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December 18, 2013 Vol. 7 No. 70

‘R. HERO’ to Promote Healing

After arriving at the temporary home of the EverWonder Children’s Museum in Newtown, Conn., the Barones’ “R. HERO” sculpture inspired some young guests to create thank-you drawings in its image.

A Work by Artists Karen and Tony Barone Raises Awareness for a Special Museum in Newtown

By Dean Lamanna RANCHO MIRAGE – A giant chartreuse Dalmatian puppy sculpture honoring firefighters and first responders by local artists Karen and Tony Barone now resides at the temporary site of the EverWonder Children’s Museum in Newtown, Conn. The artwork, titled “R. HERO,” was donated to the families of Newtown through the philanthropic generosity of Bunni and Rick Benaron of Rancho Mirage. It arrived a year after the December 2012 school shooting

that devastated the community and stunned the world. The EverWonder Children’s Museum was a personal mission of Dawn Hochsprung, who was the principal of Sandy Hook Elementary School when she was lost in the tragedy. It is scheduled for completion in 2015. EverWonder’s director, Kristin Chiriatti, and the museum’s board of directors selected the six-foottwo-inch aluminum sculpture “as a symbolic, beneficial teaching tool” in their plan to have the museum become a part of the cure for

this emotionally devastated community. While awaiting permanent installation at the new museum, the “R. HERO” sculpture will help raise funds and awareness for the project by being installed at the museum’s temporary location, and then by traveling to Newtown sites including City Hall, fire stations and the Children’s Hospital. The sculpture is one of six “R. HERO” sculptures the Barones created; four are at sites in the Coachella Valley and two are outside California.

By Larry Jameson PALM SPRINGS – Emeritus Senior Living of Palm Springs will be providing 100 meals for homebound seniors on Christmas Day. The deliveries will be coordinated by Mizell Senior Center in conjunction with Mizell’s annual gift and delivery of personal necessities. “We are especially grateful that Emeritus of Palm Springs has agreed to provide these

meals on this special day,” said Ginny Foat, executive director of Mizell. “This is the fourth year that Emeritus has generously donated meals for Christmas Day delivery.” Emeritus Senior Living provides all the comforts of home in its Assisted Living and Memory Care complex at 1780 E. Baristo Road in Palm Springs. Mizell Senior Center is working with Emeritus and

dozens of volunteers and donors to provide gifts, meal delivery and personal necessities such as soap and lotion to homebound seniors who will be alone on Christmas. This continues a tradition of caring for seniors who are without family and unable to celebrate the holiday. For additional info, call Mizell at 760.323.5689 or visit mizell.org. Emeritus (above) is teaming with Mizell Senior Center to feed the homebound at Xmas.

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“EverWonder Children’s Museum is as a very important recipient in the list of five nonprofits who have had an ‘R. HERO’ donated to them through our ArtAdoption Program, which funds public art through private sector sponsors,” said Karen Barone. “Our ‘R. HERO’ sculptures may only be acquired by individuals, businesses and corporations agreeing to donate the artwork to a not-for-profit public venue, such as a children’s museum, hospital, fire station or animal rescue facility, to honor

these brave heroes.” The Barones and the Benarons received a book from EverWonder’s Kristin Chiriatti containing thank-you drawings from the museum’s visiting youngsters, along with a card from Chiriatti stating that “our visitors adore (‘R. HERO’), and his message is important and touching.” Tax-deductible contributions can be made to the EverWonder C h i l d r e n ’s Museum at everwondermuseum.org/donate. html.

e S a s e o h t n to Be Giving s i T’ DESERT HOT SPRINGS – Thanks to the generosity of many individuals and organizations, over 50 children in this city are receiving brand-new bicycles this Christmas through the DHS Resource Center. Major contributors were the staff, board and employees of Mission Springs Water District; K-Mart also stepped up to offer special pricing for those purchasing a bike for the giveaway. The recipients were thrilled to pick up their new wheels — and our photographer even helped the happy family pictured transport their bikes to their home. The Kevin Black family (above and right), including nine-year-old Kayden, seven-year-old Kierra and six-year-old Kaleb, were among those who enjoyed gifts in the form of donated bikes.

DESERT HOT SPRINGS – Artist John Coleman recently finished painting a large-scale, donated animal mural covering the south-facing wall of the new, non-profit Sav A Pet Animal Hospital at 13700 Palm Drive. Coleman next plans to adorn a utility box at the corner of Palm Drive and Hacienda Avenue in the city. Coleman, a big supporter of Sav A Pet’s animal care and rescue work, said his creative inspiration comes from the famous, largescale marine life murals by the artist Robert Wyland. “Painting animals makes me feel good,” he enthused. John Coleman poses with his massive roadside masterwork (left), which greets motorists driving north on Palm Drive above Two Bunch Palms Trail on the side of the new Sav A Pet Animal Hospital.

DESERT HOT SPRINGS – The DHS 2013 Christmas Store anticipated serving 435 families this year. The DHS site is in its fifth year, with the first store opening in Indio a decade ago. The community extends a huge thanks to Patrice Kimbler and her daughter, Amanda Carillo — along with a whole army of volunteers and contributors — who make this annual outreach possible. The DHS Christmas Store has catered to many grateful clans (above and right), and Santa has been happy to join in the fun!

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Good Year in Stocks = Tax Headaches?

By Kevin Powell The year now ending could possibly wind up as one of the top 10 all-time best performing years for stocks. Even with recent profit-taking (-4 percent), the S&P 500 was still up more than 27 percent at the end of last week. If you invest money outside of your retirement plans and into stock mutual funds, you may need to contact your mutual fund company and ask about the yearend capital gain distributions. It was announced last week that some funds are distributing as much as 60 percent of the Net Asset Value (NAV) of their funds in capital gains. For example, one of the largest funds, Fidelity Magellan, paid a capital gain of

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$6.139 a share in 2013. That compares to a $0.02 distribution in 2012. The biggest concern is that $2.432 of that $6.139 gain (or roughly 40 percent) is in the form of short-term gains. Short-term gains are taxed at your ordinary income tax rates instead of the lower capital gains tax rates of 20 percent for most taxpayers. Make no mistake — having a tax issue because you made money in the stock market is a nice problem to have. Many other mutual funds are planning large distributions and will pay their dividends later in the year, so it’s not too late to do some planning. Taxes have to be paid on our capital gains. However, we should really try to avoid short-term gains because the additional tax can be as much as 50% higher for just an average taxpayer. You can also try to pair capital losses with capital gains to offset the impact of the unexpected income. So there might still be some things you can do. One big knock on a mutual

fund is that if you owned the fund for a week before the dividend was paid, you still have to pay tax on the full distribution even though you did not earn all that money. Most mutual funds have much higher fees, lack

management tools for the fund owners, are tax-inefficient, take as much or more risk as other choices, and on and on. I favor Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) or individual stocks for my clients’ stock holdings. Please remember: Everyone’s situation is

different and this is not intended to be specific advice for any particular situation. Kevin Powell has been a financial advisor for 28 years. He can be reached at kpplanner1@ aol.com.

Tribe Makes Big Charitable Payout

Cabazon Band of Mission Indians, Casino Donate to American Red Cross By Larry Jameson INDIO – In a special presentation and show of appreciation earlier this week, the Cabazon Band of Mission Indians — together with Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, which the tribe owns and operates — donated $10,000 to the Riverside County Chapter of the American Red Cross. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino General Manager Paul Ryan presented the donation to Lois Beckman, CEO of the

Riverside County Chapter. “The Cabazon Band of Mission Indians has teamed up with the Red Cross in support of their efforts for disaster relief in our city and around the world,” said Ryan on behalf of the tribe. “We recognize that this gift will go a long way in helping those in need in order to overcome tragedy.” Down the street, across the country and around the world, the American Red Cross is there helping families when they need

it most. Be it a house fire, the wildfires witnessed this past summer, the tornadoes that impacted the Midwest earlier this month or the devastating typhoon that slammed the Philippines, the Red Cross is there providing shelter, food, comfort and support. The Cabazon Band of Mission Indians is a federally recognized Indian tribe with approximately 1,610 acres of reservation land in the Coachella Valley. The tribe owns several

business enterprises, including Fantasy Springs Resort Casino. The tribe’s goals include growing and diversifying its business ventures to increase employment in the Coachella Valley, increasing the support of community programs, continuing the pursuit of economic self-sufficiency, and preserving and educating the public about Cabazon culture. For more info on the Riverside County Chapter of the American Red Cross, call 888.831.0031 or visit redcross.org/ca/riverside.

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Avoiding Colds, Flu this Holiday Travel Season By Larry Jameson The most wonderful time of the year is all about spending time with loved ones. But if doing so requires travel, be sure to take precautions to stay healthy. “Stressed travelers confined in crowded spaces can be particularly susceptible to colds and flu, especially at this time of year,” says Dr. Kenneth Redcross, M.D. But don’t despair. Redcross says that a few behavior tweaks and a natural flu medicine can help you get through the season. Don’t Touch That: Cold and flu viruses are transmitted by touching respiratory secretions and then touching your eyes, nose or mouth. So avoid touching escalator rails and other surfaces in crowded public places like airports. Don’t put your face directly on airlinesupplied pillows or blankets that haven’t been sanitized. Use antibacterial wipes to clean off tray tables and arm rests. One of the simplest ways to avoid transmitting cold and flu bugs is to wash your hands, yet as many as 30 percent of airline travelers do not after using airport restrooms, according to a study by the American Society for Microbiology. Nip It in the Bud: The

moment you feel achy or rundown, nip flu symptoms in the bud with a natural homeopathic medicine clinically shown to shorten the duration and reduce the severity of flulike symptoms, such as fatigue, headache, body aches, chills and fever. “I recommend my patients keep a homeopathic medicine called Oscillo in their carry-on bags. It’s very small and easy to take without water,” says Redcross who treats patients of all ages at Manhattan’s Physician Group in Harlem. “My patients like it because it’s non-drowsy, and baby boomers don’t have to worry about it interacting with other medications.” To learn more, or to download a coupon, visit www. oscillo.com/travel. The Air Up There: Airplane cabins are extremely dry, and viruses tend to thrive in low-humidity conditions. Cold, dry air will dry out your mucous membranes, breaking down your natural barrier to infection. Drinking water, juice or electrolyte drinks or spritzing your face with water will keep skin moist. Avoid dehydrating beverages like coffee, soda and alcohol. Healthy Habits: Stress can take a toll on your immune

system. Reduce the stress associated with traveling by being flexible and prepared. Build extra time into your schedule for a more relaxing trip. Exercise may prevent the elderly from getting colds and flu, according to a study reported in the journal, “Medicine and Science in

Sports and Exercise.” Make an effort to continue exercising on trips. Do your best to get a full night’s sleep while traveling. Even missing an hour or two of sleep nightly can wear down your immune system and increase your stress level, making you more susceptible to germs.

Eat right to avoid digestion problems and ensure you’re getting immunity-boosting nutrients, such as vitamin C. The busy holiday season doesn’t have to mean sniffles, a sore throat and an achy, rundown body. Take the right, proactive steps to ring in a happy, healthy New Year. (StatePoint)

plan that works for your unique nutritional needs and lifestyle, A registered dietitian nutritionist can help you develop a plan that’s right for you. Here are some challenging, reachable resolutions to consider: • Fill half your plate with fruits and vegetables. • Make at least half of the grains you eat whole grains. • Get active! Fit in physical activity where you can in your

day, whether taking a family walk after dinner or hitting the gym. • Serve regular, balanced meals and snacks with a variety of nutrient-rich foods. Also, make sure the goals you set are measurable, so that you can easily review and track your progress, as well as reward yourself. Allow time to achieve each smaller goal so you are not discouraged if you haven’t met them. Build a Support Network: Enlist family and friends to try new healthy recipes with you or to be your workout buddy. Having a support network can help you overcome midnight snacking urges and hit the gym in even the coldest of months. “It’s important to be sure to track your progress towards your health goals, and give yourself encouragement and solutions along the way,” says Crandall. “To make things easier, it’s always a good idea to have a food and nutrition expert on your side!” For more tips on setting effective New Year’s Resolutions and to learn more about healthy weight loss, visit www.EatRight. org/HealthyWeight. This New Year, don’t be disappointed. With a smart plan in place, you can make fitness and nutrition resolutions that are easier to keep. (StatePoint)

Setting Realistic Weight Loss Goals in the New Year

By Frieda Noone Millions of Americans resolve to lose weight and commit to healthful eating at the beginning of each year, but many resolutions are notoriously broken. Why? Many registered dietitian nutritionists say that fad diets are partly to blame. “It’s tempting to focus on losing weight fast, which can lead many to turn to dangerous

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fads and crash diets,” says registered dietitian nutritionist and Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics spokesperson, Jessica Crandall. “However, research shows that slow, healthy weight loss is more likely to last than dramatic weight changes.” Crandall says that forgetting fad diets and getting back to the basics of moving more and eating smarter are

your best bets for success in the New Year. Be Realistic, Be Specific: “Planning to hit the gym for four hours every day or stick to a super restrictive fad diet is overwhelming for your body and mind,” says Crandall. “Instead, choose smaller, healthy changes you can stick to over the long term. One large goal can seem overwhelming. Instead, build a December 18, 2013

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Healthy Habits for Living Longer 15 New Year’s ‘Resolutions’ for Adding Years to Your Existence By Art Kunkin (Mr. Life Extension) The Year 2014 is nearly upon us. What can you do to welcome many more New Year’s celebrations to come? Start with this healthy habitforming list of “resolutions”: 1. Add Veggies: One study found that the risk of heart disease dropped by up to seven percent for each additional fruit consumed each day. Another found that doubling fruit and vegetable intake increased life expectancy by as much as a year and a half. 2. Cut the Junk: It tastes so good, but processed convenience foods contain ingredients that are linked to diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and cancer. And they always contain some potent combination of sugar, salt, fat and flour. Buy junk food in single servings. 3. Save More: Money can buy a lot of things including, it seems, a longer life span. A study released in 2010 found that wealthy people have more of the specific hormones that prolong life expectancy. 4. Have More Sex: Sex is fun, it’s free and it does the body good. Studies show it has a long list of health benefits ranging from fewer colds to an improved sense of smell 5. Watch Less TV: A 2010 study found that people who spend more than four hours in front of the tube each day were 46 percent more likely to die younger than people who watched less than two hours —

the correlation being that TVwatching is a sedentary activity. 6. Drink More Wine: Red wine, that is. Hundreds of studies have found that a compound in red wine called resveratrol, when consumed in moderation, can help us live longer, healthier lives and slow down age-related illnesses. 7. Floss Your Teeth: There is some evidence that the stinky bacteria between your teeth can contribute to your risk of heart disease and heart attack. 8. Get a Pet: In 2011, researchers at the American Psychological Association found that pet owners had better self-esteem, were more fit, less lonely and more extroverted than their pet-free peers. 9. See the Doctor: You don’t have to become a hypochondriac, but certain types of health screenings are recommended for men and women in certain age groups. This can help ensure you get the treatment you need for serious conditions such as high blood pressure and cancers. Start with an annual check-up. 10. Take More Vitamin D: The jury’s still out on whether people should supplement their diets with vitamins but vitamin D is one supplement most health organizations now recommend. 11. Make More Friends: Being lonely increases stress hormones and inflammation in the body. 12. Get More Exercise... The most recent studies show

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that some exercise is better than no exercise. 13. ...and More Sleep: If you regularly get less than six hours per night, research says you’ll die sooner. 14. Worry Less: Serious long-term worrying reduces your life expectancy on a molecular level. 15. Embrace Getting Old: One study showed that people who had a positive attitude about aging lived seven years longer than those who didn’t.

Art Kunkin, 85 years young, is a journalist who founded the alternative weekly The Los Angeles Free Press in 1964 and later became president of the Philosophical Research Society. He is on the advisory board of The Institute of Mentalphysics, also known as the Joshua Tree Research Center. Kunkin has a new website, stopagingrightnow.com, which provides cutting-edge health info daily. Copyright 2013© by Art Kunkin.

Savings of Nearly $726 Million Thus Far for Californians Alone $900 per beneficiary, during the first 10 months of 2013. Overall, seniors in California have saved $725,920,751 since passage of ACA. At the same time, these seniors will be free to use more of their Social Security benefit cost of living adjustment on what they choose because the Medicare Part B premium will not increase in 2014, thanks to the health care law’s successful efforts to keep cost growth low. Since the ACA was enacted, more than 7.3 million seniors and people with disabilities

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Mizell Senior Center Weekly Movies in December will feature Harrison Ford films every Thursday at 10 a.m.: “Regarding Henry” (Dec. 12), “Working Girl” (Dec. 19) and “Six Days Seven Nights” (Dec. 26). Gand Band performs at Purple Room on Fridays & Saturdays through May 2014 at 9 p.m. at The Purple Room, 1900 E. Palm Canyon Drive. $10 cover charge.

ACA Cuts Drug Costs for Seniors By Larry Jameson WA S H I N G T O N , D . C . — Seniors and people with disabilities with Medicare prescription drug plan coverage have saved $8.9 billion to date on their prescription drugs thanks to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), according to new data released today by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), a division of the Department of Health & Human Services. In California, 282,898 seniors and people with disabilities saved $254,745,537, or an average of

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who reached the coverage gap — known as the “doughnut hole” — in their Medicare Part D (Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage) plans have saved $8.9 billion on their prescription drugs, an average of $1,209 per person since the program began. During the first 10 months of 2013, nearly 3.4 million people nationwide who reached the doughnut hole this year have saved $2.9 billion, an average of $866 per beneficiary. These figures are higher than at this same point last year, when 2.8 million beneficiaries had saved $1.8 billion for an average of $677 per beneficiary. “Protecting seniors from the dreaded doughnut hole and high prescription drug costs is an important ACA reform that Medicare beneficiaries have come to depend on,” said CMS Administrator Marilyn Tavenner. “Today’s data shows that the law is already helping millions of seniors save billions of dollars off their needed medications.” December 18, 2013

For many people enrolled in Medicare Part D, the Medicare doughnut hole is the gap in the Medicare prescription drug benefit before catastrophic coverage for prescriptions takes effect. Without ACA assistance, Medicare beneficiaries would pay out-of-pocket for the entire cost of prescription drugs once they hit the doughnut hole, until they reach catastrophic coverage. But under the ACA discount program, in 2010, anyone with a Medicare prescription drug plan who reached the prescription doughnut hole got a $250 rebate. In 2011, beneficiaries who landed in the doughnut hole began receiving discounts on covered brand-name drugs and savings on generic drugs. Next year, Medicare Part D participants who fall into the doughnut hole will receive savings of about 53 percent on the cost of brand name drugs and 28 percent on the cost of generic drugs. For more info, visit medicare. gov/part-d/.

Scam Stopper - Learn to Protect Yourself Wednesday, Jan. 15, from 10-11:30 a.m. at Mizell Senior Center. Learn to safeguard yourself from scams and fraud, including identity theft, investment fraud, lotteries, sweepstakes, Medicare benefit scams, and many more. This is a free event.

DESERT HOT SPRINGS Open mic every Sunday from 3- 7 p.m. at Sidewinder Grill 66121 Pierson Blvd. For more information, call 760329-7929.

RANCHO MIRAGE Dolly Parton on Fri. Jan. 24 at 9 p.m. at The Show, 32-250 Bob Hope Dr. Tickets from $90-$210. For info., hotwatercasino.com/ theShow/. The Most Fabulous Story Ever Told on Friday, Dec. 22. Performances Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. $28 on Fridays & Saturdays $25 on Sundays. For more information, go to desertroseplayhouse.org or call 760-202-3000. Great Russian Nutcracker on Friday, Dec. 20 at 9 p.m. Tickets are $25-$50 Nite Club Confidential by Dennis Deal on Fri., Jan. 10 – Sun., Feb. 16, 2014 at The Desert Rose Playhouse. Shows Fri. and Sat. evenings at 8 p.m. Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets $28 Fri. & Sat.; $25 Sundays. For info, go to desertroseplayhouse.org or call 760-202-3000. Compiled by Clarissa Ayala

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Harold Matzner By Frieda Noone PALM SPRINGS – From February 13-16, this winter destination will become a haven for fine art collectors from across the U.S., Canada, China and Europe as they gather for the Third Annual Palm Springs Fine Art Fair at the Palm Springs Convention Center. At the second annual event earlier this year, an estimated $100 million in post-war contemporary art was curated by 56 galleries from New York, Santa Fe, Palm Springs, China and Europe — attracting 11,800 fine art devotees and resulting in hundreds of art transactions and millions in art sales. Each year, the Palm Springs Fine Art Fair also honors artists and an arts patron. Honorees at the February event, in order of their award presentation dates, include: Harold Matzner, who will be presented the Arts Patron of the Year Award on Feb. 13

during a benefit for the Palm Springs Art Museum. A 30-year Palm Springs resident, Matzner exerts selfless leadership as chairman emeritus and vice chairman of the Palm Springs International Film Festival, chairman of McCallum Theatre and vice president on the board of trustees at the Palm Springs Art Museum. Matzner takes greatest pride in his philanthropic efforts for Desert AIDS Project, Stroke Recovery Center, Temple Isaiah and Animal Samaritans. He is also the owner of the Palm Springs Tennis Club’s landmark Spencer’s Restaurant. Past award recipients have been Cheech Marin and Helene Galen. Greg Gorman, who will be recognized as Photographer of the Year on Feb. 14. For over four decades, this legendary, Los Angeles-based photographer has continued to master his art. From celebrity portraits and advertising campaigns to

By Larry Jameson COACHELLA – Walmart has announced it will open Coachella’s first Walmart store, a Neighborhood Market, at the intersection of Avenue 48 and Jackson Street next year. The new Wa l m a r t grocery store will fill a former retail space in the shopping center which has been vacant for more than two years. The new store will provide local customers with a convenient option for their grocery shopping needs, including fresh produce and pharmacy services. The Walmart Neighborhood Market format offers quick and easy shopping, with a full-grocery department, including organic and natural selections. The store will feature prepared food options, fresh-

baked breads, a self-serve deli and a bakery. The Coachella store will also be tailored to the community, offering local favorites. The pharmacy will offer a full range of products and services. “Coachella is a growing community, and I am pleased that Walmart is part of our growth here in the Coachella Valley business community,” said Tom Flavin, CEO of the Coachella Valley Economic Partnership. “This new store will create opportunity by attracting additional businesses, creating jobs, bringing more city revenues and boosting our local economy.” The first Wa l m a r t Neighborhood Market opened in 1998, and the first in California opened last year

magazine layouts and fine art work, Gorman has developed and showcased a discriminating and unique style in his profession — with each shot giving a picture of human nature in its infinite range. In addition to seven books of his own work, Gorman’s images have been seen in national magazine features and on magazine covers, including Esquire, GQ, Interview, Life, Newsweek, Time and Vanity Fair. He has also directed music videos, television advertisements and graphic layouts for advertisers. Jennifer Bartlett, who will presented the Lifetime Achievement Award on Feb. 15. Bartlett, 73, who hails from Long Beach, has been both a prominent and controversial artist over the years because her work is filled with challenging paradoxes and contradictions. She has been part of the New York artistic conversation since the late 1960s. Over her 50-year career, Bartlett’s work has transformed in size, technique and subject matter, which has focused on houses, statues and strangely familiar landscapes that invite the viewer into an elusive narrative. A miniretrospective of her work, curated by Imago Galleries of Palm Desert, will appear near the entrance to the fair. Past winners have been Judy Chicago and Mel Ramos. The Palm Springs Fine Art Fair is produced by the Hamptons Expo Group of Southampton, N.Y. General admission is $25, and a VIP Black Card pass providing access to the Opening Preview Party is available. For tickets, visit palmspringsfineartfair.com.

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in Huntington Beach. Today, there are approximately 300 Walmart Neighborhood Market stores nationwide. In addition to providing fresh food and general merchandise at everyday low prices, Walmart brings new tax revenue to the cities where it operates, as well as good jobs with competitive benefits. The Coachella store will provide approximately 65 new jobs in the community. “We are excited to have Walmart come to our community,” said Mike Ethridge, president of the Coachella Chamber of Commerce. “There has been a need for a store that offers fresh, healthy groceries and a pharmacy in that part of the city, and we are excited to welcome Walmart to provide for those needs.” December 18, 2013

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A Nagging Pain in the Bumbershoot

By Dale Reynolds “Saving Mr. Banks” is Disney’s latest live-action film, starring Tom Hanks as Walt Disney himself and Emma Thompson as P.L. Travers, the author of the seven Mary Poppins novels (1934-1989), as well as other work. Only the first book was made into a movie — but what a movie! Disney’s kitschy 1964 version of Travers’s iconic character ended up a delightful semi-animated musical, one heartily hated by the story’s creator. The current film details some of the lengths that Walt Disney had to take in order to convince the stern, Australianborn Pamela Lyndon Travers to sign over the screen rights. Travers was adamantly against what she felt was the trivialization of her strong female role model. And since Disney animation films were notorious for their namesake’s “cutely” take (e.g., “Bambi,” “Cinderella,” “Song of the South), the author was very much on edge about what he’d do (and did) to her important character. Well-written by Kelly Marcel and nicely directed by John Lee Hancock, the story is set in 1961, when Mr. Disney brings Ms. Travers over to Los Angeles

to try and charm her out of her resistance. We meet her and over the course of the film discover the surprising backstory of her negative attitude toward the potential Hollywood adaptation, even as desperate as she is for money.

By Theda Kleinhans Reichman It’s hard to believe that it has been half a century since Disney’s version of the beloved children’s book “Mary Poppins” flew onto the silver screen. Now, just in time for Christmas and a star-powered, behind-the-scenes feature film dramatization of how the character and her creator landed in Hollywood, “Saving Mr. Banks” (reviewed above), that famous British nanny is back. And for the first time, she’s wafting in on Blu-ray. The film stars Dick Van Dyke as the lovably limber and coal-smudged chimney sweep, Bert, and Julie Andrews in her Academy Award-winning role

as the “practically perfect” Mary Poppins. David Tomlinson (“Bedknobs and Broomsticks,” “The Love Bug”) plays Mr. Banks and Glynis Johns is his wife and the mother of their two children, who are in need of a nanny. The musical brims with wonderful songs; the Sherman brothers, Robert and Richard, penned the iconic music and lyrics. Some of the nowfamiliar hits in the movie include “A Spoonful of Sugar” and upercalifragilisticexpialidocious.” The film also features one of Walt Disney’s favorite songs by the brothers Sherman, “Save the Birds.” And who can ever forget the chimney sweeps dancing

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That backstory — occupying entirely too much of the script — concerns her love for her doomed alcoholic father, Travis Goff (Colin Farrell), as well as the mother’s sister, Aunt Ellie (Rachel Griffiths), who comes to save the children and who was, in fact, the role model for the flying nanny. The narrative, both fortunately and un-, reflects the “Disney touch,” wherein salient facts of history are ignored (Travers had an adopted son and was bisexual) in order to “prettify” the tale. The upside is having actors as strong as Hanks and Thompson lead the procession as the passionate Disney and the curmudgeonly Travers. Secondary casting also is exemplary, including B.J. Novak and Jason Schwartzman as the songwriter brothers Richard and Robert Sherman; Bradley Whitford as the screenwriter

“Mary Poppins” creator P.L. Travers (Emma Thompson) and movie producer Walt Disney (Tom Hanks) engage in neck-andneck negotiations in the pseudo-biopic “Saving Mr. Banks.” (Courtesy of Walt Disney Pictures) of the musical, Don DaGradi; Kathy Baker as Disney’s studio confidant, Tommie; and Paul Giamatti (when is he ever not terrific?) as her L.A. chauffeur. The film, while maintaining visual authenticity in setting, is uneven due to the elongated origin story. It is strongest in the scenes between Hanks and Thompson, particularly when his confession of having a feckless father who also drank matches her own. The actors

clearly took to each other, and we can see how Disney’s charm caught the acerbic writer off guard and guaranteed him his film — a major financial success and an Oscar-winner in seven categories. The script might have been stronger had it shown us a bit of Disney’s own childhood, as well as exploring in greater depth how his daughters pleaded for him to film the story. However, what’s up there

accurately (it would seem) reflects this untold account, as it really is about the process of the making of “Mary Poppins,” not the actual filming of it. (We don’t meet Julie Andrews or Dick Van Dyke; you can say “hi” to them in the video review below.) For boomers and their grandkids, the end result is bound to entertain. So perhaps we should celebrate what is there and not cry over what is not. “Saving Mr. Banks” is rated PG-13.

deftly and merrily across London rooftops to the lively tune “Chim Cheree”? The approximately 140 minutes of bonus features on the Blu-ray and HD Digital include “Mary-OKEs,” which highlight and present the music from the film in clever ways that allow viewers to sing along to animated words that are displayed onscreen; and “Becoming Mr. Sherman,” which invites you to sit in with actor Jason Schwartzman for a funfilled afternoon with composer

Richard Sherman. (In “Saving Mr. Banks,” Schwartzman portrays the composer.) Hear heartwarming, revealing stories about the making of this beloved musical while getting more insight into the hard-won business agreement between author P.L. Travers and Walt Disney that led to the screen version of “Marry Poppins.”

The Blu-ray or DVD, along with one or several of Travers’s very popular “Mary Poppins” novels, would make a perfect gift for the youngsters on your gift list — and would show them how the books inspired delightful movies. “Mary Poppins” is rated G for general audiences — and of course, for its classic goodness.

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By Larry Jameson PALM DESERT – After an extensive search, The Living Desert has named Allen Monroe as President and Chief Executive Officer of its 1200 acres of zoo, botanical gardens and preserve. Monroe has a 25

year-plus history in project management and business development within conservation organizations throughout the United States. “I look forward to leading The Living Desert’s diverse team of biologists, educators, technical

specialists and volunteers,” said Monroe, who most recently was the director of the North Carolina Aquarium in Pine Knoll Shores. “My experience in field research and working directly with animals transitioned into organizational leadership, but

my passion has always been and remains environmental stewardship and engaging audiences with the conservation message.” Monroe holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Wildlife and Fisheries from Texas A&M

University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Texas. Previous work experience includes executive director of the Capital of Texas Aquarium in Austin, director of husbandry at the Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport, curator at the Indianapolis Zoo, zookeeper at the Fort Worth Zoo, as well as operating his own biological research consulting firm. “Throughout his career, Allen Monroe has led wildlife and conservation organizations with skillful expertise, and most importantly, with positive results,” said Roger Snoble, chair of The Living Desert Board of Trustees. “We believe his ‘hands on’ approach and experience expanding exhibits and programs will build on the legacy of The Living Desert.” Monroe officially joins The Living Desert in mid-January. He is replacing Stacey Johnson, who announced his departure in October to become director of collections at San Diego Zoo Global. In the coming weeks, the two zoo executives will thoughtfully transfer the leadership role. “The Living Desert is poised for growth,” said Monroe. “I am ready to jump in and take on the responsibility for the exciting projects and transformations ahead of us.”

‘Night Crew’ Commandeers DHS Resort By Larry Jameson DESERT HOT SPRINGS – On the heels of its recent election and fiscal dramas, this city finds itself in the curious position of embracing fictional lawlessness.

Production on “The Night Crew,” an ammo-heavy actioner directed by Palm Springs-based filmmaker Christian Sesma, has been underway for more than a week at the partly-renovated and

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recently vacant former Flamingo Hotel on Pierson Boulevard. According to the Internet Movie Data Base, “The Night Crew” concerns a group of desperate bounty hunters who must survive the night in a desert motel while under attack from a horde of savage border runners. The bounty hunters soon realize that their fugitive, a mysterious Asian woman, is much more than she lets on. Stars of the $3 millionbudgeted movie include Danny Trejo, Jason Mewes, Paul Sloan (who wrote the script with Sesma), Luke Goss, Lucina Faulhaber and Chasty Ballesteros. “The Night Crew” is the latest low-budget independent film enterprise from Sesma, who’s been making short and featurelength films since the early 2000s. His movies have done well in home video (including the DVD, pay-per-view and On Demand markets), and his breakout 2010 action-comedy “Shoot the Hero!” became a cable-TV cult item. Ryan Noto, producer of “The Night Crew,” was bullish on the Coachella Valley — and Desert Hot Springs, in particular — for the movie’s shoot, describing it as “the perfect location to depict a border town.” It’s an accolade December 18, 2013

Chasty Ballesteros plays a fugitive woman of mystery in “The Night Crew,” which has been filming at several locations around Desert Hot Springs in recent weeks. that likely will not make it into the city’s marketing campaign. The Desert Hot Springs Film Commission assisted the production company, Premiere

Entertainment, in finding locations that met the filmmakers’ requirements. Watch for the release of “The Night Crew” next year. www.desertstarweekly.com

‘Frond’ Memories at PS Boutique Hotels Happy, Shiny Mid-century Accommodations Offer Retro Desert Luxury

The essence of mid-century modernism is reflected in the stylish Del Marcos (above) and Skylark (below) hotels in Palm Springs. (Courtesy of Del Marcos Hotel, Skylark Hotel) By Pamela Price PALM SPRINGS – Just when you’ve had your fill of indifferent front desk staffers at cookie-cutter, corporatedriven hotels, where hospitality is last on the list of amenities, know that there is an alternative waiting to be discovered. Meet SHoPS (Small Hotels of Palm Springs; smallhotelsofpalmsprings. com), where the Golden Era of desert tourism has been revived and taken root. According to Jay Ramstead, co-founding board member and CFO of the Small Hotels of Palm Springs, Inc., Association of Owners and Managers — a private California mutual-benefit not-for-profit corporation — this preservation-minded group, representing nearly 70 qualifying small and independently owned and operated boutique resorts,

hotels and inns, makes finding that perfect little hideaway a virtual snap. And it couldn’t have come at a better time for the local hospitality industry. I met and mingled with various owners and managers at a ShoPS reception Dec. 9 at the mid-century modern-to-the core Del Marcos Hotel, located in the Historic Tennis Club District. It was if time was in reverse as I visited several of the 16 guestrooms and suites, all of which were furnished in vintage décor. That is where I had my first encounter (since 1957!) with a Zenith stereophonic phonograph. For those who missed out on the frivolous fifties, this is a rectangular wooden console with four legs housing a “phonograph” player — the kind with a needle activating the sound of hit songs

By Larry Jameson PALM DESERT – A special awards ceremony was held last month at The Classic Club to commemorate those who received top scores in the 2013 Coachella Valley Health Collaborative Healthy Lifestyle Challenge. The Coachella Valley Health Collaborative headquarters and administrative support is provided by California State University, San Bernardino Palm Desert Campus. Challengers this year recorded more than 212,793,162 steps or 102,539 miles, which is equivalent to travelling around the Earth four times. This year, all three Coachella Valley school districts competed

on the challenge website, where each district participated in the challenge by logging their steps between last Feb. 1 and July 31. The winner of the “School District vs. School District” award was the Desert Sands Unified School District, which accumulated the most steps during the six-month period. Another hard-fought challenge was between the cities of Cathedral City, La Quinta and Palm Desert. Leaders of each city motivated their respective communities to become more physically active and record their steps on the challenge website. The winner of the “City vs. City” award was La Quinta.

If you’re in the neighborhood on Jan. 13, consider attending a lecture and slide show presented by the Palm Springs Historical Society (pshistoricalsociety.org) called “This Happened at the Palm Springs Police Show.” The event takes place a few miles away at Los Compadres, a historic riding club with stables and a colorful past. During the Golden Era, when celebrated desert rats such as Frank Sinatra, Harpo Marx, Red Skelton and others staged similar shows, the events attracted sell-out crowds. They were organized to raise funds for local law enforcement and related charities. The publicity generated from these shows “gained nationwide publicity for Palm Springs,” according to the Palm Springs Historical Society. Indeed, show-and-tell has never lost its popularity in these carefree desert environs.

from that era. Those were the days of truly romantic tunes such as “You’re a Thousand Miles Away” and “Tonight Tonight” — rhythms echoed to the max in the Del Marcos Hotel’s innovative guestrooms, with shades of chartreuse and orange (Frank Sinatra’s favorite color, I was told) accented by streaks of canary yellow. The décor just thrums with charisma. Among SHoPS 25 member properties are the Willows Historic Palm Springs Inn and the Casa Cody, both in the Historic Tennis Club District. “What turns me on about SHoPS hotels is the fact each has a distinct personality with authentic art and accessories, from chairs to coffee tables,” said local hospitality maven Barbara Wisbey. “These hotels Pamela Price is the cohave personality honoring the author of “Day Trips from essence of the desert lifestyle. Los Angeles,” available at This is the real Palm Springs.” globepequot.com.

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proactive role in promoting overall healthy lifestyles, physical fitness and/or sports. “I am thrilled to receive this year’s Coachella Valley Health Advocate Award,” said Pougnet. “The City of Palm Springs, in partnership with the Clinton Foundation Health Matters Initiative, is committed to supporting health and wellness programs through the Mayor’s Race and Wellness Festival, and I want to thank the Desert Healthcare Foundation and Desert Regional Medical Center for their continued support.” Other community organizations recognized for their participation in the 2013 challenge

included Desert Recreational District, CSUSB Palm Desert Campus and UCR Palm Desert Center. Since its inception four years ago, the Coachella Valley Health Collaborative Healthy Lifestyle Challenge has had over 2,000 active users. The 2013 Coachella Valley Health Collaborative Healthy Lifestyle Challenge was sponsored by Desert Oasis Healthcare, John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital and Desert Health. For more info about the Coachella Valley Health Collaborative Healthy Lifestyle Challenge, contact Gary Jeandron, project director, at 760.341.2883 or gjeandro@csusb.edu.

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It’s Almost Christmas—and the Listening is Easy By Robert Kinsler It wouldn’t be the holiday season without, well, holiday music. The end of this year has seen its share of notable Christmas-themed releases — with the following trio topping my own list of recommended stocking stuffers.

is graced by bells that provide an elegant counterpoint to the infectious beat of “Bells of Love,” while a haunting “Sleep Quietly” is revealed sparsely. Fans of Erasure’s ’80s hits will love the driving and decidedly danceable “Make It Wonderful” and “Loving Man.” In addition to the stellar originals, reworked Artist: Erasure gems include a lush synth-swept Title: “Snow Globe” (Mute) “Gaudete,” New Wave-flavored Listen if you enjoy: Depeche “The Christmas Song” and Mode, Pet Shop Boys evocative “Bleak Midwinter.” Info: The influential and gifted erasureinfo.com. songwriting duo of Vince Clarke and Andy Bell — better known Artist: Peggy Duquesnel as Erasure — have plenty to Title: “All I Ask for celebrate, as evidenced by their Christmas” (Joyspring Music) masterful “Snow Globe.” The Listen if you enjoy: “A electronica sound of Erasure Charlie Brown Christmas”

soundtrack, She & Him’s “A Very She & Him Christmas” With a rash of new Christmas music titles released every year, it’s clear that many listeners still keep going back to hear classic collections released in the ’50s and ’60s. The timeless “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” featuring the Vince Guaraldi Trio, is one of the true standouts, yet few subsequent releases have mined the jazz territory explored on that album. However, jazz singer-keyboardist and composer Peggy Duquesnel has just issued

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enjoy: Mindy Smith’s 2007 “My Holiday” album, Aimee Mann’s “One More Drifter in the Snow” Mindy Smith brings her considerable and wide-ranging powers as singer, songwriter and guitarist to the Christmas season via the potent “Snowed In.” An undeniable follow-up to her outstanding 2007 “My Holiday,” “Snowed In” is a fivesong EP that features two original songs (including the beautiful title track) and artful reworkings of Christmastime favorites, including a soaring “What Child is This” and an especially lovely “Silent Night.” Ah, visions of sugarplums… Info: mindysmithmusic.com.

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By Frieda Noone PALM DESERT – Tony Award-winning actress Bernadette Peters will return to the Coachella Valley for a special performance to benefit the College of the Desert (COD). “Stepping Out for COD with Bernadette Peters” will be held Feb. 19 at the McCallum Theatre. One of Broadway’s brightest stars, Peters received Tonys for her performance in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hit musical “Song and Dance” and her portrayal of Annie Oakley in “Annie Get Your Gun.” Peters received a special Tony Award for her charitable efforts with Broadway Barks!, which promotes animal adoption. “Supporting College of the Desert is one of the smartest

investments we can make for our community,” said Diane Gershowitz, COD Foundation board member and event co-chair. “The growth of our local economy depends on an educated workforce, making College of the Desert a vital engine for the Coachella Valley’s long-term economic health.” Sponsorship opportunities, offering premier seating and event benefits, are presently available by contacting the COD Foundation at 760.346.3363. “Stepping Out for COD with Bernadette Peters” starts at 8 p.m. at the McCallum, located at 73000 Fred Waring Drive. Tickets begin at $65 and can be purchased by calling 760.340.2787 or by visiting mccallumtheatre.com. www.desertstarweekly.com

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT .The following person is (are) doing business as: 1a DESERT IMPORT/EXPORT AUTO SALES 74990 JONI DR. #1 PALM DESERT, CA 92260. Mailing Address 17 CHANDON CT RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270. Riverside County. Full name of registrant(s): 2a. KERRI ELIZABETH DEPIERRO 17 CHANDON CT RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270. This business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 2008. 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: KERRI E. DEPIERRO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 12/09/2013.LARRY W. WARD, Signed by: V. BOYZO-SAUCEDO I-2013-03152 Note: THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (see Section 14411, et seq., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Run date 12/18, 25, 1/1, 1/8/2014. DSW 13-30475 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT .The following person is (are) doing business as: 1a PLANT IT GREEN SAFE GROW SOLUTIONS 31870 AVE LA GAVIOTA CATHEDRAL CITY CA 92234. Riverside County. Full name of registrant(s): 2a. KENNETH DANIEL BLAKELEY 31870 AVE LA GAVIOTA CATHEDRAL CITY CA 92234. This business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime.) Signed: KENNETH D BLAKELEY. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 12/11/2013. LARRY W. WARD, Signed by: S. PEREZ I-201303178. Note: THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (see Section 14411, et seq., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Run date 12/18, 25, 1/3, 1/8/2013. DSW 13-30474 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT .The following person is (are) doing business as: 1a KINGDOM SHIRTS 80765 CANYON-TRAIL INDIO CA 92201. Riverside County. Full name of registrant(s): 2a. DARNELL DURAY REED 80765 CANYON TRAIL INDIO CA 92201. This business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 4/1/13. 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: DARNELL REED. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 12/13/2013.LARRY W. WARD, Signed by: S. ROMERO I-2013-03190 Note: THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (see Section 14411, et seq., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Run date 12/18, 25, 1/3, 1/8/2013. DSW 13-473

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TIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (see Section 14411, et seq., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Run date 12/4, 11, 18, 25, 2013. DSW 13-30469 AMENDED STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following fictitious business name(s) has been abandoned by the following person(s): TO DYE FOR HAIR STUDIO 45120 SAN PABLO SUITE 2K PALM DESERT CA 92260 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Full name of registrant(s): TRACY MARIE HUNSBERGER 74378 MYRSIER AVE PALM DESERT CA 92260.This business is conducted by: A INDIVIDUAL. The fictitious name(s) referred to above were abandoned in Riverside County on July17,2013 The fictitious business name(s) referred to above was filed in Riverside County on APRIL 5TH 2010 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: TRACY HUNSBERGER. LARRY W. WARD, Signed by: T. JENSEN Deputy I-201000928 NOTE: THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (see Section 14411, et seq., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Run Date 7/24, 7/31, 8/7 and 8/14/13 Amended 12/18, 25, 1/3, 1/8/2013. DSW 13-30313 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMEThe following fictitious business name(s) POSH PALM SPRINGS 530 E MEL AVE, PALM SPRINGS CA 92262JAY CORPORATION 530 E MEL AVE PALM SPRINGS CA 92262. This business is conducted by: CORPORATION. The fictitious business name(s) referred to above was filed in Riverside County on 4/10/2013. 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: Michael S Antal This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County, signed by Larry W. Ward by D. Perez, Deputy on Dec. 02, 2013. File No.o. I-201300988 DSW 13-30464 Pub 12/4, 11, 18, 25, 2013. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT .The following person is (are) doing business as: 1a POSH PALM SPRINGS 530 E MEL AVENUE, PALM SPRINGS CA 92262 Riverside County. Full name of registrant(s): 2a. SANTONY INVESTMENTS, LLC 1048 DANE DRIVE PALM SPRINGS CA 92262. This business is conducted by: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above. . I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime.) Signed: SANTO ALOISI MANAGING MEMBER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 12/02/2013 .LARRY W. WARD, Signed by: D.PEREZ I-2013-03096 Note: THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (see Section 14411, et seq., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Run date 12/4, 11, 18, 25, 2013. DSW 13-30463 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT .The following person is (are) doing business as: 1a RAWATION 2580 E.TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY #311 PALM SPRINGS CA 92262 Riverside County. Full name of registrant(s): 2a. SARENA RACHELLE NELSON 2580 E. TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY #311 PALM SPRINGS CA 92262. This business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above. . I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime.) Signed: SARENA NELSON This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 11/27/2013 .LARRY W. WARD, Signed by: S..PEREZ I-2013-03084 Note: THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (see Section 14411, et seq., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Run date 12/4, 11, 18, 25, 2013. DSW 13-30461

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT .The following person is (are) doing business as: 1a BOM DIA SKIN AND ILLUMINOUS BRONZING 73211 FRED WARNING DRIVE PALM DESERT CA 92211 Riverside County. Full name of registrant(s): 2a. AMANDA VIDAL OSMAN 75275 CAMELLO COURT PALM DESERT CA 92211. 2b. JEANETTE-DE GUZMAN 69738 KENT PLACE CATHEDRAL CITY CA 92234. This business is conducted by: CO-PARTNERS. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above. . I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime.) Signed: JEANETTE DE GUZMAN This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 11/05/2013 .LARRY W. WARD, Signed by: T. JENSEN I-2013-02935. Note: 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 APN: 694-010-015-6 TS No: CA05002516-13-1 AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTI- TO No: 1504116 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

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YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED July 16, 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On January 13, 2014 at 09:00 AM, at the front steps to the entrance of the former Corona Police Department 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 July 24, 2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0478739 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, executed by SHAUN CARLIN A SINGLE MAN , as Trustor(s), in favor of NATIONAL CITY MORTGAGE A DIVISION OF NATIONAL CITY BANK 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: 34940 TIOGA, 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 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 $138,048.28 (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 Priority Posting and Publishing at 714573-1965 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, CA05002516-13-1. 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: December 10, 2013 TRUSTEE CORPS TS No. CA05002516-131 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 949-2528300 Joseph Barragan, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.priorityposting.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Priority Posting and Publishing at 714-573-1965 TRUSTEE CORPS MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. P1074326 12/18, 12/25, 01/01/2014. DSW 13-30472 APN: 657-201-006-7 Property : 16645 AVENIDA ATEZADA, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240 Title Order No. : 7912063 Trustee Sale No. : 8686002462-F00 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED April 07, 2009. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On January 03, 2014, Sage Point Lender Services, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT drawn on a state or national bank, cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN BELOW MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST Executed by: RAUL E. GALLO AND BERENICE C. GALLO, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded on April 17, 2009, as Instrument No. 2009-0191520, at Page 7 of Official Records, in the office of the County Recorder of Riverside County, California Date of Sale: January 03, 2014 at 09:00 AM Place of Sale: at the Auction.Com Room of the 400 North Main Street, Corona, CA 92880 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 16645 AVENIDA ATEZADA, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240 APN# 657-201-006-7 The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Sale is $111,682.03. 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

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recorded in the County where the real property is located. 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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to the return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. 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 (800) 280-2832 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.AUCTION.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 8686-002462-F00. 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: December 4, 2013 Sage Point Lender Services, LLC 400 Exchange, Suite 110 Irvine, CA 92602 949-265-9940 Iuliia Calloway FOR TRUSTEE’S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (800) 2802832 or visit WWW.AUCTION.COM SAGE POINT LENDER SERVICES, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NPP0224344 To: DESERT STAR WEEKLY PUB: 12/11/2013, 12/18/2013, 12/25/2013. DSW 13-30471 Trustee Sale No . 1300022 Loan No. Title Order No. 1512765 APN 644-203-007-0TRA No. 014074 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/28/2009. 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 01/02/2014 at 09:00AM, IE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS FORECLOSURES as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 06/24/2010 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 2010-0291721 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, executed by: DONNA MARIE TRYON, as Trustor, , as beneficiary, 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, 849 W. 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 54 OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS HIGHLANDS UNIT NO.3 AS SHOWN BY MAP ON FILE IN BOOK 33, PAGES 76 TO 78 INCLUSIVE OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. EXCEPT THEREFROM ALL OIL, GAS AND MINERAL RIGHTS ALREADY RESERVED OF RECORD. The property heretofore described is being sold lias is”, The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 13635 AVENIDA LA VISTA, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92590. 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: $97,409.65 (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 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 (714) 573-1965 or visit this Internet Web site www.priorityposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 1300022. 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: 12/5/13 Cheyenne Blue Cayman Safe Investments, LP c/o IE Business Solutions Foreclosures 357 N. Sheridan Street Suite 101 Corona, CA 92880 (909) 547-3599 Sale Information Line: (714) 573-1965 Ann Ector, Forclosure Officer P1073939 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/2013. DSW 13-30470 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File No. 7042.11077 Title Order No. NXCA-0108430 MIN No. 1000285-1000104111-4 APN 639-222-0334 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/06/06. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF

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YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in §5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. Trustor(s): ALTON E. GRANGER, JR., AN UNMARRIED MAN Recorded: 04/13/06, as Instrument No. 2006-0266513, of Official Records of RIVERSIDE County, California. Date of Sale: 12/24/13 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: In front of the Corona Civic Center, located at 849 W Sixth Street, Corona, CA The purported property address is: 66108 2ND STREET, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240 Assessors Parcel No. 639-222-033-4 The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $93,607.73. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid, plus interest. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the beneficiary, the Trustor or the trustee. 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 877-4849942 or 800-280-2832 or visit this Internet Web site www.USA-Foreclosure.com or www.Auction. com using the file number assigned to this case 7042.11077. 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: December 2, 2013 NORTHWEST TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC., as Trustee Victoria Gutierrez, Authorized Signatory 1241 E. Dyer Road, Suite 250, Santa Ana, CA 92705 866-3876987 Sale Info website: www.USA-Foreclosure. com or www.Auction.com Automated Sales Line: 877-484-9942 or 800-280-2832 Reinstatement and Pay-Off Requests: 866-387-NWTS THIS OFFICE IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ORDER # 7042.11077: 12 /04/2013,12/11/2013,12/18/2013. DSW 13-30468 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File No. 7042.11212 Title Order No. NXCA-0110305 MIN No. 100039046748662661 APN 764-380030-5 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/08/05. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in §5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. Trustor(s): LARRY NEWBERRY AND APRIL NEWBERRY, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 04/13/05, as Instrument No. 2005-0290514, of Official Records of RIVERSIDE County, California. Date of Sale: 12/24/13 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: In front of the Corona Civic Center, located at 849 W Sixth Street, Corona, CA The purported property address is: 60312 SWEETSHADE LANE, LA QUINTA, CA 92253 Assessors Parcel No. 764-380-030-5 The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $325,309.56. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid, plus interest. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the beneficiary, the Trustor or the trustee. 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

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Trustee Sale No. 12-518570 PHH Title Order No. 130155459-CA-MAI APN 625-530-058-8 NOTICE OF TRUSTEEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 02/13/07. 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 12/24/13 at 9:00 AM, Aztec Foreclosure Corporation as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by William H. Duncan Jr. and Sarah Duncan, husband and wife as community property with right of survivorship, as Trustor(s), in favor of Merrill Lynch Credit Corporation, a Delaware Corporation, as Beneficiary, Recorded on 02/21/07 in Instrument No. 2007-0119703 of official records in the Office of the county recorder of RIVERSIDE County, California; Everbank, as the current Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state of federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state), At the front steps to the entrance of the former Corona Police Department 849 W.

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Sixth Street, Corona, CA, 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 described as: 74430 PALO VERDE DRIVE, INDIAN WELLS, CA 92210 The property heretofore described is being sold â&#x20AC;&#x153;as isâ&#x20AC;?. 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: $1,638,818.11 (Estimated) Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. 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. DATE: 11-12-13 Robbie Weaver Assistant Secretary & Assistant Vice President Aztec Foreclosure Corporation 6 Venture, Suite 305 Irvine, CA 92618 Phone: (877) 257-0717 or (602) 638-5700 Fax: (602) 638-5748 www.aztectrustee.com 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 recorderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office or a title insurance company, either of which

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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 or visit this Internet Web site, using the file number assigned to this case 12-518570. 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. Call 714-573-1965 http://www.Priorityposting.com Or Aztec Foreclosure Corporation (877) 257-0717 www.aztectrustee.com P1072591 12/4, 12/11, 12/18/2013 DSW 13-30465 NOTICE OF TRUSTEEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SALE TS No. 130007249 Title Order No. 13-0022352 APN No. 656-262-002-5 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/18/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by SILVIA CUAMANI, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SPERATE PROPERTY, dated 04/18/2005 and recorded 5/5/2005, as Instrument No. 2005-0355699, in Book N/A, Page N/A, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Riverside County, State of

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California, will sell on 01/03/2014 at 9:00AM, 400 North Main Street, Corona, CA 92880 Auction.com Room at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 67657 SAN TOMAS 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. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $343,457.20. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;AS ISâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. 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 a property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle

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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 recorderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 1-800-281-8219 or visit this Internet Web site www.recontrustco.com, using the file number assigned to this case 13-0007249. 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. DATED: 09/06/2013 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone/Sale Information: (800) 2818219 By: Trusteeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. FEI # 1006.246191 12/04, 12/11, 12/18/2013.DSW 13-30462

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APN: 768-490-010-5 Property : 51092 Oceano Rd, Coachella, CA 92236 Title Order No. : 130118902 Trustee Sale No. : 2200-006013-F00 NOTICE OF TRUSTEEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED February 20, 2009. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On December 27, 2013, Sage Point Lender Services, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT drawn on a state or national bank, cashierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN BELOW MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST Executed by: Juan Zamora, and Melissa Borgetti, husband and wife as joint tenants, and Amelia Gonzalez, a single woman Recorded on February 25, 2009, as Instrument No. 20090089805, of Official Records, in the office of the County Recorder of Riverside County, California Date of Sale: December 27, 2013 at 09:00 AM Place of Sale: at the Auction.Com Room of the 400 North Main Street, Corona, CA 92880 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 51092 OCEANO RD, COACHELLA, CA 92236 APN# 768-490-010-5 The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Sale is $207,114.55. 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. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to the return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgageeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorney. 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 recorderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 280-2832 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.AUCTION.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 2200-006013-F00. 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: 11/27/13 Sage Point Lender Services, LLC 400 Exchange, Suite 110 Irvine, CA 92602 949-2659940 Joseph Hirschy FOR TRUSTEEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (800) 280-2832 or visit WWW.AUCTION.COM SAGE POINT LENDER SERVICES, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NPP0224162 To: DESERT STAR WEEKLY PUB: 12/04/2013, 12/11/2013, 12/18/2013. DSW 13-30466

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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 877-484-9942 or 800-280-2832 or visit this Internet Web site www.USA-Foreclosure.com or www.Auction.com using the file number assigned to this case 7042.11212. 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 26, 2013 NORTHWEST TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC., as Trustee Victoria Gutierrez, Authorized Signatory 1241 E. Dyer Road, Suite 250, Santa Ana, CA 92705 866-387-6987 Sale Info website: www.USA-Foreclosure.com or www.Auction.com Automated Sales Line: 877-484-9942 or 800280-2832 Reinstatement and Pay-Off Requests: 866-387-NWTS THIS OFFICE IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ORDER # 7042.11212: 12/04/2013,12/11/2013,1 2/18/2013. DSW 13-30467

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By Jackie Devereaux PALM SPRINGS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The U.S. Supreme Court handed down a historic ruling on Wednesday, Jun. 26 to grant same sex marriages across the nation. In their ruling on DOMA and Californiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Proposition 8, the justices overturned a previous lower court ruling which declared same sex marriage unconstitutional. Within minutes of the landmark ruling, local hoteliers and wedding planners scrambled to promote Palm Springs as a premiere wedding destination. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Supreme Courtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

historic action today overturning DOMA and dismissing the appeal of Californiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Proposition 8, clearing the way for same-sex marriage in our state is a huge victory for the LGBT community. This is about equal rights and I HT NYH[PĂ&#x201E;LK [OH[ [OL JV\Y[ OHZ recognized that we are all the same,â&#x20AC;? said Palm Springs Mayor Steve Pougnet. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My husband Christopher and I look forward to same-sex weddings commencing again in the state of California â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and rest assured the City of Palm Springs will continue to be a destination committed to celebrating the

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institution of marriage, both heterosexual and same-sex,â&#x20AC;? Pougnet said in a prepared statement â&#x20AC;&#x153;Riverside County is prepared to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples and record their marriages immediately after the anticipated direction is received from the state and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Hopefully that day will be here soon,â&#x20AC;? said Supervisor John J. Benoit. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled on the matter of Hollingsworth v. Perry, making

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Local Men Charged in Vanderbilt Rape Case By Jackie Devereaux PALM DESERT - The attorney for one of the men charged with allegedly tampering with evidence in a Vanderbilt rape case said his client, Joseph Dominick Quinzio, 20, of Palm Desert, received a video of the alleged rape through his phone as a text message. Criminal Defense Attorney )YL[[ .YLLUĂ&#x201E;LSK ^P[O [OL 3VZ (UNLSLZ SH^ Ă&#x201E;YT VM 2LUULY HUK Greenfield admitted that his client, Quinzio, â&#x20AC;&#x153;saw the video

and became very disturbed.â&#x20AC;? Quinzio, along with Miles Finley, 19, of Bermuda Dunes are friends of Brandon Vandenburg, 20, of Indio. The three young men played football together at Xavier College Preparatory High School in Palm Desert. Vandenburg was arrested MVY Ă&#x201E;]L JV\U[Z VM YHWL HUK [^V counts of sexual battery against an unconscious 21-year-old female Vanderbilt student. Vandenburg is also charged with videotaping the female victim

and passing on those videos to others. The alleged rape and video tapping took place on June 23 in Tennessee. .YLLUĂ&#x201E;LSK ZHPK [OL ]PKLV was sent to his client. Quinzio and Finley both are charged with tampering with electronic evidence and scheduled to appear in separate courtrooms on Tuesday, Aug. 20 for extradition hearings. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (Quinzio) being accused of somehow tampering with or destroying evidence, and

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German son seeks reunion with father By Jackie Devereaux Emin Bernd Alihodic was born on July 21, 1951 in Siegen, Germany and immigrated to the United States sometime in the late 1980s. Alihodic left behind two children and an ex-wife. His son, Jens (Alihodic) Luschnt, 35, came to Palm Springs on Monday, Aug. 12 to search for his biological father with only a

newspaper article describing how his dad was rescued twice off Mount San Jacinto on Feb. 9, 2009 and then again on May 13, 2010. Jens, who speaks little or no English, was adopted by his stepfather at the age of 10 and only knows a little about his biological father from stories his mother told him through the years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to know more

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Tend carefully to career and your reputation. Things change, everything’s in review and past events come alive again. Be kind and giving with coworkers. You may feel compromised professionally. Observe this carefully; make no unnecessary moves or decisions. You may not realize your value or CANCER the value of others. In a Venus retrograde situation, this is not You may remember past partners unusual. Allow bonds of respect and relationships. You may feel to direct your decisions. alone or misunderstood. It’s important to talk all situations through with those you love. TAURUS Refrain from judgments, gossip, You may have an encounter being distant emotionally. Be with faith, religion or a white transparent, have patience and horse — riding over the plains wait out everything that feels having an adventure. You may uncomfortable. Things from the have disagreements with others past appear (chaos) seeking a new philosophically. You’ll assess and level of harmony. reassess your values, personal beliefs and all you’ve done and LEO considered the last eighteen months. You will refine and perhaps Do all you can to make work and redesign whatever it is you’re work relationships harmonious and envisioning. unstressful. Maintain clear concise information. Display real caring and compassion to coworkers. Allow GEMINI nothing to disturb the holidays. An interesting time for Geminis. Create a warm environment in your Venus is your soul ruler (this is heart and home, inviting everyone

VIRGO Whenever a sense of an argument arises or a feeling of chaos emerges in your world, realize it is Ray 4 (light from a star in the Big Dipper) seeking the next level of harmony which you are to bring forth. Allow everyone their own beliefs. Don’t complicate others with information not able to be processed; sometimes new ideas are too fiery to absorb. Everyone’s soul takes care of them. Your soul keeps you from disillusion. LIBRA There’s something unspoken in your relationship to family. Every family is a Holy Family, always learning new things together at different levels. No family is dysfunctional. Every family is learning how to awaken. Sometime in the next year you may come to a state of rapprochement with your family. You are ruled by Venus. You will ponder upon love for the next five months. SCORPIO

It would be good this Christmas to tithe in great quantities, to tithe from your heart. To give and then give some more to those in need. Not holding back. To tithe until you love so much you weep for those in need in the world. This is your Christmas gift to the world and to yourself. The results will be unsurpassed by any other experience. In the coming months, issues of money will surface. This tithing is a means of securing an insecurity you may feel. Just do it. CAPRICORN Your personal appearance, sense of self, even your mannerisms are beginning to change. And therefore who you project out into the world that others see. In meditation each morning, we call for the sun’s light and our prayers to rest within and emanate a light from each of us. This light helps others discover their Path of Return. You are on that Path. You must rest more, not worry, stand in the sun’s light each day and take on no new responsibilities.

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“Blurred Lines” and dazzling viewers in a metallic mini-dress with matching knee-high boots. The sparking bombshell, who kept a safer distance from the crooner than Miley Cyrus, delivered a powerful new rap verse to the smash hit sans “twerking” drama. Yet, she is certainly no stranger to controversy having turned heads with her provocative videos for her hits “Two Times” and “Pu$$y.” Other notables joining the Sydney, Australia-born rapper include rock band and stars

You may feel obscure for a while; it’s okay. You’re behind veils doing inner work for the next many months. The inner work illuminates and supports the outer. PISCES You may want to make contact with previous friends and lovers, and with some you will. However, do not expect any responses. The past has withdrawn as much as possible so you can move forward in the vision of the new world. Also, friends from the past may not be able to withstand your extreme intensity. They are not disinterested; they simply can’t respond. Use your present communications with those who already love you. There are many. Risa D’Angeles is the founder and director of the Esoteric & Astrological Studies Research Institute: nightlifenews.com, or on Facebook, Risa’s Esoteric Astrology. She can be reached at risagoodwill@gmail.com

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By Daniel Marinelli COACHELLA VALLEY – With high school girls soccer preseason schedules coming to a close last week, the La Quinta Blackhawks (7-1), Coachella Valley Arabs (5-2) and Xavier Prep Saints (4-2-1) have proven to be the early favorites as Desert Valley League (DVL) play sets to begin. If La Quinta wins the league this year, it will be their second consecutive and fifth DVL title in the last eight years. To win the DVL championship, the Blackhawks are going to need junior goalie Arianna Rodriquez (19 saves) and senior striker Brielle Leon (12 goals, 7 assists) to continue performing at a high level. Having scored six goals thus far, sophomore forward Jessica Montano has been a big factor in the Blackhawks’ early success and could become a salient contributor as opponents start figuring out the in-game tendencies of her dynamic teammate, Leon. Rodriquez, Leon and Montano have helped the Blackhawks achieve an impressive, 10 to 1 — goals scored to goals allowed — ratio. Coachella Valley is the only other DVL team with a similar ratio, scoring 37 goals and giving up a stingy seven. Coachella Valley’s offense started the season on fire,

averaging eight goals per game, in their first three games. However, in the previous four games, the Arabs averaged a measly 1.75 goals a game. Additionally, the Arabs scored a total of one goal against Hemet and Hemet-based Tahquitz last week. After tallying 15 goals last year for the Arabs, forward and captain Alondra Gutierrez picked up where she left off and — along with co-captain Alexis Garcia — currently leads the team with six goals.

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Yet, to legitimately compete with La Quinta for DVL’s best, the Arabs need more offensive production from forward’s Nancy Arredondo and Nancy Arias, who currently have two goals apiece. By earning wins three and four last week, Xavier Prep is also looking like a team that could make a realistic push for the DVL title. Despite scoring seven goals in their most recent win against Twentynine Palms, the Saints offense has not been up to par with the DVL’s best. Replacing the 22 combined goals scored by Sasha Chasen, Chanel Monica and Marina Olvera from last year’s Saints team has not been easy, but current Saints Avery Vuksic, Tatum Meza and

Ashley Valencia are trying their best, with four goals, each. Glenda Lopez, last year’s second-leading goal scorer for Xavier Prep, with eight goals, has been a preseason disappointment this year, netting just one goal. Xavier Prep is relying on Lopez’s scoring to fend off the middle-tier DVL teams. Come February, the Palm Desert Aztecs (3-3-1) hope to be in the DVL’s upper tier, as well. Though, with the competitiveness of the league this year, it is less likely the Aztecs will finish second in the DVL — like last year’s team. The Aztecs started the season with three straight wins but have fallen off of late, suffering three losses and a tie in their last four matches. Keeping the Aztecs alive is senior forward Elizabeth Aguirre, who, in five games, has scored eight of the team’s 11 goals. The Aztecs’ co-leader in goals scored last year, Katrina Ugalde, has surprisingly failed to net one goal this year. If the Aztecs want to challenge the rest of the league, Ugalde and junior midfielder Savannah Chisholm (one goal) need to contribute more to the Aztecs’ offense. The unproven Indio Rajahs, Palm Springs Indians and Cathedral City Lions seasons have just begun and are 2-1, 1-1 and 1-1-1, respectively. La Quinta began league play

at Indio Dec. 17. Also on that date, Coachella Valley opened DVL play at home against Cathedral City and Palm Desert traveled to Xavier Prep. On Dec. 19, La

Quinta was bracing for a tough home matchup against Coachella Valley and Cathedral City was set to play at Palm Desert.

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Central High School Spartans 41 / Shadow Hills High School Knights 37

Cathedral City High School Lions 62 / San Ysidro High School Cougars 57

Christian High School Patriots 68 / Indio High School Rajahs 55

IMPERIAL – Nathanael Tiaga scored 20 points against Cathedral City in the semifinals of the Imperial Tournament. But he only put up two points in the Knights’ (0-0 in De Anza, 4-3 Overall) four-point loss against the Imperialbased Spartans (0-0 in Imperial Valley, 5-3 Overall) in the Dec. 14 championship game. Instead, Shadow Hills’ leading scorer Eric Piscatella (10.7 PPG) led the way with 11 points and five assists; teammate Hiram Rodriguez had 10 points and seven rebounds. The championship was relatively close but Shadow Hills’ demise was in the second quarter, when the Spartans outscored the Knights by seven points — a large differential in a tightly played game. On Dec.17, the Knights traveled to Palo Verde Valley High School to take on the Yellowjackets. The Knights do not play their first De Anza League game until after the New Year.

IMPERIAL – The Lions (0-0 in DVL, 6-1 Overall) split a double header on Dec. 14, losing the first game of their season to Shadow Hills High School (47-41) in the semifinals of the Imperial Tournament. In the latter game, the Lions got back on track with a close win over San Diego-based San Ysidro (0-0 in South Bay, 4-5 Overall) in the tournament’s third-place game. Cathedral City had won their first five games to start the season until losing to Shadow Hills — a team the Lions had beaten earlier in the season. In spite of the first blemish on their schedule, the Lions still boast the DVL’s best nonleague record and are looking like early favorites to earn a playoff spot awarded to the league’s top teams. Cathedral City is trying to improve upon last year’s 17-win season in which the Lions stormed out of the gate with a similar five-game winning streak. On Dec. 17, Cathedral City started their league schedule and had an opportunity to start a new win streak in what looked to be a good game against the Coachella Valley High School Arabs. On Dec. 19, Cathedral City takes on the Palm Desert High School Aztecs. Both games were to take place at Cathedral City High School.

IMPERIAL – Despite losing to El Cajon-based Christian (0-0 in Central, 3-5 Overall) in the Imperial Tournament on Dec. 14, Indio (0-0 in DVL, 6-4 Overall) has found a star in senior Isaiah Thomas. Thomas scored 15 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in the Rajahs win over the Patriots. Cesar Cid added 20 points. In a double-digit win over Palo Verde Valley High School (72-36) on Dec. 13, Thomas recorded a triple-double (double-digit totals in three major statistical categories) with 21 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds. Additionally, Thomas came one assist and one rebound shy of posing triple-doubles against Temecula-based Chaparral High School and Desert Mirage High School, respectively, in the last week and a half. “(Thomas) has been great,” said Rajahs head coach Ivery Thompson. “He goes out there each game and tries to do whatever is necessary for our team to win. He knows he cannot do it alone, so he uses his assists to get other guys going.” Through Indio’s first 10 games, Thomas is averaging a double-double — 21.8 points and 11.2 rebounds per game. However, Indio has not been a one-man show: Rajahs senior guard Cid is averaging a solid 16.7 points per game. In all 10 games, Thomas and Cid have combined to score at least half of Indio’s total points. The Rajahs started DVL play on Dec. 17 against the Blackhawks at La Quinta High School.

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“Ancient Writings” demonstrates the intricacies of Bob Hoffmann’s unique fabric art. By Frieda Noone PALM SPRINGS – Bill Anson Gallery is pleased to present the intriguing and subtle sewnfabric collages of award-winning artist Bob Hoffmann are on display at the Bill Anson Gallery through Jan. 14. This represents Hoffmann’s largest-ever exhibition in the desert. Greatly influenced by his

career as an architect in San Francisco and Palm Springs, Hoffmann’s meditative designs emerge from interlocking shapes and patterns to create images that are greater than the sum of their parts. Some pieces are an exploration of overlapping and interlocking patterns and forms; others are fabric deconstructions that transform fabric into abstract

images. “I’ve had a love affair with fabric all my adult life, which now manifests itself in the creation of fabric art,” explains Hoffmann. “What I do is construct, arrange, deconstruct and rearrange fabrics. Simply put, I use fabric instead of paint to create art.” The gallery also features contemporary sculptures

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