,” he states. “In the last seven years, the sale of non-organic, cage-free eggs has gone up by about 500 percent. So, they’re available, really, wherever you are these days in a mainstream supermarket.”

Major retailers, including Walmart and

McDonald’s, have pledged to switch to cage-free eggs in the next decade.

Nonetheless, Iowa lawmakers passed a bill earlier this year that would require many stores to stock eggs from caged chickens – a move designed to stop retailers from phasing them out.

The Association of California Egg Farmers and the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office opposed the ballot measure, saying it would likely increase prices as egg producers remodel or build new

housing for their chickens.

But Carlson says California, with its 40 million residents, consumes a lot of eggs, and other states may follow its lead in requiring more humane treatment of farm animals.

“Confining chickens in a cage where they can barely move for their entire lives is just not acceptable,” Carlson stresses. “Not acceptable for the animals, it’s not acceptable for consumers.

“And so, cage-free is really just the lowest minimum standard, simply

saying that animals with legs and wings should be able to spread those wings and move those legs.”

And more than eggs will be affected.

The measure approved by voters also bans the sale of pork and veal in California from farm animals raised in cages that don’t meet the state’s minimum size requirements: at least 43 square feet of usable floor space for calves, and 24 square feet for breeding pigs.

Protesters rallied on Friday in Los Angeles against the Trump administration’s proposed changes to the “public charge” rule. (California Immigrant Policy Center)

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FAMILY FEATURES

hile holiday festivities bring to mind thoughts of joy and celebration with loved ones, there’s one element of the season that can be a source of stress: gifting.

Make this year’s shopping trips a touch simpler with thoughtful presents that can fit any number of those on your holiday list.

When you head into the season with a plan and gift ideas in mind, you’re able to trim the time you spend in stores while also increasing the chances of tracking down the perfect present for each person.

From tasty food and sentimental items to handy tools and home decor, these ideas can help put you on the right path to a less stressful seasonal shopping experience. Find more holiday gift ideas at eLivingToday.com.

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Share the Wonder this Season

For a healthier way to see, give the gift of a lighting upgrade for use at home or at work. For example, this Refine LED Desk Lamp from OttLite’s Wellness Series provides smooth, uniform light while reducing eyestrain by up to 51 percent. The brushed nickel finish gives it elegant appeal and a convenient USB port charges electronics while four brightness settings allow for functional control to evenly distribute the balanced, natural illumination. Find more information at OttLite.com.

The Gift of Good Light

If you’re looking for a gift for a runner, hiker, biker, camper or someone who seems to always be involved in a home project, consider a headlamp from Energizer to help him or her light the way. With a pivoting head, adjustable band and multiple light modes, you can adjust the headlamp to fit many lighting needs, ideal for nearly anyone looking for hands-free illumination. Find more information at energizer.com/lighting.

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For the avid cook, gift cookware like the Anolon Accolade 10 Piece Set, which features an advanced and patented technology that strategically places metal where it’s most needed for efficient heating and exceptional durability. Another key feature is the sapphire-reinforced, triple layer, metal-utensil-safe nonstick coating inside and out for exceptional food release and easy cleaning. Induction suitable, dishwasher-safe and ovensafe to 500 F, this gourmet cookware inspires confidence and creativity in the kitchen. Find more gift ideas at anolon.com.

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This holiday season, give the gift of good taste with The Tasteful Gift combo from Omaha Steaks. This gourmet collection has something for everyone, including two legendary Filet Mignons and two Top Sirloins, two meaty Boneless Pork Chops, four Potatoes au Gratin, four Caramel Apple Tartlets and a Signature Seasoning Packet. Available for a limited-time holiday price with free shipping, it’s a gift that can be enjoyed throughout the year.

Find more tasty gifts at omahasteaks.com.

Invite your friends and family into a world of wonder this holiday season with pop-up Hallmark Paper Wonder cards.

With intricate detail and 3D design, the cards unfold, pop or expand to reveal a surprise perfect for displaying all season long or sending to loved ones to share the joy of the season. Make the holiday come alive and shop the collection that can inspire people to explore, discover and share the wonder of the holidays with those they love at hallmark.com/paper-wonder.

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Gratitude Beyond Thanksgiving Called Good for Health

Centering gratitude in one’s life can help people mentally and physically beat the stress of the holidays and be happy. (badski007/Pixabay)

By Desert Star Staff RICHMOND, Va. – What are you grateful for this holiday season?

The answer could be good for your health.

An array of studies shows expressing gratitude can

reduce levels of stress and feelings of loneliness, which can in turn improve physical health by leading to more sleep and energy or even reducing blood pressure.

Dr. Susanna Block, a pediatrician with Kaiser

Let it Snow!

By Desert Star Staff Mack & Poppy are set for their Palm Springs debut with their acclaimed holiday show Let It Snow! for one performance only on Saturday, December 8, at 9:30pm. America’s best leastknown lounge act will kick off this year’s holiday season with Let It Snow!, a festive, irreverent evening loaded with humor, and full of wonderful holiday music to warm the cockles of your cockles.

Said BroadwayWorld. com, “[Mack & Poppy is] a fine-tuned act of calibrated cheese eliciting many hearty laughs accented with actual solid vocal chops, presenting songs straight up for a most entertaining 70 minutes.”

Mack & Poppy are the creation of Christopher Michael Graham and Tod Macofsky.

Crooner Mack Diamond (Macofsky) began his career as a child star, singing on street corners with his two older brothers, Shlomo and Moishe.

Later, Mack suffered a decade of depression and alcoholism in Las Vegas, where he spent eight years performing his solo show, A Yiddishe Mackie, at The Imperial Palace. He met the lovely Poppy Fields while she was in the chorus of Jubilee!, and the rest is showbiz history. Southern Belle Poppy Fields (Graham) escaped the narrow-minded confines of Possum Trot, Alabama, and traveled the world as a singer/ dancer/actress, entertaining

By Desert Star Staff ST. LOUIS, MO—Reedy Press is pleased to announce the second edition of our popular guidebook, 100 Things to Do in Palm Springs Before You Die by Lydia Kremer.

Written by Lydia Kremer, longtime Palm Springs resident and writer, 100 Things to Do in Palm Springs Before You Die is a great handy guide for visitors and residents in Greater Palm Springs.

The book covers the nine cities that comprise the Coachella Valley, also known as Greater Palm Springs.

It provides the reader a comprehensive insider’s glimpse

into Greater Palm Springs, Southern California’s storied sunkissed desert paradise.

“The first edition of 100 Things to Do in Palm Springs Before You Die was enthusiastically received and this new second edition enhances the spirit of Lydia Kremer’s earlier work with more fun ways to enjoy this beautiful

Permanente, says focusing on gratitude during what can be a stressful time of year is a great idea.

She says a study of people who discussed stressful experiences compared with those who

spoke about what they were grateful for yielded these positive results.

“Those who focused on gratitude really showed decreased anxiety and a more positive mindset,” Block relates. “It’s interesting that health and gratitude really go hand in hand.

“I think if you feel more grateful and more positive, you sleep better. You have better relationships. It’s an important health tool.”

Block suggests discussing gratitude with children. She says getting them involved in an activity of generosity, such as cooking for a sick friend or volunteering, helps them appreciate this idea.

Dr. Mary Jane Lambert, a Kaiser Permanente physician who specializes in geriatrics, notes the holidays can be especially hard for people who have lost a loved one. But she says it can be tough for everyone because expectations are high that families will feel

connected and celebrate their time together.

Yet these gatherings also can be stressful, and Lambert says one expression of gratitude that people can incorporate is a simple daily reminder about the positives in one’s life.

“It may be a family member who visits, a phone call, a personal connection,” she explains. “Even though someone has tended to dwell on the negative, there are ways to change that.”

Block says making gratitude more central to a person’s life doesn’t have to end with the holidays. She says families can discuss what they’re grateful for over dinner.

“But sometimes it might be just bringing it up while you’re in the car driving your kids around, or just at any other time when you have a moment to say, ‘How was your day?’ and ‘What were you grateful for?’” she states.

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celebrities, businessmen, and heads-of-state. After a successful beauty pageant career, the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas called, where Poppy wed and divorced four husbands before finally meeting and marrying the “Sensation of the 24-hour Buffet,” entertainer Mack Diamond.

With musical direction by the legendary Jack Cheddar (John Randall), Mack & Poppy: Let It Snow! is sure to sell out and early reservations are recommended. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door and may be purchased online at www.brownpapertickets. com/event/3638196 or by calling (800) 838-3006. Food and drink minimums apply.

For more information, visit www.mackandpoppy.com.

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destination,” said Josh Stevens, president of Reedy Press.

In compiling the book’s 100 Things to Do, Kremer has selected places and things that reflect the region’s roots including Palm Springs’ local Native Indian culture and its Hollywood pedigree November 28, 2018

while showcasing current fun cultural events and engaging activities that have enhanced its continuing global popularity.

After nearly a century of being a popular sought-after destination, the palm tree-lined streets, the soaring mountain vistas, and the 360 days of sunshine still retain their allure.

Today Palm Springs is still an international glamorous enclave and a treasured getaway for 13 million annual leisure visitors and snowbirds, many who flock to the desert communities to escape harsh winters.

The book contains five major categories: Food & Drink, Music & Entertainment, Sports

& Recreation, Culture & History, as well as Shopping & Fashion.

This book is an easy reference guide to Palm Springs’ culture, recreation, dining, shopping, and entertainment options for every age, style, budget, and interest. 100 Things to Do in Palm Springs Before You Die, 2nd Edition is available at reedypress.com and wherever books are sold.

100 Things to Do in Palm Springs Before You Die, 2nd Edition-part of the 100 Things to Do Before You Die series, by Lydia Kremer, ISBN 9781681061917, paperback 8.5 x 5.5, 160 pages, $16.00

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The Art of the Perfect Gift

or a backpacking trip through another country. If the next trip is on the open road, an option like the Harley-Davidson Premium Touring Bag can help pack the necessities as you explore the world.

The Gift of Stocking Stuffers Sometimes, it’s the big gift ideas that are inspired naturally and shoppers find themselves scrambling to find stocking stuffers. This holiday season, don’t overthink it. Stuff those stockings with things people need such as headphones, socks or a warm stocking cap.

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By Desert Star Staff Even in a world where just about anything is a few clicks away, finding the perfect gift for everyone on your list can still be a difficult task. One trick to winning the holidays is bringing back the basics by choosing presents you know your loved ones need and can actually use.

Consider these crowdpleasing gift ideas to provide holiday smiles at the moment they’re unwrapped.

The Gift of an Experience An experience could be perfect for the person in your life looking to spice things up by taking on a new adventure.

From a scenic helicopter ride to an exhilarating sky diving package, experiential gifts can be exciting undertakings.

One of the best parts: these presents don’t always have to be one-and-done – you can give the gift of a new life skill such as cooking classes

The Gift of the Trends Today’s fashion trends dictate two outerwear items everyone should have or motorcycle riding lessons. in their closets: a denim Learn more about Harleyjacket and a go-to leather Davidson Riding Academy jacket. If someone on your motorcycle classes by holiday shopping list has visiting your local dealership yet to jump on the trend, try or H-D.com/LearnToRide. styles like Harley-Davidson’s The Gift of Traveling in Style Sherpa Fleece Denim Jacket for women or the Men’s If you’re interested in #1 Skull Slim Fit Leather giving a present that inspires Jacket for inspiration. adventure, a piece of quality For more holiday gift luggage may be all your loved one needs. A sturdy backpack inspiration, check out the guide at H-D.com/ is versatile and can be used Holiday. Family Features for a hike on the nearest trail

Mass. Leads U.S. in Fentanyl Overdose Death Rate

By Desert Star Staff BOSTON – Massachusetts reached an alltime high in fentanyl overdose deaths this year, according to new data from the state Department of Public Health.

Nearly 90 percent of opioid overdoses in the second quarter had the synthetic opioid fentanyl.

What’s more, a report from The Pew Charitable Trusts maintains that Massachusetts had a higher opioid death rate with fentanyl than any other state in 2017.

Why is the Bay State suffering from so much fentanyl?

Luc Schuster, director of Boston Indicators, the research center at the Boston Foundation, says the New England Drug Enforcement Agency discovered a drug-trafficking circle in Massachusetts and New Hampshire that has fueled the spike in fentanyl use.

“They found that there are real hotspots of these transnational criminal organizations in northern parts of Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire,” he states. “This is how fentanyl is coming into our region.”

There is some hope the overdose death rate may be declining.

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health states that in the first nine months of 2018, the opioid

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overdose death rate was slightly lower than during the same period last year.

Schuster is glad to see the opioid overdose death rate decrease for the first time in nearly a decade.

But the increase in fentanyl troubles him, particularly since it is so

strong. He says overdose treatments such as naloxone are crucial to curbing the dying.

“When a drug user is unintentionally using fentanyl, but they’re taking cocaine or heroin that’s laced with fentanyl, it’s really important to be able to have immediate

access to drugs that just help them avoid a fatal overdose in that moment,” Schuster stresses.

In October, Gov. Charlie Baker announced that naloxone can be bought without a prescription in Massachusetts.

PALM SPRINGS Jazzville PS Presents An

Evening of Be-Bop and Swing of the 50s and 60s Festival of Lights Parade Dates: December 1, 2018 Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA 92264 Time: 5:45 PM to 8:00 PM Cinema Francais: Palm Springs French Film Festival at The Cultural Center Dec. 31 Baloney – San Francisco’s Gay All Male Live Revue Outlandish – Dec. 8 @ 8:00 PM Air Museum – For Love of Life & Country Dec. 29 @ 1:00 PM Vintage Market at the Cultural Center (formerly Camelot Theatres) Dec. 2 @ 8:00 AM M Chamber of Commerce Athena Awards Luncheon Gala Nov. 30 @ 11:30 AM Annual Christmas Tree Lane Nov 28 @ 5:00 PM Fit After Fifty Exercise for Seniors at the Mizell Senior Center Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays 8:00 am to 9:00 am Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm For more information, 760-323-5689 New Year’s Eve PartySpa Resort fireworks show and concert Dec. 31 8:00pm

PALM DESERT LeAnn Rimes Christmas

Tour at the McCallum Theatre Dec. 15 @ 8:00 PM Trisha Yearwood at the McCallum Theatres Annual Fundraising Gala Dec. 5 @ 6:00 PM Coachella Valley Makers Market at Westfield Palm Desert, First Level, Main Court Dec 1 @ 8:00 AM Celebrate The Season With Santa and His BrandNew Workshop at The Westfield Mall Now - Dec. 26 2018 All Day Long Palm Desert Center Street Photography: “On and Off The Street” at UCR UCR Palm Desert Campus Now - Jan 19 2019 All Day Colors of Christmas at McCallum Theatre Dec. 7 at 7:00 PM

This past Spring, my mother Lisa Rivera one of Desert Hot Springs favorite Postal Employee, was diagnosed with Cancer. She’s fought hard and has yet to give up, and with the Grace of God is recovering tremendously. Unfortunately, my mother has been off of work for a long time as well as her husband who has been by her side, caring for her every second of the day. If you could take some time to help donate to her and continue your prayers, that would be a real blessing.

Thank you! Joseph Rivera

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LA QUINTA

La Quinta Annual Holiday Tamale Workshop at Cooking With Class in La Quinta Dec. 1 @ 2:00 PM Study the Word at La Quinta Library Sundays at 3 p.m. Email: Graceofgodworshipcenterchurch.com Christmas Tree Lighting at Civic Center Dec. 7, 6:00pm Continued on page 18

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HOROSCOPES ARIES

Finances and resources, personal and with others, are highlighted. Careful attention is needed along with concentration, efficiency, economy and strength.

Accomplish these each day in a slow consistent rhythm. You may uncover more resources.

So many things are hidden during retrogrades. Remember others who have much less.

Share and tithe is to be a constant reminder. Tithing creates great abundance.

TAURUS You want to move consistently into the future with new ideas and plans but there are so few who understand, few with your illumined vision, and even less with your force of will and stamina. Always you strive for poise during transition times while sending prayerful requests for able, intelligent and financial assistance in order to manifest all that is new into form and matter.

Your prayers prepare the field.

Maintain a winter garden.

GEMINI Deep feelings, emerging from early life at home may be playing out in present relationships. Because of this, careful with thoughts, actions and communication. Careful that you don’t become part of the difficulty or project onto others your pain. Don’t hide your vulnerability because

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everyone will be vulnerable, too. Showing yours eases barriers, allowing heart-felt communication and contact.

You want love. Love comes from intentional contact.

CANCER You may experience stress and over work as constant change occurs to everyone everywhere in your life. These daily changes reflect the pulse of humanity playing through your body. You need stabilization, an immediate sense of purpose and remaining within the safety of home. Make changes in small ways. When viewing the big picture stand with compassion and dispassion. Children bring both blessings and hard work.

LEO It seems you need a retreat to bring forth creative freedom.

This week should bring heightened sense of feeling separated from others which you may enhance should your communication be harsh. You are able to be very intuitive so observe your thoughts carefully. Is daily life feeling like a transformation is about to occur? Are financial needs being served? A sudden revelation occurs which expands you into other worlds. Take us with you.

VIRGO Small changes occur in your personal life which, in

turn, create big changes.

Money may feel restricted, communication may be hidden (from whom, why, where?), there’s a desire to run away from home and a need for regeneration. It feels like seeds of the future, life-changing, are breaking through. You’re restless for emotional independence.

Moving forward is slow. Allow inner spiritual intentions to hold you. Transformation arrives for a long visit.

LIBRA You’re called to a past situation and then to a present-future one. The past holds and keeps you for a while in order for it to be liberated. The present/future creates optimism. However, is there are two sides working within you. One contains judgment, the other love.

Both are risky. One keeps you spiritually lonely. The other shifts you into a loving community.

Can you identify the two sides and where you’re positioned?

Forgiveness is alchemical. All the past needs to be (forgiven).

for others. As Scorpio is the warrior of the zodiac, you’re prepared for the coming times where the death of the old finally occurs. Strength and courage will be needed.

SAGITTARIUS You’re restless, yet dutybound, responsible yet rebellious, seeking security yet craving freedom, pleased yet dissatisfied and stimulated within conflicts. You’re a paradox once again. Allow contradictions to work psychologically within.

They create new insight, revelations. Don’t push them aside. They are the Harmony Through Conflict process Sag works through to bring new consciousness forth. A natural trajectory into the future.

CAPRICORN

For about a year, you will participate in changes behind the scenes, internal changes, that create your coming future. Change comes with a revelatory impact. Since you live within this field constantly, be aware of a need to serve others. Be aware of growing compassion and becoming, if you choose to be, a model

Do you feel pulled between self needs and responsibility to family, relationship and work? Are you seeking freedom? Are your needs upsetting home, family and relationships? Are you able to communicate clearly what your needs are? Do you need new communication skills for others’ understanding?

You are definitely on the “cross” of change. It’s imperative you learn how to communicate to others. So they can understand. Study and learn Compassionate Communication techniques (non-violent communication study).

a child from a home ends up being traumatic for everyone.

He said a better approach is to intervene to support that family.

“Months, a year prior, educating the parents on the importance of ensuring the child goes to school, or managing their anger, or if there’s a drug issue in the

home; help these families, so that they don’t lose their children,” he said.

The most controversial change may be a plan to contract with a private managed care company for health, behavioral and social services for children in the state system. West

SCORPIO

AQUARIUS Some Aquarians are experiencing great success.

Some will be traveling the world soon seeking community.

Both are experiencing love, honor and popularity, expanded social and work reputations, tending to financial responsibilities, developing new business or life plans.

They’re climbing the ladder of success as they define it (some don’t), and doing more than they thought capable.

And succeeding. Keep going,

PISCES You need flexibility in great amounts as interruptions and unexpected events occur in all parts of your life, geographically and in terms of your selfidentity. You cannot prepare for what will happen. You can only soothe yourself with knowledge that what occurs is redesigning your life in ways you could never have designed yourself.

You’re capable, sensitive, sensible and smart. And being looked after in all ways.

Something great just occurred.

Risa D’Angeles is the founder and director of the Esoteric & Astrological Studies Research Institute: Risa’s Esoteric Astrology. She can be reached at risagoodwill@gmail.com.

Driven by Drug Crisis, WV DHHR Plans Child-Welfare Reforms

By Desert Star Staff CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Driven by the drug crisis, the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources is preparing a package of changes to child-welfare policies.

The number of children taken into state custody has risen by about 50 percent since 2014. DHHR Deputy Secretary Jeremiah Samples said the department wants to try to intervene earlier when families are in trouble - to increase the chance they can stay together.

“West Virginia is experiencing a child-welfare crisis that is being driven by the drug epidemic. It’s just bursting the system at the seams,” Samples said. “And so, we have to get ahead of the issue.

We can’t just react; we have to get in front of the problem.”

The reforms would include more flexibility in how the state can spend Medicaid funds for children with emotional issues. It would also provide retention bonuses to help reduce turnover among Child Protective Service workers.

Samples said the department will present the reform package in the next legislative session.

At the federal level, Congress passed the Family First Prevention Services Act in February, 2018. According to DHHR, that legislation is also oriented toward prevention and giving the legal system more flexibility to deal with families in crisis.

Samples said removing

Virginia would be the first state to make such a move.

Critics have charged it would turn a state function over to a for-profit enterprise, thereby diverting scarce funds. Some supporters have pointed out this is just one of a number of needed changes.

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BY THEDA KLEINHANS REICHMAN

Brian Dennehy Stars in ‘Hughie & Krapp’s Last Tape’

L-R: Joe Grifasi and Brian Dennehy star in Eugene O’Neill’s Hughie at Geffen Playhouse. Directed by Steven Robman. Photo by Jeff Lorch.

Brian Dennehy, a two-time Tony winner for Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman” and Eugene O’Neill’s “Long Day’s Journey Into Night,” is not only

a gifted stage actor, he has also appeared on the silver screen on many occasions.

In fact he once played a rat in Disney’s delightful

L-R: Brian Dennehy and Joe Grifasi star in Eugene O’Neill’s Hughie at Geffen Playhouse. Directed by Steven Robman. Photo by Jeff Lorch.

animated “Ratatouille.” Now on a more serious note, he’s back in town performing at the Geffen in “Hughie and Krapp’s Last Tape,” a theater piece comprised of two one act plays directed

by Steven Robman.

“Hughie,” the first one act on the bill, was written

by Eugene O’Neill (“The Iceman Cometh,” “Long Day’s Journey Into Night”). It takes place in the lobby of a seedy Manhattan Hotel.

“Erie” Smith ( Dennehy) looks a bit woozy and disheveled as he tries to strike up a conversation with the new desk clerk on duty (played

by Joe Grifasi through Nov. 25. Then Armin Shimerman will take on the role.)

It is obvious that Erie has had a few too many drinks and wants to reminisce about the previous clerk, his pal Hughie. But unlike Hughie, the new man is not

overly talkative. It is obvious that this is upsetting Erie, who has just come back from Hughie’s funeral and is depressed by his loss. He wants to talk and lift his spirits.

In the past Hughie was a good listener who always seemed impressed by Erie’s tall tales about his gambling prowess and the sexy show girls in his life. Hughie believed Erie was special and Erie revelled in his admiration and praise--and now he’s gone.

The second playlet is Samuel Beckett’s “Krapp’s Last Tape” which, like “Hughie,” is about loss and growing older. This time Dennehy takes on the persona of Krapp, a writer who never made it big. It begins as a hunched over Krapp walks into a basement room dressed in a baggy outfit that resembles old pajamas. His only companion in the barren room is a tape recorder which

he brings out from a closet, along with a box of tapes.

Before he sits down to listen to his younger self talk about lost love and his failed writing career, he fumbles through desk drawers, taking out bananas which he gulps down before tossing their yellow peels around the basically empty room--a room as empty as his life has been.

Playwright Beckett, like O’Neill earlier, was awarded the Nobel Prize for literature in 1969. His most memorable play is “Waiting for Godot.”

“Hughie & Krapp’s Last Tape,” at the Geffen Playhouse, Audrey Skirball Kenis Theatre, 10886 Le Conte Ave., L.A., ends Dec. 16. Running time: 2 hours (including intermission.) Tickets: $30$120. For information call (310) 208-5454 or online at geffenplayhouse.org.

Presents Jazz at Sundown featuring Brian Dennehy stars in Samuel Beckett’s Krapp’s Last Tape at Geffen Playhouse. Directed by Steven Robman.

Photo by Jeff Lorch.

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oliday hosting is all about providing guests a cozy atmosphere, good company and, quite often most importantly, food that tastes as good as it looks. While mixing and matching quality ingredients for dishes that appeal to the crowd is key to achieving successful seasonal flavors, you can take it a step further with the kitchen equipment used to craft those crave-worthy meals.

Cookware that boosts the flavor profiles of holiday dishes can take your hosting to the next level, and these recipes from chef Chris Scott of soul food restaurant Butterfunk Kitchen highlight the importance of the tools you use.

Chef Chris Scott Served as the main course, Pan-Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Vegetables and Apples combines the savory taste of pork with sweet apples for classic complementary flavors. Paired with Scott’s Cauliflower Rice and Beans, this menu offers flavors that both comfort and surprise. That enjoyment can be heightened by the cook’s experience when he or she uses equipment like Anolon Accolade Cookware to bring the dishes to life. Made with metal strategically placed where it’s most needed for efficient heat distribution and optimized cooking results, the cookware’s triple-layer nonstick coating inside and out translates to easy food release and cleanup, ensuring the delight lasts from cooking to clean-up.

Whether enjoyed as dessert or a morning treat, Cinnamon Rolls with Dried Cranberries and Pecans serve up a combination of soft, warm dough with a pecan crunch to satisfy each guest’s sweet tooth.

For those holiday delights that require time in the oven, an option like the Anolon Eminence Bakeware line provides heavy-duty steel construction and rolled rims for even heating, durability and warp resistance for an elegant and sophisticated look that’s as practical as it is appealing.

Find more holiday recipes and kitchen solutions at anolon.com.

Pan-Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Vegetables and Apples

Recipe courtesy of Chris Scott on behalf of Anolon Cookware Yield: 4 servings Anolon Accolade Saute Pan 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pork tenderloin (8 ounces), cleaned salt/pepper, to taste 3 carrots, peeled and cut into pieces 2 apples, cut into wedges 4 baby bliss potatoes, halved 1 leek, cleaned and halved 3 cups apple cider 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup brown sugar Heat oven to 400 F. Heat saute pan over medium-high heat; add olive oil.

Season pork tenderloin with salt and pepper, to taste, and sear on all sides until brown.

In same pan, add carrots, apples, potatoes and leek. Reduce heat to medium and cook 3 minutes until vegetables have some color.

Deglaze pan with apple cider, apple cider vinegar and brown sugar.

Put pan in oven and cook 15 minutes. Remove pan from oven.

Remove pork from pan and let rest on cutting board. Put saute pan with vegetables and liquid back in oven 3 minutes until liquid is reduced and syrupy.

Vegetables should be well glazed when finished.

Slice pork and plate. To serve, place glazed vegetables and pan drippings over meat.

Pan-Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Vegetables and Apples

Cinnamon Rolls with Dried Cranberries and Pecans

Recipe courtesy of Chris Scott on behalf of Anolon Cookware Yield: 24 cinnamon rolls Cinnamon Rolls: Anolon Accolade Saucepan 2 cups milk 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup butter 1/3 cup cornmeal 2 teaspoons salt 7 cups all-purpose flour, divided 2packages (4 1/2 teaspoons) active dry yeast 2 eggs

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Topping: 2 cups packed brown sugar 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup milk 1 cup chopped pecans Filling: 1/4 cup butter, softened 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup dried cranberries 1 cup chopped pecans To make Cinnamon Rolls: In saucepan, combine milk, water, butter, cornmeal and salt; bring to boil, stirring frequently. Set aside to cool to 120-130 F.

In separate bowl, combine 2 cups flour and yeast. Add cooled cornmeal mixture and, using mixer, beat on low until smooth.

Add eggs and 1 cup flour; mix 1 minute. Stir in remaining flour, as necessary, to form soft dough.

Turn dough onto floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic. Place in greased bowl, cover and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

To make Topping: In saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter and milk; bring to boil, stirring occasionally. Pour into greased baking pan. Sprinkle with pecans; set aside.

Heat oven to 375 F. To make Filling: Punch dough down, divide in half. Roll each half into rectangle; spread with softened butter. Combine cinnamon and sugar; sprinkle heavily over butter.

Sprinkle cranberries and pecans over top. Roll up dough from one side. Pinch seams and turn ends under.

Cut each roll into 12 slices.

Place slices cut-side down in baking pan. Cover and let rise until nearly doubled in size, about 30 minutes.

Bake 25 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool about 1 minute. Invert onto serving platter.

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Cinnamon Rolls with Dried Cranberries and Pecans

Holiday Cauliflower Rice and Beans Recipe courtesy of Chris Scott on behalf of Anolon Cookware Yield: 8 servings Large Anolon Accolade Skillet 1 large head cauliflower 1/4 cup butter 1/2 cup black eyed peas, drained and rinsed 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped 1/3cup dried cranberries

1cup roasted butternut squash, diced 1 tablespoon fresh chopped sage Wash and thoroughly dry cauliflower; remove all greens.

Use box grater and grate into “rice.”

Using skillet, heat butter until melted and beginning to become toasty. Add cauliflower rice and cook until soft, constantly stirring. Add black eyed peas, Cajun seasoning and parsley; stir and cover with lid. Reduce heat to low and cook 5 minutes. Add dried cranberries, roasted butternut squash and sage.

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Rock Art Sculptures to Augment Recent Resort Upgrades

Photo by Greg McClendon

By Desert Star Staff Catalina Spa RV Resort in Desert Edge, California has joined the ranks of the art scene in the Greater Palm Springs area. The resort recently added modern art touches to its landscape with the purchase of four large stone sculptures from Hopkins Rock Art on Dillon Road. Hopkins Rock Art is owned and operated by well-respected landscape sculptor Roger Hopkins.

Resort owners Jim and Phyllis McInnis recently purchased the sculptures, together with general manager Kevin Miller, to augment the ongoing renovations at the resort and incorporate the region’s art focus for its guests to enjoy.

Art has a definitive presence in the Greater Palm Springs area and brings visitors to the

valley to enjoy the numerous art museums and displays that abound. Visitors familiar to Palm Springs will know about Modernism Week held annually, or the popular “art crawls.”

“We’re adding our mark to the art culture with this wonderful addition,” explained Miller.

Says Hopkins on his website, “My sculpture has been inspired by many influences. I strongly love the appearance of natural rock…the result has been called by others ‘Primitive Modern’ Stone Sculpture.”

His career started with landscape construction and over time melded into landscape masonry.

His creations have been featured in many magazines and on numerous television shows, including This Old House, The Victory Garden, Nova, The

and others around the world.

Bringing such artistic beauty to Catalina Spa adds a new dimension to the continually changing landscape of the resort. Last year, a one-milliondollar upgrade to the lower clubhouse opened to guests, featuring an odorless mineral hot springs pool and spa, fully-equipped fitness center, modern showers and changing restrooms, and a stocked country store. Guests returning this year or coming for the first time will see a fully upgraded upper clubhouse center with new floors, walls, ceilings, and paint, a new stage and sound system, as well as new bathrooms adjacent to the upper pool area. The bathrooms will mimic the same design Learning Channel, The Discovery elements of the lower center.

A new welcome/registration Channel, The History Channel,

center is underway, with plans to open in early 2019. And, a solar farm was installed last year and will become operational in 2019 as well.

Stonehenge is an eight-foot tall piece lending a splash of “modernism” at the entrance to the new lower community center. Staff have dubbed this one “The Catalina Man.” A sculpture representing puzzle pieces will anchor a small commons area that is being established, together with a bench, where guests can sit.

Two others will be installed soon. Miller said, “These art pieces will add a really beautiful enhancement to our resort as we continue to remodel and update various areas and buildings for our guests.”

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Cabazon Powwow 2018

Sadie Tsosu, Francine Perkins, Nadine Perkins, and Jinalice Perkins.

Photo by Pat Krause singers also trying to win.

The regalia for these men’s Traditional, Grass Dance dances is just beautiful in color and men’s Fancy Dance. and design. The women’s Some of the women’s dances shawls are so pretty as they include the Traditional dance, twirl their wraps and the Jingle Dress dance and Fancy women’s regalia is so colorful Shawl dance. There were and beautiful. The Men’s many dances for all ages from regalia is equally impressive tiny tots to older members in with feathers, fringes, feather all categories. There were Bird bustles, and headdresses.

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Junior Boy Dancers. Photo by Pat Krause

Many of the regalia are heirlooms passed down from one generation to another and are extremely costly. The beadworks on all the regalia are exquisite including the jewelry, headwear, regalia and even the moccasins they wear.

The entrance is filled with vendors selling original handmade items from the November 28, 2018

tribes. Guests could buy pottery, beaded and sterling silver jewelry, toys, clothes, t-shirts, fur tails, dream catchers, toys, and even knives and arrows with arrowheads. The artistry of these items in magnificent and there was also beaded baby mocassins and more. Guests who were hungry could go out

to the back area for foods and refreshments. My favorite is the Indian fry breads. The event is FREE, and I would suggest that everyone should see at least one Powwow. They would not be disappointed and would learn a lot about modern day and traditional Native American culture.

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Playwright Luis Valdez’s “Valley of the Heart” on Stage at the Mark Taper Forum

L-R: Daniel Valdez (Cayetano Montaño,) Randall Nakano (Ichiro Yamaguchi,) and Joy Osmanski (Hana Yamaguchi) enjoy a fun moment. Photo: Craig Schwartz There is no doubt that multi-award winning playwright Luis Valdez is a brilliant playwright, earning his stripes with his innovative “Zoot Suit,” which premiered in 1978 at the Mark Taper Forum and subsequently made history by becoming the first Chicano musical to hit Broadway. His newest play, “Valley of the Heart” was greatly anticipated, but alas the production does not live up to the brilliance of his iconic “Zoot Suit,” which is not the fault of the script.

Let’s start with the script, which is very well written and begins in 1945. It tells the story of two immigrant families – the Yamaguchis, a JapaneseAmerican family who own a farm in California’s Santa Clara Valley known today as Silicon Valley. They share the land with the Montaños, a Mexican-American family who are sharecroppers living in a small, quite rural farmhouse adjacent to the Yamaguchis.

Both families are friendly with each other and are determined to give their American-born children a slice of the American dream. Unbeknownst to the respective parents, the first generation Americans from each family are secretly in love with each other.

In view of the White House’s draconian action against immigrants, this eerily timely story is told through the prism of World War II when Japanese citizens were ripped from their homes and put into detention facilities, which were ill equipped concentration camps. Their crime? Being Japanese. And for that, they were considered the enemy of the United States of America who was at war with Japan following the sneak attack on Pearl Harbor. So far. So good. The script captures the painful words and action this Japanese family endured as

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they prepare to leave for the Heart Mountain Relocation Camp in Wyoming with just whatever they could carry.

Their Mexican neighbors give them moral support, assuring them that they would take care of the farm until their Japanese friends were returned home.

In addition to a beautifully crafted script, the production values are outstanding, beginning with David Murakami’s projection design taking you into the surrounding vistas such as shots of crops and the pastoral country setting. Each of the family’s homes are well designed by scenic designer John Iacovelli, who makes maximum use of the space, with Pablo Santiago’s lighting design and Philip G. Allen’s sound beautifully enhancing the action at hand. So, we have an outstanding script and outstanding production values. Sadly, what we don’t have is an ensemble of skilled actors who could delve deeply into playwright/director’s Valdez’s characters and deliver polished professional performances. However, there is one excellent performance given by Lakin Valdez who as Benjamin Montaño is also the narrator of the story. He is in love with Thelma Yamaguchi, poorly played by Melanie Arii Mah, who gave what amounted to line readings.

The actress never delved below the surface to reach the subtext of her character’s lines and mostly indicated* her emotional moments. The story takes us through the interment, Benjamin and Thelma’s marriage and the birth of their child, Benjamin’s determination to get reunited with his Japanese family, the homecoming, a few musical and pantomime numbers that seemed dropped in for effect and so it goes until the

end. All this said, I have the utmost respect and admiration for Mr. Valdez and look forward to whatever project he has on his backburner Other members of the cast gave performances ranging from rank amateur to possibly college level with

some of the dialogue not even understandable. They include,) Moises Castro (Ernesto “Tito” Montaño,) Justin Chien (Joe “Yoshi” Yamaguchi,) Randall Nakano (Ichiro Yamaguchi,) Joy Osmanski, (Hana Yamaguchi,) Rose Portillo(Paula Montaño,) Daniel Valdez (Cayetano Montaño,) Christy Sandoval (Maruca Montaño,) and Scott Keiji Takeda (Calvin Sakamoto). I would be remiss if I didn’t mention Mariela Arteaga and Michael Naydoe Pinedo, the mysterious figures draped in black from head to toe. They portrayed Kurogos, stagehands in traditional Japanese theatre who incorporate Kubuki-style movements. They moved on cat feet and gracefully aided in prop and set changes, as well as standing at attention as formidable guards looming in the background.

The big take-away is a reminder that the interment of the Japanese people is one of the blackest marks in American history and one we thought we would never

witness again. Alas, a similar black mark is unfolding right before our eyes as we see immigrant families torn apart and most recently mothers and small children being tear gassed as they attempt to cross the border. Valdez’s play sharply illuminates the agony inflicted upon innocent people when a government unilaterally decides that a race of people is a danger to the nation’s security. *”Indicating” is an acting term meaning when an actor fakes an emotion instead of having it emanate from a truthful place.

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and Oracle.” With the Zombies once again nominated for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, this amazing journey through the seminal ‘60s-spawned band’s career and the recording of their best-known LP is fully captured via the memories of original members Rod Argent (keyboards, vocals), Colin Blunstone (lead vocals), Hugh Grundy (percussion) and Chris White (bass guitar, vocals). Fully illustrated, the volume features plenty of photographs from throughout the troupe’s 50+ year run and the original artwork of artist Terry Quirk (who completed the cover of “Odessey and Oracle” a half century ago) and Vivienne Boucherat (who created mixed media artwork for each song). If you hurry, you can get a copy of the incredible book signed by original members Argent and Blunstone. Information: TheZombiesMusic.com.

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s another busy travel season approaches, road-weary parents and families can hold on to holiday cheer a little longer by counting on tech as their preferred travel companion.

Every year, tens of millions of travelers brave planes, trains and automobiles to celebrate year-end holidays and exchange goodwill with family and friends. Consider these ideas for using tech to make this year’s travel a little easier.

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Nearly every parent is wary of excess screen time, but holiday travel is a good time to set aside those concerns.

Hours of chaotic travel, unfamiliar scenery and overall disruption to typical daily schedules can wreak havoc on kids. One way to keep those stressful feelings at bay is entertainment, and there are plenty of options that can serve as aides to keep kids calm and collected when travel gets tiresome. Handheld video games, portable DVD players and tablets can

all be customized with kid-friendly content to make it from point A to point B with your sanity intact, or to simply enjoy an uninterrupted hour catching up with loved ones.

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It's a trend on the rise: More than 70 percent of U.S. travelers responding to Google Consumer Insights agreed they “always” use their smartphones when traveling to research activities or attractions, locate shopping areas and restaurants, or look up directions.

For value-conscious travelers, a smartphone like the Alcatel 7 offers robust talk time, nonstop streaming and lightning-fast charging. Up to 28 hours of talk time makes it ideal for connecting with family and friends down the street or around the globe, and after just 22 minutes of charging, it can be used for up to six hours.

With more than 10 hours of nonstop streaming in a single charge, kids won’t have to miss out on any social media stories or updates from their favorite vloggers while waiting for grandma's pecan pie to cool. Sleek

Technology isn’t just for fun or capturing memories, or even for finding a late-night diner when you’re on the road. With the right apps and tools, you can turn your smartphone or tablet into a virtual file folder filled with all your travel details, from an itinerary mapping out each step of your journey to confirmation codes for reservations, e-tickets and more.

Power Up You’ve heard the tongue-in-cheek adage that technology is great when it works. One thing is sure: it won’t work if it isn’t properly charged. Take time to lay out all your devices and their respective charging equipment before you pack your bags. Fully charge all devices, install new batteries and, when you’re done, stash the cords and

extra batteries in your carry-on bag where you can access them easily later.

Connectivity Crashes If you’re planning to rely heavily on your tech devices while traveling, be sure you’re aware of any potential connectivity issues that may limit your access to certain apps and features.

Remember that in certain areas signals can be spotty. If there’s essential info you may need, download it directly into your device so you can retrieve it with or without a good connection.

Protective Care

Away from home, you’re likely to encounter situations and environments that put your family’s tech devices in precarious places. Even a suitcase with liquid toiletries can pose a hazard, but a simple plastic bag can prevent damage from spills en route. Before you embark on your trip, also take steps to safeguard your tech devices with screen protectors and snug-fit covers or cases.

Give Gifts that Matter without Regretting the Price Holiday cheer turns into financial fright for many people every year. According to MagnifyMoney’s annual postholiday debt survey, Americans rang up an average of $1,054 in debt during the 2017 holiday shopping season, an increase of 5 percent from 2016. However, buying gifts and spreading cheer doesn’t have to come with a giant price tag that screams regret.

Shop the sales. Tech gifts top wish lists for recipients of all ages, and that makes them popular items for holiday specials. Preview ads for great offers and look for bundles or other perks that make the purchase price even more attractive.

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Focus on function. Tech devices come in different sizes and colors, and in every price range. For example, an Alcatel 7 smartphone provides the same connectivity, talk time and display as phones that cost up to four times as much. Plus, multiple camera modes allow for standout photos. With dual rear cameras, portrait mode allows you to focus on a subject in real-time with blurred background effect.

Set a budget. If you determine up-front how much you can afford to spend, there won’t be a reason to second-guess your purchases.

Make a list of everyone you’ll be buying for and determine how much you’ll spend on each person. Think about gifts each recipient will appreciate that fall within your threshold for a foolproof, debt-proof approach to holiday shopping.

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77725 MARLOWE COURT, PALM DESERT, CA 92211. Riverside County. 78206 VARNER ROAD, #D285, PALM DESERT, CA 92211 Full name of registrant: KATHERINE JEAN JORGENSEN-KAHLER, 77725 MARLOWE COURT, PALM DESERT, CA 92211. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: KATHERINE JEAN JORGENSEN-KAHLER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on NOVEMBER 19, 2018. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201815864 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE).

Publish November 28, December 5, 12, 19, 2018.

DSW18-1349 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: BARBARA FLORENCE HENDERSON CASE NO. PRIN1802060 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of BARBARA FLORENCE HENDERSON. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by RIVERSIDE COUNTY PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR in the Superior Court of California, County of RIVERSIDE. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that RIVERSIDE COUNTY PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: DECEMBER 21, 2018 at 8:45AM in Dept.

PS3 located at 3255 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262 . IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250.

A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: TONI EGGEBRAATEN, Esq., 77564 Country Club Drive, #191, Palm Desert, CA 92211 760-772-4292. November 28, 2018,December 5, 12, 2018. DSW18-1348 CALIFORNIA AUCTION AD Notice is hereby given that the contents of the following units will be offered for sale by publication to the highest bidder for enforcement of storage lien. The auction will be held on December 6th 2018 9 am. Location: Desert Self Storage 66251 Dillon Road Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 Terms: CASH ONLY. Desert Self Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid or to cancel the auction. Name of Auctioneer: AMERICAN AUCTIONEERS Bond #: FS863-2014 The following units are scheduled for auction: Unit/Name/Type A004 Julie Rubio, A042 Angela Spoonemore, B033 Merhle Davis, B044 Debra Ely, B059 Barbara Green, B107 Darren Mcknight, B13B Homero Villalba, ,B22C Jody laster, B29D Cornelius Dickerson , B130 Priscilla Rocha, C009 Lynn Miller, C011 Sherri Miller, C019 Antonia Gil, C034 Pearlean Scott, C045 Amado Delacruz, C070 Yvette Briggs, C081 Bryan De La Cruz, C108 Patricia Edwards, C146 Lisa Boyd, C155 Steven Carel, C169 Julie Trotochau, C190 Jason Smith, D010 Teresita Ramirez, D074 Teige Buckley, D102 Kelly Caylor, D108 Lloyd Sanner, D118 Salvatore Grillo, D124 Rosemary Felder, E008 Carla Sanchez, E020 Tebony Cunningham, E046 Gregg Kulczyski, E079 Katherine Marks, E090 Dermaine Patterson, E118 Michelle Fuller, E134 Sheri Bybee, E137 Marvin Luther, E147 Thunder Gibb, E162 Chelsea Goins, E164 Chelsea Goins Please Print: Nov 21 & 28 2018. DSW18-1335 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: TOUCHSTONE INVESTIGATIONS,

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following fictitious business name(s) LOURDES CAKE SUPPLY, 32220 RANCHO VISTA DR. SUITE 104, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234 COUNTY: RIVERSIDE. Riverside County has been abandoned by the following person(s): MA LOURDES MONSON DE CORRALES, 9629 PUESTA DEL SOL PLACE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. This business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. The fictitious business name(s) referred to above was filed in Riverside County on: 02/22/2017 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: MA LOURDES MONSON DE CORRALES This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County, signed by, Peter Aldana Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder on November 14, 2018 File No. R-201702594.

Publish November 28, 2018 December 5, 12, 19, 2018. DSW18-1347 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: ALL MEDIA SERVICES, 31684 VIA PARED, THOUSAND PALMS, CA 92276. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: ROBERT KNUT REISTAD, 52660 AVE MARTINEZ, LA QUINTA, CA 92253. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: ROBERT KNUT REISTAD. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on NOVEMBER 20, 2018.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201815923. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish November 28, December 5, 12, 19, 2018. DSW18-1346

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the fictitious business name(s) listed above on SEPTEMBER 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: ARDRIAN ROSARIO RENDON This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on NOVEMBER 14 2018. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201815641. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE).

Publish November 21, 28, 2018 December 5, 12, 2018. DSW18-1343 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: BE WARM, BE WARM EVENTS, BEE WARM, BEE WARM EVENTS, 500 W YORBA RD, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Riverside County.

Full name of registrant: SHEILA MARIE JOSEPH, 500 W YORBA RD, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262.

Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: SHEILA MARIE JOSEPH. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on NOVEMBER 16, 2018. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201815818. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish November 21, 28, 2018 December 5, 12, 2018. DSW18-1342

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: AMERICAN LENDERS, ALA CONNECT, HABITAT LENDING, 500 W YORBA RD, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: AMERICAN LENDERS ANNEX, 500 W YORBA RD, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262/CA. Business is conducted by: CORPORATION. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 1998. 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: SHEILA MARIE JOSEPH, PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on NOVEMBER 16, 2018.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201815819. 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 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish November FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI- 21, 28, 2018 December 5, 12, 2018. DSW18-1341 NESS AS: JAIMES CONCRETE RESTORATION, 30145 CALLE JESSICA, THOUSAND PALMS, CA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE 92276. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSIYAHAIRA--LOZANO SANCHEZ, 30145 CALLE NESS AS: VITAL TRAINING SOLUTIONS, 29722 JESSICA, THOUSAND PALMS, CA 92276; JAIME NORTHSHORE ST, MENIFEE, CA 92584. Riverside ANTONIO CASTRO DE LA VEGA, 30145 CALLE County. Full name of registrant: ANTHONY EDJESSICA, THOUSAND PALMS, CA 92276. Busi- WARD CROSSMAN, 29722 NORTHSHORE ST, ness is conducted by: MARRIED COUPLE. Regis- MENIFEE, CA 92584. Business is conducted by: trant has not yet begun to transact business under INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transthe fictitious business name(s) listed above on. I act business under the fictitious business name(s) declare that all the information in this statement listed above on. I declare that all the information in is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who true, information which he or she knows to be false, declares as true, information which he or she knows is guilty of a crime). Signed: YAHAIRA--LOZANO to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: ANTHONY SANCHEZ. This statement was filed with the County EDWARD CROSSMAN. This statement was filed Clerk of Riverside County on NOVEMBER 20, 2018. with the County Clerk of Riverside County on NOPeter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File VEMBER 9, 2018. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County No. R-201815908 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201815525. NOTICE — BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTI- FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. TIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEFILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS MENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTINAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF AN- TIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE OTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish November SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE).

28, December 5, 12, 19, 2018. DSW18-1345 Publish November 21, 28, 2018 December 5, 12, 2018. DSW18-1340 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE NESS AS: SO CAL GRAFIX, 68435 E RAMON #2, FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSICATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Riverside County. NESS AS: EL ROI SHOP, 37954 WOODLEAF ST, Full name of registrant: ADRIAN ROSARIO REN- MURRIETA, CA 92562. Riverside County. Full DON, 19199 TUMBLEWEED TRL, DESERT HOT name of registrant: SAVANNAH IVY MEHEGAN, SPRINGS, CA 92241; CHRISTIAN--RENDON, 37954 WOODLEAF ST, MURRIETA, CA 92562.

65882 4TH STREET, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant 92240. Business is conducted by :CO-PARTNERS. has not yet begun to transact business under the Registrant commenced to transact business under fictitious business name(s) listed above on. I declare

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Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Temporary Facilities for Sheltering Unaccompanied Children at Goodfellow Air Force Base (AFB), Texas

For Public Comment The U.S. Air Force (Air Force) announces the availability of and invites public comments on its Draft EA evaluating proposed HHS Temporary Facilities for Sheltering Unaccompanied Children at Goodfellow AFB, Texas. The Air Force would, as part of a humanitarian response, provide and prepare approximately 70 contiguous acres of land on which to erect temporary living quarters for up to 7,500 children who entered the United States without parents and workspace for approximately 7,500 HHS support staff for up to 180 days. The proposed action would provide appropriate support facilities and security fencing to protect the unaccompanied children and separate the temporary facilities from other areas and functions at Goodfellow AFB and the neighboring community.

The analysis contained in the Draft EA is not related to Department of Homeland Security actions for housing families or adults who have entered the United States.

The Air Force invites public participation through this solicitation for comments on the Draft EA and unsigned Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI). Comments are still requested 7 days from the original publication of this notice on 07/06/18. The Draft EA and FONSI are available on the internet at http://www.goodfellow.af.mil/, please provide comments via email to 17TRW.PA2@us.af.mil.

This Draft EA is provided for public comment in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the President’s Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) NEPA Regulations (40 CFR §§1500-1508), and 32 CFR §989, Environmental Impact Analysis Process (EIAP). Public commenting on the analysis and consideration of environmental impacts allows the Air Force to make better, informed decisions.

The Air Force will consider all substantive comments, which include comments that challenge the environmental analysis, methodologies, or information in the Draft EA as being inaccurate or inadequate; identify impacts not analyzed, or mitigations not considered. Non-substantive comments are considered those that express a conclusion, an opinion, or a vote for or against the proposal or some aspect of it, state a political position, or otherwise state a personal preference.

PRIVACY ADVISORY NOTICE Letters or other written comments provided may be published in the EA and made available to the public. Providing personal information is voluntary. Only the names of the individuals making comments and specific comments will be disclosed; personal home addresses and phone numbers will not be published in the EA.

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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: SAVANNAH IVY MEHEGAN. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on NOVEMBER 14, 2018. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201815653 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish November 21, 28, 2018 December 5, 12, 2018. DSW18-1338

CORPORATION. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/20/2018. 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: MONICA ELISABETH AMBOSS, SECRETARY. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on NOVEMBER 7, 2018.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201815386. 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 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish November FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI- 14, 21, 28, 2018 December 5, 2018. DSW18-1330 NESS AS: DIVERSIFIED TACTICAL SECURITY, 7257 GREYLOCK AVE., RIVERSIDE, CA 92504. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE Riverside County; 3410 LA SIERRA AVE F-283, RIV- FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSIERSIDE, CA 92503. Full name of registrant: RON- NESS AS: CV BBQ, 37632 HOLLISTER DR., PALM ALD PAUL GUILLIAMS, 7257 GREYLOCK AVE., DESERT, CA 92211. Riverside County. Full name RIVERSIDE, CA 92504. Business is conducted by: of registrant: CV BBQ INC., 37632 HOLLISTER INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to trans- DR., PALM DESERT, CA 92211/CA. Business is act business under the fictitious business name(s) conducted by: CORPORATION. Registrant comlisted above on. I declare that all the information in menced to transact business under the fictitious this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who business name(s) listed above on 2013. I declare declares as true, information which he or she knows that all the information in this statement is true to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: RONALD and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, PAUL GUILLIAMS. This statement was filed with the information which he or she knows to be false, is County Clerk of Riverside County on NOVEMBER guilty of a crime). Signed: SEAN DANIEL SMITH, 15, 2018. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk- PRSIDENT. This statement was filed with the County Recorder File No. R-201815709 NOTICE — THIS Clerk of Riverside County on OCTOBER 29, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS No. R-201814980. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE- YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE MENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTIFILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF TIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTI- FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS TIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANSEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). OTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON Publish November 21, 28, 2018 December 5, 12, LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS 2018. DSW18-1336 AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish November 7, 14, 21, 28, 2018 DSW18-1328 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE NESS AS: FIRST RATE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI73373 COUNTRY CLUB DR, STE 705, PALM NESS AS: MARKETME PHOTOGRAPHY, 475 DESERT, CA 92260. Riverside County. Full name WEST PALM VISTA DR., PALM SPRINGS, CA of registrant: FIRST RATE SERVICES, INC., 73373 92262 . Riverside County. Full name of registrant: COUNTRY CLUB DR, ST 705, PALM DESERT, CA LUIS ALBERTO ANDRADE MEZA, 475 WEST PALM 92260/CA. Business is conducted by: CORPORA- VISTA DR., PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Business TION. Registrant has not yet begun to transact is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL Registrant has not business under the fictitious business name(s) listed yet begun to transact business under the fictitious above on. I declare that all the information in this business name(s) listed above on. I declare that all statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who the information in this statement is true and correct. declares as true, information which he or she knows (A registrant, who declares as true, information to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: RYAN MAT- which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a THEW HOLLOWAY, CFO. This statement was filed crime). Signed: : LUIS ALBERTO ANDRADE MEZA. with the County Clerk of Riverside County on OC- This statement was filed with the County Clerk of TOBER 16, 2018. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Riverside County on NOVEMBER 5, 2018. Peter Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201814458. NOTICE — Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT R-201815286. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSIEXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS NESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE- OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS MENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEAUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTI- MENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN TIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND Publish November 14, 21, 28, 2018 December 5, PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish November 7, 14, 2018. DSW18-1334 21, 28, 2018. DSW18-1327 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: CLEAN & HAPPY HOMES, 33261 SHIFTING SANDS TRAIL # 1, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: LULU -- FERNANDEZ DIAZ, 33261 SHIFTING SANDS TRAIL # 1, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234.

Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: LULU -- FERNANDEZ DIAZ. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on NOVEMBER 8, 2018.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201815466. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish November 14, 21, 28, 2018 December 5, 2018. DSW18-1333 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: TRAD ENTERPRISES, 28201 HORIZON ROAD, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: BASHAR IBRAHIM TRAD, 28201 HORIZON ROAD, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 1999.

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: BASHAR IBRAHIM TRAD. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on NOVEMBER 6, 2018.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201815339. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish November 14, 21, 28, 2018 December 5, 2018. DSW18-1332 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: OCHO OJOS, 52191 CALLE AVILA, COACHELLA, CA 92236. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: CESAR SAUCEDA FLORES, 52191 CALLE AVILA, COACHELLA, CA 92236.

Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on APRIL 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: CESAR SAUCEDA FLORES. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on OCTOBER 15, 2018.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201814392. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish November 14, 21, 28, 2018 December 5, 2018. DSW18-1331

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: LOVELY NAILS AND SPA, 13313 PALM DR STE N, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240 .

Riverside County. Full name of registrant: THE NGO GIA VU, 6 VOITAIRE CT, RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: THE NGO GIA VU. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on OCTOBER 09, 2018. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201814103. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish November 7, 14, 21, 28, 2018. DSW18-1326 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: RENT MY HUSBAND TODAY, RENT MY HUSBAND 2DAY, 38763 WISTERIA DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92211 . Riverside County. Full name of registrant: LAWRENCE NEIL STORTS JR, 38763 WISTERIA DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92211.

Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: LAWRENCE NEIL STORTS JR. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on OCTOBER 22, 2018. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201814682. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish November 7, 14, 21, 28, 2018. DSW18-1325

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: BENJAMIN’S LANDSCAPE, 31120 AVE VALDEZ, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234.

Riverside County. P.O. BOX 2907, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92235. Full name of registrant: JOSE ASCENCION BLANCARTE JR, 31120 AVE VALDEZ, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime).

Signed: JOSE ASCENCION BLANCARTE JR..

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on NOVEMBER 2, 2018. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201815194. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish November 7, 14, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE 21, 28, 2018. DSW18-1324 FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: GENERATIONAL DERMATOLOGY, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT INC, 35-280 BOB HOPE DR. STE 105, RANCHO THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING MIRAGE, CA 92270. Riverside County. Full name BUSINESS AS: DESERTS TOP NOTCH CLEANof registrant: GENERATIONAL DERMATOLOGY, ING SERVICES, 13301 VIA REAL, DESERT INC, 35-280 BOB HOPE DR. STE 105, RANCHO HOT SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA 92240. Riverside MIRAGE, CA 92270/CA. Business is conducted by: County. Full name of registrant: SALVADOR -- PI-

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CENO PAREDES, 13301 VIA REAL, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA 92240; MARIA GUADALUPE CISNEROS LEMUS, 13301 VIA REAL, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Business is conducted by: CO-PARTNERS. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on OCTOBER 12 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: SALVADOR -- PICENO PAREDES. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on OCTOBER 12, 2018.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201814295. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish November 7, 14, 21, 28, 2018 DSW18-1323 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: GENERAL TREE SERVICE, 2006 7TH, RIVERSIDE, CA 92057. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: ANGELA--ZARCO, 2006 7TH, RIVERSIDE, CA 92507; LUIS ANTONIO MARAVILLA, 2006 7TH, RIVERSIDE, CA 92507. Business is conducted by: GENERAL PARTNERSHIP. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime).

Signed: ANGELA ZARCO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on OCTOBER 26, 2018. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201814906 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish November 7, 14, 21, 28, 2018 DSW18-1322 Trustee Sale No. 1300130 Loan No. Title Order No. 170271718 APN 693-291-004-8 TRA No. 061165 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 01/28/2014. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 12/11/2018 at 03:00PM, IE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS FORECLOSURES as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 02/04/2014 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 2014-0047067 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California,

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executed by: DOUG BROWN AND GLYNIS PHILLIPS, as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). At: THE FRONT STEPS TO THE ENTRANCE OF THE FORMER CORONA POLICE DEPARTMENT LOCATED AT 849 WEST SIXTH STREET, CORONA, CA 92882, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: LOT 67 OF TRACT 22176 AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 221, PAGES 49 THROUGH 52 INCLUSIVE OF MAPS, RECORDS OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”.

The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 33-877 SHADY PALMS CIRCLE, THOUSAND PALMS, CA 92276. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $169,890.13 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The Beneficiary may elect to bid less than the full credit bid. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about

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trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (909) 547-3599 or visit this Internet Web site www.stoxposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 1300130. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. 11/16/18 IE Business Solutions Foreclosures 3281 E. Guasti Road, 7th Flr Ste 700 Ontario, CA 91761 (909) 547-3599 Sale Information: (909) 547-3599 or www.stoxposting.com Ann Ector, Foreclosure Officer. Publish November 21, 28, 2018 December 5, 2018 DSW18-1339 APN: 609-142-002-0 TS No: CA07000451-16-1 TO No: 160074818-CA-DMI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d) (2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED August 7, 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On January 8, 2019 at 09:00 AM, in front of the Corona Civic Center, 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA 92882, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on August 14, 2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0597558, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, executed by JEANIE SULLIVAN, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, as Trustor(s), in favor of FINANCIAL FREEDOM SENIOR FUNDING CORPORATION, A SUBSIDIARY OF INDYMAC BANK, F.S.B. as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 42790 MAY PEN ROAD, BERMUDA DUNES, CA 92203 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $344,874.25 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will in-

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crease this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

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

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

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aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property.

Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call In Source Logic at 702-6597766 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Web site address listed below for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA0700045116-1. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: November 7, 2018 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA07000451-16-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone: 949-252-8300 TDD: 866-660-4288 Myron Ravelo, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.insourcelogic.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: In Source Logic AT 702-659-7766 Trustee Corps may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose.ISL Number 52890, Pub Dates: 11/21/2018, 11/28/2018, 12/05/2018, DESERT STAR WEEKLY. DSW18-1337

TO PUBLISH YOUR FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT PLEASE CALL 760-671-6604

“The world looks wobbly”

By Desert Star Staff LONDON, -The World in 2019, the annual publication from The Economist, predicts that 2019 will be jittery, citing more populists in power from Brazil to Italy, a trade war under way between America and China and growing public wariness of technology and giant tech companies.

The World in 2019 is on newsstands as of Thursday, November 22nd and can be found on https://worldin2019. economist.com and within The Economist app.

Daniel Franklin, editor of The World in 2019, said of the publication: “You will find a feast of forecasts in these pages. On the political front, the Trump Show moves into Series Two, now facing a Democratic-controlled House of Representatives; beyond America, countries with more than a third of the world’s population will hold nation-wide elections in 2019--among them India, Indonesia, Nigeria and the whole of the European Union.”

Mr Franklin continued: “As for the economy, by midyear America will be in its longest-ever expansion, but a trade war, rising interest rates and waning stimulus from tax cuts could spell trouble ahead. In short, the world in 2019 looks wobbly.”

Mr Franklin has identified a dozen takeaways for 2019: 1. The economic wind is changing. By mid-year America will break its record for its longest uninterrupted expansion, but by the end of the year it could be heading into a recession. China’s growth rate will slow down, while India’s speeds up. Postchaos Syria will top the global growth league; at the other end will be a shrinking Venezuela and Iran. In Europe, Italy will

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flirt with financial crisis.

2. The markets converge.

But which way? Will America’s stockmarket fall back, or the rest of the world rise?

The smart bet is on the latter. America’s bosses, however, should enjoy life while they can: the good times for USA Inc won’t last.

3. Democracy has a big year. Countries with more than a third of the world’s population will hold nationwide elections—including India, the world’s biggest democracy, as well as Indonesia and Nigeria.

Optimists hope this will bring the beginnings of a reversal in the global trend of recent years towards declining freedoms.

4. Brexit happens. And as Britain leaves the European Union the recriminations will intensify. The EU, meanwhile,

will get a new commission, a new parliament and a new head for the European Central Bank.

5. China gets nervous about the number nine. Years ending in nine bring a clutch of awkward anniversaries that worry China’s leaders.

In 2019 it is 100 years since the May Fourth Movement, a much-celebrated protest, and 30 years since the bloody suppression of student-led demonstrations in Tiananmen Square.

6. Famous figures return to the limelight. They do so thanks to their anniversaries: 150 years since Mahatma Gandhi’s birth, 500 years since Hernán Cortés arrived in Mexico and since Leonardo da Vinci’s death (the Tuscan genius time-travels to 2019 to share his observations about the modern world, and his drawings inspire our cover).

7. A new Moonrush begins. Fifty years after Neil Armstrong took his giant leap for mankind, spacecraft (some of them private) are heading back to the Moon. Meanwhile, NASA’s New Horizons probe reaches Ultima Thule, in the most distant encounter in the history of spaceflight.

8. There’s no hiding from, or for, tech. Whether it’s artificial intelligence or facial recognition, tech will be everywhere.

But Silicon Valley may have peaked, and the tech giants will be in regulators’ sights in both America and Europe.

9. Big Culture makes a splash. America has the excitement of The Shed in New York (a giant new space for the arts). Germany experiences the shock of the controversial new Humboldt Forum in Berlin.

10. Statistical landmarks concentrate minds. Half the world is online, India’s GDP overtakes Britain’s, Nigeria’s population reaches 200m and in America millennials

outnumber baby-boomers to become the country’s largest generation.

11. It’s the year of…the vegan, “slow social”, gender self-ID and civil partnerships (gaining ground on traditional marriage in a growing number of countries). Thanks to the UN, it is also the year of indigenous languages. Businesses will need to be increasingly alive to social trends and the politics surrounding them.

12. The battle of 2019 begins. The fighting is between President Donald Trump and a Democrat-controlled Congress. And it will be fierce.

Guest writers in this 33rd edition of The World in 2019 include: Jeremy Corbyn, Britain’s Labour leader; Stacey Cunningham, the head of the New York Stock Exchange; Laurene Powell Jobs, president and founder of Emerson Collective; Huateng “Pony” Ma, CEO of Tencent; Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, former president of Liberia; Steven Pinker, Harvard University professor and author; Isabelle Kocher, CEO of Engie; Tobi Lütke, CEO of Shopify; Fabiola Gianotti, director-general of CERN; and Neil MacGregor, director, Humboldt Forum.

There is also a special section on Open Future, a conversation on how to reinvent liberalism for the 21st century, launched as part of The Economist’s 175th anniversary, including contributions by Yuval Noah Harari, historian and author; Christine Lagarde, managing director of the International Monetary Fund and Angelina Jolie, actor and special envoy of the UNHCR. The World in 2019 print edition is available for purchase today on newsstands or on The Economist Store. The website (https://worldin2019.economist. com) and app edition, which can be read within The Economist app on iTunes and Google Play are also live today. Source: PRNewswire

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When the Palm Springsbased theatre group announced Rebeck’s snarky but affectionate play “The Understudy”, I couldn’t wait to see what the Coyote group would do with this ‘actor’s about actors’ comedy play’.

It’s a three hander, meaning we have two male actorcandidates and one avenging female stage manager from Hell named Roxanne, who puts two male actors Harry and Jake auditioning for the role of the ‘understudy’ through their paces before giving them the okay to join the performing cast.

Everyone’s nerves are on edge. The pressure to perform even in these rehearsals is intense, draining, and downright hilarious.

Professional actors and aspiring ones too, will relate to the shenanigans taking place on the stage. There was a lot smiling and nodding of heads in the audience throughout this 90 minute comedy gem of hidden agendas, bragging, prevaricating, and a form of “one-ups-man-ship” as a way of saving ones’ dignity yet still get the “gig”.

In the world of the theatre, and Hollywood too, the acting art form demands that one never burns bridges, however, if you do, you do so at your own peril. Translation: the familiar warning of ”You will never work in this town again” becomes thunderously clear. Discretion is definitely the better part of valor. Wherever this play is performed its casts are generally first rate. I haven’t seen other professional production company lists of cast members, but if I did, I still would be hard pressed to exchange this trio of professional actors for any who have previously performed the roles.

David Youse, an accomplished actor, director, producer in his own right, brings those skill sets to his performance as Harry, a now struggling, aging Hollywood actor, trying for a New York theatre gig. It’s his way of trying for a comeback. But his history as a nitpicker and a quirky, and irritating, at times, performer, send messages that the audition/rehearsal

process could become contentious. In addition, there’s a teeny-weeny problem standing in his way.

Remember Roxanne the stage manager from Hell. Well, she’s the person conducting the audition/rehearsal and Harry is her former paramour who jilted her at the altar eight years ago. Oh oh! Fasten your seat belts. It’s going to be a bumpy night, as Margo Channing (Bette Davis) from “All About Eve” would say.

The character of Roxanne is brilliantly and intensely performed by Robin McAlpine in a tour de force comedy performance. Remember my comment referencing burning bridges at one’s peril? Well what goes around comes around in spades; especially in the world of show business.

Thrust into this hilarious maelstrom of how actors deal with such ego-driven issues is Jake, a smug, actor who already has the role of the ‘main’ understudy, but must now vie with Harry for the ‘stand-by’ understudy role in the event that Jake is unable to perform the role should an unlikely event occur.

Actor Alex Best as Jake, is the perfect foil for both Harry and Roxanne to avenge Harry’s past behavior. And gain Roxanne’s favor for Jake. Roxanne can play one man off the other, smiling all the while as the men are caught in her revenge web.

Jake is firm in defending his turf as the already accepted understudy. But ego is a strong emotion and comedy is the perfect vehicle to push everyone’s panic buttons.

As good as the men are in this delightful, blistering, comedy, and they are very, very good, it’s the Stage Manager role played by Robin McAlpine who wins the day. Ms.McAlpine delivers a master class in high energy stage domination, pacing and timing, and it’s absolutely delicious to watch her work her actor magic on the audience.

None of the above, however, would be possible, without the vision talent and experience of actor/ director Chuck Yates. He’s an award-winning director who has directed other people’s productions, who now after ten years of not directing a

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