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“Educating Rita” Groves Cabin Theatre Of Morongo Valley Kicks Off 2019/2020 Season By Jack Lyons Theatre and Film Critic Member American Theatre Critics Association “Educating
Rita”, is a two character 1980 British comedy written by Willy Russell who was willing to poke his thumb into eyes of the English class system with its rigid society steeped in traditions where the twain
of the middle class and the working-class would rarely ever meet – at a University. The comedy has echoes of George Bernard Shaw’s “Pygmalion” that years later would be made into a musical
blockbuster that would come to be known as “My Fair Lady”. The intimate Groves Cabin Theatre of Morongo Valley is the perfect venue to stage this somewhat talky comedy. The recently renovated
theatre - both inside and outside – places the audience a mere five feet away. That’s enough distance to touch the performers on a good night. It’s the smallest stage area of all the theatres in the hi-desert and the Coachella Valley. They Continues on Page 2
Winged Wonders Pavilion Opens Saturday, October 26 By Desert Star Staff The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens is celebrating the return of butterflies and welcomes hummingbirds to the 2,500 square-foot Winged Wonders pavilion beginning Saturday, October 26 at 9 am. Visitors will be surrounded with hundreds of butterflies representing more than 30 species including Monarch, Giant Owl, Queen, Zebra Longwing, Buckeye, Blue Morpho, and Painted Ladies. The interactive pavilion illustrates metamorphosis from pupa to butterfly. Guests also will revel in the close proximity to the world’s smallest birds. Interestingly,
these birds belong to one of the largest groups of birds known as the Trochilidae family. Their name refers to the humming sound made by their tiny fluttering wings, with each species making a different sound depending on the speed of the beating wings. Hummingbirds are nectivores with the large majority of their diet from flower nectar. They are the only birds that can fly backwards, as well as up, down, sideways, and upside down. The Winged Wonders pavilion is open daily from 9 am to 4 pm through May 3, 2020, and admission is $3 for nonmembers and $2 for members.
All Eyes on 2020, But Officials Focus on Election Security This Fall By Desert Star Staff Minnesota voters head to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 5, to decide a host of municipal races and referendums. Even though the presidential election is still a year away, state officials say ballot security is already a high priority this fall. Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon says anyone who wants to disrupt the democratic process could use local races to spread false information. He says hackers and other groups won’t be taking this November off. “The intelligence authorities tell us – meaning all the secretaries of state and elections administrators – to be on the lookout for that,” Simon relates. “And as you’d suspect, with any election, the stakes become higher and the likelihood of falsehoods become higher.” Simon adds it isn’t only
foreign adversaries posting false information in an effort to sway elections. He says there are plenty of fringe groups in the U.S. that post fake ads and articles. Officials say voters can detect phony political information by looking for photos that have been altered, or online links that mischaracterize what a news story actually says. Simon says the state’s voter registration system is vital because it not only includes voter names, but also personal information and whether people are eligible to vote. In the 2016 election, Minnesota was one of more than 20 states targeted by Russian hackers. To ensure that doesn’t happen again in 2020, Simon says the state is closely monitoring the system to detect any warning signs. “Whether it’s an off-year election, or off-off election,
Minnesota election officials say although the presidential election is a year away, voters should already be on the lookout for false information, even in next month’s local races. (Morguefile) we always have to be vigilant when it comes to that piece of infrastructure,” he states. “We own it, we run it, we have to protect it.”
Looking ahead, Simon says the state will use some funding provided by Congress to bolster election infrastructure ahead of the March primary.
He says Minnesota also is moving forward with a four-year plan to modernize the state’s voter registration system.
As CoveredCA Enrollment Opens, Groups Trumpet Progress in 2019
Legislation passed in Sacramento this session includes bills to change the income threshold to allow more lower-income seniors to qualify for Medi-Cal. (liljoel/Morguefile) By Desert Star Staff SACRAMENTO, Calif. – This has been a banner year for making health care more accessible and
affordable in California, according to consumer and health advocacy groups. The open enrollment period for CoveredCA,
which started this week, was expanded significantly – so people can now sign up for subsidized coverage on the individual market
through end of January. The state also expanded Medi-Cal to all low-income people under age 26, regardless of immigration status. Xiomara Pena, California deputy director and national Latino outreach manager for the organizationSmall Business Majority, says the state also increased subsidies for people in the middle class, a group that includes many small business owners. “These are evident wins for the small business community, because these new measures do hold the potential to both reduce costs for small businesses and to ensure that more people are able to access affordable health insurance,” she points out. The state also ended the so-called senior penalty, slightly raising the income levels for low-income seniors and people with disabilities so that more can qualify for Medi-Cal. A coalition of health and
consumer groups known as Care4All California is thanking Gov. Gavin Newsom for signing a bill to enact a statebased mandate to carry health insurance, since the federal penalty is no longer in effect. Linda Nguy, policy advocate at the Western Center on Law and Poverty, praises a new bill to require better data sharing and implicit bias training for health care providers, in order to reduce the mortality rates for black women in childbirth. “We’ve seen in California that, while the state has drastically decreased maternal mortality, for black women, the maternal mortality rates remain three to four times higher than for other women,” she states. Consumer advocates note that despite this year’s progress, 2.9 million Californians still lack health insurance, so future efforts will focus on lowering costs and expanding access even further.
California Moves Toward More Age-Friendly Future
By Desert Star Staff SACRAMENTO, Calif. – By 2030, California’s over65 population will grow by four million – and a bill just signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom should help the state plan for this demographic shift. Assembly Bill 1118, from Assemblymember Blanca Rubio, instructs the state to sign onto AARP’s Network of Age-Friendly
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States and Communities. Jennifer Berdugo, associate state director of community for AARP California, says it’s a framework to help state planners envision a more livable, senior-friendly future. “You know, autonomous vehicles, for example,” says Berdugo. “Is infrastructure going to be there to serve older adults, or people who may have a disability?”
Being part of this network helps put an age-friendly lens on the planning process – so, for example, parks can be designed to appeal both to kids and older people, and downtown areas will be zoned to put transportation, parks, businesses, medical facilities and civic spaces in close proximity, to encourage walkability for those who may not drive. October 18, 2019
Berdugo says 39 communities across the state are already members of the age-friendly network, and more cities and states are joining. “So, we actually have five states who are enrolled,” says Berdugo. “California would be the sixth, and it would be the first to go through this process legislatively. So, we wanted to have buy-in from our elected officials to
really support this effort.” Gov. Newsom issued an executive order earlier this year directing the state to create a Master Plan on Aging – so joining the agefriendly network is a step toward supporting that effort. Disclosure: AARP California contributes to our fund for reporting on Health Issues, Senior Issues. www.desertstarweekly.com
PS Modernism Show & Sale - Fall Edition Announces New Dealers
By Desert Star Staff Palm Springs, CA.– The sixth annual Palm Springs Modernism Show & Sale – Fall Edition, held during Modernism Week’s Fall Preview, opens Friday, October 18, and will feature many dealers new to the Show or new to Fall Preview. The Show & Sale will showcase 40 premier national and international decorative and fine arts dealers. This popular event, which runs October 18 – 20, will be held at the Palm Springs Convention Center, located at 277 North Avenida Caballeros in Palm Springs, California, and is a more intimate version of the annual Palm Springs Modernism
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Show & Sale held in February. New dealers to the Modernism Show & Sale include: Baccarat of Palm Desert: Contemporary crystal pieces amidst midcentury modern furnishings Blue Ocean Art of Poway CA: Contemporary paintings, photography, and sculpture capturing underwater scenes Carol Ashton Interiors of Palm Springs: Designer vignette Dis Rupt Mod Ern of San Francisco: Contemporary designer jewelry Soda Pop of Phoenix, AZ: Midcentury furniture and decorative arts Dealers new to Fall Edition include: Amara Rugs of Torrance, CA: Beautiful vintage and contemporary rugs and textiles Louis and Company of Los Angeles: Vintage men’s watches and accessories The Sundance Group of Los Angeles: antique and vintage jewelry Travelogues Fine Art
Consulting of Placitas NM & Los Angeles: contemporary paintings and fine arts Returning featured exhibitors including: Archive 20th Century of Costa Mesa, CA: Rare and essential mid-century modern furniture and decorative accessories Bridges Over Time at the Palm Springs Art & Design Gallery: A broad range of fantastic vintage mid-century designer furniture and fine arts Danish Modern Noho of Burbank, CA: Gorgeous mid-century modern furniture and décor Rick Petteford of Sebastopol, CA: Paintings, pottery, ceramics, glass and other fine art representing all 20th century design periods News Release: Palm Springs Modernism Show & Sale 2019 Route 66 West of Palm Springs: Impressive collection of vintage 20th century fine and costume jewelry as well as Bakelite jewelry Red Modern Furniture from Phoenix AZ: vintage
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American-English accent. Also, the speed and delivery only have twenty-two seats, of today’s 21st century actors but they also hold the record require audiences of a certain for winning more than 60 plus age to be fully engaged in Awards for excellence in various order follow the storyline. categories from the prestigious Twenty Seven year-old Desert Theatre League. hairdresser Rita (Bianca Stoker) “Educating Rita”, stars decides to improve her life and Bianca Stoker as Rita, and her social situation through Kevin Hayles as Frank, under education, as a way of living a the direction of award-winning more satisfying and fulfilling life. director/actor Abe Daniels. Enrolling in the local university, Daniels will be directing three she finds herself as a student of the four productions that in the English Literature class comprise the Groves Cabin tutored by adjunct English Theatre 2019/2020 season. professor Frank (Kevin Hayles). The play deals with the Rita is maddeningly concept of freedom, change, undisciplined, but refreshing, and England’s stultifying in her eagerness to learn. class system of institutional She announces to Frank, education over the centuries. It teach me everything about also echoes and is reminiscent literature now. So where do of George Bernard Shaw’s we begin? Whoa! Frank is “Pygmalion”, which itself would unprepared for this high energy, become the blockbuster inquisitive, whirling dervish of musical “My Fair Lady” in 1956. a female that is in a hurry to Set in 1980 in Liverpool, learn everything that literature England, the distinctive nasal has to offer in just one year. “Liverpudlian” accent made Frank, on the other hand, famous by the Beatles, is a middle age, laid-backed, becomes a stern test for low energy, married alcoholic, American audiences to absorb who is just happy to slide while “translating the dialogue” through life as long as he has back into the more-friendly his mother’s milk of Scotch
designer furniture, sculpture, and art Hennessey + Ingalls, the most significant art, architecture, and design bookstore in the western United States, returns as the Show’s official bookseller. Founded in 1963 as an outlet for rare and out-ofprint architecture books, the family-owned company’s indepth selections of books in art and art history, all phases of architecture, photography, interior design, graphic design and landscaping has made it a valued member of the vibrant art, architecture and design communities in Southern California and beyond. A festive Opening Night Party and Early Buying Preview Reception benefiting Modernism Week will be held Friday evening, October 18 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and offers attendees a cocktail reception, live music and an exclusive sneak peek (and the chance to be the first to shop) at the Modernism Show & Sale before it opens to the general public. Tickets for
the Friday night early buying preview reception are $65 in advance at modernismweek. com or $75 at the door (all tickets include return entry to the show all weekend). The Palm Springs Modernism Show & Sale – Fall Edition showcases essential 20th and 21st-century objects, furniture, art, and design. It is produced by Dolphin Promotions, whose shows are among the leading venues for antiques and 20th century decorative and fine arts in North America. Following the Opening Night Party and Early Buying Preview Reception, the Show continues on Saturday and Sunday. Weekend show hours are Saturday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tickets are $15, include return entry all weekend, and may be purchased at the door. For more information and a list of exhibitors, please visit www.fall. palmspringsmodernism. com/. Source: Bob Bogard
to help him through the day. Then one day he discovers that Rita has the gift of real talent, motivation, and the ability to learn. He decides to tutor her in earnest in a proper platonic professor to student manner. As the play unfolds the audience can root for their favorite character, but one must wait to find out how it all turns out. No spoiler alerts from me. “Educating Rita”, is a worthwhile evening in the theatre. However, the chemistry between Rita and Frank that needs to be present is a bit MIA. No sparks fly, nor should they. But we need
more stage energy and pace to carry the audience along to the plays resolution. The production credits list Rex Alshire as Lights and Sound designer; Hair design by Liyan McWilliams, and James Dain Rich as stage manager. The splendidlooking set is uncredited. “Educating Rita” performs on Saturdays at 7 PM and on Sundays at 2:30 PM at the Groves Cabin Theatre of Morongo Valley, CA. It runs through October 20, 2019. Reservations are a must. Call the box office at 760-365-4523.
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Les Misérables, co-written by Alexis Manenti and director Ladj Ly, is France’s 2020 Luna Carpiaux stars as Chloé in Hungry for Love, written by Laure de Colbert and submission for Best International Feature, formerly known as Best Foreign Language directed by Renaud Bertrand. Photo: Courtesy of Film & Picture Film. Photo: Courtesy of Amazon Studios A gala reception kicked off the recent opening night of the 23rd edition of the COLCOA* French Film festival held at the Directors Guild. Featured this year were selections from its Film Noir Series, French NeWave 2.0, After 10, World Cinema, Documentaries, and Classics. This annual film festival is sponsored by the Franco-American Cultural Fund and is a collaboration between the Directors Guild of America, the Motion Picture Association, The Writers Guild of America West, and France’s Society of Authors, Composers, and Publishers of Music (SACEM). It should be noted that due to space limitations, I’ve restricted my comments to film. Patrons, industry folks, actors, and media representatives gathered for the Opening Night Gala at the Directors Guild, which officially kicked off this year’s festival. After feasting on a wide variety of nibbles and libations, we were ushered into the Renoir Theatre for the screening Les Misérables, co-written by Alexis Manenti and director Ladj Ly. Shown for the first time in the U.S., in association with Amazon Studios, it won the Los Angeles Film Critics Award for Best First Film and is France’s 2020 Oscar submission for Best International Feature.* I must say that would not have been my first choice as we’ve seen a variation on that theme many times before. The story revolves around low-income housing projects in the Les Bosquets neighborhood of Montfermeil, France. It features bad cops, a good cop, petty thieves, the Muslim Brotherhood, and a sad group of street kids left to their own devices who figure out how to retaliate against the abusive cops - nothing that we haven’t seen before. (Cast: Daniel Auteuil (Victor), Guillaume Canet (Antoine), Doria Tillier
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(Margot), Fanny Ardant (Marianne), Michael Cohen (Maxime), Denis Podalydès (François), Pierre Arditi (Pierre) In my opinion, a much more compelling film, with a very unique storyline, is In Safe Hands. Written and tenderly directed by Jeanne Herry, who assembled an excellent acting ensemble, each of whom gives a heartfelt performance, the story takes us through the fascinating, intricate, and gentle process of adoption in France. One could only wish we had a similar, almost painless procedure. (Cast: Sandrine Kiberlain, Gilles Lellouche, Élodie Bouchez, Olivia Côte, Miou Miou) Other films worth mentioning: Hungry for Love, written by Laure de Colbert and well-directed by Renaud Bertrand, the story revolves around the coming of age or “spring awakening” of a young girl named Chloé, fascinatingly played by Luna Carpiaux, who captures the teenage angst of young Love. The story takes us through the trials and tribulations of her first Love, as well as touching upon the potentially devastating consequences of social media. (Cast: Luna Carpiaux, Armelle Deutsch, Marilyn Lima, Jules Houplain) Conviction is a fascinating courtroom drama written by Isabelle Lazard, Karim Dridi, and Antoine Raimbault, who is a first-time director. Based on a true story, the drama revolves around the second trial of Jacques Viguier, a law professor accused of murdering his wife, who mysteriously vanished ten years ago. The story is both compelling and intriguing, as parts of a complicated puzzle are woven together. Highly polished performances are given by the ensemble. (Cast: Antoine Raimbault, Isabelle Lazard, Karim Dridi, Marina
Foïs, Olivier Gourmet, Laurent Lucas, Jean Benguigui) One of my favorite films is Papicha, a stunning look at the life and times of young girls in Algeria trying to live like normal teenagers. The powerful script written by Fadette Drouard and Mounia Meddour, who also directed, draws back the curtain on what a group of young women endured because of Sharia law, sometimes enforced by violent women wearing burkas. Despite the looming brutality, these spirited young women attending a private school manage to enjoy some of the forbidden activities. A joint venture between France, Algeria, Qatar, and Belgium, hopefully, one of those countries will submit Papicha for Best International Feature consideration. (Cast: Lyna Khoudri, Shirine Boutella, Amira Hilda Douaouda, Zahra Doumandji) Writer/director Jérémy Clapin’s, I Lost My Body, won both the Audience Award and COLCOA Critics’ Award. Honestly, the reason for the awards escapes me. The film basically revolved around a hand searching for its body.
(Cast: Hakim Faris, Victoire du Bois, Patrick d’Assumçao) Cyrano My Love, one of two closing night films, won the American Students Award. I absolutely loved this wonderfully written and directed film by Alexis Michalik, who also plays the lead role of the 20-year-old playwright who is commissioned to write a play while struggling with writer’s block. Based on Michalik’s hit play, the story is set in turn-ofthe-century Paris and said to be somewhat based on fact. It is a hilarious look at how this playwright stumbles upon lines for his script. Cyrano My Love is deliciously photographed by cinematographer Giovanni Fiore Coltellacci, who captures the beautiful textures of that period. (Cast: Thomas Solivérès, Olivier Gourmet, Mathilde Seigner, Tom Leeb) The second closing night selection was La Belle Époque. Written and directed by Nicolas Bolduc, who also did the cinematography. (Maybe too many hats?) The story revolves around a theatrical troupe that specializes in historical reenactments. I found the film tedious, and as it was getting late, I actually thought about
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13th Annual Paint El Paseo Pink
JoAnn Monachello-Prahl, Rosie Alvarado, Deborah McGarrey, Jan Harnik, Sarah Bruant. Susan Marie Weber. Photo by Pat Krause
Flat is the New Pink, group of walkers. Photo by Pat Krause.
Story and Photos by Pat Krause The Desert Cancer Foundation held its 13th annual Paint El Paseo Pink on Saturday, Oct. 12th. Well over 2000 people walked to fight breast cancer. Registration started at 7am and the walk began at 8am. The event started in the street across the Gardens on El Paseo. Several hundred people took part in a fun event where they followed an instructor
on stage dancing to YMCA and other upbeat tunes. This got everyone in the mood for the walk. Men, women, and children all took part where laughter and camaraderie were the norms. Many others watched from the sidelines also danced with them because it was just pure fun. The city blocked off El Paseo just for this particular walk. Pink t-shirts were everywhere. Several women
wore gray t-shirts that read, Flat is the New Pink, for women who have survived breast cancer and opted not to have breast reconstruction. One woman was proud to show her surgery scars buy covering them with a beautiful floral design tattoo. I saw a lot of mothers that brought young children in strollers and other young children to make the walk. Men were also prominent during the walk to support this
great cause. I talked with local baseball great Steve Garvey, who participated in the walk with family and also walks for breast cancer in other cities. This, Paint El Paseo Pink, the walk raises funds for Cancer care for local Valley residents. Desert Cancer Foundation provides programs and services for patient assistance, screening and diagnosis, and treatment locally and also those in the
surrounding areas. This is a critical program for those with breast cancer. The presenting sponsor for this event was the Auen Foundation. It takes many sponsors to promote such a massive development in the Desert, so many local businesses became a significant part by supporting and making this event the huge success it has become.
By Desert Star Staff LOS ANGELES, CA – October 15, 2019 - Get ready for more Stagecoach country loving because we’re back for our 14th year and we’ve invited all of your favorites to keep your heart racing and your boots stomping. STAGECOACH is back Friday, April 24 through Sunday, April 26, 2020 for its 14th year at the Empire Polo Fields in Indio, CA. Multi-platinum selling entertainer Thomas Rhett headlines Friday night while seven-time GRAMMY® Awardwinning superstar Carrie Underwood closes things out on Saturday and instant hit creator Eric Church rounds out the weekend on Sunday. “Shattering our all-time attendance record in 2019 only made our team work harder and dive deeper to deliver more to our fans this year,” says festival Talent Buyer Stacy Vee. “The Stagecoach 2020 lineup is all about high energy and getting every type of country music fan fired up. On top of this crazy lineup, Guy Fieri is back, Diplo is back, and we have much more in store that is absolutely going to blow minds!” The 3-day event will also feature performances by Brett Young, Dan + Shay, Alan Jackson, Dustin Lynch, Midland, Jon Pardi, ZZ Top, Morgan Wallen and more (lineup as of October 15 is below). Fan-favorite Guy Fieri’s
Stagecoach Smokehouse is back again for its third year in a row to reveal new chefs, pit bosses and BBQ vendors. Guy and friends will be showcasing their pits and rigs and offering taste tests to fans throughout the weekend with live demos. Stay tuned for the full food lineup. “I’m stoked to be firing up my Stagecoach Smokehouse again this year where we’ll be cookin’ up some bad ass bar-b-que,” says Guy Fieri. “So, ride on down to Flavortown and hang out with me, my buddies and some real deal pit masters from around the country.” Join us Sunday night for the welcome return of Diplo Late Night In Palomino. After the unforgettable and first-ever live performance of “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus at the festival last year and the debut of Diplo’s country project with collaborations from Morgan Wallen, Cam and Jonas Brothers, who knows what other surprises the superstar producer/DJ will have on deck this season! Returning to the festival this year is the SiriusXM Spotlight Stage, which will once again highlight today’s rising stars like Hardy, Caylee Hammack and Gabby Barrett and others. The Honkytonk Dance Hall also makes a comeback in addition to High Class Hillbilly owner and singer Nikki Lane’s
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Medical Association Calls for Ban on Flavored Vape Products
By Desert Star Staff NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Gov. Bill Lee has yet to respond to medical professionals calling for a statewide emergency ban on flavored vaping products, popular among young people. Dr. Elise Denneny, president of the Tennessee Medical Association, says her colleagues have sent a letter urging the governor to join at least five other states that have already restricted or banned the sale or marketing of flavored vaping products. “The younger consumers, including adolescents, seem to be drawn to the flavored products,” she points out. “The medical community is advocating for just a temporary ban, just so we have time to try to figure out some of the data.” So far, there are reports of 49 cases of serious lung injury among Tennesseans who have used electronic
cigarettes or other vaping devices, according to the state Department of Health. But Lee cites a “lack of data” as his reason for not approving a ban. Denneny points out public health officials remain in the dark about what’s causing the lung injury, but notes it isn’t linked to any specific brand or flavor. “Vaping lung injury is very different than smoking lung injury,” she points out. “We really don’t know, we don’t have enough data to know, but we do know that we’re seeing lung injury caused by vaping.” This week the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention named the mysterious illness EVALI, which stands for E-cigarette Vaping Product use Associated Lung Injury. Denneny says that’s an important step.
“So now, we have a name, and hopefully not far behind that there will be an ICD code, so that we can track the data – because right now,
there’s not even a code,” she states. “That makes it very difficult to track the data.” Denneny also advises that because EVALI can
mimic flu symptoms, it’s critical that people share their vaping history with their health care provider as flu season approaches.
By Desert Star Staff Trumpeter swans, great grey owls, red headed woodpeckers and 22 other bird species in Wyoming all are at risk of extinction if the world’s average temperatures rise about 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, according to a new National Audubon Society report. Alison Holloran, executive director of Audubon Rockies, says birds are literally the canaries in the coal mine, as important indicator
species for ecosystems that birds share with people. “If we’re losing our bird species and we’re losing that habitat, we’re also going to see impacts on our own health,” she states. “And that is not something that I think any of us want to pass along to our kids or our grandkids.” Two-thirds of North America’s birds are threatened with extinction if temperatures rise above 2 degrees Celsius, or almost 3 degrees Fahrenheit.
The report comes on the heels of last month’s news that nearly 3 billion North American birds have been lost since 1970. Holloran says there’s still time to prevent these worst-case situations. The report says 76% of bird species most vulnerable could be saved if warming is limited to 1.5 degrees Celsius, the climate goal set in Paris. To reach that goal, scientists say greenhouse gas emissions must drop to
net-zero by the year 2050. Researchers found a warming climate will exacerbate other challenges facing birds, notably the loss of habitat due to human development. Holloran points to Audubon’s backyard habitat program as one way anyone with a yard can help give birds a fighting chance. “Turf grass in everyone’s yard is an ecological desert, it really doesn’t serve for any habitat,” she points
out. “The very least we could do is let our yards go back to natural habitat.” In addition to reduced energy use at home, the report’s recommendations include pressing elected officials to ramp up renewable energy production, enacting policies to cut industrial carbon emissions, and expanding natural solutions, such as wetlands, grasslands and forests, that act as carbon storage banks.
As of this month, at least 49 people in Tennessee have been hospitalized with serious lung injuries from using vaping products, according to the Tennessee Department of Health. (Adobe Stock)
Report: More Bird Loss Projected in Wyoming, North America
Report Encourages AZ Cities to Convert Bus Fleets to Electric
By Desert Star Staff TUCSON, Ariz. – Many city buses pull away from a stop belching thick, black diesel smoke, leaving those behind them with burning eyes and a choking cough. But that’s changing, as a new report from the Arizona Public Interest Research Group Education Fund says more cities in Arizona and across the country are making the switch to electric buses. Diane Brown, the executive director of Arizona PIRG, says agencies such as the Northern Arizona Intergovernmental Public Transportation Authority in Flagstaff and Sun Tran in Tucson are “going clean” with their bus fleets. “NAIPTA and Sun Tran have been working with their respective electric utility and bus manufacturer to determine how to achieve the greatest benefit, for the transportation system and for Arizonans,” says Brown.
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Brown says when cities convert to electric buses, the benefits include reduced emissions, lower operating costs and improved public health. The report, which was co-produced by the Frontier Group, illustrates the successes, challenges and lessons learned by six early adopters of electric bus fleets. She says PIRG’s ultimate goal is to see Arizona transit agencies transition to 100% electric buses. The report notes that transportation authorities need to account for local conditions to ensure the buses can perform as needed. This means coordinating with local utilities and policymakers, so they also benefit from zero-emissions buses. “The Arizona Corporation Commission established a policy that includes the development of a comprehensive transportation electrification
plan,” says Brown. “The plan should provide a road map for necessary infrastructure in our state.” The report says for each electric bus in a municipality, transit agency
or school district fleet, each year it saves $24,000 in fuel costs, $30,000 in maintenance – and $55,000 in healthcare expenses, since less pollution means fewer adverse health impacts.
Disclosure: Arizona PIRG Education Fund contributes to our fund for reporting on Budget Policy & Priorities, Consumer Issues, Energy Policy, Urban Planning/Transportation.
A new report from the Arizona PIRG Education Fund finds that converting to a fleet of electric buses can reduce emissions and lower operating costs. (ProterraCatalyst) October 18, 2019
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Recorder File No. R-201913421. 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 October 18, 25, November 1, 8, 2019 DSW19-5166
City of Desert Hot Springs NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Desert Hot Springs will conduct a Public Hearing to consider the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA AMENDING CHAPTER 4.08 “ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY” AND ADDING, REPEALING, AMENDING, AND RENUMBERING VARIOUS CHAPTERS OF TITLE 15 “BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION” OF THE DESERT HOT SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE IN ORDER TO ADOPT BY REFERENCE THE 2019 EDITIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE, INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, AND TO ADOPT LOCAL REVISIONS TO THOSE CODES. The Public Hearing will be held as follows: Location: Carl May Center / City Council Chamber 11711 West Drive, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240. Date: Tuesday, November 5, 2019. Time: 6:00 P.M. (or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard). INTERESTED PERSONS MAY appear and be heard, or written comments may be sent to the City Council prior to the hearing. Written comments may be mailed or delivered prior to the Public Hearing: Office of the City Clerk City of Desert Hot Springs 11-999 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 jsoriano@cityofdhs.org. QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES may be addressed to Rebecca Deming, Community Development Director, at (760) 329-6411 Ext. 240 or via email to rdeming@cityofdhs.org .Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (760) 329-6411 or via email at jsoriano@cityofdhs.org. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting will enable the City to make reasonable accommodations to ensure accessibility. Publish October 11, 18, 2019 DSW19-5164 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS AMERICAS TRUCKING; NORTH AMERICAN TRUCKING; DESERT TRUCKING, 30313 CALLE JESSICA, THOUSAND PALMS, CA 92276. Riverside County; PO BOX 1386, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92235. Full name of registrant: MARIO STEPHIN LPEZ LOPEZ, 73140 SANTA ROSA, PALM DESERT, CA 92260. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact 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 MARIO STEPHIN LOPEZ LOPEZ. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on OCTOBER 01, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS DESERT MOBILE CHECK CASHING, 1476 CONRAD PLACE, SAN JACINTO, CA 92583. Riverside County; P O BOX 396, SAN JACINTO, CA 92581. Full name of registrant: RODRIGUEZ FINANCIAL INC., 12074 PALM DR, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240/CA. Business is conducted by CORPORATION. Registrant has not 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 OSCAR SAUL RODRIGUEZ RODRIGUEZ, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on OCTOBER 9, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201913705. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE)., October 11, 18, 25, November 1, 2019. DSW19-5163
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FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE). October 11, 18, 25, November 1, 2019 DSW19-5161 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS STVR COMPLIANCE, 72915 AMBER ST, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: BORIS- -STARK, 72915 AMBER ST, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact 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 BORIS- -STARK. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on SEPTEMBER 20, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201912908. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE). October 11, 18, 25, November 1, 2019 DSW19-5160 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS EMBER JADE, 44419 TOWN CENTER WAY, UNIT A, PALM DESERT, CA 92203. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: ERIN ELIZABETH ROPER, 41540 TRINITY CIRCLE, BERMUDA DUNES, CA 92203; ANA “E” ORELANA-VALDEZ, 30520 AVENIDA ALVERA, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Business is conducted by: GENERAL PARTNERSHIP. Registrant has not yet begun to transact 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 ERIN ELIZABETH ROPER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on SEPTEMBER 25, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201913102. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE). October 4, 11, 18, 25, 2019 DSW19-5159
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS ITINK DESIGNS, 31074 SAN GABRIEL CIR W, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: KRISTI- -GESKE, 31074 SAN GABRIEL CIR W, CATHERAL CITY, CA 92234. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact 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 KRISTI- -GESKE. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on OCTOBER 8, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201913664. 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 October 11, 18, 25, November 1, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSIDSW19-5162 NESS AS TEDDY BEARS BBQ, 13360 SANTA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE ANITA AVE, MORENO VALLEY, CA 92555. Riverside FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI- County; PO BOX 3327, MISSION VIEJO, CA 92690. NESS AS RICK’S CRUISE ADVENTURES, 10 Full name of registrant: THEODORE WILLIAM ROSS VIA ELEGANTE, RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270 II, 13360 SANTA ANITA AVE, MORENO VALLEY, Riverside County. Full name of registrant: RICHARD CA 92555. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. BROOKE SCADLOCK,10 VIA ELEGANTE, RAN- Registrant has not yet begun to transact under the CHO MIRAGE, CA 92270. Business is conducted fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun that all the information in this statement is true and to transact under the fictitious business name(s) correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, inforlisted above. I declare that all the information in this mation which he or she knows to be false, is guilty statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who of a crime) Signed THEODORE WILLIAM ROSS II. declares as true, information which he or she knows This statement was filed with the County Clerk of to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed RICHARD Riverside County on OCTOBER 01, 2019. Peter BROOKE SCADLOCK. This statement was filed Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. with the County Clerk of Riverside County on OC- R-201913376. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSITOBER 7, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County NESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201913597. NOTICE — FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED
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BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE). October 4, 11, 18, 25, 2019 DSW19-5156 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following fictitious business name(s) AS KREATORZ, 45768 QUAILBRUSH ST, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260. RIVERSIDE COUNTY. Riverside County has been abandoned by the following person(s): CAMERON RONALD DUNN, 45768 QUAILBRUSH ST, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260. This business is conducted by: A INDIVIDUAL. The fictitious business name(s) referred to above was filed in Riverside County on: 8-30-2019. 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: CAMERON RONALD DUNN. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County, signed by, Peter Aldana Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder on SEPTEMBER 26, 2019 File No. R-201911985. Publish October 4, 11, 18, 25, 2019 DSW19-5137 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS I-SHRED, 718 S EUGENE RD, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264. Riverside County; 83-385 WAGON RD., INDIO, CA 92203.Full name of registrant: I-SHRED INCORPORATED, 83-385 WAGON RD, INDIO CA 92203/CA. Business is conducted by: CORPORATION. Registrant has not yet begun to transact 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 RUBEN LUNA VALENCIA, PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on SEPTEMBER 16, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201912697. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE). September 27 October 4, 11, 18, 2019 DSW19-5145 APN: 663-421-002-8 TS No: CA08000732-18-1 TO No: 02-18081939 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 November 29, 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 November 20, 2019 at 09:00 AM, Auction.com Room, 2410 Wardlow Road #104, Corona, CA 92880, 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 December 5, 2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0890690, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, executed by JAMES A NAULS, AND DIANE E NAULS, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary, as nominee for AMERICA`S WHOLESALE LENDER 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: 12832 BRIT-
6 Keys to Success in Business and Life out, get involved and take a risk. Oftentimes, the best talent has multiple experiences to share and on which to reflect. 3. Credibility is Everything Some of the most important career-saving words are “I don’t know.” Never fake it. If you’re wrong, admit it and correct it. If you’ve made a mistake, fix it and learn from it. If it’s going to take some time to find an answer, set a timetable and stick to it.
Photo courtesy of Getty Images By Desert Star Staff It’s not always easy staying organized. Life is busy, chaotic and fast-moving. Although it can be easy to get discouraged at times, there are ways to enhance organization and attitude through the peaks and pits life throws at you. Carol Lavin Bernick, former executive chairman of beauty conglomerate Alberto Culver, published “Gather As You Go: Lessons Learned Along the Way,” a book sharing insights
she’s learned through her many roles as a corporate leader, working mother, philanthropist and founder of the nonprofit organization Enchanted Backpack. Bernick offers these tips to be ready for the good times and difficult situations, highlighting the importance of loving what you are doing in both business and life. 1.Attitude is Key A person who is passionately committed to
the success of his or her business – who has an “I-cando-it” attitude – is more likely to succeed. One person can make a difference, and it’s up to you to demonstrate you are one of those people. 2. If You Never Fail, You Will Never Grow If it’s always comfortable and easy, you can’t know the big win. When challenged and stretched, you may have a greater chance to learn. Reach
4. Complaining Gets You Nowhere People, especially in business, simply do not want to hear complaints. If you are frustrated, it is probably best to keep quiet and figure out how you can fix whatever it is, and if you can’t change it, try
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TANY ROAD, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240 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 $194,396.95 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase 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 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 Auction.com at 800.280.2832 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Web site address www.Auction.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA0800073218-1. 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: 10/07/2019 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA08000732-18-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone:949-252-8300 TDD: 866-660-4288 Myron Ravelo, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.Auction.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Auction.com at 800.280.2832 Trustee Corps may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose. Order Number 65163, Pub Dates: 10/11/2019, 10/18/2019, 10/25/2019, DESERT STAR WEEKLY. DSW19-5159
changing how you think about it and alter your mindset. 5. Give Back Communities are not perfect. They are the responsibility of business, government and citizens. If you don’t commit to making a difference, you’re instead leaving the burden to others. 6. Nice Guys Don’t Finish Last; They Win Aggressive and passionate shouldn’t equate with unpleasant. The higher you rise, the more pleasant and understanding you typically need to be. Never underestimate the importance of being thankful and the value of recognition. Ego has no place in business. If you have one, try to lose it. Find more tips and inspiration at gatherasyougo. com. Family Features
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2019 Desert AIDS Walk
By Desert Star Staff A New Route and a New Health & Wellness Festival PALM SPRINGS, CA - October 17, 2019 – The 2019 Desert AIDS Walk is this Saturday. The annual event begins at 8:00 a.m. at Ruth Hardy Park, where over 2,000 humanitarian hearts will unite to walk for the future of health care while remembering those friends and family members who we lost because of AIDS. This year’s walk theme is “Walk a Day in our Shoes.” Participants will walk a new 3.5-mile round-trip route through downtown Palm Springs. You’ll find a map of this year’s walk below. Desert AIDS Walk registration begins at 7:00 a.m and walkers are encouraged to come early to explore the Health and Wellness Festival, presented by Walgreens, featuring 50 different community booths, complimentary coffee and pastries courtesy of Koffi Palm
Springs, a rock climbing wall, and a DJ who will be playing high energy music before the walk begins. At the end of the walk, participants can enjoy complimentary snacks provided by Sysco Riverside or food from Haus of Poke Food on Wheels and Hey Day Burger pop-up. Both will donate a percentage of sales to DAP. The Kid’s Activity Zone and live entertainment by the band Probe 7 will continue until 1:00 p.m.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 7:00 am – Walk Registration opens 7:55 am - Bryan Gallo and Thalia Hayden of NBC Palm Springs host main stage 8:00 am – David Brinkman, Desert AIDS Project CEO 8:15 am- Check presentations by Desert Care Network and Walgreens 8:30 am - Hank Plante 8:35 am - Palm Springs Gay Men’s Chorus 8:40 am – Yoga Warm Up
9:00 am -- Walk Kick-Off 10:30 am – Walkers Return to Park \ Bella Da Ball Hosts main stage 10:30 am - Probe 7 Band 11:00 am - “Pose” Dog Fashion Competition
When the Walk kicks off it will be led by six-time Emmy Award-winning TV journalist, Hank Plante who was featured in the documentary “5B” about the first AIDS ward at San Francisco General Hospital. He will be joined by health care providers from Desert AIDS Project and Desert Regional Medical Center. Desert AIDS Walk is presented by Desert Care Network in support of Desert AIDS Project. The Health & Wellness Festival is presented by Walgreens. Hosting the main stage for the third year in a row will be Bryan Gallo and Thalia Hayden from NBC Palm Springs. 2019 Desert AIDS Walk Website: desertaidswalk.org
Identical Twin Nurses delivered these Identical Twin Babies
NBC PS News Staff As a pair of identical twin girls entered the world, they were greeted in the delivery room by two people who had been there before: Tara and Tori, the identical twin nurses working in their delivery room.
After a serendipitous turn of events, the twin nurses at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens, Georgia, we’re able to deliver Addison and Emma Williams on Sept. 25. Brannan Williams, the
father of the newborns, said he was happy to hear there would be twins in the delivery room (in addition, of course, to his own). “I was really nervous about the walk into the C-section room,” he told CNN. “And then learning that, I was like,
oh, that’s pretty cool! It kind of relaxed me a little bit.” His wife, Rebecca Williams, delivered the babies three minutes apart. Sisters Tori Howard and Tara Drinkard have worked at Piedmont Athens Regional for years. Tori works in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), and Tara recently made the switch from being in the emergency room to working in the labor and delivery unit. When the hospital delivers babies that need to go to the NICU, there are often nurses from both teams present to assist with the delivery. There must also be one nurse per baby. In the case of the twins, that meant that both Tara and Tori would be needed. Though they’ve both worked at the hospital for years, Tara and Tori had never worked in the delivery room together, Piedmont Healthcare said. Just an hour before the delivery, the two figured out that they would finally get the chance to do just that.
By Desert Star Staff PORTLAND, Ore. – Starting Tuesday, Medicare enrollees and folks new to the program can review their plans or sign up for 2020. Open enrollment in the health insurance program runs from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, giving nearly 860,000 Oregonians the opportunity to change their coverage if they choose. Lisa Emerson is a
Medicare program analyst with Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance (SHIBA), which helps Oregonians navigate Medicare enrollment. She says there are more than two dozen plans to sift through. “So it’s very important to compare them and do that on an annual basis, because you could save considerable money,” she states. “And
also, just making sure that you have the coverage of benefits that you need in the new year, making sure that certain prescriptions are covered on the individual prescription drug list.” AARP Oregon encourages folks to look at their options during open enrollment to make sure they have the right plan heading into next year. Changes go into effect
at the beginning of 2020. The SHIBA program receives a federal grant to assist Medicare beneficiaries and consists of a statewide network of counselors who can walk people through the process. The agency works with local partners to provide in-person assistance as well. Emerson encourages folks to reach out. “SHIBA can be a great
While the novelty of twins being delivered by twins didn’t sink in for the nurses or the parents until after the delivery, Brannan and Rebecca have since found their relationship with Tara and Tori to be invaluable. Brannan says he has been asking Tara and Tori for advice on how to raise his own daughters as twins. He said he hopes Addison and Emma will be able to appreciate the special relationship once they’re old enough. “(Tara and Tori) have become our friends,” he says. “I look forward to letting the girls know about this one day, and hopefully, they’ll get to meet them and keep carrying this thing on.” The babies are scheduled to go home on Thursday. In yet another connection, Rebecca works at Piedmont Athens Regional as a recruiter, so Brannan said he is sure the family will keep in touch. Source: NBC Palm Springs
advocate and provide counseling and information and assistance,” she stresses Oregonians can find assistance online at SHIBA.Oregon.gov, or by calling 1-800-722-4134. And Emerson says the assistance program is always looking for volunteers.
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