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Snapshots for Nov. 2, 2004
College and Career Day
Palm Springs High School held a College & Career Day for students on Wednesday, Oct. 20. Many businesses in the Valley as well as colleges throughout California were represented and gave students the opportunity to ask questions about possible future careers.
Cory Baxter, 17, of Palm Springs.
 The Art Institute representive Dan Goglanian of Orange County, Chad Birmbaum, 16, of Cathedral City, and Brett Dancy, 16, of Palm Springs.
 The Art Institute representive Dan Goglanian of Orange County and Lyric Kesteloot, 16, of Palm Springs.
 The Living Desert's Dr. Kevin Leiske of La Quinta.
Layken Hobbs (top left), 16, of Palm Springs, Brittany Monson, 16, of Palm Springs, (bottom left) Lisa Baderas of Palm Springs, and Veterinarian Ali Koodrich of Palm Desert.
 Takara Elliott, 15, of Palm Springs with "Norman."
 Fernando Ayala, 16, of Thousand Palms, Cesar Olvera, 16, of Desert Hot Springs, Salomon Urquiza, 17, of Palm Springs, and John Caranci Jr. of Cathedral City.
 American Medican Response Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic Brian Strain of Mentone.
Prep Football
Cathedral City High School football team earned its first Desert Valley League victory in a home game against Indio Oct. 22. The Lions won the game 14-6 with solid defensive efforts by senior Kyle Aiken and junior halfback Drew Zimmer.
Regina Santos, 17, of Thousand Palms.
 Justin Acosta, 15, and Chase England, 15, both of Cathedral City.
 Mike Morales, 15, of Cathedral City.
 Sean Pflum, 14, of Cathedral City.
Cathedral City High School students show their school spirit.
 Jeremey Bricker, 15, of Cathedral City.
 Joan Goldman (left), Kenny Nguyen, 11, and Eric Goldman, 12, all of Cathedral City.
 Mario Jaramillo, 11, Steven Bergman, 11, Ian Gromley, 11, and Creyton Bonestell, 10, all of Cathedral City.
Festival of Waters
Saturday, October 16, and Sunday, October 17, the Desert Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce sponsored the Annual Festival of the Waters, a celebration of the Mission Springs Water District award-winning Gold Medal Drinking Water and the natural hot mineral water available in the hotels and spas. Following the Opening Ceremonies led by Lane Sarasohn, President of the Desert Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce, various entertainment began and continued throughout the two-day event. Vendors participating in the festival included food, arts and crafts, jewelry and other fine gifts for the holidays. Free scenic tours of Desert Hot Springs were offered on Saturday.
Jessie "The Hat Lady" Maxwell of Cabazon.
 Priscilla Jiminez of Palm Springs with Lani Proksel of Corona.
 Kay Hotaling of Desert Hot Springs.
 Elsie Massey of Palm Springs.
Linda Blake, Jo Lynn Slaughter, and Francine Marie Benoit, all of Desert Hot Springs. (l-r) Melody Jacobs and Josie Pizzio, both of Desert Hot Springs.    
Angel View's Fall Fashion Show
Angel View Crippled Children's Foundation held its 20th Fashion Show, luncheon and open-air boutique on Thursday, Oct. 21. The event held at Melvyn's at the Ingleside Inn in Palm Springs included a silent auction, dazzling productions, a culinary experience and the best master of ceremonies in town. Entertainment was by Austin Rey, Johnny Meza, Lola Rossi and Harpo the Clown. All proceeds benefited the Angel View Crippled Children's Foundation.
LaVoria Diaz (left) of Palm Springs, Darlene Beighton of Desert Hot Springs, and Jill Hayes of Palm Springs.
 Marcella Halter of Cathedral City.
 Jill Hayes of Palm Springs.
 Armid Pedrin of Palm Springs.
Erica Hernandez of La Quinta and Vickie Aguilar of Indio.
 Miguel Lerma of Cathedral City, Harpo The Clown, and Gregorio Perez of Cathedral City.

Police Golf Tournament
Indio Police Officers Association (IOPA) held a golf Tournament Oct. 20 at Indian Palms Country Club in Indio. Proceeds from 18-hole golf game went to a widows and orphans trust fund set up by IPOA.
John Rose, Ray Elias, and Rick Diaz, all of Indio.
 Mike Minton of Long Beach and Kurt Benfield of Sacramento.
Eric French and Rick Diaz, both of Indio.
 Rudy Romero of La Quinta, Dan Brooks of Lakewood, Adela Rose of Indio, and Steve Davis of Indio.
Noemi Bevitz of Indio, Carolyn Lopez of Indio, Gabi Golvez of Indio, and Herbert Mosceso of Palm Desert.      
Survivor — World Island Getaway
Amelia Earhart Elementary's “Survivor — World Island Getaway” was hosted on Saturday, Oct. 23, by the school's Parent Teacher Organization (PTO). Each fall the school hosts an event that is fun and relaxing and allows families to meet new people and find out more about the PTO. The “Survivor theme” was chosen because it lends itself to the creation of tribes (grade levels) and a healthy competition based on personal challenge.
Brothers Brandon, 7, Nathan, 4, and Austin Sedlaczek, 5, of La Quinta.
 Wes Strother of Palm Desert.
 Melanie Reiter, 8, of La Quinta.
 Sierra Wingert, 8, of La Quinta.
Brooke Hammons, 3, of La Quinta.
 Liana Lasic, 8, of La Quinta.
 Kaitlyn Sloat, 10, of Indio and Jolie Samuelson, 5, of La Quinta.
 Alec Henderson, 10, of Indio.
Bernardo Valenzuela of La Quinta and his son Bernardo Jr., 5.


Chocolateria at The Commissary
Oct. 22 marked the invitation-only opening of The Commissary in Rancho Mirage, a collective of Russell Olden's Olden Days Caterings, Chocolateria's fine chocolates, fabulous fudge, and scrumptious cookies, Luscious Cheesecakes by Kelly and Above the Best Services by Marla Meaney, servicing private jet clients. At this event, Chocolateria premiered the first ever Mousse & Fudge Carving Station.
Pam Aldridge (left) of La Quinta, Kelly Taylor of Indio, Gloria Holcomb of Cathedral City, and Norma Murchie of Cathedral City. Denny St. Demis of Palm Desert. Tom Beatty of Palm Springs. Tom Beatty of Palm Springs.
Lynne Murchinson of Rancho Mirage.
 Ted Tudisco of Rancho Mirage.
 Chocolateria owners Jon Russikoff and Don Silverstein, both of Palm Springs.
The 4th Annual National Monument Celebration
The fourth annual celebration of the founding of the Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument was held Saturday, Oct. 23, at the National Monument Visitor Center. The event was free to the public and festivities included hands-on arts and nature activities for the children provided by the S.C.A.R.P. Gallery and presentations on the National Wilderness Preservation System.
Robie Crampton, 8, of Palm Desert.
 Jacqueline Gutierrez, 10, of La Quinta.
 Araceli Gutierrez of La Quinta with her son Benjamin, 1.
 Danielle Clark, 9, of Desert Hot Springs.
Danielle Clark (left), 9, of Desert Hot Springs and Jacqueline Gutierrez, 10, of La Quinta.
 Emily Newell, 9, of Palm Desert with Tracy Albrecht from the Bureau of Land Management.
 Chris Van Patten (left) of La Quinta, Kitty Deneys, Robert Crampton and his son Robie, 8, all of Palm Desert.
 Chris Van Patten of La Quinta.
MAGMAficent Display
St. Margaret's Episcopal Church in Palm Desert held its Fifth Annual MAGMAficent display of volcanoes on Tuesday, Oct. 19. Grades pre-K through 8 are invited each year to attend the “explosions.” It is the highlight of the Volcanology unit in Earth Science and a chance for the students to show off what they have learned and a way of teaching others.
Mrs. Patricia McKissic of Indio and Mrs. Patti Whittle of Palm Desert.
 Tayonia Lomax, 11, of Palm Desert.
 Christian Spandenberg, 11, of Rancho Mirage.
 (l-r) Griffin Wade, 10, of La Quinta, Ryan Garcia, 9, of Rancho Mirage, Tyler Johnson, 11, of Palm Desert, and Christian Spandenberg, 11, of Rancho Mirage.
St. Margarets preschoolers pose for a photo.
 Adrienne Diaz, 10, of Palm Desert, Kimberly Satillan, 9, of Rancho Mirage, and Daniela DeAlba, 10, of Palm Desert.
 Lauren Ashley Panawa, 11, of Palm Desert.
 

 

 
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