“Legal Eagle” Segment – November 15, 2023
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 3 – “Legal Eagle” Segment
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LAW OFFICES OF ROBERT L. FIRTH w/ Robert Firth re: 68910 Adelina Road, Cathedral City, CA. 92234.
– REPORT that Robert’s expertise is in two areas….1) Consumer Bankruptcy, #7 and #13.
2) Estate Planning
– REPORT THAT A WILL only has the authority that a Probate Judge will give it. Then you must;
1. File the will in Probate Court.
2. Then you must file a petition naming someone as the executor or the administrator of the estate.
– This process takes 90 days.
3. You must establish that it is a true will.
– REPORT that a hand-written will is legal in CA.
1. Must be in your handwriting.
2. Show that this is your intent.
3. Must tell that these are your wishes.
4. Does not have to be witnessed.
– REPORT on the difference between living and dead beneficiaries.
– REPORT on the costs of going thru Probate. (A living trust bypasses Probate)
1. $480. Filing fee paid to Riverside County.
2. $600. Advertising fee.
3. .1 Probate referee has to appraise the assets.
4. 4% goes to the lawyer for the first $100,000 and then on a sliding scale.
5. The executor gets the same amount of money.
– REPORT that No more moratorium on evictions and foreclosures. He does wills, probates and estate planning. He is on a TV webinar explaining trusts on KESQ early Sat., morning.
– (contact info: www.firthlaw.com and (760) 770-4066).
Robert
American Legion Segment – November 14, 2023
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 1 – American Legion Segment
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American Legion Dept. of CA (Salinas Heritage Group) w/ Amado Salinas. National Legislative Council for the Dept., of CA.; National Media and Communications Committee for the American Legion; Judge Advocate Dept., of CA. of the American Legion; Area 5 District 1 First Vice for membership; National Legislation Council for By-laws and Constitution; Life member of 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.
– REPORT on Veteran’s Day and the Palm Springs Veteran’s Day Parade. How important this celebration is. Need to talk about America being strong. The honor and blessings to all who supported the Veterans.
– DISCUSSION that the parade was put on by the City of Palm Springs. Motto was “Honoring Our Veterans”. Thanks to Todd Flood for providing the venue for Joey to commentate from @ “Maracas”.
– REPORT on how to join the American Legion. How important the numbers are to get funding for various programs.
– DISCUSSION of www.votervoice.net where ANYONE can vote for at least 9 issues that impact medical benefits etc., that our veterans have earned.
– REPORT that there are 60,000 Veterans in the CV. 1.8 million in Southern California.
– DISCUSSION of how to join the American Legion. i.e. parent of a veteran, spouse of a veteran, a child of a veteran, etc.,
– REPORT on “be the one” to help curb the high numbers of veterans who commit suicide. Dial 988 to report a suicide concern the crisis hotline.
– (contact info; www.americanlegionpalmsprings.com and (760) 325-6229)
Amado
American Legion presents “Helping Heroes USA” Segment – November 14, 2023
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; Judge Advocate Dept., of CA. of the American Legion; Area 5 District 1 First Vice for membership; National Legislation Council for By-laws and Constitution; Life member of 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.
– REPORT that Tony de Maio started founded “Helping Heroes USA” and providing this time for us to talk about all these issues.
– REPORT on the mission statement; to help the Veteran and First Responder organizations in serving their members and communities. “Helping Heroes USA” supplies funds, marketing, consulting, and organizational tools @ no charge to the organizations.
– DISCUSSION that America seems to have lost sight of God, Country, the Flag, etc. American Legion is getting in touch w/ the communities to educate younger folks about patriotism.
– REPORT on thanks to Rudolph Validez who brought Amado into the American Legion organization to advocate.
– FOCUS is on Southern CA. to show the rest of America.
– PLANS for homeless veteran affordable housing. i.e. a 20 apartment complex.
– (contact info; www.helpingheroesusa.org www.americanlegionpalmsprings.com and (760) 325-6229)
Amado
Bilhartz Desert Insurance Segment – November 14, 2023
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.
– REPORT on D.O.H.C.’s new TV show “The Pulse” that Brian will be on.
– REPORT that Brian has been doing this 17 years of Open Enrollment. Brian has 50 agents that work underneath him.
– QUESTION from “Joey Pals”
1. Is Medicare Advantage as good as standard medicare. (Original Medicare is “reactive” health care and Medicare Advantage is “proactive” health care. There’s a misunderstanding between long-term care and Medicare. Folks think Medicare provides long-term care, which it DOES NOT. Long-term care means a personal level of care NOT a clinical/medical level of care.)
– REPORT that the problem is FINDING the right specialists and coordinating care.
– REPORT on the partnership Brian has w/ D.O.H.C. and the great services they can provide because of it.
– If you have Medicare Advantage you are 4 times less likely to be hospitalized AND re-admitted. 2 times less likely to have chronic illnesses. 1.4 times less likely to need drugs.
– REPORT that Medicare is for medical coverage. Does not cover the 7 ADLs.
– REPORT on Medicare Open Enrollment that runs from Oct., 15 – Dec., 7 you can make a change to your plan effective Jan., 1. Then for Medicare Advantage folks there’s an open enrollment from Jan., 1 – Mar., 31, 2024. You can make ONE MORE CHANGE @ this point in time. On Jan., 2 all things will have changed if you haven’t taken care of the paperwork no later than Dec., 7.
– REPORT that you should get an Annual Notification of Change from your insurance company. THERE ARE SO MANY CHANGES COMING, not all are for the better.
– DISCUSSION of the QR code on the postcards Brian’s office will send out to his clients to book an appointment.
– REPORT that the Medicare Advantage Plans ARE COUNTY SPECIFIC.
– REPORT that all costs WILL INCREASE. Watch the changes in drug costs.
– REPORT that his agency focuses on Medicare. Not many agents do this specialty. He will have on-line and in-person classes to attend to keep up w/ the changes. He has 42 agents that work under him.
– REPORT that Medicare is NOT just for older persons.
– DISCUSSION of his association w/ the clients from D.O.H.C. He is the LOCAL agent and phone number!!!!
– REPORT that there is no cost to help his clients make a sound decision about their Medicare needs and the clients DON’T PAY HIM.
– REPORT that he can’t speak to the changes until Oct. If you didn’t make changes YOU CANNOT for the rest of the year. Now we are in a “lock in” period thru the end of year.
– REPORT that this is so complicated one should work w/ Brian to get through it. WATCH out for “tricks”…..speak w/ Brian to be certain.
– 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 13, 2023
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 1 – Restaurant of the Week Segment
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RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK w/ Joe Enos re: “LuLu California Bistro” 200 S. Palm Canyon Dr., P.S.
– REPORT on “LuLu California Bistro” where there’s always a party. “Absolulu“ lol
– REPORT ON THE WEEKLY SPECIALS; $27.99 w/ choice of Soup or Salad & an Entree.
– REPORT ON THE THANKSGIVING DINING MENU; 4-course feast from 11 AM – 8 PM; $59.99 and you can order dinner to go. www.lulupalmsprings.com.
– REPORT ON CHRISTMAS EVE SPECIALS; turkey, turkey and ham, chicken, turkey pot pit, seafood linguini w/ wonderful desserts.
– REPORT ON CHRISTMAS DAY OFFERINGS; for $69.99 per person w/ choices of 3 soups; 4 salads; 11 entrees;5 desserts. Order to go. www.lulupalmsprings.com.
– REPORT ON NEW YEAR’S EVE; $129.99 per person for 4 course dinner, dancing, favors, Champagne toast @ midnight. Seating from 7:30 on. www.luluplamsprings.com.
– REPORT that the All-Day Happy Hour is CONTINUING @ LuLu’s. Monday – Friday, 3 – 9 PM in the bar area. All well drinks $5.99. House Wines $6.99. Specialty cocktails $7.99
– REPORT on @ LuLu Sat., and Sun., weekend brunch from 9 AM – 2 PM; for $27.99. 3-course brunch menu; appetizer/salad, entrée and dessert.
1. DJ Mod Girl plays Fridays from 6 to 9 in the Atrium for your dancing pleasure.
2. The fabulous new drinks.
3. The special prices on cocktails and the great bar bites. i.e. fried ravioli, deep-fried cheese curds, fried calamari etc., from $6.99 to $9.99 each.
– REPORT that LuLu is open 7 days a week. All day dining from 11 AM w/ 70 items on the menu.
– REPORT on the “BOBA BAR” in Rancho Mirage.
– (contact info: www.lulupalmsprings.com and (760) 327-LULU 5858)
Joe
Desert Oasis Health Care Segment – November 13, 2023
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”.
– CONVERSATION about the Pride Parade on Sat., Nov., 11 that Joey commentated on from Maracas Restaurant.
– QUESTIONS FROM Joey Pals/Brian’s clients/news in the “Medicine Cabinet”.
1. What’s this study from Greece that 1 alcoholic drink unclogs your liver and boost your metabolism WHEN you DRINK IT A CERTAIN WAY? (Yes, more that than. If you are over 40 your liver will rejunvenate itself. BEST TO SIP the RED WINE, which is best for you. Depends on what prescriptions you are taking as well. Other factors come into play such as diet and exercise and age.)
2. Someone told me Ozempic is fake? (As a prescription for folks w/ type 2 diabetes it is safe, but when bought over the counter or on the Internet, it might be fake. Seems to be good for weight loss.)
3.j Is there any reason for all the fetal deaths in the U.S. these days? (The U.S. is one of the highest industrial nations when it comes to fetal deaths. Mostly in the poorer areas of the Southern U.S. MA., NH and CA have good fetal survival rates.)
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and www.myturn.gov and (760) 969-6555).
Dr. Brian
cont. Desert Oasis Health Care Segment – November 13, 2023
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 3 – cont. 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 FROM Joey Pal’s/Brian’s clients/news in the “Medicine Cabinet”.
4. What happens when we breathe in all this dust we are experiencing now in the CV? (Goes into lungs, airways. Actually, lungs will CLEAN themselves, but the dusts still causes asthma, pneumonia, allergies, etc.)
5. What’s this about cell phones and a man’s sperm count? (There’s been shown a decrease in sperm count but not the quality of the sperm in men. Because men tend to keep their cell phones in the pants pockets. I Phones are worse with regard to Radiation than Android phones.)
– REMINDER about Medicare Open Enrollment, check w/ Brian Bilhartz of Bilhartz Desert Insurance. Deadline is Dec., 7.
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and www.myturn.gov and (760) 969-6555).
Dr. Brian
Joey’s Daily Datebook – November 13 – 17, 2023
Joey English Daily Datebook
Presented by Desert Oasis Healthcare
www.mydohc.com and (760) 320-8814
“Your Life, Your Health, Our Passion”
FRIDAY: Nov., 17, 2023. National Take-A-Hike Day.
1. WHO; DESERT ENSEMBLE THEATRE.
WHAT; Collective Rage “A Ply in 5 Betties”
WHEN; NOV., 17 – 19.
WHERE; Desert Ensemble Theater @ Palm Springs Cultural Center on Baristo.
WEB: www.psculturalcenter.org.
2. WHO; 35th ANNUAL PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL.
WHAT; Tickets/passes are on sale.
WHEN; NOW FOR JAN., 4 – 16, 2024.
WHERE; On-line.
WEB; www.psfilmfest.org.
3. WHO; CREATIVE ARTS TEMPLE W/ RABBI JERRY CUTLER.
WHAT; CAT FNL (Creative Arts Temple/Friday Night Live) Streaming brief Shabbat Services w/ The Cutlers.
WHEN; Selected FRIDAY NIGHTS @ 6 PM.
WHERE; Facebook & YouTube & live.
WEB; www.creativeartstemple.org.
4. WHO; AHOY! DATES W/ DAVID.
WHAT;
WHEN;
WHERE;
WEB; www.davidperry.com/news.
THURSDAY: Nov., 16, 2023. National Button Day.
1. WHO; THE JOSLYN CENTER’S JACK NEWBY.
WHAT; Adult Bereavement Support Group.
WHEN; EVERY THURSDAY.
WHERE; 773-750 Catalina Way, Palm Desert, CA. 92260.
WEB; www.joslyncenter.org and (760) 340-3220.
2. WHO; DIANA MARLO PRODUCTIONS presents
WHAT; Coachella Health Festival.
WHEN; SAT., NOV., 18; 10 AM – 4 PM.
WHERE; Spotlight 29 Casino.
WEB; www.marloproductions.com.
3. WHO; TEMECULA THEATER.
WHAT; “Backhausdance”.
WHEN; SAT., NOV., 18; 8 PM.
WHERE; Old Town Temecula Community Theater.
WEB; www.temeculatheater.org.
4. WHO; AHOY! DATES W/ DAVID.
WHAT;
WHEN;
WHERE;
WEB; www.davidperry.com/news.
WEDNESDAY: Nov., 15, 2023. National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day.
1. WHO; DAP HEALTH/PRES. DAVID BRINKMAN announces.
WHAT; Revivals says “Embrace Your Inner Icon”.
WHEN; NOW.
WHERE; At all 4 stores.
WEB; www.daphealth.org and www.revivalsstores.com.
2. WHO; CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
WHAT: Dog park will be closed for annual maintenance and reseeding.
WHEN; NOW.
WHERE; Behind City Hall.
WEB; www.palmspringsca.gov.
3. WHO; 29 PALMS HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
WHAT; “Sun Purple Grass” and how to find it.
WHEN; DEC., 8 W/ CATHY SNODGRASS.
WHERE; Old Schoolhouse Museum in 29 Palms.
WEB; www.29palmshistorical.org.
4. WHO; AHOY! DATES W/ DAVID.
WHAT;
WHEN;
WHERE;
WEB; www.davidperry.com/news.
TUESDAY: Nov., 14, 2023. National Pickle Day.
1. WHO; OSCARS PALM SPRINGS.
WHAT; “Grindr The Opera”
WHEN; EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT.
WHERE; 125 E. Tahquitz Cyn.
WEB; www.oscarspalmsprings.com.
2. WHO; MC CALLUM THEATRE.
WHAT; Wanda Sykes.
WHEN; TIX ON SALE NOW for JUNE 6; 7:30 PM.
WHERE; 73000 Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert, CA. 92262.
WEB; www.mccallumtheatre.com.
3. WHO; ACT TOURS.
WHAT; “MJ, Broadway’s Tribute to Michael Jackson”.
WHEN; JAN., 28 FOR $169. The last performance.
WHERE; Hollywood Pantages Theater.
WEB; www.act-tours.com.
4. WHO; AHOY! DATES W/ DAVID.
WHAT;
WHEN;
WHERE;
WEB; www.davidperry.com/news.
MONDAY: Nov., 13, 2023 National World Kindness Day.
1. WHO; PALM SPRINGS CULTURAL CENTER.
WHAT; “Rocky Horror Picture Show”.
WHEN; NOV., 35 & 25.
WHERE; Historic Camelot Theater @ Palm Springs Cultural Center on Baristo.
WEB; www.psculturalcenter.org.
2. WHO; HEATHER JAMES GALLERY.
WHAT; Tom Wesselmann’s Pop Art Movement.
WHEN; NOW.
WHERE; 45188 Portola Ave, Palm Desert.
WEB; www.heatherjamesgallery.com.
3. WHO; MELISSA MORGAN FINE ART.
WHAT; Anthony James’ “Constellations”.
WHEN; NOW.
WHERE; 73-660 El Paseo, Palm Desert.
WEB; www.melissamorganfineart.com.
4. WHO; AHOY! DATES W/ DAVID.
WHAT;
WHEN;
WHERE;
WEB; www.davidperry.com/news.
Charity Segment – November 10, 2023
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 1 – Charity Segment
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DESERT ARC w/ Richard Balocco, re: CEO w/ Desert Arc for 17 years.
– REPORT on Mission Statement; “ to enhance the lives of the developmentally disabled and to provide opportunities for people w/ disabilities”. Celebrating 65 years here in the Coachella Valley. In the beginning there was no funding for the developmentally disabled. Ages 18 to 22. A day program, Monday thru Friday. 25 bus routes.
– HOLD THE DATE: FREE Nov., 18; Italian Festival & Car Show; w/ P.S. Corvette Club, Scorpions Car Club; P.S. Cruise Assoc. Southwest Church. Corner of Fred Waring and Washington. FREE PARKING 9 AM – 3 PM. Partnering w/ Mario’s who is providing all the food and the proceeds go to Desert Arc. Each one of the 4 schools Mario raises funds for will provide the entertainment.
– REPORT that they do electronics recycling.
– (contact info: www.desertarc.org)
Richard
House/Home Segment – November 10, 2023
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 2 – House/Home Segment
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CHRISTOPHER KENNEDY INTERIOR DESIGN w/ Christopher Kennedy, He beautifies and enhances his client’s life where they live, work and play. Courtyard on Tahquitz. 707 E. Tahquitz Cyn., Way.
– HIS TOPIC FOR TODAY;
– REPORT on the new wine lounge he’s designing on Palm Canyon and the side street is Andreas @ 175 N. Palm Cyn.
– “Canopy” Wine Lounge.
– REPORT that this was developed by a man from Argentina who has holdings on 3 continents etc., FUN AND a diplomat named Noah who has a home here as well.
– REPORT that Christopher has designed “Canopy” as an oasis in the desert. Rich colors.
– REPORT that this is Christopher’s first wine lounge design. He’s been here 20 years.
– REPORT that there’s a 7 foot wine cast in the lounge.
– REPORT that they will bottle their own Palm Springs Rose.
– REPORT that there will be wonderful food too.
– DISCUSSION that they will hopefully open the end of November.
– REPORT that his studio is open Mon. – Fri. 9 to 5 and on the weekend by appointment.
– DISCUSSION of next time we’ll talk about him being a published writer.
– (contact info; www.christopherkennedy.com and (760) 325-3214).
Christopher
Rest in Peace
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
