09:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 1 Seg 1 – Restaurant of the Week Segment

Hello, hello Joey Pals;
Just to remind you, that even though I am doing my best to provide you up-to-date information, please check websites and phone numbers for the latest. Coronavirus Hotlines and Websites: Desert Oasis Healthcare www.mydohc.com (760) 969-6555; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.

RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK w/ Marty Webster re: “Aspen Mills Bread Company”. 555 S. Sunrise Way Dr., Palm Springs, CA. 92264.
– REPORT on all the stores; 1.) 555 S. Sunrise Way., Palm Springs, CA. 92264. 2.) Inside R.M. Library, 71-100 Hwy., 111, R.M., CA. 3.) Inside Clark’s Nutrition, 34175 Monterey Ave., R.M., CA. 4.) La Quinta, 46-520 Washington St., La Quinta, CA.
– REPORT on how/where/when to order for Christmas. Choose from 5 different pies, all the breads, all the rolls, all the muffins, brownies. Can pick up your order until the day before Christmas.
– REPORT that you can buy “gift cards” for gifts.
– REPORT that calling in is the easiest way to order. Curb-side pickup. Will deliver to homes and businesses now.
– REPORT on the “breakfast box”. Custom made; i.e. eggs, muffin, yogurt, fruit, juice.
– REPORT on the sandwich platters, with each half or quarter wrapped in saran wrap.
– REPORT that most stores are open 7 AM – 6:30 PM @ this point in time Monday thru Saturday.
– REPORT that the Desert Sun voted Aspen Mills best Bakery In the Valley. Lots of awards @ all locations.
www.aspenmillsps.com
(760) 323-3123)

Marty

09:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 1 Seg 3 – Desert Oasis Healthcare Segment

Hello, hello Joey Pals;
Just to remind you, that even though I am doing my best to provide you up-to-date information, please check websites and phone numbers for the latest. Coronavirus Hotlines and Websites: Desert Oasis Healthcare www.mydohc.com (760) 969-6555; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.

DESERT OASIS HEALTHCARE w/ Dr. Lindsey Valenzuela re: Doctor of Pharmacy; 275 El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs, 92262. “Your Health, Your Life, Our Passion”.
– REPORT that we are starting the 37th week of COVID-19 “Sheltering in Place”.
– REPORT on the word “bamlanivimab”, an antibody treatment. lol
– DISCUSSION on how this new curfew will impact us and the virus. Goal to limit the interactions that happen after 10 PM.
– REPORT on Garry’s question: that dog owners are 78% more likely to catch COVID-19 than cat owners.
– REPORT on mutations of the virus. Fear that the mutation might decrease the efficacy of a vaccine. This might prove to be just the opposite.
– REPORT on EMERGENCY USE AUTHORIZATION (EUA). Any day Pfiser should have this. CDC has been planning on distribution of the vaccine for months. First to get the vaccine will be the health care workers.
– DISCUSSION of how/when D.O.H.C. will get the vaccine and which one they will get.
– REPORT that health care workers wear PPE when it is needed.
– REPORT that most likely place to get the virus is still the supermarket.
– REPORT on Olumiant. A new drug for the treatment of arthritis. This drug is in an investigational stage for use in COVID-19 treatment.
www.mydohc.com
(760) 969-6555)

Lindsey

09:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 1 Seg 3 – cont. Desert Oasis Healthcare Segment

Hello, hello Joey Pals;
Just to remind you, that even though I am doing my best to provide you up-to-date information, please check websites and phone numbers for the latest. Coronavirus Hotlines and Websites: Desert Oasis Healthcare www.mydohc.com (760) 969-6555; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.

DESERT OASIS HEALTHCARE w/ Dr. Lindsey Valenzuela re: Doctor of Pharmacy; 275 El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs, 92262. “Your Health, Your Life, Our Passion”.
– DISCUSSION of new test Riverside is offering….- gettested.ruhealth.org and see where testing is available.
– DISCUSSION of importance of testing IF you’ve been around someone who TELLS you they are positive, even w/ a mask on.
– REPORT on turn around time for testing now. Ask the facility you are using. Until you have the results of your test, STAY HOME/ISOLATE until you get the results.
– QUESTION FROM A “JOEY PAL”. How long can I wear a mask? Cloth mask….wash it regularly. Stock up on 3 ply cloth masks. KN95 masks are disposable. Not recommended to wear them longer than a day.
– DON’T TOUCH YOUR FACE. When you put on and take off your masks…EGAD!!!
– DISCUSSION of how D.O.H.C. communicates on a regular basis w/ all their members.
www.mydohc.com
(760) 969-6555)

Lindsey

10:00 – 11:00 AM

Hour 2 Seg 1 – Cities Segment

Hello, hello Joey Pals;
Just to remind you, that even though I am doing my best to provide you up-to-date information, please check websites and phone numbers for the latest. Coronavirus Hotlines and Websites: Desert Oasis Healthcare www.mydohc.com (760) 969-6555; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.

CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS w/ Former Mayor Adam Sanchez re: 11999 Palm Dr., Desert Hot Springs, CA. 92240.
– REPORT on his term as Mayor of Desert Hot Springs. Now the Mayor of DHS serves for 4 years.
– REPORT on his continued activities out in the Community.
– REPORT that DHS has both hot water aquifers and the San Andreas Fault BOTH running thru it.
– REPORT on the D.H.S.’s Police Dept. (w/ Sonny Bono)/Public Safety/the 6 Million $ budget deficit he inherited)/homelessness/need for go-between person/vets/mental health.
– REPORT on his hopes and dreams for the future of DHS. Wants neighborhood groups.
www.cityofdhs.org
(760) 329-6411)

Adam

10:00 – 11:00 AM

Hour 2 Seg 2 – Eisenhower Health Segment

Hello, hello Joey Pals;
Just to remind you, that even though I am doing my best to provide you up-to-date information, please check websites and phone numbers for the latest. Coronavirus Hotlines and Websites: Desert Oasis Healthcare www.mydohc.com (760) 969-6555; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.

EISENHOWER HEALTH w/ Lee Rice re: 39000 Bob Hope Dr., Rancho Mirage, CA. 92270. EH Media Coordinator and Communications Specialist.
– REPORT on all the news being about COVID-19 and the folks @ EH dealing w/ numbers going up, NOT down.
– DISCUSSION of the “lag” time involved w/ the Pandemic.

Lee

EISENHOWER HEALTH w/ Dr. Euthym Kantaxis re: Medical Director of Eisenhower Health’s Emergency Department.
– DISCUSSION of how/where people get their information about the Pandemic. It will be a long process, that requires us to adapt and make good choices.
– REPORT on how to evaluate the safety of decisions folks are making for themselves and those around them.
– DISCUSSION of how people “flip” because they crave contact w/ others.
– REPORT on more mental health concerns, depression issues, suicides, anxiety etc. while folks are isolating.
– DISCUSSION of how the Emergency Department has “changed” and adjusted to serving folks during the Pandemic.
– REPORT that being outside is much preferred. Wear a mask, be aware of who is around you.
– DISCUSSION on how to deal w/ Christmas during this Pandemic. Also New Year’s Eve concerns and the need for changes in how one celebrates.
– DISCUSSION that in society in general, during the last 6 months, behavioral health visits have increased @ the Eisenhower Emergency Department. Symptoms “present” in many different ways @ the ER.
– REPORT on the protocols and precautions in place @ Eisenhower Health and the Emergency Department.
– REPORT on his three sons, their families and his Mother-in-Love being w/ them.
www.eisenhowerhealth.org
(760) 340-3911)

Dr. Kontaxis

10:00 – 11:00 AM

Hour 2 Seg 3 – “Mr. Community” Segment

Hello, hello Joey Pals;
Just to remind you, that even though I am doing my best to provide you up-to-date information, please check websites and phone numbers for the latest. Coronavirus Hotlines and Websites: Desert Oasis Healthcare www.mydohc.com (760) 969-6555; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.

MR. COMMUNITY w/ Steven Henke 1775 E. Palm Cyn., Dr. Palm Springs, CA. 92264. Expert in Family Law.
– REPORT on his Thanksgiving. Report on the 3 part interview w/ Miss Ruta Lee. Steven, as w/ Ruta, HAS NO PATIENCE!!!
– DISCUSSION of “After Thanksgiving Sale” @ all 3 Revivals. 3-day sale, Fri., Sat., and Sun.
– REPORT on the selection of shades available @ Revivals.
– DISCUSSION that Dec., 1st is World AIDS Day. “Everyday Heroes” will not be held this year, but DAP will honor folks on NBC. David Brinkman will be kicking off a new campaign.
– DISCUSSION that “Joey’s Revivals” is located on the site of the original Desert Sun. Use to do “testing” for Aids in the parking lot after the Desert Sun closed way back when. So, on Dec., 1, the DAP Community Health Van will be in “Joey’s Revivals” parking lot.
– DISCUSSION on the differences/similarities of AIDS and COVID-19.
www.desertaidsproject.org
(760) 323-2118)

Steven

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Hour 3 Seg 1 – Ascend Insurance Segment

Hello, hello Joey Pals;
Just to remind you, that even though I am doing my best to provide you up-to-date information, please check websites and phone numbers for the latest. Coronavirus Hotlines and Websites: Desert Oasis Healthcare www.mydohc.com (760) 969-6555; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.

ASCEND INSURANCE w/ Dennis VanBuskirk re: 36917 Cook St. #101, Palm Desert, CA. 92211.
– REPORT on his family’s Thanksgiving w/ his new 4 month-old grandson Cole Munson Van Buskirk. How he deep fried his turkey. All 6 of his sons were together for the first Thanksgiving in years.
– FACT that “Joey Pals” like knowing the personal aspects of Dennis and his family and also that Ascend Insurance represents over 30 different insurance carriers for 26 years. He’s a broker.
– REPORT that when you have a claim, call him first NOT your insurance carrier.
– DISCUSSION of coverage by Home Warranties vs. Home Insurances.
– REPORT that his whole staff speaks Spanish. Big market for Landscapers who need liability insurance. He has a very affordable plan for their fleet of vehicles too.
– REPORT on a “Joey Pal” about difficulty filling out the “on-line” form. Go to www.ascendins.com, put your name in the “get a quote now” and Dennis gets it immediately and will contact you the next day.
– REPORT on a “Joey Pal” question about cyber liability protection. Dennis protects you w/ a business liability policy. Cost is usually under $1,000./yr.
– REPORT that insurance implications are different now that we have “parklets” dining in the streets of Palm Springs.
– PPO part of Open Enrollment can be changed during your birth month. Open Enrollment thru Dec., 15. Still called Covered CA.
– He insures everything and everyone. Anything THAT HAS TO DO W/ INSURANCE. Flood insurance popular now. NEVER A BROKERAGE FEE. His office speaks Spanish. Dennis does all the health insurance. Most paperwork can be done on-line AND HE WILL DO IT FOR YOU!!!
www.ascendins.com
(760) 341-3477)

Dennis

h3>11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Hour 3 Seg 2 – Gough Financial Services Segment

Hello, hello Joey Pals;
Just to remind you, that even though I am doing my best to provide you up-to-date information, please check websites and phone numbers for the latest. Coronavirus Hotlines and Websites: Desert Oasis Healthcare www.mydohc.com (760) 969-6555; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.

GOUGH INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES w/ Janice Gough – 471 E. Tahquitz Cyn., Way, #221, Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– DISCUSSION of we are moving into a different financial climate. Social Security will HAVE to change by 2031 when it will go bankrupt. Because less people are going INTO the work force than are going OUT and need to be supported by SS.
– DISCUSSION that SS may be “grandfathered” for seniors already in the program.
– Clinton took funds out of SS to balance the budget.
– DISCUSSION of Equity Index Annuity. PLAN AHEAD. Janice will help you plan to do this. She re-certifies each year.
– DISCUSSION that there are only 2 vehicles that will help you now where you can take money out tax free. 1. Roth Conversions. 2. Life Insurance.
– DISCUSSION of student loans. NOW there is some sort of forgiveness.
– REPORT that Janice will help you file for your EDD Unemployment, (may end the end of the year), your Small Business Stimulus loan, your PPP and has great success in getting it done. She charges a small fee, but it’s on monies you weren’t going to get otherwise and it’s very time consuming for her staff.
– COMPLIMENTARY review of your finances from Janice.
– Her weekly columns in the Desert Star Weekly and the Public Record. Sign up for her FREE weekly newsletter.
www.goughfinancialsvcs.com
(760) 251-7724).

Janice

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Hour 3 Seg 3 – Brady Sandahl Real Estate Segment

Hello, hello Joey Pals;
Just to remind you, that even though I am doing my best to provide you up-to-date information, please check websites and phone numbers for the latest. Coronavirus Hotlines and Websites: Desert Oasis Healthcare www.mydohc.com (760) 969-6555; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.

BRADY SANDAHL REAL ESTATE GROUP/KELLER WILLIAMS w/ Curtis Butler re: C.O.O./Director of Sales. 70005 Mirage Cove Dr., Rancho Mirage, CA. 92270.
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– DISCUSSION that the real estate market is strong due to the “fly in” and “drive in” market.
– REPORT that Brady Sandahl provides FREE Virtual Matterport service for buyers thru a 3D Camera for all the properties they list.
– REPORT that people will now buy a house, sight unseen except for the Matterport. EVEN THE PAPERWORK can be done over the Internet.
– REPORT that people can work out of their home now so the use of a home has changed. Actually, folks have contracts/agreements from their employers saying that they can work from home, or come into the office only a couple of days a week/month etc.
– REPORT that Brady Sandahl Real Estate will even facilitate selling of your home in another city.
– REPORT THAT mortgage money is readily available.
– The real estate market will start to slow down when the interest rates start to climb.
– Communication is not on the phone as much, but virtually.
– Keller/Williams is the largest real estate sales force IN THE WORLD.
– REPORT on what the future of real estate MIGHT be. Majority of buyers have paid CASH here in Palm Springs.
– Palm Springs Life reported that the Brady Sandahl Real Estate Group is the #1 TEAM for 2019 in the Coachella Valley.
www.bradysandahl.com
(760) 409-1540)

Curtis

09:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 1 Seg 1 – Restaurant of the Week Segment

Hello, hello Joey Pals;
Just to remind you, that even though I am doing my best to provide you up-to-date information, please check websites and phone numbers for the latest. Coronavirus Hotlines and Websites: Desert Oasis Healthcare www.mydohc.com (760) 969-6555; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.

RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK w/ Jacky Donnell re: “Elmer’s”. 1030 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, CA. 92264.
– REPORT on the outside dining “on the front lawn” w/ gas heaters and canopies. Also serving on the patios. Possibility of keeping the front lawn “open” after the Pandemic is over.
– REPORT they are open 7 days a week from 6 AM – 9 PM.
– REPORT on Thanksgiving. Open 7 AM – 7 PM. Cooking 40 turkeys at least. Can order roast turkey breast or maple-glazed ham dinner, or a combination of both. Includes soup/salad, entrée, vegetables/potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce AND pumpkin pie. $16.29 per person!!!!! Can still order from the regular menu. No reservations taken or required. Children’s menu available as well. Can seat groups of up to 10. Can order take-out too.
– REPORT on the protocols and procedures that are in place due to the Purple Tier the Coachella Valley is in.
– REPORT on the way she staggers the employees work schedule so they can be home w/ their families.
www.eatatelmelmers.com
(760) 327-8419)

Jacky