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La Quinta Chamber of Commerce The Voice of Business Vol. XXII Issue #10 October 2005
MAYOR’S LUNCH SERVES NEWS CHAMBER HAS NEW BRAND IDENTITY
Membership Services’ Logo Committee recently selected a new logo for La Quinta
Chamber. “We’re very excited about this new brand identity, which Brenda Rincon at Kiner
Communications developed for us,” said Board Secretary Robert Sylk. “It uses some of the
The September Mayor’s Lunch at La Quinta Riverside and Murrieta. elements and ideas submitted by Caitlin Jarrett, a La Quinta High school graduate.” The new
resort was chock full of members, new members, “CASA was formed in the last 1970’s,” logo was “unveiled” at the September Mayor’s Luncheon.
news and information. Yeates said. “CASA volunteers become sworn
Board Chair Lew E. Piper announced that the officers of the court, and each child also has an
Board hired Ruth Finholt as the Chamber attorney and a social worker. We become diligent
CEO/President. (See article this page.) He also advocates for the services needed to help each
CHAMBER CEO APPOINTED La Quinta She also owned and operated her own busi-
reported that the Chamber added 149 new child become a healthy and productive adult, Chamber Board of ness—Ultimate Cards & Gifts—in Murrieta,
members between Jan. 1, 2005 and Sept. 1, able to break the chain of abuse, neglect or Directors has appointed Calif., from 1987-1991.
2005—89 in the last three months. Fifty new abandonment.” Ruth Finholt to be the “I’m very excited about being named CEO
members were introduced at the Yeates reported that CASA has Chamber’s Chief and about the future of La Quinta Chamber,”
luncheon that day. Also, the four case managers and about 200 E x e c u t i v e Finholt said. “Having owned a small business, I
Chamber’s new logo was displayed at volunteers in Riverside County. “That Officer/President. can appreciate the problems that small business
the event (see box this page). is simply not enough,” she said. “We Finholt, who had owners face every day. I know how important it
Ruth Finholt,Chamber CEO
The day’s speakers were: La get 15 to 20 requests per month for been interim CEO, is to promote your business and to belong to the
Quinta City Councilwoman Terry a CASA volunteer for new cases in has been with the Chamber for more than three Chamber of Commerce.”
Henderson, filling in for Mayor Don the court system. We have 225 years. She had assumed positions of increasing Finholt said she intends to focus on member-
Adolph, and Marilyn Yeates, execu- Marilyn Yeates children in the CASA program now, responsibility at the Chamber, and was events ship and retention, along with new programs that
tive director of Court Appointed Special and there are about 4,500 that need CASA.” coordinator before being named CEO in will help members increase revenues.
Advocates (CASA). Modern Woodmen of Each trained CASA volunteer can manage September. “The City is just booming, and I would like
American sponsored the luncheon. the cases of one to three children at a time, she “Ruth’s attention to customer service and to see every new business in La Quinta become
Henderson provided an update on City activ- said. They usually make personal visits with a child delivering the best product for our membership a Chamber member,” she added. “I also want us
ities, including the opening of the new City every one to two weeks. They also generally set her apart from other candidates,” said Lew E. to find and develop new ways to help member
Library; current residential, commercial and road attend court hearings with the child. Piper, Board chair. “Because she can ‘hit the businesses grow. We have some exciting new
projects; plus information on Community Services She asked attendees to consider becoming ground running’ in management of all of our plans that came out of our recent Board planning
activities and the SilverRock golf course. (See the CASA volunteers and to make donations events and is very attentive to customer service, retreat, and every board member agreed that
City Manager’s message on page 9.) to the non-profit agency. More information that made her a clear favorite.” membership retention is an important focus area.”
Yeates discussed CASA for Riverside can be obtained by calling Yeates at Piper added that the Board unanimously con- Finholt is a native of Minnesota, and lives in
County, Inc. According to its materials, CASA’s 760-863-7425 or visiting the Web at firmed Finholt, and it looks forward to a long and La Quinta. She recently graduated from the
mission is to speak for the best interests of abused, www.casariversidecounty.org. successful tenure with her as CEO. Leadership Coachella Valley program. She has
neglected and abandoned children in the courts of The next Mayor’s Lunch will be 11:30 a.m. Before joining the La Quinta Chamber, attended both California State University-Long
Riverside County. The agency has offices in Indio, Thurs., Nov. 3, at La Quinta Resort & Club. Finholt worked in the travel industry for 10 years. Beach and Riverside Community College.
In This SPOTLIGHT
La Quinta Chamber of Commerce
78-371 Highway 111
Prsrt Std
U.S. Postage Paid
Issue POWER LUNCH
La Quinta, CA 92253
Palm Springs, CA
Permit No. 9
• Chamber Happenings . . . . .2 11:30 a.m., Thurs., Oct. 13
Embassy Suites Palm Desert
• Chairman’s Message . . . . . .3 OCTOBER MIXER
5:30 p.m, Wed., Oct. 26
• LaKwinta . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Ewing Builders
• New Member Intros . . . . .5 MAYOR’S LUNCHEON
11:30 a.m., Thurs., Nov. 3
• City Pages . . . . . . . . .9-12 La Quinta Resort
• Member Discounts . . . . . .14 LA QUINTA LIBRARY GRAND OPENING
3 p.m., Wed., Nov. 16
• Member Anniversaries . . . .15 La Quinta
• Member News . . . . . . .17
L A Q U I N T A C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E www.lqchamber.com
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CHAMBER HAPPENINGS
OCTOBER NOVEMBER
3 LEGISLATIVE MEETING 3 MAYOR’S LUNCHEON
3:30 p.m. 11:30 a.m.
La Quinta Chamber Office La Quinta Resort & Club
Sponsor: TBD Panel: Commercial Development in La Quinta
12 BIZNET 2006 COMMITTEE MEETING
9:30 a.m. 4 RIBBON CUTTING
Indio Chamber of Commerce 11:30 a.m.
Merle Norman Cosmetics/Point Happy
13 POWER LUNCH
11:30 a.m. – Embassy Suites 16 BREAKFAST NETWORK COMMITTEE MEETING
Sponsor: Desert Southwest Insurance 8 a.m.
La Quinta Chamber
14 MEMBERSHIP SERVICES COMMITTEE
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. 16 EVENTS COMMITTEE MEETING
La Quinta Chamber Office 9 a.m.
La Quinta Chamber
17 CITY/CHAMBER BI-MONTHLY MEETING
La Quinta Chamber Office 16 MIXER – NEW DATE
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
21 RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY Indian Wells Tennis Gardens
11:30 a.m.
Le Mirage Salon and Day Spa 17 THE BREAKFAST NETWORK
7:30 a.m.
25 BOARD OF DIRECTORS New Venue: La Quinta Café
11:45 a.m. Sponsor: 1st Centennial Bank Speaker: Stephanie Greene, Creative i Group
La Quinta Resort & Club
22 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
26 MIXER 11:45 a.m.
5:30 p.m. -7:30 p.m. La Quinta Resort & Club
Ewing Builders
24-25 THANKSGIVING
Office Closed
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note: vations 3 days prior to the event; $30 for members /$35 for nonmembers thereafter; $35
for member/$40 for nonmember walk-ins. MIXERS - $3 for members; $5 for nonmembers.
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STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
MISSION STATEMENT CREATING A STRONG LOCAL ECONOMY.
PROMOTING THE COMMUNITY.
TO PROMOTE AND ENHANCE BUSINESS GROWTH,
PROVIDING NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES.
CIVIC WELL-BEING, AND A SOUND QUALITY OF LIFE.
REPRESENTING THE INTERESTS OF BUSINESSES WITH GOVERNMENT.
POLITICAL ACTION.
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMMITTEE CHAIRS CHAMBER PROFESSIONAL STAFF
LEW E. PIPER, CHAIR OF THE BOARD STU BAILEY, Pacific Western Bank BIZNET 2006
Boseant Piper & Associates CPAs VICTORIA BAILEY, Desert Springs Publishing Chair Cosmo Cappellino, KEZN-FM EZ 103.1 RUTH FINHOLT, CEO & President
LINDA EVANS, 1ST VICE CHAIR CATHY BRETZ, IID Energy EVENTS & PROGRAM COMMITTEE PATRICIA WALSH, Membership Sales Director
John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital COSMO CAPPELLINO, KEZN-FM EZ 103.1 Chair Ken Napper, American Woodmen KAE HAMMOND, Membership Sales
SCOTT BROOKS, 2ND VICE CHAIR JON P GAFFNEY, Desert Sands Unified School District
. Co-Chair Roger Perris IDALIA URIBE, Membership Coordinator-A/R-A/P
JESA Printing ALEXIS LARSON, Palm Springs Desert Resorts Convention and Visitors Authority POWER LUNCH SUB-COMMITTEE DEBBIE WHITENER, Reception/Visitor’s Center
ROBERT SYLK, SECRETARY THOMAS MCDERMOTT, JR., McDermott & Delateur, LLP Chair Alexis Larson, Palm Springs Desert Resorts Convention & Visitors Authority
The Sylk Group KEN NAPPER, Modern Woodmen of America Co-Chair Scott Nelson, KEZN- FM EZ 103.1
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PEDRO RINCON, TREASURER JOHN PEÑA, John Peña & Associates EDUCATION COMMITTEE THE GEM
Peterson, Slater & Osborne Accountants ROGER PERRIS, PTF Financial Chair Stu Bailey, Pacific Western Bank WORDSMITHS COMMUNICATION
DAVID HOWARD, IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR TORY ROGERSON, Costco Wholesale LEGISLATIVE & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
Cherokee Homes RON SALUTE, Desert Southwest Insurance Brokers Chair Mark Harner, Pacific Western Bank VOLUNTEERS
LA QUINTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE KURT A. SPURGIN, D.C., Advanced Physical Health Center MEMBERSHIP SERVICES COMMITTEE MILDRED DONLEY
78-371 Highway 111, La Quinta, CA 92253 Chair Robert F. Sylk, Sylk Casino Group JOAN MOLOUGHNEY
PHONE: 760-564-3199 FAX: 760-564-3111 Vice-Chair Victoria Bailey, Desert Springs Publishing JOANNE SNYDER
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MONTH OF OPPORTUNITIES MEMBERSHIP SERVICES
by Lew E. Piper and recruitment. Out of that discussion, these by Robert F. Sylk New upcoming programs will be:
Chair, The Chamber Board of Directors top three new ideas emerged: Chair, Membership Services Committee
• Website advertising and front-page 1.Mentor Program with Co-Chairs
The Board of Directors and Staff of the search engine; As the clock winds down on my year as Judy Frank and David Archer;
La Quinta Chamber of Commerce held the • Classified ads in the Gem newspaper; and chairman of Membership Services, I have 2.Marketing to attract home-based
Annual Planning Retreat at the PGA WEST • A “signature” event that will be identified spent many hours reminiscing about my time businesses as members;
Stadium Clubhouse on August 31. with the La Quinta Chamber and the on the Board of Directors and what 3.An expanded Gem;
The retreat’s purpose was to develop City of La Quinta. it has meant to me. 4.Web-site enhancements;
a plan of action for the 2005- These ideas are beneficial to our I would like to thank the 5.New mixer initiatives
2006 fiscal year. membership, as they provide addi- Executive Committee Members and and more; and
The group performed an evalua- tional opportunities for advertising, Chairman of the Board, Lew Piper, 6.Ambassadors Com-
tion of last year's goals and objec- networking, and growth. An added and all my fellow board members for mittee.
tives, and much of the progress benefit is that they also will produce their commitment to La Quinta and Please call Patricia Walsh at
made over the past 12 months will revenue for the Chamber. our great Chamber. 760-564-3199 to volunteer!
continue as the Chamber's member- LEW E. PIPER New revenue generation is neces- I salute our new CEO, Ruth ROBERT F. SYLK Lastly, isn’t our new logo
Boseant Piper & Associates CPAs SYLK CASINO GROUP
ship grows. sary as the Chamber develops its Finholt, for the selfless dedication she terrific? See you at the next
Next, we held a brainstorming session to long-term facility plan for office and conference- has shown over these past years, and con- mixer, October 26, and Toys for Tots in
entertain topics to consider as the Chamber's most room space. Although the Chamber will soon gratulate her on her new position. December.
important issues. These items were then prioritized move into temporary facilities at the La Quinta
into the top three categories that the Board City Library, the term of the contract is for three
believes could have the greatest impact on years and the Chamber must take an active role in
Chamber members: finding permanent facilities for its future. That proj- SALUTE NAMED TO BOARD
• Membership benefits; ect starts now and will continue so that the
Chamber Chair parts and accessories business by working in the
• Retention; and Chamber can function independently to best
Lew E. Piper recently family auto parts store in St. Paul, Minn. He is
• Recruitment. serve members and the community. A building
named Ron Salute of the third generation in automotive parts and
Board Members and staff then broke into fund will be implemented to help balance the
Desert Southwest accessories sales, and owned the business for
small discussion groups in order to develop action costs of this facility.
Insurance Brokers, Inc., more than 44 years.
plans for each category. Next, the groups pre- Also, I encourage your continued support to
to fill a vacant position In January 2005, he retired in La Quinta.
sented their preliminary action plans to the entire ensure the sustainability of Chamber programs and
on the Board for a one- Soon afterwards, he decided to work for Desert
group for discussion; and next steps were deter- events, produced for you—our members.
year term. Southwest Insurance, which is owned by his
mined for appropriate committees to address. The LQCC Board of Directors and Staff fin- RON SALUTE Salute started his son Brad.
The La Quinta Chamber is fortunate to have ished the retreat with a sense of accomplishment,
career in the automotive You can reach Salute at 760-771-5550.
members who are actively involved on our com- for both the efforts over the past year and the
mittees. Their leadership and participation is the ideas and focus going forward. As always, we
key to our success this year and the years ahead. welcome your suggestions and feedback on mak-
The group also discussed ideas for enhancing ing the La Quinta Chamber of Commerce the
the strategies on membership benefits, retention, true “Gem of the Desert”. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
A New
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PLEASE…DON’T CALL IT
LA KWINTA The Summer La Quintan:
Sleeveless t-shirt, Bermuda shorts with O U R I N
by Leslie Lafayette six pockets, thongs, perspiration, and a Y
somewhat sun-struck look. Visor and
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I just read in The Desert Sun that sunglasses. BUSINESS PACKAGES
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all the fall fashion magazines are on
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newsstands. And, that they ’re so The Fall La Quintan: T-shirt with EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
heavy with ads for how to dress, sleeves. Women may graduate to Capri-
articles on how to dress, and pictures length pants. Gentlemen may substitute WORKERS COMPENSATION
A N
of the way to dress “in golf shirts. Running shoes or HOMEOWNER AND AUTO
style,” that you need a dolly sandals with heels replace
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to roll Glamour or InStyle or thongs. An occasional LIFE INSURANCE
Vogue to your car. And, two Hawaiian shirt is de rigueur.
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teenage sons (I knew they Visor and sunglasses— UMBRELLA
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had to be good for some- in darker colors.
thing!) to haul them in. N E .
I remember how much I
looked forward to fall fashion.
The Winter La Quintan:
It’s only 75 degrees?
E D S
LESLIE L AFAYETTE
My male readers will probably I’m freezing! The “layered
wilt at this point and turn on the Golf look” is IN. A sweater goes over the
Channel… but we women know how golf shirt. Women may bring out the
much fun it was to shop for back-to- boots they ’ve been hiding in the DESERT SOUTHWEST
school…for college…and in the world closet, to wear with the perfect pair of I N S U R A N C E B R O K E R S , I N C.
of business. jeans they have to lie down to squeeze
The shoes alone were an adventure. into, and a short-sleeved sweater over 78010 MAIN STREET • SUITE 200 • LA QUINTA, CA 92253
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Sometimes I look at one favorite old pair a long-sleeved tee. Visor and sunglass-
of 4-inch stiletto heels and marvel that I es mandatory, even on rainy days.
could walk in them. Let alone run
through airports in them, in a tight skirt The Spring La Quintan: It’s already
with two suitcases and a briefcase in 95 degrees? It’s only April! Sleeveless
tow. And Jerry Rice thought he was an t-shirt, Bermuda shorts with six pockets,
athlete! thongs, perspiration, and a somewhat
Ah, to be that young again, to have sun-struck look. Visor and sunglasses.
the energy and enthusiasm to stand in a
dressing room bathed in bad lighting There you have it. For special occa-
with fake mirrors (they make you look sions, such as dining out at a fancy
skinnier and you know it), balance on restaurant, going to a play, or attending
one foot, pull things over your head, a wedding, one might wear the basic
skulk out half-dressed to find something traditional garb. But add 12 or 14
in another size. After several hours and pieces of jewelry (turquoise, silver,
several stores, bringing home treasures more turquoise, more silver) and possi-
and laying them on the bed—to try bly (but not necessarily) forgo the visor
them all on, all over again! and sunglasses.
My mother used to tell me I couldn’t If you are lucky enough to live in our
wear something brand-new right away. It beautiful city, you don’t really need one
had to hang in the closet, tags still of those big walk-in closets. Everything
attached, for a prescribed period of you need to wear could fit into three
time. Was this a Hungarian custom drawers. Sure beats the heck out of
invented to torture a teenage girl? As an standing on one foot in a dressing room,
adult, I tore off the tags and wore new doesn’t it?
clothes the very next day.
Fashion is important, and we in (Leslie Lafayette is a chamber
La Quinta know it because we live in member and Broker owner of Lafayette
the most fashionable part of the Desert. Properties. You can visit her website at
(They might argue that point in Palm www.laquintaescapes.com, or e-mail
Springs or Indian Wells, but we shall her directly at cnetwork@aol.com.
pay them no never mind.) I would like She loves hearing from you, and her
to describe the various uniforms of the opinions are her own.)
well-dressed La Quintan. Follow these
guides and you cannot go wrong:
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Golf Inspired Clothing Fine Arts & Crafts
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49-499 Eisenhower Drive, La Quinta
760.564.4111
Gift Certificates Available
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EVENTS COMMITTEE MAYOR’S CUP
by Ken Napper
Chair, Events Committee
77-885 Las Montanas, Suite A, Palm
Desert (across from Sun City off Washington). GOLF TOURNEY SCORES
Prizes for the best costumes!
First, let me thank Council The response to our possible The eighth annual Mayor’s Cup Golf of Palm Desert.
Member Terry Henderson for fill- future “non-events” was over- Tournament on Sept. 13 at PGA West Flight B, 2nd: Steve Warge, Justin Silver and
ing in at the September luncheon whelming! Well, if I count the two Stadium Course was a huge success for La Angelo Bianchi.
for the Mayor who was on vaca- received from my family, but that’s Quinta Chamber. The tournament was filled, Flight B, 3rd: Rod Grinberg, Mike Eyre,
tion. Secondly, let me add my okay. After all, the article was on with 143 players registered to compete in a Scott Selke, Chuck Shepardson, of TransWest
hardy congratulations to Ruth page 17. Who reads page 17 team scramble. Housing.
Finholt who was named our anyway? The only thing it was in “Our sincerest thanks to all the players, tee Flight C, 1st: Pedro Rincon, Adam Ochoa,
Chamber’s CEO. front of was an article about what sponsors, donors, staff and volunteers for mak- Octavio Rosales, Mike Cho of Peterson, Slater &
KEN NAPPER
Before I get into October MODERN WOODMEN to do in Bakersfield during the ing this an incredible event,” said CEO Ruth Osborne.
OF AMERICA
events (and because Ruth and I summer. Finholt. “And, I’d also like to offer special Flight C, 2nd: Robert Sylk, Ruth Finholt,
would like to add a little humor to the Events Friends and neighbors, take a few minutes thanks to Mayor Don Adolph, the John Alan Goda, J.B. Gold of the Sylk Group.
news), review page 17 from last month’s and review “Chamber Happenings” on page McLean Golf School, and the management Flight C, 3rd: Jon Gaffney, Diane Gaffney,
Gem and tell me mine wasn’t the best look- 2 (inside cover). Try to attend one or more of and staff of PGA West Stadium Course. We Ralph Whitlinger and Charlene Whitlinger.
ing picture on the page. Actually, the two of our monthly activities. raised funds that will support ongoing and new “My thanks to the terrific Golf Committee that
us (me and Robert Sylk) look like two escorts The mixers are a good place to start. They programs.” organized the event,” Finholt added. The Golf
on a senior cruise. provide an opportunity to meet some new The day began at 11:30 a.m. with the Committee members were: David Archer, Cos
While our September Mayor’s Golf people on a very informal basis. You do not Putt-for-Dough contest sponsored by David Cappellino, Jim Dibley, Jon Gaffney (chair),
Tournament will be a tough act to follow, we have to be a Chamber member to attend the Archer of Edward Jones. John McLean Golf John Kay, Rich Lane, Roger Perris, Mike Petranek,
have a POWER LUNCH on the 13th at the mixers. I’m a firm believer that the more folks School staff set up six challenging putting holes Debbie Powell, Tiffanie Tobe and Molly Winge.
Embassy Suites in Palm Desert, starts at you get to know, the better you are for it. with sand traps, water hazards, rocks, doglegs
SPONSORS MAKE EVENT SUCCESSFUL
11:30 a.m. Another super activity is the bi-monthly and simulated vegetation. Ties resulted in “putt-
We have a RIBBON CUTTING at Mayor’s Luncheon. Come meet our City offi- offs” for first and third places. Mike Pope won The Mayor’s Cup Golf Challenge had numer-
11:30 a.m. on the 21st at LE MIRAGE cials, almost all of whom attend and, without first place and $100; Randy Duncan took sec- ous sponsors and donors. The Chamber’s Diamond
SALON and DAY SPA, 78-045 Calle exception, are there to get to know you and ond ($50); Al Minor won third ($30); and sponsors are: IID Energy, John F. Kennedy Memorial
Cadiz, suite #4, La Quinta. Everyone is cor- to be of service. Gil Lund took fourth ($30). Hospital and La Quinta Resort & Club.
dially invited to attend and participate. If you And … welcome to October and better The tourney started shortly before 1 p.m. Contest sponsors were: Vacation Pools (hole-in-
have a ribbon cutting at a spa, does your weather. Stay cool, my friends, and come up with the “Mayor’s Challenge:” Mayor Don one); David Archer, Edward Jones (Putt for
Dough); Rich Lane, Bob Hope Chrysler Classic
towel fall off? to me at the next activity and let me know if Adolph hit a drive and players were challenged
(closest-to-the-pins); The Beer Hunter (out-drive
And on the 26th of October, a you actually read page 17 (or wherever we to out-drive him. The Beer Hunter donated the Mayor); Electric Golf Cart Distributors and Kia
Halloween MIXER from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 show up this month). Page 21 of a 20-page wooden nickels (redeemable at the restaurant) of La Quinta (hole-in-one contests).
p.m. at Totally Covered/Ewing Builders, paper? (Chuckles…) to those who accurately out-drove the mayor. Tee sponsors were: Boseant Piper & Assoc.,
Vacation Pools’ team—Hal Hampton, Jim Cedar House Custom Garage Doors & Gates,
Peters, Ed Musselman and Ryan Caress—were Dejager’s Granite and Stone, Desert Mountain
overall winners of the team scramble, taking first Mortgage, Desert Willow Golf Resort, John Easton
Dyson & Dyson Real Estate Associates Realtor, Granite Construction Co., K. Hovnanian
place in the “A” flight.
Homes, Kiner Communications, KEZN-FM EZ
Other “challenge” winners were: Valerie 103.1, Lamar Outdoor Advertising, Ledesma &
Van Winkle and Diane Gaffney, women’s clos- Meyer Construction Co., Lender’s Depot, MDS
est-to-the-pin; Ryan Caress and Gil Lund, Consulting, Palm Desert National Bank, Peterson,
men’s closest-to-the-pin; Jim Fitzgerald, men’s Slater & Osborne Accountants, PFF Bank & Trust,
straightest drive; Dori Smith, women’s straight- Rabobank, Rancho La Quinta Country Club,
Call This Ruhnau, Ruhnau & Clarke, Southern California Gas
est drive; Todd Knight, men’s longest drive; and
Winning 50-981 Washington St. Co., Sylk Casino Group, Time Warner Cable,
Kate Spates, women’s longest drive.
Team! La Quinta, CA 92253 TLC for Mind & Body, TransWest Housing, Warner
Kia of La Quinta and Electric Golf Cart Engineering, Wilson Johnson Capital Group,
Distributors were “hole-in-one” sponsors. Vacation Pools and We’re Organized.
Maureen Byrne Ginny Jones Michelle Cope
760-567-5097 760-861-1826 760-902-0923
“Unfortunately, we didn’t witness a hole-in-one this Raffle-prize donors were: Arnold Palmer’s
year,” Finholt said. “Bob Marra of Wheeler’s Restaurant, Augustine Casino, Bob Hope Chrysler
Desert Letter won a golf cart last year!” Classic, Bunz, Casey’s, Cedar House, Cliffhouse-La
Other winners, by flight, of the team Quinta, Costco, Embassy Suites, Esser Air
Conditioning & Heating, Falls Prime Steakhouse,
scramble were:
Fisherman’s Market & Grill, Genesis Health Club for
Flight A, 2nd: Phil Rilett, Fred Nadeau, Women, Golf Etc., Rev. Harriett Guttman, Indian
Kurt Dempster, Jim Clay of Rancho La Quinta Springs Golf & Supper Clubs, Kristina’s in the
T HANK YOU T O O UR 2005 D IAMOND S PONSORS
Country Club. Cove, Landmark Golf Club, La Quinta Resort &
Flight A, 3rd: Mark Hernandez, Pat Club, Lumpy’s Discount Golf, Main Street Bar &
Morgan, Chuck Strother, Mike Pope of Cedar Grill, McDermott & Delauter, Jim McLean Golf
House Custom Garage Doors & Gates. School, Modern Woodmen of America, Oasis
Country Club, Olive Crest, Parker Hotel,
Flight B, 1st: Carlos Ortega, David
SilverRock Resort and Vacation Pools.
Yrigoyen, Martin Alvarez, Rodney Young, City
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fund-raising golf tournament, with 143 golfers registering. There also were numerous tee annual golf tournament. They are (left to right): Hal Hampton, Jim Peters, Ed Musselman
and contest sponsors and raffle-prize donors. The golf event was held Sept. 13, 2005 at and Ryan Caress.
the PGA West Stadium course, with dinner at the PGA West Nicklaus Private clubhouse.
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Around 100 people attended the Aug. 24 mixer at The Tutoring Club in La Quinta.
R Cos Cappellino, chair of the BizNet 2006 Committee (center), thanks owners Rick and
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VEHICLE SECURITY
By Deputy Heather Olsen, La Quinta Police Department
CITY NOTES
FROM THE CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE
YOU CAN HELP PREVENT CAR THEFT! With relief from the heat finally in sight, don’t miss the opportunity to get out and enjoy the many
amenities La Quinta has to offer during these dwindling daylight hours, as Daylight Savings Time
Though professional car thieves have entered the field in ends on Sunday, October 30 (don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour). Also, please watch out
increasing numbers, most vehicle thefts are committed by amateurs for children trick-or-treating on Halloween on Monday night, October 31.
who can be stopped fairly easily. You can greatly increase your
protection against this type of crime by taking the following sensible precautions. A few highlights of recent activities in and around the City are listed below. If you have any
questions regarding any of these items, please contact the City Manager’s Office at 777-7100.
LOCK UP TIGHT
• More than 20,000 building inspections have been performed as of mid-August. Building
• An unlocked vehicle is an open invitation to a car thief. Whenever you leave your permits issued through July totaled 425, for a total valuation of $35.5 million. Year-to-date
vehicle — LOCK UP TIGHT — and take the keys with you. valuation is in excess of $229 million.
• If your vehicle is equipped to do so, lock the trunk and/or the tailgate.
• Close all windows. Though it is hot here in our desert community, professional • The La Quinta Senior Center hosted its 15th Annual Boys and Girls Club “Back to School”
car thieves have specialized tools that allow them to unlock a vehicle taking luncheon on Thursday, August 25. The event honors the top 50 readers of the Summer
advantage of a very minimum amount of open space. Be sure vent or “wind-wing” Reading Program. All 50 received a backpack filled with school supplies, made possible by
style windows are shut tight. These are favorite points of entry for car thieves. donations provided by seniors and local businesses. Pizza Hut provided lunch for approximately
85 people who attended.
PARK CAREFULLY
• The La Quinta Senior Center has been an active “Cool Center” site since July. The Riverside
• Avoid leaving your vehicle unattended in public parking lots for an extended County Community Action Partnership sponsors this program and provides snacks and water
period of time. A vehicle is five times more likely to be stolen when left unattended in a for the various Cool Centers around the Coachella Valley. The Cool Center program provides
public parking lot than when parked on the street or in a parking lot with an attendant. a place for individuals to seek refuge from the heat during the summer months when a heat
• If possible, park your vehicle in a lot where you don’t have to leave your keys. advisory has been issued.
If you do have to leave your keys with a parking attendant, only leave the ignition.
Never attach a tag with your name and address to your key ring. If your keys • Work will be ongoing at the corner of Adams and Highway 111 as street improvements
were lost or stolen, the tag could lead a thief directly to your vehicle and/or your home. progress. This project is scheduled to be completed in late October.
• When parking on the street, turn the wheels of your vehicle sharply toward the
curb to make it extra difficult for a thief to move or tow your vehicle. • Riverside County is continuing with plans to landscape the I-10 interchanges beginning with
• When parking at night, park in well-lighted areas with pedestrian traffic. Monterey Avenue and Washington Street.
If you have further questions regarding VEHICLE SECURITY, please contact • Plans have been submitted for three shell buildings, which will be located at the Pavilion
Community Service Officer Tom Fowler at (760) 863-8950. project at Highway 111 and Adams Street. One of the buildings will house the Best Buy store.
• Plans have been submitted for the landscape and minor exterior improvements to the theater
building at Highway 111, which will mitigate the unsightly appearance of the area.
City Calendar
• Staff met with representatives of the design/build team and the school district to review
preliminary designs for the Boys & Girls Club exercise room addition and Sports Complex
restroom addition. Construction is estimated to begin within the next 30 days.
OCTOBER 2005 • Contracts have been executed to re-roof Fire Station 70 (PGA West), the snack bar at the
October 4 City Council 3:00 p.m. Sports Complex, and the police sub-station.
October 5 Architectural & Landscaping Review Committee 7:00 p.m.
October 10 Community Services Commission 7:00 p.m. • Site Development Permit has been submitted by One Eleven La Quinta, LLC, for a Petco store
October 10 Columbus Day to be located next to Big 5 Sporting Goods.
October 11 Planning Commission 7:00 p.m.
October 12 Investment Advisory Board 5:30 p.m. • Dave Bang & Associates has installed two shade structures and six sets of bleachers at the Sports
Complex.
October 13 Cultural Arts Commission 7:00 p.m.
October 18 City Council 3:00 p.m. • Staff is reviewing preliminary plans for a 3-story, 25-unit condominium project between Calle
October 20 Historic Preservation Commission 3:30 p.m. Tampico, Avenida Navarro and Avenida Villa. The project will include subterranean parking
October 25 Planning Commission 7:00 p.m. and a community pool.
October 30 Daylight Savings Time Ends
SILVERROCK RESORT
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings will be held at the Civic Center. Residents and others interested in attending any
of the above meetings are encouraged to contact City Hall at 777-7000 to confirm dates and times of meetings. • Updated grass and tree plans were received from Erik Larsen of Palmer Design. Mr. Larsen
*Other locations, please call 777-7090 for more information. spent two days on site in mid-August reviewing the native area improvements.
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OCTOBER 2005 SCHEDULE
SPECIAL EVENTS
MONDAYS 11:15 AM BRIDGE LESSON PLAY OF
CITY HALL OCTOBERFEST LUNCHEON
Thursday, October 20, 11:30 a.m.
8:30 AM PUTTING CONTEST (FREE)
THE HAND
12:30 PM ACBL BRIDGE (REGISTRATION)
9:00 AM MORNING WORKOUT (EXERCISE) 12:30 PM LATIN DANCE
PHONE NUMBERS Good food, entertainment and friendly
conversation! Reservations are required.
9:00 AM HOOKED ON LOOPS BEGINNER REFRESHER
9:00 AM I.I.D ENERGY ASSIST. (BY APPT, FREE) 3:00 PM POLITICAL & ECONOMIC EVENTS
9:00 AM KNITTING GUILD (1ST MONDAY)
General Information: 777-7000 Fridays, October 7 and 21, from 10:15 until 9:00 AM SELF PUBLISHNG EXPERIENCE
Building and Safety: 777-7019 12:00 p.m. a representative from Social Security (OCT 17) THURSDAYS
10:00 AM POTPOURI OF CREATIVITY
Building Permits: 777-7012 will assist with new Medicare & Medi-Cal
10:15 AM YOGA-CONTEMPLATIVE 9:30 AM MEDICARE INSURANCE (BY APPT.)
Building Inspection Requests: prescription drug program for 2006.
12:15 PM DUPLICATE BRIDGE 9:40 AM LEGAL CONSULTATION (FREE)
777-7153 You may qualify. 12:30 PM SOCIAL BRIDGE (REGISTRATION) 11:00 AM COMPUTER TUTOR (FEE/BY APPT.)
Code Enforcement: 777-7050 11:00 AM TAP DANCE BEGINNER
Thursday, October 13, 9:30 a.m. 9:00 AM BRIDGE INTERMED. PLAY OF HAND
Animal Control: 777-7050
FREE Medicare and Insurance Counseling with TUESDAYS 11:30 AM “OCTOBERFEST” LUNCHEON(OCT 20)
City Clerk’s Office: 777-7025 Naomi Bateman. Appointments are required. 1:00 PM “QUILTERS FOR GOOD TIMES” (FREE)
City Manager’s Office: 777-7100 8:30 AM LEARN TO KNIT 1:30 PM MOVIE TIME (FREE)
Community Development: Thursday, October 20, 9:40 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 9:00 AM CPR/FIRST AID (OCT 11, ONLY) 2:00 PM BALLROOM/SWING BEGINNER
9:00 AM EZ BALLET FITNESS 3:30 PM BALLROOM/SWING EXPERIENCED
777-7125 Free Legal Consultation with Attorney David
9:00 AM WATERCOLOR 3:30 PM TAI CHI CHUAN
Community Services: 777-7090 Grossman. Appointment is required. 9:00 AM YOGA-REJUVENATING
Finance: 777-7150 10:00 AM BASIC DOG TRAINING
Public Works: 777-7075 HEALTH FAIR 11:00 AM COMPUTER TUTOR (BY APPT) FRIDAYS
Senior Center: 564-0096 Thursday, October 27, 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. 1:00 PM ARTS & CRAFTS
Health Information booths will be available! 1:00 PM BRIDGE LESSON BEGINNNING 8:00 AM MATURE DRIVER TRAINING
Job Hotline: 777-7124 1:00 PM HEARING (RESERVATION REQ.) (OCT 28)
Vendors are being accepted.
Street Sweeping Hotline: Pre-registration is required. 3:00 PM ARTHRITIS TAI 9:00 AM MORNING WORKOUT (EXERCISE)
777-7104 3:00 PM TAP DANCE INTERMEDIATE 10:15 AM MAT PILATES
10:30 AM FOOD DISTRIBUTION (FREE)
Graffiti Hotline: 777-7095 Thursday, October 28, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. 11:00 AM COMPUTER TUTOR (FEE/BY APPT.)
Pet Hotline: 777-7049 AARP Driver Safety Program. Cost is $16.00 WEDNESDAYS 12:15 PM DUPLICATE BRIDGE (REGISTRATION)
Shopping Cart Hotline: per person. Pre-registration is required. 12:30 PM SOCIAL BRIDGE (REGISTRATION)
1-800-252-4613 9:00 AM BRIDGE ADV. BIDDING IN 12:30 PM WOODCARVERS (FREE)
COMPETITION
INTERNET/WEB SITE: The La Quinta Senior Center provides these opportuni-
9:00 AM MORNING WORKOUT (EXERCISE)
www.la-quinta.org LA QUINTA SENIOR CENTER 9:00 AM SKETCH DRAW
ties as a service and does not endorse or recommend any
service or business. Services rendered are the responsibility
78-450 AVENIDA LA FONDA 10:15 AM FELDENKRAIS, YOGA A.T.M of the provider and the providee.
(760) 564-0096
SILVERROCK RESORT PROJECT UPDATE
FALL IS HERE
Fall is here and great golfing weather lies ahead. The Arnold
Palmer Classic Course at SilverRock Resort has seen numerous
improvements throughout the summer: new and improved REGISTER
drains, converted bunkers, new trees, a new tee on hole #14
and playing surfaces that will be in GREAT SHAPE! The
TO VOTE.
SilverRock staff is excited about the season and we hope to see Voter Registration forms
you soon! are available at the City
Clerk’s office in City Hall, if
you need to register to vote or
OVER-SEEDING to change your address. The
The golf course will close October 10 for over-seeding and will Registrar of Voters will accept
reopen on November 11. During that time, the golf shop will mail-in applications received by
be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily for anyone who wants to October 24, 2005, for the November
shop or book advance tee times. 8, 2005 election or they may be filed
with the City Clerk up to 5 p.m. on
LA QUINTA RESIDENT CARDS October 24, 2005.
FOOD & BEVERAGE Residents can play this beautiful golf course year-round for a If you wish to apply for an absentee ballot, you
The Food and Beverage Department will be closed October fraction of the cost of a tee time by buying a Resident Card for may do so fromOctober10through November 1,
10-24 during over-seeding and will reopen for normal busi- $15 at the Community Services Department, La Quinta City 2005 by contacting the Registrar of Voters at
ness hours (6:30 a.m.-3 p.m.) on October 25. We welcome Hall. November 11 through December 25, residents will be (909) 486-7200 or (800) 773-VOTE (8683).
golfers and non-golfers. The Grill Room offers an interesting able to play for only $45. The cards are issued by appointment Consideration of eight State-wide Propositions
new menu, a 50-inch Plasma TV, and out-door patio seating only. To make an appointment or to obtain more information will be presented to the voters at this election;
with umbrellas. about qualifying for and purchasing a La Quinta Resident however, there will be no City Council or School
Card, call the Community Services Department at 760-777- Board matters on the ballot. For more information
7090 or go to www.SilverRock.org to download a brochure. on voter registration, call the City Clerk’s office at
777-7000.
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CURRENT POLITICAL & ECONOMIC EVENTS – OPEN DISCUSSION BASIC DOG TRAINING
A discussion group covering current political and economic events. Leader Bob Pyle’s credentials: By Instructor Rosemary Caputo of TLC Dog Training. Tuesdays, Oct. 11-Nov. 1, 10 -11 a.m. $50/ses-
Washington lobbyist and former field director of The Republican National Congressional Committee. sion. All must attend the Oct. 4 complimentary class. Dogs must be on a leash and have a collar.
Wednesdays, Oct. 12-Nov. 16, 3-4:30 p.m. All points of view are welcome.
LATIN DANCE BEGINNER & REFRESHER
MAT PILATES Come with or without a partner. Instructor David Belanger teaches the Rumba, Salsa, Tango, Samba
Instructor Sally Marshall teaches “Pilates” a system of strengthening and stretching exercises that is and Cha Cha. The first 6-week session is Wednesdays, 12:30- 2 p.m., through Oct. 26. $72 or
suitable for all. Fridays, Oct. 7-28, 10:15-11 a.m. $20 or $8/class drop-in. $15/drop-in.
CONTEMPLATIVE YOGA FOR STRESS REDUCTION EZ BALLET FITNESS
Jaime R. Carlo-Casellas Ph.D., an integrative medicine specialist, teaches this safe and gentle class. Nancy Evans teaches the EZ ballet fitness workout Tuesdays 9-9:50 a.m. Learn ballet fundamentals
4-week session begins Oct. 24, meet every Monday through Nov. 14, 10:15 -11:45 a.m. $60 or $20 while improving posture, balance, grace and flexibility. No previous ballet required. Oct.18-Nov. 15.
drop-in fee. Bring a yoga mat or blanket. $60/5-week session. Wear soft-soled shoes.
BALLROOM/SWING DANCE BEGINNING BRIDGE LESSONS
Instructor Les Douglas teaches students American and Latin Dances. Thursdays, Oct. 20-Dec. 1. Uses the Audrey grand ACBL-approved Club series, for new players or those wishing to modernize their
Beginner’s 2-3 p.m.; experienced 3:30-4:30 p.m. $60 for 5-week sessions or $15/drop-in. bridge. Instructor Pat Riensche is ACBL accredited. Tuesdays, Oct. 18-Dec. 6, 1– 3 p.m. $96/8-week
session; $15 drop-in. Limited seating (first 20).
TAI CHI CHUAN
Benefits are increased strength and stamina, improved balance, and improved cardiovascular and INTERMEDIATE BRIDGE LESSONS; “PLAY OF THE HAND”
immune system function. Instructor Noel Pittman has studied it for 25 years. Thursdays, Sept. 22- Pat Riensche teaches “play of the hand” review/intermediate class using Audrey Grant ACBL-approved
Oct. 20, 3:30-4:30 p.m. $40 per 5-week session. Drop-in $12. Diamond Extension series. Wednesdays, Oct. 19-Dec. 7, 11:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Intermediate Bridge
also on Thursdays, Oct. 13-Dec. 8, 9-11 a.m. $84/7-week session; $15 drop-in.
ARTHRITIS TAI CHI
Tai Chi is a slow-moving exercise that can improve flexibility, coordination and balance plus increased BRIDGE LESSONS – ADVANCED “ BIDDING IN COMPETITION”
strength, stamina and energy; for people with physical disabilities. Instructor Noel Pittman will lead it A 7-week preview to duplicate bridge course; Pat Riensche helps students learn strategies, conventions,
on Tuesdays, Oct. 18-Nov.15, 3-4 p.m. $50 per 5-week session; $12 drop-in. and techniques for duplicate bridge, plus plays several rounds. Wednesdays, Oct. 19-Dec. 7, 9-11 a.m.
$84/session or $15 drop-in. Seating limited to first 20.
SKETCHING/ DRAWING
Kathy Dunham, of the American Society of Botanical Artists, teaches a 6-week session on technique, COMPUTER CLASSES
plus elements of design, composition and layout using pencils, charcoal and ink. Wednesdays, Sept. 21- Computer classes taught by Vicki Beckner of Computer U®, who has training to teach seniors.
Oct. 26, 9 a.m.-noon. $90 or $17 drop-in. Pick up supplies list at front desk before first class. All on Mondays and Wednesdays. Many other computer classes also available. Call for more
information. Reservations required.
BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE WATERCOLOR
Kathy Dunham teaches intermediate watercolor, covering advanced applications of technique, design and INTRODUCTION TO THE INTERNET
composition. Tuesdays Sept. 20-Oct. 25, 9 a.m.-noon. $90/6-week session. Drop in $17. Limited seating. Suitable for beginners on how to “surf the Web.” Learn the three ways to visit a web site, how to search,
mark your place and navigate. Detailed written instructions on using Internet Explorer. Monday,
A POTPOURRI OF CREATIVITY Oct. 24, noon-2 p.m. $30/class.
Learn writing skills from Instructor Joan Ledoux. Mondays, Oct. 17-Nov. 7, 10-11 a.m. $40 for 2-class INTRODUCTION TO WORD PROCESSING
session. Required: spiral notebook 9 1/2, pen, pencils, colored pencils (optional). Level 1: Uses Microsoft Word® software, including a simple word-processing program. Create, print
and save a letter; correct errors, change or add text, check spelling. Wed., Oct. 12, noon-2 p.m.
TAP DANCE BEGINNER $30/class.
Instructor Lorna Thompson teaches the shim-sham, buffalo, time step, plus others. Thursdays, Oct. 20- Level 2: Word processing using Microsoft Word® beyond the introductory class. Create, save and print
Nov. 10, 11 a.m.-noon. $32 per 4-week session; $10/drop-in. a document, text bold and underlined; move, copy and paste paragraphs; change the size and style of
type; use clip art to illustrate text with drawings or photos. Wednesday, Oct. 19, noon-2 p.m. $30.
TAP DANCE INTERMEDIATE PHOTO EDITING 1
For those with previous tapping experience, to explore new steps and routines. Tuesdays, Oct. 4- 25, Use Adobe PhotoShop Elements® to prepare photos for storage, e-mail and printing. Learn to acquire
3-4:30 p.m. $32 per 4-week session or $10/drop-in. photos from sources (i.e. scanner); crop and size; correct brightness, contrast, and color balance, etc.
Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2:30-4:30 p.m. $30/session.
CPR & FIRST-AID Other classes: Photo Editing 2, Photo Editing 3, and Photo Editing 4.
Rene Hickey teaches how to recognize and respond to breathing emergencies, heart attacks and cardiac FILES AND FOLDERS
arrest in adults over 90 lbs. in the CPR portion. Students will also learn basic First Aid, and will receive Once you understand how Windows organizes material, you can take control of the clutter and put
a 2-year Certification from Medic First Aid International. Tuesday, Oct. 11, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. $35 plus things where you can find them. Oct. 26, noon-2 p.m. $30.
$10 material fee paid to instructor. LIST AND LABELS
An introduction to using Microsoft Works database for personal records, household inventories and
“HOOKED ON LOOPS” lists; create an address list, sort it into alphabetical order, and learn to select individuals. Wed., Oct. 19,
Increase your skills as an experienced fiber artist of traditional rug hooking with Instructor Janelle Leslie; 9-11 a.m. $30.
Tuesdays, Oct.11-31, 9-noon. Will review color theory, composition, and dyeing techniques. SCANNING
$16/month; $5 drop-in. Using scanner software and Adobe Photoshop Elements®, learn to scan, crop and save a photo, plus the
correct file format for images to be sent via e-mail, and using scanned images in other programs.
LEARN TO KNIT Bring photos to class. Wed., Oct. 5, 2:30-4:30 p.m. $30/class.
In 4-week sessions, qualified Instructor Harriet Eckstein will teach the basics: cast on, bind off, knit a INTRO TO EMAIL (AOL)
garment and read a pattern. Tuesdays, Oct. 18-Nov. 8, 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. $40 plus $10 for yarn Level 1 uses America Online software to compose e-mail and create an address book; use spell check,
and needles. text enhancements and color. Online demonstration replying and forwarding messages. Monday,
Oct. 31, noon-2 p.m. $30
FELDENKRAIS YOGA The La Quinta Senior Center is open
To improve flexibility and grace, plus better relaxation.Wednesdays, Oct. 26-Nov. 16, 10:15-11:45 a.m. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
$60 per 4-week session; $20/drop-in. Instructor Charlotte Rashmi-Graff has taught Yoga for 25 years. *Night classes available*
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SPECIAL EVENTS FITNESS CLASSES
FOOTBALL JAM Yoga Eclectica
The City of La Quinta will be pumping up the crowd at the La Quinta Park for the match Instructor: Charlotte Rashmi-Graff, JD, MA, Ph.D.
between La Quinta High School Blackhawks and the Valley View High School Eagles. Live enter- Content includes sound, breath, Hatha yoga postures, Feldenkrais somatic movements, therapeu-
tainment, food, and games before the game. tic band and ball work, and meditation. This class is relaxing and appropriate for all levels.
Date: Friday, October 7 Charlotte Rashmi-Graff has taught yoga since 1979 and is registered at the highest level with the
Time: 5:30 – 7 PM Yoga Alliance.
Place La Quinta Park (Corner of Adams Street and Westward Ho Drive) Tuesdays #220708
Cost: Free! Session 1: October 25 – November 15 Session 2: November 29 – December 20
Time: 6 PM – 7:30 PM
TINY TOT HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL Place: Senior Center
Ghostly games, awesome activities, cool candy, snacks, balloon artist and prizes! Participants are Cost: $60 per session Bring: A Yoga mat & a thick blanket
encouraged to wear Halloween costumes for the costume contest. Yoga Special: Sign up for both Feldenkrais® and Yoga Eclectica, for $95 per session.
Date: Friday, October 28 #240201
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 PM Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement®
Place: La Quinta Senior Center (78-450 Avenida La Fonda) Instructor: Charlotte Rashmi-Graff, JD, MA, Ph.D.
Ages: 3 – 7 years of age Feldenkrais Awareness through Movement® sequences re-educate the neuromuscular system to
Cost: $3 in advance/ $5 at the door (6 – 6:30 PM only) create improved movement patterns and thereby, greater comfort, flexibility, grace, and relax-
Advance registration ends Friday, October 28th at 5 PM. ation. This simple process uses small, slow, non-habitual movements. Appropriate for all levels.
Event sponsored by Windermere Real Estate & Chicago Title. Thursdays #220716
Session 1: October 27 – November 17 Session 2: December 1 – December 22
DOG-O-WEEN COSTUME CONTEST Time: 6 PM – 7:30 PM
All four legged, furry friends and their owners are welcome to join the City of La Quinta’s 3rd Place: Senior Center
Annual Dog-O-Ween Costume Contest. Find that perfect “made for dog” Halloween get-up. Cost: $60 per session Bring: A Yoga mat & a thick blanket
Date: Saturday, October 29 Yoga Special: Sign up for both Feldenkrais® and Yoga Eclectica, for $95 per session.
Time: 10 – 11:30 AM
Place Fritz Burns Dog Park (Corner of Avenida Bermudas and Avenue 52) COMPUTER CLASSES
Cost: Free! Prizes will be awarded to the top three contestants. PowerPoint Presentations
Rules: Dogs must be at least 6 months old and have all current shots. We kindly ask Instructor: Pamela Hallam
that you clean up after your dog! Get wired…cross that digital divide…continue your electronic adventure and go beyond routine
computer technology to PowerPoint presentations. Learn the appropriate use of electronic dis-
EXCURSIONS plays as an art of persuasion. Build a presentation from learning basics to inserting graphics and
Los Angeles Lakers Game photos to viewing the final presentation.
Join us for the Lakers taking on the Utah Jazz at Arrowhead Pond in Anaheim. Seats are on the Tuesdays & Thursdays #220905
arena’s terrace level. Register early, seats are limited. Session 1: October 25 – November 17 Session 2: November 29 – December 22
Date: Tuesday, October 25 #220310 Time: 7:30 PM – 9 PM
Time: 3:30 – 11:30 PM Place: Senior Center
Place: La Quinta Civic Center North Parking Lot Cost: $45 per session
Cost: $60 Per Person Material Fee: $5 due to the instructor at the first class.
Ages: All ages welcome. An adult must accompany children under 17. Bring: Notepad, pencil, USB Flash Memory, and photographs/ art images
*Sorry, no refunds for excursions unless the program is canceled by the Community Services Ages: 13 and older
Department.
Adobe Photoshop Elements – The Introductory Course
Carlsbad Village Faire Instructor: Steve Jacobs
Spend a day navigating through one of the largest one-day street fairs in the country! It features You will learn how to turn your Mac or PC into a digital darkroom. This course is designed for
more than 800 unique vendors—arts & crafts, antiques, home decor, toys, unique clothing, the imaging beginner, the hobbyist, or those who just want to learn how to send a good e-mail
accessories and items from around the world. Endless food choices, too. picture. Learn some simple photographic tricks and skills; hands-on course requires solid com-
Date: Sunday, November 6 #220302 puter skills.
Time: 7 AM – 4:30 PM Thursdays #220901
Place: La Quinta Civic Center South Parking Lot Session 1: October 20 – November 10 Session 2: November 17 – December 8
Cost: $30 per person Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Ages: All ages welcome. An adult must accompany children under 17. Place: La Quinta Senior Center
The registration deadline is Monday, October 31*Sorry, no refunds for excursions unless the pro- Cost: $65 per session
gram is canceled by the Community Services Department. Bring: Floppies, USB Flash Memory, CDs, and photographs
SPORTS Adobe Photoshop Elements - The Advanced Course
Adult Soccer League (16 and Older) Instructor: Steve Jacobs
Parents must complete & sign required waiver for minors. This is next level in improving your Photoshop skills. You will learn through in-depth class dis-
League Begins: Sunday, October 23, 2005 cussions, instructor demonstrations, and question and answer sessions; and work on personal
Game Times: 10 AM - 4 PM projects. A general knowledge of the digital process is helpful.
Location: La Quinta Park (Corner of Adams & Westward Ho) Tuesdays #220901
League Fees: $500 per team + $55 Forfeit Deposit Weekly Official fees are not included Session 1: October 18 – November 8 Session 2: November 15 – December 6
Registration Begins: Monday, September 26, 2005 Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM
The deadline to register a team is Tuesday, October 11 at 5 p.m. Place: La Quinta Senior Center
Mandatory Soccer Manager’s Meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 13th at 4 p.m. Cost: $65 per session
Bring: Floppies, USB Flash Memory, CDs, and photographs
The Community Services Department is looking for professional referees to officiate at
Adult Soccer games. If you are an experienced, certified official and available on Sundays,
please call 777-7091 to set up an interview.
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M AY O R ’ S
LUNCHEON
Fifty new members were welcomed to La Quinta Chamber during the Sept. 1, And, the new members keep coming…Left to right: Hani Angelos, Here & Now
2005 Mayor’s Luncheon. Left to right are: Chris Schrameck, Body Alive; Massage Therapy; John Q. Adams, Law Offices of John Q. Adams & Assoc.;
Sharon Devine, Village Realty; Carl Roetemeyer, Tarbell; Jacquie Litto, Speak Lew E. Piper, Board Chair; Wayne Moore, Signature Doors; Kiki & Ron Haynes,
Italian; Michael Schwartz, Tarbell; Sharell Westbrook, Professional Medical Billing Kiki Haynes Photography; and Steve McAdams, CSUSB/Palm Desert College of
Solutions; Raymond Evans, ReMax; Ted Daniels, Barrington Capital; Don Gatch, Extended Learning.
Shadow Hills Golf Club; Carla Gramer, The Boutique at Old Town; and
Paula Harrington, CenterPointe Lending.
New members left to right: Will Lefur, New Horizon Mortgage Concepts;
Eric Harmon, Windermere; Linda Barnes, Narver Assoc.; Lew E. Piper, Board
Chair; G. Michael Ward, Enchante Day Spa & Salon; Nike Murray, Tack Room
Tavern; and Katie Tisbo, Ultra Lounge Salon.
FIFTY
NEW
MEMBERS!
New members left to right: Meg Nadeau, Dyson & Dyson; Susan Banel, New members swelled the ranks of the Mayor’s Luncheon! Left to right: Irene
K. Hovnanian Homes; Alex Negron, Stargazing Ceilings of the Desert; Debbie Powers, Power.Meetings & Events; Gerald Hampton, Vacation Pools; Diane Busch,
Lewis, We’re Organized; Lew E. Piper, Board Chair; Charmaine Voss-Leonhard, Windermere; Michael Morein, Inland Tile; Lew E. Piper, Board Chair;
Voss Leonhard Group/Dyson & Dyson; Bill Lamond, The Feminine Principle in John Peoples, Pure & Simple; Chelsea Loin, Mannatech; Ethan Camargo,
Leadership; Judy Frank, Sotheby’s International Realty; Ken Stinnet, American The Bad Ass Coffee Co. of La Quinta; Bill Houck, Lamar Outdoor Advertising;
Eagle Home Inspection Co.; and Leo Torres, Tarbell. and Mauricio Salazar, A2Z Design Group.
L A Q U I N T A C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E www.lqchamber.com
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WHAT’S A MAMMOGRAM,
M E M B E R - T O - M E M B E R
AND WHY DO I NEED ONE?
by JFK Memorial Hospital
Unfortunately, most women are more
afraid of a mammogram than the disease it's
Age 40+
• Have a mammogram every year
DISCOUNT
PROGRAM
meant to detect. Yet, more women in the (an annual mammogram often provides
United States are diagnosed with breast can- the first clue that a woman might have
cer every year than with any other cancer breast cancer);
except skin cancer. This year, about • Have a clinical breast exam by a doctor
211,000 cases will be diagnosed, and or nurse every year; and
39,800 women will die of the disease. • Do a breast self-exam every month.
Many of these lives could have been saved Simply being a woman is the main risk fac-
by early diagnosis. tor for breast cancer. Other risk factors include PREMIER BILLIARDS & DESIGN
Since we still don't know just what causes age, genetics, family history, personal history, Contact: John A. Bart
breast cancer, for now a woman's best protec- race and other factors.
(760)776-9172
tion is early detection. Following are the For more information about the many factors
American Cancer Society's guidelines for the affecting breast cancer risk, call the American 10 percent off showroom
early detection of breast cancer: Cancer Society at 1-800-ACS-2345 or visit pricing on all Brunswick
Age 20-39 its Web site at http://www.cancer.org. tables and Mikhail Darafeev
• Have a clinical breast exam by a doctor New in town? Need a physician? JFK game-room furniture.
or nurse every three years; and Memorial Hospital free physician referral
• Do a breast self-exam every month. line—(800) 343-4535.
ONE HANDYMAN CAN
EXTREME BUSINESS MAKEOVER Contact: Jess Salais
(760)347-3993
$5 discount per hour on
by Stu Bailey all jobs. Labor only.
Chair, Education Committee Works out to more
than 10-percent off!
The Chamber is now accepting new appli-
cations for member businesses that want to par-
ticipate in the Extreme Business Makeover
Program. Remember, we’re looking for compa-
nies that want to take their businesses to the
next level. INLAND TILE
Call today for an application! Contact: Michael Morein
760-564-3199. (760)360-9700
10 percent off all tile
purchases except tile already
on sale.
Heritage Roundup
A Safe Halloween Alternative THE VOSS LEONHARD
GROUP WITH DYSON &
October 31 – 6:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. DYSON REAL ESTATE
ASSOCIATES
Family Heritage Church Contact: Steve and
Charmaine Leonhard
Western Theme – No scary costumes or masks, please. (760) 702-1500
At the corner of Miles & Adams in La Quinta.
Will pay up to $500 for
an appraisal or inspection
One mile East of Washington on Miles, One mile North of 111 on Adams.
of the client’s choice.
Free !!!
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LEGISLATIVE REPORT 74
75
76
The “Punish New Teachers Act”
“Paycheck Deception Act”
The “Cuts School Funding Act”
74
75
76
Put the Kids First Act
Paycheck Protection Act
California Live Within Our Means Act
by Mark Harner had general material regarding the upcoming 77 Reapportionment 77 Voter Empowerment Act
Chair, Legislative Committee election and life-size cardboard stand-
ups of Governor Schwarzenegger and The union and Democrat booths were sioned the proponents and opponents are on
Traditionally Labor Day Weekend is the President Bush, the Democrats and unions had opposed to all four initiatives. The California these initiatives. Governor Schwarzenegger’s
beginning of the political season. I spent volumes of hard-hitting attacks on Chamber of Commerce has endorsed “year of reform” is not going to come easily,
Labor Day weekend at the Mariposa County Schwarzenegger, Bush and particularly the Propositions 74, 75, 76 and 77. and there is going to be a lot of money spent
Fair. A classic small country fair in four initiatives promoted by Based on the titles, one sees how impas- on both sides. Stay tuned!!
the Sierras, 40 miles from Governor Schwarzenegger. Those
Yosemite National Park. The fair propositions (with Secretary of • Walker Zanger • Santa Fe Tile • Porcelanosa •
• Gainey Ceramics • American Olean •
• Monte Carlo Handmade Mexican Tile •
had chickens, goats, pigs, horses, State title) are:
INLAND TILE
rodeo, destruction derby, country 74—Public School Teachers. NOW OPEN IN
music and mid-way rides and Waiting Period for Permanent PALM DESERT
games. It also has the local clubs Status. Dismissal; 75—Public
and organizations with booths,
including the local Republican and
Employee Union Dues. Restriction
on Political Contributions. Employee
“Art in Tile”
MARK HARNER Specializing in:
Democratic committees within PACIFIC WESTERN BANK
Consent Required; 76—State
Ceramic Tile • Porcelain • Natural Stone
100 feet of the each other. New Spending and School Funding Mexican Saltillo’s From 99¢ per Sq. Ft. • Travertine from $300 Sq. Ft.
this year was a union booth (five separate Limits; and 77—Redistricting.
unions) directly across from the Democrats. Those are the official titles of the proposi- 77-760 COUNTRY CLUB DR., SUITE A • PALM DESERT, CA 92211
By all the signs from the Democrat/union tions. Compare them to the choice of words (760) 360-9700
7:30am-5pm Mon-Fri • 9-3pm Sat, Closed Sun
booths, we are in for a very brutal and nega- used by the unions versus the California Chamber
tive campaign season. While the Republicans of Commerce (Union titles are in italics): • Hydroment Setting Materials • Ryan Anthony Imports •
O c t o b e r 2 0 0 5
C H A M B E R A N N I V E R S A R I E S
5 years or more 3 years
Mike Keane RR Broadcasting Paul Mahoney PMA Advertising
Debra Alhers Community Blood Bank Matthew List Coachella Valley Wendi Cowdrey- TD Waterhouse & Public Relations Inc.
of the Coachella Valley Insurance Service Inc. Sellar Investor Service Katharine A. Russell RWWR Associates
Mickey Anderson Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Dorothy Milauskas Milauskas Eye Institute Cristina Deniel Stein Whittington Deniel
Sheldon Baroff Sheldon Baroff M.D. Lee Miller Associate Member Robert Dennis Desert Hat Bag & Luggage Co. 1 year
Margaret Boriski Soroptimist International Shelly Morris A & M Construction Jim Dibley Augustine Casino
of La Quinta Peter Murray Peter Murray & Associates Mike Goodman Wells Fargo Bud Anderson Coachella Valley Rentals Inc.
Jean Brandolini Dyson & Dyson Luxury Kurt Ney Spencer Auto Body Home Mortgage Stevie Blankenship Caring Companions at Home
Vacation Rentals & Painting Inc. Todd Keefer Trilogy at La Quinta Penny Chin Elements In Design
Scott Brooks JESA Printing Tyrell Osterhout 1st Bank Marshall Pollock Yes I Can Michelle Dalton WellsFargo Home Mortgage
Kathryn J. Carlson Village Park Sherry Pena Desert Cities Catering Roger Rebbun Desert Network.com Bill Dawson Andalusia at
Animal Hospital Cliff & Betty Ponder Academic Associates Bruce Sherman New Century Title Co. Coral Mountain Marketing
Patricia Duarte Ad Your Imprint Learning Center Bill & Suzie Coldwell Banker Richard H. Einziger Smith Barney
John Edwards Coachella Valley Dr. Roland Reinhart Dr. Roland Reinhart MD Waggoner Residential Brokerage Louis Falcone Falcone & Associates
Printing Group Jimmy Rodriguez Best Western EmployeeRelationsConsulting
John A. Eickman Horse Shows in the Sun Date Tree Hotel 2 years Shanna Hirschi Arthritis Foundation
Russ Farmer Lennar Homes Sheri Sandifer Command One Security Inc. Bill Jaggers Amstar Mortgage Corp.
Toni Farson The Cleaning Connection Bob Solomon Desert Business Machines Inc. David Aiken Desert Falls Country Club Ulrich Ludwig La Quinta Cafe and Catering
Stan Ford Coachella Valley David Turner CoachellaValleyEngineers Inc. Lisa Cassidy United States Postal Service Stan Morgan Winners Ink & Toner
Recreation & Park District Lee Anne Children’s Discovery Lorena Errante MiNK Advertising Mona Muller Muller's Cleaning Services
Wendy Frederick Riverside County Economic Vanderbeck Museum of the Desert Tina Estes Cruiseone of Indio Ted C. Newell Village Station
Development Agency Vib Verma Pat’s Lighting & Lamps Kathy Ferreira Old Republic Title & Escrow Mary Kay Plock Desert AIDS Project
Thomas H. John Walling Walling & McCallum LTD George Fetty Valley V-Twin Jessica Roell KDI Stoneworks
Gallaudet IV Gallaudet Technologies Inc. Jeffrey C. Taylor American Pools of California
Mark Gibson Restaurant Express 4 years Michelle Cope & Dyson & Dyson Alonso Vasquez Excel Mobile Carwash
Ray Hanes Spanos Corporation Ginny Jones Real Estate Associates
Jack & Judy Harper Prudential CA Realty Ms. Kyle Harris The Home Depot Mario Hernandez TileCare
Lee Haven Granite Construction Kathy O'Connell Greater Palm Springs Kurt Jaeger Desert Post Weekly
Craig Hill Earth Systems Southwest Wedding Association Cindy Madore TelePacific Communications
David Howard Cherokee Homes Kim Turner White Sheet
L A Q U I N T A C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E www.lqchamber.com
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OF MEMBER INTEREST…
Let Employees Help with Hurricane Relief Committee in August. The California Chamber opposes the bill, which will next
At press time, Hurricane Rita was bearing down on the Gulf Coast. For weeks, be considered by the full Assembly. The newsletter reports: “SB 174 is a ‘job
the American Red Cross has been seeking business support in recruiting disaster killer ’ that provides new incentives for plaintiffs and their attorneys to file merit-
relief volunteers for Hurricane Katrina. The Pacific Service Region’s goal is to send less lawsuits about minimum wage and overtime,” said Julianne Broyles, Chamber
125 volunteers a day to the Katrina relief operation. California employers can director of employee relations and small business. The newsletter said that the bill
support with this recovery effort by allowing employees interested in volunteering proposes to grant what is essentially class-action status to one worker ’s wage and
to take time off to train and to serve with local Red Cross agencies. For more infor- hour claim without having to meet any of the current standards or scrutiny associ-
mation on this program, call 800-HELP-NOW or visit www.redcross.org. ated with a recognized, court-supervised class-action lawsuit.
Electronic Retailers & E-Waste Heat Stress Regulations in Force
Retailers who sell or lease certain new or refurbished TV’s, computer monitors, laptops In late August, the state Office of Administrative Law approved emergency
and other video displays must register with the State and collect a new recycling fee from regulations to prevent heat stress illnesses or fatalities. The regulations are now in
California customers. The fee supports a new electronic-waste recycling program, which effect, for 120 days, during which time Cal/OSHA and the Labor and Workforce
began Jan. 1, 2005, and is designed to keep discarded products and related hazardous Development Agency will create and adopt permanent regulations. The proposed
materials out of landfills and groundwater. Retailers must register with the State Board of regulations:
Equalization and file quarterly fee returns. The first return was due April 30 for sales made • Require that access to a shaded area is available to any worker suffering
during the first quarter. Retailers may keep 3 percent of the fees they collect to cover relat- from heat illness or needing shade to prevent the onset of illness;
ed costs. For an application form, fee or general information, visit this Web site: • Re-state existing law requiring water to be available at all times and ensure
www.boe.ca/gov/sptaxprog/ewaste.htm; call 916-341-6906; or send an e-mail to workers understand the importance of frequent consumption of water; and
ewaste@boe.ca.gov. • Require education of employees and supervisors likely to be exposed to
heat stress on how to prevent heat illness and what to do should it occur.
SBA Helps Entrepreneurs The Chamber urges businesses to contact Cal/OSHA’s Consultation Unit with
The Inland Empire Small Business Development Center (SBDC) recently questions: 800-963-9424 o e-mail infocons@dir.ca.gov.
released a feature story about how it helped Diana Cescolini launch her own busi-
ness. Diamond Engineering, started in 2004, is an electronic wire and components Supporting “Voter Empowerment Act”
supplier. Staff at the SBDC helped Cescolini obtain a woman-owned business In early September, the California Chamber announced its support of
enterprise designation and develop a business plan, and provided free consulting Proposition 77, the “ Voter Empowerment Act,” which is destined for the
services. The SBDC provides free one-on-one business counseling and training to state’s November 8 special election ballot. According to the Chamber
small business entrepreneurs. For more information, call the Santa Ana District Web site:
Office at 714-550-7420 or visit the Web at www.sba.gov. “Proposition 77, part of the Governor ’s reform package, will assign the task
of drawing fair, competitive districts to a bipartisan, independent 3-person
Deadline on Harassment Prevention Training panel of retired judges. That reform removes the inherent conflict of interest
Louis Falcone, a member of the Chamber ’s Legislative Committee, reminds own- when politicians design their own districts, which is current law.” Every 10
ers of businesses with 50 or more employees or contractors that they are required years, after the national census, California is required to redraw the political
by law to provide harassment prevention training to all supervisory employees at least boundary lines for the state Legislature, the state Board of Equalization, and
once every two years. All supervisors of a covered organization need to complete California congressional districts to make sure the districts are reasonably equal
the mandated training by Dec. 31, 2005. New supervisors need to be trained in population.
within six months of assuming their supervisory roles. Under the law, training sessions For more infor mation on Proposition 77 and all of Gover nor
must last a minimum of two hours and consist of “classroom or other effective inter- Schwarzenegger ’s reform measures on the special election ballot, visit
active training and education.” The law does not require that all 50 employees be www.joinarnold.com. To view the California Chamber of Commerce’s positions
physically located in California. on all of the November ballot measures, visit www.calchamber.com.
Helping Displaced Farmworkers “Job Killer ” Bills Update
Assemblywoman Bonnie Garcia (R-Cathedral City) recently announced a $1.5 The California Chamber ’s Web site reports that only eight of the 45 so-called
million grant was given to the Riverside County Redevelopment Agency by the “job killer ” bills passed the State Legislature. In the closing weeks of the session,
Department of Housing and Community Development. The funds, from the Joe the Legislature sent the eight bills, opposed by the Chamber, to the Governor:
Serna, Jr. Farmworker Housing Grant Program, will help approximately 100 fami- • AB 48 (Lieber D; Mountain View) Minimum wage increase.
lies with down-payment assistance in buying new mobile homes, and are matched • AB 169 (Oropeza; D-Long Beach) Excessive litigation.
by funds from local government. • AB 391 (Koretz D; West Hollywood) Unemployment insurance benefit
expansion.
Costco Coming to La Quinta? • AB 875 (Koretz D; West Hollywood) Government agency potential
According to an August Wheeler’s Desert Letter , Komar Investments of harassment of employers.
Newport Beach has been discussing the possibility of a Costco store in La Quinta • AB 1310 (Núñez; D-Los Angeles) Severance offers; increased litigation.
with City officials. The proposed site will be on the southwest corner of Highway • SB 174 (Dunn; D-Garden Grove) New 'sue your boss' lawsuits.
111 and Jefferson Street. • SB 399 (Escutia; D-Norwalk) Health care cost increase.
• SB 833 (Bowen; D-Redondo Beach) Onerous fax communication restrictions.
“Sue-Your-Boss” Legislation Business owners concerned about these bills may write the Governor using the
According to the Alert newsletter, legislation that would create two new types California Chamber ’s position letters.
of class-action “sue your boss” lawsuits passed the Assembly Appropriations Visit www.calchamber.com/jobkillers for the letters and more information.
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MEMBER NEWS
Animal Samaritans training sessions. They are 8:30 a.m. to noon as follows: fifth grade on Oct. 12;
Animal Samaritans SPCA has partnered with Riverside County Animal Services to and fourth grade on Jan. 11, 2006. All training sessions are in the Multi-purpose
rescue 30-40 animals that are victims of Hurricane Katrina. The animals arrived the Room at Desert Sands Unified School District’s Education Center, 47-950 Dune
week of September 13th and the organizations are seeking individuals and groups will- Palms Road, La Quinta.
ing to provide foster homes until Dec. 31, 2005. The animals will be examined and
vaccinated if needed. They also are being photographed and the photos are being post- La Quinta Playhouse
ed on www.petfinder.com. If owners have not been located by Dec. 31, the animals La Quinta's community theatre is performing its entire 2005-2006 theater season at
will be available for adoption. For more information, call 760/343-3477 ext. 303, Old Town La Quinta. La Quinta Playhouse offers theater in a fun and intimate setting
or visit www.animalsamaritans.org. under a spacious tent on Old Town's lawn. The season’s line-up: “The Fantasticks,”
a musical, Oct. 7-30; “Breaking Legs,” a comedy, Nov. 10-27; “A Christmas Carol,”
Eisenhower Medical Center Dec. 8-24; “Kiddie Klassics,” Jan. 14-15; “Kimberly Akimbo,” a touching comedy,
Eisenhower Medical Center ’s Center for Healthy Living offers a variety of Jan. 26-Feb. 18; and “Stones in His Pockets,” a comedy, Feb. 24-March 19.
classes, support groups and free services to area residents. Examples of classes For more information or to buy tickets, call (760) 464-6999.
include “Advanced Exercise” under the Arthritis Education Program; “Prostate
Health: The Value of Nutrition;” Adult Heartsaver CPR; and “Beginners’
Aquatics.” Support groups include: “Adults Molested as Children;” La Quinta Public Library
Bereavement; Diabetes Tween/Teen Support; and Parkinson’s Support. Mark your calendars! The City of La Quinta has scheduled the grand opening of its
The Center also offers several free services, including: advanced directives new public Library for 3 p.m. Wed., Nov. 16. At press time, all details of the festiv-
information and forms; blood pressure and carotid-artery checks; independent ities had not been worked out, so look for more information soon.
evaluation and information for assisted living facilities; insurance counseling on The Library’s operating hours are: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Medicare and supplements, HMOs, and long-term care; low-cost lab work; and Wednesdays; noon to 8 p.m. Thursdays; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays; 10 a.m. to
memory assessments. It also offers discounts to those aged 55 and older. For an 2 p.m. Saturdays; and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays. The Library is closed on Mondays.
appointment or more information, call 760/568-1234. Address is: 78-080 Calle Estado. Telephone: 760/564-4767.
Inland Tile
Inland Tile recently opened its third showroom at 77-760 Country Club Drive, Suite Tarbell Realtors
A, Palm Desert. Other Inland Tile showrooms are in Upland and Anaheim. The company Michael Schwartz recently joined the La Quinta office of Tarbell Realtors. He brings
imports Italian, Spanish, Chinese and Mexican tile, and represents brands such as Walker more than 30 years’ experience in sales, sales management and marketing to the firm.
Zanger, American Olean and Santa Fe. Branch Manager Mike Morein offers customers He offers clients a “Preferred Properties Package,” including special-feature full-color
who mention this Gem article a 10-percent discount on their next tile purchase. newspaper advertising throughout Southern California plus television marketing through
Telephone: 760/360-9700. the Desert Showcase TV show. He has lived in La Quinta 17 years.
La Quinta Arts Foundation (LQAF) Provident Bank
The 2005-06 season of La Quinta Arts Foundation’s popular Art Under the Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger recently appointed Jamil Dada, senior financial manager
Umbrellas at Old Town La Quinta will get under way in October. The art event of Provident Bank, to the State of California Workforce Investment Board. The Board
is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. October 15-16 and October 21-22. The public is assists the Governor in setting and guiding workforce development policy. Dada also will
invited free of charge to discover treasures exhibited by more than 40 local and chair the Business & Industry Committee and serve on the Board’s Executive Committee.
Southern California artists in a wide array of media including painting, sculpture, Last year, he was elected a director for the National Association of Workforce Boards
jewelry, ceramics, glass, photography and textiles. Live entertainment will add to the in Washington, D.C. According to the California Department of Finance, Riverside
festivities, and free parking is available. The remainder of the season is: November 12- County is projected to have the largest increase in population in the state, adding nearly
13, December 3-4, January 14-15, 2006, January 21-22, February 11-12, 800,000 residents between 2005 and 2020. Workforce development will have a
February 18-19, April 8-9 and April 22-23. For information, call 760-564- significant impact on the County’s growth.
1244 or visit www.lqaf.com.
LQAF also is seeking volunteer docents to carry out its award-winning art-appre- Time Warner Cable
ciation program, Making Friends With Great Works of Art. The educational Time Warner Cable, San Diego, recently promoted Dessi Ochoa to general manager
program brings art history, art criticism, aesthetic valuing, and fun to thousands of of its Desert Cities system. Ochoa, a 15-year Coachella Valley resident, began working
fourth- and fifth-grade students in Desert Sands and Coachella Valley Unified School for the company in 1989. She started her career as a field installer. Most recently, she
District classrooms annually. LGAF provides formal docent training (14 hours for served as director of warehouse and facilities operations in Palm Desert. The company’s
each grade); and there is a minimum teaching commitment of six fourth-grade lessons news release says: “Thanks to Ochoa’s persistent efforts, Time Warner Cable, Desert
or seven fifth-grade lessons. Weekly classroom sessions are 45 minutes each plus Cities boasts a fleet of 22 natural-gas burning trucks and vans, the largest in all of Time
preparation time. Some docents teach only one class; others teach up to six. LQAF Warner Cable operations nationwide.” More than 800 local employees serve about
provides all lesson plans and materials. To volunteer, call Education Programs 350,000 households in the San Diego Time Warner Cable Division, which includes the
Coordinator Leslie Shaw at 564-1244 ext. 114, or attend one of the two Desert Cities systems.
L A Q U I N T A C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E www.lqchamber.com
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Member Birthdays For October
Bud Anderson
Coachella Valley Rentals, Inc.
Kyle Bieber
Tru Grit Carpet Cleaning
Bob Bradach
Jackson Hewitt Tax Service
Mary Branson
Fidelity National Title
Joanne Callahan
TLC/Totally Low Carb for Mind & Body
Edwin R. Carlson
Paws & Reflect
Kathy Ferreira
Old Republic Title & Escrow
Debra Fink
Danmer Custom Shutters
John Ford
John Ford State Farm Insurance
Jan Fraser
Jan Fraser and Associates
Eric Harmon
Windermere Coachella Valley
Chris Hushaw
La Quinta Community Church
Bill Kelly
Maryanov Madsen Gordon & Campbell
Bruce Lewis
Best Man Service
Gayle Long
Desert First Real Estate Corp.
Joe Manhart
Advanced Hearing Systems
Douglas Martin
Douglas Martin, A Law Corporation
John McCann
The UPS Store
Dan Regeimbal
Park Place Funding
Marty Schmitt
California Steel Structures
Stacey Tilton
Tilton Computers
Bob Tornetta
Hometown Threads
Carolyn Uhl
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1ST DISCOUNT BROKERAGE DIGITAL DENTISTRY LAW OFFICES OF JOHN Q. ADAMS TARBELL REALTORS
Vijay S. Verma Betty Anna Gidlof & ASSOCIATES Carl Roetemeyer & Teresa Craven
52470 Avenida Madero 72608 El Paseo Suite 10 John Q. Adams 78-450 Highway 111
La Quinta CA 92253 Palm Desert CA 92260 74-170 Highway 111 Suite 201 La Quinta CA 92253
(760)777-8823 P (760)340-9645 P (760)340-9648 F Indian Wells CA 92210 (760)777-7570 P (760)777-7571 F
vverma@1dbdirect.com bettyanna@lifetimedentalexcellence.com (760)771-6613 P (760)771-6854 F croetemeyer@aol.com
www.investevents.com www.lifetimedentalexcellence.com mrjqa@earthlink.net www.carlroetemeyer/teresacraven.com
Category: Financial/Investment Services Category: Dental Offices Category: Attorney Category: Real Estate-Residential/Commercial
Referred by: Thomas McDermott, McDermott & Delateur, LLP
BARRINGTON CAPITAL CORP. EMBROIDME TARBELL REALTORS
E. Ted Daniels Shannon Flemer LAW OFFICES OF MICHAEL POLLOCK .
Leo P Torres
70-390 Highway 111 Suite 104 77898 Country Club Drive #9-5 Michael Pollock 78450 Highway 111
Rancho Mirage CA 92270 Palm Desert CA 92253 PO Box 984 La Quinta CA 92253
(760)202-1227 P (760)360-7950 F (760)200-8852 P (760)200-1808 F La Quinta CA 92253 (760)345-9041 P (760)770-7571 F
tdaniel3@dc.rr.com palmdesert@embroidme.com (877)286-2678 P ltorresrt@verizon.net
Category: Mortgage Companies www.embroidme-palmdesert.com pollocklaw@earthlink.net Category: Real Estate-Residential
Referred by: Kathy Ferreira - Old Republic Title & Escrow Category: Embroidery www.pollocklaw.com
Referred by: Victoria Bailey - Desert Springs Publishing Category: Attorney TARBELL REALTORS
THE BOUTIQUE AT OLD TOWN Michael Schwartz
Carla Gramer FLOOR TO CEILING LET'S COMMUNICATE, INC. 78-450 Highway 111
78-015 Main Street Suite 110 Kevin Houska Marcey Utter Indio CA 92201
La Quinta CA 92253 69-042 E. Palm Canyon Drive 79-440 Corporate Center Drive Suite 113 (760)899-5632 P (760)777-7570 F
(760)777-9566 P (760)777-9655 F Cathedral City CA 92234 La Quinta CA 92253 michaelschwartz@dc.rr.com
cjgramer1@hotmail.com (760)321-7450 P (760)321-7340 F (760)574-6157 P (760)200-2751 F www.4yourmove.com
Category: Retail sales@floortoceilingpalmsprings.com marcey_utter@yahoo.com Real Estate-Residential
www.floortoceilingpalmsprings.com Category: Speech/Language Therapist Referred by: Carl Roetemeyer - Tarbell Realtors
C.L. MILLER & ASSOCIATES Category: Carpet Sales/Window Coverings Referred by: Kurt A.Spurgin, D.C. -
Cheri L. Miller Referred by: Alan Kuehl - Kuehl Tech Solutions Advanced Physical Health Center VILLAGE REALTY
78435 Highway 111 Suite C Bill Taylor
La Quinta CA 92253 NARVER ASSOCIATES 74-939 Highway 111, Suite D-2
(760)771-2775 P GE CAPITAL ASSURANCE/GENWORTH Linda Barnes Indian Wells CA 92210
clmillerassoc@aol.com FINANCIAL 77564 Country Club Drive Suite 128 (760)340-3337 P (760)341-4174 F
Category: Legal Document Services Lauren Gershen Palm Desert CA 92211 villagerealty1@aol.com
La Quinta CA 92253 (760)772-4289 P www.villagerealtyindianwells.com
CALIFORNIA LIFESTYLE REALTY (760)777-9061 P (760)777-9062 F lbarnes@narver.com Category: Real Estate-Commercial
Sandi Phillips lgershen@aol.com www.narver.com
50-200 Avenida Vista Bonita www.laurengershenltci.com Category: Insurance Services VILLAGE REALTY
La Quinta CA 92253 Category: Health Care Insurance/Long Term Sharon Devine
(760)567-5506 P (760)777-4374 F PACIFIC MORTGAGE PARTNERS, INC. 74-939 Highway 111 Suite D2
homesbysphillips@aol.com INLAND TILE Lisa Jensen Indian Wells CA 92210
Category: Real Estate-Residential Michael Morein 81-106 Highway 111 #4-14 (760)578-8428 P (760)341-4174 F
77760 Country Club Drive Suite A Indio CA 92201 devineiwvillage@yahoo.com
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SERVING Palm Desert CA 92253 (760)342-8600 P (760)342-5408 F www.devinereservices.com
RIVERSIDE & SAN BERNARDINO (760)360-9700 P (760)360-8599 F lisa@pacificmortgagepartners.com Category: Real Estate-Residential
COUNTIES Category: Tile Services www.pacificmortgagepartners.com
Joe Frederickson Referred by: Victoria Bailey - Desert Springs Publishing Category: Mortgage Companies VOSS LEONHARD GROUP
3880 Lemon Street Suite 300 WITH DYSON & DYSON REAL ESTATE
Riverside CA 92501 KIKI HAYNES PHOTOGRAPHY REA DAY SPA & SALON Charmaine Voss-Leonhard
(760)346-1897 P (760)346-1897 F Kiki Haynes Gene H. Aviles 51-625 Desert Club Suite 101
jfrederickson@thecommunityfoundation.net PO Box 1140 78-380 Highway 111 Suite 180 La Quinta CA 92253
Category: Foundation La Quinta CA 92247 La Quinta CA 92253 (760)238-9494 P (760)238-9488 F
(760)564-4063 P (760)777-8716 P (760)341-3299 F steveandcharv@aol.com
DESERT CITY ANGELS kikiphoto@aol.com readayspasalon05@cs.com www.vossleonhardgroup.com
Tim Homer www.kikiphoto.com Category: Beauty Salon/Barber Shop Category: Real Estate-Residential/Commercial
49-950 Jefferson St. Suite 30 Category: Photography
Indio CA 92201 ROXANNE'S DESERT CLUB SALON WINDERMERE COACHELLA VALLEY
info@desertcityangels.com LA QUINTA COMMUNITY CHURCH Roxanne Regnery Eric Harmon
www.desertcityangels.com Chris Hushaw 51-289 Desert Club Drive 74-850 Highway 111
Category: Financial/Investment Services 78-015 Main St., Suite 206 La Quinta CA 92253 Indian Wells CA 92210
Referred by: Lew E. Piper: Boseant Piper & Associates,CPA’s La Quinta CA 92253 (760)564-5545 P (760)409-3722 P (760)773-3959 F
(760)702-1040 P (760)771-3301 F Category: Beauty Salon/Barber Shop ericharmon@windermere.com
DESERT MOUNTAIN MORTGAGE chushaw@dc.rr.com www.ericharmon.mywindermere.com
Steven Warfe Category: Churches STARGAZING CEILINGS OF THE DESERT Real Estate-Residential
79565 Via Sin Cuidado Alex Negron
La Quinta CA 92253 LA QUINTA MEDSPA-SKIN 43695 Skyward Way WINDERMERE REAL ESTATE
(760)328-4613 P (760)775-5590 F REJUVENATION CLINIC La Quinta CA 92253 Diane Busch
sdwarfe@dc.rr.com Matthew Werner MD (760)360-3900 P 74-850 Highway 111
www.desertmtnhomes.com 47-350 Washington St. Suite 103 alexnegron2001@yahoo.com Indian Wells CA 92210
Category: Mortgage Companies La Quinta CA 92253 www.starscapesfx.com/1707.htm (760)574-9522 P (760)773-9359 F
Referred by: Kathy Ferreira - Old Republic Title & Escrow (760)396-9353 P Category: Artist/Ceiling Art dianebusch@dc.rr.com
www.lqmedspa.com Category: Real Estate-Residential
Category: Skin Care
L A Q U I N T A C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E www.lqchamber.com
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