Insurance Segment – October 24, 2025
Seg 1 – Insurance 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 of his wonderful family of 6 sons.
– DISCUSSION of what he’s doing the “most” of now…helping folks find insurance because MORE companies are raising their rates AND leaving CA. as well. i.e. Kemper and Nationwide. So there are fewer companies to choose from. So many companies have STOPPED writing insurance in CA. Nationwide has closed their doors to new business. Dennis can move these folks to other insurance companies. Companies are getting more aggressive.
– REPORT that there are 7 folks in the office now.
– REPORT that they are writing lots of insurance for condos now, rental properties AND MANUFACTURED HOMES. There are very few companies who write for manufactured homes. Get 1970 and newer for insurance purposes.
– REPORT that their auto insurance rates HAVE NOT gone up.
– REPORT that there is NOTHING THEY CAN NOT INSURE.
– QUESTION “JOEY PALS”
1. What is the unique insurance policy one should get BEFORE TURNING 80? (It’s for long-term care. Gives you financial protection as you age, if you need someone to come into your home and care for you, OR you need to go to an assisted living facility. After 80 you no longer qualify for it. Once you lock in the premium, IT DOES not go up.)
– REPORT on how Dennis is an independent broker and still has more agencies he can write with than other insurance agents.
– DISCUSSION that Dennis is now writing a lot of insurance for manufactured homes and vacation rental properties. Rates are going up.
– REPORT that there are NO BROKERAGE FEES @ Ascend.
– REPORT that when you have an incident, CALL DENNIS FIRST before you call the Insurance Company and it goes on your record.
– REPORT that he writes a lot for Canadians.
– 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. Fill out the form on the front page of the website and Dennis will give you a quote about anything you need.
– REPORT that he also writes commercial policies.
– (contact info; www.ascendins.com and (760) 341-3477.)
Dennis
Walter Clark Legal Group Segment – October 24, 2025
Seg 2 – Walter Clark Legal Group Segment
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WALTER CLARK LEGAL GROUP w/ Walter Clark re: 71861 CA. Hwy 111. Rancho Mirage, CA. 92270.
– MISSION STATEMENT; Representing people who would otherwise NOT be represented in a fight against an insurance company. He advances the funds for the litigation and doesn’t collect unless he wins.
– DISCUSSION of his commitment to serving the community and where it came from. He believes Democracy cannot succeed w/out education.
He is committed to helping change this, especially in the East Valley.
– QUESTIONS/TOPICS FROM “JOEY PALS”
1. Does having a CA. Driver’s License give a policeman the right to demand a breathalyzer test? (It’s not the license that gives them the right, it’s the law. If you REFUSE (breath, blood or urine), your license will be suspended. Even if you do NOT have a license, you will NOT BE ALLOWED TO DRIVE. You must do everything the police ask, BUT NOT ANSWER QUESTIONS.)
2.What is the conflict between being charged as an adult? (17 or below, you are a juvenile and your offense is not considered serious. The gray area is if one is 16 or so and have committed a heinous crime, the DA will petition the court to try the individual as an adult. The judge decides this. If you are found to be an adult, it sticks w/ you no matter your age.)
3. What are the SafeHouse Facilities? (The victims of “trafficking” very rarely can GET OUT. Fearful of violence, fear of danger to their families in other countries.)
– DISCUSSION that a drunken driver kills someone every 39 minutes. HORRIBLE.
– REPORT that cars are getting safer, law enforcement is “on the job”, but the accident rate has not gone down.
– DISCUSSION of the validity of the “self-driving” cars, that seem to “see” more than a human driver.
– REPORT on the generous donations WCLG makes to students in need. Even to getting clothes for children.
– (contact info: www.walterclark.com and (760) 777-7777)
Walter
Real Estate Segment – October 24, 2025
Seg 3 – Real Estate Segment
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BRADY SANDAHL REAL ESTATE GROUP/KELLER WILLIAMS LUXURY HOMES w/ Brady Sandahl 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 that his team is SELECTIVE AND SENSITIVE. Nothing is foreign to Brady’s team.
– QUESTION FROM “JOEY PALS” about Current Interest Rates. Where are they today and how will that impact someone being able to re-finance or stay in the home they love? Will Interest Rates influence the price of real estate?
1. Every week BSREG looks @ the market. IT IS STEADY. 30% buy homes above 1 million dollars.
2. Of the folks buying, some could pay cash and some will get a mortgage. “Date the rate and marry the house”.
3. People buy real estate to solve a problem or something they can’t get in their present home.
4. Work w/ a local agent to see which solution will work best for you.
5. Use a “buy down” the interest rate or do a “temporary buy down”. BSREG partners w/ a local lender. Investors pay a higher rate.
6. DISCUSSION of who pays the “buy down”. Buyer or Seller.
7. DISCUSSION that many real estate agents aren’t familiar w/ the term “buy down”.
– REPORT that BSREG is still selling one home EVERY DAY IN THE COACHELLA VALLEY.
– ANNOUNCEMENT that Brady Sandahl Real Estate Group has been voted #1 – HIGHEST PRODUCING TEAM – for FIVE YEARS. All types of reasons come into play about why folks sell. Google shows Brady Sandahl has over 350 Five-star reviews.
– REPORT that you MUST NOT, SHOULD NOT depend on Zillow. You are directed to an agent that has paid Zillow for that lead.
– BRADY is the local educator for the Coachella Valley.
– (contact info: www.bradysandahl.com and (760) 656-6052).
Brady
“Talk of Stars” Segment – October 23, 2025
Seg 1 – “Talk of Stars” Segment
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TALK OF STARS w/ Del Shores re; American director, producer, screenwriter, playwright, author and actor. Known for his amazing work in theater, television and film. www.delshoresfoundation.org.
– DISCUSSION of his birth in Winters, Texas, his childhood, his brother, his Mother and Father, his education etc. How his upbringing contributed to his writing efforts, plays etc.,
– REPORT on his schooling.
– DISCUSSION of his marriage and his two daughters AND HIS NEW GRANDSON.
– REPORT that he did everything from being on “Days of Our Lives” and then his first play “Cheatin” 39 years ago.
baby Del
cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment – October 23, 2025
Seg 2 – cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment
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TALK OF STARS w/ Del Shores re; American director, producer, screenwriter, playwright, author and actor. Known for his amazing work in theater, television and film. www.delshoresfoundation.org.
– DISCUSSION of his career and its development. Wrote a play in 8th grade’, “The Man Without a Head”.
– REPORT on how his Mother encouraged him.
– DISCUSSION that he wrote his first play @ 26 years old.
– REPORT on how folks “compartmentalize” our lives.
– REPORT that Del believes in “humanity”.
the whole family
cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment – October 23, 2025
Seg 3 – cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment
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TALK OF STARS w/ Del Shores re; American director, producer, screenwriter, playwright, author and actor. Known for his amazing work in theater, television and film. www.delshoresfoundation.org.
– DISCUSSION of his Foundation’s mission statement and how to submit to the 2025 Writers Search. “Supporting Queer Storytellers in the South”
– DISCUSSION of his partnership w/ Camelot Theatre and Revolution Stage Company.
– HOLD THE DATES;
1. Oct., 31 – Deadline to enter the contest for writing.
Info @ www.delshoresfoundation.org.
2. Nov., 6, Sordid Lives, @ the Palm Springs Cultural Center. Celebrating 25 years ago (@ the Annenberg Theater), then the Camelot for 96 weeks. VIP “meet and greet” to benefit the Del Shores Foundation. Tix @ www.delshoresfoundation.org. Costume contest.
3. Feb., 5, Del’s new play, “The Recipe Box” opens in Birmingham. Starring Emerson Collins.
4. April, ’26; Spring Premier of “The Cockroaches” @ Revolution Stage Company.
– DISCUSSION of Del’s feelings on living in Palm Springs. The re-invention of the word “queer”.
Joey with Del
DAP Health/Revivals Segment – October 22, 2025
Seg 1 – DAP Health/Revivals Segment
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MR. COMMUNITY w/ Steve Henke re: DAPhealth and Revivals Stores.
– REPORT on the movies we see @ the Historic Camelot Theatre w/ the Great Popcorn.
– REPORT on the OCT., DAP HEALTH Magazine; new mission statement; every person should be seen, heard, and affirmed.
– REPORT on some of the stories in the magazine. i.e. DAP IS….list of all the services DAP offers; FREE mammograms screenings; importance of vaccinations; Pediatrics; return of Mpox, etc.
– DISCUSSION of 25 clinic locations and 8 mobile clinics that meet the community where needed shown in the magazine.
– REPORT that there are 270 volunteers who average over 7000 hours a month. In Season they average over 9000 hours a month.
– REPORT that they require only 4 hours a week.
– REPORT that Revivals will train you. Most of the volunteers are SHOPPERS first.
– DISCUSSION that volunteers are changing the world one hour @ a time.
– REPORT on the 4 stores; Palm Springs (Joey’s), Cathedral City, Palm Desert and Indio. Revivals is priced perfectly.
– DISCUSSION of all the merchandise; i.e. new furniture, art work, etc.
– (contact info: www.DAPHealth.org and www.revivalsstores.com).
Steve
Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce Segment – October 22, 2025
Seg 2 – Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce Segment
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GREATER PALM SPRINGS PRIDE w/ Nona Watson, CEO. and Steve Henke
Nov., 6 – Arenas District 5 – 10 PM.
Nov., 7 – Arenas District Block Party 6 – 11 PM
Nov., 8 – Festival Marketplace and Entertainment 11 AM – 11:30 PM
Nov., 9 – Parade 10 AM Palm Cyn., Dr. to Amado
before and after the Parade.
– HOLD THE DATES: 5th Season of “ROCK THE PARK” Tribute band concert series; First Wednesdays, Dec., ’25 – May, ’26. 7 PM @ Downtown Palm Springs Park.
– DEC., 3 – “The Springsteen Experience”
– Jan., 7 – “Bee Gees Forever”
– Feb., 4 – “Bruno and the Hooligans”
– Mar., 4 – “Always, Adele”
– Ap., 1 – “Song Bird” the Singular Tribute to Barbara Streisand.
-May 6 – “A Doobie Brothers Tribute”
– (contact info: www.pschamber.org and www.pspride.org).
Nona and Steve
Eisenhower Health Segment – October 22, 2025
Seg 3 – Eisenhower Health Segment
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EISENHOWER HEALTH w/ Andrea Gallegos, w/ Riverside University Health System; program director for Public Health’s HIV/STD program; Brigette Rabago, Infection Preventionist w/ Eisenhower Health; Lee Rice Media Coordinator and Public Information Officer. 39000 Bob Hope Dr., Rancho Mirage, CA. 92270.
– SUBJECT TODAY; Mpox; previously known as Monkeypox.
– DEFINITION of Mpox. (A rare viral infection in the same family as smallpox. Symptoms are flu-like. Fever, headache, muscle aches, swollen lymph nodes and then a rash)
– What’s happening here in the Valley? (Noticeable increases in reported Mpox cases over the past few weeks. It’s being caught early and offering vaccines.)
– Who is most @ risk? (Anyone can get Mpox, but mostly in men who have sex w/ men, have multiple partners or attend social events where close contact occurs.)
– What are the specific symptoms and when should you get checked out? (Early flu-like symptoms like fever, chills, fatigue, or swollen lymph nodes. A few days later, a rash often develops. Contact your doctor right away. Testing is simple and confidential.
– What about vaccinations? (Yes, the JYNNEOS vaccine is safe, effective and available. FREE. A two-dose vaccine, 4 weeks apart.)
– Who is @ risk for Mpox? (Anyone who’s had multiple sexual partners, anyone w/ a recent STD diagnosis, or anyone exposed to someone w/ Mpox.)
– If you test positive, what should you do? (Isolate from others until all lesions have healed, 2 to 4 weeks; avoid close contact; avoid sharing clothing, linens, etc., notify anyone you’ve been In close contact with. Mpox is NOT airborne.)
– (contact info: www.eisenhowerhealth.com and (760) 340-3911).
Andrea, Brigette and Lee
Tools for Tomorrow Segment – October 21, 2025
Seg 1 – Tools for Tomorrow Segment
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TOOLS FOR TOMORROW w/ Andrea Hecht, Ex. Dir., and Carolyn Izu Bergmann, Board Pres. 42600 Cook St., Ste., 202, Palm Desert, CA. 92211
– MISSION STATEMENT: Tools for Tomorrow provides free, after-school arts literacy programs integrating the Visual Arts, Creative Writing, Music Appreciation, and Theatre for children ages six to eleven.
– REPORT that Tools for Tomorrow is in 25 schools.
– REPORT that Tools for Tomorrow has an expanded staff. Serving over 2200 children a year.
– SAVE THE DATE;
1. Sun., Oct., 26; Palm Desert Golf Parade @ the Kids Zone. 9 AM – 2 PM
2. Fri., Nov., 7; Association of Fundraising Professionals “National Philanthropy Day” honoring Rachel Druten as Outstanding Founder @ luncheon @ Agua Caliente Casino. www.afpglobal.org.
3. Sat., Nov., 8; Membership party. 3- 6 PM. FREE to members, $50 to guests. At Shadow Mountain Golf Course. Food, entertainment, dancing, program, etc.
4. Nov., 29; Holiday Sing-Along @ St. Margarets w/ Joyce Bulifant.
5. Feb., 23; Gala honoring Suz Hunt @ Agua Caliente Casino. $250/per person; “Dancing the Night Away”. Sponsorships available.
– (contact info; www.toolsfortomorrow.org and (760) 601-3954).
Andrea and Carolyn
R.I.P. Ace Frehley 4.27.1951 – 10.16.2025
R.I.P. Diane Keaton 1.5.1046 – 10.11.2025
RIP Jane Goodall 4.3.1934 – 10.1.2025
