Following a seven-hour search across rural Alabama, police arrested a man early Friday that they consider a suspect in a Thursday evening rampage that left three people dead at a nightclub in the third mass shooting in America within a month.
Posted with BlogsyDHSPD Change in Command Ceremony
A packed house at the auditorium in Desert Hot Springs High School witnessed the change in command ceremony between beloved Chief Patrick Williams, who is moving to Petaluma to become Chief there, and Chief Kate Singer, promoted from rank of commander.
Speeches and awards were given Chief Williams by the DHS PD Officers Association, Mission Springs Water District Board, Riverside County Supervisor John Benoit, State Assemblyman Manuel Perez and the office of State Senator Bill Emmerson.
Conducting the badge pinning and oath of office was mayor Yvonne Parks. Detective Ken Perry was appointed as interim commander to fill the vacancy created by Kate Singer moving to chief.
Speakers also included City Manger Rick Daniels, Mayor Yvonne Parks, and both Chief Williams and Chief Singer. The invocation and benediction were given by Pastor Bruce Montgomery and Rev. Paul Miller (police chaplain) respectively.
A reception followed, with a surprisingly great food selections, no ‘Hot-Dogs’ that day!
For more great photos of the event by Bruce Montgomery; just click this link!
The lights along Palm are functioning -Caution
The lights along Palm are functioning. Please continue to advise that the power is intermittent throughout the city and there are still areas of outage—so continue to use caution. If the lights are NOT operable, you are required by law and for safety purposes to stop at the intersection and not proceed unless it’s safe.
Thank you DHS Police Department
DHS power outage reported
Desert Hot Springs is experiencing a significant power outage at this time and traffic signals all along Palm Dr. are inoperable. Please use extreme caution as you drive in and around the area.
Power-outages are also reported at some downtown local merchants, and neighborhoods. Some of the services have been restored.
So The World May Hear Gala
Bill and Tani Austin, part time residents of Coachella Valley and Founders of the Starkey Hearing Foundation held their 12th annual So The World May Hear Gala in St. Paul, MN at the St. Paul RiverCentre on August 4th. Tani Austin’s parents are local residents and Hearing Center owners, Pat and Joe Manhart.
This star studded event brings celebrities from film, TV, sports and even Astronauts. This gala is an awards ceremony as well as a way to raise money for the Starkey Hearing foundation and their missions around the world. 1500 guests were present for the entertainment and awards ceremony, silent and live auctions. A record amount of 7.6 Million Dollars were raised at this gala thru donations, gala ticket sales, sponsorships and auctions.
Awards presenters included President Bill Clinton, actors Forest Whitaker, Chevy Chase and Chris and Kyle Massey. Entertainment was provided by 12-year old phenomena, Jackie Evancho with her amazing voice, Eagle’s guitarist Glen Frye, Billy Ray Cyrus, American Idol Michael Johns, K’Naan and Comedian Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Raiders. Steve Martin is a serious and fantastic Banjo Player. Norm Crosby treated the guests to his many jokes.
Walking the Red Carpet were Actors Kevin Sorbo, Lou Ferrigno, Marlee Matlin, Gary Busey, comedians Robin Williams and Billy Crystal, Little Verne Troyer and many others. Sports legends Sammy Sosa, Rollie Fingers, Ed, Too Tall, Jones plus a lot of other big names in sports. There were even Astronauts Buss Aldrin and Scott Carpenter and Poker champions strolling the Red Carpet for TV interviewers, photographers and newspapers
Comedians Billy Crystal and Robin Williams took over duties as auctioneers during the live auction. They got together to make this a fun auction and to raise a record amount of money for the Foundations Missions. Mission sponsorships were also auctioned off by them.
Awards were presented to Actress Maria Bello, Sister Rosemary Nyirumbe of Uganda, Glenn and Mindy Stears and Jack Johnson. These people were chosen for all the work they do for those in need around the world. The evewnt was sponsored by the Rayovac Corp.
The Starkey Hearing Foundation is a member of the Clinton Global Initiative. The Foundation has promised to donated 1 Million hearing aids to those in need in this decade. The Foundation hopes that thru helping people hear will bring peace and understanding worldwide.
Videos were shown of the missions the foundation has made this year alone that have helped children and adults with new hearing aids. The looks on their faces when they hear for the first time is very heartwarming. New missions are planned for Ethiopia, Egypt, Philippines, Kenya, Mexico and others. The foundation has a Hear Now Program that helps low income families in America.
Make a difference day
National Day of Doing Good!
Please join Mission Springs Water District as we partner with United Way of the Desert for this special event.
Weekly fitness walks will begin July 28 and run through Oct. 20 throughout the Coachella Valley. Walks will be led by local celebrities.
Sign up with Ria Stein at MSWD or contact her if you need more info: 760-329-5169, ext.135 or email at rstein@mswd.org.
Thank you for joining us in this inspiring project to change lives in our own special community.
TOGETHER, WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!