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City Gets $500K

Residents in the City of Desert Hot Springs are all smiles after learning that the CPV Sentinel Energy Project presented a check for $500,000 to Mayor Yvonne Parks at last week’s city council meeting.

Previously, the power plant gave the city $250,000 bringing their current gift to $750,000. The $500,000 is the second installment on a total pledge of $3 million for the city’s coffers.

The CPV Sentinel Energy Project also has been a long-term supporter of

Family Services of the Desert and Food Now. The company made a $25,000 contribution at the groundbreaking of the plant in July, 2011 and has provided ongoing support since then.

The CPV Sentinel Energy Project underwrote the cost of 300 Thanksgiving dinners for Family Services of the Desert event providing Thanksgiving dinners to needy families in DHS. Story continues on 6 DHS City Manager Rick Daniels, Mayor Yvonne Parks and Brian Rix, Senior Partner of BRC

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DHS City Manager Reports Growth

By Jackie Devereaux

Assemblymen Manuel Perez, DHS Mayor Yvonne Parks and CBS Local 2 Meterologist Patrick Evans hand out food

DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA – A city manager’s report issued last week reported that the 2012 Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) increased a whopping 13 percent over the same period in 2011.

First quarter TOT increases are great news to a town that has performed poorly in generating enough of these kinds of revenues prior to 2008 when City Manager Rick Daniels took over the helm.

Despite the past economic downturn these numbers indicate the economy is back on an upturn. People are traveling more. “This increase means more people are visiting Desert Hot Springs, staying at our hotels and spas. More people are spending their hard-

earned money here generating even more sales tax revenue for the city.” Daniels said.

“Every month has been an improvement over the same time period last year with a 13 percent overall increase in just the first (and traditionally the toughest) quarter. That is a credit to the high quality and unique product that our hotelier’s provide to tourists as well as to their innovative marketing approach.

Come visit the 3rd Annual Spa Tour and see for yourself,” Daniels said.

“These aren’t forecasts. These aren’t projections. These are real events in real time.

“Add this piece of good news to the city leading the Valley and in some quarters the Story Continues on 19

Enforcement Patrols wins Site ‘Junker’ Vehicles squeaker

Kathy DeRosa

Saturday, Dec. 1

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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA – Residents with unsightly cars parked on dirt lots or lands will be cited by Code Enforcement Officers during beefed-up patrols.

“As the result of a request of one of our councilors, code is doing a saturation patrol today to warn, notify or cite all properties with parking on dirt surfaces. The end result will be whether they have been warned, notified or cited before. “ The allegation was that the c i t y wa s e n ga ge d i n s e l e c t ive enforcement. All 286 cases since 20 09 were analyzed. The analysis

did not substantiate that claim, but this action will assure that even the appearance is not there.

“We all want Code Enforcement to be fair and equal across the city.

Please be advised that there are some properties that have pre-existing, nonconforming uses that are exempt from the regulation because they existed before the city was incorporated in 1963.

“These properties will be required to upgrade their parking surface during their next discretionary request of the City, such as an expansion or a major remodel,” Daniels said.

CAT H E D R A L C I T YIncumbent Mayor Kathy DeRosa pulled off a last minute surge in her race against former 911 administrator Chuck Yarborough and was certified as the winner with 13 votes separating the two top candidates. The city has a history of close races; the 2004 race that swept DeRosa into office and defeated her brother-in-law George Stettler was decided with only 26 votes.

Mayor DeRosa came under repeated attack by her opponents for decisions

made in reaction to cuts made to personnel and programs reacting to the state takeover of redevelopment funds. The entire council voted on the cuts and the budget that emerged from numerous meetings and forums, some which the public participated in. Cities throughout the state have faced similar obstacles in realigning budgets and services.

"We are bringing it Back" 25th Annual Desert Hot Springs

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This event was made possible by the City of Desert Hot Springs, the Community Cultures Affair Commission, the Volunteers of the DHS Holiday Parade Commission and donations by Desert Valley Disposal, Mission Springs Water District , Miracle Springs Resort & Spa.

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he old saying, “That charity begins at home,” is truer now than ever before. If you’re going to give money to charitable organizations this holiday season there are some harsh facts and figures you need to know about who’s profiting from those in need.

After some fact checking I became very disturbed about how much of my hard-earned money actually goes to those in need. Turns out that some of the biggest and most popular charities are the most egregious when it comes to dispensing funds.

The president of The United Way, Brian Gallagher receives a $375,000 base salary along with numerous yearly expense benefits. If Gallagher’s salary doesn’t raise an eyebrow, than how about the $1.2 million salary that CEO Caryl M. Stern of UNICEF receives plus all expenses including a Rolls Royce vehicle! Allegedly less than five cents of your donated dollar

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goes to this international cause. So don’t get teary-eyed when you see those UNICEF television commercials of emaciated children in Africa with flies on their faces dying from starvation and disease.

Then we have a man who may be the worst charity offender of all. Goodwill CEO and owner Mark Curran profits more than $2.3 million each year from his stores. Remember that when you donate clothing, shoes, furniture, appliances, bicycles or anything to his business, he sells those items for a profit. Curran pays nothing for his products, pays his workers minimum wage and zero dollars go to help anyone. If you want to donate discarded goods, then give them to Angel View Crippled Children’s Foundation, a local charity that actually helps local children in the Valley.

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also examined the great institution of the American Red Cross. My husband, Tom, and I wanted to send money to the Red Cross after super Hurricane Sandy hit back East, but when I found out that their President and CEO Marshal J. Evans receives a salary of $651,957 plus all expenses and perks, I changed my mind and sent money to directly family members in New Jersey hit hard by the storm. Charity always should begin at home.

More research unveiled that the famous March of Dimes is called that because allegedly only a dime for every dollar is given to the needy. Instead of giving to these cash cow charities listed above, give your money and belongings to the many deserving charities listed below to make sure your hard earned money will do some good.

The Salvation Army Commissioner Todd Bassett receives a small salary of only $13,000 per year plus housing for managing this $2 billion dollar organization. More than 96 percent of every donated dollar goes to the cause.

The American Legion National Commander receives a zero salary.

The Veterans of Foreign Wars National Commander receives a zero salary.

The Disabled American Veterans National Commander receives a zero salary.

The Military Order of Purple Hearts National Commander receives a zero salary.

The Vietnam Veterans Association National Commander receives a zero salary.

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for trips or special wishes for a dying child.

St. Jude Research Hospital dedicates 100 percent of their money towards helping children with cancer who have no insurance.

Ronald McDonald Houses gives 100 percent of all monies to running the houses for critical children in the hospital or rehabilitation centers.

Lions Club International Jackie Devereaux pledges 100 percent of their donations to help the blind, buy hearing aids and support medical missions around the world.

Their latest undertaking is providing measles vaccinations which cost $1 per shot.

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ngel View Crippled Children’s Foundation is arguably among the most deserving of all charities in the Coachella Valley. And let’s not forget our furry friends.

Animals do not have a voice and need humans to defend and protect them. However, do not give any money to Lend-A-Paw because according to a 2010 IRS federal tax return the charity allegedly lost $409,763 to embezzlement from its former director who police let slip through their hands due to some fancy talking on his part. Today, this defunct charity only takes messages and won’t talk on the record about the embezzlement.

If you give to an animal charity, these are my two top choices: The Orphan Pet Oasis in North Palm Springs is run

by La Quinta resident Malinda Bustos and is the only no-kill animal sanctuary in Southern California that houses dogs, cat and horses. And please give to the Feral Alley Cats and Friends of Desert Hot Springs run by Jackie Martin who has worked tirelessly to combat the explosive overpopulation of feral and abandoned cats. Both Bustos and Martin are animal advocates who operate well-run and deserving charities.

No matter what charity you choose, remember that “charity begins at home,” then give to charities that have a good track record.

Have a happy holiday and give something to those in need.

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Late In Life Success Is The Sweetest

Someone once said, “Good judgment comes from experience.

Unfortunately, experience mostly comes from bad judgment.”

The victories and success I enjoyed early in life were certainly rewarding. Looking back, the early success made me feel cocky and a bit like how a young male gorilla must feel. I used to think the world was my jungle to rule any way I saw fit.

But that was then and this is now. I never really appreciated those early accomplishments. Today, with the gray showing in my hair, and the creases around the corners of my eyes are getting a little deeper each passing year, I treasure and savor each new victory, whether large or small.

I got the idea for this

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story after seeing Roger Penske, a billionaire tycoon of business and industry, win the owners championship in this year’s 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series.

This wasn’t an easy win for Penske. He is 75 years old, and has been chasing a winning season in NASCAR for 40 long frustrating years. But as is evident, he never gave up trying. He never rolled over and quit. He

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Roger Penske, billionaire tycoon of motor sports industry never thought his goal was useless and not worth pursuing. After 14,600 days, or 350,400 hours, or 480 full moons of relentless dogged pursuit of his goal, he can now hoist the winners NASCAR trophy high over his head. Which by the way he did stating this was his greatest racing achievement.

Another wonderful example of success late in life is Anna Mary Moses, the artist who created more than 1000 paintings whose work has been sold world wide and showcased in the Museum of Modern Art. She began painting after arthritis crippled her fingers and she was unable to do embroidery to support herself. She painted her first art piece at the age of 76.

At the age of 69 years old, A.C. Bhaktivedanta,

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traveled from India to New York alone on an ocean freight liner in 1965. He arrived in America with $7, but he had a vision, and shortly thereafter founded the Hare Krishna movement. When he died 12 years later at the age of 81, he was a wealthy man with millions of followers embracing one God under the Hindu culture.

Another famous leader from India is Mahatma Gandhi. At the age of 78 years old in 1947, Gandhi won India’s independence from British rule.

Most everybody likes a good burger from time to time. Ray Kroc, the founder of McDonalds, was working as a blender salesman in 1954 when he discovered a restaurant in San Bernardino, CA which offered a limited menu with quick service.

In 1961, at the age of 59

years old, Kroc bought out the original founders of that establishment. As hamburger history clearly shows, the McDonald’s food franchise has become one of the largest in the world with sales volume in 2010 in the tens of billions of dollars.

My last example today is 84-year-old local Palm Desert resident Audrey Peyton. An author who is about to have her book, (Ghost of Mary Queen of Scots) published, Peyton wrote her 200,000 word manuscript as a science fiction thriller.

The premise: Mary is saved from beheading by two time travelers.

While I don’t know if Peyton’s book will make the New York Times best seller list (I hope it does), Peyton believes it’s possible, and belief in yourself is the single most

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important attribute that all successful people share.

These stories of success by people who saw their dreams realized later in life serve a testament to everyone. It is never too late to dream of new accomplishments and to embark on a fresh journey down “Business Boulevard.”

There is a reason the male silver back gorilla is the center of his troop. He has reached a level of maturity that allows him to lead, and which only comes with age and experience after a youthful existence made up of bad judgments.

I’ve seen life from the perspective of a young man staring into thousands of tomorrows, to knowing I now have more yesterday’s than tomorrow’s left in life. Here’s a lesson I want to leave all you young entrepreneurs.

The next time you see a rose garden, don’t just gaze upon it and think about the vibrant colors. Stop and really look at each flower individually, see the shape of each pedal, and breathe in the unimaginable fragrance that only the rose can make.

Yes, success late in life is the sweetest.

Reno Fontana can be reached at renofontana@ yahoo.com.

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PS FILM FESTIVAL, ‘SPARKLE’ & FOLLIES

Palm Springs International Film Festival

It’s time to roll out the red carpet as the names of the celebrity honorees and attendees who will be strolling down the colorful walkway for the 24th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival’s black-tie Awards Gala. The soldout Gala, presented by Cartier, to be held on Saturday, Jan. 5, at the Palm Springs Convention Center, marks the beginning of Hollywood’s awards season.

The first Festival honoree to be announced is Academy Award-winner Helen Hunt, who will receive the Spotlight Award for her talents as a gifted actress, director, producer and screenwriter. Hunt’s credits include starring in television’s “Mad About You,” a role for which she garnered four Emmy Awards, four Golden Globe Awards and a Screen Actors Guild Award. For her leading role in the motion picture “As Good as it Gets” Hunt received a “Best Actress” Oscar as well Best Actress Awards from the Golden Globes and Screen Actors Guild.

This year, the buzz around Hunt is for her co-starring performance as the helpful therapist in the film “The Sessions,” a story of a man who lived most of his life in an iron lung who was determined, at the age of 38, to lose his virginity.

Two past recipients of the Spotlight Award – Amy Adams and Jessica Chastain – each received an Academy Award nomination for their respective years in which they were presented with this award. The betting is that Hunt will make it a trifecta.

In a separate announcement it was reported that Academy Award nominee, Naomi Watts, will receive the film festival’s Desert Palm Achievement Actress Award for her work in “The Impossible,” a true story of the 2004 Indian

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Ocean tsunami that stunned the world with its fury and scope of destruction.

According to film festival chairman Harold Matzner, Watts’ performance in the film is worthy of an Oscar nomination.

This is the second recognition of Watts by the Film Festival; she was previously honored for her performance in “21 Grams.”

With about 135,000 attendees over its 12-day run -Jan. 3-14, 2013 - the Palm Springs International Film Festival has grown into one of the largest film festivals in North America. However, it is the star-studded gala featuring world-acclaimed talent such as Natalie Portman, George Clooney, Clint Eastwood and Cate Blanchett that attracts media attention from around the world...this year is sure to bring more of the same. For more information, call 760-322-2930.

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“Sparkle”

While the Palm Springs International Festival brings a lot of glitz and glamor to town, it’s not the only event that offers up generous amounts of sparkle. In fact, this event shines so brightly that it’s named “SPARKLE: An All-Star holiday concert.

Held Dec. 5, at the Annenberg Theater, (a part of the Palm Springs Art Museum), SPARKLE is an impressive

array of Broadway, film and TV talent who join together in a performance to benefit Desert AIDS Project, a local non-profit organization that serves people living with HIV and AIDS by providing comprehensive support.

As a special attraction, legendary musical performer Mitzi Gaynor will join the SPARKLE ensemble as the celebrity reader of “’Twas The Night Before Christmas.”

Also part of the holiday concert performance are Tony and Emmy Award-winning Broadway diva, Lillias White; Grammy-nominated singer and TV/Broadway actress Ilene Graff; two-time Emmy nominated soap-star, Bobbie Eakes; Tony Award nominee Sharon McKnight; Nick Adams (“Priscilla: Queen of the Desert); Milena Govich (“Law & Order”); Wilson Cruz (Grey’s Anatomy”); Ginifer King (“Gypsy”); Erin Quill (“Avenue Q”); Julie Garnye (“Hair: In Concert); Dionne Gipson (“Black Dynamite”); and international recording General Admission tickets for the show are $65: VIP tickets which include premium reserved seating and a VIP afterparty ‘meet and greet’ with cast members along with food and hosted bar at LULU – A California Bistro are $150, each. In addition, complimentary shuttle service will be provided by the Saguaro Hotel (a major underwriter of the event) to bring people from the Annenberg Theater to LULU (another major underwriter) and back.

More information is available at 760-323-2118.

FABULOUS PS FOLLIES

Mitzi Gaynor

What can you get for $135 or less these days? Quite a bit, thanks to the creative minds at The Fabulous Palm Springs Follies.

For $135, about what New Yorkers would expect to pay for mediocre seats

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Dorothy Goldstein, Patty Newman, Rosalind andd Stan Heck and Arthur Newman seated

Winter Wonder Ball Story and Photos

by Pat Krause

RANCHO MIRAGE, CA - The 33rd Annual Stroke Recovery Center Winter Wonderland Ball was held on Sunday, Nov. 25th at The Westin Mission Hills Resort and Spa in Rancho Mirage.

The event celebrates the holiday season by honoring volunteers, clients and awarding supporters of local charities.

Lee Appel and Jerome Angel served as the chairpersons and presenters.

The Ann Angel Award went to Lori Sarner for her work in the Pegusus Riding Program for the Handicapped. The Dr. Irving Hirshfeifer Award was given to Tony Marchese and Mark Van Laanen, partners and owners of Trios Restaurant in Palm Springs for their generosity and support of charities and organizations in the Valley..

at a hit Broadway play, Desert residents and tourists can get premium tickets to the Follies plus diner (including tax and tip) at Palm Springs’ legendary gourmet French restaurant, Le Vallauris, where you’ll get to meet the cast and ask questions of the performers.

This show and dinner package is set for Dec. 6, but if you’re unable to attend don’t despair; there will be 11 more show-and-dinner

A silent auction and cocktail hour started the evening followed by a dinner and dessert. Wayne Foster Entertainment provided music and dancing. Guests took advantage of the great music by dancing before dinner was served.

The Stroke Recovery Center is located at 2800 E. Alejo Rd in Palm Springs. They provide free support for clients with Stoke and Traumatic Brain Injuries. The program is run by an all volunteer staff for disabled adults and children.

They are trying to raise funds for a new gymnasium at the Center and all monetary gifts will be matched by several generous donors.

Photographer Pat Krause has been working for the Desert Star since 2008 and is available for private parties, special events and other functions. She can be reached at mompat65@aol.com

packages throughout the balance of the Follies season.

Not all dinners will be at Le Vallauris, so you will get to sample a variety of the finest local restaurants, with some packages going for less than $100 per person. How can they do it at these prices? Follies impresario Rif Markowitz must be in the back washing dishes. More information is available at 760-327-0225.

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Air Museum Presents Pearl Harbor Exhibition

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Japanese Zero PALM SPRINGS, CA The Palm Springs Air Museum presents a program about the attack on Pearl Harbor, on Saturday Dec. 1 at 1 p.m., followed by a flight exhibition by a full-functional Zero, the airplane most often used by the Japanese during World War II. Historian Richard Grosser will examine the events that led up that day of infamy. In the years that

followed the attack, there are many different schools of thought as to why the attack took place and whether or not anyone knew the attack was coming.

The flight exhibition follows the program weather and mechanics permitting. The presenting sponsor is the H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation, with additional support from the city of Rancho Mirage and GarSar

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The food was passed out by Congressman-Elect Dr. Raul Ruiz, Assemblymember V. Manuel Perez, Supervisor John Benoit and Mayor Yvonne Parks.

“The CPV Sentinel Energy Project was delighted to again partner with Family Services of the Desert and Food Now in their Thanksgiving dinner program and was very gratified to be able to provide Thanksgiving dinner for families in Desert Hot Springs. We hope that others will join us in supporting Family Services of the Desert during this holiday season,” said Brian Rix of Burke Rix Communications who represents CPV Sentinel.

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Admission price ranges from $8-$15. Children under six and all active military and their families with ID are free. The Palm Springs Air Museum is an educational non-profit organization whose mission is to preserve, educate and honor our veterans. More than 30 flyable planes and interactive exhibits are housed in 65,000 square feet of climate-controlled

hangars. There is also an educational center with flight simulators upstairs in the 8,500 volume library and the Berger Foundation’s Youth Exploration Center in the B-17 Hangar.

The program is included with regular admission to the museum located at 745 N. Gene Autry Trail in Palm Springs. For more information, go to www.

PalmSpringsAirMuseum. org or call 760-778-6262.

ABOUT DENNIS MAMMANA… For nearly four decades, Dennis Mammana has delivered the wonder and mystery of the cosmos to audiences around the world.

With a B.A. in physics from Otterbein College, and an M.S. in astronomy from Vanderbilt University, Mammana has held positions at the Smithsonian’s National Air & Space Museum, the University of Arizona, and San Diego’s Reuben H. Fleet Science Center. Since 2001, he has worked as a freelance astronomy writer, lecturer and night sky photographer from

under the clear, dark skies of California’s Anza-Borrego Desert.

Mammana is the author of six books on popular astronomy and, since 1992, has written “Stargazers”—the only nationally-syndicated (U.S.) weekly newspaper column on astronomy.

As an accomplished night sky photographer, his stunning images have appeared in many electronic and print media and exhibitions, and have earned him a coveted membership in TWAN (The World At Night)—an international team of the most

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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA – Two Bunch Palms Resort & Spa has partnered with astronomer Dennis Mammana to introduce a new package designed especially for travelers interested in stargazing under the desert skies Dec. 14 - 15. The minimal ambient light and pampering qualities of the resort makes this an ideal combination of luxury and nature viewing.

The Geminid meteor shower is an annual event named after the constellation Gemini, which is located in roughly the same point of the night sky where the Geminid meteor shower appears to originate from. Each December, Earth passes through the debris cloud left by the comet as sand-sized specks enter the earth’s atmosphere producing a spectacular show of “falling stars.”

Dennis Mammana is a professional astronomer and published author who delivers the wonder of the cosmos to his audiences through his celestial photography, astronomy writings, public lectures and his astronomical enrichment tours to some of the most exotic locations on Earth. www.skyscapes.com The Desert Star Gazing Package includes a guestroom for two nights (either Thursday/Friday or Friday/Saturday) Friday night 6:30 p.m. – 30 to 60 minute orientation with Mammana, including snacks and beverages. Review of photography equipment if you want to try your hand at capturing the meteor shower.

Friday Night Dinner with Mammana – 7: 30 p.m. casual conversation about astronomy. Friday Night Sky Tour – 9 p.m. – 4 a.m. – enjoy the view from comfy lounge chairs with pillows and throws, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages.

Rates from $240 per night (includes tax) for two people with a minimum stay of two nights. For more information and reservations, visit www.TwoBunchPalms. com or call 800-472-4334.

Located 10 minutes outside of Palm Springs, Two Bunch Palms Resort & Spa is nestled in a natural desert oasis. The legendary resort features 52 guestrooms and suites, The Grotto and The Spa at Two Bunch all situated on over 50 acres of naturally landscaped gardens. highly-acclaimed night sky photographers on the planet.

Over the years, Mammana has enlightened thousands on six continents—at resorts, on cruise ships, and as an afterdinner speaker—and has

become a frequently invited guest on both radio and television. And he leads many public expeditions to view and photograph such cosmic spectacles as solar eclipses and the aurora borealis.

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Holiday Music Celebrated on New Christmas Collections

Artist: The Shins, Paul McCartney, The Civil Wars, Punch Brothers and more Title: Holidays Rule (Hear Music)

Doing New Year’s Eve?” and The Civil War’s haunting “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day.” Information: www. concordmusicgroup.com.

Christmastime, singersongwriter Colbie Caillat’s aptly-titled “Christmas in the Sand” features a mostly upbeat approach on classic favorites as well as several new original tunes. Teaming up with modern country megastar Brad Paisley on the buoyant “Merry Christmas Baby” sets the tone on the dozen-song set; the wonderful duet is enhanced by Paisley’s impressive lead guitar work

the new recordings featured on the 2012 album release is “What Child Is This?” a song showcasing Mandisa’s emotive and powerful vocals. Information: www. sparrowrecords.com.

You might be interested if you like: Francesca Battistelli, Amy Grant.

Tell me more: Mandisa’s

Artist: Smash Mouth Title: The Gift of Rock (429 Records)

You might be interested if you like: Weezer, Sugar Ray, Cake.

Fans of holiday music have a multitude of choices this season thanks to the recent release of a number of wide-ranging collections

You might be interested if you like: Holiday music compilations.

Tell me more: Certainly the most freewheeling holiday music title of 2012, “Holidays Rule” is a fantastic 17-track collection featuring a mix of Americana heroes (The Civil Wars, Punch Brothers), indie rock champions (The Shins, Fruit Bats, fun.) and even rock ‘n’ roll royalty (Sir Paul McCartney). But it are the performances themselves that shine brightest here.

There are joyful pop romps (fun.’s “Sleigh Ride,” The Shins’ “Wonderful Christmastime”), old-fashioned ballads (McCartney’s jazzy “The Christmas Song,” Rufus Wainright and Sharon Von Etten delivering “Baby, It’s Cold Outside”) and dreamy indie rock (AgesandAges’ “We Need a Little Christmas”).

Other highlights include The Head and the Heart’s lush rendering of “What Are You

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Artist: Colbie Caillat Title: Christmas in the Sand (Universal Republic)

You might be interested if you like: Taylor Swift, Brad Paisley, Gavin DeGraw.

Tell me more: A cheerful and sun-swept take on

sprinkled throughout the song. Later on, soul singer Gavin DeGraw playfully teams with the songstress on “Baby It’s Cold Outside.” There are several ballads on the 12-song collection (including “Silver Bells” and Caillat’s original “Mistletoe”), but those who like uptempo joy aplenty will find it here. Information: www.ColbieCaillat.com.

Artist: Mandisa Title: It’s Christmas (Sparrow)

latest album, “It’s Christmas (Christmas Angel Edition)” is actually an expanded edition of her 2008 holiday release with additional material. Fans who didn’t get her 2008 disc should pick this one up and hear her spiritual R&B-styled take on classics such as “Angels We Have Heard On High” and “Little Drummer Boy,” as well as the modern ballad “Christmas Day” where she shares vocals with singer Michael W. Smith. Among

Tell me more: Those music fans who already have enough of the traditional likes of holiday sounds of Nat King Cole, Johnny Mathis and Frank Sinatra might really want to mix things up courtesy of Smash Mouth’s rousing “The Gift of Rock.”

A 10-song journey through the San Jose, California band’s distinctive mix of modern rock styles, there is a rollicking “Father Christmas,” glam rock take on “Come On Christmas, Christmas

Come On,” a punkish “Snoopy’s Christmas” and even a heartfelt “2000 M i l e s .” I n f o r m a t i o n : www.429records.com.

Other recent highprofile holiday music releases include Rod Stewart’s “Merry Christmas, Baby,” Lady Antebellum’s “On This Winter’s Night” and Willie Nelson’s “The Classic Christmas Album.”

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Miamians might be forgiven if they thought the vision of a gigantic turkey floating by was the product of too many pre-Thanksgiving libations. Instead, what they were seeing the day before Thanksgiving was Carnival Cruise Lines celebrating the arrival of its newest cruise ship, Carnival Breeze, to the Port of Miami, making the 3,690-passenger mega-ship the largest Carnival ship ever home-ported in South Florida.

The 1,250-pound nylon turkey – wearing a straw beach hat and colorful Hawaiian shirt – is 50 feet high and sits 14 stories above the ship’s waterline. The Breeze, which debuted this

summer in Europe, brings on-board innovations that are part of Carnival’s $500 million, fleet-wide renovations aimed at giving the passenger more dining, drinking and entertainment options.

The launch of the

130,000-ton Carnival Breeze, which will offer year-round six- and eight-day Caribbean cruises from Miami, brings the number of ships in the cruise line’s armada to 24. A 25th ship, an as-yet-unnamed 135,000-ton behemoth

vessel, is scheduled for delivery the end of 2016.

Giving the Thanksgiving theme of the Breeze an extra importance, Carnival announced that in conjunction with the ship’s arrival it was presenting a donation to a

local food bank sufficient to provide 137,500 meals to families in need throughout the greater Miami area.

Cox’ & Kings Travel Bucket List

When you have been in the travel business for more than 250 years it means two things: you’re giving your customers what they want, and you have unequaled access to major events, trends and political changes around the world.

Founded in 1758, the British firm of Cox & Kings is the world’s longest established travel company.

Never heard of it? That’s not surprising; the firm is also the epitome of British discretion.

It was more than 250 years ago that Richard Cox was appointed as the regimental travel and shipping agent to the British Footguards, and later to the Grenadier Guards.

The company’s fortunes grew hand-in-hand with the expansion of British Empire and by the early 20th century

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the company was acting as agent and banker throughout Her Majesty’s armed forces.

Then, in 1922, Cox & Co merged with the Henry S. Kings bank, which had strong connections with India.

With the subsequent absorption of the bank and the shipping agency by Lloyds, the modern firm of Cox & Kings was formed, now arranging escorted and private luxury holidays to more than 100 countries around the world.

Each year, relying on their expertise and a global network of contacts, Cox & Kings make an end-of-the-year prediction as to which destinations to visit before they become common knowledge.

Russia tops the list of vacation destinations for 2013.

Cox & Kings cite the fact that Russia is outside of the Euro zone, thereby making it a more affordable destination

than the Continent. A must-see city on any tour of Russia: St. Petersburg, with its world treasure, the Hermitage Museum. As for creature comforts, a new Four Seasons Hotel opens in St. Petersburg this spring.

Sri Lanka is also on the list of Cox & Kings’ better-do-it-now vacations.

Recently named as the best value in a long-haul travel destination by no less an authority by the Britain’s Royal Mail, Sri Lanka is rich

in cultural archaeological and natural treasures that can be viewed and enjoyed at favorable prices.

Madagascar, with its unique flora and fauna, is also on Cox & Kings’ short list. It is a diverse country with an extraordinary natural history as well as providing stunning scenery, idyllic beaches and a fascinating culture based on a mix of Christianity and ancient spiritual beliefs.

Thinking about Brazil focuses on the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympics…not a cost-friendly, unhassled choice. The thing to do is arrive before to the World Cup, when prices are still affordable, yet tourists will still benefit prior to the two big sporting events, by the investments being made into Brazil’s infrastructure and accommodations.

Known for its hospitality and for being a safe and welcoming destination, Oman combines natural beauty with a well-preserved cultural heritage. The sultanate is one of the region’s best kept secrets for an affordable, relaxing.

The economic problems and havoc occurring in Greece are well known.

Yet, the country’s historic sites such as Olympia, Delphi, Epidaurus and Greece’s many islands are still welcoming tourists, especially now the country has experienced a drop off in tourism. Also, Cox & Kings reports that many Greek hotels have not raised rates for 2013 and in many instances have cut rates.

For travelers wanting to go in the opposite direction, the beautiful island of Tasmania offers a very different and rewarding Australian experience. Cox & Kings reports having seen an increase in second-time visitors wanting to further discover the island’s features from its rugged coastlines to its gourmet cuisine.

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Living in a world and a society that hates to wait for anything, we thought it might be appropriate to get a head start on our New Year’s resolutions.

Af ter all, millions of us could not wait for Thanksgiving to end before we celebrated Black Friday.

Many Americans put on their shopping face late last Thursday evening and headed to the malls even though that meant abandoning our families and loved ones a little early. It shouldn’t matter that much as we were doing it for them - weren’t we?

Estimates are that we spent more than $11 billion dollars last Friday at stores. That was down about -2 percent from 2011. On-line shopping last Friday topped $1 billion dollars for the first time ever. Experts expect on-line sales to jump by about 17 percent compared to last year.

Overall holiday spending expected to increase about 4 percent this year. That forecast doesn’t really mean that our confidence is a lot higher or that we have a lot more money in our pockets this time around. It’s pretty much the reflection of an extra week of holiday shopping.

On-line shopping from mobile devices surged this year accounting for about 26 percent of all on-line purchases. e-Bay’s mobile transactions were up more than 153 percent year over year!

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spending may actually mean that more Americans are feeling better about the economy and their financial situation. It might also mean that many of have grown tired of pinching pennies and are determined to spend a little more this year.

These shifting trends really should be evaluated especially when trying to make new investment choices in our portfolios.

They definitely support what we have been saying for a long time and that is with all the smart phones and tablets in use today, demand for having the

personal computer (PC) is falling. Intel recently cut its sales outlook and lowered profit forecasts. Dell, AMD, HP and other tech heavy weights have struggled to meet expectations. If you hold any of these stocks in your personal portfolios, you should really consider what you are going to do with them going forward.

The clouds on the horizon are getting darker.

Te c h g i a n t I B M receives of 80 percent of its income from software and services. They have done an amazing job of recreating the company from one that primarily

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s o l d c o mp u te r s . I B M now receives less than 15 percent of its revenues from computer and server sales. IBM’s stock has had a phenomenal run, nearly doubling over the past five years while many investments are still under water after the Great Recession. Dell stock is down more than -60 percent, Hewlett-Packard is down more than -75 percent and Intel is down more than -25 percent over that same time frame. IBM expects cloud revenues to double this year and to be the biggest growth area for the near term future.

As well as IBM has performed, it reported l owe r t h a n ex p e c te d revenues last quarter.

While sales to most mature markets fell, sales to the BRIC nations (Brazil, Russia, India and China)

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actually rose. Another indicator of what we might consider doing with our personal investments.

But what about those early New Year’s re s o l u t i o n s we we re talking about? We haven’t forgotten them. Let’s see, how about we spend less and save more money in 2013? Nah that probably won’t work since we’re going to have more credit card debt from the extra

holiday shopping most of us will do over the next month. Consumer debt rose for the first time in years in the 3rd quarter and banks issued more credit cards than in previous quarters.

Okay, how about we spend more time with our loved ones? That might be tough to explain to grandma after we left her at home with all those dirty Thanksgiving dishes as we headed out to the stores.

Mayb e we should keep working on our New Year’s resolutions. Maybe getting things early isn’t that great of a deal either.

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Holiday Auction Benefits Boys & Girls Club

CATHEDRAL CITY, CA The Boys & Girls Club of Cathedral City members, staff and volunteers will host their 3rd Annual Holiday Wreath Auction

and VIP Reception to benefit the organization from 5-9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6 at the Mary Pickford Theatre.

The club is calling on the community to donate

wreaths and purchase tickets to the event.

Last year’s event, hosted by KPSP Local 2’s Jenifer Daniels, raised more than $12,000 for the Boys & Girls Club and featured nearly a hundred wreaths in a variety of styles and materials including feathers, teddy bears, origami, and more.

The VIP reception included catering generously donated

by Cello’s, Nicolino’s, Panda Express, Santana’s, Starbucks, Subway, and Trilussa. Many of the wreath sales included a new bicycle given to a boy or girl at the Club.

This year’s event will

be held alongside the Cathedral City Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in the Town Square. Besides the silent and live auctions, there will be singing by the Boys & Girls Club members.

VIP Reception tickets are $15 and can be purchased at www.bgcccity. org or the day of the event.

The auction and viewing of the wreaths is free and open to the public, while contributors can enjoy catered food and drinks, special seating and priority check-out.

Organizers are seeking donations of holiday wreaths before the event.

Fa m i l i e s , i n d iv i d u a l s and local businesses are

encouraged to design their own non-living wreaths of any size to be auctioned. Themed wreaths, such as sports teams, hobbies, holiday or other personalized creations are sought.

A generous 20 percent discount is offered by the Palm Springs Michael’s store for those wishing to create wreaths. Businesses are encouraged to purchase tickets for themselves and their customers.

Tickets, entry details, registration forms and the Michael’s coupon can be found online at www. bgcccity.org The Cathedral City Boys & Girls Club serves

Boys and Girls Club members will present wreaths at Holiday Auction

1,500 club members each year between the ages of 6-18. Cathedral City has the only schools in the Coachella Valley on a year-round schedule, leaving 3,250 elementary students with little or no supervision during their off track months.

The club offers yearround programming that includes breakfast, an afternoon snack and skill development activities in education, arts, fitness, recreation and personal guidance. The club is one of four in the Coachella Valley and each is responsible for its own funding and does not receive support from other clubs.

Warmth, Love & Respect Always Served

By Jennifer Braun

DESERT HOT SPRINGS Mission Outreach Project, a.k.a. “God’s Kitchen” has been reaching out to the community for more than 30 years. From preparing a beautiful meal twice a week for 150-200 people to offering their 16th annual Thanksgiving Dinner on Nov. 22, where “God’s Kitchen” served 643 plates of food.

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It all started when, Mari Muckey, a single mother of five was driving down the back alley of Von’s and she saw a small boy rummaging through the dumpster for food and handing it to his mother. The image stuck in Muckey’s mind and she did something about it.

She went to Von’s bakery and asked for donations of bread and started handing it out daily at the

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Baptist church in town.

Now, more than 30 years later, Muckey serves lunch twice a week at Desert Christian Center. Muckey prepares the meals, the food is offered through various donors, and the Desert Christian Center provides a beautiful building where not only food is served, but love and warmth are always served through one simple rule, “respect everyone.”

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Chocolate…

Not just for Desserts Who says you have to wait until the end of the meal for a taste of chocolate? Make this holiday season unforgettable for family and friends by adding a sweet touch to each course of the holiday meal, from appetizer to entrée and even your wine.

You might think of chocolate as only a dessert option, but according to chocolate expert and historian Beth Kimmerle, using cocoa as an ingredient accentuates the complex flavors of your savory foods, amplifying them on your palate. Here are some of her deliciously different recipes that are sure to delight your taste buds and satisfy your sweet tooth.

Rouge Milkyway

End the meal with a chocolate take on traditional eggnog: Gently heat or froth two cups of whole milk.

Add four ounces of ChocolatRouge Milk Chocolate Wine.

Garnish with 1/2 teaspoon of grated nutmeg.

You can find more delicious ways to enjoy the holidays at www.ChocolatRougeWine.com.

Cocoa Crusted Roast Beef with Chocolate Red Wine Au Jus

Ingredients:•Chocolate sponge or chocolate pound cake, cut into pieces that fit neatly into cups Syrup: •1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup water 1/2 cup chocolate wine, such as ChocolatRouge Milk Chocolate Mousse 2 1/2 cups heavy cream, divided 12 ounces white chocolate, finely chopped 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste 1/2 cup coarsely chopped peppermint starlight mints or candy canes Pudding: •8 ounces milk chocolate, finely chopped 2 cups heavy cream 3 large egg yolks, room temperature Garnish 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar 1/4 cup coarsely chopped peppermint candies or candy canes Preparation:.Make syrup: Bring sugar and water to a boil in small saucepan, stirring until sugar has dissolved.

Add wine and cook for about 5 more minutes or until syrup consistency. Let sit.

Make mousse: Prepare an ice-water bath; set aside.

Bring 1 cup cream just to a boil in small saucepan. Place white chocolate in a food processor; with machine running, pour in hot cream in a slow, steady stream, and process until smooth. Transfer to medium bowl set in ice-water bath. Let cool, stirring occasionally, until thick

heat, stirring, until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 1 minute. Pour through a fine sieve into chocolate; whisk well until smooth. Set bowl in icewater bath. Let cool, stirring occasionally, until thick enough to hold ribbons on surface, about 15 minutes.

Cover and refrigerate until set, about 3 hours.

To assemble: Place 1/3 of the cake into bottom of 6 small cups (2 inches in diameter). Top cake with mousse and spoon on syrup. Top with pudding,

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Ingredients: 8 ounces blanched hazelnuts (1 3/4 cups), toasted 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar 4 ounces 60 percent semisweet chocolate, melted 1/2 cup ricotta cheese Parchment paper 1/4 cup cocoa powder, for dusting Preparation: Puree 7 ounces (about 1 1/2 cups) toasted nuts and sea salt in food processor until mixture is coarse, almost paste. Add confectioners’ sugar, melted chocolate and ricotta cheese, and pulse until fully combined. Spoon mixture into round parchment-lined ramekin or container. Then cover and refrigerate for about 1 hour or until firm. Once chilled, gently remove from ramekin and dust top with cocoa powder. Chop remaining hazelnuts and press into top of chocolate.

Cut into wedges and place on cheese board. Serve with ChocolatRouge Sweet Red Wine, a soft, velvety blend of red wines and natural rich chocolate flavors. Serves 8.

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then another layer of cake. Place remaining mousse on top; spoon with remaining syrup. Top with remaining pudding, then mousse. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for several hours. When ready to serve, whip cream with sugar. Top trifle cups with the whipped cream, and sprinkle each with peppermint candies.

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Whip remaining 1 1/2 cups cream and fold into chocolate mixture, then add in vanilla paste and candies.

Cover and refrigerate until thickened and almost firm, about 4 hours.

Make pudding: Put chocolate into large bowl; set aside. Bring cream almost to a boil in a small saucepan.

Whisk yolks in separate, medium bowl. Pour hot cream in a slow, steady stream, into yolks while whisking.

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Dark Knight Rises Now Available on Blu-Ray and DVD

On Dec. 4 the final feature in writer/director Christopher Nolan’s “Batman Trilogy” comes to Blu-ray and DVD. As the finale episode ”The Dark Knight Rises,” Batman (Christian Bale) has vanished into the night, turning from hero to fugitive because he has assumed the blame for D.A. Harvey Dent‘s death.

Both he and Commissioner Gordon (Gary Oldman) felt this sacrifice on Batman’s part would be for the greater good of their beloved Gotham City. Their wellmeaning lie has worked for eight years and crime has been crushed under the weight of the anti-crime Dent Act. Also unseen during this

eight year time period is the city’s multi-millionaire, Bruce Wayne, who has gone into seclusion. His only companion and friend has been Alfred (Michael Caine) who has cared for him and his household since Wayne was a child.

Suddenly a cunning cat burglar (Anne Hathaway) comes to town with a mysterious agenda, but far more dangerous to Bruce Wayne’s beloved Gotham City is the emergence of Bane, a masked terrorist whose ruthless plans to destroy the city bring Bruce (aka Batman) out of his self-imposed exile. But will Batman be able to hold his own against the terrible and

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formidable foe?

It helps if you are familiar with the other two films in Nolan’s trilogy.

At first the story seems somewhat confusing and the pieces to this latest dark adventure don’t seem to fall into place, but by the film’s ultimate conclusion it all makes sense--so be patient as you go into Batman’s and Gotham City’s dark night of the soul. “ The Dark Knight Rises,” from Warner Bros., is rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and action and some sensuality and language.

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The Dark Knight Rises will be available on Bluray Combo Pack for $35.99 and on single disc DVD for $28.98. Both the Bluray Combo and single disc DVD include UltraViolet which allows consumers to download and instantly stream the standard definition version of the film to a wide range of devices including computers and compatible tablets, smartphones, game consoles, Internet-connected TVs and Blu-ray players. Also on Dec.4, just in time for the holidays, Warner Bros.

Home Entertainment will release “The Dark Knight Trilogy Limited Edition Giftset” with “Batman Begins,” “The Dark Knight” and “The Dark Knight Rises” all in one collection. This set includes a premium book exclusive to the collection which takes fans deeper into the epic franchise.

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dancers competed for awards.

Hundreds of dancers competed and filled the Fantasy Springs Event Center. Each dance was performed by certain age groups and consisted of certain types of dances. Cameras

and Photos by Pat Krause

INDIO, CA - The 31st Annual Cabazon Indio PowWow was held Nov. 23- 25 at the Fantasy Springs Resort Casino Special Events Center.

Admission was free admission so people of all races attended the colorful event.

American Indians from tribes across the U.S. and Canada gather each year for this special event where dancers and drummers compete for monetary prizes and tribes can mingle with other tribal members.

Dances are performed by all ages from children, teens and adults. Each dancer makes his or her own costume with bells, beads, feathers and colorful streamers. Women wore jingle dresses full of tiny bells.

Men wore colorful head dresses and outfits

flashed as twirling dancers, Jingle dressed women and tiny children performed giving people of all races an experience of the diverse culture of the American Indian and their beliefs and traditions.

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Native American Indian dancer made of feathers, silver adornments, beading, bells and streamers of many colors. Children age three and four years old performed and danced very well.

The Grand March each day was preceded by prayers from an elder tribal leader. Dancers walked in procession holding an eagle staff leading the Grand March followed by the Cabazon and American flags. Then all the Dancers followed behind filling the arena with the most colorful costumes imaginable. The different groups of drummers took turns as the

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A History of Innovation Coachella Valley Clean Cities

By Richard Cromwell COACHELLA VALLEY, CA In 2012, most Americans realize we must reduce dependence on foreign oil, cultivate alternatives, improve vehicle mileage, and find an energy solution that includes diverse domestic sources. But 20 years ago, when Congress enacted the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (EPAct), few of those goals were taken for granted.

EPAct included both mandatory and voluntary measures to reduce petroleum dependency. One of the most innovative of the voluntary measures was the creation of Clean Cities. The unique community-based program provided a framework for public and private partners to work together to develop and

enhance local and national markets for alternative fueled vehicles.

Since sparkling blue skies are among the desert’s most valued assets, on Earth Day 1996, a group of community leaders from all the valley’s cities, Indian Nations and Riverside County came together to form the Coachella Valley Clean Cities Region. Clean fuels consultant Richard Cromwell III, now co-coordinator of the Coachella Valley’s coalition, is a founding member.

“In the early days of the coalition,” he recalls, “a series of clean natural gas fueling stations was developed through a public-private partnership, all of which featured public access.

The coalition helped local fleets

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find grant funds and assisted with vehicle procurement.

Within two years, we won three awards -- one from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for leveraging $4.577 million in grant funds, another from Southern California Gas Co. for

clean fuel achievements, and a third from DOE for outstanding public outreach.”

By the late 1990s, thanks to its network of natural gas and electric charging stations, the valley boasted the highest per capita concentration of alternative fueled stations in the nation. Soon after, hydrogen fueling infrastructure and vehicles were also implemented locally. “The valley was the first place in the world where hydrogen was generated from renewable sources and used in zeroemission vehicles,” Cromwell noted. “It caught the attention of energy leaders from around the globe.”

As the years progressed, the coalition’s accomplishments continued to be laudable.

Because there was so much for

Photo courtesy of Cimmaron Golf Resort of Cathedral City visitors to see, Palm Springs twice hosted the national Clean Cities Conference. And in 2011, the coalition co-hosted the inaugural First Responder Safety Training Workshop at College of the Desert.

“The Coachella Valley has long been a leader in demonstrating and deploying next generation vehicles,” Cromwell said. “The First Responder Safety Training provided a proactive approach to keeping emergency personnel and the citizens they serve safe.” The use of alternative fueled vehicles is particularly important, he added, since transportation is the valley’s primary source of greenhouse gas emissions.

The Clean Cities program

is a national alternative fuel/advanced technology deployment program administered by the U.S. Department of Energy’s office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy’s (EERE) Vehicle Technologies Program. Coalitions work together to create new jobs and expand economic development and commercial opportunities; provide a variety of fuel choices; facilitate and promote alternative fuel vehicle infrastructure, vehicle acquisition and use while advancing the clean air and energy security goals of the national Clean Cities program.

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2013 Hyundai Santa Fe

All-New Model Redefines “Just Right” Hyundai has reinvented its crossover line, with the third-generation Santa Fe sandwiched between the larger Tucson and smaller Veracruz. Of the three, the new Santa Fe up’s the ante and redefines what “just right” means in this crowded segment. In our week-long test, we put more miles on the clock on the Santa Fe than most cars we drive - and were stumped to find event the most trivial complaint.

Offered now in two flavors, a standard fivepassenger model, and a longer wheelbase threerow, seven-passenger model.

Both are capable crossovers built for today’s family, with flexible seating and cargo, strong performance and advanced safety technologies.

Santa Fe is a strong statement of bold design, impressive fuel economy and a host of features that you’d expect to find in much more expensive vehicles. So much so, that during out test, we kept thinking “wow, this could easily be a [fill in the blank] SUV.” The fivepassenger Sport (tested) is at dealerships now, with the

long wheelbase set to arrive in January 2013.

The “Fluidic Sculpture” exterior of the Santa Fe crossover gives the impression of motion through a new design concept called Storm Edge, which captures the strong and dynamic images created by nature during the formation of a storm.

Both Santa Fe models feature the same flowing interior look, designed for passenger functionality and comfort. Special care and attention went into other interior details, such as an optional panoramic sunroof, which allows more natural light into the cabin, and premium window switch trim.

Santa Fe Sport buyers have the choice of a 2.4-liter Gasoline Direct Engine engine or a turbocharged 2.0-liter GDI engine. With 190 horsepower and 181 lbft of torque, Santa Fe Sport 2.4 still manages outstanding fuel economy of 22 city and 33 highway. The higher output 2.0-liter turbocharged engine found under the hood of Santa Fe Sport 2.0T increases horsepower to

264, while also delivering excellent fuel economy. The LWB Santa Fe is powered by the acclaimed 3.3-liter GDI V6 engine, which is also found in the Hyundai Azera.

All the engines are mated to Hyundai’s six-speed automatic transmission with

SHIFTRONIC manual control.

This transmission offers smooth shifts and a wide ratio spread that suits the engine’s characteristics.

Behind the wheel, one of our favorite features is Hyundai’s all-new Driver Selectable Steering Mode, with three operating modes – Comfort, Normal and Sport. This innovative system allows drivers to adapt Santa Fe’s steering characteristics to varying driving preferences and road conditions.

All Santa Fe models offer an optional multifunction eight-inch touch-screen display with navigation.

There are four audio system choices. Standard is an AM/ FM/Satellite Radio/CD/ MP3 audio system with six-speakers and iPod/USB/ auxiliary input jacks and wireless audio streaming.

The upgrade audio system

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport interior

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2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport adds a 4.3-inch full color LCD touch screen with HD Radio technology and rear view camera. The third system adds the Gen 3.0 Navigation unit and rearview camera paired with either a Dimension 10-speaker premium audio system or the Infinity 550-watt, Logic 7 audio system with 13 speakers (tested). A SiriusXM Satellite Radio interface is integrated into each head unit. A Bluetooth handsfree phone system is also standard. Blue Link turn-byturn navigation is standard on all Santa Fe models.

model priced at $33,050.

Hyundai says the Sport model rivals include Toyota Rav4, Chevrolet Equinox, and Kia Sorrento, but I think it’s also a tough competitor to the Toyota Highlander, Honda Pilot, and Nissan Pathfinder, which the long-wheelbase Santa Fe is squarely up against. The Sport gets up to 29-mpg and is covered by Hyundai’s legendary 100,000 mile, 10year warranty, America’s best new car warranty. For more information, see you local Hyundai dealer or visit HyundaiUSA.com.

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STARLocal Events Desert Hot Springs – Family Services of the Desert and Skyborne Community are hosting the 2nd annual 5K Walk/Run to end hunger. Join the community on Dec 8 at 8 a.m. at Skyborne Clubhouse located at the corner of Pierson and Skyborne.

Desert Hot Springs – The City of Desert Hot Springs and the Community and Cultural Affairs Commission are holding their annual holiday tree lighting on Nov. 30 at 6 p.m. at the Desert Hot Springs Chamber Of Commerce located at the corner of Pierson and Palm.

Palm Springs – Join the City of Palm Springs and Santa Claus for the annual holiday tree lighting on Nov. 29 at 5 p.m. at Frances Stevens Park located at 555 N. Palm Canyon Dr. Palm Springs – The City of Palm Springs is hosting its 21st annual Festival of Lights Parade on Dec. 1 at 5:45 p.m. and will run north from Ramon to Tamarisk.

Cathedral City – Cathedral City’s Annual Tree Lighting will be held on Dec. 6 from 6 - 7 p.m. followed by

the Cathedral City Boys and Girls Club Wreath Auction.

The tree lighting is free and the wreath auction is $15 with all proceeds going to benefit the Cathedral City Boys and Girls Club.

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Palm Desert – The College of the Desert Dramatic Arts Company presents The One Acts, directed by several COD students. On Dec. 7 - 8 at 7 p.m.. in “Theater Too” on COD Campus in Palm Desert, the eight one act plays will be performed and directed by the students of COD. Admission prices are $10 for general public and $8 for students with all proceeds benefiting the COD Dramatic Arts Company.

La Quinta – The City of La Quinta is honoring officers that have lost their lives while

serving the public at the 2012 Blue Light Ceremony on Dec. 3 from 6 - 7 p.m. at La Quinta City Hall located at 78-945 Calle Tampico.

Indio – The City of Indio is kicking off the holiday season with a tree lighting ceremony on Nov. 29 at 6 p.m. to be held at 100 Civic Center Mall, between City Hall and the Indio Public Library.

Indio –The International Tamale Festival is being held Dec. 1 - 2 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. at 100 Civic Center Mall.

The festival is ranked as one of the top 10 “All American Food Festivals” in the nation

by Food Network TV. The festival will offer a festive holiday parade, carnival, Mexican folkloric dancing and of course every flavor of tamale.

Indio – The City of Indio is holding a lighting and unveiling dedication ceremony for the Oculus Sol “Eye of the Sun” public art project on Dec. 6 at 4:30 p.m. at the corner of Jackson and Highway 111. Indio City Council members will be in attendance as well as artist Buster Simpson.

•CHAMBER EVENTS• Palm Springs – Join the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce and the City of Palm Springs for the 26th annual ATHENA Awards, hosted by Mayor Steve Pougnet and CBS Local 2’s Brooke Beare on Dec. 4 from 11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. at Renaissance Palm Springs located at 888 Tahquitz Canyon Way. The awards will be honoring three women for extraordinary community service: Barbara Sinatra, “Community Icon” Award, Annette Bloch, “Jackie Lee

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Palm Springs – The Desert Business Association is holding its holiday party at 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 3, at LuLu’s located at 200 S. Palm Canyon Dr. The cost is $40 per person and includes the first drink, a dinner buffet and entertainment.

La Quinta – The La Quinta Chamber of Commerce is holding its Toys for Tots Extravaganza

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on Dec. 3 at 5:30 p.m. at the Adobe Grill restaurant in the La Quinta Resort and Club, 49-499 Eisenhower Drive. Admission cost is one new unwrapped toy.

Indio – The Indio Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Member Appreciation and Open House Mixer on Dec. 4 from 3:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Indio Chamber of Commerce located at 82-921 Indio Blvd. The mixer is free and refreshments will be served.

•NEWS BRIEFS•

By Jackie Devereaux DESERT HOT SPRINGS The newly completed Boys and Girls Club will be open on Monday, Dec 3 and will begin receiving kids at 2 p.m. that day. The construction on the Health & Wellness Center will be completed in mid-December and the Borrego Community Health Foundation (BCHF) will take over operational responsibility at that date.

The BCHF will begin training and orientation for their staff and plans to set a date to start accepting youths for medical, dental and clinic services. For more information, contact Bruce Hebets, CEO, (858) 210-3347 office or 619-992-2753 mobile.

The Furbee Aquatics Center is scheduled to open in January 2013 after the water has stabilized and the water heating, clarification, purification filtration, and pumping systems are tested and accepted by the city.

DESERT HOT SPRINGS - A fundraiser for the Coachella Valley Christmas Store will be held on Saturday, Dec. 1 at 5 p.m. at the Miracle Springs Resort and Spa located at 10625 Palm Drive. The event will feature a dinner, a live auction and a performance by the DHS High School combo band. Tickets are $25. The Christmas stores provides food and gifts to more than 5,000 needy children across the Valley. Parents can select appropriate age gifts for their children and will receive a holiday photo along with a box of food. The gifts and food

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will be distributed by Christmas Store volunteers in three locations across the Coachella Valley. Call 760) 881-4626 for more information.

PALM SPRINGS – The Palm Springs Soroptimist International Club is accepting applications for two awards: the Women’s Opportunity Award and the Violet Richardson Awards. The Women’s O p p o r t u n i t y Aw a r d deadline is Dec. 15 and honors four women with

$1,800 each. The Violet Richardson Awards gives $300 to four teenage girls between 14 and 17 years old.

Wi n n e r s w i l l b e honored at a reception in March 2013. Call Margaret Henderson at (760) 2003370 for an application or more information.

PALM SPRINGS – The city hopes to attract more tourists by becoming more green and eco-friendly after installing six new electric vehicle charging stations for public use.

Currently, the city has four vehicle charging stations

but only two are available to the public - one at the Palm Springs Airport and the other at a downtown parking garage on Baristo Rd. The vehicle charging stations were paid for by a $38,000 grant by the South Coast Air Quality Management District and a matching grant from the city’s Office of Sustainability.

THOUSAND PALMS – A local animal shelter is seeking adult volunteers to act as foster parents for a number German Shepherd dogs for a few weeks. The Animal Sanamritans and SPCA Coachella Va l l e y C a m p u s needs the foster parents to care for the dogs while they’re recovering f rom spay and neuter surgery, then the dogs will b e t ra n s p o r te d to Michigan and permanent homes becauise the breed is in high demand there. Call (760) 3967313 or go to www. animalsamaritans. org.

RANCHO MIRAGE – The 12th Annual Paws and Hearts Dog Walk will take place on Saturday, Dec. 1 beginning with a 9 a.m. registration and 10 a.m. start time. Registrants who sign up to raise money in their dog’s name will attend a continental b re a k fa st . re c e ive a souvenir T-shirt, dog hat and bandana. All proceeds goes to support therapy dogs who visit hospitals, cancer centers and longterm care facilities. For more information call (760) 835-1406 or go to www.pawsandhearts.org.

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Living LongerSTAR Mr. Life Extension Art Kunkin

I recommend this valuable and possibly free Kindle Book by Peter Beard to anyone who wants to live a long time. However, since “Immortality For Beginners” can be either

Kindle distributor, after determining that the book has value to readers, advertises it for sale as an electronic book. If a copy of the ebook is sold, the author immediately gets a big percentage of the sale price since the Kindle distributor has essentially no production or distribution costs.

Amazon gives the author as much as 70 percent.

This is in great contrast to the economics involved in publishing a conventional printed book where the publisher’s costs are so great that the book may

are such that the distributor may even offer a Kindle Reader at a reduced price or provide a free program that can be used to read a Kindle Book on an ordinary computer. In other words, with the knowledge I have now given you about Kindle Book publishing, you can possibly sit down at your personal computer this weekend, knock-out an e-book of 30 or 60 pages and be selling copies worldwide at a profitable price of $2.50 by next week.

I purchased a copy of “Immortality For Beginners” for $4.49 from Amazon

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Books, getting my copy by electronic mail within minutes. Amazon allows an original purchaser of a Kindle Book like myself to lend that copy for as long as 14 days. Therefore, if any reader of this column emails me at artkunkin@ gmail.com, I can lend them my Kindle copy for free. The technical miracles involved in electronic publication will return the copy to me after the 14 days (during which period I cannot myself read that copy on my computer).

Also Amazon offers a special Premium program whereby readers can obtain Kindle books at no charge after paying a yearly prepaid subscription,. So there are several ways for you to get “Immortality For Beginners” for free or for a small charge. (If you pay for the Premium program or for any other such internet program, be careful that you accord to all the terms of the program or you may find excessive charges

deducted from your Paypal or credit card account).

‘Immortality for Beginners’ is an enjoyable book for men and women who want to live longer, be happier, feel more youthful and look younger. While it does not offer a program for living for hundreds of years, it does present a fun-tofollow plan for improving health and quality of life.

For the past 10 years, author Peter Beard has researched the science of longevity. In this informative book, he explains the science behind keeping your mind, body and motivation in tip-top condition. ‘Immortality for Beginners’ includes sections on motivation and goals, mental and physical fitness, a longevity diet, skin care and much more to age-proof your mind and your body. Beard was the managing director of a leading chain of skin clinics in England. He is a regular guest on radio and TV as a skin expert.

Art Kunkin is the 84-year young journalist who founded, published and edited the Los Angeles Free Press. He later became president of the Philosophical Research Society of Los Angeles. A free download of a magazine cover story interview with Art about his research into stopping aging is available at www.alchemyrevealed. com. Please come to Art’s Thursday “Circle of Friends” gathering from 7 to 9 pm at the Joshua Tree Retreat Center where interesting discussions are held about such important subjects as developing personal power, achieving enlightenment and how to possibly live for hundreds of years.

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Aries: The New Moon in Sagittarius on the 13th may bring an opportunity to travel with inspiring ideas coming through.

Business or career will continue to feel strong until the 25th. The Full Moon in Cancer on the 28th brings news about your domestic, personal situation or regarding a parent. Things may feel as though they’re written in stone. Home may be the best place for New Year’s Eve. Taurus: Career negotiations may continue. By the New Moon in Sagittarius on the 13th, you’ll be determined to increase what you have in the bank. Now is a good period for professional and spiritual matters. By the Full Moon in Cancer on the 28th you should feel a strong commitment; if not, move on. The last week of the month is great for planting seeds of strategy.

Gemini: A light sheds on you; you see yourself differently.

With your planet Mercury now direct, life gets easier. The New Moon in Sagittarius on the 13th, shines on an inspiring partnership. Financially, go slow.

The Full Moon in Cancer on the 28th may be challenging; discuss it with the most trusting family member or friend. Relax more near the end of the month; New Year’s Eve should be fun and romantic.

Cancer: New opportunities related to your work or career should appear near the New Moon in Sagittarius on the 13th. It is also a good time to move forward in life. A partnership may be in question; focus on the positive.

The Full Moon in Cancer on the 28th is in your sign; answers may come to you then. Enjoy a quiet family time between Christmas and New Year’s Eve. Leo: It could be a busy career month. The New Moon in Sagittarius on the 13th offers travel and a plethora of social opportunities. The best time for romance or to meet someone

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affects Ren Yogamaya, M.A. E-RYT 500

new will be on the 19th, 21st and 31st. Be sure to finish work by the 24th and enjoy the holiday.

Watch your health closely by the Full Moon in Cancer on the 28th; keep your cool.

Virgo: Your personal Life deserves attention. Plans related to your home could be in focus by the New Moon in Sagittarius on the 13th and the financing may be there. Romance is good until the 24th. The Full Moon in Cancer on the 28th should bring outstanding news. However, carefully consider before saying yes to a friend.

Libra: Your mind may be on home and family. If not completed now, wait until January to resume.

The New Moon in Sagittarius on the 13th may bring travel and higher learning opportunities.

Romance is better after the 13th, the 25th is passionate; be available for it. The Full Moon in Cancer on the 28th can affect your work or career; expect the unexpected.

Scorpio: The best time for romance or creativity is the 1st through the 15th. The best time for finances is the Full Moon in Sagittarius on the 13th and on the 19th. Be ready for professional opportunities coming your way.

The Full Moon in Cancer on the 28th may find you fighting the urge to become emotional and strike out. Fight the good fight; rise above it.

Sagittarius: Business associations may be on your mind.

The New Moon on the 13th will be in your sign and sets the tone

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for the next twelve months. Single or otherwise, the New Moon will help your heart’s desires; make your intentions clear. The 14th, 19th and the 31st are great days for socializing. Be financially cautious on the Full Moon in Cancer on the 28th Capricorn: The New Moon on the 13th indicates positive financial matters. The best time for creativity or romance is the 1st of the month to the 15th.

Strength continues to build due to planetary affects and the Sun moving into your sign by the 21st.

The Full Moon in Cancer on the 28th will highlight a romantic or business partnership, in a positive way.

Aquarius: Feeling good should continue; the best days for creativity or romance are the 13th, 14th, 19th and the 31st.

The New Moon in Sagittarius on the 13th will highlight new opportunities that you can enjoy.

If you feel stressed by the Full Moon on in Cancer on the 28th, be open to help; your health comes first. On the 31st, go with the flow.

Pisces: If you attend social gatherings, you will be just fine.

The best time for finances is the 10th through the 31st. The New Moon in Sagittarius on the 13th may bring acknowledgements regarding your work and spiritual opportunities. The Full Moon in Cancer on the 28th will have romance or creativity at its’ highest peak for you.

Ren Yogamaya is a Yoga teacher registered with the Yoga Alliance, she is a Yoga Therapist, a writer, the published author of EAT BY COLOR: Foods, Colors and The Chakras. She is also a syndicated columnist and is a natural channel for Universal Source. She teaches at Dancing Shiva Yoga in L.A., Heal and Soul Yoga in Encino and can be reached at: 760 .567.5850, www. renyogamaya.com on Facebook: Ren Rasa Yogamaya

By Ren Yogamaya, E- RYT 500

Photo by Chris Hume Green Festival, the nation’s largest and most trusted environmental consumer event, made its’ return to the Los Angeles Convention Center, Nov. 17-18. The 2nd annual event was hosted by ecoinnovators, with more than 100 renowned speakers that included hip-hop, global media mogul - Russell Simmons, eco-pioneer - Ed Begley, Jr., journalist, author, founder of the “99 percent Movement” (Occupy Wall Street)-David DeGraw, artists, community leaders, green business experts, over 300 green and socially responsible exhibitors, health & wellness influences, and cultural and bilingual programming. Other notable keynote speakers included, John Robbins, Amy Goodman, Mayor Antonio Villaragoisa.

Edward James Olmos, Greg Palast, Esai Morales, Sandra Fluke and Q’orianka Kilcher.

Green Festival is widely recognized as the largest marketplace of conscious businesses as well as a great place to find the latest in sustainable and Fair Trade products.

The most anticipated event was at the Main Stage. Speaker Highlights included, journalist, author and activist, Amy Goodman speaking on Democracy Now, Russell Simmons with David DeGraw speaking on Getting Money Out Of Politics: Inspired Solutions to Fixing the Fundamentally Broken Foundations of Our Democracy. The latter being

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a panel discussion followed by a public Q& A. The end result presented a clearer perspective, positive awareness spread by the views from both speakers and audience. A call to organize another wave of occupy demonstration(s) was strongly encouraged and volunteers did answer.

“One tenth of one percent has taken over the wealth, almost, 46 trillion dollars. (A trillion is a 1,000 billion). The one tenth of the population is the cause of the imbalance. What could we do with $46 trillion to improve schooling, the educational system, our environment?

Occupy is about expanded consciousness, it came about from this energy coming from the camps of life,” said DeGraw. In offering solutions, “People should be working for the people and not the money. We need to focus on our intention, direction,” said Simmons.

This year’s additional highlights: Green Marketplace, Ford Ride and Drive all-electric and hybrid cars, Green Kids Zone, Do-itYourself Workshops, Green Living Stage, Good Food Stage, Gaim TV –Tadasana Yoga & Movement Pavilion, Green Business Stage, Beer & Wine Garden, Eco-Fashion Show, Organic Local Food, Fair Trade Stage, Community Action Stage, Sierra Club Green Cinema, and Live Poetry and Music. “ G re e n Tu e s d ay ” officially launched: Announced on Nov. 27 the first “Green Tuesday” is devoted to this date and will continue to occur the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving each year.

“Green Tuesday is designed to inspire consumers to make

thoughtful, purposeful, ecominded choices. It means really thinking about the money you are spending and buying the right gift for the right person while taking care of the planet at the same time,” said Jonah Mytro, cofounder of Green America. org The Green Festival Founding Partners: Green America, Global Exchange, both Non-Profit organizations along with their Green Business Network are the founders of the Green Festivals that take place annually in Washington, D.C., San Francisco and Los Angeles (other national states are in the developmental stages for up-coming events).

Green America founded in 1982, providing the economic strategies, organizing power and practicing tools for businesses and individuals to address today’s social and environmental problems.

Its Green Business Network is the largest network of businesses screened for their social and environmental responsibility.

Global exchange is a memb ership-base d international human rights organization dedicated to promoting social, economic and environmental justice around the world. Since its founding in 1988, Global Exchange has successfully increased public awareness of root causes of injustices while building international partnerships and mobilizing for change. Admission to this annual event is always easy and affordable with free admission for youth under the age of 18, otherwise there is a nominal $10 admission fee, discount for seniors and for anyone who rides his or her bike, free admission along with a bike valet.

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etc…STAR Bighorn Institute Receives $250,000

RANCHO MIRAGE, CA – The board of directors of the Mirada Custom Lot Association recently presented the Bighorn Institute with a check for more than $250,000, one of the largest donations the Palm Desert-based non profit has ever received in its 30year history.

On Wednesday, Nov. 14, Mirada board members and Bighorn Institute principals and board gathered for a jubilant check presentation at the stunning water fountain gateway to the hillside Mirada development, situated near the Ritz Carlton resort and adjacent to pristine Peninsular bighorn sheep habitat.

Working with other regional, state and federal entities, the Institute has helped in the conservation and recovery of the

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Peninsular bighorn sheep that are found in the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains.

The number of Peninsular bighorn sheep had declined dramatically since 1979, today the population is about 500.

The board of directors of the Custom Lot Association created an assessment more than 10 years ago to help Bighorn Institute in its work to protect and advance the population of the endangered Peninsular bighorn sheep, a species of bighorn sheep found only in this region. ”Over time, the board forgot about the assessment program and recently looked into the fund. We were astonished to discover that the assessment fund had swelled to $273,000 and the board unanimously voted the time had come to award these funds to Bighorn Institute,” said Andy Gladstein, board

president.

The purpose of the assessment was that these funds would augment the protection of the bighorn sheep provided by the fence which was erected by the City to Rancho Mirage to keep the bighorn sheep from looking for food and water in the yards of Mirada residents’ and venture down to the busy Highway 111 corridor where they were in serious danger.

“We are overwhelmed and deeply touched by this extraordinary gift by Mirada Custom Lot Association to assist us in ensuring this magnificent endangered species’ presence in our Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains for future generations to marvel at,” said Jim DeForge, Executive Director of Bighorn Institute.

“We hope others in the community will be inspired to do what they can to prevent the loss of these incredible animals,” added DeForge.

Working with other regional, state and federal entities, the Institute has helped in the conservation and recovery of the Peninsular bighorn sheep that are found in the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains. The number of Peninsular bighorn sheep had declined dramatically since 1979, today the population is about 500.

Mirada is reached from the extension of Frank Sinatra Drive from Highway III along a natural free flowing mountain landscape roadway. Situated on a secluded plateau overlooking the Coachella Valley, the site enjoys magnificent views of the surrounding hills as well as the valley floor below, from the Banning Pass to La Quinta. Mirada Custom Lot Association is comprised of 109 custom home sites within the Mirada project, located behind its own private security gate. These custom home sites were graded to preserve as much as possible their natural topographic features, while preserving the views surround areas.

Troubled Hidden Springs Finds New Growth

By Jackie Devereaux DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA - Hidden Springs has been a troubled subdivision for some time starting with the builder and developer that promptly went bankrupt. The bank that took over the unfinished property later went bankrupt itself. Then in typical fashion, the property came under the control of the Federal Depository Insurance Corporation (FDIC) because it took over the failed

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2011 2012

August $54,799 $61,153

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county in new sales tax growth over the past nine months and leading the Valley in growth of property values.

“Add to that the new Dollar General and new 10-room YK Spa on Hacienda under construction.· Factor in the new elementary school (Bella Vista) and the breathtaking turnaround that the high

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bank. The FDIC then finally auctioned off the property.

The City of Desert Hot Springs, after many months of effort, recently secured an agreement with the bonding company to complete the subdivision improvements.

“This will create many happy homeowners and residents in this incomplete subdivision. The contractor will be doing work there this month and next,” said City Manager Rick Daniels.

school has experienced under Dr. Anne Kalisek’s leadership; throw in the fabulous Community Health and Wellness Center with the Boys and Girls Club, and don’t forget the new 15-exam room medical clinic at the former Jewish Temple that has been funded by a grant from the federal government and will employ 5075 medical professionals, and finally, the new 60,000 sq. ft. office building that is being built across the street from the high school.

“We have something special going on here!” Daniels said.

Daniels forgot to mention the new 180,000 sq. ft. Walmart expected break ground in Spring 2013.

“While this has been a very good year for Desert Hot Springs, the groundwork laid this year is poised to produce its

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‘Dust Up’ Review by Alejandro Pais This reviewer has not had such a good time at the movies in recent memory until “Dust Up,” which is available Tuesday, Nov. 20 on DVD from Breaking Glass Pictures. Writer /Director Ward Roberts’ (“Little

Boy Top”) outrageously entertaining send-up to the “Grindhouse” films Quentin Tarantino began began making movies a decade ago is a combination of Westerns action films and sheer bloodbath. It is a one-of-a-kind action film that is not for the faint of heart, yet will likely

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By Jackie Devereaux INDIO, CA – Local police arrested a bank robber linked to nine other robberies in three counties dubbed the “Desperate Bandit” on Friday morning, Nov. 23.

Indio Police responded to a bank robbery at the First Bank located at 81-900 block of Avenue 42. The suspect handed the teller a note stating he had a gun and wanted money. The bank teller complied and the suspect fled in a white Toyota Corolla. No one was injured during the robbery.

Responding officers and Black Friday detail officers spotted the suspect vehicle

on I-10 west of Monroe Street Bridge and waited for additional officers to arrive before taking Michael Patrick Downing, 47, of Chino Hills, California into custody.

During the traffic stop officers discovered a suspicious item of a two-liter bottle with clear liquid and electrical wires attached to it.

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Hazardous Device Team removed the item safely and determined it was not a hazard, but said it appeared to be made to look like an explosive device.

The FBI were notified and later determined that Downing was a suspect in nine other

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Downing admitted he had done several bank robberies until he was arrested by Indio Police.

Downing was booked into the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Jail Facility in Indio on bank robbery charges.

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Crab Cakes Two large crab cakes with herb pesto beurre blanc and roasted red pepper puree on a bed of mixed greens and a tomato basil vinaigrette 15

Neopolitan Salad Sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion; kidney, garbanzo & green beans; tossed with fresh basil, garlic and olive oil vinaigrette 7

Top Sirloin 16-ounce Top Sirloin grilled to your specification 14

Eggplant Parmesan Layered with tomato sauce and Mozzarella cheese melted on top.

Served with a side of Pasta. 11

Caesar Salad With fresh grated Parmesan cheese 7 With grilled Chicken 10; Salmon or Shrimp 12; Duck 14

Spinach Salad Fresh spinach drizzled with a tasty balsamic vinaigrette and topped with chopped hardboiled eggs, slivered red onions and bacon bits 7 Topped with large shrimp 12

Steak & Scampi 8-ounce Top Sirloin served with Shrimp Scampi 19

Bracciole John Santucci Sr’s recipe. Rolled flank steak stuffed with Italian cheeses, coldcuts, pancetta, spices and hard boiled egg slow cooked in our classic marinara sauce 15

From the Sea

Duck Salad Marinated duck breast broiled and served atop a bed of mixed greens, slivered almonds, sesame seeds, snow peas, Mandarin oranges and julienne peppers, served with a creamy orange teriyaki vinaigrette 13

Filet Mignon Aged beef tenderloin grilled to perfection.

Chef’s 16-ounce cut 28; 8-ounce cut 17

Manicotti or Cannelloni Homemade Crepes stuffed with either a seasoned Ricotta Cheese filling or a seasoned meat filling 12

Sausage & Peppers Our own homemade Italian Sausage sautéed with onions, peppers and mushrooms in tomato sauce, served over a bed of House pasta.

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Salads

New York Steak 16-ounce New York Strip grilled to your specification 19

Halibut Steak Sauteed with butter, lemon juice and parsley 15 Shrimp Scampi Napolitana Scampi sauteed in a garlic and butter sauce served over a bed of pasta 16 Scampi Marinara or Diavolo Shrimp cooked in a classic or VERY Spicy Marinara sauce served over a bed of pasta 17 Fruita di Mare The “Fruit of the Sea.” A combination of fish, scallops, mussels and shrimp in a marinara sauce over a bed of Linguini 15

Indoor & Outdoor Dining Reservations Suggested

MI R AC L E S PR I NGS R E S O RT & S PA

10625 Palm Drive, 92240 –––– Visit capriitalian.com ––––

November 29, 2012

Served with side of House Pasta with choice of Meat, Marinara or Tomato sauce. Includes soup or salad and garlic bread Chicken Marsala Boneless skinless Chicken breast sautéed in a fresh mushroom and a sweet Marsala wine sauce 14 Chicken Francaise Chicken breast sauteed in a lemon and butter sauce and then browned quickly in the oven with lemon slices 15 Chicken & Scampi Santucci Sr.s’ own creation, Chicken breast, shrimp and mushrooms sautéed in a Marsala wine sauce. 19 Chicken Cacciatore Chicken breast sliced thinly in marinara sauce with mushrooms, bell peppers and onions 15 Chicken Parmesan Our classic Chicken breast, breaded, with tomato sauce and Mozzarella cheese melted on top. 15 Cajun Chicken Sautéed chicken breast with Cajun spices served over a bed of linguini. 15 Chicken Pomodoro Thinly sliced Chicken breast sautéed in fresh basil, tomatoes, garlic and white wine sauce served over a bed of linguini. 15

Capri

Italian Restaurant & Steakhouse

760-329-6833

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