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Desert Symphony Segment – May 2, 2023
5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 PM
Seg 1 – Desert Symphony Segment
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THE DESERT SYMPHONY w/ Nancy Tapick, President re: 73730 CA. 111 Ste., 6, Palm Desert, CA. 92260
– REPORT that they are sponsored by Raju Mehta of El Paseo Jewelers, who do so much in the Coachella Valley for so many.
– DISCUSSION of how the “tribute bands” are often better than the original, keeping the “flame” alive. Otherwise the sound, the history, the style will disappear.
– DISCUSSION of how the Eagles, when appearing live @ the Acrisure Arena, had THE DESERT SYMPHONY accompany them!!!!!.
– HOLD THE DATES for the NEW SEASON, the 35th Anniversary Season; Tickets available thru the McCallum Theatre.
1. MARCH 6 – the Gala @ the A.C.Casino’s THE SHOW.
2. NOV., 21 – the Texas Tenors.
3. JAN., 21 – tribute to Barbra Streisand
4. Feb., – “I LOVE A PIANO” w/ Tony Desare
5. Mar., – tribute to John Denver.
6. April – tribute to Frankie Valli “Let’s Hang On”
– REPORT that 2/13/24 will be the annual Symphonettes Luncheon @ The Lavendar Bistro in LaQuinta. Reservations available NOW.
– (contact info; www.desertsymphony.org and (760) 773-5988)
Nancy and Symphony Sammi
Palm Springs International Airport Segment – May 2, 2023
5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 PM
Seg 2 – Palm Springs International Airport Segment
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PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT w/ Daniel Meier. Re: Deputy Director of Aviation, Marketing & Air Service @ Palm Springs International Airport.
– CONTINUING REPORT that the Palm Springs International Airport has received $5.7 million dollars from the Department of Transportation to improve, renovate and expand the baggage handling facility. Needs the expansion as the airport is soooo busy.
– REPORT on the Master Plan. Will be a 30-month process. The airport wants public input for suggestions. Visible on the website; www.palmspringsairportmasterplan.com Will guide the airport for the next twenty years.
– REPORT on possible electric planes and that there may be a vertiport to land electric aircraft probably used for short-range flights at first!!!!!
– DISCUSSION that Vertiports are in the works now. United has electric aircraft in development now.
– REPORT on how the fueling happens for the Airport.
– DISCUSSION of what type of fuel different planes use.
– REPORT that the new concourse will open w/ all the new restaurants and shops will open this Fall.
– REPORT that there is a new website that will tell you what you can and cannot take. www.tsa.gov and go to the section “what can I bring”.
– REPORT on the new check-in procedure; i.e. TSA. (www.tsa.gov) US Global Entry; Clear (www.clearme.com). Now you don’t have to go to a TSA office, starting soon will just have to go to PSP.
– (contact info: www.flypsp.com)
Daniel
Tours Segment – May 2, 2023
5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 PM
Seg 3 – Tours Segment
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RED JEEP TOURS “MOUNTAINS OF FUN” w/ Rick Curtiss re; 74-794 Lennon Pl., Ste., B. Palm Desert.
– REPORT of the Indian Canyons Tour. The flowers, the streams are all running out of their banks. It’s cooler there. HAS THE BIGGEST CA. FAN PALM OASIS in the World!!!
– REPORT that there are 5 Canyons; Palm, Andreas, Murray, Chino and Tahquitz.
– DISCUSSION of the training the almost 40 guides go thru.
– REPORT that there are 4 major tours 1. San Andreas Fault Tour in a Jeep; 2. Indian Canyons Tour in a Jeep w/ hiking; 3. Joshua Tree National Park Tour in SUVs w/ some hiking; 4. Painted Canyons Tour in Mecca Hills in a Jeep, w/ emphasis on agriculture in the Valley.
– REPORT that only the California Fan Palms are indigenous to the Coachella Valley.
– (contact info; www.red-jeep.com and (760 324-5337).
Rick
Restaurant of the Week Segment – May 1, 2023
5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 PM
Seg 1 – Restaurant of the Week Segment
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RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK w/ Dick Shalhoub re: “Mc Donalds” – his 31 stores in Southern California.
– REPORT that the family favorites are Quarter Pounders and Filet of Fish.
– REPORT that the MOST popular item on his menu is THE FRENCH FRIES.
– DISCUSSION of the McDonalds’ he runs into around the world….i.e. Petra.
– REPORT on his new store on Jefferson in Indio. Now 31 stores.
– DISCUSSION of the new technology he’s implementing in each and every kitchen. Has 24 remodels going on in the next few months.
– REPORT on an old show we did about a Quarter Pounder years ago…. He changed cooking procedures about 3 years ago. New updates coming.
– REPORT that the Quarter Pounder is fresh beef and is cooked to order.
– REPORT on the wonderful new MARBLED COLD BREW COFFEE.
– (contact info: www.mcdonalds.com and (760) 674-3335)
Dick
Desert Oasis Health Care Segment – May 1, 2023
5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 PM
Seg 2 – Desert Oasis Health Care Segment
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D.O.H.C. w/ Dr. Brian Hodgkins re: Executive V.P. of Clinical Operations @ D.O.H.C.; 275 El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs, 92262. “Your Health, Your Life, Our Passion”.
– REPORT that this is the 165th week of D.O.H.C.’s reporting since the start of the Pandemic.
– REPORT on his appearance @ Steve Kanold’s ACT FREE Travel Club of the Desert. Wed., May 3
@ the Best Western, Palm Desert Resort, 74-695 Hwy., 111 from 1 – 3 PM. Dr. Brian’s talk will be “How to Stay Healthy on your Travels” and he will take questions. PRESENTED BY JOEY ENGLISH PRODUCTIONS.
– QUESTIONS FROM “JOEY PALS” in the “Medicine Cabinet”.
1. If you have diabetes will you live longer if you drink coffee and tea? (Yes, but don’t sweeten it.)
2. What is the abortion pill and how does it work? (Yes, kind of controversial…oral. Male contraception is in the works).
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and www.myturn.gov and (760) 969-6555).
Dr. Brian
cont. Desert Oasis Health Care Segment – May 1, 2023
5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 PM
Seg 3 – cont. Desert Oasis Health Care Segment
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D.O.H.C. w/ Dr. Brian Hodgkins re: Executive V.P. of Clinical Operations @ D.O.H.C.; 275 El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs, 92262. “Your Health, Your Life, Our Passion”
– CONT. QUESTIONS FROM “JOEY PALS” in the “Medicine Cabinet”.
3. Development of the male contraception oral pill? (Will probably be in human trials soon….it is an oral therapy for me w/out the side affects).
4. Is there a genetic test to show your Alzheimers risk? (Yes, there are genetic markers, such as 23 and Me.)
5. Are vaccinated (COVID) people less likely to die from ANY CAUSES? (Yes, but not because of the vaccine, probably because they are more diligent about their overall health care regime.).
– REPORT on his appearance @ Steve Kanold’s ACT FREE Travel Club of the Desert. Wed., May 3
@ the Best Western, Palm Desert Resort, 74-695 Hwy., 111 from 1 – 3 PM. Dr. Brian’s talk will be “How to Stay Healthy on your Travels” and he will take questions. PRESENTED BY JOEY ENGLISH PRODUCTIONS.
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and (760) 969-6555).
Dr. Brian
Ascend Ins Segment – April 28, 2023
5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 PM
Seg 1 – Ascend Ins Segment
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ASCEND INSURANCE w/ Dennis Van Buskirk re; re: 36917 Cook St., #101, Palm Desert, CA. 92211. In University Village.
– DISCUSSION that he plays Pickleball. Fastest growing sport in the country.
– DISCUSSION that it is good to be able to talk to the same person in the office, come in for a face-to-face and get that personal attention and service.
– QUESTIONS FROM “JOEY PALS”
1. What are the issues involved w/ having an altercation w/ an uninsured motorist? (Your own insurance for bodily injury will cover your problem w/ an uninsured motorist.).
2. If someone drives your car once in a while, do I have to insure that person? (It’s called permissive insurance and as long as that person DOES NOT live in your house, they can drive your car once in a while, as long as they have an active license.)
3. Read that Medicare and Medicade will be gone in CA., (Not true. Medicare will go to everyone who has worked all their life, automatically. Medicare B must be requested. Then you can get the Medicare Supplement or the Advantage Plan.)
4. Will drivers pay less for insurance in Feb., in CA? (Insurance is really difficult NOW. IF YOU ARE ONE DAY LATE paying your premium, the insurance companies will probably NOT RENEW YOU.)
– REPORT on the 30 different companies he works with. NO BROKERAGE FEES.
– REPORT that the whole office is bi-lingual.
– REPORT that the office does the paperwork…a lot of it on-line and over the phone.
– REPORT that he also writes commercial policies.
– (contact info; www.ascendins.com and (760) 341-3477.)
Dennis
David Perry and Assoc.Segment – April 28, 2023
5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 PM
Seg 2 – David Perry and Assoc.Segment
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DAVID PERRY AND ASSOCIATES, INC. w/ David Perry re: 1775 E. Palm Cyn., Dr., Ste., 110-55, Palm Springs, CA. 92264.
– DISCUSSION of his mission statement. Great @ communications and International connections.
They do PR, video design, social media, and photography (aerial too).
– REPORT on his clients; The P.S. International Airport; Grand Central Palm Springs in La Plaza; The Purple Room; HARC; Dezart Performs and their Season.
– DISCUSSION of the acts coming to the Purple Room.
– DISCUSSION of the idea of a “Sister City”. First one was in Mexico. Now it’s official and signed for cultural, educational and business exchanges. www.sistercitiespr.org to learn more.
– DISCUSSION of his book “Upon This Rock” An elegant, twisty thriller in which a gay couple investigates a mysterious suicide in a scenic Italian hill town. Google Books.
– REPORT on what’s next for David and his husband are working on. Sequel to the book!!!! He lectures aboard ships.
– (contact info: www.davidperry.com and (415) 676-7007).
David
Brady Sandahl Real Estate Segment – April 28, 2023
5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 PM
Seg 3 – Brady Sandahl Real Estate Segment
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BRADY SANDAHL REAL ESTATE GROUP/KELLER WILLIAMS LUXURY HOMES w/ Brady Sandahl re: re: 70005 Mirage Cove Dr., Rancho Mirage, CA. 92270.
– REPORT that Brady Sandahl Real Estate Group/Keller Williams Luxury Homes has three offices; Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage and La Quinta. Part of the largest real estate sales force on the planet. More agents around the globe than any other brand.
– REPORT on the market as we near March. Lots of mixed messages. DATA says; Jan., and Feb., of ’22 Brady predicted peak of market. From Jan., 1 to Feb., 15 of ’22, 1200 buyers closed real estate transactions in the Coachella Valley. Same time in ’23 went down 50%. BUT prices didn’t fall.
– REPORT that the medium price actually went UP. Fewer sellers had an opportunity to sell, because fewer buyers were out there.
– REPORT that prices will be fair and premium. Luxury sellers are doing well.
– DISCUSSION of the job of Brady Sandahl Real Estate is providing the best knowledge and service to their clients.
– REPORT that you can learn/follow along/keep up and read about the real estate market for yourself @ www.bradysandahl.com/followus.
– REPORT that Brady bought Irvine, Lake Arrowhead and Big Bear offices.
– (contact info: www.bradysandahl.com and (760) 216-5622).
Brady
“Talk of Stars” Segment – April 27, 2023
5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 PM
Seg 1 – “Talk of Stars” Segment
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TALK OF STARS w/ Sweet Baby J’ai re: American contemporary jazz singer, songwriter, producer, arranger and playwright. Co-founder/Artistic Director P.S. Women’s Jazz Festival. www.sweetbabyjai.com.
– DISCUSSION of her childhood, family and background.
young “Sweet Baby J’ai”
R.I.P. Bob Beckwith 09.21.1933 – 02.2024
R.I.P. Carl Weathers 1.14.48 – 2.1.24
R.I.P. Chita Rivera 1.23.33-1.30.24
R.I.P. Joyce Randolph 10.21.1924 – 1.13.2024
