May
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
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
