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  Snapshots for October 21st, 2003
Rene’s Aquatics
Liz Fico, The Desert Sun
Swimming Instructor Rene Hickey teaches swimming at Eisenhower Hospital in Rancho Mirage. Classes are open for all ages and experience levels.
Rene Hickey holds Ramiro Jarquin.
 Shaelan Kelly, 3, waits by the edge of the pool for class to start.
 Rene Hickey helps the class do the backstroke kick.
 Ramiro Jarquin, 4, takes a breath after swimming a lap in the pool.
(l-r) Larkan Kelly and Stacy Fakehany talk before swim class.
 Swimming Instructor Rene Hickey teaches the class how to swim.
 The audience was eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Masai warrior.
 Erasto Mollel describes his life as a young boy in Africa.
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The feet of the modern day Masai warrior are encased in rubber made from an old tire. Erasto Mollel said that these shoes are five years old, and he may have to replace them in another five years.
 (l-r) Blade Reid and Curtis Scharun tell Erasto Mollel what they would do avoid being eaten by a lion .
 Erasto Mollel explains how one goes about handling a lion attack.
 Erasto Mollel holds his audience captive with story of how the hyena got his limp.
(l-r) Stephanie and Sydney Fleischman, Ethan Waters and Joseph Ward are enthralled by Erasto Mollel's storytelling.
 Erasto Mollel leans over with his arm wrapped in his red cloak and tells his audience you must place it in the lion's mouth.
 (l-r) Jerry, daughter-in-law Cynthia and granddaughter Elena Schabaroun were captivated by the Masai warrior.
 Tom Waters shakes hand with Erasto Mollel and checks out his spear
Two-year-old Kalia Thompson took center stage as she held the warrior's club.

Desert Bar Association Installation Dinner
Loretta Vlach (special to the Desert Sun)
Guests gathered Saturday evening at the Palm Springs Desert Museum for “An Evening in Venice” to honor Desert Bar Association President John E. FitzGerald III. The reception featured a stroll through the museum on an “Art Hunt” while being serenaded with Italian songs. An authentic Italian feast of chicken Florentine, pasta and tiramisu was served. Installation of officers followed the meal.
10/11/03 Loretta Vlach (special to the Desert Sun) The Desert Bar Association officers and trustees: (l-r) Front row: Secretary Dawn Swajean, presidest elect Rosalind Miller, president Jack FitzGerald, Mary Gilstrap, and treasurer Marty Mueller. Back row: trustee Harold Hopp, trustee Peter Bochnewich, trustee Jorge Alvarado and immediate past president Basil Chapman.
 10/11/03 Loretta Vlach (special to the Desert Sun) Ed and Ellen Monarch dressed with a flair for the evening's theme.
 10/11/03 Loretta Vlach (special to the Desert Sun) College of the Desert President, Dr. Maria Sheehan and husband Ron were among guests present at the installation dinner.
 10/11/03 Loretta Vlach (special to the Desert Sun) (l-r) Desert Bar Association President John E. FitzGerald III, the evening's honoree, with event co-chair Carol Ann Moore.
10/11/03 Loretta Vlach (special to the Desert Sun) (l-r) Baritone Mark Almy is accompanied by violinist David Turner, former concert master of the Coachella Valley Orchestra.
 10/11/03 Loretta Vlach (special to the Desert Sun) (l-r) Jana FitzGerald chats with family friend Pauline Smith.
 10/11/03 Loretta Vlach (special to the Desert Sun) Event co-chairs, daughters Jackie, on left, and Jana FitzGerald, on the right, pose with their father Jack FitzGerald.
10/11/03 Loretta Vlach (special to the Desert Sun) (l-r) Signore Mario Tortellini, aka Mark Manocchio, and master of ceremonies Robert Hurley add to the ambiance of the evening's affair.
“Give ‘Em Hell Harry”
Loretta Vlach (special to the Desert Sun)
The Jewish Community Center of the Desert welcomed award-winning actor Justin Blake as Harry Truman in a one-man play Sunday afternoon in Bermuda Dunes. Following the play, the actor answered audience questions based on his research on the former president. The play is one of many events open to the public.
10/12/03 Loretta Vlach (special to the Desert Sun) Director Howard Glenn-Rawley addresses the audience.
 10/12/03 Loretta Vlach (special to the Desert Sun) Justin Blake as "Harry Truman" begins his one-man act writing a letter to his "wife" Bess.
 10/12/03 Loretta Vlach (special to the Desert Sun) Louise Noyes shakes hands with "Harry Truman" as he works the audience.
 10/12/03 Loretta Vlach (special to the Desert Sun) Justin Blake as "Harry Truman" dons his hat.
10/12/03 Loretta Vlach (special to the Desert Sun) There was a rapt audience throughout the performance. 10/12/03 Loretta Vlach (special to the Desert Sun) (l-r) The Jewish Community Center of the Desert's Vice President Orly Klugman, President Ally Zemelman and Director of Programs Linda Zweig were responsible for the presentation. 10/12/03 Loretta Vlach (special to the Desert Sun) (l-r) Play Director Howard Glenn-Rawley, J.C.C. president Ally Zemelman, Director of Programs Linda Zweig with Justin Bake as "Harry Truman, " board member Nita Wiesenthal and Beth Shalom President Ruby Don on stage after the performance. 10/12/03 Loretta Vlach (special to the Desert Sun) Jewish Community Relations Committee Chair Jan Popkoff welcomes temple members and guests.
10/12/03 Loretta Vlach (special to the Desert Sun) The audience eagerly awaited the start of the performance.

Happy 101st Birthday!
Loretta Vlach (special to the Desert Sun)
Parishioners at Hope Lutheran Church in Palm Desert gathered together after services Sunday morning to wish Mary Logue a happy 101st birthday. According to Pastor Carl Witt, Logue still participates in church activities and classes and only stopped driving her car four years ago.
10/12/03 Loretta Vlach (special to the Desert Sun) Hilda Milkovich and Ole Rod enjoy a little conversation with their cake.
 10/12/03 Loretta Vlach (special to the Desert Sun) Mary Logue and Pastor Carl Witt enjoy a laugh together.
 10/12/03 Loretta Vlach (special to the Desert Sun) Hospitality hosts Oliver and Anita Bohning organize some of the refreshments.
10/12/03 Loretta Vlach (special to the Desert Sun) Mary Logue holds a basket of birthday wishes and cards from her friends.
10/12/03 Loretta Vlach (special to the Desert Sun) (l-r) Anita Stevens brings Mary Logue to church every Sunday.
 10/12/03 Loretta Vlach (special to the Desert Sun) Ryan Cieslikowski, 3, really enjoyed digging into the birthday cake.
 10/12/03 Loretta Vlach (special to the Desert Sun) Mary Logue is surrounded by nieces and nephews in a family portrait (l-r) front row: John Logue, Mary Logue, and Nita Logue. Back row: Harry Logue, Julie and her husband Pastor Dave Babcock, Barbara McFall, Bob and his wife Pat Logue.
 10/12/03 Loretta Vlach (special to the Desert Sun) (l-r) Esther Bergquam greets Mary Logue with a big hug.
Mizell Senior Center Presents An Evening at M*A*S*H
Loretta Vlach (special to the Desert Sun)
The “M*A*S*H” set was up in the Palm Springs Mall Friday evening, Oct. 10; complete with tents, camouflage netting, a jeep and the famous landmark sign post. Guests wore dog tags and were treated to delicacies from several local restaurants, served by friendly volunteer “recruits.” There also was a booth offering flu shots administered by a registered nurse.
10/10/03 Loretta Vlach (special to the Desert Sun) (l-r) Manning the mess hall tables are Lou and Lloyd Brushett, Helene Ruder, Isabel Talamantes, Joan McGillis and Jim Spencer.
 10/10/03 Loretta Vlach (special to the Desert Sun) "Nurse" Carrie Allan accompanies "patient" Bob Allan who came with his own personalized IV therapy.
 10/10/03 Loretta Vlach (special to the Desert Sun) Volunteer Mary Ann Casford, R.N., gets ready to administer a flu vaccine to Barbara James, who played "Nurse Baker" on the TV series "M*A*S*H."
 10/10/03 Loretta Vlach (special to the Desert Sun) Volunteer Richard Brodie provided the musical entertainment.
10/10/03 Loretta Vlach (special to the Desert Sun) Sandi Lott pours sauce over bread pudding for Fred Westfall.
 10/10/03 Loretta Vlach (special to the Desert Sun) Good friends and mayoral contenders (l-r) Will Kleindienst and Ron Oden attended the affair.
 10/10/03 Loretta Vlach (special to the Desert Sun) (l-r) Pierce Rollins and Jack Ten Napel preside over "Rosie's Bar."
 10/10/03 Loretta Vlach (special to the Desert Sun) Dr. Nicholas Ninos retired as a full Colonel from the Army where he ran a training program for MASH unit personnel.
10/10/03 Loretta Vlach (special to the Desert Sun) Rick Galea as "Corp. Klinger" and Virginia Eberhard as "Hot Lips Houlihan" made heads turn.
 10/10/03 Loretta Vlach (special to the Desert Sun) (l-r) Mizell Senior Center interim Executive Director Dean Lockwood joins President Virginia Eberhard, Vice President Dr. Nicholas Ninos, Executive Vice President George Kossler, Third Vice President and Founding Member Joe Press at a familiar "M*A*S*H" signpost.
 10/10/03 Loretta Vlach (special to the Desert Sun) Rick Galea as "Corp. Klinger" dressed for the occasion.
Oktoberfest Luncheon
Photos by Liz Fico, The Desert Sun
The La Quinta Senior Center hosted an Oktoberfest luncheon serving a variety of food and beverages. Musical entertainment was enjoyed by all guests. Raffle prizes were given.
Miriam Johnson scoops salad onto her plate.
 Harry Weinberg plays the piano.
 Miggs Kizer and Wayne Miller take a moment from eating lunch to pose for a photo.
 La Quinta Senior Center Activities Coordinator Robert Ambriz Jr. talks to the audiance.
(l-r) Barbara Parise and Joan Forrest smile for the camera.
 A group of attendees enjoys the festivities.
 (l-r) Joan Forest and Jacklyn Loverro prepare lunch.
 Al Fisher samples a variety of food.
Wine Reception and Dinner
Loretta Vlach (special to the Desert Sun)
Pacifica Seafood Restaurant and Fisher Vineyards presented a five-course meal for more than 60 guests on Tuesday evening, Oct. 7. The menu began with an eclectic assortment of hors d’oeuvres, followed by a fish, fowl, meat and dessert course. Each was accompanied by a choice Fisher wine selected to accent the individual entrée.
10/07/03 Loretta Vlach (special to the Desert Sun) Stacy Krikorian eagerly prepares to taste the sauteed South Pacific snapper. 10/07/03 Loretta Vlach (special to the Desert Sun) (l-r) Waiters David Collons, Nicole Shetrone and Chris Turner prepare wine bottles for the next course. 10/07/03 Loretta Vlach (special to the Desert Sun) (l-r) Publicist Janet Newcomb enjoys the evening with Henry and Suzanne Fenwick. 10/07/03 Loretta Vlach (special to the Desert Sun) (l-r) Julie Buchanan laughs at waiter David Eby's bantry while pouring a Merlot for Mrs. Waltah Clarke.
10/07/03 Loretta Vlach (special to the Desert Sun) Bill and Cindi Huhn enjoy the meat course with cabernet. 10/07/03 Loretta Vlach (special to the Desert Sun) (l-r) Beverly Gundry, Dr. Steve Gundry, Penny Gundry and Bob Gundry toast the evening. 10/07/03 Loretta Vlach (special to the Desert Sun) (l-r) Sisters Monette and Marcella Marino discuss the Chardonnay. 10/07/03 Loretta Vlach (special to the Desert Sun) Nicole Shetrone opens a new bottle of Chardonnay for guest Jose Roman.
10/07/03 Loretta Vlach (special to the Desert Sun) Carla Kalwaitis chooses an hors d'oeuvre from waiter David Collins' tray while Tony Halton looks on.      
Saul Martinez Elementary Volunteer Orientation
Photos by Liz Fico, The Desert Sun
Volunteers from the “Read to Me” program at Saul Martinez Elementary School in Mecca met Monday, Oct. 6, for orientation and a tour of the elementary school. Marilyn Glick founded the “Read to Me” program four years ago.
Volunteers111.jpg Walter Goldsmith looks over information about the program with Volunteer Coordinator Esther Salmeron.
 (l-r) Dorothy Goldsmith and Janet Brody pose for a photo.
 Judy Levine looks over the volunteer information documents.
Ken Irom takes half a pear to go with his plate of food.
 Jose Duarte recites the speech that he will give during orientation to Principal Paula Thayer.
 Marilyn Glick Founder of the "Read to Me" volunteer program speaks during orientation.
 (l-r) Merv Kolb and Art Horwitz listen during orientation.
Cindy Rathbum highlights information on her volunteer packet.
 (l-r) Esther Salmeron talks with volunteers Sheila Grove and Marsha Siegel.

 

 

 
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