Cathedral City Receives Clean Audit Report
The Cathedral City Finance Department recently received a clean audit of its
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ending June
30, 2006. Moreland and Associates, who have audited the City’s CAFR for the
past three years, gave their unqualified opinion on the City’s CAFR with no
management letter – that means there were no finding important enough to
report.
Last year The Cathedral City Finance Department received two
prestigious awards for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
For the
first time, the city received a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in
Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the
United States and Canada (GFOA) and an Outstanding Financial Reporting award
from the California Society of Municipal Finance Officers (CSMFO).
Recycling Event a Big Hit
Last weekend’s recycling events were a huge success. Over 1,000 residents
participated in the home hazardous waste, Tire and Shredding Events. The
next shredding event will be held Saturday May 5th.
Did you miss the Cathedral City Jazz Band
Concert?
The recent Public Arts Commission Live Arts Concert
featuring the Cathedral City High School Jazz Band was an inspiring
performance. The professional level of the performance put on by the young
musicians was received with enthusiasm by a Standing Room Only and
appreciative audience.
The performance was videoed on the City’s Granicus
system that normally records our City Council meetings. If you would like to
watch and listen to the concert, go to the City’s website at
www.cathedralcity.gov and click the concert link under “What’s New.”
Give ‘em Hell, Harry
Justin
Blake will appear in a one man show as the plain spoken President Harry S.
Truman. This exciting drama about the Truman White House years captures the
story of an improbable but great statesman, the events of his time and his
important decisions. Truman was known for his colorful expressions such as –
”the buck stops here” and “if you can’t stand the heat, stay out of the
kitchen” – among many others. The performance, which is presented by the
Cathedral City Public Arts Commission and made possible, in part, by a grant
from the Riverside Community Foundation, will be Friday, March 30th, at 7 pm
in the Cathedral City Council Chambers. For more information call
760-770-0340.
Do You Think Your Pet Has
What it Takes to Help Others?
Want to transform your pet into
an animal that can help humans in need?
The Riverside County Department of
Animal Services is offering the public a chance to connect with an Inland
therapy-animal organization that could help transform a household pet into
something so much more.
Animal Services is inviting the public to a pet
therapy introduction meeting on Monday, March 12 at its Riverside shelter,
5950 Wilderness Ave. The meeting, which runs from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.,
will give people a chance to learn about what is required to certify a pet
as a therapy animal. The discussion will include the necessary steps
outlined by the Delta Society's pet partner program. The Delta Society is
the largest pet therapy organization in the United States. Its teams of
dogs, cats, rabbits and other domestic animals visit countless hospitals,
schools, and nursing homes nationwide.
On Saturday, April 14, Paws to
Heal, an Inland therapy dog group, will host an evaluations and
certification day. But those interested in that event must attend the March
12 meeting to find out if their pet meets the basic requirements.
Riverside County Animal Services Senior Behaviorist Teryn Hartnett is
available for interviews to talk about the healing powers of animals. Such
animals that visit hospitals and convalescent homes spark mental well being.
Studies show that animals help lessen loneliness, depression and fear for
those who receive a therapy dog visit.
Another new trend is that the
animals are being used to assist children struggling with reading. The
children read to the therapy animal, which helps boost confidence in public
speaking.
Please note: The March 12 meeting is for pet owners only, so
please leave your pets at home.
For more information about the Riverside
County Department of Animal Services:
www.rcdas.org
For more information about the Delta Society:
www.deltasociety.org/home.htm
For specific information about the Delta Society’s studies about the health
and psychological benefits of therapy animals:
http://www.deltasociety.org/AnimalsResourcesHealth.htm.
March Events at the Cathedral City Library
Food For Thought
March 10-April 21
Read 5 books and earn a free
hamburger from In-N-Out! Children between the ages of 4-12 are eligible to
participate. For every 5 books read, the child will receive a Food For
Thought Achievement Award, including a coupon for a free In-N-Out hamburger.
For more information, stop by the library or call 328-4262. This program is
sponsored by In-N-Out Burger®.
Be Cool
Saturday,
March 10 at 1:00
Presented by John Hacker, PE
Make your home cooler, and
improve energy efficiency. Do your part to help reduce global warming and
lower your utility bills by up to 40%!
FREE TAX HELP!
Now through April
12
Every Tuesday & Thursday 10:00-1:00
Cathedral City Library
Community Room
Free Tax Preparation & Counseling, provided by AARP. No
appointments necessary; just walk in & sign up. IRS-certified volunteers
provide free tax counseling and preparation services to low- and
middle-income taxpayers, with special attention to those ages 60 and older.
For more information about the AARP Tax-Aide program, call 1-888-AARP-NOW or
visit their website at
www.aarp.org/money/taxaide.
“Log On @ the Library”
Every Monday
10:00 - 11:00
Want to learn how to use computers? FREE adult
beginner-level computer class! Learn how to use computers, set up an email
account, surf the internet, use word processing, and more! Get free tips,
advice, and answers to your basic computer questions. No reservations, but
class size is limited. Call 328-4262 for more information.
