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During down economic times, people have been turning to payday lenders to help get by. Most storefront

lenders (at check cashing sites) are legit and are safe to use, but buyer beware- there are some that advertise online, on the radio and on TV that appear way too good to be true.

“Get Cash Deposited By Tomorrow.” “Cash In One Hour.” “You May Have $1500 On Hold.” All these things sound very enticing but come with a high price to pay. Up to 50% interest and very high APRs. Take out as many loans as you like. Soon, you’ll be blowing away your entire paycheck on these lenders and not have any more money left to pay your rent, buy food or in today’s tough times gas for your car.

One consumer, named Tiffany, has been struggling to pay six payday lenders for several weeks. She informed Desert Local News that she had no choice but to close off her bank account and settle the debts with a debt consolidation firm.

“I got a call from one collection agent, and she told me that I was going

to get sued and charged with a crime if I didn’t pay $200 to them right away,” she explained. Giving the name of the company and the phone number, Desert Local News did a thorough investigation and found out that she was not alone- several others have been harassed by this same debt collector and that their scare tactics are indeed a violation of the Federal Trade Commission’s Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.

Section 807(4) states: “A debt collector may not use any false, deceptive, or misleading representation or means in connection with the collection of any debt. Without limiting the general application of the foregoing, the following conduct is a violation of this section: The representation or implication that nonpayment of any debt will result in the arrest or imprisonment of any person or the seizure, garnishment, attachment, or sale of any property or wages of any person unless such action is lawful and the debt collector or creditor intends to take such action.”

Tiffany has then filed a complaint with the FTC and with a local lawyer, seeking monetary damages against the

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Sharks!!! Especially In This Economy

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In an investigation, one lending company Tiffany was dealing with appeared to be fronting an stateside address, using a forwarded US phone number and appeared to be operating from England! Such practices are illegal in all 50 states. The fronted address turned out to be a UPS Store in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah.

It is highly advisable to use the Better Business Bureau’s website to check out any lending company before using their services. If their rating is a D or lower, it is advisable to stay away from them, period. Some of these internet payday lenders aren’t even listed at all with them.

In California, you are allowed up to $300 for borrowing purposes and interest rates are mandated by the FDIC. Most Storefront Payday Lenders require a post-dated check as collateral. Don’t worry, you cannot be prosecuted for writing such a check to such a company. State law forbids that specifically, under Bad Check laws. With online payday lenders, there is no physical check written. Just ACH bank drafts, which don’t hold enough water in court to prosecute you.

If a debt collection agency were to sue you, they would have to serve you papers first, and such a length of time of no sooner than a year is required before any action could be taken. There are no debtors prisons, they have been outlawed since 1850, so need not worry- you’re not going to jail unless you fraudulently obtained debt (lying about your income, using phony names). No, by canceling your ACH debits with the bank, you’re not committing any fraud necessarily when it comes to dealing with payday lenders that are illegally operating.

How can you tell if a payday lender is illegal? Do some research online, at a site recommended called debtconsolidationcare.com. They are a BBB accredited company. And don’t be afraid to file a complaint at HYPERLINK “http://www.ftc.gov” www.ftc.gov

collection agency. In an investigation, one lending company Tiffany was dealing with appeared

to be fronting an stateside address, using a forwarded US phone number and appeared to be operating from England! Such practices are illegal in all 50 states. The fronted address turned out to be a UPS Store in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah.

It is highly advisable to use the Better Business Bureau’s website to check out any lending company before using their services. If their rating is a D or lower, it is advisable to stay away from them, period. Some of these internet payday lenders aren’t even listed at all with them.

In California, you are allowed up to $300 for borrowing purposes

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4 WHO IS BORROWING WHO’S MONEY? DESERT LOCAL NEWS July 18, 2009

EDITORIAL- Sometimes you might go over your

account balance when writing a check or using your debit card with your bank. But no matter how much (up to $100) or how little (as low as $0.01), you will most likely be hit with a $35 overdraft fee. And multiple times, that money could add up. Is it fair?

Well actually, some banks only charge $33, like Chase Bank and some charge $37, like Bank of America. Isn’t the insufficient funds a fault between you and the merchant? Not always. Sometimes, if you’re depending on a direct deposit and it doesn’t go through in time, you’d be likely hit. Then the merchant charges you for a bad check and so does the bank. Disputing these fees are next to difficult, because some banks, like Wells Fargo, have it listed against their policy to do so. Even for a charge that you didn’t authorize.

Are banks even worth having? Some people don’t trust them at all. It may be easier to get your paycheck cashed at WalMart for only $3.00 than to let a bank manage your money.

It’s common sense, Banks are a business, first and foremost. Just like any other business in the world, they are there to MAKE A PROFIT! And so are credit card companies whenever you go over your limit. They will charge an over-the-limit fee in the same price range.

It takes a team of people and more than a cost of a stamp to process every transaction that goes through the bank every day. And every $35 fee is not sent back through the mail. They have to be taken by courier or electronically transferred since the information on the checks is so sensitive and banks don’t want to risk your information falling into the wrong hands.

Plus, keep in mind that bank employees don’t get paid that much (unless you’re in management or president), so these fees don’t fund their salaries.

Maybe it’s better to cash your paychecks at a WalMart store and to tell your friends and family not to write you personal checks anymore. Unless you can go to their bank directly and cash it in person. Maybe having a prepaid credit card with Visa or MasterCard will suffice in lieu of having a bank account. But watch out for online purchases if your card gets stolen.

If you plan on keeping your bank account active, try to make time to speak to a customer service rep who will explain how everything works and why they have to charge you all these fees. Otherwise, go with your instinct and show the bank who’s boss!

These Darn Banks And Their $35 Overdraft Fees- Who’s Borrowing Who’s Money?

BY LESLIE ANDREWS

Are banks even worth

having?

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5COMMUNITY CLEANUP • DESERT LOCAL NEWS July 18, 2009

Community CleanupFor Residents of Desert Hot Springs

(No Commercial)July 20-25, 2009

Up to two Bulky Waste items picked up at curbAdditional household waste pickup Electronic Waste (PC’s, TV’s, etc.)

Saturday, July 25th, Drop-off site at the West end of Hacienda, 8-2 P.M.

Please place extra waste at curb by Monday, July 20th, 6:00 A.M.

When you think of a hearing aid, the image of a large piece of plastic sitting behind an ear likely comes to mind. There has been a stigma attached to hearing instruments because for many years they were big, bulky and looked “old.” Today’s hearing aids are sleek, sophisticated pieces of technology, and most are nearly invisible when worn.

Today’s top-line hearing aids use the most advanced technology available to address all of the complaints of hearing aid wearers. These hearing instruments are like small computers that use complex algorithms to constantly identify and separate incoming sounds.

For example, Minnesota-based Starkey recently

introduced T2 technology in its S Series instruments, which allows wearers to use a cell or touch-tone phone to switch modes or adjust volume without using additional hardware.

In addition, hearing aids can now be fit more precisely with a prescriptive approach, which uses hearing and lifestyle assessments, to help ensure that the instruments match the individual’s hearing loss, lifestyle needs and ear shape.

Finding the right solution for a hearing loss can make all of the difference in communication with family, friends and co-workers. To find out more about the latest in hearing aid technology, visit www.starkey.com.

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Additional household waste pickup Electronic Waste (PC’s, TV’s, etc.)

Please place extra waste at curb by Monday, July 20th, 6:00 A.M.

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STEREOPSISBY MATT WEYUKER

Former Mayor Matt WeyukerLAPD’s Lt. Colombo again asks some of his self-deprecating, but embarrassing questions of President Obama.

Colombo begins – “I’m sorry to bother you again sir, but, uh, you see, I still have this puzzling case, and I think you can help me with it, Mr. President.” The President responds, “What is it this time?”

Well sir, “Your Occidental College records were finally released last month, and uh, I was wondering sir, uh, if I can ask you a couple of questions about your time there. Oh, is that your desk? What kinda wood is that – the wife would wanna know. Oh yeah sir, did you use the name Barry Soatoro to get a foreign student loan thru the Fulbright Foundation, as an Indonesian citizen? Is that right sir? So you didn’t spend your early years growing up in America sir, uh, I imagine that it’s hard to for you culturally understand Americanism.” No comment.

Uh Sir, if that’s true, how is it that you’re now claiming American citizenship – otherwise, how would you have run for President? You don’t have to answer that right now sir.”

Then sir, uh, you went on to Columbia and Harvard Universities, both pretty

expensive Ivy League schools, right sir? Please tell me Mr. President, uh, where you got the money to go to those schools? And sir, uh, I was wondering just how you were able to afford a fancy lifestyle and housing with no visible means of support?” No comment.

Is it true sir, that you have never held a job in the free market place? And uh, that you have never run a company or met a payroll? And Mr. President, because uh, you’ve never served in our armed services, is that the reason you don’t understand its core and true function?” No comment.

Why is it sir that you haven’t told the American people, about spending over half your adult life working with radical-extremists who seem to hate America, like uh, Reverend Wright, ACORN, William Ayers, and lots of others? And uh, why is it that now that you’re the President that you haven’t denounced these folks who wanna see America fail? Sir, why have you not spoken out against HJR-5, to repeal the 22nd Amendment to the US Constitution, uh you know, the one that limits you to two terms?” No comment.

And uh, sir, in some of your foreign country speeches, where you uh, kinda apologize for America, why did you say you

regretted America’s War On Terror? You said that you believed “‘that all too often our government made decisions based on fear rather than foresight, that all too often our government trimmed facts and evidence to fit ideological predispositions?’” Is that right sir?” No comment.

Mr. President, uh, do you really wanna replace our healthcare system, with a government controlled one? Uh sir, the rest of the world wants to get away from socialized medicine. And sir, why do you want to heap a lot of energy costs on us? Aren’t the people entitled to know why you’re lining your fat-cat Wall Street friends pockets with billions of stimulus money, while mortgaging our kids and grandkids futures?” No comment.

There’s just one more thing sir, uh, I’d like to quote something that President Ronald Reagan said” – “They expect you to tell your children that the American people no longer have the will to cope with their problems, that the future will be one of sacrifice and few opportunities. My fellow citizens, I utterly reject that view.”

“Well sir, I’ll just let myself out again, I know the way”

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With the bounty of fresh produce that accompanies the arrival of warm weather, you would think

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Plenty of experts agree that the solution is simple -- sneak nutritious foods into dishes where they’ll be least expected. And a summer smoothie is a great way to do it. Kid-friendly and convenient for on-the-go adults, smoothies are the essence of summer refreshment. When you load them up with fresh superfoods, they also become a great way to take full advantage of summer’s nutritional bounty.

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How do you run younger for longer? Do you work in the garden every Saturday? Do you participate in marathons twice a year? Maybe you play with your children after work each day. Whatever it is that keeps you youthful and performing at your best, it’s time to share your story.

To introduce BP gasoline with Invigorate, a fuel that helps cars run younger for longer, BP and 12-time Olympic medalist Dara Torres are launching the “BP Younger for Longer Challenge,” a contest that asks Americans to tell their own personal stories of how they keep themselves running younger for longer.

Beginning July 1, participants can enter the “BP Younger for Longer Challenge” by visiting bpinvigorate.com and submitting a 300-word written entry explaining how they personify the “younger for longer” promise of BP gasoline with Invigorate. Torres and a judging panel will choose 20 top entrants to receive a first place prize of BP gas for a year, valued at more than $2,000 (gas for a year is awarded as $2,080 in BP gift cards.) And, one lucky grand prize winner will be awarded $10,000 in BP gasoline, plus a trip to meet the athlete who truly embodies running “younger for longer,” 42-year-old Olympian Torres.

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BY STAFF- Everyone has favorite childhood memories that stay with us forever, and some of the best memories are made during family meals. From barbecuing in the backyard to preparing holiday feasts, mealtimes are ripe with opportunities to create meaningful memories.

“Whether you cook up traditions in the kitchen or grow them in the backyard, it’s important to create precious memories for your children and family,” said Josie Bissett, an actress and mom. “My family has made many great memories by just doing simple things together at home, things that other families can enjoy in their own lives.”

This is why Bissett wrote “Making Memories,” a book of real-life stories for creating memories that last a lifetime. She is encouraging families to share their favorite stories at HeinzWholesomeMemories.com.

“One of the most important things in life is creating rich memories and experiences with our loved ones,” says Bissett. “I try to create moments that my kids will remember and pass down to their children one day.”

The Web site celebrates these moments, many of which

Heinz Ketchup has been a part of as a family mealtime staple for more than 130 years, by displaying memorable photos and stories submitted by families nationwide.

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BY STAFF- Being eco-friendly isn’t just limited to the car you drive or the appliances you buy, and it doesn’t have to mean sacrificing convenience, quality or budget. In fact, it’s time to stop feeling guilty about not being able to do it all and make a few small changes to help the environment.

One easy way to live a more earth-conscious lifestyle is to turn brown bag lunches green this school year. By thinking green every time you pack a lunch, you can

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* Tote a reusable lunch bag: Invite your kids to help pick out a reusable lunch bag, creating a small lesson in sustainability.

* Buy local foods: Look for a farmer’s market or grocery store that promotes locally grown and produced food.

* Try sandwich bags that are better for the environment: The new Ziploc evolve sandwich and storage bags are made using 25 percent less plastic than traditional sandwich bags and manufactured using wind power.

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18 PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA • July 18, 2009

Palm Springs, Calif., is home to one of the largest, flyable collection of World War II aircraft in existence. It’s not unusual to see a shark-nosed P-40 Warhawk fighter emblazoned with the insignia of the famous Flying Tigers or hear the rumble of a massive four-engined B-17 Flying Fortress bomber as they fly in the clear skies above this desert community.

The museum is housed in a series of large, brightly lit and air-conditioned hangers on Gene Autry Trail, next to the Palm Springs International Airport. It’s difficult to miss the museum because of the static display of jet aircraft in the front, including such familiar warbirds as the F-14 Tomcat made famous in the movie “Top Gun” and an A-6 Intruder from the movie “Flight of the Intruder.”

The museum houses a library with more than 6,300 volumes related to World War II and aviation (including comic books!). It has Life Magazine issues from 1936-49. Also there is a learning center with flight simulators, especially popular with youngsters.

One hanger is dedicated to a Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress. This bomber was

gained fame in the skies above occupied Europe when fliers of the Eighth Air Force took the fight to the German heartland. Its 10-man crew endured hours in subzero temperatures facing Nazi fighters and flak to deliver bombs on the enemy target.

One unsung hero of World War II was the Consolidated PBY Catalina. This long-range flying boat was used in all theaters of the war by Allied forces for reconnaissance, antisubmarine patrol and air-sea rescue. One of the most famous photos of the war shows a PBY blister gunner manning a machine gun right after he rescued and injured pilot from the water. The PBY landed in a Japanese-held harbor to save the American flier and was under fire the entire time.

The Palm Springs Air Museum features monthly events, often a lecture usually with a flyby. It’s open seven days a week, except for holidays. Active duty military and their families are admitted free of charge.

For more about the Palm Springs Air Museum, go to www.desertcitiesentertainment.com

Story by Kip AllenPhotos by Cathy Jardine

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Warbirds Soar at the Palm Springs Air Museum

20 21IDYLLWILD ARTS • DESERT LOCAL NEWS July 18, 2009

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Only an hour from Palm Springs, Calif., the Idyllwild Arts Summer Program commenced Sunday, July 12, with the Native American Arts Festival and runs through Saturday, July 18.

The first event provided by the King Galleries of Scottsdale, Ariz., was a representation of pottery from various pueblos using traditional methods, while the styles are either contemporary or traditional. The traditional methodology consists of hand-rolling and coiling the clay, polishing by burnishing the pots with a stone, the paints being made by local materials and firing without electrical kilns. Each pueblo is distinct in the traditional method based on the materials unique to each respective area. The minerals in the clays differ from area to area. In the Santa Clara Pueblo, black dye can be made by boiling wild spinach into a tar or green dye by due to copper minerals being present. The firing varies also in how heat is produced, which could be by tree bark or as with the Hopi tribe using sheep’s manure where trees are scarce.

Jennifer Tafoya Moquino from the Santa Clara pueblo has a distinctive, contemporary style of incising the lifelike plants, animals, insects and birds along with her use of vivid colors. She is also one

of the leaders in Pueblo pottery. A legend of pueblo pottery is Margaret Tafoya (1904-2001) and is represented by this piece of the carved cultural traditional style of the Santa Clara Pueblo. Charles S. King, owner of King Galleries of Scottsdale, wrote the book “Born of Fire: The Life and Pottery of Margaret Tafoya” that chronicles her life and the pottery she made.

The San Ildefonso Pueblo was blessed with the creativity of Maria Martinez (1887-1980) who breathed life into the declining interest in Native American pottery. She developed the contemporary black-on-black pottery. Nathan Begay, Hopi-Tewa/Navejo, uses the reconstructive process in which the pottery is made, broken and reconstructed. Representing the Acoma Pueblo is Dorothy Torivio with intricate designs that are repeated changed in size and repeated again. Elizabeth Medina-Zia creates a jar that is glazed with three different layers of slip (outside thin layers of clay) which alternate in matte and polished finishes. Beneath the turtle on the lid is a painted flower.

For more on the Native American Arts Festival, go to www.desertcitiesentertainment.com

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BY STAFF-Summertime heralds splashing in

backyard pools, beach vacations and outdoor activities of all types. We like to think of it as a happy-go-lucky time when the whole family can enjoy reveling in the sunshine. Those happy rays, though, carry invisible dangers in the form of ultraviolet rays. Protection from dangerous UV light is so important that both the National Weather Service and Environmental Protection Agency provide a daily UV index.

To help ensure that everyone enjoys summer safely, Anthony James Petty, MLT, RMA, CMA and medical program chair at Brown Mackie College - Miami, shares helpful information on protecting your skin from the sun’s harmful effects.

“Overexposure to the sun causes premature aging,” says Petty. “Ultraviolet light affects the outer skin layers, or epidermis, and is the primary agent responsible for sunburn. Long-term effects of the sun also include a higher risk of developing skin cancer.”

The 2009 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency SunWise Program report, Health Effects of Overexposure to the Sun, states, “The incidence of skin cancer in the United States has reached epidemic proportions. One in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime, and one American dies every hour from this devastating disease.”

Petty describes the process of burning and its effects on the skin. “Everyone has melanocytes, or pigment-producing cells, in the skin. As exposure to UV light begins to burn the skin, melanocytes send a color-producing pigment called melanin to the surface for protection. This causes the tan color, but each time it happens, it dries the skin and robs the melanocytes of their ability to respond.”

Petty recommends using sunscreen with SPF 15 protection or above, nothing below. “SPF 15 filters 92 percent of UV rays. Without protection, a fair-skinned person would begin to burn in just 10 minutes. Applying SPF 15 sunscreen lets that same person stay in the sun fifteen times longer before burning, or 150 minutes,” he continues. Petty notes it is important to reapply sunscreen every two hours, more often if you’re swimming. Chlorine from pools and salt from the ocean break down sunscreen formulas and weaken their effectiveness. Another consideration is the specific time of day you spend in the sun. Rays are strongest between noon and 3 p.m.

Apply sunscreen at least 15 minutes before going out into the sun. “The skin needs time to absorb the lotion,” says Petty. “The lotion is absorbed, but the chemicals in the sunscreen are rejected and form the protective layer.” While it is recommended to re-apply lotion periodically, it is equally recommended not to overuse sunscreen. “Overuse of sunscreen can enable toxins to enter the bloodstream. This is

dangerous and can lead to liver damage,” he continues.

How to treat sunburn

If you do end up with sunburn, Petty offers tips on how to treat it. “First make sure you cover up. Don’t burn on top of burn,” he says. “It can be dangerous. Second-degree burns cause painful blisters on the skin. Popping the blisters raises the chances of infection. If blistering appears, see a doctor.”

Advice for sunburn includes a cool shower, not hot, or an oatmeal bath. “A cool compress often helps,” says Petty. “Aloe is a natural emollient that is commonly used to keep skin moist.” Anyone suffering from sunburn should drink plenty of water. A headache that accompanies sunburn signals dehydration. “Nothing functions well without hydration. Drink water before you feel thirsty,” Petty says. “Colas and iced tea should be avoided, as caffeine will actually cause further dehydration. Sports drinks, however, will replenish electrolytes and hydrate faster.”

A little knowledge can go a long way to help ensure you stay safe in the summer sun. Protection from UV light now can lower the risks of documented health problems proven to result from overexposure to the sun’s harmful rays.

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23 HANK HOHENSTEIN DESERT HOT SPRINGS • CALIFORNIA July 18, 2009

On a recent trip to Minnesota the US Senate race was yet to be decided. Senator Coleman and challenger Comedian Franken were locked in an intense legal battle to determine the outcome of the election and who would head to Washington. I talked with many people as we drove across the state about their election. Many opined they should just redo it. The issue was that in 25 precincts there were more votes cast than registered voters. That issue, finally decided in the courts seemed to hold that voter ‘enthusiasm’ was more important than the tested principle of ‘one man – one vote.’ The folks in Minnesota were weary.

Meanwhile, half a world away, voters in Iran, sensing voter irregularities took to the streets. They were protesting the ‘landslide’ victory of President Ahmadinejad over challenger Mousavi who was portrayed as the ‘kinder and gentler’ terrorist. It seems during the election in two provinces loyal to Ahmadinejad there were more votes cast than registered voters. Sound familiar? The folks protested with passion and in huge numbers. However, the theocratic leader of Iran declared Ahmadinejad the victor and anyone who protested was an enemy of the state. By the time it was over many people would lose their lives. The folks in Iran were not weary.

What was the difference in these two elections? Freedom! In America we are free to make choices, aptly characterized by Thomas Jefferson as “the right to … the pursuit of happiness.” It is in our Declaration of Independence. We have the right to free elections; the

right to have matters decided in court and not in the streets; the right to work two or more jobs to pay-off the house, the car and the credit cards; the right to stay home from an election (What? - 28% of Californians voted in the last election?) and we have the right to grow weary.

Yes, we have the God given right to make choices, isn’t that what Thomas Jefferson wrote in the Declaration of Independence? Isn’t that what the 56 signers affirmed that day on July 4, 1776 when they pledged their sacred trust? Yet now we grow weary. We will pay an ungodly price for losing our energy. When the monthly car payments, the credit card payments and the house payment saps so much energy that we grow weary and we no longer care about the choices being taken from us then we are on the brink of succumbing to the collectivist, nanny state.

We have ‘super-sized that meal’ in every imaginable form and we are now an obese nation in every imaginable way. We have become weary in our excesses. The socialist, nanny state seems only too willing to lift us from our weariness. What will they ask in return? Simple, they will only ask that we surrender a few of our choices. They know better and they will decide. They will argue, allocate and arbitrate in some far distant capitol. They will make the choices? What could be wrong with that?

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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA- 27,000 people and only one full time

doctor for Desert Hot Springs. A new facility for the West Valley has been long promised but so far has not been built. Now, there may be some light at the end of the tunnel for many low-income and uninsured patients from the city who seek services over the bridge.

On Monday, during a study session, the City Council talked about possibly using the recently purchased Jewish Community Center on Pierson Boulevard as their new medical clinic, to be completed within the next two years. City Manager Rick Daniels has been doing his homework, and led the discussion.

“We have two doctors in this community. Dr. Struzzo on Palm and Dr. Chao. There should be one doctor per 3,000 people. By

any measure, we should have ten doctors in this community,” he said.

Many members of the community believe that the city’s reputation of having high crime and poverty has prevented doctors from setting up shop in Desert Hot Springs. But with the recent flushing

out of crime with two “Operation Falling Sun” dragnets, things are starting to look better. Yet, the harsh economic times has prevented Riverside County from building a much-promised new clinic on Palm Drive near Mission Springs Park. Daniels added, “Riverside County because of funding shortfalls will not build a new facility unless they have three years of revenue reserved in the bank. The objective is, don’t build anything unless you have the money.”

In the meantime, patients from Desert Hot Springs have been frequenting the Borrego Community Health Care Center in Cathedral City. At least 100 patients are seen each week. With Dr. Joseph Struzzo reportedly retiring, there have been serious talks about the BCHCC moving into town, setting up a branch office to serve the

community with at least three doctors operating. However, the BCHCC originally wanted to do so back in 2005, but were told to hold off by Riverside County at the time. This time around, money for the new center could come as soon as September 1, 2009.

As for the Jewish Community Center

located on Pierson Boulevard, the city talked about using its building for a permanent health care center. Since new construction is prohibited, all but one wall of the center’s building will be demolished and rebuilt within the next two years. Daniels concluded, “Their (Borrego’s) goal is to provide health care to all residents of the community, with or without insurance. There would be 100 jobs created.”

Also, the number of doctors could increase from three to ten. “This would all be done without city or county money. The building will cost $10 million.”

Mayor Yvonne Parks said, “Health care has been a priority for past councils. When we did the groundbreaking, we thought by this time, we were going to have a $25 million facility. This looks like a win-win situation. This gives us a health care

clinic by October of this year. It’s not going to cost the city of the county a dime. This has got to be the biggest win-win offered to us.” Mayor Pro Tem Karl Baker added, “Anything that brings more doctors out here would be nice. It would be nice to go locally rather than to go to Palm Springs. I hope there are extended hours for emergency services.”

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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA- out of crime with two “Operation Falling located on Pierson Boulevard, the city

A Medical Clinic For DHS In The Works- Town Only Has One Doctor

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Elton John, Billy Crystal, Tony Bennett and Gladys Knight performed at the Ninth Annual Starkey Hearing Foundation Awards Gala, “So the World May Hear.” This was a star-studded event with many celebrities raising money for many missions.

Palm Springs residents Bill and Tani Austin hosted this event. Bill Austin is the founder of Starkey Hearing Foundation and owner of Starkey Labs. This gala is the primary fundraiser for their international hearing mission trips. It takes a lot of money to distribute more than 50,000 hearing units during 100 hearing missions in countries all across the world each year.

Since 2000, they have held missions in 86 countries and donated more than 340,000 hearing instruments. Starkey Hearing Foundation is the global leader

in giving the gift of hearing. Countless numbers of people have had their lives enriched by the generous, selfless efforts by volunteers, donors and Bill and Tani Austin. Palm Springs residents and owners of Advanced Hearing Systems Joe and Pat Manhart also go on these missions.

Celebrities started walking the red carpet around 3 p.m. Many of the celebrities have ties to the Palm Springs area. Some attending were actors Lou Ferrigno and Robert Culp, astronaut Buzz Aldrin, songwriter Paul Williams, comedian Norm Crosby, singer Tony Bennett, and golf legends Arnold Palmer and Tony Jacklin. Vikings head coach Brad Childress with a couple of the Viking players also attended.

There were many other notables too numerous to mention along with all the

sponsors for the event. Congressmen from Minnesota, business leaders and other major donors were just some of the 1,400 people attending this Gala. The entertainment for the evening left nothing to be desired. An 8-year-old boy named Ethan Bortnick is a songwriter, pianist, comedian, singer and imitates a great Louis Armstrong.

The main attraction was the performance by Sir Elton John. What a showman and he is a huge supporter of this charity. Sir Elton sang many of his biggest hits and performed for almost an hour.

They raised $5 million last year and reached that goal again this year.

For more about the Ninth Annual Starkey Hearing Foundation Awards Gala, go to www.desertcitiespeople.com

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Story and photos by Pat Krause

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NEW YORK, NY- Walter Cronkite, a long-time veteran

of CBS News, has died, after suffering from cerebral vascular disease. He was 92 years old.

Cronkite was the lead anchor on CBS Evening News from 1962 to 1981, covering stories ranging from the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Junior and musical icon John Lennon.

Cronkite was the first to be called an “Anchorman” and he came so identified in that role that eventually his own name became the term for the job in other languages. (Swedish anchors are known as Kronkiters; In Holland, they are Cronkiters.)

“He was a great broadcaster and a gentleman whose experience, honesty, professionalism and style defined the role of anchor and commentator,” CBS Corp. chief executive Leslie Moonves said in a statement.

Cronkite covered many events in the 1960s, including the first coming of the

Beatles in 1964, race riots, and the 1969 moon landing. Not to mention the first man in space in 1962. In 1998, for CNN, he went back to Cape Canaveral to cover John Glenn’s return to space after 36 years.

Two polls pronounced Cronkite the “most trusted man in America” in 1972 and in 1974.

As many as 18 million households tuned in to the CBS Evening News when Cronkite was on the air. Twice that number watched his final show, on March 6, 1981, when he passed the torch onto Dan Rather. His predecessor was Douglas Edwards.

Walter Leland Cronkite Jr. was born Nov. 4, 1916, in St. Joseph, Mo., the son and grandson of dentists. The family moved to Houston when he was 10. He worked for The Houston Post and served as campus correspondent at the University of Texas.

Cronkite quit school after his junior year for a full-time job with the Houston Press. After a brief stint at KCMO in Kansas City, Mo., he joined United Press in 1937. He was sent to London to cover World War

Two and later returned to the United States in 1948 and later accepted an invitation to join CBS in 1950.

Walter Cronkite, An American News Icon, DiesBY HARRIET BRINDLE

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Please join the Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. for the Tuesday, July 21, 2009 Mixer hosted by The Boys and Girls Club of the Hi-Desert located at 56525 Little League Drive next to the baseball fields.

The Boys & Girls Club of the Hi-Desert has been serving the youth of the Morongo Basin for over 25 years. Our programming

is nationally accredited and offered to the children of our community for an unbeatable membership fee. We are open this summer for eight weeks of “western” themed fun. Sign up for the whole session or drop in for the day. Want to learn more about the Club, join us for a tour of this amazing desert haven for our youth as we host the Chamber Mixer for July. For more information about the Boys and Girls Club of the Hi-Desert please contact

Susan Eckert at (760) 365-5437.

Chamber Mixers are scheduled for the third Tuesday of each month at various locations and are provided as a networking opportunity for business people to meet to do business. Bring your business cards to exchange so you can get to know those who need to know YOU!

Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce Mixer for July 2009

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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA- Deputies from the Palm Desert Station Investigations Bureau has been investigating various armed robberies that have occurred in the unincorporated areas of Desert Hot Springs, and within the city of Desert Hot Springs in the past several weeks.

The robbery suspects have been targeting ice cream vendors and residents. The suspects have been described as

approaching their victims, brandishing a weapon, and demanding money. During these robberies the victims have given the suspects an undisclosed amount of cash or property. No one has been physically injured at this time, but these suspects are armed and dangerous.

The suspects are described as 3 Hispanic male adults, 18 to 20 years, and a White male adult, 19-21 years. All four suspects have brandished a revolver at the victims. The sketched suspects are the three Hispanic male adults.

It is possible some robberies have not been reported and there might be additional victims.

This investigation is continuing and we encourage anyone who has been a victim or anyone with information reference the identity of these suspects to contact Investigator Lingo at the Palm Desert Station at 760-836-1600 or Crime Stoppers at 760-340-STOP(4534).

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BLYTHE, CA- Four adults were arrested during the

weekend for narcotics possession in the area surrounding Blythe.

The Blythe Narcotic Enforcement Team (BNET) conducted a probation search in the 24000 block of Borders Avenue in Ripley. The probationer, Angel “Popeye” Gomez (30) was initially cooperative with investigators but became resistive we he was being searched in front of his residence. Gomez ran from investigators and was tackled inside his residence. He was found in possession of 23.6 grams of methamphetamine. Gomez was charged

with resisting arrest and possession of methamphetamine for sales.

Then on Friday, July 10th, BNET Investigators assisted Riverside County Sheriff Investigators in serving a search warrant for stolen property at a residence located in the 17000 block of Green St. Stolen property and an illegal assault rifle were seized from the residence. No one was home at the time of the service.

Finally, on Saturday, July 11th, BNET Investigators served a narcotic search warrant on Robert Wesley Williams (51) in the 100 block of South Lovekin. Williams was found in possession of heroin and

$1,246.00. He was arrested for possession of heroin for sales. Investigators served a second search warrant on his home in the 400 block of North Second St. No heroin was found at his residence. Minutes later Investigators saw parolee William Joe Parrish (24) in a car in the 300 block of S. Lovekin. Parrish had a felony warrant for forgery. He was followed and stopped in the 100 block of N. Intake Blvd. He was arrested on the warrant and for violation of parole. Lindsey Flint (24) was a passenger in the car with Parrish. She was arrested for possession of narcotic paraphernalia and possession of methamphetamine.

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CALIMESA, CA- A Highland woman was arrested on Monday

following an investigation that led her to a bank robbery on Saturday. On July 11, 2009 at 10:48 am, deputies assigned to the city of Calimesa responded to a reported robbery at the Bank of America building located at 1055 Calimesa Boulevard. Upon arrival at the bank, deputies learned that a Hispanic female, short and stocky in stature, wearing a blue Pendleton shirt and jeans, showed the teller a note demanding money and threatening to harm the employee if she did not comply. Fearing her safety, the teller complied with the demand and surrendered an undisclosed amount of United States currency. The female Hispanic suspect then fled the bank with the currency to a waiting vehicle on Calimesa Boulevard.

Two days later, detectives from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department/Cabazon Station conducted follow up investigation into the bank robbery. Detectives established information that lead them to an address in the city of San Bernardino, and with the assistance of Federal Probation Officers a suspect, Teresa Gomez, 33 years of Highland, California was arrested for the bank robbery. The suspect’s black 2004 Honda, believed to be used in the crime was also recovered at the time of the arrest. A search of the suspect’s residence was conducted and items of evidence, connecting Gomez to the robbery were recovered. No money was recovered during the search.

Detectives will be continuing the investigation in the event Gomez is involved in other bank robberies in the area. Anyone with information regarding the robbery is encouraged to contact Detective Bonaime at the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department/Cabazon Station at 951-922-7100.

Woman Robs Bank In Calimesa

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