November
American Legion presents “Helping Heroes USA” Segment – November 12, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 2 – American Legion presents “Helping Heroes USA” Segment
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HELPING HEROES USA w/ Amado Salinas. National Legislative Council for the Dept., of CA.; National Media and Communications Committee for the American Legion; Area 5 District 1 First Vice for membership; National Legislation Council for By-laws and Constitution; Life member of Owen Coffman American Legion Post 519 @ 400 N. Belardo, Palm Springs, CA. 92262 and the Veteran’s of Foreign Wars. Parliamentarian and Sgt.-At-Arms for the Hispanic American Police Officers Command Association. New position for the Dept. of CA. Area 5 National Security Commissioner for the Amerian Legion.
– REPORT that Tony de Maio, the CEO and President, started/founded “Helping Heroes USA” and providing this time for us to talk about all these issues.
– REPORT on the importance of the U.S. Constitution. Not being taught in school anymore.
– REPORT on the Constitutional Moment Amado is bringing us this month.
– REPORT on the mission statement; as a non-profit, to help the Veteran and First Responder organizations in serving their members and communities to feel better about themselves. “Helping Heroes USA” supplies funds, marketing, consulting, and organizational tools @ no charge to the organizations.
– (contact info; www.helpingheroesusa.org www.americanlegionpalmsprings.com and (760) 325-6229)
Amado
Bilhartz Desert Insurance Segment – November 12, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 3 – Bilhartz Desert Insurance Segment
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BILHARTZ DESERT INSURANCE w/ Brian Bilhartz. 41865 Boardwalk; Ste., 108, Palm Dessert. 92211.
– MEDICARE PART D – the most utilized component of your Medicare because you take your medications EVERY DAY.
– REPORT on Part C which is Medicare Advantage. You have to pick a primary care doctor associated w/ someone such as D.O.H.C.
– REPORT on the big changes for Medicare Part D coming in 2025, especially in the “donut hole”. Possible limit of $2,000. for out-of-pocket costs. Affects the formulary going forward. 33% of personal costs will go up to 50% next year.
– REPORT on Medicare Part D. For drugs. Most Medicare Advantage Plans have this. Medicare is going to put a cap in 2025 on the out-of-pocket maximum of $2000. for Part D. GREAT.
REPORT on Change to Medicare Part D, which is your prescription drugs. You can get this one of 2 ways;
a. GOOD NEWS; Putting an “out of pocket” maximum on Part D. $2,000. Max. This will automatically change, established by CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services).
b. Part of Medicare Advantage.
– REPORT that all costs WILL INCREASE for most other folks. Watch the changes in drug costs, deductibles and co-payments.
– REPORT that is BAD NEWS is that there will be shrinking Formularies. (the list of medications that Medicare covers)
– REPORT that Brian will serve his clients in their home, in his office, on the phone. He has all the special classification to do all of this.
– (contact info; www.bilhartzinsurance.com and (760) 459-9617).
Brian
Restaurant of the Week Segment – November 11, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 1 – Restaurant of the Week Segment
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RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK w/ Dick Shalhoub re: “McDonalds”.
– REPORT on all attention McDonalds has gotten lately- (contact info: www.mcdonalds.com.)
Dick
Desert Oasis Health Care Segment – November 11, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 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”.
– QUESTIONS IN THE MEDICINE CABINET from; Dr. Lindsey, Dr. Brian, the news, Internet and Joey Pals in the “Medicine Cabinet”.
– DISCUSSION of the recent events DOHC has participated in and sponsored.
1. Is microwaving bad for you?
2. What is my thyroid for?
3. Why am I tired all the time?
– REPORT on the D.O.H.C. FREE Drive Thru Flu Clinics Hours and Locations.
– PALM SPRINGS: 275 N. El Cielo. Mon.-Fri., 9/4 – 10/31; 8:30 AM – 4 PM; 2 years and older.
– BERMUDA DUNES: 41120 Washington St. Mon.-Fri., 9/2 – 10/31; 8:30 AM – 4 PM; 2 years and older.
– INDIO; 81880 Dr. Correon Blvd. Mon.-Fri., 9/4 – 9/27; 8:30 AM – 4 PM; 2 years and older.
– YUCCA VALLEY IMMEDIATE CARE: 57-840 29 Palms Highway. Mon.-Fri., 9/4 – 9/27; 8:30 AM – 4 PM; 2 years and older.
– REMINDER that you can get both shots in one drive-thru.
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and (760) 969-6555).
Dr. Brian
Desert Oasis Health Care Segment – November 11, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 3 – Desert Oasis Health Care Segment
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cont. 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 IN THE MEDICINE CABINET
cont., 3. What is PCOS?
4. Does Zinc cause endometriosis?
– REPORT on D.O.H.C.’s award for the outstanding philanthropic corporation in the Desert for 2024 on National Philanthropy Day. SUPPORT FOR THE COMMUNITY.
– REPORT that there are now new variants of Covid. You NEED TO GET THIS NEW VACCINE.
– REPORT on OPEN ENROLLMENT? (Every year our Medicare Seniors get to choose who they want to care for them. 1 out of every 3 seniors in the CV is insured by D.O.H.C. Call Brian Bilhartz Desert Insurance @ (760) 459-9617.
– REPORT on the D.O.H.C. FREE Drive Thru Flu Clinics Hours and Locations.
– PALM SPRINGS: 275 N. El Cielo. Mon.-Fri., 9/4 – 10/31; 8:30 AM – 4 PM; 2 years and older.
– BERMUDA DUNES: 41120 Washington St. Mon.-Fri., 9/2 – 10/31; 8:30 AM – 4 PM; 2 years and older.
– INDIO; 81880 Dr. Correon Blvd. Mon.-Fri., 9/4 – 9/27; 8:30 AM – 4 PM; 2 years and older.
– YUCCA VALLEY IMMEDIATE CARE: 57-840 29 Palms Highway. Mon.-Fri., 9/4 – 9/27; 8:30 AM – 4 PM; 2 years and older.
– REPORT on the FREE Drive Thru Pediatric Flu Clinics Hours and Locations.
– YUCCA VALLEY PRIMARY CARE OFFICE: 57475 29 Palms Hwy., Ste., 101. Thursdays. 8:30 AM – 4 PM; 6 months and older.
– BERMUDA DUNES: 41-120 Washington St. Sat., 10/5 and Sat., 10/26; 8 AM – 12 PM; 6 months and older.
DESERT OASIS OCT. HEALTH CARE MINUTE; “Breast Health”
“Hello, hello; It’s Joey English. This D.O.H.C. Minute features the audio from a wonderful Wellness video that can be found on www.mydohc.com. Lots of good information to be enjoyed too. So, roll the audio”
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and (760) 969-6555).
Dr. Brian
“Legal Eagle” Segment – November 8, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 1 – “Legal Eagle” Segment
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LAW OFFICES OF ROBERT L. FIRTH w/ Robert Firth re: 68910 Adelina Road, Cathedral City, CA. 92234.
– DISCUSSION of all the legal issues in the media right now.
– QUESTIONS FROM “JOEY PALS”
1. Can you have a bottle of wine/liquor on your front car seat? (Yes, if you are over 21 and it is unopened. If it’s been opened put it in the trunk. FYI search by a policeman is ALWAYS allowed if it is something you can be arrested for.)
2. How much deposit should you put down on construction? (The maximum deposit is 10% of the total job OR $1,000. Whichever is less. FYI always hold back some for when the job is completed.)
3. What is Measure AA? (Desert Regional Hospital has been leased by Tenet. This is for Tenet to lease the bldg. for 10 years and then buy it @ some agreed to figure. Won’t costs the taxpayers. Desert Sun has endorsed it. Nurses are opposed.)
4. What is Prop.47? (Was passed in 2014. Said drug possession etc., under $950. Is a misdemeanor not felony. Now Prop. 36 is to repeal part of 47.)
– FOCUS OF ROBERT’S PRACTICE.
1. Personal bankruptcy. There are lots of chapters in personal bankruptcies. Either chapter 7 where you get all your debts discharged as long as you get rid of all the secured items. Mortgages also. You CANNOT discharge student loans, judgements against you from a DUI, or a tort, or last 3 years of income taxes. Or a chapter 13 where if you make more than the median income in CA ($70,000/yr for a single person) you MUST do a 13. A Chapter 13 has a payment plan.
2. BK will be on your FICA for 10 years.
REPORT that when you file a Chapter 7 Robert can get you a 700 credit score in a year if you do what he says.
-(contact info: www.firthlaw.com and (760) 309-7669)
Robert
cont. “Legal Eagle” Segment – November 8, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 2 – cont. “Legal Eagle” Segment
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Cont. LAW OFFICES OF ROBERT L. FIRTH w/ Robert Firth re: 68910 Adelina Road, Cathedral City, CA. 92234.
– DISCUSSION of Robert’s charges for bk for a student loan; Basic fee for BK, the $100. or so to do the initial; $250. to prepare; $1500. for more paperwork. $1700. for filing and $450. Total is less than the student loans.
– FOCUS OF ROBERT’S PRACTICE.
1. Personal bankruptcy. There are lots of chapters in personal bankruptcies. Either Chapter 7 where you get all your debts discharged as long as you get rid of all the secured items. Mortgages also. You CANNOT discharge student loans, judgements against you from a DUI, or a tort, or last 3 years of income taxes. Or a Chapter 13 where if you make more than the median income in CA ($70,000/yr for a single person) you MUST do a 13. A Chapter 13 has a payment plan.
2. BK will be on your FICA for 10 years.
REPORT that when you file a Chapter 7 Robert can get you a 700 credit score in a year if you do what he says.
-(contact info: www.firthlaw.com and (760) 309-7669).
Robert
Animal Samaritans Segment – November 8, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 3 – Animal Samaritans Segment
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ANIMAL SAMARITANS w/ Valerie Kattz re; 72120 Pet Land Pl., Thousand Palms, CA. 02276.
– DISCUSSION of Willow, her Brindle Boston Terrier.
– REPORT that Phase #1 of the Capital Campaign has begun. Thousand Palms Clinic is CLOSED. The shelter is still there.
– REPORT on 77840 Flora Road in Palm Desert is the temporary location for the Clinic. Same phone, etc., There until March.
– HOLD THE DATES:
1. Nov., 16 and Nov., 21 Adoption. 11 AM PetCo on 111 in Palm Desert.
2. First Sat., every month; Adoption. 11 AM Pet Smart on Monterey in Palm Desert.
– REPORT on the Adoption fees are $90 for kitties and $250. for puppies.
3. Sun., Dec., 8 – Will be the 15th annual Men of the Desert. 11 AM – 2 PM @ the Palm Springs Air Museum. “Back to the Future” is the theme. Auction, cocktails, food by Lulu, fashion show from Susan Stein. Tix on sale soon. $200.
– REPORT on how they have rescued over 16,000 animals from the County Shelters. There is a full-time staff member from Animal Samaritans who helps save the pets and get them the services they need.
– (contact info; www.animalsamaritans.org and (760) 343-3477).
Valerie and Willow
“Talk of Stars” Segment – November 7, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 1 – “Talk of Stars” Segment
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TALK OF STARS w/ Joyce Bulifant re; An American actress and author. Famous for her roles on television, including The Mary Tyler Moore Show and game shows as well as film roles in The Happiest Millionaire and Airplane etc.
– DISCUSSION of her childhood, family and background.
Joey and Joyce
cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment – November 7, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 2 – cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment
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cont. TALK OF STARS w/ Joyce Bulifant re; An American actress and author. Famous for her roles on television, including The Mary Tyler Moore Show and game shows as well as film roles in The Happiest Millionaire and Airplane etc.
– DISCUSSION of her career, her book, her personal life.
Joyce and Gavin McLeod
RIP Jane Goodall 4.3.1934 – 10.1.2025
