5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 1 Seg 1 – “Restaurant of the Week” Segment

RESTAURANT OF THE WEEKw/ George Kessinger re: “Crazy Mels Burgers & Bar” 166 N. Palm Canyon Dr., P.S.
– REPORT that if you walk due East from “Forever Marilyn”, cross Palm Canyon and you’ll be @ “Crazy Mel’s Burgers & Bar”.
– REPORT that there is now an American Flag that “Crazy Mel’s” put up flying 50 feet in the air, facing Marilyn.
– REPORT that George & Paris Kessinger are very Civic Minded. That comes from the way they were raised and by listening to the people.
– REPORT on the “games” he has @ “Crazy Mel’s” for both adults and kids. i.e. the biggest chess set in Palm Springs, checkers, hop-scotch.
– DISCUSSION that they are open 10 ish in the morning to 8 PM. Except on the weekends, when they stay open as long as there are customers.
– REPORT that “Crazy Mel’s” is pet and kid friendly. Lemonade and ice teas.
– REPORT that even though they are a “hamburger joint” (made from brisket, rib and chuck meat) they have a FULL bar. Draft beers, bottled beers, signature cocktails, Hollywood cocktails, etc.
– REPORT that they have “grab-n-go”.
– REPORT that the sweet potato fries are SO POPULAR.
– REPORT that if you go inside the restaurant you must wear your mask until you sit down and begin to eat/drink.  Must show proof of vaccination.
– (contact info: (760) 656-7563)

“George and the Giant Chess Set”

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 1 Seg 2 – Desert Oasis Health Care Segment

D.O.H.C. w/ Dr. Lindsey Valenzuela re: 275 El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs, 92262. “Your Health, Your Life, Our Passion”. Vice President of Population Health and Health Integration.
– REPORT that this is our 98^th week of Pandemic.
– REPORT that the County has a 30.2% positivity rate!!. High rates of pediatric patients waiting for hospital beds.  The pediatric patients have been hit harder by Omicron than Delta.
– DISCUSSION that the vaccine in kids is 91% effective @ reducing multi-system inflammatory
Syndrome AFTER Covid. Risk of children who have HAD Covid have higher chances of developing diabetes @ 161%.
– REPORT that people don’t want to think about this EVERY DAY.         
– REPORT that there are so many things that can happen AFTER Covid infections, so get vaccinated.
– REPORT that vast majority of Covid patients in hospital ARE NOT VACCINATED.
– REPORT that there are new guidelines re: boosters. Check w/ your doctors.
– DISCUSSION that you can get info about the latest vaccination rules @ www.mydoh.com   
– REPORT that people are getting tested in large numbers.  You can get tested in Palm Springs and Indio. IF YOU ARE SYMPTOMATIC, you don’t have to be a D.O.H.C. member to get tested @ D.O.H.C.
– REPORT THAT if you test positive NOW, quarantine for 5 days, then if you have no symptoms, take another test and wear a mask for the next 5 days.
– REPORT that if you ARE EXPOSED to someone who is positive (more than 15 minutes in an enclosed space to a positive person) and IF YOU ARE VACCINATED and BOOSTED, you do NOT need to quarantine.
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and (760) 969-6555).

Dr. Lindsey

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 1 Seg 3 – cont. “Medicine Cabinet” w/ Desert Oasis Health Care Segment

D.O.H.C. w/ Dr. Lindsey Valenzuela re: 275 El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs, 92262. “Your Health, Your Life, Our Passion”. Vice President of Population Health and Health Integration.
– ‘THE MEDICINE CABINET” Questions from “Joey Pals”.
1. Has the FDA changed Moderna’s Covid Booster Rules? (Yes, to match what they had done w/ the Pfiser vaccine.)
2. Is there a new DeltaCron Variant from Cyprus??? (A new strain, but it can’t overtake the Omicron strain).
3. Has Yale develop a clip-on monitor to detect exposure? (She will look this one up)
4. Is there a new cancer drug that stops cancer by putting the cells to “sleep”. (Yes, a lot of the development of these Covid vaccines is helping w/ other health issues in other areas.)
– REPORT that COVID loses 90% of it’s ability to infect within minutes IN THE AIR.
– PLEA to be patient w/ health-care workers.
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and (760) 969-6555).

Dr. Lindsey

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 5 Seg 1 – Children/Charity Segment

S.C.R.A.P. w/ Karen Riley re: 68743 Perez, Row D16, Cathedral City.
– REPORT on the mission of the Student Creative Recycle Art Program (S.C.R.A.P.).
– REPORT that she does environmental education and has been doing so for 20 years.
– DISCUSSION of her taking materials that would end up in the land fill and turn them into “art” and at the same time education kids and their parents about not contributing to the negative footprint.
– REPORT on the new garbage/trash pickup rules.  New law in CA. says we MUST reduce our food waste.  Over 40% of our food ends up in the landfills, creating too much methane gas, affecting the climate change problem. DON’T PUT FOOD WASTE IN PLASTIC BAGS.
– REPORT on the “kits” she makes for kids called “Masked Mondays” where it’s a curbside pickup of FREE kits EVERY MONDAY from 8 AM to 12 NOON.  They are themed.
– DISCUSSION of her hopes for 2022.
– (contact info; www.scrapgallery.org and (760) 861-6479).

Karen

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 5 Seg 2 – cont: Children/Charity Segment

MAMA’S HOUSE w/ Jan Lupia re: Secure and safe location.
– REPORT on celebrating their 10^th anniversary.
– REPORT on their mission statement: to serve women who are in crisis pregnancies or have children and are in dangerous situations in their home and have no where to go.
– REPORT that they are vetted before they are brought into Mama’s House to protect everyone.
– SAVE THE DATE: Luncheon w/ speaker Mike Pompeo on Feb., 4 & 5. @ The Renaissance Indian Wells. (844) 232-8622 X 700 for tickets @ $175.
– REPORT on their expansion hopes.
– (contact info; www.themamashouse.org and (844) 232-8622 X 799).

DESERT ARC w/ Madeline Zuckerman
– REPORT on the 4^th Annual Champions of Change Recognition Awards Luncheon. Feb., 8 @ the Agua Caliente Resort Rancho Mirage. Tix are $100. Call (760) 404-1368 or go on the website to see sponsorship opportunities
– DISCUSSION of their mission statement.  65 years old. The have a day program where clients are taught skills that enable them to work and contribute to society.
– REPORT that Desert Arc has 5 business divisions that they offer.
– STAY TUNED; April 2022 proposed Golf Tourney @ Fantasy Springs.
– (contact info: www.desertarc.org and (760) 404-1368).

Madeline and Jan

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 5 Seg 3 – cont. Children/Charity Segment

LOVING ALL ANIMALS w/ Michael Russell. 83486 51^st Ave., Coachella CA. 93236.
– DISCUSSION of the impact of COVID on animals. What happens if there is an outbreak @ an animal shelter.
– DISCUSSION of how animals are vetted when they come into the Shelter. Mostly the honor system.
– REPORT that there are all the proper protocols in place @ Loving All Animals.
– REPORT that they are still doing adoptions “in person”.  Make an appointment and wear a mask.
– REPORT that “foster parents” are needed.
– REPORT on their “trap, neuter, and release” program focused on the East Valley.  PLEASE MICROCHIP.

Michael

– (contact info: www.lovingallanimals and (760) 834-7000).

Photo of Michael.

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 4 Seg 1 – “Talk of Stars” Segment

TALK OF STARS w/ Ruta Lee re: Legendary American actress, dancer, author.

– DISCUSSION of her childhood, family and background.

Ruta

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 4 Seg 2 – cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment

TALK OF STARS w/ Ruta Lee re: Legendary American actress, dancer, author.

– DISCUSSION of her career, movies, television.

Joey and Ruta

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 4 Seg 3 – cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment

ALK OF STARS w/ Ruta Lee re: Legendary American actress, dancer, author.
– DISCUSSION of her book “Consider Your Ass Kissed”.
– HOLD THE DATE: Jan.,16, 2022 – Book signing of “Consider Your Ass Kissed” from 3 to 5 PM.  Info @ www.actforms.org.

Ruta Lee Celebrity Book Club signing event

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 3 Seg 1 – “Senior Moment” Segment

NEURO VITALITY CENTER w/ Allan H. Jensen re: Ex. Dir. and Program Director – 2800 E. Alejo Rd., Palm Springs.
– REPORT that Neuro Vitality Center is OFFICIALLY OPEN TO THE PUBLIC and new clients are coming in.
– REPORT on how new clients whose membership is NOT provided by insurance CAN NOW APPLY for coverage thru THE NEURO VITALITY FOUNDATION by calling Sarah Sutton @ NVC. Info also posted on www.neurovitalityfoundation.org.
– REPORT that coverage thru THE FOUNDATION is based on a sliding income scale.  NVC will do ALL the paperwork. Possible payment of part of the $85./day costs.
– REPORT that to come in the front door, you MUST BE VACCINATED. As if Feb., 15. you MUST BE BOOSTED!!!
– REPORT that NVC is working w/ D.O.H.C. to transport folks via Sundial to get folks vaccinated.
– DISCUSSION that if clients can’t make it into the facility, there are virtual classes.
– DISCUSSION of how to join NVC.
1. First time you get yourself there.
2. Get a tour of the facility.
3. Meet w/ case manager, insurance provider, etc.
4. Takes about 3 days to get you into the program.
5. Then you can come in 1 to 5 days a week.
6. Then Allan will work to get you into the Sunline Transportation System and their great drivers.
– REPORT on the food: Day starts w/ a continental breakfast, At noon you’re served a great lunch. 
– REPORT that NVC is open from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM and sees clients from 8 AM to 2:30 PM for anyone w/ neurological issues.
– (contact info; www.neurovitalitycenter.org and (760) 323-7676).

Allan