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CELEBRATING THE RESIDENTIAL PARK COMMUNITIES FOR 64 YEARS

Left to right: Janet Mock, Jane Fonda and Rick Steves.

Announcing ‘Palm Springs Speaks’ season two speaker line-up

icking-off season two with love and laughter, Palm Springs Speaks: A Speaker Series presented actors, comedians and authors Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman discussing their new book “The Greatest Love Story Ever Told: An Oral History.” Just before Mullally and Offerman took the stage, the planning committee announced the rest of the season lineup of speakers for season two: Transgender activist and TV Producer Janet Mock, Legendary Actress, activist and author Jane Fonda, and America’s leading authority on European Travel, Rick Steves. All events are scheduled at the Richards Center for the Arts, Palm Springs High School and will include a Pre-Event Meet and Greet Reception and seating package sold separately as well as book signings after the main events. There are

different seating levels and attendees can choose your seat from a seating map; tickets start at $30 and every ticket includes a book. Janet Mock, who will appear on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at 7:30 p.m., is a New York Times bestselling author of two memoirs, “Redefining Realness” (2014) and “Surpassing Certainty” (2017). She is the host of the conversation series, “Never Before,” a writer, director and producer on Ryan Murphy’s FX series “Pose,” and a feminist tackling stigma through storytelling. Jane Fonda will appear on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. She is a legendary and award winning actress, author, activist and fitness fanatic. She has experienced a life of highs and lows and sometimes controver-

sy, and yet has overcome to become an inspiration to many. Rick Steves will appear on Sunday, March 3, 2019 at 3:30 p.m. Steves is an American travel writer, author, activist and public television and radio personality. He is known as America’s leading authority on European travel. Other speakers and bonus events may be added to the schedule and announced at a later time. Tickets for all announced speakers are on sale now. For more information or to purchase tickets go to palmspringsspeaks.org. The 2018/2019 Season of Palm Springs Speaks takes place at the Richards Center for the Arts, 2248 Ramon Road, Palm Springs.

Celebrate ‘La Gran Fiesta’ at The Living Desert The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens invites everyone to join the big party at its annual La Gran Fiesta on Saturday, October 13, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. The celebration of Hispanic culture includes musical entertainment from mariachi groups

to youth folklorico dancers, special activities, and arts and crafts. Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy a treasure hunt throughout the park and redeem their completed map for a free carousel ride. As a special gift, the first 1,000 guests will receive a pep-

per plant cultivated and grown at The Living Desert (one per person while supplies last). In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month (now through October 15) the zoo is offering one free child admission for every paid adult on Saturdays and Sundays

September 15-October 14, 2018. This promotion cannot be combined with any other offer. The Living Desert is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, visit livingdesert.org.

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Calendar of events Thursday, October 11 Concerts in the Park at 6 p.m. This week’s featured band is The Dreamboats (vintage rock n’ roll). Concertgoers are encouraged to bring picnic baskets, blankets and lawn chairs. Food trucks will be onsite. Palm Desert Civic Center Park, 43900 San Pablo Avenue, Palm Desert. palm-desert.org Friday, October 12 Sting and Shaggy at 8 p.m. The iconic artists will combine their bands to play songs from their recently-released, islandflavored collaborative album, “44/876,” and to collaborate on each other’s most celebrated hits such as “Every Breath You Take,” “Englishman In New York,” “Message In A Bottle,” “It Wasn’t Me,” “Mr. Boombastic” and “Angel.” Agua Caliente Casino Resort & Spa, 32250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. hotwatercasino.com Saturday, October 13 Open Cockpit at 10:30 a.m. Sit in the cockpit of the vintage P-47 Thunderbolt warbird. Palm

Springs Air Museum, 745 North Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs. palmspringsairmuseum.org Paint El Paseo Pink at 7 a.m. Walk for breast cancer awareness along the street of El Paseo while experiencing live music, DJs and shopping. All proceeds raised will benefit Desert Cancer Foundation. The Gardens on El Paseo, 73545 El Paseo, Palm Desert. desertcancerfoundation.org Star Party at the Monument at 7 p.m. Astronomical Society of the Desert will conduct “sky tours” and direct observations of the night sky through telescopes and giant binoculars. Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center, 51500 Highway 74, Palm Desert. desertmountains.org. Monday, October 15 Willie Nelson and Family at 8 p.m. With a six-decade career and 200-plus albums, this iconic Texan is the creative genius behind the hits “Crazy,” Red Headed Stranger” and “Stardust.” McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert. mccallumtheatre.com

What a cookie A Pennsylvania man who commutes to work in New Jersey played the lottery there after having a meal at a Chinese restaurant, at the end of which he was presented with a fortune cookie that turned out to be worth, well, a fortune. The Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC] says that he used numbers con-

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Trivia Test By Fifi Rodriguez

1. THEATER: What Stephen Sondheim play features the song “Send in the Clowns”? 2. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which president was associated with the Four Freedoms? 3. GEOLOGY: What color is the mineral malachite? 4. GEOGRAPHY: Where are the Diomede Islands located? 5. MATH: How many sides does a decagon have? 6. SPORTS: What sport involves terms such as kickflip, Caballerial and Ollie north? 7. LITERATURE: Which of Ernest Hemingway’s novels had the working title “Fiesta”? 8. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Where did the peach tree likely originate? 9. LANGUAGE: How many vowels are in the middle row of a standard keyboard? 10. ENTERTAINERS: What was singer Michael Jackson’s middle name? © 2018 King Features Synd., Inc. ANSWER TO TRIVIA ON PAGE 9

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Cabot’s Pueblo Museum celebrates Day of the Dead Day of the Dead/Día de los Muertos fosters Cabot’s vision of bringing art, culture, and people together. Cabot’s Pueblo Museum will host its third annual celebration on Saturday, October 13, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. as part of the collaborative, CV Days of los Muertos. Bring your family and friends to this free event where we celebrate our loved ones who have passed. Stop by the altars honoring Cabot and Portia Yerxa, Cole Eyraud, and Jack Webb—individuals who contributed to the future and success of Desert Hot Springs. Two other altars are honoring singer,

Selena, and Coco. Participate in our community altar that honors your loved one—bring a memento or make one at the museum. The day includes music, storytelling, and art activities—papel picado (paper cutting), paper flowers, and printmaking. The museum participates in CV Days of the Los Muertos to expand cultural awareness and community partners. Please visit

daysoflosmuertos.org for additional Day of the Dead information, programs, and details throughout the valley. Cabot’s Pueblo Museum is located at 67616 East Desert View Avenue, Desert Hot Springs, and offers tours Tuesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $13. Group tours are available. For information visit CabotsMuseum.org or call 760-329-7610.

Strange But True By Samantha Weaver

• If you wanted to dig to the center of the earth, you’d have to go down about 4,000 miles.

with great virtues are disagreeable, while others with great vices are delightful.”

you’re aware of the fact that it takes, on average, 350 squirts to get a gallon of milk.

• Are you a dipsomaniac? The root of the word is from the Greek “dipso,” meaning “thirst” — and we’re all familiar with the “mania” part. “Dipsomaniac” is just a fancy name for a drunk.

• Jewelry lovers, pay attention: Oysters aren’t the only creatures with the capability to make pearls. Pearls can come from any mollusk that makes a shell, including mussels, clams, conchs and even land snails.

• At one time the game of checkers was known as “chess for ladies.”

• It was 17th-century French author Francois de La Rochefoucauld who made the following sage observation: “Some people

• Unless you’re a professional dairy farmer who milks cows on a daily basis, it’s unlikely that

Thought for the Day: “I like an escalator because an escalator can never break, it can only become stairs. There would never be an escalator temporarily out of order sign, only an escalator temporarily stairs. Sorry for the convenience.” — Mitch Hedberg

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CROSSWORD 8. Horn’s sound 9. Honolulu’s island 10. Mix 11. High heel, e.g. 19. Disgrace 21. Apprehends 22. Ravel 23. Current fad 24. At the peak of 25. Inventory 28. Quartet 29. Largest continent 30. Las Vegas light ANSWER TO PUZZLE ON PAGE 9

26. Mouse’s kin 27. Later 29. Picnic insect 1. Ship’s staff 32. In the past 5. Thick pad 8. Mix, as a salad 33. Rope loop 34. Black or 12. Vehicle Baltic 13. She-sheep 35. Not nope 14. Sworn 36. Channels promise 15. Smile broadly 37. Charged particle 16. Look at 38. Biblical boat 17. Cleveland’s 39. Nasal tone state 41. Heavenly 18. Volcano’s beings dust 20. Human ____ 45. Employ 22. French coin 46. Turkish coin 47. Hold title to 25. ____ 49. Delicate trim Lancelot

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53. Malt drinks 54. Halfway: pref. 55. Linger 56. Certain amphibian 57. Personality part 58. ____ and now

31. Zesty flavor 40. Corgi or pony 41. Comedian King 42. Egyptian river 43. Became larger 44. West’s opposite

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1. Taxi 2. Regret 3. Airport abbr. 4. “Pretty ____” 5. Network 6. Astound 7. Smallest

48. False hair 50. Had a sandwich 51. Train unit 52. Needle hole

SUDOKU

ANSWER TO SUDOKU ON PAGE 9

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SALOME’S STARS

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WORD SEARCH

WEEK OF OCTOBER 15, 2018 BORN THIS WEEK: You have a strong sense of obligation to justice, which inspires others to follow your example and do the right thing. ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A bid for you to step in and take over an incomplete project could prove to be an excellent learning experience that you can take with you when a new opportunity opens up. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) It’s a good time for socializing, both with family and with friends. Your aspects also favor developing new relationships, any or all of which might become especially meaningful. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Your success in handling a recent difficult situation prompts a request to handle another workplace problem. But this is one you should accept only if you get all of the relevant facts. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) New information about a past decision raises some unsettling questions from an old friend. Be prepared to explain your actions fully and, if necessary, make adjustments.

ANSWER TO WORD SEARCH ON PAGE 9

ACTIVITY

ENERGY

MUSCLE

ADIPOSE

EXERCISE

NUTRITION

AEROBIC

EXPENDITURE

OBESITY

BARIATRIC

FASTING

OVERWEIGHT

LEO (July 23 to August 22) This is not a good time to share personal secrets, even with someone you’ve known for a long while. What you don’t reveal now won’t come back to haunt you later.

BODY MASS INDEX

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PORTION

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VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Pushing yourself to meet a project deadline is admirable. But be careful not to leave out important details in your rush to complete your work and send it off.

CHOLESTEROL

GRAINS

TRIGLYCERIDES

CONTROL

GYM

UNSATURATED

DIABETES

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LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Watch that you don’t take on more than you can handle when offering to help someone with a personal problem. There might be hidden factors you weren’t told about.

Pet of the Week “Pet Rescue”

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) That major move you’ve been considering could come sooner than you expected. Make sure you’ll be ready with the facts you need when decision time arrives. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Languishing relationships can benefit from a break in routine. Get out of the rut and do something new and maybe more than a little unpredictable this weekend. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Although you don’t think of yourself as a role model, your ability to make a tough decision at this time sets an example for others, who admire your courage. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) You need to move any remaining obstacles out of your way before you can take on a new challenge. Seek advice from close, trusted friends and associates. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A career change appears increasingly likely to happen during the next several weeks. It’s a good idea to start now to prepare, so you can be ready to make the move when the time comes. © 2018 King Features Syndicate, Inc.

Brain Teaser Charlotte is 13 years old. Her father Montague is 40 years old. How many years ago was Charlotte’s father four times as old as Charlotte? SEE ANSWER ON PAGE 11

Maly: Chihuahua • Adult • Female

Hi, Everyone! I’m Maly and I’m a female Chihuahua mix who’s about 3 years old. I make a petite appearance because I weigh just about 12 pounds–light enough for you to pick up and snuggle with! I also make a very cute appearance because of my smooth, black and white coat. I have a white muzzle and white paws which blend in so well. I look very fashionable and “in” with black and white being such a popular color combination. I’m all ready for Fashion Week coming up!

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I can be very sweet and loving and I like giving kisses when I’m held and cuddled. I’m also better with adults than children because adults are always so much calmer. I’m a good girl who’s looking for her furever home. That would make me so happy! Please come and visit me to see if we’d make a good team. You might fall in love with me on the spot because I’m so adorable! I sure hope so! I look forward to meeting you and going home with you. I’m all ready as I’m spayed, microchipped, and up-todate with my vaccinations. xoxo Your Magnificent Maly www.coachellapetrescuecenter.org 83-496 Avenue 51, Coachella

• California Paws Rescue: 73650 Dinah Shore Dr, Palm Desert. californiapawsrescue.com • Loving All Animals: 44635 San Rafael, Palm Desert. lovingallanimals.org • Palm Springs Animal Shelter: 4575 E. Mesquite Ave, Palm Springs. psanimalshelter.org • Animal Samaritans: 72307 Ramon Road, Thousand Palms. animalsamaritans.org • Coachella Valley Animal Campus: 72050 Pet Land Pl, Thousand Palms. rcdas.org • Kittyland Cat & Kitten Rescue: 67600 18th Ave, Desert Hot Springs. kittylandrescue.org

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Senior News Line By Matilda Charles

Paper Check Scams Back in the day the typical way we received money was via check. Getting a check in the mail, perhaps a paycheck or refund, was common. Now thieves have decided to capitalize on what is most familiar to us ... paper checks. Why are they using paper checks? Because electronic transfers can be instantaneous; paper checks take a few days to clear ... just long enough to scam you. You might be told you’ve won a prize when a check arrives in the mail, or that it’s a refund or payment for a service. Mystery shopping is a perfect example. After you do a few shops, they might tell you that you’re so reliable they have a bigger job for you: investigating money-transfer companies. They’ll send you a big check, which you’ll deposit into your account, and your job is to quickly wire the money back

as a test. The bogus check won’t have cleared yet, however, and the money you wire them will be your own cash. A fake check in the mail isn’t the only way you can run into a scam. If you decide to sell a few things via online auctions, you might be tempted to accept a check from the buyer. Don’t do it. Make yourself familiar with a pay service such as PayPal, and especially don’t accept a check that is over the amount you’re expecting. You’ll likely be told to send the “extra” money back. If you receive a check you’re not expecting, don’t cash it until you get all the details about where it came from and why you’ve received it. If you decide to deposit it, tell your bank what you’re doing so it can keep an eye on things. Do not spend the money. Wait a few weeks to see what happens. (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc.

Word play

Next time you sit down for a game of Scrabble, confuse your opponents with words like besty, ew and zomboid. You’re sure to be challenged, says the Association of Mature American Citizens

[AMAC], but take the challenge and turn to the Merriam-Webster Scrabble Dictionary and prove these three “new words” and more have been officially added to the lexicon. A besty is, of course, a very close friend. Ew is an expression of disgust. And, a zomboid is just what you think it is—someone with a zombie like demeanor. The Association of Mature American Citizens [www.amac.us] provides the Filler Files as a service on issues of concern to Americans over 50.

California American Legion to honor disabled veterans on patriot weekend In support of Disabled American Veterans throughout the Coachella Valley American Legion Riders Area 5 and Coachella Valley Disabled Veterans, a non-profit organization in Conjunction with The Patriot Weekend have joined forces for a very special event on Patriot Weekend Saturday, October 20. This event is open to the general public to participate and honor America’s Veterans in riding their motorcycles, driving their cars and/or hot rods. The Coachella Valley American Legion Riders Area 5 will donate approximately $10,000 to local veterans for a PTSD Dog, Hand Cycle for a physically disabled veteran, Agent Orange victims, and to rescued horses used to rehabilitate veterans. The American Legion Riders have a planned group ride “Sa-

lute to the Veterans Run.” At the final destination of Patriot Weekend refreshments will be served inside the beer garden, 50/50, a raffle and live entertainment. Patriot Weekend will also include a Harley-Davidson Sportster raffle, a motorcycle rodeo (motorcycle games), Palm Springs Air Museum Flyover, A Patriot Walk, Vendor Expo and much more. Pre-Register at cvdv.org. The Day of The Run starts at Palm Springs Harley Davidson (760-329-1448), 19465 N. Indian Canyon Drive, North Palm Springs. Register from 8 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. the ride leaves at 10 a.m., $20 per person, includes run pin and lunch. For more information contact Gene Hobdy/VP Area 5 California American Legion Riders 760-333-3114.

Religious Directory † BERMUDA DUNES

† LA QUINTA

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 40840 Washington Street, Bermuda Dunes, 855-474-0101, lds.org

Cornerstone Covenant Church 78150 Avenida La Fonda, La Quinta 760-771-9888, cornerstonehome.org

Congregation Beth Shalom 79733 Country Club Drive, Bermuda Dunes, 760-200-3636, congregationbethshalom.net The Garden Fellowship 79733 Country Club Dr, Bermuda Dunes, 760-360-0686, thegardenfellowship.com

† CATHEDRAL CITY Apostolic Assembly of Faith 69009 Dinah Shore Drive, Cathedral City, 760-321-2077 Glory of God Ministries 67399 East Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City. 760-321-5222, glorytogod.org Hosanna City Church 35688 Cathedral Canyon Drive, Cathedral City, 760-327-1451, hosannacitychurch.org Korean Presbyterian Church of Palm Springs 38088 Chuperosa Lane, Cathedral City 760-770-4268

† COACHELLA Islamic Society of Coachella 84650 Avenue 49, Coachella 760-398-7609, cvmosque.com Our Lady of Soledad Catholic Church 52525 Oasis, Coachella 760-398-5577, ourladyorsoledad.org Pentecostal Church of Phila 84542 Avenue 49, Coachella 760-398-2204

La Quinta Christian Fellowship 50800 Calle Paloma, La Quinta 760-564-9195, lqcfchurch.org Family Heritage Church 78998 Miles Avenue, La Quinta 760-345-0355, familyheritagechurch.com Shadow Rock Church 79390 Highway 111, La Quinta 760-771-0101, shadowrockchurch.com

† PALM SPRINGS Ajalon Baptist Church 433 West Tramway Road, Palm Springs 760-325-0313, ajalonbaptistchurch.org Desert Chapel 630 South Sunrise Way, Palm Springs 760-327-2772, desertchapel.org First Baptist Church 588 Rosa Parks Road, Palm Springs 760-325-2650, firstbaptistpalmsprings.org Church of St. Paul in the Desert 125 West El Alameda, Palm Springs 760-320-7488, stpaulsps.org Palm Springs Presbyterian Church 815 South Camino Real, Palm Springs 760-320-2769, pspresby.org Palm Springs Seventh-Day Adventist Church 620 South Sunrise Way, Palm Springs 760-327-5112, palmspringsadventistchurch.com

† PALM DESERT Calvary Chapel Palm Desert 73251 Hovley Lane, Palm Desert 760-568-9058, calvarychapelpalmdesert.com

† DESERT HOT SPRINGS

Hope Lutheran Church 45900 Portola Avenue, Palm Desert 760-346-1273, hopelutheran.church

United Methodist Church 66735 Pierson Blvd, Desert Hot Springs 760-329-5528, umcdhs.org

Champion Life Church 72745 CA-111, Palm Desert 760-835-3700, thechampionlife.org

First Baptist Church 66272 First St, Desert Hot Springs 760-329-5335, fcbcdeserthotsprings.org Christian Center 66511 8th St, Desert Hot Springs 760-329-5076, christiancenterdhs.org

† INDIAN WELLS Southwest Church 44175 Washington Stree, Indian Wells 760-200-2000, southwestchurch.com

† INDIO Apostolic Church of Indio 46601 Vargas Road, Indio 760-342-4199, apostolicchurchofindio.com First Baptist Church 82490 Dr. Carreon Blvd., Indio 760-342-6299, firstbaptistindio.org Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 81870 Avenue 48, Indio 760-775-3611, lds.org Coachella Valley Christian Church 50100 Jackson Street, Indio 760-347-1229, cvchristianchurch.com Las Palmas Community Church 47783 Monroe Street, Indio 760-347-0051, laspalmascc.org

The Journey Baptist Church 43400 Warner Trailer, Palm Desert 760-345-8505, journeypd.com Palm Desert-Oasis SDA Church 74200 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert 760-568-0809, adventistfaith.org Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 72960 Parkview Drive, Palm Desert 760-837-0437, lds.org

† RANCHO MIRAGE JPL Bible Church 39001 Monterey Avenue, Rancho Mirage 760-346-7474, jplbiblechurch.com Saint Garabed Armenian Apostolic Church of the Desert 38905 Monterey Avenue, Rancho Mirage 760-773-2155, aacod.org Victory Christian Center 34500 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage 760-328-3313, victorychristian.org

† THOUSAND PALMS Hope Community SDA Church 31145 Plantation Drive, Thousand Palms 760-408-5998, hccsda.org Faith Community Church 31130 Plantation Dr, Thousand Palms 760-902-9287, faithcommunitychurch.us

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Recipe of the Week

The Kitchen Diva By Angela Shelf Medearis

Autumn’s Superstar Fruits and Vegetables

hile the markets and grocery stores are brimming with beautiful fruits and vegetables in the warmer months, there’s also a delicious variety of fruits and vegetables when the weather turns cooler. To stay healthy and ward off diseases, it’s important to include fruits and vegetables in your diet year-round. Here are some of the superstar fruits and vegetables of the fall and winter months. Sweet Potatoes: Loaded with beta-carotene (which the body makes into vitamin A), vitamin C, potassium, fiber, iron and vitamin B-6, sweet potatoes have more nutrients than regular white potatoes and can replace white potatoes in some recipes. Try them mashed, baked or as a dessert. Apples: This traditional fall favorite is readily available in the supermarket, or you can pick your own at a nearby orchard. They are a quick, easy snack and can be paired with peanut butter or cheese for protein. Apples contain antioxidants, which may help protect against certain cancers and reduce levels of LDL, or bad cholesterol. Apples have vitamin C, vitamin K and fiber. Broccoli: A versatile vegetable that can be eaten raw or cooked, hot or cold, by itself or with other foods. Broccoli can help prevent cancer and heart disease and boost the immune system. Nutrients in broccoli include vitamins C, A and B-6, iron, calcium, magnesium and vitamin E. Green Beans: This vegetable is high in vitamin K, which protects red blood cells and helps reduce

the severity of asthma, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. They also contain vitamin C, potassium, folate, iron and magnesium. Spinach: Dark green veggies contain a variety of nutrients that a healthy body needs. Spinach is packed with vitamin A, vitamin K, iron, folate, magnesium, vitamin C, calcium, potassium, fiber and vitamin E. Spinach also has antioxidants and anti-cancer agents. Frozen or fresh spinach can be added to just about any meal. Winter Squash and Pumpkin: Winter squash includes acorn, butternut, Hubbard, spaghetti and turban and have hard, thick skins and seeds. Pumpkin is a great source of beta carotene, a powerful antioxidant that is good for the eyes. It also contains potassium. Canned or prepared fresh, pumpkin can be made into a variety of soups, baked goods and desserts. Try this wonderful recipe for Crispy Pork Chops with Pumpkin Apple Butter. It’s the perfect showcase for autumn fruits and vegetables. CRISPY PORK CHOPS WITH PUMPKIN APPLE BUTTER You can use fresh or canned and mashed sweet potatoes instead of the pumpkin puree. Any remaining Pumpkin Apple Butter will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, or you can freeze it in an air-tight container for up to 3 months. It’s also delicious on bread, pancakes or waffles. If you’re pressed for time, a good quality, commercially made jar of pumpkin butter also will work well for this recipe. • 1 (14-ounce) can pumpkin puree • 1/2 cup apple juice • 1/4 cup water • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar, stevia or agave syrup

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• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg or cloves • 1 teaspoon ground ginger • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 8 (1/4-inch thick) boneless pork chops • 2 tablespoons poultry seasoning • 1 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper • 1/2 cup Panko white or whole-wheat bread crumbs • 1/2 cup all-purpose or whole-wheat flour • 1 egg, beaten with 3 tablespoons of water • 1/4 cup oil for frying 1. Whisk together pumpkin puree, apple juice, water, brown sugar, nutmeg, ginger and cinnamon in a saucepan until smooth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to mediumlow and simmer until the mixture has reached the consistency of applesauce, about 10 minutes. 2. Meanwhile, sprinkle the pork chops with 1 tablespoon poultry seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper. 3. In a medium bowl, mix together the bread crumbs, flour, the remaining 1 tablespoon of poultry seasoning, the remaining teaspoon of salt and black pepper, and

the 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper until well-combined. Pour the crumb mixture into a shallow dish. 4. Dip the pork chops in the egg, shake off excess. Firmly press the pork chops into the Panko mixture to coat on both sides. 5. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add breaded pork chops and cook until golden brown on both sides and cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. 6. Place 2 tablespoons of the pumpkin apple butter on each plate. Place the pork chops on the pumpkin butter. Serve with a side of steamed spinach, green beans or broccoli. Makes 8 pork chops. Angela Shelf Medearis is an awardwinning children’s author, culinary historian and the author of seven cookbooks. Her new cookbook is “The Kitchen Diva’s Diabetic Cookbook.” Her website is divapro. com. To see how-to videos, recipes and much, much more, Like Angela Shelf Medearis, The Kitchen Diva! on Facebook. Recipes may not be reprinted without permission from Angela Shelf Medearis. (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc., and Angela Shelf Medearis

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Now Here’s A Tip By JoAnn Derson

• Many public libraries are offering services that you’d never expect! I found that some libraries will let you reserve books online, renew your due date or even have books delivered to your home. Some have regular seminars on all kinds of topics. Check out your public library today! • Give ripped jeans a new look with fun colored and patterned tights underneath. This works especially well for jeans whose holes have gotten out of control. • “If you can print your boarding pass online, do it! It saved us close to half an hour the last time we flew, and with security lines being as long as they are, it’s time we needed to get to the terminal.” — I.B. in South Carolina

• The first choice for unclogging a drain should be a nontoxic one. Try pouring a half cup of baking soda down the drain, followed by a cup of full-strength vinegar. Wait 10 minutes, then run hot water, if possible. • Use the news! Fold a section of newspaper to fit in your crisper drawer. It soaks up ambient moisture, keeping veggies crisp and fresh! • “Purging is a daily sport in my house. Whenever a reusable tote gets a little worn down, I put it in my closet and fill it with things I no longer wear. As soon as it’s full, I drop it off at the thrift shop on my way to lunch during the week.” — E.S. in Florida (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc.

Nightlife at The Nest

The most fun you can have in public, plus food and drink

ou don’t have to be a local to know that The Nest is a central hub of delectable dinner, live music and late-night frivolity every night of the week. It’s gained a reputation as the definitive gathering spot or the final stop after a night out. Proprietors Dodi and Kevin Henry are personable hosts, well known in the business and philanthropic communities throughout Coachella Valley. On any given night, the bar scene is packed with residents and out of towners of all ages. Some guests like to visit for dinner in the clubby, comfy dining room before alighting in the lounge, while many prefer the piano bar and lounge to be their only destination. On Sunday, Monday and Wednesday through Saturday nights, Kevin Henry himself performs from either 7:30 p.m. or 8 p.m. until midnight, drawing dancers onto the crowded floor with popular hits from multiple genres. Tuesday nights and Wednesday through Saturday nights, Tim Burleson provides the featured entertainment starting at 7:30 p.m. On Sunday afternoons and evenings, diners, drinkers and dancers enjoy the Old School Jam Session with Tim Burleson from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., and the bar menu is available from 3 p.m. until closing.

Happy hour, early bird and full dinner menus are unparalleled. Dining room selections include appetizers like veal and tenderloin meatballs ($12), baked artichoke dip ($10), adriatic sausages ($15) and lots of others. Tantalizing entrees feature specialties like spinach cannelloni ($26), blackened Scottish salmon ($34), Australian half rack of lamb ($45), 18-ounce Peter’s prime bone-in ribeye steak ($58) and many others. Entrees are served with a choice of wedge or Caesar salad or soup of the day. All happy hour selections are $8 each, every afternoon into evening, serving tasty items like stuffed cabbage rolls, Dodi’s pasta with sausage, nest burger, calamari fritti and others. The lounge and restaurant both offer an extensive, curated wine list and full cocktail bar. Any way you slice it, a visit to The Nest will guarantee that your evening falls into perfect order. The Nest is located at 75188 Highway 111 in Indian Wells. Open daily from 4:30 to 11 p.m., Monday through Sunday. Daily happy hour served from 4 to 7 p.m. For more information, visit gotothenest.com.

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Social Security Matters Ask Rusty – A “Surprise” Medicare Premium Increase Dear Rusty: I don’t know if my situation is unique but here it is. Years ago, I bought savings bonds to add to my retirement and now that I have cashed some in, I not only must pay income tax on the interest, but the added income has put me above an established allowable income, so my Medicare premiums have increased, and that increase is taken out of my social security benefits. It seems I am being punished for being someone who planned ahead for retirement. It’s bad enough that I am taxed on 85% of my social security payments but with this added surprise my benefits are declining each year. There seems to be a lack of information on Social Security and Medicare benefits and penalties. Thanks for providing a forum to air my situation. Signed: Surprised and Frustrated

Dear Surprised: I fully understand your dilemma, and I agree that some of the risks to Social Security benefits from changing income levels aren’t widely publicized. From what you’ve told me, it appears that you are being affected by a Medicare provision referred to as “IRMAA”, or the Income-Related Medicare Adjustment Amount. The IRMAA provision provides that if a beneficiary’s annual Modified Adjusted Gross Income exceeds certain levels, they must pay a higher Medicare Part B premium and a supplemental amount for their Part D premium for prescription drug coverage. And since the Part B premium is deducted from your Social Security benefit, IRMAA can, indeed, lower your net Social Security benefit payment. The base Part B premium for 2018 is $134 but exceeding the base in-

come amount of $85,000 filing “single” (or $170,000 filing “Married-Jointly) will mean a higher Part B premium - anywhere from $187.50 to $428.60 (instead of $134) depending upon the level of annual income. Since you told me you cashed in some savings bonds, which pushed you “above an established allowable income,” there may be something you can do to ease the impact. Medicare recognizes that situations sometimes occur which temporarily boost one’s income into the IRMAA range, and so provides for a way you can prove that your normal annual income isn’t truly as high as recently reported to the IRS. You can do this by submitting Form SSA-44 and claiming a “life changing event” which will allow you to explain that your an-

nual income was artificially high for just one year. Here is a link to that form: https://www.ssa.gov/ forms/ssa-44.pdf. If approved, this could result in your Medicare premium in subsequent years being returned to the amount it was before cashing in those savings bonds. You will have to pay the higher premium for the year in question and if your income in subsequent years continues to exceed the IRMAA level your Medicare premium will not be adjusted. But since you’re now aware of IRMAA you may be able to better manage redeeming any investments you may have. I recently published another article on this topic, which you may find of interest. Here is a link to that article: http://socialsecurityreport.org/ask-rusty-irmaa-andmedicare-premiums/.

The punch line was a payoff A pair of practical jokers hit the jackpot when they surreptitiously put up a homemade poster on the wall of their local McDonald’s in Houston, TX. The Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC] says it all started when the two noticed that the eatery was adorned with multiple posters showing

individuals of various ethnicity noshing away at their fast food of choice. As Jevh Maravilla explained it: “They had other races, but no Asians, so we felt like it was our duty to put ourselves up there.” It took a while, but after painstakingly producing photos of themselves eating store bought fries and

putting together a rather professional looking advertisement, they quickly and quietly put it up on a blank wall. And, they taped their escapade from start to finish and posted it on YouTube. They were secretive about their project because they thought the store and the company might frown on their

endeavor. Instead, McDonald’s recently presented each of them with $25,000 for their efforts. You might say it was a joke with a very rewarding punch line. The Association of Mature American Citizens provides the Filler Files as a service on issues of concern to Americans over 50.

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Soap Updates By Dana Block

Wyatt celebrated his new job offer with Sally. Brooke felt guilty for not telling Bill that Ridge had blackmailed the judge. Bill then made admissions of regret to Brooke before sweeping her up in a kiss, which Steffy secretly witnessed. Brooke swore Katie to secrecy about the real reason Judge McMullen ruled in her favor. Steffy went straight to her father and told him about Brooke’s betrayal. Ridge then confronted Brooke, and the two accused each other of being disloyal, capped off by Brooke inadvertently admitting that the kiss Steffy witnessed was the second one she shared with Bill. Katie struggled with her guilt as she watched Bill bonding with Will by helping him with his homework. Wait to See: Charlie makes an unexpected proposal to Pam.

Days of Our Lives Eric reunited with Nicole. Mimi had some choice words for Bonnie about her lies. Abe and Sheila continued to clash. Sami dug deeper into the mystery surrounding EJ. Marlena and John got closer to unraveling the truth about what happened the night of their nuptials. Eric was shocked by Nicole’s news. Kristen was being followed. Lucas uncovered a key bit of information about Bonnie’s miracle baby. Lani’s jealousy got the best of her. Mimi had enough of the games. Xander found an ally. Wait to See: The mystery patient calls out a familiar name.

General Hospital Margaux had an ace up her sleeve and stood firm in her decision. Kim was ready to take drastic measures. Drew got the break he needed. Jason agreed with Carly for once. Mike shared his concerns. Oscar starts a new day with Liz. Julian offered his expert advice. Finn was taken aback. Felicia made a big announcement. Griffin looked forward to the future. Maxie felt a bit deflated. Scotty and Ava shared a deep conversation. Nina regretted her actions. Jordan ex-

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pressed her regrets. Michael was extremely nervous. Aiden continued to struggle at school. Sonny’s conversation with Jason was cut short. Elizabeth paid Sam a visit. Lulu’s marriage was strained. Wait to See: Ava finds a new drinking buddy.

The Young and the Restless Sharon, Phyllis, Victoria and Nikki all received anonymous threatening letters. Cane was upset to see Lily creating a tough persona in order to cope with the stress of prison life. After arguing with her, Cane realized that he was being selfish and promised to love Lily no matter what. Rey did a background check on Kyle and learned that he was recently arrested for digging up a grave. Lola told Rey to mind his own business. With Billy out at Jabot, Ashley pressured Traci to overturn the Blood Abbott Clause so that she could run for the CEO position. Despite Traci’s misgivings, she called the vote, and the clause was overturned. Kyle then doublecrossed Ashley. Wait to See: A secret about J.T. is revealed.

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Cathedral City Senior Center Announces ‘Friendly Caller’ Program Senior citizens living alone can present a significant problem for their families, their neighbors, their communities and themselves notes a National Academy of Sciences study. Both isolation and loneliness are associated with higher risk of mortality in adults aged 52 years and older. “People who live longer and lack social contacts may be at increased risk of death if acute symptoms develop,” notes the study. “That’s because there is less of a network of confidantes to prompt medical attention,” the study concludes. Researchers suggest that isolation causes or worsens several conditions:

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The Cathedral City Senior Center does everything it can to serve the needs of all seniors living in and around Cathedral City. Many seniors make this task easy because they show up for the activities of the center. For one reason or another, other seniors remain

isolated in their homes. Helping this group becomes significantly more challenging. “The center has started a new program – Friendly Callers – that reaches out to isolated people by telephone. One part of the program has volunteers making live calls on a routine basis, giving social contact and helping people avoid the pitfalls of isolation. The other part of the program is ‘automated calls.’ If the client doesn’t pick up after two or three tries, center personnel follow up by contacting the local authorities. Two well-known local funders, the Coachella Valley Wellness Foundation and the Grace Helen Spearman Charitable Foundation, joined with private donors to set up and maintain this program for its first year. Citizens who know friends and neighbors who live alone and could use the service, call Bob or Pat at the Senior Center at 760-321-1548. People may also learn about volunteering with ‘Friendly Callers’ or other programs at the center.

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2. President Franklin Roosevelt 6. Skateboarding 3. Green

7. “The Sun Also Rises”

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