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Latinas Rule! Comically, That Is

BY LESLIE ANDREWS Photos Cathy Jardine for Desert Local News Four Latinas rocked the house at Spotlight 29 Casino with memorable humor and loads of laughs from the audience. It was all happening at the Latin Divas Of Comedy night. However, the show started off somber as a tribute video was played to honor one Marilyn Martinez, who was a Latin Divas cast member that passed away last year in December. Still, audiences were laughing at her jokes. Martinez joked about being overweight and about working as a phone sex operator. Then the magic happened when host Alex Reymundo took to the stage and introduced the four ladies, one at a time. Reymundo was also part of the act, as he joked about being an immigrant and about the common stereotypes of Hispanic Americans. "When I came to this country at the age of two, I learned two languages at a time,? he said. "My grandmother only learned how to curse in English.? One of the divas, Sandra Valls, came out, and literally has been out as a gay Latina woman. She picked on members of the audience, calling them "gay?, but still, those whom she picked on had a great time. "Isn't football the gayest sport around?? she asked. "Guys in tight pants grab the ball between each others' legs, and then they shower together after the game.? Then came Sara Contreras and Mo- nique Marvez. Both ladies were extremely funny and audience members nearly died laughing at both of their acts. After the show, all four of the divas and Reymundo got a chance to meet with the audience as they were leaving their seats to sign autographed copies of their DVDs. Local fans were blown away by the Divas and their performances. "I loved the show,? said Manny Anzeldua, from Coachella. "I enjoyed being picked on by them.? Patricia Gonzales of Thousand Palms loved the show so much she bought both DVDs. "I had a wonderful time,? she said. "It was a blast.?

DHS Women's Club Presents Scholarships

BY LESLIE ANDREWS DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA- Eighteen students from the Desert Hot Springs High School received scholarships on Tuesday, courtesy of the DHS Women's Club during a special luncheon and raffle that was held at the Miracle Springs Hotel and Spa. Amongst those honored were Annelise Allen, Brooke Cook, Carla Coronado, Dwight Davis, Anna Diaz, Ernesto Diaz, Daniel Duarte, Caitlin Huddleston, Wendy Leon, Christina Montes, Erica Munoz, Natalia Murcia, Edith Ochoa, Rocio Ramon, Carmen Reyna, Celia Rodriguez, Tierra Saban and Rita Sandoval. "I'm so excited and relieved,? said Cook, one of the recipients. "I plan to go to Cal State Long Beach. I'm so thankful for the money I received.? Each of the eighteen received $1,000 to be applied to their college of choice and to further their studies in any fields they wish to pursue. In addition, all six schools within the city limits received funding of $750 each to be used towards school sup- 27 Mike Bickford with honor student plies and expenses, courtesy of the group. Each student had to have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher (a B average) in order to qualify for the scholarships. "It's an exciting combination of our year-round efforts to raise money for our students,? said DHSWC president Gloria Hayes. "We are very happy to have provided $18,000 for them.? Some of the special awards were presented by corporate and personal sponsors, which include Desert Valley Disposal, Michael Bickford (owner of Miracle Springs), Janet Jenks, Roberts Family Trust/Linda and Orville Blake and Maureen Williams. Plus many groups, including the ROTC, the High School Band and the Desert Springs Middle School Debate Team were recipients of monetary awards. The Desert Hot Springs Women's Club is an all-volunteer organization and their fundraising always goes back to the community in which they serve in.

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