Supervisor Benoit To Organize Fourth District Census Committee
THOUSAND PALMS – Riverside County Supervisor John J. Benoit is seeking volunteers in the Western Coachella Valley unincorporated communities to assist in U.S. Census outreach as part of Benoit’s new Complete Count Committee (CCC). The first meeting will be held Wednesday, February 10 at 4:00 PM at the Thousand Palms Community Center (31-189 Robert Road).
Supervisor Benoit, YMCA Launch February Drive To Collect Emergency Cell Phones For Seniors
PALM DESERT – Riverside County Supervisor John J. Benoit today launched a month-long drive to collect cell phones to benefit seniors in the Riverside County Office on Aging 911 Emergency Cell Phone Program. Through Supervisor Benoit’s partnership with the YMCA and Riverside County Office on Aging, donated cell phones will be collected and delivered to at-risk elders for emergency 911 use only. The program will reach seniors who are 60 years of age or older, who live alone or with caregivers, and are no longer able to drive and may have difficulty reaching a stationary phone.
Benoit Resolution Proclaims February 5 Riverside County “Go Red For Women” Day
RIVERSIDE – Riverside County Supervisor John J. Benoit today announced the introduction of a measure to recognize February 2010 as the American Heart Month and February 5, 2010 as Riverside County “Go Red For Women” Day.
Next Supervisor Benoit Scam Stopper Seminar Scheduled February 16 In Palm Desert
PALM DESERT – Riverside County Supervisor John J. Benoit will host a Scam Stopper Seminar, with presentations from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, Riverside County Curtailing Abuse Related to the Elderly (C.A.R.E.) Program, and California Department of Consumer Affairs on Tuesday, February 16 at 10 AM, at the Joslyn Senior Center (73-750 Catalina Way). A complimentary lunch will be served following the presentation.
Supervisor Benoit To Dedicate COD’s Desert Energy Enterprise Center Wednesday
PALM SPRINGS – Riverside County Supervisor John J. Benoit will speak at the grand opening of the College of the Desert’s Desert Energy Enterprise Center tomorrow, January 20, at 11 AM. The Desert Energy Enterprise Center is located in Palm Springs at 3301 Micro Place.
Supervisor Benoit To Address Identity Theft, Elder Abuse, Senior Scams In Thousand Palms Thursday
THOUSAND PALMS – Riverside County Supervisor John J. Benoit will be addressing a community presentation on identity theft prevention, senior scams, and elder abuse at the Thousand Palms Library (31-497 Robert Road) Thursday, January 14 at 10:30 AM. The free seminar, hosted by the Riverside County Curtailing Abuse Related to the Elderly (C.A.R.E.) Program, will also cover consumer fraud and county services for victims of elder abuse.
Benoit Statement On Passing Of Rancho Mirage Leader Alan Seman
RANCHO MIRAGE – Fourth District Supervisor John J. Benoit today offered the following comments in regards to the untimely passing of Rancho Mirage City Councilman Alan Seman:
Supervisor Benoit Announces Battle of the Bands Finalists
PALM DESERT – Supervisor John J. Benoit today announced the five finalists for the Battle of the Bands contest, to be held on Friday, February 12 from 12-4 PM. The local bands, selected by the Fourth District Youth Advisory Council, will compete at the Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival for a $1,000 grand prize.
Supervisor Benoit To Dedicate New Bermuda Dunes Community Service Center Thursday
BERMUDA DUNES – Riverside County Supervisor John J. Benoit will be officially dedicating the Bermuda Dunes Community Service Center (78-400 Avenue 42) at a ceremony to be held on Thursday, January 14 at 5 PM. Other speakers include: Tom Freeman from the Economic Development Agency, John Boyd, Director of Code Enforcement, Assistant Sheriff Colleen Walker, and Cheryl Isen from the Bermuda Dunes Community Council. After the ceremony, Benoit will be welcomed at a meeting of the Bermuda Dunes Community Council at 6 PM, the first to be held in the new center.
Supervisor Benoit To Participate In Vista Santa Rosa Community Clean-Up Saturday
VISTA SANTA ROSA – Riverside County Supervisor John J. Benoit will be thanking volunteers and participating in a clean-up effort Saturday, January 9 at 10:30 AM in the Vista Santa Rosa community. The site is located on the corner of Avenue 62 and Van Buren (from the 86 Expressway, South, exit Avenue 62 to the right).
THERMAL – Riverside County Supervisor John J. Benoit will be formally welcomed as he presents opening remarks before both the Thermal and Oasis Community Councils at a special joint meeting to be held Monday, January 11 at 6 PM in auditorium M-8 of Toro Canyon Middle School in Thermal (86-150 Avenue 66). Updates on swine flu, community improvement projects, and the U.S. Census will also be presented during the meeting.
The renovation of the North Shore Yacht Club is proceeding apace, as this photo shows. When completed, the historic structure will function as a community center, it will also be home to the new Salton Sea History Museum and Visitor Center. Its preservation saves an important piece of Albert Frey architecture.
All Riverside County Residents Can Now Get H1N1 Flu Vaccine
Starting Monday (Dec. 21), all Riverside County residents can walk into 10 county family care centers without an appointment and get the H1N1 flu vaccine.
Mecca Street Paving to Get Under Way Next Week
The County of Riverside, with its contractor Matich Corporation, will begin the highly anticipated Mecca street paving project on Monday, Dec. 21.
Department of Public Social Services Director Susan Lowe explains to newly-appointed Fourth District Supervisor John J. Benoit some of the county programs which are currently available to residents of Mecca. Supervisor Benoit was in the midst of a busy afternoon and evening touring for the first time in his new position the Mecca area. The former Indio CHP commander and state Legislator had ample opportunity to demonstrate his Spanish language skills during his multiple activities in the bustling Mecca community.
New 4th District Supervisor John J. Benoit Tours Mecca Area
Supervisor John J. Benoit toured the Mecca area Wednesday, experiencing first hand both the challenges and the available services in the bustling unincorporated community.
Household Hazardous Waste Event Dec. 12 at Fairgrounds in Indio
The County of Riverside, Waste Management Department is pleased to announce the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 12, which is open to all Riverside County residents. This event will be held at the Riverside County Fairgrounds 46-350 Arabia St., Gate 6, in Indio.
Coachella Valley Water District issues Stormwater Alert
With rain and thunderstorms pelting the valley today, the Coachella Valley Water District is reminding everyone of the potential danger when water flows down the Coachella Valley and Whitewater River stormwater channels.
John Benoit Sworn in as County’s Fourth District Supervisor
The County of Riverside has five Supervisors again.
Governor Appoints John Benoit to Riverside County Board
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced the appointment of Senator John Benoit of Bermuda Dunes to the Riverside County Board of Supervisors, representing the Fourth District.