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Alliance of Desert Theatres connects producing companies during pandemic
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ith concerns about how the coronavirus pandemic will affect the performing arts community in the Coachella Valley, and beyond, a new group has formed. Six local, producing theatre companies have created the Alliance of Desert Theatres. Its mission statement reads: A cooperative of producing theatre companies that network and take action in order to advocate for and nurture a vibrant performing arts community. The Alliance started with a Zoom call. Since that first virtual meeting the group, which consists primarily of the theatres’ artistic directors, senior management, and business representatives, has created several working committees, shared information and ideas about bulk purchasing power, co-op advertising, health regulations, and other important updates, as the coronavirus information is a moving target. At the forefront of the discussions are how to open live performing arts venues safely and how theatre companies can continue to enrich people’s lives. All theatres are awaiting state and county guidelines, which they expect will include information about social distancing, wearing masks and sanitation. With Coachella Valley theatres located in five different cities and with auditoriums ranging in seating capacity from 80-208, individual theatres may have hyper-local
regulations to comply with as well. Some area companies must also reinvent themselves under policies currently being established by the Actors’ Equity Association. These regulations will likely focus on the health and safety of its members. The theatre companies currently participating in the Alliance are: Coachella Valley Repertory, Desert Ensemble Theatre Company, Desert Theatreworks, Dezart Performs, Green Room Theatre and Palm Canyon Theatre. These theatres are all nonprofit organizations that rely heavily on donations, grants, fundraisers and ticket sales to break even each year. Since the pandemic, some theatres have reached out to donors independently or held virtual fundraisers, knowing the current economic climate is volatile. Although much is unknown
summoned eight of his fellow military officers to Julia’s house, where he conducted a service for the bird.
• It’s not every day that a man in love demonstrates his affection by holding a funeral, but future president Ulysses S. Grant wasn’t every man. When his future wife Julia’s pet canary died, he painstakingly fashioned a small coffin for it, which he painted yellow, then
• During the Great Fire of New Orleans in 1788, priests refused to allow church bells to be rung as fire alarms because it was Good Friday. As a result, 856 buildings burned during the conflagration. • Babe Ruth once said he knew he didn’t swing hard enough if “a little poop didn’t come out.”
about the reopening of venues and events, including theatre productions, local producing companies are still creating and planning for the future. Some companies are producing online performances and concerts. Some theatres are anticipating a fall reopen, while others are planning for January 2021. No matter the speculated date, which will ultimately be determined by health and government regulations, production royalties must be paid in advance for the number of potential ticket sales per performance – a difficult number to commit to with capacity policies unknown. Auditions and casting must still take place in order to secure performers and begin preproduction such as costuming. Many of the valley’s theatres stopped mid-production or ceased to open a readied production, so their stages remain as they were when stay-at-home orders were announced in mid-March. With these images in mind, the Alliance is discussing ways to get the word out to patrons that the local stages await the return of their audiences. The group continues to make itself known and welcomes other area producing theatres, including those in the Hi Desert, to join. Individuals or businesses interested in supporting the local performing arts community are encouraged to donate directly to their beloved Coachella Valley theatres.
In This Issue
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1. ASTRONOMY: How often does the Sun rotate on its axis? 2. GEOGRAPHY: What is the state capital of Delaware? 3. GOVERNMENT: Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution limits presidents to two terms in office? 4. HISTORY: What was the highest social class in the early Roman empire? 5. ENTERTAINERS: Which 20th-century actress was born with the name Lucille LeSueur? 6. TELEVISION: What were the names of Elly May’s two pet chimpanzees in “The Beverly Hillbillies”? 7. ART: Which artist painted “The Persistence of Memory”? 8. MOVIES: What kind of gun did Clint Eastwood carry in the “Dirty Harry” series? 9. MUSIC: Which singer-songwriter’s nickname was “The Lizard King”? 10. FOOD & DRINK: What is the most expensive spice on earth? © 2020 King Features Synd., Inc. ANSWER TO TRIVIA ON PAGE 6
• August Rodin’s work “The Age of Bronze” was so realistic that some people thought he’d actually sacrificed a real person inside the cast.
quite like Byron before), he not only found a bear to keep as a pet, but also took it for walks around the grounds on a leash.
• English poet Lord Byron was a student at Cambridge University when he took issue with the ban on keeping dogs as pets, so he came up with a unique way of getting back at the school: Since there was no prohibition in the fine print against bears on campus (probably because they’d never had a pupil
• Despite being raised and identifying as Jewish, singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen spent five years in seclusion at the Mt. Baldy Zen Center in California and was ordained a Buddhist monk in 1996. (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Local restaurants here were supposed to be able to open for inside sit-down service next week. Depending on the square footage, up to 50 people at a time were going to be allowed inside. Then, suddenly, the permission was rescinded and those restaurants won’t be opening. Instead, they’ll all have to continue with carry-out and curbside service for the foreseeable future. I for one am massively relieved. The pressure had been building with friends as we waited out the months in lockdown. We’d be first in line at our favorite restaurant when it reopened, said a few of them. We’d make advance reservations. Others wondered how many of us could sit around one table. It would be like old times, they said. And, they insisted, we would all go. I was going to be the hold out, but
Are High Rehoming Fees Legitimate? ANSWER ON PAGE 6
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Dear Paw’s Corner In a private Facebook group I belong to, someone is offering a pet for adoption, saying it belonged to their recently deceased mother-in-law. They want a $650 fee for “rehoming” the pet, because they say it has AKC registration. Is this a legitimate fee? It seems awfully steep. — James in Burlington, Vermont Dear James: Rehoming fees are a fact of life for private pet placements, but $650 to simply adopt a pet is unreasonably steep. That isn’t to say that rehoming fees are a bad thing. A reasonable rehoming fee can prevent a pet from being adopted by people
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they didn’t know that. They made assumptions about my participation. They didn’t suspect, because they didn’t ask, that being first into a restaurant for a sit-down meal was not something I wanted to do. Are you in this position? As varying degrees of “open” are spreading across the country, as many types of businesses open in different ways, some of us are being coaxed (pushed?) to participate, to get out and support local businesses that have taken great financial hits during this long lockdown. Don’t do it if you’re not comfortable. If the coronavirus numbers are still rising in your area to a degree that makes you nervous, don’t go out yet, even if the authorities say certain businesses can open. Stand your ground, strongly if you must. Your small contribution to a local restaurant or other business won’t make or break their financial situation. You don’t need to feel responsible for their financial health ... but you do need to be responsible for your health. Don’t go out until you’re ready. (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.
with bad intentions, who can’t financially care for a pet, or who are impulsively adopting a cute little dog that they might abandon at the first hiccup in behavior. The flip side is someone abusing the rehoming fee for personal profit. That person may claim that the fee offsets their costs of caring for the pet, but when the rehoming fee far outstrips the cost of adopting from a shelter, it’s time to proceed with caution. Find out what the local shelter charges to adopt a pet and ask online what average rehoming fees are for your area. If you’re interested in the dog, contact the offerer and find out as many details as possible about its breed, temperament, health and the environment it lives in. Do not send any money beforehand. You need to meet both them and the dog in person, and no money should change hands until both sides agree (in writing, ideally) to the rehoming. Further, if they are truly concerned for the dog’s welfare, they will have questions for you -- maybe even an application -- to make sure you are genuinely adopting the dog and will be a good owner. (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.
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find the most unusual or complex words. It gets them reading and looking! Preschool-age kids can use a magazine to do a scavenger hunt for certain items, like colors, animals, kitchen items, etc.
• Someone late for dinner? To keep potatoes warm without drying them out (as would happen in an oven), set their serving dish in a larger pan of hot water and cover. • “I use a small plastic bowl as a scoop in my big bag of potting mix. It’s a good amount to pot a small plant, and I can hold my pot over the bowl to save the soil.” — R.F. in Oregon • Challenge your school-age kids or grandkids to a “word scavenger hunt” in the daily newspaper. You can have them search for words relating to a particular subject, or have a contest to see who can
• Give your buttons a boost! Use clear nail polish to strengthen the strings holding your buttons in place. Just a drop on the face of each button, and let dry. You’ll never know it’s there, but it definitely helps. • “Remember this old trick when camping: Use salt to keep ice cold and slow the melt. In fact, I salt the ice in the cooler whenever we use it, camping or not!” — G.L. in South Carolina • Mark a reusable water bottle with time measurements so you’ll know if you are drinking enough during the day. (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.
Jewish Family Service of the Desert to reopen counseling and business offices
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he need is great and, with an abundance of caution, JFS will be opening its offices for in-person counseling beginning Wednesday, July 1, and will continue to offer popular “Telehealth” counseling to those who prefer that platform. In reopening the office, JFS will be following all State, County and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention safety protocol guidelines. Throughout the 3-month closure, JFS has been committed to providing stellar services to the Coachella Valley through their “Telehealth” program, which has enabled the counselors to stay engaged with their clients with no lapse of service. “As we navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic, the health,
safety and wellness of our entire staff, clients and volunteers is our utmost priority as we begin to open our doors for in-person counseling,” said Kraig Johnson, Executive Director, JFS Desert. Mr. Johnson was recently named JFS Desert’s Executive Director. For anyone interested in scheduling an in-person counseling session for yourself or if you know anyone who has a need for counseling or financial assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact JFS by phone or by email. To set up a counseling appointment for new client call 760-325-4088 ext. 121 or email intake@jfsdesert.org. Existing clients call 760-325-4088 or email appointments@jfsdesert.org
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4. Word element meaning ear 5. Amino acid (abbr.) 6. Promotions 7. Actress Lathan 8. Clothed 9. Unwell 10. Loosen 11. Cephalopod mollusks 12. __ at Obdurata: Harmful papal bull 14. Musical composition 17. Irish bar 18. Greek island 20. Afflict 23. Goes by 24. Ambience 25. Video game ANSWER TO PUZZLE ON PAGE 6 manufacturer 26. Surplus 18. Soul and 41. Small group Marketing of people calypso song Administration 44. Pulitzer 19. Murres 29. Football position winning 21. Irish river 30. Electronic scientist 22. Accepts as true musical style 27. The Bay State 45. Unique (abbr.) S. American 28. 1950s 31. Furniture with mammal Hollywood open shelves 48. Energy, icon 32. Clouds of gas style and 33. Blood type in outer space enthusiasm 34. In a way, 35. Indian midwife 49. One who became lost 36. Packers’ signal works for you 36. Large primate caller 50. Snakelike fish 38. Secret 37. A spongelike cake leavened 51. Consumers political clique with yeast 40. Cry weakly DOWN 38. Mama __, 41. Gomer __, 1. Cylindrical sacs folk singer marine 2. Extinct North 39. Visual 42. Academic Bill Germanic metaphor of Rights language (computers) 43. Negatives 3. Late rocker 44. Hip hop icon 40. Trim by Allman Kool Moe __ cutting
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Q: Christian Slater is one of my favorite actors from the ‘80s. I loved him in “Heathers.” Does he have any new projects coming out once the pandemic is over? — C.U. A: Slater, who looks fantastic at 50, had his first role in the daytime drama “Search for Tomorrow” before he was even a teen. His father, Michael Hawkins, also acted on soaps (“Ryan’s Hope), and his mother, Mary Jo Slater, was a casting director. The first time I remember hearing Christian Slater’s name was in 1989 when he starred as a skateboarder in the film “Gleaming the Cube,” but it wasn’t until later that same year in the movie “Heathers,” where he channeled a young Jack Nicholson, that his stock soared. While he’s been gainfully employed for more than 30 years now, his career has had its ups and downs. Fortunately, it’s been on the upswing for the past five years, resulting in a Golden Globe win for his role in the critically acclaimed series “Mr. Robot.” Also, you don’t have to wait until after the pandemic to see him in something new. He’s currently starring in the second season of the anthology series “Dirty John” on the USA Network, which is based on the true crime story of Betty Broderick. Q: I was so sad to hear that Andy Cohen had to find his dog a new home. Did he take him to a shelter? — B.S. A: Producer and talk-show host (“Watch What Happens Live” on Bravo) Andy Cohen recently made the tough decision to rehome his
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Brain Teaser Which part of a road do Ghost’s love to travel the most? SEE ANSWER ON PAGE 6
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dog, Wacha, but it’s a place the beagle mix knows well — a residence in Connecticut where he stayed when Cohen vacationed. Fans know Wacha well from his visits to Andy’s talk show set and Instagram page, but he did have a reputation for being a bit unpredictable. (He reportedly nipped at pal Anderson Cooper one time). After Andy’s son Benjamin was born, Wacha seemed to be adjusting well to the change, but apparently something happened recently where dog behavior experts told Cohen it would be best to rehome his four-legged friend. Cohen recently visited Wacha at his new home and took him for a walk. His new owner stated that Wacha is doing great, and Cohen plans on visiting on a regular basis. Q: I love the musical comedy “Perfect Harmony,” but a friend of mine heard that it’s been canceled. Is there not going to be a second season? — P.A. A: We could use some more uplifting shows right about now, but unfortunately “Perfect Harmony” isn’t going to be one of them. The NBC comedy about a small-town choir starring the always terrific Bradley Whitford (“West Wing”) and Anna Camp (“Pitch Perfect”) just wasn’t music to everyone’s ears, averaging less than 2 million viewers per week, which is small for network television. NBC also canceled another freshman series, “Lincoln Rhyme,” starring Russell Hornsby as a serial killer profiler. (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.
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This is such an obvious money grab. How can it be safe for children to give themselves insulin at school but too dangerous for adults to give themselves shots at home? Do you know any reason for this change of policy for giving shots other than docs who can’t get more patients, so they bleed the ones they have dry? — P.S.
Spicy Grilled Salmon • 4 fillets salmon (6 ounces each) • 4 tablespoons hoisin sauce • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper, divided • 1 1/2 pound cauliflower florets • 1 tablespoon oil • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 1/4 cup chopped peanuts • Chopped cilantro 1. Place salmon in centers of 4 foil sheets. Brush each with 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce; sprinkle each with 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper.
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2. Toss cauliflower with oil and salt. Arrange around each fillet. Seal packets; cook 15 minutes or until cauliflower is tender. Garnish with peanuts and cilantro. Serves 4. Each serving: About 410 calories, 19g fat (3g saturated), 535mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate, 5g dietary fiber, 43g protein. (c) 2020 Hearst Communications, Inc. All rights reserved
At-Home Allergy Shots? The Risk Is Too High Dear Dr. Roach: After giving myself allergy shots at home for years, my allergy doctor’s group has decided that it’s too dangerous for patients to do this anymore. The allergy practice will no longer send a vial unless you can prove the shot will be given in a medical facility. Even if you are a nurse or doctor yourself, you still must prove that the shot will be given in a medical facility! Of course, there is a charge per shot if you drive across town to have the allergy practice’s nurse give it. Not long after getting this notice, I read an article about a local child who has improved an insulin injection device. After the alteration, several more doses could be extracted. The article also mentioned children being able to give themselves insulin shots at school!
Answer: Insulin therapy is very different from allergy shots. Insulin is routinely given at home, work and school, and is very safe. The difference with an allergy shot is that you are getting a substance you are known to be allergic to. Comparatively, there is a significant risk of an allergic reaction. Only 3% to 5% of people getting allergy immunotherapy will have a systemic reaction, and only 1 out of 5,000 shots or so will require epinephrine. That might not sound like a high risk, but for a busy allergy clinic, that means about one person per month. The epinephrine is used to both treat and prevent life-threatening reactions. The guidelines from allergy experts clearly state that injections must be given under qualified medical supervision. Your doctor’s group was not following the standard of care before. (c) 2020 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved
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Crossword Answer
Sudoku Answer
Inspirational Quote of the Week “Keep your face always towards the sunshine—and shadows will fall behind you.” — Walt Whitman
Brain Teaser Answer
The Dead End.
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TRIVIA ANSWERS 1. On average, every 27 days 2. Dover 3. 22nd 4. Patricians
Bugles Across America There is no piece of music that elicits as much emotion as the 24 notes of “Taps,” the bugle call played at military funerals and ceremonies. In 2000, Congress passed legislation saying that the funerals of veterans should have two members of the military present, one to fold the flag and one to play “Taps.” The problem has been that in too many places there aren’t enough buglers. Funeral
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directors turned to “Taps” played on CD in a mechanical device that’s inserted into a bugle. That’s not quite the same thing. Bugles Across America was started in 2000 by Tom Day as a means of gathering buglers who would attend the funerals of veterans and play real “Taps.” Since he started, Day has signed up 4,000 buglers. Sounds like a lot, but it’s not, considering the number of veterans who pass away each day. Even during this lockdown the BAA is receiving 20-30 requests for buglers every day. You can help. All you have to do is play “Taps.” The steps: Check the website at buglesacrossamerica.org. If you already play, brush up. You’ll need to audition, in person, with your state’s director or another designated person from the or-
ganization. You can be male or female. You can play a bugle with none, one, two or three valves; a trumpet; a cornet or a flugelhorn. The instrument doesn’t matter, but your playing does. You must be very, very good with at least high school-level music playing experience. For more information, email info@buglesacrossamerica.org or click the Contact Us link on the website. If you need a bugler, click Request A Bugle. To get a feel for the BAA, go to the website and read the Bugler’s Post blogs. You’ll learn, among other things, that Tom Day is out there each evening at 7 p.m. to sound “Taps” in honor of all our fallen brothers and sisters. (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Three Cheers for the Red, White and Blue! One of the most recognized symbols of the Fourth of July celebration is the American flag. The American flag began with 13 stars, and today, 50 stars are displayed to represent the number of states now in the union. This number has followed the growth of our country since its infancy. The 13 alternating red and white stripes represent the 13 original colonies that joined together to declare their independence from Britain in order to establish themselves as a sovereign nation. Originally, the colors red, white and blue had neither specific meaning nor representation when the flag was adopted in 1777. However, the colors in the Great Seal of the United States did have specific meanings. Charles Thompson, secretary of the Continental Congress, reporting to Congress on the Seal, stated: “The colors of the pales [the vertical stripes] are those used in the flag of the United States of America; White signifies purity and innocence; Red, hardiness and valor; and Blue, the color of the Chief [the broad band above the stripes] signifies vigilance, perseverance and justice.” July 4th, also known as Independence Day, has a fascinating history as well. “No taxation without representation!” That was the battle cry of the 13 colonies in America that were forced to pay taxes to England’s King George III with no representation in Parliament. As dissatisfaction grew, British troops were sent in to quell any signs of rebellion, and repeated attempts
DesertMobileHomeNews.com by the colonists to resolve the crisis without war proved fruitless. On June 11, 1776, the colonies’ Second Continental Congress meeting in Philadelphia formed a committee to draft a document that would formally sever ties with Great Britain. The committee included Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Roger Sherman and Robert R. Livingston. Jefferson, who was considered the strongest and most eloquent writer, crafted the document. (Nevertheless, a total of 86 changes were made to his draft.) The Continental Congress officially adopted the final version on July 4. The following day, copies of the Declaration of Independence were distributed and, on July 6, “The Pennsylvania Evening Post” became the first newspaper to print the extraordinary document. The Declaration of Independence has since become our nation’s most cherished symbol of liberty. On July 8, 1776, the first public readings of the Declaration were held in Philadelphia’s Independence Square to the ringing of bells and band music. One year later, on July 4, 1777, Philadelphia marked Independence Day by adjourning Congress and celebrating with bonfires, bell-ringing and fireworks. The custom eventually spread to other cities and towns, both large and small, where the day was marked with processions, oratory, picnics, contests, games, military displays and fireworks. Observations throughout the nation became even more common at the end of the War of 1812 with Great Britain. Congress established Independence Day as a holiday in 1870, and in 1938, Congress reaffirmed it as a holiday, but with full pay for federal employees. Even in this time of COVID-19 and social distancing, communities across the nation will find a way to mark this major summer holiday with parades, firework displays and the playing of the “The Star-Spangled Banner” and marches by John Philip Sousa while waving the American flag.
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This delicious Flag Day in America Watermelon Feta Salad will be an edible reminder of the flag we all hold dear, and a beautiful centerpiece for your Independence Day celebration!
FLAG WATERMELON FETA SALAD • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard • 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel • 1 teaspoon sugar or agave syrup • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1/2 teaspoon pepper • 1/3 cup olive oil • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
Salad: • 6 cups fresh arugula • 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries • 5 cups cubed watermelon • 1 package (8 ounces) feta cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
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1. For vinaigrette, in a small bowl, whisk the first six ingredients; gradually whisk in oil until blended. Stir in onion and set aside. 2. In a large bowl, lightly toss arugula with 1/4 cup vinaigrette. Arrange evenly in a large rectangular serving dish. 3. For stars, place blueberries over arugula at the top left corner. For stripes, arrange watermelon and cheese in alternating rows. Drizzle with remaining vinaigrette. Serve immediately. Serves 10 to 12. (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc., and Angela Shelf Medearis
Even a five-year-old can do it Social distancing is easy enough to maintain on a golf course; hitting the ball can be hard. But, William Kelly can make it look easy, says the Association of Mature American Citizens. The young novice is five years old and still taking lessons, but it didn’t stop him from achieving the holy grail of golf -a hole-in-one. It happened at The Bridges at Springtree Golf Club in Sunrise, FL as his coach, Mike
Freglette, looked on in amazement. As Freglette put during an interview with WPLG-TV: “It was an unbelievable moment. Some people play golf their whole lives and never get a hole-in-one ... He’s got some natural talent.” The Association of Mature American Citizens [www.amac.us] provides the Filler Files as a service on issues of concern to Americans over 50.