5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM

Seg 1 – Eisenhower Health Segment

EISENHOWER HEALTH w/ Alison Mayer Sachs re: Dir. of Community Outreach and Cancer Support Services @ Eisenhower’s Lucy Curci Cancer Center @ Eisenhower Health and Lee Rice 17 years as Media Coordinator and Communications Specialist @ Eisenhower Health. 39000 Bob Hope Dr., Rancho Mirage, CA. 92270.
– REPORT on March being Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
– REPORT that EH is committed to your health well-being and your treatment when needed.
– DISCUSSION of the ability to talk about colons now.
– REPORT that Alison is the Chair for the Southern California Division of the American Cancer Society.
– REPORT that the ACS is the leader in Cancer Research, having over 48 Nobel Laureates in cancer research.
– REPORT that the incidents of colorectal cancer in folks over 50 have gone down dramatically since 2018. 
– DISCUSSION of Colorguard ads on TV.  Has had some measure of success in lowering cases of colorectal cancer.  i.e. Katie Couric.  Difference in anal cancer and colorectal cancer.
– REPORT that if you are 50 or over HAVE A COLONOSCOPY.  Colorectal cancer IS PREVENTABLE.
– REPORT from Lee that a colonoscopy is not painful….Lee said it was ‘the best sleep she ever had’.
– SAVE THE DATE: March 31 – FREE Live Zoom event for Community Cancer Awareness Day. 5:30 – 6:30 PM. Register @ (760) 834-3798.  Will take live questions. Moderated by Alison.
– (contact info: www.eisenhowerhealth.org and 340-3911).

Alison and Lee

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM

Seg 2 – City of Palm Springs Segment

SAVE THE PLAZA THEATRE w/ J.R. Roberts re: Founder of the “Save the Plaza Theatre Foundation”.
– REPORT on J.R.’s dedication to the Community and his years on the City Council.
– REPORT on the Walk of the Stars dedication for David Lee in Fri., March 18 and then after party @ Il Corso.  Then the “Team Frasier” reunion (w/ David Lee, Peter Casey, David Hyde Pierce & Peri Gilpin) to “Save the Palza Theatre” @ the Plaza Theatre (built in 1936 and declared a Class 1 Historic Site in 1991) on Sat., March 19 and the after party @ “Oscars”.
– DISCUSSION of all the ages of folks interested in saving the theatre.
– REPORT that David Lee (Frasier’s Executive Producer and co-creator) donated $5 million dollars to the “Save the Theatre” cause toward a $10 million dollar budget to restore the Theatre.
– REPORT on the FREE concerts in the new P.S. Downtown Park the first Wed., of each month.  April’s FREE concert will be a tribute to Elton John.
– DISCUSSION of the Hollywood HIstory in Palm Springs and the fact that there is more of that here than in Hollywood.
– REPORT on the mission statement of the Save The Plaza Theatre Foundation. All the things that the venue will be used for. The great parking.  The fact that the City of Palm Springs owns it.
All the different opportunities to “name” 700 seats, the auditorium, bathrooms, lobby, etc. thru donations.
– (contact info: www.savetheplazatheatre.com.)

J.R.

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5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM

Seg 3 – Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce Segment

PALM SPRINGS WALK OF THE STARS w/ Araceli Florres re: Run the Walk of the Stars program @ the Chamber.
– REPORT that David Lee’s star was #449.
– REPORT that Araceli is 19 years old.  She graduated from P.S.H.S. and is still in school @ C.O.D.
– DISCUSSION of the different categories of Stars.
– REPORT that a star candidate has to “contribute to the World Prominence of Palm Springs.
– REPORT on 1. Approval first thru 2 committees. 2. Then you pick a date and possible location. 3.Then you start to raise the funds.
– DISCUSSION of how they are installed by Larry.
– REPORT on the new app for your phone.  Palm Springs Walk of the Stars on the app store.  Can find locations, date, photo and picture of the honorees.
– REPORT on the information on the www.walkofthestars.com. 
– REPORT that you cannot self-nominate.
– (contact info: www.pschamber.org).

Araceli

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM

Seg 1 – Sports Segment

”KELLY’S CORNER” w/ Steve Kelly. re: the Joey English Sports Report.
– REPORT on MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL’s training camp is open. There will be a regular season.  Still discussing rule changes in BB. i.e. Designated hitter may come to the National League; making bases bigger, maybe putting advertising on uniforms.
– REPORT that the analytical aspect of BB has slowed the game.
– REPORT on BASKETBALL’s John Wooden Award and Tournament.
– REPORT on THE BNP TENNIS TOURNAMENT; a lot of Ukrainian athletes have quite sports and joined the Ukrainian Army.
– REPORT on HOCKEY and the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukrainia.
– REPORT of how life’s events impact the world of sports.
– REPORT on FOOTBALL.  The Raiders will be in a tough division. 
– (contact info: To be announced.)

Steve

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM

Seg 2 – Oak View Group Segment

OAK VIEW GROUP/CV FIREBIRDS w/ Steve Fraser. re: President of the CV Firebirds.
– REPORT that he is working to bring the CV Firebirds and the Acrisure Arena here. Acrisure is an insurance company out of Michigan.
– REPORT on his personal history.  From Indiana.  His career working w/ professional hockey teams.  Becoming a lawyer.  His life as a hockey player and skating as a defenseman.
– COMMENT that girls play hockey.
– DEFINITION of what “three sheets of ice” means in Seattle for instance.
– REPORT on the plans for hockey here in the Valley.  To provide exceptional entertainment to all the cities.  Their central location.|
– REPORT that they will provide programs, i.e. street hockey, until the Arena is up and running.
– REPORT that there will be community/public classes to understand and learn about hockey; to learn how to skate; etc.
– DISCUSSION of the Team Store; new merchandise, CVF Hockey Jersey sales, etc. Brand has been launched.  Retail store on El Paseo in Palm Desert.  Also available on-line.
– REPORT on the kids hockey programs the CV Firebirds are going to have. Figure skating as well.
– DISCUSSION of watching a hockey game in person vs. on televsion.
– REPORT that seating opportunities are on sale now.  In April, hockey only seats will become available.  PUT A DEPOSIT down now. Premium seating is going very quickly.
– REPORT on the proposed Community Center.  Concerts @ the Arena year-round.
– (contact info: www.cvfirebirds.com)

Steve

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM

Seg 3 – cont. Sports Segment

”KELLY’S CORNER” w/ Steve Kelly. re:
– REPORT on his Irish history and St. Patrick’s Day.
– REPORT on the San Diego Padres.
– DISCUSSION/stories about: the voice of the Chicago Cubs: Harry Carey, Bill Veeck, Jimmy Piersall, Casey Stengel, Yogi Berra, Joe Pepiton, Ted Williams, Pete Grey etc.
– (contact info: To be announced).

Steve

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM

Seg 1 – “Restaurant of the Week” Segment

RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK w/ John Fritch re: “Peaks @ the Top of the P.S. Aerial Tram” 1 Tramway Road. Palm Springs, CA.
– ANNOUNCEMENT; Peaks is now open for both lunch AND dinner.
– REPORT that the last tram up is now @ 8 PM.
– REPORT on NEW everything.  i.e. Cocktail lounge, lookout lounge, lighting that changes from dusk to dawn, kitchen, tables, chairs, murals, etc,
– REPORT that dinner is from 5 to 8.  New center-cut beef tenderloin and the 14 oz. ribeye, plus Colorado lamb.
– DISCUSSION that it is best to get your tram tickets and your dinner reservation on line.
– REPORT on the venue’s use for special events.  Have 70 booked so far this year.  New stage and lighting and audio-visual for events. Can seat 90 to 100 now and a view from every seat.
– REPORT that Architectural Digest voted Peaks #8 IN THE WORLD for restaurants w/ a view.
– REPORT that there is a child’s menu @ both Peaks and Pines Café.
– REPORT that they are open 7 days a week.
– (contact info: www.pstramway.com and (760) 325-4537)

John

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM

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.
– QUESTIONS FROM “JOEY PALS”
1. Heard that a second booster shot does little to stop the Omicron Virus? (2^nd shot recommended for folks over 65 by Phiser. Data is coming from Israel)
– REPORT that some 2^nd booster shots were really actually a 4^th dose. Dose of vaccine in Moderna is 3 times as high as in Pfiser.
2. Is Europe having a NEW COVID surge? (Yes and the numbers are rising and things tend to travel West and there is no test which will tell you “you are protected”).
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and (760) 969-6555).

Lindsey

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM

Seg 3 – cont. 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.
– QUESTIONS FROM “JOEY PALS”
1. Is travel to Europe ok? (Best to check w/ airlines and travel advisors before going.  Best thing you can do for yourself is to have your vaccines up-to-date. HAVE THE BEST MASK.  Be aware restrictions and protocols may change WHILE YOU ARE TRAVELING. Check in w/ the local Embassy.)
2. Highly transmissible Covid-19 sub-variant? (Yes, that’s the BA2, also called Stealth Omicron. Hard to “find” it. Sighted in China and Hong Kong.)
– REPORT that antibodies to the original strain do not necessarily protect you against Omicron.
– REPORT that there might be something ELSE coming along.  Riverside Country numbers are down.
– REPORT that D.O.H.C. still has vaccines available Monday and Friday @ Palm Springs and Indio and Tuesday and Thurs., in Yucca Valley.
– REPORT that if you feel sick, you can get all treatments @ Palm Springs. For everyone, not just D.O.H.C. members.
– DISCUSSION that D.O.H.C. has chiropractors and she will get us a guest to discuss all aspects of this.
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and (760) 969-6555).

Lindsey