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Snapshots for Nov. 16, 2004
Chamber Mixer at Le St. Germain
The newly formed Indian Wells Chamber of Commerce held a social mixer Oct. 26 at Le St. Germain. More than 135 people attended the event.
Al Liebman of Indian Wells, Lisa and Jim Willmon of La Quinta, and Don Woodman of Indian Wells.
 Indian Wells Chamber of Commerce board members Joe Dolphin (left), David Klose, Mark Edwards, Alice Tomlinson, Keith Brinson, Michelle Thueson, and Al Liebman.
 Indian Wells Mayor Pro Tem Percy Byrd and Mayor Mary Roche.
 Indian Wells Chamber of Commerce President Keith Brinson, Bethany Schenk holding her six-month-old daughter Cassidy, and Charlene Brinson, all of Indian Wells.
Mike Maggio of Rancho Mirage, Richard May of Indian Wells, and Tom Triscari of Bermuda Dunes from Village Realty in Indian Wells.
 Indian Wells Chamber of Commerce President Keith Brinson (left), Indian Wells Rotary President Bob Medler, and Frank Gustafson of La Quinta.
 Le St. Germain director of banquets & catering Clive Norman of Palm Desert, Indian Wells Chamber of Commerce President Keith Brinson of Indian Wells, and Le St. Germain owner Michel Despras of Bermuda Dunes.
Public Safety
Public safety is one of Indian Wells' major concerns. The city contracts with the Riverside County Sheriff's Department for law enforcement services. All administrative functions (reports, fingerprints, etc.) are handled at the Palm Desert Station. Indian Wells also contracts with Riverside County for fire, paramedic and ambulance services.
Indian Wells Fire Department (top left) Mark Saffry of La Quinta, Roger Hughes of Temecula, Robert Snow of Victorville, Mike McGee of Blythe, Jennifer Grennan (bottom left) of Temecula, and Scott Roberts of Fallbrook. Riverside County Sheriff Deputy Chris Fredrick (left) of La Quinta, Indian Wells Police Deputy Don Calkins of Indio, and Riverside County Sheriff Community Service Officer Patrick Maloney of Cathedral City. Indian Wells Police Deputy Don Calkins of Indio.  
Mike McGee of Blythe.
 Mark Saffry of La Quinta and Scott Roberts of Fallbrook.
Scott Roberts of Fallbrook with Mark Saffry of La Quinta.
 Margo Bell of Indian Wells with Scott Roberts of Fallbrook.
Recycling Program at Gerald Ford Elementary
Gerald Ford Elementary School is currently involved in the Environmental Ambassador Pilot Program through Senate Bill 373. Through this program, teachers and community members use environmental education to further environmental action. Gerald Ford pupils have taken an active part in starting a food waste diversion program. Through this program, the pupils compost waste food that they use in their garden.
Dustin Cox, 10, of La Quinta.
 Krista Delucca, 10, of Palm Desert.
 Shelly Osborne (left), 8, of La Quinta, Amanda Faer, 7, of Palm Desert and Alessandra Bresani, 7, of Palm Desert.
 Maritza Munoz, 6, of Thermal.
Jordan Donnelly, 9, of Palm Desert.
 Sakura Swain, 6, of La Quinta.
 Grace Driggs, 11, Heather Peterson, 11, and Krista Delucca, 10, all of Palm Desert.
 Heather Peterson, 11, of Palm Desert.
Anthony Cordero (left), 10, and Giovanni Figueroa, 9, both of La Quinta.
 Taylor Duke, 10, of Indio.
 Krista Delucca, 10, of Palm Desert.
The Cavanaugh Adobe
The Cavanaugh Adobe is one of the oldest buildings in the Coachella Valley that still retains the look of the lifestyle and culture of residents living nearly three quarters of a century ago. Just south of Highway 111 on Cook Street , this landmark structure graces the landscape. Known by the locals as “The Cavanaugh Adobe,” it was built by the Cavanaugh brothers in the early 1920s. Adobe mud came from the La Quinta wash and was formed into adobe bricks on site. Hand-hewn natural timbers support the living room ceiling. The adobe house's present owners, Don and Marge Hutton, purchased the residence in 1988.
Carol Rosen (left), Jeannie Wheat, Ann Helganz, and Adele Ruxton, all of Indian Wells.
 Carol Morton and Adele Ruxton, both of Indian Wells.
 Dan Callahan and Denny Booth, both of Indain Wells.
 Cavanagh Adobe home owners Marjorie and Don Hutton of Indian Wells.
Cavanagh Adobe home owners Marjorie and Don Hutton of Indian Wells.
 Cavanagh Adobe home owners Don and Marjorie Hutton of Indian Wells.
 Ed Ruxton and Carol Morton, both of Indian Wells.
Mountain View Villas Senior Housing Dedication
The Indian Wells City Council, city staff, and residents gathered Friday at the site of the newly built Mountain View Villas to dedicate the affordable housing development for senior citizens. In July, residents began moving into the first phase of 128 units at Mountain View Villas at Highway 111 and Mountain Cove Drive.
Indian Wells Public Works Director Tim Wassil. mtn_6 SoCal Housing's Rebecca Clark and Indian Wells City Manager Greg Johnson. Jan and Dick Oliphant of Indian Wells.
Indian Wells Mayor Mary Roche with Assemblyman John Benoit.
 SoCal Housing's Rebecca Clark (left), restaurant owner and developer Alibaba Farzaneh Indian Wells Mayor Pro Tem Percy Byrd, SoCal Housing's Tony Mize, Indian Wells City Council Member Ed Monarch, developer Dick Oliphant, Indian Wells Mayor Mary Roche, Assemblyman John Benoit, Indian Wells City Council Member Rob Bernheimer and Riverside County Supervisor Roy Wilson's representative Lynda Kearney.

2005 Frank Sinatra Celebrity Invitational
On Nov. 4, Indian Wells announced host city sponsorship of the 2005 Frank Sinatra Countrywide Celebrity Invitational golf event, to be held Feb. 25-26 at Indian Wells Country Club. The sponsorship is a four-year agreement between the city and the Frank Sinatra Countrywide Celebrity Invitational, with Indian Wells Country Club as the host course and the Renaissance Esmeralda and Spa in Indian Wells the host hotel for the Tournament's festivities.
Denise Goodman and Sarah Robbins from Countywide Home Loans, City of Indian Wells Marketing Manager Linda Furbee, and Kiner Communications Scott Kiner.
 City of Indian Wells Golf Resort Director Roger Behling.
 Barbara Sinatra Children's Center Executive Director Susan Reynolds.
Indian Wells City Council Member Ed Monarch (top left), Bill Osyterman of Rancho Mirage, Peggy Goosen of Bermuda Dunes, 1963 Frank Sinatra Golf Tournamnet winner Frank Beard (bottom left), with his wife Susan Beard of Palm Desert, and Indian Wells City Council Member Rob Bernheimer.
Indian Wells Mayor Mary Roche with entertainer Jerry Vale.


Indian Wells Tennis Garden
The Indian Wells Tennis Garden is the second largest tennis stadium in the world. The $75-million complex opened in March 2000 as a first-class sports and entertainment venue with 189 acres of landscaped grounds that surround a 16,100-seat stadium. The new home of the Pacific Life Open, a Tennis master Series events hosted by the city of Indian Wells, this stadium has captivated the international tennis world with its design and outstanding facilities. As a bonus, the facility houses a superb tennis club, site of junior and adult USTA events. Full service annual memberships are available.
Olga Tovar, 17, Desert Hot Springs. Yessica Martinez, 16, of Desert Hot Springs. Jenna Pimentel, 7, of La Quinta. Jenna Pimentel, 7, of La Quinta.
Stephanie Schaffer, 16, of Desert Hot Springs.
 Tasha Smith, 15, of Desert Hot Springs.
 Kathy Martin of La Quinta.
Veteran's Day Ceremony
The city of Indian Wells hosted a Veteran's Day Ceremony on Nov. 11 at the Eisenhower Walk of Honor at City Hall. Army Sgt. Michelle McLaughlin Miller, a reservist called in 2003 to serve in Iraq, gave the keynote address. This fall, 57 new names were inscribed in the Indian Wells Veteran's Memorial.
Bob Bush of Indian Wells.
 Army Sgt. and Dr. Carreon Elementary School teacher Michelle McLaughlin-Miller of Palm Desert.
 Pam Oligney with her children Melanie, 7, and Tate, 8, all of Palm Desert.
 Charles Gouert of Indian Wells.
Durmont Larson of Indian Wells.
 Janet and Gordon Cunningham of Indain Wells.
 Coachella Valley Symphony and Buddy Rogers Youth Symphony Youth Symphony Musical Director and Conductor Christian Chalifour.
 Robert Compton of Indian Wells.
Arin Hogan, 9, of Indain Wells.
 Raevyn Garcia, 9, of Palm Desert.
 

 

 
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